//------------------------------// // Day One: The New Lawyer // Story: Turnabout Bully // by Paradox Theory //------------------------------// August 1, 9:00 PM ????, Ponyville As the thunder and lightning crashed outside, A small purple filly walked through her empty home. A voice muttered, "For all the pain you caused. . . " "Hello?" The filly called out. A candelabra struck her from behind. And she knew no more. August 2, 6:00 AM Carousal Boutique I woke that morning like any morning, ready to go to work on my newest dress, when a panicked knocking came from my door. "One second!" I chimed as I hurried down the stairs. Opening the door, I was surprised to find AJ. "Rarity! Ya'll gotta come to the detention center!" Applejack practically yelled. "What's wrong?" I asked. "it's my little Applebloom! She's been accused of murder!" "How dreadful!" I exclaimed. "So who was murdered?" I asked as calmly as I could. "Diamond Tiara." AJ sighed, "But ah know she didn't do anything!" "And I believe you." I assured her. "Before we head to the detention center, I want to ask one last question AJ dear." I told AJ "All right, shoot." AJ replied. "Where was the murder scene?" AJ looked both ways before saying, "The Rich Manor." Alright then, I guess there's only one thing to do, "AJ dear, let's go see your sister." August 2, 6:30 AM Ponyville Detention Center Entrance "Hey!" Shouted somepony, "Who are you two and why are you here?" AJ and I turn to find a gruff looking pegasus with a magnifying glass cutie mark on a dark blue coat. "My name is Applejack, and I'm here to see Applebloom! My sister!" AJ practically yelled at the pegasus. "Whoa! Take it easy pal!" The pegasus said, trying to calm AJ. "I'm just doing my job." With that he removed his detective hat to reveal a dark brown mane and bright green eyes. "The name's Silver Wing, I'm the detective heading the case of Applebloom." I cringed at the Pegasus's noodle breath, "Pleased to make your acquaintance, I'm Rarity. I'm a close friend of Applejack's here." "Now that we've done introduced ourselves, ah'm going to see my sister." AJ huffed. I made to follow her, but Silver Wing stopped me. "Sorry pal, but I need you to promise that you won't get involved." Silver asked me. "Fine, I Pinkie Promise. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." I chanted. "Wha-?" Silver stuttered. "Don't ask." I answered. Shaking his head, Silver stepped aside, "Just go in." August 2, 6;35 AM Ponyville Detention Center Visitor's Room One We walked into the visitor's room, but I must say they could use some remodeling. "Rarity? Applejack?" A young country voice asked. Turning my attention to the window, I saw Applejack pressed up against it. "Now don't ya worry Sugarcube, Me an the girls will find somepony to fix it." "But Ah already told everypony that ah didn't do it!" Applebloom complained. "Yes, well, because of where they found you, they wouldn't believe you." I explained, "Do you know who your lawyer is?" "No, I overheard that if I don't have a lawyer by tonight, that I would be- that I would-" Applebloom began to cry. "Calm down little sis, we'll find somepony." AJ assured. She then turned to me, "Rarity, would ya be my sister's lawyer?" "AJ, I-I don't understand why you can't." I admitted. "When it comes down to it, ah don't have th' ability to talk like you do, an you have an eye fer detail. . ." AJ explained. "But I pinkie promised that I wouldn't get involved, would you have me break it?" I asked her. "Oh Rarity, I understand." Chirped a high pitched voice. "Pinkie?!" AJ and I exclaimed. "Yep!" Pinkie said happily. "How did you get in here?" AJ asked. Pinkie giggled, "I was talking to noodle boy outside, but after a few minutes he basically pushed me in here. . . I wonder why?" Pinkie explained. It's a real mystery Pinkie. "Well then, Applebloom?" I asked, causing Applebloom to look at me, "Do you have any papers that somepony here might have given you?" Applebloom nodded and showed me the papers. "Applebloom, do you want me to defend you in courtl today?" I asked her. "Ah do," Applebloom said, "So let's sign!" After filling out the papers, I turned to Pinkie, "Sorry again for breaking a Pinkie Promise." Pinkie giggled, "Rarity, something like this renders it null and void!" I smile at Pinkie's understanding. "Rarity, I think we should locate Princess Twilight before you go investigating." AJ suggested. "Yes, I suppose she could make it official," then an idea hit me, "And then I'd get the most pretty badge!" "Gah!" Muttered AJ as we left the building. August 2, 7:00 AM Ponyville Town Square "Are you sure Twilight is here Applejack?" I asked the orange earth pony next to me. "That's what Rainbow said!" Applejack shot back. "Rainbow said what?" Asked a new voice from behind us. We turn to find Twilight Sparkle looking back at us. "Twilight, I just did something, and I want you to make it official." I presented her Applebloom's letter of request. Twilight gave me a concerned look, "You want to be her lawyer?" "Yes." I said, "I have a keen eye for detail, and I know quite a bit about defending somepony." Twilight considered me for a moment. "Then you're her lawyer." She then levitated a small golden badge to me, "This will help you." I looked at the badge a moment, it was a beautifully crafted item, six differently colored jewels were placed in such a way it reminded me of the elements. "Well, I'll take my leave. Good luck Rarity." Twilight offered before leaving the square. "Well, I'd better get back to the farm." Applejack sighed, "Good luck investigating." But before she could leave I had another idea. "Applejack, do you still wish to help Applebloom in any way?" "Ah' course ah do. Why?" Applejack asked in confusion. "Well, while you might not be able to do the talking," I explained, "You could help me investigate, and be my Co-council?" Applejack looked at the ground. "Please!" I asked, "I don't think I can do this alone." Applejack then looked up and smiled, "Where do we start?"