//------------------------------// // Feel The Love // Story: Casanova Spike // by Riddleja //------------------------------// Meanwhile, the Mane Six were out getting things ready for the party. Twilight had just entered in the library to be greeted by a very happy Spike. ”I did it, Twilight!” he said proudly. “I made a potion all by myself!” ”That’s great, Spike,” congratulated Twilight. “Now could you do me a favor?” ”Sure.” “I’ve got a few errands to do and I’m a little too busy,” said Twilight. “Could you do them for me?” ”Of course,” said Spike. “What are friends for?” So Twilight gave Spike a list of errands to run for her and Spike headed into town while Twilight made sure he left. But Spike was in such a hurry to help Twilight, he forgot to put the love potion away. ”Okay girls,” called Twilight, “he’s out.” The other 5 Mares came in with decorations and snacks. ”Spike is going to love this party,” said Fluttershy. “He also made a potion all by himself,” commented Twilight. “He must have been paying very good attention to you,” put in Rarity. Meanwhile, Spike was in town working on Twilight’s errands. ”I just hope she doesn’t accidentally drink the love potion,” he said. While Spike was tending to the errands, the girls were preparing the party for Spike. Rarity and Twilight were putting up the banner, Applejack and Pinkie were in charge of snacks and beverages, Rainbow Dash brought music, and Fluttershy got streamers and party favors. ”It looks great girls,” said Twilight. Suddenly Applejack looked out a window and saw Spike approaching. ”He’s coming!” she called. They turned off the lights and went very quiet. Spike opened the door and entered. Everything was dark. ”Hello? Twilight?” he called. But there was no reply. “She must have gone to help Applejack,” he thought. Spike turned the lights on and… ”Surprise!” Spike could not believe his eyes. His friends were there and the room was decorated with Party Favors, streamers, and many other things. ”What’s going on here?” asked Spike. He was puzzled. ” It’s a party for you, Spike!” said Pinkie Pie in excitement. “It’s a special Thank You for all the nice things you did for us,” added Fluttershy. “You guys threw a party for me?” Spike was touched. ”Of course we did,” answered Twilight. “We wanted it to be really special.” “Let’s get this party started!” shouted Pinkie Pie, hip bumping a record player, starting up the party music. Spike enjoyed the party greatly, mostly because he got to dance with Rarity. Soon they were having snacks. “Mmm, these cookies are delicious,” said Spike. “Thanks. Made them all by myself,” replied Pinkie Pie. “You should also try the punch.” They looked towards the Punch Bowl, but were surprised to find it empty few cups left full. ”Where’d all the punch go?” asked Twilight. Suddenly they heard a hiccup and turned to Rainbow Dash. She had some punch on her lip and was looking rather guilty. ”Uh, here you go, Spike,” Rainbow Dash chuckled nervously, and she gave him one of the last full cups of punch. “Good thing I brought more!” Pinkie Pie chirped. And she skipped happily to the kitchen with the empty punch bowl on her head. The punch looked exactly like Spike’s Love Potion. When Pinkie arrived in the kitchen, she grabbed the jar of punch and began pouring. It was about halfway full when Pinkie Pie remember she had tasted a large portion of it between pours, causing her to feel foolish. Suddenly she spotted the potion. ” Ooh,” she said in bewilderment. “I don’t remember bringing TWO spare jars of punch. Oh well.” And she poured Spike’s love potion in with the remainder of the punch and brought it back to the party. “I got more punch!” she called. Soon the 6 Mares began drinking the Punch while Spike had what was left from the earlier batch. “Wow,” said Rarity. “This is delicious.” ”No wonder Rainbow Dash drank almost the entire first batch,” commented Twilight. “This stuff is tastier than Apple Pie with 30 Flavors of Ice Cream on top,” agreed Applejack. “It’s also very sweet like Honey,” added Fluttershy. “Hey Applejack,” called Spike. “Got anymore fritters?” “Just a second, I'm-“ But before Applejack could finish her sentence, she looked at Spike and her eyes turned pink. The love potion was taking effect. And it was causing Applejack to have a fantasy. The scenery had change to that of a Black and White Cartoon. Applejack had just been tied to some train tracks by a villainous stallion in black with a mustache. “Help! Help!” she cried. “BWAHAHAHAHA!” cackled the villain. “No one can save you now, my dear! If you refuse to give me the recipe for your Apple Family Cider, then you shall perish!” “I’ll never do as you say, Dastardly Whiplash!” snapped Applejack. “Very well then,” said the villain, stroking his moustache. “It was nice knowing you.” “Not so fast!” shouted a voice. Dastardly Whiplash looked behind himself and saw Spike dressed up like a cowboy with cunning grin. “Oh no!” gasped Dastardly whiplash. “It’s Saddleridin’ Spike! “That’s right,” grinned Spike. “And your number’s up, Dastardly Whiplash.” Then Spike blew his flame breath at Dastardly Whiplash, causing his moustache to burn completely off. “My moustache!” whimpered the villain. “There’s more coming!” Spike then got out a couple gems, chewed, and swallowed them in the same way of Popeye the Sailor Man eating Spinach. He then flexed a muscle, which grew large. Spike then began to beat up Dastardly Whiplash and tossed him into the air. “Curse you, Saddleridin' Spike!” shouted Dastardly Whiplash as he fell and landed into a jail cell. Spike then untied Applejack from the tracks and lifted her to safety just in time as the train came rushing past. “My hero!” cheered Applejack as she threw her hooves around Spike in a tight hug. “Um… Applejack?” Applejack’s fantasy ended by the sound of Fluttershy’s voice. Applejack snapped back into reality and sees Fluttershy waving her hoof in her face to get her attention. “Woah,” said Applejack, shaking her head. “My head feels funny. Oh, hi, Fluttershy.” “Are you alright?” asked Fluttershy. “You looked over at Spike and then... Suddenly, Fluttershy looked over at Spike and her eyes turned Pink too and she began her own fantasy. [The Scenery had become a butterfly filled meadow under a soft peach sky. Fluttershy was wearing a pretty gown. She then noticed someone approaching her and looked around. “Oh,” she said, “it's you, Monsieur Spike.” Spike was standing before her dressed fancy. “Thank you for waiting, my dear,” he said. “Did you think I wouldn’t?” asked Fluttershy. Spike smiled. “It matters not the negative thoughts in you,” he said. “What truly matters is the sun shinning on your beautiful face.” Fluttershy’s eyes filled with tears of happiness. “Oh, my darling.” She grabbed Spike and began flying with him into the sky. While doing so she sang a little song. You fill my days with sunshine You bring my evenings stars Please stay with me, my love And our lights will go far~ “ Fluttershy? Hey, Fluttershy, hello!” Fluttershy’s Fantasy had ending and Fluttershy snapped back into reality with Pinkie Pie shaking her. “Oh, hello Pinkie,” said Fluttershy, a bit dizzy from the shaking. “Are you okay?” asked the concerned Pink Pony. “I think so.” “Well you looked at Spike and kinda went...” Suddenly, Pinkie Pie looked at Spike. “...Loopy.” Now it was Pinkie Pie’s turn to be affected by the love potion and have a fantasy. Everything appeared to be drawn in crayon. Spike soon appear in Pinkie’s eyes. He was wearing a blue top hat and suit, and held a candy cane in his claw. “Why, hello, my dear,” he said, tipping his hat to Pinkie Pie. “I am Sugary Spike. The king of confections.” “Scrumdiddlyumptious!” The two then go through the wonderland of sugar delights. The grass tasted like minty fudge, the river was made of Chocolate, even the dirt tasted like chocolate. It was like being in the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. “It's like a dream come true!” Pinkie Pie cried in delight, stuffing her face with sweets. “Only the best sweets for my sweet,” smiled Spike. “Yo, Pinkie Pie!” Suddenly, Pinkie Pie’s fantasy ended and she snapped back to reality to find Rainbow Dash looking at her in concern. “Oh hi Rainbow,” said Pinkie Pie. “Are you okay, Pinkie?” asked Rainbow Dash. “You looked like you were having a headache.” “No silly,” Pinkie Pie chuckled. “I just imagined me and Spike in a candy paradise.” “What?” Rainbow Dash looked at Pinkie Pie in confusion. Then she spotted Spike and her eyes turned pink as her fantasy began. Everything looked like a neon coloring. Spike's scales shined brightly as he raced in on a motorcycle while wearing sunglasses. “Rock on, dude.” he said, whipping out a guitar with Rainbow Dash’s Cutie Mark on it. A large number of fans suddenly appeared cheering. Among them in the front row with an “I’m dating the rock star” shirt on was Rainbow Dash . “Aww, yeah!” she cried as she saw Spike get the guitar out. Spike jumped onto a pair of giant speakers and began playing an awesome tune on the guitar. The music was so extreme it caused the speakers to explode, creating a Sonic Rainboom! The crowd roared with applause. ”So… Awesome!” murmured Rainbow Dash in amazement. Spike then spoke into a microphone. “Thank you. Thank you,” he said. “I’d like to dedicate that little number to the coolest mare in Ponyville AND the greatest Wonderbolt in Equestria… Rainbow Dash!” Suddenly, a huge spotlight shined on Rainbow Dash. She rose from the crowds wearing a Wonderbolts Uniform. The crowd began to cheer and chant her name. “Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash! Rainbow Dash!” “Rainbow Dash? Rainbow Dash?” Rainbow Dash’s Fantasy ended and she snapped back to reality, shaking her head and seeing Rarity. “Are you alright?” Rarity asked. Rainbow Dash didn’t answer. “You did a great job on decorations, Rarity,” complimented Spike. Rarity was flattered. “Why, thank you, Spikey-wikey,” she said. “It took me a while to make it look just right for- you~“ Suddenly she looked into Spike’s eyes and had a fantasy of her own. The scenery changed to that of a large castle where Rarity was waiting in the tallest tower dressed as a Princess. She then sees Spike dressed as a knight facing off against a large beast who was blocking his way from the castle. “Back beast!” Spike shouted, fighting the creature off with his lance. “Nothing you do will keep me from saving my true love, the beautiful Princess Rarity!” “Oh, save me, Sir Spike!” called Rarity. “Never fear, my lady,” replied the Dragon Knight. “I will succeed!” * Spike charged at the Beast, looking like he would pierce it with his lance, but he lowered I to the ground and pole-volted over the beast, using his fire breath to set it on fire. The beast roared in pain and ran away. Spike jumps to the tower and brings Rarity to safety. “Oh, thank you, Sir Spike,” cried Rarity in delight. “No thanks are necessary, my lady,” replied Spike, kissing her hoof. “The only thing that pleases me is that you are alright.” Rarity’s eyes sparkled like diamonds. “Oh, Sir Spike.” The two leaned in for a kiss. Suddenly... “Rarity! Earth to Rarity!” Rarity's Fantasy ended and she went back to reality at the sight of Twilight looking at her in concern. “Yes Twilight?” Rarity asked. “Didn't you want to sing karaoke?” Twilight said. “Thank you for reminding me,” said Rarity. “I was just having a darling chat with Spikey-Wikey.” And she trotted off to sing. Spike soon spotted something about Twilight. “Hey Twilight,” he said. “You got some cupcake frosting on your lower lip.” “I do?” Twilight felt her lip with her hoof and a bit of frosting appeared. “You got it now,” replied Spike, eating another cookie. “Thank you for looking out Spike,” smiled Twilight. You're a great... Now it was Twilight’s turn to feel the love. Everything had turned into that of a Newspaper Comic. Spike entered the room with some flowers in his claw.. “These are for you, Twilight,” he said, giving her the flowers. “Oh, these are beautiful,” cried Twilight, putting them in a glass of water. “Only the most beautiful flowers for the love that has been with me all along,” added Spike. A tear filled Twilight’s eyes. “Oh, Spike,” she said, giving her Number One Assistant a hug. “You've always been there for me.” Spike smiled as he returned the hug. “And the same to you, Twilight.” Suddenly the fantasy ended. Spike looked on at the group with concern. “I hope they're okay,” he said to himself. “They keep looking at me and acting goofy.” Soon, one by one, their friends headed back to their places for work. “I think I'm gonna go for a little walk,” said Spike, heading towards the door. “I’ll be back in a bit.” “Oh okay, Spike,” said Twilight, but she sounded disappointed that Spike wasn't going to stay around with her. Spike headed out the door with Twilight watching. “Spike...” she sighed, lovingly.