Rainbow Dash?
Chapter 3: Gifts, Flowers, a tuxedo and a Rose
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Though Rainbow Dash was grinning as she trotted beside Spike, he could tell something wasn't right but he couldn't put his claw on it. Shaking the doubts out of his mind as he read the list of things they needed, (Applejack had to give them a list of things to make the date a sure fire thing since Rainbow Dash's idea weren't exactly the best.) the top of the list was a gift for Bon Bon, the second was to get a suit, that was a problem since neither of the two wanted to talk to Rarity, the third was practicing casual conversation. Rainbow Dash and Applejack were butting heads over that until Spike suggested maybe to talk to another mare other than the two. To both of their surprise Applebloom, who they didn't know was listening to the conversation behind a bush, suggested a mare named Carrot Top. She said she seemed to talk with Stallions like they were just another mare.
"So Rainbow Dash, about the gift…." Spike started. "I think it is going to have to be something other than chocolate like-"
"Like some Cola right? Or maybe some Root Beer?" Rainbow Dash suggested feeling her stomach grumble a little at the thought of the sugary and delicious drinks. She felt a little irritated when Spike gave her a condescending look.
"No, I was thinking more like flowers." Spike rolled his eyes as she huffed. He remembered that a new flower shop had opened just down the street. He also realized that he had no idea what kind- suddenly his thoughts went sad as he remembered that Rarity had told him that a rose was a great gift for a mare. Shaking his head of Rarity he nodded to himself.
Meanwhile Rainbow Dash was trying to get a control of her anger, wondering where it had come from. She looked through her mind and realized that it was because of Spike giving Bon Bon flowers. After all I wouldn't want him to give me flowers! She felt her cheeks redden and felt her heartbeat faster as a sudden image of Spike in a tuxedo with the moon behind him holding out a flower for her. "Here you are my most beautiful mare." He said smiling at her the moon light flowing around him. "Rainbow Dash." "Rainbow Dash!"
Rainbow Dash came back to the moment as Spike shook her gently.
"Are you okay? You were staring off…" Spike was confused. He had said maybe he could get the flowers and she could talk to Rarity, mainly because he couldn't bring himself to try to speak to her. Was Rainbow Dash so mad that she couldn't even think of talking to her? Why was she blushing…she kinda looked like she was going to smooch somepony…Chuckling he was about to say as much when his words finally hit her.
"Yeah, yeah I can go and get the Tuxedo." Rainbow Dash shook her head and flew off in the direction of Rarity's Boutique her beating faster and faster as the image of Spike flashed through her head. I cant like Spike! Ugh, must be because I feel bad for him. But to trick him into liking me wouldn't be right either. Shaking her head of these thoughts Rainbow Dash set down in front of the Boutique. I'm here only to get the tuxedo. Gritting her teeth as the memory of the crying Spike flashed into her mind and her chest flared with anger. For….the…tuxedo. Growling softly to herself she felt her wings slip out and her muscles get ready to charge. Spike wouldn't want me to fight her. Suddenly her entire body relaxed. Yeah he wouldn't want me to…this is for Spike after all. Smiling as she imagined the happiness that would practically emit from Spike she opened the Boutique door and trotted inside.
Meanwhile across Ponyville
Spike smiled as he walked up to the Flower Shop. Outside around the windows and even to the side of the house were some of the prettiest flowers he had ever seen. He paused by the door to the Flower Shop and with a slight chuckle found himself walking into the flower field next to the shop. He stared at the many colors of flowers finding his mouth gaping slightly as he took in the different heights, leafs and smells.
"Wow…" He muttered finally staring at a deep blue flower with a bright red center. "Its so beautiful."
"Thank you, it's my prize flower." Spike all but literally jumped out of his skin at the mares voice came out from behind him. Yanking around he raised his clawed hands in his own defense.
"Wa-wait I wasn't going to take it or anything! I was just-" Spike caught off as the mare, a white coated, red maned with a strange shade of green eyes that he couldn't put his claw on, began giggling. Her giggle like her mane was surprisingly lovely, though her voice sounded mature and regal, her eyes showed him she wasn't afraid to mess around.
"I didn't think you were." She giggled again, her eyes sparkling in the sunlight. "I didn't mean to frighten you."
"I-I wasn't frightened." Spikes trembling voice gave away the truth but the mare didn't push anymore. "I was…surprised that's all." Glancing back to the flower he couldn't help but sigh softly as he took in its beauty. The mare trotted up beside him with a smile.
"This flower though more beautiful than any I have found, does not have a name." She glanced at Spike with a now saddened smile.
"Why doesn't it?" Spike glanced from the mares saddening face to the flower and back and felt his heart leap into his throat as the mares ears flattened to her head and a single tear fell. W-why is she crying? It's just an unnamed flower…
"It's not from Ponyville." Her look stopped him from throwing out a guess of where it could have come from. The lump seemed to grow as the mares tail slowly followed her ears down. "Its from the Everfree Forest." Spikes lump grew but now his chest filled with fear. The Everfree Forest! Tales of the evil creatures that lay in wait in the forest and the evil tales of pony eating plants and more filled Spikes mind. "I never should I have told you." The mare's eyes were filled with pain as she turned and opening the door with one hoof, slammed it shut behind her.
I didn't mean it was bad. Spike felt his body slump as the hurt in her eyes flashed through her minds. No! She needs to know there is no problem with having a beautiful flower from there. Glancing back at said flower Spike felt a sudden burst of courage rush into his limbs as he jumped up. Yes! Spike saw himself riding his steer, his body now much larger and stronger as muscles rippled beneath a suit of armor that he wore. With this image of himself in his mind he walked into the Flower Shop.
Meanwhile in Rarity's Boutique
"A tuxedo?" Rarity stared at Rainbow Dash with a raised eyebrow. Her mascara seemed to have been running for quite some time, her Boutique was not in its usual spotless condition. Rainbow Dash couldn't help but feel a slight bit worried about her friend.
"Yeah, I need a tuxedo for Spike." Rainbow Dash felt the worry grow at the pained look that flashed over Rarity's face but she just smiled, her teeth gritting, Rainbow Dash noticed that her teeth were not in there glowing state either. She couldn't help but wince as Rarity turned without a word and slammed the door. A couple minutes later she came back with a black tuxedo and handed it to her with her magic.
"About Spike-" Rarity began but without a glance behind her Rainbow Dash turned and trotted away, ignoring the burning eyes that followed her every hoofstep. Rainbow Dash glanced around Ponyville and frowned as she couldn't find head or spike of Spike. Where did he go? It shouldn't take that long to get flowers. Suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her chest as she thought: What if Bon Bon came early and instead of waiting for the tuxedo he just left? After a couple moments she felt the pain grow, confusing her even more. Without me…Shaking her head again she frowned. Why should I care if he went off with Bon Bon? It was the plan right...right? Rainbow dash sighed deciding to figure it out later; right now she had to find Spike.
Back at the Flower Shop
It wasn't hard to find where the mare was as the soft sobs she released led Spike straight to her. She glanced up as he bent down and after a second gently hugged her. She hugged back after a couple of seconds her tears falling over Spike's scales.
"There's nothing wrong with it coming from the Everfree Forest." He smiled as she smiled slowly.
"So many ponies think so…" She wiped her face with a hoof. "It just hurts to be told to get rid of the flower just because it came from such a place." She smiled at Spike. "Though it helps when there's more open minded po-" she cut off and with a smile corrected herself. "Dragons."
Helping her up with one clawed hand Spike smiled as she nuzzled his cheek. "I wasn't afraid of the flower or of you, rather just the thought of the Everfree Forest." Stopping suddenly as he started to think about the predicament Spike frowned as the thoughts flipped around in his head.
"What is it?" The mare tilted her head to the side curiously.
"Its just strange that the fear of the Everfree Forest makes ponies angry by the beautiful things that come out." Spike remembered Twilight, what would Twilight say…what would she do? After a moment it came to him. "They wouldn't be able to try to force you to get rid of it if the Princesses said it would be ok."
The mares eyes lit up and her jaw fell. "You're a genius!" With a giggle of joy the mare spun Spike around in a tight hug. Spike couldn't help but blush and chuckle. "Thank you so much!" Suddenly the mare stopped spinning and set Spike down. "I just realized I don't know your name." She blushed in slight embarrassment, whether from the burst of happiness or the fact she never asked his name Spike wasn't sure.
"My name is Spike." Spike smiled at the mare and the obvious happiness that was radiating from her.
"My name is Roseluck."Roseluck smiled grabbing Spikes hand. "Cmon, I think I have figured out the flowers name." Spike followed a little confused on how all a sudden the mare had found the name of the flower. Stopping in front of the flower Roseluck turned to Spike still smiling.
"The name of this flower will be The Intelligent Spike." She giggled as Spikes cheeks flushed and he bowed his head.
"Thank you." Spike frowned as suddenly the whole reason for coming to the Flower Shop hit him, that and the fact he had been there for a lot longer than he had planned. Rainbow Dash is probably worried sick about me! "Roseluck I need a bouquet" Spike said watching as Roseluck turned towards him with a smile.
"Would they be roses?" She gave him a teasing grin and wink, giggling at the flushed cheeks of the young dragon. "One sec k? Why don't you wait in front?"
Spike walked to the front of the Flower Shop, wondering if Rainbow Dash would be irritated with him for taking so long. He turned in surprise as the Flower Shop's door opened and Roseluck walked out with a bouquet of some of the most beautiful roses he had seen.
"How much do I owe you?" Spike asked as he held the rose bouquet. He glanced up when he didn't get an answer to see Roseluck shaking her head.
"You don't owe me anything Spike." She smiled. "Though, how about if your free this Monday, you come over and we go out for a cupcake or something."
"Okay, sounds good." Spike smiled. A cupcake isn't anything to big-his thoughts were cut off as Roseluck's soft lips pressed against his cheek.
"There's what I owe you." And before he could say anything she closed the door behind her, leaving a confused Spike with a handful of flowers and a mind full of questions. Does Roseluck like me? I just met her…Shaking his head in hope of dislodging the confused thoughts and questions Spike ran into center of Ponyville.
"Spike?!" Rainbow Dash's voice made him turn and than gape as she flew full speed at him.
"Wa-wait! Rainbow slow do-" he was silenced as her body collided into his, forcing them both into a tangled roll. When they finally stopped Spike found himself pinned to the ground.
"Where were you?" Rainbow Dash's voice had a hard edge to it now as she glared into the dazed and still confused eyes of Spike. "I was worried sick about you!"
"I'm sorry, i…lost track of time." Spike didn't really feel like explaining the whole thing to her, after all he wasn't really sure if he knew what it exactly was going on.
"Are you hurt at all?" Rainbow Dash's voice softened as she climbed off and held out a hoof to him. He accepted the hoof and glanced at the tuxedo on her back before answering.
"No I'm fine." He smiled weakly at her and returned the hug she gave. He did his best not to yawn but found it coming out despite his resistance.
"Come on, it's been a long day." Rainbow Dash helped him onto her back, putting the flowers into her mouth as she felt his body relax against her back. Smiling as she took off she turned to see him sleeping and couldn't help herself as she leaned in and softly kissed his cheek. I don't know what these feelings are Spike, but I will figure them out…She blushed slightly as she realized what she had done. Well at least he was asleep…probably just me being tired…
Rainbow Dash set down in front of the Treehouse/Library and opening the door she slowly glided up the stairs doing her best not to wake up Spike. She set him onto his bed and glancing around wrote him a note: Ill see ya tomorrow Spike, meet me at Pinkie Pie's. With that written Rainbow Dash flew home.
Authors notes: Hope you all enjoy! Next time we will hear from Pinkie Pie and an old friend from the past will come into play, and maybe just maybe we will finally talk to Carrot Top, maybe some Derpy? Wait and find out :D