Twilight teleported herself and Trixie back to the Library in Ponyville.
"Your back." said Spike. "I see your trip was a success."
"Hey, Spike." said Twilight.
"Where you off to now?"
"I'm taking Trixie to talk to the Mayor." said Twilight.
"See you when you get back." said Spike.
Twilight led Trixie through Ponyville. On their way, ponies stopped to look.
"They're all watching me." said Trixie.
"That's because they don't trust you. Yet."
They arrived at the Mayor's house and Twilight knocked. There was no answer. She knocked harder and the door slowly creaked open. The inside was a mess. Tables overturned and glass lay everywhere. The light in the kitchen was on.
"Let's check in the kitchen." said Twilight.
"That seems like a good idea." said Trixie. "Seeing as how it's the only light that seems to be working."
They stood in the doorway of the kitchen and almost threw up. The Mayor's body was up against the back wall. A knife was shoved through each of her front legs, nailing her to the wall. Her stomach was ripped open and her insides were on the outside. Both her eyes were missing as well as her tongue. Her heart sat on a plate on the kitchen table. There was a message written in blood above the corpse. It read, LOSING A FRIEND'S TRUST IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO LOSE A FRIEND ♥.
"This is disgusting." said Trixie. "I have to go. Or else I'll puke." She left the kitchen and stood outside, catching her breath and inhaling fresh air.
Twilight joined her.
"We need to tell Princess Celestia right away."
"Good idea." said Trixie. "How?"
"I'll have Spike send her a message." said Twilight. "I'll get the Royal Guard to help us.
"Where do you think she is?" asked Trixie.
"Knowing Pinkie Pie... Sugarcube Corner."