Epilogue

By the end of the week most of the Templars' bodies had been claimed. A small portion had no been claimed and Kiran saw to it that they were buried with respect and dignity. Some families had come by trying to find their loved ones only to find that they were already buried. Kiran had been busy making sure the graves were neat and had flowers at the grave markers. She had seen a few of the families and showed them the graves, promising that they would be treated with respect.
Over the next year everything went back to normal in the city. The guards took up their posts watching the city, the Gondoliers went about their usual business, and the Assassins got back on their feet after the loss of their beloved Master. Kiran's tower had been fixed up so it held extra rooms for visitors, and a hidden chamber had been made under the tower that had holding cells for prisoners the guards couldn't handle or were too dangerous to be left in a regular cell. Kiran and Araceli helped Ezio's family manage their estate and get back on their own feet.
Flavia and Marcello, Ezio's children, had approached Kiran and Araceli asking if they could be trained as Assassins themselves. Kiran had checked with Sophia to make sure it would be okay, and upon her consent, took the children under her's, Araceli's and Matteo's wings.

Kiran stood contently as she looked at her office at the top of the tower. The swords of Hrunting, Damocles, and Attila the Hun were mounted behind her desk. She was pulled from her thoughts when she heard someone call her name from outside. She peeked out the window and smiled when she saw Matteo and Araceli. The motioned for them to wait a moment before leaping off the plank that extended from the window and landing in a pile of hay. She pulled herself from the hay and smiled, "Hey!"
"Ready to visit Ezio's tome?" Araceli asked, "Flavia, Marcello and Sophia are heading there now."
"Of course." Kiran said. She looked at Matteo, "Had did it go, visiting your mother again?"
"It went well." He smiled, "Savio came along. He seemed really happy to see his cousin again, and he seems to really like Lucio... And he adores Panfilo, but it's hard not to like the kid." He cleared his throat, "And my mother wants to know when the ceremony will be."
"I'm sending the letters out tomorrow." Kiran chuckled, "Your family should receive their letter in a few days. My parents should receive theirs soon after that." She handed him a seal envelope, "That one's for Savio and his family."
Araceli smirked as she looked over her shoulder, "You better treat Kiran right, because if you don't... Well, let's just say anything she can come up with as punishment will be nothing compared to what I would intend on doing to you."
"Easy now." Matteo chuckled. He sighed as he ran a hand through his hair, "My mother was already asking about children." His face flushed.
"We'll face that when the time comes." Kiran chuckled as she walked through the city.

The trio made their way to Ezio's tome, standing with Ezio's family as they said a prayer and left flowers. Kiran placed a hand on the tome, "Well Master... Everything's back to normal. The Assassins are getting along fine and the city is managing. We all miss you. Araceli and I and doing our best to keep things running smoothly, and we're helping your family as best we can. You don't have to worry for them while we're around."

After a few minutes Sophia and her children decided to leave. They had things to do at home and it was starting to get late. Matteo and Araceli accompanied them to the gate while Kiran stayed behind. She stared at the tome and sighed gently, "Old man... How you ever managed to do all this without Sophia I will never understand."

"Well, I was younger then... And more reckless." Ezio's voice responded.
Kiran looked up to see a ghostly form of Ezio leaning against the tome, "And thank you for taking care of my family."
"So, what is it like?" She asked.
Ezio shrugged and chuckled, "Not bad. I can't really tell you about it. I think that is something you will have to experience for yourself."
"Hopefully not for a long time." She smiled.
"Definately not for a long time." He chuckled before walking over, "That was a good thing you did... Giving them all an honourable burial."
"They may have been enemies, but they were still people." She said.

Araceli and Matteo entered the tome and stopped when they saw Kiran talking. Araceli smiled when she saw the phantom of Ezio, "It's good to see you again."
"See who?" Matteo asked.
Kiran motioned for Matteo to come over, "I want you to see something." She took his hand, "Close your eyes... Just let everything go and leave yourself open to everything. Every feeling, every sense..."
Matteo did what he was told. After a moment he opened his eyes and wheeled backwards, "How-?"
Ezio laughed as he watched the Gondolier, "Easy Captain... Or it's Steward now, isn't it? Savio promoted you not too long ago if I'm not mistaken."
"But... You're dead." Matteo gaped.
"Well, yes." Ezio nodded, "But that doesn't mean I'm gone. I think I'll stick around a bit longer... I mean, I have all the time in infinity now." He smiled, "It's a wonderfully strange thing... But you will find out for yourselves one day... But that's a very long time." He glanced away, "Oh, maybe I have said too much... Ah, I will deal with that later."
"Ah, come on old man. Spill the details. What do you know about our future?" Araceli smirked.
"I can't say." Ezio shook his head and chuckled, "But let's just say you three will be in for the ride of your lives. Destiny has great things in store for you." Ezio cleared his throat, "I hear you three have taken my children under your wings."
"They show a lot of promise." Kiran said, "I have no doubt they will make great Assassins. They are your children after all."
"Indeed, indeed." Ezio smiled, "Thank you... Oh, and congratulations on your upcoming marriage."
Kiran flushed, "Well, now I know everyone knows."
"Ah, Marco was so excited, how could he not tell everyone?" Araceli laughed and patted her friend's shoulder.
Ezio seemed to look into the distance before smiling, "I should get going. Take care you three. If you need me... You can find me here."

The three young adults said their goodbyes before heading back to their homes. Araceli retired to her home and watched as Kiran and Matteo went back to their own home. She smiled as she looked to the sky before entering her house.

Inside the tower Kiran collapsed onto her bed, sighing heavily. Matteo stood a seat beside her and chuckled, "Tired?"
"I've been running around all day and doing paper work..." Kiran mumbled, "I need some relaxing time."
Matteo smirked as he draped an arm over her and pulled her close, "Maybe I can help with that?"
She chuckled as she pulled him into a kiss, "I think you can."