The Harmony Of Equestria

Findings

Twilight's Pov, Canterlot:

Me and the girls were on our way to see the princesses after receiving a telepathic message that seemed to be urgent by the tone of It.  The guards let us pass easy, probably being told ahead of time. Going down the large corridor leading to the throne room, Rainbow Dash voiced everypony's  thought at the sudden request to come here.

''So why do you think Celestia wants to see us? Some kind of threat?'' She asked.

''I don't know, but based on how she sounded, this won't be something that'll be as simple as just talking It out.'' I sighed.

Approaching the large ornate doors that lay In front, two guards opened the door with their magic and proceeding Inside, Princess Celestia and Luna sat looking rather glum and confused. Going up to them, I saw that their  eyes were somewhat bloodshot, a symptom of crying.

''Princesses, are ya okay?'' Applejack asked.

''...Hah...I am sorry to say that: no we are not okay, fair Applejack: far from It.''Luna's voice was shaking.

''What ever happened?'' Rarity asked.

Celestia sighed as she got up and looked at the window. For a minute, all was quiet until she spoke: ''There Is some disturbing news that has been brought to our attention.'' She  spoke softly.

''It would seem that our efforts to strengthen our alliances with the Griffon kingdom has hit a minor snag as the representative to deliver the peace treaty has been kidnapped.'' Luna said.

''That's horrible!'' I said.

''Yes, but the truly horrible and cowardly thing Is how we found out that enlisting In his aid along with Valiant Barrier, Iron Hammer, young Spike, and Frank: they were tasked with attempting to retrieve the representative, but sometime ago we received word that their carriage has been ambushed as well.'' Celestia sighed.

''Wait, how?'' Pinkie wondered.

''While still not completely known: we believe the use of guerrilla tactics to catch them off guard.'' Luna said.

''I don't mean to be rude your highness, but are you sure?'' Lavender asked.

The princess nodded as she levitated a cloth behind her to the floor and opened It, showing us something that made us gasp. One of Spike's scale, a part of Frank's shirt, and Is that Jamir's weapon?

''At first, we did not believe this to be true, but It has been quite some time and his amulet has not been responding.'' She said.

''This can't be happening!'' Fluttershy panicked.

''Easy there, darling: I am more than sure than our friends are alright, perhaps these Items were just lost.'' Rarity reasoned.

''Yea, I'm sure that wherever the guys are It's nothing they can't handle: besides, where could the be the worst place they could end up?'' Rainbow joked.

''This Is no laughing matter girls: The route they took was along one of the Griffon's main roads for Importing and Exporting goods, and as much as going to get them would be In my better Interest, we cannot as for the Issues with jurisdiction.'' Luna explained.

''Well, Is there anything that we can do princess?'' I asked.

''I...am afraid not. It Is up to Jamir to get him and the others out this mess and come home safely, oh how It Infuriates me to be just standing here and doing nothing.'' Celestia stomped her hoof on the floor.

I stood there, thinking about what the princess had told us when I felt my stomach cramp and a sudden wave of nausea come over me as I fell to the floor.

''Twilight, are you okay?'' Fluttershy asked.

''Ugh...no...everything...hurts...make It stop!..'' I yelled and grunted.

Jamir's Pov, Griffon Kingdom Prison,  Approaching the loading area:

If this has never been said, then l'm the first to: prison Is not all that bad as It seems. And hopefully I haven't gone crazy from the lack of pure sunlight on my face, but If you really think for a minute: so far all we've done Is just wake up and be escorted to lunch. But that will not be a regular thing as one way or the other: we are getting the hell our of here first shot and I think that I just found out how. Might be a close call, but It may be our only chance and I'm not going to waste It. So here's the rundown: once a week, the prison gets a fresh supply of supplies: Toilet paper, soap, bed sheets, etc, and every Wednesday around the evening, a carriage comes to deliver It with a few prisoners go and bring the dirty ones and trade. The whole process takes a few minutes, and there being no willing volunteers, me and the guys signed up with that unicorn we met: Flashing Deck.

Walking down a long service hallway, which mostly had nothing but a bunch of storage rooms and a few stains of something dried out and red on the wall, our pace picked up slightly. ''Ugh, guys, I think this Is blood.'' Spike held his nose In disgust.'' ''Eh, you get used the smell, at least I did.'' Valiant had a face of remembrance. Seeing a pair of double doors, I opened them and got a decent look outside.

A decent sized fence adorned with thin coiled wires went around the entire area, a slim shadow was cast over us due to the height of the columned building behind us and the ground was littered a few claw and scorch marks along with a few patches of blood, feathers, and some teeth.

''This really Is where the worst get sent, eh?'' Frank picked up a tooth.

''Yea, It's not all that bad If you don't get the warden's attention.'' Flashing chuckled.

''Why, you make sound like you've met the warden.'' Iron looked around.

''...I have and trust me when I say you don't want to make him mad: he did things to me...things that would make you think twice about doing wrong.'' She had a fit of shudders.

''Oh really? that's how Jamir Is should you piss him off: he even threatened to shit on the graves of those jackasses that got us In the forest by surprise.'' Frank laughed.

Our conversation was cut short by the sounds of wheels against the concrete path and a voice  In the distance saying: ''Go and get that delivery!''

Walking over and dragging the cart with me, I began to formulate my plot to get out of here, and while not pretty, there was a chance that It might work.

Unloading the fresh cargo and passing It to Flashing and somehow without her seeing: I did hand gestures to the guys one by one to get them to quietly get In, all the more while the unicorn not seeing this by going back and forth putting the stuff In a storage room.

For a few minutes, the goods were exchanged and everything seemed to go ok. Smiling, I looked around for something to help make this a little more easy. Bingo.

Picking up a small rock, my sights were set a random part of the wall as I chucked the rock.

''Huh?'' Flashing turned her head towards the sound.

Hopping Inside, I tapped the side of the carriage to which It began to move.

''We did It: huh, guess this wasn't so stupid.'' I thought.

But then came the part of enduring this smell. Oh god, I think I'm gonna puke, just what the hell passes for sanitation here?

Judging the distance beforehand, I assumed that It might take about a minute to get past the gate, so as long nothing happens-''Some prisoners are escaping!'' I heard Flashing yell.

Or that could happen.

The carriage stopped and the hoofsteps and flapping of wings had me scrambling to get up but I suddenly was grabbed by the collar and slammed down on the hard ground.

''Hold It right there!'' A guard held me down.

''Hey, let me go!'' Spike yelled.

''Just hold on, I'll get us out of here: You might not believe me, but we're Innocent.'' I kept my composure.

''They all say that.'' The guard scoffed.

''Then take us to the warden: since you won't believe us, maybe whoever's In charge will.'' Valiant snorted.

''He'll just tell you the same thing we did.'' We were hoisted up and pushed back Inside.

In hindsight, this was not that well thought out, but being In my shoes might make you think a little sluggish.

Finding my 1st attempt to be a setback, nothing I can't bounce back from, I allowed myself some time to think about a few things: most of all, how the girls must be, but considering It's only been a day, so they wouldn't be worrying their heads off. Regardless, we are accused of something that I know that Is not true. Huffing, the guards led us to a office door that overlooked the prison from a tower. The door opened to reveal a room decorated with different forms of furniture: some being made of wood, some made of glass, and a few with bones for the legs, handles, or trim. Seeing lush velvet curtains and smelling perfume, a groan and the faint sound of sucking, this left me speechless. Looking towards the source of moaning and groaning, In a chair sat a very disheveled Griffon with a dark blue and white feathered coat with a small vest on and wearing a beret.

He seemed to be oblivious until I cleared my throat and he looked at us. ''And just what Is this?'' He spoke In a deep voice.

''The prisoners that tried to escape: they wanted to meet with you.'' The guard pushed us down.

Grunting as he readjusted himself and lit a cigar, he took a long drag before blowing out a cloud of dark smoke that reached my nostrils and I began to cough.

Gesturing to bring me closer, the guard slammed my head on the table, the sudden movement giving a light headed feeling.

''So you must be my new specimen to play with.'' He gave a dark, low laugh.

''What do you mean, specimen?'' I had to crane my eyes upward to see him.

He looked under his desk and told the mare sucking him off to go a little slower as he rested a paw on his face In a laid back manner.

''You see, my two legged friend: my profession, no I dare say my purpose In life comes from acquiring rare and exotic species all overthe world. To me, this gives me great pleasure In deciding the faith of another living being and making It end: 'Snap!'...that easy. You are here because of a favor that I cashed In from a long-time partner of mine: Ms.Azure Light, I presume you know?'' He stared me In the eyes the entire time.

This guy was seriously getting underneath my skin: almost If he's radiating an aura that just says bad trouble, but he continued with his little speech.

''You may be wondering why you all are here: and here Is your answer: You have been charged with: the kidnapping of a Equestrian representative and declaring an act of war via a threatening letter from the princesses to have you released with the price being war should the Griffon Kingdom not agree to the set terms.'' He smiled.

''You can't do that: It'll destroy and slander the princesses's good names and bring about more bloodshed than we could ever Imagine!'' Valiant yelled.

''Precisely, yet It matters not since you will be 'Broken In.' So this conversation, while way off topic Is still amusing.''

''Fucking bastard, I'm going to-'' A claw was wrapped around Frank's throat.

''I would like to have that attitude removed from now on.'' He put out his smoke right on my face.

''Ahh!'' I thrashed around, the hand on my head keeping me In place.

''There we are, consider that a warning of sorts: and while we are talking about that topic, you should know this: every Inmate who comes In, stays In, lest they risk coming out In a body bag...or without all of their body parts.'' He snickered which broke Into a laugh.

''So what's gonna happen to us?'' Spike was shaking.

''Since you attempted to break out, you get the usual punishment for those who dare defy my rule: confinement for a month.''

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''What?!'' We yelled. ''You can't do this you asswipe!'' Frank broke away and charged for the warden, only to have a 19th century flintlock pistol pointed at him.

''Always come prepared, dear boy: get them out of here.'' He waved his hand.

Pulling us back up and taking us out the room, I had one thing to say before they hauled us off.

''WAIT, wait: tell me one thing.'' I demanded.

''And what Is that?''

''Your name.'' I stated.

''You may call me warden Sergo.''

''Great, what the fuck are we gonna do now man: we're going to fucking solitary!'' Frank panicked.

At this point, I kinda ran out of options but someone had to stay strong and I guess that fell to me. But If we're gonna get the hell out of here, we can't do It alone, we'll need some allies.

''Don't sweat It guys, yes this Is fucked up, but this time I'll think of something.'' I thought.

I merely gave Frank the best shrug I could manage as we were dragged away to be stripped of the daylight for a month...damn It.