Chapter 7: Eastern Isle
''Tie down those ropes before they come loose!'' A wave of salty water hit Sea Swell as he shouted. Shimmer Star ran for the rope and grabbed it with his teeth and wrapped it around a cleat twice.
A loud snap rang over the storm and Shimmer spun around to see another rope come clean off its cleat. Twilight Sparkle used magic to grab and secured it again. As another rope on the sail came loose, Fluttershy flew up and tied it around its post again.
''This storm is going to tear us apart!'' Shouted Shimmer as the tied a knot in a rope.
''Aye, we're in for a rough ride!'' As he shouted a loud crack sounded clean over the storm. Shimmer turned to see the main post leaning to one side, and begin it descent to the deck.
''Get out of the way!'' Shimmer shouted. He turned his head to run and a plank of wood hit him. The world around him went black and the last thing he saw was Fluttershy running towards him.
When Shimmer came to, he was sitting on a sandy beach. Wreckage of the boat was scattered everywhere and Shimmer could tell that Sea Swell was trying to gather all the pieces.
''Oh, Shimmer, you're awake, I was ever so worried.'' Shimmer turned on his side to see Fluttershy. Pain shot up his leg as he did so. Fluttershy jumped up and prodded his rear left leg, drawing another painful groan from him.
''Oh no, I think your leg is broken.'' Shimmer grunted and, despite Fluttershy's protests, stood up, shifting his weight to the right, leaning against Fluttershy for support. They walked up to where Twilight was sitting. Sea Swell walked up to them
''Welcome to the Eastern Isle, Discord Island.''