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Chapter 14
Her heart was racing with every pant that escaped her chapped lips. Her hands were wrapped around the lasso she grasped on, urging for the black mane to urge forward faster. There was no time to spare. She has to inform Achilles about Connor and Hickey. Then she pondered about the idea. In prison the prison? Together? This was not wise for them to be put together in the same cell. After all, the two could not get along without throwing fists and harsh words into one another's mouth. She pulled the thought away and remained focused on the trail that led to the mansion. Up to the hill she was approaching closer and closer until she finally reached her destination. Evelence leaped off the horse and sprint into the house.
"Achilles!" Evelence called out, searching from room to room. He had not been inside. Evelence managed a grunt and turned the knob. She stopped herself once she heard the sound of a cane beating the ground with every step they took. Achilles. The basement, in which they would plan their tactics opened slowly, making a creaking noise.
"Evelence, what on earth are you doing here?" His reaction was no shock to her. In fact, she had expected a shock and confusion upon his face.
"Connor has been taken to prison, along with Hickey."
Achilles waved a hand and turned around to the kitchen. "Perhaps this is your first time you have done such a task? Much greater than free-running through the battle of Bunker Hill?"
"They plan to execute him which means Washington will be easy to catch. Besides Hickey, the rest with slither right under our noses assassinating Washington. I can't let them exucute Connor while I warn Washington at the same time. It was a long way from here to New York!" She threw her hands in the air.
"I do not expect you to have four arms, When is the execution?"
"Thursday," Evelence answered.
He pondered a few moments and nods his head.
"Alright, you may have to make a couple of friends. Bring enough to where you can prevent the execution."
Evelence nods her head and grabs ahold of the door knob. Before she could exit, Achilles grabs her shoulder.
"Be careful, I cannot afford to lose both of you." He nods his head with weary eyes.
"I promise." Evelence replies back with the same hand gesture.
With that, she exits and quickly makes haste to her black mane that was patiently waiting outside. In truth, she had not told Achilles or Connor of how she managed to have such a fine horse. It was a gift from Haytham. For joining and aiding the Templars, it was a gift for her. For her future missions and for riding around the Frontier. It was not a big deal for her, nor had it caused harm. The black mane was always by her side. He trusted her and she trusted him. A strange thing she thought a mane would be her friend, but how true it was. They always stick with each other no matter where they would go. She would not choose another horse, nor would the mane choose another owner. She often wondered if the mane was looking at her with Haytham's eyes. Those eyes that showed a hunger to them, yet sometimes they showed a warm welcome. It would switch often, depending on the mood. This kept her wondering every time she'd look deeply into the Mane's eyes.
She brushed the Mane's hair before hoping on the saddle. "You'll like that you get to stretch your legs for once." The Mane replied with a snort and trot in the path Evelence wanted to go.
They traveled into the Frontier through the gates of Boston. There were less Redcoats than usual. Probably most of them were heading to New York to aid the rest. An upcoming battle perhaps? Or had there had been high criminal in New York ever since she left. She left hours ago, it couldn't be that soon. Unless Connor must have caused a scene to where they would have to send reinforcements to New York to punish him, she couldn't bear the thought and quickly shook her head. It was the feeling of guilt, but for what? She did not do anything of the sort to make her feel this way.
She continued down, deeper into the city of Boston., trying to ignore the terrible feeling in her stomach. Her mind was now focused on a couple of men that she helped long ago.
"If there is anything I can do to help, I'll be glad to help out."
"I am forever in your debt!"
"I owe you my life!"
These were the promises to those she helped. Hopefully they were right about returning the favor. Connor perhaps has been more experienced with these types of situations, but she only helped. It was time for her to learn something new. Something she hadn't done in a while since she came to Homestead. Making new friends.
She made a sudden halt as she saw the correct building in which a man she knew lived. It was Johnny, a poor man her age who lives with his younger sister, Maria. Maria was the youngest of the Yeildings. Both of their parents owned the Tavern, "Lucky Duckling." Once they died from heart disease, Maria was the one who were to take over the Tavern, along with her older brother Johnny. Evelence helped Johnny months ago as a couple of Redcoats tried to steal his property and steal the business in which Maria owned. She remembered how she helped slaughter those men. Johnny was accurate with his arm and climbing abilities, but the pattern he uses in combat was too predictable.
Evelence dismount her horse and knocked on the distressed looking door. Evelence waited patiently and looked down at the mat that said, "Welcome." It was woven in a pattern, a similar pattern to the bracelet she wore back at the Green Tavern. She then felt her wrist and noticed it was missing. She panicked a bit and searched in her bag to see if it was in there. Rummaging through her bag, she heard the door knob turn and the door open. It was Maria this time that opened the door.
"Evelyn!" she exclaimed and wrapped her arms around Evelence neck. "It's so good to see you!"
"For me as well," Evelence couldn't help but manage a smile, forgetting about the bracelet. Maria pushed back to see Evelence's face.
"Mia Bella," She cupped Evelence cheeks and showed her warm smile. "What can I do for you?"
"I was hoping Johnny was here, I need your help. And fast."
Maria tilts her head and looks worried. "What has happened?"
"Connor, my ally, has been taken as a prisoner, innocently."
"How did this happen?"
"Our enemy was captured but the Redcoats were blinded by what happened, they thought Connor was allies with Hickey. Now they sent them both of them behind bars."
"My goodness, this is terrible news!" she paced back and forth, biting her fingernails.
"Our enemies plan to assassinate Washington, which is why I need your help."
Maria looked back at Evelence and calmed down a bit.
"Johnny went to the market to grab supplies for the Tavern, but if you can meet him there I'm positive he'd aid you and your friend." Maria explained.
"I thank you Maria, you are most kind." Evelence bowed her head and returned to her Black Mane. When she looked back she saw the expression on Maria's face. Worry and Terror, a combination of both was shown. Evelence was good with comforting and reassuring people they were to be alright and safe, but there was no time to waste. Instead she gave a slow nod, assuring Maria she would guarantee the safety for her brother and herself. Maria mouthed the words thank you and returned to the Tavern as a group of Redcoats marched by the Tavern. When she felt as if Maria was safe alone, she hoists the rope of the Black Mane and commanded it to go forth into the middle of Boston.
The Black Mane trotted its way into the crowd, eyeing suspiciously at every man and women who passed by. Evelence eyed the crowd the same way the Mane did as they trotted in the local market. There she observed people around her, eyeing cautiously until a group of men were shouting towards each other, teasing at a man who looked like Johnny. Harsh words were thrown into one another's mouths as they continued to tease Johnny by through food over his head into one another's hand. Evelence raised an eyebrow and dismount the horse to camouflage with the crowd to reach toward the boys who were teasing Johnny like a bunch children.
"Wha' te' matter can't catch a coupl' of food can ya'?"
Evelence swiftly passed through the crowd that circled around the boys.
"Com'on milkdrinker, let's go!" A taller and much muscular man rolled his sleeves up to ready himself for a fight. Evelence glanced back at Johnny who was now showing a smirk across his face. That devilish smirk lay upon his face as he rolled his sleeves up, preparing himself as well. Everyone that circled around the boys hollered and cheered them on.
Evelence then stepped in before the other could make a remark.
"Evelyn?" Johnny stood back, shocked from the entrance she made.
"There is no time, I need your help."
"But-"
"Who the hell are ye?" The man placed a hand on her shoulder and spun her around.
Evelence quickly grabbed the man's wrist and managed to flip herself to the side to twist the wrist. A crack could be heard as she landed back on her feet along with a yelp. As he tried to stand up in position, Evelence bent down and touched a pressure point on the ankle which caused him to fall backwards.
"H-help?" Johnny stuttered, not knowing how to respond from the actions Evelence made.
Evelence then pressured her thumb on the man's neck that was now lying helplessly on the concrete ground, completely unconscious.
"I'm not sure if you can take care of yourself." Johnny chuckled nervously, playing the sarcastic game. They both spotted a group of marching redcoats coming towards both of them.
"We must go, quickly!" She grabbed ahold of Johnny's wrist and dragged him along to run.
Johnny didn't argue and allowed Evelence to drag him.
"Evelence!" He was panting. "Slow down!"
Evelence ignored the complaining and told him to climb up the buildings to meet her at the docks.
"Just do it!" Evelence demanded and released him to do as he was told. She looked back and saw Johnny climbing on a building. He too was being followed by a couple of Redcoats that spilt ways to chase Evelence down.
Evelence continued running, making her anonymous in a nearby haystack.
They were easily fooled by the stunt she pulled off. Each time she hid they would be easily blinded by the stunts she'd make. Connor would grow frustrated by the remarks she'd make about having a competition of being more creative on how they'd become anonymous. This angered him so and ignored her remarks.
Moments later their voices faded in the opposite direction in which she planned to go.
She peeked out of the haystack looking from left to right. No one seemed to be searching for her. The guards gave up the search and continued to circle around the market back where she was.
Carefully she slowly escaped the haystack, brushing off the stands of straws the fell from her hood and equipment. She entered a crowd that was making their way to the docks of Boston, the way she wanted to meet Johnny at. There were less of the guards near the docks which made it easier for the both of them.
"Evelence!" Johnny managed to spot Evelence and waved her to him.
Evelence looked both ways and exit the crowd to meet Johnny.
"That was something back there, thank you for helping me back there. That'll teach them to not tease me again. At least I have an excuse to give to Maria." He rubbed the back of his neck nervously, chuckling. He saw the stern look on Evelence face and focused on the new subject.
"What sort of help do you require from me?" Johnny pinched his hands together.
"Connor, I am sure you have been introduced to him?"
"Of course! He too has helped me with previous situations, but all is well!" He chuckled nervously again, admitting his clumsiness.
"He has been accused of being in a situation that he was not involved in along with our enemy, he is now behind bars."
"I am sure Connor can escape somehow, you know how he is."
"Sure he could, but the problem is, I cannot free Connor while the rest of my enemies assassinate Washington." She said sternly, grasping his shoulders.
"G-George Washington?"
"Yes."
Evelence looked up at Johnny, showing a look of worry on her face.
"He is to be executed on Thursday. I need you to help me and a couple of other men to prevent the execution."
Johnny looked down at Evelence and rubbed her shoulders, "Of course Mia Bella, I will help."
Evelence smiled and kissed the right side of his cheek, "Thank you my friend. Prepare and meet me at Homestead once you are ready to join the party." Evelence chuckled and pulled back seeing a smirk across Johnny's face.
"Of course! I will go to the Tavern and make ready for the execution!" he announced and made his way towards the Tavern.