Cadance's Lovely Potion Of Truth

After morning came up and Cadance finishing her work for today, she went over to Canterlot to pay a certain someone a visit.

She flew in front of the front gates and talked to the guards while walking in. She quickly noticed Luna and walked over to her. “Luna, it's good to see you.” She smiled.

Luna looked at her and smiled back “It's good to see you too, Cadance. What brings you here?”

“Just came here to visit Spike.” Cadance said while looking around “Do you by any chance know where he could be?”

Luna cock a brow while smirking “He's up in his room, any reason why you're visiting him?”

Cadance tilted her head slightly “I just want to know more about him. Our conversation was cut short yesterday and I wanted to continue it today.”

Luna leaned in close “So just a friendly chit chat? Not some quickie love under the bedsheets?”

Cadance blushed heavily while shaking her head “Of course not! I admire him and all, but we did just met each other.”

Luna leaned back and giggled “Whatever you say, just be careful. I heard dragons are very fierce in bed.” She walked off as Cadance's face turned a dark red.

Cadance shook it off and walked upstairs “Where is Spike's room? I should ask a maid.” She walked over to one of the maids and asked for directions to Spike's room.

After finding out where his room was, she made her way there and knocked on the door. Not hearing a response, she walked in and closed the door behind her before noticing that Spike was asleep with a comic book on his face.

She walked over to him and removed the book before placing it next to him. “I should leave him be, he must be tired.”

Celestia walked in holding a plate of scrambled eggs on toast. “Hey Cadance, Luna told me you were here.” She walked over to her. “And don't worry about him too much.”

Cadance looked at her and smiled “Oh hey. I just wanted to talk to him, but since he's still asleep I guess I should head off.”

Celestia shook her head “You just got here, and plus Spike should be awake now.” She placed the plate on Spike's lap. “Spikey Wikey, it's time to wake up.”

Spike groaned as he slowly opened his eyes before sitting up and yawning loudly. “Morning, Mum.” He stretched and scratched his chest. He looked over at Cadance and smiled “Hey Cadance, how you doing?” He began eating his breakfast.

“Oh I'm doing good, how did you sleep?” Cadance said as she sat next to him.

He stuffed the food in his mouth before swallowing “I slept like a rock, like I always do.” He finished his food. “Thank you for breakfast, Mum.”

Celestia giggled “No problem.” She took the plate “Well I'll just leave you two be.” She said as she walked out of the room and closed the door.

Cadance looked at Spike “So any plans for today?” She asked with a smile.

“Not really, I'm as free as a bird.” Spike said as he got out of bed “But my first plan is to have a shower.” He walked out of the room while humming.

Cadance giggled and looked around his room. It sorta looked like a teenager boy's room, maybe it was because his room hasn't been changed since he left. She walked around the room and notice a picture of Celestia and him when he was a baby, Celestia looked so happy and Spike looked so adorable.

She picked it up and took a closer look. Both of them were covered in cake icing, mostly Celestia though.

She put the picture back before walking over to his bookshelf. The shelf mostly contained spell books, history books and comic books.

She quickly noticed a small book that had paper sticking out through the pages, she got it out the book and looked at the cover. It was Spike's book on the new species he found, she open it and a piece of folded paper fell out.

She caught it with her magic and unfolded it to see what was in it.

((((Picture))))

Cadance was amazed by the drawing and the design of the creature. She never knew Spike was good at drawing at all, she smiled as she put the picture back in the book before Spike walked back into the room wearing nothing but a towel, that was wrapped around his waist.

She looked over at him and blushed slightly as he walked over to her “So you found my book on the creature.” Spike said as he grabbed the book and closed it “Sorry, but only I can see inside the book. It’s not done yet.”

Cadance nodded “Understandable. Do you want me to leave the room so you can get changed?” She said as she looked at his body. He had quite the fit body, but he did have a weird light purple tattoo on his chest that looked like Celestia's cutie mark.

Spike shook his head “No it's alright.” He clicked his fingers and he was wearing normal clothes again. “I can use magic.”

Cadance's eyes sparkled a bit “I never knew you could use magic. How though?”

Spike smiled as he walked over to his bed and sat on it “Celestia gave me the ability to use magic at birth, the spell she used on me gave me a magic mark. It's the tattoo that's on my chest here.” He tapped his chest before unbuttoning his shirt.

Cadance got closer to him “That's very interesting.” She got a closer look at the mark and placed a hoof on it. To her surprise, both his mark and her cutie mark both glowed. “Whoa…” She removed her hoof and the glow stopped.

Spike chuckled “Yeah that happens, Celestia does it a lot because she considers it fun to do. But if you leave it there with your eyes closed, you can see what the other's thinking about.” He put her hoof back on his chest and the marks glowed again. “Shall we?”

Cadance slowly nodded “Sure, sounds fun.” She closed her eyes and so did Spike.

Cadance waited for something to happen, and it did. She saw a bowl of ice cream with gems on it, she looked up and saw Celestia in front of her sipping coffee while reading the newspaper. It almost felt like a memory to her.

She quickly opened her eyes and noticed that her lips were inches away from his, she blushed heavily and quickly leaned back.

Spike slowly opened his eyes and groaned “Wow.” He chuckled slightly. “That was surely something.”

Cadance looked at him concerned, what did he see? Hopefully it wasn't something personal.

He looked at her “You filled your whole school with soap because you didn't want to go?” He cocked a brow.

Cadance sighed in relief before giggling “Yeah, I guess you could say that. Please don't tell the others, they still haven't found out who did it.”

He nodded “Sure thing. Now what did you see?” He asked while leaning back.

“All I saw was a bowl of ice cream with gems and Celestia reading a newspaper, I felt very small in it.” Cadance said while crossing her arms.

Spike clicked his fingers “Ah, I know. Every afternoon after spell practice, Celestia would give me a ice cream as a treat. Good times I must say, good times.”

Cadance giggled “Same with me, but instead of gems it was gumdrops.” She stomach growled and she blushed in embarrassment. “So uh, wanna go out for lunch?”

Spike got off his bed and buttoned his shirt up “Sure thing, I've been meaning the try the chili dogs here.”

Cadance followed him out of the room “They have the best chili dogs here, I know where the place is.” She grabbed his claw with her magic and quickly walked to the front door, before walking passed the alicorn sisters. “Be right back, getting food.”

Spike waved at them as they walked out of the castle. The two watched them leave before looking at each other.

Luna let out a chuckle “Those two are getting along. When do you think the wedding will happen?”

Celestia looked at the front door while smiling “Hey now, they only did just meet. But I'm happy they're getting along.”

Meanwhile at the Canterlot food court

Cadance and Spike were sitting at a table eating their chili dogs.

“Man, these are good!” Spike exclaimed loudly before swallowing it whole. “I'm gonna go get some more.” He got up and quickly walked back to the hotdog stand.

Cadance giggled and finished hers before sipping her soda. “The onions make it even better.”

Spike came back with a plate of chili dogs and placed it down on the table before sitting back down “Have some before I eat them all.” He grabbed one before munching on it.

Cadance quickly grabbed one “Don't be greedy.” She took a bite out of hers.

Spike chuckled as he quickly finished his “How about we race to see who can eat the fastest?” He asked with a smirk.

Cadance finished hers and smirked back at him before separating their food in an equal amount “Challenge accepted.”

The two got ready while staring at each other, before they began eating.

After a while of eating, Cadance slammed her hoof on the table “I win!” She licked the sauce off her lips.

Spike's tongue wrapped around his food before chewing and swallowing “Wow, I'm impressed.” He sipped his drink.

Cadance huffed proudly as she sipped her drink. “I knew I had it in me.” She cringed as her face grew a slight green before covering her mouth. “Oh no.”

Spike quickly walked over to her and grabbed her. “Sorry about this.” He teleported into the Canterlot bathroom with her and placed her in front of the toilet.

Cadance quickly vomited into the toilet while Spike held her mane back.

He rubbed her back “There there, just let it all out.”

After she stopped vomiting, she lifted her head up and looked at Spike before smiling. “I'm okay now, you don't have to worry now.”

Spike leaned back and got out a packet of mint gum before giving it to her. “Here, I'll get you a drink of water.” He stood up and walked over to the sink.

Cadance got up “Thanks for the quick save.” She flushed the toilet and was given a glass of water before she drank it. “Note to self: Never eat food too fast.” She got out a piece of gum and chewed on it.

Spike smiled “No problem.” He patted her back “Do you need to lay down or?”

She shook her head “Nope! In fact, I'm hungry. Let's go get some ice cream!” She said as she grabbed Spike's arm.

He looked at her concerned “You sure? What if you vomit again?”

Spike and Cadance were suddenly teleported in front of an ice cream place at the Crystal Empire “I won't.” Cadance giggled before walking him inside.

The place only had a couple of ponies in it who were all elderly except for the staff workers who were mostly very young.

Cadance and Spike walked over to the counter to order their sweet creamy treats. After ordering they walk over to a table with their ice cream and sat down with each other.

Cadance eagerly started eating her ice cream and trembled from the delicious taste. “It's so good!” She giggled before getting a spoonful with gumdrops on it.

Spike crushed up some gems with his claws and sprinkled them on his bowl of ice cream, before he started eating it. “Mm, you're right. It's very good.” He looked over at Cadance who had already finished half of it and was experiencing a brain freeze. “You okay?” He asked with concern in his voice.

Cadance nodded while cringing in pain. “I feel fantastic.” She said before whimpering. “Never felt better.” Her brain freeze slowly went away and she sighed in relief.

She smiled brightly at him. “See? Better already!” She continued eating her ice cream at the same fast pace.

Spike let out a chuckle and continue eating his. “I gotta say, you have quite the likeable character. I can see why a lot love you, Cadance.”

Cadance's ears perked up. “Really? What makes you say that, Spike?” She licked her bowl clean, leaving a few ice cream stains on her face.

Spike grabbed a napkin and cleaned the ice cream off her face. “You're always so happy, outgoing, friendly, you're just a very loving pony.” He smiled a toothy smile. “And you're also very beautiful.”

Cadance blushed heavily and could help but giggle like a goof, which made her blush harder in embarrassment and cover her face with the menu. “Oh gosh, you're making my face burn.” Her smile went to that of a goofy smile.

Spike chuckled and removed the menu from her. “Well it is true.” He leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms. “Don't tell Mum this, but she has competition here.”

Cadance's face burned hotter and turned harder. “Stahp, my face will melt off soon if you continue.” She said as she laid her head down on the table.

Spike finished his ice cream. “Sorry, I'm just a very honest and loving dragon.” He let out another chuckle.

Cadance placed her hooves on her burning red cheeks, feeling the heat of them increase. “You're so kind, it's no wonder you have so many friends and you're incredibly handsome!” She sat up. “I kinda want to kiss you.” Her eyes widen and her face got even hotter.

Spike cocked a brow while smirking. “Do you really want to?” He asked as he leaned in close.

Cadance quickly shook her head while failing her hooves left to right. “No-Not really! I-I meant to said that I uuuuhhh!” She started stammering in her words, figuring out what to say.

Spike let out a laugh and patted her head. “It's okay, calm down there. Random words came out, I understand, it happens to us all.” He patted her shoulder. “Shall we head off?”

Cadance nodded and got off the chair with him. “Yeah let's go, this place is getting chilly.” She walked out of the shop with Spike.

Spike looked around the empire. “Do you wanna head somewhere else or go home?” He looked at her. “I'm pretty easy.”

Cadance tapped her chin and looked around while thinking. “There is an arcade that recently opened up here, wanna go there?” She asked as she looked at him.

Spike smiled at her. “Sure thing! I do love video games.” He said before he followed her to the arcade area and walked inside with her.

Cadance eagerly walked around the place with Spike, looking at every arcade machine. “Oh! Let's play this one!” She ran towards the Pecman machine with Spike following behind her. “I haven't played this game in years!” She put a coin in the machine and started playing, while Spike watched her.

Night slowly came after hours upon hours of the two playing the arcade machines. They walked out of the arcade holding a few things, happily chatting to each other and laughed a few times.

“I still can't believe you managed to grab two prizes from the claw machine on the first go.” Spike said in amazement. “Mother would have used up all her coins and still fail.”

Cadance huffed proudly. “What can I say, I'm amazing.” She giggled as she walked closer to him. “So where else should we go?”

Spike looked up at the night sky and looked at her. “Wanna go get dinner at a restaurant? I'm kinda hungry after the arcade.”

Cadance nodded and wrapped a hoof around Spike's arm. “Same here.” She walked off with Spike. “I know a restaurant that I know you'll love.” She dragged him towards a restaurant.

They walked into the restaurant and got themselves a table, before ordering their food.

Cadance eagerly waited for her food. “Does this place look amazing?” She asked Spike who poured them a glass of wine.

Spike put the bottle of wine down and looked around a bit. “Not half bad. I have seen better looking places, might take you to one of them.” He sipped his drink.

Cadance sipped her glass of wine. “I have been interested in the places you've mentioned.” She looked behind Spike and saw their food coming towards them. “Our food's coming!”

The waiter gave them their food and they thanked the waiter, before the waiter walked off.

Spike started cutting up his steak. “Consider it a date.” He looked up at Cadance's flustered expression and laughed. “I kid, I kid.” He took a bite out of his steak. He had to admit, it was delicious.

Cadance dug her fork into her pasta and ate it, licking the sauce off her lips after she swallowed it. “Mm, this is very good.” She looked up at him. “Don't you agree?”

Spike finished his steak and licked his lips. “I agree with you very much. Might come back here one day.” He finished his glass of wine.

Cadance looked at him amazed at how fast he finished his food. “That was quick.”

Cadance soon finished her dinner and the two walked out of the restaurant after paying. They made their way to the Empire’s water fountain.

Spike sat on one of the fountains benches with Cadance and sighed happily. “Today was quite fun, don't you agree?”

Cadance slowly nodded while in a sleepy daze. “Mmhm, I had a blast.” She rested her head on Spike's shoulder. “We should do it again.” She said before yawning loudly and slowly drifting off to sleep.

Spike smiled while looking at the sleeping mare and gently put her in his arms before getting up. “I suppose it is getting late and you do need your beauty sleep.” He walked towards the castle while humming to her.

Cadance slowly smiling in her sleep and got comfortable in Spike's arms as he walked her inside the warm castle.