Spike could not be happier. Rarity had just accepted his invitation to be more than just friends, and all he has to do is make sure their special night goes smoothly.
But when fate itself threatens the very start of their relationship with a series of apparently unrelated events, from jealous defenders of Guys Nights to dubious gambling rings to the disappearance of Starswirl the Bearded’s magic and a mysterious summoning from Tartarus, Spike and Rarity must find a way to balance their budding love life with their many responsibilities.
And did we mention that the prom is tomorrow?
Written for Rubyfire377's Sparity Contest.
Chapters (14)
I'm only four chapters in, and I already adore this. You have done more to endear me to the idea of the School of Friendship than a full season managed to. Seriously, I can just tell this is going to be a super fun ride.
It's been quite a while since I've read some good Sparity, and this fic had that and far more. Lots of great jokes and fun characterization. It was fun seeing how things kept falling apart. Really like the Young Six in this, been on a bit of a binge of fics featuring them, and they were a joy to read here.
I do have a question though
Did Tirek and Cozy stage a convincing friendship problem to bust out of Tartarus?
That was the moment everyone knew tirek screwed up.
Talk about humiliating.
I mean seriously, the fact that the magic eating Centaur got knocked out by a pissed-off teenager is funny as hell.
I hit the like button for the end of this chapter alone.
Having now finished this story, I can safely say that it was very much worth the read. I thank you for this story, and wish you well in future endeavors. Maybe some time later I'll go through each chapter and point out the parts I liked specifically. As it is, wonderful story.
It's very good! I liked the focus on Rarity and Spike, but also how everyone else's own plots tied in. The situations were hilarious, and in the same atmosphere as the show.
Though, even with the main focus being on Sparity, I still wouldn't have minded a bit more explanation of everyone else's situations at the end. What happened with Starlight and Trixie? Just what was Tirek and Cozy Glow's friendship problem? How did Twilight take the news of her assistant and Rarity dating? Did Pinkie and Cheese Sandwich go off into the broom closet and snog? Ya know, stuff like that.
Have an upvote.
That line about Starlight is priceless
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As I am most definitely NOT the author, I must take it upon my silly self to answer these queries WITH NO BASIS WHAT-SO-EVER!!!
1: Starlight and Trixie are currently on the lamb. It's a very strong lamb who's helping the duo out after that kerfuffle at the Grand Graffiti Grand Prix.
2: Tirek and Cozy were arguing over whether Park Place awarded a lottery or not.
3: Twilight's mind will continue censoring herself from this information until a friendship lesson with Cadence can be explored in the next episode.
4: Pinkie and Cheese did not go off to the broom closet to snog. They went to the Partillery Cannon, hopped in the barrel, and THEN began their customary 'How-You-Been-Catch-Up' make out session.
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*not canon
An amazing story. It was because of it that may New Yeat began do pleasantly. Your Spike and Rarity dynamic is so warm. Keep it up please
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That last one is quite brilliant. I'm actually surprised nobody has written a fic yet where Pinkie and Cheese make out inside a party cannon.
This is a pretty good start although I found it a slow start and I'm no fan of the friendship school.
TRying to keep that detail from a changeling won't work. I honestly felt this chapter was a bit of filler.
There was a lot of unnecessary description at the start of this chapter.
This is not a bad story but I didn't like it all that much. Moit chapters started with a long detailed and unnecessary description. The problems that kept occuring so suddenly didn't interst me and didn't have much effect on the story anyway. I'm not giving this an upvote.
It'd be awesome if you made a securely sequel with their actual date you know...