"I'll leave a map, marked with the location of Lady Sweeper's home," said Dancer, blushing at the complement. Then she wondered about what to do next. One part of her was glad to have an easy way to leave the alicorn, one who seemed to be far too dangerous. But another told her to stay. She looked out to the beautiful landscape around her - the rain made the air fresh, when light pierced the clouds they created wondrous sights. Rain brought life to the earth, making the flora thrive. 

[i] What awesome wonders [/i], she thought. 

She looked up into Torrential's eyes and said, "My Lady has instructed me to serve. If you wish me to leave, I will leave without question. If you wish me to go to the edge of the continent, I'll go as well. I will obey. 

"But… as for my own feelings on the matter, I would like to stay with you until we get near the Moon and Stars border. Then if you decide otherwise, we can… depart." She was sadden at the word. For in the time they walked, Dancer felt like the Master of the Rains was an old friend, or even a father. She didn't want to say good bye. But at the same time, she didn't want to a millstone for the alicorn. The Moon and Stars was a dangerous place, and Dancer would probably only slow the alicorn down in that land. "In any case, I still have to leave you with contact information. If you ever have need for my order or any of Sweepers followers, you can seek them." 

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Charter let the crew's officers go about their duties. He was glad that the ship was well, and they lost no pony or one. He followed the crew out of the lower decks, and began to take orders from Deckhoof, checking for any damage. As he was trained earlier, the Scholar began the routine checks across the ship - see if any ropes where frayed, damage to the hull, or if there was anything missing. The only thing he noted was that the mop he had was gone, probably overboard. 

[i] I wonder what was caused the ocean to act like that [/i], thought Scroll. Fear tighted in his stomach, shaking at the thought of his sister taken by the ocean. [i]Maybe it hungers again, [/i] said a voice within him. [i] It will devourer you like it did Vaassst. [/i] In his mind he could recall the vision of the wave engulfing his sister, the corpses in Star Harbor, and the abyss of the sea. His head became faint, the world began to spin, and then blackened out. 

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"Were did he go?" Scroll asked, when Arcon had suddenly vanished.

"Probably teleported," said a relived Sweeper, still on the ground. She was so shocked, the Chambermaid still had dirt on her. Both alicorn and earth pony were relived, as they were unprepared for such a sight. "Dear Thea… What in the Harmony of the Spheres was that?!" 

Scroll couldn't help but crack a smile, but held his laughter. He looked at Winterjet and whispered, "A rare sight, Ms. Winterjet, to see the Lady Sweeper to be the bewildered pony for once."

Soon Arcon reappeared, wet and salty and apparently a bit cold. He seemed to be in a state of disarray, despite his grim face. Scroll took some pleasure from the sight as well, seeing that the tables were turned on the Gatekeeper. Sweeper brighten and stood up at her brother's words. "Awesome! Scroll you hear that, not only is Arc going to show us his home, but he's going have a Prench Chef make cake! " 

Sweeper tended to hear things her own way, much to the chagrin of her companions. 

"Hey Thea, have you ever have Mint Blancmanche before? It such an amazing desert! Drats, I should have gotten my best Earl Grey for this…" The sudden appearance of Amifera caught her attention. She flew over rapidly to her sister and gave her a great big hug. "Ami! Thank goodness you're here! Did you know this town was filled with Cultists? Oh, and Arc wants to show us to his home, you gotta come along!"