"Whew. That was close. You almost blew it Rainbow." Twilight exited the Hospital with the others.
Rainbow gave an annoyed face, "What do you mean almost blew it!? I did exactly what you told me to do." She flew up in Twilight's face. Applejack pushed Rainbow aside, and had her turn to speak.
"Say Twilight. Why did ya ask us to act that why around the feller? We acted as if he was our best friend. We just meet him, and don't know much about him." "She has a point darling. Why did you tell us to act that way? You said it sternly as well." Said Rarity, her face showing concern.
"Well, um." Twilight tried to stay calm, but she instantly had a nervous face. "Well, spit it out." Said Rainbow Dash pointing at her.
"Fine." Twilight said defeated. "I think we are not seeing who Joel truly is."
Pinkie Pie then jumped in, "Silly Twilight. Of course we know who he is. He's a hairless ape, duh." "No, not in that way Pinkie. I think there is more too him then meets the eye. And I think I know where he came from." She looked at the sky worried.
"Where do you suppose he came from darling." Now Rarity was starting to get nervous, afraid of the answer.
Twilight then faced the ground, "I Believe he came from.......Tartarus."
DUH DUH DUUUUUUH
The girls turn around to see Pinkie holding a voice recorder. "What?"
The attention soon went back to Twilight. Everyone stared at Twilight. "Whoa whoa whoa. Is she for real." Rainbow said jokingly. Applejack gave a quick glare at her and moved her attention to Twilight.
"Say what." She said bluntly.
Fluttershy now got in the conversation. "Um. How do you know if he is from Tartarus. I hope he isn't." She shakes behind her hair, afraid of the thought of another evil monster trying to take over Equestria.
"Well. When he was in the hospital. I looked up on animals of equestria in my library. None of the animals in the books I read fit his description. Secondly. He was able to take out a whole pack of timber wolves. A normal pony would have trouble taking out one. They didn't even form into their giant form. They must of thought it was not worth it. Finally. As he was fighting the timber wolves, I felt some kind of magic connected to him. I wasn't able to identify what kind of magic it was. But I was able to tell that the magic seemed to be dormant."
"You mean like sleeping, right?" Applejack asked.
"Well kinda."
Rainbow Dash landed by Applejack and gave Twilight a blank look. " Do you really think that he is an escaped creature from Tartarus, waiting for the right time to strike, and saved us to make himself look good. Twilight, I think you might be over reacting a bit."
"I am not over reacting!" Twilight yelled.
Everyone was taken aback by her sudden outburst. Twilight calmed down and lowered her head. "Sorry everypony. Ever since Tireks rampage, I have been more cautious around strange things. Celestial never knew he escaped, and Joel could have escaped as well when Cerberus left his post. Sorry if I am acting as a jerk, but as a princess of Equestria, it's my job to protect everypony from threats. Joel could very well be a threat. I hope you understand."
Fluttershy walked up to Twilight and gave her a hug. "It's ok Twilight. I understand. But I think you should not think of him as a monster just because he's different."
"She's right Twilight. I'm pretty sure thinking of him as a monster is not really a princess of FRIENDSHIP thing. Though I think we should keep an eye on him. If he shows any sign of being evil. Then he'll be having a date with my hooves." Rainbow put a smug look on her face, hitting her two front hooves together.
Twilight mood brightened. "Your right. I shouldn't jugde him. But we still need to be careful. What should we do with him?"
Everyone put a hoof on their chin and thought for a moment. Pinkie suddenly got an idea.
"Why don't we take him to Princess Celestia as our prisoner." She said with a smile.
Rarity stepped in. "Don't you think that's a little harsh darling?" She thought maybe they could just ask the princess's to come here.
"Pinkie, thats not a bad idea. But lets change it a bit. I know! How about I go to Chanterlote, get some guards, bring them here. And have them put a sleeping spell on him."
"Uh, Twilight. Don't ye have guards at yer castle?" Applejack asked. "Oh. Um....no. No guards makes the place seem more welcome. Plus I can handle myself. Besides, we need those guards guarding Chanterlote."
"Oh, that makes sense. Thanks." Applejack smiled.
Rainbow moved Applejack aside to have her turn. "Why don't you just put him to sleep now, and we take him to Chanterlote. Or just send a letter to Princess Celestia and ask for some guards." Rainbow had some good points, but Twilight had an answer.
"Well first off. Only guards have rights to take prisoners, and plus I need to go to Chanterlote for a meeting. So it's the perfect time to bring this up."
Rainbow thought for a moment. She nodded. "Your right Twilight. Maybe your plan isn't that bad. When do you have to go?" She asked.
"Tomorrow actually. So, who's going to take care of Joel while I'm gone?" Twilight asked. Locking him in her castle would obviously make him angry and try to escape. And someone needs to keep an eye on him.
Rarity was the first to answer. "Sorry darling. I have to complete an order heading to the Crystal Empire. I need as much time as possible to complete the dresses."
"Well I could do it. But I have a ton a baking to do tomorrow. Sorry." Said Pinkie.
Fluttershy was next. "Well, um. Tomorrow is cleaning day. I'd love to take care of him, but I have a lot of dirt and mud to clean." She said disappointed.
"Sorry Twilight. I'm busy as well. I've gotta help Big Mac plow the fields. I also think he said something about a worm infestation."
Everyone turned to Rainbow Dash. "Please tell me you have nothing to do tomorrow." Said Twilight.
Rainbow had planned on practicing some new moves. She knew if she took Joel in. She would have to keep an eye on him. Which means no tricks. "Well um, I." Rainbow really wanted to fly tomorrow, but she couldn't just ditch her friends needs like that. She's the element of loyalty for crying out loud.
"Yeah, I'm free tomorrow. I'll take care of him."
Twilight ran to her and gave her a hug. "Thanks Rainbow." "Yeah yeah your welcome. Now what do you want me to do with him when he's out?" She asked pushing Twilight off her. "Just keep him in your house. And make sure he knows nothing about this conversation. Ok."
"You got it." Rainbow saluted. She then flew off to her house to get ready. On the way she though about what just she agreed to do. "Man. I hope I made the right chose."