The Mane 6 arrived at Ponyville’s town hall, thinking the funeral has begun already. The idea was off by a short while, they were setting up for the funeral; the Mane 6 felt relief they didn’t miss a moment of the funeral. The mayor and planners notice Mane 6 and question why we’re they so early, this question was already answered before asked; Fluttershy was their closest friend, they would try their absolute best to not be late even a moment.
“You girls are early; how you been?”
She shouldn’t have asked that in a greeting way; this made the group question if the mayor knows what going on? The mayor regretted asking that, feeling stupid and upset because this is their friend’s funeral; surely Pinkie Pie would be devasted still over the loss of her sisters. Rainbow Dash decided to respond boldly
“Um... Hello! This is my best friend’s funeral, how do you think we’re doing; not to mention our best and kind friend.”
The mayor finished setting up the microphone; making sure the curtain isn’t loosened her assistants were setting up decorations; these decorations have to be in the style of the victim; Fluttershy had animal streamers; flowers balloons, bunny face cakes, and lastly, an image of Fluttershy to go on the main banner; it showed her showing kindness to an animal by feeding it.
“Yes, I regret asking how you were doing; I should’ve known it was great; Ponyville hasn’t been ruined this badly, even the threat of Nightmare Moon wasn’t this frightening.”
The mayor replied with sorrow in her tone. Twilight walked up to the stand, her friends following; she was going to let not only the mayor know what happened to her, but her friends.
“Mayor, I would like if you could report what I got to say?”
Twilight said in a shy tone. The mayor had an interest in what Twilight asked; did she find the killer and want to report it?
“Depends on what you want to say? I think you and your friends did some detective work?”
The mayor sarcastically replied to Twilight; they didn’t do any clue searching, it was sarcasm, so it might be true or joking or both?
“Alright. I was attacked by an all-black colt with a hatchet!?”
The mayor cut Twilight off. Didn’t the autopsy reveal it was a knife and not a hatchet?
“I thought it was a knife used in these homicides?”
The mayor replied in confusion. The killer can always switch his choice of weapons and make it seem like the knife is for one specific killer; then they could switch weapons and make confusion occur with the detectives.
“I did too... But guess this killer uses all types then because he looked like an insane killer; who enjoyed the suffering of others, especially if he’s the one doing it.”
Twilight nostalgically explained to the mayor; remembering the events as she explained to the mayor. The mayor will alert the audience of the description she was giving, she’s also reporting this to be detectives and police; this will help Ponyville a lot.
“How did you survive the encounter with the killer?”
The mayor asked with concern. She’s a talented unicorn to survive such an encounter; since the kill must be talented with magic and is also a unicorn.
Will it was another all-black coated unicorn that saved me; with the eyes red; he stops the killer from decapitating me. Twilight’s eyes started to water; refreshing herself with the tragic events that took place was too much for her; Twilight’s friends comfort her; let the mayor know she won’t speak anymore; the mayor understands and started working on the funeral layouts.
“Want me to help?”
Rainbow Dash asked with generosity. She could help them with the banners since no other pegasus was there to help and it would save them a stool. The mayor accepted the offer, allowing not just Rainbow Dash, but the entire group to help; they all liked the idea of setting the funeral for their beloved friend; so they decided to help. Rainbow Dash will take care of heightening decorations, while Rarity and Twilight decided to help design the new banners soon to be spread out across the audience. Pinkie Pie has the wrong idea of what a funeral is, she mistakes it for a party, this will get her criticized because you do not party at a funeral or grave; it’s just boldly messed up.
The funeral was set up in no time; it needs more decorations to be absolute a resting place for Fluttershy’s soul; the mayor didn’t get that many donations as she did with Pies funeral; is it possible they were known more than Fluttershy?
“That’s all the decorations you have!?”
Rainbow angry and upset her friend didn’t get a more sophisticated funeral; how disrespectful to a kind pegasus who devoted nothing but kindness to other ponies; Rainbow Dash wasn’t the only one upset as the rest of the group was upset, but not enrage as Rainbow Dash. The mayor expressed sadness for Rainbow Dash.
“I’m sincerely sorry your friend didn’t get the mount praise as you all wanted, the donations this time weren’t as high as the last funeral.”
The mayor recognized Pinkie Pie was there and decided to not address the last funeral as the Pie funeral to avoid her getting upset. From the distance was a unicorn with a red cape; he was ready to give financial support to the funeral, as he did with the Pies. The Unicorn made his way through the setup chairs, making sure not to trip or ruin any of the chairs. Pinkie was still setting up streamers delicately and need up noticing the unicorn; she met him before.
(”Ain’t that the unicorn Twilight spoke of that rescued her from being highly injured?”)
Pinkie thought nostalgic to herself; reminding herself that is indeed the description Twilight gave them. She got off the chair and ran to the group, alerting them of the unicorn; who already grabbed a bag filled with 1000 bits from his safe already; he walked up the stage as Pinkie Pie told her friends; Twilight was glad to see him again; she can finally thank him for saving her hide from that insane killer; she waited for him to get closer before thanking him; the others also wanted to do the same.
“Hey, you’re the one who saved me! Thank you very much for that!”
Twilight praised the unicorn, who did accept the praise but that’s not why he’s here; he’s here to help them with Fluttershy’s funeral; they seem to need it since the floorboards were weekend, most likely by liquid.
“So that’s the unicorn y’all been talking about; seems, pretty... Serious?”
Applejack said with confusion. That must be him; he’s the only other colt out early for the funeral since he decided to come early, which makes them less likely to suspect him of his jobs; why would the killer show up to their victim’s funeral? To look not guilty? He doesn’t seem like the type with that attitude.
The unicorn walked pass the group and to the mayor, who first thought he was the killer Twilight spoke of, but quickly realize a bag of bits in his left hoof. The mayor was surprised, how heavy was that bag because it looked like it could be carried by something with wheels? He must be very strong to have that degree of leverage. He gently placed it on the floor, not wanting to just throw it down; that would make the floorboards fly up and possibly injure somepony? The mane 5 was shocked too; it would seem to be lucky to aid Fluttershy’s funeral. The unicorn heard a snapping sound; it was the banner Rainbow Dash hanged; apparently, it would seem it was hanged improperly, by a pony with a fast pace mindset. The unicorn stopped the banner from crashing to the ground with magic; he turned his attention up; placing the banner firmly and securely where it once stood. How did he catch it with his magic without viewing it? It must’ve been the sound? But to be that accurate, that means he would pay attention to every little detail in his surroundings. Rainbow Dash flew over to the unicorn and apologize for being clumsy with decorating; the unicorn didn’t respond to the blue pegasus; this made her think he was mad at her; the wrong idea, but psychological would be correct; you would be a very if something with a weight of a barrel almost crashed down on your head because of a clumsy pegasus: He wasn’t angry at all; in fact, he had a feeling it might fall because of the way it was set up.
“You can have these bits as a donation to the funeral. I don’t need them.”
The unicorn said boldly. What does he mean he doesn’t need them, that’s seriously 1000 bits!? How does the feast if he doesn’t have bits!?
“No, I believe you should keep a little for yourself!”
The mayor graciously said with concern about his financial bank. He walked away, let the mayor know to keep it, which she decided to do because she can’t force it back to him, and he wants her to keep it, so... Why not? They could use it for the funeral, more decorations, and the stage they were on, has he was making his way off the stage, he passed the group, who wanted to think him sincerely. Twilight felt the need to do that too, but she wanted to question him, where did he have all those bits? Why did he throw them to a donation like that? This means he would have more.
“Thank you for donating to our friend’s funeral; I heard you were searching for a pet sitter if you haven’t found one yet? I’m sure we farm folks could assist you with that.
Applejack offered the colt, who was happy for the offer, but he already found a pet sitter, it’s called his bag.
" No thanks, I found one already. I decided to come back here to help support this funeral. The pet sitter I sent my pet to for care doesn’t compare to the one that’s being praised at this funeral, I only wish she was there when I arrived.
The colt said with false grief, not all was false, but a sign of it was. This made Twilight rethink about accusing him of the killed, she already meets the killer obviously; but to the point, even if the killer had a knife, it doesn’t make sense for just one stab wound to the chest; that killer was completely insane and would most likely find Fluttershy’s call for help enjoyable and would’ve slowly tortured her to death. She doesn’t believe this colt was responsible for Fluttershy’s murder; he had fooled them all; this wasn’t his intention as he’s not afraid of the authorities, maybe they will entertain him better than his jobs?
“You would’ve saved her if you were there when that monster arrived, right?”
Twilight asked with regret in her tone. Yes, he would’ve saved her; he wouldn’t let anything bad happen to a kind pegasus.
“Yes, I would. I couldn’t sit back and let an innocent pony be mercilessly slaughtered for no apparent reason.”
His words made the Mane 5 trust him; none no longer suspected him of being the killer. The unicorn colt made his way to one of the seats and sat down in it, knowing this funeral would start in a couple of moments, guess the donation won’t change funerals, in this town until next time?
The mane 5 notice ponies coming from all directions, there must be at least 25 of them. The black-red cape colt laid back in his chair, closing his eyes, it is differently better than the Funeral thrown at his used-to-be job. That place stinks, it did; as the peers there also. They never there a funeral for their victims. They all sat down in chairs, wait for the funeral to begin, The black colt didn’t open his eyes until a mare who was at the stand walked by and sat down to his left; she remembered him and offered him some of the leftovers she had from dinner yesterday.
“Thanks for your generosity yesterday, my fillies very much loved the dinner I prepared, they are lots of it, but because of how much excess we had, we couldn’t eat more than thirds! I have leftovers right here, want some!?”
The mare generously offered the colt, who opened his eyes and looked at her, she had a bowl that was filled with stew, carrots, potatoes, corn, beans, and more vegetables, so it was a vegetable stew.
“I’m good, thanks for the offer.”
The colt causally replied to the offer, it looked good, but he uses magic nutrition to feed himself, he rarely is food. The colt turned his attention to the front; seeing the mayor come from behind the curtains, the Mane 5, exited the stage and sat down in the front; the curtains were left up, they are preparing a feast for the audience, even so, some brought some meals of their own, this is a funeral, not a cafeteria.
The mane 5 were anxious for their friend’s funeral, but will soon learn, leave it to Ponyville. They started a conversation.
“So... You think we helped enough?”
Rainbow Dash asked feeling unsure she put enough effort into the funeral; Fluttershy was her best friend for a long time; they were basically like sisters.
“Enough, darling,? Did you see behind the curtain? You were there. You did enough for her funeral you know...?”
Rarity replied in her normal tone which was maturity. Rainbow Dash was friends with Fluttershy when they all meet, this means she was friends with her before her, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Twilight, heck, probably before Scootaloo was born; no wonder why she feels to do more for her, it’s kinda upsetting when you think about it; everypony’s death is tragic and sorrowful.
“I know, I feel like she deserves a more warming goodbye...”
Rainbow griefing replied. She only wishes that unicorn was there so Fluttershy would’ve been alive: The irony.
“We all do, but we did the best we could do, even that colt we don’t know helped out so much”
Twilight replied to Rainbow Dash, lower her tone to Rainbow’s, she was also sad, but you can’t bring them back by cursing and making wishes.
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“How are you today!?”
The hyper mare asked the colt why is her tone hyper, this is a funeral? You’re supposed to be very upset about a loss. Why ain’t he then?
“Why do you have a hyper tone, this is a funeral?”
The colt bluntly asked, receiving a startling answer that would make a pony laugh, but him, no.
“Well, ain’t funeral pep rallies?”
The mare stupidly replied, making the colt feel uneasy, he had a dull look on his face.
(”Did she really just call this a pep rally?”)
The colt couldn’t believe she said that.
“I’m going to stay silent now.”
The colt said bluntly, he was done with this conversation, she beyond stupid and possibly rude.
“Why?’
The mare asked nervously, receiving no response from the colt; he had done what he said. His attention was on the mayor, who was preparing to step up to the podium for a speech that they are reviewing. She joined him, facing her attention to the mayor. A green pegasus dropped from the sky, she was behind the colt; his eyes were closed, he knew who it was, however. She made her way to the red-caped colt, sitting down to his right; how come nopony took that seat?
“What’s up Comber!?”
The green pegasus greeted her friend. What’s up? Her and something else. Luckily the Mane 5 was at the front of the audience and lots of chatting was occurring, otherwise, the Mane 5 would’ve heard his name.
“Stupidity.”
The colt said bluntly. The mare thought he was staying silent; now he’s talking?
“I thought you were going to stay silent?”
The mare asked ins a rude tone. Lighting Dust didn’t like her rudeness, but the colt didn’t mind it at all, after all, she’s correct.
“Do you happen to know her? She’s rude!”
The pegasus asked the colt with concern. She believed he might know her. He doesn’t know her at all; he apparently helped her at the market with his donation.
“Don’t forget stupid.”
Comber bluntly added. How was she stupid? How was she rude? If anypony is rude? It’s that pegasus. She felt angry towards them.
“How am I rude!? Also, what way am I stupid colt!?”
The mare asked in anger. She remained in her chair; not causing a scene. No one even paid attention to her, they were already in conversations, they don’t care about others’ conversations.
“You’re tone in your question is how you’re rude!”
Lighting Dust replied, angering the mare more, her tone is high too, ain’t she a hypocrite?
“Do you want to be embarrassed? Do you want to explain why you seriously called this a pep rally?”
The colt asked calmly. Ain’t pep rallies where ponies gather in groups? Her vocabulary isn’t off that much, is it? She moved her legs out of nervousness.
“Wait, she called this a pep rally!?”
Light Dust uncontrollably laughed, the mare is beyond stupid, no wonder why Comber went silent after she called it a pep rally, she’s stupid. The mare did feel a little sensitive but decided to ask a question.
“Well ain’t pep rallies where ponies gather?”
She asked in a stressful tone. Funerals are where the dead are homered for their time living, it’s not hyping you up, it’s quite the opposite.
“Yes... But to be hyped, not to be saddened...”
There was a little laughter in her voice, she couldn’t help it, that mare in uneducated and rude. The mayor’s speech began, firstly letting the attendees know to silent calmly. The voices died down until silence was left in the audience, as the voices finally died. The mayor was finally ready to give her speech.
“As you all know by now, some despicable crimes have been committed in Ponyville for the last two days! Homicide precisely! It hasn’t stopped, in fact, on the way over here, I found a burned-down house, multiple in fact! This killer is very, very dangerous and need to be halted! He will be giving a harsh sentence for his/her crimes! Do we know if anypony died in the arsenal, not really, no! If they didn’t they don’t have a home anymore!? I’ve made some changes to this speech to give you information relating to the killer, this is thanks to a not partly old and new resident, Twilight Sparkle! Has she was attacked by this killer and described him as an insane murderer with an axe-!”
“But wasn’t described as the killer wielding a knife and not an axe!?”
A brown colt asked in confusion at first, but assumed the killer could switch weapons if wanted? This will also be the answer to his question.
“Yes, but he could possibly switch his choices to murder!? Let’s get back on track with the speech, unfortunately, this heinous murderer has gotten another known victim! This most likely will change the view of suspecting it’s an assassin! Because the victim had no enemies! The victim is Fluttershy-!?”
The crowd busted into conversations; they asked each other questions, suspected each other, some just stayed silent: Comber, The Detective, and deputy. They were there and listening to this speech, this is a funeral, not an interrogation, leave the detective work to them. The mayor decided to let the crowd have a moment to communicate with each other, after all, this news must be shocking; even the silent ones felt sympathy for the fallen kind pegasus, yes, even Comber. She should’ve never accepted the deal with Iron Will; she wouldn’t have to vanish if she wasn’t becoming violent temporarily. The mayor wanted to speak again and to do so she needed to silent the audience.
“Alright now, let’s be silent! Let me finish the speech, then you may talk after!”
The conversations died down once again, allowing the mayor to give her heartwarming speech.
“As I’ve said, the victim of this heinous, wicked crime is Fluttershy, the element of kindness! She was a treasure for ponies’ pets and for the town, her kindness was giving even to the most rudeness ponies! She was indeed a shy one and decided to live on the outskirts of Ponyville! Unfortunately, the killer decided to track and murder her for a reason we don’t know!? We’ll leave it in the detectives and police hoofs? Thanks to a recent donation we get from an anonymous colt, we bought some food for the audience, your mares, and gentle colts, to take home if you wish!? Staying inside is morning, but safe! Please continue to do this until this killer is borough to justice! I have one last thing to say! When your inside and feel meaningless, remember... You’re helping by being safe and free of harm! This concludes the announcement for the funeral!”
The mayor said, finally able to breathe again freely. She walked down and left the curtains revealing cases filled with food, they were on the table and ready for 25-30 ponies; a banner could be seen, rehanged by the black colt after almost collapsing on him; Rainbow Dash needs more accuracy when decorating. The mayor signaled the audience to come and get their food, most of them did, while some didn’t.
“No one’s here hungry?”
Rarity asked, doubting none of her friends are ravenous, they been moving around all day, only stopping to sleep, which was also a struggle, thanks to Twilight leaving in a fit of sorrow and despair; she really caused them anxiety, which wasn’t useless. Twilight ate at the hospital, she also rested there longer than her friends have. She far from hungry. Rainbow Dash was a little hungry but decided she can go without eating. Applejack is when they came over to her to recruit her. Rarity woofed down her meal with style before working on dresses. Pinkie Pie last eaten since the Pie massacre, she had no appetite as of now, ever since that tragic event.
“I’m full, I ate at the hospital.”
Twilight said, not lying a bit. The rest of the responses was similar, it took a little for Pinkie Pie to answer, but she did and it was similar. The detective decided to look around the audience, which wasn’t much, he spotted a familiar black colt, with a red mane and tail, he looked like he decided to mediate after everypony went up to get food. Lighting Dust left, she needs to collect the right amount of bits for vengeance on a pegasus that wrong her. Comber opened his eyes, he could feel as he was being watched and he was correct. He saw the detective, he knew he knows who he is; as he also knows who he is, he’s Commer, a detective who strives to know everything. Comber smiled at the detective, the smile was definitely fake and full of wickedness; he is most likely responsible for these past crimes, he will definitely pay, even if he’s not; he’s the legendary assassin, he as to. The detective’s heart did drop, remembering who he was. Comment turned to his deputy fellow and tapped him on the leg, he started to whisper to him; only to discover he was napping, the detective wasn’t having it and slapped him upside the head, he made sure it wasn’t too hard.
“The colt behind us, you really should look, that’s the legendary assassin right there, please look...”
The detective beggingly asked his friend to look, which he decided to and saw the black colt, looking down, for a moment, then back up at the deputy, who looked like he saw a ghost, he turned back around. Comber decided to leave, getting up, noticeably by the two executive enforcers, he started walking back to the graveyard.
“Do you think I should call him out, then arrest him?”
The deputy asked, not sure what to do; this colt is dangerous and unpredictable; at least according to his file.
“Do no such thing, we’ll follow him, then interrogate him.”
The detective strategically explained. They should call back up, however, we need the police force to still be in commission.
“Alright, but I’m reporting this to the police station.”
The deputy said, not realizing who that colt is. He would dismantle the police station if wanted, alright, this might be an exaggeration. The deputy decided to grab his walkie-talkie, about to report the information but was haunted by the detective.
“I normally would agree, but I say the best approach is to ambush him, not directly try to detain him. Make sure to have a magic concealment device for unicorns.”
The detective reminded his friend he’s a unicorn and needs to be disconnected from his magic to detain him; otherwise, he might just disappear and break free of the hoof cuffs.
“Got it, I always carry one with me.”
The deputy said getting up and grabbing a thin metal blinking ring, this device stops not only magic but the thoughts of using magic; they wouldn’t think of removing the device because they simply forget they have magic, so they don’t worry. He put the ring back in its container.
“We need to move right now then.”
Teleport in them behind objects, following the assassin, to the graveyard. They had to be sneaky as he was very alerted, so even their breaths need to be brought down, along with to where they were teleporting and the spell itself. The audience got their food from the funeral and decided to leave as it was over, why stay longer? The Mane 5 had no clue where to start their hunt for this monster, they originally thought it was that colt, but evidence of his righteous act for Twilight, Twilight herself meeting and surviving the killer supported otherwise, it can’t be him. Guess reporting this information to the police would help indefinitely.
“So, where do you suggest we all do now?”
Apple jack asked the group, having to forget the events that happen to Twilight; the killer needs to be reported, he can’t be allowed free with murder on his hoofs, which is stained by the blood of the innocence.
“Um... Darling, don’t you remember what Twilight told us, you?”
Rarity asked with her mature tone. How could Applejack forget the reason the went to the hospital? Must be all the tragic events that have happened, it’s definitely change the way ponies think in this village. Apple jack felt guilty for forgetting, she wanted to explain herself.
“I’m sorry y’all, the past two days been too-!?”
“Tragically?”
Rainbow Dash asked, she didn’t need to however.
“Yes. It messes with my memory.”
Applejack explanation sound more like an excuess to Twilight, she doesn’t mind and she might have a little point? In physiology, ponies remember tragic events, especially consulting them. The group was up and decided to walk up to the stage and meeting the mayor again, they wanted to make sure she’s okay, especially after the speech.
“Oh, hi again! Thanks for helping with the funeral, do you happen to know the name of the colt who donated 1000 bits?”
The mayor said with a smile, she seemed happy? Was it the speech she said that put Fluttershy’s soul at rest or the donation? The Mane 5 notice the ponies who came up for food already beat it. Rainbow Dash felt honored helping set the funeral for her deceased friend; she still felt said, that’s guaranteed, but she knows she can’t bring her back by crying, plus that would be too embarrassing for her. The discovery of Fluttershy’s death was a moment she had to let some water flow from her eyes; her pegasus friend is now dead. The banners were being taking down, as the decorations; this funeral ended not too long ago and it’s time to shelter for safety. For all they know, but they certainly hoped not; there’s a chance of an additional funeral coming if this killer is really that insane? He would probably be killed by the police because he didn’t listen to their procedures, no, he wouldn’t need funeral since he killed too many ponies; the possibility of him killing a police officer is high because most deputies believe the perpetrator would listen to them; this is a fatal mistake.
“If I may ask, why are you so quick to take the decorations down?”
Rainbow Dash asked with a little anger, they seemed to only wanted to finish this funeral as fast as possible, not caring for Fluttershy; this was a misconcept of Rainbow Dash mind.
“The funeral ended and to leave the path free of harm, we take leave the eternal, after it ends, this is a bigger threat then Nightmare Moon, she wouldn’t kill, but this killer will, so please be careful.”
The mayor wished and hoped they will stay safe, this helped the group feel better, but fairly fixes everything.
“Oh Twilight, are you reporting the information you told me to the police, because if so, do it while the sun’s up, otherwise, take shelter inside the darkness is when the killer strikes.
She’s on point with that concept; Twilight was attacked at a very dark time. She probably should’ve mention more spooky also.
“Oh, I forgot momently, I remembered when you were speaking!”
Twilight remembered what she needed to do, she has to report this information, she just have to. She stepped off the stage and turned her head to the mayor. The rest of the group thought she was rushing, but realize the sun ain’t going to stay up forever. They accompanied their friend, walking down the stage safely. Rainbow Dash didn’t take the stairs, she just flew down, touching the ground.
“Thank for reminding me mayor, please stay inside and be safe! I got to report the description of the killer!”
Running to the police station, the others following; she knew the would, they are great friends who stick by your side no matter what.
“I knew you girls would accompanied me, thank you very much for your support.”
Twilight thanked the group with a slight smile.
“Friends stick together forever!”
Rainbow Dash encouragely said, flying again.
“Friendship is magic!”
The group said in unison, Pinkie Pie was the quite one, but she still said it. The group headed to the police station, where they hoped they will help them find the killer; fortunately, they might not have to report him? The police might have caught wind of him already? The group stuck together while heading to the station, Applejack and Rainbow Dash not running in head this time.