It was a calm summer afternoon in Equestria. The birds were chirping, the other critters were doing their thing and a familiar train was chugging along the country side. All was peaceful and wonderful. Then, strange music began to come from the Friendship Express as a large group of ponies and two humans joined together in song.

Come on, come on, come on

Let's go

Come on, come on

Let's go

Come on, come on, come on

Let's go

Come on, come on

Let's go

Vacation, need a little sun

To break up all the frustration and turn it into love

Ain't nobody gonna tell us what we gonna do

Because today it's up to you

Temptation comin' up to me

A little relaxation and I'll be great to be

Come on and weeky weeky loo at the

It's gonna start now

Kick it back, kick it back

Kick it back to the track

Kick it back, kick it back

Kick it back to the max

Vacation's where I wanna be

Party on the beach where the fun is free

We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

Vibrations need to get me some

And drive out all my complications and turn them into love

Ain't nobody gonna tell us where we gonna be

Because today, today it's you and me

Vacation's what I wanna do

Party on the beach, fun for me and you

We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate

Repeat after me, "I need a vacation"

Let's go, let's go

Let's go, let's go

I wanna be where the fun is free

So come with me

Vacation's where I wanna be

Party on the beach where the fun is free

We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

Vacation's where I wanna be

Party on the beach where the fun is free

We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

Repeat after me, "I need a vacation"

(I need a)

Vacation

(Come on and)

Vacation

(I need a)

Vacation

(Come on)

Vacation

Let's go

Vacation's where I wanna be

Party on the beach where the fun is free

We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

Vacation's where I wanna be

Party on the beach where the fun is free

We don't need a holiday, it's time to celebrate

'Cause I need a break, I need a vacation

***Several Hours Earlier***

“We should go to the beach!” yelled the human DJ out of nowhere. DJ and his friends were in the library, doing nothing. School had just let out for Nyx and the other Crusaders, and they were already bored. They were just all sitting around the table, trying to think of something to do. Apparently, DJ was the only one with an idea.

“What?” they all asked.

“Duh! Beach Day! It’s perfect! The sun, the sand, summer time’s fun! We can all go today and have an amazing time. I bet even the princesses and Berry would love to come, too!” They all looked at him suspiciously. He caved a second later, “Okay, I also want to see Twi in a sexy swimsuit. Happy?”

He got blushes in return, an especially strong one from the aforementioned mare. After hashing out the details and sending a letter to the princesses, the Mane Six, DJ, the CMC, Spike, and Big Macintosh were off to beach.

***At the Beach***

The group arrived not too long after the girls finished the song. The princesses were waiting for them. “Greetings my beach-going little ponies,” said Celestia.

“Hey guys!” called Berry.

“’Sup, sis!” replied DJ. “You guys ready for some fun in sun?” They cheered and headed out to the changing rooms. DJ, Spike, and Big Mac were the first out on the beach. All three were in simple swim trunks; dark blue for DJ, green for Spike, and orange for Big Macintosh. It took the girls a little longer, but when they finally came out, all three males had jaws we’re in sand.

After a moment of ogling, Spike was the first to speak, “Woah!”

DJ was next, “Seconded.” And you call yourself a human. Blech!

Big Mac was last with one word, eyes wide, “Eeyup.”

Even if Twilight’s attire wasn’t what he had expected, DJ couldn’t help but gawk at her. Can’t help it! She looks good in anything! Heck, even that cheerleading outfit worked on her, just not the wig.

They all were enjoying their time on the beach. Twilight and DJ’ played in the water for a little with Nyx, but got tired after a while and went to relax. DJ decided to tan a little, while Twilight was reading under an umbrella and keeping a watchful eye on her daughter who was playing with her friends. Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo were hanging out together, Scoot’s parents allowing her to come with them as long as RD kept a close watch on her. Dash was flying around with Scoot’s on her back, skimming across the water and then shooting back up into the sky constantly.

The others (Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Nyx, and Pixel Berry) were having splash fights in the shallows of the ocean, Berry dive bombing them occasionally. The princesses were content with simply watching from afar under their own umbrella. Spike was giving Rarity his undivided attention, always at her beck and call. Fluttershy and Big Mac were walking along the shore, Flutters occasionally pointing out different sea animals. Applejack was keeping herself busy by building massive sand castles and sculptures. Turns out, she’s really talented at it. Pinkie was over playing volleyball with some other beach goers, or could be found drifting across the ocean at random points.

As the day began to end, the sun slowly setting, Celestia walked to over where DJ and Twilight were lounging. “This has been a quite relaxing, DJ. Thank you very much for inviting us,” she said to the human laying down on his towel.

“Yeah, today has been great, hasn’t it? But, it’s not over yet,” he replied with a smile. “Things don’t start until the sun goes down, ya know? Heh! HEY! SPIKE! BIG MAC!” They looked away from their mares and regarded him. DJ only smiled in return, the two of them then smiled slyly and excused themselves from their dates. Both of them walked over to the big stage that had been set up before they had arrived. DJ got up and followed, grinning madly. He got up on stage and grabbed a guitar, so did Spike and Big Mac got behind one of the mics.

“Alright everypony!” DJ yelled to the beach goers. “It’s time to party! Let’s get down!” DJ laughed heartily as he, Spike, and the Discords began to play.

It's summer nights, babe!

Woo! Yeah, yeah, yeah

Come on ladies, it's time to pop that top

And fellas, I know you're ready to rock

We went crazy cooped all winter long

And school is out, so let's get it on

Flip flop tans and some white sand, I know the perfect spot

Well, the sunset better set soon

So we can get in the mood

Things start getting all heated up

When it starts getting cool, yeah (“Hint, hint!” he whispered to Celestia, who only smiled and shook her head)

Summer nights, everybody, are you with me?

Let that Igloo cooler mark your piece of paradise

Summer nights, everybody's feeling sexy

Holler if you're ready for some summer nights

A-come on, oh yeah, yeah

Now fellas, you better watch your step

Don't let them teeny French bikinis make you lose your breath

Back to the ladies, y'all keep doing y'all's thang (DJ and Spike gave their mare’s sly looks, with Spike playing a wolf whistle on the bass)

'Cause everything about you makes me wanna scream

The sun is getting low, there it goes

Here we go, here comes the moon, yeah

Things start getting all heated up

When it starts getting cool, yeah

Summer nights, everybody, are you with me?

Let that Igloo cooler mark your piece of paradise

Summer nights, everybody's feeling sexy

Holler if you're ready for some summer nights

It's a party down in Padre

Big bonfire on the beach

It's Coronas in Daytona y'all

Where it's wild and it's free

Summer nights, everybody, are you with me?

Let that Igloo cooler mark your piece of paradise

Summer nights, everybody's feeling sexy

Holler if you're ready for some summer nights

A-come on

Summer nights, everybody, are you with me?

Let that Igloo cooler mark your piece of paradise

Summer nights, everybody's feeling sexy

Holler if you're ready for some summer nights

Yeah, oh, are you ready?

Are you ready? Are you ready?

For some summer nights

Yeah baby

Summer nights!

It's summer nights

Come on!

“Thanks for listening everypony! Now let’s get partying!” The ponies enjoyed their beach night party. It lasted into the wee hours of the night, everypony completely exhausted by the end. The Princesses and Berry bid their farewells as the others boarded a train back to Ponyville. By the time the train started off, all of them were asleep, the couples all in each other’s embrace. None of them awoke until they arrived home.