Chapter 11: Altair's memory and an Insane stunt

Ancestor: Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad at age 24

Location and date: Masyaf 1189

Masyaf was being overrun with invading crusaders because of a traitor within the assassin's ranks. One of the assassin's was fighting two crusaders when Altair entered on horseback, slashing at one of the crusaders back. The other slashed at the assassin's foot and he went down. Altair got off and threw a knife and the man's back killing him. He walked over to his injured brother(technically not brothers, it's a saying) and picked him up. "Are you hurt?" asked Altair. "Broken foot," replied the novice. Altair put the novice's arm around his back and walked him to a bench. "What is your name brother?" "Altair. Son of Umar," replied the master assassin. "Umar... ah yes. He was a fine man who lived as he died. With Honor." said the novice. "Altair!" shouted another assassin. Altair turned around and saw Abbas. "We have been betrayed. The enemy has overrun the castle!" Altair put his hand on the injured novice, "You'll live," he said to the man. "And Al Mualim? Where is he?" Altair asked Abbas. "He was inside when the crusaders broke through. We can do nothing for him now." said Abbas. "Altair! We must fall back!" shouted Abbas. Altair turned too Abbas, "When I close the castle gate, flank the crusaders in the village and drive them into the canyon," ordered Altair. "You don't stand a chance!" yelled Abbas. "Abbas. No mistakes."

Altair was able to rally many of the assassin's and lead them against the crusaders and saved all the civilians. When he arrived with his group of assassin's at the gates of Masyaf castle, he stopped at a voice, "Another step and your Mentor dies!" said the traitor. Altair looked back his shoulder and saw Al Mualim being held by a couple men. "You will not leave this place alive, traitor." said Altair. The Crusader chuckled, "No. You misunderstand. I am no traitor... for i cannot betray those i never truly loved," said the Crusader. "Then you are doubly wretched, for you have been living a lie," said Altair. The gates closed and he told his group to join in on the canyon battle. He climbed of the gates and killed a few crusaders while making his way to assassinate the traitor. He jumped from the wall and drove his hidden blade through the traitors neck. Altair allowed the traitor to say his last rites. "You put to much faith in the hearts of men Altair. The Templars know the truth. Humans are weak, base and petty." "No. Our Creed is evidence to this contrary." "Ah... perhaps i am not wise enough to understand, but I suspect the opposite. That I am too wise to believe such rubbish." And the Crusader died. Altair walked beside Al Mualim, "You offered him a chance to salvage his dignity. Why?" said the mentor. "No man should pass from this world without knowing some kindess," replied the assassin. "But he shunned your graces." "As was his right." "Altair, i have watched you grow from a boy to a man in so short a time, it fills me with much sadness as pride. You fit your father's shoes as if they had been tailored to your feet." "I did not know him well as a father. He was an Assassin above all," replied Altair. "You too were born into this Order. Do you regret it?" asked his mentor. "How can i regret the only life i've ever known?" said Altair. "You may find a way, in time. And it will be up to you to choose the path you prefer." said the mentor. Altair nodded. "Come, my boy... and ready your blade. This battle is not yet won," said the mentor. Altair took out his sword as a sign saying that he's ready.

Connor woke up from the animus and he rubbed his eyes. He looked at the time, "Wow, is it that early?" he said. He got up and saw that there was a package of clothes on his bed. He walked over and saw it said, "This is your uniform for Beacon. Please wear this to represent our academies pride and history." "Alright then, but with a bit of my twist," said Connor. He got his uniform and modified it with a hood and a symbol of the Assassin's. He walked of his dorm. He saw the team in their uniforms and he let out a little blush but hid it. "Morning you guys," he said. "Morning Connor," replied Ruby. "First day of classes. I can't wait," said Weiss. Yang noticed his uniform. "Did you do something to your uniform Connor?" she asked. "Yeah, i just modified it too look more like robes and all," said Connor. The team walked down the hall and team JNPR joined in on their walk. Jaune tried to hit in Weiss again but like usual failed. "Poor guy, he doesn't know that Pyrrha likes him. In time... in time he'll find out," thought Connor. They came to the class which was like any classroom in a college or university.

They took their seats and the professor introduced himself. "Good morning class. I am Pro. Port. Today we will be studying about the various types of GRIMM out there..." The time went on and the team was taking notes until the professor called them to attention. "Attention Class! I'm just wondering if one of you could volunteer for a demonstration fight against a boarbatusk? No one? Ah you need to learn how to fight different types of GRIMM!" Connor felt a bit of rowdiness in him. "C'mon Edward, why now?" he thought to himself. His Edward persona took over and he raised his hand, "I would like to sir!" he shouted. Port was happy to see that one of his students was eager, "Well step up then young man." Connor took of his uniform to reveal his usual clothes underneath them. He walked down to the centre of the room and his next few words made the class gasp. "I would like to do this blindfolded Pro. Port," he said. Port was surprised at this, "Are you sure young man?" Connor let out a devilish smirk. "He's going Edward," said Blake. "What Blake?" asked Ruby. Blake pointed at Connor's smirk, "You see his smirk? That means he's going to do something insane."

Connor put on the blindfold and took an unarmed fighting stance. Port was at the cage, "Are you ready young man?" Connor nodded. Team RWBY was filled with excitement , "Go Connor!" shouted Yang. "Do this for teaaaam RWBY!" shouted Ruby. Port opened the cage and the boarbatusk charged out at Connor. The entire classroom gasped when the GRIMM got close to Connor. Connor shifted his footing and grabbed the GRIMM'S tusks and held his ground. "Wow, amazing young man!" said Port. Connor fliped the GRIMM over and stabbed it repeatedly at it's unarmoured belly with his hidden blades. He took off his blindfold, "Did i win?" he asked. The entire class started clapping their hands in relief and excitement. When class ended, Ruby walked over to Connor and nudged him, "Hey Connor, you really did great there," she said. Connor let out a chuckle, "It's just basic Assassin training Ruby." She let out a smile at him while Connor did the same. When they got back to their dorm, a thought came up to Ruby's mind, "Connor has that animus thing. Maybe i could ask him if i could go on it. Maybe i should convince the others to do it too."