Here's chapter 10, and luckily the introduction to the next member of Ash's team. I own nothing except my AU Ash and my OC Assassin's.
Ash and co. arrived at a battlefield between the Patriots and the British. Ash heard a cannon shot, and jumped as a shot zoomed past him and hit near a man, making him scream a very familiar scream before falling over. "I rest my case". A man with a cigarette says gruffly. Ash saw Connor run up to the man before talking, the cannon fire made it impossible to hear what they're saying. Ash ducks once more as another cannon ball zoomed past him. Ash snorted before he heard a third shot. Ash snarls before turning around and catching the shot before throwing it away. Ash noticed Connor run back to them. "We need to take out those ships, Pitcairn isn't going anywhere with those ships firing". Connor says while the other two Assassin's nod. "We will fly these flags to signal our success". Connor says while handing the other two flags. Ash and George both nod before they ran. Ash saw various building's breaking down as they ran through Boston, showered by cannon balls. "Keep going"! Ash shouts while running. Ash darted his eyes left and right in case there where any pedestrians that where trapped. Ash saw a flash of light before it vanished under the rubble. "Go guys"! Ash orders before throwing his flag to Connor and turning around towards the rubble. Connor and George both nodded, albeit hesitantly but went on nonetheless.
Ash raced towards the rubble while keeping his head down, avoiding cannon fire. Ash finally reaches the rubble before tearing the pieces of brick, wood, and various items away. Inside was a teenager. He had pale skin with blonde hair. Ash picks him up before ducking under another shot. Ash's eyes darted to the rubble where various explosives, gunpowder, bombs, and guns we're located. Ash paled before running off. "Please...save my sister". The teen says weakly. Ash's eyes widened before turning to the rubble and activating aura vision. Ash saw a small blue aura inside the rubble that was underneath the man. Ash drops the man before running towards the rubble once more and digging under the explosives carefully. Ash finally came across a young brown haired girl, no older than 5 laying weakly under them. Ash picks her up gently before turning to a little teddy bear that was underneath her spot. Ash sighs before grabbing the bear and running towards the teen. Ash finally noticed that the gunfire ceased. He looks over at the ships to see them with American flags flying high. "Good job you two". Ash says before picking up the two and carrying them to a safe place.
Ash arrived at the dock where the Patriots we're cheering. "Help'! Ash shouts, getting their attention. Two blue coats ran toward him and picked up the two people carefully. "What happened"? One asks while they took them to their set up medical camp. "They we're caught in the rubble of a house with various explosives inside, I managed to save them, but the house-" Ash tried to finish but was interrupted as the house in question blew up. "-Is gone". Ash finishes bluntly. Ash saw Connor and George return to land. "Ash, what happened"? George asks. Ash darts his thumb to the two injured kids, then to the remnants of the burning house. "Whoa, glad you saw them". George says with wide eyes. Ash heard them groan before they opened their eyes. "Welcome back to the land of the living". Ash says with a smile. The two turn to him before the doctor explains what happened. "What about teddy"? She asked with tears. Ash smiles softly before bringing out the teddy bear he grabbed. The girls eyes widened before she embraces the bear. Ash smiles before turning to the boy. "What was with all of the explosives and such"? Ash asks with a raised eyebrow. The boy rubs his head nervously. "I'm a explosives and gunsmith, I help my father who was out of town at the time, and my mother who was killed in the gun fire". He says sadly at the last part. Ash frowns before turning to the other Assassin's. "We're ending this". Ash says before hopping on a horse and riding off, with the other two following.
Ash and Co. arrive as Putnam began giving a speech. "And most important, don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes"! He says before the soldiers dismiss. The three arrive before Putnam turns around. "They're silenced". Connor said while walking towards him. "So they are". He says with a smirk. "What of Pitcairn"? Ash asks darkly. "He left Boston, as I said he would, and set up camp on Bunker Hill". He says while handing a telescope to Connor. Ash noticed the huge army of redcoats lined up and firing. "There's no way to get at him, not with that maelstrom brewing bellow, I suppose you could circle around, or wait for us to thin their ranks". He suggests. "There is no time, I will have to chance a direct approach". Connor says. Putnam chuckles. "That's twice now you proposed the impossible". Putnam says. "And has he failed you yet"? Ash argues with a smirk. "Well, he's as mad as a march hare son". Putnam says while putting the cigarette in his mouth. "I expect an apology upon my return". Connor says before walking towards the battle field. "George, stay here I'm gonna try and weaken the shooters for Connor". Ash says before walking beside Connor. Connor looks at Ash before they both charged through the battle field. Ash puts up a shield while charging directly through, startling Connor and soldiers alike. Ash winced as another wave of shots rang out. Ash saw them get on their knees to reload, that was his chance. Ash puts his shield down and unsheathes his hookblades before hooking a gun and throwing it out of its owners grasp.
Ash ducks under two rushing bayonets before hooking the guns and swinging the ends into the soldier's throats. Ash sidesteps a soldiers swipe before hooking his clothing and tossing him into a man's aimed bayonet and getting shot and impaled at the same time. Ash ducks under a shot before grabbing the soldier by his clothing with both blades and slamming him face first into the ground. Ash quickly ducks under a man's left swipe before hooking his jaw and flipping behind him, Ash jerks his hookblade forward resulting in a 'snap! from the man's neck. Ash saw two soldiers come at him from front and behind, Ash switches to his hidden blades before grabbing the guns and making them cross before stepping on them and shooting his hidden blades into the two's throats before they collapse. Ash felt a shot hit his shoulder, which causes him to hiss in pain, Ash turns before shooting the soldier with his gun. "Hurry up Connor". Ash mutters to himself before pulling out his sword. Ash saw the soldiers surround him before they take aim. Ash smirks before stretching his arms and grabbing two soldiers and shielding himself with them before tossing them to the ground. Ash charges towards a Hessian before ducking under his sword swipe before parrying another one behind him, before quickly stealing one's sword and shoving him towards the armed one. Ash sidesteps the man's left swipe before stabbing the sword into the armed one's back and his own sword into the others stomach.
Putnam was watching Ash battle the army with a stunned expression, his cigarette falling out of his mouth. "That kid's like a beast, I would hate to be on the business end of those weapons". He mutters while picking up his cigarette. George comes from behind him and smirks. "He's strong, and that's not the full extent of what he can do". George says while shuddering, remembering Ash's training.
Ash was about to strike again when the world around him suddenly broke apart into a white expanse. Ash saw Connor laying over Pitcairn a couple of feet away. Ash walks over to him while looking around the place. "Why, why did you do this"? Pitcairn asks. "To protect Adam's and Hancock and those they serve, you meant to kill them". Connor claims. "Kill them, are you mad I wanted only to parley, there was so much to discuss, to explain". He says remorsefully. "But you put an end to that now". He hisses at Connor. "If you speak true, then I will carry your last words to them". Connor promises. "They must lay down their arms, they must stop this war". Pitcairn says. "Why them and not the redcoats"? Connor asks. "Do not think we ask the same question of the British, these things take time, and it would have succeeded have you let me play my part". Pitcairn blames. "Part of the Puppeteer". Ash growls, now entering the conversation. "For better we hold the strings than another" Pitcairn hisses. "No! the strings should be severed, all should be freed". Connor rebuts. Ash hisses, he was starting to feel pity on the Templar, but his argument just made him hate them more. "And we shall live forever, on castles in the sky". He says sarcastically. "You two wield you blades like men, but your mouths like children". He says while gasping for breath. "Now more will die, because of that". He finishes before falling limp, dead. "(It is better to have faith in something, than none at all...)" Connor says in his native language while closing his eyes and taking a letter from his coat while the world reforms again. Ash and Connor both turn to see redcoats running towards them. Ash taps Connor on the shoulder before running off with Connor following.
Ash and Connor both walked up the field with George asking question's about what happened. "How dare you ever sneak up on me like that, why don't you head on out and help this camp retreat, don't ever do that again you hear me"? Putnam shouts to a soldier while they grew near. "General Putnam". Connor says while turning to them. "You live". He says quietly. "The same can not be said for Pitcairn". Connor explains. "Well done I suppose, though it matters little now". Putnam says while they walk. "We lost too many in exchange for too little, I'm ordering a full retreat". Putnam says while Ash frowns. "If they want the hill, let them have it, Boston is the true prize". He announces while looking at the partly destroyed city. "We have a problem". Connor says while handing Putnam the letter. "What do you mean"? Putnam asks while taking the note. Putnam opens it and scans the letter for a second. "This can't be right, it says they plan to murder Washington". Putnam says while the three gawk.
2 hours later
Ash walked Boston that was now under repair, people cheered for him after Putnam spread the news of him taking out half the army, proclaiming him a hero. Ash ignored all of them as he headed towards the docks once more. He was satisfied to see the teen and the girl talking to a man with brown hair. "Son, are you sure of this"? He asks. "Yes, I don't want anyone to suffer that kind of pain, and I'm sure with my expertise over explosives and guns could help that man". The teen says while Ash walks forward. "Hey, you alright"? Ash asks. The three turn to him while he stops in front of them. "Your the man who saved my children, and recently stopped half of the Loyalist's army on Bunker Hill". He says while Ash rubs his head. "Um, sir I would like to ask you something". The teen says while walking forward. Ash turns to him with a raised eyebrow. "What is it, and call me Ash". Ash says while crossing his arms. "Okay Ash, after you saved me and my sister, I want to help you with your mission to stop these people". He says with a determined look. Ash raises and eyebrow. "You want to join our cause"? Ash asks while unknown to him, George approached from behind. "Yes, I don't want anyone to suffer like we did, I figured my expertise over explosives and guns could help you". He says while putting a hand on his chest and kneeling. Ash looks at him before George spoke up. "Well, only one thing to do, right Ash"? George asks with a smirk. Ash turns to him before nodding. "You've proven that you have a sense of justice, and a will to protect us, come with us, but you won't be able to see your family for a while". Ash says while the teen nods. The teen gets up and hugs his sister and father. "Goodbye, I will come back stronger". He says before turning to Ash. "What's your name". Ash asks. "Ryan Jenkins". He says with a grin. Ash returns it with George. "Alright Ryan, lets go". Ash says before walking away with the Assassin and trainee following.
To be continued.
There is chapter 10, this is by far the longest story I have every made. Ash recruits Ryan Jenkins who is an expert at explosives and ranged weapons. Also, George will not be staying through the whole story, he only took part in this part of the story to introduce him. Same thing with Ryan during this part. R&R This is Oathkeeper0317 signing out.