Blue Bolt looked down at his son. He was in a coma, the doctors said that his chances of waking up were slim, and if he did wake up there could be significant brain damage. They had also said that he would never be able to fly again. Blue knew that Lightning's career in the army was over. Blue Bolt was shaking with rage, they had taken Applelooza but not without casualties, to make matters worse, Lightning's partner had gone missing in action. He wanted revenge.
Looking towards his private secretary he ordered her "Get me, Rainbow Dash, Now" Nodding she quickly left to finish her task. Since the war started, Rainbow Dash had declared that she was taking a stance of neutrality and was instead used as a mediator between the two sides. Flying between both Cloudsdale and Canterlot; bringing messages from one place to the other.
As soon as Rainbow entered his office she immediately told him "I'm not changing my mind, so don't even ask"
"I need you to do something for me," He said.
"I ain't fighting and I'm not spying for you" she exclaimed outright.
Blue sighed before asking "Do you still meet with Twilight Sparkle and if so when?"
This instantly made Dash suspicious "Why?" she questioned.
Blue didn't answer at first but then he told her "I just need to know"
At first, Rainbow didn't want to answer but then relented "Yes. The next time we'll be meeting should be tomorrow. Twilight wants to figure out how to put an end to this war with diplomacy" She laughed hollowfully, knowing full well that the only end to this war was if one side was completely destroyed. Truth be told, Rainbow got the instinct impression that her friends didn't trust her, they had stopped inviting her to the war briefings.
Blue took out a briefcase and then placed it on the table that sat in between them. "When you next see her I want you to give this briefcase to her"
Rainbow went to open it but Blue immediately stopped her snapping "Don't open it"
"What's in it?" Dash asked.
Blue then explained "Twilight recently reached out to me expressing an interest to find peace, She asked for some sensitive documents. These are those documents that are meant for her eyes, only."
"Why can't you deliver them yourselves"
"If I did that then tomorrow's headlines would be 'PLA leader captured in Canterlot'" He said sarcastically.
Rainbow, getting the point, reluctantly agreed. After taking the briefcase, which felt heavy, Blue Bolt added "Tell her that it is of an old friend."
Watching Rainbow fly off with the briefcase Blue Bolt released a sinister smile.
***
Scootaloo's heart was racing. During the entire journey, Scootaloo thrashed and struggled in her bindings, to no avail. Every time she moved her front hooves her rear hooves would be pulled same vice versa. When they arrived at their destination, Scootaloo was dumped on the floor. She heard one of the stallions whoop "We've caught one!" along with the sound of a door slamming shut.
Scootaloo tried to shout but only releasing muffled grunts "Mmmmph, mmph", She didn't know if they were legitimate soldiers or Bounty hunters. When the war started, the equestrian government paid for any capture of a PLA soldier.
After what seemed like hours but in reality was only a few minutes, she heard the door open again. And the sound of hoofsteps coming towards her. She heard what sounded like a mare's voice "The boss isn't here yet so we can have some fun before she gets here"
Suddenly her gag was ripped out of her mouth. "What is your name?" The unknown voice asked.
"Fuck you" She spat. Suddenly she screamed in pain as what felt like a hoof slapping her across the face. Acting on instinct she tried to cover her stinging cheek with her hoof but was unsuccessful, the ropes were too strong.
The voice asked again "Tell me your name and no messing around this time", Scootaloo's breath caught in her throat as what felt like a knife was being held against her exposed neck.
Gulping she whimpered "Scootaloo"
She then felt a hoof stroking her mane "Good girl, keep answering my questions then we won't hurt you"
The voice then asked, "Now what are your army's next plans?"
Scootaloo scrunched her eyes up in fear as she answered shakily "I don't know" She then braced herself for another slap but none came.
Instead, the voice tutted calmly "Oh Scootaloo, what happened to being honest. I'm disappointed" Suddenly she felt her limbs being released from her bonds. Before she could make a break for it she was enveloped in a unicorn's aura and lifted onto a table. She felt her hooves be tied to each table leg, and she then felt a towel be placed over her face. In the distance, she could hear the distinct sound of water running from a tap. "Maybe this will bring back your honesty"
Suddenly Freezing - cold water was dropped onto her face causing her to ventilate, breathing in more water in the process. Overall it felt like she was drowning. Finally, the twisted mare lifted the sodden towel off her face making her cough and splutter. "What are your next plans" she growled.
Scootaloo coughed "Please I don't know, I'm telling the truth!"
The mare ignored her and covered her face again with the drenched towel. Prepared for it, she tried to dodge it but failed as once again Scootaloo felt like she was drowning. There was only one word that could describe this: torture. This time it had lasted longer but eventually the rag was pulled off her face. "Now tell me"
Scootaloo was shaking from cold and fear, shivering she weakly said "I don't know. I'm just a cadet"
However the mare wasn't listening, she gave her one last warning "I swear if you don't tell me the plans then I will cut your wings off" This made Scootaloo's blindfolded eyes turn to pinpricks as she remembered the horrible execution of Flash Dive all those years ago.
Scootaloo exclaim "I have been telling the truth, I don't know anything!"
"You clearly don't want to be a pegasus then. Say goodbye to your precious wings", The deranged mare then took a hacksaw in her magic.
Scootaloo started to scream "NOOO PLEASE NO!"
Just as she had the hacksaw positioned on the wing the door burst open and a familiar voice shouted "What the hell do ya think yer doing"....