My little pony:Adventure of Seresia

A unique banquet began as the servant gently pushed the dining cart into the hall. During the serving, the sounds that filled everyone's ears were primarily the clinking of dishes being placed on the table; the whispers exchanged between friends, the rustling of leaves as the breeze brushed past, the occasional calls of seagulls, and the crisp splashes from movements in the pool added touches to the ambiance. This brought some life to the initially quiet hall. Given that the surroundings faced the sea and the land was barren, the food presented at the table was primarily what had been caught from the ocean, such as seaweed and other aquatic plants. Although it was certainly not as good as the meals previously served on the fleet, what else could they complain about at this point? While they had not caught Feng Chen, surviving the storm was a fortunate stroke of luck.

“You must be exhausted from that storm at sea. Why not take some time to rest here with me? I will prepare a room for each of your little ponies and send my men to help you with your ships and fugitives,” the Tidelord suddenly voiced this just as everyone enjoyed the first hot meal they had earned after the disaster and meant to warm their weary bodies, drawing everyone's attention away from their food to him.

“Thank you so much! Honorable Tidelord!” The initially somewhat gloomy Twilight showed some excitement upon hearing the island master’s words; the heavy stone in her heart melted away at that moment. She quickly stood up, wishing she could rush to the Tidelord and shake his hand, but unfortunately, there was quite a distance between them, and Twilight was also a little intimidated by the tall servants standing nearby. Ultimately, she decided to remain in place and cast a grateful gaze at the Tidelord.

“No need to be polite~ I am very honored to be able to help. To save time and to be able to assist you more quickly in resolving the issues you are currently facing, I will need one of your companions to guide me. After all, this island is quite large, and many areas have reefs.”

“Of course, no problem!!” Twilight almost immediately replied, but momentarily, she hesitated on whom to send to assist with the guidance. After scanning the group of companions present, her gaze eventually landed on Spike. Spike, who had been gobbling down his food just a second ago, froze when he noticed Twilight looking at him. Seeing the other ponies watching him, he quickly understood that he would have to play the errand runner again. Although he tried to appear unwilling, he couldn’t hold off Twilight’s pleading gaze for even a second. He sighed and was about to get up when, sitting next to him, Jin Yun stood up first and spoke:

“I'm willing to go.”

Before Twilight could react, Jin Yun walked briskly toward the door, glancing back at the group of ponies at the table before leaving. The Tidelord watched all of this with great interest but said nothing. He exchanged a glance with a nearby soldier, then rested his chin in his paw, comfortably observing as four or five soldiers escorted Jin Yun out. Originally, Spike had been quietly pleased that a pony was willing to run around so he could finally take a break. But as he turned back, he saw Twilight still looking at him; just one glance seemed to carry a thousand words in Spike's ears. Realizing he could not escape this, he rolled his eyes, then quickly reached out his claw to grab some fruit from the bowl, jumped off his chair, and ran after Jin Yun, flapping his wings as he pursued her retreating figure:

“Wait for me!!”

“So, where do you all come from?” After watching a dragon and a pony leave, the Tidelord returned to the ponies at the table, posing his question while reaching for a cup on the adjoining platform. After gently shaking it a few times, he brought it to his lips and carefully tasted it. A look of extraordinary satisfaction appeared on his face, as if the cup contained the most delicious beverage in the world, making everyone curious about what it held.

“My friends and I come from Equestria, esteemed Tidelord. My name is Twilight Sparkle, and these are my Friends.” Twilight carefully introduced each of her friends to the Tidelord, and the ponies who were called out responded enthusiastically, greeting the island master. Of course, the two who had just left were not left out, but they could not make as strong an impression on the island master immediately as the others.

“Oh? You are the Princess Twilight Sparkle? I've heard of your deeds ~ the famous Princess of Friendship, the leader of Equestria.” After hearing Twilight's introduction, the Tidelord showed a look of realization while savoring the drink in his cup. Although his expression was entirely in character, there was not a hint of shock in his tone. After speaking, he set down his cup, snapped his fingers, and a guard nearby immediately produced an ornate but seemingly heavy bottle from the shadows; he then brought the slender spout close to the Tidelord's head and poured the liquid over him. Let it slide down his forehead, refreshing his face.

Twilight was a bit surprised; she had never expected her reputation to spread to such a distant place. For a moment, she blushed, scratching her head and smiling shyly.

“But why did you leave Equestria? As a princess, shouldn't your duty be to stay in the palace and care for your ponies? How did you end up so far away from Equestria? If you need to capture a wanted criminal, you can send a team of soldiers. Why do you insist on going yourself?”

Facing the series of questions posed by the Tidelord, Twilight's expression grew serious. She turned to scan the crowd, then let out a deep sigh:

“If it weren’t for that troublemaker Feng Chen, neither I nor my friends would be here. I should be in the Canterlot palace now, learning to govern the kingdom! Instead, I almost led everyone to their doom at sea because of my momentary impulse... especially with Rainbow Dash... I nearly thought I would never see her again...”

“Hey~ Don't worry, I'm still alive and well, right? It’s just a minor injury; I'll return to normal soon!” Hearing Twilight’s concern for her, Rainbow Dash was naturally touched. To prevent Twilight from worrying too much, Rainbow Dash pretended to be strong and waved her wings, indicating she was okay. Twilight noticed everything and, instead of continuing to blame herself, found Rainbow Dash's determined expression amusing.

“Your friendship impresses me, Princess Twilight. I truly wish I could have loyal friends like yours. Unlike my islanders here, who always try to escape this place. Even though I have warned them many times, the curse surrounding this island isn't as kind as I am.”

“A curse? What curse??” Twilight's ears perked up almost the moment the Tidelord finished speaking, and when she heard the word 'curse,' she felt a chill run down her spine.

“Oh, did I not just tell you? Once you set foot on this land, you can never leave.” Seeing Twilight's reaction, the Tidelord seemed somewhat accustomed to it, but the tone of his voice and his facial expression carried a hint of mockery.