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// A Little Surprise 
// Story: Spike The Dog 
// by bakersong 
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	He honestly didn't know where they were going, but he really did hope it would help clear his head. If anything, it just might be fun to just hang out with somepony who seemed to know how to deal with these problems. Despite her being all calm one moment and completely hyper the next, though he guess that was part of the reason he liked her.

<So, are you about ready to have a little fun?> Winona asked, her tail wagging.

"Um, sure, but what did you have in mind? And where are we?" He asked, looking around.

<Oh, we're just outside of Ponyville. I just want to introduce you to some friends of mine.> Winona said, before going over to a tree and tapped it four times.

"What do you mean friends? What did you just do?" He asked.

<Oh, just a few wild critters that Fluttershy took care of. That's just how I call them,> Winona said rolling her eyes like that should be obvious. 

"Are they nice?" He asked.

<Duh, if they weren't I wouldn't hang out with them every now and again.> Winona said, and just then something made a bush rustle a bit. <That must be them!>

A squirrel jumped out first, followed by some other woodland creatures like a rabbit, a deer, and a lot more like that. He was a bit stunned at how many of the woodland creatures were, but it kind of made him a little nervous. They all came and said hello to Winona, and once the stream of them started to calm down they all started talking among themselves.

<Can I have your attention please?> Winona called, making all of the animals look towards her. <Thank you for coming, as you know we have a new friend here! I think it's time we make him feel welcomed! It's time for a classic woods party!> 

"Wait, what?" He asked, feeling a little uneasy. "You didn't say anything about a party!"

<I told you it was a surprise, and how else could we clear your mind enough?> Winona asked.

"Um, I don't know, maybe a walk? A swim? Maybe play a game?" He said.

<Oh, just think of it as all of that. It's time to get started!> Cheering started to go throughout the crowd.

As the party began, the woodland creatures came up and started talking with him and soon he started to relax and actually started having a good time. They were pretty nice, making sure he get's involved in all of the events that they set up within minutes. He was having the best time, it was like a Pinkie party only with woodland creatures.

<I see your enjoying yourself,> Winona said as he was talking with a squirrel. 

"Oh yeah, this is great!" He said, giving her a big smile. "I just met this little guy, Jerry. He's pretty cool."

<Yup, sure am. Your pretty cool yourself,> Jerry said.

<That's good to hear, but do you mind if you come with me for a bit?> Winona asked.

"Uh, sure no problem. I'll catch up to you later Jerry," he said and started walking with her.

<Yeah, see ya!> He heard Jerry call.

"So, what are we gonna do?" He asked.

<Oh, I just figured we could see if your still having trouble with thinking about what to tell your pony friends.> Winona said, making him pause for a moment.

"Well, since I started to have fun I really haven't put much thought into it yet. I guess I'll just say what comes from my heart, or whatever." He said.

<There ya go, because nothing goes as plans. So it's better to speak from the heart,> Winona said. <Here we are.>

"Huh, what?" He asked and took a look around. "Where are we?"

<Oh, just another part of the surprise.> Winona said. <Okay, cover your eyes.>

He did as he was told,  and he couldn't help but wag his tail which apparently made Winona laugh. For some reason, his heart flutter for a moment when he did hear her laugh, he couldn't explain it. Though the moment was interrupted when he heard something coming, and for some reason smelled frosting, but he wasn't complaining because it smelled good.

<Alright, open your eyes now!> Winona said.

He opened his eyes, and his mouth dropped as he drooled as he saw a good size cake in front of him. Looking up, he saw who was carrying the cake, and couldn't help but smile a little as he saw Harry standing there. The bear returned his smile, and laughed a little.

<Well, what are you waiting for? Dig in!> Winona said, and Harry put the cake down, and he started taking some bites. <Oh come on, take bigger bites!>

"Alright, fine," he said taking a whole mouth full before chewing it all up. "You want a bite?"

<It's your cake,> Winona said.

"Yeah, and I choose to share it with you two, now dig in!" He said, Winona and Harry looking at each other before digging in.

<That was good,> Winona said.

<I have to agree,> Harry said.

"Yeah, but where did you get that cake?" He asked.

<Oh, I told Fluttershy we wanted something to help cheer you up and suggested a cake. So she went to get one from Pinkie Pie, and Harry went and picked it up.> Winona answered.

"Huh, well thank you guys. It's been great so far!" he said, before standing up.

He went over to pick up and the remains of the cake, and then he felt something bump against his head. As he looked up, his eyes met with Winona's though that didn't hold his attention for long. What caught his attention was how close their muzzles were, they were actually pressing against each other. Quickly backing off, he had a little blush on him.

"Um, uh, s-sorry." He said, taking steps back.

<Sorry for what?> Winona asked. <For bumping heads or the little muzzle bump?>

<Um Winona, for a dog that spends time with ponies more than I do, but you don't know?> Harry asked, and Winona shook her head in confusion. <Winona, that little muzzle bump is a normal kiss for ponies.>

<S-so, we just kissed?> Winona looked at him, and he nodded though very embarrassed, and before another word could be said he turned and ran off.