Everything seemed to freeze. It was as if time itself had stopped ticking forward, rendering everypony motionless. Each individual on that particular patch of grass sported a different expression in response to Spike’s question. Snips was biting his bottom lip, ready to burst into a fit of laughter. Snails’s eyes squeezed shut from total amusement. Applebloom’s pupils had dilated so widely the white of her irises were almost completely covered. Sweetie Belle’s jaw hung so low it could just barely touch the soil beneath her hooves. Scootaloo’s face donned an utter blankness so cryptic that even after thorough analysis one couldn’t decipher it. And Spike. Oh, that poor baby dragon. The color in his demeanor had gone so pale it wouldn’t have been wrong to label him a ghost. His eyes seemed to have already glazed over, even before he finished his sentence. The mortification displayed on his countenance was too great for words alone. Describing it would only humiliate Spike even further.
So when time decided to keep moving – when everypony was given a few seconds to register what was just asked by the baby dragon – all eyes were on a certain orange foal. Expectant looks to say something, anything, jabbed at the filly ceaselessly. Applebloom’s face demonstrated she was still experiencing ecstasy. Sweetie Belle’s gaping orifice continued to remain suspended. Snips and Snails’ ears pricked up, and Spike stared ahead without a single thought swimming through his brain. Scootaloo looked to all of them in confusion. She had absolutely no idea how to respond. She couldn’t quite understand why exactly it was asked in the first place.
Instead of forming any kind of audible, coherent word, the orange foal simply smiled sheepishly. Her cheeks took on a rosy shade, and all she could do was produce the only sound that came up her throat.
“Uhhh…”
“OF COURSE SHE WILL!” Sweetie Belle squeaked out excitedly, her voice cracking.
“Ya bet ya, Spike! She’d go out with ya in a heartbeat!” Applebloom bobbed her head giddily. “Won’t ya, Scootaloo?”
“I don’t…I, uh, but…” Scootaloo muttered, overwhelmed.
“What she means to say is ‘yes’!” Sweetie Belle said, attempting to translate.
“When do ya want to take her on this date?” Applebloom hopped. “How about today? You two can have your own private picnic right here!”
Spike’s mind suddenly began spinning. A billion commands were being sent through his nervous system, and he was left helplessly grasping at any one of them. Unfortunately he wasn’t snagging onto anything. Everything was too muddled and foggy for the baby dragon to make sense of it all. What was happening? Wasn’t it supposed to be over by now? Wasn’t he finally free from the bonds of this tortuous punishment? He couldn’t allow it to go on any longer. His heart just couldn’t take it.
With all his strength, the baby dragon replied. “I don’t…think Scootaloo wants to, though. Right, Scootaloo?”
Scootaloo shook her head. “Y-yeah, I don’t really get what’s going on right no –“
“She’s just flustered. She’s not thinking straight right now.” Sweetie Belle placed her hoof over the orange foal’s mouth, beaming. “Asking her out on a date is a total privilege for her.”
“How about today at noon? Y’all can be left alone to yourselves right at this spot.” Applebloom chimed in. “We’ll take care of everything. I can supply the food!”
“And I can bring the blanket!” Sweetie Belle added eagerly. “I’ve got the perfect picnic blanket for this occasion, too!”
“Mmph! Hmph!” Scootaloo muffled through her friend’s hoof, struggling to break free.
Spike swallowed loudly. His anxiety levels had now skyrocketed. This couldn’t be happening! Didn’t Scootaloo say ‘no’? That should have been it then! So why was he still distressed? Where was his rejection? Where was it?
“Scootaloo, say something, please!” Spike pleaded desperately.
“It’s a date!” Applebloom and Sweetie Belle cheered, restraining the orange foal.
“So we’re gonnna go now! She’ll be here ready for ya, okay?” Applebloom and Sweetie Belle began dragging the third Crusader away.
The three huddled fillies slowly distanced themselves from the exasperated dragon. With the exception of Scootaloo, the other two Cutie Mark Crusaders shone brilliant smiles as they inched further away. Wait, what just happened? Why were they leaving? No! They were getting away!
“Wait! Hold on a moment!” Spike was ready to make chase, but he found himself held back by two pairs of hooves. Snips and Snails had abruptly entered the scene.
Earlier they had been silently dumbfounded by the whole spectacle before them.
“Let me go, guys!” Spike wriggled restlessly, trying to slip out from their clutches. “What you doing?”
“Let you go?” Snips yelped, whispering. “You don’t even know how lucky you are, do you?”
“Dah, how could you be so selfish? I’m totally jealous right now.” Snails gritted his teeth, preventing Spike from escaping their stronghold. “Scootaloo’s hot.”
“That’s not the point! Now release me!” Spike kicked about frantically. His efforts were in vain, however, because the two colts had him well-confined.
Spike watched hopelessly at the three exiting fillies. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle were chatting animatedly to each other while lugging Scootaloo in their hooves. And right before the Crusaders disappeared over a grassy knoll, the baby dragon and the orange foal locked gazes. They both noted the nervousness painfully apparent on their mugs. They also immediately comprehended the spontaneity of this bewildering event. Life had tossed a bag full of tricks to both Spike and Scootaloo, and neither could give a proper response. Open it or walk away? What could life be planning for the two?
Their eyes lingered on each other, wondering what was in store for the future. It was an interesting moment, because for some unknown reason both Spike and Scootaloo’s hearts skipped a beat – a palpitation that shocked their very beings. The filly then blushed and shifted her eyes away as she vanished among the hill with her friends. They were gone, and Spike, Snips and Snails remained.
The date was to occur at noon sharp. What a delightfully charming scenario for these little innocents.
How sweet is it, though, that unbeknownst to the baby dragon, Scootaloo had first wanted to say ‘yes’. And as puzzling as that was for the filly, she didn’t really mind that she wanted to.
Spike’s Scootaloo
I didn't want to leave you guys with such a huge cliffhanger. :) I wrote it just now. Spike x Scootaloo all the way, baby!
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i click to read chapter 1 and chapter 2 pops up. i like and enjoy this story with what i've read already.
All my
Haha, great second chapter! Nice work!
what the... i just wrote a comment saying "eagerly awaiting next chapter!", scroll up to continue reading another story AND WHAT DO I SEE? YAAAY another update!
And congratulations on the feature box appearance!
Excuse me for a moment.
So do the Crusaders know that Spike lost a bet? because I'm not sure if they heard that part or not.
Spike will eat that chicken!
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Please don't hate me for this!
I just feel that the whole "Spike's" series is getting repetitive.
I'm just like Fluttershy when it comes to posting negative comments.
Please don't take my opinion too seriously!
Oh gods yes I wish to see all of this
And thus your noble quest to ship Spike with everything continues. Go forth brave knight, go forth.
Looks like the Cutie Mark Crusaders haven't learnt anything from Hearts and Hooves Day.
Still playing matchmaker.
Oh well, can't wait for more.
I had to laugh I lolled so hard
OMFIJIZZLE ANOTHER CHAPTER AHSFDKAVNHKJDVH
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It's fine, my friend. Another fellow reader mentioned the same thing about the "Spike's" titles. But here's the thing: they are titles. I could have called Spike's Pinkie Pie "Party of Two" or Spike's Vinyl Scratch "Wub Times". Instead I've opted to create the Spike's Series because there are other writers that are being influenced to start some of their own. I am happy because I can finally read Spike fanfictions from other authors! (Admittedly I'd rather read than write.) Have a good day!
Another Spike's [Insert pony name here] story? Automatic fave!
WAS AMAZING ALTHOUGH SHORT!!!
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Haha. Thanks, my friend. I wrote the second chapter today because I didn't want to leave my readers hanging for that long.
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Oh, thank you! I just expected to receive a bunch of hate...
I forgot that there is no hate in the brony community!
Man, that was fast.
Why didn't I see this? Of course these two cute devils were dragging her into the date I'm wondering what exact reasons has Scoots to date Spike, though...
MOAR Also, fuck the downvotes. Really,I don't see anything wrong with this story, it's well written and has zero creeppiness.
Shouldn't it be 'spotted'?
Oh, and of course it got featured
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Thanks for the comments, my friend. I am glad you're pleased with it. Spike x Scootaloo is a fun ship!
I did mean "sported", because it refers to "presenting" or "donning".
Have a good day! :)
Awesome I've been waiting to see if any one wiuld ship these guys together
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Seriously. Me, too. :)
Spikaloo... never read this ship before.
Following.
the tory is really good
1740535 You're welcome. A good, yet forgotten ship, indeed.
About the 'mistake'... Whoops! I think I derped there English not being your first language makes that to you sometimes...
Oh mallajong
Poor spike well anyways its going to get ugly when scoptaloo finds out about the bet but then it will come to an happy end
That title picture is just D'AWW
Wasn't this supposed to be a two shot? Not that i'm complaining, but this is just piling on the workload.
Well here is one thing Spike and Scootaloo have in common. They are both flightless.
Hey, Spike.
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Holy crap that was fast! I'll be reading...
Good... very good indeed
... Honestly, all these "Spike's X" are getting rather... I dunno. Not dull, just... over done. I'm still waiting for "Spike's Zompony," though it will probably end up being the last one.
spike paired with applebloom or scootaloo are the best ships
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They are titles. I could have called this story "Life's Little Game", but I am very happy to add "Spike's Scootaloo" into my Spike's Series. :) They all have similar titles, but they are definitely different stories. I hope you enjoy them! Have a good day!
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Oh, you. :)
1741438 Yeah, they're alright, man. Nothing against them. It's just... I laugh and roll my eyes and usually won't read them.
Oh you just HAD to ship these too... You had to ship Spike with fucking Scootaloo!
Fantasico!!!! Shall be great! With the Scootaloo and the Spike!
1739993 So, been reading stories on here for a little while now, but never bothered with an account because I didn't think I needed one. Well. I needed desperately to tell you what an amazing writer you are I'm about to go see if I can figure out if you've written anything else, I must read it all! Please tell me you're going to publish things I will buy it all
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Wow. Thank you so much, my friend. This is one of the nicest comments I've ever received. :)
If you want to see my earlier works (pieces I produced when I was 16-17), you can check out my account on Booksie.com. My account username is Experimental Writing. If you want to go even earlier, you can find my other user account on Booksie (Cesar M).
Thanks again for this amazing comment! :)
Ahhh, young love...
Wish I had a chance like that...
Darn it Malla, finish your other stories before you start another
This can only end well
Can't wait for more
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Oh, this is a very nice story.