Scourging of Equestria

The Light Where Darkness Resides

Graduation

2016, Shadow Camp, Earth

"Congratulations to all you recruits. During these past 2 weeks you have learned the essential skills of a modern assassin. Not only physically, but the mental and spiritual requirements needed to make it possible to even consider yourself worthy." The Master Assassin walked around the small group of dark clothed people, huddled in a small room.

"The Brotherhood has been through much. From the teachings of the Grand Master Assassin, Altair. To our most recent example, Ezio Auditore. The brotherhood which once fought for justice and peace amongst people, fell to corruption and now assassins are hired killers, mercs as we call them nowadays. However, from that corruption, a single man; a direct descendant of Ezio himself, and someones father here," He looked at two boys in the front, who exchanged looks. "rose up from the corruption, and established the new order. A new creed, and a new system. While yes, the old sayings are still repeated, as they are from our masters; we are different from them."

He cleared his throat, "And now we shall read the creed. Please stand." All did so as commanded.

He picked up a scroll, unrolling it. "Those who kill, shall be killed." Whispers could be heard throughout the room as they all said it together. "We kill, for those who do not kill." He took a deep breath. "We search for peace, where it cannot be found. And where it is not found, we find it. But remember, there can be no peace, when discord walks the land we live."

"When executing a kill, remember."

"No forgiveness, No mercy, No emotion. This is the way of the Dark Brotherhood. What this means, is; no matter how the cost, your mission must be completed. You are driven by a single force, a dark force of wrath. But within this dark force, lies a light which shines greater than any other. You are the embodiment of Darkness, and you fight Darkness, to become... The Light."

He looked at everyone, nodding. "Let us Pray."

-==--==-

"My student...He approaches."

"I know...Princess?"

"Yes, my pupil?"

"I'm scared. I've never felt a force this raw, it feels so wrong, I feel like I'm going to throw up."

"I know. Just stay behind me, I will try to explain to him."

As if on cue, the door shot open revealing a figure shrouded in shadow and flame.

"It's worse then I thought...I should have known."

The figure walked ever so slowly up to the large, golden white alicorn. His face no longer visible since it was covered in a mysterious shadowy material. His eyes were red, staring into the alicorns soul.

Finally it spoke. "Are you afraid? Don't worry, I'll make this as quick as possible." His voice was not his own, as if someone or something else was there with him.

Isan was no longer Isan. He was something else. The energies pulsing from him were all to familiar to the alicorn. She didn't want to admit it, but even she was scared.

"Why hello there Twilight! What's wrong? Are you cold? Here, let me fix that." He snapped, sending a stream of fire toward her. The alicorn charged her horn, and dispelled the spell before it hit Twilight.

He pouted, "Oh come on, no fun with you is there princess? Well no matter. I'm here to finish her for what she did to me, and not even you can save her."

"Stop Isan! Let me explain" the unicorn shouted.

"Explain? Explain how you made that potion that nearly killed me? Well actually it would be nice if you told me how you made so I could use it on some of your friends..." He grinned evilly

"No, Isan! Listen to me!" she shouted, slamming her hoof on the ground. "That potion wasn't made by me!"

"And you expect me to believe that? Is this your last resort? Such cowardliness, Twilight."

"Please, hear me out! A week after we found you, a mare clothed in some really weird clothing, kind of like yours showed up. She gave me that potion saying it was 'from a friend."

Her.

I remember her.

That mare with the cyan eyes.

She helped me escape. Why would she try to kill me?

"Do you know her, Isan?"

"Yes, I do. She helped me escape. I just don't understand why she would try to kill me."

Twilight paused, laughing. "Kill you? She saved your life!"

"That potion sealed my skin to this metal casing. It melted my skin. She tried to kill me Twilight."

Twilight sighed walking over to me. "Think of that potion as the soap you put on a cut you get. It stings, and hurts a lot. But it cleans you of all the terrible things that were inside of it. The same theory applies to you and that potion."

"Well then what did she cure me of then? All I can see is this amazing power flowing through me. Seems her little plan of cleaning me up only ended up corrupting me further...If you consider this corruption that is." He said with a shrug.

"It is corruption." Celestia said. "The magic you are using is not your own, but of one who's power should have been completely sealed away some time ago." She didn't seem too confortable talking about this subject. I wonder what would happen if I pushed it further?

Isan grinned madly, "So who's power is this? I must know so I can thank my new master for giving me the power to possibly end an entire country." He chuckled, "Or world." They both were taken back by that, getting in a defensive position.

"Hm? Oh don't worry. I've lost interest in harming you, or your pathetic country."

He turned facing the doorway, "I've lost complete interest in this matter. Now if you will excuse me, I have to go meet him myself."

Twilight moved forward, "Where are you going?"

"To free him from your harmonic chains."

He turned facing Celestia, "You of all ponies should know that there can be no peace...When Discords grand creation walks the surface of this world."

Celestia tried to stop him but before she could even move a muscle, he was gone. In a cloud of shadow, he disappeared. Celestia gulped, "Twilight. Gather the elements. We must see to it that this does not happen the way he intends."

Twilight nodded heading for the door, she stopped halfway through, looking back at her mentor. "Princess? What did he mean about Discords creation?"

She sighed, "Legend has it that in the beginning of time, the first race; humans were corrupted by a dark force known as Discord. They are his people, and he is their master. Isan is no different." She paused, "But that doesn't mean that all humans are evil. I know for a fact that Isan is not what stood before us today. He is hiding something. Even so, not all humans are this way. They have a strong sense of righteousness, even surprising us in some ways. After all, they were the first."

Celestia opened her eyes to see Twilight taking notes on this with a quill and paper. She giggled a bit at her clumsy, silly student before telling her off. Twilight nodded, and headed out the door. She screamed.

-==--==-

Deep in the Everfree forest

Good. They believe I'm going to set him free, wherever he is...That will give me time to get away from his place. I can't stand it here any longer. I read about a country to the south, Concordia. It is ruled by a small race of deer. The land is shrouded in forest, and shadow. Perhaps it is best for me to go there until I can solve this problem. This magic...

I just can't stay here any longer.

You can't run from me.

What the hell? Am I hearing things?

No, but I am.

Who are you? What are you doing in my head?!

....No response. I knew I was going insane. I need to go away. Far away. Someplace where I can't hurt anypony seriously. I've already killed two innocents, I hurt Pinks..Oh Pinks, I'm so sorry, I wish I could have done something to apologize. I just can't stay here anymore. I don't want to cause any more...

Chaos? You were going to say Chaos weren't you?

No, no I wasn't. Just get out of my head. I need time, alone.

You desire Chaos. You want Chaos. It's in your blood, human.

No, no, no...

Serve me and I promise eternal life, and power.

No, I can't. You will kill too many. I can't let you free. Just get out of my head!

Either you set me free, or I will stay here until you do so. So, what's the choice?

....

Well?

....

Look's like this is going to be a long trip, I better buckle up!

A/N: Okay. I pre-planned before time to have Discord play a major role in this story. For those who don't like the whole magic thing, let's just say that Isan's magic is not his own. He is only allowed to use magic when he succumbs to Discords will, whether that be on a rampage, anger, ect.

Plot is confusing, yes I know. I'm trying to push through this little story until I reach concordia. From there, things will be anew. Hopefully less confusing.