The following takes place between 4:00pm and 5:00pm

"Finally!" Applejack panted.

She made certain that the roof's properly fixed. She pounded it with her hooves to check if it's stable. Before she climbed down, Fluttershy swooped up. "Thank you for fixing my house."

"Been meaning to ask, how did this happen to your cottage?" asked Applejack.

Fluttershy felt nervous. She didn't know how to explain it. She's scared to talk. Finding the right words was more difficult. She landed on the roof, lowering her head. Her voice was quiet enough for Applejack unable to hear. "I can't say."

Applejack didn't try to force Fluttershy to talk. She can see something's bothering her. "Why talk so quietly? Is something wrong?"

"Not really. It's just you won't believe me if I told you." Fluttershy raised her voice slowly, almost at a speaking level.

"I'll believe you," smiled Applejack.

Fluttershy inhaled and exhaled slowly. She knew a true friend can't hide secrets from each other. "A creature landed in my cottage."

"What kind of creature?"

"It stood on two legs and has arms. He said his name's Jack Bauer, and he said he's from Los Angeles."

"Is that a place in Equestria?"

"Not really. He fell from the sky and landed through the roof. I help him recover and he's very friendly. After treating him, he left to find a way to get back home."

"Where did he go?"

"He didn't say, he could be anywhere." Fluttershy felt better. She felt relieved after telling Applejack.

"Not to worry, he might come back if he needs help. Besides he knows where you live."

Applejack check to see if there were any holes left. She then inspected the entire roof. Pressing each hoof to see if it can hold her weight. "All done Fluttershy."

She climbed down to the ground. She placed the tools back in the box. She tossed it in the cart and placed the ladder in last. She hook the cart to her back.

"See you," Applejack said before leaving.

Fluttershy waved back, she could get Jack Bauer out of her head. She's worried that he'll never get home. Her mind started to overthink.

"I'm worried about Mr. Bauer," Fluttershy said as she floated down. "If only I let him stay and helped."

Angel Bunny hoped over, patting her on the head. He wanted to cheer her up. Fluttershy slowly smiled. "You're right. He can ask for help. At least he doesn't look worried. Wonder what he's doing now."

Even though she has no clue where Jack is, she has confidence in him.

4:10pm

Jack's time with Pinkie Pie was head-scratching. He felt like he accomplished a little. He normally accomplished both everything and nothing. He's always aware of the consequences of every action he makes. He didn't how ponies of Equestria will react if he did something rational.

Jack saw Big Mac pulling a cart of supplies. He decided to ask the stallion. It's better to have an answer than no answer. "Do you know where I can find the ruler of this place?"

"Eeyup," replied Big Mac.

"Can you take me there?"

"Nope."

"Why is that?"

"I'm occupied. The place you want to go is Canterlot."

Just from the name alone, Jack knew it's the place to go.

Big Mac arrived back at Sweet Apple Acres. He parked the cart near the barn and headed for the house. Once he entered, everything was silent. He's confused on why nobody's home. He closed the door behind him and two ponies jumped on him.

4:15pm

Applejack arrived home. Just as she's about to go inside, she forgot something. "I left my hat at Fluttershy's."

She dumped her tools near the house and raced off. She avoided hitting other ponies. They thought she's in a hurry.

She arrived at Fluttershy's cottage and found her hat near the bridge. She put it on and dashed back.

Just as she entered Ponyville, her hat lowered in front of her eyes. She saw Jack Bauer in her way. She tried to stop but ended up crashing into each other. Jack fell back while Applejack rolled forward. He landed on his back and she crashed into a fountain.

Jack can feel pain on his back and head. He felt dazed while trying to stand. That fall from the sky must have affected his mental and physical state. He ran to Applejack, he's unsure if she need medical help after that collision.

"My jaw." Applejack checked to see if it's dislocated.

"You're in a rush," said Jack.

He helped her on her hooves. He checked her mouth. "Your jaw's fine, you might have hit your chin."

Applejack put on her hat before seeing Jack. She didn't scream or run away. "Thanks for helping me. Sorry I didn't see where I was going."

"Forgiven," replied Jack. "Why were you in a rush?"

"I left my hat after fixing Fluttershy's roof." Before she continued talking, she realised what's standing in front of her. "You're that human she mentioned."

"How did you know I'm a human?"

"Let's just say there's a certain unicorn who wants to meet one. Some ponies say she wants to become one."

Jack didn't know how to take this. A unicorn who believes humans exist, despite ponies not believing her.

"Is Fluttershy that pink and yellow pony?" Jack asked.

"Actually she's a Pegasus. She seemed worried about you."

This was probably the first time somebody worried about Jack. Applejack held rumbling noises. She giggled after discovering where it came from. "When was the last time you ate?"

Jack couldn't find a good answer.

"You better come with me if you want a snack." Applejack persuaded Jack to come.

After arriving at Sweet Apple Acres, Jack noticed shadowy figures inside. He recognised Nu by peeking through the window. He pulled her away from the door.

"What the hay? This is where I live," remarked Applejack.

"There's a pony inside that I met. It's a long story," explained Jack.

The house was under siege by Nu; Tau, a brown pony; Mu, a puce pony; and Omicron, the same unicorn who met the CMC, who wanted the shipping documents earlier. They have Apple Bloom, Big Mac and Granny Smith restrained. Omicron is keeping watch while Nu, Tau and Mu, guarded the Apple family. He didn't see Jack and Applejack.

Jack checked the other window from a distance. He can briefly see Big Mac next to Nu. "We better call the authorities."

"You mean that new pony force? Seems likely the only option." Applejack can see Apple Bloom interrogated by Tau, while Nu and Mu restrained Granny Smith and Big Mac.

"Go find Brave Lance and tell him to bring in a small unit. Make sure to tell them to keep it quiet. We don't want your family getting killed," said Jack.

"How do I find him?" asked Applejack.

"Try calling for help." Jack forgot to ask for a way of contacting Brave Lance.

Applejack raced down to Ponyville. When she arrived, two armoured ponies stood there on patrol. She thought asking one of them might be a good idea. She rushed over and stopped just foot from them. "You got to help me. My family's held hostage at Sweet Apple Acres. I need to find Brave Lance."

The armoured pony can see the worried look on Applejack's face. He lowered his head to his left shoulder and spoke into a radio. He contacted Brave Lance, telling him to send a squad over."

"Where did you get that?" asked Applejack.

"Custom-made radio. Standard ESCT equipment."

4:25pm

"I'm going to ask, where are the documents?" asked Tau.

Apple Bloom was too afraid to speak. She couldn't remember the last time she saw them. She didn't want to put her friends and family at risk. "I don't know. We might have left them behind."

"Unless you show us, what my companion make you brother mute."

Nu placed his horn near Big Mac's neck. The tip suddenly became razor-sharp. He was eager to strike. Mu held his hooves behind his back.

Apple Bloom's eyes almost overflowed. The more Nu's horn comes closer to Big Mac's neck, the more she wished she and her friends wished they didn't find those documents.

"Stop! Don't hurt him!" she shouted.

"OK then." Tau told Nu to back away.

"My friends might have them. If we retraced our steps we might find them."

Omicron noticed something rustling in the bushes. He's unaware that an ESCT squad surrounded the house. Three ESCT squads surrounded the house. They have their crossbows armed. Aiming at the windows would risk hurting the Apple family, so they waited for orders.

Brave Lance quietly laid low behind the fence. He crawled closer to Jack, he told Brave what's going on. Applejack arrived shortly after, still worried about her family.

"Any plans?" Applejack asked.

"One of us should distract them while they save your relatives," said Brave Lance.

"I should go."

Brave was sceptic at first, then he saw the gun in Jack's holster. He decided to go with Applejack's decision. "You go to the front door. Jack and I will back you up in case if anything goes wrong."

Brave informed the squads of Applejack heading to the house. Applejack slowly breathed in and out, her mind couldn't decide the outcome. After knocking on the door, hoof steps sounded like falling rocks. Big Mac opened the door. Nu was behind him, making sure he doesn't expose them.

"Hey Big Mac, did Apple Bloom arrive home?" asked Applejack.

"Eeyup," replied Big Mac.

"You managed to get the supplies for the apple cart?"

"Eeyup."

Applejack wanted to check. "Is Granny Smith asleep?"

"Eeyup." Big Mac responded nervously.

Applejack whispered into Big Mac's ear. She informed him of ESCT coming to help. Her mouth was so close Big Mac's ear, Nu wasn't able to hear clearly.

"Shall I come in?" Applejack asked.

"Eeyup!" Big Mac ducked down, exposing Nu.

Applejack jumped on Big Mac's back and bucked Nu in the head. Brave Lance gave the squads the go ahead. They crashed through the windows, arming their crossbows. They pointed towards Mu and Tau. Omicron tried to make an escape.

Jack crashed through a window and aimed his gun in front of Omicron's eyes. "Hope you have answers."

Nu and Mu fought off hard, using magic and their hooves. Big Mac helped Apple Bloom and Granny out of the house. He picked up Apple Bloom with his teeth and carried Granny Smith on his back.

Applejack embraced them just in time to see the biggest fight they're ever seen. They watched magic zapping all over the place. Crossbows struck the floor, walls and ceiling. They saw Jack fighting with Omicron with his fists. Every furniture breaks after a pony crashes into them.

"Yeah! Go get them!" Granny Smith enjoyed the action the most.

Then they ran upstairs. Nu tried to escape through the window. But an ESCT pony grabbed him by the mane and pulled him back in. Brave Lance hoof kicked both Tau and Mu at the same time.

Jack raced upstairs to check on Brave. He felt his lungs burn. "Better radio backup."

Brave used his radio to contact headquarters. "We have four ponies in custody. Better send in the wagon."

4:44pm

Beta was finishing his delivery rounds when Alpha suddenly appear in front. He jumped back and his empty bag flew off his neck. "Geez, a warning next time?"

"We need to rethink out plans. Nu, Mu, Tau and Omicron got arrested by the ESCT," said Alpha.

"Hopefully I don't have to wear those blasted wings." Beta ripped them off, revealing they're fake. He's actually a pony. "But didn't Nu get arrested already?"

"Yes but luckily, an undercover agent released him without the ESCT noticing."

Both Alpha and Beta were few experienced members of the Sect. They were always the first to receive information on the progress.

"We need to know about the Cutie Mark Crusaders," said Alpha.

"There are two more," said Beta. "One them named Sweetie Belle."

They immediately know where they're going next.