Everyone met up in the castle after they agreed to come along with Charming Thunder and Danny. Spike carried Rarity's things as he carried his big bag on his back. From what Danny heard, Spike had an aged accelerated a lot to make him look like an adult. Applejack had her saddlebag on her back as Moondancer did the same full of books on ancient Haygypt. As for Khem, he needed nothing but his vibrosword. He already got acquainted with the rest of Twilight's friends while Charming Thunder and Danny were away. Charming Thunder remembered that Daring Do told him to meet her at the Ponyville train station so that they can go to Manehattan. When everyone was about to leave, they heard a familiar roar of a engine. They all looked and see a familiar red ponylorian armor stallion with a cyborg pony. They jumped from the landing platform that was extended while the ship was still flying. They did some stunts on the way done but they landed safely and unharmed on the ground. "Showoffs," Danny said with a smile.
"Long time, no see; Brother Danny and Cousin Charming," Phantom Lord said as he took off his helmet, revealing his face. He pulled something out of his bag and toss it to Danny, who held it and looked at it, completely shocked.
"Where did you get this? I thought you weren't into treasure hunting."
"We found one of our targets recently was a treasure hunter," Mako replied. "We managed to take this and we were amazed by the price of it."
"Bro, my twin and his assistant found a relic of the past. The headpiece from the Staff of Ra." Danny showed Charming Thunder the piece and was amazed with seeing the relic.
"{Is this intruder a friend of yours, your highness?}" Khem asked.
"It's fine, Khem," Charming Thunder reassured.
Phantom Lord noticed that the group had packed bags and asked, "What's with the bags?"
"We're of to Haygypt to join Daring Do an expedition to Hamunoptrot. I knew that these markings on this relic were similar to the last item I saw. Perhaps you would like to come along?"
"Is there a payment involved after the expedition?"
"There is treasure hidden in the ancient city," Rarity explained. "I'm sure that will be enough."
"I'll be the judge of it when I see it. Mako, why don't you stay here in Ponyville to keep an eye on the ship while I am away?"
"No problem, boss," Mako replied. She then walked back to where the Ebon Hawk landed as Charming Thunder and the crew headed to the train station.
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Arriving at Manehattan, the boat prepares for its departure to Haygypt as Charming Thunder and the others approach to board it. They showed their tickets and walked up the ramp to board as they carried their luggage to their rooms. Danny had a room with Charming Thunder and Khem to guard his master at all times, Rarity with Spike, Applejack with Moondancer, and Daring Do with Phantom Lord.
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After departure, Danny was playing holo chess with Phantom Lord while Charming Thunder was talking to Khem and Applejack, Daring Do with Moondancer reading books on ancient Haygypt and learning the language, and Rarity was also reading a book while sitting next to the edge to get a good view of the sea. Spike dropped his bag on the table which startled Rarity a little. "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you," he said.
"It's fine, Spikey," Rarity said. Spike then opened up his bag which revealed Zebra tech, weaponry, and plasma grenades. He then sat down across from Rarity and checked his weapons. "What's all this for, love?"
"Just for safety precautions. In case anything comes between us."
"I've been hearing chatter from Charming Thunder and Daring Do about finding an artifact there. Well kind of an artifact. I think it was called the Book of the Living."
"And the fact that it is probably made out of pure gold, right?" Rarity was surprised with Spike's knowledge.
"How do you know that?"
"Just a hunch." Spike began to polish his Plasma Repeater as Rarity continued to read her book. Charming Thunder was next to Applejack as Khem was now with Danny and Phantom Lord as he watched them playing holo chess. Applejack blushed a little as Charming Thunder stared off to the sea.
"The last time I went to sea, was when I had to do a peace treaty with the Mon Calamari," Charming Thunder said. "But now we're taking a boat to Haygypt. A place I have never been to before. Hopefully I'll get home on time for me and Twilight's anniversary."
"I'm excited as much as you are," Applejack said as she hid her blush.
"You feelin' okay, AJ?"
"I'm fine. Really. I just uh, need some rest that's all." Applejack then walked away to go to her room. Charming Thunder knew that it was a lie and Applejack never lies. He decided to let it slide and met up with Daring Do and Moondancer. Danny was furious that he lost to his twin on the game of holo chess.
"This was the third time I lost," Danny said. "How did you become a pro at this?"
"Played it so many times with Mako in case we get bored or wait for another bounty to be posted," Phantom Lord explained. "I would suggest that you rethink your strategy in order to beat me."
