Project Midnight Book Two-Betrayal

Another night in Maretropolis meant another night of crime. A car began zooming through the streets, being chased by police vehicles while both sides exchanged gunfire.

"PUNCH IT WILL YA?!?"

"I'M GOIN!! I'M GOIN!!" The driver shifted gears as they turned into an alley. Quickly shutting off the head lights, the criminals hid in the shadows as the cops zoomed by unaware they had given them the slip.

"They're gone!" A look out said as the group laughed to themselves. They were another group of thugs who had just robbed a super market. One of them was carrying the bag that held the money and dumped it all over the backseat, the thieves laughed among themselves as they counted the stolen bits.

"Damn we are GOOD!"

"No. You're anything but good." A shadowy figure crashed onto the hood of their car as it spoke with an eerie metalic voice.

"OH SHIT!! IT'S DREAD WING!!"

"GET US OUT OF HERE!!"

The driver fired up the engine and went into full reverse as Dread Wing flew up, staring down at them like a phantom coming out of the shadows. As the car revved up the engine suddenly exploded out of the hood and onto the street as if somepony just reached in and yanked it out.

"What the hell just happened?!?"

"Who cares! Grab whatcha can and we'll meet back at the hideout!" The group scrambled out of the vehicle, holding as many bits as they could carry before scattering in all directions, unaware that they had already been lead into a trap.

"Chief. This is Dread Wing. Suspects are on foot and on the run."

"Copy that Dread. ETA five minuets."

"More than I need." Dread wing swooped down after the first thief and snatched him off the ground. The two landed on a tall building where the thief was being held by his throat, over the edge.

"Now here's how it's gonna go: You're gonna tell me where your buddies are headed and I'll let you go."

"Screw you rich boy!" The thief spat on his mask before feeling him let go.

"AHHHH!!! WHIP! huh? what the?" He looked up to see a rope had been tied to his ankle. Dread Wing was now annoyed by his uncooperative behavior and took out what looked like some kind of throwing star and began to slowly cut the rope.

"H-hey! what're you doing?!?"

"Isn't it obvious?" He responded in a casual manner as the blade slowly went back and forth, cutting deeper into the rope. The thief thought he was joking but couldn't tell with that mask on his face and as the blade neared the end he finally snapped.

"OKAY!! I'LL TALK I'LL TALK!! JUST PLEASE PULL ME UP!!" He sobbed out of desperation as he was slowly hauled back up to find himself in Dread Wings grip again.

"TALK! Or you'll be this weeks street pizza...."

"Okay okay! The old apartment on grand avenue! Huge place all boarded up! ya can't miss it!!"

"Thanks." Dread Wing flung the thief onto the roof before tying him to the buildings antennae as it began to rain.

"Wait! You can't leave me here, I'll catch a cold!"

"Don't worry, I've called for a police escort to pick you up. See ya!" Dread Wing flew off into the city knowing the rest of the power ponies would rendezvous at the hideout when he received a message from Canterlot.

"Hello Midnight, it's your mother. I know you're probably busy but I want you to know your father and I are very proud of you and so is your sister. Be safe and make sure to get to bed on time, love you!"

"Mom..." His voice sounded depressed. Midnight had been away from home for weeks, ever since he joined the team. Though the life of a hero was great it was kind of lonely despite the numerous fans coming to him for an autograph or the famous stars around Manehattan who'd invite him to their parties.

"Dread Wing. This is Waller, do you read?"

"I'm here."

"I just talked with the team, they'll be able to handle the robbers. Why don't you head back to your suite? You worked hard tonight."

"Will do chief, over and out."

"Don't call me 'chief'." She said in a threatening voice. Making Midnight gulp from nervousness.

"Yes Ma'am!"

Next Morning

Prince Midnight awoke to another sunrise in his five star suite in the "Four Seasons Hotel"; Where he was staying. Being able to rent out a room such as this came with the perks of being both a hero and royalty, at first it was exciting but now it all seemed routine.

Knock Knock Knock!

"Huh?" A gentle knock was heard at the door before the prince could get his morning coffe which seemed strange since he didn't arrange for any room service to be sent to him this morning.

"Who could that be?"

Click!

"HELOOO DARLIN!!" The pony who came to see him was none other than famous pop singer Sapphire Shores come to greet the tired prince.

"What're you doing here?!" He asked, still feeling grumpy from having his morning routine disturbed.

"Well at the moment honey. I'm staring at you in your boxer shorts, cute ducks by the way."

"AH!!!" His face turned a bright pink when he realized he forgot to dress this morning and covered himself with his wings.

"Can you please tell me what you are doing here at seven in the morning?!" He stormed off to the bathroom to get dressed while she poured herself a cup of coffe.

"Can't a godmother come in to see her favorite godchild? You used to love my visits."

"That was a long time ago."

Sapphire had offered to be Midnights godmother when he was just a baby and Luna was happy to accept. She would sometimes babysit when she wasn't doing any big photo shoots or recordings and she would always play with him whenever there was time but now that he was grown up he seemed different.

"Darlin I'm worried about you, we all are. Ever since you took this job you've been working late and barely return our calls."

"I've been busy."

"Yeah. Busy getting the snot kicked out of ya. Don't think I can't see those cuts and bruises." Sapphire pointed to a large cut on his arm.

"It was a rough night."

"Mmmhm." She crossed her arms as if waiting for something and Midnight knew what it was.

"Really?"

"Come on~. You know you want to." The moment she opened her arms Midnight gave her a gentle squeeze as she stroked his head.

"I've missed you Aunt Sapphire."

"I've missed you too baby." She said with a warm smile, hugging him once more with a kiss to the cheek.

"Now as for why I'm here? Your mother asked me to keep an eye on you after your big debut."

"You saw that huh?"

"Honey all of EQUESTRIA saw you and being a star myself I know that for every action there are consequences." Sapphire began dressing him in a coat and hat that looked like something out of a classic spy movie. For Midnight, this was ridiculous.

Outside the hotel

"I feel...like an idiot." Midnight stood there next to his aunt in his disguise among a huge crowd.

"Just act natural." Sapphire was dressed up like the mare from "Casablanca" with her two bodyguards pretending to read the newspaper at a nearby table.

"There now you see what I mean? No fans screaming your name, no crowds or flashing cameras."

"I admit: It is nice." The prince watched as two mares passed him without giving him so much as a sideways glance. Sapphire grew curious and pulled her shades down slightly.

"Midnight. What do you do when you're not working?"

"Just exercise at home. Why?"

"Well I thought with you being a hero you'd be able to nab a marefriend by now." The word in question made Midnight sputter his drink.

"Marefriend?! COUGH! Are you nuts?!?"

"Calm down honey. I just wanted to know if you had one or not."

Midnight just returned to his drink and pretended not to be interested when it dawned on her. He already had his eye on somepony, the question was: Who?

BZZZZ! Midnight received a call on his cell from HQ and knew it was okay to answer since he was in disguise.

"Hang on I gotta take this. Go ahead....really? oh well that's great!" He hung up with a smile before telling his aunt the good news.

"I've been given a few weeks off."

"Well then I got good news for you. Fancy Pants' little girl is having a big birthday party at his manor and I am gonna be doing a performance there, I bet she'd love it if you could make it." She hinted with a wink.

"Sounds good, I'm in!"

"Then we are off to Canterlot!" Just then a huge gust of wind blew off their disguises and everypony instantly recognized them.

"Uh...Aunt Sapphire? What do you normally do in these situations?"

"Oh that's easy darlin: RUN!!"

Both ponies raced through the city streets with a flood of ponies chasing after them.

End of Part 8