Chapter 6: Talk Things Out

In the castle throne room, Sun and the others are discussing about what has happen in the garden. Both Moon Shell and Dark Abyss's feeling end up getting hurt, especially Abyss's feelings.

Sonata sadly sighs, and says, "That didn't go well at all."

"I know. Abyss is really upset with Moon Shell for talking to her like that," Aria says.

"And I bet Moon Shell feels pretty awful about talking like that to Abyss," Sun adds.

"There's got to be a way to help them understand their feelings toward each other," Princess Twilight says.

Sun calmly says, "I think Moon Shell is the one who really need to fix this."

"How so?" Sonata asks.

"All of this happen because Moon Shell wasn't being considerate to Abyss' feelings, and only she is one that Abyss needs to talk to. Of course, Abyss did lost her temper with Moon Shell," Sun explains.

"So what do we do?" Adagio asks.

"We need to talk to Moon Shell and Abyss, separately. Aria, you, and Sonata will talk to Abyss. Twilight, Adagio, and I will talk to Moon Shell. After that, we'll bring them both back to the garden so they can talk it out," Sun says.

"Sounds like a plan," Sonata agrees.

"But will they both talk. They both are probably upset," Twilight wonders.

"We have to try," Adagio says.

Sun nods her head, "She's right. We need to help them, and we need to talk to the, about it.

The five split up to talk to the two torn friends.

Moon Shell is in her bedroom crying in her bed. She feels really bad for saying hose mean words to one of her best friends. And now, she's afraid Abyss is never going to be her friend again.

She hears knocking on the door, and Adagio's voice, "Moon Shell, can we come in?"

Moon Shell lifts her head up, and says, "Come in!"

The doors open, and Adagio, Twilight and Sun swim into the room.

Adagio swims to Moon Shell who is still laying on her bed, and asks, "Are you alright?"

"No! No I'm not! I… I just can't believe I hurt Abyss' feelings. Really bad! Now she doesn't want to be my friend anymore," Moon Shell answers in tears.

"Not if you're going to do something about it," Adagio calmly says.

"But… I don't even know why she is upset about. I wasn't talking about her… Just her dad," Moon Shell replies.

Sun swims over, and says, "And that's what bothering her. She's probably knows you didn't mean to, but you haven't been considerate about her feelings."

Moon Shell life her head up, and looks at Sun with a questionable look, "I haven't?"

"No. Abyss has been trying to tell you how much you talking bad about her father bugs her, but you don't see, to listen. Even if Black Stone done bad things in the past, Abyss still cares for him. And what Adagio and the others told me, he was the only family she had. You need to respect what Abyss want from you and her feeling. Otherwise, you're going to lose them," Sun explains.

Moon Shell thinks about it, and realizes how much she hasn't been acting like a friend to Abyss.

Moon Shell says in remorse, "Oh, looks like I messed up more than that conversation with Abyss."

"Messes and mistakes can be fixed Moon Shell… But this one, you have to do on your own," Princess Twilight says.

"But… I don't know if I can face her again, not with how I acted," Moon Shell worriedly replies.

"It's alright. The girls and I will be there for you," Adagio reassures.

Moon Shell looks to see Adagio and the others showing reassuring smiles on their faces.

Moon Shell nods her head, and says, "Alright. I'll do it."

"But where is Aria and Sonata?" Moon Shell asks.

"They're looking for Abyss right now," Princess Twilight answers.

Luckily, it haven't taken Aria and Sonata to find Abyss. They find her at the coral reef area she likes to go to. Sadly, they see her crying on the ground with her hooves covering her face.

Aria swims to Abyss, "Abyss, are you alright?"

"No. I'm not okay," Abyss whimpers.

"It's okay Abyss. I'm sure Moon Shell didn't mean to say those mean things," Sonata says, giving Abyss a hug.

"How can I be sure? She never cared how I felt at all. I tried to talk to her, but she never listen. And… And… I didn't make thing better by losing my temper," Abyss says in tears.

Aria calmly says, "Yeah. I'm not good in holding my temper either. We both aren't good at that, especially Adagio's temper."

Abyss giggles, and says, "I remember. She screamed at us for breaking her sea shell necklace."

"And then, my dad told her that yelling and screaming is not the way to show others how you feel," Aria says.

"Yeah. We also understand when it comes to being brought back to stuff you weren't happy about," Sonata says.

Aria groans, "I remember. After the whole Battle of the Bands, a few people, especially Trixie saying things about us being sirens and about what we did to take over the school. Honestly, I think Trixie does that on purpose to make us feel bad."

"Yeah. She wasn't under our spell, and she was still acting mean," Sonata agrees.

"Wow! I guess you three understands how it feels," Abyss replies.

Aria nods her head, "Yeah. They didn't know how bad we felt until we told them. And Sun and the others were there with us to help us make sure they listen."

"So what do I do then?" Abyss asks.

"You need to take a deep breath, and calmly let Moon Shell know how you feel. And don't worry, the girls and I will be there to help you and Moon Shell talk it out," Aria explains.

Abyss becomes wearily, and says, "I don't know."

"Come on Abyss, Moon Shell feels pretty bad about the whole thing. And I'll bet she really wants to say sorry to you," Sonata says.

Abyss looks at the two friends, and feels like they're telling the truth. Plus, she and Moon Shell are good friends, and friends let's them know how they feel.

Abyss takes a deep breath, and says, "Alright, I'll do it."

"Atta girl! Now let's go, the others are meeting us in the castle garden!" Sonata cheers.

And so the three swim back to the castle garden

I'm the castle garden, Sun, Moon Shell, and the others are wait g for Abyss and the others to arrive. Moon Shell is so nervous and ashamed. She still feels bad about what happened earlier, but knows that her friendship with Abyss means a lot to her. She knows that she needs to make this right.

They hear Sonat calling out, "Hey guys, we're here!"

Moon Shell and the others look to see Abyss, Aria, and Sonata swimming towards them. Abyss looks rather scared that she is hiding part of her face behind her mane. Moon Shell rubs her hooves together and butting her lip. She hope she doesn't mess this conversation up. With help From Sun, Adagio, and Princess Twilight, Moon Shell swims to Abyss who is being supported by Aria and Sonata.

When the two stand face to face, the two are not saying a word to each other.

Moon Shell nervously says, "Hey Abyss."

"Hey, Moon Shell," Abyss shyly replies.

The two manages to speak up at the same time, "I'm sorry."

The two stop in surprised. They are both apologizing to each other.

Abyss is the first to speak up, "I'm sorry for calling you an air bubbles, and yelling at you. I just… Don't like the way you were talking about my dad. And I should have been more calm about it. And I should have said something sooner."

"You don't need to apologize. You have the right to yell at me. You've been trying to tell me how much talking about the dead deed your dad had done bothers you, but I didn't listen. I keep talking and interrupting you when every you mention it. I didn't realize it until Adagio, Sun, and Twilight told me," Moon Shell says in remorse.

Then Moon Shell begins to cry, "And I should have never said those awful things to you. Just because your father did all those thing, doesn't give me the right to talk about it out loud. And I never meant to be so inconsiderate about your feelings like that… I… Wasn't being a friend at all! And I'm so… Sorry!"

Moon Shell continues to cry as she feels really bad for everything she has done.

Abyss begins to cry and says, "I'm sorry too, about the things that I said."

Soon the two pull each other to a hug and continue to cry in each other's arms.

Moon Shell smiles with tears, "Does this mean we're still friends?"

"Defetenly," Abyss answers.

"And we'll never let any of this happen again," Moon Shell says.

"I will like that," Abyss replies with a smile.

Sun and the others smile to see that the two friends are back together again. And what's more, the two are starting to become better friends.

Moon Shell turns to Sun and the others, "Thank guys."

"It's no problem," Sun says.

"We're glad to see you two are friends again," Sonata says.

Just then, King Conch Spike enter the garden to see the seven friends.

"Hello girls, having a good time in the garden?" Conch Spike replies.

"Yes daddy, we were having a great time," Moon Shell says.

Then Conch Spike says, "Listen, there are still plenty of things we need to do for the party, so we're going to need everyone's help."

He turns to The Dazzlings, Sun, and Princess Twilight, "I also like to know if you all like to be performing for us."

"Really?!" Sonata asks with glee.

"Yes. I wouldn't have my favorite signings unable to do a show while we're here," Conch Spike says with a smile.

Adagio says, "We would love to."

"I think it will be a great change to sing underwater," Sun

"Yippie!" Moon Shell cheers.

Princess Twilight says, "Then let's get to work."

In no time, Sun, Princess, Twilight, The Dazzlings, Moon Shell, and Abyss are helping out with the party preparations. Even the Dazzlings' family join in to help out. They set up the decorations, the food, and some instruments. Sun and Adagio work together to help write a song for the occasion. A day have gone by, and they are able to finish the part for tomorrow night.

The night before the party, Moon Shell invites the girls including Abyss to a sleepover in her room. The girls are all ready for bed.

Sonata yawns, "That was fun and tiring for the past few days."

"Yeah. And tomorrow we're going to have a party. And you guys are the guest of honor. You also going to perform too," Moon Shell happily says.

Princess Twilight smiles, "It was nice of your father to provide instruments for us."

"It was no problem. I can't wait till the party tomorrow," Moon Shell happily says.

Abyss yawns, "I'm getting very tired. I think it's time for us to get some sleep."

"You're right. Tomorrow is the big night," Adagio says.

Then Abyss says, "And guys, there is something I need to apologize."

"Is this about your dad, then there's nothing you need to apologize," Aria says.

"No. You see, I was kind of spying on you the day you came to town," Abyss shyly replies.

"What?" Sun questions.

"Yeah. I saw Moon Shell swimming out of the city so I decided to talk to her. But then I saw you guys and decided to follow you for a little. I remember that I need to pick up Crescendo, so o swim to the school. Then I saw you guys there," Abyss explains.

Sonata giggles, "That's alright. To be honest, we didn't even know you were there. I guess it's because Moon Shell is eager to show us around."

"I'll take your work for it," Abyss replies.

Sun yawns, and says, "Now let's get some sleep."

"Right," Moon Shell says, and turns off the lights.

Moon Shell says, "Night guys."

"Night," The others reply.

Soon the seven friends are off to sleep for the night, and tomorrow they are going to have a party.