//------------------------------// // Agents // Story: Sonic and Equestria Girls // by SonicAKG //------------------------------// Agents chapter It was an early morning in the city of Canterlot. Shadow was skating through the streets and leaving behind a red trail as he went, headed for school. As he was dashing through, Shadow’s wrist began to beep. Shadow looked down on his wrist and tapped it. “Agent Shadow, do you copy? I repeat, do you copy?” a voice answered from his wrist. “Yes sir. What’s the situation?” Shadow asked. “We have news on your next assignment. Last week, a dangerous criminal escaped custody while being transported towards a G.U.N holding facility. The incident left 3 operatives injured and the theft of a G.U.N vehicle.” The voice replied. “Sounds bad. What’s the name of this criminal anyway?” Shadow asked. “I’ll provide you with an image shortly.” The voice answered. Shadow arrived at the entrance of Canterlot High. As he did, Shadow dashed to a nearby tree and hid behind it to make sure no one could see. Shadow looked down at his wrist and as he did a hologram appeared. It was of a large, strongly built man who appeared to be in his 50s. He was wearing white and black uniform with yellow stripes on the pants. He had white hair and red eyes with white skin. “Here is the perpetrator Agent Shadow. He goes by the name of BugBear. He’s wanted for heavy armed robbery and theft. After he escaped from custody, there were sightings of a man fitting his description in Canterlot City. Seeing as you reside here, your assignment is to capture him and bring him back to custody.” The voice instructed Shadow. “Understood. Initiating the mission now.” Shadow replied. “Be careful. He’s quite dangerous.” The voice warned Shadow with concern. “It’s nothing I won’t be able to handle.” Shadow said with confidence. “Shadow, out.” Shadow pressed a button his wrist and prepared to leave the tree, just as he was about to, he noticed Lyra and Bon Bon walking up the school steps. “Last night was so amazing! It was so fun baking those brownies with you!” Lyra said with delight. “Anything’s fun with my best friend! You complete me.” Bon Bon replied with delight. Just then, the two of them heard a beeping sound coming from the watch on Bon Bon’s wrist. “What’s that?” Lyra asked. “Oh my watch is just acting up. This happens from time to time. Why don’t you go on ahead? I’ll meet up with you inside.” Bon Bon said. “Ok, see you later!” Lyra said. She then walked through the doors of CHS. As soon as she was out of sight, Bon Bon looked around to make sure no one was around. She then dashed behind a tree nearby to Shadows. Shadow looked on with curiosity. Bon Bon pressed her watch. “Special agent Sweetie-Drops, can you hear me? This is Agent Furlong.” A voice said from her watch. “Loud and clear. What’s wrong Agent?” Bon Bon asked. (“Special agent Sweetie-Drops?”) Shadow thought to himself. “I’m afraid that I have some very bad news. It’s BugBear, he’s on the loose.” Agent Furlong said. Bon Bon’s eyes widened. “What?! How?!” Bon Bon asked bewildered. “He escaped while he was being transported to a facility headed by G.U.N. I should’ve known those guys would mess it up.” Agent Furlong explained. Upon hearing this, Shadow raised an eyebrow but he kept quiet. “Apparently there have been reports of him being in Canterlot. He’s probably there to get revenge on you for capturing him.” Agent Furlong continued. “Be careful and keep your guard up.” “Don’t worry Furlong. I captured him once and I can do it again.” Bon Bon replied. She pressed her watch and began to walk from the tree. “You’re an agent?” Bon Bon heard Shadow ask. She turned around and saw him approaching her. “What?! How much of that did you hear?” Bon Bon asked with worry. “I heard enough. I think you have some explaining to do. Don’t bother denying anything.” Shadow told her. Bon Bon sighed. “Ok. As you heard, my real name is Special agent Sweetie-Drops. I work for an organization known as S.M.I.LE.” Bon Bon explained. “S.M.I.L.E? Seriously? That sounds so cuddly and cute.” Shadow said with distaste. “Well, G.U.N sounds too dark and edgy.” Bon Bon shot back. “Fair enough.” Shadow admitted. “As I was saying. I’m one of the agency’s top agents. I captured a criminal called BugBear a year ago. Now it looks like he’s on the loose in Canterlot and he’s probably after me. I have to find him before anyone gets hurt.” Bon Bon explained. “Well what do you know, I was just given the same assignment. Do as you will but just don’t get in my way. We’ll just see whoever catches him first.” Shadow stated. He began to walk off but Bon Bon stopped him. “Wait. Shadow, since the two of us have the same case, why don’t we just work together to capture him? We would get the job done a lot quicker and much more efficiently.” Bon Bon suggested. “That doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Ok, let’s do it.” Shadow replied. “Good. We should exchange contact information to keep in touch, notify the other whenever we’ve found a lead.” Bon Bon said. She then took out her phone and Shadow did the same. They exchanged phones and wrote down each other’s numbers. They handed their phones back to each other. “Thanks.” Bon Bon said. Just then Lyra walked out of the door. “Bon Bon? Are you coming in? The bells going to ring any minu-“ Lyra began to say before she noticed Shadow. “Oh, uh, hi Shadow.” Lyra said nervously. “Hey.” Shadow said. “Sorry about the delay Lyra. I’ll be coming with you now.” Bon Bon said. She then walked towards Lyra and the two of them marched up the steps into the school. “Bon Bon, why were you talking to Shadow? You’re always telling me how you think he’s scary.” Lyra asked. “I need Shadow’s help for a really important project. And he’s not that scary once you get to know him.” Bon Bon replied. “Really important project? Is there something I can help with?” Lyra asked. “No, for this project, I just need Shadow’s help.” Bon Bon replied. “Oh, ok.” Lyra said with a small hint displeasure in her voice. Outside, Shadow brought his wrist up and tapped it. “HQ? I have a request. Can you tell me anything about an organization known as S.M.I.L.E?” Shadow asked. “S.M.I.L.E? What does that third-rate wannabe organization have to do with this?” A voice from his wrist responded. “One of their agents and I have the same assignment. We’ve decided to work together.” Shadow explained. “Ha! Believe me, you’re better off doing this mission solo.” The voice said. Just then the doors to CHS opened and Pinkie Pie came out of them. She noticed Shadow outside. “Aha! There you are Shadow! I was afraid that you wouldn’t show up today!” Pinkie said happily. “I gotta go, we’ll discuss this later.” Shadow whispered. “Who were you talking to?” Pinkie Pie asked. “A man in my wrist who tells me what to do.” Shadow replied bluntly. Pinkie stared at him for a while in silence. “Ok then! Let’s go in!” She said enthusiastically as she grabbed his wrist and brought him inside CHS. Later it was lunchtime at CHS. The Rainbooms sat a table alongside Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Manic and Silver. Lyra and Bon Bon got their meal and sat down at one table. “Oh my goodness, I can’t believe we both got A’s on our Math test!” Lyra said. “I can’t believe we got the exact same score!” Bon Bon said happily. “You know what they say, good minds think alike.” Lyra told her. Just then Shadow teleported in the cafeteria. People turned and noticed. It was strange for him to be in the cafeteria during lunch time. Shadow looked around and he saw the table Bon Bon was sitting at. Shadow walked over to her table. “Bon Bon, I found some extra information on that ‘thing’ we talked about this morning. I figured since you’re free now, we could discuss more about it in depth.” Shadow told her. “Oh yeah, ‘that’.” Bon Bon replied. She then turned to Lyra. “I’m sorry Lyra, but could you give me and Shadow a minute? We need some privacy. Please?” Bon Bon asked. “Oh sure, anything for my best friend.” Lyra said with a little disappointment in her voice. Lyra then took her tray and walked over to sit down with Derpy and her bandmates. Shadow then sat across from Bon Bon. “What did you find?” Bon Bon asked. “I was looking at all the sightings that BugBear was. I noticed that all these areas had something in common, a pattern.” Shadow told her. “What would that be?” Bon Bon asked. Shadow took out his phone and he showed a map of 4 areas of the sightings to Bon Bon. “These are all factories.” Bon Bon replied. “Yeah, all mechanical factories. I took a look at the reports of the thefts. They said that most of the mechanics for their machines were missing.” Shadow told her. “That doesn’t make any sense. It’s true that BugBear is a thief, but he usually only steals money. Why hasn’t he gone to any of banks in Canterlot?’ Bon Bon wondered. “I’d like to know that as well.” Shadow commented. As they were speaking, the two of them were being observed by the students. People whispered in curiosity, while Lyra looked on with a little sadness. “Are you guys seeing what I’m seeing?’ Rainbow Dash said in disbelief. “Shadow actually socializing with someone.” Sonic said. “Normally he just goes on the roof and starts brooding.” “But why isn’t he sitting here, with his friends?‼” Pinkie wondered out loud with mild annoyance. “Could it perhaps be that our dear Shadow has found himself to be..smitten?” Rarity suggested. “What?! ” Pinkie exclaimed. “No way, not Shadow.” Knuckles said. At their table, Bon Bon noticed the stares that people were giving them. “Uh, Shadow? People are staring.” Bon Bon said. “So?” Shadow said. “It’s a little uncomfortable.” Bon Bon told him. “Ok, I can fix that.” Shadow said. He grabbed Bon Bon’s shoulder and he teleported the two of them out of the cafeteria. Lyra opened her mouth a little and people began to whisper more. “That was a little suspicious.” Sunset said. “Maybe Shadow’s got himself a girl after all. Way to go.” Manic said proudly. “I don’t think so! Even if he did, why would he pick Bon Bon? Why?!” Pinkie said with a little irritation, causing her to bend her spoon. Shadow and Bon Bon teleported to the rooftop. “Can you give me a heads up next time you do that?” Bon Bon asked. “Anyway, I was suggesting afterschool, we head towards one of the factories and investigate.” Shadow said. “ We should be able to find a lead.” “Good idea. Let’s go immediately afterschool ends.” Bon Bon said. The two of them heard the bell ring. “Now, can you get us off here? I’m scared of heights.” Bon Bon requested. Shadow again grabbed Bon Bon’s shoulder and he teleported. The two of them were now in the hallway. “Again, give me a heads up next time.” Bon Bon said slightly annoyed. “See you later.” Shadow said as he walked off, leaving her alone. Then, Bon Bon was approached by Lyra. “Sorry about leaving you like that Lyra.” Bon Bon told her. “Oh, I don’t mind that, Hehehe. Anyway, why did you and Shadow head to the roof?” Lyra asked. “Oh he didn’t like it being all crowded in there. Nevermind that, let’s head to science.” Bon Bon said. The two of them walked off. Another bell rang to signify that the day had ended. Students began to walk out of CHS. Lyra and Bon began to walk down the steps out of the school. “Afterschool, let’s head to the mall. I hear they have these 4 new ice cream flavours which are to die for!” Lyra suggested happily. Bon Bon looked a little uncomfortable at her suggestion. “What’s wrong?” Lyra asked her. “Lyra…..I was planning on heading out somewhere with Shadow.” Bon Bon managed to say. “Oh.” Lyra said with disappointment. “Well, why doesn’t he just join the two of us? The more the merrier, right?” “Actually…I planned for it to just be Shadow and I. Only the two of us.” Bon Bon said with hesitation. “But we haven’t spent much time together today.” Lyra said again with disappointment. “I’m sorry Lyra. I really am. Shadow’s just really important right now.” Bon Bon told her. “I promise, I’ll make up for it tomorrow.” She added in a reassuring tone. In front of the school, Shadow pulled up with his black motorcycle. “Bon Bon, we should get going.” Shadow told her. “Coming.” Bon Bon said. She then turned to Lyra. “Again, I’m really sorry about this.” Bon Bon descended down the stairs. She came on the motorcycle behind Shadow and wrapped her arms around his waist. The two of them rode off. Lyra looked dejected. Sonic and the rest noticed this as well. “She and Shadow sure have been spending a lot of time together.” Fluttershy commented. Pinkie Pie stood there and she began steam up, with her bright pink skin turning red and she gave off steam. “Pinkie, are you feelin’ ok?” AppleJack asked. “I’m perfectly fine!” Pinkie declared. She then blew up four balloons before popping them aggressively. As they rode, Shadow spoke up. “Your friend seems to be disappointed by how much we have to interact.” Shadow said. “I know. She must feel like I’m abandoning her. I feel terrible. I just wish I could tell her the truth, but I can’t put her in any danger.” Bon Bon said with disappointment. “Let’s catch BugBear quickly then.” Shadow said. “By the way, if you’re as fast as Sonic, then why do you have a motorcycle?” Bon Bon asked. “I just really like this bike.” Shadow responded. The two of them pulled up to a factory. It read Canterlot Machinery supplies. Shadow parked his motorcycle and the two of them got off it. “This was the first one he was spotted at.” Shadow told her. The two of them entered the factory. It was quite empty except for a few workers wearing blue coats and man wearing a grey suit, to signify he was the manager. He noticed Shadow and Bon Bon. “Hey, what are you two kids doing?” He asked. Shadow pulled up a red badge with the G.U.N symbol. “I’m a special operative of G.U.N. I’m here to investigate the theft of the machinery that you experienced not too long ago. Maybe I could find some leads.” Shadow replied. “By the way, she’s with me.” Shadow added on as he pointed to Bon Bon. “Aren’t you a little young to be an operative?” The manager asked. “Do you want to know who robbed you or not? Just point me in the right direction.” Shadow said impatiently. The manager pointed right. “That’s where we were robbed.” He said. Shadow and Bon Bon walked in the direction he pointed and he followed them. “Thank you.” Bon Bon said. Shadow and Bon Bon arrived at the scene. It was a small room and it was filled with empty shelves were machine parts should have been. “What was in here?” Shadow asked. “Parts used to make mechanical cranes, drilling machines, you name it.” The manager responded. “Could you give us a second?” Shadow asked. The manager left the room. “It doesn’t make any sense, why would BugBear just steal machinery parts?” Bon Bon asked. “You’re right, especially considering how you said that’s not his style. He hit all the other places and stole the same thing. I’m starting to think someone else might be behind this.” Shadow said. “Why would you say that?” Bon Bon asked. “Did he ever strategically steal from certain locations before?” Shadow asked her. “No, he just stole from wherever.” Bon Bon explained. “Exactly. He’s free and now he changes his patterns. I think someone’s hired him.” Shadow deduced. “But why would anyone hire BugBear? And to steal machinery parts?” Bon Bon commented. “I don’t know yet, but I think we’ve gotten a little closer to finding him.” Shadow said. “We have all that we need. Let’s go.” Shadow grabbed Bon Bon and he teleported the two of them. The manager came in shortly after. “Hey, is everything all rig-“. He began to say before he saw the room was empty. He looked confused. “What the?” He said as he scratched his head. Shadow and Bon Bon teleported in front of his bike. “Stop doing that!” Bon Bon said. “Whatever. Anyway, I’m going to contact G.U.N and see if they have any more sightings.” Shadow said as the two of them began to get on his bike. “I’ll do the same with S.M.I.L.E. We have to catch BugBear!” Bon Bon said. “I’ve been meaning to ask this. Why does he call himself BugBear? I just feel ridiculous saying it.” Shadow said. “I don’t know either. Maybe you can ask him when we catch him.” Bon Bon said. She and Shadow then rode off. Shadow then came in front of her house and he dropped her off. “Contact me as soon as you find anything.” Shadow said. “Sure thing.” Bon Bon said. Shadow then rode off. Bon Bon entered her house and she walked up the stairs to her room. In her room, she looked around and saw a picture of Lyra and her from when they were in 8th grade. She sighed. “Lyra when this is all over, we’ll be able to hang out like before.” Bon Bon said. It was then early in the morning. Bon Bon was in her bed, sleeping. Then a ringing noise went off next to her. Bon Bon moved her arm and groped around to find the source. She couldn’t reach it, so she got up in her bed and wiped her eyes. In front of her, she saw Shadow holding his phone out in front of her. She screamed loudly. “Shadow?! What are you doing in my room?!” Bon Bon asked bewildered. “Get up and get dressed. I found some major information late last night.” Shadow told her. “Still, you just can’t barge into my room like that! That’s breaking and entering!” Bon Bon said. “I didn’t break anything. I waited outside your house and teleported in here.” Shadow explained. Bon Bon sighed. “Ok, wait outside. I’ll be out.” Bon Bon said. Shadow teleported out of her room, leaving Bon Bon alone to get dressed. Outside of her house, Shadow waited for a while until Bon Bon came out. She and Shadow began to walk. “What did you find?” Bon Bon asked. “I had a friend of mine at G.U.N hack into the security cameras around the city. See if we could find anything else on BugBears location. He found that each time after the thefts, BugBear would return to a single location. The Casino Night Zone.” Shadow explained. “Casino Night Zone? You mean the gambling casino?” Bon Bon said. “Precisely. I think whoever hired BugBear has ties to that casino. If my guess is right, he’ll be there tonight.” Shadow said. “So what’s the plan then?” Bon Bon asked. “Tonight, we’re going to enter the casino and catch BugBear. We’re going to have blend in so wear something, like a fancy dress. Also bring whatever spy equipment you have.” Shadow instructed. “Ok, sounds good.” Bon Bon said. The two of them then approached the entrance to CHS. As they did, suddenly Bon Bon’s eyes widened. “Oh no!” Bon Bon exclaimed. “I forget about Lyra! We were supposed to walk to school this morning! I have to find her!” Bon Bon dashed quickly into the entrance of the school, leaving Shadow alone. As he did, Shadow was approached by Sonic and Manic. “Shadow, how come you’ve been hanging out with Bon Bon so much?” Sonic asked him. “It’s nothing special. I just need her help for something, that’s all.” Shadow replied. “Is it really? You can tell me Shadow. You and her are a thing right?’ Manic said as he put his arm around Shadow. “Don’t touch me.” Shadow said as he lifted Manic’s arm off him. In the hallway, Bon Bon hurried quickly, looking for Lyra. She eventually found her in front of the vending machine. “Lyra! Oh, I’m so glad I found you!” Bon Bon said. “Oh, it’s you.” Lyra said with a disinterested tone. “Lyra, I’m really sorry about this morning. I didn’t mean to forget.” Bon Bon said with remorse. “Let me guess. You were with Shadow right?” Lyra said sourly. “Yes, I was. But we had something important to discuss.” Bon Bon explained. “Well, I can sure tell it’s not about some kind of project!” Lyra snapped. “What’s going on between you and him? It’s something more right?” “Ok, it’s not a project.” Bon Bon admitted. “But Shadow just really needs my attention right now.” “Have you replaced me with him? Is that?” Lyra asked feeling hurt. “No, it’s not that! You’re my best friend! But I need Shadow right now.” Bon Bon said. “If it’s not a project, then why?” Lyra asked. “I can’t tell you that. I’m sorry.” Bon Bon asked. “I’m your best friend! You should be able to tell me anything! But if you’re not willing to, then maybe…maybe we’re not fit to be friends.” Lyra said with obvious hurt. She then walked off sadly, leaving Bon Bon alone. She had a very unhappy look on her face and she sighed. Later it was the evening in Canterlot. Shadow rode his motorcycle, wearing a black suit. He arrived in front of Bon Bon’s house. Shadow rang the doorbell. He waited for a while until Bon Bon came out wearing a long shiny purple dress. “Hey Shadow. You look nice.” Bon Bon said with a little sadness in her voice. “Do you have your equipment with you?” Shadow asked, not being one for small talk. “Yeah, it’s all in here.” She said as she held up a small beige handbag. Again her tone was filled with sadness. “Something the matter?” Shadow asked. “Yeah. Lyra and I had a fight this morning. She thinks I’m replacing her with you and she wondered if we’re even suited to be friends. She hasn’t even called me back at all. She means the world to me and I don’t want to lose her.” Bon Bon said. “Once this whole thing is over with, you can mend your friendship. But for now, I need you to be focused on the mission if we’re going to catch BugBear.” Shadow told her. “You’re right, let’s go.” Bon Bon said. The two of them got on Shadow’s motorcycle and drove towards the Casino. They came in front of the entrance and noticed that there was a long line. Shadow parked and the two of them got off. “The line is packed. How are we supposed to get in?” Bon Bon asked. “You know what’s going to happen.” Shadow said. He put his hand on Bon Bon shoulder and teleported the two of them inside. “I’m used to it now.” Bon Bon said. The two of them began to walk around the Casino. They wandered through it for a while. “This place is huge. He could be anywhere.” Bon Bon commented. Just then Shadow stopped in his tracks. He looked forward and he saw Mogul, the head of the casino sitting at a large table. Shortly after he saw BugBear walked up to him, wearing a large sash with a blade sheathed in on its back. He whispered something into Mogul’s ear and Mogul rise. The two of them walked off. “Over there. I saw him talking to the Mogul.” Shadow said. “Mogul? The guy who was at our school for an assembly once? What does he have to do with this?” Bon Bon asked. “I think he might behind this. Let’s go after them.” Shadow said. Shadow and Bon Bon walked through Casino while still in sight of Mogul and BugBear. They made sure not to get too close as they followed them. They saw the two of them walk down a set of stairs in the casino. Shadow and Bon Bon followed them closely. At the stairs, the two of them started to walk down very quietly and slowly. As they reached near the end, they heard voices speaking. Shadow stopped and he instructed for Bon Bon to remain quiet. The two of them peeked their heads out a little. “I must say I am very impressed with your work.” Mogul’s voice said. “With your help, I’ve received all the necessary supplies I need.” “As long as I get paid, I’ll keep taking whatever you want. But why did you want me to steal all this junk anyway?” BugBear asked. “Allow me to show you a demonstration.” Mogul said. Mogul used his powers and he levitated many mechanical parts together until they formed a robotic skeleton. Mogul then pulled out small disc and inserted it into the mouth of the robot. The robot’s eyes began to light up and it began to morph itself into a normal person. It looked completely human. BugBear looked confused. “So you wanted me to help you build an army of robots? What for?” BugBear asked. “For security. I call these auto automatons. They are perfectly capable of replicating a person. With an army of these, my security would be quite enhanced and no one would even think of crossing me.” Mogul explained. “Mogul’s a criminal?” Bon Bon whispered with surprise. “Weird, but I don’t care either way. When should I expect my payment?” BugBear asked. “Patience, my dear friend. You’ll have it all in due time.” Mogul said. “We can’t let them get away with this!” Bon Bon whispered. “I know that. Let’s go.” Shadow said. “Wait, Shadow!” Bon Bon whispered. Shadow dashed down and he came in front of Mogul and BugBear. The two of them turned towards him. “That’s all I needed to hear. BugBear, you’re under arrest for escaping custody and armed robbery. As for you Mogul, you’re coming with me to G.U.N. I’m sure they’ll be interested in your plan.” Shadow declared. He then generated a chaos spear in his hand. “G.U.N? They found me!” BugBear yelled. “I’m not going anywhere punk!” BugBear unsheathed the blade from his back, revealing a large black dagger. He approached Shadow but Mogul stuck his hand out. “Let me handle him.” Mogul said. “You know, you look a lot like Manic and his blue brother.” “Don’t remind me. Anyway, you’re coming with me.” Shadow declared. Mogul used his powers and Shadow glowed green and levitated in the air. “What the?” Shadow said. “I see that you generated that spear due to you possessing chaos powers. But you’re not the one with that gift son.” Mogul said. Mogul clenched his fist and green energy started being absorbed from Shadow into Mogul. Shadow groaned and he fell to the floor as his power was being drained. Bon Bon noticed this and she ran out to Shadow. “Shadow!” Bon Bon yelled as she came to check on him. Shadow was severely drained and almost unconscious. BugBear saw Bon Bon and he growled. “You!” He exclaimed. “BugBear! You’re going back into custody! I caught you once and I can do it again!” Bon Bon declared. “I wouldn’t be so sure about that.” BugBear said. He took out a small phone and dialled a number. “Bring the girl.” He said. Bon Bon heard footsteps coming down from and she turned around. She saw two of Moguls thugs coming down and they had Lyra with them. She had a gag in her mouth. “Lyra?!” Bon Bon exclaimed. “When I got here, I told Mogul about the agent who captured me. Who would have thought that he would have seen you when he came to the school assembly? Since then, I’ve been keeping tabs on you, and when I saw that she was your best friend, jackpot. It was easy taking her afterschool.” Bugbear gloated. “Why you….” Bon Bon began to say. She knew that there was nothing that she could do. “What should we do with them?” BugBear asked. “Eliminate them. They know too much.” Mogul said. “In fact, I have the perfect idea.” Mogul used his powers animate another robot, only this time leaving it as an exoskeleton. Mogul fired a beam of energy at it, causing it’s eyes to glow green. It charged up laser eyes. “Any last words Sweetie-Drops?” BugBear taunted. Bon Bon looked around. She knew that she was corned. The robots eye glowed even greener. Just then, she noticed Shadow’s inhibitor ring on his wrist. Bon Bon moved her hand and secretly grabbed a ring of Shadow in her hand. As the robot fired a green beam, Bon Bon took out the ring and she deflected the beam with her ring. The beam hit the robot, destroying it and making an explosion which stunned Mogul, BugBear, and his thugs. Mogul teleported during the confusion. Bon Bon took out of her handbag a small black grappling gun. She wrapped around one of Lyra’s captors and pulled him towards the other, knocking their heads together and them out. She rushed over to Lyra and took the gag out of her mouth. “Bon Bon? What’s going on?’ Lyra asked. “I’ll explain later.” Bon Bon said. She took out of her handbag a small black taser. She rushed to Shadow and gave him a small electric shock, waking him up. “What, why? Shadow said. “Shadow, quick, now’s our chance.” Bon Bon said. Shadow looked around and he noticed his surroundings. Shadow dashed towards BugBear and he knocked out his dagger from his hand. Shadow lifted him up and threw him towards the wall near the stairs. “I’m not getting caught again!” Bugbear declared. He ran up the stairs. “You’re not escaping!” Shadow said. Shadow felt sluggish still and struggled to go after him. BugBear reached the top of the stairs and he ran through the casino, knocking customers out of his way and people turned and notice. He felt his arm being grabbed and he turned around and noticed Mogul. “Mogul? What are you doing?” BugBear asked. “There are witnesses here. I can’t be seen letting a criminal escape in my casino, bad for my image.” Mogul said. “What? You traitor!” BugBear yelled before Mogul threw him on the floor. He looked up and saw Shadow, Bon Bon and Lyra in front of him. “I told you that I’d catch you again.” Bon Bon said. She then kicked him the face hard, knocking him out. Later Shadow, Bon Bon and Lyra were standing outside of the Casino. BugBear was being loaded into a G.U.N security truck and was handcuffed. Shadow walked up to him. “Why is your name BugBear?” Shadow asked. “It’s simple kid. When I was starting out my career, I needed a new name for myself. One that would click. I just took two random words and combined them together.” Bugbear explained. “I see that has failed you greatly.” Shadow said. BugBear glared at him before being put in the truck. Lyra was then with Bon Bon. “Ok, Bon Bon, what just happened?! What is all this?! I mean with criminals and robots and it’s all crazy!” Lyra stated. Bon Bon sighed. “I can’t hide the truth from you anymore. Lyra, my name is Special agent Sweetie-drops. I work for an organization called S.M.I.L.E. That criminal was one I caught a while ago. When he popped up here, I was supposed to catch him.” Bon Bon said. “What?” Lyra said confused. “I was spending so much time with Shadow because he and I had the same assignment. I wasn’t trying to replace you. You’ll always be my best friend. I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you, I didn’t want you in danger.” Bon Bon said. “Ok, this will have to get some getting used to, but it’s good to have you back. And I’m sorry for being so jealous.” Lyra said. The two of them hugged in reconciliation. Shadow walked over. “Shadow, thanks for helping me out there. You’re a great agent.” Bon Bon told him. “And thanks for helping in saving me. You’re not scary at all.” Lyra said. “Who said I was scary?” Shadow asked, making Bon Bon blush a little. Just then a black car pulled up and man with brown skin, a bald head and wearing a black suit came out. He examined the scene. “Agent Furlong!” Bon Bon announced. “I see you captured the perpetrator. Good work as usual.” Furlong said. “I had some help actually.” Bon Bon said. She pointed to Shadow. Furlong noticed him. “You’re a G.U.N agent eh? Not bad.” He told Shadow. Shadow raised an eyebrow. “So this is who you work for.” Lyra said. Furlong turned towards her. He then turned towards Bon Bon. “She knows you’re an agent?” Furlong said. “Sweetie-drops, we can’t have that. I’m afraid you’re going to have to relocate to another area and we’ll be erasing her memories as well.” Furlong said. “What?! No, you can’t do that!’ Bon Bon exclaimed. “Yeah, she’s my best friend!” Lyra protested. “Sorry, but that’s protocol.” Furlong said. Just then he was lifted up in the air by Shadow. He gasped. “Tell you what. Let her stay here, don’t erase anyone’s memory and I’ll let you keep your teeth.” Shadow threatened. He nodded and Shadow let him down. “Anyway, keep up the good work.” Furlong said. He got into the car and he drove off. “Oh my goodness, this calls for a victory selfie!” Lyra said. She took out her phone while Bon Bon grabbed Shadow and included him in the picture. Lyra and Bon Bon had big smiles while Shadow had his usual frown. The next day, it was morning in Canterlot. Shadow was leaning against a tree with his arms folded. He saw Lyra and Bon Bon walking together towards the entrance. They noticed him and waved. Shadow did a slight smirk and he saw them enter. Then Pinkie Pie came in front of Shadow. She held a light in his face. “All right Shadow, you’re going to tell me why you’re hanging out with Bon Bon! Does she throw better parties than me? Does she bake better cupcakes? Can she make balloon animals?!” Pinkie interrogated. “Calm down. We’re not hanging out anymore, what I needed her for is over with.” Shadow explained. Pinkie leaned back. “Really? Well then I guess that means you have room for me then!” Pinkie said happily. “No.” Shadow said bluntly. He teleported, leaving her surprised. “Next time, Shadow, next time!” Pinkie declared. THE END.