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Post by Paladin on Jul 16, 2016 13:44:37 GMT -6
In the town of Ponyville, it was a rather calm day. Not many clouds in the sky, not many problems going on in the town. That was until someone spotted a large ship in the sky. Derpy had screamed, which caught the attention of Lyra and several other Pegasi. "It's a space ship!" Derpy proclaimed, hiding behind a bush.
"N-No, Derpy. It's not," said Lyra, staring up at the large ship. She stared at the hull, trying to find out what was keeping it afloat. "Anyone else see any sort of, uh, magical floating device on there?" She turned to Flitter and Cloudchaser, who were accompanied by Thunderlane and Flash Sentry (whom was here on guard duty as assigned by Princess Twilight).
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 8:55:10 GMT -6
Thunderlane looks up and see's said thing. "Yes...yes I do..." Thunderlane says, his eyes widening and wondering how in the wide world of Equestria that thing just 'appeared' out of nowhere.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 8:58:01 GMT -6
"I don't know..." Lyra said, still looking around. "Come on, let's get a closer look!" She got on Flitter's back, who gave out a groan when she felt Lyra hop onto her. "Geez, Lyra! Give me a warning, next time." Flitter spread her wings out, along with Cloudchaser. "Come on, 'lane, let's go see... even though I know it'll be trouble..."
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 9:19:29 GMT -6
"Stay here and make sure nothing gets here." Thunderlane says while Flash nods, used to being in the background and doing nothing(ha) and spread his wings before running and flying off to where the flying thing was.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 9:23:02 GMT -6
When they got close enough, the mares held onto the side of the ship and looked over onto the hull as best they could. The crew was working, and none seemed to notice the mares.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 9:35:59 GMT -6
"What in the world?" Thunderlane frowns, seeing the crew while he was flying next to the mares carefully.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 9:52:14 GMT -6
The crew was made up of several races. There were Equestrians, Griffons, a few Diamond Dogs - atop the Crow's Nest sat a Zebra, who wore goggles. Near the closest staircase stood a strange man. He appeared to be half great white shark; this was apparent due to his bulky appearance and rows of teeth. "Aye, First Mate!" he called out, walking over to the front of the ship. "Aye?" called back the First Mate, who was overseeing the crew. "Why are we aimlessly floating, 'ey?" The Bosun of the ship stared at the First Mate, who spat over the ship's railing. Lyra turned to Thunderlane, raising an eyebrow, as to ask, "what are they doing here?"
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 10:06:14 GMT -6
"I have no idea..." Thunderlane frowns, completely clueless here.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 10:09:11 GMT -6
Lyra climbed onto the ship, much to the dismay of Flitter and Cloudchaser, who scrambled after her. "Hey, shark guy!" Lyra called out, a grin on her face. The crew turned their attention to her, along with the Bosun. "Who the bloody 'ell are you, lass?" The Bosun ground his teeth together, walking towards Lyra.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 10:10:51 GMT -6
Thunderlane frowned, not sure if he should just go in and get her, telling everyone that she's just a stupid friend and they'll leave them alone or wait till she actually needs help.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 10:15:31 GMT -6
"Whatcha guys doin' above Ponyville?" Lyra asked, hands on her hips. Flitter and Cloudchaser tried pulling her away from the crew, as they encircled the three. "Come on, Lyra, we should just leave 'em alone." Flitter said, holding Lyra's arm. "Thunderlane, help us pull her!" she quickly whispered. "That's what I asked the First Mate, here. I'm the Bosun of this ship." The Bosun extended a hand, shaking Lyra's free arm.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 10:25:50 GMT -6
"Lyra come on..." Thunderlane says worriedly. "Um...we're sorry just our very silly friend here decided to jump aboard for...no reason."
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 16:06:10 GMT -6
The First Mate gave off a sound that sounded like a laugh, although this was an obvious deceitful gesture. He was a Spotted Hyena, one of the "evolved" ones at least. "Silence, First Mate!" said the Bosun, who knew what that laughter meant. "It's alright, the minx and you three can stay aboard as long as Captain Xarses agrees with it."
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 19:48:41 GMT -6
"Well...let's hope we meet the captain soon, and hopefully not badly." The pegasus says a little sheepishly.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 20:13:42 GMT -6
"He's in his cabin, and doesn't like being dis-" The Bosun barely got his sentence out as the doors to the Captain's Quarters opened. A large silhouette walked out, revealing themselves. Captain Xarses was a large, tall Sphinx. He scanned his crew, before speaking with a booming voice, "What are you all standing 'round for? I don't remember now being the time for lunch!" The crew went back to working as he walked down from his cabin and to the Bosun. "Mr. Bosun, you may return to your post. First Mate, converse with the Navigator." The two walked off, doing as they were told. "Hello, minx," Captain Xarses said to Lyra. "Who are you lot? I also don't recall inviting many people to my ship, today." "We're Flitter and Cloudchaser, sir. This is our friend Lyra, and my boyfriend Thunderlane." said Flitter, backing behind Thunderlane.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 20:19:44 GMT -6
Thunderlane didn't really like the sight of this but stallioned up. "I'm sorry sir, we were wondering why your vessel was doing over Ponyville. Our friend Lyra here all but forced us to tag along and just jumped right in." He says, still scared of the tall Sphinx but being the guard to Princess Twilight he was staying strong...however much that counted.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 20:25:57 GMT -6
Captain Xarses laughed heartedly, fixing his captain's coat. "That's all you had to say! Welcome to the Crimson Horizon!" Lyra smiled, giving the captain a short bow. "Thanks for inviting us! So, how'd ya do it?" "Do what?" Captain Xarses said, leaning on the railing of the ship.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 20:34:09 GMT -6
"This entire marvel." Thunderlane just has to say it. "It's unlike anything I've seen, or any one else has seen besides you and your crew."
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 20:44:09 GMT -6
"Ah, simple." said Captain Xarses. "Simple machine down below. As long as we keep it fueled, it keeps the ship in the air. We enlist help from the Realm Jumpers that come through here, too."
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 20:46:29 GMT -6
"Realm jumpers?" Thunderlane tilted his head, not understanding what a 'realm jumper' was.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 20:57:57 GMT -6
"Wait? You mean those humans who pop up every now and then?" Lyra's eyes grew as soon as she heard Xarses, who nodded. "Aye. We were tracking one down, but lost the source of the magi-" "Captain, if I may. Mr. Navigator said we're near the next portal." said First Mate, standing behind the Captain with a javelin.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 21:02:15 GMT -6
"There are portals around here?" Thunderlane frowns, not sure how the hell these things just randomly appear without someone knowing.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 17, 2016 21:05:34 GMT -6
"Most of the time, they're out in the wild somewhere." Xarses said, looking over the ship.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 17, 2016 21:08:00 GMT -6
"I supposed..." Thunderlane says, while the captain saw a bunch of ponies looking up at the ship, while a lavender pony was flying up to the ship way to fast than was probably safe when your flying towards a ship.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 18, 2016 8:14:08 GMT -6
"Pegasus off starboard!" Captain Zarses called out, reaching into his coat and keeping one of his hands there. The First Mate got to the wheel of the ship, ready to throw his javelin, if it was an intruder. The Bosun just watched, thinking there'd be no harm if he just stood around. Lyra was, to everyone's surprise, by the Captain's side, holding his other arm. Flitter saw her, and looked at her arms, which were still shaped as if she was holding Lyra.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 18, 2016 9:07:52 GMT -6
"What is this magnificent marvel!?!" A well known scream of delight to Lyra and the three pegasi. "Wait! That's princess Twilight Sparkle!" Thunderlane says quickly, trying to stop them before a flash of purple light appeared and everyone saw a simple dressed lavender alicorn floating next to the ship, her eyes full of sparkles as she saw this. "Where's your captain? I must learn all about this wonderful wonderful thing." She says giddily, making the crew think this adult mare was a child on Hearth's Warming getting her best present in the world. "Oh jeez." Thunderlane sighs out, knowing this isn't going to be good.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 18, 2016 9:19:22 GMT -6
"I be the Captain! Captain Xarses, at your service." Xarses said, pulling out his free hand to reveal a flintlock pistol. He placed it in his pocket, as so to use his free hand to shake Twilight's.
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Post by xinrick on Jul 18, 2016 9:31:20 GMT -6
"Twilight Sparkle." She says with a smile and shaking the sharks hand happily. "Sorry if I did something wrong but...I just had to see such a creation." The alicorn smiles happily.
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Post by Paladin on Jul 18, 2016 9:33:11 GMT -6
"Welcome to the Crimson Horizon, ma'am." Xarses said, ignoring Lyra's romantic gestures toward him through her actions. "If you'd like, seeing as how you're royalty, I can show you how this ship remains afloat in the air."
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Post by xinrick on Jul 18, 2016 9:41:16 GMT -6
Twilight started squealing happily. "Thank you thank you thank you Captain." "I'm sorry for the princess's....hyper activeness." Thunderlane says a little sheepishly.
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