//------------------------------// // Epilogue 3; Into the New World // Story: My Little Pirates: Set Adrift - Sanji in Equestria // by River Road //------------------------------// “Led by Captain Harisenbon… It’s the Sea-Urchin-cloaked Spike Squad!” “Time to riddle that leg-fighter with holes!” Sanji looked with slight disinterest at the fishmen surrounding him, each of his enemies covered in long, shimmering spikes. He slowly pulled out a cigarette and lit it. ~~~~~ “You need to stop smoking, Sanji. Particles of the ash are already starting to cover your lungs! It’s just a small amount so far, but there’s no telling what reactions it could cause with its magic…” “I already told you, it’s an addiction. As long as you don’t find me some tobacco, I’ll have to stick with this substitute.” Sanji took out another cigarette and tried to light it. The match was quickly snuffed out again by Twilight’s magic and the cigarette floated away from him. “I said stop it! Do you want to end up poison joked for life!?” “I didn’t have any problems so far, and it can’t be more dangerous than normal smoking.” Sanji was already holding the next cigarette. “Besides, I promised Rainbow Dash to train with her, and Pinkie wanted to see what would happen this time, too.” Twilight groaned and let her head hang. “Suit yourself, I guess there’s not much I could do to stop you, either way. Just… promise you’ll be careful with those.” “I still think you’re worrying too much about this, but I will be careful.” Sanji trotted towards the door and out of the library. “Tell the girls I’m making a casserole for dinner tonight, if they want some.” Twilight’s stomach growled quietly as he left. “I’m sure they won’t mind a sample…” ~~~~~ “There’s nowhere for you to run now!” “Everyone with me! Hari… sen…” The leader of the group leaped forward, his spikes extending outwards as a dozen fishman jumped at Sanji from all sides to impale him. “Boooooooooon!” Sanji took a slow drag from his cigarette, thinking to himself as he looked up, ignoring the attacking fishmen. It’s quite nostalgic, looking back at it now. Flying through the air, trying to keep up with that crazy mare. “Sanji-San!” Brook shouted from somewhere to the side. “It’s dangerous to just stand there! What are you–“ Of course I would lose the wings when I left the island. I can’t say that I’m not glad to be human again, but still… A bit of blue smoke lazily trailed up from his cigarette. “Leg-fighter! Your head is ours!” ~~~~~ “Now, remember to be careful with those. We don’t know how humans react to them, and I doubt you will want to find out. Keep them under glass unless you need them and don’t let anypony tou–“ “Hey Sanji, when did your friend get wings? And what are those flowers for?” “…don’t let anypony touch them.” Twilight continued, lifting Luffy with her magic to stop him from prodding the blue herbs. The rubber man struggled a little before she unceremoniously dropped him again. “I’ll take good care of him. But you should probably go back now.” Sanji took the glass box with the flowers. “Franky said that we’ll set sail for the Fishmen Island any moment now. Besides, your new castle needs you.” Twilight laughed, lighting her horn to let her magic wrap around her. “It’s going to be more quiet without you. Not much, but still.” She smiled as the magic got stronger. “Everypony is going to miss you… Especially your cooking. Don’t forget to visit with your whole crew next time.” There was a flash and she was gone. Sanji looked at the spot for a few more seconds, then nodded and turned around. His crew and captain were waiting for their cook. ~~~~~ “Uwoooooaaahhh!” “Owww! What–?” “He’s gone!” Sanji didn’t look down at the fishmen that had effectively impaled each other with their own spikes. His focus was on the group of fishmen that were riding their bubbles higher up. “We’ve got her now! The princess is right ahea– …eh?” The leader of the fishmen’s flying squad barely had time to stop as Sanji shot up right in front of him without warning, carried by two powder blue wings. “Hey there, punks! If you’ve got business with Shirahoshi-San, you’ll have to get past me first.” The cook hovered in front of them for a moment, giving the Mermaid Princess behind him a thumbs up. “You’re Royal Guard is here~!” “Diable Jambe…” Sanji started to spin in the air, his right leg quickly heating up until it was bright red. “Poêle À Frire!” He raised his glowing leg, the limb suddenly turning into that of an equine. His foot turned into a hoof just as he began to bring it down towards the fishmen in a series of swift kicks, leaving burning hoofmarks on the enemies’ bodies even from a distance. "Sabot Spectre!"