Spike starred down to the gray haired woman that was quietly sleeping with her arms around him, with a smile he laid back and closed his eyes as he thought about his weird day.
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Waking up Spike could hear Twilight talking to Flash on her phone about what they would be doing tonight for there Valentine’s day date. “God.” Spike said to himself as he got up and headed to the shower. “Can't she keep quiet.” He added before hopping in, after his shower he threw a pair of slacks, his favorite shirt and headed downstairs where Twilight was still on the phone and writing a list at the same time.

“Alright, I’ll see you when you get here then, love you.” And with that Twilight hung up the phone and looked up to Spike. “Oh, there you are Spike, how’d you sleep?” She asked finishing the list, pulling it from its place on the notepad.

“I slept fine, kind of woke up to you on the phone though.” He said with a shrug. “Flash coming over today?” He asked grabbing an apple from the table and taking a bite.

“Oh sorry about that, Flash was telling me where we're going tonight, and he is but we’ll be leaving as soon as he gets here and then coming back later.” She said looking over the list. “Ah Spike do you think could pick up some stuff for me today. No rush, but I’d like this stuff before tonight. You can do that right?” She asked holding the list out with a smile.

“Right.” He said taking the list looking it over. “I had to go get some shampoo anyways. I’ll grab your card on my way out. Anything else you need today?” He asked before taking another bite.

“Ummm-o could you also swing by and pick up my contacts, I forgot to put those down.” She said with a small smile as Spike grabbed his leather jacket and throw it on. “Oh and Spike.” She said making him look back what a ‘humm’ “Love you.” She said making a heart shape with her hands making Spike chuckle a little as he grabbed the card.

“No problem Twi, love you too.” He said with a thumbs up, before heading out the door. Walking down the street Spike put in his headphones and hitting shuffle on his playlist. With a quick looking over the list and nodded as he was headed to the optometrist to get the contacts first. Just as he got to the optometrist his headphones started to play ‘Africa.’ by Toto, making Spike start to dance around a bit as he made his way to the front nonexistent line. Spike took a look around and found no one around letting him raise his voice a bit. Just as he was getting to the best part he heard someone let out a small chuckle “I bless the rai….” He stopped turning to see a tan woman with pink hair who looked familiar. With a smile the woman asked something but the music was too loud. “Oh sorry ma’am, did you say something? Spike asked pulling his headphones out looking at the woman a bit taller than him.

“I said, ‘Down in Africa’?” She asked with a smile in a warming affirmative tone which he recognized.

“Mayer mare?” He asked getting a small nod. “Sorry, I didn't recognize you with that hair.” He said with a small chuckle and finger wave at her hair, making her do the same. “And yea, just blessing rain and all that.” He said putting his headphones on his shoulder, his eyes her hair a few times.

“So what are you doing here Spike?” She asked trying to hold his eyes.

“I’m just you know, picking stuff up for Twilight, like always.” He said showing the list making there eyes finally meet making them both smile a bit.

“Well aren't you just the best assent, still doing stuff for her today. Both mine had there special someone to be with so here I am taking care of it .” She said with a small sigh. “Not that i can’t, I’m not that old yet.” She added shyly making the room quite allowing a stale awkwardness to take over. The only break was the sudden sound of Spikes headphones changing songs making him speak up.

“You’re not that old Mayer, you still look pretty youthful to me.” Spike said with a smile making the Mayer blush.

“Oh. Thank you Spike, well I don’t want to keep you.” She said placing the small pack in her handbag. “I’m sure you want to rush around so you can get to your fun night.” She said with a smile.

“It’s alright, I’m in no rush.” He said with a sigh. “Other than Twilight no one's waiting on me. I’m probably gonna watch a movie or something when I get back.” He said as the receptionist came to the window.

“Oh Spike there you are sorry for the wait. Let me just…” She said before walking just out of sight before Sike could say something to her.

“Well hopefully something comes from today, I know you work hard for Twilight.” She said as she went to the door. “See you around.” She said with a small wave.

“Here’s hoping.” Spike said with returning the wave as she left.

“Alright, here we go.” The receptionist said as she placed the box of contacts in the window and hitting a few keys on her keyboard. Making Spike turn to her. “So here's the price, and you can just swipe your card and your good to go.” She said as Spike leaned onto the counter and swiped the card.

“Sounds good.” Spike said as he swiped the card. “So how have you been Pure?” He asked as the card reader processed the info.

“Been good. Boss is letting me off early today so hubby and me can go out, it’s so nice of her.” She exclaimed with a smile as the paperwork printed out causing her to grab it and hand it to Spike.

“That's cool. Well, check you on the flipside yea.” He said making her laugh as he made his way to the door.

“See ya.” She said with a wave from her.
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Once outside Spike made his way around town picking up everything on his list the last thing on the list a care package from Sugarcube Corner, which became a problem immediately.

“Oh come on.” Spike said looking over the huge line that poured out the front door and around the side of the store. “This is lame.” He said moving to the back of the line, seeing a few people he recognized, Rumble and his brother, the Crusaders who all looked dressed up talking to each other, and Cheerilee who looked very annoyed with the line. Spike found his place behind a gray-haired person who he was sure to be one of Applejacks farmhands. As the line slowly moved forward Spike started to feel anxious, this feeling was only brought out more as his phone started playing ‘Not your kind of people.’ Just as Spike was about to change the song he felt a hand grab his shoulder, causing him to jump. Pulling out his headphones he turned to see the Mayor again with a small smile.

“Sorry Spike, I didn’t mean to scare you.” She said with a small chuckle making him sigh in relief.

“Oh Mayor.” He said returning the smile tapping his chest. “It’s all good. You just caught me by surprise.” He said moving forward with the line.

“Good to hear, don’t want to give you a heart attack or anything.” She said in a joking tone making them both chuckle a bit. As they Did the Mayor moved the few bags she had around her hands one of which he recognized from Raritys shop. “So how's the list coming?” She asked gesturing to the paper sticking out of his pocket.

“It’s good on the last thing now, not really sure what it is tho, it just says Sugarcube care package.” He said picking the list out and showing her the list letting her look it over. As she looked at it she let off a small grin.

“Oh I think I have an idea what it is, you’ll see when you get to the counter.” She said with sly smile. “Speaking of which.” With a head gesture making Spike turn to see Pinkie Pie who looked very winded.

“Hey Spike, step on up.” Pinkie said as she took a sip from her water bottle. “Please tell its just Twilights lov..” Just as she was finishing there was a loud pop in the back making us all look back to see Mr.Cake beating what looks to be a soufflé down. “How did it even…” She said before turning back to Spike. “We don’t have time for that...it is just the pack right Spike?” She asked snapping him away from the soufflé.

“Y-yea it’s just the pack.” He finished making her run over to the fridge and grabbing a small package. Spikes hand found a small piece of free hard candy on the table and poucting it.

“Here you go Spike, I’d love to talk but busy day you know.” She said gesturing for Mayor Mare to come up. “See ya.” Said making Spike step aside.

“Yea thanks Pinkie.” Spike replied walking to a free table so he could place the newly gained package inside one of the other bags. As he did so he could see the Mayor lean in and talk to Pinkie and get a similar kind of package. Once Spike finishes putting everything away Mayor Mare came up next to him.

“Mind if I join you back to library, I needed to pick something from there.” She asked as with a smile.

“Sure I would love the company.” He said picking all his bags up, and putting his arm out for her. “Come on, let's break through this line.” He said with a smile gesturing at the wall that was the line out the door.

“I’m good, thank you though, it wouldn’t be good for my image to be walking with someone so young.” She said adjusting her glasses. “People might talk.” She finished with a wink.

“Oh right.” Spike coughed out with a nod. “Off we go then.” He said gesturing forward having her lead the way, having to push through the other people trying to get to the counter. As that made their way to the library the silents slowly crept back. “So…” He said making her turn to him. “What do you need from the library?” He asked as it came into view.

“Well with my assistants out of town, and a small stack of papers on my desk I wanted to see if there was a way to help me get through them tonight. Maybe she could cast a spell that let me write faster, maybe transport thing."She said with a pause. "Spike, can I tell you something? I mean can you keep a secret?” She asked making him look back, he could see a bit worry in her eyes.

“Of course Mayor, I work with the Princess after all.” He said with a bit of cockiness as he could tell she wasn’t sure about what she was about to say.

“Ok, it's just...” She took a small breath. “I don’t understand magic.” She said slightly quakey her voice matching her face of worry.

“Oh thats.. it.” He stated playfully his mouth turning into a small grin.

“Well I mean, I can’t use magic and with my job, I just feel like I should know how to… or at least understand it. As the May…” Spike put his hand on her shoulder.

“You’re being ridiculous Mayor, no normal person understands magic. Twilight barely understands it… but don’t tell her I said that.” He said firmly. “She hates it when I tell people that." He finished

“Why does she hate that?” She asked giving a worried look.

“Because after all these years of reading, studying, writing papers and making spells of her own, she still doesn’t understand it, in fact, a while back Princess Luna herself came to Twilight and told her.” He said giving a small look around for a moment, causing the Mayor to do that same. “The reason she turned into Nightmare… and don't repeat this.” He started making her lean in. “She didn’t even know what she was doing and didn't ask for help. Think about that… The rulers of the country have no idea how it works.” He said with a small chuckle.

“Oh… well I suppose that makes me feel a bit better a bit scared but better.” She said standing back up straight up with a smile. “That clears things up a little, so do you think she could help me?” She finished asking as Spike put his hand on the door.

“Let’s find out.” He stated as he flung the door open to the library to reveal both Flash and Twilight holding close to each other. Both Spike and Mayor Mare started for a moment as they were unnoticed by the two lovers, after a moment this Mayor reached out and closed the door before turning to Spike.

“Let's knock.” She started making him nod before reaching out and giving a few hard knocks followed by the sound of things getting knocked around, then a long pause of silence. Spike and the Mayor looked at each other again before door was slowly opened to a slightly, Twilight head pop through the crack.

“One moment.” Came from behind the door before it was closed again. Just as soon as the door was closed you could hear from Twilight talking. “Get your ass upstairs the Mayor’s here… I don’t care about mine just go.” Spikes face scrunched at the last part as there was the sound of someone going upstairs. Soon after the door was opened all the way to show Twilight standing there. “Spike, Mayor it's good to see you. Can I help you with something today?” She asked letting them both inside. Spike made his way over to the table putting everything down,

“It’s so good to see you too.” She said with a warm smile. “I needed some help with something and wanted to see if you could help me… with…” She said stopping to thinking for a moment. “Spike?” She asked making both girls turn to him who was eating a hard candy.

“What…” He said looking over to see them both looking at him. “Oh.” He cheeked the hard candy before talking again. “She wants to know if there's something that could send letters and work, stuff like that.” He said with a smile as he sucked the candy.

“Well, Mayor.” She said in a worried tone. “I can, but that kind of thing takes… time and money… but mostly time.” Mayor let out a sigh. “But you can use mine.” She said before walking over and to what looked like an old Pneumatic tube system that sat on the wall. Popping the hatch open she picked up the container from the tube and walked over back to the Mayor. “Here this is what I use now you should be abl…” She stopped looked over the small compartment, her hand waved a small bit a faint glow coming off the counter. “Oh…”

“What is it Twilight?” The Mayor asked leaning a little to see the light glow.

“Well this is a little embarrassing... “ She said as a fant blush came to her face. “Spike..” She said plainly taking his attention again. ‘Mmm’ he hummed back. “You don’t happen to have a B class gem do you?” She asked making him shake his head.

“Na, only thing we have right now is the gem you got me for my birthday. Twilight.” His eyes narrowed as he walked over. “Did you forget to charge the tube?” He asked making her shy away. “Twilight! That was the only thing you had to do this week and you forgot.” As he said this each word made her face turn to embarrassment.

“It’s not my fault.” She retorted. “I was getting ready for today, it only comes once a year.” She said getting into a small huff puff.

“And it only takes half an hour to take care of of this thing.” He said making them both glare at each other.

“I-its ok Spike, there's no need to fight over it.” The Mayor spoke getting between the two of them. “I’ll just do what I did last year and stay up a bit later getting everything done… and send it out when the post office opens…” She said with a sad tone.

“Mayor… I’m sorry I just... “ Twilight started but was stopped with a powerful hand from the Mayor.

“It’s OK Twilight. A mayor will do what she needs for her people.” She said stepping away from the two of them. “As a Princess, you should learn to give up the things you want. Even if it means love.” She said firmly her back turned to the both of them a hint of pain in her voice. She gave a weak smile as she opened the door. "I'll see the both of you later." She said as she walked through the door and closed it.

Author's Note

But I hope you can enjoy this and leave any criticism, it's always welcome.
Edit: Bit of wording and grammar. Also cleaned it up a bit.