Several years went by since Rarity and Spike had fully opened up to each other. During that time, Spike had kept up his habit of visiting Rarity, even if his visits were not as frequent as they once were. While Spike would sometimes come to do labor, complete errands, or offer his professional services, most often he only arrived to exchange pleasantries. Rarity, despite becoming busier than ever over those years, would still occasionally find the time to meet with Spike during her own free time. Sometimes they would even go out gem hunting, something they once used to do frequently. Sure, Rarity had definitely noticed Spike become more apathetic and less subservient towards her over the years, but she still couldn’t feel happier for it. Every time Spike would attempt to please her, Rarity knew that it was not done out of some misplaced affection, but out of mutual respect.
Taking a break from carrying her new supply of clothing materials on a particular afternoon, Rarity took a rest at a conveniently located bench. Taking the time to relax her legs, Rarity gazed up into the sky above, which was completely busy with the pegasi and various other winged creatures who were living in Equestria. Off in the distance, Rarity spotted two creatures away from the crowded airspace. Taking a closer work, Rarity observed what looked like a young adult dragon with purple and green scales on his body, accompanied by a large griffon with grey and white feathers along her long wings. Rarity noticed that the two were wearing a very familiar set of matching green shirts with the same golden yellow pattern etched into them. Rarity couldn’t help but smile.