The Carousel Boutique known for housing a proper and sophisticated unicorn was in complete disarray, dresses and gems were scattered throughout the building as a white blur would grab them than throw them back to the ground. The term "organized chaos" wouldn't even cover this anarchy. In the middle of the once clean room was a small purple dragon whom was covered head to toe in cloth and ribbon. He shook his head then he pulled the cloth off of himself.
"Rarity is this really necessary I mean it's just an order for Princess Cadence," Spike said. The white blur stopped in mid air and dashed straight to the poor drake.
"Just an order?, JUST AN ORDER!" Rarity yelled just inches from his face. He backed away a little.
"Uhh, Yes?" Spike backed away more but he stumbled over his tail and fell. She stood over him a stared directly into his eyes. Her stare was enough to make the drake's heart cold.
"Spike this is an order for a princess do you not know this means!" Rarity said. Spike mouth went dry.
"No?" Spike said. Rarity growled.
"It means if I mess up for royalty I would become a laughing stock nopony would want to buy my dresses, so that's why I invited Coco Pommel to come here assist with the dresses," Rarity realized how she looked and how the boutique looked. "Oh dear, I did make a mess if myself didn't I," Rarity looked down at Spike and climbed off of him. "Sorry Spike I went too far," Rarity said.
"Yeah, you did but Coco Pommel is going to be your assistant. Wasn't she from Manehattan?" Spike asked. Rarity nodded while cleaning up the room. "So what about me?" Spike asked. Rarity walked up to him.
"Don't worry Spike you can help as well, besides Coco is barely just a mare and she is talented but I'm sure she would appreciate your help," Rarity nuzzled him. Which caused him to blush slightly.
"Okay Rarity I would like to help you with the order and besides I can also show Coco Pommel around town so she can feel comfortable," Spike suggested.
"Spike that a divine idea, you're such a good friend," Rarity gave him a hug.
"Yeah I try,"
In Manehattan.
Coco Pommel was fixing her mane in a mirror. She had a slight flow of confidence that usually didn't show due to her shy nature. She brushed her mane in her usual straight style. "I can't believe it, Rarity wants me to go to Ponyville to make help make dresses for Princess Cadence!," She said excitedly. "This is such a honor out of all the ponies she could of chosen she chose me!," she walked out of her bathroom and walked outside to the balcony of her apartment.
Below her were the bustling streets of Manehattan. She took a deep breath and let it out. "Goodbye Manehattan, hello Ponyville!" She walked back into her room and grabbed her saddle bag. She exited the room and walked down a hallway to an elevator. She walked into the elevator and pushed the lobby button. The elevator descended and she felt a familiar churn in her stomach. After a few seconds the twin doors opened she walked to the main entrance and exited.
"Hello Coco where you off to now?" The doorman asked.
"I'm off to Ponyville for a project," She said.
"Good luck with that!" He said. She waved goodbye and walked down the concrete sidewalk. She waved her front leg in the air.
"Taxi!" Coco yelled. After a few seconds a stallion pulling a taxi wagon stopped in front of her. She climbed up the wagon.
"Where to miss?" the gruff stallion asked.
"To the train station," She said before dropping bits into the slot.
"No problem miss," the stallion said before taking the wagon through town.
The trip to the station was uneventful but also slow. The taxi pulled up to the station."Here ya go," the stallion said. She hopped of of the yellow wagon and walked to booth where a young mare was selling the tickets.
"Hello miss where to?" The mare asked. Coco placed a few bits on the counter.
"I want your next available train to Ponyville," she said.
"It's your lucky day the next train to Ponyville arrives in three minutes," the mare said. Coco smiled and walked to the platform where a couple dozen ponies were. The train slowly stopped in front of the platform. Stallions opened the doors and ponies walked in after giving the stallions their tickets. Coco gave her ticket to a teenage colt and entered the train. She found a a booth and placed her luggage in a overhead shelf. She sat at the table and looked out the window.
"Here we go," Coco said to herself as the train began gaining speed. "I hope everypony likes me," Coco let her insecurities get to her mind. "No Coco don't worry you met Rarity and her friends and they seemed to like you so there is no reason to worry,"
Coco pulled out a mirror and looked at herself. She was beautiful but her shyness and insecurities would cause her to drive off most stallions. She didn't worry much about that though she barely made it to marehood and she was still considered very young so she didn't have a reason to worry about romance. She looked out the window and she saw that Celestia's sun was starting to hang low. She yawned. The train wouldn't arrive to Ponyville until the morning so she decided to catch some sleep. She slowly closed her eyes as she drifted onto sleep.
Ten hours later
Coco Pommel opened her eyes and stretched. She got off of her small bunk bed and walked to her booth. She grabbed her mirror and brushed her mane, then she added some eyeliner. She stared out the window as the sun just rose and was still low in the sky. A young unicorn mare with a light blue coat and blond curls walked up to Coco.
"Hello miss my name is Vienna what would you like for breakfast this morning," She asked as she levitated Coco a menu. Coco grabbed the menu from Vienna's golden magical aura. Coco Pommel overlooked the menu. She saw a nice meal and ordered.
"I'd like the prench toast with orange juice, Vienna," Coco said.
"A fine choice miss, your beverage arrive shortly," Vienna said. Coco smiled as Vienna walked away. Coco sat at her table and looked at the rolling hills that they passed by. She came back with her beverage and levitated the drink down to her table.
"Thank you, Vienna," Coco said and Vienna simply smiled and walked away. Coco Pommel sipped the orange juice with a straw. She thought of what she could do with her new duty. She wondered who will show her around town. "I hope there's some cute stallions,"
"I hope so too," Coco turned around and saw Vienna with her meal. Coco blushed.
"You heard that?" Coco said. Vienna placed her meal on the table and sat across from her.
"So looking for a coltfriend huh?," Vienna said. Coco turned away.
"Well not looking for one but having somepony to be with does sound nice," Coco said.
"I hear ya sister, but due to my good looks I do attract alot of attention but not always from the right stallion, I had a bad relationship before and let me tell ya honey, don't let one bad egg ruin you perception of all stallions," Vienna said.
"I suppose you're right but somepony as pretty as you, must be easy to get a coltfriend," Coco Pommel said. Vienna put her hoof on hers.
"Miss don't worry you're very pretty just be careful with who you date," Vienna said. Coco smiled.
"Thanks, my name is Coco Pommel," She said.
"Vienna Keystone," she said as they shook hooves.
"Maybe we can hang out sometime I live in Manehattan," Coco said.
"Yeah, I live in Manehattan too maybe we can go shopping sometime," Vienna said.
"I'd like that," Coco said. Vienna stood up.
"Well got to serve other customers have a good morning okay?" Vienna said. Coco smiled. Vienna walked away. Coco looked at her meal she wasted no time eating it properly instead she just ate the syrup covered bread like a cookie. She sat back and sighed.
"That was good," Coco said while laying back.
"Wow Coco only five minutes and that plate is completely empty," Vienna said while levitating the dirty plate with her magic and placing it on a tray. Coco blushed slightly.
"So, How much do I owe you?," Coco asked.
"Nine bits for the meal and two bits for the orange juice so eleven bits," Vienna said. Coco pulled out her purse and placed the bits on the table. Vienna used her magic to take the currency.
"Thank you very much, have a nice morning," Vienna said as she walked away. Coco Pommel stared out the window and Ponyville could be seen.
"Will be arriving in Ponyville in five minutes," A voice over the loud speaker could be heard. Coco sat up and walked to her bunk cart. She grabbed her saddle bag and made her way to the exit.
Meanwhile
Six ponies and one dragon where making their way to the train station.
"Oh my gosh a new pony in Ponyville I have to show her around!" Pinkie Pie said while skipping.
"Pinkie chill it's just Coco Pommel you met her before remember?" Rainbow Dash said hovering in front of her.
"I know that silly, but she's never been in Ponyville, I think I should throw a welcome party!" Pinkie said.
"I, don't think that is the best idea Pinkie, Coco Pommel is shy," Rarity said.
"I agree maybe a loud party might not be the best idea," Fluttershy said quietly.
"Oh, I suppose you're right, but it's okay I'm sure we'll still be good friends!," Pinkie said halfheartedly but her smile grew.
"So who's going to show her around town?," Twilight asked.
"Yeah who's it gonna be?," Applejack asked.
"Spike actually volunteered to show her around town, isn't he just the nicest," Rarity said nuzzling Spike.
"Yeah I guess I'm pretty nice huh," Spike said. They all nodded and entered the train platform. Ponies were there to pick up their friend or to leave. The train became visible as it made its way to the station. It slowed down and it stopped in front of the group of friends. The doors opened and ponies walked out.
"Anypony see her?" Twilight asked. They scanned the area, but she couldn't be seen by the crowd blocking their view. Spike saw a young mare and walked up to her. The mane six didn't see him leave. Spike walked up to her and tapped her shoulder.
"Are you Coco Pommel?," Spike asked. Coco turned around and saw a dragon who was a inch shorter than her.
"Umm, yes I am and who are you?," Coco asked.
"The names Spike I assist Rarity and I think we might of met," Spike said.
"Oh sorry I don't think we have because I would of remembered meeting a dragon," Coco said.
"Yeah well I guess I should show you to the girls," Spike said. Coco smiled.
"Yes let's go shall we," Coco said. Spike and Coco made their way to the group. Pinkie Pie was the first to see them and ran straight to Coco. Nearly tackling the poor mare.
"Hello welcome to Ponyville!," Pinkie shouted. Coco fell back to the ground from being surprised.
"Oops, sorry," Spike grabbed her hoof to pick her up and while doing so their eyes met which caused both of them to blush. Coco looked away from him to hide her face in an effort not to be embarrassed. Spike paid attention to the ground which seemed very interesting for some reason. Rarity saw the scene play out and she felt a weird coldness in her heart.
"Hello Coco, sorry about Pinkie Pie she's just well.. spirited is all," Rarity said.
"It's alright, so ready to go?," Coco said.
"Actually Spike here volunteered to show you around town," at the mention of Spike's name Rarity swore she saw Coco blush. Spike walked up to Coco.
Spike and Coco made their way through town. Coco wasn't sure how to start a conversation so silence was the only thing that could be heard. Spike felt that things were getting a little awkward so he spoke the first thing that came to his head.
"Sure is a beautiful...the weather I mean, hehe," Spike rubbed the back of his head. "That was a horrible way to start a conversation," Spike thought. Coco didn't seem to notice his reaction.
"It is rather nice out isn't it?" Coco said staring at the clear blue sky. Spike smiled when he realized he didn't make himself look foolish.
"Yeah, the pegasus ponies cleared the sky today, anyway so I should show you what the town has to offer," Spike said. Coco looked at him and simply nodded. Spike pointed at the large crystal castle in the distance. "That's where I live, pretty sweet huh?" Spike said. Coco smiled and pointed at another building.
"That building looks like a giant gingerbread house," Coco said. Spike glanced at what she was pointing at.
"That's Sugar Cube Corner it sells the best sweets and pastries, it also run by Mr. and Mrs. Cake, so they basically were born for making sweet cake and pie and cookies....," Spike started to trail off as he stared at the building. Coco giggled into her hoof.
"I take it you like sweet things, huh Mr. Spike," Coco said playfully. Her words snapped Spike out of his sugar induced trance. He wiped the saliva off of his lips. He blushed and turned towards her.
"Sorry I just love doughnuts and cake, they make them so good over there, would you like to come and get some?" Spike asked. Coco thought about it for a second.
"I didn't really bring that much bits with me so I'm not sure," Coco seemed disappointed, but Spike wasn't upset.
"Don't worry working for a princess does give me some money, so I'll cover your meal," Spike said. Coco almost literally brightened up.
"Really you mean it?" Coco asked. Spike grinned.
"Sure, and besides that's what friends are for," Spike said.
"Really we're friends?"
"Of course,"
Coco smiled and she walked with a little more bounce in her step. Spike opened the door and let Coco in before himself. Mrs. Cake welcomed them with a happy smile.
"Hello Spike, hello umm sorry I don't think I know you" Mrs. Cake said pointing at Coco. Spike walked up to Mrs. Cake.
"This is Coco, and Coco this is Mrs. Cake she and her husband own Sugar Cube Corner,"
"I see it is very nice Mrs. Cake I love the outside design it's very original," Coco said. Mrs. Cake smiled.
"I'm beginning to like you already, so what can I get ya?" Mrs. Cake said. Spike and Coco scanned the menu above Mrs. Cakes head.
"A doughnut sounds good and a glass of milk, what do you want Coco?" Coco studied the assortment of treats that were laid in front of her. She pointed to a small pastry.
"What's that?" Coco asked Mrs. Cake.
"Oh that's something Pinkie Pie just whipped up, I think it's a cherrychanga wait no it's a chimicherry.. I don't really know, Pinkie never really specified the name," Mrs. Cake said as she contemplated the meaning if the small pastry.
"I guess I'll just have a doughnut like Spike," Coco said. Mrs. Cake nodded and pulled out the sweet treats from out if their glass display.
"That'll be four bits please," Mrs. Cake said with an outstretched hoof. Spike nodded and pulled out the bits from somewhere. ("Don't ask me it's cartoon logic") Mrs. Cake counted the bits.
"Spike this is six bits I only need four," Mrs. Cake said.
"Keep it as tip," Spike said as he grabbed the doughy goodness from off the counter. Mrs. Cake smiled and put the bits in the register. She poked Spike with her elbow.
"She's really cute Spike," She whispered to him. He blushed and walked with Coco to a small table and sat down.
"Why did you tip?, there was no tip jar," Coco Pomell asked. Spike raised his eyebrow.
"Because I wanted to," Spike said before getting a drink of milk.
"That's odd.
"What do you mean?" Spike asked.
"Well in Manehattan nopony tipped without a tip jar and sometimes they don't tip at all. I guess Manehattan really is different from here,"
"You got that right," Spike took another swig and bit into his doughnut.
"So I guess I should get to know you better," Coco suggested. Spike sat up.
"Well my names Spike I was hatched by my friend Twilight, she and princess Celestia raised me so I never met my paren.." He stopped himself and looked down at the table.
"Are you okay?" Coco put her hoof on his hand. Spike pulled back his hand.
"Of course sorry let me restart, I never been outside of Equestria, I'm fifteen years old and my favorite color is Violet,"
"Why's that?" Coco asked.
"It reminds me if Twilight,"
"You care for Twilight don't you?"
"Yeah, she's the closest thing I have to a family," Spike cleared his throat. "I'm afraid of spiders, and my favorite food is jewels,"
"Any particular jewel?"
"No, just jewels period, I like them all," Spike took another bite.
"I never ate a jewel before," Coco said.
"Well of course not," Spike pointed towards his teeth, "You need Dragon teeth, these babies are stronger than diamond," Spike scratched his head, "I wonder if there's a spell for ponies to eat gems, sounds cool doesn't it?"
"It would be very interesting,"
"Yeah, knowing Twi, she probably has an entire book about it," Spike laughed and Coco raised her eyebrow. "Oh yeah you don't know her,"
"Well maybe while I'm here I could get to know her and your friends better, so how about Rarity,"
"What about her?"
"What do you think about her?"
"Oh, umm well she's very generous, she's nice, not to mention she's pretty, beautiful really," Spike smiled, "She's amazing"
Coco felt her cheeks get hot not from embarrassment, but from something else, then she realized it, jealousy. She wondered why though.
"Coco?"
She shook her head and realized she wasn't paying attention. "Sorry Spike I was just thinking,"
"Okay, wanna go to the Boutique now?"
"Oh, yes of course," They both got up from their table and Spike waved goodbye to Mrs. Cake before exiting the building.
"Well time to get to work," Spike said happily as they walked away.
Inside the Carousel Boutique Rarity was gathering cloth for her very long day ahead. "No, no this can't do, crimson red?, no of course not Ruby Red?, hmm,"
"Rarity, you've been searching through red cloth for like ten minutes now," Sweetiebelle said.
"Of course you wouldn't understand, I'm making a dress for a Princess she demands perfection!" She flipped her mane dramatically
"Did she ever say that?" Sweetiebelle said.
"No, but she would expect nothing less, oh while you're here could you grab me some gems?"
"Oh no you are not getting me wrapped into this again," She said before walking up the stairs.
"Her nerve I swear, teens these days,"
"They're impossible,"
She turned around and saw the source of the voice. "Spikey!," she walked up and gave him a hug, then she realized somepony else was with him. She coughed to regain composure. "Oh, um hello Coco,"
"Hello Rarity, it's very nice to see you again,"
"Thank you, so it's time to get to work!" Rarity smiled, "With you and Spikey here this shall be a breeze,"
"So, what do you need me to do?" Spike asked.
"I want you do order the fabric from light to dark, then I want you to assist Coco with her two dresses,"
"What about you?" Spike asked.
"I'm fine, go get to it then," Rarity said.
"Spike frowned, "But I like helping you work,"
"I'm fine Spike hurry along,"
"Well um, okay," He walked away to his table where a bunch of cloth was "This might take a while,"
Half an Hour Later
Spike wiped his brow and smiled at his handiwork, "Okay next I help Coco," He walked over to the table where she was stitching a fabric together, "Hi Coco,"
"She looked up at him and smiled, "Hi Spike what do you need?
"I came to help you work,"
"Great!, let me show you what I'm doing," She lifted her hooves off the fabric and Spike looked at it.
"Wow, you can hardly tell it was stitched," Spike said approvingly. Which caused Coco to smile.
"Thank you Spike, so now I need some emeralds,"
"Got it!," Spike dashed off to the back of the building. Rarity walked up to Coco. Rarity scanned the dressed and nodded.
"Great job Coco, it looks almost done,"
"Thank you Rarity that means the world coming from you," She bit her lip. "Rarity?"
"Yes Coco?"
Coco rubbed her hooves together, "Um, I have a question," She said almost in a whisper. Rarity walked up to her.
"What's your question?" Rarity asked.
"Um.. are you and Spike....," She turned away.
"Are we what?" Rarity asked very intrigued.
"Are you and him...umm..dating?" Coco said.
Rarity's eyes widened and her cheeks felt like they were on fire. "Are me and Spike dating?"
"Oh, was that too personal?"
"No, there's nothing between us,"
"But he speaks well, high of you,"
"I'm afraid he's had a crush on me for while," Rarity looked down at the ground.
"For how long?"
"Four years,"
"Four years!?"
"I'm afraid so,"
"Rarity that's not a crush I think he's in love with you, you never turned him down?" Rarity covered her face.
"I know it's wrong but the way he treats me, he practically worships the ground I step on, do you have any idea how good that feels?"
Coco felt anger in her chest about to bubble over like boiled water, "You're using him,"
Rarity scowled. "I am not using him,"
"You're leading him on and exploiting his feelings for your own benefit," Rarity walked up to her and huffed.
"He volunteers to help,"
"Because he loves you,"
"He's my friend it's not like he ever complained," They were inches away from each other.
"Okay Coco I got the emeralds..., what's going on here?"
"Nothing," Rarity did a 180 and walked back to her table. Spike scratched his head and placed the basket on Coco's table.
"What was that about?"
"Me and her just had a little chat it's nothing, let's just get back to work,"
"Okay?" Spike decided it wasn't worth bugging them about.
Five hours later
"Well that's a wrap Spike, Coco I appreciate the help but it is getting rather late and I wouldn't want you two tired, so goodnight," Rarity said before walking upstairs.
"Goodnight Rarity," Spike said. He walked to the door and stopped, "You coming?" Spike opened the door. Coco walked up to him and exited. "Rainbow Dash had your bags taken to the castle,"
"I'm staying with you tonight?" Coco asked.
"Yep but don't worry we got a guest room for you," Spike said.
"Thanks,"
"No problem it's my pleasure, so what were you and Rarity talking about?" Spike asked.
"It's nothing," Coco turned away from him.
"You can tell me, what's wrong?"
"Spike do you love Rarity?" Coco whispered. Spike's cheeks turned crimson.
"Who told you?"
"R..Rarity did," Coco put her head down.
"Rarity sh..she knew?" Spike covered his head with his hands. Coco nodded. Spike eyes began to water.
"She never told me, why didn't she?, she knew I loved her and she did nothing!" Spike sat down against a wall, "Why didn't she just turn me down, all the years I waited and she knew," He laughed a dry humorless laugh. "I should of known a pony and a dragon, I must of been insane to believe there was a chance," He looked up at the starry sky, "Why am I so surprised I mean a dragon like me and a pony like her. I must be such a huge idiot"
"Don't talk about yourself that way!" Coco yelled. Which caused Spike to flinch, "Rarity's the fool, you're a great dragon she's the one missing out, if I was her I..," Coco caught herself and blushed. Spike raised an eyebrow.
"You'd what?," Spike stood up.
Coco covered her mouth, "I..I wouldn't miss my chance to be with somepony like.. you," She looked down. "I think your great Spike," She closed her eyes. "Please don't be mad at," she was interrupted by Spike putting his arms around her neck, She stood still from shock, she put her hooves around his neck.
"Thank you Coco that means a lot coming from you," He stared at her. She looks so beautiful, the way her mane shines in the moonlight he thought. She was blushing a bright crimson.
Is he? Coco closed her eyes and started to lean in, Spike did the same. Their lips were mere centimeters apart. Coco could feel his breath against her face.
"Hey you two!" A voice called, which caused Coco and Spike to jump away from each other, their faces were covered in red.
"Pinkie?, what are you doing outside so late?,"
Pinkie giggled "I always go walking late at night!," She lifted her tail, which had a small toothless alligator chewing on it. "Gummy enjoys it too,"
Always appreciated the beauty of the night, the still tranquility of it compared to the moving day, makes you ponder about life and what it means to be alive, most ponies are born in this stillness but spend their lives moving in the day and for what reason?, I do not know, I was born in this stillness I'll transcend in this stillness, the world moves around me but I can't touch it for I am just a alligator chewing on a pony's mane Gummy thought to himself. (Whoa heavy stuff bro)
"So what are you two doing out here?"
"We were just heading to the castle," And with that they split ways. Pinkie bounced away.
"They're totally going to date in a chapter or two," She said to nopony,"
"Wow," Coco looked at the giant crystal castle, "It's magnificent," They walked to the large double doors and Spike and opened them. Inside they walked along the long corridor. Coco felt the wall with her hoof, "Is that?,"
"Crystal?," Spike said. Coco turned towards him. "It's made of the same crystal as The Crystal Empires castle," he navigated her to the center room where seven thrones were place in a circle. Each throne had a cutiemark on it which belonged to the corresponding pony.
"Where are the guards?," Coco asked due to the building being exeedingly empty.
"There are none," Spike answered.
"Why not?,"
"Well that's because this castle is also the public library," Spike said as they walked up the crystal stairs.
"So how do you get any privacy?," Coco asked.
"Oh, that's my favorite part of this castle," He stopped at the top of staircase, "Check this out," He blew some fire into the air which caused a mostly transparent magenta shield to appear as fire touches it.
"That's amazing!, it's just like the shield covering Canterlot!," Coco put her hoof against it, the sensation felt like touching electrified glass. "How do I get through?," Coco asked. Spike smiled.
"Hold my hands," Spike said confidently. Coco blushed and put her hooves on his open hands. He slowly backed into the hallway. Coco felt the sensation once again but it traveled from her head all the way to her tail as she walked forward. Coco smiled. "That was a new experience,"
"Yeah it's pretty cool not to mention it's all powered by Twilight,"
"Princess Twilight Sparkle?,"Coco asked
"Yep, don't ask me how it works it's complicated alicorn magic," Spike walked to a door and opened it. This will be your room," Spike said. Coco looked through the room. Inside there was a queen sized bed and multiple dressers and a vanity. Coco opened a door and it led to a bath room "Wow this is like a five star hotel," Coco said.
"Except it's all free, after all you are our guest of honor," Spike said as he leaned against the door frame.
"Thank you Spike you're too kind," Coco gave him a light hug.
"No problem you deserve it," Spike smiled. They continues their embrace for a few more seconds and then they parted. "Well I'll be in the next room, have a good night,"
"You too good night," Coco closed the door and and took off her beret. She laid down on her bed and pulled the sheets onto her body. She sighed, "Today was a long day," but a image of Spike flashed in her head. She smiled. "I have a feeling I'm going to like my stay here," she closed her eyes and let sleep's sweet embrace overtake her.
Meanwhile
Spike was staring at his ceiling, he was trying to sleep but he kept thinking about Coco, "Why can't I get my mind off of her?," Spike said to himself, "No Spike you're not getting another crush on another beautiful mare, you already know what will happen, you're a dragon Spike you'll never date a pony," He blew smoke out of his nose. "Who does Rarity think she is!," Spike hopped off his bed. "Am I a bad dragon?," he walked to his mirror, "Am I ugly?," He felt his cheeks. "Maybe if I was a pony I could have a chance with somepony like Coco," He could swear he saw something in his mirror. He stared at the mirror and saw a reflection of a mare. It didn't take long for him to realize who it was.
"Celestia?," Spike said with disbelief.
"Hello Spike I felt something was wrong so I thought you needed somepony to talk to," she spoke in a soft voice.
"It's nothing," Spike said.
"Spike you've always been a bad liar," Celestia said. "Please tell me what's wrong dear,"
"It's just that well I'm a dragon," Spike said.
"How, is that a problem?," Celestia asked.
"It's just that I can't ever be in love with a mare,"
"Who told you that lie?," She said. This response confused Spike.
"What do you mean?,"
"Do you think in my very long life I've never seen a relationship between a pony and a dragon?," She smiled.
"Really?,"
"Spike it doesn't matter who you are or what you are, love isn't restricted to specific species," She stepped through his mirror. "Love always finds a way my son,"
Spike looked at her starry eyed. "Do you think I can ever be with a pony?," Spike asked. Celestia kissed his cheek.
"I don't see why not," Celestia closed her eyes, "Spike can you keep a secret?,"
"Of course,"
"I've never told anypony this, nearly a thousand years ago, after I banished my sister I fell into a depression, I did my work day by day without joy, then I met him,"
"Who was he?,"
"His name was Leshak The Merciful, he was the leader of the once great Draconian Empire,"
"He was a dragon?," Spike asked. Celestia smiled.
"He was the best dragon you could ever meet,"
"How did you get meet him?," Spike asked.
"In the tides of war," Spike could see sadness in her eyes. "It was a bad time Spike, we were in war against griffons," Spike eyes were wide open.
"We went to war against griffons?," Spike asked.
"Yes it was a horrific chapter of Equestria," she sat on his bed. "He and I were allies and we fought together, I guess our bond grew after the war," She chuckled, "I eventually fell for him, but due to political reasons we could never be together, I don't want to bore you with the details," she wrapped a wing around him. "He and I met in secret and we married, we spent hundreds of years together, but nopony knew of our love,"
"What happened to him?," Spike asked. She let a tear roll down her cheek.
"What happens to everypony, he died from age," Spike felt her pain. "I never thought it would happen," She wiped her cheek. "I thought I could never be happy again, but I did move on, I learned to love my position and accept my destiny," she hugged him tighter, "Spike the lesson here is that love can happen and it can be absolutly the best thing in the world, but it can also shatter your heart, but lucky for me I have you and Luna," she stood up. "Well I have to go, have a good night Spike," she stopped, "You remind me of him sometimes," and in a flash she was gone.
Spike looked at the picture of him and Celestia. "Love can happen to anypony,"
Coco slowly opened her eyes and yawned. She pulled the sheets off her body and stood up. She walked into the bathroom and she let the water run in the shower. After a few seconds she put her hoof under the water. "It's perfect," she laid down in the water and let soak over her body.
Meanwhile
"You can do this!," Spike said to himself. Sweat was forming on his brow, one, two, three!," He flipped the omelet inside of a skillet. "Okay another thirty seconds," A certain purple alicorn walked into the very large kitchen, where Spike was cooking.
"Morning Spike," She glanced at the food. "Wow it smells amazing Spike what's the occasion?," Twilight asked.
"Nothing really special I just wanted to cook besides we got company," The timer started ringing and Spike placed the omelet on the plate.
"Well it looks fantastic," she walked into the dining room. She pulled out a book and sat at the table. Coco walked into the room and sat down at the table.
"Good morning Coco Pomell," Twilight said.
"Oh umm, good morning Princess Twilight," Coco said nervously.
"Please Coco call me Twilight," Twilight smiled, "After all I wouldn't want a friend to be so formal,"
"We're friends?," Coco voice squeaked.
"Of course we're friends not just anypony is allowed to stay with us,"
"Thank you Prin...Um I mean Twilight,"
Spike entered the room with a rolling table. He placed multiple plates on the table and took the serving covers off. There was multiple dishes including omelets, pancakes, eggs and toast.
"Wow Spike did you make all this?," Coco asked. Spike grinned.
"I have multiple talents Coco and cooking just so happens to be one of them, besides Twilight might burn the kitchen down,"
"Hey!,"
"You know it's true,"
"I can cook," Twilight said under her breath, "Well where to begin?," She stared down the food and licked her lips. Coco grabbed some pancakes and placed it on her plate, Spike made his pancakes with an assortment of gems cooked into it, and well Twilight, she grabbed eggs, omelet, pancakes, toast, and syrup lots and lots of syrup. Coco ate slowly which juxtaposed Twilight whom was eating food at an alarmingly fast rate. She looked up from her food and raised her eyebrow, "Why are you staring at me?," Twilight asked.
"Twi you eat faster than Pinkie eats cupcakes, you didn't eat like this before...maybe alicorns have bigger appetites?," Spike said. Twilight shrugged her shoulders and continued chowing down.
Thirty Minutes of Mouth Noises Later
"That was amazing," Twilight laid back on her chair, "Don't you agree?," she opened her eyes and realized they were already gone. "Darn, now I got to clean this up by myself!," Twilight levitated the plates into the kitchen and placed them in the sink. "Maybe I should eat less sloppy,"
meanwhile
Spike and Coco were walking along a gravel path overviewing Ponyville Park, "Well Coco ready for another day of work?," Spike asked.
"Yes, I can't wait to make more dresses," Coco was really happy because she could work with Spike all day. Coco shivered. "Did the wind pick up?," Coco felt a drop of water on her shoulder, then gray clouds started forming over the sky, "Spike is it going to rain?," he shook his head.
"No the pegusus would of told us beforehoof, oh no not again," Spike said worriedly.
"What's wrong?," Coco said.
"It's a storm from the Everfree Forest, this is bad, we gotta go!," Spike grabbed Coco's, hoof.
"Where are we going?," Coco asked.
"There's a park ranger cabin in the park!," Spike started to run, "Coco we gotta go there, we can't make it to Rarity's house," They felt a trickle of rain on their bodies, which was torture when combined with the blowing wind. Spike put his arms over Coco.
"Spike?,"
"Don't worry about me, I couldn't forgive myself if you got sick," He held on to her tightly as the wind caused rain to blow on his face. For a second she felt happy when in his arms. The cabin came into view and Spike opened the door for her and walked her in. Spike sat on the ground to catch his breath. Inside the cabin there was a fireplace, dirty, unused tables and chairs.
"It's so cold, Coco hugged herself. Spike lifted her face.
"Don't worry Coco we'll be fine," he walked over to the chairs and snapped a leg off.
"What are you doing?", Coco asked.
"It's too cold we need firewood." He grabbed the chair legs and placed them in a fireplace, he grabbed a newspaper and ripped it apart, he tossed them in the fireplace. He took a deep breath and blew out beautiful green and yellow fire, the paper caught and started burning brilliant red flames. The fire grew and covered all the wood. Spike placed some more next to him and sat down on the ground next to the fire. He stared at Coco and patted the ground next to him. Coco walked over to him and sat down.
"It feels great," Coco said. She stared at the fire. Spike wondered if it would be inappropriate for him to do this. He put his arm around Coco and pulled her close. Coco noticed it and blushed. She felt like she could be like this forever. Coco put her head on his shoulder. Spike smiled. She's so soft He took off her wet beret. Coco relished in the warmth of the fire and Spike's arms.
Coco closed her eyes, she no longer cared about the storm all that mattered to her was Spike. After a few minutes they fell asleep in eachothers arms.
Three hours later
Spike opened his eyes and saw sunlight shine through the windows, he tapped Coco's shoulder. "Coco wake up I think the pegusus cleared out the storm," Coco opened her eyes and yawned.
"It's over?," He nodded. Spike opened the door and looked around. The storm did more damage than he would of liked. Branches were scattered all over the park , large puddles were everywhere. Pegusus could be found flying all over the sky. "Looks like the storm did more damage than last time," He let Coco through.
"Oh my," the park looked unrecognisable to Coco, all the tree's looked more barren, the green grass was soaked with mud.
"Come on Coco looks like we gotta cancel on Rarity today," Coco hugged him.
"Thank you Spike," Coco looked into his emerald eyes.
"It's nothing,"
"It means alot to me," Coco kissed his cheek, which caused both of them to blush. Spike smiled this kiss felt better than a thousand of Rarity's kisses. He hugged her tighter.
"Alright I need you to do something for me Flitter,"
"Yes Rainbow Dash?," Flitter asked.
"You and your sister gather some more pegusus, and scout out The Everyfree Forest we must know if another storm is coming,"
"You got it Rainbow Dash!," Flitter flew off.
"Oh, I hope nopony got hurt," Fluttershy flew next to Rainbow Dash. "The storm was so strong," she noticed a pony and a dragon walking outside.
"What are they doing out?," Rainbow Dash turned towards the pair. She flew down to the ground. "Hey what are you doing outside?," Rainbow Dash asked the pair.
"Well me and Coco were walking to Rarity's house to work when the storm came out of nowhere!, so we spent the day in a cabin," Spike said.
"Really is this true Coco?," Fluttershy asked.
"Yes, every word, I was so scared, but Spike protected me from the storm, he was so brave," she nuzzled him. They blushed and sighed. Rainbow Dash grinned.
"Well I guess we should go," she elbowed Fluttershy.
"Oh um yes bye Spike bye Coco," Then they both flew off
"What was that about?," Coco asked. Spike just shrugged his shoulders.
"Did you see that?," Rainbow asked. "Fluttershy nodded.
"You don't think they're,"
"An item?," she chuckled. "Spike just met her and already has a relationship with her?,"
"It is very surprising," Fluttershy said.
"Not really, I mean she's a dress designer, she's awfully cute," she stood still for a second, "It just makes sense,"
"I suppose, do you think Coco is just a replacement for Rarity?," Fluttershy asked.
"No, he wouldn't do that," Rainbow Dash pondered on it for a second, "I'm sure he likes her for her.
"So long story short we defeated Tirek and the castle grew out of ground," Spike pointed at the giant castle. Coco stared at it.
"That sounds,"
"...Unrealistic, too convenient?," Spike said. Coco shook her head.
"I was going to say strange,"
"Oh, so um Coco?," Spike said.
"Yes Spike?," Coco fluttered her eye lashes.
'I..umm, never mind," his cheeks flushed. Why can't I just ask her?," They walked to the front steps of the Castle, Spike opened the double doors where he was tackled by a purple blur. He opened his eyes and all he saw was dark purple mane in his face.
"Spike I was so worried about you, when the storm hit I was so scared," she climbed off of him. "Oh also you Coco,"
"Thanks?,"
"What happened? Did you make it make it to Rarity's house?," Twilight asked.
"No, we didn't make it," Spike answered.
"Can you tell me what happened?,"
"Sure, so me and Coco were, ah ah CHOO," he wiped his nose. "Uh, oh no,"
"Spike are you okay?," Coco asked.
"Yeah better me than you right?," he coughed. "I'm fine I just need some medicine," he fell face first on the ground.
"Spike!?,"
He felt burning hot but freezing cold at the same time. He shifted in his bed but something held him still. "Easy Spike let me get this on your head you'll feel better," Spike felt something wet and cold be placed on his forehead.
"What's his fever?," a second voice asked. He heard hoofsteps approach his bed.
"Doesn't look to good, he has a fever of hundred and five degrees," Spike felt a hoof on his shoulder. "The best thing for him now is a good rest," he heard the click of a button being undone, " This medicine works on ponies so maybe it'll work on him,"
"Thank you Nurse Redheart," both if the mares exited Spike's room.
A Few Hours Later
She walked up the corridor and stopped in front of the door, "Okay you have to tell him the truth," she slowly opened the door and saw him laying fast asleep, "He needs to know," she walked up to his bed and sat on the stool next to him. She stared at him watching as he slowly breathed in and out. "I'm so sorry Spike," she caressed his face. "For everything I've done to you,"
Spike heard a new voice this one was all too familiar and he didn't want to believe his ears. He slowly opened his eyes and saw two dark sapphire eyes staring back. He dreaded the reality of the situation. "Rarity?," Spike choked out. She nodded and continued stroking his face.
"Coco told me everything," she bit her lip, "I did know about your feelings for a long time,"
"Rarity I-," he was silenced by a hoof to his lips.
"Spike I have to tell you this, I-I do love you," Rarity blushed. Spike eyes widened. "I always admired you, the way you work, your energy, your loyalty, your will to stay by my side no matter how many times I failed," she started tearing up, "I tried my best to deny my feelings, I tried going after stallions, which only made me feel worse when you would hold me and say that he didn't know what he was missing," Spike saw it in her eyes, she was telling the truth. "I had thoughts about you," her cheeks got even redder, "Thoughts of what you and I could do together," she wiped her eyes "No stallion has ever made me feel this way," she looked at her hooves "That what made me feel horrible, Spike I want to be with you, but you deserve better than me," she let more tears roll down her cheeks.
"Rarity?," Spike said. She shook her head.
"Spike you deserve a mare who can be with you every step of the way, you deserve a mare you can grow up with, I'm just too old for you" she unbuttoned her saddlebag and pulled out something Spike hasn't seen in years. She was holding the fire ruby he gave to her so long ago. She levitated it to a shelf. "I can't keep it, Spike I can't keep going on like this," she slowly leaned in. "I need to do this," she pushed her lips against his and Spike could feel her tears on her cheeks. They felt so many years of lies and anguish flow away. She pulled away from him and smiled. "You have no idea how long I waited to do that," Spike sat there in shock he couldn't believe that it actually happened. "Spike this never leaves this room, nopony can know but us," she hugged him. "That was the best kiss I ever had," she wiped her eyes, "Can we still be friends Spike?," she looked at him with pleading eyes.
"Of course Rarity," She kissed him on his cheek and exited his room. Spike laid back down and closed his eyes.
Coco watched as Rarity exited Spike's room, something's about it caused sirens to go off in her head. They way Rarity walked with a happy bounce or the fact she was wearing lipstick. Coco couldn't help but feel angry at her. "What was she doing in there?," Coco said to herself. Rarity walked up to her and smiled.
"Hello Coco," Rarity a said pleasantly, Coco smiled a fake smile.
"Hi Rarity," she said trying to keep her tone respectful.
"It's okay that you missed work today that storm was a big surprise, too bad Spikey Wikey got sick," Coco raised an eyebrow.
"Spikey Wikey?," Coco asked.
"Oh that's my nickname for Spike, I gave him that name years ago and it just stuck,"
"I'm sure of it,"
"Well it's late and another day of work is ahead of me so Coco have a good evening," Rarity walked down the staircase.
"Maybe I should check on Spike," she walked down the corridor. Her room and Spike's were right next to each other, "Maybe I could help him through the night it is because of me he's sick," she smiled now she would have a chance to bond with Spike. She knocked on the door and slowly opened it. His room was lightly decorated with posters and he had shelves of his favorite comic books. She smiled as she walked through, his room made her feel younger. She saw him sleeping on his bed. She sat down on the stool next to him. She smiled, he wasn't coughing but you could hear a struggle as he breathed. "I'm so sorry Spike it's my fault your sick," she put her hoof on his chest and felt it go up and down. "It would be me in this bed sick not you Spike," she felt his hand go on top of her hoof.
"It's okay Coco," he coughed, "I took the risk to keep you safe, he put a claw to her face, "I rather be sick than to see you like this," he smiled weakly. Coco felt heat rising to her cheeks. She pecked him on the cheek.
"You're too kind," Coco sat down next to him on the bed. "You're so warm,"
"Coco what are you doing you're going to get sick," he said. She smiled.
"I don't care Spike I should be with you tonight, I did get you sick didn't I?," Coco put her head in his shoulder. Spike blushed.
"You're a great friend Coco," he put his arm around her and closed his eyes. Coco felt a ping of coldness when Spike said "friend" she lay there and smiled to herself she looked at his face and that's where she saw it. She saw a faint imprint of red on his lips and it hit her like a brick wall, he was kissing Rarity. She felt jealousy fill her chest. She kissed him?, but I thought he... she let a tear roll down her cheek. She pulled his arm off of her and got out of his bed. Spike sat up and rubbed his eyes.
"Coco?," he said. She turned towards him and Spike saw her face, she was crying she turned away and ran through the corridor. He stood up and fought against his exhaustion, he ran after her. "Coco stop!," she ran up the staircase which led to Twilights open platform. Coco stopped when she realized she had nowhere to run. "Coco what's wrong?," Spike said as he caught up with her. She sat on her flank and watched as the sun stood on the horizon. She wiped her eyes and looked at him.
"Coco tell me what's bothering you," he put a hand on her shoulder but she flinched at his touch. "Please tell me," she looked away from him.
"As if you don't know," she said quietly. Spike sat down next to her.
"I don't know," he coughed.
"You and Rarity," she said flatly. Spike sat there wondering what she meant then it him.
"Coco there is nothing between me and her," Spike said.
"Then explain her lipstick on your lips," Coco stifled a sob.
"I-we... We did kiss," Spike looked over Ponyville. "Coco she's not the one I love," he put a hand on her cheek.
"Spike you d-don't love her?," Coco stared at him. He shook his head.
"Coco," he put both hands on her face and Stared at her beautiful sky blue eyes. "I-I," he put his arms around her. "I think you're amazing, you're kind, you're a hard worker, you're beautiful," Coco blushed.
"You think I'm beautiful?," Coco asked softly.
"Anypony with eyes can see that," Spike hugged her tighter. "You're amazing,"
"Thank you Spike you're so nice," she kissed his cheek. "Let's get you back to your room,"
"No, Coco let's stay out here tonight," Coco smiled. "Besides it's perfect out," he laid down and Coco did the same. He coughed. "With you here I'm already feeling better, " Spike put his arm around her. "Did you know how much I love doing this?," Spike asked. Coco blushed and they bumped muzzles.
"I love it too," she giggled and closed her eyes. Spike doesn't love Rarity Coco felt warm and happy. She could feel his warm breath as he breathed. Spike closed his eyes as well and let his exhaustion take over him. They both started to drift asleep.
While they were sleeping Twilight walked up to them and smiled. She teleported a blanket to her. She lowered the blanket onto their bodies. She knew Spike and Coco we're meant to be. Twilight backed away and walked back into the castle. Spike and Coco's lips met and they both smiled. Even though they may not know they kissed the happiness over took them. Spike put his arm around Coco's waist.
Princess Celestia and Princess Luna watched as he and Coco slept. "I can't believe it, my son is in love," she held back her tears. Princess Luna smiled.
"How long do you think it will take for them to admit their feelings?," Princess Luna asked.
"I don't know, but I can imagine it'll be very soon," Celestial smiled. "If they marry would it make her Princess Coco Pomell?," Celestia asked. Princess Luna giggled.
"I think I prefer Princess Coco it suits her better," Luna said happily. Celestia looked at the mountain.
"I think it's time for us to head home," Celestia lowered herself and cast a shield around Coco and Spike. "That'll help them get a good night's rest," she flew back up.
"What does that do Tia?," Luna asked.
"It will stop them from being interrupted from their slumber," she yawned. "It's about time for me sleep as well," Celestia and Luna's horn was surrounded in magical aura and in a bright flash they were gone.
The Sun rose over the horizon inviting a new day full of opportunities and chances. The Sun's rays shone on Coco's face. She opened her eyes and smiled. Infront of her Spike was sleeping soundly. She blushed when she noticed their muzzles were touching. Out of curiosity she put her hoof on his face. She could feel his scales, it didn't feel rough at all but felt more smooth than it appeared. She could feel his warm body as they lay together. If anypony saw them like this they wouldn't be wrong to assume they were in a releationship. She put her head on his chest and sighed. Maybe a few more minutes wouldn't hurt she moved even closer and relished the warmth. She felt him shift. She opened her eyes and saw his brilliant emerald eyes stare back. They both smiled.
"Good morning Coco," Spike said softly.
"Good morning Spike, how do you feel?," she asked. Spike lightly chuckled.
"With you here I feel like a million bits," he pulled the blanket off of his body and stood up. He opened his hand and gestured to Coco. She smiled and put her hoof on his hand, he pulled her up. Spike stretched until he heard a pop come from his joints. "Even though we slept on the floor, that's the best sleep I've gotten in a while," he opened the door for Coco and walked in after her. They walked through the crystal corridors. Coco blew her mane out of her face.
"I must look a mess," Coco said as she played with her mane. Spike chuckled.
"You look fine to me, but brushing your coat might help," Spike said playfully. They walked down the staircase and entered the corridor which houses their rooms. They stopped in front of their rooms. Coco blushed when a thought entered her head.
"Spike?," Coco began. Spike turned towards her. "W-would you like to help m-me brush my c-coat?," Coco said nervously. Spike cheeks turned red.
"You want me to help you?," Coco nodded. "I um...sure," he said. She opened the door and they entered the room. Coco walked to her bed and laid down. Spike grabbed a brush and sat down next to her. "So where do I start?," Spike asked.
"Anywhere you like," she said. Spike put the brush to her tail. He pulled down which surprisingly had little resistance. Coco sighed. Spike continued brushing her tail. Trying his best to get rid of any tangles and knots. He started brushing her coat. Coco closed her eyes.
"Why haven't I tried this before?," she moaned. "Can you brush my back?," she asked.
"Uh sure," he put the brush on her neck and pulled down to her flank. Spike's cheeks felt hot. Sure he may used to do it for Twilight but doing it for Coco it felt different. After a few more strokes Spike decided it would be time to start on her mane. Spike put one hand on her cheek and put the brush to her mane. He started stroking and did his very best to try to mimic her hairstyle. She giggled.
"You're quite good at this,"
"Well I used to brush Twilight's mane when we were younger," he put the brush down and smiled. "I think I'm done," he got off the bed and gave Coco a mirror. She admired herself for a few seconds.
"Thank you Spike, I look great," she stood up and placed the mirror on the table. "Should we get some food?," she asked.
"Yeah I'm pretty hungry too," they exited her room and walked through the corridor. They walked through the shield and down the stairs. They entered the throne room where Twilight was studying the map.
"Good morning you two, I trust you had a pleasant sleep last night?," she giggled into her wing, Spike and Coco blushed.
"The thing about that is-," Spike began.
"You don't need to tell me," she looked away from them. "You two were awfully cute together," she said before she returning her attention to the map. Spike and Coco glanced at each other and put a few more inches away from in between them. They walked into the dinning room and Spike pulled a chair out for her. She sat down and Spike hurried to the kitchen. Coco thought to herself. Does he like me?, maybe I should ask him out...what if he says no? What do I know? I haven't been on a date in eight years and that was a school dance. she sighed Maybe I could... she turned her head when she saw Spike holding two bowls.
"What did you make Spike?," she asked. Spike placed the bowl in front of her.
"Just some oatmeal with cinnamon and apples, you know the basics," Spike sat down across her.
"It looks great Spike," she lifted her spoon and dipped it in her meal. "I love oatmeal,"
"You do?, " he said.
"Yeah my mom used to make it when I was a filly," she tasted it, "It's delicious," she said happily. Spike pulled out his gem pouch and placed some topaz in his oatmeal.
"Now it's starting to look good," he began to eat as well. It didn't take long for the two to finish their meal. Spike grabbed her bowl and stacked it onto his. Spike walked into the kitchen and placed the bowls into the sink. He walked back into the dinning room where Coco was waiting for him. "So I guess we better get going to Rarity's right?," Spike said enthusiastically.
"Yes Rarity," Coco said in slight distaste but Spike didn't notice. He walked out the dinning room. Coco rolled her eyes and followed after him. Twilight was in the throne room talking to a mare. She glanced over and waved goodbye. Spike and Coco walked through the giant corridor. He opened the double doors and they exited the castle. The town of Ponyville was pretty quiet, there was a few ponies about going along with their day. There was a few stallions in the park cleaning up the remains of the storm. They saw the object of their destination, The Carousel Boutique. Spike started walking faster with a stupid grin on his face. (That was not me I swear) Spike stopped when he made it to the door. Coco caught up with him quickly. "So more work," Coco said.
"Yep, we did miss it yesterday," Spike knocked on the door. A few seconds later they were greeted by the white unicorn that once Spike was enamoured with.
"Good morning darlings," she said before giving them room to enter. Inside there was five dresses on mannequins. "Well yesterday the storm couldn't allow you two to work, but fortunately I managed to get two done, but due to the storm that was one less day for work to be done," she walked up to the other six mannequins. "We have three days to get six dresses done," sge walked to the pair. "Can we get this done?," Rarity asked. Spike saluted.
"Yes ma'am," Spike said confidently. Rarity kissed his cheek.
"I knew I could count on you," she said. Coco stood there staring at her.
Who does she think she is, playing with him like that, Coco took a deep breath and slowly let it out, Spike said there is nothing between them, but that's getting hard to believe, she walked to her table and pulled out the cloth. Work will take your mind off of Rarity she began cutting the fabric. Spike was over at the cabinets where Rarity keeps her jewels. Spike grabbed a basket and began to fill it with rubies and garnets.
"Well a red dress, I wonder what Cadence is going to do with a red dress," an image of Cadence and Shining Armor doing the tango appeared in Spike's mind. He shook his head. "Definitely not that," he carried the basket where Coco was working. "Here you go Coco all the red jewels we have," Spike said proudly. Coco smiled.
"Great those gems and sequins will make this dress shine!," Coco said. Spike grinned.
Rarity and Coco were alone in the Carousel Boutique. Coco Pomell had to get something off of her mind. "I don't get you Rarity," Coco said as they were sewing. Rarity stopped and looked at her.
"Whatever do you mean?" Rarity asked.
"You and Spike, what's with you two?" Coco asked. Rarity furrowed her brow.
"I told you already there is nothing between us, why do you care anyway?" Rarity asked.
"Don't change the subject, you said there was nothing between the two of you but all of a sudden I see your lipstick on his lips." Rarity's cheeks became red.
"I-it doesn't matter that I kissed him, I am not pursuing a relationship with somepony who is eight years younger than me," Rarity said her tone becoming a bit more aggressive.
"How do you think Spike feels? All the years he's been chasing after you just to find out that you knew all along, and to make matters worse you decide to kiss him?" She huffed "And here I thought you were a element of generosity."
"Okay don't you dare go there! My feelings for Spike are complicated so who do you think you are telling me that what I'm doing is wrong!" Rarity shouted. She walked up to Coco. "Do you really think I'm stupid? Do you think his affections fell on deaf ears? They didn't and every second I work with him I have to keep myself for going farther than a kiss on the cheek!" Coco stepped back. "I love him...I really do, but you must understand he is just too young."
She sighed "You know the law Coco, I'm twenty three and he's fifteen, I can't be with him even if he's a dragon," she sniffled. "I kept on trying to ignore his attempts. Coco he has done much for me, when in was overtaken by dark magic and forced my friends in cages, it wasn't them who saved me it was him, so naturally his feelings didn't become unrequited" Coco's ears fell to the sides of her head.
"I'm sorry I didn't know that you really felt this way about him."
"It's okay," she smiled "Besides he would be happier with you than me."
Coco blushed "How did you"
"I'm not blind, I see the way you look at him," she wiped her eyes. "You two will be great together."
Coco hugged her. "Thank you Rarity."
"It's fine.. let's just clean ourselves up before he gets back," Rarity put a tissue to her running mascara. They both continued tending their dresses. "I'm sorry for yelling Coco."
"Me too," Coco smiled "Friends?"
"Friends."
Spike was walking down the dirt path. "Let's see, extra pair of scissors, check, a basket full of pink diamonds, check, a confident smile? Double check," he stopped for a second to admire the clear blue sky, "I love this town."
He continued walking and made it to the Carousel Boutique's front door, "Well time to get back to work," he opened the door. "Rarity I got the things you needed," Spike said. Rarity's horn glowed blue and levitated the gems toward her.
"Thank you Spike," Rarity said.
"Did you say Spike?" he asked.
"That is your name isn't it?" Rarity said fixed on her dress.
"It's just that..never mind," he said dejectedly. He walked over to Coco's and began to assist her. "So what do we need done?"
"Not much really, but I would like to say I appreciate your help," Coco smiled. "Well there's our dress," she laid it flat on the table. Rarity walked over and nodded.
"Exquisite detail darling this'll do perfectly," she levitated the dress and placed it on the mannequin. "Thank you you're done for the day, I'll see you two tomorrow okay?"
"Of course see you later Rarity," Spike and Coco left the building. "So Coco ready to relax?"
"Definantly I am so tired," she yawned, "We did pretty good job didn't we?"
"No, you did a great job. Coco you're a really talented mare." Spike said. Coco blushed.
"You're pretty amazing too Spike," she moved a bit closer to him. He put a hand on her face.
"You're more than amazing Coco," he closed his eyes. They began to lean in. "Coco would you like to-argh!" Coco opened her eyes and saw him on the ground under a rainbow maned mare.
"Ow tough landing," she looked down and winced. "Sorry Spike," she stood up and waved over to somepony. "That was insane! Did you see that Scootaloo!" She yelled to the filly who was running towards them.
"That was awesome sis!" She glanced and saw Spike on the ground. "Oh that's gonna hurt in the morning,"
Spike sat up "This is the fifth time you've done this to me Rainbow!" She shrugged her shoulders.
"I swear I don't do it on purpose, maybe you got bad luck,"
"Yeah you probably ri-," Spike said before a hoofball collided with his stomach.
"Sorry!" A colt yelled from the distance.
"Urgh can we go home Coco?" Spike said rubbing his abdomen.
"That might be best for you," Coco picked him up.
"Why do I get hurt so often? It's like there is somepony out there who just doesn't like me" (hey I like you it's really not me) Coco brushed him off.
"Are you okay ?" she asked.
"I think so," he felt around himself for any open wounds. "Well I'm fine... for now."
"We should get you home before you get hurt worse" they began walking again. Red and orange painted over the sky. "This day went by fast."
"For you maybe, but waiting in line at a store with just a few items? That was pure indoctrinated torture." Coco giggled.
"You're silly Spike."
"I wouldn't say silly maybe just playful."
"Fine then you're playful then,"
"Coco I want you to know I haven't enjoyed spending time with somepony as much as I do with you."
"You're quite the charmer."
"I don't even have to try I'm just so smooth" Spike slipped and fell into face first into dirt. Coco giggled much to his chagrin.
Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie were sitting on their thrones. Twilight began to speak. "Okay girls we all know why I called you here," Pinkie Pie raised her hoof. "Uhh yes Pinkie?"
"We came her to talk about how Spike and Coco will never tell each other their feelings and that'll make Coco go back to Manehattan which will make Spike bitter and resentful" Pinkie said with a smile. Twilight stared at her blank faced.
"I uh, how did you?"
"I know everything Twily!" Twilight glanced at the other mares.
"O-kay," she cleared her throat. "Well tomorrow is the day she returns to Manehattan and as we all know Spike and Coco like each other. We have to get them together after all he finally got over his stupid crush on Rarity."
"Hey!" Rarity said. She crossed her front legs and pouted "It wasn't that stupid"
"Ugh whatever, can we get on with it" Rainbow Dash said irritably.
"Rainbow Dash, we're doing this for a friend, I think Spike deserves to be happy," Fluttershy glared at Rainbow Dash.
"Anyway I was thinking we get the two of them alone together, you know somewhere romantic," Twilight pulled out a list. "There is multiple places where this date could take place."
"Like that one hill that overlooks the town," Rainbow Dash said.
"Or Ponyville Park" Fluttershy added. Twilight put her hoof to her chin.
"What do you think Rarity?" Twilight asked. "I mean you know Coco better than any of us."
"I don't know darling," Rarity put her hoof to her chin, "I got it!" She exclaimed.
"Alright tell us" Rainbow said.
"I was thinking we get them to believe we're having a picnic, we send out invitations to them. They'll believe all of us are going so when they arrive it'll be just them together with a romantic dinner just waiting for them" Rarity clopped her hooves together. "And Ponyville Park is the perfect place for the date."
"That sounds just wonderful" Fluttershy fluttered her wings.
"Great idea Rarity," Twilight pulled out a list and wrote something on it. She levitated the scroll to Pinkie Pie. "Pinkie this is a list of what we need," she turned to other mares. "Rainbow Dash I need you to clear the skies over Ponyville Park," Rainbow Dash saluted.
"Consider it done."
"Fluttershy, your job is to make sure that no animals spoil their date," Fluttershy nodded.
"We don't have alot of time before they wake up, so let's get going!" The mares all nodded and went their separate ways.
Spike was laying down in his bed fast asleep. His door opened slowly with a quiet squeak. Coco walked in and made her way to Spike's bed. He's so handsome Coco put her hoof on his hand "I love you Spike," she said quietly into his ear. Spike smiled which made her face as red as a ruby.
She hugged his body softly but unfortunately she and Spike still had to get up to work. Hesitantly she lightly shook him.
Spike opened his eyes and saw Coco. "Good morning Coco," Spike stretched his arms. "Wow Coco you look, beautiful" Coco blushed.
"You're looking pretty handsome today too Spike."
"You're lying I must look a mess" he ruffled the spines in his head. "So today's our last day of work right?" Spike asked.
"Yes, I think it is"
"Well we don't want to keep Rarity waiting," Spike hopped out of the bed.
"One more day," Coco said to herself as Spike went into his bathroom. "I have to tell him today."
Twilight sat on her throne overlooking the plans she and her friends prepared. "This has to work" her ears twitched when she heard the clopping of horseshoes against crystal. "Okay, let's hope I'm a good actor" she used her magic to levitate Pinkie's "fake" picnic invitations onto her lap.
"Good morning Spike, good morning Coco," Twilight said pleasantly.
"Good morning Twilight what's up?" Spike asked as he stopped in front of her throne.
"Oh, Pinkie wanted me to give you this," She levitated both invitations into Spike's hand. Spike grasped them and opened the invitations.
"Pinkies having a picnic?" Spike asked as his eyes scanned the paper. Twilight nodded.
"Rarity also wanted me to tell you last night she finished the remaining dresses," Twilight felt sweat form on her brow.
"Oh, really?" Spike asked.
"Yep, you two get the day off, so go ahead and enjoy it" Twilight smiled.
"Well okay then," Spike turned towards Coco, "What do you want to do?" he asked as he put the papers somewhere. (No seriously I demand to know where they hold items at in My Little Pony. It's driving me crazy!)
"Would you like to walk outside with me?" Coco asked.
"Sure, we need to relax anyways," he said before walking out the room with Coco to his side. Twilight watched them as they walked.
"This will work, it has to"
Spike took a deep breath and let it out. He stretched his arms as they walked away from the castle. It was a nice day out, sun shining, not a cloud in sight. Your usual day in Ponyville. Flowers covered the grass ( at least the storm did something good) birds chirped, squirrels scurred across tree branches. Coco smiled and put her head on his shoulder. Spike grinned and put his arm around her.
"Spike?" Coco began.
"Yes, Coco?"
"I just wanted to say that I enjoyed my time with you," her face felt hot. "To be honest you were the best part if my trip here." Spike grinned.
Coco I enjoyed our time together, I've never met anypony like you before,"
"Thank you Spike,"
"It's my pleasure," he chuckled. "This has been some week huh?"
"It sure has."
"Okay I think this'll work," Rainbow Dash said as she kicked the last cloud. "How's your end Rarity!" She yelled.
"Just fine," she placed some roses in a vase. "This will be just perfect" Rarity unfolded the blanket and laid it on the ground. "Oh I can't wait to see how happy they'll be together," she giggled. "They'll be so cute."
Rainbow Dash flew down and landed on the ground. "Looking pretty good Rarity."
"Thank you Rainbow," she placed the basket on the ground. "I can't wait!"
Spike and Coco sat down on the grass. Coco stared at the blooming flowers that grew on the tree's branches. "Beautiful," she said to herself.
"It sure is" Spike said. "Coco can I tell you something?"
"Of course"
"I want you to know... That I-I uh," he closed his eyes. "I think I l-lo," he bit his tongue.
"You what?" Coco asked. Spike scatched the back of his head.
"Umm, I think I well nevermind," Coco shook her head.
"Spike," she put a hoof on his hand and stared into his eyes. She leaned in and pushed her lips against his. His eyes widened. She pulled back. "I love you too," she kissed his cheek.
"You, lo-love me?" Spike asked. Coco nodded. He smiled.
"Spike, would you like to go on a date with me?"
"Yes, of course," he jumped. "I have a date!" he yelled happily. Coco giggled.
"Let's get to that picnic we don't want to keep them waiting" Coco said. Spike picked her up.
"Alright girls let's get our hiding places ready," Rainbow Dash said before she placed one cloud over the picnic so she could hide. Twilight and Pinkie sat next to each other so they would have full view of the picnic. Rarity finished setting up the picnic. "Oh I can't wait to them kiss!" She giggled.
"We don't know if they would kiss, I certainly wouldn't, especially with somepony I've known for only a week I don't think I could," Fluttershy said as she laid down on the cloud.
"Oh don't sell yourself short darling," Rarity smiled. "You'll find your perfect stallion
"I hope so," Fluttershy said. "Right Pinkie?"
"Yep, stallions," Pinkie glaced at Twilight. "Or maybe a mare" Pinkie said quietly.
"Did you say something Pinkie?" Twilight asked. Pinkie's cheeks turned red.
"No! I didn't say anything and you don't have any evidence against me!" Pinkie shouted.
"Pinkie you are so random," Twilight giggled.
"That's me Pinkie the random pony, heh"
Rainbow flew up and her eyes widened when she saw a familiar dragon and pony walk towards them.
"They're coming, shh!" Rainbow Dash flew above the cloud. Rarity hid behind a bush. Twilight nodded and used her magic to cover her and Pinkie Pie in a magenta bubble.
"Do you think this will work?," Twilight asked in a whisper. Pinkie giggled softly.
"I'm absolutely positive it'll work Twi!" Pinkie smiled. Their eyes tracked Spike and Coco walking through the grass. "They seem awfully cozzy," Pinkie nudged Twilight with her front leg.
"Shh!" Twilight put her hoof to her lips.
"Come on Twi they can't hear us or see us," Pinkie fiddled with her hooves. "Um, after this I was wondering if maybe you and I cou"
"Quiet they are right there"
"Okay... Nevermind" Pinkie's ears fell to the side of her head.
Spike and Coco stopped in front of the picnic blanket which had a basket, multiple plates, roses, and wine glasses. Spike raised his eyebrow and picked up the wine glass. "Hmm, they're not here," he looked around "or maybe they are" out if the corner of his eye he could of sworn he saw curled blue tail. He smiled as a plan formed in his head. Coco sat down on the blanket.
"They must be coming soon" Coco said.
"Forget them," Spike got on one knee and whispered something in her ear which made her lightly giggle.
"Do think they are?" Coco whispered back. Spike nodded.
"While they're here let's pull bit of prank" Spike grinned mischievous grin. He cleared his throat. "Oh Coco look I think our friends aren't coming," he sat down. "We wouldn't want this food go to waste"
"No we wouldn't Spike" Coco said trying to keep a straight face. "Let's eat lunch shall we?" Spike put his finger on her chin. "Spike what are you doing?"
"Coco you don't need to hide your feelings" Spike put a hand on her face. "I know you love me."
"You do?" Coco acted out as best as she could.
"Coco I love you too" Spike kissed her on the lips.
"But Spike I'm a pony and you're a dragon."
"It's okay Coco, we can be together no matter what."
"This changes everything Spike."
"I know, but I love you" Spike held her hooves.
"This picnic is a perfect place for our first date, and the food looks divine."
"I was thinking we skip to desert," Spike said seductively. He kissed her on the lips.
"I don't know out here in public?" Coco tried to hold back a smile.
"That's right babe," He kissed her again.
"Spike shouldn't we go back to the castle?"
"No, we can do it here" Spike laid her down on the blanket.
"No!, you stay away from each other!" Rarity yelled as she came out of a bush. Her face was red. Spike fell on the floor clenching his stomach in laughter. Rarity stood there shocked.
"We really got you good!" He continued laughing.
"What?" Rarity began to blush harder. "You two aren't?"
"Of course not! You should of seen the look in your face" he wiped a tear off of his eye. "Okay, I know all of you are here come out"
Twilight and Pinkie appeared as the bubble around them faded away. Rainbow Dash flew down with Fluttershy on her back. They approached him all with red plastered on their cheeks.
"What happened to Fluttershy?" Spike asked.
"She fainted halfway through your little act" Rainbow placed her on the ground. Pinkie Pie glanced at Twilight and blushed slightly.
"We really thought you two were going to, you know," Pinkie said her face looking more pink than usual.
"No, we wouldn't" Coco kissed Spike on the cheek. "How did you like the show?"
"You got us, good" Rainbow Dash said. "I almost flew down to stop you two."
"Even if you acted out that, I wouldn't be wrong to assume you two are more than friends" Twilight said.
"Yep just proposed to Coco twenty minutes ago."
"Really!?" All of the mares said at once.
"Of course not," he grabbed her hoof "but maybe one day" Coco blushed.
"Don't get ahead of yourself, you still haven't taken me on a date"
"Speaking of dates what was this?" Spike pointed at the blanket. The mares blushed again.
"Yeah about that" Rainbow scratched her neck.
"We thought that maybe" Twilight began.
"We could of brought you two together" Rarity finished her friend's sentences. "please don't be-" she was silenced by two hooves wrapping around her neck.
"Thank you Rarity" Coco let go of her and kissed her on the cheek. Rarity blushed from being caught off guard.
"No problem darling," Rarity put a hoof on her cheek. "Anything to help a friend."
"Group hug!" Pinkie yelled as she pulled all her friends together. Fluttershy fell on her face. "Oops, we should probably wake her up."
"You know we still got some food here," Spike put his arm around Coco. "Maybe we could have our date in privacy?" Spike said.
"But," Twilight began, "Nevermind, come on girls."
The mares nodded and walked away giggling. Spike sat down and patted the ground next him. Coco sat down and put her head on his shoulder. "So where were we?"
"I think you were going to kiss me"
"Good choice," Spike pushed his lips against hers and put his arm around her barrel. Coco put her hooves on his shoulders. They kissed for a few more seconds before parting. "I love you Coco."
"I love you Spike," she sighed happily. "I'm so glad we're together."
"Me too," He put a hand on her leg. "Coco I wanted to say that, well you changed my life for me."
"I did?"
"Yes. If you never came I would still be chasing after Rarity, nothing in my life would change." He stared into her eyes. "When I say I love you it makes my heart flutter in my chest. Right now I am just holding back the desire to kiss you again. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me." he grabbed a bottle of cider out of the basket. He stuck his clawed finger Into the cork and with a quick pull the cork popped out. He grabbed the two wine glasses and poured. He picked up his glass and Coco did the same. "To us"
"To us," they clanked the glasses together and took a drink. "I love you Spike"
Not much can be said about Spike's life, he was hatched by Twilight Sparkle, raised by Celestia, and is a personal assistant to his best friend/sister. Spike could forget all of his experiences and all of his failures just to be with one simple mare. This mare may not be special or overtly extravagant, but Spike wouldn't choose to be with anypony else. There is many things that Spike loves when it comes to her whether it be her soft sky blue eyes, her amazing smile, her mane that shines in light. Yes truely in Spike's eyes there has never been somepony as beautiful as her.
Spike sighed softly as he stared her, not thinking about his future only their future. Spike was smitten ever since he saw first saw her. He placed his hand on top of her hoof. She giggled and moved closer. Spike took a small breath. "Coco?" Spike asked.
"Yes, Spike?" She replied.
"I was thinking about me and you. I thought that maybe if I can, move in with you in Manehattan?" Spike asked with a unsure smile.
"Spike that's, I don't know what to say. Are you sure? You have responsibilities here and I don't want to jeopardize that." Spike grinned and placed a hand on her cheek.
"Coco, I have a chance to find out what I want to be in this world," he kissed her cheek. "I want to learn that with you by my side."
"Spike, what about Twilight?" Coco asked.
"She can handle herself, besides she's got the best friends a pony could ask for."
"Spike are you sure?"
"Coco I love you, I want to be with you. I can't settle for a long-distance relationship, you deserve so much more than that." Spike pushed his lips against her's. Coco felt her cheeks get hot, she tilted her head to the side and put her forelegs on his shoulders. She moaned softly and broke the kiss.
"Spike if you really want to, you can move in with me," Coco blushed. "We can live together"
"Coco, I wouldn't want it any other way,"
"I can't believe this," Coco hugged him. "You're the best." Spike chuckled.
"Well I try."
Twilight Sparkle and her friends walked along the trail that lead through Ponyville. "Can you believe it? Spike has finally found love," Twilight wiped a tear that fell on her cheek.
"I thought he was going to follow Rarity for rest of his life, good thing Coco came right?" Rainbow Dash said. Rarity scoffed.
"I wasn't going to have him follow me around for that long. I would of turned him down by then."
"But why?" Fluttershy said in a soft voice. Rarity's cheeks turned red.
"That's between me and Spike," Rarity said.
"Spike? Whatever happened to Spikey Wikey?" Pinkie Pie said. Rarity cheeks got even more red.
"In hindsight that name was a little bit ridiculous, don't you agree?" Pinkie shook her head.
"Nope I think it's a cute name,"
"Well Spike is too old for that. Besides I think it's time for us to treat him like an adult."
"Well I suppose," Twilight ears fell to the side of her head. "I don't know what if he's not ready for the world?" Twilight asked. She turned to her friends. "What if I'm not ready?"
"Twilight?" Rarity began.
"I don't know, I just don't think I'm ready for him to grow up," a hoof was placed on her shoulder.
"Twilight, no matter what happens, you have us. We'll take care of each other forever, I promise." Pinkie said in a serious way which surprised her friends. Twilight embraced Pinkie Pie which made the pink mare's cheeks become red. Pinkie pulled her closer. "I'll be here for you Twi," Rarity joined in.
"So will ," Rarity said.
"Me too."
"Well since we're all hugging," Rainbow joined the embrace. The mares all giggled.
"I love you girls," Twilight said.
"We love you Twilight."
Spike felt happy genuinely happy, for once in his life he knew what to do next. He glanced towards Coco, he grinned I should go with her, I don't know if I can be happy without her He put his hands behind his head. The soft blanket was making him tired. He yawned and closed his eyes. A little sleep never hurt anypony he put his arm over Coco's chest, he could feel her chest rise and fall as she breathed. Spike used his tail to fold the rest of the blanket over them.
A Few Hours Later
Spike shivered as a breeze of cold air swept over him, he opened his eyes and saw Coco's mane in his face. He sat up and noticed how dark it was outside. They no doubt slept for a more than he expected. He wondered if maybe he could sleep out here under the blanket of the moon lit sky. He grinned and fully covered her body and his with the blanket. Never thought I would be spooning with a mare I just met He moved his arm over her barrel. I'm loving every second of it he closed his eyes and let sleep overtake him.
The Next Day
The sun rose over the horizon in Ponyville bringing forth a new day, and new revelations. (Love that story) Today was the day Spike had been longing over for years, he was going to abondon his childish naïveté and gain something much better, opportunities, chances, in a different place with different ponies. Today he will achieve something that had always eluded the poor drake, love. Spike opened his eyes stared at his mate. He smiled when he realized she was facing towards him. Spike tapped her shoulder and waited for Coco to open her eyes. She flashed a grin when she saw him.
"Good morning Spi-" her eyes widened when she felt his lips push against hers. She stayed still for a second or two before returning the kiss. They parted and Coco's cheeks were red.
"How was that for a good morning?" Spike said with a devilish grin. Coco pushed her lips against his and moaned while doing so. When she pulled away it was Spike's turn to blush.
"Now that's a morning kiss," Coco said seductively. Coco put a hoof on his face. "So who wins?"
"You, definitely you."
"Good that's how I'm going to kiss you every morning." Spike chuckled.
"I can get behind that," he stood up. "So do you think the girls can handle what I got to say?"
"Maybe some more than others," Coco sighed. "I just wonder how Twilight will take it."
"We can only hope for the best," he picked her up. "So let's get going." Spike locked his arm with Coco's front left leg. Coco sighed.
"I just hope she understands." Coco leaned her head on Spike's shoulder.
Twilight sat on her throne, she was surrounded by her friends but for some strange reason she couldn't shake this bad feeling pent up in her heart. She glanced at her laughing friends and halfheartedly chuckled with them. Why do I feel so bad? she thought. Is something going to happen? she put her hoof to her chest and felt her heart pumping faster than normal.
"Something wrong Twilight?" Rarity asked. Twilight shook her head and faked a smile.
"No I'm fine, just have some thoughts in my head."
"You can tell us Twilight, we're all here for you."
"I was thinking... It's stupid I don't want to waste your time."
"When it comes to you Twi I got all the time in the world!" Pinkie said as she pulled a modern wrist watch out. (Ehh, whatever. I quit) Twilight smiled.
"Thanks Pinkie," She giggled. "You always know how to make me smile."
"That's because I love you Twilight."
"Love you too Pinkie." Pinkie's ears went to the side of her head.
"I mean I love-" she was cut off by Rarity.
"So what was the issue darling?"
"Well it's just that... It doesn't matter." Twilight's cheeks turned pink. "Spike was the first colt er drake that I had a connection with besides my brother. We've always been together since I was a filly in some way...he's closer to me than my actual brother, some days I forget that." her friends nodded. "I guess I still care for him more than I would like to admit." She half grinned. "I just want him to be happy, I can't help myself from being a little overprotective when it comes to him and Coco,"
"So are you worried about him?"
"Worried? Maybe a little. I just hope that she takes his feelings seriously. To be honest, we really don't know a lot about Coco."
"If you want my opinion," a soft voice said quietly. Twilight perked up at the sound of her friend.
"You got something to add?" Fluttershy nodded.
"I think that Spike and Coco belong together, They fill each other's gaps. Where Coco is shy Spike is outgoing and friendly. Coco has to work hard and be mature but she'll have Spike to make her feel encouraged. At least that's what I think." Twilight tapped her chin and furrowed her brow.
"You're right." She smiled. "I wonder what that means for me."
"It means we'll be here for you, even more than now." Rainbow Dash grinned. "Besides the little guy needs somepony to be with him when we can't, after all we're only ponies."
"You're all right. I have to support Spike on any choice he chooses."
"Thank you all." A voice said. The mares turned their heads to the hallway. They saw Spike and Coco standing next to each other. Coco wiped her eyes. "Thank you for having faith in me."
"How much of that did you hear?," Twilight asked.
"Enough." Spike and Coco walked to the group of thrones. "Spike and I have something to say."
"We sure do." Spike grabbed Coco's hoof. "I want to move in with her in Manehattan." The mares jaws hung agape.
"Ar-are you sure? T-that's a pretty big step." Twilight said shocked. Spike stared into his new lover's eyes.
"I've never been so sure of anything in my life."
"But Spike who's going to help me around the castle?" Twilight asked. She knew such insignificant tasks could easily be done by herself.
"Twilight you're more than capable of doing it yourself. Look at it on the long run, one day you're going to have your own family and your own problems. I don't think I'll be useful by then." Twilight opened her mouth as if she was going to counter his argument instead she stood up and wrapped her forelegs around his neck.
"Who am I to deny your love?" She released him and turned to Coco. "Promise me you'll take good care of him."
"I promise." Twilight hugged her. Coco smiled and returned the hug.
"Thank you Coco." Twilight parted with her, she wiped her eyes. "I'm glad you two are together.
"You have no idea how happy that makes me." Coco nuzzled Spike. "I'm happy we're together too.
Spike laid down on his bed and pulled the blankets over his body. "Who would of thought, that I finally found love? I can hardly believe it myself." He smiled. "With such a beautiful mare too, I must be the luckiest drake in the world!" He yawned, rolled over to his side and closed his eyes.
The Next Day
Spike yawned and opened his eyes. He sat up and glanced at his room. "I'm gonna miss this place, but I know I'm making the right choice." He pulled the covers off of his legs and hopped off of his bed. He opened his drawers and pulled out the clothes he had. Spike kneeled down and pulled a suitcase from under his bed. "Heh I haven't seen you in a while." He sniffed it. "Still smell fresh." He opened the suitcase and placed his clothes inside of it. "Should I pack a tooth brush?" He shook his head. "I can just buy a new one." He stood up and picked up his Discord shaped piggy bank. "I have no idea why I kept this." He shook it. "Still got some bits in there." He unscrewed the plastic cap and emptied the bits unto his hand. "Let's see." He placed the bits on the ground. "One, two, thre-," Spike turned his head to the door. "Hey Twilight." The mare walked into the room and sat next to him.
"What are you doing Spike?" She asked.
"Getting some bits in case I need it." He glanced over to her. "What's that?" Spike pointed at the large pouch.
"Oh this is for you." Twilight levitated the bag into his open hands. Spike shook it and he could hear the familiar sound of gems.
"I packed you some snacks if you want them." Twilight said.
"Thanks Twilight." He smiled. "So."
"Yep." She glanced at the ground. "Spike I have something I want to say."
"What is it?"
"Well we've known each other since well forever." Her cheeks turned slightly pink. "Do you promise to write to me?"
"Of course Twilight."
"Would it be too awkward to ask for a hug right now?" Twilight said.
"Of course not." Spike put his arms around her barrel while Twilight put her forelegs over his shoulders.
"I'm going to miss you Spike." She sniffled. "I don't say it enough but I love you Spike." Spike felt his eyes water.
"I love you too Twilight." They embraced for a few more seconds before letting go. Twilight wiped her eyes.
"Take good care of her Spike."
"I will." Twilight stood up and walked away from him. She stopped in front of his door, she glanced over her shoulder. "Me and the girls are going to the train station to see you off." She said before she walked out of the room.
Spike smiled and closed his suitcase. He stood up and looked around the room. "Well a new chapter in my life." He exited his room and closed the door behind him. He glanced to the door that was beside him, Spike took a breath and knocked on the door. He opened the door and saw Coco sitting on the bed next to her suitcase.
"Good morning Coco." He said.
"Good morning Spike." Coco closed her suitcase and walked up to him. "So you're really coming with me aren't you?"
"I am." Spike smiled. "So ready to go?" Coco nodded.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
"I'll get your suitcase." Spike walked over to her bed and grabbed her suitcase. "Let's not keep the girls waiting." The both exited the room.
"Spike you don't have to come with me." Coco said.
"I know that," he kissed her cheek. "But I want to come with you." They walked down the staircase.
"I had a fun time with you Spike." Coco said.
"You did?" Spike asked with a grin. Coco nodded.
"You make me feel special. I've never felt so loved before." Coco blushed.
"Thank you Coco." Spike grinned "I'd hug ya but these suitcases aren't helping." He chuckled. Coco giggled and nuzzled him.
"You jokes always make me smile." They both stopped in front of the dual doors. Coco opened one door and allowed Spike to exit before her. Spike inhaled through his nose and stared at the sky.
"Wow this is one beautiful day," he glanced over to Coco. "But not as beautiful as you."
"Oh, thank you Spike. Sometimes your admiration take me off guard."
"Why's that? Aren't you used to being called beautiful?"
"That's not it, sometimes a stallion will call you attractive but do it because they have bad motives. I'm not used to being called beautiful by somepony who is being genuine." Spike shook his head.
"Than those stallions don't deserve to even see you, I can imagine that some of them only care about themselves. A bunch of jerks if you ask me." He grinned. "As long as you're with me nopony will look at you the wrong way or they'll have to mess with a fire breathing dragon."
"I feel safe already." She giggled. "So what did you do at the Castle?"
"Most of the chores, sweeping, dusting, the dishes and I cooked all the meals." Coco raised an eyebrow.
"All the meals?" She asked.
"Seriously I did! Twilight is a horrible cook,"
"That's not very nice."
"It's true, and she knows it is too. I bet she'll have to hire a chef, either that or she eats takeout for dinner every night." Spike visibly shuddered. "I remember when I got the stomach flu from Neighton food, it was a horrible experience."
"Sounds lovely." Coco slightly gagged. "Ugh, you made me think about it!"
"Sorry babe didn't mean it."
"Babe?"
"You don't like that? I'll stop if you want." Spike said
"No it's fine, I kinda like it, er hotstuff?" Coco said unsurely. Spike chuckled.
"That was pretty bad."
"At least I tried." She rolled her eyes. "Pet names are childish anyway." She said as blush formed on her cheeks.
"Okay," he smiled. "You're cute when you get flustered."
"You are too much." She looked forward. "So, what are you going to do once we arrive in Manehattan?" Coco asked.
"Well I do have some experience with assisting with dress makers, so I could work with you."
"Sounds great" Coco glanced forward and her cheeks turned pink. "Spike?"
"Yes Coco?"
"When did you start liking me?" She asked staring at him.
"Probably right when the storm happened, being next to you just felt... natural. You know what I mean?"
"I sure do."
As the pair walked the train station came into view. Right in the center was the six mares that Spike had come accustom to. Twilight and Rarity smiled the brightest out of the six. Pinkie Pie jumped up and down as if she was on a trampoline. Spike chuckled, those mares he knew for four years of his life were there just to see him off, this simple fact made Spike feel happy.
"Hiya Spikey!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed as the pair approached.
"Hi Pinkie." He turned to the other mares. "So this is really happening isn't it?" Spike asked.
"Sure is! Make sure you give my family in Manehattan a holler!" Applejack said.
"I will Aj."
Fluttershy timidly approached him. "Spike?" She asked softly.
"Yes, Fluttershy?"
"I was wondering if maybe you could give me a hug?" She said as she hid behind her mane.
"Oh, uh sure." Spike let Fluttershy hug him. They parted and Fluttershy smiled.
"Thanks."
"No problem."
The group watched as the train slowly made it's way to the station. The train door's opened and ponies began to come out. Spike and Coco glanced to eachother.
"Huh, déjà vu." Spike said
"Hard to believe isn't it?"
"Yeah. I'm kinda having trouble believing this is happening."
"Don't be" Coco pulled him close and pushed her lips against his. The group of ponies began blush as they watched the two kiss.
"Wow look at them go at it." Rainbow Dash said.
"How long do you think till they go up for air?" Rarity asked.
Twilight rolled her eyes. "Come on girls, we should give them some space."
"Aww, but they look so cute!" Pinkie exclaimed. "Is that tongue?"
"Whoa, too much!" Rainbow Dash covered Fluttershy's eyes.
"Take notes Pinkie, you might need them." Rarity said casting a knowing look at Pinkie.
"Oh I will!"
"What do you mean notes?" Twilight asked.
"You'll find out Twi," Rarity said with a giggle.
"What does that mean?"
The group mares began to laugh.
"I'm serious!" Twilight felt her cheeks begin to blush.
"You'll find out soon Twilight." Pinkie said with a smile.
Well here we are again. I'd like to thank you for coming this far with me. I know this story took a long time to be finished but I hope you enjoyed it.
So now I guess you're probably curious about possible sequels and well I guess you're just gonna have to wait to find out. Cough Twipie Cough
