Chapter 13

Unity?

We met Kenway by the ship. We got into a row boat and he just sat there.

"Shall we?"

I narrowed my eyes but did not speak. Faulkner held out his hand and helped me up.

"Thank you Mr. Faulkner."

Ratonhnhake:ton came up next.

"Your orders Captain?"

"We find the Welcome."

He nodded.

After several days we finally found what Mr. Faulkner caller, 'Our heading'. Kenway however, could always be counted on to put him down.

"Have faith in the boy. He's yet to disappoint."

I smiled gratefully at Mr. Faulkner.

"We are closer than you think, father." Ratonhnhake:ton said.

He looked to me next.

"Sisika, climb the mast and tell me when you see them."

I nodded and did as he asked. I heard him order for the chain shots and I reached the top. After a few minutes I saw them. I made my bird call and then used the ropes to get down.

"Is it the welcome?"

"Aye and she's dropped anchor."

"Bring us in for a closer look, son."

He nodded and we sailed closer.

"It seems the ship has been abandoned."

"Church always was a slippery little bastard…"

"enemy ahead."

"They are making to flee!"

"Sisika! Get below deck!"

I shook my head and he just sighed.

"After them!"

There was a rogue wind and we had no choice but to got to half sails.

"How is it, that you came to captain a ship, given the way you sail?"

I'd had enough. I turned and punched him square in the face.

"Be quiet and let my husband do what he needs to." I snapped.

Another rogue wind hit and I fell. Kenway grabbed me and pulled me up.

"Hurry son! We won't get a second chance at this!"

He let me go and we followed the Man of War. She led us into an ambush.

"Fire!"

The cannon balls flew from both side. I climbed up to the mast and wait until I was close enough. I ran and jumped onto the Man of War.

Connor's POV

"An interesting woman you chose to marry, son."

I looked up and saw her jump onto the Man of War. My eyes widened and she started to severe the ropes to the sails. That was when I was pushed aside by my father.

"What are you doing!?"

"Ending this!"

He rammed my ship into the Man of War.

"NO! Sisika is on that ship!"

He did not listen and then he jumped.

"Secure the ship!"

"To arms!" Faulkner shouted.

I jumped to join Sisika and my father. Father had already gone below deck and Sisika killing one of the officers.

"Sisika!"

She looked up and I broke down the door. We went down quietly. I heard Kenway shouting at Church.

"We had a DREAM Benjamin! A dream you sought to DESTROY!"

Sisika broke down the door. Father was continually hitting Church.

"Enough." he stopped. "We came here for a reason."

"Different reasons, it seems."

He hit him again and Sisika grabbed his wrist.

Sisika's POV

"He said enough."

He glared at me but nodded. He stood up and Ratonhnhake:ton knelt down.

"Where are the supplies you stole?"

"Go to hell."

Ratonhnhake:ton stabbed him.

"I ask again: Where are the supplies?"

He started talking then.

"On the island yonder. Awaiting pick up. But you have no right to it! It isn't yours!"

"No, not ours. Those supplies are meant for the men and women who believe in something bigger than themselves. Who fight and die that one day they might be free from tyranny such as yours." I said.

He laughed.

"Are these the same men and women who fight with muskets forged from British steel? Who bind their wounds with bandages sewn by British hands? How convenient for them. We do the work. They reap the rewards."

"You spin a story to excuse your crimes. As though you're the innocent one and they the thieves." Ratonhnhake:ton said.

"It's all a matter of perspective. There is no single path through life that's right and fair and does no harm. Do you truly think the crown has no cause? No right to feel betrayed? You should know better than this, dedicated as you are to fighting Templars who themselves see their work as just. Think on that next time you insist your work alone befits to greater good. Your enemy would beg to differ."

I could not hear his last word. He died and Ratonhnhake:ton said something to him in his language. Kenway came and put a hand on his shoulder.

"You did well. He passing was a boon for all three of us."

This too gave me hope that maybe his father cared about him.

"Come on. I suppose you'll want my help retrieving everything from the island." he said.

He walked off and I looked at Ratonhnhake:ton. He shook his head, kissed me and then we left.

We returned to the homestead. It was late at night when we arrived and I went upstairs to bed. Ratonhnhake:ton joined me later. I did not open my eyes and I did not move. I heard him sigh and I turned onto my side. He said something I did not understand and then put his arm around me.

"I love you." he whispered.

I smiled to myself before falling asleep.

Connor's POV

Sisika was still sleeping when I woke up. I smiled a bit and then slowly got out of the bed. I did not want to wake her. I went downstairs to find Achilles.

"The Templars' hold is weakened. Which makes me believe there is a chance for peace. Imagine what might be accomplished if we were to unite."

He slowly stood up.

"Why the change of heart? Where is all this coming from?"

I turned away.

"You've met your father, haven't you?" he asked.

"I do not claim to trust the man- or even like him. Sisika clearly does not and I trust her judgment. But I would be remiss to ignore this opportunity." I said.

"Haytham may listen. But will he understand? And even if he does, will he agree?" he asked.

"Even he must admit that we achieve more together than we do alone."

Achilles was silent for a moment.

"I assume you're off to find him?"

"Yes. I ride for New York, and Sisika too if she wishes it. To see what might be done."

He sat back down and when I turned Sisika was there. She just looked at me. She didn't say anything, she just looked at me. I reached for her but she turned away.

"Sisika is wise for her age. You would do well to listen to her." Achilles said from behind me.

I sighed and closed my eyes.

"Sisika?" I called.

Sisika's POV

I sat on the log and stared out at the open sea. I knew he wanted his father to be part of his life. Even of he did not want to admit it. And I was struggling with whether or not I should still kill him. Yes he had killed my father but he was the father of my husband. I stood up and let the wind blow through my hair. I closed my eyes and smiled a bit. Sometimes I could hear my mother and father's voices on the wind. Telling me they loved me and how proud they were. I looked down at the water below. I took a deep breath and jumped. I dove into the water and then came up for air. I swam a round for a bit before heading to shore.

"What're you doing down there lass?"

I looked at Mr. Faulkner and smiled.

"I was thinking."

"Something troubling you?"

I sighed and wring out my hair.

"Ratonhnhake:ton's father killed my father in front of me and burned my village. I was the only survivor. All my life all I wanted was to kill Kenway. I don't know how I can anymore."

He nodded slowly.

"You have to do what you know to be right. No one can make that decision for you."

I nodded and he walked back to the ship. I looked to the sky.

"~What should I do father?~"

I knew that he could not answer and I sighed. I had to remember what I needed to do. I was trained to be an Assassin and I was one. I had to put my personal feelings aside and help my husband kill the Templars. I took a deep breath and nodded. When I turned he was standing there.

"We are going to New York. I stand with you, Ratonhnhake:ton."

He smiled gratefully and then kissed me. I grabbed the front of his coat and kissed him hungrily. When the kiss slowed we separated.

"I could never do this without you." he whispered.

"And you won't have to." I said.

He caressed my cheek before we left. We decided to take the Aquila. I headed to the very front and sat down. I looked over my shoulder at Ratonhnhake:ton. I smiled and he captained the ship. I stoop up again and went to him. He smiled and then took my hand. It put it on the wheel and I looked at him uncertainly. He gave me an encouraging smile and taught me to sail. It was easier than I thought it would be.

"I know you're worried."

I sighed and nodded.

"Yes, I am. I am worried that he will hurt you. I know that you want your father to love you. Even if you do not admit it."

He put his hands over mine and kissed my shoulder.

"He can't hurt me anymore."

I wished I could believe him, I really did.