//------------------------------// // Chapter 13 - A Lovely Surprise // Story: My Feelings Have Shifted // by rarityxspike //------------------------------// Spike was walking down the streets of Canterlot, thinking of the events of the morning. The way he felt around Luna, even when he thought about her, he'd get butterflies. "This can't be right... can it?", Spike said to himself quietly. "I'll go and get a doughnut and try and clear my head", as Spike was walking to the doughnut shop, something caught his eye, there was a shop with little treats with tiny edible charms in the middle. Spike was trying to think where he had seen them before. Then he remembered. "Oh yeah, these are Luna's favourite, I'll get some as a surprise", Spike said quietly as he made his way into the shop. He walked up to the counter and saw a tall, white unicorn with a pink mane. "May I help you?", asked the unicorn. "Oh, umm.. yeah, I was just wondering how much those little treats with edible charms were", Spike said excitedly. "They're fifty bits each", stated the unicorn. Spike's eyes widened. "Wow! They're expensive", Spike said still slightly shocked. "I apologise, if you haven't--", Spike raised a claw to stopped the unicorn. "No, it's okay, I just wasn't expecting it, how many different kinds are there?", Spike asked. "There are five different flavours which are indicated by the charms", replied the unicorn. "Okay, I would like one of each, please", the unicorn just stood shocked, she then managed to compose herself. "Are you sure?", asked the unicorn. "Yeah, they're a gift for somepony", the unicorn smiled. "Oh, would you like them packed in a little box with a bow, no extra charge", Spike liked the idea. "Sure, that sounds lovely, thank you", the unicorn smiled again and placed one of each treat into a cute, dark box that looked as beautiful as the night and tied it up with a black bow. "That'll be two hundred and fifty bits, please", Spike pulled out his money pouch. "This should be enough", the unicorn took the pouch, quickly counted two hundred and fifty bits and gave Spike back his pouch. "Wow! I didn't realise I'd still have so much change", Spike said feeling the weight of his money pouch. "Here you are", said the unicorn giving Spike the box with her magic. Spike smiled. "Thank you", Spike said before leaving the shop. Spike looked at the box and couldn't wait to see Luna's face, he forgot all about getting a doughnut to clear his head and made his way to the castle. As soon as Spike reached the castle, he headed straight to Luna's bedroom, he knocked and waited for her to say 'come in', before entering. He opened the door with one hand and held the box behind his back with the other. Luna was still resting on her bed, She saw Spike walked to towards her, with his hands behind his back. "What have you got there, Spike?", Luna asked curiously. Spike smiled. "A little surprise and gift for you", Spike said excitedly. Luna smiled. "Aww, Spike that's so sweet, you shouldn't have", Luna gave Spike a warm smile. "Okay, close your eyes, and I'll place it next to you", Luna covered her eyes with her hooves. Spike placed the box on the bed next to Luna. "Okay, you can open your eyes now", Luna opened her eyes and looked down to see a lovely box next to her, she picked it up with her magic and carefully untied the ribbon and took off the lid, her eyes widen when she saw what was inside. "Are these--? These are my favourite treats", Luna said shocked. "I know, I saw them and I remembered how much you loved them", Luna then realised there was one of each in the box. "Spike, you got me one of each!? They're so expensive! You shouldn't have spent so much money on me" "It's okay, Luna, I still have money left, and I wanted to get you something", Spike said trying to reassure Luna. "Aww, you're so sweet, Spike, thank you so much, this is the nicest thing anypony has done for me in a while", Luna smiled and picked out one treat and ate it. Spike couldn't help, but smile and Luna beaming with happiness. "Would you like one, Spike?", Luna asked after finishing her first treat. "No, I got one of each for you", Spike continued to smile. Luna returned the smile. "Thank you, Spike", Luna put the lid on and wrapped the box back up and placed it on the small table next to her bed. Luna noticed that Spike was still standing. "You are allowed to sit next to me", Luna said with a laugh. "Oh, right", Spike sat down next to Luna. They both looked at each other and couldn't help, but smile. Spike felt his heart flutter. 'I've never realised how beautiful Luna is, she's amazing', Spike had to snap out of his thoughts. Luna noticed Spike's slight flinch. "Is everything okay, Spike?", Luna asked. "Uhh...yeah... everything is... okay", Luna wasn't convinced. She placed a hoof on Spike's claw which made Spike's heart race. "You know you can tell me anything", Luna said looking into Spike's eyes. "I know, I'm just trying to work out some feelings", Spike said not wanting to tell Luna what he was thinking. "I understand, Spike, after what you went through with Rarity, it's understandable that you feel unsure", Luna gave Spike a warm smile. "And that's okay, Spike returned the smile "Thank you, Luna", Spike's belly rumbled, "Maybe it wasn't a good idea to skip breakfast", Luna looked out the window and saw the sun was at its peak. "That's okay, Spike, it's lunchtime now anyway", Luna said getting up. "Oh, fair enough", Spike said also getting off the bed and following Luna to the dining hall, on the way they saw Celestia. "Hello, sister, me and Spike were going to have some lunch would you like to join us", Luna asked. "Why not?", Celestia responded. Then Spike had a thought. "Wait, I like to treat you both to lunch", Luna and Celestia were surprised. "Spike, you don't have to do that", Celestia said. "Yeah, I mean you already got me those treats", Celestia looked over at Luna. "What treats?", Celestia asked. "Oh, Spike was sweet enough to get me a small box full of my favourite treats, you know, the ones with tiny edible charms", Celestia's eyes widened as her younger sister told her, she looked at Spike who looked a bit nervous. "Wow! Those treats are pretty expensive", Celestia said. "I'd still like to treat you both to some lunch, as a thank you for keeping my room at the castle", Spike said trying to slightly change the subject. "Well, if you insist, Spike", Celestia said still feeling a bit uneasy. "Thank you, Spike", Luna said giving Spike a warm smile. Spike smiled back at Luna. Celestia noticed. Well, this should be interesting, Celestia thought to herself. "So, where would you both like to go? You can pick any place in Canterlot", Spike informed. Both Princesses thought. "Oh, I know, how about that new place that's just opened up", Luna said trying to remember the name. "You mean the Épices Florales?", Celestia asked, trying to help her sister remember. "That's the one!", Luna smiled "That place is supposed to be nice", Celestia thought out loud. "Okay, then we'll go to Épices Florales", Spike smiled. "Lead the way, Princess", Spike said as he let both alicorns by and they all headed to Épices Florales.