Some adorable one shots for Spike and Cloudchaser. Based of different songs to suit the romantic moments between these two. I don't own any of the songs!
Dedicated to the beloved FamousLastWords! Musical one shots featuring a charming young Dragon and a beautiful pegasus! These two shall be the lives of parties, singing romantic love songs to each other, or just having some good old fashioned musical fun!
Spike sat at the royal bar, sighing as he sipped his lemonade. It was a time of celebration for everypony. After all, it had been a full year since Twilight was crowned a princess. And this, was why the young drake was so bitter.
Twilight and her friends were the life of the party. Dancing and socializing with other ponies. Spike could hardly talk to anypony without be looked at like some kind of creep. Being a Dragon surrounded by ponies was not easy. Although ponies back at home were kind to him, the ones in Canterlot were more....judgemental.
In saying this, he was not comfortable joining his friends in the celebrations. He'd rather be sipping lemonade and eating gem encrusted cupcakes. The cheerful laughs of his friends did nothing to cheer him up. In fact, they only increased his bitterness. He hadn't noticed his grip on his glass tightening, until it shattered and splashed all over his face. It didn't take long for the painful burning sensation to make his eyes water. Soon, he had tears streaming down his face.
"Hey, are you ok? Why are you crying?" He heard a gentle voice say.
Since he couldn't open his eyes, all he could really do was shake his head. Hoping to somehow relay how much pain he was in. He felt a hoof grab his claw and pull him to an unknown location. He heard the sound of partying grow distant as the mysterious pony took him to a quiet place.
"Okay, open your eyes" The pony said.
"I c-can't" Spike whimpered.
"Just force them open. I'm gonna flush them out with water. Come on."
Spike sighed, slowly managing to opens eyes about an inch. His eyes shut again on instinct when water fell into them. A little of the burning subsided at this.
"I can't help you if you don't keep your eyes open" The pony groaned.
Spike, once again, forced his eyes open. This time, enough water got into then to flush out the lemon. Ceasing the agonizing burning that had once been so persistent. After drying his eyes, Spike looked up to thank the helpful pony. He soon found his breath caught in his throat.
A Pegasus mare, with purple eyes and light purple fur smiled at him. Her messy bluish white mane had an old fashioned style cut. And her dress was one ponies in Appleloosa would've worn back in the day. Her legs had black tights riding up them. Ones that stallions would've seen as worn for seductive purposes. Her eyes and lashes were covered in black, bringing out her beautiful purple eyes. And a hint of lip gloss could be seen, glistening in the bathroom lighting. All in all, she was a very pretty mare.
"Hey, you alive squirt?" She asked, puffing out some smoke. She was even smoking an old fashioned cigar.
"Flirtatious are we? Slow down, squirt. Liable to be way in over your head" She replied, winking.
A small tinge of pink appeared on the drake's scales. This mare was quite the open and honest one. Not that he was complaining. He'd better get her name.
"Well madame, my name is Spike. Might I ask yours?" He greeted, giving a slight bow.
The mare curtsied. "Call me Cloudchaser, honey. But, you can call me Cloudy for short."
The two got to know each other well as they walked back to the party. Cloudchaser seemed like a ton of fun to be around. And she wasn't in the slightest bit judgemental. In fact, she was incredibly kind hearted.
As the two sat at the bar, conversing about life and it's many ups and downs, Spike had continued examining the mares appearance. She dressed and acted so...classic. Once the word popped into mind, so did a brilliant idea.
"If malady would see fit, could I interest her in a serenade?" Spike asked.
"As long as you'll stop undressing me with your eyes, honey" Cloudchaser answered, a smirk visible on her cute features.
Spike blushed, slowly hopping off the bar stool. He quickly rushed over to the Dj, calling Big Macintosh and Shining Armor over at the same time. He whispered to the Dj. She smiled and nodded, using her magic to place down a record. A beat began to play, much to the enjoyment of the crowd, and Spike began to sing.
"Ooh, girl you shining. Like a fifth avenue diamond. And they don't make you like they used to, your never going out of style" He sang, pointing at Cloudchaser as he did.
"Ooh, pretty baby. This world might've gone crazy. The way you save me, who can blame me, when I just wanna make you smile" Shining added. The three buds began singing together, delighting the mares in the crowd.
"I wanna thrill you like Michael. I wanna kiss you like Prince. Let's get it on like Marvin Gaye like Hathaway, write a song for you like this. You're over my head! I'm outta my mind! Thinking I was born, in the wrong time. One of a kind, living in a world gone plastic. Baby, your so classic. Baby, your so classic. Baby your so classic."
The ponies had begun to dance, Cloudchaser being in the middle of them. Spike did a dramatic slide up to her, taking her hoof in his claw.
"Four dozen roses. Anything for you to notice. All the way to serenade you, doing it Sinatra style."
"I'm a, pick you up, in a Cadillac, like a gentleman, bringing glamour back" Big Macintosh added in, dancing alongside some other stallions.
"Keep it reel to reel in the way I feel. I could walk you down the aisle" Spike said, winking at Cloudchaser as he did.
She giggled and tossed her cigar aside, beginning to sing herself. "I wanna thrill you like Michael. I wanna kiss you like Prince. Let's get it on like Marvin Gaye, like Hathaway. Write a song for you like this!"
The stallions and mares had all begun singing along, twirling about on the dance floor. Of course, when the time seemed fit, Pinkie just had to sing as well.
"Baby your classic, baby your sick. I never met girl like you ever until we met. A star in the 40's, centerfold in the 50's, got me tripping out like 60's, Hippies. Queen of the discoteque. A 70's dream, and 80's best. Hepburn, Beyonce, Marylin, Massey. Girl, you're timeless. Just so classic!" She cheered, throwing confetti on everypony.
And soon, everypony was dancing and singing along with Spike and Cloudchaser. "You're over my head! I'm outta my mind! Thinking I was born in the wrong time. You're one of a kind, everything is so throw backish. I kinda like it-like it. Old school chic, like a movie star, from the silver screen. You're one of a kind, living in a world gone plastic. Baby you're so classic. Baby you're so classic. Babay you're so classic."
As the ending lines were sung and notes were played, Spike threw Cloudchaser in a dip and held the pose. Everypony cheered and stomped their hooves. The Dragon and mare smiled at each other, giggling and panting.
Celestia herself even smiled, pulling her hoof out of her partners paw. "These ponies, and a certain Dragon really know how to party."
"They sure do. They sure do" Discord replied, smiling at the young couple who'd started this whole thing.
"He's gone so often though, mamma. Don't you get lonely?"
"I have you."
"Yes. But, I get lonely when he's not here. He's my daddy. And he's your husband. So, shouldn't you be even more lonely?"
Cloudchaser stopped washing a dish and sighed. Her daughter was right. She was terribly lonely without Spike around. But, he was just so busy with his business, he rarely had time to even share a meal with them. And on many occasions, like this one, his work required he be gone for weeks at a time. It was putting quite the strain on the family.
And it especially didn't help when Cloudchaser's family didn't even approve of the marriage. They'd been so enraged about her marrying a Dragon, they wrote her out of the will, practically taken everything they'd ever given her and gave it to her sister, and even refused to come to her wedding.
Cloudchaser remembered how hard it was no to burst into tears when three empty seats sat at the front of the aisle. When she walked herself down the aisle. When she picked out her wedding dress alone. When she gave birth to Crimson Candy, without her family to congratulate her. Without her family at the foal shower. Without even so much as a card or letter to congratulate her. To make her feel wanted. To make her feel...important.
Spike became the ultimate family member for her. Not only because they were married, but also because he helped her through all of those hard times. He made her feel wanted, needed, excepted. But, he most of all made her feel what nopony else bothered to. Loved. He made her feel like she was the most loved mare in all of Equestria! No stallion had ever accomplished that. And she was truly grateful for it.
But, then he started his business. He'd been wanting to start a gem business for ages. And his wish finally came true. Not only that, but his gem shop became the most popular and most successful in all of Canterlot. Snow of wealthiest, most famous, and highly esteemed ponies came to his shop. Having custom made necklaces, rings, earrings, even gem encrusted horseshoes.
Cloudchaser even had her own pair. They were by far the fanciest horseshoes known to any and everypony. The richest of ponies had offered millions for them. One stallion even laid out directly in front of Spike, in the about 20 bags of bits, 85,0000. It was the highest offer any jeweler had ever been given. And most would've had a heart attack before even getting to say yes. But, in front of everypony, he declined the offer. He explained the shoes were for the most precious gem of all in his life. And that, was Cloudchaser. He gave them as an engagement present. And she wore them on her wedding day.
Sure, Sike was almost always busy. But, that didn't mean she didn't still love him. He'd done more for her than anypony. And the least she could do was show some gratitude. So, she too care for their hom, their child, and everything else that needed it. And she never complained.
"Alright, Crimson. Time for bed" Cloudchaser said, tossing the dish towel on her shoulder.
She turned to face her daughter, but was surprised to find she'd already fallen asleep on top of their dog, Fluffy. Fluffy was a birthday present for Crimson, and he was a well behaved dog. He watched over the family whenever Spike was away. Which, had become quite a frequent occurrence.
Cloudchaser smiled and shook her head. She nudged Fluffy, whom stood up slowly and yawned. He carried the sleeping filly upstairs to her bed. Cloudchaser gently pulled the covers over her and kissed her cheek. She smoothed back Crimson's blueish-green mane and smiled. Walking over to her dresser, she gently wound the crank which activated the diamond encrusted music box. A gentle and sweet tune began to ring though the air. Cloudchaser switched on the purple gem nightlight. It began spinning slowly. Purple stars were soon all over the walls and ceiling. She made her way to the door, and quietly closed it after exiting.
Cloudchaser walked downstairs and into her own bedroom. It would be near impossible to sleep yet. Especially when she was sleeping alone. Again. Instead, she walked out to the balcony. Luna's moon was high in the night sky, shining brightly upon the sleeping city. Cloudchaser stared at the moon and sighed rather sadly, beginning to hum the same song on Crimson's music box.
"Oceans apart, day after day. And I slowly go insane. I hear your voice, on the line. But it doesn't stop the pain" Cloudchaser sang, sitting on her hunches.
"If I see you next never, how can we say forever? Whenever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it takes, or how my heart breaks, I will be right here waiting for you."
Cloudchaser held back tears as she continued to sing, not hearing a door open and close downstairs. "I took for granted, all the times, that I thought would last somehow. I hear the laughter, I taste the tears. But I can't get near you now. Oh can't you see it baby? You've got me going crazy. Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it takes, or how my heart breaks, I will be right here waiting for you."
She breathed a shuddered sigh and her ears flattened against her head. But, they quickly pricked up when she heard a familiar voice from behind her.
"I wonder how we can survive, this romance" Spike's voice sang.
"But in the end if I'm with you, I'll take the chance" The couple sang together.
They both gave tablets smile at each other. Cloudchaser gently rubbed up against his chest, resting her head on it. Spike tilted her chin, wiping her tears. She smiled, her cheeks turning slightly pink
"Oh can't you see it, baby? You've got me going crazy. Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it takes, or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you" They finished together.
"Nice moon tonight" Spike said, playing with his wife's hair.
"Sure is. I hear the day is gonna back nice and clear tomorrow. And it'll be really warm" Cloduchaer replied, leaning into his touch.
"Well then, how about we have a picnic? I'm off tomorrow."
"Sounds like fun."
"I can make my delicious deviled eggs."
"Sure. As long as you don't burn down my kitchen" Cloudchaser chuckled.
"Hey! That only happened once and that was a pie" Spike protested.
"Exactly why I'm making the pie. Besides, everypony knows I make killer cherry pie. I'll even put rubies in it. Just for you."
She kissed his cheek and smiled, nuzzling his muzzle into her ear. He nipped on it playfully and she giggled. "It's a wonder I'm not fat yet because of you."
"That can always change. We both know I can stuff you like a thanksgiving turkey" Cloudchaser joked.
They chuckled and snuggle into each other. They both just stood there, staring up at the moon. Sure, it wasn't always easy. They didn't always have time for each other like they wanted or needed. But, they'd always stay loyal to each other. No matter what.
"Spike! Hurry it up! My bus is almost here" Cloudchaser hollered at the young drake.
"Sorry. Your luggage is pretty heavy" Spike groaned, dragging her bags up to the bench.
Once the bags were situated properly, he hopped up beside Cloudchaser. He tightened the scarf around his neck to block out the cold. Not that he really felt it with his warm scales. It was more out of nervousness and tension he did this. It was habit for him to start fiddling with his clothes, or fingers, when he was anxious about something. And Cloudchaser must've sensed it.
"Spike, you know this is for the best, right?" She asked.
He started down at his feet, shifting them back and forth. "Of course."
"I mean, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Not everypony gets the honor of joining the Wonderbolts."
"I know, I know. It's just....you know, the fact we have to part ways so soon."
Cloudchaser heaved a sigh. Her breath viable in the cold night air. It wasn't easy knowing she'd have to break up with Spike in order to do this. Although others had said they should remain together. That there was no need to break up. But, she was gonna be gone for so long. Surrounded by so many other stallions. Who's to say she wouldn't end up cheating on him? Who's to say he wouldn't cheat on her? No matter how loyal they were to each other, the possibility was too high.
Besides, it would kill them being apart for so long. It would probably bring the relationship to an end anyway. Anyponies relationship would be tested amongst such circumstances. And deep down, both knew they wouldn't be able to handle it.
"Look, Spike. You know what I've told you already" Cloudchaser whispered.
"I know. But-" He started, but she placed her hoof on his lips.
"Just hear me out."
Cloudchaser sighed before beginning to sing. A song that was all too familiar to them both. "They that the road ain't no place to start a family. Right down the line it's been you and me. A love in a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be. Oh girl, you stand, by me. I'm forever yours....faithfully."
Spike sighed and smiled weakly. "Circus life, under the big top world. We all need the clowns to make us smile. Through space and time, always another show. Wondering where I am lost without you."
They leaned up against each other, starting at the moon as they sung. "And being apart ain't easy on this love affair. Two strangers learn to fall in love again. I get the joy of rediscovering you. Oh girl, you stand, by me. I'm forever yours...faithfully."
Their ears went up when they heard the approaching bus. Cloudchaser hopped off the bench and walked towards it, while Spike grabbed her things. After loading everything up, and paying the bus driver, Cloudchaser looked back at Spike and smiled. She gave him one last kiss before trotting onto the bus. The doors shut and the bus slowly pulled away.
Cloudchaser leaned back on her seat. A tear gently ran down her cheek, as the same song played on the radio. As if to taunt her very soul. She began singing along with it.
"Faithfully. I'm still yours."
Spike watched the bus disappear. He soon began walking back home, sharing the rain off himself. Well, they might never be together again. But, they would always have each other's hearts. No matter where they went, or who they ended up with.