//------------------------------// // Ray Fillet // Story: Equestria Ninja Girls on a Yacht // by Wildcard25 //------------------------------// The ninja group was out on deck looking out into the distance the ship was sailing in admiring the view and everything. “Now this is relaxing, guys.” Mikey said. “Blue skies and clear waters.” Fugitoid noted. “And the water's not choppy.” Applejack put in. Everyone continued to enjoy themselves, until a splash was heard, “Girl overboard! Girl overboard!” someone shouted. “Where?” Mikey asked, as he turned and looked only to realize he was on thin air. He screamed and quickly grabbed back onto the ship. The others arrived to see Trixie, “Trixie, what's wrong?” Sunset asked. “That girl Megan, who Rainbow was hanging out with?” the girl inquired. “Yeah what about her?” Rainbow asked in concern. “I saw her hanging by the railing that broke and she fell into the ocean!” Trixie cried. “What?!” the Rainbooms gasped. “Then we better get her back before she drowns!” Leo instructed. “I'll take a look.” Leatherhead was about to dive, until Raph stopped him. “Hold on, look there.” They looked down and saw Megan floating above the water and was ok, “How?” Twilight asked in confusion. “She's floating?” Shini asked in disbelief. “That's not possible.” Sugarcoat stated. Megan looked around, until suddenly emerging from the water was a humanoid stingray about the same size as Leatherhead and was wearing a blue diver suit. Megan was surprised to see what she was on top of. “Are you alright?” the creature asked. “I'm fine. Thank you.” she answered. The others on board were shocked, “Holy!” Donnie gasped. “Chalupa!” Mikey finished equally shocked. “Whoa nelly!” Applejack gasped. The mutant called up, “Hello up there! Is this girl with you?” “Yes, she is.” Sunset called back. “Hang on.” Twilight said, as she used her magic to levitate Megan up and back on the ship. “Well, guess that's it.” the stingray was about to dive, until Karai called out. “Wait! You're welcomed to come aboard!” The creature looked back and looked surprised, “Are you sure that's ok?” “You just saved a girls life. That should show you mean no harm.” April reminded him. “How about it?” Leo offered. “Well, it has been a long time since anyone has ever talked to me. Kay I’m coming up.” he swam closer and climbed up the ship. When he got up to the railing, Leatherhead, Bebop, and Rocksteady helped him onto the deck. “Dang, you're a big fella!” Bebop gasped. “You are mutant like us, da?” Rocksteady asked. “Yes. Yes I am,” he confirmed, “My name's Ray.” “Ray, huh?” Raph asked. “Well, my full name was Raymond Berimore. I was once a marine biologist.” Twilight gasped, “A marine biologist? Sounds amazing!” “You must love aquatic life.” Fluttershy noted. “I do. All kinds of marine life. In fact my favorite is the stingray.” “How did you become a mutant if I so may ask?” Rarity inquired. Ray sighed, “Well, shortly after I graduated college and earned my biology degree, I was walking home. When I discovered a lonely stingray swimming in a barrel of some greenish gunk on the beach. I reached in and pulled it out, unaware that I got infected by the stuff.” “Definitely mutagen.” Pinkie suspected, as everyone agreed. “Shortly after I sent the creature back to the ocean, these robots called the Kraang attacked me and my only means of escape was the ocean, so I dove in, unaware that I was mutating into a stingray myself until I escaped. It was then I realized my new mutated form, so I remained in the ocean. It wasn’t too bad. It was like a dream I had about swimming with the marine life. I would save anyone who fell in the ocean from shipwrecks to over boards. Luckily, they were all unconscious when I saved them. You guys are the first to see me like this.” “Well, you've obviously done a good job in laying low.” Sour Sweet said. Megan embraced Ray happily, “Thank you for saving my life.” “Happy to do so.” Ray smiled. “So do you need to go back anytime soon?” Karai asked. “I don’t really have much to go back to. Just the ocean.” Ray admitted knowing he could never truly go back home. “Well, we’re enjoying a cruise. Would you like to join us?” Sunset offered. “Well, it has been a while since I have been among others and you guys aren’t afraid of me, plus you guys are mutants as well. Okay I’ll stay.” he answered, and everyone cheered. “Welcome aboard, Ray Fillet!” Mikey greeted him. “What?” Ray asked. “Mikey! Don't be rude.” Raph scolded the younger turtle. “I kinda figured since his name was Ray and he swims with fishes-” “We get it.” Leo interrupted him. “You know. I like it,” Ray admitted, “Ray Fillet it is. I was thinking about Man Ray, but that was too cliche.” “No kidding.” Casey confirmed. “So then, who're all of you?” Ray asked. “My name's Leonardo. These are my brothers Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo.” “I'm April O”Neil.” “Casey Jones. “Keno.” “Karai. “I'm Shinigami.” “And we're the Rainbooms,” Sunset started, “I'm Sunset Shimmer. This is Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy.” “Don't forget about me,” Spike barked, “My name's Spike.” “Wow. A talking dog too. Are you a mutant?” “No. Just a normal dog who happens to speak English,” Spike admitted, “Though I have been taking these online courses for Japanese.” “I'm Slash, and these are the Mighty Mutanimals,” Slash said, “Dr. Tyler Rockwell, Leatherhead, Pigeon Pete, Mondo Gecko, Bandit Raccoon, and Mona Lisa.” “We is the Bebop and Rocksteady.” Rocksteady introduced himself and his partner. “What up, yo?” Bebop greeted. “We're known as the Shadowbolts,” Sour began, “I'm Sour Sweet. This is Sunny Flare, Sugarcoat, Indigo Zap, and Lemon Zest.” “I'm Juniper Montage.” “I'm Wallflower Blush.” “Adagio Dazzle.” “Aria Blaze.” “Sonata Dusk.” “And I am the Great and Powerful Trixie!” Ray raised a brow at Trixie, who spoke dryly, “Please hold back your applause.” “I'm so glad to meet you all. I never would've imagined humans being ok with mutants.” Ray said. “Well, have we got a story for you, bud.” Mikey said, as they led Ray around. Later on, everyone was in the yachts lounge telling Ray about their adventures and everything, while Ray was greeting several more guests who weren't terrified of him. “And here we are now.” Leo finished. “These stories you've told me are unbelievable,” Ray began, “And yet I can believe them. Imagine mutants trained in ninjitsu. Or humans possessing magical powers.” “We know it's a lot to package.” Twilight said. “But it's all true.” Leo added. “You all really lead exiting lives. I mostly live in the wide ocean keeping to myself and avoiding, jellyfish and sharks.” Ray said. “Do you ever miss land?” Fluttershy asked. “All the time, but it doesn't matter. There's no one on land waiting for me.” “No friend or family?” Juniper asked. “None.” “Sorry to hear that.” Raph said. “Makes us all lucky to have each other.” Slash said, as his fellow mutants agreed. “Lucky indeed.” Karai agreed, as Shini and the Dazzlings smiled at her. Pinkie gasped, “I just remember, we still gotta set up!” “Set up?” Ray asked. “That's right.” Leo remembered. “We're supposed to do a little musical number for our guests as part of the entertainment.” Sunset said. “Wanna stick around and see it?” Applejack offered. “Sure thing.” Ray nodded. “Come on, let's go set up.” Twilight said, as they went to get ready.