An Agency Reborn
Within Canterlot Castle, we see what is currently going on at this very moment during the day. As we fine within a certain council room where we find Celestia, Luna, and their guest, Sweetie Drops, AKA Bon-Bon, of which Bon-Bon is her real name as Sweetie Drops is just a cover for the former agent of a monster-hunting agency that shut itself down through recent events of a Bugbear matter. But now, Celestia was making sign & printed approval on a piece of paper to hand it to Bon-Bon by magic of what it said which as she read over it…smiled.
“Thank you very much for this, Princess Celestia.” Bon-Bon nods her head in being very thankful for this.
“Of course, Bon-Bon….your permission to reactivate the old monster-hunting agency appears to be a good step in keeping the peace.” Celestia stated off to say this in what they are hoping to do that can be helpful to them.
“Of course princess, and I truly can’t express my gratitude for this.” Bob-Bon stated to say this in being so thankful in what the princess is doing, it’s much more than a simple thank you will get done.
“I’m actually surprised you even had such an agency, dear sister.” Luna raised an eyebrow in having heard about this little matter of reopening an agency she never knew existed until now…
“It was during the time you were away Luna, but that was then…and this is now.” Celestia lightly stated it off as it was something that happened when Luna was banished to the moon a 1000 years ago.
“There’s so much to do, I can’t wait to start the agency again. So, who’s running it?” Bob-Bon smiled off to say this in being exited while something was triggering her mind.
“That’s the best part, the one to be in charge of the agency’s second coming, I like you to be nominated.” Celestia smiled forth in stating this major fact of who she would like to be in charge of the revival of the monster-hunting agency; Bon-Bon herself.
“Wha…Me?” Bob-Bon yelped in being caught off guard by such news. “Oh no, no, no, no, princess….it’s a great honor but…” She was about to turn down such a good offer, but…
“Is something wrong?” Luna raised an eyebrow in seeing this pony seem trouble of accepting such a good position.
“No, it’s just….why me?” Bon-Bon stated to say in why she was gonna be the in-charge agent.
“You did brave the task of aiding Twilight & the others when the Bugbear appeared in Ponyville, and then to be recaptured, did you not?” Celestia spoke forth in stating this in not have forgotten Cranky & Merida’s wedding day in which a Bugbear came into the picture.
“Well, yes…” Bon-Bon slowly nods her head in not having forgotten something like that.
“Then seeing you were the first to take such a step to come out, you even revealed that you were not Sweetie Drops to those close to you, as having gone under when the agency had to be disbanded & all traces erased.” Celestia issued forth to say this that from Bon-Bon’s previous actions when the Bugbear issue reappeared, she took action to help the Mane Six stop it & to put it back in Tartarus.
“Yes, I told Lyra, and….it felt bad lying to her this whole time, my friendship with her was nearly over when I had to reveal who I was.” Bon-Bon spoke off to say this much in what she feared she almost lost because of her double life she was leading.
“And judging by how things went, you are both still friends.” Luna stated to say this when Bon-Bon said she ‘nearly’ lost a friend.
“Yes….I was very lucky.” Bon-Bon nods her head again in being sincere that she & Lyra are still friends.
“All the more reason that you must help restart the monster-hunting agency. To help keep those you care for, safe.” Celestia stated forth in stating this factor as another reason to begin the agency they erased long ago.
“But how? Are any of the old agents coming back?” Bon-Bon asked off in being puzzled in what is going to happen, or if any of those she work with are gonna be involved again.
“Sadly, we’ve lost several contacts of those that were relocated & change their names, the cover-up to not have any leads of the agency worked out as it should. Either they are now living their own lives or…” Celestia stated off in stating the fact that they do not have much knowledge of where those that were a part of the agency are, they were covering it as if it did not exist along with its members, so they are living new lives or…
“Or…?” Bon-Bon felt hesitated to ask the question, but it was answered anyway despite some fearful thoughts.
“Or they may not be among this world, if other villains & monsters managed to track them down.” Celestia sadly stated to shake her head in thinking that like the Bugbear, those that hold a grudge against certain agents will come looking for them till they accomplish their task.
“Oh my…” Bon-Bon gasped in fearing that if that was the case, how many were targets to vengeful seeking monsters, & more importantly, how many survived.
“Then perhaps it’s time that you, Bon-Bon, recruit some agents to aid you in where the Mane Six are busy elsewhere that such forces don’t approach Ponyville when Twilight & the rest can’t be in two places at once.” Luna points out to Bon-Bon.
“I…I understand…I’ll….I’ll do my best to start the agency back up to live out the glory we once did. Excuse me…” Bon-Bon spoke off to say this in fully understanding what is going on and will do her best to…not let the Royal Sisters down.
Now Bon-Bon leaves the spot after giving a polite bow to the princesses while going out the door. But as the pony left, the Royal Sisters soon began to chat amount themselves.
“Can she really handle this? I mean, the forces now are…” Luna asked off that with so many foes & enemies & monsters, the task will not be simple as before.
“Do not worry, let us see what she can do, then have it be checked by…them.” Celestia smiled off to simply state something as they will let this progress be observed by some that know their stuff.
Luna was not sure of the ‘them’ that Celestia was talking about, but knowing that her sister must have something planned, she decided to just let it be. The scenery begins to go dark around now, as whatever is going to happen, the rest of the way…is gonna be Bon-Bon working to restart an old agency many have probably forgotten….
Meanwhile within Ponyville, Bon-Bon was seen sitting outside by a cafe area in which she was drinking some tea. She looked around the passing bunch of different ponies around here as she was trying to study them & seem to be holding a briefcase that she kept close to her person.
“Okay….le’ts see….um, those that are interested in becoming monster-hunting agents. Let’s go down the list.” Bon-Bon spoke off to say in opening the briefcase to take out a long printed copy sheet that had some writings on it.
From the list, as it was shown, there were names of a few ponies that have done some group works in helping to defend Equestria from such events during the Dragons of Lorcan, the Three Tribes Snow Ponies, and only the few rare occasions citizens took a stand.
“Um….” Bon-Bon she was stalling from saying anything by going down the list.
Through the many names that were there, there were some that had been crossed off, as if stating the mare tried one of them & didn’t have much luck.
“There is….um…” Bon-Bon she almost said, but stop in cutting off in what was a cross name.
But down through the list was a lot more names from Mayor Mare, the Spa Ponies, those from Cloudsdale that control the weather, etc.
“The total number is….” Bon-Bon was starting off in how many were on the list NOT cross off….
No matter how many the mare was checking, from any Apple Family members that had to work on the farm, others that perform daily living deeds of weather or running travels or business, they all just….didn’t wanna get involved.
“None.” Bon-Bon spoke off in seeing many that she thought could be helpful were on the cross off list.
Now that made the mare sigh to fall her head on the table to feel like things were not off to a good start for her.
“Hugh…..maybe Celestia’s wrong about me….how can I run an agency if there are no ponies interested to help out?” Bon-Bon sighs off to say this in having second thoughts about restarting the old agency again. “I mean yes, we have the Royal Guards, yes, we have the Wonderbolts, yes, we have the Dragons of Equestria, yes, we have the Machines Of War, & yes, we even have the Mane Six, plus Ben Mare, and even Prince Golden Heart’s group. What more could anyone ask for?” She pointed off that the reason no one will join is cause they got others that are professionals in such fields, be it many or few that have made a name for themselves.
At that point, the girl sighs again to just cover her face with her hooves, not knowing how to even get through this difficult case if she can’t get a measly number of ponies that wanna join for a good cause.
“Bon-Bon, is that you?” Then entering the scene was Bon-Bon’s best friend, Lyra Heartstrings, whom was not aware of her pal Sweetie Drops having lived another life until recent events brought it into light.
“Oh, hey Lyra.” Bon-Bon replied off with a half-hearted smile in seeing her best friend.
“You look down, is something up?” Lyra asked off in noticing that something was wrong that her friend looks down in the dumps.
“Oh it’s just that….I’m having a really tough & tight little spot.” Bon-Bon stated to say this to look away in trying to not show herself of being in a tight pickle.
“Maybe I can help, best friends help each other, right?” Lyra smiled to say this to sit by her best friend to offer help.
“That’s sweet of you to say, but this problem might be harder than you think.” Bon-Bon smiled a little for the thought of being helped out, but this might be hard for Lyra to fill in.
Soon Bon-Bon shows something from her briefcase that had some information that talks about restarting the monster-hunting agency she was apart of. And on different checkerboards had names of ponies that seem capable of being members, only to have red ‘X’ marks on them.
“Wow, you’re recruiting ponies that wanna join up for a new agency to hunt-monsters.” Lyra smiled off amazement at what her friend was doing here.
“Yeah, only problem…no one wants to go & do something that dangerous.” Bon-Bon stated to say this in what was the problem, all the ponies she’s met don’t wanna take a risky career.
“Well I would certainly say so, considering citizens are just peace lovers by nature than being fighters.” Spoke another voice that entered the picture as the two mares turn to see it was…. “Greetings, Lyra, Bon-Bon.” Yep, Time Turner, who was at some cases called Doctor Whooves because he is a mysterious Earth stallion that likes to work in inventing things some he can’t use magic, but through science, it’s like a magical feat that can be explained.
“Time Turner?” The mares responded off in knowing this guy, who has stuck as just being called Time Turner for simpler reasons.
“And don’t forget about me!” Then popping behind Time Turner was none other than the crossed-eyed Pegasus mare we all know…..Derpy.
“Yes Derpy, we haven’t forgotten about you.” Time Turner smiled off to say this in knowing the mare was with him & they know her. “Now, what’s the fuss about?” He asked in noticing that some dilemma was happening here.
“Bon-Bon here is starting a monster-hunting agency, but in order to do that, she’s looking for ponies wanting to become members.” Lyra pointed out in what her best friend was doing, but hit a snag in which she needs members.
“And I’ve been having rotten luck, seems like many remember once dealing with monsters when they tried to attack Ponyville when the Royal Princesses got seal away during the return of Nightmare Moon. Plus the fact that they see things from Tadaka’s Dragon Army, giant Sand-Worms, evil spirits of the Three Tribe Leaders, & that’s just a dime a dozen! I may as well close up shop if no one wants to help when the Mane Six are busy elsewhere.” Bon-Bon explained off that she has had a rough time, from many cases of monsters to villains attacking, & a whole lot more, but folks that saw & experienced all of that don’t wanna face that danger on a daily note.
Those here had heard this to think for a brief moment in how to solve the problem. Bon-Bon can’t run an agency when she needs more folks to help out, but who would willingly go for such a thing.
“Well, what about us….you can ask us if we wanna join.” Lyra smiled off eagerly in stating an option that Bon-Bon didn’t try yet, asking them to join.
“Like you all would wanna join something as dangerous?” Bon-Bon rolled her eyes to say this that her best friend, a tinkerer & a cross-eyed Pegasus wanna join such an agency.
“Actually, I don’t mind at all.” Lyra smiled off to happily state this off in not being bothered.
“Wait, really?” Bon-Bon yelped off surprise to suddenly here this surprising claim.
“Yeah, maybe by understanding what you did, I can come to be a better best friend for you.” Lyra smile doff in simply stating this about understanding her friend by knowing what she did in the past & get a feel for it.
“Lyra….” Bon-Bon felt touched at the moment, her best friend was wanting to help her in such tough times. She comment to Lyra, "On the upside, if you were an agent, I could be a lot more open with you about - certain details. On the downside, I would be exposing you to near-constant danger. If you still want in, I'm not going to try to stop you, but it WILL involve a lengthy and rigorous training period because the work IS going to be quite dangerous."
"Hey, I can take it!"
“Well now, perhaps I may take a crack at this….an agency meant to stop & hunt dangerous monsters sounds quite hard.” Time Turner stated off in being interested that he may want to take part in this too.
“Yeah, plus the account of villains…” Bon-Bon nods off to say this in not forgetting villains that use the monsters she might not be able to get any help if folks had to deal with tame monsters.
“Then what agency for facing such odds would be completed without…a stallion that uses the power of science & technology, as ways to aid one than with the use daily magic performance.” Time Turner issued forth in announcing that he’ll join to help use his gift to make certain, even without magic, they can complete things without such things. He comment, "Well, I DO have a fair bot of experience dealing with monsters and super-villains myself and I WOULD be good at designing and building gadgets to allow me and your other agents to fight said villains and monsters on more equal hoofing."
“Sign me up too! Every agency needs a pony to bring muffins to help feed the hard employees.” Derpy proclaimed forth in also wanting to join to, she’s done good in helping the Mane Six, this’ll be something else she can do.
“Gosh, thanks you guys…” Bon-Bon smiled off to say in being grateful for such volunteering pals.
“So now that you recruited three, plus you, we got four to start off with.” Lyra smiled off in stating that now her best friend has a total of four agents to be of help.
“That’s great and all, but….we use to have a lot more agents than just, well…four.” Bon-Bon pointed out in stating that it’ll be hard running an agency that deals with monster hunting with almost no more than four of them.
“Well, we’re just going to have to pick up the slack if we’re short. By working smarter, then harder.” Time Turner stated to say that if they need to work harder, then they might just with a small working order that can be done even with only four. “After all, you are an original agent, and many of us can offer things to fill in the void.” He pointed out that while they are not agents or train as such, they can offer something else in return.
“Like….” Bon-Bon raised an eyebrow in pondering what was gonna be said here.
“I invent things, science & technology can be as great an assistance as any magic or spell.” Time Turner pointed out that he does his best stuff in making gizmos and gadgets, to which it’s through the power of science then magic, to make things possible.
“Okay…” Bon-Bon replied off in thinking that point could be good to have, technology & other science made stuff can help if they lack a spell casting unicorn.
“Oh-oh….I’m good in making muffins.” Derpy raised her hoof to say this out as like she was in school.
“That’s really not…much to go with.” Bon-Bon slowly stated that muffins are nice, but what can that do in running such an agency?
“But Bon-Bon, Derpy’s also been in some important moments. Like against Boris the Red Devil, or Lorcan’s Dragon Army, & a few others. Plus, we could need the muffins to fuel our empty bellies.” Lyra pointed out that Derpy has been on some important cases, & that with her muffins, they can not worry about being hungry.
“I suppose, but then….what about you Lyra?” Bon-Bon thought out about what can her best friend do if she was a part of the agency team.
“Well, I’m good to learn something while using whatever I got to help my best friend out.” Lyra exclaimed to say this in a simple, but purely honest opinion.
“Yep, looks like we’re here to help out…” Derpy nods off with a smile in stating what they are here to do.
“Thanks…all of you.” Bon-Bon smiled to say as she looked away to wipe a tear coming down her eye in feeling…touch.
“I’m certain over time, others may join, but for now, tell us what we need to do first.” Time Turner issued off to say this in knowing that in due time, they may get others, but they should first start of what they outta be doing today.
“Right, so….setting up a base of operations would be one thing. And I think I know just the place.” Bon-Bon stated to say this in figuring out what they need to do first, setup a place where they can run their agency business to hunt monsters.
Lyra ask, "Hey, Bon - err, I mean Sweetie Drops, you think we could get Zecora, Tough Apple, Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry into this group to if they're interested? I have a feeling they could all be a VERY big help to us."
"One at a time please, Lyra, one at a time."
Then without warning, they were leaving the spot from there to which Bon-Bon would have to show her new ‘members’ of where they were gonna setup their monster-hunting agency shop. The scene begins to darken out now as many things are about to happen over time…
The scene opens up in Canterlot’s throne room, where the Royal Sisters are there waiting & listening from what seem like minutes…as Bon-Bon was seen with her group of volunteered members to become monster-hunting agents. While some knew about Derpy the crossed-eye pony in certain areas of her own activity, Lyra & Time Turner were more newer faces, but one had knowledge for tech & the other had the spirit to aid out.
“I see, so this is your group.” Celestia spoke off in seeing what Bon-Bon has brought that she says are new agents.
“Yes Princess Celestia, they may not look like much…” Bon-Bon spoke off in knowing that the first impression of what she has didn’t seem like much to go with, but… “But they’d chosen to help, so I think, now I feel that they can help with the task.” She issued forth in stating this firm statement of knowing that those that choose this are willing to help.
“An acceptable answer, one where you truly know what to do as being the one to lead them.” Celestia spoke up in stating this in seeing that Bon-Bon is responding most well thought about this.
“Then we’ll be off, prices….we still need to get so much ready.” Bon-Bon stated to say this in knowing what they still need to be doing here.
“Then please, do what you can…” Celestia nods off to say this in allowing this group to do what they need to do.
“Bye-bye….” Derpy waved off happily to the Royal Sisters now.
“This is so amazing! We talk to the Royal Sisters like we’re celebs!” Lyra stated off to smile off in what they managed to do here.
“Let’s not lose our heads yet, this is just starting.” Time Turner exclaimed to say this in being the voice of logic & reason here.
Now the group is seen leaving off from there, Bon-Bon was seen chatting with the happy faces of Lyra, Time Turner & Derpy, in seeing how they are now going to become agents.
“They seem to be alright, but will just that many help in the monster-hunting?” Luna stated to say this in being concern if Bon-Bon or her group, will really handle the harder task ahead.
“That is precisely why I requested their judgement, you may both come out now.” Celestia stated out in stating what she did, & for those to appear before the sisters.
Then someone was seen coming from behind some closed curtains to enter the room where the Royal Sisters saw who it was. It was a unicorn that’s tall, basically built a little with light tan brown fur coat, dark brown & gray mix straight short mane and medium wide tail, and dark-blue eyes, also has a bit of a dark sideburn mark around his mouth. He is wearing some gray-white outfit that covers the body with a vest that has pockets, the same color for the back hoof shoes while the front are dark blue/gray, and wears sometimes open lab coat along with wearing gray glasses. His Cutie Mark isn’t seen, as it’s been label to be classified of his field area. From a total view, this guy looks alright to chat with, & seems to be pretty smart, and kindhearted to boot.
“Greetings, princesses. Otacon, the Eccentric Engineer Ally, at your service.” The revealed stallion spoke forth in stating his name & known to be title of expertise.
“Sister, thou said both, but I see only one.” Luna questioned the topic in seeing only one then two when the word ‘both’ was used.
“Sorry, my partner likes to be fully capable of doing his task…as an undercover spy.” Otacon exclaimed to say this in knowing what his partner does in his field area.
“That’s cause in this business, you’re supposed to remain hidden until the job is done.” Spoke out a rugged voice of a man who sounded like a soldier profession.
Then something was seen appearing near Otacon as he seem to be magically appearing from blending in on his surroundings, surprising everyone except for the former. This one appeared like a tan Unicorn stallion with some messy features on his coat fur, grown short bold mane & short tail that's about brown & gray, and has blue gray eyes. He's physically fit for some muscle work & appears in perfect health for running & reflex maneuvers. His Cutie Mark is a 'classified' information. What this stallion was wearing was an attire called a "Sneaking Suit", which seems like special military wear created with magical electronic weaving sorcery using optical fibers. By clinging tightly to the wearer's body, the suit appears to provide protection and boosts strength. Whoever this guy is, he appears to be the serious type when undertaking a mission.
“Everyone, my partner, Solid Snake, known as the Spy Soldier Stallion Pony.” Otacon introduced the new stallion for all to know who he was, though the guy’s expression was hardly what some call…friendly greeting.
“Luna, these two are also spy members from varies group forces.” Celestia spoke off to tell her sister about those here & of what they can do.
“And you’re telling me this now?” Luna raised an eyebrow in being late on such an update over a matter.
“Forgive the intrusion as we never did stay long with those we were a part of Green Beret, FOXHOUND, it was in mid ten years before Princess Luna’s return while that group was under leadership of Big Boss.” Otacon explained forth about certain events that took place when Luna was still sealed away in the moon. “But while my skills are for long-range communication & guiding operative spies in the fields with Intel, Snake here is the best spy to walk on Equestria.” He stated in how much he was good in the long communication & guidance while Solid Snake, was the field expert & physical active type of guy.
“Aren’t you exaggerating a bit?” Solid Snake questioned about being called the best around.
“Well it’s true, out of anyone else, princesses, Snake possesses an IQ of 180 and fluent in six languages, known as "the stallion who makes the impossible possible" and exploits made him into a living legend among the military black ops in Equestria. Repeatedly tasked with disarming and destroying the latest incarnation of magical creatures called Metal Gear, a bipedal nuclear weapon-armed tank skin beast, Snake has thrice avert potential nuclear catastrophe, becoming a famed war hero. And most of the ones creating Metal Gears were Equestrians lead by Dark Mystic employment to do such task over the long shadow of the years.” Otacon exclaimed to explain this claim that Solid Snake has done feats so big, not many normal ponies could have done it without more aid.
“I see….such feats do show that you possess rare skills.” Celestia spoke off in having heard this, Solid Snake sounds like a pony with good spy skills that can pay the bills, including stopping such dangerous monsters such as Metal Gears that have more military force strength than an army. “Perhaps you may act as supervisors to Bon-Bon & the rest in guiding them and future agents.” She stated in having good aid of Solid Snake to teach new agents to better prepare themselves.
“You sure about that, monster-hunting is one thing, but your wanting to send them against some of the hardest villain threats that rear their ugly heads.” Solid Snake issued off to question the royal princess in thinking that order might be risky for new recruits to handle off the gun point.
“That may only happen if the villains take advantage of Twilight & her friends & family are not present.” Celestia stated in knowing that when the Mane Six are away, their enemies may strike without warning.
“Judging by what I’ve looked into & their current achievements, a little training could help them along the way.” Otacon stated in having looked up the info about Bon-Bon & her select team.
“Then you take the gig, I’m more someone of action…babysitting is not in my line of career.” Solid Snake issued off to state this in what the guy can do, but he’s not the type to play role model.
“Snake, you & I both know that while they are good, the dangers ahead will be perils, we’ll have to let them know that we’re there to help them. You don’t want any deaths on your conscious because you choose not to help, right?” Otacon stated off to point out this factor
“Fine….I’ll help…but they’re a little on the rookie side, so if I see trouble ahead of them, then I’ll act.” Solid Snake issued off to give in while stating that if things get rough for Bon-Bon & her little group, he’ll step in to clean up.
“Good enough for me. Princesses, your new agents are in safe hooves.” Otacon smiled forth in stating this to the Royal Sisters.
“As long as they listen, they’ll live.” Solid Snake stated this off in a rugged & serious tone of how things will work if folks listen first.
With that, the two then turn to leave the room while Solid Snake vanishes by camouflage. The Royal Sisters had seen what they met & can judge what new spies they have for the next future agency.
“While I may have doubts about certain things sister, but it seems you found those capable of guiding the start of the monster-hunting agency.” Luna stated off to say this to her sister in seeing how well things went for the mare in having let new things come to pass for a new spy career for those given such a task.
“Indeed, and with their strength, I do believe that even if Twilight & the other strong fighters are away, they’ll aid where they can. We just have to believe.” Celestia nods off that from seeing what Bon-Bon & her group will do, under Otacon & Solid Snake’s supervision, they will help keep monsters & villains at bay when the heroes are away.
With that, the scene begins to fad out now, as many wonderments & things begin to make one be filled with curiosity of what the future will be like with the new monster-hunting agency coming back on its feet again. That is a question best left to be answered on another day, another time, and who knows…maybe in a secret spy mission; for now, “Operation” Monster Hunt Agency Revival”….is now a go….!
The End
Author's Note
Cast list
Andrea Libman: Bon-Bon/Sweetie Drops
Ashleigh Ball: Lyra Heartstrings
Peter Hooves: Time Turner/Doctor Whooves
Tabitha St. Germain: Derpy Hooves, Princess Luna
Nicole Oliver: Princess Celestia
David Hayter: Solid Snake
Christopher Randolph: Otacon
And thus, another solo MLP fic is done. Well, I must be doing great. Again, thanks to VISION-KING for helping out.
And now, for the next solo fic...
"Friendship Is Magic: Canterlot Style (happens shortly after the episode "Amending Fences" AND at the exact same time as "Do Princesses Dream Of Magic Sheep?")): In an effort to rebuild her former cult, Starlight Glimmer targets Moon Dancer, Minuette, Lemon Hearts and Twinkle Shine while the Mane 6 are busy on another adventure. Fortunately, help is still on the way in the form of former Canterlot residents Lyra (in her first official mission as an agent of Sweetie Drops's recently reformed agency) and Flash Sentry as well as the formerly human counterpart to Sunset Shimmer.
Villain: Starlight Glimmer"
Yes, Starlight Glimmer is back, what is she up to now? Read, review and suggest! Later!
The versions of Solid Snake & Otacon are based around the same characters from the 'Metal Gear' series but made by VISION-KING.
