I will have to say that I am not a fan of the Spike & Rarity pairing. The crush is cute, but how far could it stretch? We all saw what happened with Trenderhoof (4x13). Failed as it did, it showed Rarity has obsessions on other ponies, to Spike's dismay. Which was why I wrote the little story.Also, I thought Spike and Sweetie Belle look darling together, but I left the story open-ended, if you can call it that. Whether I subscribe to this pairing in future art, I haven't decided yet."My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" & Original Characters © Hasbro