//------------------------------// // Chapter 60- Some R&R // Story: Good Morning Equestria // by Quoterific //------------------------------// "We are at Ponyville Day Spa today because we are going to get a tour and some handy tips about relaxation from managers of this establishment," Pinkie said with her usual bubbly excitement. "This will certainly be a new experience, not that I'm complaining," Gabby mused, looking at the building in interest, "I usually just stop by to deliver new lotions and remedy ingredients, so a massage will certainly be something new." She clapped her talons in excitement. "Great!" Pinkie shouted, scaring every creature, "Please welcome our guests on this tour, Aloe and Lotus!" She opened the day revealing the two spa twin sisters, who waved them in. Every creature's noses instantly caught the smell of herbs and shampoo fragrances, creating an air of calm. "Welcome to our spa! Ve hope you will enjoy ze experience!" Aloe beckoned them in. Every creature looked around to take in the sight and smell. Ponies walked to and fro, wearing plain towels and gowns. They spotted Rarity and Fluttershy just moving into a nearby corridor, probably doing their routine spa meetup. Other in the waiting corner with a gown on, reading a magazine, was- "Rainbow Dash?!" Silverstream shouted out, causing the pegasus to jump out of her seat with a yelp, throwing her gown off and trying her best to act normal. A small blush on her face told the host otherwise. "What are you doing here?" Autumn asked, a hoof over her mouth. Rainbow was about to say something to save her tomboyish reputation, but Lotus came in. "Rainbow Dash is one of our most loyal customers. She comes in to order her daily pampered muscle massage and indulgent hooficure." Rainbow Dash's face turned a darker shade of red at that. Every creature turned to each other, before laughing their flanks off. "Yeah, yeah, lack it up," Rainbow Dash huffed. "We'll let you enjoy your pampered muscle massage and indulgent hooficure," Pinkie mocked, earning her a sharp glare from the pegasus. "Anyway," Gabby tried to contain her laughter, "I believe you are giving us a tour of the spa." The spa twins looked at each other, before nodding. "Come right this way, every creature," Aloe guided them. After walking a good distance from the waiting room, they came across a row of wooden doors. " 'Is here is our saunas, a member of staff takes care of an individual steamer to make each one nice and warm. Occasionally we melt some ice for extra moisture, or fragrent water so ze odour wafts the room," Aloe pointed out, "We have special group saunas as well. Would you like a try?" Every creature nodded and went into one of the group sauna rooms. They instantly felt their muscles relax as the warm moisture hit them. They all gave a sigh of satisfaction. "This is relaxingly amazing!" Silverstream lolled her tongue out with a satisfied look on her face. "Thank you," Aloe smiled, "Why don't we show you the other facilities?" Aloe and Lotus went around the spa, showing the different departments and allowing some of them to sample them. Silverstream took to the claw filing, Pinkie loved the mud-baths, Gabby felt extra-relaxed the specialist wing massages and Marble gave a content sigh with the bubble baths. At the end of the tour, every creature came out fully relaxed with content smiles on their faces. "Now that was a great day at the spa," Pinkie smiled and sighed happily, "How did every creature find it?" "The Peaks of Peril's waterfalls cannot compare to the wonder of those hooves," Hooves gave a dopey smile of content, "Is it true that Celestia and Luna came here for a makeover?" "That is true," Lotus giggled, "Luna wanted to go disco, though I have no idea why Celestia chose a goth theme." "I guess she wanted to be the dark side of the sun for the day," Gabby giggled. "They invite creatures from far and wide, they even invited a sea serpent for Cranky Doodle and Matilda's wedding," Pinkie pondered out loud. "Wow!" Silverstream clapped her claws. "Well, that's all we have time for today, every creature," Pinkie finished off, "Thank you to Aloe and Lotus for showing us around the spa. If you happen to visit Ponyville, be sure to pay a visit to the most relaxing places in all of Equestria!" "It's a pleasure!" Aloe smiled "Be sure to come again soon. Every creature is welcome," Lotus added in.