Rarity opened the small envelope that had been slid under the door of Boutique. It didn’t have a return address just her name written on it. Opening the envelope she found a note from Lotus Blossom and Aloe the owners of the Ponyville Day Spa.

Rarity we would like to treat you and a guest to one day at the spa, on us. You can invite whomever you wish. Come over today, at the time of your choosing.

Best Relaxation

Lotus Blossom and Aloe

P.S. There’s a secret catch that you’ll find in the room we have left open for you.

Rarity lifted her eyebrows at the last part of the note. “Okay, you’ve piqued my curiosity.” I have been one of their best customers. I guess they wanted to pay me back. She tapped a hoof on her lower lip. “Who in Equestria could I even invite on such short notice?”

Spike was out walking, and he happened to spot Rarity standing in her doorway with a letter held by her magic that was raised to her face. Huh…wonder what this is about? He happened to catch her saying ‘Now, who could I invite?’ He paused. Invite to what?

Rarity lowered the letter and caught Spike just staring at her. “Oh, um…hello darling.” She flashed him a smile. “What…um beings you by?” She kept her head level so she could look him directly in those green eyes of his. His growth spurt made him a bit taller than your average pony. She didn’t mind this one bit, it was exciting to know that he was older now, in dragon terms and pony terms.

“Don’t I always come over every day?” Spike asked.

“Of course you do darling.” Rarity replied with a giggle. You could invite him to the spa. Her inner voice echoed as she found herself still thinking about the last part of the note.

“What’s the note about?” Spike asked, seeing that she was still holding it in her magic.

“Oh, it’s from Lotus Blossom and Aloe, they’ve invited me over to the Ponyville Day Spa.”

“Just you?” Spike asked.

Rarity noticed his frills drooping a bit. “I can take one guest with me; would you happen to know of one.”

Spike grinned at her and felt his cheeks flush a bit red. “I might have an idea.”

Rarity smiled back at him. “They said to come over whenever we chose.”

Spike bowed to her. “Shall I escort you over my lady Rarity?” He extended his claw for her hoof.

Rarity couldn’t help but giggle as she placed her hoof in his claw. “Led on my Spikey-Wikey.”

Spike grinned and the two of them walked side by side over to Ponyville Day Spa. Upon coming up on the building they spotted Lotus Blossom and Aloe at the door.

The owners of the spa escorted Rarity and Spike inside. They gestured for Spike to go into one of the other rooms and wait. Rarity was led by the pair into a second room. Where Lotus Blossom whispered something into Rarity’s ear that had her blushing slightly.

Aloe pulled out a hidden note that she’d placed under a pillow on the massage table. Both of the owners smiled, nodded, then walked outside to give Rarity and Spike their own private time.

Rarity stood with a slight blush still on her alabaster face. Her blue eyes still widen from what Lotus Blossom had whispered to her before the pare left. “It’s just Spike and I here?” So this must be that secret catch I read about in that letter. She thought while her gaze drifted to the note that Aloe had pulled out. It had Rarity’s name scribbled on the back. Rarity could feel her heart beating a bit faster as she used her magic to turn the note over.

Rarity,

We’ve watched how you’ve interacted with Spike.

Many other ponies have said the same thing.

We just want to wish you two the best.

And hope this day brings the two of you closer together.

Enjoy the relaxation.

And the connection.

Best Wishes

Lotus Blossom and Aloe

Rarity read the note a second time and could feel the heat pulsating on her cheeks and spreading giving her alabaster coat a pinkish hue. Would Spike actually let me…give him a massage? Rarity had to admit she’d never actually tried to give anypony a massage, let alone a dragon.

***

Spike laid on the massage table on his stomach with his back to the door as Ale had asked him to do. He was told to wait for a masseuse to come into the room. He wasn’t sure what to expect, he knew Rarity was also with him but in a different room. What would it be like to get a massage from Rarity? He shook his head at the thought as a second one popped into his head. I bet she wouldn’t do it, even if I asked her. He was lost in thought and didn’t even lift his head when a figure walked into the room and stood right behind him. I could just ask if I could give her one…

He'll know my voice if I even say a single word. Rarity thought as she stood and looked at Spike from behind. His massive shoulders that led to a powerful set of leathery wings. He looks so different now…

Spike took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. He paused before he did it again. A faint scent was hanging in the air. Opening his nostrils he took in another breath and focused on the scent. His eyes widened, but he didn’t turn around as a grin slid along his lips. I didn’t even hear her come into the room. He realized.

Rarity was convinced that Spike could hear the rapid pounding of her heart that threatened to burst right out of her chest. She couldn’t remember walking out of her room and finding his room. It was like her hooves had developed a mind of their own leading her to where Spike was at without her knowledge. Should I say something? The thought echoed in her mind as she found herself approaching the massage table Spike was laying on.

“Hello, Rarity.”

“Eeep…” Rarity let out the sound like a little squeak as his deeper voice reverberated in her ears.

He glanced back at her. “You’re scent is unmistakable.” He lowered his emerald gaze to her. “I’d know it anywhere.”

I should have known this. It’s the reason I can’t sneak upon him. Rarity thought about all the times she’d actually tried. “I was going to say something darling. I was just-”

“Enjoying the view or the fact that we’re alone in this place. Like it was planned.” Spike said as he curiously was growing along with a strange boldness in him. How often will I even get a chance like this?

Rarity swallowed the lump in her throat. “I was going to say, I was just excited.”

Spike rolled over onto his stomach his tail rested on the floor. His long legs bent at the edge of the table. “Excited about what?”

Rarity caught the playful grin on Spike’s face. Seeing you? Being with you like this? She wasn’t able to make up her mind. “Well, In my room was a card from Lotus Blossom and Aloe. Stating to the fact that we should enjoy the relaxation and the connection.” What she revealed next had her cheeks turning red. “And they hope this brings us closer together.”

Spike lifted an eyebrow. “You didn’t find the first note strange, just showing up like that?” He asked.

Rarity walked up a little close to Spike. “Are you objecting to being totally alone with me?”

Spike grinned a little. “We’ve been alone before.” He stretched out his arms and legs. “Just never alone in a massage parlor.” He glanced down at his claws and then back up to Rarity. I wonder how she’ll react. The thought hit him as the words left his lips. “I bet my claws would feel good running slowly through that silky soft coat of yours. Inch by inch, in small circular motions with my palms flexing in certain areas.”

Rarity’s ears twitched at the way he said that last word. Her mind was racing, and her vision was out of focus, she didn’t notice Spike moving closer to her.

He was right next to her ear. “Can I try?” The words came out with a few thanks to the inferno inside his chest.

Rarity’s eyes widened at the feeling of heat tickling her inner ear and the almost seductive sound of his voice. I had no idea he could even be like this. Is it the fact that we’re alone here? She felt herself nod before she even registered, she was doing it.

Spike got down from the massage table. Rarity had started to climb up herself when Spike put a claw on her shoulder. “Allow me, my lady,” Spike said with a bow and lifted her off the ground rolling her in his arms so she was laying on her back in his arms.

Am I that light? Or is he just that strong? Her front hooves were folded against her chest. Her nose laid just under his chin. When Spike lowered her onto the table, she could feel the heat from where Spike had been laying just now. Her tail lay in curls over the edge of the table, same as her long flowing purple mane. She’d rotated so she laid on her stomach with her back hooves stretched out behind her. “Mmm…so warm.”

“I am a dragon,” Spike said knowing what she was indicating.

Her head was resting on the pillow and her eyes were closed. “Believe me, darling, I’ve noticed, it’s one thing I’ve liked about you since day one.”

“So, you like me huh?” Spike asked not missing a beat or giving her time to even realized what she’d just said.

“Well of course I like you, darling.” Rarity replied enjoying the feeling of the heat still leftover on the table.

Spike leaned in close to her other ear. “I like you too.”

Author's Note

Ah, you've made it to the bottom, I'm so happy.

The second part contains the SPICY bit, IF you skip over the first part you won't know why these two ended up where they are now.