Retribution

It was about midday when Shadow entered the control room together with Firebolt. As soon as the ponies in the room recognized him the sad atmosphere lightened up.
“Welcome back!” Firebolt heard a pony saying at the end of the room saying. He identified the pony as the chief of the control room team.
“Well. Tell me what has happened during my absence.”
“Not much. We tried to find your attackers but haven’t found any tracks.” The chief reported.
“I think you should search a bit more in the South. I remember that Apocalypse said something about Zebrica and Trixie.” Firebolt said.
“What would Trixie want to do in Zebrica?” The chief answered confused.
“I don’t know but it should be easy to find a pony between zebras.” He smiled. “Night Hawk gather your scouts, find and bring her to me.”
“Affirmative. I’m on my way.” Night Hawk answered before he left the room.
“It’s time to kick some ass.” Firebolt said as he also left the room.

Two days later Night Hawk arrived together with his four scouts the border to Zebrica. “Spread out and locate her and send me the coordinates. Don’t attack her.” He ordered. “
“Affirmative!” he heard the others calling as he decreased his altitude.
“We’ll find you.” The Pegasus said through gritted teeth. “You’ll get your punishment.”
He landed in the town beneath him. The town had the size of half of Ponyville. The only sign of life he recognized was a disappearing shape behind a clay hut. He dashed towards the hut and jumped over it. “Stop!” he yelled while landing. The Zebra stopped and turned fearfully around. “W-W-What do y-you w-want from m-me?” it spluttered in fear.
“I just wanted to ask you something.” Night Hawk tried to calm the zebra. “Have you seen a blue unicorn passing the town?
“Y-Yes. It w-went westwards” the still frightened zebra answered.
“Thank you.” He said as he left.
In the fourth town Night Hawk finally got the answer he wanted. He had reached the town where Trixie stayed. An hour after he had sent the message four ponies arrived.
“I’ve located her in the local tavern. Corporal, you have to preclude her from performing magic without her noticing it. I’ll steal the jewel of power. The other three of you will capture her when I give the sign. Got that?” He instructed the scouts.
“Copy that!” The four scouts answered in unison.
The tavern, a big hut made out of clay with small glassless windows was the center of the town. Night Hawk flew over to the building and turned himself invisible. Fortunately the door was open which allowed him to enter the tavern unseen. He found himself in a loud and large room with lots of tables in it and left beside the entrance was a wooden bar. He saw several zebras sitting at the tables or on the bar having a drink. Between two zebras he spotted a pony with a black cloak, only a little piece of the pale blue tail was peeking out from under the cloak. He sneaked towards the pony and saw her light blue coat as she grabbed her cup. “I found you.” He thought and watched her body to locate the jewel. He couldn’t spot any sign of the jewel so he decided to take another way. The Pegasus turned visible again and grabbed the next zebra he could find. “Where’s my money?” He yelled.
“I-I don’t know what you want f-from me.” The zebra answered before Night Hawk pushed at the pony. He stepped towards the mare and helped her up. “Sorry, I haven’t seen you.” He said as he noticed that his plan was successful.
“Sorry, I have just overreacted as I recognized that you’re the wrong zebra.” He apologized to the zebra.
“You’re looking for a special zebra, right?” The mare asked inquisitive.
“Yes, it owes me a lot of money.” The Pegasus answered.
“Maybe I could help you.” She said smiling “Come I’ll help you find it.”
“Thanks.” He said and grabbed the jewel as she stepped towards the exit.
“Are you coming?” She said turning around.
“Yes.” He answered joining up to her.
“So, what can you tell me about this zebra?” Trixie asked stepping towards the exit.
“It owes me a lot of money and I think it’s called Zed.” He told her while they reached the door and stepped outside.
“What a coincident. I know a zebra called Zed.” She said as Night Hawk gave his scouts the sign.
A force field appeared around the wondering mare. She tried to break through the field but the spell she used glanced off. Hectically she searched her mane for the jewel but couldn’tt find it.
“Are you looking for this?” The Pegasus asked with a smirk while showing her the glowing purple gem.
“W-What? ...” She started doubtfully “W-Who are you?”
“I’m just the pony which captured you.” He answered smiling. “Firebolt wanted to see you.”
“What? He’s still alive?” The mare asked upset.
“Bring her to the base.” The Pegasus ordered.