The origins of Glistening Blade Ponyville Royal guard

Chapters

The Royal Assignment.
Day One In Ponyville
Training Day
It's A Date
Together Again
The Nightmare
Dark As Midnight
Revelations
Caught Between The Gears Of War
Reckless Rebuilding

The Royal Assignment.

"Shining Armor where is Glistening Blade" said Princess Celestia.

"I have no idea Princess i'll find him immediately" spat out Shining Armor.

"Oh no where could he be did he oversleep again i swear Blade needs an alarm clock." Shining Armor thought silently to himself.

"I'm coming Shining Armor sorry i over slept". said Glistening Blade as he fell down a flight of stairs and landed right in front of Shining Armor.

"Little nervous today you sure your ready for your assignment"

"Of course i am Shining Armor we have both saved Canterlot together multiple times like when those meteors fell and we made a magic barrier."

"Ok you made your point Blade but this is not an assignment that you can fail."

"Armor you know i can do it didn't you tell Celstia that you wanted me to do this and she agreed."

"That's Princess Celestia Blade and yes i did but this can't be taken as a joke and after seeing you fall down the stairs like that i need to make sure your ready."

"Sorry about that but seriously Armor i think i can handle this i didn't go through all that guard training to be a failure."

"A little over confident now well we need to stop wasting time the princess needs to see you immediately."

"Well lets go then Armor if it's this important then we need to hurry."

"Right Blade lets go."

Shining Armor and Glistening Blade sprinted down the corridor.

They burst through the doors as Blade fell on his face once again.

"Princess i finally found Blade."

"Glistening Blade" said the Princess "Would you like some help up"

"Yes please that would be nice."

Princess Celestia lifted him using her magic.

"Thank you Princess Celestia now about this assignment you need me for can you tell me what it is."

"Well Blade me and Shining Armor feel that you are ready for a special assignment"

"Princess i can handle anything you have me do i'm a royal guard for a reason."

"It's good to see such confidence in a young individual like you."

"Now Shining Armor I think i'll let you do the honors i mean you requested Blade for this job."

"Alright Blade we need you to go on a mission to Ponyville."

"Ok Armor but what is it i'll be doing there."

"Well we have reports that more and more bad things have been happening there so we have decided that your ready to be the royal guard of Ponyville."

"Wait your telling me i'm leaving Canterlot forever"

"Blade it wont be forever we just need you to patrol there and keep the local ponies safe."

"But Armor why does it have to be me defending the castle with you has been my life."

"Let me answer that" said Princess Celestia "Ever since you first set foot in Canterlot i sensed a strange power in you that i didn't understand."

"Princess can we please not talk about when i first arrived it brings back bad memories."

"Ah yes i remember now your fathers death when he was attacked and the guard didn't save him."

"Yes exactly this is why i joined the guard i promised i would die before any of my fellow citizens do."

"And it is that fire in you that makes you more suited for the job than Shining Armor."

'Well Princess i know what i must do i will defend Ponyville with my life."

"Blade that is the mission you must pursue promise me that you will at least try."

"Princess i cannot promise because with this type of a mission a promise is not strong enough to hold my word."

"This is true Blade may you swear upon your life that you will defend the town."

"Princess i swear on my life."

"Alright before you leave i would like you to have this."

The Princess hands Blade a Book.

"Princess what is this for."

"Blade read the cover."

The cover of the book read seriously advanced and unknown spells.

"Thank you Princess this will be very useful on my journey."

"Now Shining Armor would you like to say anything to Blade before he goes."

"Yes i would Princess."

"Blade i would like to give you my favorite set of armor it's lined with platinum and gold so it might be heavy."

"Armor thank you so much its an honor." said blade as he put on the armor.

"Blade promise me that when you get to Ponyville you will protect my sis shes about your age and her name is Twilight Sparkle."

"Armor i'd do anything to help you i promise."

"Wait blade one more thing be careful" Armor gives Blade a friendly hug. then he says "I love you like your my brother Blade good luck."

"Blade it's time to go" said Princess Celestia.

"Alright bye everyone i'll always think of all of you as my family."

Blade walks out the door and boards the train to Ponyville. Blade sits on the train silently thinking to himself "I need to find Twilight Sparkle i promised Armor."

As Blade steps off the train he is greeted by a jumping pink pony.

"Hey who are you are you new to town i'm pinkie pie."

"Yes i'm new to town i need to find Twilight Sparkle do you know her."

"Of course shes only like my bestest friend." said pinkie as she jumped around circling blade.

Alright well take me to her please and my name is Glistening Blade.

"I'm going to call you Blade ok."

"Please don't we hardly know one another can you just take me to Twilight Sparkle."

"Your no fun but ok follow me."

Pinkie pie took Blade to Twilight Sparkles house then she left saying. "You and Twilight will be best friends your both no fun."

Blade knocked on the door and waited for a few moments until he was greeted by a smiling pony.

"Are you Twilight Sparkle" said Blade hoping he completed his first mission in Ponyville.

"Why yes that's me" said Twilight Sparkle as she greeted Blade inside.

"Who are you exactly"

"I'm Glistening Blade i was sent by your brother and Princess Celestia."

"Wait you know Shining Armor."

"Yes Twilight Sparkle i do he was like a brother to me i joined the guard and was with him the whole time."

"Well any friend of Armor's is a friend of mine but it's getting late would you like to stay the night."

"That would be great seeing how i don't have a place to stay."

"Well your welcome to stay here but it's time for bed so let's go."

Blade followed Twilight Sparkle up the stairs and slept in the bed across from her dreaming about all the fantastic adventures he had in Canterlot.

Day One In Ponyville

"Hey Twilight Sparkle is it normal to wake up to see huge clouds of black smoke here in Ponyville."

"What are you talking about said Twilight Sparkle as she slowly opened her eyes."

"Why don't you look outside and you will see what I mean."

"Well that sounds reasonable."

Twilight Sparkle looked out the window to see a huge cloud of black smoke had covered most of the town.

"Glistening Blade do you know what this could be."

"Is it possible that there is a dragon near by because that would explain it."

"Blade i bet this is just a wonderful way to start off your first day in ponyville."

"Absolutely" said blade as he rolled his eyes.

"Well Should we check the mountains and see if there is a dragon over there."

"Sounds like a wonderful idea said blade as he started putting on the armor Shining Armor gave him."

"Blade ill meet you there i'm going to get my friends."

Blade set off on his way to the mountains he searched through multiple caves before Twilight Sparkle came with her friends.

"Hey Rainbow Dash She called out fly around the mountains and see if you can find the dragon."

"No problem Rainbow Dash called out as she flew as fast as possible around the mountains."

"Hey everypony" Fluttershy said trembling "Look up".

"Well that is the biggest dragon I've ever seen said Blade."

"Isn't it the only dragon you've ever seen" said Twilight Sparkle.

"No actually one attacked the castle before it destroyed half of it me and shining armor got rid of him after awhile the Princess made us help rebuild the castle."

Blade ran farther up the mountain to the summit then he jumped off and landed on the dragons back where he was thrown off and smashed to the ground making a loud thud and leaving a hole in the ground.

"Well i hope blades alright" said Twilight Sparkle.

Glistening blade slowly rose from the hole he created when he slammed into the ground he slowly climbed the mountain he was very hurt from the fall. Then he remembered the spell Princess Celestia tought him to get rid of the dragon that attacked canterlot. He gathered his last remaining energy and cast the spell he sent the dragon to a whole different dimension. Then he collapsed where he was greeted by Twilight Sparkle and all her friends. Blade cried out in pain as Twilight Sparkle helped him to his feet. He looked around at all her friends they were all congratulating him on getting rid of the dragon he had never received this many compliments from Princess Celestia. It was then that Blade realized he had made new friends after being on the guard so long he forgot the feeling.

"Thank you everyone" Blade said triumphantly.

As he walked with everyone back to the town he knew he would have to write to the Princess telling her what he accomplished.

When everyone else left he walked with Twilight Sparkle to her house then when he got inside he wrote his letter to the Princess.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Day one in ponyville was pretty interesting i fought a dragon and it was after that moment that i made friends with all of your star student Twilight Sparkles friends i didn't realize how great it is to have friends that support you and enjoy your accomplishments.

Yours truly,

Glistening Blade

Training Day

"Hey Blade wake up it's time to start guarding the town."

"What was that Twilight you need something."

"You need to wake up i swear you are just like spike."

"Oh man it's the afternoon already."

"Yeah i noticed applejack needs you there's a problem she needs you to help with."

Blade set off on his way to Sweet Apple Acres when he got there he was greeted by applejack and someone he did not recognize.

"Hey applejack not to be rude but who's this with you."

"Me i'm Lowell."

"Well what is it that you guys needed to call a guard for."

"Well ya see Blade we need you to go to Celestia and deliver her this note along with this basket of apple products."

"Alright applejack am i allowed to read this note or no."

"No now don't read that note i will tell ya your involved in it though."

"Alright i will leave immediately."

Blade teleported to the Castle to be welcomed by Celestia, Luna, and Shining Armor. They all looked at each other and then right at Blade who was trembling he was so scared he had done something wrong then Shining Armor slowly walked up to Blade and hugged him.

"Blade i missed you man it's boring guarding without you."

"It's only been like a week though it can't be that bad."

"It's just not the same but anyway why are you here."

"Well i have a note to deliver to Princess Celestia with some apple family products."

"Ah let me see here." said Celestia as she read the note to herself.

"Well it seems Applejack and Lowell are requesting guards for the farm i think we can arrange that,"

"What does it have to do with me."

"Well Blade Applejack said she wants you to train the guards that will be at her farm."

"And is that what you want me to do Princess."

"Blade you have a job to do as a guard and seeing how your the leader of the guard in ponyville it is your job."

"Well princess if it is my job i will do it."

"Alright take these guards to ponyville show them to properly use there weapons and teach them the magic that you have learned so far."

"Princess i will do just that but may i have a weapon to use for demonstrations."

The princess hands blade an ax that is double bladed and the blades are covered in gold while the handle is platinum,

"Well thank you Princess Celestia i will never forget this."

"Go now blade bring these guards to Ponyville and teach them the proper way to guard."

Blade teleported himself and the other guards to Sweet Apple Acres. Then he held out his weapon in front of the guards. He showed them how to properly strike an enemy how to spin the ax in there hands and he even showed them a weak healing spell to fix cuts and scratches. Then he showed them how to use the teleport spell which would help for getting around on the farm. He then started to make a small house for all 5 guards. When he was finished it was night time so he left the guards and went to the library to find Twilight Sparkle waiting for hiim at the door.

"Well someone had a busy day today didn't they." said Twilight Sparkle

"Yeah i know i wasn't expecting to see Princess Celestia today."

"I was in the barn with Applejack and Lowell when you were training."

"Applejack requested some guards to help her with the farm."

"Yeah i know Blade you looked great training today like a true soldier."

"Well that is my job so i'm glad i'm good at it."

"Well i'm sure you could protect everyone in Equestria if you had to."

"Well thanks Twilight i hope we can hang out sometime it would be nice to learn some new magic."

"Yeah sounds good well goodnight Blade."

"Night."

It's A Date

It was 6 o clock in the morning almost no one in Ponyville was awake except for Blade he had woken up hearing some loud noises outside. He walked down to the door and opened it there was no one outside he walked around the house looking to find something there was nothing to be found. "Well now that i'm up i won't be able to go back to bed he said to himself." He walked over to Sweet Apple Acres to see that all the guards he trained earlier in the week were already awake guarding. 'Wow they wake up earlier than me that's great." He said sarcastically as he watched them walk around the farm as Lowell walked out to greet Blade.

"Hey blade what the buck are you awake for."

"Honestly i can ask you the same thing Lowell but i heard something outside so i went and checked now i cannot go back to sleep."

"Well are you going to watch the meteor shower tonight it is going to be pretty cool i'm going with my girl Jackie."

"Really there's a meteor shower tonight i had no idea thanks for telling me sounds fun."

"Well Blade i'm gonna make some breakfast for the kids before they wake up see you later man."

"Alright Lowell have a nice day if you need me i'm here."

Blade started walking back to the house. He walked upstairs to see Twilight waiting for him with a smile on her face. "Well Blade where have you been me and Spike were worried."

"I went to check on the guards at Sweet Apple Acres."

"Well i'm glad your back i was wondering would you like to do something today."

"Sure there is a meteor shower tonight want to go with me."

"Absolutely i mean sure if that's ok with you."

"Yeah it's fine with me well you want me to make breakfast now that your up."

"If you don't mind."

Blade made Twilight spike and himself breakfast they all chowed down and everyone loved the food. "Hey blade thanks for the food it was great." said Twilight as she cleaned up. "Anytime well i got to go check on the town make sure everything is alright ill be back later ok." said Blade as he walked to the door getting ready to open it. "Alright bye Blade see you tonight can't wait."

Blade walked out the door ready to cycle the town and protect it. Everyone stared at him as he walked around with his ax in hand. Then everyone asked if he would be at the mountain for the meteor shower. "Yes everyone i will be there i will make sure nothing happens to the town." After Blade told everyone he would make sure the town is safe they all left. Well it's starting to get late Blade thought to himself as he walked back to the house to meet up with Twilight. He walked to the door and opened it to see Twilight ready with tons of books and paper.

"Blade are you ready to go to the mountain."

"Yeah i'm ready you got everything."

"Yeah i have everything i need we can watch the stars and the meteors it will be great.'

Blade teleported Twilight and himself to the top of the mountain and set up a blanket for them to sit on. "Here Twilight sit down." She sat down ready for the meteor shower to start while everypony else was just getting to the top of the mountain. Lowell and Applejack got to the top and sat close to Twilight and Blade. Lowell looked over to Blade who was cleaning his weapon Lowell noticed Twilight slowly move closer to Blade.

"Hey Jackie."

"Yes Lowell."

"Do you think Twilight likes Blade." Lowell said quietly.

"I wouldn't doubt it Lowell they are living together."

"Well i'm going to talk to Blade real quick i'll be back."

Lowell walks over to blade and asks if they can talk privately really quick.

"Lowell what do you need" said blade very confused.

"Well i think Twilight might like you."

"Well isn't that good if she hated me then i wouldn't be living with her."

"Blade i think she has a crush on you is what i'm trying to say."

"Oh well then why do you say that?"

"She tried to get closer to you when you were cleaning off your ax."

"Alright well what do you think i should do."

"I think that if you like her back you should make this a night she will never forget."

"We will see Lowell i never really talked to any girls when i was at the castle only Celestia, Luna, and Cadence."

"Well whatever you do don't buck things up alright if you like her now might be your best chance now i need to get back to my girl so bye." Lowell walked away and sat next to Applejack.

Oh no what if i mess things up between us what will i do what if i do nothing and she gets mad oh man i'm in such a bad position right now and how would Armor feel if i dated his sister oh man so many thoughts going through my head.

Blade walked back over to Twilight who was happy to see him sit back down "it's about to start." she said. Blade moved closer to her she looked over and smiled he smiled back trying not to look like a fool. Then the meteor shower started Twilight sat there in awe the sky was also lit up with stars. "Blade isn't it beautiful."said Twilight who was feeling extremely happy "Yeah Twilight the shining of the stars and the meteors it's wonderful." "Blade you have to do something to make this night great but what he mumbled to himself quietly." Then he moved right next to Twilight who looked over at him. "Is something wrong Blade." He looked at her and struggled to speak. "No everything is great couldn't be better." Wow really Blade your failing right now say something to her compliment her do something he mumbled. "Twilight can i ask you something." She looked over at him wondering what he could need. "Of course ask anything i know lots from reading so much." Blade felt so nervous he was shaking. "Well Twilight i wanted to ask why you look so beautiful." "Hmm i wasn't expecting that at all well maybe it is because the stars and meteors are reflecting beautiful colors on me." Blade thought for a moment and said "no that can't be you always look beautiful." "Once again i wasn't expecting that but thanks." Twilight moved over so she was right next to Blade. He looked at her and then he held hoofs with her. Twilight was blushing they looked each other in the eyes and kissed. When they were done they both said "Best night ever."

Lowell looked back at blade who was holding Twilight. "Look Jackie he did it." Applejack looked over and smiled "Aww ain't that cute." Lowell walked over to Twilight and Blade "well look at the new couple." he said while smirking. They both looked at him and said together "This has been the best night of my life." Lowell looked at blade and winked then he walked away. "Well Twilight it's getting late we should go home." She looked at him and they kissed again then she said "Yeah we should go." Blade teleported them back to the house and they got into bet together and they cuddled all night.

Together Again

It was the day after the meteor shower Blade and Twilight just woke up they started there morning off with a kiss then Blade went downstairs to make them food he was feeling great now that he was dating Twilight he felt like nothing could go wrong. He finished making food then he told Twilight that he needed to go to the castle. "Alright Blade i'll see you later." said Twilight as she kissed him goodbye. Blade teleported himself to the castle and walked into the main room.

"Princess Celestia were is Shining Armor i need to speak with him."

"Blade good to see you Shining Armor is in his room."

Blade stormed off to Armors room he was in such a hurry that he ran past Armor on the way there. Armor looked at him and said "Blade calm down what is so important." Blade looked at him and said "I hope this doesn't make you mad but i'm dating your sister."

Armor looked at him feeling very confused "What do you mean?"

"Me and Twilight love each other we were at the mountain during the meteor shower now we want to be together."

"So your telling me your marrying my sister."

"No well maybe when we are together for longer but i hope this doesn't upset you."

"Blade that is wonderful news."

"Wait what?"

"Blade I have known you for a great amount of time and i'm glad that it is you who is dating my sister just promise me you wont break her heart."

"Of course Armor i promise."

"Blade i need to get back to work go spend some time with my sister." said Shining Armor as he walked away with a huge smile on his face.

Blade teleported back to the house. He appeared right in front of Twilight who stumbled back a little. Blade looked at her awkwardly and said "Sorry did i scare you Twilight." she looked at him smiling and said "no just surprised me a little."

"Well Twilight i told your brother that we are together."

"Why would you do that Blade did he ask you to leave me now."

"No actually the opposite he congratulated me and was very happy for us."

"Well that doesn't sound like him but if he doesn't mind then that's great."

"Well Twilight would you like to go on a picnic."

"Of course that sounds great."

Blade grabbed a basket and started putting food into it then he grabbed a small blanket and then him and Twilight left they walked away from the town into a small area with a pond near it then he set down the blanket for Twilight then he put down the basket. He sat there admiring Twilight while they ate they laughed and talked the whole time they were really getting close. Then rainbow dash flew by she flew back and said "hey Blade don't you want a girl that's 20% cooler." He looked at her with angry eyes and said "I have a girl that is 1000% percent cooler than you please leave us alone." Twilight looked over at him and gave him a huge hug. "No one has ever said something that nice about me." He leaned over and kissed her and said "If i didn't like you i wouldn't be here right now."

"Blade i think we should get home the weather isn't looking to well.

"Yeah i know."

Blade teleported both of them to the house and then him and Twilight went upstairs to lay down. Wow another great day i hope this will last she is truly amazing blade said to himself. He was feeling great being in a relationship with Twilight he thought Twilight was the most beautiful pony in Equestria. But Blade new Rainbow Dash was extremely mad she changed the weather to rain and lightning. She wasn't dumb enough to try to fight with a royal guard though she knew better blade was trained and ready for almost any type of attack. He wondered what she would do to get back at him would she make the weather over him always rainy or would she try to ruin his relationship with Twilight Blade had no idea. He looked over at Twilight who was sleeping then he looked back at the wall. "I can't let Dash ruin this relationship i have to make sure Twilight doesn't listen to anything she says if she does there's a chance she will leave me i bet Shining Armor would be disappointed." "If me and Twilight split up it will be so difficult to protect her like i promised Armor i have to make sure everything works." After Blade was done mumbling to himself he rolled over to face Twilight he kissed her then fell asleep holding her.

The Nightmare

"Blade you need to wake up."

"Wha what Twilight it's midnight." said Blade as he rubbed his eyes with his hooves.

"Blade wake up please."

"I'm up what is it."

"Do you not see what is in front of us."

Blade rolls out of bed and looks in front of Twilight and him and sees nothing."Twilight there is nothing there."

"Oh sorry i must have had a nightmare can you forgive me for waking you up."

"Of course Twilight it's fine what did you see anyway?"

"I saw a mare that had a black coat and who's mane was on fire it seemed so real."

"Why does that sound familiar to me i've heard that before."

"Well go back to sleep i'm fine."

Twilight and Blade kissed then Blade snuggled up close to Twilight saying "Everything is going to be fine i'm here for you." They both fell asleep in a matter of minutes. Blade woke up at around 3 smelling fire he raised his head and saw exactly what Twilight was talking about. Oh no where is my ax when i need it what do i do he wondered. The mare stared at him with her glowing red eyes. "Blade i am the Nightmare i will be one of your greatest challenges to overcome here in Ponyville." Well like i don't have enough to worry about right now he thought to himself." I meant to find you but i found your partner Twilight Sparkle here. Now as i was saying before i was summoned with dark magic and sent to you to destroy and terrorize this town." Oh great destruction my life is getting abused right now who would do this to me Blade thought. "I harvest the nightmares from any and everypony possible but you are to strong you are the only one who can destroy me or revert me back to my true form." "Why are you telling me this shouldn't you be trying to ruin my life." said Blade in a scared tone. "You see young one i am trying to get you to save me i cannot stop myself from destroying the town but i can choose what to say." Blade stood up and walked over to Nightmare he looked at her she was a pegasus who had seen some very dark times there were scratches all over her. "I have turned this way from the constant punishment i have endured now i must turn the tables goodbye." Nightmare dissapeared Blade went over to the bed and woke up Twilight.

"Twilight wake up please i need you."

"Blade what is it?"

"I saw what you did the flaming mare her name is Nightmare she is going to destroy the town i need your help."

"Blade i would love to help you but it is 3 in the morning please let me sleep i'm already scared from what i saw."

Blade left the house he walked around the town to find that nothing was wrong. What the there's nothing wrong with the town he thought, Well i'm going to have to sleep more i must be going crazy he though. Blade walked all around the town when he realized something he wasn't in ponyville. "What the where am i" he said aloud.

"Blade you are in my realm it is the realm of Night i have summoned you here this is what ponyville will look like when i'm done you must stop me." Blade looked around the town was in flames and everypony looked like they were scared and lifeless. "I'm still not understanding how you can talk to me like this and then decide to destroy the town." "Blade i am two sides to the same coin one is good the other is bad my form changes every few hours." "So your telling me to stop you because you know your evil intentions will set in." "Yes Blade you must stop me if you want to say your friends and your loved one Twilight Sparkle." "This must be a dream i must be going crazy" he said aloud. Blade shook his head vigorously until he collapsed onto the ground. He stood back up slowly and he was in the house with Twilight.

"Twilight want some breakfast."

"Yes please Blade."

Blade made them breakfast then he told Twilight off his encounter with Nightmare. "Wow Blade that is one crazy dream you had there." "Yeah i know it seemed so real i could smell the fire of her mane and i could hear the screams from the stolen Nightmares she had consumed." "That is crazy thank goodness it was a dream i don't think the town would be ready for that." "Yeah i know Twilight well lets get out of the house." Blade and Twilight both walked outside together they were holding hooves they looked over at the town it was up in flames.

Dark As Midnight

{This is the 2nd part of The Nightmare this is starting from exactly where it left off.}

Blade stood there shocked he wasn't dreaming before it was all real he wasn't going crazy. "Twilight get inside i need to stop this only i can." "Alright Blade please make sure to come back." Twilight walked into the house and shut the door while Blade looked forward at the town engulfed in flames. He had no idea how to stop the Nightmare but he knew she destroy the whole town if he didn't at least try. I have to know her weakness if i am to destroy her but what can it be all i know is she is the essence of darkness and abuse and she uses our fears as a disguise leading into our minds deepest thoughts weakening us from the inside out. "Wow that was the most i've ever thought in my life" he said aloud. Blade walked around looking for Nightmare she was nowhere in sight. "I can't stop this if i can't find her i need help." Blade walked back to the house to find Twilight waiting for him. "Twilight i need your help i can't do this alone i'm supposed to but i can't." "Alright Blade lets go then we can do it together." They walked out the house together they made there way to Sweet Apple Acres to find Lowell outside waiting.

"Blade what are you doing save the town it's burning down buck."

"Lowell i need your help have you seen Nightmare."

"Yes she was torching our apple trees can you stop her."

"Yes he can he's amazing" said Twilight with full confidence.

"Well he better do something soon eveypony is starting to go crazy they are living there worst fears."

Blade ran away he couldn't listen to them anymore all the pressure was building up and if he failed it meant his life and everypony elses. He grabbed his ax i'm going to end this he said to himself. He ran into the Nightmare except she didn't attack him. "Blade please save me i cannot stop the evil within me from destroying the town." "If i end your life will that save the town and it's people." "No Blade it will not you can't destroy me you can either force me back to my dimension or you can save me." Them she turned back to evil she threw him across the town he landed right next to Twilight where he was knocked out she sat there shaking him which did nothing at all he had a huge gash on his head and cuts all over him. Twilight sat there looking at him waiting for him to wake up wondering will he wake up at all. While Blade laid there unconscious in his head he saw something he found a spell that could banish nightmare to a different realm where there is no life. After his dream ended he woke up he looked over at Twilight who was stunned the Nightmare was coming right at her. Blade stood up feeling woozy from the huge gash in his head.

"Twilight i'll save you" he said as he ran in front of Twilight holding the Nightmare away from her. He stepped forward pushing Nightmare back but she wasn't going to let him win she pushed him back and he fell. Then she charged Twilight again who was still stunned. Nightmare threw Twilight aside she smashed through multiple buildings. Blade stood up he was glowing golden he was so angry that he had used a powerful magic he had not known about. He ran at Nightmare he threw her across the town. Then he ran over to where she layed and he picked her up in his hooves then he slammed her to the ground with a loud thud. After all of this he realized he was just making it worse he remembered what she had said about how she was always abused and then she became the Nightmare. He picked her up and hugged her then he said "I'm sorry Nightmare." Her whole body lit up into flames as she rose into the sky. Blade ran over to Twilight making sure she was alright.

"Twilight are you ok my love."

"Yes Blade but better question are you ok look at your head that cut is huge."

"I'm fine" he said as he lifted Twilight and started taking her back to there house. He brought her upstairs and layed her on the bed she smiled at him. Blade walked outside to see a huge wall of flame in front of him."Oh no not again." he said. Then the fire died down revealing a pegasus. "Blade you have saved me and reverted me to my true form." He stared at the pegasus she was midnight blue and her mane was a really light blue and it moved like fire. "I'm sorry if i hurt you back there." she looked at him and chuckled. "Blade do you realize what you have done you have saved me from the curse of darkness." Blade sat there looking really confused. "Well what do i call you now." she looked at him like really you saved me and your asking for my name not a reward wow. "My name is Midnight i was transformed to Nightmare long ago when Celestia and Luna were young i used to have Luna's job now that i am free i can return to where i should be in time." Blade sat there finally realizing how important what he did was. Blade as a reward i will give you 2 things. One is the Blade of Night this weapon is only to be used in emergency's or if you know what your doing one hit will make your enemy collapse. The other is a set of armor it is the Armor Of Flaming Midnight. That is how my main glowed like that this armor becomes invisible when you wear it and makes you extremely powerful it is how i beat you at first. "Thank you Midnight i will use this stuff to the best of my ability." After Blade finished his sentence Midnight vanished. Blade walked back inside to see Twilight talking to Princess Celestia. "Ah there is our savior" said Twilight.

"Blade i understand that you saved the town is this correct" asked Princess Celestia.

"Princess i saved Midnight from her curse of darkness."

"Yes i saw that you did the town a great service by saving it but it is very destroyed."

"Yes i know Princess i couldn't save everything i'm so sorry."

"Blade you saved everyone though sure the buildings may be destroyed but you cannot reclaim a life like you can a building."

"Princess since Blade arrived this town has been greatly protected" said Twilight happily.

"Yes my faithful student i know he's doing a great job take this Blade" she hands blade a wrapped item.

"Thank you Princess i'm sure this will be very useful."

"Alright Blade it's time for me to leave come visit sometime and can you 2 help repair the town."

Princess Celestia leaves the house leaving Blade and Twilight. Twilight jumps on Blade hugging and kissing him "thanks so much for saving me i was so scared i didn't know what to do i'm lucky to have you." Blade kisses and hugs back and says "Twilight your my girl nothing is going to hurt you well not to badly anyway i tried though." She looks at Blade and smiles "You saved me i will love you forever because this." Blade blushes "Well thanks i think it's time for bed it's getting late." They snuggle up together and fall asleep.

Revelations

It was early in the morning about a week after Blade saved midnight. He just woke up Twilight was still sleeping he looked over at her and smiled. Blade walked down the stairs to see a mess of books on the floor. "What the we just organized these yesterday." He looked at the covers of the books reading the titles Elements Of Harmony A Reference Guide, Professional Potions, Super Naturals. He looked over in the corner and saw one he didn't recognize he looked carefully at it on the cover it read assassins codex. "Where did this come from does Twilight know about this?" He opened the codex on the inside it read in memory of Rashid ad-Din Sinan. He wondered who that was. He started to read some of the pages Hmmm apparently this Altair as it says in the book is an assassin and is fighting a group called the templars. They Seem to have been trying to find something called the Apple Of Eden what the heck is that he thought. This stallion knows alot about life he must have lived it to the fullest and he has hidden this Apple in a library i must see if this is true. Blade went upstairs and put on his armor he looked at Twilight she opened her eyes and said "what are you doing." "I'm going to find an artifact you can come if you want." Twilight looked at him "Really Blade you know i'm busy today just be back later and tell me about your adventure." Blade ran out the door well in this book it says Maresyaf no idea where that is but it says it is in Syria that's really far from me. He teleported to Syria he looked around trying to find Maresyaf he looked at a mountain i think i can climb this. He made his way up the mountain and saw a large wall this must be it he made his way around the wall until he got inside. He walked into the guild building he saw thousands of files on the ground he looked around the room and saw skeletons and flags. That must be the guild flag then he saw what he wanted he found the library door. It was wide open he walked in and he noticed the torches on the wall were lit.

"Who goes there" said a deep voice.

Blade jumped he was surprised someone else was there with him "My name is Glistening Blade" he said as he slowly looked forward.

"You should not be here" said the voice.

"Oh i'm sorry i found this assassin's codex and i wanted to see if this was true i'll leave now."

"Wait you found the codex?"

"Yes that is how i got here I wanted to see if this was real or not and to find out about these assassins and templars."

"I see."

"I'm sorry i disturbed you i'll leave."

"No don't go come over here for a moment."

Blade walked over to what was calling him he still couldn't see who or what it was due to the darkness. Then he saw him he was a bulky stallion he wore black robes and had some really nice armor that covered his feet chest shoulders and wrists. "Wh-Who are you" Blade said.

"I am Ezio Auditore this is Altair Ibn-La'Ahad's hidden library i have studied and trained my whole life to be the type of leader and person he was."

"Why are you here then." said Blade trying not to anger Ezio.

"I have been trying to hide this" Ezio shows blade the Apple Of Eden then says "I also came for the knowledge that was supposed to be here but there is nothing."

"Two things why are you hiding the Apple and what's up with your name it seems unusual."

"Over in this area these names are common and the apple is way to powerful for anyone to use it must be hidden."

"Ok well how did you first become an assassin."

"I learned of my skills from my uncle Mario and then i began my training now i am a leader that is soon to retire."

"That is awesome how about the robes and armor though are they guild issue."

"The robes are for guild members but this armor is for the guild master."

"Alright well what do you do as an assassin."

"Wait i heard something" said Ezio as he looked over to the library door to see other stallions in chainmail armor.

"Who are they."

These are the enemies i fight they are the templars they want the Apple for evil. "You templars shouldn't be here leave now or die" Ezio unsheathed his sword. Blade noticed this and unsheathed his ax that he had with him luckily.

"Ezio you will not leave here alive" said the captain.

Ezio ran over and attacked the guards. Blade followed his lead and swung his ax at every guard he could there were at least 20 of them. Ezio was dodging everything they threw at him while Blade was getting scratched and cut all over. After a few minutes all the guards fell Ezio looked fine while Blade was cut and scratched everywhere he was gushing blood then he used his magic to heal his cuts.

"Ezio that was amazing what are those blades under your gauntlets."

"They are my hidden blades they are the most useful tool for an assassin i have a hookblade on one."

"What are the qualifications for being an assassin."

"Ah so you would like to be an assassin."

"No" "maybe" "actually yes it would be awesome."

"Well i can train you but you must trust me and listen to everything i say alright."

"Yes Ezio."

"Here take this and lets go to my home." He threw Blade his hidden blades.

Blade teleported Ezio and himself to the assassins hideout in Canterstinople. Ezio led Blade in as he looked around at all the assassins. "This is our new recruit" he took blade into his weapon room "choose any weapon." Blade walked over to a sword it looked like a kilij with a weighted front for power. "That is Vlad Tepes' Sword i took it from his prison it is yours." Blade happily took the sword. "Now let's get you some robes." Ezio led him into a room full of armor and other clothing and grabbed Blade some robes they looked just like his but instead of red as a secondary Blade had purple. "Now Blade i will train you to the best of my abilities." Blade used his magic to take Ezio himself and the other assassin's outside of time so that he could go right back to ponyville when done. Ezio taught him how to climb deflect dodge do leaps of faith disarm assassinate and how to hook and run. It took about a year of training but they were in a area where time wasn't real. Blade thanked Ezio and restored them to time. "Wait let me give you one more thing" said Ezio. Ezio took off his armor and gave it to Blade. "I am an old man Blade i have no more use for this armor i am retiring my assassins have been trained and if they need anything you are the leader now ok i have lived a long and prosperous life and i am ready to leave this land." Ezio walked to the exit of the hideout and left. "Blade looked at all his fellow assassins and appointed one as leader of the base If you need me i'll be in a town called ponyville goodbye for now." Blade teleported to ponyville being the only one in the group who was a unicorn he wondered how they would ever get to him. He went home to find Twilight waiting for him "you were gone all day what did you do." "I became a leader of assassins," Twilight gave him a look like really your lying then she said you'll have to tell me tomorrow it's late. They walked upstairs kissed goodnight and fell asleep.

Caught Between The Gears Of War

It was the very next day Twilight and Blade were both awake. So Blade what did you do yesterday and where did you get the robes armor and weapons?" "I met a stallion named Ezio in Maresyaf he was the leader of a group of assassins we fought some evil guys called Templars and then he trained me." "So you became the leader of assassins in a day?" "In a way yes i used magic so i could stop our timeline and them i trained for about a year." "This seems crazy but if it helps protect me and the town then it's good." Blade kissed Twilight and left to start his guard duty. The town was still badly destroyed they were still waiting on the supplies from canterlot to come in Twilight and Blade were supposed to be the supervisors for the construction. He wondered why he couldn't help build he helped repair the castle many times. He walked through the town he heard running behind him he looked back to see one of his assassins. "What are you doing here?" He was breathing really heavy he was barely able to say "The headquarters got destroyed so we all came here the others are fighting help." He collapsed after saying it. Blade ran to the outskirts of town to see thousands of Templars attacking his small amount of assassins.

He ran onto the battlefield with his new sword. He swung at every Templar that getting close slicing through them like butter he killed at least a hundred of them before his sword was knocked out of his hoof it flew across the battlefield. He didn't need the sword though he had his hidden blades he was ducking and reflecting everthing that came at him but he couldn't hold out forever and he knew it. He looked around scanning the area for something to aid him in the battle. When he looked back all he saw was the hilt of a mace as he hit in the head he fell to the ground "oh no i'm going to die here" he thought. The templar raised his mace as Lowell ran onto the battlefield he took Blades sword and threw it into the Templar. Lowell then ran to Blade and helped him up. "What the Buck is going on." Blade took his sword he rolled out of the way and sliced a heavily armored templar and killed him. "I'll tell you later just take this." He threw his ax over to Lowell who barely caught it. Blade was getting tired but he couldn't quit all his assassins needed him they were all fighting multiple guards at once. Blade heard a loud rumbling noise he looked over at a hill and saw a gigantic cannon. "If i can get to that cannon without getting slaughtered i might be able to save them" he said to himself.

Lowell was on the battlefield with Blades ax. Blade noticed he was getting hit every now and then but he was fine. Blade charged the cannon the guard behind it fired towards Lowell. Blade saw and he used his magic to stop it. He got behind the canon to see that the guard was huge and he was wearing very impressive platinum armor. They fought for what seemed like an eternity then Blade threw a bomb down and swung heavily at the same time. The bomb released a large amount of blood the guard looked down stunned then Blade turned the cannon and shot him with it. He then turned back to the battle. There were about a hundred guards left. He fired the cannon and completely obliterated multiple guards. Once they were finally done with the battle all the assassins collapsed from exhaustion he healed all there wounds including the ones on Lowell he was oozing blood everywhere. Blade was coughing up blood with every breath but he knew he would be ok.

"Blade what the buck were all those soldiers here for." Shouted Lowell very angrily.

Blade coughed up more blood before he said "They are evil and want to kill my guild of assassins."

"Well then i didn't know you were an assassin."

"Just became one recently Lowell."

"Yes i taught him everything he knows" said Ezio as he came over the hill.

"Who are you" said lowell looking at the old stallion.

"That is Ezio the greatest assassin in history he was the leader of the assassins until he promoted me."

"This is to much to handle" said Lowell as he walked away.

"Well Blade that was quite a show you put on." said Ezio as he walked closer to Blade.

"Thank you master."

"Well Blade these assassins need a new headquarters anything you can do."

"Well being the new leader i'm sure i can do something."

"Well Blade i'll be watching you my homeland was destroyed so i'll be in the area now."

"Alright Ezio i'll see if i can make us a new headquarters when the towns rebuild supplies come in i'll make sure we get extra."

"Well good luck Blade i must go." Said Ezio as he walked away.

Blade walked around the battlefield and cleaned up the bodies then cleaned himself off. Well i should go back to Twilight before she gets mad he thought. He walked into the house and went upstairs Twilight was already asleep. He kissed he and fell asleep after all that fighting it was easy.

Reckless Rebuilding

It was a week after the Templar attack the supplies for the town rebuild finally came in. Blade was supervising the build and working on blueprints for the assassins headquarters. He wanted it to have cannons and defenses but he would have to build that on his own. Twilight was with him watching him draw on his blueprints adding things in all over the place he planned on having a huge armory were no two weapons or armors were the same. "Blade this rebuilding is going to take forever." He looked over at her and chuckled "I know Twilight if i was allowed to help build it would be done by now." She rolled her eyes "yeah sure it doesn't help that people want improvements on there houses and stores though it's extending the rebuild time." He knew he wouldn't win the argument "Your right it is taking awhile." She smiled at him "For once you actually agree with me." He nodded and went back to drawing on his blueprints "Finally done with these." he handed the blueprints to one of the assassins who then handed it to an architect. The architect rounded up all the supplies for the build and showed them the area that they should use. Perfect something i can work on it's my headquarters the Princess can't stop me from working on this he thought. He went to work right away with all the assassins helping his use of magic was really helping the build. By nightfall he already had the underground portion built he just needed the main building now. He went to the house and slept with Twilight.

The next day Blade went straight to working he was building faster than anyone. If only the Princess could see me building now she would let me do all the building in the town he thought. By the afternoon he had the whole building built he even added the cannons and guard towers. The only thing left was to make and add the armor and weapons Blade added a forge for this specific reason just so he can make new armor and weapons in town. They needed to find there own supplies if they were to make armor or weapons though. The assassins went straight to working they looked at all the missions possible and started taking over new towns and recruiting new assassins. Blade walked outside and went back to supervising. He met up with Twilight on the rooftop where blade had left a blanket. She was looking terribly bored. She looked at him as he sat down next to her Rainbow Dash flew by looking mad she had to make sure there were no weather problems that could affect the rebuild. Blade and Twilight looked over and saw Fluttershy making sure the animals were out of the way. "Everyone has important jobs but us we sit here doing nothing i want to help" said Twilight angrily. "Twilight someone needs to make sure the builders don't mess up right?" She looked over and thought about what Blade said. She sighed "I guess your right." He was surprised to here her say that. Pinkie Pie walked up to them "you guys want some food" she said loudly. They both looked over at Pinkie "Yes" they both said. "Alright i'll be right back." Pinkie ran off and came back minutes later with tons off food. "Wow thanks Pinkie" said Blade. "Your welcome" she said as she ran off. Blade and Twilight ate there food happily "See Twilight it's not all bad is it." "I guess not" she said. After they finished there they sat together still on the rooftop. Blade moved closer to her and they cuddled. Lowell came up behind them Blade heard footsteps so he turned around. Lowell looked at him "did i interrupt your moment there" he said laughing. "A little bit" Twilight said sounding upset. "Sorry Twilight i just need Blade for a minute." Blade looked at him "Lowell is it important." He thought for a minute "Well i guess not i'll talk to you later then ok." Twilight looked at Blade she smiled then they kissed "Thanks for staying here Blade." They watched the construction together still cuddling. When night came Blade walked to Sweet Apple Acres to see what Lowell needed. He saw Lowell waiting for him outside. "I was startin to think ya weren't gonna show up Blade." He sped up until he was closer to Lowell." Well what do you need." "Blade i need ya to keep a real close eye on one of the builders he looked like he was trying to mess up the rebuild." "Why do you say that Lowell." He thought for a minute most likely trying to put the words together. Well the guy was tampering with the buildings and he was trying to drop supplies on the other builders. Blade looked at him like really that does seem important but he nodded and walked home. He climbed into bed with Twilight she was happy to see him back they kissed a few times and fell asleep.

About a week later half the town was rebuilt the builders were working on a 3 story building now. Twilight was on the ground telling them what to work and add. There was one builder working on the roof and the rest were working on the main floor. Blade was sitting on a rooftop watching the build trying to find if someone was tampering with the buildings. The builders took a break but Blade noticed one of them stayed by the building. Blade jumped off the roof and watched him he was cutting the structure of the house. Twilight was still under it Blade ran over as the house started to collapse he threw Twilight out from under the house as the whole structure landed on him. Twilight looked back almost paralyzed he saved me she thought. Lowell and Twilight ran over with the builders.They were throwing the wood boards of the house trying to find Blade. Twilight lifted parts using her magic but they still didn't get to him. Hours later they moved the whole entire house and they found Blade. He wasn't breathing and he felt cold as ice Twilight sat there shaking him and crying. His mane was redish orange like fire. Lowell sat next to Twilight. "He gave his life to save you." She was still crying "Blade why would you do this it should have been me." Lowell looked over at Twilight "He died honorably he wouldn't have saved you if he didn't love you." She looked over still crying "you really think so." "I know he was so scared of ruining things with you the night of the meteor shower." She smiled until she looked back at Blade then she started crying again "Can you tell Princess Celestia and Shining Armor what happened for me i need some time alone" she kissed Blades forehead and left. Lowell nodded and went home he immediately wrote a letter to the Princess. She then came to Ponyville right after reading it.

Celestia went to see Twilight she was still crying I heard what happened my faithful student. She was surprised Celestia had come to see her "Yeah Blade gave his life for me." Celestia nodded then Shining Armor walked over to Twilight. "Are you going to be ok Twili." She was happy to see him "No i'm not ok he saved me and died in the process this is your fault Princess." Celestia looked at Twilight she was enraged "Twilight Sparkle how dare you blame me for this." Twilight looked over at her still crying "If you let him rebuild he wouldn't have died." Celestia thought for a moment and Lowell walked in "Shes right Princess the building was sabotaged by one of the builders you sent." Celestia looked over to Shining Armor for help but all he could say was "It seems like it is your fault Princess." Celestia still enraged because she never messed up like this looked over "I'm so sorry Twilight you should open the present i gave Blade since he's gone and i must go back to Canterlot." Shining Armor hugged his sister and him and the Princess left. Lowell walked over and said "me an Applejack are here for ya. Oh yeah we also got rid of the builder that you know." then he left. Twilight walked outside she was still really sad she went back to the building site but Blade was gone. Where did his body go she looked around but no one was nearby. Well they probably went to bury him she thought which made her very sad. She went home and went to bed alone but she imagined Blade there next to her.