Shining Armor had to think of a way to lure the Assassins out and arrest them without giving away who he is. It was difficult in Las Pegasus, since the roads were extremely busy, making it easy for the assassins to blend in and escape if anything suspicious occurred. So, he had to come up with a way to spot anypony suspicious enough to arrest without making a scene or mistake.
“What have we got?” Shining Armor asked the platoon leader.
“We saw some leave, but none looked suspicious what-so-ever. I think the hideout is hidden in that bar.”
“Thanks, I'm going in. Continue your work.”
“Thank you sir, I will.”
Shining Armor went inside with an ordinary outfit instead of his uniform.
“Welcome to Sharp-eye bar.” The bartender said. “What can I get for you?”
“Something strong.”
“Sure thing, how about punch.”
“Oh yeah, sounds good.”
While he was drinking, he looked around for any suspicious doors and passageways. He decided to first ask a question.
“Do you know anypony coming and going through here?”
“Some regular customers but no one else.”
He then looked at what the bartender did not have and asked him to get some milk to add to his punch since there was not any up front.
“Oh, sure just let me go to the back and get a glass.” The bartender said.
A few seconds later as Shining Armor expected, a wall opened, and out came an assassin with his uniform on. He then tried to walk out the door before he got a sword in front of his neck. Some guards were waiting outside the door.
“Are there anymore?” Shining Armor asked.
“Uhh...no...I...” the assassin pony said in agony.
“You so much as call for help and I will immediately slice up your legs that you can't trot!"
“I mean it, there are no more!”
“How do I get in?”
“Push the lightly colored brick in the center.”
Quickly, he gave the assassin to the guards and went to the wall and pressed it but saw the bartender in fear on the ground.
“Get up, go home, this bar is closed for the night.”
“Yeah, definitely.” The bartender said and quickly left.
Shining Armor walked into the base and looked around and indeed found no one in the base. He quickly came out and ordered all guards to return to Canterlot castle.
“Well, that was interesting.” Shining Armor said.
He then was about to go to Ponyville to help when he first thought of meeting an old friend. He then walked over to the best bakery in Trotsville, a small town in Las Pegasus.
“Welcome to the Razzle Dazzle Bakery. What can I get for...” She suddenly realized who it was.
“Why, if it isn't Shining Armor!” She said in a surprise response as she came out from around the counter.
“Razzleberry!” He said as he hugged her.
“You do not write anymore don't you? I mean look at you. I have not heard from you in so long.”
“I'm sorry Razzleberry; I have been busy and such.”
“Just try to keep in contact from now on o.k?”
“Sure thing, so how is your colt friend?” Shining Armor asked.
“Well, I still have not seen him in a while but I hope to see him soon. So tell me what brought you here?”
“I'm on a mission.”
“Celestia's orders I'm sure.”
“No, actually it is from a friend of mine named Headline.”
“Oh yeah, I heard of him, one of the greatest reporters in Equestria. I read the Equestrian News Newspaper you know. I love how he entertains us with what he knows and the truth and effort he puts into it.”
“Wait, he is that popular here in Las Pegasus?” Shining Armor said in shock.
“Oh yeah, many ponies here love his work.”
“I thought it was only in the local area of Ponyville and Canterlot.”
“Nope, Headline probably did not tell you but since he has been writing articles, the manager and Healdine wanted to expand the newspaper further.”
“Can't wait to inform him that. But, did you know his brother was assassinated?”
“No...oh poor kid.” Razzleberry said sadly.
“Yeah, it is part of my mission. We are out here to find the assassins. His brother was one too but was never one of these assassins. Their goal is to take over Equestria.”
“I hope you are able to find them all.” Razzleberry said in support.
“Me too. Headline and Bold, his father, are our only hope. So, I better get going. Nice talking to you.
“Definitely...wait, before you go, here have my famous razzleberry pie on me.”
“Oh, thank you very much.”
“Tell Headline that I have his full support.”
“I will and thank you.”