//------------------------------// // An Old Pal and Unexpected Surprise // Story: Ladies Man on Campus // by Wildcard25 //------------------------------// At the food court of the mall, Spike and the girls were at a booth enjoying their lunch. As Spike took a bite out of his slice of pizza, he spoke, "Boy, this is good. When you girls know how to show a guy a good time. You really know how it's done." "That's because we're awesome." Rainbow boasted. "And we like hanging out with new people." Fluttershy added. "It just helps us spread our friendship." Pinkie put in. "I can believe that." Spike nodded in understanding. "Hey, what's this?" a male voice called out. The group turned around and saw a young man about college aged approaching them. He wore a tan sneaker on his right foot, a green sneaker on his right foot, red pants, and a brown shirt. On his chin was a white goatee, and was wearing a gray baseball cap backwards, "Well, crikey, if ain't my little bud Spike Drake." he chuckled. "D-man!" Spike cheered, as he got up and the two fist pounded, "What're you doing here?" "Just enjoying myself, how about you?" the older boy asked. "I'm here with some new friends." Spike answered, as the older boy saw the seven girls. "I can see that. Well, aren't ya gonna..." Spike taking the hint, spoke, "Oh, right. Girls, I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. This is Discord. He attends the university not far from here. Discord, meet my friends. This is Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer." "Well, I'm delighted to meet you ladies." Discord took Twilight's hand and shook it. "Feeling's mutual." Twilight admitted. "So you're Spike's friend?" Fluttershy inquired. "You bet," Discord pulled Spike into a playful headlock, "I've known this guy since he started walking, and I was reaching puberty," the boys chuckled, "So I take it you met these lovely ladies at your new school that's a treasure trove of girls?" Discord asked, raising his brows up repeatably. "Well, obviously." Spike answered like it was obvious. Discord laughed, as he patted Spike's back, "Well, congratulations! New semester's only begun and already you're hanging with seven gorgeous girls,"" he whispered, "Don't worry, I won't try and steal any of them from you." he nudged his shoulder, "Although the shy one with the pink hair looks cute, but I don't want to look like some kind of pedophile." Spike rolled his eyes at Discord's sense of humor, and noticed the seven looked sheepish from the gorgeous compliment Discord had given them. Rarity took the older boy's compliment to heart, and spoke, "Well, Spike, you certainly do know someone who knows how to respect a lady." Spike whispered to her, "He's not always this charming. Most of the time he can be a real wise ass." Discord gasped, "Why, Spike, I'm hurt. Do you really think of me in that way?" Spike answered bluntly, "Yes I do." Discord replied, "Well, ok you got me there. So have you girls been treating my man Spike here real good?" he asked the seven. "Oh, of course. We've been treating him very good." Pinkie answered, while the girls felt like Pinkie's explanation came off sounding like the wrong idea. "Perfect, I'd hate to envision him being an outcast in a school full of girls." Discord said, as he held Spike close. "Actually, he's the opposite of outcast." Twilight explained. Discord's eyes lit up, and turned to Spike looking sly, "Oh, really?" Spike chuckled sheepishly, "Yeah. First few days there and I had half the student body after me." Discord smiled, "Well, congratulations, Spike. You've done your old pal proud." "Really, I didn't even try." Spike admitted. "Which is why we're sticking with him to protect him." Applejack said, as Spike felt insulted that he needed protection. "Excuse me, I'm more than capable of protecting myself." Spike retorted. "Hard to back that up, when you ran from the girl mob." Rainbow teased, while crossing her arms and smirking. "Hey, I was unprepared for that!" Spike argued to preserve his pride. Applejack sighed, "The point is, we're helping him in case any of the other girls try to take the drop on him." "I see," Discord replied, and thought, 'More like keep him all to yourselves.' he chuckled in his thoughts. "Would you like to join us for lunch?" Sunset offered. "Thanks, but I'm afraid I've got to run now," Discord answered, "I've got a paper to write, and I just came to get some materials. But perhaps next time?" "Sure, after all we're just a call away." Spike said. "Right. Well, it was nice meeting you girls." Discord told them. "And it was good to meet you too." Fluttershy added. "Later." Discord took off. "He seems like a friendly guy." Applejack said. "A bit cooky if you ask me." Rainbow replied. "I like him," Pinkie admitted, "He's funny." "Discord's like a brother to me," Spike explained, "When I was younger he would look after me and protect me from bullies, until he decided to teach me how to defend myself. After that I no longer looked to him as a protector, but as a friend. And now I can share my old friend with my news friends as well." he smiled at the girls, who returned a smile each. When they finished their lunch, Rainbow spoke, "Come on, guys, let's split." They all got up and headed off. After leaving the mall, they were on their way back to the dorm. Spike spotted someone riding by on a moped, "Now that's my kind of ride." the boy said. "Really?" Twilight asked. "Yeah. As soon as I get my license I'm gonna get me one of those." he said. "Well, then ya better start saving." Applejack suggested. "I have been," he admitted, "It's not always easy putting money aside for something big, but I manage." "Well, if ya do get one maybe I can help ya tune it?" Rainbow offered. "Really?" Spike asked. "I happen to know a thing or two about vehicles." she boasted. "Do you even have a license?" Spike inquired. "Unfortunately, no, but I have worked with vehicles before." "Well, I'll look you up when I actually do get a moped." "Be looking forward to it." Rainbow smirked. When the reached the dorms, they were all heading back to their rooms to take care of some things, until Fluttershy spoke to Spike, "Spike?" "Yeah?" "I want you to know I have this song I've been working on and I think maybe I can incorporate you into it." she explained. "Me?" he asked. "Yes, since we offered to make you part of our band, I figured I should start making a song that can include you." "Neat. When you finish it you'll have to show me." he requested. "Of course." she nodded, and the two went their separate ways. When Spike entered his room, he closed the door and put his bag on the desk, and removed his hat. He plopped onto his bed yawning, feeling ready to take a nap. He rolled over, and was suddenly face to face with Trixie who was under his covers. He let out a panicked scream before toppling out of his bed. He backed away from the bed as Trixie sat up in the bed smiling. "Wanting to take a nap, Spike?" she asked, "I kept your bed warm for you." "Trixie, how the hell did you get in here?" "A good magician never reveals her secrets." she let out a flirtatious giggle. "This can't be a magic trick." he denied it. "You can believe what you want, Spike, but I really wanted to see you today, but you already left with the Rainboom girls." She said. "Yeah, they invited me out today." he answered, still nervous about how she got into his room. Trixie got off the bed, and offered her hand to Spike. Spike hesitantly took her hand, and was helped back to his feet. "I do apologize for sneaking in here like that, really I am. You won't tell anyone will you?" she asked, as she clasped his hands with hers, as their faces were close together. Spike stammered and began to sweat from their close contact, until Trixie spoke, "Here, maybe this will help you find an answer." she took Spike by surprised and pulled him into a kiss, as she held onto his face. Spike struggled to get out of it, but as Trixie deepened the kiss Spike started thrashing about , until his arms fell limp. When their lips parted, Spike had a blank expression on his face with a crimson blush to go with it, "Well, now what do you have to say?" she asked. "Sure, whatever." Spike said, as he was still wooed by the deep kiss he had received. "Good, boy. I'll see you later." she made a few cat purrs while making a claw-like gesture with her hand. She left the room. Spike pulled himself together and put a finger to his lips, and said to himself, "She was able to find a way into my room. I wonder if any of the other girls know of a way to get into another room?" he started looking scared, "I may have to sleep with one eye opened now... But on the upside, two kisses by two girls in the same day. This is luck even by my standards." he smiled at his luck. Outside his room, Trixie had returned to her own dorm room. Upon locking her door, she let out a squeal, "The Great and Powerful Trixie has claimed her first kiss!" she threw her hands up in victory. When she realized she was talking to herself, she felt awkward, "I've got to stop doing this." she slouched with a dry look.