Fillydelphia (Un-Edited)

Shining and Cadance walked the streets of Fillydelphia. They walked with the masses of ponies and other creatures of Eques that visited the city. The buildings were happily towering into the sky. No pony even realizing the princess of love and captain of the Canterlot guard were walking among them. They were making sure that no pony would recognize them. Shining was wearing just some everyday clothing with a ball cap pulled over his face, while Cadance wore the same simple clothes and a sun hat and sunglasses. They had to stay incognito. They weren't sure if the New Blood were on to them or not. They had to reach Professor Kiser before Silent Killer and the New Blood did.

"So you think Professor Kiser will be able to answer our questions." Said Cadance

"That's the plan." Said Shining

They stopped at a corner waiting for the light to turn. Shining kept his eyes open. He had to make sure that he made it to Professor Kiser before Silent Killer did. He felt Cadance poke him, and they crossed.

"I understand what's at stack here, but what could the professor answer for us." Said Cadance

"For starters, why the New Blood is so interested in liquid magic. We know that the stallions who worked at Celestia's school were secretly working on improving liquid medical magic. They were in contact with Professor Kiser much throughout their careers. It only stopped about a week before they died, which tells me that the professor knew they were going to die. So that tells me he as ties to the New Blood in some way." Said Shining

"But what is so important about this professor." Said Cadance

"From what I could dig up on the good professor, he teaches advanced theoretical magic at the local university here. He also has a record of multiple arrests for having liquid magic and the means of making it. He is an active supporter of legalizing liquid magic. So it would explain why if the New Blood were looking to get into liquid magic, he would be the perfect stallion. But one problem, his area doesn't cross-therapeutic areas of magic." Said Shining

"That explains the reasoning for the contact with the stallions from Celestia's school. They understood healing magic and with his help were able to understand liquid magic. They fused the two together." Said Cadance

"Exactly dear, he was the liquid researcher and the stallions at Celestia's school were the medical researchers. The New Blood must have killed them off because they had finished with any medical needs they needed. But the good professor is still alive, which means they still need him. My guess is to continue understanding liquid magic or he's creating some liquid magic spell for them. Either way, we have to find him before Silent Killer and the New Blood do." He said

"But why do you think Silent Killer and the New Blood are after him?" She asked

"A few of my sources at the college tell me he was screaming about a breakthrough. That was a few days ago. If he has finished his work, then you know what the New Blood will do to him." He said

"Yeah, kill him to keep him quiet." She said

"Exactly, we have to reach the professor, detain him, transport him to Canterlot and figure out what he is researching for the New Blood." He said

"You seem like you have it all planned out honey." Said Cadance

"Yes dear, this is our chance to strike a critical blow to New Blood. With Professor Kiser's help, we can finally find the location of the New Blood. Since we know the leader was the one who killed Heart Pulse, we are aware he is alive. But it seems he hasn't reached full strength yet, the reason for Silent Killer. The prophecy is that when the leader of the New Blood returns, he will cover the planet in the blood of old. But if we were to kill him before then, we can finally rest easy." Said Shining

"Well, where to first." She said

"To the university, that's where we'll look first." He said

Cadance nodded, and they continued to walk towards the campus. Since it was a public university, it allowed all creatures of Eques to check it out. They entered the campus grounds, and they headed right over to the school of magic. It was the school that held Professor Kiser. They entered the school and looked over a board of professors of the school. Shining ran his hand across it till he hit the name, Professor Kiser.

"His office is in room number 343." Said Shining

They went up the stairs to the third floor. They followed the signs on the walls towards room 343. They followed it to Professor Kiser's room. But the door was closed. Shining knocked and tried the handle.

"Damn, he's gone." Said Shining

"So where to now?" Asked Cadance

"Now, we start asking questions. Let's back down to the first floor and see where the professor likes to spend his free time." Said Shining

They went down to the first floor. Shining and Cadance stepped up to a desk with a young college mare sitting behind it. She was looking over some paperwork. Shining walked forward and tapped his hand on the glass table. The mare looked up at him.

"Hello, how can I help you today." She said

"Hello, I was looking for Professor Kiser. I went up to his office, but he wasn't there. Do you know where he might have gone?" Asked Shining

"Oh, he usually goes to the library around this time. If you can't find him there, he goes to a bar on Fifty-third Street." She said

"Thank you." He said

Shining walked over to Cadance and pointing out the door. The two exited and headed towards the library. They entered, and plenty of students and faculty were walking around.

"How are we going to find him?" Asked Cadance

"We'll have to split up. Just be careful honey." Said Shining

"I will." Said Cadance

The two split up and started to walk around. Shining walked towards the front desk while Cadance went to the upper levels. He wanted to make sure that Professor Kiser was still in the library. Shining knew that time was short for them. He walked over to the front desk. The mare behind it looked up to him.

"How can I help you, sir?" She asked

"Well, I'm looking for Professor Kiser. I heard that he might be here." Said Shining

"I'm sorry you just missed him." She said

"Do you have any idea where he was heading off to?" He asked

"I'm sorry, but he seemed to be in a rush." She said

"Thanks." Said Shining

He stepped back to the front doors and Cadance joined him.

"I couldn't find him." Said Cadance

"He left and in a hurry. I think we need to check that bar on Fifty-third Street. Hopefully, the good professor is still there. I fear that Silent Killer is getting onto the case." Said Shining

"So we don't have a lot of time." Said Cadance

"Right, let's go." Said Shining

They exited the library and walked down the streets heading towards the bar on Fifty-Third Street. As they reached the road, Shining stopped Cadance and pulled up a picture and pointed at a stallion across the road. The stallion had a dark red mane with a black stripe going down the middle. His coat was a soft blue. A unicorn horn sat on the top of his head. He wore a black suit. His cutie mark was a stack of spell books. Shining looked down at the picture and then back up at the stallion.

"That's the professor." Said Shining

They watched him look around before walking forward.

"Now what?" Asked Cadance

"Easy, we follow him. He might lead us to his work. Once we are sure we can, we grab him and run." Said Shining

Cadance nodded her head, and they began to follow Professor Kiser. They stayed far enough away as not to bring attention to them. They knew the professor would run if he got the sense that he was being followed and watched. They followed him all the way to a construction empty construction site.

"Interesting." Said Shining

They kept following but stayed to cover as there weren't other creatures to keep them hidden. They watched as Professor Kiser stepped into the construction area. He was looking around to make sure that no pony had followed him to the building site. Shining and Cadance ran forward, but he stopped Cadance from going any further into the building.

"What?" She asked

"Teleport in our weapons. The good professor isn't alone. I can fell a dark presence inside." Said Shining

"Not a bad idea." Said Cadance

Cadance's horn glowed her blue color. Soon a suitcase appeared in front of her. Shining took it and placed it on the ground. He put in the combo, and the case popped open. Inside were their weapons. Shining pulled out a belt with two sabers on it. Cadance pulled out her sword. The hilt was pink with two pegasus wings coming out of the sides. The middle had a heart in it. She had it for a while but never had a reason to use it. It was a simple sword forged by the best blacksmiths of Canterlot. She placed it on her as Shining did the same. He removed his hat and Cadance did the same for her hat and sunglasses.

"You ready, Cadance." Said Shining

"Yes, I am." She said

"Then here we go." He said

The two entered the building. Shining followed the feeling of darkness to where he believed Professor Kiser was. Cadance shivered as she felt the darkness pass over her. Damn, so that is what Shining and Solar felt before. I wonder if it's connected to this Silent Killer I've heard so much about. The two continued, till Shining stopped. They peered around the corner, and they found the good professor, but also Silent Killer. Cadance felt her body freeze as she looked at him. So that's Silent Killer. She breathed in and out to control her body.

"So that's Silent Killer next to Professor Kiser." Said Cadance

"That's him, now listen to me Cadance. I want to ease drop to see what we can gain from their little conversation. It might give us some more clues on the New Blood." Said Shining

"I understand honey. I got your back." Said Cadance

Shining moseyed forward with Cadance behind him. Using the cover of the construction site, they were able to hide. I got to get closer. Shining moved his hand down to tell Cadance to stay low. The two moved forward towards the unexpecting stallions. They soon reached a set of columns and could clearly hear the conversation. Shining peeked around it to see the two of them arguing.

"How could you kill them?" Asked Kiser

"He must be referring to the dead stallions in Canterlot." Said Shining

"They had completed their part of the equation." Said Silent

"But that still doesn't mean you should have killed them. They were followers of the New Blood and not mentioning strong supporters of liquid magic. They could have helped me show the princess the wonders of liquid magic." Said Kiser

"The New Blood isn't working for your goals. You are working for ours." Said Silent

"But still, if we legalized liquid magic, it would make my research for you that much faster." Said Kiser

"If that happened, then the goals of my master would have to be changed. He has put this plans in motion for years. Up and changing them is not on his mind." Said Silent

"But it could help me in my research." Said Kiser

"Hold on Professor Kiser. You haven't finished yet." Said Silent

"This is why I called the meeting. I need more time to finish my research. A few days ago the police raided my office and home. Somepony told them that they thought I was developing liquid magic again. It has set back a few days." Said Kiser

"Funny, real funny professor. I never thought of you as a comedian." Said Silent with a light chuckle

"What do you mean?" Asked Kiser

"I know, for a fact, you finished your research." Said Silent

"It's the truth. I haven't finished it yet." Said Kiser

"Funny professor, but sadly you will be giving me your research. My master has waited for that spell your researching for years. So either you give it to me freely, or I'll tear into your mind to find where you hid it. Your choice Professor Kiser, and trust me. You don't want me to tear into your mind. It isn't a fun adventure, well for you that is. But for me, I love it." Said Silent

"Celestia, he's sadistic." Said Cadance

"You see why Solar and I wanted to keep you out of it." Said Shining

"Now, what?" Asked Cadance

"We have to strike. We can't wait anymore." Said Shining

"I'm behind you dear." Said Cadance

"What's it going to be Professor Kiser?" Asked Silent

"He chooses to come with us." Said Shining

Silent Killer and Professor Kiser looked to see Shining Armor and Princess Cadance come out.

"Well, if it isn't Shining Armor, the captain of the royal guards, and Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, the princess of love. You two are quite a ways away from home." Said Silent

"I could say the same for you." Said Shining

"Ha, now that's funny. You don't even have a clue where our base of operations is. But I should give you a hand. You and Solar handled that case in Canterlot well. I love when ponies admire my work." Said Silent

"So that was you." Said Cadance

"Yes princess, I was the one who did all the work. Probably the best I've ever done." Said Silent

"You're sadistic." Said Cadance

"Thank you, princess, I have never gotten that compliment before. I will indeed remember it." Said Silent

"Enough chit chat, Silent. Give us Professor Kiser." Said Shining

"So you can get in the way of my master's plans. I think I would rather cut out my internal organs than do that." Said Silent

"Then you leave us no choice, will take the professor from you." Said Shining

"Oh now, how will you do that." Said Silent

"Simple, it's two against one." Said Cadance

"That would true if I hadn't known you would come here. So let me show you to some more of the New Blood, more of our assassins." Said Silent

Silent snapped his fingers and shadow gates appeared. New Blood Assassins came out of each. Each was covered head to toe in a black uniform. It looked like the one that Silent Killer wore. But instead of the head showing their heads, only their eyes could be seen. On their shoulders were the symbol of the chalice pouring blood into a pony skull. Shining and Cadance looked at them all as they continued to appear.

"You think you really can get the drop on me." Said Silent

"Kind of." Said Shining

"Well, sorry to burst your bubble. But I'm not the only assassin for the New Blood. But clearly, you can see that now. But I am the best New Blood Assassin. These assassins were trained by yours truly. Now I wish I could watch you die, but the good professor and I have a date." He raised his hand and opened a shadow portal. He grabbed Professor Kiser's shirt and threw him in. He turned back to Shining and Cadance. "I hope you fun with my friends here because they'll have a good time with you. Kill them!" Silent stepped into the portal and disappeared.

Shining and Cadance watch as each assassin created their blood katanas. The New Blood Assassins surrounded Shining and Cadance as they were back to back. Shining pulled his sabers from their sheaths as Cadance pulled her sword from hers.

"It looks like we underestimated the New Blood and Silent Killer." Said Cadance

"Looks that way." Said Shining

"So what's the plan, honey." Said Cadance

"We fight." Said Shining

The assassins screamed and came charging down at the two. Shining and Cadance readied themselves for the incoming attacks.

"On my mark, move and attack." Said Shining

"Right." Said Cadance

The assassin kept drawing closer and closer to them. Shining bit his lip waiting for the right time to move.

"Now!" He said

Cadance and Shining moved as the assassins reached where they were.

"Now Cadance fight and take them down." Said Shining

The assassin split into two groups as they went after Shining and Cadance. Here goes nothing, I just hope I can kill them, unlike Silent Killer. Shining rushed in holding his sabers tight as he went into the assassins gunning for him.

***

Professor Kiser hit the floor of his office hard. Silent Killer stepped through the portal as it closed up behind him. Silent looked at the scared professor on the floor. A smile came to his face as he showed off his teeth. Silent summoned one his blood katanas and pointed it at Professor Kiser.

"Now Professor Kiser, you will tell me where your research is." Said Silent

"Please, this could finally show the princess that liquid magic is useful." He said

"True Professor Kiser, but that would be revealing our master's plans. So just hand them over." Said Silent

Professor Kiser stayed silent. Silent Killer just smiled, but the quickly became sadistic in nature. Professor Kiser shivered in place as she scooted away from him. Silent slowly followed him with the same smile.

"I'm so glad you're making this hard for yourself. I love it when ponies resist me. Now I tried the easy way, but you are too stubborn to see that. Now we do it the hard way." Said Silent

"Please, NO!" Said Kiser

***

Shining slide across the ground as he breathed heavy. The New Blood Assassins kept coming at him. Even with two swords and his magic, the assassins still outnumbered him. He could see Cadance wasn't doing any better. Damn, this is a whole lot tougher than I thought. Silent Killer knows how to train his assassins. Three assassins came at him. He was able to slide out of the way and to get up to bump into the back of Cadance. She was also breathing heavy as the assassins surrounded them once again.

"How are you doing Cadance?" Asked Shining

"Barley hanging on. I've never fought an enemy like these assassins before." She said

"I feel you, but we can't give up." He said

"I wasn't planning on it." She said

"Great, now let's take them out. Show no mercy Cadance." Said Shining

The assassins jumped at the two of them. They each rolled out of the way. Shining quickly turned around and swiftly brought his swords up to block an incoming attack. Suddenly he felt a sharp stinging sensation run through his shoulders. He looked to see a set of two blood daggers in the back of his shoulders. He hissed in pain as they dug into his shoulders. He pushed the assassin away and with a quick slice to the neck, slit it. The assassin grabbed the neck as the blood flowed through his fingers. He fell over on the ground dead. At least I won't have to worry about them regenerating their bodies like Silent.

He removed the daggers from his shoulders and faced the assassins that were surrounding him. He let go a large breath of air and took a fresh one in before bolting it towards the assassin. His sabers outstretched as he leaped into the air to take down the assassins that faced him.

Meanwhile, Cadance was trying her best to gain the upper hand. She wasn't as skilled in combat as her coltfriend, her aunts or even her cousin. She was the alicorn of love. Violence wasn't something she was used to. She hated the idea of killing and of war. But she knew right at this moment in time, it was kill or be killed. She raised her sword to block the incoming blood katana attacks. But she was too slow to stop an incoming hoof to her stomach. The strike to her stomach knocked the wind out of her her and sent her flying into a pillar. She smashed it hard with her back, causing her to cough up blood. She dropped her sword to the ground as she fell to the ground.

"Cadance."

She could hear Shining's screams for her, but he was too busy with his problems to help her. She slowly got up and brought her hand to her mouth as she coughed up more blood. When she looked at her hand, her pink fur now covered in fresh red blood. She looked to see the assassins gunning for her. She could see her sword, but she was too weak as she coughed up more blood. No, I can't die like this. Cadance looked to see a set of solid steel pipes. It was the only thing she could find around her. She slowly got up, using the pillar as support. She began to push her magic through her horn. It began to glow her blue aura. The assassin stopped and waited for something. Cadance smiled but lost it when they rushed her. Just do it! She grabbed the collection of steel pipes and launched them at the assassins. She used enough force on each toss to deal damage.

Cadance watched as the pipes smashed themselves through the bodies of the assassins. Some got it right in the head, destroying the head in the process. Others were still alive after the pipe hit them. They didn't die until the pipe struck the concrete. The final force was what killed them once and for all. Cadance had killed all the assassins she was up against, but the sight was something else. She covered her mouth, to stop from vomiting. But she got down and began to empty her stomach.

Shining saw the whole thing. Cadance. It was the only thing on his mind as he removed his sword from yet another chest. He sighed as he faced the last of the New Blood Assassins. He watched as one opened a shadow portal and disappeared. That's one less assassin to deal with, which leaves me with only five left. Shining raised his sabers as they raised their blood katanas.

"Alright, let's finish this." He said

***

Professor Kiser hit the wall of his office hard, leaving a nice sized impression in the wall. He coughed up blood on his floor as Silent Killer walked up to him. Silent Killer smiled as he took his foot and kicked him right in the face. Professor Kiser fell on his back coughing up blood. Silent Killer just laughed at the fun he was having with Professor Kiser.

"You know Professor Kiser. I haven't had this much fun with a kill in a very long time. Now this all can end if you only tell me where your notes are." Said Silent

"Please, stop." Said Kiser

"I will, but first the notes." Said Silent

Professor Kiser only groaned in pain. Silent Killer was slowly getting tired of the professor's game. He grabbed Professor Kiser by the collar of his shirt and tossed him onto his desk. Professor Kiser slowly got up and watched as Silent brought his katana out.

"It didn't have to go this far, but you made it happen." Said Silent

Professor Kiser only watched in horror as the katana came down. The next thing he knew, he was screaming in pain as his arm, from his shoulder down, was chopped cleanly off. He screamed out in pain as he grabbed the spot where his arm used to be. Blood started to pour out from the wound. Silent Killer picked up the professor's arm in his hands and looked at it.

"What a waste of such a good limb. If I were you, professor, I would give up that spell now." Said Silent

"You chopped my arm off." Said Kiser

"Yes I did, I'm holding it. I told you it didn't have to go that far. Now give me the research or else." Said Silent

"Or else what, you already chopped one of my arms off." Said Kiser

"Very true, but everypony is born with two of them." Said Silent

Silent, with a happy smile, chopped the other arm off. Professor Kiser screamed as his other arm fell to the floor. Blood gushed out of both open areas. The professor could only scream as he had no more arms. Silent pushed his back up against the desk as his katana touched the professor's foot.

"Now, tell or I'll chop each of your legs off in pieces. I don't think you want that." Said Silent

"Fine, behind my diploma is where my research notes are. The research is in the safe behind it." Said Kiser

Silent Killer got off of him and watched as he fell to the floor. Professor Kiser sat in his puddle of blood that had been forming from his open wounds. He watched as Silent walked over and threw his framed diploma off the wall and onto the floor. Shattering the frame into pieces as the degree fell into the pool of blood, staining it. Silent now stood face to face with the safe. He smiled as he formed a fist in his left arm and smashed it into the face of the safe, destroying the door. He grabbed the door and tossed it away. Silent looked inside to see a vanilla folder. He pulled it out and started to go through the contents. A wider smile came across his face. As he was reading over the notes, a shadow portal opened up. An assassin came through and quickly fell to one knee and bowed to Silent.

"Forgive me Silent Killer, but our forces are near depletion. I'm here to warn you that Shining Armor and Princess Cadance will be here soon." Said the assassin

"No need to worry, I was done. We have what we need. We will return to base." Said Silent

"But what about the others?" Asked the assassin

"They are expendable. Return to base if you don't want to join them. Also, take this back to base." Said Silent

The assassin bowed his head before taking the folder and entering the portal. Silent turned his attention back to the dying Professor Kiser.

"Please take me with you. I can help you understand my research and the spell." He said

"Sorry professor, but my master was very clear about my orders. I was to retrieve your research by any means necessary. That's what I have done here." Said Silent

"But what about me, I helped you." Said Kiser

"Yes you have and for that, you get our lovely care package. A one way trip to Tartarus. I do hope you enjoy. I hear the torture pits are beautiful around this time. I do once again want to thank you, Professor Kiser, without your help, we would have been unable to move forward. Now we can move forward with our plans to make this world a better place. Now goodbye forever, Professor Kiser." Said Silent

Silent raised his katana to air as Professor Kiser only watched in horror at it. He couldn't do a thing but sit in wait for the final blow. But before it came her murmured his last words.

"Celestia forgive me."

***

Shining pushed back the last of his foes. Cadance after getting a hold of herself was able to help Shining fight off the last five. Cadance and he only had one assassin each. Shining had tons of cuts and slashes across his body from the struggle with all the assassins. He looked over to Cadance who looked ok, but her eyes told a different story. They were full of disgust. I'm sorry I dragged you into this, my love. I'll make up to you, I promise. Shining got in his stance, but only raised his eyebrow at the assassin. The next thing he saw was the assassin slit his throat.

"Dear Celestia!" Screamed Cadance

He looked back to see the other assassin doing the same. Cadance was struggling to hold back more vomit. Shining watched at the two assassins committed suicide on themselves. He also watched as Cadance again threw up, but all it was, was stomach acid. Shining placed his sabers away and went over to Cadance. He patted her back to help her get it up. Once she got it all up, she turned around and hugged him. Tears were running down her cheeks onto his clothing.

"It's alright Cadance. It's over." He said

"How do you do it? How can you and Solar have a life like this?." She asked

"Cadance, I and Solar are trained to kill when it is necessary. You did what you had to do to survive. Solar and I don't like killing as much as the next pony, but at times, we have to." Said Shining

"But how do you live with yourself?" Asked Cadance

"You learn that it was all you could do. Just like today, taking out those New Blood Assassins with the steel pipes was all you could at the time. No pony is going to hate you for it. I'm just happy I don't have to worry about you anymore. I promise you Cadance. I will make it up to you." He said

"Thank you Shining, you're the best coltfriend a princess can have." She said wiping away her tears.

"Thanks, now we have to get to Professor Kiser's office. Something tells me that those New Blood Assassins didn't kill themselves for nothing." Said Shining

"I'll teleport us there. It would be faster than running for it." Said Cadance

"Great idea honey." He said

Cadance slowly charged her horn before a bright white light consumed them both.

***

They appeared outside the office of Professor Kiser. Shining pushed the door open, but they were too late. The professor was dead. His headless and armless body sat in a large pool of blood. His served arms were holding his served head in his lap. In his mouth was a piece of paper. Cadance looked away as not to vomit more of her stomach acid. Shining walked forward and watched out for the large puddle of blood around the body. He used his magic to pull the paper from the professor's mouth. He sighed as he closed Professor Kiser's eyes out of respect. He got up and took the note into his hand as Cadance walked in.

"You know you don't have to be in here." Said Shining

"I know." She said

Shining nodded before opening the note. The words were in red ink, which Shining knew was Professor Kiser's blood. Cadance peaked over his shoulder as to read the note.

Too late and too slow. Better luck next time, Shining Armor and Princess Cadance.

"Damn, he's making a joke out of killing Professor Kiser." Said Shining

"How twisted and insane is that stallion?" Asked Cadance

"I'm not sure, but it must take a lot of something to turn yourself that sadistic." Said Shining

Shining put the note down and looked around. His eyes scanned the room and saw the opened safe. He walked over and rubbed his hand across the surface.

"Damn, he also got the professor's research. How does he always stay one step ahead of us." Said Shining

"Actually honey we might be on the same footing as him." Said Cadance

"I don't understand how that could be. Silent Killer killed Professor Kiser and took his notes. As far as I can see, we are further back than ever." Said Shining

"That would be true if Professor Kiser hadn't been a professor." Said Cadance

"I don't think I follow you." He said

"Well, Professor Kiser gets grants from the school based on his research. Research he would later present to the princess. You heard him. He wanted to use this research to persuade Celestia of the good of liquid magic. Do you follow what I'm saying?" Said Cadance

"Which means that he would have another copy of it stashed away." Said Shining

"Exactly." Said Cadance

"But how can we be sure Silent Killer didn't take it with him?" Asked Shining

"Because honey, professors like Professor Kiser always keep any copies secret from all those around them. In a way, they don't want another pony to steal their work. So all we need to do is find out where he hid it." Said Cadance

"Hm, Professor Kiser was secretly into liquid magic. Cadance do you have any spells to pick up liquid magic." Said Shining

Cadance tapped her chin before snapping her fingers. Her horn glowed blue before the energy exploded off and spread across the room. They waited for the magic to react. They smiled as it responded on top of the desk. The two removed the stuff on top and Shining felt around till his hands felt a small hole. He pushed his hand into the hole and opened up a secret hiding place. Inside was another vanilla folder. Shining pulled it out and smiled at Cadance

"Great work honey." Said Shining

"Thanks, now we should report this back to the authorities of Fillydelphia." Said Cadance

"Right." Said Shining

***

Later that night at the hotel. Cadance stepped out of the shower drying off her mane as Shining sat at the desk in the room looking over the folder. Cadance could see that he was deep in thought. She walked up and kissed hm on the cheek, which snapped him out of it. He looked up, and Cadance smiled as he placed down the folder and stretched out his arms.

"Feeling any better." He said

"Yes, a shower always helps remove the day's filth. Though I probably will have the image of killing those assassins in my mind for a while." She said

"No worries honey, I'm here for you." Said Shining

"Thank you Shining, now did you find out anything from Professor Kiser's research." Said Cadance

"Yes, but I have no idea why the New Blood would want this kind of research." He said

"What is it?" Asked Cadance

"Well, it is a liquid spell to extract old blood from the ground. It then surges magic through that blood. Then it seems when a particular spell is activated the blood will come to life. I'm not sure what the New Blood would want such a spell." Said shining

"Does seem strange, does Professor Kiser say why the New Blood wanted such a spell." Said Cadance

"Nope, it seems we just got copies of his research notes and nothing else. But at least we have any idea of what the professor was making for them." Said Shining

"Huh, when we thought we were close to the truth and shutting down this cult." Said Cadance

"Yeah, but now I feel like the whole New Blood cult is always one step ahead of us. I guess we continue to find those connected and hope that we can get the info we want. In the meantime, I'll take the notes to Solar and see what he thinks. Now I think it's time I pay you back for what happened today." Said Shining

"Huh." Said Cadance

"Well, you've been asking me to get out and buy those condoms you love. So, I finally did it. I was going to save them for when we got back. But after what happened today, we could use something to get our minds off everything that happened." Said Shining

"Oh, Shining." She said

Cadance walked over and kissed Shining on his lips. He opened his mouth to allow her tongue to explore his mouth as his did the same. The two walked over to the bed and fell onto it. The two happily began to forget all about the what had transpired today as they replaced it with something much better.

Author's Notes:

Hey yo, it's finally here, an update. Sorry, this took so long, I got distracted with moving into school and well video games. Can't blame me for playing some Bayontta and Borderlands. But here it is. I decided to give Cadance and Shining Armor some personal time in this chapter. We also learned a little more about the New Blood. I do hope you all enjoy the fight scene. I hadn't done one in a while, so it was hard to get back into the flow. But I think I made another happy fight.

So I'm sure you all want me to get working on the next chapter, and I will get right to that. So as always: comment, like, follow, share, and tell. See you all next time, peace!