E.V.O hunters

An alarm clock blared near Spike's head jolting him awake. With smooth motions his hand collided with the button to silence the offending device. Stretching his arms above his head he gave a groan. "Mmmmm haaaaa! God I needed that after yesterday's events." He cooed, scratching at his lower back. Swinging his legs over the edge of his bed Spike started to slowly stretch as Eris appeared, hovering around him.

"Good morning Spike. Good to see you got to rest properly." She said, smiling at her pilot. "With that situation handled they should ease up on how hard they invade our privacy." She continued, pulling up five different newspapers from around the world.

Stretching an arm over his chest Spike asked "What's going on in the world?" Before bending down to touch his toes.

Humming slightly Eris flicked through the virtual pages. "Well let's see. Harmony stocks are on a rise which is normal. A new method to counter wrinkles has been given approval by the F.D.A. OH! Looks like the popstar Sapphire Shores is going on a tour once again after finishing her break from showbiz." She listed.

Jerking straight up Spike's eyes widened. "Sapphire Shores is touring again! She's my favorite singer ever." He shouted, pulling up a web screen for tickets to the tour. "NOOOOOOOOOO!" He shouted to the room, collapsing to his knees.

Floating next to him Eris frowned at his dropped position. "What the hell are you screaming about?" She questioned, looking to the screen.

Sold out.

"Oooooohh." Eris quietly said before snorting as she erupted in laughter, pointing at her pilot on his knees. "You're a crazy groupie aren't you?!" She shrieked in laughter, doubling over. "OMG! I'm so glad I don't have sides anymore or they'd be in so much pain." She giggled.

Sniffling Spike waved weakly at her. "S-shut up..." He cried slightly.

The door to the room slid open as Rarity stepped inside. "Hey Spike, want to join me on a mission? You get a ticket to Sapphire Shore's concert in Spain?" asking innocently only to feel a mass connect with her leg. Looking down showed a teary eyed Spike.

"You really mean it?" He asked like a child.

Smiling down at him she pulled two tickets from her breast pocket. "I try not to make a habit of lying darling." She confirmed, holding them out to him.

Standing up Spike gently took them from her, holding them as if they were the answer to life itself. "Rarity have I ever told you I love you?" He said, wiping the tears from his eyes.

Giving a chuckle Rarity patted his cheek. "You should take a girl to dinner a few times before saying stuff like that Darling. Now get dressed in something casual!" She ordered, clapping her hands. "We leave in two hours." She added, turning, letting the door close behind her.

Saluting the door Spike leaped towards his dresser, pulling out a black shirt with blue jeans and sneakers. Throwing a red flannel over it all he ran out of the room with Eris still giggling behind him towards the cafeteria.

Two hours later the young man stood in front of a fashionably dressed Rarity. "Good to see you on time Mister Drake." She complimented, circling around him. "Simple and almost rustic I see. Not bad, not bad." She added, giving him a thumbs up in approval.

"Glad to have your approval. So what's the mission?" Spike questioned, following the fashion forward woman onto the jet. "Also shouldn't I have my suit for this?" He added, looking back into the hanger where his armor was visible.

With a dismissive wave Rarity replied "Don't worry about that. Just stay on your best behavior while we are out and everything will make sense, Mkay?" She instructed.

Eris and Spike looked to each other before shrugging their shoulders, moving to sit near Rarity. With roar the engines ignited to life, sending them into the air. "Hey Rarity, mind if I ask a couple questions about you?" Spike started off, focusing his attention on the woman.

"As long as none of them are about my age and weight then of course darling." She agreed, shifting in her seat to look the man in the face more properly.

Shaking his head with a smile Spike crossed his arms in front of him. "I was taught early those are big no no questions to ask a lady ma'am." He replied, both sharing a laugh. After collecting himself he asked the first question. "What did you do before joining Harmony?"

"Oh that's easy. I was getting my doctorate in fashion and engineering." She proudly answered.

"Those have to be the farthest from each other's goals you could go for. Why?" " Spike questioned, confused.

"Well darling I adored making fashion that struck the worlds hearts. That made me go for the first doctorate but then I saw a power suit for the first time I just KNEW I had to help with them. The design, the wiring, the feeeeeel." She explained, sighing happily. "They had made great strides in improving the image of a power suit but the mark ones and twos still had the unrefined form. They could do the job but they looked more like blocks attached at swing points. I do try not to brag but with my touches the popularity of the suits shot through the roof." She added, proudly placing a fist over her chest.

Pointing a finger at her Spike gave an aha expression. "I remember them! It was about four years ago when the suits suddenly looked completely different." He pointed out.

Nodding her head Rarity tapped the side of her nose. "Correct. I had just gotten hired and immediately went to work fixing up things. It was also the first time I met Pinkie Pie. We both just connected on our passion to improve the suits. Mine to make them look and feel good and hers to make them hit hard and be hit hard." She reminisced. She wrinkled an eyebrow. "Let me ask you a question Spike." She said.

Slightly surprised Spike nodded. "Sure, fire away. I'm an open book or I like to think I am." He answered back.

Taking a teasing smile Rarity leaned towards him. "What's your favorite part about Sapphire Shores.?" She suddenly asked. When he began to sputter she teased further. "What? I thought you were an open book?"

Fidgeting in his seat Spike questioned back "Why asking about her?" When she giggled he groaned. "Crap, you heard me didn't you?" He ran a hand down his face. Picking himself back up he shrugged. "Honestly I adore her music and her attitude on things. She's had over fifty shows put on to help drum up aid for places hit hard by disasters even before evos were really a thing." He answered.

"True, she always was a kind gal. If a bit on the wild side when she trusts you." Rarity accepted, speaking in a way that peaked Spike's interest.

"Hey Rare's? Do you...kn-" He tried to get out only to be interrupted by the siren signaling they were about to land at their destination.

Rarity gave a look at the man that radiated a knowing piece of information as the ramp to the jet opened. Rarity swayed past the Spike down the ramp towards two figures, one with a blue hoodie that hugged a form that just spoke appeal. "Hello darling, I hope everything has been smooth and simple." She said to the pair.

Spike followed behind only to freeze in place as a voice came from the figure with their hood up. "Ah please! When do I ever do anything smooth and simple babe." Throwing the hood back let blue curls keep wounded around their head free. A sparkling smile flashed as she looked to Spike's form. "Oh, you even brought me a cutie pie. Hope he's fun." She purred.

"Sa-Saphiaaaahhh....SAPPHIRE SHORES!" He shouted, skidding to a halt in front of the woman. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm one of your biggest fans. I loved you in Blitz, Blazers, Blue Bullets." He spewed out in excitement.

Shaking his hand Sapphire gave a cackle. "Damn boy, pulling out that title of all things? Not many remember that movie." She joked, nudging the figure next to her in the shoulder. "Think he passes yet ay Emerald?" She asked.

Emerald adjusted her glasses as she looked to Sapphire. "As long as he can fill the job properly he passes." She coldly replied.

"This is the best time to tell you about the job Spike. Our job today is to go through the day with Sapphire here undercover and finish with her at her performance tonight. There have been some threats from EVOlutionaries against her actions." Rarity said, pulling out a phone.

Spike paused in his fangirling to look at his senior. "Wait a second, aren't they the pro-evo terrorist's group. But from what I know they only target Harmony related targets. What could they want with Miss Shores?" He asked.

"Bah, just call me Sapphire and you're telling me you don't know about my work for Harmony? I'm practically one of the pillars that makes up the foundation of Harmony." Sapphire boasted, pushing out her sizable chest. "It's a piece of cake to get funding for anything when you got this much cake!" She added, shaking her rear towards the stunned Spike.

Eris and Spike helped pick each other's mouths off the ground, shaking off the shock from the celebrity's actions.

Emerald scowled, yanking slightly at the back of Sapphire's hair to get her moving towards the stairs at the top of the tower they were standing on. "Come on you. We have a tight schedule and you don't have much time to spend flirting with the hired guard." She lectured, with Sapphire whining like a small kid.

Looking to Rarity Spike smiled. "You're the best Rarity." He thanked, clutching his hands together.

Flipping her hair as she walked after the two women Rarity smiled. "Make sure the other's don't hear you say that darling. They might get jealous." She accepted with grace.

The group moved down the stairs with Spike chatting in bliss with his celebrity crush. Rarity and Emerald talked about the job and activities that had been spotted recently. Sapphire after ten floors complained why they didn't take the elevator only for Spike to break out of his enjoyment to explain "Actually that would make you a stupid easy target to get rid of. If our enemy stopped the thing or blew it up we wouldn't be able to stop it really."

This was confirmed by the other two women which made Sapphire mope slightly. Twenty more floors later with three left had Sapphire piggy backing on Spike after a large amount of whining. "Honestly Shores why can't you act your age?" Emerald groaned at the pop star's actions.

"Hey! I work very hard to look younger than I am so I can act younger." Sapphire shot back with a humph.

Finally getting to lobby level had Sapphire put up her hood as the four moved through the floor. Walking through the lobby Spike gave a look around with the help of Eris. Running his hand through his hair he spotted a few people whispering at the group. He got worried until he realized they were pointing at him. Rarity nudged him with a smile. "Still can't believe you never got a date before mister hotshot."

Sapphire hooked an arm through his pulling him close, sticking her tongue out at some of the women. "Never been on a date you say? I can fix that for ya." She suggested.

Rarity flinched slightly at Sapphire's actions which made her pause. "That's weird..." She thought to herself as they exited the tower. A car was waiting out front which they piled into. Rarity took the driver's seat while Emerald took a shotgun leaving the back for the fan and celebrity. Pulling slowly out of the parking spot Rarity swung them into the street. "So where to first ma'am." Focusing on keeping professional.

Squeezing into the opening in the middle Sapphire pointed forward. "To the mall!" She shouted with a giggle.

Spike and Eris looked to each other at the view they were given. Both gave appreciative looks while making ok gestures with their hands.

Sapphire flicked on some music on the speakers with no one's shock most being her own music. When everyone looked at her she looked confused. "What? I sound great." She used it as her excuse. Leaning in her seat she poked at Spike's leg with her foot. "So tell me your story boy. Tell me it's something interesting." She ordered, reaching under the seat to pull out a pistol.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! First tell me where that came from?" Spike questioned, alarmed at the sudden firearm.

Cocking her head Sapphire looked at the gun. "What? Did you think there WOULDN'T be weapons in here? How else are we supposed to fight anyone who attacks us?" She countered. With shocking skill she looked over the firearm as Spike calmed down.

After collecting himself and having Eris confirm over fifteen different guns in the vehicle he explained his story. How he had been basically kidnapped all the way down to the gauntlet. He was just finishing telling Sapphire all about how he finally got back to the base when he noticed a car pulling up next to them on the highway and a window rolling down to reveal the barrel of a gun. Without waiting he tore the gun from Sapphire's hand, pulled her to his chest and shouted "Punch it!" Firing off three rounds through the window into the enemy gunman.

Rarity reacted immediately, flooring the gas and launching the car into high speeds. "How many?" She shouted into the back seat as Sapphire peeked over Spike's shoulder to see a car speeding up to their side from behind his form.

Taking the gun from Spike she pushed him down and straddled him as she popped two shots into the driver of the car. With a scan she spotted five more cars chasing them. "At least five, possibly more." She answered before looking down at Spike. "And you sir are in the best position any fan of mine could have." She teased, grinding on him.

Feeling an instinct run through him Spike grabbed her shoulders, pulling her down till her nose was almost touching his. Bullets ripped through where she used to be almost hitting the two in the front. "I don't know I kinda like this position better." He countered, reaching under his seat awkwardly to pull out another gun.

"Oh you are just the best thing I have ever found." Sapphire purred. The two sat up taking shots at the cars on opposite sides of each other. With clean shifting the two untangled to better shoot their targets, ducking as another hail of bullets came through one hitting the radio. A duet rap song started up with Sapphire giving a squeal in glee. "This is my sooooong yaaaaaassss! Spike you gottta sing with me on this one." She ordered.

Spike couldn't help laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation. He was in a car going over a hundred miles an hour on a highway, in a gun fight against a pro evo terrorist group with THE Sapphire Shores assisting in shooting the enemy, and now he had to sing along with her to a song. "Fuck it! Sure!" He shouted back as the two rapped along with the music. Their shots follow with the beat of the music.

"Boy grab this!" Emerald commanded, passing a grenade launcher over her shoulder to the backseat while helping direct Rarity.

Wrapping his hands over the heavy duty weapon Spike was stunned. "The fuck kinda shit you got in this car?" He shouted over a hail of bullets.

Eris popped up from the trunk. "There's an rpg in here!" In disbelief.

Giggling like a madwoman Sapphire got behind Spike to help aim the launcher. "Yeah, forgot that it was in there honestly. But less talking more firing and rapping!" She answered, pressing her chest into his back as her hand wrapped around his over the trigger. "Give me a big show cutie pie. Explosions always excite me." She added.

Taking a second to look back at the wild woman Spike couldn't help shake his head. "My image of you is shattered and the new one I can't tell if it's better." He pointed out, taking aim with the help of Eris.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Three shots three explosions as most of the chasing cars blew up, skidding across the highway. "Aw yeah baby that is what I like to see. I love a man who can handle high explosive ordinances." Sapphire cooed into his ear before going back to singing with the new song.

A swerve from Rarity made Sapphire tumble away from Spike's back. "My apologies darling, Was something in the way." She said, flashing a look at the popstar.

Her lips curled into a mischievous grin as Sapphire connected what Rarity had done with the look. "Of course, Rarity is a pro after all who doesn't let emotions get in the way of things." She teased, yanking Spike down as another hail of bullets ripped through the already heavily damaged cabin.

"Turn right here!" Emerald yelled, pointing to an off-ramp. "We have a blockade being made nearby to slip past." She explained.

"Thanks but not needed." Spike confidently said, pecking Sapphire on the cheek who erupted into a blush. "Thanks to you as well toots." He added smoothly, sitting up to fire off three more shots to knock out the last of the chasing cars. "And just like that we are clear." He declared, ejecting the used shells.

Rarity drove the car at a lowered speed into the blockade where Harmony agents were ready for them. Some even in power suits. Pulling to a stop she sighed heavily, relaxing into the ruined seat. "All this just when we only wanted to go shopping..." She complained lightly, looking into the backseat only to find Spike smiling over a covering popstar. "Spike what the hell did you do to our employer?" She questioned, turning a sharp look onto the man.

Breaking out of her embarrassment Sapphire grabbed Rarity's hand through the middle section. "I'm begging you please let me take this guy. He's the first guy to keep me entertained this long." She begged with a happy smile. "I'll pay literally anything Harmony wants!" She added, trying to sweeten the deal.

Not having any of it Rarity got out of the car, opening the passenger door to yank Spike by the collar outside. "Ladies man here is staying with me. No sale." She argued back.

Spike and Eris sat on their knees in front of the annoyed fashionista. "We're sorry Rarity." They apologized until Eris perked up. "Wait a second, why am I apologizing? You're the one who kissed your crush on the popstar on the cheek." She pointed out, floating up next to Rarity while sticking her tongue out at her pilot.

"Backstabbing little vixen..." Spike grumbled as Rarity began to lecture him.

The rest of the day went with little issue since the escort level was upgraded. Soon it was time for the concert that Sapphire was putting on. Spike learned it was another sponsor event for Harmony publicity. "I can't wait to see Sapphire live!" He giddily said, a brand new signed shirt from the merch being sold on his torso.

"Yes darling I know. You've been talking about it since we got settled into our seats." Rarity replied, sighing in minor exasperation.

The lights settled down as the crowd hushed with the show beginning. Sapphire appeared on the stage in a flash of sparkling blue lights as was her signature. The crowd quickly broke the silence as they erupted into cheers with Spike being one of the higher voices screaming in the crowd. The music thumped out of the massive speakers, the lights swung across the ground and air, and Sapphire herself danced across the stage with ease. After some songs a break was announced with the popstar leaving the stage.

Spike and Rarity began to chat in a side booth when a knock came suddenly at the door. Marching in came Emerald with a furious expression. "That shrimp dicked little... Raahhh!" She growled. Before either of the two Harmony agents could ask what was the issue Emerald grabbed Spike by the collar, dragging him out of the booth. "You are coming with me and you better bring your A-game." She warned, glaring at anyone who looked their way.

Striding slightly behind the two Rarity questioned what was going on. "May I ask what has you in such a mood Emerald? You are normally always the calmest during a show." She moved into a jog to keep up with the woman.

Ducking into an employees only section Emerald paused her walking for a brief moment. Turning to the two her eyes looked like they were red with fury. "We had a deal with that new rising pop star boy named Fustin Keiber to duet a new song with Sapphire tonight but just two minutes ago his agent called to say they are cancelling the deal because the kid doesn't feel like doing it or some horseshit." She angrily explained.

"Rubbing his throat slightly from being choked lightly, Spike raised a brow. "And what does that have to do with me?" He inquired.

"Miss Shores says it's no problem if we replace the kid with you. She says you can keep up well enough with her and as much as I would love to argue with her I will admit you were rather on point during the car chase." Emerald grumbled, folding her arms.

Spike's mind buffered for a second. "Sa-Sapphire wants ME?!? To sing with HER?!?!" He blurted out only to get a hand clamped over his mouth by the manager. "Sharreh..." He mumbled around her grip.

Removing her hand slowly Emerald nodded. "Yes, that's why we have to hurry. Have to get you dressed for the show." She confirmed, taking his hand once again dragging him with her. "So try not to get stage fright on me okay? Or else." She added, glaring daggers at the young man.

"Aren't you missing if Spike's willing to even do this?" Rarity questioned, trying to keep up.

Emerald gave a sharp laugh. "Sapphire said if he needed convincing to just tell him 'If you do good him a special reward.'" She said, dripping with annoyance.

Eris popped into view. "DEAL!" Answering for the pilot before he could, a massive grin on her face.

Spike could only fantasize as he was pulled into a room, placed into a seat and makeup artists descended on him. In no time at all he stood fully decked in an outfit only a celebrity could wear and a large pile of paper slapped into his chest by Emerald.

"Memorize that as quickly as you can. You got ten minutes." She ordered, storming out with Rarity in tow.

Looking over the pages Spike hummed to himself with some help from a recording of the music Sapphire had already made. "Wait...some of these songs I'm all alone." He said aloud in worry but before he could worry further a worker opened the door.

"You are on in two minutes Mister Drake." She said, opening the further ready to lead him to where he needed to be.

Walking fast he neared the stage, sweat building around his brow when Sapphire swooped into his field of vision. "Lookin fiiiiiinnnneee hot stuff." She complimented, circling him as she took in his appearance. When she noticed how stiff she couldn't help giggle. "Don't tell me you are getting scared now. Don't you kill evos for a living?" She teased, leaning close to him.

Gulping Spike didn't even look at her, his focus entirely on the crowd. "Honestly would prefer if the whole crowd were evos I had to fight right now." He muttered. His tongue felt thick and heavy in his mouth.

Smirking in slight amusement Sapphire stood in front of his view. Grabbing his face gently she pulled his forehead down to hers. "Breath cutie. It seems scary but all you have to do is get lost in your own world. Ignore everyone else and just imagine they are cheering. I wouldn't have called ya to replace that idiot if I didn't feel you could handle the pressure. I mean you saved me from a crazy terrorist group trying to blow me up! You got this." She soothed, rubbing the top of his spiked head.

Breathing deeply Spike gave a smile. "Thanks. I can't promise I won't freeze when I get out there but I can at least walk to the center." He said. A beat starting to play signalling his time to walk out.

Patting his ass Sapphire gave a cheeky thumbs up. "More than I could hold against ya champ. Now get out there!" She encouraged, shoving him.

Stumbling forward Spike stepped up to the mic staring over the crowd who gave small cheers at him showing up. The music picked up behind him as a panic filled his mind staring at the crowd, watching them slowly change from cheering to laughing at him. His breathing quickened as he took a step back from the mic.

"-ke. -ike. -pike!" A voice rang in his head until... "SPIKE!" Eris screamed in his head, striking him back into the present. His mind went into overdrive picking up where the beat was. Grabbing the mic his voice rang out.

He began to sing with the beat his mind focusing on emptying the crowd though he halted quickly as the crowd cheered at his performance. With movements that felt second hand he began to dance across the stage much to the people's enjoyment. Working across the stage Spike lost track of time as his body reacted while his mind focused on the music. That is until Sapphire's back connected with his as she appeared on stage, startling him slightly.

"Ready to go pretty boy?" She said away from the mic. A massive grin on her face from watching his work.

Breathing heavily Spike nodded with a smile of his own as the two moved into a duet. Another hour passed before the show ended, allowing them to leave the stage. The moment Spike was hidden behind curtains he collapsed to his knees. "God that was one of the scariest things I've ever done." He groaned.

"You did fantastic darling." Rarity complimented, offering a towel towards the man.

"That was great Spike. Thank you so much for helping with the show." Sapphire said, bowing towards him. "And I think you more than earned that reward." She purred, leaning towards him only to have Rarity grab him, pulling Spike to her chest. "Unless Rarity here wants to give the reward instead." She teased, wiggling her eyebrows at the fashion woman.

Spike was too tired to pull himself away from the enjoyable but embarrassing spot his head currently rested at. "What is the reward anyways?" He questioned.

Giggling mischievously, the popstar looked at the two. "A nice massage by yours truly." She boasted.

Rarity's grip lightly slightly. "Oh...That's tamer then I-" She started.

"In a micro bikini!" Sapphire interrupted, shaking her chest at the man.

Rarity's grip doubled on the man's head. "Absolutely not!" She yelled. "He is far too innocent to be having that done to him." She said.

The two bickered further until Eris popped between them. "Idea! Why don't you both reward him with a massage but without the bikini part? Just regular clothes." She offered, glancing down at Spike who gave a subtle thumbs up.

The two looked to each other before nodding at the same time. "Deal." They said.

Spike was taken into a side room where there was already a massage table ready. "Before you ask I always have one ready for my shows not just for this moment." Sapphire corrected before either of the Harmony agents could question it.

Spike was laid on the table and his shirt taken off. The two are going to work on his form. He groaned in appreciation at the help. "This is honestly heaven having two hot girls do this for me." He thanked them.

The two blushed as they worked though Rarity smacked him lightly on the back of his head. "Hush you, this isn't an everyday thing?" She reprimanded.

Enjoying himself Spike couldn't help as sleep took him over. The girls noticed soon after his breathing steadied. Laughing quietly they backed away, leaving the room so he could rest. "That man is something else isn't he?" Sapphire complimented, shaking her head as she walked next to Rarity.

Sighing heavily Rarity placed a hand on her head. "You have no idea. His story is barely starting at Harmony and yet he already has done or had things happen that would sell dozens of books." She agreed.

Nudging the woman with her elbow Sapphire gave a knowing smile. "You know he's the first guy I've ever seen you be so possessive of. If you don't grab him up quickly others might get to him first." She goaded.

"I could never!" Rarity said loudly. "Besides he's more than five years younger than me." She added.

Laughing loudly the popstar walked a little faster than the fashionista. "You know as well as I do when prince charming is sitting in front of you an age gap becomes one of the least of your worries." She countered, making the other woman have to try to keep up.

This all happening with the sleeping Spike none the wiser as he collected on that sweet sweet R&R