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A/n: Wow Ok so Broken Wings is on a loop with Alan's Dinosaurs in the writing process. Four stories is hard enough to keep up with and I have chosen these two for a reason. Alan's Dinosaurs because it has become increasingly popular in the Jurassic Park section and Broken Wings because a lot of people on Deviant requested it. (Most of them don't have accounts.)
So here I am writing a fantastic chapter in this story (After a swift kick in the ass by my Mother-in-Law who is a HUGE A.C. Fan) I finally found the perfect song to go with this.
So here you go ladies and gentlemen another chapter of...
BROKEN WINGS
Chapter 36: Desmond's Dilemma Part 2
I hold on to your whole body 'Cause I am your lady Lost is how I'm feeling lying in your arms Even though there may be times 'Cause I am your lady
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love that I could not forsake
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
When the world outside's too
Much to take
That all ends when I'm with you
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I am always by your side
And you are my man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
Celine Dion – I'm Your Lady
DESMOND'S POINT OF VIEW
Jessica
Desmond could only stare at the ground when he told the others. His wife, his beloved Jessica is in there a prisoner of these people.
And he tried not to get her involved!
Desmond sighed as the others started to talk. The only one not talking was Malik for he can see where this was going. He and Ezio had kept quiet about this whole thing because both men know what it was like to lose someone to this stupid war.
It was then that someone put a hand to his shoulder.
Desmond turned and found it to be his father. William chose that moment to look at everyone and they all took the hint. Getting up they all walked out leaving the two Miles alone to themselves.
"Look I know what you are going to say just like how I figured this talk was going to happen one way or another." Desmond said.
"Really? Was this the conversation you have been trying to avoid since we were on the ship?" William asked.
"Yes, you would think I am stupid or something," Desmond said.
"No I am not, in fact I am surprised she is here. I thought you left her behind in New York," William said.
"I did! She was supposed to stay with Alex! What have they done to her," Desmond said his heart starting to bleed from all this going on.
William then put his arm around his son's shoulders and held it tight.
"No, matter what happens we are here for you Desmond, I am here for you. I will not make the same mistakes I made years ago. I've learned that lesson a long time ago. After your death I...I shut down," William admitted.
Desmond moved back a bit, "You what?" he said.
"I shut down. I tried to get a hold of your mother to tell her about your death but...she had gone underground. It had taken me months before I was able to establish a communication with her. It took me a while but I was able to get the message that you were dead to her. She grieved for days after that," William said.
"The thing that got me is that when I saw her it was like my heart stopped. I wanted to just hold her again like I used to back in New York. And Alex? Where is he? I have so many questions I want to know and yet I can't find them," Desmond said.
"Perhaps you should clear your head maybe speak to Malik and Ezio because they seem to have the most experience. Maybe one of them could offer advice on how they coped," William said.
"How did you deal with mom being gone for so long?" asked Desmond.
"Son, the best advice would be to have faith," William replied.
"Lucy used to tell me the same thing when we were at Abstergo," Desmond said.
"Then I suggest you take her advice even if she was a Templar," William said.
Desmond nodded before his father gave him a hug as a form of comfort. Desmond accepted the hug before he had gone outside. There the night desert air was quiet. As he wondered off into the desert. Remembering when he was back in New York first meeting the woman who would become his wife and the mother of his son.
New York City 2007
It has been about four years since Desmond started working at Bad Weather. The bar had been bustling for quite a while and Desmond had run out of Rum.
For some reason Rum had become quite popular in this Bar. But then again a Navy ship had just arrived in port so it was no surprise that any of the sailors wanted Rum. Kind of reminded him of those pirate movies he watched with some of his new friends.
The door suddenly opened and the girl Jessica came running in with a few kegs of Rum.
"Holy Shit Damien when you said that you needed Rum you weren't kidding!" Jessica said. Her dark hair haphazardly strewn across her face. Desmond found that quite sexy to his tastes, but Jessica found it frustrating going around all the patrons to get to the bar.
The reason for that is because the alley behind Bad Weather is full of garbage and unwanted patrons making fools of themselves. The manager Jeremy told Jessica to go in from the front. The bouncer knows who she is and will let her in.
Now fighting through all those patrons on the other hand is a pain in the rear. Most of them are quite drunk and some even grabbed Jessica's ass making the said woman quite angry at the treatment she was getting. Luckily for her Desmond had sent one of the bouncers to help her with the kegs and to keep the unwanted hands off of her. She was most grateful as she sat down in front him.
"Thanks a million Damien you are the best!" she said.
"You're welcome Jessie, I was only trying to help," Desmond replied.
"You know what? What time are you off from here?" Jessica asked.
"Two in the morning," Desmond replied.
"Two! Wow man that is horrible," Jessica replied.
"Yeah it is really bad but hey at least that gives me about five hours before I have to head for class," Desmond said.
"Class?" Jessica said.
"Yeah I completed my GED and now I am going for my bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering," Desmond said
"Shit! I will give you credit on that one working at a bar and going to school wow!" Jess replied.
"Well at least it pays the bills," Desmond replied.
Jessica sat at the bar for a bit while Desmond put away the kegs. When he came back she quickly turned away with what appears to be a blush on her face.
"Is there something on my shirt?" Desmond asked.
"No nothing!" she said.
"Aw come on! If there is something on my shirt say so, so I can change it or is there a hole in my pants or something?" Desmond quickly said.
"No, its not that," Jessica replied turning redder.
"Then what is it?" asked Desmond.
"Um...well this is rather embarrassing,"Jessica replied.
"Really what is it?" Desmond asked.
"Well it is not everyday that I come in here and notice that there is a really hot guy standing in front of me." she said
"Hot?" Desmond said looking around. Inside he felt his heart shatter for he had been crushing after Jessica since the first day they met a few years ago.
"Yeah you know really hot guy with nice ass, and when his arm does show through his jacket some really nice arms." Jessica said.
Desmond decided that if he is not going to be in her sights might as well be her friend. So leaning in to not embarrass her further he asked, "So what does this guy look like maybe I can put in the word for you...or maybe ask if he has a girlfriend," Desmond said.
"Damien don't it will be too embarrassing!" Jessica said.
"Really? Then what would you tell this guy if I do hook you up with him?" Desmond asked.
"Well, I for one would invite him to eat at this 24 hour diner just down the street after he gets off of work," she said.
"Really? What time do you think this guy gets off?" Desmond asked.
"I don't think, I know what time this guy gets off," she said feeling rather brave.
"Really what time you think he gets off?" Desmond asked.
"Two in the morning right after he finished cleaning his area," Jessica said looking him in the eyes with her cheeks glowing pink in the faint light.
It was then that Desmond realized that it was not some random guy she was checking out. The guy was HIM! He felt his heart flutter at that thought that the whole time she was checking him out and he her.
"So if this guy were to say yes he would love to go to the diner with her what would she say?" Desmond asked.
"I would say that it is a date!" she said and with that she winked at him before getting off of her chair.
"See you at Martins at two?" Jessica said.
"Yeah see you there!" Desmond said his heart full of joy.
VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT 2015
Desmond remembered that memory well. It was the first time they dated back all those years ago. He remembered they had dated for about two years before Desmond popped the question.
He remembered that day well when she nearly screamed at the sight of the ring. Desmond had been pulling double shifts and working his ass off at school just to earn enough money to buy the ring. She knew he was working double shifts, but she thought it was to pay off his student loans...Well that was part of it.
The other part was the ring.
Desmond had been glad for the small wedding where all her family was sitting. He felt embarrassed for not having any members of his family there to watch. As such he looked at his father and had to smile. It would have been cool to have his dad there to watch him get married.
"What are your thoughts son?" William asked.
Desmond stared at his father before reply, "I was just regretting not asking you to come to my wedding," he admitted.
"I now regret that if you asked me back then I would have refused," William replied.
"What about now?" Desmond asked.
"Now I would come along with open arms and so would your mother, if I can get her out of hiding," he said sadly.
"You miss her don't you?" Desmond said.
"With all my soul son, with all my soul, I think that is one of the reasons why I was so harsh with you. Just being away from her was too much for me and you became the obvious victim." William admitted.
"So what now?" he asked.
"Now we plan on how we are going to get Jessica and all those people out of the temple. How we are going to destroy it and how we are going to get rid of Juno," William replied.
"We can't destroy the temple," Desmond said.
"Why not?" asked William.
"Shay told me it was a power temple. One if that would cause devastating damage to the surrounding area if we were to destroy it. Plus he believes that all those temples is what powers the one in New York to use against the solar flare." Desmond replied.
"Jesus!" William cursed now realizing the full extent of what is at stake here.
"Yeah so if we are to rescue them we have to do so quietly," Desmond said.
"Shit!" William said that means that whatever they had planned they had to do so with lots of back ups just in case something goes wrong.
"And Alex did you see your son?" William asked.
"No, I don't know what happened to him and I hope he is alright," Desmond replied.
"When we get Jessica out we will find out what happened to him," William promised after all his grandson means more to him now then he ever did back then.
"Alright then dad thanks," Desmond said and slowly turned to head back to his sleeping tent.
As he walked he stopped turning slowly to the side he noticed the shadow in between the tents.
"Alright Malik I know that is you! How long have you been hiding there!" Desmond said.
"Long enough Desmond to overhear what you and your father have said about the temple and about your wife and son," the Syrian said. He came out his lack of an arm was distinct in the pale lights of the camp.
"Look I don't want to bother anyone with..." Before he could say something Malik put his remaining hand on his shoulder.
"Look Desmond I understand your dilemma. She is your wife and you love both her and your son dearly. We will get them out together," Malik said.
"I...I don't know," Desmond replied as they started walking.
"Look you were there for me when we got Evelyn out of Syria and I will never forget such an act. Now let me and the others help you Desmond. We are a team and as a team we will get through this together," Malik said.
Desmond smiled, "Thanks Malik," he said.
When the Syrian left Desmond he was left to his own thoughts and those thoughts were on one thing. Jessica
NEW YORK, 2007
Desmond stood there on the dock with Jessica beside him the morning light of dawn broke over the horizon of the city. The statue of Liberty shown brightly over the course of the small event. This was their third date together and over the past month Desmond had not revealed a single thing to Jessica.
Not even his home or his bed.
Desmond took it as a plus but from the look on Jessica's face something was bothering her.
"Is everything alright?" Desmond asked.
"Yeah, its just I was thinking," Jessica said looking out over the water at the statue.
"About what?" Desmond asked.
"About you, about who you really are. Jeremy told me that Damien was not your real name so I kept it to myself. Are you in witness protection or something?" she asked.
Desmond was stunned at such a revelation and that Jeremy would blow his cover. But then he had to think he had known Jeremy for a few years now. So he would know that Jeremy would not do this without any sort of reason.
"Look I am not in witness protection or anything its just that...well I am hiding from my parents." Desmond admitted.
"Your parents? What they abusive or something? Or part of the mob?" Jessica asked.
"None of the above...look its a bit difficult to explain and we have been going out for what a month? I don't exactly feel comfortable with tell you everything yet," Desmond admitted.
Jessie nodded, "Look I understand, you don't want to trust me with this big secret till you feel I am ready to hear it is that it?"
"Yeah and I know that you are not going to go all 'Are you fucken nuts' and walk out on me thing," Desmond replied.
"I understand, I do, my brother he was part of the mafia. He never told my mother a thing. He would get a phone call at home and he would disappear for sometimes days. Then when he comes back he looks like he had seen a ghost. For five years he never told us a damn thing, and for five years he kept it to himself. Then one day he got into it with my dad and the shit hit the fan. My father had found his gun in his room. My brother was shocked and what was more shocked was that my father knows a thing or two about guns. So when he confronted my brother on where he got the gun...well that was when my brother finally told them about joining the mob as a hired thug." Jessica said.
"Well I ain't a member of the mob if that is what you are asking," Desmond said.
"I know you are not or else they would have their goons at the bar. Besides the bar is considered a neutral zone that part I know for a fact. Seeing as I am a liquor vendor they are a big part of my business." Jessica replied.
"Then what do you want me to say?" Desmond asked.
"How about your real name?" Jessica said.
"You know that is pushing it," Desmond said with a smirk.
"Alright, alright I was pushing it a bit I am sorry it is just that I had to deal with a boyfriend before you that would constantly lie. Found out later that he was a con man out to steal some money so..." Jessica began.
"So you thought I would be another con man," Desmond replied.
"Yeah," was the reply
"Well to be honest I am not a con man and I am not a mob hitman. Well if I tell you it would be breaking my Creed. Though I don't agree with my parents on a lot of things. One thing they did beat into my small brain was the Creed, and even to this day I don't break it," Desmond replied.
"The Creed?" Jessica said.
"It is a guideline of sorts for my parents. You see before I tell you anything just know that they are always watching so until I can trust you with more. I have to know that you are not going to rat me out to my parents," Desmond replied.
"Ah, so you are some sort of runaway?" she said.
"In a sense yeah, but that is all you will know about me. I better get going I have a class at nine to get to," with that Desmond though a bit rude had walked away down the street. Before Jessica could find him he was long gone.
Desmond felt sorry for leaving her like that, but he could not betray all that he known...or did he?
VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT MALIK'S POINT OF VIEW
Malik watched his fellow assassin walk away and had to sigh. The same mannerism was on Altair the day he lost Adha all those years ago. Malik for the first time in his life felt really old. So old in fact that if the wind were to blow he would crumble. Turning away he headed towards his tent only to stop when a figure sat there lost in thought.
It was Connor Kenway.
The normally quiet Native American sat there just looking at the horizon. Malik knew he was looking at the area where the Templars are busy digging up the ancient site.
"Safety and Peace my friend what troubles you?" Malik asked Connor.
"My apologies, I was thinking and I needed a quiet spot. This place was the most quiet seeing as it is your tent, I will go somewhere else then," Connor said to get up only for Malik to raise his hand.
"No, sit I had just returned from my patrol around the dig site." Malik replied as he sat down.
"I am sorry to intrude," Connor said.
"There is no need my friend you and I are brothers so why not share a bit," Malik replied.
Connor sighed as he sat down on one of the crates. Malik sat there on the ground waiting for Connor to speak and when the Mohawk started to talk.
"I remember when we were on the ship and Desmond mentioned his wife. I know I am not supposed to hear but I was in the cabin when he mentioned it." he said
"Have you confronted him about this?" Malik asked.
"It is not my place," Connor replied reluctantly.
"And?" Malik asked.
"I was well...I am his ancestor and yet I see him and you and my father and grandfather and..." Connor looked rather bashful and it was then that Malik understood.
Pretty much all in their party with a few exceptions have loved ones. Haytham had Ziio who was Connor's mother. Edward had his wife whom Malik does not know her name, Arno and Elise had each other and still even Jacob had someone to go back to in his own time, his twin sister. But Connor? He had no one other then Shay and even Shay is a Templar. Haytham is no better and Aveline from what he was told by the woman herself lives far to the south. So even though all four of them had come from the same time period they lived far different lives. Two of them are Templars while one is an Assassin that lives too far away.
As for Elise and Arno? Well both of them live on the other side of the ocean so they are no help either. Edward was supposed to be dead long since and when this is over Malik realizes that Connor will be alone once again. The Mohawk was lonely and seeing everyone with each other has brought out something in him.
Walking over to him he put his hand on Connor's shoulder.
"You don't have to worry my friend you will meet someone someday. Even if it may take a few years the right person for you will always be there." Malik said.
"How will you know they are the one?" Connor asked.
"When you can share a deep secret with them and they don't run. They look you directly into the eyes without fear of who and what you are. You see the love within as they willingly stand by your side through the worst. As long as you see that love and devotion through the good and the bad. Then you know that you have found the right one," Malik said.
"I would have or else Desmond and his father would not have been born," Connor said finally cheering up.
"I sense that is not the only thing troubling you my friend?" Malik stated.
"It is my father," Connor said.
"Oh? How so?" Malik asked.
Connor looked at him with a sense of longing before he sighed, "My father and I have fought for so long, years perhaps? That when we finally had a chance to fully talk it was here in the future trapped in a prison cell with nothing but ourselves and my grandfather." His gaze was off in the distance towards the lights of the city beyond the sands.
"I remember when we were back in Syria that my father and I would stare at each other with such hatred. He remembers me killing him you know. Stabbing him with my hidden blade and then leaving him to die. We both were so hateful of each other. We would fight and argue and fight some more to the point were even when we were bound would somehow would make ourselves bloody." at this Connor had to nearly laugh.
"And then what?" Malik asked knowing the answer.
"It was my grandfather that made us see reason. He was chained up on the far end of the wall from where we were. Hidden from us in the dark. He would often shout at the two of us when our fighting gets out of hand. He reminded my father that the boy he once knew would not resort to such behavior. But my father would often remind him that he was only ten when Edward was killed. But my grandfather took it in kind saying that if it was not for Reginald's betrayal and his murder of him then Haytham would not have lived the life he has now. And to die by the hand of his own son for his sins was the most shameful thing to have ever happened to him. Edward had then apologized to the two of us for leaving us so soon. I guess father took it the hardest and Edward had told us that even though we are enemies of either side of the battle lines. What's done is done and we should move on. Haytham is dead in the eyes of the Templar and Assassin Orders so in my eyes the shell that was Grandmaster Haytham Kenway is gone replaced by Haytham the man. I never really understood what it meant till we broke out of that prison. When we saw Desmond with you it was then that it finally hit me what my grandfather meant." Connor said.
It was the most that Connor had ever talked to anyone let alone Malik, but the Arab has proven to be an asset to these sort of things. Connor liked that in a man and Malik has proven that despite his handicap he is willing to take the cause into his own...well limb.
"What did he say?" Malik asked.
"That you can only live once and you have only one father that created you. So if there is the slightest chance at forgiveness then take it and move on for you only have one life to live," Connor replied.
"I sense a but there?" Malik said.
"But when we go back to our own times things will be different for all of us. Jacob mentioned this the other day that when we do go back. We would not be the same men and women we were when we left. Things will be different we would be different," Connor replied.
"Maybe being different is for the best," Malik said all his training as a Rafiq and a Dai started to come in.
"I think that being here in this time, in this future is a means for us to learn many things possible about ourselves. The Creed dictates that we are responsible for ourselves and it is within ourselves to judge how the consequences of our acts mandate the future." Malik then placed his hand on Connor's shoulder.
"If we indeed have changed then maybe the change is all that is needed to discover just exactly who and what we are, and what we are capable of. If you father is dead in your time then perhaps his death is a new beginning for all three of you. Though true you three do not agree on many things, I have witnessed myself that together you are almost unstoppable." Malik then let go.
"You should talk to him and let him know how you feel. I know it was a rough start Connor, but perhaps now you can let go of the past, and hopefully find the one you are looking for whether in this time or in yours," Malik then began to walk away from him towards his tent.
"Malik?" Connor said and the Syrian turned around, "Thanks," Malik gave a nod before entering his tent.
When he got there Evelyn was already asleep curled up on her cot with her back facing the wall. Malik smiled as he walked in and gently stroked her cheek.
"Mmmm...Malik?" she said as she slowly nuzzled into his hand.
"Shhh, sleep my love you need your rest," Malik replied as he curled up on his own cot to rest. As he looked outside he could see the workers passing by and the sounds of Evelyn's breathing finally allowed him to sleep peacefully.
THE NEXT MORNING
The next morning brought a new fresh face to the group as they all gathered around the table. Desmond looked worse for wear as if he did not have enough sleep.
Malik noticed this when they were around the table deep underground. It was one of the good things about having the dig. The last day was today and so the University was going to ask William to push his research. Already William Miles played the part of the professor well. While the others had been digging around the Templars headquarters and the streets of Luxor. William had been digging into the past and posting his papers for the university.
So he had been keeping up his disguise of a credited professor well. While at the same time he had been coordinating the efforts to get information on Abstergo.
This time however the message came with a familiar parrot. Sammy laid just on the table with some water and food for her. Dave was busy keeping the bird entertained while William read the note.
"Shit! That is not good," he said while the others gathered.
"What?" asked Desmond.
"According to this the Templars tried to kill the Prime Minister of Egypt," the others agreed that it was not good.
"However Gavin managed to get him out of harm's way for the time being. The new Prime Minister the one who helped us has been under pressure from Abstergo for sometime since his predecessor was forced out of office by the riots." William then placed his hands on the table while Malik was busy feeding Sammy.
"If this is the case then we need to keep an eye on things more. Gavin reports that the repairs are complete however they are being monitored now. He had to do something to get Sammy out but it is risky just going back in," William stated.
"Maybe use Makani after all there are lots of feral cats around," said Jacob.
"No that won't work Makani maybe smart, but that is a lot of ground to cover. Sammy is the only choice we have for now," said Connor.
"Perhaps not," said Desmond as he held up a familiar round orb.
"Desmond what are you doing?" William asked.
"I remembered in one of my bleeds Ezio was reading through some of the codex pages when he discovered a way to use the Apple to disguise himself." Desmond replied.
"Si, I remembered that it was when I was escaping Constantinople. Sophia and I had to leave before the Sultan's Assassin's came after us. Our friend Suleiman at the time he was still a prince had us use the Apple to disguise ourselves. He had studied the pieces of Eden while in the holy land and turns out he kept some of the Codex pages from Masyaf. He was there before the Templars showed up having taken shelter during a storm and discovered some of the hidden knowledge there. It was not in the library however but in the office in some hidden bricks. Altair was not stupid and he knew that one day someone was going to find his story. So Suleiman found it, and in turn gave it to me to hide. I could not help but read what he wrote and it showed me a few things about the Apple," Ezio said.
"Oh and what was it?" asked William.
"The book showed that there are many different properties to the Apple. Altair's codex had stated that one has to see themselves as another person for the illusion to work. And precursor tech allows the disguise to fully materialize so that way no one will know the difference even on those camera's of yours," Ezio stated.
"So all we have to do is use the Apple to gain access to the pyramid? Then how are we going to get out and how long will the disguise last?" asked Edward.
"It lasts for as long as you can and you don't have to have the apple with you," Ezio stated smirking.
"Ok, so how many people can it affect or does it have to only affect only the user?" asked William.
"As many as it can, there was extensive research done on the apple. Al-Mualim did his homework before acquiring the apple. So it would be prudent to use its powers for this extraction," said Ezio.
"Are there risks?" asked William.
"There are many Juno would know of course if someone infiltrated the underground pyramid. Other then that there are no risks except to the user. So whoever stays behind has to be the one to initiate the disguise. As long as that person is the one to use it then he or she is vulnerable. For as soon as he dies then the disguise is gone. It feeds on a person's imagination and holds it for as long as possible." Ezio explained.
"Shit then someone has to stay behind," Desmond said.
"I will, since I am better at disguises then all of you put together," said Aveline.
"Alright it is settled them now we have to decide who is going and who is staying," said William.
"I of course would be staying I am too recognizable to the Templars," Malik said.
"Aye, I would be staying too to keep an eye on things at the docks," said Edward.
"I am in," Arno said.
"So am I," replied Jacob.
"You will need my help as well," said Connor.
"I of course will be going," said Desmond with a determined look on his face.
"I will stay here with William no one knows Templar tactics no matter when then I do," said Haytham.
"I shall go sometimes a woman can blend better then men," said Shao.
"I will stay for my appearance is a dead giveaway," said Elise.
"I will stay and help Edward out on the streets," said Ivan.
"I will stay someone has to show Aveline how to use the apple," said Ezio.
"I will go," said Jacob.
"I will go also," Said Shay.
"Thanks guys," said Desmond.
"We will help with tech support here," said Rebecca as she and Shawn gave a salute.
"I will have Sammy fly back to the Altair II and warn Gavin that we might get some action. He is coordinating with the Prime Minister. If that is the case then we need to be ready," said William.
"Alright then we need to prepare," said Haytham.
LATER THAT NIGHT IN LUXOR
After the expedition left it was obvious that William Miles heads back to Cairo to complete his thesis. Malik and Evelyn along with Ezio, Haytham and Aveline returned to Luxor to help with preparations and to help Rebecca and Shawn with tech support. The Kelekipi's along with Edward headed back towards Alexandria and the Altair II to prepare it for departure.
While William was off being a professor Desmond's team was ready to go. Malik watched from his laptop as they engaged in a small formation just near the dig site.
"Alright Aveline they are ready to go," said Malik.
"Alright is everyone ready?" Aveline asked.
"Good to go," replied Desmond.
"We are on standby in case something does happen," said Rebecca.
"Alright Madonna we are ready when you are," Ezio said to Aveline.
"Alright what do you want me to picture them as?" Aveline said.
"Make them look like the people outside. After all we want them to fool the sensors in the pyramid. If they wanted to do things the old fashioned way we could have done it that way. But we are short on time and their sensors will in fact trigger if there is a slight change in the guard so. Just imagine them as one of the workers," Ezio chided.
Aveline began to concentrate on her image and the apple began to glow faintly for a bit before fading to nothing.
"Guys any change on your end?" Rebecca asked.
"Holy shit! You outdid yourself Aveline!" said Jacob on the other end.
The visual from one of the hidden mounts showed all of them completely changed. All of them blended in perfectly as workers for the pyramids. Now the camera's will not recognize them.
"Fucken Eh, it is like watching some anime or something," Evelyn said as she looked at all of them in disguise.
"Remember, the disguise will hold as long as Aveline is alive and so we will keep her safe for now. And once you have secured Desmond's wife and son we will all meet up here in Luxor and then make our way back to Alexandria. When William is done in Cairo he will head back to Alexandria to meet up with the rest of the crew." Shawn said.
"Got it," Desmond replied.
Malik stood there worried as they all started to head away from them. They had to switch off their camera mounts before they are caught with them on. Evelyn's hand had somehow made it to his own as she looked at the screen with worry.
The plan was simple they were to break into the dig site using the disguises. Then once in the pyramid they have to find where Desmond's wife was being kept and get her out before anything could happen. It was a foolhardy plan and that is what Malik is worried about. The only problem was that they don't have enough time for a well thought out plan. Desmond's group is on their own from this point forward and anything can go wrong. Rebecca and Shawn will be doing their best to monitor the situation and to keep an eye on the other base of operations. Malik had his own job to do and that is to ensure that Aveline is protected. Haytham will protect William and Edward and Ivan will add extra security to the Altair II.
"Everything is going to be alright Malik...at least I hope it will," Evelyn whispered to him. He had to hand it to Evelyn her faith in him and the Assassin's is astonishing. Her strong will gave him strength to nod his head.
"You are right Habibi I have to be strong for their sake," Malik replied.
He was very worried indeed.
A/N: Whew! It has been a while hasn't it! Well that is because real life sucks royal! I had been so busy lately that everything else was put on the back burner for now. But at least now that I am FINALLY on vacation I can at least update my stories. Alan's Dinosaurs and this story is my priorities for now and then when that is over I will concentrate on the rest. So for now take care and hopefully you will leave a review. Just remember no FLAMES, BASHINGS AND LORE MONGERS PLEASE! Thanks!