My Little Convicts - Crime is Magic

Chapter Five - Carpe Diem

The quiet darkness of the catacombs of The Castle of the Two Sisters was broken by two unicorns that ran along it’s halls. One of them a purple unicorn was holding a map that showed the outline of the catacombs while the other was a white unicorn that was shivering in freight as she maintained a light spell.

“Turn right!” Twilight shouted as the pair made a sharp right turn.

“Twilight are you sure this plan will work?” Rarity asked.

“It will!” Twilight confidently answered as she stopped in front of a crossroads. She took a quick look at the map before making up her mind. “Left,” She commanded. “Now hurry up!”

“How will we get out of this place anyway?” Rarity asked.

“The same way we entered it,” Twilight answered. “But this time we’re gonna teleport to the castles interior.”

“Are you sure they’re alright?” Rarity asked as she struggled to keep up with Twilight.

“What, Fluttershy and the others?” Twilight responded. “I’m pretty sure a buttload of drug crazed animals is enough to match up to whatever those cultists have.”

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Meanwhile above ground on the castles courtyard a large battle was underway. On one side were the grossly underprepared cultists of Nightmare Moon, on the other was a hoard of rampaging animals led by Fluttershy who was standing atop an elephant head while spearing any cultist foolish enough to approach.

“Behind you!” Flash shouted as he shot a pegasus cultist that was behind Fluttershy. Flash was sitting on the back of a Giraffe that was violently flailing its head to incoming cultist bearing lances and swords.

The attack was going as planned. The fifty plus drug crazed animal that Fluttershy rallied has taken the cultists defenses completely by surprise. They didn’t even had time to react to an assault of such scale. And soon they realized that their firearms, which consisted mostly of SMG’s, were ineffective against the large animals.

“Yee-Haw!” The rhino riding Applejack shouted as she tossed her lasso at a cultist before pulling it sending the poor mare flying straight to the horns of her ride impaling her. “If we keep this up they’ll all be dead before Twilight even gets the elements.”

“Pinkie! You’re up,” Flash signaled as he spotted a Humvee with a fifty caliber gun mounted on its roof rushing towards them.

“I’m on it! Let’s go Mr. Peaches” Dr. Pie shouted as she led a troop of five angry silverback gorillas on a charge. The largest of the troop made a head on collision with the vehicle while three of them ripped open the doors and pulled out the passengers. The fifth gorilla Mr. Peaches, who was carrying Dr. Pie climbed on top of the Humvee and decapitated the gunner before he could fire a shot. “Brutal!” Pinkie commented as she watched the headless body spray blood everywhere like a red fountain.

Flash scanned the tree line and saw two trucks carrying cultists that were holding RPG’s ‘It’s them!’ He thought to himself. “Rainbow Dash now!”

Rainbow Dash immediately flew out of the trees carrying two large bags filled with angry meth crazed squirrels. She dropped each bag on the two truck and watch the squirrels attack the surprised passengers and drivers. “That’s what you get for shooting our chopper down!” She shouted as she watched one of the trucks crash onto one another causing a violent explosion. “WOOOHOO! Just like in the movies.”

“Do you think Rarity and Twilight are okay?” Applejack asked Flash.

“I don’t know!” Flash shouted as he shot another cultist with his rifle. “We just have to trust Twilight’s plan and we’ll get through this.”

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“We’re here!” Twilight huffed as she struggled to catch her breath.

“What now?” Rarity asked as she wiped the sweat from her forehead.

“Well, if the plans are correct, we should be several floors directly below the main hall,” She said as she looked at the map before folding and tucking it back into the file. “I hope this works.”

“What are we going to do exactly?” Rarity asked.

“Just watch,” Twilight said as she began drawing a large sigil on the crypts ceiling with her magic. “Stand back!” She shouted as she ‘ignited’ the sigil causing it to glow violently red.

“What is that?!” Rarity asked as she stepped back a few paces.

“That is a Shaped-Charge Sigil,” Twilight said. “And if my calculations are correct the stand of the elements should be directly ab-”

The sigil exploded upwards before Twilight could finish her sentence. The explosion went up several floors crossing the dungeon, the guard quarters and the armory before tearing a hole on the main halls floor causing the elements to fall down to the crypt.

Twilight watched as five black stone balls crashed into the floor in front of them. “There it is!” She said as she rushed to one of the stones. “Oh no, he was right,” Twilight said as she opened the file Blueblood gave him. “Rarity we’re fucked.”

“What do you mean?” Rarity asked as she looked at the stones. “Are… are those the elements?”

“They’re at a dormant state,” Twilight said as she picked up all five with her magic. “And the sixth one is still missing.”

“Well then how the fuck are we going to defeat Nightmare Moon now?!” Rarity asked.

“I was kinda hoping the file Blueblood gave me was wrong when it said that the elements were dormant.” Twilight said as she placed the stones on the ground. “We have them now though. Let’s see here, generosity, kindness, laughter, loyalty and honesty. It’s mentioned in the files that there was a sixth one, but that’s as far as the information goes.”

“Maybe if we can bring all six together the elements will awaken from its dormant state,” Rarity said. “But where is the sixth element?”

“I know where we can find answers,” Twilight replied as she picked up the stones once more. “There’s a large archive here that may give us a clue on where to find it,” Twilight said as she began running. “Come on, there’s an exit that leads straight to it not far from here.”

“Whatever!” Rarity replied. “The sooner we’re out of this crypt the better,” She said as she followed Twilight.

They ran across the dark halls once more. Twilight stopped and looked at her map before she looked at Rarity and said. “All right Rarity, follow my lead and make the jump on three.” She said as she charged her horn. “Three… two… one!” She said as a bright flash of light surrounded both of them and then they were gone.

“Where are we?” Asked Rarity who casted a light spell to illuminate her surroundings. They were at what seems to be the readers lounge of the castle’s library.

“We’re at the castle library Rarity,” Twilight said as she browsed on the books stacked in the shelves. “Now quit standing there and help me out will you.”

Rarity walked towards the shelf Twilight was browsing when she heard clapping coming from one of the sofa’s in the lounge behind them. “I wish to complement you on such an outstanding plan!” A diabolical voice said.“I never thought anypony would ever use the castle’s underground catacombs to breech the castle’s defenses in order steal the elements.”

“Twilight!” Rarity whimpered.

“I know,” Twilight replied. “We’re not alone aren’t we.”

“Precisely!” A voice answered from the darkened corner of the room.

“Well I’ll be dammed!” Twilight chuckled. “If it isn’t the manifestation of darkness itself. What brings you to our… quiet nation, Nightmare Moon!” Twilight said as she turned around to face the dark alicorn who was sitting quietly on a couch.

“Nightmare Moon!” Rarity gasped as she intensified the light of her spell in order to get a better look at their target.

“That… pitiful display won’t be necessary my little pony,” Nightmare Moon said as she looked at rarity’s poor excuse for a spell. “Allow me!” She said as she lighted all torch scones in the library simultaneously.

“Shall we get to business?” Twilight said as she charged her horn causing it to glow violently purple.

“Let’s not rush this conversation my dear unicorn,” She said calmly as she stood up to her full height towering over them like an oaken tree. “First, allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Nightmare Moon, Queen of the night and the rightful ruler of Equestria.”

“I’m Twilight Sparkle, master thief, criminal mastermind and only daughter of Duchess Twilight Velvet Sparkle,” Twilight introduced herself. “And I am here to send you back from where you came, mongrel!”

“Oh and I’m uhh… Rarity!” Rarity whimpered as she slowly backed away. “And I think I’m not supposed to be here.”

“Run off then little pony,” Nightmare Moon said as she looked at the shivering mare. “Run off while I still offer you my mercy,” Without a word, Rarity stormed out of the library tripping several times but never looking back.

“Rarity! Come back here,” Twilight shouted at her friend but to no avail, she was already gone. “Motherfucker!” She grumbled as she settled at an aggressive stance. “So, are we gonna do this or what.”

“Fighting can wait,I wish to speak further with you,” Nightmare Moon said as her horn glowed. “But not here, I know a better place for such a conversation.” She said as a dark blue light covered Twilight and the five elements.

“Wait where are you taking me?” She said as she, the five elements and Nightmare Moon began to float as her horn glowed even brighter.

“To the… ‘negotiating’ room.” Nightmare Moon answered as they disappeard.

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“So… from what I remember Twilight told us to ‘distract’ the cultists,” Flash said as he looked at a cultist’s corpse. “And I’m pretty sure ‘distract’ doesn’t mean slaughter them all mercilessly.”

“Yeah… I think we might have overdone it.” Rainbow Dash said as she gazed over the castles courtyard. It was littered with dead bodies of both beast and cultist.

The battle ended as quickly as it started. In the end the cultist’s who were taken by surprise were defeated even when they were numerically superior. Those that didn’t either ran away or retreated into the castle.

But the battle came with a cost for the attackers, for only twelve animals survived the fighting. And only seven out of the twelve survivors will make it. The ponies of Twilight’s crew were unharmed though, thanks to the ‘armor’ the RBI supplied them with. They only managed to get a few bruises from the fight.

“Your sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Fluttershy said as she cradled the head of a dying gorilla. “You won’t die for nothing Mr. Peaches, I promise it.”

“I pinkie promise it Mr. Peaches!” Pinkie said as she held back her tears. “Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” She shouted as she jabbed a cupcake in her eye.

“We should go and meet Twilight at the rally point,” Applejack said as she placed a comforting hoof at Fluttershy’s shoulder. “This fight’s far from over.”

“Yeah, it’s time to end this,” Flash said as he checked his M14’s magazine. “Empty! Hey AJ, how much ammo do you have left?”

“I’m all out as well,” Applejack answered.

“Great!” Flash said as he dropped his rifle and checked his revolver’s cylinder. “And all I have left is three bullets.”

“Hey guys, I dunno if it’s because I’m high, but is that Rarity I see?” Fluttershy asked as she pointed at a white mare running towards them.

“Rarity what are you doing here?” Flash asked. “Wait, where’s Twilight?”

“Nightmare Moon!” Rarity shouted. “Nightmare Moon has her!”

“Well fuck,” Flash said. “Do you at least have the elements?”

“…”

“Rarity,” Applejack said. “Do you have the elements?”

“No… I kind of chickened out when Nightmare Moon appeared.” Rarity said.

“We are so fucked,” Flash said. “But the castles courtyard is cleared and the cultists are on the run. So I guess it’s time we call backup,” Flash said as he took out his phone.

“What are doing?” Dr. Pie asked.

“I’m calling the RBI.” Flash said. “They’re the only ones who can handle this now.”

“You do realize there’s no cellphone signal because we’re in the middle of a forest right!” Dr. Pie said. “Right?”

“…” Flash was silent for a moment. “FUCK!” He shouted as he threw his phone over the horizon. “That’s it we’re busting her out. Where is she Rarity?”

“I left Twilight in the castle library,” Rarity said. “She might still be there.”

“Then that’s where we’ll look,” Flash replied as he began walking towards the castle with the rest of the group.

“She might still be there, but I’m certain she isn’t.” Dr. Pie said causing the group to stop and turn around to face her.

“Where is she then?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“If Nightmare Moon is the mare I think she is,” Dr. Pie said as she strolled casually. “Then she probably took Twilight to the heart of her evil lair in order to persuade Twilight to join her.”

“How’d you come up with that kind of assumption?” Dash asked.

“It’s what I would’ve done if I was in her shoes.” Dr. Pie answered plainly. “And believe me Dashie, I’ve been in her shoes a couple of times already.”

“Ohhhh right!” Dash said as she remembered. “The New World Order thing you had a while back.”

“So where is this ‘heart of her evil lair’ thing you’re talking about?” Flash asked.

“It could be anywhere actually,” Dr. Pie said. “But since she’s royalty. I bet that would be her throne room.”

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“Welcome to my throne room Twilight Sparkle!” Nightmare Moon said as she lit all the torch scones of the room. The fire was color blue and gave off an intimidating aura. “So, what do you think?”

“It’s too dark,” Twilight complained. “The entire room is too fucking dark, the carpet is venta black for fucks sake, the stained windows are tinted black, the fucking throne is black and you’re black!” Twilight ranted. “What the hell Nightmare Moon, where’s your creativity?”

“Silence!” Nightmare Moon shouted. “Black is a beautiful color. It’s plain, it doesn’t sting the eyes for being too bright, it symbolizes my hatred for everybody and my love of the night. I like black.”

“Uh-huh!” Twilight replied. ‘Celestia had to deal with this edgy thing. God, I almost feel sorry for her,’ She thought to herself “So, where’s Celestia?”

“She’s inside me.” Nightmare Moon said. She looked at Twilight only to see a mixed expression of confusion and disgust. “I absorbed her! Is something wrong about that?”

“Nothing really it’s just…” Twilight trailed off. “…the way you said it kinda made it sound… a bit off.”

“Whatever!” Nightmare Moon rolled her eyes. “About the thing I wanted to talk to you about. Will you join me?”

“I’m sorry, what!” Twilight said in disbelief.

“Join me and together will shall unite Equestria under one banner.” Nightmare Moon replied. “We sall unite it under the banner of the moon.”

“All right! First of all, it’s already under one banner. Secondly, I am her to kill you,” Twilight said plainly. “And finally, why me out of all ponies?”

“Because I’ve seen what you’ve done Twilight,” Nightmare Moon answered. “And I am impressed. All those schemes carried out under the cover of my darkness were among the best things I’ve seen in my thousand-year exile. And I have need of your skills right now. So I will say it again, will you join me.”

“No!” Twilight answered plainly.

“What do you want then?” Nightmare Moon ask. “I can give you anything, money, power and riches beyond your wildest imagination.”

“My material needs are somewhat satisfied actually,” Twilight said. “If I ever get pardoned, I’ll still have enough money to spend the rest of my life living in comfort.”

“Hmm. If anything won’t satisfy you, perhaps somepony would.” Nightmare Moon said as she grinned. “I know you want him Twilight.”

“W-what do you mean.” Twilight said as she began to sweat. “I-uhh don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Oh come no Twilight, I’m not a fool,” Nightmare Moon replied. “We both know you want him even though you’ll never get him because he only sees you as a friend. But I can fix that.”

“There is nothing between us okay!” Twilight shouted as she blushed profusely. “And besides, what made you think I like him anyway.”

“I see what you do at night Twilight. In fact, I see everything during the night as well as the dreams of those who sleep.” Nightmare Moon explained. “That means I’ve seen all your perverted dreams about your dear prince charming.”

“What!” Twilight said as her face grew redder than a tomato.

“And don’t even get me started at what you do in alone in bed at night.” Nightmare Moon said as she made a wicked smile. “Ah yes. All those lonely nights under the sheets with nothing but your perverse thoughts of him as run your hoof along your-”

“Enough!” Twilight snapped. “I’ve heard enough!”

“Don’t you want your fantasies to be real?” Nightmare Moon asked. “I can make him like you, you know all I need is a bit of my dark magic and he’s yours.”

“You know what I’d really like.” Twilight said as she lifted the five dormant elements. “I’d like your cold dead body scattered all over the floor bitch.”

Nightmare Moon didn’t reply. Instead, she blasted the five stone balls with a single blast of her magic. “It’s a shame really. You would’ve made a great lieutenant.”

“The elements!” Twilight said as she looked at the shattered bits of stone scattered across the marble floor. “No…” she whimpered.

“Well, my little pony. I guess it’s time to die.” Nightmare Moon said as her horn began to glow. “Goodbye!” Just then the throne room’s door burst open as Twilight’s crew scrambled in.

“Twilight!” Flash shouted as he saw Twilight about to be blown up. He charged in like a flash of light out of pure instinct and pushed Twilight out of the Dark Queen’s line of fire. The ensuing blast blew off the agent’s right front leg and sent him flying across the room hitting the wall with a force that it crippled his right hind leg.

“Flash!” Twilight shouted as she and the rest of her crew rushed to their fallen comrade as Nightmare Moon let out a diabolical laugh.

Twilight checked Flash’s injuries, it was serious. The pegasus struggled to stay conscious and was breathing heavily. His entire right front leg has been completely blown off but wasn’t bleeding because of the burns that sealed his wound. He also had a compound fracture in his hind leg and he has sustained cuts and bruises all over his body.

“Why?!” Twilight asked.

“Because…” He coughed out blood. “you… won’t get… out of the… fucking way.” He said before losing consciousness.

“What now Twilight?” Applejack asked. Twilight didn’t answer she stared at the ceiling.

“Where are the elements?” Dr. Pie asked. “Twilight answered me!” Pinkie shouted as she shook Twilight.

“They’re gone,” Twilight answered as tears rolled across her cheeks. “I failed, all is lost.”

“No!” Rarity shouted. “All is not lost.”

“Yeah you still have us.” Rainbow Dash said. “Who cares about the elements. As long as we have each other, we’ll make it through.”

It was at that moment when Twilight realized something. Rainbow Dash was right; they didn’t need the elements. They were the elements. “Rainbow Dash you are a genius!” She shouted.

“I am?” Dash asked.

“Foolish ponies!” Nightmare Moon said as she charged her horn once more. “At least you’ll die together!”

“No! We have the elements bitch,” Twilight said. “We are the elements!”

“I’m sorry, what?” Nightmare Moon asked as she cocked a brow.

“Fluttershy who showed a lonely beast compassion even in his final moments represents the spirit of kindness.” She said as a pink light enveloped Fluttershy.

“Applejack who reassured me in doubt when I was in danger represents the spirit of honesty.” She said as an orange light enveloped the city mare.

“Dr. Pinkie Pie who banished her worries by laughing in the face of danger represents the spirit of laughter.” She said as a blue light enveloped the pink pony.

“Rarity who showed generosity through uhh… manipulation represents the spirit of generosity.” Just ten a purple light enveloped the mare who screamed in fright.

“Rainbow Dash who showed complete devotion to his crew and cause represents the spirit of loyalty.” She said as a red light enveloped the former minion.

“Flash Sentry who never gave a second thought about risking his life for other ponies… is dead.” She said as the injured stallion groaned. “Dying,” Twilight corrected.

After Twilight finished her speech, the light which covered her friends faded away revealing them wearing necklaces which beard the elements that took form in the shape of their cutie marks.

“You’re still missing a sixth element Sparkle!” Nightmare Moon shouted as she prepared to attack.

“No we are not!” Twilight replied. “I represent the final element. The element of magic!” She said as a golden crown that beard a six sided magenta star appeared on her head. ‘Isn’t that the tick mark on my cutie mark.’ Twilight thought to herself as she recalled her cutie mark which was a check list that had tick marks similar to the gem on her crown.

“All right then. Give me your best shot!” Nightmare Moon challenged.

A rainbow colored light covered the six before blasting Nightmare Moon. The resulting hit caused a blinding white flash that temporarily blinded the six.

“It’s over,” Twilight said as the light faded. “It’s done!”

The six cheered at their victory before they heard a familiar laugh. “Do you really think I don’t have a counter for that.”

“Oh no,” Twilight said as she looked at Nightmare Moon who was covered in a black tinted bubble shield.

“One thousand years on the moon,” Nightmare Moon said. “One thousand fucking years spent to creat a spell that could block Equestria’s most powerful artifacts.”

“Again!” Twilight ordered as they sent another rainbow blast that was as ineffective as the first one.

“Oh, I can do this all day long.” The wicked mare laughed. “Can you?”

“We can’t do it Twilight!” Applejack said.

“We have to try again,” Twilight replied. “I won’t stop until we win.”

“Feel free to try then.” Nightmare Moon taunted.

The sound of a gunshot ran across the room as Nightmare Moon stopped a .357 bullet mid-air with her telekinesis. Flash Sentry was sitting on the floor with his back rested on the wall as he fired another shot at the mare, it missed. ‘Last one!’ He thought to himself before he felt his gun slip away from his left hoof. It was pulled inside the wicked mares bubble shield.

“A finely crafted weapon!” Nightmare Moon said as she inspected the revolver. “I’m surprised you survived that pegasus. Too bad you’ll die by your own gun,” She said as she pointed the revolver at Flash.

What happened next became the sixth and final time Lucky Lenny saved Flash’s life. Just as Nightmare Moon pulled the trigger, the gun exploded sending metal shrapnel straight into Nightmare Moons face and eyes. “AHHHH!” The mare shouted as she lowered her shield and fired random blasts across the room.

“NOW!” Flash shouted as he looked straight into Twilight’s eyes.

Twilight and her crew charged and sent a rainbow colored flying straight towards the undefended mare. She screamed in agony as the light tore her apart piece by piece. “NOOOO!” She screamed as a flash of light blinded everpony in the room.

When the light cleared there was a single white alicorn standing. “I am proud of you Twilight, you managed to do the one thing I could never achieve.” The alicorn said.

“Yeah I killed your sister for you,” Twilight said. “But I don’t do shit like that for free.”

“Killed! No Twilight, you saved her.” The alicorn mare said as she walked towards the pile of Nightmare Moons broken pieces. “Luna!” She called

A small blue alicorn dug herself out of the shattered remains. “Celestia?” The mare said as she looked at the white alicorn. “Celestia!” She said as she jumped and hugged her sister.

“I’m sorry Luna!” Celestia said as stears rolled down her eyes. “I couldn’t save you, I was too weak.”

“No sister, it was my fault,” Luna replied as she began to cry as well. “I was unable to fight the darkness, it took me and I couldn’t fight back.”

“It okay now Luna, the darkness will never take you again.” Celestia said as she looked at her sister’s eyes. “I promise.”

Twilight looked at the heartwarming reunion and remembered her own brother. Tears began to roll down her cheeks as she remembered how close they were.

“Twilight are you okay?” Dr. Pie asked.

“I’m fine.” Twilight said as she wiped the tears and pretended that she wasn’t crying.

“It’s okay to cry Twilight!” Pinkie reassured her. “It’s what keeps us equine.”

“Mission accomplished Twilight!” Said a lone stallion that was standing in the throne room’s doorway.

They all turned to see who it was and were surprised to see Prince Blueblood. Luna looked at Twilight who gave her a death glare causing her to whimper. ‘Don’t even think about it bitch!’ Twilight told to Luna telepathically.

“Hey its Blueballs!” Rainbow Dash said as she pointed a hoof at the prince

“Blueblood!” Twilight greeted. “Was this another one of your grand schemes you majestic bastard?” She asked sarcastically.

“It wasn’t my idea actually; it was Cadence’s idea to restore the elements. But it was my plan that restored the elements and brought back the princess of the night.” Blueblood replied. “Me and Cadence have been pushing for Celestia to restore the elements for a while now. But auntie insisted that she could handle any threat the world can throw at her.”

“I can handle any threat,” Celestia said. “I just couldn’t bear having to hurt or kill Luna.”

“That was your weakness auntie,” Blueblood said. “That’s why you failed. And that is also why we need the elements. But thankfully, your old ‘student’ has brought it to us.”

“So this was all just a scheme to restore the elements and find new bearers for them?” Twilight asked.

“Exactly!” Blueblood answered.

“And you chose a bunch of criminals?” Celestia asked. “What are you trying to prove here Blueblood?”

“That I can make any plan work no matter how stupid the plan may sound.” Blueblood answered as he smiled.

“Are we free to go now?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“Yeah Blue, are they free to go?” Twilight asked as well. “And can I go back to my cell, since I know you’re not gonna let me go easily after what I did to Canterlot.”

“Blueblood, after all they have been through I believe you should release them,” Celestia said. “All of them, even Twilight.”

“I’m releasing all of you under a condition.” Blueblood said surprising everyone including Twilight and Celestia. “But first I want to ask all six of you? How would you like to serve the greater good?”

“Just get to the point Blue,” Twilight replied.

“I have six new identities for you.” The prince said as he handed out a folder to each of the six. “These are your new identities. As you may notice your names are the same but your backgrounds have been changed. I want you all to stay in Ponyville after it is rebuilt and reintegrate to society.”

“You want to reform us?” Twilight asked.

“You will also be asked from time to time, to take up the elements and use it to save the homeland.” Blueblood replied. “Think of this as a rehab and community service in one package. So what will it be?”

“Beats prison!” Dash said.

“I get to go back to my family’s farm! Fuck yeah,” Applejack smiled.

“Oh! I always wanted to be a party pony,” Pinkie said as she browsed her file.

“I’m in as well,” Rarity said.

“Animals! Yay,” Fluttershy said.

“What about you Twilight?” Blueblood asked.

“Hey, I wanna know something first,” Twilight said. “Why me?”

“Oh Twilight!” Blueblood said. “There’s nothing in this world that I wouldn’t do for my best friend. And besides your dad convinced me you could be more than just a common theif.”

‘Just as he was when he was younger,’ Celestia thought to herself.

“Yeah… Best friend,” Twilight replied. She sighed internally. ‘Best friend’, the one word that stung her harder than any bullet.

“By the way,” Blueblood said as he scanned the room. “Where’s your handler.”

“He’s over there,” Fluttershy pointed to the wall where the injured Flash sat silently.

“He’s alive,” Blueblood said as he checked his pulse and inspected his wounds. “He’s barely alive. But he’ll make it.” He said as he injected him a syringe with a blue colored liquid.

“What’s gonna happen to him?” Twilight asked. “Will he still have a job when he wakes up.”

“Yes, I have the perfect job for him.” Blueblood said.

“And about that other favor Blue!” Twilight reminded the prince.

“Auntie, Twilight has a favor to ask you,” Blueblood said as he turned to Celestia.

“What is it little pony?” Celestia asked. “You did good by me and I shall do the same for you.”

“I want the egg,” Twilight said. “I’m gonna make sure that blasted thing doesn’t tick off another filly.”

“I’ll give it under the condition that you will make sure no harm comes to it,” Celestia replied. “Are these terms agreeable.”

“They are,” Twilight said as she extended a hoof and smiled. “Do we have a deal then?”

“We have!” Celestia replied as she shook Twilights hoof.