At the penthouse one afternoon, Spike had left his room and made his way down the stairs where he saw Applejack kicking back on the sofa. Spike gathered up his courage and walked over to her, “Hey, A.J?”

“What's up, Spike?” Applejack asked looking up at him.

“Are you doing anything right now?”

“None specific. Did ya need something?”

“Could you come with me for a bit?” Spike requested, “There's something I wanna show you.”

Applejack blushed at Spike's choice of words wondering if he had something planned for them, “Uh, sure.”

“Great. Come on.” Spike said, as Applejack got up and followed him.

They went outside the penthouse and got in the limousine. As they took their seats, Applejack noticed a bouquet of flowers on the seat.

“Flowers?” Applejack asked.

“For where we're going,” Spike answered, before speaking to the driver, “You got the directions, Silver?”

The limousine driver Silver Hoof, answered, “Yes, sir.”

“Then let's go.” Spike said, as Silver drove off.

“Where are we goin', Spike?” Applejack asked.

“You'll know soon enough.” Spike answered, while Applejack wasn't fond of Spike being vague decided to just wait and see.

---

They drove past the city, as Spike was looking out the window feeling lost in his thoughts. Applejack looked to him feeling concerned, until she laid a hand on his shoulder.

“You ok, Sugarcube?”

“Yeah. I'm fine.”

“So what's got ya lookin' so melancholy?”

“It's where we're going too, Applejack.” Spike answered with a sigh.

“And what is it?”

“We're here.” Silver spoke to the two.

Applejack looked seeing them pull right into a cemetery, “A cemetery?” she asked the boy.

Spike nodded, “There's someone I want you to meet.”

Applejack started putting the pieces together from Spike's mood, the flowers, and the cemetery, and it dawned on her why they were there. As the limo parked, Spike took the flowers and got out with Applejack following him.

The two walked around with Spike knowing precisely where he was going. As they passed the various headstones and burial plots, they couldn't help but feel bad for these individuals. Some of them read they lived for quite a long time, but some read they died so young.

As Spike stopped close to a tree he looked over at the headstone close to it. Applejack looked seeing two names imprinted on it, both having the last name Ddraig, and saw their deaths were eleven years ago.

“Applejack, meet my parents. Geki and Elsa Ddraig.” Spike introduced her.

“Oh, Spike.” Applejack gasped in sorrow.

“The reason I brought you here is because out of everyone you understand me better in this department.” Spike explained. Applejack nodded, as she wiped a tear from her eye.

Spike placed the flowers down at the headstone and sat before it, “Hi, mom, Hi, dad. I know it's been awhile since I visited. I've been very busy as of late. A lot's changed for me in the last year. I brought a friend with me I'd like you to meet. This is Applejack.”

Applejack sat down next to Spike and spoke to the headstone, “Nice to meetcha, Mr. and Mrs. Ddraig. Spike's told me so much about the two of ya.”

Spike continued, “Applejack knows exactly what I've gone through since the day you two passed away.”

Applejack nodded, “I lost my parents too when I was little. They gave their lives to protect me, my sibs, and my granny. I've been proud to be their daughter and been helping with raising my family since then. When Spike told me what happened to ya I could already feel a connection between us. And I'm proud to say Spike's such a good friend. Even more than that.” she took Spike's hand into hers.

Spike smiled, and spoke more to his parents headstone, “A year ago I was offered a place at Principal Celestia's academy in Canterlot City. I took the chance thinking it'd be an opportunity. And boy it was more opportunity than I imagined it would be.”

“Spike, me, and some friends of mine live together not just as fellow classmates, but teammates as well.” the cowgirl explained.

“The game Eden has something going on behind the curtain,” Spike added, “Turns out the owner and creator of it is behind held captive by a jealous corporate clown, who is masquerading as him in the game. He has control of the final fortress and is determined to keep it for himself. Principal Celestia who is an old student of Micro Software gathered Applejack and her friends to work together to help take back control. When she learned about me and my skills she sent me the invite to join. So I'm both part of a team in Eden and at a fine school. I'd like to think I'm making you proud.”

“Of course they'd be proud,” Applejack confirmed, “You may still be aiming to be the best fighter in Eden, but you're still thinking about your education like we all are.”

“I know,” Spike nodded before turning back to the headstone, “Anyway I wanted you both to know I'm doing fine. Uncle Torch, Ember, and Smolder are doing good too. Even if I'm not living with them anymore I still talk to them and think about them. Though Uncle Torch won't admit it out loud, he still thinks about you guys too. Well, I better get going. I'll come back to see you again real soon. I'll bring the rest of the girls as well. I love you guys.” he patted the headstone.

Applejack spoke as well, “It was nice meetin' ya Mr. and Mrs. Ddraig, and don't you worry none. Me and my friends will take good care of your son. We have been the last year.” she hugged Spike from behind, and the two chuckled. So they headed back to the limo and were driven back home.

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That night, Spike walked towards Applejack's room, before knocking on the door, “A.J, it's me.”

“Come in.” Applejack answered.

Spike opened the door and went inside before closing the door and locking it. He saw Applejack sitting on her bed in her sleepwear. The cowgirl smiled at Spike before patting the spot next to her. Spike sat down next to A.J, and spoke.

“Thanks again for coming with me to see my parents, Applejack.”

“Thank you for inviting me. Of course you could've told me where we were goin'. I almost thought you were taking me out. Not that I would've minded it.” Applejack blushed.

“Yeah. Sorry if I led you on.” Spike answered sheepishly.

“But I'm glad ya took me to see your folks. Maybe one day I can take ya to see mine.” she offered.

The two smiled, as Spike laid his hand atop hers, “Come on, Spike. What you say we have a little fun to take our minds off things?”

“Applejack, you read my mind.” Spike smirked.

Applejack got up and started undoing her footsie pajamas before slipping them off revealing she had gone commando underneath them. Spike's eyes looked her up and down seeing even outside of Eden, Applejack had a strong hot build.

Applejack smiled and looked away with a faint blush, “Don't stare so much.”

“Shy isn't your thing, Applejack.” Spike said, as he pulled her closer.

Applejack looked at Spike, as his smiling face made her feel all warm and happy. Applejack then reached for the bottom of Spike's shirt, and lifted it off him leaving him topless. Applejack laid her hand on Spike's chest rubbing it, as Spike could feel an erection forming. When the cowgirl saw a tent pitching in his sleep shorts, she reached downward and pulled his shorts and boxers down leaving him bare like her.

The two looked at each other and embraced with Applejack pressing her rack deep into Spike's chest. The two moved closer and kissed. As their tongues wrestled in each others mouths, they ended up dropping onto Applejack's bed, with said girl being on top of Spike.

When they broke for air, Spike spoke, “Ride me like I'm yours, A.J.”

Applejack smirked, “I plan on, sugarcube.” And so she did. It went on for awhile until both of them wore each other out.

Both of them laid back, as Applejack removed herself from Spike. The two laid close with Applejack holding Spike close to her boobs.

“Ya done good, Spike. Ya done really good.” Applejack said soothingly.

“Thanks, A.J. You were awesome yourself.” Spike answered with a yawn.

“It's been a long day, Spike. Let's get a little shut eye, huh?”

“Sounds good to me.” Spike said, as he started to fall asleep with Applejack holding his head to her bosom for comfort.

Applejack smiled, as she looked down at Spike's sleeping face, and kissed his forehead, “Sweet dreams, Spike.” and with that the cowgirl fell asleep with her favorite guy.

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