Author's Note

I give you Chapter 2.

Please enjoy. :)

Preperations

Within the town of Ponyville, by a castle made entirely of crystal, a young emerald and purple dragon was heading out of the castle with a couple of bags with him. Accompanying him was his surrogate elder sister, Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship and Celestia’s former student.

“Are you sure you have everything Spike?” Twilight asked

“Yes Twilight! For the millionth time, I have everything I need for this vacation with Celestia!” Spike replied in an annoyed tone.

“You have all your bags, clothes and cell phone?”

“For the love of- Yes Twilight, I just said I have everything!!”

“I’m sorry Spike but this is Celestia we are talking about and who knows what she has planned!” Twilight normally so calm and focused was into total panic mode whenever her mentor was involved.

“Twilight will you just calm down! You don’t want to have another panic attack like when Celestia informed you. Do you?” Spike recalled and questioned

Twilight couldn’t help but blush a bit and look away in complete embarrassment. It was only a few days ago when she received the letter from Celestia informing her about her vacation plan and that she was taking Spike with her.

***A Few Days Ago***

“Alright so all the students will be taking their friendship tests at the end of the week.” Twilight spoke, going through all of her schedules, duties, and assignments at her office at the School of Friendship. With her was her ever faithful number one assistant and little brother figure, Spike.

“I’m sure they will be thrilled.” Spike’s sarcasm was unmistakable… except maybe to Twilight.

“Okay with that settled, let's move on to our next order of business: restocking the school’s library!” Twilight said with utter glee.

“Twilight we’ve been over this! The library has enough books!” Spike practically shouted. “In fact, the school’s head librarian had already told you, multiple times in fact, that the library is fully stocked and cannot accept any books at this time!!!”

“Oh come on Spike!” Twilight whined like a child. “A good library needs new books every now and then.”
“True but the key word in that sentence is ‘’need’’ and our schools library has enough books.” Spike explained in annoyance. “And don’t try to hide it, you just want those new books just so you can read them and add them to you personal collection.

“That’s not true!” Twilight shouted in defense of her innocence…. Until Spike’s glare and raised eyebrow forced a confession. “Okay, so maybe I’m a little eager to read new books.”

Twilight gave a sheepish and embarrassed smile but Spike was beyond annoyed. He rubbed his temple and sighed heavily.

“Oh don’t be like that Spike. Things have been just so quiet and boring lately.” Twilight attempted to explain her behavior. “And there hasn’t been much work lately.”

“Not much work lately!?” Spike chuckled and gave a rather incredulous look to his sister figure. “I’ve been pretty busy maintaining your charts and school documents, keeping all the student's grades organized AND curbing your attempts to gain new unneeded books!!!”

Twilight gave a nervous and surprised look after hearing Spike’s outburst. “Well… When you put it that way….”

“(UGH) I need a brea-” Burp. Spike’s sentence (and complaining) was interrupted by one of his magical burps, messages from Celestia. “What now?”

“A message from Princess Celestia?” Twilight’s curiosity was piqued. Anything that is related to her former mentor almost instantly got the purple alicorn’s attention.

“Yup. And it’s for you” Spike handed the letter to Twilight who began reading in earnest.

At first, Twilight seemed pleased to hear from Celestia after such a long while but after getting further into the letter she started to grow surprised then a bit tense.

“Twilight? What is it? What did Celestia say?” Spike’s curiosity was caught when he saw Twilight’s expression change from happy to surprise and finally to worryment so quickly. More often than not, Spike did worry for Twilight’s emotional state.

“...Well other than having me negotiate with Ember on the whole Dragonlands railroad construction, Princess Celestia is going to be taking a vacation next week.” Twilight answered.

“Doesn’t sound too bad.”

“And she is bringing you along…” Twilight finished but she had a very nervous smile on her face, almost about to into full panic mode.

“Really? I’m going on a vacation!?” Spike wanted to make sure he heard it right.

“Looks that way.” Twilight still had that nervous look on her face. “But why would take a vacation now and bring you along?”

“Twilight, don’t forget that things in Canterlot have been pretty busy and she is my mom.” Spike did sometimes have to remind Twilight that Celestia did legally adopt him when he was hatched before allowing Twilight’s family to raise him.

“I haven’t forgotten Spike, it’s just this seems rather sudden doesn’t it?” Twilight responded.

“Well from what mom has told me, she is pretty stressed, tired and would like a breather.” Spike explained which earned him a puzzled look from Twilight. “You are the only one she writes letters to. Again, she is my mom.”

“Ok but still… With the tests coming up and now that I have to contact Ember to smooth things out with the railroad construction, I need all the extra help I can get.”

Spike shook his head. “Twilight are you afraid of this little surprise will disrupt your schedule or of me going away for a while and relaxing, thereby leaving you without an assistant to handle all the heavy work?” Spike’s tried to hide his amused smirk but it was near impossible, the feeling was too great to hide.

Twilight gave such a scolding glare that Spike’s smirk faded if only for a brief moment. “Not even close! I can handle all the heavy workload you normally do for me without breaking a sweat!” Twilight adamantly defended.

“Alright then, so I better get my things ready for this vacation.” Spike shrugged and turned to head back to his room.

“I better go with you so you have everything you need and have the right outfits.” Twilight got up from her desk and quite quickly followed after Spike.

“Uh, I appreciate the help Twilight but I can handle picking out my own clothes for this vacation.” Spike tried to dissuade Twilight, having full knowledge of her obsessive need to organize.

“But this vacation involves Celestia!! I’ve told you before, there’s nothing casual about royalty!” Twilight reminded Spike.

“Twilight, this is not a delegation mission Celestia is going on.” Spike reasoned. “It’s a vacation to relax and perhaps wants to spend time with me her son.”

“You don’t know that!” Twilight’s panic side returned.
“What did the letter say?”

Twilight got the letter and re-read it outloud, almost expecting to be right.

‘My Dearest Twilight, I have decided to take some personal time off from my royal duties here in Canterlot. Things have been so busy and stressful lately, that a vacation to just relax has become a much needed desire. At the start of next week, I will be heading out to a personal vacation spot I reserve for a more quiet and relaxing vacation rather than the excitement and action filled one my sister and I had previously.’

‘With me, I would very much like to take Spike along. It’s been so long since he and I spent time together as mother and son, as family. I would very much like this to be a mother-son family vacation. I know it’s asking a lot that I’m taking your number one assistant away but if you are willing to give him this vacation then I will be very grateful.’

‘Your former teacher,
Princess Celestia’

Twilight finished re-reading the letter, stared blankly and in silence, as Spike was right, if not word for word. She looked up and Spike did have an unimpressed and deadpan look on him.

“...Or maybe she just wants to spend time with her son by going on a vacation.” Twilight nervously chuckled and had a sheepish smile.

Spike just glared.

“Okay I’m sorry but let me help pick out outfits.”

“Not going to happen.” Spike said as if it was final.

“Come one Spike, I’m sorry.” Twilight continued to apologize even as Spike walked away, with her following. “At least let me help you get organized for this trip.”

“Not necessary Twilight.”

“Please?!”

“No!!”

***Back to the Present***

“Need I go on?” Spike finished recounting the day Celestia’s letter arrived.

“Not necessary!” Twilight hurriedly answered. It was embarrassing enough that she overreacted on Celestia’s intention of a vacation but to presume on what the sun princess was planning with Spike just mortified her.

“Don’t worry Twilight, everything will be fine.” Spike reassured his big-sister. “I’ll only be gone for a week at most. You can handle being without your number one assistant for that long right?”

“Yes and I’m sorry Spike.” Twilight finally conceded and apologized again. “It’s just nerve racking whenever Celestia has a plan and this out-of-the-blue vacation plan is just…

“Listen Twilight, I know you don’t exactly do well with surprises, especially if they involve Celestia, but this is just a vacation.” Spike reasoned. “Nothing outrageous or world-ending threat is going to happen.”

“Alright, alright.” Twilight took deep breaths to regain her calm and composure. “So what is this personal vacation spot Celestia spoke of?

“Oh, it’s a beach condo of sorts, separated from public areas. Completely private.” Spike explained. “Mom normally uses it whenever she is looking for a more personal and quiet vacation.”

“Where’s it located?”

“Ah ah ah, it’s a secret.” Spike playfully said. “I’m sworn to secrecy.”

The Friendship Princess pouted at that but did not press it and decided to leave it since it wasn’t her business. It wasn’t her beach house after all.

“What time is she coming to pick you up?” Twilight asked.

“She should be here pretty soon. Celestia said she would arrive in a carriage that will then take us to the condo.” Spike answered.

Spike and Twilight waited for about 15 minutes before they saw a flying carriage coming into view. It wasn’t lavish in design as most royal carriages are, probably to make sure onlookers wouldn’t notice that a royal member of Equestria is flying over their heads. Said, carriage landed just in front of the duo and after it came to a stop, its occupant emerged. Twilight was somewhat surprised, as Celestia wasn’t wearing a dress fit for royalty but a far more casual outfit. She wasn’t used to that.

“Spike, Twilight, good to see you.” Princess Celestia happily said, giving her son a loving hug and a quick peck on the cheek. She then gave her former star pupil a hug as well. “All set and ready Spike?

“Yup.” Spike said in earnest. “I’m looking forward to this vacation.”

“Indeed. Total relaxation, warm sun, calm and soothing ocean breeze and no stressful duties.” Celestia said with a bright smile.

“I’m sure you two will have a great time.” Twilight chimed in.

“Oh we sure will Twilight and thank you for letting me steal your number one assistant for a while.” Celestia spoke with complete appreciation in her tone.

“It is no problem at all Princess.” Twilight replied, trying to ignore Spike’s raised eyebrow and expression. “Just bring him back when the vacation is over.”

“Will do.” Celestia giddly said as she grasped Spike’s arm. “Now lets be off, I want to get there before dark.

All three said their goodbyes, Spike’s luggage was loaded onto the carriage and its two occupants were boarded. As the carriage started to depart, Spike and Celestia gave a last goodbye wave to Twilight before lifting off into the air. After about 10 minutes into the flight, mother and son began to talk.

“Well here we are.” Spike said with an eager look on his face. “To be honest, I’m actually kinda excited. It’s been forever since we last took a trip to the beach house.”

“Well I wouldn't say forever but pretty close.” Celestia remarked. “Last time we were there was when you were still pretty small and at the beach house, I taught you how to swim.”

“Oh yeah.” Spike vaguely remembered but he did remember Celestia taught him how to swim.

Spike didn’t notice it but Celestia’s expression changed a bit, one that was flirty and suggestive. “You know Spike, it’s been quite a while since you and I spent time privately at all in fact.”

Spike blushed a bit as his mother scooted closer and leaned into his form. “Well it has been busy and crazy these past few years.” The young dragon could only nervously chuckle as his mom’s massive breasts squished against his left arm.

“Indeed it has been.” Celestia was giggling like a filly on the inside. “With Twilight keeping you busy and helping your friends deal with disasters, I’m sure it must be stressful.”

“Y-Yeah, though I’m sure it was more stressful at Canterlot dealing with all those royal duties.” Spike stammered a bit as Celestia continued to cuddle with him.

“Oh you have no idea!” Celestia bemoaned. “I swear all those court ponies and all the paperwork have left me bored and stress out of my mind. One of the reasons, I organized this little vacation.”

“O-One of the reasons?” Spike caught that little detail.

“Yup.” Celestia’s suggestive look grew stronger.

“...What’s the other reason?” Spike fearfully asked.

“This.” Celestia grabbed the back of Spike’s head and gave him a deep, passionate kiss.

Spike’s eyes widened as his mother gave him a hot make-out session, her tongue dancing with his more slender, sinuous one. Celestia moaned openly, clearly enjoying the moment, as she continued her aggressive kissing. Spike wanted to stop, or at least resist, but the moment was taking its effect on him and slowly melted into the kiss.

Celestia finally ended the kiss with a soft pop, saliva strings coated the edges of their mouths before distance broke them. She giggled at her son’s blushing expression.

“This is going to be a vacation that will definitely relieve all of our pent-up stress.” Celestia then rested Spike’s head on top of her bountiful chest and placed her arms around him.

Spike’s blush only grew. Though the pillows his head rested on were beyond comfortable, he couldn’t help but feel as if this vacation is going to leave him more drained then relaxed...