Goodlands and Applejack

After a few minutes they were out of they cave which only had one way in and one way out that was connected to the ocean. So it wasnt to difficult to find the exit, they came outside to a low sun about to set, the daylight was fading fast.
"We're going to need to sleep somewhere." said Twilight so Monsoon could hear her.
"Can you sleep back there? I can go for several days with out sleep, i should be fine. Unless you all are uncomfortable, then i can stop before we make our lengthy trip." she said over her shoulder to them.
"I'm fine, this is way smoother then the ship we were on." said Fluttershy.
"It is a rather smooth ride, if i do say so myself." said Rarity.
"How bout you Spike? Feeling alright?" asked Applejack.
"This is way better. I don't feel uneasy at all." he said yawning "though I'll probably nod off here soon." he walked over and sat with his back against her neck as his eyes started to close. It was getting late, so he decided to curl up and sleep.
"How are we going to get past the vortex surrounding the island?" asked Pinkie Pie. Just as she pointed to the vortex swirling around the island, she noticed it just seemed to dispel.
"I have a feeling that was my doing." came Monsoon's voice. "but i wonder why that foul mongrel wanted a vortex concealing this island."
"No clue. He was a strange one, and their could be any number of reasons for it. Guess we wont know now." said Twilight, to which others nodded. After a short time they decided to rest in a semi-circle near the base of Monsoons back. Pinkie Pie gave Monsoon directions based on her internal compass, and the stars in the sky.
By next morning they were well on their way toward a familiar landmark. They'd have to go around Equestria to get to where Typhoon was. Spike sent another letter to Celestia to let them know that they had found Monsoon, and to send word to Typhoon that they were gaining on his position with rapid speed.
"I don't know about you all, but I'm getting hungry." said Spike, to which the others nodded.
"Well this is no banquet, but." Pinkie Pie said as she pulled several energy bars out from a satchel on her back and one medium sized topaz, and handed them in turn.
"Pinkie where did you get that satchel from??" asked Rarity.
"I grabbed it before we headed off towards the cave, why?" she asked, as though this seemed obvious.
"Why didn't i think of that?" she asked in response. They all talked while eating, pointing out the strange shapes of clouds, Twilight and Fluttershy occasionally going up to talk to Monsoon. They soon came to a place that they recognized and she headed for a place that she apparently knew. It took them a few days to get there, but by the time they did, it was late in the day when they seen Typhoon off in the distance. It would seem that Monsoon was a very fast creature as she made her way to him in no time flat.
"MONSOON!" he exclaimed aloud upon seeing her. "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? ARE YOU ALL RIGHT?!" he met her, and they hugged while the others looked on. They didn't mind riding on the back of Monsoon, but they were itching to get back to solid land.
"I'm fine dear, and theirs no reason to shout." said Monsoon in kind, "these lovely ponies helped me get away from this strange canine, and his out of the way island."
"CANINE?!" he stooped his head a bit, and lowered his voice "canine, what canine? Where was this island?" he asked.
"Its to the southeast from here." she pointed over her shoulder towards the way they had come.
"I see. So the ponies kept to their word." he looked at them and his expression softened. "I admit i had my doubts, but you did do as you had promised."
"Of course. We don't mind helping out those in need. Its what we do." said Twilight flying up to eye level with both Typhoon, and Monsoon, who was a head shorter then Typhoon. "Did you remove the water from Equestria?"
"I did. I've also been in contact with Celestia. She explained that you all had found Monsoon, and were heading in my general direction. Thus i removed the water as i said i would. Sorry for that, i was just so worried about my Monsoon." he said with a sheepish look on his face.
"It's nice to know you cared enough to try and flood all of this land just to find me, but really was that necessary dear?" Monsoon asked giving him a stern look.
"I may have overreacted, but i was worried." he said then bowing his head a little, "sorry."
"Its alright. I only hope no one was hurt due to your rash behavior." Monsoon said lifting his chin up.
"From what Celestia told me no one was hurt, only damage to several homes."
"Well you just have to make it up to them wont you.. Now I'm going to take these lovely ponies back to land, they must be tired of sitting on my back. They're probably hungry as well." said Monsoon gingerly.
"Oh Celestia brought this as well." he put a rather small box onto Monsoon's back. Upon opening it the girls found several sandwiches and some sapphires, along with a note.
Dear Girls, this is for when you arrive back. I'm sure the journey has been long, and your probably hungry, so i made sure you had something to eat. Hoping all goes well on this endeavor, please come see me when you return.. Yours truly, Princess Celestia.

They soon arrived in the same place they had found the Palomino Hind, and said a quick goodbye to Monsoon, and Typhoon.
"They look like such a nice couple." said Fluttershy
"Lets just hope they don't have another argument." said Rainbow Dash, to which they all nodded and headed off.
Luckily for them, or because Celestia had set it up there was a train waiting to take them back to Canterlot, so they got on train and headed off towards their destination.
"Twilight are you okay." asked Spike as the others sat on the train happy to be back in a familiar place. She looked unhappy about something, and at Spike's question the other girls came closer to her.
"I'm not sure Spike. Somethings nagging at me, and i cant put my hoof on it." she said in response.
"Oh sweetie, you're probably just worried over Ponyville. I'll bet when we get back everything will be fine. And hopefully dry." said Rarity trying to cheer her up.
"I hope so too. I shudder to think whats become of Sweet Apple Acres." said Applejack.
After another lengthy ride, they finally arrived back at Canterlot, they all noticed Twilight was still looking uneasy about something, but nothing they said made her feel any better, even she couldn't figure out what was bothering her. She just had this feeling something was off. Putting this out of her mind for the time being she spoke to the others.
"Perhaps Princess Celestia can help me figure out why i feel the way i do. I mean we helped Monsoon get back to Typhoon, and Equestria is now dry once more, but still."
They immediately headed for Celestia's chamber to talk to her about their journey.
"Hello my little ponies. I trust everything went well." said Princess Celestia, looking pleased. She was not alone though, someone else was there in the room. Gilda who was sitting a little ways away starring out of one of the windows.
"Rainbow Dash.." came her voice as she turned towards them. "I was just telling Princess Celestia that I'd come to hang out with you, but you weren't here. She said you were off doing some errand. How was it, did you see any neat creatures on your trip?"
"Princess Celestia, do you mind if i go and tell Gilda here about our trip?" asked Rainbow Dash.
"Of course. Have fun.." she said and Rainbow Dash and Gilda flew out the window while Rainbow Dash started telling her about it.. "So how was the trip?" asked Celestia to Twilight.
"Well.." and off she went recounting the whole story. Once done she looked at Celestia with the same puzzled expression on her face.
"Whats wrong?" she asked "by the sound of it, you were amazing. Why the long face?"
"Well, its just that, that Jackal character didn't do very much. He seemed like a powerful foe, and there was very little struggle. I thought things were going to be much more.." she was interrupted.
"You thought there was going to be a big conflicting battle that would take place, and the whole of the world would come down to you and him, and there would be this epic duel?" asked Pinkie Pie.
"Well yes.. i feel as though it should have taken us a much longer time, or at least he'd have done something. But he didn't, it was kind of weak. I mean how is it that someone of his power, someone who could have enslaved Monsoon, go down with only one spell. And how was he controlling Monsoon." she asked looking to Celestia for answers.
"Well, perhaps you're much stronger then you think. Perhaps he was preoccupied with controlling Monsoon, thus he wasn't able to give you his full attention. Their could be any number of things on that matter. How he was controlling Monsoon, I'm not sure, their could be many theories to answer that." she said softly.
"But i.." she started, but was interrupted.
"Oh sweetie, not everything has to come down to a big duel, or even an epic showdown. Sometimes a simple solution works the best." said Rarity putting a hoof on her shoulder.
"I guess you're right. Perhaps i was just expecting more from him then that." she said doubtfully.
"He did seem like a powerful foe." piped up Fluttershy.
"I think you all did amazingly. I think you all should go home and have a small break. Hmm." said Celestia also trying to comfort Twilight.
"I suppose. I just thought friendship would play a part in here, somewhere." who did seem to have cheered up slightly.
"Well, i don't want to seem rude, but i think I'd better be getting back to the farm. Not sure whats been going on, and I'm hoping it hasn't become a bog since i left." piped up Applejack.
"Oh it hasn't. I believe your new friend Goodlands has been helping in your stead." said Celestia "you ponies did a wonderful job, and you should be proud."
they all gave her a collective "thank you." and then began heading towards Ponyville.
"Back to another train." said Spike who looked rather miserable at this idea.
"Well at least you all are on the right track." Celestia chuckled as they headed out. This did not cheer him up at all.

"Ah, home sweet home. I think I'll go and sweep out the castle." he said once they had arrived back in Ponyville. His eyes grew rather large at this. "never thought I'd miss sweeping a castle."
"Never thought I'd hear you say those words Spike." chuckled Twilight.
"Likewise. Well see you all later. I'm gonna head on over to the farm." said Applejack.
"I'm off to create a new line of dresses. The coat of that Jackal character has given me inspiration. It'll look fabulous." Rarity grinned broadly at this thought.
They all said their goodbyes and headed off towards their homes. Applejack seen Big Mac and Goodlands working on his cottage from a little distance up the road, and noticed that it was shaping up to be a fine little cottage.

"And well, here i am. Its been a rather lengthy journey, and my hooves are beat. And I'm not sure i ever want to ride in a ship again. Still we did get to see some nice scenery." she said with her recap.