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Sorry this chapter is not particularly long.

Chapter 4

The Doctor glanced away from his conversation with Leonardo Da Vinci - the man was wonderful to talk to, though had a poor opinion on bow ties- to look at Ezio and Amy. Amy was clearly getting unsure of herself and her answers. Ezio must have figured out that her story was false. Scolding himself for not paying closer attention to the Assassin the time lord turned back to Leonardo. "If you'll excuse me I must talk to Ezio over there." The Doctor hoped that would be enough to disentangle himself from the conversation. Amy was obviously stuck and could say nothing more without revealing that she and the Doctor were time travelers.

"I am curious as to why you are here. And your manner of dress is certainly different from that of others traveling though this country. I would guess you a more unusual stranger than you admit my friend." Leonardo replied. The Doctor looked at the famed inventor again. The man was clearly saying that he would listen to anything that was said here, and was not about to leave. Another voice sounded behind him, making the Doctor jump.

"Leonardo knows who I am and what I do. I have no secrets to hide from him. Why do you not wish him to overhear our conversation Doctor? Is it to do with why the lady will not answer my inquiries?" It was, of course Ezio. He had walked over after it became clear Amy was no longer replying to his questions.

Despite what Ezio though the Doctor's reasons for not wanting Leonardo there when he told his story were straightforward enough. Ezio maybe an old hand to lies and treachery, but Leonardo was known for his fine mind. With Ezio the time lord had a chance (all be it a small one) at lying but Leonardo… All of the renowned people in human history had been able to guess what the Doctor and his assistant really were. And somehow the Doctor thought it would be a bad idea to let the Assassin know that they were from the future. But there was clearly now getting around the inventor's presence. Stepping forward the Doctor began.

"Amy Pond and I are travelers from quite far away. And while we were not actually acquainted with Leonardo Da Vinci before this meeting him has certainly been a pleasure. And you can be assured we are not going to hurt your friends' assassin. It was an accident that we even showed up here. Impossible really. But, well, some times impossible things happen and we call them miracles." He grinned and looked around at the people around him. Ezio's face was still mostly hidden under his hood. Leonardo looked thoughtful, as if he was contemplating where the Doctor and his companion could have come from. Amy was also watching the two men, unsure what they were going to say. The Doctor himself was nervous, though he tried not to show it. The Assassin was clearly a very dangerous man. Even with a sonic screwdriver there was no guarantee that Ezio wouldn't overpower him in seconds. In fact it was probable that, if he chose to, the robed man could kill both the time lord and Amy without raising a sweat.

Then Ezio nodded, accepting the story, though he clearly had more questions. After all, what the Doctor had said had explained very little. Still, that one nod was cause for considerable relief. Amy and the Doctor were out of the danger zone. At least for now.

That was when the assassin burst into action.

…

Ezio nodded. He was still curious about the strange man and woman but they meant no harm. Their story stated as much and his Eagle Vision reinforced the words. The two were neither blue nor red in his eyes. And certainly not gold. However, they were of little importance now. When he had gone into his Eagle Vision he had seen red shapes outside Leonardo's door. Guards, rapidly closing in.

Ezio didn't think twice. He stepped forward, shoving the two visitors towards a room. "Get back. I'll deal with this. Leonardo don't let them interfere, they will only get themselves hurt." The words were rapid, and the self-proclaimed doctor and his assistant hesitated, having not caught all of what Ezio had said. Leonardo however nodded and grabbed the two rushing towards the back of the house. Hurling open the door Ezio slammed into the nearest guard, causing him to stagger back with a grunt of pain. Before the man could recover Ezio stepped in close, ramming his blade into the soldier's chest. One of the other man let out a shout.

"Assassin!" It was all he had time to say before Ezio lunged, attacking with his sword. The guard blocked several times, and even managed to attack once before he was killed. The others lasted little better. It caused a lot of noise but the fight did not last too long. Soon all the guards were dead. Ezio had only been hit once by a guard. Though he knew a bruise would from there it was hardly serious. A guard had sliced at his back when he was turned away. Ezio shook his head. His reflexes must be rusty.

Turning he saw his friend, along with the Doctor and his lady travelling companion. "I thought I told you to take them where a guard couldn't get to them. And you need to be more careful Leonardo. They were after you." The Assassin scolded his friend. The inventor and painter could not fight, certainly not well enough to dispatch these guards. At least one of them would have killed their target. Before Leonardo could reply the Doctor broke in.

"Why did you kill them? Every life is important!"

Ezio looked at the guards around him. "They chose their path when they sided with the Templars. And if you want mercy you are speaking to the wrong man Doctor. Death is common around here, but my hand is fairer then others. I do not kill the innocent and I never will. The Templar's have earned every death I give them." The Doctor looked shocked, Amy as well. In fact it was the Pond lady who spoke next.

"Why do you kill the guards though? They were under orders, they might not have known who they were sent to get! And everybody has a family Ezio! Think of all of the husbands, lovers, friends and sons you just killed." Her words were heated and compassionate. She believed in what she said and Ezio was surprised by her voice. When she mentioned family her voice grew in power and emotion. The Assassin smiled sadly. She had clearly had a family, and one that she would risk her life for. It was as plain as day, written in every note of compassion.

"Yes, family. Why do you think I am involved in my journey against the Templars? I am a descendant of a long line of fighters. And, like my father before me, I am an Assassin. The Templar's are cruel and always will be so. They seek power, and when they gain it they will oppress all that live beneath them. If you want free will you fight for it." Ezio glanced at his hidden blades. They were still extended; he had not sheathed them after the fight. They were also his father's. Ezio flicked his wrist; the blade retracting out of view was he did so. "And the way I learnt of this was not through my father telling me as his father told him. It was when our family was betrayed and my brothers and father hanged for a wrong they did not commit. Betrayed by a man we thought a friend, a man who had the only evidence to help my family. The same man who stood on the gallows and gave to order for them to be hanged for treason."