Twilight woke up a few minutes later with Spike fanning her face and she popped back up, “So you need a memory spell?” that didn't take any convincing thought Spike.
“You can really fix it?” Aliss asked looking very pleased,
“Well, I've never done a memory spell before, but I've read all about them, so it shouldn't be too difficult.” Twilight put on her best it's gonna be fine smiles and Aliss returned it,
“Fine then, can't be any worse off than I am now so go for it.” Spike watched as Twilight's horn lit up and her magical glow surrounded Aliss. Aliss was smiling at Spike and he gave her a reassuring smile back. Suddenly there was a bright flash and Spike couldn't see anything for a few seconds. When he could see again Aliss was there and Twilight's magic was slowly leaving and returning to her. Aliss had her eyes closed and opened them slowly and blinked a few times.
“Well,” Twilight started “how do you feel.” Aliss looked at the ground and visibly thought, she screwed her face up and tapped a hoof on the ground. She began to look sad raised her head to meet Twilight,
“I still don't remember.”
Twilight looked deep in thought and raised a hoof to her chin “Now that's strange, even if it was my first time trying the spell, I did everything right, it should've worked.” Aliss dropped her head a little and Spike approached her and put a hand on her shoulder. She turned her head to him and smiled
“At least I have you, my gallant knight.” she hugged Spike and Twilight turned away, still puzzled by the spell.
The door burst open suddenly with Apple Jack followed by Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and finally Rarity. “What's goin on Twilight, we each saw the light from your house and came fast as we could.” Apple Jack questioned.
“Oh, I was just trying this memory spell on Spike's amnesiac girlfriend.” She immediately knew she should have worded that better as Spike shot a frown at her and she smiled sheepishly at him.
Pinkie was the first to react “GIRLFRIEND!? Oh Spike lemme see her lemme see her! OOOH She's so pretty, Spike I'm so proud of you I'm gonna go make a cake for you and her!” She disappeared as quickly as she had come in, that was Pinkie for you Spike thought.
Apple Jack was the next to look her over and put out a hoof to shake “My name's Apple Jack, but my friends call me AJ, any friend of Spike is a friend of mine. Glad to meet ya and welcome to Ponyville.” They shook and Aliss smiled as Apple Jack went to the side.
Rainbow Dash flew up and landed next to Aliss, she eyed her up and down, “Well, Spike knows how to pick em, I can say that at least. Nice to meet ya, I'm Rainbow Dash, not to brag or anything but I'm probably the fastest flier in Ponyville” She put a large emphasis on probably.
“Spike has told me so much about you, and how it's your dream to become a Wonderbolt, he had to explain to me who they were first though.” explained Alliss,
Rainbow was awestruck “You didn't know them!?”
Aliss tapped her head, “Amnesia.” She winked.
Rainbow Dash looked at her for a second then laughed, “I like you, take care of Spike, he's a handful.”
Aliss nodded “Thanks for the advice.” Rainbow joined AJ and Fluttershy was up next. She approached slowly and looked up at Aliss, there was a sheepish smile and she started
“um, hi, I'm Fluttershy. I take care of the animals around Ponyville and help out wherever else I'm needed. There's not much more to say...”
Aliss intervened before Fluttershy just flew away “Well then don't say anything, I'm very pleased to make your acquaintance Fluttershy.” She finished smiling at Fluttershy and she returned the smile before taking her leave. Rarity was the last to introduce herself, she approached quickly looking up and down at Aliss and touching her mane before saying
“So darling do you have a dress in mind for the celebration?' Aliss was caught off guard and looked to Spike for some help, the dragon shrugged.
“I um, no, everything I own is in my saddle bag.”
Rarity looked aghast “Unacceptable! I will not have someone with such an astounding coat and mane not have a dress to match for a celebration of LOVE!” Rarity pulled out a measuring tape and began wrapping it around Aliss for measurement, Aliss just shuffled around a bit trying to respond to such a sudden thing,
“ah, but, wait...” was all Aliss was able to get out during the process and Rarity finally pulled away and took one last look.
“Oh you're going to look FABULOUS! I've got to go now and get your dress ready.” She looked down at Spike, “Well done Spike, I'm happy for you.” She turned and left, Spike wanted to clutch at his chest, his heart hurt so much he just wanted to fall over, then Aliss brushed up against his side and put her hoof around him. He looked up at her eyes, they were such a deep green. He felt safe looking into her eyes, and from that moment on he knew he would never willingly leave her side or let her get hurt.
After a small chat with everyone in Twilight's house everyone went home, since Aliss had nowhere to stay Twilight made up a small bed for Aliss in her room. By the time everyone had left it was very late into the night, it had taken Spike and Aliss all day to reach Ponyville and even longer to introduce her to everyone. “I'll take you around town and show you everything over the next few days before Hearts and Hooves day.” Spike told Aliss, just before he passed out from exhaustion, Twilight and Aliss did the same. That night, Spike had a nightmare, he was running, running as fast as he could. He was in a field and some gigantic blackened creature with fire behind it was chasing him. No matter how fast he ran it kept catching up. At the moment he felt its claws wrap around his leg he cried out and awoke in a cold sweat. Twilight was used to Spike having bad dreams and didn't wake up till he went to her for comfort. Instead, he accidentally woke up Aliss and she came down from her bed and went to Spike as he lie there in his basket.
“Are you alright Spike?” She asked,
“I'm...I'm fine, just a really bad dream is all.” Aliss looked like she was considering something,
“Alright then, come on.”
Spike was confused “Huh?” Aliss had begun walking away and turned her head back and smiled
“You can sleep with me, I'll keep the nightmares away, I promise.” Spike was a little wary but joined Aliss in her small cot, he felt comfortable by her side, even though the bed was so small he was practically falling out. He was falling asleep quickly and before he passed out he said softly “Thank you Aliss.”
“You're welcome, my gallant knight.”
The next few days passed as if Spike were in a haze, he brought Aliss to Sugarcube Corner to try one of Pinkie's famous cupcakes. They visited Sweet Apple Acres and met all of the Apple family and tried some of Granny Smith's Electric Apple Jam that Applebloom helped make. The long walks in between places Spike talked with Aliss about his life and how he had come to Ponyville and how he had fallen in love with the town. He tried to get Aliss to remember her past as they went but never had any luck, she told him she was fine with making these new memories though, because she had someone to share them with. Spike wore a smile everywhere he went with Aliss and everyone noticed.
Spike had Fluttershy introduce all her animals to Aliss, they warmed up quickly to her and Aliss seemed to very much like being around them. Later on Rainbow Dash showed both of them some of her cloud clobbering skills in clearing the sky, and then some. Aliss was awestruck at Rainbow's skill and Rainbow Dash very much liked the attention. Spike was always impressed watching her fly but this time seemed special. Every once in a while, Twilight would find them wandering around and say she had found out what was wrong with her memory spell. She would bring them back to the tree house and cast the spell on Aliss again, with still no effect. Aliss told her it was fine, but Twilight said she would work harder on it.
On the last day before the celebration Rarity found both of them sitting near the woods talking and called them to her workshop. As Aliss stepped through the threshold she was taken aback by all the dresses “Oh my, this is amazing. I've never seen anything like this.”
Rarity perked up “Oh pshaw you're just saying that.” Aliss opened her eyes wide and shook her head
“No no, I don't remember ever seeing anything like this, so for the first time seeing anything like this, it's just astounding.”
Rarity smiled meekly “Well I'm very glad you like it, are you ready to see your dress?” Aliss blinked a few times then nodded. Rarity moved to a nearby curtain and pulled it to the side.
Spike and Aliss's jaws dropped as they saw the dress before them. It was alabaster white with streaks of blue set in the threading. The dress broke into layers, thin layers of the thread that made up the full dress. There was a head dress with it made of flowers with gems in the middle of each one. “It's...BEAUTIFUL!” Aliss shouted and ran up to hug Rarity, they embraced and when Aliss pulled away Rarity started
“Oh it really wasn't that hard, I just had to pick the right colors to match, well, you. Once I found them making up the dress was a cinch. What do you think Spike?”
Spike shook out of his stupor and looked at Rarity “I think it's your best work yet.”
Rarity's eyes lit up “Really? Do you mean it?” Spike nodded and Rarity beamed. Rarity turned back to Aliss and back at the dress, “With this, you will be ready for the Hearts and Hooves day Celebration. I guarantee it.”
There were pleasantries exchanged between Aliss and Rarity, when they were finished Aliss waved goodbye with Spike at her side, Rarity looked after them and smiled as they left. When the door closed Rarity began frowning, Spike was growing apart from her, he was growing up and leaving behind the guise of her little helper. Rarity lowered her head as she realized something, instead of ever acknowledging Spike as what he saw her as, she had just used him for her projects. She always took from Spike to give back to her friends, as far as she could remember, the only time she ever repaid him was on his birthday when HE gave her his birthday present and she had given him a kiss. Simply to ensure she could call on him again for his help. Spike would never help her again, he had finally realized she didn't care about him enough to give back any feelings. The reason the dress was her finest work was because it was what she would've worn if she had a special somepony for Hearts and Hooves day. Spike would have gladly taken her but she would've said no, and now, she wasn't sure.
Spike walked happily with Aliss back to Twilight's house. “So tomorrow you can wear that and we can walk around together with each other all day.” Spike started as they walked, Aliss giggled and Spike raised an eyebrow “what is it?” Aliss smiled and responded
“Well we've already been seen by everybody walking around together all day.” Spike thought for a second then laughed too
“Oh, ya huh” they both started laughing. When they finished Spike noticed the sun was setting, “Almost four days we've been hanging around each other. It feels like I've known you for much longer Aliss. I for one am glad I was wandering around in the mountains that day earlier this week.”
Aliss laughed a little “I am as well, thank you for rescuing me my gallant knight.” Aliss leaned in and kissed Spike. When she pulled away from him, his face was beet red. Aliss giggled and Spike laughed too, “Why don't we sit and just watch the sunset together for now.” Spike's embarrassment subsided and he smiled and nodded.