A month has passed since Nightmare night. And now Spike finds himself on the train to Canterlot along with his friend and secret crush, Rarity. He thought back on the day before, when Rarity had asked if Twilight had any recommendations on where she would stay during the week she’s be up in Canterlot. Twilight on the other hand had told Rarity that she’d take care of it and got Spike to write a letter to the Princess immediately after Rarity had left.
What was even more surprising was that in the return letter, the Princess had requested that Spike accompany Rarity to Canterlot as well. The Princess had some Royal Business that she needed Spike to handle. Puzzled, the little dragon simply shrugged and left to pack his bags.
Suddenly, Spike was brought back to the present when addressed by Rarity, “Well Spike, just us two now. It’s going to be so lovely to finally get to Canterlot. Oh I wonder where Twilight has me stay.” Rarity started, looking out the window in the direction of Canterlot.
“Not too sure, but Twilight would at least try to get you something lovely.” Spike said, trying to keep a straight face. He had promised Twilight that he would not spoil the surprise she had for Rarity.
“Hmmm… something tells me that you know more than you’re telling me. Does my little Spikie-Wikie know something about this?” Rarity asked, rubbing the baby dragon’s head gently.
“Nope. Sorry Rarity, Twilight hadn’t told me anything about where you’ll be staying.” Spike lied. He didn’t want to, but he already made a promise. In fact, Twilight was adamant about Spike reciting the Pinkie promise as well.
“Oh phoo… Well, I guess it’ll have to be a real surprise then.” Rarity gave in.
The rest of the trip, the two friends passed the time with conversation, moving from one topic to the next. Spike was personally very pleased to have spent this time with Rarity, something he had long wanted to do. If nothing else, he at least was able to spend these few wonderful hours with her. Very soon, the announcement was made that they’d be arriving at Canterlot station.
Five minutes later…
Once at the station, both Rarity and Spike retrieve their belongings and left the platform, where they are greeted by a Unicorn in a butlers outfit. He walks up to the two of them. “Miss Rarity and Master Spike I presume?”
“Why yes, we are. Is there a problem?” Rarity asked.
The Unicorn smiles and bows his head slightly. “Not at all miss. I am here to escort you to the palace. Please, come this way.” He says as he magically levitates their bags behind him. “Unngh…” he grunts from the sheer weight of their luggage. Well, Rarity’s mostly. And they make their way over to the awaiting carriage. All Rarity could do was giggle slightly, trying her best to hide both her excitement as well as her embarrassment.
Soon, with everything loaded up, and with both Rarity and Spike sitting comfortable inside, the butler takes his place at the seat of the carriage. With a gentle tap of the reins, the two earth ponies pulling the carriage begin their journey towards the castle.
Inside the carriage, “Oh Spike, we are on the way to the palace!” Rarity squeaked, unable to hold in her excitement. Spike on the other hand, only smiled. His thought now drifting between seeing Rarity so happy and wondering why he had been summoned to the palace.
“Spike! Aren’t you the least bit excited?” Rarity called, seeing that Spike showed so little enthusiasm about going to the palace.
“Not really. I used to live here myself. Before Twilight and I came to Ponyville that is.” Spike said, matter-of-factly.
“Oh, right.” She said as she blushed slightly.
Arriving at the Palace, the carriage stopped and after a moment’s pause, the butler opened the door, offering a hoof to Rarity. Taking it, she made her way off the carriage, followed by Spike who was right behind her. Rarity stood in awe at the magnificence of the palace.
“Miss Rarity, Master Spike, this way please.” The butler pony beckoned. And they followed him inside. Through the grand hall, up the stairs, and through the long corridor they went, until they reached a large beautiful double door. “One moment please. Allow me to announce you.” The butler said as he walked into the room.
“Excuse me your Highness” They heard him say. Rarity felt her heart skip a beat, “Miss Rarity and Master Spike have arrived.” And with that, they were ushered into the throne room.
Princess Celestia sits on her throne, flanked by two Unicorn guards. And immediately, the two of them bowed low. “Rarity, Spike. How lovely to see you again.” The Princess spoke. “Now, Twilight has written that you will be here in Canterlot for a few days. Come with me my dear, and let’s see if we can get you settled in.” And with that, she leads Rarity out of the throne room.
“And Spike,” she turns to look at him just as she was about to leave. “Please wait here. Somepony is here to see you.” She says with a wink, and then continues out the door. Feeling rather bewilded, Spike simply stood there, waiting for the unknown pony.
Twenty minutes pass and Spike is still waiting. Yawning, Spike moves to the window, looking out at the city below when suddenly he hears the sound of hooves clopping on marble. Looking over his shoulder, he sees a dark blue Alicorn, standing behind him.
“Princess.” He says as he bows before her.
“Dear Spike.” Princess Luna greets him. “How wonderful to see you again.”
“It is good to see you too Princess.”
“Come, let us retire to my room, where you can tell me about your trip here.” She tells him, beckoning him to follow.
Spike followed the Princess of the Night through several corridors. He hadn’t realized that the castle ran so deep. “Wow Princess,” he suddenly said. “Your room is pretty far in.”
“Yes it is dear Spike.” She started, “For you see, during the day, I take my rest for I have to tend to the night. And seeing that so much happens during the day, the noise gets rather distracting. So I had my room moved far to the back of the castle where it would be much quieter.” She explained.
Soon they reached a large double door where two dark coated Pegasus guards with bat wings stood. As the two neared the door, the guards glared at Spike, causing him to leap back. “At ease.” The Princess commanded. “This is Spike, the baby dragon. He is my guest and I expect that he be treated so.”
“Yes Princess.” The two guards responded in unison, standing back at attention.
“Please do come in Spike.” Said the Princess as she magically pushed the doors open.
Once inside, Spike noticed how big and spacious the room was. He gathered that the ground floor of the library back in Ponyville could fit in here. It was decorated in colours that would match and compliment the occupant. The Princess moved over to the bed where she removed her crown, breastplate and shoes and set it down on the pony mannequin nearby.
“Please have a seat.” She said as she patted the large bed.
Spike moved over to the bed, noticing that it was large enough to accommodate at least three ponies comfortably. Spike hopped on, sitting near the edge, waiting for the Princess to climb on and get comfortable.
“Now Spike, please tell me about your day. How was the trip here?” she asked.
“Well Princess… it was-“ he began just as the Princess cut in.
“Please Spike, when in private, you may drop the formalities and simply address me as Luna.”
Spike smiled as he relaxed a little. “Well, if you are alright with that… Luna.”
Luna giggled slightly, “Yes Spike, I am. Now, you were saying?”
Spike then told her about his trip, as well as some of the things that had happened during the last few days. Like when Apple Bloom had the old perplexing sickness called Cutie Pox as well as the race to find out which pet Rainbow Dash would choose.
Luna listen as Spike went on, when suddenly; she let out a very large and rather unladylike yawn.
“Princess, I mean, Luna, am I boring you?” Spike asked, as he was taken aback by her sudden yawn.
“Oh, I’m sorry Spike. It’s just that, well, I’m just tired. I usually sleep during the day, seeing that my duties are during the night. But no, you are not boring me Spike.” Luna said, trying to ease the little dragon.
“Oh, Luna, I’m keeping you awake when you should be resting. I’m so inconsiderate. I didn’t mean to –“
“Shh… it’s alright Spike.” Luna said as she held a hoof to his lips.
“I have an idea.” Luna suddenly said, startling Spike. “I have guards with me throughout the night. They stay awake because of a spell that I know of that changes their sleep patterns. Basically, it makes them nocturnal so they can serve me. If I were to cast it on you, then you’ll sleep during the day and will be awake at night.” Luna explained.
“That’s great Luna. Then I can sleep when you’re asleep and we can spend time when we’re both awake at night.” Spike replied, feeling rather excited.
“Lean back against the bed and I’ll cast the spell.” Luna said as she aimed her horn at Spike.
As Luna began the spell, cobalt blue magic enveloped her horn. Concentrating, she aimed her horn at the now, wide eyed Spike. There was a flash of light as the spell hit its target. Slowly, Luna opened her eyes, “Spike? Are you alright?” she asked. However, the only response she got was the light snoring of a purple sleeping dragon curled up at the edge of the bed.
“Well, I guess it worked then.” Luna giggled to herself. She gently levitated the sleeping dragon nearer the center of the bed where she draped a part of the blanket over him. Yawning, she curled back under the covers, settling herself back to sleep. She didn’t have any plans for the two of them just yet, but she was sure that they would at least enjoy each other’s company come the night.
And with that, Luna drifted off to sleep.
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Well, that's it for now. Made this one short coz the next part is going to be quite long. Didn't wat to make it too long tho. But I'll be sure to post up the rest soon enough. Hope you like it.