A Hearths Warming Holiday

As evening dawns, everypony is out and about, getting that one gift for their friend or family member, or for that special somepony there. As for some they celebrate their own way possible. Vinyl Scratch plays some hip Hearts Warming tunes for Neon lights, While Octavia enjoys some nice company with Frederic Horseshoepin. Lyra and Bon Bon enjoy some nice games together as bff's would. Derpy and Doctor Whooves eat some fresh fruitcake muffins as a specialty for the holiday. Even Starlight enjoys a nice evening with Sunburst himself. While everypony else enjoys their night, Spike doesn't feel all that happy with being alone for that matter, sitting in a corner sighing since everypony else is more focused on their own conversation. Rarity enjoying a little too much eggnog sings some songs in a little odd way. As the evening goes on, tears drops from Spike's right eye and hits the ground slowly. The others seem to be a little off since they began doing some pretty crazy stuff. Pinkie Pie goes a bit too far when she brought her party cannon to the event, launching confetti around wherever. Fluttershy on the other hand brought a few critters along to have some company. As for Rainbow Dash she snatches some apple cider from the bowl for herself considering the fact that she really enjoys it. Spike still sitting in the corner moaning and groaning quietly doesn't move a single bit since he feels very left out. Twilight Sparkle talking to her friends suddenly notices her little friend all bunched up and sad. She walks over to question the little dragon all down in the dumps.

"Spike?" Twilight asked.
"What is it Twi?"

"I'm starting to worry. What's wrong?"
"Nothing... Well maybe some things."

"I know Shining Armor and Cadence, along with Flurry Heart are going to be a little late than usual since Flurry is having a little tough time."
"I just wish those things never happened."

"I know it's hard, but we can't change things like we tried in the past."
"Well I guess I'm going to bed now."

"Spike. Don't hurt yourself. Not everything is perfect."
"Easy for you to say. All I am is an outcast that can't seem to find a way out of my comfort zone."

"Can't you play Ogres and Oubliettes?"
"There's nopony to play with."

"You haven't eaten your cookie that Sweetie Belle made for you."
"I'm not hungry." Spike gets up and walks to his room with his head down, while climbing up on his bed before deciding to go to sleep. Fluttershy with a little concern on her face, flies over to Discord, who is reading a book quietly.

"Discord?" Fluttershy asked.
"What is it now? Can't you see I'm reading a book about certain traditions of Hearths Warming?"

"I want you to go over to Spike. He's not himself right now."
"Oh please. He'll forget about it by morning. "

"Discord!" Discord sighs in annoyance and gets down.
"Alright then. But don't expect things to easily be done. Besides, being alone like I am usually, I'll sort things out with him."

"And how are you going to do that?"
"Oh just going to tell an old tale passed on through generations."

"Well... Ok." Discord snaps his fingers as he warps to Spike's room to see the little dragon all wrapped up in his blanket whimpering.
"Now stop your whining."

"Why should I..." Spike weakly replied.
"There is no need to be upset now."

"What are you going to do this time? Try to make one of my fantasies come true."
"No no no. I rather tell you a tale of someone who lost Hearths Warming spirit."

"Did something bad happen to him?"
"Oh you'll find out." Discord opens up a book with the title "A Hearths Warming Holiday."