Spike's Hearts and Hooves Week

Spike was silently making his way towards the Carousel Boutique. The home of the mare he loved, the mare he cared for, the mare he was finally asking out. He had stopped by Rose's flower stand to buy the healthiest tulips she had. She had asked him what the occasion was, he simply said that he was visiting the Carousel Boutique later that day. When he said this, however, she visible paled. Spike just shook it off as a sudden realization at what day it was. Oh, how he was wrong.

As Spike stood before the door with his claw raised ready to knock, he heard a gasp from inside. He was about to charge in, thinking Rarity was in danger, when he heard voices coming from inside. He could clearly make out Rarity's voice, but couldn't make out the second voice. As far as he could tell, it was some stallion.

“Oh, yes. Yes, yes, yes!” Rarity shouted, the happiness showing in her voice.

Spike could not help but wonder what Rarity was so ecstatic about. He was about to enter when he received his answer. Much to his displeasure.

“I’m so glad you said yes, Rarity. You have made this stallion very happy for being his bride.” The mysterious stallion said.

When Spike heard that, he froze. He did not want to believe what he was hearing. Whoever this stallion was, he just proposed to Rarity and she had said yes.

“I could not think of anypony else to spend my Hearts and Hooves Day with, Fancypants.”

Spike gasped loud enough for the current occupants of the building to stop their conversation. When he realized this, he made his way around to the other side of the building and hid amongst the shrubbery. He could hear the voices again from the open window he was sitting beneath.

“Fancypants, did you hear that? It sounded like somepony was outside. Do you think that somepony could have been listening?” Rarity asked.

“I’m not sure, dear. But whoever they were, I hope that the news doesn’t shock them too much. I would hate to have some poor stallion’s dreams crushed about you. I would especially hate myself if I had that poor dragon’s dreams crushed. You do know that he’s had a crush on you for the longest time, right?”

“Yes, I have. I have to admit, Spike is a charming gentledrake.  And I really don’t think that he would have been the one outside. But if he was, I want to know if he’s alright. Could you go check outside for me? I simply must start designing my wedding dress and your suit. But before I do that, I must inform the girls. I just know that they will be so happy for me. I hope Spike can understand my situation. After all, we have been dating for the past few months, it would’ve been a matter of time before you popped the question.”

Spike didn’t dare move a muscle. Just in case the underbrush would make his presence known to the lucky couple inside. He could slowly hear the door opening and closing. Shortly after that, he heard some hoof steps closing in on his hiding spot. He didn’t try to move away. He knew it was no use, they would have found out that it was him outside the boutique that day. He heard a soft gasp from who he assumed was Fancypants.

“I-i’m so sorry, Spike. Are you alright?” He asked.

Spike sighed. “Does it look like i’m alright? I was just about to ask the mare of my dreams out, when I find out that she is engaged. Then I find out that she’s been dating secretly for the past few months. Other than that, i’m peachy.” Spike said not looking up at Fancypants.

“Look, Spike. I’m sorry you had to hear that. I didn’t think she would have kept us dating, a secret from her friends. But i’m sure she had a good reason for it. She probably didn’t want to break your heart. She had actually told me one time, that you confessed your feeling towards her. During that one time that you went on a rampage and destroyed half of Ponyville.” Fancypants said moving closet to Spike. He could see the mistake he made when Spike visibly flinched away from him.

“Fancypants, can I ask a favor of you?” Spike asked.

“Uh, sure, Spike. What do you want?”

“I want you to tell Rarity that it was just some stallion that was listening. I don’t want her to know that it was me. If she did, it would probably make her cry, I don’t to be the reason that she cries. Could you do that for me?”

“Sure, Spike. I’ll do that for you. Do you want me to give her that bouquet of flowers?”

Spike sighed heavily and started to get up. “No, I think if you did, she would’ve known who it was. But thanks for the offer. I’m just going to go to the park to think things over.”

“Okay, again, i’m very sorry that it couldn’t work out between you two. If there’s any-”

“Fancypants, I doubt that there is anything you could do for me. Even if there was, I would decline. But thanks for the offer. See ya, I guess.” Spike said moving slowly towards the park. When he got to the middle of the street, he spread his wings and took flight. Fancypants sighed and went back into the boutique. When he entered he was shocked to see Rarity crying next to the open window. The open window that Spike and him had just had their conversation near.

“Rarity, you didn’t know.”

Rarity looked up at him. “I should have known. I just though that it was just a silly childhood crush, nothing more. I didn’t actually think he would go this far.”

“What do you mean ‘go this far’?”

“The bouquet of flowers he was holding, signifies love, it’s given to mares when somepony wants to be their special somepony.”

“You mean, he was going to propose to you? He just told me he was going to ask you out.”

“No, he wasn’t going to propose. He probably would have eventually, though. I just hate to see him like this. I do hope that he’s alright.” Rarity said sighing. “Now, I must tell the girls of my good news. I must also tell them about Spike.” She got up and walked over to a small desk with a quill and scroll on it.