"Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit -- appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free."
Joseph Warren, 1775
Ponyville was a bustle of life in the wee hours of the morning. Azure made his way through the town, weaving his way past the innocents. Shops had a wide variety of smells and items to behold. Something caught Azure's eye though. Azure made his way to a weapons stand and looked at the wide selection. Swords, muskets, knifes, spears, everything possibly imaginable. But in the middle of the stand was a intricate piece of creation. A tomahawk.
Azure picked it up and steadied it in his hooves. He closely inspected it. It seemed to bear the assassins insignia, but also seemed a tad bit off. Azure twirled it, feeling the lightness of the tomahawk.
"See anything you like?" The gruff stand owner asked.
"Yes I find myself under a trance from this tomahawk. I think I'll buy it." Azure said, letting the tomahawk twirl around his hoof.
"Excellent choice good sir. That will be eighty two bits."
"Eighty two? Seems a bit to pricey." Azure thought about it and he handed the owner the money.
"Will that be all sir?" The owner asked, inspecting the money.
"Yes my good fellow, have a wonderful day." Azure trotted away inspecting the tomahawk even more.
Azure looked around the new environment. The houses haven't changed much, almost like a new meets old sort of scenario. A fountain pushed blue cysteine water high into the air. A pony ran into him and the white mare tripped on top of Azure. The pony wasn't quick to get up, but managed to.
"I'm terribly sorry, I didn't mean to crash into like that." The pony said innocently.
"It's completely fine." Azure reassured helping pick up the assortment of fabrics sprawled across the ground. He studied the mare. A darker white coat, A grey faded blue mane and tail, and had three blue diamonds for a cutie mark.
The white pony smiled at Azure with upmost grace.
"Thank you... Pardon, but what is your name?"
"Azure madam, and pre tell who are you?"
"Oh please don't call me madam, you're going to make me feel older than I already am." She said with a blush spread across her face.
"Rarity darling, and ooh what fine fashion you show." Azure smiled.
"Thank you miss Rarity, you're the element of generosity correct?"
"Indeed I am mister Azure. Is there something I may help you with?" She asked cocking her head.
"Indeed. I am looking for Twilight Sparkle, would you have any idea where she may be?"
"Oh yes Twilight, I haven't seen her in a very long while. May I accompany you to see her?"
"I wouldn't be against it, no."
"Oh splendid, but I must drop of my things."
"Take your time, I'll see you there." With that Rarity trotted off to her home and left Azure by the fountain.
Roughly fifteen minutes later Rarity came back.
"Are we good to go?" She asked.
"Yes." Azure replied. The two walked through the busy streets. Azure pushed ponies out of the way to make a path they could walk through.
"So may I ask why is it that your searching for Twilight?" Rarity shouted over the crowd.
"Long story I'll explain when we get there." They continued through the streets till they came out onto a grass area. They continued the walk until they were in front of a big tree. The tree itself seemed old and could basically crumble to the ground. Three ponies made their way to the tree, two of which Azure knew as Templars, while the other wore a black business suit. Azure put his hoof across Rarity's chest. She looked down and then to Azure.
"Something the matter Azure?"
"Yes, please stay here." Azure left Rarity alone and trotted to the two Templars guarding the door to the tree.
Azure made his way into a bush and preyed on the two Templar guards. The Templars had no idea Azure was next to them. Azure pulled out his throwing knife and took aim at the Templar's eye. He threw it and the Templar fell to the ground while his partner was now turning towards Azure. Azure pulled out his new tomahawk and charged the Templar, jumping out of the bush. He knocked the Templar off balance and pinned him to the ground. Azure raised the tomahawk and swung it down un-mercifully. Once the deed was done, he pulled the tomahawk out of the Templar's skull, but it broke off and clattered on the ground.
"I knew this thing wouldn't take any punishment." Azure said throwing the rest of the broken tomahawk into the bush.
Azure made his way to the door and opened it ever so slightly. He was in and could now tell that the tree was a library. He heard talking in the next room over to the right. Azure leaned against the wall and eavesdropped on the conversation.
"Please miss Sparkle, listen to reason. We only want to help you find the other two elements."
"I'm sorry mister Silent Shade, but I've been told not to share any information that I may or may not have." The Templar Silent Shade stood up pushing the seat he was on away from him.
"Miss Sparkle, you must help us. Equestria depends on it."
"Well once more I will say it. I'm not giving you any informa... *GASP." Twilight said stunned jumping out of her chair
"What!?" Silent Shade asked.
Azure drove his hidden blade into the back of Silent Shade's neck. He fell on the ground with a sickening thud.
"Oh sweet Celestia." Twilight said trying to keep herself from puking.
"Relax miss Sparkle." Azure said taking Silent Shade's seat.
"What do you want with me?" She asked hesitantly.
"The same thing he was after."
"Well then if that's the case your not going to get any information." She said still looking at the dead body laying on the floor.
"Princess Luna said that you would be able to provide me with whatever information you may have." Twilight sighed.
"If princess Luna sent you then, I guess I may be able to lend some." She said sheepishly shrugging.
"Thank you miss Sparkle, and believe me when I say this you are helping with a far better cause then what this byzantine scum would have done."
Twilight gave Azure the information he needed. "Thank you miss Sparkle your help is most appreciated."
"Azure?" Azure turned around to look at Twilight.
"Yes miss Sparkle?"
"May I come with you? I mean if you would be up for that." Azure smiled.
"That would be fine." Twilight got up from her seat and followed Azure outside. It was almost afternoon and the sun enveloped their bodies.
"So first stop, Rainbow dash." said Twilight with determination written on her old face.