The ponies were in a plains area. They just left Baia Mare yesterday and still were looking for a way back. But on the way back, Pinkie Pie noticed something along the way.
“Hey,” she asked. “What are those things?” She pointed her hoof toward the thing. It looked like a large yellow chicken with long, slender, yet strong legs. They were the size of an ostrich and it carry a pony easily.
“They’re chocobos.” Twilight Sparkle stated. “I’ve read about them back home.”
“And you also know that you can ride them?” Basil asked.
“I didn’t know that.”
“Well, what do you say on rounding some chocobos and ride them.”
“But what about…”
“Can’t do the journey without some fun.” Pinkie Pie explained.
“Be careful though, they can run fast.” Basil replied. “And immune to unicorn magic.”
“Uhh.” Rarity moaned.
The ponies headed down to the herd in formation. Applejack was leading them because she was used to herding animals back home on Sweet Apple Acres. However, she had never herded chocobos before. The herding was going fine until one of the birds jumped over a pony.
“Rainbow,” Applejack stated. “Can you get that one?”
“I’m on it.” Rainbow replied. She flew after the chocobo. She eventually caught up and captured the bird. “Got it.” Later on, they each got to ride a chocobo and rode them so they could rest their legs. They rode the chocobos across the plains. In the meantime, they would talk. Basil just could not stop glancing over at Twilight Sparkle once in a while.
“What’s up?” Pinkie Pie asked.
“It’s nothing Pinkie.” he replied. “I’m just wondering how Twilight’s doing.”
“Well, you could just ask her.”
“I know I could but. I might ask or say something stupid.” Then, Pinkie Pie had a cat-like smile.
“You have a thing for Twilight, don’t you.”
“It’s not like that.” Of course while he said that, he was blushing from thinking about her.
“Right, I think you make a cute couple.”
“What are you guys talking about?” Fluttershy jumping in. Pinkie Pie whispered something in Fluttershy’s ears. “Oh, now I see. I think so too.” Basil had thought about it more about the situation. During, this time Twilight was looking at Basil.
“Honestly, Twilight you have been looking at that pony for a while now.” Rarity explained. “Why do you look at him a lot recently?”
“Well… uh…” Twilight replied. “He did help us out somewhat.”
“Is it just me, Rarity?” Applejack asked Rarity. “Or is Twilight havin’ a thing for Basil?” The two noticed Twilight was blushing at the thought of Basil.
“I think it’s the latter, Applejack.” Rarity then looked down at the chocobo. “Oh, I wish these birds could walk smoother.”
“It’s not very smooth but you get used to it.” Basil stated as he pulled up next to Twilight. Then, Twilight almost fell of her chocobo but Basil caught her. With his aid, she was able to get back up on to her mount. The ponies arrived at a beach that same day. It was a very peaceful beach. The sands were a pale yellow like sand normally is. The waters were crystal clear and the sky was clear as well. “I think we can rest here.” He got off his chocobo.
“Finally, we can stop riding for a bit.” She looked out at the beach. “It is marvelous.”
“The beach is calming.”
“Anybody wanna play ball?” Pinkie Pie asked holding a beach ball.
“Okay.” Fluttershy stated. Pinkie pulled a beach ball out of her pack, although no one not even the author knows why it was in there in the first place. Then, they were going to play ball.
“Hey, who goes there?” said a colt-like voice. Then, a handsome cyan stallion with an orange mane and bushy tail appeared before them. “You look tough; I challenge you to a sparring match.”
“I don’t think you should be picking fights.” Twilight Sparkle stated.
“I’ll accept.” Rainbow Dash stated.
“Wait, don’t be so cocky.”
“I’m not being cocky. I’m just accepting a challenge.”
“I still think that’s being cocky with your attitude.” Basil stated.
“Just be quiet, Romeo.” Then, Rainbow Dash went up to face the pony.
“Here, we go again.”
“What’s this sudden thing of Romeo?” Twilight asked him.
“Don’t ask.”
“Don’t hurt him too much.” Rarity stated.
“Rarity.” Twilight said bluntly.
“What, he sure is handsome.”
“But why does he have a colt-like voice if he’s nearly full grown?” As Rainbow Dash gave a kick, it sent the pony flying.
“Did I just…” Rainbow Dash asked. “This can’t be right.” The stallion slammed his back against a tree. Then, a puff of pink smoke erupted from him. “What the hell!?”
“That makes absolutely no sense what so ever.”
From the smoke collapsed, a fox wearing purple pants and a green shirt wrapped around his body. He was as tall as Spike. Fluttershy’s eyes just lit up because the fox was extremely cute.
“So, cute.” Flutttershy said. She ran over to the fox. “You’re so adorable.”
“Hey, hey. Let go of me.” the fox stated.
“You’re such a cute wittle foxy.”
“I’m not a fox; I’m a kitsune. There’s a difference.”
“Um, Fluttershy?” Twilight asked.
“Oh sorry.” Fluttershy stated and she let go of the kitsune. “I apologize.”
“What’s your name?”
“My name is Yabotsu Myobu.” the kitsune replied.
“I’ve read about kitsunes in books but I have never actually got to see one.”
“So, you know about our shape-shifting abilities?”
“Yeah. At first, I thought you were a real pony until I saw the tail.”
“I got to work on that.”
“So, what’s a cute thing doing out here?” Fluttershy asked.
“I am looking for the strongest warriors this world has to offer.”
“How come?”
“My people are being oppressed by the Kelpie.”
“Kelpie?” Twilight Sparkle asked. “What are they?”
“They are a group of bandits.” Basil stated.
“You have heard of them?”
“Yes, they are an organization of sea-bearing pirate ponies. They are lead by the ruthless and infamous Captain Smokemane. Even worse, he's a prettycolt.” The ponies flinched.
“Myobu?” Twilight stated. “If you let us, we’ll help you.”
“You will?” Myobu replied. “Arigato. I knew you guys would help.”
“So, how do we get there?”
“We have to cross the Southern Sea. My boat is over there.” He pointed to a medium sized junk ship. It was red in color and had orange sails. “We can sail on it. I hope none of you get sea sick.” So, the seven got onto the junk ship and set sail to Myobu’s home, the Kitsune Islands. It was also called Kitsunejima.