In the Southern seas sat the island of Neighyers. This island was known as an Equestria "Rest Port" or a port that they could restock before traveling further, but that was really its prime use. That is, until the Equestrian navy had decided that the island was perfect to help secure safe trade routes through the southern seas. A small fort was built on the highest point of the small port and a fence of spiked logs guarded the town that held the port itself. Today... Neighyers and its inhabitants would witness something truly memorable...
Captain Vulture was a cocky griffon. He was one of several captains employed by a Pirate lord. His mission was simple, survey the island of Neighyers with his ships and report back without engaging the Equestrian fleet. This frustrated him,but he had to follow orders.
"Sir. we are reaching our destination." a sailor said.
"Alright. Let's get this boring job out of the way so I can either get smashed, or back to smashing heads." Vulture grumbled. a crewman in the crow's nest opened his spyglass to observe the port. the garrison manned the walls and a small patrol fleet sat docked in the harbor.
"Seems about 500 garrison soldiers in the fort. Two galleons, one brig, and two small gunboats docked." The crewman called to Vulture. Vulture looked over his fleet. he had one galleon, four frigates and two brigs.
'Dammit. We outgun them and all we can do is play I spy!' the captain seethed in his mind. 'To hell with it!'
"All ships prepare for attack!" Vulture called out.
"But sir!" His second in command was about to question his orders, but Vulture's eyes just gave him a frozen glare. "You heard him! all ships ready for attack!" The second called out as griffons got into position for attack.
Hanz had been steaming towards Equestria throughout the night. Looking to the map he could see a small island belonging to Equestria.
"Aquarius. I believe I should see if I can make contact with the Equestrians on this island" He said putting his finger over the island on the map.
'It would be in your best interest to do so. If you can make contact with the garrison their then it could fast track your contact with the princesses.' Aquarius replied.
With a nod, Hanz started having GERMANIA turn towards the island. Neighyers
Captain Black Powder was given the posting of commanding Neighyers due to his older age. It was tradition that older naval officers of Equestria were given control of island forts so they could finish their time before retiring in a calm posting.
BOOM! CRRRACK!
The captain's office shook as cannon fire rocked the small fort.
"Pirate attack!" called a soldier as the Captain stormed outside the office and flung open the doors. Fire was scattered about, cannon balls were lodged in walls and more rained down smashing through the stone fort.
"Dammit. All troops prepare the batteries for counter attack!" Black Powder called as mares and stallion scrambled for equipment and started loading the for cannons. "FIRE!" and all the guns rang as the enemy used their speed to dodge the fort's mortars and cannon fire.
"Sir! the patrol fleet has been hit! They're on fire and can't sail!" a mare office called.
'Oh Tartarus'
"Well then. Best pray for a miracle" Captain Powder said.
GERMANIA was reaching viewing distance of Neighyers. The radar started pinging ships not far from the Island. Hanz concentrated and one of the AR 196 seaplanes flew off to scout. As he saw everything the plane did, he saw a horror. Fire and smoke were bellowing from the small island. loud bang rang out and the plane headed in the direction of the noise.
'Come on. What is causing this.' He thought. He looked at the sea and saw it. a small group of ships sailing black flags on tall sailing masts.
"Pirates. Well best act fast." He said and mentally told the the float plane monitor the ships. Hanz moved his arms into the direction of the enemy fleet. The guns tilted upward and he moved his hand into final position. Then...
Snap
BANG!
Captain Vulture smiled manically as the fort burned and broke under his attack.
"Sir there's a large bird flying this way." a sailor called.
The captain looked at the "Bird and saw it was flying around them and a whirring sound could be heard as it passed over. Then a pop followed by a whizzing sound was heard.
CRACK! BABOOM!
The sea reared up violently. A ship was seen blown in half. Another was thrown violently by the sudden geyser of sea water. Vulture looked to see the bird fly over again, and then it started diving. The whirring got louder and...
bambambambambam!
Sailors on a nearby ship were hit by what looked like fire coming out of the "Bird" which looked like no bird in all of existence.
"Demon beast! we must retreat!" sailors called as some of the ships started to turn away to run when more whizzing rang out and then more large explosion rang. Two more ships were sunk and all but two were burning wrecks beyond saving. Vulture cawed loudly in anger.
"Retreat now!" he yelled and the last two ships turned and started fleeing. As they were, the man in the Crow's Nest turned his glass and saw something truly horrifying. A glistening beast slicing though the water like it were air. smoke wafting off of it from what appeared to be large smokey belches. The soldier fainted their and then upon seeing the monstrosity that had just killed so many.
Captain Black Powder opened his eyes thinking the loud sounds were the death of his fort. However, when he looked over the wall, he saw the enemy was utterly smashed. Pirates clinging to life or floating in blood soaked water.
"What happened?" He asked looking around. He saw some large flying beast heading south. He pulled out his spyglass and saw a metal behemoth heading straight for his fort. His heart sank. However, he saw something he didn't expect...A white flag.
"This beast. Is asking for a parlay?" he mumbled to himself.
"What should we do sir?" A soldier asked.
"We best see what this is all about. If we don't accept it we could all be destroyed by that...thing. Raise the response flag." The captain said.
"Whew. They accepted Parlay." Hanz said as GERMANIA sailed towards the port. the horn rang out for miles as the vessel came towards the port.
'Remember. They are kind by nature so do your best not to scare them.' Aquarius said in his mind.
"Right. Here's hoping this works." Hanz said pulling the ship towards the docks.
The metal monster slid to a halt as anchors dropped into the water. Captain Black Powder and his guards were staring in awe and terror at the huge metal beast. Then the sound of s clang hit the dock and out stepped a being similar to a Pony , but had no fur except his head. He wore a perfectly clean outfit with a cap that said a word they couldn't understand. The creature stopped in front of them and held out his hand.
"Admiral Hanz Von Ravenmark of the Kiregsmarine Battleship H-44 GERMANIA. I wish to speak to you leaders."