Equestria Noire Case #2 (Re-do): The Wonderbolt Case

-/- Tippy Tappy Residence -/-

Dash flew me toward a house that wasn’t too far from the Wonderbolt Facility. It was a pretty nice looking house. A good flower bed, painted shutters, and clean looking windows. Whoever lives here really knows how to make the place clean.

Before we landed, I asked Dash who lived here.

“Tippy Tappy. Soarin’s Mom. We need to warn her and get her someplace safe.” She said, sounding scared.

Soarin’s Mother? Why is she on the list? I remembered the name Stormy Flare on Skyler’s kill list. That must be Spitfire’s Mom then. I guess I could understand why she’d be on there. She was one of the reasons why Skyler got suspended from school after groping Spitfire. But what did Soarin’s Mom have anything to do with him?

Maybe, because he hates Soarin for being with Spitfire so much, he just did this out of spite. Because, he feels, he just can.

We ran toward the door with such speed. And after knocking very hard a few times, a mare answered. This mare looked exactly like Spitfire, even resembling her cutie mark. Only, she looked to be in her mid fifties, she had a purple sweater on, a pearl necklace around her neck, pearl earrings, and wore blue eye shadow.

So, this is Spitfire’s Mom. Stormy Flare. But, why is she at Tippy Tappy’s Home?

She had a cross look on her face when she opened the door to answer me.

“Yes! Can I help you young colt?” She asked, not sounding too happy with the really loud knocking.

Before I spoke, Rainbow Dash blurted out, “Stormy, is Tippy home?”

Stormy saw the look of fear on Dash’s face as she spoke. Her cross look was now replaced by a look of concern for a friend of her daughter’s.

“Uh, Yes. She’s in the kitchen. We were playing cribbage. What’s going on?” She asked.

I flashed my badge at her. “Ma’am, I’m Detective Shadow Haze. You and Tippy Tappy need to come with us. You both are in grave danger.” I said.

“In danger? What do you mean?” I heard another voice come toward the door. It belonged to a mare who looked to be about the same age as Stormy Flare. She had a magenta colored coat with a brunette mane and tail, both having a streak of purple in them. She had a weird as hell cutie mark. It was the word “ChimiCherryChanga” written in a circle. What does that even mean?

“You both are targets for murder. A stallion named Skyler Storms has a list of ponies he wants to kill. And you both are on it.” I said,

I saw Stormy’s eyes widen when I said this. “What?! Skyler Storms? I haven’t seen him in years. Ever since my daughter was in high school.”

When I levitated the list and showed it to them, they at first looked sick to their stomachs, but that was replaced by a look of sheer terror.

“My boy Soarin is on this list!” Tippy Tappy exclaimed in a scared tone.

“So is Spitfire!” Stormy Flare said in that same tone of voice.

“Which is why you need to come with us. We’ll escort you back to the Detention Center.” I said.

“What about our children?!” Tippy asked very emotionally. She looked on the verge of tears.

“Those two are at the hospital because a Wonderbolt trainer got shot.” Rainbow Dash told them.

“What? Who?” Stormy asked.

“Spectrum Ryder. Those two should be safe there. Now let’s go before Skyler comes here.” I told them both.

Rainbow Dash picked me up and flew me back toward the Detention Center. With both Tippy Tappy and Stormy Flare right next to us. While Dash was flying me, I holstered out my gun, just in case Skyler made his way toward us and tried to kill us.

-/- Cloudsdale Detention Center -/-

We made it over to the Detention Center safely. Although, and this may sound crazy, I did kind of wish Skyler jumped us and tried to shoot at us. So I could just kill him and be done with it. I know it’s my job to bring him to justice, and I do want that above all else, but there is a very, very small part of me that thinks prison would be to easy for this fucker. After what he did to Gust Gale, stalking Spitfire, what he did to Spectrum Ryder, and now to go on a potential killing spree, I want to end him myself.

But, I’m an officer of the Law. If I did this, I’d probably be no different then him.

Was it the same thing after I killed my mother? I mean, I did it in self defense. And I did it to save my Big Sister Melody Rays. If I hadn’t have intervened, she would’ve been beaten to death by my miserable, alcoholic, abusive mother. So, I’m not the bad guy here. Am I?

After I had that thought in my head, we brought them inside and we were greeted by Captain Barrens.

“Are you Miss Stormy Flare and Miss Tippy Tappy?” Captain Barrens asked.

“Yes.” Tippy said, now grabbing the Captain by his shoulders. “Have you found out anything about Soarin and Spitfire? Please tell me.” She said, trying and not doing a good job at regaining her composure.

Captain Barrens gently took her hooves off his shoulders. “Ma’am, we have all of our units out looking for Skyler Storms, as well as the ponies he’s targeted. I’m sure your children are in good hooves.” He said, trying to sound compassionate.

“Who were his other victims, if it’s alright to ask?” Stormy asked us.

“A few other Wonderbolts, his Mother Climate Storms, and a former Wonderbolt trainer that he, unfortunately, did shoot. Spectrum Ryder.” I told her.

Now it was Stormy’s turn to look concerned. “Spectrum? He was Spitfire’s mentor. Is he okay?” She asked.

Rainbow Dash frowned. “We don’t know. He’s in intensive care right now.” She said.

Now both Tippy and Stormy looked scared for every pony that was involved with all of this. They even hugged each other for comfort. Guess these two friends need each other now.

They were escorted toward a little room where they would be safe. I know that they’ll be given anything they are asked for. Coffee, something to eat, anything to help take their mind off this horrendous situation.

Captain Barrens trotted back to us. “While you guys went and got Stormy and Tippy, I was just given word that Climate Storms was just picked up by a few of my officers. She’s safe now too.” He told us.

I was relieved to hear that(one less victim for us) however, after hearing that, I thought of something.

“If the Wonderbolts on his kill list are still there, he might be headed toward their facility. He disguised himself as Corkscrew. He might know the whole place.” I said.

Rainbow’s eyes widened this time. “I remember he got a tour of the place from Gust Gale when they first got together. He knows where the locker rooms and our living quarters are.” She said.

Just before we were about to head out the door, Captain Barrens’ phone rang. He answered it, and I saw his eyes go wide too.

Oh shit.

“Shots fired at the Wonderbolt facility. Get there now. Police already have the place surrounded. Go now.” He told us in a panicked and terrified voice.

Dash and I hauled ass outta there.

-/- The Wonderbolt Facility -/-

We were able to make it there in about 5 minutes flat. I guess Dash really is The Fastest Flyer in All of Equestria. She’s earned that title.

When we got there, police really were surrounding the building. But there were a ton of other ponies too.

I saw Soarin and Spitfire. Guess they must’ve gotten an Amber Alert on their phones. Dash and I got them when we first told Captain Barrens about what Skyler was planning.

But there were others too. Vapor Trail. Sky Stinger. Fleetfoot. Misty Fly. Surprise. Thunderlane. Almost all the Wonderbolts were here. Hopefully, none were inside.

That’s where Skyler was.

I ran over to a fellow officer. I remembered him. He was that buff looking stallion from when I first found Gust Gale’s body. Pale coat, fluffy orange mane and tail and hoof cuff cutie mark. The one who argued with Dash.

“What have we got?” I asked loudly.

“Skyler Storms is in there. He’s got a hostage. He’s threatening to kill her if we don’t bring him Spitfire and Soarin. He’s even given us a half hour. And if he sees or hears it’s us, he’s gonna kill her.” He told me.

Then I heard Misty Fly yell out emotionally,“High Winds is still in there. She didn’t leave when we all left. We gotta do something.”

Shit. He’s got Gust Gale’s best friend. I gotta think of something. And quick.

“Have you checked the perimeter?” I asked the buff stallion.

He nodded. “There’s a back door. We have a few ponies back there, but we’re trying to get it open as quietly as possible. Can’t risk him discovering us.” He said.

Then, an idea popped in my head. I turned to Dash.

“Rainbow, how stealthy can you be?” I asked.

She blinked. “Uh, I don’t know. I can be kinda stealthy. I’ve never tried before though.” She said.

“Fly as silently and quietly as you can around the building. Look and see in any of the windows which room he’s in. I’m gonna distract him from out here. If and when you see him and hear him, report back to me. Tell me what you see, then you and I are gonna sneak in there.” I told her.

She nodded in approval. “Got it.” She said and saluted me.

She then proceeded to fly as quietly around the building as possible.

I saw that the buff looking pony had a mega phone in his hooves. I asked if I could borrow it for a second. He gave it to me.

“Skyler Storms! This is Detective Shadow Haze! It’s over. Let High Winds go and no pony has to get hurt. You have only one chance to surrender and stop this madness.” I called out to him.

Then, by some sheer luck, I saw him stick his head out of a window that was on the right side of the building. With him sporting the craziest fucking smile I ever saw. He had a not so good looking brown coat, and instead of a blonde mane like what Soarin and Spitfire said, his mane was pitch black. Like Corkscrew.

“Go Fuck Yourself! I’ve got your meal ticket right here.” He said, now showing us High Winds. He had his hoof around her neck, with a gun pointed at the side of her head.

She looked terrified, and had a large amount of tears running down her face.

“It was him! He killed Gust Gale!” She wailed out to every pony.

He smiled in an arrogant fashion. “Damn right I did. And if any of you mother fuckers don’t want me to kill this dyke bitch, then bring me Soarin and Spitfire.” He said.

Soarin and Spitfire looked horrified as well. They had no idea about what to do in this situation.

Then, I guess Skyler saw Spitfire in the crowd, he gave her a seductive and evil smile.

“You heard me Spitfire. You want your cadet to remain alive, both of you come up here. I’ve got big things planned for you two.” He said.

After that, he walked away from the window with High Winds with him.

What he didn’t know, was that Dash was literally right above him. Listening to every word he said. Thankfully, she didn’t try anything yet. High Winds was in front of him. Even if she was fast, she’d need a second to get her away from him to safety. And he’d use that second to shoot her.

True to her word, she flew back over to me.

“So, do you know where he is?” I asked.

She nodded. “He’s in the East locker room. It’s not too far from the back door. We can sneak in there and catch him by surprise. There’s a weak wall in there that was just fixed not too long ago. It’ll break if we can knock it down. With him behind it.” She said.

“Yes.” I said. “But I have a good way to distract him too.” I said, before turning to Soarin and Spitfire.

“I need you two to give in and go inside.” I told them.

“WHAT?!” All three of them, including Rainbow Dash shouted.

“You will survive this. Just do what I say. I’ve got a plan.” I said to them.

“But, he’s got a gun. What if he shoots us?” Soarin asked.

“Just trust me. He went shoot you right away. He’s a narcissistic pony. He wants to get back at you and humiliate you guys for what happened at Wonderbolt camp years back.” I told them. I really think my plan will work.

I hope.

“Look, here’s the plan.” I huddled with the three of them and explain everything.

“Alright. You got it?” I asked them.

Soarin and Spitfire, while looking scared, nodded in agreement.

“Okay, we’ll do it. For ole’ Hoof in Mouth.” Spitfire said.

“Yeah.” Soarin added.

The two looked at each other for a moment and then kissed each other on the lips in total passion.

“I love you.” Spitfire said.

“I love you too, babe.” Soarin said.

They proceeded to walk inside the front door, while Dash and Myself walked toward the back door.

Amazingly, they had managed to get it open without alerting Skyler.

I motioned for them to stop. “Me and Dash will take care of this. You just gotta trust me.” I said to them.

They looked hesitant at first, but then gave in and allowed Me and Dash to walk inside. As stealthy as possible.

We made it inside. And I could see a sign that pointed toward the East locker room.

Okay. It’s time to finish this.

As me and Dash very quietly walked over toward the locker room, we heard voices. I guess Soarin and Spitfire were already there. I just hope my plan works. I wish those two nothing but good luck.

Then I heard HIS voice. “Glad you two could make it.” Skyler said in that arrogant and narcissistic voice.

A few seconds passed by before I heard Soarin utter, “Let her go Skyler. She’s done nothing to you.”

We were not too far away when I heard Skyler chuckle a little bit. “This isn’t about her. She’s just a pawn in my big game.”

“What game, you sick fuck?” Spitfire asked angrily.

“Of finally achieving my dream. Of killing every one of you mother fuckers for fucking with me. For not acknowledging me. For saying I wasn’t worth a shit.” He chuckled again.

“Well, Spitfire, am I worth a damn now? I raped and murdered that stupid bitch that looked like you. And now, I’m gonna do the same thing to the real one. And it’s gonna be right in front of you.” I heard him scream. He must be pointing at Soarin.

“You killed my best friend!” I heard High Winds cry.

“Damn right I did. And I’ll kill you two. If these guys agree to stay and let me do what I want to them.” I heard him say.

Now, by this point, we made it to the outside of the locker room. And Dash was right. There was a weak wall on the left side. We walked over there as quietly as possible, while also listening in on the conversation occurring. And from the way it was going, it appeared Skyler had his back turned to the weak wall. Yes. Just like I wanted.

“How does it feel guys? Huh? How does it feel to know that I was Corkscrew all along, and you guys don’t even figure out it was me? I bet you guys feel pretty fucking stupid huh? Especially you Soarin. I was the smartest guy in school and definitely smarter then you. I bet I fooled you the most, didn’t I?” He asked them.

I didn’t hear Soarin answer anything. He must have his head down. Because they actually MUST feel pretty stupid. They didn’t figure out that a guy they knew in high school was this alter ego he came up with?

Somepony smarter probably could’ve figured it out.

“What do you want Skyler? Why can’t you just leave us alone?” Spitfire asked.

I could tell he was smirking right now. “Because I claimed you in high school. You belong to me. And now, I’m gonna make you mine.” He said in a pretty sinister voice.

“You two want High Winds to get outta here safe and sound? Then you let me shoot and kill Soarin, and then I’m gonna shoot you, Spitfire, in your legs and wings. And then I’m gonna do to you what I did to Gust. So, what is it gonna be, huh?” Skyler asked.

I hope Spitfire says what I told her too. I hope she thinks we’re here, because we are. Come on Spitfire. Say it.

I heard a smirk from her. Yes.

“Actually, how bout you do me a favor and try not to break the board with your stupid face.” She said.

There it is. I heard him utter a “Huh?” before Dash came in for the big blow.

*CRASH*

“Aaahhhh!” I heard and now saw as Skyler was hit by the weak wall and the force of Rainbow Dash’s strength. She was awesome. And she proved it right here.

Skyler’s grip on both the gun and High Winds let go as he fell to the floor face first.

He was about to get his gun, before Spitfire kicked it away and then kicked him in the face. Hard.

He groaned in pain, before Rainbow kicked him in the balls. That made him squeal like a pig. Then Soarin bucked him in the face, and he was finished when High Winds tackled him with ferocity and started to punch the shit outta him.

“YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT! I HOPE YOU FUCKING DIE! I HOPE-” I stopped her before she could do more damage.

“That’s enough. All of you.” I said to them.

He later there on the ground in pain. Good. But, it’s not gonna be like the pain he’s about to receive when he goes to jail.

I brought out my hoof cuffs and cuffed him right there.

“Skyler Storms, you are under arrest for the rape and murder of Gust Gale, the attempted murder of Spectrum Ryder, stalking and planning a terrorist attack.” I continued reading him his Miranda rights as I got him up and started to lead him outside.

As we walked him out, I told him, “Just to let you know Skyler, your Mommy isn’t mad at you. She’s just disappointed.”

“Fuck you.” He yelled at me. I punched him in the stomach, since I didn’t get a good one on him before I arrested him.

We finally got him outside, and I threw his ass in the police carriage. Where he was flailing and flopping around like a lunatic.

“Good bye and good riddance, Skyler Storms.” Spitfire said, spitting in his face before the carriage rode off. Taking that piece of shit away with him.

We got him. We got the son of a bitch.

Thank Celestia it’s finally over.