My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

"Good evening, Ambassador, sorry we’re late~." The train station was especially peaceful under the evening glow as Twilight and her friends arrived. Meng Yu and her guards had been there waiting for who knows how long.

"Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, this is Meng Yu, the diplomatic ambassador from Seresia. Ambassador, these are the rulers of Equestria and my lifelong mentors," Twilight introduced the two princesses, her face glowing with happiness and pride.

"It’s an honor to meet both of you, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna." Meng Yu greeted the princesses with a formal bow, to which they both smiled and nodded.

"Welcome, honored Ambassador Meng Yu. I hope Twilight Sparkle and her friends have left you with a good impression so far," Celestia said, glancing at Twilight.

"I've enjoyed my time with Twilight and her friends, as well as the relaxed atmosphere of Ponyville and its beautiful scenery. I'd love to take a moment out of my busy schedule to enjoy these." Meng Yu responded with a warm smile. The group continued chatting in this harmonious mood until the rumble of an approaching train interrupted them. Eyeing the speeding train as it slowed down and slowly pulled into the station.

"Our fleet is docked at Manehattan's port. From there, we’ll take a fast boat to the main ship,any foals get seasick?" Meng Yu asked as they found their seats on the train. She glanced over the group, but everypony shook their heads, indicating they were fine.

"No worries. If any of the colts does feel seasick, we have remedies prepared. Please, everypony, board the train!" Meng Yu smiled and stood aside to let the others board first, taking her place at the end.

"Ambassador Meng Yu really leaves an impression, doesn’t she? Has she always been this way?" Celestia asked Twilight in a low voice as they found their seats.

"Yes, Princess. It’s a bit unusual, right? She could easily have her guards handle all these tasks, and I’ve even told her that she doesn’t need to follow all these formalities. But she just smiles and keeps doing it." Twilight was just as curious about Meng Yu’s actions, but since it made her seem more approachable, Twilight decided to let it go and joined in the conversation with everypony else.

When the train arrived at Manehattan, they disembarked into the bustling city. Navigating through the lively streets and dodging overenthusiastic fans, they eventually arrived at Manehattan’s harbor, near the ocean. The cold seawater lapped at the docks, and standing at the back of the group, Luna raised the moon, making the sea under the night sky look like a mirror reflecting the moon above. A few solitary seagulls circled overhead, crying out as if begging for food. Fluttershy, always attuned to animals, seemed to communicate with them before opening the small bag under her wing and tossing some breadcrumbs to the birds.

"This way, please." Meng Yu led the group to a modest-looking fast boat. Despite its unassuming appearance, the boat stood out in the busy harbor. Its hull was long and sleek, constructed from yellow wood. Two masts slanted in opposite directions, one forward and the other backward. Three masts stood in the center of the boat, with the side masts slightly shorter than the one in the middle.

"Wow! This boat is huge!" Rainbow Dash, who had never seen a ship floating on the ocean, flew around it excitedly a few times before landing on the deck to bounce around, listening to the crisp sounds of her hooves on the wood. The others also admired the ship’s unique design and beauty as they boarded. The presence of the two royal sisters made the ship feel slightly less enormous.

"Everypony hold on tight, we'll be sailing soon." At Meng Yu’s command, the boat slowly left the harbor, and Manehattan gradually disappeared into the night.

"I don’t quite understand, Ambassador. Are we sailing into the deep ocean?" Twilight asked, looking at the beautiful night view over the sea. She hadn’t noticed any sign of dinner being served or preparations for them to sit, so she was a bit confused.

"I didn’t want to frighten you, Princess Twilight," Meng Yu replied calmly.

"Please, just call me Twilight. It’s easier that way. But... frighten us? Why would you say that?" Twilight raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued.

"You'll see soon enough, Twilight. Sometimes, seeing with your own eyes is far more powerful than any description."

"Rainbow Dash? Are you okay? You look terrible." On Twilight's side, she was still fantasizing about what kind of existence would scare them.Suddenly,her thoughts were interrupted by a gasp. She looked over to see Rainbow Dash leaning over the side of the boat, wings drooping, looking like a wilted plant.

"I... ugh... I feel... like I’m gonna be sick..." Rainbow Dash groaned, waves of nausea overtaking her as the gentle rocking of the boat seemed to throw her balance completely off. The sensation was worse than any spinning drill she’d ever been on—ten times worse. Even though the breeze was mild, Rainbow felt like her entire world was tipping.

"What’s happening to her?" Twilight asked, concerned. She looked to Meng Yu for answers, but the ambassador remained calm and gestured to her guard. The guard immediately produced a pendant with a green gemstone from his cloak and approached Rainbow Dash.

"Wear this calming gem around your neck. It’ll make you feel much better," Meng Yu instructed. Rainbow looked reluctant. "I... I think I’ll... feel... better... soon," she stammered.

"Oh dear! You're in no condition to tough this out!" Rarity gently patted Rainbow’s back, and Applejack added with a playful tone, "Never thought a little ol' boat would knock you out, Rainbow Dash. But don’t worry, we’ll take care of you. Now be good and put it on." Despite her hesitation, Applejack managed to get the pendant around Rainbow Dash's neck.

"We’re almost there, Princess. Just ahead." After about half an hour, Meng Yu pointed toward the horizon. In the dark sea, hundreds of ships of various sizes surrounded a somewhat strang-looking small island, with faint fires flickering on it.

"Is the ambassador's fleet behind that island?" Twilight questioned while wondering in her mind, hundreds of ships do create a certain impact visually, but it's not so much that it scares a foal, right?

"Be patient, Twilight. You'll soon see," Meng Yu responded. As they sailed through the formation of smaller ships, Twilight suddenly realized what she was seeing. What she had thought was an island was actually four massive ships! The word "enormous" didn’t even begin to describe them. They were like four colossal fortresses floating on the sea. In comparison, the smaller ships were like tiny fish next to giant whales.

Each ship’s bow featured a fierce golden beast’s face, its fangs bared in either a smile or a snarl. The hulls were primarily black, with the section touching the water painted white. Where the black met the white, a blue stripe with hints of red ran the length of the ship. Near the bow, two long chains extended into the water from large square openings. One side of the ships was bathed in moonlight, while the other side was shrouded in impenetrable darkness, not even the brightest moonlight could pierce it.

As they sailed closer to the moonlit side, Twilight noticed an eye-like symbol painted on the side of one of the ships, adding to the oppressive atmosphere that grew stronger as they approached. A gold creature was painted on the side of the ship, its four legs extending outward. Its golden scales were meticulously detailed, and its back was lined with wave-like spikes. Its mouth was open wide, revealing a forked tongue like that of a snake. The creature’s intense eyes and menacing posture made it seem as if it could leap off the ship and soar into the endless sky at any moment.