Author's Note

Hello everyone, I’m back. This will be in Raven inkwell’s pov, so enjoy

Tension, discussions, and a secret

“This is insane, my own city has been infiltrated by some sort of group. There must be something you can do Miss Raven.” Said Mayor StarStruck of Trottingham. Since I’m Celestia’s secretary I have to make sure that everything goes smoothly, including national affairs like this one. Though Canterlot has rather changed a lot since advanced technology was introduced.

“I’m terribly sorry Mr Starstruck, but the SE isn’t particularly interested in this matter at the moment. So you’ll just have to wait or maybe tighten your security a little more.” I said bluntly. Hopefully we’ll be able to know what happened there whenever the SE has time.

“Oh is that so? Well then maybe this picture of one the ponies that one of my soldiers took will interest you.” Starstruck said as he handed me a picture of a pony that looked really familiar. After getting a good look at it I was a little shocked, because the pony in the picture looked exactly like Fluttershy.

“Hmm well Mr Starstruck, it seems you have our attention. I’ll be sure to notify Princess Celestia immediately.” I said wryly. Of course nopony even knew what job Fluttershy had, but judging by this picture she’s definitely doing something.

After showing Mr Starstruck out of the room I had to take a deep breath. Trottingham barely keeps in touch with other major cities in equestria, but for somepony important like Fluttershy to get involved seems pretty strange. Then after I calmed down a little I went straight towards the throne room.

After only a few moments I reached my destination, of course the highly advanced guards noticed me but didn’t bother since they already knew me. But right after that there were some shouts on the other side, it seems like someponies aren’t satisfied. “Listen here your highness, I don’t care what you say. You have to do something about the EBI, they’re way too nosy and can’t mind their own damn business!” Said somepony behind the throne room doors. Oh dear it looks like something happened. With that I finally entered the throne room to see Rarity of PR, Filthy Rich, Fancypants, and Princess Celestia.

“Forgive me your highness, but I have some news that I think you should know.” I said after giving a bow and went to Celestia’s side. Everypony else looked either sad or angry, which I suppose is understandable.

“Ah it’s quite alright Raven, you can tell me about it after Mr Rich stops having a tantrum.” Celestia said tiredly. Fancypants couldn’t help but giggle a little bit at what Celestia said.

“Oh please you probably have tantrums too! Anyway is there anything you can do about it your highness?” Filthy Rich said sadly.

“Hmm well I suppose I’ll think of doing something about it but until then you just have to be patient.” Celestia said calmly. Since Mr Rich calmed down I decided to whisper the news in her ear. Once I told her it she shot her eyes right at Rarity.

“Is something wrong your majesty?” Fancypants said worriedly.

“Well I suppose there is.” Celestia said as the two guards at the door came into the room and shut it with their weapons at the ready.

“Um Celestia please forgive me but what’s going on?” Said Rarity worriedly.

“Rarity, My secretary says that Fluttershy may be involved with a small incident in Trottingham. Do you perhaps know anything about that?” Celestia said sternly. As she said that Rarity started to panic and dart her eyes around a little bit.

“Your highness I don’t even know what occupation Fluttershy is in so of course I have no clue myself.” Rarity said worriedly. However she made a mistake by trying to get away with a subtle answer like that, as both of the guards started aiming their guns at her.

“Nice try Rarity, I highly advise that you tell me the truth or something might happen.” Celestia said sternly again.

“O-Okay well the problem is that Fluttershy is more or less of a freelancer. She’s capable of almost anything that anypony needs.” Rarity said sadly. Huh so that explains why nopony knows what she does, until now.

“Ah so that’s why. Well although you didn’t give me a complete answer, I will let it go just this once.” Celestia said as the guards lowered their weapons and went back outside the doors.

“T-Thank you your majesty.” Rarity said with relief.

“Well now on to different matters, Fancypants I assume you have something to tell me as well?” Celestia asked.

“Right well I’m not sure what’s happening but one of my associates has informed me that some of our data in Canterlot have gone missing. And I’m sure why or who would do this.” Fancypants said with concern.

“Are you serious!? Hmph I see, well then it seems I’ll have to take some measures to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.” Celestia said angrily.

“Oh goodness gracious, as if things couldn’t get any more crazier.” Filthy Rich said while shaking his head.

“Well Rarity, I’m sure you have something to tell me as well. And I hope it’s nothing too dire.” Celestia said tiredly.

“Yes indeed darling, it’s about somepony in Manehattan that has been taking a lot of shady deals. I’m not certain if it’s arms dealing, drugs or what but it seems rather strange.” Rarity said with mild concern.

“Hmm I see, well as long as there are guards there then it should be fine.” Celestia said calmly.

“I suppose I’ll take my leave then.” I said as I left the room. After that I headed straight for my room.

Once I was at my room I quickly opened and locked it shut. Then I went to the living room to talk with a certain somepony who was waiting for me.

“There you are Miss Raven, I’m guessing things are going smoothly?” Cozy Glow’s hologram said calmly.

“Well there is a slight problem Miss Glow, it’s about certain pieces of data that I think you have. And Princess Celestia may or may not do something about it.” I said concerned.

“Hmm that is a problem, but it’s alright I’ll take care of it. Anyway do you mind erasing Starlight’s identity?” Cozy Glow asked.

“Of course not Miss Glow, I’ll make sure there isn’t a trace left in her profile.” I said.

“Good good, well then let me know if anything comes up again. Until next time.” Cozy Glow said as her hologram disappeared again.