Tears. Tears flooded the floor of the boutique as Rarity cried into a bucket of ice cream she had on hoof. After seeing Spike share a kiss, maybe even his first kiss! With Milkyway, she galloped away, trying to hold her tears before she made it home. Twilight noticed this when she galloped by and followed her. The princess was now with Rarity, giving her tissues and ice cream as she tried to calm the fashion pony.

"Please Rarity, calm down. Breath… Exactly what happened at the dance?" Twilight asked. She didn't see the moment that happened with the drake and the milk mare but twilight could tell that Rarity is suffering heart break, since she has seen this before.

"Spike… Spike… SPIKE DOESN'T LOVE ME!" Rarity wailed, levitating a spoon full of ice cream into her mouth, sobbing between bites.

Twilight stiffened up, hearing this. Rarity found out? Oh dear… "Um, Rarity…" The princess started. "Since when did you… Care about Spike liking you? You didn't seem to return his feelings before…"

Rarity sat up from her fainting, now crying, chair to look at Twilight. "B-But that was before his change! I mean, yes… He was sweet and kind and helpful, but he wasn't what I pictured to be with. But now, look at him! He's so much more than before! I had second thoughts and thought he would be happy of me noticing him but… but… THAT MILK MARE STOLE HIM FROM MEEEE! SHE STOLE MY SPIKEY-WIKEY!" The fashion pony cried out, falling onto her seat and began eating her ice cream again. "I-I saw him dancing and sharing a kiss with her at the dance! And to think I made her a dress! If I-I had known, I just- BAHHHHHHWAHHHHHH!" More tears flowed from her, staining the carpet.

Twilight thought for a bit, not realizing she was speaking out loud. "That does explain why he wanted to hang out with her more… Is that why his love views changed before his growth?"

Rarity was in her face, making the princess realized that she broke her promise to Spike. "What?! What do you mean his views changed before?! Tell me tell me tell me!"

Twilight moved back, nervous of telling Rarity. "I-I promised Spike but… He said that his affections changed for you before his hibernation change. I think the reason why is because you treated him nothing more but a helper and a kid. Every time he was here with you, all you do is ask him favors and do the heavy lifting. I think his affections for you dimmed when he felt you were just using him…."

Rarity reeled back, as though mocked. "What do you mean?! I respected Spike before his change! I gave him rewards for his services and he was the one to offer to help me! Did you forget the times you and I went to follow him to be sure he was okay from those other dragons?! I was worried for him as much as you were!" The fashion pony lectured, trying to prove her point of her feelings for Spike.

"That may be Rarity, but the times that it was just you and him, you saw him nothing more but a child. I may treat him like that a few times but only because his body functioned like a child would." Twilight said. "But now that he had changed physically I can start researching on how to care for him more and maybe help him get use to his growth. I think the only reason you're noticing him is cause how he looks now and not who he really is."

Rarity glared at the princess, the makeup stain trails making it worse. "if that is what you really think and feel, then you won't be any help! I do care for Spike and since he is more mature, he has and will become my ideal special somepony!" During her rant, Rarity was using a levitation spell to push Twilight out of her home. "And with that, I bid you good night!" With the princess out the door, Rarity slammed it shut, officially kicking out Twilight.

Twilight winced as the door shut on her, look back with a worried look. "Please Rarity, don't do anything crazy…" She sighed before heading home, calling it a night.

Rarity, now having kicked out one of her friends, was pacing in the main room. Hot tears escaped her eyes as she tried to think of a way to get her drake back. "Spike loved me first and there is no way that spoiled milk mare will take him from me! I'll show her! The love he had for me will burn once again, brighter than ever! I just need to remind him that." Settled, she cleaned up the ruined makeup on her face and went to her workstation. She's gonna get her drake back if it was the last thing she'll do!

The dance in the meantime kept going. A few couples went home, having the time of their lives for this holiday. Spike and Milkyway had danced till their legs couldn't anymore and were sitting in the royal gardens, resting as they gazed up at the night Luna made. Milkyway was resting her head against Spike, snuggling against him as there was a genuine, gently smile on her.

"Spike, this has been the best night of my life. I was a bit scared but now I'm really happy." She looked up at the drake, blushing and smiling.

Spike smiled back at her. "Me too. Since I met you, I felt that I can finally be myself. You are so nice and great, especially that you saw me more than just a 'baby' dragon." He chuckled a bit. "That and… How compassionate you are, talented…"

Milkyway blushed at his words. "Well, you looked nice to talk to and the more I got to know you, the more I got to see how hard working, friendly and amazing you are too. And this was before you changed too! I gotten a bit worried during your sleep, wondering if you'll change too much, but aside your appearance, I saw that you are still the same Spike I… I fell for before." She lifted a hoof to her face to shyly hide her blush.

Spike blushed at her words. She like him before the change?! He looked at her with wide eyes, a smiling forming on him. "I'm very happy to hear that Milkyway." He nuzzled his snout against her, getting a nuzzle back from her.

The couple stayed there until it was getting late in the night, both back in Ponyville and giving each other a kiss goodnight before heading to their homes. Spike was in high heaven as her made it home, passing through the large doors and into the halls, the sounds of his talons clicking echoed about. He didn't even bother to see is Twilight was home or not but went straight to his room, the smile never leaving his face.

The suit was off and neatly folded to wash later on and he himself flopped himself onto his bed, letting out a happy sigh at finally finding someone special of his own. He'll have to tell Twilight and the other girls about now being with Milkyway and how it even happened, but for now, he wanted to sleep. Closing his eyes, the first thing that popped into his head were beautiful green eyes and silver white hair.

It was next day and Spike was up in a great mood, remembering last night. He was already in the kitchen making breakfast for himself and Twilight who had came out a bit uneasy. She saw Spike in a happy mode and decided to not ruin this day for him. She had never seen him this happy since he received a kiss on the cheek from… This was going to be a long day.

"Morning Spike." Twilight greeted, sitting down to eat.

"Morning Twilight! You won't believe what happened last night!" Spike said, excited as he handed her the breakfast.

'Oh I can guess.' Twilight thought, managing to eat as she listened to Spike about his night. Truth be told, she was really happy for him. Finding his own special somepony to love and be with, she can already see how Milkyway has made Spike more optimistic and even more mature, in some senses. With breakfast being done and things were cleaned up, Twilight remembered that she had to meet up with the girls today for a day out. She debated wither asking Spike if he would like to come or not.

"Hey Spike. I'm not sure if you'd like to or not, but I'm meeting up with the girls today and thought you'd want to come too." She didn't know if this was good idea, but she only asked so she didn't left Spike out on anything.

Spike thought for a bit. "Well, I guess I can come for a bit before heading my way to Milky. I want to help her on her milk flavors and maybe give her more gems for her gem milk." He smiled.

Twilight smiled as she lead him out of the castle. Hopefully, this day will go smoothly…

Here is the next chapter! WHOOO! And looks like Rarity is starting to see green…

Ponyloco, I suppose that you can maybe include my oc in your story. At least open your messaging so we can chat on this.

Anyway, I'll do my best to make the next chapter! Also, if any of you haven't seen, I have made the cover for the story. Look for Ichi-CooCoo on DevianArt. Anyway, hope to update more!