Adventures on the waves - Part 2.

What? You think Thunder and I wouldn't have our own places to stay? Well at least in Canterlot....

*Nods* Ah wasn' sayin' it didn' work out.

*Accidently sneezes*

Yeah, I'd imagine dancing on a ship would be harder as well.

Hmm, you're right. I almost forgot you came from Canterlot...

Then I would like to play on Melody's possible fluffy bed!

........

Yes.. then you would have met me. I'm glad you have gone the other choice! *nods then turn towards the door* Who's there?

There's a recreation center, but the spare room is really small... There's hardly much room..

It's where we live....Nevermind. Anyway, I do have to admit it can get quite lonely. We live in separate houses that are right next to each other. It made sense to us at the time.

*Looks over to Smoke* Bless you.....

Thanks....*Covers her mouth*

Yeah, not to mention the rocking back and forth. Though, you get to where you barely notice it.

Privacy issue, right?

Why can't you two live together in a big house instead?

My guess is that siblings don't get along in the same house often. Many fights.

Ah. What is Smoke? I'm all ears to anything you say.

True, although in the dance, we also rock back and forth.......

We both wanted our own house and wanted to be near each other. We've actually been getting along rather well.

Okay, are you sure Precision is a good choice?

Better than nopony.

*Nods* Pretty much.

Woah, do you have frequent house visits and stuff too?

That is really really close! What kind of stuff you do together?

Well, there's always the Captain... *looks at Thunder* Of course there's also Nocturne or me...

Speaking of dancing, ever tried ballet?

We have dinner together and sometimes we go out. But, it's really just us. So, we normally just stay in one house or the other. We don't get visitors at all really. It's a little strange but it works for us.

Why do I need training?

*Looks at Smoke as she has bandages on* Because, You've spent more time in the infirmary than your quarters an' ya nearly 'ad a panic attack durin' a mission.

*Starts to open her mouth but closes it again*

Not since I was a filly. Then, I got interested in the military.

But if you do... What kind of visitors? Wait, if you and your brother live in different houses, does it mean it would be very very dusty!?

Considering its a private house, it probably have lots of space, I think?

Actually, that is fine. But.. Its a unwritten rule that everypony on this ship should have some kind of basic training. Precision is usually good for search and rescue operations but he could help. Well, like I said, you could choose me but it won't be easy..

Was it because of an army fair?

Aside from Aurora, anypony who needs to tell us something important. Also, we try to keep the houses clean. Given that we don't get out much, we have plenty of time to clean when we are on leave.

Fine, I'll go with it.

If it makes ya feel better Deep can be there too, bu' fair warnin' 'er polite demeanor is practically non existent when trainin' o' leadin'. She isn' gettin' paid ta babysit.

No, actually I was lured in by the the idea of search and rescue. As it turns out, I'm the perfect candidate for getting into hard to reach places and finding ponies. It's always worth it, even if it just gives a family closure. *Sighs* That's my only complaint, sometimes you can't save everyone. Also, because of my father.

But the dust monster will cover everything in evil grime! Maybe you'll need cleaning services or something...

We could clean together, although it will be my first time visiting your house.

Don't worry, my training is always fair. But once it's done, you're truly a full-fledged member of this ship, isn't that exciting?

What was your father working as?

*Nods* Yeah, it might need some dusting. Having two extra sets of hooves will make it quicker.

Yeah, I think I can live with that. Also, who's nocturne again?

Ah don' think ya met 'er. Don' worry 'bou' tha'.

Well, he was in the wonderbolts and is a noble. He encouraged me to join, and I haven't looked back since.

Could magic have made it clean again?

I don't know, to me it's like a fun activity.

Nocturne's the weapons master of the ship. She normally should have man the weapons but she is always playing sniper.

A noble? Like one of those fancy lords?

Probably, I know Thunder uses his magic to clean.

Oh, I see. So, when do I start?

As soon as Everypony's healed up.

Yes, in fact he has a direct link to the governor. *Smirks* Small world am I right?

I don't know, I always prefer hard work.

What about you, Melody? Do you have some kind of secret broom that does things for you?

Yep, every pony's in a bad shape right now. It will take a while, even with magic healing.

That means I should never get on your bad side. *chuckles*

*Giggles* No secret broom, I do pretty much everything with no magical assistance.

*Nods* Yeah, started to stretch my wings when I got up and I immediately regretted it.

*Chuckles* Ah'm sure ya did.

Yeah. *Giggles* It's kinda cool though, I get to have adventures and meet foreign dignitaries on occasion.


((Wanna do a time skip to everypony being healed up?))

((Sure but where would the location be?))

*Thinks* Your brother. Helps you with it, right? *giggles*

Hmm... *in deep thought*

Looks like I have to put on my training boots again. Its been a while.

Thats so aweeeeesome!

*Looks confused* What? I clean how is that funny?

*Nods* So it seems.

I'll go back to my room now. *Walks away*

Yeah, it's something.

((Maybe a week ahead. I'll think about it.))

((No, I mean where, like Canterlot, or back on the ship.))

Yeah, its a personal touch.

Well.. I normally ask someone to do it instead of me.

Not yet, Smoke. Come back here. *leviates a black duffel bag nearby to her* All new sailors on board receive some essentials. Inside there's clothes, and everything you need for life on deck.

That look a little more colorful than in the ship.

((I misread what you wrote lol. Probably just the arrival at Canterlot, we can just wrap up these scenes.))

Well, not everypony has others clean for them.

*Catches duffel bag* Thanks....So, Where's our next stop?

Canterlot....

It can be.

((Okay.))

Meh, I usually pay for a cheap helper so I tend to be free.

Maybe try cleaning....

No. It's boot camp for you, Smoke.

Indeed..

*Canterlot, 1 week later*

Hey, why can't we meet the princesses?

Too busy.......

*stares out of the ship's deck towards the castle*

*checks himself in a fair mirror* I'm good!

*Nods* They have more important things to do.

*Looks and sees the royal guard and a few nobles among others* Ah see how mah days gonna go.....

*Just sits silently*

*Laughs*

So far, I have only met the Princesses once in my life....

3 times for me. Eh, it wasn't anything special... but still royalty has its perks..

Really? And how would that go? *tosses a water bottle to smoke* Take this and then we can go through the boring class of "self-defense"

It's.. well... not really used to wearing fancy. Or maybe I brought the wrong things to a picnic...I'm wearing a waistcoat and a tallhat....

It's rare to meet them unless you know them personally. *Looks into the city* I forgot how much I miss my house.

*Catches the water bottle* Alright, I'm ready.

A lotta explanations. *Looks at Smoke* Not tha' ya 'ave a choice.

*Shakes head* Yeah, a little over the top.

Right! Let's go there to put our things down!

Sure, then we can all visit the friendship fair....

I would like to have the abridged version, Thunder. Now then, your job now is to try and strengthen your legs by kicking the dummy....It's perfectly safe. Then after that, we can try the grappling again...

I knew I should l have choosen the casual choice of wearing jeans.... But hey, we can try dancing or something....

*Nods walks to the dock* No point sitting around.

Jus' try ta remember ta watch wha' ya grab.

*Disgusted* You said you wouldn't talk about that.

*Shrugs* We can give it a shot.