“Oh yeah! It was Scootaloo.” Snips said as the realization hit him.

“Scootaloo, huh? I guess that’s interesting.” Spike said half heartedly.

“I thought you’d be more excited.” Snails said wondering why Spike seem to be happy about the news.

“Yeah, you’re acting like you don’t care.” Snips said.

“I guess it’s because I’m not all that attracted to Scootaloo.” Spike said calmly.

“Dude, you’re gonna have to explain. Scootaloo is totally hot. I can’t imagine why you aren’t out the door right now talking to her.” Snips said.

“It’s not her looks that I have a problem with guys. She is definitely cute. I’ll give her that. It’s just when I see her. I don’t see her as girl.” Spike explained.

“What do you mean?” Snails said.

“It’s just that when I look at her I don’t see her as a girl. She’s more like one of the guys to me and I’m not into the tomboy thing.” Spike said

“So you don’t like her because she doesn’t act all girly.” Snips said.

“But you totally hate girly stuff.” Snails pointed out.

“Yeah, I hate it when I have to do it because it’s boring. I just like fillies who act more feminine. Scootaloo just doesn‘t act like that.” Spike said.

“Well, what are you going to do?” Snips asked.

“Do? Do what?” Spike asked.

“Scootaloo has a pretty obvious crush on you. Are you going to tell her you don’t feel the same way?” Snails said looking at Spike.

“I don’t want to hurt her feelings and besides I’m sure she’ll move on to somepony else.” Spike said trying to avoid confronting Scootaloo.

“Doesn’t that sound like what Rarity did to you?” Snips got him there.

“Come on, it‘s totally different. I know let’s head to Sugarcube Corner and forget all this Scootaloo stuff. Root beer floats on me.” Spike exclaimed. He was over Rarity. Scootaloo would get over him. End of discussion. Snips and Snails looked at each other. They weren’t going to argue with free drinks being offered.

Spike and company walked towards Sugarcube Corner talking about non-Scootaloo related topics much to the relief of the young dragon. They walked in and ordered sitting at a table in the corner. Pinkie Pie brought their drinks.

“Are you guys going to the party in a couple of days?” She asked excitedly.

“Party? Is it someone’s birthday or something?” Spike asked. He couldn’t recall anyone’s birthday happening soon.

“Of course, silly. It’s Scootaloo’s birthday. Hellooo, where have you been?” Spike choked on his shake as he heard her name. Snips and Snails snickered at Spike who was trying to catch his breath.

“Yeah, the Cutie Mark Crusaders are going around town right now passing out invitations to everyone. Did you get yours?” Pinkie Pie asked Spike in particular.

“No, I-I can’t say I have.” Spike said nervously. Pinkie Pie giggled as she leaned in towards Spike ear.

“I think she has a special invitation for you, Spike.” Pinkie Pie whispered happily. Snips and Snails couldn’t help but laugh as Spike started to freak out.

“What makes you say that?” Spike asked trying to enjoy his shake. His hands were shaking making hard to get the straw in his mouth.

“My Pinkie sense told me and it’s never wrong.” Pinkie Pie said pulling back and talking to the entire group. “See you guys at the party!” She shouted as she bounced away.

Spike couldn’t believe his luck. He just found out about Scootaloo’s crush and now she was going to give him some sort of special invitation. Maybe he should make up an excuse or just avoid her until after her party. If he wasn’t invited, he couldn’t go, but Pinkie already told him about the party and the special invitation so if he didn’t show up it would be the same as him rejecting her.

“Spike, are you okay?” Snips said. He waved his hoof in front of Spike’s face as the dragon snapped back to reality.

“Huh? Yeah, I’m cool. Definitely not freaking out!” Spike said laughing hysterically.

“Hey, what did Pinkie Pie whisper in your ear?” Snails asked.

“Something about a special invitation.” Spike said rubbing his head looking into his glass. He looked like an alcoholic trying to find answers at the bottom of his drink.

“What if her special invitation is like some sorta confession?” Snips guessed. It didn’t seem possible but Spike looked even more depressed than before. Spike raised his head and got a determined look on his face.

“Pinkie Pie! I need a dozen donuts with extra sprinkles.” Spike shouted loudly. Snips and Snails looked at each other worriedly. When Spike got his hands on sprinkles, he became a completely different dragon. Whether all dragons got surly, when they ate sprinkles was a mystery but for Spike it was a sure thing.

“Sure thing, Spike!” She shouted.

“Cancel that order!” Snips shouted remembering the last time they shared a dozen. Three donuts and Spike became absolutely uncontrollable. He shouted and stumbled clumsily around lashing out anyone who get in between him and more sprinkles.

“Okie dokie!” She shouted back.

“Spike, just chill out and drink your root beer. It can’t be as bad as you’re making it.” Snails said trying to calm Spike who was facedown on the table staring at his glass. Just then a bell rang causing everyone except Spike to look up.

It was the Cutie Mark Crusaders. The last group of fillies that Snips and Snails wanted Spike to see right now. In his current condition, there was no telling what would happen now. Snips and Snails stood in front of Spike trying to hide the dragon from view. It didn’t work as Applebloom greeted them.

“Hey, guys. What‘s wrong with Spike?” She said looking at the dragon who looked like his puppy just died. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo followed her as she walked toward them.

“He….uhhh… got a brain freeze. Yeah, drank his root beer too fast. He’s got it real bad.” Snips said.

“Oh, that’s too bad. Hey, can I talk to Spike alone for a second?” Scootaloo asked shyly. She would look at Spike for a second before looking away and returning to the dragon.

“Could you give us a minute to help Spike?” Snails asked. Snips and Snails didn’t wait for an answer as they dragged him upstairs. They made sure no one was around as Snails tried to shake Spike out of his trance. That was when Snips stepped in front of Spike and literally slapped him back to reality.

“Huh? Where am I?” Spike said grabbing his face.

“You’re upstairs at Sugarcube Corner, Spike. Listen to me. Scootaloo is downstairs. She wants to talk to you. You need to talk to her.” Snips said to Spike who was slowly coming around.

“Wha… I can’t do that… I….” Spike wasn’t completely lucid. He still felt light headed as he tried to focus.

“Spike, she just wants to give you an invitation to her party. If she say anything else, tell her you have to think about it. Ok?” Snails said. Even if she confessed, he didn’t have to answer right away. Spike began to relax as he realized the logic in Snails’ words.

“I’m ok, guys. Sorry about freaking out.” Spike said walking confidently down the hall.

“Spike, it’s the other way.” Snips said. Spike blushed as he turned around and walked downstairs.

As the boys walked downstairs, they noticed Sweetie Belle talking to Scootaloo while Applebloom patted the pegasus on the back. Spike was scared. If he said the wrong thing, he could break a girl’s heart. The thought of doing something like that made him scared but he couldn’t fake feelings for her either. Scootaloo’s heart was in his hands and it terrified him.

“H-Hey, Spike. Can I talk to you for a second?” Spike looked at Scootaloo. She was such a sweet girl but he couldn’t feel anything for her. Was something wrong with him? No, Scootaloo just wasn’t his type.

“Yeah, sure.” Spike said. They walked to a table away from their friends. Spike was trying to remember what Snails said. He didn’t have to answer her now, but what if she confessed at her party. He would have to break her heart on her birthday. He’d be the worst guy in the world.

“Spike, I-I really want you to come to my party so if you’re not busy…. I mean it would be really cool… if you came to my birthday party.” Scootaloo kept looking away while she was talking. Spike could still see her feelings in her eyes. Looking at it was impossible to bear. It was a feeling he couldn’t return that would lead to him saying something that hurt her. Rarity was lucky that she couldn’t see his feeling in his eyes. It was killing him to look into her eyes.

“Yeah, I’ll be there, Scootaloo. You couldn’t keep me away.” Spike said trying to sound happy. She bought it as she smile and hugged him. Spike still didn’t feel anything for the Pegasus. As she broke the hug, she looked him in the eyes. He saw something in her eyes that scared him more than the ursa minor and the hydra combined. She was going to confess to him at the party. She’d decided after Spike agreed to come.

“It’ll be great, Spike. I promise.” Scootaloo started talking about her party but Spike didn’t hear any of it. He wanted to tell her it wouldn’t be great. That she couldn’t keep that promise because of him. He just stood there and nodded. Doing his best to smile convincingly.

While Spike was talking to Scootaloo, Applebloom confronted Snips and Snails about what was really wrong with Spike.

“Alright, spill it that wasn’t brain freeze.” She said accusingly. Sweetie Belle looked confused as her friend eyed Snips and Snails suspiciously.

“What do you mean, Applebloom?” Sweetie Belle had bought the lie.

“Spike’s glass is still pretty full. He couldn’t have gotten a brain freeze without drinking way more than that.” Applebloom explained.

“Yeah! What’s the big deal?” Sweetie Belle said looking at Snips and Snails.

“Ok, you got us, but you can’t get mad when we tell the truth.” Snips said stressing the last part.

“Alright, just tell us already.” Applebloom agreed.

“Spike knows about Scootaloo’s crush and he’s freaking out because he doesn’t like her back but he doesn’t want to break her heart either.” Snips said recounting what he knew to the girls.

“Why doesn‘t he like her?” Applebloom demanded. Her voice had angry tone to it. Snips and Snails shrunk back a bit before Snails spoke up.

“He likes Scootaloo. It’s just that he doesn’t like like her. Spike just prefers his girls, you know more girly.” Snails said cowering a bit as Applebloom glared at him.

“Let me get this straight. He’ll go out with Diamond Tiara, the meanest filly in town, but he won’t go out with Scootaloo because she doesn’t act a certain way.” Applebloom said it slowly making it clear that there was rage building underneath what she said.

“When you say it like that, Spike seems kind of shallow.” Snips said.

Applebloom had already come to that decision. She couldn’t believe Spike could be so superficial. She looked down and tried to think of what to do. Scootaloo was planning on confessing to Spike at her birthday party and Spike the jerk was going to say no because she didn‘t act a certain way. One of her best friends was going to be devastated on what should be one of the happiest days of her life. Sweetie Belle who had been sitting there quietly finally decided to speak up.

“So if Scootaloo acted more girly, Spike would like like her.” Sweetie Belle said.

“Yeah, I guess he would. He did say she was cute and all. I don’t see why he wouldn’t like her more if she acted more feminine.” Snails said.

“I don’t like it. Making Scootaloo change herself just to please Spike doesn’t feel right.” Applebloom said stomping her hoof.

“But if we don’t, he’ll hurt her feelings at the party.” Sweetie Belle remarked sadly. The girls looked over at Scootaloo who beaming with happiness as Spike seemed to nod nervously at everything she said. They couldn’t let her be unhappy on her birthday, but they also couldn’t tell her Spike didn’t feel the same way.

“Fine! I don’t like it, but if Scootaloo wants to do it. We could give it a try.” Applebloom said looking down. She didn’t want to change her friend but if she didn’t her feelings would get hurt.

“But if this doesn’t work and Spike hurts Scootaloo. I’ll make sure her feelings aren’t the only thing that gets hurt.” Applebloom said staring at Spike. Spike could feel Applebloom’s intentions from across the room. It sent a shiver up his spine as he was talking to Scootaloo.

“I know just the pony to ask for help.” Sweetie Belle said excitedly. At least someone was happy about this, Applebloom thought to herself.

“Well I guess we’ll see you at the party then.” Snips said as he and Snails walked away, but Applebloom stopped them.

“You guys can’t tell Spike about this. If he figures out what we’re up to, he might not fall for Scootaloo. Ok?” She said staring at them.

“We won’t say a word. We swear.” Snips and Snails said together. They called for Spike who was still nodding at Scootaloo.

“I guess I got to go now. The guys are calling me. You know how it is.” Spike was turning around when Scootaloo started to speak up.

“I just… I wanted to say…. I’m just really happy you’re coming to my party. It means a lot to me that‘s all.” Scootaloo said looking away and turning red. Spike just looked at her and smiled.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Spike said hoping he sounded as happy as he looked. He rejoined his friends as they walked outside. The dragon let out a long sigh as soon as he was outside.

“Guys, what am I going to do?” Spike said lamenting his situation.

“For your sake and Scootaloo’s sake, I think you should at least give Scootaloo a chance.” Snips said. If only he knew what Snips and Snails did, he probably would have ran to Scootaloo to avoid Applebloom’s wrath.

“Listen, dude. I think you should step back and really look at Scootaloo. If you look past her outward behavior, you might find something you didn’t see before.” Snails said. Spike and Snips just stared at him for a second in awe.

“Did Snails just say something wise?” Snips said looking at Spike.

“No way! This is Snails. We’re talking about.” Spike said looking at Snips.

“That was so funny I forgot to laugh. Just think about what I said okay.” Snails said drolly.

Spike had to admit that despite it’s unlikely source. Snails had a point. Maybe he was focusing too hard on one thing. It wouldn’t hurt to step back and look at Scootaloo as a whole. Ever since he found out about Scootaloo’s crush, he had focused on one aspect of Scootaloo’s identity. Maybe he was missing something.

“You know what Snails has a point. I’ve been over thinking this ever since I found out. Scootaloo may not be the most girlish filly in town but why should I let that sour my whole outlook. Come on, I got to find a birthday gift.” Spike said excitedly. Spike didn’t know if he felt as strongly as Scootaloo did but he wouldn’t let that turn him away from her.

Back at Sugarcube Corner, Scootaloo was sitting with her friends talking about the party. More importantly, what Scootaloo would wear to the party. To say that had very different ideas would have been an understatement.

“You want me to wear a what?” Scootaloo stared at Sweetie Belle in disbelief.

“It’s just a dress,” Applebloom added trying to convince her.

“You know how I feel about dresses.” Scootaloo said crossing her forelegs.

“Don’t you want to look good for Spike on your big day?” Sweetie Belle remarked.

“I don’t know. Are you sure this will impress Spike?” Scootaloo really wanted to get Spike’s attention, but she wasn’t sure if she wanted it enough to wear a dress.

“Listen, everyone knows Spike had a huge crush on Rarity and he went on a date with Diamond Tiara. It’s obvious that Spike likes girls who are feminine.” Sweetie Belle remarked.

“You know you don’t have to try to impress Spike. I mean you could just have a fun at your birthday. Who cares what Spike thinks?” Applebloom was trying to talk Scootaloo out of it. Scootaloo let her forelegs fall as she looked down. Scootaloo just sighed.

“Ok, I guess I’ll do it.” Scootaloo said accepting Sweetie Belle‘s argument. Sweetie Belle was the only one who seemed happy with the decision as she squealed with joy.

“This is going to be so fun, Scootaloo. Trust me! When Rarity’s done, Spike won’t be able to keep his eyes off of you.” Sweetie Belle said excitedly. She found the idea of giving her friend a makeover exciting. Applebloom was less excited though. She didn’t like this at all, but if it made Scootaloo happy she couldn’t complain.

As they walked in to the Carousel Boutique, Rarity was instantly on the defensive as she expected them to wreck her shop with another one of their attempts at finding a cutie mark, but was surprised to find that they were actually customers this time.

“So Scootaloo wants to wear a dress. Well pardon me for saying this but Scootaloo just doesn’t seem like the dress wearing type. May I ask what brought about this change of heart?” Rarity knew what was going on without looking into Scootaloo’s eyes. She was obviously trying to catch the eye of a certain someone.

Scootaloo didn’t want to tell anyone else about her crush though. It was hard enough telling Sweetie Belle and Applebloom. Rarity decided to drop the topic as the pegasus was uncomfortable with sharing.

“So what are you looking for exactly?” Rarity had a few ideas. Maybe something bold and daring similar to Rainbow Dash.

“We were looking for something pink and frilly!” Sweetie Bell said.

“Now Sweetie Belle, I think Scootaloo would prefer something else.” Rarity said patting her younger sister on the head.

“Actually, I’m going to go with what Sweetie Belle said.” Scootaloo said. Rarity couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

“Let me see if I understand, darling. You want to not only wear a dress but a pink frilly one.” A confused Rarity asked.

“Yeah, I guess.” Scootaloo said unsure of herself.

“Are you trying to impress someone, Scootaloo?” Rarity already knew the answer. She just needed to know who and why. Scootaloo sighed as she realized Rarity was dangerously close to figuring her out.

“Promise you won’t tell anyone,” Scootaloo said.

“You have my word.” Rarity said anxiously.

“It’s Spike. I have a crush on him.” Scootaloo said quickly. Rarity was quite familiar with Spike already.

“I see, but why do you need to wear a pink dress to impress Spike?” Rarity asked Scootaloo, but Applebloom decided to answer.

“Apparently Spike doesn’t like girls unless they act a certain way.” Applebloom said angrily. She was trying to stay quiet this whole time, but everything about this just made her angry. Scootaloo shouldn’t have to do anything for Spike. He should just like her because she’s a great filly.

“Could you be a bit more specific?” Rarity asked Sweetie Belle. Applebloom was definitely not happy with Spike at the moment that was abundantly clear by her tone.

“Spike likes fillies who act more feminine, right? If Scootaloo acts more ladylike, Spike will definitely like her back.” Sweetie Belle said.

“Girls, I’m sure Spike will like Scootaloo just fine the way she is. She doesn’t need to dress up to impress him.” Rarity said.

“But what if he rejects me.” Scootaloo said sadly. Applebloom couldn’t take it anymore as she spoke up again.

“Then it’s his loss! You shouldn’t have to change yourself just to make him happy.” Applebloom shouted. She instantly regretted her outburst as everyone focused on her. She looked down for a long time before she looked back at Scootaloo who had been fed up with Applebloom‘s negative attitude.

“I’m not doing this just for Spike! I’m doing this for myself too! I want to be with Spike. Why can’t you understand that?” Scootaloo shouted back. Applebloom just stared at her friend angrily.

“I don’t understand why you have to change yourself just to please him.” Applebloom shot back.
Scootaloo just looked at the ground for a few seconds before speaking. She glared at her best friend.

“Oh, I get it. You’re jealous. You like him too. You think I should just take the hint and back off so you can step in. Is that it, Applebloom? Is the tomboy getting in your way?” Scootaloo said starting to cry. Applebloom just stood there confused and hurt.

“Is that what you think? Fine, do whatever you want! I just don’t care anymore. I hope you and Spike enjoy the party…… because I won’t be going.” Applebloom said before she ran out of the boutique trying to hold back the tears.

Spike, Snips and Snails were walking around town looking for presents while discussing the important issues that affect all of Ponyville.

“So which spa pony is hotter?” Snails asked.

“What do you mean which one is hotter? They look exactly the same.” Spike said.

“Not exactly the same. They’re coats and manes are like different colors.” Snips pointed out.

“Okay, I guess if I had to choose I’d say Lotus.” Spike said.

“Me too.” Snips said.

“Definitely Lotus.” Snails said.

“Did we all just agree on something?” Spike asked. This had never happened before. Usually someone would pose a question and someone would disagree going into a long conversation on the subject.

“Yeah, when was the last time that happened?” Snips asked in disbelief.

“I don’t think it’s ever happened before.” Snails said.

“That can’t be true. I mean we must have agreed on other stuff.” Spike commented.

“No, it’s never happened til now.” Snails said,

“Are you crazy? We must have agreed on something in the past.” Snips said.

“Oh yeah, when was the last time we agreed on something?” Snails said. Snips tried to think of something.

“I can’t remember but we definitely agreed on something before.” Snips said defending his argument.

“That’s more like it.” Spike said. Snips and Snails chuckled a bit. They always had their arguments but they never let it get between them. No matter how heated things got they could always laugh about it later. Mostly because whatever they argued about was stupid or the argument would go on so long they would forget what it was about in the first place.

“Anyway what are you getting for a present, dude?” Snails asked.

“I don’t have any ideas. I can’t think of anything she’d like.” Spike said.

“Why don’t you get her a trip to the spa?” Snips suggested.

“Come on, you know she’d never go there.” Spike said,

“Sure, she would if you went with her.” Snails said slyly.

“You could give her massage, dude. We already know she thinks about you while she rubs herself.” Snips laughed.

“Ha ha. Very funny, you guys.” Spike said sarcastically then he thought of something. “How’d you guys catch Scootaloo masturbating?”

“Actually, we didn’t see her.” Snips said nervously.

“What! You guys told me it was Scootaloo.” Spike said angrily.

“We didn’t see her, but we definitely heard her.” Snails said trying to calm the dragon.

“What do you mean you heard her? How can you know it was her if you didn’t see her?” Spike said furious at his friends.

“We saw her scooter in front of this tree house. Then we heard a girl moaning and shouting your name. At first, we thought you were getting laid, but then we remembered you saw you back in town earlier so you couldn’t have been there.” Snails said.

“Where’s this tree house you saw?” Spike said.

“It was on Sweet Apple Acres. I definitely remember there were apple trees around.” Snips said.

“Why would Scootaloo be in a tree house on Sweet Apple Acres masturbating?” Spike said looking at his friends trying to figure out why he bothered believing them.

“When you say it like that, we may have jumped to conclusions.” Snips said.

“Alright guys. You’re going to show me where this tree house is right now. I want to see this place for myself.” Spike said.

As they walked to the spot, Spike decided to ask them why they were walking around Sweet Apple Acres.

“Well sometimes when me and Snips argue, we don’t watch where we’re walking and we just end up in strange places.” Snails said.

If it was anypony else, he might have questioned it. Instead it was Snips and Snails, the same two colts who brought a dangerous creature to town to prove a point. Walking without watching where they were going was probably normal for these two.

“Ok, let’s talk about this tree house. What do you remember about it?” Spike said. They were getting close to Sweet Apple Acres. He decided to stop and let Snips lead the way.

“It was in a tree and we saw Scootaloo’s scooter outside.” Snails said. Spike already knew that much.

“Ok, what happened after you guys heard this filly?” Spike asked Snips.

“Well, we were listening when we heard someone walking up behind us. We freaked out and ran before we got caught.” Snips said.

“Let me guess. You guys didn’t see who was behind you either.” Spike said. Snips and Snails just nodded as Spike face palmed. They were now walking through the Apple family orchards. It was an area that Spike wasn’t familiar with. They were walking through a thick brush that seemed to be inconsistent with the rest of the orchard. After awhile of walking through an area that had more in common with a forest than an orchard, they came upon the tree house in question.

“This is the place.” Snails said quietly.

It was a pretty nice tree house. It looked like the kind of like a clubhouse for girls. Maybe that’s what it was. He wasn’t going to find out standing around looking at it.

“Dude, what are you doing?” Snips whispered.

“I’m going to take a look inside. I don‘t think anyone‘s inside right now.” Spike said.

“What if you get caught?” Snails said.

“You guys can warn me if somepony comes.” Spike said.

“How do we do that?” Snips said.

“Just whistle or something.” Spike said before rushing towards his target. Snips and Snails looked each other.

Spike moved up the walkway quickly. As he made his way inside, he looked around and took in his surroundings. He noticed a map of Ponyville on the wall. Plans for future cutie mark crusades littered the floor. Spike realized he didn’t know what to look for or even if there was anything to find. He looked out the window and saw his friends arguing instead of watching for anyone who might show up.

Spike was about to walk outside to chastise his friends for not being vigilant when he noticed something strange about the floor. It seemed like the part of the floor he was standing on was loose. It would have been impossible for a pony to lift the floorboard up without a tool. Luckily for him, he had fingers. He pried the board up easily and noticed a small space completely occupied by a book. He looked at the book before carefully picking it up. It was a diary.

“Signed, Applebloom.” Spike read on the first page. He stopped there. Should he really continue reading? It wouldn’t be right, but it was probably his best lead. Spike finally decided to go ahead and go for broke. It was keep reading or leave and never find out. He couldn’t help but satisfy his curiosity.

The first thing he noticed was her handwriting was pretty clean. She wasn’t as good as him but her words were easy to understand. He flipped forward to the latest entry. The contents were revealing to say the least. He read:

Dear Diary,

I’ve finally decided. I’m going to let go of my own personal feelings and support Scootaloo fully in her pursuit of Spike. I don’t know if I will ever get over these feelings. How will I handle it when the two of them are walking together? Will I be angry, happy, or just plain sad? I really hope I can just be happy for my friend. When Scootaloo first told Sweetie Belle and me about her crush on Spike, I felt so confused and hurt, but I smiled and said I was happy for her anyway. I bottled it up inside because I wanted them to be happy. Every time I think about it I wondered what would have happened if I told her how I felt. How would she have responded? If I told her I loved her, would she have at least thought about it? Could she ever feel the same way about me like she does for Spike?

The entry ended there. It seemed like she wanted to go on but couldn’t keep writing. Spike was about to stop anyway. He looked outside and saw a pink bow moving through the dense trees outside. Applebloom was coming He looked for Snips and Snails. He face palmed again. They were still fighting. Why did he trust them to do anything? He needed to warn them before Applebloom discovered them.

He tapped on the window trying to get their attention. His friends looked up and waved at him unaware of the danger behind them. Spike really needed to have a sit down with these guys. Their incompetence was staggering. He asked them to be lookout and now he had to warn them. He pointed in the direction of Applebloom. They looked over and saw Applebloom coming through the trees. They looked back at Spike and began to whistle very poorly before hiding in the bushes. Spike face palmed twice at his friends all in the same minute. It was official. Their stupidity was record breaking.

He didn’t have time to lament the fact as Applebloom was moving even faster. Obviously attracted by the noise of his friends. He put the book back where he found it. Taking extra care and time to make sure it was the exact same way he found it. He searched eagerly for a place to hide. There wasn’t one to be found in the one room tree house. He heard Applebloom heading up the walkway. An idea came to him.

Applebloom pushed the door open to the clubhouse and stepped inside. She looked around and saw that the window was open. She walked over to close it not realizing that Spike had just dropped down from hanging outside. The dragon hung outside the window while Applebloom was at the front door. When she walked inside, he jumped down silently and made his escape with his friends long before she made it to the window.

It was evening by the time they go back to Ponyville. Spike had been lecturing his friends on the importance of thinking before acting. They not only failed to warn him of the approaching danger, but he had to warn them before they got caught.

“It was all Snails’ fault anyway.” Snips whined.

“No way, if you’d just admitted that I was the better whistler. We could have focused on watching your back.” Snails argued.

“Guys, let’s just drop this. It’s been a long day. I’ll see you later.” Spike said yawning. He left his friends who were still arguing. He would worry about them later. There were more than enough problems on hand to deal with.

Scootaloo liked him and he wasn’t sure if he felt the same way. Applebloom had feelings for Scootaloo who probably didn’t have any idea about the earth pony’s love. If he did end up with Scootaloo, he would always be aware of Applebloom’s feelings. Would that be fair to Applebloom?

It also didn’t help that he thought Scootaloo was gay before all of this. Considering all the time she spent chasing Rainbow Dash, it wouldn’t have been odd for her to turn out gay. Applebloom was also a real surprise. Did Applejack know her little sister was a lesbian? I can’t imagine she would know unless Applebloom told her. He could have sworn she was as straight as her sister.

Spike walked up to his home and noticed he had a visitor. It was Scootaloo and by the looks of it, she was deciding whether to knock on the door. She would raise her hoof to the door only to pull it back a second later. Spike just stood there watching right behind her. He thought it was cute of her to be so nervous.

“Hey, I don’t think he’s home right now.” Spike said to the pegasus.

“Oh, I guess I’ll,” Scootaloo turned around and stopped to see Spike laughing at her. “Real funny, Spike.” she said drolly.

“I thought so, at least.” Spike said opening the door. He turned around and looked at the Scootaloo who was still standing there. “Are you coming in?” He said staring at her.

“Yeah, of course. I was waiting for you to invite me in is all.” She said trying to be confident.

Spike wondered why she was here. She wasn’t going to confess til the party, right? He sat on the couch and oddly enough Scootaloo sat right next to him. Spike turned to the filly next to him she was looking down like she wanted to say something.

“Rainbow Dash told me something once. ‘If you want something, you should just go for it.’ I thought that was so cool of her. If she wanted something, she wouldn’t hesitate or wait. She’d just go for it. I want to be more like her. That’s why I’m here.”

Spike could feel what was coming. He thought he had more time to prepare. He had never been in a situation like this. He would have to give her an answer now, before she agonized over this any further.

“Scootaloo, you’re cute, funny, and absolutely amazing on a scooter. I mean I’ve never seen anyone do what you can on a scooter. Scootaloo, what I’m trying to say is that you’re a great friend, but I just don‘t want to change that right now. I‘m sorry.” Spike said. Scootaloo tried to remain strong in the face of the dragon’s rejection.

“I understand. It was a stupid question anyway. I could never be as beautiful as Rarity or Diamond Tiara. Why would you want to be with a tomboy like me?” Scootaloo said as she tried to hold her tears.

“That’s not true, Scoot. Why would you say something like that?” Spike asked looking at her.

“You only like girls who are really beautiful like Rarity, right? That’s what Applebloom and Sweetie Belle told me today. I actually tried to change myself to get your attention but I couldn’t do it.” Spike looked at Scootaloo as tears streamed down her face. How did she find out? He thought to himself then he remembered Snips and Snails were talking to Applebloom and Sweetie Belle earlier today. Those guys are more trouble than their worth sometimes. He thought to himself.

“Scootaloo, you don’t need to be like Rarity or anyone else to be beautiful. You already are.” Spike said sitting forward.

“You’re just saying that to make me feel better.” She said looking away. She had given up on trying not to cry and just looked away from him hoping he wouldn’t see her.

“I guess I have no choice then.” Spike said as he brought her face towards his as he placed a small kiss on the filly’s lips. Scootaloo’s eyes went wide as she looked at Spike who had pulled back to look her in the eyes. She still didn’t believe him. “I’m going to show you how beautiful you are.” He said before going back in for another kiss, but Scootaloo stopped him.

“I don’t want your pity.” She said staring at him. She wasn’t sure what to make of this.

“This isn’t pity. I’m proving my point. If you’re chicken, I’d totally understand.” Spike said practically challenging her.

“I’m not a chicken.” Scootaloo said right before she kissed Spike back. He pushed back as he enjoyed the softness of her lips. After a while his tongue found its way into her mouth, he took notice of her wings which were fully spread out. He moved his hands over her shoulder and made his way down her back. As he reached her wings, Scootaloo grabbed Spike in a tight embrace as she proceeded to kiss him with even more fervor than before.

Spike fell back on the couch trying to make sense of what happened he just touched her wings and she went wild and overpowered him in a second pinning her body against his. She was on top of Spike as her tongue took advantage of its new position to make its way into his mouth. Spike barely managed to push her back as he tried to catch his breath.

“I’m sorry that’s never happened to me before.” Scootaloo said referring to Spike touching her wings.

“Don’t be. It was kind of fun.” He said breathing heavily. He made another move to touch her wings but she moved back.

“Are you sure?” Scootaloo said playfully. Spike didn’t say anything as he moved up to caress her feathers. She tried to hold back but Spike’s touch was intoxicating as he ran his fingers through her wings. Her entire body shivered as a wave of pleasure shot through the filly. She moaned loudly as he moved across the top and down the feathers. She could feel something warm and hard rubbing between her legs. She felt his erection pushing into her cunt. She immediately starting move her pussy against his shaft as he continued to move his hands over her wings.

Scootaloo looked at Spike as she panted heavily. Spike stopped stroking her wing as he sat up slowly and held Scootaloo above his lap. He looked at Scootaloo who seemed to hover above him like an angel with her wings fully extended and her soft arms wrapped around his neck. It was like she was pulling him to a better place.

“Spike? Hello Equestria to Spike?” Scootaloo said to Spike.

“Huh? What’s wrong?” Spike said shaking his head.

“You were just staring at me all weird,” She blushed and looked away from him.

“I was enjoying the view. It’s beautiful by the way.” Spike said looking at Scootaloo. She looked into his eyes and smiled at him.

“You’re so corny.” Scootaloo said laughing a little.

“Yeah, I still meant it.” He said looking up at her as she sat on his lap.

“You can do more than look.” Scootaloo said positioning herself on top of Spike’s erection as she slowly enveloped the tip of his cock.

Spike grabbed her flanks and guided her down on to his dragonhood. She moaned as she felt his member twitch inside of her pussy. Spike managed to get deep inside of Scootaloo as he started to slowly work his way in and out.

“Spike…aahh….that feels so good.” She said enjoying Spike’s stiff member as it warmed her insides. Scootaloo moved up and down quickly screaming in ecstasy as she impaled herself on Spike’s hot member. She moved faster as she felt waves of amazing pleasure move through her body. Spike who held her hips as she moved decided to grab her wings. It was too much for Scootaloo who felt her legs give out as a massive orgasm shot through her entire body. Her wings twitched a bit as she let out a loud moan before she slumped over Spike’s shoulder.

Spike laid Scootaloo back on the couch as he continued to push himself into her dripping wet pussy. Her wings had returned to her sides as Spike moved in and out of her pussy. Scootaloo looked at Spike who was above her and met his gaze as he continued to pound her. He put a hand over her cheek as he passionately kissed her. Spike bucked his hips into Scootaloo as they made out. He pulled back and gave her a few more powerful thrusts before he pulled out and came all over her. Spike fell on his back as he looked up at the ceiling.

After cleaning up, Spike looked at Scootaloo who seemed to be in much better spirits than she was when she came in. He was about to ask when she spoke up.

“I’m fine, Spike. You can stop looking at me like I’m going to explode or something.” Scootaloo said smiling back.

“Since you’re so happy, I guess I don’t have to get you a birthday present now.” Spike said trying to get out of bringing a present.

“That doesn’t count as a birthday present.” Scootaloo said as she jabbed Spike in the arm. He decided to walk her home seeing as it was pretty late.

“Great sex isn’t a present?” Spike joked.

“Cocky, much?” She shot back.

“You weren’t complaining.” Spike said confidently.

“Shut up, it was my first time with a boy.” She said punching him even harder than before.

“Wait? With a boy? So you were with a girl before.” Spike said shocked at the revelation.

“No, but I still want to try it. I guess you could I say I swing both ways.” Scootaloo said proudly. Spike was caught off guard by this fact. He had just found out she was straight Considering his day, he thought he’d be used to surprises by now.

“When did you find out you liked boys then?” Spike asked.

“One day, I was talking to you and I don’t know it just seemed like I liked you more than as a friend. I don’t even remember the conversation all that well. I just remember being really attracted to you all of a sudden.” Scootaloo said.

“Obviously my charismatic personality got the best of you.” Spike boasted.

“It definitely wasn’t your modesty. If I had to guess, I‘d say I just felt so free around you. Like I could be myself with out worrying.” Scootaloo laughed.

“Can I ask you another question then?” Spike asked.

“Sure, go ahead.” Scootaloo said confidently.

“What would you say if a filly who was really close to you already had developed a huge crush on you?” Spike asked. Scootaloo looked at him suspiciously. It was obvious he had someone in mind.

“It depends. Does this filly have a name?” Scootaloo asked.

“I’m just posing a hypothetical question.” Spike said trying to act normal.

“I see, but I’m really close to her, right? There are only two fillies that I would say I’m close to right now so you might as well drop the act and tell me who it is and how you found out?” Scootaloo said staring at Spike.

“It’s all hypothetical. It’s something I made up in my head just now.” Spike said trying to look innocent. Scootaloo just sighed and looked at him.

“Then let’s say for the sake of your hypothesis this pony was…….oh I don’t know, Applebloom.” Scootaloo guessed.

“How’d you ……I mean uhhhh…. Ok, you got me. It’s Applebloom.” Spike said relenting as he almost gave himself up.

“So she was supporting me all along and I accused her of getting in my way.” Scootaloo said sadly.

“What do you mean?” Spike asked.

“We had this huge fight over me trying to change earlier today. She got really mad and told me I shouldn’t do it. I accused her of being jealous and now she won’t come to my party.” Scootaloo said remembering the blow up that drove her to visit Spike.

“Wait, what did you accuse her of being jealous of?” Spike asked.

“I thought she was trying to get her hooves on you since she wanted me to give up on you.” She said looking even more depressed.

“So how do feel about her now?” Spike asked. He saw Scootaloo who seemed to be thinking deeply about it.

“Honestly, I just want to apologize but that’s impossible now. She probably hates me.” Scootaloo said as tears began to form.

“I doubt she hates you. She‘s your friend and she has a crush on you. I bet an apology would make her the happiest filly in the world.” Spike said confidently.

“I don’t think that will work. Sweetie Belle already tried to get her to come to the party and she refuses to go no matter what.” Scootaloo said. Spike thought deeply for a while before he answered.

“You just wait til the day of the party. I promise I’ll get Applebloom to show up.” Spike said confidently.

“Are you sure?” Scootaloo asked.

“Don’t worry. I’ll get Applebloom to your party. No problem!” Spike said pounding his chest.