The Interview
It was a sunny afternoon in the Crystal Empire. The Equestria Games had concluded the day before and everypony was talking about the events that had transpired. One event in particular involved a small purple dragon saving the empire for a second time. Said dragon quickly found himself the center of attention even more so than when he had arrived a few days ago. There was even a reporter who wanted to do an interview on the empire’s hero.
So, here Spike found himself on this day outside a café wearing sunglasses and a fancy black vest. Twilight told him before he left that he was overdoing it to which he replied that he wanted to look the part. Twilight just rolled her eyes and told him not to get carried away. Spike took a bite out of his jewel encrusted bagel while he waited for the interviewer to show.
“Excuse me?” Spike looked over his shoulder and saw an orange mare with a blue mane and tale and a Cutie Mark of a notepad and pencil. She wore a brown coat and fedora with a piece of paper that read “Press” on it. “Are you Spike?” she asked.
“That’s me,” replied Spike happily. The mare shook his hand.
“Oh, this is such a pleasure, Sir,” she said. “My name is Scoop.” She sat across from Spike and pulled a pencil and notepad from her coat pocket. “I promise I won’t take up too much of your time.”
“I’m no rush,” said Spike. “Interview away.”
“Alright then. So let’s start some things about your past.”
***
About half an hour later, Spike had given his life story, what is was like in Ponyville, some of the adventures he had had, and some thoughts on the Elements of Harmony. Well, except one.
“Alright, just one more question,” said Scoop.
“Fire away,” said Spike. He had been playing it cool the whole time but inside he was having a blast. He almost wanted to stay in the empire forever, but he knew he didn’t need any more of an ego boost.
“What exactly is your relationship with Princess Twilight Sparkle?” asked Scoop. Spike raised a brow and took off his sunglasses.
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“Well, what does the princess actually mean to you?”
“Well,” began Spike. Scoop picked up her pencil to start writing but Spike didn’t continue. “I guess. . .” Still no follow up. “It’s, wait, no.” Scoop spat out her pencil in mild annoyance. “You know something? I never really thought about it.”
“Is she not important to you?” asked Scoop.
“What? No! That’s not it all!” Spike shouted waving his hands in front of his face. He sat back in his chair. “I’ve just never actually sat down and thought about it.”
“Well, how long have you known her?”
“Forever,” said Spike. “I mentioned that she was the one who hatched me from my egg. After that, I was raised by Princess Celestia for a while but I still saw Twilight all the time.”
“So she’s a close friend?”
“I guess you could say that, but that almost seems to be putting it lightly.”
“How so?” asked Scoop picking up her pencil again.
“When I really think about it, Twilight has been the one constant thing in my life,” said Spike. “Every fond memory I have includes her at least in some small way. I remember that day Celestia said I would be staying with Twilight permanently. I was so excited.”
“Why was that?” asked Scoop, her voice slightly muffled by the pencil in her mouth.
“I don’t know exactly,” admitted Spike. “It just felt right I guess. Don’t get me wrong, I’m fond of Princess Celestia but I always felt like I belonged with Twilight.”
“You seem very close to her,” said Scoop. Spike smiled softly.
“Yeah. I really love her.”
“Like a romantic-”
“No!” shouted Spike. Scoop jumped in her chair a little at the sudden burst in volume. “Heh. Sorry. But, no, it isn’t like that. That’d just be weird.”
“Then what do you mean?”
“It’s more like a love you would feel towards a mother or sister.”
“So that’s what she is to you?”
“I suppose in a sense,” said Spike. “Again, I never really thought about it.” Scoops sighed. She thought his answer would be more straightforward. “I’m sorry,” said Spike. “I’m not trying to beat around the bush.”
“Oh, um, it’s no problem,” said Scoop with a nervous smile. “Well, let me ask a direct question.” Spike nodded. “How important is Princess Twilight to you?”
“She’s my hero,” said Spike. “I mean she takes care of me, she puts up with my antics, she protects me, and she’s always there to try and cheer me up when I’m sad. I would do anything for her.”
“So, I’m sure you take her job as her assistant very seriously?”
“Absolutely!” Spike stood up in his chair and held a fist to his chest. “I’m her number one assistant! I’d do anything for her!” Scoop chuckled at how open Spike was about his loyalty towards his friend.
“Anything?”
“Yeah,” said Spike sitting back down. “I mean, she probably doesn’t really need my help but I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t try. When she went to find the Crystal Heart or went to the parallel world, I just couldn’t make myself stay behind. She could become so powerful that she could vanquish all the evil in Equestria on her own and I would still be right there next to her to back her up.” Scoop was moved.
“May I ask what brings such loyalty to the princess?” she asked.
“Because I know she would do the same for me,” replied Spike confidently. “We might get on each other’s nerves sometimes, but deep down I know she would do anything to protect me. There are times when it doesn’t seem like we like each other but that’s true with any family. When it counts, we can rely on each other.”
“So, what’s your biggest fear concerning Twilight?” Spike grabbed his tail and started pulling on it nervously.
“This is probably going to sound selfish but. . .” He took a deep breath and exhaled before speaking. “I’m afraid a time might come when Twilight doesn’t want me anymore. Not need me, want me. She probably doesn’t need me around, but I can live with that. However, if she said that she didn’t want me anymore.” He quickly rubbed away a tear that threatened to flow down his eye. “I don’t know what I would do.” Scoop almost felt like crying herself.
“I’m sorry,” she said. “I shouldn’t have asked such a personal question.”
“It’s okay,” said Spike. “Any chance you could just not include that part? It’s kind of embarrassing.” Scoop nodded.
“Can I ask one more thing?”
“Sure.”
“Have you ever actually told Twilight any of this and has she ever told you what you mean to her? You seem awfully confident about her feelings toward you.”
“We actually don’t talk about it much,” said Spike. Scoop looked surprised and a little confused. “There really isn’t any need to,” Spike added. “We’ve known each other for so long that we can just tell how much we care about each other. I guess that’s why I had such a hard time describing it. I’ve never needed to. Does that answer your question?” Scoop smiled and nodded.
“It does.” She put her notebook and pencil back into her pocket. “Thank you very much for letting me interview you.”
“My pleasure!” said Spike happily as he shook her hoof.
“And if you don’t mind my saying. You might not need to tell her, but maybe you should anyway,” suggested Scoop. “It might mean a lot to her even if she already knows.” Spike nodded.
“Yeah. That’s true.”
***
Twilight finished putting the last of her belongings in her bags. She was starting to wonder how long Spike was going to take with his interview.
“I hope he didn’t get somepony that’s going to twist his words around,” she whispered to herself. She heard the door to the room open and saw Spike standing in the doorway staring at her. “Hey, there Spike how did-oof!” She grunted and nearly stumbled back as Spike slammed into her and embraced her in a tight hug. He buried his face in her chest and could hear light sobs coming from him. “What happened?” she asked immediately worried. “Are you alright?” Spike looked up at her and smiled.
“Yeah,” he said. “I just wanted to say I love you, Twilight.”
“Oh,” said Twilight taken aback. “I know you do. What brought this on?”
“I just thought I should say it. Even if you already know.” Twilight smiled and wiped away his tears.
“Thank you, Spike,” she said softly as she hugged him tightly. “That means a lot. I love you too.”
“I know. But thanks for saying it.”
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That was almost criminally sweet. Very heartwarming, have all of my thumbs up.
4428227 I gladly accept all thumbs up. And only "almost criminal?" Guess I'll have to try harder next time
All joking aside, I'm glad you enjoyed.
nice and sweet story...
But I have to charge you with my health bill, because this story just gave me diabetes.
4429903 I cannot be held liable for any health issues that occur from reading this story.
4429908
Cursee you!! static.fjcdn.com/pictures/CURSE_a48f7e_1121575.jpg
Cute
4429995 Thanks!
I dunno, it's a decent enough story, don't get me wrong but... it's nothing new, and it sort of feels like... to put it simply, another explanation fic, people write them all the time,
"Why MDW was unfair!"
"Why Twilight is a cruel taskmaster!." "Why Celestia is evil for planning ahead and not ruining the show by fixing every bodies problems!
"Why Twi's friends in The Canterlot Wedding episode should apologize!"
...Maybe I read too much fanfiction, bottomline is, I like the story, but personally I'm getting sick of lectures seemingly camouflaged as stories... I'll give it a like anyway for characterizing them well.
Signed,
--Pyro The Ranting Reader
4432736 Hmm. . .I can understand that argument. I'm well aware I'm not exactly entering new territory and the bit about the story being an explanation isn't entirely wrong I pretty much said as much. Still, this was something I really wanted to write anyway for the fun of it as well as just getting my own thoughts out there. I just figured a story was more fun than just writing out a lecture. Also, trying to do it in a way I think Spike might in the show was also a bit I gave myself to see if I could do it well.
But still your points are valid and noted. Thank you for being willing to point them out.
The one thing that the show has done truly wrong from a character standpoint: they have never, not once, had Twilight say those words to Spike. She's said it to all her other friends, but the child whom she helped birth, whom has lived with her for years, who has been with her even when she had zero friends, she has never said those three little words.
Great little story, author. I always love Twilight/Spike stories. While I personally see it as a brother/sister thing, mainly because they remind me so much of me and my big sister, the "vague" look is something that I really like. I blame The Descendant.
Only real criticism is I wish there was more. Any chance of another Twi/Spike story?
Either way, damn fine job.
4432885 Hmm, another Twi/Spike story? I don't know. If inspiration strikes me to write one then I'll think about it. I might do a bonus chapter if this story gets a certain number of views but no promises.
As for Twilight never saying "I love you" she does mention that she does love Spike. To be fair, Spike never directly told her either. But again, I kind of suspect that they don't really need to. Still, to actually have them say it would be nice. Maybe someday.
Thanks for reading. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
4432885 Please be careful with wording. Twilight helped hatched Spike, not birth. Birth takes this into a whole different direction. Beside that, I agree with your comment.
Beautiful story
4439730 Thanks
Love it! Good Job
!
Awwwww
So I said a while ago that I'd give one of your stories a try. Sorry I took a while. Definitely worth a favourite and like
4815627 Thanks! Lookin forward to reading more of your stuff as well.
Nicely done. This was an excellent way I to get Spike to consider his relationship with Twilight. My one complaint is that the dialogue felt a little off in a couple places. I just can't hear Spike using the phrases 'beat around the bush', or 'my antics'. Also, I understand that Twilight is taken by surprise at the end, but it felt odd (almost like she was uncomfortable) that she paused for a bit before saying she loved him too. That's just my take, others will feel differently I'm sure.
Still a great story
4943777 Glad you liked it. Thanks for being willing to point out those kinks.
Short, but beautiful.
5457650 Thank you.
I very much enjoyed this story. It was the perfect length for the subject, and the conversation flowed naturally while still expressing Spike's thoughts and feelings. Nicely done!
This pairing is the very thing that got me into MLP to begin with, I can see them thinking of each other as brother and sister though NEVER mother and son *shivers* Celestia very firmly holds that role for Spike in my mind and that will never change, still despite how many may look at it the fact reminds that they do really care for each other and you have done a great job explain that.
A government official's PA talking to the press? Appalling. The sheer indiscretion of it... It reminds me of this actually.
5457650 I've been seeing you a lot...
6794111 He's everywhere....everywhere.
6858648 NOOOOOOOOOO
squeal please.
This is so sweet! It actually brought tears to my eyes, and I don't mean that joking or metaphorically! I looked up Spike, Twilight, and Slice of Life hoping for something just like this, and I'm glad it exists!