> Spike's Stellar Time > by NetherTempest > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1: Sunburst's Favor > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- During an average day within the quiet town of Ponyville, Ponies were going about their usual business and routines. Some were managing their stores at the marketplace, others were simply having a good day. One dragon in particular was walking through town, enjoying his free time and no catastrophe befalling over their heads. He just finished helping out his farmer mare friend, Applejack, at the farm. The orange mare needed an extra hoof… or claw, with harvesting the apples. Spike was happy to help, especially if he got a chance to have a piece of Granny Smith’s delicious apple pies. Once evening began to show itself, Spike completed the last of the harvesting and headed home, ready to relax. Spike continued on with his walk, humming to himself, taking a path back home to the Castle of Friendship. While Spike kinda missed the quiet and cozy Golden Oaks library that was his and Twilight’s home, he quickly adapted to living in a large castle made of crystals. Unlike Starlight, it was easy to know the place inside-out. He had to help his unicorn friend how to navigate the place after a few embarrassing walk-ins with him in the bathroom… in nothing but a towel. Spike mentally slapped himself back from his thoughts as turned onto the main path to the castle. “I wonder what Twilight and Starlight are doing?” Spike thought to himself. “Knowing Twilight, she’s probably reshelving books in the library again.” Spike chuckled to himself on that thought. Since the day he was brought under Twilight’s care, he had to deal with the bookworms antics with the library. Though the dragon was often annoyed at handling any kind of large book, aside from comic books, Twilight loved every chance the purple alicorn got when handling any book, be it reading or sorting. Spike finally reached the front door but upon opening and entering, a couple of loud voices were heard. “Aw come on Starlight! I’m begging you!!” A male voiced shouted from across the hallway to the map room. The voice sounded familiar to Spike. “I’m not doing it and there is nothing you can do or say that will change my mind!” A mare’s voice said in angry defiance. This voice Spike recognized was indeed his housemate, Starlight Glimmer. Spike peaked past the opened door and saw three ponies he knew all too well. Twilight Sparkle, the princess of friendship, sitting at her throne in between the two other ponies, the orange furred Sunburst and Starlight. Starlight Glimmer was a tall unicorn with pale-pink coat with a purple mane that had aquamarine streaks in it. She also possessed a slime hourglass figure with nicely shaped breasts and hips. Twilight Sparkle, Spike’s surrogate elder sister, was a purple alicorn with a light purple coat and a deep purple mane that had various purple and pink streaks in it. She had a figure similar to Starlight but since becoming an alicorn, her womanly assets become more pronounced. Though Spike wouldn’t really admit it but he has noticed such a development. Sunburst, his friend from the Crystal Empire, was a bright orange stallion with orange-red hair. Physically, Sunburst was borderline lanky in comparison to an average Stallion. He kinda reminded Spike of his younger days, just entering his teenage years, before he developed more muscles. All three looked well into their mid-twenties while Spike just passed the adult age of twenty.   “Please Starlight, would you do this for a friend?” Sunburst pleaded. From what Spike could see on Sunburst’s face, he really looked desperate. Almost ready to drop onto his knees to get Starlight to comply with whatever he needs. “I’m not going to Sire’s Hollow just so you can avoid your mom’s obsession with “modernizing” the town.” Starlight said with an annoyed tone in her voice. “I-It’s not really that! She just needs an honest, outside opinion with her plans for the town.” Sunburst replied in honesty but with a sheepish, pleading smile. “Oh please, you just don’t want to hear anymore of her crazy ideas or want to hear her scold you for not finding a marefriend.” Starlight pointed out with narrowed eyes. Sunburst’s shoulders slumped in defeat. It was true that Stellar Flare had some schemes to get the two together but such plans only annoyed Starlight and embarrassed him. Twilight looked both uncomfortable and nervous. She didn’t like seeing two friends argue and tried to be the peacekeeper but when it reached their personal issues, it only became awkward. “What’s going on?” Spike chimed in. All three ponies looked towards the entrance and saw Spike enter. “Oh Spike! Your back from AJ’s.” Twilight said in surprise. “Yeah, a good workout for the day. So what’s going on with you three?” Spike asked again. “It’s nothing Spike, just Sunburst wants me to go to Sire’s Hollow to be his mom’s assistant in her committee’s project.” Twilight explained with slight annoyance in her voice. “Please Starlight!?” Sunburst begged again. “I’ll do anything! I’ll give you some of my more valuable books.” Starlight gave a deadpanned look. Though Twilight looked interested, it was a failed bargain to convince Starlight. “Not. Going. To happen.” Starlight said sternly, cowing Sunburst. “(sighs) I’ll take anyone at this point but all the other ponies I’ve asked refused or said they didn’t have time.” Sunburst said in defeat. After a moment of thought (or sulking on Sunburst’s part), Spike stepped forward. “Well, I could fill in for you.” Spike volunteered. All three ponies looked at Spike in utter surprised. Sunburst looked like he met his savior while Starlight looked at him with dread in her eyes. Twilight looked a little concerned, likely out of her protective nature when it comes to him. “You do that for me Spike?” Sunburst asked, hoping he heard right. “Yeah, I mean I’ve rarely left Ponyville in the recent years. The only places I’ve ever really gone to was Canterlot to visit Celestia, the Crystal Empire being its hero and all or to Appleloosa to see the rodeos .” Spike reasoned. “So going to somewhere like Sire’s Hollow would be a nice and quiet adventure.” Starlight chuckled nervously a bit. “That’s all ok Spike, but you don’t really know anything about Sire’s Hollow or being a critic to a development committee.” Starlight pointed out. “True but since I’ve been to both rural and urban places, I could provide some good input to balance out Stellar’s plans so they don’t resemble a shopping mall.” Spike explained. “That and I have experience in being a good, faithful assistant.” Twilight looked deep in thought, analyzing Spike’s proposal and he did make some good points. Starlight still didn’t like the idea of Spike going to Sire’s Hollow to be an eccentric mare’s assistant but then again he’s been Twilight’s assistant since the beginning and if he could handle being Twilight’s assistant, then he could probably handle Stellar Flare. Sunburst looked completely on board with this plan. “He makes some good points Starlight.” Twilight said in agreement. “I don’t normally like Spike going on extended trips but this could be a good experience for him.” Starlight looked back at her former teacher ready to argue again but sighed in defeat. “Alright, it does sound like a good plan but I still don’t like it.” “YES!!” Sunburst cried out in joy. He ran over to Spike and shaked his hand wildly. “Thank you, thank you, thank you, Spike!” “N-No problem, Sunburst.” Spike said, a little surprised with Sunburst’s joyous outburst. “I’ll send a letter to my mom immediately, telling her I can’t make it and that you will be filling in for me.” Sunburst said before zooming past Spike and out of the map room. “Well… looks like I better pack things together.” Spike said before taking his leave. Though his back was turned, he could feel both Twilight’s concerned gaze and Starlight’s annoyed stare. After Spike left, Twilight and Starlight almost immediately looked at each other. “I still don’t like this.” Starlight firmly stated. “I feel Stellar Flare is going to be a bad influence on him.” “Oh don’t be like that Starlight.” Twilight replied. “This could be good for Spike. Visiting a different town than those he’s used to and being an assistant to a pony besides me could be good experience.” “Maybe Twilight.” Starlight said with reservation. ‘Either that or be eaten alive by a crazy urban planner.’ She thought in dread. > Chapter 2: Welcome to Sire's Hollow > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- On a train heading for the small town of Sire’s Hollow, Spike and Sunburst were enjoying the quiet ride to Sunburst’s and Starlight’s hometown. Sunburst came along only to briefly introduce Spike to his mother and then take another train back to the Crystal Empire. Though he could’ve just left instructions for Spike to find Stellar Flare, both Twilight and Starlight “insisted” that Sunburst should at least show Spike around and introduce him to Stellar Flare before heading back up north. Spike glanced out the window, observing the land as the train moved without a problem. Sunburst remained glued to one of his books he brought along for the trip. Spike couldn’t help but make the similarities between Sunburst and Twilight, both loved books and reading books, almost regardless to the type of book. However, a part of Spike wanted to ask Sunburst a few questions regarding his temporary job as Stellar Flare’s assistant. “Hey Sunburst.” Spike said, gaining his attention. “Exactly what kind of project is this Development Committee of your mom’s doing?” “She didn’t really give me specifics but last time I was there, my mom and her group were seriously considering in either doing a restaurant or some kind of shop that ponies from all over would want to visit.” Sunburst explained. “That sounds like a tall order for a town like Sire’s Hollow.” Spike thought honestly. “The town doesn’t exactly have the living space to contain a massive tourism boom.” “That’s what I said.” Sunburst replied. “My mom’s committee has been working for weeks to fix that problem. I can only imagine what she came up with.” He said with a hint of dread in his voice. “I’m sure it won’t be that bad.” Spike tried to assure his friend. “I can only hope, Spike. I mean she did practically transform half of the town into a shopping mall fit for Manehattan or Las Pegasus.” Sunburst remembered embarrassingly.  “Only Starlight’s dad, Firelight, and his Preservation Society stopped most her plans but also tried to make the town into a museum.” “Sounds like a real mess when you and Starlight visited during your friendship mission.” Spike replied. “It nearly was until Starlight and I were able to set them straight a bit.” Sunburst confirmed. “But there are still times my mom can go a little overboard with the planning for the town.” “Look Sunburst, I may not have experience in town-planning, but I do when it comes to mares who are very plan-oriented and I will do my best to make sure she doesn’t cause any more problems.” Spike promised. “Thanks Spike. I really appreciate this.” Sunburst said in complete gratitude. “We should be reaching Sire’s Hollow soon. Better get prepared.” Back at Twilight’s Castle, Starlight was having snacks with Twilight but it was clear to the alicorn that something was bothering her former pupil. “What’s the matter Starlight?” Twilight asked with concern. “It’s nothing Twilight.” Starlight defended but the look on her face said differently and Twilight knew it. “Oh alright.” She groaned “I don’t think it was a good idea to have Spike volunteer as Sunburst’s mom’s assistant. Even if it is just a couple of days.” Starlight explained. “Oh come on Starlight, even I didn’t get this worried over Spike during his trip for mother’s day in Canterlot to see Celestia or his invitation to the Dragon Lands to visit Ember.” Twilight recalled. “Spike will be fine. What’s the worst Stellar Flare can do?” “Be a bad influence for starters and she can be a little overbearing when it comes to becoming successful.” Starlight explained. “Listen, I don’t doubt that Spike can and will do an amazing job as an assistant but I just feel that he will get overwhelmed by her antics or even use him to get Sunburst more “friendship missions” since he’s practically related to you and has legitimately worked for you a bit.” “I see your point Starlight.” Twilight agreed. “From what you told me when you got back from your friendship mission with Sunburst, Stellar Flare can be a little eccentric. But if he is able to handle helping me and the other girls, I’m sure Spike will do fine.” “Maybe.” Starlight spoke aloud while glancing away. “Is there something your not telling me Starlight?” Twilight asked suspiciously. “Well…. I didn’t really want to say it in front of Sunburst but Stellar Flare has garnered another kind of reputation.” Starlight answered very nervously. “And what kind of reputation is that?” “...The kind that says Stellar Flare is the… hottest single mare in Sire’s Hollow…” Starlight said with a very sheepish smile. “Annnnd she might have a thing for young guys….” Twilight’s eyes widened  like the full moon in horror as she dropped her tea cup. “WHAT HAVE I DONE!?!?!” Twilight screamed which could be heard across the castle and a bit through Ponyville, causing some people to freeze in their tracks. Starlight was already hiding beneath the coffee table. It was no secret, except maybe to the dragon himself, that Spike was considered very attractive and that most mare’s wanted to date him or do so much more. The entire Crystal Empire mare population (minus one pink alicorn princess just slightly), would love nothing more than to spend nights ravishing the young dragon or him ravishing them. Even some of the Mane 6 have spent nights making love to the dragon, two mare’s in particular, and Twilight is still very upset about that. Now though, the purple alicorn has practically thrown him into the lap of Sire’s Hollow “hottest mare”. Perfect, just perfect. Meanwhile, in Sire’s Hollow, a middle-aged but highly attractive orange-coated unicorn mare with orange-red hair was walking through town to the train station with a small group of mares. Stellar Flare, head of the Sire’s Hollow Development Committee, had a nice hourglass figure with perfect breeding-ready hips, a juicy rear, large breasts that jiggled with every bit of movement. She was wearing a professional navy blue business suit that formed perfectly over her figure. However, the top part of her shirt was unbuttoned a bit, showing a decent amount of cleavage that would make anyone have difficulty focusing. Around her neck was a fine and beautiful pearl necklace. Finally, there was a certain beauty mark on the top part of her left breast. Certainly an attention grabber. “Are you sure everything is set up?” Stellar Flare asked her grey-coated associate. “Yes, Miss Flare.” Ever Essence spoke. “Your office and that of your new assistant’s is ready at the projects location.” “Good, I can’t wait to finish this project.” Stellar smiled as they neared the train station. Though part of her was a little annoyed. Stellar Flare hoped that her son would work with her on her committee’s new project for Sire’s Hollow’s development. Unlike some of her previous ideas, Stellar believed this project would work. As such, Stellar wanted her son to be a part of its success but instead he found a stranger to take his place as her assistant. At first, she protested but Sunburst made a convincing case that this friend of his was more than qualified for the job. In his letter, Sunburst listed his friend as having experience as an assistant, is hardworking and practical. Not to mention, he is well-known up north in the Crystal Empire. Though Stellar was still a bit upset that Sunburst found a way to avoid spending time with her, if this friend of his proved capable then she will let it slide for now. The group finally made to the train station, which during Sunburst’s last visit was just a wooden platform. Stellar Flare smirked in satisfaction that one of her latest projects worked out. She and her committee upgraded the area where the train stops, allowing a legitimate train station to be built and provide some new jobs to the town. It was one of the few projects that even Firelight and his Preservation Society actually approved of, thus making it quick to plan and make.   It could best be compared to Ponyville’s train station, humble and decently sized yet more modern in aesthetic design. Stellar Flare could hear the train whistle from the distance, marking the train’s arrival in just a few minutes. Part of the mare was getting a little impatient, she wanted to meet this friend of her son’s and get a quick interview to see if he is what Sunburst says he is. Only then could she finally finish her newest development project. The train finally slowed down to a halt, allowing its few passengers to disembark and Stellar Flare was lightly tapping her hoof in impatience in waiting for her son and his friend to appear. After a minute, she recognized the bright coat and red mane stallion that was her son. However, what walked beside him really caught her attention and that of her group. An average-sized adult dragon with a decent yet attractive build, purple scales and green spikes who Stellar couldn’t take her eyes off. The same could be said for her group. Ever Essence’s face was bringing up a bright blush while the others were starting to give bedroom eyes towards the drake. One was even slightly drooling a bit. Regaining her focus Stellar Flare called out to her son. “Sunburst! Over here, welcome home!” She recognized the messy red mane and gotee of his anywhere. Sunburst and Spike heard Stellar Flare and walked over to her and her group. “Hi mom.” Sunburst meekly said as his mom gave him a strong hug. “How do you like Sire Hollow’s new train station?” Stellar eagerly asked. “I have to admit, I was kinda surprised to find a legitimate station outside of town.” Sunburst said. “Last time I was here there was nothing but a small platform. I take it you are behind this.” “My Committee and I are responsible, yes.” Stellar said with a triumphant smile on her face. “Well I gotta say, this project seems to work.” Sunburst admitted. “What do you think Spike?” “I have to agree.” Spike said. “It’s not too big for the town yet modern looking. Kind of reminds me of the one we have in Ponyville, only ours is a bit more rustic.” Stellar Flare’s attention then turned to the dragon whom Sunburst identified as Spike. “So your my new assistant that Sunburst has found.” Stellar said with curiosity. “That’s me. My name is Spike.” Spike said with a nervous smile, now that he was looking at a very attractive mare that was Sunburst’s mother. “A pleasure to meet you.” Stellar said in a suggestive tone. “If you don’t me asking but could you provide me some qualifications you have? Sunburst didn’t exactly provide much in detail.” “Oh well I’m sure he mentioned that I did quite a bit of work as an assistant and various other odd jobs.” Spike explained. “I lived in Canterlot when I was very young, went as far as Appleloosa and traveled up north to the Crystal Empire. So I have seen quite a bit for both urban and rural settings.” “Very interesting and impressive.” Stellar was already liking this young drake and not just because he looked very fetching. “And who exactly were your employers during your time as an assistant?” Sunburst now looked a bit scared. “Well back in Canterlot, I worked as an assistant for certain figures but most of the time, I worked as the assistant for Twilight Sparkle.” Spike explained which caused Stellar’s eyes to widen in surprise. “You mean Princess Twilight Sparkle!?!” “Y-Yes…” “Sunburst! Why didn’t you tell me!?” Stellar demanded. “I would’ve accepted him in a heartbeat if you told me he worked for royalty.” “Yeah I wasn’t entirely sure how you would react.” Sunburst sheepishly admitted while looking away in embarrassment. “Since he’s your friend, why didn’t you have him convince the Princess to give more missions?” “Because it does not work like that!!!!” Sunburst yelled, leading to a slight stare off between mother and son, leaving everyone else feeling a little awkward. “Um… He is right Miss Flare.”  Spike said, hoping to end the staring and have everyone calm down. “Really?” Stellar Flare said somewhat sarcastically but didn’t look quite convinced. “Yes and I’ll explain that later but why don’t we head into town and get everything ready for this project.” Spike offered. “That is, if you accept me for the position.” Stellar Flare looked him over and while he was drop dead gorgeous to her, he made a polite and valid point. “Oh you have the job my dear and you are right, we should discuss this back in town.” Stellar said getting back to her more pleasant mood. “Thank you Miss Flare.” “Think nothing of it and please call me Stellar Flare or just Stellar if you would like.” Stellar Flare informed him with a suggestive look which caused Sunburst to raise an eyebrow a bit. “If you would like Stellar.” Spike said nervously. “Excellent.” Stellar proclaimed happily. She was already blushing and warming up on the inside. “Well then Spike, Welcome to Sire’s Hollow.” Sunburst said hoping that he and Spike made a mistake… He also mentally slapped himself on account that he sounded like that annoying audio voice at the gate. > Chapter 3: Tour > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spike and company were entering the main gates of Sire’s Hollow but all the mares seemed inclined to walk very closely to the young dragon. Sunburst didn’t particularly notice since he was more focused on anything that might have changed within his hometown. While some of the shops Stellar Flare and her committee set up remained, the ones that seemed practically useless or for a shopping mall were gone. Sunburst was relieved with that notion, happy that at least the fruit stand returned. However, the smoothie shop remained. He could already remember the bad taste that place’s smoothies left in his mouth after his mother made him and Starlight have some. Ever Essence’s scent stand was moved into a beauty shop where her wares were more useful. Stellar Flare made sure that any of the former stores’ employees got new positions. Looking at the other side of town, Sunburst was particularly happy to see the library back to its original state. With ponies going in to read and buy books at their pleasure. It looked like Firelight and his Preservation Society finally toned down their decisions in keeping their heritage intact. Spike was sightseeing and despite the proximity of mares near him, he maintained his focus on the layout of the town. He was partly reminded of Ponyville before the rise of the Castle of Friendship. The town was moderately small yet comfortable. The more urban settings modernized the town a bit while the more traditional buildings gave it character. They were just reaching the end of the main street when other mares who live in Sire’s Hollow noticed the group walking by, more specifically, they noticed a certain dragon walking with them. Some of them started to sigh sensually as their faces blushed, others had their legs fidgeting, as if something was stirring within their loins. Focusing back onto the group, the mare’s accompanying Stellar Flare decided to get to know Spike. “So Mr. Drake.” Ever Essence spoke, gaining Spike’s attention, but the slightly sensual look on her face made him feel uneasy. “How do you like our little town?” “I am also curious to know the answer to that question?” Stellar Flare chipped in and the other mares closed in to hear his answer. “Well…” Spike nervously said, getting a little uncomfortable with all the mare’s so close. “It’s actually very nice. The urban settings make it more modern compared to other towns yet the historic buildings give it both history and character. So overall, it is pretty well-balanced yet very comfortable.” Spike said with honesty. “Why thank you Spike.” Stellar Flare beamed. “We put a lot of hard work in developing our little town and fixing some previous mistakes.” “Well that’s the best thing about mistakes: they teach us valuable lessons.” Spike replies. “Wise words Spike.” Sunburst chipped in from behind. The group continued on following a natural road, going a ways away from the main center of town. Sunburst was starting to get a little suspicious on what his mother was planning for her latest project. Why was it far from the town? Why was she so secretive of it? And why was she so confident it would succeed? “Ok mom what exactly are you planning out here? Sunburst questioned. “You wouldn’t tell me before the trip and we are here so what you building out here? “You will see soon Sunburst.” Stellar said with a sly grin on her face. Clearly she was enjoying in making this a surprise. The group continued on through the path they were following until a large building that was a few stories high, had extensions to the building itself, was nearby the town’s natural lake and had a perfect view of the mountains in the distance. It was a hotel. “That’s the project?!?” Sunburst loudly asked. “Indeed it is!” Stellar Flare beamed with pride. “Welcome to Sire’s Comfort Hotel and Spa! “Wow, it actually looks very nice!” Spike observed and his comment only made Stellar Flare’s smile to grow. She even started to blush. “Seriously, Spike?!” Sunburst protested. “Sire’s Hollow doesn’t have anything that would attract people to come here and stay at a hotel!!” “Oh come on Sunburst!” Stellar Flare yelled. “I know this project will work and with your friend Spike, any problems are sure to go away. Right Spike?” Spike blushed a bit and scratched the back of his neck. “I will do my best but can I give an initial opinion?” “Oh, of course.” Sunburst looked ready that Spike was going to agree with him but… “I think this is a good idea for the town.” Spike answered which caused Stellar to gasp in happiness and Sunburst’s jaw to slack in shock. “Well, since it is also a Spa, that could draw people here to relax and not just be a living arrangement. Also, since Sire’s Hollow has a nice little town with its own personal specialities, many ponies would enjoy them and possibly want to come back.” Sunburst was ready to protest but the dragon’s observant opinion was actually making a good case for this project. For some reason, he was regretting that he accepted Spike as his substitute… Stellar beat him to it in replying. “Why thank you Spike! Your opinion was both honest and flattering.” She said as she closed in on the drake with an appreciative but also suggestive smirk. “You are going to make a fine assistant.” “Thank you Stellar but like you said, mistakes can be found and improvements can be made.” Spike replied with honesty. “Very much so and I will be looking forward to hearing your professional opinion.” The bright orange stallion still felt a little shocked that Spike found a hotel and spa in Sire’s Hollow to be a good idea but he made some interesting points and that this could be a good for the town. Still, he hoped that with Spike, his mother won’t go overboard. “Well Spike, it looks like you will do fine and I guess I’ll let you get to it.” Sunburst said “Make sure she doesn’t go overboard like last time.” Stellar Flare gave her son an annoyed look but Spike only chuckled. “I’ll do my best Sunburst.” “Alright then, I better get back to the station, the train heading for the Crystal Empire will be departing soon.” Sunburst said heading back to town. “Goodbye Sunburst.” Stellar Flare called out to her son. “Hope the princess sends you on a new friendship mission.” “IT DOES NOT WORK LIKE THAT!!!!” Sunburst yelled at the top of his lungs, scaring a few ponies around but Stellar Flare just looked annoyed as her son stomped onwards. “Anyways.” Stellar turned to face Spike. “Shall we get to work Assistant Spike.” “Lead the way.” Spike, Stellar Flare and the other mares continued on to the Sire’s Hollow new hotel and spa. The mare’s continued to walk very closely with the drake though… Everything proceeded well as Stellar Flare gave Spike a tour of the hotel and spa. He was heavily impressed on how luxurious yet how comfortable it was. The place also appeared to be over twice the size of the Ponyville Day Spa he used to visit whenever he wanted to relax. Speaking of which, the Spa Twins have been hoping that he would return one day for some relaxation. Anyways, while the place was indeed great, somethings could indeed be improved. “You know Stellar, if you incorporated a steam room, ponies would stay and relax a bit longer.” Spike inquired. “I thought about a steam room but personally I never really liked them.” Stellar Flare responded. “That may be the case but other ponies might.” Spike pointed out. “After all, back in Ponyville, at our Day Spa, there was a huge line for the steam room filled with ponies looking for a good steam.” “Hmmm… Alright I’ll take it into consideration.” Stellar Flare conscinded. Spike did have a point though, her tastes may not correspond with visiting ponies looking to relax. “Why don’t we move on to the buffet?” “Buffet?” “Why yes. Ponies have to eat once in a while if they are looking to relax.” Stellar explained. “Though I am torn if I should make it a free buffet or one similar to a restaurant where ponie pay for their meal.” Stellar Flare and the other mares continued to ponder but Spike thought for a moment and felt he had a solution. “We not make it just a free breakfast?” “Free Breakfast?” Stellar and the other mares looked intrigued. “Yeah it kind of serves both purposes.” Spike started explaining. “Ponies will be happy that they will get a free breakfast meal and what they want for lunch and dinner, they can travel into town and try out some of the local shops.” “That’s… not a bad idea at all!” Stellar Flare was impressed. Though Spike had no “official” background in the hotel business, his tips have been very helpful so far. “That may also get Firelight and his Preservation Society to approve if it gets people intrigued with our town’s history.” “Something to think about and bring to the committee.” Spike said, saying that his tip was no big deal. “Oh I will bring this suggestion to the committee for sure.” Stellar Flare said as she leaned next to Spike, giving him a good feel of her breasts and a decent sight of her cleavage. Blushing, Spike scrambled to gather his voice. “W-Why don’t we head outside and see what we can do there?” Stellar Flare giggled a bit as his shyness, finding it adorable. “Of course, my assistant but it’s starting to get a little late, why don’t we turn in and continue with that tomorrow?” Spike actually lost track of time and looking outside, his mother’s sun was already starting to set. “Alright then, sounds good. Um… Where will I be sleeping?” “Oh well here of course.” Stellar Flare explained with a smile. “It is a hotel after all.” “Really? I thought since this place wasn’t entirely finished yet.” Spike thought aloud. “True but the rooms have been completed and you can stay in one of the suites. Since you will be staying for awhile, you should receive a suitable place to stay.” “O-Oh, you don’t have to put me in a suite. A regular room would do just fine.” Spike said, a little surprised since he never lived in a hotel suite before. “I insist Spike.” Stellar Flare replied in a suggestive tone as she leaned in, giving him another good view of her cleavage, including the beauty mark on her left breast. “You have already shown me that you are more than qualified for the job and as such, you deserve to have a nice place to stay in our little town.” “W-Wow, thank you.” Spike said in surprise gratitude. “Could somepony show where my room is?” “OH, I’ll show where it is!” Ever Essence quickly said almost too readily. “No, I can show where it is! I know the quickest route.” The mare with a bright pink mane intervened. “I can show where your room is! I worked on the suites after all.” The third mare with a green mare said. “No you didn’t!” “Yes I did!!” “You worked on lobby!!” The three mares continued on arguing on who would lead Spike to his room, almost reaching to the point of physically fighting. Stellar Flare was not amused, judging by her angry, annoyed glare. “LADIES!!” Stellar Flare yelled, silencing the three mares. “As Spike traveled so far to be my assistant, *I* will be showing Spike to his room.” “Yes Miss Flare.” The three mares nervously said in unison. They each wanted to spend more time with the handsome drake but the look on Stellar’s face forced them to change their minds. “You three can head on home and get some rest. We have a lot of work to do tomorrow in making this ready.” Stellar returned to a more pleasant tone and she was right, so the three mares did not argue. “As you say Miss Flare, we’ll see you tomorrow.” Ever Essence said but before truly leaving, she turned to Spike and gave him bedroom eyes. “Bye Spike, sleep well.” Spike once again blushed heavily as the three mares finally left, leaving him alone with his new boss. “So Spike,” Stellar Flare grasped Spike’s right arm “let me show you to your new room.” Spike was then led to the elevator where Stellar pressed the button for the top floor. While waiting in the elevator to reach its destination, Stellar took this as an opportunity for more teasing. The mare leaned against Spike’s form, giving him a feeling of her breasts a bit and a good sight of her cleavage once again. Spike’s face was turning red again but he tried to keep his focus, not wanting to be drawn to the seemingly bottomless cleavage of Stellar Flare’s bountiful chest. He was starting to get a little anxious as it now seemed that Stellar started to rub against his arm. The elevator also appeared to be against him, as Spike felt that it was deliberately going slow just torment him with this teasing. After what seemed like forever, they finally made it to the top floor but Stellar Flare did not remove herself from his arm, continuing on in “guiding” him to his room. Near the end of the hallway to the right, they arrived at his room at last. “Here you are Spike. Your room for the time being as my assistant.” Stellar Flare said she gave Spike his key. “I hope the room is to your liking.” “Well, I’ve rarely stayed in a suite at the hotel that could make five-stars.” Spike and admitted and unknowingly complicated. “Five-stars?” Stellar Flare blushed and started to chuckle a bit. “Oh Spike, you are such a flatterer.” Spike realized that he just made a compliment unconsciously and thus gave a sheepish smile. “Well anyway,” Stellar Flare regained her composure “go on in, relax and get some good night sleep. You will be needing it for tomorrow.” “O-Of course, thank you.” Spike thanked Stellar as she turned around and started to leave. Spike used the key she gave him and entered. The dragon turned on the Lights and was impressed. The opening room was large, with a couch at the center facing a flat-screen TV, an apartment sized kitchen in the corner that also had a small table to serve at least three people. He entered further in and headed for a closed door behind the couch, likely leading to the bedroom. He was right and it was very large. A king sized bed covered with high class and comfortable sheets, an expansive window with a perfect view of the town and mountains in the distance, large expertly crafted wooden closets and finally a bathroom that looked polished clean. The bathroom alone was as large his room at the Friendship Castle. It had both a bathtub and a walk-in shower, fit for royalty for crying out loud! “Oookay, yeah this place will most definitely make it as a five-star hotel and spa.” Spike said as he was indeed impressed with Stellar’s designing. “Well, sleeping well shouldn't be a problem with this kind of bedroom.” Spike proceeded to set his stuff away and get prepared for bed. It was a little odd but being the only occupant in the hotel might be nice… Little did Spike know, he was NOT the only occupant in the hotel. Stellar Flare was also staying at the hotel, mainly just so she could be on sight when it was nearing completion. Now she had another reason to stay. Stellar Flare entered into her own suite on the opposite end of the hallway floor. Her suite was a lot like the others but as she made it practically her personal headquarters, it had some more personal touches. Such touches included a desk covered with plans and schedules. The orange mare finally unbuttoned her business suit and removed most of her clothing, leaving only blue-white lingerie bra and panties barely covering her voluptuous figure. She released a sigh after finally getting free from that suit. It always made work uncomfortable, given how it hugged her figure too well. The upside: it often gained the attention of pony stallions and more recently... a dragon. Stellar Flare was burning up on the inside at the very mention of Spike. He was young, charming, helpful, kind and very attractive. Him being a dragon added an exotic feeling to Stellar which only made him sexier to the mare. Continued thoughts of Spike caused Stellar to shiver a bit and her inner thighs to fidget a bit before snapping herself out of her perverted thoughts. “Control yourself Stellar Flare!” The mare said to herself. She headed to the shower to hopefully calm herself. Entering the luxurious bathroom, Stellar Flare removed the last of her clothing, leaving her voluptuous desirable form bare as she entered into the walk-in shower. As the water descended upon her form, thoughts of Spike returned in her mind. She just couldn’t get the drake out of her head. Nearly everything about him, she desired in a new lover. Since her divorce with Sunburst’s father, Stellar Flare tried out dating but none could handle a mare like her and most were put off by her eccentric tendencies when it comes to planning and success. But this young dragon was able to keep up with her project on the first-day tour alone. She wondered what else the dragon was skilled at… “Mmmmmmmm...” Stellar Flare moaned as she pictured Spike probably taking a shower like herself, all alone and in the nude. Her left hand moved to her boob, while her right hand reached her leaking mound, both beginning to be rubbed firmly. Stellar could only continue on in her thoughts of Spike, naked and sharing a bed with her. Spike either taking the initiative, being on top of her and shoving his large rod into her like he owned her. Or she herself getting aggressive in taking the lead role, getting on top, putting his head in her cleavage where it belonged and bouncing on his dragon rod like nothing else mattered. Not her projects. Not her plans. “Nnnnnnghhh!!!!” She moaned loudly as Stellar lost herself to her fantasizing as she leaned up to the shower wall with her left hand supporting her, abandoning the slight boob massage, and just rubbed her pussy harder and faster. It itched and burned so much. She was going mad over the young dragon. The view thought and sight of him enjoying every bit of her and releasing his boiling hot dragon seed within her, him roaring and her screaming in absolute pleasure from it all. It was too much. “AAHHHHhhhh!!!!!!!” Stellar Flare finally climaxed from her fantasy. Her juices sprayed all over beneath her and glistened down her legs which were shaking erratically. Her face, the complete expression of crazed lust. “*pant*pant*pant*” Stellar huffed and puffed, completely out of breath as she slumped to the shower floor. Stellar Flare raised her right hand, covered in her juices, and her thoughts still on the dragon down the hall, she decided that she will use this opportunity to not only finish her latest project with a very competent assistant but also gain a new lover. “Ohhh… I’m going to enjoy our time together.” Stellar Flare’s face turned both lustful and determined. “My assistant…”