When last we left, you, your girls, and everyone else onboard the Luxe Deluxe were now having to deal with a strange power outage that rendered the boat completely immobile. Currently, every other student was running around in a complete panic over the current predicament they now found themselves in. It also didn't help that Rainbow Dash was the one who sent them into that panic with her little line of "Oh! It's about to go down!"

Sugarcoat: Well, that's one way to give a group of people a panic attack.

She followed that up with an eye roll. Meanwhile, you facepalmed while groaning.

(Y/N): That's great! That's just great! Now where the heck are we, eh?! You're certifiable, Rainbow, you know that?! You're certifiable, but I'll tell you this!

Shadow Moonlight: (Y/N), calm down!

(Y/N): No, I can't calm down, Shadow! How can I calm down when the very thing I wanted to avoid is causing everyone to panic?! What's next?! We're gonna pull off a Titanic and hit an iceberg or better yet some rocks?!

Shadow Moonlight: I mean, you kinda just jinxed it, Y/N.

You facepalmed once again before making it slowly rub down your face.

(Y/N): Why do we get caught up in these sorts of things all the time?

Fluttershy: What happened to the lights?

Rarity: What happened to the engine?

Pinkie Pie: Awww, I hate seeing a party get shut down before its time.

Applejack: The good news is now that it's dark, maybe my brain won't know I'm on a boat.

She then made herself eat her own words as she gagged once again.

Applejack: Oh, no. It heard me.

She ran to the edge of the stage to try and ease her pained stomach. Sci-Twi then threw on a sheepish smile and spoke.

Sci-Twi: Heeeeeey, let's not let a little thing like a total mechanical and electrical failure ruin our fun.

(Y/N): Honestly Sci-Twi, I think there's too much going on for us to just ignore it.

Sci-Twi: I-It'll be okay, Y/N! Just leave it to me!

She ran off in order to check on the engine.

Moondancer: I'll...I'll go help her.

She said as she chased after Sci-Twi.

Rainbow Dash: They're wasting their time! Because this is Equestrian magic!

Sunset Shimmer: Stop!

Rainbow Dash: You stop! We show off our magic, and literally ten seconds later, the power blows? We scared whatever's out there, and it's fighting back! We should split up and search the ship! Who's with me?

She looked upon each of you as you all remained silent at first. However, that was soon changed by you taking a few steps forward and standing beside her.

(Y/N): As much as I don't wanna admit it, this storm... doesn't seem natural. So, I'll go with you, Dashie.

Rainbow Dash: Yes! Thanks, babe! Who else?

Sunlight Shimmer: I don't know about this, Rainbow. We probably just drifted off into some intense weather.

Rainbow Dash: You don't know that, Sunlight! This could be a result of Equestrian magic! *groan* You'll all see! Come on, Y/N! Let's go prove them wrong.

She grabbed your arm and pulled you along as you whispered the words "help me" to the rest of the group who only stood by and watched the two of you leave. You and Rainbow began to search around the ship for any possible signs of Equestrian magic while the rest of the group decided to get a handle on the malfunctions the ship was currently undergoing. You and Rainbow Dash were now on the front deck of the ship as you were starting to grow a little irritated at not finding anything.

(Y/N): ** I'm telling you, Rainbow, this is probably nothing more than just an intense storm. If there was magic, we would have seen it by now.

Rainbow Dash: ** I... I think you're right, Y/N.

She then went over to the back guardrail of the boat and leaned against it.

Rainbow Dash: Maybe there really isn't any magic. Maybe I've just been so caught up in preventing disasters involving magic that I've grown used to expecting it wherever we go.

(Y/N): ** The only reason why we even get into all these magical adventures in the first place is because it's the plot device for all of our adventures.

Rainbow Dash: What was that, Y/N?

(Y/N): U-Uh... nothing, Rainbow.

You walked up and leaned against the rail next to her. You looked and saw her staring off into the ocean with a disappointed look. You were about to console her before something unexpected started to happen. Thunder and Lightning began rumbling throughout the sky above which is what drew your attention at first. You then noticed something out of the corner of your eye and looked into the water. What you saw made your jaw hit the floor in shock. There, just below the middle of the water, is what appeared to be some kind of symbol. It had two large prong shaped horns that appeared to look like a set of slitted eyes.

(Y/N): W-What the?!

Rainbow Dash: Whoa! I knew it! Evil magic! You see that, Y/N!? I. WAS. RIGHT!!

(Y/N): B-But... but, how?!

Rainbow Dash: There's no time for questioning! We've gotta go get the others and show them this!

She demanded while you were displaying a sheepish look.

(Y/N): ** A-Are you even sure that it's magic at all? It kinda looks like it just came from lightning. I-I mean, there's no need to jump to conclusions. Hehehe.

Rainbow Dash: Seriously?! Does that look like it comes from lightning to you?!

(Y/N): Uh, yes? Because it literally just did! Can't you see the little jolts of electricity surrounding them?!

Rainbow Dash: ** Just stay here! I'm gonna go get everyone else!

She sped off leaving you by yourself as you looked back down at the weird looking insignia that somehow was able to form.

(Y/N): ** Hang on... why do I feel like I've seen that symbol before? Did V/N come across it at some point back when we were still in Equestria?

You were brought out of your thoughts by the strange symbol beginning to disappear.

(Y/N): Ohhhhhhhhh ffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudddddddggggggggeeeeeeeeee! ** Only I didn't say "fudge", I said the word. The big one; the queen mother of dirty words. The F_ _ _ word.

Soon enough, the insignia had completely disappeared just as Rainbow had managed to gather everyone else at where you were.

Rainbow Dash: I promise, this is more important than all of your things.

She said to the group who only answered her through a series of unconvinced murmurs.

Rainbow Dash: You'll see! In fact, Y/N saw it too! Right, Y/N?

She turned to you to see that you were still looking down into the water.

Rainbow Dash: Uhhh... Y/N?

She called to you again. You turned around and looked at her disappointedly.

(Y/N): Rainbow... you should probably see this.

Rainbow Dash: See what?

She walked over and looked into the water to see that the symbol was gone which surprised her greatly.

Rainbow Dash: What? Huh? The whole ocean was glowing a minute ago! It went "whoosh-whoosh-whoosh" w-with little ribbon thingies!

Sci-Twi: ** Do you know which sorcerer can conjure the greatest magic of all? Mother Nature.

Rainbow Dash: What?

Sci-Twi: What you saw was probably nothing more than an innate phosphorescent biochemical property of common algae.

Rainbow Dash: B-But it can't be! Y/N saw the exact same thing I saw! He'll vouch for me, I'm sure of it! Right, babe?

She asked you as you looked back at her while feeling unsure.

(Y/N): Well...we definitely saw something in the water... but I don't know if it was magic.

Rainbow Dash: Whaaaat? If that's what you think, then let's get in lifeboats and I'll prove it! The magic came from that way! We sail out and find the source!

Sci-Twi: And then?

Rainbow Dash: Then it's go time!

Sci-Twi: Which means?

Rainbow Dash: We take no prisoners!

Sci-Twi: Where would we take them?

Rainbow Dash: Who?

Sci-Twi: The prisoners. That's kidnapping! Are you even listening to yourself?!

Shadow Moonlight: Well, to be fair, we kinda kidnapped Patriot some time ago.

(Y/N): Yeah, but that was only to stop him from causing anymore destruction, Shadow.

Rainbow Dash: ** You don't want me to be right because you're scared to be a superhero!

She shouted while pointing at Sci-Twi.

Sci-Twi: We're not superheroes!

Rainbow Dash: ** Oh, oh! Excuuuuse me! We're just ordinary High School students who have saved the world from complete destruction multiple times!

Sci-Twi: Uh, yes.

Rainbow Dash: Keep telling yourself that! But the rest of us aren't in denial! Right, everyone? Let's get to those boats and do what we do best! Who's with me?!

Sunset Shimmer: Rainbow, stop it! There's no Equestrian magic here!

Rainbow was about to offer a rebuttal before Shadow stepped in.

Shadow Moonlight: No, she's right. That storm up there isn't a normal one, I've never seen any clouds with different shades of purple like that before. There's definitely some sort of interference of magic out there and it's done more than enough damage to our trip. So, that's why I'm going to go out there myself to figure out what's causing this.

(Y/N): Wait... what are you talking about, Shadow?

Shadow Moonlight: I've already ruined this trip enough by worrying about Edge, Y/N. I'd rather not make it any worse, so if anyone's gonna be the one to put a stop to this, it'll be me.

Sunlight Shimmer: But, how do you plan to do that, Shadow? By diving headfirst into the storm?! That's suicide!

Shadow Moonlight: Maybe, but I can't just sit by and let all of this happen. Besides, it's about time that I did something for this group. Edge, Y/N and you girls have been the one carrying us; I'm simply returning the favor. I've been an awful friend to everyone since the moment Sunny's father died. A condescending jerk at the Friendship Games, a passive aggressive jerk all the way up to the Spring Dance, and now I've been nothing but cowering in fear. I want to do something right for a change.

(Y/N): Shad, half of those things you said you did weren't even you. That was all Shallow and you know it. I used to believe that it was Edge that was doing it to you, but now I know the truth.

Shadow Moonlight: That's the thing, Y/N. Shallow IS me. He's a part of me that I never kept dormant and now, he's springing back up all of a sudden. I almost lost my best friend and my other friends because of him.

He turned away from all of you as he brought his hand to his chest.

Shadow Moonlight: If I die...I guess that means I'll be doing one thing right.

With that said, he took off in a sprint leaving you all in the dust.

Everyone: Shadow!

You all called out to him, but he ignored you as he continued to run.

(Y/N): He's gonna get himself killed if someone doesn't stop him!

Indigo Zap: Well, what are you standing around for? You have super speed, don't you?

(Y/N): Right!

You grabbed your geode and sped off.

Rainbow Dash: Y/N, wait!

She tried to call out to you but you were already long gone. She groaned in annoyance before turning back to the group.

Rainbow Dash: Anyone else willing to join me?

Sugarcoat: If I had the capacity to run at that speed. Other than that, it's a no for me.

Rainbow Dash: What about the rest of you?

She asked everybody else who only gave her looks of uncertainty. She then pouted for the thirtieth time today.

Rainbow Dash: Okay, that's the last time I say that.

She muttered to herself before walking past the crowd and heading off to where you and Shadow went. Meanwhile, you were looking all over the ship for any clues as to Shadow's whereabouts.

(Y/N): Shadow! Shadow! Where are you, man! Call out to me!

You shouted, but you couldn't hear or find him anywhere. Your search continued until you noticed something that caught your eye. One of the lifeboats was missing which prompted you to further investigate it. You looked at where the boat use to hang before the reality of the situation hit you like a truck.

(Y/N): He... he went out there by himself! ** He's gonna get himself killed! I've gotta go find the others!

You grabbed your geode and sped back over to where the others were before you stopped something which made you skid to a stop. You looked to see Sunset and Sci-Twi standing at the starboard side of the ship. Sci-Twi was currently holding her phone as it displayed the caller ID for Rainbow Dash as she was currently trying to call her, but it went straight to voicemail.

Rainbow Dash (voicemail): What up, nerds? It's Rainbow Dash having way too much fun being awesome to answer your call! So leave a message, if you're too old to text me!

(Y/N): She's gone too?!

Your voice startled the both of them before they turned over to you.

Sci-Twi: Y/N? Were you able to find Shadow?

You looked down at the floor and shook your head.

(Y/N): He... he took one of the lifeboats, which means that he and Rainbow and both are in the exact same amount of danger now.

They then looked back at the ocean as the fear of potentially losing two friends was too much to bear. You saw their current expressions before thinking over what you were going to do next. After giving it much thought, you slammed your fist into your hand with a determined look.

(Y/N): Girls... I'm going after them.

You said before walking over to a nearby lifeboat which immediately got Sunset and Sci-Twi's attention.

Sunset & Sci-Twi: What?!

Sunset Shimmer: You're doing what?!

(Y/N): You heard me. I'm not gonna let my best friend and one of my girlfriends die in this weather.

Sunset Shimmer: But, you can't go by yourself!

(Y/N): And why not? I don't want any of you to suffer the same fate. It's way too dangerous.

Sci-Twi: And somehow it's even more safe for only you to go?!

She shouted as everyone else had arrived.

(Y/N): Look, I've always gotten you girls mixed up in my problems, so I think it's about time that I handled things by myself.

Sunset Shimmer: You know for a fact that we won't let you do that. Besides, magic wouldn't even be here in the first place if I hadn't brought Princess Twilight's crown here in the first place.

(Y/N): That's where you're wrong! I've had V/N, one of the most notorious criminals of Equestria living in me for who knows how long! There was already magic here before you came through!

Rarity: Regardless of the circumstances, love, you shouldn't go by yourself!

You were about to say something else before Sunset and Sci-Twi quickly got into the lifeboat and sat down with crossed arms and stern expressions.

(Y/N): What are you two doing?! Get back on the yacht!

Sunset Shimmer: I'm sorry, Y/N, but we refuse to let you go alone.

Sci-Twi: I agree. We've been through too much to let that happen.

You glanced back and forth between the two of them to see that they were serious about this. You groaned before sighing in defeat.

(Y/N): There's no convincing you two, is there?

Sunset & Sci-Twi: Nope!

(Y/N): ...Fine. You two can come along.

You then turned around to face everyone else.

(Y/N): But the rest of you will stay here and work on getting the ship back in order. Is that clear?

They all nodded to your request.

Applejack: Crystal clear, sugarcube. We'll make sure this ship is back in shape before you could sa-

Her sentence was cut by her stomach growling and her face turning green indicating that her seasickness had returned.

Applejack: Gyuh... y-you know what I mean.

Sunset Shimmer: But you're seasick. Going below deck is the worst thing you could do.

Applejack: ** Not worse than losin' Rainbow Dash or Shadow.

Pinkie Pie: I'll help keep people calm! Get cake. I mean, keep people calm!

Lemon Zest: I'll go with you!

Fluttershy: And I'll make sure there's lifejackets for everyone. Even Grandchildren.

Sour Sweet: ** Count me in! I wouldn't want all those innocent people to die. ** Although, they'd better save a lifejacket for me.

Rarity: And I'll inform the below-deck crew.

Sunny Flare: You won't have to do it by yourself, dearie, for I'll come along with you.

She then walked up and looked at you with worried eyes.

Sunny Flare: Y/N, you'd better promise us that... that you'll bring our knucklehead back, won't you?

She asked, referring to Shadow. You nodded before smiling.

(Y/N): Count on it, Sunny.

You turned around and got onto the lifeboat before turning to look at the group one more time.

(Y/N): We'll find Rainbow and Shadow and be back as soon as possible. Alright Sunset and Sci-Twi, let's do this!

They nodded in unison before Sci-Twi used her magic to make the lifeboat lower into the water. Once the boat had been lowered into the water, you turned on the engine and started speeding off until you came to an abrupt stop for some reason. You were confused by this at first until you turned around and sweatdropped. It turned out that the boat was still tied to the yacht.

Sunset Shimmer: You forgot to untie the rope.

She said to you with a deadpan look which resulted in you chuckling sheepishly.

(Y/N); Hehe... my bad.

You untied the rope and took off. You continued wading through the storm until you were able to spot something in the distance. It was an island that had jagged rocks jutting out from the shoreline in front of it which meant that the three of you had to be careful.