Twilight sat at one of the crime scenes as Mod looked at it and one of the bodies over. She didn't really know what else to do. Knowing the Pie family. Mod would be able to notice something. Even though it will be rock related, she might be able to tell them something new about the crimes.

"Forest."

"What?" Twilight asked as she moved to Mod's side and looked at the body.

"She was brought to the forest."

Twilight thought for a moment. "Can you determine anything else?"

Mod looked the body over again. "Yes…" Mod replied as Twilight looked at her expectedly. "There's a cabin not far from Canterlot."

Twilight smiled. "Thanks Mod. I know asking for your help would be a good idea." After the two nod to each other they made their way to the castle.

The figure stood in a group of ponies as he watched Fluttershy talking to one of the local animals. Grinning, an idea came to his mind as pulled out a small box from his cloak. Setting it down he watched as a squirrel came out and made its way over to her. "Three down. Three to go." He chuckled as he slipped into a side street.

"Oh. Hello little friend." Fluttershy said as she gave the squirrel a nut. "Did you find something?" The squirrel nodded and pointed to the side street. "Oh my… you mean… you want me to go in there?" She asked nervously. It nodded and motioned for her to follow. "I should tell my friends about this." The squirrel grabbed and tugged her mane. "Oh… you're right. This might be our only chance…" She thought for a moment. "Will you help me?" The animals nod. "Great… then I guess it'll be fine." She said walking into the side street.

In the dream scape
Rainbow made her way down the streets of Canterlot. As soon as she saw her friends, she flew over and smiled at seeing them talking with the Wonderbolts. "Hey girls. Sorry I've been away for so long. I just…"

Twilight and Spitfire stepped up glaring at her. "Rainbow. I'm glad to see you. But we need to know something important." Twilight announced. "Where is he?"

Rainbow took a few steps back. "Why do I get a feeling you're not asking because you're happy for us?"

"Because we're not." Spitfire replied. "We want to know where the monster is that ruined our best flier."

"What?"

"Come on Rainbow. You need to tell us. Or have you turned your back on Equestria?" Twilight asked.

Rainbow sat and started panting in fear. As the ponies circled around her, a bright light flashed as Luna's voice called out. "Enough!" In a bright flash the ponies vanished.

Rainbow looked around as she caught her breath. Letting out a sigh, she smiled at Luna. "Please… give me some good news."

Luna landed and gave a friendly sigh. "In fact I do." She replied. "I spoke with Spitfire."

"And?" Rainbow asked nervously. "What did she say?"

"I told her you found a mate. And are expecting." Luna took a deep breath. "You will be on medical leave. And would like an invite to your wedding for the team."

Rainbow blushed and nodded. "I guess that's fine…" She sighed. "It at least takes care of one of my worries. What about the others?"

Luna turned as a white stallion came out of one of the houses. "As long as you are loyal to Equestria and yourself. You have nothing to worry about." He called before bowing to Luna. "Sorry if I stole your line, princess."

"Who are you?" Rainbow asked.

"A friend." He replied. "Don't think too hard about it." He laughed. "But as for your concern about your mate. Fear not. Time will…" He blinked and looked around. "Wait… was this the dream about monster babies or sea of pies?"

Luna and Rainbow looked at each other before turning to him. "My friends and Spitfire wanted me to tell them where my mate was. Why do you ask?"

He blinked for a moment before rubbing his chin. "Oh dear. That does complicate things a bit." Shrugging he smiled. "Everything will be fine."

"There's something else you wish to share?" Luna asked.

He thought for a moment. "Oh. Right. About that." Clearing his throat, the stallion turned to Luna. "Why haven't you told her about THAT?"

Luna glared at him before seeing his knowing smirk grow. Sighing, she turned to Rainbow. "There is a way I can help you with speaking with him. But you may have to leave the Wonderbolts."

"Why?" Rainbow asked.

Luna took a deep breath. "You… will no longer be a normal pony."

Rainbow thought for a moment before realization dawned on her. "I can still live in Ponyville and hang out with my friends. Right?" Seeing Luna nod, Rainbow opened her mouth to reply.

"Take a day to think about it." The stallion interrupted. "Besides. Luna will need time to prepare for it."

Rainbow and Luna nod in agreement. Rubbing her belly, Rainbow smiled warmly to herself.

Author's Note

Another pony to the clutches of the bad guy. Mod joins the hunt. And Rainbow meets the strange white stallion. What will come from this? Thoughts?