Author's Notes:

Sorry if this chapter has grammatical mistakes or spelling mistakes, as well as feeling somewhat rushed or even forced. I wrote this late at night, so my concentration was not the greatest. The next chapter should be much better quality wise.

"What's the F.B.I. Matt?"

"Federal Bureau of Investigation. They're with the government, the one thing I've been trying my damnedest to hide you from. Seriously, you stalk a guy and a pony for ten months before even trying to send a letter? Who the fuck does that?"

"The government by the looks of it. Why do you think it's something bad? Just read the letter already." I sigh as I rip open the small envelope. I pull out a single piece of paper with a stamp in the top left corner. I begin to read the message, my forehead wrinkling up in confusion as my eyes can the paper several times. "Well?"

"It... just has a time and address on it." I show the letter to Rainbow to prove my point. The few words on there address me with my full name, as well as a location with a time. I assume that means I'm supposed to meet somebody? Then it dawns on me. The black coat guy... was he with the F.B.I?

"Well, we should probably meet whoever sent this. Where does the letter say to meet this guy?"

"Um, today actually, at noon, at some coffee shop downtown. I guess I know what I'm doing today. Can't run from the government right?"

"Probably not. We should probably get ready soon, it's already like ten thirty." Rainbow says as she trots back up the stairs to do God knows what. I make my way out back, and stare at my reflection in to large pool. Should I really do this? What if it is some sort of trap, and they want to take Rainbow and/or the baby!? I could always just run away to Equestria and hide there... No, I have to do this. I want answers. I idly kick the water with my bare foot, and watch as it ripples across the surface of the pool. It's a simple thing really, kinda displays life in and of itself. Each decision we make has consequences, and the smallest little even can cascade into a downward spiral of chaos. I watch as some ripples cause other ripples which in turn move a couple leaves in the pool, making my metaphor come to life in front of my eyes. I walk back inside, closing the door behind me, only for it to bounce open again. Oh, right, broken lock. I should get that fixed... and probably some kind of security system that doesn't involve steel, brass, and gunpowder.

"Ready?" Rainbow comes down, and I almost jump back and stifle a small laugh.

"D-Did you do your mane Rainbow?" I say, trying my best not to burst out laughing. It isn't that I don't like it, in fact it's just the opposite. No, it is the fact that I never expected her to try to look all fancy or anything. Yet, here she is with her hair all combed out, tied together in the back with a little orange hair tie that I didn't even know she had.

"W-What? I can't look nice or something? We're meeting someone important, and I thought I should look good." She says as she blushes deeply. Never have I ever seen her with this kind of hair style. In fact, the only time I can remember her ever caring about her appearance was back on prom night, and that was forever ago. Not that she needs to change anything about her appearance to look nice, she already does naturally, but I will admit I kinda like the new hair style, though it just doesn't fit her really.

"You already look nice without the makeover dummy." I say as I pat her on the back of the head.

"I-I do?"

"Are we REALLY going to do this again? You really need to get your self esteem a little higher up Rainbow. You look fine the way you normally are, you don't need to change that to look nice. Now, lets go before we're late and get arrested or something." Rainbow blushes, but tries her hardest to hide it as we walk outside. I hop onto the motorcycle, checking the pockets on my jeans to make sure I have everything I need. Phone, wallet, keys, yep, that's just about it. Rainbow hops on the back of the bike and wraps her forelegs around my chest. I start up the engine, and make my way down the street. The wind feels nice against my exposed arms and face. I take in a deep breath of the late morning air, and let out a sigh, trying to calm my nerves.

We arrive downtown at the coffee shop about twenty minutes later, and hop off of my bike. We walk inside, and I realize this is the same little store I came into when I was running through the city to escape those gang guys. The same day I got impaled with a glass shard. I walk inside, and sit down at a table make for four, with Rainbow sitting down next to me. We wait about ten minutes, and when the clock strikes noon on the dot, two figures walk through the front entrance. I knew it! The guy in black! Next to him is some lady is a similar outfit. They spot the two of us and quickly walk over to our table. They sit down across from us, and quickly get down to business.

"Matthew Austin Green." He starts off.

"That's me." I say calmly, trying my best to keep my cool.

"We have some questions for you. If you'll cooperate, I guarantee that you will both go free when we are done." Go free? Wait, they don't want to take Rainbow away?

"I'm listening."

"Matthew Green, we have been watching you for several months now, and it would appear that you have noticed us several times. We were sent to inspect your friend here, and were even tasked to take her away at one point. We even came close to that as well, but then, something more... interesting came up."

"And that would be?"

"Take out your phone Mr. Green." I do as instructed and place the device face up on the table. "Unlock it." I type in my password and the home screen comes up. "We've watching you Mr. Green, we know about the portals."

"Y-You do?" I say nervously.

"Yes, we first picked them up when we notice some anomalies resonating from this city. We also received signals from New York and an isolated island in the Atlantic Ocean. Our task was changed from Operation Alien to Operation Portal. We are no longer interested in the alien Mr. Green, we want your device." I look down at my phone, and slowly hover my hand over it. I can't just let someone else have this kind of power. I barely trust my friends with it, much less some guy I don't even know.

"We wish to use it as an advantage for our military. Imagine the kinds of things we could do with a device like this Mr. Green." The woman speaks up for the first time.

"B-But I can't just give this away. You can't do that anyway, this is my personal property, you need my consent." I say nervously as I quickly pocket the phone.

"We have direct orders Green, and they are the get the technology for a device such as this, and we plan to do that any way we can."

"Well you're gonna have to take it from me then. This is my device, and I will NOT let it fall into the wrong hands. I created it myself, therefore it is mine, and only mine." I lie to them. I didn't create it, but they don't know that.

"We were hoping it would not come down to this." The man says in a calm tone. "We are... willing to make an agreement..."

"Like what?" I spit out.

"The device, in exchange for the guaranteed safety of the alien." I look over at Rainbow, then back at the phone in my hand, then back at the man. So, if I give them the phone, they'll leave Rainbow alone? "Of course, should you refuse, we will take the alien instead, as you have no legal rights over the creature."

Rainbow jerks back, somewhat stunned. I myself am stunned that they would stoop this low. So it's Rainbow or the portal magic? Seriously, why does this shit always happen to me. Then an idea pops into my head.

"What if I could get you another device? Would that work?" I ask, a new found hope rising in my heart.

"I suppose so. All we want is a portal device, and we will leave the both of you alone for good. Now, where is this second device?"

"Do you have a phone on you by any chance?" I ask the man. He slowly nods as he pulls out a black smartphone. "Do you have a pen and paper?" He pulls out a pen and a small pad of paper, and I begin writing.

"Dear Celestia, I hope this is not too much to ask, but is there any way you could make an app that will erase the memories of someone? If you can, please put one on this device. Rainbow Dash's life practically depends on this. Please reply ASAP. Your's Truly, Matt"

I take the man's phone, as well as the note, and open a portal on the floor next to us. It shows Celestia's throne room, and I take both objects and drop them through the portal.

"What did you just do!?" The man asks in a shocked tone.

"Just give it a second. I'm turning your phone into a portal device." I lie to them. In reality, they're falling for my plan all too well. A couple of minutes later, the portal reopens, and the phone and a scroll fly up an into the air. I catch both, and place the phone onto the table. I open the scroll to read it.

"Matthew, while I do not know what you need this power for, I will not deny it to you if it means protecting one of my loyal subjects. To use the application, push the button and aim it at someone. Think about a memory or event, and push the button. Anyone the device is aimed at will have that memory erased. You can also use this to implant new thoughts into the mind of whoever the magic is used on. Please do not make me regret doing this Matthew. Protect Rainbow Dash, but do not use this kind of magic for evil. Best of luck."

"Is that it?" The man unlocks his phone to find a new app on it. A smiles spreads across his face as the app opens, but my final step of the plan takes action. I quickly snatch the phone out of his hands, and aim it at the two. I think of every memory of both Rainbow and the portals. I then make up a new though, and implement that into the spell. I think about making them report back to whoever their boss is, and telling them that the portals no longer exist, and press the button. Both are shot with a bolt of electricity that seems to do nothing other than temporarily blind them. They both look dizzy before passing out on the table. I quickly throw my chair back and grab Rainbow. I full sprint out of the cafe and jump back on my bike.

"What did you do!?" Rainbow asks as we speed down the highway.

"I tricked them. For agents, they weren't all that smart! I had Celestia put what is basically a mind control spell on that guy's phone. I used it to not only wipe their memories of both of us and the portals, but also made them want to report back that the portals no longer exist. We should be in the clear... for now anyway."

"No more government?"

"No more government." I reply with a cocky tone. It's gonna take more than two dumbasses to outsmart me. With magic on my side, I'm fucking unstoppable. A smile grows across my face as I pull onto my street. I park in my driveway, and quickly run inside, Rainbow in tow. Finally, we're free of that. For now anyway. It is only a matter of time before they... come... after... Uh oh, I fucked up big time.

I didn't remember what they had said earlier. They only gave up on Rainbow because of the portals. If they no longer believe the portals are real, then that means they'll be after Rainbow soon enough. Dammit Matt! You fucked up again!

"W-We're just gonna lay low for a while, okay Rainbow? That means no portals, since they can detect them, and no more going into crowded areas."

"Um, okay?" She says, still slightly confused. I sigh and start rubbing my forehead. This may have just created even more problems for me. If they no longer care about the portals, Rainbow will be in danger. Why didn't I just give them the damn phone!?

"C'mon, I know where we can hide for a while." I quickly run upstairs, and grab a suitcase out of my closet. I quickly pack a bunch of clothes, as well as the gun, ammo, and some other little essentials. I run back downstairs with the suitcase, and stop next to Rainbow. I open one last portal. Inside is an image of the center of Rainbow's home town, Ponyville.

I had no idea this would be the last one I would open for the next two months.