Location: Unknown

Date: Possibly May 5th

Time: Unsure/Nighttime interval

Primary Objective: Seek out the 'princess' that the lavender pony, Twilight, spoke of.

Secondary Objective: Follow the ponies to an eligible area to begin Primary Objective.

I've been following these ponies for about, maybe, 10 minutes now, and I had managed to learn a few things about them. First off, they were all female. Honestly, I probably should have guessed by the pitch of their voices. Second, they had this thing called the elements of harmony, though I had no idea what it was. All I knew was that there was someone holding onto them, just in case things went south, and then they could use them as, what sounds like, some sort of weapon. I’ll have to ask about that when I get the chance.

We finally made it to the clearing but there was... something, that was holding onto what looked like some multi-colored diamond necklaces, and a crown. We're those the elements of harmony? The creature in question had purple scales, with green spikes and a white underbelly. I had heard about things like these from Mr.Johnson, when he had told me stories when I was younger. A dragon? And a male dragon at that, judging by the pitch of his voice, who was currently complaining about how tired he was.

Secondary Objective: Complete

Peeking my head out as soon as the ponies were gone, I looked around to try and get a lay of the land. From what I could see, there was a small town, or village, ahead, due north. Even further still, northeast, laying near the edge of the town, was a small cottage.

Curious, I quickly made my over, looking inside to see if anything was there. Other than some furniture, and some random white bunny that was sleeping on the couch, there wasn't really anyone there.

A brow raising, I backed away from the cottage and quickly made my way somewhere where I wouldn't be seen. I didn't stay long because I didn't want to risk getting spotted, so I continued down the path towards the small town, hiding in the shadows as I did so. Eventually, I came across a square wooden sign, and a small bridge. On the sign, it said 'Welcome to Ponyville'.
For a moment, this threw me for a loop, unsure of what this really meant. After a bit of time though, I felt my eyes widen as realization hit me. Those ponies from before, they weren't the only ones. Not knowing where to go from here, I saw the group of ponies that I was following in the forest earlier out of the corner of my eye, rounding a corner as I quickly followed after them, glancing around to make sure nobody saw me.

Speeding off, while still keeping quiet, I followed them all to a tree house near the center of the town. Oh, and when I say 'tree house', I mean an actual tree house. A house that was carved out of a tree. I actually thought that it was pretty cool.
Anyways the ponies had all gathered around one another, talking to one another, each one seeming to try to figure out what had happened as Twilight levitated…. Wait, what?!?

She could do that?! She levitated one of my throwing stars, that she more than likely taken from that wooden wolf I killed, before the group, spinning it slightly as they all took a good look at it.
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Golden Oaks Library
12 AM
“Well Twi? Whad'dya reckon it is?" Applejack asked, eyeing the odd device with a sense of confusion just as great as the other's were.

“I'm not sure Applejack. All I know is that it was jammed into that Timber wolf's head when I saw it.” Twilight answered, her magic flaring slightly as the object did a slight spin in the air.

“ I still think its weird. I mean, why red? And why an X, just like that X on that thing we saw in the forest?” Rainbow Dash asked, scratching her head as she flew closer to the item and took her own close look to it.

“Speaking of which, what did you say you saw on it, darling? You said it was written in equestrian?”Asked Rarity, a brow raising a she looked to her rainbow-maned friend.

“Yeah, well, it had the word 'predator' written on the side of it, and then a bunch of numbers and random letters.” Rainbow Dash recalled, a hoof to her chin as she did so.

“Spike, take a message to Princess Celestia.” Twilight told her assistant, a sudden look of confidence about her.

“Right away!” Spike sped off into the other room, the sound of rustling and tumbling objects entering the room as he desperately searched for a piece of parchment and his usual quill, soon rushing back into the room as he exclaimed 'found it!' Nodding, Twilight cleared her throat as Spike put the quill to the paper, more than ready to write to his friends request.

Dear Princess Celestia,

We found something in the Everfree forest, and Rainbow Dash managed to find some things written on it, in equestrian at that. The entire thing was black, except for a red 'X' near the center of it, and words written on the side, saying 'predator'. I humbly request that we can take this subject to a more secure, and able, setting such as the castle to be studied on. Also, while we were in the forest, a timber wolf pack had attacked us. We're fine, but the only reason is because, as they were walking towards us something hit their heads and... killed them. I have the object that stopped it with me, and would be more than willing to show it to you. Perhaps you may have an idea what it is?

Your Faithful Student, Twilight.

With one last scribble, Spike added the last period to the message, marking what he presumed to be the end.“Is that it, Twilight?” He asked, looking upwards from his written parchment.
“Yes, that should do it. Thank you Spike.”
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Outside the treehouse….

Primary Objective: Seek out the 'princess' that the lavender pony, Twilight, spoke of.

Secondary Objective Updated: Find Intel on the princess's location.

As Twilight levitated the scroll over to the dragon, who she had apparently called 'Spike', which was a pretty amusing pun of you asked me, the dragon blew a green fire at the letter, enveloping it in a smoky mist that then flew off on its own.

Not knowing what to expect I waited a good 5 minutes, myself having been seated on a branch and looking into the building to one of the windows, before something fib sly happened. A response came in the form of another scroll that, believe it or not, the dragon had belched out in a green flame, re-materialized before my eyes, a odd, official looking seal on it. Twilight opened the letter and read the note out loud.

My dear student Twilight ,

I am glad to hear you are well after that encounter with the timber wolves. Also, regarding this 'object', I will send a guard to retrieve in object in the morning. One of my high council scholars are likely to know of it. if not, then perhaps they can study it. Whatever had saved you must have came with the black object you stated, as well as the metal that stopped the timber wolf. I hope to meet this new being. As for you're request to come to the castle, I'm afraid that I must decline. The castle is currently filled with nobles of all sorts for this coming month's events, and I'm afraid that there would currently be no room to suffice. I ask that you, along with your friends, remain in Ponyville to attempt to learn as much of this creature as possible.

Signed, Princess Celestia

Oh fan-fricken-tastic. Now? I’m really screwed if they take my jet and study it. They might accidentally activate the weapons system, let alone the fact that it's defensive systems are currently in phase two, which is basically 'neutralize'. I don't need to start with a bad name here, so I’ll have to convince this princess to let me handle my own belongings, otherwise, she might risk injuring her own scientists, or worse.

Since it's still dark out, I think that I may be able to find out how to get whatever castle they're talking about. After all, how hard can that be?

Though, I wonder what modes of transportation these ponies have. So far, all I see is some pretty primitive stuff.

No sooner than that thought had come to mind, I heard what sounded like a train whistle come from nearby, as smile coming to my face as I caught sight of the steam train pulling into the station that wasn't too far away from where I was.

"Okay James,you're going to have to be quick about this, but stealthy. I'd say that my best option is to dart in between alley ways to avoid being spotted."

Nodding at this mental plan of mine, I set it into motion jumping from the branch I say on and quickly making my way to the alley, starting my zigzagging trek to the train station.

“So far so good.” I whispered to myself as I passed another two blocks.
Soon enough, the station finally came into view, but there was a pretty big problem. There was a pony there, sitting by a ticket booth, waiting for any late travelers. To my surprise though, there was also a clock on the top of the ticket booth.

"12am huh? Well, that solves the time issue."

Anyways, getting back on track, no pun intended, I would need to direct that pony’s attention away from the street so that I could sneak into the train. Trying use my surroundings to my advantage, I found a stone by my foot, along with some garbage pails in the next alley across from me. Letting out a silent chuckle, I picked up the stone and threw it at the garbage cans as hard as I could. The pony looked over with a jump, a brow of his raised as he sought out the source of the sound. As he did this, I got into the train as quickly as I could, hiding myself in the baggage cart where no-one else would see me.

Shaking his head, the ticket pony came back and boarded the train, muttering to himself as he did so.
“Must have been those stray cats again. I thought Fluttershy said she had gotten them already.”

The train let out a sharp hiss as it started to move again, the voice of another pony just barely ringing through as it went on.

“Let's get this back to the depot in Canterlot before sunrise! Then we can get this on an early start for its morning run!”

Well since, I’m on a straight shot to 'Canterlot', which I hope is where that castle is, then I guess that there's nothing more to do then just lay back, and enjoy the ride.

Author's Note

chapter edited by brightlight24

and for those of you reading now the sex and gore tag will be taking place in future chapters just not now