//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Searches and Dances Part 2 // Story: The Princess and the Pirate // by Sirjadan13 //------------------------------// Chapter 5: Searches and Dances Part 2 (written by yours truly) One hour later in the Dreamworld... “That should ease their troubled minds for now,” said Luna to herself as she returned to the Dreamworld Hotel. She had mapped out the rooms/ponies that needed her help the most to pass the time for Twilight to sleep. It seemed like everypony that had searched for the Lost Princess was troubled in their dreams. They knew something was wrong, that there was nothing they could do. But Luna had explained in their dreams that there was still hope for Sparkle’s return. This mission lasted for about an hour, just as Luna had calculated. In that time, the door leading to Twilight’s dream was starting to disperse the wall that blocked the Night Princess’s passage. With determination set in her mind, the Princess of the Night ventured into the dreams of Twilight, completely unaware of what lay beyond the veil. -------------------------------------------------------- One hour earlier, back on Great Inagua... Twilight was having the time of her life. When the music reached her new ears as Edward lead her to the dancing masses, she couldn’t stop herself. She danced as best she could to the music, which consisted of her going on all fours and lashing out her arms and legs in a random fashion. But when she felt Edward’s hand grasp her own, she stood and followed his movements to the beat of the tune. The merry lads danced all night to tunes like ‘William Taylor’, ‘Fathom the Bowl’, and ‘All for me Grog’, to the moonlit air. When everyone had caught their breath, and took one last drink, a red-haired woman stood up to the singing block. She was a well known friend to Edward, going back to his arrival at the island of Nassau, named Anne. She and Edward became strong friends after they had nothing left to lose against the Templars. In the end, she became the new Quartermaster for the Jackdaw, and led the crew of the Black Flag to victory. Afterwards, she returned to her part-time bartending/singer job, occasionally returning to the Jackdaw by Edward’s side as a friend. When she caught word that Kenway had returned from his voyage to London, she was happy to know he was safe. But she couldn’t speak to him yet, as the masses of drunken pirates demanded one last song to finish off the night. With confirmation from the band nearby, she began to sing, ‘The Trooper and the Maid’. (Begin Music) As soon as the tune filled the air, the dancers participating bowed to their respective partner and began to move from the beat. Edward and Twilight put their right hands together as they began to slowly spin around six times as they switched hands repeating the same number of slow spins. After that Edward pulled Twilight closer to him letting her rest on the Assassin's shoulder as they swayed from side to side. Watching them, Jenifer couldn't help but think that Twilight could be Edward's new wife and her new mother. "They look beautiful together, don't they mister Ade?" she asked Adewale. "They are a fine sight indeed Ms. Kenway," Ade replied to her as they watched the two dance to the music. Finishing off with twists and turns, as well as a bow/curtsy to the dancers’ partner, the song had ended. Everyone that had joined in for the nighttime activity were now exhausted, and ready to turn in for the night. Seeing that Twilight was about to collapse from dancing too much, he took her by the hand and led her to the overlook balcony of the Great Inagua Mansion. He felt that the salty sea air and the sight of the moon rising in the sky would ease her back into a relaxed state. “I’ve had the most amazing time Edward,” said Twilight as she gazed upon the starry sea night. “I’m glad you enjoyed it Miss Sparkle,” replied Kenway. For a while they both said nothing, just being content with each other as the moon made its ascension into the night sky. With a yawn, Twilight said, “These past couple of weeks have been tiresome for me. I’m just glad to finally rest after everything that’s happened.” With a slight chuckle, Edward replied, “I would imagine so. If you need a place to rest for the night I do have a spare cabin next to the mansion that nobody has claimed yet.” She nodded, and with that he lead her to her cabin. The cabin consisted of a living room with a medium length couch, a rocking chair, and book shelf complete with several encyclopedias worth of knowledge to the former pony. The room to the left was half kitchen, half dining room with a plain table and two wooden chairs. A mini hallway towards the north side of the kitchen gave room to a bathroom, extra closet, and bedroom. The bedroom itself had an extra bookshelf with more stories that the Element of Magic could pass the time with, a dresser complete with a vanity mirror on the back, and a queen sized bed on the back wall. The windows on the remaining wall depicted the radiant sea glistening in the moonlight. “Now, seeing as you have just about everything you need to stay, I hope you enjoy your time here with me and my family,” said Edward as he lead Twilight back to the front door. Twilight was speechless. For the longest time she thought that her stay in the Caribbean was going to be lonely what with being separated from her friends and family. But now she realized that no matter if the situation was bleak, there was always a light in the darkness. So it came to no surprise to her that she kissed Edward on the cheek. “Thank you,” she said. “For everything you’ve done for me.” Edward Kenway, the Captain of the Jackdaw, the Assassin under the Black Flag was rendered utterly speechless. He did not expect Twilight to kiss him after all that had happened. Clearing his throat with a cough, he awkwardly replied, “You're welcome.” With that they both retired for the night in their own beds. Just before Twilight drifted off to sleep, she thought, “This was the best night ever.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Opening her eyes she found herself standing over the sea, the waves passing through her feet like smoke. From what she could see, the water stretched out to infinity and beyond with no landmarks in sight. “H-hello,” she said to the infinite waters, not expecting them to reply. “It is so good to see you again, fair Twilight,” said a voice from behind. Turning sharply, the purple haired girl spotted a familiar alicorn trotting towards her. “Luna, is that you?” said the Element of Magic. “Yes. Tis I,” the Night Princess replied. “We have spent a long time looking for you. And now here we are.” But one thing that Luna did not account for was where she stood to the one bearing the dream. “Though this may be a problem since We’re the little pony in this situation.”