Chapter 6: A Sweet Secret of My Excess
Today was a very special day for somepony today, and that pony is Twilight Sparkle as it was her birthday party today. Rarity apparently had to send a message to the rest of her friends saying that even though she was getting fabric for Twilight's outfit to wear, she apparently said to them that she had to stay in Canterlot due to her cat Opal being extremely ill. (Y/N) thought over that letter for a little bit as it kind of sounded like an excuse, but he decided to just wing with it like the rest of the mares. Twilight asked Pinkie Pie if she could instead move Twilight's party over to Canterlot and Pinkie with no surprise agreed to it. Right now, (Y/N) was currently in his house packing one thing before heading out with the rest of the mares to go to Canterlot and it was a book that he got as a gift for Twilight.
(Y/N): Twilight will surely love this. She may like a lot of books, but I have a sixth sense that she'll flip out once she sees this one.
(Y/N) puts the book in his saddlebags before he walks out of his house and on his way to the train station to meet his friends. As he was walking, a thought came to his mind about Rarity.
(Y/N): That letter she sent yesterday about Opal being ill was kind of fishy. Couldn't she have just called Fluttershy over there as well to heal her? Eh, doesn't matter. It's Rarity, she's overreacts with everything.
Eventually, (Y/N) reaches the train station where the rest of the mares were standing and waiting on him.
(Y/N): Sorry, if I kept you girls waiting.
Twilight Sparkle: You don't need to apologize at all, (Y/N). We're still only 5 minutes early before the train arrives for Canterlot.
Pinkie Pie: I can't wait for when we arrive for your party at Canterlot, Twilight. I packed so many balloons for the trip!
Pinkie says this as she holds out a really small briefcase which made (Y/N) raise an eyebrow.
(Y/N): How did you make so many balloons fit in that without them popping?
Pinkie Pie: You'd be surprised by what I can do, (Y/N).
(Y/N): And now I somehow feel stupid for asking that question.
Rainbow Dash: Speaking of which, what's with the saddlebags?
Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. It's only a trip there and back. And Pinkie's the one who got all of the party essentials.
Applejack: Is there somethin' else for the party you're carrying in there?
(Y/N): Uh. . . well. . .
The mares all raise eyebrows at (Y/N) while he just gives a sheepish smile and blushes a little before he came up with an excuse.
(Y/N): It's. . . some extra game stuff I thought we could play while we're at the party. I mean there are some that I just love to play with you girls. Don't you agree, Twilight?
Twilight just shrugs her shoulders at that.
Twilight Sparkle: I guess so. If it's to make the party more fun then I'm all for it.
(Y/N): Phew. Great!
Suddenly, a train whistle was heard and everypony turned to see that the train arrived for everypony to travel to Canterlot.
Twilight Sparkle: Looks like that's our ticket to Canterlot. Come on everypony.
The others nod as they all boarded the train to head to Canterlot to go and see Rarity before starting Twilight's birthday party.
It wasn't that long of a trip as it was now the afternoon and the ponies eventually arrive in Canterlot and they were told by Princess Celestia were Rarity was staying at the royal castle. The arrived at the front door of Rarity's room and (Y/N) was just about to go up and knock before Pinkie stopped him.
Pinkie Pie: Wait! Wait! Wait! We should surprise Rarity that all of us came to see her. She'll be even more excited!
(Y/N) and the mares looked at each other for a second before they all smiled and nodded.
(Y/N): Sure, why not?
Fluttershy: I'm sure if she sees that it's us, she's won't be too shocked.
Twilight Sparkle: Well, in that case why don't you all hide to the sides of the door. I'll show up first since I was the one who suggested all of this?
Rainbow Dash: Can do!
Everypony except for Twilight went to the sides of the two front doors of the guest room that Rarity was staying in.
It took nearly a minute, but eventually Rarity came out of the doors, who was wearing a fancy outfit that consisted of a yellow dress, a yellow hat with a few flowers and a big ribbon on it, and she was also wearing some flower pins on her tail. When she sees a smiling Twilight, she's shocked at first before the others came from the sides of the doors.
Mane 6: SURPRISE!
Rarity gasps when she sees the ponies and she then faints dramatically to the ground. (Y/N) was confused by this.
(Y/N): Too much?
Pinkie then gets up in Rarity's face to see that if she would be waking up and she slowly was opening her eyes.
Pinkie Pie: Swoosh! And right before she hit the ground, shoom, she- Hi again!
Rarity then wakes up all the way and stands up and looks at the rest of her friends extremely confused.
Rarity: What are you. . .? How did you. . .? Why are you. . .?
Applejack: Listen to her. She's so excited to see us, she can hardly talk.
Rarity: What I mean to say is, what are you all doing here?
Twilight Sparkle: When I got your letter saying you were stuck in Canterlot, I asked Pinkie Pie if it wouldn't be too much trouble to move my birthday party here, so you wouldn't have to miss it!
Pinkie Pie: Balloons are super easy to pack.
Pinkie then opens the small briefcase that she had tons of balloons in and they all deflated and (Y/N) just rolls his eyes.
(Y/N): You really shouldn't be surprised? It was all of Twilight's idea after all.
Rarity felt very thankful as she looks at Twilight.
Rarity: Wow. . . First you get me a suite at Canterlot Castle and now this. I don't know what to say, Twilight.
Rainbow Dash: How about you start by saying what you're doing in that fancy getup?
(Y/N): Yeah. . . were you going somewhere just before we arrived?
The Mane 6 then all look at Rarity with concerned looks.
Rarity: This? Uh- well, I- I always put on something a little fancy when Opal's feeling under the weather. . . Cheers her right up. *nervous laugh*
(Y/N): (That sounded kind of. . . iffy.)
Fluttershy: Oh, poor Opal. Where is the sick darling?
Rarity: Oh, uhh, she's. . . Hold on a minute.
Rarity then quickly slams the door in front of the others while they were all in huge confusion.
(Y/N): (Scratch that. . . definitely something's iffy.)
Inside of the room, Opal was relaxing on the bed before Rarity pulls her off the bed with her magic which made Opal yowl. Rarity then proceeds to bring Opal into the bathroom.
Rarity: I am so sorry about this.
Rarity turns on the shower and sprays it directly at Opal and when she came back out with her, Opal's fur was completely drenched as it made her look like a dirty, stray cat. Rarity then quickly puts Opal back on the bed before going back to open the door where her friends were.
Rarity: She's resting on the bed.
Fluttershy quickly flies in the room to pick up and hug the drenched cat which caused her to yowl once more.
Fluttershy: Poor baby. She looks awful.
Opal gives a huge glare and growls at Rarity for putting in this situation. Rarity gets a worried look before (Y/N) walks up to her.
(Y/N): Anyways, we were okay with you wearing that outfit Rarity. We were just a bit concerned when we saw it. You look beautiful in it by the way.
Rarity blushes and laughs nervously from that compliment.
Twilight then approaches a mannequin that had a pretty simply peach-colored dress on it, with a pink ribbon that hanged across towards the back.
Twilight Sparkle: Is. . . that my dress?
Rarity: . . .Yes.
Twilight Sparkle: It's so simple. So practical.
Rarity started to sweat a little worrying that Twilight wouldn't like the dress that she laid out for her until she said something that made all of her worries go away.
Twilight Sparkle: So ME! It's the perfect dress for my birthday party! I love it!
Twilight goes over and hugs Rarity as she gives a relieved sigh.
Rarity: You don't know how glad I am to hear you say that.
Rarity eyes a piece of paper on a stool and brushes it off with her tail to make it land into a trash can. (Y/N) takes a look at both the paper picture of the original dress that Rarity planned and Twilight before smirking.
(Y/N): (Yeah, definitely not Twilight's style.)
It was now the evening as the Mane 7 then arrive at a different part of the castle that was planned for Twilight's party and it was the castle ballroom.
Twilight Sparkle: When I told the Princess that I was moving the party to Canterlot, she was kind enough to offer us the Canterlot Castle ballroom!
The doors then open to reveal the entire ballroom all to the Mane 7 for Twilight's birthday party.
Pinkie Pie: Isn't it fancy pants?
Rarity then quickly hides behind (Y/N) at that name.
Rarity: Fancy Pants?! Where?!
Everypony raised an eyebrow at Rarity's reaction from that.
(Y/N): Who or what do you mean?
Rarity: Ahh, I mean, where did you find the time to put up all these decorations? Ha-ha.
Pinkie Pie: Oh, I never leave home without my party cannon!
Pinkie then pulls out her cannon and blasts it all around of the ballroom that even more decorations came out of it and confetti went all over the place and landed on Rarity which gave her a somewhat annoyed look.
Pinkie Pie: Ta-da!
(Y/N): I mean, have you even met Pinkie Pie?
Twilight Sparkle: I thought about having my birthday outside, but they're having another party on the castle grounds today.
Rarity walks to where Twilight is as she was looking out of the window and Rarity get's an extremely worried look when she sees some upper class ponies outside having a garden party. Pinkie then slowly rises up right beside Rarity and yanks her to join the others.
Pinkie Pie: LET'S PARTY!
Swing music starts to play as the ecstatic birthday mare get's tossed into the air a few times by her friends. They then all went to go eat cake as Twilight uses her magic to cut the cake a passes pieces to both Applejack and (Y/N) which they started eating. Suddenly, they both, including Fluttershy got splattered in the face with some cake and the culprit who was responsible for that was Rainbow Dash as she was laughing madly at them. The others except for Rarity close in on her with wicked smiles on their faces and hunks of cake poised for retaliation. Rainbow Dash sees this and get's a sheepish grin as they all threw cake at her which splattered on all of them including Rarity. Rarity cringes a bit, but ends up smiling with cake on her chin and hat brim while the rest laugh at the mess they made. After that, they formed a six pony conga line and Rarity who was at the back takes a quick glance out the window at the Garden Party.
Rarity: Mmh. . . No reason I can't at least make an appearance. . .
By the time that the line doubles back, Rarity had slipped outside to join the garden party with the fancy ponies. Classical music was playing out in the garden as Rarity entered and trots proudly.
Rarity: I'm here!
A pony named Upper Crust smiles as she walks up to her.
Upper Crust: Darling, I'm so glad you made it.
Another pony then approaches Rarity named Fancy Pants. Fancy Pants was a unicorn with a light gray coat, light azure eyes, a light azure mane and tail, he was wearing a fancy tuxedo with a purple bow tie and a monocle on his left eye. His Cutie Mark were three crowns next to each other.
A (M/C) hoof grabs her and pulls her to the side of the ballroom outside.
Rarity: (Y/N)?!
(Y/N): Alright Rarity, what's going on here?
Rarity: Uh. . . whatever do you mean?
(Y/N): I clearly just saw you out with those ponies in the garden, so don't try and think that you can lie your way out of this one.
Rarity gulps before looking back into the ballroom and the garden to see if anypony was looking and she sighs before turning back towards (Y/N).
Rarity: You see (Y/N). . . the truth is that while I was here in Canterlot getting ready for Twilight's party, I've developed such important social connections with sophisticated ponies and while I was here. It was also the reason that Twilight's dress is so plain. I personally wanted to be more detailed, but unexpectedly she was pleased with it.
(Y/N): You say that like it's a bad thing.
Rarity: No, no, no darling, of course not.
(Y/N): Well in that case, continue.
Rarity: I wanted to attend Twilight's party, I really did, but when I was around these new distinguished fellows, I felt more popular and influential.
(Y/N): So why didn't you just tell us or them that you had guests from Ponyville coming?
Rarity: *nervous laugh* Well, earlier when I did mention that I was from Ponyville, some ponies just straight up lost interest in me which was. . . unamusing.
(Y/N): I see.
Rarity: I'm sorry (Y/N). Please don't be mad at me and please don't tell Twilight!
(Y/N) looks inside of the ballroom to see their friends dancing to music inside before looking back at Rarity and sighs.
(Y/N): I am disappointed that you lied to us, especially on Twilight's birthday.
Rarity gets a guilty look from that.
(Y/N): But that doesn't mean that I don't understand.
Rarity: Huh?
(Y/N): I can understand that these kinds of ponies are important to you, but you should also know that you technically just met them. You've never mentioned any of these ponies up until now.
Rarity: . . .True.
(Y/N): I'm only going to ask you this once, okay? Who is and have been the most important ponies you've known to this day?
Rarity contemplates for a minute at that question before she finally regains her composure and sighs with a serious look on her face.
Rarity: My friends from Ponyville.
(Y/N) smiles from that.
Rarity: I may be a Canterlot pony at heart, but I was born in Ponyville and I have made six best friends ever since. I should never turn you all down like that.
(Y/N): That's the spirit.
(Y/N) then hugs Rarity which she returns and they stayed like that for a minute before breaking the hug.
(Y/N): Now how about we go back into the ballroom before our friends realize that we're missing?
Rarity: That sounds lovely, but what about the other ponies in the garden? They'll know that I'm missing as well.
(Y/N): Good question.
(Y/N) puts his hoof to his chin and thinks hard to himself before coming up with an idea.
(Y/N): I guess there's only one solution. . . we bring our friends outside to the garden.
Rarity gets shocked by that answer.
Rarity: That will be a disaster for all of us, (Y/N)! They simply don't like ponies from Ponyville and if they realize that I'm with them, it will be such a dramatic embarrassment!
(Y/N): Well, if they do try to embarrass us, they'll just have to speak to me.
Rarity was about to retort to that before she just sighs.
Rarity: Well, okay. I guess it's the only option we have after all.
(Y/N) then teleports both of them back into the ballroom without the other mares noticing and both Rarity and (Y/N) looked at each other and nodded before they both went up to them.
Rarity: Excuse me, everypony.
Twilight Sparkle: What is it, Rarity?
Rarity: I have something to confess.
The rest of the Mane 7 were confused by that.
Rainbow Dash: Confess what?
Rarity gets a worried look.
Rarity: I, I. . .
(Y/N): Rarity. . . was wondering if you all would like to join the party in the garden outside with her.
Rarity: Yes, what (Y/N) said.
The mares get very confused looks.
Twilight Sparkle: Really?
Rarity then gives a forced smile from that.
Rarity: Um, yes! They are apparently some ponies I met while here in Canterlot while I was designing your dress. They. . . were clients for some ensembles for when the Grand Galloping Gala is here!
Twilight was surprised from that, but smiles.
Twilight Sparkle: Wow, Rarity! I didn't realize you were such a savvy businesspony! With the Grand Galloping Gala coming up, you'll definitely get some of them to buy your dresses. Very smart!
Rarity: Phew. Thank you Twilight. I didn't think you would understand.
Twilight Sparkle: Understand what?
(Y/N) bumps Rarity a bit with his hoof to signal that she was giving too much information.
Rarity: Nothing! Uh. . . you all wouldn't mind coming along with me would you?
Rainbow Dash: Sure thing. I'm sure they won't mind if we check out the party too! C'mon, you guys! Let's show them how to party Ponyville style!
Rainbow Dash was about to quickly fly out until (Y/N) grabbed her by the tail with his teeth.
Rainbow Dash: Hey (Y/N)! What gives?
(Y/N): We can't just rush in there. We're not party crashers.
Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N) does have a point. It would be rude to just barge in the party without introductions.
(Y/N): Rarity, lead us outside.
Rarity nods but when she turn back around to lead the others outside, she got extremely nervous.
When the Mane 7 got outside to the garden party with Rarity leading the way, the sophisticated ponies that were at the party saw all of them gave them weird looks and Rarity gives a nervous chuckle.
Jet Set: Can you believe what that purple pony is wearing?
Upper Crust: It's just so plain.
Fancy Pants then walks up to the group and approaches Twilight.
Fancy Pants: Excuse me, might I ask where you got your ensemble?
Twilight Sparkle: Why, yes! Yes, you may. A very, very close friend of mine from Ponyville made it for me.
Rarity gulps from that and looks at (Y/N) and he just gestures for her to stay calm which she does. Fancy Pants was a bit taken back by Twilight's answer.
Fancy Pants: Ponyville? You don't say?
Twilight Sparkle: I do say. Her name is-
Rarity: It was me!
The entire crowd gasps from this which the garden party to a screeching halt, and Rarity chews her lower lip fearfully before inhaling and exhaling to put on a brave face as everypony's eyes were on her now.
Fancy Pants: Rarity, you know these ponies?
Rarity: Yes. Yes, I do know them. They may not be as sophisticated as some of you Canterlot ponies, but they are my best friends. And they are without a doubt the most important ponies I know.
The six friends smile at Rarity especially (Y/N). The crowd was very confused, however Upper Crust and Jet Set broke the silence.
Jet Set: Important ponies? These ruffians?
Upper Crust: Don't make me laugh!
Jet Set and Upper Crust both laugh from this, however Fancy Pants trains his monocle on them and smiles.
Fancy Pants: I for one find them charmingly rustic.
This shuts up the hecklers that were laughing and brings a fresh round of gasps around the crowd.
Fancy Pants: And I think the dress you made for your friend is lovely. *chuckles* I dare say every mare in Canterlot will be wanting one.
Rarity gets a grateful smile from this, but is interrupted by Upper Crust and Jet Set leaning over to her and giving a fawning approval.
Upper Crust: Oh, I'd like to place my order right now!
Jet Set: I think you should get two.
Rarity was not impressed by their change of attitude and drops out from both of them, letting their heads knock together so she can move over back to Fancy Pants and the rest of the Mane 7.
Fancy Pants: Er, yes, now then. How about you introduce me to your friends?
Rarity: With pleasure!
Fancy Pants then notices (Y/N) and walks up towards him.
Fancy Pants: Why don't we start with this one? I can see that he is surprisingly an alicorn.
Rarity: Yes. This is my best friend (Y/N).
Fancy Pants: Ah, you're (Y/N) (L/N), correct? The Hero of Ponyville?
(Y/N): You are correct. The one and only.
Fancy Pants: I have heard that you have quite of feat of accomplishments with such fiendish monsters.
(Y/N): Mm-hmm. However, I may have been the one to fight those monsters, but I actually had a lot of help from my friends and that includes Rarity.
Rarity smiles from that and she then continues to introduce Fancy Pants to her other friends and even stated to Fancy Pants that it was actually Twilight's birthday. Fancy Pants decided that having Twilight's birthday party how she wants in both the ballroom and the garden was an excellent gift for her. (Y/N) also ended up giving Twilight her birthday present which was a large book that she was always wanting to read by an eccentric author. Twilight was so grateful for the present that she ended up giving (Y/N) a kiss on the cheek as a huge thanks. The mares were jealous from that, but they let it go. The party continued on for awhile even with the more sophisticated ponies enjoying their time even if it wasn't elegant. When it was close to midnight, the Mane 7 all had a fun time and with the exception of Rarity since her luggage was still in Canterlot, they all returned home to get a good night rest after a huge party.
A few weeks later, things have been excellent around Ponyville. No friendship problems, no crisis's across Ponyville, etc., things have been quite peaceful around the place. (Y/N) was currently in his house practicing spells on a test dummy. He glows his horn and looks at the book that he was reading on combat spells before glancing at his hoof. He takes a deep breath before making his horn glow immensely and before he knew it, a (F/C) flame surrounded his hoof similar to how he makes it glow an aura to increase strength. Instead, this spell was made to give (Y/N) an ability similar to pyrokinesis.
(Y/N): You learn something new everyday.
(Y/N) smiles and punches the test dummy and launched it towards the wall and made it fall to the floor with a little bit of fire coming off of it. He then uses his magic to extinguish the flames so that he doesn't burn his entire home down.
(Y/N): I know things may have peaceful in Ponyville for awhile, but that doesn't mean I'll stop practicing these spells. I have to be prepared for anything.
Suddenly, a knock was heard at (Y/N)'s door and he flies down to open it and surprisingly the one at the door was none other than Spike.
Spike: Hey, (Y/N).
(Y/N): Hey Spike, what's up?
Spike: I. . . came for some advice.
(Y/N): Advice? What kind of advice?
Spike looks away and blushes a bit.
Spike: Can we. . . talk just one on one? I feel like it would be better for me to explain with both of us alone.
(Y/N): Oh, sure. Come on in.
Spike follows (Y/N) inside of his house and they both go into his living room where Spike and (Y/N) sat next to each other on a couch.
(Y/N): So what kind of advice are you looking for?
Spike blushes once again and holds his left arm.
Spike: Well, you see. . . Rarity came over to the library not too long ago. At first I thought that she was just there to pick up a book from Twilight, but. . .
(Y/N): Yeah. . .?
Spike: She saw a fire ruby that I had. You see, next week is my birthday and that fire ruby I had was aging for months that it became so ripe that I just wanted it as my birthday dinner.
(Y/N): I see. Fire rubies are pretty rare nowadays.
Spike: Yeah, but getting to the point. . . Rarity saw the gem I was carrying and I realized how much that she admired it. I just couldn't keep it any longer from somepony like Rarity, so I decided to give it to her.
(Y/N) smiles at Spike when he said that.
(Y/N): That was awfully generous of you, Spike. You sacrificed something you were saving and gave it to somepony else instead.
Spike: *chuckles* Yeah. And on top of that. . . she gave me this to show her appreciation.
Spike turns to show (Y/N) his left cheek which had a kiss mark on it and (Y/N) smirks at Spike.
(Y/N): Well well, look at my buddy Spike having some suaveness inside of him. Looks like you've got some charisma inside of you after all.
Spike: Aw, come on you don't need to flatter me. But that's exactly why I came to you.
(Y/N): Really?
Spike: Yeah. . . you see for awhile I-
(Y/N): Let me guess, you've had feelings for Rarity for a long time now and you can't hold them in any longer from her and you want to confess how you feel about her, so you came to me for advice about that.
Spike was surprised that (Y/N) predicted what he was going to say.
Spike: Wow, you sure move on quick.
(Y/N): Yeah, but how come you came to me?
Spike: Dude, have you not seen yourself? Clearly, you've some charisma inside of you. Some of our friends actually have eyes on you (Y/N), and likely some other girls in Ponyville like you too.
(Y/N) blushes a bit and rubs the back of his head from that.
(Y/N): Good point.
Spike: So I just wanted to ask you. . . when the time comes, what should I say? I mean *whispers* don't tell this to anypony, but Pinkie since she already knows, but I like to admire myself in the mirror sometimes.
(Y/N) raises an eyebrow from that.
Spike: However, I'm really the only dragon in Ponyville and not many ponies would actually find me attractive or heck even know what I am. I don't know what to say to somepony like Rarity.
Spike then starts to sweat a little in panic which (Y/N) notices.
Spike: Should I play it cool?! Get her another gem?! Be traditional?! Be desperate?! I have no idea what I-
(Y/N) then uses his hoof to cover Spike's mouth.
(Y/N): Okay, how about calming down first? That's a start. Take a deep breath.
(Y/N) removes his hoof from Spike's mouth and he does inhales and exhales a few times.
(Y/N): I mean, I never had any girl problems since I was alone for most of my life Spike. And I do know for a fact that some ponies do like me.
Spike: So, why haven't you said anything about it?
(Y/N): Well I don't really want to embarrass them or be difficult so I just be myself. Besides, I don't really feel "going" to get a girl for myself yet.
Spike: So. . . you can't help me?
(Y/N): No, I never said that. Of course I'll help you Spike. First off, tell me what do you think of Rarity?
Spike then looks up to the air with a lovesick expression.
Spike: She's just. . . so beautiful. . . like she's the rarest gem that I've ever seen waiting for someone like me to dig her up from the ground and be the only one to take possession of her.
(Y/N): I see. Well Spike, also tell me what you think you should say to her?
Spike: Hmm. I feel like something like this. . .
Spike then jumps off of the couch to then stand up in a way to where he's flexing like he's some cool dude.
Spike: Hey, what's up Rarity? I bet you can see that I'm the coolest dragon in town right? I mean, Twilight's number one assistant is clearly the guy you need. These scales, claws, and some fire is something that makes me look good right?
Spike then blows some smoke out of his nose and flexes once again. (Y/N) just looks at Spike with a really weird look and blinks twice before he shakes his head to regain his composure.
(Y/N): Yeeeaaahhh, no. That was. . . way too artificial.
Spike: Well, what should I say?
(Y/N): Listen, have you seen the way I act when I'm around our friends?
Spike: Um, I haven't really noticed.
(Y/N): When I'm around our friends, I'm simply just myself. I just act how they expect me to.
Spike: So. . . you're telling me to be more like you?
(Y/N) facehooves from that.
(Y/N): No! Spike, no ones going to judge who you normally are. Acting like someone that you are not is just going to make things worse. Listen, when you go up somepony like Rarity, you don't need to act cool or use cheesy pick-up lines. Just be simple and honest when you talk. That's all you really need to do when you speak to somepony you like.
(Y/N) then walks up to Spike and puts his hoof on his shoulder.
(Y/N): Besides, I think Rarity likes who you really are.
Spike: You do?
(Y/N): Of course. So take my advice Spike, when you talk to Rarity, just be yourself and speak just you do to any other pony.
Spike smiles at (Y/N) from that.
Spike: Thanks, (Y/N).
(Y/N): Heh, no problem buddy.
Spike: I guess I'll be going back to the library. My birthday is next week and I can't wait!
(Y/N): *chuckles* I'm sure you can't. Don't worry, I'll definitely be there to celebrate it with you.
Spike: Great! I'll see you later, (Y/N).
(Y/N): Likewise. See ya, Spike.
Spike then walks back out of (Y/N)'s house to go back to the Golden Oak Library. (Y/N) smiles at seeing that Spike is willing to take his advice before looking up into the air.
(Y/N): I guess I should find a present for Spike soon.
The next day at the Golden Oak Library, Twilight and Spike were just finishing up decorating the library for Spike's birthday. Twilight sets down a table and puts a punchbowl along with several cups along with it, she gives the bowl's ladle a little tweak just before turning back to Spike.
Twilight Sparkle: Just about finished, Spike? Everypony will be here soon.
Spike was on a ladder setting up some streamers before coming back down.
Spike: There. Perfect! Everything looks perfect!
Twilight then walks up to Spike with a mischievous smile while levitating a washcloth.
Twilight Sparkle: Not quite everything.
Twilight gives Spike the washcloth which made him confused.
Spike: A washcloth? I don't get it.
Twilight then gives Spike a hard-cocked eyebrow glare and he eventually gets the message and drops the washcloth.
Spike: Ah, no way, Twilight! I said I wasn't gonna wash the cheek that Rarity kissed, and I meant it!
Spike defiantly turns his head away which shows that his left cheek has gotten dirty ever since the last week that Rarity kissed him in that spot. Twilight just gives a determined smile and levitates the washcloth again while pawing the floor. Spike opens one of his eyes towards Twilight and notices this and breaks into a run.
Twilight Sparkle: It's over Spike! I'm cleaning that cheek!
Twilight then begins teleporting Spike towards her each time that he tries to run away from her.
Spike: It's mine! Stop it!
Twilight Sparkle: Never!
Twilight makes Spike teleport once again, but this time a genuine surprise came to her as Pinkie Pie appeared in front of her and blows a party horn before rushing over to Spike who was teleported near the tables and throws confetti over him.
Pinkie Pie: Happy birthday!
When Pinkie backs out, Twilight seizes the opportunity when Spike was distracted and plies the washcloth on his cheek cleaning it off. The young dragon was slightly disappointed from this.
Pinkie Pie: Party time! Whoo-hoo!
It is then revealed that the rest of the Mane 7 came in all holding presents for Spike.
Spike: Are those. . . for me?
Applejack: You bet they are, birthday boy.
Applejack then tosses her gift into Spike's arms along with Fluttershy and (Y/N).
Fluttershy: Happy birthday, Spike.
(Y/N): I told ya I wouldn't miss it, buddy.
The rest of the mares then proceed to put their gifts on the stack that Spike was carrying and eventually when Rainbow Dash puts hers at the top, it was too much for Spike to carry and he falls down to the ground along with the presents. Spike looks at each one of them with confused looks which gave some of the ponies puzzled looks.
Rainbow Dash: Don't you know you get presents on your birthday?
Spike: Well, actually, this is my first birthday in Ponyville. . . I usually just get one present. . . from Twilight. A book.
When Spike says this, (Y/N) then turns to the said mare who also heard him as she did have a wrapped book prepared to give to Spike. (Y/N) gestures and shakes his head to Twilight to not give it to him and she hides it behind herself while backing off with a blush and sheepish grin.
Rarity: Speaking of presents, this is from my new line of taffeta capes. I'm going to make one for each of you!
Rarity brings out a pink cape with a ruffled collar in dark magenta, with light accents, and a silver clasp. The rest of the Mane 7 give approving voices to these.
Rarity: I've been inspired by the generosity of my little Spikey-Wikey, who gave me this beautiful fire ruby, one of the kindest acts I've ever experienced.
Spike then gives a goofy, lovesick face as Rarity walks up to him and nuzzles his cheek with a blissful sigh.
Later on, Spike was opening all of his presents while the rest were enjoying the party. Spike went through a box to bring out a green checkered blanket with an apple pattern.
Spike: Applejack, I can't thank you enough for this great blanket.
Spike then goes up to hug Applejack.
Spike: I really needed a new one.
Applejack: C'mon, Spike, you already thanked me fifteen times.
Applejack then pushes Spike off of her gently.
Applejack: I'm startin' to get a little embarrassed.
Spike: I know I keep thanking you guys, but I'm just so grateful. I wish this party could last forever.
Pinkie was hopping on a balloon, but as soon as Spike says that she pops it before rushing up to Spike knocking Twilight and Applejack aside.
Pinkie Pie: Duh! The party can't last forever 'cause you have to go to Sugarcube Corner, 'cause the Cakes said they have a special surprise for you, 'cause it's your birthday!
Spike: No way!
Spike got extremely excited by this and instantly zipped to go out of the library.
Pinkie Pie: I said the party couldn't last forever, but it doesn't need to end right now!
Spike paid no attention to that and slams the door shut behind him.
Pinkie Pie: Aw, bummer.
(Y/N): Hey, just because Spike went out doesn't mean that we still can't enjoy the party.
Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)'s right. I'm sure he'll be back to want to enjoy the rest of today as soon as he's finished getting getting his one present from the Cakes.
After they all waited an hour, apparently Spike hasn't returned to the Golden Oak Library which started to worry the Mane 7.
Applejack: Huh. It's been over an hour now. Is Spike okay?
Pinkie Pie: Sooooo, did the party end after all?
Rarity: Oh, I'm sure Spike is probably having some chat with somepony about his birthday.
Twilight Sparkle: Well, I'm going to go see where he is and make sure it's nothing that involves any trouble.
(Y/N): I'll go with you. I'm started to get really worried myself.
Twilight nods as they both exit the library to go and search for Spike. The other mares just gave each other confused looks until Rainbow Dash breaks the silence.
Rainbow Dash: So. . . what do we do then?
Applejack: I don't know. Let's just wait and see if they come back.
Outside in Ponyville, Twilight and (Y/N) were walking around the town trying to see if Spike was anywhere and they were around Sugarcube Corner and to their surprise he wasn't around that area.
(Y/N): Huh. Weird.
Twilight Sparkle: Yeah. Something tells me that Spike has definitely gotten into some trouble. (Y/N), can you sense where Spike is?
(Y/N) glows his horn to try and find Spike's energy and he eventually locates it.
(Y/N): I found him. Follow me.
The two run off to go to where the young dragon was located and they eventually see him up near a fountain wearing a red and white fedora while talking to a mare named Junebug who was getting a drink out of the fountain.
Spike: Hey, Junebug! It's my birthday!
Spike reaches his claws out to expect a gift for him, however Junebug simply turns to him with a simple smile.
Junebug: Happy birthday, Spike.
Junebug then walks away and Spike was a little confused.
Spike: Aren't you gonna give me something? You know, like a birthday present?
Junebug: Um, I. . . I don't have anything.
Twilight and (Y/N) were out in the distance looking at the whole situation.
(Y/N): Oh, that's what he's been doing.
Twilight Sparkle: Demanding gifts?! I can't believe him.
Spike: Well, how about those flowers? I'll take those-
Spike was prepared to lunge at the flowers in a set of unbridled avarice before a voice calls out to him.
Twilight Sparkle: Spike!
(Y/N) uses his magic to drag Spike back away towards both of them.
(Y/N): Sorry about that Junebug. I guess he got carried away with having some gifts given to him.
Junebug: Uh, no problem. . . H-Happy birthday, Spike!
Junebug walks off while both Twilight and (Y/N) glare at Spike.
Twilight Sparkle: What are you doing? You're out here demanding gifts now?
(Y/N): That's just disappointing Spike. I thought you were better than that. You don't go around asking people for gifts. That's straight up greed.
Spike then looks at the ball that he was carrying on his tail and drops it and vigorously shakes his head as if trying to clear some foreign influence out of it.
Spike: Wow, you're right guys. I don't know what got into me. Thanks for snapping me out of it. I'd better go give Cheerilee her hat back.
Both Twilight and (Y/N) then smile at him before walking away.
(Y/N): No problem. As long as you understand.
Twilight Sparkle: See you at home later then?
Spike: Sounds good! Bye!
As soon as (Y/N) and Twilight were out of sight from him, desire get's the better of him once again as he jams the fedora back on his head before getting an extremely mischievous look.
Spike: *chuckles mischievously* Who else has a present for 'Spikey-Wikey'?
Spike tongue which was now forked came out and he let out a hiss as a set of translucent inner eyelids blink over his green pupils.
The very next day, (Y/N) was in his backyard tending to some of the flowers he had laid to grow in it. That is until a huge tremor shook everything around him and made him jump in shock.
(Y/N): What the heck was that?!
An air raid siren was then briefly heard as that gave (Y/N) the cue to fly up and see what was going on and what he saw next made his eyes widen and he jaw dropped in complete shock. There was a colossal dragon rampaging all across Ponyville carrying a cartoonishly amount of stuff in what looks to be like Fluttershy's chicken coop, but what brought the most shock to (Y/N) was that Rarity was being held captive by dragon as it had it's tail wrapped around her and she was screaming for help.
The dragon picks up a cart and realizes that it will not fit in the coop and it gets an idea before running off. It then swiftly yanks off the base of the town's water tower in it's mouth. The contents of water that was inside of the water tower came gushing down and created a huge tidal and ponies were screaming and running for cover. (Y/N), however came down in front of the tidal wave and he shoots a magic beam at the water to then make it stop. He then uses his magic to instantly make the water evaporate into steam as it then went into the air. The rest of the mares then run up to (Y/N).
Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Thank Celestia that you're here!
(Y/N): Okay, someone needs to explain what and how is THIS dragon in Ponyville!
Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N), that dragon is Spike!
(Y/N) turned towards the dragon and looked closely at it and apparently Twilight was right as it had the same color palette as he usually does.
(Y/N): How did Spike grow this big in one day?! That shouldn't be possible!
Twilight Sparkle: Okay, long story short, apparently dragons mature faster when they are activated by greed, but it comes at the cost of turning into a monster like that!
(Y/N): What did he steal?!
Applejack: He stole mah apples. . . and for some reason mah leaves too.
Pinkie Pie: He stole cakes from Sugarcube Corner! HOW DARE HE TAKES THE CAKE!
Fluttershy: He even stole my chicken coop.
Twilight Sparkle: And now he's just taking everything that interests him in general.
(Y/N): Is there anyway to stop him and turn him to normal?
Rainbow Dash: We're totally clueless. We barely know anything about dragons.
(Y/N) then turns to Spike with a serious look.
(Y/N): Well, something has to be done.
(Y/N) was getting ready to go up and try to fight Spike before Twilight called out to him.
Twilight Sparkle: (Y/N)! Don't hurt Spike. Just contain him.
(Y/N) nods.
(Y/N): Got it!
(Y/N) then flies up to and face the out of control Spike as he put all of the stuff he had in the water tower. Rarity was just not happy about the situation that she was in.
Rarity: Put me down, you brute!
Spike just uncorks a deafening roar at Rarity that leaves her entire mane straight back from her head.
Rarity: How rude.
(Y/N): Rarity!
Rarity turns to see (Y/N) which made her very relieved.
(Y/N): Don't worry! I'll get you out of there!
When Spike sees (Y/N), he simply just roars at him.
(Y/N): Well, that's not a nice welcome. (I need to get Spike out of Ponyville before he damages it some more, but how?)
(Y/N) looks around until he sees a mountain in the distance which gives him an idea as he looks back towards Spike with a smirk.
(Y/N): Catch me if you can, big guy.
(Y/N) fires a magic blast at Spike's face which agitates him as he roars at (Y/N) once more and lashes his tail at him which Rarity was not amused by.
Rarity: Hey! I'm. . . not some. . . sort of. . . common. . . flyswatter!
(Y/N) suddenly gets caught in Rarity's cape that she was wearing which rips off and wraps around him before he uses his magic to blast out of it.
Rarity: My cape!
(Y/N): You can worry about that later, Rarity! Right now, I need to get this guy out of town!
(Y/N) fires yet another magic blast at Spike which make him let out another roar and he tries to take a bite out of (Y/N), but he quickly flies to avoid it.
(Y/N): Aw, what's the matter? Is that size just for show?
Spike roars at (Y/N) taunt as he starts to chase him and (Y/N) flies away steadily to try and lead Spike out of Ponyville without outrunning him.
They eventually arrived that the nearby mountain that was in the distance as (Y/N) flies up it with Spike still chasing him and he climbs up the mountain with his claws and Rarity was still screaming.
(Y/N): Okay, now that I've got him out of Ponyville I need to find someway to neutralize Spike.
Spike tries to take a swipe at (Y/N) with his claws which he quickly avoids and he goes up face to face with the large dragon.
(Y/N): C'mon Spike! Snap out of it, dude! This isn't you! It's me! Don't you even recognize your own friends?!
The large dragon just raises an eyebrow at this before rolling his eyes and he caught (Y/N) off guard with a swing of his tail and knocks him into the mountain. (Y/N) crashes into the side of the mountain with a dizzy look on his face.
Rarity: (Y/N)!
Spike grins as he then lets out a triumphant roar.
Rarity: Oh, be quiet.
Spike just faces Rarity with a bored look.
Rarity: You've got nothing to be proud of.
Spike mimics Rarity's scolding with his hand.
Rarity: You steal everypony's things, terrorize the town, and use me as a weapon against my own friends! Which, as horrible as it is, I can almost understand because you're a dragon and all. But this!
Rarity then rips off her dress and levitates it in front of herself and she also exposes her fire ruby necklace that she was wearing.
Rarity: This is a crime against fashion!
Spike hoists Rarity to the level of his eyes, but when he notices the fire ruby on Rarity his eyes widen and he lets out a surprised grunt. Rarity sees him eyeing the necklace and covers it with her hooves.
Rarity: Oh no. You are not getting this gemstone! This was given to me by my dear friend Spikey-Wikey, the kindest, sweetest, most generous dragon ever. And it is too precious to me to give to a greedy old beast like you!
Spike looks at the fire ruby once more and when he takes a closer look at it, his face turns into one of guilt and his pupils dilated as he remembers something inside of his mind about that ruby.
(Flashback)
At the Golden Oak Library in Spike's eyes, he hands the fire ruby that he was holding over to Rarity's hoof.
Spike: Here, Rarity, you take it. It would mean even more to see you happy than to eat it myself.
Rarity smiles from this as she levitates the ruby with her magic.
Rarity: I. . . I don't know what to say. This is just so generous.
Rarity then leans in close to Spike and kisses him on the cheek.
(End of Flashback)
Back in reality, the enlarged Spike shakes his head and puts his hand on the spot that Rarity kissed before he starts to tremble.
Rarity: Oh, what now? I suppose you'll be eating me or something?
One full body spasm causes Spike to release his grip on Rarity and a split second later he shrinks back to his original size. Both of them were now floating in the air for a second as Rarity looks back and was surprised by what she just saw.
Rarity: Spike?! You're the rampaging dragon?!
Both of them then start to fall down to the ground screaming. (Y/N) recovered from the attack that Spike gave him earlier and notices this. He flies down at a fast pace to go and try and save the two and when he gets down to their level. He uses his magic to put Spike on his back and caught Rarity bridal style and he set them both down on a bridge where the rest of the Mane 7 are.
Twilight Sparkle: Nice job, (Y/N).
Rainbow Dash: You rock, (Y/N)!
Rarity: Thank you for saving both of us, (Y/N).
(Y/N): Not a problem at all everypony.
(Y/N) then looks over to the side of the bridge to see Spike sitting on the rail of the bridge and staring glumly out at the destruction that he has inflicted on Ponyville. He holds one of his hands out to see it compared to one of it giant footprints of his monstrous self. His eyes then quiver a bit at the thought that he almost destroyed his own home. (Y/N) then walks up right beside Spike.
(Y/N): You doing alright there, Spike?
Spike: *sighs* I just can't believe that I turned into. . . that. I feel so ashamed.
(Y/N) gives Spike a sympathetic look as he puts his hoof on his shoulder.
(Y/N): Don't sweat it. Nopony knew that you were going to go out of control like that. If anything, we're just glad you're okay and back to your normal self.
Spike smiles at a little from that.
Rarity: Spike?
Both of them then look to see Rarity approaching both of them. Spike looks to (Y/N) with a worried look as he was a little nervous. (Y/N) just smiles as he just cocks his head towards Rarity to tell Spike to go ahead.
(Y/N): Remember what I said. "Simple and honest."
Spike breaths in and out and nods from that as he jumps off of the rail to go and see Rarity and they both meet face to face.
Spike: Um. . . hey Rarity.
Rarity: Spike, I just have to tell you how absolutely proud I am of you.
Spike: Proud of me?
Rarity: Yes. It was you who stopped. . . w-well, you, from destroying Ponyville.
Spike smiles from that and he looks back towards (Y/N) once more and he nods at him. Spike then looks towards Rarity once more and he twiddles his thumbs.
Spike: Rarity, there's something that I've been meaning to tell you for awhile now.
Rarity was intrigued by this.
Rarity: Oh, what is it?
Spike: *blushes* You see ever since we met, I've always thought that you were really beautiful and we've known each other for awhile now. Each time you've complimented me, given me a gift, thanked me, or even called me Spikey-Wikey just made my heart flutter.
Rarity went wide-eyed by this as Spike was confessing his love to her.
Spike: I really liked you ever since we first became friends Rarity, but now. . . I just can't shake off the feeling in my heart that I want us to be more than friends. The day you thanked me when I gave you the fire ruby was the day I just couldn't wait any longer and I wanted to tell you how I feel about you. And I'm also relieved to hear that you're proud of me.
Spike then gently takes one of Rarity hooves with both of his hands.
Spike: Rarity. . . I. . . I love you. I want us to be more than friends.
Rarity was so surprised by this before she smiles and puts her other free hoof on her necklace where the fire ruby was.
Rarity: Spike, you're so helpful, generous, and smart. I mean I don't really think that you could be any better of a friend than you are now. The ruby that you gave me was like I said, "the most thoughtful and generous thing you've done for me."
Rarity then looks up for a second to look at (Y/N) and she frowns as she looks back down at
Spike.
Rarity: However, while I am very touched from what you've told me, Spike. . . I am very sorry to say that. . . I'll have to decline your feelings.
Spike felt so heartbroken by this as he let go of Rarity's hoof and slumps down towards the ground. Rarity then pats him on the head.
Rarity: I'm sure this had to have taken a bunch of courage for you to tell me this Spike and I'm glad that you had that kind of courage to tell me something like this. It just goes to show that you know that I like you just the way you are and nothing more. I may not have the same feelings that you do Spike, but I will say that I do see you as not just a friend.
Spike then looks up to Rarity in the eyes still with a sad look on his face.
Rarity: I don't see you as just my friend Spike, but I do see you like a really nice brother that I could always want. You treat ponies like me with respect and you very helpful with everypony especially Twilight. I sometimes wish it were true that we could be siblings, but unfortunately that can't be possible. Someponies may find it weird to see a dragon all across Ponyville, but I don't. I like you just the way you are Spike. I'm sorry that I have to say that I don't feel the same feelings that you do Spike, but any day you'll still be my Spikey-Wikey.
Rarity gives one last kiss to Spike on the cheek before walking back towards the other mares. Spike sadly turns around and walks solemnly back where (Y/N) and he could feel Spike's pain as he wraps his arm around him.
(Y/N): I'm sorry man.
Spike eyes then tear up a bit.
Spike: I. . . I. . . never felt so depressed. It felt like my heart shattered into a billion pieces.
(Y/N): I know this was hard for you, Spike. And I completely know how you feel right now.
Spike: (Y/N), I just. . . I just don't know how I'm supposed to get over this. She was the biggest crush that I've ever had and. . . now it just turns out she doesn't see me that way.
(Y/N): Spike, look at me.
Spike turns his head towards (Y/N) to show his entire face tearing up.
(Y/N): A lot of ponies go through these kinds of things and do become how you are right now. Trust me, I felt the same way when I had to leave my mom to come here to Equestria for the first time. But you know what helped get over it?
Spike: What. . .?
(Y/N): My friends.
(Y/N) and Spike then turned towards the mares who were having a conversation with one another.
(Y/N): My friends were there for me and it was because of them that I was able to get over it. Everypony goes through depressing things like this Spike, but hey don't worry you heard what she said, she loves you like you're a brother she's wanted. That means she really cares about you so much Spike, and even though Rarity may not like you the same way. That doesn't mean there are more girls out there for you.
Spike smiles from this and he starts to wipe his tears out of his eyes.
Spike: You really think so?
(Y/N): I know so. So don't let all of this wear you down Spike. We're your best friends and we'll always be there to make sure that you stay happy. And like I said, you may just find the right girl for you someday. She may a pony, dragon, or other, but I'm sure you'll find your special somepony someday Spike. That's a promise.
Spike felt better from this as he stood up and hugged (Y/N) and he hugs him back.
Spike: Thanks, (Y/N). I'm glad to have somepony like you around as my friend.
(Y/N): Thanks Spike. Me too.
The very next day, the Mane 7 were around Carousel Boutique and Rarity has a new cape around and she pulls out six new ones for each of her friends that were in their exact designs. She puts each cape around each of them and the other ponies were all really grateful for them. Meanwhile, Spike was writing a letter to Princess Celestia about what he learned about friendship.
Spike: Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned a great lesson about friendship. Well, you might think that it would feel good to get lots and lots of stuff, but it doesn't feel nearly as good as giving something special to somepony you really care about. But I learned that it truly is better to give than to receive, and that kindness and generosity are what lead to true friendship. And that's more valuable than anything in the world. Sometimes when you have to go through something that makes you sad, just know that your friends are always there to cheer you up and help you no matter what.
Chapter 6 End.