A week has pass and it's been very hot, including today. Twilight Sparkle, Star Universe, Rainbow Crystal including their families are driving to the beach. They are very excited of going, especially Spike, who just can't wait to run on the sand, play a frisbee, and splash in the water. Plus, Rainbow Crystal thinks here will be a good place to start Twilight's physical training. After time waking up a early, getting supplies ready, they just make their way to the beach. Since they are able to show up some time in the morning, they are able to find a parking place very easily.
Rainbow notices Twilight's backpack is a bit full and asks, "Hey Twilight, what you got in that backpack anyway?"
"I thought it would be nice to bring some books about ocean animals, and marine biology," Twilight says, showing Rainbow one of her books.
Star and Rainbow simply laugh remember that Twilight is going to do some reading, but they both remember they are doing something else during their time at the bead.
"Twilight, you do remember Rainbow is going to teach you to swim," Star remarks.
Twilight blushes a bit and says, "I know that, it's just reading is one of the things I like to do for fun."
Spike barks in excitement and holding a frisbee in his mouth.
Twilight giggles seeing her dog, pets him on the head, and says, "Don't worry boy, we'll play some frisbee while we're there."
Rainbow smiles and says, "Maybe we can teach Spike how to swim too."
"Well, Spike can already do the doggy paddle, so he doesn't need lessons," Twilight replies.
Spike barks happily in reply.
Then Star says, "I heard, there's going to be a recreational diving event at the beach today, and we get to see so many animals in the water."
Rainbow has an idea and says, "That's would be a great way to see some animals and teach you to swim underwater."
"Sounds great, but let's just focus on teaching me the basic," Twilight says looking a bit nervous about doing the activity.
Rainbow giggles a bit and says, "Don't worry, we'll do the diving event for later."
After changing to their swimsuits, they reach shallow water so Rainbow can teach Twilight how to swim. Twilight is wearing a purple one piece swimsuit while Rainbow is wearing a blue one piece sport swimsuit. Star is wearing a black wetsuit and is carrying a surfboard. While the girls are going swimming, Star is going to do some surfing.
Satisfied, Rainbow says, "This should be the best spot for your first swimming lesson."
"So what should I do first?" Twilight asks.
"Well, the first thing you need to do is hold your arms out to be so I can hold you, and then float on the water.," Rainbow instructs.
Twilight looks at the water looking unsure, and says, "Um sure, I'll try."
Twilight does what Rainbow tells her. She holds her arms out, and Rainbow and Twilight hold each other's hands. Then Twilight starts to lift her legs up and she floats on the water, but she becomes scared and she tries to kick her legs.
But Rainbow reassure her and says, "Try to remain calm while swimming, it will help more. Now, I'll move around and you keep kicking your legs."
Twilight follows Rainbow's advice and calm down. She then starts to kick her legs. Rainbow then start to walk behind her while Twilight continues to kick her legs. Rainbow seems glad that Twilight is doing well with her lessons. For a half hour or so, Rainbow has been towing Twilight as she kicks her legs in the water. By now, Twilight has the first step completed, but it's going to take more time before Twilight can fully swim.
She then says, "Alright Twilight, we can stop now."
Twilight stops kicking and put her feel on the sandy floor under the water. Rainbow helps get Twilight up after some of her kicking. She can see that she, mostly Twilight, are wet and are having some fun.
Twilight smiles and asks, "You know, swimming isn't so terrible, but what should we do next?"
"Well, the next thing you need to do is to try swimming on your own, but you need to have a floating object," Rainbow explains.
"It's a good thing Shining Armor packed us some boogie boards we can use," Twilight says.
"That will do," Rainbow replies with a smile.
They run back to their beach spot, grab the boogie board, and head back towards the water. Luckily it's easy for Rainbow to help use the board to float on the water. The two girls are having so much fun swimming with each other, swimming on the water, and are having a great time. The girls are having so much fun, that they are not watching what's in front of them. At some point, Twilight bumps the boogie board to someone from behind.
Realizing her mistake, Twilight looks up and says, "oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going and…"
But a familiar voice says with excitement, "Hey Twilight, Rainbow, didn't expect you tow to be swimming here today."
Twilight and Rainbow look to see who the person is, more like persons are. They can see Lemon Zest wearing a one piece light blue and yellow zig zag swimsuit, and some one else is with her. A girl that is around the same age as them. The girls has dark blue and light blue striped hair, light orange eyes, and light peach skin. She is wearing a black with blue lining diver suit, and orange goggles.
Rainbow smiles and says, "Hey Lemon, I didn't expect you to be here today."
"Well, Indigo's dad is in charge of the recreational diving event today, and she asked if we come," Lemon answers.
"Indigo?" Rainbow questionably replies.
The girl comes over in pride and says, "Right here! Names Indigo Zap, best athlete in Crystal Prep Academy!"
"You sure have a lot of energy," Rainbow says.
"Thanks," Indigo says with pride.
Twilight giggles a bit and says, "Well, once school starts this year, you might have some competition."
Indigo hear's this, glares at Twilight, and asks, "And what that's supposed to mean?"
Nervous, Twilight answers, "Well, Rainbow is athletic herself and she'll be coming to our school when school starts, and she's training me to do better with my physical education skills."
"Really now?" Indigo says looking curious.
"Yeah. I love doing sports, and other activities, but I have own interests that involve something simple and relaxing," Rainbow replies.
Indigo laughs and says, "You know, I think I'm going to like you, especially when you cause quite a commotion on the last day of school."
"You heard about that?" Twilight shockley replies.
"Of course she has, Twilight. The whole school was talking about it since the day she appeared out of nowhere, but people who saw it said she came out of a gem or something," Lemon replies.
Rainbow giggles nervously as she screatches her head, and says, "Well, there are some truth to the rumor, especially about the part about me coming out of a gem.
Indigo and Lemon are surprised to hear this, and they want to know it for themselves.
Indigo asks, "If you did come out of a gem, where is it?"
"It's on my chest," Rainbow answers.
She then pull a bit of her swimsuit to show the girls her rainbow color gem. Indigo and Lemon are amazed to see that the gem is right on her chest. Lemon touches it, and can tell that the gem feels really real, and not like costume jewelry.
Lemon questionably asks, "So, that gem is like a part of you or something?"
"Right," Rainbow answers.
"And there is no way to remove it?" Indigo asks.
"Also right," Twilight replies.
"This is weird, but yet, it's pretty cool," Indigo says looking interested.
Then Lemon asks, "So that gem was the cause of the glow you made during band practice."
"Yep. I have to say, having this gem as a part of myself and magic can have good benefits to the," Rainbow says with a smile.
Indigo says, "I guess it is. Either way, Lemon and I are heading to see my dad for the recreational diving event. You two want to come?"
"Sure," Rainbow and Twilight answers.
"By the way, is Star here?" Lemon asks.
Twilight nods her head and says, "He is, but I don't see him around here."
Rainbow and the others are looking around the water, and notice that STar is not around here.
"Where did he go?" Twilight asks.
"He did say he was surfing, but I don't see him," Rainbow questionable replies.
Just then they hear a familiar voice saying, "Cowabunga!"
The girls turns to see where the noise is coming from, and can see Star Universe surfing on a giant wave, and holding a smile on his face. However, is fun has not last very long, he ends up losing his balance and falls into the water. Then the big wave he's been surfing on crash on top of him. The next thing the girls see is Star on the sand with his face flat on it, with his surfboard floating after it.
Then Indigo bluntly says, "What a wipe out, dude?"
"You can say that again," Star says lifting his head out of the sand.
The girls then giggles while having their hand over their mouths, and trying hard not to laugh so then hear their families calling them to let them know it's time for them to have their lunch. So they agree to meet again at the recreational diving event after lunch. Aftering helping Star up and wiping the sand off his face, Rainbow, Twilight, and Star head back to their spot so they can get a bit to eat.