Chapter 10

New Life

We followed the cart tracks until we came to the cart itself. There was a man there trying to fix it.

"Are you Ben Church's man?" Ratonhnhake:ton asked him.

Of course he just ran off.

"Well played." Kenway said.

I narrowed my eyes and Ratonhnhake:ton ran after the man. I followed him and he tackled the man to the ground. He picked him up and pinned him to the tree.

"It was not wise to run."

"W-What do you want?"

"Where is Benjamin Church?"

I was keeping my eye on Kenway.

"I don't know. We were riding to a camp just north of here…"

Kenway was walking towards the man and I stayed close. That was when he shot the man in the head. Ratonhnhake:ton backed away from the loud noise and I looked at the man.

"Enough of that."

I glared at him.

"You did not have to kill him!" Ratonhnhake:ton shouted.

"Let's not waist time with all this pointless banter. Take the girl, catching up to the rest of Church's men, infiltrate their camp and see what you can discover."

"And what about you?" Ratonhnhake:ton asked.

"Never you mind. Just do as I tell you." Kenway said.

I took a step forward but stopped when I remembered my promise. Kenway left and I looked at Ratonhnhake:ton.

"I know this is not easy for you. I am sorry."

I shook my head and took his hand. I smiled at him and led him away. We followed the convoy to the camp and as usual, I took to the trees. Ratonhnhake:ton was following two men towards the lake. However, I saw another two men dragging Kenway the same way. I growled in frustration and then climbed down.

"Think he's a Yank spy?"

"No, he's something different. Something special. Isn't that right, Haytham? Church told me all about you."

"Then you should know better than this."

The man hit him and I couldn't help but smile a bit.

"You're not really in a position to be making threats are ya?"

I saw him look over towards Ratonhnhake:ton and I.

"Not yet."

I looked at Ratonhnhake:ton and he nodded.

Connor's POV

We both ran out. She jumped both men attacking my father and killed them. More came and I could not help but notice how my father didn't do anything.

"Once you've taken care of these, meet me in New York."

"What? You mean to just leave us here?"

"If you can't handle a couple of mercenaries, then we've really no business working together."

He ran off after that. I couldn't help but notice the way Sisika fought. She moved like the wind, swiftly yet gracefully. She climbed onto the roof of the shack and then jumped and killed three more. I grabbed one before he could get to her. When they had all been dealt with I ran to her.

"Are you hurt?"

"No, the same cannot be said for these men."

I laughed a bit and held her close.

"You're right Sisika."

"About what?"

I looked into her eyes.

"I was wrong to speak to Achilles that way. We're going back."

She smiled and nodded in approval. We were not too far from the homestead. We found a horse and decided to borrow it.

Sisika's POV

I smiled when we reached the homestead. We had not been there since the beginning of winter. Now spring had come to awaken the land. On our way to the manor, we heard cries for help. We went faster and found Prudence. I jumped off the horse and ran to her.

"Prudence! What is wrong!?"

"The baby is coming!"

"We need to get you to Dr. White."

"No we must not move her. You must get the doctor and bring him here. I will look after her. Hurry Ratonhnhake:ton!"

He nodded and got back on the horse.

"I need you to sit down."

I helped her sit down and I sat with her.

"He will be back soon. All will be well."

She took deep breaths and I held onto her hand. It felt as though we were waiting for hours until I heard the horses. I smiled, he had brought Warren as well. He and the doctor ran over and I stood up.

"Is she alright?"

"No! She's having a baby! And right here it seems!" said Dr. White.

Ratonhnhake:ton took my hand and we stayed with them as the baby was born. It was a son. A son they named Hunter. I laid my head against Ratonhnhake:ton's shoulder. He put his arm around me and I smiled. With Spring came new life, and it was beautiful. It made me wonder if one day…Ratonhnhake:ton and I would start a new life of our own.

Connor's POV

Seeing Prudence and Warren with their son made me wonder. I looked at Sisika and wondered what it would be like if we ever had a family. Would our current life threaten the safety of a child? Dr. White and Warren took Prudence and their son back to the farm and I looked at the manor.

"Come." Sisika said.

She took my hand and we walked into the manor.

"Achilles?" she called.

He came into the room and Sisika pushed me forward. I put my hands together and looked at him.

"I owe you an apology. My words were cruel and you don't deserve that."

Achilles looked at Sisika and smiled a bit.

"I had nothing to do with this." she said.

"Of course not. But it's in the past. Let it stay there."

I nodded and Sisika put her hands on my shoulders.

"That is much better." she said.

I smirked and shook my head. I would do anything to make her happy. I smiled at her and I saw Achilles looking at us.

Sisika's POV

There was a strange look in Achilles' eyes. I looked at him but he just walked away. It was then I realized something about him. I sighed and looked down.

"What is it?"

I shook my head.

"Nothing. We should go."

He nodded but I knew he would bring this up again.

"Sisika, might I have a moment?"

"Of course."

I walked into the other room and he looked at me.

"I wonder if while you are in New York you could pick something up for me."

I nodded.

"There is a painting, but the building was in the way of a great fire. If it is gone worry not."

"I will find it for you."

We left again but as we were heading to the Frontier, Ellen called for Ratonhnhake:ton.

"Connor, I left some fine silks back in New York. I don't think it wise for me to return there, someone might end up dead. I was wondering if you and Sisika could get them for me. If you have the time."

"We are bound for New York. We will find them for you." I said.

She smiled and nodded.

"Thank you."

I nodded and we continued on again. We found the silks and then I went to where Achilles said the painting would be. It was in a place where is could not have been burned. I took it out and I looked at Ratonhnhake:ton.

"I think we should bring this back to him."

"As you wish."

Connor's POV

When we returned to the manor, Sisika brought the painting to Achilles.

"Thank you my dear."

"Not at all."

I walked in as she hung it above the fire. I recognized Achilles but not the woman and child. It must have been his family. I leaned against the doorway and she looked at Achilles.

"Your son…his name was Connor."

"Yes."

My eyes widened. Sisika turned and she saw me. She walked to me and took my hands. She stroked my cheek gently and then left the room.

"Connor…I would never have said this before…but that girl is who you need. She keeps your head straight. She can protect herself. "

"What would you have me do?"

He looked at the painting of his family.

"Marry her."

"Why is everyone suggesting marriage?"

"Because it's the right choice, boy. And you know it."

He walked away and I sighed. I knew he was right, but was this really the right time?

Sisika's POV

When I walked into the room, Ratonhnhake:ton was staring at the fire.

"Ratonhnhake:ton?"

He looked at me and stood up.

"I have been thinking."

I walked over.

"Is everything alright?"

He nodded and took my hands.

"Sisika, I want to marry you. If you would have me."

My eyes went wide. I had never seen him nervous like this. I slowly smiled and squeezed his hand.

"Yes." I said.

He smiled and kissed me hard on the lips.