This story is a sequel to The Crystal and the Mirage

Though she's still reeling from the discovery that she's part dragon (on her mother's side), Rarity won't let that stop her from making life-changing decisions.

Spike won't know what hit him.

Edited by SNAF and Georg.

Winner of the Sparity 2018 contest.

Cover art borrowed with permission from DocWario

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.

This story is a sequel to Inspiration Aftermath

All thanks to the story 'Inspiration Aftermath' by paleowriter, we didn't get to know what Rarity was going to make for Spike. But, not to worry, I made this sequel story to that story to complete it.

Rarity now gives Spike her gift for her evil behavior towards him during the Inspiration business. Spike also has a gift for Rarity that he's been making for a very long time.

Credit to paleowriter:
https://www.fimfiction.net/user/7576/paleowriter

A Contest Entry for Rubyfire377's Sparity Contest

"You're not usually this caring and considerate... what are you up to, Rainbow Dash?"

Spike's birthday has been declared an official state holiday of the Crystal Empire, and Rainbow Dash has the most awesome of presents in mind... and a Sonic Rainboom is only the beginning...

Takes place during Season 4, in between "Simple Ways" and "Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3". Mildly AU, since for story purposes Spike finds out he's a hero in the Crystal Empire prior to "Equestria Games". Otherwise, this is canon-compatible.

Spike is a dragon who was raised by ponies. Rarity is one of the most successful fashionistas in all of Equestria. This is the story about how a certain drake won the heart of his special lady and the lives they build with each other. Many challenges await our intrepid heroes, from threats to Equestria to the matters of the heart.

(The story will mostly be Sparity, but like a newly opened harbor they'll be more ships in future. Would hate to make anyone feel left out.)

Editing done by the ever reliable Misty Dolphin

Spike moves to Canterlot City and starts his school year at Canterlot High. Most of the girls start falling for Spike due to his cuteness and innocent personality. The only thing that stands in the girls' way is Spike's older brother, Scales. In order for the girls to get closer to Spike, they'll have to to spend some time with Scales as he and Spike are inseparable.

(Note: Spike's personality is more childish and cheerful in this story than in the show.)

When Big Mac returns from yet another, blissfull date with Sugar Belle, Discord and Spike cannot help but feel a little jealous. So they plan the ideal setups for them to win the hearts of the mares they love. They are sure that the plan will work cause this time, they are working together and will support each other. But will they overcome their differences to work together ? One thing for sure, this will not be boring.

Meanwhile, the Mane 6 has no idea what is going on but they will surely have much attention...And not only from their admirers but from someone who has some unfinished buisness with them...

Also, from the lack of Tags, generes : Drama, Dark and Random and characters such as: Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Limestone, Marble and Maud Pie are included.

I do not own any art of the cover, the only doing of mine is putting them together to create this collage
Credits go to the amazing artists:

Highest row on the left : Sparity by Pia-sama , shared and discovered thanks to Fluttershy265 (BFF: Derpy)
Highest row in the middle: Blame my Sister by Andy Price
Highest row on the right: Spike kissed by Rarity and Sweetie Belle by Daniel-sg
Middle row on the left: Pie sisters by LuminousDazzle
Middle row in the middle: credit to the artist (it will be credit properly as soon as I find the author)
Middle row on the right: The Mean Six Wallpaper by SailorTrekkie92
Bottom row on the left: #443277 by Olegsavoskin
Bottom row on the right: #922475 by Minagraine

The image of the Elements of Harmony, as well as the entire My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic franchise and associated characters, belong to Hasbro.

Button Mash is tired of being the odd one in the class, and he also wants to date a beautiful filly named Sweetie Belle, but he's having trouble doing it, so Rumble and Spike tell Button to ask her a question.

Trouble is, he doesn't know what kind of questions he should ask her..

Warning: Maybe you should go away if you don't like Sparity, Rumbleloo or Buttonbelle / Sweetiemash.
Need to work on the grammar, orthography and pacing, please don't be too harsh on me.

For years, Pinkie Pie has helped the Cakes raise money for a charity that benefits orphaned foals; and this year, Pinkie is running a kissing booth! Rarity joins her old friend to help run it, but her notoriously fragile self-perception is grievously injured in the process when nopony seems to want to kiss her.

Why in Equestria won't anypony kiss Rarity!? Something is going on...

Sparity shipping story with gratuitous Raripie friendshipping on the side.

Cover art by Probablydnon.

EDIT: Made non-mature featured list on 7/10/18! Hooray!

What's the worst part of being the Head of Obstetrics for Manehattan General? If you were to ask Doctor Bedside Manner, it would be having to break bad news to expectant parents, especially when said parents are considered VIPs. So of course, when a famous fashion designer's sonogram reveals a foal that looks shockingly bizarre it falls to Bedside Manner to deliver the unpleasant news.