//------------------------------// // Back to Bikini Bottom // Story: G5 Adventures in The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie // by ponydog127 //------------------------------// “So, there are really markings of Twilight Sparkle’s cutie mark?” Hitch asked as he, Pipp and Izzy arrived at the Brighthouse with Sparky. “And they have a protection spell linked into the tree? How did that happen?” “We’re not sure, as of yet,” Zipp said. “But we’re going to have to keep an eye out for some crystals that look like Twilight’s cutie mark. What are we gonna do with Sparky?” “We can keep him in the basement,” Pipp said, taking the baby dragon. “And with the dragon lock Hitch set up, it’s the perfect place for Sparky to wait until we come back.” “Go and do that, and meet us upstairs,” Sunny said. “We have a Unity Quest to go on!” It was only a few minutes later, after they returned, that they went up to the Unity Crystals, and let their magic teleport them into another world. As they tumbled and cheered through the portal, they felt their bodies begin to change slightly, making us wonder… where could they be going? XXXXXXXX Soon, they practically flew out of the portal and into the open world around them, but when they looked around, they saw this open world… was actually open water. This could only mean one thing. Sunny and her friends glanced around, finding their surroundings familiar before Sunny realized where they were. “We’re back in Bikini Bottom!” “We get to see SpongeBob again? All right!” Zipp punched a hoof. “So, where do you think he may be?” “Where else?” Pipp said. “The Krusty Krab is the most hoof-taggable place in town! Besides, SpongeBob seems to work there 24 hours a day, anyway.” “Then, I guess that’s where we’ll start,” Misty said. “Hitch, maybe you and Zipp can go to SpongeBob’s house and look there, in case he has the day off.” “Hey… wait a second,” Hitch said, stopping her. “Is it me, or does Bikini Bottom seem… more populated than last time?” The others looked around and realized that the sheriff was right-- seaponies were EVERYWHERE! Way more than the two royal sisters that the group saw last time. “Maybe Queen Skygrace and Riverstream managed to find more of their old colony,” Zipp hummed. “We should ask somepony on our way.” “Let’s meet at the Krusty Krab in about 30 minutes,” Sunny said. “That should give us enough time to search.” XXXXXXXX Izzy sighed as the four remaining mares approached the best place to eat in Bikini Bottom. “The Krusty Krab… it still looks the same as when we left after Pipp’s concert!” “Hopefully, we won’t have to rescue the secret formula again,” Sunny said with a chuckle. “And I hope Plankton’s remembered what we taught him about teamwork too. He’s not such a bad guy at heart.” “Sure, Sunny,” Pipp said before her stomach growled. “Now, come on-- my tummy is telling me to hurry up!” The other mares giggled and followed Pipp inside the Krusty Krab, where it was heavily populated with customers as they swam up to Squidward, turned the opposite way while he checked his reflection in the mirror. “Ugh… good afternoon, and welcome to the Krusty Krab,” he said with a sigh. “What can I order for--” “Hi, Squidward!” Izzy said cheerfully, causing Squidward to scream and turn to face them. “Oh, Sunny! It's just you and the girls,” Squidward sighed, a smile coming to his face. “And you came back from Equestria to see little old moi?” “Of course we did! We came to see all our friends!” Izzy chirped. “You were the first we came across too! Of course, we do have a Unity Quest to do too.” “Hey… what's under the tarp outside?” Sunny asked, pointing to the tarped item next door, leading Squidward to sigh. “That's just the new Krusty Krab 2 they're opening tomorrow morning,” he said. “You gals and your friends are welcome to come, but I doubt it'll be anything worth seeing.” A familiar laugh made Squidward suddenly cringe. “Oh, I don't know about that, Squidward. When these ponies are around,” the source of the voice slid into view, “things can get VERY interesting.” “SPONGEBOB!!” all four mares cried before running to their friend, enveloping him in a huge hug. “We've missed you so much! We've missed all of you!” Sunny said. “It looks like much hasn't changed since we left.” “Well, other than all the seaponies in town,” Misty shrugged. “When did that happen?” “A couple months ago, actually,” SpongeBob thought back. “Queen Skygrace and Riverstream-- who are living the true royal life-- found a bunch of hippogriffs and seaponies to repopulate the world, and a lot of them moved here, bunking with some citizens. I, uh… even have my own little seapony roommate now.” “Aww… that's so great,” Sunny smiled. “Can we meet them when we go back to your place?” “Actually, she came to work with me today,” SpongeBob smiled, “as my little fast food protégé. Oh, Troooooopiiiiiiiiiic!!!” “Coming, Mr. Squarepants…” The ponies saw a small, timid figure emerge from the doorway, and couldn't help but coo. It seemed to be a young filly, with a unicorn horn on top of her head (strange for a seapony other than Izzy and Misty). She also had sweet, dark violet eyes, a dark blue mane and tail with lavender highlights, green fur with light green fins and darker green hooves, staring up at the older mares with a hint of nervousness. “Tropic, meet my Equestrian besties! Pipp, Izzy, Sunny and Misty!” SpongeBob introduced one by one. “Girls, this is Tropic Dancer, the sweetest sea-unicorn filly in all Bikini Bottom!” “Well, I wouldn't say that,” Tropic said softly. “Since me and Arctic are twins, we share the same level of cute, so… yeah.” “Well, it's great to meet you,” Sunny said gently. “How do you like living with SpongeBob and Gary?” “It's a lot of fun. I'm learning a lot from Mr. Squarepants' fry cook training. And since Patrick took in my sister, I get to see her almost every day,” Tropic said softly, before looking at Sunny for a moment. “SpongeBob told me you had wings and a horn, but… I don't see them. Does this mean you're NOT an alicorn?” “Well, I am, but the wings and horn kind of have a mind of their own,” Sunny shrugged with a chuckle. “No matter how hard I try and control it.” “I better go get the next batch of Krabby Patties ready,” Tropic said. “Pleased to meet you all.” With that, she quickly swam back into the kitchen as Zipp and Hitch arrived with Patrick and another sea-unicorn filly. This one was a bluish color with light gold eyes, a pink mane with green streaks, black hooves and blue fins, looking relatively the same age as Tropic. “Hey, girls! Look who we found!” Hitch said. “Sunnyyyyyy!!!” Patrick wrapped the earth pony mare in a tight hug, causing her to cough. “Good to see you too, Patrick. And you must be Tropic's twin sister, right? Tropic just told us about you.” “Uh, um… yes, ma'am,” the blue sea-unicorn nodded. “I'm Arctic Pearl. Um… may I be excused to go see my sister?” “Sure. She's in the kitchen,” Misty nodded, and the filly quickly swam away. “Wow… and I thought I was shy before I met these ponies.” “They're um… going through some stuff,” Squidward said uneasily. “Poor little fillies were scared out of their minds when they came. The queen thought SpongeBob and Patrick, of all fish folk, were best to look after them, but hey-- what do I know?” “...right,” Zipp nodded. “So, we have some good news-- Opaline is finally gone!” “Oh, that's great! But… why are you here, then?” SpongeBob asked. “We'll figure that out in due time,” Sunny said. “But now, where are those hats? Might as well help you with the rest of your shift.” “That's what we love to hear, Sunny, me girl!” Everyone turned to see Mr. Krabs coming their way with a beaming smile. “Glad you all are back, and just before the lunch rush,” Mr. Krabs said. “Ye mind getting to work?” “You kidding? We'd love to!” Izzy said. “Let's do it!” XXXXXXXX Finally, SpongeBob’s shift was over, and that meant that the group could retire to SpongeBob’s house for the night. “Man… a warm bed will never look so good,” Hitch yawned as they swam through the door. “Am I right?” “I think so, Mr. Hitch,” Tropic yawned. “I'm gonna go up and go to bed. Good night, everypony. Good night, Mr. SpongeBob.” “Night, Tropic!” Izzy waved before the sea-unicorn retreated up the stairs. “So… SpongeBob? Why is she so shy and introverted?” Zipp asked. “What caused her and her sister to be like this?” That seemed to cause SpongeBob to frown with a sigh. “Apparently, she and her sister were raised by their grandpa, and he… didn't treat them the best.” Sunny's eyes went wide at that. “But… what about their mom?” “She was never in sight. The queen thinks that she disappeared or… something worse.” “Poor thing… I can see why she and Arctic are so timid,” Misty frowned. “But… they have you and Patrick now. And that's what matters more than anything else.” “That's true. I just wish they could open up more,” SpongeBob said before yawning. “Let's talk about this more in the morning, okay, guys? I've been dreaming about the Krusty Krab 2 opening tomorrow, and I cannot miss my dreaming schedule.” “Sure thing,” Zipp nodded. “We'll start looking for activity right afterwards.” But what they didn't realize was that the little green sea-unicorn was watching them from upstairs, tears glistening as they kept talking about her, her sister and their situation, making her wish one thing. “I wish Arctic and I could finally have our mom back…” Then, after making her wish, she kissed the star-shaped pendant on the nightstand and went off to sleep, and within the hour, the others were sure to follow, ready for the day ahead.