• Published 26th Mar 2014
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The Winner - ManicTrip



Spike wakes up one day feeling like a winner. To test his newfound winning abilities, he challenges Rainbow Dash and Applejack to a simple little game of Truth or Dare. What ensues will change the lives of the three forever.

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Truth or Dare: Part Two

“What was that?”

“I dare you to give me a kiss.” Spike repeated slowly, purposefully weighing more emphasis on the word ‘kiss’.

Applejack mulled over the drake’s words silently before shooting another glance in Rainbow Dash’s direction. The pegasus received it mutely, clearly puzzled, an odd sense of sympathy evident in her eyes. Neither mare had taken into full account the undeniable truth presented before them. Had they heard correctly? Did Spike really just ask one of his friends to kiss him?

Amused, he chuckled lightly, pressing a palm to his chest. “From the looks you’re both giving each other, I can tell you’re still in disbelief. So let me confirm it again for you two. Yes, I did just dare Applejack to kiss me. And, yes, if she doesn’t kiss me, it means I’ve already beaten her out.” In a full dramatic swoop the dragon brought up his other hand, then sharply dropped it back down, pointing a claw at Rainbow. “And you’ll be next.”

As if finishing off a theatrical performance Spike’s lips formed into an intense grin, piercing and conspicuously villainous in nature. Every action fit like a glove to establish the foundations of his glorious strategy. The dark, foreboding tone, the histrionic hand gestures, the wicked smirks…They proved to be effective, for both Applejack and Rainbow Dash froze in place, stunned and feebly attempting to grasp the underlying motivations behind their friend’s sudden behavior.

Their expressions said it all: seriously, what was up with Spike?

The Winner

Applejack responded first, unconvinced. “Are ya serious?”

Rainbow followed, crossing her hooves. “Yeah, I’m not kissing you, dude.”

Unaffected, Spike shrugged. “Then I win. Now pay up with your dignity.”

“Now hold yer horses. Ya haven’t won. This ain’t over until I say it is.”

“What she said.” Rainbow nodded.

He smiled again, with greater vigor than the last. “Talk means nothing in the game of truth or dare. I don’t see any actions backing up those claims. And besides, giving up now will just shorten the amount of time it’ll take for me to achieve the inevitable. So I could care less either way.”

His opponents frowned. Neither appreciated his new attitude. He’d become increasingly boastful and arrogant. The two competitive mares knew he was just goading them into proceeding with the game, and his efforts were entirely working in his favor. But they didn’t care, because their pride as contenders were being put to their first test. How far were they truly willing to go for simple bragging rights? At this point it was apparent that it’d never been about overcoming the other in a challenge...It’d been about pushing themselves to their ultimate limit, gaining strength and growing as characters within their own competitive scopes. When it came down to it, they were purely driven by that illustrious title: the winner.

The laboriously diligent farm pony wasn’t backing down without a fight.

“Then I’ll give you a kiss.” She winked coyly. “On the forehead.”

“Oh, so you haven’t given up?” He asked shrewdly. “Perhaps I should have been a little more specific with my dare. Lesson learned. Good one, AJ.”

“I ain’t giving in.” She remarked.

“And you thought I’d be finished, too? Please.” Rainbow said, her irises ablaze with passion. She was beginning to recognize Spike’s potential as a true threat to the game. She wasn’t going to allow her guard to lower among either foe.

“Pucker up, because I’m ready whenever you are.” Spike leaned his forehead near Applejack’s muzzle without hesitation.

Before Applejack inched her lips forward, an abrupt thought flashed in her mind, begging for her undivided attention. She pondered on it for a few seconds, creating mental connections and coming upon predictable results. The thought swiftly transformed into a question, one the little farm pony couldn’t help but ask herself, even in the midst of a game-changing moment. The question boggled her reasoning skills, defying simple cognitive process, bringing her ever closer to the reality she was just about to succumb to.

She’d stiffened, immobilized, her lips an inch away from the dragon’s noggin. She could tell immediately something was amiss. Spike hadn’t been acting as his usual buttery self since they’d begun the game, and a faint chill, though doubly eerie, had been poking at her back ever since she’d witnessed his wicked leers. Disregarding all sense of pride and sportsmanship, the farm pony asked herself: should she be continuing this game?

Every neuron in her brain sent the same message in a flurry: LEAVE THE GAME. NOW.

It seemed common sense had doused away the competitive fires, much to her surprise. Right when Applejack was ready to back out, Spike, having detected his rival’s reluctance, decided to erase any further indecision by moving first. Like in all battles, those who are slow to act suffer the consequences. In this particular case, the one who lost out was the farm pony, who’d been too busy drowning in her own uncertainty to notice Spike lift his head to face her directly. What happened next was unforeseen.

In a split-second Spike had both hands wrapped around Applejack’s neck in a strong embrace. His lips made contact with hers, and before she could do anything he’d rolled his tongue along her teeth teasingly, his kiss becoming more involved and fervent. He worked his lips and tongue in ways neither party could imagine, then easing into a soft, tender smooch. The will of the moment, he played it by sole feeling, letting his instincts take over. His kisses were bouncy and caressing, hotly wild and coolly warm, unapologetically spicy and gently sweet.

She didn’t have a single say in the matter, for Applejack was swept away by the young drake’s kiss so suddenly her mind was having trouble making sense of anything. In one instance she’d been ready to call it quits, in the next her sensory nerves were melting, like butter in the sun. What was happening to her? How could Spike be such a good kisser? Where was she again?

“What the fuck, Spike?” Shouted the third player.

Applejack shot her eyes wide open at Rainbow’s exclamation. She’d had enough, forcefully pushing the dragon back, frustration seething from her scowl. She couldn’t believe it, but she’d been humiliated beyond reason after falling to Spike’s unyielding kiss.

“What in the hay did you just do?” Applejack glowered, spitting out the mixture of saliva.

“Yeah, what the fuck was that? Am I supposed to expect surprises like that? That’s totally against the rules!” Rainbow yelled over the farm pony, shaking her head. “You’re totally cheating now!”

“Forget the rules! I don’t care about any cheating or whatnot! What I want to know is why did’ya think it was good idea to go about and do that? I feel very disrespected, Spike!” In a rare moment Applejack leashed out anger on a close friend. She felt embarrassed, betrayed, and slightly belittled by the drake’s uncivilized conduct. He’d selfishly acted on his own without considering her position on the matter. “I want an answer! How could’ya just outright kiss me so…so…”

“Expertly?” Spike chimed in, unfazed.

“You know what she means!” Rainbow intimidatingly brought her face up to his, glaring daggers.

“Trust me, Dash. If you’d been on the other side of that kiss, you wouldn’t be so pissed.”

“I’m pissed because I really, really hate cheaters! And I never thought you’d go so far and do it, and right in front of us, too. It’s like you don’t even care, like you’re enjoying it.” Rainbow retorted. “Applejack didn’t have to go through that! Knowing that could have been me…Obviously we’re pissed!”

“Okay, calm down, girls.” Spike said collectedly. “Applejack, don’t act like you didn’t like it. Your tongue did a little work, too, as I recall.”

Applejack’s cheeks reddened. Her breaths grew short, and she huffed, unsettled. “I am done with this game.”

Rainbow gasped. “Wait! You can’t forfeit now! It just started!”

“I’m sorry, but I need some time to myself.” The farm pony said with a little more composure, though still plainly distressed. Her steps were heavy as she sulked her way back to the barnhouse.

“Come on, AJ! We agreed together we’d finally see who was the best! You or me!” Rainbow flitted closely behind, making her case.

“Or me.” Spike added in. “And if she wants to forfeit, then let her. She made her decision.”

The desperate pegasus whipped her head back, gritting her teeth. “Apologize to her!”

“Oh, right. I’m sorry, Applejack…”

“There, see! He said sorry! We still have a score to settle here! Don’t leave!”

“I’m sorry I was too much game for you.” Spike yawned, shooting off another jab in the back. “Let her be. We gotta skip her turn, so now it’s your call to ask me, Dash.”

Rainbow scoffed in disbelief. “What is your problem?”

“I’ll tell you what his problem is.” Applejack turned around, her expression filled with scorn. “He’s pigheaded, and he thinks he can taunt us like there’s no tomorrow. It’s his game, Rainbow. Don’t ya see? He’s playing us both with his new persona or whatever he’s doing right now. I’ll tell ya this, though…I don’t like it one bit.”

The irritated little farm pony flashed a look of pure disdain. She’d been riled up by his incessant comments. As much as she wanted to make the smarter decision to leave the game as soon as possible, she desired more to see the look of defeat on Spike’s face when she’d preside over him as the winner. Applejack didn’t think twice when she locked common sense behind a shut door. The fire had been reignited, much to her chagrin…but she paid no mind to it. The fact that she’d been supportive of forfeiting was long passed her. What would she have done, anyway? Gone back to work? Taken a nap? She couldn’t imagine herself doing either after such a dishonoring experience. Her pride as a gamer was no longer on the line; at stake now was her essence as a mare, as a living being!

“It’s my turn.” Applejack locked her sight on the dragon. “What is it, Spike? Truth or Dare?”

“Yes! Let’s show him who’s boss!” Rainbow howled excitedly.

“I thought you were really going to forfeit this time.” Spike simpered. It was clear to everyone how much he was lying. “Then I choose Truth.”

She stood her ground. “It’s a two-part question. And you’re gonna tell me the truth. What gave you the right to take advantage of me earlier when we kissed? And what in the hay is going on with you today? You’re different, and it’s not the good kind of different.”

Rainbow Dash remained silent, tuning her ears to the exchange. She listened intently, aching to know his answer just as much as Applejack.

Spike didn’t blink. “I guess you could say I never had the right to take advantage of you. In that respect I do need to properly apologize to you. So I will, okay? I am sorry for kissing you on the lips, when I knew I shouldn’t have. But that’s the thing…Although I knew I shouldn’t have done it, I’m really glad I did. The opportunity presented itself to me, and I took it. You don’t know this, but I’ve longed to have a passionate kiss with you for a while. You’re definitely one of the hottest ponies I’d ever gotten to know. The real question you should be asking is, why has it taken so long for me to finally kiss you? That’s what I really want to know, because that kiss was amazing. I’d never done anything like that with anypony else. Did you know you’re my first? Heh, I know! I can’t believe it either. And that adds into answering your next question. What’s going on with me today, you asked? I’ll tell you what’s going on. It’s super simple, too, because I already told you this before we started this game of truth or dare.”

He took a deep breath, the surrounding silence empowering him. He wasn’t afraid to say anything on his mind. It flowed forth like water flushing out from a punctured river dam. His blood and soul boiled with new sensations, ones he’d only continue to harness mightily.

“When I woke up this morning, I became a winner. And that’s that.”

There it was again. The soundless shockwave spreading over the ponies, stupefying them, their brains working in complete overdrive. He treasured it all: the show of dominance, the looks of astonishment, the truths entering the scene…He appreciated every second that ticked by, savoring the insatiable craving for more.

“Next.”

Truth or Dare: Part Two

End

Author's Note:

Rainbow Dash's turn is next! Applejack and Rainbow Dash must also choose Truth next round. If you enjoyed this chapter, please leave a comment. I appreciate all kinds of feedback. Thanks, guys.

Comments ( 63 )

hmm can't wait to see what truths they will have to answer

Took forever, but glad I waited.

Spike, you sexy mofo :moustache:

It would be funny if dashie made spike kiss big mac or have a staring contest with a cocitrice or how ever it is spelled

Heres a knife, a gun, a flamethrower and a fully equipped medieval torcher chamber. Because you're killing us posting a chapter like this. And then expecting us to wait for you to post another one.

I want more of this :pinkiehappy:

Spike became an Alpha male, that's what happened.

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And that's that.

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Staring contest with a cockatrice. Ha! It's not where this story would go, but it's a good dare, for sure.

I greatly enjoyed this chapter. It is awesome to see him have the two strongest mares in town dancing in the palm of his hands. What I really want to know now is what does he have planed for Dash. I am sure AJ will be stunned for a while between the kiss and his answer to her question. So we have to see how will he throw Dash off her game and make her all flustered lol.:moustache::rainbowderp::applejackconfused:

Ooooooooooh this was so awesome :rainbowkiss: gah I wanted to slap spike, he was definitely behaving like a jerk anyways great chapter and I can't wait for more I hope you update soon :pinkiehappy:

How dare you, :fluttershysad: making us wait for such an amazing story. :fluttershyouch:

This could end really badly for Spike when what ever magic is going on wears out.

No matter if it's Truth or Dare, it will be hot and steamy.

Dude! Spike, that was not cool!...But I have so much to learn...

Spike is a freaking badass more please

That was Awesome, but I'm saying Discord did it.

Aaaaah, only it?:fluttercry:

Deaf Celestia... ._.

This is just my opinion but instead of magic affecting him, I think that it's his dragon instincts taking hold and giving him the mindset of a true dragon.

Woah. Just, woah, that was a work of art right there... and I have absolutely zer0 words to describe it as any but woah.


Signed,
--Pyro The Faithful Reader

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I'd like to think this is what's happening, too. Who knows? We'll see where the story goes. If it goes anywhere...

So much hotness and honesty:applejackconfused::rainbowderp:!
LOVE IT:moustache:!

I don't know how your going to top that chapter, but I Greatly look forward to see it! Awesome Job:pinkiehappy:!

Keep it coming:trollestia:!

RD hates cheaters? She must have some real problems with self-loathing then. She's the cheatiest of the mane6, as evidenced by stuff like Fall Weather Friends.

“When I woke up this morning, I became a winner. And that’s that.”

this seems acceptable

Spike is the Pinnacle of Bossery :moustache:

My god Spike is being a fucking boss today, I want to see the rest of this game unfold.:trixieshiftright:

This is apparently what happens when Spike's balls finally drop and all of the mental effects of Puberty hit at once. I'm almost certain he would confidently walk up and french Celestia, Luna and Cadance (In front of Shining Armor) as he is now, if the opportunity presented itself

Spike brought his pimp game today.

Way to go, Spike.

I think this emoticon perfectly expresses how I feel now -> :moustache:

4346181 I applaud you sir. I like how you revealed your hand without really revealing anything at all.

Good story I'm loving it so far.

What happen next, what happens next.

AL
AL #39 · May 7th, 2014 · · ·

Wooooow. This was awesome , but spike is kinda creepy

The problem here is that Spike is too much of a boss for the girls to handle.

Commenter's note: Spike's a boss.:moustache:

Great story! Need more!

Spike acting badass is something cool to see once in a while, but I can't shake the feeling that this will end with some burned bridges between these three.

Well, there is just one more thing to add to that:

NEW CHAPTER PLEASE!

So, please update, we need more of Spikes game.

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I really hope you're wrong with that prediction.

you have to add the other girls...and have them join the game :moustache:

Love this story. But you already gussed that.

On a completly unrelated note, you guys remember that Spike based Anime, right?
Yeah, that is oming out once we have... Say, 230 more people to sign the petition.
LINK

Still, love the story.

Poor drake, Wait till the others find out or join in !:pinkiegasp: Forever !

CONTINUE!!! AMAZING TALENT!! MAKE THEM PLAY >:3 -:rainbowderp: :applejackconfused:

Spike da Playa :moustache:
Gonna keep an eye on this one.

LAWL! Plz update!!!

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