The 4 Assassins were heading for Rome, Italy. James and Michael were discussing how they would carry out their mission, while Dennis and Winnie were sitting next to each other. She was asleep with her head resting on Dennis's shoulder, and Dennis had his arm around her. It was the only personal time they got to spend with each other. A few hours had passed and they arrived in Rome. Dennis woke Winnie up and they got off the plane.
"Okay, the first thing we need to do is set up a base of operations." Michael said.
"Where are we going to do that?" Dennis asked. James eyes then lit up.
"I have an idea." James said. The 3 of them looked at James and he started to walk away. After traveling for hours, they arrived at Monteriggioni. Dennis and Winnie looked around in amazement.
"What is this place?" She asked.
"This is Monteriggioni. That building in the center is the Villa Auditore. This was the Italian Brotherhoods main base of operations in Ezio's time." James explained.
"Who's Ezio?" Dennis asked.
"Ezio Auditore da Firenze, one of the most famous Assassins who ever lived. Desmond used to tell me stories of his exploits. Ezio was responsible for the fall of the Borgia's in Rome. The Borgia's were one of the most powerful families during the Italian Renaissance, and Ezio took them down with the help of his fellow Assassins." James said.
"That's impressive." Winnie said. James nodded.
"So, where are we going to set up our base?" Michael asked.
"Well, Desmond told me there was a sanctuary under the Villa, so why don't we use that?" James said. Michael nodded.
"Sounds good to me." The 4 of them walked over to the Villa, searched the side of it, and found the old study.
"Look at this place, no one's been here for a long time." Dennis said noting the dust in the air.
"That's good. It means the Templars won't know we are here." Michael said. Dennis and Winnie nodded and the 4 of them walked down to the Sanctuary through the open bookcase. Dennis and Winnie once again looked around in amazement.
"Look at these statues. These are the men and women who guarded humanity's safety when it was threatened most. That statue in the middle is Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, the man who made the Brotherhood what it is today. He's a hero to our order." James said. Dennis and Winnie both nodded.
"Okay, let's get set up. Then, we'll go back to Rome and observe Abstergo Industries." Michael said. The 3 agreed and set up their base. Several hours later, they were finished and traveled back to Rome. They traveled to Abstergo Industries and observed the facility from the hills not too far away.
"I never thought I would see this place. This is a very evil place." Michael said. James nodded and observed through binoculars.
"The place is heavily guarded. As soon as we make a move, the whole facility will be locked down." James said. Dennis thought for a second.
"Couldn't we disguise ourselves with the guard uniforms?" He asked. James looked at him.
"Hmm…that could work… Michael can disguise himself and pretend to hand you over to Abstergo. Infiltration is his specialty." James said. Dennis nodded.
"What am I going to do?" Winnie asked. James thought for a moment.
"Well, you and I can distract the guards so Michael and Dennis can get the Piece of Eden back to Monteriggioni." He said.
"What if they capture Dennis?" She asked.
"They won't. Michael is an expert at infiltration." James said.
"Well…" She said. James looked at her.
"Winnie, I promise you, nothing bad will happen to Dennis." James said.
"Well, alright then." She said.
"Good, now, it's getting late. Let's get back to Monteriggioni. We'll carry out our mission tomorrow." James said. The 3 quietly agreed and they traveled back to Monteriggioni. They went back to the Sanctuary to rest for the night. There were makeshift beds set up near the statues. Michael and James went to two separate beds and sat down, while Dennis and Winnie shared a bed. They both laid down next to each other.
"I love you." Dennis said. Winnie smiled.
"I love you too." Winnie said. They shared a kiss before going to sleep. Michael and James noticed this.
"I hope those two can focus on the mission." James said.
"I think they will." Michael said. The two of them laid down on their beds and went to sleep.