//------------------------------// // Chapter 8 The Sharks Take Over // Story: The Seaponies // by opuscon789 //------------------------------// After the party, the Mane 6 went into the library and Twilight talked about what they did in Atlantores. “That was a very interesting story, Twi,” Applejack said. “Thanks! It’s really neat down there. We’ll all have to visit sometime,” Twilight replied. “I might have to go back.” Numeral looked concerned as he looked down. “What’s wrong, darling? you seem blue,” Rarity asked. “It was just the nightmare I had last night. I’m worried that all of the seaponies are being eaten right as we speak. I don’t know if my dream was going to come true or not but I just need to find out if they’re all right,” Numeral expanded. “Sharks are known for such actions...”       “So, that was what your dream was about? Seaponies were being eaten by sharks?” Twilight asked. “Yes...” Numeral answered. “And so was I. And so were you all.” The six friends are shocked. “You mean we're going to die because of a shark?” Fluttershy asked as she worried. “I don’t know if that’s going to happen or not. But I’m leaving tomorrow morning and heading back to the sea to find out what happened when I was gone,” Numeral said. “I can’t let you go alone, not if what you’ve said does come to pass,” Twilight said. She actually just wanted an excuse to spend more time with their new friend. “Twilight, you might get killed out there. Plus, I think the spell you put on yourself has worn out. And it’s too dangerous because when I found you, you were knocked out in a octopus's tentacles,” Numeral expanded. “Who knows what else is lurking about that can hurt you?” “But... Numeral, it’s just as dangerous for you!” Twilight yelped. “I know, but I have to do it,” Numeral said. “You could lose your life,” Rainbow said. “You could break your swirly tail,” Pinkie said. “All worth it, if it means I can find out how my ponies are doing. Plus, if something really is going on, I can figure out a way to help quicker,” Numeral said firmly. “So it’s for your job?” Twilight asked. “Yep. I’m wondering if there is a portal spell. Is there such thing a a portal spell Twilight?” he asked. “What type are you talking about?” Twilight asked “The one when you think where you want to go and then a portal appears and then you're there.” “I know one but the one I use, I can only jump short distances. I’ll look it up. Hold on,” Twilight said. She headed into the library. She found the spell quickly and then made a plan. She just couldn’t let Numeral go alone, so she renewed her breathing underwater spell and decided she would jump in the portal after Numeral. “I’ve got it. It doesn’t look too hard,” Twilight shared as she met up with her friends. “Can I do the spell myself?” Numeral asked. He levitated the book Twilight had and read it. “Okay, girls. Wish me luck!” Numeral said, forming the portal. He jumped in, closely followed by Twilight. The portal closed once Twilight had made it. Numeral didn’t notice Twilight coming in. They were both in downtown Atlantores where it was busy. There were seaponies everywhere she looked. Twilight hid right behind a pole and activated her invisibility spell.     “Excuse me, where are you going?” Numeral asked a random seapony. “Anywhere but here!” he cried, rushing off. What’s going on? Twilight thought. “Then, that means that the sharks would be...this way!” Numeral calculated, going against the current of seaponies. Twilight, not wanting to lose him, followed. If he loses his life then I won’t have a friend down here. All I have to do is remain hidden unless I need to show myself, Twilight thought. “Watch it!” a seapony shouted as Twilight bumped into him. He looked around for the source, but he couldn’t figure it out and just shrugged it off. Things were too crazy to worry about mysterious invisible objects, if there really were such things. Twilight sighed in relief, happy her spell was working well enough. Numeral swam home with incredible speed hurrying to make sure that he got out of town before the sharks came. He needed to make sure he was in a safe location so he could think through a plan. Meanwhile back in Ponyville everypony was thinking about Twilight when there was a knock at the door. Spike answered the door and waiting there was Lyra Heartstrings. “Um... can I come in please?” she asked.     “Sure, Lyra. Make yourself at home,” Spike said, letting her in. “What’s going on, Lyra?” Rainbow asked. “Can your friends leave for a minute?” Lyra asked, gesturing to everypony but Pinkie Pie and her. “Is this about...?” Rainbow asked. “Yes.” “You heard her, guys. Go now,” Rainbow said. “But we already know Lyra’s secret,” Rarity said. “YOU TOLD THEM!” Lyra yelled. “We didn’t do it, Numeral did,” Rainbow claimed. “Don’t worry Lyra, they Pinkie Promised,” Pinkie said. “I still don’t trust them,” Lyra said as she looked at them.     “I’m sorry, Can you guys just leave for an itsy bitsy minute!” Pinkie added, showing her friends out the door. “Where’s Twilight?” Lyra asked. “She went with Numeral back to Atlantores,” Pinkie answered. “What?” Lyra was surprised. “Twilight went back to Atlantores with Numeral. They left just 5 minutes ago. They’re there now.” Rainbow said. “How did they get there so fast?” Lyra asked. “Portal spell,” Rainbow said. “They’re in big trouble. I when by Alantorse earlier and realized the sharks have returned.” Lyra said. “So, Numeral’s dream wasn’t just a bunch of hooey?” Rainbow asked. “Numeral dreamt this? Well, yes I guess so,” Lyra said. “Both of them are in trouble; we have to help them out,” Rainbow said. “Maybe I can take my party cannon to heat things up,” Pinkie said. “Before we go, we have to reset the breathe underwater spell,” Rainbow said. “Leave that to me,” Lyra said bravely.   Lyra cast the spell, wrote a little note saying that she was borrowing Rainbow and Pinkie for a bit, and quickly ushered the mares into the portal with her. When they reached Atlantores, the three noticed all of the commotion. “They must have gone against the crowd, since that’s where the sharks are,” Lyra said. “Yeah, I’m pretty sure everypony wouldn’t swim toward them!” Pinkie laughed. “This is no laughing matter. Now, come on. We’ve got to find them, and quick!” Lyra said, leading the way. Some of the seaponies noticed the land ponies as they went against the crowd. “Are they land ponies over there?” one of them said. “Just ignore it, we’ve got to get away! Dang there’s a lot of us,” another replied. Meanwhile, Numeral and Twilight make it to Numeral’s house. Numeral tried to open the door. A shark sneaked up behind him as he tried to unlock the door. Twilight ended the invisibility spell. “Stay away from him!” Twilight cried, kicking the shark in the face. The kick was only hard enough to just make him go a couple feet. That was a terrible mistake. Numeral looked and found Twilight. “What are you doing here, Twilight?! I told you to stay.” “I know, I know. I just couldn’t leave you alone. If I hadn’t come, you’d be shark bait!” Twilight said. “I’m glad you care for me. I’m sorry but it’s too dangerous,” Numeral said. “Hello? Shark here,” the large creature said, trying to get the ponies’ attention. “Numeral, any last words?” Twilight asked as her heart rate jumped. “Well, there’s one thing,” Numeral said, quickly kissing Twilight’s cheek. Twilight floated there, stunned at the action. She felt warm and fuzzy, the fear completely leaving her for the moment. She liked it. “If you’re done now...” the shark said impatiently. “No, wait,” Twilight said, to the surprise of both the shark and Numeral. Twilight turned to face Numeral. “I’ve got something too.” Then, Twilight leaned in and pressed her lips against his.The shark looked away as they kissed. The two broke apart and smiled at each other. Then the shark opened his mouth at both of them and they both closed their eyes. “Not today, mister!” Rainbow shouted, dashing to her friends’ aid. She hit the shark square in the face, dazing the beast. “This is my chance to defeat something in my life other than a dragon,” Rainbow said. “It was Fluttersh—!” Pinkie reminded. “SHUT UP PINKIE!” she yelled. Rainbow attacked the shark with her hooves. The shark scurried off, afraid of getting beaten more. It was humiliating enough that it was a land pony hurting him. “Thanks for saving us,” Twilight said. “Yes, thank you so much,” Numeral said. “It was nothing,” Rainbow said, dusting herself off. “When we we coming on top of the hill we saw you both... kissing,” Pinkie said. “Are you both in love?” The two ponies in question blushed. “Um...” Numeral said, rubbing the back of his neck. “Um... no,” Twilight lied through her teeth.   “You must have seen us, uh, whispering. We were trying to um, figure out how to escape the shark,” Numeral added. “You guys are terrible liars,” Lyra said. “Fine, we’re in love, happy?” Twilight said. “You know what this means? Another party!” Pinkie exclaimed. “Not yet, there are still blood-thirsty sharks roaming around,” Numeral said. “Pinkie you are such a party animal,” Lyra said. “Literally...” Rainbow muttered. “Well, we can’t just sit here and hope that this city is saved. We have to do something,” Lyra said. “Then what are we waiting for? We’ve got Rainbow Dash for all pony’s sake!” Numeral said, hurrying off. “Coming!” Twilight said, following. “Wait up!” the three remaining ponies called, swimming after them. The group swam around town looking for sharks. For every encounter with a shark, there was a seapony in trouble. It was an attack on a city after all. “How are we going to beat them all?” Lyra asked. “Well, you’ve got me,” Rainbow Dash said. “And we’ve got my magic,” Twilight said. “Don’t forget my party cannon!” Pinkie said, pulling out the contraption. “What can a party cannon do to help us?” Lyra asked. “Maybe if we take out all of party stuff and replace it with a big rock. It will damage the shark,” Twilight suggested. “Then it won’t be a party cannon anymore,” Pinkie said.   “Twilight, remember your brother’s wedding? That cannon can do some serious damage!” Rainbow said. “Hey Pinkie Pie, what's in that cannon?” Twilight asked. “It has steamers, balloons, a cake, table cloth, birthday hats, and a table,” Pinkie answered.   “How in Equestria do you fit all that in that little cannon?” Lyra asked. “It’s Pinkie Pie!” Rainbow dismissed. “I think my Pinkie Sense is going off,” Pinkie said with her ears shaking. “What does that mean? I never seen that twitch before?” Twilight asked “I think it means...SHARK ATTACK!” Pinkie screamed. The shark grabbed Twilight and swims across the group. “Why is it always me that gets hurt with the Pinkie Sense?” Twilight said. “I’m coming, Twilight!” Numeral called. The shark struck him with his tail, sending him a good few feet away. “Or...not.” “Numeral, come on!” Rainbow said, coming to Numeral’s aid. She helped him up and the two caught up to Pinkie and Lyra, who were already on the shark’s tail. “Good thing I brought my Party Gun,” Pinkie said. “What is that?” Lyra asked. Pinkie fired the gun and a whole table, tablecloth, birthday hats, balloons and a cake come out. “Dang!” Rainbow said, impressed. She knew this was Pinkie Pie, but this was a whole new level of awesome. The shark was hit square on and he let go of Twilight. “Thanks for saving me there,” Twilight said. “Well, did you expect me to just let him take you away?” Pinkie asked. “No, silly filly!” “Let’s move on, we’re burning daylight,” Lyra said. “Of course,” Twilight said, swimming to Numeral’s side. “Are you okay?” Numeral asked, as the group headed off again. “I’m good enough,” Twilight replied. “It’s better now that I’m with you.” “Well I think we might meet the boss of the sharks soon. I mean, why wouldn’t he want to come and oversee how his minions have done? Does anypony have a plan?” Lyra asked. “What’s everypony’s strengths? Or what do you put to the table?” Twilight asked, taking the leadership role as usual. “We know that Pinkie and Rainbow are covered. Numeral, what do you have?” Lyra asked. “Well, I can do magic,” Numeral said. “You are pretty smart. Maybe you and I can join forces,” Twilight said. “Aww! That’d be so cute!” Pinkie Pie said. “Nothing’s cute when we’re preparing for battle, Pinkie,” Rainbow said. “Well, it’s a little cute...” Lyra said. “I wish I had my rainbow dye with me. I would mark my cheeks to tell that I’m ready for battle,” Rainbow said. “You don’t have to worry. I brought rainbow dye just incase of rainbow dye emergencies,” Pinkie said as she lifted a rock and grabbed a bottle of rainbow dye. “When did you pu—,” Rainbow stopped. “Good job Pinkie Pie.”   “Thank you, Dashie! Here,” Pinkie Pie said, handing Rainbow the bottle. Rainbow opened it and marked her cheeks. I’m ready, she thought.   “What about you, Lyra? What can you do?” Twilight asked. “I can play awesome music,” Lyra answered. “I can also do magic.” “Those will come in handy,” Twilight said. “I think we're covered.”   “Are we ready then?” Pinkie asked. “I think we are. Be prepared, everypony, this might get our hooves dirty,” Twilight said, looking grimly ahead into the distance.