My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

“Chancellor, should we leave princess like this? What if something bad happens to her? We promised both princesses that we would return them safely.” Mengyu stood at the ship's bow, watching the vessels slowly disappear into the fog in the distance. Her guard, Jinyang, raised this concern, confused about Mengyu's decision to allow Twilight to undertake such a dangerous mission.

“That’s why I secretly sent Xiaoling and JinYun to hide on that ship, just in case,” MengYu explained. “After all, the sea is not like land; if something goes wrong, there’s no room for maneuvering. But since the princess is determined to proceed, we must respect her choice. If she succeeds, I will be happy for her; if she fails, we will still manage. With JinYun's skills and Xiaoling's techniques, bringing the princess and her friends back safely shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Wise as always, Chancellor,” JinYang said, slightly lowering his head in respect. After offering his compliment, he couldn’t help but add:

“Chancellor, there is one more matter I’m unsure whether to speak on.”

Hearing this, Mengyu slightly turned her head to look at Jinyang. “What is it?”

“Ever since Twilight and her friends boarded the ship, I have noticed that the crew has been increasingly discussing the legend of the Alicorn in private. If this continues, it may cause panic, so I hope the Chancellor will issue an order to stop it.”

“Tsk... Didn’t I already say? The princess boarded the ship only to help us pursue the thieves together. Once she retrieves her magic, we will send her and her friends back to Equestria. Convey my orders: any pony caught discussing this privately will face fifteen strikes with a rod and three days of fasting.”

Mengyu pressed her forehead, feeling quite helpless. Regarding the legend of the Alicorn, even though she had her own apprehensions and couldn’t help but wish that Twilight would return to her own country sooner, compared to the legend, she was more concerned that the crew's private discussions could amplify their fears uncontrollably, ultimately leading to a loss of morale. Now, she could only grit her teeth and suppress this public opinion, even if it meant bearing the blame.

“The subordinate will take care of it right away.” After Jin Yang received the order, he immediately turned to leave, but Meng Yu suddenly called out to him again:

“One more thing. Have the fleet stand by and remain in place until I issue further instructions.”

“As you wish, Chancellor.”

As they conversed, Twilight watched the fleet grow smaller in the distance from the stern cabin of the fast boat. She took a deep breath and returned to the cabin when a white mist obscured the view.

“Phew! This is my first time piloting a boat, but it doesn’t feel as difficult as it looks!” Applejack exclaimed as she stood in the wheelhouse, her hooves resting on a thick, slanted wooden pole embedded in the floor. The top of the pole was flat and round, and a magic crystal was embedded in its center, surrounded by some simple decorative carvings. Beneath them lay an area filled with hundreds of extremely complex mechanical components. One only needed to press down on the pole to control the boat's direction, which would propel the boat forward. Raising the control lever would reduce speed, and it could even reverse the boat.

“I want to try it too! Let me have a turn!” Rainbow Dash said eagerly, watching how effortlessly Applejack was handling the boat. She couldn’t contain her excitement and wanted to experience the thrill of navigating the ship. Just as Rainbow Dash moved closer to the control stick, eager to take over, Applejack concealed her movement with her body and shook her head in refusal, jokingly saying:

“Come on, Rainbow Dash! You were feeling seasick when you first got on the boat! I don’t want to see ya slumped over the control stick like a wilted leaf. This is something better left to somepony stronger!”

“Hey! That’s not true! I don’t get seasick anymore!” Rainbow Dash replied, perking up but showing a hint of annoyance. She argued vigorously, only to see A Jie smile even more broadly.

“Hah! Are you talking about that thing hanging around your neck?”

Just as Rainbow Dash was about to retort again, they heard hoofsteps approaching. She glanced behind Applejack and saw Twilight entering, looking severe. Applejack wanted to tease a bit more, but noticing Rainbow Dash's focus was elsewhere, she turned to look behind her. Upon seeing Twilight’s expression, she immediately put away her smile and asked with concern, “Are you okay, sweetheart?”

“Um... I’m fine,” Twilight replied, shaking her head and forcing a smile. After hesitating momentarily in front of the two ponies, she turned to Rainbow Dash and said, “Rainbow Dash, could you do me a favor?”

“Of course! You can count on me! What do you need?” Rainbow Dash answered immediately.

“We have entered a foggy area now, and we might not be able to see ahead or our surroundings. Do you think you can clear the fog like you clear the sky?”

Rainbow Dash did not respond to Twilight right away; instead, she fell into deep thought. She recalled how many times she had cleared clouds—more than the feathers on her wings! Logically, clearing this fog shouldn't be a problem. However, she had never dealt with such a vast area of foggy weather before and was unsure if handling it would be as simple as clearing clouds. Still, she was always willing to challenge herself. After a moment, she looked up at Twilight, whose eyes were filled with anticipation, and confidently replied:

“Not a problem!” Seeing Rainbow Dash's confidence made Twilight feel encouraged, and her worries vanished.

“Great! Let's get started quickly; the sooner we solve this, the sooner we can return to Ponyville!”

Before Rainbow Dash could say anything, Twilight quickly walked toward the front of the ship. Rainbow Dash glanced at the entrance where Twilight had disappeared, then turned back to look at Applejack, feeling a bit hesitant. But Applejack just smiled knowingly and waved her hoof, urging Rainbow Dash to hurry and follow.

“You will have your chance, but not now. Hurry up and go; everypony is waiting for you.” Applejack understood what Rainbow Dash was thinking and wanted to steer her away from any distractions. Rainbow Dash nodded in understanding, spread her wings, and flew out.

“Rainbow Dash, what do you think of this outfit I made?”

As she turned her head toward the ship's bow, Rainbow Dash heard Rarity calling her name and saw her using magic to hold up a costume made from hoof materials. The moment Rainbow Dash laid eyes on the fabric, her body shuddered uncontrollably. Fortunately, she seemed oblivious to her slight reaction and enthusiastically introduced her work. The costume was a dazzling masterpiece, adorned with an abundance of sequins that shimmered in a vibrant array of rainbow colors. Each sequin captured and reflected light, and as they clinked and clattered against one another, they emitted a sharp, metallic sound that pierced the tranquility of the surrounding environment.

“Rarity, is everything ready?” Twilight asked, her brows furrowing with concern.

“Of course! The thick fog cannot overshadow such an exquisite piece of art!” Rarity proudly showcased her creation to Twilight Sparkle, who stood nearby and nodded thoughtfully, her eyes reflecting admiration for Rarity's talent. Then, as if sharing a thought, both fillies turned to look at Rainbow Dash.

“Don’t tell me I have to wear that…” Rainbow Dash felt a tightening in her chest, a wave of unease washing over her. She surprisedly looked at Twilight and Rarity, hoping they were joking. However, Rainbow Dash saw no hint of laughter on Twilight's face. On the contrary, Twilight looked very serious.

“I know you don’t like wearing them, Rainbow Dash," she said, her voice gentle yet firm. "The decorations on this outfit serve a specific purpose: they’re designed to help us keep track of your location. With the fog rolling in and getting thicker by the minute, it’s really important to me that you don’t lose your way while you’re out there clearing things up. I just want to make sure you stay safe.”