A Tropical Dub

A Tropical Dub

By: Spectra

“Inspired by the song A Tropical Octav3”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkp5039byR0

Tropic Waters

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Excitement filled the air, the shriek of seagulls echoing off the docks of the harbor, and the conversations of the tourists were humming through the breezy cloudless sky. There were but a couple ponies who were recognizable through the thick crowd, a formal ash colored mare with charcoal like hair wearing a pink bowtie, and a white coated pony with purple shades and electric blue hair that spoke of a thousand parties past and a thousand more to come. “Oh Vinyl! This is amazing!” proclaimed Octavia “ How did you ever manage to buy these tickets! This is the most high class cruise line in equestria!”  “I know a guy,” replied Vinyl with a smirk “ya… we should get our luggage onto the ship, its about to leave.” “Alright Vinyl whatever you say… can you please pass me my cello case?” “Sure thing Tavi”

As they boarded the ship a stallion greeted them with “Welcome to the S.S. Celestia the largest cruise boat in equestria! Your names ladies?” “Um, Octavia and Vinyl Scratch” said Vinyl “Ah yes” said the stallion, searching his clipboard “You have room A357, do you need any assistance with your bags?” “No thank you” replied Octavia “Alright, you two have a wonderful time!” said the stallion as the two of them passed. They walked down the red carpeted hallway, Octavia felt small within the corridor making her a little uneasy. “There it is! Man I thought we would never find our room. This Place is Huge!” “Well it is the biggest cruise ship in equestria Vinyl,” replied Octavia opening the door “Oh…. Vinyl…” stunned by the quality of the room “Yes Octavia?” “How much did you pay for those tickets?” squeaked Octavia “not much actually”, Octavia paused taking in the sight of their white marble master bathroom and their violet red king size bed. “Vinyl! This is first class! What do you mean not much?” “Whoa there Tavi… like a said, I know a guy”, “But…”, “Octavia, enough I’ve got it under control, take a deep breath” “Alright Vinyl…”.

The ship began leaving harbor as the couple finished unpacking their last bags into a large oak dresser. “Honestly Tavi, why did you bring your cello on the cruise, its not like your leaving home or anything, its just a week.” “Well Vinyl if you really must know, it just feels… right, its like you and your glasses for instance, she pointed the the tinted eye wear , you never leave them behind when you go somewhere.” “Well you don’t have to worry about everypony looking at your eyes all the time” They unpacked the remaining bags in silence. After them had unpacked all they’re luggage they decided to explore the ship, walking along the wooden deck they had to push past all the other cruise guests who were viewing the beauty of the tropic waters, they eventually found they’re way to a large open area with brown custom lounge chairs, a  crowded pool, and snack bar, “Ah yea! Now this is what I’m talking about! I’m starving,” said Vinyl “Yo Octavia, you want anything from the bar?” “No thank you,” replied Octavia “Ill just lay down for a few.” She laid down on the nearest empty lunge chair, as she sat she noticed the chair its self felt like cloud, making Octavia drowsy “Alright Octavia, see ya in a few!” Vinyl said as she walked toward the large white snack bar. After a few moments of silence Octavia’s eyes started to close, and eventually she drifted off into a deep sleep.

Octavia eventually awoke as the sun was about to submerge under the crystal waters “wha- oh no! How long was I out for!” Octavia yelped as she got up making sure not to irritate her awful sunburn. Why hadn’t Vinyl woken her up! It wasn’t usual for her friend to go off and leave her side without at least telling her… a dreadful thought popped into her head. What if something happened to her while she was asleep! “No, she’s fine,” Octavia insisted to herself “She probably went back to the room” she trotted off in search for her friend.

At last! She had found they’re room and walked inside “Vinyl? Are you in here?” she asked as she peered into the dark room. She walked into the room and turned on the lights. The cabin lights flickered on, presenting a neat and orderly maple colored room “Vinyl… are you in here?” still nothing but silence filled the air. Octavia sat down on the violet bed puzzled on the disappearance of her friend. Sighing, she lay down and awaited her friend.

It was well past midnight when Vinyl trotted down her corridor and pushed her way into they’re room, she turned on the light. She found before her a ash colored mare laying cover less on the bed “Tavi?” Octavia yawned and shook her head “Vinyl? ” she said in a cracked voice “VYNAL!” she jumped up out of the bed to hug her friend cautiously for she didn’t want to irritate her sunburn “wow their little filly” Vinyl giggled “Vinyl I was so worried that…. wait…. where were you!" Octavia’s voice started to raise “and why didn’t you wake me up!” Vinyl paused but eventually replied “You weren’t in the chair for that long” “What! Look at this sunburn! Tell me what you were doing Vinyl!”.