Real time. Saddle Arabia. The harbor of the capital Kerambu.

It was already midnight, but some ponies who were still awake saw something that seemed a little strange to them. The guards retinue, led by their beloved Princess Amira, was moving along the city streets at a hasty gallop to the docks. All the ponies understood perfectly well that if their princess was in such a hurry to get to the harbor, even at such a late time, and this taking into account the fact that a holiday was coming in three days, then one of the important events in the life of their ruler was being prepared. They waved their hooves in her wake and glorified her name. But the Princess herself did not hide her happy face, but also did not refuse to congratulate her subjects on the Upcoming New Year.

Well, you and I know perfectly well what exactly makes our oriental beauty hurry.

Twenty minutes later, the entire entourage finally reached the docks. And only now Amira breathed a little sigh of relief, and looked at her flagship with a mesmerizing look.

The only flagship in its class of battleships. Such a ship was equipped with the latest technology. It was in Saddle Arabia that they decided to improve the shipbuilding and armament of the ship. A few decades ago, the simple armament of ships was precisely ballistae and stone throwers.

But some pony scientists from Saddle Arabia came up with an interesting idea to improve the signal arrows used by most countries. At that time, it was the magical enchantment of such arrows that made it possible, with the help of a wick, to ignite such an arrow before the bow shot. But Equestria ponies came up with the idea of using such arrows not only to send a signal to the sky. Yes! Yes! We are talking about the very legionnaires who decided to shoot such a signal arrow, directly at the enemy, direct fire! The effect was not long in coming.

After that, scientists in the military sphere decided to develop a more enlarged, explosive composition, which was attached to large bolts (or shells) for ballistae. Later, such ballistas with new projectiles began to enter the army and Navy en masse. At the moment, such military technology is still in service with many countries that can afford an abundance of resources, and the hiring of unicorns (scientists) from Equestria.

Except for Saddle Arabia. It was in this country that pony scientists, alchemists, were able to stumble upon a flammable powder mixture while trying to make an elixir of youth! Thus, a smoky, black powder appeared, which includes: saltpeter, coal, and sulfur.

All this was in abundance. But a decade later, scientists realized that in this way, it is possible to improve the Artillery armament. Princess Amira saw in this a huge potential for ensuring the security of her country, and ordered to massively purchase the necessary metals in Equestria, and build secret workshops for the production of the latest artillery guns. The first guns turned out to be clumsy and ineffective, to put it mildly, when compared with a ballista.

The first tests showed that a shot from such a weapon creates more of a deterrent effect, than a striking effect, at the same time, this was dangerous for the gunners themselves. And all because the smoke after the shot created an acrid smell, and there was a chance to get deafness and blindness! The roar of the shot was so strong that it made all the ponies think that the Apocalypse was coming, as a result, they ran as far as possible from this place. The loading of such a gun itself was a long and painstaking process, which eventually forced Princess Amira to decide on the construction of special schools in which future gunners were trained. The construction of the projectile and the cannon itself were subsequently able to improve. The military school, every six months, produced several dozen trained gunners. Therefore, the effect did not take long to wait.

The first and somewhat improved guns, and lead shells, were installed on the royal flagship "Eastern Storm". It was a seventy-two-gun ship, with straight sails and not having good speed and maneuverability. But it paid off with good weapons, a hold, and the number of crew, consisting of almost four hundred ponies, sailors, and marines. That's just such a crew, according to the plan, was intended in wartime, but now there was peace. Which many ponies, of course, were happy about. Therefore, this time, the ship's crew consisted of only two hundred ponies, including the Princess' personal guard.

The crew of sailors consisted not only of the ponies of Saddle Arabia, but by special invitation, several dozen pegasuses and unicorns with their families arrived from Equestria. Military contracts were signed with them, and housing and decent pay for service in the navy of Her Majesty Princess Amira were provided.

At that moment, an officer from Princess Amira's personal guard approached her to get her attention and give some explanations. A tall and rather muscular, thirty-five-year stallion named Livardis, who had a dark red color, and a beige mane and tail. "Please forgive me, Princess Amira, but as you have noticed, the loading of everything necessary for our journey is still ongoing. We just received a personal order from your Minister, Haakim, a couple of hours ago." Livardis said in a respectful tone, and carefully watched as several ponies from the sailors' team delivered the necessary cargo to the flagship.

Amira looked at her officer with a smile. "It's okay, I understand everything. Isn't this ship perfect in its class?" Amira said, and turned her gaze back to the ship.

"Yes. You're right, Princess. The only thing he lacks is good speed. It is quite heavy, but it is well protected. I assume that we will reach the nearest Equestria port in fifteen to seventeen days, provided that there are no problems on our way. Look, Princess, it seems the captain of the ship is coming to us." Livardis said in a calm voice, but after that he turned around and began giving orders to the guard squad.

Author's Note: This whole chapter is a continuation of Chapter 24. And again I want to immerse myself in the role of this undoubtedly beautiful mare. A mare that has received very little attention among all the stories that are on this site. But it won't be difficult for me to take on the role of Princess Amira, since the canon showed this pony only in a few episodes. Therefore, I took responsibility, and created her fate, manners of behavior, her character. Just like I took the liberty to describe some world building for Saddle Arabia. But this is not the first time I have tried on the role of a mare in this story, so now, when I start telling this adventure story, I have to smile, and looking at the image of this oriental beauty, I feel again that my soul is in her body. And again I see a reflection! Yes, I am Amira! So, Go ahead!

Amira POV. Part 1. The Star of the East.

This cool night wind, which blew from the sea, pleasantly refreshed my face while I stood and patiently waited for the captain of our ship. The thought that I was able to break out of this routine, and everyday life in the palace, to go to Equestria, and finally see this mysterious alien man, lifted my mood to the level of heaven! A man whose name has been linked to my destiny for many centuries.

Heart Path. I remember him all my life! But are the prophecies really coming true? I remember his words when he was in that hospital. "In this life or in another, we will meet again!" And then also Keeper of the world, gave me signs of the future in my dreams, and promised to return the soul of the one to whom I gave my eternal love and devotion!

But I didn't stay in debt either! I have built many shrines and places of worship. And all this time, my heart rejoiced, and at the same time suffered, from these memories, which my ring reminds me of. And when Celestia told me that my beloved stallion had gone with his friends on another mission related to Princess Emerald... All that is known is that he died. She kept silent about the fate of his friends, and said that it should be a secret for everyone!

Only Quick Strike returned from this assignment, but he was under a lot of stress and shock, so he was sent on vacation. And I couldn't talk to him even when I was in Canterlot. There were rumors that he quit the service and went with his mare, Sunny Kiss, to some distant village. I've been trying to find him... but each time my search was in vain. Celestia just advised me to leave him alone and move on with my life.

You only need to imagine how my soul suffered. If you only knew how I cried at that moment! It seemed to me that this world was trying to turn away from me completely, taking away from me everyone I love! I tried to pour wine over my grief, but Celestia took me under her wing, and gave me her comfort and love. She asked me to keep my sanity and believe in the best! She calmed my heart and gave me hope. She strengthened my spirit.

Year after year. Century after century, I patiently waited for the return of Heart Path.

My thoughts were distracted by the voice of the ship's captain. It was a forty-year-old stallion of blue color, with a purple mane and tail, named Starmore. The most experienced naval officer in our kingdom, whom I personally appointed to command our flagship. He has twenty-five years of experience in sea navigation on warships. Therefore, he certainly deserved it.

Starmore made a respectful bow, and then looked into my face. "Greetings, Princess Amira! Let me make a report?" Said Starmore, and smiled mischievously, looking intently into my eyes, and apparently not missing the moment, enjoy the view of my beauty.

Oh, those sailors! They can for a long time, not see the mare and I can understand them.

I smiled a little, and decided to give my answer. "Please, Captain Starmore. I want to finally sail!" I said in a gentle voice.

"The loading of the ship is completed. We have enough provisions and medicines for a couple of months of sailing in the open sea. And we are ready to sail to Equestria in accordance with your order! But, I want to warn you, Princess!" Starmore said in a serious voice, and made a slightly worried face.

"Go on, I'm listening carefully." I replied, keeping a confident expression on my face.

"According to the intelligence of our patrol ships, as well as news from traders from Equestria, presumably, pirate ships may meet on our route. There is no complete certainty, because in these waters, there are various islands and bays where you can disguise a couple of ships. And use the island itself as a pirate base. However, I am a little worried that our ship is only half equipped with a crew! And all this because of a hasty order. Although... I have to admit that with such a ship, we should not be afraid, even if there is a completely sudden attack by an entire squadron, and the presence of only half of the crew means that we will slightly increase our speed and maneuverability! But we haven't tested this ship in combat yet, and you know that very well. And forgive me, Princess Amira, of course I understand that this is not my business, and I just have to follow orders. But, what is the purpose of our trip to Equestria? I'm asking this for a reason... I am worried about my entire crew, this ship, but first of all, I am responsible for your safety during the voyage! And I think you understand me." Captain Starmore finished his report and looked at me questioningly.

"Thank you for this information, Starmore." I took a newspaper out of my elegant saddlebag with my hoof and handed it to the captain. "Look at this! It's an amazing sight, and I don't want to miss my chance!" I said in a cheerful voice. And I was just as interested to see his reaction!

Starmore squatted down and took my newspaper with his hooves. By the light of the moon and several dozen torches on this pier, he carefully examined the photos of alien creatures, and newspaper headlines.

His eyebrows went up and he slowly raised his head looking at me with a smile on his face. "Oh... The Almighty! Princess Amira, is that what I think it is? Of course, I am one of many who have heard your sad story that happened to you seven hundred years ago! This is just amazing news, I swear by my officer's shoulder straps, I'm very happy for you, Princess! And I'm sure for sure that this trip is one of the most significant in our destinies!" Starmore said with enthusiasm in his voice, which further boosted my good mood. But after that he gave me the newspaper, and pointed with his hoof to the bridge that connected the pier and our ship. "Welcome to the flagship Eastern Storm, Your Majesty!"

That's what we did. Loading is completed, and the captain has given the order to sail. The crew and my guards greeted me, and were happy that their beloved "Star of the East" (as my subjects sometimes called me, which of course flattered me) would be present on this flagship. The Pegasi hurried to spread all the sails, and the unicorns at that moment were lifting the anchor with their magic.

Twenty minutes of our voyage have passed. I was standing on the bow of this wonderful ship, watching the sea and the night sky, and at that moment my mane were fluttering in the wind. Starmore, who was on the same bridge, exchanged a knowing glance with me, and without waiting for my words, but only seeing my happy face, turned around and ordered several pegasi to increase our speed, creating an artificial wind with their wings. I have seen this phenomenon more than once, but it really brings its results, especially when the ship is going against the wind. In general, the presence of pegasi on board the ship is simply necessary!

But time passed, and Officer Livardis saw my tired expression on my face, so he insisted that I go to sleep in my admiral's cabin. And if I want to eat, then my servants have already taken care of it.

I looked at Livardis with understanding and gratitude. "Yes, I guess you're right. Thank you for taking care. Indeed, I was about to go to bed late at night, but Haakim came and brought me this wonderful news. And that was a couple of hours ago." I said, and headed along this deck to my cabin, not forgetting at the same time wishing all sailors and soldiers a successful voyage.

Livardis escorted me to my admiral's cabin. "Good night to you, Princess Amira. You don't have to worry, if something happens, you will be warned about it." Said my officer with a good-natured smile, and bowing respectfully, he left in the direction of the lower decks, where the crew of the ship was located, and the mess for naval officers.

So I was left alone in a luxurious cabin with all the amenities, and unhurriedly took off my favorite, exotic saddle and other accessories from my body. Over these many years of my life, I was finally able to adapt to the fact that I would take off these socks and other jewelry myself.

I smiled to myself and put the newspaper on the table. I poured myself a glass of the best wine and put some vegetables on a plate, which were still steaming after their careful preparation. Well, I like to serve myself. Therefore, I did not take the servants from the palace with me. I completely trusted the cooks from the crew of this ship. And I can pour myself a drink, or put food on a plate, myself. Therefore, my palace servants loved and respected me for my often friendly attitude towards them. Just like Sofia.

Hehehe! But secretly, they were afraid of me, especially when I offered them to listen to my story! It always amused me!

Finishing my dinner, I continued to carefully read all the details from this newspaper, and did not miss the opportunity to carefully study the body features of this strange man in one of the photos. "Hmm... He is literally unlike anyone else on this planet. Although... perhaps he looks like the same Abyssinian cats, only without hair and tail. Only a small shock of black hair on his head, and he also walks on two legs... probably for natural reasons, he wears clothes. Which means his body is naked." After these thoughts aloud, I washed my face with cool water, and lay down on my bed.

But my thoughts wouldn't let me rest, and a lot of questions appeared in my head: "What will happen when he sees me for the first time? And what if he can't recognize in me the very mare who gave her love and devotion to his soul? I'm a little afraid of his reaction when I remind him of this! And what if this is not the one I was waiting for at all? Eeehh... What a fool I am. I doubt myself, because even there, in the palace, when I saw this newspaper and pressed it to my chest... my heart didn't lie to me. I felt a pleasant warmth, which for a moment gave me many feelings and bliss."

I took a deep breath, and pushed all these thoughts away from me, and with the words: "I Believe, I Hope, I love!" I was finally able to fall asleep, to the pleasant sound of the sea, and the sea rolling, the ship sailing on the waves.

It's been about 7 hours.

Author's note: according to the plot, this song and music were played on the upper deck, which is why Amira decided to wake up.

"Ummh" I mumbled to myself, and slightly stretched out all the hooves, which caused a crunch in my joints.

I slowly opened my eyes and yawned. The sun was already visible outside the windows of my cabin, and this means that I am ready for a new day. "What is this?" I asked with a hoarseness in my voice, and my ears twitched. I looked towards the door that opened onto the upper deck, and heard the cheerful music of drums and other stringed instruments, which were accompanied by the singing of several stallions from the crew of sailors.

"Hah! It looks like someone is in a cheerful mood today!? I have to see this." I said in the same cheerful voice, and hurried to get off the bed. So the maritime traditions are still preserved by the sailors from Equestria. I've always loved it, and even wanted to take part.

After I washed my face, combed my hair and generally brought my body in accordance with the standard of an oriental beauty, a princess. I put on all my accessories, and looked at the mirror, smiled, and practiced a little, making a seductive facial expression, and body movements. I think that very soon I will need my skills, which have only improved over the centuries.

After a light breakfast, I looked at this door, and cracked my neck, from which part of the mane fell seductively on my nose. "Everyone meet Princess Amira, who will show you that this morning can be even more beautiful!" I said in a determined, cheerful voice, and stretched out my hoof to open this door.

Two guards were standing near my door, who immediately wished me good morning and bowed respectfully. Officer Livardis, strolled along the deck of the ship with one of the ship's assistants. Life on the ship went on as usual, and the sailors performed their duties, but most of all I was attracted by the fact that a small table was placed in the center of the deck, on which there were drinks, snacks, and three sailors, two pegasi and one unicorn were sitting at the table. They were playing some kind of strange game by throwing cubes into a mug, and then throwing these cubes on the table. Next to these sailors were a dozen more sailors who sang and played instruments. Someone even danced, beating out the rhythm with their hooves.

"That's what it is, the wonderful life of sailors, while sailing!" I said, trying to shout over the music and the singing of the stallions.

Livardis and the captain's mate noticed me and hurried over to me. And immediately at this moment, all the sailors stopped their games and singing from fright! They looked at me with fascination, and at the same time shyly pressed their ears to the back of their heads.

When I slowly and gracefully approached my officer and the captain's mate, they hurried to bow to me. "I'm sorry, Princess..." My officer hastened to apologize, but I interrupted him by raising my hoof up.

"Calm down everyone. I don't need your apologies. But I ask all of you who are on this ship to pay me some attention!" I said in a loud but soothing voice, hinting that I was not going to interfere with the sailors, to lead their daily life on the ship. I turned around and walked across the deck, still with a graceful gait. "First of all, I want to wish all the ponies on this ship, Good Morning, and I ask you not to be afraid of my appearance on deck from now on." I went back to Livardis, who was calmly standing near the mast and watching me. "Livardis!"

"Yes, Princess Amira?" Livardis asked in a respectful voice.

"Introduce me to the situation on the ship, and to some of the officers. And I also have a request..." I said in high spirits, and walked past my officer, to which he only raised an eyebrow, and closely followed my intentions.

I walked up to the very company of sailors who were calmly waiting for me to finish. When I approached the unicorns and pegasus, who had musical instruments, they bowed respectfully. "Good Morning, Princess Amira!" They said with one voice.

I smiled, sparkled with love in my eyes, and decided to ask my question: "I apologize to you for interfering with your games. But I really liked your music and the song about the drunken sailor, which I heard when I was still in my cabin. Can you sing it again? And then I promise you, I will not remain in debt, and your mood for today will be even better... Because I REALLY want to take part in your games!" I said in a loud, cheerful voice, and squatted down and clapped my hooves. At that moment, I turned my head slightly, and the mane covered part of my face. But out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the expression on the face of Livardis, and the other ponies who were on this deck right now.

I wanted to laugh out loud. Livardis and the ship's mate hurriedly approached me.

"Ahem..." cleared his throat Livardis, but after that a smile appeared on his face. "I'm sorry, Princess, but your second request, I'm sure, surprised all the sailors and officers. However, I also want to be on the wave of your mood, and therefore I do not dare to refuse you." After that, he looked at the mate and nodded to him.

The captain's mate, a young stallion of gray color, his mane and tail were the color of aquamarine, about twenty-eight years old, but I personally do not know him. However, we will fix it now.

He looked at me attentively and smiled, but just like the captain, he did not miss the opportunity to examine my neck and jewelry on my body. But I love it when the stallions look at me and get their share of pleasure. I don't even doubt that all of them are probably sexually fantasizing about imagining me in their bed. I, like many mares, have long been accustomed to such a phenomenon, because it is part of a natural design. The desire to reproduce. However, I also do not miss my opportunity, at least sometimes to fantasize sexually. My body is still young, but only that ring keeps my desire in check. And if it wasn't for his magical power, I probably would have gone crazy a long time ago, from such a long abstinence.

I just mentally grinned and sighed slightly, after that I straightened my mane, which covered part of my face. "Please introduce yourself." I said in a calm voice.

The captain's mate stood up in a proud stance and, without taking his eyes off me, gave his answer: "I am a Lieutenant Commander, The first mate of the captain of this wonderful ship My name is Simhaashi. At the moment, I am the responsible officer during the voyage, as Captain Starmore is resting after the night watch. So even this cheerful music won't wake him up. There can only be a shot from a cannon! Heh... Oh, sorry, Princess..."

"No, it's fine. I appreciate your humor, and most importantly, your dedicated service. How far has our ship sailed from Kerambu?" I said in a soothing voice, but I'm starting to like this young officer.

"I'll show you. Follow me." Simhaashi said, and walked up to the very table where the sailors were sitting. He cleared his throat slightly, and looked sternly at the sailors.

All three sailors made apologetic faces, and hurried to remove some of the snacks and a jug from the table. "Oh, excuse us, Lieutenant Commander." Said one of the pegasus, and made a slightly stupid, apologetic smile.

At that moment, Livardis and I approached this table and waited patiently.

Simhaashi squatted down and calmly looked at the sailors. "Nothing terrible. Today, I and most importantly, Princess Amira, give you my blessing so that you have a little fun during our voyage!" Simhaashi said, and after that he gave the Equus map from a special pocket of his officer's, light armor. After that, he looked sternly at all the sailors. "But! So that each of you would fulfill your duties on time! And most importantly, do not lose vigilance. We are sailing on a warship with Princess Amira herself on it!"

All the sailors looked at each other, and a mental conversation ensued between them, after which they looked at me. "Glory to Princess Amira!" Several dozen sailors who were on duty on the upper deck shouted in chorus.

I shook my head and raised my hoof again to attract the attention of all the sailors. "Put aside all these fun and glorifying formalities! Now I will finish my business, and after that, I promise you, I will have a little fun in your company. Maybe even drink some wine! But, Lieutenant Commander, Simhaashi speaks correctly. All of us, including me, must be vigilant, because we are at sea. And I know by myself that the sea can bring different surprises."

All the sailors smiled and nodded understandingly, and in order not to disturb us, they went to the sides of the ship to look at the sea, and then talk to each other. At that moment, I was carefully looking at the map, and more precisely at the place where Simhaashi pointed, putting the compass next to the map.

Author's note: at the moment, I think that this map is the most logical, based on the canon, and some of my plot changes. However, even this map may not be complete, but I still decided to show it. However, do not take this map seriously, I will agree with where Saddle Arabia and the capital of this kingdom, to which I gave the name, should be located.

Simhaashi made a serious face, and after that, he took out a telescope and looked at the horizon of the sea, and the position of the sun in the sky, which was occasionally hidden behind clouds. After that, he cleared his throat and looked at the map again. "At the moment, our ship is going at top speed, and the wind, although not strong, is beneficial. You can see it for yourself if you look at how our sails are waving. However, the Pegasi are resting now, and we cannot ask them to work with their wings for several hours, creating an artificial wind. So we're about sixty miles from Kerambu, at this point." Simhaashi gave his explanation, and when I accepted his answer with a smile on my face, then he put his map away again.

I squinted, and looked at the sea horizon. "Well, that's good." I said in a low voice, but my heart still felt the spirit of the sea adventure.

Simhaashi decided to attract my attention. "Princess Amira, don't worry, we'll get you where you need to go. And now... would you like to get to know the rest of the officers, or would you like to spend your merry time among our sailors?" Simhaashi asked, in a respectful voice.

I smiled, and looked around at all the ponies on this deck again. "Heheh! I think the other officers will wait for my attention, or better yet, I suggest you call them to the upper deck when I ask you to."

Simhaashi chuckled slightly, and looking in the direction of the sailors, nodded. "And now, if you'll excuse me, Princess Amira, but I have to leave for a while. I was very glad that I could finally get to know you personally." Simhaashi said, and turned around, after that he left in the direction of the lower deck.

I exchanged glances with Livardis. "Well, will you keep me company?" I asked my puzzled officer, who looked at me questioningly, but I did not wait for his answer. I pulled the barrel and sat down at this table, and looked at the sailors who had already approached this table (two pegasus and a unicorn), the rest of the sailors took their musical instruments again, as they understood my hint.

Livardis came closer to me and decided to attract my attention. "If you want me to keep you company, will you let me sit next to you?"

I kept my cheerful mood, and watched Livardis. "Of course. Now we'll relax a little, drink wine with these cute, funny guys!" Then I looked at the unicorn, who sat down a little shyly on my right side. "What is the name of the game in which you throw cubes from a mug? I also want to take part, if you don't mind of course!" I said, and again surprised all the ponies who were next to us.

I stretched out my hooves to the jug and sniffed, and after that I started pouring wine into wooden mugs, but when I saw the expression on the faces of these guys, I decided to relax them a little. "What? Are we going to play or not? By the way, it smells like strong wine!" I said, and without waiting for the answer of all these stallions, swallow this liquid in one gulp!

Time has slowed down...

My eyes began to widen, and a whirl appeared in my head. I saw one of the pegasus look at me in horror, and started pulling his hoof to stop me. But he didn't have time to do it. I looked at the table, and at that time my mouth and throat were already burning, because I was not used to drinking such strong drinks. I tried to find salvation, but there was no normal food or fruit juice on the table. There were only a few apples, pickles, and sliced bread. Yeah... not a rich menu!

Time has returned to its course...

I hurried to grab an apple with my hoof, chew it quickly. "Oooh... What a relief... What was that?" I asked the four stallions who were sitting at the table with different facial expressions, and tried to restrain the hiccups.

Livardis, however, was serious, and raised an eyebrow skeptically. "Welcome, Princess Amira! It was Rum, a favorite drink of all sailors, during the voyage." After that, he did not wait for my answer or any comments from our sailors, and looked at one of the guards who was walking around this deck. "Sergeant Azamaan, make sure that snacks and good wine are brought to this table from Princess Amira's personal supplies!" And when the guardsman nodded in agreement and hurried to carry out the order, Livardis looked at my contented face. "You won't mind, will you, Princess Amira? Because I think I was able to guess your thought." Livardis said in the calm voice of a noble officer, and smiled slightly.

I just rolled my eyes, but after that I grinned and felt relaxed. "Of course, you guessed my thought Livardis." After that, I prettily batted my eyelashes, and looked in the direction of the sailors sitting at our table. "And so, what's your name? Oh, and please relax, after all, I don't bite!" I said, and turned my face towards the musicians, who had been watching me with interest all this time. "You can start playing this fun music. We'll play this game for a while..." I looked at the unicorn questioningly.

"It's called Bones, Princess Amira." The unicorn said in a calm voice, but did not hide his happy face. "To be honest, I feel like the happiest sailor! This is one of the best days in my life, because Princess Amira herself decided to be closer to simple ponies, and even sits at the same table with us, drinks Rum, and is now going to play Dice with us! By the way, my name is..."

Just at that moment, the music started playing.

The unicorn grinned and continued, while we were listening to music, and attentively wanted to listen to our sailors: "My name is Platinum Tail. I am the Boatswain in our team. And I, as well as all of us, am very pleased to meet you. It's not every day you sit at the same table with a Princess! I am sure that our Equestria Princesses would not allow themselves to be so attached to simple ponies. Although, I don't blame them. And I am not disappointed that I came to Saddle Arabia and signed a military contract. In the end, I even found two mares, which I love very much! Soon I should have foals... I just hope that our voyage will not last so long, and in a month or two, we will be home again... hmm... I never would have thought that now my favorite home would be Saddle Arabia, and not Equestria." Platinum Tail finished his revelation, and rolled his eyes a little dreamily.

All this time I was thoughtfully listening to the revelation of our Boatswain, and questions were spinning in my head. Of course, two other sailors (Pegasus) noticed this, and patiently waited for me to turn my attention to them, and let them also tell a little about themselves.

My brooding, and perhaps slightly intoxicated state, distracted Livardis. "Ahem... Princess?"

Just at that moment two guards came up and put a tray of treats on our table, and of course a jug of wine! But I probably won't drink anymore... maybe one more time! Otherwise, I'm the only mare on this ship! Damn it!

I swallowed a lump from the realization of these thoughts, shook my head, from which my mane flew in different directions, and I noticed how the tips of my mane slightly touched the face of our Boatswain. "Yes! Forgive me for this pause, in my reverie..." But I didn't have time to finish.

Platinum Tail rubbed his cheek with a hoof, and looked at me cheerfully. "Princess Amira... Your mane is just gorgeous, and it smells very nice." Said the Boatswain, and carefully looked at my reaction.

"Thank you, Platinum Tail, for your compliment. But let's continue our nice conversation while this great music creates a good mood. All of you, you can help yourself to wine and snacks, and be so kind as to pour me a glass of wine too." After these words, I pulled my mane away with my hoof so that it would not interfere with me, and thereby showing a seductive movement so that these stallions would not miss their chance to enjoy my beauty. "Platinum Tail. Please tell me why you chose to serve in the Navy, and in general moved from Equestria to Saddle Arabia? After all, I'm very interested to know. Just please, for God's sake, be honest with us. Because over the past couple of years, according to the reports of my minister, there are many visiting ponies from Equestria in our kingdom who want to serve in our navy, and also do some other work. You don't mind if we talk a little before the game, do you?" I said, and put my elbows on the table, and propped my chin with my hoofs. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed how my officer just grinned and started pouring wine.

But Livardis decided to be the first to express his opinion on this matter. "I'm also a little interested in it. Since, one mare from Equestria (pegasus) is currently in my little harem. And I will be honest with all of you, because we are having frank conversations right now. I am very happy with this mare. She loves me very much, just like I love her. She is caring, and does a good job of housework. She is the very first to meet me when I return from my service from the palace. But when we met her, she was looking for a job in one of the textile workshops to work as a supplier of raw materials from the market to the workshop. And as far as you are aware, Princess Amira, it is precisely this textile workshop that is the property of my father. That's how we met her. When I came to this workshop at the request of my father, I met this mare... We looked into each other's eyes for a long time until sparks appeared in our eyes. In general, you all know how it happens." Livardis stopped to examine us and our reaction.

But each of us really had curious faces, and one of the pegasus decided to offer to drink wine first, and of course give everyone the opportunity to speak out. I kept a curious expression on my face, drank my glass of wine, and this time it was easier and pleasant for me at the same time. Especially what I feel... these stallions are definitely good guys, and their company is pleasant to me. Otherwise, I don't have to sit in the cabin all day waiting for interesting events, do I? Correctly. I'd rather spend time with the crew, and thereby become part of this team. This is my little dream. And now it's coming true!

"Go on Livardis. I'm sure we're all interested in knowing more details. And then, I'm sure it would be fair to give our Boatswain an opportunity to speak out, and get acquainted, get revelations from you guys." When I said my last words, I winked coquettishly when I looked at the two pegasuses.

"You're right, Princess Amira. I am very happy to be in your company, but my shift on the Crow's Nest will be coming soon, right, Bosun?" One of the Pegasus asked when addressing the Platinum Tail.

"Yes, it will be in about four hours, so don't relax, and don't drink anymore!" The boatswain replied in a serious voice, and with the help of magic, took a glass of wine from this pegasus and drank it himself. This of course made us laugh a little, especially when we saw the angry face of pegasus and the pleased face of the Boatswain.

Livardis made a smiling face. "You sailors will always find something to do during the voyage, but now I want to finish." After these words, Livardis bowed his head and drank his glass of wine, after which he hurried to pour it again, but when he saw my surprised look, he winked at me. "I want to say that mares from Equestria are very in love with us, stallions from Saddle Arabia. On one of our nights, when our passion and love for each other rose to the heavens... I asked her: Why did you emigrate from Equestria? It can be good there too! Even better!"

I made an interested face, and my patience was already running out. "Come on Livardis! There's no point in pulling the tail."

Livardis just shook his head, and turned his gaze to pegasus. "She claims that she went to seek her fate in the east, because nothing keeps her at home anymore. Actually, she also dreamed of serving on a ship, but she has no experience, and she was not accepted into the naval school, because not everyone can get into it. When she heard about what was possible in Saddle Arabia, she would be able to fulfill her dream, she hurried to pack her things, and went on a merchant ship from Equestria to our capital. However, she was not lucky here either. Because there is a law that was regulated by our maritime minister, it says: only stallions can serve on warships. But she just dreamed of becoming a navy man, maybe even an officer, a navigator." Said Livardis, and looked intently at our Boatswain. "So that's the story. Now it's your turn to be a little frank in front of Princess Amira."

But when Livardis finished his revelation, I began to understand something. "Wait! Livardis, remind me when we get back that I would review this law and approve some amendments." I said, and then looked at my glass of wine.

Livardis raised his eyebrow and looked at me questioningly, trying to understand my thought. "Do you want to allow mares to serve on warships?"

I smiled seductively and nodded. "You don't mind that the mares could also serve on the ship, do you? Besides, I am sure that this way someone's dream will come true." After these words, I looked with cunning eyes at the sailors who patiently and attentively listened to our conversation. "In addition, I am sure that the stallions will not be bored while serving on the ship." I said, and playfully blinked my eyelashes, which made both pegasuses frankly embarrassed.

We had a little laugh, but when Livardis wiped his eyes, he couldn't hold back his smile when he saw my playful mood. But for some reason it seemed to me that he looked at me like a stupid mare!

"Princess Amira! You understand that our maritime minister issued this decree for a reason. What will the service on a Warship turn into if there are at least a couple of dozen mares in the crew of sailors?!" Livardis said in a reproachful voice, and stared intently at my impenetrable face, as I was already beginning to understand some stupidity in my words.

Platinum Tail crossed his hooves on his chest, and decided to stand up for me. "Heh... Officer Livardis, what's wrong with having at least a couple dozen mares on a warship? After all, they can serve as ship's doctors and carry out special assignments. They can keep an eye on the provisions. And if you think that I, the boatswain, will relax chasing after every mare on this ship, just because this mare will wave her tail! I still remember that I have responsibilities. Although I won't lie, I don't mind losing the steam that has accumulated due to the tension in our difficult naval service. Especially if the mare gives hints." Platinum Tail said in a serious voice, and then looked at me with a smile.

Of course, I was pleased with such attention. So I smiled too, and decided to close this topic. Otherwise, this whole conversation is greatly delayed. Although it's already noon, but I want to have fun somehow, and show all the stallions on this ship my talents.

I also looked reproachfully at my officer, and when he saw my look, he felt ashamed, and he tried to smile, but his ears pressed to the back of his head. "You see, Livardis!? I have support! Besides, I'm sure you'd be happy if your mare went on this voyage! And I suggest that we close this topic for now." Without waiting for comments from my officer, I carefully looked at our Boatswain. "And so... what brought you to Saddle Arabia?"

So we spent a little time for this conversation and acquaintance. We drank wine and ate snacks, smoothly approaching the interesting part. Yes! When these sailors were able to explain to me the rules of the Dice game, I rubbed my hooves in anticipation of fun. But when the Platinum Tail looked at me questioningly, he hurried to remind me that there are bets in this game. To begin with, each of us must put 50 gold coins on this table.

But when I was sitting on this wooden barrel, for a long time... to put it mildly, I experienced a lot of discomfort, although I tried not to show it. And you can probably guess why this is so? That's right! My royal ass has been in comfort for too long, and this ring on my love bud does not add to my good feelings! A couple of times I wiggled my ass on this barrel, and made a grimace on my face. Of course, this did not escape the attention of the stallions, however, only Livardis knew my truth.

That's when I realized that I look not only cute, but also stupid!

During the hasty gathering at the palace, I forgot to put the money in my bag! When the three sailors put their bets on the table, Livardis saw my confusion and, it seems, began to understand something, so he hurried to show his concern and give my ass a little rest from this unpleasant barrel. "Princess Amira, let me remind you that by your personal order, your cabin was equipped with everything necessary in case of such a trip. Have you looked at what's in your chests yet? There's even a chest with your weapons and armor. Come on, I'll take you to your admiral's cabin, and I'll show you everything." After these soothing words, Livardis looked at the sailors. "You don't mind if the princess and I go away for a while, do you? In the meantime, you can play without us." Livardis was a tactful and understanding stallion, as always, being my officer of the Royal Guard, he treats me as if I were his younger sister (which of course is stupid considering my age, heh). I definitely have to thank him for this concern.

The three stallions exchanged glances and smiled sweetly. "Of course. It's just a game." Platinum Tail replied.

I smiled sweetly, looking at the three stallions, who answered me with the same smile. "Yes! Excuse us, boys, but I really need to leave for ten minutes. BUT... I will definitely come back!" I narrowed my eyes and moved my face closer, so as not to take my charming eyes off the Platinum Tail, from which he swallowed a lump that rolled up to his throat and looked at me as if fascinated. "And I promise that I will try to lose you as much of my money as possible, because of which I will have to pay off my debt in a more interesting way." I said in a quiet, seductive voice, and touched our Boatswain's chin with my hoof, from which he noticeably began to tremble.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed how all the stallions who served on our ship began to be embarrassed. Only Livardis remained calm, and shook his head slightly. He knows perfectly well that I am the founder of many schools that teach a lesson on seducing stallions. It's not the first time he's seen my talent.

I winked at these stallions, but it seems they began to understand that I was always playing with them. Although it may seem like a hot game. After that, Livardis and I finally walked along this deck to my cabin. When we passed by the sailors and my guards, they all just smiled and were sincerely happy, as they were looking forward to an interesting adventure in the company of an oriental beauty.

They bowed respectfully to me, but I noticed more than once how these stallions, even during such a bow, try to observe my graceful gait, and how my mane flutters from the slightest wind. My luxurious saddle slightly opens my sides, and the tail does not stay away from harmoniously combining my beauty and passion in the oriental spirit. Yes, sometimes my tail starts to sway slightly along with my hips. You can only imagine the reaction of every stallion who stayed behind me and continued his observation of my ass. I just hope I don't overdo it with my games and talents.

Livardis, who was walking to my right, looked at me with a slightly raised eyebrow. "Princess Amira. I hope you realize that you are on a ship among two hundred stallions? I ask this in case I would not like to sleep near your cabin every time to guard your sleep. Because even the Guards have their own level of patience. I don't want to raise my saber against the ponies I serve with!" Livardis said in a worried voice, making sure that no one was listening to us, and opened the cabin door for me.

"We'll talk in my cabin." I answered, in the same quiet voice.

But I hurried into this cabin, and beckoned with the hoof of Livardis, so that we could talk more freely and without prying ears. Livardis nodded, and closing the door behind him, walked with me to the center of this cabin, where there was a table.

I breathed a sigh of relief, but I was still pondering my officer's words. Livardis stood in front of me, but waited patiently... after that, he could not stand my silence, and sadly bowed his head.

"Forgive me, Princess Amira. I don't dare to tell you what you should do..." Livardis spoke, not daring to look into my eyes.

But I didn't let him finish, lifted his chin with my hoof, and smiled gratefully. "You don't have to apologize. There is some truth in your words... but you have to understand me." I whispered, and stroked Livardis's cheek, making him smile slightly, and gently look into my eyes.

Livardis stroked my hoof, in the same affectionate manner, but it was clear how stoically he endured such an ordeal. Intimacy, though light, but affectionate, from the princess herself. "Amira..." Livardis whispered and swallowed the lump that rolled up to his throat, but I felt his breathing begin to quicken. "I swear to you, Amira! I'm one of the few, who really understands you. But I am certainly one of all the ponies of Saddle Arabia who loves and respects you! I remember that your heart has been suffering throughout your life, waiting for one soul to whom you have given your eternal love and devotion. But even though you are a blessed Princess, you also want to be a simple mare. You're hungry for attention from a stallion... but you understand that it can't go far." Livardis whispered, and without taking his eyes off me, he came a little closer to me.

My breathing also quickened, and I could feel Livardis' breath on my face. Passion began to appear in my eyes, and a lot of grace. "Yes, Livardis, you understand everything correctly. I've been abstaining from making love for seven centuries. But you don't have to worry about me. I'm really just a mare, and I want to be myself, the way I am. And you know me very well, sometimes I am a mischievous, playful mare, remaining forever young and energetic. I can tease the stallions as much as I want, but they won't dare touch my body. Firstly, they will not succeed, and secondly, I simply will not allow it to be done. I won't let anyone hurt me! For seven centuries, I've devoted myself to learning many skills, and it's not just the ability to give a stallion pleasure (even if he just looks at me). So, you don't have to worry about me being raped." I said in a soothing voice, although I feel that our conversation is not over yet, so we continued to look into each other's eyes, and experience a gradual attraction.

Livardis, calmly listened to me, and again tried to gather his courage, and take all his willpower. However, I mentally grinned, looking at the attempts of this stallion to conduct an internal struggle.

Finally, Livardis gave up, and looked away and took a deep breath several times, and I just looked at his face with a smile. "You understand, finally! I know your capabilities in battle very well. You know that I, and other future guards, trained with you." After these words, Livardis smiled and looked dreamily at the ceiling, remembering his past. "And I was only fifteen years old then. But even then, I was one of the many stallions who was amazed by your beauty, your grace. And of course your skills to fight the enemy using your hooves, or a pair of sabers! And I am proud to be one of those guards who have learned to use both hooves and two sabers in battle! Although, to do this, you have to squat down, or roll over to the other side, so that you can position..."

Of course, I listened attentively to my officer, but these are not memories that are needed now, so I decided to interrupt Livardis, and put my hoof on his neck. "Heh... It looks like you got a little carried away by these memories..." But I didn't have time to finish, as Livardis quickly looked into my eyes, and a fleeting happiness appeared on his face. But he surprised me a little with this behavior, because usually they let me finish, and they don't interrupt my speech.

"I'm sorry, Amira. For my behavior. But I want you to know the truth! Although, I'm sure you already know about it." Livardis said, but it was noticeable how nervous he was, but imploringly asks for my forgiveness and attention to his words, to his revelation, which he wants to express while he has the opportunity.

And I really wanted to give my officer this opportunity. "You know, Livardis, I don't mind your revelation, especially if it helps to ease your soul." I said in a low voice, and made an understanding face.

Livardis sighed again, but lowered his eyes to examine my neck, however, he understood me, and this gave him determination. "When I was still a young foal, and was studying at school, I heard this sad story from our teacher. This is exactly the same story about you, Princess Amira. Then these rumors did not stop spreading among the ponies. Because many ponies have wondered: why does their beloved, blessed princess, still not have a love relationship? All the ponies knew about your incomparable beauty, and perhaps every noble tried to get your hoof and heart. But you refused everyone. But after a long time, you finally decided to end these attempts, and named your true reason! Then many ponies were saddened, and only looked at you with sympathy. It was then that I decided that I should join the Royal Guard in order to be closer to you, Amira. Years passed, and so I went through training and many trainings, including under your guidance, so I first became a junior officer... And when I turned thirty, I became your senior officer, and the commander of your personal guard. All this time, I haven't stopped admiring you... And I'm sad that I will never be able to know your love in all senses of this word and action. But I love you devotedly, even if you don't love me as much as the one to whom you gave your heart, and I am ready to protect you, even at the cost of my life..." Livardis said in a low voice, but he never looked into my eyes, although I noticed how his hooves were trembling slightly.

I listened to these revelations with a sinking heart, but in seven centuries of my life, this situation is not the first time. I've lost count of how many stallions succumbed to my charm and confessed their feelings. And I've always understood these stallions. However, I always have heartfelt feelings, and listen with understanding to every stallion who is ready to make his confession. But at the same time, every stallion will remain with the fact that his heart will be sad. And this is what can be called a test of fate for each of us. This is something that will have to come to terms with, but I decisively made my choice.

"Livardis..." I whispered with a hoarseness in my voice, and it seems that moisture appeared in my eyes. But I have to endure this ordeal stoically. However, I am not a heartless mare, and I decided to comfort, and at the same time thank my officer.

I slowly wrapped my hooves around Livardis' neck, and when he looked at me questioningly, I lightly kissed him on the lips. "And this is my gratitude for your care and faithful service, and my consolation for you. But please, Livardis... don't be sad because of me! Besides, three mares are waiting for you at home, and they love you." I said in a low voice, and smiling, playfully touched my hoof to Livardes' nose.

Livardis shook his head slightly, but still looked at me in fascination, however, gratitude appeared on his face. "Thank you, Princess..."

I rolled my eyes, but smiled good-naturedly, and shook my head slightly. "Well, well, just three minutes ago, you called my name without accompanying the title, and I didn't mind it. Especially if we are in a private setting. Therefore, you can call me by my first name. Besides, for all this time, how long have we known each other... we became almost close friends." After these words, I did not wait for an answer, and turned around and headed for my chests. "Let's do exactly what we came here for, otherwise I'm sure this day is still going on, and I promised some fun for the sailors." I squatted down in front of one of the chests, and looked at Livardis, who again assumed the stance of a noble and patient officer, and calmly stood waiting for my actions. However, I noticed how he was trying to turn his face away and look at the seascape that opens outside the window, so as not to accidentally start staring at my ass.

"Well, I have to cheer up the sailors, and lift their spirits? No one can say for sure what will be waiting for us tonight or tomorrow afternoon. Maybe we'll run into danger, and that's when I'll play my part!" I said in a cheerful voice, trying to get my officer's attention again.

Livardis looked at me again. "Yes, Amira. You are doing everything right, and I support you in this." Livardis decided to be brief in his answer, but now he did not take his eyes off me.

Mentally, I grinned, and turned to the chest, opened its lid. Inside the chest was a large variety of my personal clothes and accessories, and other jewelry, including those intended for the performance of my famous dance. But not only that! Heh... I lifted with my hoof erotic (translucent, patterned panties and fasteners to translucent socks, which were made to order, at my personal request), and then showed these erotic clothes to Livardis to get his opinion.

Livardis made a wide smile, and began to slowly approach me, with his mouth slightly open. "This... I swear, I would like to see you in this erotic outfit for once!" Livardis said in a frank voice, and coming closer to me, quite friendly, sat down next to me to also take part in the study of the contents of this chest.

I was holding these panties and socks with my hoof, slowly shifting my gaze from these clothes to Livardis. Slowly, a sly smile and a passionate look appeared on my face. "Really? Hah! Well, maybe tonight, I'll show you my erotic image in these clothes..." I said in a playful voice, seductively waving these panties in front of my officer's nose, but after that, I made a serious face, carefully examining the reaction of Livardis, who began to roll his eyes dreamily. "If you promise me that you will restrain yourself, and under the influence of passion, you will not touch me. And of course, it will have to remain a secret between us." I said, and put these clothes back in the chest, closed it.

Livardis looked at me again, with such a look, as if he had a lot of questions, but before that, he gave his answer. "Of course, Amira. I give you this promise. And I will be one of the happiest stallions who could enjoy your beauty, and even in erotic clothes... but... Amira, can I ask you a question to amuse my curiosity, provided that it is very personal for you? After all, as your officer and friend, I would like to calm my heart if I get some answers." Livardis said, and watched me approach the next chest.

Before opening the next chest, I raised an eyebrow and looked questioningly at Livardis. But at that moment I began my reflections. "Yes, we are friends. But my personal revelation will depend on your question. Not everything can be pulled out of your soul, even if a friend stands in front of you and asks you to amuse his curiosity. And I think you understand me?" I asked, and looked carefully at Livardis, although I'm already beginning to guess what my officer wants to ask me.

Livardis nodded slightly. "Yes, I understand you perfectly. There, on the deck, I noticed that you were not comfortable sitting on something hard. And I can guess why this is so. Therefore, I am sure that we should bring a saddle cushion with us, so that you can sit more gently." Livardis said in a caring, friendly voice, but after that he looked away a little shyly. "Perhaps my request will seem impertinent to you. But can I take a closer look at this very ring, which is the cause of your discomfort, and perhaps even a legendary case in the entire history of this planet! And I think you understand me?" Livardis asked, and looked into my eyes with full determination on his face.

His request did not catch me off guard. Because it always repeats. If I get closer to a stallion or a mare in a more friendly way, they always wanted to see my ring, which, by the way, is on the intimate part of the body! I can even guess what Livardis will ask me when I grant his request.

But in order not to offend this stallion, I decided to play along with him. In the end, it's entirely my responsibility. "Yes, I can satisfy your curious desire." I said and got up on my hooves, and without taking my eyes off Livardis, slowly and teasingly turned so that Livardis would look at my ass, but I made a serious face, and slightly furrowed my eyebrows. "But don't even think about touching this ring! Otherwise, I don't want to watch you lying on the floor and twitching in convulsions, foaming at the mouth! Take my word for it, this ring is enchanted in such a way that if someone tries to touch my love bud and tries to remove this ring, he or she will be fired with a shock spell, like an electric current, although not fatal. However... it won't do any harm if someone touches it with their tongue. But I'm sure that's not why we came here!" I said in a warning tone of voice, and when I saw a slight grimace on my officer's face, I grinned slightly. "Now, relax, and enjoy watching." And after these words, I slowly and teasingly waved my tail, and then put it aside, continuing to observe the reaction of Livardis.

Livardis swallowed the lump that rolled down his throat, and I saw in him the same reaction as the other ponies to whom I showed my revelation. He shyly pressed his ears to the back of his head, and slowly shifted his gaze from my pussy, and looked into my eyes. His eyes trembled with regret and sympathy. Although he is a stallion, an officer, he also could not contain his sadness.

"I'm sorry, Amira. I'm very sorry for you. But I also highly respect you and am proud of you. Because I am sure that you are the only mare on this planet who has lived in abstinence for so many years, because of this ring! But to this day, you keep your devotion and love for one soul!" After these words, Livardis could not stand it, and wiping a tear from his cheek, walked around me.

I squatted down again and looked questioningly at my officer... but he only did what he had to do. He squatted down and hugged me tightly around the neck to press my head to his chest. Of course, I succumbed to his emotions, and also hugged him by the shoulders, but his words made my heart warm up and beat faster in my chest.

"Amira..." He began to soothingly stroke my shoulders with his hoof. "I really hope that when we reach Canterlot, you will finally meet the one you have been waiting for for seven hundred years. And I also hope that this stallion... although he is not a stallion, he turned out to be the one who will free you from this heavy burden!" Said Livardis in a resolute voice, but after that he freed me from the embrace of his strong hooves, and looked into my eyes with a friendly smile. "But you're right. That's not why we came here. And now, you can see what's in the second chest!" Livardis said with enthusiasm in his voice, and pointed with his hoof towards the three chests.

I smiled again, and felt a good mood, as I felt the sincerity of my friend's words. "Of course. Otherwise, I feel like we're a little late." After these words, I quickly looked out the window. Outside the window there was a clear sky, and the sound of the sea and a light wind, all the time reminded us that now we are on a ship, and not in a palace.

When I opened the second chest, I immediately looked at Livardis with enthusiasm. "Promise you'll help me put on all these things tonight. I very rarely wear my set of armor and this weapon. But I am sure that if there is any danger, I will be fully prepared for it!" I said in a determined voice.

Author's notes: the image of weapons and armor should show, only approximately, what I meant by the idea of the plot.

The chest contained special armor that would be comfortable to wear for the mare. These are light, plate armor, which are worn on the sides and neck, and the hooves are protected by special plate reinforcements, which are also useful in combat. Of course, if you really need to hit someone hard in the face! For the head, a helmet made of bronze, with chain mail cheek guards, is intended. And all this is decorated with purple inserts, and the royal coat of arms.

Also there were two light crossbows, which are designed to be attached to the front hooves. Yes! Yes! I remember how I returned to the same seller, and offered him, for good money, to develop for me personally, the design of such a crossbow that will bring more convenience when worn on hooves. Later, the merchant agreed, and made two crossbows for me (for more refined mare's hooves). But then I had to abandon the multi-loading of such weapons, however, the Bolt (arrow) mount has become more reliable, and it will not be difficult to reload such a crossbow.

And of course, there were two of my gilded sabers, made of a reliable alloy of metals. In a beautiful, patterned sheath. Specifically, according to my personal idea, the gunsmith designed a special belt for me. The scabbards of both blades were positioned in such a way that I could quickly draw my blades with two hooves at once. One blade was attached to the saddle of the armor on the right side, and the second blade was on my back, and the hilt of this saber stuck out from behind my left shoulder pad. Thus, when I took out both my blades, it was like dancing, but my hooves at that moment played a defensive and attacking role at the same time. Although I have to admit that I can only use both blades if I squat down. But any movement depends on my acrobatic skills. I can roll on my side and somersault, while holding both blades using hoof kinesis.

I would really like not to use this weapon. But if necessary, I will show my talents to this world. I will surprise any opponent with my dance with two sabers! Throughout my life, I have had excellent teachers in martial arts. And in the skills of seduction, I myself was a master and teacher. Maybe I could become a good spy, and an assassin.

I shifted my gaze from the contents of this arsenal chest to my officer, but he just nodded and smiled. But after that, he decided to interrupt my reverie and help me.

Livardis closed this chest without taking his eyes off me. "Amira, I think what you're looking for is in the next chest." Livardis said in a calm voice, and thereby brought me out of deep thought and memories.

I shook my head slightly, so my mane flew slightly in different directions, and gently tickled Livardis' face. And of course, my next seductive gesture makes this stallion feel good. I like to tickle stallions with my mane.

"Heh! Yes, I think the money is in the next chest." I said in a playful voice, and went to the third chest, opened it.

My ears began to twitch nervously, and my eyes widened from the various feelings and emotions that flooded my consciousness. I bit my lip, and I had a feeling of confusion! When Livardis noticed my confusion, he made a serious face, and went to this chest and sat down next to me. Now, we were both mesmerizingly looking at the contents of this chest.

I cleared my throat and decided to ask a serious question to my officer: "Livardis, do you see the same thing as me? Or am I hallucinating?" I asked Livardis, and pulled out of this chest, the only small bag with gold coins.

I poured these coins into the bottom of the chest, and there weren't that many of them. According to my approximate calculations, there were only a couple hundred gold coins. I looked questioningly at my officer, and I urgently needed to get at least some answers!

Livardis cleared his throat, and scooped all these coins back into the bag with his hoof. "Yes, Amira. I see the same thing as you! In this chest, there is exactly the amount of gold that you ordered to put, according to your wishes. Let me remind you, Amira. According to your decree, exactly ten percent of the gold from your personal treasury was put into this chest. Although, I quite understand your confusion." Livardis said in a soothing voice.

I assumed a thoughtful look, and put a hoof to my chin, continuing to look at this little bag of coins. "Sorry, Livardis. But for all this palace routine, and other matters of politics for the benefit of our ponies, I could have missed something. Am I, Princess who has so little money?" I said, and lifted that little bag of money again. But after that, my lower lip trembled, and in the depths of my soul there was a feeling of shame, and a lot of questions. Two drops of tears flowed out of my eyes and wet my cheeks. "What kind of Princess am I after that?" I said in a trembling, saddened voice.

When Livardis saw my state of mind, he reacted quickly and acted like a loving friend. He hugged me tightly by the shoulders, and began to lick the tears from my cheeks. But I didn't resist, but succumbed to these feelings, and hugged him back.

Livardis looked into my eyes again, and our lips were in intimate proximity. "You are the best Princess I know! And I can explain to you why your financial condition is so deplorable. But I think I'm going to tell you something that you already know perfectly well. For all your blessed life, you valued and loved your subjects much higher than the desire for material wealth! You, as a Princess, have the right to receive one percent of all the income of our country. And this is a huge amount of money..." Livardis spoke in a quiet, loving voice and stroked my shoulders with his hooves in a friendly way, while my chin rested on his shoulder.

I continued to listen to my friend, and of course a smile began to appear on my face, but I remained silent giving him the opportunity to finish. Livardis felt it, and continued to calm me down, giving answers to my questions. "BUT! You've always wanted to help poor ponies, and you've done a lot of charity work. You helped develop a business with novice merchants, and of course you sponsor your schools, you know perfectly well which schools we are talking about. And all this, you do precisely at the expense of your own treasury. And of course your love for exquisite jewelry for your exotic outfits and saddles. However, I won't stop reminding you! Your ponies love and respect you very much, and not only for your beauty and many talents, but also for your selfless generosity! I still remember how you threw some worn clothes on yourself, and put your mane in a braid, put on a hood, and at midnight went to the city. Of course I've been following you, because I'm still your guard officer! And that's you went to a poor neighborhood, to one of the houses, where a family of poor peasants lived, and after knocking on the door, you left a bag of gold coins on the porch of this house. After that, you ran away and hid in dark alleys. You know the rest yourself. You helped the poor ponies, and yet you didn't seek glory from your act." Livardis said in a low voice, but after that he slightly pulled away from me to look into my eyes with love again.

I was able to smile, but my eyes were shaking. "You know so much about me..." After these words, I closed my eyes, and in a friendly way, lightly kissed Livardis on the lips. Of course, he liked my change of mood for the better.

Livardis accepted this kiss from me, but after that, he pulled out a pouch from his belt, on his guard armor. "You don't have much money, but you have friends who love you, and one of them is in front of you. Therefore, you can count on my help! And now, stop worrying, become a cheerful Princess again, and let's go play Dice with a few sailors! And you don't have to worry about any financial expenses. After all, as an officer of the Royal Guard, I get a good salary, and I have a personal business. But you already know that perfectly well!" Livardis said in a cheerful voice, and threw a bag of money with his hoof, from which a familiar ringing of gold coins was heard in it.

But I went back to my trunk, with a determined face, although I was already in a cheerful mood. "No, Livardis! I really appreciate your desire to help me in my financial situation, but..." I took out this bag of gold, fastened it to the belt of my saddle cape, and closing the chest, turned around to look at Livardis. "But, I want to keep my promise! Of course, if it is possible. I want to lose all my money to these sailors! However, I will not refuse your help a little later, and if the need arises. Now let's go on deck." I said in a calm but affirmative voice.

Livardis chuckled slightly, and again putting away money bag, hanging it on his belt, looked at me with a serious face. "I never would have thought that even your stubbornness would look erotic." Livardis said, watching as I already went to the door to open it.

I just grinned and rolled my eyes. "Yes! Enjoy the company of an exotic princess." I said, and playfully narrowed my eyes, looking at Livardis, who took one of the saddle cushions, also came to this door, and opened it for me.

Life on the ship, as always, went on as usual. A dozen pegasi rose into the air, and began to create an artificial wind that would give more speed to our ship. Captain Starmore and his assistant Simhaashi were on the bow of the ship, and looked at the sea horizon through telescopes. The sailors were performing their duties, but when the Boatswain Platinum Tail noticed me and Livardis, he slowly approached the same table. But there were no pegasi at this table, I noticed how they were sent to their service. However, I feel that we will still have a chance to have some fun at the game.

Livardis put a saddle pillow in front of this table, and I, keeping a good mood, thanked my officer for this care, and sat down on this pillow. Platinum Tail also sat on a barrel in front of this table, and before we start our game, he offered to pour wine into glasses.

When I agreed to this offer, I had a few questions. "Platinum Tail, what's going on now?"

Boatswain cleared his throat, and after drinking a glass of wine, decided to give an explanation. "Captain Starmore ordered to use pegasi to strengthen the wind, as clusters of storm clouds were seen in the north, which are moving in our direction. So it might rain at night. Therefore, I was a little busy giving commands and assigning sailors to perform duties. However, now I'm free, and I'm ready to keep you company for this game, Princess Amira." Platinum Tail said, and rubbed his hooves with a sly smile.

I exchanged glances with Lavardis, and nodded to him. "Yes. We can start, and there will be only three of us! Unless, of course, Captain Starmore wants to join." I said when I saw Starmore and his mate spot me on deck. I waved my hoof, in a graceful manner, in greeting and smiled.

Platinum Tail squinted and looked at the Starmore, who was already walking in our direction, and Simhaashi stayed to keep an eye on the horizon. "Heh... I don't think our captain will be interested in this activity. It'll be fun though." Platinum Tail answered, and stood on his hooves to salute the captain of the ship.

Starmore bowed slightly and smiled affably without taking his eyes off me. "Good day to you, Princess Amira! How is your mood? How did you sleep the first night of this trip?" Starmore asked his caring questions.

"Thank you, Starmore. Everything is wonderful, and I am ready to spend this day in the company of sailors and officers! But at the moment, I was attracted by one of the traditional games among sailors. And I was curious, so I'm going to take part, and the Boatswain Platinum Tail volunteered to spend some time in our company and entertain us. Maybe you can take a little time to keep us company as well? After all, the sea is calm now, and this day continues." I said, and looked expectantly at Starmore.

Starmore chuckled slightly, and moved the nearest barrel to sit with us at this table. "Heh... Well, I never would have thought that the Princess would gamble with sailors. However, I dare not deny you such a pleasure, and I will join your company. The sea is calm now, and we have already sailed far enough from Saddle Arabia. However, as the pegasi from our team say, rain is expected at night. Look at the sky for yourself." Starmore said in a calm, hoarse voice, and pointed his hoof at the sky.

And indeed, the sun gradually disappeared behind the clouds, and the weather became overcast. However, this will not stop me from my plans.

"Well, shall we start then?" Livardis said and laid out his 50 gold coins as a bet.

I did the same, but decided to give my answer for our captain. "Yes, Starmore, sometimes unexpected turns happen in our lives. After all, I don't want to sit in my cabin all day, reading books, waiting to arrive at the port of Baltimore." I put my hooves on the table, and my eyes playfully looked at Starmore. "I want to be closer to the team! And it is even possible to take part in something, twist the steering wheel, maybe even shoot a cannon! It should be so much fun!" I said with full enthusiasm, and biting my lower lip, rubbed my hooves in anticipation of a fun trip.

The stallions made their bets, and after my words they exchanged glances with each other, but it was Starmore who decided to express his opinion. "Oh, these mares, with their natural curiosity!" Starmore grumbled in jest, and that made everyone laugh except me.

I made an impenetrable face, and examined my companions. "Yes... yes... I heard everything. But let me remind you three of one important fact!" I got up from the saddle cushion, leaning on the edge of the table with my hooves, and measured all the stallions with a serious look of the Princess, so that they would not forget about it. "You all know my age perfectly well! And it's even hard for you to imagine what it is! I have enough experience to show many talents, including seamanship! Because it was I who made a lot of efforts to develop marine technology and shipbuilding. And of course I had to test the new capabilities of our ships and new weapons myself. Be one hundred percent sure, if necessary, I will be able to take the helm and control the ship, and even load the gun, although some of the cores are really heavy for me, and of course I will be able to calculate the aiming of the gun at the target! But now, please calm down and let's start our game. Forgive me if my words seemed too harsh, I just don't want you to see me as a simple mare who has only one idleness and a carefree life on her mind." I said putting my emotions into these words, and was able to produce the proper effect on these stallions. However, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed how many sailors and officers who were on this deck were looking at us.

Apparently, my speech was too emotional and loud, because I noticed how all the sailors surrounded us and looked at me with respect.

"GLORY TO PRINCESS AMIRA!" All the stallions shouted in chorus.

Starmore also stood up and bowed to me expressing his respect. "Forgive me, Princess Amira. I dare not doubt your experience, and your confidence! All of us who are on this ship will follow you to the ends of the earth, and if necessary, even into the mouth of Kraken!" Starmore said in a slightly trembling voice, but at the same time looked resolutely into my eyes.

I smiled again and looked lovingly at all the stallions who were patiently waiting for some kind of reaction from me to these words of Captain Starmore. "Thank you all for believing in me and respecting me!" I said in a gentle voice, while my face shone with happiness, my soul radiated love, and my mane fluttered in the wind. But a few seconds passed, and I looked majestically at all the sailors and officers. "But now I ask you all not to be distracted from your service, so go ahead, to your places!" I said the last words in a commanding voice to once again demonstrate my determination and leadership to everyone.

Starmore looked at all the sailors just as seriously. "YOU all heard THE ORDER!" Starmore commanded, but the sailors and officers were already in a hurry to execute this order.

The boatswain Platinum Tail grinned at the captain. "It looks like it's going to be a really fun voyage, right Captain?"

But as soon as Starmore wanted to give his answer to this comment, he saw my look, and calmed down again. And that's when we were sitting at this table again, and our Boatswain started throwing dice, doing it for me, since these stallions provided the first move to me.

My cubes fell out: 5. 4. 4. 3. 1.

I looked thoughtfully at my cubes while the three stallions patiently waited for my decision. "Hmm... So I have a "Pair of Fours". Well, then I'll keep 4. 4. and 3. The rest can be moved." I said in a calm voice.

But Platinum Tail, scratched his head and made an apologetic face. "Uhm... Princess Amira. One cube is worth 10 gold coins."

"Oh... of course." I said, and put 20 gold coins on this table.

Do you remember how much money I had with me? That's right, only 200 gold coins. I put 50 gold coins as a bet on this of the game, and now another 20 to roll two dice. How many coins do I have left?

The boatswain, started shaking the cubes mug, and then threw two cubes on our table.

Cubes with values fell out: 2. and 1.

"Damn it!" I swore, completely forgetting about manners. "Worse, I'll stay with my Pair of Fours!"

All the stallions sighed and smiled. "Princess, you can try to flip these two dice again. After all, you are new to this game, and you can try again." Livardis said in a friendly voice, and the other two stallions nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, why not? After all, it's simply a game." Starmore said, but after that he made a grimace on his face. "Although I wouldn't want to lose my monthly salary playing with Equestria sailors." Grumbled the captain.

"Okay, Princess, your turn again!" Said Platinum Tail, and threw away my cubes.

This time the values dropped out: 4. 4.

I slammed my hoof on the table in anticipation, and scared the boatswain. "Hurrah! I have four fours! So bite my tail, guys!" I said in a cheerful, playful voice, and stuck my tongue out at everyone.

About one hour has passed.

Starmore, with a jokingly wrinkled face, plopped his bag of gold coins on the table, and stood on his hooves. "Damn on my head! I won't play with you anymore!" After these words, Starmore looked at me, and smiled, winked playfully. "Beginners are lucky!"

Livardis crossed his hooves on his chest, calmly watched me shovel all these coins into a special bag. Platinum Tail, sadly put his chin on the table, and turned his gaze to the jug with the remnants of wine, and licked his lips.

Yes, it really happened! I was able to win another 1,790 gold coins, and it looks like I've bankrupted my companions a bit. Therefore, I decided to attract the attention of these stallions and comfort them. After all, I am Princess Amira, but not a ruthless gambler.

I took out three hundred gold coins from my bag and put them on the table. "I ask you to take a hundred coins each, as my consolation gift. But I can guarantee you that all the money I won will go to charity. After all, there are still those in this world who need financial help."And when these stallions looked at me with understanding, I continued. "And to you, Captain Starmore, I instruct you to organize the invitation of all sailors and officers, tonight, to this deck. I need musicians, and I'm going to cheer everyone up with my dance."

Livardis and Starmore smiled broadly and rubbed their hooves in anticipation of a fun evening on this ship, but Platinum Tail slightly tilted his head to the side, continuing to look at me questioningly.

"Of course, I have already managed to see the famous oriental dances of mares while I live in Saddle Arabia... And I swear, it really looks impressive, to say the least. But to see the dance, Princess Amira herself... This is probably too much happiness for me, I definitely don't deserve such a blessing! But I also wanted to give my 100 gold coins to a good cause. I believe in you, Princess Amira! And I really appreciate your generosity." Platinum Tail uttered his words, and at the same time looked fascinatingly into my passionate eyes.

Livardis and Starmore grinned, but it was Starmore who decided to calm the impressed state of our Boatswain. He patted him on the shoulder. "Yes, Platinum Tail, I completely agree with you here. Therefore, you should be grateful to Princess Amira for her love for her subjects. And although you are still considered Equestrian citizen, you will also be able to feel amazing while serving on the ship of Saddle Arabia.

After we talked a little more, and Captain Starmore was convinced of the correctness of our course during the voyage, he invited us to his cabin, along with other officers and his assistants.

Time passed, the long-awaited evening was approaching, and torches and lanterns with crystals gradually began to be lit on the ship. I asked Livardis to keep me company during dinner this time, which of course he did not refuse. And it was right. We sat at the table and discussed many topics, including the very news from the newspaper.

Livardis could not hide his friendly concern, which of course warmed my soul. "What if he can't recognize you? After all, it is so unusual and mysterious that it is still difficult to accept and understand. Could the soul of your beloved stallion move to another world, and be reborn in another body, and even after so much time? I wouldn't want to see you disappointed, Amira." Livardis said, and stretched out his hoof to touch my hoof, and lightly stroked it, demonstrating his devoted friendship.

I calmly watched our hooves touching, but Livardis asked the expected question, and it made me think. Getting up from the table, I went to the window to look at the sea horizon. And again, the very events that happened to me seven hundred years ago surfaced in my memory.

I feel that Livardis is still patiently waiting for my answer. "I have no doubt that it is him. But why this is so, I will explain a little later. Just believe in my feelings." I took a deep breath through my nostrils, still feeling the salty sea air, and tried to set myself up for the best. Turning around, I looked at my officer again, with a slightly mischievous look, and this of course confused Livardis. "Will you help me put on all the necessary accessories for my performance?"

Livardis shook his head slightly, apparently in order to drive away vicious fantasies from himself, and looked at me with understanding. "Oooh. Yes, of course. Simply... I still don't understand why you didn't bring some maids from the palace with you? You could take Sofia with you, and you would always have a pleasant company in which the mares can usually discuss something personal." Livardis said as we approached the chest with my clothes.

I shook my head, but I had a naughty idea again! "Actually, I didn't want to burden my maids. I want to take a break from their company, and be an independent princess during this journey... I can still put on all these jewelry myself. But I'm sure it would be nice for you to help me." I said in a mischievous voice and pulled out of the trunk my translucent socks, clasps and buckles, as well as numerous ornaments for my head, but on my back I will have everything the same, a purple Arabian saddle with gold patterns.

Livardis watched as I pressed all these clothes with my hooves, and slightly opened his mouth in surprise. "Amira?"

I lowered my eyelids and looked seductively at my friend. "What?"

Livardis' eye twitched nervously, and after clearing his throat, he finally decided to ask a very important question: "Do you realize that you did not take exactly the clothes that are intended for the performance? Do you want to do a striptease?"

I played with my eyebrows, and sparks of mischief and passion flashed in my eyes again. "No, I'm not going to do a striptease, but I feel that these clothes are the most suitable for performing with my famous dance, in front of a couple hundred stallions! Besides, I promised you that you would see me in this exotic outfit. So I decided that with one passionate shot, I would achieve two goals at the same time! Now don't stand there like an idiot and help your Princess!" I said in a cheerful voice, and unceremoniously pressed all my clothes to Livardis' chest. You should have seen my officer's eyes at that moment! I swear it's going to be a fun evening!

Livardis shifted his gaze from this garment, which he was holding with his hoof, and looked at me with a serious face. "Amira! Do you want me to have a heart attack before I retire? Two hundred stallions who will see you in this outfit will most likely not look at your dance, but that's exactly what..."

"Livardis, shut up. I'm already used to it. Every day, every hour, there is at least one stallion who imagines me in sexual fantasies! I live, and I put up with it every day! In the end, I want to show these stallions that this day is still beautiful."I said and, going to my bed, put my front hooves on it and raised my right, hind hoof. "Come on, move Livardis, there's a crowd of stallions waiting for my exit. Put a sock on this foot."

Livardis carefully hung all my clothes around his neck, and grinned, then came up to me from behind. "Yes, you can be persuasive, Amira. I hope you won't hit me with your tail?" Livardis said in a serious voice, and squinting his eyes, he began to put socks on my feet.

I will not hide the fact that at the moment of his touching my body, I began to experience strong sexual arousal... BUT! When the rhythm of my heart began to accelerate, and I was about to make a lustful moan, at that very moment the magic of my ring worked! Yes! Yes! Thanks to this ring, my excited state began to cool down again. A drop of sweat rolled off my face, but my body was trembling slightly, and Livardis certainly noticed this when he began to bring his hooves closer to my ass to pull on these panties and connect the straps with socks.

I swear, you must understand me! It's very hard for me at this moment because it's driving me crazy. I'm waging a real war in my mind. I even had the idea, just tear off this ring, along with my flesh!

Livardis is a smart stallion, and a good friend, he understood what was happening to me, so he decided to give me some time. He still hadn't fastened one of the fasteners on the left side of my thigh, and he sat quietly on his haunches, watching my body tremble.

"I'm sorry, Amira. Perhaps I should do it more carefully..." Said Livardis in a quiet, caring voice.

I turned my head sharply, and looked at my friend with the frenzied gaze of a crazy mare! And this of course made Livardis make a scared face, and he slightly backed away, but did not take his eyes off me.

I squeezed my eyes shut, and shyly lowered my head, so that the mane would cover part of my face. At the same time, I continued to stand patiently in this position. "No... It's not your fault. But you can't even imagine what a mare who acquired her immortality seven hundred years ago is experiencing. And I was twenty-three years old then! Therefore, my body is still preserved at the same age... ooh..." I sighed sadly, and looked at my officer with a pleading look. "You will never be able to understand me, and what it means to be a mare who has not had sex for seven centuries! It's only thanks to this enchanted ring that I still retain my sanity... Yes! Sometimes it's hard for me, especially now. But I have to endure all these trials that fate throws at me! And now you can continue. Try not to pay attention to me if my body is shaking." I turned away, and lowered my head again, pressing my ears to the back of my head. "It's just that your touch on my body excites me..." I said the last words in a low voice, and tried to drive away all the bad thoughts.

I heard Livardis take a deep breath, and came up to me again. "Well, you're right, Amira. I won't be able to understand you. Although, I think I know exactly who can do it. So, are you ready? I'm going to fasten the last fastener now, and... and I'll fix the straps of your panties! Heh..."

"Hah!" I grinned, and turned my head again to look with my left eye at my friend. "Actually, not everyone can touch my body, mostly they are maids. Although lately, I've been doing a great job of it myself. But for you, I wanted to make an exception! So you can consider yourself a lucky stud!" I said, winked playfully, then stuck my tongue out at my friend.

Livardis smiled, understanding my mood, and continued to pull on the straps, which were also supposed to cover my nipples. "Heh! I didn't think that you would want to amuse your self-esteem..." Livardis made a finishing fastening of my clothes, and with a satisfied face, he looked from my ass to my eyes. "That'S IT! Done! You can wear the rest yourself."

I noticed how he was trying to hold himself in his hooves, straining his willpower while touching my body. His gaze slowly wandered over my curves and the base of my tail. Well, I was very eager to tease my officer a little more, so several times, I slowly wiggled my ass, and pulled my tail aside so that Livardis could see through these translucent panties, my secret places. Especially my love bud, which is now decorated with a Ring of Great Devotion.

But something interested me in his words, so I hurried to ask my question: "And who is this pony who can understand me?" I asked in a curious voice, and went to my chest to get out of it a casket with elegant ornaments for my head, as well as four gilded sandals to put on my hooves, and then I would be fully armed and dangerous!

Livardis was watching me intently, one eyebrow raised. "How could you forget about it? I think when we arrive at Canterlot Palace, you should talk to Princess Luna. It is she who will be able to understand you best of all!"

My eyes widened with understanding. "Exactly! I will do so, and I will definitely talk to Princess Luna, but only after I see Heart Path."

Livardis nodded understandingly, and thought about something. Well, I put these sandals on my hooves, and at the same time, I still continued to think, but my body still felt a slight excitement after touching this stallion.

I went back to the bed, and decided to ask the question I was interested in, and perhaps to win over my friend even more. "Did you like watching and touching my body?" I asked in a calm voice, I'm not thinking about games at this moment. Because it was important for me to get this answer. Although I know what this stud will say. However, I need his words to give me more confidence in myself.

Livardis did not think long about the answer. "Oh yeah! But, I swear, all these teasing games are becoming a real test for my willpower! Although, I have no doubt that you understand me perfectly." After these encouraging words, Livardis squatted down, crossed his hooves on his chest, and frowned at me with a serious face. "Now you're dressed, and completely ready. So you can go on deck and do a striptease in front of two hundred stallions! Damn on my head, you're going to drive me crazy during this voyage! I will have to strengthen the security of your cabin for this night, and I myself will not be able to sleep peacefully." Livardis said it all with reproach in his voice, and unable to withstand my seductive smile and passionate, playful eyes, he pressed his ears to the back of his head and turned away from me.

I was amused by this game, so I decided to step up my onslaught on this stallion again. And if his reaction is correct, then I am definitely ready and charged with the corresponding energy of oriental passion! I put my hooves on the edge of the bed again, and turned my head so that I could look at Livardis with only one eye, and slightly threw my tail to the side. It was a complete temptation, and a burning passion! That's what my pose is called. And mentally I imagined how Heart Path would see me in this outfit, and after that, we would not get out of this bed for several days, interrupting only to eat and do a few more personal things...

I decided to attract my friend's attention again, to tease him a little more, and amuse myself with this game. "Liiiiivaaaardiiis!?"

"What is it this time?" Livardis asked, and slowly turned to look at me with an appraising gaze.

I saw his eyes slowly exploring my body. Livardis raised his gaze from the tips of my hooves, and after that, along my body, stomach, my shoulders and neck. But when he fixed his gaze on my playful eyes, he swallowed his saliva, and continued to look at me as if he was in a trance.

"Well, how do I look?" I asked in a serious voice, and continued to burn my friend with my passionate gaze.

Livardis was able to recover, and shook his head, after that he took a noble stance and looked at me as if there was a majestic Princess in front of him again, and not a simple, oriental beauty. "Princess Amira, you look great! And now let me come out of your cabin, and warn the entire crew of the ship that Princess Amira will begin her performance in three minutes. I also have to check the readiness of the musicians." Livardis said in a serious voice, keeping an impenetrable face, and trying not to look into my eyes.

I didn't quite like the way he answered me. Because of this, I began to feel a little embarrassed for my behavior. I sighed sadly, and blamed myself a little for the fact that sometimes my games can cause heartache to the stallion, and me too. "Forgive me, Livardis. It seems I put a little pressure on you, but your answer was important to me to strengthen my spirit before this performance." I said in a quiet apologetic voice, and approached Livardis to put my chin on his shoulder.

Livardis was able to catch my mood, and realized that friendly support was required from him now. So he squatted down again, and without asking me anything, just hugged my neck with his hooves. "To be honest, you look very tempting. You could have noticed it yourself by my reaction." After these words, he lifted my chin with his hoof to look into my eyes. "And now, Amira, gather your courage and wait by the door. When the musicians are ready, I will open the door and announce your exit. I swear, I didn't even think that the duties of an officer of the Princess's personal guard included such duties! But, I'm doing it as your friend. And now I'm going. Otherwise, we have already been delayed, and I am sure that all the stallions now have joking thoughts about this! Heh... I will become a cause for gossip..." Livardis said the last words in a joking, indignant tone, and headed towards the door. "Good luck to you, Amira!" He said, and opened the door and went out on deck, leaving me alone.

Of course I was sitting in front of this door, and I was breathing deeply trying to concentrate. "Last time it was very good, but now my audience is two hundred stallions from the ship's crew. I have to put my whole soul into this dance!" I said to myself, and throwing back my mane, looked resolutely at this door, behind which the voices of several dozen stallions could be heard.

When I turned around and looked out the window, I began to understand something. During all this time, I didn't even notice how the moon and rare stars appeared in the sky.

Yeah... time flies by imperceptibly.

I tried to push all thoughts away from myself in order to fully concentrate on what was about to happen. But I couldn't escape the memories of the very day when for the first time in my life I danced in front of a crowd of ponies in that very Curia to earn money for gifts to my stallions. Of course, after that I gave such demonstrations many more times, and each time I liked it more and more. I felt like a crowd of ponies loved me, because at this very moment, I, Princess Amira, give them my love and passion!

Livardis opened the door, and I could see dozens of sailors and officers on the deck, who formed a circle to create an improvised dance floor for me. Some pegasus fluttered in the air, continuing to create artificial wind for the sails, but nevertheless, they looked at me fascinatingly and clapped their hooves. Unicorns lit their horns, creating a magical glow of different colors. Therefore, the lighting on the deck was quite good and spectacular. Several stallions (Saddle Arabia, some were my guards) with musical instruments, looked at me expectantly, and nodded as a sign that they would support me in any case.

Livardis caught my attention when he saw that I was in no hurry to get out, but continued to look at all the ponies on this deck. "Princess Amira, are you ready?"

I smiled and finally gathered my courage. "Yes! I'm ready to make a splash on the crowd of stallions!" I said in a cheerful, determined voice, and came out of my cabin.

Captain Starmore stood on his command bridge and attracted the attention of all the sailors. "Attention to the entire crew of the ship, East Storm! Meet Princess Amira, and her famous dance!" Commanded Starmore in a loud voice, and began to pound his hooves, creating applause.

The whole crew of the ship picked up this mood, and exultantly shouted my name, while everyone also pounded their hooves on the floor of this deck. "AMIRA! AMIRA! AMIRA! Princess Amira! We love you!" Some stallion shouted from the crowd, and this of course raised my mood to the skies.

I walked to my "dance floor" with a graceful gait, and out of the corner of my eye I looked at all the stallions. Of course they all noticed my erotic outfit. And it seems at this moment a mysterious, magical silence was created. All the stallions kept their eyes on me, and most likely experienced various feelings, including sexual arousal.

I just mentally grinned, but tried to remain professional. I lay down on my stomach, and bent my hooves under me, after that I threw my mane so that no one could see my face and eyes.

"I'm ready." I whispered to the musicians, who were patiently squatting, holding onto musical instruments with their hooves.

I promised these stallions fun. Now I will keep my word!

And the music started...

I slowly got up on all hooves, and pushed the mane off my face, so as to gradually open my eyes, burning with love and burning passion, in front of these stallions. In this way, I show myself in the role of a beautiful flower that began its life by throwing back its buds and opening its petals. My hips began to slowly sway in circular movements, and I, keeping a seductive look, began to turn my head to look at all the stallions.

I opened my mouth a little, and the rhythm of my heart accelerated. My legs began to bend gracefully, and my body created wavy movements. I began to slowly step with my hooves, and shake my body, and most importantly my ass, doing it to the rhythm of the music. I narrowed my eyes and looked seductively at Livardis, whom I noticed in this crowd.

But the rhythm of the music hinted to me that I should change the movements of my body. And I listened to the music, giving my whole soul for this passionate dance, and started jumping with my hooves to show all the stallions my impressive curves, not forgetting to playfully shake my hips. And of course my tail fully supported me in such a naughty game during the dance! I bit my lower lip and began to rotate my ass and tail like a windmill, and of course I did not forget to watch the reaction of the stallions, who turned their heads amusingly without taking their eyes off my intimate part of the body. My head began slow rotating movements, and the mane began to flow smoothly from my face to my neck and back.

But now I'm going to improvise a little! To the rhythm of this music, I squatted down, continuing to swing my body and hips imitating a light wave. Raising my front hooves in front of my face, I closed my eyes again and fell into a trance. At this time, my front hooves began rotating movements, depicting pedaling. The music was coming to its end, and I opened my eyes. I made a big smile, and gave these stallions a few minutes of happiness. Without stopping the rotating movements of the front hooves, slowly but planned, I began to bend my back, and throw my head back, and my chest began to bulge forward. My breathing was rapid, and I think I was able to impress the stallions by pretending to be ready for mating. Yes, I had to show it, and tease them a little, as was implied in my famous dance.

At that moment, my mouth opened wide, and I couldn't resist a lustful moan. "AAAHH!" I moaned, and slowly began to fall on my back, creating the last wave with my body, which caused quite a bit of excitement among all the stallions, but most of all, Livardis, who probably started thinking that I felt bad.

The music ended, and silence reigned on the deck. All the sailors and officers made wide eyes and lustful glances when they saw in what position I finished my dance! Yes... I was lying on my back, my left front hoof resting on my nipples, which were hidden behind these straps. And the right, front hoof seductively touched my chin. But that's not all! My hind hooves were quite erotically spread apart, and my tail was treacherously lying on the deck floor, revealing my most intimate body parts in front of a hundred stallions! Although I was in my underwear, but they were translucent!

"Damn it!" The familiar voice of the stallion said. And I recognized him. It was the Boatswain, Platinum Tail!

I was still trying to catch my breath, and after a few seconds I rolled over on my side, and a Platinum Tail ran up to me to help me get up. "You were great, Princess Amira!" Platinum Tail said in a happy voice, and when I was standing on my hooves again, he decided to ask a curious question. "Heh... you certainly know how to masterfully impress a stallion. But it seems now I know what to give my mare when we return from this trip. I want to give her the same erotic outfit!" Platinum Tail said in a cheerful voice.

Immediately at this moment, all the stallions began their applause, and cheering, repeating my name again. Several fireworks were launched into the sky, which made this evening a real holiday. And while all the stallions gradually began to disperse to their duty stations. Livardis and Starmore were descending from the bridge to approach me, I decided to cheer up our Boatswain too.

I smiled gratefully and laughed lightly, then wiped a drop of sweat from my face. "Don't worry, Platinum Tail. When we get back, I will definitely ask my tailors to sew for your mare the same outfit that I am wearing. Every mare should be happy imagining herself in the role of an oriental Princess, right, Platinum Tail?" I said in a mischievous voice and gave this stallion a friendly pat on the shoulder.

Well... this evening was coming to an end, and I already felt like I wanted to sleep and be alone for a while. Therefore, I apologized to all the officers for not keeping them company, and I will not drink wine with them in honor of such an amazing day, and my brilliant performance of a passionate dance. Livardis was, as always, an understanding friend, and escorted me to my cabin. But I asked him to make sure that the water in my wooden bath was warmed so that I could wash off all the sweat.

And so it happened. Several guards brought a wooden bath to my cabin, and after a few minutes filled it with hot water. However, even these guards thanked me for being able to show them my dance and please them during this voyage. Well, I can really understand these stallions.

Of course, this time I took off all these clothes and jewelry without help. And now I was sitting in this bath and pressed my back against the side, closed my eyes.

But suddenly, a funny thought struck me, which I decided to voice out loud. "Hmm... I wonder if Heart Path will agree to move to live in Saddle Arabia, in my palace... to my big room... on my big bed? Haha! After all, I'm sure Celestia knows the truth now too. And I am sure that she has already taken possession of this man."

I finished my bathing, and when I dried myself with a towel, I went to my bed with a tired gait. When I lay down in my pastel and covered myself with a blanket, I started to remember the events of the past again, which still have a lot of mystery even for me.

I distinctly remember how Celestia recognized me as a mare that she is ready to love as her sister in the love herd. And I still feel her magical blessing on me. More precisely, on back. However, all this time I try to keep this secret, and to be honest, I don't quite understand how this magic works. But it seems that no one but me sees these fiery wings. Yes, at the moment of danger, magical wings appear on my back...

With these thoughts, I didn't notice how I fell asleep.

Author's Note

Greetings to all readers!

So a new adventure began for Princess Amira, and I was able to describe in this chapter, her first day during a sea voyage. And this means that the next chapter will be a continuation. Expect different plot surprises in the further part of the plot.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter, as the first part shows exactly the beginning and the easy way. But each time, the difficulties become more, and soon the ship's crew will make sure of it.

See you in the new chapter!