//------------------------------// // Trouble in Canterlot Part II // Story: Spike's Apple Bloom // by Bronymind //------------------------------// The morning at the castle had become chaotic, largely due to the fact that today was Bakers day. The day when everypony rushes to build their stands, fill their trays, and prepare for the royal tasting of their signature dish. - "Oh, come on, Spike, can I get your help with this dress?" Twilight asked impatiently as she fiddled with the rope on the back. "Sure. give me a moment," Spike said as he ran over, "Jeez, you could have waited for me." "Sorry,” Twilight sighed, “It's just today is important.” "But it's not an official holiday," Spike corrected her. "Celestia is going to make today an official holiday, Mr.Smarty Pants," Twilight chuckled. "Stop laughing,” Spike complained, “You’re making it hard to tie this.” "Hey," Apple Bloom chirped as she walked into the room, "Yah look cute in that tux, Spike." "Apple Bloom!” Spike protested, blushing madly. "Alright, lets get going," Twilight giggled, rolling her eyes. - "When are you going to tell Twilight, Spike?" Apple bloom whispered. "Yah know, about us?" "Oh," Spike froze. "I don't know." "It better be soon or else ah will have ta tell Applejack about what happened, and yah know how that's going ta go," Apple Bloom warned. "Yeah," Spike groaned, "I know." "You guys, come on, we're going to be late!" Twilight called out. "Coming!" the duo shouted simultaneously. - "Fillies and gentlecolts, I am humbled to pronounce today, Bakers day, a national holiday!" Celestia announced, which was followed by a roar of cheers. "Wow there's a lot of ponies here. Stay close to me," Twilight commanded. "You know what to do if you get lost, right Spike?" "Yes ma'am," Saluted spike as he unveiled a ring, "One ring to teleport anywhere!" "Don't brag, it's just a simple enchantment spell. You can only use it three times, so don't waste them," Twilight warned. "Alright," Spike sighed. "Let’s party!" "Whatcha doing here, Twilight?" A certain pink mare bounced towards the unicorn. "Pinkie? You're here?" Twilight gasped. "Well, duh!” Pinkie laughed. “It's Bakers day!" Pinkie shot herself out of her party cannon into a rocket that blew up into fireworks that spelled out 'Bakers day', then Pinkie appeared again out of nowhere and roared behind twilight. "How did- Eurgh, just... never mind,” Twilight sighed in resignation. “So are you happy it's an official holiday?" "Of course I am, silly! It's the best holiday since winter." Pinkie jumped up and down in excitement. "How much coffee have you had?" Twilight asked, obviously seeing the extremity of the enthusiasm emanating from the pink pony. "About thirty mugs,” Pinkie chirped, “I need all the energy I can get." Pinkie kept jumping up and down, but now she was on a trampoline that had mysteriously materialized. "Oh, Pinkie," Twilight sighed, completely awestruck by the energetic pony. - "So what was in the letter you received, Apple Bloom?" Spike asked. "Oh, he was an old friend," Apple Bloom smiled. "How did he know I would read it?" "Oh. Um, ah may have told him a bit about you, maybe," Apple Bloom chuckled nervously. "How long ago did you meet him?" Spike asked. "It’s none of your business, Spike," Apple Bloom snapped, and the dragon recoiled in shock. “Sorry, it's, just bad memories." "Sorry for reminding you. I guess it must be hard trying to forget, huh," Spike said comfortingly and hugged her. "Yeah," Apple bloom laid her head onto his shoulder. - "Alright, where do you want to go? Donut Joe’s? Bores eats?" Spike asked, "Heck we might be able to see Bowls Tolls, I heard his candies are good." "Hmm, ah don't know," Apple Bloom replied, "Ah hear Bon Bon's bonbons are over here, an' she had a special piece for me to try, an' ah could bring a friend as well." "Well, it doesn't matter where we go, as long as I'm with you," Spike smiled. "Thanks Spike, it makes me happy that ah have ya for a friend." Apple Bloom kissed him on the cheek. "Aww, don't make me blush in public," Spike tried to protect his blush. "Oh ah know, and ah know real well," Apple Bloom smiled slyly. "Apple Bloom, you better not!" Spike instantly knew what she was talking about,. "Get over here!" Apple bloom lunged herself in front of the dragon. "Ah!" Spike plummeted to the ground with the filly on top, "Well, this looks awkward." "Well on the bright side, ah gotcha," Apple Bloom smirked. "Alright, you got me this time, but watch out next time," Spike laughed. - "Twilight, how are you enjoying the festivities?" Spoke a voice from behind Twilight. "Ah, Princess Celestia! What a pleasant surprise. The party has been quite entertaining," Twilight smiled. "Well, have you tasted any of the sweets?” "No, I haven't the appetite, just a bit stirred." "Oh, pray tell." "It's just Spike acting different, ever since he met Apple Bloom," Twilight shrugged. "Ah, then it’s simple: Spikes just growing up." "But, it's just-" Twilight was paused by Celestia's hoof, "Don't worry, Twilight. He's still your baby dragon," Celestia smiled. - "Oh yeah, Bon Bons bonbons taste delightful," Spike announced as he devoured his bonbon. "Mhmm, and Mr. Joe's donuts were pretty good too," Apple Bloom finished her donut. "Hey kids, want a piece of candy?" A voice came from behind them. To be continued