Ancient Guardians 2: Multiverse Games

Pinkie Pie smiled as she worked in Sugarcube corner. The smell of fresh baked goods would be enough to make any living creature hungry. What no living soul knew was the special ingredient inside. As she carefully spread more icing on a new birthday cake she baked, she could've sworn she could hear Mrs. Cake having a long conversation with someone. Curiosity soon overtook as she placed the icing spatula on the counter and peeked out the door leading to the dining area.

There at the cash register was Mrs. Cake talking to both Twilight Sparkle and a Police Officer. All three of them carried a concern look on their face. "I'm sorry you two. I don't know what else to tell you. At some point last week me and my family left for a vacation and left Pinkie in charge. That one pony who works at the train station can vouch for me. I hope Rainbow is alright."

"It’s s alright ma'am, we believe you but we will check to make sure." Said the Officer.

Pinkie carefully reeled her head back inside the kitchen but unfortunately the creaking from the doors got Twilight's attention. "Pinkie?"

Pinkie walked out forcing a smile on her face. "Oh Hi Twilight what brings you and this officer down here? Donuts?"

"No we aren't here for food. Pinkie have you seen Rainbow Dash? Nopony has seen her for a week and the weather factory team can't work well without her. I know I saw her come here and that was the last I saw of her."

Pinkie nodded in understanding but deep down she was scared as the thought of what happened to Rainbow in her basement came back. She didn't think ponies would get this worried then again most of her previous victims weren't national heroes. She tried her best to not look suspicious in the slightest as she answered her question. "She was here then she left. Nothing important happened here."

The officer raised a brow. "Are you sure? Many ponies pass by here everyday and not one of them has seen Rainbow leave this place."

"Well you know Rainbow, she flies too fast for the naked eye." Said Pinkie.

"Alright you lot. Let us know if you see her." Said the Officer as he and Twilight left.

Mrs. Cake sighed as she went over to a stroller that had her babies in it. "I'm going to the hospital to check on my husband. Think you can manage this place by yourself for the next few hours?"

Pinkie perked up and smiled. "You betcha!"

"Thank you dear, I still find it weird he was going down to check the basement for something then the next moment he's on the floor with his legs broken. He's not that clumsy."

Pinkie watched as she left but frowned the moment she was out of sight. What happened to Mr. Cake was no accident. "Its getting harder to keep my secret, especially from the cakes. What am I going to do now?"

She didn't wonder for long until the doors opened and a hooded pony entered the store. The pony removed his hood to reveal his head. He smiled as he approached the store counter. "Hello and welcome to Sugarcube Corner. May I help you?"

The visitor smiled. "Yes, I hear you're really good at taste testing the quality of pastries and I need your opinion on my own creation."

"Oooh a fellow baker. Sure I would love to taste test."

The strange Stallion pulled out what looked like a cupcake from his hood and gave it to Pinkie. She immediately gobbled it up. "Huh it taste good but familiar. What's in it?"

"Oh a little something to make this confectionary a real knock out. Now I want you to do something else for me."

"Uh ok what else would you like? A muffin?" She asked.

"No, now you take a nap."

Suddenly Pinkie's eyes widened as that sounded so familiar. She suddenly felt herself get drowsy as the Stallion in front of her grinned. The last thing she saw before sleeping was a bright light in the store.

The gears of the Rainbow factory grinded and turned as the machines inside worked their magic. Above on a platform a pegasus named Rainbow Dash watched as her workers kept the machines running. She saw another pony named Dr. Atmosphere approached her. "The last of the rejects have been fed to the machine ma'am." He said.

Rainbow smiled at him. "Good when can we expect more? We are little behind on our quota for the month."

"Based on what I've heard from a few flight schools, probably by tomorrow if we're lucky. There is also a stallion in your office wishing to speak with you."

Rainbow scowled at him. "Did he say whose he with? You know I don't like spies. It's bad enough we were nearly caught by one of Luna's guards."

"He said he's a friend who has contraptions that could help us with production. He knows about our dilemma."

Rainbow sighed and left. He soon entered her office where a hooded stallion sat in her own chair. "Hey! Visitors don't sit there."

The guest grinned as he hovered out of the chair. "My apologies but with my tools you'll never have to worry about unwanted visitors as they would be the least of your worries."

Rainbow rolled her eyes in annoyance. She had no time for games. "So you know about our problem? What do you have to help us?"

He grinned "Just a simple creation. It's called chloroform."

All of a sudden the stallion was in front of Rainbow in a flash and shoved something in her face. Rainbow barely had time to process before a strong odor overcame her senses and immediately fell to the floor in a heap.