//------------------------------// // Hidden Agendas // Story: Itty-Bitty Bite Size Stories // by gallagsp the corgi //------------------------------// "This had better be good, General, you know my time is precious." The mysterious mare in the shadows said to one of her subordinates. "Yes ma'am, and I would never think to come to you unless it were of the utmost importance." The general removed his beret and held his salute, he was nervous. His boss was not known for her hospitality when it came to being interrupted. Whether it was good news or not. "Well?" She responded. "Get on with it, I don't have all day." "Uh, Right, my apologies, ma'am." He cleared his throat and took a deep breath. "We have reports from the front. The enemy is being routed, several have been captured and are on route to our testing facilities. The scientists have had a major breakthrough in uncovering their magic abilities, and they expect a full understanding and utilization by the end of the month." "Good." The mare smiled a crooked smile, sending chills down the general's spine. "And what of the resistance?" "All that remains are a few pockets of resistance left. The west zone is nearly entire under your control, ma'am." He swallowed hard, not wanting to deliver the next bit of news. "You seem troubled, general. What else is there?" "Well," The general shifted uncomfortably. "We have reports of an enemy commando that isn't in our database. Captured enemy forces refuse to reveal her identity, even if threatened with death." "What DO we know, general?" The mare's satisfied mood was quickly fading to anger. "We know that she's a Pegasus with multiple hair colors, we know she's fast, and we know she has abilities beyond what a normal Pegasus should be able to do. She survived a nuclear-scale blast that she created when she impacted the ground." This news didn't surprise the mare. Then again, not much surprised her. "Very well, general. You are dismissed." "Ma'am, I suggest we come up with some way to-" "Dosvidanya, General, you are dismissed. I have much to think about. I will do something about this new threat. "Yes ma'am." The general left the room. The mysterious mare chuckled to herself, her scowl turning to a sinister smirk. This commando was not an issue. She figured, leaning forward slightly so the light illuminated her face. In fact, she would deal with her personally. After all, she was Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash's best friend.