There was a knocking on the door to Nicholas’ office. He glanced up and stood up, walking to the door as he straightened his suit. He turned the handle and cracked the door open. “Yes what i-” He was cut off as the door was forced open. Nicholas was immediately held to the wall by his throat as Dash bolted in. “WH- PHH!” He gagged.

“WHERE ARE MY BABIES!” Dash shouted, strangling Nicholas relentlessly.

“He’s not going to be able to talk if you’re strangling him!” Alex said quickly as he ran in behind Dash.

“TAAAAALK!” Dash screamed, thrashing Nicholas around.

“GPHNNNHP!” Nicholas flailed.

“Dash! You know that’s not going to do anything.” Red sighed.

“That’s why I’m doing it!” Dash hissed.

“He can’t…” Alex started before he sighed, he looked over to Red. Red walked over and grabbed Dash, hoisting her off of Nicholas.

“Lemme down!” Dash kicked. Nicholas gasped for air, falling to his knees and holding his throat.

“Wh… what... the hell?” Nicholas panted.

“We know you took Star and Dusk.” Alex stated as he stared at Nicholas. “I’d best start talking unless you want Dash back at your throat for the rest of time.”

“That’s very presumptuous of you.” Nicholas said, standing up to his feet and brushing himself off. “And you’re wrinkling my suit.”

“AHHHHHH!” Dash flailed violently.

“Okay okay, why am I suddenly the most hated serial killer here?” Nicholas asked. Everyone paused and stared at him. “Well, besides the usual.”

Alex threw the letter at Nicholas. “That’s why.”

Nicholas grabbed the letter and stared at it. “Paper.” He said.

“Turn it over.” Red grunted, still attempting to restrain his wife. Nicholas flipped the letter over and noticed the symbol. His face stayed absolutely unchanged as he stared at it.

“Oh.” Nicholas said.

“That appeared right after Star and Dusk vanished.” Alex said.

“Yeah… I didn’t do this.” Nicholas said, taking a seat in his chair and reaching around inside a drawer.

“Bullshit!” Dash said aloud.

“It’s a family emblem. And guess who a part of my family is?” Nicholas questioned, glancing up at Dash with a more serious look.

“Elizabeth I’m guessing.” Red said, setting Dash down gently.

Alex remained silent as he looked between everyone. There was a muffled footsteps from the hallway. Everyone stared at the door for a few moments before Scootaloo bolted in and attempted to tackle Nicholas. Nicholas scooted his chair back and she missed just by a couple inches, plummeting to the floor. “A bit late.” Nicholas said, putting his foot on Scootaloo’s back and holding her down. Scootaloo flailed and swung her arms around without a word.

“Stop it.” Red said, staring nervously down at Scootaloo.

“But I just got the foot stool.” Nicholas chuckled.

“Stop it.” Alex said as he glared at Nicholas. He stared back at Alex for a moment before rolling his eyes and lifting his foot off. Scootaloo jumped up and looked as if about to tackle Nicholas again. He reeled his hand back and smacked Scootaloo dead center in the face, causing her to stumble back to the floor. “WHAT THE FUCK!” Alex shouted as he leaped at Nicholas.

Nicholas held his foot out and kicked off the wall, rolling him and his chair out of the way and making Alex collide with the wall. “Easy killer.” He said.

“Ow…” Scootaloo mumbled, a trickle of blood running down her snout as she stood up.

“Oh don’t give me that, you started it.” Nicholas stated. Red’s horn lit up and Nicholas was sent across the room and into the wall.

“And now I’m ending it. Stop being a prick.” Red said.

Nicholas held his head for a moment before slowly moving back to his chair and sitting down. “What would you like to know?” He asked.

Alex groaned quietly as he got up and stumbled over to Scootaloo. “Of course we would…” He said.

“I think maybe you hit your head.” Nicholas said.

Alex waved his one hand dismissively and put his other against his head.

“First of all, why does your wife want our kids?” Red asked.

“Why did I want to kill Cecil when he was… you know.” Nicholas started.

“Because you hated him?” Dash asked.

“Because it’s fun.” Nicholas shrugged. Everyone stared at him quietly. “What? I didn’t.” He said defensively.

“For you it might be.” Alex said.

“Huh?” Dash said, turning to Alex.

“Give him a minute.” Nicholas said.

“I was commenting on how he said it was fun to do shit like this.” Alex said.

“And what’s wrong with having fun?” Nicholas asked.

“Kidnapping and torturing isn’t fun.” Alex said bluntly.

“Yes it is.” Nicholas said. Scootaloo walked up to Nicholas and stared down at him. “What?”

She grabbed his hand and squeezed it gently. “Please tell me where my baby brother and sister are?” Scootaloo asked quietly and pleadingly.

Nicholas stared up at her for a few moments. “D… nn okay.” He sighed. “I don’t know where they are but I can find out.”

Scootaloo smiled and hugged him. “Thank you.” She said.

Nicholas had his arms out awkwardly as if he didn’t know how to hug someone. “Yeah okay… you can stop now.” He grumbled. Nicholas glanced over at Alex as if asking for help.

Alex snickered and stepped back. “God…” Nicholas mumbled, just going limp and accepting it.

“Maybe we should ask Twilight and Sam to help.” Red chuckled.

“Yes. Call for help.” Nicholas said.

“Shut up and take it like a man.” Scootaloo said, squeezing Nicholas tighter.

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“Well I sent Sam out. He’s looking as best he can. I also sent a letter to Celestia, we might need her help.” Twilight said, inviting everyone onto the couch. Red dragged Dash onto the couch, who was currently clinging tightly to him. Nicholas walked into Twilight’s house, Alex and Scootaloo clinging to him as he dragged them toward the couch.

“Glad your good moods can’t be hurt by this.” Twilight laughed.

“I deserve this.” Nicholas sighed.

“Yes, you do.” Alex and Scootaloo said in unision.

“You need to get used to physical contact that doesn’t involve hitting people.” Red said.

“No I’m good…” Nicholas said.

“No you aren’t.” Alex stated.

“So what you’re saying Twilight.” Dash started, turning her attention elsewhere. “Is there’s nothing much we can do until they’re found.”

“Or want to be found.” Nicholas added.

“Why would she kidnap them?” Twilight asked.

“To make a point.” Nicholas said bluntly.

“What point?” Alex asked.

“No clue.” Nicholas shrugged. He turned to Twilight and Red. “You remember when I was an evil jerk.”

“Yes you’re right here.” Dash said.

“Yes we do.” Twilight said slowly.

“That’s her. But worse. She’s um… Well…” Nicholas started, scratching his head as his tone turned into more of a mumble.

“What is it?” Twilight asked.

“Ehh… I’m not a unicorn, so I can’t do magic.” Nicholas said quietly.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Alex asked.

“There’s no such things as curses. The ‘curse’ on my brother is a spell. And how could I… cast a spell.” Nicholas sighed quietly.

Twilight glanced to Rainbow Dash. “Shut up.” Dash said before she could say anything.

“So what you’re saying is… You got her to do stuff to your brother that you couldn’t.” Red asked.

“Yeah…” Nicholas nodded.

“That’s... um…” Alex mumbled.

“I know.” Nicholas said.

There was a green flash as Sam appeared in the center of the room. He looked around at everyone. “Oh hi!” He waved.

“Did you find anything?” Alex asked quickly.

“Not yet. Called in a few friends.” Sam said.

“Friends?” Twilight cocked her head. There was another green flash and a changeling appeared next to Sam, looking up at him and shaking his head.

“Keep looking.” Sam said. The changeling looked at Twilight silently.

“What?” Twilight said. The changeling bowed to Twilight before disappearing again.

“They kinda think you're their other Queen. Chrysalis isn’t as thrilled.” Sam said.

“Neat.” Scootaloo said.

“That’s interesting… So how long…” Twilight started, staring curiously at Sam.

“Awhile.” Sam shrugged.

“And you haven’t…” Twilight continued, narrowing her eyes and starting at Sam.

“I didn’t want to upset you.” Sam said quietly.

“I’m not upset, I’m just disappointed.” Twilight sighed.

“Can we deal out punishment later and focus on finding my baby?” Dash questioned.

“Oh I don’t know, I can make punishment quick.” A familiar voice chimed in, causing everyone’s heads to turn to the couch, their hearts practically stopping in unison.