Author's note:
I'm back with 4. For the record, I will refer to Las Pegasus as Las Pegas instead, not as long. There will be an explanation for the Smaug dreams, later on. And if you didn't already guess, Spike's chicken hunting dream wasn't a dream, but a memory.
(Seventh day)
What changed about Spike's reoccurring odd dreams, was that now he was remembering them immediately. And they brought questions into his mind, other than the ones concerning the chicken incident.
Who is that dragon?
Why can't I see who he is?
The unicorn is familiar, but I can't put my finger on it.
It can't be Rarity. Not only would it not make sense, but she would never let her mane get that dirty and messy.
And what about me being in the Everfree?
And who or whatever was in that tree?
And the timberwolves.
The predator that he was all too familiar with. The smell of their breath was so real in the dream that he would've thought that one had entered the library at night.
I hate those mangy pieces of living firewood.
Meanwhile with his life, everything started to return to normal. The chores and his execution of them returned to their usual flow. The matter of him biting Scootaloo and surpassing Rainbow in speed was apparently pushed out of the latter's mind. He was able to convince Scootaloo that what happened had been a prank, but she would always give him a sort of spiteful look from time to time. Rainbow meanwhile passed off his speed as her having an off day, which she quickly spread word of despite only four other ponies and Spike knowing.
Applejack had been determined to catch the creature that had devoured one of her chickens, to the point of setting traps. She had expected it to return very soon, but it didn't, which Spike was glad to hear. He had no more similar dreams afterwards, cementing his belief that it was out of his system. Applejack was relieved, but disappointed that she wasn't going to make the creature pay. She took down the traps, which Spike was also glad to hear.
Spike along with Rarity had come to forgive Twilight for her interruption. They each had a chat with her about it.
"I guess I can see where you're coming from Twilight. I mean if I had a little sister, I would be uncomfortable with watching her about to kiss a boy."
Twilight was glad that her little brother understood, and was ecstatic to have him speaking to her again, as if nothing had happened.
"I'm glad you can understand Spike. I'm just not use to seeing that kind of behavior with you. But I guess I'm gonna have to accept that my little brother is not gonna be so little anymore."
Spike gave his sister a grateful hug, which she gladly returned.
"Thanks for understanding me Twilight. And don't worry, I'm always gonna be your brother."
"Aww" Twilight said as she hugged him tighter "I'm always gonna have my wittle bwother assistant."
"Okay, that's enough, don't need to get all mushy on me" Spike said while patting Twilight's back. She just hugged him tighter.
"Um Twilight?"
Tighter hug
"Twilight"
Tighter
"Twilight" Spike strained "I can't breathe."
The alicorn finally let him go, chuckling nervously.
"Sorry"
"That's okay" Spike said after gasping for breath.
(Jump cut)
"I guess I can see where you're coming from dear. I mean, I would be slightly uncomfortable too if I saw Sweetie Belle about to kiss that Button Mash boy." ;) "Even though it would be sooooo cute, and give me some dirt on her."
Twilight gave a light chuckle at this.
"I'm glad you can understand Rarity, especially since you have a younger sibling too."
"Of course darling, we older sisters have to stick together of course."
The two mares shared a laugh and hugged each other.
(Jump back)
I guess now is as good a time as any Spike thought to himself.
"While I've got you hear Twilight, I'd like to talk about something. Else."
"Sure Spike" Please about you and Rarity Please about you and Rarity "What's up?"
"I've been having dreams. Weird ones."
"About Rarity?"
"No, those are normal. I've never had these kinds of dreams before."
Twilight was intrigued.
"What are these dreams about?"
Spike looked like he was uncertain of something.
"I don't know. I can't make heads or tails of what they mean."
"What happens in these dreams?"
"That's exactly what has me confused. It doesn't seem like the kind of dream I'd have."
Now Twilight was getting impatient.
"Okay, so what do you dream?"
Spike hesitated for a moment.
"A dragon. One I've never seen before. In fact I still haven't seen him."
"Huh?"
"Every time I dream about him, he's silhouetted, like somepony painted him black."
"Go on" Twilight said, now listening intently.
"He's in a large room, it looks like the inside of a mountain. In fact it's a mountain kingdom. How did I know that?"
"What do you mean?"
"In every dream I've only ever seen the inside."
"Well if it turns out to just be a dream, then your subconscious must've thought it up."
"That makes sense."
"Keep going, I can tell there's more."
"Yeah. The inside of the mountain is full of gold coins with some diamonds and gems scattered around."
"How much?" Twilight asked, with a small hint of worry.
"Enough so that a small amount can cover the dragon like a blanket."
A desire for treasure maybe? Twilight thought.
"How big is the dragon?"
"…Actually, his size kind of reminds me of…me, but not as big. Bigger than most dragons though."
! Greed!
"But then there's somepony else in the mountain."
?
"A white unicorn mare."
?!
"But it's not Rarity" Spike said quickly "She wouldn't let her mane get all messy and dirty."
"So then who is it?"
"I don't know."
"Hmm, what happens when this unicorn is in the mountain?"
"She's cast an invisibility spell on herself to hide form the dragon. But the dragon finds her. He could smell her, and hear her breath, and feel her air."
"I guess that makes sense" Twilight considered "His senses would be proportionate to his size.
"Do you know why she's in there?"
"No, but the dragon keeps saying she's a thief."
Spike didn't continue, confusing Twilight.
"And?"
"That's it."
"That's it? But there has to be more."
"I think I just don't remember, especially since it seems like there's something missing in between."
"So you want me to help you figure out what's going on with these dreams."
"Actually Twilight…I was wondering if you could cast a spell on me so I can stop having them."
Twilight was surprised to hear this, as it wasn't what she expected, and for one other reason.
"Spike…I don't think that kind of spell even exists."
"Couldn't you che-…never mind, "I'm sure you would know for sure."
"But I think I have an idea for somepony that can help you."
Now Spike was interested.
"Who?"
"Um hellooooo" Twilight said as if it were obvious "Who do we know that specializes in dreams?"
"Oh. Right."
"Since it's your dream, you should write the letter."
"Right"
Spike took out a paper and quill and began to write his message
Dear Princess Celestia, I've been having some weird dreams and I need some help concerning them. Could you tell Princess Luna and see if she might have the time? I would appreciate it a lot. Your loyal citizen, Spike the dragon.
Yeah, it actually was pretty obvious.
Spike rolled up the parchment and used his magic fire breath to send the letter.
"And now we wait" Twilight said.
(Back with Rarity)
"Um, Rarity? I was wondering if we could talk while I have your attention. If you can spare the time."
"Of course I can Twilight. What do you want to talk about dear?"
Twilight took a deep breath.
You've known this was coming Twilight. Just get it out of the way.
"It's about you…and Spike."
Rarity retained her smile, but her eyebrows raised as if in surprise.
"Whatever do you mean darling?"
"Rarity" Twilight said bluntly "Come on, you know what I mean.
"Spike told me about the seco-" she cut herself off, remembering that Rarity was still unaware of the first kiss involving lips. To the best of her knowledge
"The first kiss between the two of you."
"He told you?!" Rarity said as her eyes widened in surprise.
"Of course he did."
"Well, I, he" she said, unable to think of a response fast enough.
"Well did he tell you that he tricked me into it?"
"Yes"
"He did?" Rarity was once again flabbergasted
"But he also said that you didn't pull away immediately."
"Oh! Well I had my eyes closed at first. I was completely unaware of it until I opened my eyes before it ended."
"And you didn't talk to him about it."
"But of course I did, I let him know that he was not to do it again."
"He didn't mention that part."
"Doesn't seem like much of a surprise"
"Unless you didn't talk to him about it."
"Are you accusing me of lying Twilight?"
"Maybe. Especially with the kiss in the library afterwards."
!
"Whatever do you mean by 'the kiss afterwards'?"
"I saw you give him a kiss on the lips. On purpose. And yes I was spying, how could I not? And don't change the subject."
Drat. I was hoping to lead her off course.
"Well…I decided to give him a sort of reward after taking all the generous things he's done into consideration."
Twilight cocked an eyebrow. "After you 'talked' to him about not tricking you again?" she said while raising her hooves to do air quotes.
"Uh…well…I…he…"
Rarity trailed off and was at a loss of words, her mind going blank as to how to respond.
Twilight took this as her cue to break the tension.
"Rarity, you can relax"
Rarity blinked at the alicorn, slightly confused.
"I'm not mad at you or anything, it's not like I'm gonna tell you to stay away from Spike."
Rarity gave a sigh, incredibly relieved to hear that information.
"But I do want to ask you something important."
Rarity's face went blank, slight worry entering her mind.
"What does this mean about you and Spike, and how you feel about him?"
Rarity was about to respond, even though she didn't have an answer, when she did a rewind and cocked an eyebrow.
"Has Sweetie Belle been talking to you?" she asked suspiciously.
"No. Why?"
"No reason."
Rarity lowered her head and put a hoof under her chin to think about thanking Sweetie Belle about keeping quiet.
"Um Rarity?"
"Hm? Oh yes, pardon me dear, I was just thinking about something concerning Sweetie Belle."
"So can you answer my question now?"
"Oh…yes… of course"
But Rarity couldn't think about what to say to Twilight, as she was still unsure about the subject at hand. Or rather, afraid of the only answer she could think of. But you don't get to hear it yet. So she settled on the answer she had given before, and was slightly more comfortable with.
"To be honest Twilight, I'm just not sure about it all. I'd say I'm just as confused as you are."
"I see" Now Twilight put a hoof under her chin to ponder this information, and decided on something.
"Would you like to hear what I think about it?"
"I…well…I suppose there's no…harm in it."
Twilight closed her eyes, put her front hooves together, took a deep breath, and exhaled. She was just as nervous to hear her answer out loud as well.
"I think…that after your extra time with Spike…and you're…kisses…and how helpful he's been, you've finally started to develop…feelings…for him…like he has for you."
Okay so you kind of got to hear it. But I'm not confirming it as her answer.
"Well…that is quite the interesting idea Twilight. But…"
Rarity trailed off, unable to come up with a "but".
"But…but…but…"
"But, you can't come up with something to deny or suggest the opposite can you?"
Rarity relented by closing her eyes, lowering her head, and giving a sigh of defeat.
"Sigh of defeat, no."
"You wanna know what else I think?"
Rarity just shrugged her soldiers.
"I think that the thought has entered your mind, but you're nervous about whether it's true or not."
"I…" Rarity trailed off. She was at a loss of words, because they had just been said for her.
Okay so you did get to hear it. Whatever.
"I…well…sigh" said Rarity "I suppose there's no use in denying it. Yes the thought has entered my mind. But I'm not nervous. I'm terrified."
"I can imagine" Twilight acknowledged.
"But it's more than just having feelings for the little dear Twilight."
"How so?"
Rarity gave a disheartened sigh before continuing.
"I'm afraid of what it might do to Spike's feelings if I pursue this."
Twilight cocked in eyebrow in confusion.
"I don't follow. The little guy lo-, adores you with all his heart."
"I should explain in more detail. I've had a romantic interest in three other stallions, Prince Blueblood, Fancy Pants, and Trenderhoof. But each one hasn't exactly gone the way of romance. Blueblood was a snob, Fancy Pants has a marefriend and is really more of a friend to me, and Trenderhoof was a just a hopeless crush."
Rarity paused, finding it somewhat difficult to continue her explanation.
"Go on" Twilight said.
"Well…I'm afraid that my…feelings for Spike are only emerging out of desperation. Due to him giving me the strongest romantic feelings."
"That does kind of make sense" Twilight acknowledged "but I'm not so sure."
"And it's not just that" Rarity continued "What if while I'm…with Spike, a stallion comes along who could be my perfect match? What if my "romantic" feelings for Spike were to disappear completely because of it? The poor dear would be devastated, and he would probably hate me afterwards, and I will have lost a dear friend."
The thought alone had Rarity fighting back tears.
"And not just that"
Twilight's eyes widened in surprise to hear even more.
"What of this perfect stallion were to find my…dating a dragon odd and find me undesirable because of it? I would have lost a friend and a chance at true love. And then word gets around about me and Spike, and nopony else would find me suitable, and I just live out the rest of my life in my store alone and lovelehehehehessss." Rarity was now in hysterics and tears. And on her knees. Clutching Twilight while looking up at her.
"Um I'm pretty sure that won't happen Rarity."
Not in my story ;)
"And half of that stuff sounds a little bit crazy."
I was going "Really?" while I was writing it.
Rarity now realized what she had been doing and pulled herself back up while wiping away the smeared mascara.
"Ahem, sorry. And yes I do suppose a lot of that is rather farfetched."
"Especially the part about your feelings for Spike."
"What do you mean?"
"Well I'm no love expert"
"You're telling me Miss can't decide between her worlds or the other worlds Flash Sentry."
Twilight narrowed her eyes in annoyance at the unicorn.
Rarity chuckled nervously "Hehe, sorry. Please continue."
"But judging by the way you've been acting around him, I think it's safe to assume that your feelings for him aren't fabricated out of desperation."
"I suppose you're right Twilight. It's rather silly to think that they came out of desperarion."
"So you admit it."
"What dear?"
"That you have feelings for Spike. You basically said it."
"I…"
I did!
I admitted it.
I have feelings for the little dear.
I'm in…
I'm in…
Love
With Spike! Rarity thought with absolute glee.
"Um…yes…I suppose I…do admit to it" she said somewhat nervously.
"Still not mad Rarity."
"Well that's a relief."
"And in fact I'm glad."
Rarity was surprised and slightly confused to hear this.
"You are?"
"Of course I am. My little brother finally has a chance at happiness with the mare he's been obsessing over since we moved here."
Rarity and Twilight laughed together at the comment.
"Well I'm glad that you're not disapproving of the matter Twilight. Thank you."
"No problem Rarity. SOS forever" Twilight said while raising a hoof in the air.
Rarity raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"Society of Older Sisters" Twilight explained.
Rarity raised her hoof to Twilight as they both started laughing.
"SOS forever indeed" Rarity said with a giggle.
"Thanks for the talk Rarity" Twilight said as she turned to the door to leave.
"Thank you darling, it helped me more than I thought it would.
"Oh and one last thing before you leave Twilight."
Twilight turned around "Yes?"
"I'm sure I can trust you to not tell Spike about what I disclosed to you concerning my feelings for him correct?"
"Correct"
"Pinkie Promise"
"Rarity I swear I won't"
"Pinkie. Promise" Rarity said through clenched teeth while smiling and narrowing her eyes.
Twilight quickly recited the rhyme and performed the movements. With an added bonus, she fluttered her wings when she said "hope to fly".
(Elsewhere)
In Sugar Cube Corner, Pinkie suddenly felt her Pinkie sense tingling.
"Hmm, twitchy left eye, right ear flutter, and jerky leg, back left."
Pinkie thought to herself for a moment.
"Oh! Rarity made Twilight Pinkie Promise about something."
Then she felt a strange pounding in her chest.
"My heart doing 'shave and a haircut two bits'? I haven't felt that one since I threw Rainbow's Birthaversary party with Chee-"
Pinkie gasped like she was out of air.
"IT CONCERNS LOVE!"
(Back at the boutique)
"Thank you darling. Now I know for sure you won't tell Spike."
"No kidding, like I want Pinkie's wrath brought on me."
The two mares chuckled as Twilight made for the door.
"Thanks again for the talk dear."
"Anytime Rarity."
And with that, Twilight closed the door as she left.
And now Rarity could let it out.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Rarity let out an incredibly gleeful shriek.
"I'M IN LOVE WITH SPIKE!"
Rarity began to hop around her shop while repeating this to herself for about five minutes. She began bouncing up the stairs to her room while still saying the phrase after. She collapsed on her bed when she entered. She then put her hooves to her chest while her legs moved back and forth, while she was rolling around on her bed still repeating the phrase.
Shutting her eyes in delight left her unable to notice the white unicorn filly standing in the doorway with what was now a very familiar smile of delight.
Rarity then turned to her nightstand and grabbed the framed photo of Spike she had placed there recently.
"Oh Spikey Wikey it's true! I am completely and utterly head over horseshoes for you, and I can't wait for us to be a couple!"
Rarity turned back towards the door and finally saw her little sister in the doorway.
The large glass plane that was Rarity's gleeful look was smashed by the smiling Sweetie Belle sledgehammer and was immediately replaced by a blanch expression of mortification and surprise. The skin under Rarity's coat went white. That's the level of mortification she was in.
The two sisters stared at each other in complete silence.
You could cut the tension with a chainsaw.
"Swee-"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII"
Rarity was so startled that she jumped back and fell off her bed.
Sweetie Bell continued to let out a squeal of delight very similar to Rarity's.
"Sweetie Belle!" this did nothing to cease the filly's squeal.
"Sweetie Belle how long have you been standing there?!"
Still squealing "AAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIII I came in from school just as you were finished jumping in the foyer! AAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIII"
Look up mortified in the dictionary there's a picture of Rarity's face after that response with the caption "Extreme case".
Rarity moved quickly once again as her sister continued to squeal and Sweetie Belle once again found herself under a mountain of towels, blankets and cloths.
"Sweetie Belle! Stop making that noise!" Rarity yelled from atop the pile as her sister continued.
"I can't!" Sweetie Belle yelled between squeals.
"I don't care how big this is! You stop it right now young lady!"
"No I mean I really can't I'm stuck! AAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIII I can't breathe! AAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIII Help! AAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIII"
Rarity immediately grew concerned and removed the mountain of cloths covering her sister. She saw that Sweetie Belle's face was starting to turn blue.
"Sweetie Belle stop! That shade of blue does not go with the rest of your colors!"
"I can't! AAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIII"
Rarity noticed a strange sort of growling and turned to see Opalescence on the floor, pawing at her ears.
Desperate times call for really desperate measures Rarity thought to herself.
"Please forgive me for this little sister!"
The room went quiet. Opal stopped growling and pawing at her ears. Sweetie Belle was no longer squealing. Her head was turned, her mouth was closed, and she wore a blank expression and blinked a few times. Rarity also had her head turned, but she had her eyes squeezed shut and wore a nervous expression. Her right arm was across her chest and pointing straight to the left.
Rarity opened an eye and saw Sweetie Belle turn her head back forward with the same blank expression on her face.
She put her arm down and looked at her sister worriedly.
"Sweetie Belle? Are you alright?"
Sweetie Belle blinked a few times before responding.
"Yeah. Yeah I'm…I'm good."
Rarity sighed in relief after hearing this.
Sweetie Belle began rubbing her left cheek as her eyes widened.
"Wow. Good arm on ya sis."
This brought Rarity's worry back and she began to fret over her sister.
"Oh Sweetie did I hurt you? I'm ever so sorry, please don't tell mother and father!"
"Rarity I'm fine" Sweetie Belle insisted as she pushed her sister off of her "I won't tell mom and dad."
"Really?!" Rarity asked, legitimately surprised.
"Yeah" Sweetie Belle said simply "Besides, it's not the first time I've been slapped out of hysterics."
"Really?" Now Rarity was surprised in a different way.
"Yeah, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo have had to do it a few times on occasion. What with some of our more dangerous crusades."
"You're friends have been slapping you?"
"I asked them to keep doing it after the first time. Shaking me works too but it gets me dizzy.
"Now back to the matter at hand" Sweetie Belle said as she stopped rubbing her cheek.
"OHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSHOHMYGOSH YOU SAID IT! YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH SPI" Sweetie Belle was cut off as she was once again under the pile.
"You can come out after you've gotten whatever assumption ramblings you have out of your system."
Sweetie Belle didn't object, as she was indeed rambling about jump conclusions, such as romantic dinners, roses, kissing, and wedding bells.
(Back in the library)
Spike and Twilight were both surprised to see that a response had come in just a few hours after sending their message.
BUUUUURP
"Wow" said Spike "that came sooner than I thought it would."
"Did you already get a reply?" Twilight called down from upstairs. She had gone back to her studies after Spike had sent the letter.
"What does it say?" Twilight asked as she descended the stairs.
Spike read aloud "Dear Spike, assistant to Twilight Sparkle, this is Princess Luna writing to you now!" Spike stopped with surprise.
"A letter from Princess Luna?!" Twilight said, just as surprised "This must be serious, she never writes to us! Keep going!"
Spike did as instructed.
"I wanted you to know that I am aware of your unusual dream activity and can tell that you are troubled by it. But there is something especially odd going on here. You might be wondering why I have not visited you in your dreams to aid you. Do not mistake my absence for neglect. The truth is: I have not been able to enter your dreams?" Spike stopped, confused once again.
"Keep going!"
"I have taken note every time you have had these odd dreams, but since the very first one, I have been unable to enter. I cannot explain it. Every time I attempt to enter your mind, something appears to be blocking me from entering. Because of this, I have decided to make a personal visit in order to investigate this matter further. You can expect me tomorrow at noon. Have no fear young Spike, I will do everything in my power to help you figure this all out. Signed, Princess Luna."
Spike looked up from the parchment with his eyes wide. Twilight stared back at him, her eyes also wide.
"Princess Luna" Twilight said "is coming here?"
"I guess so" Spike said, eyes still wide.
"Oh my gosh, I have to make this place appropriate" Twilight said as she went into overdrive and started to reorganize the library. Twilight started to use her magic to remove and replace books on the shelves, reshelf books that were left out, reorder those books, align her quills, erase her chalkboard, cleaning the chalkboard erasers, etc.
While Twilight went about "making the place perfect for the princess", Spike slowly rolled up the parchment with Luna's message and sat down to think.
Unable to enter
Personal visit
Blocking?
How is that even possible?
"Spike"
Spike was pulled out of his thoughts by the sound of his sister, who he realized had been calling him.
"Uh yeah?"
Twilight approached her brother with a small smile and a caring look.
"Watcha thinking about?"
"I…" Spike trailed off, he couldn't muster a response due to his confusion.
"I guess I'm thinking about…all this. My dreams, what Luna said, the fact that she's coming here just to see why she can't enter my dreams, the fact that she hasn't been able to enter my dreams. I think I feel…scared. Or at least nervous. I don't know what's gonna happen."
Twilight put a reassuring hoof on Spike's shoulder. "Hey, don't be scared. Princess Luna will help you figure this out. And so will I. You'll get through this little brother, and everything will be alright."
Twilight was momentarily surprised when Spike suddenly hugged her, but it quickly passed and she returned the hug.
"Thanks Twilight, you're the best adopted sister a dragon could ask for."
Awww
"And you're the best assistant/adopted little brother a pony could ask for."
"So, you wanna help me get this place ready for tomorrow?" Twilight said as they separated.
"Sure" Spike said with a roll of his eyes.
(That night)
My armor is iron! Boomed the voice of the silhouetted dragon.
No blade can pierce me!
The white unicorn mare hid behind a pillar, nervous, out of breath, and no longer invisible.
It's … That filthy equine usurper! The name the dragon had spoken couldn't be heard. As if it had been muted. Ha-ha
She sent you in here for the
Boom
The dragon was cut off by the sound of some sort of impact.
What was that?
Boom
Boom
Someone is pounding on my mountain. The dragon said while turning away from where the unicorn was.
The dragon took a deep breath and unleashed a deafening, ground shaking roar.
Luna's eyes opened in surprise and she stumbled backward as if she had been pushed.
She was back in her room in the castle.
"Luna!"
Princess Celestia rushed to Luna's side and put a hoof on her back to help steady her.
"Are you all right sister?"
Luna shook her head free of fatigue. "Yes, I am fine."
"You still can't enter Spike's dreams can you?"
Luna shook her head sorrowfully.
"No, and I still cannot determine why."
"This is most troubling" said Celestia "hopefully your visit tomorrow will shed some light on this matter."
"Yes, hopefully."
Celestia put a hoof on Luna's shoulder.
"Do not worry little sister, I'm sure you can figure this out."
Luna gave a thankful nod to her sister.
Celestia turned and began to walk to the door.
"Tia, wait."
Celestia stopped before she could exit and turned back to her sister.
"There is…something else I must tell you."
Celestia took a concerned look and stepped closer.
"What is it sister?"
Luna looked away momentarily and took a deep breath.
"I have had a sort of…premonition in my sleep."
(She sleeps during the day by the way. Makes sense doesn't it? I'm putting it at 3am to 10am.)
"A premonition?" Celestia inquired.
"Yes, but it was unclear visually. But its meaning seems crystal clear."
"Tell me."
Luna paused and then continued.
"It tells me…that what is going on with the young dragon…is part of something bigger. Something that will change the dragon's life forever."
Celestia put a hoof to her chin and pondered this information.
"Hmm, very interesting. Be sure to keep me informed of anything new."
"Of course sister."
"And good luck to you tomorrow Luna."
"Thank you."
With that, Celestia exited her sisters' room.
"Good night Luna."
"That is why I'm here."
(The following day)
Spike awoke with a start.
The roar of the dragon was still fresh in his head. And it made him uneasy.
"That was new" Spike said somewhat confused. He couldn't determine what had caused his dream to derail. But it almost felt as if somepony were trying to intrude.
Luna maybe?
"Spike"
Spike turned to see Twilight coming up the stairs towards him.
"Are you okay? I thought I heard something out of you."
"Uh yeah. It was me waking up" the dragon responded "Another part of the mountain dragon dream. And it was clearer this time."
"What happened?" Twilight inquired.
"He was saying that the unicorn was sent in by somepony. Somepony he knew. I couldn't make out the name. Then it got weird. A different kind of weird I mean."
"How so?" Twilight asked.
"He was interrupted. And it didn't seem like it was part of the dream. It was like…somepony was filming a movie (which exist in MLP. The CMC went into a theatre in One Bad Apple. And Rainbow asking to see the History of the Wonderbolts movie instead of studying) and someone disrupted a take."
Twilight cocked an eyebrow. "That is weird."
"But the thing is…it felt…real I guess. Like there was actually somepony interrupting. Trying to get in."
"Princess Luna."
"Huh?"
"It had to be Princess Luna trying to get in again."
"I was considering that. And it makes sense."
"So did she get in?"
"No" Spike replied solemnly "But what made it weirder, is that the dragon acknowledged it. And stopped it."
"What?"
"He stopped saying what he was gonna say, turned to the noise, and roared to make it stop."
"Wow" Twilight said astonished.
"Yeah"
"Well, hopefully Luna can figure this out when she gets here in an hour."
Spike did a retake. "An hour?"
"It's eleven am Spike" Twilight explained "A little late for waking up."
Spike narrowed his eyes at his sister. "Well it was probably from staying up until midnight making this place "perfect" for Luna."
Twilight realized Spike was right and quickly became embarrassed.
"Oh. Right. Hehe."
Knock knock knock
Twilight and Spike turned to the door of the library perplexed, as they weren't expecting anyone else.
"Who could that be?" Twilight wondered aloud "I don't think Luna would come an hour early."
"I'll get it" Spike volunteered as he got out of bed.
When Spike answered the door, the answer to Twilight's question seemed painfully obvious now, as Spike went into love-struck mode.
"Hello my little Spikey Wikey."
Rarity stood in the doorway while magically holding a small picnic basket. Twilight descended the stairs and stood next to Spike.
"Hi Rarity" said dragon said dreamily.
In an equally dreamy tone, Rarity said "Is Twilight around?"
Wow thought Twilight.
"Good morning to you too Rarity" Twilight said sarcastically.
"Oh there you are dear" Rarity said, finally noticing the alicorn.
"Can I help you with something?"
"Oh well I just came by to deliver this to Spike" she said while holding up the basket "I thought he could use some breakfast."
"Oh. Well that was nice of you."
"Yes it was" she said nonchalantly.
Twilight narrowed her eyes as if to say "Really?"
"I think you will find it quite enjoyable my little dragon. Have a look" she said while levitating the basket to Spike. Who had been staring at Rarity the entire time and had formed a large smile upon hearing that Rarity had made him breakfast.
He opened the basket to look inside and was surprised by what he saw.
"Are these…gemstone waffles?!"
"Gemstone waffles?" repeated Twilight, who was equally as surprised.
"How did you make these?!" asked Spike
"Well they were going to be pancakes" Rarity explained "but the edges of the gems cut through them. Waffles are more solid."
Not exactly what he meant but okay Twilight thought.
"These are great Rarity, and I bet they're gonna taste amazing. Thanks."
"Anything for you Spikey."
Twilight couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Um Spike?" Rarity said "Before you eat those, I was hoping to talk to you about something. Important. Very important."
Wait now?! Twilight thought to herself.
"What is it Rar-"
"Um Rarity! Can I speak to you outside real quick?!"
Before Spike or Rarity could question Twilight's outburst, Twilight quickly pushed Rarity out and shut the door behind them.
(Spike) "…?"
"Twilight I thought we discussed you doing this sort of" but she was cut off by the alicorn putting a hoof to her mouth.
Twilight looked back at the library door and correctly guessed that Spike would be listening.
"Not here" Twilight said and began to lead the unicorn away from the library to a tree.
"Okay. Rarity, this really isn't the best time for you to tell him."
"Why"
"Tell who?"
The two were startled by the upside down pink mare appearing out of nowhere.
"Pinkie?" said Twilight, who now saw that Pinkie was hanging upside down from the tree.
"The one and only. So who isn't it the best time for Rarity to confess her love to?"
"WHAT?!" Twilight and Rarity said simultaneously.
"How did you know that?!" asked Rarity.
"Uh Pinkie Sense, duh. My heart beating 'shave and a haircut two bits' twice, and my eyelids fluttering flirtatiously. Happened with Big Mac and Cheerliee." (Eh, why not?)
"Your heart beating 'shave and a haircut two bits'?" Twilight questioned "I think it's time you cut down on the sugar Pinkie."
"A-Never, and B-answer the question. Who was Rarity going to confess to?"
"Nopony because she can't right now!" answered Twilight.
"That's right I…wait, what do you mean I can't?! Do I need your permission?!" Rairty asked somewhat crossly.
"No I mean…it isn't good timing right now Rarity."
"Is this about Spike's weird dreams and Princess Luna's visit today?"
The two mares looked at Pinkie, Twilight with surprise and shock, Rarity with confusion.
Before Rarity could question this, Twilight did first.
"How do you know that?!"
"Pinkie sense in real life that signals the visit of a royal, and Pinkie sense in my dreams for when others are having weird dreams. I call it Sense-ception. Or maybe I should call it Pinkception, or Pinkie sense-ception or In-sense-tion, no that one's not no good, ooh! Senception"
"Pinkie!" Twilight and Rarity said simultaneously, silencing the mare.
"Now what's this about Spike having weird dreams? And Princess Luna coming to visit today? Why wouldn't we know about it? I could have started making myself look more presentable for a royal visit."
"Yeah, why wouldn't you tell everypony Twilight? Are you ashamed of us? Huh!? Or is it that now you're a princess you get personal visits from other royalty without everypony else knowing?!"
"GIRLS!"
The two were silenced by Twilight's yell.
"I can explain if you let me!"
Pinkie gestured with her hoof "Go ahead then, who's stopping ya?"
Twilight narrowed her eyes at the pink mare before continuing.
"Rarity. Now isn't the best time for you to tell Spike about how you really feel about him because he has a lot on his mind right now."
"Because of his weird dreams" Pinkie interjected, earning her a glare from Twilight "Continue."
"Yes. Because he's been having weird dreams, which I won't disclose the details of because it's his personal business. Which is why Luna is coming to visit. She's not making a formal visit to Ponyville. She's coming to help Spike figure these dreams out."
"Oh" said Pinkie "That explains it."
"So…Spike has been having odd dreams and Luna is coming to help? Why doesn't she just enter his dreams in the night like she usually does with everypony else?" asked Rarity.
"Well that's the thing. She can't."
"She can't?" Rarity and Pinkie said simultaneously.
"That's why she's coming all the way here to help. And why I don't think Spike needs something as big as a love confession on his mind when she shows up in half an hour."
"I think I see what you're getting at" said Rarity.
"Yeah" agreed Pinkie "If Spike learns that the mare of his dreams likes him the same way he likes her before Luna tries to help him with his dreams it'll either be more difficult for Luna to get in cause his brain's gonna be clouded with lovey dovey stuff and even if she does get in his brain would still be clouded with all that and she wouldn't be able to get to the weird dreams he's been having" she ended with a big inhale.
"I…uh…what…yes…exactly" said the slightly speechless Twilight. She hadn't thought about it that thoroughly.
"Oh. I…see" Rarity said, who was also perplexed by Pinkie's explanation.
"Well regardless" said the now composed Rarity "I won't tell him but I'll be right by his side the entire time."
"Um. I don't think that's such a good idea either" Twilight said "For the same reason Pinkie said. Just not as much."
"But I want to be there to support him" Rarity insisted.
"I can understand that Rarity, but he gets all goofy just being near you. No offense, but you might actually hinder his concentration if you're there."
"I…" Rarity trailed off as she saw the logic in Twilight's reasoning. "I…suppose you're right."
"Sorry Rarity."
"I'll stay out of it too" Pinkie declared "I don't want to distract Spike with cotton candy smell."
"Uh, good…thinking Pinkie."
Pinkie beamed while Rarity looked slightly dejected.
Twilight quickly consoled her. "I'll let you know how it goes, okay?"
Rarity nodded "Thank you Twilight."
Twilight looked up at the clock tower and noticed the time.
"Oh, Princess Luna will be here in ten minutes. I better get back. Bye girls" Twilight began to trot back to the library, leaving Pinkie and Rarity behind.
"I won't tell anypony about your almost slash impending confession" Pinkie whispered to Rarity.
Rarity chuckled lightly at this, but was grateful to her friend. "Thank you Pinkie. I better get back to the shop."
"And I better get back to Sugar Cube Corner, the Cake's left me in charge of the twins."
…
"The twins!"
Pinkie zoomed off, now realizing she had left the foals alone.
"Please don't make a mess please don't make a mess! And be alright be alright be alright!"
Author's Note
End of chapter 4. I was going to have Luna's visit in here, but I decided on something different and it fits better in the next chapter.
Guess those references. Go!
Wait, did I put any?
Can't remember.
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