Later that night, Trixie came with a tray full of gruel and slid it in Diamond Tiara's cell.
“What is this,” the bully asked.
“It's your dinner,” Trixie replied.
“I can't eat this,” Diamond Tiara said. “My daddy usually feeds me an ice-cream sundae.”
“Was I always like that,” Trixie asked herself. She then spoke to Diamond Tiara, “Look, kids, if you preferred a gourmet meal, you shouldn't have stowed away.”
“We stowed away for the treasure,” Silver Spoon said.
“You must have gotten on the wrong boat,” Trixie said, “Because there is no treasure here.”
“Not yet,” Diamond Tiara said. “Those blank-flanks are holding out on you. This ship is really to get to an island in search for treasure.”
“Right,” Trixie said sarcastically. “And I'm Star-Swirl the Bearded.”
“It's the truth,” Diamond Tiara said. “They split the map into three pieces and hid one. It's probably with the captain.”
“Why don't you say you're here for a restroom,” Trixie asked. “At least then, it'd be believable. Now, if you excuse me, I have a show to catch.”
Trixie left the brig and entered an audience. She found the Cutie Mark Crusaders and sat next to them.
“What kept you,” Scootaloo asked.
“It's those brats,” Trixie said. “They claimed that this was a treasure hunt. Don't worry. I'm not falling for their lies. I know you three wouldn't keep anything from your friends.”
The CMC looked at each other with worry.
“Uh, Trixie, about that...” Apple Bloom said.
Suddenly, a stage appeared and Discord presented himself before the throne.
“Ladies and gentlecolts,” he declared, “Good evening and welcome. I stand before you... because if I was behind you, you couldn't see me.” The crew fell silent. “It was a joke. Anyway, here's the moment you've all been waiting for. Behold... THE LONG HOOD!”
The curtains rose and the Diamond Dogs under the blanket appeared before the crowd.
“Boss,” Fido said, “When are we taking the map?”
“Just follow my lead,” Rover whispered. “We'll sneak into the crowd and we'll take the map pieces without them noticing. They won't even know we took the map.”
The music played and the Dogs walked to the front. Rover then sang in a mare's voice.
“Where is your prize
Where's your surprise
Something's going on under your eyes
Something's right under your nose
It's so far, and yet, so close
Keep tight what you all love
Or they'll disappear to the stars above”
The Diamond Dogs stepped off the stage keeping their blanket tight. They walked until they were behind the Cutie Mark Crusaders. As Spot and Fido took the map pieces from the Crusaders' capes, Rover continued singing.
“Come on and let your thing go
Look out for yourself. Don't be a hero
Don't rely on other ponies to help
The only one you'll look out for should be yourself
Something's right under your nose
It's so far, and yet, so close
Keep tight what you all love
Or they'll disappear to the stars above”
“Boss,” Spot whispered. “These kids only have two pieces. The third with the X is hidden somewhere else.”
“All right,” Rover whispered. “Let's wrap this up and we'll find the final piece later.”
The Diamond Dogs went back to the stage and cued the music to be louder.
“SOMETHING'S RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE
IT'S SO FAR, AND YET, SO CLOSE
KEEP TIGHT WHAT YOU ALL LOVE
OR THEY'LL DISAPPEAR IN THE STAAAAAAAARS...”
Suddenly, a loud boom was heard. The music ended and everyone saw a flash of light in the distance. Then, they noticed the tides rising higher. In a matter of seconds, Daring Do widened her eyes.
“HOIST THE MAINSAILS,” Daring Do shouted. “GET READY!”
“Captain, what's wrong,” Discord asked.
“It's a storm,” Daring Do replied. “TAKE PRECAUTIONS! THIS IS A BIG ONE!”
A few minutes later, a large storm covered the S.S. Gale. Everyone was tied to a rope. Suddenly, a huge wave hit and the Cutie Mark Crusaders were washed to the side. Their lifeline was keeping them onto the boat, but the three were hanging on. When Trixie noticed, she grabbed the kids' lifeline and pulled them back up.
“Thanks,” Sweetie Belle said.
“Don't mention it,” Trixie said.
Suddenly, the boat rocked and Trixie fell into the captain's quarters alone. A vase toppled from the shelf above her and broke at the top of her head.
“OW,” Trixie shouted. “I should have stuck with accounting. Wait...” She saw something hanging from her mane. She removed it and saw that it was a big shred of paper with a red X on it. She was surprised when she realized what it was. “I don't believe it. That brat was telling the truth.” She then felt her fondness for the Cutie Mark Crusaders snap.
Meanwhile, outside, the Diamond Dogs moved against the wind heading toward the door. Suddenly, they hit Discord.
“HEY, HOODY, COME ON,” Discord shouted. “WE'VE GOT TO GET INSIDE!”
Suddenly, the blanket was blown off the Diamond Dogs. Discord saw the canines and gasped.
“I don't believe it,” Discord gasped. “She's three guys!”
“THE TREASURE IS OURS,” Rover shouted in his mare voice. “OUR ANCESTORS BURIED TIREK'S TREASURE AND...” He started talking in his normal voice. “I can stop talking like that now, can I?”
“Well, I'm sending you to the pound,” Discord said.
“I DON'T THINK SO,” Rover shouted.
Rover helped up a handful of power and blew it in Discord's face. Discord coughed and wafted his hand.
“Ew,” Discord said. “Who let the dogs out? Hehe.” Suddenly, he yawned. “Good night, moon.” Discord fell to the ground and came unconscious.
“EXCELLENT,” Rover shouted. “WITH DISCORD UNCONSCIOUS, NO PONY CAN STOP US!”
Suddenly, Daring Do appeared from above and attacked the Diamond Dogs. She kicked and smacked the Diamond Dogs in their faces, backs, and stomachs. When she was done, the Dogs were groaning in pain. It wasn't long before she focused back on the storm.
As soon as Daring Do flew away, Trixie appeared from the barrels. She saw Discord and grinned. She placed her hoofs on his back and pushed. Despite the rain showering on her face, Trixie focused. In just a few minutes, Discord fell from the boat and into a crashing tide. He hasn't been seen and Trixie left the scene without any pony seeing her.
The whole crew kept the S.S. Gale in balance. They pulled the ropes and threw buckets of water back into the sea. The Cutie Mark Crusaders stayed in the deck and hid underneath the cannons. A few hours later, the storm cleared and every pony could see the night sky again. Daring Do confronted the Diamond Dogs and put shackles on their wrists.
“Take these three to the brig,” Daring Do said. “I'm just happy that the crew is fine. All hands accounted for, Discord?” There was no answer. “Discord? Don't play games. We just came from a storm.”
“This is no game,” Trixie said approaching with a gloom. “I saw the whole thing. After the Diamond Dogs knocked him out at the edge of the boat, the waves crashed into us and Discord fell overboard. Discord... is lost to us.”
Everyone gasped. The Crusaders and Daring Do put on mourning faces.
“This is all your fault,” Apple Bloom shouted at Rover.
“That's right,” Rover said, “And I'd do it again.”
“Throw these filthy mutts to the brig,” Daring Do shouted. When the Diamond Dogs were sent down, Daring Do faced the crew. “At first, Discord was the most evil trickster in the world. And then, slowly, he was learning about friendship. Despite his quirks and sociopathic personality, he came through for all of us in the end. Discord, spirit of chaos, you will be missed. Let's move on!”
The crew continued to work, but did it slower than before. Then, Daring Do approached Trixie.
“Trixie, I saw how you saved the children and it's stuff like that that makes me trust you more,” Daring Do said, “And believe me, I trust very few ponies. Therefore, I am giving you the keys to the brig.” Daring Do pulled out a key chain and gave it to Trixie. “This is a symbol of my trust.”
The Cutie Mark Crusaders approached Trixie also.
“Yeah, Trixie,” Scootaloo said. “You earned it.”
“We trust you entirely,” Apple Bloom said.
As soon as the Crusaders and Daring Do left Trixie's presence, the magician changed her face to mad and said, “The feeling's not mutual.”