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// Episode 1: Nightmare returns Part 1 
// Story: Assassin's Creed III:Friendship is magic season one 
// by Brony117 
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Ponyville, Ponyville elementary school.


It was lunch time at the school's playground, Scootaloo and her friends were eating their food as a group as they discussed about today.


“*Sigh* Another day, another school day like I always say. Sooner or later I'm gonna start skipping class.” Said Scootaloo as she ate an apple.


“But Scootaloo, if you do that your dad is gonna ground you!” Said Dinky as she reminded her friend/sister about the consequences of breaking the rules.


“Yeah, plus your not gonna do more of that training you always get.” Said Sweetie Bell.


“I know, I know! Come on guys I'm not that crazy.” Replied Scootaloo.


“Yeah, that's our job!” Said Snips.


“And we’re good at it!” Said Snails.


“And yet our fearless leader always has to get you two out of the situation.” Said Sweetie Bell.


“”That's because she's awesome!” Said Snip.”


“Don't forget fearless!” Said Snails.


“Ah shucks guys, I'm not that awesome.” Said Scootaloo as she rubbed the back of her head in embarrassment from the comments her friends gave her.


“Well, I'm not gonna lie, you are pretty awesome scootaloo! You can fight! You can fly! Heck! You can even climb on walls!” Said Dinky.


“Yeah, you make it look cooler with that cool outfit you have on!” Said Sweetie Bell.


“Yeah, I guess I am awesome! But not good enough, I'm still in training. I got a long way to go.” Said Scootaloo as she revealed her flaws.


“Yeah…” Said the rest of the group.


“If you're not awesome enough, then how about you join us instead?”


The group looked up and saw two earth pony fillies near their age.


The first filly had pink coat, light purple hair and rail with a white stripe, blue eye and her cutie mark was a tiara. She even wore one on her head.


The second filly had silver coat grey hair and tail with a light grey stripe, dark purple eyes and her cutie mark was a spoon with a pink heart on top.


Their names were-


“Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon. What are you two doing here?” said Scootaloo with a hint of anger in her voice.


“Oh nothing much, Silver Spoon me I were minding our business until we overheard your discussion about being awesome. So we decided to come over a talk about it.” said Diamond Tiara.


“That's right, so what do you think? Wanna join us and learn the ropes on being awesome?” said Silver Spoon.


“Thanks but no thanks.” said Scootaloo as he didn't hesitate to answer.


“WHAT?!” Screamed both fillies.


“Ever since you two came to this school, you made every pony here miserable! Not only that, you even bullied Dinky just because her mom is cross eyed!”


“So?” said Diamond Tiara.


“So no means no! I am not joining you to be cool, especially with ponies who bully others for their own amusement. I'll find my own way to be cool in a way that doesn't hurt others. In the meantime, I rather be with the people I'm with now!” Said Scootaloo with a proud look and tone.


Hearing this made Dinky and the others cheer for her as they knew Scootaloo wouldn't leave them for somepony else. Diamond Tiara however, was angry. No pony says no to her!


The earth filly walked up to Scootaloo's face as she shoved her friends away and said.


“No pony says no to me, you hear me? NO PONY!”


“D-Diamond! Come on let's go! I don't want to get in trouble!” Said Silver Spoon as she tried to pull her friend from the situation.


“I’d listen to her Diamond Tiara, You don't wanna get that Tiara of yours broken now would we?” Said Scootaloo.


“Is that a threat?” Said Diamond Tiara as she heard what Scootaloo said.


“Maybe. But like I said, I would listen to your friend. After all, you won't hit me. It's not like you.”


*Scoff* Such a tough girl in a lame outfit. Take that away, what are you really?” said Diamond Tiara as she wondered what was Scootaloo without the robes.


“Former orphaned girl, daughter of ponyville's police commissioner, brotherhood trainee, oh! And friend's of those who look up to. You?”


Diamond Tiara became angrier as she said.


“Rich girl, daughter of a rich father, heir to a family business, and long time friend of Silver Spoon.”


“Cool story bro. Sound great, but boring if you ask me.” said Scootaloo as she clapped her hooves as she gave Diamond Tiara a bored look.


Diamond Tiara was getting close to be engulfed in rage; she had one more trick up her sleeve.


“Yeah well, at least my dad is rich! Whenever I need something, he gives it to me! No questions asked.”


That did it; Diamond knew she won this argument. What did this girl had what she didn't? She is nothing but a poor normal citizen.


Scootaloo wasn't even fazed by what Diamond Tiara said, the Pegasus filly knew what to say and said.


“Is that right? Well I don't care if my dad is rich or not. The only thing I care about him is being my dad, everyday he always have time for me and doing the best as he can to care for me. Heck, the best part about him is actually being my dad! I never had a family when I was born, I was alone for as long as I can remember. Feeling no love or having others care about you. But that all changed when he came into my life and created the best experience I've ever had! What about you? You grew up with a family, feeling all the love you can get, getting all the things you wanted, and even had a roof over your head. Me? I was born in a horrible broken down orphanage that you had to survive and rarely get the things you wanted. Now look at me, I've earned a new family and love by being with the one you love. And that pony is my dad! What about your dad? I bet yours doesn't even care about you! He only cares about money! You said your family owns a business? What good does that do? Helping only them! What does my family business do? Save and help other people's lives by risking his and every pony who works for him! And to top that off, he changed an entire town from being run by a criminal organization, to a free and safe place! What did yours do? Nothing. All he did was put money in his pocket! Face it Diamond Tiara, your dad is trash, while my dad is a hero to ponyville. So what does that make you? Nothing.”


Diamond said nothing as he heard every word Scootaloo said as it made the filly tremble in anger and in the verge of tears. Silver Spoon did what she could to comfort her friend as she has suffered enough from Scootaloo's rambling. But it wasn't enough when Diamond suddenly ran and raised a hoof towards the Pegasus!


Scootaloo didn't do anything as she stood there ready to take the hit.


As Diamond's hoof reached towards her target, it was stopped a few inches before it could connect. Scootaloo wasn't fazed by this as she just grinned as she knew why the punch stopped. Diamond tried to move her arm. She looked at it as saw another but familiar hoof on it. The filly slowly turned her head and Mrs. Cheerilee stopping the attack with her own hoof! And boy she didn't look happy at all!


“Diamond Tiara.”


*Gulp*


“You know the rules. No fighting on school grounds!”


“B-But Mrs. Cheerilee!”


“No buts Diamond! I saw what happened, but you were about to use violence and that's unacceptable!”


“But I-”


*Ding Dong* *Ding Dong*


The school bell rang, telling the children to go back inside. As they happened, Cheerilee released Diamond from her grasp and said.


“Your lucky Diamond Tiara, head inside and we can forget about this ever happening.”


Feeling embarrassed, Diamond agreed and went inside with Silver Spoon following her.


As Diamond Tiara left, Cheerilee said.


“Scootaloo, stay here for a minute. The rest of you head back inside and wait.”


“Yes Mrs. Cheerilee.” Said Dinky and the others as they walked inside the school.


As they left, it was just Scootaloo and Cheerilee alone. The school teacher spoke.


“Scootaloo -”


“*Sigh* What's my punishment?”


“I'm sorry?”


“I said what's my punishment? I mean, I acted so mean towards Diamond Tiara that I got carried away from what she said. How could I say such things to her? I didn't mean to, it's just that she was showing off how great she is and I came back with also showing off but the words I said are perhaps the truth. *Sigh* I wanted to fight her when she was about to throw the first punch, but then when I saw you and stopped it I just let things happen. Now with the things I said, Diamond really hates me now.”


Cheerilee didn't say anything as she listens to her student from her side of the story, it seemed she had it under control but violence almost happened if she hasn't been there. Luckily, no pony got hurt. Well, perhaps a little. Pride most likely. However...


“I'm proud of you Scootaloo.”


“Eh?”


“What you did was rather harsh, but didn't resolve the situation with violence. Most ponies your age would've fought back, but you, you are probably one of the few don't fight first and ask questions later. That's why I'm proud of you; your father would've felt the same.”


Scootaloo smiled from what Cheerilee said.


“Yeah, your right. Dad would be proud of me.”


“That's right, rather very mature for a pony at a young age.” replied Cheerilee.


“Well, dad didn't just train me by running and climbing you know?”


“I know because you weren't the only one who learned from him.”


Scootaloo smiled even more.


“Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Sorry about that Mrs. Cheerilee. Or should I say, sergeant?”


Cheerilee slightly laughed and said.


“That's quite alright novice, you are forgiven.”


“Ugh, I hate that rank.” said Scootaloo as she pouted.


“Well, you're young and still learning from the best. Just give it time; I'm sure your father will promote you. In a few years.”


“*Groan*”


“Alright, time to head inside. I have an announcement to make.”


With that, both ponies entered the school and took their respective seats.


As the students waited for their teacher while they chatted among each other, Cheerilee said.


“Alright my little ponies! Take your seats! I have an announcement to make.”


As every pony listen to Mrs.Cheerilee, the students sat in their desks and listened.


“Alright students, I have some good news! Who can tell me what is happening today?”


“Uh...we get A's on our test?” said a random student.


“No, anypony else?”


“Do we get a class pet this time?” said another student.


“Wrong again, last chance.”


Everypony tried to think what was happening today, but nothing came to their minds.


Cheerilee giggled and said.


“That's alright class; let me tell you what's happening. Today marks the celebration of the Summer Sun Celebration!”


All of the students raised an eyebrow, what is a Summer Sun Celebration?


“I know what you’re thinking. What is the Summer Sun Celebration? Well, this year is when Princess Celestia herself arrives here in Ponyville and raises the sun in person! It shows how great and powerful she is when controlling the sun, doesn't that sound like an amazing event?”


All of the students showed interest in the upcoming event, they have never seen the princess, nor have seen her raise the sun before.


Seeing this Cheerilee said.


“Looks like I have caught your attention. Trust me; this is a sight to see! I remember when I was your age, I saw the princess in person and she raised the sun. It was an amazing display of magic that only Celestia herself can control.”


“Whoa!” Said all of the students.


“I know right?” said Cheerilee. “And because of this event, today is a half day!  Meaning we leave school early!”


“Yay!!!!” Screamed the students.


“And that happens right...now!”


*Ding* *Dong* *Ding* *Dong*


“That’s it for today's class! Have a great and safe weekend! And I hope to see you at the Summer Sun Celebration!”


With that all of the students grabbed their belongings and left.


Waking out of the building, Scootaloo and her friend's were talking about what to do next.


“Well guys, we're out of school! So what do you want to do now?” Said Scootaloo.


“I got no plans so far, but I got to head home. Sorry guys. But I'll be at the celebration. Said Sweetie Bell.


“Yeah, Snips and I got to head home to be prepared for the celebration too.” Said Snails.


“Aw...I guess me and Dinky will see you guys later.” said Scootaloo as she waved her friends’ good bye 


With that, everypony left. Leaving the two fillies.


“Well, looks like it's just me and you Dinky.” Said Scootaloo.


“Yeah…”


“Is there room for one more?”


Scootaloo and Dinky turned and saw a familiar figure. It was Connor!


“Dad!” Said Scootaloo as she ran towards her father and hugged him. Connor returned the hug as he was happy to see his daughter. “It's good to see you!”


“Hahaha! It's good to see you too!” Connor replied happily. “As well as you Dinky.”


“Glad to see I'm not ignored.”


“Your family Dinky, I would never do such a thing.”


“I figured. So is it just you?”


“I brought a friend with me.” *Whistle*


*Howl*


A large creature suddenly ran towards the three ponies, running extremely fast! Seeing this, the children that were still in the area saw this and ran from the large monster and hid from it. Just what is that creature?!


As the creature came close to Connor and the others, it slid to a stop and waited in front of them. The three ponies did nothing as they looked at the creature, looking at it.


And then…


“LOBO!” Said Scootaloo as she hugged the large creature.


As the year passed, the once small wolf pup grew larger than anypony had thought! Lobo was taller than almost everypony and even looked intimidating! But in reality, he's a sweet wolf who cares for others and very friendly. However, get on his bad side, you'll be hunted with no mercy and you'll feel his wrath. And his jaws.


Being hugged by his owner, Lobo licked Scootaloo's face as he too missed her. The young filly laughed from the kisses she was receiving from the wolf. Dinky walked to the wolf and petted his head, as she too loved him.


“How was school for you two?” said Connor.


“It was fine, just boring as usual.” Said Scootaloo.


“You say that everyday.” said Dinky.


“Well it's true.”


“Yeah, but at least we learn something. Like that Summer Sun Celebration!”


“You learned about that?” asked Connor.


“Yup! I can't wait for it tonight! We finally get to see Princess Celestia!” Said Dinky happily.


“Meh, I'm just glad we got something to do.” Said Scootaloo.


“Like the mission I'm on now.” said Connor.


“Huh?” Said both fillies.


“No way! You got a mission?!” Said Scootaloo.


“That's right, from the mayor herself.”


“Oh man that's cool, I wish I could help!”


“It's not too late to join me in this mission, would you like to help?” as I Connor to his daughter. 


Scootaloo's jaw dropped, she had never been asked to join on a mission before. This could be it, if she accepts; she could get an early promotion! Or better yet, learn something new!


“Y-You bet I am! There's no way for me to turn that down!”


“Excellent! I'll fill you in on the details in a moment, we just need for Derpy to come over to pick up Dinky in three...two...one…”


*Crash*


A familiar Pegasus crashes into the ground, miraculously unharmed and said.


“Hey there everypony! I made it!” Said Derpy.


“Hi mommy!” Said Dinky as she ran to her mother and hugged her.


“Aw, good to see you my little muffin!” Said Derpy as she returned the hug.


“Perfect timing as usual Derpy, and your crashes are getting less messy.” Said Connor.


“Yup! I've been practicing! Just like Carrot Top told me to!”


“Yes, practice does make things perfect. Keep it up and you'll be better at it in no time.”


“And getting a muffin too!”


“*Chuckle* Even better. Well then, it's time we head off.”


“Then what are waiting for? Let's go!” Said Scootaloo as he hopped on Lobo's back, ready to go.


…


Ponyville, town square.


As Connor, Scootaloo, while still sitting on Lobo's back, walked through town, the people were saying hello to their commissioner in respect. As well as those dressed in robes for they saluted their leader. Connor and Scootaloo waved back to the people, to show they too cared to them.




As they continued to walk, the young filly spoke.


“So, what kind of mission are we in? Assassination? Beat down? Oh! Stalking?”


“None of those thankfully, you're still too young for those kinds of missions.” replied Connor.


“*Groan* Then what mission is this?”


“Bodyguard.”


“Eh?”


“Here's the information.” said Connor as he pulled out a file from his robes and gave it to Scootaloo.


As his daughter took the file, she began to read its contents.


“Let's see here, *Mumble* *Mumble* Twilight Sparkle? Student of Celestia?! Who the heck is this pony?!”


“I don't know,” replied Connor. “Even our Intel couldn’t acquire more information on her. But I have a feeling we will know more about this Twilight Sparkle when we meet her.”


“Good.”


As both Pegasus, and wolf, continued to walk, all three saw a chariot flown by two royal guards landing in the middle of the street. From the chariot, was a unicorn and what appears to be…a dragon? A small one at that.


With the file still on her hoof, Scootaloo double checked to look at the unicorn and the picture.


“Light purple coat. Check. Dark purple hair with dark pink stripe. Check. Six star cutie mark with a large star on the center. Check. Everything checks out, this is our mare.”


“Excellent observation and use of the file, you are learning well.” said Connor with a proud tone.


“Well, I do learn from the best. Plus this is a mission, I gotta be serious!” said Scootaloo seriously.


“Perhaps you should tone it down; we don't want to make this mare feel uncomfortable. I'll let you know when to be serious. And, please behave yourself.”


“*Sigh* Yes dad.”


“You too Lobo.”


*Growl*


…


Twilight Sparkle just couldn't believe it, how could the princess just ignore her about an oncoming danger to equestria by sending her to a place like this?! Would she do that? Oh, right, the Summer Sun Celebration preparations. Well then, it looks like she has no choice but to prepare for the danger all by herself. Even if she has defeat Nightmare-


“Twilight!”


“Huh?”


“Didn't you hear me?”


“Oh, sorry Spike. I've been thinking on how to prepare for Nightmare Moon's return, if I don't take action then all we know is doomed!”


The baby dragon stool his head.


“*Sigh* You worry too much, like everypony says it's just a made up story. The princess is right; you really need to stop read old dusty books.”


“*Groan* Spike!”


“Sorry but its true! Anyway, I said they maybe talking to the ponies in Ponyville might have interesting things to talk about. Come on Twilight, just try. Here comes one now!” Said Spike as he pointed a pink mare walking towards them.


As the pink mare stopped in front of them, Twilight spoke.


“Uh, hello?”


“Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasp!!!!!!!!!”


*Zoom*


Both dragon and unicorn looked at the pink mare that had just runway, or rather, zoomed away.


“Well, that was interesting all right.” Said Twilight.


“That was Pinkie Pie Just being Pinkie Pie.”


Twilight and Spike turned around and saw two ponies dressed in robes, one tall, and the other small while riding on a large wolf. Feeling cautious about them, Twilight spoke.


“Really? So this happens all the time?”


“Only when she meets new people.”


“I see, well then thank you for the information but I'm afraid we must get going.” said Twilight as she started to walk away.


“But Twilight! We're supposed to wait for our guide!” Said Spike before Twilight went further.


“Guide?” replied the unicorn as she stopped.


“That's right! I told you about it on our way here!”


Twilight face hoofed as she cursed herself for not paying attention. She walked back to Spike and said.


“Sorry Spike, I wasn't paying attention. So where is our guide?”


“It says here on the letter to wait for them on this location.”


“Does it say whose name is helping us?”


“Let's see here…*Gasp*” said Spike as he looked at the letter in shock.


“What is it Spike?” said Twilight in a worry tone.


“Our g-guide is...is…”


“Who?!”


“Connor Kenway!”


“Eh?”


“Connor Kenway! Leader of the brotherhood here in ponyville!” Said Spike excitedly.


“Connor Kenway? Brotherhood? Sounds like something out of a game you play on that box you play. What is called? Ponystaion?” said Twilight.


“*Groan* It's not a Ponystaion! It's called an Xpone One! But yeah, it does sound like it come from a game. But it's not, he's real! everypony has heard of him!”


“Then why haven't I heard of this Connor Kenway?”


“Because you spend all day with your face in a book.”


Twilight Blushed from Spikes fact, she did bury her head in books. Well, not literally.


“Right...anyway, what's so special about him?”


As Spike spoke about his hero's achievements, the robe ponies had different reactions to what they were seeing. The tall one just facehoof as they couldn't believe who they were protecting. The small one just yawned as well as the wolf.


Finishing up his story Twilight said.


“Wow THAT is quite the achievements. Now I know why you look up to him.”


“Of course! I mean, he's the most awesome pony who saved an entire town and created a police force! Oh man if I were able to meet him, all the ponies back in canterlot wouldn't believe me!” Said Spike.


“Well, I'm glad you found somepony to look up to. But I disagree with some certain things you told me.”


“Huh? Like what?”


“Killing all those ponies who would have surrendered if he had the chance to talk it out. They would still be here if they were spared.”


“You rather let those criminals live and ruin more lives if they were spared?”


Twilight looked at the hooded pony whose spoke about their conversation. The unicorn gave them an angry look and said.


“Yes, I would. Not everything can be solved through violence! If I have learned anything from my lessons, it is to create friendship to avoid conflict.”


“*Scoff* Such a foolish lesson you ask me. Whatever you've been learning is pathetic, your mentor is a fool.”


Twilight was furious, how dare this stallion say Celestia is a fool!


“HOW DARE YOU! PRINCESS CELESTIA IS FAR MORE WISE THAN YOU COMBINED! JUST WHO DO THINK YOU ARE SAYING SUCH THINGS?!”


“Connor Kenway.”


“Eh?” said Twilight as she was surprised what he said. “What did you just say?”


“My name is Connor Kenway, I am your guide.” said Connor as he pushed up his hoodie revealing his face.


…


…


…


“WHAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!”


Twilight was shocked, there's no way this rude stallion happens to be Connor Kenway! As for Spike, he couldn't believe that this stallion is his hero!


Still in shock, Connor spoke.


“It is good to see you too Twilight Sparkle, I am your guide to take you to your destinations to see the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration. Are you ready to go?”


“I uh...uh…” said Twilight as she couldn't speak a work.


“You bet I am Mr. Kenway! I'm Spike! Spike The Dragon! And I'm ready to help you anyway can!” Said the small dragon as he saluted to his hero.


“Ha! Looks like you have a fan dad.” Said the small hooded pony.


Hearing this shocked the small dragon.


“Dad?”


“Yup! Names Scootaloo Kenway, nice to meet you Spike. And this here is Lobo, say hi boy.” said Scootaloo as she push up her hoodie revealing her face.


*Growl*


“Scootaloo Kenway? I didn't know you had a kid Mr.Connor.”


“That's quite alright Spike, I don't mention my family to the public too much. I rather keep things quiet to protect them.”


“Oh sure, I understand. Sorry I asked.” said Spike.


“Nah, that's alright Spike. You didn't know.” Said Scootaloo.


“Seeing we'll get along just fine, I believe it's time to head out.” said Connor.


“You got it Mr. Connor! Let me just get Twilight back to reality.” replied Spike as he walked back to Twilight.


As he left, Connor said.


“I have a feeling Twilight might not take a liking to me for I have insulted the princess to her.”


“Well, that was quite mean of you dad. Bad mouthing the princess, saying she is a fool, that'll get you into big trouble if word gets out.” said Scootaloo.


“*Groan* Don't remind me, I have enough problems as it is. At least Spike is more friendly and cooperate than her, perhaps as we travel together during the mission, the tension between us should lighten.” replied Connor.


“Let's hope so, if not, we could make her death look like an accident.” said Scootaloo as she placed the idea to her father.


Connor face hoofed as his daughter's idea somehow became tempting. VERY tempting. For now he had a mission to start, the Assassin hoped things would go smoothly.


…


As Connor, Twilight, Scootaloo, and Spike, traveled together to see the preparations for the celebration, everything checked out perfectly! It looks like things are in order and the event was going to be great! However, meeting those who are in charge the responsibilities were...interesting. 

The group first met Applejack, who's in charge of the food, became a bit much for Twilight to handle as the farmer invited them for lunch, as well as introducing her family that turned out to be a large one. Connor, Scootaloo, and Spike agreed to stay, but Twilight refused. But when seeing a sad young filly, it made the unicorn stay for lunch, much to Applejack and her family's delight for her to change her mind.

After lunch with the Apple family, Connor, Scootaloo, and Spike spoke amongst how delicious the food was for them. As for Twilight, she groans in pain as her stomach was full from the food she ate. The group then encountered Rainbow Dash, who's in charge of the weather, flew right into the unicorn and crashed on a puddle of mud. The Pegasus apologized for the mess she caused and decided to help by cleaning Twilight up with a rain cloud, but made it slightly worse now that the rain made her wet. To make things even worse, Rainbow Dash then flew around Twilight and blew off the water from her body. Only to ruin her hair and tail into a big mess, this made Rainbow, Scootaloo, and Spike laugh while Connor tried to hide his amusement at the sight.

After convincing Rainbow to clear the sky, in ten seconds flat, the group then met Rarity, who's in charge of the decorations inside the town hall building. As they introduced themselves, the white unicorn seen what happened to Twilight and rushed her to Rarity’s shop and attempted to clean her up. Least to say Twilight didn't enjoy it one bit at all, as she and the others ran from the shop and continued to see the final preparation. 

As they entered the park they would find the pony in charge of the music as it said on the list where to find them, walking further they heard birds singing and leading those birds was Fluttershy herself. Introducing them, the yellow Pegasus jumped in fear and couldn't talk, for a while at least until Connor calmed her down and said that he and the others were checking the preparations for tonight's celebration. Fluttershy said that the music is coming along great and they should be ready tonight. Thanking her, Connor and the others left, until Fluttershy saw Spike and went excited on the little dragon as she asked questions about his life and how is it like being a dragon. This went on as she followed the group to a tree that appeared to be a house and a library. As they opened the door, a familiar scene Connor and Scootaloo recognized. Pinkie Pie threw a party for Twilight. The poor unicorn didn't want to be part of the party as she went up stairs to be alone as the rest enjoyed themselves.


And that's where our story continues.


As everypony enjoyed the party, Connor and the others were discussing their thoughts about Twilight.


“What do ya think about that Twilight gal? She sure doesn't like mingle.” said Applejack.


“Don't know, but all I know is she's a total egghead if she doesn't want hangout.” Said Rainbow Dash.


“To be honest that mare looks as if she's been avoiding others most of her life, she needs to break away that shell of hers.” Said Rarity.


“Oh dear, that sounds terrible! If only we could help her out.” Said Fluttershy.


“This sounds like a job for the police!” Said Pinkie Pie.


“Hmm?” replied Connor as he ate a cupcake.


“Hey, that's great idea! I'll come with you Mr. Connor! You'll need my help if you want to get Twilight to join us.” Said Spike.


“Better hurry Spike! It looks like we're about to play pin the tail on the pony!” Said Scootaloo.


“Oh Boy! Don't start without me! Come on Connor!” Said Spike as he ran up stairs.


Connor slightly groans as he followed the dragon for he had to leave behind beautifully looking delicious cupcakes. Ah well, at least there will be plenty at the celebration.


As both dragon and Pegasus walked up the stairs, and knocked at Twilight door, Spike said.


“Twilight! It's me and Connor! Can we come in?”


“*Sigh* Fine.”


Opening the door, Connor and Spike entered the room and said.


“Hey Twilight! Come on, we've just started pin the tale in the pony! And Rarity is the champion, wanna play?”


“NO! All these ponies in this town are crazy! Do you know what time it is Spike?!”


“Of course I do, it's the eve of the summer sun celebration! Everypony has to stay up late, or they'll miss the princess raise the sun! Come on Twilight, you really need to lighten, it's a party.” 


“*Scoff* Not when there's a threat coming.” Mumbled Twilight.


This did not go unheard as Connor heard what Twilight said; he had to know what this upcoming ‘threat’ is.


“Spike how about you head downstairs and play with the others, I'll try to convince Twilight to join us.” Said Connor.


Without another word and eager to play, Spike ran downstairs as Connor and Twilight were left alone in the room. Leaving the unicorn mare curious how Connor would convince her to join the others.


“So, how are you gonna convince me to join the party? Because whatever you say is not going to change my mind.” said Twilight.


“I'm not going to convince you return to the party.” replied Connor as Twilight was surprised what the Pegasus said.


“Huh?! Y-You're not going to give me a lecture on why I should go back?”


“No, that is you're choice. But what I want is for you to tell me about this threat you whispered earlier.”


“Y-You heard that?!” Said Twilight as she was even more surprised on how Connor heard what she said at a very low voice.


“Yes. Now tell me about this threat, I need to know who or what is about to happen.”


“Why should I tell you? You're just a police commissioner; this type of threat doesn't concern you.”


“It does to me!” Yelled Connor as he was starting to lose his patience but quickly calmed down. “Please, I have a family to protect. I've worked hard to have what I have now, and I can't afford to lose it all. Tell me what going to happen, and perhaps I can help.”


Twilight listen to what Connor said, he was begging to help her to protect his family! What choice does she have? Time is running out and there's no other way to prepare at this time. If she could have his cooperation, perhaps there's a chance to at least minimize the damage for ‘her’ return even if it's imminent.


Twilight made her made her decision.


“Alright, I'll tell you. Have you heard of the tale about ‘the mare in the moon’?”


…


Ponyville, Town Hall, later that night.


Inside the Town Hall building, almost all of ponyville's citizens were gathered to see the most important figure to arrive, Princess Celestia herself. Everypony is so eager to meet her in person that they decided to talk to each other to pass time, not only that the building is also guarded, heavily guarded by the brotherhood.


Ever since Connor listens to Twilight’s story about Nightmare Moon's return, he called every available assassin to the celebration to stop or at least protect everypony from her. The brotherhood couldn't believe what their master was saying; even the mayor was informed about the incoming threat! Could the story/legends be true about Nightmare Moon? Are they well equipped enough to stop her? They will soon find out as the event continued as scheduled, and went on as if things were normal.


Searching the area for suspicious activity, Connor called the others in the radio.


“This is Connor Kenway, any activity to report?”


“Negative. No trouble here.”


“Same as here, no Nightmare Moon yet.”


“No Activity so far boss.”


“Understood,” replied Connor. “Continue to search the area.”


“Roger!”


“Mayor Mare, everything alright?”


“Yes, everything is fine here. Just nervous that's all.” Replied Marey as she answered her radio 


“Just act as of nothing's going to happen Mrs. Mayor.”


“*Scoff* Easy for you to say! We've just found out that an old pony tale might turn out to be true and we have no proper equipment to deal with this situation!”


“That may be true, but at least we can try to contain this Nightmare Moon until the Royal Guard appears!”


“The Royal Guard?! Sorry Boss but permission to speak freely?” said one of the Assassins from the radio.


Connor knew this was going to happen; the Brotherhood and the Royal Guard have a history between each other. Mostly because almost half of the Assassin's we're formerly Royal Guards and hated them for reasons that were their own.


To make this situation slightly better, and to let his Assassin feel better, Connor agreed to let them to speak.


“*Sigh* Permission granted.”


“This is such bullshit! Why the hell are we letting those scumbags come over here in our turf?! They're nothing but trouble!”


“Yeah! Not to mention they are crooked guards too! They can be bribed, but not us!”


“Not only that, they aren't special like us!”


“Bulk Biceps, Thunderlane, Lyra, enough!”


Hearing their leader shout silenced them, it was rare for him to lose his attitude.


“I understand your hate against the Royal Guard, but they are the only ones who are equipped enough to help us! Please, for the sake of our families, our home, at least try to cooperate.”


“Yes master…” said all three assassins. As well as the others who listen on the conversation.


With that, everypony continued their search and patrols.


Connor walked around as he too searches for suspicious activities. Again, nothing. Was all this for nothing? Or was it just paranoia? Feeling impatient, the master assassin searched for Twilight and found her among the crowd. He walked towards her as she saw him and said.


“Connor, good to see you. Any sight of Nightmare Moon?”


“I'm Afraid we haven’t; my officers are still searching, but are upset about the Royal Guard coming to our aid even though some are here.”


“Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you and the guards have a history together.”


“Something like that.”


Suddenly.


*Buzz*


“Mr. Kenway, it's time.”


“Understood Mrs. Mayor. I'll be there in a moment.” replied Connor on his radio. “I'm sorry Twilight, I have to go. I must protect the Mayor in case of an attack as she gives her speech.”


“I understand, just be careful.”


With that Connor left, leaving Twilight to her own search and staying with the crowd.


As everything was in place Mayor Mare, accompanied by Connor, stood on stage and gave her speech.


“Fillies as Gentlecolts, As Mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the summer sun celebration!”


“Woohoo! Yeah!” shouted Everypony as they celebrated while the Mayor continued.


“In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sunrise and celebrate this, the longest day of the year! Now, it is my great honor to introduce to you the ruler of our land, the very pony who gives us the sun and the moon each and everyday, the good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of equestria, Princess Celestia!”


As the curtains open to reveal the princess, it was empty! Causing the ponies to worry.


To bring order to the building, the Mayor said.


“Remain calm everypony. There must be a reasonable explanation. Mr. Kenway, please search the building.”


“Yes Mrs. Mayor.” said Connor as he began to order his assassins to search for the princess.


Until.


“CONTACT! I REPEAT! CONTACT ON THE STAGE!”


“What?!”


A dark blue mist appeared from nowhere, and it gave the form of a large black coat mare with dark blue armor, and its coat and tail were the same as the mist first appeared! Shockingly, it had both wings and horn!


Just who is this mysterious pony?!


“Oh my beloved subjects.” Said the mysterious pony. “It's been so long since I've seen your little sun-loving faces.”


“What did you do to our princess?” said Rainbow Dash as she flew towards the large pony. But was stopped by Applejack as she held her back as she pulled her tail.


The mysterious pony laughed.


“Heehee HaHa! Why? Am I not royal enough for you? Don't you know who I am?”


No pony spoke as the shivered in fear, or in shock.


“Does my crown no longer count now that I have been imprisoned for 1,000 years? Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?”


“I did!”


Everypony turned to see Twilight apart from the crowd as she continued to speak. 


“And I know who you are! You're the mare in the moon, Nightmare Moon!”


Everypony gasped as what Twilight said. So it was true after all this time, Nightmare Moon is real!


“Well, well, well. Somepony who remembers me. Then you also know why I'm here?”


“You're here to...to…” Twilight couldn't speak from Nightmare Moons’ stare she was truly terrifying in person!


Nightmare Moon laughed one more.


“HeeHee HaHa! Remember this day, my little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night will last forever!”


With that last sentence, Nightmare Moon laughed as it brought more fear into Ponyville's citizens.


But not all of them.


“Seize her! Only she knows where the princess is!” ordered Mayor Mare.


Acting quickly, a few royal guards that attained the celebration flew towards Nightmare Moon and attacked!


Seeing this Nightmare Moon fought back.


“Stand back you fools!”


Nightmare Moon used her magic on the guards and knocked them down with ease.


Seeing this made Marey disappointed.


“Well that didn't go as I expected, not that I really expected from the royal guard to capture her. Ah well, at least we the backup. Mr. Kenway!”


“Understood! ALL BROTHERHOOD OFFICERS! THIS IS COMMISSIONER CONNOR KENWAY! ENGAGE! I REPEAT! ENGAGE NIGHTMARE MOON!


Receiving their orders, the entire Assassin's appeared from the crowd, and the ledges, pulled out their weapons and pointed at Nightmare Moon.


“What's this? Reinforcements? Such an odd one at that. No matter! Who ever get’s in my way shall be dealt with!”


Nightmare Moon's horn glowed, and on the ground floor a flash appeared. From it revealed several armored ponies that looked similar to the royal guard expect their armor and coats were the same as Nightmare Moon.


Seeing this surprised the assassins, but they held their ground as they prepared themselves for a fight.


As the Brotherhood fought the false Royal Guards, Connor flew towards Nightmare Moon and attacked her with his sword. Quickly, the large mare used her magic to summon her own sword and blocked the attack.


“How dare you attack your new ruler!” Yelled Nightmare Moon.


“You're no ruler! You're just a tyrant who thinks she is a ruler! Better yet, you're a false ruler!”


Connor's words angered Nightmare Moon. How dare this stallion speak to her like that! Those who speak rudely to her shall be executed! Starting with him!


With an angry roar, Nightmare Moon pushed Connor away with her sword and began slashing at the Stallion furiously.


Connor managed to block the attacks much as he could as but he knew he couldn't keep up much longer, as Nightmare Moon kept attacking, the stallion Parried one of the attacks, making the large mare lose her balance.


Quickly, Connor dashed towards Nightmare Moon, unsheathes his hidden blade, jumped towards the mare and thrust it towards her neck. But then his whole body froze in mid air. He couldn't move at all as a blue magic aura covered him all around!


Connor was levitated to Nightmare Moon's as she said.


“Ha! You little fool! Did you think you could easily slay me just like that? Hmph, What a joke! Did you not notice of my features? The horn? The wings? My height?”


Connor took notice of what Nightmare Moon said, he looked and as saw her features she mention. As he looked he couldn't believe it!


“Y-You're an Alicorn?!”


“That's right. I must admit, you are quite skilled for a pony such as yourself. Not many ponies can keep up with my talents and survive, especially knocking me off balance with a regular parry.”


Connor struggled to free himself from Nightmare Moon's magical hold, but he couldn't as the large mare’s magic too strong to break free.


“D-Damn you!”


“Hahaha! Oh you are quite the Stallion I'll give you that. Perhaps I-”


*Bang*


“ARRGH!!!!”


Nightmare Moon screamed in pain as she grasped her shoulder. This caused her to lose her magical grip on Connor as he fell on the ground. Nightmare Moon looked at her wound and saw blood pouring out as it already started to heal thanks to her magic.
She furiously looked around and saw her shooter, a small pony who wore the same outfit as Connor holding a flintlock, smoke coming from the barrel, pointing at her.


“D-Don't hurt my dad you monster!”


“How dare you!” Shouted Nightmare Moon as her horn glowed towards the small filly.


“SCOOTALOO! NOOO!!!”


Connor quickly unsheathes his hidden blade and stabbed one of Nightmare Moon legs.


“ARRRRGH!!!! YOU BASTARD!!!”


Nightmare Moon kicked Connor away from her as she clenched her wound. This battle was starting to get hectic; she had no choice but to flee if she wants to take over equestria tonight.


Nightmare Moon quickly transformed into mist and escaped the building.


As she left, the false Royal Guards also disappeared, leaving the Brotherhood relieved as the battle was over.


Slowly standing, Connor looked around and saw Nightmare Moon gone. He looked around the building and saw the damage she caused, it was a mess. The decorations fell apart, tables destroyed; the sight looked like a tornado came through. But it was over.


For now.


“DAD!”


Scootaloo ran towards her father with tears in her eyes and hugged him tightly as she didn't want to let go. Connor returned the hug, as he said.


“Scootaloo, thank you.”


“Dad I...when Nightmare Moon held you I wanted to help. Carrot Top told me to stay with her but I just couldn’t! So I ran and found the gun on the ground and shot it. It happened so fast I-”


“What you did was reckless and very dangerous!” Connor interrupted and looked at her with a serious look. “You could've gotten yourself hurt or worse! You have no idea what Nightmare Moon almost did to you if I didn't intervene!”


Scootaloo looked down in sadness as knew her father was right. What she did was very dangerous compared to the actions she does with her friends to earn their cutie marks. But then Connor placed his hoof on her head and said.


“But I'm glad you did that, I was helpless when Nightmare Moon held me in the air.”


“R-Really?” said Scootaloo as she felt relieved that her father didn't punish her. “Does that mean I'm not in trouble?”


“No. You grounded for a week from your training privileges.”


“Fair enough.”


“Mentor!”


Connor turned and saw Lyra, Bulk Biceps, Thunderlane, and other of his assassin's running towards him.


“Mentor! Are you alright?!”


“I'm fine, just a bruise here and there. More importantly, what about the civilians? Any casualties?”


“Negative, no civilians casualties, thank Celestia.”


“Indeed.” said Connor. “More importantly, we need to track down Nightmare Moon!”


“But sir, how?”


“I think I do!”


Everypony tired and saw Rainbow Dash flying towards them and said.


“As you guys were fighting, really awesome by the way, as I saw Nightmare Moon escape, I followed her I lost sight of her. But what caught my eye was I saw Twilight leaving the building, I think she might know something!”


“You might be right, she did warm me about Nightmare Moon's return and we tried to prepare for it.” replied Connor.


“Then what are waiting for? Let's go!” Said Rainbow Dash.


“Right! Lyra, Bulk Biceps, Thunderlane, the three of you are in charge until I return.”


“Yes sir!” Said Lyra and Thunderlane.


“But boss, what about the Royal Guard if they show up?” said Bulk Biceps.


Connor smirked.


“Tell them how they failed as we, the brotherhood, managed to keep the civilians safe and fought back against Nightmare Moon.”


Hearing that made the Assassin's smile as they all knew they would enjoy rubbing their faces about their accomplishment.
“What about me dad?” Said Scootaloo.


“You stay with Carrot Top and the others, this is too dangerous for you to involve. And as is said earlier you're grounded. Also, tell her I'm going to be late. It's going to be a long night.”


To be continued...