As the sun rose over the horizon and shined on the city, inside Applejack's room was said girl herself with Spike in bed with her. As the suns rays washed over Applejack, the girl opened her eyes and yawned.

“Morning already?” she asked herself before seeing Spike still fast asleep. She smiled as she looked at his sleeping face, 'He looks so peaceful, I'd hate to wake him.' knowing they had to get up and Spike needed to get back to his room before any of the other girls realizes he's not there, she whispered softly into his ear.

“Spike. Oh, Spike,” Spike mumbled in his sleep as if he was trying not to wake up, “Come on, sugarcube. Time to get up.” Applejack nudged him a bit.

Spike groaned, as his eyes opened, “Oh, I don't like mornings.”

“I know, Spike.” A.J replied.

“But other than that, good morning, Applejack.” Spike smiled.

“Good morning to you too.” she replied.

“I have to tell you last night was probably one of the best sleeps I ever had.”

“Sure ya just saying that because ya had me in your arms all night.” Applejack nudged him playfully.

Spike blushed, before answering, “Well, that did play a big part in it.” the two chuckled.

“anyway, ya best get to your room before the others wake up.” Applejack suggested.

“Good idea.” Spike said, as he got out of bed, and walked to the door, before Applejack continued.

“And, Spike. If ya ever don't feel like sleeping alone, my door is always opened.” she winked.

“Uh, right.” Spike answered sheepishly, before leaving Applejack's room.

---

Later that day after everyone came home from school and did their homework, Spike and Fluttershy decided to go to Eden to have some time together.

Once inside Eden, Spike followed Fluttershy through one of the world portals and found themselves standing before the entrance of a colossal animal based sanctuary. They walked inside to see several avatars looking around to see many types of creatures in their own habitats. The creatures ranged from regular animals, Pokemon, mythological creatures, Digimon, and even dinosaurs.

“Interesting choice, Fluttershy.” Spike admitted.

“Thanks. I like to come here and see all the many types of critters on display.” Fluttershy explained, as they looked out into a habitat of Tauros running around.

“Yeah, this sanctuary has so many different types to see.” Spike said, as he saw one habitat housed some Triceratops' who were busy eating.

“Seeing all of them makes me think of the animal shelter I help out at.” Fluttershy added.

“You work at an animal shelter?” Spike asked curiously.

“Oh, yes. I love to take care of the animals there, and they love me. I always manage to find a good home for just about any of the pets there.”

“That is pretty amazing.”

Fluttershy nodded, “I was even able to help Sunset pick out Ray her pet gecko, and Rainbow's tortoise; Tank.”

“I'm glad you were able to get those pets some good homes.”

“If you'd like, I can bring you by and see if we can find an ideal pet for you.”

“Really?” Spike asked.

“Of course.”

“That would be nice. My foster Uncle Torch wouldn't let me, Ember, or Smolder have pets, because he couldn't handle it.”

“I see. Well, since you're living with us, perhaps you can finally take on that responsibility.” Fluttershy noted.

“I'll keep it in mind.” Spike smiled, as they saw some people gathering to another animal habitat, “What's going on?”

“Oh, it's show time!” Fluttershy said all giddy.

“Showtime?” Spike wondered, only for Fluttershy to drag him by the arm to where the others were going.

Soon they gathered around a pen, as an announcer spoke up, “Ladies and Gentleman. Eden's Wildlife preserve is proud to present, The King of New York City! Alex the Lion!”

Popping up was Alex the lion who was dancing around like a born entertainer with the crowd cheering him on. Even Fluttershy was applauding on his dancing. Finally the famous lion perched atop his rock and announced.

“ROAR!”

Sparklers lit up around him, as the avatars cheered. Spike crossed his arms and smiled, “The cat knows how to draw a crowd.” Alex skipped by the fence with his paw out slapping skin with every avatar he passed including Spike's and Fluttershy's.

“Come on, Spike. There's so many other habitats to look at.” Fluttershy cheered, as she once again tugged Spike along.

---

So they explored more habitats to see various creatures relaxing or putting on their own kind of show for the avatars. Fluttershy looked to see Spike wasn't at her side, before hearing fresh cheers. She looked and saw Spike was dancing with Baloo the Bear to the Bare Necessities. Fluttershy couldn't help but giggle at the display.

In another habitat, Spike watched as Fluttershy was in a dragons habitat which to many was suicide to step in, but Fluttershy was busy holding three baby dragons in her arms hugging them close. Spike watched in amaze at how natural Fluttershy was with animals or many kinds. Even virtual ones.

As the two were sitting on a bench relaxing while looking at all the other habitats in eyes sight, Spike spoke, “This truly is a good place to come to Fluttershy.”

“I knew you'd like it.” Fluttershy smiled. As Spike looked at the smile on Fluttershy's face he could feel an overwhelming sense of happiness fill him up.

'Oh, man. She's like a goddess with that happy aura. I didn't think it'd be possible to meet anyone as kind as her. Fluttershy truly is something.' he thought to himself.

“Hey, you!” a voice broke Spike out of his thoughts.

Spike and Fluttershy looked ahead and saw six Orc avatars standing before them, “Uh, can I help you?” Spike asked in confusion.

“Yeah,” one answered, “You can help us by backing away from our goddess.”

“Excuse me?” the dragon avatar asked in surprise.

“You heard us. Back away from Fluttershy.” the second replied.

“And why should I do that?” Spike asked, as he got up.

“You don't deserve to be seen with or even breathe the same air as her!” the third one said gruffly.

Spike thought, 'Oh great, rabid obsessive fans.'

“Ms. Fluttershy, please allow us to escort this loser away from your sight.” the fourth orc offered.

Fluttershy frowned, “Excuse me? Who do you think you are talking to Shenron like that?!”

“Only your most devoted supporters.” the fifth one answered with pride.

“And what makes you think I'd want you to have Shenron taken away?” Fluttershy continued to argue, “If there's one thing I hate it's bullies. And I won't stand by and let you all bully my friend.” Spike stood by her side blushing at how brave she was being for him.

The sixth one turned to the first one, “He's already corrupted her meek little mind.”

The first orc growled, “Protect Fluttershy from the usurper!” the orcs let out a battle yell, as Fluttershy and Spike got nervous.

The six avatars charged at Spike swinging their war hammers around, as Spike himself dodged, “Crazy orcs!” Spike shouted, as several avatar spectators watched.

As one orc swung his hammer at Spike, the dragon avatar dodged making the hammer slam into the pavement putting a small crated in it.

“You leave my friend alone!” Fluttershy shouted, as he used her wind based powers and blew the orcs back making them crash against the railing of a nearby exhibit, “I warned you not to hurt my friend. And I meant it!” she warned the six avatars sternly.

“Boss, what do we do?” one of the orcs asked the ringleader in worry.

“We can't fight her, can we?” another one asked.

“How can we when she's our goddess.” the lead answered with no clue on what they should do.

“Hey, losers!” Spike shouted, as they looked ahead seeing Spike standing before them holding out an octagon shaped stone with a red dragon image on it.

“Eat Dragon Blast!” the talisman glowed before unleashing a blast of fire at the orcs which not only took a chunk out of their HP, but they ended up going over the railing and started plummeting.

Unfortunately for them they were falling right into the gator and crocodile habitat. As they plummeted they looked down seeing among the many gators and crocs was Tick Tock the crocodile who opened his mouth eagerly to eat. When the six hit the water with splashes the gators and crocs dove down to feast. That resulted in the orcs going poof.

In six different locations the orc avatars really being six individual scrawny looking nerds shouted in frustration having lost everything they had.

Spike and Fluttershy looked seeing all their loot and such was up in the air, “Come on Fluttershy. Free for all.” Spike said excitedly.

“Well, it'd be a shame to let it go to waste.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Plus they'd probably want you to have some.” Spike added, as the two split all the tallied up money, weapons, and such until they both felt they got equal share.

As the spectator avatars cheered and applauded, Fluttershy looked sheepish before whispering to Spike, “We should go.”

“Agreed.” Spike confirmed, as they left Eden.

---

Back in the penthouse, Spike and Fluttershy were in Spike's room with the both of them relaxing on big bean bag chairs, with Spike drinking from a bottle of cherry coke and Fluttershy drinking from a water bottle.

“That time in Eden went from relaxing to exhilarating.” Spike told the girl.

“I know. I really didn't expect to run into my more violent admirers in my favorite animal sanctuary.” Fluttershy said, as she took a drink.

“Well, I know you and the rest of the Rainbooms have admirers that stem from so many forms of mentality be it violent, obsessive, or just clueless.” Spike explained and the two laughed.

“Yes, you won't believe how many fans we've had to dodge and avoid in Eden before we even met you.” Fluttershy said.

“I can only imagine.”

“While some like Rarity or Rainbow enjoy the attention. I felt the best kind of attention is no attention at all.”

“Well, there's no such thing as bad publicity.” Spike said, as he drank his cherry coke.

“But I'm glad you stood up for me even if I could defend myself.” Fluttershy thanked him.

“I just didn't want those idiots to treat you like some kind of object that needs to be displayed on a pedestal or something.” Spike replied, as Fluttershy blushed.

“That's so sweet.” she replied, “Spike your kindness could rival my own.”

“Yours?” Spike asked incredulously, “That's kinda stretching it don'tcha think? I mean I'm a nice guy, but I could never measure up to your level of kindness.”

“What do you mean?” Fluttershy wondered.

“You rescue stray animals and bring them to the animal shelter, only to help find them new homes. You don't get mad so easily even against the most vile and nastiest of people. Many would consider you a saint. Me? I wouldn't know how to best describe me.” he said as he rested back on his bean bag.

Suddenly he felt a weight on him and saw Fluttershy scooted into his bean bag chair and wrapped her arms around him and found the right side of his head being pressed into her bosom. This got Spike blushing from the comforting hug, as he listened to the soft gentle tone of Fluttershy's voice.

“I would describe you as a kind and caring young man who has a heart of solid gold. Most of the people we've seen or met in Eden just know us as a group of girls who're exceptionally good players. When we're all much more than that. You saw that in each of us when you met us and got to know us better. Just as we saw there's more to you than just who you are in Eden.”

Spike couldn't help to admit the truth in Fluttershy's words. Ever since he met the Rainbooms in person he's seen sides of them he didn't know about compared to how they were regarded as the most popular group in the world of Eden. And now that he started getting to know each of them better he felt closer than ever with the girls.

Spike looked up at Fluttershy and smiled, “Thanks, Fluttershy. I really needed to hear that.”

“You're welcome, Spike.” Fluttershy answered, as they leaned forward and kissed.

As their lips locked, they tried scooting closer on the bean bag chair they shared. When they parted, Fluttershy spoke, “I'm really glad you came here to live with us.”

“Me too.”

Fluttershy got up and left Spike's room, as Spike thought about her, 'Timid but still an amazing girl.'

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