Endeavorance. part II

Update 7/21/2012: Due to FAQs, I added some extra lines to give more clarity as to why Anon ran from the guards.

Part II
>Back in Ponyville
>Its nearing dusk
>Spent the whole day reading
>just finished the last book in the entire stack
>Didn’t know you had it in you
>lift up the horn from off the table
>focus on another apple
>inhale
>it lifts into the air with little to no effort
>rotate it around
>split it into two pieces
>into four pieces
>and finally into eight
>take one of the pieces and bite into it
>knock at the door
>leave the kitchen, dropping the apple slices to land wherever they may
>look through the eyehole
>See 2 royal guards
>put on a calm and rational demeanor
>attempt to open the door
>They Knock again before you can
>“Open up, or we’ll break down the door!”
>they are pissed off
>step back
>pause wait silently to see if they’re bluffing
>they start blasting the door hinges with magic energy
>the wood cracks frighteningly loud and violent
>feel the adrenaline rising and your heartbeat racing faster and faster with every spell that strikes the door
>recoil as the splinters fly past your head
>any thoughts of being calm and rational have been ousted
>panic
>stuff the horn into your pocket
>bolt for the kitchen
>Grab the hunting knife, still on the counter from last night
>run for the back door
>barge out and rush into the forest
>hide behind a trunk
>The guards break in
>they search through the house
>one stumbles across the freshly sliced apple
>“Hey, look at this.”
>He lifts a sliver up to eye level
>“It hasn’t browned yet, He must have ran when he heard us”
>“the Back doors open”
>The guards step outside
>one motions toward the forest
>“Think he’s out there?”
>“That’s where I would be”
>“Should we pursue?”
>“Yeah, lets split up”
>The two start rushing toward the forest threshold
>Run into the depths trying to evade
>look behind
>one is on your trail
>and quite the athlete
>Jump down a drop
>Rush into the shadows
>he spots you
>“Halt!”
>the guard fires a blast of magical energy
>it strikes the back of your shoulder
>stumble
>crash into the ground
>the knife flies out of your hand
>trying to suppress any and all grunts of pain
>look back and see the guard with his eyes set on you
>he charges
>dive to reach for the knife
>grab the handle
>turn around
>see the guard a few feet from you and still charging
>sling the knife into his chest
>he grunts out in pain
>crashes into you
>topple over on impact
>inhale
>toss the surprisingly heavy freshly dead pony off of you
>pull the knife out
>take a sharp detour
>trying to move as quickly and as quietly as possible
>hear the other guard calling for his comrade
>“Sergeant? SEREANT!?!
>loop around to a different edge of the forest near ponyville
>sit down on a rock
>inspect your shoulder wound
>peel off the clothing fried onto your skin
>bit down in discomfort
>take the horn
>Attempt to close the wound
>the skin heals over gradually in within a few moments
>the pain lessens, but is still present
>and there’s an unsightly scar
>look over to the distant left
>see the other guard coming out of the forest
>watch him move through town
>he heads over to Twilight’s
>Knocks on the door
>the guards step outside
>hear them chattering inaudibly and with much infuriation
>They head back for Canterlot

>Back in canterlot
>The guard enters Celestia’s chamber
>Celestia: “Lieutenant, do you have a report?”
>Lieutenant: “Twilight Sparkle said Anon showed up at her door early in the morning asking about magic which ultimately lead to him borrowing a stack of books. she then said Rainbow Dash knocked on her door, shortly after Anon left, to show her what happened in the forest”
>Celestia: “what was found in the forest?”
>Lieutenant: “The guards who inspected the area stated it looks like the victims have been dead for at least a day and that they are currently unable to determine what caused their death. They’ll have to conduct further investigation to figure it out. Sure enough, the unicorn had her horn broken off. Also, several boot prints were visible in the dirt. After finishing investigation of the scene, they went over to visit the local Taylor, Whom you might know as Rarity, and found the boot prints in the dirt match a custom design made for Anon”
>Celestia: “And what about Anon?”
>the Lieutenant lowers his head
>Lieutenant: “The guards that arrived at his door knocked it down after there was no answer and found the back door left ajar. They assumed he was fleeing from arrest, so they split up, ran out into the forest searching for him and…”
>Celestia: “And?”
>Lieutenant: “The Sergeant was found dead in the forest moments later with Anon nowhere to be found near or far.”
>Celestia listens to the Lieutenant in worry
>Lieutenant: “We have a Loose Cannon”
>Celestia: “So we do”
>Celestia looks up at Luna peering down from the balcony
>Celestia: “Lieutenant, Bring me Shining Armor”
>Lieutenant: “Yes, your majesty”
>The Lieutenant leaves
>Luna swoops down from the balcony
>Luna: “It seems your wager was correct”
>Celestia: “I was hoping it wouldn’t be”
>Luna: “We’ve faced threats before; The changelings, Discord…”
>Luna hesitates to continue
>Luna: “…Myself”
>Celestia: “None who have killed the innocent”
>Luna: “perhaps there is a disaster afoot”
>Celestia briefly loses her response in thought
>Celestia: “…maybe so”
>Luna looks at her sister surprised
>Luna: “You seem caught off guard”
>Celestia: “I am caught off guard, Murderers are not something I‘ve had to deal with often”
>Luna: “What shall you do about this one?”
>Shining Armor enters the chamber
>Celestia muttering to Luna: “I’ll hope HE can handle it”
>Celestia: “Good to see you Shining, it seems we have a fugitive on the run”
>Shining: “I heard, the lieutenant told me all about it on the way over”
>Celestia: “I take you can devise and execute your own plan for finding him”
>Shining: “Already got a plan figured out”
>Celestia: “Good, I want you to report to me daily with your progress”
>Shining: “as you wish, your majesty”
>Celestia: “where do you plan to start?”
>Shining: “I’ll have the away team search ponyville tonight. If he is there; we’ll find him. If we he’s not, We’ll search the surrounding forrest and nearbye towns”
>Celestia: “do you have any plans to narrow down your search?”
>Shining: “from what I’ve heard; Anon is, or was, Friends with my sister. I’ll learn as much as I can from her then see if that might give me any idea where he is now. Also, I‘ll have some members of the away team scavenge through Anon‘s in search of contacts, clues, or anything that may lead us to him”
>Celestia: “how long will that take?”
>Shining: “I’m not sure, it could take a single night or it could take 4 days”
>Celestia: “Then I’ll leave you to your hunt”
>Shining moves toward the exit
>Celestia: “And Shining…You have the right to use any force necessary bring Anon to justice”


>night time
>Shining arrives at Twilight’s
>He knocks on the door
>no answer
>Shining: “Twili, its me”
>The door opens slowly
>Twilight: “Big Brother?”
>Shining nods
>Twilight Sighs in relief
>she steps outside and hugs Shining
>Twilight: “come inside”
>Shining steps in
>Twilight: “Its not safe to be out right now, Haven’t you heard about Anon?”
>Shining: “Yes, I have”
>Twilight: “Oh?”
>Shining: “I’m the one whose going to be finding him…”
>Twilight: “Oh!?!”
>Shining: “…And I need you to tell me as much as you can about him.”
>Twilight: “Why?”
>Shining: “Because that might make him easier to track”
>Twilight: “Well, what do you want to know?”
>Shining: “What’s he like?”
>Twilight: “I’m not sure, I don’t know him too personally”
>Shining: “Any idea where he might be now?”
>Twilight: “I Don’t have a clue”
>Shining: “Do you think he is hiding here in ponyville?”
>Twilight: “probably not, after the guards showed up, the news about Anon spread through the town like wildfire. If he had been Seen somewhere I‘m sure everypony would have heard about it by now”
>Shining: “Does he travel outside of ponyville often?”
>Twilight: “Never. As far as I know, he hasn’t been anywhere else for as long as he’s lived here”
>Shining: “Hmm, So if he’s not here in ponyville; he’s either out in the forest or one of the nearby towns. Probably the closest, I can‘t imagine him getting too far if he doesn‘t know his way around”
>Twilight: “Do you think he went to Canterlot?”
>Shining: “ I doubt it. In fact, I‘m almost certain he didn‘t“
>Twilight: “How can you be sure?”
>Shining: “Would YOU go to a place with some many guards if you were a wanted by them?”
>Twilight shrugs
>Shining shifts his eyes up in thought
>Shining: “hmm, I can cover the south, the away team can go west and north. The direction of Canterlot is out of the question…but I need Somepony fast to scout the surrounding forest”
>Dash: “Did I hear you ask for Somepony fast?”
>Dash swoops over to Shining’s side
>Dash: “Let me help! I’m fast! I can go from here to Trottingham in under 4 minutes!”
>Shining: “Hmm. Alright, if you want to volunteer to scout some of the surrounding forest, I’ll be glad to temporarily declare you an honorary royal guard”
>Dash cheers in approval
>Twilight: “What? The both of you are Going to search for him?”
>Shining: “Well it is my job, Twili”
>Dash: “And I’ve thought about joining the Royal Guard before, I may never have another chance to get this much recognition from them ever again!”
>Twilight: “But, its dangerous!”
>Dash: “Danger. Adventure. Same difference!”
>Shining: “I’m sorry if your worried about me, Twili. But danger is something you have to be willing to face if you want to hold the rank of Captain”
>Shining goes for the exit and motions for Dash to follow
>Shining: “C’mon, Rookie.”
>Dash and shining leave, shutting the door behind them
>Twilight: “Please be careful…”