After having Spike send the letter, Check and Scootaloo got on the train for Canterlot. He had a feeling that things were going to become interesting.

"Will we be able to see the Wonderbolts before the doctor? Or do I have to wait till after?" Scootaloo finally asked as they arrived at the station.

"The show doesn't start till this afternoon. So we'll have plenty of time before the show starts. " He replied as he gathered their things. "A guard should be waiting to bring us to a professional who'll give you an examination." He paused and smiled at her. "If you're on your best behavior, maybe I'll let you pick where we have lunch."

Scootaloo nodded while standing at his side, doing her best to mimic his stance, much to his amusement as they exited the train. Just as he had said, a guard stood scanning the crowd muttering to himself.

Knowing they had yet to be noticed, Check whispered to Scootaloo. "Let's see how good you are at observation. What can you tell me about the guard?"

Scootaloo looked him other thoughtfully. "Well… he's an upper rank. Judging by the crest… he looks nervous. Maybe muttering something about meeting you… and that's about it."

"Not bad." He praised before starting towards the guard. "I got the same impressions."

As soon as the guard noticed him, he quickly stood at attention. "Sir! I was ordered to accompany you and the young lady during your stay in Canterlot."

"Why?" Scootaloo asked with a tilt of her head before scanning the area.

"There's a big event coming up this afternoon, and I was told you'd likely wish to go to it." The guard replied.

"And there have been problems in town the princess doesn't want us to get caught up in." Check finished for him.

Scootaloo gasped and looked at the guard. "Wait. Are you talking about the drama among the nobles?"

"Good catch." Check praised. "That is the most likely reason." With a nod, he motioned for the guard to lead the way. "With what you suspect in mind. Try keeping your ears open as we make our way to the doctor. But try not to look like you're listening."

"But isn't that snooping?" Scootaloo asked as she did as he said.

"No. You're gathering information about the situation. The more practice you get at listening. The better you become at picking out what is important from gossip." He explained as they stopped at the door of the hospital as Scootaloo's ear twitched.

"Can you believe the nerve of that mare?" A voice huffed from inside. "Thinking she can measure up to the Wonderbolts. I'll teach that prismatic peasant a lesson."

Scootaloo gasped and looked over at Check then the guard who seemed to notice the same thing she did. Glancing at Check, she saw a look of disgust and anger. It was apparent he heard what she had.

"Guard. Look after Scootaloo." Check instructed as the stallion left the hospital and pushed past them. "I have something to take care of."

"Sir." He replied before scooping her onto his back and entering the hospital.

Check followed the stallion down the street and stopped as he was joined by a few strong looking ponies. Seeing this, Check's mind raced for possible outcomes. A smirk crossed his face as the mare in question came into view.

"There you are, mare." The stallion spat. "You're going to pay for your disrespect to the Wonderbolts."

"BlueBlood?!?" She gasped. "What are you-?"

"You're going to pay. The only way a cunt like you is good for." BlueBlood growled as he pointed a hoof at her. "And don't even think about escaping or that orange runt will pay for you."

The mare huffed as his stallions closed in on her. "Ten seconds." Check called as he stepped into view.

"What? You stay out of this peasant." BlueBlood ordered.

Disregarding his words, Check looked over at the mare. "If you want to have any chances at becoming a Wonderbolt. Then you have ten seconds to apprehend these ponies."

"Do you know who I am?" BlueBlood snarled as Rainbow went to work on the other guys behind his back. "I am the nephew of Celestia. I am among the highest of nobles. I… am… a… PRINCE!"

*SMACK*

Rainbow looked in shock as Check stood looking down at BlueBlood, post backhoof. "You are under arrest for threats against an element of harmony. Threats against the princess's hoof picked advisor. And suspicions of foul trafficking."

"What?!?" Rainbow and BlueBlood gasped, for two different reasons.

Check looked over at Rainbow. "Please fetch Spitfire for me. Oh. And see me at the hospital after." Rainbow flew off without hesitation. After a moment, he cracked his neck. "There's a few things I despise in any world. And adults who take advantage of the young… is one of them."

"What are you going to do?" BlueBlood huffed.

"By my calculations. I have you for one minute. I'm sure I can think of something."

A few minutes later, Check entered the hospital and went up to the nurse that was arguing with Rainbow. "She's with me. What are the results?"

"Still waiting, I'm afraid." She sighed as Rainbow sat and crossed her hooves. "But the doctor is doing everything he can."

Check narrowed his eyes at her. "I believe I requested a copy of all her results."

She sighed and levitated over the papers to a table so he can look them over.

Name: Scootaloo
Age: approximately young adult
Race: pegasus
Gender: female
Condition: multiple old fractures, clear signs of abuse, possible sexual abuse, appears young, potential spell poisoning do to long-term exposure.
Treatment plan: cure magical poisoning, heal fracture, fix magicly infected wings, undo age regression.

Several of the other pages went into detail about the matters mentioned. Luckily, she wasn't in any immediate danger. However, this did post several problems he had a feeling would need to be sorted out. "Send a copy of these and any other results to my office in Ponyville. Not by public mail. And see to it the princesses get a copy too."

"Why?" The mare asked.

"Yeah." Rainbow agreed in confusion. "I mean. It's cool that you're worried about the squirt. But why would the princesses want to know about this?"

Check took a deep breath and turned to the guard. "Please make sure Scootaloo makes it in time to see the show. Oh and take her to eat anywhere she wants. Send me the bill."

"Are you listening?" Rainbow spat as the guard nodded.

"I have something to prepare for." Check sighed.

Rainbow got in front of him and huffed. "What's going on?"

"You should get to the field if you're going to fly with the Wonderbolts." Check replied flatly.

"Scootaloo takes priority over my own desire to fly with the Wonderbolts. Now talk." She snapped.

Check smirked and motioned for her to follow as he made his way down the street. "To put it simply. Scootaloo's parents best beg the princesses to lock them up if I find my thoughts to be true."

"And what's that?"

Check stopped and looked Rainbow in the eyes. "They not only abused her. But… treated her like a slut." He spat, causing Rainbow to freeze in shock. He stopped and took a deep breath before approaching an elegant couple. "Fancy Pants." He called, making a quick note before passing it to him.

Fancy Pants looked it over and sighed. "I see… I'll look into it."

"Thank you." Check sighed as he turned to see Rainbow standing still and trying to calm herself. "Probably best you go see the Wonderbolts. They should be able to help you relax." Rainbow nodded and took off.

Once alone, Check calmly made his way down the street. Hopefully things will work out, and he won't have to do anything… illegal.

Author's Note

I have the feeling that Check has a dark side. I wonder what older Scootaloo should look like...