The apple was bothering him. It lay there, in his hoof. Tempting him to peer into pure knowledge and power. Then it spoke. “Ezio, you seek the answers as to why your life turned out like this, and yet you do not use the machine.” Ezio knew that voice, he sat up and said “Why bother me now, Minerva? I do not use it because I know of the dangers that lie within.”
“You have committed many mistakes, do you not regret them?”
“Some mistakes lead to a better future.”
“Yes, but you were a fool to show that apple to the unicorn.”
Ezio flinched at Minerva's last statement. “I know it was a foolish move on my part. But fear had gripped my mind, I had to find someone I could trust and she seemed trustworthy.” he said. The assassins were trained to adapt to their surroundings, also to be cautious of those around them. He had forgotten to be vigilant.
“Ezio. Even as I speak, this world's three most powerful beings are detecting the presence of the apple. I wish I could give you another chance. But like you said, 'I leave you in the hands of Fate'. You must leave, and try not to use the apple. Should the time come, only do so.”
He was left alone, in the darkness. Packing his belongings and dressing up, he climbed out of the window. He walked away from the village. Turning back one last time, facing the village, he muttered one word, “Goodbye...” he turned and walked towards the forest.
***
Celestia had felt the power of the foreign object, so did her sister. It drove her mind to the edge of madness. She could feel the temptation to track it down, and take it for herself. Unlimited power over all. She wasn't the only one thinking about it.
“Imagine Luna, power beyond even our understanding.” ever since her return, Luna had been hearing remnants of Nightmare Moon's voice in her head. Tempting her to do what Luna would never do. Among all, this was the worst. The object's power was slowly driving her to the edge of insanity, “Yes...just give in...” the voice said.
Cracks were slowly forming around the statue. It was a strange looking creature, a mix of many different animals. It represented chaos and disorder. Despite being contained by the Elements of Harmony, the containment was still no match to the power of the object. An object that was in the bag of a lone stallion, wandering aimlessly around the woods.
***
He was tired, after walking aimlessly for who knows how long, Ezio sat down and leaned on the trunk of a tree. He reflected on what had happened during the past two days. His actions without thinking of the consequences. It had dragged him into this mess. He looked at the bag, and pulled out the Apple of Eden.
“Try not to use the apple. Should the time come only do so.”
He heard a sound to his right. Quickly, he put the apple back in his bag. He listened once more, it sounded like footsteps on the soft grass, occasionally snapping twigs that had fallen on the ground. Taking his bag, he retreated to the shadows. Listening. Observing. The predatory senses of the assassin kicked in. He readied his hidden blade. Then he heard the voices, “Sheesh, it's not like any ponies will be out in the forest at night!” a second voice answered, “I don't care! Chief told us to go here, and I need that pay!”
The strangers reached the spot where Ezio was awhile ago. They were dog-like creatures, they stood on two legs, and ridiculously long and muscular arms. They had rusty daggers for weapons. One of them sniffed the air. “Somepony has been here recently.” his companion looked around, and readied his weapon. “He's still here isn't he?” he asked. The other dog nodded, “He's watching us. If we find him, we take his stuff and kill him.”
Ezio decided his hidden blade would not be useful for now. He needed to take them out silently, from the darkness, the crossbow would come in handy. He readied the weapon, and silently and nimbly climbed tree. He aimed. The bolt hit one of the dogs on the leg. Howling in pain it went down, squirming on the ground. Leaving only one of the dogs. Terrified the other dog started threatening him.
“I'll find you pony! You hear me?!” he sniffed the air once more, and found Ezio's scent on top of the tree. As the dog approached, the assassin leaped to another tree. The dog climbed the tree, readying his dagger. “Wha-? Where are you?” he found nothing on top of the tree. He jumped onto the ground. A mistake on his part. Out of the darkness, Ezio leaped at the dog, knocking the dagger out of the dog's hand. The blade shot out of his wrist, “Requiescat in pace..” he whispered.
The second dog was still on the ground, growling in pain. He was approached by the assassin, “No! Please don't kill me!” he pleaded. “I won't, I will just leave you here, in the darkness. Pray that you don't encounter any predators while you lie there helplessly.” Ezio replied. The dog watched the assassin walk away. Disappearing into the darkness. Leaving him there, helpless.
The sun was rising, Ezio had arrived at the edge of the forest. Looking into the distance, all he could see was an endless sea of grass, a few tress dotted the landscape. There was nothing else to do but move. All of his options were limited now. There was no escaping his fate. He sat down and ate for awhile. His journey through the forest had made him hungry. He noticed his food was running out.
“Cazzo (fuck)..”
He had to find a place to stay for awhile, standing up, he continued walking into the endless expanse of grass and trees.