Meanwhile, at the main hall, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Babs Seed were still investigation the main hall, searching for any clues. Bored out of her mind, Babs decided to have her, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle split up, promising to meet with Winter Hero back in this hall.

[Babs Seed] Remember what Winter said, if anything happens, meet back at this hall, got it?
[Applebloom] Right.
[Sweetie Belle] Roger that.
[Babs Seed] Here, cuz, take these as well.
[Applebloom] A jackknife and a bazooka? But, Babs, what are you gonna use.
[Babs Seed] Don't worry, cuz. I got my custom-made Samurai Edge with me. It fires .40 S&W caliber bullets, has a longer barrel and compensator for increased accuracy and stability. Other than that, I like the buddy system we have here.
[Applebloom] Ah see. Thanks. I’ll take them.
[Babs Seed] Anyways, see you later, girls.
[Sweetie Belle] Ciao.

The investigation starts off with Applebloom using the jackknife for the tough-to-open doors. She stumbles into a bathroom when she saw something glimmering in the bathtub. Applebloom reaches in and unclogs the bathtub. As she waits for it to drain, she peers in at the muddy water. As she does, a hand rose from the mess. Applebloom stumbles back as the zombie griffon slowly gets up from the bathtub, and falls onto the ground. As it tries to grab at her leg, Applebloom avoids it for a few seconds before bucking its head inside out. After getting a look at her blood stained boots and the zombie, she quickly ran to the toilet to vomit, collecting the pistol clip when she finished.

During that time, Babs Seed stumbles across some files detailing more information about the zombies roaming around the mansion.

SV-21 Report
They were once ponies, but were infected with and consequently resurrected by the necrotic infection known by many names, the Sàraichte Virus, Tyrannus, or T-virus for short. They lose their ability to reason, which combined with the continued decay of their flesh, has led to their being called zombies. They began to appear in great numbers with the t-virus outbreak. Their insatiable hunger drives these carriers to seek out living organisms for food, which only further serves to spread the infection.

Body Disposal
We have new information regarding those "beings". They may appear to be dead but in fact, they are able to come back to life. However, there are ways to prevent them from becoming active again.
Currently, there are two known methods to cease their resurrection:
INCINERATION
DESTRUCTION OF THE HEAD
If further methods are discovered, they will be notified immediately.
Meanwhile to those of you who still have the will to live, oil has been placed on the first floor of the mansion. Take as much as you need.
You'll need something to light it with, which you'll need to find by yourself.

Crimson Head Notes - Type 1:
A zombie that has undergone a sudden mutation, bringing with it a ferociousness surpassing that of a standard zombie. The mutation process requires that the zombie first is incapacitated. At this time, the creature's body tissue is reconstructed at the cellular level resulting in renewed activity as well as the tell-tale reddish color that gives the Crimson Head its name. It possesses long, sharp claws and relentlessly pursues victims with a speed unseen in zombies.

Babs Seed quietly filed the notes in her in her pocket. Cold sweat began to run down her skin as she finished reading the other notes. If these notes are correct, then we're in more danger than we thought...

Meanwhile, Sweetie Belle was investigating the east side of the mansion. Passing through the adjacent room, she finds a shotgun placed like a trophy, but, not some ordinary shotgun. It was a Remington M870, a shotgun very powerful at close range. Without any second thoughts, Sweetie quickly the shotgun from the mount along with the shells with the room. After taking the shotgun, Sweetie Belle returns to the small anteroom. Suddenly, she hears a *click* that came from the doors. She then notices dust falling from the ceiling and as she looks up, she finds the ceiling is descending on her. Sweetie Belle checks both doors, and to her surprise, both doors were locked.

[Sweetie Belle] Dear Celestia...What did I do now? Applebloom, Babs Seed, somepony help me!!!

Jade Blossom, while passing through, hears the banging on the other side of the door.

[Jade Blossom] Sweetie Belle, is that you?
[Sweetie Belle] Jade!! Help!! Get me out of here! The door’s jammed!
[Jade Blossom] Alright, stay back!!

Jade Blossom aims her revolver at the door’s lock. She fires a shot, and bucks the door open. Sweetie Belle is lying on the ground; the ceiling trap almost completely descending on her.

[Jade Blossom] Take my hand, hurry!

Jade Blossom quickly pulls Sweetie out into the hallway as the ceiling closes down.

[Sweetie Belle] *phew* Thanks, Jade.
[Jade Blossom] That was too close, a second late, you would’ve become a sweet sandwich!
[Sweetie Belle] Really! By the way, weren't you with Frost Wing trying find other clues? I’m glad and all,
but why are you here?
[Jade Blossom] Well...we got separated, to say the least. Anyways..we should continue the investigation.
[Sweetie Belle] Alright, thanks again, Jade. I owe you one.
[Jade Blossom] Yeah, don't mention it.

*****

Author's Note

So there you have it. The Infamous "Jill Sandwich" meme. Only in REmake format. By the way, for those of you who don't know Scottish Gaelic, Sàraichte stands for "Tyrant".