Spike attempts to take Rarity to dinner but declines. Spike then goes into a depression.
After an unexpected game night with Rainbow Dash, Spike decides it's time to man up and ask Rarity out. But what happens to Spike when she rejects him? Spike ends up going into a depression.
I added the Gore and Dark tags for some reasons that are explained. *see blog post* (sorry, I can't link it)
Alright Spike, you can do this. All you have to do is ask. She's BOUND to say yes. Spike walks to the door of the Carousel Boutique. He knocks.
"Just a minute!"
Spikes heart skipped a beat hearing her voice. He was so nervous about asking her, he began to start shaking. He stopped when Rarity came to the door.
"Why, hello my Spike-Wikey! What can I do for you today?" She sounded agitated, but happy nevertheless.
"Hello Rarity. I was wondering if you wanted to go out for dinner with me tonight?"
"Oh that would be fabulous, Spike." When she said his name, it sounded like she yelled it.
"Spike." She yelled again.
"SPIKE"!
He sat up from his bed, startled at what had happened. Twilight was standing over him, look a bit annoyed.
"Finally! I've been trying to wake you up over the last five minutes."
"Geez, sorry Twilight. I WAS in the middle of a great dream, until you woke me up."
"Whatever." Twilight said rolling her eyes. "Breakfast is in the kitchen, I have to run. Princess Celestia requested I speak with her newest students. I'll be home in a bit, I- whoop! Gotta go bye Spike!" Twilight said, flying out the door, slamming it shut behind her.
With that, Spike was alone.
"Well, since there's nothing to do, I could either ask Rarity out or go back to sleep."
Both options were put to a halt when he found a gigantic list of chores Twilight left for him.
"Aww man, this is huge! When am I ever-" Spike was interrupted by a knock at the door.
"Sorry we're closed." Spike groaned continuing to look at the list.
" It's me Spike, open up." said an annoyed Rainbow Dash.
Spike opened the door and Rainbow walked in.
"Hello~ Spike how are you?"
"Fine? Twilight's out right now. She's with the Princess in a meeting with new students."
"I see. Well, since I'm here, how about we play a game?" she said giving Spike an evil smirk.
"Okay?"
"Yay!"
They set themselves up to play Truth or Dare and started. They asked some questions about random things, but mostly did dares to avoid some embarrassing questions.
"Alright Spike, truth or dare?" Rainbow asked the dragon.
"Know what? I'm gonna change it up a bit, truth."
"Ugh finally! Thank Celestia above! I feel like I'm about to burst!"
Spike shrank back scared at his own decision he just made.
"Oh no, I just made a HUGE mistake."
"So Spike, you still have that crush on Rarity?"
Spike was seventeen in pony years, meaning that he is more older, mature, and wiser. he knew it was too obvious know and didn't wan't to hide it anymore.
"Ugh fine yes. I still have that crush on Rarity. But, pretty soon I'm gonna make those dreams into a reality and ask her out."
Oh no, she's gonna be heartbroken. Rainbow Dash thought to herself.
As they began to wrap up their game, Rainbows turn came and she accidentally said truth.
"Ah well it's about time! I thought you'd never say it. Well, is it true you still have a crush on Soarin the Wonderbolt?"
Rainbows heart sank as she shifted in her seat.
"Well uh... it's uh.. slightly possible I have a teensy-weensy crush on him." She said, blushing.
"Ha, I knew it! So, have any plans on asking him out?"
"Yeah right, loverboy! The day I ask out Soarin is the day you ask out 'Rarity the Beautiful.'"
"Yeah, well your luck just ran out. I plan on asking her out tomorrow. Better get your best dress there, RD!"
Rainbow Dash's heart dropped and smirk was quickly replaced with a horrified look.
Soarin was the least of her worries.
Oh no! How am I gonna break this to her? Rainbow Dash started thinking. She was thinking of ways of telling her, but in the end, they're all going to hurt her.
"Hey Dash, you should get going, it's starting to get late." he said pointing toward the window. It was late.
"Yeah, I should. Later, Spike. thanks for having me."
"No prob." Spike shut the door, and ran to bed.
While Rainbow was flying, she started thinking about her friend, who by morning, would be heartbroken.
Let's see. I could say that he was thinking about asking out Rarity, but might not. Yeah, that might work. Or, that he... uh... oh this isn't gonna work. I guess I'm gonna have to tell her the truth.
Rainbows thoughts came to an end when she made it to her door. She walked upstairs, and fell asleep.
Fluttershy was pacing her room nervously. She had told Rainbow to go over to the Golden Oaks Library to find out a little more about Spike. She wanted answers. But it was late, and Rainbow had promised that she would tell her about what happened the next morning. She had a feeling that Spike was still obsessed with Rarity, but she thought it would faded as he got older. She loved him a lot, but knew they would never be together.
"Oh Angel, what if he said that he's going to ask her out. What if he already did ask her and she said yes? Oh Angel I'm so nervous, what should I do?"
Angel face palmed and looked at her. He pointed to her bed l motioning for her to go to sleep.
"You're right Angel,"
Angel crossed his arms and smiled proudly.
"You should be getting some sleep. I bet you're really tired."
He looked up at her, annoyed. She took him to his bed and tucked him in.
"Goodnight Angel. Sweet dreams."
Fluttershy yawned.
"I guess that I should be getting some sleep myself." She yawned again.
"Goodnight Angel." she flicked the lights, and went to bed.
Early the next morning, Rainbow Dash woke with a start. She had promised Fluttershy yesterday that she would tell her everything that went on last night, and tell her if Spike liked her back or not.
It was pretty early. Most ponies wouldn't be up at this time, but Rainbow Dash is used to waking up early when she would train for the Wonderbolts and Fluttershy to care for all the animals. They don't mind waking up this early. If anything, they loved it. Watching the sunrise early was quite beautiful. Pinkie Pie enjoyed the sunrise most, sitting at the highest of hills to watch. For some people, it brightened their day as it started. Rainbow decided to walk at a leisurely pace instead of flying so she could watch the sunrise.
On her way to Fluttershys cottage, she was thinking about the night before, the game with Spike.
Hm... I'm worried for both of them. Fluttershy's gonna be devastated when I tell her the news, and Spike's gonna end up heartbroken by Rarity.
"I'm sure everything will be alright, Rainbow Dash!" Pinkie Pie said to Rainbow Dash as she hopped up to her.
"How did you-" but in a blink of an eye, the pink blur was gone.
"Everyday. Every single day she manages to amaze me."
She walked the rest of the way in silence as she occasionally glanced at the sun. It was at a perfect position that most people would never be able to admire. Rainbow smiled as she made her way to the door. She knocks.
"Just a second please- if that's okay."
The door opened, revealing a sleep deprived Fluttershy.
"Dear Celestia Fluttershy, what happened to you?!"
"Oh, I just had a bad dream is all." Fluttershy was half telling the truth.
"What was it about?"
"Come inside and I'll tell you."
Rainbow stepped inside the cottage. As she did, Fluttershy stuck her ha out the door to see if anybody was around. As soon as she knew the coast was clear, she shut and locked the door.
Rainbow took a seat on the couch. As she did, Fluttershy offered some refreshments.
"Would you like anything Rainbow? Some coffee or tea, I just finished breakfast. I made some pancakes and eggs if you want some..."
"Some coffee would be nice Flutters, thanks."
"You're welcome. Are you sure you don't want anything to eat?" Fluttershy gave her a look that said "Please have some food."
"Okay, I'll have a some eggs. Thanks."
"You're welcome. As Fluttershy brought the coffee and eggs out, she popped the question Rainbow didn't want to hear.
"So what was the dream about 'Shy?"
"It was about Spike. And me. And I asked him to d-dinner," at this point you could hear her struggling. "A-And he s-started laughing at me!" she started forming tears in her eyes.
"Hey 'Shy it's alright. we both know if you asked Spike he wouldn't laugh in you! You know Spike is much more mature than that."
"I know,thanks. But it was just so scary for me that I couldn't go back to sleep, thus me looking a mess. But enough of me, how did last night go?" Fluttershy's voice started to crack. She had a feeling she already knew what the answer was gonna be. She didn't want it to come, but she knew it had to.
She sighed."Well Fluttershy, you're not gonna like this. While we were playing Truth or Dare last night, I asked him if he still had feelings for Rarity, he said he still does... and I kinda made a bet with him that 'The day you ask Rarity out is the day I ask out Soarin and he said that he was making plans on doing it... today."
"Oh." was all Fluttershy was able to sputter out. She felt like she was just stabbed in the chest. She didn't expect it to hurt as badly as it did. She sat back in her chair.
"Well okay then. That's fine I guess. I should've known I didn't have a chance with Spike in the first place." Fluttershy said, in a very pessimistic way.
"Hey Flutters, don't talk down like that! Maybe, it might not wor-"
"OF COURSE IT'S GONNA WORK DASH! HE DOES EVERYTHING FOR HER! HE FAWNS OVER HER ON A DAILY BASIS! SHE'D BE A FOOL IF SHE DIDN'T SAY YES!" Fluttershy had yelled to Rainbow Dash.
Fluttershy looked down and started crying.
"It's never gonna work." Fluttershy stated simply.
"Well, I guess we're gonna have to see tomorrow." Rainbow said in the most optimistic way she could.
Spike was getting prepared. He was making sure he had everything ready to go. The reservations to Canterlot's Finest, the roses, the corsage, the chocolates he had bought for her, extra bits just in case of anything, his tuxedo just came in so he had that. He didn't want to leave, get to the boutique, then to find out he's forgetting something. That would ruin his night and the date. Spike wanted to make sure that this night would be a night that he would never forget, and maybe finally get Rarity.
As for Rainbow Dash, she just wanted to get it over with. Even though she made the bet, she also made a PINKIE promise, meaning that this was big. She's extremely nervous. Tonight, she's asking out Soarin to dinner. Soarin the Wonderbolt. She used to think of it as nothing more of a petty crush, but now she's finally doing it! She got her Grand Galloping Gala dress, she had found a beautiful pair of heels. But, even though she made herself look a little more than decent, she didn't want to look fabulous just to get rejected anyway, so she halfway tried. She finished curling her hair (which she didn't believe how hard it really was to do that) and she made her way to the door.
"Let's get this over with."
Spike made his way over to the boutique, which was now in his sights. He looked up to the sky and just stared.
"Dear Luna, please make this night go right."
He made his way to the door and stopped to yelling.
"There is absolutely no way I will be accepted by these ponies Rarity. Do you know where I'm coming from?" a male voice yelled.
"I do. When I visited Canterlot nobody accepted me there, but I soon learned to adjust to it. I promise it will be okay." he heard Rarity say.
He didn't know or care what this was about. He blew it off as just an angry customer, and knocked on the door, followed by hooves shuffling and trotting against the floor, murmuring, and doors shutting.
"J-Just a s-second." said a panicked Rarity.
Just then, the door opened to see an out-of-breath Rarity.
"Oh, why hello Spike, what can I do for you this fine evening?"
"Rarity is everything alright in there?"
"Yes yes darling thanks for asking."
"Okay. Anyway, I got you something. I g-got us two reservations to Canterlot's Finest for dinner t-tonight. Will you be the mare that comes with me?" Spike said in his happiest voice, trying to cover his voice crack and holding out chocolates and roses. Rarity bit her lip.
"Oh Spike, I would love to come with you, buuuut.... I'm terribly busy! Yes I-I'm working on a new dress and it's just been-" She cut herself off. "Oh who am I kidding? Spike, I'm sorry, but I cannot go with you to dinner."
Spike just realized what she said, and it hit him. She didn't feel the same way. It hurt much worse than any other pain he's ever felt in his life. His heart had just been demolished. He wanted to cry, oh so hard. He wanted to beg and plead. He wanted to freak out. He wanted answers. But Spike knew he had to act mature, and not to clingy, so he played it quiet and showed no tears.
"Oh alright then."
"Spike, I'm so-
"Oh no Rarity, don't be. I mean hey, it was worth a shot right? I mean you probably have your reasons and I understand."
And she did. She did but she didn't have the heart to tell him.
"You're face was just so funny! You just looked so scared. I mean it's not such a big deal, right?" he then proceeded to laugh. She didn't notice how nervously upset he sounded, and proceeded to laugh with him.The Spike looked at his watch to get away.
"Hey, would you look at the time! I should be going now Rarity."
"Okay..."
They exchanged goodbyes with each other and Spike gave a very fake smile Rarity couldn't notice, and Spike walked away rather quickly. Once Spike was out of sight of the boutique, he sat down and cried. He cried as hard as he could, which surprised him with how much it hurt him. He didn't care who saw, he just wanted to cry, and he did. Once Spike was finally able to pull himself together, he walked back to the library. Once he made his way inside, he saw Twilight, sitting in a chair reading a book, but put it down when Spike came inside.
"So Casanova, how'd it go?"
"She said no."
"Oh Spike are you-"
"No Twi, I'm fine. Like I told Rarity, it was worth a shot, right?" he said smiling, and chuckling a bit. "Oh, alright then." Twilight was shocked when she heard his reaction. She expected him to react much more, sadly.
"Well, it's getting late. I'm going to bed. Goodnight Spike."
"Goodnight Twilight." she heard the pain in his voice. She wanted to talk to him about it, but was too tired.
About an hour prior,
Rainbow Dash knocked on his door. she was there and it was happening. He opened the door and greeted her.
"Hey Dash, what's up? And can I just say you look astonishing as ever!"
The blush came on strong as she giggled.
"Thanks man. Anyway I came by to ask if you wanted to come to dinner with me?"
"Oh cool so like a date? Sure!"
"Yeah, a date." She said with the dopiest grin and giggle.
"They made their way to a restaurant in Cloudsdale and had pleasant conversation. They talked about each other, the Wonderbolts, etc. After they were finished, they went back to his house in Cloudsdale.
"So Rainbow, I was wondering if we could do this again sometime?"
"Dear Celestia, Soarin Yes!" She hugged and kissed Soarin and spun in circles.
"Hey Dash, do you wanna stay the night? It is a bit late.."
"Absolutely, as long as you don't try anything... yet."
Tthe next day, Spike was just quiet. When Twilight asked him what was wrong, he just acted like he was fine, and just tired. His eating diet was now one meal. He started to confine himself in his room and rarely come out. He didn't show any sadness. At ALL. Actually, he barely showed emotion and just put on an act for Twilight. He didn't like being home anymore or help Twilight. He was a silent mess.
"Spike, I'm leaving. Celestia requested I help her students. I'll be home in a few hours, maybe. Hopefully when I come back we can talk.
"Ok Twilight, have fun!" Spike said entusiastically. Maybe, too enthusiatically, becasue Twilight was thrown off guard by it.
"Wow Spike, something is def- oh no, gotta go! Bye Spike, when I come home we will talk." Twilight flew out the door and it shut behind her.
"We'll see." Spike muttered. He entered the bathroom and loomed in the mirror.
Spike couldn't stand his reflection. It made him upset. Angry even. Seeing it reminded him of last night. It made him see how worthless he was, and how ugly he is. Nopony would want to see a dragon, let alone have a romantic relationship with one. He hated himself. Seeing his reflection, he started to let tears fall, but he didn't sob.
"What's wrong with me? I'm not mean. Why won't she like me back?" His sadness soon turned to anger.
"After all I've done for her, and this is how she repays me? This is fucking ridiculous. I did so much for her, from diamond dogs to gem hunting to being her FUCKING PIN CUSHION, FUCK HER! He yelled. GOD DAMMIT!"
Spike punched the mirror as hard as he could as the glass fell to the floor. He looked at it, tempted to do some things. He picked up a shard and looked at it. Blood was coming down his hands. Even tbough he was a dragon, and had protective scales, he didn't have them on his fists and forearms. That left that area vulnerable. He looked at the remains of the shattered. He said to himself:
"Why do I still breathe? When will it end? Who fucking cares?"
He then put the blade to his wrists. He thought twice about his next move, but his decision was final.
"I just want the pain to go away..."
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He cut. He cut a small vertical line from the bottom of his veins. The blood rushed out and dripped to the floor and down his arm. He didn't care. It took his mind of ths problem at hand. It may have hurt him, but he just wanted his mind off of her. He made two small cuts and they were decently deep, making sure not to hit any veins. There was a puddle of blood on the floor below him. His feet was covered in the blood. Spike finally finished with the two cuts, one for pain, one for pleasure. He cleaned the bathroom up, got a new mirror from the basement, threw away the shards of glass, and took a shower.
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The cuts started to sting. The real pain was starting to come in, but he ignored it. After he finished, he got dressed and headed for Rainbow Dashs house to catch up. He made sure he had something long on to cover his "blemishes."
When he got there, he made sure he didn't look miserable. Hs knocked on the door.
"'Sup Spike. Come in." The rainbow maned mare said.
"So, want anything to drink?" Dash said.
"No thanks."
"Okay. So, what happened last night?" Rainbow Dash knew it wouldn't have gone well. She knew Rarity too well and Rarity didn't want Spike. She wanted a rich colt from Canterlot.
"Sbe said no." Spike said angrily.
"Oh dude, I'm sorry. I thought it would've worked out beween you guys, since you do so much for her." she said half telling the truth, patting Spike on the back, just to be stopped by him.
"Well, me and Soarin are together now. We had alot of fun at dinner and at home." She relalized after that what she said sounded better in her head. Spike giggled immaturely.
"Good for you guys. I'm proud of you."
"Thanks Spike, but if it wasn't for the bet you made, I never would have."
"Really Dash? Thanks."
"No, thank you. Actually I was just about tl head to Fluttershys place. You wanna come?"
"Ehh, sure."
Spike and Rainbow flew down and went to Fluttershys place. (He has wings by the way)
When they arrived, Fluttershy was eagerly awaiting their arrival.
"Hello Rainbow, Hi Spike, how are you?"
"Fine." he said like he didnt care, but Fluttershy didn't really take offense.
"Do you guys want anything? Some drinks?" they both nodded no.
"So Flutters, you know how I was telling you about how I was gonna go out with Soarin? I did and asked me if he wanted to do it again sometime! It was so cool!"
"Awesome Dash. So Spike, I heard you asked Rarity out, how'd it go?
"She said no." he said no sounding aggitated from everyone asking.
"Oh okay." she got the message of: "I don't want to talk about it next subject."
Rainbow continued talking about what happened during her date, but Spike didn't listen. He was so upset about being rejected, he wanted to freak out. All he wanted were answers.
"Of course Spike. Is something wrong?" Fluttershy said nervously, feeling like she did something wrong.
"Well, it's about last night. When I got there, I ad everything I needed, plus roses and chocolate for her. It's just, when I asked her to dinner, she said she didn't want to go. I just feel like I did something wrong, 'Shy. What is it about me that made her say no? It's because I'm unnattractive and clingy. I just," his voice was starting to crack with every word. Tears were forming in his eyes.
"I j-just, do SO much f-for her! I work my scales everyday so she can just stab them with her pins?! I tried so hard to be perfect for her! I p-planned this out in my head for so long. I had bits put aside for this and everything! Whats wrong with me?" Spike was now a mess. Fluttershy was hugging him in her arms as she tried to comfort him as much as possible.
"It isn't fair! Why does she get me to be her pin cushion and USE ME like that?" He sat there with his head in his hands. "Whats wrong with me?"
"Spike, there is not a thing in the world wrong with you. You are the cutest, sweetest, nicest dragon I've ever had the pleasure to meet."
"Th-then why is she so mean?! W-Why did she use me?" Spike yelled back, stuttering.
"I don't know. I honestly never expected Rarity to do this..." Fluttershy said, looking downward. She seemed like she was hiding something.
Was she hiding something something?
"Fluttershy, are you hiding something?"
"She came back to reality.
"Oh! Umm... yes of course! I-I mean, n-no. No I am not. I'm not hiding anything." Clearly lying.
Spike sighed.
"Okay I am. Spike, don't react when I tell you." Fluttershy said nervously.
"Okay. Wh-"
"Rarity is dating someone!" Fluttershy spit out rather quickly.
"Wha-what? B-but... Fancy.. she...l-led me on. She led me on." Spike was in complete shock. Knce he realized what just happened, he met reality.
"Rarity led me on. How could she? I thought she cared, too." Spike said, looking rather disappointed.
"Spike, I'm so sorry. I know how it fe-"
"No you don't! You have no idea whatsoever! Don't you dare act like you d-"
"Spike. I do."
Spike, baffled, fell to the floor and just bawled. He let loose. For a minute, he thought he had never cried this hard, but then he remembered that night. Then, it hit him. The yelling, the arguing, the shufflinfg and doors shutting. That wasn't a customer.
That wasn't a customer.
"Th-that. Wasn't a cu-customer. That wasn't a customer. That was him. That night, he was there. He didn't want tk go public. He yelled at her. She lied to me. How could she?" Spike was out of words. He started crying again.
"Spike, I'm sorry. If anything, you're perfect. Rarity can't see it because she's so blinded by money. Rarity is missing out on so much. You're perfect Spike." She looked out the window. "Why don't you stay here for the night? I'm not gonna make you walk out in this darkness." Fluttershy offered.
"Thanks Flutters." Wiping a tear. "Um.. I hope you don't mind, can I sleep with you in your bed tonight? I get kinda lonely."
"Absolutely Spike, I don't mind at all." Spike hugged Fluttershy, which made Fluttershy overjoyed.
They showered and went to bed. Spike couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about everyhing. Fancy Pants. The customer who couldn't be seen in public. This angered Spike. She was dating some stuck-up, rich, Canterlot colt and just used Spike for assistance. She didn't need Spike. She could just throw him away at any minute when he became useless. She didn't love Spike. She didn't even like Spike. He couldn't take anymore. He wanted to end himself. He felt so useless. He felt like his life wasn't important.
He got up from the bed, careful not to wake Fluttershy. He mad his way to the bathroom. He removed the razor from his pocket. Cutting was now routine. He had no feeling from it, just happiness. Yet, he felt like nothing.
"Why do I even bother?"
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He ran the blade down his wrist. He kept going. This was a long one. He continued crying.
"Why use me? I thought you cared. I gave you everything. what more could you want, you stingy bitch!" He was getting loud, but fortunately finished before he would start yelling.
Unfortunately, Fluttershy watched from the doorway, silently crying.
"S-Spike?"
"Oh Celestia,Fluttershy. I'm sorry you had to see that! Please don't tell anyone! Please, can you keep this between us?"
"Spike, this is unhealthy! Please don't do this to yourself. I won't say anything if you stop. And I will check daily if that's what it's gonna take."
"Thank you so much Flutters." He hugged her, but she didn't want it. She was so upset at Spike. How could he do something like this to himself?
As they went back to bed, she kissed his forehead. He smiled.
The next morning arrived quickly. Spike awoke to the smell of breakfast. He used his keen sense of smell to tell him what was cooking. He smelled crêpes and toast, eggs and cheese omeletes. He also hinted chocolate. What was this heaven he was smelling? He practically flew out of the bed he was sleeping in. He stopped for a second, trying to remember last night. He slept in Fluttershys bed. Then the rest came flooding back in. He tried to avoid it by making the bed, washing up, then going downstairs for breakfast. He walked past Fluttershy to the table. She handed him a plate with two chocolate chip crêpes, four slices of toast, two sunny-side up eggs, and one extra cheesy omelete with a nice tall glass of orange juice.
"Good morning, Spike. Did you have a good night?" Other than when you got up to cut yourself
"It was good, other than the incident, I slept well."
"Good. Now let me see your wrists." Fluttershy said, holding her hoof out.
"Why d-"
"Spike, show me your wrists. Now." Fluttershy gritted, holding her anger.
"Fine." He lifted his sleeve and showed her.
"Hmm. Seems the same from last night. Your free to continue." She said, calming down.
Why Spike? Why would you- Her thoughts were interrupted by a hug from Spike.
"Fluttershy, thank you so much for yesterday and last night. I just needed to talk to someone. Thanks."
"You don't need to thank me Spike. I enjoy your company, and I'm just thankful I was able to get you to stop last night. Hopefully.
"No 'Shy, You're the only person who can understand my pain. You took me in and got me away from all of my pain. Without you, I'd probably still be depressed and... dangerous to myself. That's why I want to treat you to dinner tomorrow." Spike said smiling to her.
"Ooh thank you thank you thank you so so soo much! Uh.. I..ahem. I mean, That sounds lovely." She said, retreating her head into her bangs and flying upstairs.
"Okay.." Spike said, leaving the scene. As he was making his way back to the library, he noticed it was getting late. He didn't care. He felt so secure knowing Fluttershy was there to go to whenever he needed to. He knew Twilight was gonna be worried. That's why he started to walk faster. Everything that Spike did during that walk, he couldn't get her off his mind.
She was excited when I invited her to dinner. Really excited. What if she- nah, there's no way. His thoughts came to an end when he got to the door. When he walked inside, Twilight was worried sick, as usual.
"Ooh Spike, where have you been?! You didn't come home yesterday, and I got worried. But I didn't do anything, JUST in case I was overreacting. So where were you?"
"I slept over Fluttershys cottage. I needed to vent and she was there for me. Then she invited to slee over since it was late anyway. Sorry."
"Don't be sorry, as long as you're alright. So, why WERE you upset the oher day?"
"Well..." And Spike explained it to Twilight. Everything except the cutting. That was too much for her to know. By the time he finished, it was really late. They exchanged their goodnights, and went to bed.
Spike woke up in the middle of the night and went to the bathroom. He stared at his reflection with angry eyes. He wanted to so badly. It was right in front of his face. He could do it then and there. Nobody would know. Except Fluttershy. He picked u he blade, tears in his eyes, and put it to his skin. He thought about it for a decently long time.
"No. I can't do it. I promised her." He put the blade back under the cabinet and wiped his tears. Your worth it, Spike. She has faith in you. He looked at himself in the mirror once more, but this time, he didn't see a worthless dragon. He saw a dragon that was important to somepony. Spike went back to bed, and had a goodnights sleep.
The next day was pretty boring and uneventful. But later in the afternoon, he was getting ready for dinner. He was basically prepared. He already had the tuxedo from the night that should not be named. He had bought chocolate, he bought a Forget-Me-Not for her(it's a flower, just so you know). He had an new reservation to Canterlots Finest. He had extra bits, just in case. He was ready.
"Hey Spike, what's got you so spiffed up?" Twilight asked, peeking from the doorway.
"Oh, I'm just taking Fluttershy to dinner. It's my way of thanking her."
"Ooooh, did Spike get over Rarity?" She teased.
"Ha ha ha, very funny. No, Im just be nice."
"Okay" She said sarastically. "Hey, did you buy her chocolate and flowers?"
"Yeah, it's a surpise for Fluttershy."
"Spike, are you sure you don't like her?"
Spike blushed at the question. Wait, blushed?
"No Twilight, I don't. I'm just being friendly. Stop asking."
"Whatever you say, Spike. Have a good night."
"Thanks."
He walked out the door and made his way to the cottage.
"I don't like her. She's just a friend. Right?"
At the cottage, Rainbow Dash was helping Fluttershy get ready. Fluttershy was almost prepared. She had her Grand Galloping Gala dress on, her hair was in curls(which she could do much better than Rainbow could). She was ready. She was just waiting for Spike to come now.
"So what's Spike doing for you?"
"Oh, he's taking me to Canterlots Finest, that place he was gonna take Rarity to."
"Aw, well that's pretty sweet of him." "I know, he's such a gentledrake. This is what makes him so great. He is just so nice and caring, Nad he's so good-looking, and he-"
"Yeah yeah he's Romeo." Rainbow interrupted, she seemsled annoyed by it, but not too much.
"Sorry Dash. Anyway, should I bring anything?"
"No way. If he's taking you, then he's gonna be the one paying for everything."
"Yeah, you're right, Dash." Fluttershy agreed. It wasn't long they had to wait for him. He knocked on the door and Rainbow hid behind the couch. When she opened it, Spike was in shock.
"Woah Fluttershy, you look-"
"Oh I knew it. This dress is horrible."Fluttershy cried out, going to fly inside and changed, but was stopped by Spike.
"No 'Shy, I love it. You look stunning. I really do love it. I... I.."Well, tell her you love her! Wait, what? No I don't! His mind was arguing with itself.
"I'm at a loss for words." Spike assured with a wide smile.
"Thank you Spike. You look very handsome yourself."
To his surpise, he blushed, which made Fluttershy giggle.
"Thanks Fluttershy."
Bwhind the couch, Rainbow Dash was laughing hard. She was in tears. Mostly from laughing, but also because of how corny and cute it was.
Spike and Fluttershy left the cottage pretty early, around 6 a.m. They made their way to the train station to go to Canterlot. What they didn't know though was that Rainbow Dash followed them, since she was having so much fun with their cheesy romance.
At the station, they had to wait a little while for the train to come back so while they waited, Spike brought her to buy a big pretzel.
"Spike, you don't have to buy me one.."
"But that's the thing Fluttershy, I want to. Here." He handed the pretzel to Fluttershy, who nervously took it.
"Spike, I've never had a pretzel before." Fluttershy said nervously. "What if i don't like it?"
"Well, try it and find out, I bet you will." Spike said, winking.
And she did. Fluttershy took a small bite and chewed around a little bit.
"Mmm! This is really good, Spike, thanks for buying this."
"No problem. I just decided to get this to hold us over until dinner."
And very soon, the train arrived. On the train, Spike and Fluttershy were having thoughts of their own.
Spike glanced over at Fluttershy.
She's so beautiful. Wait, what?
Ugh, he's such a gentledrake. I love him so much.
Wait, I don't like Fluttershy like that. But, she's so
Handsome! And his
Eyes are so bright and gorgeous. Man, she's
Just so
"Lovely!" They both yelled out, blushing at each other. They covered their mouths and the rest of the ride was silent.
They finally arrived at the Canterlot, and made their way out. The walk was just as quiet as they ride there. Spike was still trying to figure out his thoughts. He didn't like Fluttershy. His heart belonged to Rarity, even though she didn't want him, and she had Fancy Pants. He didn't want to be in a bad mood on the walk their, so he thought about something that made him smile.
Unfortunately, for him, that's Fluttershy.
"Should we go inside?" Fluttershy asked, snapping him out of his daze.
"Yeah, let's go." They made their way inside, and had their dinner. But outside, was also another guest, who flew around outside, waiting for them to take a seat so she can watch the rest of the dinner unfold.
It was Rainbow Dash.
'Wow, this place is fancy!' Rainbow said to herself, scaling the building impatiently.
'Hmm. I need to get a closer look,' she said when the took their seat.
She flew in different directions of the window when she found a perfect spot.
'Yes!' She sat back, and watched the night unfold. She noticed that Fluttershy was subtly fawning over Spike. He didn't notice, since he was pretty stuck in his thoughts.
"Spike, I have to thank you for taking me out to dinner tonight. Even though we're both really quiet, this is wonderful."
"Fluttershy, I'm sorry I'm really quiet tonight. I have a lot of stuff on my mind. So, how are you enjoying your night?"
"I'm having a good time regardless, Spike. We don't have to be talking, or one of us trying to do something to make this eventful. We could just sit here and have dinner together and have a great time, because I'm with you." Fluttershy said boldly, but then retreating back into her hair.
"Wow 'Shy, you're right. But I also don't want to seem like I don't want to be here, or don't care you're here either, because it's nice to have you around."
Fluttershys heart jumped when he said that, which made her blush. Spike laughed, but Rainbow was laughing harder.
Rainbow was in tears, but at the same time, she was really into it. She watched like it was a movie, and it was getting to the best part.
They enjoyed the rest of their dinner in a decent amount of silence, but it wasn't awkward. Spike made sure that Fluttershy knew he wasn't ignoring her.
"Hey Fluttershy, I have a question."
"Yeah, Spike?"
"Well, I was wondering i-if you ever wanted t-to do this again sometime, l-like go to dinner with me again." Spike stuttered through. He tried his hardest not to, but it keeps happening to him. 'I'm gonna have to work on that.' He thought.
"I.. well I um.. I-"
"Say yes already 'Shy!" Rainbow yelled from the window.
She smiled. "I would love too, Spike."
"Yes!" Was all he was able to say without looking like a school filly. "Just one more question. Rainbow how long have you been there?"
"Oh! Well, I was just... in the neighborhood, and I just happened to see you guys."
"Yeah... So do you wanna head back now?"
"Yeah sure, Spike."
They made their way out of the restaurant, and rode the train back to Ponyville.
When they got off of the train, Rainbow was ready to "leave."
"Well, I'm gonna go, Soarin's probably waiting for me." She lied.
"Okay then." They said in unison.
Rainbow flew high in the sky, just to come down behind the cottage, but still able to see them.
"I had a really good time tonight, Spike. I can't wait to do this again."
"Neither can I, Flutters. Tonight was great."
For a minute neither moved, but neither noticed. They didn't know what to do. But suddenly, one of them went in for a kiss.
It was Spike.
They kissed. He was enjoying it, and so was Fluttershy, but she was in shock afterwards. When they finished, he blushed at her and she blushed back heavier. She shut the door in his face and flew upstairs as fast as she could. She was so embarrassed, but at the same time, overjoyed.
Rainbow came out from behind and told Spike she would handle it.
"Where did you come from?" he asked her.
"Don't worry about it. Just go home and I'll talk to her."
And he did. He had such a good night, he was so excited, even though Fluttershy slammed the door in his face. He felt her go with it though, so he knew she enjoyed it. But Spike was still dealing with his feelings. He wanted to just go home and think about it, when he heard crying.
*Caution for some very vulgar language throughout this chapter. Just saying*
Without thinking, Spike ran into the boutique and up the stairs. All of the lights were off and the whole building was a mess. He stopped at the top of the stairs and looked around. It was like the place was hit by a hurricane. Spike was appalled. It was always messy, yeah, but it was an organized mess. This was different, like somepony destroyed everything. Spike grew worried. He made his way to Raritys door. He heard crying, and it was definately Rarity. He was about to storm in when he remembered:
'It's never okay to just walk in to a ladies room. Knock first.' a voice told him. He knocked on the door.
"Sweetie Belle I told you to go play with the others. Go away please!" Rarity yelled. She somewhat stopped crying just to say that. Then he heard her go back to crying heavily.
"Rarity, it's Spike. Is everything okay?" Her sobs soften almost immediately.
"Sp-Spikey, is that you?"
"Yeah it is. Is everything okay?" He asked like he didn't already know. He heard her start crying again, but harder. "I'm coming in." He said before turning the doorknob, but it was locked.
"Please d-don't. I'm f-fine." She yelled between sobs.
"I'm coming in Rarity." He said again, this time barging the door open. He immediately ran to her side, on the floor.
The room was the worst part of the boutique. If there was anything nice, it's probably ruined now. It looks as if somebody were to literally destroy the room.
"Rarity, what's wrong?"
"Nothing Spikey, I'm okay."
"Doesn't sound like it." Then it hit him. "Where's Fancy Pants?" Saying that word was like spitting poison.
"How did you kn-"
"Fluttershy told me. Where is he?"
"He went back to Canterlot. He left me."
"Why? What happened?"
She sighed, giving up. "Fine. He left me beause of his reputation. He said that if we became public, it would ruin him He didn't wan to be seen woth lower class in front of higher class. I told him it wouldn't and we'd be fine, but he didn't care to here it." Rarity said, tears forming at her eyes. Spikey, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about hi-"
"Stop, we're not going to get into this. I just came to check on you and make sure you okay, and make my leave. And to think I thought something was wrong."
Rarity was beyond appalled. She was so taken back by Spike, she didn't know what to do. She had never seen this side of Spike. It scared her. It was Fancy Pants all over.
"Spikey Wikey, I have never seen this side of you. What has gotten into you?"
"I already told you we're not getting into this. Now that I know you're okay, I'm leaving." Spike made no hesitation to leave her and he made his way to the door.
"Spikey-"
"Stop. You know Rarity, you have alot of nerve to call me that. That's a pet name you gave me, because I'm your pet. And you could never be with a pet. Don't ever call me that name again. And don't bother coming to find me either."
Rarity knew what this was about.
"Spike, if it means-"
I don't wnant to hear your apologies. You hurt me, lied to me, and frankly, I don't care to hear any of it."
Rarity kept going, seeing nothing wrong in anything she's saying.
"Spike, can we still go to dinner?"
"You're out of your mind if you think I would want to. Even if I did, I reused them and went with Fluttershy." He said, beginning to blush.
"Fluttershy, what do you see in her?"
"Well, she's sweet, nice, beautiful, and unlike you, she cares about me. And after what you did to me that night, she was there for me for the pain I was in..I.. was so hurt, Rarity." He now said, starting to just cry. Spike said. He second guessed himself. He didn't realize until just the what he really saw in her. "And since she stuck with me until I was better, I treated her to dinner." Rarity smirked, out of all her sadness.
"Are you two a thing now?" She asked.
"Why do you even care? Another relationship you wanna ruin?"
"Because Spike, if I can't make you happy, I hope somepony else can." She said, tears forming in her eyes agian.
"Save it. Thanks, but save it. You made me happy for so long, Maybe if youwere honest with me, I wouldn't be so mad, more upset. But you led me on for years and years. And you hurt me-"
"And I'm so-so-soo sorry. I only did it so I wouldn't hurt you."
"But you did."
"I didn't try to."
"But you did and that's the point. You weren't mature enough to come out and say you weren't all those years ago and now we're here. Who's the kid now, Rarity?"
Rarity was so taken back, she had no words.
"That's what I thought. Goodbye Rarity." Rarity realized he was leaving, and wasn't gonna make it look like he was right.
"You're acting like Fancy Pants. Gonna be here for me one day nd gone the next. Typical. Colts and dragons are all the same."
Spike was beyond words. He wanted to choke her. Snap her neck, but he didn't. Deep inside, he still loved Rarity.
"Is this what you want to do, Rares. Compare me to some bitch pony boy that was to good for you, so left? Are you sure? Because if anyone, that pony is you. Why is it Rares? Be honest, why don't you want to be with me? Age? Being a dragon?"
"No, not at all-"
"Then why? Is it because your reputation as the best fashion designer in Ponyville and Canterlot? Is it becasue dating a dragon would be too much for them? Too disgusting and low class?" Rarity knew that was the reason.
"That's what I thought."
"Wait, I know how to make this up to you." She got up from her bed and made her way torwards Spike. She looked him in his emerald eyes.
And kissed him.
On one hand, this was what Spike always wanted. He had been waiting for this moment for so long, and now he had it. On he other hand, this was wrong, and he knew it. He thought of Fluttershy. She helped him through so much. All of his pain, eased away when he was with her. This wasn't right. She's sweet, kind, and the person Spike could trust. Rarity wasn't. She was not Fluttershy.
"No, stop!" Spike yelled, pushing her away, even though deep down, he didn't want to. "What was that about, Rarity?!"
"Isn't this what you wanted?"
"N-No. No. You had your chance, and you blew it. You ruined it now. You lied to me, Rarity, and you must be blind to not see it. Maybe I just need some sleep, but I know that I need space from you. All of a sudden you want me now? No! I'm not youre rebound. Maybe I'll change my mind in the future, but right now, Fluttershy is who I want to be with. I waited years for you, wnd I got shit as a result. All I wanted was a sign! Just... leave me alone." were his last words before storming out the door. "Spike wait!" but it was too late. He was out of the boutique.
"I hope we can still be friends." She said under her breath.
Outside, Spike, was trying to figure out what to do. He just told his childhood love he wanted nothing to do with her. He just anted to run away and not look back. He thought about going to talk to somepony. Rainbow Dash is out, because she'd tell Fluttershy, and not Fluttershy because her and Rarity are best friends, and Rarity jus kissed him. Twilight wouldn't even bother to care and continue to read. He wws alone again. He flew as fast as he could, at speeds rivaling Rainbow Dash. He flew into the Everfree forest, and didn't look back. But, Spike had to be careful, because night was coming very fast.
The next day, Fluttershy went through her morning wtih enthusiasm. She had bit of "pep" in her step, humming a tune while doing the daily chores. She had a huge smile on her face that was noticed by Angel, who looked curious as to why shebwas so happy. Fluttershy was always happy, but this was enough to scare Angel. As Fluttershy finished tending to her garden, she entered her cottage and noticed the flowers. Spike gave those to her last night.
"Spike..." She muttered, her smile widening even more. She rememebered last night. Taking her to dinner. Bringing her around Canterlot. Spike being such a gentledrake. Spike kissing her at the door.
Spike kissed her at the door.
And she slammed the door in his face. He smile left her face, She felt bad for Spike.
"I need to apologize to Spike." Fluttershy said, leisurely making her way out.
------------------------------------- Back at the library, Twilight was just waking up. She looked over to the bed on the other side of the room. It was made perfectly.
"Hmm. did Spike already wake up?" She groggily said to herself.
She made her way downstairs. No sign of Spike anywhere.
"Where is Spike?" She was saying to herself.
Then she finally remembered.
"Hehe. Oh yeah." She stopped her worrying and made breakfast. That was until she heard a knock at the door.
"Mm. Hold on. I'm on my way." She said, still drowsy.
"T-Twilight? It's an emergency. It's about Spike."
Twilight felt worried, but quickly relaxed herself. She knew it couldn't have been that bad. She opened the door.
What she found was shocking. She saw, standing across from her, was a distraught Rarity. She was in tears. Her make-up smudged and hair a mess. She had bags under her eyes. She must not have gotten sleep.
"What's up?"
"It's about Spike."
"Yeah, you told me that, but what happened?"
"Well. It started about yesterday afternoon, when Fancy Pants came over-"
"Fancy Pants came over?"
"Yes, we were dating. He told me to keep it a secret, which is why he left me. Anyway..." and Rarity explained everything to her. Throughout the story, she would start to cry more and more. By the end, she was bawling her eyes out.
"...So I came here to apologize to him, even though he doesn't want to see me. What do you think about this?"
"Rarity, I'm disappointed in you. How could you do this to Spike for so long? And then go after him now? You were so greedy, using his love to get what you wanted. You're supposed to be the Element of Generousity. How could you?"
"I know Twilight. That's why I came to apologize."
"You're out of luck. He didn't come home, so I assumed he slept over Fluttershys cottage after their date. That's the only place he could be."
"Let's get going then." They were just about to leave, when they heard a knock at the door.
"Come in." Twilght said.
In came Fluttershy, with a grin on her face.
"Fluttershy? Where's Spike?" Twilight asked.
"I thought he was here. I came to apologize for slamming the door in his face when... he kissed me. I was so shocked, I just had to. Luckily, Rainbow explained to him why and he was content and went home."
"That must have been when he came to the boutique." Rarity said.
"Spike went to the boutique last night?"
"We'll explain on the way, but we have to leave now." Twilight said. Even though her exterior was cool and calm, she was freaking out on the inside. Everything happening with Rarity and Fluttershy, and to top it off, Spike didn't come home. Twilight was worried. They started a search party and began looking for Spike.
In the Everfree forest, Spke managed to get to the very edge. He was sitting on a cliff, looking at the rest of Equestria. It was so beautiful. He had never seen anything like it. Spike was able to clear his head. Spike still had to make a decision, which was a bit obvious.
"I wish I could stay here forever. Forget about everything. And just watch the sunset." Spike said to himself. He took a deeo breathe and began to think.
Fluttershy was the best thing to happen to him. She made him so hapoy, and she basically saved his life. He knows now, he wants to be with her. But, something inside Spike kept going with Rarity. She always held a piece of his heart, the fire ruby. He gave that to her, and she loved it. And when they kissed, he knew it was wrong, but he didn't care in the moment until reality hit him. The kiss was all he ever wanted. But it was wrong. And so is what Rarity did to him. It made him want to burn down the forest right there. But when his thoughts went back to Fluttershy, he was fine. He started hearing her voice. Sweet sweet Fluttershy.
And Rainbow Dash? Spike looked up and noticed the two flying in the air looking for him. He didn't even bother running. He knew he would be cauht by one of them. he heard Applejack and Pinkie in the bakground, Twilight sounded worried, Rarity wasn't even talking.
Suddenly he felt something brush up against his arm.
It was Fluttershy, and she took a seat right next to him.
"Hello Spike.."
"H-Hi. Do you already know?"
"Y-Yes."
"I'm so sorry this happened."
"Don't apologize. I would've done the same thing as you."
"You would?"
"Of course I would. I don't blame you for what you did. It was Raritys fault. She came onto you, and you had nothing to do with it." You comforted her in her time of need when she needed somepony. She sounds like you a little." She joked.
"Yeah, I guess."
Fluttershy cuddled up on his arm and they watched the he bottom of the sun hit the horizon. It was going to be dark soon. Spike wraped his arm around Fluttershy and they laid together. Then, Fluttershy went in for a kiss, unbeknownst to Spike. And this time, it didn't feel awkward. No pony felt like hiding when it happened. Spike went along with it, and they felt the sparks fly.
"I love you" They said in unison. Then, Rarity found them. Spike cleared his throat.
"Oh boy, I should continue looking for Spike, since he's not here!" Rarity said, winking to Spike. They finished their kiss. Fluttershy and Spike felt so happy to be together. This was nice.
As Rarity walked away to let Spike and Fluttershy be, she still felt really upset. Even though Spike had his marefriend, she wanted Spike back. She was finally able to return the feelings to him, but he didn't want her. She misses her old Spikey-Wikey, the one always so eager to help, the one who s always such a gentledrake, and was always so happy to be with her. It was the little things she took advantage of she now loves the most. But now that Spike "forgave" her, she was happy that she had her friend back. But it still didn't feel the same.
Months had past. Spike moved out of the library and in with Fluttershy. Spike still visits Rarity at the boutique, but not as much. Spike got a job with Fluttershy, helping the more "unfriendly" animals, and some from the Everfree. Fluttershy finally became less timid. She has to be, being with Spike. Rarity is still single. She works alot more now, getting many, many more requests from Caterlot and Manehatten. Everything was back to normal in Ponyville, but Rarity hasn't been. Since the day Spike ran away, she has been feeling, guilty. Nopony knew why. She was still social and talked with her friends alot. It'sonly when Spike and Fluttershy are mentioned.
One day, Rarity decided to pay a visit to the lovely couple.
Spike and Fluttershy were relaxing in the bedroom. Fluttershy reading and Spike eating.
"Don't get any crumbs on the bed. The animals will be on this bed faster than you'd think." Fluttershy said sternly
"I won't. I promise." Spike said, sitting on the bed with a sapphire sandwich. Spike kissed her cheek. Fluttershy blushed, making Spike continue.
"Spiiike, not tonight. Maybe tomorrow."
"But 'Shyyyyyyyyy," Spike moaned, continuing.
"Spike, I told you n-" She was interrupted by a kncok on the door.
"Who could it be at this time?" She asked.
"I got it." Spike said.
Spike went downstairs to the door.
"Who is it?"
"Spike? It's Rarity. Can we talk?"
Spike opened the door relatively quickly, since he hadn't talked to Rarity in two weeks. He was shocked to see her look so, unlke herself. Her hair rushed through, make-up smudged, she looked overtired. It looked as if she barely tried putting anything on.
"Could we talk in private?"
"Uh sure. Fluttershys in he room, so we could talk here?"
"Okay."
"Spikey, who is it?" Fluttershy asked, coming down he stairs.
"Spikey" Rarity muttered the name.
"It's Rarity."
"Oh, alright. Hello Rarity."
"Hello Fluttershy."
"I'll be waiting upstairs for you, Spike." winking at him.
"Okay." Spike smiled. "So what's this about, Rares?"
"Rares" she muttered.
"What was that?" He asked.
"Oh, nothing. So I just came to talk to you about somethings."
"Like?"
She couldn't hold back her tears anymore.
"Spike, I'm so sorry! I never meant to hurt you like I did! I'm so sorry!" She cried, hugging him tightly.
"Rarity, calm down. What are you talking about?"
"Months back, when you asked me out to dinner. I should've been honest with you Spike. I really wish I could! Spike, I'm in love with you!" She said.
"Rarity, y-you... l-love me?" He stuttered. He was in utter shock.
"Yes Spike, I love you. Over the years, you made me smile and you helped me so much for so long, and I took advantage of you. It was the worst thing I could ever do. When I've been upset, you would be there and I would treat you like a servant. I'm so sorry."
Spike was taken back. Really, he was. His childhood crush, telling him she loves him. If he wasn't in love with Fluttershy, and Rarity didn't hurt him like she did, this would be a dream come true.
"I wish i could've seen how much of an asshole Fancy Pants really was. Do you think you could forgive me for everything?"
At that moment, all of the memories came flooding back in. The lying, the pain she brought, the tears, the blood, the cutting, He began to tear up.
"You know how much you actually hurt me ?"
"Yes Spike! I would kill to take it all back!"
"And if this EVER, happens again, you know you will be punished?"
"Y-Yes."
"Omay then. Rarity, I forgive you." He said, tears running down his cheek. Raritys make-up ran down her face.
"You know you still hold a piece of my heart, right?" Spike asked.
"You mean, this one?" Revealing the fire ruby, from all those year ago.
"Wow, you actually still have that?"
"I would never give this away, Spike. This is worth so much to me."
"Yeah."
"Okay Spike, I should get going. I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yep."
"Goodbye my Spikey-Wikey." Giving him a peck on the cheek, making him blush.
"See ya, Rares."
And that was the end of that.
"Spike darling, come to bed. I have a surprise for you." Fluttershy said, rather seductively. Spike knew where this was going. This was going to be a good night.
