Niccolo Machiavelli is a calm man who had a lot to say about nothing, however he is pompous and big headed, which is the reason that the other assassin's look up to Ezio and not him. He is the youngest assassin, which didn't bother him, but he felt like he had something to prove considering he was recruited at the age of 19 and everyone else were at least in their late 20s when he joined.

Claudia is the sister of Ezio Auditore however he treats her like she was his little sister, for example he babied her thinking he had a duty to protect her. she became agitated and annoyed at the fact that he barely spoke to her in the time span of 20 years, but she didn't say anything and held it in like any other woman would have done in those times, however she wanted to break out and speak her mind, that she was just as much in the assassin blood line as he was and shouldn't be pushed aside because of her gender or because her brother still sees her as a venerable teenager that is angry because she can't get her own way.

The two are very different but in some way fit each other, like the missing pieces of the puzzle that will complete their lives. whether they find out they fit together is a mystery...or is it?

"...they must pay for Mario's death!" Claudia said, all eyes were on her but she seemed proud to speak freely for once.

"Do not worry, they will die...you have my word." Ezio said while leaving, everyone was watching him.

Everyone except Niccolo began to leave in silence before Niccolo spoke.

"Claudia!" her head darted round and she stared at him questioningly "can I speak to you a moment?" he said gesturing her to come back into the room.

"What is it?" she asked calmly she felt like she was a schoolgirl again, getting in trouble with one of the professors.

"I'm worried..."

"About?" she said with strong sarcasm.

"You..." he said, confidently looking her directly in the eye, he didn't mean it in a romantic interest way, he just wasn't very good at thinking before he spoke.

"Excuse me?" she replied, crossing her arms.

"Sorry, not like that. You and Ezio I should say. I don't think you being our ally is a very good idea. The bond you have with Ezio is strong and he seems a lot more distant, I never got to have a brother sister relationship I wish I had but I didn't and I don't want you to lose yours over this disagreement that you are having-" he was cut short because Claudia's pride wouldn't stand for what he was saying.

"This is my choice! I have stood in my brother's shadow for FAR! Too long and I am not going to waste another second being known as 'Ezio's little sister' it's time I make a stand and make myself known as who I should be not who people expect me to be." She stated with her prideful words.

"That's just your pride talking, you're going to end up proud and alone and you don't want that! Pride is what killed the lion." Niccolo said in attempt to get her to change her mind,

"I'm sorry but my mind is made up and there is no way I'm going back now, I'm finally speaking my mind and living my own life and no-one is going to take that away from me!" she shouted angrily while she stormed out of the Tiber.

"Claudia." he tried to grab her arm but she slipped away. "Claudia wait!" he waited, then decided a few minutes after that he couldn't let her storm out and wait for her to cool down, this had to be settle and it had to be settled now.

'Can you believe him; he's just like Ezio why do I even bother wasting my time around these...these...men! They all see me as a delicate little flower! Well I'll show them! I'll show all of them what Claudia Auditore can do!' she thought to herself out of pride and anger.

"Claudia!" Niccolo shouted, from a distance attempting to keep pace with her. "Please wait," he pleaded.

"...Go away! I don't want to talk to you," she said keeping her head down.

"Claudia-"

"No! Don't! Just leave me alone," she said, walking away.

"Claudia-" he was cut short again.

"Don't you get the message you can't win with me I'm too strong, leave me alone-" this time she was cut short.

"Claudia!" he shouted, grabbing her wrists while saying so, he quickly pulled her close and sealed his lips on hers, it was a quick kiss but it lasted about 3 seconds, he didn't mean to kiss her, he got caught up in the moment and his brain didn't respond quick enough for him to stop himself, he pulled away and he was just as shocked as she was. She pushed him away as a reaction to what he had just done.

"Niccolo!" she shouted, with a huge frown and her body shaking, he was stood there with an emotionless face not sure how to apologise to her for his uncalled for actions.

"I-I'm Sorry, it's- you-...I'm sorry I acted without thinking..." Niccolo said gingerly.

"I sure hope so! What was that! Is that your way to win an argument!"

Niccolo was silent.

"I thought you of all people would have understood why I was doing this..."

"Me?" Niccolo went warm in the face.

"Yes! You! You who is the youngest assassin and one of the best! I'll admit that, I'll also admit that I did envy you for the influence you had, but now after what you have just done...I-I don't know what to think, you used to be cool headed and down to earth, you were Mr. Independent and I wanted to build myself up like you did...why niccolo?"

"Please Claudia forgive me, I don't want to take advantage of you-"

"...ha, you are exactly like my brother, which is exactly why I can't stand to be near you for another second! Fuck You Niccolo! Go to hell!" she shouted through the tears that she was shedding before running off.

Niccolo was stood there angry at himself and heartbroken for making a true lady cry he was going to have to be very delicate over the next couple of days...weeks...months he didn't want to hurt her again, so he thought it would be best if he just left her alone for the rest of the day, or until he could regain the confidence to face her again, even he agreed that he had acted like a fool, he shed a tear before walking back to the Tiber as if that moment never happened. Was the young and courageous assassin getting soft-hearted over the little sister? Was he growing feelings for her? If not why did he kiss her automatically? All questions he asked himself over the days that had pasted wondering if Claudia was going to tell her brother about what happened, or if she was going to ever look him in the eye again.

I know that this chapter isn't well written I didn't have a lot of time. I swear I will spend a lot more time on the next one and it will be perfect. Please write a review, and if you have any ideas let me know I want to include audience ideas! :D