The Beauty of The Rock 2: Forever Us Two

Rarity could hardly wait! Today was the day that she would bring the good news to her closest friends! She knew Pinkie Pie would be over to the moon and without a doubt she would throw a party.

She had met up with Twilight and the others at the local spa for some much needed relaxation time before she had to start prepping for her upcoming nuptials.

“Hey Rarity!” Twilight called over to the incoming white unicorn, the other four ponies standing outside the spa with the familiar face of Spike. Rarity waved gleefully over to the purple alicorn, her sapphire eyes glistening in uncovered excitement. “Twilight, darling! Hello hello! I’m so sorry for the wait, I’ve been so distracted.”

Twilight chuckled and dismissed the apology with her hoof. “No apology needed, Rarity, you’re fine. You said you wanted to meet up with all of us here, yes?”

“Indeed, Twilight dear. I have such wonderful news!” Rarity gleamed, her smile never once leaving her face. It even caught the attention of Pinkie Pie. “Ooooh! Have you sold a dress that was so sparkly warkly that Princess Celestia was even impressed?”

“Unfortunately no, Pinkie. Though I’d always wish. It’s much more than a dress situation, dear and it does involve you.” Rarity nodded to Pinkie Pie who just hopped up and down. “Yippie!” Pinkie cried in excitement.

Just like that, Lotus unlocked the door before opening it and ushering the six ponies and dragon inside with a blue hoof. “Come in, all!”

It didn’t take long for Lotus to escort the entourage towards the hot tub, pouring in some lavender scented bubble bath.

Rarity, Fluttershy and Twilight found comfort in the hot bubbly water, relaxing and feeling their separate inner troubles melting away.

“So what’s the big news, Rarity?” Fluttershy asked as she turned to the white unicorn. Rarity’s eyes shot open as she recalled the reason she invited her six friends here in the first place! “Oh yes, thank you for reminding me, darling.”

“As you all know, Maud and I have been dating for a few good years now and we couldn’t be happier.” Rarity gushed over her longtime girlfriend, her sapphire orbs twinkling. “Yeah, Ah saw ya both hangin’ by the hills last night. Ah didn’t see much, just saw ya cuddlin’ and all.” Applejack smiled up at her friend, laying on her stomach as Aloe massages her back. “Why?”

Rarity was trying her hardest to not show her excitement but found herself unable to handle it any longer. “Me and my beloved rocky are… engaged!”

The atmosphere in the room changed to shock, surprise, a frown, and an excited squeal! Pinkie Pie looked like she was about to burst and Rainbow Dash’s jaw could almost hit the floor. “You… and Maud.. MARRIED?!” The pink pony yelled in excitement, her grin growing rapidly as she stared at the white unicorn. “Uhh.. yes? Yes, me and Maud are engaged..”

Pinkie Pie immediately jumped into the water, wrapping her arms around Rarity, locking her in a tight hug. “I’m so happy for you! This is the best news ever!”

Twilight chuckled as she pulled Pinkie Pie away from Rarity her magical hold. “Congratulations, Rarity! This is wonderful.”

Fluttershy was even clapping her hooves together. “I can’t wait, Rarity. This’ll be as magical as Shining and Cadence’s own wedding.”

The six ponies all engaged in a group hug but unfortunately Spike couldn’t look anymore upset than he already did. It was hard enough for him when Rarity and Maud started to officially date but with them getting married? It was harder and he could feel his little heart breaking. Spike sniffled, wiping away a single tear. “Yeah… congrats, Rarity..”

Twilight glanced down at Spike, sensing his heartbreak. “Girls, we’ll be right back. Come on, Spike..” Twilight informed her friends as she exited the hug and took Spike out of the room. As the door closed; she looked down at the brokenhearted dragon with sympathy in her eyes. “Spike, are you-“ “NO!”

Twilight flinched gently as Spike’s cry. It hurt the purple alicorn dearly to see Spike like this. It broke her heart. “Now I’ll never ever have a chance with Rarity..” Spike sniffled, the purple alicorn immediately cuddling him and stroking over his scaled back. “Spike, don’t cry.. she still cares for you. I don’t want you to be passive aggressive towards Maud just because she’s engaged to Rarity..”

“I know. I’ve learned my lesson when I made Maud leave Ponyville but.. it hurts so bad, Twilight..” Spike gave a hiccup as he sobbed.

“Spike, I know I’ve said this before but I’ll say it again: there is some creature who is perfect for you out there. Maybe you’ve met them already or maybe you haven’t yet. You have a lot of time to find love, Spike. Just because one pony didn’t return your feelings doesn’t mean no creature will. You’ll be okay in time. Do you trust Maud enough to make her happy? Don’t you want Rarity to be happy?” Her words were somewhat comforting. Twilight always knew how to cheer him up. “You’ve had feelings for Rarity for so long and it’s okay to be sad, it’s okay to feel unhappy.”

Spike sniffled, pulling away from the hug. The young dragon sighed in defeat. As much as he liked Rarity, Twilight had a point. “Yeah.. you’re right. I just still wished she liked me back..”

“Let me tell you something, Spike. Do you remember when I had a brief crush on Flash Sentry from the human world?” Twilight smiled at the young dragon as she sat on the floor, patting the floor next to her so Spike would join.

“Yeah? You really liked Flash, didn’t you?” Spike said, wiping a tear as he sat beside the purple alicorn. “What does this have to do with my feelings for Rarity?”

“I knew despite my feelings, Flash and I wouldn’t work. He was in his own world and I was in mine. It took a while but I eventually got over him and now look at me. I’m dating Tempest Shadow now and I couldn’t be happier. It just takes time, Spike.”

‘It just takes time, Spike.’

The young dragon gave a sad smile. It admittedly comforted him that he would find someone but it did hurt that it wouldn’t be Rarity despite how he strongly felt about her.

“There’s that smile.” Twilight gave a soft smile in return to Spike’s. “How about after the spa appointment; we go out and have lunch? I think it could make you feel much better.”

“Yeah, that’ll be great..” Spike sighed before standing up. “Thanks, Twilight.” The purple alicorn nodded as she too stood up.

“Anytime, Spike. Remember what I said?”

“I’ll be okay in time.” Spike nodded as he and Twilight returned to the rest of their still celebrating friends.

‘Please make her happy, Maud.’