After the Twilights put on their swimsuits in their cabin, they headed back to the pool, where all the people are at. They enter the pool where Lyra, Derpy and other passengers are enjoying it. Water Lily is also in the pool which made Princess Twilight happy. After the story she discussed days ago, this is the only opportunity for her to play with the child, but it’s not going to last long.
With Sunset having something big going on behind the cruise, it will make this vacation way bigger than last time. There’s a big curtain blocking the ocean from the back. The employees spend all night to make the huge activity when they stopped the boat in the middle of the ocean.
“Hey Twilight?” Princess Twilight asked. “Why is there a curtain blocking the back?”
“It’s a surprise. Something we didn’t do our last vacation.” Human Twilight smiled.
Just when the princess was about to ask further questions, Sunset, who’s by Vinyl in the DJ area has a microphone in her hand as she prepares for her announcement.
“Ladies and gentlemen!” She called to everyone’s attention. “You won’t believe how much money we got since those last three months. Granted our cruise sink underwater but that’s besides the point.”
Human Dash, who’s still sitting by herself is listening Sunset’s whole announcement. She’s still upset that she won’t be able to hang out with her pony counterpart, but what she’s about to hear will make her day in the party.
“After performing, our band the Rainbooms was on tour after we got back from the crisis that happened, we used the extra money to do something that hasn’t been done before. Rarity, do your thing!”
Rarity used her geode around her neck to transform into her pony up dress with a life jacket on. She flowed above the curtain and pulled it away, revealing the sight. Princess Twilight couldn’t believe what she saw. When she saw the cruise and everything it had to offer, it would never have the budget for it, but it did. Human Dash’s jaw dropped when she saw the ocean.
There are four jet skis in the ocean, one in normal green, the second in pink with yellow stripes, the third in sparking blue and the fourth in Rainbow colors. Rarity made two big size boats she also used to save the passengers last vacation for her friends to get a better view from the left and right.
As it turns out, it’s a watercraft race with multiple buoys in the water, waves that will cause the jet skis to lift in the air along with a line to prevent people from leaving the track. It maybe a simple circle for competitors to navigate but at least there’s no sea predators in sight, making the location safe for now.
“Holy Celestia!” Princess Twilight commented in shock.
“That’s the funnest ocean race arena I have ever seen!” Water Lily gasped.
“As you can see, our talented employees set up a wave race for eight people to be part of it with two sharing one of the jet skis. They’ve been thinking about this last month and lucky, Twilight Sparkle did her research of the Pacific Ocean and there is no sign of danger at all!” Sunset gives her best friend a thumbs up which made Human Twilight give a thumbs up to her. “This is the only day we’re going to have this activity, so this will be closed an hour before sunset.”
The people cheer in excitement for the brand new exclusive water activity on the cruise just when they’re about to head back days later. Princess Twilight is speechless on the display of the wave race.
“So Twilight, what do you think?” Human Twilight smirked.
“It looks like something you’ve dream about, expect this is miles away from what I thought!” Princess Twilight reacted.
“Oh really?” Applejack chimed in. “During the Friendship Games, the final events had a constructed race track by Canterlot High.”
This made Princess Twilight and Pony Dash made dumbfounded looks, as if they didn’t see a lot in this world. “I guess even weird things happened in Sunset’s world.” Pony Dash commented in realization. “Even thought I wasn’t part of those situations.”
“Even non magical things can happen.” Fluttershy smiled.
“Hey Twilights, you two should be part of this activity!” Pinkie Pie hop in joy.
“Sorry, I’m not an expert on using watercrafts.” Human Twilight scratched on the back of her head.
“Then who’s going to use the drifters?” Princess Twilight asked. She wanted to be part of the wave race but she being a pony can’t not drive. Then the door slammed open, revealing Human Dash in her swimsuit on with a cap on her head. She uses her geode powers of speed to rush by her friends which causes them to collapse on the floor.
“I WANT TO BE PART OF THE FIRST EVER WAVE RACE!” She screamed at the top of her lungs.
“You have one now darling.” Rarity lowered herself to Princess Twilight.
It took time for eight of the watercraft competitors to put on their helmets, along with their life jackets and jump into the ocean, swimming their way to the jet skis. Meanwhile Rarity took her friends and others to two of the boats she made out of her own powers. She moved one of them to the left and right, giving them the best view of the race.
The only ones who didn’t go on Rarity’s boats are Sunset Shimmer and Vinyl Scratch who stayed on the boat where Sunset does some of the commentary while Vinyl is in of the music.
Rainbow Dash and Princess Twilight are going to be in the team on their rainbow watercraft while they’re facing Flash Sentry and Sandalwood on their normal green jet ski, Lyra Heartstrings and Octavia Melody on their pink and yellow stripe jet ski, and finally Bulk Biceps and Derpy Hooves on their sparkling blue jet ski.
“The race is about to start in thirty seconds.” Sunset reminding the audience.
“This is going to be the best activity ever! Right Twilight?” Human Dash smiled with Princess Twilight holding on from behind.
“Right but, are you going to go on an adrenaline rush when this race starts?” The princess asked in concerned.
“Just hold on tight, we will win this race easy. After all, this is the first time we’re hanging out as friends.”
Princess Twilight remembered that out of all of her friends she at least spend time with, Rainbow Dash was the last person she didn’t hang out yet. Even if it’s due to her pony counterpart keeping Human Dash occupied, she didn’t think this moment will ever happen in her vacation.
Rarity who flow herself in front of the watercrafts, takes out a big green flag as she’s ready to start the race.
“On your marks,” Sunset called from her microphone. “Get set...GO!!!”
Rarity waved her green flag down as the drifters moved their jet skis. Vinyl turned on the speakers with exciting water racing music she made with her own remix style. The crowd in Rarity’s boats cheer on the competitors driving on the track that’s set up. The circle is medium sized to make the race have three laps at least. Princess Twilight can’t handle the speed from the jet ski Rainbow is handling. Unlike surfboards she used with the Shadowbolts which she has to use her own speed, the velocity on the watercraft is compacted especially how it turns. It’s like riding a bike, expect on water and not on land.
They’re behind Lyra and Octavia who after lifted up from a wave, made a cool trick of Lyra holding on to her partner’s shoulders as she lifted her legs in the air, which caused the audience to cheer.
“That was impressive!” Fluttershy taking a picture on her phone in amazement.
“I know, we’re the luckiest people in the world!” Pinkie smiled.
“If only the Wonderbolts can do watercrafts.” Pony Dash said to herself, which made the rest of the people gave her awkward looks. This made Rainbow took notice of the reaction around her. “So they can teach me how to drive, hello? I’m a pony!”
“We already know, we just never live our lives as ponies.” Applejack replied.
Back to the race, Rainbow and Twilight are neck in neck by Bulk and Derpy as they make the second turn of the track. Another wave lifted Bulk’s jet ski up with Derpy lifting mini flags representing her and Bulk’s face on it, which gets another reaction from the crowd.
“Come on Twilight, that was the second wave! Why didn’t you do a trick?” Rainbow wined.
“I’m not like you, I only use my legs for walking not for tricks!” Princess Twilight shouted back.
Meanwhile Flash and Sandalwood passed the starting line. “Lap two!” Sunset shouted. “Flash Sentry and Sandalwood are taking the lead!”
The other racers manage to pass the line as they try to catch up with the leading team. While Princess Twilight is still preventing herself from letting go of Rainbow Dash, she continues to watch her enemies. When Flash’s jet ski lift off from the next wave, he poses with his fingers since he’s a guitar player as Sandalwood moves his legs to the left.
With the crowd cheering, Princess Twilight is starting to feel nervous about her odds. “How am I going to perform myself like that? They’re pros!”
Just when she’s about to lose hope of winning, she saw Bulk and Derpy performing another trick after another wave lifted their jet ski. However when they land back in the water, they ended their trick too late, as they splashed into the ocean. Both Bulk and Derpy popped their heads in the service with them spitting out the water from their mouths.
“Bulk Biceps and Derpy Hooves have been wiped out!” Sunset shouted as Rainbow and Twilight pass by them.
“Perhaps I’m too ahead of myself.” Princess Twilight thought again.
Rainbow hates to lose as she’s behind Lyra and Octavia. Even if she has to face the facts that Twilight can’t do tricks, she’s not having any block stop her from victory. With the wave lifting her and Twilight up, she uses the thrust to her speed to pass by Lyra and Octavia, taking second place.
“And taking second place, Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle!” Sunset announced.
Lyra and Octavia couldn’t believe what they saw. Even though it didn’t take them long to get distracted, they know they can never pass Rainbow Dash at her own speed. And she’s not even using her geode powers.
Rainbow and Flash’s team making another turn as they passed the line again. “And the third and final lap commenced as Rainbow and Twilight are right behind Flash and Sandalwood!” Sunset cheered.
With the final lap taking full circle, Rainbow and Twilight are right behind Flash and Sandalwood as they make the next turn.
Flash can see his enemies catching up to him but it made him bluff. “Face it girls, it’s every team for themselves!” Sandalwood boasted.
“Even princesses from other worlds!” Flash taunted.
However this didn’t phase Rainbow at all. She heard the same competitive insults whenever it happens and she always puts her foot down. As she and Flash drifted by all the buoys, it gave Rainbow’s jet ski more velocity. She needs velocity in order to win without her powers, which makes her a better athletic person. When they get to the second to last turn of the race, Rainbow is right by Flash, as she turns her watercraft, it splashed on Flash and Sandalwood, causing them to lose their positions on their jet ski, splashing into the water, which made the crowd shocked in disbelief.
“Holy cow!” Sunset reacted in excitement. “Rainbow and Twilight just caused Flash and Sandalwood to wipeout as they take they lead!”
“Our friends are going to win!” Pinkie Pie spoke from her cheerful voice.
“I knew it all along!” Pony Dash smiled.
“You can do it Twilight!” Human Twilight giving her counterpart the support she deserves with Water Lily in her arms.
As Rainbow Dash and Princess Twilight make the final turn, they see Rarity lifting her finish flag in the air. Then they come across another wav, slightly bigger than the ones they witness. In a split second, Princess Twilight found the perfect way to do a trick of her own. Seconds before they touch the wave, Princess Twilight let go of Rainbow, she took off her helmet and life jacket.
“Uhh...Twilight? What are you doing?” Rainbow Dash asked.
Princess Twilight didn’t respond as she gets on her shoulders with her bare feet. With the wave lifting their jet ski in the air, Twilight jump off of Rainbow as she’s in the air in front of her friends in the distance. Her hair is still wet after she went swimming ten minutes ago in the pool, which causes drops of water off of her.
She and Rainbow still passed the finish line as Rarity lifted her flag up and down. Princess Twilight closed her eyes with the thrust of her jump cause her to pose with both of her arms stretching from side to side as her hair releasing more drops of shining water. As her friends and passengers took pictures at the right time, she does a cannonball and made a big splash, causing the audience to get wet.
“Twilight!” Rainbow Dash shouted in concerned. After she stopped her watercraft, she dives into the ocean to rescue the Princess Of Friendship. She grabbed her hand as they get back into the surface. When they pop their heads from the water, they get a standing ovation from her friends.
“Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle are the winners of the wave race!” Sunset finishing her commentary.
“That was amazing!” Applejack commented while she squeezes her hat to get the water out.
“And Twilight’s trick is beautiful.” Fluttershy wrap her fingers together.
“I couldn’t agree more.” Human Twilight placing her hand on her hip.
“It’s always true.” Water Lily tearing up after what she saw from her babysitter.
With Lyra and Octavia taking second place, they and the other teams loved the outstanding performance from Princess Twilight. They would never take the risk to make a trick that could cause them to drown.
“I think I’m starting to fall in love with Twilight all over again.” Flash being mesmerized.
“Okay, you seriously need to let it go.” Sandalwood retorted.
“Twilight why didn’t you just hold on to me?” Human Dash replied in confusion. “You know you could’ve drowned.”
This made Princess Twilight giggled in delight. “Hey, I still did the trick for our friends, making you the only one who didn’t act like a show off.”
“Hahaha.” Rainbow blushed. “I guess I was too focused on winning more on tricks.”
The two girls laugh as they gave each other a hug as they celebrate their victory, while Rarity helps them with another boat she made allowing Twilight and Rainbow to get on.