It all started with a picnic. Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy were having a quaint picnic at the park. They were mucnhing on Applejack's Apple Brown Betties. "I've got an idea, why don't we play truth or dare!" exclaimed Pinkie.

"Sounds good to me. Why don't you go first Applejack" said Twilight.

"Ok ya'll. I choose Rainbow Dash," said Applejack grinning mischievously, "Truth or dare?"

"Truth! Bring it on!" challenged Rainbow Dash.

"Would you rather have Nightmare Moon invade you wedding next month or King Sombra?" asked Applejack.

"Hard choice, but I'd say Nightmare Moon 'cause she is Luna, kind of, so we know how to handle her" Rainbow confessed, "You had to bring my wedding into this AJ!"

"Well, I can't wait for you to get married to Soarin!" Applejack said, "You pick now Rainbow"

"Rarity!" said Rainbow Dash, "Truth or dare?"

"Dare! I'll be brave!" said Rarity.

"I dare you to go ask Thunderlane out!" said Rainbow smirking.

"What! I don't even like him!" said Rarity, sweating anxiously.

"We all know you've been crushing on Thunderlane for a while" said Rainbow Dash.

"Fine..." said Rarity.

Later on the Friendship Express...

"Hi Th-Thunderlane" stuttered Rarity, trotting towards where Thunderlane was sitting.

"Oh, hey Rarity! Heading to Canterlot as well?" asked Thunderlane.

"Yep, I was just going to check in on Canterlot Carousel" explained Rarity.

"Speaking of, can you get this suit tailored please?" said Thunderlane

"Of course, you don't even have to ask!" giggled Rarity, "By the way, doing anything next Saturday?" asked Rarity, gulping nervously.

"Sure, see you at Restaurant Row, the Tasty Treat?" said Thunderlane.

"Sounds good, see you then. Oh here's my stop, bye!" hurried Rarity. As she dashed out of the train, she jumped up and down just like Pinkie. "Yes! I'm going out with Thunderlane. Oh, I have to tell the girls about this!" she thought, quickly telling them to meet at Canterlot Carousel.

15 minutes later...

"Rarity, is everything alright!" asked Twilight worriedly, "My day went badly, and I'm hoping yours is better!"

"No, everything's fine, where are the others?" said Rarity.

"Pinkie had to plan you 'first date' party, Fluttershy had to take Angel to the vet, Rainbow was with Soarin organising their wedding and Applejack had to get ready for the Zap Apple Harvest" explained Twilight.

"Wait- How does Pinkie know I asked Thunderlane out?" questioned Rarity.

"Pinkie Sense, and speaking of-OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ASKED THUNDERLANE OUT!" screeched Twilight.

Rarity was really surprised by this outburst. Twilight usually stayed calm and collected, amd seeing her this happy after a while was worth it. Her time was rough, with her break-up with Flash Sentry, and then now dating Sunburst, but she still had feelings for Flash.

"Darling, I'm so glad to see you happy after a while! And good you came, I need help picking out something to where!" squealed Rarity.

The pair went through all of Rarity's dresses until they found the perfect one. It was white silk, in a flowing way, with golden hemming and aqua lace and cuffs. It was gorgeous!

Saturday...

When Thunderlane and Rarity met up at the Tasty Treat, they were in awe of each other. Thunderlane's mane was shiny and smooth, and he wore a navy blue suit, along with a black tie and pearl white shirt. This was finished perfectly with a single red rose pinned on his collar.

Rarity looked just as amazing. Her mane was up in an elegant bun, and she had the 'Crystal Empire' look to it. Her silky smooth flowing dress was very posh, and the golden and aqua blended perfectly into the ensemble.

"Woah, Rarity, I know you always look great but you've outdone youself this time!" Thunderlane said.

"Thank you! And I think you just just as fabulous!" Rarity said giggling nervously.

"Hello again Rarity! What can I get for you and this fine stallion tonight?" asked Saffron Masala.

"I'll have a curry oat cake, what would you like Thunderlane?" asked Rarity.

"You can order for me" said Thunderlane.

"Well, we'll have a grass sandwich that has been marinated overnight in a mustard dijon dressing" said Rarity, "And the bills on me"

"No, no let me pay!" Thunderlane insisted He reached out towards the bill at the same time as Rarity. Their hooves touched for a moment, and they pulled back, blushing furiously.

"The gentlecolts always pay! So it's settled I am paying!" said Thunderlane stubbornly. Rarity opened her mouth the say something, but Saffron stopped her.

"You have done so much for my father and I Rarity. Take the food free of charge!" said Saffron.

"No way, at least let us pay some of it!" exclaimed Rarity.

"Fine, for you Rarity, I'll do 30% off" said Saffron, trotting towards the kitchen.

Rarity and Thunderlane chatted and laughed as they enjoyed their meal. It felt so good to just enjoy each other's company. As they parted ways, Rarity smiled, blushing, remembering her lovely time with Thunderlane, she had to tell her friends.

Next day...

"Hello girls!" said Rairty

"Wow, someone sure sounds happy!" noticed Applejack,"Did the date go well?"

"It was magical!" sighed Rarity. She spent most of the afternoon telling the girls about her amazing time with Thunderlane.

"Who knows Rarity, maybe you might be next to get married" joked Rainbow Dash.

"It's way too early for that, Dashie" said Rarity, blushing. The girls all laughed at Rarity as she glared at them.

Meanwhile...

Unbeknownst to the 6 friends, a small green and purple dragon had heard the entire conversation.

"I've had my eyes on Rarity for so long, and now this 'Thunderlane' dude is going to parade in a take Rarity? Not if I have anything to say about it" said Spike, growling. So Spike set off towards Thunderlane's house.

At Thunderlane's place...

Knock knock knock

"Oh, hey Spike, what's up?" asked Thunderlane.

"It's about time you and Rarity end" scowled Spike.

"What are talking about, we're not even an item! Just friends" said Thunderlane, blushing and gulping nervously.

"You won't be friends for much long either then" said Spike menacingly. A loud scream then echoes from Thunderlane's home.

The mane 6 and Thunderlane's neighbours rushed inside.

"Where's Thunderlane?" asked Rarity, distressed.

"Look" said Twilight.

She pointed at a single dark grey feather, alongside a purple scale.

Author's Note

I did mention making these two happen, so here it is! I know Spike isn't evil, but I like EVIL Spike, it's a different role!

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