The Little Eagle

A Familiar of Zero & Assassin's Creed Crossover

Disclaimer: Nothing is true; everything is permitted, but still, I do not own both Familiar of Zero and Assassin's Creed or anything that is related to any or both of them. Even so, sit back, relax and enjoy the story.

"Nothing is true; everything is permitted."

Prologue: Leap of Faith

I know I can do it…

Because he could do it, why couldn't I?

Standing at the balcony, I was looking at two people who were battling each other. One of them was my familiar, a man clad in white, armed with a sword and a pair of hidden blades below his wrists. As for his opponent, I couldn't see her clearly but I was sure his opponent was a female. My familiar charged towards his opponent into close distance due to him unable to use magic like many others while his opponent tried to keep their distance so she could throw barrages of her magical projectiles towards him.

For a moment, I considered aiding him as I pulled out my wand from my cloak so I could obliterate his opponent with a blast, but then, I discarded the decision as I took out my wand before I put it on the floor. I believed in my familiar's capability and I wanted him to believe in me too.

I stood at the edge of the balcony before I looked down, staring into a depth abyss. I gulped. I had to wonder what would happen to me if I jump down. I might end up crushed by the impact, or if I could make it alive, I might lose a limb or two.

I couldn't help but to tremble while thinking about the possible outcomes of what I would be doing, but I should do it, because my familiar believed in me. I saw him doing this a couple of time before, and emerged unharmed. If he could do that, why couldn't I? If he was an eagle, what would I be?

Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath. The midnight air nearly suffocated me, but at least it helped me to keep myself together. Of course I fear death, and I knew he was too, but it wasn't a reason for me to avoid facing it. He faced death on daily basis, so why shouldn't I at least put my life at stake this time?

I spread my arms, feeling the gentle wind of midnight. It was soothing and gentle; cold and warm at the same time. It reminded me of Sister Cattleya's arms. It embraced me, stroking me gently, giving me a reassurance that everything would be alright at the end. I don't know whether it's just me or not, but I felt a little better. At least I wouldn't regret this decision.

I knew this was a part of his plan, Ezio Auditore da Firenze's plan. I wouldn't mind to be a part of his cunning, clever trick. After all, like what he always said to me…

Nothing is true; everything is permitted.

Steeling my heart, I jumped, putting my entire trust and faith into this man, my familiar.

I know she can do it.

Because I could do it, why couldn't she?

I was doing my best preventing this person, my opponent, a truly dangerous lady from reaching her, my master, the one who had forged a contract with me. Her power was very terrifying and I should keep our close distance so I could prevent her from using that power onto me. I could feel my runes glowing beneath my gauntlet, providing me strength to battle this fearsome opponent.

I glanced at my master's face. I could see hesitation and fear. She was trembling and her beautiful eyes were moist. It couldn't be helped since my master was just a small, fragile little lady who couldn't do most things right. Being called 'Zero' wasn't helping her either.

But I assured her earlier, telling her to believe in me. Even though there's no guarantee that she could survive this, I told her that she would be fine. I knew she could do it because she had grown stronger than before, stronger than the time she first summoned me to be her familiar. Even though I still couldn't understand the concept of magic in this world, I knew she was unique at the moment I first saw her.

At her moment of hesitation, she pulled out her wand before she put it on the floor.

I smirked.

She turned herself to the edge of the balcony, preparing herself to perform what I always did before; a leap of Faith. I could still sense her fear, but I knew she was ready to face anything, even death. I couldn't help but to feel proud to see her growing into this fine lady. In my world, she could make a perfect wife.

Or maybe a good Assassin too, just saying.

I knew this was a gamble and she was betting her life into it. It was uncertain for her to get herself out from this mess alive. She might end up dead, or if she got lucky, she might lose a hand or leg, or maybe both after jumping. But she wasn't the only one gambling because I was the one who planned for this. I had prepared something for this kind of situation.

Just like the Creeds of our Brotherhood...

Nothing is true; everything is permitted.

I had to admit that despite her fear, she, Louise Françoise le Blanc de la Vallière, was indeed a very brave little girl. She reminded me of my sister back home. To be brave, instead of having no fear, one should overcome his or her fear. She had overcome her fear, making her the bravest girl I'd ever seen in my life.

Spreading her arms, I saw her tiny back. She was no longer trembling. She was at peace, welcoming death with open arms. She was content and even though I couldn't see her face, I knew she had already accepted her mortality.

It would be good watching her without being attacked by my opponent.

And then, she jumped.

And a little eagle spread her wings, flying into the air of the dark midnight sky.

To Be Continued

Next Chapter: My Familiar an Assassin

Author's Note: Hello, this is my second attempt doing a Familiar of Zero's crossover and this time, this is a Familiar of Zero's crossover with Assassin's Creed. Instead of the common summoning scene, I use a prologue as the first chapter while I may write the summoning scene in the next chapter. And please be noted that I am not a native English speaker, so you may find mistakes here and there in this story. Sorry about that. You may inform me about any mistake you can find. Anyway, I hope you like this story and please read and review if you wish for it.

Prince Arjuna (2011)

Nothing is true; everything is permitted.