Got tired of looking to see if anyone said the same thing.Ok so why not both? Outside of Nightmare Rarity, Alicorn Rarity or any other extended life version. Spike can very easily have a relationship with both.Start with Rarity. Grow up and old with her. Then after she has passed and he has spent some time grieving. He finds a new mate in Ember. There have been a couple of other artist who have created stories around some of the longed lived characters having more then one love in there life. In fact I see how the image is really playing out.Ember - Rarity! You look wonderful. How's life treating you?Rarity - Just fabulous darling. Love what you've done with your scales and your horns are coming in nicely.Ember - Yes, they are getting very big. I get them from my father's side. So I see Spike is looking handsome as ever.Rarity - Oh ho ho! Yes he is quit the stud. That growth spurt really did wonders for his love life, hee hee, and mine.Ember - Yes, dragon males can be veracious lovers some times. I am amazed you can keep up with him.Rarity - Oh dear. The life of a seamstress is a very demanding one. You have to have a lot of stamina in my line of work. I dare say even more then a queen.Ember - Really? Hmmm well I am sure he is just playing along with your seamstress pony stamina. Perhaps if he spent a little time with another dragon. He might realize his full potential.Rarity - HA! You wish! The only way I am giving up my Spikey Wikey is over my dead body.Ember - That's the plan sister.Rarity - *Stare*Ember - *Stare*Rarity/Ember - Bwahahahaha!Spike - *filled with many many thoughts* Not sure if they really are friends or enemies. Though it would sure be hot if they kissed. WAH! What am I thinking? I... I need to calm down. I mean.... they would never consider a three way. No... never... I... ya never.So ya! I vote for both. He can handle it.