Devil Gene

Twilight entered Canterlot castle with a sense of intense confusion. The events of the previous night were something she couldn't wrap her head around.

"Twilight? What a surprise," Celestia greeted her.

"Hi, princess."

"Are you alright? You seem disturbed."

"Have you heard about Spike leaving to search for his parents?"

"No. So he's departed?"

"Yes."

"Are you...okay?"

"Yes, but I'm concerned about something that happened yesterday evening."

"Please, continue."

"Before he left, I asked him for a DNA sample. I thought maybe I could use it to help him track his family down."

"I see."

"I was examining it last night when something strange happened."

"Strange? How so?"

"It started glowing without magic."

"Oh dear..."

"What's the matter?"

"Luna and I began receiving reports of a forest that was destroyed near Sugarcane Valley this morning."

"Who would attack Sugarcane Valley?"

"I was wondering the same thing."

"You don't think...Spike could've done it...Do you?"

"I highly doubt he would have done it intentionally. It must have been some kind of accident."

"That would make sense. He was known for accidents like that growing up."

"We were planning on taking a trip there to see for ourselves what the damage is. Would you like to accompany us?"

"Yes."

"Very well. Let's find Luna and we'll be off."

"Sister," Luna mourned, "Never in our lives did we expect to see such destruction."

"There's nothing left," Celestia commented in shock to herself.

"Spike did all this!? It can't be," Twilight yelled.

"Twilight," Celestia spoke apologetically, "I'm afraid we must find Spike and detain him for questioning."

"I understand..."