Scales and Muffins

by shadowmage

Chapter 1

"Hey, Twilight. I'm done with my chores for today, so I'm gonna go out for a while." Spike said.

"Ok, just be back before it gets dark." Twilight replied without even looking up from her book.

Spike left and was soon walking towards the market. "Hmm, I have a few bit left from my allowance. I should have enough to get a box of cupcakes." Spike thought to himself.

Spike walked into SugerCube Corner and heard the chime of the door bell just as a certain pink blur moved from the kitchen to the cash register. "Hiya Spike, what brings you here today my scaly little buddy?" Pinkie Pie asked as she leaned on the counter with her usual happy grin.

"Hey Pinkie, I got done with my chores early so I thought i could get a box of cupcakes and go for a walk in the park." Spike said happily.

"Sorry Spike, but I just sold the last of the cupcakes. I'm making more if you wanna wait a few minutes."

Spike thought for a moment and said,"Nah, Twilight would probably get mad at me for eating a whole box of cupcakes by myself. Maybe I could get a box of assorted muffins instead."

"Okey dokey loki!" Pinkie Pie pulled out a box and filled it with different muffins at a speed that would make Rainbow Dash's head spin."That'll be five bits for a dozen muffins Spike."

"Here ya go." Spike handed Pinkie the bits. "Thanks Pinkie. See ya."

"See ya later!" Pinkie Pie said as she moved back into the kitchen to continue her cooking.

Spike, with muffins in claw, made his way to his favorite park bench to enjoy his muffins. He sat down and was about to take the first bite when he heard somepony crying behind some bushes. He put the muffin away and set the box on the bench to go see who was crying. "Hey, is somepony there?" Spike asked as softly as he could.

"Go away, I just wanna be alone right now." A Familiar voice said, which Spike instantly recognized as Derpy, the cross eyed mailmare. He looked into the bush and saw her. Her eyes where red and her cheeks were soaked with tears. Spike would have thought her eyes were adorable if they had not looked so sad.

"Whats wrong Derpy?" She stared at the ground and didn't say anything. "Come Derpy, you're my friend. Whatever is making you upset, I wanna try to help you."

"Everypony hates me." She said quietly with new tears in her eyes.

"What?"

"Everypony hates me! I can never do anything right! I always breaks stuff and crash into things. Ponies make fun of my eyes and tease me because I'm so clumsy." She broke down crying.

Spike was at a loss for words. "How could anypony hate such a beautiful mare?" Spike though to himself, not even thinking twice about that thought as he tried to think of a way to calm her down. "What about Dinky? You know she loves you and could never hate you."

"She only loves me because I'm her mom." She was crying even harder.

Spike when to his backup plan and hugged her. She was surprised at first, but started to cry on his shoulder. "I could never hate you Derpy. You, are the kindest and sweetest mare I have ever met, and I actually think your eyes are... kinda cute."

"Really?" Her crying had slowed to the occasional sob.

"Yea, hold on a second." Spike broke the hug and returned to the bench to grab the box and returned to Derpy's side.
"Here," Spike handed her the box of muffins. As soon as she opened the box her eyes widened.

"Oh, thank you so much Spike!" She kissed him on the cheek. Spike froze and Derpy giggled. "Thank you for being so nice to me. Nopony has ever treated me like this."

"Its no problem Derpy." They both sat together and ate the muffins. They looked up and saw the sun setting. For a few moments it was completely peaceful with only the sound of breathing and muffin munching to be heard.

They turned to each other and their lips drew closer. Their lips touched hesitantly at first, then it depend. It sent sparks through their bodies. Spike didn't know what he was doing but acted on instinct and his tongue licked her lips. Her mouth opened and started to explore the young dragons mouth as Spike did the same. Neither fought for dominance as their tongues danced and swirled between them. After what seem like hours they broke the embrace, gasping for air.

"Wow," Derpy said as one of her amber eyes met his emerald eyes. The other seemed to still be staring the the box of muffins.

"Wow," Spike agreed not taking his eyes of of her. After a few moments they both blushed and looked back to watch the sunset.

"Oh no! I gotta get home before dark or Twilight will kill me!" Spike jumped up and was about to run off when Derpy spoke up.

"Wait! Do you wanna, maybe, go get something to eat with me tomorrow?" She asked hopefully with a slight blush.

"You mean l-like a date?" Spikes cheeks grew a darker purple.

"Sure, I-If you want."

"Umm, sure. I would love to. Tomorrow afternoon then?"

"Ok, I'll see you then" Derpy got up and kissed spike on the cheek once more and flew home to get ready for tomorrow.

Spike thought for a moment about his feelings for Rarity. "Well, It was only a childish crush like Twilight said." Spike smiled and walked home just as Celestia's sun set and Luna's moon rose. Thinking about how his first his date with Derpy would go and the inevitable scolding he would get from Twilight for being home late. He was happier than ever and not even a mad Twilight could get him down.

"I smell love in the air..." Pinkie pie said looking up from her fresh batch of cupcakes. Sniffing the air, "It smells like scales and muffins." Her smile gets a bit wider as she closes up shop for the day.

Comments

[Theta]

Go on...please!

[Kai-Zr]

Not bad.

[Rennes le chateau]

One of the most rushed one shots I've ever read.

[articunos bitch]

How could any-pony make fun of Derpy? She's my favorite background character, and I would love to have a three foot live Derpy in my home.

[beirirangu]

the only thing I didn't care for, was the fact that she was a mother... but having said that... it was the best derpy-romance fic I can ever remember reading

[Swashbucklist]

This ship lingered in the back of my head as a concept for the longest time. About time someone brought it into existence! Props to you.

[thewaffler]

Dinky: "Mom's new boyfriend is only a few years older than me." The definition of awkward.

Regardless it was adorable and let's be honest in terms of shipping Spike is the most shipped male character, rivaling only Rainbow Dash in terms of shipping in general; this fic was bound to happen sooner or later.

[The Legist]

The Good: It was pretty sweet, and well written. It doesn't suffer from any dumb dramatic shit that a lot of ships do either. I like how simple it was. It just goes to show that a well written fic will be good regardless of how long it is.

The Bad: That being said, it is damn short. That isn't inherently a bad thing, but it also feels just a bit rushed. Next time (or if you continue this story) make it more of a build up. Have a few days of anticipation, or some kind of misunderstanding. Very rarely does it work out so perfectly.

The Ugly: The age gap is pretty gnarly. Plus Spike is a dragon. But ya know, I read stories about cartoon ponies falling in love and having sex (and sometimes other things...), so its not like I can judge that

Basically, you are a natural shipping writer. I cant write shipping to save my life. I write horror and tragedy. It's cool to see the other side of the genre spectrum. Hone your talents, and you will go somewhere on this site.

[shadowmage]

1535345 Thank you, for the good and the bad. As for the ugly, I believe that the age gap isn't that big since Twilight hatched spike when she was a little filly, making him only a few years younger then her. But, he is still a baby by dragon age/standards.

[Fishnchipz18]

This is a nice little fic, I really enjoy fluffy one-shots with spike a lot.

That being said, I have to agree with everyone else, the pacing is just a little too fast. If you stretch the events between the two of them out then it allows the reader to become more and more interested in seeing where the relationship goes and increases the excitement when the sparks finally do fly.

Either way this was a good read if a little quick. I wouldn't mind reading more of your works!

[shadowmage]

1552319 Thanks, this is the first story I've written ever. Not perfect, but I liked writing it. If you like fluffy spike stories, you and me will be the best of friends, as it is my hope to see spike shipped with a lot of different, never before shipped with spike, mares.

[Fishnchipz18]

1552980 I have a feeling we will be the best of friends! If you want to see an unusual ship check out my CheeriSpike Fic! (Ugh, Self-plugging...)

Every story can be improved, no matter how much experience you accumulate! Having flaws in a story isn't anything to be ashamed of, all you need to do is just make sure you make an effort to not make them next time! I like your mentality!

[ponylover]

Ok i like this fic. Now if only you could continue this fic I could help you if you want.

[shadowmage]

1682209 Not sure how I'm going to continue this atm. If you would like to help I would welcome it.

[ponylover]

1682263 Of course. Do you have the following?
Skype
Steam
Xbox live?

[shadowmage]

1682271 I have Skype and Steam but not Xbox Live.

[ponylover]

1682333 send me in PM what they are please then I will add u

[Lowfn]

Well, that escalated quickly. Good fic though!

[trahzo]

Pegasi is plural, don't you mean pegasis?

[Aura Zero]

2375489
Pegasus

[Madzoroark]

love the idea here!

[StardustSurvivor]

I'd love to see this continued, its probably not too late to take off the one-shot status and add more, because there arent too many good derpy x spike stories with lots of story to them that i can find

[panzerbrony]

MORE PLEASE!

[Rhythmic Gravity Chance]

Straight forward vanilla flavored muffin lovin', enough said.
On a curious note, how many fillies would envy Derpy and how many colts would envy Spike?

[Geoice]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[Chocolate Pony]

This was completely ADORABLE!!! More please

[SgtRamen]

nice story, i really enjoyed reading it. also, scales and muffins you say? WE'LL CALL THEM SCUFFINS

[Ponyess]

Just a small detail, it is Pegasus in singular.

Oh, and I do love Derpy quite alot as well.

Edit: give the chapter an actual title as well, even if it is a One-Shot

[raw19]

Short and sweet. Most interesting,

[DiamondBrony99]

Cute. 9/10

[The Sandwich Guardian]

I read this awhile back. I still love it. Short and sweet.

[AvoidingFever17]

Derpy
Ponies may hate you here
But in our world
You are loved more than you can imagine