Only one note to say: ENJOY OR ENOCH WILL PROBE YOU IN YOUR SLEEP. That is all, now read ya pricks and/or slits.
It was a rainy day in Serpent Slash's hometown of Verona, Italy as he looked to the cloudy sky. The hood covering his horn and mane, as well as his robe, were of an onyx color, hiding his weapons and face. "Era un giorno come questo che sono diventato un Assassino.."(English: "It was a day like this when I became an Assassin..")he said before beginning a steady canter to his home, intending to gather his weapons. He carried a sword of a strong, lightweight metal, a pair of blades on his forehooves designed by an Assassin many years ago, twenty knives in a belt, and usually a dagger shaped somewhat like a wing. As for his current weapons it was the twin blades and throwing knives. Hence why he intends to reach his home quickly. "Qualcuno mi sta seguendo... Ma per quanto ne so io non ho ucciso per attirare I'attenzione di recente."(English: "Somepony is following me... But to my knowledge I haven't killed anyone to attract attention recently.")the stallion thought. He turned a corner down an alley and quickly made his way to the roof. He waited patiently for the one following to come into sight, and as he did the Assassin leaped, landing on the pony who was trailing him. "Chi sei e perche mi segui?"(English: "Who are you and why do you follow me?") but he looked down to the pony's saddlebag. "Un contratto?"(English: "A contract?") he asked, his right forehoof still to back of the courier's neck. "S-si.. Da qualcuno in un paese diverso.".(English: "Y-yes.. From somepony in a different country.") The Assassin stands, releasing the courier. "Perche non inviare le reclute?"(English: "Why not send the recruits?") he asks, only to hear "Perche hanno chiesto per lei, signore. Per nome.".(English: "Because they asked for you, sir. By name.") With this the Assassin nodded, a light grey aura surrounding the contract as he opens it to read. It reads :Serpent Slash, I have seen things happen in Ponyville. Things that shouldn't be possible, even with magic. Please meet me at the Canterlot garden. I will explain there face to face what I cannot on mere parchment. There is no money, but something more valuable at stake. I will only respond to the name Bleeding Croix.". Serpent wraps it up and slides it into his belt "Vedo. Lascia il corriere, devo prepararmi per il viaggio. Dillo al Maestro ho un lavoro e anche se io ritorno, io non saro lo stesso Serpent Slash Assassini sanno."(English: "I see. Leave courier, I must prepare for the journey. Tell the Master I have a job and even if I return, I will not be the same Serpent Slash the Assassins know.") and he left, heading to his home. When he arrived he realized everything was in shambles, his sword and dagger missing along with his money and a picture that had been in his family since Leonardo had painted it for his great grandfather. "Bastardi... Templar ha fatto questo, non c'e dubbio. E la pittura del Vault e mancante. Ho appena abbastanza soldi per comprare una spada Yataghan."(English: "Bastards... Templar did this, no doubt. And the painting of the Vault is missing. I have just enough money to purchase a Yataghan sword."). And with this knowledge Serpent Slash set out, only intending to leave immediately for Canterlot. And a "ferry ride" would not be cheap, which is why he opted against purchasing the sword. As he walked to the docks he couldn't help but overhear a conversation that there was a false courier, working for the Templar. Feeding Assassin's false contracts to murder them. "Essi sono sia vigili ladri o Assassini esperti, come condividiamo un armadio ora. Ad ogni modo devo essere cauto."(English: "They are either vigilant thieves or knowledgeable Assassins, as we share a wardrobe now. Either way I must be cautious.") the Assassin thought to himself. As he reached the dock he saw the boat was full. He approached the ones letting passengers on and said "Quanto costa il biglietto di sola andata per Equestria? Canterlot per essere precisi."(English: "How much for a one-way ticket to Equestria? Canterlot to be precise.") only to be shoved back and responded to with "Siamo pieni, Mendicante. Lascia prima che noi abbiamo motivo di uccidere te e tua madre."(English: "We are full, Beggar. Leave before we have cause to kill you and your mother.") To this the Assassin glared, two guards. Each with no weaponry or armour. He could take them out, vault behind them with a twirls middair so he could stab them with his hidden blades, then kick the bodies off and into the water. Before he managed someone came up and put a foreleg around his neck and told the guards "Abbiamo spazio per almeno un quindi cerchiamo il ragazzo. Qualche problema e mi prendo la caduta."(English: We have room for at least one more so let the boy on. Any trouble and I'll take the fall.") the two merely said "Si Signore."(English: "Yes Sir.") and stepped aside. The Assassin could only think that the man was the Captain of the vessel. He then lifted the Assassin's hood with his snout "Can you speak English, lad?" he asked Serpent Slash, who nodded though he tensed at his hood being removed. "Yes, I can speak 7 languages fluently. Why do you ask?" the Assassin responded. The captain motioned to walk "My name is Dusty Shanty, but you can call me Dusty. After all, I was saved from a murderer by someone wearing your garb, Assassin. I feel it's natural to be fond of those who risk their freedom and lives to make the world a safe place. May I have your name as well?" he asked as the light grey-furred unicorn with a pure white mane, scar on his neck, and eyes the colour of what one could only say was "Hell freezing over", being the cold red they were. "My name is Serpent Slash and I am an Assassin. I thank you for letting me board, Dusty. But how much need I pay you?" he said to the captain. "Pay? Not a single bit. You could help with something though. I heard there was a killer on board, but not honorable as yourself." said Dusty, looking into Serpent's eyes. "I can help, but what does he look like?" he said, completely forgetting the ability of the Assassin. "To be honest, I was hoping you could find out. None of the crew know and with so many passengers it's impossible to tell." he admitted, head down. Serpent looked at him with sorrow. "I will, Dusty. And I as well will ask for no money. Only that Assassin's be given safe board on the boat." he said, focusing on any passengers he could see. While none of them seemed like a killer Serpent knew the only way to tell was to watch from a distance to find his target. Dusty gave a nod in acknowledgement "I can do that. But we have no rooms, so you will have to make arrangements.". Serpent pulled his hood up "I won't sleep. A killer who prays upon the innocent must not be left to live." as he walked out of the hall and into the mess hall. He then focused on all the passengers, knowing a vessel this size has 123 rooms. But he noticed only 119 passengers eating, and none of them stuck out. He grabbed a tray and got his food "Thank you." he said to the earth pony serving the food. All he got was a grunt in response so he went to an empty table and began to eat when someone sat next to him and he felt something poking his side that he assumed was a knife due to its texture. "Are you planning on killing me in front of so many witnesses? You could be sloppy." Serpent said, chuckling. "No. Not unless you don't come to my room and get on your ass and give me head." the mysterious stallion said. Serpent stood up "I suppose I don't have much of a choice in the matter, do I?" he said as he began walking the way he was ordered to. When he opened the door he had to hold in a gag, the stench of death overwhelming. "Go in dammit. Or want me to cut your dick off?" the Stallion that Serpent came to the conclusion was his target said, anger in his voice. Serpent went in, sat on his hindquarters and opened his mouth. Right as the stallion was about to fuck him, Serpent closed his mouth. "Never underestimate an Assassin." he said, just as he thrust his hidden blades into the other stallion, who he just realized was a unicorn, his side. "Pacem nequissimi convertere." said Serpent, closing the one who he had slain's eyes before spitting upon corpse. He turned on the faucet and rinsed his forehooves, cleaning the blood before returning to find the captain. "Well? Have you found him Assassin?" Dusty asked, worried. "You will not have to worry about more blood staining this ship." was the response that Dusty got,a shudder going through his spine at the calmness in the words "Thank you Assa-" he was saying but was interrupted by Serpent "Serpent. You can call me Serpent." and dust said "Ah. Well thank you, Serpent.". All that was exchanged afterwards was a nod between the two before they went their separate ways. When Serpent arrived at the room where he had killed the man re realized hem must dispose of the body. He unriveted the porthole with his magic, picked up the unknown stallion, tossed him out, and put the porthole back with the rivets in the correct position. He then closed and locked the door, took off his robe, which he hung on the bed, then his belt, which he put on the other side. He laid on the bed, and allowed himself to drift asleep.
Chapter 1 is now finished. Already doing Chapter 2
