The Dark Guardians

Groggy. That was how Twilight Sparkle felt. Groggy and numb. She slowly opened her eyes and saw blurry objects around her. As her vision cleared, she saw candles around her and the new surroundings she was in. She then noticed a Nieghpanese style table prepared right before her which just made her a little confused but also, to her anyways, explained the candles a little bit. She started to get up she bonked her head on the top of the bed’s little roof. She pulled a hand up to her hurt spot and rubbed it slightly as she finally stood up. She looked down and realized she was wearing what appeared to be a kimono.

“What the… where did this come from?” She wondered as she observed the purple kimono that was decorated with light purple flowers.

“Finally, you’ve awakened.” A voice said making her gasp and jump a bit.

“WHO’S THERE?!” She yelled as she quickly snapped her head around the room.

“I apologize for scaring you. Turn around.” The voice said. Slowly, Twilight did as ordered and slowly turned her head around. She then saw who was the owner of the voice. It was a pegasus who had yellow fur and a solid black mane and tail. She was wearing what seemed yellow, leather ninja armor and a leather mouthguard. The pegasus also carried a tray of food.

“W-Who are you?” Twilight asked as she tried to make her horn light up but found that the best she could do with it was a tiny light. She moved her hands up to her horn and felt an inhibitor ring placed around it. She looked back and saw that the pegasus was avoiding looking at her eyes and instead was walking towards the table in her room. As the pegasus put the tray down on the table she turned around.

“My name is Silent Flight and you have nothing to fear from me Princess.” The ninja said as she bowed to Twilight.

“W-Why won’t you let me see your face?” Twilight asked in curiosity.

“It’s rude to stare somepony in the eye. I’ve learned that from my sensei.” Silent replied.

“Where is your sensei?” The Alicorn asked.

“She’s away on some personal business. She assigned me to watch you until she returns.” The Pegasus replied as she sat in a chair with her head hanging low. Twilight then turned her attention to the food on the tray which was a Neighpanese delicacy. Sushi of many kinds with Soy Sauce and Wasabi. Twilight has always wanted to try Sushi and this was her chance. Walked forward and was about to sit down when she realized that she probably should bow to the ninja first, even though she did kidnap her in the first place. The princess bowed to her and then sat down on her knees as she then picked up the chopsticks nearby. She picked the tuna up, dipped it into Wasabi sauce, and then placed it in her mouth. She instantly regretted the Wasabi sauce choice as the spicy flavors felt like they were starting to burn the inside of her mouth up quickly.

“Here.” Silent said as she passed a gallon of milk to the Alicorn. Acting quickly, Twilight uncapped the milk and began to drink as fast as she could. After a few chugs, the princess placed the jug on the table and sighed happily as the burning sensation went away.

“Thank you.” She said with a smile.

“It was my pleasure. Now princess, can I ask you something?” Silent asked.

“Sure. Go ahead.” The Alicorn replied.

“Well… do you know anypony that would want to.. kill you?” She asked making the princess give her an ‘are-you-serious’ stare.

“Well-” She started. But then she heard the door to the room open and saw who was coming in. It was another Pegasus but this one was cyan blue and had a black mane and tail. This one though was wearing a metallic blue armor with a matching mouthguard.

“I see she has awakened.” The ninja said as she closed the door. It didn’t take Twilight long to figure out that this was the sensei to Silent Flight as the pegasus bowed to the new pony in the room. “Sorry where are my manners? My name is Swift Dash, the current heir apparent to my family’s legacy and your personal body guard.” The ninja said as she bowed.

“N-Nice to meet you. So can you tell me why I’m here?” She asked.

“Princess, I don’t think it would be good to-”

“Please. I want to know why I was brought here.” Twilight said. Silent and Swift stared at each other before lowering their heads in the princess’ direction.

“Princess, somepony… has placed out a hit on you.” Swift said making Twilight’s eyes widen in shock.

“WHAT?!” She screamed.

“We discovered it yesterday. Somepony has placed out 10,000 bits to whoever brings your head in. So.. do you know anypony that might do this?” Swift asked.

“Well… there’s a lot of ponies and others actually. Trixie, Queen Chrysalis, Discord, Gilda. I just don’t see why any of them would want to kill me.” She replied making Swift groan.

“We already ruled out some of those suspects but I’ll check out that last one out…. what was her name again?” Swift asked Twilight.

“Her name was Gilda and she’s a griffon. She probably moved back to Griffonia but other than that I really don’t know much about her.” Twilight said as she sighed.

“Do not worry. We will find whoever did this. Before we go, do you want anypony to stay with you here?” Silent asked.

“S-Spike. I want Spike here.” Twilight said.

“Alright. We shall retrieve him. You go ahead and eat. Mind the wasabi though.” Swift said making Twilight glare at her.

“What?”

Meanwhile, a few miles away in a large dojo, the sounds of blades colliding could be heard. The creators, a Unicorn ninja wearing white armor and a white mouthguard and her opponent. Both of them were trading equal blows but the mare’s opponent seemed to be growing more and more disappointed with each strike they landed on her.

“Pathetic. AGAIN!” Her opponent said making her growl as she sliced at him with her practice sword again and again but each strike was blocked by the stallion who merely grunted and countered.

“AGAIN! How many times do I have to make you do this?!” Her opponent growled. But suddenly out of coincidence, the ninja struck with a blow powerful enough that it knocked the blade from her opponent’s hands.

“Is that what you wanted sensei?” The ninja asked.

“Yes. Now, leave me. I have something I need to attend to.” Her sensei said as he placed his blade on the weapon rack. The mare snorted as she too placed her practice blade on the rack. Before she left the room, however, she glanced over and saw, to her utter shock and disgust, a suit of armor that gleamed silver. Her sensei walked up to the armor and sat down, crosslegged, before the suit. It was a dull white with an outline of shadow black. On the helm of the armor was a face carved into the front of the helm. The cloth of the armor was also shadow black. The warrior then placed his hands to together and began to pray.

“My ancestors. I pray to you now to allow you knowledge that our conquest….. has been poor. Very poor indeed. The ninja scum still populate Equestria but soon I will be rid of the clan that dishonored us above all. That wretched clan that Riochi belonged to and to finally end his legacy once and for all.” He said finishing his prayer. The mare then turned around the corner and took off her mouthguard as she thought about her friend Rainbow.

I hope that he doesn’t try to hurt you my friend. Especially what made your family the greatest clan of ninjas in history.