Chapters Chapter 9. (The Flower in the Basement🌹)
The Rain continued to fall on the Roofes of the City´s it had been for almost an entire Week and it sure didn´t look like it would stopp anytime soon.Rayen held the Letters close to his Chest to protect them as he flew through the heavy Rain alongside the Roofes the Gears that where hanging on the House walls and chimney´s continued to slowly turn even in the bad weather the little drops of rain slowly running down over the Metal,the Steam that usually came out of all kind of different
With a last strong flap of his Wings he finally landed on the Balcony of the Apartment opening the Heavy Copper Door with the big Window in the Middle of it he was greeted with the smell of someting delicious cooking the sound coming from the Kitchen confirmed it.Shaking the Water of himself he finally entered the good old familiar Apartment with its beautiful Oak Wooden Floores,the Walls that where a light creamy coloured Wallpaper along with wooden beams worked into them as the small wall clock ticket away.Rayen put the Letters on the small oak Coffe Table as he suddenly felt a towel that was placed over his Head looking over to the Kitchen he saw Aveney smiling at him before continuing to Cook with the help of his Magic.
"Well that sure is a warm welcome heh thanks for the Towel..say what are you cooking Aveney it sure smells amazing.."
Rayen looked at his dish before smiling as the two enjoyed a nice meal on a mostly calm rainy day.
Aveney stopped mid bite as he looked up to Rayen raising an Eyebrow.
"No actually heh we are free to be for the day lucky us.....but one question Aveney....the Black Rose what kind of a Flower is it even..i mean it clearly isn´t a normal Flower....how did it came to be?"
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Allera sat at her Desk writing down on the Reports that laid before her,it had been a week now that she and Jackson where let go of the Hospital after the big almost deadly attack at the Flower Store,her Wounds have healed almost "completly still leaving three big Scars along her Throad that where still bandaged up but not as strong as before.
Allera slummped her head onto the table as Dawn walked up to her side.
Allera looked up to Dawn before letting of a small shuckle.
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The Royal Guard Team arrived at the Old Palorian Church the building was made up of old paving Stone while the Windows where made up of clear glass ,old Wooden Beams where built into the structure.
He quickly greeted the Guards before bringin them into the Church.
"Well you see.......there has been a small problem with a so called "Gang" around they liked to cause small Problems for the Creatures around here but nothing to big to get Royal Guards involved......"
The Guard
s looked at eachother before returning there gazes to the Priest as he continued to talk.
The Priest brought the Guards to the far back room where a old apparently rusted shut trapdoor was build into the ground,a closer look revealed that the trapdoor had a small gap with a small thorn vine coming out of it.
"Well whatever they wanted down there.....by the state of this Vine it most likely went horrible wrong......"Spark said as he carefully gazed over the vine.
"I´m really not sure why they would go down there...i mean down there are just the old cellars who used to host Barrels and all the Storage for the Items and treasures of the Church but all of it accpet for the Barrels was moved up into the Bell Tower..."
The Guards trio waited as the called backup arrived at the Church of Palora before returning to the old Floor Trap Door.With the permission from the Priest the Guard pry open the Trap Door revealing the old now dark cellars of the Church along side with a cold wind coming out of it.
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The Sound of Hooves echoed around the cellars as the Guards slowly continued to walk down the old wooden stairs who creaked under every step,the light of the Oil Lantern and magic from the Unicorn Horns illuminated the giant main room of the cellars.
"Well the Rooms truly are....empty there really is nothing here...only dust and....more dust.."Spark said as he shock himself swirling up more dust as they continued to walk through the empty hallways.
The Guards stod there in shock as the entiredy of the gruesome picture revealed itself as they looked around the cellar room more mangled bodies lay in there own blood with vines spreading out of them.
"What happend here this..this is a massacre how could anyone....."
Allera walked up to the Barrels that stood on the Far Wall,standing in front of one she turned around before taking aim as she kicked out with her hind Leg smashing the lid right off as many more black Flower Pedals came falling out of them.
Allera opend her saddlebag as she carefully put a few pedals into a small evidence bag,Dawn stood next to her as his gaze wanderd around the Room as in the corner of his Vision he saw one of the Bodies.....twitch.
The Minutes went by as the Guards stood in the Room between the Corpses and the Exit the silence continued to stretch as they kept there waepons close to them ready to shoot at anything that moved.
All Hell broke lose as the Bodies began to stand up vines spreading out of them with sharp thorns on them as they came slashing down like whips trying to hit the Guards around them as they dragged the Bodies along,one vine cmae crashing down on the Trio inside the Room as Dawn just barely managed to bring his Magic Shiel up in time as it smached against it with full force leaving crackes on the Shield.
The Unicorn Corpse with its still sligrhtly glowing Horn began to rise with sickening snapping on broken Legs as it let out a bloody scream as another round of Vines burst out hitting the Diamond Dog Guard Glitter Claw who had stood in the Doorway shooting away at the Vines right into the Head,the only sound that came out of her was a gurgled sound as she collapsed to the Ground adding to the Pool of Blood on the Ground as the Room once again seemd to stopp in shock.
Allera clenched her Teeth around her still smoking Pistol as she raced towards there fallen Comrade as she managed to shoot one of the Corpses right into the flower that had grown out of the Side,the Corpse let of a scream as it collapsed once again the Vines retracting before completly dissapearing rendering the Corpse finally Dead.
With a leap over another Corpse Allera managed to get to the Side of the fallen Glitter Claw as a shout rang through the Room with Spark slamming himself right into Alleras side bringing them both to the Ground as another Vine came crashing down right at the point where Allera just stood.
With a aimed shot Allera managed to kill the Walker as Dawn and Strikin Hoove came running out of the Room before all of them raced up the Stairs up to the Trap Door where the Priest had waited close by,he heard the shouting and immediatly raced to the open Trap Door closing it immediatly as the Guard came falling out of the Door.
"Oh.......my.....are you all alright.......that......thats a stupid question I know i´m sorry.........I didn´t know about...oh my.......and youre Comrade........oh noooo......"
The Priest Unicorn gave a sad but appreciated nod as he help the Royal Guards to the Door of the Church.
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It had been a Week since the Ceremony for Glitter Claw the fallen Guard in the battle against the Rose Walkers in the Cellar of the old Palora Church.
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The small desk clock clicked away while Allera and Detective Aveney where busy putting away old finished cases into the Shelfs of the archive Room of the Headquarters.
A knock on the Door to the Archive Room made Allera and Aveney stop in there Conversation as they turned to the Door where Dawn and Rayen greeted them at the Doorway.
The Sound of a Key opening a Heavy Metal Door echoed around the surprisingly well lit Corridor of the Basement from the Royal Guard Headquarters.Its Walls where carved from old Stone with many beautiful Ivy Vines hanging down from hanging Flower Pots,futher down the Stairs laid the Prison Cells of the Headquarter but even those where kept clean and astonishingly comfortable for a cell they where still made of stone but on the Ground was a neatly knitted Straw Rug on the Righ Wall side stood a Bed and on the Left Side stood a Book Shelf next to it was a small extra Bathroom.
The Sound of Metal Horseshoes walking along the Ground made the few Prisoners look up from there Books,Sleep or Meals but as the Pony walked past there Cells they quickly returned to there activites,finally the Guard stopped in front of one of the far off Cells inside was a Unicorn Mare with a Sunflower Yellow Fur and a Bright White Mane,she stopped in her trott over to the Book Shelf as she looked out of the giant Doorway that was closed of with stanchions at the Mare Guard that looked at her.
"Good Evening Miss Sunflowe Peach how are we feeling today?"
Allera raised her Eyebrow as she carefully walked back up to the bars keeping a safe distance to them as she starred down the Unicorn.
Sunflower Peach looked up at Allera with a sad smile as she brought her Hooves back down from the side Bar.
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Opening the Door to the downstairs Cells the still very bewildered Allera walked out into the Corridor shaking herself as she went deep into her thoughts before bumping against Silver Strike.
Chapter 1. (Eye of the Detective👁)
Author's Note
Author Note:
(Welcome to the First Chapter of Black Rose.I really hope you enjoy reading this Chapter and yeah that is all i have to say for know,so yeah See ya hopefuly next Chapter.)
Chapter 1. (Eye of the Detective👁)
The Sun slowly set above the Mountains as the Steam slowly blew into the know dark Sky Ponys,Diamond Dogs and Griffon walked around in the Streets.Inside the many Apartments and Shops the lights began to light up.A small Café was the Place to be for this fine evening at one of the many Tabels sat a Unicorn Stallion with a Light Brown Coat and a dark Middle Long Brown Mane,his Cutie Mark appeared to be a Magnifying Glass with and Old Scroll next to it,he wore a Dark Purple Jacked with Black Buttons and a Beautiful dark Blue Ribbon Scarf around his Neck,wrapped in his Magic was a small Tea Cup who he sipped from quietly as his attention was brought up from his Paper that was a news report on the new rulers of the neighbour land Equestria to the Waitress Pony standing next to him.
"Good evening Mister Aveney can we get you another Cup of Coffee?"
"Oh no thank you I still have enough left in my Cup , but if I need more I will call you Miss."
The Waitress gave Aveney a small nod before she walked away from his Table, Aveney brought his attention back to his Papers apparently the New ruler or rulers where two Sisters named Luna and Celestia well that is interessting as the Silence was suddenly interrupted by the Sound of a Windows breaking.Shouts began to rise through the street as Aveney looked around and quickly found the Sorce,on the other side of the Street was a know broken window in a small Jewel Shop,a Unicorn rushed out of the brocken Window as the Owner of the Shop came running after him.Aveny got up from his Table as he used his Magic to tipp the Waitress befor he ran after the thief Unicorn.The Unicorn turned around a Corner as Aveney followed him as fast as his Hooves could carry him, he turned the Corner as he saw how the Unicorn turned into an Alley.He ran around the Corner of the Alley but the Unicorn was jsut gone,Aveney walked up to the Wall at the End of the Alley as he saw just in Time the small Sparks of Magic drivting to the Ground Aveney Cursed under his breath as he backed out of the Alley back to the open Street as his Horn illuminated in a Strong Light Brown Magical Aura,after a few Seconds he released a thin Magic Streak up into the Sky after that he waited for a Minute on the Sidewalk as the Sound of Wings came over his Head.Aveney looked up to see the Smiling Face of his Griffon assistant.The Griffon had Dark Brown Feathers and a Long Dark Brick Colored Jacked together with a Monocel at his Left Eye ,the unusal thing about him was that he had a Prothesis Claw on his Left Side.
"Well Aveney tell me did the Pursuit not go as planned...heh do you need my Help is that why you called me because i was kinda in the middle of geting a few new Scrolls and Writing Feathers for us."
"Haha im very sorry Rayen for interrupting your Shopping but we have a Job to do for all i know the Royal Guards are already informed and are on there way to catch the Unicorn to so please get me into the Air so we can Help them alright."
"Of Course i know it is our Duty as Detectiv´s to help eyerpony we can and also the Guards....well i quess the Scrolls can wait."
Rayen took Aveney into his Claws as he slowly lifted himself and Aveney into the Air,they Flew over the Chimneys of the Houses while Aveney looked down to the Streets then after a few Minutes Flying around they both Spotted the Unicorn running around the Street away from a Guards Pony.
"Rayen can you bring us down to that Street over there so we can cut him of?"
"Ohh yessss i can jut hold on tight it will be a fast Dive out of the Sky."
With those Words Rayen tightend his Gripp on Aveneys Waist as he Flew above the Street before diving down like a Hawk,the World blurring around them.They swooped rigt in front of the Thief who stopped right in his track as he saw the Two blocking his Way,before he could even try to run another Way Aveney hit him with a Magical Strike that was strong enough to knock him of his Hooves.As the Unicorn fell to the Ground dropping the Pouch he was carrying the Chasing Guard came Running around the Corner with a loud Puff.Aveney and Rayen stepped aside from the downd Unicorn who tried to get up but the Guard was on him before he could,the Guard but Hooves Cuff and a Magical Blocking Ring on the Thief before taking him of the Ground in his Magical Aura.
Aveney walked up to the considerable Giant Royal Unicorn Guard,his Fur was a dark Magenta and his Mane was a Dark Brown his Cutie Mark seems to be an Eye with a Sword,the Armor of the Guard was a Light Bronze Metall togehter with darker Bronze Armor Plattes on his Shoulders and Front Legs,his hind Hooves where shielded by Bronze Horseshoes.The Guard looked down to Aveney as he gave him a small smirk.
"Good Evening Aveney,Rayen seems like you two where also pursuing this Thief am I right..."
"Yes we where Dawn I did see him running out of a broken Window of the Jewlery Shop and I couldn´t let it stand like that."
Aveney slightly smirked at that remark from the Big unicorn Guard as the Sound of another Pair of Armored Hooves and Flapping of Wings soundet through the Street.Two more Guards came running into the Street a Female Earth Pony and a Male Pegasus, as the Female Guard came close to the Trio with the Trapped Prisoner Dawn immediately stood at attention as he Saluted to both Guards.The Female earth Pony lifted a Hoove before she spoke.
"Good job you three you manage to capture the Thief as I can see.......good Spark, Dawn could you please bring our Thief Friend here back to our Headquarters."
With a Salute from Both Guards ,Dawn lifted the still struggiling Thief with his Magic as they walked back to the Royal Guard Headquarters.The Fmale Guard walked over to Rayen and Aveney as she gave them a small tired smile.
"You two really......I think without you two we would have it even harder sometimes to catch Thiefs and other Criminals,its good to see you two again."
"It is good to see you to Miss Allera Commanding Officer of the Royal Guards."
Avenyey gave Allera a small bow as Rayen slowly float over Allera with a small grin,Aller looked up to the Griffon floating over her as she also gave him a small grin.
"Sooo Allera how about we go back to the Café where im sure Aveney wasn´t finisht with his Coffee and have a lovely evening Talk i kinda want to have one again."
"Sorry Rayen but you know how it is we are way to occupied in the moment so i can´t have a lovely Coffee Talk there have been many Reports resently about the use of a very dangerous Flower or well it is know more used as a Drug I think you guys are familiar with the "Back Rose" am I right?"
Aveny and Rayen both exanched glances befor they looked back to Allera,Aveney lith up his Horn as he took out a small Note Scroll.
"Yeah we are quite aware of it Allera."
"That is good to know,well you two I am returning to the Headquarders for the night an I suggest you two are going Home to it is getting Late."
Allera walked passt both of them as she gave them a Smile and a small Salute before she returned to the Royal Headquarters.Rayen took Aveney in his Claws as they both flwe throuh the Air,they landet right in front of there Apartment Building with a click the Door Opend as the two walked into there Apartment,Aveney levitated the many Notes up from the table as he Fold them neatly into the Shelfes.
"Hey Aveney I am going into the Kitchen do you need anything?"
"Mhhm no thank you I think I am going to Sleep Rayen please dont stay up for to long ok,see ya Tomorrow."
Rayen smiled as he walked into the Kitchen giving Aveney a small wave before Aveney dissapeard into his Room.
"Heh good Night Aveney see ya Tomorrow."
Chapter 2. (Metal and Feathers🛠)
The Sun slowly rose above the City of Palora,inside the Apartment of the Two Detectives a small Oil Lamp was glowing on the Table where Aveney was arranging many of the Papers togehter with the Notes from the Case from yesterday, suddenly the Door of his small Office opend up as a small Cup of Coffee was set right next to him,he looked up to the Smiling Face of Rayen.
"Good Morning Aveney as I can see you are already sorting through all the Papers heh."
"Yeah I am Rayen you know me it is always better to organise them so it can all be put away when its finisht,besides its not that much,say did the Letter of the Royal Guard arrive with the Dokuments?"
"Oh yes it just arrived that is why I came in but also to give you this Cup of Coffee,but it apperas that the Guards need our help to for Today...."
"Oh really ok what do they need us for do we need to Investigate someting or get infomation for someting?"
"Well the small extra Letter doesn´t say much.... I think we need to go over and find out."
"Then we will go over because I am almost finished so yeah we got Time besides we don´t want to keep the Guards waiting right.."
Rayen and Aveney landed right in front of the Royal Guard Headquarters of the City,the Building was pretty Large with Light Brown Brick Walls,Middle Dark Wooden Windows and a beautiful Glass Dome on top of the Roof.The Two Detectives walked past the Two Guards standing at the Front Door as they walked to the Secretary Desk.After a few minutes the two Detectives where lead into the Office of one of the Leading Commanding Officer (Allera).
"Its good to see you two...thank you for coming on such a short Note,we god Words of a apperantly still new Drug Gang down at the Palora Port ,it apperas like they are not yet big in Business and we will make sure that they wont get big into it but that is where the Problem comes in.....because we need a few more Information about them and how much they sold already but as soon as they see us they will Run and Destroy everything and I really don´t know but I quess they know about you to Aveney....."
"Well Rayen and I can clearly see the
Allera and Aveney both paused as they thought of a Plan to get close to one of the Dealers without getting to be Identify´t as Rayen suddenly lift his Prosthesis Claw,both Allera and Aveney looked over to him.
"Well it is true that you two would be recognised togheter with the other Royal Guards,then again do you guys think they would recognise me also just as easily I mean I am just Aveneys assistant after all so my Status in the City shouldn´t be that big than yours are...."
"Ok First up Mister Rayen you are definitely more than just Aveneys assistant and I think Aveney agress on that with me,and second that is quite a good Idea but are you sure you want to do this Rayen we would not be far away but you would alone with them while you would get more information and none of us want to put you into that risk it could be dangerous..."
"Ohh belive me Allera I am quite aware that it could be dangerous but yeah im sure...besides im a full grown Griffon I think I can handle myself for a few minutes alone with them even if they would attack i could fly away or use my Claws and Prosthesis to defend myself if I need to."
"Then I think it is decided but please be careful Rayen I know you are strong and as Allera just said we will be close but I really don´t want to see you get hurt."
"Thank you Aveney,Allera....I will be Careful don´t worry."
Aveney,Allera and the rest of the Suqad of the accompanying Guards took there Positions behind the walls and roofs of the nearby Warehouses while Rayen walked slowly over to the Warehouse that hold the Drug Gang.Right next to one of the Garage Doors one of the Gang Ponys stood right next to the Wall as he took a deep breath of the small smoke pipe,Rayen walked right up to the Pony as he looked up to the Griffon know standin next to him.
Allera and the other Guards listend to the conversation between the two on the Crystals inside there Armor Chest Plate,Rayen himself had one of those small Communicator Crystals hidden inside his Jacked.The Conversation went on pretty normal as the Guards slowly loaded there Weapons and Magic to arrest the Ponys of the Gang.The Pony was halfway focussing on the Conversation as he let his Gaze wander around his Eyes stopped on the Prosthesis Claw of Rayen,suddenly without a warning the Pony took a Knife out of his Tail as he suddenly stabbed Rayen,the Knife struck Rayen but missed him by a few inches as it got stuck inside Rayen´s Prosthesis Claw,the Pony looked at his Knife stunned but before he could try to get it out of the Prosthesis Rayen used his Speed and with a loud crack and a scream from the Pony he Pinned him against the Wall with his normal Claw.The Guards rushed into the Warehouse as Aveney ran up to Rayen who gave him a signal that he was fine and not hurt.The Sound of Gunfire was heard inside the entire Warehouse as the Guards managed to arrest the Ponys of the Gang,a few Guards walked out with a few small bullet Wounds but the Armor keept them as Safe as Possible.Rayen sat on a fex Boxes that stood at one of the Walls from the Warehouse as he looked down to his Prosthesis Claw it had a pretty nasty hole at the Part that was struck by the Knife,the small gears inside that Part gave of small protesting damge sounds.
"Well great Aveney I think I wont be able to use my Prosthesis Claw the Knife destroyed the Mechanism to move it uhhh by all holy Gears its not like I need that Claw..."
"Heh I think that we will be able to get it repaired in one of the Shops for Gearwheels and Screws so it will work again dont worry besides you can always relpace a Prosthesis....im just glad that you are not hurt seriously what was that why did he attack all of a sudden?"
"Mhm I really don´t know,it was probably a decision he made in the rush of the Drug he took from the small pipe so yeah it probably wasnt someting because he noticed someting or well you Guys so yeah it was probably just that."
Aveney gave Rayen a warm Smiles as the two looked back to the Warehouse the last Pony was just brought out of the Warehouse as Allera walked up to the two Detectives.
"We really wanted to say thank you for your help Rayen it was a really good Plan that worked out pretty good I would say....but I am worried are you ok Rayen.....ohhh thank god,look we are going to pack up and bring the Gang back to the Headquarters so they can´t do anything else anymore and of course to fill out the oohhhh sooooo great Paper Work and Protocols,and from the Lookes of your Prosthesis I am assuming that you two are going to get it repaired right."
"Yeah we are otherwise I wont be able to move it and I kinda need that Claw it was enough that I lost the real one so yeah I dont need to lose the Prosthesis to."
The Royal Guards and teh Detectives gave there for know goodbyes as the two groups splitte up,after half an Hour of going through the different Shops for Gearwheels and Screws the two Detectives left the last Shop of the City.
"Ughhhh seriously we have in this entire Part of the City about 10.Shops of this kind and yet no one could repair this like how much bad luck can you have am I right Aveney..."
"Yeah it is I did ask about othe rShops that could do it but no there was none....but the last Shop Owner told me that we could go over to the Town of Dakea,it is the Town of the Blacksmiths and it is know for its production for all the Gearwheell,Screws,Weapons;Metall/Airship Parts and even Prosthesis for the Hospital of Palora soo I quess our next stopp is going to be Dakea."
The Wind blew around the giant Passanger Airship as it flew through the Sky towards the Skyport of Dakea.The much smaller City of Dakea was located raound the River of the Land,the River itself went right through the City,there where many small Shopes,Apartment Blocks,River Cafés and even three Windmills on the Hills that where located at the edge of the River Plane.The Airship disembark´t on the Skyport of Dakea as the Passangers went off the Airship.
"Wow it is really beautiful here..."
"Yeah it really is...but say Aveney did the Shop Owner say where we need to go actually like which Blacksmith so we need?"
"No he didnt say but I guess we can ask right."
Rayen and Aveney walked around the small City as they asked a Mother Mare with there little Foal about the directions for the Blacksmiths to repair a Prosthesis,the Mare gave them the direction to the Windmill that was on the Far Left side of the City apparendly it was a Windmill fused togehter with a Blacksmith so the two walked up to the Hills of the Windmills.The Windmill had a small Shop build into the ground Floor on the side of the Windmill was a pretty big Shed connected to it that was made to be the Blacksmith,the two wandered into the Small shop inside was of course a long counter with the checkout on top of it,behind the counter where big Shelfes build into the Wall filled with boxes full of small to big Gearwheels,Screws,Spare Parts and many other Metall Objects.The Two walked up to the Counter as a Voice suddenly soundet through out the Windmill it came from above,as Aveney and Rayen looked up they saw a considerable small Lime Green Fur Colored Pegasus with a Bright Magenta colourt Mane,Flying Glasses where on top of his Head and he wore a Light Brown Top together with a darker Brown Vest over it,the Pegasus waved down to them as he spoke in a pretty high excited Voice.
"Uhuhu new Customers helloooo down there I will be down in a minute just let me pu t away these boxes into the Shelfes and I will be down."
After he put away the boxes the Pegasus flwe down behind the Counter as he looked up to Rayen and Aveney as he gave them a big Smile,he took a closer look at the two Detectives aas his Eyes widend suddenly as he jumped on top of the Counter with a really big and excoted Squeal.
"Ohhhh myyyyy gooshhhh you two.....are you two the Detectives from Palora becaus I think you are oh my im a big Fan of the Bookes of you two I am Patchy by the way hehe....say what brings you two to Dakea is it a Mission do you have to solve something?"
Aveney and Rayen looked to each other as the Patchy still squeaked excideldly on the Counter,the two looked back to the Pegasus as Rayen slowly liftet with the help of his normal Claw the know damaged Prosthesis,Patchy´s eyes fell to the damaged Metall Body Part as his Eyes widend.
"O..ohhhh what did you do h..how did that get damaged so badly I mean it is a personal Designe of my Roomate and I know that what she build is made to last soooo howww......"
"Yeah well we had a Mission with the Roayl Gaurds and my Prosthesis kinda took the Sharp end of a Knife and know we where hoping you or well your Roomate could repair it because believe me not one of the Shop in Palora could..."
Patchy lookes up from the damaged Prosthesis as he looked over to Aveney who gave him a simpley shrug, Patchy flew around the Shelf for a few minutes after he led out a sigh he flwe back down to the two Detectives,he lead them outside of the small Windmill Shop over to the Blacksmith,Hot Air came out of the Shed Doors as Patchy opend them,the sound of a Hammer hitting the Anvil sounded through out the entire Blacksmith.Patchy rounded a few Boxes as he walked to the surprisingly Large Mare with Bright Orange Fur a Dark Long Purple Mane bound into a long Ponytail,she had a Dark Brown Top Hat on her Head with a beautiful small Lavender FLower sewn to it together with a Long Dark Brown Coat that was splattered togehter with her Chest fur and Face in small Oil splashes.
"Hellooo Lavenda we have two very special Customers who really need your Help....!!"
The Mare looked up from the Anvil as she took a good look at the two Detectives,she put down the Hammer she had in her snout as she gave them a warm smile.
"Good Evening you two how can I help ya?"
Aveney looked up to Rayen as he gave everyone a small smile before lifting up his damaged Prosthesis,the Eyes from Lavenda widend in a bit of horror as she drew closer to Rayen,gently holding the Prosthesis in her Giant Hooves.She brought Rayen over to her Workbench as she carefuly opend the entchanted Secure Connection from the Prosthesis to Rayens Side.
"Well that sure doesn´t look god a tell ya uhhhh the small Gears are completly bend and broken sheshhh well thankfully I can replace them so it will work again very soon.
A quarter of an hour passed as Rayen and Lavenda walked back out from the Backroom where the Workbench was,the Prosthesis of Rayen was fully Funktionell again,Patchy was talking to Aveney as the two noticed Lavenda and Aryen walking back to them.
"It should work Fine again I replaced a lot of the damaged gears and one of the Entchanted Crystal but know it should work as normal but just to be sure I wish to see you again Rayen in a few days alright."
Rayen and Aveney gave Lavenda and Patchy a small nod and a big thank you as the Two walked back into the City of Dakea back to the Airport.
"Sooooo Lavenda say did you know that does two where the Detective of Palora I still can´t believe it was them."
"Heh yeah I noticed and for what I could tell we will see then more again than just the small Appointment I gave them."
Chapter 3. (Ink and Scrolls✒📜)
Aveney sat at his Desk his Magic wrapped around a Magic Book, he took a small sip from his Cup as Rayen came walking into the Room with Folders in his Claws.He pu them into one of the Shelfs that stood at the Wall of the Room as he looked over to Aveney and his Book that was still floating in his Magic.
"Well Aveney what kind of a Magic Book is this one......Old Spells...Healing Magic or someting else?"
"Heh not really it is a Book about Teleportation and Protection Shield Magic I kow that Dawn can to Protection Shield´s when he has to that is of course pretty good especialy for a Royal Guard,so I wanted to read up on the Spells a bit too it doesnt hurt to read up on it and well Teleportation doesn´t sound to bad either but it it still a pretty Hard Spell...."
"Aww that may be true but I am certain that if anyone can master a Spell like that then it will be you Aveney and no one else."
Aveney gave Rayen a small Smile as he but the Book on the Desk.
"Ohhh that reminds me the Newssrolls came in today Aveney there are a few new articels about our Neighbour Land Equestria....thanks to the Two new Royal Sisters the Ponys over there came togehter as a United Nation....wow can you belive it took the Ponys in Equestria so long to come togheter heh that is just wow..."
"Ohh that may be true Rayen but don´t forget we haven been United for about only 2.Years know to,so it is not that much out of the Picture for Equestria to take its Time to United to."
"Yeah that sure is true.....ohh by the Way I am going to the Stores again today,last Time I tried to get some Stuff we kinda got caught up in a Chase with a Unicorn Thief sooo do you need anything Aveney?"
"Yeah we kinda did get caught in the middle of that Chase but we couldn´t just let him get away....and no thank you but im good."
Rayen Walked through the Streets of Palora,he came walking around the Corner as he saw a certain Particuler Giant Unicorn standing right in front of a small Ink and Scroll Store.
"Why hello Dawn what are you doing here are you on City Patrol?"
"Good morning Detective Rayen yes I am on my daily City Patrol but today with the intention to take a closer look at this Ink and Scroll Store."
"Oh really how come hehe I mean what could be so interesting at a Ink and Scroll Shop that you take Time out of your probably already very packed Day.....and morning Patrol..."
"Well it is mostly the Fact that we god a lot of Hints and Complains about this Store because of a weird Smell that comes from it and so I took it up to have a look or well Smell at it."
"Ohh....well I was on my way to try again to get the Things from last time but I guess those could wait a bit longer...say Dawn can I come with you,Four Eyes see more than two right.."
"Well if you where a normal Citizen I would absolutly not allow it but sinnes you are one of our Two best Detectives I will make an exception but you will listen to me and not look around without me alright."
Rayen gave Dawn a nod as the Two walked into the Store,immediately they god hit by the Strange Odour.Dawn let his Gaze wander around the small Store as his Gaze landed on the Mare that stood behind Counter,she looked at the Guard and Detective that just entered her Store with a very,very Nervous Look.Dawn walked up to the Mare while Rayen took a look at one of the Shelfes.
"Good Evening Ma´am we are just here to get a better look at this small Store,we god a Few hints and I wanted to ask is everything alright here...there is a weird Smell in this Store that has been reported and you look really Nervous...is everything alright,I am not here to Arrest you Ma´am unles I have to but I don´t see a reason yet....."
The Mare who was a Pegasus with Light Blue Fur and a White Mane looked up to Dawn as she slowly signaled to him to get closer to her.Dawn drew closer as he god a good look at the Mare here Fur had Scratch Marks and here Wings where missing a Few Flight Feathers.
"I am mostly fine but......there..there..are two Diamond Dogs in the Back Room of the Store..I don´t know what they are doing back there....they came into my Store about five Days ago and since then they keep me Hostage here...t...they scratched me and Pluged my Feathers as I told them that I would call the Gaurds.....p..please help me...."
"D...dont worry Ma´am that is what we are here for please stay here and I will take a look at the Back Room where these two are alright...Rayen please stay with her..if one of them comes running out I want you to catch them alright."
Rayen gave Dawn a nod as he Positioned himself close to the door,Dawn walked as silent as possible to the door of the Back Room as the smell grew stronger,suddenly the Door swung open and before either Dawn or Rayen could react a pair of Claws took hold of Dawn's armor Belt as they quickly Pulled him into the Room.Dawn was thrown on to a Table his Armor Neck Plates thankfully prevented him not to get Knocked out as he saw in the dark Room a shine of Metall only for a seconde put it was enough Time for Dawn to put his armored Front Legs in front of his throath as a Cleaver came crashing down on to his front leg armore Plates with such a force the Clever splitted them leaving Dawn with a bleeding front leg.
The Diamond Dog let out a loud scream as he dropped the Clever to hold his know bloody Snout,Dawn used the moment to jump Charge his Horn before the Seconde Diamond Dog could get a hold of the Clever.The Two Diamond Dog´s landed in the middle of the Front of the Store as a strong Magical Beam send them both flying out of the Back Room,Dawn came walking out of the Room his Horn was still glowing with Magic.The Two Diamond Dogs god up from the Ground put before they could mmake a run for it Rayen was on top of one of them, the second Diamond Dog growled at Dawn as he suddenly launched himself at the Wounded Royal Guard but this Time was he ready,Dawn brought out another Magical Beam from his Horn that hit the Diamond Dog right in his Stomach,the Diamond Dog went down again and before he could try to get up once more Dawn lifted his Pistol in his Magical Gripp as he held it on to the Snout from the know heavy bleeding Diamon Dog.
"In...the Name of the Royal Guard...you to are here by arrested for holding a Hostage and the creation of Illegal Substances,everything you say will be held against you."
The Two Diamond Dogs sat in the middle of the Store as Dawn finished to put the Hooves/Claw Cuff on them,Rayen stood close to them as Dawn spoke into his know Glowing Communicator Jewel that was Located in his Chest Platte.After he called for Backup Dawn let out a puff as the Mare walked up to him.
"T...thank you soo much Mister and you to Mister Griffon I really don´t know what would have happend if they had....had done more of whatever it wasa that they where doing...."
"Its alright know they are arrestet they won´t hurt you anymore Ma´am say about you´r Wounds and Feathers are they going to be...?
"Yeah the Cuts will Heal and my Feathers will grow back don´t worry.....but you are also Wounded Mister....you oh god your Front Leg its bleeding here let me help..."
Dawn was about to tell the Mare that it was ok that it was not a strong Wound but before he could say anything the Mare ran into the Back Room and came after a few seconds back with a small Bandage that she wrapped around Dawn´s Foreleg.She looked up to Dawn and gave him a Smile that he returned with a small nod.
Rayen flew back down to Dawn and the two Diamond Dog´s, his sight was still slightly blind as he landed right next to the Unicorn Guard that took an immedat look at the half blind Griffon.
"It appears that this Orb was a Flash Orb...nasty thinks does can Blind you for almost an Hour if you are not careful..let me guess the Griffon used it to get away from here right."
"Aghhh yeah he did...dammit I didn´t get him he managed to get away....Im Sorry.."
"Oh no its alright we will catch him later I hope but for know let us get these Two back to the Headquarters alright before someting else happens...I will report to Allera about the Griffon so she can start a search for him."
The Four arrived at the Headquarters as two other Guards took in the Diamond Dog´s,RAyen said his goodbye to Dawn as he walked back into the City.Dawn walked through the Corridors of the Building as he stood right in front of the Door to the Office of Allera,he lifted his Hoov as he knocked at the Old Wooden Door after a few Seconds he heard the Call for him to come inside.Allera sat at her Desk and was writing reports as Dawn entered her Office,she looked up to him Pencil still in her muzzel.
Ma´am I have the Report about the Store and with the Help of Rayen we managed to arrest the two Perpetrator´s that caused all the Trouble..."
"That is good Dawn that is really good say what caused all the Trouble what did the Perpetrators do?"
"They where in the making of cooking some Illegal substances Ma´am..they also held the Owner of the Store hostage and wounded her slightly."
Allera looked at Dawn with a raised Eyebrow as she took the Bandages around his Forleg into her View,she put the Pencil down as she stod up from her desk and walked up to the large Guard,she gently put her Hooves at the Bandages as she looked up to Dawn.
"I can see they also had the Nerve to hurt you Dawn..tell me what did they do!"
"They tried to attack me with a Clever Ma´am but they didn´t get Far..I managed to stopp them before they could cause more Harm.."
"That is good...Im just Grateful that you are alright,please clock off for today Dawn if im not mistaken your Shift is over for today anyway so please return to your Living Quarters here in the Headquarter I will see you tomorrow."
"Thanky you Ma´am....ohh Ma´am..."
"Soldier Dawn your Shift is over...besides you know my Name please use it...."
"Heh Allera there is one more think...on our way back here we encounterd a Griffon Thief who had stolen a few very rare GEms from the Small Jewel Store down the Road..he sadly managed to get away but I wanted to report it to you so you know Ma...Allera."
"Thanl you Dawn that is good to know I will file out a Search Hunt for the Griffon,I guess I will take a look at the Store myself tomorrow and I already know who can Help me with that.....well anyway thank you Dawn see ya tomorrow."
Dawn gave Allera a Salute as he closed the Door,he walked up the Stairs to the Sleeping Quarders of the Ryoal Guards,he turned into the Left Wing as he stopped in front of the Second Last Door of the Quarter,he opend the Door with his Key as he walked in with a Puff.Dawn took of his Armor putting it on the Armor stand as he leveated a clean Cloth to his Armor to Polish it,suddenly he heard a small knock at his Door he turned around to see a Guard Pegasus standing in his Doorway,the Pegasus had Grey Fur and a dark Purple Mane his Cutie Mark was a Cloud with a Royal Symbol at each Side,the Armor the Pegasus wore was the same as Dawn´s.
"Hey Dawn I heard tha you had a long Day.....really I can´t belive that the Inspection took the entire Day say what happend there that it took so Long?"
"Well Spark I had to arrest two Diamond Dog´s those two where creating Illegal Stuff in that Store they also held the Owner Hostage and tried to attack me but I defended them off.....I also had Company..Rayen helped me out.."
Dawn sat himself at the Edge of his Bed as he took one of his Armor Plates in his Hooves his Magic working the Cloth on it to Polish it,Spark closed the Door behind himself as he flew into the Room and sat himself right next to the Large Unicorn.
"Well that does make sense that it would take all day and I did notice the Bandages at your Front Leg so they really tried didn´t they huh."
"Ohhh yeesss they did you wouldn´t belive what kind of Insults they where throwing at us as we walked them back to the Headquarters."
"Hehe I can imagen ugh sometimes I really wonder if they could not Insult us I mean we are only foing our Duty..."
"True Spark but that will probably never Change."
"True......well i am leaving you alone know just wanted to ask about the entire Situation heh good Night Dawn."
"Good Night Spark."
Chapter 4. (Jewels and Bones💎💀)
The Sun hasn´t even risen but in the Headquarders of the Royal Guard the Light was already on.Allera walked through the Streets that where mostly still only a few Pony´s walked around most where Store´s and Café Owners,most of them Waved as Allera walked past them,the Steam hissed as it was released of the many Pipes as two Steam Worker Griffons turned the Wheels of the Pipes that where running along the Buildings and River Canals.Allera roundet a Corner as she finally arrived at her destination it was an Apartment Building with a small Flower Shop on the ground Floor of the Building,Allera walked up to the Store the small Bell atop the Door signaling her Entrance.
"Good Morning Miss we are actually still closed but I can´t just denie a Royal Guard ..how can I help you?"
"Well I am here for your Employee...don´t worry Miss he has not done anything....(yet)....I just need to talk to him so is he here..also could I buy one of the Beautiful small Flowers."
"Heh of course you can buy one of the small Flowers but sorry he is not in today he has a Free Day today....so I think that he will probably be in his Apartment."
"Well that would be a small problem but......anyway thank you very much Miss for the Information and the Flower I be continue to look for him."
"No problem see ya again soon Miss Royal Guard."
Allera walked out of the Store with the small Pouch that had the Flowers inside tied to her Armor belt,she stood on the Street as she looked up to the Apartment Building.Allera let of a small Snort as she suddenly felt her Belt being moved right at her Money Pouch with a quick Hoove Move she took out her Steam Pistol clicked open the Protection as she turned around with a Kick and her Weapon know in her Muzzel pointed directly at the Snout of the know on the Ground sitting Diamond Dog who looked up to her with a very nervous grin.The Diamond Dog had Light Grey Fur with Short Brown Hair tied into a braid on one Side he whore a Dark blue Jacked with a Small Belt around his Waist.
"O..ohh h...heyyyyyy Miss Alllera how are you hehehe could you please take your Pistol from my Snout away please it is a bit to close and I know that you rarely miss with your shoots...."
"I will gladly take my Weapon away when you leave my Money Pouch alone...Jackson!"
"Heh heeeh alright have I will stay away know could you please take your Gun away seriously I am still not over having that thing pointed at me from the last Time when we First meet...."
"Mhmm yeah I remember...when you came to Palora and stole from quite a few Pony´s and one Store before I caught you...it seems like you don´t want your Freedom that I gave you with our Small Deal sins you tried to steal from me....!"
"I well.....ughhh fine no I..I am grateful for the Freedom i god from our Deal...I just can´t keep my Paws to me but I did get better..I also god a Job soooooo......"
Allera stared at Jackson for a few Seconds as she finally took the Gun away from his Muzzel,Jackson slowly god up from the Ground as Allera put her Gun back into its Holder on her Belt.
"Sooo...Allera why exactly are you even here I mean you are usually never somewhere without a Reason (You are one of the Head´s of the Royal Guards after all)so why here...?"
"Well Jackson I am here for you...I have a request for you where only you being a Diamond Dog can help me,we are on the Tracks of a Griffon that stole a few very rare Jewels from one of the Jewel Stores....we did get the small Info that the Griffon had apparently handed the Jewels over to a Flower Shop so we are on the search in every Flower Store we have in this City and for that I could realy use your Nose Jackson,I know you are one of the Few Diamond Dog´s that can Smell all kinds of Jewels,Diamonds,Crytals and Ores so that is why I need you´re help Jackson..."
Allera looked back to Jackson who leand himself on the Railing of the River Canale as he put a Paw on his Face as he let of a small Laught.
"Heh wow who would have thought that a Head of the Royal Guard would come to a Thief of all Creatures to help her out with a Mission just haha wow....man Allera you are...you are really someting....."
"Alright....alright I will help you buuuuttttt sayyyy what will be In it for me mhmm Allera you know I don´t do work like that without a reward..."
Allera stopped in her Stepps as she turned back to the know wide Smiling Diamond Dog,she lokked at him for a few seconds as she suddenly grapped the collar around Jacksons Neck yanking him down almost onto the Ground again as she looked him deep into his Eyes.
"Jackson we have a Deal so your reward will be that this deal stays....know please come with me and stay close we are going to take a look at the many Flower Shops and no we are not alone many of our Guard t are searching in the Stores to,and I can already take the Shop from you Apartment building of the List..I didn´t see anything suspicious in the Store as I went in and the owner was as always really honest and didnt appear to hidde anything besides if there where Jewels in the Store you would know that am I right Jackson?"
"Mhm yeah if there where Jewels in the Store I would have probably Smelled them immediatly so yeah that Store is clean..as far as I am aware but hey you are the Guard here not me heh.."
Allera rolled her Eyes as she startet to walk out of the Street towards the next Flower Stores that where on the List Jackson following her as close as Possible.The Two looked through many different Flwoer Stores for almost two hours but inside any of those Store´s Jackson had not smelled any track of Jewels so there search continued.Allera walked with a Pencil in her Snout and a Clippboard in her Left Front Hoove leaving her to walk on three Legs as she crossed out another one of the Stores as Jackson walked behind her letting of an annoyed Huff as the two came to a stopp in front of another Flower Store that was Positioned closer to the Port of Palora,the Two gave eachother a look as they stepped into the Store.
"Ohhh good evening Miss Royal Guard how can I help such a beautiful Lady?"
"Good evening good Sir we are here becaus e we are on the Search of a few stolen rare Jewels that where brought to a Flower Store you would´t have happend to see anything suspicious?"
Jackson stood back as Allera talked to the Old Griffon,he let his Eyes wander away from Allera and the Griffon as he looked through the many rows of Shelves that had all kind sof different Flowers and Plants on them,as his Eyes landed on a really Big Earth Pony that took a Rare Flower of the Shelf as he put it into his Coat Pocket and slowly startet to walk towards the Exit.Jackson grimaced his Face as he took a look back at Allera and the Griffon,with in a spontaneous decision Jackson walked up to the Big Earth Pony blocking his way,the Pony stared down at him with a very annoyed Face.
"What do you want Dog get out of my way!"
"Sorry I think i can´t because you took someting from the Store without Paying....(can´t belive I am the one saying this being a former Thief myself ughh) so please go up to the Checkout and Pay then you can leave..."
The Earth Pony let off a small angry Puff as he suddenly grapped Jackson on his Jacked Collar and lifted him up with a know very angry stare as he apparently complettly forgott that a Royal Guard was standing right at the Counter and could hear him as he startet to shout into Jackson´s Face.
"Listen here you stupid Street Dog I don´t care if I have to Pay or that you are telling me to Pay by all Steaming Gears not even those weird Alicorn sisters could get me to do it with there stupid Asses so get OUT OF MY WAY AND LET ME THROUGH BECAUSE YOUA RE GOING TO GET ME CAUGHT!!!"
As soon as he finished his Sentence he heard the click of a Gun behind him...Allera stood behind the Earth Pony as Jackson who was still stuck against the Wall by the Pony gave a Massive Grin towards Allera.
"Know listen here Sir I don´t know what is going on here but I would really appreciate it if you could put my Partner down and from what I just heard go up to the Counter and Pay for the Things you just wanted to steal.
The Earth Pony quickly looked up to Jackson and down to Allera as he without a warning suddenly threw Jackson to the Side and tried to place a Kick into Allera but she reacted Fast and managed to take cover from the massive hooves of the Earth Pony,he ran past the Old Griffon puching him to the Ground as he ran out the Door,Allera jumped up as she quickly looked to Jackson who gave her a signal that he was Fine as she ran up to the Griffon who also gave her a nod that he was Fine,She jumped out of the Door her Gun raised n her Muzzel as she saw the Earth Pony running down the Street,Allera pointed her Gun right at the Pony as she shouted after him through clenched teeth.
"Stopp right know in the name of the Royal Guard...don´t make me do this you will regret it more than I will!"
The Earth Pony looked back to Allera but didn´t stop as the Pony´s on the Street looked at the Shouting Guard and running Thief in Schock,suddenly the entire Street broke out into a small Panick as the Sound of a Shoot ringing out was Followed by the Scream of the Massive Earth Pony as he know held on to his bleeding back Hoove.
"Fucking dammit you stupid cunt you Shoot me .....SHOOT ME!!!"
"Yeah yeah we Royal Guards are the worst I know Sir know you are here by arrested in the name of the Royal Guard for Stealing,causing Mayhem against the Old Griffon and my Partner Jackson,fleeing the Crime Scene and insulting a Royal Guard!"
Allera put the Hoove/Claw Cuffs on the Earth Pony as Jackson and the Old Griffon walked up to her.The Old Griffon walked directly next to Allera as he started to tell her someting Schocking.
"Hey Miss Royal Guard thank you for arresting this "Gentleman" of a Pony....he had stolen from many Stores around here and treatend the Owners and Workers that is why they haven't reported also I was about to come to the Headquarters today but youtwo got to me First....I found out from a Customer today that one of our Old Neighbours went missing he was a Diamond Dog..."
"That is really good to know Sir I will get to it immediatly wwhen we are back in the Headquarters and have this "good Sir"in his Cell...but say how come no one else reported that..how long has the Old Diamond Dog been missing?"
"Well from what I heard he has been missing for about three Days...I really don't know why no one reported..."
"Well you told me know Sir and that was the best Decision thank you."
The Old Griffon gave Allera and Jackson a nod before he sayd his goodbye and went back to his Store,Allera looked to Jackson and the Earth Pony as she tapped the Jewel/Communicator in her Chestplatte.
"To all Royal Guard Units this is Commander Allera speaking we have a Thief at our Hooves,we caught himas he tried to Steal from a Flower Store we will bring him back to the Headquarters till then be ready to assist."
The Three arrived at the Headquarter two Royal Guards took the Earth pony into Custody with the Help of one of the Stationed Nurse Pony´s who tended to his gunshot Wound.Allera opend the Doors to her Office as Jackson followed her Inside he let himself fall onto the Couch that stood at the Wall in the Office as he looked over to Allera who took a seat at her Desk.
"Well that sure was an Eventfull Day wasn´t it Allera mhmm?"
Allera rupped her Front Hooves at her Brow as she let of a small snort,she took a Pencil into her Muzzel as she began to write down on another Report Card.Jackson continued to look over at Allera as he slightly grimaced,he suddenly broke out into a small Laugh that caught Allera´s Attention.
"What is it Jackson what is so funny all of a sudden?"
"Ohhh nothing just the Entire Day was a Mess...but I really have to say you take your Job really Seriously like the Way you didn´t hesitate to shoot that Steaming Pony Bastard jsut wow that was the beste hahaha..."
Allera lifted and Eyebrow as she looked at the still Laughing Jackson who almost fell of the Couch because he laughed so hard.
"Ohh Jackson I do take me Job very Seriously because we are Royal Guards we have to be seriouse otherwise the City´s will not be Safe...and the god Sir tried to Steal from a Store..attacked you and the Old Griffon,I warned him and he didn´t listen soi had to act."
Jackson stood up from the Couch and walked up to the Desk as Allera looked up at him with a raised Eyebrow.
"Look Allera im glad you take it seriously and......that you safed me back there I do think it could have gone very ugly if you haven´t been there...ohh I also managed to find a small Paper with an Adress on it for a you quest it a Flower Store....."
"Wah....how did you....Jackson where did you get that from?"
"Weeelllll...ya know I have long Claws that just can´t resist taking a look into Pockets of a Earth Pony....."
"Jackson you.....I guess your Thief Skills really helped with this one but it is still Ilegal Msiter.....but I will for know look over it since you did help me a lot today....but why did the Sir have a Adress of a Flower Store it is not even the same Store where he tried to Steal what could be so special at this Store?"
"Usually not much accept for Flowers...but this small Paper has a very Special Smell...."
"Jackson don´t tell me its....."
"Jap the smell of those Jewels that have been stolen."
"That..that is Fantastic Jackson i will File out the Report and we will go to that store tomorrow so......please be here tomorrow morning alright."
"Ohh don´t worry Allera I would never say no to Rare Jewels...."
Chapter 5. (Jewels and Bones💎💀)
Jackson walked out of his Apartment as he looked down to the Notes he got from Allera yesterday,on it stood all the Information about the case and findings from the Store and the Thief and what he tried to Steal.He put the Papers back in the inside pocket from his Jacked as he walked up to the Store where Allera was allready waiting in front of her Muzzel was Buried in her Papers as Jackson walked up to her.
"Good Morning Jackson its good to see you.....say you got the Notes i had sent to your Adress?"
"Jap I got them......sooo what is the Plan do we just walk in or?"
"I informed my Soldiers about the Plan and they are ready to come to this Store if we are not back with in 2.Hours know Jackson I want you to stay close to me we don´t know what will await us in there and if they really have the Stolen Jewels I think yo know for yourself that they won´t give them up without a Fight."
Jackson rolled his Eyes at the remark from Allera but laught because it was true.The Two opend the Door to the Store the small Bell atop the Door once again signaling that Customers arrived.The Onwer of the Store a Unicorn Mare with a Sunflower Yellow Fur and a Bright White Mane walked out of the Store room as she took a look at the Two giving them a bright Smile.
"Good Morning Miss and Sir how can I help you?"
"Morning Miss my Partner and i are here for a very special Buisness and we had the Hope that you could help us with that matter...."
"Ohh of course just give me a Second Please Miss Royal Guard I need to Check on someting and then when im Back I can help you.."
The Mare walked away from the Checkout leaving Allera and Jackson standing in the Store,suddenly Jackson tapped Allera on her Shoulder as he bend down to her slightly as he carefully wisphert into her Ear making Allera lose a bit of coulour from her Face at Jackson´s Words.
"Hey Allera this truly is the Right Store I can smell....the Scent of the Jewels..."
"That...that is good to know lets take a look around while the Mare is still gone tell me if you find or see anything suspicious alright.."
Jackson gave Allera a nod as the two carefully walked around the Front of the Old Flower Store,there was nothing really unusuall the Cubords where filled with Small Flower Pots,Small Gardening Tools and a Few small Bags of Magical Plant Fertilizer.Allera walked up to the display Window of the Store undereath it stood a few Flower Posts that had beautiful Plants inside them but most of them where Empty accept for the Dirt inside them.Allera lifted a Box away as one of the Pots fell on its Side revealing its inside,Allera looked down to the know Spilled Dirt from the Pot as her Eyes stopped on a white Object poking through the Dirt,suddenly Jackson walked up behind her with another one of the White Objects in his Claws.
"A....Allera those...those are Bones real fresh Bones of a Diamond Dog......you don´t think those are the Bones of you know....."
Allera looked up at Jackson with wide Eyes he himself had his Ears brought down flatt to his Head.Allera looked at the Bone that stuck out of the Spilled Dirt along side the Bone that Jackson still held in his Claws,she put her Front Hooves up to her Brow before she Shock her Head.
"I.....i don´t want to belive that it is him....but it sadly looks like it...the evidence are laying right in our Hooves or well Claws...."
Allera and Jackson stood over the Bones giving them a preyer and sad looks as suddenly the Mare walked back into the Room,she looked at the Two as a wide grin spread across her Face,Allera looked up to her with hatred in her Eyes as she saw the Magical Aura charge up around teh horn of the Mare.
The Mare struck out with a strong White Magical beam as Allera jumped from her Position tackling Jackson bringin them both on to the Ground as the Beam shoot over them hitting and almost breaking the Front Store Window.Allera rolled away from Jackson as she swiftly opend her Pistol holster as she Pointed it directly at the Unicorn.
"Whyy did you kill him what is going on here.....in the name of the Royal Guard i command you to tell us right know about what happend here "Allera screamd as she gritted her teeth.
"Ohh please lets just say we helped the Old Dog to cross over the Brige it would have happend soon anyway we juust sped up the Process that is all and know mehehe he makes great Fetilizer for our Plants and Flowers!"
Allera stared at the Crazy Unicorn Mare her Pistol still held steady in her Snout towards her as behind Allera JAckson slowly lifted himself of the Ground as he bumped into something behind him or well someone,as he looked behind himself his Eyes widend as a nervous grin spread across his long Snout.
"U...uhhh Allera we might have a really big problem......"
Allera brought her Gaze slowly over to Jackson as her Weapond was still aimed at Unicorn that seemd to wait patiently as the Two Griffons that know stood behind Jackson gave her a nod,without a second to spare the Two Griffons launched themself towards the Royal Guard and the Diamond Dog as the Mare who had waited patiently took the moment and ignited her Horn again.
Allera sprang to the Side as she quickly turned around and with a devastating Kick of her hind Hoove that hit the Griffon right in the Beak,the Griffon fell to the Ground as he screamed holding his know broken Beak blood leaking out from his nostrils.Allera spun around quickly as the Beam from the Mare hit her directly in the Side flunging her right throught the Front Store Window with a loud Crash.
Allera jumped back through the Window as she send a Shot right into the Chest of the Griffon that held Jackson,the Griffon let go of Jackson as he fell backwards to the Ground blood leaking out of his Bullet Wound.Allera spun around Weapon held firm in her Muzzel as she hit her Pistol right across the Face of the Mare that had just tried to teleport behind Allera bringing her down to the ground,Jackson used the moment from the dowend Griffon as he launched himself on top of the Mare who looked up at him with an angry stare as she suddenly once agai let a grin spreat across her Face as she Teleported away from right under Jackson´s Claws and Allera´s Pointed Weapon.
The Second still mostly unwounded Griffon launched himself across the Room,Jackson saw this as he brought his Claws up hitting the Griffon right into his Side´s while Allera managed to jump out of the Way just in Time,the Griffon crashed against the Wall his Side´s bledding from the Claw wounds but he quickly tried to recover but Jackson managed to throw himself on top of him keeping him on the Ground.Allera ran through the back of the Store opening every door looking for the Mare as she opend the last door from the left Side of the Store Allera froze in her tracks,the Mare turned around with a small Bowl in her Magic inside it where Black Rose Pedals....
"Mhm judging by your Face Miss Royal Guard you seem to know what those Flower Pedals can do......"
Allera gritted her teeth as the Unicorn swallowed the Pedals suddenly her Pupils grew small as she let of a crazy laughter,Allera spun around running back down the Hall as the Floor behind her Exploded in a strong Magical Aura that launched Allera right over the Heads from Jackson and the Griffon and was still under him.The Griffon used the moment as Jackson was in schock and distracted he lifted himself with the Help of his Wings from the Ground taking Jackson with him smaching him right against the Celing.
Jackson tried to lift himself up to get to Allera as the Mare walked in front of him grinning down at him,he groweld at her Face as his Head was pulled back abruplty by the Griffon that had Crashed him into the Celing know holding a Sharp Talon on the Diamond Dogs throad.
"Sooo Sunflower Peach what do you say about our Dog Friend here should i cut his Throat make him bleed.....i would count it as payback for sratching my side´s that are still bleeding....."
"Nooo Draff let him alive he is not as importandt as the god damm Royal Guard over here.....looks like i did hit her powerless this time....."
"You took the Black Rose Pedals didn´t you Sunflower Peach i can see it in you´re Eyes is that why you´re Magic was so strong all of a Sudden?"
"Mehehe indeed i did these Guards just won´t give up so i had to act fast and strong...believe me i will not let a Cunt of a Royal Guard and her bucking Assistance Dog mangle our Plans we finally have these Jewels and the will NOT TAKE IT AWAY!!!"
Jackson held his breath the Talon was still at his Throat as the Unicorn Mare now known as Sunflower Peach continued to Yell around the Store that was mostly directed at the Griffon Draff who still held Jackson up in his Talons.
"Ughh well it doesn´t matter.....now what do we do about your dear Brother...he got his Beak broken and got shot i really don´t think that he will survive...unless....."
Sunflower Peach walked over to the badly wounded Griffon he was still breathing but it was really shallow with her Magic she wrapped the Griffon in it lifting him into a sitting position as she managed to open his Beak dropping another small Portion of Black Rose Pedals into his throat.Jackson looked with Horror as the throught to be Dead Griffon opend his Eyes the Pupil turning to small sliths...suddenly the sound of a Gun shot rang out in the Store as the Griffon that held Jackson yelped as a Bullet streaked his cheek .Everyone turned there gazes toward the Broken Flower Pots Allera stood there steaming Pistol in her Muzzel her body wounded but still standing firm.
"God dammit how are you even standing you Cunt i hit you with a full blast of my Magic how are you stupid Royal Guards always soooo hard to take DOWN!!!!"
"Well that is because we are Royal Guards we are trained to be as Strong and Resistant know get your Talons of Jackson and in the Name of the Royal Guard you three are here by Arrested!"
The Griffon let go of Jackson flying back over to his Brother and Snflower Peach as Allera stood her Ground right in front of Jackson as his Eyes grew wide as he realized what Allera was Planning."
"A..Allera this is madness not even you can take on Three Enemy´s that is way to much and you are Hurt pretty badly....!"
"I have to Jackson im a Royal Guard it is my duty to protect the City and the Pony´s,Griffon´s and Diamond Dog´s that live in it and right know you are the one i want to protect and keep safe.."
"Y...you want to protect me......"
Allera gave Jackson a smalll smile as all Hell broke lose the Griffon launched himself at Allera rage in his Eyes as Allera and Jackson jumped out of the Way with Allera shooting her Pistol at the Griffon,Jackson saw the Unicorn charge her Magic again as he Jumped on her Back biting into her Horn as she Screamed.The Mare kicked out as she ran around the Store trying to get the Diamond Dog off her back that had biten himself into her Horn,the Griffon that chased Allera doged around in the Air as Allera took shot after shot at him missinf but also hitting him many Times.
"Alright that is it i have enough of all of this GET OFF MY BACK!!"
The Mare screamed at her Horn grew dangerously brighter with Magic as Jackson finally let go off her Horn jumping of her back as a giant Explosion ripped apart the entire Store lauching everyone against Objects and Walls.
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Allera awoke with a bad Headache as she slowly opend her Eyes,they where in a Room that was most likely in the back of the Store there where many Wall Shelves old Pots for Flowers and a lot of Bags with Dirt.Allera tried to move as she noticed that here Front Hooves where tied behind her back by the sound of it they where bound by Chains to a Beam she shot up wide Awake as she started to pull and wriggle against the Chains sweat forming on he Head as a familiar Voice sounded through the Room.
"Stop struggling Allera its no use those Chains are surprisingly Strong......try to stay Calm it will do no good to your Wounds or you´re Head if you keep struggeling......"
"Jackson....dammit god...a....are you ok did they hurt you?"
"Heh you really do worry about me......no they didn´t well not more that is....you kinda stopped them as they tried to....."
"O...of course i care Jackson i care about you......im sorry....that it got so out of Hoove well Claw ...if i had known how Dangerous it would have gotten i wouldn´t have brought you along......"
"Hey not even you can know all the Time how the Criminals react....besides i was one to....still am a bit.....and yet you helped me.....a lot very..very a lot...remember as i came to Palora and started to well steal from multiple Pony´s you where the one who caught me red handed...you chased me and i fleed ran into a side Alley as i ran right into two Gang members i stole from....they tried to beat me up maybe even do worse ....i would have deserved it to and yet you came around the Corner analysed the Situation and stood your Ground on my Side...you Protected me from them..hehe and Won arresting them with the Help of your Guards.....then instead of arresting me to you took me in made a Deal with me...made sure i god a Apartment to live in...i even got a Job from the Sweet Mare from the Store undrneath the Apartment Building.....and know you Protected me again i guess i just want to say Thank you Allera you really do make the name of a Royal Guard proud...."
"Thank you Jackson......it seems like my desicion of keeping you out of Jail and making that Deal......it was a good one.....you are a good Person Jackson...."
"Mhm thank you Allera......ohh by the Way.."Jackson said as he Lifted one of his Paws up the Chain falling on to the Ground with a clacking sound,Jackson turned his Head with a Smile towards the know Shocked and impressed Allera.
"W...wa how did you...?"
"Heh i was a Thief my dear remeber when i first escaped the Hoove/Claw Cuffs.....i know quite a few lock Picking Tricks but having long Claws also helps quite a lot with that to..."
"That..that is amazing Jackson quick please get me out of these Chains..."
"Don´t worry im on it just let me open the last Cuff around my second Front Claw and i will help you get out...."
Allera gave of a small Smile as Jackson worked his Lock Picking Skills on the Second Lock of the Cuff suddenly the Two got disturped by a loud Sound of a Door being brocken down as the Noice of Screaming and Shouting echoed through the Store.
"What the..Allera what was....."
"Those are my Guards i recognize there Voices...how long have we been in here..they are looking for us..we have to get out we need to help them..."
"Im oon it but this Stupid Lock is really hard to Pick...."
The Sound of someting Hitting the Door to the Room made the Two look to the Door that began to Open in its Doorway stood the Griffon that had his Beak broken and got Shoot by Allera,he lifted his Head a very Creepy Smile spread across his beak his Puils where almost none Existent as he stared at the Two.
"Oh fucking Screws of hell Jackson get these Chains open he is full of the Black Rose Pedals he can´t feel Pain right know he is not in his right Mind he is fully in the Rush fuck......!!!"
"I...im on it come on open....fucking Open jsut ahh...."
Jackson froze in his attempt to open the Lock as he heard the Sound of Chains breaking and someting hitting the back Shelfes with a loud thud he looked over his Shoulder eyes wide as he saw Allera laying on the Ground shocking and holding her know cut open Throat her Jewel in her Armor Chest Plate began to glow alarming as the Griffon put himself on top of Allera bringing his Talon down on Allera head ripping her Hooves from her bleeding Wound as he began to whisper in her Ear.
"Know know calm down my dear i just made sure Sunflower Peach´s wish came true....one more Guard gone is nothing......so stop struggeling and let it End we can´t have your Guard members rescue you now can we......."
A scream eruppted through the Room as the Griffon feld a sudden Pain in his back lifting himself of Allera he tried to shake the Diamond Dog of his back who had biten and clawed hiself deep into his Back he may had not fully feld it put it was an inconvenients.As Jackson struggeld with the Drugged up Griffon the Door opend once more as Spark came flying into the Room he hit the Griffon with full force bringing him to the Ground putting him into the Cuffs as Jackson ran over to Allera leaving a small blood trail behind him.
"You are going to stay down in the Name of the Royal Guard you are here by aressted for Stealing and comitting Murder!!!.......Guys i have him come back here quick!!!!"
The Guards dragged the Griffon out of the Room as Spark flew over to where Jackson held the bleeding Allera in his Claws holding her close to his Body.
"O..oh shiiittt Ma´am please speak...say someting dammit.....!!!"
"What is happening why is the JEwel glowing in her Armor.....what do we...i ..i can´t..."
"Hey look at me Mister Jackson that Jewel is the only thing that is keeping her Alive right now and keeping her from bleeding out Completly we need to get out of here and get her and you to the Hospital now!!!"
Jackson stared at Spark but gave him a Small nod as he lifted the Wounded Commander togehter they ran out of the Room out of the Store where the othe Guards and Nurse waited for them.......
Chapter 6. (Screws of the Wind🌫)
The Light of the Small Oil Lamp glowed in the Livingroom of the Apartment from the two Detectives,Rayen sat on the Couch in his Claws he held a Newspaper as he read the report about the accident in the Flower Store where Allera and Jackson had went to it descriped the Fight that had happend along with the report of Allera being Wounded badly as she was brought to the Hospital in Palora.
"Well good Morning my dear Aveney by the way you look i guess that you havent exactly slept long have you?"Rayen asked as he gave Aveney a small Smile as he sat himself next to Rayen on the Couch putting the Folder on top of the Coffe table.
"Ughhh no i didnt sleep well at all this Night Rayen......i just send out the Letters and Flowers to the Hospital for our dear Allera,,from what her Guards could tell me she god hit badly....one of the Enemys managed to cut open her throad but her Armpr jewel safed her and she is now stable...."
"Sheeeshh the throad really.......im glad that she is Alive i really dont want to know what would happen if the Guards would have lost there Commander.."Rayen sayd as he held his Claw to is own throad for a second before taking a look at the Folder still laying on the Table.
"Say Aveney what is in this Folder...it looks like one of the older ones am i right?..."Rayen asked.
Aveney gave Rayen a small nod as he took a sip from his tea cup while Rayen pointed his Claws toward the Folder.
"Wow that... are those old cases you had before i became your Assistant....i really didnt think you still had a Folder of those how come that i dint see it in our small Office?"
"Well...mostly because i kept it in my bedroom.....and i thought about putting it away but i guess that you would want to have a look into it before so have fun reading...."
Rayen looked at Aveney with a wide Smile as he carefully took the old Folder into his Claws and opend it he was met with old cases that had been solved qiute a Time ago there where even some Pictures from older Newspapers one of them was a picture of the Two Royal Alicorn Sisters over in Equestria.
Entry One:
Rayen looked up from the Folder over to Aveney who had his Eyes closed as he took another sip from his Cup.
"Say Aveney i wanted to go to Dake today because as you know the Dear Blacksmith Lavenda said she wanted to look at my Prosthesis again to see if everything still works as it should sooo do you need anything from there i could get it for you if you need someting?"
"Mhm no not really thanky you Rayen besides we dont have any cases today so you can take your Time over at Dakea i will be here and work out our many other Folders..or maybe i read more about the teleportation spell from my spell book i did manage to teleport this cup to you but before i can teleport there will be still a lot of lerning....if there will be any new cases i will inform you."
"Thank you Aveney ohhh i know that if anypony can master a Spell like Teleportation heh it will be you."Rayen said as he gave a smile and a wink towards his Unicorn Friend who gave him a small smile back as he shook his Head.
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Behind the Counter stood the familiar small Pegasus with his Emerald Green Fur and adorbale Pink Mane he was serving another Customer who had appeard to have ask for a small box of Screws and Gears,the Customer walked passt Rayen out of the Store as he himself finally walked up to the Counter loking over it as Patchy had his head down as he appeard to search for someting underneath the Counter.
Rayen looked further down but couldnt see what Patchy was searching for he didnt even seem to notice the Griffon standing over him.
"Well looks like you have a pretty busy day with a lot of Customer´s."Rayen laughed as Patchy brought his Head up a wide Smile sneaked on to his Muzzel as he almost jumped over the Counter at the sight of the Griffon.
"Heeeyyyy Mister Rayen how are...how come you are here....how can i help you?"Patchy smiled as he slowly catched his breath as he looked at Rayen.
"Ohh you know....im here because of the dear Miss Lavenda she asked me from last time if i could come in again so she can see if my Prosthesis still workes as it should can you tell me is she back in the Blacksmith Patchy?"
"Yeah yes she is of couse she is....i can bring you to her we dont really like it or allow it that Customers go into the Blacksmith but you are a special type of Customer in that regard so you can go...just give me a sec to close the Store it would be a break time soon anyway..."
Patchy closed off the Store with a small Sign on the Door saying that it was short break time and that they would be back soon with that out of the Way the two walked over into the Blacksmith the smell of Fire and Metal filled the Air and the sound of a Hammer was very noticable.
"Hey Laven.....Lavenda our dear Customer Rayen is here for his Checkup.."
"Thanks Patch for bringing him over here ya really happy about that arent you?"Lavenda asked with a hint of laughter in her Voice as she gave Patchy a ruffle through his Mane.
"Its good to see ya Mister Rayen i hope that there weren´t any more Complcations with your Prosthesis Claw?"Lavenda asked as she walked over to her Workbench."If you dont mind i would love for you to move over here so a can take a look at ya Prosthesis alright ..."
Rayen placed his Prosthesis Claw on the Workbench as Lavenda took a small tool from under the Workbench as she slowly stardet to open up the Prosthesis.
"It seems like that everything is alright with youre Prosthesis but i would like a closer look so Rayen could you please take it off so i can take a deeper look without the risk of hurting you in the Pr
"A...ah sorry Rayen i didnt mean to stare...."Patchy said as he slowly looked over his Wings.
"Heh dont worry Patchy its ok i mean it is an unusual large Scar so yeah...besides normaly it is covered by my Jacked and the Prosthesis so i dont blame you for looking at it."
"O...oh thank god...."Patchy let out a sigh of relief as he let his Wings tuck back to his Sides.
Rayen brought his gaze back down to Patchy after he asked that question, he gave himself a small pat on the scared tissue with his still existig Claw as he let a small smile slide over his Beak.
"Well lets just say this scar came from my Old Life as a Criminal......i didnt see the Unicorn with the Steam Shotgun..."Rayen said as he put his Talon behind his Neck carefully scratching it.
"Oh come on Rayen you cant just start a Story and not continue to tell it....please i really wanna know it now is sounds really interesting.."Patchy said as he poked Rayen´s chest with his small Hoove ruffeling his Wings.
"Well Rayen now i really wanna know it to...i think you really have to tell the Story now.."Lavenda smiled as she closed the Lit on the Prosthesis.
Rayen now looked between the Two as he gave of a sigh putting his Talon to his Forehead he slowly lifted his Talon from his Face as the Two Ponys continued to look at him.
"Alright fine.....i guess i did start it heh......Well like i said it came from my Old Life i was a Criminal a Thief but the Type that hurt other Creatures or Ponys if i was caught......the Type that actively broke into Homes......it happend on one Night i was perched on a Roof as that Unicorn Mare came into view she had quite a few bits of Jewellery on her so it must have meant that she had money i followed her found out where she lifed.....as the Night took over and i was sure she would be asleep i opend one of the Windows of the House with a Claw..."Rayen stopped talking for a second as he looked up at the Two know starring at him with very big eyes.
He looked around the Room as he continued to Speak.
Lavenda had her Front Hooves under her Chin leaning over the Workbench while Patchy now starred with an open Muzzle right at Rayen.
"Lets just say i dont remeber much i must have blacked out...no wonder with that kind of a Wound all i remember is that i awoke in a Cell my left Talon chained to the Wall my right was wrapped in Bandages as a Unicorn Nurse used her Magic on it of course as soon as she saw that i was awake she backed up calling out to the Royal Guards.....i know that i was held in that Cell for a week mostly to heal but also to await my judgment...as i was taken out of the Cell i was sure to be brought to Prison but i was brought into a Room and there he was sitting on that Table...."
Patchy looked up to Rayen who starred into the distance with glazed eyes as both he and Lavenda put two and tow togehter.
"It was Aveney wasnt it....who sat at that Table....."Patchy quietly asked as he continued to look up at the Griffon.
"Yeah it was him the most amazing Unicorn there is......i own him so much...he saved me that day he amde me an offer..to redem myself if i would work for him and help him i would not go to Prison.....i accepted not really thinking it would do much to me but know i justcant stand to be apart from him..."
Lavenda raised and Eyebrow while Patchy squeaked excidetly next to Rayen who had his Talon held over his Chest right where his Hearth is.
"Alright i see what is happening with ya Rayen you are having a crush on the Detective....."Lavenda smiled giving Rayen a wink.
"Huhhhhhh......yeah by all the Steam gears in the World i really do believe i have a massive crush on Aveney.....maybe even more than a crush.....i just have so much to thank him...i have a roof over my head i have Food, a place to sleep and even work so i can earn my own money...i changed and i got another Chance......i just...i love him...."
Patchy jumped up happily flying through the Air as Lavenda left of a chuckle.
"Well then i guess i should finish looking at your Prosthesis so you can return mhm.....unless you have someting else on ya mind?"
Rayen smiled as Lavenda closed the other lit on the Prosthesis Claw taking out one last tool as she took a final look at the tiny Gears suddenly she looked up to Patchy who immediatly understood the Look as he flew ove rto a back shelf with many Gears on it looking through the Boxes as he frowned returning to Lavenda.
"Uhhh mhmmmm dammit!"Lavenda brought her Hoove down on the Workbench as she brióught her other one up to her Muzzle Rayen looked at her with a hint of concern.
"Rayen im sorry it looks like we are all out of a special type of tiny Gearwheels that are of course needed for ya Prosthesis....it will still work but without it it will move much slower than the command you give it to them...i thought we had them but apparently not you wouldnt happen to have any ideas how to get them quickly right?"Lavenda laughted as she held her Hoove over her Eyes.
Rayen brought his Claw up under his Beak as he thought as after a few seconds a Idea indeed came to his mind.
"I think i do know someone he is a Friend of mine and i do wanted to visit him again i could go to him but what kind of small Gearwheels do you need Lavenda?"
"To be honest i would like to take a look at those things myself no offense...say could we come along if you visit that Friend of yours what even is he?"
"Oh he is a Merchant Pirate one of the Few that dont Steal and do the honest and legal Contracts with other Merchants the only problem is he would be in the small Sea side Town of Shores if you guys dont mind then we could take the Air ship to it tomorrow?"
Patchy landed with the small sound of his Hooves touching the Ground as he looked between the Two as his Eyes grew bigger with the Word Sky Ship and new Town,Lavenda looked over to him but she didnt even have to asked as Patchy nodded with big excitement.
"Looks like we have an agreemend well fine Rayen then we will travel to Shores tomorrow having one free Day from our Work probably wont hur either am i right...anyway let me put that Prosthesis back on for know."
"Heh yeah that would be good...then we will find each other tomorrow in Shores thats great i get to see one of my old Friends again......im curious if he is still like how i remember him..."
Chapter 7. (Stripes in the Sky 🌫☠)
Something has gone wrong. We don't seem to have an archived copy of that chapter. Chapter 8. (Flowers at Dawn🌟)
Author's Note
Hello the Author here once more:)
Just wanted to clear that Info now enought talk have Fun reading.
Chapter 8. (Flowers at Dawn🌟)
The Sound of a Mare shouting sounded through the Streets as the by walking Pony pedestrians looked over to the House where the Shouting was coming from in front of a red brick apartment Building stood a Mare who was shouting at her Husband while Dawn stood next to the Two notepad hovering in his Magic as he looked down between the two.He continued to listen to the shouting Mare who was also the one who had called upon Dawn as he had walked by as he made his usual rounds on Patrol.Dawn´s eye twitched for a second as he slammed one of his giant front Hooves over his Muzzle before he put the small notepad with pencil back into his saddleback.
"Look Ma´am i don´t really know why i am here..it is not a Crime when your Husband forgets to bring you Flowers i can´t arrest him for that..."
The Mare stopped her shouting for a second her Husband looked already pretty small as she looked up to Dawn who just stood firm as he continued to look down at the two.
"Well it should be a crime he forgot to bring me Flowers this is the third time that just can´t be!"
Dawn looked over to the Husband who carefully looked up to him as he gave a small shrug from himself as he starred back at his Wife.
"Look you two i am not a marriage coucelor so if im not needed anymore i would like to continue on my Way..."
The Mare still starred angrily at her Husband before she pouted as her gaze wandert back up to Dawn as she waved a Hoove at him to go.Dawn trotted away from the pair that continued to argue but brought the conversation inside the Building,he rounded the corners of the Streets and let his gaze wander as he alongside the other Pony´s on the Street heard the sound of a Royal Guard Pegasus Formation flying over them with high Speed the sound of the Wind breaking around there Wings was heard all around the Place as they flew passt above the Houses with a streak of thin smoke following after them.
"Well you certainly made an entrance there Spark... you three where on an Patrol Flight?"
"Ohh yes definitely.."Spark said as he took of his flying glasses and shook his Mane out before looking up to his giant Unicorn Coworker.
"Indeed i saw...and judging by the many Looks you just good it truly was an impressiv display....."
Spark laughed as the Two Guards continued to walk along the sidewalk while Dawn finished his round of Patrol for the Day,the two stopped at a small Dinner looking for a break and to get some lunch.
"Soo Dawn do you have any Information about our dear Allera...sorry i mean Ma´am of course is she stable..out of live danger she did lose a lot of Blood back there thanks to that....Griffon..he sratched open her throad to kill her that...that is just so Sick!"Spark shouted the last word as he slumped his Head on the Table as he noticed a giant Hoove slowly caressing his short dark Purple Mane,he looked up a small streak of tears ran down his cheek as he saw Dawn´s gaze the giant Unicorn looked at the young Pegasus Guard with a gaze that was genuin care.
"Spark listen she is stable the doctors said that she will be able to leave the Hospital soon but it will be at least another week before she comes back they want to truly make sure her throad heals as good as it can with the help of Magic and Medicine."
"Thats good to hear....im sorry Dawn i just got a bit emotional.....im not a weak Guard its just..."
"Spark.....you are not weak for showing emotions really...i mean for bucks sake we are Ponies not Robots..."
Spark wipped his Eye with his Foreleg as he smiled up at Dawn who still had his Stern posture but a bit of warmth stood in his Face as he continued to look down to the smaller Pegasy.
"Thank you Dawn heh you can be a really Handsome and friendly guy if you want to hehe....ohh by the way we got Word from Mister Aveney and Rayen they got an annonymous Letter and they called for our help so after lunch we should look that we get back to our Headquarters.
"Yeah i got that Information a few minutes before i was called over to the Mare who had an heathed argument with her Husband.....i still don´t really know why i was there and what she wanted me to do i mean i can´t are´´rest someone becaus ehe didn´t bringe his Wife Flowers sheeshh..."
Spark snorted as he tried to keep his laughter in check but it didn´t last long before he broke out into it as Dawn watched him with a small rare laughter of his own as the Waiter finally came over and gave them there Food.
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Rayen opend the door to the Apartment and immediatly he saw the light of Magic shine in the Office,he carefully Knocked at the door before entering.
"Hey Aveney im back.....you called...so it seems like we got another case to solve?"
Aveney rubbed his Eye with his Hoove before blinking as he shock himself before looking over to Rayen who stood behind him looking down at his Unicorn Coworker/Boss.
"Are you ok Aveney.....you said that we got an anonymous Letter soo..whats that all about?"
"Yeah...yeah sorry Rayen uhhh this type of telekenisis really messes with my Head.....but that is just a small problem...yes we got this Letter it arrived just a few hours after you went to Shores....."
Avenye handed a small light brown Paper Letter to Rayen who took it into his prosthesis Claw as he took a good look at it, it looked like it was writen in a rush probably by a Pony that didn´t have Magic or Wings to hold the Pencil.
"Well.....that sure is something to be worried about..."Said Rayen as he carefully closed the Letter before handing it back to Aveney who laid the Letter on the Desk as both detectives looked at each other.
"It sure is....i already sent a copy of the Letter to the Headquarters of the Royal Guard so we will meet later to see what we can do to help that Mare..i do hope that we can find her Husband it would be awfull if not..."
"Sure would be Aveney....look i will get myself someting to eat and then we can head out alright.."
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Spark and Dawn looked down at the letter that Aveney had brought along, a small notepad hovered in Dawn´s magic as he took notes of all the importand details from the Letter before quickly disappearing back into the Headquarters.
"Thank you for showing us that Letter Mister Aveney i gave the Information to our dear secretary and they found out who sent that letter...if you two don´t mind Spark and i will go over to the Apartment to question the Mare for more information...it is not that far away from our Headwuarters so if you two could join us it would safe us a lot of unecessary trouble."
The Group walked along the streets towards the apartment of the unknown Mare.
"Look Mr.Detective the Letter seems to be part of a much bigger case if you remember it too....."Dawn said while keeping his gaze firm towards the street.
"Yeah i remember...the miising cases from a few years ago..do you really think it has to do with the same case..."
"Uhhh excuse me you two but could i please get an explanation about what you two are talking about?"Spark said as he hovered over the head from Dawn.
"We are talking about a case of Ponies and creatures going missing that had happend a few years ago.....as much as i know it is still an open case right Mr.Dawn?"
Dawn gave a confirming nod as the Group arrived at the Apartment building.The soft brown brickstones with plants growing on its side gave the building a welcoming feeling.
"Ohh my....you are here that's good that's really good...come..come back here into my Office we don't need to talk in the hall please.."
The Mare opend the door to a back Office behind the desk as they all walked in sitting themself on the couche´s as the Mare closed the Door before shaking herself as she took a seat.
"So Miss you wrote this Letter about your Husband disapperaring could you please tell us more about that so we can investigate and find him faster....please if its alright for you..."
The Mare continued to shook before letting out a deep breath."Y...yeah i.....i miss my Husband he....he went missing a days ago he was walking to the store where he worked...he is a Vendor...but he didn´t come back that day.....i tried to find him myself for but...iam sooo scared i am used to that he has to work a bit longer sometimes but...he jsut dissapeared that is nothing like him...."
"Its ok Miss we will do all we can to find your Husband could you please get the name of the Store where he works it would help a lot."Spark said as he looked up to Dawn who gave him an approving nod.
The Mare walked over to a small drawer and took out a pice of Paper handing it over the Royal Guards on it was the Adress from the store.
The Group went on there way after reasuring the Mare that they will find her Husband.
"Hey....Mr.Dawn i think i found something...."Rayen said as he pointed with his Talon between the bins.
Between the bins lay a few strings of Pony Fur and Claw Marks where visible on the sides of the bins.
"Look's like Diamond Dog claw Marks.....dammit..."Dawn said as he tapped the Jewel in his Chestplate as it started to softly glow he spoke.
"Spark....have you gotten any Informations from the store Pony's yet...Mr.Rayen and I...we found something."
The Jewel on Dawn´s chestplate stopped glowing for a second before it starrted again as Spark´s voice sounded out of it."Its all clear in here Dawn no Pony saw something suspicious on the Work day.....wait one Stallion just came up to us he said someting about seeing a Diamond Dog wandering around the Store..im going to question him further..."
After an hour of continued questioning the group finally got a lead that brought them to an old Building short in front of the Palora Port,they carefully walked behind the Building that looked like it wasn´t abandoned but it also wasn´t used often.
Inside the building that was pretty broken inside lay many wooden boxes and between them walked about six Ponies and three Diamond Dog,they where taking the boxes and putt them into other Rooms.
Aveney carefully trotted over the Roof to the other Roof Window as he managed to look down his Eye's widend in shock.
"O...ok mhm inside the Building are about nine apparently very shady Ponies..and Diamond Dogs in the back Room are the missing Ponies they are trapped in rusty Cages they didn´t appear to be badly Wounded but we clearly should hurry..."Aveney told the Guards as he carefully took a notepad out of his Jacked with his Magic as he quickly wrote down the Informations.
"Definitely we should hurry but...if there truly are as many well Enemies in there then we are clearly outnumbert I would like to call for backup first before we enter I wont risk getting any one of you three Wounded or worse..."Dawn said in his as Spark came to reconize stern Royal Guard Voice as he once again tapped his Jewel on his Chestplate until it light up again before speaking into it.
"To all Royal Guard in the nearby surrounding Are this is Soldier Dawn.....we are currently close to the Palora Port Block 3/2 B. we need reinforcement,we have about nine offenders and four hostages..."
The Jewel glowed bright as the Sound of some of the other Royal Guards that where near by sounded out of the Gem confirming the request for backup it would take about fifteen minutes before they could get there.
"Well I guess we have to wait for a bit....right Dawn?"Spark looked up to the giant Unicorn who gave a small nod.Suddenly the Sound of a large Metal Door opening sounded from the Building as the Four looked at each other quickly.
"We have a big problem.....they are starting to load the cages on to a Boat and will probaly bring them away from here...."Rayen whisperd
"They do.....agh....bucking Gears......we are not enought to take them on we need to wait for the backup.....but if we wait they will probably be gone.....!!"Dawn cursed under his breath as he looked down to the Ground before letting of a snort.
"Agh Buck it Aveney,Rayen you two will put on armor i am not risking you two getting hurt or killed!"Dawn said as his Horn began to glow as two pairs of Royal Guard Armor apearred in a Flash of Magic.
"Wow Dawn did you just teleport the Armor over here?"Spark said with wide amazed eyes.
"Mhm no that spell came from one of our Armor Staff members i only ignited my Horn so ge gets the signal and knows where to teleport them.."
Rayen and Aveney took the Armor it was surprisingly light but still very strong from the Material.
"How come you guys have Griffon sized armor?"
"Well Mr.Rayen we also have some Griffons in the Royal Guard so we have Griffon sized Armor..."
Dawn and Sparkes sneaked up to the Entrance Door while Aveney an Spark stood behind,they waited for a few seconds while Dawn and Aveney began to charge up there Magic.Spark looked up to Dawn who looked down before giving him a nod "Spark......access"
Aveney began to run along the Railing as another one of the "Workers" came into his way whitout a second to spare Aveney ignited his Horn as he used one of the many boxes and crashed it into the Head of the Pony.
Rayen gave Aveney a salute before he nosedived right towards the Boat swooping past Spark,Dawn and the other "Workers".Aveney turned to another walkway reconizing it as the one that lead to the Room with the other Cages he galloped towards the Door as he suddenly felt a painful inpact towards his Head as he was flung back onto the Railing,looking up as he held his brow a Diamond Dog came walking out of the Doorway with a oar in his claws smiling down at the downed Detective.
Spark flew along the Railings avoiding the Bullets that tried to hit him for a split second he saw a Unicorn standing on one of the Boxes as it lit his Horn with a sudden tuck Spark was taken out of the Air and smached into the Ground.
Spark slowly stood up as he looked up with wide Eye´s at Dawn he turned around Blood dripping from his Horn as he gave Spark a small smile.
"Well lookes like does are all of them....Spark go help out Aveney I will help out Rayen with the Capt´n and his Boat."
Aveney lit his Horn as he struggled with the Locks on the Cage´s the Trapped Ponies looking at him with a glimmer of Hope, as Spark came flying into the Room Aveney was still at it.
The Mare gave herself a shake before carefully trying to lit her Horn it only sparked but soon she managed to fully lit her Magical Aura around it.
Dawn came running out of the Doorway to the Pier as the left Side of his face immediatly burned with Pain as he felt Blood starting to flow, two Claws grapped him and quickly lifted him onto the Roof.
Dawn looked down at the Boat over the Ege of the Roof, on it where about Two more Diamond Dogs and two more Ponies who keept there eyes sharp as they held there Guns while the Capt´n himself probably was in the cabin of the Boat. Dawn leaned a bit further over the Roof as he managed to look over to where the Cage stood on the deck one of the Gunners sat on top of it. Inside the Cage lay the missing Husband he was an Earth Pony Stallion with Brown Coat and a Sunflower Yellow Mane he had a few small scratch marks on his Body and a shackle around his neck but otherwise he seemd to be alright, Dawn continued to look chewing the inside of his cheek as he suddenly ripped his Head back from the ege as another shot flew passt him.
The Building´s Door came crashing down with a loud booming sound stopping Spark and Aveney with the three Prisoners in there stepps.
"Mhm Mister Rayen i have a Plan how to get on the Boat with the help of our Colleges but i will need your help to.."
The Guards handed out blankets to the now free Ponies while Rayen and Aveney gently and carefully asked them and took notes.
The Stallion let of a big sigh as he looked between his Saviors."Well i don´t know much of what they Planned as you probably know already i just did my Work as usual then walked out of our lovely little Store and got pounced by those Ponies and draged away and before i knew it i was sitting in that Cage along side the other Three in there Cages in that Room.....from what i could hear from the conversations those "Workers" had they wanted to sell us of as......well what would have been the Zebras in the really Old Times...."
The Stallion gave a nod with a small hurt smile,Aveney but the small note away as Spark, Dawn and the other Guards began to bring the freed Ponies back to the Headquarter.
Aveney slumped himself on the Couch as Rayen closed the Door to the Apartment before joining his College on the Couch.
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The Doors of the Palora Iron hospital opend up as Dawn alongside the Two Guards who had entered into the Corridor of the Main Lobby as Nurses,Doctors,Patients and other Visitors walked past them.
Dawn came to the Room B 20. where there Leader was held up after the Fight in the Flower Store where she had gotten badly hurt, a Earth Pony Nurse with a Lemon coloured Fur and a cut short Pink Mane came walking out of the Room with a small tray on her back.She looked over at Dawn as her Eyes wident immediatly upon seeing the State he was in.
Dawn sat down on one of the Benches as the Nurse brought out some bandages carefully wrapping and putting them on his Wounds only after she was finished he finally could enter the Room.The small steam Hearth Monitor let off its small sounds,Allera lay in the Hospital bed carefully reading a Book,her Neck was wrapped in Healing Bandages with a tiny blue Gem tugged into it glowing softly.She turned her Head carefully as she noticed her Giant Colleague standing in the Doorway,She gave him small Smile as he carefully walked into the Room putting all the Gifts on a Table.
Allera let off a small laught before looking at Dawn who lit up his Horn as a small wrapped up box came floating out of the drawer next to the Bed right towards Jackson.His Eyes widened as he looked at the small Box raising an confused Eyebrow as he starred over to Allera and Dawn both giving him a encouraging nod,slowly he unrapped the Box opening it he was greeted with a beautiful collar with a Golden Tag on it.
Jackson gaped at the two Guards as he slowly took the collar out as he walked up to Allera giving her a Hug,he looked over at Dawn with a wide smile offering a hug too, the Giant said nothing put didn´t shove the Diamond Dog off who pretty much managed to only Hug his chest but that was alright.
The Three continued to talk in the Room a nurse joined them as she brought the last round of healing Bandages and the release papers for Allera and Jackson before departing back out of the Room, ouside the sky took on a dark aura as the Rainbegan to Fall.
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