I didn't question Conner as our route home suddenly went sideways and we started to head somewhere far from the Homestead. I didn't question him as we rode in silence, his anger heavy in the air. I didn't even mind when he clamped his hand tightly around my wrist and dragged me through an unfamiliar village.
But it annoyed me to no end when he started conversing with an elderly lady in his native language. Which, by the way, I don't understand. My language skills are sadly limited to English, French, and a bit of Spanish I learned from watching Dora the Explorer. They greeted each other and started talking. And I had to admit, even though I didn't understand a word of it, I appreciated the beauty of their language. It sounded soft and it had a nice rhythm. I smiled when the older lady looked at me. She turned to ask Conner something, which was probably what my name was or who I was or if I was dangerous, just a normal background check.
Conner responded with a slight chuckle in his voice (Which I was torn between taking offence to or laughing as well) and then the lady said something else which made his faint smile disappear. I caught the name Charles Lee and immediately tensed as well. Conner's face turned concerned as the lady said something else. Conner turned away and then turned back to face us. The two discussed something for a moment longer before Conner grabbed my wrist again and led me away.
"Conner?" I asked "What's going on?" Conner didn't respond and eventually led me to a fire and made me sit.
"Wait here." He ordered and started to walk away. I got up and caught his arm quickly.
"Hey!" I snapped sharply "Look here, mister. I've been following you around like a loyal dog and you have told me nothing of your plans. I refuse to follow you any longer if you don't tell me what's going on!" Conner stared at my hand that was wrapped around his arm and then back at me.
"I'm not asking you to follow me." He replied coolly "I am asking you to stay here while I go handle something." I glared at him and let go of his arm, sitting down.
"Whatever." I growled "I don't care anymore. Go." He looked at me before leaving. I stared into the flames before putting my head in my hands.
"No." I whispered to myself "No more sidekicking for him anymore. I will find where Charles Lee has gone and put an end to this." I stood and pulled my hood over my head.
Conner got back to the camp, sadness still lingering in his demeanor over Kanen'tó:kon's death. He went in search of his Clan Mother and found her sitting cross-legged by the fire.
"Clan mother." He greeted "Where is the girl I brought with me? Alice?" The Clan mother only looked at him strangely.
"She left." She replied "Said she was going to find Charles Lee." Conner's eyes widened. She wouldn't. Oh, but she was stupid enough that she would.
"I have to go." He said hurriedly and ran off.
"Alice!" Lafayette greeted me as I came through the treeline "Come to share our victory?" He led me to the edge and I frowned, seeing a battle still going on.
"Où est Charles Lee (Where's Charles Lee)?" I asked quietly in French.
"Disparu. On est allés au cours de nos preparations, nous dit d'avancer, puis fuit (Gone. Showed up during our preparations, tells us to advance, and then flees)." Lafayette replied bitterly. I shook my head, my face shadowed in my hood.
"Et laisse le reste d'entre nous de nettoyer son gâchis (And leaves the rest of us to clean his mess)." I added "Typical." Lafayette nodded and then he turned around.
"Ah! Conner!" He exclaimed "I was just showing Alice our glorious victory!" I tensed slightly, but didn't turn to look. I opted for keeping my eyes on the battle in front of me as Lafayette explained to Conner what Charles Lee did. I tensed when I saw Redcoats advancing.
"Lafayette? Entreprise! (Lafayette? Comapny!)" I told him.
"Where'd they come from?" Lafayette exclaimed "Send word we are falling back! Everyone! To me! NOW! NOW!"
"Conner and I will hold the area while you bring them to safety." I told Lafayette. Lafayette nodded and whistled.
"I grant you my finest soldiers to serve as your personal guard." Lafayette told me "There is nothing they will not do to ensure you are victorious. Bonne Chance Mon Ami." I smiled and nodded, turning to the soldiers assigned to me.
"Let's get to work shall we?" I mumbled.
Conner and I trudged up the hill slowly. We had to pull back since the soldiers were low on ammunition, but we made it out alive.
"You left the village." Conner said quietly. I sighed.
"We can talk later." I replied "Right now, I'm just focusing on not killing Washington. He's a wee bit important in the future and it'd be a shame if his life came to an unexpected end way before it was supposed to."
"I don't understand." Conner told me. I bit my lip from laughing and tried to keep a straight face from under my hood.
"I'll explain when you're older." I teased. We approached Washington and Lafayette.
"Well done my friends, you both have saved many lives today." Lafayette exclaimed, clasping a hand on my shoulder (Conner is Mr. Don't-touch-me-or-I'll-kill-you).
"Conner? Alice?" Washington asked, turning to look at us.
"Charles Lee has betrayed you. He forced retreat in the midst of battle hoping the loss of your men and see you relieved of your command." Washington advanced towards us.
"What?" He demanded angrily.
"I'm sure he will make up some excuse for his actions." I replied coldly "Saying he was outnumbered or that Conner and I were somehow to blame. All lies."
"I will say it one last time." Conner added "That man is your enemy and he will not stop until you are dead or dishonored."
"Their tale rings true." Lafayette supplied "Lee was acting most odd upon the battlefield."
"I will investigate these allegations at once." As soon ad the word left Washington's mouth, Conner turned his head to smile mockingly. I glared at Washington from beneath my hood.
"The time for that is long passed." Conner chuckled darkly.
"This must be done properly." Washington reasoned, putting his hand on Conner's shoulder "Or we are no better than those we oppose. Nevermind the political ramifications of such an ac." I smirked darkly and removed Washington's hand from Conner's shoulder.
"Should you choose to spare Lee's life, then we will take it ourselves." I snapped at him "Enjoy your victory, Commander. It is the last we will deliver you." I turned and walked away with Conner following me.
"You said we would talk later." Conner grumbled as we rode back to the Homestead. I looked up at the sky thoughtfully.
"I did, didn't I?" I mused aloud "...I left because I'm tired of wanting to help, but not being told what's going on. It has always been like that in my life, so you leaving without me...It was the final straw. I went to find Charles Lee on my own and I only ended up getting as far as you. So there was no point really. I just...wanted to be useful." I shut my mouth and sighed.
"You do help." Conner told me after a pregnant silence "More than you know." I smiled and then laughed.
"Conner Kenway: the therapist?" I giggled "That's new one. I can just feel my self-esteem going through the roof." Conner didn't reply and my smile dropped.
"I'm sorry, that was rude." I sighed "You were just trying to cheer me up and I repaid you with mean teasing. Please don't close up on me! U-uh...you tell me a secret and I'll tell you one?" Conner glanced at me.
"And what do you know that could possibly be so interesting?" He asked. I gaped at him.
"OK, first off: Rude thang. Second off: You have to tell me one first, silly." I beamed. Conner stared at me and I saw his mouth twitch a little.
"Okay, fine." He agreed "My grandfather was a pirate." I felt my jaw drop.
"WOAH!" I exclaimed "What was his name? Did he know any famous pirates like Blackbeard? You're related to a real-life PIRATE?" Conner chuckled at my questions.
"His name was Edward Kenway, yes I am related to him, and I have no idea if he knew Blackbeard. I just read about him in my mother's journals. My father mentioned him once to her." I closed my gaping mouth and beamed at him.
"Ok, my turn." I grinned, I tapped my chin thoughtfully. I then pouted.
"Man! That was a really good one!" I grumbled "I have to top that?! Jeez..." Conner rolled his eyes.
"It's not a competition, Alice." He laughed. I pointed at him and snapped my fingers.
"That's it!" I beamed "My real name isn't Alice!" Conner stopped his horse.
"What?" He asked "Then what is it?" I smiled, that got his attention.
"My real name is Diana Keen." I smirked "I go by Alice because it was my mother's name and my middle name."Conner glanced at me.
"Diana?" He mused "It's a nice name." I smiled and shrugged.
"Too fancy for a chick like me." I told him, rolling my eyes "What were my parents thinking? Diana? Seriously? I mean, sure I'm practically a goddess but I don't have to be named after one!"
"You aren't a chicken." Conner replied in confusion. I raised an eyebrow and then realized what he meant. I started laughing so hard my asthma, which hadn't acted up in forever, decided to make an appearance.
"Conner *wheeze* it's just an expression!" I laughed while I started to die slowly. My vision started going dark and I groaned.
"Conner, I think I'm going to-"
I didn't get to finish my statement because I passed out.
A/N- I'm still alive thank you for asking! So Alice has been feeling unappreciated? I'd just be glad for the chance to cozy up to Conner!
Conner- What?
Savespot- *Looks around frantically* NOTHING! *Tackles him in a hug* LET ME LOVE YOU!
Ahem.
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P.S- I'm holding the next update hostage until I get three reviews from three different people! I love Konnoronhkwa to death, but I feel like she's the only one actually reading this. So yeah. *Eye twitches* I won't write the story! I'm crazy! So you better review!
Okay love and cookies!- Savespot (Who is actually ending this chapter for real this time).