Author's Note

This is a really short part, as I didn't feel it fit with the rest of the chapter. But it's not in the prologue, so I can't really put it there.

Anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 1: Payback: Part 1: Recruitment

After a grueling debriefing, as Allen called it, we were given rooms in the castle to stay in.

The day after, we were clustered in a well-furnished room. Lots of furniture, elegance, and space. It was me, Leon, Jack the kiosk manager, and a bunch of other ponies who'd survived the attack.

It was then that Allen walked in. He looked grim. Conversations stopped, and all heads turned to him.

"We've tracked down a base of operations for this group." He started. "They're actually already infamous, but they're usually subtle. They call themselves Judgers. Their group is named Crimson Justice."

He sighed, looking almost defeated. "I hate to ask you all this, but we were stretched thin before this. Would any of you be willing to put aside your personal lives and help us get rid of Crimson Justice?"

I thought about it for a second, and stepped forward. "I will."

"So will I." I turned. Leon.

"And they're not alone." Jack stepped up.

No one else did.

Allen looked around, waited a few seconds, and nodded.

"Then you three, follow me. You'll get a crash-course in military training. Let's see how fast you can learn."