> The Note?!
>  by Csanimations
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> The Note?!
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It was like any other day for the residents of Ponyville, with not much going on.
A day of peace with no life threatening problems with the evil forces.

In today's story we join Spike the dragon as he proudly walks along one of Ponyville's paths, towards the Ponyville school as it seems the little dragon is going to meet someone, but this was no ordinary meeting as Spike was heading to ask out a pony that he had been seeing over the last few months.

Spike was very excited as he felt that this time was going to lead to success, as sadly his last attempts at relationships didn't go so well.

He would wonder about it, always thinking about his skills and personality in a sort of whats not to like vibe but in the end, that was mystery he would never understand... but pushing the thoughts aside he rounded the corner, he soon came face to face with his destination just as the school bells chimed. 

He stepped back for a bit and lent against a fence post as he knew the fillies and colts would storm out of the classroom and bombard there way down the lane towards their homes ready to start the weekend.

Sooner than you can cough a bundle of students stormed out of the classroom and soon enough vanished, leaving the slow pokes far behind in the classroom door way.

But none of them were Spike's meet up friend, so not to worry.

The first filly that Spike recognized coming out the doorway was Sweetiebelle followed by Applebloom and Scootaloo, as they trotted out looking like they had been in trouble based on the annoyed expressions on their faces.

Surprisingly they noticed Spike and headed over to him with Sweetiebelle taking the lead, to have a chat or be nosey to find out what Spike was up too. 
But having them around was just going to make the whole asking out scene even more awkward than it had to be.

Sweetiebelle was the first to speak as she came to Spike's side " Hello Spike, hows it going today" speaking with a smile.

Spike happily responded to this and replied " Hello Sweetiebelle, I'm doing good today, how about yourself."

Sweetiebelle smiled even more, almost like he had cheered up her day.

She simply added " I'm doing good too, I was in a bit of trouble with miss Cheerlee for accidentally using my magic to lift something dangerous when I should of let miss Cheerlee do it.

Spike listened and simply rolled his eyes playfully as if he wasn't surprised by the antics of one of the crusaders.

With a sly grin " should I ask what sort of dangerous object you were messing with." 

Sweetiebelle soon became embarrassed and kicked one hoof into the gravel path " probably not."

Soon enough Scootaloo and Applebloom  joined the conversation and soon asked " So Spike what brings you here."

" Ohhhhh you should know why I'm here unless you've forgotten" replied a casual Spike.

All three of them remembered about Spike's arrangement because news travels fast, also mentioning the fact that Spike had been spending time with this meet up friend and had been telling the crusaders about it weeks before.

" Its because of his meet up friend" stated a cocky Scootaloo, giving a little tease, but it didn't work.

"indeed Scootaloo your right......hmm I'm guessing shes still talking to miss Cheerlee about something."

The three looked back at the school and then turned back to Spike to then nod, until they stopped when Spike's name was called out by the filly that Spike was meeting.

"SPIKE" she cried whist running towards the group.

" ROSIE, over here" he cried back.

Opening with a warm hug " Its good to see you, what are you doing here, I wasn't expecting to see you until tomorrow for our friend get together."

Blushing slightly " well I thought I'd surprise you today and tell you something." 

Smiling happily she added " What about?" becoming excited "If its to do with a new activity tomorrow, I'm all ears."

Becoming a bit nervous Spike swallowed and calmly exhaled.
" Well you see Rosie, we've been hanging out for a while now and we both like spending time with each other..... so I wanted to ask you something important and I feel the time is right."

Still keeping her happy smile she added " Well go for it, I'm sure it will be good coming from you." 

The Crusaders listened in with huge interest as Spike stated his important line.

"Rosie......, I would like to ask you..... something I feel is the right step in our meet ups....... Feelings I want to get off my back and express.........would ........Would you like to be my special some pony" he finished with a bit of sweat on his head and increased heart rate from the build up of emotions.

"HUH!!!!!" went the Crusaders and also a surprised Rosie.

But after that...... silence....... from everyone, until a few moments later when Spike became worried that she didn't catch what he said and repeated himself once more.

" Rosie, would you like to be my special some pony."

But to no response once more, standing there like she had been hit by a freight train with a long distance stare.

Scootaloo soon rudely interrupted " well are you going to answer him!"

But still nothing, leading to Rosie quickly turning and galloping with an expression that looked like she was freaking out...... not exactly the best reaction you can give but you see poor Rosie and Spike didn't realize whist they were hanging with one another, they were doing it for different motives, Spike was one of love and Rosie's was one of someone to be friends with and nothing more.

But sadly poor Spike could only stand there in surprise, watching her disappear in the distance until she was no longer seen.

Spike given the cold shoulder, became downhearted with a thought mindset of thinking he may have come on too strong.
With a frown and a bent posture he started walking slowly in the direction of his home, ready to do something more productive.

As for the Crusaders, they were in a state of shock themselves, they couldn't believe what had just happened, they didn't know what to say in the situation and then noticed Spike had already started walking away.
Applebloom and Scootaloo decided to just leave followed by a worried Sweetiebelle, as talking to him would properly make it worse.

Applebloom stated" Lets leave him be Crusaders, there's nothing we can say to make him feel better, this is something that Spike will have to get over." and sadly the crusaders left.


- Some Time Later -

Spike returned home, a lot later than he should of, taking a detour to Sugarcube corner for a snack to ponder the days actions.

Feeling glum Spike entered the castle, soon to pass a sleeping Twilight who had one of those reading marathons.
Heading upstairs to his bedroom Spike was relieved to be back in his room where his comfy bed was waiting.

Breathing in and out calmly, Spike casually decided to have a little nap, thinking that sleeping it off will help his mood.
Getting in and comfortable in his bed, Spike was ready for a good nap but before he could close his eyes a...

"TAP TAP" came from the window.

Turning over he tried to ignore it. 

"TAP TAP" came once again.

Fidgeting with annoyance he got up from the bed and headed towards the window.... to notice a carrier pigeon just sitting there outside the window.

Spike stood there puzzled scratching his head.

" That's strange..... what are you doing here"

Looking around Spike added " I think your confused little guy, you want Twilight's room..... not to mention if you are for Twilight, it would of come by me."

Opening the window, the pigeon soon fluttered in rushing around until it soon perched on his side table showing off a note.

Spike sighed whist closing the window.
"Phhh" he muttered whist looking at the pigeon until...... he noticed the rolled up note.

Staring for a few seconds and becoming more curious at the note tied around the leg of the pigeon.
"What have you got there" as he approached the bird, pulling the note out of the tied knot, he decided it was best to read it.

"Hello Spike, Hows it going today" the note stated.

Pausing for a second he became more puzzled to the point that something was up, but to know further he decided to humor the note and started to reply to see if he could catch out the prankster.

He added to the note underneath " I'm good thanks, how are you, who ever this is."


Smirking slightly he rolled up the note, attaching it to the pigeon once more and sent the bird out the window to see which way it would head.

Playing ball Spike decided to wait on his bed for the pigeon's return, until no longer than a few minutes the pigeon did return with a new note stating number 2 on its side.
Looking up at the bird, he now knew whoever it was, they were local and didn't live very far away.

Sighing " I swear if its Rainbow dash having a good old laugh, well.... fine I can play ball." 

Even though Spike thought it might be Rainbow dash with her pranks, also adding to his thought process that it could be Pinkie Pie as well.
But at this point he couldn't help but humor the messenger more.
Noting that he didn't have much else to do, he thought it could be a good laugh.

So repeating the same actions again he soon read.

" I'm doing good, from a friend."

Spike quickly dismissed his early thought of Rainbow  because the message was far too sincere to be her.

Replying again with sarcasm " Good to hear, from a friend huh, have you been up to much today."

Placing the note in a tied knot on the pigeon leg, Spike soon send the pigeon on its way once more.
But this time in about a minute the pigeon returned again.

Reading the next one " Yep from a friend and to answer your question, I've had a busy day today, very tired but I'm glad that its the weekend."

Pausing once more, Spike pondered crossing Pinkie pie off the list as the reply was too formal for her.
Now he was going to have to step up his game to narrow down who it could be.

" hmmmmmm, I think I'll ask something a little bit difficult."

Spike jotted with determination " indeed, the weekend is worth the wait, I do look forward to a bit of advance reading, don't suppose your familiar with the workings of the key success points in the professional arts industry."

Laughing to himself " that will get them, its so random, so complex and then ill have an idea on who it is because even I know that there are not many smart ponies like Twilight in Ponyville, no offense."

" Right off you go pigeon" as he pushed the pigeon out the window. 

" Hopefully this will work" as he stared out the window watching the bird disappear behind a house.

Moments later as he turned away from the window, the pigeon returned, in no time a tall.

Spike was surprised " NO WAY!"  "that was quick" collecting the next note " whoever this is must be a real egghead" chuckling a bit " looks like you have some competition Twilight" as he spoke to himself.

Looking at the note.
!!!!!! " its right as well."

Becoming paranoid, Spike decided to go full force and decided to cut to the chase and find out once and for all. 

" Writing again, I see that you are interested in me but at this point your starting to scare me, so I write this message asking, why are you doing this and being serious, who are you."
Attaching the note to the pigeon once more to the point where he was losing count, he sent the pigeon off again, with a serious frown.

" There...... now that I'm being serious hopefully that will get to the bottom of this as this is getting to far fetched for his other friends to go this far for a joke."

Then within a heartbeat the pigeon returned on cue without a second to spare.

It reads" Ohhh...... well...... sadly I cant, but I can tell you, that I do care for you, now don't be scared, its someone that you know, but is too afraid to admit her feelings so I'm sorry I have to keep you guessing, I did this to hopefully cheer you up but unfortunately it seems to of failed."

Shocked... Spike just stood there reading over the note multiple times.

" Well there goes my theories......" scratching his head more and more "ahhhh I really don't know what to say..... as a lot of people know me..... it could be anyone.

Staring out the window Spike sighed whist adding to the note.

"Well whoever you are, I wish I could know who you are, you seem like a very caring pony, maybe.... maybe one day we could meet up and then hopefully we could get to know each other more,..... Noting this method of reaching me is a bit creepy but I understand if your afraid but if we do bump into each other in the street please tell me as you have nothing to fear."

Sighing sadly, but with a thought track of a resolution, he sent the pigeon on its way, which once again resulted in the pigeon returning with a note that stated.

" Yeah.....I do care for you a lot.... hopefully one day I will get the nerve to come to you and express my feelings...... but for now I'm too much of a coward."
"Sorry if I'm messing with your emotions."

Straight way the pigeon was sent off but this time we join the pigeons travels to a small room on the first floor of a classy building. 

" Ohh " came from the mystery pony as she untied the note from Spike.

" No worries, all in good time, but you cant say that I have a few questions to ask that will help my mind to ease."

The mystery pony smiled and soon added to the note " Of Course."

But whist the mystery pony finished up the note, a noise came from downstairs catching the pony's attention.

" Sweetiebelle....... Dinner!"

" Coming Rarity" came her surprised reply.

But before Sweetiebelle went down she adding to the note.

" I've got to go do something important, ill send another note soon ok...... Bye for now Spike."

Sweetiebelle pondered on adding with some emotion building up in her " I will always look out for you, love you"  soon scraping it with a tear from her eye.

" SWEETIE BELLE!" came an annoyed Rarity.

" Coming! " came an emotional Sweetiebelle as she sent the pigeon on its way and headed downstairs to have some dinner.

But whist she was away the pigeon soon returned to her window and scratched the note off of its leg UN-knotting the string, which let the note fall onto the floor reading. 

"Ok, sure, hope to see a note soon.... and thank you for caring."

End.