◆Prologue: Deception in the Dark ◆
"I trust you won't fail this time?"
I narrowed my eyes. "Positive, master. Only a fool does not learn from his mistakes.
"Good to hear. Now, onto business. Preparations are almost ready, but I seem to be lacking one very important thing..."
"And what is that?"
"A book."
I smirked. "One doesn't need to go far to find one of those."
My master smiled. "Ah, so true. But I need a special book, the one that contains the very spell that will put all this into place. Which brings me to your task..."
"It shall be done. What is it?"
"You must visit the town of Ponyville, and retrieve it from the one known as Twilight Sparkle. Do not ask for it, she doesn't even know it's within her possession."
"Remarkably simple," I replied. "Why couldn't you do this yourself?"
"Don't you see? I would draw too much attention."
"Oh, of course." I nodded.
"And one more thing: We cannot proceed with our plan as long as Twilight and her friends are in the way. You must tear them apart; turn them against each other."
"That shouldn't be too difficult."
"It shouldn't, but I have someone who can assist you if you need. Remember, I'm counting on you. They deserve to pay for what they've done to me."
"I'm sure they do. Who are her friends?"
"You'll be able to spot them when you get there. It's nauseatingly obvious."
"And which book am I getting, exactly?"
My master looked bemused. "You don't know? It's been on your flank for the past several years now..."
My eyes widened. "Really? So that's why..."
"Quite. Now take this." My master placed a wireless radio in my saddlebag. "I want nightly reports from you. Got it?"
"Got it."
"Excellent. I must go now, but I advise you take leave quickly. For our plans to be delayed any further than necessary would be most displeasing."
"Agreed." I tipped my hat. "Farewell, Princess..."