Angel Wings, Broken Rainbows

Shining Armor had followed the faintest trace of magical residue to a clearing outside Ponyville. It was quite well hidden on the edge of the Everfree. It was no wonder nopony'd found it. The area was almost never traveled and his training allowed him to sense even the smallest amount of magic. It had surprised him that he had not sensed any on Rainbow Dash, but the stallion was smart. The only reason he'd used magic at all this time is because of the size of Ponyville. In all the big cities there was no shortage of empty buildings he could use, but here he had to improvise.

"Right here," he thought as he happened upon the crux of the magical remnants.

His horn emitted a brilliant blue light as he harnessed the leftover magic to recreate the exact spell his quarry had used. Suddenly walls began to arise from the earth around him, enclosing him in a simple room with a single table. A crimson pool glinted from beneath the table. The illusion faded in mere moments.

"No mistake. I can find this bastard. I just need one more thing."
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The Ponyville Hospital was eerily vancant as per usual as the guardian unicorn entered. He didn't bother the nurse pony operating the front desk as she seemed far too busy with her morning nap. He slipped noiselessly by and continued down the hall toward Rainbow Dash's room.

"No!"

Shining Armor stopped as he heard what was unmistakeably Fluttershy's voice.

"Looks like they're just now finding out. I have the worst timing....."

He heard a door close and hoofsteps begin coming his way. He stepped out and was met with the tear-filled eyes of Nurse Redheart. He could see the toll this case was taking on her. Ponyville's distinct lack of major illness or accident was obviously not working in her favor, being unprepared for something of this magnitude.

"Oh.....Mr. Armor?! You startled me. I'm sorry but Miss Dash has just received some heavy news. I'm afraid I can't let you-"

"That's quite alright Nurse Redheart. I don't need to see her now. She's pregnant, isn't she?" he asked, knowing full well what the answer would be.

The nurse pony's eyes widened at the question. "But.....how did you know that?"

"The less you know Nurse Redheart.....I don't think I have to tell you that both princesses Luna and Celestia have given me absolute authority in regards to this investigation."

"Of course not. I know you will find the monster who did this."

"I will.....but there is one thing I need from you. I need his DNA."