A day earlier
Canterlot City Hall
Rosie Peace stood before Mayor Mare, who sat with Olive Grain and the rest of the city council, including such figures as Fancy Pants and Night Light, the latter of whom Rosie happened to know to be Twilight Sparkle's father. Unfortunately, Spoiled Rich was also on the council. The smug look on her face indicated that she was sure her plans had succeeded, and that her blackmailing would force the mayor to refuse to pass the law that would make Canterlot clothing optional.
"Good morning, everyone," Mayor Mare began. "Let's begin this week's city council meeting."
"Ah yes," said Fancy Pants. "The final debate on that... interesting new law proposed by Miss Olive Grain, isn't that right?"
"We've gone over it several times," Night Light added. "And it does seem reasonable."
"But also radical!" protested Spoiled. "Just think of what people in other cities will say about Canterlot if this law is passed!"
"Which is why we shall put it to a council vote," Olive countered.
"But before we do, of course," declared the mayor, "we have a special guest with us: Rosie Peace, current owner of the Green Hill Club, a naturist resort popular with many people in Canterlot. She has a few words to say on behalf of herself and all who are in her care at the club."
"Thank you, Mayor," the club owner stood up. "Now, first of all - yes, as you can all see, I came here fully dressed, as the current law demands. However, I cannot stress enough the benefits I and other people at the Green Hill Club have enjoyed from our clothing optional lifestyle. We are not perverted deviants, as some might have you believe. Rather, there is a refreshing and comforting sense of openness between us. It is as if by shedding clothing, we also shed our need for secrets or mistrust - everyone at the Club is generally very open and accepting of each other. While the idea of making all of Canterlot clothing optional seems like an alarming and bold idea, I think the benefits would easily help us forget old hang-ups, inhibitions and other problems in the long run."
Spoiled could hardly contain her rage as Rosie's speech seemed to win over the other council members.
"Furthermore," Rosie continued. "hasn't history shown us again and again how what seems ideal and 'proper' for one generation might end up being left behind by future ones? Our earliest ancestors lived in feuding tribes and warring factions - now we can resolve disputes more peacefully in council debates like this one. There have been recent huge steps forward in terms of accepting homosexuality. Maybe making Canterlot clothing optional is simply the next step towards a more open-minded world?"
Night Light and Fancypants murmured in agreement.
"I can see what she means," said Night Light quietly. "I mean, hundreds of years ago, the idea of my daughter even getting an education would have been considered laughable."
"Yes, standards change," nodded Fancypants, "sometimes in ways we cannot foresee and may struggle to accept. But that doesn't necessarily mean new ideas are wrong."
"Then all for passing this law?" Olive raised her hand.
She, Rosie and their other supporters had put much time and effort into their campaign - and to their delight, it had not been wasted. The majority of the council raised their hands with them, having been won over to the idea of a Canterlot with less restrictive rules about what to wear in public.
"And against?" the mayor asked.
A disgruntled few raised their hands at this point, Spoiled obviously being among them. Mayor Mare noticed smugness in the woman's face - she was obviously still counting on her blackmail to prevent the mayor from making the final choice. Not wanting to let the rich snob win, Mayor Mare began to disrobe right in the middle of the room.
"Well, the vote is certain, the law to make Canterlot clothing optional is hereby passed," she declared. Across the council, eyes widened and gasps sounded out as their mayor's unclad body was revealed - and they continued, of course, as Olive and Rosie followed her example.
"It's legal now," Rosie smirked. "So you can't arrest us for following the law."
Spoiled couldn't believe her ears. How could Mayor Mare not have been intimidated by her?
"And as for a certain council member," Mayor Mare glared at Spoiled. "We have proof that this person was blackmailing me."
"Y-Y-You're even crazier than I thought!" Spoiled stammered. "I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Of course not," the mayor replied. "You just confirmed it for me."
"You have no evidence!"
"Actually, we do," Olive held up the recorder given to her by Luna and Night Sky.
"And the footage on this not only provides sufficient proof for your own guilt," Mayor Mare added, "but of that of a co-conspirator, one Abacus Cinch, former principal of Crystal Prep Academy."
All heads in the room turned to Cinch sitting in the back row. She tried to flee the room, but her path was blocked by Night Light and others.
Grasping her last straw, Spoiled spoke up again, her voice still shaking. "B-But how do we know you're t-t-telling the truth?! Anything could be on that tape!"
Olive only smirked as she pushed the play button. Projected onto a large screen was a clip of Spoiled and Cinch conspiring together in the former's house.
"And you're sure this blackmail idea will work?" Cinch asked in the video.
"Of course it will," Spoiled replied. "Politicians will do anything to avoid public embarrassment. Trust me - now that she knows I know about her visiting that nudist club, there's no way she'll allow this absurd new law and risk me letting others know..."
"You do realize what the punishment is for blackmailing a politician, right?" Olive asked rhetorically, pausing the tape.
"It's not just a slap on the wrist, by the way," added Rosie.
"Th-This isn't over!" Cinch declared as she and Spoiled were dragged away.
"With your own word against yours?" replied Rosie. "Kind of looks like it is."
"It was a rather daft plan you had, anyway," the mayor remarked. "One of the main ideals of naturism is to NOT be ashamed of who you are. I'm ready to admit that I like going without clothes, and now anyone else in Canterlot can safely do the same."
Present day
"So... it's really true?" said Sunset Shimmer.
"We can go around nude anywhere in Camelot?" asked Flutter Heart.
"And not get in trouble?" gasped Emerald Peace.
"Right-a-rooney!" beamed Pinkie Pie.
"Our biggest dream has come true!" Fuchsia grinned.
"It'll be convenient not havin' to put stuff on and off to go outside, huh?" grinned Applejack, nuzzling a blushing Rarity.
"And doing sports without clammy clothes is just so freeing!" cried Rainbow Dash. She was so thrilled that she scooped up Fluttershy in her arms and gave her a big, flamboyant kiss right in front of everyone.
"It's certainly gonna be an interesting next few weeks," said Sandymane as she held hands with Rouge Candle, "what with how people are gonna react, both in and out of Canterlot."
"Well," Rouge replied. "Back where I am from, zere are some naked cities."
This got surprised gasps, along with several cases of "Whoa," and "Really?"
"Oui," the boy replied. "Mother never really took me to any of zem, but she's still been supportive of me getting into this whole thing with Sandymane, so I guess she must have always been okay with zem."
"Will we get to meet your mom anytime soon?" Pimpernel asked.
"Soon enough," Rouge patted the younger boy's head. "We're thinking of moving here."
"You are?" Sandymane asked with a smile. "How convenient. We'll be closer to each other."
"And she can join us!" cheered Fuchsia. "The family just keeps getting bigger!"
"Oh, we're a family now, huh?" Emerald chuckled as he pulled his little sister into a bear hug.
"Well, why the hay can't we call ourselves that?" Applejack shrugged, still smiling. "We all love and care for each other, and I'd say this new law brought us all closer together than ever."
"Eeyup," nodded Big Mac. Flutter blushed at the sight of his well-built body.
"Wait - when'd y'all get here, big brother?" Apple Bloom asked.
"A couple of seconds ago - with both of us," said a familiar tomboyish voice. Everyone noticed Gilda and Gabby arriving behind him, both as naked as the rest of the group.
"Gabby!" Fuchsia dashed over to hug her friend.
"Hey there, kids!" the cheerful Griffonstone girl laughed as the CMC also rushed in to join the cuddle.
"You here on vacation again?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"Better!" Gabby grinned. "Gilda and I are officially exchange students!"
"Yeah, word kind of... got around that we were both into nudism," admitted Gilda with a blush. "So we got recommended as the ideal choices for Canterlot once this crazy new law of yours got passed."
"Where are you two staying at?" Twilight asked.
"Well, we'll be attending Canterlot High," said Gilda. "But as to where we'll live, well... we're a bit stumped."
"You can stay with us at the club," Fuchsia suggested.
"Oh yes, that's perfect!" squealed Gabby. "It's gonna be so much fun! By the way... do you allow pets?"
"Of course," Flutter smiled.
"Oh, that's great! Because there's this other guy who's also with us, and he brought his dog, her name's Smolder…"
"Cool, where are they?" Emerald asked.
"In our car," said Gilda, gesturing to the vehicle parked on the side of the road.
"We can ask him to let Smolder out, if you want," added Gabby with a wink.
"Sure!" Ember barked. She and Spike bounded after Gabby on her way back to the car, eager to meet a new friend. As they reached it, another dog, orange with tufts of purple fur on her head and tail and yellow-tinged ears, appeared inside. She pawed at the window excitedly and answered Spike and Ember's barking.
"Keep it down, Smolder," a boy's voice said from inside the car. "I don't want another... incident."
"Then open the door and let her out, Gallus," said Gilda.
"Or better yet, come out completely," Gabby added.
"No thank you," Gallus replied in a snappish tone. "Not everyone is as comfortable with going around stark naked as you."
"Well, you're gonna have to get used to it, since we're going to be living at a nudist club," Gilda said almost teasingly.
Gallus sighed. "You can let Smolder out, but I'd rather stay in here for now." The door opened slightly, allowing the orange dog to slip out.
"Hi there!" yapped Spike as she playfully rushed around him and Ember. Smolder barked in response, obviously not having the ability to talk. Spike and Ember didn't let this bother them, and they were soon happily rolling around with their new playmate.
"I think we should dry off and get back home," Sunset placed a hand on Twilight's shoulder.
"You're probably right," said Twilight. "Plenty of other things to get done too, I think, with our absence and the new status quo."
Soon
Green Hill Club
Sonata Dusk and Aria Blaze approached Skystar, who had been sitting quietly in a chair not far from the club's reception office.
"What's up, Skystar?" Sonata asked the famous swimmer. "You're totes quieter than usual."
"Yeah, you've just been sitting around there like you're waiting for something," added Aria.
"Yeah, my cousins are coming to visit today," their idol replied.
"Ooh, you mean, like, a family reunion?" Sonata grinned with excitement.
"Pretty much, although... I haven't exactly told them I'm a nudist..."
"W-wait, what? So they don't know they're gonna see you and all of us naked?"
"This is gonna be interesting..." remarked Aria, who couldn't help but smirk a little.
As if on cue, a car pulled up in the parking lot.
"They're here!" Skystar moaned.
The car was driven by a girl about Skystar's age with pinkish skin, violet eyes and blue striped hair. In the front passenger's seat was a younger boy with greenish white skin, cyan eyes and similarly striped hair. Both of them were fully clothed, and both looked very awkward and nervous about the place they had ended up in.
"Sis... are you sure you followed Skystar's directions right?" murmured the boy. "'Cause this looks like a club for... well, you know."
"The address is right," his sister replied. "Maybe we could ask around if Skystar is here?"
"I... I don't know if I'm brave enough to go in there, Silverstream."
"Well, I'm going, Terramar!" She then stepped out of the car and headed towards the office. As she stepped in, she encountered the very girl she was looking for - though when her cousin had suggested a reunion, she certainly never thought it would be like this, with Skystar wearing nothing but a simple jeweled necklace.
"Hi, cousin," said Skystar with an awkward smile, one bare foot fidgeting slightly.
"Skystar, y-you're..." Silverstream's face went bright red.
"Naked, yeah..." her cousin chuckled nervously.
"Mind you," said Aria as she stepped around a corner and showed herself, "that's the norm here. And in all of Canterlot by now too."
"E-Everyone..." Silverstream couldn't handle that information and promptly fainted.
"Just like Rarity, huh?" sighed Aria, putting a hand to her forehead. "Shall I help you carry her to a chair?"
"Please," Skystar lifted her cousin up as Terramar peeked out the window. From where he was, he could only vaguely see Skystar and her friend, but that was already enough to make him nervous. He turned away blushing - only to find an equally naked Sonata grinning at him from next to the car.
"Hello, cutie!"
"GAH!" Terramar fell onto his back as Sonata opened the car door, showing off more of her body to him.
"You're one of Skystar's cousins, right?" the cheerful Dazzling asked. "She said you'd be coming over. Ooh, wait till I show you around the club!"
"I-I-I-I-I..." Terramar was so blown away by Sonata's unclothed beauty and upbeat nature, he couldn't speak. His tongue just waggled uselessly in his mouth, and his face carried such a blush it looked like his head might explode.
Sonata giggled at his shyness and, before he could react, grabbed him by the hand and pulled him out. Before he knew it, she was dragging him towards the center field of the club. They passed by Flutter Heart and Sandymane playing volleyball with their brothers.
"Hey, guys!" called Sonata. "Look who I've got here! He's Skystar's cousin!"
"I didn't know she had a cousin," Pimpernel ran up to Terramar, who blushed at the sight of another boy's naked form. "Welcome to the Green Hill Club, pal," Pimpernel smiled, holding his hand out. "Name's Pimpernel."
"T-Terramar..." the boy nervously shook his hand, trying hard to not look at his lower area. Chalk also ran up to shake his hand.
"I'm Chalk Breeze, and I guess you're also new to the lifestyle?"
Terramar was so overwhelmed from this experience that he could only nod and accept their handshakes.
"Well, take it from me," Chalk continued, "you get accustomed to it pretty easily once you take your clothes off."
Sonata looked excited at the prospect of seeing Terramar's body. "Yeah! So come on, cutie! Kit off!"
"Wh-What?!" He barely had time to respond as Sonata had tossed all of his clothes off in an instant.
"Whoa... how'd she pull that off?" Flutter wondered, too astonished to notice her own unintentional pun.
Sandymane shrugged. "It's Sonata. Don't question it."
"I thought that's what we said about Pinkie?"
"I've seen them hanging out. Obviously Sonata's learned to do a few things."
Upon finding himself as nude as everyone else, Terramar hurriedly tried to cover himself.
"Relax, pal," said Pimpernel. "There's nothing you have that we don't."
"Even that," Chalk took notice of a certain reaction beginning for Terramar.
"I-I need to go!" He wailed before trying to run. Sonata quickly prevented his escape by grabbing him and pulling him close to herself, accidentally pressing his face into her breasts. "MMMPH!" Terramar couldn't handle it anymore and, much like his sister, promptly fainted.
Sonata noticed, and immediately felt awkward. "Err... oops?"
At the same time, Silverstream, having recovered, was being brought over to the court by her cousin and Aria. She noticed her naked little brother in Sonata's arms, and immediately snapped into a defensive panic.
"HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR PERVY HANDS ALL OVER MY BROTHER?!"
"He fainted, and I just caught him!" Sonata shouted defensively. Flutter and Sandymane helped ease Terramar back to his feet.
"It's true," Pimpernel explained hastily. "We were a bit... forward about welcoming him into the club. We never meant him any harm."
"See, we're all just good friends," Skystar added. Working together, they all got Terramar safely into a deckchair. As they waited for him to wake up, Silverstream talked to her cousin.
"Why didn't you tell me about... your new lifestyle?"
"I was afraid you'd be too embarrassed or disgusted to come."
"Well, it is... unconventional. But you know you can always be honest with me, right?"
"I guess it's because of how my mother reacted," said Skystar with an unhappy frown. "She didn't take it all that well when I told her I'd decided to become a nudist."
"We remember her outburst."
"So I've been staying here since then."
Silverstream sighed, and started to smile. "Well, you're doing what you want, and I can see you've got lots of friends here. So... I'm happy for you, Skystar."
"Then how about you come join us?" Sonata asked.
"W-What?" Silverstream stuttered. "Y-Y-You're asking me to...to stay here too?"
"And your brother... if that's okay?" Sonata looked very hopeful about that part. She already had a very special liking for Terramar.
"And... naked?"
"Well, duh," said Aria. "Either that, or start feeling very out of place."
"O-Okay..." Silverstream pulled off her shirt.
"You're really gonna join us?" Sonata squeaked with delight.
"It's a matter of family," Silverstream managed a small smile as she cast off her pants.
"There's always room for new members," Flutter smiled. "We'll get the two of you a cabin near Skystar's, if you want."
"Thanks..." Silverstream ditched her underwear, leaving her as naked as the others.
Terramar started to stir on the chair, and Sonata rushed to his side.
"Are you okay?" She asked with worry.
"I think so..." the boy replied, still not quite focused. "Had this weird dream, though... where me and my sister were at this camp place, and everyone was..." He paused when he saw Sonata's naked breasts in front of him.
"Err... hi there," the girl said sheepishly.
"It wasn't a dream, Terramar," said Silverstream.
"S-Sis!" Terramar leapt back in surprise. "Y-You're...!"
"A member of the club," Silverstream finished for him, blushing slightly. "And, well, there's a certain dress code..." Terramar looked down to see he was also unclothed. He was about to let out a scream before Sonata put a finger to his mouth.
"Shh, just calm down," she said, in a quieter and gentler tone than before. She stroked Terramar's hair in such a comforting manner that he actually found himself becoming less tense.
"Huh, never knew she could be tender," Aria commented.
"So... you've decided to join them, sis?" Terramar asked.
"Hey, family's gotta stick together, right?" Silverstream chuckled.
"I guess I'm along for the ride, huh?" Terramar sighed, getting a sense that there would be no point arguing. He almost lost his breath as Sonata bear hugged him.
"Looks like you got yourself a new girlfriend, stud," remarked Aria slyly.
"Hmm, I don't know," said Silverstream. "She's at least a year older than him..."
"Hey, I've got TWO older girlfriends," chuckled Chalk. As if on cue, Sugarcoat and Coloratura hugged him at the same time, their breasts smooshing into his face. "Hehe... see?" The boy shrugged with a bashful grin.
"So what is there to do here?" Silverstream asked her cousin.
"Well," said Skystar, "there's hiking trails through the woods, volleyball, yoga, a swimming pool - I spend most of my time at that last one, of course..."
"And body painting!" Fuchsia added.
"Speaking of which," Pimpernel said. "Didn't Rarity say she was going to pitch the idea of body paints to her boutique?"
"Well, with people going around naked now, it figures she'd have to expand her repertoire beyond designing clothes," stated Sugarcoat.
At the same time
Carousel Boutique
"And in conclusion, Miss Hemline," Rarity said, reaching the end of a speech, "I think that with the new law now in place, and clothing no longer in such high demand, body painting is an ideal and creative new technique to add to our business."
"That is an... interesting proposal, Rarity," her boss said. "And I will take it into consideration."
"Thank you Miss Hemline," Rarity bowed her head respectfully.
"Though maybe next time, put something on when you make a pitch," Hemline playfully smirked. Indeed, Rarity had grown more accustomed to being naked in public more than she would like to have admitted.
"Yes, well... it is legal now here in Canterlot, isn't it?" Rarity replied with an awkward laugh. "And it is surprisingly comfortable, not wearing anything. In fact, I recommend giving it a try if you can."
"...perhaps another day, Rarity," Hemline said after a few minutes.
"You only live once, Miss Hemline," Rarity replied. "We all need to get a bit adventurous sometimes... right?"
It sounded like something someone else had given her to say, but Hemline decided not to pry, and bid the girl a polite farewell before leaving. Once she was gone, the Cutie Mark Crusaders emerged from their hiding place behind a curtain to congratulate Rarity.
"You did great, sis!" beamed Sweetie Belle, hugging Rarity around the waist.
"And kudos to you for using that line I suggested about being adventurous," smirked Scootaloo. "It'll get her thinking about giving nudism a try, trust me."
"Oh, thank you, Scootaloo," Rarity blushed.
"Guess now we wait and see if your pitch worked, huh?" said Apple Bloom.
"I'm also surprised that more people are enjoying the new law than we thought," Sweetie Belle chuckled.
"Yeah," grinned Scootaloo. "The most I've seen anyone wear today is a hat, glasses or sandals."
At that moment they heard two female voices giggling outside. They recognized one as Pinkie Pie, but there was also one that sounded younger.
"Sounds like Pinkie is making the rounds again," Rarity said.
"I wonder who that is with her," mused Sweetie Belle.
Her question was answered as they saw Pinkie through a window, bouncing along down the street and obviously reveling in being able to do it without a stitch of clothing. Riding on her shoulders was a small naked girl with pale green skin and purple hair in a ponytail. Like Pinkie, she was clearly having a lot of fun.
"Oh, it's that girl Pinkie babysat that one time," Rarity smiled softly.
"Hey, isn't she in Fuchsia's class?" Scootaloo asked.
"Yeah, her name's Lily Pad," said Apple Bloom. "But last time I saw her, she seemed like the quiet type. Just sat around lookin' at her iPad, y'know? I guess Pinkie managed to convince her to loosen up."
"Or Fuchsia," Scootaloo giggled. "Given how much alike they both are."
"Well, I'm glad to see her so happy, at any rate," Rarity smiled.
Later
Green Hill Club
Gilda parked the car containing herself and her friends outside what was to be their new residence. She was happy, Gabby bounced eagerly next to her and Smolder panted excitedly, but Gallus just sat sulkily in the back.
"You ever gonna cheer up?" She asked the boy.
"Maybe when I get a chance to go back to Griffonstone," was his sarcastic reply.
"Y'know, I thought a boy like you would be loving this," Gilda remarked with a smirk. "You'll be seeing us and plenty of other ladies in the buff all the time."
Gallus's face went bright red at that statement.
"I think he's shy about getting a certain... you know, reaction," Gabby giggled, going into an unusually risqué topic for her. "I wonder if he's even managed to keep his cool around us, Gilda?"
"Gabby, shut up...!" groaned Gallus.
"Looks like you're onto something," Gilda smirked. Smolder began to paw at a window and yap, impatient to be let out and explore this new environment.
"Go ahead," Gallus sighed as he opened the door, letting the orange dog out.
"I say we ALL get out now and make ourselves at home," Gilda decided, making it clear that she would accept no arguments from Gallus.
"...fine," the boy grumbled as they stepped out of the car. Each of them stepped out of the car, unloaded their luggage and carried it towards reception, Gallus still the only one wearing clothes. "This is still so weird..."
"Quit bellyachin'," said Gilda. "This is gonna be the norm, so get with the program."
Before Gallus could respond, someone bumped into him. They both toppled over, and Gallus' luggage collapsed everywhere.
"S-Sorry!" Silverstream quickly got off of him. Gallus could only stammer in response, his mind still reeling from how her unclad breasts had pressed against him. Gabby helped him to his feet and gently led him to the office.
"Don't worry, he'll be fine," said Gilda to Silverstream. "He's... new to this whole gig, y'know?"
"Ohhhh, I see."
"He's been all grumpy about us taking him here, but we're sure we can convert him before long," Gilda continued with a sneaky wink.
"Fuchsia can handle that," Gabby giggled.
"We're just get ourselves signed in and settled into our new cabin," said Gilda, "then we'll hang out with the rest of you guys or something."
"Sounds like a plan!" Silverstream beamed.
Meanwhile, Gallus found himself standing before Rosie Peace's desk, doing his best not to panic.
"It's okay," the club owner smiled. "We all felt the same the first time."
Unable to reply, Gallus was relieved when Gilda and Gabby stepped in to sign them in, giving him a chance to sit down and try to calm himself. That became difficult, however, when Silverstream followed them in and sat next to him.
"Sorry about bumping into you."
"Err... it's okay." Gallus' blush intensified, as he realized he found Silverstream particularly attractive.
"So you own that dog out there?" She pointed to Smolder playing with Ember and Spike outside.
"Y-Yeah, her name's Smolder," Gallus managed to reply. "Both my pet and my best friend in the world... though she seems to be having more fun than me here..."
"You know," said Silverstream, brushing some of hair behind one ear, "I'm new here too. Me and my brother recently moved in to join my cousin Skystar - perhaps you've heard of her?"
"Th-The Princess of the Sea is here?! You're related to her?!"
"Yep," said Silverstream with a small beam of pride. "She and I tend to hang around the pool here, of course."
Gallus panted slightly at the revelation and mental image of his idol living here in the nude.
"Got a little crush on my cousin, do ya?" Silverstream playfully leaned in.
"Well, you're beautiful as well!" Gallus hurriedly answered, before realizing what he said. "I-I-I mean..."
"Awwww, thanks," Silverstream planted a tiny kiss on his cheek. She then withdrew and giggled as Gallus put his hand to that cheek, a rather goofy smile spreading across his face. "Was that your first time being kissed by a girl?"
"Yeah... never imagined she'd be... n-n-naked while doing it..."
"Wanna even the odds?" She smirked.
Now Gallus' eyes widened as he became nervous again. "Y-You mean...?"
"Getting your clothes off? You bet I do."
Gallus's face went red again as Silverstream stood up.
"I'll be at the pool if you need me," she swayed her rear a little to tease him.
As she left the office, Gallus' eyes followed her all the way. Then he heard Gilda clear her throat, and noticed her smirking while Gabby giggled.
"Ready to get to our cabin then, Casanova?"
"Um, maybe later," Gallus replied as his classmates left the office.
"You know," Rosie Peace said, "Silverstream is right. The sooner you get undressed, the sooner you'll calm down and feel comfortable." Before she could continue, she noticed Gallus was already gone, his clothes floating in the air for a second before falling to the ground. "Well, well... love conquers all, as they say," she chuckled.
Outside, Gallus was making his way towards the pool while trying to cover his lower area. Aria Blaze happened to notice him on the way. "You can't keep doing that forever, newbie!" she yelled, pointing at his hands and laughing herself silly.
"Aw, leave him alone, Aria," Sonata said to her fellow Dazzling. "He needs time to get used to it."
"Though you have to admit," Adagio Dazzle remarked, "it is fun to watch boys get nervous over seeing us girls. Almost a shame they get used to it after a while."
"Pervy as always, Adagio," Aria deadpanned.
Adagio shrugged. "It's a fact of nudist life, Aria. You'll feel better looking at the fun side of it."
"You took the leap, Gallus!" Silverstream called from the indoor pool. As he arrived, Gallus beheld her in the water, leaning on her elbows at the pool's edge. And swimming laps behind her was none other than Skystar.
There was also a radio sitting on a small poolside table, playing a cheery song that sounded like it was from a good few decades back:
"Let's go sunning, it's so good for you.
Let's go sunning, 'neath the sky of blue.
Greet the sun every morn.
Feel as free and happy as the day you were born..."
"They've been playing that quite a lot since the new law was passed," giggled Silverstream. "Apparently it's from some 50s naturist film."
"So I see..." Gallus nervously slipped into the water.
Skystar noticed him doing so at swam towards him. "So, how is it?" she grinned. "Compared to swimming with trunks on, I mean?"
"...weird."
The celebrity swimmer smiled kindly. "Silverstream told me you were a newcomer. Don't worry, you'll get accustomed to it very easily if you just let yourself have fun."
"O-Okay..."
"Tell me, Gallus - do you swim a lot?"
"Not really... I'm more of a track and field guy..."
"Well, I'm currently teaching Silverstream some new swimming techniques. If you want, you could join us for that."
"Come on, Gallus, it'll be fun," Silverstream said, putting an encouraging hand on the boy's shoulder.
"I guess..." He followed the girl as her cousin began swimming laps again. Gilda and Gabby entered at that moment. While Gabby jumped straight into the water with a splash, Gilda sat down casually on a deckchair.
"Well, lookie what we have here," she remarked with a smile upon seeing Gallus and Silverstream together again. "Not interrupting anything, are we?"
"N-Nothing! Nothing at all!" Gallus said defensively.
"Well, me and Gabby have gotten started unloading our luggage into our new cabin. We also overheard something the rest of the club are planning..."
"What is it?" Skystar asked.
"A trip on a boat!" said Gabby, before diving under the surface.
"It's a luxury cruise out to sea," Gilda clarified.
"A cruise, huh?" Silverstream grinned.
"Yeah, they'll be games, parties, movies, all sorts of stuff. Sounds like a gas, doesn't it? Unless you get seasick easily, of course."
"Then who's gonna be watching this place?" Skystar inquired.
"Well, I heard a few of the staff won't be going. Olive Grain says she gets queasy easily, so she'll be staying here."
"So are we," Waterspell added, her and Auburn Beam coming into the pool.
"But Rosie Peace is going," grinned Gabby. "She wants to have some fun with Emerald and Fuchsia! The whole Globe family will be there too."
"So is the Heart family, and they're bringing Viridian along too." Auburn dipped her feet into the water while her girlfriend gracefully dived in.
"I guess you two are going too, huh?" Gallus asked.
"Well, duh," chuckled Gilda. "Rainbow Dash and that girlfriend of hers are, and I wanna hang out with them. Did you know we're old friends?"
"And I'm going 'cause I like parties," grinned Gabby.
"I'll come too," said Skystar. "I might even get a chance to swim in the sea."
"Sunset and Twilight are going too," Waterspell surfaced and shook her hair.
"What about you, Gallus?" Silverstream asked, a pleading look in her eyes. "I'd be happy to be your... partner there."
Gilda scoffed. "He won't come. He's not the kind to try new things."
"I-I'll go!" Gallus shouted. He then blushed intensely as Silverstream hugged him in delight, her bare body pressing against his. He went even more red as she planted a kiss on his cheek.
"You... you're joshing me, right?" Gilda gasped. "Did it really just take a new girlfriend to convince him to--?!"
The two kissed each other deeply, cutting her off. Gabby, Waterspell and Auburn simply laughed at Gilda's gobsmacked face, while the radio played the 50s song again:
"Let's go native,
Sun your cares away.
Be creative,
Learn to live and play.
Pretty flowers need the sun.
This applies to everyone.
Life's worth living
When nature's giving
Happiness to everyone,
So let's go sunning!"