One afternoon, at the end of school hours, Spike, Twilight, and their friends were in the gymnasium setting things up for the Spring Fling dance that was two days away. Pinkie Pie and Twilight were blowing up some balloons and tying them up, Fluttershy and Rarity were spreading streamers from the ceilings, Rainbow and Applejack were sweeping up some trash with brooms, Twistin' and Puck were setting up some tables, while Spike and Featherweight were cleaning the stage up. Twilight looked around seeing how nice everything was coming along, "Looking good, guys. Keep it up."
"At this rate we'll be done in no time." Rainbow said, as she and Applejack took out some trash.
As Spike and Featherweight joined Twistin' and Puck, the older boys spoke to the three freshmen, "So guys, dance is in two days. Have you got your dates yet?"
"You bet," Featherweight answered, "Sweetie Belle said yes."
"And so did Silverspoon." Puck added.
"Seriously?" Spike asked in shock.
"Yeah. She thought it was going to end after Valentines, but I reeled her back in with my charm." Puck answered smugly.
"Way to go there, man," Twistin' chuckled as the two high fived, until he turned to Spike, "What about you, Spike, you ask Rarity yet?"
"Not yet, but I'm hoping to ask her today." Spike admitted.
"Why do you even need to ask?" Puck asked, "Isn't it logic that she'd want to go with you, or has all you've both been through the semester not meant anything to that degree?"
"Of course it meant something to us, Puck," Spike began, "But still it never hurts to ask to make sure."
"Guy's got a point, Puck," Twistin' admitted, "After all sometimes assumptions can be your worst enemy when it involves a girl you like."
Soon the whole gymnasium was perfectly decorated for the dance. The group weas sitting on the bleachers drinking bottles of cola on a job well done, "The place looks spectacular." Rarity smiled.
"It's better than I hoped!" Pinkie cheered, as she jumped up.
"Hey, to a success." Twistin' held his bottle up.
"Cheers!" they call clinked their bottles together before drinking from them.
They heard clapping, and saw Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna standing in the door way, "Principal Celestia! Vice Principal Luna!" Twilight gasped as they students stood up.
"Congratulations everyone. The place looks magnificent." Principal Celestia congratulated them.
"You all worked very hard to make it look so good." Vice Principal Luna added.
"Thanks." they thanked the two.
"And I assume you're all looking forward to the Spring Fling?" Principal Celestia asked.
"You better believe it, your Principalness." Twistin' chuckled.
"Well you all make sure to complete whatever schoolwork you have, so you'll be able to get ready for it on the day." Vice Principal Luna instructed.
"Yes, ma'am." Featherweight nodded.
"Well you're all free to go now." Principal Celestia dismissed them.
"Thank you, Principal Celestia." Twilight thanked her, as the two women left.
"Well come on, ladies and gents," Twistin' began, "Pizza!" The boys cheered, as the girls smiled and left the gymnasium and school.
Later at Tino's pizza, the group were sitting at a table, while enjoying pizza and soda, "I still can't believe we were able to decorate the gym like that." Fluttershy spoke up.
"Well I can, and do you know why?" Rainbow asked around, as Spike spoke up.
"Because we're awesome?"
"That's what I'm talking about!" Rainbow pulled Spike into a noogie.
"Ok-ok, easy on the spikes, Rainbow!" Spike chuckled, as he got out of her headlock.
"It was all a team effort." Applejack noted.
"Got that right." Puck agreed.
"And now that the gym's all set, we can starting planning for the dance." Twilight noted.
"Well if we're going to be going to the dance, then we need to look fabulous, girls," Rarity began, "So you'll all be coming with me to my shop after we eat." the girls nodded.
"In that case I'll be taking these guys to get tux fitted." Twistin' said, as he held Puck and Spike close.
"Can I trust you with my brother?" Twilight asked, suspiciously.
"Oh come on, Twilight. You know he's in good hands." Twistin' replied.
"After your guys night, I still worry about where you might lead him." Twilight answered.
"Give the guy a break, Twi. Twistin' knows what he's doing." Rainbow noted.
"Thank you, Rainbow." Twistin' thanked her.
Twilight sighed, but admitted that he was someone Spike had really looked up to since he started school, "All right, you got me."
"Well come on, let's eat up and Boo-Boo." Puck ordered.
"What does that mean?" Applejack asked, still wondering about it the first time Puck said it.
"You remember the one play Winter's Tale that Muse always talked about?" Spike asked and they nodded, "Well our favorite line from it was 'Exit pursued by a bear.'. We started coming up with other ways to make a line to use when we'd need to make a getaway. At first we went with 'Let's Yogi and Boo-Boo!'. Then we decided to roll with 'Let's Boo-Boo!'."
"Uh-huh." Applejack replied, while crossing her arms.
"I think it's clever." Pinkie admitted.
"Well they got a point," Twilight spoke up, "Let's eat and be on our way."
"Agreed." they all agreed, and continued eating.
When they finished the two sides were about to go their separate ways, until Rarity stopped, "Spike?"
"Yes?" Spike asked, wishing he could've asked her to the dance, but let her speak first.
"I was wondering if you wouldn't mind being my date for dance?" she asked him.
Spike was taken aback, as the boys were surprised, "You're asking me to the dance?"
"Of course. I felt you needed a break from asking me for stuff, so yes will you be my date for the Spring Fling?"
Spike smiled and answered, "You know it!"
"Oh thank you, Spike." she hugged him, and he hugged her back.
When Rarity went off with the rest of the girls, Spike looked to the boys who were smirking, "How about that?" Twistin' asked.
"She asked you." Puck said.
"I know. That threw me for a loop." Spike chuckled.
"But isn't it natural for the guy to ask the girl to a dance?" Featherweight asked.
"Oh get out of the old school Featherweight," Puck replied, "I mean it's cool that some girls today can be independent enough to ask guys. Saves other guys the trouble of humiliating themselves or the awkwardness to ask them."
"Got that right.' Twistin' agreed.
"Well come on let's get going." Spike said, as the four took off.
Later at Rarity's shop, Twilight and the girls were trying out dresses, various makeups, jewelry, and other accessories to wear for the dance.
When they all stood in their dress choices, they were sitting around the boutique gossiping, "I just can't wait for the dance." Pinkie cheered.
"Same here. It's gonna be so cool!" Rainbow added in excitement.
"I sure hope Spike will be ready," Twilight began, "This is his first high school dance after all."
"Don't worry Twilight," Rarity spoke up, "As Spike's date I'll make sure he enjoys himself."
"We all will." Applejack noted, as Rainbow nodded in assurance.
Twilight smiled, "Thanks."
Elsewhere at a tuxedo rental shop, Spike, Puck, Featherweight, and Twistin' were getting themselves fitted into tuxedos. They each sat on chairs, as one came out and showed off how they looked in the tux. Whenever they were in a suit the others disapproved or felt it didn't look right, they'd shake their heads, until they came out wearing the right one, which they confirmed with a nod of approval. Once they were all fitted up, Spike spoke, "I can't wait for the dance. When I hit that floor I'm gonna party hard!"
"Same here. Say goodbye to those old boring junior high dances. Because on the night of the dance, we'll party like kings!" Puck declared.
"Amen, brother!" Featherweight called.
"Now that's the attitude of freshmen ready for the big time stuff!" Twistin' cheered before wiping away a fake tear, "You guys remind me of me when I first went to a high school dance."
"And to think we'll have another three years of this." Puck added, as Spike and Featherweight smirked in enjoyment.
"Hey guys!" a voice called out.
They looked over and saw Wildcard, wearing a tux, "Hey Wildcard!" Spike called over, as he approached.
"What're you doing here?" Twistin' asked curiously.
"Muse asked me to the Spring Fling, and you think I'd say no?" Wild asked.
"We should hope not." Spike replied.
"Exactly. I see you're all looking ready for it." Wild noticed.
"Ya got that right." Puck replied.
"Well let's be sure to have the best night of our lives." Wild said, as the five put their hands in before raising them up high.
Two days later, it was the night of the Spring Fling. Twilight and Spike stood before their parents, as their mom was taking picture after picture, "Oh you two look wonderful!"
"Thanks, mom." Twilight smiled.
"Oh Spike, let me fix that tie." Twilight Velvet said as she fixed her son's tie.
"Thanks, mom." he said as he straightened out his shirt collar.
"Well son, this is your first high school dance," their dad began, "Ya scared?"
"Not too much." Spike admitted.
"I'm glad. I felt the same during my first high school dance," he continued, "That's how I met your mom. We met by the punch bowl, after realizing someone spiked it. I'm glad we didn't drink it." the adults laughed.
"Remind me not to drink the punch there." Spike whispered to Twilight, who giggled.
Suddenly Twilight's phone beeped and she checked her text, "Flash is outside, Spike. Let's get going."
"Have fun you two." Their parents saw them off.
As the siblings reached the outside of their apartment, Flash Sentry was outside waiting for them by his car, "Flash!" Twilight called as she ran to him and they kissed.
"Hey Twi, you look beautiful." Flash greeted her.
"Thanks. You look great yourself." she admitted.
"Hey thanks," he smiled and saw Spike, "Hey Spike man. How's it going?" he asked, as the tow fist bumped.
"Doing great, Flash, thanks."
"Well come on you two let's get going." Flash suggested ,as they got in the car, with Twilight up front with Flash, and Spike in the back.
They drove off and pulled up outside Featherweight's house. Featherweight came outside all dressed up and ready, "Come on, Featherweight. Time doesn't wait for anyone!" Spike called from the rolled down window.
"I know." Featherweight answered as he got in, with both boys being in the center of the back seat.
"Next stop Carousel Boutique." Flash declared as he drove off.
When they pulled up, Rarity and Sweetie Belle exited the place all dressed up. Upon seeing them, both Spike and Featherweight were in jaw dropping amaze, 'Gorgeous.' the both thought of their respective dates.
Rarity and Sweetie got in on opposite sides so they were each sitting next to their respective dates, "Good evening, Rarity." Spike greeted her.
"Good evening, Sweetie Belle." Featherweight greeted his date.
"Good evening, Spike." The older girl greeted her date.
"And good evening to you, Featherweight." Sweetie finished.
"You two look real good." Spike admitted.
"The best." Featherweight added.
The sister smiled as Rarity spoke, "Thank you. Both of you look quite dashing yourselves."
"That's for sure." Sweetie agreed.
"Well guys, the dance is calling." Flash said, as he drove off for the school where they were all looking forward to having a great time.