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// Chapter 5 
// Story: Messing with The Apple of Eden 
// by RedundantRedundancy 
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	Ezio walked towards the train station. His job here was done, but the journey was far from over. Upon arriving at the train station, he found the stallion he had encountered before, waiting for him. “Hello, I never got to properly introduce myself, I am Blazing Fire. I wanted to thank you for everything you have done for this city. I know you are the one who killed those gangsters.”

“You are very welcome, Blazing Fire. But what truly brings you here?”

“I want to fight with you...”

Ezio was surprised at his statement. “I'm sorry, but I cannot allow that. You will be in the most dangerous of situations.” the assassin said. Still the stallion insisted, “You have shown me that I should not be afraid to bring order and peace. Even if we have to get into violence,” Blazing Fire said, “and this is for my wife. I would do anything for her. Even if it means dying for justice.”

“I guess I cannot persuade you from joining me...very well. You may come along, I can teach you the way of the assassins.”

They went to the tailor and created Blazing Fire's garb and hood. Next, they went to the blacksmith and ordered weapons, and the famous hidden blade of the assassins. Once Blazing Fire was prepared, Ezio taught him the ways of the assassin. Surprisingly, the stallion learned quickly and was able to climb buildings, defend himself and blend in with the crowd.

“You are ready for the journey then” Ezio said.

On the trip towards Trottingham, Ezio told Blazing Fire the history of the Assassin Order.

“Our order was reborn under the leadership of the great Altair Ibn La-Ahad. He restored peace within the Brotherhood, despite the hardships and trials of his life. Our tenets were renewed. The Brotherhood was once again reunited under his leadership.”

“Our three tenets are: 1. Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent. 2. Hide in plain sight and 3. Never compromise the Brotherhood.”


“Nothing is true. Everything is permitted.”

The next days in Trottingham were spent training training the earth pony how to assassinate a target and disappear within the crowds. Ezio observed each skill that Blazing Fire improved. His sword fighting was almost flawless. His climbing and jumping skills were exceptional. It reminded Ezio of some of his students back in Rome. However, the only problem with Blazing Fire was his aim with the crossbow.

“Shooting is not really my skill, Ezio.”

“Yes, I know Blazing Fire, yet it might save your life in the future.”

Blazing Fire and his mentor were walking in the city's marketplace, discussing his problem with the crossbow. “We have to spend a few more days training you to improve your aim.” Ezio finally decided. “Alright.” was his apprentice's reply. They continued to walk around. Then they saw them. A group of thieves and bandits had surrounded a small group of traders. They were threatening them.

“Listen. If you don't want to die. Give us all of your stuff.”

Blazing Fire saw that Ezio had already disappeared. The apprentice approached the bandits, “Hey! Leave them alone.” he said. The leader turned, “Or what? Look around you, there are ten of us, and only one of you. So fuck off.” he said arrogantly. “I don't think so.” Blazing Fire said. “Kill him.” said the leader. Two of the bandits charged at Blazing Fire. Then fell on the floor, dead. They had been met by throwing knives. 

“Oh, you like it tough huh?” said the leader, his voice still full of arrogance. “Stand back, let me deal with this fucker myself.”

Blazing Fire unsheathed his dagger, a curved blade with the emblem of the assassins carved on the blade, and got ready to fight. The bandit charged, Blazing Fire easily sidestepped, causing the bandit to stumble behind him. Quickly turning around, the bandit slashed at the assassin.



Once more, Blazing Fire dodged the attack, he countered the slash and disarmed the leader. Pinning him to the ground, Blazing Fire sheathed his dagger. The hidden blade shot out of his wrist. “Rest in Peace...” the assassin whispered. 

Blazing Fire turned around and saw his mentor surrounded by the dead bodies of the remaining thieves. Ezio was assuring the traders that everything was fine. Blazing Fire approached his master, “Mentor, is everything alright?” he asked. “Yes, good job. You took care of yourself pretty well.” Ezio said.

The days passed and soon, Blazing Fire improved his aim with the crossbow. Ezio was becoming more and more impressed by the skills of his student. The throwing knives were more accurate. His way with the sword was graceful. His climbing skills became faster and smoother. The disappearing within the crowds was flawless, even Ezio found it a challenge to find him. It would be soon that Blazing Fire will become a full fledged assassin. Perhaps there would even be an Assassin Brotherhood in this land called Equestria. But like all things, it would have to start as a small thing.

Ezio had thought about establishing a Brotherhood in Equestria, surely these ponies would need the help of protectors willing to fight for them. Ponies who would protect the innocent, fight for justice and bring peace to places where there is chaos. He would have to cross that bridge when the time will come. 

The training was finished. Blazing Fire moved from novice, to apprentice. He had trained hard, and worked for the rank. Soon he would become even more. He would become a ghost in the crowd, disappearing as quickly as he had appeared. An assassin. They had left Trottingham and were heading for the next city, Canterlot. Ezio found out that Canterlot was the capital of Equestria. Home to Princesses Celestia and Luna, the two ruling sisters. The two beings who brought forth day and night. Ezio and Blazing Fire sat on their seats, watching mountains and hill roll by. Ezio looked at his student, he saw a stallion who would soon become a great leader.


A stallion fit to lead a Brotherhood.




Note: I have something to ask you guys, should Ezio establish a Brotherhood in Equestria? Please tell me your thoughts in the comments section below, and I will see you guys soon for another chapter. See y'all very soon.

-Arkos