//------------------------------// // Memories // Story: The Days To Follow // by Excy //------------------------------// "What is it, Spikey?" Rarity asked, wearing a concerned expression. "I..." Spike faltered, remembering all of the times he spent with Rarity. Memories began to flood his thoughts, forgetting about everything before him. ~~~ Spike and Rarity were cuddled together in bed, listening to classical music. "Spikey," "Yes, Rarity?" "Do you love me?" Spike chuckled. "What?" "I want to know if you love me." "Of course I do! What would make you think I didn't?" "Nothing made me think otherwise. It just feels nice to hear you say it." Rarity stated, cuddling more into Spike, adjusting her head on his chest. "Well, I do, and will, for the rest of my life." "Promise?" "What? "Promise me you will love me for ever." Spike chuckled again, and grabbed Rarity's hand. "Rarity, I promise I will love you for the rest of my life, no matter what happens, Even if you tell me one day you don't love me anymore, I will still love you." He leaned toward Rarity, and their lips met. He felt so happy, so relaxed, as he felt her love pulsing through his body. He felt complete, and Rarity felt the same. When the kiss ended, Rarity snuggled into Spike's neck and closed her eyes. "I love you, Spike." Rarity said, drifting off into sleep. "I love you too, Rarity." Spike said, following suit. He closed his eyes, and let sleep overtake him, until suddenly- ~~~ *clap* "Spike? Spike dear, are you okay?" Rarity panicked, clapping her hands in front of his face, bringing him back to the real world. He blinked a few times, then spoke. "Rarity?" "Spike, are you okay? You seemed to space out for a little bit. You even began to tear up." She said, wiping a tear from his face. He didn't even know he was crying. 'How long did I zone out for?' "Rarity, what is the last thing you remember?" Spike asked. "Fancy asked me the same thing. I remember walking with him on a bridge, and I guess I broke it off with him. And I also remember telling someone that I love them. I'm almost positive it was after the incident with Fancy. Hm... who could it be?" She began to rub her temples with her hooves. "Don't overexert yourself, you'll give yourself a headache." He said, bringing her hooves down. Rarity noticed the ring around his claw. "Spikey, what is this beautiful ring from?" She asked, gazing at it's beauty. "Oh, well I got married." He chuckled sheepishly. He knew he couldn't hide it from her. It was obviously a wedding ring. "Spikey, you got married?! How much have I forgotten? Oh, please remind me, who was it?" She asked, excitement overcoming her. He gulped. "Well Rarity... I got married to... uh..." "On with it, Spike. Surely you can't be embarrassed by whom you want to spemd the rest of your life with!" She really wasn't making the situation any better for him. "Well, that's the... uh... good part. I got married to you, Rarity! Heheh." He said, chuckling diffidently. Rarity seemed shocked, yet the smile on her face not leaving her. "Um... w-will you repeat that ag-gain, Spikey?" She stuttered. "I got married to you, Rarity. We're husband and wife," she was appalled. "For six years!" He finished as confidently as possible. Rarity looked like she was about to cry. Spike noticed, and immediately realized what he did. "Rarity, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to drop a huge bomb-" "I can't believe it." "shell." "I never thought he would actually do it." She began talking to herself. "Rarity?" "What will the others think? What will Mom and Dad think?" She began to pace back and forth by the side of her bed. "Rarity..." Spike didn't like where this was going. "What will Fancy think?" He snapped. "RARITY!" That got her attention. "You don't need to yell Spike, I heard-" now it was his turn. "Rarity, the girls, your parents, and especially," he stopped for a moment, holding back his anger. "Fancy knows. Everyone knows, Rarity. you sound just like you did when I asked you to marry me six years ago." She looked at him, and sat back down. "I'm sorry, Spikey. I shouldn't have said all those things." She could visibly see the anger on his face beginning to disappear. He hugged her, catching her off-guard. He broke down in her arms. "I'm sorry, Rarity," he began to cry into her shoulder. I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to! I love you so much!" She hugged him back. "Spikey, what are you talking about?" "I.. I just..." He stopped. 'She can't know yet.' "I just got really emotional. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-" "Don't apologise, sweetie. It's alright now." She continued to hug him, until they were interrupted by a doctor. "Visiting hours are over. It's time to go home now, sir." Spike complied. "I'll be back for you. The next time you see me, you're coming home, okay?" She laughed slightly. "Okay, Spikey. See you then." "See you then." Then he left the room, the doctor behind him. Once they were out, he looked at the doctor. "When do you think she can go home?" He asked. "She seems alright now. Come by tomorrow, and we'll let you know." Spike hugged him. "Thank you!" "No problem, sonny. It's what I do." After he released the doctor, he noticed Twilight was still there, waiting for him. He approached her. "Twilight?" "How'd it go?" She asked immediately, getting right to the point. "She doesn't remember us being married, and she might be released tomorrow." "That's great!" She hugged him. When she let go, she noticed he seemed upset. "What's wrong? Aren't you happy?" "Yeah, it's just-" "You're upset she doesn't remember that you and her got married?" "Not just that, but Fancy is back in the picture, and this time I don't think he's gonna give up as easy as last time."