As Spike's ship was steered towards an island that was called "The Isle of Doom" Spike was training with Starlight and Sunset, at the same time. While he was outnumbered, he still had the upper hand. When the ship made landfall, he told them, "Alright, that's it for now, we've reached the Isle of Doom."

Sunset sheathed her sword and asked, "Are you sure this is a good idea?"

Rainbow Dash walked over and said, "He's had worse ideas before. Remember burning that grotto to the ground while we were still in it?"

Spike rolled his eyes, "Don't remind me. Anyway, it's not like we have a choice if we want Gunn's treasure."

As Spike disembarked the ship, he realized having his entire crew going everywhere with him attracted too much attention. So, he decided to bring Dash, Morgan, Time Turner, and Ember. When they went into the jungle, they could see a small camp set up by Monquistans.

One of them called them, "You there! Over here!" as the five of them came over, the monkey said, "Thank goodness, trained fighters. All the soldiers with us are simply here to ensure we don't steal anything from the Crown's power. They do absolutely nothing to help with the revolting Water Moles."

Time Turner raised an eyebrow and asked, "Water Moles aren't all that bad, despite the fact they usually smell like a wet dog."

The monkey shook his head, "No, no, you misunderstand. The laborers are in revolt!"

Spike was about to answer before Dash asked the monkey, "Is it a worker's strike, or is it a slave revolt?"

Spike didn't think of that. If the Water Moles were slaves that were revolting against their captors, he would fully support the revolt. There are very few things that he utterly despised, and slavery was one of them. "Answer the question. Are the Water Moles leading a slave revolt?"

The monkey gulped, but told the truth, "Y-Yes, they are. But you have to understand, the Crown says-"

Spike growled and told him, "The Crown can kiss my scaly dragon ass, I don't support slavery. In fact, I might support this revolt."

When Spike spoke in such an offensive manner towards the Crown of Monquista, they found themselves surrounded by guards, the captain of which told them, "Do you truly wish to become enemies of the Crown?"

Spike laughed, "Please, making an enemy of me is a big mistake. If you make an enemy of me, you make an enemy of Equestria."

The guard captain laughed back, "And why would the Crown of Equestria care about a lowly pirate? Men, take them away!"

Spike swung his tail, knocking the guard behind him to the ground and told the captain, "I may be a lowly pirate by your standards, but to Equestria, there's more to me than a pirate." before taking off his helmet, "To Queen Celestia, I am her beloved son. You're already dealing with a Civil War back in Monquista. Do you truly wish to wage war with Equestria?"

The other guards murmured to each other, there had been rumors spreading about a Pirate Prince, but they didn't think that the person who held that title was actually royalty. The captain stood strong and said, "You're bluffing! What sort of royal heir runs off to be a petty thug?"

Spike walked up to the captain and stared him dead in the eyes, giving a look meant to intimidate. "Try me. I won't be the one explaining to your superiors that Equestria has declared war on Monquista."

The guard captain was shaking, before saying, "F-Fine! Leave us be, but if you support this revolt, you'll regret it!"

Spike frowned, "That was your last chance. Just remember, I gave you the chance to walk away." before spewing fire, not enough to kill, but leave 2nd degree burns. As the captain was trying to get his metal armor off while screaming in pain, the other guards ran off screaming.

As the guards left the civilians defenseless, the rebel Water Moles ran out into the camp and chased them off as well. A Water Mole, who was obviously a Witchdoctor, came up to Spike and his group and asked them, "You don't side with the monkeys. We thank you for helping us drive them away. For too long they oppressed us. One of them was different though. Big monkey, he went deep into the jungle, never returned. It is sad, he was respected by the others. Perhaps he could have talked to other monkeys."

Spike bowed in respect, "It was nothing. There's nothing I despise more than slavery. Everyone should have the right to live their lives in peace and freedom."

The Water Mole smiled, "You are a good person. What do you call yourself? We wish to know your name so we can remember you."

Spike smiled lightly, "My name is Spike, but my pirate name is the Black Rose Dragon. I'm here for Gunn's treasure, and I have no quarrel with you or your people. You may do as you wish."

The Water Mole told them, "Gunn... the big monkey mentioned treasure before going into the Dark Jungle. I wish you luck on your journey. I hope we meet again one day." before leaving and returning to the injured Water Moles to heal them.

And so, Spike has chased off the Monquistans from the Isle of Doom, freeing a tribe of enslaved Water Moles in the process. One of them has told Spike that a Monquistan went into the jungle in search of a treasure. Is it Captain Gunn's treasure? Does Spike have a competitor for the treasure? And what will become of the Monquistans who fled the camp? Will Spike be declared an enemy of the Crown? Or will the risk of waging war with Equestria scare the monkeys out of the idea?

Find out next time!

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