"Ugh." was what she said when she woke up. Gildas head was absolutely pounding, she cracked her eyes open to see the suns rays directly back at her forcing them closed. Stumbling out of the bed, she fell flat on her face with a thud and small yell. With a grunt she found that she could barely feel her back legs. Eyes opening to see the wall, a small survey of the room she saw the bed, it was empty, but the mess in its place was no better. The sheets were ripped, her feather in random locations, and cum and lots of it. Eyes widened, despite her hangover, she limped her way to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. The image she saw was one of bloodshot eyes, feathers disheveled, and what she hoped was drool on her face. With a sniff she could tell she smelled of sex, alcohol, and dear Celestia she needed a shower.

After a nice 30 minute hard scrubbing session in the shower, and finding she was bitten on the shoulder, she looked for a toothbrush and opted for the one that the hotel provided. Though as she reached for it, what she saw on her talon made her shake. A wedding ring. What should she have felt? Anger, fear, worry, shame? She didn't know, but a thump in the bed room snapped her out of it. Opening the bathroom door she saw a large dragon in front of the bathroom door. His head fins nearly touching the top of the door, his familiar purple and green scales made him obvious. Spike Solaris, Royal assistant to Twilight Sparkle, adopted son of Celestia, was there: and on his right hand a ring.

He hadn't noticed her, still rubbing the sleep from his eyes he took a step forward and something hit his stomach. Looking down he saw Gildas light amber eyes looking at him in shock. Not knowing what to say he just stared at her. A knock at the main door of the room, broke them from their staring match as Twilight Sparkles voice came from behind it. "Spike!? Are you up?"

"Y..Yea Twilight, was about to get in the shower!" the dragon answered, eyes at the door, and a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"Alright, just thought I'd make sure your hangover wasn't as bad as mine."

"Uhh.. dragons don't get hangovers Twilight, I learned from Ember."

"You are lucky, my head is a mess right now. Oh and before I forget have you seen Gilda? Rainbow and I knocked on her door and she isn't answering."

'Oh you don't know the half of it.' Looking to the griffon in question on what to do and receiving notion to not saying anything he said, "Maybe she is already downstairs and eating?"

"Good point, Okay, I'll leave you to your shower." with that she left.

Still looking at the griffon he suddenly said, "I..uhhh...what happened last night?" not knowing what to say, that's all he came up with.

Showing the ring on her finger to him, "Look at your hands then look at the bed, then you tell me." the sarcasm in her voice was also hinted in a bit of nervousness.

Looking to the bed, then his hand, then her talon his wide green eyes, "I think I need a shower." was what he said.

________________________________________________________30 minutes later_______________________________________________________

The walk to the elevator was silent, side by side they stood when they got on. Though, before the doors closed, Spike spoke, "What are we gonna tell them?" He started. "I mean I know that it was a drunken mistake but.." going quiet he looked to her shoulder. "A dragons mate mark, it's a life bond." Looking down to her, though he saw no shock, no fear, no tears, or even an angered face from her. "Gilda?"

She turned to him, "I heard you." she said. "Make no mistake, I am as lost as you are. I know it was a drunken mistake but, I don't know what to do, or what to say. I mean, don't get me wrong, I have grown to be your friend over the years. I treasure you as a friend, and I feel like we can make this work." Spike started to speak when she cut him off. "Before you say anything, have I thought of you as a viable boyfriend, yes. I mean, no other griffon talks to me except Gabby, the only ponies that even acknowledge me are our mutual friends and some of their family. Also, you said it yourself." looking to the ring on her talon she continued. This is for life and if I had to be stuck with someone, I'd rather it be one of my friends than some random."

She was greeted with a laugh from the dragon. A growl from her throat she suddenly punched him in his arm, hard, "Whats so funny!?" through gritting teeth she asked.

"You have been hanging out with Twilight too much." Rubbing his arm and giving her a smile he put a hand on her head and ruffled some of her feathers. "You are right though, I think we can make it work. If I did have to be stuck with someone I am glad it is with someone I actually know. Seriously, think about it we got real damn lucky." with a ding the elevator opened to the lobby of the grand hotel. Walking, still side by side, he said. "Either of us could have woken up with anybody in the entire city of Las Pegasus. Instead of my annoying self you could have woken up with some old guy looking to see what griffin felt like." He giggled, and was pushed for that. "What? It is true!"

"Didn't have to be an ass about it though." With a smirk to her beak she said, "You could have woken up with that minotaur guy that was checking you out as soon as we walked in the club." it was her turn to laugh as she continued, "I may have a hell of a headache but I still remember your face when slapped your ass." she was full on cackling now. "Oh, oh my head. It hurts to laugh."

"There you are!" A cheery and regal voice said, "I am so very sorry that I had to miss the festivities yesterday." Princess Celestia spoke. With a hug to Spike she looked to see Gilda, who had stopped laughing. "So you are Gilda I have heard stories about you." Pulling away from Spike, she offered her hoof to the griffon. "Nice to meet you. Who is the lucky man?"

Author's Note

Now hold on there, I know what you are gonna say.

Is it rushed? Yes.
Do I care? No, there is a method to the madness though.

Though I do hove you enjoyed it. I have been thinking about this idea for a story for a while. This story has no clear path so suggestions would be nice. I only have the first 3 chapters mapped out after all so lets hope for the best.