This pair is the greatest. For the longest time, Cadance didn’t so much as acknowledge Spike’s existence beyond catching him (which really just means keeping him in her field of vision and making sure he landed right), despite the obvious - if unofficial - familial connections between them. “Equestria Games” is the only reason I no longer despise her.
Cadance decided on her first consort pretty quick. Shining’s gotta play catchup.
Also:
Cady’s face, she totally wants one.
Hah! I could imagine both of whining that it was spikes fault. XD
Then Celestia and Luna called their parents.
Then dragons ruled the world
Thus War Were Declared
And then Shining was hungry.
And then Twilight was angry.
And the she adopted Spike.