Maretime Bay Day: Part 2
Zipp answered her phone where she was using a facetime call with her mother, Queen Haven who was struggling with the camera.
Haven: Zephyrina? Are you there? He-hello?! I can't see you.
Zipp: Hi, Mom.
Haven was then able to adjust the camera as she saw Zipp through her phone.
Haven: *Chuckles* Oh, there you are. It's been ages since I've seen my fillies! At least Pipp answers her phone when I call her. You never do! And you haven't visited Zephyr Heights at all!
Zipp: Nope, you're right! I definitely have not been to Zephyr Heights.
Haven: Well, it's not like you can't fly now, darling. Plus I know you can ask North who knows that Taros group who have that magic train.
The royal pet dog, Cloudpuff then flies up in front of the camera.
Haven: Oh! Cloudpuff wants to say hi! Who's Mommy's little baby? You are!
Haven nuzzled Cloudpuff where Zipp was just weirded out where Haven regained her focus and continued her call.
Haven: You were saying?
Zipp: Oh, it was just–
Haven: Listen, Zipp, dear. I called because I'm going to need you to move back home, okay?
Zipp: What?! No! No way!
Haven: I know you've had fun with your new friends and all, plus your coltfriend who I approve of, but you're a princess, darling. You're going to be Queen one day! Oh, now that I think about it, North himself will become the mighty Dragon King. And of course a King needs a Queen.
Zipp: I know. What about Pipp, though?
Haven: Well… your sister has her little salon project, and while I do like the idea of you being there to keep an eye on her and to help Nemesis whenever that hero work needs to be done, let's face it, she livestreams everything, she even did livestream of North taking a nap which actually was adorable, so that's not really necessary. Plus there are plenty of heroes there already. You're the one I need here, studying my every move and representing the royal family.
Zipp: But I'm not sure if I'm ready to leave just yet.
Haven: And why wouldn't you be?
Zipp: Um…There's a festival soon?
Haven: Hmm. I do suppose festival planning does count as a useful skill for your future on the throne. As Queen, you'll be responsible for arranging state dinners, teas, parties…
Zipp: Uh. Oh!
Zipp started to mimic static as she started to shake the screen.
Zipp: You're…! Breaking…! Up…!
Zipp hung up as her screen went black as she put her phone away as she walked up to the railing and saw the view of Maretime Bay where Sunny and North walked up behind her.
Sunny: Is everything okay?
North Star: I sensed your emotions from below. Is something bothering you?
Zipp: Yeah. It's just that I love it here in Maretime Bay so much. I don't want to leave yet.
Sunny: Leave?
Zipp: Go back to Zephyr Heights.
North Star: But you just got here!
Zipp: I know. I'm not ready to become a full-time, heir-to-the-throne princess yet. Not the way my mom expects me to be, anyway. But… I'm not sure if I fit in here either.
Sunny: Of course you do!
North Star: Sunny is right. You fit in here just as much as everypony else.
Zipp: Even if all I do is fly around and try out new moves?
Sunny: It's what you love to do! As Izzy would say…
North and Sunny: It makes your sparkle shine really bright!
Zipp: I don't know. Maybe my mom is right. Maybe I should just go back to Zephyr Heights and really try to be the kind of princess everypony is hoping for. *Sighs* I'm going to have to do it someday.
Zipp walked closer to the railing and just looked out to the town.
Sunny: At least stay until Maretime Bay Day. Then you can decide.
Zipp turned around as she smiled.
Zipp: Okay, yeah. I guess I can't miss that.
North Star: And if we're all here for you. Just like how I'm here for you.
North walked to Zipp and kissed her on the cheek.
Sunny: Hey, if you're going to start kissing…
North chuckled as he kissed Sunny on the cheek.
Sunny: Now, come on! We have a festival to plan and it needs your magic, too!
As Zipp was about to walk inside, two pegasi were flying only for their wings to glitch as they started to fall.
Zipp: That's not good.
Zipp was about to go help the two pegasi only for them to be flying again.
Zipp: Weird.
As Zipp headed inside, the Unity Crystals themselves started to glitch.
The scene changes to Sunny who was holding a special wreath covered in ribbons.
Sunny: Ribbon Wreaths are the traditional decoration of Maretime Bay Day. We hang them on our front doors, on Mane Street, everywhere!
The scene shows that most of the interior of the Brighthouse was decorated with Ribbon Wreaths where Obsidia took one where she placed it around her neck.
Obsidia: And who knew they were stylish.
Saber Fruit: Is that comfortable?
Pipp: Cute!
Pipp picked up a wreath only for it to be covered in dust which made her cough.
Pipp: A little dusty, but cute.
Izzy: *Gasps* I once made a wreath out of old teaspoons!
Pipp: Loving that idea, Izzy. *Gasps* Maybe we can add some unicorn and pegasus flair to these ones, too.
Izzy gasped in excitement as she went through a box of her things where she brought out a bunch of spoons.
Izzy: Now…where did I leave my suitcase full of glitter?
Sunny: Uh, anypony seen Zipp?
As if on cue, Zipp flew in
Zipp: What's with all the spoons?
Izzy: Oh, we're unicycling these old decorations! Do you want to try?
Zipp: Uhh…decorating things isn't really my strong point.
Sunny trotted up to Zipp's side.
Sunny: We could do something else! What about baking Bay Day treats?
North Star: Baking? Now you're talking my language, lady.
Zipp: I'm not very good at baking either.
Sunny: Or write a song for the big concert!
Obsidia: Oooh! I love to perform! I already got a song written and ready to sing!
Pipp then flew up to Zipp and Sunny.
Pipp: Ooh! Zipp, you used to love writing song lyrics with me!
Zipp then walked off.
Zipp: I don't think so.
Sunny: Oh, wait! I'm sure we can find something that you'd like to do!
Zipp: Uh, maybe later! Bye!
Zipp ran out the door and closed it as Sunny just stood there upset where North had his concerns.
North Star: (Zipp's emotions. Something is bothering her. And it's not about earlier…)
The scene changes to Hitch heading up to the station, ready for work.
Hitch: Good morning, station!
Hitch head inside as two birds, one with a can for a hat, and a crab followed him inside.
Hitch: Sheriff Hitch here, reporting for duty.
Hitch hopped in his chair and adjusted his desk lamp as the three critters walked up and saluted to him
Hitch: At ease, deputies! So, what do you say? Which Sheriff-y things should we do today in Maretime Bay? Hey, hey, hey!
Hitch spun around in his chair only for Zipp to walk in.
Zipp: Oof. Are you trying to rhyme?
Hitch: Oh, hey, Zipp. Yeah! What did you think?
Out of nowhere, Nemesis walked by with supplies.
Nemesis: I heard that from over there. And I knew a zebra who could rhyme AND talk at the same time. Your rhyme stunk.
Zipp closed the doors on Nemesis.
Zipp: Yeah. Way too much
Hitch: Cool, cool. Just trying something out. Didn't work. Good feedback. Though Nemesis' feedback was really harsh.
Hitch cleared his throat as he sat up right.
Hitch: So, what can I do for you?
Zipp: I came by because, well… Have you seen anything strange lately?
Hitch brought out a notepad and a pencil and started writing down things.
Hitch: Strange? What do you mean?
Zipp: Well, I was on the balcony earlier when… You know what? It was probably nothing. Forget it.
Zipp chuckled nervously as she was about to walk only for Hitch to speak up.
Hitch: Wait! I know what this is about.
Zipp: You do?
Hitch got up and placed everything down.
Hitch: Yup. Mm-hmm.
Hitch then got up to Zipp's face.
Hitch: You're…bored! But you don't have to be shy. We're pals! We can totally hang out! I know, let's order fries from three different diners and then decide which ones are the best! *Gasps* Or maybe a puzzle!
Before Zipp could say anything, the phone on Hitch's desk started to ring.
Hitch: A call?!
Hitch ran up to his desk and picked up the phone as the grab brought his notepad.
Hitch: *Clears throat* Sheriff Station. Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. I see. Really? How strange! At the beach? Well I'll be right there!
Hitch hung up and put the phone down.
Hitch: It appears we have a code 8-18 at the beach. Want to come on a trot-along with me, Zipp?
When Hitch turned his head to face Zipp, the pegasus princess was long gone as the door closed on by itself. Leaving Hitch alone.
Hitch: And I'm talking to nopony.
The scene changes to the beach where Hitch was heading down there with the critters where he saw nothing wrong.
Hitch: Hmm. Looks normal to me.
Earth Mare: What do you mean something estranged happened?! You did it on purpose!
Hitch saw a group of foals arguing and went over to see what was going on.
Unicorn Mare: I did not!
Earth Mare: I saw you use your magic to drop your umbrella on my sand castle!
Unicorn Mare: I'm telling you, it wasn't me! I was carrying it, and then my magic just went away!
Earth Mare: I don't believe you!
Unicorn Mare: But I'm telling the truth!
Hitch was about to step only for none other than Amore, former princess and Shadox's long lost lover appeared.
Amore: Now every pony, let us all calm down.
Everypony was in awe of the beauty Amore had.
Unicorn Mare: Lady Amore, it was an accident! Please, tell them!
Earth Mare: Yeah, right!
Amore: Now, now. Let's all take a deep breath. I'm sure this was just an accident. If I recall, magic was lost for over a thousand years. Therefore, we still need time to readjust. So we are all bound for bumps and hiccups as we all learn more about magic. It's how we react though that matters. We can either forgive and get along, or hate and fight which is what caused all ponykind to split apart long ago.
The two mares looked at eachother with sorrow knowing the fair lady had a point.
Unicorn Mare: Sorry about your sand castle.
Earth Mare: It's okay. It was an accident. Sorry for how I reacted.
Amore: Now how about this. You two can work together and make a new sand castle.
The mares smiled, showing they agreed with Amore.
Hitch: Wow. She's good.
Not knowing they were being watched, Zipp was spying on them only for her phone to go off which startled her as she tossed her phone around a bit then caught it.
Zipp then saw it was her mother who was trying to facetime her again.
Zipp just groaned and ignored the call as she continued to watch everypony as she turned on the recorder on her phone.
Zipp: Thursday. Noon. Beach. Second magical mishap, levitation glitch. Unicorn drops umbrella. Lots of upset ponies but was deesculated by Amore. Very strange. Must investigate further.
Zipp snuck off where she flapped her wings to fly only for the magic to glitch again where she couldn't fly.
Zipp: Oh, no. Please, no!
Zipp tried to fly again only for the magic to glitch still as she couldn't get airborne.
Zipp looked at the Brighthouse and saw the rainbow beam formed by the Unity Crystals glitching like her and everypony else's magic.
Zipp gasped where she attempted to fly again and succeeded as she flew towards the Brighthouse.
Zipp landed in front of the Brighthouse as Sunny opened the door with the others behind her.
Sunny: Zipp! There you are!
Izzy: Oh, hey! Coming to town with us to gather more supplies for the new-and-improved Maretime Bay Day?
Zipp: Oh. Wish I could, but–
Pipp: Why can't you, exactly?
Zipp: Because…I'm working on my own surprise thing for Bay Day. Yeah! Have fun!
Zipp flew off inside the Brighthouse as she made her way to the Crystals.
North Star: Hmmm. You all go on ahead. I got a feeling that something is up.
The scene changes to Zipp inspecting the Unity Crystals as she turns on her recorder.
Zipp: Thursday, 12:15. Crystals, normal. Prisbeam energy, intact.
Zipp walked up to the window and sighed only for North to surprise you.
North Star: I thought you were working on your own Bay Day surprise.
Zipp got startled when North snuck up behind her.
Zipp: What the- Why are you here?!
North Star: Zipp, I know you're hiding something. Not to mention something is bothering you. Your emotions are screaming that.
Zipp: *Sighs* Nothing can't get by you.
North Star: Zipp, you can trust me. Just tell me what's wrong.
The scene changes back to the beach where Amore was with the ponies seeing things were running smoothly.
Hitch: So much for being needed.
Hitch walked off as the critters followed him only to spot an egg laying in the sand where he walked up to it.
Hitch: Huh… You don't belong here, do you? I've never seen an egg like this. Have you?
The birds just chirped in response.
Hitch: What in Equestria are you?
Out of nowhere, a wave of water splashed onto the beach and hit the egg where Hitch moved in and caught it.
Hitch: I'll take care of you, little one.
Hitch walked off and returned to the station where he placed the egg on a cushion and blanket with a lamp lighting it inside a cabinet.
Hitch: That's better. All roasty and toasty. I'll just keep you safe here until we can find who you belong to, okay?
Posey: Sheriff Hitch?
Hitch turned around and closed the cabinet behind him as he saw Posey.
Posey: Who were you just talking to?
Hitch: Nopony! Nopony at all! How can I help you, Posey?
Posey: I was just trotting down Mane Street when I noticed that my hooves were stuck to the sidewalk! I tried and tried to move, but I couldn't for like a really long time! I think somepony's pranking me. Probably one of those unicorns. I'd like to file a complaint!
Hitch: Okay! The complaint box is over there on the wall.
Hitch pointed to the complaint box which was overflowing with complaints where a bin was placed under it which was filled with more complaints.
Posey: Well, I'd prefer if you took it down yourself. I would, but I'm late for an important meeting at the Brighthouse. Duty calls!
Hitch snuck a peek into the cabinet where the critters were with the egg.
Hitch: Keep an eye on that egg for me, would you, Deputy?
The bird with the can hat saluted with a chirp where Hitch closed the cabinet and walked out the station laughing, leaving Posey alone.
Back at the Brighthouse, Sunny, Izzy, Pipp, and Obsidia were baking goods as Des, Blaze, Duke, and Saberwere making decorations.
Desna: Where's North? He should be enjoying this?
Obsidia: Not as much as baking, Dessy~
Desna: Don't call me that.
Sunny was seen stirring with a mixing bowl as she placed it down.
Sunny: Maritime Bay Day is going to be great with these treats!
Pipp: How could it not?
Pipp flew down towards the kitchen counter.
Pipp: We've literally thought of everything! And I've been working on the all new anthem… *Sing-songy* …for Maretime Bay Day! Woo!
Sunny, Izzy, and Obsidia smiled as they nodded.
Pipp: You want to hear it? Too late! Doing it anyway! Though I wish North was present.
Obsidia: His loss. Hit it girl!
Pipp clears her throat.
Pipp: A-five, six, seven, eight! *Sings* Maretime Bay…Yeah Hey! Hey! And then it's like…Something about the sunshine and sea. And then it's like… Something, something, something. Something, something! Then something, something, something…
Izzy: Uh… yeah. I don't like it. I love it! What?!
Hitch enters the Brighthouse as he was humming the song.
Hitch: Catchy! Hmm, something, something! Yup. Very catchy. She's good.
Blaze Chaser: Despite the fact she's not done making the song yet.
The timer dinged from the oven where Sunny brought out a tray full of baked tarts.
Sunny: Miniature Glimmerberry tarts! Great idea, Izzy.
Izzy giggled as she placed the finishing touches on the tarts.
Izzy: Oh, ta-da! Ooh, now they're a true work of "tart".
Duke Venture: Oh man, and I thought North's puns were cheesy.
Hitch took a tart and ate it.
Hitch: Mmm. But how do you make them taste like magic?
Izzy: The secret ingredient…*Whispers towards the audience* Magic!
Pipp: We have to make Cloud Candy next! It's Zipp's favorite! Um, where is she, by the way?
Desna: Hmmm. Don't know. Didn't see her when we went to get supplies in town.
Blaze Chaser: North did stay behind.
Obsidia: Wait. North stayed behind, right?
Blaze Chaser: Uh, yeah, I just said that.
Obsidia: Des, remember what he said before we left?
Desna: Easy, he said he had a feeling. Hold on….
Saber Fruit: Is something going on?
Desna: Me and Obsidia do. Whenever North says he has a feeling about something, it means he knows something is up.
Izzy: What is up?
Obsidia: Thanks to his ability to sense emotions, North can tell how a pony or any creature is feeling and can even know where those emotions are being aimed at.
Desna: And when he said he had a feeling before we left and when Zipp arrived, he must've noticed something only he would notice.
Hitch: Like what?
Desna: Zipp's emotions.
The scene changes to Zipp who was still using her recorder as North laid beside her watching the Crystals,
Zipp: Hour five. Still nothing.
Zipp and North kept watching the Unity Crystals and nothing happened.
Zipp: Hour five and one minute. Still nothing.
Zipp put her phone away as she and North got up where the latter did a good stretch.
Zipp: Maybe I was wrong. Maybe there's no pattern to it. Just a glitch. Ugh.
North Star: Well at least you made sure nothing was wrong. If there was a problem, you made sure there wasn't.
North and Zipp then noticed magic forming from the Prisbeam energy.
Zipp: What in the wing feathers?
Back inside the kitchen, the mares were seen making more tarts as they were giggling where as Izzy used her magic to place a bunch of tarts into bins which Sunny and Pipp were holding where the latter ate one.
The scene changes back to North and Zipp who saw the Crystals absorbing the new magic as they resonated and blinded the two.
The light died down where the Crystals released a green flash where green vines made out of light surrounded the glass of the Brighthouse at the top of the spire.
Zipp: Whoa.
North Star: Name of the Ancestors.
Both North and Zipp were in awe from what they were seeing as Zipp got a closer look.
Zipp: I don't believe this.
Zipp and North both headed down into the Brighthouse to get the others.
Zipp: Everypony, quick! Come upstairs! You have got to see this!
North Star: It was one of the most amazing things we've ever seen!
Pipp: There you two are!
Hitch: What happened?!
Zipp: Just hurry!
Zipp and North led the others up to the top of the Brighthouse as they wanted to show them what they had just witnessed.