It had been almost 12 hours since Specs the cursed video tape and today was their first day. While the four at their breakfast as usual Specs was in his room inspecting the tape. After breakfast was over Specs walked into the dining room and plucked an apple from a nearby fruit bowl.
"Well?" asked Graves.
"Unfortunately I still have no clue," answered Specs. Just as he said that, the phone began to ring.he walked over and answered. "Paranormal Investigator Spectral speaking" said Specs holding up the phone to his ear.
"Um yes hello," a mare's voice answered.
"Who is this?" asked Specs.
"My name is Applejack," answered the mare.
"Yes how can I help you?" asked Specs.
"Is Twilight Sparkle there?" asked Applejack.
"No I'm afraid not," answered Specs.
"Ah see," said Applejack. For a moment Applejack's voice faded as several background noises along with chatting could be heard. After a while Applejack came back. "Y'all said y'all were a Paranormal Investigator right?" asked Applejack.
"That's right," answered Specs.
"Um it ain't paranormal but, could y'all come down to the Apple Farm so we could talk?" asked Applejack.
"I don't know why you need me for a non paranormal conflict but sure I'll be down there right away,"answered Specs.
"Thank you," said Applejack.
"No problem and yes I'll see you soon," said Specs hanging up.
"I wonder what Applejack needs," said Mind.
"That's what we're about to find out," said Specs grabbing his hat and coat.
As the group made their way to Apple Farm Grave decided to ask the question he had.
"Um Specs, I was just wondering if you wanted us to walk around in a group like this," said Grave.
"Definitely, Princess Luna told me of your gifts, surely they should come in handy when the time comes," answered Specs.
"Well I was just thinking should we call our little group something, like a team name," asked Grave.
"You know exactly what I was thinking!" exclaimed Mind Reader.
"I suppose it'll be easier if we had a team name," said Luna.
"Team name huh, might be a good idea to come up with one," said Specs.
"How about Ghost Hunters?" suggested Grave.
"No to simple and it's not just ghosts we're dealing with," answered Specs.
"Paranormal Investigators?" suggested Mind Reader.
"Again too simple," answered Specs.
"The Luna Squad?" suggested Luna. The four shot her a look as if she was stupid.
"Really?" they asked in unison.
"Sorry," apologized Luna.
"Spectral Phenomenons," suggested Black Magic.The group stopped and turned towards Black Magic. "Spectral Phenomenons," Black Magic repeated.
"Spectral Phenomenons, not bad," said Specs.
"Isn't a bit mouthful though?" asked Grave.
"I like it," said Mind Reader.
"As do I," said Luna.
"Then I guess we don't have any objections," said Specs. Everyone nodded their head in agreement. "Then it's decided," announced Specs. "Well comrades, we're almost there, let's keep pushing forward!"
It didn't take very long for the members of the Spectral Phenomenon to arrive at the Apple Farm. As they approached the farm they could see Applejack standing at the front gates.
"You must be Applejack," said Specs.
"Ah would like to thank y'all for coming on such short notice," said Applejack forcing a smile.
"What seems to be the problem?" asked Grave.
"Follow me," said Applejack leading the group to her house. The group was lead to tall orange house near the barn. As they got closer the group could see yellow police tapes surrounding the house.
"Um sorry to ask, but did something happen here?" asked Grave.
"You'll see," Applejack sighed sadly. They walked over the tapes and entered the house where two officers were walking around. A small yellow filly with a red mane and a bow of the same color stood at one corner of the house crying into a red stallion with an orange mane. The group was lead upstairs and stopped in front of a door. "In here," Confused Specs opened the door and gasped.
"What is it?" asked Luna. The four looked in and saw in horror the terrifying scene. Just above the bathtub a small brown and white dog hung from the ceiling by it's neck. It's stomach was cut open and the organs were placed in the tub. Blood was dripping from the dog and out of the tub. On the sink mirror written in blood were the words, "Ponies can lick too,"
"What the hell?" asked Black Magic.
"Applebloom found her early this morning," said Applejack.
"Do you know who could've done something like this?" asked Specs inspecting the dog.
"Afraid not, she was alive and well last night," said Applejack.
"Could you explain to us about what happened?" asked Luna.
"Well Applebloom said she jumped into her bed as usual and draped her hoof over the edge of the bed so Winona could lick it, she didn't think too much of it at the time, but it wasn't until 2:00 this mornin' that she heard the sound of somthin' drippin' in the bathroom, so she went to check it out an found this," said Applejack.
"How terrible, it's hard not to understand the pain and fear she feels," said Mind.
"Oh, it ain't because Winona is dead that she's afraid, she believes that the killer might still be out there somewhere," said Applejack.
"So you called the police," suggested Grave. Applejack nodded.
"Damn, and after all the things that's already happened," growled Black Magic.
"Do you think y'all can help us?' asked Applejack.
"None of us are cops or detectives, but I'll see what we can do," said Specs.
"Aww thank you, y'all," said Applejack close to tears.
"In the meantime try not to take your eyes off of your sister, and contact the police if you see something suspicious," said Specs.
"Ah will," said Applejack.
"And if any paranormal incidents start taking place, be sure to contact us," said Specs.
"Oh right, aside from Princess Luna, Ah never got y'all names," said Applejack.
"I'm Spectral, but my friends call me Specs," said Specs.
"I'm Mind Reader the Psychic," said Mind.
"Grave the Necromancer," said Grave.
"Black Magic, user of dark magic and voodoo," said Black Magic.
"Well it was mah pleasure to meet y'all," said Applejack removing her hat.
"If you need any help contact the Spectral Phenomenon," said Specs. Applejack nodded as she followed the group out the house. She waved goodbyes with them and watched them walk off their farm.