Equestria Noir Case 1 "The Big Macintosh Case"

by Jacoboby1

Epilogue

Case 1

Epilogue

The Police put Mandarin inside the police carriage. He went out with the look of a defeated man. He thought his crime was perfect but he underestimated how far I was willing to push. The rain fell on my fedora and I would be drenched eventually. I didn’t care though, the case was over with and I could relax a little.

Twilight stood beside me as the carriage was taken away with Mandarin inside. She looked at me. “What’s going to happen to him now?” she asked.

“Well, he’s looking at banishment not just for murder but also for trying to frame Big Macintosh” I said solemnly “He’s not going to be seeing Equestria again anytime soon”

Twilight blinked then nodded “Well so long as this whole mess is wrapped up”

“Yeah, I’d say we can call this case closed” I said as I began to trot away.

“Where are you going?” Twilight said, one of her eyebrows raised.

“My apartment, I gotta put away my case notes” I said

“Aren’t you going to stay at Ponyville? I thought...no, you have no reason to stay there anymore” Was it just me...or did Twilight sound like she wanted me to stay in Hic-I mean Ponyville?

“I’ll come and visit once in a while Twilight. Who knows? Maybe a case will take me back to Ponyville” I said trying to lift the mood despite the pouring rain.

Twilight and I walked back to my apartment. Spike caught up with us talking with Twilight about how awesome the SWAT ponies were. I stopped dead at my door. All my stuff was sitting in the rain...and an eviction notice was on the door. I spent all my time on the case I completely forgot about all that unpaid rent. I seethed with building rage at myself and the landstallion.

I looked at Twilight “Cover....Spike’s...ears....” I said through clenched teeth. Twilight did so quickly. I looked at the sky and shouted “F********************-!!!!!!”
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“Not even a letter of warning or nothing! Right before I get paid for this dang case to! It’s as if the case was just a wild conspiracy to get me out of my apartment!!” I ranted as I dragged my crap with my magic.

“I’m sorry Private, had I known you were in that much trouble financially...” Twilight said lifting some of my stuff with her magic as well.

“It’s not your fault Twilight. I should’ve made sure to pay the bills before I took the case. It’s my fault you and I are lugging all this crap in the pouring rain. Let’s get out of this downpour before we catch a cold”

We stepped down into a subway station to get out of the rain. I shook myself to get the water out of my coat and mane. Twilight and Spike did the same.

Twilight set my stuff down and I did the same. We sat on a bench together Spike sitting on a suitcase with my stuff. For some reason he looked a little, queasy. Twilight looked at me. “If you need a place to stay I got a spare room at the library”

“Thanks for the offer Twilight but I wouldn’t want to impose”

“Think of it as thanks for helping get Big Mac out of jail”

“He should be out soon actually, my old boss sent the letter to the detention center this morning”

“That’s good to hear, Applejack will be glad he’s back”

I looked at Spike who was holding his stomach like he was about to throw up “Spike, you okay? Did you eat something bad?”

Suddenly Spike belched fire. I ducked to avoid the flame and it singed my fedora a little. A scroll fell into my lap. Twilight raised an eyebrow “A letter from Princess Celestia?”

I looked at Twilight not amused at all “Maybe she should look for a safer means of delivering her mail” I used my magic to levitate water to douse my fedora.

Spike took the scroll in hand, cleared his throat and began to read it aloud.

Dear Private Eye,

I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done for Ponyville. You handled the case with not just good logic and deducing but honor and integrity as well. Qualities I wish for you to share with all the ponies of Ponyville. I’ve made arrangements for you to have an office set up in Ponyville. All expenses will be paid and all I ask is for you to keep solving cases like you did this one. I’ve also decided to assign Twilight as your assistant in solving these cases. She’s a good student and working with you on these cases will help her learn how to apply the knowledge she’s gained. Take good care of her and I look forward to hearing about the rest of your cases.

Sincerely,

Princess Celestia

Spike closed the scroll and my jaw was on the floor. Here was Princess Celestia, absolute monarch of all of Equestria and she wanted to give me an office, in Ponyville of all places. I couldn’t help but question her motives. But hey, I wasn’t about to argue against getting an office for free. Twilight closed my mouth and smiled “I guess we’ll be working together from now on”

“Yeah, I guess we are” I said still reeling over what Spike had just read.

Spike looked at me excitedly “So does this mean we’re detectives now!?”

“Not officially, though I might need your help on a case Spike”

“You can count on me!” Spike said proudly “I’m the number 1 assistant to your assistant after all!”

Twilight looked at the scroll puzzled “Still...I wonder why Celestia would give you special attention. She doesn't do these things like this for just anypony...”

I nodded “We’ll figure out her motives later, I gotta go make a call, you guys go on ahead. I’ll meet you at the train station later”

Twilight nodded and picked up her share of my crap “Alright, come on Spike”

She walked out of the subway station on her way to the train station. I stepped into a phone booth and put in a bit to use the phone. After two rings Nurse Jubilee answered “This is the hospital, how can I help you?”

“Helloo Nurse!” I said and got a giggle on from the receiver.

“You flatter, what can I do for you Private?”

I told her about all that’s happened and she took it pretty well. “So I need you to look after Tailspin for a little while longer until I get settled” I said

“We’ll take care of him Private don’t worry. About your hospital bills...”

“I told you before Jubilee, no price is too high as far as my brother is concerned”

“That’s the thing; somepony has already paid the bill in full”

I didn’t have any rich relatives I was close to or that would be willing to pay for him. Tailspin’s bills weren’t cheap. “Who paid them?”

“Somepony named Larksong”

I didn’t say anything for a long time. Larksong paid them? I know she liked Tailspin when we were together but that was before all hell broke loose. “Did she say why she paid them?”

“Nope, just slapped a check on my desk and said ‘this goes to Tailspin’ and left. Is she a friend of yours Private?”

“Was, she was a friend of mine. Thanks for looking out for Tailspin Jubilee” I said smiling a little.

“Anytime Private, all the nurses love Tailspin and we aren’t about to let him starve on the streets” That was Tailspin alright, that brother of mine could get any mare wrapped around his hoof. Probably the main reason he’s managed to stay in the hospital for so long.

“Thanks, good night” I hung up the phone after she said goodbye. I looked up as the rain touched my muzzle. Larksong...like the rain you are always present...but I will never understand you.
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I arrived back at Ponyville about two days later. I managed to get what I needed from my (now vacant) office. I had enough bits left over from my pay from the case to pay for train tickets and luggage fees. I arrived at Ponyville to a small fanfare courtesy of a small party wagon set out on the train stop. Pinkie Pie leaped to my side as I got off the train. “Oh Private! I’m so glad you get to stay in Ponyville! I’ve never been this happy since, well, ever!!!”

I smiled at her; I couldn’t help but do so with this pink ball of energy. “Thanks Pinkie, it’s certainly going to be an interesting time”

“I can’t wait for you to meet all my friends! There’s Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Derpy, Octavia, Vinyl Scratch, and all sorts of Ponies I want you to meet!”

“Maybe after I get settled Pinkie, I got an office to check out”

“Okey Dokey! I’ll see ya later Private!” She hopped off taking her party wagon with her. I smiled as I watched her hop away. That pony could make even the crankiest of ponies smile.

I walked to the library and was greeted by an enthusiastic Spike and a smiling Twilight. Twilight walked up to me “I got the address for the new office. It’s in one of the old offices that the city council used to use. I’ll take you to it”

Spike leaped onto Twilight’s back and we started to trot into town. I was given looks by all the ponies there. Instead of the looks of fear and worry I got earlier I got looks of relief and hope. Like I was some kind of pony who was going to come and make things better. In a way I was, but I didn’t much like the attention, couldn’t do my job with everypony hounding me for an autograph or some means of expressing thanks for clearing up the mess in town. We walked to an older looking building with a sign hanging above door.

Private Eye

Detective Agency

“Solving crimes in the blink of an Eye!”

I facehoofed. Why did Celestia have to keep that stupid pun? Twilight held the door open for me and I stepped in. The office was spacious with two desks in it. One was in front of a window with a good view behind it of the town square. The other was a smaller desk with a set of file cabinets next to it. I can only guess that was Twilight’s desk and the one by the window was mine. The room also had a chemistry set for anything a detective could possibly need. A small computer sat by itself on Twilight’s desk as well, the newest model from Berry. A bookshelf was by the door filled with all sorts of books a crime solver could use. There was also a small coach on one side of the room. I looked around taking it all in. “When she said all expenses would be paid I didn’t expect her to fully equip me”

Twilight looked at me as Spike dismounted her to look around at the new room. “Sometimes even I don’t understand the princess at all. But it’s great she’s willing to do this for you”

I noticed a small basket on my desk right then. I trotted up to it. It was filled with apple sweets: apple pies, apple tarts, apple fritters. I didn’t even have to look at the card to guess where they came from. I looked at the card on the basket anyways.

Just a lil thank you for helping mah family. Big Mac is going to be released tommahra and I’m so happy ya managed to help us. I would never have suspected somepony from my family would do something so dishonest. Anyways, here’s a little somethin to get some meat on those skinny bones of yers.

Applejack

I wasn’t that skinny! I just didn’t eat like I should. I shook my head and set the card down. Twilight was already hard at work organizing everything. I was tempted to knock over the bookshelf with my magic just to mess with her. I leaned back in my office chair and looked out the window. Watching the Ponies go about their daily business again gave me some form of peace. I couldn’t shake the feeling that this was only the start of an interesting time of my life.

Author's Note:

For the next chapter in Equestria Noir here's the link http://www.fimfiction.net/story/39154/equestria-noir-case-2-deaths-front-door#page/2

Hello everybody this is Jacoboby1, from the FUTURE. Yeah, so before you go forward with this series there is something you should know. Pretty much from here, to Case 11, the cases are unedited and will be faced with spelling and grammar errors. This was before I got an editor to help me with this series. Also, all the stories are in chronological order, from the order I published them. Don't expect any continuity weirdness unless the story says it takes place at a specific time. So, good luck, and keep reading.

Comments

[KinkyToffee]

Amazing story! You've just earned a follower.

[Jacoboby1]

931014 Can you say Best Follower Ever!!!

[KinkyToffee]

931057 Yes, yes I can. Best Follower Ever!!!

[Prof Tokeman]

This was pretty great!

[Vallis]

That was indeed a great read! Although, I hate to say that I won't keep reading.

Not that I didn't find it interesting at all, hell, I had to find some type of song that would last more than an hour to accompany me while I read it. (Beethoven's 9th symphony, just incase your wondering, haha)

But being a writer myself, I have to continue writing my story! Darnit though, I just blew a solid hour and a half reading this.
Don't take it the wrong way though! That was an hour well spent!

I'm just stressed out that I haven't been able to find time for more than a week already to continue writing my story....
I've only been getting around a few hours everyday to myself, and I always blow it away by goofing off to relieve my everyday stress....

and I digress!!

Your story was overall fantastic, and I ate up every word. Thumbs up, 5/5, what other thing can I say? I feel as if saying "Good job" wouldn't do the justice.....right Big Mac?

Yup. Anyways! That was a very good read! Hopefully you could find the time to read my story sometime?

[Jacoboby1]

1551954this was back when I was starting, I wasn't sure how to spell it at the time

[ShadowlessNight]

Here was Princess Celestia, absolute monarch of all of Equestria and she wanted to give me an office, in Ponyville of all places.

Its a diarchy, can't forget Luna.
Unless she's not part of your world... If thats so then nevermind.

[Jacoboby1]

1736347People are still getting used to the fact that Luna is back. That and this was written a long time ago so errors are present

[ShadowlessNight]

Lol alright, great story by the way.
I bestow upon you the mighty MOUSTACHE

[Jacoboby1]

1736386I shall celebrate with this!

[ShadowlessNight]

lol

[bahatumay]

A little late to the party... but I saw number 16 on the front page and figured I'd better start with number 1.
The entire story was peppered with errors. Missing periods, to/too violations, missing spaces between words, at times it got downright messy.
Even so, I enjoyed the storyline. I guess I'm just a fan of this kind of story.
So yeah. Not bad.

[Jacoboby1]

1783682Before you go on allow me to explain. I didn't get an editor on board until case 11. You'll see a lot of errors simply because we haven't had the time to go back and fix everything. I apologize for the inconvience

[bahatumay]

1783696
Ah. Ok then.

[thecanadianpie]

Just finished this story in about an hour or so. I now feel that the next 15 book will be done within a week. You got yourself a fan!

I very much enjoyed this. Keep up the fantastic work!

[Jacoboby1]

1938429They do get more twists and turns, I hope you stick with this series long enough to come to like it.

[Subatomic Seal]

1783682 I started a long ways after number twenty!

[Subatomic Seal]

931014 Kinky Toffee.......Huh.

[KinkyToffee]

2558662 WHUT YUO LUKIN AT PUNK

Lol jk, Hi.

[Subatomic Seal]

2559768 Y-Your user name... Dafuq does it mean???

[KinkyToffee]

2562194 Whatcha think it means?

(Plus not to be mean but you used the wrong "Your" in your comment. )

[Subatomic Seal]

2562201 No I didn't. Are you going insane? Or are you already are?

[KinkyToffee]

YOU EDITEDEDEDEDEDED IT

[Jacoboby1]

2562271Well yeah, you wouldn't want the errors to remain till the end of time right?

[KinkyToffee]

2562285 Left.

[Shadowkeeper]

Nice mystery story. I will definitely be reading the rest of your series.

[Shadow Runner]

LOL he calls them crap xD

[Lunamann]

1736347
"Diarchy" has just entered my internal lexicon. Thanks!

[ShadowlessNight]

2709201 And 'lexicon' has just entered mine!

[Lunamann]

2709428 YW!

[Subatomic Seal]

2709147 I highly doubt it. Almost no one listens to video game music any more.

[Lunamann]

2719876

[Jacoboby1]

2741382I haven't gotten around to editing this story really, so expect errors

[VampirateLycan]

2709652 I love video game music. I have both skyrims and COD soundtracks on my phone.

[Subatomic Seal]

2741639 We both have Fancy Spike as our avatars... Good on you, my boi!

[VampirateLycan]

2741657 haha However, I, am a lady!

[Subatomic Seal]

2741802 Oh, very sorry m'lady.

[VampirateLycan]

2742001 It is quite alright.

[Subatomic Seal]

2742035 Wait, a wink? ARE YOU TRYING TO SEDUCE ME???

[VampirateLycan]

2743309 haha perish the thought. I am very happily engaged thank you

[Subatomic Seal]

2743398 Once more, good on you mah not-so-boi!

[Yobikir]

a little tip, add a link to the next story at the end, that makes it easier to find it.

[Jacoboby1]

2765527? It's right in my page, in fact to the right the next story is right there. All the stories were posted in chronological order.

[Yobikir]

2765532
you are absolutely correct, but after that comes case 16, which is followed by case 22. So it would be much easier if i just can go to the description(or the last chapter) and click on a link there. And it would help to locate where the side stories are in the timeline.

[Jacoboby1]

2765573Just got to my page, and click on browse stories, everything will be listed in order, start at the bottom and work your way up.

[Yobikir]

2765576
just because it works like that doesn't mean it is very user friendly, but okay i will go like that

[CoatedHades436]

I looked at Twilight “Cover....Spike’s...ears....” I said through clenched teeth. Twilight did so quickly. I looked at the sky and shouted “F********************-!!!!!!”

huh. I expected rage but not that.
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[PONYKILLER]

dude i love this series it is so cool

[Ebony Stallion]

Excellent job, good sir. This was a great read!

[Skiddlez]

Holy shit, 'Private Eye' looks identical to my OC.
I'm scared now.