//------------------------------// // Outdoors Back In The Exposure // Story: Princess Twilight’s Yacht Vacation // by Lonely Fanboy48 //------------------------------// Princess Twilight took her time back in her apartment to wear her cruise outfit in the bathroom. Rarity, who made the other Twilight the same outfit as before, her mojo always has alternatives in her mind. What she made for Princess Twilight is almost similar to other Twilight's, expect the colors are reversed making pink the main focus in her outfit. It took the Princess time until she makes her way to where her friends are at. With the Yacht a little bigger than the cruise she took with her family back in Equestria, it’s gonna give her time to understand what this world’s activities are on a cruise. She came out of the hallways as she opened the door that leads to the pool along with her friends. “I know everyone in this cruise knows me and other me from three months ago, but I still need to keep a normal profile. They don’t know much about Equestrian princess work.” She thought as she takes a step outside by the pool making her way to where her friends are at. “Twilight!” Applejack cheered. “You’re finally here!” Rarity added. Then Pinkie Pie popped out from behind Twilight. “Princess Twilight is finally back in our world!” She immediately hugs the princess tightly much to Twilight being unprepared with the hyper party animal’s adrenaline. “Just like old times.” Fluttershy added. Sunset and the other Twilight felt mostly relief that everyone in this location isn’t aware of the presents of two Twilights on board. In fact back when Sunset was making trips to Twilight’s castle, her friends at school were interested into what the Princess version of Twilight Sparkle is. They walk up to Princess Twilight with an group hug around her. “It’s really great you decided to spend the week with us. Especially with a lot of varieties this cruise has unlike our last vacation.” Fluttershy replied. “I know, I’ll make sure I’ll spend the time I have here.” The Princess giggled. Then she saw her other counterpart standing there with her eyes still lid. “I still like her.” She whispered to Sunset as Sunset rolled her eyes. After the group hug, Princess Twilight walked up to her counterpart. “So...is there anything we can do together?” She asked. “Actually as of now, I’m more in a relaxing mood rather than an activity mood. Besides Rarity, Pinkie and Fluttershy wanted to spend time with you when it comes to the stores and dining places on this cruise but don’t worry, I’m gonna join since I want to know everything about you if you know what I mean.” She smiled. Princess Twilight blushed at Twilight’s interest while at the same time felt a little disappointed. “Then what am I supposed to do?” Human Twilight looked around to see if there’s anything she and her princess self can do together. She saw there’s two open lounge chairs by three girls relaxing under the sun. “How about we sit by Lyra Heartstrings and her friends for the next ten minutes? I’ve been helping unload the others luggage and I’m exhausted.” “You’re right.” Princess Twilight agreed. “I feel that way after I finish my schedule during the end of the day.” “Well it’s no surprise you two are almost related.” Sunset chuckled. “Go right ahead.” Both Twilights smiled getting the picture of what Sunset is talking about. They make their way to the lounge chairs, laying on the back of their bodies on the chair as they both look at the cloudy but fresh sky. Human Twilight puts on her sunglasses and to gives her spare to her princess counterpart so they can see the sun unharmed. With their bodies underneath the hot and warming sun, their skin slowly but surely started to get sunburned. “Isn’t this something you wish would happen after all the work you do as a princess?” Human Twilight smiled. “So true. It makes me feel more of an tropical girl with no distraction or any crisis ruining my time.” The princess’s voice became soft and clear the more she lays on the chair more relaxed. Meanwhile Lyra, Derby and Vinyl wear hearing what Princess Twilight had just said. Since they noticed what Twilight is and based on her attitude unlike the Twilight they saw everyday, their curiosity grow more interest. “Excuse me?” Lyra poked on Twilight’s shoulder which causes the princess to take off her glasses.” “Lyra Heartstrings?” She reacted turning her attention to Lyra and at the same time Lyra blushed. “You actually know my name?” Lyra said. “Well yes.” “Because……….” Twilight rolled her eyes smiling. “You actually think there isn’t another you in my world.” Lyra’s eyes went wide “And how do you know my question was going to involve others….you know….us in Equestria?” Then Human Twilight chimed in. “Did you even saw yourself when Sunset was helping you sneaking in Ponyville?” “Oh, then no I was the one keeping my profile really low by keeping no eye contact on any one. Sorry it’s my way of safety.” Lyra closed her eyes in style acting she expect Twilight to say that despite the fact Derpy and Vinyl disagrees otherwise. “Is my other self more nice and not selfish?” Derpy asked. “Not really, you and other you are the same.” Twilight replied as she turns her attention to Lyra again. “Anyway why did you ask me that question?” Lyra moved her hair out of her direction and returns her smile. “When Sunset guided me into your castle...let’s just say I was jealous that our lives isn’t like yours.” “You see, we were curious about Equestria so maybe when you have the interest, can you allow use to meet our other selves?” Derpy asked kindly. Princess Twilight is scared about the idea at first but after what Sunset told her weeks before this vacation, she wants to show her respect to counterparts in this world. After seeing ten to sixty people coming into her castle, so much while still normal in both worlds, became claustrophobic afterwards. “You know what? Yes. Whenever your ready after this vacation, remind Sunset so you can go to Equestria.” She closed her eyes as she placed her hand on Lyra’s hand. “Great, I’ll make sure Bon Bon comes with me!” Lyra cheered while Derpy squealed and Vinyl gave Princess Twilight a huge thumbs up. As they went back into relaxing on their lounge chairs, an five year old girl with her turtle plushie in her arms came down the steps she’s about to go in the pool until she stopped in place. It was the same underage girl Princess Twilight took care of while Flash Sentry was hanging out with her. “Water Lily!” Her mother Victoria walked down the steps. “Don’t leave me from the apartment!” She then picks her up with her arms. “Then why does Lily Pad get to go to the petting zoo on her own?” Water complained. “Because the last we’ve been on a cruise, you were by yourself and it was lucky that Sunset helped you. Lily at least know where to be when she’s told to stay away from the flood.” Water Lily feared of the horrific nightmare she experienced three months ago. During almost every night she sleeps in bed, she had the same nightmare only during those times, she was all alone without her mother and sister to protect her. “Your right, I don’t ever want to think what would happen if Sunset nevered helped me.” “That’s my sister.” She placed her back on the ground, keeping an eye on her safety. Just before Water Lily takes her chance to dip into the pool, she saw the princess of Friendship still laying on her lounge chair. It’s been a long time since the last time she saw Twilight and it became a miracle for her. She smiled and rushed to the lounge chairs. “Water, where are you going now?” Victoria wondered until she notice Princess Twilight. “Twilight Sparkle!” Water shouted which caught the girl’s attention. Princess Twilight took off her sunglasses and saw Water Lily walking up to her. Meanwhile Sunset and her friends got their attention after hearing Water called out the Princess’s name. “You look similar if I’m incorrect.” Twilight looked closely to the five year old. “Don’t you remember me? You took care of me on the beach last year.” She jumped on the floor. “Water Lily?” “That’s me, I can’t believe Sunset never told me your really a princess and...not the Twilight right by you!” She reacted in shock noticing Human Twilight sitting by her. Human Twilight who almost jumped after the shouting, turned her attention on Water Lily. “Excuse me??” Water Lily finally sees the truth about the two Twilights, she knew the one with the glasses never went to the beach. Princess Twilight decides to fill in for her other self. “Okay I lied to make you think I was the Twilight on the beach but I was only helping the Rainbooms.” However Lily wasn’t betrayed whatsoever, in fact she was extremely happy. She jumped into Princess Twilight and gave her a hug surprising her. “I can’t believe your the Twilight whose been a princess the entire time was on the beach! I’m the luckiest girl in the world!” While the Princess is taking aback with the sudden hug, her counterpart was admiring this discovery. “So when me and Sunset went on tour, you took care of Water Lily?” All Princess Twilight did was nodded which made Human Twilight giggled in delight. “I got to say, your the second best babysitter I ever seen.” She then leans up to her, whispering in her ear. “Because Pinkie Pie is best babysitter while you’ve been gone.” Princess Twilight couldn’t help but smile with not only the unexpected reuniting from the same child on the beach last year, but also found it surprising of the things she haven’t caught up with. With one week on this boat, she’s hoping she can catch up to any of what happened during her time away from this world. Sunset and her friends found the moment between Princess Twilight and Water Lily especially with Pinkie Pie awning. “Awww….Lily Pad’s little sister has a babysitter of her own!” Pinkie warped her fingers together. “Am I the only one who wants to catch up on what Princess Twilight is doing?” Applejack placing her hands on her hips. “You bet, I got to say, this is the only thing she did in this world upon her return last time.” Sunset commented. At the same time, both Rainbow Dashes got out of the pool wittinesing what the two Twilights have been doing. “Hey what’s going on over there?” Pony Dash pointed. “A reunion we just witnessed .” Rarity also wrapping her fingers together. “A reunion we haven’t known about until now?” Human Dash added. “Of course?” Fluttershy added. They all decided to walk up to Princess Twilight who just broke the hug from Water, gives her space so she can give her spot on her chair. Soon many of the people who are either by or in the pool, make their way by gathering around the Princess Of Friendship with her thrilled child. With their understanding between both worlds, they want to have some idea who Princess Twilight really is. “This has to be the most adorable thing I have ever seen in my life.” Lyra commented. “Tell me about, Princess Twilight must be a great role model in Equestria when it comes to friendship.” Derpy added. Vinyl Scratch took off her glasses, even if she never spoke a lot of words, she founds the relationship between Twilight and Water really mesmerizing. “I really found this really uncomfortable.” Princess Twilight commented noticing the surrounding she’s in. “What’s wrong? We all know your a Princess and the fact your taking care of an five year old.” Rarity remarked. “Even when your a Princess we still miss you around.” Fluttershy added. “Well I guess you're right, everyone, especially all of you learn something about myself.” Twilight said while Water Lily hugs her again. As everyone is enjoying themselves, there was one however that wasn’t by the pool. Someone came out of the hallways after she used the bathroom witnessing a large group gathering. She walked up to the group and saw the Princess Of Friendship talking about her story with Water Lily on the beach. “Hello?” She spoke in her kind voice which made Twilight turning her attention to the dark hair girl. “Yes?” “My name is Desert Sage and maybe after your done, can we have a conversation on the front?” “No problem, I always have the time for everything.” After Princess Twilight accepted Desert’s offer, she gets back to her story.