Chapter 1 - Adjusting Time

"Hey, you all right?"

There was a flash of light. I looked down at what was now in my arms. There was a child. He looked quite in his prime for being young. No more than a year old, making his usual noises. My eyes scaled, now seeing Altair standing near what appeared to be his bedroom door. The baby I was holding was silent, and obviously just born.

"Malik said that you weren't expecting."

Altair walked up to me, only to see that he joined me in his bed. He moved the hair out of my face, kissing my forehead. His other hand bushed the baby's tired face. Altair knew that I was quite tired as well, seeing that there was an exhausted look on me; there was no need to question.

"Did you think of names?"

"His name is Ezio."

"Welcome to the world Ezio, someday you will change quite a bit."

Altair gave a smile looking into my eyes. He eased into the bed next to me as I laid my head on his shoulder. There was an uneasy, sad feeling that I couldn't get over. Altair held me close. Tears were streaming down. Altair closed his eyes, as if to feel regret over the events taking place.

"Alyssa, it's ok, everything will be fine. I'm just glad you're safe."

"Even if it is for the time being."

"I am still trying to decide where and when to take you, we are running out of time."

I woke with a bit of heavy breathing. Altair was still asleep. I had glanced to my cell phone, it seemed to be quite early. It was also not a nap I realized. The time was the typical 5:00 AM I slipped out the bed, taking care of the dishes Altair used. Carefully taking care of the wine glass, I had decided to head up to the game room, knowing that there was a few candy bars I could snatch. I then slid down the wood railings.

At the last seconds, I hit the floor, doing a force roll. I stood, only realizing that I suppose it was a bad idea. With that I blinked. I thought I heard Altair calling for me. I naturally turned, now seeing what I saw it was an illusion.

"You seem to be a troublesome one. You don't like staying in one place too long."

"Not really, I just don't wish to be treated like some prisoner."

"Say what you may, but you're not going anywhere. I see you got yourself a blade. Do you know how to handle a sword?"

"Not as much as you'd guess. I have a dagger, but I've only taught myself how to do basics."

I shook my head, thinking it was my imagination. Heading back into my bedroom, I saw Altair sitting up, looking at my face with the soft glow from the TV. I gave a light smile as I opened up my window's blinds. I hate my life.

So that's what it's for you? Put on a smile and hope they buy? Altair slipped out of bed, looking deep into my eyes.

"I was wondering about you Altair... you are a stone cold person. Why would you want to be with me?"

"You're different for the twelfth time. When you left, I felt compelled."

"Compelled? In what way?"

"That I needed to get involved."

"You never needed to, you wanted to."

"That's a problem?"

"No Altair, listen. The only reason why you are chasing after me is that you wish to understand the feeling you had before. Let me ask you this..." I brought his face into view. "Do you love me?"

"What kind of question is that? Isn't that extreme?"

"Why did you threaten me the times you did, saying you often wasted your time, even though you dealt with it and stuck around just to get hurt as was."

"You remember that?"

"After what I put you through, I almost expect you to just run screaming."

I shook my head, pushing Altair out of the way. I really didn't want to talk of it, I left my room, now wanting breakfast. I felt useless to his cause and wanted to figure out how to send him home by now. I poured myself a bowl of Fruit Loops, picking at my milk with a spoon. I sat there in silence, watching as the sun rose over the clouds.

I heard footsteps a moment later. I saw Altair and started to panic. "Altair, wait. You aren't supposed to be-"

"Alyssa, that doesn't matter." Altair stopped me as I fell over my chair. "I'll admit this, that after you left my world, I couldn't stop thinking on how you really changed my life."

"She's a brick and I'm drowning slowly." I started singing. "Off the coast and I'm heading no where."

With the song lyrics I laughed. It was exactly what it felt like, the situation did anyway. Altair sat next to me, looking out the horizon. He saw the vineyard that was growing as the soft yellow glow from the sun shined through, starting the day. I had placed my bowl in the dishwasher as I sigh.

"It's never usually this quiet. Having two baby sisters screaming in the morning when I visit isn't the greatest thing in the morning." I said. "That and your mom, knocking then barging in before you can respond to the question. Which is always at 8:00 AM in the morning. When she knows I get up at 9 and leave it at that."

"Well, with this big of a house, I can tell it echoes." Altair mentions. "But it doesn't echo from your room."

Hours slowly crept by as I got Altair to play my PS3, playing a simple game to get into. Sonic was a great game to play, along with any other game he saw on the disc. I even got into showing him every other game I was into. He learned how to play, only taking a moment to understand how to use a controller. Altair complained a bit, but adjusted everything. I saw him kick back for the time being and relax.

My cellphone rang around 10 AM. It was my mom, doing her usual, wondering how the animals were and if I was doing anything. The boring things, I acted like I did, up until I hung up and threw the room across my room.

"What was that all about?"

I picked up my cell phone. Dialing my mom's cell. "Hey mom when will you be home?" My eyes widened. "Oh gee- what? Oh ok, yeah all right- no no, nothing's wrong." I took the controller out Altair's hands. "Altair- closet- now!"

"What?" Altair asked.

I paused the game he was playing, dragging him into the walk-in closet. "I'll be back with a can of Coca Cola and a few granola bars. Just STAY HERE."

"Whoa, whoa, hang on-" He gave me a kiss. "I don't like being stuck here."

Within a few moments, my mom came home. The car came driving into the driveway. The whole time how I thought pressure was now making itself known. I ran back to the closet, making sure Altair wouldn't make a fuss and made my way out, seeing my dog Athena greet the family.

"Hi mom!" I called out.

"Hey Allie, how is everything?"

"It's good, everyone's fine."

As they stormed into the kitchen, letting my baby sisters Taylor and Cameron run around, I was already plotting on trying to introduce Altair to the family, maybe it would work if I headed home and act like I came back. That or have Altair make an entrance. Hell, even sprint to my home, without getting hit by a car. I panicked with the thoughts and I know I wasn't willing to lock Altair in a closet.

"Ok, well if you need anything, just let me know."

I quite literally ran back to my room, locking the door and closing my blinds. I rushed myself into where Altair was. "What is it Alyssa?"

"I'm getting a righteous headache. I can't keep my door locked, but you need to keep the closet door locked, do you understand?"

"I see the stress and darkness in your eyes."

"Don't star-"

"Allie, did you remember to feed the goldfish?"

I rushed, opening my bedroom door. "No mom, can you. Oh and my friend is coming over for a few hours."

"Well, you can tell them to meet you later."

As hours passed I felt more stressed. I collapsed on my bed, not knowing what to do anymore. I heard the door to the closet door open. I had made my way over there. I feel alone, don't leave me in here.

"There is a light in here." I said, flipping on the switch.

I had closed the door as it was then locked. "So am I to stay here."

"Yeah, only for a few more hours."

Altair slammed me against the near by wall. "Then let me talk to your mom, now!"

"No, you don't understand, I can't, just please, wait." I kissed him. "Give it time."

I had growled, knowing I was placed under too much. I pushed him out of the way, getting back to what was a normal life. I had sat down, playing what Altair was- surprisingly it was Ecco the Dolphin. My mom brought in a burger, even a few fries and ketchup.

"Thanks mom."

"We're watching a movie tonight. Do you want to watch it with us?"

"No, it's ok. I'm pretty tired."

"All right, good night then."

As she left, I carefully walked to the closet . "Coast is clear for tonight."

With that, Altair jumped out of the closet like a gazelle, landing on my bed. "Well, that's a good thing to know."

I had joined him, reaching for his neck. "Then let me make a deal."

Altair had looked at her. There was something very different, he was starting to fall for her. It had confused him. It had been years since they were together. It was a feeling renewed, but now him being the victim, but as she kissed him, he was to question her intentions, but the way she was kissing him made him wonder.

Being an assassin is never easy. Altair connected with her thoughts as he grunted. Alyssa, I can't be with you. I can't help that there is something important with you, the reason why I met you.

Altair, I know, I'll stop if you want me to. Alyssa had responded.

The affection I love it so MUCH. The Creed, being who they are and myself are discrete on who they love, they chose those who need to be in the Creed, someone like you compromises the whole deal. On top of which you from another world, another time.

Altair knew that he was being in the hands of a fangirl. He knew that there was probably worse than Alyssa. So much had passed after what happened since she left the flower, the book that he wrote, even her dagger. Altair pulled her closer, feeling the memories flash through his mind. Alyssa gave him a kiss one last time before placing blankets around both of them. Altair dreamed, hearing the echoes of his distant past.

"Then leave by dawn." Altair suggested. "Spend another day here, Edward and I will-"

"No Altair, when I leave, this will all be forgotten, at least by me." Her voice sounded hurt, but she tried to stay strong, Knowing from then on out, nothing would matter.

"Then I won't go against your wishes."

Alyssa approached him. There was a hint of sadness in his eyes. She gave him a light kiss on the cheek, and a small smile. Her head turned towards the wall, allowing her hand to almost touch the portal back to her world. Altair stopped her, turning her in his direction.

"Altair-"

"Alyssa, do you really want to go back? Feeling the deep depression you once had calling life. I saw happiness in your eyes when you stayed here."

"My interest was always this time era, Altair. Don't worry, my subconscious will be able to remind me, just not be able to retrieve these memories, perhaps for the best."

Altair gave her a hug out of affection that he could dig for. There was a look on her face, as if she knew this would happen. That would explain why she acted the way she did around him. Alyssa had enjoyed her short time, even if everything was to be forgotten.

You knew? Since you got here?

Yes Altair, I did. I was like any other fangirl though, at least from this I can imagine. You can also see what is to be expected if you ever run into anyone who are worse than me.

Altair refused to what she was saying, but understood. He gave a rough nod, wishing to know more on her world and how society was than getting in fights all the time.

Then go home, but always remember I will not forget what you have taught me.

Altair, no one does, Even if memories are locked away and forgotten.

With an advance, Alyssa took a deep breathe, walking through the portal. There was a small flash of light as Altair now saw Edward running into the room. They both looked around. Alyssa was gone. Altair saw the artifact crumble as if it was only dirt, that it never existed. He let the remains run through his fingers.

"Altair, where is she?" Edward questioned.

"Alyssa Mae Boettcher!" A voice yelled.

Altair gave to a rude wakening. There was her mother, now standing in her room. Alyssa grabbed for a nearby shirt. Altair was thrown a sweatshirt jacket that Alyssa appeared to wear. There was a look of terror as they both scurried.

"Mom, mom I can explain." Alyssa started.

"You better as well explain. Who the hell this guy is, being in the bedroom, WITH you."

"Mom, I'm 19 I have a right."

"Not until you are married or give us heads up, then that's fine, but as long as you visit you are to have him be in the guest house by the least!"

"Mom, stop, shut up for one second, PLEASE let me explain."

Alyssa had rushed out as her mother was continuing to yell at her. Lou on the other hand was now personally meeting Altair. Scratching his head, Altair lent out his hand. "Hello Lou, the name's Altair."

"Very well Altair, so did you quite literally sleep with my daughter?"

"With all do respect, she's your step-daughter. To answer your previous question, I am sleeping with her, but you must understand that I am not doing anything to hurt her."

"You better talk, if not, we can see you out that door within seconds."

"For the love of GOD!" Alyssa had screamed. "I have a right for opinion! I am not a child, I AM 19! 19!"

"Well, you see-" Altair thought of an excuse, knowing that telling them he was from another world would turn heads. "I have been dating your daughter on and off for many years, she just failed to mention me."

Moments had seemed to pass before Alyssa's mom Audra could calm down. She then gave a glace at Altair who was apparently making up a story that even he himself could believe. Alyssa eventually hopped into Altair's arms, scared of her mom's yelling. They gathered around the table in the dining room, Lou offered a glass of wine to Audra and Altair.

I can not believe we are creating a story that I met you during High School and never mentioned you. Alyssa thought. Of all things, meeting you downtown.

What, would you rather tell the truth?

No, not one bit. They would go insane and god knows whatelse.

Audra sighed, allowing the wine calm her down. "So you guys aren't serious are you?"

Alyssa laughed at the question, but then calmed down. Seeing the look on Audra's face wasn't making the situation any smoother. There was also a cautious look from Lou that made him question what was going to happen, that or on what was already happened. Altair shook his head, only knowing that there wasn't anything serious.

"There won't be anything to worry about, she's too young for her age."

"I respect your opinion." Lou was quite spiffy. "I am sorry to say this, but you must leave."

"Umm, hey-" Alyssa hopped in. "-if he goes, I go with him. Maybe you can drop us off at my place."

"You better be playing in a ball-field for that one."

"Watch it, hang on, she is an adult, you have no right to but into her personal life."

"You got that wrong. I am paying for her rent, I am making sure she has what see needs."

"Audra, you shouldn't talk to her or me in that way. All because you are supporting her with money and makes sure she lives, DOESN'T MEAN you should know what she is doing in her life."

"She should at least be doing something."

"We will talk about this later, I'm taking Alyssa home." Altair said, ending the session.