Rarity suffers burns on her face and back that leave her permanently scarred. Thinking she's hideous, she does everything she can to hide her appearance. Can Spike convince her that her beauty is not limited to what she looks like?
Spike has been volunteering time to entertain the fillies and colts at the local hospital. Everything changes, however, when his kind actions are noticed by a mare with much less fortunate circumstances.
Spike’s attempt at getting a kiss from Rarity with a sprig of mistletoe backfires when he gets kissed by Sweetie Belle instead. Meanwhile, Rarity thinks Twilight set it up to try and win a kiss from one of their friends. Where did it all go wrong?
After finally accepting that he may never win Rarity's heart, Spike has to come to terms with what else the world has to offer. Little does he know what surprises life still has in store for him.
Spike gets a job with the town's local DJ as her assistant. After spending time together, they become fast friends, and quickly begin to realize they have a lot more in common than just music.
Spitfire, captain of the Wonderbolts, comes to Ponyville in the aftermath of Spike's greed-growth, bringing with her an issue that only the young dragon can help her with. (SpikeXSpitfire ship-fic)
Rainbow Dash makes a visit to the library to find Spike at home. As the two chat and hang out, Dash is beginning to ask herself some personal questions.
Spike is the guest of honour at a high society party important to the Council of Friendship. It'll end in political disaster if he doesn't find a date for the dance. Luna magically disguises herself as his date but ends up stuck in her new form.