Heya! Just thought I'd remind you that the next Chaps will take a while. It's because AM is grounded so they will be delayed for a month. Love ya though! -RK+AM (wherever she may be) (Shhhh! I'm using my school account to write this. Not supposed to, but had to write! Luv ya'll!-AM)
XXX Lilith's POV XXX
It's been a week since the Ranger apprentice decided to train as an Assassin. During that time I have trained with Gilan more and chatted with Rangers and Assassins alike. I've made many friends on both sides. Suddenly as I'm walking with Reed again, after practicing my archery, we heard panting. "What could be happening?" I ask and Reed shrugs.
"I..don't want….to..be…..an Assassin." We look up to see the apprentice holding his sides breathing heavily and gasping for breath. "Being an...Assassin is hard. Please….allow me to…..be your….apprentice….again." He gasps out.
I look at the Ranger and see that he's smirking quietly under the hood. Probably for being happy his apprentice has come back (Ranger masters and apprentices have a special bond). And he's probably laughing at the boy's response to Assassin training.
(Also, for that week think of the hardest thing someone could do for training and times it by like 5. It's because I don't want to write what happened plus only AM really knows what they do during training. Cause you know, she's the expert on Assassin's Creed. Well at least between the two of us and our families)
I smiled at the sight. The Ranger hugged his apprentice briefly then walked away with his apprentice, his arm around the boy's shoulders. I looked at Reed and he was biting his lip. He looked like he was trying not to laugh. But at his face I burst out laughing and he then joined me.
I look around and see Gilan looking at us. He jerks his head toward the forest before slowly walking toward it. "Gotta go. Gilan wants me to practice." I tell him, and he nods briefly.
"Same thing." He replies. We then head off in our own directions.
XXX Reed's POV XXX
I found a little break in between my training from numerous professors and go to the forest. I find and climb a tree but not too high up. I unhook the gauntlet I had hanging on my belt and turn it over and over in my hands, examining the design.
It was a hidden blade, but instead of it being for the left hand it was for the right. It had a special blade that had a little tunnel in it to allow poison to pass through the blade to the victim. And also had a small almost crossbow like machine on top, that shoots darts that causes strong hallucinations. And right where the gauntlet meets the forearm, a small imprinted design of a lily was there.
I look around and see Lilith walking through the forest also. I realize that she just finished practice with is going on her break. I reattach the gauntlet to my belt and get into position t do an air attack. Right when she was below me, I jump off the branch and plummet towards her. As I near, she takes a step back, far enough so that my jump would miss her. And when I was close enough, she grabbed my shoulder and slammed me into the ground.
"I knew you were up there." She said smirking. I laugh at that and then gesture for her to help me up. She grabs my outstretched hand and pulls me up while my other hand pushes.
"Thanks." I replied. I then unhook the gauntlet from my belt and hand it to her. "Happy late induction day!" She takes the gauntlet and looks at it.
"What's with the lily right here?" She said pointing to the lily.
"It's to identify that it is your's. Gauntlets get lost all the time here. When I first joined, I lost mine for a month before I found it in another Assassin's trunk. That's why I put the imprint of a reed on mine."
I turn my wrist to show her mine. The imprint was still there and the leather around it was worn. She nods understanding. I then continue. "And a lily is closest to your name."
"I guess so." She replies putting the gauntlet on. "What are all these things? It's not like my other blade." I then explained the different things on it. We then walk back to camp and walk to where Gilan, Halt, Crowley, Duncan and Altaïr.
"Philippe has a lieutenant. I've never seen him before but he's to be wary around. The lieutenant goes by the name of Foldar." We hear a quick, harsh intake of breath and look over to see Gilan's eyes wide. "I take it you know this Foldar person?" Altaïr asked. At the same time Crowley asked,
"Didn't you kill him?" We all looked at Gilan, his face slightly pale at Foldar's name, seeming miles away. He swallowed and seemed to realize that he was still in the room with us.
"Yes. For both questions. He was Morgarath's Lieutenant and he was very dangerous. And I did kill him. He didn't move after I stabbed him. I don't know how he survived being stabbed, but he somehow did." Gilan said, still shaken slightly from learning the man he killed is alive still.
"How did you find out that this Folder person is still alive?" I asked
"Foldar. And let's just say I have contacts that deep undercover." Altaïr said simply.
"So, why are you talking about this supposedly dead man?" I ask shrugging.
"Well, he has a Lieutenant that we need you to capture. If you can't capture him, kill him. But we'd prefer you to capture him." Altaïr said.
"Sure I'll do it. Who is the man I need to capture and where is he?"
"His name is Torin Clay. I've gotten reports saying he was seen at the ruins of Castle Gorlan." We heard another sharp intake of breath. This time from Will, I look over at Halt and just see him rubbing his leg unconsciously. While Will looks like he just saw a ghost.
"I'm sending Reed to go with you. He shall stay in the back, should you need help or he feels like you need help only then will he help you." He continued. Reed seemed to stiffen at the thought of coming along. I look over at him and he nods.
"I thought since she was a part of the Brotherhood she would go by herself." Reed said.
"Well, this is her first mission. You'll observe how she goes about completing it and if should she need it, help her complete it." Altaïr said looking at him. "Understand?"
"Yes, Mentor." Reed replied looking down.
"When do I-we leave?" I looked between them.
"First thing tomorrow morning." Duncan answered. "So, get ready to leave at dawn." We both nod and leave the tent.
"See ya in the morning." I said.
"Yeah. Sleep well." Reed replied. We went toward our separate ways to get ready. Once I finished packing I got a map and planned the best route to the ruins of Gorlan. The plan for capturing Torin, I'll think of there. Once I've seen what's at this ruin.
XXX
Heya! Wow, ok I think this was a cute chapter. Because of the whole Ranger Master and his Apprentice reuniting and Reed giving Lilith an induction or membership(I guess) gift. Fun! Ok, well again, next chapters will take a while cause AM being grounded. We love ya though! AM where are you!? -RK+AM (wherever she is) (AM IS ALIVE! SAVE ME! NO VIDEO GAMES OR ANYTHING ELECTRONIC FOR A MONTH! SAVE ME!- AM. Okay enjoy reading. :) )
