The Sulreif Demigod

“Princess. We have gathered your friends as ordered” A royal guard spoke just after opening the door to the throne room.

Twilight was surprised that they already brought them here. Maybe they were just quick, or maybe the stress made it feel like every minute lasted a second.

“Send them in” she commanded, with only Spike by her side; that still wasn’t sure of the situation.
Both Princess Luna and Celestia hadn’t made any sound in a while, making Twilight even more nervous. She was getting better at hiding it though. The white pony in armor bowed down just as 4 ponies entered the room in a line; Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash was in front of the line and as soon as she saw Twilight, she took off the ground and flew over to her.

“Twi, what is going on?! 2 guards came to my house and said that you needed my assistance immediately” Rainbow Dash said while flapping her hooves around.

“Same here” Applejack said while walking closer with Rarity and Fluttershy behind her.

“So what seems to be the problem dear?” Rarity said softly.

“W- what do you need us for?” Fluttershy said silently from behind.

“I will inform you all in a moment” she quickly said before looking back at the guard still standing in the door opening.

“What about Pinkie Pie?” she asked.

The guard lifted his chin up a little. "She wasn’t around her home, so we continued to search for the others, as to your command princess”

“I see. Thanks my royal guard. Me and my friends will need some privacy, so make sure we are not interrupted, by others than Celestia, Luna or if there is more information about Pinkie Pie” She said with a strict undertone.

“Understood” the guard responded as he went back out the door, closing it behind him.

Twilight looked back at her friends that were staring curiously at her. She made a small sigh while Spike was standing next to her, looking just as curious as the others.

Twilight looked up and began to speak “Lately I was informed about a murder done by magic. I won’t go into details, but it sounds like the murderer is cold blooded and won’t hesitate to kill anyone that comes near”

Though she wasn’t finished, Rainbow Dash began blurting out. “B-but… you don’t know who did it?”

Twilight looked at Rainbow Dash who was still airborne in front of her. “I’m afraid not, but guards are already investigating the case, and I will do everything to keep Ponyvillie safe”

All the 4 ponies had different expressions, but they all had a hint of anger or fear.

“Ah’m sorry to interrupt Twi, but what is it you need our assistance with exactly?” Applejack took a few steps forward.

Twilight looked shortly at Spike and then looked back at Applejack.

“For now I just want you all to stay in the castle, under the supervision from the guards”

A few seconds of silence passed by.

“What do you mean?” Rainbow Dash then asked while lifting an eyebrow.

“I don’t want to put any of you in danger, so the only choice is for you all to stay here until we have figured out who did this horrible crime. It’s for the best” Twilight ended.

“What?” Rainbow Dash was quick to respond as the others kept quiet.
“What are you talking about? We should be out there, saving Ponyvillie from that psycho!”

Applejack quickly hushed at Rainbow Dash. Twilight bowed her head down slowly “As I said, I have sent out a great amount of guards to capture the guilty. Until then, I don’t want to worry about my friends being in serious danger” Twilight could see Rainbow Dash being irritated.

“Are you seriously suggesting that we all stay here and hide while all the ponies in Ponyvillie could be dead?!”

Applejack took a step forward “That’s enough Dash!” she said sturdily.

“No!” Rainbow Dash yelled back.
“I don’t care if Twilight is a princess or not. She can’t give me orders like that! I am getting out of here!”
In a swift move, Rainbow Dash flew over and opened the big door.

“Dash! You’re staying right here!” Applejack commanded with Fluttershy looking frightened behind her.

“To hell with this” Dash let out before flying out of the room.

“Gosh dangit. Shouldn’t you send guards after her or something?” Applejack faced Twilight who looked surprisingly calm, like she expected it to happen. “Let her go. I can’t force her to stay here”

Applejack grinded her teeth, just before walking up next to Twilight, followed by Rarity that had been too shocked to speak and Fluttershy following safely behind.

“We will stay by your side, princess” Applejack winked.

“That’s right” Rarity then said just as she got beside her. Twilight couldn’t help but to make a small smile.

“Thanks” she said silently.

***

“What is troubling you my sister?” Luna asked nervously.

Celestia had called Luna into her royal bed chamber, where the 2 sisters were now standing around a small round table, in a room only lightened up by 2 windows on the wall.

“Is it the murder I heard about? Are you unsure of what to do?” Luna asked while tilting her head a little.

Whenever Celestia had worries, she often called Luna into the bed chamber. She felt safer around familiar objects. From the purple pillow, to the family photo on the nightstand.

Celestia looked up “You know about the murder?” She asked curiously.

“Not much. A guard spoke of a murder done by magic, and that you had placed Princess Twilight in charge of the case” Luna explained.

The dark purple walls were surrounding them, and with only the 2 windows, the light source was small.

“I am just not sure what to do. Why would a unicorn use its magic to commit a murder? And by what I’ve been informed, it must have been a massive amount of powerful energy. Normal unicorns aren’t able to just tear ponies apart” Celestia looked to her right, staring at the photo on her night stand, showing her and Luna with their parents, in front of a couple of fresh trees.

“Maybe the unicorn has just been practicing magic like that. If you are willing to kill another pony, your mind must really be focused around it” At the moment Luna looked calmer than Celestia.
“Besides” Luna looked at her sister.
“Princess Twilight is on it. I am sure she won’t let us down” she reassured.

Celestia sighed “I hope you’re right”