The White Shadow- Chapter 1
Yasil mountains,
1452
6am
Shadow flare stood on the top of one of the four towers of Yasil castle. The cool morning air blew his black and blue mane against his face, his dark gray coat hidden by long white robes, his wings tucked aginst his sides. He stared at the mountains that he had been staring at for most of his life, the yasil mountains, the home of the assassin order. His deep blue eyes scanning the horizon searching for the sun. As it rose aginst the light blue sky he let out a deep breath and jumped. He fell fast and was gaining speed as the ground came up to meet him. He spread his wings mere inches from the ground and soared up into the sky.
The wind rushed past him bathing him in its cool breeze. He stared at the castle he had know his whole life. Its large grey walls surrounding a haven for his order. The land was ruled by templars after all, and his order was forced into hiding since he could remember.
He flew close to the shadows of the mountain and bent the shadows around him, nothing more than a shadow now. His talent, to bend shadows, was envied at first by his peers but soon they took pride that one of their own possesed such power. His cutie mark a ball of black fire was proof of his ability.
He landed softly on the roof of his home, or more correctly his bunk. It wasnt much more than a bedroom and a bathroom. But it was more than enough for him. Shadow Flare let the shadows fade from him and walked towards the main hall. Today was his big day, the day he was initiated as a true assasin
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Shadow Flare stood tall and proud as his mentor and step father spoke to the hall of gathered assassins. Famor spoke in his commanding tone "The wisdom of our creed is revealed through these words." Shadow flare stepped forward as the symbol of the order was branded onto his forehoof. "We work in the dark to serve the light" Famor continued."We are assassins!"
Everypony joined in the final verse "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted"
Shadow flare stepped towards his mentor. Famor turned to him and held out a pair of shining blades, the weapon of the assassins. Shadow Flare took them and secured them to his forehooves, covering the brand. He turned towards his step father,"Thank you father, I will serve the order well"
Famor wraped his arms around Shadow flare,"I couldnt be more pround of you my son" he said to Shadow Flare. Shadow flare repeated the words in his head. Nothing is true, everything is permitted
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