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I'm planning a massive update for all of my fics, adding 5 more chapters to Dragonlord, finishing Dragonkin, and the long awaited updates for Isekai'd and Gladiators; Plus I will also be uploading a new fic sometime this month, If God allows it.

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Dragonlord Ch. 8 Matters of the heart

A FEW WEEKS LATER

“TOE-TAPPER! SANDALWOOD! YOU’RE OUT!” screamed coach Bulk as the 2 boys walked out of the court and sat on the nearby bleachers.

“SPIKE AND APPLEJACK WIN ONCE AGAIN. That makes it 500 victories straight.” said Bulk as Spike and Applejack fist bumped each other.

“OK MAGGOTS, WE HAVE TIME FOR ONE MORE ROUND BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY, AND SINCE NEXT WEEK IS THE LAST WEEK OF CLASS THIS IS YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO DEFEAT THESE 2, ANY VOLUNTEERS?!” he continued.

“I doubt it coach, we’ve been undefeated for 5 months, there is lit’rally no one in this school that can defeat us, not even you and Discord!” said Applejack.

“Don’t remind me.” said Bulk as he rubbed his face.

“Don’t sing victory just yet Apple-brain!” said Rainbow Dash as she and Soarin walked onto the court.

“Yeah, first you have to defeat us!” said Soarin

“Again?! Dudes we’ve defeated you almost 100 times not counting the friendlies we play at the park.” said Spike.

“Ah, Rainbow Dash and Soarin Tempest, nice of you 2 to join us.” said Coach Bulk.

“Did you finally get bored of swappin’ spit?” asked Applejack

“Or other “Bodily fluids” on that note?” said Spike, his comment made both of them turn red.

“WHAT WE DO, OR WHEN WE DO IT, IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!” yelled Soarin.

“No, but everyone here was kind of hoping you’d stop doin’ that here in school, or in class, for that matter.” said Applejack angering them even more.

Rainbow Dash was about to say something, when Spike interrupted her.

“No, no, she’s got a point, honestly skittles, everyone in the school is amazed you aren’t pregnant at this point.” said Spike with his typical poker/confident face.

“Oh, IT IS ON LIZARD BREATH!” said Rainbow Dash.

“Dragon… if you don’t mind.” said Spike in a mocking tone.

“ENOUGH TALK! GET INTO POSITION!” said Bulk.

ON THE BLEACHERS

“Of course it comes down to these 4.” said Sunset.

“Yeah, this is the “cherry on top” of PE class.” said Pinkie

“I’m mostly amazed by the fact that both you and Big Mac were eliminated almost at the beginning.” Twilight said to Flash.

“Well, when your first match is against a “Monster” and an “Amazon” you don’t really have much chance of winning.” said Flash

“How’s your face holdin’ up?” asked Big Mac.

‘I think I lost a tooth.” said Flash as Twilight once again pressed a bag with ice on his right cheek.

‘Well I did say “DUCK” didn’t I?” said Big Mac.

“Yeah, but I thought it was a literal duck.” said Flash.

“I ALREADY SAID I’M SORRY!” yelled Spike.

“I ain’t blaming you Spike!” said Flash.

“Man, I have to admit, Spike’s got quite the arm.” said Caramel.

“You think he “trains” it at night?” said Cheese Sandwich, earning a look from everyone.

“You’re disgusting.” said Caramel.

“Hey, they’re the ones that started the sexual puns!” Cheese protested.

A FEW SEVERAL BAD PUNS AND INSULTS LATER

“Man, this match has really been close.” said Sunburst.

“Yeah, it seems that Rainbow and Soarin have been practicing… no pun intended.” said Cheese.

“Not to mention that Spike and Applejack have a very good chemistry.” said Starlight Glimmer.

“You know, you have a point there, I can’t believe I didn’t notice that before.” said Sunburst.

“You 2 barely come to PE class.” said Flash removing the bag of ice from his face, just for Twilight to shove it back onto his cheek.

“Back to the topic at hand, they are seriously good at this.” said Starlight

“Hey Mac, why didn’t your sister team up with Spike earlier?” asked Cheese.

“For the same reason all of you didn’t, he was invisible to your eyes.” said Big Mac.

Everyone went silent

“And why didn’t you join Spike for dodgeball?” asked Caramel.

“I did, until a week after Spike became… “That”, then all of a sudden AJ was always asking him to join her during PE, and so Flash and I joined forces.” said Big Mac.

“Well the plan really worked out for them, they have officially become the strongest duo in the school.” said Flash.

“May I remind you that if Spike and Applejack win this match, they will officially break the record for the most consecutive wins in P.E. dodgeball, a record that stands since 1950.” said Twilight.

“I wonder since when do they have this type of chemistry?” asked Caramel.

BACK ON THE COURT

"I must praise your reflexes guys, you finally made me sweat." said Rainbow Dash.

"Yeah, usually by now you're on you're way home crying your eyes out." said Applejack

"That's not true…," said Rainbow but stopped when she heard.

"ARGH!" said Soarin as he fell to the floor holding his arm.

"SPIKE! I SAID NO CRIPPLING!!! SOARIN YOUR OUT!" said Bulk.

"Looks like it's only you left." said Applejack.

"I like my odds." said Rainbow Dash.

"Really? Cause I don't see a way for you to win." said Applejack.

"Try me bitch, I'll show you my real abilities, and trust me you will regret ever making fun of… ARGH!" said Rainbow Dash as a dodgeball hit her thigh causing a loud SLAP sound; this caused her to call to the ground hugging her leg.

"You bluff way too much." said Spike.

"RAINBOW DASH YOU'RE OUT! CONGRATULATIONS SPIKE AND APPLEJACK YOU HAVE BROKEN THE RECORD FOR THE MOST PE DODGEBALL VICTORIES!!!!... SOARIN STOP CRYING!!!" said Bulk as everyone started to cheer.

Spike and Applejack gave each other a hug, and then Photo Finish came up and took a picture of the 2 for the school newspaper.

A few minutes later when the cheering was done, Spike and Applejack headed over to the bleachers and sat done.

"You guys are awesome." said Flash as he fist pumped Spike and Applejack.

"How do you guys do it?" Asked Cheese.

"Do what?" Came a female voice behind them.

"Oh, hey there Rarity, we were just asking Spike and Applejack how they created such good chemistry." said Twilight.

"That sounds interesting, I would like to hear their EXPLANATION." Rarity said looking at both Spike and Applejack with a jealous look.

"Hello everyone, what did I miss?" Asked Fluttershy.

"Spike and Applejack breaking the dodgeball record, and displaying the best chemistry in school history." said Pinkie jumping up and down while mimicking Spike and Applejack's moves.

"Cool, mind if I listen?" Said Fluttershy.

For some reason Fluttershy's voice gave Spike the chills, but he rubbed it off as nothing.

Spike and Applejack looked at each other and Applejack began talking.

"Well, believe it or not, at the beginning I didn't really like Spike, I'll even admit that I… hated him…" She began.

"We know that." said Rainbow Dash.

"SHUT UP DASH!" everyone said.

"Why did you hate Spike?" Asked Rarity.

"Why did you?" Applejack shot back.

"I didn't hate him, and you know it!" Rarity screamed.

"Anyway, I hated Spike because I was… jealous of him." Applejack said.

"Jealous of him?" Everyone said.

"Yeah… since I was little I had tried to impress my family no matter what, and for a long time I did, I was the smartest one, the best athlete, the best businesswoman, and I liked being the center of attention in my family. But when my parents died, that all changed, no one paid attention to me, it was always sad faces and thoughts." said Applejack.

"Then when I entered CH I thought that my grandmother and siblings would look up to me, but everything stayed the same, until one day." she said.

"What happened?" Asked Pinkie.

"Sh!" Said Twilight.

"One night while we were eating dinner, I decided to start a conversation." said Applejack.

"Hey Granny Smith, guess what, I was chosen as the strongest female student in school!" Said AJ.

"That's nice, deary." said Granny Smith in a sad tone.

Applejack went back to eating her stew, she ate it quietly for a few seconds before looking up and seeing her younger sister sitting right across from her.

“So, how was your day, lil’ sis?” asked Applejack

“It was ok, I guess.” said Applebloom as she continued eating her stew.

“So, Applejack I heard that you were chosen as the strongest female student in school… Oh, yeah, it’s awesome, but I don’t really care about the titles… you’re kiddin’ right, YOUR AWESOME SIS!... why thank you Applebloom.” said Applejack in her head.

Just then Big Mac barged in and screamed “HEY GRANNY SMITH, GUESS WHAT HAPPENED TODAY!”

“What is it sonny?” she asked as she entered the living room.

“It was during chemistry class, I was sittin’ with Spike as we worked together on the class assignment, and, for a reason he didn’t discuss, Spike accidentally overloaded the mix with Magnesium, causing it to explode.” said Big Mac.

“Oh, dear! Is he ok?!” asked Granny Smith worriedly.

“He is a dragon, he’s just fine, but that’s not the funny part.” said Big Mac.

“And what’s the funny part?” asked Applebloom.

“The explosion blew off his shirt, and left his face and head covered in soot, and the only thing he did after that was cough out a cloud of smoke…” said Big Mac.

“That does sound funny.” said Applebloom.

“And that’s not it, the teacher came up to him and said “I understand you're smarter than the average dragon, but please don’t burn down the school… of course I don’t expect a creature like you to understand what I mean.” and he answered “Oh, don’t worry I understood, unlike some people who tend to hit on every man she sees just to get turned down every single time.” said Big Mac.

“Oh dear, and what did the teacher say?” asked Granny Smith.

“My personal life is none of your business! You freak of nature!” said Big Mac.

“Please tell me he talked back.” said Applebloom.

“Of course he did, he said, “Well, you’re right there Miss, but you don’t have to be a scientist to know that, men aren’t interested in a 30 year old woman with a God complex, who doesn’t even know how to start a conversation without referring to herself in third person.” At this point the teacher was red with shame and the whole class was laughing, then she said, “You’re only jealous, because no girl will ever find you attractive and/or hit on you.” to which he answered, “Seems like we’re on the same boat, but unlike you, I’m not desperate, must be really sad knowing that your golden years are about to be over, and you’re still a virgin.” said Big Mac.

“What did the teacher do next?” asked Applebloom.

“Nothing, she couldn’t think of anything, plus the bell rang signaling the end of class.” said Big Mac.

Both Applebloom and Granny Smith laughed even harder.

“Saved by the bell.” said Applebloom.

“Nah, he had more to shoot.” said Big Mac.

“I meant the teacher, who was it anyway?” asked Applebloom.

“Oh, Ms. Nebula.” said Big Mac.

“Wow, the “Smartest” teacher in school got roasted.” said Appebloom.

“Oh, he reminds me so much of your dad, he was a bit of a rascal when he wanted to be.” said Granny Smith, as she and Big Mac sat down on the dining table and talked, all throughout the dinner, about Spike.

“Really? That’s interesting?! He isn’t even part of the family, plus he doesn’t even have a title like me, Hey Bro, guess what? I was chosen as the strongest female student in school, what'd ya think?” said Applejack.

“...And then Spike fell face first into the mud, leaving behind a perfect outline of his face… at least I think it was mud.” said Big Mac as he, Granny Smith and Applebloom continued talking about Spike.

“Are they- Are they ignoring me?!! Are you serious, and everything because of that no good piece of wasted air?!!! I’M BETTER THAN HIM! I’LL ALWAYS BE!!!! JUST WAIT AND SEE, I’LL BECOME THE BEST, AND YOU WILL ACKNOWLEDGE ME, MARK MY WORDS!” thought Applejack as she continued eating with a murderous look on her face, and one little dragon on her mind.

“And, from that day on, Spike was the topic of conversation in our house. It didn’t matter what we were doing, Big Mac would always come out with a remark or comparison to Spike, and. although I knew he didn’t mean any harm, it infuriated me… that’s why I began to dislike Spike.” said Applejack

“Dislike is a very shallow word to describe your actions AJ, you should be more HONEST and say that you HATED him, with a passion.” said Rainbow Dash.

“You’re one to talk, didn’t you send him to the hospital, after using him for target practice?!” said Applejack.

“Well-.” said Rainbow Dash.

“And, because of what? Because he nutmegged you during a soccer match!”

“In her defence, I was being an asshole about it.” said Spike.

“Besides the point.” said Applejack.

“I never knew of this!” said Rarity.

“Yeah, not my proudest moment.” said Rainbow Dash with a cheeky smile, “But all’s forgiven, right Spike?”

“Whatever helps you sleep at night.” said Spike.

“You tried to kill my Spike? You dared injure his precious scales? I’ll make you suffer.” whispered Fluttershy, but once again, no one paid attention.

“Well that explains your feelings, but not the Chemistry.” said Flash.

“We’ll get to that in a second.” said Applejack.

“This better be good.” said Rarity, her voice making Spike uncomfortable.

“Well, last year, the day after we all left for winter break, I decided to go up to the mountains in the Everfree Forest, you know, to raise my level, and well…” Applejack began.

“Ok, I leave tomorrow at noon, hike through the Everfree forest towards the mountains, this might take me about 4 hours, then I’ll climb to the top of the mountain and set up camp; I must take provisions for at least 4 days, and be back for christmas eve… All right, everything is ready, now all I have to do is tell Mac to get ready cause I’m pretty sure he ain’t.” said Applejack as she finished packing her backpack.

Applejack raced down the stairs out the front door and straight to the apple orchard.

“Hey, Mac, are you ready for tomorrow?” Screamed Applejack as she reached Big Mac.

“Eeyup.” said Mac, as he walked past her carrying a crate full of apples.

“Man, when we return for our training trip we will officially be the strongest, most powerful students in school.” said Applejack as she followed him.

Hearing this, Bic Mac stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Applejack “What trip?” he asked.

“Our training trip to the Everfree mountains, you didn’t forget right?” said Applejack.

“Applejack, I told you I had to cancel the trip, I’ll be heading out tomorrow for Maneston for the rodeo.” said Big Mac.

“WHAT?!!! YO DIDN’T TELL ME ABOUT THIS!!!” screamed Applejack.

“Yes I did, I’ve been tellin’ you for almost a month now… you weren’t listening were you?” said Big Mac.

“What’s all this noise?” asked Granny Smith.

“Big Mac cancelled the training trip.” said Applejack.

“I thought you guys had agreed to that?” said Granny Smith.

“Apparently, she wasn’t paying attention.” said Big Mac.

“Well, you might have to re-think your plans sweety.” said Granny Smith.

“Not necessarily, she just needs to find someone to go with her.” said Big Mac.

“BUT WHO?! Everyone’s leaving tonight, and all of my friends are busy, even Rainbow Dash has something to do.” said Applejack.

“Are you sure you wouldn’t want to come with us?” asked Granny Smith.

“NO!! I want to get stronger, not WATCH Big Mac get stronger.” said Applejack.

At this point everyone went silent, thinking of a solution for this predicament.

After a few minutes, Big Mac looked at Applejack and said.

“I might know someone who might be able to help.”

“WHO?!!!” asked Applejack.

Big Mac quickly ran to the house and grabbed his phone, and rushed back to where AJ, and Granny Smith were standing.

Big Mac quickly dialed a number, put his phone in loudspeaker and waited for the person at the other end to pick up

“Hello?” answered a voice.

“Hey Spike, how was your trip?” asked Big Mac.

“It was ok… Productive.” said Spike.

“Glad to hear.” said Big Mac.

“So, what do you want?” asked Spike.

“How did you know I needed somethin’?” asked Big Mac.

“Cause, I doubt that Granny Smith would let you use your phone during working hours, so this must be important.” said Spike.

“Busted… Listen, I need you to go with my sister on a training trip tomorrow.” said Big Mac.

“Wow, that came out left field.” said Spike.

“I thought you were left handed.” said Big Mac “Doesn’t matter please help me out with this.”

“How long will the trip last?” asked Spike.

“One week, maybe less, depending on how fast she gets better.” said Big Mac.

“I don’t know man, I don’t think she likes me, plus…” said Spike.

“Bro, help me out here, I’ll owe you big time.” pleaded Big Mac.

Spike remained quiet for a few seconds before saying “Fine, I’ll babysit her.”

“Thanks man, come to the farm tomorrow at 10 AM, and pack…” said Big Mac.

“Camping and hiking equipment, I know.” said Spike.

“Once again, thanks.” said Big mac

“Don’t mention it… seriously don’t.” said Spike as he hung up the phone.

Big Mac turned to look at Applejack, who had heard everything.

“You gotta be shittin’ me.” said Applejack.

“LANGUAGE!!!!” screamed Granny Smith.

“Why him of all people? That little pipsqueak can’t even even lift his head, not to mention that he’s a snarky know-it-all.” said Applejack.

“Beggars can’t be choosers.” said Big Mac.

“ARGH! Fine but if he slows me down…” said Applejack.

“You should better watch your mouth, he might be short, but Spike can easily keep up with me at full power, I can even say with confidence that he is much stronger than me, not to mention, Spike is a seasoned hiker." said Big Mac.

THE NEXT MORNING

"Thank you so much Spike." said Granny Smith over the phone.

"Thank me when we come back." said Spike as he hung up.

"Are you ready?" Asked Applejack.

"Yeah, let's go." said Spike as he and Applejack walked away.

AFTER A FEW HOURS OF HIKING

"Do you do this a lot?" asked Spike.

"Stop talking to me." said Applejack.

"Ok, sorry." said Spike "Woah, someone missed their morning coffee."

"Why does he try so hard to talk to me? Why did it have to be him of all people, his presence alone is enough to…" thought Applejack, unknown to her, while she was having this internal tantrum, she had lost track of where she was walking, and had turned straight towards a deep ravine.

She was about to fall in, when she felt someone grab her from behind.

"You should really watch where you're going." said Spike as he pulled her back to safety "well, moving on." he said as he walked away.

Applejack just looked at him in anger.

"How can he be so inconsiderate, it's his fault I almost fell." she said as she walked faster to be in front of him.

A FEW MINUTES LATER

"Walk faster, I ain't waitin' for you." said Applejack as she walked-ran up the mountain trail.

"You should be more careful, it rained last night, the ground might be weak from the water." said Spike as he walked slowly.

"You know what, I've had it with you! You're not my boss, you're not my dad… you aren't my older brother… YOU ARE NOTHING!... I don’t want to be in the same school as you, I don’t want to be in the same place with you, I didn’t want you to come and take my family’s love and attention, I didn't ask for you to come with me, and to be honest… I DON'T WANT YOU HERE! YOU STUPID LIZARD!...I WISH YOU’D NEVER BEEN BORN!!!!" Screamed Applejack, leaving Spike in shock, as she ran away.

"APPLEJACK, WAIT!!!!" said Spike as he hurried after her.

Spike turned the corner and saw the ground was about to give.

"APPLEJACK, LOOK OUT!!" he screamed.

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" she screamed, but as soon as her boot touched that part of the track, the ground gave in and sank under her boot; this caused Applejack to lose her balance, and plummet over the edge.

Time slowed down for Applejack as she started to fall.

"Is this it? Is this how it ends?" She pondered.

Before she could ponder the end further, she felt something wrap around her right arm.

When she finally came to her senses, she looked up and saw Spike holding her by the arm.

“That’s why I said… be careful.” he said as he pulled her back to safety.

Once Applejack was back on the mountain path, it took her a few seconds to catch her breath.

“Th-thanks, I should’ve listened to...OH MY GOD!” was all she could say before her eyes fell on Spike, who had a sharp piece of rock, piercing his chest near his heart.

“ARE YOU OK!!?” she frantically asked as she tried to help Spike.

“I’m fine, my scales protected me.” said Spike as he shoved her hand away.

Spike then got up and saw over the edge “Well, there goes your backpack.” he said.

“Oh, no, all of the food was in there, not to mention my sleeping bag, and first aid kit.” Applejack said.

“Well, nothing we can do about it, better keep walking.” said Spike as he got up and walked away.

Applejack followed close behind, they walked in silence for a few more minutes, but by now, the silence was getting to Applejack.

“Hey, Spike?” she said.

But Spike didn’t answer her.

“Spike?” she said again.

But again Spike remained silent.

“SPIKE!!!!” she screamed.

“Huh! What, what is it?” he said as he turned around removing his headphones.

“Listen, I’m sorry for the things I said, I was… I was wrong to talk to you like that.” Applejack said.

Spike looked at her and said “Sure you are.”

“I mean it!” Applejack exclaimed.

“Uh-huh, yeah.” Spike answered.

“I’m being ho… wait, is that a snowflake?” Applejack said.

“How observant.” said Spike.

“The weather forecast said nothing about snow.” she said.

“Oh, really, well, newsflash, we are in December, AKA winter, AKA it will snow.” said Spike.

“What are we gonna do, I lost all of my extra clothes, I didn’t even bring a proper jacket!” said Applejack as she started to panic.

“Well the first thing you shouldn’t do is panic, second… we’ll just have to keep walking until we find shelter.” said Spike as he continued walking.

A few minutes later, the temperature had dropped much, much more, and it was slowly turning into a blizzard.

“How are you holding up?” asked Spike.

“I can’t feel my legs,” said Applejack, who had decided to wear shorts for this adventure.

Spike started to panic, but then he noticed something.

“There is a cave up ahead, just bare with it for a few more seconds.”

“Ok.” Applejack said.

Spike and Applejack made it into the cave, just as the blizzard showed its full strength.

“We’ll be safe here for the night.” said Spike as he placed his backpack on the ground.

Applejack sat down at the other side of the cave, she curled up into a fetal position, to try to keep herself warm.

“Spike, I’m really sorry for what I said, seriously. I- I don’t know what came over me.” said Applejack.

Spike just sighed and said “It’s ok… I’m used to it.”

Applejack was about to answer, but then her stomach started to grumble.

“Someone’s hungry.” said Spike.

“IT’S NOT FUNNY!... but I lost my backpack, all of my food was in there.” said Applejack.

Spike quickly dug into his backpack and tossed her some fruits “That’ll keep your stomach from hurting while I prepare the fire.” he said as he started to pull various branches and rocks from his backpack.

“You’ve been carryin’ all that in that small bag? How?!!” she exclaimed.

“Oh, this is a magical bag, it doesn’t have a bottom, and you can pack as many things as you want, it’s pretty handy for this type of trip.” said Spike as he began to fix the bonfire.

“But those things must be worth a fortune, last time I checked, they were worth at least $20,000! How did you get one?” asked Applejack.

“It was a gift from my dad.” said Spike as he used his flames to start the fire

“Wow, you must be loaded.” said Applejack as she finished eating the pear Spike gave her.

“Yeah.” said Spike in a solemn voice as he dug into the bag again and pulled out a sleeping bag, a sweater and a heavy blanket. “Here.” he said as he threw the things to Applejack.

“Thanks… but what about you?” asked Applejack.

“You worry about you, let me worry about me.” said Spike as he, once again, dug into the bag and pulled out some sandwiches “Do you want the Pizza Sub, or the Pepperoni-Bacon Sub?” he asked.

“Pepperoni-Bacon please… Thank you… Wait how are they still warm?... oh, yeah, the bag.” said Applejack with a cheeky smile, but Spike just remained silent as he ate the sub.

After eating and about 30 minutes of awkward silence between the 2 of them Applejack said.

“Spike? Can I ask you something?”

“Depends.” said Spike.

“Why do you help me, even after all I did and said?” she asked.

“I promised Granny Smith I would.” said Spike.

“Oh.” was all that Applejack said.

A Few more minutes of awkward silence passed and Spike said,

“Now, may I ask you something?”

“Sure.” Applejack said.

“Why do you hate me?” he asked in a serious voice.

Applejack went silent, she didn’t know how to answer that.

“Why do you think I hate you?” she said, trying to avoid the topic.

“Well, taking into consideration that ever since I started to attend this school, and our little “conversation” moments ago, I don’t think you’ve been complimenting me.” said Spike.

Applejack remains silent.

“Applejack, I’ve heard you’re the most honest person alive, so, be honest with me, no hard feelings.” said Spike

Applejack just sighed and said “To be totally honest, I… Don’t know myself.”

“Well, that didn’t get us anywhere now, did it.” said Spike.

“It’s just that… ever since my parents died, I wanted to be the reason for my family's pride, their joy, their… happiness, and…” began Applejack.

“And, the fact that I became the center of attention of your family irritates you.” said Spike.

“How did you know?” said Applejack.

“I was actually taking a wild guess… But, seriously, THAT’S why you hate me?” said Spike in surprise.

“Yeah, I’m not proud of it… but… I don’t know… I became jealous of your popularity with my family, and…” said Applejack, trying to come up with a good excuse.

“WAIT, WAIT, WAIT… YOU were jealous of ME?... WHY?” said Spike.

“You said it yourself, I wanted to be the center of attention in my house, to be the new best Apple, and when Big Mac started to talk about you at home and everyone started to idolize you, I just lost it.” said Applejack.

“Applejack… how old are you?” asked Spike.

“That’s a strange question.” said Applejack.

“How old are you?” Spike repeated.

“A bit younger than you, so 17.” said Applejack.

Spike remained quiet, and looked at Applejack.

“Really, cause, right now, your excuse makes me think that you’re a 5 year old, who just threw a massive temper tantrum over a stupid toy.” said Spike.

“You’re right, I think I was being a tad… immature.” said Applejack.

“You THINK?” said Spike.

“Hey! You don’t know what it’s like to work hard to be recognized by everyone just to be ignored because of someone else.” said Applejack

“I don’t? I don’t? YOU THINK I DON’T KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO BE ALONE?” said Spike.

“No the way I felt!” said Applejack.

“You’re disgusting, d’you know that?” said Spike.

“WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO SAY THAT?!” screamed Applejack.

“THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY FOR GRANTED!!!” screamed Spike.

“I DON’T TAKE MY FAMILY FOR GRANTED!” Applejack shouted back.

“REALLY?!! YOU KNOW WHAT I’D GIVE TO HAVE JUST 0.01% OF WHAT YOU HAVE?!” said Spike.

Applejack remained silent for a few seconds before saying.

“What d'ya mean?” asked Applejack.

“I HAVE NO ONE IN MY LIFE!... MY DAD DIED BEFORE I WAS BORN, MY MOM, JUST PLAIN ABANDONED ME, AND MY GRANDPARENTS DIED WHEN I WAS 15! I’VE BEEN ALONE SINCE THEN!… with no one to talk to, no one to ask me if I had a good day, no one to hug me, make me feel loved… to make me feel better… to tell me that… I’m not a monster.” said Spike as he started to sob.

Applejack went completely silent, what Spike had told her, it kept ringing in her ears, her thoughts about him, her actions towards him, to her family. He was about to say something but Spike continued.

“And then… I hear you say… that you hate me, only because, YOUR family took a liking to ME, and ignored you?... Applejack… Do you know how much I would love to have a family that acknowledges that I even exist?” he said.

Applejack didn’t even look at him.

“Your family loves you, ignoring you or not… they will always be there for you, and you will always be there for them… but… in my case… they only pity me… Mac’s my best friend… my only friend, Granny Smith… she always smiles at me at school… but I know that it’s a smile for everyone, it has no love… or at least not a deep, family love… What I’m trying to say is that… I should be jealous of you and Mac… I have nothing… for you to envy me.” Spike said.

At this point Applejack began to cry her eyes out, this caught Spike a bit of guard, and made him uncomfortable, so without thinking twice, he scooted over and gave Applejack a hug.

“There, there, no harm was done.” said Spike in a soothing voice.

“What d’ya mean… no harm was done… look at everything I did… to you.” said Applejack between sobbs.

“Oh, don’t waste your tears on me… I’m not worth it.” said Spike, not knowing that what he had just said, infuriated Applejack.

“Excuse me?!!!” Applejack said as she shot up “What do you mean you ain’t worth it?!” she said, tears still falling from her face.

“A person like you shouldn’t cry over a monster like me… you should save those tears for… OUCH!!! WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!” said Spike as he caressed the cheek that Applejack had slapped, which was now fully red.

“THAT WAS FOR SAYING YOUR AIN’T WORTH IT… AND THIS IS FOR MAKING ME REALIZE HOW MUCH OF A FOOL I’VE BEEN.” Applejack said as she hugged Spike so tight that his back cracked.

“I can’t… breathe… let… go!” said Spike as he began to turn into a darker shade of purple.

“Oh, sorry.” said Applejack as she let go.

“Well, if it makes you feel better… you are mighty strong.” said Spike catching his breath.

“And, you sure know how to make someone think” said Applejack.

“Well, only if they have a brain.” said Spike as he and Applejack began to laugh.

They laughed for a while before Applejack went silent.

“Something wrong?” asked Spike.

“I was just wonderin’, now what?” said Applejack.

“We do the only logical thing left… head back home.” said Spike.

“Now?” asked Applejack.

“Did all this talking fry your brain?” asked Spike.

“No.” said Applejack.

“Well then, it’s obvious that we must head back tomorrow, at first light.” said Spike.

“Oh, by the way… do you think bears live in this cave?” asked Applejack.

“Doubt it, it’s to far up, plus, this cave is “BEARLY” big enough for a bear family.” said Spike making Applejack laugh “Get some rest, I’ll take first watch.”

“Thanks, for everything.” said Applejack as she laid down and fell asleep.

THE NEXT MORNING

“AJ, wake up.” whispered Spike.

“Wha-what is it?” asked a sleep induced Applejack.

“It’s time to head back, the skies have opened up, but judging by the wind, it’s going to snow harder later.” said Spike.

“Ok, how much time do we have before the next blizzard?” asked Applejack.

“About 3 hours,” said Spike.

“Ah, a race against time, hiking in a snow covered landscape, this is turning out to be the perfect training trip.” said Applejack.

“Yeah, hopefully nothing too crazy happens.” said Spike as he finished packing his bag and headed out.

2 HOURS LATER

“So, I was wonderin’, what was all that farming act, from a while back?” said Applejack.

“I thought you knew.” said Spike .

“Oh, not Rarity’s act, yours.” Applejack corrected.

“Oh, it wasn’t an act, my grandma came from a long line of farmers, she taught me everything I know, so… yeah.” said Spike

“Wow, so you’re like a “jack of all trades.” That’s awesome.” said Applejack.

“Yeah, I guess” said Spike.

Just then, they heard a loud roar, and both Spike and Applejack, quickly jumped behind a tree.

“What was that?” whispered Applejack.

“Judging by the sound… that was a...TROLL!” Spike said as he pointed to it.

In front of them, walked a 10 ft. tall troll.

“That’s a Lake troll, what’s it doing all the way here?” said Applejack.

“The cold must have frozen the lake solid, creating a bridge of sorts.” said Spike

“No shit Sherlock, I meant, what is it doing all the way here?” corrected Applejack.

“2 possible things, It’s just lost and it’s looking for his way home, or 2…” Spike was about to say when they heard a couple of Timberwolves howling and various paws heading their way

“Quickly hide,” said Spike as the Timberwolves jumped for out of nowhere and attacked the Troll

The troll, easily blocked the first attacks before he swung his arms and hit a Timberwolf so hard that it disintegrated, the other 4 remaining Timberwolves, didn’t give up and continued to attack and scratch the trolls scale like skin.

But the troll barely even registered the damage done by the Timberwolves, and he quickly kicked a nearby Timberwolf, sending it flying towards a tree, disintegrating on impact.

The last 3 Timberwolves, seeing this decided to leave, but, before they could start running, one of them was grabbed by the troll, it picked it up, brought it towards his face, and bit down on it.

The Timberwolf cried out in pain, and tried desperately to get loose, but the troll grabbed its head, and bit down on the Wolf’s neck, breaking it, and killing the wolf, as blood splattered all over the snow and on the troll, as he continued eating the wolf.

“He’s hunting.” said Spike.

“Well, it’s stomach must be full, this is our chance to leave.” said Applejack as she got up only to be grabbed by Spike.

“Are you crazy, that Timberwolf was basically a salad compared to what those things eat!” whispered Spike.

“And what do they eat?” asked Applejack, just as they heard a growl near them.

“US!” said Spike as the Troll lunged at the pair crashing into the tree.

Spike and Applejack rolled away in different directions, and were about to make a run for it, when the troll noticed Applejack, and lunged at her.

Applejack skillfully dodged the attack, but the troll wasn’t letting up, and continued to chase her.

She ran as fast as she could until she tripped on a tree root, and fell to the floor, when she looked up she saw that the troll was about to crush her, so she closed her eyes, but then, a rock, covered in flames hit the troll in the eye, making it roar in pain and anger.

“DEADLY ACCURACY!” yelled Spike as the monster saw him and roared as he went after him “TIME TO GO!” said Spike as he sprinted away.

A FEW MINUTES LATER

Spike finally ran out of air, and had to stop; he was so tired that he even fell to the floor.

“I’m totally out of shape.” he said as he sat up and saw that the troll wasn’t following him “Where did it go?”

“SPIKE! ARE YOU OK?!” said Applejack as she ran to him and helped him up.

“Yeah, where… where did the troll go?” asked Spike.

“I have no idea.” said Applejack.

Just then they heard a roar coming east of where they were.

“Oh, no, it’s headed to the town!” said Spike.

“If it gets to it, it will be chaos.” said Applejack.

“We have to stop it.” said Spike.

“How?!” asked Applejack.

“Applejack, you're the strongest female alive in the school, maybe even in the whole town, and I’m the quietest, and smartest motherfucker in town, we can defeat it.” said Spike.

“I still don’t see how?” said Applejack.

“With these,” said Spike as he touched her arms, “and This,” said Spike as he banged his head with his hand, “and a little bit of teamwork, and we might pull off a miracle.” said Spike.

“Gosh, darn, Spike, you’ll make an amazing coach.” said Applejack “Let’s do it.”

And they both headed off to fight the troll.

A FEW MOMENTS LATER

They finally caught up with the troll, and saw the amount of damage it had done to the forest.

“This is why Trolls should stay in their cage.” said Applejack.

“I think you mean cave.” said Spike.

“Yeah, yeah, now let’s make him regret coming to our town.” said Applejack as she lunged at the troll.

The troll heard her coming and quickly turned around and tried to hit her, but she skipped and punched the troll straight in the gut and, surprisingly enough, it was Applejack who was sent flying.

Spike on the other hand used his speed and silence to throw rocks at the troll catching its attention and luring it away from Applejack, giving her time to recover.
Spike kept the troll’s attention on himself, until he ran out of rocks to throw and had to use his fists, which went as well as you imagine.

Spike flew all the way back to where Applejack was.

“So much for strength and silence, huh.” said Applejack.

“Well, when you’re at a disadvantage, set a trap.” said Spike.

“I smell a plan.” said Applejack.

“And I smell blood, do you?” asked Spike until he looked down and noticed he had landed in the wolf blood “Oh, fuck, disgusting!” he said.

“Focus, what is the trap?” asked Spike.

“Ok, We’ll lure the troll back to the mountain, and once there, you will use those muscular legs of yours, no sexual comment ment, and bury it under the rock.” said Spike.

“Sugar cube, I hate to rain on your parade, but I ain’t strong enough to do that.” said Applejack.

“Well, we’ll never know unless we try.” said Spike as he extended his arm to her.

Applejack smiled and took his hand as he pulled her up.

“You know, this determination makes you look really attractive.” said Applejack

“Ok, now it’s your turn to focus.” said Spike, and with that they both attacked the troll.

Spike used his speed to attack its legs and back, while Applejack used her strength and height to punch its gut and chest, and sometimes, with Spike’s help, the troll's ugly head.

After a few minutes, the troll had enough and managed to shake both Spike and Applejack off.

“We’re so close, we can’t give up now.” said Applejack.

“Look out!” said Spike as he shoved her out of the way of Troll’s fist, taking the hit and slamming against the mountain wall.

The troll rushed towards Spike’s unconscious body, picked him up and brought him near his face.

Just as the troll was about to eat Spike, Spike woke up and said “You look cold, why don’t you WARM UP!!!” as he blew his fire all over the troll’s face, burning it “NOW AJ!!!”

“GOOD RIDDANCE!” said Applejack as she kicked the mountain, causing a few large size rocks to fall towards them.

Just as the Troll managed to regain it’s composure, the boulders fell on it, squashing it.

After the dust and snow settled Spike and Applejack assessed the result of their plan.

“Well, I’ll be a son of a gun, it worked, that thing is deader than a motherfucker.” said Spike

“We make an awesome team don’t you think?” said Applejack as she hugged Spike.

“Surprisingly, yeah.” said Spike

“Listen, about what I said and did.” said Applejack

“Don’t mention it, literally don’t, what happened on this trip, stays on this trip, ok?” said Spike.

Applejack nodded in agreement.

“Good, now, let’s head home before it starts snowing for real.” said Spike.

They were just about to start walking, when they heard footsteps coming towards them.

“Who’s there?” they both asked.

“Do not fear my children, I mean you no harm.” said Zecora.

“Zecora! What are you doing here?” asked Applejack.

“I had heard that a troll had come to cause trouble, so I rushed to end his little spectacle.” said Zecora.

“Good to know.” said Spike

“Allow me to inquire, for what reason are you so far from your domiciles?” said Zecora.

Spike and Applejack explained everything, and I mean EVERYTHING to Zecora.

“The trip to grow your strength, might not have been what you expected, but I can say, that you gain something much better.” said Zecora

Applejack and Spike looked at each other and smiled.

“Come along my childs, I will get you home, warm, safe and sound.” said Zecora as she guided Spike and Applejack to her cottage.

“And that’s basically what happened.” said Applejack.

“Wow, you guys took on a lake troll… and survived!” said Pinkie.

“What was Zecora doing in the forest?” asked Twilight.

“She has a cottage in the woods, she says it helps her aura “clean.”” said Fluttershy.

“I thought she lived in a Bachelor’s apartment at the Canterlot towers.” said Flash

“You n’ me both,” said Soarin.

Just then Applejack opened her hand, and a soda can landed on it.

“Nice catch.” said Spike as he walked up to the group carrying various sodas, and handing them out.

“Wow, you guys are definitely the perfect duo.” said Cheese.

“Yeah, I’m amazed that you chose me over him.” said Caramel.

“You know, I was kind of concerned, with all this chemistry talk, I almost thought you were talking about romantic attraction, but now you have said that you view each other as friends, I feel much better.” said Rarity, as she took a sip of the soda.

“Well, she did ask me out… twice.” said Spike, this caused everyone to spit out their drinks.

“WHAT?!!!!” they all screamed.

“Yeah, I asked him out a week before he became… this… and a few weeks later too.” said Applejack.

“You… asked him… out.” said Rarity, making a scary face.

“A new rival… I must destroy you.” whispered Fluttershy as she crushed her soda can

“Yeah, but I turned her down...twice,” said Spike

“That’s true, he said he did it to protect my image.” said Applejack.

“If I had accepted to date her before my “Metamorphosys” she would have been dubbed a “Controlling woman, who only dates weaker men; and if I had accepted her after it, she would’ve been dubbed an “interested girl who only cares about status and looks” so that’s why I said no.” said Spike.

At this, everyone relaxed, and went back to drinking their sodas.

“Say, do you guys want to come over to my house later for a “Goodbye Highschool” party?” said Cheese.

“Sure.” everyone but Spike said, and then turned to look at him.

“Oh, that includes me… well, as long as there is no booze, or nothing illegal, I think I can crash for a few minutes.” said Spike.

“Awesome.” said Cheese

“You guys, arrive there after 6 and we will party till morning.” said Cheese.

“Ok.” everyone said as they got up and headed for the door.

“Hey, Spike, can you, Soarin, flash, and Caramel follow me, please.” said Cheese

They all shrugged and went after him.

“Mac! You too.” said Cheese.

“Comin’.” he said.

The girls looked at each other, but decided just to shrug it off and head home.

A FEW MINUTES LATER IN THE HALLWAY

Cheese led the guys through the hallways, but Spike started to notice something

“What is it with all these couples, and proposals?” he said

“Oh, it’s common for these scenes to be seen during the final days of class,” said Soarin

“Why?” asked Spike

“Well, many of us will go on to higher education, but others, who aren’t smart enough, will have to join the army or a guild, or become housewives/husbands, and so many of them are desperately searching for a mate,” said Flash

“To save their status?” asked Spike

“Sometimes,” said Big Mac

This made everyone look at him

“Many will try to marry into a rich family to have a free ride in life, while others, are just afraid of the future and search for a companion to be there in the future,” said Big Mac

“Makes sense… isn’t that your younger sister… and what is she doing at my locker?” asked Spike

“No clue,” said Big Mac, as he and the rest saw her shove something inside his locker and then hurry away

“Not the letter thing again,” said Spike

“Well, until you don’t get a girlfriend/wife, it will happen… no, even if you get one, it will still happen,” said Flash

“When are you going to tell everyone about you and Rarity?” whispered Caramel

“When I feel it’s necessary,” when it’s necessary

“And THIS doesn’t make it necessary?” whispered Caramel

“Well…” said Spike

“Just come clean,” said Caramel

“What are you guys whispering about?” asked Soarin

“Just explaining some… details about this situation to Spike,” said Caramel

“Ok then… are you gonna see what she wrote?” asked Flash

“We’re already here anyway,” said Spike as he opened his locker and a wave of letters buried him alive

“Ouch, papercut?” said Soarin in a mocking tone

“I’m fine actually, dragons don’t get paper cuts,” said Spike as he got up and stuffed most of the letters in his bag.

“Hey look, here is Applebloom's,” said Flash as he gave it to Spike, who pulled out a pair of glasses.

“You wear glasses?!!” everyone exclaimed

“Surprising isn’t it,” said Spike

“Yeah,” said Flash

“Dear Spike, I know of your secret, and I want you to know that I don’t care, I won’t give up, until you and I become one. Forever yours, Applebloom,” read Spike

“You should get a restraining order,” said Soarin

“You think I haven’t” said Spike

“Wait, Cloudchaser, left you a letter,” said Cheese as he gave it to Spike

“Hey, Spike, I know this will sound last minute, but what do you think of marrying me and Flitter? 2 hot chicks at once, we’ll await your answer. XOXOXO, Cloudchaser and Flitter,” read Spike

“Harem much?” said Cheese

“Don’t laugh at my predicament,” said Spike

“Hey look, this one is very elegant,” said Caramel

“Hello my Darling, I just wanted to make sure you got my message, well if you’re reading this, you have, anyway, I wanted to propose that we joined our bodies and hearts to strengthen our family’s power and influence, I’ll be waiting Darling, Love Diamond Tiara,” read Spike

“Filthy Rich’s daughter, even her?” said Flash

“I told you about this things,” said Caramel

“I doubt she was the one to write it, some of the language is to advanced for her,” said Spike

“Must’ve been her dad,” said Soarin

“How’bout this one?” asked Big Mac holding up a Blue letter

“Haven’t these girls heard about emails?” asked Spike

“Dude, apart from us, very few people know your email,” said Cheese

“Hey, hot stuff, you might not know us, but we know you, and we want to tell you, that we are crazy for you, calls us, if you want to have a good time, Love, Adagio, Aria, and Sonata,” read Spike

“The Dazzling sisters, this just went crazy,” said Flash

“And the last 300 time, it didn’t?” asked Spike

“Huh, didn’t they make it big as artists, and sign a multi-million dollar contract?” asked Cheese

“They don’t want Spike for his money, they want his swimmers,” said Big Mac

“What?” said Spike

“Swimmers, AKA, your sperm,” said Big Mac

“I know what it means, I just want to know why,” said Spike

“Well, even if you don’t marry someone, let's say, you impregnate… Photo Finish, and she bears your child… just the fact that she had your child, would give her a massive amount of status, and fame,” explained Soarin

“I wouldn’t mind that, what ya say Spike, wanna go somewhere more… private?” said Photo Finish as she closed her locker

“It was just an example,” said Soarin

“And I said, I was cool with it not being one, well keep it in mind Spike,” she said with a wink and walked away

“Hey this one is from Coco Pommel,” said Flash

“I didn’t expect that,” said Spike

“Hi, Spike, I know you and I don’t talk much, but, I just wanted to thank you for everything you did for me this year, and help me win that fashion scholarship at Manehattan Fashion Academy, please keep in touch, Love, Coco Pommel,” read Spike

“The only letter so far that wasn’t a love letter,” said Flash

“Nope, it was a love letter alright,” said Big Mac

“Where?” asked Spike

“If it wasn’t a love letter she would say this to Spike face to face,” said Mac

“Point,” said Cheese

“Changing the subject, why did you want us to follow you?” asked Spike

“Well, I need to ask you guys some advice,” said Cheese

“Shoot,” said Flash

“I want to get ideas to ask Pinkie Pie to out,” said Cheese

They all went quiet

“Pinkie?” asked Spike

“Pinkie,” said Cheese

“Well, you can bake her a cake,” said Flash

“Not so original,” said Cheese

“How bout, a poem?” said Caramel

“Wasn’t that what you gave Applejack when you asked her out?” said Cheese

“Give her a piece of jewelry,” said Mac

“I already have this necklace, but I don’t think it’s enough,” said Cheese

“What about a nice song?” said Soarin

“Oh, yeah cause that worked so well last time,” said Spike

“What do you mean?” asked Cheese

“Are you sure this is a good idea?” asked Spike

“No, but, it’s what I do best,” said Soarin

“Scare people half to death?” said Flash

“No, improvise,” said Soarin “Ready?”

“Let’s hope we don’t get in that much trouble,” said Neon Lights

“1...2...3…” said Soarin

‘In my defense, I did get the girl,” said Soarin

“Yeah, and a $700 fine,” said Flash

“Not to mention, I had to carry all those generators back to the gas station, and the manager wasn’t happy,” said Spike

Everyone then started to give ideas left and right, until there were no more

“Well, thanks anyway guys,” said Cheese

“If you come up with something don’t hesitate to tell us,” said Flash as he drove away

Everyone said their goodbyes, leaving only Cheese and Spike in the parking lot

“You have an idea right,” said Spike

“Yeah, but I need your help,” said Cheese

“Listen, I’m not going to wear the cupid outfit,” said Spike

“What no, I want to ask a girl out, not give her to you, no offense,” said Cheese

“None taken,” said Spike

“Ok, so this is what we’re going to do,” said Cheese

LATER ON THAT NIGHT - AT CHEESE SANDWICH’S MANSION

“WOOOOW, you gotten better at mixing there Neon,” said Vinyl

“I was never bad, babe,” he answered back

“Are you challenging me?” asked Vinyl

“Guys, save all that for the bedroom,” said Twilight

“Don’t be a party pooper!” they both screamed, then looked at each other and said “You are so my type,” before starting a full blown make out session

“They waste no time now do they?” said Sunset

Everyone nodded in agreement

“Hey, Soarin, mind giving me a hand with this,” came Cheese’s voice from the kitchen

“Sure, on my way…” said Soarin

“Actually… can Flash, Mac, and Caramel, come too, I think we overloaded Spike

“Roger that,” they all said and headed to the kitchen

As soon as they all left, Sunset turned to Twilight and said

“So, how are you taking the whole, engagement thing?”

“It’s… wonderful… just like a dream,” said Twilight

“Really?” said Sunset

“Yeah, I love Flash, and I know he loves me… is there a problem?” asked Twilight

“No, no, not at all, I’m really happy for you,” said Sunset

“It surely doesn’t seem that way,” said Rainbow Dash

“What are you talking about?! What type of person would I be if I didn’t support my best friend’s relationship?” said Sunset Shimmer

“You’d be a hypocrite,” said Spike

This caught all of the girls off guard, making them jump

“SPIKE!!!! DON’T DO THAT!!!!!” they all screamed

“Part of the package,” said Spike

“What did you mean that I’m a hypocrite?” said Sunset

“Come on Sunset, we all know, you can drop the act,” said Spike

“Wha… What,” said Sunset

“You never stopped loving Flash… just like he never stopped loving you,” said Spike

“But… I… he… Twi… never…” Sunset said

“It’s ok Sunset, Spike told me this a while back,” said Twilight

“How did you know?” asked Sunset

“Being a loner, and a social outcast, has its perks, for 1, I am very good at reading someone’s character,” said Spike

“Even if that were the case, Flash and Twilight are happy together, I don’t want to get in the way,” said Sunset

“Why don’t you just join them, then?” said Pinkie

“What?” Everyone said

“Polygamy is a thing you know,” said Pinkie

“Even if its legal, there would be way to many issues, and problems that would break our “Family” and I don’t want that to happen,” said Sunset

“Don’t they say that love conquers all?” said Starlight

“Not always,” said Sunburst coming into the room

“Ok, you and me are gonna go have a long talk,” said Starlight as she got up and dragged Sunburst away

“We’re do you think they’re goin’?” asked Applejack

“Knowing Cheese’s crib… I’d say, he better order a new mattress for his guest room,” said Spike

All of the girls went red

“Anyway… Starlight has a fact, love will always, conquer,” said Twilight

“Wait, doesn’t it annoy you that they’re trying to force me into your and Flash’s personal life?” said Sunset

“Truth is… When Spike told me about it, I told Flash, and he said he was ok with marrying the 2 of us,” said Twilight

“Really?” asked Sunset in disbelief

“Yeah, so what do you say?” asked Twilight

“It’s gonna be very awkward,” said Sunset

“What… Sex?” said Twilight

“Yeah, I mean, don’t be offended, I don’t mind but… we’re both girls and…” Sunset was silenced by one of Twilight’s fingers

“I don’t mind, Plus we both share a secret,” said Twilight

“And that is?” said Sunset

“I know you love me… as a woman,” said Twilight

Sunset couldn’t talk, she was shocked, how did Twilight know

“And I have to admit… I also find you really attractive,” said Twilight as she kissed her

Sunset was so shocked, she didn’t know what to do, but after a few seconds she gave in, and kissed back.

“Well, my job here is done… back to the kitchen,” said Spike as he walked away

“What did we miss?” asked Flash

“Twilight taking control of your love life,” said Spike

“What?” asked Flash

“You got the other marriage ring I gave you?” asked Spike

“Yeah? Why?” said Flash, earning a look from Spike

“Oh-” said Flash when the information sinked in

“Go get’em tiger,” said Spike as he gave Flash a slap in his butt, making him jump out the door

“That was gay,” said Soarin

“Not as gay as Steven Magnet,” said Spike

“Point,” said Soarin

“Plus, It was just for him not to get cold feet… again,” said Spike as he went back to cooking

A FEW HOURS LATER

The party was in full swing, Flash, Twilight, and Sunset, were dancing together, Applejack and Caramel had entered a Cake eating contest, Soarin and Rainbow Dash, were having a push up contest, which Soarin was losing, Neon and Vinyl were having a DJ battle for the music, Fluttershy, and Rarity just sat on the corner talking about “girl stuff”, Spike, Cheese, and Pinkie, just sat on the sofa playing COD Advanced Warfare, and as for Sunburst and Starlight, they hadn’t been seen in a long while, and honestly no one wanted to go disturb them.

“Spike… it’s time,” whispered Cheese

“DO I have to?” whispered Spike

Cheese did his world known puppy dog eyes

“Ok, stop that, they don’t work on me… Well, I did promise,” said Spike as he got up

“MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?!” said Spike

This caused the music to stop, and everyone to look at him

Spike was about to start talking when

“What did we miss?” asked Sunburst as he and Starlight walked in, their hair and clothes spoke volumes of the last few hours.

“Spike was about to give a speech,” said Pinkie

“I just wanted to say that… I know you guys and I haven’t really been friends for a long time, heck at the beginning of the year, I’m pretty sure most of you didn’t know that I was alive… but that’s all in the past; The reason, for me to be up here is, to propose a toast, for old victories, accomplishments, for new friends, new flames, and many more adventures to come… without more… CHEERS!!” said Spike

“CHEERS!” everyone said as they cling their soda cups

“Oh, I believe that Cheese wanted to say something,” said Spike as he motion Cheese to the the center

“To be honest, I can't add anything to what Spike said, I agree completely, and wish all of you the best during university, incase we never see each other again…” said Cheese

“Of course we will, we’re all going to Canterlot State,” said Flash

“Regardless… I do have a question to ask someone in the crowd,” said Cheese

This made everyone look at him, as he walked towards Pinkie who was still sitting on the couch

“Pinkie, I know that we don’t talk much out of school, and I might come out as a virgin weirdo or something along those lines, and I know I might be creeping you out, but… I feel that if I don’t do this, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life… Would you…” he was about to ask her out, but since he was bent over, she slipped on the carpet and landed on one knee, making the scene even more dramatic

“I thought she was going to ask her out not propose,” thought Flash

“I saw that coming,” thought Spike

“This just got interesting,” both Soarin and Rainbow Dash thought

“I wonder what will be her answer to such a blunt move,” thought Sunset

“Oh, ah, sorry, I slipped and…” Cheese began

“Yes,” said Pinkie

“What?” asked Cheese

“YES, OF COURSE I’LL MARRY YOU!” said Pinkie

“I didn’t see that coming though,” said Spike

“But, you guys didn’t even date, don’t you think marriage is a bit too… rushed?” asked Twilight

“Twi… remember the chemistry talk we had earlier?” asked Pinkie

“Yeah,” said Twilight

“Well, for whatever reason, I’ve felt an attraction for Cheese for a long time, call it love at first sight, call it magic, but I know he’s the one for me… Plus if he wasn’t going to pop the question I would’ve,” said Pinkie

This made everyone’s eyes opened really wide

“Well, they do have the same personality,” said Spike, as everyone looked at him

“What Spike means is, let them have their happy ending,” said Rarity

“Hey, hey, we’re cool, we just didn’t see that coming,” said Flash as Pinkie and Cheese kissed.

Everyone in the room went crazy and started to whistle

“How cute, just like those 2 love birds over there,” said Applejack as she pointed at Spike and Rarity

“Wait… WHAT?!!!!!” everyone in the room, apart of Applejack, Cheese, and Pinkie, jaw’s hit the floor

Spike looked at Applejack “You were supposed to stay quiet!” he said with his eyes

“It was now or never,” Applejack looked back

“Busted,” said Rarity

“Looks like it,” said Spike with a small smile

“The truth is, I’ve been engaged to Spike for a while now,” said Rarity

“Did your parents push you into it?” asked Flash

“No, my Spikey-Wickey asked me,” said Rarity as she hugged Spike

“How long ago?” asked Twilight

“A bit over a month,” said Rarity

Everyone looked at Spike

“That’s true, we’ve even been living together for a while now,” said Spike

“In your apartment?” asked Rainbow Dash

“No, in the state my grandfather left me,” said Spike

“So wait… you 2 have been living together…” began Sunset

“In a massive mansion…” continued Pinkie

“With no one else to disturb you…” continued Twilight

“Or keep your morality in check?” finished Starlight Glimmer

“Pretty much, yes,” both Spike and Rarity said

“Lucky bastards,” said Vinyl

“What are you talking about, we’re in the same boat,” said Neon

“Exactly, can you imagine how many times the “do” it a day,” said Vinyl

“Disgusting,” whispered Fluttershy giving them a scary look

“Oh no, I’m still a pure maiden,” said Rarity

“WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!” everyone screamed

“ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?!!” Flash said

“I don’t think so,” said Spike

“You leave with one, not to me, the most attractive woman in the world…” began Flash

“And you haven’t been intimate,” finished Sunset

“Well, we do sleep in the same bed,” said Rarity

“Yeah, she really like to use me as a hug pillow,” said Spike

“Well, you’re just so warm, I can’t help it,” said Rarity

“Maybe if you wore something while sleeping, you would need to… test my self control every night,” whispered Spike

But everyone heard this and had a nose bleed

“Ok, new rule! From now on, no clothes are allowed on our bed!” screamed Rainbow Dash as she grabbed Soarin’s arm

“I thought you guys were already at home base,” said Cheese

“Not really, we’ve barely made it past first base, we just like that base so much we got stuck on it,” said Soarin.

And with that comment, a full scaled sex life conversation blew up

Spike, avoiding the topic left to the garden for some fresh air

“What are you doing out here by yourself?” came a voice

“Oh, hey Fluttershy, I thought you were still inside,” said Spike

“Oh no, I came out here to play with my dear friends,” said Fluttershy as he stroked a bird “What’s on your mind?” she asked

“I just wanted to avoid the whole “which hole is better to drill first” talk,” said Spike

Fluttershy let go of the bird and got up from the ground “Spike, I know you, something is up,” said Fluttershy

“It’s just, I still can’t believe that this is my life now, at the beginning of this school year, I was invisible, and now, i have everyone’s respect, admirations… love… heck I’m even engaged to the love of my life, something I still can’t digest, and… and…” Spike said

Fluttershy placed her hand on Spike’s shoulder and said “I know it might be strange, and that it will take time to get used to this type of life, but, trust me, everything will work out… eventually… Who told me that when I needed it the most?” said Fluttershy

“I did,” said Spike

“Then, don’t just preach, but also teach,” said Fluttershy

“It’s just that…” Spike tried to say

“It’s just that” nothing, you earned all of this Spike, you save all of us from ourselves, you should give credit to yourself more often,” said Fluttershy

Spike remained quiet, he looked back and his eyes made contact with Rarity, Fluttershy noticed this.

“Spike… do you think Rarity would have said yes if she didn’t love you… you are the reason she is who she is today,” said Fluttershy

“I just…” said Spike

“Spike look at me…” said Fluttershy as she cupped Spike’s cheeks and made his eyes meet hers “Stop thinking that you’re not good enough… I know everyone made you think that… but it’s not true… remember that, you are the nicest, most worth it person in the world,” said Fluttershy

“I hope you’re right,” said Spike

“I know I am, now go in there, and have fun… and remember, I will always be there for you, no matter what,” said Fluttershy as she let go of Spike’s face

“Thanks Shy, I really needed that,” said Spike

“You're welcome,” said Fluttershy

“You know… you’ll make a great wife/mom someday,” said Spike as he walked back to the party

“If it’s with you Spike… I will be honored,” said Fluttershy, making a scary face.