Chapter 4: Reunited with Friends and Family

Sometime later, the group has arrive at the castle. Moon Shell and the guards guide the others down the castle and reach the two giant doors. The guards open the doors,mane Moon Shell escort them in.

Once in the throne room, they can see Moon Shell's father: King Conch Spike on the throne.

Moon Shell swims over, and happily says, "Hi daddy. We got visitors. Of course, you're the one who have us brought here."

"Yes. I heard," Conch Spike says.

He turns to the Dazzlings, and says, "Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze, Sonata Dusk, welcome back to Merpony Wave Cove."

"It's in honor to see you again your majesty," Adagio says, bowing her head.

Aria and Sonata does the same.

Conch Spike smiles, and says, "Please, there's no need for formality. It is good to see you after all mellinnea. And I see you brought two new friends with us.

Sonata swims to Sun and Twilight, "Yeah. These are our friends, Princess Twilight Sparkle and Princess Sun. But you don't need to be formal with them."

"Yes. Princess Twilight Sparkle and Princess Sun, it's nice to finally meet you," Conch Spike says.

"It's nice to meet you your majesty," Princess Twilight and Sun reply.

"So what brings you all to Merpony Wave Cove?" The King asks.

"Well you see, I'm known as the Princess of Friendship in Equestria. And it's my job along with my friends to help spread the magic of friendship. The mp has sent me, Sun, and the Dazzlings to solve a friendship problem here," Princess Twilight explains.

"And hearing that this is where the Dazzlings live, they agree to show us around. Until we met Moon Shell," Sun adds.

Aria chuckles, "Lets not forget that Moon Shell was spying on us so I had to pounce her."

"I see that Moon Shell is pretty good on how to get into trouble," Conch Spike says with laughter.

"Pretty much," Adagio remarks.

"Hey!" Moon Shell exclaim.

Everyone begin laughing with smiles on their faces. Even Abyss is laughing and showing smile. Suddenly, the doors open and two merponies enter the throne room.

Crescendo quickly recognize them, "Hi mom. Hi dad."

Crescendo swims over and give his parents a hug.

Moon Shell happily says, "Hello Ocean Breeze. His Tsunami Wave."

"Hello princess, it's nice to see you again," The male Merpony, Tsunami says.

The female Merpony, Ocean Breeze says, "The guards told us about our daughters have returned to the city."

"It's true," Moon Shell happily says.

Sonata happily shouts, "Mommy!"

Sonata quickly smiles over and gives her mother a big hug.

"Sonata!" Ocean Breeze happily says. Then gives Sonata hug too.

Tsunami swims over to the other Dazzlings, and happily says, "Adagio, Aria, look how big you two have group. I miss you."

"We miss you too," Adagio says, giving her dad a hug.

"Me too," Aria replies, giving her dad a hug too.

Sonata, Ocean Breeze, and Crescendo swim to the others and the whole family join together for a group hug. Sun and Princess Twilight feel like they are going to cry, to see that the Dazzlings are able to see their family again.

After the family is reunited, Moon Shell and her father have invited The Dazzlings, along with their friends and families for some lunch.

"So, you three are here with the princesses to solve a friendship problem here?" Tsunami asks.

"Yes. Moon Shell is showing us around. So far as we know, we haven't seen a friendship problem yet," Sonata says.

But Aria mutters, "I think otherwise."

"So Abyss, what you been doing around town?" Adagio asks.

Ocean Breeze answers, "Oh, she's been living with us for some time now."

"You have?" Adagio questions.

"Hu huh," Abyss answers.

"Yeah. Since Black Stone was destroyed by you guys, your parents decided to take her since she doesn't have anyone else to live with," Moon Shell replies.

"Yeah. That sounds about right," Abyss quietly replies, in a sad tone.

Sun and Adagio look at Abyss in concern. Then they look at Moon Shell.

Then Moon Shell saya, "But don't worry, that's all in the past. Abyss and I are good friends, and we hang out with each other all the time. Except when she's working, and picking up Crescendo."

"Is that what you're doing when we arrive?" Princess Twilight asks.

"Uh huh," Abyss answers, nodding her head.

Sonata giggles, "Sounds fun, I guess it's like you're part of the family."

"Except, she's not really part of the family. She was Black Stone's daughter after all," Moon Shell clarifies.

Abyss sadly sighs, and turns her head away. Sun, The Dazzlings, and Princess Twilight look at each other in concern. They are starting to know who is the one having the friendship problem.

"Now Moon Shell, that is all in the past. Your friends are back, and we should focus on something special," Conch Spike says.

"What's that?" Princess Twilight asks.

"I like to celebrate the occasion by having a special celebration three days. To celebrate your return and you and your friends heroism that freed us from the curse," Conch Spike explains.

Everyone begin to smile when they hear that a part will be going on. Even Abyss begins to smile, well a little bit. Sun and Adagio look at Abyss to see her smiling a little, but can tell something is bothering her.

After the long day, The Dazzlings' parents offer them to stay at their home for the night. They have dinner, play a few games, and do all kinds of stuff. After Abyss, Crescendo, and the parents gone to sleep for the night. Sun, Princess Twilight, and the Dazzlings are down stairs in the living room discussing about the friendship mission.

"I think today have gone really well," Princess Twilight says.

"I do agree, but I since there is a real Adagio called us here," Sun replies.

"That's right. I hate to say it, but I think the friendship problem is between Moon Shell and Dark Abyss," Adagio explains.

"So I'm not the only one thinking that," Sun says.

"I agree. There is definitely up with those two," Sonata replies.

Arai says, "Yeah. And I think I know what that problem is."

"What's that? I only notice those two have a problem," Sonata asks.

"I don't think Dark Abyss like Moon Shell talking about her dad, like… at all," Aria calmly explains.

"I agree. Dark Abyss seems to be upset when Moon Shell keep bringing stuff about her dad, and I don't think Moon Shell realizes how much it bothers her," Princess Twilight adds.

"You're right," Sonata sadly agrees.

"Still, if talking about her father bother her so much, how come Dark Abyss hasn't say anything to Moon Shell?" Sun wonders in concern.

"That's something we need to ask in the morning," Princess Twilight answers.

"But will she want to talk about it with us? I mean, she probably doesn't want to talk or do anything that has to do with her dad," Sonata asks.

"That's something that Dark Abyss will have to do on her own. But I know somepony who might be able to convince her to talk," Adagio says, turning her eyes to Aria.

"And who will that be?" Aria asks.

Adagio grins, "You of course. Out of all three of us, you hang out with Abyss the most. You're basically our best bet."

"That's true," Aria says.

Aria sighs, "It's kind of been a long time since we talk about personal problem."

"That's a good idea. But if we're going to solve this problem, we need to do this together," Princess Twilight says.

Sun swims to Aria, I can come with you. I like to get to know Dark abyss a little more."

"And Adagio, Sonata, and I can hang out with Moon Shell. I actually like to ask her and her father the culture and traditions of Merpony Wave Cove," Princess Twilight says.

The others stare at her with their eyes blinking a few times.

"And still need to help with Moon Shell and Dark Abyss of course," Princess Twilight sheepishly replies.

Adagio yawns, "Well, it's starting to get late. So let's go to bed for the night, and work on getting the situation done in the morning."

"Right," Sun replies.

The girls swim back upstairs and go to the guest room to sleep for the night. Unknown to the girls, Dark Abyss is watching the girls go upstairs and into the room. She sadly sigh, and closes the door to the room to go back to sleep.