Chapter 5: A Problem Between Two Friends

The next day, Aria and Sun are with Abyss to hang out together like they used to. The three are starting their hang out at the coral reef close to town. That's one of the places, Aria and Abyss used to be at when they were kids.

When they reach the coral reef, Sun is amazed to see how beautiful it is. There are different colors of coral, sea plants, and sea animals.

Aria sighs relaxing on the sand, "This place hasn't changed a bit."

"I know. I still come over to watch over it," Abyss says.

"I like it. It's a good place to relax and watch the sea creatures swim around," Sun replies.

"I know," Aria says.

Sun looks up, and says, "Look there's an angel fish."

"And there's a group of silverfish," Abyss adds.

"Wouldn't be great to bring Princess Twilight and the others here?" Sun asks.

"Yeah. It will be nice that the others can come. Not sure if Moon Shell might be interested," Abyss quietly replies.

But quickly says, "Not that I don't want her to come. It's just, well, she might want to talk about something else… like my dad."

"Abyss, do you not… like Moon Shell talking about your dad or the things he have done?" Aria asks.

Abyss sighs, and admits, "Not really. I mean, I do like to talk about my dad once in a while. But when it comes to the stuff that he has done to everyone, including me… that's not what I really want to bring up."

"So talking about your dad isn't really the issue, is about all the stuff that he did to everyone," Sun says.

"That's right. My father wasn't always like he was a thousand years ago. He was actually very nice, and always done good with his job. But all of that changed when he found the orb of power, he became mean, selfish, and greedy. And the more he uses it, the more it consume him, until it completely over took him," Abyss sadly explains.

Aria sighs, "And the only way to save him was to destroy him and the source of that awful power."

"You got it," Abyss agrees.

"And you wish all of this will just stay buried through history?" Sun asks.

Abyss sadly nods her head.

Sun wonders, "Have you talked to Moon Shell about it? It seems like something she should she talks about it, it makes you sad."

"I… I tried, but everytime I try to ask her, she either interrupts with something, gets distracted by something, or talk about my father like he is just an evil sorcerer. Even though many already know the truth," Abyss says, and on the verge of crying.

Aria and Sun look at each other with concern looks on their faces. Black Abyss doesn't like when Moon Shell brings up her father, but doesn't seem to notice how it's making Abyss feel.

Sun calmly says, "But I'm sure Moon Shell didn't to hurt you like that.

"Well… she is," Abyss sadly replies.

Sun and Aria look at each other in concern. Abyss is having a real problem with Moon Shell. Abyss has tried to talk to her, but Moon Shell doesn't seem to notice.

Meanwhile, Princess Twilight, Sonata, and Adagio are hanging out with Moon Shell and are seeing the decorations. Moon Shell is showing Princess Twilight the decorations that is being done here.

"I admit, I love what they're doing with the place. It's been long since we worked here," Adagio says.

"Yeah. It's going to be a great party. I can't believe everypony is helping out," Princess Twilight replies.

"Well when everypony heard about the Dazzlings return and two princesses are here, they got really excited. So they decide to help out with the party preparations," Moon Shell explains.

"Aww, that is so nice of them," Sonata says with glee.

"Yeah. Everyone is working hard to see the party goes well," Adagio agrees.

"I know. It's to thank you for saving us from the curse Black Stone put on us, and bringing our kingdom back to life," Moon Shell happily says.

This make Princess Twilight, Adagio, and Sonata remember the reason why they're here.

Adagio comes over, and asks, "Moon Shell, there's something we need to talk about."

"Ooh, what is it?" Moon Shell asks with a smile.

"Um, well, have you notice how Dark Abyss has been feeling lately?" Adagio asks.

"Of course I have, we've been having a wonderful time and even though she is shy, I can still see the smile on her face," Moon Shell answers.

The three friends look at each other in concern.

Princess Twilight asks, "So… You haven't noticed anything that she could be, you know, bothered or upset about something."

"Nope. Nothing much," Moon Shell answers, shaking her head.

"Are you sure? I mean, when we got here and you brought up Black Stone, she doesn't seem very happy," Sonata replies.

"I haven't notice. I mean, Black Stone is a really mean Merpony, but he wasn't all that bad. Of course, he did pull all these mean pranks and magic spells on everypony in the castle. Not to mention, he turned everypony into coral and turning you into sirens," Moon Shell says.

Adagio and Sonata narrow their eyes and turn their eyes to each other. Then straight back at Moon Shell.

Adagio mutters, "Don't remind us."

"Yeah. Don't remind us," Sonata adds in the same expression.

Princess Twilight look at the two annoyed Dazzlings and can see there is a problem with Moon Shell and Dark Abyss.

Later on at lunch time, the five friends gather together to talk about the friendship problem they now have. What's more, they need to figure out how to solve it.

"Okay, what do we know," Sun says.

Aria nods her head, "Right, Dark Abyss doesn't like that Moon Shell is talking about the crimes that he committed."

"Right. But Moon Shell doesn't see, to notice it," Princess Twilight agrees.

"And whenever Dark Abyss tries to speak up, Moon Shell seems to interrupt her, and continues to talk about her had more," Sonata adds.

"So now the question is, how are we going to help the two with this friendship problem?" Adagio says, thinking on the situation.

"Well, we need to help Abyss speak up to Moon Shell. We know that Moon Shell doesn't mean to, but Dark Abyss has to tell Moon Shell how she really feels," Sun explains.

"You're right, and we can be there to help her whenever she needs it. We can only hope it works," Princess Twilight says in concern.

"Yeah. Especially with Abyss. She can be pretty shy when talking about what's on her mind," Aria agrees.

Swimming inside the kitchen, Dark Abyss comes to see the girls having some cookies.

"Hi girls, what's going on?" Abyss asks.

"Hi Abyss, what you been doing?" Sonata asks with a smile.

"Fine. I'm doing fine," Abyss answers, sounding a little force.

"You don't sound fine," Aria replies.

"It's okay. There's not much we need to worry about," Abyss reassures.

Adagio sighs, and explains, "Abyss, we know what the friendship problem we need to fix."

"Really? That's good. Who will that be?" Abyss asks with a smile.

"It's you and Moon Shell. You two are the ones with a friendship problem," Sun answers.

Abyss becomes stunned to hear it.

Princess Twilight explains, "And we know it's true. You don't like that Moon Shell talk bad about your dad, but she doesn't notice it. You feel shy about speaking up to why. And when you do try to speak up, Moon Shell interrupts you or get distracted."

"She's right. You have trouble letting Moon Shell knows what bothering you, and Moon Shell isn't aware on how the conversation with your dad is making you feel. You need to tell her, and we'll help you make it stop," Aria adds

"Are… Are you sure that I should?" Abyss asks.

Sonata nods her head, "Positive."

Abyss sighs, and says, "Alright, I'll try."

After having lunch, the girls take Abyss to the castle to see Moon Shell in the royal garden. There are different kinds of sea coral and sea plants of different colors and shape.

Adagio calls out, "Moon Shell!"

Moon Shell looks to see the girls and happily waves to them, and swim right over to them.

"Hi guys, whatcha doing?" Moon Shell asks.

"Well, Abyss has something to tell you," Aria says, helping Abyss get close to Moon Shell.

"What is it?" Moon Shell asks.

"Well, um… You see, it's about you talking about my dad," Abyss shyly says

"What is it? I mean, I know your dad can be mean, and nasty when it comes to his pranks. And how he's been treating everypony," Moon Shell asks, and begins to talk.

"Moon Shell…" Abyss begins.

But Moon Shell interrupts, "I mean. How did a orb turned him it o a total baddie. It is like so weird, you know. And let's not forget about the pranks he had done on the jesters and the clowns. They were so mean."

Abyss turns her head away, and mutters, "I wish she will stop doing that."

Sun and the others can see this is not going so well.

Adagio calmly says, "Moon Shell, you're not…"

But Moon Shell continues, "I mean, he can be a really jerk sometimes. I mean, he used to be so nice to us until that orb got a hold of him. And has took things too far when he turned everypony in the kingdom into sea coral and the Dazzlings into sirens. Only to be destroyed by the very girls who put a curse on and her friends."

Having enough, Abyss angrily shouts, "I wish you will stop that you… You… Air Bubble!"

"Huh?" Moon Shell reacts with confused looks.

Sun and the others can see this is not going well at all.

"Just stop you, you are talking more than a clam singing a very long song!" Abyss angrily screams.

"Abyss, are you okay? Why are you shouting?" Moon Shell asks.

"Oh, now you are starting to see how I'm feeling! You never noticed how I've been feeling when you were talking about my dad!" Abyss screams.

"Why is that upsetting you? I mean, I wasn't talking about you. You father was an evil sorcerer that practically put usand the kingdom into coral," Moon Shell asks, looking a bit frustrated.

"Stop saying that!" Abyss screams, and on the verge of crying.

"Why are you acting like this? You know that your father did all the things I was talking about," Moon Shell asks looking frustrated.

Abyss angrily shouts, "I don't care. He's still my father, and he will always will be. I still love him, even after all the bad things he did."

"If you love him that much, then maybe you should join him destroying the kingdom instead of being trapped in sea coral for the past thousand years!" Moon Shell shouts in anger.

Sun and the girls including Abyss gasp in shock. Moon Shell becomes stunned to hear what she has said, and realizes what she has done.

Abyss begins to shed tears, and quietly says, "I think I should go."

"Yeah. You should," Moon Shell replies.

Abyss begins to swim away as she is begins to cry. While Moon Shell swims back to the castle. The five are the only ones in the garden, and are stunned to see that both the two merponies have their feelings hurt really bad. And now the problem has got worse.