Lunch
It is funny how time and experience can change a person. If Spike was asked to a date by a hot mare when he just moved to Ponyville he would be a complete nervous wreck right about now. Knowing his younger self he would be panicking over the smallest detail and overthinking everything, which he blames Twilight for corrupting him. Thankfully that isn't the case. An older, wiser Spike won't panic over something like a date...Or at least try not to panic.
"Maybe I should go with something fancy?" He asked himself as he paced around his room deciding on what to wear and do on his date. He already made sure the library was in order, did all the chores for the day, and took a shower with forty-five minutes to spare. "No, no, that probably would put her off. We're just eating lunch together, not going to the Gala. I'll just go with something nice, but not formal, and ironed." He opens his closet and tries to figure what clothes he should wear. After a bit of thought he decided to go with a white shirt with a stylized Chinese dragon and some light blue jeans. "Should I bring flowers or maybe a gift? No, that’s too over the top, besides I'm not completely sure it's even a real date. Just paying for the two us should be fine and I'll just wing it from there."
With a plan in mind he grabbed his wallet and locked the library on his way out. As he made his way to Sugarcube Corner he thought about how thankful he was to Mac for bringing him to that club last night. Not only did he meet and was asked out to a date by an incredible mare, but it was also the most fun he had in a while. With that in mind he decided to make sure he goes to that club as much as he can or at the very least get out of the library more often.
Spike was pulled out of his thoughts when a store caught his eye. It used to be Quills and Sofas but the stallion that ran it moved his business to Canterlot. The reason for the move was, in his own words, "This town is too much trouble! Every week it's always something! Besides I've been here for over ten years and I've only sold five sofas. The only thing that is barely keeping me afloat is the fact that Princess Twilight goes through quills faster than Pinkie goes through sweets. I'm going to Canterlot, where ponies are always looking to buy a sofa." Now it was converted into a music store called Melody's Music Store, that sold both CDs, records, and instruments that was open just recently. What drew Spike's attention was the help wanted sign. With the fact that he was in the market for a new job and that he both loved and knew a lot about music the dragon made a mental note to ask the manager about getting a job there.
As Spike continued on his way to meet his date he noticed Applejack muttering while trying to fix her broken wagon. Being the good friend and general nice guy that he is decided to go over and see if he could help. "Hey AJ, something wrong?"
"Howdy Spike," Applejack said, greeting her friend. She turned her attention back to the wagon and frowned. "The darn wheel fell offa my wagon. Mind giving me a hand?"
Spike took a quick look at the clock tower and saw that he had plenty of time to help Applejack and still make his date. "Sure, but let’s make this quick. I'm having lunch with somebody at Sugarcube Corner."
"With who, Rarity?" The apple farmer asked as the two went to work.
"No, it's somebody I met last night."
"Right. Mac mentioned y'all went to that new club. Was it any good?" At the two worked together to fix the wagon Spike told his friend the fun time he had last night and the mare he met. Though he didn't notice the smile that was growing on the farmer's face, she smelled love in the air even if Spike didn't.
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Vinyl made her way inside of Sugarcube Corner and took a seat at one of the two seated tables. She was about a half hour early, but she was really eager. This would be her first date in a long time and with a really nice guy from the look of it. While she thinking to herself Pinkie noticed the DJ and made her way to her table. "Hi Vinyl!" She yelled, startling the glasses wearing mare as Pinkie gave her a big hug.
"Pinks!" Vinyl yelled as she returned the hug. The two meet a few years back at a rave and became fast friends for their love of a good party. She was even a DJ for some of Pinkie's parties. "How's it going?"
"Great! What brings you here?" Pinkie asked as the separated.
"I'm having lunch with this guy I met at that new club yesterday." She answered.
"Ohhh, a date?" Pinkie asked with a teasing grin as she nudged the unicorn with her elbow. "Who's the lucky stallion?"
"That’s the thing. He's not a stallion, he's a dragon."
"Wait, is his name Spike with purple scales and green spikes?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"Spike is one of my bestie best friends, though I haven't seen him in a while." Pinkie said with a happy smile.
"For real?" Pinkie rapidly nods her head. "Then can you tell me what kind of person he is?" Vinyl asked, hoping to get a better feel for the drake.
"Well he's very nice, smart, and he likes to help ponies," Pinkie started off. "He's usually really responsible and serious, but likes to be laid back when he can afford to be." That was a positive in Vinyl's book. As much as she loved Octavia like a sister she didn't need another complete stick in the mud in her life. "Spike also can be a true gentleman when he wants to be." Another plus in the DJ's eyes, someone with at least some manners is always a plus. Even if she had little to no manners herself. "Spike likes to read, he's a great cook, and a pianist." Vinyl wasn’t much of a reader outside of her magazines and while being a good cook is nice she didn't think it was important. What got the white mare's attention was the fact that the dragon was a musician as well.
"He plays the piano? What kind of music is he into?" The DJ asked.
"I'm not sure," Pinkie said as she tapped her finger against her chin. "I think he might like rock and classical."
'That was good to know.' Vinyl thought to herself. 'We would have something we agree on and he could probably get along with Octavia as well.' That was when the drake in question entered the Sugarcube Corner. It took him a second to find the mare and made his way to her table.
"Sorry for the wait," Spike apologized as he sat down. "I had to help a friend with a problem." He turned toward the pink party mare and said, "Hey Pinkie."
"Hi Spike, haven't seen you in a while!" Pinkie said as he gave the dragon a big hug.
"And don't worry about it big guy," Vinyl waved away his concern. "I got here a bit early and I was catching up with Pinks here."
"So what can I get you two?" Pinkie asked as she pulled her pencil and notepad out of her hair. The two decided to share a couple donuts while Vinyl ordered a milkshake and Spike got a root beer float for himself. With the orders written down Pinkie hopped away.
"So I hear that you're a pianist." Vinyl said to try and get the conversation going.
"Yeah. I like to think I'm pretty good, but I'm only decent at best." Spike said bashfully.
"When we get the chance I'll be the judge of that." She said with a smile. "So what kind of music are you into?"
"I don't really have preference when it comes to music," Spike shrugs his shoulders. "I like what I like. What about you?"
"Usually it's dudstep with a couple of other genres thrown in. Except for country or classical, those two put me to sleep."
"That's funny, you would think having a friend like Octavia would give you a taste for the classics. Found any good bands recently?"
"Actually I recently found this Alternative band a month ago called 'Icon for Hire'. They’re a great band with a lot of good songs. The song I sang at the club last night was one of their best."
"Really?" The DJ nods her head. "I got to remember to check them out later."
"Well I have a few of their CDs at my place, we could check them out sometime. What about you?"
"Well I found these guys called Snowgoons and Jedi Mind Tricks. They both are rap groups that sometimes use classical and opera sounding music in their songs. Surprisingly enough those songs are pretty good."
"Seriously?" Vinyl laughed. She could see the look on her classical loving friend's face if she listened to what she would probably say was an unholy mix of two genres. "Now you got me interested." Before the white mare could continue Pinkie popped out of nowhere with their order.
"HERE YOU GO!" Pinkie yelled. She placed their order on the table while the unicorn and dragon try to get over their massive jump scare. "Have a nice day." And with that the pink mare hopped back over to the counter.
"As much as I love having Pinkie for a friend I hate it when she does that." Spike said after he managed to stop his heart from trying to burst out of his chest.
"No kidding. I think I saw my life flash before my eyes for a sec." Vinyl said. Soon the two started to eat the delicious food.
"You know, as crazy as Pinkie is she sure knows how to bake." Vinyl said with her mouth full of food.
Spike wasn't put off by this, though did swallowed his food before he started talking. "Yeah, these donuts are almost as good Pony Joe's."
"You ate there before?" Vinyl said after she swallowed her food.
"Every chance I get, they have the best donuts in all of Equestria."
"No arguments here." She said. The white mare devoured another donut before she asked, "So what do you do for a living?"
"Well I mostly run the local library and act as an assistant for my sister Twilight."
"You mean Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Magic?" Spike nodded his head. "Dude, that's pretty cool."
"Not really. If I'm not cleaning up after her messes or cooking her meals I'm cooping myself up in the library. I don't even get paid."
"Really? That sucks."
"No kidding. The only reason that I'm not broke is because I do a lot of odd jobs around town and sometimes in Canterlot. Don't get me wrong, I love my sister. Besides without me she'll starve to death or poison herself with her own cooking." The two had a laugh, but it quickly died down. With a sigh the drake continued. "It's just that I don't see myself doing this for the rest of my life, not anymore."
Vinyl couldn't help but feel for Spike. Not exactly happy with his situation but doesn't know what to do with his life. "So what do you want to do?"
"I don't really have anything planned long term. At the moment I'm thinking of applying for a part time job over at the new music store." Spike said. As he started to drink his float he didn't notice the glint in Vinyl's eyes.
"You should go for it. You probably have the skills for it after taking care of the library and being an assistant to a princess. Besides I hear a lot of good things about the pony who runs the store is a good person."
"Then maybe I should see about getting an application later today. Anyway that’s enough about me. What kind of job do you have?"
"I'm a DJ," The white mare said, taking a quick sip of her milkshake before continuing. "I'm working part time at Wolf's Den. When I'm not doing that I'm working at parties, clubs, raves, you name it. Though I'm taking fewer jobs at the moment to relax and focus on my music."
"Man that sounds like a blast. Not sure why you decided to hang with a boring dragon like me."
"Don't say that, you're not boring! You just need a change of pace, something new, different, and exciting." Vinyl took a long, strong sip of her milkshake, only to be hit with a throbbing headache. "AAAHHH! BRAIN FREEZE!!!" Spike let out a quiet chuckle while the mare in front of him rubbed her temple to get rid of the pain. The drake took the moment to take in the mare, from her looks to her personality and interests. He couldn't help but like the mare more and more as he learned more about her.
'Something new, different and exciting.' Spike thought to himself. "You know what, you might be right."
"Of course I'm right." Vinyl said with a happy grin, though it was quickly wiped away due to her brain freeze.
The two continued to talk, from simple everyday discussions to heated debates on bands or instruments. It was an hour later, their food long eaten, that they noticed that they should be going. Spike got out his wallet when he noticed that Vinyl was doing the same. "I got the bill."
"Don't worry, I can pay for myself." Vinyl countered.
"It's a gentlemen's duty to pay for the meal."
"And I don't like mooching off of others if I can pay for it. If I didn't that would be a different story, but that isn't the case this time."
"Sorry Vinyl but I not budging on this."
"Fine, then I'll pay for the tip. Take it or leave it." Vinyl said as she crossed her arms.
Spike sighed as he agreed with her terms. "Deal." The two placed their money on the table and left the restaurant, getting a goodbye from Pinkie on the way out. Once they are outside and were about to go their separate ways when the drake called out to the sunglasses wearing mare. "Hey Vinyl."
"Yeah?" She asked as the mare turned to the drake.
Spike sheepishly rubbed the back of his head and a small blush appeared on his scaled cheeks. "If you're free this Saturday do you want to go on a date...with me?"
Vinyl couldn't help but feel the need to mess with the drake after seeing him act so shy about asking her out. For show she raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you call what we just had?" While Spike stuttered and panicked, trying to explain himself, Vinyl laughed. Letting Spike know that she was just messing with him. "I'll be busy with work on Saturday. But I'm free on Sunday."
Spike mentally fist pumped and yelled out 'YES!' in his mind. "That's fine. How about a movie around five o’ clock with dinner after that?"
"Throw in going to the club after dinner and you got yourself a deal."
"I'm game, besides I could go a few rounds of karaoke."
Vinyl nodded her head with a happy smile. She quickly got closer to Spike and gave him a peck on his cheek. It made the drake as stiff as a statue, his eyes wide, and his face was covered in a blazing blush. The smile on the DJ's face turned into a sexy smirk as she said, "And next time I'm paying for my own food." And with that she turned around and went on her way. She gave Spike a small show as she swayed her hips back and forth. “See ya, dragon dude.”
Spike stood there as he touched his cheek, watch the shapely bottom and the mare it was attached to until she was out of sight. It took the drake a minute for his mind to kick start itself and get his blush under control. Taking in a quick breath to calm his nerves Spike made his way back home. He allowed his mind to wonder at how his amazing his luck has been recently. Pulling himself out of his thoughts Spike noticed the music store was coming up. Deciding to push his luck he went inside to see about setting up an interview or at the very least get an application.
When he entered the store the drake was impressed with the inventory. CD's and records of every genre with every band he’d ever heard of, plus many that he hadn't. Many different instruments were lining the walls and shelves. Even a piano was sitting in a corner, much to his joy. After a quick look around he made his way over to the counter. Seeing that nobody was around he called out, "Excuse me, is anyone here? I'm here about the help wanted sign on the front window."
"Just a minute," A female voice called out from the back a room. Soon a familiar mare walked up to the counter and looked at Spike with some surprise.
Spike mirrored the look of surprise on the mare's face and asked, "Octavia?"
Sorry for the wait, I was planning to have it done last week but I caught a cold and had an important project to do.
twilightoops:: And yes, all bands mentioned are real bands. Good one too, look them up.
I woul like to thank TheFirebird for editing this.
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Not a bad chapter, but your editor might want to go through this again. I caught a few mistakes that had me scratching my head going "Wait, what?". For example:
"Usually it's Dudstep with a couple of other genres thrown in. Except for country or classical, those two put me to sleep."
Pretty sure you meant "dubstep" here. Like I said, just go through the chapter again and clean up the little mistakes, and it will be better.
That was a good read. It set up for some great moments later on down the road. There next date will be much more romantic and fun then I this little 'mini' date provided. I think Spike better watch out she is going to show him a wilder side then he ever dreamed off. Watch Spike get the job by offering Oc a date with Mac to sweeten the deal. I do hope Vi works at the shop as well. Having the two be a little inappropriate at the workplace would be too funny to watch.
4365789 Don't worry, there will be a lot of fun going around. With Spike credintials he doesn't need Mac to get the job. Though that won't mean Spike won't give the two a nudge here and there. Vinyl doesn't exactly work there but she does help from time to time.
4365722 Thanks for the tip.
Wait, did you send me this chapter to proofread? If you did, I didn't receive it.
4365850 Sorry, I tried to use the last link I had but the site said you weren't there anymore. I forgot you changed your account.
Good job. I can't wait for the next one
4365837 Lol that will make it even more fun. So when Vi stop by to say 'hi' she can act up all she want without worrying about being fired. I am just waiting for the time Oc open the back storage room and find the two all over each other lol. Lets see if Spike can keep his hands off of Vi's juicy booty lol.
I just get the feeling that between a very repressed (in more ways then one) late teenage dragon boy and a very wild artistic hot mare there will be many inappropriate moments all over town (and anywhere else they get a second alone lol)
4365858 Oh, I forgot to tell you that I changed my account! :twilightfacehoof: I'll take full blame on that.
4365869 It'll be a while before Spike gets to that point, but thats why Vinyl's there in the first place. To loosen him up. I'm thinking of having them make out somewhere in the library with Twilight walking in on them and meeting Vinyl for the first time.
4365871 Don't worry about, I'll make sure to remeber your new account for next time.
4365918 Oh man that would be great she walks in and see them two going at it groping and making out (deep) as he has he pinned up against the great classics section as he is groping her ass.... OMG I can just see Twi almost explode
4365942 Yep but sadly it will have to wait. Though I have started on the next chapter of Taste like Sapphires.
4365948 Great that will help sedate my hunger for Spike in funny romantic moments for a while. I still can't wait for him to tell his friends about it all when it is finally time. They will lose it. Seeing those two 'try' to be a normal couple will be so funny to see. And I always get the feeling Sap is a huge freak (this might be because I am a 'zebra' but you GOT to have Spike be more of a ass man) I want him to tell Rarity,
"Sorry Rarity I was never really attracted to you at all. You were lacking in some... areas that I find really attractive." Oh man I can hear Pinkie.
"Spikey like a girl with some junk in the trunk!!!" lol
Interesting portrayal of Vinyl, should be fun to see her relationship with Spike develop, so Octavia started the new store huh? Or at least works there, interesting.
Interesting portrayal of Vinyl, should be fun to see her relationship with Spike develop, so Octavia started the new store huh? Or at least works there, interesting.
I'm really enjoying the story so far! You've got yourself put out above the cloud and your writing if phenomenal! Hope the next chapter comes out soon because I can't wait to read it!
Pretty sweet yet, calm 1st date between vi n' spike
; if u don't count tryin to jump-start their harts after pinks accidental yet, random scare 
Anyways, it'll be be interestin to see how things go in their future dates n' whatnot 
; cause i'm sure they're might be some akward times if they get a lil passionate n' somepony walks in on them 
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"After a bit of thought he decided to go with a white shirt with a stylized Chinese dragon and some light blue jeans."
did I miss something or what happened with this sentence? It's a good story really but seriously? It may be the lack of sleep talking and the fact that this is after having to suffer through the "holy hell non-cannon as crap" episodes 22-26" episodes I just watched I think I may be going insane so why is there chinese in this sentence?
so disregard anythinf of that comment.
Looks like Spike doesn't have to worry about the library anymore. Of course in this fic's universe it was a gas leak that took out the tree and Spike has to stay with one of his friends. That being said, I like this story and can't wait to see where it goes.
4371580 Does anyone else think how funny it is that now with the castle there now how it changes so many stories that take place in the Library. But to be honest I prefer the library alittle bit more to the castle. (and yes most of it is because Spike has a tiny pet seat compared to everyone else.)
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To be honest I never got into season 4 and have stuck to the comics for my source of new MLP material.
4372848 I am going to use the comics alot in mind since in the comic there are so many animals that never showed up in the show that I will introduce to alot of people with my story.
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Or the fact that Spike took on a cockatrice with a F**KING trident!
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4372899 Oh yea I love that lol. who knows they might remember that and come back for revenge
Can't wait for Twilight to return, so she can hear about that
I like this story more please
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that is the bossest image i've ever seen of little Spike!!
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Dude, that line needs to show up at some point in the story with Spike and Sapphire. That is a 100% Pinkie Pie line:
4603604 I do what I can. If i can't make you laugh then I have not done my job.
