When Federico stormed off I just stood around awhile looking at the view of the city. It was just so incredible, and I'm not talking about the view. Taking a seat on a small wall I couldn't shake my confusion, or my anger. Federico was just trying to keep me from being hurt I know that, but I want to be useful so why won't he help me. I know that I can't fight that well, heck I have the bruises to prove it. At least he could teach me how to better myself, but he won't even do that.
I didn't have much time to dwell on it though, because out on the distance I spied a lone rider coming up fast. Quickly standing I squinted trying to make out who it was. Worry began to set in, what if it was Vieri looking for revenge. Yet that didn't seem right Vieri struck me as the kind to hide behind hired guns, this guy was riding alone.
Turning slightly I was about to cry out to the house and warn everyone. When a glimmer of white caught my eye. Looking closely that glimmer was a white hood the rider was wearing, besides Federico only one person I knew wore a white hood.
"Ezio!" I practically shouted. Then I was of like a shot, running down the hill as fast as I could. I ran so fast that I actually met Ezio at the gate. When he saw me he gave a small smile, dismounted and gave me a hug.
"Ciao Amelia." His tone was warm until he saw my face.
"What happened." He said with a slightly angry inflection. I put a gently hand to my bruised face and winced at the pressure.
"De Pazi threw us a little going away party." Ezio's face turned from anger to dispair. Shying gently he pulled a guilty face.
"Oh, Amelia. I should have been there to help. I'm so sorry." I shrugged off his apology, walking over I took his horses reins. Together we turned to walk up to the Villa.
"Is the rest of my family alright." I smiled at him and nodded, quenching his fears.
"Your Uncle Mario, has been most hospitable." Ezio smiled with a silent chuckle.
"He always was the friendly sort. I never doubted that he'd welcome us with open arms." I looked over the horses back at him, and gave him a critical look.
"What about you Ezio, are you o.k." He grimaced a little bit but forced a smile.
"Si, I'm alright Amelia." He looked ahead at the Villa, a breathed a sigh. We walked in silence all the way up the rest of the hill. When we got to the main doors, Maria was there waiting. At the sight of her son she cried out.
"Giovanni!" Within moments the whole family was in the front hall hugging, crying, and saying how much they had missed each other. It was a nice moment, seeing the whole family together again. Before long Ezio was in the parlor with everyone else explaining what had happened. Giovanni faced his son with a grave voice.
"Is it done son?" Ezio nodded heavily.
"Si, Ulberto is dead father." Ezio reached into his satchel and pulled out a small stack of papers.
"I took the liberty of retrieving these." He passed them to Giovanni, who passed them to Mario. Mario looked at Ezio with an appraising eye.
"You've done very well Ezio." Giovanni nodded in agreement, then stood looking at both of his sons.
"I suggest that you both get some rest, tomorrow you will begin training with Mario and myself." Both the boys eyes went a little wide at this. Ezio cleared his throat.
"Father I don't wish to contradict you, but I thought we would push on to Spain." Federico didn't speak but stood there with his arms crossed. Their father nodded his head at Ezio before speaking.
"That was the plan originally, but since you had the sense to save these documents we must finish our families work." I was really confused I raised a finger like I was in school.
"Hold it Giovanni. What do you mean your business? You were a banker." While Ezioi and I were in the dark Giovanni, Mario, and Federico shared a knowing look. The three of them sat down and began to tell us about an order of assassins that battled a group of Templars. As they told the story I knew my eyes were conveying disbelief, looking at Ezio I could tell he was in the same boat. Giovanni looked at the both of us.
"I know that this is hard to believe, but every word is true. The Pazzi clan are Templars, Mario and I are senior members of the Order of Assassins." We listened a while longer, as Giovanni described the training Ezio and Federico must go through. When we were all dismissed, Federico spoke unexpectedly.
"Father, I believe that Amelia should join us." Both older Auditore brothers gave him an unbelieving look. Mario crossed his arms with an amused look, and asked.
"May I ask why the sudden request nephew." I was glancing between them both, giving Federico the most stunned of glances. Federico gave me the briefest of glances before replying with a straight face.
"She is a most stubborn woman, and has made it clear that if there is to be a fight she will be in it. As such she must be able to do so without being killed." Giovanni and Mario looked at each other before answering at the same time.
"Done." Giovanni looked at me and said.
"Amelia, you may as well get some rest as well. I will be waking you at the same time as my sons." I couldn't find my voice so I just nodded my head. He then took a breath and continued.
"This is not a path I would wish for you Amelia. But it would seem that fate has dealt you this hand." He turned to the three of us.
"Now to bed, all of you." We set of to our bedrooms down the hallway. When I reached my door I looked down the hall at Federico. He caught my gaze, and I gave him a nervous smile and mouthed. Thank you. He didn't respond but I saw him crack the barest hint of a smile. That made me smile a huge smile, before I went into my room and closed the door behind me.