>Anonymous's log, starda-oh fuck it
>You are still on the plains outside Ponyville.
>You were recently getting the mood on with Spiky, until the irked Twilight Sparkle made an appearence and caught you both.
>And now, the conclusion.
>You back off from the dragon and hold your hands up.
"Twilight-"
"Gaah!" Twilight flinches and presses a foreleg against her face. "Spike! You're showing!"
>Spike huddles over to obscure his abdomen.
>"Sorry Twi." He mutters, staring at the ground.
>Struggling to compose herself, the unicorn takes a deep breath and fixes both of you with a glare.
"Listen, Twi-"
"NO!" She stamps a hoof and red sparks shower from her horn. "No. We are not doing this here."
>Before you can say a word, her horn lights up and fills your vision.
>After a short sense of weightlessness later, the light fades to show the Reading Area of the Library.
>With a stiff movement in her hooves, Twilight seats herself on the couch.
>"The two of you may start explaining yourselves." She grates out. "Especially you, Anonymous."
>Jeez, if looks could kill.
>You open your mouth, fully expecting your brain to kick into gear and give a moving speech on the power of love traversing the boundaries of physical limitations.
>Instead, your brain looks up from its paper briefly and snorts.
>Looks like you are on your own.
>With a sigh, you begin explaining the past events.
>Spike kissing you at Pinkie's party, the revelation in the library, the courtship that followed.
>Spike adds a couple of details you miss, but mostly keeps quiet.
"And then we went gem hunting and we started cuddling and then you found us."
>There's a long pause. Twilight is just staring at the floor, her face unreadable.
>Spike had crawled onto the sofa not long ago and was watching with a worried frown.
>"Twi-"
>"Anon, can I speak to you in private please."
>Her voice matches her composure.
>Is she about to give you the ultimatum? Break up with Spike or else?
>Does she want you to move out and never come back?
>Breaker breaker, this is sweat glands to brain, we have a go on mass production, over.
>You look at Spike. He gives you a worried look, to which you shrug.
>You aren't really in a position to argue. Plus, if Twilight does get angry, you wouldn't want Spike caught up in it.
>With a slump, your dragon slowly makes his way up the stairs to his room.
>Only when you hear his bed creak do you turn to look at Twilight.
>She sighs and fixes you a level look.
>"Anon, do you know what I'm going to say?"
>Well, there's no anger, for now.
>What is she going to say? You turn to your brain.
>Still buried behind the paper. Fuck. You're on your own.
"You would say that this whole thing is a bad idea?"
>The unicorn nods. "You have to understand Anon. Spike may appear older, but...he's still very young. Very impressionable."
"Hey, if you're implying-"
>"No! No, dear Celestia no, I know you wouldn't take advantage of him like that."
>Twilight swallows nervously as you frown at her.
"So you're saying he doesn't know what he's getting into?"
>She pauses before replying. "I think both of you are unprepared for something like this."
>You motion for her to continue.
>"Anon...You know this relationship is only going to end one way, right?"
>You open your mouth to reply, but pause.
>All the doubts and thoughts that circled your head for the past week come crashing back.
>Spike will get older and become a full grown dragon. Whatever awkward relationship you have with him now will become impossibly difficult.
>You have heard of how grumpy and unsociable dragons can become. Would you be willing to stick with Spike if he reaches that point?
>All these complications weighing you down.
>But you know your answer.
"I do, Twi. I know it won't be easy. I know that in the end, what me and Spike have will not last."
>Twilight nods sagely.
"I also know that some begin with even less, but they pull through. And I know that I will not give up Spike simply because of what will be."
>"Anon-"
"Just listen. Relationships, couplings, whatever the fuck you call it, it's a risky deal. Laying yourself on the line with someone else with no real plan of how things will turn out? Downright crazy when you think about it. But it's worth it. It's always worth it. Spike is worth it."
>"I" Twilight begins, but she drops her head in defeat. "You're right. I can't fault you."
>Wait. That was too easy.
>"What you and Spike do together is really...your own business. I just...I'm happy for you both. Really."
"You don't really sound happy."
>Twilight opens her mouth, and then simply smiles.
>"Can you blame me when this all happens so suddenly?"
>You walk to her and pat her silly purple head.
"I won't hurt him, Twi. I love both of you too much."
>She leans against your leg. "I know you won't."
>The two of you share the semi hug. Maybe now things will calm down.
>"Anon," Twilight begins "you should probably let me talk to Spike as well."
"Not gonna try and steal him from me, are ya?"
>She laughs briefly, but pulls away from you.
>"I just need to run this past him as well, make sure you're both on the same page."
"So you're not mad anymore?"
>She gives you a contemplative look and shrugs.
>"I'll just have to get even."
"Sleep with Applejack, that'll work."
>You dodge out of the way as she swipes at you. You both laugh as she starts making her way upstairs.
>Sitting down on the sofa, you take a moment to relax.
>As you rest your head back, you spot the door to the observatory at the top of the Library staircase.
>Seeing it gives you an idea.
 
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"Well?"
>You look to the dragon, watching his reaction.
>Eventually he shrugs. "I guess it's ok."
>Just ok.
>This fucking dragon.
"Just sit."
>Grumbling, your dragon sits on the edge, letting his legs dangle over the edge. You quickly join him.
>You gotta hand it to yourself Nonny boy, this was a good idea.
>Borrowing Twilight's observatory, you and Spike can have a little sit underneath the stars.
>Smiling, you turn to look at Spike.
>He looks back at you and cocks his head.
>"Do I get my kiss now?"
>Sighing, you peck his lips and watch him blush.
>You lured him up here with the promise of a kiss. Such a faggot.
>You look out over the twinkling lights of Ponyville. The distant chirp of crickets and night critters hang in the air.
>You close your eyes simply take it all in, basking at how comforting the night can be.
>Next to you, Spike awkwardly coughs.
>"So...mind telling me what we're doing here?"
"Just enjoying the night, Spiky."
>You open one eye to look at the disbelieving look on his really.
>"No, really."
>You give yourself a few seconds to work up the courage.
"Spike, this won't last."
>"What, the night? Duh, that's when the sun comes up."
>You clock him round the head gently as you both chuckle.
"I meant us. We...we won't last."
>Sobering, the dragon nods.
>"I know. Twilight explained it to me."
>You nod, feeling as if you swallowed your rubber ball.
"So, you're ok with it?"
>He shrugs once again.
>"Yeah, I mean, when you look at it, all the signs are there, right?"
>The signs? Well, he is growing taller.
>And there are those tiny bumps on his back now. You noticed them during a mutual back rub.
>"I'll admit, it's a little weird, her having a crush at the same time-"
"What!?"
>You spring away from Spike, almost knocking him over the edge.
>Your brain, peering over its paper, sighs and elbows the emergency glass.
>Instantly your memories bubble to the surface.
>Twilight coming to visit you for the first time, after so many had forgotten you.
>Her instant concern and tolerance for your situation.
>Her strange actions at Pinkie's party, an attempt to figure out if you care about her.
>The slip of the tongue. "Come back to me."
"...Twilight likes me?"
>Spike rolls his eyes.
>"You weren't this scared when I liked you."
>You slowly sit back down, still trying to process things.
>What does this mean for you? For Spike and you?
>You feel Spike gently pat your shoulder.
>"I thought she'd talked it over with you Anon. Sorry for dumping that on you."
"It's fine. I think. I don't know."
>"Hey, it's not a big deal."
>You flash him a despairing look.
"Spike, I now have two crushes to deal with. Two! How am I supposed to keep you both happy?"
>"Hey." Spike gently turns your head to face him. "You're Anonymous. You'll figure it out."
"Thanks for the vote of confidence."
>The bitch just chuckles in your face and resumes cuddling.
>What a real mess. First Spike, now Twilight.
>You're going to have to talk to her, first thing in the morning.
"Why did she even tell you anyway?"
>"Well she wanted me to keep it a sec-oh."
"You dumb fuck."
>You cannot help but break out in laughter as Spike starts to panic.
>"Oh no, no! I shouldn't have said anything! Anon-"
"Spike. Sweetie. Relax. I won't tell if you won't".
>"Oh. Right OK."
"Anyway, Twilight aside. About us. Are you ok with it?
>Spike sighs against you, rubbing your shoulder.
>"Growing up happens, right? Yeah I'll be big and strong and maybe we won't...fit. But it still matters, right? It'll be worth it, and we'll still be friends."
>Yep. He's on the same page.
>You quickly nuzzle his fin and curl an arm around him.
"Awfully smart for such a young dragon, eh?"
>With a smile, he rests his head on your shoulder.
>"I'm lucky to have such good teachers."
>You rub your hand down his arm and entwine your digits with his.
>There you sit with Spike, watching the night until the dawn breaks on the horizon.
>Claw in hand.