A Glimmering Birthday for Spike

by Tatsuzaku


but from the heart

While Night Light was in the kitchen, sitting on the couch were Starlight and Twilight Velvet gossiping like old friends, "And here a picture of Spike's first day with us as a family. Poor Shining, he became so jealous when Twilight started paying more attention to Spike then him. Oh, here he is sucking on his tail again. Hah hah...he suck on his tail so much we though it was gonna fall off. You should've seen the battles he has with Twilight over the whole situation. "

Starlight looking perplexed, "I though this was a photo album of Spike's baby pictures so why is there a picture of Mr. Light being in a hospital here, then?"

"Oh, that was the day Spike began to breathe fire. Our poor Spike was having a tummyache so Night Light was holding him and getting ready to burp him when...hah...hah...suddenly, foosh...the whole back of his head caught fire. He was running and screaming: my head on fire, I'm too young to be bald, no mares are gonna flirt with me now," recalled Twilight Velvet as she suppress her laughter.

"Oh my! Was that why he was in the hospital?", asked a concerned Starlight.

Twilight Velvet shaking her head then pointing a hoof at herself, "No, he was in the hospital because momma knock him out. What...don't give me that look. I couldn't very well let my husband go around having erotic dreams about other mares, could I?"

Rubbing the back of his head while he set the snack down on the coffee table, Night Light mused, "And I still have the hoofprint to prove it."

Feeling a little guilty, Starlight confessed, "Mrs. Velvet, Mr. Light, as fun as this has been especially with seeing Spike's baby pictures, you should know I'm not quite Spike's marefriend, not really."

Twilight Velvet waving her hoof dismissing Starlight's concerns, "Details, details, you should know I didn't quite set out to be Nighty's marefriend, either. Back when we were young our families use to live near each other. We became foalhood friends because of our parents. In fact, he came over to our house so much I thought of him as a brother. "

"You see my parents would travel all over Equestria charting the stars and the nights sky. Hearing their travelling stories is what inspired me to become an astronomer. Because of my parent's job I was pretty much left home alone which is why I visit Velvy's house so often. One day, her dad gave me some dj's equipments. But as soon as other ponies found out about my dj's equipments and me being home alone, they starts pressuring me into throwing parties for them," spoked Night Light as drank his tea.

"Yeah and one way of pressuring him was by using coltteasing mares, those damn harlots," cursed Twilight Velvet while shaking her hoof at the sky.

"What would ponies said when they heard that Princess Twilight Sparkle's own mother was cursing like a sailor. Oh, think of the poor impressionable foals," giggled Starlight as she imitated Rarity.

"I know, right. I mean I love both my son and daughter but they can be such sticks in the mud, just like their father," chuckled Twilight Velvet.

Night Light looking perturbed, "Hey! I not a stick in the mud. I may be an astronomer now but I still know how to have fun. When I was younger, it was my djing that made parties epic."

"Whatever you say, Dear, whatever you say. Spike reminded me of me when I was younger and that why he'll alway hold a special place in my heart. You know they alway say that a colt will go for a filly that remind him of his mother and now here you are. Now that he got you, he can finally get over his crush on Rarity," said Twilight Velvet.

Starlight looking desponded, "That highly unlikely. Because of his massive crush on Rarity, I doubt Spike could even look at another mare less alone me."

Twilight Velvet snickered, "Well you already kiss Spike, right? That should get him started on having those wet dreams about you. All you need to do now is confess your feeling to him."

"How am I suppose to do that? I may be an expert when it come to magic but when it come to emotions, I'm totally clueless," wallowed Starlight as she laid her head on the table.

"Oh that easy, I mean Equestria is the land of spontaneous musical after all. So you just need to sing a song then boom you and Spike become special someponies," said Twilight Velvet

With her face down on the table, Starlight groaned, "If I can't even talk about my emotions how in Tartarus am I gonna sing about them."

Twilight Velvet looking to Night Light,"Honey, don't you have some friends in the music industry. You know they were in that band the Soaring V back in the days."

"Umm...oh, you're talking about Väle Vändel. Until we saw that movie the Mighty Pegasus, we alway wonder why ponies were calling them the Soaring V. Let see, there was the guitarist Danny "RockNRoll" Hoovenmire, the base player Berri "Fabulous" Haylord, and the drummer Shetland "Swampy" Marsh. I met them when I was djing. We still keep in touch after all these years. In fact, they're here in Canterlot working on that new series, Ponieas and Herb. Why are you bring them up?", questioned Night Light.

"Well, I was thinking you could pop over there and get them to wite a song for Starlight," said Twilight Velvet.

"Velvy, that is a good idea. Okay I'm off. I should be back in a short while," said Night Light as he left to visit his friends.

Starlight fiddling with her hooves, "Umm...don't take this the wrong way but why would you want me to be Spike's marefriend? I can't be good for him. I mean I used to rule a town with a iron hoof, not to mention I also have a plan to do away with all cutie marks."

Twilight Velvet giving Starlight a knowing look, "Those are precisely the reason I want you to be Spike's marefriend. Just like my Nighty, Spike is a stallion too nice for his own good. He need a mare who can be cunning and devious to protect him from ponies that would take advantage of him."

"Is that why you became Night Light's marefriend?", asked Starlight.

"Remember how I talk about those coltteasing mares? Well I kept hearing the whole lot of them said that they like Nighty as a friend but wouldn't date him. Hearing that got me so mad that during lunch I grab Nighty and gave him a big old kiss. Then I threatened to geld any mare that would even dare look at him. And that how me and Nighty begun dating. It was so adorable seeing Nighty get so flustered over our date. But back with Spike, I can imagined a lot of mares pretending to love him just to better themselves like that Rarity. Don't get me wrong I do like all of Twilight's friends but as Spike's mother Rarity rubbed me the wrong way. Even though she fully aware of Spike's crush, she doesn't do anything about it. A simple yes or no would be enough and while she keep Spike in Limbo, she use him to do menial labor. That why I need a mare like you to protect Spike from the coltteaser. Can I count on you for that, Starlight?", said a teary-eyed Twilight Velvet.

"Yes, of course. I do anything to protect Spike," cried Starlight as she start hugging Twilight Velvet.

Starlight and Twilight Velvet were still hugging as the door open, "Oh, and what do we have going on here."

Twilight Velvet looking at Night Light, "Just a mother bonding with her future daughter-in-law. So did you get the song."

"Of course, here you go, Starlight. It a song from their series, Ponieas and Herb. Heh heh, they got a little sappy when I told them about you and Spike," said Night Light as he hoofed Starlight some lyrics and a record.

"Thank you for everything, both of you," cried Starlight as she hug Night Light.

"Don't mention it, I just hope my friends song help you to capture Spike's heart. Just remembered behind every strong stallion is a stronger mare," said Night Light as he return Starlight's hug.

While hugging a blushing Starlight, Twilight Velvet whispered, "the next time you come for a visit I'll be expecting some grandragon, you hear."

With a final wave to Twilight Velvet and Night Light, Starlight ready the magic in her horn and release it teleporting herself back to the Rainbow Friendship Castle. As they were going back inside, Night Light said nervously, "Umm...Honey, you know that whole flirting with other mares thing was a joke, right?"

"Of course, Dear, but you're still sleeping on the couch, though," giggled Twilight Velvet nonchalantly as she walk upstairs.

Grabing a pillow and a blanket from the downstair closet, Night Light, laying on the couch, sighed, "me and my stupid herd dream."

Back at the castle while walking into the map room, Starlight, found Trixie performing magic tricks while Spike was watching. Starlight tapped the floor three times with her hoof. While Spike was looking at her, Trixie winked, "Well, will you just look at the time. The very tired and sleepy Trixie must be getting home if she is to put on her greatest performance tomorrow."

"Good luck," whisphered Trixie as she hoofbump Starlight before she left.

Turning back to Spike, Starlight asked, "Where is Twilight?"

"Apparently, Celestia summon her and the other to Canterlot to celebrate them getting their cutie mark. It seem like everypony forgot about it being my birthday as well, " sighted a sulking Spike as Starlight sent a silent thank you to Celestia and Luna.

"Well, I didn't forget and to be perfectly honest I have Trixie distracted you while I went all over Equestria looking for the perfect gift just for you," said Starlight as she comforted Spike.

"Thank you, Starlight, for being a true friend and I did like Trixie's distraction. Not too sound greedy but where is this perfect gift," said Spike as he wipe away his tear.

"Actually I like to sing you a song before I give you your present," said Starlight as her magic summon a record player.

"I should've known right from the start
From how I felt
When we we're together
And even more so when we're apart
But like a thief, you tiptoe in
And you got under my skin
You snuck your way right into my heart

I was afraid of being your sweetheart
So I cast a barrier
To shield my emotions
A spell you could never break apart
But like a pegasus of love
Swooping down from above
You snuck your way right into my heart

Guess I was struck by one of Cadance's dart
Because I can't get any rest
And now I must confess
I couldn't keep you and my mind apart
But even with my dedication
You pass through all my fortification
You snuck your way right into my heart"

"That was a beautiful song. Where you get it." said Spike as he cheered.

"It was from a couple of Night Light's friends, Dan Hoovenmire and Swampy Marsh. They have that new series called Ponieas and Herb. I don't know why they would called a dragon Herb" replied Starlight.

"Better than a pony name Ponieas. I mean that like calling a dog, Doglas. So, what up with you sing that song? Trying out for Equestria Idol?", smirked Spike.

"No...I kinda...sung it to express...my feeling...for you," said Starlight as she rub her fronthooves in a nervous manner.

"D...oes...that mean...you...l...ove,"-stuttered a blushing Spike as he was interrupted by Starlight kissing him- "does that answer your question?"

Spike putting his claw to his lips, "Does that mean you want to be my special somepony?"

Starlight glancing down drawing circle with her hooves, "I know you have a crush on Rarity...but...I like to give us a try."

Spike walk over to Starlight holding up her hooves, "You know after what happen on Heartwarming's Eve, I started thinking my crush on Rarity was going nowhere. I mean she called me child and I work for the bucking government, for Celestia's sake. Guess I'm trying to say is I'm willing to give us a try if you let me."

"Yes!", shouted a teary-eyes Starlight as she pull Spike into deep heart-fluttering kiss.

Spike breaking the kiss, "That was better than Heartwarming's Eve. So, what should we do now?"

Starlight gave Spike a sultry look, "Mmm...we could go to my room where you can help me with completing a theory."

After Starlight hit Spike's face with her tail she started climbing the stair leading to her room. Spike went chasing after her. Soon they came upon Starlight's room. As they were entering the room, Spike asked, "What theory am I helping with?"

Starlight closed and lock the door while taking hold of Spike with her magic. She laid Spike gently on the bed and climb on top of him then in a voice that speak of want and need, "How about we study the biological difference between a drake and a mare in a controlled enviroment? I'll be the mare, you'll be the drake, and this bed can be our enviroment."

Not only was this Spike's best birthday ever for he finally found his special somepony but he also learn that dragon's greed was no match for that of a mare.