About an hour before the wedding, Head Hunter was sitting, facing the wall in the wedding room. He was cleaning and inspecting his AWPer Hand, thought he did not disassemble it. While his Face Melting Hitman's Heatmaker would always have a place in his heart, the AWPer Hand had some... Advantages to it.

All Mann Co items Head Hunter carried had undergone a bit of change, almost an evolution. He believed it was because he was extremely far removed from the Mann Co Arenas, and their restrictions had simple worn off. Most of his weapons were still very close to their original forms, with few changes. For instance, his Tribesman's Shiv still caused Bleed damage, but not as much as before, and in a different way. His LudgerMorph had turned from a dark purple to a dark grey. But the AWPer Hand went through the most change. And that was what Head Hunter was trying to figure out.

"Why do you spend so much time with those weapons... If you don't mind me asking?" The unmistakable voice of FlutterShy whispered into Head Hunter's ear.

Without turning, he replied: "It is my job. It's what I do. I don't know if I could live a 'normal life' anymore. The Mann Co Arenas made me who I am. Then I grew into something else here."

"Oh... What does this one do?" She asked, strangely comfortable in the sniper's presence.

"This is an AWPer Hand. The name is kind of a pun. You know, 'AWPer Hand,' 'Upper Hand?' But this gun is just a Mann Co version of a gun called an AWP Sniper or L96, depending on who you ask. AWP stands for 'Arctic Warfare Police.' I don't know what 'L96' stand for, though. Before, I could only use the Scope, but now the Bipod has been unlatched. The Rifle now also uses a magazine, thought the mag uses the standard 25 rounds. The end is threaded, so I may be able to affix a silencer. Those are really useful on the job. One time-"

"Do... Do you kill... Ponies?" FlutterShy's voice carried heavy fear in it.

Her question stopped Head Hunter short.

"Yes... Yes I do..." He turned around to see her cowering, any sense of reason gone. "Does... Does that really frighten you that much?"

"P-P-Please D-D-Don't K-K-Kill M-M-Me...!" She whimpered.

Head Hunter tilted his head. He looked around to make sure no one was looking. They were alone in the room. He sighed, then took off his glasses, and pushed down his Hood and Veil. He looked her straight in the eye.

"I work for Princess Luna and Princess Luna alone. I don't kill anyone unless she gives me the okay. I am bound to kill anyone at her word. But she is kind and just. She will not let death take any innocent being, wether Human, Pony or Even Griffon. You trust her. So trust me."

He stood back up and fixed his hood, veil and shades back in place.

Suddenly, Rarity burst in.

"There is little time, Darling, we-oh, am I interrupting something?" She said, with one of THOSE looks people get when they think they interrupted a romantic moment.

"No. I was explaining FlutterShy why I kill, or rather why I will not kill." He shrugged, then walked closer to the unicorn. "Is there something you need?"

"Well of course! The Wedding is in an hour and you are not ready! Come! I will have to throw something together!" She turned and left.

Head Hunter shrugged, turned to make sure FlutterShy would be okay by herself. Satisfied, he jogged to catch up to the 'diva.'

As she was walking, Rarity half turned her head to look at the sniper. "You can be honest, you know."

"About what?" Head Hunter replied, confused.

"About you... And FlutterShy... You know." She seemed proud of her so-called 'deduction.'

"Wait, you mean... Gah, why does everyone... Look, FlutterShy is a nice Girl-MARE. But she has someone else in the future. Besides, I don't like attachments." He kept her pace well, even with only two feet.

"What about your Oath to Luna?" She replied, smug.

"That is different." His voice grew icy cold.

"Oh, stuck a nerve, did I? Hmm. Well, anyway, what's this a out FlutterShy having 'someone in the future?" She said.

"I don't really know the details, but from what I do know is that there is a strong man who loves FlutterShy in the future. And that man is not me."

They finally got to the dressing room, and Rarity immediately set to work with his measurements.

"So, what were you thinking, hmm? You simply can't wear the Hood or those Sunglasses! Not to a wedding!" She drew several yards a dark blue fabric from a roll.

"Well, maybe not, but it is paramount that no one sees my face. I kinda what to avoid breaking any space-time rules." Head Hunter Shrugged.

"Well, who did you meet before before you... Uh... Came back in time?" She seemed to think it was a silly idea.

"Actually... Just Luna and Twilight... Oh... And Rainbow Dash. Ever heard the saying, 'we got off on the wrong foot?' Well our relationship started out on the wrong everything. Lets just leave it there." Realizing it was 'safe,' he completely took off his 'Hat' andProfessor's Specs, setting them down on the table. "Speaking of Twilight, where is she? I haven't seen her since her... Speech."

"I don't know. I have been to busy to look! I assumed she went back to Ponyville... Though I have seen Spike... Hmm... Hold still Darling... There." She had just measured out, cut, seamed, and them attached a large, dark blue cape onto one of Head Hunter's Shoulders. The cape covered his entire right side down to his knees, and had gold edges. "Not my best work, but not bad. Here, I think THIS hood goes better with it... Oh, and take this. It is a lower face mask. Of at least it can be. Here, let me help. There, perfect."

"This might sound kind of odd, but to you have any pins? Where I come from, Government agents wear a pin that is the shape and color of their country. I would like one to she I represent Princess Luna." He indicated the area in which pins go, which is to say below his shirt collar on the left side.

"Hmm... I have a better idea!" Rarity's horn glowed blue, then Head

Hunter's cape changed color to a deep purple, almost black. Shoulder lightened until a moon was clearly present. The rest of the cape suddenly shown thousands of tiny lights, as to be stars.

"Incredible. They said you are the best, and you are. I thank you for your services, Lady Rarity. Is there a way I might repay you?" He bowed slightly, extending one hand.

"Well..." She smiled mischievously. "You could treat me to a night-"

"Would you look at the time! The wedding is in fifteen minutes! See you there!"

Head Hunter almost sprinted out the door...

Well, almost there! Almost officially part 2 of the episode I am alternate realitying! Kidding aside, I realize this story arc is taking longer than the others, but I am enjoying writing it, so I hope you all enjoy reading it!