The Assassin's Legacy

For many years, I wondered why there was always a statue in the park...one of a hooded stallion, hood pulled over to the point all you saw was his muzzle...he wore a black hooded robe and a black jacket with navy blue lining, as well as these odd arm and leg braces...I always wondered why he was heavily armed; a sword at his side, two tomahawks strapped to his back, five daggers and two pistols strapped on a belt that wrapped around his torso...

Lastly, I wondered why the engraving underneath his hooves always said, "As this statue stands, we are reminded constantly...of The Assassin's Legacy. -Jon Williams Fleet-hoof" This intrigued me most, because Jon Williams Fleet-hoof was my Grandfather, and he never brought up the mysterious statue of a stallion. I sat on the bench, drinking my vanilla smoothie, and thought to myself 'I wonder if this statue, whoever it is the statue depicts, is probably the reason to his strange antics.' I then though I should go see him and ask myself. So, I threw out my drink, and got onto my hooves. I cracked my knuckles and walked down the dusty path to Grandfather's house. On the way, I was ambushed by a few muggers, but some punches and kicks here and there ended their raid...which was a sloppy mess as it was...I mean seriously; one of them had a stance that could easily be broken, another was shaking to the near point of a break down, and the last one looked like he lost every fight he'd been in.

After a few hours, I reached the Everfree. I walked inside, being careful not to go in the Poison Joke. After all; I learned after the first 50 times of stepping in it. Zecora, our neighbor, waved hello to me as I passed. I waved hello back and continued on my way. Zecora has learned that I don't really understand a word she says sometimes. Finally, I made it to Grandfather's house. I knocked three times, and he opened the door a bit. He peeked through the opening, and when he saw me, he slammed the door shut. I waited a few minutes while I listened to a bunch of clicking and whirring. Finally, he opened the door and brought me in a hug that knocked the wind out of me. It's funny to me, because I can keep myself from being touched in a fight, yet I can't withstand a simple hug. He invited me in, and brought out some tea and crackers. He laughed and joked around for a bit, then asked me, "So, my young Sam Fleet-hoof; what brings you to my simple abode?"

I put my tea down and said with a calm tone, "That statue in the park has a quote from you...I've always wondered about that statue, and I've wanted to know about it's origin for a while now." I then said, "I'd like to know about this man..." Grandfather sighed, and put his tea down. he closed his eyes, deep in thought. Finally, he opened his mouth. He said, "I was once friends with the Stallion depicted in the statue. He helped prevent the greatest threat to the Kingdom, but in doing so, sacrificed his life." He then said immediately afterwards, "I shall tell you his story..."