Comber was waiting for the next job to appear. He is not fully familiar with his surroundings in Ponyville. He knows where his targets always are by his watch, but he tries not rely too much on hus watch.
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“So you think Fluttershy’s okay?”
Asked Pinkie pie. Worrying about her yellow pegasus friend’s safety.
“Well, we’re going to find out, ain’t we?”
Twilight said subconsciously. Rainbow Dash started to fly a little off the ground. She was paying attention, but at the same time... Wanted to find the colt, she gave Fluttershy’s address. Twilight saw a pony in a red cape walking suspiciously. He looked like he was searching for something vital. Twilight stopped, the group doing the same, Pinkie Pie stopped ahead of Twilight. Rainbow Dash stopped with Twilight, her eyes were seized on the red cape. That was the colt she gave Fluttershy’s position to.
“Say Rainbow Dash, you said the colt was wearing a red cape, yes?”
Rainbow Dash turned her head to Twilight’s directuons, Twilight was already approaching the colt. Her suspicions for him were accelerated since he was the only pony outside. How many ponies didn’t hear about a killer or whatever going around slaughtering ponies Rainbow and Pinkie Pie followed Twilight? They also wanted to question him. The red of his cape isn’t a good sign. Twilight hoof steps alerted the colt. He teleported facing them. There were multiple ponies behind him. He can hear the sound they made.
(”Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and... Pinkie pie?”)
He thought maybe they would’ve sheltered themselves due to the Pie massacre. The group was a little shocked to see a unicorn so on alert, and how fast he was able to respond. Twilight started approaching the colt again, her anger built because another pony is out after the publication about the Pie massacre. She suspected him of being the killer, but you don’t tell the killer you suspect them, the’ll kill you. She was curios about the spell he used thst was teleportation, she wasn’t found of that spell much and would’ve helped her when she almost fell of the cliff and Applejack caught her.
“Alright.”
Twilight took in a deep breath, after halting her position. She was going to scold this colt for being out during the crises; if he’s not the killer/assassin, then does he intent to encounter and get hurt by the killer/assassin? Comber saw her expression. Her expression reminded him of Commer when he scolded Bullet.
“First... Why are you walking around Ponyville after the announcement? Second, Why did you want to know where Fluttershy lives? Third, are you the killer/assassin?”
Comber was annoyed at Twilight’s tone and the way she spoke. Smarty-pants do talk like that. She’s a little lucky she didn’t grow up where he did. A smirk formed on his face, he knew this was Twilight Sparkle because of her cutie mark. He guess he shouldn’t have asked where Fluttershy was and just check his watch, he’s an idiot sometimes.
“You’re Twilight Sparkle, right?”
Comber said, having reassurance in his tone. He gestured a hoof to Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash, naming them.
“Yes, I’m Twilight Sparkle, but you didn’t answer my quest-!
Rainbow Dash couldn’t help but brag about who she was; she was famous in Cloudsdale for performing the rainboom,.
“I’m Rainbow Dash, the one in only.”
“I know, I met you already.
Twilight was annoyed her questions were ignored. Is there a reason? Was it the way she spoke to him?
“Did you even hear me?”
Comber refocuses his attention to Twilight, who looked a little angry. She’s sure is stubborn; she’s the element of magic, not a detective. Doesn’t matter, she a smart cookie if she was in Celesita’s school. Comber heard her. He also noticed Pinkie Pie who looked depressed. He felt a little bad but a job is a job.
“I went to Fluttershy’s home to see if she could pet sit my pet.”
Comber naturally answered Twilight’s 2nd question.
“And...?”
Twilight nervously elaborated, Hoping she was there safe and sound. The answer she’ll get would cause her to be anxious.
“She, however, wasn’t there.”
Comber said and expressed disappointment. Twilight and the rest of the Mane 5 believed him. If Fluttershy’s not there, then where could she be?
“Do you happened to know where she went?”
Rainbow Dash asked the colt with concern. Maybe he’ll know where Fluttershy went? Twilight thought Rainbow was being stupid, he said she wasn’t there which means he wouldn’t know where she is.
“How would I know if she wasn’t there to tell me?”
“Exactly Rainbow Dash.”
Comber was calmed and pretneded to be confuse. Twilight still wondered about the second question she’d asked him; and the third one, it was said to see if he’ll slip up with the wrong answer.
“And I was out there looking for a pet sitter. Do you happen to know one?”
The black colt asked the gang desperately. His pet needs to be looked after while he’s gone on his long trip. What a gullible lie.
“You didn’t hear about the Pie massacre?”
Rainbow Dash replied. Pinkie feeling the loss of her sisters arise, Depression kicking in even more.
“No? I just arrived here. You talking about the pastries, who would hate pastries that much?”
The assassin wanted to laugh but resists the urge to do so, Pinkie Pie is in a state of depression, but laughing at her sisters death would cause more suspicion. This village seemed too peaceful to have a massacre.
“Really...?”
Twilight replied doubtfully, trying to guess what town he came from; she’ll never be able to guess it since it’s never learned about.
“Why are you mares out here if you’re aware a dangerous pony is lurking through the village?”
Comber asked the gang, a similar question. He have plenty of experience of dealing with dangerous ponies, they don’t, so why are they all out? He knew he was the assassin and the cause of the Pie sisters death, but you never know with how many other dangerous ponies in Equestria. He can name at last 20.
“To well-check on our friends. Also, how do you know our names if you haven’t been here?”
Comber simply thought of the Elements of Harmony; which he learned about in school, and from his father later ob who was connected to them. A smirk appeared on Comber’s face.
“The Elements of Harmony of course. Learned about it when I was in school.”
Twilight was shocked to hear they were teaching the Elements of Harmony in school now, they literally just got their elements from defeating Nightmare Moon, so unless he’s talking about the Elements Of Hafmony in general, it wouldn’t make sense if he leanred then awhile ago, but again he does look 18 years of age.
“They’re teaching the Elements of harmony in schools across Equestria? How would you know who’s wield the elements if you just arrived, and possibly leanred them awhile ago befofe we became the wielders?”
Twilight thought maybe he heard of Nightmare Moon defeation, that’s probably how he knows their names.
“I’m not sure across Equestria, but in the town, I grew up in, yes. Did they teach it here, as they do for most schools. Yiur names became famous after Nightmare Moon was defeated.?”
Comber chuckled, giving Twilight a smile.
“I don’t know if they do in Ponyville, I went to Celestia’s school in Canterlot.”
Twilight said with nostalgia. Rainbow Dash decided to join the conversation.
“And I went to school in Cloudsdale!”
Rainbow pridefully said. This wasn’t a surprise since she’s a pegasus. Comber did remember a blue pegasus filly performing the Rainbow boom but didn’t care as much as his friend did. That filly must be right in front of him grown-up.
By the way, I’m not afraid of the monster responsible for the Pie massacre! If I see them.
“Rainbow Dash!”
Twilight said angrily. Her face looking up at the slowly landing Pegasus. Comber wanted to laugh, she thinks she can bring assassin to justice. He’s no cloud, so she will not be bringing him to justice but it would be humorous to see her try.
“Don’t try to be the hero. Until you’re sure you can bring justice to the evildoer. ”
Comber told Rainbow Dash, remebering what happen to a worker at his old job, such brutality was unnecessary for his heroic action, that other worker deserved it.
“Thanks for the concern.”
Twilight gratefully said, before scolding Rainbow Dash.
“Quit it Rainbow dash!”
Twilight angrily said. Rainbow turned in embarrassment
“Fine, fine... Geez.”
“Pinkie Pie!!”
Two voices could’ve been heard from a distance, the communication of Rainbow Dasg and Twilight stopped, they turned to the voice as Pinkie Pie did too; Pinkie Pie wanted to cry at the sight.
Pinkie Pie was happy to see them. It was her parents. Twilight was a little annoyed due to more ponies not sheltering; again, it must be the same reason they were doing it. Pinkie Pie was hugged by her parents, Pinkie Pie hugged back, tears flowing down her face.
“We were worried sick about you!”
The parents said with absolute honesty and relief; they thanked Celestia their last living daughter is still breathing and alive.
“Same with you!”
Pinkie Pie rejoiced with her parents. The hug broke. Igneous looked at Twilight with a smile.
“Thanks for comforting her.”
Igneous said with gratitude. He and Cloudy were grateful Pinkie Pie had such caring friends.
“Same with you two!”
Cloudy said. Grateful for Pinkie Pie’s friends helping her.
“Do you want to come back to the Rock Farm with us?”
“U-um...!?”
Pinkie wanted to make sure her friends were okay. She knew her parents would be, but she didn’t want to cause more harm.
“We’ll keep you safe, Pinkamena.”
Igneous said. Hoping she would agree; cloudy had the same hopes. They want to make sure she’s secure and safely sound.
“I want to, make sure my-!”
Pinkie wiped the tears off her face, before continuing.
“ My Friends are okay, then I’ll check in.”
“Wait, Pinkamena’s your real name Pinkie!?”
Rainbow Dash said in surprise. Twilight didn’t know that was Pinkie’s true name either, she was surprised, but didn’t express it. Comber felt sorrow for the family, but a job’s a job, if he didn’t do it, another pony will. He wasn’t surprised by Igneous revealing Pinkie Pie’s real name was Pinkamena. Comber disappeared, using his magic to teleport quickly away. Comber appeared in front of Twilight Library.
“Who was that by the way?”
Cloudy asked with concern. She thought that could’ve been the murderer because of his cape. Why was he out in Ponyville after what happened?
“A colt who was looking for a pet sitter.”
Pinkie pie gladly replied. Feeling comfort.
“After everything that happened?”
Igneous said with disbelief. He better just go back to his village or he’s a high suspect? Looking for a pet sitter at a time like this, if he heard what happen then he’s crazy.
“It’s his initial time visiting.”
Twilight replied to the Pie family. It must suck visiting an empty town for the first time. The Pie parents respected Pinkie Pie’s choice to stay with her friends, that’s such loyalty, they can’t make a grown mare come back by force. Igneous and Cloudy trusted Pinkie Pie’s friends; they knew they would try to keep Pinkie Pie safe.
“Pinkie Pie’s lucky to have friends like you all.”
Cloudy gratefully said. Believing Pinkie Pie will be okay with her friends.
“Alright. We will be at the Rock Farm, make sure to stay safe, all of you!”
Igneous gratefully wished. Hoping nothing bad comes their way.
“We will.”
Pinkie Pie joyfully said smiling at her parents, her mane and tail puffed again. Igneous and Cloudy started heading back to the Rock Farm.
‘Well, let’s check on rarity then, since we’re in Ponyville. Fluttershy could be off somewhere right now, andbwe ain’t far from Rairty, and this was the village he would be nearby.”
Twilight suggested. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie agreed but were still anxious about Fluttershy. They wanted to search for Fluttershy but Twilight is right, the one who would be in more danger as of now would be Rairty. Pinkie Pie was better after being checked on by her parents; altho she is worried about their safety, she trusts they will be okay, for now she will check up with her friends on Rairty, Fluttershy. The group changed their destination to Rarity’s boutique, hoping Rarity will be there; safe with no harm to her.