Foreword: I want to ask you guys something: is sex something you'd like to see in this story? I've been thinking about it for a little while, and it doesn't seem like something that would fit, but if you want to see it I supposed I could squeeze it in(bow chicka bow wow).
Chapter Nine
Your secret is mine...
Lickety awoke early the next morning still wrapped up with Spike, finding that somehow during the night he had rolled over to his other side and now they were spooning; Spike's arms were wrapped around the colt and his snout nuzzled into his neck.
Crap... I can't get up without waking him up... Maybe he'll wake up soon; what time is it?
The brown colt looked up at the clock on his nightstand and the time displayed thereon was 10:07 AM.
Spike's usually up by now, isn't he? Must've been so comfortable cuddled up with me. He was probably also exhausted after yesterday Lickety thought.
With a gentle but firm jostle Lickety woke Spike up, the teenage Dragon groaning and looking around the room, remembering where he was.
"Hey, sleep well?" Lickety whispered as Spike pulled back and allowed the colt to turn over to face him.
"Yeah; I was tired after- After yesterday" Spike stated, deciding not to bring up what happened yesterday.
At that point Lickety looked a little guilty and looked down. "I...I'm sorry about what happened. I was just... I didn't want to tell you how I felt 'cause I was afraid you'd reject me or it'd ruin our friendship. So I ran, like an idiot, because I was wrong" the colt ranted, tears starting to stream out of his eyes.
Spike reached up and wiped Lickety's tears away with his thumb, making a smile come to the colt's face. Once the tears were gone Spike kept his hand on Lickety's face, feeling his warm cheek under his palm.
"It's OK, Lickety. It's OK..." Spike assured him, having nothing else to say really.
Boosted by his assurance Lickety cheered up and hopped off the bed, eager to start the day. "Sooo, can we go on that date today?" the colt asked.
Spike mentally frowned; it was likely that Twilight would need help considering that the library was supposed to be open today. But considering he very rarely took days off of his own accord he decided that it was always great to try new things.
"Sure! What do you want to do?" the Dragon inquired, standing from the bed.
Lickety blinked and scratched the back of his head; he didn't really know. "Ummm... Lunch, maybe?" the colt suggested, feeling really stupid for coming up with something so basic and cliche. He wanted to come up with something special and unique.
Spike didn't seem to mind though. "OK! Let's go then, yeah?" the Dragon stated, stretching and relieving his tight muscles.
"OK!"
Together the two went downstairs and headed for the front door, Lickety calling out to his mother "I'm going out to lunch with Spike!" before he opened the door and waited for a response.
"OK, honey!"
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Rarity had always loved the local eatery; their hay fries and Daffodil sandwiches were simply the best in town.
As Rarity silently ate her lunch she watched as Spike and a colt walked into the outside eatery, taking seats at an empty table and looking over the menu.
Normally Rarity would head over there and talk with them, especially Spike, but she was too busy eating. The two males had not noticed her yet and given where they were sitting it's likely they wouldn't notice her for the duration of their time here.
As Rarity finished up her fries and began on the sandwich the waiter came out and the two boys ordered, being promised that their drinks would arrive first as per the norm with restaurants.
It was then where things got weird.
As Rarity silently watched and observed them from afar she noticed their behavior was off, like they were entirely different people. The way they rested their arms on the table and their chins in their respective hands and hooves and stared into each other's eyes, idly talking, made it seem like they were...on a date.
Oh, don't be silly, Rarity; two boys would never go on a date or fall in love. I'm sure they were raised properly, just like you her mind chirped.
Rarity had to agree with the voice of reason; Twilight Sparkle raised Spike, and being a scientific and studious mare she would have to know that same-sex couples were completely immoral and wrong.
Yes, I'm sure Spike is just eager to learn more about his new friend and just offered to take him to lunch.
Rarity took another bite of her sandwich as the waiter brought out their respective orders, setting them down on the table and letting the boys begin to eat. The colt had ordered a Daisy sandwich, and Spike had some kind of dish only Dragons could eat.
Hm, my little Spikey-Wikey never did like that this place doesn't have any gems on the menu the Unicorn mare thought with a smile.
Finishing her food Rarity was getting ready to leave when she decided to watch Spike and his friend a little longer; something about their behavior still irked her.
And so she waited, watching the two boys eat while still talking, their conversations just out of earshot for her. Soon, the two had finished eating and somehow still had room for more. Spike caught the waiter's attention and he soon brought out a large plate of-
-Spaghetti?
Now, more curious than ever, Rarity watched. She couldn't fathom why they would order such a dish. Sure, spaghetti was absolutely fine but Spike had never expressed interest in it. In fact, he never expressed interest in anything other than gems and popcorn on the rare occasion, so why-
-The two boys had both accidentally taken the same long strand of spaghetti in their mouths, and swallowed more and more of it in until there was nothing left of it and their mouths were pressed together in a passionate kiss.
"By the Goddess" Rarity whispered, absolutely appalled at what she was seeing; Spike, her little Spikey-Wikey, kissing another boy.
This CAN'T be right! My little Spikey-Wikey loved me! Now, to see him frolicking about with some little queer?! I've never seen that colt before in my life, either; he must be a new arrival to town and brain-washed Spike with his disgusting fag agenda!
She HAD to get Spike back! She HAD to save him!
Standing from her seat Rarity trotted across the way to the table where Spike and the...colt, if he could even be called that, were sitting. The two noticed her and pulled away, a blush on both their faces.
"H-hey, Rarity" Spike nervously said.
"Spike, what are you doing?" the Unicorn asked, completely ignoring the colt like he wasn't there.
"Oh, I was just, uh...out here getting some lunch with Lickety" the teenage Dragon answered, feeling a little threatened by Rarity's gaze.
"I saw what you were doing with...Lickety" Rarity stated, spitting out the colt's name like it was snake venom.
"Yeah? So?" Spike responded.
Rarity was appalled. "What do you mean 'so'? Spike, you can't kiss other boys, it's not what Celestia intended when she created us!" the fashionista cried out.
Spike sighed in disappointment, unable to believe what he was hearing. "Look, Rarity, I'm sorry but-"
"No! No more words! Spike, I'm afraid you're going to have to come with me; I know a little spell that can fix the brainwashing you've been put through and get you back to normal. Come on, now" Rarity said, trying to pull Spike out of his chair.
"Hey! Let go of me! What is wrong with you?" Spike asked, confused as to why she was acting this way.
"What's wrong with me? There's nothing wrong with me! You, on the other hand, have been indoctrinated by this colt's sick little perversions! Now come on, Spike, I'm trying to help you" Rarity exclaimed, still trying to drag the Dragon away. It wasn't working, given how much bigger he was than her.
"Excuse me? I have not been indoctrinated OR brainwashed. Now let GO!" Spike yelled, slapping Rarity's hooves away and standing up. By now, every pony trying to enjoy their meals were staring at the scene.
"Get! Go on! Leave us alone!" Spike shouted, trying to drive Rarity away.
She wasn't willing to give up so easily. "NO! I will not stand by idly and let you fall victim to this sin! Now you're coming with me whether you like it or not!" the Unicorn yelled, resorting to her magic to try and carry Spike.
"HELP! Lickety, help me!" Spike declared, writhing in Rarity's magical hold. Lickety stood and rushed over, stopped when Rarity bucked him to the ground.
"Stay away from him, you little homo freak! I will not let you corrupt him any further!" the fashionista exclaimed, turning away with a huff.
When she had turned around the first thing she saw was a pink-purple circle coming at her, one that quickly turned black when it hit her face. When she opened her eyes again she was on her back, staring up at the sky.
Her face was in a lot of pain.
"Ughhh" Rarity groaned, rolling her head over and seeing Spike nurturing his faggot friend, trying to get him to wake up.
Rarity tried to stand up when something pressed her back to the ground, looking up she saw Lily standing over her, pressing her pink-purple hoof against her to keep her down.
"Go on, Spike" Lily said, glaring at Rarity while the Dragon picked Lickety up and carried him back to his house.
"I don't know what you were trying to do, but I won't let it happen" Lily said confidently as Rarity started to come back around, channeling magic to her horn.
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Spike threw the door to the Splits' house open with a loud thud, one that roused the attention of Ms. Split who came out of her kitchen to see Spike carrying her son.
"Goodness! What happened now?!" Ms. Split exclaimed, looking her son over for any serious injuries.
"We were...attacked? That doesn't sound like the right word. I guess 'Rarity tried to kidnap me and knocked Lickety unconscious' sounds about right" Spike stated.
"Rarity? The mare that runs the local fashion shop? The one that happens to be an Element of Harmony?" Ms. Split asked.
"That's the one."
"Why in Equestria would she try to kidnap you and knock my son out?!" the Ms. inquired, outraged at what Rarity had done.
"She... Ms. Split, your son is bisexual. I myself am gay. We're, uh...we're together... If you know what I mean" Spike explained, setting Lickety down on the couch.
"That's why she knocked Lickety unconscious?!"
"Actually, she was trying to drag me away so she could 'cleanse' me. Lickety tried to stop her and got knocked out" the Dragon told her.
"I'm going to have to have a word with Ms. Rarity. Spike, why don't you go on home? I'm sure Ms. Sparkle will want to hear about this" Ms. Split stated.
"Sure thing."
Ms. Split looked down at her son and smiled, stroking his head and waiting for him to wake up.
It's OK, sweetie. Everything will be OK.
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Legal note: Lickety Split, Spike the Dragon, and all related characters belong to Hasbro.