It was the night of "Ponyville's Singles Night" event. Anyone who seeks for a romantic companion came. Hearts and Hooves Day was just three months away. Why not try to get a colt/mare-friend now than later?
"Alright everypony! Each of you have a name tag and a number. Please go to your designated seats and begin talking about yourselves within the allotted time limit," said Twilight on a platform.
Every attendees followed her instructions and began sitting in their seats and taking turns introducing themselves to the pony in front of them. After the time limit, stallions moved to the next table and repeated the process. After that, it was free time for anybody to introduce themselves to those they haven't meet yet or get to know more.
There were many ponies who came to this event. Spike came like he was told by Twilight to his dismay. Spike was leaning his body against the wall, smirking as he watched a few ponies fumble in front of the opposite gender.
Twilight really made this point by numbers, thought Spike. Spike was very informed about the activities that Twilight planed for tonight. The interviews, dancing, dinner with your most desire partner, and then a closing speech. It's up to each of the individual's choice to whether or not to take the next step with the pony they like the most here. Hey, maybe make friends here instead.
Spike gazed the ballroom side to side checking who's here. There's Applejack, that barber, a construction worker, Cheerilee, Roseluck, and ... is that Diamond Tiara?
Spike squinted his eyes to get a better look. It sounds like she was barraging words at the green stallion who was sinking down into his chair. Spike pitied this poor stallion. Then Twilight came to his side and nudge him and said, "So, any mare out there catching your eye? Huh huh." Twilight continuing nudging him.
Spike shrugged his shoulders and gave a noncommittal reply, "Just watching Twilight."
"Okay~~ If there is someone who caught your eye, don't hesitate to act. Or if a mare might be coming to you, don't chicken out."
Spike was about to talk back but Twilight suddenly used a teleporting spell to appear right back on the stage. She levitated up a clipboard and began examining each table and pony.
After two hours or so, Twilight tapped on the microphone and said, "Alright everypony. The next thing on the list is dancing! We have DJ PON-3 and Pinkie Pie as her assistant to play some music! Mingle and dance with many ponies as you can and shake that booty! COFF COFF
I mean, please enjoy your time."
Several giggles and cheers were made.
Once the music start to play, everyone was at first nervous.
After a few moments, few brave stallions came up to the mares. There were more mares than stallions, so a few mares didn't hesitate to take another mare to the dance floor.
Before long, mostly everyone began walking towards the dance floor and exchanging dance partners. Soon it became a mosh pit in front of the stage where DJ PON-3 was playing.
"IS EVERYONE HAVING A GOOD TIME!?" Pinkie was screaming in the microphone!
The ponies reply with howling and stomping of their hooves! The music continued to play loud and proud, shaking the whole crystal tree. It became a chaotic concert before Twilight's eyes.
Spike chuckled and can't help but tapped his claw with the rhythm of the music. Spike again scanned the room and noticed not everyone was getting in the mood. Diamond was probably the only pony who haven't stepped on the dance floor yet.
Diamond watched the raving crowd and then caught Spike staring at her. Both were now observing each other but only for a moment.
I came but these stallions are a bunch of blah! Thought Diamond.
Once the music started to play, no one offered a hoof to her. If she came to the dance floor, would anyone dance with her? Now it became a giant pot of craze ponies in front of a famous musician, who had a history to hype the crowd.
Why did Twilight bring such a pony to a event that meant to be romantic?
But it was a blessing in disguise for Diamond. At least no one will notice her being alone except for a certain dragon.
From the beginning to now, the purple dragon just leans on that wall and yawns sometimes. Diamond had no idea why this large dragon was even here. He did had a certain familiarity, who does he remind her of?
Soon the music came to an end, leaving the ponies exhausting, hungry, and thirsty. Now, it's time for dinner. The main point was to eat with the pony you desired the most to be with, and look whose by herself.
There were a few tables where there were more than 2 ponies. Some became a group of date of sorts. What the hell! Diamond was internally furious! Twilight didn't seem to stop this kind of action and wrote down notes on her clipboard.
This is the most embarrassing night of my life. Diamond placed her face on both of her hooves. Was she that undesirable?
But the other chair of the table where she was sitting suddenly move away. It was the dragon!
He was kinda big, practically surrounding the table with his entire body. Am I going to get eaten?
"Hello Diamond Tiara. Long time, no see."
Diamond blinked twice. Did she hear wrong? How does this dragon knew her?
"Sorry but who are you?" Diamond gave a quizzical look at him.
Then the purple dragon also blinked and laugh out loud! He drew everyone's attention with his laughter and it wasn't funny to them. They all felt nervous with him here. How can no one notice him? He is like black spot on a beautiful landscape painting. Everyone may be nervous but since Twilight didn't mind him, they thought they wouldn't be a problem.
Spike wiped his tears and said, "It's me, Spike!"
"Spike!" Diamond does a double-take and looked over him again. Violet scales, emerald spikes, curve horns, polish and sharp claws, and folded wings. Spike had been gone for years and he became so different. Unrecognizable even, different from baby Spike.
Several ponies was also shown a face of shock.
Spike ignored the stares and looked at the food on the table. "If you don't eat, it's gonna get cold."
Diamond snapped back, "Who do you think you are! Going to my table and acting like my date!"
Spike's response was a shrug and called for the caterer to also get him something, a lot of it.
A giant, silver platter fill with sweets, gems, and roasted vegetables appeared before Spike. Now everyone was calming down and continue eating their meals and chatting. Diamond was grumbling under her breathe and chewed loudly.
To break the silence and soothe Diamond's irritation, Spike decided to speak up first.
"How's the singles' night going for you? I didn't expect you to be here."
"Think I'm too good for this little loners get together!" Diamond smacked the table.
"Ah. I see now." Spike continued eating.
"See what? Got something to say? Then say it!"
After crunching on some gems and swallowing it, he said, "I see now why no one likes you! Bwahahaha!"
Diamond fumed and tossed her bowl of soup at him! Again, everyone gasped, including Twilight and Pinkie Pie.
Do you know who did was? Not only he's an official diplomat for Equestria, he's also consider to be royal family member of Princess Twilight and Princess Celestia!
After a moment of silence, Diamond finally realized like a brick hitting her head. Oh no! Oh no! What have I done!?!
"I...I...I..." Diamond was stuttering, she doesn't know what to say. She can't escape with his long tail blocking the way!
Spike used his long, thin tongue to lick the soup on his head and picked up the bowl off his head with his claws.
He didn't look angry or furious but stared keenly at Diamond like he was looking at a prey.
Diamond never been this frighten before, but against the nightmarish outcome she imagined, Spike apologizes...
"Sorry, that was my bad. I didn't mean to laugh at you or anything," he said in a soft tone.
It wasn't a big deal for Spike. Something as small as this incident is not worthy to get angry over. But he was slightly annoyed with her temper.
Spike looked at his empty platter and touched his belly. He stretched his back and wings and said, "Well, I gonna turn for the night. It's nice seeing you again Diamond Tiara. You grown to a fine mare but take some anger management. They help."
Diamond lowered her head with burning cheeks and sweating beads. Spike left the ballroom, leaving everyone staring at the door and back at Diamond.
Diamond lifted her head to see Twilight. Hoping to not see an angry face but against her expectations, there was a gleeful smile on Twilight's face.
After the dinner, the whole event came to a close. It definitely will become the talk of the town tomorrow morning.
Once the clean up was done, Twilight teleported herself in Spike's room.
Spike was still awake, reading a book. He glanced at the appearing Twilight and see her goofy grin.
"No," Spike said.
Twilight nods her head and Spike shakes his head side to side, rejecting Twilight's assumptions.