Spike: The Dragon Assassin

Chapters

Banishment and discovery
Gardon and White Dove
A message
The magician
Learning to evade.
Cannons and Manehatten part 1
Manehatten part 2
Manehatten part 3
Apploosa part 2
Apploosa part 3
Canterlot part 1
Canterlot part 2
The Final Countdown!
Epilogue
Applossa part 1

Banishment and discovery

Spike was walking through the Everfree forest, with a bag over his shoulder and a face of depression. He had just been banished from Ponyville for a crime he never committed. He said he didn't do it but no one really believed him, except the Cutie Mark Crusaders but due to their age, they were ignored.

His friends turned on him too; Applejack said she never wanted to see him again, Fluttershy used the stare on him, Rainbow Dash wanted nothing to do with him, Rarity went on and on about him being some sort of Ruffian or something. Pinkie called him a meanie and Twilight? Well, she said she couldn't believe him, she sad she had been with him through thick and thin and that she now wished she never hatched him in the first place.

Get outta here varmint! Ah don't wanna see ya face every again!

How dare you! I thought you were a kind baby Dragon, but your a filthy criminal!

Get away from me Spike, your just a stupid baby! Leave me alone!

Meanie pants! You are worst then Gilda, Trixie and the Flim Flam Brothers combined! Go away before I shot you out of my party cannon.

You Ruffin! How dare you! Go away you dirty, filthy swine!

I wish you were never in my life! I wish you were never born! Even If I never became Celestia's student I would still be happy that you weren't here!

Each hurt as much as it hurt the next one, although his crush with Rarity had already ended, it still hurt from what she said. He reminisced about all he had done for his friends, heck all he had done for Ponyville, he had done so much for so little and yet, they immediately turn on him because of one minor incident.

"Why? After all, I did for them! All I did for Twilight and Rarity! And they turn on me like wolves!" He yelled to no one in particular, he was just frustrated; he then fell to the ground crying.

"Please, someone, anyone. I need help, I need a fresh start, I new life."

"Very well then."

Spike immediately jumped up and looked around, he got frightened immediately, he got into a defensive position.

"Whose there? Show yourselves!" He said.

"Don't worry." The voice said.

"Where are you?" Spike said again.

"Be calm little one." The voice said again.

"Little? I'm a big, tough, cool dragon." Spike said being proud, causing the voice to giggle.

"Of course, you are, but you need to be serious here." Her voice said.

Spike then saw something glowing in the bush, he carefully walked over to it and saw what was glowing. A glowing glass sphere.

"Pick it up, then you will understand." The voice said again.

Spike carefully picked it up, and when he did it glowed brighter and brighter, he was soon blinded by light. Once it dimmed down, he couldn't feel the object again and he wasn't in the Everfree forest he was some black limbo where golden pictures moving around and lighting up the floor.

"What the?"

Before he could say anything a light flashed and a new figure was there, she was an Alicorn, her wings were the same colour as the sun, her mane was the same colour as the night sky, as was the bottom of her hooves, with slowly turned the sun orange before turning white. Her tail was the night sky but slowly turned to the colour of the sun, her horn was white at the bottom and slowly changing the colour of the sun. With light pink eyes, and a night coloured spiral for a Cutie mark.

"Hello there Spike." She said, her voice matched the one earlier.

"Who are you?" He asked scared.

"Calm down Spike, I will not hurt you." She said again with a smile.

"Who are you?" He asked slowly calmed down.

"I am Queen Solana, or so you can understand, I am Princess Celestia's and Luna's mother."

Spike started to freak out, he quickly bowed, he then heard her laugh.

"You don't have to worry, I don't want any formalities." She said, Spike quickly got up with a bead of sweat on his head, he then scratched the back of his head.

"Hehe, sorry." He said.

"No problem, but now to the task at hand."

Soon she showed a picture of a weird sign Spike never saw.

"Spike, your banishment was unfair, but was caused by a group of Discord followers, known as the Templars, this group was the reason you were banished." She said, Spikes anger growing slowly.

"But we have always known this, so I secretly set up a group to combat them, called the Assassins, they are very stealthy and have always prevented disasters that threatened Equestria from destruction and chaos." She said.

"So why am I here?" Spike asked.

"To find the ones who caused your banishment, you must seek this symbol, head to the east Coast, once you find it, all your questions will be answered." She said.

Before Spike could reply the entire place was blinded with light; Spike woke up back in the Everfree forest, quickly got up and looked at the sky which had a sunset in the direction of Ponyville.

"Rise in the West and sets in the East right?" He said, he just shrugged and went deeper into the Everfree, over the Mountains and through some plains, all the way he asked the questions.

Who are the Templars? Who are the Assassins? Why did those ponies blame him? And why did Queen Solana talk to him, him especially, a little dragon who didn't seem like someone important?

Or is he?

Gardon and White Dove

Spike was walking through the frontier plains, he was still asking questions about the Queen, and himself. All he knew about his life was he was born in Celestia's school for unicorns by Twilight, he became her number one assistant although she was too busy with school to take care of him so Candace looked after him, once she was done all it was were stacking books, notes to Celestia and chores around the library. Then once they went to Ponyville, he made friends although it was really like back in Canterlot, he didn't even go to Twilight's Birthday!

So the days seemed to repeat itself, work, work, work and more work, he never got a break, and even when he did, he either helped Rarity or some of his other friends, so he basically worked his rump off for his Freinds and Ponyville, and what did he get in return? betrayal, betrayed by his friends for something he never did! He works like a slave and he gets betrayed in return?

Spike was getting close to the Frontier forest, he didn't really feel any happiness, all he felt was the rage, anger, and Betrayal. His arm was shaking like crazy, he then saw the closest tree and ran up to it.

He lifted his arm high and then threw his arm at the tree with a close fist, when the fist came in contact with the bark, the tree trunk and the top of the tree soon were separated, the tree slowly came down with a thud.

Spike panted and sat down in exhaustion, it took a lot out of him, his vision started to get blurry, he started to feel numb, and soon passed out.

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A teenage dragon with red spikes and green scales wearing robes and a hood stood behind a crowd cheering on as three other dragons had ropes around their necks will some ponies were around them but one wearing red clothes was announcing something.

"These dragons are committed for treason against our lovely city. They show no evidence that supports them."

"He's lying!" The Dragon shouted.

"You have the evidence Shining Cross! It was delivered to you last night!" The middle dragon shouted with green scales and brown spikes.

"...I know not of this evidence." The pony called Shining Cross said.

"You will pay for this! Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but we will find you! We will-"

The dragon and the other two were then fell through the platform, and they soon breathed their last breath.

"No!" The dragon in the robes said as he ran to the stage.

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Spike woke up sweating and panting, he looked around to see he was back at the tree.

"What was that? Who were those dragons? And, we do I feel like I know him?"

Spike slowly got up and brushed himself off. He checks to see if he was ok, no scratches, no bruises, he was alright.

"Well, well, look what we have here."

Spike quickly looked to see two stallions and a mare approaching him, they looked a bit vicious.

"Ya gonna hand over ya stuff or we gotta mash ya up." One said cracking his hooves.

Spike, he had been pushed around by his friends and the town to do work with nothing in return, he wasn't gonna let these random ponies push him around either.

"Bring it,stallions" he said.

The three laughed, and then the first stallion charged at Spike, the baby dragon knew he really didn't have much of a chance, but then something weird happened, he felt different.

His felt all of his senses growing better, bigger, stronger and faster. stallion's hoof came down, spike blocked it with his arm, the stallion was shocked, then spike pulled him down and hit his head on his knee, knocking him unconscious.

The other two's jaws dropped, but soon shook it off and charged, they both tried to punch him, Spike worried as the two attacked at the same time, but then his senses kicked in again.

He dodged the stallion's hoof and grabbed him so the mare hit him instead, knocking him out, then spike punched the mare as hard as he could so she then fell to the ground.

Spike panted as he saw what he had done, he had knocked out three grown ponies, once he realized this, he freaked out.

"Oh man! Oh man, oh man. What have I done?" He said worrying of what would happen. He then realized that he had already been banished from Ponyville and betrayed by his friends, he then shrugged it off.

"They deserved it." He said before walking into the forest, he walked along the track for a while before he heard growling, he looked around to see nothing but movement in bushes.

" I gotta find high ground."

Spike then saw a tree leaning on another and behind them a number of tree branches after it leading to a cliff.

"Hmm..."

Spike then saw a crack and ran to the leaning tree, he ran up it until he reached the top, he then jumped to the next branch safely, then repeated until he jumped for the edge of the cliff, he nearly grabbed it but missed.

He was quickly able to grab a gap in the rock just under the ledge, he then quickly hopped up and grabbed the ledge before quickly getting up and running from the ledge just as it was about to fall.

Spike was panting again, and he then felt weird again, vision blurry, numb feeling.

"Oh great..."

Spike then passed out.

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"...you should erase the Drake families name from the books." A mare said wearing a dress.

"Hmm...maybe I should." Shining Cross said it had been a while since the excruciation of the drake father and brothers, except one.

Meanwhile, as he was talking to a bunch of ponies, a hooded figure was standing on the rooftops, overlooking the bunch of ponies talking, he then used his eagle vision.

He looked through the groups of ponies, seeing who was innocent, guards and his target, he found him right under him. He then stopped the vision and got his weapon ready.

He then jumped off the building, everything seemed to happen in slow motion, the ponies below didn't notice the incoming Drake, out of the corner of his eye, he saw one of his blades pop out from his left arm, a small grin appeared on his face.

He then landed on Shining Cross's back, and dug his blade into his back, he then flipped the stallion over so he could see his victims reaction to him, Shining Cross slowly slipped away.

"You would have done the same for your family." He said.

"I already have." The Drake said as Shining Cross passed on from the world.

The Drake stood up and shouted to the crowd of ponies who just witnessed it.

"The Drakes are not dead! I am still here, me! Gardon! Gardon Drake!

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Spike then woke up again and shook it off but had a headache, he was in so much pain and confusion.

"Who is this guy!? Why do I keep seeing visions? And why, why am I chosen above all others!?"

He kicked a rock hard in frustration.

"Someone! Anyone! Tell me what to do!" He shouted, he then started to tear up, he cried and cried until he heard a familiar voice.

"Don't worry, you're nearly there, just head East some more." The voice was Queen Solana.

Spike slowly got up wiping a tear from his eye, but then put on a serious face.

"She's right, I've got to be strong, and patience, then I'll have the answers," Spike said as he walked on the path.

After a few hours, he came to a mansion, he then walked up to the door and knocked, soon a brown pony with a light gray mane and beard.

"Um, hey. I was told you could help me." Spike said hoping the stallion would say yes.

"No." He then closed the door.

Spike frowned and then walked around the house and knocked on the other door. The Stallion answered it again.

"Um, can I please come in?"

"Go away." He said and closed the door.

"Come on man, just let me talk," Spike yelled

"Leave me be!" Replied the Stallion angrily.

"No! I have done too much to just give up!" Spike yelled back.

"I don't care! Get off my property!" The stallion said.

"Please! I mean, I had to come here. Queen Solana told me so!" Spike said ready to burn the door down.

There was silence until the door opened and the stallion was there.

"Did you just say, Queen Solana?" He asked.

"Uh, yes?" Spike said hoping to get a good reply.

"Come on in." He said as, Spike then walked in, the Stallion closing the door behind him, the stallion then signaled Spike to follow him, Spike nodded and followed him to two chairs, the stallion sat on one and Spike another.

" so who are you?" Spike asked.

"My name is White Dove. And what brings you here boy?" The Stallion said.

"Well, I wanted to know why Queen Solana keeps on talking to me."

"Queen Solana. Has been guiding the Assassins ever since Gardon uncorked the plug."

The name brought up a memory in Spikes mind.

"You mean Gardon Drake?" He asked, Dove's eyes widened.

"Yes, how do you know him?"

"When I pass out, I saw some visions from Gardon's past," Spike said.

"Huh, well I don't know how to explain that, sorry," Dove said.

"But I bet you don't know what an Assassin is ,do you?" He said.

"A group to stop some other group called the Templars?" Spike asked Dove nodded.

"Yes but it's better to explain. You see-"

(One huge speech later.)

"-And so, that's why the Templars and Assassins have fought for centuries." Dove finished.

"Whoa...so, what can I do?" Spike asked.

"Well first tell me why you left your town?" Dove asked.

"I was banished from Ponyville for a crime I didn't commit," Spike said with his anger rising again.

"Tell me about your life in Ponyville,"Dove said.

And Spike did, he told him about the hurt, the work and the betrayal of his friends.

"So they're, my life in a nutshell," Spike said with barely any regret.

"You, young dragon, have given up so much for so little," Dove said.

"It's just what an Assassin would do," Dove said, causing Spike to be shocked.

Dove got up and walked into the hallway, Spike followed, Dove then pulled a lantern which opened a secret door which led to the basement. Spike followed as Dove walked down the stairs, he saw a small training area, and some white and blue robes with a red belt.(A.K.A. Connors Assassin suit.) they then walked up to the robes.

"Whoa... These are cool."

Spike reached for the robes but his hand was hit away by Dove's hoof.

"You don't get the robes until you've done your training!" Dove yelled, Spike rubbed his claw, then he perked his head up.

"Wait, training?" Spike asked.

"For you to clear your name and get rid of the Templars, you must become a master," Dove said as he walked to a table which had six pictures, Spike could immediately recognize the ponies.

At the bottom was Trixie, along with a picture of Gilda, they then pointed to two more pictures with one having Flim, and the other having Flam.They then both pointed to a picture of Prince Blueblood.

"Why are those pictures up there?" Spike asked.

"Those are the main Templars that set up the Templar system in Equestria right now," Dove said, he then turned to Spike and put both of his hooves on his shoulders.

"This is our choice Spike, if you don't I will wipe your memory of everything I told you, so what will it be? Will you come to be an Assassin? And help fight the Templars?" Dove asked.

Spike. After the long explanation from him earlier, he now had a clear mind, so the decision was a bit more easy to make, he wasn't so pleasant with the killing but he had to if he didn't, he may never see his friends again. Even if they hurt him, they were misled into believing he killed someone.

"I'm ready, I will fight the Templars, I will become and Assassin," Spike said confidently.

"Good,your training starts tomorrow, now get some rest," Dove said.

A message

"Spike!" Dove shouted.

"Yes mentor?" Spike asked coming down the staircase.

It had been six months since Spike had agreed to become an Assassin, he had grown to, three times he's regular height, and had taken of his baby fat, and also had darker eyes and a deeper voice.

He was taught more and more everyday, about the history of them, the legendary Gardon, how to climb buildings, how to used different weapons l,e the hidden blade, the tomahawk, and a bow and arrow, and also how to shoot a pistol.

He also learned that his fire could only burn paper, but when he uses it on wood, it only leaves a black mark, but it can also burn skin. He also learned to use the other weapons, smoke bombs, poison darts, etc. and also learned that the mansion was on a cliff overlooking a dock with a ship wreck in it and a house.

"Spike, I have a mission for you." Dove said.

"You are to sneak into Ponyville library and take the book 'Equestrian dragons: history." Dove said. Spike soon had a look of regret.

"But mentor-"

"I know of your troubled past there but it is vitally important that you know about this." Dove said, he then walked out the door.

"I have to talk to a friend, now go, get to the library and find those books. Oh."

Spike, who was about to go, heard what he said and waited for him to reply.

"Perhaps you should leave a message for your 'friends'." He said right before walking out.

Spike thought about this, sure he could just sneak in, take the books and get back by sunrise, but maybe he should see how his friends were, maybe he should see if they've change, and what happened to his property. And the memories he had with Twilight, well, the good ones.

He then left the mansion and headed through the forest and plains, over the mountains into the Everfree. He walked, passed Zecora's hut and walked down the pathway. But along the way he heard growling, he looked around and saw three timber wolves appear from the bushes.

Spike was trained to deal with any problem, these wolves wouldn't be one soon. They charged at Spike but he punched the leading one in the face, then kicked another and punched the last one, they were all splinters and pieces in a few seconds.

Spike proceeded on, that was until he came near the exit of the Everfree, but he saw a certain yellow Pegasus still out tending to some animals, he knew how to distract her. He grabbed some bait, and threw it as hard as he could, and it landed over the fence of the animals, causing them to run out from their sleep and charge at it. This caused the Pegasus to yelp and fly over to help.

Spike then quickly ran past and into the main part of Ponyville, he knew some ponies would still be up, so he quickly climbed a nearby building and started jumping from rooftop to rooftop.

He soon saw the familiar tree, he looked around to see if there were any ponies around, he found none, so he leaped from the roof into a pile of hay, got out of it and quickly ran towards the building.

He then climbed the tree branches until he reached the balcony, there, he lifted himself up to we if Twilight was there. Once he did, he saw all of his remaining 'friends' sleeping in sleeping bags.

"Hmph." Spike grunted before climbing back down and opening the first floor window and squeezing through, he looked around, the place seemed a bit messier then the last time he saw it, but shrugged it off.

He quietly snuck into the kitchen were he saw nothing changed, he then went back into the main lobby, he quickly ran over to the animal section and looked through it. He searched them until he found the book he thought he was looking for, It was called 'Equestrian dragons: history', he picked it up and put it at the front door before heading back into the study.

He light a candle with his fire and looked around to see a pice of paper and a quill with ink. He quickly sat down and started to write, it took him five minutes until he was done, he then put the candle out with his fingers in case the light woke up anypony.

He then went back into the kitchen and got out a sharp knife, he then walked to a shelf, carefully lowered it down and out it on the ground, he then out the paper in place and stabbed it in the wall with a knife.

He then noticed something, there was something's big in the bin, he walked over it and picked it up, it was heavy! He then carried it to the study, lit the candle again and saw what the object was.

He couldn't believe it, he knew this book, it was a picture book of all his times in Ponyville he put together, it had the title 'memories' on it, he opened it, everything was there, from his young life to the times were there usually wasn't any work needed.

Why was this in the trash? Did Twilght throw this out? after all she was the only one who knew about it, he then turned to the last on and got is answer.

A picture with him and all of his friends in it, spike had been crossed out, and there was a message on the end of it as well pointing to the crossed out Spike saying 'lying stupid dragon'.

Spike was dealt to handle this emotions over the months but he was going to leave a message for Twilight and her friends, sure the Templars tricked them, but- wait! There also were the three fillies that actually believed him, one in particular, he grew a smile, got another quill, ink and paper and started writing.

Once he finished again, he out the candle out and put his memory book on the history book, he then walked to the wall were the note was, he then breath some fire on the wall in a line, once he was done, there was a black marking looking like an 'I'.

A grin grew in his face, he then breathed another time and another until it spelled a simple sentence, he then heard some noises upstairs, crap, they woke up!

Spike quickly ran, grabbed the books, the extra note and silently walked through the door before hiding in some bushes, he then quickly ran to a gap between two houses, he wedged himself in it.

He then saw a figure with a hat run by, he knew it was Applejack, he looked at the library and saw no more ponies coming out of there, he quickly popped out and ran to another bush, looked around to we if It was clear, when he was sure of it, he ran to the next piece of cover.

This continued until he was running towards the gate of Sweet Apple Acres, he saw a small light in the top of the farmhouse, he sighed some relief knowing he wouldn't have to deal with any ponies.

He jumped the gate and ran towards the orchards, he ran and ran until he saw a familiar building, the CMC clubhouse, he climbed the ladder, jumped through the window and planted the note on the table.

He looked around, he remembered when he helped them, they were really the only ponies that understood him, he really did have some fun times with them.

He then jumped out the other window and made a run for the Everfree.

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Twilight woke up hearing a crackling sound, she looked around and saw her other friends waking up.

"What's that noise?" Dash asked.

"Yes, please, I need my beauty sleep." Rarity said.

Then the crackling noise stopped, there was silence, the group of ponies walked down the staircase, they couldn't see a thing.

"Twilight, turn the light on!" Dash said.

So Twilight did, and then they all gasped.

The library was a mess, the books on the floor, but something else was shocking, a book shelf was on the floor, and also, were it once was, was a note stabbed with a knife, and also, writing that looked like it had been burned in.

It spelled 'I thought you were my friends'.

Twilight then levitated the note from the wall and started to announce it as she read it.

"You guys were some friends, I worked my hind off for all of you for years, especially Twilight and Rarity, but when I needed you guys most you turned on my with no regret, so, don't come apologizing, you had your chance, you've failed."

Once she finished she threw it in the bin.

"That was weird." Dash said.

"Guys...I think Spike did this." Twilight said, the others gasped.

"I'd couldn't be, could it?" Rarity said.

"Ah'll go and get Fluttershy." Applejack said as she ran outside.

Once Applejack returned with Fluttershy, the group tolled Fluttershy what had happened.

"Oh...my." She said as she looked around.

"How could Spike do this!? He's just a little dragon! And how could he have survived for six months!?" Dans said confused.

"Spike's or some ponies are messing with us. Spike killed somepony and there's strong proof that he did." Twilight said.

"Ya know...ya kinda right." Applejack said.

"Yeah! That meanie did it fair and square!" Pinkie said.

"Well, lets just go to sleep, we'll discuss this later in the morning." Twilight said, the others nodded, give a spare sleeping bag for Fluttershy and went to sleep, but instead if there regular dreams, they had nightmares. Who about? You guess.

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The next morning Applebloom was walking through the orchards towards her clubhouse, she usually spent most day's in it remembering, not crusading for her cutie mark. She remember what it was like six months ago, when everything was fine and happy. And most important, when Spike was there.

She missed him greatly, she knew he could never do something disgusting like that, she cried for days and yelled at her sister for what she did. Applejack responded by saying he still did it, she gave up the battle with her sister because she knew her sister well, she could be a bit stubborn.

As she arrived, she sighed and climbed the ladder (screw physics), and walked through the door. But something was different, there was a note there, she walked up to it and read it, she couldn't believe what she was reading.

Cutie mark crusaders, you guys were more friends to me then your sisters or idol ever were. Scootaloo, your tricks were so slick and cool, keep at it and who know? Maybe you'll become Equestria's top scooter.

Sweetie Belle, your singing Is epic, you should really get into the singing business, you'd become a legend for Celestia's sake!

And Applebloom, you were the first crusader I met, one that day I saw you, you were already likeable, and thanks for using your puppy dog eyes on Twilight. But anyway, your great and you should maybe go into forging, who know? You could be good at it.

But anyway, once you find this note, ether tear it up, burn it or keep it secret but do not let Twilight or the others know.

From, your favourite dragon, Spike.

Once Applebloom finished it, she smiled the biggest smile she smiled in six months.

"Ah gotta get Scoots and Sweetie Belle!"

And she then ran off to find the fellow crusaders, while carrying the note in her hand.

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Spike had arrived back at the mansion, were he entered, out the books on the table and shouted for White Dove.

"Mentor!"

There was no reply, Spike walked outside and looked at the cliff to see two figures, possibly talking, on he knew was White dove, the other, he didn't, so he walked down the pathway to the dock.

Once he got there he was able to see the other figure, who was a black Earth pony with a white mane, and a jacket, like a pirate jacket. Soon Dove noticed hai student approach.

"Ah Spike. I'd like to introduce you to captain Lenny Pegleg." Dove said, mentioning the other pony.

"Ah, this the lad eh?" The pony asked called Lenny Pegleg.

"Yes sir." Spike said.

"Ah no need to call me that, just Lenny or Peg will do." Peg said.

"Dad!"

The three turned to see a white earth pony with brown spots and a brown mane run up holding a wooded sword, wearing a eye patch and a pirate hat.

"Check it out! I'm the dreaded Pipsqueak the pirate!" The colt said pretend fighting until he fell down.

"You alright son?" Peg asked?

"Yeah dad, when are you coming back in?" Pipsqueak asked.

"Tell mommy I'll come in soon." He said, as the colt ran back into the house.

"Cute." Spike said.

"Yeah, his a nice colt but anyway. Dove, do you think we could get the Atalanta back up?" Peg asked mentioning to the shipwreck.

"Well, with time and effort, yes." Dove simply said.

"Alright, I gotta go, but hey, once she's up, how about the dragon here comes and helps us get some gunners for her?" Peg asked.

"Sure, I can do that." Spike said.

"Alright, see ya." Peg said before walking home, Dove walked back up the hill followed by Spike. Once they arrived they headed for the basement but kept conversation up.

"So did you retrieve the book?" Dove asked.

"Yes mentor." Spike replied.

"Good."

"...mentor?"

"I think it's time." He said as they reached the basement, wear he walked over to the robes.

"You are tall enough now, I have put you through the test's, and you have done them successfully, this one was the last."

"Spike, you are now an Assassin now, welcome to the order, the robes are yours." Dove said, spike said nothing but walked over and out them on.

After all the training, all the wait, all the time, he was ready, to fight back against the Templars, and clear his name. Once and for all.

Spike, was now the new Equestrian Assassin, the Dragon Assassin.

The magician

Six months has gone by since Spike finished his training to becoming an Assassin, he still trained the same, but he could soon start taking down the Templars.

Spikes weapons were a tomahawk, which had the Assassin sign as the chopping piece, a bow and arrow, two pistols in there separate holders, a sword, hidden blades were the left one can become separate blade. Also had a range of secondary weapons like trip wires, smoke bombs, and all of that.

It turns out that Soike was a rare dragon which, although lived to the average age of ponies, would gain ultimate strength and advanced senses.

He also grew taller, had a deeper voice, and read the book he stole from the library. The Dragons were just normal native tribes who lived in peace, but once the ones came they were considered monsters, some were hunted. Others slaves, it had been a nightmare for the dragons.

Now, ether the eggs were given to students to use as 'assistants', others just flew around and lived in caves with gems. Things had also gotten worse since Spikes banishment, they dragons were soon captured, killed, sent into slavery, or put in dungeons for false accusations.

Once Spike found this out, he burned down about five books on pony heroes, he now knew he would have to clear all of the dragons names from the crime books, not just this.

He was training in the basement, as usual, but then Dove walked down.

"Spike!" He shouted, Spike stopped training, and walked to him, he was carrying five rope darts.

"What are these?" Spike asked, grabbing one and swinging it around.

"Rope darts, there from the Neoponese order, be careful, there very-"

Spike accidentally let go of it, causing it to fly into a wall, and Dove and Spike to jumped back.

"-dangerous." Dove sighed, then a scream was heard from outside, Spike quickly grabbed the four from Dove and the one he accidentally threw into the wall, and then ran outside through the back door.

He ran into the frontier forest, following the noises of screams and laughs, Spike quickly ran to a tree with broken branches, and climbed it with every snag, once he got to the top, he started jumping from branch to branch.

He then saw three figures standing over another, he jumped a bit more and s

Finally saw them, it was three stallions standing over somepony, he had a closer look. He couldn't believe who it was.

It was Applebloom, she looked different since he last saw her, she still wearied her red bow, but her hair was straight, she was wearing a belt, it had a hatchet on it, and in her flank was a hammer and a screwdriver crossed over.

"Hehe. Well, ain't you a pretty one." One stallion said, Applebloom whimpered and curled into a ball.

Spike wasn't going to let this happen, he jumped to the branch right above the leading stallion, he then flings his rope dart at the stallion, it got lodged on his throat, Spike then jumped back off the brand holding into the end of the rope, which had a stick in it.

Spike slowly lowered himself as the stallion was raised, soon, Spike was on the ground, and the stallion was hanging from a tree branch, the other two were shocked, they then charged at the dragon.

Spike got out his tomahawk and deployable blade, he blocked the first ones attack and then used his tomahawk to hit his neck, causing the stallion to fall down, then second one was hit twice with the tomahawk, making him close his eyes and breath one last breath.

Spike looked at his handiwork, me stallion hanging, another two on the floor with cuts on them, so he put his tomahawk and blade away.

"S-S-Spike?"

He turned to see Applebloom, standing there, her knees shaking, with a very scared face on her.

"Is...that...you?" She asked stuttering, Spike sighed, he lifted his hood off of his head, revealing his face. Applebloom gasped, she was shocked to see the maturity of the once baby dragon.

"Yeah, it's me." He sighed. He was soon tackled by the filly, once he got his senses straight, he saw her hugging him tight with tears eyes.

"Where in the hay have ya been!?" She asked.

"I can't tell you." He said, getting the filly off of him.

"What are you doing here?" He asked putting his hood back on.

"Well...Trixie came back ta Ponyville...she had a bunch a mercenaries with muskets...I was able to escape but...man sister..." She couldn't continue as she cried, Spike kneeled down and out his claw on he shoulder.

"Applebloom, there a small town just down that way, head there and I'll come get you." Spike said before getting up.

"What are ya gonna do?" She asked.

"Save Ponyville." He said.

"Applebloom, pas me your hatchet." Spike said, she did and spike then hit a tree with it.

"What was that for?" Applebloom asked.

"When dragons go to war, a hatchet in place in a pole, and once it's over it is taken out." Spike said before running off into the frontier.

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Meanwhile in Ponyville, it's civilians all in cages, they were going to be held for ransom, except the elements, they were to be held so they couldn't use the elements when Discord gets released.

Trixie was in charge if the operation, she right now was sitting on her carriage, with the six mares in cages behind her, and about two squads of rifleponies.

"Trixie! Let us go!" Twilight said.

"Hmm...no." She said, then a pony in grey armour came up.

"Trixie, most of the ponies are ready to be sent, but some resistance is preventing us from moving." The pony said, the six immediately noticed who that pony was, and was shocked.

"What!? Shielded Spear!? Spike killed you!" Twilight said.

"Umm...Trixie, you should tell them." He said before walking away.

"Ugh, fine. You see, one year ago, we framed the death of Spear and blamed it on your baby dragon." Trixie said.

"Why!?"

"Isn't it obvious? We could easily take this town but that dragon was in the way. He was dangerous, so we framed him, and now, he's probably long gone."

Twilight then remembered something, about six months ago.

"Y-you mean?"

"Yep, all of you turned on him when he needed you most!" Trixie said before laughing uncontrollably.

The girls then felt horrible, Applejack took her hat of and put it against her chest, Fluttershy just cried and cried, rainbow lowered her head on shame, Pinkie's mane deflated even more. Rarity just gasped and fainted, Twilght, she said nothing, she felt nothing, all she could think about, was how much she had betrayed and used Spike, her eyes teared up as she yelled into the sky.

"I'm sorry Spike! I'm sorry!"

She then lowered her head and silently cried.

"Please...if anyone's there, help us, please, and I'll promise to never use Spike again."

As soon as she said that, a bunch of ponies with muskets started to charge at Trixe, the two squads aimed their weapons down at them.

"Aim. Fire!"

As the squads fired, some of the charging ponies fell and the others retreated, Trixie laughed and looked through some binoculars to see them retreating.

Then a eagles screech was heard, they all looked up to see and eagle fly, it flew by the town hall, and someone was on top of it that the girls and Trixie were shocked to see.

It was Spike, wearing white robes with a red and brown belt and some blue bits on the robes, holding a tomahawk. Spike quickly leaped off and landed in a hay bale before emerging and running to the squads of ponies and Trixie.

"Aim!"

Spike quickly hid behind a cart.

"Fire!"

The cart was filled with cartridges, then Spike got up and ran towards them again.

"Aim!"

Spike quickly slid behind a rock.

"Fire!"

Most of the cartridges bounced off the rock and Spike ran towards the squads and the officer.

"Take aim!" The officer said quickly hoping to hit the dragon before it got to them, but the squads were still reloading.

But before the first pony could fire, Spike jumped on it and the ponies back, another was preparing to shot him to, but he grabbed it, swung around and hit him in the face with the musket knocking him out. Two more came charging at him but he grabbed the first ones musket and stabbed the pony, he put it al the way through and pulled the trigger, causing the one behind him to fall, but not before Spike grabbed him and used him as a pony shield.

Two more squads of rilfleponies were on the hill, meanwhile the group charging earlier went for it again, and were succeeding, but also they were bringing up a cannon.

Meanwhile Spike got his tomahawk and blade out as they second wave approached, Spike dodged a lot of attacks before knocking one soldiers sword away and using his blade to cut his throat, then knocked a pony who charged at him, then blocking another's sword with his tomahawk and cutting his hip.

By now Trixie and the girls were shocked at Spike's performance, but not only that, the resistance were starting to get into hiding and fire on the remainder ponies. And as Spike got rid of a guard, the remainder of the squads were blown away by the cannon.

Soon as in slow motion, as the debris slowly feel Trixie and Spikes eye's meet, Spike's face was blank as Trixie's was filled with rage. Spike then ran into the smoke and disappeared.

"Spear! Get the elements out of here!" Trixie yelled, Spear nodded as he and others pushed the girls cages away, but then Spike jumped from a cart, with bow and arrow ready, he let go and disappeared again. The arrow, hit Trixie, knocking her off her carriage, she readied her pistol as he approached, tomahawk in hand.

She pulled, the trigger, no cartridge, no bang, no dead dragon. She knew there was nothing she could do, as Spike stood over her, he pulled out her band which had a gold cross with a red orb in the middle.

He then kneeled down, grabbed her throat, and raised his tomahawk before the finishing blow.

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Meanwhile Sheilded Spear was taking the girls out of Ponyville to the rendezvous.

"Come on, come on!" He said, but as they turned a corner, they saw a line of Royal guards, and behind them, the ponies in chains who had taken the citizens, and the citizens cheering on and on.

"You are under arrest." One said, Shielded sighed, and raised his hooves.

"We surrender." He said, all the others did to.

Soon, everything was back to normal, the Templars had been taken to jail, and the citizens celebrating there release, but also mourning those who had died in the battle of Ponyville.

Also, Princess Celestial was there to visit, but when she saw her student and her friends, they seemed to be depressed.

"What is wrong?" She asked.

"We just learned that..." Rarity started.

"Spike didn't kill anypony...back then." Twilight said remembering the way Spike dealt with the thugs, she shook her head trying to get the thoughts out.

"Well, then the answer is simple." Celestia said. The girls put on confused faces, then a royal guard came up, carrying a quill and a piece of paper.

"Report: missing dragon, find alive for 2,000 bits, and bring to Canterlot castle." She said, the guard got all that down, then saluted and walked off.

"There, hopefully ponies will bring him to us and we can see him again." Celestia said.

"I wonder were he is right now." Twilight said.

Spike, was in the luggage car on the way to Canterlot, hiding among the packages, he felt tired after all and fell asleep.

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A griffon, wearing white robes, stood on a bell tower as some ponies wearing red crosses tried to win the people over, the griffon then seemed to disappear, he appeared at the end of the crowd. He then started to gently push his way through, but the ponies on stage saw him, the first tow got there swords ready, the griffon started to move faster, he pulled out a little crossbow and shot the first one and then used the other as a stepping platform as he jumped into the air.

As he descended, a blade came out of his left claw, which had his middle finger off, he then plunged it into the stallions throat, and closed his eyes.

Now discovered, he ran off into the town before climbing a building dodging a sword throw, he then jumped from building to building, and then killed another stallion, he then ran into the corner where his pursuers thought he was cornered.

The griffon had a smirk as some older ponies walked through the doors, his pursuers kept on searching but never found him.

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"Another one? Great." Spike said, waking up shortly before falling asleep.

Learning to evade.

The train had arrived at Canterlot, ponies alike walked in and out of the train as steam flooded the area, as the steam overflowed, a Dragon figure walked out from the carriage area and made his way through the streets.

It was Spike, who had come back from finishing Trixie and being discovered by his ex-friends, he escaped to Canterlot so some steam from his actions would cool off.

As he walked, someone touched his shoulder, he turned around quickly to see a familiar pony, Fancy Pants.

"Ah, you must be Dove's boy, Spike I think it was?" He asked.

Spike simply replied with a nod.

"Hmm, well, I best show you some skills you'll need." Fancy said.

"What skills?" Spike asked.

"If you are to accomplish what you need to, you must be able to walk through the city without arousing suspicion. Come." Fancy said as he walked through the streets, Spike followed.

As the walked through, Spike noticed posters of him being planted on the walls, soon they arrived at a bar. As they walked through they saw ponies chatting, some drunk in ether a happy or angry way.

They walked up to the bar where a bartender came up.

"Hey! Fancy, nice ta see ya again." The pony said, he was a dark blue with a white mane.

"So, whose this?" The bartender asked.

"This is Spike, I'm...showing him how to stay here." Fancy said.

"Ahh. Well, I'm Astro Cider, anything you need to know?" The bartender asked.

"Yes, where's Gilda, Flim, Flam and Prince Blueblood?" Spike asked.

"Well, not much talk on Blueblood, but there is some news of a Griffon called Gilda and a Market pony called Flam." Cider said.

"There's a lot of tall of Gilda right here, but I suggest going to North of here, around the markets." Cider said.

"Right then, Spike, find out what you can about Gilda, I'll meet you outside." Fancy said as he got up and walked away.

Spike also got up but joined two stallions leaning against a wall, he then saw another two talk at the table.

"So what did this cousin of yours say?"

"He was mugged by a bunch of weird dressed ponies, the leader a griffon he says."

"Really?"

"Yeah, he also said about them talking about some takeover or something."

"You worried?"

"Nah, I'm sure it's nothing, I mean, it all happens to us."

Spike soon got from the leaning pair and sat down at a table, he then heard the conversation of another two at a table, one a mare, the other a stallion.

"So how was Manehatten?"

"Weird, I heard that some gang there mug and kill and they say its for the good of everyone."

"So they've killed civilians?"

"Actually, they usually go for the government officials there, but if there's someone with huge power they also attack them."

"Uh, strange."

Spike then got up and went up the stairs next to two stallions who were drinking, Spike then heard a conversation taking place upstairs.

"So the muggers have mugged the government and big companies, but not Flam's famous Cider?"

"Yeah, there the only big company that haven't been attacked by the gang."

"What do they call themselves?"

"I don't know, I don't think they have a name, but the lead by someone called Gilda."

"Hmm. I wonder?"

Spike had all the info he needed, he got up and walked to the door, but before he did, he heard some crying, he turned to see a mare sitting in a corner table , who had a mug on the table.

Spike walked over and sat down, the mare finally noticed him.

"What do you want?" She asked, still crying.

"Why are you crying?" Spike asked.

"Well*sniff* it's a long story."

"I have time." Spike said, "Princess" finally noticing her wings and horn.

"Well, years ago, I meet a dragon who seemed to be madly in live with me, I would of been happy to give up my suitor and have him there instead. But alas, my suitor saw it coming and made a love potion. He used on my and I completely forgot about him. A few years later, I heard Canterlot was attacked, and during it my suitor died."

The Princess took a swig of her mug.

"Once he did, I completely remembered him, so I rushed to Canterlot to find him, but his house was destroyed in the accident, so I had no where to look, everyday I asked the residents if they had seen a dragon. They ether phase me a grunt or a horrified look. That's why I'm here, I'm off from my royal duties, so I came here, and now I only have the memories of him. And this drink." The princess said finishing her story, but before she could drink from it again, a claw stopped her.

"Drinking will not help your problems. I have some advice."

"What?"

"Just wait, he may still be out there, and I now about love, it's hard to be ignored so it hurts. But when you do find him, tell him your sorry for everything, and try to help him in the best way you can." Spike said, the Princess took it all in and sighed.

"Your right, doing nothing won't help, I'll just have to be patient and wait." She said, Spike nodded and stood up, but before he left.

"Wait! What's your name?"

"I am Spike."

"What a lovely name, my name is Princess Roseletta." She said.

"Goodbye your majesty." Spike said Before he left the building, he soon saw Fancy.

"Ah, there you are, come on, lets go." He said, Spike followed him, but on the way, some of the Royal guards gave him suspicious looks.

Once they arrived, Fancy spoke up.

"Now my boy, find out what you need and I'll wait here and tell you what you need to learn."

Spike set if and say down on a bench with two other ponies present, he then saw the conversation between a stall pony and a pony in a suit.

"Sir please, just lets us sell our products from your stall."

"No, I'm only sell hoof or homemade stuff."

"But-"

"No buts, no go before I call the guards."

Spike then got up and walked into a group if ponies at a stall while a conversation was taking place.

"What?"

"I'm not kidding, I heard that people who work for them don't say anything about there work.

"Why?"

"I don't know, but there workers also kinda act like zombies."

"Really?"

"Yeah, saw one for myself."

Spike the left the crowd, and walked into another with a stallion talking about a spell book to the stand pony.

"So, I've had a look through, and this book includes a mid control spell?"

"Yeah. But it takes a huge amounts of magic to use it."

"How much?"

"A lot of unicorns, so don't worry."

"Alright, although if it took a little bit of magic, it would explain those disappearing ponies."

"What? The ones that disappeared right after Flam's Famous Cider came out?"

"Yeah."

Spike and heard enough of what he needed to know, he now had info on Flam and Gilda. He headed towards the entrance of the markets, where Fancy waited, once he walked over, Fancy finally saw him.

"Ah Spike, have what you need?"

Spike nodded.

"Well, then I'll tell you this."

Fancy then pointed to the posters and the pony holding something up will shouting loudly to a group of ponies.

"Since you cleared your name, the Princess is looking for you, in order for you to stop the Guards from putting you in a dungeon. Take down the posters and bribe the announcers."

Spike nodded and then walked up to a recently plastered poster and ripped it off, he then walked up to the announcer, whispered and gave him a bag of bits. The announcer began to describe some random details.

"Good job, be careful, raise to much suspicion and the posters will come up again, also."

Fancy pointed to the printer building.

"If you bribe the printers, you'll stop being hunted down, that all clear."

Spike nodded.

"Good, I'll let you get back to Dove now, no doubt he'll be wanting news." Fancy said, Spike out his claw on Fancy.

"Thanks."

"No problem, no go."

And with that, Spike left.

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Meanwhile, on Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack was working, she was trying to keep her mind off of the fact her sister hadn't been seen since the attack, she was worried, about what was to happen to her little sister.

As she Applebucked one more tree, she saw a figure walking across the field, she got a closer looked and gasped, her sister was safe! She ran as quick as her hooves could carry her.

She then gave her little sister the tightest hug ever.

"Applebloom! Thank Celestia ya'll right."

"Can't...breath...sis" Applebloom spluttered out, Applejack let go and gave a sheepish grin.

"Sorry, anyways-"

She then noticed her sisters hatchet missing.

"What happened to ya hatchet?" Applejack asked. Applebloom just giggled.

"Oh, somewhere, but it's a secret."

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Spike was walking to the door of the mansion, when he noticed Dove and Peg where down at the dock, he saw the Atalanta looked like a ship again, and had ponies crowded on the decks, as well as a few griffons.

Spike rushed down with Peg and Dove talking, but they soon noticed Spike.

"Ah Spike, how are you?" Dove said.

"Trixie is dead." This shocked Dove, he didn't think that one of them would fall so easily.

"Oh...good, anything else?"

"I know the whereabouts of Gilda and Flam." Dove was even more surprised.

"You have done much for one day."

"Yes mentor."

"Hey Dove, we need to get the gunnery officers and I remember promising a certain dragon he could come along." Peg said, obviously pointing out what he was planning.

"Very well, Spike, go with Peg."

Spike nodded as he and Peg boarded the ship, soon the Atalanta was set a course for its new cannons, along with its new captain.

Cannons and Manehatten part 1

On the open seas of Equestria, the RES Atatlanta was sailing with its crew to get the guns it needed for its ship, on that ship stood Spike who walked and watched the crew do their jobs.

“OI! Spike!”

Spike saw Peg waving his hoof for him to come over to the wheel, Spike did so, once he got there, and he let the Wheel go.

“All yours give it a go lad.”

Spike nodded then grabbed the wheel himself, he turned it left and right to see if it worked, it did.

“Alright there are two speeds with this ship, half sail and full sail. Half sail is for rocks and weather, full sail is if where one the open seas, you can change the speed anytime you like, but that means it might lead ta getting shipwrecked.” Peg said, giving the orders for half sail as they came upon some rocks.

Spike carefully navigated the ship through them; he seemed to be natural at this, he skilfully dodged every single rock, soon they were out on open sea and the port was within sight.

“Full sail!” Spike yelled, surprising Peg a bit, but Smiled and repeated the order.

Soon they were in the port of Plymare, Peg and Spike walked until they reached a pub, inside, one mare and one stallion, the mare had green fur, and a cream mane and tail, with a hoof pointing a sword as a cutie mark. The stallion a navy blue with a black mane. And had a cannon as a cutie mark.

“Well, if it isn’t Peg.” The mare said

“Hello there chaps.” Peg said

“what are you doin’ here?” The stallion asked.

“Well we here where just getting some cannons for the ship and we do need gunnery officers, interested?” Peg said.

“Sure, bets this dump.” The two then noticed the dragon.

“Oh and this is Spike, he could become the new captain of the ship.” Peg said putting a hoof over Spikes shoulders.

“Nice ta meet ya, I’m Sharp Shot and this is my sis, this Is Strategic Sense.” The stallion said, Spike nodded. But as they headed out of the bar, a stallion got up and walked to the docks, once he got there, he saw his flagship and two smaller ships, filled with crews of ponies, mostly unicorns for some reason; his second in command came rushing up.

“What are your orders sir?”

“Get ready to sail, I think Blueblood will be happy with what I’ve done.”

Soon the ship was back out in the high seas, armed with cannon, regular and pivot, with Sense and Sharp on each side of the ship. The ship was coming close to some shipwrecked ships on the rocks.

“Let’s test the cannons.” Peg said, Spike nodded.

“Aim!” Spike yelled, which Strategic replied as he stood on the edge of the ship pointing to the wreck, the crew got the cannons in place in a matter of seconds.

“Fire!“ Spike yelled, soon a fury of cannon ball hit the wreck, completely destroying it.

“Aim!” Spike said as there was another ship wreck on the other side, Sharp did the same as his sister, as did the other crew members manning the guns.

“Fire!” the actions repeated itself, the wrecked ship sank to Davy Jones locker.

“Nice job there captain.” Peg said, but soon cannon fire was heard, then the Atatlanta shook and cannon balls flew over the ship, they soon saw two little ships armed with cannons.

“Get on the pivot guns!” Peg shouted, soon some of the crew soon got into positions.

“Aim!” Spike said as the guns aimed at one of the smaller boats, the pivots fired and the ship was sent to the deep blue sea, the order repeated and the other ship sank.

“Nice one there…bloody hell, threes a frigate coming right at us!” Peg said as a frigate arrived out of nowhere, the ships flag was some chocolate milk; it was easy to know who they were.

“Half sail!” Spike said as he turned the ship, soon the Atatlanta had her guns pointing at the Templar ship.

“Fire!”

The cannons of the Atatlanta soon unleashed a storm of cannon balls at the Templar ship, the entire front of the ship had been opened, revealing the gunpowder storage.

“get the pivot guns ready.” Spike said, Peg nodded and the gunners got ready, soon the enemy ship turned to, the pivots fired and when it hit the gunpowder. The Templar ship exploded into a ball of fire, and slowly sunk into the deep ocean.

“Set course for home.” Spike said, Peg nodded.

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Soon the Atatlanta had arrived back into home port, Peg and Spike walked off and towards Pegs home, once they were at the door, Peg held his hoof out, Spike grabbed it and shook it with him.

Soon Spike headed back up the hill, and walked into the mansion, where he saw Dove talking to two other ponies, one was a dark Purple earth pony stallion with an blue and red mane, and an axe chopping some wood for a cutie mark, the other was a red unicorn mare with a luna coloured mane and tail with a saw cutting a piece of wood. Dove finally noticed his student.

“Ah Spike, I’d like you to meet two ponies who have agreed to live out here on the frontier, meet chopper, a lumber pony. And crafter here is a carpenter.” Dove said.

“Nice ta meet ya .” Lumber said.

“Charmed” Crafter followed. Soon the two ponies left the building, now Spike could talk about business.

“Where are you off to now boy?” Dove asked.

“Manehatten, where I plan to end Gilda’s gangs.”

“Very well, just returned alive. But find out anything if you could about Flim, it could be useful.” Dove said.

Spike nodded then headed out.

It didn’t take him long to find a train station, he paid for a ticket, got on the train and left for Manehatten.

He soon arrived, he looked around and headed North, he hoped to find something there, he soon did as he saw a group of five, three griffons and two Pegasus, Spike quickly sat on a bench and blended in, he then noticed a Brown earth pony, he seemed to have little hair on his head, and was wearing goggles, but also had some weird metal bag on his back.

The group of five then snuck up behind the stallion, got a bag out and put it on his head, nopony else had noticed and the five dragged the stallion into the nearby alleyway, Spike got up from the bench and followed.

He carefully snuck behind the group as they took the bag of the stallions head, the Stallion looked up and just sighed and rolled his eyes.

“You again?” the stallion asked in an annoyed tone, Spike took this Choice to secretly assassinate on of the ponies with his hidden blade.

“Yeah, and you know what we want.” The lead griffon said as Spike killed one of the griffons.

“I told you, I’m not helping you.” The Stallion said another griffon down. By now the stallion had noticed Spike, he just gave the Stallion a nod, the Stallion understood.

Then am arm came out from behind him and grabbed the Pegasus, while Spike Quickly assassinated the lead griffon, the arm threw the Pegasus into a wall, knocking him out cold.

The stallion then got up, revealing the arm was attached to his bag, the arm went back into the bag, making it look like an ordinary bag, then the stallion spoke.

“Thank you.”

“No trouble.”

“Who are you?”

“My name is Spike, what I am is not important.”

“Well, what is it?” the Stallion asked.

“Can we talk in private?” Spike asked.

“Yes, follow me; I’ll lead you to my shop.”

“Thank you.”

“And I’m Thorn by the way.” The stallion said as he and Spike walked out of the alleyway, through the streets of Manehatten, getting odd looks, but nether cared.

For fight now they both despised ponies.

Manehatten part 2

Spike and Thorn had walked through Manehattens streets until they reach a shop, inside it had a bunch of gizmos and gadgets, Thorn lead Spike into the back of the shop.

Inside, it had a staircase leading upwards; probably the living space on the next level, there was a table in the middle of the room, which had a map, probably of Manehatten, and a desk with a candle, some ink, and paper. Thorn then sat down at the table, he then signalled Spike to sit down.

Spike sat down and looked over the table, he then noticed something about Thorn, he looked through his glasses and saw his pupils, they were not normal pony ones, but ones of a dragon.

“So what do you need to know?” Thorn asked blankly.

“First, why are your eyes like that?” Spike asked.

“Like what?” Thorn asked.

“Oh, like sun rays and rainbows. I mean why do they have dragon pupils.” Spike said, Thorn chuckled from his sarcastic remark.

“Very well, I’ll tell you the story.” Thorn said as he sighed.

“I was a dragon once, hatched to be an assistant for one of Celestia’s pupils, although I felt more like a slave.”

“I know how you feel.” Spike said in his head.

“But soon I was a free dragon, then I was stupid enough, I meet a princess. She was beautiful, like an angel, but alas. She was promised to a prince, she and I tried but…that damn Prince! He took her away from me! He used some freaking love potion! She casted me aside! She…she.” Thorn then sighed.

“Sorry, it’s a spot that I don’t like bringing up.”

“I don’t blame you.” Spike said, he had felt the same feelings of ignorance and despair.

“Anyway, I rampaged Canterlot, Celestia turned me into what I am today, a pony. The despicable race, I loathe them. I mean, they don’t even give other species seats in political power! Zebra’s, cows, sheep, minators, griffons, us dragons. We are treated like second class citizens!” Thorn said ranting and ranting. Spike seemed to have to agree.

“Ok, sorry.” Thorn said calming down.

“It is alright, I to have felt the pain from them.” Spike said closing his eyes and shaking his head.

“Anything else?” Thorn asked.

“Yes, what can you tell me of those gangs in the city?” Spike said.

“Ah yes, well, it’s like this.” Thorn said, both he and Spike looking at the map of Manehatten. Split into three districts.

“The North district, where we are now, is mainly open space, many farmers fear of attack from the gangs as they don’t give their crops to the gangs, the farmers are the main food supply. Now this is the South district, It mainly has high class ponies and one port, many of them hire guards to protect them from the gangs, that’s all I know, you’ll have to go there yourself and find someone who knows about it, they’ll probably be in a tavern. Now, the largest part of the city is the West district, where the middle class is and the main city ports, the gangs there seem to be spread out more and there lines of communication are thin, that’s all I know about that district, go to taverns and see if anyone will help you.” Thorn explained as he pointed to different buildings and districts, Spike took all the information in and nodded.

“My best guess is to go to the West district first; it’s the largest so taking it out would be a big blow to them, and then come back here to go to the farmers, taking their food supply out. Then South, were there might get there financial support.” Thorn said, Spike nodded then noticed some paper, ink and a quill.

“Thorn…I need to write a letter to someone, May I?” Spike asked, Thorn nodded, Spike then sat down, wrote and burnt the note.

“Alright, I gotta go.” Spike said as he left the shop and headed West.

Meanwhile-

Princess Celestia and the girls were sitting in the library, they were talking about Spike, and then they showed Celestia the message Spike wrote, she nodded, and then some smoke came in.

It then turned into a scroll, the girls shrieked; they hadn’t seen the smoke since…you probably already know the answer.

Celestia opened the scroll and read the message.

Celestia, I know the girls asked you to bring me back, unfortunately, you’ll guards won’t have a clue where I am. So, Twilight and the rest should give up, I’m not coming back, not until I clear the dragons name. that and I must also guess that a certain coward is reasonable for no other species from ponies are a part of government in equestria. Also, I’m not coming back to Ponyville, not yet.

From the Creed, Spike.

Celestia read out everything, apart from ‘the creed’, the girls then discussed crazy ideas about bringing Spike back, Celestia sighed, she knew something that the mane six didn’t.

She just hoped Spike could get rid of the Templars.

Back in Manehatten.

Spike had just arrived in the West district; he looked around to find one of the gangs, though Thorn was right, he couldn’t seem to find one, but then he was walking down a street, but he soon saw a gang walking around, then tailing a pony into an alleyway.

As Spike was following the gang, he noticed a silver Pegasus stallion on the roof with a silver bow and arrow cutie mark, and a black mane with a black and white tail, he had gotten his bow and was aiming down the street with his arrow, he then fired, Spike heard a little shriek, he looked to see one of the members had been shot.

Spike then rushed in to finish off the rest, and the gang came charging at him, but the leading one got hit by the pony’s arrow, Spike then tomahawked two members as the leader fell with an arrow to the knee.

(Sorry, couldn’t resist)

Then the mugged pony went up to Spike.

“Thank you! I wouldn’t know what happened if you didn’t show up.” The pony said before rushing out of the alleyway, Spike then saw the pony on the roof stumble a bit before falling off and landing on the ground, Spike walked up to the pony.

“Are you ok?” Spike asked, the pony just simply nodded.

“Yeah, this isn’t the first time.” The pony chuckled at the end.

“Who are you?” Spike asked

“My names Silver Arrow, and what about you?” asked

“It’s Spike, and what do you know about the gangs?” Spike asked.

“Ah, well they mainly hang around the ports, it seems to be where they mainly get there info. It seems that supplies and info comes straight through the docks.” Silver said as he began to walk out of the alleyway.

“Meet me at the tavern once you’re done, I’m bored and I need to get more info, I’ll see you soon.” Silver said as he walked out, Spike saw him enter a tavern; he then proceeded to the docks.

Once he reached one port, he saw an isolated ship with no one around except a bunch of ponies and griffons, some unloading the ship filled with boxes of supplies, others talking, there were ten members all together.

Spike silently walked down, noponies could see what would happen, but unfortunately, some of the gang members noticed him, and alerted the rest, soon the eight were ready for Spike, but Spike had chopped the first pony’s neck that had charged at him.

Spike then tomahawked a griffon, and killed two ponies at once with his hidden blades, he then was grabbed from behind by a pony as a griffon got a sword out and swung it at Spike, but Spike flipped the pony over his shoulder as the griffon attacked, causing the pony to be cut, then Spike used his hidden blade on the griffons throat. Spike then pulled his bow and arrow out and fired It at a Griffon flying right at him, causing the griffon to fall in the water, then Spike noticed a pony with a musket in the top of the ship aiming at Spike, he quickly threw his rope dart at the pony, it got lodged in his throat, and when Spike pulled, causing the pony to fall into the water.

Spike retracted his rope dart and then started to hide the bodies by chucking them in the sea, and then he threw the supplies back onto the ship, then breathed his fire on the ship causing it to burn until it sunk to the bottom.

Spike soon left the area, and then saw another ship, isolated from the public, Spike quickly and silently eliminated the gangs and burned the boat and the supplies, and he repeated the act with the last ship.

Spike soon walked into the tavern from before and saw Silver, Silver saw Spike who came over to the table.

“Ah Spike, I have heard of your acts.” Silver said.

“Yeah, who’s in charge?” Spike asked.

“A unicorn, he’s on his flagship, apparently he was hired by the gangs to ship supplies in case local supplies failed.” Silver said.

“Where?” Spike said.

“Open sea, you’ll never be able to reach him without raising suspicion.” Silver said.

“What do you propose? “ Spike said.

“I could use a rowing boat as a distraction; just signal me in when you’re ready.”

Later-

Spike was swimming through the water to the ship that had the chocolate milk glass flag on it, as he swam he stopped for a moment, then he raised his arm, and soon a little boat headed to the ship, Silver had made a little fire on it causing it to start to burn a bit. The crew of the ship soon noticed it and started to panic and were too busy to notice the swimming Drake.

Spike then started to climb the ship silently, he then reached the side where a guard was standing, Spike quickly grabbed him, stabbed him and then threw him over the edge. The Drake then jumped up and saw the leader, Spike quickly got out his bow and arrow, aimed it at him, and as soon as the pony looked at him, an arrow was seen to be sticking out of his eye as he fell.

The crew soon noticed the Drake; the guards got into position will the others of the crew jumped overboard, Spike quickly finished them off ad went in the ship, he then headed for the gunpowder room which had a lantern light, Spike then grabbed the lantern and threw it on the barrels, Spike quickly ran back onto deck and then jumped into the sea as the ship exploded behind him.

Soon Spike was back onto land with Silver walking up to him.

“Well?”

“He’s dead.” Spike said.

“What was with that pony anyway? Was he cursed?” Silver asked.

“No, just blinded with disbelieve of power and fortune.” Spike said

“Well thanks to you I don’t think that the gangs will be here again, if they do, I’ll be able to stop him. But if you need help, I’ll be there to help ya.” Silver said.

Soon Spike was back in Thorns shop, Thorn soon saw Spike.

“Ah Spike, what news do you have?” Thorn asked.

“The West district is freed.” Spike said.

“Well that was quick.” Thorn said.

“I’m off to free the North now.” Spike said leaving.

Spike soon wandered in Manehatten’s farm areas, he noticed three different jobs he would have to do three times, help families from the gangs, help the free farmers, and force the current suppliers not to.

Spike first headed to a home where a stallion was standing in front of three ponies, with a mare and a filly behind him, Spike quickly ran and knocked the first one out, he and the farther pony then beat up the last two.

“Thank you, you’re a true hero.” The stallion said as the mare behind him smiled.

Spike nodded to them then ran off, he soon saw a mare holding a colt and a filly as two ponies and a griffon standing over him, Spike quickly took one out from behind, punch one in the face and kneed another in the face, the Mare and her kids soon got up with tears in their eyes.

“Thank you! You are brave!” the mare said, and then the colt shouted.

“You’re my hero!”

Spike nodded again and ran off; he soon saw a stallion and a mare holding each other on their doorstep as two griffons and a pony leader stand in front of them, Spike quickly knee’s one in the back of the head, falcon punches one in the face and Chuck Norris roundhouse kicks the last one. Dammit Pinkie! Stop messing with my story.

Anyway, the stallion said.

“Thank you kind sir.”

Spike nodded, then ran, he soon found himself looking at small farm lands, probably owned by normal ponies, the crops were cherries, carrots, lettuce and cake. For the love of-Pinkie! Alright they didn’t grow cakes.

He saw a farmer talking with some ponies before the ponies took off with a bag, probably filled with food for the gangs, Spike then tagged the farmer until the farmer was walking through a path with some bushes, and Spike quickly grabbed the pony and raised him.

“Who a-are you?” the pony asked scared.

“Why do you supply the gangs with food?” Spike asked, the pony was scared that if he lied, he wouldn’t leave alive.

“I-I was forced, or they w-would kill me!” he honestly said.

“You will not give them what they need. Alright?” Spike said, the pony quickly nodded, Spike then put him down as the pony ran away.

Spike walked back into the farm district, and then saw a griffon standing over a beaten pony. Spike wondered if the griffon was a farmer or a gang leader, but the griffon seemed worried, so it’s possible that the griffon was a farmer.

When the griffon saw Spike he sighed in relief.

“Excuse me, but the gangs are comin’ for me, ever since they forced us to give our produce to their cause. I plan to sell this myself, can ya stop them from disturbing me while I get my crops?” the griffon asked, Spike nodded.

While the griffon collected his crops, gang members rushed up the hill to the Griffon, but were intercepted by different assortment of weapons. Soon the griffon was done and thanked Spike.

“Thanks for the help.”

Spike nodded and then headed to two more free farms and defended the farmers, one a pony the other a zebra.

Spike also interrogated two more collaborators, and convinced them not to give there produce to the gangs anymore.

Spike soon headed back into Thorns shop, where Thorn was waiting for him.

“Ah, nice to see you again.” Thorn said sarcastically for some reason.

“Yeah, you to.”

“I know were the boss of operations of this district is.” Thorn said.

“Where?”

“By the mill, you won’t be able to get to him easy; his got a lot of guards. You’ll need a distraction.” Thorn said.

“Will you help?”

“No, I think I’ll just stay and read.” Thorn said sarcastically.

“Alright, see you there.” Spike said before leaving.

And now a quote from the Medic from TF2

later~

Spike was swimming in the river that the mill ran through, he soon raised his arm before he saw a metal hand grab and guard and throw him in the water, the guards quickly ran towards Thorn, will the lead pony just stood at the edge if the dock, right before getting stabbed and pulled in by the Drake who got up and finished the rest of the guard with Thorn.

Soon Thorn and Spike were walking through the streets back to the shop, they were having a discussion.

“I still don’t get why those gangs do this.” Thorn sighed.

“They are directed into lies of control over others, who want to just cause chaos.” Spike said.

“Really? Well, I will be able to help you group of yours anytime I can. I’ll make sure the gangs don’t get the district back.” Thorn said as they reached the shop, but Spike didn’t stop, he headed south more.

He soon arrived at the Southern part of Manehatten, where the buildings seem to be easier to climb and ran across since some buildings are connected together.

Spike soon climbed on the rooftops, and had a look at the rooftops, he then noticed a brown Earth pony Stallion with a black mane, and he seemed to have two things around his front hooves. The pony ran and laughed until he bumped into the Drake, and fell to the ground before looking up, he saw Spikes outfit and smiled.

“Nice to meet you Assassin.” The pony said.

“Who are you?” Spike asked.

“I am Shadow Blade, and you are?”

“Spike. Now, can you tell me anything about the gangs?” Spike asked.

“Unfortunately, not much, I know the identity of their providers but not much else.” Shadow said.

(Hey I kinda noticed, Silver Arrow and Shadow Blades first names are the same as two powerful hedgehogs)

“That will be enough.” Spike said.

“But I can get my…friends to help find some information on their hideout.” Shadow said.

“I won’t tell if you’re a thief.” Spike said, Shadow chuckled.

“You’ve been studying haven’t you?”

“No, just read about you in a book two years ago.” Spike said smugly, Shadow just laughed.

“Alright, well, there’s lord Ronan, then Lady Make up, and finally, Filthy Rich.”

Spike was shocked at the last name he heard, wasn’t Filthy Rich Diamond Tiara’s farther?

“Did Filthy Rich come from Ponyville?”

“Yeah, how did you know?” Shadow asked curious.

“Just, memories left forgotten.” Spike said, Shadow understood what he meant.

“Alright, see you back up here.” Shadow said before they both ran off on the rooftops.

Spike soon walked in the streets filled with ponies looking at Spike with snouts in the air in disgust, Spike just ignored them, he soon saw a Stallion talk to a cloaked figure, the stallion soon handed a bag of bits to the hooded pony and used his hoof to tell him to go away.

Once the hooded pony left and the stallion started to walk, Spike quickly grabbed him and pulled him into an Alleyway, spike soon Spoke will his blade was almost cutting the Stallions throat.

“Are you Lord Ronan?”

“Y-Yes, why?” the stallion said shaking in fear.

“Why do you supply the gangs?”

“Because I’m given protection in return.” Ronan said.

“You’d let others suffer for your own safety?”

Ronan simply gulped in fear then screamed a little.

“I-I Promise I-I won’t help them again! I swear!” Ronan said begging for Freedom.

“Very well, but if I find out you do it again.” Spike poked his blade a little deeper, not enough to pierce his skin though.

“It will not be pretty.” Ronan nodded furiously and was then let go, and ran away.

Spike soon spotted a Mare wearing so much make up, you’ll think her face is a cream pie

(baddumtss. Lame joke done.)

Anyway, Spike was able to trick her into running into the alleyway with some fake makeup, but was soon grabbed by Spike.

“Lady Make Up?”

The mare nodded.

“You better start cut your supply lines with the gangs, or it’ll not be good for you.”

The mare nodded again.

Spike let her go as Lady Make Up ran home to update her makeup.

Spike then got on the rooftops and ran until he saw a familiar mare walking with a bunch of others as they trotted into the street; meanwhile Filthy Rich waved them off, before he went back, a Hooded Drake was in front of him.

Spike quickly ran at Filthy rich and pinned him on the ground.

“Never thought that the little dragon from Ponyville would come to kill me.” Filthy said waiting for his doom.

“I won’t finish you, if you stop supplying the gangs.” Spike said.

“Really? But aren’t they charity ponies?”

“No.” Spike simply said.

“Alright.” Spike said getting up and walking away.

(Yeah, I got nothing.)

Spike and Shadow soon meet on the rooftop again.

“So what do you have on the gangs?”

“There main base is the Flams Famous Cider.”

“And my Thieves are willing to help.” Shadow said, Spike nodded.

“Thanks, we’ll meet here tomorrow,” Spike said, Shadow nodded, Spike soon ran on the rooftops, until he reach the North District, he then Ran through the streets and made it to Thorns Shop, Thorn and Spike then sat down.

“So Spike?” Thorn asked.

“Tomorrow, we strike there HQ, I’ll get people to help.”

“So you’re going to free Manehatten.” Thorn asked.

“We will.” Spike said, ready for a fight.

Spike then walked up to the next level, ad went into Thorns guest room, and fell on the bed, and closed his eyes.

He needed the rest, for tomorrow, the Templars would lose a city, and a leader.

Manehatten part 3

Spike woke up the next day, he then walked into the back room where Thron was drinking some coffee.

"Morning." Thorn said.

"Morning." Spike said.

"So what now?" Thorn asked.

"I'm going to get a friend of mine from the West district, then we head for the South."Spike said as he walked out and headed West. Where he went into a pub and immediately spotted Silver, as he walked over, the Silver pony noticed the Drake walk over.

"Ah Spike, what do you need?" He asks.

"I need you to come with me." Spike said, Silver finished off his drink and got up.

"Lead the way." He said, Spike nodded and they both exited the building heading back East for Thorns shop.

Then Spike and Silver enters the shop and Thorn was there waiting for him.

"Finally." Thorn said.

"Now?" Silver asked, in a bored voice.

"South." Spike said as he and the two ponies walked through the streets, it a lot of ponies seemed to be in cheerful moods, probably since the gangs power in the districts had been taken away.

They soon reached the building where Spike had meet Shadow, Spike gave Thorn a lift up will Silver got himself up on the roof, once they were up, there was Shadow waiting for Spike.

"There you are. Who are these two?" Shadow asked.

"Alright, I think we should all introduce ourselves." Spike said.

So once introductions were out of the way, Shadow asked.

"So what's the plan?"

"Ok, this is the plan." Spike said as he and his three friends huddled up as the plan began.

Later at night

As a convoy of carts headed into the cider factory, it was given the clear by the guards and headed inside, but once the carts were parked inside and were left for tomorrow, two ponies hopped out, they started to sneak past the guards and though the factory, but as they passed the main office, they heard a conversation.

"What do you mean we have no control!?"

"I'm sorry miss Gilda, but we are getting no food, no imports and no finance."

"Grrr. What about the fleet we hired?"

"Sunk."

"Dammit! Urgh...I'm gonna find out what's the cause of this. Please leave."

Soon a frightened pony assistant ran out, the ponies ignored it and continued until they reached the fuse box.

"What's the time?" One asked, the other pony looked at his watch.

"Hit it!" The other pony said, so the first pony opened the box, pulled out his blade and stabbed it in the middle, causing the power to go out.

"What the!?"

"What's going on?"

"Make sure those workers are still under!"

Meanwhile on top of the Factory, a guard was guarding the roof, but he soon gurgled and then fell off, he had just been shot with an arrow and it plunged into his throat.

"Nice shot" Shadow said as Silvers target fell.

"Thanks." Silver said as he, Shadow and some of the brotherhood of thieves rushed quietly to Spike and Thorn who where next to two metal cables that stretched from the top of a tower on the building they were standing on, to two windows.

The thieves Shadow and Silver lined up to different cables, the first to hop in was Spike and Shadow, now half of the thrives were equipped with small blades and hookblades, while the other half are equipped with metal bows and a number of arrows.

They waited until the two ponies who had broken the fuse box took the windows off.

"Remember Shadow, one team protects the archers, another clear the guards, another burn the cider or anything else that would help the gangs and destroy the machinery." Spike said, Shadow nodded and put in a cocky grin.

"Gotcha."

Soon Shadow jumped on the cable using his hookblade while Spike used his tomahawk, the easily landed on the cat walk, where the rooms where completely dark, Spike and Shadow then walked away as Silver, Thorn and the rest of the thieves made it through, the windows went back in place, and the groups,Archers, team A, Team B and Team C. Although some of the thieves and Thorn would follow Spike who would head for Gilda.

Soon the lights came back on and the guards on the catwalks on on different levels. One of the Guards tried to ring the alarm, but was quickly answered with an arrow to the head.

"Remember, go for the Head. And if anyone hits the knee, well you just made an overused joke!" Silver said, breaking the 4th wall.

The groups quickly split up, team B was getting rid of the guards that showed threats, the archers covered by team A, so fought off the guards who tried to get rid of them. Silver was laughing like crazy as the arrows flew.

Meanwhile Shadow had headed down with his crew as they finally found the machines, and also the storage room where the barrels of Cider where on the shelves, and in the middle of the room, a pile of hay, Shadow smirked.

"Let's burn this crap." Shadow said as the thieves started to grab lanterns and others grabbing tools to jab into the machine.

Meanwhile Spike and Thorn were walking through the catwalks and the factory, trying to find Gilda, sure they ran into some guards, but they were ether meet by a tomahawk, or a metal hand.

They then saw a big brick box with a window and a door, this was clearly the top office,but as they ran toward the door, the door exploded with some of the walls, Spike and Thorn ducked in time, but some of the thieves had been blown away, some were seriously injured, others ether passed out or dead.

Once the smoke cleared, Spike and Thorn saw about ten guards armed with muskets and in the middle of them a cannon, behind it was the griffon herself.

"Well, well, if it isn't the little baby." Gilda said.

"I'm no longer the baby dragon you remembered."

"I know, your even a bigger baby dweeb!" She said as she laughed, she then walked infront of the cannon and pulled out a sword.

"Now you two get ready to be chopped into mince meat!" Gilda said.

Spike looked around to see anything to help him, he then looked behind the cannon and saw a barrel of gunpowder, he slowly reached for one of his pistols.

"Charge!" Gilda said as Spike quickly drew his pistol, aimed for the barrel and pulled the trigger.

Everything suddenly seemed to move in slow motion, the little cartridge flew through the sky and past Gilda until it pierced the barrel, where fire began to tear the planks away from the barrel and splitting the wood apart. The shrapnel of wood and splinters quickly flew into the guards, where some of them where flying due to the explosions force.

Soon soled was moving a regular pace and Spike and Thorn quickly ducked, once the explosion stopped Spike and Thorn looked over to see the guards were laying down, with no motion, all except a griffon who was breathing heavily.

"Spike!"

Spike turned to see Shadow, Silver and the thieves.

"What do we do with the workers?"

Spike thought about then stood up.

"Get those carts ready, get the wounded and workers on there first then the rest. I have to take care of something." Spike said as he walked towards Gilda, Shadow nodded then directed his thieves to the location of the workers and the wounded thieves.

As Spike kneeled over Gilda, she just looked at him with hatred.

"Why'd you do this?"

"To get revenge...I was promised that Dash and those ponies would pay...that's all I wanted."

"You'd let ponies, griffons, zebras and others be frightened of you for your own greed?" Spike asked.

"Ah...it doesn't matter. Well free him... You can't stop us." Gilda said as she slowly passed on and Spike closed her eyes.

"Those whose only pursuit is greed, will be destroyed by there goals." Spike said as he walked away to the carts, which had been loaded with the thieves, wounded, and workers, the lead one had Thorn, Silver and Shadow at the front, as Spike walked to them, Shadow held a hoof out to pull him up.

"You've done it." Shadow said with a smile as Spike was pulled up and the convoy of thieves was ready, they soon left the factory, whose machinery and surplus was burning and jammed.

The next day. At the thieves Brotherhood.

Spike woke up In a hammock, he slowly got out of it and walked through the hallway and down the stairs, he soon reached the main room which was a pub, he spotted Thorn, Shadow and Silver. All at a table, having a laugh.

As Spike walked over to them and have a seat, the three ponies all congratulated him.

"Thanks to you, Manehatten is free!" Shadow said.

"Yes, but I have to go." Spike said.

"So soon?" Silver asked.

"Sorry, but Dove will want to know what's happened." Spike said.

"Well, no matter where you go, your considered a hero here in Manehatten." Thorn said.

"Here here!" Silver said. Spike nodded and headed out of the bar.

He soon hoped on a train to the frontier, once he arrived he headed to Dove's mansion, he soon walked through the door where Dove was sitting next to the fireplace, He then noticed his Drake student arriving.

"Ah, so what's the news?"

"The Templars are ridded from Manehatten."

"You have done well in the last few days."

"It's what I have to do." Spike said.

"We'll get some rest, you train more tomorrow."

Spike did rest, it would be awhile until his tomahawk meet a neck.

Apploosa part 2

Spike and Nightingale had finally arrived in Applossa, on the way, Nightingale told Spike that her Assassin order had good control of the faction of the town they controlled, but very little outside of the faction.

meanwhile Spike had been seeing some weird visions every night of the trip to Apploosa.

The first night

As Spike fell asleep, he started to dream. In it he saw Gardon again, but this time, he had a beard and moustache, Spike was a bit impressed. But Gardon was on a castle wall, buildings were burning, sword and shots were heard, and he was holding a pony on the shoulders. The pony had red fur with brown hair, wearing a little bit of armour.

"The throne was mine!" The pony said.

"Wanting something does not make it your right." Gardon said.

"What do you know?" The pony asked.

"That a true leader empowers the people he rules." Gardon replied.

"I will lead ponykind into a new world!" The pony replied.

"Che nessuno ricordi il tuo nome (may no one remember your name) requiescat in pace." Gardon said.

"You cannot kill me. No stallion can murder me!" The pony yelled, Gardon glared daggers right into his soul.

"then I leave you in the hands of fate!" Gardon said, he then let the pony go as he fell down into the inferno below as Gardon just walked away.

The second night

Spike saw Gardon, whose hair had turned old and grey, who was coughing as a light green mare with dark red hair, along with altitude filly jumping next to him, who had red fur and brown hair.

They were walking towards a bench where Gardon coughed again.

"You should of stayed home." The mare said as she helped Gardon sit down on the bench.

"I am home." He said as the mare gave him a quick kiss.

"We'll be right back." She said as she grabbed the fillies hoof, who was skipping as they walked to a kiosk, Gardon gav ether a little wave before a pony sat down and started to talk about the difference between Florence mares and Rome mares.

"Firenze, is not the problem." Gardon said as he started to breath heavily,and grabbed his chest, the pony also grabbed his left claw, Gardon looked at him and the pony smiled, who then put a hoof onto his shoulder.

"Get some rest." The pony said as he stood up and walked away, as Gardon gave him an angry glare, he looked towards the mare and Filly, he gave one more smile be he leaned back.

Then there was a close up of the fillies and mares face as they see the Drake lying dead on the bench, time seemed to slow down as they dropped their food and rushed towards him. The vision then moved away from Gardon and the mare and Filly, looking a a tall building as an eagle flew by and screeched. It then saw a Tuscan house and slowly move down then forward to see a desk filled with papers as there is one letter that had the name 'Sophia' on it with a red Assassin stamp, all the while Gardon's voice was heard.

When I was a young drake, I had liberty, but I did not see it...I had time, but I did not know it...and I had love, but I did not feel it. May decades would pass before I understood the meaning of all three...and now in the a twilight of my life, this understanding has passed into contentment. Love, liberty and time - once so disposable are the fuels that drive me forward. And love was especially mia caro...for you, our children, our brothers and sisters, and for the vast and wonderful world that gave us life and keeps us guessing.

Endless affection mia Sophia.

Forever yours,

Gardon Auditore.

The third night

This one surprised Spike, this vision wasn't about Gardon anymore, instead he saw what looked like a port that existed slime time before he was hatched, it then switched to what looked like a pony but had bat like wings coming out of his robes, he also had a hood on his head, some leather armour, and a pint of ale. He also noticed that the pony had slited eyes like a dragons.

Then a zebra came up and touched him on his shoulder, he looked left to see the zebra as he smiled. The two hit each others pints with each others and take a sip of their drinks. The zebra then walked off as the pony in robes got back into his original position.

Just then, some ponies in white uniforms came in, followed by a pony wearing white duke robes on him, the ponies in uniforms cleared a table that already had some ponies their, but threw off their drinks to make way for the duke pony.

The pony from before in robes, looked at the duke for a while before he looked at the zebra from before and motioned him about the duke.

The zebra then walked up friendly to a group of ponies and said cheers to three of them as they hit theirs pints, right before he threw a ponies head into the table, and hit another with his pitcher, the guards took noticed as the zebra and another pony started to pretend to fight.

The robes pony then slid a bottle on the table as he walked through the zebra and ponies that were taking care of the guards, and as he walked through one guard headed towards him, but a bottle had also been flung at the pony, who caught it, dodged the Guards attack and smashed the bottle onto the back of his head.

As he was ready to fight the duke who has pulled a sword out, a pony grabbed him from behind who he elbowed, but also caused his hold to fall back showing his face, he had purple fur with a red mane.

He then dodged and hit away the dukes sword, before stabbing the duke in the abdomen, and pushed the duke onto a table, ending the dukes life. The pony then pulled up the dukes coat and took what looked like a bag a bit's.

Then he saw a bunch of ponies in white uniforms holding flintlocks running along a dock before they stopped on the edge. Soon a pony with maroon fur and black hair walked past them and onto the edge of the dock, he looked out to a ship that was sailing out. He then raised a hoof and swing it around while walking back along the dock, followed by the ponies in white uniforms.

Meanwhile on the ship, the pony from before wearing the robes was holding the wheel as the crew around him celebrated, he turned the wheel around and his ship sailed out of the dock.

Soon Spike saw the open seas with two ships, one was the ship he saw the robed pony on earlier, and another was following behind them. The robed pony was standing at the back of his ship, holding a telescope, looking at the incoming ship, he handed the telescope to a crew member and then yelled to the crew.

Four cannons were moved into place in slots on the back of the ship, they were loaded and fired at the ship chasing them, it only caused minor damage though. The robed pony was on the wheel again and quickly turned it causing the ship to quickly turn around, but was able to get its broadside cannons a shot at the ship. This time it caused a lot of damage to the ship, taking out some sailors even.

Soon the ships were side by side, grapple hooks grabbed the sides of the ships. Soon the first gun shots were heard, from some rifle ponies on the crows nest, the robed pony saw this and headed towards one of the masts. He grabbed onto the rope, pulled out a pistol and shot something, causing the rope to pull him up to the top, where he jumped from his ship to the other one and jumped down and stabbed the two rifle ponies.

He then headed towards the deck, were he grabbed a pole and threw it at a pony who was pointing a musket at him, and before the pony fell, he used him as a pony shield as someone tried to shot him. He then pulled out a sword and stabbed the guard.

He then walked up the stars where the red pony was, and in the background, the zebra from the pub was on his knees being held by two ponies in white uniforms. The robed pony and the red one started to duel with there swords, until the robed ponies sword was swatted away.

But that didn't stop the robed pony. He blocked the other ponies attack with his hidden blade and threw him into the wheel. Where his head got stuck, the robed pony then walked over, grabbed the wheel, and turned it, there was a cracking sound heard.

Fourth night

This dream didn't have Gardon in it, more the dragon like pony, or the griffon. Instead it was a flashback, to one year that Twilight and her friends decided to help with the Applebucking season. It was important to him since it was the day his interest in Rarity started to lose.

Spike was forced to come along, not getting a day without work was usual for him. He was sent to help the CMC since he wasn't 'grown up' enough. He soon found the three girls hauling baskets of apples into a cart, one was having problems with hers. She had yellow fur, with a red mane and tail, with a red bow in her hair. And deep red eyes, she was about to fall and drop all the apples but Spike quickly caught her.

"Don't worry I gotcha." He said as he helped the filly up.

"Thank ya kindly Spike." The filly said as she then chucked the basket into the cart.

"Don't worry Applebloom" Spike said.

"Alright, move yer butt Spike and haul those baskets into the cart." Applebloom said as she got another basket up onto her head, Spike chucked and picked up another.

Soon the entire cart was filled with the baskets, Twilight had came up to inspect, but found no one there.

"Where are those four?" She asked.

While Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo were in the clubhouse planning new ways to get cutie marks, while Spike and Applebloom was on a hill, looking at the sunset.

Spike had noticed something as well, that Applebloom's head was resting on his shoulder and she seemed to be hugging him, but he didn't seem to mind.

"There you are!"

Spike and Applebloom jumped up and turned around to see a very angry looking Twilight, before Spike could respond, Twilight grabbed him with her magic and started to walk away, Spike reached out to Applebloom, who also reached out to him. They slowly shrunk from each other as they got further apart.

Present time

Back to present day, Spike and Nightingale began to walk towards the den, along the way, they saw a bunch of guards walking around, they were lucky they didn't recognised Spike. Until they walked through a little plaza, and somepony was holding a poster with Spike on it, and a group of eight guards were nearby.

"There he is!" Shouted one of the guards, the rest nodded and started to charge.

Spike and Nightingale were able to react quickly, Nightingale flared her wings out and took flight while Spike ran to the closest building and began to climb it, while the guards just blindly charged like a bull charging at red.

Soon, Spike and Nightingale were on the roof, watching the guards try to climb the building, but failed miserably as they fell onto each other like dominos, causing Nightingale to laugh at them.

"Ah. These guards are such a laugh!" She said, wiping a tear from her eye in laughter, Spike simply nodded. But Nightingale nudged him.

"Come on, you gotta admit. That was funny." She said.

"Sorry, I'm not in the mood for humour right now." Spike said.

"Oh come on. Lets go big boy." She said as she giggled and walked along the roof, with Spike following her.

She lead him off the rods and back on the road, where Nightingale then showed Spike something he couldn't believe, a bunch of guards that looked like kids were all lined up below a platform that had two guards with muskets in hooves and an announcer who was talking to the ponies.

"Why are we here?" Spike asked.

"To finish something before we head back to the den. That pony there has been taking colts and forcing them into the guard, he's an operative for Flams company." She said.

"Any idea in that big brain of yours?" She asked, Spike looked at the staircase to the platform, that leads behind the ponies.

"How good of an aim are you with those?" He asked pointing to her pistols, she grinned and pulled out two.

"Just give me the signal and I'll take those two out." She said.

"I'll take the agent." He said as he pulled out one of his own pistol.

He carefully walked up onto the platform as he sneaked up behind the announcer and levelled his pistol to behind his head, he then raised his arm, and then clenched his fist.

The two musket armed guards and announcer, soon all went flying in different directions, the guards to the right, and the announcer's into the crowd of guards below. Spike and Nightingale quickly flew and ran away from the scene, and disappeared from the guards eyes a second time.

Apploosa part 3

As Spike and Nightingale walked into the bureau, after evading the royal guards. The den being filed with flags of the Assassin sign, weapons hanging on some walls, and pictures of ponies and other species. Some crossed out. They sat at a table with a map of the region, with it being split into three. North, East and West. The North seemed to be a light blue colour while the other two seemed to be a grey colour.

"Now, let's update you at the situation at hand. So far, we have been able to liberate the North sector entirely from Templars, but they try to come back once or twice. Like earlier today. But we haven't even started to find out what they're planning to do in the East and West."

"Where's the factory?" Spike asked. Nightingale smirked.

"Right in the middle of all three, just like Manehatten."

"Alright. Is there anyone that could help me?" Spike asked.

"Well, possibly. We got a message from the West District, which has the local law enforcement there. Saying that a new sheriff would be willing to help out and explain. And there has been some suspicions as a ex-Lunar guard is investigating the Cider factory. Seems like he wants to know what exactly The Templars are doing. So he might know a thing or two in the East district." She said. Spike Scanned the Map to find the Sheriff's office, he found it to be a little blue dot. He then rose from his seat.

"Alright. Thank you for the information."

"Anytime tiger...oh! I Almost forgot! Whenever your in trouble or need to get rid of some guards. Do this." She made a fist with her talon. " and will be able to help."

"How?"

"You'll find out. Now go get 'em." She said with a wink as Spike walked outside the den.

Spike headed for the West district, thinking the sheriff might be more co-operative then the Guard. He was still on the run after all. As he made his way there,he was almost spotted by the royal guard, but was able to hid in some crowds. He then found himself in front of the office. But as he walked in the building, he was unaware of the Pegasus guard that had spotted him. The guard flew off to warn the others.

Meanwhile as Spike entered he noticed somepony right away. A yellow Stallion Earth pony with an orange mane and tail. He wore a Stetson and a brown vest with a bronze star on it.

"Are you a- wait. Is that you Spike?" The pony asked.

"Yep, hello Braeburn. Long time no see." Spike said.

"Jet...Ah heard about what happened in Ponyville. Both when ya left and with Trixie. Did ya really take on all them ponies?" He asked.

"With some help, yes. But I'd like to forget something about that place. I'm here because you know what's going on here. What are the Templars are doing here?" Spike asked.

"Well...ya certainly have changed over tha years...anyway. There's been reports, or well, rumours. Of some poachers outside of town shooting Buffalo, then skinning 'em and sellin' them on tha black market."

"Where can I find them?" Spike asked.

"On the outskirts of tha west side on town. Ah'll help ya. Ah can't stand for them no good-"

"Halt!"

Braeburn looked behind Spike to see four Royal guards, each holding a musket. Spike still kept his back turned to them.

"Spike the dragon. You are to come with us back to Ponyville, to Princess Celestia's student, Twilight Sparkle." The leader said as he Approached Spike, he grabbed his left arm.

Spike quickly elbowed him in the muzzle causing him to grab it in pain, dropping the musket. Spike punched him in the chest two more times before uppercutting him, sending him into the air for a while right before fall to. The ground unconscious. The rest of the Guards got ready to fight. Spike deflected the first one's attack and head butted him, causing the guard to fall. But Spike was Nearly hit by a bayonet but dodged it in time. He grabbed it and pulled it towards him, causing the guard to let it go but still lung towards Spike. He quickly held his right arm out as the guard flew into it, knocking the guard out as the pony fell to the ground. The last guard charged straight at spike screaming. He just moved to the side, held a leg out, letting the guard tumble along the ground, knocking him out once he hit the wall. Braeburn stood there with an opened jaw and widened eyes.

"Ya...Ya just knocked out four of Celestia's finest."

"Well, we should get going them, because if this is the finest, no wonder those poachers are getting away with this. But first let's hid these guys" Spike said as he grabbed one and started to drag the guard, Braeburn followed suit. Soon all the unconscious guards where in a nearby cell.

Spike walked out of the building, with Braeburn following. They headed West, which seemed to have less royal guards as they went. Spike guess it was because there was enough enforcement there. But they did come across a barren street, expect for the four guards blocking the way.

"How are we supposed ta get through this?" Braeburn asked. Spike simply raised his hand a clenched it. An eagle flew overhead and screeched, then four arrows implanted themselves into the guards, causing them to fall dead.

"Well...that was unexpected."

"What's done is done. Now let's move." Spike said, Braeburn nodded and they moved on.

They soon arrived at what looked like an abandoned warehouse, guarded by two ponies with muskets. Spike quickly spotted a smashed window next to a stair of crates. He ran, followed by Braeburn. Both making sure the ponies didn't see them, and they climbed there way up to the window and made there way in.

they soon found themselves around crates and crates, and they seemed to be on the first floor because below they saw tons of ponies with muskets and huge crates. Along with some barrels of gunpowder.

"What do we-" Braeburn was silenced by a claw as Spike shushed him. He overheard a conversation three ponies where having.

"How many skins did we get."

"Only ten today."

"Only ten!? Last time we got about thirty!"

"Sorry, but with the guard increase and local authority becoming suspicious. We've had to be more careful."

"...fine. Let's get ready to ship this. We'll make a ton of bits from this."

That was when Spike noticed the barrel of gunpowder next to the three, which lead a trail of gunpowder barrels all the way to the exit. Spike pulled out one of his double barrel flintlocks and aimed.

"Spike. Ah don't think-" Braeburn had no time to explain as the hot cartridge hit one of the gunpowder barrels, causing shrapnel to fly into nearby ponies. A chain reaction caused the barrels to exploded. Soon the entire warehouse was on fire, as an explosion bursts out of the front door. Braeburn and Spike quickly exited the building via window and jumped from the crates as fire burst we out from the window.

The two got themselves up on there hooves and legs, they watched as the warehouse fell down to the ground in flames.

"Well...that ain't how it would usually happen. Ya know, guards and what not. But good work."

"Thank you. But I got to go, I have some more business in the East district."

"Good luck. It might explain why tha guards have been acting funny."

"Excuse me?" Spike asked.

"They seem ta just let some criminal varmints get away with some stuff. The criminals always seem ta have some sort of glass with chocolate milk in it."

"Alright, thank you. We may even meet again." Spike said as he walked back to town.

He soon found himself at a bar in the East district. He thought he might be able to pick some information up. Like in Canterlot. The barkeep came up to him.

" What'll ya have?"

"Pint of ale." Spike said as he placed some bits on the counter. The barkeep took the bits and went to the other side of the counter and filled the pint with ale. The pint slide down the counter until Spike's claw grabbed it. The drake took a huge sip of the ale, he then noticed somepony looking at him.

He was a blue Pegasus stallion with a lighter blue mane and tail. His cutie mark was a sword with two wings popping out from it. The stallion seemed to be keeping his eye on Spike.

But before Spike confronted The Pegasus. Four ponies which looked like the stereotypical western robbers, barged In with flintlocks in hoof. The leader who seemed to be a giant, was drinking a glass of chocolate milk.

"Alright, everypony hooves up!" One of them said. All of the ponies raised there fore hooves, even the blue pony that had looked at Spike early. Spike just sat there, staring into his ale.

"Hey, drake. That includes you to!" One of them says slowly walking up to him. Spike guessed by the tone of his voice, the robber was new to this.

"I said. Put your hands up!" The pony said as he grabbed Spike's shoulder. Spike activated his blade and he swung around. Cutting the robbers throat who fell to the ground. The leader choked on his milk, while the other two weren't quick enough to react as a Spike brought out his other double barrel flintlock and shot both of them.

Spike looked at the last one who was aiming his flintlock at him with a Smile. Until a sword made it's way through his chest. As the sword pulled itself back into the chest and behind the leader. Spike saw the pony who was eyeing him before.

As the leader fell, Spike quickly ran outside and started to climb roof's. He didn't want more attention from the guard then he already did. He soon found himself far from the bar.

"Nice shooting. At least somepony is doing something."

Spike got In a fighting stance to defend himself from the ponies voice. He turned around to see the pony that had killed the leader with him.

"Who are you? And What is your interest in me?" Spike asked.

"Calm down. My name is Bladechaser, ex-lunar guard." Spike slowly got out of his fighting stance.

"You continued to look at me in the bar. Care to answer why?"

"Yeah. Ever since the incident in Ponyvillle, The Lunar and Royal guard have been searching for you. And let me tell you this. It was the hardest months of the guard I think they've ever gone through. Your hard to catch I'll give you that." Bladechaser said.

"Mind telling me why you quit?" Spike asked, Bladechaser just laughed.

"Yeah, Blueblood sent in a special order, saying I was meddling with Royal affairs. I'm rogue now. But I think I'm doing more then the Royal guard is." This caught Spike's interest.

"What ever do you mean?"

"The guard 'round this district's letting criminals run wild and free. I've investigated it and found out that ponies that work for Flam have been bribing the head officer of the Royal guard, East district." Bladechaser said.

"Do you know where they meet?"

"Yeah, about a few miles North from here, in a tavern." Bladechaser said.

"Alright, thank you for the information." Spike said as he started to head North. While Bladechaser flew off to do his own business.

Spike soon looked through a window of a tavern to see a royal guard officer with two guards with muskets. And three other ponies, two with muskets, the other with a bag. Probably filled with bits.

What they didn't notice is a metal cable which connected the building Spike was standing on to their one. But Spike did. He pulled out his tomahawk and got read for a running jump.

If you where on the street below, and you looked up. You would see Spike sliding along a metal cable with a tomahawk before he crashed through the other building's window.

As he landed and got up, he noticed the guards and ponies with muskets where ready with there bayonets. The pony with the bits seemed to be trying to pull a flintlock out of it's holster. While the officer pulled out a sword.

Spike and the officers clashed sword and tomahawk, until Spike noticed all the others aiming there muskets at him. So he quickly grabbed the officer and used him as a shield as cartridges made there way into the officers body. Killing him. Spike got ready for the ponies who where about to attack.

As a guard and a regular pony both attacked at once, Spike pulled the guards towards him with the musket before stabbing the guard with it and shooting the pony behind him. Killing both together. Spike then blocked the last regular pony's musket with his tomahawk and stabbed him in the throat with his left hidden blade. Spike then pulled out his first pistol which still had a cartridge in it and shot the last guard. He the climbed out of the window and onto the roof. Before he reloaded his two pistols and headed back to the bureau.

As he arrived, he saw Nightingale and a bunch of other assassin's readying crossbows. Nightingale saw him and smiled.

"Hey there tiger. Whatcha find?" She asked.

" I have finished the Templar operations both districts."

"Really? Well, I think after this mission we can clean up what the Templars started."

"What is this mission?" Spike asked.

"To kill Flam. The guards are on to his doings. bribery, theft, murder. And no one can save him today...you interested in joining?" Nightingale asked. Spike just grinned as he pulled put his bow.

"When your ready."

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When Spike, Nightingale and the assassin's arrived. Flam and his loyal Templars and the Royal guard where having a fire fight In front of the factory. The Assassin's each took a position on the nearby buildings. Spike could see Flam dead ahead.

"On your go Spike." Nightingale said aiming her crowbar at one of the Templars. Spike pulled out an arrow and aimed it at Flam. He pulled the bow back as far as he could and took a deep breath before letting go.

Flam looked to his right only to see the arrow make it's way towards him. He had no time as it impaled itself between his eyes. He fell dead as arrows started to fly into his followers.

Soon all the Templars laid dead, the guard went over to investigate as the assassin's fled to the bureau.

"Nice job Spike. We'll be able to clean this town of anymore Templars." Nightingale said.

"Alright, my job is done here." Spike said as he started to walk away.

"Aww. Can't you stay here with me?" Nightingale said putting on a pouting face.

"That face only ever worked once on me." He said, Nightingale huffed.

"Oh yeah? Who?"

"I'd...rather not say."

"Ok...thank you for the help Spike. I'll see ya when I see ya." Nightingale said. Spike nodded and headed for the train station. As he headed home on the train he went into throught,

His trails on Flim where near to nothing. He was pretty sure Blueblood was in Canterlot castle and he knew Discord was in the gardens. He could only hope that news of Flim popped up. Because when it did. He would kill him, then Go after Blueblood. Hopefully stopping Blueblood.

Canterlot part 1

It had been two years since Flam’s death, And Spike returned to more training for his next mission. The Homestead had also changed, Dinky and Pipsqueak had gone further in their relationship, and a new pony mysteriously appeared out of nowhere. Doctor Whooves, many times had Spike seen him and Ditzy running all over the place, or hopping in the blue box. Plus some small adventures battling the wilderness and other events.

Spike walked up from the basement and walked through the hallways. He made his way to the bedroom and saw White Dove lying in the bed. The old stallion smiled and motioned for Spike to come sit next to him. Spike took a chair and sat in front of his mentor. White Dove coughed furiously before smiling again.

“My student, do you bring news?”

“Yes mentor. It was reported in the paper Flim is now he is a lieutenant in the Royal Guard. I plan to meet with some comrades in Canterlot to get more information before finding him. And ending his life.” Spike explained. White Dove nodded.

“Very well, go. End this Templar’s life.” White Dove pointed at the door before coughing again. Spike got up and walked out of the room, but not before looking at his master once more. See him breathing heavily. Spike smiled before turning to the door and pulling his hood up.

Spike walked through the homestead, waving to some of the ponies he came by, Crafter, Dinky and Pipsqueak. He soon made his way to the frontier town and the train station.

He boarded a train for Canterlot as he set off on his mission. He had gotten into the diner car with quill, ink and paper. He write down a message before quickly blowing it with green fire, scaring some of the few ponies in the train.

As the train stopped in the Canterlot train station, Spike walked through the steam and walked through the street. His target, a local pub.

He walked in, seeing some usual sites as he leaned against a wall and looked for his target. Nothing odd, usual drunk ponies and gangs if friends hanging out and laughing.

Spike soon say his target, a rather large pony in a black hood sitting at a table in the back corner. Spike got off of the wall and slowly made his way towards her. The pony noticing him but not reacting, Spike grabbed a chair and sat down with the two.

“It is nice to see you face to face once again Spike.”

“It’s nice to see you to Luna.” Spike replied.

Alright, allow me to explain. Spike had gotten the idea when he went and burned the walls of Twilight’s that Luna could help with tracking down the Templars. He had asked her to keep this secret from anyone else, and she did. Over all the years of Spike roaming and killing, they stayed in touch.

“So Spike, what information do you seek?” Luna asked.

“Have you heard of someone called Flim?” Spike asked.

“Ah Yes, the new lieutenant in my sisters Guard.”

“A new lieutenant? Yes. But he is also one of the last of the main Templars. Do you have anything against or about him that could be useful?” Luna was slightly shocked by this.

“Well, unfortunately, I cannot do anything to affect Celestia’s Royal Guard. Much like she cannot interfere with my Night Guard. But many of my guards on their night patrols have seen some Royal Guards committing small crimes like theft, or even assaulting some ponies. Many ponies are beginning to lose faith in my sisters guards. Due to the events and complaints from Appaloosa two years ago, and now this.”

“It could be a possible strategy the Templars are trying, losing trust in the guard might lead to fighting against the guard and Celestia. Giving the Templars are clear gateway to power.” Spike said, Luna chuckled.

“You really have grown, mentally and physically over these years.” Spike just laughed and smirked.

“Well, when life chucks crap at you like it did to me. Character is usually developed. But aside from that, do you know who might be whose giving these guards orders?”

“Flim’s second in command is possibly the one who orders these guards to steal or assault. He’s the only one next to Flim that isn’t well known but has very great power.” Luna suggested.

“Do you know where he normally stays?” Spike asked.

“That…guard, is usually seen around the brothel, south of here.” Luna said with disgust.

“Alright, do you have any other leads?” Spike asked.

“That’s all I now so far here, but some of my guards have reported suspiciously heavily armed merchant ships and cargo being hauled into warehouses, North of here.” Luna said. Spike soon stood up.

“Alright, thank you for helping Luna. Hopefully when this is over, we can socialise and catch up.” Spike said. Luna also stood up and offered her hoof out for a hoofshake. Spike smirked and shook her hoof. The two walked out of the pub and headed in opposite directions.

Spike soon learned that he was slowly entering the poorer part of town. The buildings and streets seemed to be more beaten up and paint dried and crumbling off. He then came across what seemed like the brothel, and sat down on a bench to hide himself from the guards and his target.

He soon saw a group of guards all surrounding one formally dressed guard. Spike knew this was his target, but if he got up, the guards would be able to recognize him. He then saw some mares come over to him.

“Oh, hello big boy.” One said.

“Looking for something special?” Another asked.

“I will give you this if you can distract those guards over there.” Spike said as he pulled out a medium size bag of bits. The mares grabbed the bits before they walked over to the guards. The guards quickly fell under the spell of the mares as the two groups started flirting with each other. Spike soon got up and got his hidden blade ready. The formal guard doing a little dance with a mare, giving Spike a chance to strike. As he walked past the guards and mares, he flicked his blade out and quickly stabbed the formal guard in the throat.

He picked up his speed as he tried to leave quickly enough so that the guards wouldn’t see him before they realise their commanding officer had just been killed. He just turned a corner when one of the guards yelled to his comrades.

Spike soon made his way back to the better part of Canterlot before heading for the docks. He didn’t notice that as he started to enter the docks, a Pegasus was watching him from the top of a building.

Spike soon found himself at the docks, on a jetty. He saw a merchant ship dock in, which seemed to have more cannons than usual. He watched as the cargo was taken and placed on carts before they set off. Spike soon following them, not noticing the Pegasus still jumping from roof to roof to follow him.

Spike soon found himself watching as the cargo was pushed into a warehouse. Spike thought about how he was going to get in without suspicion, and decided to go onto the rooftops were he could see if there was a possible opening or not.

As Spike climbed the rooftops, he found out that he wasn’t the only one being there. A cyan Pegasus stallion, wearing a red jacket, with a fiery mane and tail. Spike immediately grabbed the pony and interrogated him.

“What the hell are you doing up here?” Spike asked.

“Figuring out why a drake wearing white robes is roaming the docks of Canterlot.” The Pegasus said. Trying to get out of the death grip Spike had around his neck.

“And why do you need to know what I’m doing?” Spike spoke, the Pegasus soon looks at the emblem on Spike as his eye dilates in shock.

“You’re…your one of them…an Assassin.” The Pegasus told him.

“And how do you know what the Assassins are?” Spike asked.

“My ancestors…supported your creed. Please, I want to help you take the Templars down.”

Spike just leaned down more.

“And how do I know to trust you?”

“I can make any bomb you need. I will help you with whatever it is you need to do here. I swear!” the Pegasus said, almost out of air. Spike soon let him go as the Pegasus coughed and breathed deeply.

“Alright. Follow me. And what’s your name?” Spike asked.

“Inferno Blaze.” The pegasus said.

Spike then jumped into some hay. Inferno soon followed after Spike had jumped out of it. The two saw some empty crates stacked on top of each other, which worked like a stairway up to the roof. But the two ponies guarding the door could easily see them.

“Alright. Just wait here.” Spike said as he made his way to another building and climbed to the roof. He instantly pulled out his bow and nocked an arrow. He aimed it at one guard will the other was looking away. Spike fired as the pony went down silently. Before the other could turn and raise the alarm, he was also silenced by an arrow.

Spike then went back to Inferno and gave him the all clear to book it for the roof. The two running and climbing up the crates and onto the roof. They then walked across, looking for a faulty tile in the roof. Until they found on that seemed to be more out of place the other. Spike grabbed it and pulled it off, placing the tile quietly down before looking to see if it was safe to jump. Just below was a lone guard that seemed to be on a smoke break. Spike pulled out a rope dart and prepared to strike. He threw it quickly, hitting the guard off as he was sucking in the smoke, making him accidently swallow his cigarette and started to choke, and the dart in his throat didn’t help. Spike quickly started to pull him up and onto the roof. Spike quickly grabbed the guard before the dart fell out and the guard crashed onto the floor. He flipped the body over onto the roof, smoke emitting from the guards open jaw as the lifeless eyes scanned the clouds.

“Oh…I would make the obvious joke but not today.” Inferno said as Spike pulled the dart out of the body. Spike looked down to see the nearest place they could land without injury or noise. He noticed a large pile of crates below, just high enough for him to jump down. He slowly slid himself into the hole before only just gripping the roof with his fingers. He let go and landed onto the crates, causing a bit of a creak. He went into total silence as he waited for any responses.

“What the hell was that?”

“Probably just a rat or the piles. The piles are so high I swear one’s going to fall on some poor bastard.”

Spike sighed in relief as he gestured Inferno to come down. The Pegasus glided down to the floor as Spike used the crates to climb down to the floor. The two meeting up and moving away from the lights.

“Alright, follow me and keep quiet.” Spike said, inferno nodded and kept quiet.

Spike and Inferno navigated there way paste guards and lights before they looked around the corner and saw the entrance and a bunch of ponies bringing the piles of crates from the harbour. Two ponies talking to each other as the others got to work.

“Is this the last bunch?”

“Yep, the rest have already been given out.”

“Good. Now may I have a look at these products to see if there in top condition?”

“Of Course.” The pony went to one of the new crates and grabbed a crowbar of a worker before opening the crate. The pony dropped the crowbar and pulled out a musket, cleaned and polished.

“Here you are. So, does it fit your standards?” the pony asked. The other checked and looked down the barrel, smiling deviously as he finished his inspection.

“Perfectly.” The two continued their conversation as Spike and Inferno walked away and moved to a safe area to have their own talk.

“So there stashing arms here.” Spike said.

“What for?” Inferno asked.

“Not sure, but either way. It’s not good, we need to destroy these arms.” Spike said.

“I could place some fire bombs around the place, then light it and fly through the roof.” Inferno said, Spike nodded.

“Alright, I’ll look out if any guards spot you” Spike said.

The two nodded and got to work. Inferno set up some fire bombs as Spike knocked out any nearby guards and hid the knocked out ponies from view. Soon Inferno had set up multiple bombs all around the warehouse. And was ready to light the fuse and escape before the place burned to the ground.

“Alright Spike, I’m ready. But how are you going to get out?” Inferno asked.

“I’ll have to go through the front door. When you here a boom, light the fuse and fly to the nearby roof’s.” Spike said.

“A boom? What are you planning?” Inferno asked.

“Just taking out management.” Spike said.

“Well, take these to help. They’re tripwire bombs. Perfect for traps. Setting some of these up might do the job for you.” Inferno said as he pulled out three bombs and lines of wire.

“Thanks, this will help.” Spike said as he Left Inferno and made his way to the front entrance. He looked around and saw some guards lazing around the new crates and an office building on the catwalks on the other side of the warehouse, with just one guard.

Spike easily climbed onto the catwalks and quickly threw a throwing knife at the guard, which slumped over instantly. Spike rushed towards the building, picking up the body and placing it further down the catwalk. Spike heard the two ponies from earlier talking inside as he set up a tripwire bomb just at the door. He then climbed back onto the floor and stuck closely to the shadows on the wall before he reached the two main doors and a smaller door just closer to Spike. Spike leaned up close and hid behind the door.

Outside, two guards where guarding the main doors while another two stood in front of the smaller door, the two pairs just chatting and laughing. But a knocking was heard from the smaller door. The two looked at each other before one opened the door and looked inside.

“Yeah? What is-“The guard was soon pulled in quickly and the door slammed down. The remaining guard panicked and called the other two over for help.

Spike chucked the body down as he didn’t have much time left, some of the other guards already alerted to the noise he made. He quickly set up the tripwire and made a run for safer cover.

“Okay, on three. We break the door in. here we go. One. Two. Three!” The three guards outside barged through the door, just before they were all blown to bits or sent into the sky like ragdolls form the tripwire.

The other guards all jumped up and grabbed there muskets and quickly ran to find out what happened.

Meanwhile Inferno heard of the explosion and lit the fuse. Before quickly flying out of the warehouse and to the building opposite of it. Looking down waiting for Spike.

Spike saw the guards and the flames in the back, he had to leave now. He quickly made a dash for the door as the guards pointed him out to his comrades. Spike dodged the cartridges that just missed his head and made it out the door, quickly closing it behind him. Spike grabbed one of the muskets that the previous guard had dropped and used it to close the door in, so the guards couldn’t escape. He Ran towards the building and began to climb.

The guards inside ran for the door and tried to bash through, but it only resulted in them getting bounced back. The firebombs had spread rapidly and most of the warehouse was in flames and the fires grew closer to the guards who were bashing brains just to open the door. Once one of them pointed it out, they ran for the main office since the doors open manually from there.

The two ponies were having an important talk when they saw the guards running around like headless chickens. Then when the guards all started to run for the office, one of the ponies had enough and wanted answers. He got up and walked for the door and opened it.

“What are you idiots do-“

A huge explosion cut him off as the explosion separated the catwalks from the building and turned into a ramp. The building itself blew most of the wall apart and sent the pony flying across the room into the other. The building slowly but surely falling down to the ground, rubble spread all over. A lot of guards were on the catwalk as they ether were killed from the explosion, flying guards or eventually falling straight into the pile of stone rubble. The remaining searching for the rubble and the button, not noticing the crates behind them completely on fire and slowly approaching them.

Meanwhile Spike had finally climbed to the top of the building, Inferno waiting for him.

“So, what do you think they were doing?” Inferno asked.

“Probably just a weapon supply for Templar activities here.” Spike said.

“So now what will you do?” Inferno asked.

“I must rest. For tomorrow, I need to finish my job here and return back to my homestead” Spike said.

“Alright, well, I hope to see you around. If you or your order need any help, give me a call. I can give your order any bomb around.” Inferno said. Spike nodded before the two parted, Inferno flying away as Spike jumped some rooftops before returning to the streets.

Spike soon found an inn and entered, heading immediately for the bench. A bartender soon approached him.

“What can I get you?”

“A place to sleep for the night.” Spike said as he placed some bits on the counter.

“Ah, I see.” The bartender said as he took the bits and then gave Spike a key.

“Upstairs, first on the right.”

“Thanks” Spike said as he walked upstairs towards his living courters for the night. He entered and immediately laid on the bed and got some rest as Luna’s moon took over the sky.

Canterlot part 2

Spike woke up to the busy noises of the Canterlot streets. The drake slowly raising as he stretched and saw a tray with a piece of toast and an egg. He quickly ate it and left the room. He walked down the stairs and left the Tavern.

He walked through the city until he arrived at the same pub he went to yesterday. He entered and found Luna waiting for him. He sat down and greeted the Luna princess.

“Hello again Luna. I hope you didn’t have to rush out of the castle just for me.” Spike said.

“Oh shush. I can move the moon, I believe I can leave the castle when I can.” Luna replied.

“Alright, let’s talk. Do you know where Flam will be going or where he will be today?”

“I asked some of my night guards to see if they could find some details on Flams presence. He is currently heading to a small camp we have outside of the walls. A sort of large outpost. Please don’t fail Spike. This information was NOT easy to achieve. The Royal guards are still looking for you, and my sister wouldn’t be happy to find out I knew where you had been for the past few years.” Luna told him. She soon rose from the table.

“I must return to my quarters in the castle. Good luck Spike.” Spike rose to and gave Luna a small hug.

“Thank you for your help. I’m glad in this world there are ponies I can trust again.” Spike said as Luna returned the hug. The two leaving the pub, heading separate ways.

Spike made his way through Canterlot. Walking through the crowds and hiding from the nearby Royal guards in said crowds before he got to the gate. Which was being guarded by four Royal guards. He looked around to see if there was a way past the four. He found that he could climb over the wall nearby thanks to dodgy construction work and cricks bricks out of place. Once he got to the top he jumped into a nearby pile of leaves, jumping out and crouching behind them. It was possible for the guards to still spot him so he had to be careful. He waited until the guards got into an argument with someponies and their goods, before rushing away from the Canterlot gate. He made his way away from the city and soon found tents set up inside a wooden wall and one outpost. The train tracks into the city not too far away although the direct road into the city was further away for obvious reasons. He needed a closer look if he would be able to find Flam. He ran quickly up to the wall, hoping the sentry’s hadn’t spotted him. He saw a crate of supplies near him and used them as stairs to crawl up onto the wall platforms. He hid behind more piles of crates as the sentries made there runs.

Once the sentries had passed, Spike quickly dived into the cart of hay and jumped out into the bushes. He made his way hidden in the bushes before he could see the main event in the camp.

Royal Guards standing at attention as two officers stood opposite to them in front of a huge tent. Next to the most dressed up of them all. Wearing a triangular hat and a Royal Guards Lieutenant uniform with a Royal Crest in the middle. Was Flam, Moustache and all.

Spike saw Flam giving military drill orders as the Royal guards followed obediently, and tried to get as close as he could without being spotted. He was able to get right near the building as he looked for a way to make an escape. Even if he killed from a long distance the guards would find him. He looked and saw a barrel of gunpowder next to some dummies and another near one of the spare cannons. He also saw planks of wood leaning against a wall and a tree before the end of the fence.

He pulled his two guns out of there holsters and aimed it at the two barrels. He shot as the explosions sent the camp into disarray. All eyes focussed on the explosions except for Spike. Who quickly ran straight at Flam.

Spike silently took one of the officers down before moving on to Flam. He grabbed his shoulder and pulled his hidden blade out as he dug it into his throat. Flam coughing some blood before falling to the ground gurgling his final mumbles.

The Royal Guards soon noticing the figure standing over there leading officer’s body. Spike saw the other officer try to hit him on the head with his peripheral vision. He quickly swatted the arm away and killed him instantly.

Spike had very little time left as the Royal Guards watching then tried to cut or kill the figure that had killed his officer. Spike quickly ran up the leaning boards and swung to a tree branch. Narrowing avoiding the bullets thanks to terrible aim. He quickly ran back to the city before any of the Royal Guards could catch up to him and find him.

He made it back to the gate where the trains would enter and leave the city, with four guards, two on each side standing there. Spike was waiting for something to distract the four so he could get back in. A train horn sounded out as the Friendship express approached the gates. The train leaving some of the cars open, possibly due to lazy workers or careless employees. As the guards stood out of the way for the train to enter, they didn’t noticed the Dragon quickly hopping in as the train made its way to the station.

Spike jumped off the train as it pulled into the station. Ignoring the confused ponies as to why a dragon hopped out of a train. He made his way to the tavern he stayed at late night and asked to stay another night. He had been waiting and walking all day to kill one pony. The camp being more far away then he expected. He ordered some bread and butter to satisfy his hunger before he decided to rest for the night. He would head back to the homestead tomorrow.

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A Royal Guard rushed into the Throne room where Princess Celestia sat finishing the last of her business before she lowered the sun.

“You Majesty! Urgent News!” The Royal Guard said before bowing to the princess, struggling to breath.

“Rise Sargent. Now please breath and calm down.” Celestia said as The Royal Guard rose and eyed the Princess.

“Trouble from the nearby outpost. The New Commander, Lieutenant Flam was murdered in front of the entire platoon.”

Celestia sighed. She had to deal with news of her commanders falling due to murders. Ether mental problems, saboteurs or hired killers.

“Do you have the killer though?” Celestia said hoping for some good news.

“Unfortunately no. We could not see the face due to its white robes and hood. But we could tell it was a purple dragon of some kind.”

Celestia eyes went wide. She had her Royal Guards search all of Equestria and even into the close borders of nearby countries for Spike since the Trixie incident, and had come up with nothing. But now it was possible Spike was in Canterlot. She couldn’t miss that chance.

“Tell the Guard to double its numbers and search a little out of the borders. They will be given double pay for whatever hours they worked.”

“Of course. Thank You Your Majesty.”

The Sargent informed his remaining Guards before he told them he was to head home tonight. But instead of rostering off, he headed immediately to the secluded location. He arrived and found Prince Blueblood waiting for him.

“Well Sargent? What is the news?”

“One for our weapon caches was destroyed yesterday and two of our high members have met there end.”

“Oh Well. There destruction only effect a small part of the plan. What is the status of our plan?”

“All the remaining Caches have more than enough for our forces. Our boats ready to hit the castle. And the Royal Guard is scattered more than we anticipated.”

“Excellent. The plan shall be persecuted precisely. You may go home now, you shall need the energy for tomorrow. Leave.”

The Royal Guard nodded before he left Blueblood to himself. The Prince looking out of the window and into the Royal gardens.

“Soon Discord shall return to his seat of power. And the rewards he will give will be sure to allow us to have complete control of Everypony in Equestria. Not even the elements can stop us, and the Assassin? Will be finished before the flag of the sisters is torn down.”

The Final Countdown!

Spike Awoke to the wall of his room exploding, shrapnel and shock sending the drake to the floor. He tried to scramble up but another explosion hit his room sending him crashing into the opposite wall. Thankfully his hard scales prevented him from breaking all of his bones.

He slowly rose as his limbs shaking to the core. Looking out the window he say the great Equestrian capital, a symbol of pony’s greatest achievements, was in ruins. Smoke rising, the sounds of screams and shots, and an entirely pink sky. He say below ponies with muskets firing on some Royal guards and citizens that were running away from there certain death.

Spike then saw the cannon being aimed for his room and quickly ran for cover behind the bed. Spike was able to avoid the wood and splinters flying across the room and stood back up. The musket armed ponies within killing distance.

Spike did a quick run off and got his hidden blades ready. He landed on two of the ponies, stabbing the blades into their skulls. He quickly stood up and blocked the musket bayonet that was coming down on him and sliced the throat quickly. He then grabbed the nearest pony as the last two fired there muskets at the drake only to kill there comrade. Spike pulled out his pistols and killed the two with cartridges lodged in there ribcages.

He quickly reloaded as he looked around the corner to see the cannon fire on other buildings in the city. He quickly threw a smoke bombs towards the crew, making them blind as Spike came in and assassinated all of the crew. He then took one of the bombs he had left over from Inferno and stuffed it into the barrel and lit the fuse. He ran away as the barrel splintered into hot metal, making the cannon useless.

He climbs to the nearest rooftop and looks over the street to see the Royal guard in shambles running away as a huge horde of ponies with muskets marching. He was about to go until He saw Inferno fly over dropping what looked like normal bombs but it turned out to be fire bombs as the entire ground was covered in fire, burning the horde of musket armed guards. Inferno landed in front of Spike.

“Glad to see you’re alive. I can’t say much for the rest of the Guard.”

“What the hell is going on!?” Spike asked.

“I don’t know! I woke up with screams and shots. I’m just as confused as to why Canterlot turned into hell.” Inferno answered.

“Alright, alright, sorry…so it’s just us right now against this riot?” Spike asked again.

“No. I’ve been helping the Night and Royal guard as much as I can. But they might not last long with what I’ve seen. The port is filled with ships alike firing on Canterlot. And cannons and heavy weapons are being pulled out of some warehouses near the gates. I haven’t gone after them since they were pretty well guarded.” Inferno said.

“Shouldn’t the Princesses be dealing with this?”

“I don’t think they can. The castle right now is a warzone as the Guards and Rioters are duking it out. So no report on them…Spike, we might be screwed if we don’t get some help soon.”

Spike thought about it before he snapped his fingers, a light bulb hovering above his head.

“Hey! I have an idea! I just need some ink, quills and parchments.”

“I think there’s a store that sells that not too far from here.” Inferno says.

“Alright, let’s go.” Spike said as Inferno took to the skies leading Spike as he made his way over rooftops.

They were on their way until Inferno narrowly missed a cartridge that was a hair away from a feather. Inferno quickly got down to the rooftop to avoid any accidents. Spike and Inferno saw in across the roof two Ponies reloading there muskets. Spike quickly used a rope dart and caught onto one, dragging it so it fell of the edge to the ground. Spike pulled his rope dart back up as Inferno quickly knocked the other pony off the roof.

Spike and Inferno then saw some guards below behind a poorly contrasted barrier at the end of the streets, with some ponies opposite slowly make ground and constantly suppressing the guards. Spike looked over to see inferno hold a dropped musket and some bombs in hand. Spike grinned as he pulled his two pistols out.

The guards below all held onto their helmets as there barrier was picked off bit by bit. Not one dared poke there head out and risk death. They wanted to fight back but they couldn’t even stick there musket through the barricade. They then heard some explosions and a lot less gun shots than before. A young, shaky cadet lifted his head over to see the ponies from before smaller in number and running down the road. He then heard three shots and three of the retreating ponies drop dead. He pulled out his musket and aimed down the street. He fired which sent him flat across his back due to recoil. He was helped back up by another guard.

“D-did…did I g-get ‘em?”

“Yeah…yeah I think so.”

The guards were quick to scramble and fire back at the ponies. The guards quick to leap over the barricade and charge after the remaining ponies. But as the young guard joined his comrades, his peripheral vision say something purple wearing white robes run from the scene.

Spike and Inferno soon looked over the store, which for the most part only had its windows broken. Spike climbed down the buildings windows while Inferno jus flapped down to the ground. Spike and Inferno quickly rushed inside the store in case any of the armed ponies were down the street ready for anyone to walk out.

Spike looked around as it looked much worse on the inside, with the counter wrecked and some of the selves torn down and broken. But there was some supplies left in the store. Spike grabbed all that remained and began to write on the remaining counter. Spike wrote down a number of letters and every time he did he would burn it with his fire, sending it off away from Canterlot. But just as he was finishing the final details, the store began to be bombarded.

“Oh hell! There ships are raining hell on us right now! Hurry up Spike!” Inferno called from outside as he fought of some incoming ponies that had noticed the two running for the stores.

Spike started to rush as the roof started to cave in, he was just starting to scribble as a fire started to break out.

“Spike! Hurry up!” Inferno said as he shot one of the incoming ponies.

Spike just finished the last letter before he began to make a break for the exit. He quickly dodged an explosion that bursted through the wall and jumped out just as the building around him came crashing down. Spike looked around to see not only the wrecked stores and destroyed homes and shops, but to Pieces of furniture, stands and carts that had been torn by the riot. Inferno was just able the win in a fight with the last pony before he went back to Spike.

“You’re alive! That’s one good thing from today.” Inferno said.

“Alright, hopefully they will be able to make it in time.”

“Who?” Inferno asked. Spike chuckled to himself before answering.

“Just some friends.”

Just then the street was again pelted with cannon fire from the docks. Spike and Inferno took cover as another bundle and buildings fell.

“We need to get rid of those ships. We can’t risk getting blown to hell when we’re trying to clear the streets.” Spike said.

“Right behind ya.” Inferno said as the two made their way to the docks.

Along the way they turned a corner and saw a familiar pony holding a sword with his magic with a tattered suit surrounded by ponies armed with muskets. It was Fancy pants, fighting for his life. Inferno quickly threw a smoke bomb as Spike came in to kill the armed ponies. Soon the smoke cleared and all that was left was a relieved Fancy Pants.

“Spike! It is good to see you after so long!” Fancy said opening his hooves open for a friendly hug. Spike smiled and returned the pony a hug.

“I only wished that it would be under better circumstances. And that my suit wasn’t ruined.” Fancy smiled, Spike just chuckled at his joke.

“How long have you been fighting?’ Spike asked.

“Well. The morning seemed to be like normal, but suddenly the sky turned pink! Can you imagine!? The blue sky suddenly becoming pink! Then some vicious thug were running through the streets and started to bang on my door. I told my wife to teleport away as I wold defend of home. After much persuasion my Fleur teleported away as I pulled out my show sword as they barged in. and that is why I am here right now me boy.” Fancy said, telling his tale.

“So have you been doing to survive this?” Fancy asked.

“We were going to try and silence the ships in the harbour, so we can stop worrying about death from the sky.” Spike said as a cannonball destroyed the nearby street next to them.

“Ah. Well you’ll need all the help if you plan to take on these thugs and there ships. I shall come assist you to in your quest.” Fancy said.

“Alright, but first. Inferno meet Fancy, Fancy meet Inferno. You can talk along the way, but we have to move quickly! “Spike said. The two ponies nodded and the trio rushed carrying their heads low in case of incoming cannonballs.

The trio made their way through Canterlot, fighting off the armed ponies and helping any nearby guards until they were only a few blocks away when they turned a corner to see the street blocked with rubble from carts and nearby buildings.

“Hey, this way.” Inferno said as he pointed to an alley between the buildings, Spike and Fancy followed. The three crept their way through, looking out for anything. But almost suddenly Pegasus rocketed to the ground from the skies, surrounding the three. Spike pulled out his hidden blades as Inferno readied his bombs and Fancy got his sword. The three were able to quickly put an end to the failed ambush. But stopped when a pony stood with two pistols and two ponies behind him aiming muskets at the three.

“Well look at this. A drake and two ponies fightin’ to stay alive. Let’s see if we can change that.” The pony holding the two swords said as his two accomplices laughed at the joke.

But out of the blue, literally. A blue Pegasus quickly sliced the two armed with muskets. The leader turned around but before he shot the Pegasus. An arrow pierced his throat. He gargled blood as Spike but his bow away.

The Blue Pegasus was familiar to Spike. For it was Bladechaser.

“Bladechaser!?” Spike asked.

“Well if it isn’t Spike? Two years since Apploosa and we meet again.” Bladechaser said. The two shook hands as Spike had some questions.

“What are you doing in Canterlot?”

“It’s been two years Spike. After you took care of business in Apploosa. The town seemed to fix itself from the damage and I went on the road. Just travelling round Equestria from town to town. Trying to stop the same guys from Apploosa if they show up. I was just making my way through Canterlot when the city started to be torn apart. And here I am.” Bladechaser explained.

“So I see that Guard training paid off.” Spike said. Bladechaser laughed loudly

“Yep. Better than these thugs and mercs running around. So what are you and your two friends there doing?” Bladechaser asked.

Spike explained the plan to destroy the harbour ships and stop the attackers’ artillery support from the sea. Bladechaser joined the three making it a four.

The group made their way through the final streets before they finally reached the outskirts of the docks. There were a number of ships in the harbour, with cannons on the edge for defence armed by the rioters and two heavy mortars nearby, also armed. But down both sides of the port. The rioting ponies were defending themselves from a combined force of the Night guard, Royal guard and citizen militia. Advancing from both sides.

“Now what?” Bladechaser asked. Spike looked around to the south to see the Guard getting closer to breaking through then the North.

Spike also noticed a nearby cannon that could be used to smash the line of defence to the south.

“If we rush to that cannon and get rid of those ponies defending to the South entrance, we’ll at least have a little bit of help taking the ships down and securing the docks.” Spike said.

“Ready when you are.” Inferno said pulling some smoke bombs out.

Inferno quickly threw his bombs, when exploded around the cannon. Spike and his group quickly rushed for it as the ponies around it were coughing on the smoke. When the smoke cleared the cannon was turned to the defence line to the south and fired. The defence line was quickly obliterated, letting the guards start to move in and fire on the ponies at the docks.

Spike heard a whistling noise as a cannonball nearly hit the cannon and the four protagonists. Spike and his group quickly ran from it before the cannon was hit and destroyed. The group was able to get themselves up as the ponies were forced to fall back to their last point of defence with very little guard and militia advancing, under fire from the ships in the harbour. Some of the guards went to use the cannons on the docks against the ships in the harbour. Although the ships were quick to destroy the cannons and mortars, some shots were still able to damage the ships.

“Spike! I can take out one of the ships from above with some fire bombs!” Inferno said. Spike then saw one of the last working cannons in the docks unmanned. Spike looked at Inferno and nodded.

“Alright. We’ll use the cannon there! Go!” Spike said. Inferno nodded and flied up high into the air before making his way over one of the ships. Spike, Fancy and Bladechaser all ran for the cannon under fire from one of the ships. They made it and quickly aimed the cannon at one of the smaller gunships. Spike fired the cannon as the small ship exploded and sunk to the bottom. Cheers erupted throughout the docks, for the sinking and that the only ponies on the docks were the guards and militia. Now the remaining ships in the harbour were the only ones left.

Inferno flied overhead as he saw the guards and militia take control of the harbour and fighting the remaining ships. He looked below at one of the largest ships in the harbour firing onto the city. He pulled out one of his fire bombs and activated it, then dropping it above the deck. He flied around two more times, dropping fire bombs onto the ship. He looked below to see the ship in flames, slowly sinking to the bottom. The crew burning or abandoning ship. Inferno smiled at his work before he saw the only ship left in the harbour.

Fancy loaded another cannonball into the cannon as Bladechaser pushed the cannon into position. Once it was ready, Spike fired the cannon at the ship’s starboard side. The ship already under fire from the guard and militia muskets. But the ship was still able to fire onto the harbour, supressing the guard. Fancy loaded another cannonball as Spike fired at the ship again. This time they were noticed by the crew of the ship. Bladechaser quickly helped Fancy load the cannon as they hit the ship again. Spike, Fancy and Bladechaser were caught off guard the ground exploded around them, knocking them off their feet and hooves. Spike looked up to see Bladechaser helping Fancy up as Inferno flied down to the two, and that the cannon was soon done for by another cannonball. The ship itself was damaged but was still firing onto the harbour.

Spike got to his knees as Fancy got back onto his hooves, with Bladechaser patting him on the back and Inferno landing on the ground. He saw the ship aim its cannons at him. He just waited to see which cannon would fire first.

But almost suddenly, the ship seemed to be hit multiple times before its gunpowder stores were hit, making a huge explosion and causing the ship to finally sink.

Fancy, Inferno and Bladechaser joined spike as he got back on his feet. They looked past the burning sails and sinking hunk of wood to see a ship approach the docks. The ship Spike knew very well. The Atalanta.

Spike Smiled to himself as the Atalanta pulled into the harbour, the crew cheering themselves as he say two ponies he recognized. One was a black Earth pony with a dirty white mane manning the wheel of the ship, the other was holding onto one of the ropes before jumping onto the harbour. He was a Brown Earth pony with nearly no hair and goggles with a metal bag on his back.

Spike knew them as Lenny Pegleg and Thorn.

“Ay me boy! It’s good ta see ya again!” Pegleg said.

“Good to see you and the Atalanta again Pegleg.” Spike said as he walked up to thron and shook his hoof.

“Nice to see you join us Thorn.”

“Well, it would be a shame if Celestia was knocked off the throne wouldn’t it. Plus, If Blueblood is taken out. It is possible for more equality in Equestira.” Thorn whispered that last bit.

Spike heard some grunting from behind him, coming from one of the Royal guards. Spike turned to him as he saw the Guards and militia try to build defences around the harbour. The guard looking up to Spike.

“I have heard that you and your band of friends have been fighting these rebels just to get to the harbour here. If what they say is true, I ask of you to help our efforts in the city.”

“…What is the situation right now?” Spike asked the Guard, who complied.

“Right now we are what is fighting to defend Canterlot. Some guards have formed small groups throughout the city and are fighting to regroup. But right now what ground of the city we hold is what is considered free from those rebel’s control. We have captured the docks and have secrured some of the western parts of the city. There is also a smaller fighting group in the East. But that is all that we have against the other parts of the city that the rebels control. Reinforcements from our outposts and base close to the city are trying to lend support but the stone wall is well defended. We need you to find a weak spot in there wall, and allow our reinforcements to come in. we are limited in supplies and ponypower, so reinforcements are essential to fighting this rebellion.”

“So you want us to fight through tons and tons of rebels and blast through heavy weapons so that we can take the city back.” Inferno asked.

“Well, if you say it like that. Yes.” The Guard replied back.

“What will you guys be doing?” Bladechaser asked.

“We will be trying to expand our current control as much as we can but we will mainly be defending the harbour so it isn’t retaken.” The Guard replied.

“Well. I don’t know about you gents but I will be glad to partake in this task.” Fancy said to the group. Spike then turned around to address the group.

“Alright guys. Right now it is a matter of numbers. How much they have and how much we have. If we break the wall. Our numbers can be replaced. While theirs cannot. So let’s go a break some stone, and make it rain pain on these assholes!” the group erupted in cheers.

“Thank you for your help. Take some of my men to help you. You’ll need it with what you’re going up against.” The Guard said as several Royal Guards walked up to the group and as Spike walked up to Pegleg.

“Are you joining us Pegleg?”

“Nah. Won’t be able ta help ya fight in the streets. But the Atalanta here will send those cowards running with their tails between their legs.” Pegleg told Spike.

“Alright then. Good luck Pegleg.” Spike said as he and his group began to walk to the south

“Good luck to ya Spike. May Faust watch over ya soul.”

Spike, his friends and the Royal Guards were able to fight their way through to the City. Meeting other groups of guards or militia which joined the group on their mission. They soon found themselves right behind the defences.

The city walls were armed like fortresses. Cannons lined along the wall, with groups of mortars on the nearby buildings also firing. On the other side of the wall, was a large number of Royal Guards, trying to break through the defences. Even though they outnumbered the defenders seven to one, but the cannons and artillery pieces kept the Royal Guard suppressed.

Spike thought to himself about what to do. They must have been keeping the cannons and Mortars somewhere, and they must have some left in case there current ones were destroyed. Spike theory was confirmed as one of the cannons seemed to jam itself, and another cannon was brought up to take its place.

“Alright. Let’s look for a warehouse or somewhere that they might be keeping their artillery. If we destroy that, then they can’t replace their destroyed or damaged cannons.”

The group kept on searching through until they reached a station with a huge warehouse near it. The station itself seemed to be lightly guarded with some mortars around it firing over the walls. A train was sitting right in the middle of the station, with the car doors closed and not even open yet. Spike lead the group to the train, telling them to take cover. They were all lining up by the station as Spike pulled out his bow and aimed it at the two guards. He killed one before he quickly equipped another bow and fired it at the other before he even noticed. Spike indicated for the group to follow him as he led them over the station and to the warehouse. Spike opened the door and held it open for the group to walk in before he also walked in.

The group looked in awe as they saw a large number of cannons, some mortars and a number of crates on the other side of the warehouse. It was amazing the number of cannons inside. It was like the entire Royal armoury inside one warehouse.

“Inferno, would you like to do the honours?” Spike asked.

“With pleasure.” Inferno said as he got to business. Spike led the others back to the train. Spike looked at the warehouse, waiting for Inferno to finish. He soon saw the Pegasus ran out of the warehouse, using his wings to help boost him as the warehouse went into flames. Inferno ran down onto the rails right in front of Spike.

“You alright!?” Spike asked.

“Yeah. I’m fine.” Inferno said.

“Alright, now we just gotta-“

“Halt!” Spike, Inferno, and the rest of the group looked around as the rebels surrounded them with muskets, cannons, and the mortars nearby turned onto them. They closed in on them until they were on open rails. They all got ready to fight even if they were surrounded, even the young recruits that were shaky to the bone were ready to fight. A pony in some sort of uniform brought his sword out and pointed at the group.

“Ready! Aim!-“

The ponies and the group were cut off guard as the train car doors opened, with thieves armed with daggers running out in hordes, quickly taking multiple of the rebels down. By now, Spike’s group were also fighting back. Spike shot his bow before he heard his name being called out from the cars.

“Think we wouldn’t make it?”

Spike turned around to see a brown earth pony with a black mane standing with a smile as thieves rushed out from behind him. It was Shadow blade, leader of a guild of thieves in Manehatten.

Before Spike could respond, and arrow come out from behind Shadow and right past him. He looked behind him to see a pony with a musket fall from the roof. Spike looked at the car again to see shadow and a pony standing next to him. it was a silver Pegasus with a black mane and a black and white tail, holding a silver bow. It was Silver Arrow.

“Saved ya life!” Silver said. Spike just let out a hearty laugh and walked up to the two.

“So I guess you got my letter?” Spike asked.

“Yep. As soon as you did we stole a train and headed for Canterlot. Sneaking in as one of the rebels before we decided to help. Silver joined along for the ride as well. And it looks like you guys need some help. These guys are all over the place.” Shadow explained to Spike.

“Alright, glad you could make it. It’ll be easier getting rid of these guys with you helping us.” Spike said.

The thieves had already made a mess of the rebels work. Snipers and marksmen along the walls were pulled down or stabbed by running thieves. The cannon and mortar crews were quickly taken down and the artillery then used against the remaining ponies. Soon the station was secured and the gates opened. The Royal guard being able to march in. they were shocked in surprise that many of the defenders had been taken down by some fighters and thieves. The commander walked up to the group and mainly up to Spike.

“So you’re the fighters that have taken these rebels down.”

“Yep. Thanks to Shadow’s friends here, the ponies were no problem.” Spike said.

“Well, you’ve done your job citizen. Now please step aside, the Royal Guard shall take care of everything.” The commander said as a regiment of Royal guards marched double time behind the Commander. The Commander walked away from the group, followed by the Guards that fought with the group. The fighters themselves had looks on their faces that said ‘Are you serious?’

Shadow then walked up to Spike holding an envelope.

“Hey Spike. My boys were doing some old fashioned corpse looting when they found this on one of their higher ups.” Spike grabbed the envelope from shadow and opened ii, reading the letter inside.

Dear Straight Forward

After months of planning we are ready. We shall begin to liberation to a new Equestria, where Blueblood and Discord will lead us to a glory age. We attack at dawn first thing tomorrow. You men will take the cannons and secure the walls of the city around the station. IF anypony gets in the way, you have permission to kill on sight.

From Loyal Fighter

This was the answer Spike needed. There was no doubt in his mind that Blueblood was behind all of this. All the blood, dust and rubble. The cries of help and agony. The fighting. All the killing. The blood was on Blueblood’s hooves.

“Blueblood is responsible for this. Right now the City is under siege because of that snob.” Spike said. The others soon understanding.

“So now what? Blueblood will probably get away with this when the Guard barges into the castle.” Inferno said. There was a long silence among the group.

“Well we just got here. And we’re just gettin’ started.” Shadow Started, his thieves agreeing with him.

“I only got a few. I’m ready for more.” Silver said as he pulled out his silver bow and instantly dropped it on the ground, quickly picking it up. Wearing a cheesy grin and a sweat drop down his head.

“There’s still some rebels to get, and I’m willing to take some more down.” Bladeschaser said swinging his sword around his hoof.

“Blueblood is out there. And I’m ready to bring some justice to Equestria.” Thorn said, wearing a rare grin.

“I still have some fight left in me my boy. I’m with you till the end my friend.” Fancy said bowing to Spike quickly.

“I’ve still got some bombs left over, if you can believe me after the number I’ve used.” Inferno said with a devious grin.

Spike looked at them all, raring to go. He chuckled to himself as he smiled at them all.

“Well then. Let’s take down the prince. But first. The Guards that are still surrounded in the city.” Spike said, the group erupting in cheers.

The fighters decided to take to the rooftops since the Guards would be taking the streets. And for those in the group who couldn’t climb, they were helped by the Pegasus of the group. Along the way they were able to elect some Guard stranglers like last time to the walls. The group also noticed there were less sightings of the rebels and more of the Guards. It seemed the Guard was fighting back.

The group soon saw the walls of Canterlot once again. But these walls were more for outposts for the Pegasus Royal Guards and the Batpony Night Guards and to stop ponies from falling to their demise down a cliff. The group looked down the street to see a firefight up ahead. They walked along more rooftops to see what it was exactly. It seemed to be a fight between the last of the rebel ponies and tired Royal Guards.

Spike looked at Shadow and pointed to the other rooftop opposite of them. Shadow nodded and told some of his thieves to make their way across. The thieves nodded and made their way over on a nearby beam. The thieves made their way to the other side where they got into position. They readied their weapons and jumped down onto the rebels below. Spike, Shadow and the thieves were able to kill all of the rebel ponies shooting at the Guards. The Guards looked amazed as they saw a dragon in white robes rise from the ground, hidden blades out. They lowered their weapons as the drake began to approach them.

“Who’s in charge of you guys?” Spike asked.

“Uh… I’ll take you to her.” One of the Guards said getting up. As the guard began to show the way, Spike indicated the rest of the group to follow.

The group made their way through as they saw Ragged and rugged Guards, some walking with bandages and limps. Moans and cries also being heard from multiple buildings and tents set up all over the place.

The group were led to a large tent set up where they were let inside to see a mare leaning over some maps of Canterlot with lines drawn on them. The mare was Princess Roseletta, the mare drinking at the pub Spike met after the Trixie incident.

“What is it-…Well if it isn’t you again?” The Princess said to Spike, but before anyone could say anything. Roseletta noticed Thorn enter the tent and instantly lost her breath. Thorn himself walked into the tent not expecting much but was totally surprised to see his old love standing there. The two slowly walked up to each other only a few feet away.

“It’s you. After all this time. We meet again.” Thorn said.

“What happened to you? You were a dragon the last time I saw you!”

“Celestia turned me into this after my rampage. It was the lowest I had ever felt.” Thorn said lowering his head. But Roseletta lifted his head back to see her eyes again.

“IT wasn’t you fault. It was his. We both know that.”

“…It was some dark times for me you know? You were the only one that didn’t see me as a monster. And even after Celestia turned me into this. Manehatten turned into a hell. I was alone for a while. Until Spike over there came in one day. Now I live in my own shop on his homestead.” Thorn explained. Roseletta smiled at this as Tears swelled up in her eyes.

The two moved closer and closer until the two met each other’s lips and kissed passionately. The two not giving a care in the world, which is unfortunate for the rest of the group.

The group just stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do. That was until Silver broke the ice.

“Are you done yet? I’m bored already.” The two broke off from kissing at Silvers outburst, and looked away with rosy cheeks. Roseletta and Thorn then both looked at Spike.

“Thank you Spike. You have helped Thorn here through his darkest times when I wasn’t there. Please tell me in what way can I repay you?”

“Explain to us what the situation is for you guys?” Spike asked, Roseletta shook her head before nodding.

“Right. Of course. Well we are struggling with what we have. There are a lot of ponies injured that we need to evacuate quick. But right now, we don’t know when we’ll get help.” Roseletta explained.

“The Guard has been able to take the docks and this gate here. There pouring in and marching into the city. It probably won’t be long before they get there way here.” Thorn told Roseletta.

“But how long till they arrive?” Inferno asked.

But before they could respond, a Guard rushed into the tent, out of breath and tired.

“Princess…they’ve…broken our…West defences.”

Roseletta gasp as the Guard told her and fell down in a heap. Spike quickly looked outside and to the west to see a huge number of rebels charging down the street and very few guards there to defend it.

“They’re getting close. And there isn’t enough Guard s to hold them off. We’ve got to help them! Come on!” Spike yelled as the group rushed outside, also followed by Roseletta

As they left the tent. They could clearly see the ponies approaching and the very few Guards retreating or shooting at the ponies only a few metres away from the tent. They rushed for the building were they hid behind them trying to think of a plan.

“What do we do? If we go at them with our swords and knifes, we’ll ether be shot or they’ll slip be and get to the injured. So what?”

The group was silent for a bit as the group began to think of plans. It was Silver that first spoke out.

“Shadow, you, your thieves and anyone of you that only has a sword or a knife. Go along the rooftops and drop in from behind. But if you can shot these guys from here, follow my lead.” For a moment none of them moved as the group was silent, the noises of the battlefield droning on from behind them.

“Well!? What are you guys still doing here?” the group quickly sprung into action as Shadow, his thieves, Bladechaser, Thorn, Fancy and Roseletta quickly climbed or flew up to the building rooftop. Will Spike and Silver readied there bows. Inferno grabbing a nearby musket and loading it with powder from one of his bombs.

Spike, Inferno and Silver were able to quickly shot some very accurate arrows at the rebels. Killing some but not enough as the mob still charged.

Meanwhile above the streets, the remainder of the group had ran across until they stopped at one point. They waited for the tail of the group to approach as they readied to drop down. As the last pony was about to pass them. The thieves quickly landed on multiple ponies as the rest glided down or were helped down by the Pegasus. Some of the mob had noticed the ponies land down and got ready to fight the group.

Spike fired another arrow, quickly killing another pony in the mob. Although he, Inferno and Silver were killing them quick and cleanly, the mob was still large, and it looked like the rest of the group only distracted some of the mob. Spike fired another arrow and reached for another, only to find out he had run out of arrows.

“Crap! I’m out of cartridges!” Inferno yelled.

“I’m out!” Silver said as he fired his last arrow.

Spike put his bow back on his back as he pulled out his sword. Silver pulled out a dagger while Inferno grabbed a musket and got ready to use the bayonet. The mob got closer and closer, with the rest of the group way behind trying to catch up. Spike got ready to fight to his last breath.

But suddenly three flashes of bright lights blinded him. He heard musket shots before He blinked his eyes to see his saviour. Three groups of ponies in white robes, two on the building rooftops and one right in front of him. All armed with muskets, a hidden blade and a sword. He also noticed the gryphon.

She was a black gryphon with purple highlights with purple grey eyes. She was carrying a magnitude of weapons. Hidden blades, four long barrelled pistols, two tantos, a scythe and chain, a bow and arrows. It was Nightingale, guild leader of the Apploosa order.

“Sorry if we’re late to the party. Needed to get the spell ready.” She said. She walked up to Spike who offered her a handshake, but instead she pulled him down for a hug.

“How are ya big guy? You miss me?” she asked that last bit innocently. Spike just rolled his eyes as the two broke the hug.

“I’m glad you showed up when you did.” Spike said.

“Well I wasn’t going to get the dragon who we based our creed off of get out of the fight that easy.” She said.

The mob that was attacking were quickly dealt with by the assassin’s and thieves. The group meet up and they all congratulated each other. Just then a guard ran up to Roseletta.

“Princess! Princess! The Guard is arriving! The Guard is arriving! They made it!” the pony did screaming his vocals off before he slumped to the ground. Roseletta sighed in relief.

“Oh thank Celestia. We held out long enough.” Roseletta said.

“So what do we do now?” Inferno asked.

Spike walked past the group to look at the castle. Everything around it like it was when Discord was screwing with the Mane six.

“We’re going to go to that castle, and finish this goddamn thing once and for all!” Spike said. The group all looked at the castle before they smiled at Spike. Except Roseletta.

“As much as I would like to join you. I have to explain the situation to the guards. I have a responsibility to the Guards that where giving up there life for me. But once I am done I will come to help you.” Thorn walked up and grabbed Roseletta’s hoof.

“Please don’t take long.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be there before you know it.” Roseletta said before she quickly smooched Thorns cheek and ran for the newly arrived Guard. Thorn stood there dumbfounded for a while before he snapped out of it. The group then began to make their way to the castle, determined and ready for what would come up ahead.

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In front of the bridge to Canterlot castle, was the huge plaza that was one of the main hotspots for Canterlot. At least it was. Now all around there was smoking wrecks, burning rubble and the rotting flesh all around. A barricade had been made in front of the bridge by the Templars. Or what actually remained of them. There entire armed army had been taken down by the guard and Spike’s group in a measly few hours. There hopes to keep the city secure were crushed as they now knew they were surrounded from all sides. They all aimed there muskets over the barricade, waiting for something to come. The Templars had two cannons left, crewed and ready to fire. Behind them was a unicorn stallion wearing golden armour and carrying a sword. It was Prince Blueblood, in the flesh.

“Stallions! I know that we are surrounded. But you are fighting for a good cause. Thanks to our efforts we have struck Equestria hard, and Discord is now free from his prison. He currently resides in that castle, and it is yo-our duty to keep the Guards at bay. So keep alert and ready! We may still reveal victorious!” Bluebloods gave out his Speech to his remaining soldiers, raising their hopes a little. Not by a lot, but enough to fight onto their last breath.

For a while it seemed like everything was quiet. But the silence was cut off as they heard an eagle screech. They looked around to find out where it was coming from, before one pony pointed to the buildings.

On the roof Spike could be seen staring them down from above. He looked at them before he jumped off and landed on his feet. He raised to his feet and he began to walk towards them

Blueblood couldn’t keep a straight face seeing this.

“Really! Just you!? Just you against us!? Don’t make me laugh!”

But seemingly out of nowhere Inferno joined alongside Spike. Then Thorn, Then Silver, Then Fancy, Then Shadow, Then Bladechaser, Then Nightingale. Soon the assassins and thieves appeared. Following behind the lead group.

The Templars didn’t shot, but just looked on in fear as this Dragon seemed to gain support from out of nowhere. The group was only a bit smaller then there team of defenders. The Templars got ready to fire before the sound of marching hooves seemed to get louder and louder. Spike seemingly stopped in the middle of the plaza, as did the rest of the group. The Templars looking confused at the group. But then one pony pointed to the streets as the Templars looked on in horror. It was like a regiment of guards were coming down on each street that meet the plaza, and there were a lot of streets. Spike’s group smiled as they began to pull out there weapons and show them off to the Templars. Spike pulled out his sword, spun it around a few times before he pointed at the Templars and said just one word.

“Charge!”

The Templars quickly sprung back into action as the Guards, Assassin’s, Theives, Spike and his friends all charged at them. There cannons were able to knock a lot of the attackers off their hooves and their shots were able to shot down a lot of the leading Guards, Assassin’s and thieves. But they choked while reloading as Spike got closer and closer. This was when Blueblood decided to make his escape. He ran for the huge doors as Spike climbed over the Barricade with his Friends.

Spike quickly spotted the cowardly Prince run into the castle.

“He’s getting away!” Spike yelled as he blocked a Templars attack and quickly stabbed him.

“Spike! You go take care of Blueblood! We’ll take care of these guys!” Thorn said as was currently duelling with a Templar.

“But-“

“We’ll be fine Dragon boy! You go save the Princesses and Equestria!” Nightingale said as she impaled one of them with her tanto.

Spike hesitated before he nodded and ran for the castle.

Spike found himself running down the hallways, rushing for the throne room. But he was sent flying onto his back as a hoof came out and smacked him in the face. He quickly got back up to see Blueblood there, Sword in magic ready.

“You are really on my nerves Dragon. You should have stayed in the forest.” Spike pulled out his Sword as the two faced each other, beginning to go around in a circle.

“I will enjoy this Dragon.” Blueblood said as he and Spike clashed swords.

“That makes two of us.” Spike said as he took the initiative and managed to make Blueblood move back.

“You’re still as annoying when you used to live in this place.” Blueblood said as he forced Spike back to where they had been fighting before.

Spike quickly swiped at Blueblood, nearly slicing the prince, but only managed to cut some of his mane off. But he left himself open for the attack and Spike had to quickly block the incoming sword. Blueblood had a sadistic grin as he broke Spike’s defence even more. Spike quickly pulled out a hidden blade and stabbed Blueblood in one of his hooves. The Prince screamed in pain as he walked away from Spike to check his injury. Spike quickly rushed for Blueblood, sword ready to strike. But Blueblood saw this and with his magic blocked the slashes with his sword. Blueblood no longer caring for his injury, shared clashes with Spike continuously, both hoping the other would give out. Spike and Bluebloood were clashing with each other once more when Blueblood wrapped his sword around Spike’s and threw it to the other side of the room. Spike had no time to pull out a weapon and Blueblood jumped on him, sword ready. But Spike grabbed the sword with his claws, trying to push back as the sword got closer and closer.

“This was my chance. To become powerful. To rule. To show the world how it should work. And I would have done it so easily. But then you got in the way. I could have had it all but that’s not an option anymore thanks to your. At every turn you stopped our operations and slowly picked off my commanders. Now I get to have some glorious revenge for your trouble making dragon.”

Spike was quick to think as he pulled out his hidden blade and stabbed Blueblood in the side of the neck.

Spike was able to throw the Prince off as he lost air and blood. Spike stood back up as he saw the Prince struggling on the floor. Trying to not lose oxygen or blood. Blueblood looked at Spike with two looks. One of undeniable anger, and the other one of seeking help.

“Tartarus will not be light on you. That blood outside is on your hooves.” Spike said as Blueblood’s eyes lost all emotion and feeling.

Spike looked down at the Dead prince. He had done it. He had eliminated the Templar leaders. He had finished them off. Even if the Templars where still out there, Spike’s impact made it a devastating blow to them. Spike also thought about how his influence has spawned different creeds. Spike had been the one to Strengthen the Assassin’s and devastate the Templars.

‘Not bad. Not bad at all.’ Spike thought to himself with a smile.

But Spike heard loud noises coming for deeper in the castle, the throne room. Spike looked down at the prince once more before he got down and closed the Ponies eyes. He didn’t say anything as he rushed for the throne room.

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In the said room. It was not looking good. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna were looked in magic cages at the back of the room. The chaos and hell floating outside could be seen clearly by them. The throne’s themselves where occupied by the god of chaos, and the creature the Templars wished to use. Discord.

“Well, isn’t this lovely? Chaos all around for us to see. My followers taking over the capital of Equestria, the power house of the pony race. Wouldn’t you agree princesses?” Discord said slurping on his chocolate milk.

“You will fall Discord. No matter the odds, no matter if we are killed. Somepony will be your downfall.” Luna said.

“Ooooh! Big words from the little princess. I’m so scared!” Discord overacted, making hand gestures and silly faces.

“Discord. Leave her alone or you’ll make it worse for yourself.” Celestia said.

“I don’t believe you in a better position than she is Celly. So I wouldn’t be saying anything if I were you.” Discord warned her.

“I was right when I said somepony would over throw you, you know. There is a mighty warrior in the city that is more than capable of taking you down.” Luna said.

“And who would that be?”

A pony busted through the double doors to the throne room, running from the impeding danger.

“Master Discord! The-“

The pony fell dead as a hole had drilled itself threw his head by a cartridge. Spike stood behind the pony, Pistol out and smoky. He put his cartridge away as he entered the room. Double doors closing behind him.

“Well, well, well. So this is what that chubby little dragon turned into? Someone who thinks they can take me on, a god?” Discord said as he floated away from the thrones and up into the sky.

Spike pulled out his pistol and quickly shot at Discord, but the serpentine body allowed Discord to dodge it.

“Ooh, nice try. Now it is my turn.” Discord said as he finished his chocolate milk and threw the glass at Spike, too fast for Spike to dodge. Spike was hit full force with an explosion. Normally this would heavily injure or kill a pony, but Spike’s scales were hard enough to only knock him off balance.

“Hmm. Looks like I’m gonna need more.” Discord said as he then rapidly spawned empty glasses and threw them at Spike, send him straight into the wall. Spike was feeling immense pain. Those bombs had hurt him bad. When he tried to move at all, his limbs ached. Discord, thinking he had won, tauntingly flied up to Spike and got right in his face.

“I’ll admit, you surprised me. Making it here and not dying from my empty glass bombs. But it seems your tale ends here. Oh how sad. All your efforts to stop me, perished. But you shouldn’t be so sad. I am a god after all, I will always be more powerful then you. And look on the bright side of things. Equestria gets to have me as a leader again, the princesses and your friends will be out of the way. And best of all, that thing with the dragons? I’ll kill every single one I find.”

This was the final straw. Adrenaline filled Spike as he screamed in rage and pushed out his hidden blades. He quickly slashed, cutting deep into Discords centre and his lion paw. Discord screamed as he flied away, holding onto his wounds with his eagle paw, he looked down to see the blood pouring out.

‘How? How could this be happening?’ he asked.

He saw Spike get back up and charge at him.

“Stay back.” Discord warned as he pulled some of the roof down, creating huge piles of rubble. But that didn’t affect the angry Dragon.

“Stay back!” Discord yelled as he fell to the ground in front of the thrones, but not before creating a huge wall of fire to block Spike.

Spike looked around until he noticed one of the piles of rubble made a staircase over the wall. Spike quickly ran up the stairs, putting his hidden blade away and pulling out his tomahawk. He jumped over the wall, tomahawk high in the air, descending on the god of chaos.

Time seemed to slow down for the Princesses and Discord. They looked in shock as Spike seemed to transform.

First he tuned into a gryphon with a white hood and robes. He wings flared out like he was gliding and his right claw had a hidden blade ready with one of his fingers missing.

Next was another dragon with similar white robes and hood, but wearing a cape as well with a more renaissance look. He two had his right hand raised with a hidden blade, but he kept all his fingers. Unlike the gryphon.

Lastly was a Batpony, also wearing white robes and hood. He seemed to also have his wings out like the gryphon. He clearly had four pistols attached to him and some markings resembling a pirate. He had two swords pointing down, ready to strike the target as well.

Time seemed to slowly gain speed as Spike looked like his normal self once more, and quickly landed onto the god of chaos. Spike felt the tomahawk hit Discord, before hearing a scream and a blinding white light throwing him onto his back. He struggled to stay awake as he look up, noticing the damage Discord had done was fixed. But the adrenaline soon ran out and Spike fell asleep from exhaustion.

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Spike woke up in a completely white room. He blinked his eyes as he looked around to find himself in a hospital room. He saw his weapons and pouches all neatly on a table next to his bed. He even seemed to have fresh arrows in his quiver.

He saw the door open as the two Princesses walked in. He was going to get up to bow but he was surprised to see the Princesses bow to him.

“Spike. Me and my sister cannot thank you enough for what you have done for Equestria. We are eternally grateful.” Princess Celestia said.

“Um…please stand. I don’t normally know what to say when ponies are bowing to me. Especially the princesses.”

The Two Princesses rose and nodded.

“I understand. It does get a bit irritating after a few millennia.” Princess Celestia joked. Spike tried to stand up but was stopped by Luna.

“Please stay in bed. We have to wait for the doctor to come and tell us of your injuries.” Spike hesitated but nodded.

“What happened? All I remember is killing Discord and then a white light before I fell asleep.”

“After you triumph over Discord. He seemed to explode in a blinding white light. Once the light cleared. The cages me and my sister were imprisoned in disappeared. We immediately checked on you and glad to find you were breathing. Then the Guard and your friends entered, making sure we were alright. We immediately sent for a doctor or medic to take you to the Royal infirmary. It has been two days since then and in that time we have gathered and mourned those fallen and executed the remaining rebels that surrendered to us for their crimes. We are still rebuilding our once grand city, but it will take time.” Luna said.

“This is something that we will not be able to forget or recover from for quite some time. But you stopped it from being worse than it could have ever been. Equestria is in your debt. Please. If there is anything you so desire, please name it.” Princess Celestia said. Spike thought about it for a long time before he came up with an answer.

“When Blueblood was still around. He had set up multiple systems that beneficiated ponies or his order. He only allowed ponies into governments, no other races. And supported the killing and selling of dragons. These are the only two I know of so there could be dozens more. Please just investigate these systems and silence them for good.” Spike asked. Celestia and Luna where shocked to hear what had been happening under their noises along with leading Discord followers.

“Very well Spike. We shall act swiftly on that once we finish repairing and rebuilding.” Luna said as Spike smiled.

“Spike. Even when you could have anything you desire, you pray for the safety of others. I know you are not the same young baby dragon from years ago. You have matured into a strong, brave dragon. Effective immediately, you will no longer be persuade by the Royal Guard and I will pardon you and your friends from their crimes. You have done Equestria a great deed.”

Soon the doctor arrived in the room carrying a clipboard.

“How is he Doctor?” Celestia asked

“Well your majesty, we ran some tests and he doesn’t seem to have anything broken. He’s free to leave whenever he pleases.”

“Really? Nothing at all?” Luna asked.

“Nope, nothing your majesty.” The doctor said.

“Very well. We’ll leave you to get yourself ready while we deal with the paperwork.” Celestia said as Spike was left alone in the room. He arose from the bed and stretched, feeling his muscles and joints loosen a bit. He jumped off the bed and grabbed his weapons and pouches.

Once he restocked and reloaded. He made his way through the hospital and opened the door to see the princesses waiting for him in a carriage.

“Come Spike. Your friends will be seeing you off at the docks. I believe you’ve earned yourself a rest.” Celestia said. Spike nodded and hopped on.

As the Carriage flew above, Spike looked down below to see the City slowly begin to rebuild itself. He then saw them approach the harbour and saw the Atalanta sitting in the bay with a crowd waiting outside the ship. Once the carriage landed, Spike, Celestia and Luna hopped off the carriage and walked to the group. Spike saw the group was his friends that had fought alongside him.

“There he is! Give him a round of applause!” Nightingale said. The group obliged and clapped as Spike walked up to them.

“So, no more Templars, huh?” Spike asked.

“Yeah.” Inferno said.

“What will you guys do now?” Spike asked.

“I’m returning to the Homestead with you, and still taking care of my store. But now me and Roseletta are going to see if we can see each other more often. To catch up on what we’ve been doing.” Thorn said holding said mares hoof. Roseletta kissed his cheek, making him blush more than an apple.

“I’ve been elected back into the Night Guard. As a lieutenant. I go back to work in a month.” Bladechaser said, smiling as he got his job back

“Well. I shall try to rebuild my home. But I do not care what or where I live as long as I am with my Fleur.” Fancy said. Fleur beside him holding onto him tight.

“Me and my creed are heading back to Appoloosa. But Silver arrow and Inferno here have offered to start guilds in other cities for us. I’ll be lending them help as they build there guilds.” Nightingale said.

“We’ll be heading back to Manehatten. But my thieves are also lending to give a hoof to Silver and Inferno.” Shadow said.

“I really got to thank you guys. If you weren’t here we may never have won. You were there to help me and the city with no care as to what would happen to you. You guys are the bestest friends I have ever had. And I will NOT be forgetting about any of you guys soon.” Spike said.

“Aw, group hug!” Nightingale said. The group all gathered around and hugged each other. Spike smiled as he laughed with his friends.

“Ay, Lad! We best be getting back. Don’t want ta keep that old man waiting do ya?” Pegleg yelled from the ship.

Spike and Thorn separated from the group and began to walk onto the ship. They walked on deck before turning around to see their friends. They looked to each other and nodded. The Atalanta soon began to sail out of the harbour, and as the Ship left Canterlot. Spike and Thorn waved to their friends on the docks as they got further and further.

Once back on the homestead, Spike walked into the mansion looking for White Dove. He found the old stallion sitting in his favourite chair.

“Master?”

Spike walked up to the old stallion and looked down on him.

“Master?”

He got on one knee and tried to look underneath the hat the stallion wore. He then place two fingers on the stallion’s neck to check for a pulse.

He waited for a pulse. And waited. And waited.

He lowered his fingers and looked the old Stallion. He looked so peaceful. So comfort. Like nothing bad had happened. Spike then noticed the letter in the Stallions hood with his name on it. He carefully took it, opened it and read. He looked at the stallion once more and just lowered his head.

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Everypony on the homestead gathered as Peglegs wife did the speech. The weather seemed to be appropriate. Rain pouring down as the ponies paid their respects to the coffin inside the Earth. Everypony on the homestead was there to say goodbye to the old stallion. They also went up to Spike to say their condolences. Soon all that was left was Spike. He looked at White Dove’s tombstone.

White Dove

934-1008 ANM

A Devoting, Hardworking, and understanding Friend

Spike looked to the left to see another Tombstone, but it had a different name on it.

Blazing Blade

935-972 ANM

Spike smiled to himself a little before he grabbed the shovel and began to bury the coffin as the rain poured around him.

Dear Spike

If you are reading this, it means my time on this world has past. Do not let my death effect your work as an Assassin.

I just want to right this to say goodbye to you. When you first arrived here, I believed it would take years for you to master your training. But you went past my expectations, and even when you knew everything I could teach you. You continued to work.

I never told you of when I was an Assassin. My guild was stretched far through Equestria, fighting Blueblood and his Templars. But something happened, and I was the only one left with knowledge of the Assassin’s. I resided to my home here, where the Templars left me, thinking I wouldn’t be a problem anymore. But they also left me with a pain. A pain that haunted me till my death. But since I’m gone as well, maybe I can see her again.

As time went on, you helped the homestead grow into a small community and forgot about your troubles in the past. You are a leader to them Spike. And you deserve that recognition.

This is why I leave you the home in your name. I know you can take care of this place. I trust you to not only care for the home and It’s property, but for the friends you have made. I know this is your home now Spike, and you have left the town that fought against you. There is still a mare there you hold deep in your heart. You can’t keep secrets from an ex Assassin.

Your legend and influence has gone beyond Equestria, inspiring others to do fight on. No matter how much they are put down, or how hard the betrayal is.

I do not know of your future, but I know you will only make me more proud.

Fight on Spike. For you, the good of Equestria, and your friends.

Sincerely

White Dove

Epilogue

Steam flooded the area as the train stopped at Ponyville station. The train whistles blowing loudly as Ponies alike walked between the gap to get on and off the train. But one that stood out was the dragon that left the train ad made his way out. Not caring what looks he got from the ponies.

Spike stopped as he left the station and looked at the town. Not much seemed to change since the incident with Trixie. Just some faces he had never seen and some new houses. He then walked out the station stairs and began his walk.

Rainbow Dash flied above Ponyville, pushing, moving and kicking the clouds into correct position. She then flied high and looked at her handy work. She smiled, crossed her hooves and nodded. But she noticed something below. Something walking in Ponyville. She looked down, trying to get a good look at who it was before she realised who t was.

"Spike!?"

Pinkie Pie had just finished serving a customer, giving them a complimentary 'come back soon' and her huge smile. She looked around to see ponies of all sort sitting in tables, enjoying their sweets. But she looked out of the window for a quick second to see someone. She immediately gasped as she knew who it was.

"Spike?"

Twilight Sparkle sat in the middle of her library as she used her magic to sort through her items. She neatly shelfed her books, put her cleaning supplies in the cupboard, placed her quills and ink on her desk and all the little things. Once she was done she looked around at her library. She soon lowered her head and sighed. 'It isn't the same without him. He was always there to help.' Twilight walked to her door and walked onto her door step. She looked into town as ponies walked on by minding their own business. But she then noticed someone in the crowd that made her eyes widened.

"Is it really him? Is that Spike?"

Fluttershy was currently in the markets buying fruit and vegetables for her animal friends. She was running low and need to restock. She said thank you to one of the vendors and placed her groceries in her saddlebags. She was about to go looking for her next stall when she noticed the dragon at the end of the market.

"Spike?"

Applejack waved goodbye to another customer as she and her Brother were manning the apple stand. She felt proud as they had sold a lot of apples today, earning a lot of bits. But she soon noticed the drake that was heading to the outskirts.

"Spike? What in tarnation!?"

Rarity was quietly sowing a new dress she had designed, the order was due in two weeks but Rarity had been working non-stop since this morning. She had just finished the stitching before she decided to go and get some coffee. She walked back downstairs and looked out of the Window, noticing the dragon that was leaving town.

"Spikey?"

Spike had walked through all of town, and was seeing less and less buildings as he went on. He had to go through the businesses of town for the quickest route to his destination. But he soon heard hoof steps walking behind him. He stopped and turned around to see six ponies there stunned.

"Spike. It’s really you. Your here." Twilight said as tears began to swell up in her eyes.

"What do you six want?" Spike asked not wanting to talk to them.

"Why in the hay are ya back here?" Applejack asked.

"Why do you want to know? You never really cared before." Spike said.

"Oh. You still angry for what we did?" Rainbow asked.

"What do you think?"

"Spike. We made a mistake, we never should have been that cruel to you. But we know what we did and we're deeply sorry for it. We can go back to the way things were. Where everything was fine. We had those fun adventures. Everything can be fine again!" Twilight said.

"Thanks for the offer, but no." Spike responded. This caused the mane six to drop their jaws.

"B-but why? Why can't we go back to the way things were before?" Twilight asked.

"Why? Why? When you banished me after I had done nothing but help you, a little part of me died. I ran away far from the Everfree and found myself near the coast. Once there a whole new life began for me. I gained experience and matured, physically, emotionally and mentally. I made so many new friends who fought alongside me after only knowing me for a few days, and some that just came for a new life and shelter. Right now, I am living a life better than I ever had before. I have changed greatly, in every way. That is why things can't go back."

"Something else died when you banished me. My friendship with all six of you. You threw crap at me on a higher level then what I was ready for, and you’re the embodiments of Harmony." Spike explained. A dead silence seemed to wash over the area, no pony or dragon said or did anything.

"No...No! No! No! NO! Please Spike! Please come back! I need you Spike!" Twilight said.

"The answer is still no." Spike said. Twilight jumped, hooves open at Spikes feet. She grabbed his legs as she cried her tears.

"Please...please Spike. I need you." Twilight sobbed as her friends rushed over to make sure she was alright. Her friends dragged her off as Spike looked down on her.

"You should have thought of that years ago." Spike said as he turned around and walked away, hearing cries ring out from behind him.

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Applebloom sighed as she waited at her counter. She had gotten no customers all day. She was rushed with orders when Canterlot became under siege, but now business was slow. She went in the back to check on her equipment once again, making sure everything was fine in her shop/home. She heard the door open and close and smiled. At last! A customer! She walked out and couldn't believe what stood in front of her. It was Spike wearing his robes, his hood off, showing his spines on his head.

"Spike!"

Applebloom walked out from the counter and ran up to give her old friend a hug. Spike opened his arms as the two hugged each other for the first time in years. The two hugged each other for some time before they broke apart.

"How have you been? I heard about what happened in Canterlot. They talked a lot about the 'Scale Saviour of Canterlot' and his deeds with his group of friends." she asked.

"I have been good. I have had some time to rest after Canterlot."

"Good, that's good." She said.

"So did you come around to just say hi? Or do you need anything fixed?"

"Actually, I'm here with a question." Spike said. Applebloom raised her eyebrow at this. What would he ask?

"I live on a property, not far from when those ponies attacked you. I live there in a large house, with many species and cultures living on with each other. The small group of people and I have formed a small community on the homestead. We seem to be needing some pony who is good at repairing. And it seems you made a name for yourself along the frontier." Applebloom blushed at Spike's comment.

"Oh Please. Ah just do the best I can."

"And you’re beautiful at it, from what I have heard. So I have come here to ask. Would you be willing to move to where I live?" Spike asked, twiddling his thumbs. Applebloom eyes widened at this as she asked.

"Ah don't know. You’re asking me a big favour to leave Ponyville and to join ya little Community."

"I'm only asking. If you say no, then I would like to still hire you for some repairs down at the Homestead." Spike told her.

Applebloom went to think this over. She could say no and stay in Ponyville. She would be closer to her Family but her business would still go slow. She wishes she could travel in time to when Scoot's was breaking her scooter on a daily basis. But she thought about how little she would see her family. Ether there working on the farm, the stand, or hanging out with their friends around town. She also had the responsibility at her store here.

But then she thought about what it would be like to move to the frontier. There were more accidents out there and she'd heard it was better to be a repair pony on the frontier then in a little town. It did seem nice to live in a small community where it seemed they all knew each other's names. But since she was not Pinkie, she couldn't remember everypony's name in Ponyville. She also noticed how quick a train ride is from the frontier to Ponyville. Five maybe ten minutes at least. And walking would only make it half an hour away on the right track, so she could still visit her family. She also wanted to see what Spike had made of himself. She hadn't seen him in years so it would be nice to see where he was living. Plus she also didn't want to see a brawl between Spike and the Elements because of a bad past and for him to just see her.

She went over it again and again before she finally came up with an answer.

"Alright Spike. I've been thinking about this. Ah’ve decided ah'll came with ya too ya little Community." She said.

"Wonderful! I will have to ask every pony to help build your shop when we go back."

"Alright. But where will a sleep for now?" Applebloom asked.

"Well...there is a spare room in my house. You can stay there if you like while you shop builds." Spike said. Applebloom giggled before talking to Spike again.

"Ah don't think it'll be a problem."

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It has been 18 years since that day, and i couldn't be happier. Applebloom was able to settle in and got along nicely with everyone. She now has more offers and jobs and she couldn't be happier.

Even though a long time has passed. I still remember my friends who fought with me in Canterlot. Although we are spread across, we do send letters and meet up from time to time. The community has grown as well, but i don't mean anypony new has come to settle down. Although this place was put on the map by the Princesses themselves and got a reputation for being the home of the 'Scaled Saviour'.

I still remember soon after she had settled down in the homestead, she asked me out to a date. A walk amongst the tree's. We we're together for two years before i popped the question.

The wedding was magical as we decided to have it in the frontier. The Apple family welcomed me with open hooves as a new family member. Big Mac himself gave me his blessings while i let my feeling aside with Applejack since i didn't want to ruin the wedding. We soon had our first child. Our first bundle of joy. The nest came ten years later.

"Are you done yet Spike?" Applebloom asked looking into the room, still wearing her red bow. A girl baby dragon then walked in walking on all fours. She had yellow scales, a lighter yellow for an underbelly. A green mane and tail, with green spines along her back and tail, wearing a green bow in her mane.

"Yeah! Come on Dad! We have to go soon."

"Don't worry, I'll be done soon!" Spike said from his desk.

"She just wants to get there to see her Boyfriend Bismarck again." said a teenage stallion batpony. He had red fur with a messy purple mane. Along with dragon like eyes, ears and wings.

"Shut up!" the little dragon said, a rosy red appearing on her cheeks.

Spike chuckled before he told them he would be finished soon. He then went to finish the book he wrote.

I have a deep sense of happiness that I have two children to teach, to play with, and to have fun with. And to embarrass. But I'll save that for when they are older.

The assassin order is now far and beyond thanks to my efforts. I may have stopped but my inspiration continues in all of the Assassin's that fight against oppressors. My tales are done for now. But my Legacy lives on.

The Legacy of Spike. The Dragon Assassin.

Applossa part 1

Three years were gone by once Spike had killed Gilda, much had changed during his training before leaving on a mission again.

Spike's story of him not coming back had inspired ponies who were like Spike, they had been used by the town or been outcastes by them. Ditzy Doo along with Dinky left Ponyville and was friends of Crafter, so Ditzy and Dinky were happy to see the dragon again, and they promised not to tell the mane six or the guards. Ditzy now works on the frontier mail service, she didn't have as many crashes since there was more open space, she also owns a house on Dove's land.

Another pony would be Zecora's twin sister, Zelly, she moved from New Zebraland, but instead of Ponyville, she had heard the news of Spike and the Mane six, she didn't want to be next to them, and she came across Dove's house and now along with the other community of ponies that was on the land, lives in a house were she makes potion for medicine and other purposes.

Thorn back in Manehatten had gotten sick of the stuck ups there that kept on coming into his store and bothering him, so he packed up and left the city, he took a train to the frontier, and soon ran into Dove, Dove brought him back were he met Spike again, Thorn then set up his shop on the land.

And lastly, a griffon couple, Claudia and Kane, who had owned a hotel in Manehatten but was forced out by the gangs earlier, had made there way to the frontier, Crafter and Chopper were happy to help and so was every pony else and built a hotel. Now it is a regular meeting place since there is a pub at the first floor.

So the community in total was made up of Crafter, Chopper, Zelly, Dizty, Peg Leg, his wife, Pipsquek, Dinky, Thorn, White Dove and lastly Spike. It seemed they had made a small village of themselves.

Meanwhile, after Spike's and his attack on the factory, the factory workers have been able to tell them there stories, they had been hypnotised by some ponies and then sent off to work in them, although Flam's company was able to pay huge debts for the crimes, one of the employers set up his own company that produced not only apple cider but any other cider, and was quickly won over by Flam's previous customers.Now only one factory remained in Equestria, and it was located in Apploosa.

But today Spike was in the study with a quill and ink, writing letters, he made three in total, once he was done he got the envelopes, wrote the name of someponies, burned one and then headed outside.

He headed for Dizty's house, but before he opened it, Dinky was seen walking out of the house wearing a dress, with Pipsquek wearing a suit walking up to her and then bowing.

"Hello, malady." Pipsquek said.

"Nice to see you Pip." Dinky said.

"We'll then, lets go." Pipsquek said as they then headed into the frontier town close by, Dizty then stepped out and saw her daughter walk away.

"They grow up so fast.*sniff* my little muffin." Dizty said, but she then noticed Spike.

"Oh hello Spike."

"Hello Dizty, I see your daughters going on a date." Spike said.

"Ah yes, young love, it's beautiful isn't it?" Dizty asked.

"Yeah..." He said as he winced at memories of being a pincushion for Rarity.

"Oh sorry, I forgot about that." Dizty said, she and a lot of other ponies had known of Spike being taken advantage of Rarity.

"It's alright, it's in the past." Spike said.

"Ya know, you've got such a great personality. I'm sorry I couldn't help you, I had to be in Canterlot because I was on transfer there for a while." Dizty said.

"Like I said, it's in the past. And if that didn't happen, we wouldn't be we're we are today." Spike said.

"So, if you didn't get banished, you would still be working, I would still be a bit mistreated and Dinky wouldn't of found love." Dizty said.

"Well... When you out it that way, yeah." Spike said.

"Oh sorry! So what was it you wanted?" Dizty said, apologising for dragging the conversation away from Spike's main reason.

"Dizty, I need you to deliver this for me." Spike said handing Dizty the letters.

"But, these ponies are back in Ponyville." Dizty said.

"I know, but I just need you to find them, drop then off and that'll be the last of it." Spike said.

"But why them?"

"Because she was the one who truly stood up for me four years ago, and I want to talk to her again without Twilight and the others knowing, and the other is for one last message to them." Spike said.

"Oh yeah, that reward. Alright, I'll do it. And I think I know where, there's been some gossip at the post office that there's a new blacksmith open in Ponyville." Dizty said as she started to fly.

"Thank you Dizty, I'll owe you for this." Spike said as Dizty took off into the sky, Spike then headed back to the mansion for some afternoon training down in the basement.

After a while, Dove called for Spike, Spike walked up the stairs and into the main hallway to see Dove with a griffon behind him, she was a black griffon with some purple highlights along her, she had greyish purple eyes and was carrying a lot of weapons.She had two hidden blades, four guns with long barrels, a bow and arrow, a scythe and chain, and two tantos.

"Spike, this is Nightingale." Dove said.

"Hey there~" Nightingale said, giggling a little, Spike simply held his claw out, and Nightingale shook it with her talon.

"Spike, Nightingale here will take you to Apploosa, there you will help the assassin order there." Dove said before walking away, leaving Nightingale and Spike alone.

"So, ya ready to go."

"How does another order exist?" Spike asks.

"We'll it's simple, little Spikey, once you story was told and reach Apploosa, and I know all about you." Nightingale said.

"From when you worked in Canterlot to our banishment to your battle of Ponyville, I know it all." Nightingale said.

"How?" Spike asked.

"Simple. Our order in Apploosa was based on what you did and I had to find out about what just what this hunk of a dragon body did." Nightingale said.

"Are you flirting with me?" Spike asked.

"Maybe~"Nightingale giggled, Spike just sighed.

"Can we just go?" Spike asked.

"Certainly, ONWARDS TO VICTORY!" Nightingale shouted pulling out a tanto and pointing it in the direction of the path which lead to the town which lead to the station. She then started to run off, which Spike had to follow suit.

They soon arrived at the station were they had to wait for the train, will waiting Nightingale tried to bring up a conversation but Spike had nothing to talk about, just one main goal.

"So ya got your eye on somebody?" Nightingale asked, Spike didn't expect that, but he already knew the answer.

"Yes." Spike said, which shocked Nightingale a bit.

"Really? Who?" She asked.

"Ah, it's a secret." Spike said just as the train pulled in, he and Nightingale both hopped in and headed for the town, which would take quite a few days, and as night fell, Spike and Nightingale both went into separate beds and laid down.

Meanwhile, earlier in Ponyville.

At the golden oaks Library, Twilight and her friends were having breakfast after a sleep over, although the library was a mess since twilight still couldn't do everything that had to be down in the library, when they heard a knock on the door.

"I'll get it!" Rarity said as she walked to the front, when she opened it she only saw an envelope which had 'traitors' written on it.

Rarity picked it up and went back inside.

"Who was it?" Twilight asked, she and the others then saw the envelope and gasped at what was on it, Twilight grabbed it and opened it to read the message.

if your reading this, you probably doing some scheme to bring me back, but I'm not coming back! I have a good life where I am, and I don't plan on coming back to Ponyville anytime soon.

From. The betrayed, Spike.

The six then started to build tears up. And it then turned into rivers of tears, they wanted Spike back, they wanted to make things back the way they used to be, they wanted everything to be normal again.

But really, nothing is Normal, it never is.

Meanwhile.

"Thanks fer comin'!" Apple bloom said as she waved goodbye to her latest customer, as the customer walked out the door she sighed in satisfaction.

Now, about a year ago, Applebloom felt like she should start her own business, Big Mac and Applejack could handle the farm on there own, along with the farmhand Caramel. So she left Sweet Apple Acres and set up her own blacksmith in the town.

Although she did miss a certain someone, she wished to see him again since the last time they meet, which was when he saved her from those three stallions, she didn't care where he was or what he was like, she just wanted to see him again.

She then saw something that shocked her, Dizty Doo was flying outside her window, and then knocked on the door, Applebloom rushed to the door and opened it, letting her in.

"Miss Dizty! What are ya doin' here?" Applebloom asked.

"Special delivery!" She said as she handed over an envelope that had Applebloom's name on it.

"Who's it from?" Applebloom asked.

"Oh, you'll know." Dizty said as she headed outside and flies away.

Applebloom then headed behind the counter and opened the envelope, she then read the letter.

Applebloom, it's been a while hasn't it? Anyway, I've missed you, but due to Twilight, her friends (no offence to your sister) and my work, I couldn't visit. However, the address below is where I'm staying, be sure to mail your address. And if your still staying at Sweet Apple Acres, make sure Applejack doesn't find out! Please! But if not, then do what you want but don't let her find out.

From Spike.

Applebloom quickly closed the shop for a while, ran into her personal study and began writing a reply, once she was done, she put it in an envelope, rushed to the post, and placed it in the mailbox.

On the way back she had a huge smile plastered on her face.

Ah can talk ta Spike again! Squee~. She thought.