An eerie song sounds over the land as a ship sails to its next destination. A song to bid farewell and respect. For those who knew of the ship, the song was a prayer, and for others it was thanks for them leaving in peace. Regardless of the reason, none would know that this would be the last day that any would see the master of the ship.

Many hours later, the ship came to a halt as the crew prepared to hear their captain's orders.

"Don't do it!" A voice called from the deck of the ship.

"We have arrived, captain." One of the men called as he rushed into the dark captain cabin. A moment after entering the room, his eyes shot wide in realization of what he had done as he saw a barrel of a pistol in his face. "I… sorry sir… I forgot myself…" He whimpered. "Please forgive my ignorance."

Silence followed for a moment before a loud bang sounded and the body fell from the room.

The first mate walked into the room for a moment and ordered for the body to be stripped and tossed overboard before settling in for the night.

The rest of the night, the crew partied and celebrated their captain. Meanwhile in the captain's cabin, the first mate and captain sat at a table. "I wish you didn't have to do this." She sighed. "I don't want to risk losing another family member to those stupid waters." She sighed and smiled over at the captain. "But… rules are rules. If you don't make it bake in time. Just know… I'll never forget you… little brother."

That night a lone rowboat left the ship unknowingly for the last time.

Equestria

Off the shore of Las Pegasus, a few guards make their way along the beach as they talk about why the princesses wanted to come all the way out here. "Do you think Luna is planning on taking up suntanning?"

"Doubt it. Ain't like she is the type to lay about when there's something she can do." His partner replied.

A few moments later princess Luna came over. "Have you finished your check? My sister is eager for our day at the beach."

The stallions stop and quickly salute. "We've checked the south end of the beach. All clear there."

Luna nodded and turned to face north. "Looks like the north…" Luna froze and gasped before taking off and used her magic to see farther down the beach. "Guards… get a medic. NOW!" She called before shooting down the beach to a rowboat that she had spotted.

As she arrived at the boat she had spotted earlier. Looking into the boat she quickly spotted an unconscious pony. Lighting her horn, she cast a scanning spell over the body. "He lives." She sighs in relief.

Turning her head she smiled at seeing the guards and doctors rushing over ready for whatever the princess had seen.

Sliding to a stop the doctors moved to the boat and upon spotting the stallion they quickly went to work.

The guards saw the pony and gulped turning to Luna. "Is he?"

"He lives…" Luna replied sitting in the sand. "Does my sister know?"

"We ran into her on the way to the doctor. I stayed behind as Knuckles went ahead to get the medics." The guard replied. "She decided to stay behind and keep the ponies calm."

Luna looked over and noticed a nervous look on his face. "But?"

"Blue Blood is coming."

Luna took a deep breath before groaning. "Great. That colt has no sense of decorum."

On cue, said stallion trotted over with a smug smile on his face. "Auntie Luna. Why haven't you come back to the party?"

"Something came up." Luna replied softly with a well practiced smile. "As princess, it is my job to see to it that it is taken care of."

"Why not have the guard do it? That's all they're really good for anyway." He huffed.

Luna took a deep breath. "The royal guards are more than simple tools for your convenience. As a royal, you should have the concern of your subjects as a priority. Not yourself."

"Yes auntie." BlueBlood sighed. "Then… what will you do with… him?" He asked, glancing at the unconscious pony.

"After the doctor is finished, I'll be taking care of him till we find out where his family is." Luna explained. "It would also be a good learning experience for you on what common ponies go through."

Gulping, BlueBlood nodded slowly. "If you say so auntie." After a few moments of thought he looked back to the party. "But… don't you think it'd be rude if we don't show up to the party?"

"My sister is better suited for such things than I am. And you seem to be a similar case." Luna explained. "Though I think you would be much better after learning basic life struggles. You are still highly skilled with the nobles."

"Do… do you truly think the commoners will accept me more if I…" BlueBlood gulped. "Spent time among them?"

"If not learn of their struggles." She added. "Perhaps taking on the role of one of the castle staff?"

"Or…?"

"Help look after our guest." Luna answered.

Before BlueBlood answered, one of the doctors came over. "We finished the checkup. And other than a mild dehydration and hunger, he'll be fine. It appears the combination caused him to pass out quickly from exhaustion."

"Thank you." Luna replied before turning to BlueBlood. "Would you mind getting some food for our guest?"

"I'll fetch a basket and bring some over right away." He replied, before calmly making his way back to the party. As he made his way up, a bat pony guard made his way over.

"Knuckles, I doubt that BlueBlood will likely return. So I would like you to bring a basket or two of food. Just in case." Luna told him before turning back to the pony in the boat.

As she waited, Luna was unaware that an eerie song was being sung by sailors across the land. "Never shall he die."

Author's Note

I'll admit that this start is a bit weak. But it's the best I was able to come up with. Promise there will be more ponies coming up in latter chapters. Also, what might happen to the pirate now that a princess has found him?

Knuckles belongs to Darksoul85