SnowFlake Fields

Maple Field paced back and forth. Each step she took echoed, disappearing further into the twisting cavern. She resided in an underground cave that jutted towards the mountains base. Many caves like this surrounded the range, though most have been sealed to prevent children from getting lost. It was hard for Maple to see, minus the faint blue light that shimmered from crystals which grew within cracks and corners. The floor was a bit damp from moving her brother into the cave, a cave she had not visited in two years. She looked toward the iron bars, rusted from the weather. Behind them was a limp figure, slightly breathing. However the eyes reflected the light perfectly and they stared right into Maples soul.

"Don't look at me like that, you would have tattled."

Maple stopped her foot and glared.

"Oak wouldn't have been able to protect the trees from pony logging if he wasn't on council."

Maple huffed at the darkness.

"Oh whatever, you won't last much longer anyway."

She stormed out leaving Mossy to lie in the dirt. The ground was cold, and ice formed where ever his body had touched the ground. The moss on his horns had begun to turn a deep white, with small red flowers blooming. Occasionally some petals fall downward producing for a second a small flame. The small spurts of energy were keeping Mossy alive, but for how long, he did not know.

***

Twilight, SnowFlake, and Spike still stood within the home. Twilight had looked over the mess with SnowFlake, taking note the frost has dampened into moisture. It seemed there was no struggle, minus the three claw marks on the wall. SnowFlake noticed the mask was gone too, and wondered if someone had taken it. Everyone knew Mossy had that mask; it was mystical to the villagers- something other worldly. Any communication that took place was commentary on the mess with SnowFlake explaining to Twilight what each herb did and which feather was used for. Twilight was impressed with how many local ingredients were here, and how she noticed a few looked like Zecora's. She wondered if Mossy and the zebra knew each other.

The three soon heard a crackle and then voice shouting into the house:

"Slowly step outside the home!"

SnowFlake responded:

"Identify yourself, and we will comply."

"This is Officer Written Bark... wait SnowFlake?"

Butter Zoom's voice soon quivered.

"She must have shown them where Mossy lived!"

A few murmurs were heard then the officer spoke once more.

"I request you please leave the crime scene so we may investigate."

As the group left the dugout cave they came face to face with a small crowd of ponies behind yellow painted logs labeled: 'Police Business".

The second the three were out, a group of deer with blue sashes entered the house, and Officer Written walked over to SnowFlake. He was a dark haired deer, with antlers that curled forward. The antlers poked through a blue hat adorned with a golden emblem that read: "Chief".  He wore a matching blue vest, and a belt which contained a notepad and pencil. His hoofs were black, and a bit worn from consent movement. Hair upon his jaw line was being to gray, and his black snot had a small scar on the left nostril, something he gained during his trainee days. His voice was rather husky; too much shouting had damaged his vocal cords.

"What's going on here Snow; this doesn't look good for you."

"I have reason to believe Mossy was kidnapped- but not from here."

The officer looked to Butter Zoom; Snowflakes childhood friend raised his head high, as his lip trembled.

"Well we have a problem then, because we've got an eye witness that says the little Dragon attacked Mossy in his home, as the other intruder stood guard.

Twilight eyes narrowed as Spikes grew wide with fear. The Dragon then stomped up to Written and shouted.

"I would never do that, and twilight is a Pony- and a Princess!" He almost forgot about his fears, but they returned once a couple of deer shouted: "Lies!" and he hid under Twilight's hind legs.

The officer did not even look at Spike as he continued to speak to SnowFlake.

"Any reason you're with the suspects?"

"All due respect Written, everything Butter Zoom told you was fabricated lies. We on our way to meet with Mossy then found strange patch of dead meadow in line with Mossy's home."

The Officer seemed taken back. SnowFlake was never the type to get involved- ever. Had the Alicorn used some kind of magic on the young reindeer?

Within a moment the investigation crew popped from the home and pulled Written away. They whispered among themselves. Twilight looked down towards Spike and softly coaxed him.

"It'll be okay Spike, you've done nothing wrong. We've done nothing wrong."

Snow leaned down towards Spike, and smiled.

"What you said back there was brave. Don't be afraid to speak your mind Spike."

The Dragon smiled faintly; however, the color soon drained from the dragons face as the Officer joined them.

"I Officer Written Arrest Spike the Dragon and Twilight Sparkle for kidnapping Mossy Rivers as well as damaging his living quarters. I shall inform you of your rights once you've been detained within your cells."

***

Blizzard watched the romantic event unfold. She had arrived just in time to hide herself among the bushes and watch the drama unfold. The words that foolish Dragon spoke amused her, and how hopeful those three were being simply tickled her fancy. However, the grin from her face changed to a scowl as her eyes came to Butter Zoom. That idiot forgot to mention SnowFlake had aided them. No matter, she had foreseen this betrayal coming. The mask from Mossy's home sure will provide useful now. She held in a giggle, and looked as the Princess with Dragon under toe walked away from SnowFlake with the officers. SnowFlake soon was alone among her uncles home, only the mocking police logs was her known company.

The deer paced a bit, looking at her uncles home. A yellow log was placed at the entrance, with strips of cloth blocking the entrance. She was unable to reenter the scene. Blizzard was curious about the deer, being Maples daughter she sure seemed capable to defend herself. Why hadn't the council member mention her daughter was so forward? One who clearly was an obstetrical? It would not do.

The pony motioned to leave her hiding spot, but then the reindeer leaned down towards some moss resting near the bottom of the mountain. SnowFlake did not move for a bit, only stared at the plant muttering. The deer then picked up a patch of what looked like bright green moss with her hoof, and waved it around a bit. The deer started walking back to town, carrying the moss with her. Blizzard shook her head, maybe Maple didn't inform her because her daughter a quack.