Chapter 2- Rounding Up The Bunch
Walking down the road, the sun was shining brightly in Spike's eyes so he flipped his shades up onto his face. "Looking good Spike!" says Twilight Sparkle. This made Spike let out a chuckle. While walking through town, they saw Rainbow Dash relaxing on top of the City Hall reading the newest book of Daring Doo. "Rainbow Dash?" yelled Twilight. Rainbow Dash turned her head towards Twilight. "Oh hi Twilight, what do you want?" said Rainbow. "We were invited to go on vacation to Port Coltian!" Rainbow Dash heard this and quickly swooped down from the rooftop to the ground, landing with a skid. "Awesome! I can't wait to go and work on my tan!" She then threw her luggage on top of Spike who was carrying all of the ponies luggage. "Tell me again, why I have to carry everything?" says Spike in a angry tone of voice. "Don't worry Spike, i'll promise for us to ride in a wagon on the way there!" "Well we better be finished soon because I don't think I can carry this much longer!" said Spike with wobbly legs.
Next on their list was to go to Sugarcube Corner. As they approach, Pinkie Pie barges out of the front door holding a lightly tan box. "Hi girls! Would you like to try one of our new Beach Treats? I baked them myself!" said Pinkie Pie in a joyous mood. "Sure Pinkie I would love..." and before Spike could finish, Pinkie opened the box and shoved a large tan and blue cupcake in his mouth. Spike chewed the cupcake and said "Wow this cupcake is crunchy! What did you put in it?". "Sand of course! It's a beach cupcake you know!" said Pinkie with a giggle. Spike stared at her for a minute then swallowed the cupcake "Not bad!" "So why did you come to Sugarcube Corner today, Twilight? said Pinkie. "We are going away on vacation and you are invited!" Within a second, Pinkie ran upstairs and came back wearing her sunglasses, and an inner tube with balloons attached to them. "Lets go! Its time to party!" yelled Pinkie Pie while dancing. She then proceeded to throw her stuff on top on Spike. "Ugh, Pinkie? Do you mind helping me out?" said Spike out of breath and about to collapse. "Why sure! I'll be right back!" Out rolled a pink cart brand new. "Here you go!" Spike then carefully put the bags onto the cart and pulled it to the next destination.
They continued walking away from Ponyville to Apple Farm Acres. The wind was now slowly breezing and there were windchimes in the distance. The path leading to the farm was quiet nice, surrounded by trees of all sizes and various animals running about. As the ponies arrived at the farm, Applejack and her family were in the front of the barn swimming in a large pool with the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Applebloom spotted them and yelled "Twilight!" AppleJack then turned her head towards them and said "Howdy girls! Care for a swim?" squeezing her hair out onto the dirt. "No thanks, we came to pick you up..." said Twilight. "And to go on vacation!" cheered Pinkie Pie. "Vacation!?" said all of the crusaders in a big smile. "Sorry girls, we only have a ticket for Applejack" said Twilight Sparkle. "Vacation? That sounds that one rodeo of a good time Twilight!" says Applejack happily. They loaded up her bags onto the cart and went off to Fluttershy's house. Soon after they left, Granny Smith looks at them walking away and says "Why don't I get invited to anything?" The Crusaders chuckled at Granny.
It took them a while to get to Fluttershy's due to bridge being out. They had to forge through the river together with the cart on Pinkie's back. Halfway across the river, Applejack tripped and fell, only to come up with a face full of mud. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie proceeded to laugh at their friend's face. "Come on girls! Pull together, we have to get across!" said Twilight Sparkle angrily. When they finally got out of the river, they traveled down the path to Fluttershy's house. They walked through the door and saw on the floor both Fluttershy and Rarity. "Rarity? What are you doing here? said Twilight. "Its Grooming Day for my darling Opal but she has been giving me trouble so I came to Fluttershy to came Opal down." said Rarity. "Ok Rarity, it looks like Opal is done with her grooming" says Fluttershy happily. "Ooh, she looks absolutely superb! Thank you Fluttershy!" says Rarity hugging Opal. "Hey girls, we have to get going! We are going on vacation!" says Rainbow Dash. "Ooh we will be ready in just a minute, luckily I stayed overnight and have all of my stuff with me" says Rarity. Their luggage was thrown onto the pile then Fluttershy and Rarity walked with the rest of their friends back to City Hall.
Once they arrived at City Hall, there was a carriage waiting for them outside. "Oh hello! I heard Princess Celestia is sending you all on a trip to Port Coltian to ride the S.S. Seapony!" says the Mayor joyfully. "Well don't want to keep you girls waiting! Off you go!" Spike and the Mane 6 then entered the carriage storing their bags on top. "Ah finally some peace and relaxation" says Spike softly. The Mane 6 began to talk loudly amongst each other and laughing about what they wish to do on their vacation. "Why can't I have one minute of peace!" said Spike huffily trying to nap. Then the carriage proceeded onward down the path away from Ponyville and to Port Coltian.
The Mane 6 all talk as the ride goes by, but the road to Port Coltian is long. On the way the view was beautiful, Twilight Sparkle stuck her head out and saw the bright green trees swaying in the breeze. Looking around outside was quiet a site to see. Pony carts were passing by delivering food to the market and the valley was covered in lush wet grass shining from the sun with a river crossing through the valley. "Hey Girls! Look at this!" exclaimed Twilight. The ponies poked their heads out of the window and were amazed at the beauty and serenity of around the dirt path. After taking a look at the sights, they soon saw a large blur in the distance and it was the town of Appleloosa.
The carriage went by the town at a fast pace and soon after the thing left visible was the large apple orchards. Passing through was a herd of buffalo that soon surrounded the carriage. The chieftain was beside them and gave them a small wink then proceeded onward through their proving trail. "Are we there yet?" says Pinkie Pie. "No Pinkie." giggled Twilight then she pulled out a map from Spikes back pocket. She showed the path they needed to go to get to the sea port of Port Coltian. From Ponyville the path lead right around Sweet Apple Acres and through a valley to Appleloosa. From Appleloosa it continued on and most of the map contained small houses around their path to their destination. Port Coltian was on the far North-Eastern part of the map, many miles north of Canterlot. Just when she was about to say what was coming up next, Pinkie Pie stuck her snout through the map ripping a large hole right in the middle. "Oh Pinkie!" laughed Twilight. The rest of the Mane 6 then took a nap for they still had a couple of hours till they got to the Port.
After taking a much needed nap, the ponies stuck out their heads from the windows and saw ahead a large vibrant blue and white sign saying "Port Coltian- The Seabreeze City". The carriage that the Mane 6 were riding in was not the only one of its kind going in and out of the Port. Carriages and carts of all sizes were leaving the city on a daily basis because of the busy ponies of trade. Entering the port, the streets were paved in cobblestone and everything about Port Coltian seemed as if it was the day it was built. Curious as to see what there was to do here, the Mane 6 looked around outside for buildings that seem of interest. If there was something this port was not short on was stores and house. Every corner you looked at had some type of shop on it. Not only was the port popular for its trading ports but for the beautiful scenery and it was a fantastic place for a vacation. Once the ponies were done looking around, they got ready to get out of the carriage.
"Ok everypony! This is where you get off, Port Coltian!" yelled the driver. As they stepped out of their carriage, they were greeted by the Mayor of Port Coltian. "Why hello! How are you ponies doing this fine day" says the Mayor in a english accent. Twilight stared at the mayor surprised to see her in a towel and sunglasses. "Is that what you wear everyday?" asks Twilight. The Mayor chuckled. "Oh! You thought this was my work attire? I just got back from the beach!" giggled the Mayor. Pinkie Pie pushed Twilight aside. "Beaches? I want to go on the Beach! Where is it?" said Pinkie Pie in excitement. "Haha! They are all around the port! Why do you think we have such a huge city? You think we just had it made so big just for trading? Haha no." said the Mayor stopping abruptly. "The city of Port Coltian is also one of the best vacation spots in Equestria!" says the Mayor in amusement. "While you're here be sure to check out the shore, it is most serene! Ta ta!" She then walked away back into City Hall.
The Mane 6 then got redirected to a hotel not far off shore. The hotel manager greeted them and said to them that they can stay overnight in the top suite obsolutely free. The manager then winked at Applejack and she blushed. Arriving in the room, Spike toppled down on the floor. "Ugh why did you make me carry these bags all the way upstairs wen there was a bellhop downstairs?" said Spike huffing. "Oh come on Spike, do you think I got these strong legs just from sitting around all day?" says Applejack. "Ok i guess". Spike then threw himself on the bed and says "Ah, finally we get to relax and enjoy ourselves". "Oh Spike! Would you be so kind to go downstairs and tell the manager it is too hot in here? My mane is starting to frizz out." says Rarity. Spike quickly jumped up and ran downstairs. Within a second he was back. "Oh yes thank you Spike!" says Rarity giving a smile. The Mane 6 then went out to eat and came back. The day had turned to night and the ponies were growing tired. After dinner, with the feeling of a full stomach and excitement for the next day, the Mane 6 fell sound asleep to the sound of the ocean.
Chapter 1- A Great Morning
It was a beautiful, and sunny morning. It was the beginning of Summer and Twilight Sparkle was getting ready for the day. The door bell rang and Twilight Sparkle rose from bed. She tiptoed around Spike in order to keep him asleep and she went downstairs. Arriving at the front door, she opens it and sees Derpy. "Derpy? What are you doing here?" says Twilight. "I have some mail for you!" says Derpy in a cheery mood. She hands Twilight a letter and flys off into a building. "My bad!" says Derpy then flys away to continue her mail route. Twilight opens the letter and reads.
Dear Twilight Sparkle,
This is Princess Celestia. You have been a really busy pony recently haven't you? Well I talked with one of my colleagues and we both agreed to give you a nice little gift for all of the hard work that you and your friends have done for Equestria. I give you 7 tickets for you, spike and your friends to go to the city of Port Coltian and go on the newest cruise ship, The S.S. Seapony. Along with these tickets, I have spoken to the captain of the ship and he agreed to pay for all of your expenses while in Port Coltian and onboard. So hope you enjoy your trip and I expect to hear back from you soon!
Your teacher, Princess Celestia
Twilight Sparkle then looked inside the envelope and found the 7 tickets shiny and brand new. She ran upstairs and woke up Spike. "What do you want? I'm trying to sleep." said Spike in a drowsy voice. "Pack your bags, we are going on vacation!" said Twilight Sparkle in a gleaming smile. Spike jumped from his bed, quickly threw on a blue flower shirt and shades and says "Well what are we waiting for, lets go!". "Not so fast! We still need to pick up the others!". Then Spike let out a big sigh and walked with Twilight Sparkle as they went to go pick up their friends for their vacation.
