A Dragon's Confession

After having finally reconciled, the two had no idea what to do next. Not knowing what to do next, and feeling hungry after a long day of being with each other, they decided to have dinner with each other at the table. In the dining hall, it was as extravagant as one would expect. The curtains were frilled and pulled aside, the dining table was highly detailed, carved, and clean as a whistle, along with the silverware being perfectly arranged right by the decorative dishes that were in front of Spike and Celestia. The servants were also by the windows along with the maids, along with the head chef waiting for Celestia's orders on her dinner.

"So what would you like for dinner, m'lady?" the chef asked.

"I would like some Beef stew mixed in with little sprinkles of sapphire, please." Spike responded.

The chef cringed at Spike's answer, but not wanting to trigger the ire of Celestia, he replied,

"I am not sure if we have such a dish, but I will see what I can arrange."

"As long as it is mixed with little sprinkles of sapphire, it doesn't matter."

"I see... we will be preparing your meals shortly."

After the chef left, Spike decided to start the conversation by saying,

"I wonder what Twilight and her friends are doing?"

"No idea. Must be having their girls night out after party arrangement." she implied.

"Most likely. It was like everything went quick after what we did today. For all I know, they could be singing a song right now."

Celestia gave a small chuckle from hearing Spike's statement.

"Indeed. Still, it must be nice having some time off from your chores and duties."

"Too true. And to be honest, I get pretty exhausted after an all day's work."

"I have no doubt in my mind. You were always so busy."

"I was. Yet here we are."

"Yes. After so many years, we're finally alone with each other."

"Hmm... tell me. Do you spend time with Luna while you're off-duty."

"Most of the time, but she's normally too busy with everypony during the night when they're all asleep."

"Ah. I know that feeling."

"Truly saddening. But it is moments like this that make it all worth while."

"You got that right. We did so much together today that I forgot what it was like to have nopony else to talk to."

"Me too. It was as if all the sadness had just flew away after so many years of solitude."

The two continued to chat until their dinners were ready. They ate their meals as they kept talking speaking and after that, they had dessert, which surprisingly came from Pinkie Pie with a calling card on it.

"She is always prepared." Celestia exclaimed.

"It is Pinkie Pie after all. What else is new?" Spike said.

Celestia nodded as the chef cut them a slice of cake. After having dessert, the two look at the time and saw that it was an hour and a half.

"It's nearly time. Wanna go and see the stars?" Celestia asked.

"Of course. I wouldn't trade it for the world." Spike replied.

She grinned as Spike got out of his seat and joined her.

"I-If you don't... mind..." Spike said shyly.

"Hmm?" Celestia wondered.

"Can I... hold your... hand...?"

"Huh?"

"I'm sorry! I was just-"

Celestia laughed after seeing his reaction, which left Spike standing in awe. After a minute of laughing, she replied,

"Yes Spike. I would love to hold your hand."

Spike smiled as he joined her in grabbing her hand while proceeding to walk outside. As they laid down on the grass looking at the stars without even the slightest care in the world, Spike asks,

"You know... if you hadn't came onto me, would we have still been able to spend time with each other?"

"I'm not sure Spike. But one thing is certain... no matter what happens, you will always be my son."

Hearing it just made him smile. After having just spent an entire day with Celestia, his mother, it was like he had met someone that he has never seen in a long time ago. The whole ordeal was mesmerizing and thought-provoking, but he barely spoke as he was captivated by all the stars in the sky.

"We should spend more time tomorrow. Maybe we could-" Celestia said before hearing Spike snore.

He was so tired and exhausted from spending so much time with her that it made him collapse. Celestia wasn't taken aback by it all. Instead, she just laid his head on her bosom as she kept watching the stars while he was asleep.

"Me too Spike. It is time that we had turned in. Good night..." she said as she hugged and cuddled Spike.

While she was happy that she had finally gotten to spend a whole day with Spike, she was still sad that she could never confess her feelings towards him because he still loved Rarity, which only made her more upset because all that she could think about were handsome stallions and high society. She knew that Spike that deserved better, but she knew better than to meddle in his own life. After spending another fifteen minutes looking at the stars, she teleports Spike back to his bedroom and then teleported herself back to her own room, ready to turn in. Even after what has happened today between her and Spike, it would never be the same for her. Nevertheless, she went to bed, ready for another day.