Stealing Equestria

Frozen Quill sips his coffee sitting opposite Sunset Shimmer while Derpy reads a newspaper nearby. Applejack can be seen running the pastry and coffee counter a few meters away from the pair as she serves ponies who come up to her.

"As far as undercover dates go, this isn't so bad." Frozen Quill comments to Sunset Shimmer.

"It's not exactly romantic central, but it's not bad for the infamous pyro writer of the underground." Sunset Shimmer smiles.

"Oh please you two are going to make me hurl..." Vinyl states over their communicators.

"Come now Vinyl sweetie, don't get jealous. We have to keep up appearances after all." Frozen Quill smiles.

"Ugh, I still can't believe you side lined me for this heist! It's absolute discrimination..." Vinyl protests.

"We had to switch someone out and you lost the straw draw... You know it was fair." Frozen Quill states, sipping his coffee.

"We are criminals! If anything we did was fair it'd be a bloody miracle... The packages have been dropped off by the way, the contract says for fifty thousand bits worth of damage to the mall stores. My calculations say in order to reach that amount... Burn two stores and throw a couple of grenades into a few more, should bring you up to the desired amount. The getaway vehicle for this heist Spitfire will be the getaway pilot as somepony broke the van..." Vinyl informs the group.

"Derpy you're with me, we are going to collect those packages. Applejack keep an eye on the crowd here... This has all the potential to go badly wrong." Frozen Quill states as he stands up and adjusts his jacket.

"What about me?" Sunset Shimmer asks.

"Just look pretty till shit hits the fan. Be right back." Frozen Quill states before pecking Sunset Shimmer on the lips and promptly leaving with Derpy.

"Mother fucker just kissed her!" Vinyl protests and sounds like she fell off her seat over the communicator.

Frozen Quill and Derpy make their way through a pair of double doors next to where Applejack can be seen with her rifle hidden under the counter. Once through the double doors the pair put on their masks and collect the dropped off gas canisters that await them next to the maintenance entrance. They come back through the double doors making Applejack put on her mask and grab her rifle from under the counter while Sunset Shimmer puts on her mask and stands up to join them. The group walk up the escalators and upon reaching the top take a few steps forwards before Frozen Quill throws a grenade into the air above them. Once above the first floor Sunset Shimmer shoots the grenade making it explode, taking out many nearby windows and glass panels. Loud screams and surprised noises come from civilians in the area.

"Would all those who do not wish to die please get the fuck out!" Frozen Quill states as said civilians start leaving the area in a hurry.

As the civilians are escaping the group move up the mall. Sunset Shimmer and Frozen Quill split off up the escalator while Derpy and Applejack take the stairs to the left through a door. Sunset Shimmer throws a grenade into the wine store blowing it up and breaking a lot if not all of the bottles inside.

"Holy shit that was some expensive inventory, just a bit more." Vinyl informs them over the communicators.

Applejack and Derpy come out of the other side of the mall first floor and throw another grenade into the car display shop which blows up the car and the store. Making their way to the end of the first floor, Frozen Quill throws his gas canister into the fitness store which is then shot by Sunset Shimmer and spreads across the store.

"Hmm you do have a thing for fire don't you." Sunset Shimmer comments.

"You follow my work?" Frozen Quill asks, as they move round to more stores.

"Quite closely." Sunset Shimmer smiles.

Applejack and Derpy stop in the electronics store to shoot up the place and smash all their products while the gas canister is handed off to Frozen Quill, who uses it to burn the shirt store next door. After throwing a few more grenades around the cops finally arrive and so does the escape helicopter for the crew.

"I'm here, come on!" Spitfire informs the gang.

The group retreat to the helicopter while taking out the few cops who make it up the stairs to try and take them out. Once the crew reach the helicopter ropes are dropped and they are air lifted out of the mall.

The group enter the meeting room with Spitfire, giving her praise for her excellent flying and evasion skills.

"I feel that went rather well, Silverwing should be satisfied with the results." Sunset Shimmer states.

The TV comes on again and shows the regular image of Pandora.

"He is indeed. He expressed his gratitude in a large sum and some not well understood Hooviet Union singing. Although, after this very open display I'll have you lay low for a bit, but not for too long. The funds from this heist will be wired into your black market accounts like the last time. I should also discuss about a job I have for you. It's a simple little job and should prove no match for your combined skills. A jewellery store on the west side of Manehatten, nothing special. I'll give you more details in a week's time." Pandora congratulates and informs the crew.

"Sounds fun, I better not get side lined again..." Vinyl pouts at Frozen Quill.

"Straws Vinyl..." Frozen Quill replies.

"Sounds like you all are doing well together, I'm glad. If the rest of you would excuse us, I have some business to discuss with Frozen Quill." Pandora asks.

The group somewhat reluctantly clear the room, leaving Frozen Quill and Pandora alone.

"I'll admit, I'm curious." Frozen Quill stands up and walks around.

"You have been digging, Frozen..." Pandora states displeased.

"What? Me? Pandora... I'm offended." Frozen Quill poses a fake smile.

"You're such a horrible liar. I know it's you who is looking around for clues, but I assure you that I'm very good at hiding my tracks. Why don't we work more on bringing down the system than who I am." Pandora states.

"How am I supposed to listen to somepony whose real motive I know nothing about! I don't understand a single thing about why this group was made or it's purpose..." Frozen Quill sighs.

"Are you not having fun? Are your actions not causing chaos and disharmony within the system? Remember what this system did for you." Pandora asks.

"Nothing good at all... Destroyed my work and erased my accomplishments... I will also admit it is very fun running with this group..." Frozen Quill sighs deeply.

"Look, the system needs to be brought down and you are the only ponies who can do it. You are already proving this by pulling off two very successful heists. Maybe, and I mean maybe, if you continue doing good work I'll let you in on some more of my master plan. However, for now keep your head down and don't continue digging. I know you'd never normally follow orders, but for your sake and the whole of Equestria... Stay away from this." Pandora finishes before the TV shuts off and is put away.

"Are you going to listen to her?" Sunset Shimmer is leaning against the door frame which leads to the armoury.

"Not in the slightest. What about you, Mrs Shimmer?" Frozen Quill asks.

"I need a hard drink and some company. Shall we go to the sound proof room?" Sunset Shimmer asks, before leading Frozen Quill before he can answer.

Vinyl comes out from the doorway which leads to their rooms and wears a very distinct frown as she watches the pair walk off.

"Frozen..." Vinyl sighs deeply.