Chapter 17
Dante's Final Words
Isabel's POV
We had the night to ourselves, but then it was back to work. Ezio went to see Mario and I went to our room. I found my father's letter on the nightstand. I slowly picked it up and looked at it. I sat down on the window ledge and wondered if I should open it. It was heavy, so I guessed there was something inside it. I sighed and looked out the window. I barely had any memory of my father. I was afraid of how I'd feel if I opened the letter.
"Il mio amore?"
I looked at Ezio and smiled.
"Do you know where we're going?"
"The countryside."
I arched my brow.
"But?"
"But not until you tell me what's wrong."
I sighed and shook my head.
"It's nothing. I just haven't decided on whether or not to open the letter."
He came over and looked at it.
"What do you think I should do, amore mio?" I asked.
He sat down and slowly took my hands.
"If I were you, I would open it. We both saw our fathers and brothers killed. If it were a letter from my father, I would open it. That is what I would do, but you are not me. You must do what you think is right." he said.
I looked at the letter again. I took a deep breath and opened it. An amulet fell into my lap and I picked it up. There was a phoenix engraved on the front. I put it aside and read the letter.
Isabel,
I know that you will be the only one to survive. You were only a small child, Borgio would never think you would be a threat. La Volpe will have been the one to take you in. He will teach you how to survive.
I never wanted this to happen. Especially not to you, you're so young. I don't know when you will read this, but I have no doubt you will be drawn towards the Auditore family. Especially little Ezio. Though you've never met him before, you will know when you find him. The Templars will not think you a threat as I said, but you must kill them. I know I'm asking a lot from you, but while they live, no one is safe. I have no doubt they will target the Auditore family next. Giovanni will do everything he can to protect his family, this I know.
You are an Assassin, Isabel. I have no doubt you will be a great one. Know that I will be watching over you always. I know you'll avenge our family and make me proud. I love you Isabel. The day you were born was one of the happiest days of my life. I had three handsome sons and then I had a beautiful little girl. I know you will grow up strong and intelligent. Be safe, be strong my little Isabel. I will always be with you.
Dante Ferrari
Your loving father
Tears rolled down my cheeks and I held the letter to my chest. I looked at Ezio and he wiped my tears away. He took the amulet and put it around my neck.
"I'll help you. And I know you'll make your father proud." he said.
I threw my arms around him and managed to keep myself from crying. I took a deep breath and then sat back.
"I'm going to finish what he started. And this time, Borgio will not escape." I said.
I stood up and wrapped my fingers around the amulet.
"I will rise like a phoenix from my father's ashes. And I won't stop." I said.
Ezio put his hands on my face.
"Then we should get going."
I smiled and nodded.
"I'll make my family proud."
"I have no doubt of this. And I think you've already made them proud Isabel."
I looked him and smiled. I looked at the amulet again and nodded.
I'll make you suffer!