An Assassin's Miko
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Chapter 5: The Beginning of Something Unstoppable
Author Note: I want to thank everyone for reviewing, SpiritWolfMoon, Reggie, bluephoenixflame98, Kakashi's hoe. Thank you so much for your reviews!
Reggie—To answer your question, Yes, Kagome still has her Miko powers, and it will play a part in this chapter.
SpiritWolfMoon—To answer your question, there will be some Ezio/Kagome moments in later chapters.
Back at the Palazzo, Ezio enters Giovanni's office and looks around with his eagle vision. "Padre said that there was a door around here." He mumbles to himself. He spots the door and walks over to it. Kagome walks in the room as Ezio walks into the secret room. Kagome sighs as she grips the hilt of her sword as she walks in behind him. Kagome walks over to Ezio and puts her hand on his shoulder, startling him. "Open the chest." She tells him. Ezio nods and kneels down to open the chest. Ezio opens the chest to find Giovanni's assassin robes. Ezio glances back at Kagome. "Well? Put them on." Kagome turns around. A few minutes later Ezio taps Kagome on her shoulder, she turns around to see Ezio in the assassin robes. Kagome smiles sadly at him. "There was a letter. I'm supposed to bring it to Uberto Alberti." Kagome nods and starts to walk out of the hidden room, once they're both out of the room the door closes behind them. Ezio jumps at the sound and Kagome rolls her eyes, "Let's go novice." Ezio frowns at her back and follows her out of the Palazzo.
Once they both enter the courtyard to guards enter. 'Halt!" one of the two guards cries. Kagome puts her hand on the hilt of her sword and eyes the guards. "What the fuck do you want? Here to arrest us?" Kagome sneers at them as she pulls her sword from its sheath slowly."No." the other one tells them with a confident smirk, "We were sent here to kill you." With that said the two guards grab their swords and advances. Kagome pulls her sword completely out and charges the two guards. Kagome clashes swords with one of the guards as the other one goes after Ezio. Kagome overpowers her guard, bringing him to his knees and brings her sword down onto his right shoulder. Kagome puts her foot on his chest to push him down. Kagome wipes her blade on his chest to rid the sword of blood. Kagome sighs as she watches Ezio kill his guard; she walks over to him "We need to hurry." Kagome tells him as she runs to the entrance to the Palazzo and looks around to see if they're any more guards. She motion for Ezio to follow her. "Let's go."
Kagome and Ezio quickly make their way to Uberto Alberti's home. Ezio runs to the door with Kagome behind him, he knocks until Uberto answers the door. "Ezio, Kagome!" he looks at them surprised. "What are you doing here this hour?" Kagome looks behind Uberto and sees a man with a hood behind Uberto. Kagome narrows her eyes at the man "That man looks familiar…" Kagome thinks to herself, "Something's not right here. I better keep my guard up for mine and Ezio's sake. I know he trusts this Uberto man. But I don't" Kagome looks over to see Ezio hand Uberto the note and tell him something. Kagome grips her hilt of her sword as she looks around to see if there are any guards around. Kagome hears the door shut and looks at Ezio. "Let's go."
~Break~
The next morning Kagome and Ezio walk to the prison that's holding the hearing. Kagome glances at Ezio "Stay on your guard." Ezio nods as they walk up the stairs. Kagome looks at the cheering crowd in disgust.
"Giovanni Auditore!" They look to see Uberto on the platform along with the hooded man, Kagome eyes widen as she looks at Giovanni and the others with rope around their necks. "Souta…" Kagome's eyes harden as she her little brother lock on to hers. Kagome looks at Uberto. "You and your accomplices stand accused of the crime of treason! Do you have any evidence to counter this charge?" Ezio sighs in relief while takes her bow of her back and notches an arrow. "Yes! The documents that were delivered to you last night!" Giovanni yells out. Uberto looks confused and shakes his head. "I'm afraid I know nothing of these documents." Ezio eyes widen. Then a angry expression appears on his face. "He's lying!" Ezio tries to yell over the crowd. Ezio and Kagome start to try to make their way up to the platform. "In the absence of any compelling evidence to the contrary. I am forced to announce you guilty! You and your collaborators are herby sentence to death!" Kagome eyes widen as she starts to frantically get to the stage. "No! NO! I have to get to Souta! He's my only family here!" Kagome thinks frantically. Giovanni glares at his once friend. "You are the traitor Uberto! You are one of them! You may take our lives this day but we will have yours in return one day! I swear it—" Giovanni is cut off for the guards pulled the lever.
It was only over the span of 10 seconds.
Souta looks at his sister who's frantically trying to reach him, and smiles sadly "Kagome I know you tried..." he thinks to himself, "Otou-san…I'm coming…" and he closes his eyes as a tear rolls down his check. Kagome heart stops as she watches Ezio try to run up to the stage. Kagome drops her bow and stares hopelessly at Souta "Souta…No…SOUTA!" Kagome's Miko powers pulse making her body pulse and her eyes harden. Kagome takes her sword out of its sheath, never once notice that her powers changed her blade pink from her powers as she runs after Ezio.
Uberto looks to see Kagome and Ezio nearing the stage. "There, those two. They're one of them." He points to Kagome and Ezio. The guards near the stage grab Ezio but are unable to grab Kagome for she spins around killing the guards. Kagome glares at the now sweating Uberto "I promise this now, I will kill you, slowly and painfully. You're going to regret this." She tells the sweating man. Ezio breaks out of the guards hold and goes back-to-back with Kagome. "Guards! Arrest them!" Kagome looks at the guard with the heavy bulky armor disarm Ezio and approach them. Kagome vaguely notices the man and the courtesan from before and notices Ezio grabbing her wrist. "Kagome we have to run!" Kagome nods and sheaths her sword. Ezio and Kagome run out of the prison courtyard and run to a nearby building and they quickly scale the building. Kagome follows Ezio as they run across rooftops; Kagome sees a wagon full of hay. she grabs his wrist and pulls him inside with her. "Souta…"
A few hours later Kagome, who is still following Ezio puts her arms around herself. Kagome looks up to see Anetta running towards them. "Kagome, Ezio it's you! I've been looking everywhere for you." Kagome puts her and on Ezio's back as she walks forward. "We couldn't stop them Anetta! We tried I swear! There was so many guards…" Anetta gives them a sympathetic smile. "Please, come with me. We need to get you two off the streets." Ezio nods, "Where are my sister and mother?" he questions. "I bring you to them." Anetta tells him. "No! It's too dangerous for us to travel together. Tell us where we need to go and we'll meet you there." Kagome looks down at the ground. "My sister's house." Ezio nods at her "We're on our way." Anetta nods and quickly leaves. Ezio looks down at Kagome and grabs her hand, "Come on, let's go." Kagome nods as Ezio pull her along.
~Break~
Kagome blinks as she and Ezio walk into the building. Once she realizes they're in a brothel she turns to glare at him, pulling her hand out of his. "Ezio, I swear now is not the time for your perverted ways." Ezio looks down at her, "I swear this is where Anetta told us to meet her!" Kagome scoffs "Yeah, like I'm going to believe that." Ezio and Kagome continue to glare at each other not hearing Anetta come from behind them. "No, Ezio is right. This is the right building." She tells them as Ezio crosses his arms over his chest with a smug smirk. Kagome pouts and looks away.
A beautiful woman approaches them "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Ezio and Kagome. Anetta speaks highly of you two, I can see why." Kagome rolls her eyes as Ezio flirts with the woman. "Please call me Paola." Kagome looks to Ezio thank Paola. "Paola, why does that name sound familiar…." Kagome asks herself. "Where are you going?" Kagome looks to see Ezio grab her hand as Paola walks over to them. "We are going to kill Uberto Alberti." Paola looks at them. "I understand your need for vengeance, but Uberto is a powerful man, you are not a killer, Ezio."
Ezio waves his hand in a dismissive manner, "Spear me the lecture." Paola looks at him, "But I can make you one." Ezio turns around, "Why are you going to teach how to kill?" Paola points a finger and Ezio. "I'm not; I'm going to teach you how to survive. Come." Paola leads Ezio and Kagome away.
Outside Kagome looks around to see a courtyard full of courtesans. Kagome walks over to a bench and sits down as she watched Paola teach Ezio how to blend in with a crowd, followed by stealing. After that Paola looks at her courtesans "You girls can go now." The girls pout and start to complain. Kagome rolls her eyes. "Now that you know how to approach the enemy. We need to get you a suitable weapon." Ezio looks at her confused as Kagome comes up to stand next to him. "What would you have me use?" he questions. "Ah, but you already have the answer." Paola pulls Giovanni's hidden blade from behind her back. "Hey, my Father's blade and bracer," Ezio exclaims as takes them back, "How did you get them?" Paola laughs and shakes her head "By using the same skills I just taught you." Ezio sighs as he looks at the hidden blade, "It isn't exactly in working condition." Paola looks at Kagome briefly then at Ezio, "I assume you are familiar with Leonardo da' Vinci." Ezio nods. "Yes, how does a painter factor into this?" Kagome rolls her eyes, "Ezio, he's more than just a painter." Paola nods in agreement. "Bring him the pieces and you'll see." Ezio looks at Kagome as Paola walks away "How did you know that?" Kagome grins up at him. "Wouldn't you like to know." With that said Kagome turns around and walks out of the courtyard. Ezio shakes his head amused and follows her.
~Break~
Kagome walks into Leonardo workshop with Ezio behind her. She looks over to see Leonardo working at his desk. Leonardo turns around to see Ezio and Kagome standing there, "Oh, Ezio and Kagome Auditore! I didn't expect to see you two here with all that's happened…" Leonardo tells them as he walks over to them. "Bah, where are my manners? Welcome back!" Leonardo hugs Ezio and Kagome. Kagome blushes as she looks at the wall, which Ezio notices. "Now, how can I be of service?" he questions as pulls away from Kagome. 'We were hoping you would be able to repair something of mine." Leonardo grins at them "Of course, come this way."
He motions for them to follow. Leonardo mutters to himself and looks back at Ezio and Kagome "Let me clear a space." Kagome walks to be on the other side of Leonardo as he clears a space. "Alright let's see it." Ezio hands Leonardo the hidden blade. "Fascinating Ezio, despite its age. The construction is rather advanced. I've never seen anything like it. I'm afraid there isn't much I can do without any plans." Leonardo tells them. Leonardo looks down and sees a codex page under the bracer "Wait, wait." Ezio looks down "What are you doing?" he questions. Leonardo looks at the two teens "The contents of this page are encrypted, but if my theory is correct, based on these sketches it may very well…." Leonardo trails off. "It may very well what?" Ezio questions impatiently. Leonardo looks at him "Please sit." Ezio isn't pleased with that answer "Leonardo!" Ezio wines Leonardo shushes him and sends him away. Kagome looks at Leonardo. "Is there anything you need me to do?" She questions the inventor. Leonardo shakes his head, "No, please go sit." Kagome nods and sits down against the wall while Ezio sits down in a nearby chair and falls asleep. Kagome sighs and pulls her hood down, something she hasn't done since she's put it up. "Souta, I'm so sorry. I swear I'm going to avenge you…"
A few hours later Kagome wakes up to the sound of Leonardo calling her. "Kagome, wake up." Kagome blinks as she opens her eyes and notices that he has a large knife in his hand and jumps .Leonardo laughs at her reaction. "Sorry, I am finished with the bracer and blade and noticed you two fell asleep." Kagome rubs the back of her head and stands, "So what's with the big knife?" Leonardo grins "You'll see." Kagome watches as he wakes Ezio and tells him he finished the blade, "The only thing left is to remove your ring finger." Leonardo tells Ezio as he holds the large knife up. Kagome narrows her eyes "Wait, Giovanni's blade doesn't require that…" She thinks to herself then smirks, "Oh, this is going to be hilarious." She watches as Ezio puts his ring finger on the table and look away. Kagome laughs as she watches Leonardo swing the knife down next to Ezio's hand and watch Ezio's eyes widen and him jump. "I was only having fun, Ezio. Thought the blade did require a sacrifice it's been modified you can keep your finger." Kagome walks over to Ezio and helps him put on his hidden blade. Ezio narrows his eyes at her , "You knew that it didn't need a sacrifice didn't you?" Kagome nods and laughs "This was your Father's hidden blade, did you ever notice his ring finger missing?" she questions, she laughs harder when he huffs and looks away.