Stalker

by Pokko

First published December 18th, 2013 06:20

One morning, Twilight discovers Fluttershys mother was strangled. by a scarf. Everypony thinks that Fluttershy is responsible, but Twilight knows better. She knows Fluttershy would never kill a fly - theres no way she'd kill a pony.
She'll do anything to prove the mare inoccent.
But little does she know the killer has been stalking her all along...

Chapters

Chapter 2 - the letter
Chapter - 4 Rum?
Chapter 5 - gunshot
Chapter 6 - final ending
Chapter 1- Scarf

Chapter 2 - the letter
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Chapter 2 - the letter

Shock. It became insanly cold. I shoudn't be here. I should go to fluttershy and comfort her. I'm so lost in my thoughts, I barely notice Applebloom gesturing me inside.
''T-Thank you, applebloom, but I should go..'' I stutter.

I turn and start flying as hard as possible to fluttershys cottage, without letting applebloom speak another word.

A gnat. A nusience. This mare might get in the way. If she's as smart as I hear, Then we're gonna have a problem.

Maybe I should send her a little letter.

I'm out of breath by the time I'm at the cottage. How can Rainbowdash do this every day? I start on my hoofs toward the home, only to be stopped short by police.
"Sorry ma'am, I'm this is a crime scene, only availible to police. Please leave."
"Where is Fluttershy!?" I yell, A bit louder then I should.
"Please lower your tone."
"Where is Fluttershy?" I ask, Calmer this time. Despite my calmness, I was boiling inside. Where is she?! Don't they care that I'm her friend?! Shoudn't I be aloud to get in?!
"She is in custody. Now, I'm afraid to ask you to leave."
Custody? "When can I visit her?!"
"Leave, before I do it myself." Rude!
I quickly left, not wanting to get into any trouble with the police.

With Questions swirling in my head, I manage to make it home. Quills and paper will have to wait.

I open the door, somewhat exhausted.
"I told you, she's not here!" A familair voice exclaimed.
As I entered the room, I noticed 2 colts, looking much like policemen.
"huh?" I exclaim. All eyes were glancing at me.
"Sit, please." One of the policemen said.
I stole a glance at Spike, who was now watching.
I plopped down on the seat across from the policemen. The policemen still stood up, though. Probaly trying to look more scary then they were. They were doing a good job of it, too.
One cleared his throat. "Are you Twilight sparkle?"
"I already told you she was!" Spike exclaimed, a little bit eager. He most likely doesn't like them. Can't blame him.
The other policemen gave him a creepy, almost threatening glance. I growled. He came into my house and is now being rude?
"Yes." I said, a little bit harsh. What business do they have in my house?
"How does Fluttershys relationship with her mother work out?'' Relationship? They almost never see each other, But I'm not gonna make anything harder for Fluttershy.
''They got along well."
One by One, the questions poured out. Some linking back to another, and some absurd. My heads dizzyness is just making this harder. Now for the last question. I took a deep breath. This is hard.

Upon grabbing a brown paper bag, he carefully lifted a scarf out. It had music notes and was pink - and - blue.
''Do you reconize this scarf?''
''Yes, It was fluttershys. She used it when it snowed. Let me tell you, she loved that sc-''
''Thank you.'' Wait what? Then it hits me. He never told me how her mother was killed. ''N-N-o! You're wrong! she didn't kill her mother!'' It seemed like I even startled him.
''We'll be leaving now.'' Quickly, they left the room. Leaving me with my thoughts. After a while of utterly silence, I spokeup.
''Spike, why don't you go and comfort Rarity?'' He seemed to get my message that I wanted to be alone.
After more silence, a sudden noise made me jump. It was a letter, probaly from Princess Celestia.
But it wasn't, from what I could tell. I read it out loud.

''Go away, little girl. You have been warned. Or you'll be next.''

Chapter - 4 Rum?
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Chapter - 4 Rum?

I coudn't sleep that night. I'd doze off a few times, but always awoke. I checked the clock, 8:41 AM. I got up and went to fix breakfast. Since I didn't wake him up, Spike won't be there to fix breakfast. Might as well let him sleep, I can image Rarity being a handful. As I finally managed to drag myself to the stove, a sudden familair sound popped up. It seem to come from the living room. Now fully awake, I rushed to the living room, where a box stood, letter attached.
Probaly a gift from someone, most likely a ''are-you-alright'' gift. I opened the letter, and although i tore some of it, I managed to get it out. That letter was sealed in a envelope tight! I read it out loud. Which was hard, because of the deep and messy letters.

''Give up. Fluttershy is guilty, and even you are smart enough to know that.''

What?! Is this a cruel joke? I checked the envelope and the box for a address. There was none! Whoever must be a unicorn, I thought. With a boiling temper, I reacted as quickly as possible, and threw it out the door. The door made a loud clang as it closed. There! As I walked back into the kitchen, still mad, I started making eggs. I got 8 eggs, 4 for me, 4 for Spike, and cracked all of them harder then i should've, turned on the stove, and started frying the eggs with the old pan I got a long time ago. Suddenly, there was a very LOUD crash from outside. What in Celestias name?! Quickly turning off the stove, I hurried outside. What was left of the package was about 12 feet away from the libaury. There was broken glass everywhere! The smell of rum was in the air, which was dripping off the glass. Now I was steaming. Whoever sent it clearly wanted to hurt her, even kill her! Now the neighbors were outside, on there yards, clearly shocked. Ugh! Without bothering to clean up the mess, I decided I need to investigate further. Like a Private Investigator. coudn't do it myself, they wouldn't let anypony investigate a crime scene without a badge! I need to take my mind off of it. I went back to the eggs, which were now cold, and finished cooking them. I put half and half on two plates, and wolfed down my breakfast, leaving the other plate for Spike. I knew what to do. I'd write a letter to Princess Celestia, asking for permission to investigate a crime scene. But I needed a good excuse to why. If I were to tell her I'm working on a crime scene, she'd send bodygaurds following me from left to right. I know she means well, though. Maybe I could hire a Investigator? No, Those cost hundreds of dollars.
Sigh. I'll think of something. I checked the clock again. 9:12.I wish time could go faster. I needed to see Fluttershy!
--------------------------------------Time skip provided by Sheldon cooper-----------------------------

After a couple of hours, which seemed like days, It was finally 12:30. Time to visit fluttershy! With a dash, I headed off to the police station.

''Next!''
I trotted toward her.
''How may I help you?''
''I'd like to visit a pony.''
''Name?'' Coudn't she rememeber it from last time? I suppose not, after all, she has to ask for hundreds of names each week. ''Twilight Sparkle.''
She handed me a blue card. ''Return it when you're done.''
''Thank you.'' Atleast she was less grumpy from yesterday.
I walked to a door which said ''VISITORS.'' I think its the right one. I walked through the door, Gave her my blue card, and she assigned me a seat. A couple of words with the gaurds later, Fluttershy finally appeared on the other side of the glass.Her eyes showed no life and she looked a little pale.
''Flutters! Flutters! I'm going to prove you Innocent! You see, I'm working on your ca-''
''Step out of it.'' Was this Fluttershy talking?
''What?''
''I don't want you getting hurt. Please, get out of the case.''

Without letting me speak again, She went over to the gaurds to be returned to her cell. Now I was more worried then before. What just happened?!

I was back at home, and I kept thinking about what Flutters said. This isn't like her at all!
I coudn't investigate, and I didn't have enough money for a Private eye. Fluttershy Is acting more strange then ever. Then, it hit me. I would have to sneak in Fluttershys house for Investigation.

Tonight.

This damn headache won't go away. Maybe its because of the mare. She's most likely dead now, though. I need to go back. I knew Fluttershys mother had hidden 7500 bits, her life savings, incase of a emergency. Maybe I didn't check well enough. If the police found it, then they would've mentioned it. I need to go back to the house and search again.
Tonight.

Author's Note

So, Twilight and the killer (will be revealed soon!) will go head to head without even knowing it.

Chapter 5 - gunshot
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Chapter 5 - gunshot

I looked at the clock. 11:59 PM. Everypony would be asleep. My hoofs started to tremble. Could I get away with it? Is it worth the risk? For Fluttershy, it is. I opened the door, slowly, so it won't creek, and stepped outside. It was as cold as could be. As silently as possible, I closed the door, and flew off to Fluttershys cottage.

As I landed on the doorstep of the cottage, I began to wonder. How would I get in? I should've thought of this sooner! With a silent sigh, I walked around the cottage. Surely there had to be something! As I began to gave up, it hit me: Teleport! With a magic blast, I'm inside. Good. Now to search for evidence. As I read earlier, killers aren't as smart as you think. They leave something behind, whether its a letter or a string of hair. I looked inside and out of the house, but nothing showed up to prove Fluttershy innocent. Oh please oh please let there be evidence! Wait - the living room! I haven't checked it! With a flicker of hope, I went to the living room. As I entered, I saw a flash of movement. I hid behind the nearest furniture, which was a couch, out of fright and natural instinct. I peeked from behind the safety of the couch.
It was Lucas. Fluttershys old friend. He must've done it! But why?! They were such close friends! Ugh! I can't be-
''Hold the hoofs up nice n' slow, Lucas.'' a deep voice spoke.
Lucas froze. A male leg was sprung over the window cell, followed by a male body. I had no idea who he was. Whats going on?! Lucas is a unicorn, the mysterous male one was earth. Lucas must've been apart of it too, then. ''You search the kitchen, I'll search this one.'' With a smug face, the earth one trotted to the kitchen. I went back to the safety of the back of the couch. Maybe I could use magic to do something... one by one, I checked off my options.
Teleportion? He would surely hear me, and most likely come after me. besides, I coudn't teleport anyway, my energy is wary...
Distraction? I could distract him with a lamp or something, but it was far too risky. Too many possibilities. Too many endings...
My thoughts were interrupted by a loud clang. ''What happened?!'' the deep voice called out from the kitchen. ''Just a roach. House is full of em'.'' I went back to thinking, and narrowed it down to one choice. I peeked out again, and, with magic, I levitated a unplugged lamp, and, slowly, lured it to me. I silently took a deep breath. Here it goes. I slowly stepped out of safety, and, slowly, headed toward Lucas. His back was turned to me. Perfect. With a struck of movement, I bashed the lamp directly on his head. With a crack from the lamp, I yanked the cord out. I put the lamp down, and tied his hoofs up with the disconnected cord. I didn't wanna hurt him, but what choice did I have? ''Ya thought that desperate act was gonna save ya?'' With a jump, I was soon face - to -face with the deep voiced stallion. he had black eyes, grey hair, and a white body, which was followed by red peircings on his ear and snout. I was frozen in the state of shock. I coudn't move. He frowned. ''A dud? I usually don't make mistakes like that. Well, time to join your friend on the floor. With a smug grin, he pointed a gun at me.

And shot.

Author's Note

One more chapter to go!

Chapter 6 - final ending
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Chapter 6 - final ending

I don't know what happened. Right before I passed out from pain of the bullet, I used a distress signal. Which was hard to do, considering I coudn't think. Now I'm in a hospital bed, and all of my friends were there.

....except Fluttershy.
When I awoke, I could hear talking, but coudn't make out the words. It was a blur to me.With a loud shove of a door, a policemen, or what I could make out of it, stepped inside. Carrying Fluttershy. I smiled, I was so tired, I could barely even lift a wing. The policemen spoke, but all I could hear was ''Out of Custody, caught.'' I closed my eyes and happily sighed.
I did my job to help Fluttershy, even if it meant a string between life and death. Now, I finished it, and it was time for bed.

Chapter 1- Scarf
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Chapter 1- Scarf

I sighed and put on my empty backpack. I needed supplies, such as quills and ink. Spike coudn't get them for me like usual, because he had a real bad stomach ache after eating all those sweets, even when I told him not too. I wasn't lazy - I was fairly sure - but I've much rather be studying and reading books then getting paper and such. Ok, stay focused. I made a mental checklist of what I needed to do. First was visit Applejacks farm, she promised to get spike a apple tart. I'll start with that. I started trotting toward the direction of the farm, but I noticed something. Everypony was staring at me, some murming things to other ponies. Was something wrong? I guess I should just ignore them,

(Apple acres)
As finally getting to the farm, I sighed, reliefed. Those murming crouds were getting more annoying then strange. I looked around, it was silent. Strange, the apple family was always up. Maybe I came too early..No, it was 8:15 when I left, and it only takes 40 minutes to get here, surely the apple family would be up before then. Ok, now I'm really worried. I took quick steps, up onto the door. I knocked, no answer. I knocked again. Now I was really nervous. A sweat bead appeared on my forehead. Oh no! What if something horrible happ-
My thoughts were cut off by the loud squeak of the old door. Applebloom was there, here eyes a little bit pink. They were swollen, too. She sniffed.
'Ya here to see applejack?' The sniffled filly said.
'Yes! Can you get her? I was so wo-''
I was cut off, again, but this time by applebloom.
'Ya don' know, do ya?'
Oh no! Back to worrying again. Something bad DID happen!
'N-N-N-o, what happened?' I half talked, half squeaked out.
Appleblooms expression quickly turned to sadness.
'Fluttershys mother was killed.'

Author's Note

This is sorta a test. If this gets some positive feedback, I'll continue.
Do you guys like the plotline, though? I'm not really all that good and keeping the character in..well, character.
Sorry for the shortness! Next chapter It'll be longer, I swear! ;-;