[A Few Minutes Later] The Sugarcube Cafe

Spike watched from outside the infirmary as Celestia put a small healing spell on Applejack while Luna puts one on Rainbow, it wasn't much but it would let them be able to walk a bit better than before.

Applejack's cuts and bruises disappeared along with the bullet coming out of her leg and the hole disappearing but a few scars and faded bruises took some of their places and she might still limp a bit for a few days. Rainbow Dash, got the bullet in her stomach removed along with the bullet hole but she still had a bit of pressure on her stomach like a stomach ache.

Celestia and Luna walked out of the small room and looked at Spike, who was a bit worried. "How are they?"

Luna looked back. "Applejack's cuts and bruises weren't that serious and the bullet in her leg didn't hit any major vein or artery and Rainbow Dash didn't lose that much blood, the bullet didn't hit any major organs. It was a good call sending you there to aid them, Sir Spike."

Celestia nodded. "Yes, I couldn't imagine what would've happened if you weren't there...speaking of which, what did happen over there?"

Spike shrugged. "I'm not so sure, at first we were just collecting money from the places you said then once we got to the hotel, Sombra's guys were already there. They shot Rainbow in the stomach and a guy was beating up Applejack with a bat and a mare who had the money shot her in the back of the leg. I managed to bust in and I save AJ. The member that shot her tried to get away with the dough but I manage to save the money along with blowing them to bits."

"Alright...well thanks for saving them, Sir Spike," Luna said, smiling. "Ya know...I think anymore action might put a number on your psyche."

"I agree, Spike." Celestia agreed. "Why don't you take a few days off, it'll give AJ and RD enough time to rest their wounds."

"Thanks, bosses," Spike replied with a smirk, he walked over to the staircase and walked down them to get to the exit.

Celestia and Luna both smiled at each other. "Spike sure is something is he?" asked Celestia.

"Oh certainly, Tia. Sir Spike is an excellent addition to the organization. I'm positive he'll do amazing here after what he did today." Luna replied, nodding, and walking back into the office.

Once Luna closed the door to the office, she looked behind her with the corner of her eye and she took out her cell phone.

[Later That Night] Barb's House

Spike walked into the front door as quietly as he could, but as soon as he closed the door. A light flicked on and Spike turned around, there was his twin sister Barb sitting in a chair with an angry expression on her face. She has her pajamas on which contained a black tank-top and little dragon pajama bottoms. She was staring right into Spike's eyes, her face not changing. Spike looked down and saw that there was a rolled-up newspaper in her hand.

The tension there was so thick that it can be cut with a sharp knife...after a while, Barb finally spoke. "Spike...how've you been?"

Spike looked left and right. "Uh...alright, how've you been?"

"Fine..." Barb answered. "So, Spike.....where have you been?"

"At work, had to drive late today." Spike lied, but Barb wasn't fooled.

"Is that so, you seem to be having to drive late a lot...does driving a cab require you to wear a suit?"

Spike started to sweat. "Um...it was an important passenger today. I had to drive a...driving inspector to various places after my shift, to see if I'm doing everything right when it comes to driving a cab...I wanted to look my best."

Barb was just about enough of this shit, she got up and squeezed the rolled-up newspaper in her hand. "Spike Dragan! I know what you've been doing!" She unrolled it and threw it at Spike.

The purple drake caught it and looked at it, seeing Barb circle the title of an article that caused him to look at it with pinprick pupils.

Cars Destroyed & Murder Massacre at Sombra's Bar!!

The Equestrian Solar Guards found 6 bodies in the parking lot near the bar that belongs to Don Sombra of The Sombra Crime Family along with a few cars that burst into flames and exploded. One body was found in a shed and the rest were out in the open. The guards managed to identify 2 of the deceased ponies, Lyra Heartstrings and Bon Bon Sweetie Drops. They were loyal members of Sombra's empire. Guards also found discarded weapons, A jammed pistol, an almost empty revolver, and two empty sub-machine guns.

The guards checked the fingerprints on all the guns, The pistol was used by one of the dead ponies, but the other 3 weapons had the same fingerprints on them. The Solar Guards revealed that it wasn't just any normal pony prints, the prints belonged to a dragon. So the Solar Guards are on the lookout for a Dragon that might be involved with The Solaris Sisters Crime Family.

We asked the Chief and Deputy Chief of The Solar Guards, Dual Blade, and Virtus Darkpaw, and here's what they said:

DB: "It was probably just another gang attack, this happens a lot in this city, sadly...but we will find the dragon who did this."

V: "Yes, if a dragon is apart of the Solaris Crime Family, it could make The Solaris Sisters even more dangerous than they already were before if a single dragon caused this to happen all by himself. Now if you'll excuse us...the chief and I have very important business that must be dealt with immediately."

At the bottom of the article, there was a black and white security camera photo of Spike firing the machine guns he used on Lyra and Bon Bon.

Spike looked up from the paper and was met with the snarliest glare Barb has ever given him since their childhood. He began to sweat.

"Uh...I w-wonder when they're gonna get the dragon eh, Barb? Heh Heh…" Spike managed to stutter out, His sister added sharp gritted teeth with her death glare getting more 'deadly' She pointed at the loveseat next to the chair she was sitting down in before.

Spike, getting what she wants him to do, walks over to the loveseat and sits down, putting the paper next to him. Barb sat down in the chair next to it, her glare was now calm but she still looked at him angrily.

"Spike..." Barb began. "Can you explain to me why you have guns in the article picture, along with thousands of dollars added into your bank account?"

"You looked into my bank account again, Barb? I thought you said you wouldn't do that anymore!"

"Don't change the subject, buster! You're the one who's in deep trouble and I want the whole truth, NOW!"

The purple drake growled a bit and looked at the floor with a sigh. He knew lying was useless and would make it even worse. He's busted, so he finally decided to come clean. "I'm working with the Mafia..."

Barb's anger turned into shock. "W-What?!"

"Yep..."

"F-For how long?"

"5 weeks..."

Barb was now even more shocked. "So...for weeks you've been working with the Mafia...and you lied to me about still working with the cab industry..." Tears appeared in her eyes. "Y-You've lied to me for 5 whole weeks..."

Spike sighed. "I didn't have a choice, Barb..."

"What do you mean you didn't have a choice!?" The purple dragoness snapped.

"I almost died!" Spike snapped back. "I almost died because of my fucking excuse for a job!"

"What do you mean?" Spike growled a bit and looked at his slightly crying twin sister.

"I was just minding my own business one day, then 2 members hijacked me and held me at gunpoint as I drove them away from rivals. They gave me money for my forced services...and I swore to myself that I would never work for criminal scum...but after 3 days past, the rivals found me and tried to cap me! I escaped and I reluctantly decided to work for The Solaris Sisters, because there is no way I would survive if I stayed alone after they found out where I work, my license plate, and even how I look...Barb I'm telling you...If it wasn't for them I would be dead!"

Spike was now crying as Barb sniffed. "Do you think I liked lying to you Barb?! You're my sister! The sister I love the most in the whole world! But I didn't want to lose you...I hid my real job from you under a rock because I didn't want to see you get hurt... God forbid, If somepony found out where I lived, they would fuck with you to get to me! I...I don't w-want t-to lose you. You're my only sister Barb, I don't want to lose you like how we lost our parents..."

The Dragan twins both cried as Barb held out her arms. "C'mere you!"

The two loving siblings shared a hug as they cried on each other's shoulders. This went on for a good 40 minutes but then they slowly stopped crying, but continue to hug. Barb finally spoke up. "I-I may not support you doing this Spike...but, all I want to say is...just be careful."

Spike nodded and broke the hug, holding both of his twin sister's hands. "I will, Barb, I promise...I will never leave you."

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