//------------------------------// // Chapter 20 - I Don't Want You To Go // Story: My Feelings Have Shifted // by rarityxspike //------------------------------// As Rarity opened her eyes. she saw the sun had already been raised. "*gasp* Today's the day!", Rarity said rushing out of bed and getting herself ready. The white unicorn nearly messed up her make-up where she was so excited to see Spike, but then she remembered, "Oh, right, I have for Twilight to send me a letter letting me know that he's back", Rarity looked at the floor, but then picked herself up, "No matter! It gives me times to prepare the perfect picnic for us", Rarity got herself some breakfast and then started making the picnic, so it was perfect and ready for Spike's return. Please, believe me, Spike, Rarity thought as she was making the picnic. Spike and Luna were heading to her bedroom to rest. "I'm quite tired", Spike said with a yawn, which made Luna yawn. "Yeah, me too", Luna thought for a moment, "You don't have to go right now do you?", Luna said praying Spike would say no. "Not right now, no", Spike said with a bit of sadness knowing he'd have to go soon. "Did you maybe want to rest and snuggle for a bit?", Luna said with a smile. Spike returned the smile. "I'd love to", Spike said as he and Luna walked into the bedroom. They both lead on the bed, Luna snuggled into Spike and he started to caress her flowing mane. "Hmm...", Luna cooed. ----------One Hour Later---------- Twilight was in the main hall reading a book, when she took a sip of water she noticed the clock. "Oh, I better go and pick up Spike", Twilight said leaving her book on the table. Remembering what Rarity said, Twilight quickly made sure the things she did to lessen Spike's chores were done, "Right, I better go", Twilight left the castle and flew to Canterlot. Twilight landed, and made her way to get Spike. When she walked into the castle she saw Celestia. "Celestia! Oh my goodness, it's been a while", Twilight said walking up to Celestia and hugging her. "It has Twilight, are you staying for a bit?", Celestia said while realising the hug. "Unfortunately not, I'm just here to pick up Spike, but next time I'm here I'm staying longer", Twilight said with a smile. Celestia returned the smile. "Glad to hear it, and if you are looking for Spike, he and Luna are in her room", Celestia said making her way to her room. "Thank you", Twilight said before making her way to Luna's room. Spike and Luna were resting on her bed snuggled up. "Are you awake?", Luna whispered. Spike smiled. "Yeah", the purple dragon whispered back. They both let out a quiet laugh, then looked at each other and kissed each other before snuggling back up, which didn't long as it was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Spike, Luna it's Twilight", Luna and Spike quickly sat up. Luna composed herself before speaking. "Come in, Twilight", Twilight opened the door and Spike and Luna sat on the end of the bed. "Hi Luna, it's so nice to see you, it's been a while", Twilight said with a smile. "Likewise, Twilight", Luna said returning the smile. So Spike are you ready to go?", Twilight asked. Spike and Luna tried to hide the fact that they were upset. "Uhh... yeah, let me just grab my things and I'll meet you outside", Spike put on his best smile. "Okay, I'll meet you outside", Twilight left Luna's room and shut the door behind her. When Luna was sure Twilight was out of earshot, she spoke "I'm going to miss you so much, Spikey", Luna said a little upset. "I'm going to miss you too, but I promise I'll be back as soon as possible", Spike said also a little upset but trying to help Luna feel a bit better. Luna wrapped her arms around Spike and he did the same to Luna, they both looked at each other after the hug and gave each other a long kiss. "I love you, Spike", Luna said with no hesitation. "I love you too, Luna", Spike said reluctantly letting go of Luna. "I'll see you as soon as, okay", Spike said before making his way to the door. "Don't make it too long", Luna said before Spike opened the door. Spike turned around Luna while he had his claw on the handle. "I won't", Spike and Luna just looked at each other for a moment before Spike opened the door and made his way outside. Luna sighed. "I'll wait for you", Luna said quietly. As Spike was making his way to the entrance he saw Celestia coming out of her bedroom. "Celestia! Thank you for letting me stay at the castle", Celestia looked to see Spike with all of his stuff packed and ready to go. "That's quite alright, Spike, you're welcome anytime", Celestia said with a warm smile. "I might just hold you to that", Spike said with a slight laugh, Celestia also laughed. "Have a safe trip home, Spike", Celestia waved. "Thank you, Celestia", Spike waved and left the castle. "Hey Spike, you ready?", Spike slowly walked towards Twilight. "Yeah", Spike was trying to hide the fact that he was a bit upset. "Spike, is everything alright?", Twilight noticed the dragon's slow pace. Spike realised he wasn't doing a good job of hiding his and quickly perked up, so no suspicion was raised. "Yeah, sorry, was in my own world", Spike chuckled. "Oh, okay, fair enough", Spike got on Twilight's back and she flew back to Ponyville.