The Demon Brother Chronicles; Book 1: Midnight Illusion

     It was a chilly night. A cold breeze forced anypony outside to shiver. Midnight Illusion and his two business partners Sat alone in their small, two-storied building. Dracko, having fallen asleep in that position. They hadn't had a customer all day, but then again, it wasn't every day you needed a bodyguard. Their business was called Demon Brothers Protection Agency(or D.B.P.A for short) all of a sudden, they heard the bell at the top of the door ring. Midnight Illusion, a mute shadow pony, quickly scribbled, I've got it. Anon just nodded wearily, almost asleep. Midnight then wrote,Dracko, snore if you'll let me get it. Dracko did snore.

     He walked out front, to see a mint-green unicorn mare, no more than 5' 10" He nearly forgot his notepad, which he levitate into his hands. He tore off the page he just used and wrote, Can I help you miss?

     She wasted no time wondering why he wrote on the board. "Well I hope you can, otherwise I'm in for a world of trouble.

What is it that ails you, miss? Is someone chasing you? A grudge perhaps? he wrote.

     "Well technically yes, but a ex-coltfriend got out of jail, looking for me. I think he's still mad that I turned him in, which I'm not letting you know why he was there in the first place." She explained.

Fine by me. Now, how long will you be needing my services miss... he added the ... to indicate he didn't know her name.

     "It's Lyra. Lyra Heartstrings. You also don't have to call me miss. Now your service, I'll probably need you for at the most three days, just until things die down, or you need to kill my ex-coltrfriend."

Alright then miss Heartstrings, I'll be right back. With that he dropped off the large notepad, which he wrote how long he'd be gone, as Dracko was asleep, although it was almost time for Dracko to get up. Anon was plugged into the outlet, charging up. Shadow then made his way upstairs to his room where. He grabbed his gear. A small, compact tube with a sleeping bag, Three days worth of clothes, and some pajamas, which he put in a backpack as well as personal toiletries. He then threw on his shoes.

     With everything he needed in his backpack, he made his way downstairs, careful not to wake his friends in the process by bumping them. He then got out into the main room, to find Lyra pacing in circles. She looked relieved to see him. "Phew I thought you had  just abandoned me. I couldn't hear you leave, or come back which got me worried. He then whipped out a smaller version of his notepad.

Well worry no more, as I'm here now and ready to go. But before we do, I have a few things I need to 'tell you'. First off, if I signify you to stop, I.e. putting my hand across your chest, you do so. Two, at some points I may be inclined to hide in your shadow, which means i basically become your shadow. Three, the reason you can't hear me walk is because from my years of experience I find the quieter you are, the better. Finally, absolutely should you NEVER assume I left you. That being all, I am now ready to go. He then ripped it off and handed it to her, putting the mini-notepad in his jeans pocket with his telekinetic grip.

     "Alrighty then let's go. My house is roughly a mile away, so it should be a nice walk despite the cold breeze." With that, the duo headed to Lyra's house, stopping once to get freshly baked cupcakes at Sugarcube Corner, where they saw Dracko with one of his clients. "Who is that?"  Lyra asked, pointing at the odd pony out, talking with a mare with a toothpaste-colored mane.

The vampony? That's my partner Dracko Gatrian. He works at night. As to why he and his client beat us here is beyond me. in fact, before we left, he was asleep.  Without giving a second thought, he tore off the note and gave it to her. She had a small glint of fear in her eye after reading the note. He exchanged a wave with Dracko before he and Lyra kept on going.

     They were nearly at Lyra's house, about a fifth of a mile to go, when Midnight shot out his hand to stop Lyra, who was confused at being stopped when it was quiet and peaceful. There wasn't even a cold breeze anymore. His other hand shot out and caught a throwing knife by the tip, causing Lyra to become momentarily taken aback. There was then rustling as a figure darted out of the bushes and towards the center of Ponyville, a hood covering most of their face.

"Aren't you going to go after them?" She asked.

My job is to protect you remember, not assassinate or subdue someone, although I used to do that occasionally. He showed her the note as they continued on their way. At one point Midnight unconsciously grabbed Lyra's hand is his as he always did with female clients, in case he needed to swivel in front of them if somepony came with fists a-blazing, causing her to blush. But he didn't notice. He was too busy thinking about the attacker.

     As soon as they made it back, Lyra was greeted by her best friend Bon Bon, who was a bit surprised at seeing a stallion behind her. "Who's your new coltfriend Lyra?" Bon Bon teased.

     Midnight started writing. Miss, My name is Midnight Illusion, but I am not miss Heartstrings' coltfriend. I am here to protect her.

     "From what, the boogeystallion? Like I'm going to-" Midnight interrupted with his notepad.

Look Miss, just because I am mute, doesn't mean you shouldn't take me seriously. I am protecting her from her ex-coltfriend who got of jail, who threw this at her before we got here. He then placed the throwing knife on the small notepad. Now if it isn't too much trouble for you or miss Heartstrings, I'll need a place to put my items.

     "Upstairs, first door on your left. It's a guest room." He nodded, and went upstairs, leaving the two mares to themselves.

     "I wonder why you didn't beleive him, Bon Bon. What did he ever do to you? Have you ever met him?"

     " No, but all I'll say, is that every time you bring a stallion home, something happens. For all we know, he might just be a catfish." She then put her hands on her hips.

     "Not all the time. Besides, he actually is protecting me. I hired him roughly an hour ago, which he already seems to be doing his job." Lyra shot back. "It's not everyday you have your ex-coltfriend get out of jail wanting revenge you know."

     "You won this round Lyra, but don't expect me to be miss maid to him for the duration of his stay." It was at that point that Midnight came back down, but in sleep gear.

I'm not sure about you mares, but I think rest is something we should probably get if we want to be more alert tomorrow. Id enjoy some sleep if you mares also got some rest. With that, he took his leave, leaving the two mares alone once again.

     "Okay, so he wrote that nicely, but no reason to be super hospitable." Bon Bon said. Lyra rolled her eyes and headed to bed, but not before dropping in to say goodnight to Midnight, leaving Bon Bon by herself.

I hate it when Lyra brings back the hot ones. she thought as she made her way to the bed.I wonder why he's mute.