Luisella Cadone
Chapter 6: Luisella Cadone
"Cole, may I ask a favor?"
"What is it?"
"Can you travel to Forlì and see if there are any lingering courier assignments? If there are, may you please take care of them? I need to clear up some contracts here in Venezia."
Courier assignments you say? Well that sounds right up my alley.
"I can do that."
"Good. Here is some money for the journey." Ezio reached around his side and threw a small pouch at me.
"Here, 5000 florins."
"Do I really need that much?" I asked incredulously.
"No not really, buy something for yourself if you'd like." He said with a smile.
"Grazie Ezio."
"The boat that goes to Forlì is just north from here."
"Bene." Ezio and I went our separate ways. When I turned I saw him running into a crowd. Then he just disappeared.
Part of me wishes he teaches me how to do that next.
~AC~IF~
After a day and a half day trip, I arrived in the city of Forli. This place seems pretty mellow and quiet. And there were bodies of water, EVERYWHERE. Ranging from small puddles to full blown lakes . Better watch my step.
After some walking around and greeting some people I arrived at the gates that would lead me into the main part of city. Now who looks like they need a message delivered…?
I walked all over the city, clueless as to who looked like they needed a message delivered.
My vision suddenly blurred. Oh great as if looking for this person wasn't hard enough already.
When my vision refocused itself everything was darkened, but certain things were glowing. Some people glowed red; some didn't glow at all; even some objects glowed white.
What the hell?
But in the far distance, I saw something glowing gold and I instinctively walked towards it. It must be something important, especially since it's the only thing here glowing in gold.
When I reached him he looked at me with great bewilderment. My vision had also returned to normal.
Well that's interesting.
"Messere, can you deliver this for me? It must be done quickly but there is a reward." The man handed me a medium sized envelope that had a fancy seal on it. Looks important.
"Right away." I responded.
"The location is to the west."
I stashed the envelope into my robes, made sure it was secure and ran off. If he wants it delivered fast then so be it.
I climbed up a building and decided to continue this on the rooftops. Might be faster than being on the ground. Besides, I'll have less of a chance of inadvertently electrocuting someone if I step in a puddle.
Upon reaching the top of the fort surrounding the city, there was no inconspicuous way of jumping down; no ladder nearby or a bale of hay I could jump into. I made sure the coast was clear before jumping down. I met the ground with a thud and my vision had switched again briefly before turning back to normal. I saw a man glowing in gold not too far from me. He must be the one I should deliver this to.
As I got closer, I realized that he was standing in the middle of a large puddle. If I step in this, it's a human barbecue.
But I have to deliver this…
Maybe if I focus enough, maybe I can, I don't know, direct my electricity away from the lower part of my body? Is that even possible?
Well there's only one way to find out.
I closed my eyes and focused on my power and my power only. I commanded it to move up and I felt the lower half of my body heat up before cooling down. I took a deep breath and exhaled and opened my eyes.
Okay, I think I can do this. Hopefully.
I placed my foot in the water and felt no shock. When I looked down, I didn't see any electricity jumping around.
Well what do you know, it actually worked. I took more steps in and still felt no shock and did not see any electricity bouncing around.
Thank goodness.
I walked up to man and handed the letter to him. "Here this is for you."
He took the letter and read it over. He did not look happy with what he read.
He said some things in Italian that I wasn't able to pick up and next thing you know he decks me right in the jaw. The force of the punch actually threw me for one hell of a loop and I fell into the water.
I shook my head to clear it and I found myself surrounded by a group of six men looking for a fight. Well I have two options here; I could run and leave these assholes in the dust or I could retaliate.
They're all standing in water. This is almost too easy.
Making doubly sure that there were no witnesses, I stood up and let my electricity return to the lower half of my body. As soon as my electricity met the water all six men were shocked. And I mean that literally of course. They all fell back in the water, dead.
And that's why you don't shoot the messenger.
I wonder what was in that letter that made them so turns out the man had crumpled the letter and threw onto dry land.
How convenient.
I picked up the letter and began to read it. It said:
Messer,
This is to inform you that your presence is requested at the Palazzo Comunale within the next month. I have received correspondence from your neighbors implying that you have attacked several of them with your sword, even going so far as to mutilate a young girl who crossed your farm.
Though this is your right, as it is your land, they have also claimed that you have committed crimes against God and nature, an accusation of a more serious nature. Such behavior is forbidden in Forlì. If you are not aware of the charges against you, read Leviticus 18:23.
Report to us or a contingent of guards will be sent to arrest you.
Cordially,
Andrea Allegro.
He mutilated a young girl, who probably didn't know any better, for trespassing on his land. He committed crimes against God and nature, whatever that is. Suddenly, I no longer feel guilty about killing him.
I threw the letter into the water. Well that was one hell of a "reward."
I re-entered the main part of the city to see if there were any more courier assignments hanging around. I took a long walk around the city. There didn't seem to be any more so I decided that it would be a good time to head back to Venice. I stepped out of the gates and headed to the docks.
"Excuse me, messere?"A polite voice called to me. I turned around to find an absolutely stunning woman standing before me. She has long black hair, icy blue eyes, and flawless skin. She's wearing fitted blue and white armor and had metal that covered the more vulnerable parts of her body and wore black leather boots.
"What can I do for you?" I responded.
"I'm sorry to disturb you and I hope it isn't too much trouble but might I have some florins so I could return to Venezia?"
"What happened to your money?"
"A bunch of guards picked a fight with me. They knocked me down took my boarding ticket and my money so I cannot purchase another one." She spoke solemnly.
"Where are the guards that harassed you?"
"They are long gone by now… wait there they are!" She pointed to a group of men that were walking towards us, faces laced with mischievousness.
The guard looked at us with an amused look. "Getting desperate for money little girl?" He said with mocking laughter.
Ouch.
"If you guys want a second round," She pulled out a big axe. "I'll be more than happy to oblige!"
"Oh how cute. Isn't that cute?" The guard gestured to the others. All of them laughed.
She let out a frustrated scream and swung her axe. She sliced the smart ass' chest. He fell over and bled out fast.
"Ah! Guillermo! He had two wives and four kids! Kill them!" The remaining trio pulled out their swords and attacked.
One of them swung their sword at me. I caught him and pulled him down, put my other hand on his face and sent a strong electrical current. It wasn't enough to kill him but he would at least be out for a good long nap.
The mysterious woman had managed to take another one and was currently focused on the last one. She decided to use a sword rather than her big axe. The two of them went at it for quite a while. She finally managed to intercept one of his attacks and retaliated with one of her own; her sword pierced him straight through his chest.
Remind me to stay on her good side.
She pulled her sword out of him, then took out a towel to wipe the blood off her sword before placing back in its holder. She then bent down and began to search each of their bodies. When she was done she muttered something in Italian before closing each of their eyes.
"Neither my money nor my boarding ticket is here. They must have spent the money on those courtesans. Obviously lost the ticket as well. " She muttered sadly to herself.
She realized that I was still present and walked over to me.
"Grazie for the help. Please, can you spare some money? I have been stuck here for two days and I fear that if I do not return soon I may be let go." She pleaded.
Well who am I to deny the request of such a beautiful, strong, and potentially deadly woman?
"I will do you one better. How about I personally escort you back to Venezia? I am heading there anyway."
"Oh that is too much messere."
"It's not a problem. Come on." I held out my arm to her. After a bit of hesitance, she smiled and grabbed onto my arm.
We made it onto the boat and took a seat. I found out that she was born February 27th, 1460 in Venice, Italy. Her parents raised her to like the arts and hoped that she would become a successful artist. But she grew unsatisfied with this occupation. It was then she began to train herself to become a mercenary. She is the first and only known female mercenary in all of Italy.
We spent the entire trip talking and had quickly become the best of friends.
We arrived in Venice and exited the ship.
"Here, a gift." I reached into the pouch Ezio gave me, gently grabbed her hand and poured some florins into her hand.
She counted the money and her eyes went as wide as saucers. "3000 flo-messere I cannot. That's too much."She handed the money back to me.
"Keep it, it's yours. By the way, I don't think I caught your name."
She smiled and blushed and put the money in her pocket. "My name is Luisella Cadone. And yours?"
"Cole MacGrath. An honor." I put my hand on my chest and bowed my head.
Once again, saying that name still felt off.
"Well Cole, I must go. I hope our paths cross again so that I may properly thank you." She leaned up and kissed me on the cheek. She turned and walked away.
"Ah there you are Cole!" Ezio walked toward me and gave me a pat on the shoulder. "So I take that your mission went well?"
I turned and looked back at Luisella. "Yeah… it sure did." He gave me two more pats on the shoulder and chuckled.
A young man came towards us. "Ezio! Cole! Ser Antonio wishes to speak with you.
"Grazie for the message." Ezio responded.
"Well, let's go." Ezio spoke to me.
"Lead the way." I responded
Ezio and I went on our way to see what Antonio needed to talk about. The whole time my mind was focused on one thing and one thing only.
The beautiful Luisella Cadone Da Venezia.
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