Rise of the Night/Run of Night

Shadowstep held onto Lyla closer and told her how he found out she was in danger, how he got Congo and Shiva to allow such a dangerous mission to be done, and what he did to save her.

“Wait theres a fragment of Nightmare Moon in you?” Lyla asked looking him in the eyes.

“Yes. After Princess Luna made the Lunar Republic Guard, she realized that there were still fragments of Nightmare Moon that weren't destroyed by the elements of harmony. She made a task force to find these fragments called the Magic Hunter task force. I was captain of this task for the past four years. We spent about two of those years hunting down the fragments. After that the Commander thought that the fragments could be weaponized and they needed volunteers. I was one of thirty magi volunteers who signed up for the program and the only living volunteers left. The others either went insane or corrupted. By having a fragment inside me I can increase my own control of magic. She also allows for the most powerful magic she can conjure for being a fraction of her former self.” he answered looking away.

“So your like a super powered magi?” she asked pulling his face so she can look at him.

“Some would say that. Others would say freak, monster, or killer.” he answered with a sadness in his eyes. She pulled him closer and didn't let go. He let go and pushed her back on the bed.

“Listen I need to go and talk to Congo and Shiva they are probably back by now and the gang needs to leave Manehatten for right now.” he said to her as he stood up. He walked out his house and headed towards Congo's office. Once he reached the office Congo sat behind his desk going through paperwork.

“How is she? Is she ok?” he asked with concern in his voice.

“She's fine. She laying down in my house but we have an issue that needs to be dealt with now.” Shadow said with a seriousness in his voice.

“Whats the issue?” he asked setting his paperwork away.

“I think it's time we move away from Manehatten for a while.” Shadow said.

“No away! No fucking away are we running!” Congo yelled at him.

“Congo look around. One of your best informants has been attacked and nearly killed twice. Your best runner was taken right off the streets she runs everyday for the past 6 years. We are starting to lose this fight and I say we leave for now till the fire dies.” Shadow said with more assertiveness.

“I will not run away from this fight! They started it and by Luna we will finish it!” he yelled.

“Congo for once stop thinking with your balls and think with your brain. Lyla was kidnapped and attacked. If it wasn't for me we might have never found her and I don't want to think about what would have happened should we had not saved her. And what if this happens again? Are you willing to tell me that we couldn't save her? Willing to tell Shiva that her 'little sister' died in a street cause you wanted to play robin hood again?” Shadow yelled back. Congo gritted his teeth. Shadow knew he struck gold. Congo had a soft spot for Shiva and Lyla. Not to soft but soft enough that he thought about it.

“Ok say we do leave where do we go? Can't just go into another city and say 'hey we're the diamond dong mind if we crash here while we fight the council?'” Congo asked.

“Still got that diamond mine operation near Ponyville?” Shadow asked.

“yea but only like five members are there.” Congo said.

“Well we pack up and move the entire gang there. Last time I checked the area was large enough for everyone here plus council doesn't have control any where near there.” Shadow said. Congo thought about it and smiled.

“Ok well go with your plan” Congo said walking over to a radio and announced “Prepare for departure. We leave at noon tomorrow for the Diamond mines outside of Ponyville. Pack only what we need and get a good nights sleep.”

Shadow walked out of the office and noticed everyone was moving. Packing away files, weapons, food, and clothing. He returned to his house to see Lyla asleep on his bed. It has been a long day. Even longer for Lyla. He took his shoes off and laid down next to her holding her in his arms hoping he can protect her from what ever comes next.