Visiting Aunty Cady

After getting settled into the castle, Spike and Twilight agreed to spend the rest of the day there to rest up. Half the day was already gone, and this would allow them to feel nice and refreshed for the coming activities.

The only difficulty came from Spike trying to convince Twilight to let him have a room to himself. While very hesitant to leave him alone when Cadance was around, she eventually agreed, so long as she occupied the room right next to his.

Deciding to spoil their visitors, Cadance and Shining Armor had some chefs brought in to cook an extravagant meal for them, compete with gourmet dessert. Spike was especially fond of the latter, digging into a slice of specially made gemstone cake. He was even happier to see Twilight keeping her word so far, gleefully enjoying the meal and thanking her brother and sister in law for it.

That night, Spike had a dream much like the one he'd had on the train, but clearer. This time he could see that Cadance was dressed only in a black bra and panties, and she was more mobile. She would move herself up and down, stroking him with her entire body, and using more than her tail to brush against a certain bump. Thankfully he didn't ruin the sheets, though he did discover a bit of a stain in his underwear when he woke up. Nothing he hadn't dealt with before.

After he changed and donned an undershirt and casual shorts, Spike followed a particularly delicious smell to a dining room different than where they had dinner last night. He discovered a room much more like a smaller, traditional kitchen with a table. And he discovered something else.

"Morning, Spike" Cadance said as she briefly looked at Spike over her shoulder. She was cooking pancakes on the stove, clad in a loose fitting t-shirt that seemed like it could be Shining Armor's. And besides her panties, which could only be seen thanks to her tail lifting the back of the shirt, she apparently wore nothing else.

"M-M-M-Morning Aunty Panty- Cady! Aunty Cady" Spike stammered as he couldn't bring himself to not stare at his aunt's behind and long legs.

"Hope you don't mind pancakes for breakfast."

"Are you kidding? You know I love your cakes. That you make in a pan! Like you used to when you had to foalsit Twilight in the morning."

"You remember!"

"I sure do." Though I definitely don't remember you dressing, or I guess not dressing, like that back then when you made them. "Um...why aren't you wearing like...sleep shorts, or pants, or anything like that?"

"This is how I always dress in the morning before getting fully ready."

"Fair, but I really think you should reconsider while me and Twilight are here. I don't think anyone wants her going off like she did yesterday, only worse."

"Hm, I guess you do have a point. Okay, I'll put something on, but something else needs to happen before I do."

"What?"

"You need to pry your eyes off my ass so they don't get trapped under what I put on" Cadance said as she looked at Spike with a smirk.

"Gah! Sorry! Sorry! I didn't mean to stare!" Spike exclaimed as he turned away, blushing furiously.

"Don't worry about it. You should hear about how many times I caught Shining staring before we started dating. Go and wake up Twilight if she hasn't gotten up yet while I put something more decent on."

"Okay. And may I advise something spacious and baggy? Something that won't-"

"Show off my sexy ass?"

"...I mean, I...might not say it like that. But yeah" Spike said nervously before speeding off to Twilight's room while Cadance giggled. Spike approached the door of Twilight's room and gave it a few light knocks. "Mom? You awake?" Upon getting no response, Spike opened the door and entered, and saw his mother still asleep under the covers, her back facing him. He smiled and walked up to the bed, leaning over and giving his mother's shoulder a light shake. "Mom? It's morning. Time to get up."

"Hm? Mm" Twilight groaned as she started shifting, slowly emerging from her slumber. She turned slightly and reached out her arm, placing her hand on the back of Spike's neck. "Morning, my little dragon" Twilight said groggily, her eyes still closed, before leaning up and giving Spike a kiss on the lips.

Spike drew back in surprise once his mother released him and started to sit up. He was used to Twilight kissing him when he woke her up, but it was always on the cheek. Uh...I mean she's just waking up, and her eyes were still closed. It was just a little accident. Yeah. Definitely.

"You sleep well last night?" Twilight asked as she stretched her arms upward.

"...Uh, yeah" Spike replied as he straightened his stance. "How about you?"

"Same. Of course, it would've been better if I had my snuggle buddy with me."

"You seem to manage fine when we're at home" Spike pointed out as he crossed his arms.

"Well, yeah. But that's different."

"How? We're still in the same building not that far from each other. Like at home."

"Ugh, I hate morning mouth. I should go use the bathroom and brush my teeth."

"Uh huh" Spike replied to her thinly veiled attempt to change the subject. "That's a good idea, considering Cadance is making pancakes."

"Cadance is making pancakes?! I haven't had some of hers in years. I better hurry" Twilight said as she grabbed her toothbrush and mane brush before exiting the room and making for the nearest bathroom. Spike just smirked and shook his head.

Well, she is still being happier about the trip. I won't bring up her little accident, Spike thought to himself as he made his way back to the kitchen.

"Better?" Cadance asked as Spike walked back in. She was wearing some baggy sweatpants that definitely didn't show off her sexy ass. As she put it.

"Much. Twilight's just using the bathroom, she'll join us soon. Hey, where's Shining Armor?"

"Are you kidding? Anytime he gets time off he sleeps in like a log made of cement. You could scream into his ear with a megaphone and he won't wake up. But he should come out soon."

"I wish I could sleep like that. It's way too easy for Twilight to wake me up when I sleep in."

"Well on the plus side, you get first crack at the pancakes. Still like chocolate chips and lots of syrup?"

"You know I do, Aunty Cady. You know I do."

"Well take a seat and I'll get them to you in a jiff." It took maybe a minute for Cadance to bring Spike his plate. She placed it in front of him and placed a loving kiss on his cheek before returning to the stove. "Mmuah. There you go, my favorite nephew."

"Thanks Aunty Cady! And I'm your only nephew" Spike pointed out before digging in to his stack.

"That's why you're my favorite!" Cadance chirped, making Spike chuckle through a mouthful.

Cadance was already setting down Spike's second plate when he noticed something. Twilight still hadn't shown up, and neither did Shining Armor. That's weird. She doesn't usually take this long in the bathroom. And Shining's appetite is almost as big as mine. He should definitely be out here by now. Maybe Mom went in the wrong direction. I mean, we still get lost in our own castle from time to time. "I'm gonna go see what's keeping Mom."

Spike left the kitchen and walked down the hall towards his and Twilight's rooms. He slowed down and furrowed his brow confusedly as he started hearing voices. He quickly deciphered it was his mother and Shining Armor, but he was confused by what he could make out. Shining Armor seemed to sound playful and chuckled a few times, while his mother had a slight tone of protest and exasperation.

"...better when they're minty fresh."

"I said cut it out! They're not that far away, they could hear you!"

"Hasn't stopped me all that much before."

"Mom? Shining? Is that you guys?" Spike briefly heard hurried clip clopping before his mother speedily appeared and walked up to him, her mane now brushed. Shining Armor followed soon after in a calm walk.

"Hi Spike! What's up?" Twilight chirped as if hiding something.

"Just wanted to see what was taking you so long. You don't want Aunty Cady's pancakes after they lose their freshness. I heard yours and Shining Armor's voices. What were you talking about?"

"Oh, Shiny here was just uh...teasing me about my sleep wear. Yeah." Twilight wore a red, long sleeved pajama shirt and matching pants that were slightly puffy. They did seem more befitting of a teenager. "Said it made me look like a filly."

"It does remind me that you're still my cute little sis" Shining Armor said as he placed his hands on Twilight's shoulders, giving them a little shake. He then gave her three quick kisses, starting with her cheek and traveling down her neck. Twilight seemed to stiffen a a bit before she responded.

"Sh-Shining, I told you to cut it out! Let's go and get breakfast already" Twilight insisted as she broke away from her brother and walked towards the kitchen at a brisk pace.

Spike stared after her, not entirely sure about the reason she had given. Although Shining Armor did back it up. And he didn't mind seeing his mother squirm the way she usually made him.

"We torture her cuz we love her, right little bro?" Shining Armor asked jovially.

"Yeah. Yeah we do." Spike and Shining Armor made their way to the kitchen, where Twilight was already enjoying her own plate of pancakes with various fruits and whipped cream topping them. The rest of the breakfast went by nicely, the whole family exchanging small talk and banter. After, they departed to get ready for their day out.

The first thing for their family visit/get together was to explore the Crystal City's relatively recent business area, check out all the shops and what they had to offer. Spike always loved going to such places, there was always a charm to it. And for the first time in a while, he was gonna get to go without his mother hanging off him.

It had been nothing short of a miracle convincing Twilight to agree to splitting up in pairs, or more accurately the pairs themselves. Cadance and Shining Armor insisted that the latter go with Twilight so they could get some sibling time with each other, and Twilight did her best to try and have Spike accompany them. They were having none of it.

"You know, Twily, I hear they opened up a string of new bookstores."

"...A string?" Twilight had repeated with a hint of excitement.

"Yup. And I've actually been wanting to check them out myself."

"Let me guess. For the comic book sections?"

"Maybe."

"There you go, Mom" Spike said enthusiastically. "You and Shining can go check out the bookstores. I don't have any new comics to check out, so you two can have them all to yourselves. You'll probably forget I'm not there the second you see one book."

"But I don't want to forget you're not there!" Twilight whined. "What would you even do with Cadance, anyway? I know you don't like going to mare's clothing stores."

"Did you forget I'm the cool aunt to your uptight mom, Twilight?" That earned Cadnace a brief glare. "There's plenty of other stores for him to check out on his own. I'll just make sure to keep him in sight."

"I don't know."

Spike got close to Twilight and whispered in her ear. "You can have three full on cuddle naps if you go."

"Yay books!" Twilight cheered happily as she flew up a few feet in the air. She grabbed one of her brother's hands and started pulling him along as she continued flying. "Come on, Shining!"

"Twily, hang on! You don't even know where the stores are!"

"She doesn't have to! She can sniff books out!" Spike called to his quickly retreating surrogate brother.

"You have to teach me how to do that with her" Cadance said as she got closer to Spike.

"Sorry, it's only something I can do."

"Drat. Well, they've gone off for their fun" Cadance said as she hooked an arm around his. "Let's go explore for our own." Spike stumbled a bit as Cadance started leading them towards the various shops. He quickly got accustomed to it, as Twilight often did this herself.

Cadance got closer and leaned her head on his shoulder. He furrowed his brow slightly, sure that she was rubbing his arm the slightest bit, and that her tail was purposefully brushing against his. Twilight usually did the former two also, but he was more accustomed to it when it was her. And he usually only felt his tail being brushed by another when on a date.

"Hm, you feel a little warm, Spike. But it's not that hot out today."

"W-Well, you know. Dragon and all. Sometimes we just get these hot..flashes out of nowhere." Hot flashes?! Seriously?!

"I did not know that. It actually feels kind of nice" Cadance said as she rubbed his arm with her thumb.

Spike felt his wings slowly start to unfurl. He pulled them back in tightly before they could make any progress. No you don't! Down boys! Glad my pants can hide my other troublemaker well enough. Cadance unfurled one of her own wings and wrapped it around him like a cloak, her feathers tickling his now twitching, restrained wings. I've missed her, but I need to find a store and get away for now!

"Hm" Cadance hummed pleasantly as she briefly nuzzled her head on Spike's shoulder.

Okay, now I know she has to be doing this on purpose. Right?!

Luckily for Spike, both he and Cadance managed to find seperate stores that caught their interest, near enough that it wouldn't take them long to find each other. Cadance went off to find some formal wear that was a bit more casual and comfortable than what she had for royal business. Along with some casual 'civilian' clothing.

Spike went inside a few pop culture centered stores, those places that sold collectible/exclusive items, old and new. Shirts and hats, figures, bobble heads, key chains, and the like. He also decided to check out some clothing stores himself and see if anything caught his interest. He did like to dress up nicely every once in a while.

It was in a clothing store that Spike noticed a young crystal mare with a light blue coat and a white, ponytailed mane seemingly staring at him. He caught her quickly looking away when he looked toward her. He thought he noticed a light blush on her cheeks. He realized that he remembered seeing her in one of the previous stores he'd visited. Spike had a strong suspicion as to why this mare was directing her attention at him, and her apparent following of him.

It had taken a while for him to get tired of and get rid of the attention he recieved for being the city's savior. Though this attention was left behind mostly by the older citizens, the colts and fillies at the time had grown to see him like a legendary figure, and quite a few still regarded him highly. The mare he saw seemed to be in that age range. He decided to leave the matter alone, but would keep an eye out for her.

Spike met back up with Cadance, finding it a bit surprising she only had one medium bag from any of the stores she went into. He only bought for himself a Power Ponies key chain. "Are you kidding me, Spike? That's it?" Cadance asked as they walked together.

"What? It was the only thing I really felt like buying."

"Well that's just not acceptable at all. Come on!" Cadance urged as she grabbed Spike's arm and started pulling him along. "We're having lunch at a pricey place, on me. And you're gonna get whatever dessert you want. Price is not an issue."

"Aunty Cady, you don't have to-"

"No use trying to talk me out of it. I'm in cool aunt mode."

Oh well, Spike thought as he quickened his pace to keep up.

***

"Oof" Spike huffed as he leaned back in his chair. He had just finished his delicious dessert on top of a really tasty lunch. Cadance had dragged him into a pricey eatery as she promised, and made sure he ordered something expensive. She checked his initial choices to make sure he wasn't cheating. And she insisted to the manager that they pay in full instead of receiving a royal discount, or just a free meal. "I don't think I've ever had a lunch that good. I can't believe they had gem ice cream here! I thought it was only a rumor, or even just very exclusive."

"Told ya you'd enjoy it" Cadance said cheerfully before taking a sip of her drink. She'd had a surprisingly big lunch herself, though no dessert. "So, while we wait for our food to digest, let's talk. Tell me how the girl situation is, lover boy. The way Twilight talked makes it sounds like you had mares leaving your room every morning."

"Pff, I wish. She only makes it sound that way. But I actually have been doing pretty well. A lot of dates. Had a few marefriends here and there."

"Anyone I might know?"

"Scootaloo, for one."

"Really? Not Sweetie Belle?"

"I'd rather not risk Rarity being put off about giving me a chance by dating her sister."

"Not the worst reasoning, but if there's anything there, I say you should go for it. Not every marefriend has to be serious, you know. It can just be for some fun."

"*gasp* Aunty Cady!" Spike exclaimed in faux shock. "Having a marefriend without it being serious?! What do you think me? A man-whore?! Mother would likely faint from hearing such words."

Cadance snorted before bursting into mirthful laughter. "She...She probably would, wouldn't she? Of course I don't think of you like that, my dear nephew. I would say...gentledrake playboy" Cadance covered her mouth as she giggled.

"You know, I think I actually like the sound of that" Spike replied in earnest "I think it fits."

"You know, I think it does" Cadance said as she started moving her straw in her cup. "You could probably make any mare that caught your interest swoon with a few sweet nothings."

"Who says I haven't already? I bet I could even make someone as beautiful as the Princess of Love swoon, if they caught my interest."

"Could you now? Hm. The smooth confidence looks good on you, Spike" Cadance complimented as she rested her chin in her hand, her eyes lidded.

"Really?" Spike said while wearing a similar expression.

"Mm hm. Gentledrake playboy definitely fits."

For a moment, the two just sat there, looking at each other, Cadance still moving her straw in her cup. She was the one to cease the moment as she drew back and stood up. "Well, we should get going. We gotta meet up with Twilight and Shiny soon."

"...Uh yeah" Spike said quickly as he stood up himself.

"I'm gonna go pay. You can wait outside for me."

"Some fresh air actually does sound good about now." Spike made for the entrance while Cadance walked to the register. Did I just semi-flirt with Aunty Cady right now? And more importantly, did she flirt back?! Spike continued pondering this until Cadance returned and they made their way to the rendezvous point.

Spike and Cadance took a seat on a bench and waited for Twilight and Shining Armor to arrive. It was only ten minutes before the agreed time. "Hey, Spike. I see a lemonade stand over there, and I could go for one about now. I'll be right back. Want one?"

"No thanks, Aunty Cady. I'm still working off lunch." Spike stood up and stretched, stepping behind the bench in case anyone else wanted to sit there. He placed his hands in his pockets and looked around casually, keeping an eye out for his mother and Shinign Armor.

Not long after Cadance walked away, Spike ended up spotting the same mare from before, sitting at a communal table not too far away. He had actually caught a glimpse of her earlier before he and Cadance entered the restaurant. If she wasn't following him, then it was one hell of a coincidence.

Spike soon saw that she was going to do whatever it was she'd wanted to do this whole time, as she stood up from her table and started making her way toward him. He didn't show any reaction, simply watching her out of the corner of his eye as she got closer. She seemed to look a little nervous.

"Um, excuse me?" the mare asked as she finally came up to Spike. He turned his head toward her to indicate she had his attention.

"Hello."

"Hi. Um..." She was fidgeting with her fingers, blushing slightly, and not looking directly at him. "I just wanted to ask you something, if it's not an issue. A-A-Are you...Spike, the Brave and Glorious?"

"Indeed he is" Cadance said as she suddenly stepped in out of nowhere, standing not too far away from the bench, a cup of lemonade with a straw in hand. Spike looked over his shoulder in surprise before looking back at the mare.

"Princess! Then it really is you! Oh my gosh, I can't believe it" the young mare said as she grew very giddy. "You saved the whole city when I was around your age. I didn't see it, but I always listened to the story. And I never got to meet you, but I hav- had the biggest crush on you!" the mare exclaimed as she blushed. "I can't believe I just said that."

"Wow" Spike replied, a bit bewildered as he started to blush himself. "Um, thanks. That's very flattering."

"You know he's single?" Cadance once again interjected. "He's on a family visit, so he's not really available for dates. But I bet he wouldn't mind giving you a kiss as compensation."

"What?!" both Spike and the young mare exclaimed. The former gave his aunt a look that conveyed 'Are you crazy? I just met her! I don't even know her name!' It was an impressive feat to convey all that with one look.

"Oh come on" Cadance urged with a whisper in Spike's ear. "She's a cute little thing meeting her fillyhood crush. It's adorable. It would make her day. And it'd probably be fun for you too. You're on vacation, live a little, mister Brave and Glorious." Spike considered this for a moment and decided, Oh, why the hell not? Cadance read as such on his face. "Good. Just remember my advice again."

"Um...no offense, Princess, but I'm not so sure that would be appropriate."

"Why not? You're just an admirer looking to show your gratitude to our city's savior. And he's not opposed, are you, Sir Spike?"

"Not really, no" Spike replied calmly with a smile, startling the mare.

"R-Really?"

"Really. Especially for a mare as pretty as you, Ms....I'm sorry, I didn't get your name."

The mare had gone stiff and red faced at being called pretty by the dragon and had to compose herself before responding. "Oh, uh...Tulip Blossom."

"And a pretty name to match. I feel like I should be asking you for a kiss."

"Oh my goodness. Spike the Brave and Glorious, you're making me blush" Tulip said as she placed her hands on her cheeks.

"Please, you can just call me Spike. And by the way, the blush makes you look even cuter. So, would you like that kiss?" Tulip could only nod her head rapidly. "Coming right up" Spike said as he got close to her. He placed his finger under her chin and raised her head to look at her, face to red and wide eyed face. He slowly leaned in, closing his eyes as he did so. He tilted his head and gently placed his lips on hers.

Tulip's eyelids fluttered before they closed, and her right leg raised into the air. She pushed forward, deepening the kiss a bit. Cadance just looked on with a proud smile. After nearly a minute, Spike broke the kiss, leaving Tulip with her lips still puckered.

"So how was it?" Spike asked nicely. Tulip's eyes fluttered open, and she stared at Spike for a few seconds before throwing herself at him. She wrapped her arms around him and rejoined their lips with an aroused hum, to Spike's surprise. His surprise soon melted away, and he melted into the kiss, wrapping his arms around Tulip. Their lips smacked as they started making out in full view of everyone. Spike's wings audibly unfurled to full span, thankfully without being impeded by Tulip's arms.

Spike's tongue instinctually probed Tulip's lips and was immediately granted entrance. Tulip inhaled sharply in surprise as Spike's lengthy tongue started playing with her own. Cadance's eyes became lidded as she continued watching the shameless, public display. She took a calm sip of her lemonade before biting her lip. She took a moment to slowly trace her eyes over Spike's impressively large wings. Her own wings ruffled slightly as she felt a tingle go through them. Her eyes widened slightly when she saw Spike's hands start to travel down Tulip's back toward her ass.

"What in the hell is going on here?!"

Uh oh, Spike thought as both he and Tulip broke their kiss after hearing Twilight's cry of outrage. Though they didn't separate.

"It looks like my little bro is showing off his game, and winning" Shining Armor said enthusiastically as he and Twilight approached.

"Don't encourage this! You! Get off of him you little tramp!" Twilight didn't wait for Tulip to obey, using her magic to pull her off of Spike and place her twenty feet away.

"I'm sorry, Princess Twilight! I'm sorry!" Tulip exclaimed as she started running away. "Still the best day of my life!"

Twilight nearly shouted a threat at Tulip, but thought better of doing so in public. She turned her infuriated gaze toward her son, crossing her arms and tapping one of her hooves on the ground.

"Uh, heeeey Mom" Spike said nervously."Thought you might've forgotten where we agreed to meet up. How were the bookstores?" Twilight simply narrowed her eyes more. "Is there something wrong?"

"Would you care...to explain...what I just saw?" Twilight seethed through clenched teeth.

Spike shifted his eyes to his brother in a silent plea for help. Shining Armor simply raised his hands and shook his head, as of to say "No way I'm getting in the middle of this." Spike knew better than to try the same with the mare who got him into this, so he looked back at his mother, whose hoof was tapping at a faster pace. "Um...not really?" he replied with pathetic sounding hope.

Twilight quickly shifted her rage face toward Cadance, indicating she knew she had a hand in this. Cadance for her part seemed unnervingly calm, still smiling. "Hey, don't look at me. I had...only about half to do with this."

Twilight looked back at her son, her lips slightly puckered as she pressed them together. "Everyone. Back to the castle. Now." Twilight uncrossed her arms as she started walking, not waiting or checking to see if everyone was following. She didn't have to.

Spike stayed behind Cadance with Shining Armor. He leaned toward his brother slightly and spoke to him in a hushed voice. "Since I'm probably gonna die soon, you can have all my comics. Oh, and do me a favor. Tell Rarity I loved her."