//------------------------------// // Ch.12 The Date // Story: Sunset's Beauty // by D0CT0RWHOOVES //------------------------------// Sunset and Spike lay on the shower floor after their three hour session, in each other’s arms, panting heavily. At this moment, there were no worries, nothing but each other. Neither wanted to move but after their fun, they now needed the shower, which they proceeded to take together. They only took ten minutes after such. The lovers got out and began to dry each other off. “Wow Spike, that was...” Sunset started. “I know what you mean.” Spike replied. “I just, wow. You were amazing Spike.” Sunset said in a sweet tone. Spike blushed at the compliment. “Thanks, but I didn’t even know all the stuff you could do was possible.” Spike said. Sunset just laughed at the comment. “I love you Spike.” Sunset said. “I love you too Sunset.” Spike replied. “Hey Spike, could you brush my mane?” Sunset asked. “Of course.” Spike replied. Spike began to brush Sunset’s mane. He really did enjoy doing so. He couldn’t believe that what had just happened… happened. He was so happy he was with Sunset. But at that moment he thought of a certain thing that involved what the two just did. “Hey Sunset?” Spike asked. “Yeah Spike?” Sunset replied. “Well, I after what we just did…well, are you going to get pregnant?” Spike asked a bit nervously. “Nope, I cast a spell to prevent such, don’t worry I thought ahead.” Sunset replied. “Okay. Hey can a dragon and a pony even have a kid?” Spike asked. “Actually yes, I once read a book about interspecies relationships and dragons and ponies can have a child together.” Sunset replied. “Hmm, okay. What would it be anyway? A dragon or a pony?” Spike asked setting down the brush. “It would be a mix. Half pony half dragon.” Sunset replied. “Cool.” Spike said. Sunset giggled. She wasn’t sure she wanted to be a parent any time soon but one day. “Come on lover boy, I’m still taking you out.” Sunset said. “You really don’t have too.” Spike replied. “I know, I want to.” Sunset said hugging Spike. “I love you.” Spike said. “I love you too.” Sunset replied. The couple then began to walk downstairs. The thing neither of them had thought about was how to explain the while thing to Twilight. When the couple got downstairs they saw an irate Twilight. “Spike, What took you so long?! And Sunset why did you take a three hour shower?! I would expect that from Spike.” Twilight yelled. The couple just realized the issue. They had no excuse for taking three hours. Oops. “Spike, why are you wet?” Twilight asked noticing Spike was still a bit wet. “Umm...well...you see.” Spike started. “Yeah….ummm.” Sunset continued. It was in that moment that Twilight picked up on a few things. They both had the telltale blush of ‘I just got laid.’ They were both wet. Spike was upstairs for as long as Sunset was in the shower. Last but not least they were both still slightly panting. Twilight began to put the pieces together. She began to freak on the inside, while standing still as stone. “Uh oh, umm… Spike how about we leave now?” Sunset asked. “Yeah that seems like a plan.” Spike replied. “Let’s go!” Sunset said running out while grabbing her bits. The two began to run towards the train station. They could hear Twilight yelling in the distance. Sunset was pretty sure that all of Equestria did. The lovers soon got on the train and were on their way to Canterlot. “That was close.” Spike exclaimed. “You can say that again.” Sunset replied. The couple then shared a laugh. Today was turning out to be a very good day. At that moment Spike thought of a very important detail. “Hey Sunset?” Spike asked. “Yeah?” Sunset replied. “When is your birthday?” Spike asked. “It’s November 5th, why?” Sunset replied. “So I can celebrate when it comes.” Spike said. “Aww, you’re too sweet Spike.” Sunset replied. “Hey, when do I get to meet your parents?” Spike asked. Sunset instantly became very sad. She was actually on the verge of tears. “Hey, hey what’s wrong?” Spike asked putting his arms around his marefriend. Sunset couldn’t hold it any longer and began to cry. She held Spike as sobs wracked her body. Spike was doing all he could to comfort to her, whispering sweet nothings. She soon calmed down a bit, but was still crying. “What’s wrong? Is it something I said? If it’s my fault I’m really sorry.” Spike said to Sunset. “N-No i-i-it isn’t y-your f-fault.” Sunset choked out. “Then what’s wrong?” Spike asked. “M-M-My p-p-parents a-are dead!” Sunset and began to sob again. Spike immediately felt bad about what he had said. Of course he didn’t mean for her to cry but he felt terrible nonetheless. “I’m so so so sorry.” Spike said comforting his marefriend. “I-It’s o-o-okay.” Sunset replied. The two sat there in each other’s arms. Sunset eventually calmed down a little before they reached Canterlot. “I’m really sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry.” Spike said apologetically. “I know… I’m sorry I kinda broke down there.” Sunset replied. “It’s okay, I would have too.” Spike replied hugging the mare he loved. The two sat there in silence for the rest of the trip. They soon arrived at the Canterlot station. “Well we’re here.” Sunset exclaimed. “Yeah, hey where are we eating?” “Hmmm, how about there?” Sunset pointed at a restaurant. Spike looked at the restaurant she had pointed too. “La Sirene? Yeah I heard they are really good.” Spike replied. “Looks like that’s where we are going.” Sunset said happily as they walked into the restaurant. The couple took a window seat. They looked around to see the atmosphere of the place. It was a fancy restaurant but not too fancy. The ponies there had seemed like they were enjoying themselves. A waiter walked up to the table. “Bonjour madam, I am Silver Platter and I will be your waiter this evening. Can I get you a menu?” The waiter asked. “Yes I would very much like one.” Sunset replied politely. “Shall I get a kids menu for the young one?” The waiter asked. “Hey! I am an adult! Just because I’m short does not mean I am a kid.” Spike stated angrily. “My apologies, I will fetch you two menus.” The waiter said walking off. “Hey Spike?” Sunset asked. “Yeah?” Spike replied. “How old are you exactly? I never asked.” Sunset asked. “I turned eighteen two months ago today.” Spike replied. “Okay, thanks.” Sunset replied. The waiter then returned with the menus and promptly left to give the couple time to decide what to eat. The two began to look at the menus for a good meal. “Hmm what are you getting Sunset?” Spike asked looking up from his menu. “I’m thinking about the french onion soup. You?” Sunset replied. “I’m thinking the cheese omelette.” Spike replied. The waiter soon returned to collect their orders. They placed their orders and gave him their menus. “And what will you be having to drink this evening?” Silver Platter asked. “We will have a bottle of your finest wine.” Sunset answered joyfully. “Coming right out.” Silver replied. The couple chatted about various random things while waiting for their food. Their meals soon came out and they began to eat. They both agreed that the food was one of the best meals they had ever had. Sunset still argued Spike was better. The couple finished their wine, it too was very good. Soon the waiter came back out with the check and left once more. “I’ll pay.” Spike and Sunset said in unison. “No, I’ll get it. I’m the guy so I’ll pay.” Spike said. “No, I’ll pay. I asked you out.” Sunset replied.                                                                                                      The two went back and forth on who would pay until they reached the decision to split it. They left the restaurant. “That was amazing.” Spike said. “I agree, it was.” Sunset replied. “So, are we going home now?” Spike asked with a slight hint of fear. “Hmmm, not yet. I have one more thing I want to do.” Sunset replied. “What?” Spike asked. Instead of a response, Sunset teleported the two to the hills outside Ponyville. “Why did you bring us here?” Spike asked. “That.” Sunset replied, pointing at the sunset. Spike looked to what she was pointing at. What he saw was the most beautiful sunset ever. “Wow.” Was all Spike could say. “I know.” Sunset replied. The two say down and watched the sunset. Just as the sun went below the horizon and the stars came out, Sunset kissed Spike. The lovers made out under the stars.