The cabin was filled with a lot of laughs, running around and magic to use to contain the energized baby dragon. Igneous loved the magic being used by Twilight and Starlight, loving his time with his cousin as he was able to match her chaotic speed.

Being totally entertained by everypony, which means that he will have a good night when he goes to bed later.

However, not all were up in cheers.

Rachel couldn’t help but notice how Brimstone was looking at Spike. She went up to him when they had a moment away from the group.

“What’s wrong?” Rachel asked him, crossing her arms as she looked down at him.

“Nothing, just odd you had forgiven him so easily after what he had done.” Brimstone grunted. “You were never the one to let go of a grudge, especially if someone had done you wrong.”

Rachel rolled her eyes. “I’m getting tired of holding many. Sombra currently maxed my levels. Spike had done his punishment frankly with Ironstone.” She said slightly annoyed. “Spike learned his lesson, he’s being a good father, he’s here now, that’s what it matters.” the ring on her finger in clear sight of him. “Seriously, if you had seen the shitstain that village was, you would be a little understandable.”

“He put himself there when he left you. If he had stayed, you wouldn’t have even fought while a child was in your womb.”

“Yo, it was my call to go out and fight. I was being reckless I’ll admit, but what’s done is done. Igneous is here, alive, healthy and happy, his father is here and loves him as much as I do. I know you have your opinions with Spike, but please, for my sake and your grandson’s, get over it.” Rachel irked. “It was Spike’s idea to bring you here to see Iggy before we attend the portal. We’re going to be busy for a while, so please, don’t start.”

Brimstone shook his head. “What if he leaves again? You barely pulled yourself together after he took off, are you~”

A pot of flowers next to them suddenly burst in blue flames. Causing him to jump from Rachel.

“I am barely holding on as is without you digging. I love you Brimstone, but you need to lay off. That will always be on the back of my mind but I don’t know about you but I’m tired. I’m tired of being angry all the fucking time. I’m tired of holding onto shit that doesn’t matter anymore because it's wearing me down more than fighting in this war. Spike is here now. He knows what he did was wrong, he’s already kicking himself in the ass for missing out and not being there and of what happened. It’s been handled, I’ve handled him. I don’t need this so please for the love of God. Drop. It.”

She says that as Igneous ran to their way, followed by Flurry, running around the two in circles playing chase, causing the adult to giggle and watch them momentarily before they ran back with the other adults.

Once they left, Rachel turned to Brimstone. “Pops, please. Consider what I’m saying.” She said before she moved away to join the rest of the gathering.

She stopped at the moment to watch Spike interact with the girls and his family and the twins. They were laughing and spreading good cheer around, officially catching up.

Watching Spike with light in his eyes. Seeing him smiling and actually enjoying himself, like he was almost back to his old, jolly self.

Spike was talking, only to look up to see Rachel and smiled, giving her a wave.

With a wave back, she joins him with the others, claiming his lap as her seat.

Spike casually wrapped a hand around her back, resting on her waist. Plopping his head on her shoulder with a satisfied smile.

"Sorry if you guys don't mind, we ran out of chairs so I picked the best seat." Rachel joked and smirked.

Iggy scrambled away from Flurry with a squeal, leaping up to join his mother and father, sitting on her lap, causing the adults to laugh.

Velvet giggled. "So kids, how was your taste of parenthood?" She asked the couple as she reached out and pet her grandson's soft fur on his head.

"Exhausting and challenging, but so worth it," Spike said with a smile before making a funny face for Igneous who made one back at him.

"Well from what we see, I guess you're doing good." Ruby said from her spot.

"Come on, Iggy. Let's go outside!" Flurry said with her wings flapping.

Rachel held onto him. "Sorry sweetie, but I don't want him outside without an adult yet. He's active, yes, but Igneous is still an infant. There's still toys here."

"Oh come on, we got him, " RD said. "The kid is practically drooling for the outdoors."

Igneous was nuzzling against his mother's chest before rubbing his belly.

"Nope, no he's drooling for something else," Spike said, noticing his son before smirking. "I can relate, his mother does have some mouth watering assets." He laughed as Rachel playfully bopped his head. The twins laughed and others as well.

Rachel was red but giggled as well as she grabbed Iggy and got up from him. "We'll be back in a few." She chuckled as she took the baby in another room to be fed.

After a while, Spike excused himself to the kitchen to grab some refreshments for him and the guests.

A moment to think to himself. Thinking about his plans later in the evening when others leave.

He hears hooves and one sniff to know who came in with him.

Spike sighed. "You've been quiet this evening, Brimstone," he turned to see the older stallion standing next to a chair. "Thought you'd be excited to see Iggy.*

"I'm always excited to see the young lad." Brimstone said.

"But not me, I get it." Spike said as he added straws to the tray of beverages. "Been wanting to talk to you about that. One of the reasons why I asked you to come over."

"Oh, and what about it?" Brimstone hummed.

"I asked you for your blessing to marry Rachel, then I left after." Spike said as he turned to look at him.

"What was the point of you asking me if you turned around and broke her heart? Made me feel like a fool for evening agreeing." He grunted.

However, Spike could sense something else was bothering him the way Brimstone was staring at him.

"Do you remember what you did? During your rampage?" Brimstone asked, gritting his teeth.

Spike balled his fists, squeezing tightly. "You know it wasn't my fault. It was Rarity's. And she's dead."

"And so is my son." Brimstone snapped. Spike's eyes widened.

"What?"

"If you recall, I have a son who was behind bars. In a prison that was crumbled to ruins, by you." The stallion said. His single eye watered up. "Rarity might have been the catalyst of your transformation and rage, but when seeing the CCTV footage of a fifty foot beast coming to the prison and destroying those inside. My son was in one of the cells and couldn't get out. He perished under the fire and rubble. It's hard to feel any sympathy towards you. If it was up to me, you would never see the light of day again, never going anywhere near Rachel or Igneous."

Spike stared at him. His heart aches remembering his rampage. There was so much going on, so much blood, fire and carnage in his wake.

"I… cannot express enough how much I am sorry for what I did." His voice was quiet. "If I could, I'd go back and change that moment. I'm sorry for your loss."

"I told Rachel the news of this, she just made excuses for you. The Princess and the former Elements say the same thing, but Rarity didn't physically hold the knife, figure of speech.” he grunted. “Not everyone shares the same perspective as them.”

“What do you want me to do, Brimstone? I am sorry for what happened, there’s not a damn day that goes by when I don’t think about it.” Spike gritted his teeth. “I’m sorry about your son, I’m sorry for all the creatures who had died because of me. I'm just as responsible for what happened as it's Rarity's. I wish I could go back and change the moment I went after her. I think about those lost every single fucking day, when I go to sleep, I’m haunted by their screams, visions of their bodies lay at my wake. I’m sorry for what happened to your son.”

“Sorry won’t bring him back.” Brimstone glared at him. "I had finally convinced the Parole Board to grant his release and before he even got a chance to leave, his body got crushed in that cell, never leaving captivity. And all that woman has done for, getting you out of that whole mess, you left her. How is anyone sure that you won't do~"

"That's quite enough!"

Both males quickly turned to see Rachel there, glaring at Brimstone, her pony ears pinned back. Both having near identical looks a parent and child could have.

"This is my family, I'm never leaving them again." Spike strongly declared.

Brimstone looked between the two, the tension was strong, there was no denying it.

He turns to Rachel. "He's only going to hurt you again." He then turns and leaves the kitchen. The she-dragon was unable to look at the stallion in the face when he left.

Hearing him leave the cabin all together.

With a sniff and hugging herself, she looks at Spike. "You okay?"

Spike nodded, rubbing his pounding head. "I didn't know that had happened to his son."

Rachel took her in a deep breath. "It's a complicated situation. We all know the truth."

"Sometimes, the truth doesn't matter to some." He said.

She approached him and gave him a hug. Spike shudders and wraps his arms around her in an embrace. His heart raced as his thoughts went back there.

That experience made him feel worse, Spike knew there would be those who don't see the truth, members of those who lost loved ones. But he didn't think Brimstone was one of them.

To him, Spike hurt his children, killed one of them, he had every right to be angry.

"I didn't know Rach… I didn't." He quietly sobbed.

Rachel made shushing noises, holding him close. "I know, I know. I warned Brimstone to not go off at you. Stubborn bastard… I love that old horse, but fuck him. When he gets like that I can't look at him. You're a good guy, a good father. Brimstone's feelings and opinions are validated, but he was warned not to go at you."

Before he could say anything, he felt a weight on his tail and a giggle.

Spike turned and lifted the tail up to see Iggy holding onto his tail and smiled.

"He sure thinks so." Rachel smiled at that. Spike plucked his son off of his tail and held him. Feeling a little better now.

Rachel then grabs his hand. "Okay boys, let's go back to the party."

With a nod, Rachel grabs the refreshment tray and the three go back to the main room.

As Spike enters, a guard approaches him and whispers something in his ear, causing him to smile and mutter thanks.

Everything was ready.

Hours later and it was time for everypony to leave. All shared hugs and their goodbyes as Iggy was starting to doze off on them. The twins had left earlier, not wanting to miss another shift at their job.

Velvet and Nightlight hugged Spike.

“Please don’t take long to talk to us, dear, I missed seeing my baby boy.” the elder mare said.

“I won’t, mom.” Spike said as he hugged her back. He then looked to Nightlight.

“If you need any advice, you can always talk to us,” Nightlight said, patting his back.

“I will.” He smiled before the girls piled on him for a group hug, causing him to laugh.

“Don’t forget about us when you go be dragon king!” Pinkie shouted.

“Thanks for having us over,” AJ said.

“Please have us over again.” Fluttershy said.

Spike nodded. “I promise girls,” he said.

Velvet went over to Rachel and grabbed her hands and held them. “Thank you again for bringing him home.” she said. “I’m glad to have you as part of our family.”

“I appreciate your kindness, Mrs. Velvet.” Rachel said.

“Oh please, we’re family, you can call me mom.” she smiled at the dragoness. “After all you've done, you at least earned that.” She then gave her a hug.

Rachel smiled and hugged her as well. “Thank you guys for coming, it's been a blast seeing you guys again.”

“Don’t be a stranger.” Nightlight said as he patted her back.

She also got a group hug from the other mares, all thanking her and Spoke for the visit before leaving.

Rachel let out a huge sigh. "Whew, that was fun." She said before looking at the living room crib to see Iggy trying to fight the sleep. "And it's way past your bedtime, little boy." She giggled.

As she stepped to him, Spike volunteered. "I got him." He said.

Rachel waved her hand to have it it, seeing him gently picking their son up.

"You heard ma, time to sleep." He said, cradling him before walking up the stairs.

Once in the nursery, Spike changed his child into his PJs, noticing that they were a bit tight on him.

"Wow okay, seems we gotta get you more clothes, you are getting big, Ig." Spike chuckled as he played with Iggy's toes before putting him down, tucking him in for the night.

Once he got him settled, it was time to put his plan into action.

As Rachel was cleaning up the mess of having everypony visiting, she felt a pair of arms wrapped around her stomach and their body pressing against her back.

"Hi," Spike greeted in a low voice. Peppering kissing on her neck and side of her head as he held her.

"Hey you," Rachel giggled, her hands resting on top of his.

Still holding onto her, Spike began waddling her away from the dining area.

"Where are you taking me? Spike!" Rachel squealed as she was made to move.

"Just taking you away for a moment, I got the guards holding down the fort." Spike said casually as he whisked her out of the cabin.

When the two came out, Spike dug into his jacket pocket and pulled out a black blindfold. "I'm gonna need you to put this on for me."

Rachel blinked at that. "Seriously?"

He nodded. "It's a surprise." He said as he reached out and put the fold on her, tying it to make sure it won't fall off of her. He waved his hand in front of Rachel's face to make sure she couldn't see. "Ready?"

"I'm in your hands," Rachel giggled, unable to see anything. Trusting him though she was weary with the blindfold.

Spike grabbed her hand and placed another on the small of her back and began leading her away.

Spike was very helpful at telling her where to go, what's in front of her, what to step over. Telling her they are going past the barriers and out in the dense woods. Assuring Rachel they were going to be okay.

Spike led his mate down a pathway. There were sweet smells and a savory aroma came to Rachel's nose. Sounds of water rushing echoing her ears.

“Spike, where are you taking me?” Rachel asked him.

Spike chuckled as he stopped her. “Just one second, stay here.” He takes a few steps from her. “No peeking.”

Rachel sighed and waited.

She waits and waits until I hear him rustling. “Okay, take your blindfold off.”

Rachel reached, undoing the knot before pulling it off. Her eyes blinked before her vision came clearer. Once her vision came clearer, she let out a gasp.

Spike stood in front of her with two wine glasses, behind him was this waterfall cascading in this small body of water that had a soft, heavenly blue glow illuminating the water surface with a tree that had hanging lanterns on it, next to the tree was a large blanket with a picnic basket.

“Tada.” Spike smiled.

“Spike, this looks amazing.” Rachel said as her mate handed her a glass. “What is this place?” Rachel asked, not recognizing the glowing waterfall. And she had been coming into The Evergrove for years now!

“Uh yeah, one of the guards found it while they were out and I came to check it out and thought it would be nice to surprise you and had one of them set it up for tonight." Spike responded. "I don't think there's a name for this place but it's beautiful."

Rachel blushed. "Okay, I can say that you have definitely not lost your charm." She said as she took a sip of the wine.

Spike shrugged. "What can I say, I wanna go full out. Especially since we'll be busy with this whole war and much more, I want this to be our night, as a token to you."

"You're too sweet, but you didn't have to go the extra mile to show anything." She said as Spike drank from his glass. "You're enough. You being here is enough."

"If I don't do anything romantic towards the love of my life, then something is really wrong." Spike said as he stepped aside, waved a hand towards the picnic. "After you, m'lady."

With a genuine smile, Rachel began walking forward towards it with her mate following behind.

They sat on the blanket, Spike momentarily sat his glass down before reaching for the basket and opening it up and began pulling plates and food out for them to dine on.

He also pulled out a small but long rectangular velvet box and handed it to her.

"Spike, what is this?" She asks, holding onto it.

"You mentioned before you got used to wearing something on your neck. I made it." Spike said.

Rachel looked at him before opening the box. Inside was a crystal red pendant inside of a small cage holding it in place with a chain. The crystal however had a familiar powerful energy coming off of it.

Her eyes widened. "Spike, is this crystal from the Blood Staff??" Rachel asked, alarmed.

Spike raised his hands to calm her down. "It's okay. The staff is alright, a piece of it fell out a week ago. I know why it did, and knew what it meant. It's a part of me I'm giving to you. If anything were to happen to me, it would help you."

"What's going to happen?" Rachel asks.

"Let's just say having powers of the Dragonlord, it comes with a few perks. It's a precaution, but this is for you and only you, you're the only one I can trust the most. I can't say much of it, but when the time comes, you'll know what to do with it. I need you to trust me on this."

"Spike, you're starting to scare me, what's going on?"

Spike shook his head. "You have to trust me on this. This is just insurance, you and Igneous will always be taken care of. I'm not planning on going anywhere but this is just a precaution. You'll know what to do with it when the time comes, I just need you to understand that, okay?" He asks.

Rachel gazed at him, unsure of anything at the moment. But seeing how serious he was being, she sighed and nodded. "I do," she whispers before taking the pendant out and putting it on her neck. It felt weird, having a piece of the Blood Staff hanging off her neck. She could feel its energy coming off of it but resting as soon as she secured it on her.

The crystal rested just above breasts.

"How does it look?" Rachel asked him.

Spike smiled. "Like it belongs to you." He reached out and grabbed both of her hands. "It'll make sense when it's time, but I'm never leaving you or Igneous. My family." He then kissed the top of her hands.

He then let's go and served her meal.

As much as Rachel adores his romantic gesture, she was still unsure what he meant by it. She didn't want to lose Spike again. After spending months without him, she didn't want to go through that again, not wanting to be alone.

Though she has no idea what the future has in store, one thing for sure, she was going to make the most of what's going on right now.

The two wine and dined, discussing what had happened today with everypony, reminiscing their past ventures, enjoying themselves with each other's company. As if they had all the time in the world.

Or might be their last.

*****

"...I swear, Twilight I think had it worse when it came to the poison joke. When I saw her horn in the morning, I said, 'Ah what's wrong, can't get it up? Flaccid horns are common." Spike said, causing Rachel to laugh out loud.

"You can't be serious?" She gasps.

"Oh I can go on and on. How can I not when it's just flopping around on her face!" Spike laughed which made Rachel laugh harder.

His laughing slowed down as he stared at Rachel, hearing her voice in high spirits. Her cheeks flushed. Her eyes sparkle under the lights.

"Have I ever told you I love hearing you laugh?" Spike asks. Adjusting himself to where he is laying on his side, arm propping him up next to his mate.

"Wha?" Rachel giggled as she came down from that high, laying on her side similar to how Spike was.

"No matter how lame my jokes or how crude they are, you always laugh at them. I love hearing your voice as a whole. Especially, the sounds you make anyway," Spike said as before reaching out and idly gliding his hand from her shoulder, down her arm to her waist. "When I have my way with you, that is."

She smiles mischievous. "Spike, did you bring me out here for your sexual deviousness?" Rachel teased.

Spike chuckled. "Would you blame me if I did? I've never stopped thinking about you, even when I was in Ironstone. You drove me insane with your personality, your beauty, your delicate touch…" he then smiled devilishly before he began tickling her.

Rachel squealed. "SPIKE! AYEEEE! " She squirmed as his fingers tickled her known spots. Unable to fend him off, having her rolled on her back with him hovering over her, still tickling her. Tears rolling as she laughs her head off.

"Mostly I missed doing this." Spike grinned as he continued to tickle her.

"Ah! Uncle uncle!" She cried out in joy.

He eventually stopped, leaving her in a panting, giggling state.

Slightly dazed as Rachel tried to get her breath back, face completely red. Coming down from another laugh induced high.

She rubbed her face with her hands, wiping the tears from her face. When she finally calmed down, she looked up, seeing Spike still hovering above her. His hands placed beside her head, gazing at her with this look that made her heart raced. Gave her just enough room to decline his advancements.

With a dreamful gaze of her own, she reaches up with one hand and cups his cheek.

Spike closed his eyes, placing a hand over hers. Yearning more of her touch, he quickly opened his eyes to do a quick look around. Making sure no infants or any spirits linger around, anyone else for that matter before turning back to his mate.

"My Queen," he mutters before closing in and begins kissing her. Moaning softly to her taste.

Reciprocating his affection, Rachel kissed him back, feeling him getting more comfortable with it than their attempt before.

However, a tiny thought came to her mind, it was more impulsive than anything else. But she knew Spike would be down for it once he knew it.

She grabbed him by the shoulders and had them rolled on that blanket, knocking into the basket as she got on top. She smirked, gave him a peck on his muzzle before crawling off of him.

Spike was confused, wondering why they stopped. He was about to ask before he froze.

Seeing her began stripping off her clothes. Each item slowly comes off of her body. Teasing the male as she swayed her hips. Spike couldn't help but enjoy the show Rachel was giving him. Taking off everything until she stood bare underneath this full moon night.

With that sexy, roguish grin Spike absolutely adored, Rachel suddenly dives into the water beside them.

She was underneath the water briefly before coming out. "Oh? You think I wouldn't take a dip?" She said. Her hooves planted in the sand, water coming up to her breasts, the glow of the waterfall and the pool left tiny specks of the glow all over her, making her sparkle ever so. She then motioned him with her finger to come join her.

Spike's wings flared up, loving how she looked. He grabbed what was left of the bottle of wine, quickly drank what's left of it before tossing it aside and standing up. As hastily as he could, he removed his clothes. Pants, shirt, jacket, everything came off as fast as he could.

Once naked himself, he ran and jumped in the water, causing a big splash, causing Rachel to laugh as she got hit with the splash.

Spike quickly broke through the surface. "Hey, it's actually nice here." He grinned, dripping wet. He's also covered in the same tiny sparkles. Both of them slightly glowing as a result.

Rachel swam up to him, wrapping her arms around his shoulders. "It sure is." She said before resuming kissing him, pressing herself up against him. The taste of the water was sweet, not how she thought it would but still tastes good.

Spike wrapped his arms around her, exploring her mouth with his tongue, taking in her ambrosial scent. His hands explored her backside and cupped her butt. Squeeze and rub her glutes.

As he trailed his kisses to her neck, he felt something wrapped around his hardened cock and chuckled.

"And what do you have there, ma'am?" Spike asked.

"I have you," Rachel giggled as she continued to stroke him under the water. Hearing him moan as she continued to play with him. Rubbing his member against her slit, wanting the main course.

He, however, grabs her wrist gently. "So impatient," Spike said. "Got all the time in the world, and besides," he grabs her by the waist then and hoists her out of the water and onto the rocky bed, being the right height for him to do what he wanted. "There's more to you that I missed besides your voice." He said as he spread her legs.

Rachel bit her lip as she felt him massage her inner thighs. His lips caressing her scales as he ventured to her sweet spot. Taking his time to get to her hot pussy.

"Your taste for starters." Spike hummed before he began the assault on her, spreading her lower lips and divulged on her clit.

Rachel's body trembled on the first lick, feeling his forked tongue flickered her sensitive nub, smothering himself in her sweet juices. Moaning deeply, her head tilting back.

"Oh fuuuuck, Spike if you're trying to drive me any more insane, it's fucking- oh shit!" Rachel panted and moaned.

Spike smiled and giggled as he continued. Listening to her make those wonderful sounds, listening to her change pitches as he ate her out. Wanting nothing more than to pleasure her, for everything she had done for him. Holding himself back as much as he could.

Her head swimming in circles, her body shook and trembled in pleasure.

With everything so tense and chaotic, it took no time to climax, her legs wrapped around his head quivering, pressing Spike's head against her snatch, coming hard.

Spike took in every drop, having his hands wrapped around her frame as he took everything in. And once he cleaned up, he did pause, listening to her breathing before diving back into her slit and resumed. Wanting seconds.

"Oh fuck, Spike!" Rachel moaned out his name. "I-I can't take it anymore. I need you." She whimpered, feeling herself being slipped into her primal state. "I need you."

His earfins flickers when she calls out, causing him to chuckle and pull back. He pulled himself up on the rock she was on.

Spike then grabs her legs again, spreading them wide as he gets between her. "As you wish," he muttered. Teasing her clit again with the length of his dragonhood. Lubricating himself with her natural juices before aligning with her love hole, thrusting inside.

She lustfully calls out, feeling stuffed full of meat as he pushed himself all the way in, stretching her walls wide. Pushing all the way in to were he could feel her cervix.

After giving her a second to get adjusted to him, Spike began to move.

As the two commenced their love making on that rock, both too focused on each other…

A shadow moves away from the area.

Author's Note

You gotta be kidding me,who the fuck is that??

🏹That better not be who I think it is

🍼babba!

WHAT?? Pinkie Pie, did you give these guys my keys???

Maybe 💟

-.- how many more ponies did you give my key out to?

*Knock knock*

Huh? *Goes to look out the window and jaw drops to the floor, seeing Ponyville right out the door.*

🔪 Okay Pinkie, I'ma about to turn you into a cupcake!