//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Plans and Teasing // Story: A Thorax in my Side // by LaysPotatoChips //------------------------------// It had been less than an hour since the train had departed from the Ponyville train station, and Twilight had already prepaired a list of plans between both her and Starlight Glimmer. The list was rather simple, albeit it very repetitive; get up at 9am, eat breakfast, do two hours of studies, and go out for the rest of the day. That was pretty much what they where going to do for the next few weeks. However, with Spike, he planned on doing a whole weeks worth of fun things with his best friend Thorax. Contrary to Twilight's list, Spike's was very diverse, and there was not a single plan that was the same. Also, he had a special present that he had made for Thorax. It took him some time to complete, but he was sure that he would love it. After a few minutes of Twilight discussing with Starlight the contents of her list, the cart became silent. To bypass the defening quiet of the cart, Twilight looked over to Spike and asked "So Spike, what do you plan to do this week while where at the Chrystal Empire?" "Well, besides having to avoid the intensity of my fans, I pretty much am planning to hang out with Thorax." Spike said "Well that seems nice, I hope you enjoy your time with him." Twilight was about the end the conversation, but before she could forget she added this statement "Oh, and don't forget. Thorax is your student as well, so make sure to try and teach him some things about the magic of friendship, okay." Spike nodded his head and said "Sure thing Twilight," A few more minutes passed, and once again, the silence was deafening. Twilight looked over towards her assistant, and started giggling at the way he was acting. Spike had the biggest grin on his face, and he was also bouncing up and down with excitement. No doubt, because he got to be with his adoring fans, the baby, and of course Thorax. "You and Thorax are close aren't you?" Twilight asked "You bet he is! I mean, I've never really met a nicer changeling than him." Spike said with a big smile on his face. Starlight immediately started giggling like a school girl. This caught Spike's attention, and he was curious at what she was laughing about. Nopony had said a joke. " Hey Starlight" Spike asked " What are you laughing about?" Spike asked confused Starlight turned towards the dragon and started giggling once more. "Oh...Nothing." She said in a funny way." It's just that , I think it's so sweet that you would want to spend your whole week with your boyfriend Thorax." Starlight said with a kissy face to further tease the dragon. " B...B...B...Boyfriend?" Spike said as his body froze from shock " He's...He's not my b..b...boyfriend." Spike said as his cheeks and ears grew red hot. Twilight noticed his reaction, and just for fun, started joining in on the fun. "Well, I must admit Spike, you found yourself a nice handsome changeling." Twilight said batting her eyes in a bashful way. This just made Spike blush all the more, and his eyes grew watery from all of the heat going to his face. "Yeah Twilight, I wonder Spike. What would your children look like? I bet they'd be a cute as every." Starlight could bairly contain her laughter, as Spike started to freak out even more. "Spike and Thorax sitting in a tree" The two female ponies began," K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" Starlight and Twilight both sang. After that little song, the both of them just burst out laughing. Starlight actually fell to the ground in a fit of laughter. After a minute of laughing, the both of them looked back over at Spike, who's face had grown as red as a beet. "Oh Spike" Twilight began "We're just messing around with you. We know that you like Thorax as a friend." Spike didn't bother to listen to what she had said, as he was still shocked at what images had flown into his mind, cutesy of Twilight and Starlight. His nose even started to bleed a little, although he quickly wiped it away. He didn't bother saying anything else for the rest of the trip, except for one thing "That's not f...funny." Spike said as he wiped the rest of the nose blood off of his muzzle.