The following takes place between 2:00am and 3:00am

It's already apparent that the confrontation will be secretive. Queen Chrysalis is an enemy of Equestria. She couldn't reason with Twilight or her friends. They won't listen to her. Jack knew why she wants to see him. Picking a location outside Ponyville and Canterlot was a good decision for Chrysalis.

Jack didn't bother use introductions. "You want to see me and can't be seen by anybody."

Chrysalis didn't answer. She gave a look to show he's right. She regained her composure. "I've heard you're excellent at saving lives."

"Most of the time. Celestia told me of your attempt to rule Equestria with your swarm." Jack's kind enough to avoid tormenting her.

Chrysalis didn't like being reminded of her failed plan. Though encountering a human made her forget about it. She didn't bother go with the innocent talk, just to manipulate him for her needs. She can see him as a smart, risk-taking creature. "It's vital you need to know what I'm about to tell you. You can pass it on to any pony."

Jack listened well, Chrysalis slowly explained. "My army is slowly depleting. Although we feast on love, we also hunger for more than just that. Whenever a changeling becomes too weak and completely drain, it will have a mind of its own and break away from its leader's rule. Some of Sect were from past changeling swarms. I fear some of my subjects will do the same."

"What else do they feed on besides love?"

"Life, both flora and fauna. We rarely do it nowadays, right before that incident in Ponyville."

"You know anything about the shipping of weapons?"

"We're suffering from depletion of changelings, and you ask about weapons I know nothing of?"

She nearly became aggressive to Jack. She just reacted instead of thinking first. Jack walked closer, seeing if he calm her down. He regretted in choosing those words. "I'm not trying to intimidate anybody. I'm only telling you there's more than Sect terrorising Equestria. Those hoof cannons must have a purpose."

"Then why are you asking me?"

Jack had to come up a good reason. "I've been in this world for half a day, and I haven't been able to keep my head straight."

Chrysalis moved forward, making eye contact with Jack. She knew he's having difficulty adapting in a world of equines. Instead of mocking, she gave advice. "Use it to your advantage."

He didn't understand it at first. Going along with it, is probably what she meant. He felt he should know more about Equestria. To him, it became an afterthought. "I don't see how that will help."

Jack became a difficult person for Chrysalis. He's more grounded in reality than any pony. He's more focused on the crisis than exploring a new world. "You're the only one I can afford putting my faith in. I can't see any option."

Jack had to find a way to prevent her from double crossing him. "If we're going to work together, we should keep our word. In my experience, I've seen many people going against us, after making a deal with them."

Chrysalis didn't want to betray him. Just from his expression alone, he's not the guy anybody should play for a fool. She can't trust any pony else. Only Jack is one she can count on. She lifted her foreleg, acting like an arm. Jack placed his hand on her hoof.

"You don't want to stab me in back."

"You don't want to do the same to me."

2:19am

An ESCT pony opened the box of hoof cannons. He placed each one in a row, wiping off the straw. He found ammo under a wooden slab. They're roughly a quarter of the average size and lighter. He carefully dismantled one of the cannons, placing each piece separately from each other. The mechanism is similar to an average firearm.

He took another cannon, loaded it with ammo and brought it to the firing range. He aimed at the target. He pointed with one of his forelegs. He pressed a button on the right side. A cannon ball fired directly towards the centre. It completely trashed the target.

The pony couldn't believe it packed so much heat. He tested it on Canterlot guards' weapons, all that's left is a pile of pieces. He reported immediately to Brave Lance and Dark Spear. They arrived back from the prison.

2:24am

Alpha grew frustrated. ESCT are getting closer to Sect. He had to make a plan. Before he could, Phi flew in unexpectedly. He carried a satchel. He put it on the floor, rubbing his neck.

"Now I know why I didn't pretend to be a mail carrier," Phi groaned.

Alpha opened the satchel, revealing an orb. "Where did you get that?"

"I found it in Manehattan."

"You left Ponyville?!"

"I don't see it as a big deal. We're dominating every place in Equestria."

The orb slowing float in the air. Slowly it glowed and a pair of eyes opened. Phi slightly panicked, Alpha just stood still.

"I want answers," the voice yelled.

"Answers?" Phi asked.

The eyes shifted to Phi. "There are orbs all over Equestria, A human aiding Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, this ESCT coming closer to the truth. Why haven't you told me anything?"

Alpha can see Phi in hot water. "We had complications. Some members couldn't be discreet. Even before that assassination attempt."

The voice groaned in frustration. Being the mastermind has its limits and flaws. "Do they know the artefacts?"

"Under their radar."

The eyes in the orb hoped to keep it that way. "Any more slip ups, and I'll force harsh matters."

The eyes disappeared in the cloud. On the other end, a mysterious equine finished communicating Alpha and Phi. He shifted to changelings Omega, as a unicorn; Xi, as a pegasus; and Gamma, as a Pony. They're wearing their disguises. They waited for their master's orders.

"Learn more of the human. If you have the chance to eliminate him, take it. Be on your guard."

The three changelings left him alone. He needed privacy.

He gazed upon a cave wall. Engraved are two alicorns, embracing each other. He knew what that image represented. He didn't want Sect to know about it. Only he and nobody else. Every time he stares at the picture, his mind goes into another state. He planned everything accordingly. It would have gone well if Jack didn't come into the picture.

2:35am

Jack didn't want Chrysalis to follow him. They'll arrest her the moment she's spotted. He walked to the cottage when two ESCT ponies came to Jack.

"Jack Bauer, you need to come with us."

"Is it confidential?"

The ponies didn't answer. They gave him an expression to confirm it.

2:40am

He met Dark Spear and Brave Lance at ESCT headquarters. He can't assume what they're going to tell him. He kept his mind in neutral and not make any assumptions. He waited for them to talk. Unlike Earth, he's unfamiliar with the organisation and how it's run. If only he knew.

Brave Lance first spoke. "We learned that the hoof cannons aren't your average, two bit knock offs, found in supermarkets. They're deadlier than any weapon in Equestria."

"And I'm the one who should know about it?" Jack wondered why him and not any pony.

"We figured that you're an expert in coping with weapons of any sort." Dark Spear answered.

They showed him two hoof cannons: one intact, the other disassembled. Jack found an object glowing inside one of them. He put his hand down the barrel to reach it. He showed them a rock, with the elements of harmony carved in.