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// | Part 3 | 
// Story: Spike's Big Day (In the Changeling Kingdom) 
// by RummyKun 
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Spike opened the door and walked in, looking around. It was almost like the old hive, but a lot more colorful and well furnished. The floor was close to the way it looked before, and the walls were still round in shape, but it was not quite as he pictured it would look rebuilt. This did not bother him though, he had things to unpack.

Spike grabbed his hefty bag and placed it on the side table. He took out a handful of various, brightly colored gems. After taking one and putting it in his mouth, he set the rest in a container within the drawer he was given. That was not all. The not so little drake had also brought a stack of new comics that he could read while alone.

The king returned to his chambers after close to an hour. He closed the door and plopped down on his bed, tired from all the duties he had to do in preparation for the visit. He felt very accomplished after putting multiple long hours into decorating the interior of the rebuilt and revamped hive. 

"You look tired," Spike got onto the bed and sat next to the bug-like ruler.

"Well I wanted things to look good. I wasn't gonna make you guys come here with the hive in a mess."

"Aww, thanks Thorax," Spike smiled and laid on his back.

The two of them relaxed, enjoying each other's company in silence. The storm outside felt oddly calming to them. It was almost as if the rain was a song and the clouds were wrapping them in a comfortable blanket. The thunder was no longer a loud boom, but a soft hum in their heads.

Eventually, both of them had fallen asleep. Light snoring was coming from the purple dragon's nose as he dreamt of rare delicious gemstones. Giant emeralds glistened as he wrapped his arms around it, slowly eating it. Outside of the dream, Spike was holding a pillow close, and sinking his teeth into it.

Meanwhile, Thorax began tossing in his sleep. He was having a nightmare. A look of worry was spread across his face and his body shivered. Though Spike still slept, something made him let go of the pillow. He held Thorax close, causing him to slowly stop shivering. It was as if Spike was protecting him from all that anxiety and worry he had bottled up.

The two would not move, staying in the warm embrace of the other. The changeling king's cheeks started blushing bright pink. He may not have consciously known what was happening in the real world, but he subconsciously knew that whatever was happening, was helping him calm down. It was as if his horrid nightmare was tamed by a simple lullaby.

After a good night's rest, Spike woke up. He let out a quiet yawn and let his eyes adjust. He froze upon seeing Thorax right up close. He had no idea intimate they were in space. The dragon's heart started to beat much quicker. He eased his way back and tried to slip out of bed without waking his roommate. His first foot made it onto the cold ground under him, followed by the other. Once he was half way off, Thorax stirred in the bed. Spike quickly got out of bed and dropped to the floor before Thorax even had a chance of seeing him. His face was deep red and his heart was still pounding.

'Why was it pounding?' Spike thought to himself as he tried to calm himself. Did he actually feel something when he was so close to those beautiful changeling lips, those ellegant cheeks, that adorable face?

Spike once again froze and had a realization: 'Oh Celestia, I'm in love with him.'