As they walked home in silence, he knew that she was in deep thought about something. But that wasn't what worried him, for that was pretty normal for the purple alicorn. What did worry him was that she seemed to be depressed as well, something he knew could make her have another break down.
"So, what's wrong Twilight?" He asked, breaking the silence.
"Huh, what?" She looked up in surprise, obviously not paying attention in her thoughts but she did recognize the look on Spikes face. "It's nothing to big, don't worry."
"You know I can't do that, just tell me what's wrong." He said, not wanting her to go insane. "Is it about Fluttershy?"
"What do you mean?" She asked, though she gave a sigh knowing that he would probably have figured out by now. After all, he was the one who knew her the best. "Kind of, that's only part of it though."
"She didn't say no did she?" He asked, feeling very nervous.
"Wait, how did you know that I was going to ask her?" She asked, eyes a little wide.
"Because, you had the look you get when your determined to finish a good book. Since I knew you didn't bring any books, I just figured. But what did she say?" He asked again.
"She didn't say anything, because I didn't ask." She then hung her head low, ears folding.
"What, did you get to nervous or something?" He asked, feeling slightly relived but knew better than to let go of his fears.
"I-I rather not say right now, is that okay Spike?" She asked, her tone was pleading for him not to push.
"Um, sure whatever. Say do you need me for anything tomorrow?" He asked.
"No, at least nothing I can think of. Why?" She replied.
"Because, I think I want to go out for the day, is that okay with you?" He asked, giving her an understanding look.
"Yeah, that sounds great Spike." She answered, giving him a small appreciative smile as they walked inside the library.
They did what they normally do, Twilight went straight to her desk to get in some study time while Spike made sure everything was organized. When it was time to eat, of course there was the normal argument of who was going to make the food. Once again, he had won that argument, and finally he decided to go up to bed and let Owlowiscious deal with the nighttime stuff.
"Hey, Spike," he turned his head to see Twilight giving another grateful smile. "Just wanted to say thanks, for letting me have time to think things through."
"Don't mention it, as long as you don't have another break down." He said, giving her a smirk.
"Alright, goodnight Spike." She said, waving him off.
"Goodnight Twilight, night Owlowiscious." He said, and started up the stairs.
<Goodnight Mr. Spike.> He heard the owl's voice call.
"Man, I'm going to really have to get used to that." He muttered as he got into his basket.
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When he woke up, he went through his routine as best as he could with his current state. It was a little difficult though, but he somehow managed just fine. After he cooked breakfast for Twilight, and making sure she was up he told her that he was going.
"Alright Spike, when do you think you'll be back?" She asked, after taking a bite of toast.
"Um, well I was thinking I be back before the sun completely sets. So, probably about five." He told her, his voice showing how impatient about not being able to get over to Rarity's making her give a little chuckle.
"That's fine, have fun while you're over there. And tell Rarity that I'll be over tomorrow just like we said, to get the new measurements for my dress." She said.
"Okay, bye Twilight!" He said, running out the door.
"Poor Spike, I know he has a crush on her but I wonder when he'll catch on to her game?" She shook her head, as that brought her own relationship problems to her mind. "Well, better not waste the time then."
He was running as fast as he could, and the ponies he passed could have sworn his eyes were in the shape of hearts. But he couldn't care less, all he wanted to do was be with Rarity. Though he knew that it was wrong of him to just up and leave Twilight with whatever was bothering her, he knew it would be better for her right now to try to figure it out on her own. Besides, he was pretty sure she would have just made him go somewhere anyways.
When he finally got to Rarity's, he finally stopped and took some deep breaths to calm down his breathing. Normally, he would also wipe off any sweat that had accumulated as well but since he was a dog he knew he couldn't sweat. Raising his paw, he knocked and waited.
"Coming!" He heard the sing song voice call, before the door opened. "Oh, hello Spike. What are you doing here, darling?" The white unicorn asked, giving him a friendly smile.
"Well, I came to see if you needed any help?" He asked, giving a tiny nervous gulp.
"Oh, certainly! I could definitely use some help, especially after Sweetie Belle decided to try to make her own curtains." She replied, waving a hoof for him to come in. "Please, come in."
"Sure thing, oh and also Twilight also told me that she would be over here for her dress measurements tomorrow." He said, walking in not taking his eyes off of the white unicorn.
"That's marvelous! I'm so glad she let me do her dress." She said, her eyes giving off a sparkle.
"Well why wouldn't she? I mean you are one of her best friends, and one of the best fashion designers out there. I would even go so far as to say you are in fact the best." He said, not missing the opportunity.
"My, oh my aren't you just the flatter today." She said, giving a slight blush at the compliment. "But, come on if you want to help!"
"Sure thing Rarity!" He said, following her practically floating in the air.
"As I said, Sweetie had tried to make her own curtains the other day. So, since your here do you mine cleaning up the mess for me, please?" She asked, turning to look at him fluttering her eye lashes.
"What ever you want!" He said, his already big and goofy grin turning even more big and goofy.
"Thank you darling, the mess in through that door. If you need me, I'll be in my work room." She said, trotting off making him snap out of his trance and finally took a look at the room making him groan.
"How did that filly even get a sewing machine stuck on the ceiling like that? Especially when she's just learning about magic?" He mumbled to himself, and he started to get to work.
It surprisingly didn't take him as long as he thought it would, even if he did have to find a way to get the sewing machine down without busting it. Somehow, Sweetie had sewed the machine itself to the ceiling. If he didn't know better, he would say her cutie mark would represent her talent of doing stuff like that.
"Oh, Spikey- Wikey!" He heard Rarity's voice call.
"Coming!" He called back, and took off to where he thought he heard the voice.
"There you are, how's the cleaning going?" She asked, as he came into the room.
"The cleaning in that room is done." He said, giving her a proud smile.
"Well, that's very good. I'll have to check on it in a little bit, but for right now do you think you could help me carry some supplies from the local fabric store?" She asked.
"Um, well I would normally but I don't know how much help I'll be now." He replied, his smile fading as she turned to him with a pout.
"Please, for little old me?" She asked, making her bottom lip tremble.
"No need for that Rarity, of course I would. I mean, I didn't say no the first time anyways." He said, making her gain a big smile.
"Good, now let me get ready then we can go." She said, giving him a dismissal wave.
"Alright, I guess I'll just be waiting in the living room I guess." He said, giving a little sigh.
I know why Opal wasn't there.
4155532 Oh, do you now?
4155568 Let's just say that every cat within Ponyville radius must head to Everfree Forest to avoid 'the heat.'
add opal to the pare
I don't know why opal isn't here but I bet when she does get here spike isn't going to be happy
Now call me crazy or sick but I want to see Spike x Winona pairing here. We all know he wont connect with Rar can we agree there lol. But it would be interesting to watch a love bloom between the two as she teaches him how to be a dog, and what life is like from their perspective. Which will give him a whole new view of things and of Winona. I think it would be interesting to watch it happen, I can even have drama mix in where Spike protects Winona from a pack of Timbers. It would be cool to see the internal struggle he would go through as he slowly falls for a dog lol.... Bark!
4170202 What you say pleases me, and gives me new ideas for the story. Now I'm off to make cupcakes
4170939 Great bring me back a ruby one. But still happy I could give you alittle of a creative spark with my idea. There is just a untapped market with Spike the dog stories. He could really have a whole new life and experiences away from the mane 6 due to his now interesting vantage point in life. He could become a hero to the animal kingdom with the advantages he has. Think Winona could be the perfect female for him, loyal, hard working, cute (by dog standards and instincts lol),kind, funny, playful, and more. Who couldn't see Spike melting after spending a fun day with Winona and she giving him a affectionate nuzzle and a lick on the cheek lol.
Funny, on my way home I started thinking of Spike the Dog stories and things that could happen and I have to say it could really become something great. I was thinking about all the different animals that we have seen throughout the story and how they call could tie into Spike. He could have to battle manticores, Hydras, chimera, and other things to protect the weaker animals of the town and of forest. It would be interesting if he didn't lose all his dragon aspects, Like when he gets into danger he grows bigger, can breath fire,longer and harder fangs/claws, and become alot more durable. I can picture a bad ass wolf like (older) Spike being the Gaurdian of the Equestria wilds.
4182631 So, your idea is to turn him into some kind of hellhound.
4183292 No more like one of those majestic dog (or wolfs) of legend. Able to breath fire so hot it can melt steal, Fur so strong no arrow can pierce it, Fangs so strong they can chew through stone. Think of a green Amaterasu. He won't be a hell hound, closer to a guardian. But I still want to see him the Apple's cute pup lol. Idk I just thought it would open up a whole new world for his character. he may be a dog but Spike has always been a hero at heart, it is just now he will be a hero to all of the animal kingdom lol.
4183292 He would look something like this only green when he is grown
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4183532 Well, those are great ideas. I may consider them, though I will most likely not use all of them. Since it already had been explained in the story that his ability to talk to animals seem to replace his dragons breath (breathing fire). So I will probably not incorporate fire breathing into his character.
4184391 That if fine, I was just throwing out some ideas I got while thinking about your story. I do still feel that the whole "dog" Spike thing hasn't really been explored enough yet. That is why I have such high hope for your story. Since it doesn't seem to be about dog rape (like some if not most of the other ones lol)
4184425 Trust me I know, but if you're interested in Spike as a dog why not try to write your own story about it?
Opal is secretly watching spike
Can't wait for update
UUUUPPPPPDDDDAAAATTTTEEEE!!!
4207724 more chapters please
4218818 help me is holding me hostage :(
4218975 Oh, tell her hi for me then.
4219041 you don't understand! she has put on some kind of a torture chair. oh sweet Celestia she is clad in leather! help!
4219997 Have fun then!
4221095 NO DONT LEAVE ME WITH
4221198 'Shuts and locks door, and throw away key.' Have fun!
4221490 NNNNNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!! *AUGH!*
There's a lot more Twishy shipping in this fic than I would have expected.
I have a feeling Opal is going to be the one to tell Spike what Rarity's 'game' is.
4222062 :"Yay there you are les make some cupcakes!"