*I do not own assassins creed*
I apologize for saying the word 'I' so many times, but I'm only a teenager so... Yah :) please post a review. Have fun reading! (and sorry its so short)
Chapter 2
The next morning showed the signs of a perfect day with blue skies and the perfect weather for rooftop free running and horseback riding. But I was stuck with the new recruit.
Groaning at the thought of what that day might bring, I rolled out of my comfortable bed and put on my gear. I stepped in to the hall just as a bell rang, signaling the morning meal. Matteo appeared at the end of the hall and grinned.
"Race you there!" he took off, laughing.
"I'm going to get you!" I ran after him. I rounded the corner and saw him taking the stairs two at a time. I hopped onto the rail an jumped off, rolling to absorb the impact. Matteo reached the bottom of the stairs and dashed forward, grinning at the thought of victory. I scrambled to my feet and shoved him to the side, stepping into the dining hall a moment before him.
"Told you! You'll never beat me!" I said, laughing and we headed to get some food. For the moment, all thoughts of Ezio Auditore were gone from my mind and I was simply having fun with a close friend.
Then Ezio walked in. Matteo and I were already seated with Rachele and a couple of the other Assassins. Ezio stood awkwardly by the door, looking for someone. In an instant I realized he was looking for me. Red faced, I stood up, quietly excusing myself for a moment and walked over to him.
"Hello, Ezio. I'm Cosima" I forced a smile, hoping he wouldn't turn out to be an 'I'm so important, everyone look at me and wish you were as amazing as me' kind of person.
He smiled back, a genuine smile. I instantly felt a bit guilty.
"Lets get you some food, then I can introduce you to some of the other Assassins." he flinched at the sound of the last word and I remembered what Mario had said the night before. He simply nodded and followed where I led him. From time to time I glanced over at him, curious about his apparent lack of anything to say, because normally the new people just couldn't shut up. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that he wasn't daydreaming and following blindly, he was taking in his surroundings, noticing things.
Once Ezio had gotten some food I led him over to the table I had been sitting at. "Ezio, this is Matteo, Rachele, Nernia, Genoah, and Anthony." as I introduced each person they said hello and Ezio nodded back at them silently.
When the introductions were finished we sat down. There was an awkward moment of silence before everyone noticed the lack of conversation and started talking at once. Finally the conversation settled on one topic: that night's free running exercise.
"free running exercise?" Ezio asked, confused.
Genoah answered, saying," Some nights we have an exercise to practice our free running skills. Tonight it's in the form of capture-the-flag. We get separated into two teams and the city is split into two sectors. Each team hides their flag somewhere in their sector. Then you are trying to get to the other teams flag before they get to yours. There's one catch, though. You aren't allowed to touch the ground. If you touch the ground, are 'killed by a guard' or are captured, you're out." Genoah breathed deeply, out of breath after his long, rambly description, and then grinned.
Ezio's eyes were wide with excitement and I grinned. Now it was time to prepare the newbie for the game.
"Ok, Ezio, Time to get down to actual training," I said, standing up. Other Assassins around the room were doing the same thing, heading out to
do whatever exercises were planned out for them. Ezio stood up quickly, obviously excited.
I heard a few of the others snicker as Ezio followed me out. He had no idea what was in store for him.
