“No man can kill me!”
“Then I leave you in the hands of Fate!”
Ezio watched Cesare fall off the wall, into the rocky ground, hundreds of feet below. The scenes shifted, each showing the events of his life. His first leap of faith. Then to the deaths of his father and brothers, to his killing of Uberto Alberti for vengeance. But it always goes back, to Cesare's death.
Sitting up on the bed, Ezio rubbed his eyes, expecting to be back in Rome, and that it was all just a dream. Unfortunately, he was still in Ponyville. Checking to make sure his belongings were still with him, especially the Apple of Eden. Everything was were it was, relieved, the assassin relaxed.
Dressing up in his assassin robes, Ezio left his room. In the library he saw a small purple and green creature beside Twilight. “Oh, hey, Ezio. Meet Spike, my dragon assistant.” Twilight said. “A dragon, I have never seen dragons before. Is it safe to say that he is a baby dragon? He looks quite small.” the assassin said, Twilight nodded, “Yep, he is a baby dragon.”
“I will try to get to know more about your culture. I trust you will not touch any of my belongings while I'm gone?” Ezio said. Twilight nodded, “Of course.”
the assassin left, taking only his hidden blade for self defense should the need arise. When he left, Twilight approached the door to his room. “Twilight, what are you doing?” Spike asked, “It holds so much knowledge...” the unicorn murmured, “Uh... Twilight?” snapping out of her trance, the unicorn looked at Spike, “Yes Spike?” she asked.
“Well...you promised Ezio that you wouldn't touch his belongings.” he said. He noticed Twilight wasn't listening and there was a look in her eyes, like hunger for something, and guilt. She did the unexpected, she bucked down the door. Knowing what she was about to do, Spike lunged at her, “Twilight no! You said the apple holds a lot of power, and it takes time to truly control it!” he shouted, but Twilight was not in her right mind anymore.
“Just a peek at the apple...just a teeny, tiny peek.”
This was gonna be a long day.
The town was beautiful, Ezio walked around the village, oblivious to the chaos happening back at the library. He sat on a bench and observed the behavior of some ponies. Their behavior was similar to the humans. Their civilization was similar to that of Rome, except that they were ruled by two sisters. Ezio's people was ruled by the Pope. He noted that they did not have any religion of some kind. The ponies were friendly, only a few humiliated others just for the fun of it.
He noticed some fillies were teasing others, calling them “blank-flanks”. Ezio noted that he would have to ask Twilight what a “blank-flank” was later. He decided he would have to return to the library, sooner or later.
On his walk to the library, he met a few ponies here and there. It seemed like nothing was wrong. This was the peace he had so long sought for. The luxury of feeling at peace was intoxicating. He never wanted to go back to Rome, and just stay here, in Ponyville. But he also remembered that he still had his sister and mother to take care of, and an order to lead. He would have to go back soon.
“Twilight, snap out of it!” Spike struggled as he tried to restrain the rampaging unicorn. “Just a little peek, please!!!” she rambled, “No! When Ezio comes back, he will be mad!” the dragon said. “A little peek never hurt somepony!” Twilight shouted. “Well, this one will!” Spike shouted back.
Bucking the dragon off of her, Twilight approached Ezio's bag, she had a maniacal look on her face. “Finally... the apple! Endless knowledge! And most important of all...power!” she felt herself being pulled away from the bag, “No! Let me have it!” she turned around and saw that Spike had wrapped a rope around her. Luckily, she was not so strong. Moments later, she was tied up to a chair, struggling. “Now look at the mess you made!” Spike said, “Let me go!” Twilight shouted.
Spike shook his head, “Not until Ezio comes back. He will know what to do with you.” he said. He looked at the bag, he did not touch it. But he felt the power emitting from the apple. Tempting him to take it, use its power to become the most powerful being. He started to sweat, trying to resist it. He had promised not to touch any of Ezio's belongings also.
After a few minutes of resisting, Spike was standing on a puddle of sweat. Then Ezio entered, “Thank goodness you're here! I need help with Twilight.” the dragon said, “What happened here?” the assassin asked, “Twilight got a bit nuts.” Spike replied, pointing at the struggling unicorn. “Must use it, power, knowledge..” she murmured, her eyes wide like a maniac.
The assassin walked up to her, and knocked her out cold. “Hey! Why did you do that?” Spike asked, the assassin looked back at him, “She will get to her senses soon enough. For now, you and I have some fixing to do.” Ezio said. Nodding, the dragon replied, “Alright, I'll go get some help. Better hide that thing if I were you.”
“Good idea.” Ezio said. He put the bag away, underneath his bed, and carried Twilight back to her room.
Spike came back with an orange mare, she introduced herself, Applejack. Ezio in turn, introduced himself. “Where's Twilight?” Applejack asked, Spike was about to say something when Ezio interrupted him, “She said she was going to take a nap.” he said casually. The repairs were done, surprisingly, Applejack did not question how the damage was done, she had always thought it was another of Twilight's spells backfiring.
Minutes passed and the repairs were finished and Ezio thanked Applejack for the help. “No problem,” she said “always ready to help a friend.” she left, leaving Spike and Ezio sitting there, exhausted. “How did that apple get into your hooves Ezio?” the baby dragon asked.
“You would not believe me even if I told you.” Ezio replied. “Come on, tell me.” Spike urged.
“It all started off when I was just a young man...”