A Clone Gargoyle's Equestrian Tale

First Lessons: A Dog And Pony Show

S1 E19 Everypony! Green isn't Your Color up next!

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Out in a rock quarry we see Rarity and Spike collecting jewels for decorating costumes for a famous pop pony singer; Sapphire Shores. When Malibu heard about what was going on he offered to help dig for them while Rarity found the gems in the ground.

He and Spike tagged along next to Rarity when Spike suddenly spoke. "Oh my gosh! Sapphire Shores! The Pony of Pop! She is awesome!"

Malibu felt himself go red. "This may sound crazy, but... I've never heard of her much, since I focus more on my magic lessons than famous ponies," He admitted. Spike's mouth was dropped open. "You serious? She is the most gorgeous and talented singer... uh... heh..." Rarity gave Spike a glare from his comments. "And... not even half the pony you are. I mean, you're ten times more gorgeous and talented and..."

Rarity laughed. "Spike, a lady is never jealous." Malibu couldn't help his grin, nudging her. "Ya sure?" He teased, causing her to flick her tail at him. "No!" Spike continued to talk though. "But were you totally flipping out or what?" The white unicorn just huffed. "Ladies do not 'flip out' Spike. However, I was quite in awe. Oh, I need to find more jewels than ever before to decorate her costumes."

She had activated her jewel finding spell while Malibu had his shovel ready. "More than ready to help," He said with a grin. Rarity fluttered her eyelashes at him. "So happy you tagged along with me and Spike... oh! Aha!"

Spike jumped in the air. "Did you find some?" He asked. She nodded. "Yes, Spike! Right there!" Spike was the first to dig and reveal a whole group of glittering gemstones together. Knowing Spike, Malibu saw him drooling at the sight of them.

"Oooh... they look so... delicious!" He lusted, wanting to crunch them up. He grabbed the gems but Malibu quickly used his magic to levitate them out of his hands. "Hey!" Spike yelled. "Spike!" Rarity called. "I promised I'd give you gems to snack on, but we need to collect more first or I'll never be able to make those outfits for Sapphire!"

Malibu placed the gems into the wagon, Spike looking longingly at them. "I will miss you, my sweets..." He said in a sad voice. Malibu tapped his head. "I have to ask; what do gems taste like?"

Spike blinked then turned back to the alicorn. "Sometimes like sweet fruit, sometimes like candy," He replied, shrugging. "That's why they taste awesome!" He reached out again but Malibu used his tail to slap him, inclining his head to tell him to keep walking. Spike groaned, rolling his eyes.

And from there they kept up collecting gems, Malibu and Spike digging up countless glittering gemstones, the wagon filling up quite a bit.

After that, they halted for a quick break. Malibu was wiping his forehead, sitting against a rock. Even with his magic it was still tedious work. Spike was drooling non stop until Rarity petted his head. "You've been patient today, Spike. And for that, you get the finest reward!" She lifted a rather large blue jewel from the wagon. Spike's eyes shone as he opened his mouth, but then changed his mind and took it in his hands instead which confused Malibu until he noted the heart filled eyed look at Rarity.

"Is something wrong Spike?" She asked, fluttering her eyes again. Spike looked shy, glancing down. Malibu couldn't help a small grin at the sight of the two like that. "No, it is perfect." The baby dragon proclaimed, holding the blue jewel. Suddenly Rarity's horn glowed up again. "Ooo, bring the cart, Spike. There's more over here!"

Malibu glanced at Spike's lovestruck face. "Nice to have a generous friend," He said, when a sudden memory of him hurting his doner, Brooklyn, made him flinch a little again. He would never forget what Thailog made him do, even in a new world. He never had a friend like Rarity or Spike to help him be happy then.