GPF HQ
Twilight and Fluttershy gasped as they looked out over a balcony at a large room with hundreds of windows that show different types of legal processes as well as other forms of public services. The jackal smiled warmly at seeing the looks of amazement. "Never gets old." He laughed before turning to walk down the hallway. "welcome to the Galaxy Peace Federation headquarters. Come, let's see about getting you two settled in and get you set up with some work."

The two turned and followed him, glancing over the side now and then in awe. "Work?" Fluttershy eaped. "What do you expect us to do?"

"Don't worry cutie." He laughed. "You strike me more as a healer than anything." He then looked over at Twilight thoughtfully. "Perhaps for you… we can send you into the field after a quick lesson on our laws. That way you can help AND look for your friends."

Twilight smiled and nodded. "I would like that. Thank you."

He smiled and stopped at a white door. "This is the medical room. Mis Shy? If you wouldn't mind taking a look inside. I'm sure the staff would be more than happy to help you get settled in."

As the door opened the two mares caught the scent of medical chemicals. Letting out a gasp Fluttershy rushed in.

"Right this way Twilight." He countered as he started back down the hall. "Let's get you set up." As they go around a corner they come to a door at the end of the hall. "Go on in and have a seat." Twilight nodded and walked into the room and sat at the lone table. "I'll check back later." He said with a soft smile before the door shut and locked. "Welcome to the team." With that he turned and held up a Walkman. "We got the alicorn and yellow pegasus. How's the search going for the kid?... keep looking... once they see what we're trying to do. They'll help us without question."

Meanwhile inside nearby vets, a dirty white filly sneaks away as she pulls out a small device and starts tapping buttons. After a few moments she sighed. "Why am I not surprised?" She mumbled as she made her way to an underground area.

It was a long sweaty trip through the tight and hard to maneuver path from where she watched Twilight enter the room to where her makeshift base was. It took her some time to get there. But it was worth the effort. Slipping from her crawlspace, she quickly moved to a deck and typed her report with one hand as the other pulled a rope that sealed her in.

Once she heard the latch click she finished her report and let out an aggravated scream. "When are they going to get us out of here? I bet if my sister was here, she would be busting down the walls to find me." After a moment she sighed in defeat. "Just before getting us caught as she fussed about how dirty I was." Her ear twitched as the reply came in. Looking at the makeshift screen she smiled. "Well… at least I have a way out finally. Just hope I can trust this guy." With that she pulled another rope and hopped down a hole.

Back with the jackal, things seemed good as he made his way down the hallway, stopping for a moment to look in at Fluttershy as she had already started tending to the injured. Rubbing his chin he looked the mare over before smirking as a plan came to mind. Turning back he made his way back to the room Twilight was in. "Let's see how well our new recruit is doing." Stopping at the door he considered for a moment. "Then again. She is an alicorn… oh well. Win win." He laughed before opening the door to see Twilight strapped to the chair as a video played for her. "Are you enjoying the video?"

"I… need to blink." She whimpered. "Please turn this thing off."

"But if we stop, Then we'll have to restart it from the beginning." He sighed. "Sadly our last intern broke the tape player. But don't worry. I have a proposition for you."

"What's that?" She asked as she felt her body slowly starting to go numb.

"You see. We don't get many females. And your friend looks like she'd be perfect to fill the void. If you know what I mean." He paused and saw her reaction, he continued. "Good. Now… I won't mind keeping her from that fate. If you agree to watch a special video of ours. Or you can always take her place." He laughed. "Sorry. I couldn't resist. But the option is there."

"You're… you… monster…" She replied weakly.

"Sadly some see what we do as such. But I promise. This is for the good of all." He sighed. "And it looks like time is running out for you to make your choice."

After a few moments Twilight finally replied. "Don't let them touch her." She groaned.

"Deal. Oh… and heads up. I switched the videos earlier. Enjoy the video. You'll thank me later. " He laughed before walking out. "I'll be enjoying my new security." He called back, causing Twilight to start to cry.

Author's Note

It took me a bit to come up with this chapter. Mostly because I wanted it to be believable and at the same time set up for following events. It might seem like a retread of overdone ideas. But I hope I did a good job at it and not make what might happen next sound predictable.

Be my geust at making predictions.