Cinematic Adventures: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

Queen Novo's Dilemma

On a beautiful summer day in Equestria, a calm, gentle breeze whisked through the air and the cool blue ocean waves crashed against the shore of the beach. The Mane Six, including Spike, laid upon their beach towels. Taking advantage of this rare opportunity to just relax and enjoy the warm rays of Celestia's sun shining brightly overhead. After all the adventures they've been through over the past few months, exploring different worlds apart from their own, it was nice for this group of friends to enjoy the beauty of the beach. Following the events of their previous adventure, the Equestria that they knew had changed to some degree.

When Erik and his minions (Dr. Gangle, Mr. Squelch, and Ms. Fleck) returned with them from Paris, it took a while for them to get fully acquainted with their new pony life. Learning how to live a life as ponies had it's differences opposed to their human upbringing. Erik, especially, had to learn how to use his new unicorn magic, which fortunately improved after a few lessons from his beloved wife, the divine fashionista Mrs. Rarity.

Speaking of which, three months after their arrival, Erik and Rarity married in a beautiful ceremony in Canterlot. They had just recently returned from their honeymoon in Manehattan, known for its amazing fashion line and the greatest shows in Bridleway, especially musicals. The girls were especially glad Rarity could come with them today. After all, since Rarity and Erik had married, it became exceedingly difficult to find time to spend together.

But today, however, Erik had work to do at the Canterlot Opera House and he insisted that Rarity should have fun with her friends. This was another notable change upon their arrival: Princess Celestia gave Erik a job as the new director of the Canterlot Opera House, which was undoubtedly the perfect fit for him. Having practically ran an opera house in Paris, though never the true technical director, Erik was the most qualified. Fortunately, Ms. Fleck, Mr. Squelch, and Dr. Gangle were there to assist him with the ever-increasing workload, this way Erik and Rarity could always spend as much time together possible.

Today, however, even though Rarity enjoyed her company with Erik, she was most happy to be back with her friends. In a matter of speaking, it felt just like the good old days when they were much younger ponies.

You're making them sound like they're in their forties or something.

Just wait, my friend... Just wait...

"So... How was your honeymoon in Manehattan?" Twilight asked, curiously.

Rarity smiled, as she adjusted her sunglasses to peer over and look into her friends' eyes.

"Oh, it was simply beyond magical, darling," Rarity replied, sighing happily. "I almost didn't want it to end."

"Yeah, I bet you didn't," Rainbow smirked, suggestively.

"Oh my..." Fluttershy gasped, blushing madly.

"Nice goin', Rainbow," Applejack shook her head. "Now ya'll gone and made poor Fluttershy blush."

"I didn't hear her deny it..." Rainbow chuckled.

"Oh come now, Rainbow Dash," Rarity scolded, playfully. "No need to have such thoughts."

"No kidding!" Pinkie agreed. "Although... That reminds me of the time Cheesy and I were rolling dough for this huge bake sale we were going to have last week. Then next thing you know, we're—"

Twilight Sparkle knew where the story was going, quickly interjecting, and placing her hoof over Pinkie's muzzle.

"Whoa now! No need to bring anything like that up girls. This is supposed to be a nice day at the beach, remember?"

"Yeah, not to mention there are children present," Spike added.

"Oh, don't be so hard on yourself little dude," Rainbow teased. "Least we let you swim without floaties."