As the gang rode inside of the giant walking submarine (CHIP) to the ocean with Dytoha's tank hooked to the back end, CHIP suddenly started activating itself again.
"Incoming transmission from Princess Celestia and Princess Luna", spoke the computer voice of CHIP. And then, the cealing of the submarine projected out a green hologram with the transmission glitching slightly with the faces of both Luna and Celestia in the frame.
"We almost forgot to tell you all", spoke Luna, "We needed to tell you about this 'Gem of Life and Power' that the Deep Water Steeds are after"
"Well", asked the group in unison, "What about it?"
"We had decided to send somepony to an ancient island of lost temples to find this legendary treasure and keep it with us, safe from any evil-doers who might want its power", said Celestia.
"We had sent that cross-eyed Pegasus named Ditzy Doo to retrieve it for us", added Luna, "But apparently, she somehow lost it and apparently it's now in the ocean"
"When will that cross-eyed muffin-lover ever do something that's not so threatening to the entire world?", growled Rainbow Dash.
"Now good luck, you eight wonderful heroes", the princesses concluded
"End transmission", spoke CHIP and the hologram projection shut down.
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As soon as the transmission ended, the gang suddenly started hearing familiar "hello" calls from outside the walking submarine. Griffy and Applejack opened up a window hatch and looked out to see Snips and Snails racing after them.
"Is this some sort of a joke that Carrotop put you two up to?", asked Griffy.
"Just what in the hay are ya'll doin' outsahde of Ponyville, headin' towards danger?, added AJ.
"We just wanted to join in on the cool adventures you guys always have!", replied Snips.
"Uuuhh, yeah!", added Snails, "What he said!"
"Sorry but this is too dangerous for foals of your age", said Griffy, "We know that Spike's young, but he represents the Spirit of Unity"
"Well when you guys get back", Snips said, "Coulde you, specifically Applejack, send a message to your sister?"
"Fer Apple Bloom?", replied AJ, "And what mahght that be?"
"W-well", stammered Snips with sweat, "We-we-we.."
"We have crushes on her!", interupted Snails.
"Well maybe ah will", said Applejack after a 5 second pause, "Now get movin' on back to your homes now"
And after that, Griffy and AJ closed the window latch and sat back down in their seats.
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As soon as the submarine reached the beach, Dytoha got ready and broke that wall of his tank as hard as he could and then started quickly dragging himself back into the water.
"Meet you all in Marinopolis!", he called back to them and dove deep under the waves.
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CHIP was now in proper submarine mode as it shot through the many depths of ocean water.
"Activate Spirit Armor", anounced CHIP and the eight friends activated their new scuba armor.
"Attention", anounced CHIP, "Mission Objective: Retrieve Gem of Life and Power"
"We know that already", responded Spike.
"Time is limited", continued CHIP, "Farewell and good luck, heroes"
The gang got prepared as the submarine started to fill up with ocean water and the large hatch bagan to open up, allowing them all to step out into the ocean itself.
To Be Continued
