In the small town of Ponyville, is where one would find the young dragon assistant Spike walking through the town. Today, he had a spring in his step. For today was Hearts and Hooves day. A special time for couples to get together and bask in the joys of romance with each other.

Today, Spike had a goal in mind. To ask Rarity out and hopefully, ask her to be his special somepony.

As he headed through town in search of his crush, he stopped in his walk. He didn't know why, but he felt like someone was calling out to him. He was tempted to ignore the voice and keep going, but his good personality wouldn't allow it. So, he turned around and began to let his instincts guide him to the Everfree Forest.

Ordinarily, this would keep Spike from entering, but the yells he could hear from the dark forest kept him focused on his task. He took a deep breath to calm his nerves and began his trek into the dark forest.

He soon came across what appeared to be a deserted cave from where the yells could be heard. Letting his instincts take over again, he sprinted into the mouth of the cave and soon began to walk through nothing but darkness.

"OK, even though I want to help someone whose in danger, why didn't I just get the others to come along?" Spike questioned himself.

Cause you're in for a surprise. I replied with a chuckle.

Spike soon saw a light ahead and ran to it. When he made it to the light, he was stunned to see Rarity unconscious on what appeared to be a pile of pillows. He quickly rushed over to his crush and crouched down to get a better look. He put a claw to her neck and was relieved to feel a pulse.

"Rarity? Rarity." Spike shook the unicorn to try and wake her up, but also tried to keep himself from swooning at how beautiful her face looked even as she slept.

Rarity's eyes soon began to open up, much to the relief of Spike. "Rarity! Thanks goodness your alright!" exclaimed Spike with joy.

Rarity looked up at Spike and smiled at him. "Of course I'm alright, Spike. You're here." replied Rarity standing up from the pillows.

Spike felt like he was melting from his crush's compliment, and failed to notice a tinge of green in her eyes before they disappeared.

Spike was soon snapped out of his trance to see Rarity held his face with her hooves. "R-Rarity?"

"Shh, let me take away all your worries." whispered Rarity who brought their faces closer together.

Spike's eyes widened as this was happening. This was no dream, and if it was, then please don't let him wake up anytime soon.

He closed his eyes and let the sweet taste of his loves mouth be the only guide. But something felt wrong. It felt great to be kissing Rarity, but it actually felt like he was feeling weaker.

He opened his eyes and saw Rarity's eyes were only half closed. He looked closer and noticed they seemed to glow a strange green color.

He now knew something was going on. He reluctantly pulled away from Rarity who tried to bring their faces closer again. "What's wrong, Spike?" asked Rarity.

"Something's different about you." replied Spike keeping a small distance between them.

"Well, I have been using a new brand of perfume." replied Rarity thinking that was what gave her away.

Spike could tell that something was still off about Rarity. He knew one way to see if she was really her. "Yeah, it smells kinda like apples. I'm guessing you got that from Applejack?"

"Oh, why of course, darling. After all, Applejack does have good taste when it comes to being fashionable." replied Rarity falling for Spike's trap.

Spike's eyes widened as his quick plan had worked. He jumped back from the impostor and gave her a fixed glare. "Alright, who are you really? I know Rarity would have said something else about Applejack's fashion." replied Spike

'Rarity' slapped herself in the head for her slip up. Now she had the return to her regular form. Her horn began to glow green before she was enveloped with a green aura.

Spike watched as the figure began to shift and change to something taller. The figure also gained what appeared to be wings with holes in them.

Soon the figure was revealed to be taller than Rarity and had several insect-like qualities. Her wings and body looked like a full blown bug's body. Her long legs had numerous holes in them. And her horn appeared to be misshapen from a regular unicorn's.

"Y-Y-You're Queen Chrysalis!" exclaimed Spike in shock at seeing the queen of all the changelings.

"Yes. And you are the surrogate brother to Twilight Sparkle." replied Chrysalis with an impassive tone.

"Yeah I am. Now I want to know why you pretended to be one of my friends." replied Spike.

Chrysalis carefully sat on the pile of pillows first before looking at him in the eye. "The reason is simple. After my defeat at Canterlot, me and my army retreated home to plan. I sent my scouts to search fro the strongest love they could find. I was quite shocked to see the being with the strongest love, next to Shining Armor and Cadence, was a baby dragon." replied Chrysalis who didn't seem all too happy.

Spike was surprised that the queen of changelings wasn't happy about this info. You'd think she would be overjoyed at a chance like this.

"Once I found out who you liked, it was only a matter of time before I lured you here, so I could obtain that love." finished Chrysalis.

"Wait. I get that you and your people need love to survive, but why me? Why not some other stallion or mare?" asked Spike.

Chrysalis merely looked away with a noticeable red around her cheeks.

Spike saw this and everything seemed to click into place. "Wait, do you, like me?" asked Spike pointing to himself.

Chrysalis's cheeks contrasted with her black skin at how red they were as she turned her head and nodded.

Spike's eyes widened with shock at hearing this. He was flattered, yet disturbed that an enemy of Equestria had a crush on him.

"Wait, why would you like me? I'm just a baby dragon." replied Spike.

Chrysalis quickly shot her head up and shook it. "No! From what I've seen, you are without a doubt one of the most kind, noble, and gentle dragons I have ever seen!" ranted Chrysalis who noticed what she said and turned away.

Spike stared at Chrysalis with a surprised gaze. He had never gotten compliments like that, even from Rarity when she was thankful for his service. Hearing Chrysalis say all that made him blush and brought a comfortable warmth to his chest.

"I thought if I looked like Rarity, you would like me." replied Chrysalis who knew Spike wouldn't return the same feelings.

Spike smiled at Chrysalis and walked over to her. He gestured for her to bring her head closer. When she did, Spike held her face in front of his. "You don't need to do something like that." replied Spike shocking the queen.

"What?" replied Chrysalis.

"Because of this." replied Spike who pressed his lips against hers. Chrysalis was stunned by the sudden move, but held Spike close to her with her two hooves as they let each other begin to taste each other.

When they pulled back, both of their faces were much darker than before. "What was that for?" asked Chrysalis.

"Think of that as my way of asking you to be my special somepony." replied Spike shocking Chrysalis to the point where she thought she would faint. While she had only known the young dragon for a short time, the info her scouts had shown her told her of how great he was. He was loyal to his friends, kind, and went to great lengths to please his crush, well, former crush now. She actually felt envy toward Rarity when she heard this as it would be nice to have someone like that close to her. Not as a drone to order around, but someone to be her equal, her king.

"Yes, Yes!" exclaimed Chrysalis who held Spike close and didn't watch where she was and ended up with Spike on her as she had fallen onto the pillow pile.

Spike chuckled at her move. Chrysalis pouted at first, but found his laughter contagious and soon joined him as they both found joy in each others company.

Spike wiped a tear from his laughter away and stared at Chrysalis as she caught her breath. What started out as a day to try and earn Rarity's affections, turned into a much more interesting time than he thought. He may not have fulfilled his dream, but maybe he could give this relationship a try. Who knows, maybe being a king could be an interesting life.

(omake)

All was well in the cavern for the changelings as they went about their day with joy. Their queen had not only found a king for the hive, but their population would soon skyrocket. What most ponies failed to know was that after a queen goes in search of a mate, her hormones shoot through the roof.

This of course would mean a long time in the royal bed chambers, and two sore rulers after it was all over.

(Inside the bed chamber)

Spike ducked underneath the bed as Chrysalis raced by. "Spike! Where are you? We need to repopulate the changeling race!" yelled Chrysalis racing around the room in search of her mate.

Spike tried to sneak towards the door while her back was to him and make it out to safety. Chrysalis turned aorund at that moment and saw him. "There you are!" exclaimed Chrysalis giving a predatory grin as she stalked towards him.

Spike looked around for a way ut and saw the window. He ran over to it and yelled out to the changeling residents down below. "Help! I need an adult!"

He soon found himself covered in a green aura and found himself in front of a grinning Chrysalis whose grin made her look like a starving timberwolf. "I am an adult." whispered Chrysalis into his ear as he gulped down his fear and knew he was screwed. Correction, royally screwed.

Hope you all enjoyed this for the holidays. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!