I scowled up at the sky, rain running down my face and dampening my hair. I had ditched the gray dress for my green assassin robes and instantly felt better, but unfortunately I had a dire matter to attend to. Conner was to be hanged today. Achilles already brewed up a plan to save him and kill Thomas Hickey in one fatal swoop.
Two birds, one stone.
All I had to do is cut the noose when Conner gave me the signal. I paced the rooftops impatiently, couldn't Conner hurry up and get here so I could save him? My attention was caught when the crowd starting screaming and yelling. I looked down from my hiding spot to see Conner being walked to the gallows. A woman came up and punched him. I winced and then smiled when Achilles pushed the woman away to talk to Conner. His talk was interrupted by Hickey hauling Conner away. I watched as he was led up to the gallows. Conner glanced up slightly and his gaze fell on me. I smiled and took a small bow. His mouth twitched as he turned away, careful not to draw attention to me.
"Brothers, sisters, fellow patriots." Lee said to the crowd "Several days ago we learned of a scheme so vile, so dastardly, that repeating it now disturbs my being. The man before you plotted to murder our much beloved General. Indeed, but what darkness or madness moved him-" Lee continued to drone on and on. I tuned out and slowly pulled out a knife, getting ready to throw it. I paused when I heard footsteps behind me, but when I turned no one was there.
"May God have mercy on your soul." Lee said. I whirled around and threw the knife. I watched as it hit it's mark, cutting the rope and freeing Conner. I didn't take long to celebrate and went after Hickey. He was heading towards Washington and I followed along on the rooftops. Conner was too far behind and I leaped off the rooftop just as Hickey raised his gun to kill Washington. I flicked my wrist and my hidden blades slid out as I landed on Hickey. I plunged my blade into his back and stood up.
"Y-You're getting slow." I wheezed to Conner "Help me roll him over." We moved Hickey onto his back and kneeled next to him.
"Damn it." He panted "I thought I'd at least see another day. Shame."
"I want answers." Conner said.
"We." I coughed subtly.
"Why did Johnson try and buy my people's land? Why was Pitcairn targeting Adams and Hancock? What purpose would Washington's murder have served? Why does your order support the British?"
"How should I know?" Hickey asked "The Templars, Lee, the big man Haytham, they has the money. They has the power. That's the reason I threw with them, that's the only reason. Sure, so they have some sort of vision of the future too. I didn't give a damn about any of that. They can sing their songs about mankind and it's troubles, they can make their plans and spring their traps, don't bother me none. They paid me so I said yes. Didn't bother to ask who, or how, or why. Didn't care." I scowled at him.
"You chose to side with men who would rob us of our humanity simply because it was more profitable?!" I demanded.
"What else is there?" Hickey spat "I'm not some blind fool to give up all I got on some principle. What is principle anyway? Can you bring it to the bank?" I looked away at him disgustedly.
"Don't either of you look at me like that." Hickey scowled "We're different. You and I. You're just some blind fools chasing butterflies. Whereas I'm the type of guy who likes a beer in one hand and a titty in the other." I recoiled slightly. This dude was beyond disgusting, he was downright repulsing.
"Thing is boy," Hickey continued, talking to Conner "I can have what I seek, had it even. But you, your hands will always be empty." His head tilted to the side and Hickey died. Conner said something in his native tongue. Soldiers surrounded us and we both got up.
"At ease men!" yelled a voice "At ease! I said, lower your Goddamned guns. These two are heroes." I smirked slightly and turned to Conner.
"I'll find Achilles and meet up with you later." I whispered "And you're welcome for saving your sorry hide." I pulled my hood up and walked past the guards.
I almost cried in excitement as I watched the signing of the Constitution.
"Conner!" I squealed "Look at them!"
"Yes, I see Alice." He sighed. I squealed again quietly and repeatedly tapped his shoulder in happy energetic spasms. He grabbed my hand after the four-hundredth or so tap and gave me a stern look.
"Fine." I growled "Party-pooper." I tuned out as the Congress complimented Conner. I smiled at him and suddenly my vision faltered as I crumpled to the ground.
Desmond sat up from the Animus.
"Who was that girl?" He asked his father, Shaun, and Rebecca.
"Don't worry about her." His father instructed "Shaun has found another power source."
I sat up and gasped.
"Conner!" I yelled. I fell out of my bed and pulled my assassin robes on quickly. When I was finished, I rushed down the stairs and out of the Homestead. Achilles and Conner both stared at me, it seems they were in an argument.
"You're awake." Achilles said. I panted and nodded.
"You were going to leave without me!" I accused Conner, pointing at him to emphasize my displeasure. Conner blinked at me looking confused.
"You've been asleep for months and you wake up because I'm leaving you?" He asked. I rolled my eyes.
"Duh, Captain Obvious." I scowled "Wait I was asleep for months? Eh, normal enough. Take me with you!" Conner rolled his eyes.
"You never change."
"So is that a yes?"
"...Get on the horse."
I sat uncomfortably on the back of the horse, my arms wrapped around Conner's waist.
"If you had waited I could have gotten my own horse." I scowled.
"Time is of the essence." Was all Conner replied. I frowned.
"I think that you didn't want me ruining your dramatic exit from that fight you had with Achilles." I pointed out.
"...That is not any of your concern."
"Drama Queen."
Conner and I walked over to General Washington at Valley Forge.
"Commander." Conner greeted.
"Conner." Washington replied.
"Hey Alice, how was your day?" I asked sarcastically.
"Alice." Washington greeted with a faint smile.
"Any word on Lee?" Conner asked. Ooooh, Conner's being gangsta and mysterious yo! 'Yo Homie where's Lee yo?'
"Not yet." Washington replied "My apologies, I've been distracted. Supply caravans meant for the camp have gone missing. I suspect treachery." Well duh, why else would the supplies be gone? Did they get lost in the snow? Naw bruh, someone would've notice.
"A traitor named Benjamin Church recently released from prison has vanished as well." Washington continued. Wait, didn't they like, KILL traitors or whatever?
"The two events are surely related." Washington finished.
"What was his crime?" Conner inquired. Treachery Conner, weren't you listening?
"He was caught sending letters to the loyalists detailing our troop strength." Washington explained "He claimed it was a scare tactic that we might avoid war. A poor lie."
"I will find Church for you." Conner said.
"We." I corrected.
"Why? What reason do you to help?" Washington asked.
"Does it matter?" Conner inquired smoothly.
"As you wish." Washington said.
"Up top George! I love that Princess Bride movie!" I smiled, holding up my hand. Both men looked at me strangely and I blushed.
"Don't leave me hangin'." I squeaked. But he did. Rude.
"We receive reports of trouble along the Southern road." Washington continued "Might be he's responsible. I suggest you begin your search there." Conner nodded and left.
"Bye Georgie." I smiled, waving to Washington as I followed the Native assassin.
I followed Conner into an old building and instantly regretted it. Someone jumped on top of Conner, knocking him down and someone else jumped on me, knocking me down.
"Father." Conner greeted. I glanced over at them. Assassin say what?
"Conner." Replied the strange man "Any last words?" Oh poop, that's Haytham Kenway Grandmaster of the Templars.
"Wait." Conner replied.
"Poor choice." Haytham whispered.
"Rude." Sniffed the person on top of me. I turned my head to look at them and froze when I saw who it was.
"Nate?" I gasped "You're a Templar?!" Nate cocked his head to the side.
"Alice?!" He mocked "You're an assassin?!"
"I hate you." I hissed.
"No you don't." He replied instantly. I growled and pushed him off of me, just as Conner pushed his father off of him.
"Come to check up on Church?" Conner demanded. I tuned him out and focused on my brother.
"What?" I asked "How?" Nate chuckled.
"Proper sentences Alice." He chided. I scowled.
"You're always so uptight on grammar." I sniffed "Just like Father." Nate scowled back at me.
"And you're always snipping away about useless things." He snapped "Just like Mother." I grinned.
"You want to play this game?" I asked.
"I always win." He smirked.
"You haven't since we were kids." I scoffed.
"And it seems you haven't grown up yet." He snapped. I scowled again.
"Like you'd know." I sneered "You haven't seen me in months, years even. I swear, I leave you alone for a few years and you go and join Templars." Nate smirked.
"Don't hate." He sighed "Look, we want the same thing as you. Freedom, Justice, and all that stuff, but you seem to be sabotaging yourselves." I laughed without humor.
"How so?" I smirked "Brother mine." He rolled his eyes.
"Oh, sister dearest if only I had the time to tell you." He proclaimed dramatically "But alas, it would use three lifetimes just to finish explaining half."
"Oh, that's it!" I spat "FOR SPARTA!" I tackled him out of the window and into the snow. We wrestled for a bit until I had him pinned with his arms held under my knees. I picked up some snow and shoved it into his face.
"Eat it!" I demanded "Eat the snow you filthy-no-good-potato-lover! I swear I'll bite your fingers off if you don't eat it! I swear it!" I kept violently shoving snow into his face until I heard someone clear their throat quite loudly.
"What?" I yelled "Don't you see I'm busy? I don't have time for your crap right now Conner!" I turned to see Haytham with Conner standing behind him. I got off of Nate quickly and stood up.
"Do you know this person Nate?" Asked Haytham. I scowled.
"I have a name." I snapped. Nate got up quickly.
"Who is this boy Alice?" Asked Conner.
"This is my-" Both Nate and I started at the same time. We whirled to face each other.
"Stop repeating what I said!" We both yelled.
"I said stop!"
"Stop!"
"Oh, bite me."
"Stop it!"
"I'm serious!"
"Bang!"
"Boom!"
"ABCDE-"
"DANG IT!"
I got frustrated so I punched Nate in the arm and turned to face the two older men.
"Conner, this is my brother Nate." I said pleasantly "And Mr. Kenway, I am Nate's sister-" I was cut off by Nate punching my arm.
"OW!" I yelped "You meanie!" I punched him in the shoulder and he yelped, cradling it gently.
"Alice! That hurt!" He scowled. I smirked.
"Don't be such a weenie." I told him "You've always been soft."
"Whatever!"
"It's true!"
"I'm the eldest, so I'm the toughest!" Nate pointed out.
"That is the lamest excuse for not being a weenie ever." I said "But it's OK, I'm not the comeback police." Haytham cleared his throat again and we both turned.
"Yes, sorry." Nate apologized "This is my sister Alice." I smiled and waved.
"Hullo." I grinned "Very pleased to meet you, although kinda confused as to why Conner hasn't murdered your face yet. Conner, is there something I should know?" Conner stared at me and then rolled his eyes.
"We are in a temporary truce with the Templars." He explained "We are to track Benjamin Church now." I raised an eyebrow.
"So, I can't murder my brother?" I asked.
"No." Conner responded after a short pause. I frowned.
"Dang it." I sighed "Stupid truce." Nate gaped at me and I smiled.
"Alice!" He said, kinda hurt "That hurt my feelings!"
"Be a man Nate." I said, staring into the distance as cool and stuff "Be a man."
A/N- OK! So Templar/Assassin teamup. How is this gonna work out? Only the wizard of OZ knows! Well, I do too...but that's not as dramatic.
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