I stood on a rooftop on the night the portal was supposed to open I made sure I had everything I was supposed to have by the time it was time to move. I took in a deep breath as I took inventory of what I was going to bring with me. Considering I was an immortal human who's only purpose was to be a hunter it also quickly got me a job in all other countries besides Equestria considering it was a peaceful place. I have had many jobs in Equestria from other countries but never any coming from a pony.
I had a midnight blue cloak that would change to look like my surroundings effectively making me invisible as long as I wanted. I had a pair of goggles designed to give me data as well as change vision modes. I had a face mask on to cover my own face so they couldn't see any skin to try and identify me no matter what. Even though I was the only human in Equestria.
I had a black combat jacket under my cloak with a total of 6 pockets, 3 in total on each side. In them I had cigarettes which were a tough time to replicate, about 7 closed vials of varying lethal poisons going from paralyzation to outright death, another held several USBs with information I always kept on me.
On the right side, I had a camera with several chips to store pictures, a notepad to note down any important information, and finally a picture of my mark.
Inside the jacket, I had many holsters to hold combat knives as well as two one foot long daggers that were capable of cutting even magic. On my arms I had two gauntlets with hidden blades that popped out and that I could use in combat by simply flicking them out of the mechanism and into my hand. I had on a midnight blue muscle shirt under the jacket as I also had on black dress pants. I had a belt which held capsules that released a multitude of items which I am able to put back in thanks to the magic I was taught... but that's the full extent of what I could do with magic.
I ware sneakers which also contained nanobots to shift into what I needed at the time. Traction, scaling, running, whatever I needed. On my back, I had a backpack along with a sword holster which I could pull out with my right arm in a reverse grip. The backpack held both of my ranged weapons as well as a multitude of gadgets. A condensed compound bow and the many parts to a sniper rifle which I only use when I think I absolutely have to use it due to my limited ammunition. I also had an arrow holster on my back which was like an infinite space... I had over 1000 arrows inside of it and its all thanks to the same unicorn friend of mine.
As I waited for my moment I saw Twilight Sparkle approaching with a few large group of royal guards coming from the right. My mind went through the possible things that would mean her being here... until I realized it... his information was wrong... they are moving the portal tonight!
Quickly I began to run along the rooftops with quick and easy precision. My night vision goggles giving me all the vision I needed at the moment. I stopped at the edge of the row of buildings as the group soon reached a group of crystal guards. I saw the prince walk over, hug Twilight, before they walked inside. I raised an eyebrow at this. They must have been related. Now that I think about it I did see some similarities in facial structures.
I saw 6 guards outside of the castle walking around the crystal heart. Turning on my cloak I jumped down and became fully invisible as I walked towards the closest guard. I put my hand on my blade as the guard spun around and knocked him out with the blunt side of the blade. It was a Boomerang blade with a silver-tipped blade and on the other side was black blunted metal and could easily come back to me if I threw it correctly and make curved throws in other ways. It could also act as a lightning rod and absorb lightning and throw it black in an arc. It could also cut through magic attacks easily. As soon as he hit the floor the other guards became alerted as I twirled around throwing y blade as it turned visible and knocked out one guard but only knocked the helmet off another before planting itself into the floor. Quickly charging forward I grabbed the unhelmeted guard before slamming him down into the floor. My cloak deactivating in the process. "get him!" I spun on my hands as I kicked the fallen helmet into the second guards head causing him to stumble as I then grabbed the passing leg of the Pegasus guard and slammed him onto his back as I heard several cracks, most likely his wings.
I ducked under a bolt of lightning as I charged and jumped over the recovered earth pony who I hit with the helmet. Grabbing his head while I was still in the air I spun him over me and onto his back as well before kicking him. Sending him sliding as he tripped the unicorn which sent its spell into the ceiling. Quickly grabbing my blade he refocused and fired a fire spell at me which I easily cut through. He looked shocked as I spun around and threw the blade again as it bounced off his head and came flying back to me. I quickly caught it and reactivated my cloak as guards swarmed out of the doors.
I quickly snuck my way in through the door before it closes as I began to walk through the halls. Seeing a group coming my way I changed my shoes with a mental command as I calmly began to walk up the wall. As soon as they passed I dropped back down to the floor as I continued to keep on walking. Soon I entered a small room and started to look around. After looking around I pulled the tarp off of the large item in the room. Soon revealing a large mirror. I looked it over as I poked the mirror and my finger went into the mirror. Quickly pulling it out I took a few quick breaths as I turned off the cloak as a just in case. "halt!" was what stopping from me going into the mirror. I turned my head to find myself surrounded on all sides possible. "who are you?!" yelled the pony who hugged Twilight Sparkle, speaking of said pony she galloped in with another princess. "wait a minute... I recognize that cloak..."
"Armor... you know this pony?" the pink alicorn asked.
"from pictures... but it's on the tip of my tongue"
"why did you knock out 6 ponies! Why did you come to the mirror?!" Twilight Sparkle yelled.
"I would suggest not angering me Twilight Sparkle... I could just as easily change my decision on who I was hired to kill..." they all froze and tensed up.
"now I remember..." the white pony stated as he paled even further than he already was. "the perfect hunter..."
"the what?" Twilight asked confused.
"a pony so well known among bounty hunters as the one who takes all his contracts. His reputation is a big deal for him... he always completes his contracts."
"then... why is he here?" Twilight asked with a small amount of fear as a couple guards took a step forward as I put my hand on my blades grip and pulled it out slightly.
"anymore movement towards me, any magic aura popping up, and you will be the one killed instead Twilight Sparkle... I want this contract over with so I could just disappear again..." I stated in a stern tone. The guards who took steps forward backed up until they were back with the other guards. " I wouldn't have taken the contract if I wasn't tricked... and my reputation is something that is very valuable for me."
"what do you mean?" the pink alicorn asked.
"I was contracted to kill 7 ponies... but thanks to how he worded it I only have to kill one... I would have had to kill one of the elements of Harmony or a dear friend of yours Twilight Sparkle..." the guards around Twilight got in front of her. My own voice filled with regret. "and since I love the thrill of the hunt and complications to actually make me think. So I might as well tell you a few things..."
"why?" the pink alicorn asked.
"because I have rules for my hunt since I need to keep things interesting or else ill become bored with my work... I've put my entire immortal life into this and its the only thing that interests me at the moment."
"i-immortal?" the white pony stated in surprise.
"yes... I am the last of my kind and was made immortal on accident... now... do you want a chance for this contract to be broken or don't you?" I asked as Twilight Sparkle nodded. "rule number one... if I was ratted by my contractor... which has happened multiple times before... rule number two is if my contractor is killed or arrested... rule number three... I don't go after young ones... I only kill those who truly deserve it unless they are my contract. And finally... if you can beat me in a fight without being interrupted... I will stop my contract... but that's when I start the fight..."
"but anypony could have paid you! And considering the condition of the outside guards..." the white pony stated.
"then ill make it easier for you... a pony contracted me or more certainly a unicorn... he had enough bits to pay my usual fee..."
"and that is?" the pink alicorn asked as I turned around and sheathed my blade.
"1 million for when the job is done... and if the job is done and I am not paid... I will come for him..." I turned my head. "and I will kill him... as I do with all contractors who cross me."
"one more question... which one of my friends are you after over there?"
"why the only other one that isn't a pony here... a certain Sunset Shimmer..." and with that, I jumped into the portal.