Epilogue

To say Rarity was giddy would be an understatement. The war had ended three days ago by the capture, and public execution, of Queen Chrysalis in a surprising assault delivered by Shining Armor and King Blood Talons, aided by changeling rebels. After Chrysalis was beheaded by Blood Talons himself, the Changeling Hives surrendered. Shortly after the Diamond Dog Empire surrendered when their emperor and two of his three sons were captured after a crushing defeat that also forced the minotaurs to pull back and eventually surrender as well.

With the war now over, leaving a few pockets of enemy resistance here and there, the Princesses and other leaders and politicians would determine the next step to be taken. But to her it only meant that her Spikey-Wikey was going to come back.

She had been worried sick for days, weeks. Until Celestia personally gathered the Element Bearers to tell them how Spike had tricked Prince Bulldozer and his army of sixty thousand soldiers. Despite the great risk it meant, Spike had ordered his troops to celebrate and party like never before. He even sent an invitation to Prince Bulldozer himself telling him to come inside and join the party, while also revealing his royal status to the prince.

It was a risky gamble from Spike’s part, but it paid off. Prince Bulldozer, aware of the ferocity of the dragon during his previous defences, eventually ordered a retreat before sunrise, certain it was trap orchestrated by Spike. Him revealing his status only cemented Bulldozer’s fears.

A month later the war came to its swift, decisive end.

Today, Rarity was getting ready to leave for Canterlot to attend to the victory speech. She was relieved but saddened, Spike would not be back until a couple of weeks later. Especially since he and Celestia had to discuss the use of his ‘tactic’. She was almost ready, wearing a stylish full body blue dress, when she heard a knock on her door.

“A moment please~” She called adjusting her dress before opening her door. “Yes? How may I...help…”

Rarity was cut off when she was greeted by Spike himself wearing his armor and looking at her with a soft smile.

“S-Spike?”

It was all Rarity could say before the dragon in front of her gave a wide fang filled smiled and wrapped his arms around her, making her yelp in surprise. He lifted her up with little effort and used his tail to close the door behind them.

End.

Author's Note

Special thanks to anyone that read this!

Special thanks to Ebony Stallion for proofreading and minor editing!