Heart of Gold, Pony of Steel

The older stallion wandered down a long corridor to meet a younger mare at a door. "Nice to see you, Crowned Gems. Have you found anymore candidates for the experiments?" asked the old stallion. "Not yet, but I'm close. We're running low on hearts in Vanhoover to take. I have sent a representative to Filly Delphia to find more hearts. No luck yet, though." she replied. He nodded and walked past her and continued onto the next door. The door opened and he walked inside. The stallion walked in and sat down in the desk. He put his head in his hoofs and sighed. "I thought everything would be easier then this. He tells me to lie to everypony and make them believe we're doing good. How can they be so ignorant and not see how evil this is. I wish I could leave this evil place..." he said to himself. He pick his head up and looked at a silver name tag on his desk. It read "Vice Chairman Golden Stone". Next to it was a picture of a family. In the picture was a mare and a filly. A stallion was also in the picture. It was the old stallion, but younger and happier looking. He looked at the picture and looked away quickly.

Twilight walked back to her friends. "Uh, girls, Princess Celestia wants to talk to me and me only. I'm sorry, but you'll have to go home. I'll meet you back in Ponyville.". "But, Twilight, why?" asked Pinkie Pie, frowning. "The princess just wants to talk to me right now. I would appreciate it if you leave." she said. The ponies sighed and walked back to the train station. Celestia turned to Twilight and Luna. "I must now speak to you along with Luna. I have already discussed this with Luna, but she can help me explain." she paused and sighed. "We have heard from many sources that the Tri-Pony corporation is planning to take the hearts of Luna and I. We have more guards to help protect us, but we have seen what they can do. They started taking Changeling's brains so they can have the same shape shifting forms. Thankfully, they are having trouble finding more hearts. It should keep them busy for awhile with the troubles they are having. It will only be a matter of time before they find another town. I heard they are looking in Filly Delphia to find some hearts. I want to send you their with two other ponies to watch out for them. I am not sending two of your friends though. I'm sending two of my guards out of royal uniform to go with you. I don't want the representative in Filly Delphia to think we know what their up to. You will have a day to pack and find something to tell your friends about your absence. I need you to go, and don't worry. Everything will be fine. I am counting on you to save Equestria and everything beyond it." she said. Twilight nodded and turned around to go home. "And Twilight.". Twilight turned back around. "Yes?" she asked. "Don't fear Tri-Pony. They are no match for the power of your magic." said Luna. Twilight put on a small smile and turned back around again.

Golden Stone approached the new worker in the search department. "Hello Ms. Hayseed. How are you today? Did you find another pony to use for the experiments? We're running low on resources." he asked. "I'm trying here! Don't rush me. This is a very difficult task. I have to find PURE hearts. I can't use regular hearts!" she yelled. "I know its hard, but you have to work harder! We need these hearts! You don't want to lose your job, do you? I have no idea what would happen if you do. How would you get money to take care of your family? You wouldn't want your family to starve, do you?!" he yelled. She coward under his shadow and shook her head. "I thought so! Now, WORK!" he shouted. She shakily stood up and ran back to her office. He sighed and wandered around in the hallway for awhile. Eventually he walked back to his office and sat down. "What is happening here. I need a break from this horrible thing we are doing. We kill innocent ponies for our own selfish plan to do wrong to all the good ponies. What had the princess done to deserve this? All of Equestria would be better if we would just go away." he said, looking at the family photo on his desk. "Why did we have to kill these ponies?....Why?..." he whispered, still staring at the photo.