//------------------------------// // Chapter 7 // Story: What Doesn't Kill You // by Excy //------------------------------// Spike and Fluttershy left the cottage pretty early, around 6 a.m. They made their way to the train station to go to Canterlot. What they didn't know though was that Rainbow Dash followed them, since she was having so much fun with their cheesy romance. At the station, they had to wait a little while for the train to come back so while they waited, Spike brought her to buy a big pretzel. "Spike, you don't have to buy me one.." "But that's the thing Fluttershy, I want to. Here." He handed the pretzel to Fluttershy, who nervously took it. "Spike, I've never had a pretzel before." Fluttershy said nervously. "What if i don't like it?" "Well, try it and find out, I bet you will." Spike said, winking. And she did. Fluttershy took a small bite and chewed around a little bit. "Mmm! This is really good, Spike, thanks for buying this." "No problem. I just decided to get this to hold us over until dinner." And very soon, the train arrived. On the train, Spike and Fluttershy were having thoughts of their own. Spike glanced over at Fluttershy. She's so beautiful. Wait, what? Ugh, he's such a gentledrake. I love him so much. Wait, I don't like Fluttershy like that. But, she's so Handsome! And his Eyes are so bright and gorgeous. Man, she's Just so "Lovely!" They both yelled out, blushing at each other. They covered their mouths and the rest of the ride was silent. They finally arrived at the Canterlot, and made their way out. The walk was just as quiet as they ride there. Spike was still trying to figure out his thoughts. He didn't like Fluttershy. His heart belonged to Rarity, even though she didn't want him, and she had Fancy Pants. He didn't want to be in a bad mood on the walk their, so he thought about something that made him smile. Unfortunately, for him, that's Fluttershy. "Should we go inside?" Fluttershy asked, snapping him out of his daze. "Yeah, let's go." They made their way inside, and had their dinner. But outside, was also another guest, who flew around outside, waiting for them to take a seat so she can watch the rest of the dinner unfold. It was Rainbow Dash. 'Wow, this place is fancy!' Rainbow said to herself, scaling the building impatiently. 'Hmm. I need to get a closer look,' she said when the took their seat. She flew in different directions of the window when she found a perfect spot. 'Yes!' She sat back, and watched the night unfold. She noticed that Fluttershy was subtly fawning over Spike. He didn't notice, since he was pretty stuck in his thoughts. "Spike, I have to thank you for taking me out to dinner tonight. Even though we're both really quiet, this is wonderful." "Fluttershy, I'm sorry I'm really quiet tonight. I have a lot of stuff on my mind. So, how are you enjoying your night?" "I'm having a good time regardless, Spike. We don't have to be talking, or one of us trying to do something to make this eventful. We could just sit here and have dinner together and have a great time, because I'm with you." Fluttershy said boldly, but then retreating back into her hair. "Wow 'Shy, you're right. But I also don't want to seem like I don't want to be here, or don't care you're here either, because it's nice to have you around." Fluttershys heart jumped when he said that, which made her blush. Spike laughed, but Rainbow was laughing harder. Rainbow was in tears, but at the same time, she was really into it. She watched like it was a movie, and it was getting to the best part. They enjoyed the rest of their dinner in a decent amount of silence, but it wasn't awkward. Spike made sure that Fluttershy knew he wasn't ignoring her. "Hey Fluttershy, I have a question." "Yeah, Spike?" "Well, I was wondering i-if you ever wanted t-to do this again sometime, l-like go to dinner with me again." Spike stuttered through. He tried his hardest not to, but it keeps happening to him. 'I'm gonna have to work on that.' He thought. "I.. well I um.. I-" "Say yes already 'Shy!" Rainbow yelled from the window. She smiled. "I would love too, Spike." "Yes!" Was all he was able to say without looking like a school filly. "Just one more question. Rainbow how long have you been there?" "Oh! Well, I was just... in the neighborhood, and I just happened to see you guys." "Yeah... So do you wanna head back now?" "Yeah sure, Spike." They made their way out of the restaurant, and rode the train back to Ponyville. When they got off of the train, Rainbow was ready to "leave." "Well, I'm gonna go, Soarin's probably waiting for me." She lied. "Okay then." They said in unison. Rainbow flew high in the sky, just to come down behind the cottage, but still able to see them. "I had a really good time tonight, Spike. I can't wait to do this again." "Neither can I, Flutters. Tonight was great." For a minute neither moved, but neither noticed. They didn't know what to do. But suddenly, one of them went in for a kiss. It was Spike. They kissed. He was enjoying it, and so was Fluttershy, but she was in shock afterwards. When they finished, he blushed at her and she blushed back heavier. She shut the door in his face and flew upstairs as fast as she could. She was so embarrassed, but at the same time, overjoyed. Rainbow came out from behind and told Spike she would handle it. "Where did you come from?" he asked her. "Don't worry about it. Just go home and I'll talk to her." And he did. He had such a good night, he was so excited, even though Fluttershy slammed the door in his face. He felt her go with it though, so he knew she enjoyed it. But Spike was still dealing with his feelings. He wanted to just go home and think about it, when he heard crying. From the Carousel Boutique. It was Rarity.