//------------------------------// // Finding Allies - Part One // Story: Assassin's Tears II // by MisterGTFO //------------------------------// Chapter Two: Finding Allies - Part One Silent Wind opened his eyes, a bit groggy in the morning. He looked around and saw that Twilight and her friends were gone. He quickly got up and panicked and wondered where everyone went. He then saw a small note on the door. It was from Twilight. Silent Wind, I went with my friends to the cafe to get brunch. Princess Celestia said she wanted to see you once you get up, Love you. -Sincerely, Your Marefriend Twilight Sparkle Silent Wind then folded the paper and sighed, he went out of the guest room and down the stairs. He felt that Princess Celestia would be in the throne room. Waiting for him. He quickly went to the throne room and saw that Princess Celestia was indeed in the Throne room. "Oh! good morning, Princess Celestia." Silent Wind bowed down to Princess Celestia. "Hello there, Silent Wind. I need your help in this time of need." Princess Celestia said. Silent Wind wondered what Princess Celestia needed from him. He spoke up so that he could know what Princess Celestia wanted from him. "What do you need?" Silent Wind asked. "I need you to go to a certain location." "And I'm going to ask where is this location?" Silent Wind wondered. "It's to the west of here. Have you heard of a place called the Horn-Magi University?" Princess Celestia said. Silent Wind knew it but never went there. He went there when he was quite young and during that time, was with the Silentblades. "I know it but never went there. It's a University for Unicorns who want to unravel secrets that are related to Magic. Am I right?" Silent Wind said. "Yes, I hope they can help us in this War we will soon fight within three days. So, we must muster all of the support we can get." Princess Celestia explained. Silent Wind understanded the situation they were in. He knew that battling the Silentblades and the Changelings would not be easy. But, inside of him. He knew he had to do this so that they could get all of the Allies they could get. "Alright then, I'll go there. I'll be back!" Silent Wind flew out of one of the balconies and moved toward to the Horn-Magi University. Before he left, he quickly flew around Canterlot to find Twilight to inform her that he would be gone for this afternoon and back tonight. He soon saw her with her five friends, coming back from the Cafe. He flew down and Twilight was startled for a moment. "Hey, Twilight. I'm just here to tell ya that I'm gonna be going to a certain University that Princess Celestia told me to go to get more Ally support and I won't be back till nighttime, sorry about that." Silent Wind said. Twilight simply nodded at Silent Wind and gave him a quick kiss before He flew back up into the air and then concentrated on getting to the University that Princess Celestia told him to go to. "I wonder what's going to happen once I get out there.." After several hours of Flying west, he finally got to the University. He saw that it was quite nice as he saw it. Once he saw the University with his eyes, he landed near the entrance but was halted by a young mare who was wearing Horn-Magi University robes. To Silent Wind, He saw her as a senior here in the University. "Excuse me, but what is your purpose here at the University?" The Mare said. Silent Wind saw that she was very respectful so he told her his true intentions. "I'm from the royal city of Canterlot. I've been asked by Princess Celestia herself to ask the University to help us in a large issue that is turning into a War. May I speak with your Head Wizard?" "If you are sent by the Princess herself, then you may past. But can I see you wrists for a moment of your time?" The Mare said. "Oh, uh sure." Silent Wind putted out one of his wrists. The Mare then pulled off his leather bracer and saw a slim steel bracer inside which a long, white, exquisite, and special blade. She smirked and brought her head up to Silent Wind's. "I see you noticed it. Nice magic you used there." Silent Wind took off both of his blades on his wrists and gave it to the Mare. "Thank you. Oh, please forgive me. My name is Sunfire. Your name is..?" Sunfire questioned. "Silent Wind." "Alright then, Silent Wind please follow me." Sunfire said. As Sunfire was taking Silent Wind to the Head Wizard, he took a look at the environment around him and saw that many leaves were falling. He had forgot it was fall and it usually rains a bit more than other months. He then realized, that it's going to be a rainy war. "Our Head Wizard is Spirit Arcano, he's was the son of the Soul Arcanis who was the Master and Head Wizard here of Horn-Magi University many years ago. The old man has a very respectful heart and is quite obsessed with unraveling the secrets of the Amerdian Seal which was made by Tarelina Mephalia who made over 200 magic seals." "And you're telling me this because..?" Silent Wind asked. "Oh I just thought that you'd know our Head Wizard's name and a little history." Sunfire said. "Oh, thanks for that." Silent Wind thanked. Once they both were inside of the Wizard's Quarters, Silent Wind saw an amazing set of books inside that were filled within shelves. He saw that some of them were a bit worn out and some were freshly new. Once they got to the top which had the Head Master's private study room, Sunfire knocked on the door and then the door opened. The door was opened by an elderly man in blue robes with a satchel on his back. Silent Wind then saw that the man was Spirit Arcano, the Head Wizard who look like he was in his 60's. The elderly man looked at Silent Wind. "Hmm, who is this my dear?" Spirit said. "This here, is Silent Wind. He comes from the royal City of Canterlot and has been sent here by Princess Celestia. He has come here to talk to you." Sunfire explained. "It's nice to meet you, Sir." Silent Wind said kindly. Spirit Arcano simply laughed at Silent Wind's respect for him. "I see that you are very respectful. Please, come in." Spirit said. Silent Wind came into his study room, Sunfire said that she had to train with the apprentices with their magic and teach them. She left the two alone. As Silent Wind went into the room, He saw that there a desk that had many scrolls scattered on top of it. There was also large shelves of books and saw a book which said, "Theories of the Amerdian Seal". Sunfire was indeed right when she said he was a bit obsessed with the Amerdian Seal. Silent Wind sat on a stool near his desk and Spirit sat on his rocking chair behind the desk. He then saw that there was also a nice balcony. "So, you were sent by the Princess to talk to me?" Spirit said. "Yeah, I'm here to ask you something in need of this time." "And what might that be, young stallion?" Spirit asked. "Your help for a terrible war we're going to be in. We need your support, all of Canterlot would be grateful if you'd help us." Silent Wind said. Spirit Arcano simply had a small frown on his face. He never did like to be involved in those kind of politics. "I am sorry, but no I cannot." Spirit declined. "What? Why not?!" Silent Wind yelled. "My days with violence are over, I have already promised somepony dear to me that I would no longer use my subjects or myself for violence." Spirit explained. Silent Wind's eye opened wide when he heard that he promised something to somepony. He somehow related that to him and Twilight, seeing that he promised her that he'd stay alive. Silent Wind took a deep breath and then said something to him. "I know that you promised somepony something. I have a Mare I love too, I know that everypony just want's peace in their life, Wouldn't your Special Mare want you to live in peace in your remaining days? I'm sure she'd want that. I'll do anything to make me and My Marefriend happy. I'm sure your Special Mare would want that." Silent Wind smiled. Spirit Arcano smiled and looked at Silent Wind with a certain kind of feeling seeing how the Stallion too had somepony he cared for. "You're right, I wish only to live my days in harmony and complete my days." Spirit said. "So what is your decision..?" Silent Wind said. Spirit closed his eyes and thought for a moment, pondering what shall he do now. "I accept, who are your enemies?" Spirit asked. "They're the Changelings and a Guild called the Silentblades, both of them are dangerous and are bound to destroy Equestria." "They both sound like much more fools than me." Spirit grogged. Silent Wind laughed at the old man's humor. He then went toward the door to leave and go back to Canterlot. "Possibly, I must be going now. I need to report to her. Will you bring your subjects to Canterlot within three days?" Silent Wind said. "Yes, you can count on it, young stallion. But can you give a promise to a old man?" Spirit said. "Oh sure, what is it?" Silent Wind questioned. "This Mare you love, how important is she to you?" Spirit said. Silent Wind slight blushed but kept a straight face to tell him how important Twilight was to him. "Well, she's the most important thing to me right now. Everything important I once had is gone from me now. I'll do anything to make her happy and most of all, protect her." Silent Wind explained. Spirit Arcano simply smiled at him. "Promise that you'll protect and care for this Mare. I for one, could not do that.." Spirit began to frown. "I'm very sorry to hear that." Silent Wind said. "Thank you, now you should get going now. I must get back to reading my books." Spirit said. "Okay then, I'll see you nexttime. Sir." Silent Wind then opened the door and ran out of the room. Once he got out of the Wizard Quarters, Silent Wind flew up and saw that it was Sunset and flew back to Canterlot. When he got back, it was already midnight. He silently went to his room and when he opened the door, He saw that Twilight was sitting on his bed with the light on. Twilight was waiting for him the whole time he was gone. "Hey, Twilight. Why aren't you in bed?" Silent Wind asked. Twilight made a small embarrassed face. "I.. had a nightmare." Twilight admitted. Even though Silent Wind knew that Twilight was his Marefriend, he couldn't help but smile and laugh. "I'm sorry.. that's just so.. childish!" Silent Wind laughed more. "You don't get it, Silent Wind! It was a much more of a fear I've had for a few days." Twilight said. And with that, Silent Wind stopped laughing and had a worried look on his face. He was very concered and curious about what Twilight's Nightmare. "Tell me what you saw. Please?" Silent Wind asked. "Oh, okay then.." Twilight began. "I saw a vision of you fighting with what seemed like your father. And it seems that in the end, you died.." Twilight said. Silent Wind couldn't say anything to that, he just looked down. He knew deep down that he was unable to beat his own father. He then looked at Twilight. "Do-Do you think that could happen..!?" Silent Wind exclaimed. Twilight shakingly nodded. Fearing it. "I'm really worried about what could happen to you. You don't have to fight in this war, Silent Wind." Twilight said. Silent Wind frowned. "I have to. This is my mess, it doesn't matter if I die or not." Silent Wind said. Twilight had a shock of surprise and had a small look of anger at Silent Wind. Silent Wind saw that Twilight was getting upset. "So you don't care if you throw your life away?!" Twilight yelled. Silent Wind took a deep breath. "I couldn't save my brother, I don't care about me. As long as you live, I'll be happy in the end, even after I die." Silent Wind said. Twilight eyes went wide when she heard those words from Silent Wind's own mouth. "Till then, I'll keep a smile on my face just for you!" Silent Wind putted a smile on his face. Twilight tackled Silent Wind with a hug. Silent Wind smiled and closed his eyes for a moment. "Thank you, for everything.." Twilight began to frown and tear up. Silent Wind pushed Twilight away from him. And kissed her. She kissed back with full force and soon after, they both broke it. "I should thank you for bringing me in from the start. Anyways, I have to go to sleep." Silent Wind took off his cloak and putted on the door knob. He layed his head down but his shoulder was tapped by Twilight. "What is it, Twilight?" Silent Wind questioned. "I'm still a bit shaken, I wondering If I could sleep with you tonight.." Twilight asked. Silent Wind nodded and took off the blanket. Twilight layed on the bed and then Silent Wind layed on the bed and then finally putted the blanket on both of them. Twilight snuggled up to Silent Wind and so did he. After several minutes, She fell asleep. Silent Wind thought of what would happen to him and her. "I might die.. yeah, that'd be bucking unfortunate. I just have make sure Twilight lives unhurt." He then got a bit comfortable with Twilight and went to sleep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Silentblade Castle, Ghost Spectre, Poison Cloud, Deadly Rose, Sharp Thorn, Wing Beat and Void Silentblade were planning their battle plans with Celestia's forces. "We should make our Unicorns go to the left and right flank so they can ambush Celestia's forces.." Ghost Spectre said. "I will use my Grenade propeller arm to attack them with gas..." Poison Cloud said. "Me and Magicius will stay behind in the Kingdom to bring more further orders." Deadly Rose said. "Sounds good to me." Sharp Thorn said. "We should bring more plans than this-" Wing Beat was Interupted by a Silentblade Assassin coming in reporting to Void Silentblade. "Sir, there is an unknown figure at the entrance! We do not know how he found this place!" The Whelp said. "What? Who is this thing you speak of and what does he look like?" Void questioned. "He looks like an pony. But with horns.." He said. Back at the entrance, Magicius encountered the Unknown figure they saw. He began to spark his magic up in case if the figure was some kind of spy. "Who.. are you, you abomination?" Magicius said. The figure simply chuckled. And moved foward and all of the Silentblade Assassins drew their weapons. But the figure did not stop. And then the figure stepped out of the darkness that was covering his whole body and revealed himself. "My name is Discord, I wish to speak with the one who pulls the tweeny, wittle strings here. And please, I am a Draconequus.." Magicius raised an eyebrow of why Discord wanted to speak with Void Silentblade.