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// Chapter 29 
// Story: My Little Pony - Equestria Boy 
// by OliverSparkle 
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It was a beautiful Saturday morning and Lightning Twister was already awake but was pacing around his bedroom. He couldn't sleep last night, ever since the night he kissed Smolder under that mistletoe at the Hearth's Warming Eve party, he hasn't been able to stop thinking about her. He also knew that Hearts and Hooves day was tomorrow and it was obvious to all of his friends that he liked her. He wanted to get her something, but he didn't know what.

Lightning continued to pace around his room until Fluttershy entered the room.

"Lightning, is everything alright, sweetie?" Fluttershy asked worryingly. 

Lightning looked at his mother for a second before wondering if she could help him. He shook his head in response to her question before saying, "I have a little problem, Momma."

Fluttershy sat down in front of her son and listened.

"Tomorrow is Hearts and Hooves Day and...um...I want to get something for someone I have a crush on."

Fluttershy smiled after hearing that her son had a crush. 

"Oh that's wonderful, sweetie. Who do you have a crush on?"

Lightning let out a sigh and said, "I have a crush on Smolder."

Fluttershy gasped in shock but urged her son to continue talking.

"She's nice, she's funny, she thinks I’m really cute like you and the others do and she is very pretty. I like Smolder, Momma. And I want her to be my special somecreature for Hearts and Hooves Day. I want to get her a gift, but I don't know what to give her."

Fluttershy softly smiled at Lightning. At first, she thought he was a little young to like a filly or any creature, but then she remembered that Lightning is growing up and Smolder’s taller than him and older. She may act like she’s tough and strong, but she really does like cute stuffs.

Remembering her son’s dilemma, she smiled at her son before speaking,

"Well sweetheart, the best thing you can do is give her something that comes from your heart. Give her something that tells her how much you care about her. If you do that, I'm sure she would like just about anything you gave her."

Lightning listened to his mother and pondered for a few minutes on what to give her. He then thought of a good idea.

"I think I know what I'll give her. Thank you Momma," Lightning said to his mother before hugging her and nuzzling her cheek.

"You're welcome sweetheart," Fluttershy said sweetly, "Now let's go downstairs and have some breakfast."

Lightning softly smiled and nodded his head before going downstairs with his mother.


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Outside of Twilight’s castle, Smolder was sitting near a pond while rubbing her two fingers together. She stopped when she saw Spike flying towards her.

He had a look of concern on his face when he looked at Smolder.

"Hey Smolder," Spike began, "I’ve just saw you outside my window when I woke up, is something wrong?"

Smolder immediately shook her head in response before saying, "No, everything's fine, Spike." 

Spike gave her a knowing look before arching an eyebrow, crossing his arms and tapping his foot expectantly. 

"Smolder, I know you're lying to me, now spill it," Spike said firmly.

Smolder just closed her eyes and lowered her head. She knew she couldn't get anything past Spike’s knowing look face. She wanted to tell him what was bothering her, but she didn't know what Spike would say. Smolder let out a sigh knowing it was probably best to tell him.

"Tomorrow is Hearts and Hooves day," Smolder said.

Spike looked at her in confusion and said, "Yeah, so?"

Smolder gulped and let out a sigh before saying, "I kind of have a crush on a colt."

Spike gave her a smug look and said, "You like Lightning Twister, don't you?"

Smolder’s face went bright red.

"How did you know that?" She asked.

Spike chuckled a little bit before saying, "I've seen the way you've been acting around him these past few months and I also saw you two kiss at the Hearth's Warming Eve party while I was drinking some Hot Chocolate."

Smolder’s face was now red with embarrassment. She didn't want to tell Spike that she liked Lightning, but he was right. She did have feelings for Lightning.

Smolder eventually let out a long sigh and said, "Yes, I do like Lightning Twister. He's totally awesome and he's really sweet. He's also cute. Whenever I'm with him, I feel happy."

Smolder looked down in sadness while Spike looked at her in confusion.

"What's wrong, Smolder?" Spike asked. "Is liking Lightning Twister a bad thing?"

Smolder looked up to Spike before saying, "I just thought that if I told you I liked him, you would laugh at a dragon who likes cute stuffs and is now in love with a pony," She confessed.

Spike didn't know what to say to that. Instead he went over to Smolder and sat down beside her as he then said, "Listen Smolder, I don't think you liking Lightning or liking cute stuffs is funny. In fact I think it is kind of cool that you like a pony. Don't ever think that liking someone is funny. It's okay to be tough but still have a softer side. I may have saved the Crystal Empire twice and enjoy being brave, but I'm still a baby. I may also enjoying being tough, but I like being a little cutie, sometimes," He said before putting emphasis on the word sometimes.

Smolder giggled a little bit before nodding her head. She understood what Spike was trying to say. She gave him a smile and thanked him. However, she was still stumped on what she could do for Lightning on Hearts and Hooves day.

Spike could tell what she was thinking and said, "Look Smolder, don't worry, I'm sure you'll think of something for Lightning. I'm sure you he will like whatever you give him." Spike looked at Smolder and gave her a mischievous smile. "And I'm sure by the time tomorrow’s over, you both will be just fine and will be going back to smooch city."

Spike playfully made kissing sounds which made Smolder splashed water at the purple dragon while laughing.

She jumped into the air before saying, "Yeah, well what are you going to do for Rarity tomorrow?"

Spike’s face turned bright red when he heard Rarity’s name. Smolder laughed at Spike’s reaction and flew off.

Spike let out a laugh of happiness before going after the orange dragon while shouting, "Hey come back here!"