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// Chapter 9: Diving Action 
// Story: My Little Pony Equestria Girls The Crystal Girl 
// by Pinkie Pie Sweets 
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Sometime later, Twilight Sparkle, Star Universe, Rainbow Crystal, Indigo Zap, and Lemon Zest are in a boat with Indigo Zap's dad, Twilight's brother, and Star's sister along with other people who wants to be part of the event. As Indigo's dad is driving the boat, Shining Armor and Garnet are helping the Twilight and the others get their gear on. After they finish, Indigo's dad finds the perfect pot for the diving section, and he is sure it's safe for the younger people.

Rainbow assk with a smile, "So Twilight, ready to have some fun?"

"Does not trying to sink counts," Twilight answers looking nervous.

"Aw Twilight, don't be a scaredy cat, you're going to have a lot of fun," Indigo remarks.

"Yeah," Lemon agrees.

Rainbow doesn't like that remarks and says, "Try not to be mean you two."

"I was only teasing," Indigo protests.

"Teasing can be fine as long as they're not hurtful," Rainbow firmly replies.

Indigo sighs with annoyance and says, "Fine."

Just then a man coming toward the group along with everyone else who are ready for the tour. The man has light orange skin, light orange eyes, and dark blue shaggy hair. He is also wearing a diver's wetsuit, goggles, a scuba tank and tube, and the thing a diver needs. The man is Indigo Zap's father and the instructor for the recreational diver.

"Hello everyone, my name is Thunder Clash and I'm your instructor and guide for the recreational diving event," Thunder Clash says.

Everyone on the large boat clap and cheer for the event is going to take place. Rainbow and Star are excited, but Twilight is a bit nervous. Twilight is excited about being with her friends, but nervous about being in the diving event. Then again her older brother, and Star's older sister will be there as well.

Thunder Clash says, "Now, the location I'll let you explore today is the island of Ocean Cove, known for the corral reefs, and exsotic fishes around the area. I like you all to paired up with a group about four to six people, so you all won't have issues going alone. Now, everyone choose who you want to be in your group and then get in line. Hope you all have an exciting event."

With that, everyone has go with their group, Twilight, Star, Rainbow, Shining Armor, and Garnet are in a group together. Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest are with Indigo's dad and his two assistants to help out with the event. Indigo's dad and his group go into the water first, later on, Rainbow and her group go into the water. Rainbow hold on to Twilight's hand while Shining Armor watch the both of them. With that the group decide to stay in a group and explore the reef.

As they explore, Rainbow thinks the reef is beautiful. There are many different color, shape, and kinds of reef and fish living in the ocean. Rainbow and Twilight look around to see the different reef and also see an anemone with clownfish living in there. Star show them some star fishes and snails on the ground floor. At the time everyone are having a great time, and it seems like a great time for seeing different kind of plants and animals in the water. However, they end up getting a bit farther away from Shining Armor and Garnet, but they still manage to be seen.

But that is about to change when Rainbow Crystal's gem starts to flash red. Star and Rainbow look to see the gem flashing like crazy, and Rainbow knows what this means, there's trouble here and it's really bad. Rainbow look around to see if there anything out of the ordinary. The three then notice that the fishes are leaving, and can see something is scaring them, and everyone else is gone. Just then, Rainbow notices something swimming over them. Rainbow eyes widen when she looks up to see why the finishes swim away, there's a large shark over them.

Rainbow informs the friends about this and ask them to hold still. She then uses her gem to create a strong bubble and clears out the water from the inside. When the water is drained, the three takes off their mask, and are becoming worried about the trouble they are in.

Twilight scaredly asks"What are we going to do, if we move, the shark is going to attack?"

"As long as we stay in the bubble I created we'll be safe," Rainbow informs.

"Yeah, but what about the shark, and where did everyone go?" Star asks.

"My guess that everyone else saw the shark before we did, and are able to get back to the boat," Rainbow suggests.

Then Twilight scaredly says, "At least their safe, but how are we supposed to get back to the boat without the shark coming at us."

"That's something we need to figure out, my bubble is strong and will be able to last for a long time, but we need to get back" Rainbow explains.

The three friend start to think on how to get out of the situation. All they have are oxygen tanks, and other stuff for their diving. Just then Twilight has come up with a brilliant idea.

"I think I have an idea, maybe we can use the oxygen tanks to help get us back," Twilight says.

Rainbow and Star are a bit confused on the plan Twilight is having.

Star asks, "How exactly are we going to use the tanks, the shark is out there and we can't move at any speed with it around."

"You're right, but if we can attach it to the bubble so the tank can help us get up by launching us, and then Rainbow can release it when we get to the surface," Twilight explains.

"Twilight that sounds almost crazy enough to work," Rainbow says approving the idea.

Agreeing to the idea, Twilight and Star are able to use the tubes and rope they have to tie up the tanks together, and have the tubs so they can release the oxygen. Rainbow then is able to make a hole, but water is slowly filling in. Twilight and star quickly put the tanks at the bottom of the bubble and Rainbow plugs it up. When they finish, they are ready for laugh.

"Ready for a blast off?" Star asks with eagerness.

"Ready, the girls reply.

On the signal Star pulls the tubs from the tanks and the oxygen is blasting out of the tanks so fast, that it laughs the bubbles with the three friends inside up to the surface. In fact, their plan work too well, because it laughs them out of the water and are in the air for a bit. The bubble then falls down and onto the boat. When they are back on the boat Rainbow makes the bubble disappear, and they all collapse from their scary experience.

Just then a familiar voice calls out, "Star, Twilight, Rainbow."

The three friends turn to see Garnet and Shining Armor running towards them.

Shining Armor asks, "Are you three alright?"

"We had to evacuate when there is a shark near back, but how were you able to get pass it with it seeing you?" Garnet asks.

Twilight smiles and says, "You can thank Rainbow Crystal for that."

"Yeah, Rainbow was able to create a bubble that will protect us, and we had to stay at the bottom of the water until we came up with a palm," Star explains.

Then Rainbow says, "but Twilight decided to use the oxygen takes and put them at the bottom of the bubbles. The force of the oxygen was able to get up back up to the surface, but worked a bit too well."

Shining Armor and Garnet are shocked to hear this, but are relieved that the three are able to keep each other sade, and their fast thinking is what help them get out of that mess.

"Well, the most important thing is that you three are safe, and no one was hurt," Garnet says.

"Yeah, but seeing sharks around her are uncommon, so no one has a clue where the shark came from," Shining Armor adds.

Twilight sighs a bit and says, "After this, I think I have enough swimming for today."

"Yeah. I'm kind of tired," Rainbow adds.

"Me too," Star replies.

After seeing the three tired, Shining Armor and Garnet think the three have enough excitement for one day. After getting back to the shore, have dinner at the stands at the beach, and packing their things up, they have gone back to Canterlot City. Of course Twilight and Star's parents are scared when Garnet has to explain to them what happened, but glad they are alright. Twilight may be able to learn to swim today, but is able to learn more about Rainbow too. She does remember that Rainbow gem glows certain colors of what's goes around her. So when her gem flashes red, it means there's anger in the area. In the end, they have a good day, and everyone by the driver are sleeping in the car, feeling tired from the fun they have.