Ezio and Altair entered the training ring. It had two Assassin flags on the north and south side. Ezio unsheated his sword – a beautifully made Schiavona. Altair did the same. His sword was quite short, but really beautiful and deadly. Its back end had the shape of an eagle's head made out of silver, and the blade was made with the help of The apple. The fight started. Altair launched himself at Ezio with great speed. Ezio almost got pierced by this attack. Only his lightning – quick reflexes saved him. Ezio prepared for the next attack. Altair struck with an overhead swipe, but Ezio blocked and kicked Altair in the stomach fiercely. Altair almost fell to the ground. Ezio saw this and quickly took the sword from Altair's hand. Altair used his fists and struck Ezio with a strong uppercut. Ezio couldn't withstand the hit and fell on his back. Altair helped Ezio up and told him:
-You're good with swords but you have to learn that not only they can defeat your enemies.
- Thank you – replied Ezio.
The week passed quickly. Ezio and Altair spended the days in sparring and preparing for their trip to Firenze. When it came time for them to leave their prepared their horses for the trip, took all the things they might need: food, water, weapons, money and maps. At noon they rode out of Monteriggioni.