//------------------------------// // Old Reunion // Story: Equestria Ninjas: Pirate Clash // by AmethystMajesty25 //------------------------------// As the night began to set, Capper and his friends retreated to an alleyway and panted for air after running. “What were you thinking?!” Capper said. Mikey apologized, “Chill out, dude. I got a little sidetracked. That's all.” Capper facepalmed until they heard footsteps coming right towards them. “Guys, someone's coming,” Leo informed his friends as Captain Celaeno and the Ninjas armed themselves with their weapons. The sounds of footsteps were coming closer until they saw a silhouette of the king of Abyssinia. “Your Highness?” Capper said. The silhouette nodded and the heroes exhaled as Capper continued, “Don't scare us like that, your highness.” “Don't scare you.” Out of the darkness was not the king. It was Gary wearing a fake crown made out of paper on his head. The Mane 6 and Spike were surprised while Capper and the Ninjas glared at Gary. Gary said, “That's my speciality.” “Who the shell are you?” Raph asked. “The name's Gary Hook. A pleasure to meet you, ya little ponies,” Gary bowed his presence to the heroes. “Still running errands for Puma or do you get to keep what you steal?” Capper questioned him. Gary noticed Capper and greeted him, “Well, well, well. So nice to see you again, old friend.” “It's been quite a long time, Gary.” “Just wait until Puma hears you're back. She's never gonna give your old territory back.” Capper replied, “Oh. Well, that's okay. Because I'm not worried about that now.” “So, where's the king, hairball?” Leo interrogated the pirate cat. “Oh, uh, we nicked him. Mmm-hmm,” Gary nodded. “Yeah, um, and if you want to see him again, have Capper come to the Chip Shoppe tonight. Puma wants a little visit.” He then told Capper with his puppy little eyes, “Aw, Capper.” Gary smirked, “Seems like you've lost your touch.” Capper growled and was ready to pounce on him, but Captain Celaeno, Donnie, Applejack, and Rainbow held him back. Gary laughed and walked away while whistling to a song. “So Gary's your friend, huh?” Applejack asked Capper. Capper answered, “Unfortunately, yes. And the big cat you guys just met, that's Willy, he's another friend of mine. And their captain, Puma, she was my ex.” “Oof, that’s pretty rough, bud,” Keno cringed. “So Puma and her gang are the ones behind the kidnapping. But why?” April said. “Not sure,” Capper answered. “I guess we'll have to go to the Chip Shoppe and find out.” “Agreed,” Captain Celaeno stated. “But we may run into Gary Hook and his wharf cats again.” Princess Twilight told Capper, “Don't worry, Capper. We'll be there to help you.” Capper nodded and they all exited the alleyway. Meanwhile, in Petey's Fish and Chips, Captain Puma placed the customer’s tray of food on the table in an impolite way. The customer complained, “Hey, I wanted the fried fish.” “And I wanted a seashell. Life ain't fair.” Captain Puma insulted the customer. Then, Capper and his friends entered the chip shoppe as Captain Puma placed another tray of food on the table. Capper sang-songed, “I'm back.” “Loser, party of one, along with your guests. Right this way please,” Captain Puma offered Capper a seat on the table. She also suggested a few tables for the others. Capper sat on the chair at his table as Captain Puma and the rest of the customers watched. The rest of Capper’s pals sat down on their chairs and watched the confrontation. “Place still stinks,” Capper commented. Captain Puma mocked him, “Oh, I'm sorry. We're down a butler today. Camper.” “Where is he?” Captain Puma took off her apron and said, “You know, I dreamed of this.” She chuckled. “You wanting something from me, and me watching you squirm like a worm on a hook.” “I’m so flattered that you dream of me,” Capper replied. “I haven’t given you a thought ever since I left.” Captain Puma slammed her paw on his table and exhaled, “Obviously. You have your perfect little life, don’t you?” Capper did not answer and Captain Puma asked her customers, “Doesn't he have the perfect little life?” "Yeah," The feline customers agreed with Captain Puma. Raph chimed in and said, “Well, I'm sure it is, because you're not in it.” Capper’s friends reacted, “Oooh.” Captain Puma did not like the sound of that and her face was filled with anger as she faced Raph. “Oh, you think you know…” Capper shouted, “Hey!” Captain Puma turned her attention to him, forgetting about Raph. “Listen, I know you got a score with me, but if you wanna settle this now, game on. I see no need to bring the king into this.” Captain Puma chuckled, “It may be a little unnecessary, but, ugh, it is so much fun. Here's the deal.” Capper sighed, “Of course, there's always a catch.” Captain Puma sat down on her chair across the table with Capper and put her right arm on the table. “If you win, the king is free to go.” Capper was not convinced. “Hmm?” Captain Puma said. Capper sighed and put his right arm on the table as well. Captain Puma told him, “Don't you wanna know what I get if I win?” “Still dreaming.” The two cats held each other's paws and started to arm wrestle with each other as the crowd watched. “Mmm, last time I checked, you walked away from us. So how did that work out for you, huh?” Capper signaled, “On three.” Captain Puma said, “One...” Capper continued the countdown, “Two...” “Three!” The two cats said in unison. The match was on and the crowd watched as the two felines battled in an arm wrestling match. “You know, that whole being friends with the ponies act. Ugh. Never bought it for a second. You could stick a crown on a villain, but you're still a villain,” Captain Puma stated. Capper told her while struggling, “I changed since I left and I never looked back. And you can slap a pirate hat on, but you're still Fishy.” Capper tried to shift his arm to the right and made her lose by scaring her, but it did not work. Captain Puma laughed, “Okay. I see how it is.” Capper was on the verge of winning the arm wrestling match as Captain Puma chuckled. “If I win, you bring me Beezen's wand.” Capper remembered hearing the witch's name, and said, “What?” Captain Puma slammed Capper's arm into the table and won the match. Her crew celebrated and cheered for their captain while Capper’s friends were upset that he lost. “Now… if you want your king back, bring me Beezen’s wand to my ship tomorrow at 12:00 o’clock, noon. Sharp.” And before she walked away, “Oh, and if you blab… you can kiss your king goodbye.” Captain Puma laughed and blew Capper a kiss until she went back to work. Capper on the other hand was unhappy and exited the fish shoppe while his friends followed him.