//------------------------------// // The Buffet // Story: Equestria Ninja Girls on a Yacht // by Wildcard25 //------------------------------// At the cruise buffet Mikey, Pinkie, Lemon Zest, Shini, Applejack, and Fluttershy were checking out the spread, “Wow. Honey walnut crisp! Candy-coated cupcakes! Banana sorbet delight! A chocolate fountain?! This cruise has everything.” the turtle cheered. “Just about.” Shini confirmed. Lemon looked to A.J who was sitting down, “You gonna be ok, Applejack?” “Don't worry. I already took my medicine for seasickness.” she assured the rocker. “Hey, Mikey, try some Triple Choco-Berry Blasted Butter Biscuit Bundt Cake.” Pinkie offered. Mikey took a bite and smiled, “Yum. Chocolaty goodness. Gasp! Can it be? Yes, it is!” “What is it, Mikey?” Fluttershy asked. Mikey stood beside a lidded with with the image of a pizza on it, “This. Novantanove Formaggio, The 99-cheese pizza.” “Whoa! Seriously?” Lemon gasped. Pinkie spoke in shock, “A pizza with that variety of cheese is a culinary impossibility! I mean there's so many! Cheddar, Provolone, Asiago, Taleggio, Mozzarella, of course.” Mikey just shushed her, “Pinkie, please! Let's see this masterpiece,” he opened the lid, and his crazy smile turned into sadness, for there was nothing there, “NO!” he cried. “Wow, that went fast.” Applejack said. “It's not fair!” Mikey whined dramatically, “I can't go on! I have nothing to live for!” he clung to Pinkie hanging off her, “Pinkie, I see a light. It calls to me!” he turned to the fourth wall, “You know, this scene could win me an Academy Award,” he quickly returned to his dramatic acting. “No! Stay with us, Mikey!” Pinkie pleaded. Suddenly the French chef Puffed Pastry approached carrying a plate with a lid, “Excusez moi, Monsieur Turtle. How about one fresh from ze oven?” she lifted the lid to reveal the pizza Mikey had been dreaming of. The funny turtle gasped in joy, “So beautiful,” Puffed Pastry cut him a slice and offered it. Mikey gazed at all the layers of cheese atop the other. He put it to his lips and took a bite, while the group watched in anticipation. Mikey chewed it up and swallowed it. “You ok, Mikey?” Lemon asked in worry. “That... was... THE BEST PIZZA I EVER HAD!” Mikey cheered, making his friends sigh in relief. Mikey spoke to the chef, “You ma'am, have made perfection.” “Naturally.” Puffed Pasty said proudly. “Hey, guys!” Pigeon Pete called, as he Rockwell, Leatherhead, Sour Sweet, and Sunny Flare approached. “Just in time guys. You gotta try this pizza.” Mikey suggested. “Looks cheesy.” Sour noticed. “Don't mind if I do.” Rockwell said, as they took a slice. “Here, Leatherhead, open wide.” Pinkie instructed the gator who opened his mouth, before Pinkie tossed the slice in. “Tasty.” Leatherhead said. “Mm, boy, doggy. This is some good pizza.” Applejack added. “Totally awesome.” Sunny agreed. “I shall leave you to enjoy it. More are still in the oven.” Puffed Pastry took her leave before looking at Pete, and began analyzing him. “Uh, can I help you?” Pete asked nervously. “Hmm. You might be too big for the normal sized pan, but a little trimming and you'll fit nicely.” she smirked. “What?!” Pete squawked as he backed away. “You can't cook Pigeon Pete!” Fluttershy gasped, as she shielded the mutant from the chef. “And I'm not even tender.” Pete cried. Puffed Pastry just laughed, “Relax, it is just a chef's joke.” “Oh, a joke?” Pete asked while laughing nervously. As the chef left, Pete sized, “Chef's, a birds greatest enemy.” “Makes you glad you weren't born a turkey, huh?” Sour asked. “Ya got that right.” he answered, until Derpy walked over and offered the mutant a muffin. “Here ya go, Pete.” she said. “Hey, thanks.” Pete said, as he took the muffin, before offering the girl a bread roll in return. “I'm so glad we can enjoy this cruise without any problems.” Fluttershy said in relief. “I know,” Pinkie agreed, “Thanks to Rainbow Dash I got kicked out of the buffet.” “Because she caused a scene from paranoia about Equestrian Magic?” Shini asked. “Exactly!” Pinkie cried, “But not this time.” As Pete looked out one of the ships windows he saw some seagulls flying by, “Hey, I know those guys! They're my Poker buddies.” “You play poker with seagulls?” Sunny asked in disbelief. “Yeah. They're surprisingly good. I met those guys while I was south visiting family.” “You must have a lot of bird friends.” Mikey noted. “Oh, yeah.” “I can imagine it must be hard keeping track of all of them.” Fluttershy guessed. “It's not so hard once you figure out each one's unique habit.” Pete explained. And so the group continued to enjoy the buffet as more of the special pizzas were being brought out for them and the rest of the guests could enjoy. Mikey was planning to sneak some slices for himself, but A.J, Pinkie, and Fluttershy made sure to make him save those slices for his brothers.