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// Canterlot on Alert 
// Story: The Case of the Invaders of Canterlot City: A C.O.P.S. Crossover 
// by Brian Sheil 
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THE CASE OF THE INVADERS OF CANTERLOT CITY


C.O.P.S. File 62668


 In the peaceful neighborhood of Canterlot City, seven young teenage girls have seen their fair share of adventures. Especially if energy from the magical land of Equestria is involved. But, they'll soon find themselves face to face with characters more vicious than any villains they faced before. This includes their old arch enemies, the Dazzlings. Here's how the caper came down.      

The setting is Canterlot High School. It's here where Twilight Sparkle and her friends are in the cafeteria enjoying lunch, and each other. The girls were discussing the latest victory of the Wonderbolts.
"I heard that your game went well, Rainbow." Twilight praised.
"You bet." Rainbow Dash replied. "It was one of the hardest earned victory the Wonderbolts ever had."
"I'll bet Spitfire was very pleased." Rarity said.
"She sure was. She was very proud of my moves."
"Who wouldn't be proud?" Pinkie chirped. "You're one of the most valuable players on that team."
At another table, Spitfire and some of the Wonderbolts listened to the conversation and applauded Rainbow.
"How about that." Sunset said. "You're getting praise everywhere."
Rainbow Dash blushed. "I guess a little recognition is a good thing."
Just then, the cafeteria doors opened. In steps an important looking man. He wore an orange trench coat over a yellow shirt, red pants, black shoes, and a pair of sunglasses. Everybody looked at this man with interest. 
"Who's that?" Fluttershy wondered. "He looks so scary."
Sunset looked at the man, and realized something. "I think that's Federal Agent Baldwin P. Vess."
"Baldwin P. Vess?" Twilight asked. "From Empire City?"
"I believe so, Twi."
The Wonderbolts were just as surprised.
"Did Sunset say Baldwin P. Vess?" Sky Stinger asked.
"She sure did." Spitfire replied. "It must be very important if a federal agent comes to our school."
Walking across the cafeteria, Vess soon stopped at the Rainbooms' table. He soon addressed them. "Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie,  Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Sunset Shimmer, and Twilight Sparkle."
"That's us." Twilight replied. "What can we do for you?" 
"I'd like to see you seven in the principal's office right away."
This got the girls scared. Later, at Principal Celestia's office, Baldwin P. Vess explains to the girls about his appearance. 
"I apologize for this sudden change of your schedule." Vess said. "But, we of the COPS need your help."
"WHAT?!" Sunset gasped. "Why does the Central Organization of Police Specialists need our help?"
"Because Canterlot City has unwanted visitors. You girls probably know of a dangerous man known as Big Boss."
"I have." Applejack replied. "From what I heard, this guy is more dangerous than a bull in a rodeo ring."
“That’s right.” Sunset realized. “He’s Empire City’s criminal kingpin.”
“You’re correct, Miss Sunset Shimmer.” Vess praised. “Big Boss is one of most ruthless characters you’d ever meet.”
Rainbow Dash soon had a thought. "Are you saying that this Big Boss guy is here in Canterlot City?"
"Not only him, Miss Rainbow Dash." Vess answered. "But, he brought his whole gang with him."
The girls gasped hearing that news. Even Principal Celestia was shocked. 
"You mean all of the Crooks of Empire City are here in our town?" Celestia asked.
"I'm afraid so, Principal Celestia." Vess replied. "He figures that he and his gang could cause plenty of trouble in a new environment."
"Why would you want these girls in particular?" Luna wondered.
"These girls know Canterlot City well. So, they might have an advantage over Big Boss. Of course, we of the COPS will be there to help out."
"Probably because you know about the Crooks better than us, Agent Vess." Twilight said. 
"That right, Miss Twilight Sparkle. But, please. Call me Bulletproof. That's my codename."
The girls felt very honored to help Empire City’s elite police force. Later, when the school bell rings the end of the day, everyone left for home.  Twilight and her friends were thinking of the offer made by Agent Vess. Soon, Trixie Lulamoon approached the group.
“Greetings from the Great and Powerful Trixie!” The magical protege greeted.
“What do you want?” Dash asked angrily.
“Calm down, Dashie.” Sunset comforted. “We have bigger things to think about.”
"So, what DO you want, Trixie?" Pinkie asked.
“I heard that somebody paid you a visit.” Trixie said. “May I ask who?”
Twilight gave specific information. “Baldwin P. Vess, Federal Agent. Codename: Bulletproof. Specialty: COPS commander.”
Trixie’s eyes widened. “You were visited by the leader of COPS? What for?”
“Bulletproof told us that Big Boss and his whole gang are here in our town.” Applejack informed.
“And, we were recruited by him to defeat these hoodlums.” Rarity added.
"I'm a little weary about this assignment you girls were given." Trixie said. "These crooks are the most wanted criminals in Empire City. And, they may not be the only ones infiltrating our fair city. Farewell, for now."
As Trixie left, this got Fluttershy thinking. "She's right. There maybe other shady characters besides the Crooks?"
"You mean like Boll Weevil, Mukluk McLuck, Jenny Wringer, and Small Guy?" Dash asked.
"I'm afraid so."
"We need to study about these characters so we'll know who we're dealing with." Twilight suggested.
Her friends nodded as the seven friends left for home. Meanwhile, looking at the city from a distance stands a hefty man. He wears a white jacket over a pink shirt with a black tie, blue pants, and black shoes. His left hand is metal. He has a walking stick with an eagle carved on it. This man is Big Boss, leader of the Crooks. 
"Ah, Canterlot City." Big Boss said pleasingly. "A great change of pace for me. My gang of Crooks will have a field day around here." He pets his pet weasel, Scratch, who's on his shoulder. "Those seven magic girls I hear about  might know how to handle the likes of Abacus Cinch and the Dazzlings.  But, they haven't dealt with the villains of Empire City." He soon makes a call on his phone. "Squeeky Kleen, get my limo ready."