At Canterlot High in the school's music room, Spike, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo, were kicking back, clapping their hands, and tapping their feet to the rhythm of the Rainbooms who were jamming away on their instruments.
When they finished their practice, Sunset asked the four younger teens, “So, what'd ya think of that?”
“It was incredible!” Scootaloo cheered.
“I really liked it.” Apple Bloom added.
“So did I.” Sweetie Belle put in.
“Amazing as always.” Spike smiled.
“Thanks, we want to make sure it's perfect for when we play tonight.” Twilight explained.
“Ah, that's right,” Spike started remembering, “Tonight's the annual Canterlot Fair.”
“That's right.” Applejack confirmed.
“It's one of the best events of the year around this time.” Apple Bloom said.
“I remember last year Pinkie volunteered for the dunking game.” Rainbow chuckled.
“Barely anybody was able to hit the target. I was getting chilly waiting to be dunked,” Pinkie explained, “Luckily, Rainbow finally came along and nailed the target dunking me. It felt so refreshing.”
“Can't wait to see what they got lined up this year.” Apple Bloom said in excitement.
“This'll be especially good for me since this is the first time I'll be seeing it.” Spike told everyone.
“Well, you'll have plenty to look forward to, Spike.” Twilight assured him.
“Speaking of which, we better head home and get ready.” Rarity suggested.
“We'll see each other at the Fair.” Fluttershy said, as the Rainbooms began packing up their instruments, as Spike walked out.
“See you later!” Spike called, as he headed off.
Spike returned home to freshen up before he headed back out to the location where the Canterlot Fair had been set up. Spike walked through the entrance and marveled at everything, from the food stands, the game booths, the rides, and everything.
“Wow. This is so incredible. Definitely bigger than the fair in Obsidianville.” Spike looked around in awe.
As Spike began to walk around he heard his phone ring. He looked at it seeing a group text from the Rainbooms and the CMC.
Are we all here? I'm with Rainbow, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo.
I'm with Fluttershy and Sunset.
Rarity and Sweetie Belle are with me!
I just got here.
Well, let's do our own things right now and we'll meet up at the photo booths in an hour, ok?
Fine by me, darling.
Sure.
Awesome plan.
Ok. I'll go around and if I meet up with any of you I'll see you then.
And with that, Spike continued on through the fair spotting several students from Canterlot High enjoying the Fair, even several members of the faculty like Principal Celestia, Vice Principal Luna, Mr. Cranky Doodle, and Cheerilee were enjoying themselves as well without having to be school figures for the night.
Spike looked and spotted Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack by the Hi-Striker game.
“Hey, girls!” Spike greeted.
“Hey, Spike, what up?” Rainbow asked, as the two slapped some skin.
“You're just in time.” Scootaloo said.
“We were all just about to try this here game.” Apple Bloom explained.
“Figures I'd find Applejack and Rainbow at a game like this.” Spike said looking up at the Hi-Striker game.
“Well, we just thought we'd get in a little friendly competition, ya know?” Applejack said sheepishly.
“What she said.” Rainbow agreed feeling the same.
“And we're sticking around to make sure it stays friendly.” Apple Bloom added.
“Got that right.” Scootaloo agreed, as the older girls felt embarrassed.
“Well, count me in on this.” Spike said.
“I'll take the first strike.” Scootaloo said, as she picked up the mallet and whacked it down sending the puck up half way.
“Not bad, squirt.” Rainbow commended her.
“My turn!” Apple Bloom said, as she whacked the mallet down making the puck go up a bit higher than Scootaloo, “Yeah!”
“Way to go, Apple Bloom!” Applejack ruffled her sisters head.
“Lucky.” Scootaloo grumbled.
“Don't worry, Scoots. There's always a next time.” Spike assured Scootaloo making her blush.
“Ok, everyone. Watch the pro at work.” Rainbow said, before dropping the mallet down making the puck go up higher than Apple Bloom and Scootaloo made it, “Oh, yeah, top that, A.J!” she boasted.
“You'll be sorry.” Applejack smirked, as she picked the mallet up and slammed it down causing the puck to go up higher than Rainbow made it. Applejack smirked at Rainbow who had a sour look on her face.
“Well, done, Applejack.” Spike applauded.
“That's my sister!' Apple Bloom said proudly.
“Alright, Spike, you're up,” Applejack offered him the mallet, “Just don't take it personal if ya can't get any higher than us. Especially me.”
Spike calmed himself and concentrated while focusing down at the game, before raising the mallet up and announced, “Drop it like it's hot!” He dropped the mallet down as hard as he could sending the puck upward. The girls watched as the puck went up far enough to make the bell ring before it fell back down.
The girls looked in shock, as Applejack asked the three, “Did I just come in last?!”
“I think you did.” Rainbow admitted flabbergasted.
“Wha-how?!” Scootaloo asked in confusion.
“Spike!” Apple Bloom gasped.
“Wow,” Spike gasped, “Looks like all that training with you really paid off, Applejack.”
Applejack who was still in shock started to smile before letting out a joyful laugh, before putting an arm around the boy, “Well, I'll be. Guess you really learned well, Spike. I'm proud of ya!”
“Me too.” Apple Bloom agreed.
“Yeah, so are we.” Rainbow admitted with Scootaloo nodding.
“Thanks, girls. I'm gonna keep checking around and see if I can find anyone else.” Spike said.
“Ok, we'll see ya at the Photo Booths!” Applejack said, as Spike walked along.
Spike walked around before spotting Fluttershy at a whack-a-mole game, but had zero score. Turns out, Fluttershy wasn't whacking the moles, but was actually petting them when they stuck their heads out. He walked over and spoke.
“You know you're supposed to whack them, not pet them, Fluttershy?”
“Oh, Spike. I could never whack cute little moles.” she answered.
“You also realize they're not real moles?”
“That still doesn't stop her.” Sunset said, as she came by with Twilight who were holding drinks.
“How're you, Spike?” Twilight asked.
“Doing great. I ran into Rainbow, A.J, Bloom, and Scoots at the Hi-Striker.”
“Another one of their competitions?” Sunset asked dryly.
“Yeah, but they kept it friendly. In fact I actually beat all four of them.” Spike smirked.
The three looked at Spike in surprise, “You beat them all?” Twilight asked with her glasses sightly slipping off.
“Even, Applejack?” Fluttershy asked in disbelief.
“Surprised me to. But I thank Applejack and the training we've been doing together to help me get stronger.”
“They must've really paid off.” Sunset noted.
“They sure did,” Spike chuckled, “Well, I'm gonna grab something to eat. Catch you girls later.”
“See you soon, Spike!” Fluttershy said, as the three watched him take off.
Spike had went to a food stand where he got himself a hotdog and a drink. After getting his food he sat down at a picnic table to enjoy his food.
“Mm, this sure hits the spot. Still don't wanna have too much otherwise I may end up upchucking it on any of the rides.” Spike chuckled.
“Spike, darling!”
Spike looked over seeing Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and Pinkie Pie coming over each holding onto a cotton candy with Pinkie's being the size of her own head.
“Looks like you had the same idea as us.” Sweetie Belle said, before taking a piece of her cotton candy and ate it.
So it seems,” Spike agreed, before looking at Pinkie, “That's a lot of sugar even for you, Pinkie.”
“Meh, I'm good.” Pinkie said, before taking a bite out of her cotton candy.
“And how've you been enjoying the fair so far, Spike?” Rarity inquired, as the three sat down at the picnic table with him.
“Doing great. Met up with the rest of the girls on their own times. I even beat Rainbow and Applejack in Hi-Striker.” he boasted.
“WHAT?!” Pinkie gasped in shock.
“How is that possible?” Rarity asked in surprise.
“Yeah, those two barely lose in anything.” Sweetie Belle recalled from what her friends tell her about them individually.
“Applejack's training with me obviously worked wonders for my physical strength.” Spike shrugged.
“Makes about as much sense.” Pinkie said accepting it.
“It does?” Rarity and Sweetie Belle asked in confusion.
“So what've you girls been up to?” Spike inquired.
“Well, Pinkie's been going on a non-stop sugar binge through the fair, from ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy, the works.” Rarity explained.
Spike looked at Pinkie in surprise, “Where does she put it all?”
“Never mind that, darling,” Rarity replied, “We better rendezvous with the others by the Photo Booths soon.” the others nodded, as they continued to enjoy their cotton candy.
Soon all over the fair the three groups were heading through the place before they all arrived at the Photo Booths.
“Good we're all here.” Twilight said doing a head count.
“Let's go take some commemorative pictures!” Pinkie cheered.
“Um, how're we all gonna fit in one?' Fluttershy inquired.
“We'll squeeze in. That shouldn't be a problem,” Pinkie explained, before eyeballing Applejack and Rarity, “At least not for some of us.”
“What're you implying, Ms. Pie?” Rarity asked insulted.
“Are you calling us fat?” Applejack asked equally insulted.
“Well, you do have the appetite of a horse, Applejack.” Rainbow reminded her.
Applejack scowled, until Spike spoke up, “I don't think that's fat, Rainbow. That's muscle. Beautiful muscle.”
Applejack's scowl turned into a smile as she hugged Spike, “Now that's a mighty nice thing to say, sugarcube.”
Rarity pouted in jealousy, “And what about me, Spike?”
Spike looked at her, “You have a flawless hourglass figure, Rarity.”
Rarity started to blush, “Oh, Spikey-Wikey, you say the sweetest things.”
“Come on, you all let's get some pictures in.” Sunset suggested.
So they all tried squeezing into one booth, and while they managed to get in together it still felt a bit cramped, especially for Spike who kept finding himself smothered on all sides by the girls bodies.
'So much softness.' Spike thought while blushing.
“Here we go!” Pinkie put some money and soon pictures were being taken as each of them smiled and tried posing silly.
Some of the girls even took the chance to kiss Spike's cheek, while the others struggled to get close to Spike to give him one themselves. When the pictures were done being taken, the group managed to get themselves out of the booth and saw the pictures were being printed up. Each of them managed to get their own set of the pictures, as Sunset spoke up.
“Well, we still got time before the show, so let's go have fun together!” Sunset declared as everyone cheered.
And so the group continued to enjoy the wonders of the fair together. They went into a fun house while trying to drag Fluttershy in who was crying not to go int. Soon they all came out screaming in fright with Fluttershy completely casual as if there was nothing scary at all. They were all on the bumper cars with Spike sharing a car with Twilight as he was driving them around making them bump into several of their friends who were all laughing.
The group were soon on a roller-coaster partly laughing and screaming. After that they were on a carousel ride with each one on a horse, with Pinkie's surprisingly looking like an equine version of herself. For amusement, they each walked before some trick mirrors to see how ridiculous they each looked. Rarity looked in one that made her head look big and bulbous, Apple Bloom looked in one that made her legs look incredibly long, and the one Spike stood before made his torso look incredibly muscular much to his enjoyment. Rainbow stood before a mirror that made her look incredibly flat, Sunset stood before one that made her arms look tiny, and when Pinkie stood before a mirror, to everyone's surprise her reflection looked normal.
Twilight checked her phone to see the time, “Oh, showtime soon! Girls, we better get to the stage.”
“Right!” they agreed.
Sunset turned to Spike and the CMC, “Make sure you get a front view of us.”
“You know it.” Spike agreed with the CMC.
The Rainbooms headed for the stage set up where their band was meant to perform. Upon arriving earlier at the fair they had their instruments set up there where they were being guarded by security until it was show time. Eventually everyone was gathering around the stage, as the mayor walked on stage and she spoke into the mic.
“Good evening, everyone! I hope you're all enjoying the annual Canterlot Fair!” the people cheered with excitement, “Yes, I am, as well. Now before we have our traditional fireworks performance, let's give a big welcome to the hottest high school band around. Give it up for The Rainbooms!”
The crowd cheered, as the mayor walked offstage before the curtain opened up to reveal the Rainbooms all dressed up and with their instruments ready before they began rocking out.
As the Rainbooms jammed, the crowd were cheering and rocking out to the best. Spike, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Apple Bloom who were up front got the best view to see them perform. Spike watched as the girls played they were shooting him some flirtatious looks making him smile and blush. When the girls finished their song, the crowd cheered and applauded, as the girls waved to their fans.
Some time after the performance, Spike and the girls found a spot outside the fair grounds to watch the fireworks.
“Ooh, it's almost time!” Pinkie cheered.
“Next to our performance this is the best part.” Rainbow said, as she took a swig of her fizzy apple cider.
“It's even better when we're all together to watch.” Fluttershy smiled.
“Especially since we got a new face to enjoy it with us.” Applejack said, as she sat beside Spike.
“I feel the same way.” he admitted.
“We all do.” Twilight put in.
“Oh, look!” Rarity pointed as a firework shot up and burst in the sky.
“Pretty!” Sweetie Belle marveled.
“Here comes another!” Apple Bloom called, as another shot up.
Soon more fireworks kept shooting up and burst lighting up the sky in colors. Spike and the girls watched them in awe, before Spike looked at them all.
“Girls, this has been the best night of my life. And I have all of you to thank for making it feel this way.” he began.
“It's our pleasure, Spike.” Sunset answered with a smile.
“And having you around makes us feel even better.” Twilight added.
Spike smiled, as the ten girls started scooting closer to him. Then one by one Spike found himself kissing each of them.
“I love you all.” Spike said.
“We love you too, Spike.” Rarity said happily.
“We all do.” Fluttershy added.
“Forever.” Apple Bloom said, as they all sat close together continuing to watch the fireworks display.
Spike thought to himself while glancing around at each of his girls, 'Life in Canterlot City just got a whole lot better. And I can't wait to see what else the future holds for all of us.'