Equestria Girls: The Quest For the Apple

Hello guys, well this was gonna happen eventually. I just needed a good plot, and here we are. Now this is a slight alternate universe to Creed as... well the author is re-doing it and since I don't know what it is gonna be here we are. But I digress. This also takes place after Equestria Girls. let's begin.

I don't own Equestria Girls, MLP or AC. I do own Shooting Star.

In Ponyville library we see two ponies cuddling in a bed. They were both alicorns, the mare had a lavender coat and purple eyes. Her mane and tail was purple with a pink highlight and her Cutie Mark was a purple star. Her name was Twilight Sparkle, newest princess of Equestria.

The stallion was her coltfriend, he was also an alicorn and he had a yellow coat and a white mane and tail. His eyes were an emerald green and the ends of his wings were cobalt blue, his Cutie Mark was the symbol of the Assassins. His name was Shooting Star.

Shooting Star was a Master Assassin, but two years ago he got amnesia and was found by Twilight. Last year he found a spell called the 'animus' which lets him view the memories of his ancestors. Using that he managed to re-learn all his skills, from his free galloping to his 'Eagle Vision' ability. But this did nothing to help his memories. Then one day everything changed.

A pony by the name of Creed, who is Shooting Stars best friend came to Ponyville for a mission. Once he found Shooting Star he helped him recover his memories and eventually the alicorn was back on his hooves taking on contracts and Creed actually got together with Fluttershy, but the Templars are now setting their sights on the princesses. If they're gone, Equestria falls into chaos and Shooting Star has sworn his life to protect his marefriend.

That's when he realised he couldn't just rely on the brotherhood in Manehatten. He needed den leaders to protect towns. So with the help of Creed, the Assassin managed to recruit new members to help with the defense in towns. In Ponyville the den leaders are Derpy Hooves and Time Turner. He was shocked to find out they wanted to join but Shooting Star realised that they were both great fighters, Derpy may be bad at flying but her skills make up for it and Time Turner is a great strategist.

He then took it up to Canterlot where he got two new recruits. Octavia and Vinyl Scratch, they may argue about the genre of music from time to time but their teamwork is unbeatable.

In Cloudsdale the last recruit was Spitfire, she joined because of her former captain Stardust, she is a fast flier but prefers close combat. Celestia and Luna may know about the war between the Assassins and Templars but to not cause a panic they don't mention it to the public

Twilight was nuzzling his chest. "Your sooo strong."

Shooting Star smiled. "So Twi, your training is almost complete. How do you feel?"

Much to Celestias disbelief, Twilight begged to be trained as an Assassin so she can help, making her the first royal Assassin and she does not push around. She is almost at the point where she is a Master Assassin.

"Well, I'm a little nervous but on the other hoof I am actually excited."

Shooting Star kissed her forehead. "Don't worry Twilight you'll do fine, I just wish the others shared your patience."

Twilight sighed, she wasn't the only one wanting to be an Assassin. The rest of the Mane 6 wanted to become one too but training them was so difficult. They all had so many weaknesses that was hard to get rid of, the only one who was doing well was, surprisingly, Fluttershy. The rest either didn't have patience or relied on one thing.

The sound of cooing broke them out of their trances, they looked over to see a pigeon perched on the window. Shooting Star jumped out of the bed and went over to it, he read the letter attached to the bird.

"What does it say?" Twilight asked.

"Just Creed asking me to come over and plan."

Twilight smiled and planted a kiss on his lips. "Well you best get going, you know what he's like. But don't be gone too long remember we are leaving for the Crystal Empire tomorrow."

Shooting Star nodded and went to his weapons, he didn't bother putting on his robes today. He grabbed his dual hidden blades and his tomahawk, sword, throwing knives, bow and quiver. Twilight also had a hidden blade but she wasn't wearing it right now.

He went out of the library and trotted down to Fluttershys cottage.

"Why does Creed send me letters?" Shooting Star thought. "Why can't he just come over and ask?"

He was snapped out of his thoughts when he bumped into somepony. Looking at the pony he realised he bumped into Derpy, who was wearing white robes.

However Shooting Star didn't have time to react when Derpy pulled him into a bone crushing hug.

"Shooting Star, it's soo good to see you." Derpy greeted squeezing him to the point of turning blue.

"That's enough Miss Hooves, your going to kill him." A voice said from behind her, she turned around and saw Time Turner.

"Oops." She dropped Shoooting Star and started apologizing.

"It's okay Derpy." Shooting Star said brushing himself off. "I admit it has been a long time since we have seen each other. So how are you two?"

Time Turner smiled. "Actually we have made some progress in getting some recruits from Las Pegasus."

"Really? Wow, but then again why am I surprised?"

Derpy smiled proudly at the praise with her head held up high. "So anyway, what are you up to today Shooting Star? Would you like to join us for some muffins?"

Shooting Star sighed. "As tempting as that sounds Derpy, I can't. I'm on my way to Creeds right now and then I have to get ready for tomorrow."

"Oh yeah that's right." Derpys ears flopped down. "You will be gone for a few weeks right?"

Shooting Star nodded. "I trust you two can take care of Ponyville with Creed whilst me and Twilight are away."

Derpy saluted. "You can count on us."

"Well see you later."

"Bye, C'mon Time Turner, they will be gone by the time we get there."

"Miss Hooves, wait."

Shooting Star laaughed at those two, it was hard to believe they were Assassins. He continued his way down the pathway to the Everfree forest until he saw Fluttershys cottage. He went up to the door and opened it only to find a sight he never thought he would see.

It was Fluttershy straddling a stallions waist. This Earth Pony had a white coat and a black mane and tail, his eyes were brown and his Cutie Mark, like Shooting Star, was the Assassin symbol. His name was Creed. He was the pony Fluttershy was straddling and both of them had their tongues down each others throats. Shooting Star thought to just leave but he couldn't pass this up. So he decided to end their make out session.

"Having a little too much fun are we?" Shooting Star asked. As soon as he said that both of their eyes flew wide open and Fluttershy jumped off him and was in the air blushing really hard, Creed got up and had the same expression as Fluttershy.

"Shooting Star, what the heck are you doing here?" Creed growled, his blush still present.

Shooting Star leaned against the doorframe with one of his eyebrows raised. "Really Creed? Were you sucking her face so much you forgot that you asked me to come here."

Fluttershy got her pouch of bits and headed out still blushing really hard. "I-I'm just going down to the market."

Creed got his breath back and then remembered that he did call his friend here, but that little session with his marefriend made him forget.

"Okay, I called you here to discuss some plans. Mainly training the others when your away and holding down the towns."

Shooting Star nodded and followed Creed to a table with a map on it.

"So, mind telling me what that was about? Because neither of you are the kind of ponies who do that sort of stuff."

Creed blushed. "It was just the heat of the moment. Now can we please get to business?"

So they went to the table and Creed asked. "So, you want me to train the others?"

Shooting Star nodded. "I would like you to turn their weaknesses into their strengths."

Creed pondered this. "What are their weaknesses?"

Shooting Star explained. "Well, Rarity relies on her magic too much. Applejack the same with her hind legs, Rainbow Dash, her wings. Pinkie Pie has a great advantage with her 'Pinkie Sense' but she can't rely on it. Fluttershy seems to be the best out of all of them but it seems she has a trigger."

"A trigger?"

"Aye, when she gets pushed too hard she starts to attack so well it's like she is a different pony. We need her to control that."

Creed nodded. "Si (Yes) I will see to this, anyway I trust you will take your equipment with you to the Crystal Empire?"

"Of course Creed, I'm going to show the guards a little thing or two."

Creed rolled his eyes. "In that case, you better be getting back."

Shooting Star nodded. Before he went out he asked Creed. "By the way, how is it living with Fluttershy?"

Creed smiled. "It is great, although I can do without THAT RABBIT ALWAYS HITTING ME!" The rabbit, named Angel just stuck his tongue out at the Earth Pony.

Shooting Star quickly went out before those two got into a brawl. "Great ." He thought. "Now Creed can continue their training, so I guess I should get ready for tomorrow."

As he walked to the library, he saw Fluttershy at one of the stands. Feeling bad about earlier he went up to her, she turned around and her face went red again.

"Oh dear." Fluttershy whispered. "Promise me you won't tell the others?"

Shooting Star chuckled. "Don't worry Fluttershy, I promise I won't tell anypony."

"Pinkie promise."

Shooting Star sighed. "Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." Mimicking the gestures.

Fluttershy seemed to relax a little. "Although one thing." Her ears perked up at that. "Try and control yourself, I think it is a little early for foals yet."

"WHAT?" She then hid behind her mane whilst Shooting Star just laughed a little and decided to leave her be. He then went into the library and saw Twilight and Spike with a checklist.

"Saddlebags, check. Quills, check. Scrolls, check. Back up quills, check. Back up-Back up scrolls, check." Twilight then turned around. "Oh hi Shooting Star, your back already?"

Shooting Star smirked to himself. "I would have been longer but I walked in on Creed and Fluttershy."

Twilights eyes widened. "Really? What were they doing?"

"Sorry, Pinkie promised not to tell."

Twilight pouted. "Aw, really? Well since your here you can help me with the checklist."

"Don't you think your over-packing?"

"Not at all, besides I am also bringing my hidden blade."

"Really?"

Twilight smirked. "Never leave home without it."

Shooting Star smiled. Twilight never left Ponyville without her hidden blade. It just proves how loyal she is to the brotherhood. He was only going to take his weapons.

Twilight was overjoyed at going to the Crystal Empire. Nopony knows it but being a princess and an Assassin was hard work, so she no doubt deserves this. Plus this could give her and Shooting Star some time alone. She blushed at the thought of that.

"No, bad Twilight." She thought. "Spike will be with us, on top of that Shining Armour will be there."

Twilight shook her head of those thoughts. "I'll worry about this in the morning." She then decided to read some books, until night came and it was time to get some sleep.

Twilight triple-checked her list again. After she was done with that she placed her hidden blade inside her saddlebags. As she was about to go upstairs when she turned and looked at the secret door that was open near a bookshelf.

She went inside and turned the candles on and sitting there in the middle of the room were two mannequins.

One had Shooting Stars robes on it. They were black with red accents and had holes in them for his wings and horn. It was a work of art that any fashion designer would kill to get. It actually belonged to his ancestor Connor Kenway, which he managed to find.

The other mannequin had white robes on it which belonged to Twilight. The accents on it were purple and marked on the flank was Twilights Cutie Mark. There was also a lavender belt which had the Assassin seal. Twilight smiled, those robes were personally made for her when she was fully accepted into the brotherhood and she earned it. She got treated as an equal and that's how she liked it. Looking at her left hoof she saw a burn mark on it. That was her mark to prove she was an Assassin, Shooting Star and Creed had the same one too.

Going out of the room now, she closed the room by putting a book back which was a secret switch, she then went upstairs after checking one more time. Shooting Star was there checking his scars.

Twilight gasped. "Shooting Star, you know I get frightened every time your masking spell goes off."

Shooting Star smirked. "Hey you have scars too."

Twilight rolled her eyes." I know but not as much as you."

Twilight did have scars, that was the consequence of being an Assassin. You could get seriously hurt or even killed.

Shaking those thoughts from her head she went to her bed and gestured for her coltfriend to climb in which he happily complied. As they were getting comfortable Twilight rested her head on his chest whilst Shooting Star wrapped his front legs around her. They both fell aslep with content smiles on their faces.

Next morning

"C'mon you two wake up, we're gonna be late." Spike yelled.

Both of them woke up groanning. "Spike, what are ye talking about?"

Spike rolled his eyes. "You guys slept in."

Both of their eyes flew open as they jumped out of bed. "He's right. We're going to be late."

"Twi, calm down we can still grab the train if we hurry."

Twilight nodded and she galloped downstairs whilst Shooting Star placed Spike on his back and joined his marefriend downstairs where she put her saddlebag on and passed Shooting Stars weapons to him. He put them on and also put his own saddlebag on. After that they made a beeline to the train station where the conductor was waiting for them.

"Hello your majesty." The conductor tipped his hat. "What took you so long? We were going to leave without you."

Twilight rubbed the back of her head. "Sorry mister conductor, we slept in."

The conductor smiled. "It's okay, no harm done. Just go on board and we can leave."

So they went into their carriage and flopped down to collect their breath.

"That was too close for comfort." Shooting Star panted.

"Yeah." Spike said. "No kidding."

Twilight glared at her little brother. "You didn't do any galloping."

"I know but watching you two made me tired."

Shooting Star stood up. "Well at least we made it."

Twilight went into her saddlebag and took out her hidden blade. She placed it on her hoof and tested it out. Happy with it she retracted her hidden blade.

"You really love that thing huh Twilight?" Spike said.

Twilight smiled. "Yes Spike, this proves that I am helping making a difference in Equestria. Besides the Templars are after me, it's only fair I return the favour."

She then sat on one of the chairs and stared out of the window. She smiled at the thought of going to the Crystal Empire. The same place that King Sombra got defeated, the same place that the Equestria games took place... and the same place where she found out there was another world.

Twilight frowned. That was some adventure she had. Her crown got stolen by Sunset Shimmer, Princess Celestias Ex-student. She and Spike chased the unicorn to the other world where she was... that. Twilight shivered at that thought, it still seemed bizarre to her how she had those things they call 'hands' but she managed to get used to it and get her crown back so all in all it was a worthwhile trip.

Only there was one not so pleasent experience. Those 'humans' may think she had a crush on that one guy, Flash Sentry. But the truth was it was a bad time for her to go into heat. Twilight blushed in embarrassment and covered her face with her hooves. All she did in that part was embarrass herself. She was with Shooting Star at that time too so that made her guilty.

Oh sure, Shooting Star knew about all that and he did appear jealous when she explained Flash but she explained about her condition and he understood snce he knew first-hoof about her being in heat. She just hopes that Flash managed to find somepony else to be with because they could never be together. She just didn't like him that way.

All of that aside, she missed the others in that world but the portal doesn't open for a year and a half so all she can do is wait.

She was snapped out of her thoughts when she saw they had arrived at the Crystal Empire. All three of them went out of the train to stretch their legs.

"Twily!" A voice called in front of them. They looked up and saw Shining Armour trotting towards them.

Twilight hugged her brother. "Hi BBBFF."

Shining Armour returned the hug and when they seperated, the unicorn noticed the hidden blade on his sisters hoof.

"Twilight, did you have to bring that with you?"

Twilight looked insulted. Shining Armour didn't like the fact that his little sister joined the Assassins and is in constant danger. When he saw the look he raised his hooves up in defence.

"Hey hey, I was only asking. Hi Spike, hi Shooting Star." He greeted the two males.

"Hey Shining Armour." Shooting Star greeted. "How are things going with the guards?"

Shining Armour sighed. "Well, I'm still training them but some of them don't know how to handle a blade. That's why I was hoping perhaps you can show them what you know."

Shooting Star smiled. "I would be happy to. I could use the exercise."

Shining Armour smiled. "Great, anyway Twilight, Cadance is waiting for you at the crystal spa."

Twilight nodded and after giving Shooting Star a quick kiss, she trotted over to the spa and the three males went over to the palace.

Shining Armour decided to start a conversation. "So, I trust you have been protecting my sister?"

Shooting Star nodded. "Aye and her training is almost complete."

"Tell me, is there a reason she joined your cause?"

Shooting Star pondered this. "I guess she just didn't want history to repeat itself and save innocent ponies. That and the fact that she wants to fight the Templars since they want her gone."

"I still don't understand why this group want Cadance, Twily, Celestia and Luna gone."

"Isn't it obvious? When they are gone, Equestria will be thrown out of balance. All the harmony they created will be crushed and the Templars can jump in and mould the pieces into their own image."

"Wow, you know Shooting Star, for somepony who is eighteen years old you sure are wise."

Shooting Star smiled brightly. "So I get told."

"Here we are."

They went down into the barracks where most of the guards were. Looking around, Shooting Star saw a pegasus with a blue mane and a yellow coat.

"Hey, Flash." Shooting Star called out. Flash turned around and smiled when he saw his friend.

"Shooting Star." Flash greeted. "Man, it has been a long time since you have last been here."

"Too long."

Shining Armour called out. "Okay everypony listen up. It has been made clear to me that some of you can't handle a blade properly, so I have brought somepony who can. Meet Shooting Star, he will be your teacher for today."

One guard called out. "This colt captain? I can run circles round him."

Shooting Star rolled his eyes. Shining Armour continued. "Never judge a book by its cover private. He has more experience with a blade than even me. Now today, he is going to evaluate your skills."

"Shooting Star." Shining Armour took out a blade and handed it to him. "It's best you use this during the lesson. It is a special kind of blade, it is infused with a sleeping spell so the more you get hits on somepony, the more they feel drowsy. If you hit them at a point where they would get killed, they would instantly fall asleep."

Shooting Star looked at the blade with interest. They never had this stuff when he was growing up. He took the attacks head on in training when he was little. He took off his weapons and handed them to Shining Armour. "Do not lose these."

"Damn, this pony has a lot of weapons." One guard called out.

"I won't." Shining Armour promised, he put them in a rack for safe keeping. "Wait."

Shooting Star reached under his wing and pulled out a silver ball. As soon as he brought it out, it started glowing gold. "You know where to put this."

Shining Armour nodded and took it to a safe place, while he was doing this Shooting Star decided to strike a conversation with Flash.

"So Flash, you managed to find a special somepony?"

Flash rolled his eyes. "Shooting Star, we have been over this. I am not intersted in a relationship right now."

"But you can't always put your title first above anything."

"I know, but it is gonna be a long time before I settle down."

Shooting Star sighed. He didn't want Flash to end up like him, Twilight was the only special somepony he ever had because he put the brotherhood ahead of anything else. But his friend has only been a guard for a year whilst he himself has been an Assassin for twelve years. His thoughts were interrupted when a guard came up to him.

"Hey shrimp, how about we duel?"

Shooting Star smiled. "Sure, I look forward to seeing your skills."

So they both went to the dueling circle and drew their training blades.

"Come at me." Shooting Star stated. The guard wasted no time in charging and tried to stab but the alicorn managed to deflect it and stabbed his sword through the guards neck. Shooting Star cringed as he thought he may have killed him, but that feeling was gone when he heard the guard snoring.

"You rely on your strength too much." Shooting Star explained, even though he knew the guard couldn't hear him. "I would recommend exercises to help your speed." After he was done he turned to the other guards who had their jaws dropped at how the guard went down so easily. "So who's next?"

With Twilight and Cadance

"Ohhhhh yeahhhhh." Twilight moaned. She has never felt so relaxed in her life, she even turned her masking spell off and revealed her scars.

Cadance looked at them with interest. "I must say Twilight, those scars actually make you look tough."

Twilight giggled. "Yeah, but these are nothing compared to Shooting Stars."

"Really?"

"Oh that's right, you haven't seen them have you? Well he has tons of them, slash after slash on him. Plus there is a really bad one on his right eye."

Cadance looked surprised. "Wow, he has been through a lot."

Twilight smiled. She was about to relax again when Cadance said. "So how is he in bed?"

Twilight fell off the table whilst blushing. "Cadance!"

"What? We are both mares Twilight."

Twilight covered her face. "But this is different, your my brothers wife."

"Yes but I am also curious."

"Of what?"

Cadance blushed a little. "Well, since he is a warrior, I always think he may be rough, but on the other hoof, based on his personality he could be gentle."

Twilght blushed. "A little bit of both."

"Really?"

Twilight nodded, still feeling awkward. "He knows all my sensitive spots, he can be rough but at the same time so gentle. He also has a lot of energy which makes sense."

Cadance eyes were wide. "Wow, you are one lucky mare."

Twilight smiled. "Yeah... I really am."

"So Twilight how are you doing with the Assassins"

"My trainings almost complete, Stardust says I am a really fast learner and I learned a cuple of spells from Blazing Star."

"Wow, so Shooting Stars parents like you huh?"

Twilight smiled. "Yep, they admire my determination. They say I'm just like Shooting Star when he was a colt."

Cadance gasped. "I bet he was so cute."

Twilight giggled. "He was, did you know his eyes used to be black?"

"No way, do you have a picture?"

Twilight shook her head. "No but I will be making sure I send you a photo."

Both of them giggled, not knowing that a figure ws outside.

"So, this is where the portal is huh? Well if what the spies say is true then there is a whole world to get the population to join the Templars."

"You may think you have us Assassins, but after we get into that world, your gone and we will take over."

Annnnd that's a wrap, so yea. They will be appearing in the other world next chapter, how they will do that I will explain soon. But anyway I look forward to continuing this, I will also be posting this on so yea.

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