The Strange Case of Dr. Aura and Miss Night
A cool breeze brushed against Silver Bullet's face as she walked through Canterlot. She turned on the sidewalk and began walking down a dark pathway that led to a small, rundown house. She walked down the path just as a pony arrived at the house. "Crimson Night, I presume?" Silver Bullet said slyly. The pony stood completely still as Silver Bullet drew nearer. The mare took a deep breath, "Yes," she answered coolly, "that is my name." Silver smiled.
"I thought so," she said. Crimson Night was still turned away from her, but Silver could still see her colorful mane blowing in the breeze. "How did you know me?" Crimson asked curiously. Silver Bullet restrained herself from mentioning the will and instead said, "May I ask a favor?"
"Of course!" Crimson said, "What is it?"
"Show me your face." Silver Bullet could see that Crimson was debating it for a moment before turning to face her. Crimson Night was an extremely tall mare with a stained burgundy coat. She was in fact, a unicorn. Her eyes were a glowing green color and wet mascara dripped from the bottom of her eyes. She was wearing a baggy black cloak and a large top hat that covered most of her hair. The two stared at each other for a short moment before Crimson turned away from Silver. "Now," said Crimson, "how did you know me?"
"Common friends," Silver Bullet replied.
"Common friends," Crimson echoed, "like who?"
"Moonlit Aura."
"Moonlit Aura? Of course she would drag somepony like you into this." Crimson Night said as she pushed the key into the key hole. She then opened the door and sprinted inside. "Wait!" Silver Bullet called uselessly after her. She sighed. New questions burst into her head as she walked through Canterlot. Questions that could only be answered by one pony.
The Strange Case of Dr. Aura and Miss Night
Sun Cross sat at her desk. A dim glow illuminating the room as she sifted through stacks of papers. An eerie silence filled the soft air. Suddenly, the sound of door hinges creaking open broke the silence. Sharp hoof steps echoed through the small office. Her heart began to race, her breathing heavy. She knew she was in danger, but she dared not look up. A hooded figure halted in front of her. The pony's glowing horn created a bright light that painted the room red. The mare was holding something. A steel pipe. The mare pulled back her hood, exposing her face. Sun Cross glanced up and suddenly, every went black.
"Ok. Let's see, cause of death: blunt force trauma to the right temple." Silver Bullet said, as she read the few sheets of paper that sat on her desk. "Most likely caused by some sort of metal object. Am I correct, Miss Auburn?" She continued.
"It would appear so," Auburn Oak answered grimly. Silver Bullet's horn light up, a shimmering silver aura surrounding it. She picked up a small sheet of paper. "Fill this out if you please, Miss Auburn," said Silver Bullet, "and have Skyward Star sign it!" Auburn Oak nodded and left the room. Silver Bullet continued sorting through her papers, until she came across an envelope. She picked it up and stared at it for a moment. Dr.Moonlit Aura's will, was scrawled across the front of the envelope. Silver flipped it. The back read: Only to be opened at the death or disappearance of Dr. Moonlit Aura. Silver Bullet began peeling off the wax seal of the envelope. Then, the door swung violently open, causing Silver Bullet the jump out of her seat and drop the envelope. Much to her surprise, Auburn Oak trotted through the doorway. She glanced over at Silver Bullet, who was clearly startled. "Oh, my apologies, Madam!" She said apologetically. Silver Bullet cautiously sat back down at her desk. She cleared her throat and said, "It is quite alright, my dear," she put her head below her desk in an attempt to find Aura's will, "you did not mean to startle me." Auburn Oak placed a form on Silver's desk. Silver Bullet glanced up at the paper. "I'm afraid Skyward Star is not available at the moment," said Auburn Oak quietly, "but, I did manage to get a hold of Carved Crescent and he signed it instead." Silver grunted in acknowledgement. She continued to search for the will. She eventually found it and placed it on her desk. She climbed back into her wooden chair and pulled herself towards her desk. She picked up the envelope and began peeling away at the seal. Auburn Oak stood in silence, watching. Silver Bullet opened the envelope and pulled out a long piece of parchment. "What is that?" Auburn Oak asked curiously, pointing her hoof towards the will. "Never you mind!" Silver Bullet said sternly. She read down the page, before stopping and lowering the parchment. Her eyes were wide, as if she had seen a ghost. "Auburn Oak? Please find me the location of Crimson Night."