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“Ya bloody cheater!” Deckhoof shouted as he slammed his cards on the table.

“Not cheatin Decky,” Grimwing chuckled and pulled his winnings over to him,” Jes that lucky.”

The pair of ponies had decided to pass the time by playing some poker but Deckhoof quickly found the green Pegasus across from him had a scary amount of luck. The red earth pony huffed as he crossed his hooves over his chest. Out of the corner of his eyes he spotted movement. He peered out over the railing of the Gilded Swallow to the beach. A pony collapsed on the sand and didn’t look to be moving anytime soon.

“Oi who’s that ye reckon?” he asked pointing a hoof.

Grimwing pulled his spyglass out. The pony in question looked to be a unicorn and one dressed in the robes of a scholar.

“It’s a unicorn. Probably survived the tidal wave,” he said before smiling wickedly,” Come on lets help th’ poor chap out aye?”

Deckhoof matched the pegasus’s wicked grin with one of his own,” Maybe ‘e needs ‘elp. After all what kinda ponies would we be if we didn’t help a pony especially a Moon and Stars unicorn?”

They jumped off the side onto the sand bellow and made their way to the unicorn. When they neared the unicorn they got a closer look at him. His robes were indeed that of a scholar but were devoid of any markings labelling him as Moon and Stars. He looked to have collapsed from exhaustion.

“You reckon ‘e’s Moon and stars,” Deckhoof asked.

“Only one why ta find out,” Grimwing said,” Come on ‘elp me get ‘im to th’ ship.”

Deckhoof nodded and they picked him up and carried him to the ship. Once there they grabbed a cancelling ring from the brig and placed it on the unicorn’s horn. When they were sure he was secured they took a bucket of cold water and splashed his face with it. The unicorn sputtered and coughed as he was jolted awake.

“Well then mate,” Grimwind said as he leaned on the railing,” What bring’s ya in th’ company of such ‘umble folk as ourselves?”

Crashing wave pulled his head form the water with a big trout secured in his jaws. He raised his head up and swallowed the fish whole, earning him several grimaces from his crew. The Leviathan Fleet had camped down beside the river to rest for the night. Many were used to his habits but they still found it gross how he refused to at least cook his food before eating it. He enjoyed his meat raw, be it fish, fowl, or beast. Softstep was grateful he was only eating a fish and not a deer or a rabbit. She had seen him eat a deer before and she vowed never again.

“Ah nothin’ like some old fashioned trout,” Crashing smacked his lips and settled down beside the earth mare.

“You know some of the ponies here might not want ta watch you eat fish as you do,” she said with a sideways glare at the alicorn.

Crashing let out a barking laugh,” then they best get used to it and th’ Plains forbid they catch me get a bloody kill.”

“Why can’t you eat vegetables like a normal pony,” she groaned as she sat back.

“Where be th’ fun in that lass,” Crashing smirked,” Sides vege don’t often agree with me.” He flashed her a toothy grin,” And another thing me teeth ain’t exactly ideal fer crushing grass.”

Softstep rolled her eyes. Her ears perked up when she heard a twig snap. She and Crashing turned to see a group of earth pony foals staring at them with a bewildered look. They were dirty and many of them were covered in cuts and bruises as well as scars. They were led by a large unicorn stallion in dark blue armor with a white crescent moon embroidered on the chest plate.

Crashing Wave stood up,” Well now what ‘ave we ‘ere. Out fer a stroll mate?”

The unicorn took a battle stance despite his shock at seeing the alicorn,” Back or by Luna’[s grace I’ll destroy any who seek to harm these foals.”

Many of the foals cowered behind the hulking stallion while two stood beside him trying to look tough. Crashing laughed followed shortly by his crew.

“Mate I ain’t so much a heartless retch ta bring ‘arm ta foals. Come an’ warm yeselves by our fire. We’ve warm foo an’ strong drink. Lads bring some grog fer th’ unicorn an’ some vittles fer th’ little anklebiters.”

The unicorn was taken aback by this burst of hospitality. The, what he could only assume were pirates jumped to obey the alicorn’s orders. Many of the foals rushed forward when they smelled the aroma of hot leek and onion soup. Crashing wave pushed a pewter mug full of a dark brown liquid toward the stallion.

“Don’t ye worry lad,” Crashing said,” We mean you an’ th’ foals no harm. So tell me ‘ow did ye come ta leadin’ a merry band like this?”

“Mista Beam safed us,” one foal said around a mouthful of soup. His fur was tan and he had a brown spot over his right eye. He looked barely over six. He had also been one of the foals that stood beside the unicorn.

“Did ‘e now,” Crashing chuckled,” An what be yer name?”

“I’m Powerhouse,” he puffed up his chest proudly earning him a giggle from Softstep.

“So what is the story here,” she asked looking at the unicorn.

He in turn pulled his helmet off with his magic showing his fur to be silver. His mane was black as night with a grey stripes along the sides of his head. He took a hefty drought from his grog and grimaced as he swallowed.

“I stopped these little ones form suffering the same fate as their parents. I was assigned to a patrol that monitored the edge of the forest here and we were summoned to help stop slave riot that had started in one of the camps east of here. When we arrived the adult slaves had been killed and the Inquisitor there ordered us to kill the foals. I have been with the Lunar Guild for many a year and I have witnessed many atrocities and that was the final straw. I slew the Inquisitor and my comrades as they turned on me and fled with these little ones in tow. I seek to get them passage out of equestrian from D=Star Harbor.”

“Sorry ta disappoint you mate but Star Harbor is underwater,” Swansong said as she walked up. She flicked a blade out and pressed it to his throat,” So tell me after years of vile actions why you suddenly have a conscience?”

“We all make mistakes,” He grunted,” And I’m sure you’ve made your own, High Priestess.”

She stepped back with wide eyes,” How?”

“I saw your mark,” he said gesturing to the crescent moon that could be barely seen in the center of her chest. He turned to Crashing Wave,” So tell me who are all of you?”

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Tai Falkenburg said
The Griffins are certainly making things interesting :DAlso, note to self - character needs to carry a compass or map next time ;p

I could see how that would be useful

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EldritchOne said
I made a pone, guess who this smarmy bastard is.

That is pretty awsome

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Dawnscroll said
Y'know... unless the slave domes are all just a bunch of tents... and don't have a single doorframe ANYWHERE....We could have the entire army there in about... two seconds?

An army sounds nice. You bring the ponies I'll bring the blades?

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Tai Falkenburg said
It makes sense though - they got a beach-head, but lack sufficient numbers for a prolonged war on land. The best they can do is raid, and they must move fast for that. Speaking of which, how long will it take for Crashing's flotilla to make it to their destination?

I'd say a couple of days considering their moving by river on longboats and there are about fifteen total boats. Some with supplies while the rest hold well ponies. I'm also having a said deal with Bovir. he'll make it to where the ships are within a couple of days. First stop is the Fortress of the Moon to do some recon and gather some recruits.

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Tai Falkenburg said
Nice entry :) I'm rather surprised Crashing is moving so fast after the events that just occurred. Risky, but if the rest of the Moon and Stars are still unprepared, then it's a huge advantage.

Yep. The fast shark gets the fish. Trying to come up with nautical sayings but I think that one kinda flopped on the deck. (Haha fish puns)

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The respective crews of The Leviathan, The Gilded Swallow and the Hurricane had gathered on the beach placing lit lanterns on the water each for a fallen comrade. For the usually loud bunch silence reigned in respect for the dead. Some said a prayer and some made blood oaths for the fallen. Crashing Wave stood back with Crosswinds and Softstep. When Swansong had told them of Reaver’s betrayal each wanted to give him a taste of steel. Swansong a little ways away from them singing softly to herself. She had yet to speak of Bovir’s death and Crashing had even tried to find the minotaur’s body but to no avail.

“So where to Cap?” Crosswinds grunted.

“We take our fight to th’ mainland,” Crashing said his eyes not moving from the lanterns,” We’ll take th’ ships in through th’ river. An’ don’t worry ‘bout em fittin’ I’ll expand th’ thing.”

“Then we’ll need to go south,” Swansong said as she joined them,” The Fortress of the Moon has one of the largest slave reserves and it’s also surrounded by large bodies of water.”

“Ye sure yer up for it lass,” Crashing said,” I won’t thing no less of ye if ye want to back out.”

“No I won’t run,” Swansong looked out over the harbor her eyes cold,” I want to fight.”

“Then it’s settled gather th’ crews and’ begin ta make way. When we get to th’ river’s we’ll use th’ long boats.”

The captans nodded and started toward the longboats. On the horizon they saw a green flash of light. Each pony saw it. Softstep looked at crashing and caught him smirking.

“What was that?” Crosswinds asked.

“That me mates is the fury of a mare scorned,” Crashing laughed,” Looks like Thea is havin’ some fun.”

“One of your kin,” Softstep inquired.

“Aye an’ every bit as wild as me,” Crashing laughed,” Come on lads let’s get goin’.”
They loaded into the longboats and went back to the ships. They made it to the mouth of the Moonlit River by dawn. The crews prepared the longboats, loading them with provisions, blades, and powder and shot for their arquebi and hoofcannons. The ships were moored on the shore and some of the crew had stayed behind to guard the ships. When they were ready Crashing Wave dove into the water and led them through the river. For many of the pirates this was the first time they had ventured inland. They had heard of the war that waged between the houses and now they might just witness it.

Bovir sat up with a groan, shielding the blinding sun from his eyes as he did so. His head was pounding, like someone had taken a mallet to his skull. He looked around. He was on a beach, washed up about what looked a mile from where his ship had sunk. The minotaur stood up and instantly regretted it as he emptied the contents of his stomach on the wet sand. Bovir whipped his mouth with the back of his hand. He looked over his shoulder and miraculously his claymore was still in its scabbard across his back.

He walked along the beach, the only sound keeping him company was the tide and the seagulls. He made it to where Star Harbor had once been within the hour. Bovir stared wide-eyed at what had happened. The town had been flooded. He knew this had to have been Crashing’s work. The alicorn must have been furious to bring this kind of destruction. Bovir only hoped that Swansong had survived. His heart ached to the unicorn. They were an odd couple sure but she had saved his life when he was under the slavery of the Moon Guild. They had treated him like an animal but she had been different. She showed him compassion and was just as much a prisoner as he was. In time he taught her how to fight and the pair had worked together to gain their freedom. Bovir looked toward the Sea. His gut told him to follow the coast south and follow it he did.

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Dawnscroll said
Gentlemen,I would like to say to you all, to all of us.... congratulations.Within the past few days, we have written a TOTAL of 48,950 words. We're just shy of a little under a novel.And we've only just started this RP.You guys are awesome. Each and every one of you.

Thank you as well sir for comin up with an awesome RP and to kapuchu for keeping it alive. This has been my first RP in years and already its insanely awesome

EldritchOne said
Right-o, that should be it corrected, might need some tidying later though, but its functional for the moment.

Loving the Doc by the byvperfect twist of insanity and genius

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Tai Falkenburg said
Nice entries everyone! I never thought I could be so invested in a mad doctor, and I was rather shocked at what happened with Crashing's story 0_0

Yeah wanted to touch base withw one of divene flaws early besides he needed an incentive to go mainland.