It was like last time. But worse.

Houses were burning. Windows were smashed. Blood was streaked among the walls and ground. Young colts and fillies screaming and running for their lives. Bulky pegasus stallions in now bloodied white armour, attacked the poor, defenceless ponies. Many were badly injured. Many were taken away. Many were trapped in the burning house. To make things worse, ponies who did not belong with the attackers, were forced to join them. Many refused but ended up watching others beat young ponies. These ponies, refusing to fight, to attack the ones they know and love, were Assassins of The Creed. Instead of their elegant white cloaks, they wore strong white armour. Although they looked like cloud, the armour was in fact metal. Just under the illusion of clouds.

"Burn every house! Capture every stallion, mare and foal!! Beat them!! Beat them to a bloody pulp!!" A tall elder pegasus yelled over the screams of terror. He also wore armour, along with his two colleagues.

"Stop right there, you evil bugger!!!" A high voice screamed. A yellow pegasus mare glared the three elders. Her burnt brown eyes burning into the Lords souls. That's if they had souls. She stood in a fighting stance. Her wings wide open. Behind her, a worried but angry purple stallion. His wings also outstreched.

"Captain Spitfire? And little Thunder Blast? Isn't that cute? You lost your rank the day you quit. And Thunder, I'm very disappointed in you."

"I have finally joined the right side. The side serves the princesses. The loving, caring side. And I'm going to defend Equestria against you. You are no longer my masters!!" He screamed out. Spitfire grinned.

"Very well, Thunder. You'll be dumped into Ianua Tartar with that disgraceful assassin." Sir Typhoon Wind bellowed back. His large blue eyes scowling towards the younger pegasus.

"You will not win! Equestria will be safe!! And you'll be gone!!" Spitfire cried out. Thunder nodded in agreement. Still glaring at the Lords. The two ponies had only just woken up when the scene of horror and dismay appeared in front of them.

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Two bodies of ponies were outlined under the red silk blankets. Their eyes closed gently. A few bloody marks were dotted around their bodies, but were no big deal. Their chests slowly rising and falling rhythmically. The golden coloured mare was turned slightly. Her wings outstreched. The stallion beside her was laying on his back. He stirred as he felt the warm tickling sensation of feathers and the sun's light. His eyes fluttered open. Blurred as he took in his surroundings. He felt the presence of another pony. He gently turned his head to be met with the sweetest sight he had ever seen. Spitfire lay on her side, her wings drooped over her athletic frame like a delicate blanket. Her fiery windswept mane hung over her closed eyes. He smiled at the scene. Forgetting about his location. Although he had feelings towards a certain assassin, Thunder was now growing feelings for the Captain. They had only met a couple of times in the past. A few when they were very young. At Cloudsdale High School. They never said anything really. But they were in the same class. Then he met her when he became the Lord's servant. And when she became Captain of the Wonderbolts. But now, they started seeing each other more. With this whole situation.

Spitfire groaned as she raised her hoof up to her head. She yawned before blinking multiple times.

"Hey. Where...." She turned towards Thunder. Who was gazing at her. "Wait...what?" She shot up. Getting the wrong idea. She was laying in an unknown bed. In some unknown house. With a stallion she barely knows. And with no memory from before. Her brown orbs widened in shock. "Did we...did we..." She gulped.

"What? No. Of course not. The last thing I remember was flying towards Golden Oaks Library." Thunder defended as he jumped out of the bed. Spitfire moaned as she stumbled out of bed.
"Not a morning pony then."

"Who is?" She grunted.

"I have to. Well...I had to." Thunder trotted around the unknown room. A large dressing table with all sorts. Make up. Hair brushes, hair products, clips, curlers, some stuff he didn't know. There was also some sketches of dresses and outfits. He gazed upon the elegant and detailed drawings. Spitfire opened a door which was an en suite bathroom. She quickly closed it, not wanting to be nosey.

Suddenly, the two ponies froze as the door handle turned. It quietly creaked open. Revealing a shortish purple and green dragon.

"Hey. You're a awake. I thought I heard something." He said cheerfully. The pegasi were totally confused. And the small dragon read the expressions.
"Oh sorry. I'm Spike. I'm Princess Twilight's number one helper. And best friend." The two nodded. "And you're in Miss Rarity's boutique. Twilight said that the library was already full, so teleported you here. Okay?" His voice was young, but had a hint of maturity. Thunder knew that dragons aged at least seven times slower than ponies do.

"OooOoo! I know you! You gave out the drinks after Ponyville was attacked." Spitfire pointed out.

"Yeah. I haven't been out of the library really. Twilight didn't let me. I've been mainly hanging around with Cutiemark Crusaders."

"Right....wait. Is Soarin alright?"

"And Rainbow?"

"Last time I checked which was a couple hours ago, they were still unconscious. They could be awake now, I dunno. But they're back at they library. Do want a coffee or anything?"

"Nah. I'm fine."

Screams from outside were faintly heard. The room turned silent as they attempted to hear for it again.

"Was that..."

More screams. Louder this time. Yelling and clanging too. The front door downstairs blasted open. Making the building vibrate.

"RARITY!! RARITY!!" A young filly screamed. A thunder of hoof steps could be heard as whoever ran upstairs. "RARITY!! PONYVILLE IS U-Spike?"

Three fillies stood at the doorway of the unicorn's room. While Thunder was confused with who they were, Spitfire instantly recognised them.

"Hey. It's you three. Scooter, Apple Tree and Ring a Bell?" She guessed.

The panicked fillies looked at the mare. They would have burst out laughing if it were not for the event happening.

"Nono. This is Scootaloo, Applebloom and Sweetie Belle." Spike smirked. He turned to the girls. "What's up then? What's with all the screaming?"

"Pegasus ponies in armour. Burning houses. Hurting ponies." Scootaloo gibbered.

"There was blood on the walls. Roseluck and Lily were lying in an alley. I don't know if they dead. Their chests still went up and down." The white unicorn cried. Thunder and Spitfire panicked.

"Spike. Look after the girls. Stay inside at all times. Until one of us comes to get you. If somepony you don't know comes in, hide in a cupboard or something. Just stay inside." The yellow mare ordered. The purple dragon nodded as the fillies shivered behind him. Spike knew what was happening. He may be a baby to ponies, but in dragon years, he was quite grown up. He waved as the two ponies galloped out.

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"Ha! Like you'll stop us!" The Lords chuckled. He snarled at the two pegasi.

"Then we shalt defeat you!"

Everyone turned to the source of the voice. Standing proudly, beside her elder sister, was Princess Luna Eclipse. Her sister, Princess Celestia Solaris. Their niece, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and finally, Princess Twilight Sparkle.

"You have no power over us!! You cannot defeat us!!"

"Don' ya worry about them. Ya shall be worried about us!!" An amber more yelled. Smirking.

"Of course. We shall defend Equestria in what ever way can. And you will not destroy it, you swine!" Rarity spat as she flicked her curls again. Also smirking. Her horn was lit up in a gentle blue glow. And so were some objects. Beside the pearl unicorn, was a set of elegant arrows. Swirls carved into them. And the arrow part was polished. Her bow was delicately decorated with small white and blue gems. Matching her sapphire eyes.

Fluttershy stood next to her brother, standing confidently despite their shy nature. Pinkie stood by her twin cousin. Surprise McParty. The Wonderbolts hovered above them. Ready to fight.

"Brilliant. A couple of stubborn ponies. But as you can see, I have many here. I have captured every single assassin! And now they serve us!! Instead of their stupid leader!!"

"Well, you don't have me!!" A mint unicorn skipped over to the mane six. Grinning madly. Her horn madly glowing gold as several objects were held in her aura.

"Who are you?!"

"Miss Lyra Heartstrings. Second hoof pony in the Assassin's Creed. Under the rule of our true leader, Rainbow Miriam Dashery." She said proudly. "I may not have the authority to take control of the Creed, but I can still fight! Until Mistress Dashery comes back!"

"Assassins! Attack!!" One of the three Lords yelled. Pointing to the Princesses. Who's horns were lit up. The ponies in armour cried a little inside. Having to attack those who they tried to protect. The cautiously galloped towards the standing alicorn.

"Pttf! She's not coming back! She's probably dead now!!" He cackled as the group of ponies were surrounded.

"Oh, I wouldn't count on that."

Author's Notes:

This chapter. Another one. And then another. And then another. Only three left to do.

Discord will be in the next one.

This chapter was originally going to be Thunder and Spitfire falling in love, but it's too soon for them. I changed the flashback anyway. If you think it's rushed, whatever. I'm tired. Very tired. I'm sick. I'm puking up everywhere yet I still have to go to school. I'm living in hell right now. So sorry if this chapter is crappy. Oh and the Lords explain more of their master plan next chapter.