I sit in my office going over a file for a new case. I just received it from the mail mare, Derpy Hooves the one with the blonde mane and crossed eyes, the last time I saw her was when I wanted some information of the blue box that I later learned was called the Tardis. These days it was now just me and Nancy in my house since I had gotten rid of my butler because I was hardly at home to enjoy his company. I look over the case file, it was from Appleloosa and it seemed word had spread down there about my agency. They wanted me to investigate a string of robberies that have taken place there. The items were often jewelry and small bags of bits like the kinds of bags I would carry when I’m on vacation. The locals already had a suspect. I decided I will need to call an assistant to help me on this. I look through the files and decided that a pegasus named Reihk Angul would be my assistant for this case. I go and have somepony fetch him for me.
Several minutes later, suddenly a knock was heard on the office door as a familiar silhouette waited for an answer on the other side.
Hearing the knock I go up and answer it. Mr. Reihk stood before me, he had a white coat and a blue mane, a smile decorating his face. "Hello!" He said with his juvenile voice. "You called?" He asked with a grin.
I nodded. “Indeed I did. I have a case.”
“Truly? What seems to be the problem? " He asked me with an inquisitive smile.
I let him come into my office and I closed the door. “A string of robberies in Appleloosa.”
Mr. Reihk entered. "Okay. Got any leads? Any info on gangs or anything of the sort in there?" He asked me as he looked at my office.
“The locals believed it to be the work of a robber known as the masked pony. There is reward for his capture.” I said.
He cracked a smile as he heard about the reward. "Any witness accounts, descriptions on this masked pony?"
“Not any good accounts. All of the masked ponies robberies take place during all times of days and none of the ponies there can give a good description. Its like he just appears and disappears.” I said as I sat back in my chair.
"I see... well then, what places has he robbed? What times of day of each robbery?" He asked me as he sat down on a chair.
“Mostly from the saloon but also from the train station, mostly at noon.” I answer as I read the file.
"Hmm.. Alright then. Time to go in undercover." He said with a smile.
“Alright Mr. Reihk, you would like us to go undercover as what then?” I ask shutting the file.
"Well, I can go from vagrant hero warrior to vagrant criminal badass. What about you?" He asked me with a smile.
I chuckled. "I'm not really sure. Normally on my cases, I am just plain old me."
"Well then. Seems like a plan. You interview people while I attempt to infiltrate the criminal ranks in there. You agree with this?" He asked as he stood up.
I nodded and stood up as well. “Very well. I suggest you get a bag packed, I’m not sure how long we will be there.”
He smirked. "I don't carry food... I hunt for it!" He said as he looked at me, his eyes seemed to flash for a moment as he said so.
“Alright then but I meant to have it packed with anything you may need.” I said looking at him.
Mr. Reihk blushed from embarrassment. "Oh..." He cleared his throat. "Uhh I guess that could work... I would need my sword, a bottle of my special cocktail and some money." He said with a grin.
I nodded. “Then go get it please sir and meet me back here.”
"Understood." Reihk said as he began to leave.
"I just have one question. Do you mind cats?" I asked before he left my office.
"Not at all why?" He asked with a smile.
“Since I don’t know how long we will be and cause this is on such short notice I need to bring my cat Nancy with us.” I said as I got up from my desk.
"Oh sure, go ahead. Wait... why did you ask if I mind... Are we staying.. in the same room?" He asked with a raised brow.
"Of course not. We will have separate rooms, we will probably be staying at the inn." I replied.
He breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh okay. Then why ask if we're gonna be in different rooms?" He asked with a smile as he opened the door.
I smiled. “Because Nancy sometimes follows me around.”
"Oh okay!" He said with a chuckle. "See ya in an hour." He said as he left. I go get my things ready.
Reihk finished and arrived at the office within the agreed hour. "Ready!" He said with a smile as he entered the room. I sat at my desk drinking some tea with my dark red saddle bags on the ground. My orange and black cat sat next to it “So shall we fly or go by train?" He asked with a smile.
“Im a earth pony I cant fly." She said.
"But I can. Although the cat would have to ride in a bag." He said.
“Nancy always travels in my bag."
"Good. Let's go!" He said with a grin.
“Alright “ I nodded grabbing my bags after Nancy jumped in them and headed outside. It was a nice sunny day with no cloud in the sky.
Once we were outside, Mr. Reihk kneeled down. "Ready?"
I get on making sure Nancy was in my saddle bag. "Yes I am good sir."
“Alright. Hang on tight!" He said before taking off at great speeds. I hold on as he flies doing my best not to scream with how fast he was traveling. This was also the first time I rode on a pegasus. He laughed at my terrified expression as he carried me. I just held on tight not loosening my grip. Mr.Reihk kept laughing at the look on my face as he flew around making twists and loops. I held on tighter not loosening my grip as we went through the loops.
"You okay there?!" He asked me with a laugh.
"I am fine.." I said nervously as I held my grip. "About how long until we arrive?"
"I'd say about twenty minutes. Why?" He asked grinning.
“Just wanna know.” I replied.
"Alright!" Mr.Reihk said as he spread his wings side, making me fall. As I fell he quickly caught me and held me on his chest. "Agh finally." He said as he laid his neck back.
“You could have given me a warning.” I said.
"Sorry, my back was killing me!"He said as he flew backwards, towards their destination. Our pace had slowed down a bit as well.
"Okay." I waited till he landed. Within the predicted time frame, Mr. Reihk landed just outside Appleloosa. It was very dry and sandy, the sun was overhead shining bright. "We're here." He said as he stopped beside a tree. I get off of him and brush myself off. "Good"