Chapter 6
After morning came and all the girls woke up they meet Black Feather and Spike for breakfast and to discuss the plan for sneaking into Griffon Palace. Everyone ate and when they were satisfied with their meals they headed up to the girl’s room to make a plan.
Black Feather had acquired blueprints of the Palace and he didn’t want to reveal where he had gotten them. He’d been over most of the Palace in receiving his missions and dropping off letters but he had never been to the more secure parts of the Palace.
Over the planning table the group was going over the plan they had just made in only ten minutes or so. “Alright I can get access into the more restricted parts of the Palace from a contact I have inside the Messengers Corp, he’ll be able to get me some fake credentials that will get us above the fourth floor” Black Feather said.
“As agreed we will enter through the prison block, Black Feather said that most of the prisoners will be ex rebellion soldiers so they might want to help us” Twilight said.
“After getting past the prison block we split up, Twilight and Flutter shy will be disguised as maids and make their way to the third floor, that’s where they are allowed” Black Feather said.
“Rainbow and Pinkie will stay around the prison area guarding our escape route dressed as guards from ones we encounter and knockout” Twilight said. “Apple jack will blend in with the kitchen staff and deliver the sleeping poisoned food to the barracks which will take thirty minutes to be effective” Twilight continued.
“Rarity will become a handmaiden for the Emperor’s daughter ‘Princess Georgina’ You will try to make sure that you get the Princess’s laundry and get into the royal washing room here” Black Feather pointed to a room on the map. “That is where you will let me in and continue playing as a handmaiden. I must enter here because many of the guards know me, and since I’ve never been above the fourth floor nobody up there will remember me. I will also be in my armor decked out with officer décor that will get me to the higher floors” Black Feather finished.
“Hey what about me” Spike asked.
“Spike you have the most important job of all” Black Feather said. “The Generals and Captions have a set of Squires that run errands for them. They are allowed all over the Palace and with some fake notes you can get passed any if all guards that stop you. Spike you need to make sure that all the guards and leaders you can get are out of our way so we can get to the Treasure room. Rarity we need you to make this Squire outfit in at least thirteen hours, can you do it” Black Feather asked showing an Imperial Squire picture to Rarity.
“Leave it to me” Rarity said with the up most confidence.
“Alright, I need to leave to get in touch with my contact to get the credentials, you all can do whatever until tonight. That is when we will execute our plan” Black Feather said.
The Palace was one of the many beautiful sights to see while in Griffonton. Home to many officials and nobles and even the Emperor. This Palace was founded on Griffon Blood, sweet, and tears. Inside the throne room was a very deep and confidential discussion between some of the most important Griffons to the Empire.
One of the individuals was holding a crown with a purple star on top of it, examining the artifact. “Excellent work Iron Wing, very impressive” Emperor Griff Beak said to his General.
“Thank you your Imperial Majesty, everything went according to plan” Iron Wing said. “Even that meddlesome Black Feather didn’t even see this coming”
“Excellent again, I am glad I chose you for this mission” Griff Beak said.
Griff Beak was a well-balanced looking Griffon with a well-toned looking body. He had charcoal black hair and a same color wolf tail running off the back of his head. His muscle tone was average and went well with his outfit. He wore a Griffon royalty suit with a crown on his head and a royal cape that almost touched the ground.
Griff Beak put down the crown and picked up one of the many necklaces. This one had a red lightning bolt gem on it. “Your excellency if I might interject, wouldn’t this openly declare war on the Equestrian ponies” Asked the third Griffon in the room. Griff Beak turned towards the Griffon and said.
“General Gabriel why must you push heavy burdens on me, besides they don’t even know it was us” Griff Beak said.
“But they could suspect and send an emissary” Gabriel said.
“Yes, they could but they are still too busy with Black Feather. Even after five days they would never be able to get the fact that he’s telling the truth” Iron Wing said.
“Relax Gabriel go rest in your chamber if you’re going to spoil my fun” Griff Beak said. Gabriel did just that.
“Well he is certainly a downer” Griff Beak said.
“Yes, and might I say that it was marvelous idea to take that ponies agreement your majesty. Look at what we will gain” Griff Beak put the necklace away and close the case the jewels were in. the Emperor now with a wicked smile laughed.
“Ha-ha, yes and when Equestria comes searching for their precious Elements of Harmony they will get instead a war beyond recognition” Griff Beak and Iron Wing laughed for several minutes.
Twilight and the girls had been walking around the city for some hours. Rarity was working on Spikes Squire outfit and need him to stay to make sure it fit. Black Feather was still out with his contact, and so nothing else was really going on. The girls reviewed the plan for the mission tonight but they memorized it so well they could do it backwards. So, they went for a walk around the streets.
Griffonton was an extremely gorgeous place, many tourists and ponies from around Equestria were in the city for vacation or business so it wasn’t much to see a group of five female ponies walking around in the afternoon.
“Well ah’ll be this city has got to be one of the prettiest of them all right” Apple jack said. The girls agreed with her.
“Yeah, if we could be here for an actual vacation instead of a mission this would be a very fun trip” Twilight said.
“Hey, we’ve been out here for a few hours now, let’s head back to the in while it’s still day light out” Rainbow dash suggested.
The girls went back to the inn and when they got there they were greeted by a handsome looking Spike. “Wow Spike that looks amazing on you” Twilight said.
“I know right. Once Black Feather gets back then he’ll teach me on all the proper stuff I need to do to make it more believable” Spike said.
With those words, Black Feather came knocking on the door. Pinkie opened it and let him in. “Alright I got the credentials, we are ready to go” Black Feather said. All the girls got changed into either their outfits or some other comfortable clothes while Black Feather taught Spike the main procedures he’d most likely have to use.
“And again, if you see either royalty or a General You Salute and stand at attention until they either pardon you or leave the room or hallway, it is worth the little extra time to make sure you get through. Do you remember the pictures I gave you to view” Spike nodded? Griffon Generals wore golden epaulets on their shoulders and royalty always looked so sophisticated and proper.
The girls came out and they were dressed for their part. Twilight and Flutter shy were dressed as maids, Apple jack was a chief, Rarity had a ‘hideous handmaiden’ gown on, Pinkie and Rainbow wore black shirts and pants for armor to go over, Spike had his Squire uniform on and Black Feather had on his Imperial courier armor. With a nod to each other they headed for their entry point.