Dragons' choice of partner

The afternoon had arrived, and you could tell that the dragons were now taking a break or eating something. In any case, there were far fewer residents in the village than in the morning. Which made the purple dragon stand out even more. Spike had a thoughtful look on his face. He had a bag in his hand and was walking towards the castle. The pink female's declaration of love and her words that he would be better prepared tomorrow were in his head. Pinkie Pie had often said confusing things before, but his gut told him there was more to it. Maybe it had something to do with what Twilight was working on. For some time now, the clever dragoness had always been busy with something, but she said that she could do it on her own and didn't want to burden him anymore.

Although Pinkie Pie's declaration of love threw him off track a bit, he was still able to cope with it. Probably because he and the pink pony had been through so much together. She was one of his closest friends, and Spike couldn't imagine life without her. He thought it was wonderful that she felt more than just friendship for him. He liked her jokes and parties. Not to mention that Pinkie Pie was always there for her friends when they were sad. Physically, the purple dragon found the party dragon more than just attractive, she was one of the sexiest females he knew. But then there were Rarity and his other friends. He felt so stupid that he needed Eris' help to realize that Twilight and the others wanted to seduce him.

"Did the girls really agree among themselves to have a relationship with me? But then why are they flirting so aggressively and trying to seduce me? I know that I'm the last person who should be thinking about subtle flirting. If I didn't know better, they'd be about to pounce on me," Spike thought thoughtfully when he suddenly noticed a familiar shadow above him.

When he looked up, he saw a dragon with orange scales wearing a brown sack. While her belly and jaw scales were beige, her spikes on her head were purple and went from her head to her neck. Her tail was as long as Spike's and was shaped like a leaf at the end. Since her growth spurt, her snout was a little longer than before, and she had two beige horns. In terms of size, she was the same size as the male.

'Hey Smolder!' shouted Spike, whereupon the dragon turned towards him.

"Spike! Nice to see you, are you alone?", asked the orange dragon, who flew down to the male.

"Yes, is that so strange?" asked the purple dragon thoughtfully as the female landed in front of him.

"No... I just thought you wanted to help Rarity and Twilight today and were with one of them," Smolder explained briefly and put the sack on the ground.

Spike remembered that a few days ago, he told the orange dragon what his plan for the weeks was. After their scales changed, the two spent a lot of time together, and Smolder taught him everything about the life of a dragon. From fighting to looking for a gem, even what to look out for when looking for a cave to sleep in. She even taught him lava surfing, which unfortunately didn't start off so well. But over time, the purple dragon managed to become at least moderately good. In return, he managed to make Smolder more open in his presence. She even told him that she liked wearing pretty dresses. It was nice for the two dragons to have each other, as they could also live out their dragon habits.

"I helped Applejack and Rarity. With our dragon power, the field work was no problem, we finished quickly. And thanks to Eris, the work at Rarity was also done quickly," explained the purple dragon in a good-humored tone.

"I believe that immediately, since my growth spurt, some things that were difficult for me before have become easier for me," said Smolder enthusiastically, lifting the large sack with one hand and playfully throwing it into the air.

The stuffed bag did a few somersaults in the air before falling back towards the ground and being casually caught by the orange dragon. Spike was not surprised by the strength of the native female dragon. After her growth spurt, Smolder's body was in good shape, you could immediately see that her arms and legs were in good shape. Although she didn't have abdominal muscles like Applejack, her stomach was well-toned and slim. Above all, her femininity was well displayed, her breasts were D-cups, and she had a seductive ass. She wore a white, sleeveless top with straps that exposed her midriff. It had a decent neckline, and you could immediately see that Smolder wasn't wearing a bra. And the dragoness also wore tight denim hot pants that really didn't cover her legs.

"You must have made a good haul on your gem hunt," Spike said in an impressive tone.

"Oh yes, I did. If you intend to make some gem pancakes for us, I'll gladly give you some for that," Smolder said in an amused tone, patting the bag.

"I think you should take them to Pinkie Pie instead. She has an impressive new recipe," suggested Spike, taking one of the cupcakes out of the box.

The orange dragon looked at the piece of pastry in surprise and took it in her hands with interest. She took a quick sniff, which made her eyes widen. Spike could barely follow it when the female ate the cupcake in one bite and swallowed it. She smeared the cream on her snout, and some of it dripped onto her top. Spike blushed a little and immediately looked back into the face of the native dragon, who was licking her lips.

"This is really delicious. Pinkie Pie is excellent at cooking with gems. On the other hand, it's not surprising that she's good," said Smolder, smiling a little wistfully.

"Oh, you know, Pinkie Pie is a pro when it comes to sweets," said the purple dragon, blushing a little when he thought of the pink dragon.

The orange dragon sighed and shook her head as she said in a slightly dejected voice: "I actually have all the ponies... I mean, the dragons who were once ponies... Oh, never mind. What I'm saying is that the dragons in Equestria are all dealing with their situation so well. They've not only mastered being dragons well, they’ve also combined their culture with being dragons well."

Spike understood what Smolder meant, although the transition was anything but easy, the people of Equestria managed it. Of course, thanks to the help of Eris, Spike, Smolder, Zecora, Twilight's parents, and everyone else who helped stabilize the country. After the newly transformed dragons got used to their new lives, they began to look for new ways to resume their old lives. For example, cooks began to learn recipes and ways of preparing fish from Griffonstone, where fish had long been eaten. The Equestria dragons discovered that they could even use their own fire to cook. They couldn't do it as perfectly as Pinkie Pie, but with practice, they could make delicious fish dishes.

The farms also ran well, and with their new physical strength and wings, they could do more work. However, this was not always the case, especially at the beginning when agriculture came to a standstill. Uncontrolled fire breathing and no power control led to more damage than actual yields. Fortunately, they got help from the yaks, who supported the newly transformed dragons in farming until the farmers had more control over their new abilities.

Physical work also ran better in factories than before. Even though Equestria still needed outside help in industry, as they currently had too few workers, but work had become safer, especially in the area of smelting and welding. When building with different materials, the residents hardly had to use any machines anymore and could transport heavy materials themselves. Even Ember has admitted that the newly transformed dragons have made impressive progress. She spoke to Princess Celestia about sending a few native dragons to Equestria so that they could have their education there. Especially in the culinary area, as she loved the food in Equestria. The most popular were the baked goods made with gemstones.

"Are you concerned that the dragons that have been turned into ponies go their own way?" Spike asked thoughtfully.

"No... I just think that the native dragons could learn a thing or two from you. You have come a truly amazing way as a dragon and have also taken a lot of our culture with you," said Smolder, who gave the male a friendly slap on the shoulder and laughed.

At that moment, Spike remembered why he wanted to speak to the orange dragon. It was about the behavior of the other females, and perhaps also about Pinkie Pie's declaration of love. The purple dragon thought for a moment about how best to address this. Maybe he should start with Twilight and the others first.

"Smolder... could we talk for a moment, where we can be a bit private?" asked the male, slightly shy, pointing to a hill just outside the village.

"I'd be happy to... I like being alone with you~," replied the female in a slightly mischievous voice, which made Spike slightly embarrassed.

Both dragons flew off, and it didn't take long until they reached the hill. The hill was very popular in the village for picnics, even his girlfriends often came here and played with their pets. The area was a clearing with many trees and bushes. As well as a flower meadow, which is especially popular with Fluttershy and Angel.

When the two dragons had made sure that only they were there, the dragoness turned to the males with her arms crossed and asked in an interested tone: "So, what can I do for you?"

"Well... I have to ask you something, Smolder. In the last few months, Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie have been acting so differently. Even Fluttershy is acting a bit strange around me. They... They tease me more often and are more physical than usual. Lately, they don't even try to make it seem accidental. And I... I think that... Well..." Spike tried to say when Smolder took it from him.

"They are in love with you and are planning to seduce you." the female finished the sentence in an amused tone and smiled.

"I guess so... Pinkie Pie told me she was in love with me. Can you believe that?" the male asked, somewhat stunned.

"Hmm... let me answer that for you like this," the female said in a cheeky tone, grabbing the purple dragon's face and pulling Spike into a kiss.

Spike's eyes widened when he felt the dragon's lips on his. Although a dragon's scales were hard and resilient, Smolder's lips felt soft and supple. The male was just beginning to enjoy the kiss when the female unfortunately ended it and left him with a stunned look.

The female looked at him with a bedroom look while she smiled cheekily. Spike didn't know what to think. But what did he feel when he looked at the beautiful dragon in front of him? Spike had long since had to admit to himself that Smolder was a very attractive dragon, and that she often aroused certain feelings in him. Especially since he bathed in lava with her. Since neither armor nor leather could withstand this high heat, dragons had to take them off if they wanted to take a lava bath. Families usually bathed in private magma pools that they built near their caves. These were so large that all family members could fit in comfortably. Of course, there were also larger lava pools that could be used by all dragons. Unfortunately, there was a downside to this: dragons did not have lava-proof swimsuits like Rarity was making. Most men did not mind this because their penises were hidden by the lava and could not be seen. It was not so easy with females because of their breasts. The purple dragon has to admit that he would take a look if a female were to bathe naked in front of him. The other males of his kind were nowhere near as reserved and staring that their eyes would pop out of their heads.

Therefore, female dragons usually bathed among themselves in their own pools, while other female dragons kept watch. There were exceptions, however, where females bathed with males. One of them was when the female trusted the male. Even before her growth spurt, Smolder had a high opinion of Spike and bathed in one of the few lava pools that existed in Equestria. The young dragon always looked in another direction so as not to be tempted. Smolder had noticed this, of course, and had to laugh inwardly that she would ever meet a male dragon who behaved so prudishly.

She may not have had such an erotic body back then as she does now. But her breasts were at least B-cups, and her ass was cheeky and supple. And her waist was also slim, like a model's. Even today, the orange female had to laugh when she thought about how she had teased the young male back then. The dragoness had often hugged him from behind and pressed his head against her breasts. Whenever she did something like that, Spike would start to squirm in panic, and his face would turn red. Smolder would often sit on the edge of the pool with her legs spread and give him a clear view of her virgin pussy, whereupon the purple dragon would stumble and sink into the magma. Even now that she has grown and become even prettier, the orange female dragon still vexes him.

She was the first female he had ever seen naked. He knew that it wasn't as special for a dragon from Dragonlands as it was for him, but the purple male was still happy to know that Smolder trusted him so much. Although his heart always beat for Rarity, Spike had also felt attracted to Smolder. He thought it was because she was a dragon and his body was attracted to his own kind.

But the longer he was with the dragon, the more reasons the male found that there was more to it. Smolder was often a bit rough and wild, but also kind-hearted and sensitive. Unlike Garble, she cared for other living beings and didn't want to hurt them. The orange dragon was also more open to new experiences than other dragons, especially when she did it with her friends. However, he always thought that Smolder's feelings for him were friendly and that she was having fun with him.

Now he wasn't so sure, especially when the orange dragon approached again. The purple dragon thought about taking a step back. But his body just stood still, and he looked at the female with a firm gaze. His instinct told him to stay and approach Smolder. It was a bit too much for him, and the dragon noticed that too.

"What's wrong, Spike? Is something, in your body, no longer obeying you? And are you having trouble thinking clearly?” asked the orange female in a mischievous tone, while her snout almost touched the male’s.

"I... I don't know... You kissed me..." the purple dragon answered, a little confused, as he lost her little by little in Smolder's beautiful blue eyes.

"Of course I did, I find the 'love stuff' a little difficult. Besides, I've always preferred to act rather than talk," said the dragoness, moving away from the male.

"Do I understand... you... you have feelings for me?" Spike asked carefully, rubbing the back of his head.

"Dragons don't choose partners under the same circumstances as ponies. Of course, sympathy and good looks also play a role, which you have no shortage of," said Smolder, giving him a bedroom look that made the purple dragon blush a little.

He had noticed that he looked very good since his growth spurt, and his muscle training had also paid off. But being called attractive by a female really appealed to him. But above all, the information was very informative, after all, it was about how female dragons choose their mates.

"How do you females choose your partners?" Spike asked with interest, whereupon Smolder gave him a broad smile.

"Reliability. That is a core issue when we look for partners. We female dragons want males who are reliable. Not just when it comes to relationships, but also in other things. Especially when it comes to babies," Smolder explained, approaching the purple male again.

Spike could understand why that was so important. Dragons' lives were hard, he had already felt that when he changed his scales. Not to mention his little trip to Dragonlands, where he met Garbel for the first time. You had to be strong, and you definitely couldn't allow yourself to be weak. But that raised an uncomfortable question that Spike had to ask Smolder.

"Then why do you want me as a partner? I don't like fighting, and I show my weaknesses very openly. I can keep up with you very well in wrestling, but there are many I certainly don't stand a chance against. I... I'm not like the dragons from Dragonlands," said the purple dragon somewhat dejectedly as he thought about himself.

"Quite simply. Because you overcome all your weaknesses when it comes to being there for others. You have faced so many dangers, not because you have to prove something or are trying to gain fame. But to be there for others, not just for your friends, you were also there for all the others who needed you. Believe me, I come from Dragonlands and have never seen a dragon as reliable as you. I don't want a dragon who fights and celebrates himself as the greatest. I want you, who is there for others and also has the courage to face your own weaknesses," explained to Smolder lovingly and looked embarrassed to the side to hide her blush.

Spike was blushing too, and he didn't know what to say. The dragon had often been told by his friends how great he was. But to hear it from a female dragon who was in love with him was something entirely different. Currently, the male felt like the luckiest guy in the world and couldn't help but grin. Luckily, Spike's mind pulled him out of it and told him not to grin like an idiot, but to react to the declaration of love.

"Smolder... I... I feel the same way about you. I always felt wonderful with you, and I always enjoyed every moment. You are one of the most wonderful dragonesses I have ever met. But above all, you are the most patient. No dragon would have been willing to teach me so much or even lasted so long. You were tough, but still kind. And thanks to you, I learned so much about myself and about being a dragon. Even if that gave me a bruise or two," said Spike in an amused tone and rubbed his arm.

"Now don't be such a wimp, I must remind you that dragons are not so easily defeated!" said Smolder in a playful tone and pounced on the male.

The purple dragon was surprised, but tried not to let himself be defeated. They both grabbed each other's hands and began to wrestle. But Smolder used her tail and wrapped it around the dragon's leg to make him stumble. Spike landed on his back in the grass, while the dragon sat on his stomach and pushed his arms to the ground. They both laughed, amused, whereupon the female bent down with her face to the male.

"You did that purposely, you haven't fallen for the tail trick since our second fight. You wanted me to pin you down like that, didn't you?" Smolder said it in a playful tone and looked at him with a cheeky smile.

"Maybe... but you can't prove anything," Spike said in the same playful tone, whereupon the orange dragon kissed him again.

This time, Spike returned the kiss and pressed his lips firmly against the dragon's. However, the kiss quickly began to get wild, and the male could feel Smolder's snake-like tongue rolling against his. The purple dragon returned the kiss as best he could and pressed his tongue against hers. Neither of them wanted to give in and end this moment. Until both felt themselves slowly running out of air and had to end the kiss. With a loud bang, the two separated and breathed heavily.

"You are much more energetic when kissing than when we fight," said Smolder amused and slowly climbing off the purple dragon.

"I... I just wanted it to be special for you too," admitted Spike, blushing a little as he stood up at the same time.

"Well... it was. Even though that was my first kiss with a boy," said the dragoness, blushing just as much after the last sentence.

She had kissed Spike before, but the orange female's kiss had surprised the purple dragon so much that he could not return it. This kiss triggered a pleasant warmth inside the two dragons, which both of them enjoyed very much. It was really overwhelming for the young male, two declarations of love in one day, wonderful kisses and then the time with the girls. At that moment, he remembered what Eris had said and what Pinkie Pie had said.

"Smolder... because of the other girls. Did you know they wanted to seduce me together?" Spike asked uncertainly.

"Who says I'm not there too~?" Smolder asked teasingly, turning around with a sexy swing of his hips.

"Wait... are you?" the purple dragon asked uncertainly, beginning to feel like prey to a pack of huntresses.

"Let's just say you're about to get another lesson in being a dragon. One that will change your life and explain everything," the orange dragoness replied amused and laughed cheekily.

The male thought it was strange that Smolder was suddenly so enigmatic. Normally, the female says something straight out. Suddenly, he felt a fire rise in his stomach and a green flame come out of his mouth. A scroll appeared in front of him, apparently from Twilight.

"Good timing, it seems your lesson is starting now," said Smolder amused and looking at Spike expectantly.

He opened the piece of paper and read what was written inside: "Dear Spike! Where are you? You said you wanted to be back by noon. Come back to the castle, Dragon Lord Ember is here and wants to talk to you personally. I ask you to come back quickly, especially because Ember is looking at the walls of my castle so hungrily. Twilight"

The purple dragon rolled up the scroll again and looked at the orange dragoness. In an uncomfortable voice, he said: "You knew Ember would come here, didn't you?"

"I did, you have to go. You don't keep the Dragon Lord waiting. Otherwise, it will get bad. We'll see each other again soon enough. See you then~," said Smolder in a sultry tone and gave the little man a goodbye kiss, whereupon he blushed a little again.

Completely unaware, the female left him in the clearing and flew away while Spike looked at the letter again. A lesson about dragons that explains everything. Why were the females suddenly behaving so strangely? What was Twilight planning, and why did Ember want to see him? Spike didn't know what was going on here, but there was only one way to find out. He looked uncertainly at the scroll and decided to fly back to the castle.

Author's Note

I'm sorry it took me so long. The story is now reaching its turning point, I know you've had to wait a long time. But it was important to me to tackle it at this pace.
The next chapter will start and we'll finally get to the adult content.