Months passed. It was December, and there came the snowy weather. The earth was like a blanket, a blanket of snow as a matter of fact. It was that time of year again for one of the greatest holidays in Equestria, next to Nightmare Night and Hearts and Hooves day, Hearth's Warming.

The one time of the the year where everypony across across Equestria celebrate the very day all species of Ponies came together as one, and formed Equestria.

Of course, thanks to the snow, nothing could be done in the fields of the Sweet Apple Acres Farm for the crops wouldn't handle the snow, but that was alright, because they got food from the stalls, and they were all picked before the winter came months ago

Decorations were put up across the towns such as decorated trees woth ornaments and a star on top of them. Even the shops were decorated with wreaths and Hearth's Warming decorations to fit the mood.

Spike and Mane-iac were getting ready for the holiday as well. In the mansion they were living in, putting the wreaths and ornaments around the areas inside. A large tree was placed in the very center of the mansion's parlor at the entrance. It was bigger than every other Hearth's Warming tree in town. Hair Stylish and some of the other hench-tallions were putting the ornaments and bows on the gigantic tree, and it was looking quite beautiful.

As for Mane-iac and Spike themselves, they were doing some decorating around their bedroom and other parts of the mansion, and they were just about done.

Mane-iac gave Spike a helping hoof by gently lifting him at a far side of the wall with a tendril so he can a wreath on it. And ladders wouldn't really be necessary.

"Perfect!" Spike said with triumph. Then Mane-gently put him back down on the floor, letting him go of him of her tendrils. Spike clasped his hands in victory and said "thank you so much, Mane-iac. I really appreciate it."

"You are very welcome, my dear Spikey-Whikey." Then a seductive smirk appeared on her face as a tail tendril appeared over the baby dragon "guess what you're standing under." She sang softly. The baby dragon looked up to find a mistletoe.

The baby dragon smiled, immediately realizing what was going on. Mane-iac walked up to him, and then picked him up with her mane hairs, and began kissing all over his small body, leaving kiss marks on the places where he was kissed.

Spike was enjoying every last bit of this, so heavenly and sweet being kissed all over under a mistletoe on Hearth's Warming. He used to dream about Rarity doing this to him, but that was all in the past, now. Mane-iac's kisses were so much better, and with a little more flavor to it too, considering the fact she was using cherry flavored lipstick

When it was done, Spike was more than happy to be kissed by his beautiful, yet deranged wife, covered in kiss marks from her lipstick. "Happy Hearth's Warming, Spike." said Mane-iac before giving him a final kiss on his lips.

"You too, Mane-iac." Spike replied with a chuckle. "I needed that."

"Well, we should probably help my minions with the tree. You get to put the star on top of it."

"Of course." then they both were about open the door, but the. It was already opened by Twilight.

"Oh, sorry. Didn't see you there" she said with a sheepish smiled.

"That's okay, Twi. What is it?"

"I was just about to get you so you can put the star up on the tree downstairs, and we can all watch you do it."

"We were just going down there to do it right now, Twilight." Said Mane-iac.

"Perfect!"

Then, all three of them went downstairs and saw that the hench-stallions were almost done decorating the gigantic tree. "Am I too late?" Spike asked them

"Nope, just in time, Spike." said Hair Stylish.

Spike grabbed the star and and Mane-iac gently grabbed him with her tendrils again, then raised him to the tip on top of it. Spike slowly and carefully put the star on it, and it glew a bright light. The other stallions and Twilight applauded for him, and of course, at the fact the Tree was just finished.

He felt even more proud of himself for completing a Hearth's Warming tradition. "Thanks, Mane-iac... again."

"Of course, Spike."

"That was perfect!" Twilight praised him. "Good job, Spike."

"Thanks, do you think it will hold on there and stay put?"

She placed a hoof on his shoulder, and remarked "I'm pretty sure that the star will not fall off and break. You put it on there neatly and tightly."

Spike smiled "Thanks, Twilight." Then they both hugged each other.

"What? No hug for moi?" Mane-Ian said teasingly.

"Oh come here, Mane-iac. Then Spike gave Mane-iac a hug thereafter, looking quite adorable together. Then the doorbell rang, and Twilight went to answer it.

It revealed to be Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie, all looking happy and in their winter coats because of the cold snow outside "hi everypony!" Twilight greeted them all."

"Happy Hearth's Warming, Twilight." Said Fluttershy, and the other friends repeated hat she just said in a proper greeting, then they all formed a group hug like best friends would always do. "I hope you have some hot cocoa."

"Yep, we do!" Spike said. "Let me go fix it for you guys."

"Oh! and don't forget to add mine with extra marshmallows, okay Spike?" Pinkie said

The baby dragon smiled at her request. "Of course. What's hot cocoa without any marshmallows to go with it?" He joked. Then he went to the kitchen to fetch all his friends and wife some hot chocolate. It was a little while, and he kind of burnt his finger while in the process, but he was alright most of the time.

Spike wished it would be cold, but it would be cold chocolate instead of hot chocolate. It was a Hearth's Warming tradition for this occasion to happen, and he was happy with it. He pulled out the marshmallows and poured some in Pinkie Pies beverage. A small splash of hot chocolate landed on his chest, and he helped in pain

"Hot! Hot! Hot!" He related as he was bouncing, then he pulled out an ice cream carton from the freezer and put it against his chest where the stain was, and sighed in relaxation to feel such sweet relief. Spike was more than glad that a lot of it didn't splash on him, that would have been way worse than that small stain that he wiped off with a cold towel from the sink.

Mane-iac then rushed in in worryment, and rushed to Spike's aid. "Spike! Are you alright, sweetie? I heard you scream."

"It's okay, Mane-iac." Spike reassured. "I accidentally splashed a small drop of hot vhocolate on my chest is all. I'm fine."

The unhinged mare sighed in relief. "Oh, that is quite a relief. But, are you still hurt from that stain?"

"Not really, no. At least all of it didn't splash on my face, or I would be blind!" Spike had a look of horror just thinking about what would happen if it actually did happen to him, and he gulped on fear with his eyes wide.

Mane-iac pulled him close to her in comfort. "It's alright, Spike. You'll be more careful now, and it's perfectly alright to make mistakes once you learned from them." He smiled, knowing that she was absolutely correct in that statement.

"Right," then Mane-Ian used her mane and tail to put the hot cocoas on the tray for Spike so he can use it to pass the drinks out. "Thanks again, Mane-iac." He remarked once more.

Mane-iac smiled warmly at him, and replied "always happy to help my handsome, and adorable little husband." Then they both kissed on the lips.

"Oh! Just in case." Then he pulled out a bag of marshmallows so in case anypony else wanted to put them in their hot drinks, and Mane-iac carried the bag while Spike was holding the tray very carefully. They all went to the living room to enjoy their little Hearth's Warming time together with their friends.

"Yay!" Fluttershy quietly cheered

"Hot cocoa a la mode, mon cheries." Spike said politely, holding his tray out for them so they can grab their hot cocoa.

"Thank you, Spike." Said Twilight, then she took a sip of it, and was absolutely loving the taste.

"Well, I'll be damned!" Applejack acknowledged. "This is more good than Granny Smith's apple pies! Thanks, Spike."

"No problem." The baby dragon flustered. "And here's some bag of marshmallows so if you guys want some in your cocoa."

"Oh delightful" said Rarity. "I could use some of those little marshmallows in my delicious beverage."

Rainbow Dash then whispered to Applejack "she kind of looks like a marshmallow."

"What?"

"Nothing, nothing." Rainbow lied to her, pretending to be innocent. The white unicorn was a little skeptical if the cyan Pegasus was really talking behind her back, or if she really was innocent. Nonetheless, she wasn't going to let this day be ruined because of it, then she drank a sip of her cocoa, loving the taste.

"Is there anything Spike cannot do?" Said Fluttershy. "He is one in a million." The baby dragon was really flattered to hear that from her.

"He sure is." Mane-iac agreed, then she used hair from her tail to blanket Spike around him as he was enjoying his own hot chocolate. Eventually, the others put some marshmallows in their drink to make it better.

It was just then the doorbell rang a second time. "I'll get it!" Spike exclaimed, the. He ran to the door to see who it was. He was more than happy to see that it was Starlight Glimmer, Twilight's friendship protege.

"Spike, hello!" She greeted him, obviously happy to see him

"Starlight!" Then they both hugged, chuckling. "I'm glad you can come here. Twilight and the others have been expecting you."

"Well it's great to be here, Spike. Listen, I am so sorry if I didn't catch up with the fact you and Mane-iac got married, or got to meet her."

"Aww, that's okay Starlight. Come on in, if you want there's hot chocolate if you would like some. The others are in the living room."

Starlight smiled. "That's good." Then she walked down with Spike as they head to the living room. "Soooo what have you been up to?" She asked him awkwardly.

"Well, I have been in a married life with Mane-iac. She is the best wife ever. You would like her, even though she is a little nuts, but you'll like her anyway."

"Hence the name Mane-iac." They both laughed

"Exactly." Spike agreed with a small chuckle. Then they both made it to the living room. The others, minus Mane-iac were more than happy to see her. Mane-iac did't hate Starlight of course, she just didn't meet her yet.

"Starlight! Glad you can join us." Said Twilight warmly.

"Hello, everypony." Then she looked at Mane-iac, and smiled at her. "Forgive me, my name is Starlight Glimmer, Twilight's student in friendship lessons."

"A pleasure, Starlight." Mane-iAd formed a hand with her tendrils and shook her hoof with it. "I am Mane-iac, the most evil and brilliant mare to ever exist to cause evil! Mwahahahaha!!" She cackled wildly. Then she stopped, realizing she was scaring everypony a little "of course, I am not so bad anymore. I love my new life here, and My dear husband with all my heart."

"Aw, come here, you." Spike flustered, then they kissed yet again.

"Callous Comb!" Mane-iac called out to one of her hench-stallions. Then one he stepped onto the room to await further orders from his mistress. "Please fetch Starlight Glimmer here a cup of hot chocolate."

"Yes, milady." Then he went to fix Starlight her beverage.

"Oh! And with Marshmallows?"

Pinkie raised the bag to show her where they are. "Got them right here!"

Then she had a seat, and when Starlight got her cocoa, they all enjoyed themselves near the fireplace on the living room. "So, I hear you're going to have a Hearth's Warming party soon, right?"

"Yep! And I'm going to perform with my guitar skills." Spike said boldly. "It's gonna be so amazing."

"And you are more than welcome to come, Starlight. The princess' will be there, and so will Discord." The mane six also remarked what will be happening at the future party to come when Hearth's Warming is finally here.

"Wow, that's amazing." Said Starlight. "And I didn't know Spike can play guitar."

"I'm a dragon with many talents." Spike gloated mildly. "Nothing I can't do." They all laughed,

"And we are always looking for some extra help with the party, Starlight. Would you like to help out?"

"Of course, Twilight. I love parties." Then they all cheered. "So Mane-iac, I am curious, how did you guys meet each other?"

"Well. It is a rather long yet amusing story."

Then Mane-Iac began telling the story as snow was falling on the ground on the nice winter day.

Author's Note

I decided to make a two-part chapter for the Hearth's Warming even in the story. Just please be patient for the second one, I will post it in due time