Adventures on the waves - Part 2.

Oh.. something terrible happened then. *frowns* He seem unhappy.

It had something to do with Thunder's short fuse but the death of my sister clouded my thoughts more than anything else. I don't mind drinking now...

No drinking on the bridge...

Here, you will see the only griffon -- me. I have no other bird friends here. I wonder what happened to that griffon guy...

It's been a long couple of days, let's just go back to exploring the ship. *Walks down the hallway.

Aye, how 'bou' tha three o' us meet at a nice tavern in Canterlot? I've been ta it a couple o' times.

Aye, lass. Though, Ah often wonder if his fuse is tha only thing tha's short.

*Turns to look away from them for a moment*


*Looks at her plate* He.....uh.....Passed on. This isn't the first time we lost someone.

*nods* The last place we visit was the swimming pool......Hmm........

But first, I'm calling dibs on this one, nothing like a good ol' drink! By the way, Cloud, you don't drink or..?

I'm sorry to hear that... *frowns slightly* But I'm sure he was a good griffon in his own way...

*Nods* Yeah, and we only need to show you where Smoke's room is. Since, I think we agreed you'll stay with her.

*Trying not to smile at Blip's remark* No, I have no problem with a drink every now and then. If you three don't mind a fourth member to the party.

Aye, nothin' wrong with it. Tha more tha merrier.*Smiles slyly*

As me ma always said, better ta make friends than enemies.


*Shrugs* Well, he died a hero and saved a few foals in the process. He was a good friend, and yet he never married. In fact, I'm not sure if he had any family. At least, I don't recall him talking about it. Life's like that sometimes.

Smoke seems like a nice mare! I think I have taken a liking to her already. Not sure why but a gut feeling!

Friends are always good. Still, what kind of beer do you all like to have? Mine's Lager, a little on the light side...


Huh, that's similar to mine. Only that mine are still back in griffon stone and I had a younger sibling, a sister. She likes to live on the fiery side of life. Life there wasn't so good and hardly anyone takes care of that place. Come to think on it, I was sent to a pony flying camp because ours was in ruins for some reason........

*Smiles* She's good, a little loopy, but good.

Guinness fer me.

Rum.

Actually, I've gained a taste for vodka.

*Nods* So, you're an immigrant? That's cool, how'd you get to where you are now?

How would you describe yourself? *sticks out tongue*

What if we traded drinks..?

I'm actually a permanent resident now. But before that, it started with greasy claws and deep frying. That's right -- A fast food joint got me here..

*Scrunches her face and stares and points her eyes upward*......Different.

As in?

Ya mean we drink each others drink.

*Looks up thoughtful* That's gotta be an interesting story.

What do you mean? The creative kind? The good, ugly or bad?

It will be a blast, think of the awkard reactions we will get!

Hell no.

Working in a fast food chain while studying at the same thing was crazy. It did, however helped me to get a visa. Unfortunately.. I kinda drop out...Things got hellish from there.

Let's just say, I can do things and have seen things not many ponies do.

Aye, it'll be a grand spectacle.

Nothin' like a good contest. Captain Aurora, can come too.

She can be our designated.....uh.....Flyer?

I see, so you took whatever opportunity came about?

What kind of things?! Aliens abucting ponies and gigantic robots go rouge and blasting a village?! *giggles*

I don't know... and what's a flyer?

*rubs neck* Unfortunately I tend to get into bar fights... because of drinking..

Not really.. I was on the wrong side of good and got beaten by rival gangs...

That's actually pretty accurate.

Somepony who flies around I guess.

'Tis alrgh't lass. Nothin' we don' ge' up ta. Though, this is tha first time a mare joined 'r ranks.

Well, we can 'ave a bit more muscle. Already startin' ta ge' thirsty.


So, how'd you whined up here?

*gives a o_O look* Nothing like that ever happened here.....

How does this drinking competition work?

Me tooooooooooooooooo. Wait, has it just been a guys only thing?

Nocturne happened. She found me with my head bashed in one of the female toilets..... and..... she took me to her house.... It was...weird. Really weird to be taken in by some random female...

Well, no need for you to worry about it.

Aye.

Yer tha first mare ta ask. Ah mean me an' North ain't exactly attractin' a sober mare.

At the end o' it, this ship is our life.

*To Aurora* We'll switch drinks at random and whoever can drink the most wins.

Yeah, I can see how that would be development.

Why not? Such stuff is actually so cooooooooooooool! *squees in excitement*

That seem... hard to do. I mean, I might enjoying watching it, drink a few pints, but don't like being wasted.

Say whaaaaaat? Being wasted is a fun thing to do! The ship may be our lives, but this is passion...

*roll eyes*

Then I went into military college together with her after being a servant.That's when I found out she was notorious in winning bar fights and drinking...

*Sighs* Well, I lost everything to it.

Do as you wish.

Aye, 'sides nothin' like a good drink e'ery now an' again.

'Tis the truth.

Ah, I see. Well, you two seem to get along just fine.

That's kind of horrible......*sighs before nuzzling against her face*

I guess everypony is in? Then we have to make special arrangements......

Definately! Unless some pony wants to chicken out.

That would be me. Sqawkkkkkkkk! The judge needs a sober mind.

Somewhat, yeah. Nocturne is tolerable. But it also meant doing everything with her around, other than sleeping with her.

*Smiles and nuzzles back* It's in the past now though.

Aye, nothin' wrong with it.

Bu', Aurora 'as le' me buy 'er at least one drink.

*Raises an eyebrow* They're getting braver by the minute.

*Nods* Yeah, I kinda figured that last part.

Not really. What if the robots again?

What kind of drink?

Fruit juice!

Not all the time......I might make an exception. *winks* Well, drinks make ponies more courageous.

Maybe, I don't know. Did it?

Yes, it also means I will be getting my citizenship soon... well, it's been in processing for years now. But... I could get a citizenship instantly if I marry some pony in Equestria.

That was in a different universe.


She looks like a blue hawaiian kinda girl.

Sometimes, it can.

Well, that's true. I always wonder why takes them so long with citizenship anyway.

It seems this is a parallel universe then. So..... Umm.... Just to check with you... I can sleep without monsters or robots coming to kill me?

Is that a good thing or..?

I don't know but that's what I'm going to wear.

Yup, and I haven't gone back home in ages. Not even on family day. Does dual citizenship exists in Equestria?

Yeah, you should be fine. Then again, sea monsters can be a problem.

I think he was saying, that would probably be Aurora's favorite drink.

Aye.

So, it's settled. We all go enjoy a night at the tavern. That sounded better in my head.

I don't see why it wouldn't.

But this ship seems to be equipped with the latest things, we'll just blast them away!

What kind of drink is it?

I think it's a cocktail....

Most ponies don't take kindly to outsiders... but here, it is different... I'm always accepted no matter what I am.

Yeah, no need to fret I suppose.

Yes, it tends to have a coconut taste to it.

Aye, 'tis merely a soft cocktail. If I remember correctly.

Well, onward to Canterlot.


Eh, we're too short staffed to worry about differences.

That's a relief because... in this area, there's rumored of a Cthulhu......A large one. It's something I heard from one of the crew staff when I was on the cruise.

Then, I would like to have one... It seems good.

Not so fast, it'd take a while.


That too, but not really. In the navy it's a different kind of culture. Beating pirates, rescuing folks have never been more fun!