Spike and the Stone of lust

Spike continued to run through the rain and hail towards the library, trying to figure out a way to tell Twilight the events of this evening. All he knew was that he had to tell her about Discord, more than anything else. He eventually found himself at the front entrance of the library. He quietly opened the door. “Twilight, you in here?” He said as he poked his head into the main room of the library.

“I’m down here Spike.”

Spike looked around trying to figure out where Twilight was. Then he noticed that the door to the basement was open and a light could be seen dimly shining. Closing the door behind him he started to make his way towards the cellar door.

“What are you up to down here?” He asked as he shuffled down the basement stairs, avoiding the pipeline hanging from the ceiling.

“Oh, nothing, just working on a few potions that I read about.”

Spike picked up a potion in a clear glass tube. “What does this one do?” He started to swirl the tube in a circular motion, making the liquid form a mini whirlpool.

Twilight quickly took hold of the potion. “Careful with that Spike, these potions are no laughing matter.” She put the beaker back in its assigned position on the rack and continued to stir the current potion in front of her.

Spike picked up the same beaker again and eyed its contents, more interested than before. “Why, what do they do?” He put the beaker back where he got it from and joined Twilight by her chemistry table.

“I’m not sure, exactly.” She looked at Spike and gave him a sheepish smile. She noticed that Spike had a more distracted look in his eye. “Spike, is everything alright?” She placed a hoof on his shoulder.

When Spike felt the touch of Twilights hoof he looked up at her. “Actually, everything’s not alright.” He wasn’t even about to hide the fact that Discord was back, he also might have to tell her about how he was feeling towards Rarity at the point.

“What happened?” She asked taking on a more motherly tone.

Spike proceeded to tell her of the events that occurred that evening, but he rushed through the uneventful ones. He wanted to tell her desperately of the talk with Rarity, just so he could get it off his chest. When the time came for him to tell her about Rarity; he was having problems forming the words.

“And then…well…I went to visit Rarity.”

Twilight silently mouthed the word oh. “I see what’s going on.” She went up to Spike and wrapped her forearms around his back, pulling him into a comforting hug.

Spike forcefully, but gently, pushed her away. “I really don’t think you do.” He looked down again at the potion, finding it suddenly the most interesting thing in the room.

“What do you mean, what exactly happened tonight, Spike?” She took a few steps toward Spike so she could look at him in the eyes.

“She’s…uh…she’s engaged and what’s worse is that I helped her make the decision,” he said gently rubbing the top of table with his claw, still not removing his eyes from the potion.

“Oh my, Spike, I’m so sorry, are you okay?” Twilight put a reassuring hoof on Spikes shoulder and another one under his chin. She lifted his head until they were eye-to-eye.

“I’ve felt better, that’s for sure.” He tried not to sound too disappointed, but when the mare of your dreams says that she’s taken, you can only hope not to sulk.

“Oh Spike.” Twilight resumed her comforting hug. “You know it’s odd, I haven’t heard of Rarity being in any new relationship.”

Spike decided to ignore the last part of the statement and just enjoy the warmth that Twilight was emanating. When Twilight was hugging him Spike felt strange, as if all his worries were washed away and he didn’t have a care in the world. He simply shrugged it off as a thought of being comforted.

“But, that’s not exactly why I came to talk to you.” He said taking on a more serious tone.

The tone had not gone unnoticed by Twilight and she pulled away. “What else is wrong?”

“Well…when I was on my way back I ran into…” Spike stopped abruptly, he felt a heat rising in his chest. It was defiantly a different feeling from when Twilight was hugging him.

“Spike, is something wrong?” She asked taking a few steps back. He looked as if he was on the verge of puking.

“Yeah I just…” he realized what was coming and immediately turned his head so Twilight would not be hit with it. Spike belched a loud belch and let a stream of fire escape his lips. Letting a brown parchment fall to the ground. After regaining his composer he picked up the parchment in his claws and removed the royal seal that kept the letter together. “Well this is…different. We haven’t received a letter from the princess in quite some time.”

Spike unrolled the letter and started reading to himself.

Dear Twilight Sparkle, it has come to my attention that our old foe Dis-

Spike looked at Twilight and gave her a shy smile. “It’s for you,” he said, holding out the letter for her to grab.

Twilight took hold of the piece of paper and started to read aloud. “Dear Twilight Sparkle, it has come to my attention that our old foe Discord has escaped…” Twilight’s eyes grew wide and she allowed a gasp to escape her mouth. “…I do not have the information to how he got free or his whereabouts. But it is of the up most importance that the other elements are informed as quickly as possible. I ask you to stay as vigilant as possible and tell no one of the situation except your friends. Once I learn more information I will tell you immediately.” Twilight dropped the letter on her desk and went to her room closing the door behind her.

Spike was shocked at her reaction. He walked up the stairs until he was at the door to Twilight’s room. He knocked, but got no reply. “Twilight, you okay?” He was met with a door slamming into face. He stumbled back until he noticed that he flipped over the railing and hit ground with a thud.

Twilight walked down the stairs and over to the front door and looked back at Spike. “Sorry Spike, but I have to tell the other girls right now.”

Spike stood up wobbling at first, but managed to stand correctly. “Right now? But Twilight it’s raining…and it’s almost midnight.”

“Spike this is Discord we’re talking about, not some missing kitten. This is very important.” She opened the door with her magic.

“Wait, what about the last thing I need to talk to you about?”

“Again, sorry Spike, but whatever it is it’ll have to wait. I need to tell the girls about Discord.”

“ButTwilightthat’sthereason…” Before Spike could finish she sprinted out the door slamming it behind her. “…I need to talk to you.”

I guess I’ll just have to wait for her to get back.

Spike took a seat in the main room of the library. He took a look at the clock and it read 12:30.

Yep, might have to wait awhile.

Spike sat there for what seemed like hours.

She has to be coming home soon.

Spike took another look at the clock, it read…

12:55! You know what; screw this I’ll tell her tomorrow.

Spike then walked up the stairs and past Twilight’s bedroom. He reached a door that was colored the same way as his scales and opened the door. The room was your average bedroom; a bed, a dresser, a bookshelf, and a night stand. On the night stand was a picture that made Spike’s heart ache with every beat. In the picture was him and Rarity sitting on top of a hill watching a meteor shower above them.

Spike smiled sadly at the beautiful mare in the picture, that he had the pleasure of being beside that night. He saw a liquid fall onto the picture frame. He looked up expecting to see the roof leaking, but instead it was completely dry. He looked back down at the picture and realized it was him, he was crying. He placed the picture back down in its original spot and lie down on his bed facing the ceiling above him. No matter how much he wanted, he could not fall asleep. He kept thinking about what he could have done differently to get Rarity to like him more than a friend.

With these thoughts still fresh in his mind he slowly drifted to sleep thinking of a song that he heard the other day on the radio that perfectly described his situation. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOZ0P-wGxfM&feature=fvwrel)

The next morning Spike was awoken by the chirping of birds and sunlight seeping through the blinds. He inhaled deeply and looked around the room trying to look for what woke him. He looked out the window and looked at the bird that so rudely interrupted his slumber. But…there was something familiar about this bird.

Isn’t that Fluttershy’s bird? Fluttershy’s bird. Fluttershy!

Without a second thought he jumped out of bed and raced down stairs. Passing Twilight while she was in the kitchen. She poked her head out of the kitchen and called after Spike. “Spike, where are you going!?”

Spike looked back, but refused to slow down. “Bye Twilight,” he said, not actually answering her question.

After about a few minutes of running through Ponyville he finally made it to Fluttershy’s cottage. Fluttershy was standing on her front steps sweeping some dust of the steps. Spike approached her still panting from his run through Ponyville. “Hey Fluttershy, sorry I’m late.”

Fluttershy turned and looked at Spike. “It’s quite alright Spike,” she said giving him a warm smile. It was nice to know that Fluttershy wasn’t scared of him, even though he had a hoof and a half on her height.

“So, who am I taking care of today?” he asked, clasping his claws together.

“Oh it’s just Angel, everyone else is outside or…mating.” Fluttershy made a scared face after that one word, which made Spike chuckle a little.

“Alright, well I won’t keep you any longer.”

“Thanks again, Spike,” she said giving him a small peck on the cheek. With that she took her leave and walked off towards the spa. It was hard to believe but Spike was blushing more than Fluttershy was.

“Have a good time,” he called out trying to keep his voice from cracking.

He looked down to his side and noticed Angel looking up at him with one eyebrow raised.

“What, she kissed me.”

Angel said nothing, but started thumping his foot against the floor, as if losing patience with the dragon.

“Alright, I didn’t hate it, but trust me there is nothing going on between us.”

Satisfied with his answer, Angel turned and started to hop into the cottage followed by Spike.

After a few hours Angel got hungry and asked Spike if he could make his favorite dish…not verbally of course. Spike was practically known for his culinary skills. But unfortunately Fluttershy did not have the supplies he needed to prepare the dish.

“How about I make you a nice bowl of lettuce?”

Angel scowled at Spike.

“Carrots?”

The scowl deepened.

“Fries?” Spike asked growing a sheepish smile.

Angel just stood there stomping his foot.

Spike sighed. “Well, what do you want me to do?”

Before Spike could process what happened, he found himself outside the cottage with a basket and a list of food ingredients.

“I am being bullied by a bunny the size of my toe; I have officially lost my masculinity.” After questioning his manhood he went into the market to gather the food needed to make Angel’s meal.

An hour later Spike had gotten everything he needed. He was walking along the dirt path back to Fluttershy’s cottage when from the corner of his eye he noticed Twilight walking into the spa.

What’s she up to?

Curiosity got the better of him, so he decided to follow Twilight into the spa. After walking a few feet he heard giggling that he could only assume was Fluttershy and Rarity. He knew he shouldn’t but he hid behind a wall, were he could hear them but they couldn’t see him.

“Hello girls.” Spike could easily tell that that was Twilight.

“Good morning Twilight.” The elegant voice told him that was Rarity

“Hi.” And the lack of words proved that was Fluttershy.

“Did you come to tell us any news of Discord?”

Discord? Oh shit, Discord, I completely forgot.

Spike was about to go in and tell Twilight about last night’s encounter with him until he heard her say something that caught his attention.

“Actually Rarity, with all the fuss over Discord I forgot to congratulate you.”

“On what, darling?”

“Well, Spike told me that you were getting engaged.”

“You’re getting engaged?” Fluttershy squealed with delight.

Rarity let out a chuckle. “Oh, that, well I’m actually not getting engaged.”

When she said that, Spike started to feel light hearted, like he still had a chance with her.

“Then, why would you tell him that?”

“I told him that because…I just couldn’t take it any longer.”

“What do you mean?”

“I told him that so he would give up on me and leave me alone.”

What, leave you alone, we barely see each other anymore.

“Rarity you act as if he were a bother to you.”

“I know, don’t get me wrong I love Spike, just not the way he wants me to.”

Spike couldn’t take the words any longer; he stormed out of the building, but made sure he would not be noticed by the girls.

Spike reached Fluttershy’s cottage in a furious state. He opened the front door and slammed it behind him. Startling Angel who was sitting on the table waiting for Spikes return.

“I can’t believe her! Saying that I need to leave her alone! Do you know how much shit I put up with for her?!” He directed this question towards Angel.

Angel shrugged not knowing the answer.

“A lot, that’s how much! God she just makes me so…” Spike gave a defeated sigh and slumped down on the couch while dropping the basket on the coffee table in front of him.
Angel hopped down from the table and hopped over to Spike, putting a paw on his leg trying to comfort him.

“Do you know what’s pathetic…I still love her.” Spike buried his face in his hands trying to keep himself from crying.

Angel only started to pat Spike’s leg with his paw trying harder to make him feel better.

“Thanks, now I know why Fluttershy likes you so much.”

Angel looked up at him with an I-am-not-amused gaze.

“Only kidding, well let’s go and make you lunch.

After he finished making Angels food, he took a seat at the dining table with Angel sitting across from him. Spike was sitting down eating a familiar round, slim piece of meat. The entire time Spike was eating Angel was giving him a very worried look.

“What, it’s only peperoni. You’re totally safe; I have enough control to not go on an eating spree…OUR DO I!” He roared a loud roar that would scare a manticore.

Angel was terrified and sprinted out the door.

“Wait Angel, come on, I was just kidding.” Spike got up and ran after Angel.

Spike chased Angel around the house until they were in the backyard.

“Come on Angel I was only joking, I’m not actually going to eat you.” Spike tried to approach Angel, which only scared the little bunny more.

Without hesitation, Angel ran into the Everfree forest.

“Wait Angel, it’s dangerous in there, you can get hurt!” Spike ran into forest after Angel. He knew if anything happened to Angel, Fluttershy would not forgive him.

Spike had been running for five minutes and there was still no sign of Angel.

“Angel, where are you!”

Something in the bushes then started to rustle. Worried for Angel’s safety he decided to see if it was Angel.

“Angel, is that you?”

Angel then hopped out of bush and sent Spike stumbling back. “Don’t scare me like that, Angel.”

Without stopping, Angel continued to run back to the cottage. Leaving Spike with a confused look on his face. Spike stood up and made his way towards the bush the Angel jumped out of. He separated a few branches and found a little mouse inside.

“Aw, now why would Angel be scared of such a cute creature?” He picked up the small mouse and held it in his palms. Something about the mouse changed, which kinda scared Spike.

“Hello Spike.”

Spike yelped and dropped the mouse. He slowly backed away from it.

“Now Spike, is that a way to greet old friends?”

“Discord, what do you want now?”

The mouse opened in half like it was perfectly symmetric. Letting a swirling wind escape the open mouse, it felt like a hurricane. And out came Discord.

“I’m here to simply offer the same thing I did yesterday.”

“Yeah, well you can keep it, I still don’t want it,” he said, as he began to walk away.

Discord gave a blood chilling chuckle. “Spike, I think we both know that that’s a lie.”

Spike stopped dead in his tracks and turned to face Discord, who was giving a devilish smile.

“What do you mean?”
With a snap of his fingers the same gem from yesterday appeared in his hand. “This can give you what you truly want…that girl Rarity.”

Spike didn’t even think about the possible outcome of his decision all he knew was that he wanted Rarity to like him…desperately. Spike quickly took the gem from Discord and threw it in his mouth. With a satisfied crunching sound Spike swallowed the gem and sped off towards the cottage.

“He didn’t even give me a chance to explain what happens…that’s boring. Oh well, he will learn his lesson soon enough,” Discord said, growing another disturbing smile.