Shattered

Next morning, you set off to tell your friends about the threat.

The two you saved, Rainbow Dash and Applejack, were the easiest to find. They were usually together, acting like they weren't a couple, even though it was evident they were.

They were at Sweet Apple Acres, and you caught them kissing.

"Caught in 4K." You joke to yourself.

"Gah! Pinkie!" Rainbow Dash gasped.

"Rainbow, relax. It's not like I haven't caught you two kissing before." You replied.

Rainbow blushes awkwardly. "You have?"

"Uh-huh. Multiple times."

"w-w-well, it was a dare, that-that's all." Rainbow said, flustered.

You chuckled. "Y'know, you're terrible at lying."

"Well, I'm not lying!"

"RD, it's no use. She's already caught us. No point in lyin' now." Applejack explains.

Rainbow blushed. "Yeah, you're right."

"Anyways, there's something I need to tell you two lovebirds about." You say.

"Yes, Pinkie?" Rainbow asked.

"Remember the weird pony I saved you two from yesterday? She was a member of the Shadow Hooves."

"W-whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hay is the Shadow Hooves?" Applejack asked.

"Shadow Hooves. Only the most evil cult in Equestria. And it was trying to kill you two. Which brings me to the next point. I need you guys to swear secrecy. We don't know who to trust."

"W-whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hay is the Shadow Hooves?" Applejack asked.

"Shadow Hooves. Only the most evil cult in Equestria. And it was trying to kill you two. Which brings me to the next point. I need you guys to swear secrecy. We don't know who to trust."

"Don't worry, my lips are a closed zipper." Rainbow Dash replied.

You looked at Rainbow, confused. "Huh?"

Rainbow rolls her eyes. "It means my lips are sealed."

"Ooooh. Thanks, Dashie." You replied.