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Chapter 2: A Festival of Love.

Spike was snoring peacefully in his large bed as the sun shined into his room and as he slept, his mind caught playing back his happy moments he had with Rarity. As he was sleeping, the door suddenly, yet quietly opened up and in tiptoe some pony who head straight for the sleeping dragon. Once it was by his bed, the figure leaped up and pounced on Spike, making him wake up in shock and as he sat up, he saw a large smiling face looking at him.

"Time to get up, Uncky Spike." said the small and sweet Shining Star, who looked at them with a smile that could warm the coldest heart. Spike looked at her, sitting on his lap and he could not help but smile back at her.

"Good morning to you too, Star." Spike said as he picked her up and tossed her in the air, making the small mare giggle and laugh for more. He did this for a few more minutes until a voice spoke up.

"So, your finally awake." called a voice that made Spike stop tossing Star and then they both looked over at the door, which had Princess Cadence standing there in her pink gown looking at the two with a warm smile on her face.

"Hey mommy now that Spike's wake, is it time for the parade yet?" Star asked with a beaming smile on her face.

"ha, not yet sweetie. We have to let Spike get dressed and eat breakfast first." Cadence said as she walked over and took Star from Spike.

"Yeah, I am a little hungry." Spike said with a smile as his stomach suddenly growled and this made both girl giggle, and made Spike blush.

"I can see that, I have breakfast already ready, so just get dressed and we'll meet you at breakfast." Cadence said with a smile as she turned and headed out of the room, with a excited Shining Star waving back at Spike.

"Alright, I'll be out there in a few minutes." Spike said as Cadence stepped out into the hall and the door shut behind her. Smiling, Spike slipped out of bed, revealing he was just in his boxer and then he headed towards his luggage to get fresh clothes.


After about ten minutes of getting ready, Spike calmly walked out of his room and headed down the hall that lead to the massive dinning room. As he looked in awe at the large room with a diamond chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and he could not help but lick his lips at the sight of the marvels gems hanging from it. Before he let his hunger for them could take over, he was brought out of it by a sweet and happy voice.

"Uncey Spike, your here." Spike quickly turned his head and saw the sweet and smiling face of Shining Star sitting next to her mother as they enjoyed they meal of pancakes and fruit.

"Yeah, how can I miss having a lovely meal with two lovely mares." Spike said with a goofy smile as he walked over and sat down next to Cadence and as he did, a plate of green gems along with a few red and blue ones was placed in front of him. Spike licked his lips as he quickly picked up one of the gems and then ate it right up. After about twenty minutes of feasting, Spike sat back in his chair and patted his stomach as a sign of relieve left his lips and then he spoke again, "Ah, that was good. Please thank the chef for me."

"I'll make sure he will get the message." Cadence said with a smile as she took her last bite of pancake and then wiped her mouth as she placed her fork down on the plate. As she did, servants walked out and picked up the plates from the table. As they the table was getting cleaned, Cadence looked at Spike with a smile on her face as she spoke, "Now, shall we head off to the parade." And with that, the three of them headed off towards the room throne


As they walked into the room, Spike couldn't help but notice all the ponies of all shapes and types made two lines that lead to a set of thrones at the far end along with a slightly small chair set to the side a little. The trio continued down the lines of bowing ponies until they reached the thrones and Cadence took a seat in one of the main thrones as Spike walked over to the one at the side. As they sat down, Cadence looked at the crowed of ponies for a few seconds until she finally spoke.

"Alright, get the parade ready." she said in a loud, yet still kind tone. After that, the group of ponies stood up, saluted the royal family and dragon, and then they proceeded to leave the room. After thirty minutes of waiting, Cadence, Spike, and Star all stood up, flashed their wings, and then took off though the balcony window and headed up. As they flew up to one of the towers that held three seats similar to the thrones. As they landed on the tower balcony, they calmly take as seat and this made three Wonder Bolts fly over with three lines of some of pink, yellow, and violet. Spike smiled as he watched the three fly around and doing areal tricks, some of which were invented by the late, great Rainbow Dash. As the Wonder Bolts finished their routine, the parade stared down the main streets with the dozens of ponies in a marking band starting first followed by a float with a replica of the crystal heart on it along with a stallion standing on it dressed as Spike's fantasy self waving at the crowed, who waved back at him. This made Spike smile as he had forgot about his fantasy self after so many years.


After about an hour of watching, the parade was half way done and they were at a bunch of lines of ponies all dressed like the main six and each row had their own color that matched that of the Elements users. As they past, Spike smiled at the first three, which represented Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy. But as he laid his eyes on of the one that represented Rarity, he couldn't help but feel down for her not being there any more. As he watched to line of eight ponies, each showing off an out fit that Rarity had made in her life time and every one of them showed off get beauty in their own right, but none of them matched Rarity's in Spike heart. As he watched them walk by, he could not help by shed a few tears from his eyes as all their good memories.

"Uncle Spike, are you alright?" Spike quickly turned to look at the sweet Shining Star, who had a concern look on her face look at him.

"Umm, yeah.' Spike said as he wiped away from some of his tears before Cadence had chance to notice, and then he continued, "J-just still a little tired from my trip I guess." And with that, Star smiled at him and then turned back to watched the rest of the parade.


After about another hour, the parade had finally ended and as the crow cheered and clapped for the last performers, Spike and the royal family also clapped as the last few walked past. Once it was over, the trio stood up and then flew off the balcony and headed straight to the castle. The trio then landed on the balcony and then they headed into the throne room. As they stepped inside, Shining Star look up at Spike and then spoke.

"So, are you going to take a nap Uncle Spike?" she asked with a sweet little smile on her face. Spike looked down at confused for a secant until he remembered the thing he told her.

"Oh, right. I'll be going right to my bed room." Spike said as he waved goodbye to the princesses and then he turned to walk to his room. As he left their line of sight, Spike let out a long sigh as he couldn't believe he had just lied to the sweet little mare that calls him Uncle. He continued down the hall for a few more minutes, until he heard a voice call out to him.

"Spike, mind telling me what's the matter?" he quickly turned to see Princess Cadence standing in the hall with surprising stern look on her face.

"Ummm, I was just going to take a little nap, since I'm still a little tired from my long trip." Spike said in a nervous tone as sweat fell from his brow as he looked at the Princess of Love stared at him.

"I can tell your lying to me, and you lied to Shining Star." Cadence said still in a stern tone and Spike got even more nervous until he finally gave in.

"Alright, I did. I'm not tired." Spike said as he had finally broke and was staring to sup as he could not believe hehad just lied to such a sweet little filly like Shining Star.

"So, why did you lie Spike?" Cadence asked as she was waiting for him to answer her question.

"I didn't want her to know that I'm depressed." Spike said as he dropped to his knees and started to sorb. This action made shocked Cadence as she knelt down next to him and smiled at him as she spoke.

"Now, why is that Spike?" Cadence asked as she was wondering what could have made such a lively and happy dragon be depressed.

"I-I lost Rarity last year and I can't be with her any more." Spike said as he continued to cry out loud.

"Oh, Spike." Cadence said with a sweet smile back on her face as she wrapped her arms around him and held him in a tight hug. Spike continued to cry for some time, until he had finally stopped and hugged her back. The two continued to hug for a few more minutes until Spike was finally calmed down entirely. After that, the two let go of each other and then they stood up. After a few minutes, Cadence smiled at Spike, who too smiled back. Once they were done, Cadence and Spike both went their separate ways. As Cadence walked by door, a pair of purple eyes looked out from the crack and watched her walk by. As she rounded the corner, the door opened and out walked Spike's maid.

"So, he's lonely." she said to her self with a sly smile across her face as she turned and followed after Spike.


Meanwhile, Cadence walked own down the hall until she had finally reached her own bed chambers. She quickly opened it and walked in closing it behind her, or so she thought. Once she was alone, she sat down on the bed and began to cry uncontrollable.

"Oh, Armor. I wish you were here. I'm so down lately, and now learning that Spike has lost Rarity recently. I-I'm sure how much longer I can last." Cadence cried out at the picture of a smiling Shining Armor. As the princess continued to cry, a blue eye looked at her with it's own sad look. As the eye pulls away, it's revealed that it belonged to Shining Star.

"Mommy and Uncle Spike are sad." the little filly seamed down for a second or two, until she stood up with a bright and happy smile as she looked back at her mother's room and then added, "I know how to help them." And with that, the little alicorn, filly princess ran down the hall and quickly turned left.

TBC.


Alright, that was it. I hope you liked this chapter and will still vote for the sequel I write. Oh, happy Furth of July to all of you and I have news. I've decided to right the first chapter of my Saints Row/MLP fic and post it by either Friday or Sunday. So, look out for it. And If any one wonders why it might no be posted Saturday, TOONAMI. That is the answer.