The next day, Spike returned to the library and sighed at the mess he saw. Shaking his head, he went to work cleaning the mess of crumpled up papers and broken quills. It wasn't the first time he had to clean a mess like this. But it definitely was one of the weirder ones. Considering there weren't any condoms. Or tissues for that matter.

As he worked, he looked over some of the notes. From what he saw. The scroll he read was some kind of vocal spell. And thanks to Twilight's research, it had something to do with Spike and Rainbow. With each note he saw, he became more and more confused and concerned about what it all meant. After all…

"What will Rainbow do when she finds out about this?" He gulped. Picking up the last pile, Spike heard a knock on the door. Rolling his eyes he answered the door. "Twilight's not here. And we're in the middle of a… reorganization project."

"Oh. I'm not here for her. I came to see you." The uptight mare replied.

Spike looked her over with a raised brow. "And what is it you need from me?"

"I came to inform you that your presence is requested in Mainhatten." She informed calmly. "Please arrive no later than tomorrow at noon."

"What?" Spike asked.

"You may consider this a request from a rather high-class mare. Doing this for my client will earn you a favor from her later on." She replied flatly.

"I still don't know why your client wants me to come." Spike sighed.

"Honestly. I don't concern myself with trying to understand her reasoning." The mare replied, rolling her eyes. "But if I had to guess. She heard rumors about you and wanted to see you for herself. She has a soft spot for cute things." She paused and rubbed her chin. "I guess that's one reason she's such a skilled fashion designer."

Spike blinked and rubbed his chin. "You don't say… you don't think she'd be willing to spread word about Rarity's dresses"

The mare shared a grin with him as a similar idea came to her mind. "You know what? I think she'd be very willing to help a fellow designer." With a nod of agreement the mare left as Spike went back inside to finish his chores and gather some things he'll need for the trip.

Rainbow sighed in relief as she came out of the backroom with a smile. "Thanks Rarity. You're a lifesaver."

"Not at all darling. I know how hard it can get when you're trying to juggle your work and personal needs." Rarity replied.

Rainbow laughed. "And don't forget the lack of stallions up to the task."

"Indeed. Now. Is there any chance I can interest you in a new dress?" Rarity asked hopefully.

Rainbow sighed and rolled her eyes. "Well… I did just take your room for the night… why not."

Rarity gave a happy squeal before pulling her over to where she had some nice dresses. "Oh I have some amazing outfits I know would look amazing on you." She chimed as Rainbow rolled her eyes with an amused smile.

Applejack sighed as she sat with Fluttershy as the pegasus told her about what she heard from her animal friends. The two enjoyed their tea until Applejack brought up Spike.

"I know he has a crush on her. But I don't know what will happen when he finds out how she feels." Applejack sighed.

"Oh… I don't think that'll be much of a problem." Fluttershy admitted before quickly covering her mouth.

"What's all this about now?" Applejack asked.

"Oh my." Fluttershy squeaked. "I shouldn't really say it. I mean. It's just… my animal friends overheard something about Spike and Rainbow Dash becoming a couple."

Applejack rubbed her chin in thought. "Ya know… I hadn't thought of it before. But I reckon those two would make a nice couple."

"You really think so? I… well… I had a plan to get them together." Fluttershy admitted. "I don't know… maybe it'll work."

Applejack sipped her tea and thought about it as Fluttershy explained her plan. "Sounds a bit risky. But I reckon it's a pretty good plan."

"Hopefully she won't be too upset when she finds out who set it up." Fluttershy sighed.

"I don't think she will be." Applejack countered. "Getting them a week together for a little romance. RD might just thank ya for it." Seeing Fluttershy smile, she nodded and returned to sipping her tea as the two agreed to change the subject.

Author's Note

Times ticking before Fluttershy's plan goes into motion. But as the saying goes. Even the best laid plan can go astray when dealing with unknown variables. What might happen to make things go south? Or "go south" as it were. Lol thoughts