> Ponyville 99
>  by guradmn
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> Episode 01.Color me dead.Prolouge.
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It was a warm night in Ponyville.An Earth Pony fashion model named Blu Buttercup was going home after a long photoshoot for a new line of make up both pony mare and human women would like.Blu was also getting ready to go out tomorrow with her coltfriend Lime Juice,another Earth Pony,who owned and operated a soda stand in town.

Blu had just gotten home and locked her jet blue "Monza"sports hatchback.opened the door to her apartment and entered.After checking her mail,and checking her phones answering machine for messeges,she undressed and put on a towel so she could take a cool shower and have a little dinner,watch a little TV and go to bed.

Just as she is about to turn on the water,her phone rang.She answered it saying,"Hello".

As the voice on the other end of the phone was talking,Blu replied,"OK.Yeah.I can be in Manehattan.Uh-huh.Thursday,around noon.OK.Got it.Uh-huh.Right,thanks.Bye-Bye.When she hung up the phone to go to her shower. A dark clad figure walks up behind her,wraps a cord around her neck.

She struggled and tried to fight back,but it was futile.As the rope was tightened around her throat,she stopped breathing and finally died.

The killer and another person,then went about his work and went through the apartment,and after awhile,they couldn't find what they were looking for,and left the apartment,hooped into a 4 door sedan and left into the night.

The next morning.Lime Juice.A lime green earth pony whos cutie mark was a seltzer bottle.arrived and was about to knock on the door,when he noticed the door was ajar,Lime walked in,saw the pillow and cushions were ripped out ,and torn open,the drawers were pulled out and tossed,and said,Blu.Are you here.He walked around and went into the bedroom and found Blu on the floor,dead.Blu checked for a pulse and couln't find one,he then picked up the phone and called 911.

The Operator on the other end said,Greater Canterlot 9-1-1.Is this an emergancy??

Lime replied,Hello.Please get me the police.I just found my marefriend dead.
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The next morning at Sweet Apple Acres.Detective Sergeant Lonny Williams,A human Who serves with The Royal Canterlot Police Department.Ponyville Barracks.was getting ready for work.He lived with his wife,an earth pony named Applejack,who was "The Element of Honesty"and her family.Granny Smith.Applebloom,who wants to be a cop when she grows up,like her brother in law,and her own brother,Big Macintosh,Who in addition to being Lonny's Brother in Law,is also Lonny's partner on the department.They actually made a good detective team.And solved alot of cases over the years.

Lonny showered and gotten dressed.As put his badge,"SERGEANT ROYAL CANTERLOT POLICE"Badge number "99",and clipped it to his belt,took his gun a 3in barreled .44 Magnum revolver,loading it with 6 rounds of .44 Special hallowpoint rounds and putting 2 speed loaders each with 6 rounds in his speed loader pouches on his belt. And his gun in his holster then heard Applejack say,"Sugercube.Breakfest."

Lonny replied,"Comin hun."And put on his necktie,grabbed his jacket,gun,and handcuffs.And went downstairs to the dinning room,and saw his beautiful mare.And placed his gun on a small table next to Big Macs 4in barred .38Special.The Apple family Matriarch Granny Smith had rules,one of them was No guns at the table.Lonny respected the rules since he is married to Applejack.

As Lonny came to the table He kissed Applejack and said,"Morning Honey.Morning family."

Applejack smiled and replied,"Mornin Sugarcube."

The rest of the family all said "Morning Lonny."

As Lonny sat with his wife.Sister in law Applebloom.Big Mac and Granny Smith.Breakfest was on the table.Apple Cinnimon Pancakes.Eggs.Turkey Sausage.Apple juice and Coffee.

Applebloom was about to reach or her food,but was stopped by Granny.Who said,"Now just wait youngin.Ya know we don't eat until we say grace."Granny then looked at Lonny and said,"Lonny would you lead us in prayer."

Lonny then bowed his head,putting his hands together and the rest followed suit.Lonny then said,"Great Creator.Creator of all life.We thank you for this day.We thank you for the blessings of family and friends.We thank you for your wonderous bounty,and for these gifts we are about to receive.In the name of friendship.And in your glory.Now and forever.Amen."

The rest of the family all said,"Amen."

As the Lonny and the family were eating.Granny said,"Well ahh hope you boys will be freed up by the weekend.We got Cider season comin up."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup.As long as we don't have any cases comin in."

Lonny then said,"Yeah I hear you Granny.Besides.I love cider season."

Applejack then said,"Well Rainbow Dash really loves it.Until,she's had a few."

The family laughed,but it was short lived as the phone rang in the kitchen.Lonny got up and answered the phone.

Lonny said,"Sweet Apple Acres........Speaking.......Yeah??......Where??.....OK.......Coroner and Labs boys on scene??....Right,,,,,about 15-20 minutes.

Lonny Hung up and checked his gun,and put it back in his holster.Put on his jacket.Went back to the dining area and said to BigMac."Lets go bro.We got a case."

BigMac replied,"Eyup."and got up and put his own gun in his holster.And put his jacket on.said goodbye to the family.Lonny kissed Applejack and he and Big Mac left the house,got into Lonny's pride and joy.A Metallic Blue 1972 Javelin 2 door sport car. and left for the crime scene.

Loony and Big Mac arrived about 15 minutes later and exited their car and walked up to the scene.After flashing their badges,both detectives saw a uniformed police officer,a human and spoke with him.

Lonny said,"Williams and Apple.What do we got?"

The officer replied,"We have a mare,about 25.Found dead.It looks like a burglary that may have gone south.CSI and The M.E. are inside now.

Big Mac asked,"Any Witnesses we can talk ta?"

The Officer named Conners replied,"Nope.Not a one,Everypony we talked to thought it was the TV or something."

Big Mac then asked,"Who found her??"

The officer replied,pointing to a green earth pony,"That guy right there.Hi name is Lime Juice.Says he's kind of a coltfriend."

Big Macs right eye brow raised and he said,"Kind of a coltcoltfriend??"

Conners answered,"Thats what he said Detective."

Lonny said,"OK.We'll take it from here.Keep the lookylews outta here."

Conners nodded and replied,"We'll do."

As Lonny and Big Mac entered the apertment.The body was on the floor being examined by Vanilla Pudding.Who is with The Greater Canterlot Office of The Medical Examiner,Coroner.

Lonny asked Big Mac,You want the boyfriend,or Van??

Big Mac replied,You talk to Van.You know I don't like the gross stuff.

Lonny grinned at his pony partner and said,And you call yourself a homicide detective.

Big Mac walked up to Lime Juice and said,"Mr.Juice.Royal Canterlot Police.Ahh'm Detective Apple.I'm very sorry for you're loss,can ya'all tell me what happened??"

As Big Mac continued talking to Lime Juice.Lonny walked up to Van and asked,"Morning Van,What do we have?"

Pudding took the live thermoniter and replied,"Hey Lonny.We have here,is Ms. Blu Buttercup.And judging from the liver temp and rigor mortis.I'd say the poor mare has been dead for about 10 hours."

Lonny asked,"Any idea as to cause of death?"

Pudding replied,"Well from the petechial hemorrhaging in the eyes,and the indentation on the neck fur.I'd say she was strangled.I'll confirm it when I get her to my lab."

Loony then asked,"She was only wearing a towel.Any signs of sex?"

Pudding replied,"Not offhand that I can see.After I examine her.I'll let you know.

Pudding looked at his assistant and said,"OK.Lets get this poor mare outta here."

As the body was taken away Big Mac sent Lime Juice with a patrol officer outside,after he was done talking to him.Crime Scene Investigator Spy Glass.A gray unicorn whose cutie mark was a spyglass came up.

Spy Glass said,Detectives."We dusted the place for prints,looks like they all belonged to the victim.However we did find something."

Bag Mac asked,"What ya'all find.

Spy Glass showed three feathers found next to the body,one found in the palm of the victims right hand.One of them was also broken in two.

Lonny asked,"What kinda feathers are these??"

Spy Glass replied,"I dunno,but I'll bet you guys about 20bits these came from a Griffon."

Big Mac said,"Uh-uh.No bet here.I know better than ta bet wit ya Spy."

Lonny also said,"Same here.Applejack got mad at me for losing 100bits,that last time I bet with you."

Spy glass chuckled and said,"Hehehe.Chickens.Anyway.I got stuff at the lab to anyalize.I'll let you guys know what I find."

Lonny said,"OK Spy.See you later."

After Spy Glass and his assistants left.Lonny sqauted down and put his hand on his chin.Bai Mac has seen this before,and knew what it meant.

Big Mac said,"What's on yer mind brother??"

Lonny replied,What makes you think,there's something on my mind??

Big Mac Replied,Well.6 years as mah partner.And 4 years as my brother in law when ya married Applejack.I'd say I know ya better than anypony,includin mah sister.

Lonny replied,I should know better by now,anyway.This dosen't look like your average burglarly.I mean look at this.The TV is still here.The stereo is also here,and the boombox,also jewelry and cash.just torn up cushions and pillows.And drawers pulled out.No no no no partner.Whatever these guys were looking for.They were on a clock.And I think,the victim came home early and ruined their timetable.

Big Mac replied,OK.I'll bite.What in tarnation were these varmint's lookin fer??

Lonny answered,That My Bro-in-law,is what we need to find out.
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After Lonny and Big Mac questioned some of the victims neighbors,which one of them,a nosy busybody unicorn named Chatterbox,who had a set of teeth as her cutie mark.Lonny and Big Mac walked up to her door and Lonny knocked.Chatterbox opened the door and asked,Yeah.What do you want??

Lonny flashed his badge and said,Police."I'm Sergeant Williams.This is my partner Detective Apple.We like to ask you a few questions."

Chatterbox asked,"Questions about what??"

Lonny replied,"About BluButtercup.She was found dead in her apartment."

Chatterbox said,"Well.I'm not surprised."

Big Mac asked,"Why is that ma'am??"

Chatterbox answered,"Because.She was a loose mare.Bringin males and females home with her and havin sex with them."

Lonny asked,"Ponies??"

Chatterbox replied,"Everything.Ponies,humans.You name it.She was ruttin it.She even had a few of them sex orgies."

Lonny and Big Mac both noticed a telescope by the window and pointed at Blu Buttercups apartment.

Big Mac asked,"And how would you know that??"

Chatterbox replied,"Never you mind.I just know."

Lonny asked,"OK.So did you see anything last night.Anypony suspicious hanging around??"

Chatterbox said,"No I didn't see nuthin.I went to bed early.Now if you two don't mind.I have to get ready for work."

Lonny then said,"Allright.Thank you for your time ma'am."

As Lonny and Big Mac were leaving Big Mac looked at Chatterbox and said,"Ya know ma'am.Pepping into other peoples homes is a crime.If I were you.I'd be thinkin about gettin a new hobby."

Chatterbox snorted as the two detectives left and got back in Lonny's Javelin or "The Jav" and drove back to the station.Big Mac and Lonny arrived at Royal Canterlot Police Department.Ponyville Barracks.A 2 story building and a basement,which is were the evidence locker and holding cells were located.The 1st floor was the business office,patrol watch commander,watch sergeant,booking area.And The Barracks Commanders Office.

Lonny parked his car and he and Big Mac entered the building.And saw the front desk already bustling with activity,and it wasn't even 10 O'Clock in the morning.Lonny and Big Mac walked upstairs to the 2nd floor,but first Big Mac made a stop and spoke to the desk sergeant.Then went upstairs to the"Squad Room Detectives."The office had about 15 detectives working various crimes.Robbery.Drugs.Rape and Murder.As well as other crimes.Lonny and Big Mac went to the breakroom and each poured a hot fresh cup of coffee,and each grabbed a doughnut.Hey.They were cops after all.

After the two sat down at their desks,which face each other.Lonny and Big Mac were enjoying their doughnut and coffee,when their boss,Captain Gale Goldtalon.A Griffon came up to them.

Goldtalon said,"OK boys.So what do you have??"

Lonny replied,"We have Blu Buttercup.Female,Earth Pony.25 years old.model by trade,and her cutie mark.Which is a mirror.Found dead in her apartment.Might have been strangled.From a botched burglary."

Big Mac then said,"Only thing is.We don't know what the killer or killers were after.Lonny and I agree.This aint no run of the mill break in.We think the victim came home early and that might have spooked the killer."

Goldtalon then asked,"Witnesses??"

Lonny replied,"Just some busybody who likes peeping into other ponies home,with a telescope.Said the victim batted for both teams,like ponies and humans,male and female and she had orgies."

Big Mac said,"And Ahh talked to the Coogan on the way up,and I put her on patrols radar.If she sees a few radio cars on her block in front of her building.She may git the hint."

Goldtalon asked,"So where did the victim work??And what about her financials??"

Lonny replied,"Well we don't know where she worked,yet.As to her financails,we're gonna go see the manager over at First Bank of Ponyville.Where she has an account,and maybe we'll know where her last job was."

Goldtalon said,"Well,be sure you go see Princess Twilight for a court order."

Big Mac said,"Eyup.And one other thing.The victim was from Appleloosa.I'll call Sheriff Silverstar,and have him notify her family."

Lonny then added,"And the lab boys found about 3 Griffon wing feathers at the crime scene.The lab will call us when they match the feathers with their owners,provided they are in the system of course."

Goldtalon then said,"OK.Get to it.See where the case goes."

As Goldtalon was walking away back to his office.He said,"Are you two still here??"

Lonny and Big Mac both got up from their desks,and Lonny replied,"We're leavin now Cap."

Big Mac asked,"How in tarnation does he do that??"

Soon the human/pony detective exited the barracks and got in their car and left.First stop.The Castle of Friendship.As Lonny and Big Mac walked up to the door and knocked.The door opened and there was Spike.The baby dragon,and Twilight's assistant.

Spike said,"Hi Lonny.Hi Big Mac.What can I do for you guys??"

Lonny said,"We need to see Twilight."

Spike asked,"Princess of Friendship,of Magistrate??"

Big Mac replied,"Magistrate."

Spike said,OK.Come on in.Hey Twilight!!!Lonny and Big Mac are here.Official business.

Princess Twilight Sparkle,The Princess of Friendship came down from the second floor of her castle and saw the detectives,who were also her friends.And said,"Oh HI Lonny.Hi Big Mac,So what's up??"

Lonny said,"Hi Twilight.We need a court order to have The First Bank of Ponyville open the bank records on a homicide victim."

Twilight said,"OK.Lets see what you got."

Big Mac handed Twilight the affidavit and Twilight read it carefully.When see was done reading it.Twilight spoke.

Twilight asked,"So will the information from the bank records,help you two to find who killed this poor mare??"

Big Mac replied,"It will give us a place ta start.Maybe it will lead us to her last job,as a freelance model and all."

Lonny added,"And it may lead us to her killer or killers,but we won't know,until the bank opens their books."

Twilight then said,"Allright.Both of you.Raise your right hands."

Lonny and Big Mac raised their right hands and Twilight said,"Do you solemnly swear,under penalty of perjury.That the information in this affidavit which is subject to subpeona in any court of law in The Kingdom of Equestria,is to the best of you're knowledge,truthful and factual??"

Lonny said,"I do."

Big Mac also said,"I do."

Twilight said,"Good.Spike.Type up the order for Lonny and Big Mac."And about 30 minutes later they were both back in "The Jav" and headed to The First Bank of Ponyville.

Lonny and Big Mac entered the bank and asked to see the bank president.The bank president,A human named Francis Gilman.

Mr.Gilman put out his hand and said,"Good afternoon gentlecolts,I'm Francis Gilman.How may I help you."

Big Mac and Lonny showed their badges and Big Mac said,"Royal Canterlot Police.I'm Detective Apple.And this here's mah partner Sergeant Williams.We have a court order to search the bank records of one Blu Buttercup."

Mr.Gilman asked,"And what is this pretaining to??"

Lonny replied,"It's related to a murder investigation.Ms.Buttercup was found dead in her apartment,early this morning."

Mr.Gilman said,"Oh.I see.This way please to my office.I'll have my secretary get you all the information you need."
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Lonny and Big Mac were given copies of all of Blu Buttercups bank records,after leaving the bank,both got back into "The Jav"and went to a local delicatessian and ordered sub sandwhiches,patato chips,Kettle Cooked of course,Kane Cola,and cookies for dessert.And drove back to Ponyville Barracks.As soon as the detectives entered the building,Sergeant Jerry Coogan,a human and a veteran of 20 years with The R.C.P.D.motioned to Lonny and Big Mac.

Coogan said,"Hey fellas.Got a messege for you.Spy Glass at The lab called,said to call him back."

Big Mac took the messege and replied,"Eyup.Thanks Coogan.We'll call him."

Both detectives went upstairs and sat at their desks,as they ate.Lonny called Records and Identification to see if Blu Buttercup had any kind of criminal record.They would call back if they found anything or not.Lonny was looking at Blu Buttercups bank records,while Big Mac called the Crime Lab.Taking his notepad and pen and wrote down notes as he was talking to Spy Glass at The Crime Lab which was located at Royal Canterlot Police Department Headquarters in Downtown Canterlot.Lonny was looking at the printout of Blu Buttercups bank records,Lonny found something interesting.Big Mac saw this,and knew what it meant when Lonny's right eyebrow raised up.Big Mac was finished talking to Spy Glass and hung up the phone.

Big Mac asked,"What ya'all got there brother??"

Lonny answered,Just lookin at this bank statement.Here have a look."

Big Mac took the statement and looked at it and said,"We'll ahh'll be."

Lonny replied,"Let's go see the old bird."

Just then Lonny phone rang.He answered it and said,"Ponyville Barracks.Williams......Yeah........OK.....Nothing else???.....OK....Got it.....Thanks.

Lonny  hung up,then he and Big Mac walked up to Captain Goldtalons office,they could see their captain on the phone,Lonny tapped on the glass,Goldtalon saw Lonny and Big Mac and motioned for them to come in.Goldtalon was talking to Mayor Mare,who was on the other end.Lonny and Big Mac walked in on the last half of the conversation.

Goldtalon said on the phone,Yes mayor Mare....I completely understand.........I don't like murders in this town either........I can assure you.This case will be resolved......Yes.....As soon as possible........Mayor Mare.I have two of my best detectives on this case.......I understand.....Goodbye Mayor.

Goldtalon hung up the phone,and looked at his detectives and said,"Boys.I just got an earfull from Mayor Mare.So let's make her happy.What do you have at this point??"

Lonny said,"Well.I just got off the phone,with R & I.Blu Buttercup had no criminal record,except for a open container bust back in 2015,a open bottle of vodka was found in her car,when patrol pulled her over during a t-stop,she was fined and paid it,and a couple of traffic tickets,nothing else."

Big Mac then said,"And according to her bank records,she was gettin about 4000bits a month on Direct Deposit,for about over a year and a half.Which comes out to about 72.000bits,all together."

Goldtalon said,"Whew.That is a lot of money.From where??"

Lonny said,"No employer listed.It was done by a company called,Horseshoe Payroll Services.Over in Trottingham.Now here's the kicker.The money was going out of her account,as fast as it was going in."

Goldtalon asked,"You thinking she maybe was washing some drug money to make it clean."

Lonny replied,"I don't think so.Amounts too small."

Just then Goldtalons phone rang.Goltalon answered saying,"Ponyville Barracks.Goldtalon......Yeah,he's right here."He looked at Big Mac and said,"It's for you.Crime Lab."

Big Mac took the phone and said,"This is Apple......Eyup.......Ya'all sure???......What about the other two???......Eyup....OK.....Got it.Thanks."

Big Mac hung up and said,"Crime Lab got an I.D.on those griffon feathers found at the crime scene."

Goldtalon asked,"Then we have suspects??"

Big Mac replied,"Not so fast Cap.Spy Glass,ran the names through R & I.And unfortunatly,all three are dead."

Goldtalon asked,"How that happen??"

Big Mac answerd,"About six months ago,they robbed a casino in Las Pegasus,and shot it out with Neighvada Highway Patrol.They lost."

Goldtalon removed his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his beak and asked,"So.We're back to square one??"

Big Mac replied,"Eyup."

Goldtalon then took a bottle of asprin and down two of the painkillers with his now lukewarm coffee and said,"Well.There's nothing more we can do tonight.Tomorrow,you two go to Trottingham,first thing and check with this Horseshoe Payroll Services.I want o know where that money was comin in from,and where was it going.And then head to The M.E.s Office and get the autopsy results on the victim.For now.Go home boys."

Lonny and Big Mac said goodnight to Goldtalon and checked out for the day,exited The Barracks and got back in "The Jav"and went home.They got back to Sweet Apple Acres and walked in to the house and the family was there.Applejack was in the kitchen.Applebloom was in the living room doing her homework,while watching T.V.And Granny Smith napping on the couch.

Lonny said,"Family.We're home."

Applbloom said,"Hi Lonny.Hi Big brother."

Applejack came out of the kitchen and kissed her husband passionatly,after which she said,"Hey there sugacube,missed ya."

Lonny replied with his arms wrapped around :Applejacks waist,I missed you too darlin.How was your day??"

Applejack answered,"Ahh finally got the east orchard planted.We should git a healthy crop next spring."

Lonny replied,"Oh Hun.That's great news."

As Applejack and her human husband kissed again,Big Mac rolled his eyes,and said,"Why don't ya'all get a room.Ahh'm gonna changed for dinner."

Lonny replied,"Yeah,me too.Anyway Applejack,what's for dinner??it smells good."

Applejack said,"Chicken an Rice stew,with chicken,rice,cream of mushroom soup,veggies.We also got biscuts,and Apple fritters fer dessert."

Lonny said,"Sounds good to me.I'm gonna go upstairs and get ready for dinner too."

Lonny went upstairs and changed into his sweatpants and t-shirt.Soon the family sat at the table,Big Mac said grace.As the family was eating Applebloom asked,"So Lonny.Did you and Big Mac get a murder case today??"

Granny looked at the young filliy and said,"Hush up Applebloom.You know there's no discussin police work at the dinner table."

Applebloom said,"But Granny.I was jist......."

Lonny cut her off and said,"Now Grannys right Applebloom,besides,you shouldn't ask questions like that.You're still too young."

Applebloom replied,"Am not.I'm 11 years old."

Applejack then said,"That's enough Applebloom,jist eat yer dinner."

Applebloom seeing she was not gonna get the answer she wanted,so she gave up,and the family went back to eating.After dinner,the family was all in the living room.Applebloom was watching T.V.with Granny Smith.Applejack and Lonny were on the couch.With Applejack laying down,using her husband as a hoofrest,not that he minded.Lonny was reading the paper,and he was sharing it with Big Mac,who sat in his recliner near the couch.Lonny and Big Mac know,that as cops.You need to just relax and unwind.

Around 8:45 applejack looked at Applebloom and said,"Come on little sis.Bedtime."

Applebloom got up from the floor and kissed everypony and said,"Ok.Goonight sis.Goodnight Lonny.Goodnight Big Mac.Goodnight Granny."

Everypony replied and said Good night to Applebloom,and she went upstairs to her bedroom.Around 10:00 Lonny let out a big yawn.Applejack said,Ya'all tired there sugarcube??

Lonny replied,"Yeah.You about ready for bed Applejack."

Applejack said,Yeah.I'm beat myself.

Lonny looked at Big Mac and Granny and said,"Granny.Bro.We're gonna cash in our chips and call it a night."

After Applejack and Lonny said goodnight,and going upstairs to their own room,which was the master suite and bathroom.Big Mac looked at Granny and said,"Granny.Ahh don't think Lonny and Applejack are goin ta sleep,yet."

Granny replied,"You just hesh Big Macintosh.They're married.They can do that.And they can be as loud as they want."

Big Mac replied,"Thank Celestia,for my hearin portectors".
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Lonny and Applejack were sitting on their bed.Applejack was giving her husband a shoulder massage."She asked,So.How was yer day Sugarcube??"

Lonny replied,"Me and your brother caught a homicide.A pony mare.Fashion model was found strangled in her apartment.It was a burglary,that went south,as far as we know."

Applejack said,"What do ya'all suppose the varmint or varmints were lookin fer??"

Lonny answered,"I don't know hun,nothing of any value was taken.The T.V. The stereo,The DVD player.Hell.Even her car wasn't taken.So whatever it was,it's either gone,or someplace else."

Applejack the wrapped her arms around Lonny and postitioned herself to face him and said,"Well.I know fer a fact that if anypony can find the clues,it's you and Big Mac.So now,how about gettin yer mind offa things,and given yer mare some sweet lovin??"

*Applejack then began kissing Lonny.And he returned the kisses,and removed Applejacks tank top,revealing her ample breasts.Lonny began squeezing them and licking and sucking her very erect nipples.

Applejack stroked Lonnys back with her fingers and moaned,"Mmmmmmm,That there always feels nice."

Lonny responded by kissing his wifes neck and also began stroking her back and working his way down to her butt and used is fingers to slowly pull down her panties,revaling her pussy,which had hair matching her mane.Lonny began slowly rubbing his finger on Applejacks already glistening slit.

Applejack said,"Ohhhhhhhh.That feels even better hun."

Applejack then gently pushed Lonny down onto the bed,and pulled off his boxers,She licked her lips when she saw Lonny's erect and very hard penis.

Lonny asked,"See something you like??"

Applejack didn't have to say anything,she slowly began stroking and pumping Lonny's cock,then wrapped her snout around it,and began sucking,so slowly.Lonny was enjoying the sensations of pleasure that his mare was giving him,and showed his appreciation,by slowly running his fingers through her mane.Applejack said,"Hmmmmmm"

Lonny then said,"You know.My mouth has nothing to do at the moment."

Applejack said,"Well,let's see if I can do something about it."

The orange colored Earth pony then moved herself,until her pussy was facing Lonny,and he wasted no time,as he began inserting his tongue into Applejacks outer vaginal lips,tasting the sweetness of her juices.And squezzing her sexy plot.Applejack again moaned in pleasure and sexual agony as she continued sucking on Lonny's manhood.After a about 10 more minutes of oral sex.Applejack couldn't take it anymore.She got off of Lonny .

Applejack looked at her husband and said,"Lonny.I want ya.I want ya inside me.So very bad."

Lonny answerd by moving Applejack on her back and gently made his intrusion into Applejacks wet marehood,and began moving slow at first,then moving faster to match Applejack's hip movements.Lonny and Applejack then held each others hands and kissed.Their tongues doing an erotic dance in their mouths,as if they were fighting for domination.

Then Lonny pulled Applejack up and both sat on the bed continuing their lovemaking.Applejack wrapped her arms around Lonny's neck,Lonny wrapping his arms around his mares waist.Applejack was now moving up and down,silping and sliding on her mans cock.The wetness of her own lubercation from her vaginal juices making the sex oh so pleasureable.

After another 15 or 20 minutes,give or take.Lonny said,"Applejack.I can't hold back,much longer."

Applejack replied,It's OK hun.I want ya ta cum.Ahh want us ta cum together."

Lonny and Applejack went at it for about 10 more minutes.They looked into each others eyes,as if they were looking into each others souls,that became as one.Neither could hold back anymore.Lonny and Applejack both knew the mutial orgasm was coming,and both mashed their lips into each others and held each other tight.Both Lonny and Applejack went,"Mmmmmmmm..and came at the same moment.Appljacks vaginal muscles squeezing down on Lonnys cock,and Lonny launched a flood of his semen into Applejacks womb.

Both Lonny and Applejack collapsed on the bed with Applejack on top of her husband,waitng for his penis to slowly soften and come out of her pussy,altough Applejack always wished it would never end.after Lonny became soft again,Applejack stayed on top and both kissed each other again.

Lonny said,"Now thats how you get things off your mind."

Applejack giggled and said,"Yep.It sure enough is.I love you Lonny."

Lonny replied,"I love you too Applejack."

Soon both husband and wife got comfortible and fell into a blissful sleep.The next morning.The alarm clock went off at 4:45am.Lonny woke up and nudgged Applejack.Lonny saw her tail move and she said,"Ahh'm up hun."Soon Lonny and Applejack were up and dressed to do the morning chores.Lonny BigMac and Applejack went downstairs and Granny Smith was already in the kitchen making coffee.After all 3 each drank a cup,they went outside.Applejack had to slop the pigs.Big Mac had to milk the cows,which on Eques were not sentient.And Lonny went to collect eggs from the chicken coop.Even though Lonny and Big Mac were cops,they lived on a farm,so chores had to be done,but Lonny and Big Mac didn't mind.It helped them to think.

After Lonny was done,he had a basket filled with eggs,and stopped to talk to his partner.

Big Mac said,"What's up brother??"

Lonny replied,"2 things I'm thinking about."

Big Mac said,OK.Ahh'll bite."

Lonny said,"One,those griffon feathers found at the crime scene.How did the feathers from 3 griffons,who died in a shootout in Las Pegasus,end up in an apartment in Ponyville??"

Big Mac thought for a moment and replied,"Well.Ahh thought they were the victims,seein as how griffons sell off the feathers of their family members for cash.Ahh heard some ponies buy them,ta bring them good fortune."

Lonny replied,"That's what I thought too,until Spy called yesterday and got them Identified.So,how did they get there??

Big Mac said,"Maybe there's a Las Pegasus connection."

Lonny replied,"Maybe.And two.Most models have agents.Right?"

Big Mac answered,"Ahh reckon they do.Why??"

Lonny replied,"It could be something.It cold be nothing,but I wann go back to the crime scene,and look for a phone book,rolodex,or a dayplanner.It might give us some insight.,then we head out to Downtown Canterlot,for The M.E.s Office and then Trottingham."

Big Mac replied,"Sounds like a plan ta me."

Soon as they were done both detectives went back into the house and went upstairs.Lonny went to the bathroom in the master suite.Big Mac went to the bathroom next to his room.Both showered and dressed and put on their badges,guns,handcuffs to their belts.And put on their jackets and went downstairs.And saw Applejack.

Lonny said,"We gotta go hun."

Applejack asked,"What??No breakfest??"

Lonny said,"No time.Big Mac and I have a lot of ground to cover today.Big Mac and I will get something later."

Applejack said,"Well alright,jist be careful both ya'all."

Lonny kissed Applejack and said,"We will.See you tonight.I love you.

Applejack said,"I love you too Lonny.Have a good day""

Big Mac also said,"Bye sis.And don't worry,we'll be OK.Say bye ta Applebloom and Granny fer us."

Lonny and Big Mac left the house,jump in "The Jav"and left for Downtown Canterlot."
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Lonny and Big Mac went back to Blu Buttercups apartment,which was still a crime scene.Lonny used his pocket knife,a gift from his dad when Lonny graduated from the academy,to cut the tape on the door that said,"CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS".Lonny and Big Mac entered the apartment,and saw tape on the floor in the shape of the position of the body on the floor.

Lonny said,"Bro,you take the bedroom.I'll look around here."

Big Mac replied."Eyup."

As the detectives looked around the apartment.Lonny found a photo of Blu Buttercup's portfolio and opened it.He saw photo's of Blu Buttercup in various fashions,as well as photo's for cosmetic companies in Equestria.Big Mac came out from the bedroom and said,"Hey brother.Ahh found somethin."

Lonny asked,"What did you find??"

Big Mac replied,"Ahh found her dayplanner.Check this out.She had a meeting with her agent tomorrow in the afternoon.around 2."

Lonny asked,"Where??"

Big Mac pulled out a business card which read,"MARES OF BEAUTY MODELING AGENCY.236 WEST ARAGON BLVD.TROTTINGHAM.(313)555 4739.ROSE PETAL.OWNER,OPERATOR."

Lonny then said,"Looks like we hit pay dirt."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup.Now where to??"

Lonny said,"Now we go to the M.E. and later we get something to eat."

Lonny and Big Mac left the apartment and got back into "The Jav"and noticed Chatterbox was looking down at them from the widow from her apartment across the street.They both paid her no never mind,and drove off to The Royal Highway 112 to Downtown Canterlot.It took about 45 minutes,since it was morning rush hour.The Detectives finally made it to the building called"GREATER CANTERLOT OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER-CORONER".Lonny and Big Mac got out of the car and entered the building.They walked up to a "ROYAL CANTERLOT OFFICE OF GERENAL SERVICES"Police Officer.A Unicorn with a grey coat and white mane.Officer Grey Skies,a 15 year veteran of his department.The Greater Canterlot Office of General Services Police Department are responsible for protect all city office buildings and hospitals..

Skies looked up from his post,the front desk and said,"Sergeant Williams.Detective Apple.To what do I owe the pleasure??"

Lonny said,"Mornin Grey.We're here to see Van."

Skies asked,"About the model they was brought in yesterday??"

Big Mac replied,"Eyup.Ya'll know if Van"s all done??"

Skies said,"He should be.Sign in and head to Exam-Room#6"

Both detectives signed the Visitor's Log and were given Visitor's Passes and walked down the hallway and reached Exam-Room#6.Just before they were going to enter.Big Mac looked at his partner/brother in law and asked,"Ya'all brought it??Right??"

Lonny reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a pocket size jar of Menthol Rub.And said,"I always do."

Lonny opened the jar and put some of the ointment under his nostrols,below his upper lip.Big Mac put some on his snout,underneath his nostrols,to mask the smells of death and decay.and both entered the exam room and found Van,with the body of Blu Buttercup lying on his table.

Van looked up and said,"Morning boys."

Lonny said,"Morning Van.You completed the autopsy on the victim??"

Van replied,"I just finished up.And I was right on the cause of death.Manual strangulation,you weapon was an extention cord.And whoever killed her had to be about 6 feet tall or better."

Big Mac asked,"And how did ya'all know that Van??"

Van motioned for the detectives to come closer,when they did,He turned the body over and said,"Look at the back of the neck.You see the crisscrossing of the cord,almost in the shape of an X."

Lonny said,"Yeah."

Van said,"It took alot of upper body strength to hoist the victim,and the cord was wrapped so tight around her neck.It broke her lyrnax.She died within minutes."

Lonny asked,"Any signs of sexual assault??"

Van replied,"Not recent,but I found some tearing in her rectum,that had healed some time ago."

Big Mac asked,"How long??"

Van answered,"About a year.Maybe longer."

Lonny asked,"Was it sexual??"

Van shrugged and replied,"Maybe,but I wouldn't swear to it on a stack of friendship bibles,but what I also found was very interesting."

Lonny asked,"Uhhh.You care to share with the rest of the class Van."

Van lifted the victims left arm and said,"You guys see this black mark underneath near her armpit??"

Big Mac asked,"Some kinda birthmark??"

Van answered,"That's what I thought,at first,but I took a closer look,and discovered it was actually a scortch mark.She was burned."

Lonny asked,"By what??"

Van replied,"That I don't know.Hey I can't do all you're work for you,but I scraped off a sample for you."

Van handed a plastic bag with a sample of Blu Buttercups scortched fur,and handed it to Lonny.Along with a copy of his autopsy report.

Lonny said,"OK.We'll take this to Spy Glass at The Crime Lab,and see what he finds.Thanks Van"

Van replied,"Anytime boys."

Lonny and Big Mac left the coroners office,wiped the ointment from the faces,and got back in the car and drove to Doughnut Joes,who also had a pretty good breakfest menu.Lonny and Big Mac each had a ham and cheese croiscent coffee and doughnut.After breakfeast,the detectives went to "ROYAL CANTERLOT POLICE HEADQUARTERS"and dropped the sample with Spy Glass at the crime lab.Spy told them,he would call if he had anything.

Lonny and Big Mac then drove into Trottingham and stopped at "Horseshoe Payroll Services"and found the manager.A Pegasi with a green coat and a blonde mane,with a cutie mark of 

Lonny asked,"Excuse me.Are you the manager??"

The Manager said,"Yes.My name is Cash Count.What can I do for you??"

Lonny and Big Mac flashed their badges and Lonny said,"Police.I'm Sergeant Williams,this is my partner,Detective Apple.We'd like to ask you some questions."

Lonny and Big Mac sat in front of Cash Count's desk and told him about the murder of Blu Buttersup,and asked him about Blu Buttercups payroll checks.Cash Count looked on his computer and found out that indeed Blu Buttercup was recieving alot of money.

Count said,"I really don't get it.All of Ms.Buttercups payroll checks are all submitted by "Mares of Beauty".but these other checks,and for these amounts."He then got on the phone and said,"Madge.Bring me the file for depositer number,8742-95."

Madge was a middleaged human female about 50,she came in and handed Cash Count the card.He then said,"Ahhhh.Here we are.The company is called,"Boops For Stuff"Umm,it says here,they're a cosmetic and skin and fur care company.Located out side of Ponyville."

Lonny asked,"Can we have a copy of the file??"

Count said,"Sure.I can do that.If it will help with your investigation"

After they recieved a copy of the file.Lonny and Big Mac got back into "The Jav"and drove to their next stop."Mares of Beauty"Modeling Agency.
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Lonny and Big Mac arrived at "Mares of Beauty"and walked in the door and found a young mare about 23 working at the front desk.She had eggshell white fur,her cutie mark was a pink pad and pen.The front office was adorned with portraits of young models,pony,human,and griffon.

Lonny and Big Mac once again showed their badges and Big Mac said,"Excuse us ma'am.Police.Ah'm Detective Apple,this here's mah partner Sergeant Williams.We'd like to speak with Miss Petal,if that's allright??"

The receptionist named Pinkwriter replied,"Oh yes.Please have a seat."And she got on her phone.

The door to the office opened and a Human/Pony hybrid,called A Saytr female,top half human,the bottom half eqiune,came out.She said,"Hello.My name is Rose Petal.How can I help you Detectives??"

Lonny said,"Pleased to meet you Ms.Petal.I'm Sergeant Williams.This is Detective Apple.Can we talk in private."

Rose Petal replied,"Of course.Please step into my office.Pinkwriter.Please hold my calls."

As Lonny and Big Mac went into Rose Petals office and sat across from her desk.Lonny informed her about Blu Buttercups death.Rose Petal look shocked.

Petal said,"I honestly can't believe Blu is dead.Can you tell me how did it happen??"

Lonny said."I afraid that Ms.Buttrcup was the victim of a homicide."

Petal said,"Who could have done such a thing??Blu was one of my top models.Everypony loved her.Please Sergeant.Do you know who did this??"

Lonny replied,"No ma'am.Not yet.Anyway.Our investigation revealed that Ms.Buttercup was receiving about 4000bits a month for about a year and a half,from an company called "Boops for Stuff".Do you know anything about them??"

Petal replied,"We had a contract with them about 2 years ago.In fact I sent Blu down there to model some of their products for them.It was a one time thing."

Big Mac said,"Well she was receiving money from this company.Any way she was doing something for them.On her own??"

Petal replied,"Not as far as I know.I was getting ready to send her to Manehattan for a photo shoot."

Lonny gave her a business card and said,"I see.Well thank you Ms.Petal.If you think of anything else.Please give us a call."

Petal replied,"I will.Thank you for telling me about Blu."

Lonny and Big Mac left Rose Petals office.Rose Petal picked up her phone and made a call.As soon as the person on the other end answered Petal said,"It's me.We have a problem........2 cops were just here.....What do you think??....They were here about Blu Buttercup.......What fuck do you mean relax???......You said that this was taken care of.............You'd better.Because I might be inclined to talk.......Thats right.You heard me........OK....I want 750.000bits.To leave town...........Right...I'll be there.Just bring the money.,,,,,,You got 2 days."

As Lonny and Big Mac were driving back to Ponyville,Big Mac said,"Brother.I just had a thought."

Lonny replied,"OK.Let's hear it."

Big Mac said,"Ahh think we need ta go see Rarity."

Lonny chuckled and asked,"Why??You need to improve your wardrobe or something??"

Bic Mac chuckled back and said,"Oh fuck you.Anyway all kiddin aside.Ahh think Rarity should go with us to "Boops for Stuff".She knows the ponies there.And she might be helpful."

Lonny replied,"Yeah.I've been thinking that myself,and the place is run by hippies.And if hippies here are anything like hippies on Earth.Then they may not want to cooperate with police."

Big Mac asked,"How do ya'all know about hippies on Earth??"

Lonny replied,"My dad was from Earth.He and my aunts came here when they were still teenagers,after my grandparents died.He told me alot of stories about Earth,when I was a kid."

Big Mac replied,"That's why ya'all and I make a good team.We think alike."

Lonny said,"That's true,so anything else on the big brain of yours."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup.Ahh think,that Rose Petal knows more than she"s a tellin us."

Lonny said,"Yeah.I get that vibe too,We'll run her through R & I.So what pops up."

Big Mac said,"Eyup,now that's a good idea."

Lonny and Big Mac made it back into Ponyville,and stopped at "Carousel Boutique"the clothing and alteration shop owned by Rarity Belle,"The Element of Generosity."As Lonny and Big Mac entered the shop,the bell on top of the doorway rang a small ring.The voice in the kitchen said,"Coming.Just a moment please."

Then out of the kitchen came out Rarity,The white unicorn fashionista saw the detectives and said,Oh hello Lonny and Hello Big Macintosh.How are you darlings??"

Lonny gave Rarity a hug and replied,"We're good Rarity.How is the fashion business??"

Rarity said,"Oh.You know.Busy as ever,what with "The Grand Galloping Gala"a few months away.I have so many orders for gowns and tuxedos,Oh are you going this year Lonny darling??I'm sure Applejack would love to go"

Lonny replied," Big Mac is staying home,but yeah Applejack and I just got our tickets.Oh and Big Mac and I need a favor Rarity??"

Rarity said,"Of course Lonny darling.Anything to help my friends on the police department.What's the favor??"

Lonny asked,"Do you remember an outfit called "Boops for Stuff??You helped them out a few years back."

Rarity replied,"Oh yes.I remember them.They tried to pass themselves off as a wellness center.They were only doing it to earn enough to pay their mortage.And keep Filthy Rich from buying it so he could build another Barnyard Bargins on the property,but I helped them market their line of cosmetics and skin and fur care products.The last time I heard they were doing very well.Why do you ask??"

Big Mac  said,"The name came up in a homicide we're investigating."

Rarity asked,"Do you mean,the mare that was murdered 2 nights ago??"

Lonny asked,"How did you know that??"

Rarity replied,"Lonny darling.This is Ponyville.Here,good news travels fast,and so does bad news.So how can I help??"

Big Mac said,"Well we need ta go and talk to them tomorrow,but Lonny and I don't think,they'd wouldn't be too receptive of a couple of cops coming to see them."

Lonny then added,"And since you already know the ponies who run the place,we were hoping you would come with us to help the ponies there understand,that we're not there to hassle anypony,but we do need to ask some questions."

Rarity then said,"Say no more darlings.Of course I'll go with you.When do we leave??"

Lonny replied,"Tomorrow morning around 10,that's if our captain OKs it"

Rarity said,"Then I shall wait for your call,now if you excuse me.I do have more work to do."

Lonny said,"Then we'll take our leave Rarity.I'll call you later."

Big Mac alsos aid,"Thanks alot Rarity.Ya'all take care and don't work to hard."

Rarity replied,"I'll try not to.And Lonny,you and Applejack must come by and get yourselves fitted for you Gala attire."

Lonny chuckled and said,"I'll let her know.See ya Rarity.

Rarity said,"Ta ta."

Lonny and Big Mac get back into "The Jav"and head back to Ponyville Barracks.
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Lonny and Big Mac stopped for lunch at Hayburger and after they ate,they went back to Ponyville Barracks,and went up to the squadroom.Lonny was on the phone talking to the crime lab,while Big Mac was on his phone talking to R & I.

Big Mac said,"This here's Detective Apple.Ponyville Barracks.....Ahh need a records check on somepony......Last of Petal..Paul..Edward..Tom..Adam..Lincoln...First of Rose common spellin.....Discribin a Female...Satyr...35 ta 40....Brown over brown....110 pounds..Cutie mark is a rose....Anythin ya'all find..Send a teletype...Thanks."

Big Mac hung up and while Lonny was still on the phone,and taking notes.Captain Goldtalon walked up,looked at Big Mac and said,"Apple.When your partners off the horn,my office.I want an update."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup."Then tapped on Lonny's desk.Lonny looked up and Big Mac motioned for Goldtalons office.Lonny nodded and said on the phone,"Are you sure about that Spy??.......Anything else??.....OK...Thanks."

Lonny then looked at his partner and said,"Let's go see the Cap.You're not gonna believe what Spy found in the sample we got this morning."

Lonny and Big Mac walked up to Captain Goldtalon's office and Lonny tapped on the glass on the door.Goldtalon said,"Come in."

The detectives both entered and Goldtalon said,"Well.I hope you're little field trip has gotten you something,oh I don't know,like clues."

Lonny replied,"We actually found out some interesting stuff Cap."

Goldtalon said,"Well.I'm all ears."

Lonny took a stack of pads and layed it out for the captain.

Lonny said,"First thing this morning,we went back to the victims apartment.Big Mac found Blu Buttercups dayplanner,and where she was employed at.Second.We went to The M.E.s Office.Van Pudding confirmed the cause of death.Manual strangulation.And according to Van.The killer had to be at least 6 foot 2,or taller."

Goldtalon asked,"Why is that??"

Lonny continued,"Because the ligature marks on the back of the neck were in the shape of an X.She was basiclly hanged to death.And Van found a small patch of scortched fur under the victims left armpit.Van scraped off a sample and we took it to the crime lab,in fact I was just talking to Spy Glass."

Goldtalon asked,"And I take it he found something??"

Lonny replied,"I'll get to that."

Big Mac took that as his cue and said,"Next we went to Trottingham and spoke to the manager at "Horseshoe Payroll Services"and found out who was paying the victim all that money."

Goldtalon then said,"Well.Don't keep me in suspense."

Big Mac continued,"It seems she was gittin paid by a company called "Boops for Stuff".They make cosmetics and skincare and furcare products usin all natural ingredients.Rarity helped them out a few years back.Then we went ta "Mares of Beauty"modelin agency,and talked to owner.A Satyr woman named Rose Petal.Lonny and I think she knows more than she's lettin on.Ah'm havin her run through R & I.Ah'm just waitin fer the teletype."

Goldtalon asked"And back to what Spy Glass found."

Lonny said,"Spy said,he found traces of cold cream.And get this.Sulfuric Acid."

Goldtalon then said,"Now that is interseting.So.What's you're next move boys??"

Lonny said,"Well tomorrow morning,we want to go to 'Boops for Stuff and talk to the owners.And we want to take Rarity with us."

Goldtalon asked,"Why??"

Lonny replied,"Because the owners may not like a couple of cops coming around,so we think Rarity could help us with the owners,and maybe they will open up to us.Big Mac and I talked to her earlier and she said she'd help,but only if you OK it."

Gold talon thought about it for a moment and said,"OK.I'll go along with it,but you two.Keep her safe.She is one of the "Elements of Harmony",so watch her back.Understand??"

Lonny and Big Mac nodded.Goldtalon said,"OK.Back to work.Both of you."

Lonny and Big Mac went to the coffee room for some coffee and went back to their desks,and kept looking into the victims life,then Sergeant Jerry Coogan walked up and said,"Big Mac.Here's the printout for you that came in from downtown."

Big Mac took the printout and said,"OK Coogan.Thanks."After he looked at the information,he looked at his partner and said,"Well Ah'll be.It looks like I was spot on about her."

Lonny asked,"What's you got Bro??"

Big Mac handed the printout to Lonny and he said,"Hey Cap!!"

Goldtalon came out and asked,"What??"

Big Mac said,"R & I found somethin,it looks like Rose Petal has a past.She was an up and comin fashion model,until she got busted twice for prostitution back in the late 90s.Been clean ever since."

Goldtalon asked,"Any indication maybe "Mares of Beauty"is a front for prostitution??"

Big Mac replied,"Ahh don't think so,but Ahh'll call Vice and check anyway.Just in case."

The red earth pony detective got on the phone and called a buddy in Vice at H.Q.Big Mac said,"Hey Gazer...Apple....Oh fine fine fine...Eyup..Everyponies allright.....Mah sister and,My brother in law are OK,and he's still mah partner...Anyway.Ahh need ta know,if a modelin agency called "Mares of Beauty"is a hooker operation........No....Ya'all sure......OK...Thanks Gazer...Ahh owe ya'all one...Right...Bye now."Big Mac hung up and said,"Accordin ta mah buddy Cloud Gazer over in Vice,"Mares of Beauty"aint on their radar.It seems they are on the up and up"

Goldtalon looked at his watch and said,OK.There's nothing more you can do tonight.Go home.Tomarrow,take Rarity and talk to these ponies at "Boops for Stuff"

Just as Lonny and Big Mac were about to leave.Lonnys phone rang,he answered it and said,"Ponyville Barracks..Williams.....Hey Silverstar.How are you???.......Oh fine.....Yeah everyponies good.Whats up??.......Uh-huh......OK.....When??.....Allright.What time??........No problem......Big Mac and I have to follow a lead in the morning,but we should be back here at our office before you get here.......OK.....Got it....See you then.......OK...I sure will.....Bye."Lonny hung up and said,"That was Sheriff SilverStar in Applelossa.He notified the victims family,and he's bringing them here.They on a flight in the morning and should be here in the  afternoon,they want to claim their daughters body."

Goldtalon said,"Allright.Tomorrow morning "Boops for Stuff"And in the afternoon,you boys handle Sheriff SilverStar and the victims parents.OK.That's it.Goodnight boys."

Lonny and Big Mac said goodnight to their captain and went home back to "Sweet Apple Acres."When they walked in Big Mac went upstairs and Lonny went and saw his mare and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind kissed her neck and saying,"Hi sweetie."

Applejack replied,"Hey there sugarcube.How was yer day??"

Lonny said "Long.Big Mac and I must have drove about 80 miles today,and we get to do that again tomorrow."

Applejack asked,"How's that hun??"

Lonny replied,"In the morning...Oh crap....I completely forgot."and went to the kitchen wall phone and called Rarity.Lonny said,"Hi Rarity........Well my captain says it's OK to come with us tomorrow.........Ummmm.OK.Sure.If you want to.Meet us at the barracks around 10.......OK.....Great.....and lunch is on me.......Good.....See you in the morning.....I will......Bye Rarity."

Lonny hung up,looked at Applejack and said,"As I was saying Tomorrow your brother and I have to go and see the ponies at "Boops for Stuff"and try to find out why they were paying 4000bits a month to the victim.And Rarity is going with us,since she knows them.After that Sheriff SilverStar is coming in from Applelossa with the victims parents.They want to take her home.Oh and SilverStar says HI by the way."

Applejack said,"Ya'all gonna be busy."

Lonny said,"You betcha,but we're making head way on the case,anyway I'm gonna go get ready for dinner."

Lonny got changed,then he and the family had dinner,watched TV and went to bed.Both Lonny and Applejack were too tired and just layed in bed holding and snuggling each other and went to sleep.
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The next morning.Lonny and Applejack were up at the crack of dawn,along with the rest of the family.They all did they're morning chores,Lonny and Big Mac got ready for work,had breakfast.Lonny kissed his mare goodbye and he and Big Mac went to the barracks.After checking in and getting their coffee and doughnuts from the coffee room.Lonny and Big Mac sat at their desks and typed up their case update reports and check a few things over.

Around 10am Sergeant Jerry Coogan walked upstairs with Rarity,who was wearing designer jeans,shirt,and a sport jacket.Coogan pointed to Lonny and Big Macs desks,and Rarity thanked him and walked up.

Rarity said,"Good morning Lonny,good morning Big Macintosh.Are we as you say,Ready to roll??"

Lonny replied,"We are when you are."

Big Mac said,"Eyup."

Lonny let Captain Goldtalon know that he,Big Mac and Rarity were leaving for "Boops for Stuff",and soon all 3 were in their way to a commune/cosmetics factory.

Big Mac opened the passenger door to "The Jav" and asked,"What'll it Rarity??Back seat??Or shotgun??"

Rarity replied,"Oh back seat.I know as Lonny's partner you always ride in front,so I shall ride in the back."

Rarity sat in the back,Big Mac got in on his said of "The Jav".Lonny started the V8 engine and soon,all 3 were on their way.

Rarity asked,"Lonny darling.Do you suspect anypony at "Boops for Stuff"of being involved in that young mares murder do you??"

Lonny replied,"We're just gonna ask some questions about her."

Rarity then said,"I know you and Big Macintosh are just doing your jobs,but if anypony there is responsible.It would be so heartbreaking."

Big Mac said,"Eyup.That it would Rarity.That it would."

About 40 minutes later,The 3 reached a commune.And they saw an avocado colored earth pony.His cutie mark was a bowl and tortilla chips. at the front gate in a makeshift guardshack,with a t-shirt the said,"SECURITY GUARD"

Rarity said,"This is it."Boops for Stuff"Let me talk to Flax Seed and Wheat Grass first."

Lonny and Big Mac both nodded and the red earth pony exited the car and let Rarity out,she went up to the guardshack and spoke the the guard.

The guard said,"Hello.Welcome to "Boops for Stuff"My name is Guacamole Dipper,but you can call em "Mole."How can I help you??"

Rarity said,"Hello there Mole darling.I am Rarity Belle.Would you please tell Flax Seed and Wheat Grass,that I would like to speak to them.They know me."

Mole look at the human and the red earth pony and saw their badges on their belts and replied,"Yeah OK.One moment."Mole picked up the phone in his shack and said,"Hey Flax.....Yeah man......There's a Rarity Belle here to see you and Wheat.......And she brought a couple of Fuzz with her........OK man....I'll tell her.....Right."

Mole hung up and said,"They'll be out in a minute,just wait here."

Rarity replied,"Thank you so much."

Flax Seed and his mare Wheat Grass,2 ponies who looked like something out of an old earth movie from the 60s walked up and Wheat said,"Rarity.Hello.It's been a long time."

Rarity hugged her friend and said,"Hello Wheat darling.How is everything going??"

Wheat Grass replied,"As busy as ever.So who are theses gentlecolts??"

Rarity replied,"These are friends of mine.That is Sergeant Lonny Williams.And That is Detective Big Macintosh Apple,They are here about Blu Buttercup.I'm afraid she was killed a couple of nights ago."

After a few more minutes.Rarity came back to "The Jav"and looked at Lonny and said,They said,you could come in"

As Rarity.Lonny an Big Mac walked up to Flax Seed and Wheat Grass,they were properly introduced,they were given a tour of the place.And were given a pitch about how "Boops for Stuff"prides itself on using only natural ingredients and how they use only production means that won't hurt the enviorment.And about how Rarity helped them to increase production,and market their products.Then they met an earth pony named Tempeh.Whose coat was cream colored,and his mane was long and green,like he mother natures gift to all mares.And he started talking about soy this and soy that.After the tour,the group all sat on a table in the back porch of the main house.

Wheat Grass asked,"So.Is it true??Blu was murdered??"

Lonny said,"Yes.I afraid so."

Flax Seed asid,"Whoa.Like that is such a letdown man."

Lonny asked,"When was the last time you spoke to Ms.Buttercup??"

Wheat Grass replied,"About six months ago.She worked with us as a model."

Big Mac then said,"Miss Grass.We found that she was gettin 4000bits a month,from this company.Can ya'all explain that??"

Wheat Grass said,"Oh that.You see she invested some of her money with us,and I guess for her it paid off."

Big Mac then asked,"And ya'all haven't seen her since??"

Flax Seed replied,"No man.I mean Detective.Not for awhile."

Lonny handed them a business card,and said,OK.Well if you think of anything else.Please call us at Ponyville Barracks."

Wheat Grass replied,"Allright.Thank you for coming.Please come again."

Lonny.Big Mac and Rarity said goodbye and left.On the drive back to Ponyville.Big Mac noticed something in the rear view mirror on the passenger door,and said in a concerned voice,"Lonny."

Lonny looked in his rear view mirror and replied,"Yeah.I see it too."

Rarity asked,"What's going on Lonny darling??"

Lonny said,"There's somepony in a "Corona"who's been following us since we left "Boops for Stuff".

Rarity asked,"Are we in any danger??"

Lonny replied,"We're gonna try to prevent that.Rarity,get down in the back seat.And stay down,don't get up until I tell you."

Rarity said as she lowered herself in the back seat,"You don't have to tell me twice."

Lonny drove "The Jav"onto a dead end street,and hid in an alley and waited,Lonny grew his 44 and Big Mac drew his 38.As soon as the car passed them.Lonny gunned "The Javs"engine.Big Mac put the magnetic red police overhead light on the roof,and sped up,unitl they had "The Corona"boxed in.Both detectives opened their doors and used them as cover,just as they were taught in the academy,and pointed their guns at the other car.

Lonny yelled."YOU IN "THE CORONA"POLICE!!!TURN OFF YOUR ENGINE!!!THROW THE KEYS OUT!!!!PUT YOUR HANDS OUTSIDE THE WINDOW!!!DO IT NOW!!!!"

Big Mac also yelled,"DO AS MAH PARTNER SAYS!!!OR WE'LL BLOW YA TA KINGDOM COME!!!!!

The driver complied and threw the keys out of the cars driver side window.And driver stuck it's hands outside the car.

Lonny yelled,"WITH YOUR LEFT HAND!!!OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE!!!STEP OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH YOU HANDS ON THE BACK OF YOU HEAD!!!!INTERLOCK YOUR FINGERS!!!"

The driver complied and stepped out of the car.It was a female pegasus,with a light blue coat,and brown mane.Her cutie mark was white swirils.

Lonny then said,"Do not move.Or we will kill you.Do you understand??"

The pegasus replied,"Yeah.I do"

Lonny said,"Bro.Cover me."

Big Mac replied."Eyup."Then moved,keeping his gun trained on the pegasus,moved to a better position to "The Javs"right front fender.Lonny then moved up put his gun to to his chest,and grabbed the pegasus,then did a pat down search,afterward.Lonny pushed her head down on the trunk.

Lonny put the muzzle of his 44 and said,"You move.You die."Then gave Big Mac a quick nod.The red earth pony then moved up to the "Corona" and checked the car for other occupants.There were none.

Big Mac said,"Clear."

Lonny then put his gun back in his holster and put handcuffs on the pegasus.

Rarity asked,"Lonny.Is it safe to come out now??"

Lonny said,"Yeah.It's safe now Rarity."

Rarity came out of "The Jav" and watched her friends work.

Lonny then said,"OK.Out with it.Why are were you following us??"

The pegasus said,"I'm a cop.I'm undercover.My badge is in the trunk,under the spare tire."

Big Mac retrieved the cars keys and opened the trunk and found a black billfold and a 32 caliber automatic,and opened the billfold.Inside was a badge and identification card.

Big Mac said,"Hey brother.Take a look."

Lonny looked and looked back at the pegasus and asked,"Who in hell are you??"

The peasus replied,"I'm Special Agent Slippery Stream.Consumer Protection Service.Office of Criminal Investigation."

Big Mac asked,"So.What in tarnation is this all about??"

Agent Stream replied,"It's about product tampering,and the death of a young mare."
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After a Blue and White "Galaxy"Royal Canterlot Police patrol car took Agent Stream to the barracks,with Big Mac riding with them.It was actually Agent Streams idea,to maintain her cover,was driven back to Ponyville Barracks.Lonny drove Rarity back to her shop/home.

Lonny asked,"You sure you don't want sit in when we talk to Agent Stream??I'm sure Captain Goldtalon will OK it."

Rarity replied,"Oh no thank you Lonny darling,but I for one have had enough excitement for one day.I think,I'll stick to making fashions,but do let me know what happens when you and Big Macintosh solve the case"

Lonny said,"OK Rarity.You got it.And thanks for your help."

Rarity said,"Oh it was nothing,although I do have one question.Do you think What Grass is lying about about the money??"

Lonny asked,"What makes you say that??"

Rarity replied,"Well.I have some of my customers who work in Finance and Investments,and they have always told me,that investment payments are done through brokerage firms or investment banks.Not Payroll companies."

Lonny replied,"Now that's interesting.Rarity.You should have been a cop."

Rarity giggled and said,"Thank you for the kind words Lonny darling,but designing fashions and helping Twilight solve friendship problems,is exciting enough.Well I better go.I need to get back to work.Ta."

Lonny waved bye and drove back to Ponyville Barracks.When Lonny arrived,he went upstairs and met with Big Mac and asked,"OK.So what's happening??'What did you tell the uniforms about Agent Stream??

Big Mac replied,"Ahh told em that we caught her with a concealed weapon.They bought it."

Lonny then said,"And Rarity told something interesting.I think Wheat Grass is lying out of her tufu eating ass."

Big Mac said,"Eyup.Ahh got that vibe too,"

Lonny then asked,"You brief The Captain??"

Big Mac answerd,"Eyup.He's on the phone with Consumer Protection,and he ain't happy either."

Lonny said,"Well you'd be pissed too.If you were captain,and "Roys"came into your barracks without consulting you."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup."

Lonny asked,"Speaking of which,Where'd you put Agent Stream??"

Big Mac replied,"Ahh had her put in interrigation.Newman's watching her."

Lonny said,"Good.Let's go have a chit chat with her,but first lets get the Captain."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup."

Just then Captain Goldtalon came out of his office,and said.Let's go and chat with Agent Stream.

Lonny and Big Mac and Goldtalon went into the interrigation room and sat down opposite from Special Agent Slippery Stream.

Lonny said,"Allright Agent Stream.Tell us.Why R.C.P.S.has you undercover in a cosmetics factory??"

Stream replied,"First tell me what you guys know."

Big Mac said,"Nope.Thats not how it works.First.Ya'all tell us what ya'all know,and then we tell ya,if we feel like it."

Goldtalon then said,"You talk,or I don't care if you are a Roy.I'll book you ass for interfering with an official police investigation,obstruction of justice and anything else The D.A.can think of."

Stream said,"Fine.It all began about 8 months ago.In Baltimare.A teenage earth pony mare.16 years old.High School student.Cheerleader.Debate club.Drama club.Had everything going for her future.She was even in line for a scholarship.Until when she came out of the shower,she put some "Boops for Stuff"all natural Fur conditioner.The fur on her whole torso was burned,right down to her skin.Second and Third degree burns.She died from cardiac arrest while she was in the burn unit at Baltimare Community General Hospital.Baltimare P.D.called us in.Our lab found out that there was sulfuric acid was in the conditioner.We told them to keep it out of the press,and I was sent in undercover."

Lonny asked,"So.what have you found out so far??"

Stream continued,"In the course of my investigation.I found out,that "Boops for Stuff"is cutting corners and putting acid in the fur conditioner.Turpentine in the cold cream.Feces in the mud packs.And you don't want to know what else.Look.My agency doesn't just want to slap them with fines,We want to have them prosecuted,and locked up.For a long time."

Lonny then asked,"What do you know about Blu Buttercup??"

Stream replied,"We know she spent time there,and we know about the money she was getting.Thats is all I know about her.I only found out about her death,when you 2 and Ms.Belle came to "Boops for Stuff".And that is everything I know.So let me ask you.Who do like for the murder??"

Lonny replied,"Well my partner and I think Wheat Grass is lying,and that big pony Tempeh maybe our prime suspect.Our M.E. says that Blu Buttercups killer was very tall and had great upper body strength."

Stream said,"Well.Tempeh is very strong,so he's one I would suspect.And here's another little tidbit.Wheat Grass and Tempeh are having an affair."

Big Mac asked,"And Ahh wonder how Flax Seed fells about this??"

Stream replied,"Flax Seed's brain has turned to oatmeal,from all the dope he does.He smokes weed,pops pills,and Celestia knows what else."

Goldtalon said,"I spoke to your boss.And I told him it would be in your best interest to work with us."

Stream said,"OK.How can I help??"

Goldtalon said,"You will be released on your own recognicense.Go back to "Boops for Stuff"and you will keep in touch.Got it??"

Stream replied,"Understood Captain."

Just then there was a knock on the door.After Goldtalon told the person on the other side to come in.Officer Jenny Newman a human female came in and said,"Excuse me Captain,detectives.Sheriff SilverStar is here from Applelossa.He's here with the victims parents."

Goldtalon replied,"OK.Thnks Newman.Wait outside for a minute."

Newman went outside and waited.A moment later Lonny.Big Mac.Captain Goldtalon.And Agent Stream came out of the room.Goldtalon looked at Newman and said,"Newman.Take Ms.Stream and process her out.She's being released O.R."

Newman said"Yes sir."

Newman took Stream downstairs and processed her out.Meanwile Lonny and Big Mac and Goldtalon,went back to the squadroom,and Lonny and Big Mac went up to Sheriff SilverStar.He wore a suit and tie,his Star was on his belt as was his 2in barreled 38 revolver.Blu Buttercups parents were waiting on a bench in the hallway.

Lonny shook hands and said,"SilverStar.It's good seeing you again."

SilverStar Shook hands with Lonny and Big Mac and replied,"Lonny.Big Mac.How are ya'all??"

Big Mac replied,"Everyponys allright SilverStar.You remember our boss.Captain Goldtalon??"

SilverStar shook Goldtalons claw and replied,"Of course.How are ya Captain??Ya'all know the reason Ahh'm here??"

Lonny said,"Yeah.You brought The Buttercups to claim their foals body."

SilverStar said,"And somethin else."

SilverStar handed Lonny a package.And said,"Mr and Mrs Buttercup gave that to me."

Lommy opened the package and found a jar of "Boops for Stuff"cold cream.And there was a letter.Lonny read it out loud.

"Dear Ma and Pa.

If your reading this,then that means something bad happened to me,and I didn't survive.

This jar has stuff in it that I knew about and when I stopped takin money to keep quiet,because of that young mare in Baltimare who died,I coudln't remain queit anymore and was going to the police,but I knew I would be dead before that could happen.So I'm giving it to you.

Please give it to Sherrif SilverStar.He will know what to do with it.

I am so sorry for the pain my death is going to cause our family,but always know,that I love you all so much.

Please tell Red,that I love him.I hope to see you all in The Great Pasture.I will be there waiting for you.


All my love.

Blu.

After Lonny read the letter.Captain Goldtalon spoke up,and said,"OK.Apple.You sign out an unmarked "Galaxie"and take Sheriff SilverStar and The Buttercups to The M.E.Williams.You take that jar over to the crime lab and see what Spy Glass can find."

Lonny replied."Yes sir."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup."
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Big Mac signed out a dark green "Galaxie"4 door unmarked police cruiser.And drove Sheriff SilverStar and The Buttercups to 
the "GREATER CANTERLOT OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER"They were greeted by Vannilla pudding,who led them all to the viewing room.Van opened the blinds on the rooms window.On the other side was a table with a body covered with a sheet,and a M.E.s assistant.Van asked Mr and Mrs Buttercup if they were ready.They both nodded and Van tapped on the glass and used his hand and made a motion to remove the sheet,at the head.When The Buttercups saw the dead young mare.They began crying.

Mrs.Buttercup held her husband and wailed,"OHHHHHHH!!MYYYYYYYY!!!!BABBBBBYYYY!!!!"

Big Mac said,"Mr and Mrs Buttercup.Ahh'm so very sorry,for ya'alls loss.Can you tell me,when was the last time ya'all saw your daughter??"

Mr Buttercup replied,"Blu came home for Hearth's Warming,and stayed till New Years."

Big Mac then asked,"Did ya'alls daughter seem agitated in any way??"

Mrs Buttercup replied,"No she seemed as happy as ever."

Big Mac asked,"So she had no enemies ta speak of??No pony she was havin problems with??"

Mr Buttercup replied angrily,"NO!!!DETECTIVE!!!!!NO PROBLEMS!!!BLU WOULDN'T HURT A FLY!!!!!!NO WHY ALL THE QUESTIONS????"

Mrs Buttercup said,"Dear.Please stop.Detective Apple is only doing his job."

SilverStar said,"She's right pard.Ahh've known Big Macintosh all his life,he didn't mean no disrespect by it."

Mr Buttercup composed himself and said,"Your right Silver.Detective Apple.I apologize for losing my temper."

Big Mac replied,"It's OK sir.Now everything in ya'alls daughters apartment was inventoried,Would ya'all check this here list to make sure nuthin was missin."

The Buttercups checked the list.then Mrs Buttercup noticed something.And said,"Blus necklace.It's not on the list."

Big Mac asked,"Which necklace would that be ma'am??"

Mrs Buttercup replied,"It was a gold chain,with a heart shaped pendant,with a blue sapphire.It was a gift from my mother,before she died,when Blu was still a teenager.So was very close to my mother,and she never took it off."

Mrs Buttercup and reached into her purse and showed a photograph of Blu Buttercup wearing the necklace.Big Mac immediatlly recognized the necklace.He had seen it before.

Big Mac said,Mrs Buttercup."Ah'll do everything Ah can to find the necklace."

Mr Buttercup asked,"When can we take our daughter home??"

Van said,"You can take her home tomorrow.As soon as the mortuary comes to pick her up."

Both the Buttercups and SilverStar thanked Van and Big Mac.Then Big Mac drove them back to Ponyville.To their motel.Afterward,he went to see Princess Twilight,and get a search warrant.And then went to Hayburger for lunch.

Meanwhile.Lonny was at the crime lab at Police Headquarters waiting for Spy Glass to anyilize the jar of "Boops for Stuff"cold cream.As Lonny waited,he went to lunch at a diner across the street.When he returned.Lonny went back to the crime lab.

Lonny asked,"Hey Spy.You done testing the cold cream??"

Spy replied,"Oh yeah and you are not gonna believe this."

Spy handed his report to Lonny.His eyes went wide when he read it.And he shook his head in total disbelief.

Lonny asked,"Are you sure about this Spy??"

Spy replied,"you bet.Theres enough turpintine in this stuff to kill a Manticore 20 times over."

Lonny said,"OK.Thanks a lot Spy."

Lonny left Headquarters and drove back to Ponyville.When he got back to Ponyville Barracks.Lonny went upstairs and saw his brother in law/partner walking to him,with Officer Newman in tow.

Big Mac said,"Come on brother.We need to serve a search warrant."

Lonny asked,What I miss,while I was out??"

Big Mac replied,"Ah'll explain on the way."

Lonny and Big Mac were driven by Officer Newman in a blue and white.Big Mac explained the situation.And 15 minutes later,they arrived at Chatterboxes apartment building.And all 3 walked upstairs,to Apt 2B.

Lonny said,"You better be sure about this Bro.If this goes sour,it's both our asses."

Big Mac replied,Don't worry.Ah am sure."

Lonny.Big Mac and Officer Newman walked up to the door and Big Mac knocked really hard.

BAM BAM BAM!!!!

Big Mac yelled,"OPEN THE DOOR MS. CHATTERBOX!!!!POLICE!!!!

The door opened and Chatterbox saw the 3 police officers and said,"What do you want now??"

Big Mac said,"Step away from the door."

As the 3 entered the apartment.Chatterbox was upset and said,"You don't have any right to come in here."

Big Mac reached into his jacket pocket and said,"Ya'all see this??This here is a search warrant.Signed by Princess Twilight Sparkle herself.Now I'm gonna ask you one time.Where's the necklace ya stole from Blu Buttercup's apartment??"

Chatterbox replied,"I have no fucking idea,what your talking about."

Lonny then said,"Look.If I have to.I'll call the barracks and get about a dozen officers over here and we will tear this place apart.So answer my partners question.Where....is...the...necklace???"

Chatter box pointed with her snout to a box on the coffee table.Big Mac opened it and found the necklace he was looking for.The red earth pony police detective looked at Chatterbox and said,"Ma'am.Ya'all are under arrest for Burglary.Theft from a crime scene,and tampering with evidence.He then looked at Newman and said,"Newman.Cuff this mare,read her her rights and git her in the car."

Newman replied,"Yes sir."And put her handcuffs on Chatterbox and said,"Ma'am.You have the right to remain silent.If you give up this right.Anything you say,can and will be used against you,in a court of law.You have the right to speak to an attorney and allowed to have an attorney present,during questioning.If you so desire and cannot afford one.An attorney will be provided for you,without charge before questioning.Do you understand these rights as I have read them to you??"

Chatterbox replied,"Yeah.I do.And I want a lawyer."

Big Mac said,"And I reckon,ya'all be needin one.Lets go.

The apartment was closed and locked.Chatterboxes neighbors watched as she was led away and put into the police cruiser by Officer Newman.After securing their prisoner.Newman got in on the drivers side.Big Mac riding shotgun.Lonny in the back with Chatterbox.And drove back to Ponyville Barracks,and she was booked,fingerprinted,mug shots were taken,given her one phone call,and Chatterbox was put in a holding cell,until she could be picked up by van,and transported to "The mares wing of the city jaIl.
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Lonny and Big Mac were at thier desks and typing up their reports.Lonny was typing an updated General Case Report.Big Mac was typing an Arrest Booking Report on Chatterbox.After they were done,Lonny and Big Mac went to Captain Goldtalons office to give him an update.When they entered Goldtalons office.He looked at his 2 detectives.

Goldtalon asked,"Allright boys.What's the latest??"

Big Mac said,"Well.We busted Ms Chatterbox a couple of hours ago.For burglary.Theft from a crime scen.And tampering with evidence.I just finished the booking report.Ahh ran her through R & I.She's got 1 conviction for shoplifting back in 2015."

Goldtalon said,"So we got her for Burglary,with a prior.She could get at least 10 years just for that alone."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup,but Ahh think she saw something,the night of the murder.And once she realizes that she could go to prison for a long time.She might be compleled to talk."

Lonny then said,"I heard her mouthpiece is talking to her now."

Just then there was a knock on the door.Goldtalon said,"Come in."

Another Griffon named Legal Eagle entered the office.A lawyer who changed his name came in and spoke.

Legal Eagle said,"Gentlecolts.I have just spoken to my client.And she has a story to tell,but only if she gets some kind of deal."

Goldtalon said,"Any deal she makes will be with The D.A. counsoler,you know that."

Legal Eagle replied,"Then I suggest you call The D.A.s Office and get somepony down here."

Lonny said,"I'll do it.I think Sunset Shimmer is on call."

Lonny went to his desk and made a call.He said,"Sunset......Lonny Williams..........I'm fine...And Applejack is fine.......Yeah.Listen Big Mac and I need you down here at Ponyville Barracks........We busted somepony for about 3 felonies,but she's a possible witness to a homicide that Big Mac and I caught..And according to her lawyer..she'll only talk if she gets a deal..........You will......Good.....I'll let me Captain know......OK....See you soon.....Bye."

About an hour later Sunset Shimmer,an Assistant D.A. with "THE GREATER CANTERLOT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE"arrived and flashed her D.A.s office badge to Sergeant Coogan and went upstairs to the squad room.

Sunset saw Lonny and said,"Hey Lonny.Here I am."

Lonny said,"Hey Sunset.Right this way."

As Sunset,and Lonny went to Captain Goldtalons office.She greeted Big Mac.Captain Goldtalon,and Legal Eagle.Then she read the Arrest/Booking Report on Chatterbox.As well as her criminal record.Sunset considered all options,that were on the table.

Sunset said,"So.Let me see if I get this right.Your client has information,that will aid Sergeant Williams and Detective Apple in their investigation,but she will only talk,if she has a deal.Is that correct Mr Eagle??"

Legal Eagle replied,"Yes.We get a deal on the table.She talks."

Sunset looked at Lonny and asked,"Is her information that important Sergeant??"

Lonny replied,"I can't say one way or the other,but if my partner say she saw something,he's usually right.And I have to back his play."

Sunset looked at Legal Eagle and said,"Let's see.Ummm.Burglay.Theft from a crime scene.Tampering with evidence.And she has a prior,that doesn't help.Hmmmmm.OK.If she talks,and it's credible.We'll let her plead guilty to 1 count of B&E.We'll recommend probation,and community service.After she spends 6 months in jail,I'll try to get her to The Honor Farm in Sound good??"

Legal Eagle replied,"I'll talk to mt client,and see what see says."

The Griffon lawyer went back downstairs to the holding cells.He cam back 10 minutes later.and walked up and spoke.

Legal Eagle said,"My client says,she'll take the deal.6 months in "The Dungeon"is alot better than 30 years in "Badlands",so she will talk."

Captain Goldtalon looked at his watch and said,"Well they're just now serving dinner,so we'll wait till after she eats."Goldtalon then looked at Lonny and Big Mac and said,"And you guys should get some dinner yourselves.It's gonna be an all nighter."

Lonny said,"Yes sir,but first I gotta call Applejack."

Big Mac looked at Sunset Shimmer and asked,"Ya care ta join us counsoler??"

Sunset Shimmer replied,"Yeah.Why not."

Lonny called Applejack and told his mare,that he and Big Mac were pulling an all nighter.After he hung up.Lonny.Big Mac with Sunset Shimmer holding the red earth ponys arm.All headed out to dinner.When they returned,with the lawyers present.Chatterbox told Lonny and Big Mac what she saw the night Blu Buttercup was murdered.

Later that night in the parking lot of "Barnyard Bargins"Equestrias national department store chain.Rose Petal was in her car waiting for the ponies she did her shady business with to show up and pay her the money she wanted so she could disappear.She smoked a cigarette and waited,then a "Pinto"Station Wagon arrived with what she saw were 3 ponies inside.One pony came out and walked up to the car.on the passenger side.And Rose Petal rolled down her window and said,"Well it's about time.Where's my money??"The second pony got out of the vehicle without Rose Petal seeing him.As she was distracted when the pony she was talking to opened a bag full of money.Her mouth watered as she looked at all that cash.The other pony snuck up on the drivers side and then....

BOOM!!!!!BOOM!!!!!

2 .12 Gauge buckshot rounds turned Rose Petals head into red colored pulp,as the .32 caliber sized pellets ripped through flesh and bone.The 2 ponies went back to their car and drove away in the night.However their luck was about to run out.A homeless Diamond Dog saw the whole thing,and hid in the shadows until the "Pinto"drove away.The Diamond Dog went onto the street and flagged down the first blue and white he saw.

Meanwhile back at Ponyville Barracks.Lonny and Big Mac were asleep in the sleeping room,that officers who worked very late could sleep there at the barracks instead of trying to drive home.Lonny was in one bunk and Big Mac was sleeping in another on in the corner.And were sleeping soundly.Then Office Marble Brownie.A unicorn male officer opened the door and quietly walked in and went up to the bed Lonny was sleeping on,and gently shook him and said,"Sergeant Williams....Sergeant Williams...Wake up."

Lonny woke up and said,"Brownie.What do you want??"

Brownie replied,"Sorry to wake you Sergeant,but we have a body in a car in the parking lot of "Barnyard Bargins".The victim was indentified as one Rose Petal."

Lonny looked at Brownie and said,"Ahh shit.Allright.Go get 2 cups of coffee and doughnuts,if there are any left."

Brownie replied,"Yes sir"and left the room.

Lonny then got off the bunkbed and walked over to his partner and shook him and said,"Come on Bro.Wake your red ass up."

Big Mac stirred and woke up and asked,"What's goin on Brother??"

Lonny replied."Rose Petal just got her head blown off over at "Barnyard Bargins"We gotta go."

Soon after getting themselves together.Lonny and Big Mac drank their coffee,ate their doughnuts and left to "Barnyard Bargins"and they wern't going there to shop.
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Lonny and Big Mac arrived at the parking lot of "Barnyard Bargins".The parking lot was busy with several blue and whites,with their red and blue overhead lights on and rotating and unifromed officers keeping the lookylews out.Vanilla Pudding and Spy Glass were already there doing their work.A white canvas surrounded the car,with the body of Rose Petal still in the drivers seat.This was done to keep somepony from seeing the horrific crime scene,and freaking out.Lonny and Big Mac walked up and one of the uniformed officers let them in the crime scene.

Lonny asked Officer Almond Butter,A pegasus,"OK Butter.Talk to us."

Butter said,"We got one Rose Petal.Female.Satyr.39.Shot to death,actually blown up with what Spy Glass says is a sawed off shotgun.Her head is almost gone."

Big Mac asked,"How'd ya'all establish her identity??"

Butter repiled,"We ran her licence plate thru DMV."

Lonny asked,"Who called it in??"

Butter pointed to the homeless Diamond Dog who was sitting on the curb eating a sandwhich and drinking a soda.while being watched by another officer.And said,"That Diamond Dog over there.He flagged us down,says he saw the whole thing.Says his name is Rover Dover.I got him something to eat."

Lonny said,Allright.Good work Butter.We'll take it from here.And keep that Diamond Dog handy,we'll want to talk to him."

Butter replied,"You got it.Oh and Sarge.When is Apple Cider Season starting up??"

Lonny replied,"Soon.We'll let you know."

Butter said,"Thanks Sarge."

Butter went back to work,Lonny and Big Mac looked over the car.with the body still in it.

Lonny said,"OK Van.Lets see it."

Van lifted the now bloody white sheet and saw the body.The head was almost completely disintergrated,blood and tissue were everywhere inside the car.

Big Mac asked,"Aside from the obvious Van,are you certain as ta how'd she died??"

Van answered,"Yeah.She got a face full of buckshot.She didn't see it coming.

Big Mac asked,"What type of shotgun do ya reckon??"

Van replied,"Oh.I'd say a double barrel,over/under.About 4 inches under legal."

Lonny looked at Spy Glass and asked,"Anything in her purse Spy??"

Spy Glass replied,"Ummm,Just her wallet,drivers licence,credit cards,cash about 300bits.In the purse,cigarettes,lighter,a couple of tampons.Nothing out of the ordinary."

Lonny said,"OK guys.You find anything else out.Let me or Big Mac know."

Van said,"Done."

Spy said,Got it."

Lonny and Big Mac walked up to the Diamond Dog and Lonny nodded to the officer watching him.After the officer gave them some privacy.

Lonny looked at the diamond dog and said,"Good morning sir.Are you Rover Dover??"

Rover replied,"Yes.I am Rover Dover."

Lonny said,"Pleased to meet you Mr.Dover.I'm Sergeant Williams,this is my partner Detective Apple."

Rover replied,"Please.Call me Rover."

Lonny replied,"Ok.Call me Sergeant Lonny."

Big Mac said,"And call me Detective Big Mac."So Rover.Can ya tell us what happened??"

Rover said,"Yes.I saw woman get shot.I was putting bed down behind dumpster."

Lonny said,"OK so tell us,what did you see Rover??"

Rover replied,"I see woman in car smoking,looking at watch.Then I see other car,with 2 ponies inside."

Big Mac asked,"Were they male or female??"

Rover replied,"1 male in driver seat.1 female in passenger seat."

Big Mac replied,"OK.And what did these ponies look like??"

Rover replied,"Pony who drove car,was green pony,with blond hair.lady pony had long hair,wore glasses."

Lonny asked,"And what else??"

Rover replied,"Pony lady get out of car,have bag,walk up to ladies car.Tapped on window.Lady in other car open window.They talk.Then other car,rear hatch open.Another pony come out."

Big Mac asked."Other pony??"

Rover replied,"Yes.other pony,big pony.walked up to car,next thing.Boom Boom.They leave.After they leave,I look at poor woman,she look dead.I went out to sidewalk,saw police car,waved to them.Told them what happened."

Lonny asked,"Would be able to indentify them,if you saw them again??"

Rover replied,"Yes.I can do this.I saw them good."

Lonny said,"Great.Thank you Rover,We'll have driven down to the barracks,and look at some photos."

Rover said,"OK.I go to police station."

Lonny said,"Good.You wait here OK.And one of our uniforms will take you."Lonny looked at Big Mac and said,"Bro.You ride with Almond Butter back to the barracks,get a photo array ready,get those photos of Wheat Grass,Tempeh,and his brother,that we got from DMV.I'll join you later.And call Twilight Sparkle.We gonna need warrants."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup.And where will ya be brother??"

Lonny replied,"I gonna make a call,and then.I gotta wake up Rarity."

Big Mac said,"Allright.I'll see ya;all back at the barracks."

Big Mac took Rover Dover and he along with Officer Almond Butter,left in a blue and white.And went back to Ponyville Barracks.Meanwhile.Lonny made a call from a payphone to a pager number.A few minutes later the payphone rang.Lonny answered it and talked like a hippie.The voice on the other end said,"Hey.What's up??"Lonny recognized the voice of Special Agent Slippery Swearl.Lonny asked,"Hey baby.You alone??"Swearl replied,"Nah man.What's up??"Lonny replied,"Well I thought we could you know,get some coffee and talk.I mean,if ya wanna."Swearl asked,"Right now??It's 4 in the morning."Lonny replied,"Yeah.Come on man.Let's talk."Swearl replied,"OK man.OK.Where do you wanna meet??"Lonny replied,"How about the all night diner??"Stream replied,"Cool.I'll be there in about 30 minutes."Lonny replied,Cool,I'll be waiting."And hung up

As Slippery Stream hung up and turned around,she was startled when a green earth pony was in back of her.

Stream said,"Oh Tofu.You startled me??"

Tofu asked,"And where do you think your going at this hour??"

Stream asked,"Oh an old coltfriend is back in town,and he just wants to talk."

Tofu replied,"Oh OK.Well have a good time."

Stream replied,"I will.Thanks"

Stream then got into her "Corona"and left for "The Nighthawk Diner."About 25 minutes later.Slippery Stream entered the diner and saw Lonny sitting at a booth drinking coffee.Sream went and sat across from him ordered coffee from a waitress,and looked back at Lonny and said,"OK Williams.You dragged me out here.So what's up??"

Lonny said,"We got another murder,connected to "Boops for Stuff"Somepony gave Rose Petal,the modeling agent.A .12 Gauge facelift.Both barrels."

Stream replied,"Oh fuck.How do you know it's related to "Boops for Stuff"??"

Lonny said,"We have a witness that saw the crime happen,and is at the barracks looking at a photo array,And I'm confident Tempeh is the pony who will be positively I.D.ed.So what kind of evidence do you have??"

Stream showed Lonny her necklace and replied,"Everything I have is on the crystal on the charm on this necklace.It's R.C.P.D. standard issue.It records video and audio."

Lonny said,"OK.So do you have enough evidence??Because as soon as I get the warrants.We're raiding the place."

Stream replied,"I guess I do."

Then Stream saw a familiar face enter the diner.The face saw her too.

Stream said,"Oh shit!!"

Lonny asked,"What??"

Stream replied,"It's Tofu.Tempeh's brother.And we've just been made."

Lonny looked at the pony and said to Stream,"Take the front.I'll go around back."

Lonny ran out of the back door to the diner.Agent Stream ran out the front,both had guns drawn.Lonny then saw Tofu in an electric car try to start it,with no luck.

Tofu said,"Dammit.Come on.Start already."

Lonny then snuck up behind Tofu and pointed his .44 at his head.And said,"POLICE!!!HANDS ON THE WHEEL!!!!NOW!!!"

Tofu replied,"anything you say officer,anything you say."

Just then Tofu,using his left hand took a swing at Lonny with a lead pipe.Lonny dodged the pipe,and used the butt of hos gun and slammed it down on the top of Tofu's hand....Hard.Tofu screamed in pain and from the shcok of being hit,dropped the pipe from his hand and held his now injured body part in his right hand.

Tofu winced and said,"Man.You broke my fuckin hand!!"

Lonny cocked the hammer of his gun and said,"Do something stupid like that again,and a broken hand will be the least of you're problems.Now out you're hands out the window.Right Now."

Stream walked up pointing her gun at Tofu and opened the passenger side of the car.Checking for other occupants.

Stream said,"The car is clear Sergeant."

Tofu saw Slippery Stream's badge hanging from a chain around her neck."ROYAL COMSUMER PROTECTION SERVICE.KINGDOM OF EQUESTRIA.SPECIAL AGENT."

Tofu said,"You're fuzz too.Oh man.That is a total buzzkill."

Lonny hand cuffed Tofu to his car door,and Ran to"The Jav"and used his cars two-way radio,to call for an extra unit and an ambulance.
> Chapter 13.
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It was almost 6AM when Lonny along with Special Agent Slippery Stream along with their prisoner in tow.After Lonny had Tofu transported to The Urgent Care Center of Ponyville Community Hospital.Tofu's hand was X-Rayed and it turned out his hand wasn't broken.After Tofu was released,Lonny put the cuffs on him,and read him his rights.And transported him back to the barracks.With Agent Stream.Brought Tofu up to the squad room,and had a uniform put him in interrigation.Lonny and Agent Stream went to see Big Mac and Captain Goldtalon.

As soon as Lonny entered.Goldtalon asked,"So where in Tartarus have you been all morning??"

Lonny replied,"Sorry Cap.I had to take that guy to Ponyville Community,after I nearly broke his hand when he swung a pipe at me."

Goldtalon asked,"Is he gonna live??"

Lonny replied,"Yeah.He'll live,so Cap anything new??"

Goldtalon replied,"Go ask your partner.The city doesn't pay me to do my job and your's too."

Lonny replied,"I'm on it.I'm on it."

Lonny then went back to his desk,and he saw Agent Stream go to the mare's restroom,as he went back to his desk Big Mac came up,and asked,"And just where in tarnation were ya all morning??"

Lonny replied,"Oh don't you start in on me too.Cap just asked me the same damn question.So where are we??"

Agent Stream returned from the restroom,and Big Mac said,"Well howdy there Agent Stream.Everthin allright??"

Agent Stream replied,"I'm fine.Thanks.And how about you Detective Apple??"

Big Mac blushed and answered,"Ahh shucks.Ah'm fine."

Lonny looked at his partner and said,"What is this??A police station or a singles bar??Can we get back to the case please??"

Big Mac said,"Well.Rover made positive I.D.s on Tempeh,his brother,and Wheat Grass.,and Ah  had in both names run through R & I.,Wheat Grass is clean,but Tempeh has priors."

Lonny asked,"For what??"

Big Mac replied,"Mostly armed robbery and aggrivated assault.And It seems that back in 2009 Tempeh did time for ponyslaughter down in Applewood.He was chagred with murder,but his lawyer got it pled down to ponyslaughter.He did 2 years out of a 7 year sentence."

Lonny replied,"Good and if we can get Ms.Chatterbox to make a positive I.D.,we got a slam dunk."

Big Mac then said,"Already took care of that.Ah got her comin in,she should be here in a bit.She's bein brought in from "The Dungeon."

Agent Stream asked,"How did you do that??"

Big Mac answered,"Ah just asked her lawyer to reminded her that the more she cooperates.The better it will be for her court case."

Lonny said,OK.So Stream.You call your boss and brief him,tell him as soon as we get the warrants.We're raiding "Boops for Stuff".but first,we confirm some things and I need to make a call."

Lonny picked his phone and dailed,When the pony on the other end.Lonny said,"Hello Raity....It's Lonny......We need one more favor from you......I promise it's not dangerous.......You can....Great.....See you in about an hour....Great....Thanks...Bye."

Justas Lonny hung up Bic Mac's phone rang.It was from the front desk.Big Mac answered and said,"Apple......Eyup......OK....Keep her in the van....Ah'll be right down.....Eyup...Thanks."

Big Mac looked up and said,"She's here.Downstairs in the back."

Lonny said,"Lets go."

Both detectives and Agent Stream went downstairs with Big Mac holding a folder,they went to the prisoner loading area and saw the van from "The Greater Canterlot City Jail"Also called "The Dungeon".When Lonny.Big Mac and Agent Stream arrived,2 Detention Officers from "The Dungeon"were guarding Chatterbox,who was in a blue jail uniform,and wearing a bellyband,handcuffs and legirons.Standard procedure for all inmates.

Big Mac said,"Mornin,Ms.Chatterbox.How are ya today??"

Chatterbox replied,"How am I supposed to feel??I'm in jail.So what do you want??"

Lonny replied,"We want you to look at some photos for us."

Chatterbox asked,"And if I help you.Are you gonna help me??"

Lonny replied,"We'll tell The D.A.and Princess Twilight that you cooperated.That will go a long way in your court case."

Lonny opened the folder and Chatterbox looked at the photos and pointed to the photos and saw Tofu's photo and said,"This pony.He drove the car.The night Blu Buttercup was murdered."

Chatterbox then saw the photos of Wheat Grass and Tempeh and said,"And these two.They went into the apartment.And came out a few minutes later."

Lonny asked,"Are you sure about that Ms.Chatterbox??"

Chatterbox replied,"Yeah.I'm sure."

Big Mac asked,"And how did ya see them??"

Chatterbox sighed and replied,"I saw them with my telescope.I thought Blu Buttercup was having one of her wild sex parties.I had no idea,she was murdered,until I went inside her apartment and found her dead,and stole her necklace.Can I go back to jail now??They're just about to serve breakfast."

Big Mac replied,"Yeah,you can go."Big Mac looked at the 2 detention officer's and said,"Take her back boys."

The Detention Officers nodded and left.Lonny.Big Mac and Agent Stream went back upstairs and stopped at their esks and went to the interrigation room and Lonny told the unifromed officer who was watching him he could return to his duties.Lonny then slammed the case file on the table and said,"Your done Tofu.You have have been positively indentified as the driver in both The Blu Buttercup homicide,and in The Rose Petal homicide."

Big Mac then said,"And that means ya'all lookin at,2 counts ofMurder.2 counts of Conspirociy to commit murder.And 2 counts of Accessory to commit murder,before and after the fact.That means ya'all be gettin the rope."

Tofu replied,"I didn't kill nopony."

Big Mac said,"We know,ya just drove the car,but that don't matter in the eyes of the law buddy,yer just as guilty,as if ya did the killin yerself."

Lonny then said,"Of course.You help us.We help you.avoid going to the gallows.You get it??"

Tofu replied,"What do you want??"

Lonny replied,You testify against your brother.Wheat Grass.And the shit they're putting in the products at "Boops for Stuff".You do and maybe you get out of prison while your still young."

Tofo replied,I...I can't....I mean...he's my brother........Damn.....Damn that bitch.......She put him up to it............Using her pussy as a weapon."

Lonny said,"Tell us what we want to know,and you might be saving his life.And yours."

Big Mac said,"Ya'all bein to a hangin??Mah partner and I have,about a year and a half ago.Ya see.We put a guy away who commited murder,durin an armed robbery of a local market.One of his victims was a pregnant mare about 10 months pregnant.Her unborn foal didn't survive.Anyhow.This is what happened,The condemmed was brought to the gallows from the death cell.The warden read the death warrant singed by Princess Celestia.He was asked if he had any last words.When he said he was sorry for what he done.He was lead up 13 steps to the platform and the rope.The guards had ta help him up those steps.And it aint nuthin like in the movies,or on T.V.When a stallion gits hung and he goes ta his death bravely.Nope.He was so scared.His legs and arms had to be secured with leather straps.Then the black hood was put over his head.Then he started cryin.Like a little foal,and askin fer his momma.Nopony knows why,maybe fer himself,and the bad choices he made in life that led him to the rope,or his victims.And the pain he inflicted on their families.Then he started breathin heavily.Then the rope was put around his neck."

Lonny then said,"The rope was positioned,so the eye of the noose was put just behind the left jaw,and just to the back of the ear.The warden then looked at his watch,looked at the executioner,and nodded.The executioner then pulled the lever very quickly and the trap door opened,and the pony fell.And he screamed as he fell.When the rope straighened,his neck broke.Everypony heard it.Me.My partner.The victims family.His lawyer.The Deputy D.A. who prosecuted him.And of course the warden,the guards,and the press.It was a sickly sound,nit like a twig breaking,But he didn't just die.Ohhh no.His body went into convulsions,for a bit,until he finally stopped moving.The doctor then check for a heartbeat.When he couldn't find one.He declared him dead.And his body lost control of his motor functions,and he pissed and shit himself.And evryppony could smell the stink.And now that very fate awaits you."

Big Mac then said,"You can avoid all that.If ya'all cooperate.With us and The R.C.P.S.Agent Stream here will tell ya."

Stream then said,"If you agree to testify in Royal Court about how "Boops for Stuff has been cutting corners and putting dangerous ingredients in thier products.You do that,and You might avoid the death penalty."

Lonny then said,"Life of Death Tofu.The choice is yours.You think about that for awile,until your lawyer gets here."

The three left the room,and gave Tofu time.Time to think about his fate.
> Chapter 14.
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Tofu had decided to testify,but only if he had a deal for him and his brother.So Deputy D.A. Sunset Shimmer and a Public Defender assigned by the court,were busy hashing out a deal,In exchange Tofu gave details on how he drove the car,to both murder scenes.

Tofu said,"My brother and Wheat Grass were the ones who broke in to Blu's pad."

Lonny asked."And what were they looking for??"

Tofu replied,"They were looking for a jar of cold cream.that she stole."

Big Mac asked,"And why did she steal it??"

Tofu answered,"Because she found out a long time ago,what we were doing,Wheat Grass was paying her,but then that teenage foal in Baltimare died,and she said she was gonna talk."

Lonny asked,"Were Wheat Grass and Tempeh planning on killing her??"

Tofu replied,"I don't think so.Tempeh said they were just gonna look for the cold cream she took.The thing was Blu came home early.I guess that spooked Wheat Grass and my brother."

Big Mac asked,"And what about Rose Petal??"

Tofu replied,"He said they were just gonna care her.Tempeh said the gun had blanks."

Lonny said,"And you believed him??"

Tofu said,"He's my brother.Of course I'd believe him."

Lonny then asked,"Did Blu have sex with your brother??"

Tofu answered,"Yeah.And with Wheat Grass??"

Lonny then asked,How do you know??"

Tofu replied,"Because I went by her pad one night.And I saw Blu getting her ass fucked by Wheat Grass,wearing a strap on.I was gonna jack off watching,until I saw Tempeh walk in and join them.I walked away.I didn't want to watch my brother get his nut off."

Big Mac then asked,"So what was this all about??"

Tofu replied,"Money.Just money.When I first came to the commune.I wanted to be one with nature.And so didi every pony else.After Rarity helped us.My brother and Wheat Grass got greedy."

Lonny said,"We also know your brother has a record.He also killed somepony."

Tofu said,"I thought he changed.He said he did.It was my idea for him to come to the commune,when he got out of prison.I thought he could get a fresh start.How could have I been wrong??"

Lonny put an empty notepad and pencil on the table and said,"I don't know,but you might be helping him by telling us everything.Write it all down."

Agent Stream then said,"And include everything about the goings on at "Boops for Stuff."

Tofu nodded and began writing,as Lonny and Big Mac left the room and had a uniform officer watch him.They and Agent Stream went back into the squad room and saw both Rarity and Twilight,as well as Applejack.LOnny was happy to see his pony wife.As it had nearly 24 hours since the couple had last seen each other.

Lonny kissed his wife and said,"Hey hun.What brings you here??"

Applejack replied,"Well I know ya'all and Big Mac needed a change a clothes and Ah made ya some breakfast.Ya'all need somethin besides coffee and doughnuts."

Lonny smiled and said,"Applejack.You are always full of surprises.More than Pinkie-Pie.Oh and this is Special Agent Slippery Stream,of The Royal Consumer Protection Service.

Applejack shook hands with Stream and said,"Nice ta meet ya there Agent Stream."She then looked at Captain Goldtalon and asked,"Say Cap'n.Mind if Ah borrow ma'h man and ma'h brother fer a bit,so's Ah can feed em??"

Goldtalon replied,"Sure thing Mrs.Williams,as long as it's in the break room."

Applejack replied,"Thank ya kindly."Then looked at her husband and her brother and said,"And while i set up things.You and Big Mac go take a shower and get changed,yya'all a little ripe by now."

Lonny looked at his brother in law inhaled and said,"She's right.You stink."

Lonny and Big Mac went down to the locker room and soon were both showering up,getting the body odor off themselves.As the two detectives showered,Big Mac walked up to the partition wall and leaned his head on it,with his arms crossed.Lonny noticed it and asked,"OK Bro.Whats on your mind??"

Big mac replied,"Something's buggin me.We know the motive.Money,but how long has this been going on??Ever since Rarityu helped them??Or has it been going on longer than that??"

Lonny replied,"Well.We'll just have to ask them,when we bust them."

Big Mac said,"Eyup.Come on.Let's get dressed and go eat."

Lonny and Big Mac dried off,changed into clean clothes jeans and polo shirts,and went back upstairs to the break room,where Applejack set up breakfast.Afterword they asked Rarity to give them an outline of the commune.Then Twilight read the affidavits.Twilight made them swear under oath that the information was truthful.And had Spike type up the arrest warrants,and siezure orders.After Twilight.Rarity and Applejack left,when Lonny kissed her goodbye.S.W.A.T. was called.Agent Stream also called her office and a short time later,a group of S.C.P.S.Agents arrived wearing body armor and windbreakers the said "ROYAL EQ AGENT POLICE",then Lonny and his partner/brother in law put on baody armor themselves,and Big Mac checked out a .12ga Pump Shotgun,and 8 rounds of 00 Buck shells.And both put on windbreakers the said,"ROYAL CANTERLOT POLICE".And both checked their handguns.Then Captain Goldtalon began the tactical briefing.

Goldtalon said,OK ladies and gentlecolts."We're going to raid and serving aresst warrants and royal seizure orders on The "Boops for Stuff"caommune/cosmetics factory outside of Ponyville.They are allegedly involved not only in Product Tampering,and Endangering the public,but 2 possibly 3 ponies who live and work there,are wanted in connection to 2 murders.I'll hand over the briefing to Sergeant Williams,and Detective Apple."

Lonny said,"Thaks Captain.OK.Heres what we have.Suspect number 1.Tempeh.Male.Earth Pony.31 years old.6ft 5in.240lbs.Cream colored coat.Green over Blue.Cutie Mark is what looks like a piece of wood.Suspect is armed with a sawed-off .12ga shotgun,that we know of.And he has a record.Did time for ponyslaughter."

Big Mac then said,"Suspect number 2.Wheat Grass.Female.Earth Pony.27 years old.5ft 6in.120lbs.Also has a light yellow coat.Orange over Blue.Cutie Mark is a peace sign,with a leaf.As far as we know,she isn't armed,but don't take that for granted.Now she does have a husband.Flax Seed.Male Earth Pony.32 years old.Light tan coat.Black over Black.Mustache,black hair on his chin.Cutie Mark is a blue flower.Now we don't the extent of his involvement,but be careful."

Lonny then pointed to the layout and said,"Now S.W.A.T. goes in first,and secures the compound.Then we go in with Agent Stream and The R.C.S.P.agents.Patrol.Your job will be to set up a perimiter 2 cars per side.Nopony in or out.Any questions??"

When nopony answered,Lonny said,"OK then.Let's go."

All the officers and agents involved in the raid went downstairs to their vehicles and,soon on their way to "Boops for Stuff"to make the arrests.
> Chapter 15.
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Within an hour.An army of Royal Caterlot Police Department Blue and White Squad Cars Unmarked cars,as well as unmarked cars with Royal Equestrian Govornment plates,which meant they were R.C.P.S.As well as"The Jav"all lead by a S.W.A.T.van.And a helicopter flying in orbit,arrived at "Boops for Stuff and The S.W.A.T.smashed through the front gate.Squad cars were in their assigned positions,one of blue and whites two officers got out of the car pointing guns at the security guard wanna be,and searched him,then handcuffed him.The S.W.A.T. van and the other cars as well as Lonny and Big Mac in "The Jav" stopped in the compound as well as S.W.A.T.Everypony got out of their cars weapons drawn,and went about their work.

After S.W.A.T. secured the compound and all the residents/employees were rounded up and handcuffed,and moved to the center of the compound.Agent Stream flashed her badge and yelled,"ROYAL OFFICER'S!!!!!!THIS PROERTY IS SEIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF EQUESTRIA!!!!!EVERYTHING IS IMPOUNDED!!!!!EVERYPONY HERE IS UNDER ARREST!!!!"

Lonny and Big Mac with backup from Officer's Conners and Newman ran up to the front door of the main house.Big Mac racked his shotgun.Lonny had his .44 out and ready.Lonny pounded on the door and yelled,"WHEAT GRASS!!!!TEMPEH!!!!POLICE!!!!!WE HAVE WARRANT'S FOR YOUR ARREST'S!!!!!COME OUT NOW!!!!!"

When there was no response.Lonny nodded at Conners,who had a hand held battering ram and swung at the locked door.

BAM!!!!

The door was smashed open and Lonny.Big Mac.Conners,who dropped the door breaching device and drew his revolver.And Newman all went inside the house.They cleared the front room.Then they cleared the kitchen.Then Big Mac cleared the bathroom,then went into the bedroom.After clearing the room.Big Mac found Flax Seed laying on the bed,with a syringe sticking out of his arm.He wasn't moving.

Big Mac yelled,"LONNY!!!!BEDROOM!!!!"

Lonny walked into the room and saw Flax Seed,and yelled,"CONNERS!!!!CALL AND AMBULANCE!!!!!!"

Big Mac kept his .38 pointed at Flax Seed and checked for a pulse.Finding none.He then looked at his human partner and said,"He won't be needin it."

Just then Agent Stream walked into the room and saw the now dead body of Flax Seed and said,"Whoa.What happened to him??"

Lonny holstered his gun and replied,"Looks like he ODed on smack."

Agent Stream found what looked like a suicide note on the nightstand and read it out loud,"I'm sorry for all the bad things i did.And I'm sorry for all the ponies I hurt,because of my own greed.Please forgive me.I can't live with myself.So I'm leaving this world.Again.I'm so sorry.......Flax Seed."

Agent Stream then said,"It looks like he took the easy way out."

Big Mac then said,"And Ahh don't think shootin himself up was his idea.His right hand is broken."

Lonny then said,"And you can't shoot up in your left arm,with you're right hand busted up."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup.Looks like Wheat Grass and Tempeh are tyin up loose ends and tryin ta git outta town."

Just then another R.C.P.S.Agent entered the house and spoke with Agent Stream.He said,"Hey Stream.We're impouding all the products,seizing all financial records.And checking everything else,but there is a car missing."

Lonny asked,"What car??"

The Agent looked at Agent Stream,who snapped,"Well.Tell him."

The Agent replied,"Ummm.A Pinto Station Wagon.Beige in color.Lic#52BIU020."

Lonny said,"I'll put out a broadcast."

Lonny ran out to "The Jav"and used the two-way radio inside the car ans keyed the mike and said,"5-W-30 to Dispatch.Requesting clear frequency for broadcast."

The Dispatcher on the other end said,"10-4.....5-W-30....All on all frequencies stand by....5-W-30 Go ahead."

Lonny requested an A.P.B. and gave a description of both Tempeh and Wheat Grass,and the car they were driving in.Also advised that suspects were armed and dangerous.Approach with caution.After Lonny finished the broadcast just as Captain Goldtalon drove up.

Meanwhile in another part of Ponyville.Officer Mike Beller.A motorcycle officer A male Saytr.His dad is human,and his mom is a bat pony.He also like many saytr's look human on top,and pony on the bottom.He also had his mom's batwings and her eyes,which came in useful in police work.His eyes always saw vehicles and licence plates.He had just finished giving a traffic ticket to a teenage colt for speeding.He was doing 45 in a 35 MPH zone.Beller.was just getting back on his police motorcyle and started it up,when he saw the pinto wagon that Lonny had broadcast.Beller followed the car,but not too close.

As Beller followed the Pinto wagon.The car eventually parked in a motel parking lot.Beller oassed right by,turning left and then left again into an alley across from the motel,so he wouldn't be seen.Sure enough.Both suspects came out the car and went to a room.Beller then got on the radio.And said,"5-Mary-17 to Dispatch."

Back at "Boops for Stuff"all the resident/employees were all being loaded up into police vans that were called in from downtown.The radio in "The Jav"came to life,"Dispatch to 5-W-30.....5-W-30 come in."

Lonny heard the radio and grabbed the mike ,keying it and said,"This is 5-W-30..Go ahead Dispatch."

Dispatch replied,"Meet 5-Mary-17 on Tact-2."

Lonny replied,"10-4."Then switched the radio to Tact-2 keyed the mike again and said,"5-Mary-30,to 5-Mary-17.What have you got Mike."

Beller replied,"I found your suspects.I followed them to a motel on Rasberry Road,off of Main Street.Room 12.I'm in an alley across the street.They didn't notice me."

Lonny replied,"Allright.Good work Mike.Stay there and Big Mac and I will be there in 15 minutes.And thanks."

Lonny then yelled,"BRO!!OUR SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED!!!!LET'S GO!!!"

Big Mac ran out to the car and asked Agent Stream,"Ya'll wanna come along??"Then looked at Lonny and asked,"Ya'all don't mind do ya??"

Lonny answered,"Why not.The more the merrier."

Stream answered,"I wouldn't miss it for the world."And hopped in the back of "The Jav.Big Mac called for Additional units.10 minutes later.All three were in the alley across from the motel.Beller pointed and sure enough Wheat Grass and Tempeh were leaving the motel.Lonny sped up and Big Mac radioed all units to move in.Soon "The Jav",Beller and several Blue and Whites surrounded them.Lonny.Big Mac and Agent Stream all got out drawing guns and Lonny yelling,"FREEZE BOTH OF YOU!!!POLICE!!!""

Tempeh then drew a .9mm pistol and began firing.And running away,leaving Wheat Grass all alone.Lonny drew his .44 and went into foot pursuit.Wheat Grass put her hands up and surrendered.Big Mac and Agent Stream took the earth pony into custody.As Agent Stream handcuffed her.She looked at Big Mac and said,"Go help your partner.I got her."

Big Mac ran off redrawing his revolver,and ran to help Lonny.Who was still chasing Tempeh down the street.Tempeh ran into another alley.Lonny put himself against the wall and used the corner for cover.He pointed his .44 at the earth pony and yelled,"DROP THE GUN TEMPEH!!!!YOU'VE GOT NOWHERE TO GO!!!!"

Tempeh turned and fired his handgun 3 times.Lonny pulled the trigger of his .44 Magnum.2 loud thunderclaps sounded and two 240 grain boattail hallowpoins slammed into Tempeh's chest turning his hear and lungs into hamburger.Tempeh fell on the ground........Dead.

Lonny carefully walked up keeping his gun pointed at the now dead suspect.Big Mac arrived seconds later.And asked,"You OK brother??"

Lonny holstered his gun and didn't say a word.
> Episode 01.Color me dead.Epilouge.
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It had been a month since the bust at "Boops for Stuff".Which resulted in Tempeh being shot and killed by Lonny when he was cornered and opened fire on him.Lonny was interviewed by "The Officer Involved Shooting Team"based out of "Robbery Homicide Division at Headquarters.After he gave his statement of events.And gave them his gun as evidence.The detectives also recovered the sawed off shotgun Tempeh used to kill Rose Petal.For the rest of the month.Lonny was assinged to desk duty.After spending a few days at home,which he didn't mind.He got to help with the chores and spend time with Applejack.And Lonny had to appear before the revue board.Standard procedure for everypony in the department.

Lonny was eventually cleared.The revue board ruled the shooting was "In Policy"and The D.A.s Office ruled the shooting was "Justifiable Homicide"as Tempeh was killed,While Fleeing Arrest and In The Commission of A Felony.Everypony was now at Lime Juice's "Fizzy Pop Soda Stand"Lonny was there with Applejack.Rarity was also there and so was Twlight.Big Mac was there with Agent Stream.All were sitting at a table under an umbrella.

Applejack asked,"So hun.The whole thing was all about money??"

Lonny replied,"It sure was.It seems that Tempeh and Wheat Grass hatched this scheme more than 5 years ago."

Big Mac then said,"Eyup.Ya'all see.Tempeh and Wheat Grass have known each other since he got out of The Neighvada State Prison,where he did time for Ponyslaughter."

Lonny said,"At the time Wheat Grass was also a prostitute during the late 90s.In fact.She and Rose Petal worked the same stroll on "The Las Pegasus Strip",just south of the main drag.In fact she and Rose Petal were busted at the same time.The judge in their case was a local judge.Not a Princess.The judge took pity on them and gave them probation.And sent them to a rehabilitation center.To learn job skills and become productive members of society.Rose Petal learned about business,and took some night courses.Wheat Grass learned how to be a waitress.And got a job in a diner.That's were she met Tempeh.His Parole Officer got him a job as a short order cook,when he got released."

Big Mac then said,"And they got together and hatch a money making venture,makin make up.And fur and skin care products.After she met Flax Seed,who had all these ideas,but he also had a drug problem.So Wheat Grass manipulated him,into marrying her.After she told Flax Seed she was pregnant,and having a miscarriage.All lies.It was just a marriage of convinence."

Rarity asked,"So how did I fit in all this Lonny darling??"

Lonny replied,"Well,Wheat Grass had the idea that the land was gonna be lost,so she concocted the idea,that if they got help from you,since you are famous in your own right as "The Element of Generosity"It would help them sell more and make more money,but it didn't work as well as they hoped,and started cutting corners.I'm sorry Rarity.They used you."

Rarity replied,"Well.I feel awful about being used,but that still won't deter me from helping others in need.I just have to be more careful in the future.So what will happen to Wheat Grass and Tofu,as well as the others??"

Agent Stream said,"Everypony is pointing fingers at each other,to save their own hide.Some wern't involved with the product tampering.Some had no idea,but The Royal Attorney will sort it out.And The D.A.will handle the murders.So Princess Twilight,who will try the murder case??"

Twlight replied,:Oh Cadence will handle it.Since I'm friends with Rarity.I had to recuse myself."

Applejack asked,"How about the land??"

Agent Stream answered,"Well As soon as the court cases are adjuicated.The land will be sold at auction."

Applejack then said,"As Filthy Rich don't get ta build another "Barnyard Bargins".We already have 4 in Ponyville.We don't need anymore.One question though.How did Blu Buttercup fit inta all this??"

Lonny replied,"Well when Blu got that burn on her armpit,it never healed right.And she told Rose Petal,who Blu didn't know was in cahoots with Wheat Grass,And was then getting hush money,until she read in the paper about that teenage filly dying,then she was going to go to the authorites,but she sent some cold cream to her family,as insurance,in case she was killed.She was going to Manehattan for a photoshoot,and to see an investigative reporter from "The Manhattan Post" and was gonna expose everything."She told Rose Petal,who warned Tempeh and Wheat Grass.She sealed her fate."

Applejack kissed her husbands cheek and said,"Well Ah knew you and Big Mac would solve the case.So what happened to the Diamond Dog who helped ya,and that mare Chatterbox??"

Lonny said,"Well I sent Rover Dover to a buddy of mine from High School.He owns a construction company,and he is always in need of diggers,and Diamond Dogs love to dig,so I thought he could use a job,and get his life in order.?

Big Mac added,"And as fer Chatterbox,Well she avoided prison,thanks ta Blu Buttercups parents.They felt she been punished enough,and since she did agree ta testify.And they got the necklace back,They didn't press the issue any further."

Lime Juice came up with a tray with glasses with fizzy blue colored liquid and asked,"So what did Blu do with all her money??"

Lonny answered,"That's the only thing we don't know,and I don't think we ever will.So Lime.How are you holding up??"

Lime Juice answered,"I'm OK.I guess.I was gonna tell Blu how I really felt about her,until well you know.Anyway In her memory and I got the blessing of her family.I created a new soda flavor.I call it "Blu Buttercup's Blue Rasberry.Here everypony try it.It came out very good."

The group all fried the new soda flavor,and they all like it.Lonny raised his glass and said,"Blu Buttercup.Wherever you are.Whether you know it or not.You did good."

Then the group all clinked their glasses and said,"To Blu."


End of Episode 1.Color me dead.
> Episode 2,Crossbow.Prolouge.
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It was a beautiful saturday afternoon in Ponyville,a part of Greater Canterlot City.The streets were full of people,ponies,griffons,dragons.And of course humans.People were shopping.Spending time with their families after a long work week.

A loving couple.A unicorn stallion named Swift Kick.With a beige coat,brown mane and a pair of bucking hind hooves as his cutie mark.He was with his human girlfriend.Wendy Davison.They were out on an early date.They saw a movie at an early matinee.Had lunch.And then walking to Ponyville Park.

Soon.The human/pony couple stopped by the lake.And stopped to enjoy the view.Wendy put her hand on Swift's chest and said,"Swift.This has been a wonderful day."

Swift replied,"Yeah.It has,but the best part is yet to come."

Wendy asked,"What do you mean.The best part??"

Swift replied,"You'll see.Come on."

Swift and Wendy walked hand in hand.back to the town center and then stopped.Swift said,"Now comes the best part of the day."

Swift then got down on bended knee and reached into his denim jacket pocket and pulled out a small velvet box.Swift opened the box and inside was a gold ring with a diamond on it.Wendy began shedding tears of happiness.when she realized what was happening.

Swift said,"Wendy.I love you.More than any stallion loves any mare,or in your case woman.I'm so very happy with you.You bring nothing but joy to my life,and I want to know one thing."

Swift never finished.Just then,his eyes went wide and he looked down and saw blood dripping on his shirt.Then he looked back up at Wendy,who now had a confused horrified look on her face.Then Swift fell over dead.Wendy screamed when she saw what looked like and arrow sticking out of Swift's throat.and the blood coming out.Her creaming stopped when another arrow pierced her right eye socket,going into her brain.Killing her instantly.

Pinkie-Pie was going back to her apartment at Sugarcube Corner,when she saw the crime happen and screamed loud.Then other people were coming up to the scene and saw the bodies and blood.Others began screamin,some became sick to their stomaches and a small pony foal began crying.One pony got to a payphone and dailed 911.
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The same day.Royal Canterlot Police Detective Sergeant Lonny Williams and his partner/brother in law,Detective Big Macintosh Apple were in the barn.The chores were already done,so Lonny and Big Mac were in shorts,R.C.P.D.T-shirts and tennis shoes.They were in training for the upcoming "Equestria Police and Fire Games".Police and fire depatments from all over Equestria as well as the competitors families,and spectators were going to descend on Ponyville,the sight of this years games.Big Mac was training for the powerlifting competition.Lonny was training for the 100 yard dash foot/hoof race.They were going to not only to try and win medals,as well as bragging rights.but the event was to raise money for various charities.They're in the barn at their home at "Sweet Apple Acres"Lonny's wife Applejack.His little Sister in law Applebloom and Granny Smith.were watching the boys train.Their good friend Rainbow Dash was also there.helping with the training,since the cyan pegasus was also a natural athlete.

Lonny was helping Big Mac who could already powerlift 300 pounds.Now was trying to get to 350 pounds.The big red earth pony was straining to lift the weights,Lonny said,"OK.Bro.You got this.You got this.You can do it.I know you can.We all believe in you."Big Mac then lifted the heavyweights high above his head.Then dropped it to the ground.Big Mac shouted,"EYUP!!"And he and Lonny high fived each other.THe red earth pony then sat down on some hay bales and drank water from a bottle and poured some on his head.

Applejack said,"Whowee.Big Mac.Ya sure lifted them weights pretty good."

Lonny said,"Yeah Bro.You're gonna bring the gold home,this year."

Big Mac replied,"Eyup,jis like yer gonna bring home the gold in the 100 yard dash."

Lonny replied,"You know I will."

Applebloom then asked,"So.Lonny.What are ya gonna do with the money ya raise??"

Lonny replied,"It's already pledged to the orphanage in Vanhoover,where my mom and dad adopted me from."

Applebloom said,"Well Ahh think thats awful nice of ya Lonny."

Applejack then said,"Yep.He's always been there to help em out.Ever since his ma and pa told him he was adopted."

Rainbow Dash then said,"OK.OK.Can we get back to training.Tha's if Lonny wants to win the gold,"

Lonny replied,"Allright Rainbow Dash.About a raceOn foot.No wings.??"

Rainbow Dash,never resisting a challenge answered,"OK Hot shot.Show me what you got."

As Lonny and Rainbow Dash got into the starting position.Applejack said,"On yer mark.Git set."

Then the phone in the barn rang.Applejack answered it.Lonny said,"Well thats typical."

Applejack said,"Hello.Sweet Apple Acres......Yep.....He's right here.....Ah'll git him."The she look at Lonny and said,"Hun.Phone.Ah think it's work."

Lonny answered the phone and said,"Williams."The call was from Sergeant Jerry Coogan at Ponyville Barracks.Lonny continued,"Yeah Coogan.......What??......When???.....Are you pulling my leg Coogan??.....M.E. and The lab boys there??...OK.What????Oh no....OK......Have the Paramedics look her over,and get her to Ponyville Community Hospital......Yeh.We're on our way."

Lonny hung up and looked at his brother in law and said,"Bro.Pack it up.We caught one."

Big Mac and Rainbow Dash walked up as Applejack asked,"What happened Hun??"

Lonny replied,"We got a double homicide,in the Ponyville Town Center.2 people shot with arrows."Lonny sighed and continued,"And it gets worse...Pinkie saw the whole thing."

Applejack put her hand on her forehead and said,"Oh Sweet Celestia.Pinkie aint that stable.Seein somethin like that could break her mind."

Lonny said,"I think it already has.Thats why I had her sent to Ponyville Community.Applejack.She's gonna all of her friends,right now."

Rainbow Dash then said,"OK.We'll pack things up here.I'll call Fluttershy,and the others and then take Applejack to the hospital to see on Pinkie."

Lonny looked at the cyan pegasus and said,"Thanks Rainbow Dash."

Soon Lonny and Big Mac ran into the house and went to their bathrooms,showered and dressed in record time.They both put on clothes,put on their guns,badges spare ammo and cuffs and were out the door.Lonny kissed his earth pony wife and he and Big Mac got into "The Jav"Lonny's 1972 Javilen 2 door sports car,and sped off to Town Center.Big Mac put the magneteic overhead red light on the roof and activated the siren.

Lonny and Big Mac arrived at the center of town and saw a crowd of people around the crime scene.The human/pony detectives looked at each other and shook their heads.they knew cases like this brought out "The Ghouls".People,didn't matter if they were human.pony,or whatever.Some people wanted to see blood or bodies.Lonny called the "Ghouls"He and Big Mac got out of "The Jav"and made their way to the scene.Lonny then looked at Officer Newman and said,"Newman.Get these people back."

Newman did what she was told and along with a group of uniform officers kept crowd control to a minimum.Both bodies were covered in yellow tarp.Vanilla Pudding from "The Great Canterlot Office of The Medical Examiner-Coroner was doing his work.As was Spy Glass,from The Royal Canterlot Police Crime Lab.Lonny and Big Mac walked up and spoke with Van.

Lonny said,"Hey Van.So,what do we have??"

Van replied,"Hi Lonny.Hi Big Mac.Well we have a stallion,about 29.Shot in the back of the neck with a crossbow bolt.It looks like the bolt entered through the back of the victims neck,severing the 2nd and 3rd vertebre.He died in seconds.The second victim a human female caught a bolt in her right eye socket and it went right into her brain.She died instantly."

Big Mac saw something on the ground and said,"Brother.Look."

Lonny looked and saw the velvet box,and ring still inside it and said,"It's an engagement ring.He was proposing to her."Then Lonny looked at Officer Conners and asked,"Where is Pinkie-Pie now Conners??"

Conners replied,"The ambulance took her to Ponyville Community about 5 minutes ago.And Sarge.She was totally out of it.I mean gone."

Big Mac asked,"Whadda ya mean gone??"

Conners replied,"Her coat was darker than normal,her mane was flat,and she was talking gibberish."

Lonny then said,"Oh Sweet Celestia.It's worse than we thought."

Conners asked,"Sarge.Will she be allright??I know Pinkie.She'a always nice to me and every cop in The Barracks."

Lonny seeing Conners was a little upset,but keeping himself in control,put his hand on The young human officers shoulder and replied,"I hope so.My wife and her friends are headed there now to be with her.So Keep a good thought.OK??"

Conners took a deep breath and said,"Copy that Sarge."

Lonny said,"Good.So what about any other witnesses??"

Conners replied,"Well we interviewed about 10 people and they all said the same thing.The stallion was on one knee,holding that box.The female victim was standing,and they both looked happy at that point."

Lonny thought for a moment and said,"OK.Van,indulge for a minute.Judging from the position of the male victim.He was kneeling right about here.And his girlfriend was standing facing him."

Van said,"Yeah.That sounds about right."

Big Mac then said,"So that means the shots had ta come from."Big Mac moved his finger and saw something that interested him,snapped his fingers and said,"There.That thar 3 story buildin across the street.Ah'm a guessin from the 3rd floor.The roof is too slanted ta make a good vantage point."

Lonny looked at the same building and said,"I think your right on the money Bro.Hey Spy."

Spy Glass replied,"YO."

Lonny said,"Take some of your guys and check out the 3rd floor of that building there.If there is any evidence of a shooter there.I want it.Conners.Go with them."

Big Mac saw an unmarked "Century" 4 door police car come up and saw who was driving.It was their boss.Captain Gale Goldtalon.A Griffon,with 25 years on the department.Goldtalon got out of the car,looked at Lonny and Big Mac and sake,"OK boys.What do we have??"

Lonny said,"We have 2 people shot by a sniper with a crossbow.While the Stallion was proposing to his girlfriend.And "Element of Laughter"Miss Pinkimena Pie.saw the whole thing.And right now she catatonic."

Goldtalon said."Oh great creator.The press is gonna have a field day with this.I'd better call headquarters.The Chief is going to want to know.And I want to talk to you two.Walk inside with me."

Lonny and Big Mac walked inside a convience store.Goldtalon said,"I know your family and The Pies are related.Do I have to pull you two,or can you both be objective??Because The Chief is gonna ask me that same question."

Loony replied,"Pinkie is a witness,and yeah.I don't like seeing my friends hurting like she is,but Big Mac and I can remain focused."

Big Mac said,"Eyup."

Goldtalon said,"Good.Because I don't want those gloryhounds from Robbery Homicide taking this one.So solve it."

Lonny looked at Van Pudding and his assistants putting the bodies in body bags and said,"We'd better.Because this is just beginning."
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Princess Twilight Sparkle was in The Crystal Empire with Spike the dragon.visiting Her brother,Shining Armor.Her sister in law Princess Cadence.And their daughter Twilight's niece Princess Flurry Heart.The family arrived back at the castle and had a wonderful day out.The the phone rang.One of the castles servants answered it."Crystal Palace.How may I help you........One moment please."The servant walked up and said,"Excuse me Princess Twilight.There is a phone call for you.From Ponyville."

Twilight sighed and replied,"It's one of my friends.I guess they miss me."

Twilight walked up to the phone and said,"This is Twilight.....Oh hi Rarity....Everything allright???........What???.........Oh no......Who's working the case???.....Lonny and Big Mac??.....Good......What.......Oh Sweet Celestia.....Is she allright???.....Oh dear....That's not good.....I'll call Princess Celestia and let her know........OK.....Spike and I are on the next flight home.....OK....Thanks Rarity......I'll see you soon......OK.Bye."

Shining Armor looked at his sister and asked,"Everything OK there Twilly??"

Twilight replied,"No.2 people were murdered in broad daylight in The Ponyville Town Center."

Shining asked,"How were they killed??"

Twilight replied,"According to Rarity.They were both shot with arrows,and Lonny and Big Mac are on the case,but there is a problem."

Cadence asked,"What problem Sis in law??"

Twilight answered,"Pinkie saw the whole crime happen,and now she is having a mental episode."

Spike then asked,"Is Pinkie gonna be allright??"

Twlight replied,"I don't know Spike,but right now.Call the airlines.We need the next flight home.After that.Call Princess Celestia.I need to talk to her."

Just as Spike was dailing the phone.Shining said,"Hey Spike.You'd better make reservations for 3.I'm going with you guys."

Cadence asked,"Why Shining??"

Shining replied,"Because.I think I can help Lonny and Big Mac,and if I'm right.They're gonna need it."

Meanwhile.Back in Ponyville.Lonny and Big Mac were at Ponyville Community Hospital.They walked in and Nurse Sweetheart directed them to the room Pinkie-Pie was in.They walked in the room and saw the pink earth pony,who was always so energetic and bubbilly,laying on a bed.Her hands in restraints.Her coat was a darker shade of pink.Her mane was as flat as a pool table.She didn't know that her friends were there.All she kept saying was."those poor people....so much blood....so much blood....those poor people."

Lonny motioned for Applejack to join him and Big Mac outside,When the orange earth pony walked outside,she hugged her husband.And she and Lonny held each other.Lonny could feel the tears from Applejack on his shirt.Lonny asked,"Why is she in restraints??

Applejack replied,"Because Pinkie tried ta kill herself when she was bein brought in.They don't know why Pinkie ended up like this.The doctors put her on suicide watch.I called Uncle Clyde.He and the rest of the Pie's are comin in from The Rock Farm.They'll be here by tomorrow."

Just then.Doctor Scalpel.A earth pony whose cutie mark was a scalpel,hence the name. came out from the room.Lonny and Big Mac saw him and walked up.

Lonny asked,"Doc.How is Pinkie??Will she be able to talk to us??"

The doctor answered,"I'm sorry fellas.We had to sedate Ms.Pie.She was trying to hurt herself,when the paramedics brought her in."

Big Mac asked,"When will she come out of it Doc??She's the material witness ta a double homicide."

Doctor Scalpel replied,"Look you gotta understand.Mental health is complex and hard to diaignose.And in Miss Pies case.I just don't know.Lonny.I would like you to call your Aunt Megan.Maybe she can help."

Just then Big Mac's pager went off.He checked it and said,"Excuse me.",and went to a pay phone.

Lonny then said,"Sure doc.I'll call her when I get to the barracks."

Big Mac walked up,looked at Lonny and said,"We gotta go brother.Spy's got somethin."

Lonny kissed Applejack and said,"Hun.We gotta skate.Let me know if there's any change in Pinkies condition."

Applejack replied,"Ahh will.You and Big Mac.Find this varmit.And ahh hope he resists arrest,when ya'all catch'em."

Lonny nodded.He understood how his wife felt about her friends,and always wanted to protect them,like protecting her family.Sometimes Lonny thought,she would make a good cop,but Applejack was happy working the land.And helping with the occasainal friendship problem.Lonny and his brother in law/partner left and got back in "The Jav" and drove back to the crime scene.Captain Goldtalon was still there,along with The Chief of Detectives.Tangerine Dream.A female unicorn,who had a tangerine coat.Green mane..Her cutie mark was a dream cloud.Today she was in plain clothes.

Lonny and Big Mac walked up to the 2 senior police officers.Lonny said,"Captain.Chief."

Goldtalon said,"Lonny.Any word on Pinkie-Pie??"

Lonny said,"Applejack told me,that Pinkie tried to kill herself.Doctor Scalpel had to sedate her,and she's on suicide watch."

Chief Dream said,"Oh.That's not good.Anypony know if Princess Celestia has been notified yet??"

Lonny said,"I don't know,but all of "The Elements of Harmony"are all very close.So it's a safe bet she knows."

Chief Dream then asked,"Williams.Isn't Princess Celestia you're Godmother??"

Lonny replied,"Yes ma'am.She is.She's been friends with my family,since they came to Equestria from Earth more than 35 years ago.And we're very close."

Chief Dream said,"Good.Since this case involves an "Element of Harmony"and this may also be a hate crime.So I want you to inform the Princess.And keep her updated.Understood??"

Lonny replied,"Yes ma'am"

Chief Dream then said,"And now if you will excuse me.I have to get ready to handle the press.And Mayor Mare."

Captain Goldtalon looked at his men and said,"OK.Lonny.Big Mac.Back to work."

Lonny and Big Mac went to the building that Lonny sent Spy Glass to . When they walked in the building looked like it had seen better days .They saw Officer Newman standing post at the door . To keep away lookylews , as well as the press.

Lonny asked,"Where is everypony at Newman ? "

Newman replied,Spy Glass and hid techs are on the third floor Sergeant .They all waiting for you."

Lonny said,"OK.Good,stay down here,and later on.Go to Ponyville Community.Keep an eye on Pinkie-Pie.I wanna know if she snaps out of her mental episode.I'll clear it with Coogan."

Newman nodded,Lonny and Big Mac went up to the third floor.And they saw Spy Glass and his boys going over the room they were in.Taking photos,dusting for prints,and finding forensic evidence.

Lonny said,"OK Spy. What have you got??"

Spy Glass replied,"Plenty Lonny.We found a bunch of prints.And we found this." Spy pointed at the window and said,"The window had 2 pieces of glass busted out."

Spy then pointed at a table and said,"And this is where I believe the shooter used as his or her perch."

Big Mac asked,"And what do ya base that on Spy??"

Spy Glass pointed to the table and replied,"We found some fibers on the table,we'll look them over at the lab. And see these indentations on the edge of the table??"

Big Mac said,"Eyup."

Spy Glass said,"I think,because of the fact that these dents are both in a horizontal line,tells us."

Lonny said,"A bipod."

Spy Glass said,"Bingo.You win the booby prize."

Big Mac then said,"OK.So our shooter used a bipod, but that still doesn't explain how the shooter got two shots off from a crossbow,in that quick amount of time. Last time I checked. It takes a couple a minutes ta reload one of those."

Lonny replied,"Yeah Bro.That part we need to figure out."
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An hour later.Lonny and Big Mac drove back to Ponyville Barracks.And soon were upstairs in the squad room.Lonny and his partner/brother in law were at their desks,drinking coffee and eating doughnuts from the coffee room,that had been there since the morning.Both detectives were waiting for the victims to be run through Records and Indentification (R&I).And they were also waiting for Spy Glasses preliminary report and Vanilla Pudding's report.Since the cause of death was already obvious the autopsy was going to be done quickly.Lonny was reading the reports from patrol.Big Mac was on the phone.

Then Lonny's phone rang.He picked it up and said,"Ponyville Barracks.Williams......Yeah.......OK......You sure??.......And what about the second victim??.....Uh-huh.......Uh-huh......Anything else??......OK....Thanks."

Lonny hung up the phone and looked at Big Mac and said,"That was R&I.Nothing on the victims,not even a parking ticket,and the stallion,just got out of The Navy.6 months ago,and just got a job,with Equestria Airlines,as a mechanic."

Big Mac asked,"OK.And what about the woman??"

Lonny answered,"She's clean too.She was a teachers aid.At Princess Celestia's School of Magic."

Big Mac sighed and said,"Oh man.Yer Auntie aint gonna like this."

Lonny picked up his phone and replied,"Yeah.I know.Do me a favor Bro.Brief The Captain.I gotta make a call.It's better if Auntie Celestia hears it from me before she hears it on the 6 o'clock news."

Big Mac said,"Eyup",and went to see Captain Goldtalon.

After hanging up the phone.Lonny walked into Captain Goldtalons office.Goldtalon asked,"What did The Princess say??"

Lonny replied,"She's very upset that one of her employee's was the victim of a homicide,much less what could be a hate crime.She wants to see me tomorrow at The Royal Castle."

Goldtalon asked,"OK.So what's you're next move??"

Lonny replied,"Big Mac and have to notify the next of kin."

Goldtalon rubbed the bridge of his beak and replied,"The one part of the job.I always hated.And still do.OK.Do what needs to be done,then call it a day.Back at it tomorrow."

Both detectives nodded and left to do the one part of police work,nopony likes.Notifiying a family that their loved one was murdered.Lonny and Big Mac got into "The Jav" and made their first stop.

Saying the families of the victims took the news  hard is an understatement.After Lonny and Big Mac were done making the notifications to 2 families,in Trottingham and Hoofington,and feeling akward asking the parents questions.Questions some would say were very disrespectful to the families who were now grieving,but it was part of the job.On the drive back to Ponyville Big Mac asked,"Brother??"

Lonny answered,"Yeah??"

Big Mac asked,"Do ya ever git used to it??"

Lonny replied,"Bro.The day I get used to it.Is the day I turn in my badge."

Big Mac said,"Eyup.Me too brother.Me too."

Soon both detectives arrived home at "Sweet Apple Acres".And both walked in the house and saw Granny Smith and Applebloom sitting in the kitchen.Applebloom hardly even touched her food.Lonny walked up to Granny.

Lonny gave Granny a peck on the cheek and said,"Hi Granny.Applejack not home yet??"

Granny replied,"No.Not yet dearie.She's still at the hospital with Pinkie.She called bout an hour ago.Said she'd be home late."

Lonny said,"I figured as much.Anyway.I'm gonna wash up for dinner."

Lonny went upstairs and washed up and changed out of his clothes and put on some sweats.When he came back downstairs.As he was heading to the dining room he saw Applebloom who looked a little sad.

Lonny asked,"Hey lil sis in law.What's on your mind??"

Applebloom asked,"Lonny.Is Pinkie gonna die??"

Lonny replied,"What? No Applebloom.Where did you get that idea??"

Applebloom said,"I saw on the TV bout them 2 people bein murdered and then they said that Pinkie was in the hospital."

Lonny hugged his sister in law and said,"Pinkie saw a horrible crime happen,right in front of her,and she I guess couldn't handle it,but Applejack and all her friends are gonna help her through it.So keep Pinkie in your prayers.It will help her alot.OK."


Applebloom smiled and said,"OK.Thanks Lonny.Yer a great brother in law."And gave Lonny a peck on the cheek.

Lonny replied,"Anytime Applebloom.No go wash up for dinner.OK?"

Appplebloom said,"OK Lonny"And ran off to wash her hands.

Big Mac came down and after applebloom came back from the bathroom.The whole family sat down,minus Applejack and had dinner.And after dinner relaxed around the front room.Around 11pm the family decided to all turn in.Big Mac,Applebloom and Lonny went to their bedrooms upstairs.Granny went her room on the first floor.Around 1am Applejack finally arrived home and quietly went upstairs to The Master Suite and Bathroom.Where the earth pony and her human husband slept.She saw Lonny sleeping peacefully in their bed.Applejack removed hair stetson hat,boots,dress,bra and panties.Replacing them with a nightshirt.As the earth pony crawled into bed,her husband turned and opened his eyes and saw Applejack.

Lonny said,"Hey hun."

Appljack replied,"Oh.Ah'm sorry if Ah woke ya hun."

Lonny said,"It's OK......"Pinkie??"

Applejack sighed and said,"No change.Officer Conners arrived a little while ago to keep an eye on Pinkie.Oh and Twilight's home."

Lonny replied,"So soon.I though she was gonna be gone till monday."

Applejack said, as the orange earth pony removed her clothes and put on a night shirt," Rarity called her and she and Spike flew home,and Shining Armor came with 'em.And he told me to tell ya,he wants ta see you and Bic Mac at the castle tomorrow mornin,say's it's important."

Lonny replied,"OK.Now my next question.How are you feeling?"

Applejack said sighing,"Not to good hun, seein Pinkie there in a hospital bed, and all."

Lonny understood and held his pony wife as she began to sob. Applejack only showed her sadness to her human husband. And whenever he hugged her. Applejack always felt safe, secure, and protected. From the time they first started dating right on through to the day they were married. Applejack could always count on Lonny, for anything. Applejack was feeling more at ease whrn she and Lonny fell asleep.