We're Screwed
Chapter-11
A/N: Thanks for the reviews!
And for those who are wondering… the pairings have been decided… but you will have to find out-if you haven't figured it out already ;)
On with the show!
PREVIOUSLY
"Federico...Ezio...my office" Giovanni replied, calmly, yet an air of authority was hidden in his words.
Both brothers visibly gulped and followed their father.
Although... not before Ezio reached out unnoticeably, and brushed my arm as he waltzed past.
"Tig" Eizo murmured making me glare in response.
I looked back at Cara who had one eye open and was grinning widely. Both of her hands contained crossed fingers making me collapse on the chair to sulk.
I have a feeling that this game of 'Tig' will start to get out of hand...
ASHLEY POV
I glanced back at Ashley, staring at her ruined dress questionably.
"Yes?" She inquired, raising a curious eyebrow- but I noticed her fingers were still crossed.
"Are you going to tell me what happened today?"
She looked thoughtful for a second before sighing loudly through her nose.
"To be honest Ashley.. I can't be arsed" she admitted making me snort at her comment.
"Charming" I muttered; making her grin when she noticed the obvious sarcasm.
"So…what have you been up to then Ash?"
I grinned at her forcing an act of De Ja Vu on her.
"To be honest Cara… I can't be arsed telling you" I sighed-dramatically- making her chuckle.
I hummed to myself, just enjoying the silence and also hoping to hear Giovanni shout at Federico and Ezio. All I could make out was muffled voices so I eventually gave up on eaves dropping.
"Cara..?"
"Hmmm..?"
"Ya know that I'm on in 'Tig'" I asked; saying the world bitterly.
"Yeahh..?"
"Well I have an idea?"
Cara's face lit up at the sound and then she grinned in excitement.
"And this plan includes..?"
"Well… we need to pretend to' forget' about playing 'Tig' for a few days so they forget about it as well, then we-"
"-STRIKE!..yeah great idea Ash! Oh my God we have to get Ezio!"
"Why Ezio..?"
"Well..uhh..because..because.."
I grinned at her uneasiness.
"Because..?"
"Because he's mean!" she pouted making me laugh.
Maria entered the living room and Tsked at the 'sight '; which was Cara.
"Your bath is ready Piccola, there is also some clean clothes on the bed" She explained, giving her a warm smile.
"Thanks Maria!" Cara grinned, giving me a swift nod before hobbling up the stairs and disappearing in her room. I rolled my eyes at the obvious injury that deterred her running.
"She's just as bad as the boys" she mused; grinning at me.
"Actually…she's worse" I replied, mirroring her expression.
"I'm starting supper soon, so I took the liberty of asking the maids to run you a bath as well" she confirmed, so I thanked her and watched as she left for the kitchens.
The muffled voices died down, so I watched the doorway expectantly. I grinned when a sulking Ezio and Federico shuffled out, both looking down and Ezio grumbling under his breath.
Giovanni waltzed out behind them; serious expression on his face but when he caught sight of me, he winked in response, making me giggle.
"Awhh you guys got in trouble" I teased making Ezio frown and Federico gave him a nuggy.
"Actually.. Father did most of the shouting at you; isn't that right brother?" Federico jested, making Ezio's mouth go agape.
"Actually..'Brother' I do believe it was father who said that you should have known better. You don't exactly set of the best example for your little brother "Ezio sighed, pretending to sound disappointed.
"What's this..?" Giovanni asked, peering his head from around the door; grinning as Ezio and Federico both started stuttering and blubbering trying to explain themselves. Giovanni simply waved them off and chuckled as he disappeared into the kitchen- probably to see Maria.
I laughed at both brothers who turned and glared at me; although they were both fighting smiles.
"Awhh you guys are so cute when your in trouble "I mused making them both frown at being called cute.
"That's why Ezio gets Cara in trouble" Federico teased, making Ezio's mouth go agape, in protest.
"I don't know what you're talking about Brother" Ezio replied-using extra emphasis on the word 'brother'.
I just sat watching them both amused.
"Are you sure Ezio..? Or should I tell Ashley?" Federico playfully warned, making Ezio's eyes bug out..until his expression changed to one with a sly grin.
"Speaking of telling Ashley…" Ezio grinned making Federico stiffen.
"Telling me what?" I asked, cautiously, wondering if I actually wanted to know.
"Oh Federico just wanted to tell you that he- mmmpffft" Ezio tried to explain; but was stopped when Federico clamped his hand around Ezio's mouth.
"Hehe Excuse us Ashley" Federico said, giving me a sheepish grin whilst dragging Ezio away with him.
'I wonder what the hell that was about'.
Whilst I was pondering, Ezio sauntered past me and made his way up the stairs-probably to annoy Cara- and Federico casually leaned against the door frame, not taking his eyes of me- which made me nervous.
"So… are you going to tell me what the hell that was about?" I questioned, making my way towards his relaxed form.
Federico leaned back and closed his eyes; a smile on his face.
"Nope" he replied, popping the 'p'.
"Fine… I'll just ask Ezio" I threatened, turning round to face the stairs.
I made my way up slowly until I was grabbed roughly by the waist.
"Federico get off!" I whined; clinging on to the banister for dear life.
"You're stronger than I anticipated Bella" he chuckled making me frown at the compliment?
Suddenly I was yanked back and then placed behind him, so he was blocking my way up to the stairs.
"You're in my way..."
"Oh I am, am I?" he replied-very sarcastically.
"Fine then! I won't ask him! Now can you leave me alone?" I pleaded, just wanting to get a nice bath.
"What if I don't want to leave you alone?" He grinned making me raise an eyebrow.
"Well…urm..I'll get Cara on you!" I smirked as I watched the fear shine in his eyes.
"I'll see you at supper then Ashley" Federico informed- a look of defeat on his face.
"Kay" I replied, as the arm disappeared from my waist and I made my way to my room.
CARA POV
I put on the new dress that Maria had laid out for me; after I washed myself thoroughly with the lavender oils that I used the night before.
The dress wasn't as extravagant as most dresses I had seen, but it was still pretty. It was a pink colour and had black lace layers underneath and the same material was used to cover my shoulders and travel down to the bottom of my elbow.
I frowned at my knee. It was red and sore. I'd have to find Ashley or Ezio and get the smelly thing for my leg so it doesn't get infected.
I braided my hair in a neat bun and then made my way downstairs; although it was more of a desperate limp.
A mouth-watering aroma wafted through my nose and I immediately closed my eyes and sighed contently, before following the direction of the scent.
I had found myself in the kitchens. Maria, Claudia and another servant were making themselves busy in the kitchen; chopping and dicing vegetables and putting them in a big cooking pot. I slowly trailed my fingers along the table to try and snag some freshly baked bread, but to my disappointment, I was being shooed away by Maria who told me that I was just as bad as her boys.
I sighed impatiently and settled down onto one of the chairs; propping my leg up on it.
"Cara..?"
I looked up to see Giovanni who had appeared from his office.
"May I have a quick word please?" He asked, making me puzzled as to why he needed me. I shrugged it off and just hoped that I wasn't going to get told of for anything. If I was then I would simply blame it on Ezio; I grinned, nodding appreciatively at my plan.
"Yeah sure" I replied and followed cautiously behind him.
He sat down at his desk and I stupidly stood at the doorway like a noob, giving him a nervous grin. He shook his head and then gestured for me to sit down which I then gratefully smiled at him; as my leg was beginning to throb again.
"I have already talked to Ashley about this, but I believe that you may know a little bit more about it than she does".
"Know about what..?"
He clasped his hands together and he looked far off into the corner- thinking on how to word his next question. It was a trait that I noticed his sons had inherited.
"I'm going to be rather straight to the point with you, and ask you about those symbols you have on your hands?"
I didn't meet his gaze; instead I examined my own hands, noticing two identical symbols that were painted neatly on the middle of my ring finger. I blinked a few times to see if they would disappear, but they did not.
'What did this mean?'
"I…I don't know" I muttered, tracing one of the symbols with my index finger. They looked like an inverted V with a rounded bottom and were a shocking red- in contrast with my pale skin.
Was it…no it couldn't be…
"Do you know what this symbol means?"
I glanced up at him to see that he was staring at me intently.
"No..what does it mean?"
Giovanni sighed and gave me a warm smile.
"I guess you don't know as much as I assumed. That's ok; although this conversation will be continued for another day."
He got up from his chair and opened the door out for me.
"Thanks" I mumbled, my mind seriously feeling screwed up at the moment.
'That was quick' I mused, making my way to the living room; so I can slump on the chairs again…
GIOVANNI POV
Blue. That's what colour she appears when I use my eagle vision.
But only Assassins turn blue?
I pinched the bridge of my nose and put my letter to my brother Mario, in my desk drawer. I would get Ezio to send it earlier in the day-tomorrow. Maybe he will know what is happening.
From Ashley's description, the 'metal ball' sounded just like the Piece of Eden… so that means that it is no longer in the Templars possession?
I decided I would just keep a close eye on Ashley and Cara; Cara especially.
For now…? Well.. I guess I'll make my way to supper.
CARA POV
I watched as Giovanni left his office, giving me a second glance before leaving for the kitchens. Ezio came jogging down the stairs; making me shout at him to get his attention.
"Ezio!"
He turned around and grinned, confidently strolling to the chair that I was laid across, before sitting on the arm of the chair.
"Si Cara..?"
"My leg!" I whined, lifting my skirts so he could see the damage.
"I can't see Mia Cara.. maybe you need to lift your skirts a bit higher.." he suggested, wagging his eyebrows at me in a suggestive manner.
"Just get the damn Medicine!" I huffed, making him chuckle.
"Okay, okay…hold on a second" he assured, before making his way back upstairs.
Whilst he was gone I looked back at my hands.
"What does this mean?" I whispered, before deciding to sit on my hands so they were out of view.
I don't know what the symbols mean.. But I have a feeling that I shouldn't go showing everyone.
A/N: Sorry this was a little short and the update was a little late, but my computer has a virus! And it's screwed everything up. I hope it will get sorted out soon. I also apologise if their is a few spelling mistakes, they will be corrected soon enough.
Anyways... Review and let me know what you thought :)
TRANSLATIONS
Si- Yes
Piccola- Little one
