//------------------------------// // Pirates of the Equestrian // Story: Sonic The Hedgehog & My Little Pony The Movie // by Idiotboy24 //------------------------------// Cargo Ship Up high above the dark clouds that operated the open sky, was a ship that blared its horn loudly as it traversed through the dark world. Hiding behind some supplies were the Mane six, Spike and Sonic who have taken refuge ever since escaping Tempest back in Klugetown. Both Rainbow Dash and Applejack peeked from behind some crates, and looked to see some of the ships members. There was a pink bird of sorts carrying a crate while another walked past them before stopping, he then burped before scratching his behind causing Rainbow to gag in disgust. Applejack looked over at Twilight who was looking at the map. “Whadaya think, Twilight? Should we just... ask 'em to take us?” Twilight dropped the map before facing her Apple bucking friend. “Last time we trusted somepony, he tried to sell us!” Sonic walked over to her and put his hand on her shoulder. “Look ‘Book Master’ I know it’s scary right now, but we should at least try to ask for help…” Then a box was moved out of the way revealing them to a green bird. “…Or they find us.” Sonic finished, the bird in question was wearing black clothing along with a grey hat. “Hey, guys! Come check this out!” Another bird came over he looked similar to the other one, only he had an eyepatch and looked skinnier. “Looks like a pack of stowaways.” The same pink bird came over stroking her chin with a fork. “What are we s'posed to do with 'em?” Once again a bird with a beanie and some accessory on his beak popped out and squawked loudly. “I think we tie 'em up!” Applejack gasped at that. “We clip their wings!” This made Rainbow gasp. “Nah. We scar ‘em…” Rarity yelped at that. “…Emotionally!” He finished making Fluttershy sob. “Wai-wai-wai-wait. What say the book, Captain Celaeno?” He turned around and watched as one final bird named Celaeno walked over, who had a wooden stick instead of a foot. She carried a book which had the Storm King’s symbol on it, she then opened it. “Storm King's rule book says, "Throw them overboard."” The group went wide eyed when that was spoken. The eye patched bird pull on some rope which brought out a wooden plank on the side of the ship, which led to the abyss that was below. They started to make their way towards the group, ready to grab them. Twilight, Rainbow Dash and Applejack all got into defensive stances while Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Flutttershy and Spike all looked horrified. Sonic on the other hand needed to do something to keep the birds distracted, he then looked at the floor and quickly got an idea it might not work but at least he would go down trying. The ship crew were about to grab them when they then heard a tap against the floor, everyone turned their heads to see Sonic who looked nervous. Before anything could continue he then tapped the floor again with his foot, he realised it was working and knew what to do. He began tapping over and over again which started a beat to which he then sang. Sonic: There once was a ship that put to sea The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea The winds blew up, her bow dipped down Oh blow, my bully boys, blow (huh) Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguing is done We'll take our leave and go She'd not been two weeks from shore When down on her a right whale bore The captain called all hands and swore He'd take that whale in tow (huh) Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguing is done We'll take our leave and go Da-da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da-da Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da (End Song) Before anyone could say anything a loud steamy whistle blew causing the group of birds to forget what they were going to do. “All right! That’s lunch!” No one could even process what happened as they all ended up in a dining room and were all served food. “What?” Was all Twilight could say still confused with what just happened, she looked around the room and was in shock of how calm the workers were being. Sonic was just left dumbfounded at how his distraction worked, he also managed to somehow do the distraction long enough for the whistle to blow. Rainbow was just as confused and decided to speak up. “Whoa, whoa, whoa! So you were about to toss us overboard and you stopped for a lunch break?” Twilight leaned forward giving Rainbow a stare. “Storm King only allows one break a day for meals, then it's back to hauling goods.” Sonic perked his ears up. “So you don’t do anything fun?” To which he got a shake of a head in return. “So you’re delivery guys?” Spike asked to which Celaeno responded. “And gals. These uniforms aren't exactly doing us any favors.” Twilight who felt a little optimistic pulled out the map. “Then can you deliver us to Mount Aris?” To which Celaeno replied solemnly. “Sorry. We do what the Storm King orders or we suffer his wrath.” Sonic took notice of how utterly defeated she looked, he needed to at least make their time fun. “Right. still going overboard.” Twilight concluded. The Pink bird spoke up. “Eh, it’s nothing personal. Pudding?” She asked, which made Rarity perk up. “There’s pudding?” She then received the same food they were all served. “Well at least you have friends to hang out with, that’s something to look forward to… Right?” Sonic spoke up trying to make the group of birds, feel optimistic. They turned their heads and faced the Hedgehog. “If we wanted to we would, but when you’re put into a position where you could lose a part of yourself for not following orders, it limits what you can and can’t do with friends.” Celaeno explained, which made Sonic feel bad for asking. “You weren't always delivery birds, were you? What about before the Storm King?” Rainbow questioned. Celaeno looked up. “Yeah. We used to be much more adventurous.” She replied while pulling a poster of the Storm King out of the way, which revealed a flag with a skull on it. “Ooh! I met that guy in the desert!” Pinkie called out, Rainbow went wide eyed. “Whoa! You used to be Pirates?!” The eye patched bird sitting next to her and Applejack corrected her. “Um, we prefer the term "swashbuckling treasure hunters".” “So… pirates.” Sonic said. After a squawk Rainbow looked up determined. “You birds have a choice to make. You could let some cloven-hoofed Storm King tell you how to live your lives, or...” She flew over to the poster of the Storm King and ripped it off. “…You could be awesome again!” Twilight realised what was about to happen. “Rainbow Dash, this really isn't a good time for a—” Rainbow Dash: I know the world can get you down “—song.” Twilight facehoofed. (Before we continue once again nothing really changes so just imagine Sonic is there doing similar things to the characters.) Rainbow Dash: Things don't work out quite the way that you thought Feeling like all your best days are done Your fears and doubts are all you've got But there's a light, shining deep inside Beneath those fears and doubts so just squash 'em And let it shine for all the world to see That it is time, yeah, time to be awesome Mane five, Spike and Sonic: Ah, ah ah, ah, awesome It's time to be so awesome Ah, ah ah, ah, awesome It's time to be so awesome Captain Celaeno: You've no idea how hard it's been (it's time to be so awesome) This dull routine we've been forced to do Rainbow Dash: Don't let them rob you of who you are Be awesome, it's all up to you (awesome) Captain Celaeno: I feel the light, stirring deep inside It's like a tale still yet to be told (it's time to be so awesome) Rainbow Dash and Captain Celaeno: And now it's time To break the shackles free And start living like The brave and the bold Everyone (except Twilight): It's time to be awesome Let loose, be true, so awesome It's time to be awesome Go big, be you, so awesome Mullet: We used to soar through the clouds in the skies Lix Spittle: Elaborate schemes we would love to devise Boyle: We rescued our treasure and stored it away Captain Celaeno: Saving those gemstones for a rainy day The Pirates: We see that light Filling up our skies Rainbow Dash: So take the Storm King's orders and toss 'em Everyone (except for Twilight, Rainbow Dash and Captain Celaeno: 'Cause it's the time to let our colors fly Captain Celaeno: Hey Scallywags, it's time to be awesome Everyone (Except Twilight): Hey Hey Hey Hey Captain Celaeno spun the wheel. “Come on! Let's show these little ponies how it's done!” The rest of the crew pulled on some ropes, which caused the top of the ship open its wings that were in the colour of a Rainbow. Most of the group looked on in awe while the Pirates looked proud, the ship sailed across the sky brighter then ever, thanks to the sun shining down on it. “Awesome! I knew you had it in ya! And now for the finishing touch!” Rainbow Dash flew up into the sky high above. “Rainboom! Rainboom! Rainboom! Rainboom!” Pinkie chanted, which made everyone looked excited. Except for Twilight her pupils shrunk knowing that this was bad. “No no no no no! No!” Sonic caught wind of her panic. “What’s wrong with her doing a Rainboom?” Twilight quickly whispered into Sonic’s ear, which made Sonic go wide eyed. “Oh crap.” He faced up at Rainbow who flew down at incredible speeds, there was nothing anyone could have done to stop her. The cone surrounding the Pegasus became thinner as Rainbows covered it. BOOM!!! A giant Rainbow ring appeared as a rainbow trail followed the speeding Pegasus, “Aw, yeah!” She flew around the ship creating rainbow rings it was a sight to behold. Twilight could only groan before face hoofing, Sonic looked at her. “At least it can’t get any worse.” He said with a shrug and a nervous grin. Tempest Airship: Meanwhile A bit of distance away however was Grubber who had a slice of cake in his hand ready to be eaten, he opened wide ready to devour the goodness when all of a sudden… BOOM!!! A large rainbow ring appeared in the distance revealing a ship, Tempest went wide eyed realising where the Princess was along with that Hedgehog. “Looka that rainbow! Looka that rainbow! Whoa, that'th so cool!” Grubber commented. Tempest smiled evilly. “Yeah. Of them to alert us.” She then frowned and faced Capper. “Funny, though. They don't seem to be heading to Black Skull Island.” Capper became nervous seeing his lie be destroyed, right there and then. “Like "ha ha" funny or... ha ha...” Tempest moved over to the steering wheel and knocked Grubber away spinning it fast. She then pushed down on switch which made the ship go faster, as it turned leaving a long smoke trail behind. Pirate Ship Two swords clashed as Celaeno and Rainbow Dash had a sword fight, Boyle along with AJ, Rarity, Fluttershy, Spike and Sonic stood there watching with smiles. They had a good laugh and Sonic decided to do something fun. “Hey can I borrow those swords really quick?” Both Rainbow and Celaeno looked at each other before nodding, they gave him the swords to which he smirked and began. “Who dares interfere with me ship!” Sonic asked to no one in particular while wearing a Pirate hat with a sword in hand. Another voice then appeared. “I have, because this ship never belonged to you!” Everyone turned their heads to see Sonic once again, this time wearing a red hat with an eye patch as well. “Oh so ye think, you can come aboard unannounced!” He zoomed back over. “Yes! Because I did so already!” He then swapped over again. Everyone watched in surprise seeing how he was just being two characters, even Twilight looked on with admiration for his acting. “I suggest giving up against me or you shall walk the plank!” Captain Sonic ordered. “Never!” Pirate Sonic replied before throwing his sword forward like a javelin. Captain Sonic did so as well with both swords hitting each other before falling on the ground, Pirate Sonic ran up to one of the swords and threw it near where Captain Sonic was, it resulted in it getting stuck into the wooden wall. Captain Sonic stood there defeated, he looked at his “adversary” that stood before him. “You give up now.” “I yield! I yield!” Captain Sonic replied, to which Pirate Sonic did a midair spin before landing and doing the… ugh Floss. “Sonic, one. Captain, zero. I’m sorry. Did we get that on camera?” The others looked dumbfounded. “How did you even do that?” Rainbow asked. “I have no idea!” Sonic replied before returning everything back. “That was fun.” Celaeno looked at him with a smile. “That sure was kid.” Sonic smiled back at her before looking at everyone else who had smiles of their own, he then felt sad for some reason. He couldn’t figure out what it was. “Uh could you give me a minute please?” They all nodded with Spike being confused, Sonic then walked up to the nose of the ship and sat down admiring the view of the sky. He then heard footsteps behind him. “Hey can I sit next to you?” Sonic turned around and saw Spike standing there innocently, Sonic nodded his head. Spike walked over and sat down next to the Blue Hedgehog. “So why did you come here by yourself?” Spike asked. Sonic faced him with sadness before staring back at the open sky. “I’ve never really gotten this much attention and care before, and I feel like I don’t deserve it.” Spike was taken aback, ‘Why would he not want any attention or care for that matter. Is it because of something that happened?’ “What makes you say that?” Sonic looked reluctant but knew he had to tell someone. “Well to tell you the truth, I feel like all of this is my fault.” Spike grew more confused to which Sonic saw. He sighed before continuing. “You remember the night before the Friendship Festival?” Sonic asked, Spike raised a brow, but he spoke anyway. “Yeah. Why would you ask me that?” Sonic hesitated to talk but he finally caved in. “You remember what happened on that night?” Spike was still confused. “There was a loud noise, that caused us all to wake up, why would you wanna-“ Spike froze, he took in what Sonic was trying to tell him which made realisation crawl across his face. “Wait… you caused… the loud noise?” Sonic nodded solemnly. “Yes. But it wasn’t just a loud noise, it was a Blue explosion that spread across Canterlot and who knows how far. And ever since The Storm King invaded, I feel as though I’m reason he’s even here. Why Tempest is after ‘Book Master’. All because of me.” Sonic explained, which made Spike go wide eyed. “But why did you do it?” Spike asked, Sonic looked more sad as the talk progressed, with another heavy sigh he continued. “I didn’t mean to but something was bound to happen, after spending Thirteen Years in isolation.” Sonic saw Spike grow a pity look. “And I saw the playoffs on the baseball field, which made me want to join in. But when I played by myself and did it no one was there to give me a high five, or a compliment.” Spike felt more sorry for the Blue Hedgehog as he continued to explain. “And I guess my emotions got the better of me, but ever since we’ve gone on this journey I’ve felt like I shouldn’t even be around you guys. Because I caused all of this to happen in the first place.” Spike realised how bad Sonic felt about this, he was feeling guilty and depressed. “So go ahead, say what you want I probably deserve it anyway.” Sonic closed his eyes and looked down at the ground, he wanted to cry but why should he, he doesn’t deserve any pity. He then felt something attach to his body, he looked down to his right and saw Spike hugging him. “Hey don’t blame yourself because of this, Nopony could have saw this coming not even You. Besides I know how you feel being alone and such, but don’t worry cause once this is all over I will hang out with you to make you happy.” Sonic was surprised, ‘Scales’ forgave him and was willing to hang out with him and be a friend. Sonic finally smiled before hugging back the young dragon. “Thank you Spike.” Spike opened his eyes in shock, for the first time Sonic had said his name, in fact it was the first time he said any of their actual names. Spike quickly got over the shock and continued to hug the Hedgehog. “Your welcome Sonic.” It was Sonic’s turn to widen his eyes for the first time in Thirteen Years his name was said by someone other than himself. (End Song) Sonic couldn’t feel any happier right now, they continued to hug for few more moments before departing from it. They walked back to the others who looked at them, with raised brows. “Uh where did ya two go?” Applejack asked, to which Spike replied. “Just a little area to have a private talk.” Both Sonic and Spike chuckled at this, making the others more confused. Before they could continue talking a bell rang for everyone on the ship to hear, they turned and saw The bird Squabble pointing out to the clouds. They looked where he was pointing, and saw a ship coming towards them at a fast pace. “Storm guards! Looks like they found you!” The group realised who was on the ship. “Tempest!” Twilight yelled with fear, Celaeno drew her sword. “Secure the rigging! Lock down the cargo! Everyone, prepare to be boarded!” Boyle ushered the group to head to the cargo, which they did quickly. They all walked to the back with fear huddled up together. “Ya think she saw my sonic rainboom?” Rainbow asked nervously, Twilight glared heavily at Rainbow Dash. “Are you kidding me?!” Sonic placed a hand in his face, and could say one thing. “Why couldn’t I keep my mouth shut.” All of sudden Tempest’s ship shot a harpoon that was connected by a chain, it made impact with the Pirate ship causing it to tilt this made the Pirates lose their balance, while the group in the cargo crashed against the wall. The harpoon then attached itself to the ship preventing it from moving, Tempest’s ship came closer until it eventually was close enough for Tempest, Grubber and some Storm Creatures to board. They jumped on with the pirates having fear go through their bodies, Tempest was here and she was as emotionless and blunt as ever, they knew what she was capable of. Tempest then marched across slowly. “Where is the Pony Princess?” She asked. Celaeno walked over to a list. “"Princess"? Prin-Cess, Prin-Cess... Nope. All we're hauling is Storm King merchandise.” Squabble pick up a bobble head of The Storm King, he pecked it making the head bounce around. Tempest smirked she knew they were lying. “You do realize that if you were to shelter fugitives, the Storm King would be quite... explosive.” Celaeno gulped nervously realising they couldn’t lie their way out. Pirate Ship Cargo Twilight looked up with worry, she had heard the threat Tempest had made if this continued on for too long they were bound to be found, she quickly faced the rest of the group. “We have to get off this ship before they tell Tempest we're here!” Twilight whispered loudly, she wanted to trust the Pirates, in fact she did but didn’t want to run the risk of capture. Rainbow on the other hand looked hopeful. “We helped them get their mojo back! They're not gonna give us up!” Twilight looked at her friend in disbelief. She looked at everyone else, Rarity was breathing heavily with Spike trying to comfort her, Fluttershy was hiding behind some crates shivering on the spot, Applejack simply sat down and waited for the end, Pinkie hopped into a crate, while Sonic hugged himself muttering quietly. Twilight shook her head frowning at how Rainbow found hope at all, she then looked to her left and saw a banner of The Storm King, she then looked down to see another crate with rope and supplies as well as a lever to open the hatch below. She smiled confidently. “I’ve got this!” Pirate Ship Deck Tempest was walking slowly towards the group of Pirates she knew that the group of Ponies, Dragon and Hedgehog were here she just had to find them. “Now, I'm gonna count to three, and if you don't tell me where they are, your ship is going down. One...” The Pirates glanced nervously to one another. Pirate Ship Cargo Twilight grabbed some rope and the banner with her magic and gave them to Rainbow Dash who looked confused. “Hold this!” Rainbow could only reply with one thought. “What are you doing?!” They noticed Twilight grab the lever with her magic. Pirate Ship Deck “…Two…” Tempest glared waiting for an answer, Celaeno gripped her sword glaring back at the Unicorn. “Oh, thith is inteeenth!” Grubber commented with a cupcake in hand. “Three!” Tempest was ready to fire when a sudden noise stopped her along with screaming that came from below, she turned and faced the door that led to the Cargo hold. “What?” Celaeno breathed a sigh of relief glad that they made it out, but now she knew that Tempest wasn’t going to be lenient in the slightest. Open sky: Below Pirate Ship The hatch door in the Cargo hold was wide open showing the abyss below, The group had fallen out of it and began free falling with the banner, rope and crate falling alongside them. “Oh, for Celestia's sake!!!” Rarity screeched. Pinkie was also screaming but eventually stopped and began laughing embracing the fall, Fluttershy looked down to see the ground closing in on them. “I can’t look!” She used her wings to block her eyesight. Rarity was seen screaming normally before coming across a mirror, she quickly stopped waving at herself before resuming her scream this time more dramatically. Sonic who was taken by surprise of the fall quickly spread his arms and legs out to slow down his pace, he noticed Spike who was below him. He quickly dived down moving faster and managed to catch Spike. “Thanks Sonic!” The Hedgehog nodded in reply and returned to trying to reduce his falling speed. Twilight accessed her magic and quickly flew around catching everyone including Rainbow Dash who looked annoyed. She put everyone into the crate to which she grabbed the rope and the Banner, and quickly spun around said crate while attaching them together. She tied a tight not on the side of the crate to stabilise it before getting into said crate grabbing Spike, she fell on her back pushed down on Spike’s belly causing him to breathe Fire upwards into the banner. After falling for a few more seconds the group were pulled right back up in the now makeshift Hot Air Balloon, nearly missing the ground. They all sighed relief with Spike breathing heavily form the amount of fire he breathed. “Phee-yew! Quick thinkin', Twilight!” Applejack complimented. Twilight couldn’t contain her excitement from the victory. “Yahoo! Ha ha!” Pinkie came up next to them. “That was fun! Can we do it again?” Rainbow Dash who had hopped out flew behind the balloon. “Next stop, Mount Aris!” She announced beginning to move the balloon forward towards the mountain. “We’re home free!” Twilight celebrated, the others agreed as well with their own cheers. Sonic smiled happily, they were going to do it the only thing left to do was to find the Hippogriffs and stop The Storm King. “We’ll be home soon mom… I promise.” He whispered which was heard by Twilight who smiled at him. “Don’t worry we’ll get their help and once we restore everything back to normal, we promise to reunite you with your mom.” Twilight said. The rest group nodded in agreement, which made Sonic smile even more, he then looked back up at the sky where they had just fallen from. “Am I the only who hopes they’ll make it out okay?” The others looked where he faced and gave their own murmurs of agreement. How much they wish to have known what was happening up there. Pirate Ship There was nowhere to run. No place to hide. The only to leave was off into the clouds below. The Pirates and Capper were backing up slowly away from Tempest who stared them down like a dog on chain. The Storm creatures were going around searching the place, while two of them stood guard preventing escape. Grubber came up from the cargo with items in hand. “There'th no ponieth. But I found thith. It'th a... kind of a cupcake... with thprinkleth... Oh, yeah, and I found thith, too.” He showed the map that the group had been carrying around, Tempest grabbed it and was in slight surprise seeing where they had went. “Wow, this is a real artitht!” Grubber commented. Tempest stared at the trapped individuals with a blank stare mostly aimed at Capper. “Looks like they're heading to Mount Aris.” Capper became nervous. “Really? Mou- Mount Aris? I... Well, that's my mis— I didn't know that... Mount Ari... My bad, I didn't... That's my... I'm sorry, I'm very very sorry.” Tempest was having none of it and lit up her horn. “Now, about your betrayal…” Capper and the Pirates looked on in fear, Tempest then fired a bolt of magic, towards some boxes before it rebounded to other parts of the ship. This ended up causing the ship to fall, Tempest, Grubber and the Storm creatures quickly left leaving the group of birds and cat on the now destroyed ship. Parts of it fell below into some water, starting with a barrel, then the steering wheel followed up by a chunk of the ship itself causing a massive splash of water. How could things get any worse for the Pirate Crew and Sly Cat.