“Your training is nearly complete my young assassin….” said discord from his throne looking upon his student.

“Yes my Lord…..” said the student bowing before his master’s claws.

“There is but one more task before I allow you to complete your destiny and take your revenge.” Said discord rising from his seat.

As discord said that, the student’s eyes showed staggering pain. He once again had a vision of two kind faces. The ones of his parents, then he saw her….the one who took it all away from him. Her mane flowing in the wind, the lightly colored hair and glowing horn, and goddess like wings. He saw her viciously attack his parents in bloody rage and kill them. He came back to realization to listen to his Lord.

“You will face four of my strongest soldiers and either live or die…your actions in this fight will determine it. Be cautious and choose your weapons carefully.”

“Yes my Lord….” He said as his horn started to glow a menacing black.

He turned to face four large brutish apes in full scale iron armor. Swords appear at both of the student’s sides ready for a fight to the death that he was determined to win. The first ape in a blinding rage charged with his ax raised. He brought it down to hit nothing but thin air. Standing in confusion he realized the shadow above him but was too late to react. The student made a clean cut and the apes head slid off his body. The student jumped from the ape’s fallen body and gave a devilish glare at the three remaining apes. The apes looked at each other in astonishment and displeasure as they witnessed their brother ape was killed. Two of the last three apes ferociously charged both wielding decorated clan hammers. The student trotted forward and began a sprint, tips of his conjured swords scraping the ground. The apes swung their hammers which flattened the ground in front of them. They gave an evil grin at each other in the success of the student’s death. They lifted their hammers to see not even a drop of blood. They heard a whistle from between them and fell to the ground. The student did a spin and his swords followed chopping off both the right and left legs of the apes. They both hit the ground roaring in pain but were silenced when the blades pierced their backs. The student rose and gave a quick glance at the last ape.

“You can run or you can fight….your choice.” The student said lifting his hoof to wipe the sweat from his brow.

The ape started to sweat and cower; he backed away and was stopped by a magical barrier. While the ape cried and scratched at the barrier, the student smiled and whispered “Thank you my Lord.”

He made the apes death slow and painful….same way he would make her suffer.

“Good work my student. You have proven yourself once again and once again I am very impressed. You are ready to take on the most dangerous assassination ever. The death of the great and powerful Princess Celestia…” Said discord sitting down in his chair with a blood-lust full grin.

The student grinned along with his lord and thought to himself “Finally…she will die along with anyone else whose with her…for my name is Graymayne and revenge for my family’s death will be brought to the table…”

Weeks later…

Boarding a train for the Royal City of Canterlot, I thought about the traveling pony I murdered. I stole his bits and train ticket, with such ease. That pony was foolish to believe I was an injured traveler.

Sitting in my train seat I noticed so many strange things…like the pink colored lunatic jumping around the train car. I wanted to cut her throat so bad but I couldn't blow my cover. She sat with five other ponies. One with a cowgirls hat and country accent, she wouldn't stop talking about how everyone would buy and love her home grown apples. To tell the truth, my stomach growled after hearing the word apples, I didn't realize how hungry I was. Another pony was a cyan colored Pegasus, now I could tell she was a competitive and boastful one. She had a rainbow colored mane and tail. I must admit she was quite cute. Now I was certain this one was a drama queen. Talking like she was a fancy pony at the moment was a mare with a white coat of fur and a curly purple mane. She was such a drama queen; I saw her faint after spilling a drop of tea on her dress. It was the most ridiculous thing I ever saw. Now this pony I saw was the most pathetic excuse for a Pegasus ever. With the voice of a mouse…no, lower than a mouse, she would speak. I got a quick glance at her before she squeaked and hid under the table when we passed through a dark tunnel. Soft pink hair, golden fur, and large cautious eyes, for a strange reason I felt sorry for her. Finally, this pony caught my attention immediately as soon as I heard she was a student of celestia; a purple pony with a dark purple mane along with pink and violet strips in it. She continued to rant on about seeing the princess and how much she wanted to talk about her studies on friendship with her.

It made me chuckle a bit. I had heard the phrase…friendship is magic…bullshit. That phrase to me was as useful as bucking a tree without hooves.

By the time we reached the castle the moon had rose. I got up from my seat and made my way to the caboose of the train. I looked out the back door and as the train stopped I quickly spotted vents in the mountain that I’m sure led into the castle. Using my conjuring abilities I jumped off the edge of the rail landing on the platform I created. Jumping from conjured platform to platform, I reached the vent, broke the poles blocking the entrance and entered. After I think about half an hour I was sneaking around the castle halls. I made my way to the ball room where all the ponies were mingling and dancing. I then made my way to the entrance hall where I saw the princess greeting all the guests as they entered. I stood their staring at her. The one who I wanted dead stood their acting innocent, fooling these weak minded moron ponies. I wanted to kill her right then and there but guards were watching all the guests like hawks. Another reason was the fact that the purple pony that I saw on the train was there. I thought to myself well son of a bitch. If she was the student of celestia then I would want to stay clear of her. I would have to wait until celestia was alone.

Author's Note

Hello readers, I hope you enjoyed the prologue. Again, this my first Fic and criticism is definitely appreciated. I have worked very hard on it and hope you enjoy it as much as I did while writing it. What I plan to do is wait for comments and see what others think before putting up the next chapter. The image is from Skyrim and the symbol is Graymayne's cutie mark. If you have any questions then I will try to answer them as soon as possible. Thank You!!!