Shit. This was never fun. NEVER.

You know, running from guards every day. They like to pick on me. I was never the best assassin in the bureau, but hey, I was pretty darn good at designing weapons. So, that is why I should never be on the field. But alas, here I am, running for my life.

I looked around quickly, spotting a cart of hay. Really? Could a hiding spot be more obvious? Well, if I was lucky enough, they would think I was too stupid to try and hide in there.

I quickly veered off towards the cart and vaulted into it. I checked my watch whilst in the hay. Twenty minutes to get to the academy.

Well, fuck.

It was take at least 10 to reach the campus, and another 5 to get to class. This hay idea had better work.

It did. They walked by without a second glance. Awesome!

I quickly climbed out of the hay and ran up the wall to the rooftops. Using speed I never thought I had, I ran from rooftop to rooftop.

I made it to the academy grounds with 10 minutes to spare. I briskly walked towards the classroom, making it there after catching my breath.

Walking in, I noticed today's lesson was on the mechanics of the hidden blade. I can't believe it. I've always wanted to know how those things work! I walked quickly to my seat, sitting next to Desmond. He turned to talk to me.

"Psst! Hey! You're later than usual." He said.

"Yeah, some Templar guards were chasing me. Had to book it to make it to class.", I responded.

"Really? Wow, Gavin, would've never thought YOU would be able to escape some guards"

"Gee, thanks Desmond. My self-confidence soars with your statement."

Desmond just rolls his eyes.

"Oh, hey! Did you see? Da Vinci is going to teach us the mechanics of the blade!" Desmond said.

"You seem excited"

"For you, man! You're always saying you want to learn how they work!"

"Yeah, I guess so."

Our conversation is cut short when Professor Da Vinci walks into the room.

"Okay, class, are you ready to learn the mechanics of the hidden blade?" he bellows, having to raise his voice because of the white noise.

"Yes Mr. Da Vinci!" we all yell in response.

"Good, now let us begin"

An hour later, I knew everything about the hidden blade.

"Oh, and Gavin, would you please stay after class?" Mr. Da Vinci says.

I look at Desmond confused. He looks back, just as confused as me.

"Sure, Mr. Da Vinci"

"Thank you"

As I watch the rest of the lass leave, some looking back at me with those mischievous faces people get when they are going to spread some rumors.

Well, Damn.

When everyone is gone, Mr. Da Vinci walks up to my desk, and loads a bag onto it. I look at him quizzically, then look at the bag.

"Excuse me sir, but what is this?", I say, picking up the bag to feel it's weight.

"These are the tools to make a hidden blade, plus some extra stuff, should you get creative", he replies.

"What?"

"It seems the principal, Al Mualim, has noticed your weapon designing skills, and has asked me to give you these supplies to build one, hoping you would create a newer, upgraded version of it."

"Really?", I say, looking at the bag excited, "That's awesome! I can't wait to get started!"

"Also, he has given you a room during lunch time so you may work on the blade privately, and you may take on a partner, too"

"…thanks. Also, can you tell the principal that I am humbled by his offer?", I say, jumping up and getting my stuff ready.

The professor chuckles lightly. "I will do that Gavin. Now head to lunch, and go brag about your new assignment. You know you want to"

"You bet I do!", I yell, slinging the bag around my shoulders.

"Bye Mr. Da Vinci!"

"Bye Gavin!"

(AN: Okay, this section is in third person, instead of first. I'm gonna be doing this every last section of each chapter, to expand my horizons. If you guys don't like it, tell me, I'll stop)

After slinging his bag onto his shoulder, then the other bag on the respective shoulder, he headed towards the lunchroom, then after getting his food, headed outside to sit under the tree to eat with his friends.

"Oi, Gavin, you're late!", Shaun replied, sounding worried

"Yeah, sorry, had to stay back at Da Vinci's class so he could give me this.", Gavin said, taking the bag and handing it to Shaun.

"Wow, there's a lot of stuff in here, it mostly being metal", he replied, handing it around so everybody could see.

"Yeah! Al Mualim apparently wants me to create a 'Hidden Blade 2.0'.", He replied.

"Really? I guess he finally noticed your skills", He asked.

"Yep", he replied, sitting down.

"Also, he said I could ask someone to help me, and I get a private room during lunch to work on it ", he added.

"Oh? Can I help?", Shaun replied, blushing.

"Uh, sure? Why are you blushing?", Gavin asked.

"N-no reason!", Shaun replied, turning back to his lunch.

Gavin looked behind him, noticing Lucy, Rebecca, Desmond, and Ezio snickering.

"What?"

"Oh, nothing", they all replied.

Gavin looked at them with a bored expression.

"…you're not planning something, are you? Whatever it is, it had better not end up like your 'water balloon roof extravaganza.'"

They looked at him, glaring.

"What?", he looked back at them, "It's not my fault you accidentally dropped a water balloon filled with worms on Al Mualim's head"