It had been a week since you had first joined the Self-Defense club. You had trained with Sunset for most of the week, but you did do a little sparing with Aria and Rainbow. They were also a good match for you and it was always a nice challenge against them. Spring break was right around the corner and you were looking forward to it. One whole week of not going to school now was always a good thing.
You were currently at the Self-Defense club having a very intense match with Aria. She had just tried to hit you with a right hook which would have hurt if you hadn't dodged it. Neither of you was letting down your guard as you both wanted to win. You had actually caught on to Aria's strategy, you were just waiting for her to fall for the trap. Normally Aria once a battle does an uppercut then she kicks you when you least expect it. You were going to trick her into thinking she hit the uppercut but really you dodge it last second. Then when she tries to kick you, you do exactly the same thing you did to Sunset.
And just then the moment you were waiting for had finally arrived. Aria goes for the uppercut, and by a split second, you dodge it making it look like you got hit. Aria kicks you or at least tried to, you caught her leg and you trip her making her fall to the ground. She had fallen for your trap card.
"That was a good match Aria." You said as you handed her a hand.
She looked up at you with a smile as she took your hand. "You to Anon, I didn't expect that."
As Aria got up you looked back to see Rainbow and Sunset also in a very intense match. Sunset was currently attacking a tired Rainbow Dash. 'Guess Rainbow fell for Sunset's trap' As you were looking at them a whistle went off. It was Luna whistling her bell to tell everyone that class was almost over. Changing out of your gi you head to your last class of the day before spring break. As you head to your final class you ran into Flash.
"Hey, Anon, what's up?" Flash asked giving you a wave.
"Nothing much headed to class." You said as you waved back.
Flash nodded his head. "Hey, so I asked the others but do you want to go to the beach later?"
"Who are the others?" You asked looking at him.
"Sunset, Adagio, Aria, Sonata, and Twilight. It'll be the old days, just the seven of us." Flash said with a smile.
You smiled. "Old days? I ain't that old. But yeah sure, I'll come. It's been a while since it's just been the seven of us."
Flash smiled. "Awesome, I'll come to pick you up at 4:30. We're going to stay at a hotel so bring some money just in case."
You rolled your eyes. "Yes, dad." You said sarcastically.
As you headed to class with Flash you started to think about the beach. It had actually been a long time since you went to the beach with Flash and the others. A year or two you think. It had been even longer since you, Flash, and the five girls hung out with each. With it either being because of Sonata hanging out with Dusk Shine or the other five were around, it hasn't been just the seven of you since middle school.
Before you knew it your final class went by in a flash. You walked home with Flash to get your stuff for the beach. You had already called your mom telling her about the plan and thankfully she said it was fine just as long as you stay safe, which you would. You knew she was going to say yes but it was good to at least call her to let her know. You went into your room to pack your things for a fun time at the beach.
You still had a while before Flash came to pick you up so you just decided to waste time by playing some video games and watching some videos. You hadn't paid attention but before you knew it, it was 4:30. You picked up your bag and headed to Flash's car. As you got in the car you saw Sunset and Twilight in the back. 'Guess Flash picked them up on the way here'
"Hey, guys." You said as you entered the car.
"Hey Anon, how are you?" Sunset asked.
"Ready to go to the beach and chill." As you put on your seatbelt.
"I think we all are Anon." Twilight said.
The drive to the beach wasn't a long one in fact it was pretty short with how Flash drives. It wasn't like he was a bad driver it's just that like his name he goes by in a flash. You guys were supposed to meet the others at the beach since they left before you. As you guys started to unload your supplies you finally found the others thanks to Adagio's big hair. You waved your hand to get their attention which they saw. You didn't see it at first but when they got closer you saw it or should you say him. Dusk Shine was with them, and Flash saw it too.
"I thought this was just the seven of us." You said looking over at him.
"So did I, guess Sonata had other ideas." Flash said as he rolled his eyes a bit upset.
It wasn't like Dusk Shine being there was a problem. You just thought it was just going to be the seven of you. Out of all five girls Sonata was the one with the least amount of skin showing. Even Twilight had more skin showing. Adagio and Aria had a two-piece bikini. Adagio's was black and Aria's being purple. You had actually caught Flash looking at Sunset. You were going to have to tease him about it later.
"Hey, guys." Aria said waving to you guys.
"Hi, Anon." Sonata said coming up to you and giving you a hug.
"Hello, Sonata." You said as you hugged her back.
Aria then walked over to you guys. "Sorry we're late, we would have been here early but someone had to stall the bathroom." As she looked over at Adagio.
"Well, it is my job, to look my best." Adagio said as she flipped her hair.
'Normal Adagio actions.' You thought as you rolled your eyes.
"Hey Flash, Anon, want to have a swimming race?" Dusk Shine asked as he came over to you and Flash.
You nodded your head. "I'm in, what about you Flash?"
Flash smiled. "You know, I could never say no."
Dusk Shine smirked. "One whole lap across the beach and back."
"Ok." You and Flash said.
The water wasn't that cold. In fact, it was pretty good, the perfect temperature to swim in. Dusk Shine and Flash looked at each other and back at you. You understood what they were doing so you nodded your head. And with that, the race was on. You were a fast swimmer so you were able to keep up with them. The race was a close one but sadly you came in second. Coming right after Dusk Shine by a second, then Flash coming right behind you in last place.
"Good race, almost had me Anon." Dusk Shine said as he looked back at you.
"You too Dusk Shine, next time, however. I'll be the one winning." You said with a smirk.
As Flash got out of the water you could see Dusk Shine looking at his phone. He started to head back to the girls which were looking at something Sonata was showing them. Probably a seashell or something on her phone.
"Where you going, Dusk Shine?" Flash asked looking over at Dusk Shine.
"I'm going to check us into the hotel before it's too late." Dusk Shine said as he headed over to the hotel.
"Good idea, you need some money?" Flash asked as he pulled out his wallet.
Dusk Shine shook his head. "No, I'm good. I'll be back in a while."
Flash nodded his head. "Ok see you."
It had been a few minutes since Dusk Shine had left to go to the hotel. You and Flash were in the water having another race with one another. As the girls were chatting in the sun getting tanned. Knowing them they probably weren't even going to get in the water. You and Flash had decided to have one final race to see who was the better swimmer for the day. As you guys were doing your final lap you heard a scream. You and Flash both stopped and looked at each other.
"Did you hear that?" Flash asked you.
"Yeah, I thought I was hearing things." You said as you looked at him.
"Where it did come from?" Flash asked you. You shrugged your shoulders and looked around. Was someone drowning? Getting attacked?
Where did it come from was a good question. There were a ton of people on the beach so it could've been anyone. Heck, it could've been a kid screaming just out of fun and not in fear. And it obviously wasn't out at sea because the lifeguard would've been there. So it was on shore but who yelled? It was a girl screaming, a loud one at it, you and Flash were maybe thirty feet away from shore and you guys heard it.
"Should we head back to shore?" Flash asked looking over at you.
You nodded. "We probably should. Our race we have to continue tomorrow."
As you and Flash headed back to shore all you could think about was who was the one that screamed. Once you and Flash got on land you saw the girls looking at something on the ground. It wasn't until you got closer was when you saw it. It wasn't some THING they were looking at, it was some ONE. Sonata was on her back in her bikini laying on the ground passed out. The girls looked like they had just seen a ghost.
"What the heck happened!?" Flash yelled as he ran over.
Sunset looked at him stressed, probably because she was worried for Sonata. "We don't know one second we were all talking and the next second Sonata passes out?"
You looked at Sonata in fear, you couldn't believe this was happening. You then turned your attention to Sunset. "Was it due to dehydration? It is pretty hot out today."
"That's what we thought so we poured some water on her. It wasn't until we took off her shirt was when we found something else out." Adagio said as she looked down at the sand, an unreadable expression on her face.
"What is it?" You and Flash asked looking at her.
As the girls turn Sonata around you and Flash see a truly horrific scene. Bruises, cuts, burn marks, and scars all of her back. That must have been the scream you and Flash heard. It was one of the girls screaming because of Sonata! Sonata always said she would get hurt on accident but this, this wasn't just any normal fall down the stairs. This was on purpose! But who would do this to Sonata?
"How did this happen to her?" Flash asked angrily.
Aria turned to Flash. "How are we supposed to know, she's never told us about this."
"Do you think we should take her back to the hotel?" Twilight asked.
"Sure, but where's Dusk Shine?" Sunset asked as she looked around for him.
Good question where was Dusk Shine? He never came back from the hotel and that was almost half an hour ago. Did something happen to him on the way?
"Me and Flash will look for him. You girls take Sonata back to the hotel." You said as you and Flash picked up your belongings.
"Alright, we'll call you if we see Dusk Shine." Adagio said as she and the girls picked up their things.
With that, you and Flash headed out to find Dusk Shine while the girls went to help Sonata. You had to find Dusk Shine to tell him about Sonata.
But where could he be?