There was a big party going on in Sugarcube Corner. The snow was falling all over Equestria as families gathered for Hearthswarming. Pinkie had called in families of her and each of her friends.

Everyone was having fun interacting, talking about their personal lives, and even sitting down for some cider provided by The Apples. Fluttershy was happily braiding Marble Pie's mane and tail. Cup Cake was talking to Scootaloo since her family was unavailable. Rainbow Blaze was arm wrestling with Shining Armor.

Spike himself was drinking some cider while sitting back and watching the festivities.

"Wow...look at all of these families, it's surprising how there's so many of us!" He said to himself.

"I know, isn't magnificent?" Asked an inexpressive voice.

Spike turned to see Maud standing next to him. "Oh, hey Maud, haven't seen yah since the Gala."

"Nice to see you again Spike." She replied.

"So, how've you been?" Asked Spike.

"I have been doing awesome...oh look, Boulder missed you as well. See how happy he is?" She held up the rock as Spike just saw it sit in her hoof. "If you pet him, please be extra careful with your claws okay?"

"O...kay." Spike then petted Boulder while Carrot Cake and Pound Cake played with Sweetie Belle. "So, how are you and your sisters liking the party?"

That's when loud noise was made! "Come-on! Bring it on biiiaatch!" shouted Rainbow Dash to Limestone Pie.

"Hey! No fighting!" Shouted Princess Cadence. "Also, Rainbow Dash, language!"

Then they looked somewhere else to see Marble Pie and Big Mac kissing under the mistletoe.

"Huh..." Said Spike.

The party was all about mingle until Twilight banged her spoon on a glass cup. "Alright everypony, get into teams of 2 for the Heartswarming Games." She announced.

Big Mac and Marble were already in a team.

Everyone was scurrying for a team mate, for example, Rainbow Blaze partnering with Pinkie and Granny Smith with Granny Smith. Doctor Whooves arrived in the last minute to let Young Granny Smith have some fun for only the night before going back.

"IS that everypony?" asked Twilight.

Spike looked around... "Seems everyone has a partner..." He was about to sigh until he felt a hoof on his shoulder.

"Me and Boulder agreed you deserved a chance. I'll be your partner." spoke Maud.

"Th...thanks Maud and Boulder." Spike said with a smile.

"Alright, let's start the games." called Twilight.

The 1st game was...to hit as many bottles you can before then end of 3 rounds!

Each team tried using small cupcakes to hit them. Rainbow Blaze and Pinkie never missed a shot!

"Come-on Scoots, I don't wanna lose to my dad for the 58th time in my life!" Complained Rainbow Dash.

"Rainbow Dash, it's all in family fun." is Scootaloo should have said. But instead just obeyed her.

When it was Spike and Maud's turn however...
"Whoa! Your aim is like a sniper rifle!"

"I practice by throwing rocks." replied Maud with her usual tone.

"Well, either way, I'm having fu..."

"Come-on Hondo, let's go!"

"Yeesh, hold your horses Limestone, you're running me ragged!" 'This is the thing I have to endure so my daughter can play with my wife.'

The next game was a sumo wrestling contest! Yes...you read that correctly, I said Sumo Wrestling. In this one, the stronger team mate wrestles while being encouraged to win by the other

Spike was worried he'd have to go in, but Maud patted his back. "Would you like to cheer me on with Boulder? "

Spike nodded and the and game began.

Maud stepped forward as Big Mac faced her. Both bowed and then as soon as the gong was rung...

"Nnnooooope!" *Crash!*

"Oops, sorry about your boyfriend Marble Pie."

Marble dragged Big Mac away as the next round came.

"Wow...that was awesome Maud!" Spike complimented.

"Thanks, you're too kind Spike."

Then the 3rd game began...midget toss! Where the smaller team mate is thrown by the bigger one.

"Twilight...are you sure it's safe to throw each other across the snow?" Asked a concerned Applejack.

"Don't worry Blue Spike, have I ever steered you wrong?" Asked a cross-eyed Twilight.

'It must've been that trip to the Bahoofas...one to many coconuts to the head.'

Spike gulped as Maud picked him up with one hoof. "Don't worry, we're going last."

"Heh...okay."

After everyone threw their smaller team mate, Maud threw Spike and he flew further than everyone else.

"Awesome!" cheered Spike.

"Great job Spike." She complimented.

"What a rush."

"And that wasn't even my full power." She replied.

"Whoa..."

Of course Spike and Maud won this one. Then, after some cups of coco, it was time for the 4th game...Duck, duck, goose.

All teams sat in a circle. Then Twilight and her team mate Rarity decided to sit this one out so she could pick who's the goose.

As soon as Spike was picked, he then chased after Twilight, but then decided to think ahead and then catch her as soon as she came around! Spike and Maud would dominate for until they were the only 2 left.

Spike and Maud hoofbumped. Then the final game....it was a video game and knowing Trahzo...it was most likely a Nintendo game!

"Alright everypony, the videogame we will be playing is Smash for the WiiU! The rules are 2-on-2, 8 player smash in Final Destination and the only item on is the smash ball!" Twilight explained. "And remember...no Johns."

All of them nodded before grabbing a controller.

Spike chose Bowser and Maud chose Dr. Mario. Then the game began!

"Wait, how come we can't select Final Destination here?" Asked Twilight Velvet.

"Oh yeah, it's too small...guess we're fighting in Battlefield! Go!" Then the game began! Everyone fought to the best of their ability. Each one tapping away furiously. Until soon, 2 teams were left...

"Come-on Spike & Maud, DON'T LET MY DAD WIN! HE NEVER LET'S YOU LIVE IT DOWN!!!"

"Well, I can now see where her drive to always win comes from...that was a joke."

"Oh, haha...good one Maud."

"And now the final round...Spike & Maud vs. Pinkie and Blaze. And since we got 4 remaining players...it's time for final destination!" Twilight announced.

Then the final match begins! Spike starts off with Bowser Bombing Pinkie's Duck Hunt, and Blaze Backslashing Maud's Dr.Mario! It was an intense fight! That's when Pinkie and Maud were double KO'd! Now it was just Spike and Rainbow Blaze! Spike's Bowser was on the red launch zone...all hope seemed lost...until the Smash Ball.

Spike reacted faster and got it as it came down. Spike destroyed the Smash Ball as fast as he could, then hit B immediately in order to use Bowser's Final Smash: Giga Bowser! Then with the Giga Bowser bomb, devastated Blaze's Shulk!

"Game!" the narrator announced! "This game's winner is...Red team!"

"Great job Spike...you were raaaad." said Maud.

"Wow! That's the most I've ever seen Maud excited!" chimed in Pinkie, even though Maud's expression stayed the same.

"Uh...really?"

"Yeaaah...I had a lot of fun with you Spike...and so did Boulder." Then Maud smiled.

Spike returned the smile. "Thanks...I had fun too, especially when you tossed me threw the air."

'Wait, Maud smiling? She only does that to those she loves...like me...does that mean she loves Spike?' Pinkie thought.

"I could do it again if you want." she replied picking him up.

"Yeaaaah..." But that's when they discovered they were under the mistletoe via Pinkie.

"Hey, look at that. Mistletoe." she spoke looking at Spike in the eye before pressing her lips against his.

After pulling back, Spike fell on his butt. "That was.....wow." he got out.

"I hope you enjoyed that one Heartswarming gift, because I got plenty more, just make sure you give back as well."

"Count on it." he nodded with a blush.

"And that, DR.Bold ER how we fell in love." Said Spike.

"Cool dad, you think I can find someone as cool as mom?"

"Probably."

"Hey Spike, the Pie family rock soup is ready."

Then, Spike, Maud and their hybrid son who's a doctor all sat down for a calm Heartswarming night.

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