“Captain Rainbow Dash,” Commander Spitfire greeted her as Rainbow Dash stepped into the Purple Salon, the Princess’s favorite room for informal meetings in the Castle of the Two Sisters. “Now that we are all present, we may begin the intelligence briefing.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Rainbow Dash replied. “Your highness,” she quickly added and bowed before the Princess who was seated at the end of the table. Then she took a seat next to Feather Dusk, the intelligence liaison officer.
Feather Dusk passed Rainbow Dash a binder. “This is information gathered by our informal assets in the nearby village of Ponyville. Ponyville, as you are aware, is the hometown of the late Granny Smith, the infamous terrorist. Some members of her family still live there. Our informants have gathered evidence for a new conspiracy of dissidents headed by these same individuals. The evidence is still inconclusive, but of course we cannot take chances.”
“Her royal Highness the Princess wants you to investigate, Captain,” Commander Spitfire said. “As you know, protecting the realm from insurgents is one of the most important duties of the Royal Guard, after all. And it is important for you to learn the ropes.”
“We have great confidence in thee and thy abilities to do what must be done,” the Princess said with a malevolent smile.