A Second Chance

by Dark Obsidian

Welcome To Paradise

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(HMS Warrior, Equestrian Sea, Torian`s POV)

Waking up on the 2nd day out sea, I really felt like I was back on the USS Morrison, except we arent at a war and constantly had to worry about Japanese attacks. I got into my uniform I wore to the dinner last night and it was great food and had a lovely evening with my friends. Today, I wanted to explore my lovely ship until my return, Ill have Officer Sea Shore to take command.

I walked into the Bridge where I saluted to all my crew that were inside already. "Morning Gentlecolts." I said in an orderly fashion.

"Good Morning to you too sir, we should reach the Gallopagos soon, approximately noon." Sea Shore informed me.

"That`s good news, was there anything on the telegraph?" I asked to be sure everything was running smoothly.

"Yes sir, they`re on that board sir." My 2nd Officer, Ocean Crescent points with his hoof. I walk over and look at the 3 messages on the board that talked about Ice Warnings further north.

About a few days after I arrived in Equestria, I explained about the Telegraph invented in early 1800s and Morse Code, The Princesses like the idea of this new form of communication and I helped invent Equestria`s first Telegraph and later every boat, ship, and town in Equestria had telegraphs making long distance communication possible.

But with the Ice Warnings out the way, I turned to Sea Shore. "Your in command til I return." I said as I walked out.

Sea Shore nodded and replied. "Aye sir."

I strolled along the deck and saw a few ponies relaxing in the sun on the wooden deck chairs or trotting along the deck. I went inside the Grand Staircase, which is more spectacular, but not a copyright from the Titanic`s. The Staircase goes down as far as G Deck and under G Deck is the lower deck with the boilers, engines and other machinery.

I enter one of the entertainment areas of the ship on G Deck which sounded like Irish music. Ponies dancing and drinking cider and having a fun time. Other iconic sights of the ship includes a gymnasium, A spa, swimming pool, library, gambling area, a rave club, and a hospital.

"The ship builders and architects really did it with the interior." I thought as I made my way back toward the bridge exactly 12:00.

"Glad your back Captain, we have sighted the Gallopagos Islands almost 5 miles away." Sea Shore informs me.

"Good, right on schedule too, prepare the docking procedures." I ordered as the other Officers went to the EOTs and began slowing down the ship.

The Warrior slides into the pier and gangways open and passengers begin to disembark and explore the Island for 5 hours before the Warrior departs back to Manehattan. I leave Sea Shore in charge of the ship once more as I met up with my friends who had already left the ship and were standing on the pier.

"Wow, The Gallopagos are just as majestic than I could ever imagine." Twilight said admiring the tropical scenery.

"Why don`t we go sightseeing and see what this beautiful island has to offer." Rarity suggested as we all agreed and walked toward the beach.

Once on the beach, we looked and stared at the beautiful coastline.

As we all relaxed on the beach for a while, Fluttershy found some of the wildlife and immediately began to interact with it, Minuette snuggled up next to me, Twilight was taking pictures of Spike and the beach, Rarity was tanning, and Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash were exploring along the coast to look for cool things like buried treasure or something.

Soon as the day past we had already hit the tropical jungle and seen cool things they were selling at the market place like hats made of straw and decorated with beautiful seashells found on the beach. I took this time to get Minuette a little gift, so I got her a custom hoof-stitched necklace with her cutie mark to finish, But over all it really felt like paradise.

But as the saying goes, "Time flies when your having fun" It was almost 10 minutes before the Warrior departs. "Alright friends, time to return to the Warrior." I said as the ponies followed me all the way back to the pier and back on board the Warrior.

"I heard Dinner was being served, why dont you head to the C Deck dining area, I need to get the ship underway and Ill meet you there soon." I said as the ponies nodded.

"Alrighty then, well see ya at the dining area." Applejack said as they all left. Minuette quickly gave me a kiss on my cheek before whispering.
"Thanks for the best day in paradise."

I reached the Bridge and said hello to my fellow sailors. "Alright Gentlecolts, let`s take her home."

"Aye sir." the Officers said as some went to the EOT`s and set them at Slow.

I looked over the horizon and saw the sun setting as it was beginning to get late, then I sounded the whistles as we began to slowly leave the pier. A crowd, but not as big as Manehattan came and waved the ship and the other passengers goodbye as we began to steam out of the Gallopagos and into deeper water to increase speed.

"Sir, we`ve received some more messages while you were gone." 5th Officer Zealous Lake informed me.

"More Ice Warnings?" I asked.

"Yes sir, Winter is approaching and about 300 miles from Equestria, a ship named the Honoluna said she stopped for the night due to ice.

"Alright then, lets keep Warrior at a 21 knot pace and get some lookouts on the Crow`s nest for observing the horizon." I said.

"Aye sir, I`ll get Falcon Sight up there." 7th Officer Clashing Ire said as he left to get the lookout.

After a glorious day at paradise, Iam proud to be sailing the Warrior and having a reliable crew just made it more so. "Right, Ill be down at dinner on C Deck, one of you come get me if you need anything." I said as the Officers nodded and I left to dinner to eat with my friends.


Author's Note

So here are the Officer names I came up with,
Chief: Sea Shore, 1st: Wave Clash, 2nd: Ocean Crescent, 3rd: River Strike, 4th: Lake Charge, 5th: Zealous Lake, 6th: Sea Bubble, 7th: Clashing Ire, 8th: Stream Force, 9th: Pond Impact, and 10th: Zeal Fury. Hope you like the names, or type in the comments about your opinions and which names I should change.

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