Another peaceful day came to Equestria. Ponyville was very active as it always is. Ponies were seen going from place to place, Hanging out in the park, Fillies going to school, even those going to work. Like every morning in Equestria, Ponies are very busy while some are on their days off.
Among the crowd of ponies in Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle, was seen walking through town very concerned. Earlier in the day when the mail came, Twilight got a message from the Ponyville Bank regarding some strange activity that was happening with her Royal Bank Account and the amount of bits that were taken out of it. Strangely enough the bank had to lock the account temporarily from being used since they stated some pony Twilight knew was accessing it and requested her presence.
The walk to the bank for Twilight was quiet but she was very bothered and annoyed at the fact that something like this happened. Especially since all Royalty Accounts are well protected and the information of the accounts are only known by those who have access to it. Not only that, she founded rather suspicious and troublesome that some pony behind her back must of either got into her account, or managed to get her information to get some bits out.
Now, Twilight was at the Bank and was seen in the office with the Bank Manager that summon her, Money Bags, to discuss the situation regarding access to the account regarding the account, and concern about who has access to the account. Knowing Twilight, she had settled up the bank account to be only accessible between her and Spike. However, she began to find it odd that Spike has been acting strange recently.
After a few hours of thinking, even talking with Rarity at her boutique Twilight headed back to the palace was heading to Spikes room, and she wasn't happy, but showing sign of concern with a bit of suspicion. Hearing from the Ponyville bank manager that Spike has been taking out tons of bits behind her back was really making her mad, since Spike is still young, he needed permission to access the account. However, one thing that was causing her concern was the strange purchases he had made. According to Rarity, Spike has been purchasing Pink dresses in style of Princess dresses. Seemingly odd, he was purchasing them in his size supposedly for his "Dragon girlfriend".
Reaching the door, Twilight began to think why Spike has been doing this. One thought was Spike was hiding something that he is afraid of revealing. Another was he wanted Twilight not to know. Thoughts kept going through Twilights mind with the many ideas and theories why Spike hid this from her, even one thought made her shake her head, a thought that Spike has became girly.
Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door. Hearing a thud. "Spike, we need to talk." Twilight said in a unhappy matter.
Upon hearing Twilight, Spike, in his bedroom whom was reading a new comic in, what seemed to be a dress suddenly fell off the bed. His expression on his fate now shows he might be about to be ratted out. "Oh, uh Twilight, w-what is it?" Spike asked nervously
"We need to talk. You have been accessing my account without permission."
"H-hang on a..."
When hearing Spike stutter after hearing her knock. Twilight knew something was up, with Spike stuttering like that he is indeed hiding something from not only her, but to Rarity. Leading to no choice, Twilight open the door, and when she entered, she let out a gasp in surprise. In front of her was Spike, in a pink princess like dress. Additionally, in his closet, were many other dresses in his size. Counting how many, Spike had 24 dresses in different styles, and most of them were Pink.
However, while she was going to confront him about sneaking bits out of her account, she saw him shaking in fear. Within his eyes, she saw that his secret had gotten out. Although Twilight was going to talk to him about the importance of asking permission to get money from her account instead of sneakingly taking it out, she walked up to Spike and hugged him.
In Spikes point of view, he thought Twilight would be mad he was spending her bits, but, when he saw her see the dresses and the one he is currently wearing, it was, as if it caught her off guard. Shakingly and scaredy, Spike hugged back.
After a while, Twilight and Spike sat on the ground. Thinking fast, Twilight closed the door. Since she was the first to find out the truth about Spike strange purchases, she thought it was best to hide it from Starlight till she can figure a way to explain it to her. Looking at Spike, she decided to understand it. "So, what made you want to be girly Spike?" Twilight asked as he wing hugged him.
Calming down, Spike looked at her. "It started months ago. When we had our usual friend hang out with the girls, I started to feel, like my manly behavior disappeared. From all the years we hung out with them, my Manliness started faded, and....a girly feeling started rising. When this was happening, I started looking at dresses, and such. That is when I decided to have Rarity make me dresses, and...I hid the fact I gone girly."
With Spikes confession out of the way, Twilight was shocked and surprise. She and her friends unknowingly and unintentionally caused Spike to become girly. Knowing about the topic from books when the golden oak Library was still around, Twilight knew that a Girly side can often develop when a male is around females their whole life and the girly side will take over their manly side. However, she never expected Spike to develop a girly side.
Thinking to herself, she smiled as she continued to hug Spike. "Spike, you could of told me that you became girly." Twiight said.
This was the first Spike heard Twilight said this and was curious. "Y..you don't think its stupid?"
Giggling, Twilight ended the hug and put a hoof on Spikes back. "Spike, I am the Princess of Friendship. I don't think being girly is wrong for a boy. While some ponies are judgmental, I am not bothered by it. You...really look pretty as a girly dragon." Twilight complimented warmly as she got a blush from Spike
After a while of talking, Twilight began to calculate that the total amount of bits that Spike spends ranges from twenty-five to Fifty thousand bit. Despite the fact now she know the reason why Spike was secretly behind her back going into her bank account and taking out a ton of bits, she knew for a fact that although she treats Spike like her little brother, the bank account issue was one thing that couldn't be overlooked at, not only that but since it was without permission and caused her account to be reported for suspicious activity, she knew that, even though she would forgive him for that, he had to pay off the bits he spent.
Thinking for a bit Twilight came with an idea, and it was one idea Spike was going to love, but hate since he has to pay back all the bits he took out, even if it meant coming out of his paychecks.
Hired at the boutique
Spike was surprised that the walk to Rarity's boutique went peaceful. When Twilight stated no pony in Ponyville would be bothered by Spike wearing a pink dress, she wasn't lying, especially since she asked Spike to wear it to the boutique. While some were looking at Spike curiously that he was wearing a pink dress, and holding the skirt part as he walks, they weren't going to bother. However, while going to the boutique, Spike began to wonder how Rarity would react.
Over the years Spike knew Rarity, he knew Rarity is somewhat critical when it comes to fashion wears. However, most of it is due to the fact Rarity hasn't dealt with one type of costumer who is girly. A lot of other Fashion designers in the fashion world, even former fashion designer Suri Polomare, are somewhat critical when it comes to girly boys.
When they enter the boutique and Rarity came to the main room, Spike began to become very nervous as he was thinking Rarity would hate him, even making his crush on her be destroyed. Before Spike could say anything, Rarity, out of nowhere began to daw much to Spikes shock and surprise. "Awwww, you're girly Spikey Wikey?" Rarity asked with awe as she went to hug Spike who was completely dumbstruck, even getting a kiss on the cheek from Rarity.
"Y...yes Rarity." Spike replied nervously "Y...you don't hate...Girly boys?"
All Rarity can do is giggle and continue hugging Spike who was completely surprised. Moreover, Twilight who was still not happy at the fact Spike took money from her account, smiled at the cute scene. "Hate girly boys darling? Of course not Spikey Wikey. I aint bothered by girly boys, not at all. Although some fashion ponies do find it particularly disturbing, I find it fabulous, even shows them who they truly are if they are open to it. Seeing you as a girly boy is defiantly divine." Rarity assured as she sees Spike Blushing letting out a giggle. "You're just to cute."
Witnessing such a adorable moment made Twilight giggle, although she did remember that she's there to request Spike to work for Rarity. Shaking her head she looked at Rarity. "Hate to break this adorable moment for you Rarity, but Spike is here because I want him to work with you." Twilight explained only to get a look from Rarity.
"Are you saying Spike took bits out of your account without permission?" Rarity asked only to get a nod from her, and looks at Spike.
Spike then told Rarity that he became girly due to the fact he spends so much time with them and that he grew desperate for dresses to the point he took money out of Twilights account and covered the truth up. Despite hearing this, Rarity gave a stern look at Spike that should such disappointment to the fact she doesn't approve of the fact Spike did that behind Twilights back. "Now Spike, that was very wrong of you darling. While I would just take the dresses away from you, I....think it's best to pay Twilight back for the many dresses you brought. You can keep the dresses, however, when I pay you, the money will go to Twilights bank account." Rarity said with sternness, knowing that Spike had to pay Twilight back.
"S...so you're hiring me?" Spike asked.
"Of course Darling, I want you to pay back Twilight, plus, maybe on the alongside I can use you as a model for girly dresses for the colts & Stallions. But with seriousness, it's best if you work for me."
As Spike began to think long and hard, he knew that what he did was serious and would probably cause him to loose trust in Twilight to the point he will lose the privilege to access the bank account. Not only that, if he didn't pay Twilight back, the dresses might be return and Spike would have to earn his own money to purchase the dresses. Taking a deep breath, Spike decided. "Consider it done. I will work for you Rarity." Spike said.
After a brief moment, Twilight smiled at Spike and gave him a hug. Since Spike had to start work today, Twilight made sure to come get Spike at closing time of the boutique. After saying goodbye to Rarity and wishing Spike good luck with working with Rarity, Twilight left and proceeded to go back to the palace. As they alone, Rarity looked at Spike with a smile. "Now, let's get working darling."
Author's Note
Here is the first chapter of Scales Of Beauty. I had this planned for a while
Now If you have any ideas for the story, please feel free to share em.
