Hearth’s Warming Eve is coming up, and Spike knows just what to give Rarity. The perfect gift, the gift that will impress his lady friend and nourish their budding relationship, is on his mind and within his price range. Nothing can possibly stop him, except for three little words that he’ll quickly come to dread: anonymous gift exchange.
Reading by ObabScribbler: Part 1 and Part 2
Reading by Alchemystudent: Part 1 and Part 2
Featured on Equestria Daily
Edited by PaulAsaran
Special thanks to bookplayer for brainstorming help.
Reviewed on One Man’s Pony Ramblings
Chapters (5)
I'm liking this story thus far. It's looking like it's going to be really straight-forward, especially with it only being five chapters, but the character interactions are really selling it.
I'm not so much a Sparity fan, but I am interested in where this is going. I'll continue it for now.
I really like how this is going. Looking forward to more!
How sweet
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Very cute story. Eagerly awaiting more.
You know... how would Spike trade his gift giving target (Fluttershy) to Fluttershy if she had Rarity's name?
Spike, you aren't thinkin' this through!
Also, cutting a few winters' worth of firewood is not a bad gift.
Even though Spike is doing it because he just wants to help a friend.
So...did Rarity draw her own name? Because, after checking chapter one again, I see she didn't go last.
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I think Spike read Twilight wrong. She didn't get Spike's name. Twilight has Rarity's name, Rarity has Spike's name.
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Hadn't considered that. It does seem more probable, though.
I...had not considered this angle. And just yesterday I was wondering why Applejack and Fluttershy being strapped for cash was a plot point.
Well done. I expect warm fuzzies in the conclusion.
A cinnamon twist.
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This is a truly wonderful story...I surely didn't expect this twist. I'm eager to see how Spike does this!
I know that feel, Rarity. I have very understanding friends who don't begrudge me for the fruits of my labor, but I always wonder: do they envy? Or worse, do I tempt them to envy? I try to be generous where I can, but I know the dangers of just giving people money.
That was a great little story.
Well, it would seem you lived up to the warm fuzzies I predicted.
Seriously, I mean that. I can't stop smiling right now. This was really nice.
Simply beautiful! Very touching and well done. Thanks for the feels...really needed it today!
The 'Dawwwww meter' exploded.
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Cute. I hope it was a scholarship for the Young Orphaned Fashionistas Fund.
Dawwww! This goes on my "Hearth Warming Stories I'd Recommend" list.
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Very nicely done.
I love it . ... So .... Heartwarming
Very cute. A Sparity story worth reading. I applaud you sir. Especially how you portrayed Spike. Nice with all the gifts. Spike really does care about his friends.
i like it
Congratulations for this fic, it's very good SERIOUSLY worth reading
Amazing really. I love this story and I believe it's worth a read for almost anyone, even people who don't like the pair.
I applause you sir in making me feel so deeply.
gHHRK!! So...sweet!
.....INUSLIN!! I NEED INSULIN!! 
You, sir (or ma'am?), have all of my hnnnggg'ings and likes!
That was beautiful.
Sweet story.
Is this the same universe as Inspiration:Spike/First Date/Worst of mentions/best of tensions and if so is it before or after Inspiration?
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This is just a standalone story, really. The timing of the relationship doesn't quite align with any of my other ones.
This was a beautiful story.
Well balanced and touching. Spike and Rarity's interactions were especially golden
Oh my God, that was beautiful...
You know the story is wonderful when the version of it literally happens in the show (Best Gift Ever)😍😍😍😍
They did an episode based on your story, my congratulations!
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It must be a Hearth’s Warming miracle
Oh that story is the sweets!!
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This is a true honor, thank you!