It was a quiet night in Transylvania. The Assassins have enjoyed relative peace since the Templar attack on the hotel 6 years ago. During this time, a new Brotherhood had been formed. Known as the Transylvanian Brotherhood of Assassins, it was led by the two Assassins named James Braun and Michael O'Connell. They had recruited many to their cause, however, two Assassins stood out for their unique skills. These two Assassins were Dennis and Winnie. Prior to James and Michael's arrival in Transylvania, these two had no idea the Assassin's existed. James and Michael trained Dennis and Winnie in the ways of the Assassins and recruited them into the Brotherhood. Their skills were about to be put to the test.

Out of nowhere, Templars launched an attack on the hotel in an attempt to take it for themselves.

"Brothers, Sisters! We must defend the hotel! The Templars must not take control!" James and Michael rallied. The other Assassins all yelled eagerly and were led out of the hotel by James and Michael. They were greeted by an army of Templars.

"Wir halten zusammen! (We stand together!)" James cried in german.

"Together!" The other Assassins yelled. The Assassins then charged at the Templars and a huge battle ensued. Two Templars charged at James and Michael. One of them swung a sword at James, but he blocked the blow with one of his hidden blades and stabbed the Templar in the head. The other Templar swung his weapon at Michael, but he blocked the blow with his sword and stabbed the Templar in the stomach. A few Templars then charged at Dennis and Winnie. One of them attempted to swing his sword at Dennis, but he grabbed the sword and kicked the Templar in the stomach, stunning him. Dennis used this opportunity to stab the Templar in the shoulder. Another one swung his weapon at Winnie, but she deflected the blow with her sword and ran him through the chest with her sword. After a long and hard battle, the Assassins were successful.

"That'll teach the Templars to mess with us." James said. He turned and looked at his fellow Assassins.

"Good work my brothers and sisters! Take some time and rest. You've earned it." James said. The other Assassins screamed in triumph and went back inside the hotel. James then walked up to Dennis and Winnie.

"As for you two, good work. We've taught you well." He said.

"Well, we did have the best teachers." Winnie said. James and Michael smiled in response.

"We should get back inside." Michael said. The three quietly agreed and went back in the hotel. Michael then went to his room and immediately noticed it had been ransacked. One of the Pieces of Eden he and James found 6 years prior was missing from where he hid it. Without hesitation, Michael went to find James and give him this grave news.

"James, I've got some bad news. The Piece of Eden we found 6 years ago is missing." He said.

"Dammit!" James yelled pounding his fists on the table he was sitting at. "I knew there had to be more behind this Templar attack. The Mentor must be informed." James then went to his room and pulled out a laptop from his backpack. He took out a modem and attached some wires to it and the computer, giving him internet access. He used it to contact William.

"Mentor, I have some grave news. The Piece of Eden that Michael and I found has been stolen."

"Damn it!" William shouted in frustration. "Is the hotel okay? Is everyone safe?"

"Yes Mentor. The Templars launched an attack, but we were able to repel them." James replied.

"Good. Recovery of that artifact should be our main priority now." William said.

"Any idea where they could have taken it Mentor?" James asked.

"Abstergo Industries. That's the Templars main base of operations in Italy. I want you and Michael infiltrate Abstergo and reclaim the artifact." William said.

"What about Dennis and Winnie? I feel they could help us here." James said.

"Are their skills honed enough?"

"Yes Mentor, they helped us repel the Templar attack."

"Well, normally that wouldn't be enough, but considering how well guarded Abstergo is, you'll need all the help you can get. They may join you for this mission." William said.

"Yes Mentor. I'll inform the others immediately." James replied. He turned off the laptop and went to find the others.

"Guys, I just spoke with our Mentor and our new mission is to recover the Piece of Eden from Abstergo Industries." James said.

"Where is that?" Dennis asked.

"In Italy." James replied. A thought came to Winnie's mind.

"Won't the humans freak out if they see I'm a werewolf?" She asked. James looked at her. Her robes were similar to Shao Jun's, except they were dark blue, while Dennis's robes were similar to Altair's, except they were black. James robes were similar to Ezio's roman ones, except they were black and red and did not have a cape. Michael's outfit was like Connor's, except they were black and blue.

"No, as long as you keep your hood up, they shouldn't notice." James replied.

"Are you sure?" She asked.

"Yes." James replied.

"Okay then." She said. With that, Michael, Dennis and Winnie walked out of the hotel, while James went back to his room and grabbed the Sword of Eden. He sheathed it at his side and joined the others outside. They went to the airport and got on a private jet bound for Italy.