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// Dinner with a Dream 
// Story: Somepony to Care For 
// by CNUBRONY 
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As Spike pranced around the library in circles, Twilight did her best to try and calm the little dragon. “See Spike, I would never do anything I think would hurt you. You’re my friend, and that’ll never change!”

Spike wrapped Twilight in a warm embrace, thankful that he did have someone that was truly always looking out for him. He finished adjusting his bowtie, although he knew he could never out dress Rarity, and then waved goodbye to Twilight and left.


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The walk to Sugarcube corner wasn’t exactly a long one from Twilight’s Library, but it was long enough for him to run into Applejack, whom was walking around town with a bucket of apples.

“Well hiya Applejack.” Spike acknowledged her existence, and planned to continue walking, but Applejack seemingly had other plans.

“Were ya headed sport?” Applejack asked Spike.

Spike contemplated not telling her, or considered a lie, but decided against it, figuring everypony would find out soon enough.

“I have a date… with Rarity!” Spike was delighted at even being able to mention it, but Applejack didn’t share in his enthusiasm, holding a rather confused look on her face.

“Don’t you think she’s a bit old for you?” Applejack was certainly sincere in the way she asked, but Spike was having none of it, and walked on after saying goodbye.


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Sugarcube corner was a local restaurant that specialized in the most delicious deserts in Ponyville. The couple whom ran it, Mr. and Mrs. Cake, were married and clearly still in love. They had two little foals, and it reminded Spike of what he desired for the future.

Spike went inside and sat down, the two Cakes stared at him and smiled lovingly; though the Cakes sometimes lost their patience, they were without a doubt some of the nicest ponies in Ponyville.

As few minutes later the door opened and in trotted Rarity. She was wearing a flowing purple dress, with gold trim that beautifully covered her rear and trailed down to the floor leaving a bit of a train. Her hat was equally well-fitting and matched the purple and gold trim of the dress. Even her shoes were wonderful white slippers which fit delicately over her bare hooves. Spike stood up and pulled out a chair, inviting Rarity to sit down. 

“Thank you darling.” Rarity accepted his offer and delicately placed herself in a chair opposite Spike.

“So, tell me, what do you think?” Rarity asked pointing down at the dress.

“It’s fantastic.” Spike responded.

The two chatted, they laughed, and they shared in each other’s joy. It was a dream first date for Spike, and one he couldn’t wait to repeat.