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Oh yeah just got my [post in too. Tis time to go mainland folks so batten down the hatches.
kapuchu said
So... Just posted. And Theá got pissed. Big one xD (over 4k words o_o)And, for you Dawn, I think it might be the Pirate that has the most resources. The rest of us either have too few followers, or just wander around alone.
Damn note to self Do Not Piss Off.
Water splashed against Reaver’s hooves as he stepped off the longboat. Half ten other ponies started to get out of the boat as well as he walked up the beach. The golden furred Pegasus took a deep breath of the night air and cackled,’ Tonight’s a good night for some bloodshed.’
“Are you sure you’ve never been in the Cult?”
Reaver glanced at Swansong with a manic grin stretching across his muzzle,” Nope didn’t pass the psychological exam.”
Reaver laughed at his joke but Swansong took a step back from him,” Ok keep your distance up to ten feet form me and I won’t make you a pin cushion. Alright you sorry excuses for sailors let’s get this over with!”
“Yes ma’am,” he crew sounded off. Reaver looked to his crew and gave a nod before going to follow her. Every single member of his crew gave him a grin. They knew what to do. It was time to collect on what they sold.
Swansong and Reaver’s joint crews made it to Star Harbor within the hour. The town was quiet, peaceful. From this side of Moon and Star’s territory they rarely saw the horrors of the war that raged on the mainland. Life was almost as it had been before the Houses rose to power save for the flow of slaves that came here on their way to Canterlot.
Reaver flew to above the wall that surrounded the town and landed on its edge. A legionnaire unicorn was near one of the battlements with his back to Reaver. The pegasus flew up behind him and pressed his crude hoofblade against the stallion’s throat.
“Night-night,” Reaver opened the stallion’s throat as he tried to rear back and knock the pegasus off. He laid the body down gently and looked over the edge signaling the rest of them to come up. Diving hooks latched onto the stone battlements.
Swansong was the first up. She looked to the across the town and spotted the docks. Ships were moored and rocking gently in the ocean. Suddenly the large harbor was lit up by cannon fire. Swansong smirked,’ Time to go to work.’
“Open fire!” Softstep yelled and the sound of cannon fire rocked the once peaceful night air. The Leviathan lit its lanterns and made its presence known. The Widowmaker sailed beside the massive ship and emptied its payloads with equal enthusiasm.
Unicorns could be seen scrambling to the boats that were moored on the docks. Several ships were already moving to meet the two hostile ships. Suddenly water rocked one of the smaller ships, overtook it and the boat capsized.
Softstep looked at Crashing Wave just as his horn stopped glowing. She cocked an eyebrow at him,” No one-liners? I’m shocked.”
Crashing chuckled,” Yer a funny one lass. I’ll keep them boats off ye tail.”
With that he jumped into the water and sped off toward the approaching ships. Softstep felt a twinge of unease as she looked at the truly meager amount of ships in the harbor. Star Port was where the naval strength of Moon and Stars resided. She didn’t like his situation on bit. It was all too easy. A massive flare shot up into the sky. Softstep’s eyes widened at the sight of the flare. They were early!
Crashing Wave burst out of the water, water funneling around him as he landed in the center of the lead ship. He whipped his blades out and took a swipe at the nearest pony. Crashing stopped dead in his tracks though when he realized it wasn’t a unicorn he was about to kill but an earth pony. The poor wretch had been chained to the deck with several others. They cowered away from him and he dropped his blades. He had almost killed a slave. He looked out to the boat he had capsized; horror crawled across his face when he spotted the floating bodies of slaves. These ponies had been bait.
Suddenly the harbor was flooded with blinding light. Sun cannons dotted the tops of buildings in the docks. Idols of Sun and Moon floated across the water at a lazy pace toward the charging Dauntless. Crashing watched helplessly as the ship was bombarded with magic blasts from the constructs. The Dauntless return fire but to no avail. The massive boat sunk all the same.
Earlier
Swansong and Reaver made it through he town with little trouble. The unicorn found it unsettling how they had met almost no resistance getting into the town and to its center. Reaver’s crew started setting up the flare.
“Wait,” Swansong told them,” Lets secure this area first.”
“I believe the area is secure enough,” Reaver cackled,” Do it.”
With that the flare went up. Swansong grabbed Reaver by his collar and hissed,” What are you doing it isn’t time yet!”
“Oh I believe it was traitor.”
A green magic barrier shot up over the small square and a force of unicorn legionnaires. They held spears pointed at the ragtag group of pirates. An Inquisitor stepped forward, a smug look on his face.
“Good work.”
“What can I say?” Reaver said,” I’m good at what I do. Now about my-“A spear ripped through his throat and he fell to the ground with a strangled gurgle.
“Like I would actually pay you vermin,” the Inquisitor sniffed and walked up to Swansong,” Now then-“ A steel dagger flashed across his muzzle effectively cutting his tongue out of his mouth. He reared back with a wet scream, blood pouring form his mouth. Swansong slammed the dagger into his throat and twisted it cruelly, ending his life.
“Raise arms if you value your life,” Swansong screeched as she pulled two more daggers from their sheaths and sent them flying at the legionnaires. Both daggers found their mark in one’s eye socket and another’s throat. The other pirates jumped to action and rushed the legionnaires. For their part the unicorns met them with equal force and a bloody battle begin inside the shield dome.
“Couvrez vos oreilles!” Swansong shouted as her horn began to glow.
The pirates knew what was about to happen and clopped their hooves over their ears. The cerulean unicorn took a deep breath and let loose an earsplitting wail. The legionnaires fell to the ground screaming in pain as the magically induced screech destroyed their eardrums. The shield fell a second later. Swansong panted from the magical exertion, sparks flying from her horn. Her first mate gave her a concerned look but she gave him a nod . without a word she and her crew galloped toward the docks. They made it just in time to see the Dauntless sink to the bottom of the harbor. Swansong’s eyes flooded with tears as she watched her Love go down into the Sea.
“NOOOO!”
Crashing Wave shook with rage at the sight of the Dauntless sinking. The sea began roil and churn in response to its masters rage. He launched himself into the sky. Crashing pulled water from the sea and formed a ring of it in front of him. With scream of rage he sent the ring of water spinning at one of the Idols. The ring of water sliced through the construct, splitting it in half and it fell into the harbor. The second Idol turned to meet this new threat. Tendrils of water shot up out of the sea and pulled the Idol down. Once the construct was submerged Crashing crushed it under an immense amount of pressure.
Crashing wave, blind with rage, flew out over the docks intent to destroy the unicorns. A harpoon attached to a chain shot up into the air and caught Crashing Wave through his wing. He yelled out in pain and crimson blood ran down the chain’s length. It started to pull him to the ground and Crashing flapped his free wing frantically. Another harpoon shot up and skewered his other wing and he hit the ground. Crashing felt powerful Binding spells form around him.
“We have you now false god.”
Crashing looked up to see a six unicorns standing before him, their horns were glowing as they formed the Binding spells that were meant for him. Crashing felt the spells take hold; each in its right was strong, very strong. Crashing rose to his hooves, the spells straining to hold him down. The unicorns all shared a shocked expression as Crashing Wave rose to his full height. His eyes held untold wrath at the unicorns before him.
“Ye used slaves as bait, killed loyal members of me crew and now ye insult me by tryin ta use Binding Spells on me,” Crashing Wave’s tone was like the calm before the storm.“Νερό αρχαίο και ισχυρό προσοχή κλήση μου.” Mana poured off the alicorn as he began chanting, the spells fought to stop him. Τερματίσει αυτές τις άθλιες ψυχές πριν από μένα.” Water began to recede from the harbor and into the Sea. “Οργή της θάλασσας!”
The spells that held Crashing shattered thus sending the unicorns flying back. They picked themselves up and got into a battle stance but shuddered at what they saw. A massive tidal wave was heading toward Star Harbor,” Ye’ve angered th’ Gods mortals,” Crashing said with a finality to his tone,” Time for ye an' yer ilk paid fer their crimes.”
The tidal wave hit the harbor. The unicorns scrambled to get away but were swept up in the torrent of water. The boats in the harbor were spared form the tidal wave and those who bore Crashing’s mark would survive but any that dwelled in Star Harbor would meet their end. Crashing ripped the harpoons from his wings and swam up. Blood followed after him but the water hurried his healing until not even a scar remained on his massive wings. Crashing Wave flew into the sky and watched as his sea consumed the town. He then set his sights toward the mainland. It had been many an eon since he had ventured from his beloved Sea but he knew he would do little good here. It was time for him to go upon the land.
“Are you sure you’ve never been in the Cult?”
Reaver glanced at Swansong with a manic grin stretching across his muzzle,” Nope didn’t pass the psychological exam.”
Reaver laughed at his joke but Swansong took a step back from him,” Ok keep your distance up to ten feet form me and I won’t make you a pin cushion. Alright you sorry excuses for sailors let’s get this over with!”
“Yes ma’am,” he crew sounded off. Reaver looked to his crew and gave a nod before going to follow her. Every single member of his crew gave him a grin. They knew what to do. It was time to collect on what they sold.
Swansong and Reaver’s joint crews made it to Star Harbor within the hour. The town was quiet, peaceful. From this side of Moon and Star’s territory they rarely saw the horrors of the war that raged on the mainland. Life was almost as it had been before the Houses rose to power save for the flow of slaves that came here on their way to Canterlot.
Reaver flew to above the wall that surrounded the town and landed on its edge. A legionnaire unicorn was near one of the battlements with his back to Reaver. The pegasus flew up behind him and pressed his crude hoofblade against the stallion’s throat.
“Night-night,” Reaver opened the stallion’s throat as he tried to rear back and knock the pegasus off. He laid the body down gently and looked over the edge signaling the rest of them to come up. Diving hooks latched onto the stone battlements.
Swansong was the first up. She looked to the across the town and spotted the docks. Ships were moored and rocking gently in the ocean. Suddenly the large harbor was lit up by cannon fire. Swansong smirked,’ Time to go to work.’
“Open fire!” Softstep yelled and the sound of cannon fire rocked the once peaceful night air. The Leviathan lit its lanterns and made its presence known. The Widowmaker sailed beside the massive ship and emptied its payloads with equal enthusiasm.
Unicorns could be seen scrambling to the boats that were moored on the docks. Several ships were already moving to meet the two hostile ships. Suddenly water rocked one of the smaller ships, overtook it and the boat capsized.
Softstep looked at Crashing Wave just as his horn stopped glowing. She cocked an eyebrow at him,” No one-liners? I’m shocked.”
Crashing chuckled,” Yer a funny one lass. I’ll keep them boats off ye tail.”
With that he jumped into the water and sped off toward the approaching ships. Softstep felt a twinge of unease as she looked at the truly meager amount of ships in the harbor. Star Port was where the naval strength of Moon and Stars resided. She didn’t like his situation on bit. It was all too easy. A massive flare shot up into the sky. Softstep’s eyes widened at the sight of the flare. They were early!
Crashing Wave burst out of the water, water funneling around him as he landed in the center of the lead ship. He whipped his blades out and took a swipe at the nearest pony. Crashing stopped dead in his tracks though when he realized it wasn’t a unicorn he was about to kill but an earth pony. The poor wretch had been chained to the deck with several others. They cowered away from him and he dropped his blades. He had almost killed a slave. He looked out to the boat he had capsized; horror crawled across his face when he spotted the floating bodies of slaves. These ponies had been bait.
Suddenly the harbor was flooded with blinding light. Sun cannons dotted the tops of buildings in the docks. Idols of Sun and Moon floated across the water at a lazy pace toward the charging Dauntless. Crashing watched helplessly as the ship was bombarded with magic blasts from the constructs. The Dauntless return fire but to no avail. The massive boat sunk all the same.
Earlier
Swansong and Reaver made it through he town with little trouble. The unicorn found it unsettling how they had met almost no resistance getting into the town and to its center. Reaver’s crew started setting up the flare.
“Wait,” Swansong told them,” Lets secure this area first.”
“I believe the area is secure enough,” Reaver cackled,” Do it.”
With that the flare went up. Swansong grabbed Reaver by his collar and hissed,” What are you doing it isn’t time yet!”
“Oh I believe it was traitor.”
A green magic barrier shot up over the small square and a force of unicorn legionnaires. They held spears pointed at the ragtag group of pirates. An Inquisitor stepped forward, a smug look on his face.
“Good work.”
“What can I say?” Reaver said,” I’m good at what I do. Now about my-“A spear ripped through his throat and he fell to the ground with a strangled gurgle.
“Like I would actually pay you vermin,” the Inquisitor sniffed and walked up to Swansong,” Now then-“ A steel dagger flashed across his muzzle effectively cutting his tongue out of his mouth. He reared back with a wet scream, blood pouring form his mouth. Swansong slammed the dagger into his throat and twisted it cruelly, ending his life.
“Raise arms if you value your life,” Swansong screeched as she pulled two more daggers from their sheaths and sent them flying at the legionnaires. Both daggers found their mark in one’s eye socket and another’s throat. The other pirates jumped to action and rushed the legionnaires. For their part the unicorns met them with equal force and a bloody battle begin inside the shield dome.
“Couvrez vos oreilles!” Swansong shouted as her horn began to glow.
The pirates knew what was about to happen and clopped their hooves over their ears. The cerulean unicorn took a deep breath and let loose an earsplitting wail. The legionnaires fell to the ground screaming in pain as the magically induced screech destroyed their eardrums. The shield fell a second later. Swansong panted from the magical exertion, sparks flying from her horn. Her first mate gave her a concerned look but she gave him a nod . without a word she and her crew galloped toward the docks. They made it just in time to see the Dauntless sink to the bottom of the harbor. Swansong’s eyes flooded with tears as she watched her Love go down into the Sea.
“NOOOO!”
Crashing Wave shook with rage at the sight of the Dauntless sinking. The sea began roil and churn in response to its masters rage. He launched himself into the sky. Crashing pulled water from the sea and formed a ring of it in front of him. With scream of rage he sent the ring of water spinning at one of the Idols. The ring of water sliced through the construct, splitting it in half and it fell into the harbor. The second Idol turned to meet this new threat. Tendrils of water shot up out of the sea and pulled the Idol down. Once the construct was submerged Crashing crushed it under an immense amount of pressure.
Crashing wave, blind with rage, flew out over the docks intent to destroy the unicorns. A harpoon attached to a chain shot up into the air and caught Crashing Wave through his wing. He yelled out in pain and crimson blood ran down the chain’s length. It started to pull him to the ground and Crashing flapped his free wing frantically. Another harpoon shot up and skewered his other wing and he hit the ground. Crashing felt powerful Binding spells form around him.
“We have you now false god.”
Crashing looked up to see a six unicorns standing before him, their horns were glowing as they formed the Binding spells that were meant for him. Crashing felt the spells take hold; each in its right was strong, very strong. Crashing rose to his hooves, the spells straining to hold him down. The unicorns all shared a shocked expression as Crashing Wave rose to his full height. His eyes held untold wrath at the unicorns before him.
“Ye used slaves as bait, killed loyal members of me crew and now ye insult me by tryin ta use Binding Spells on me,” Crashing Wave’s tone was like the calm before the storm.“Νερό αρχαίο και ισχυρό προσοχή κλήση μου.” Mana poured off the alicorn as he began chanting, the spells fought to stop him. Τερματίσει αυτές τις άθλιες ψυχές πριν από μένα.” Water began to recede from the harbor and into the Sea. “Οργή της θάλασσας!”
The spells that held Crashing shattered thus sending the unicorns flying back. They picked themselves up and got into a battle stance but shuddered at what they saw. A massive tidal wave was heading toward Star Harbor,” Ye’ve angered th’ Gods mortals,” Crashing said with a finality to his tone,” Time for ye an' yer ilk paid fer their crimes.”
The tidal wave hit the harbor. The unicorns scrambled to get away but were swept up in the torrent of water. The boats in the harbor were spared form the tidal wave and those who bore Crashing’s mark would survive but any that dwelled in Star Harbor would meet their end. Crashing ripped the harpoons from his wings and swam up. Blood followed after him but the water hurried his healing until not even a scar remained on his massive wings. Crashing Wave flew into the sky and watched as his sea consumed the town. He then set his sights toward the mainland. It had been many an eon since he had ventured from his beloved Sea but he knew he would do little good here. It was time for him to go upon the land.
Dawnscroll said
New topic: Which one of us have more resources at our disposal?
No clue. Crashing wave has a fleet at his disposal but they are limited to the ocean only. Though he is about to go mainland.
EldritchOne said
First part of a two post day, warning, pretty god damn grim.
I tip my hat to you sir that was quite good. Sent shivers down my spine to be sure.
Dawnscroll said
Boom. Applehitler.
That is strangly accurate. Anyway to Star Harbor!
Softstep walked into the Spotted Raven Tavern. She and the rest of the fleet had docked in Baltimare Harbor. She looked around the small bar and spotted her fellow captains seated in the back. Swansong, a beautiful cerulean unicorn waved her over. Softstep walked over and took a seat by Bovir, a hulking minotaur.
“Took you long enough Step,” Bovir rumbled,” Where ‘s Crashing?”
“Indulging his habit,” she replied before flagging down a barmaid,” Oi a whiskey and leave the bottle.”
Bovir nodded at her answer while Swansong just rolled her violet eyes. Crashing Wave had a habit of stargazing. The barmaid set down a bottle of whiskey and a filled glass on the table.
“So what is our next move?” Crosswinds asked. The lanky lime green Pegasus was already on his fourth mug of mead and was barely feeling the effects. He had a legendary endurance that trumpeted some earth ponies.
“From what I’m guessing,” Softstep downed her first glass,” He wants to try to take Star Harbor.”
“A little ambitious,” Reaver grinned darkly from behind his mug,” I like that.”
“Ambitious and stupid,” Swansong added,” I mean taking down merchant ships is one thing but what you’re saying will start a bloody war with em.”
“We have the God of the Sea on our side Swan,” Bovir said, his grey eyes fixed on her,” We would be hard pressed to lose. Besides that we five command the most powerful ships in the Eastern seas. It wouldn’t be a battle it would be a massacre”
“An’ the city would be rich with plunder mates,” Crosswinds said throwing in his two bits,” Think of the glorious plunder a Moon and Stars trading hub would be holdin’. We wouldn’t just add to our numbers, we’d be blood y rich.”
Swansong snorted. She may be cocky at times but she always held a hidden fear of the Moon and Stars especially after her last run-in with the Inquisition. Swansong shivered when she remembered the torture they had put her through. Bovir reached a meaty hand over and held her hoof. It was no secret the pair loved each other and the massive minotaur was rather protective her.
“It will be well,” he said with a soft smile.
Swansong smiled and nodded,” Very well.” She looked to Softstep,” You have my daggers. So what’s the plan?”
“My ship and the Hurricane will be leading the forefront and draw the navy’s attention.” Crosswinds grinned at that. There was nothing he loved more than a fight at sea. “The Gilded Swallow and Widowmaker will dock away from the fighting and make to Star Harbor on hoof. Once there give the signal and we’ll be there to help you take the town. “Swansong and Reaver both nodded. “ Once we’re through the Dauntless will plow through the second we get the signal. Everyone in agree with the plan?”
They all nodded. Reaver cackled at the plan. To him any plan that let him slit throats was good. Swansong was relieved this plan had actually been thought through meaning Softstep had come up with it. If Crashing had his way they would have sailed right in with swords raised and nary a plan between them. Bovir thought the plan was sound and if anything went a miss well they did have a God on their side. Crosswinds didn’t much care what they did so long as he got paid at the end of the day. Swansong stood up.
“Are you well?” Bovir asked.
Swansong giggled,” Yes my dear. I wish to get some air.”
He nodded and she gave him a peck on the cheek. She sauntered out of the tavern and despite the allure of her figure, not one soul dared watch her leave for fear of bringing the minotaur’s wrath on them. Swansong relished the crisp night air with a satisfied smile as she stepped out of the bar. A cold winter was promised in the stiff breeze and the smell of burning oil hung in the air. With a content sigh she walked down to the pier.
Crashing Wave gazed up at the sky, as was his habit on night such as this. The moon was full and bright, unhindered by cloud cover and the stars shown down on the water. It was a breath-taking sight how when the waters were calm on the sea and the twinkle of the stars danced of the water’s surface. The alicorn pulled a small silver flask from under his wing and raised it in the air.
“Here’s to ye Love,” He took a sip and enjoyed the felling of the amber liquid burning his throat.
“You know it’s not healthy to drink alone.”
Crashing turned around and saw Swansong with a soft smirk on her muzzle. She walked up beside him and looked up at the stars. He wordlessly held his flask out to her. She took a sip and instantly regretted it as she went into a coughing fit. She enjoyed strong drink same as the next mare but the liquid in Crashing’s flask was enough to knock a minotaur of his hooves. Crashing let out a barking laugh at her expense.
“Goddesses,” Swansong finally managed to say,” How in Tarturas do you drink that stuff?”
“That’s dragonwine fer ye lass,” Crashing said in between chuckles,” It tests any who dare drink it and th’ fact yer still on yer hooves means ye passed.”
“Not for long,’ she grumbled,” So I have to ask. What’s with your habit of star gazing?”
“Does a stallion need a reason ta gaze at a work of art lass?”
“I guess not but looking at the same thing every night can get boring.”
“Trust me lass,” Crashing looked back up at the sky,” There’s always something new up there. It’s as ever-changin’ as me sea.”
“Well the way you look at it I’d say you were looking at the picture of some lost love,” Swansong quipped. Crashing stayed silent and his expression became unreadable.
“Wait a second you were in love with Princess Luna weren’t you?”
“Yer a sharp lass. Aye that I did,” Crashing chuckled humorlessly.
“But from what you told us you and the Royal sisters were related.”
“If there one thing as unruly as me sea its love lass. It doesn’t have barriers. Once it has ye yer powerless to its call.”
“I’m guessing that didn’t go over well?”
“Aye that it didn’t I was banished fer following me heart,” Crashing took another sip from his flask.
“Banished?”
“Aye Celestia didn’t agree with it so she banished me to th’ bottom of me sea for a hundred years.” Crashing’s wings twitched when he remembered his imprisonment. It wasn’t the initial banishment he found insulting. It had been having his Sea token form him, an insult he had yet to forgive much less forget.
“What happened when you were released?”
Crashing went silent and his face began to contort in anger. That had been the one day he considered striking one of his siblings. The only thing that stopped him was the sorrow he had seen in Celestia’s eyes.
” I didn’t look back lass.” He turned and started back down the pier, ending the conversation there.
“Took you long enough Step,” Bovir rumbled,” Where ‘s Crashing?”
“Indulging his habit,” she replied before flagging down a barmaid,” Oi a whiskey and leave the bottle.”
Bovir nodded at her answer while Swansong just rolled her violet eyes. Crashing Wave had a habit of stargazing. The barmaid set down a bottle of whiskey and a filled glass on the table.
“So what is our next move?” Crosswinds asked. The lanky lime green Pegasus was already on his fourth mug of mead and was barely feeling the effects. He had a legendary endurance that trumpeted some earth ponies.
“From what I’m guessing,” Softstep downed her first glass,” He wants to try to take Star Harbor.”
“A little ambitious,” Reaver grinned darkly from behind his mug,” I like that.”
“Ambitious and stupid,” Swansong added,” I mean taking down merchant ships is one thing but what you’re saying will start a bloody war with em.”
“We have the God of the Sea on our side Swan,” Bovir said, his grey eyes fixed on her,” We would be hard pressed to lose. Besides that we five command the most powerful ships in the Eastern seas. It wouldn’t be a battle it would be a massacre”
“An’ the city would be rich with plunder mates,” Crosswinds said throwing in his two bits,” Think of the glorious plunder a Moon and Stars trading hub would be holdin’. We wouldn’t just add to our numbers, we’d be blood y rich.”
Swansong snorted. She may be cocky at times but she always held a hidden fear of the Moon and Stars especially after her last run-in with the Inquisition. Swansong shivered when she remembered the torture they had put her through. Bovir reached a meaty hand over and held her hoof. It was no secret the pair loved each other and the massive minotaur was rather protective her.
“It will be well,” he said with a soft smile.
Swansong smiled and nodded,” Very well.” She looked to Softstep,” You have my daggers. So what’s the plan?”
“My ship and the Hurricane will be leading the forefront and draw the navy’s attention.” Crosswinds grinned at that. There was nothing he loved more than a fight at sea. “The Gilded Swallow and Widowmaker will dock away from the fighting and make to Star Harbor on hoof. Once there give the signal and we’ll be there to help you take the town. “Swansong and Reaver both nodded. “ Once we’re through the Dauntless will plow through the second we get the signal. Everyone in agree with the plan?”
They all nodded. Reaver cackled at the plan. To him any plan that let him slit throats was good. Swansong was relieved this plan had actually been thought through meaning Softstep had come up with it. If Crashing had his way they would have sailed right in with swords raised and nary a plan between them. Bovir thought the plan was sound and if anything went a miss well they did have a God on their side. Crosswinds didn’t much care what they did so long as he got paid at the end of the day. Swansong stood up.
“Are you well?” Bovir asked.
Swansong giggled,” Yes my dear. I wish to get some air.”
He nodded and she gave him a peck on the cheek. She sauntered out of the tavern and despite the allure of her figure, not one soul dared watch her leave for fear of bringing the minotaur’s wrath on them. Swansong relished the crisp night air with a satisfied smile as she stepped out of the bar. A cold winter was promised in the stiff breeze and the smell of burning oil hung in the air. With a content sigh she walked down to the pier.
Crashing Wave gazed up at the sky, as was his habit on night such as this. The moon was full and bright, unhindered by cloud cover and the stars shown down on the water. It was a breath-taking sight how when the waters were calm on the sea and the twinkle of the stars danced of the water’s surface. The alicorn pulled a small silver flask from under his wing and raised it in the air.
“Here’s to ye Love,” He took a sip and enjoyed the felling of the amber liquid burning his throat.
“You know it’s not healthy to drink alone.”
Crashing turned around and saw Swansong with a soft smirk on her muzzle. She walked up beside him and looked up at the stars. He wordlessly held his flask out to her. She took a sip and instantly regretted it as she went into a coughing fit. She enjoyed strong drink same as the next mare but the liquid in Crashing’s flask was enough to knock a minotaur of his hooves. Crashing let out a barking laugh at her expense.
“Goddesses,” Swansong finally managed to say,” How in Tarturas do you drink that stuff?”
“That’s dragonwine fer ye lass,” Crashing said in between chuckles,” It tests any who dare drink it and th’ fact yer still on yer hooves means ye passed.”
“Not for long,’ she grumbled,” So I have to ask. What’s with your habit of star gazing?”
“Does a stallion need a reason ta gaze at a work of art lass?”
“I guess not but looking at the same thing every night can get boring.”
“Trust me lass,” Crashing looked back up at the sky,” There’s always something new up there. It’s as ever-changin’ as me sea.”
“Well the way you look at it I’d say you were looking at the picture of some lost love,” Swansong quipped. Crashing stayed silent and his expression became unreadable.
“Wait a second you were in love with Princess Luna weren’t you?”
“Yer a sharp lass. Aye that I did,” Crashing chuckled humorlessly.
“But from what you told us you and the Royal sisters were related.”
“If there one thing as unruly as me sea its love lass. It doesn’t have barriers. Once it has ye yer powerless to its call.”
“I’m guessing that didn’t go over well?”
“Aye that it didn’t I was banished fer following me heart,” Crashing took another sip from his flask.
“Banished?”
“Aye Celestia didn’t agree with it so she banished me to th’ bottom of me sea for a hundred years.” Crashing’s wings twitched when he remembered his imprisonment. It wasn’t the initial banishment he found insulting. It had been having his Sea token form him, an insult he had yet to forgive much less forget.
“What happened when you were released?”
Crashing went silent and his face began to contort in anger. That had been the one day he considered striking one of his siblings. The only thing that stopped him was the sorrow he had seen in Celestia’s eyes.
” I didn’t look back lass.” He turned and started back down the pier, ending the conversation there.
Bright_Ops said
Is anyone willing and confident enough to try their hand at playing Applejack? While I know we've been encourged to Godmod a little, I would just feel a bit better if someone else was playing such an important NPC... it would be more interesting an Rp after all. Even more so after seeing Dawnscrolls version of Twilight Sparkle.
If the GM's ok with it I can take à crack at it. Besides I already used to writing AJ in this setting
Three Months Later
Softstep gazed at the expanse of water before. Tanking a deep breathe she relished the smell of the sea. As she stood on the deck of The Leviathan she found herself thinking back to that fateful day three months ago when she had met Crashing Wave. Then she had been a lowly slave filly now she captained an entire fleet. She had become a hardened privateer in the command of the God of the Sea. The tan earth mare let out a chuckle and looked at the rest of the Kraken’s Fleet. Over twenty ships composed the fleet with the Leviathan as its flagship. The Leviathan made good on its name. Her crew composed of well over a hundred ponies and even a few griffins. It dwarfed most ships it came across and had enough fire power to bring a whole fleet smoldering in its wake.
In the distance she saw a group of ships. Their target was a group of Moon and Star’s frigates holding a cargo most precious, slaves. They moved to free any and all they could. Softstep took another deep breathe. Yes today was a good day to kill.
“Master Glint with the wind,” Softstep said to the grey stallion beside her,” I smell a fight on the horizon.”
“Aye captain,” he said as he turned the wheel.
“All hooves lower main sails and be quick about it fore I send ta meet yer maker,” Softstep yelled. The crew obeyed and chuckled at the inside joke. She wouldn’t kill any of them but to their enemies she already had a reputation of being utterly ruthless.
With the Leviathan at the lead the Kraken’s Fleet soared across the water. They approached the small fleet of Moon and Star ships with blinding speed. When they came into range one of the smaller vessels made to broadside the larger ship. It was a military frigate without the cargo they wished.
“Run her down,” Softstep said.
Glint nodded and turned the wheel. The Leviathan plowed into the vessel crushing it and sending its crew straight to the Maker herself.
“Today’s a day for blood lads. Show ‘em the guns,” Softstep shouted and drew her cutlass.
The Leviathan broadsided one of the merchant vessels and opened cannon fire on it. The rest of the fleet engaged the other vessels. Softstep went to the railing and grabbed a rope. She swung across the gap between the ships and landed on the deck of the other vessel. A unicorn came at her with a raised blade. She ducked under his strike and slid her blade across his throat. Another unicorn came at her. Not missing a beat she jumped to the right and plunged her blade into his side. She pulled her blade free and walked on a grim look in her eyes. Suddenly a funnel of water erupted from the sea and aimed itself straight for the middle of the ship’s deck.
‘Always late fer the fight,’ Softstep shook her head and chuckled.
Crashing Wave stood up and shook the water from his body. He looked around at the shocked faces of the unicorns but the pirates just grinned. Crashing pulled his scimitars out with his cerulean magic and held them lazily at his sides.
“This ‘ear a private scuffle or can anypony join?” He asked with a devil may care grin.
The captain of the Moon and Stars ship shook his head raised his blade,” It’s one the false gods! For Celestia!” The unicorns rushed forward with renewed vigor.
“Ah an open fight then good,” Crashing blocked a blade with one of his own and used the other to trip his opponent. The unicorns went down with a grunt. Crashing slid a blade into his gut and moved on. One of the pirates was pressed against the railing trying to drive back a pair of unicorns. Crashing sen t a torrent of water at the trio, sending the unicorns into the sea where they were set upon by sharks.
“Thanks Cap,” the pirate spit out a gob of sea water.
“No problem mate,” Crashing ducked under a pair of blades aimed at his head,” Aye that was close mate.”
The unicorns glared and made another sweep at him. Crashing laughed and pulled them off the side of the ship with tentacle constructs of water.
“You’ve got power I’ll admit that false god,” the ship’s captain sneered as he walked toward ,” But I see that’s all you rely on.”
A lanky earth pony, still a colt in truth, rushed him but the unicorn captain twirled around the colt’s blind strike and slammed his blade’s hilt against the colt’s head. He went down with a grunt and without a second thought the captain ended his life with the swipe of his cutlass.
“You’ve skill with a blade lad,” Crashing said as he regarded the other captain,” ‘Ow bout this. A straight up fight ta th’ death no magic?”
“Like you would honor that scoundrel,” the captain spat.
“First mate me canceller ring!” Crashing shouted, holding his hoof out.
Softstep walked forward and placed a ring in Crashing’s outstretched hoof. The alicorn placed it on his horn and grabbed one on of his blades in his mouth before it hit the floor. Softstep grabbed Crashing’s other blade and moved back out of their way.
“Thank ye lass,” Crashing said around his scimitar and looked at the unicorn captain,” Your move mate.”
The unicorn lunged forward with a piercing strike. Crashing brought the blade up under the unicorn’s and swatted it to the side. Crashing twirled and one of his harpoons caught the unicorn across the cheek, opening a small cut. The alicorn ended his twirl with a half-hearted lunge and cut the unicron across the other cheek, opening a matching wound.
“Looky there lad’ ‘es got whiskers,” Crashing laughed and the pirates joined him. The unicorn growled and made repeated strikes at Crashing. The alicorn blocked each but soon found himself up against the railing. Crashing jumped into the air just as the unicorn made a sweeping strike at him. Crashing dove down as the unicorn lost his balance and slammed into him. They went rolling and the Crashing pinned the unicorn.
“Yield mate this dual’s over,” Crashing said as he pressed the blade against the unicorn's throat.
“Bloody cheater,” the unicorn spat in Crashing’s face.
Crashing’s expression darkened but his smirk stayed,” I said nothin’ about me wings lad but fer this here spittle in me eye well…”Crashing trailed off and slit the unicorn’s throat. Blood sprayed from the wound and formed puddle around him. Crashing wiped the spit form his eye and pulled the canceller ring off his horn. Softstep took the ring and hoofed Crashing his blade.
“Thank ya lass,” he said as he took the blade and sheathed both. The remeaning unicorns had dropped their blades and surrendered,” Alright to those of ye who want to live ye have two options. Either join me crew of sea fairn’ scallwags or take a dip in me sea and make for th’ shore. If ye choose option two I will give me word on me honor that ye won’t be harmed.”
Two unicorns jumped off the ship’s side and began swimming for shore. “To th’ rest of ya welcome to me crew. First mate I believe we’ve got slaves below deck. Rum’s on me tonight lads.”
The pirates all raised their blades in a rousing cheer.
Softstep gazed at the expanse of water before. Tanking a deep breathe she relished the smell of the sea. As she stood on the deck of The Leviathan she found herself thinking back to that fateful day three months ago when she had met Crashing Wave. Then she had been a lowly slave filly now she captained an entire fleet. She had become a hardened privateer in the command of the God of the Sea. The tan earth mare let out a chuckle and looked at the rest of the Kraken’s Fleet. Over twenty ships composed the fleet with the Leviathan as its flagship. The Leviathan made good on its name. Her crew composed of well over a hundred ponies and even a few griffins. It dwarfed most ships it came across and had enough fire power to bring a whole fleet smoldering in its wake.
In the distance she saw a group of ships. Their target was a group of Moon and Star’s frigates holding a cargo most precious, slaves. They moved to free any and all they could. Softstep took another deep breathe. Yes today was a good day to kill.
“Master Glint with the wind,” Softstep said to the grey stallion beside her,” I smell a fight on the horizon.”
“Aye captain,” he said as he turned the wheel.
“All hooves lower main sails and be quick about it fore I send ta meet yer maker,” Softstep yelled. The crew obeyed and chuckled at the inside joke. She wouldn’t kill any of them but to their enemies she already had a reputation of being utterly ruthless.
With the Leviathan at the lead the Kraken’s Fleet soared across the water. They approached the small fleet of Moon and Star ships with blinding speed. When they came into range one of the smaller vessels made to broadside the larger ship. It was a military frigate without the cargo they wished.
“Run her down,” Softstep said.
Glint nodded and turned the wheel. The Leviathan plowed into the vessel crushing it and sending its crew straight to the Maker herself.
“Today’s a day for blood lads. Show ‘em the guns,” Softstep shouted and drew her cutlass.
The Leviathan broadsided one of the merchant vessels and opened cannon fire on it. The rest of the fleet engaged the other vessels. Softstep went to the railing and grabbed a rope. She swung across the gap between the ships and landed on the deck of the other vessel. A unicorn came at her with a raised blade. She ducked under his strike and slid her blade across his throat. Another unicorn came at her. Not missing a beat she jumped to the right and plunged her blade into his side. She pulled her blade free and walked on a grim look in her eyes. Suddenly a funnel of water erupted from the sea and aimed itself straight for the middle of the ship’s deck.
‘Always late fer the fight,’ Softstep shook her head and chuckled.
Crashing Wave stood up and shook the water from his body. He looked around at the shocked faces of the unicorns but the pirates just grinned. Crashing pulled his scimitars out with his cerulean magic and held them lazily at his sides.
“This ‘ear a private scuffle or can anypony join?” He asked with a devil may care grin.
The captain of the Moon and Stars ship shook his head raised his blade,” It’s one the false gods! For Celestia!” The unicorns rushed forward with renewed vigor.
“Ah an open fight then good,” Crashing blocked a blade with one of his own and used the other to trip his opponent. The unicorns went down with a grunt. Crashing slid a blade into his gut and moved on. One of the pirates was pressed against the railing trying to drive back a pair of unicorns. Crashing sen t a torrent of water at the trio, sending the unicorns into the sea where they were set upon by sharks.
“Thanks Cap,” the pirate spit out a gob of sea water.
“No problem mate,” Crashing ducked under a pair of blades aimed at his head,” Aye that was close mate.”
The unicorns glared and made another sweep at him. Crashing laughed and pulled them off the side of the ship with tentacle constructs of water.
“You’ve got power I’ll admit that false god,” the ship’s captain sneered as he walked toward ,” But I see that’s all you rely on.”
A lanky earth pony, still a colt in truth, rushed him but the unicorn captain twirled around the colt’s blind strike and slammed his blade’s hilt against the colt’s head. He went down with a grunt and without a second thought the captain ended his life with the swipe of his cutlass.
“You’ve skill with a blade lad,” Crashing said as he regarded the other captain,” ‘Ow bout this. A straight up fight ta th’ death no magic?”
“Like you would honor that scoundrel,” the captain spat.
“First mate me canceller ring!” Crashing shouted, holding his hoof out.
Softstep walked forward and placed a ring in Crashing’s outstretched hoof. The alicorn placed it on his horn and grabbed one on of his blades in his mouth before it hit the floor. Softstep grabbed Crashing’s other blade and moved back out of their way.
“Thank ye lass,” Crashing said around his scimitar and looked at the unicorn captain,” Your move mate.”
The unicorn lunged forward with a piercing strike. Crashing brought the blade up under the unicorn’s and swatted it to the side. Crashing twirled and one of his harpoons caught the unicorn across the cheek, opening a small cut. The alicorn ended his twirl with a half-hearted lunge and cut the unicron across the other cheek, opening a matching wound.
“Looky there lad’ ‘es got whiskers,” Crashing laughed and the pirates joined him. The unicorn growled and made repeated strikes at Crashing. The alicorn blocked each but soon found himself up against the railing. Crashing jumped into the air just as the unicorn made a sweeping strike at him. Crashing dove down as the unicorn lost his balance and slammed into him. They went rolling and the Crashing pinned the unicorn.
“Yield mate this dual’s over,” Crashing said as he pressed the blade against the unicorn's throat.
“Bloody cheater,” the unicorn spat in Crashing’s face.
Crashing’s expression darkened but his smirk stayed,” I said nothin’ about me wings lad but fer this here spittle in me eye well…”Crashing trailed off and slit the unicorn’s throat. Blood sprayed from the wound and formed puddle around him. Crashing wiped the spit form his eye and pulled the canceller ring off his horn. Softstep took the ring and hoofed Crashing his blade.
“Thank ya lass,” he said as he took the blade and sheathed both. The remeaning unicorns had dropped their blades and surrendered,” Alright to those of ye who want to live ye have two options. Either join me crew of sea fairn’ scallwags or take a dip in me sea and make for th’ shore. If ye choose option two I will give me word on me honor that ye won’t be harmed.”
Two unicorns jumped off the ship’s side and began swimming for shore. “To th’ rest of ya welcome to me crew. First mate I believe we’ve got slaves below deck. Rum’s on me tonight lads.”
The pirates all raised their blades in a rousing cheer.
Dawnscroll said
Oh hush all of you. I had to write this at work.It also turned out being twice as big, so yeah, thats a thing.This is probably the ONLY longest post Ill do for that. Im hoping to actually interact with people afterwards....
It was well worth the wait that was awesome.
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