//------------------------------// // Stranded: The search and the shark attack // Story: The Royal Stranding // by The_Equestrian_Emperor //------------------------------// Meanwhile, in the magical land of Equestria... A certain 6 friends were "debating" about something. Applejack frowned. "Hold it sugarcube. We still ain't know nuttin' about the princesses' trip to the other dimension, ya know." Twilight trotted about her castle. "They were supposed to send us notifications about their journeys! I mean, not everybody gets invited to another dimension to stroll around in, you know!" "A know, but y'all need to calm down, alright?" Applejack said. Twilight rolled her eyes. "Alright, I'm calm. But don't you think that it's a bit strange that the princesses' didn't keep their word? It's not like them to do that, you know." Pinkie started jumping up and down. "Maybe they're having a really big party, and don't want to be disturbed because it's so good!" "I don't think that would be likely, Pinkie Pie." Rarity said. "Uh, yes it is!" Pinkie responded. Rainbow Dash shook her head. "Twilight's right. The Princesses usually never break their word. Something might have happened, like maybe they encountered a huge monster! Or, or, maybe they found a dragon! Oooh, maybe a really big..." "Yeah, no. I don't think so. But maybe... maybe we can try to find them!" Twilight said. "Yay!" Rainbow shouted! "Finally time to kick some butt!!!!!" "Rainbow!" Twilight shouted! "Um, if its okay with you guys, I think I'm gonna stay here, to you know, look after the animals and stuff, you know, um..." Fluttershy whispered. "Oh, don't worry Fluttershy, you can come too!" Twilight said. "But what about the animals? What about... AHHH!" Twilight dragged Fluttershy out of the castle. "Pack your bag girls, we're in for a big adventure." Twilight announced. "You sure about this?" Applejack asked. "Um, yes?" Twilight said. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Earlier this morning... "Sister, wake up!" Luna shouted. "What is it this time," Celestia said. "Another shipwreck? Are we found? Can I sleep?" "Um, we are found. By some sharks!" Luna said. "So? Just stay out of the water and... wait, are we in water?" Celestia looked around. She was surrounded by water. She stood up. "Let's get to shore. They won't bother us, right?" "Hopefully." Luna grumbled. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "Time to make a home!" Luna happily announced. "Okay, how?" Celestia asked sarcastically. "Don't worry, don't feel bad, we'll be fine! Just um, you know, try not to impale yourself on a log." Luna said. Celestia rolled her eyes. "Okay, I'll be so sure not to do that." "You better." Luna said. "I think I'll go find a shipwreck to loot. I'll be back soon." "You know what, I'll come with you." Celestia said. "Okay, come onto the raft." Luna said. "Will this thing ever lose air?" Celestia asked. "I actually don't know." Luna replied. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A shark had found the 2 sisters and was attacking them, first by circling, waiting to strike... *swish* *Gulp* *swish* *splash* Celestia yelped. "Oww! Get off me you little... ow, my forehoof..." "Sister! Are you okay?" Luna asked. "Yes, I'm fine..." Celestia trailed off as the shark bit her shoulder and she fell into unconsciousness. "Sister? 'Tia? 'TIA!!!!!!" Luna yelled as she shook her unconscious sister. "You'll pay for this!!!!!!!" Luna yelled. She jumped into the water and tackled the shark straight on. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "'Tia? 'Tia? 'Tia, are you okay?" Luna asked worriedly. "Y- yes, I'm fine Luna, thank you." Celestia said. 'T-thank goodness. I thought you were seriously hurt. I found the cloth from last time and made bandages to wrap up your forehoof." Luna said. "Thank you Luna." Celestia said. "I'm just glad you're okay, 'Tia." Luna said. "Me too. I feel really tired." Celestia put a hoof on her head. "Rest 'Tia, rest. This was a really tiring day for you." Luna said. "Hey, Luna," Celestia said drowsily, "Where did those wounds come from? Are you okay?" "I'm fine 'Tia. Just rest." Luna's right hoof wobbled. It had a small bite wound from tackling the shark. "Oh, and 'Tia, I sunk the shark." "Why?" Celestia asked. "It hurt you pretty badly. I didn't want it to go unpunished, so I attacked it. I'm sorry 'Tia, I should've listened to you! I should've headed to shore first thing! It was innocent, just listening to it's instincts! I'm sorry 'Tia!" Luna cried. "It's fine Luna. The past is in the past. Well, goodnight Luna." Celestia said. "Goodnight." Luna said.