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// 3. Faithfully 
// Story: Spike x Cloudchaser Musical One-Shots 
// by Chocolate Pony 
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"Spike! Hurry it up! My bus is almost here" Cloudchaser hollered at the young drake.

"Sorry. Your luggage is pretty heavy" Spike groaned, dragging her bags up to the bench.

Once the bags were situated properly, he hopped up beside Cloudchaser. He tightened the scarf around his neck to block out the cold. Not that he really felt it with his warm scales. It was more out of nervousness and tension he did this. It was habit for him to start fiddling with his clothes, or fingers, when he was anxious about something. And Cloudchaser must've sensed it.

"Spike, you know this is for the best, right?" She asked.

He started down at his feet, shifting them back and forth. "Of course."

"I mean, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Not everypony gets the honor of joining the Wonderbolts."

"I know, I know. It's just....you know, the fact we have to part ways so soon."

Cloudchaser heaved a sigh. Her breath viable in the cold night air. It wasn't easy knowing she'd have to break up with Spike in order to do this. Although others had said they should remain together. That there was no need to break up. But, she was gonna be gone for so long. Surrounded by so many other stallions. Who's to say she wouldn't end up cheating on him? Who's to say he wouldn't cheat on her? No matter how loyal they were to each other, the possibility was too high. 

Besides, it would kill them being apart for so long. It would probably bring the relationship to an end anyway. Anyponies relationship would be tested amongst such circumstances. And deep down, both knew they wouldn't be able to handle it.

"Look, Spike. You know what I've told you already" Cloudchaser whispered.

"I know. But-" He started, but she placed her hoof on his lips.

"Just hear me out."

Cloudchaser sighed before beginning to sing. A song that was all too familiar to them both. "They that the road ain't no place to start a family. Right down the line it's been you and me. A love in a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be. Oh girl, you stand, by me. I'm forever yours....faithfully."

Spike sighed and smiled weakly. "Circus life, under the big top world. We all need the clowns to make us smile. Through space and time, always another show. Wondering where I am lost without you."

They leaned up against each other, starting at the moon as they sung. "And being apart ain't easy on this love affair. Two strangers learn to fall in love again. I get the joy of rediscovering you. Oh girl, you stand, by me. I'm forever yours...faithfully."

Their ears went up when they heard the approaching bus. Cloudchaser hopped off the bench and walked towards it, while Spike grabbed her things. After loading everything up, and paying the bus driver, Cloudchaser looked back at Spike and smiled. She gave him one last kiss before trotting onto the bus. The doors shut and the bus slowly pulled away.

Cloudchaser leaned back on her seat. A tear gently ran down her cheek, as the same song played on the radio. As if to taunt her very soul. She began singing along with it.

"Faithfully. I'm still yours."

Spike watched the bus disappear. He soon began walking back home, sharing the rain off himself. Well, they might never be together again. But, they would always have each other's hearts. No matter where they went, or who they ended up with.