A/N: Thank you! I appreciate all the lovely reviews. To Guest, I went through the old chapters and looked at the little mistakes and just thought "Really?" I will be extra careful in this chapter.
Decisions
Chapter 6: Disappointment Abound
Connor's POV
After leaving Achilles' house, I summoned a horse and started immediately towards Boston. What would I say to Father? For he himself is not bad, just the association. Stop pitying the fool, Connor! He lives by those principles, and if not for Achilles, you would too. I try to give myself a pep talk in my head, but nothing seems to work. He is my Father and has loved me through all the rough times. I love him and I hope there will be a day that he will see the error in his ways and join my cause.
I wonder what Ista's reaction will be; she will be devastated when I leave. If she doesn't know of Father's true work, she will go back to the village as soon as she gains the knowledge of it. Maybe she could come with me. I go through situations in my head. I chuckle; Ista wouldn't be able to live so far from civilization. She would die without people to talk to! She would be closer to our village though. Discarding the rest of my ideas, I ride on towards Boston.
~Ziio's POV~
It has been a week since my beloved son has gone on a business travel. I lie in bed next to Haytham; it is rare when I get to be this close to him. It is rare when I get to feel him next to me. For a second, I am almost thankful that Ratonhnhak'e:ton is so far from home. No Ratonhnhak'e:ton means no training, no training means more Haytham. I smile at myself. I hear a rumble begin in Haytham's chest before he opens his beautiful hazel eyes. His eyes lift to where they meet mine, a smile plays at his soft lips.
"Good morning, Love." He may be smiling, but I can tell there is something troubling him. Not wanting to ruin the moment, I ignore it.
"Good morning. It has been a long while since we've been able to enjoy a morning alone."
I snuggle a little deeper into his arms, he feels so warm. In this moment I could care less of Ratonhnhak'e:ton 's whereabouts. I tilt my head upward so that my ear grazes Haytham's shoulder; he takes the hint and kisses me. I smile into him. When he is not constantly locking himself away in a study, or training Ratonhnhak'e:ton , he could be as sweet as honey. He doesn't know that I possess knowledge of Ratonhnhak'e:ton and his training. I have known since it began.
"I'm going to get ready for the day; I plan on getting something accomplished." I pull his arms away from my small frame and make my way to the washroom.
"Ziio, I feel like lousing around all day! Why not join me, hm?" I smile down at him.
"You, of all people, do not need to spend a day sleeping in! Come with me to the woods. We can climb trees and go fishing."
We haven't done many romantic things together since Ratonhnhak'e:ton' s training began. There is no way he could disagree.
"I'm sorry, beautiful, but Connor returns today. I need to make sure his missi-travels went smoothly."
He stumbles on what he says about Ratonhnhak'e:ton, but I just think about his denying my offer. Not being the one to let things go to my head, I shrug him off. There is always a way for him to ruin a perfect morning with work. I appreciate that he is so devoted to everything he does, but sometimes it is too much. He must sense my annoyance when he asks if we could go tomorrow.
"Sure, but why not today? Ratonhnhak'e:ton will always be here."
I bite my tongue; I didn't want to verbally show my need for his affection. He knows I love him, but I will never be comfortable with showing weakness. I see remorse pass through his hazel orbs before he starts spewing apologies from his mouth. He knows it takes a lot for me to crack. I assure him that everything is fine before telling him to get up and dressed.
"I'm sorry Ziio. I promise, tomorrow will be absolutely perfect." He gives me a long hug and a kiss, and then he's gone. Gone off to get dressed, then he will have gone off to do some type of work. I sigh. One day when his work is finished I know he will be the doting husband I've always dreamed of him to be. But there is one problem; I want that doting husband now.
~Connor's POV~
I pass the gates into our- my father's- property. This will be extremely hard, but it must be done. I dismount my horse before I start into a slow jog to the doorstep. I open the door and immediately see Father sitting in a tall chair by the fireplace. He didn't have any work today that is obvious. So where's Ista? He turns his head to me.
"Connor! I assume your first mission went well. It is not like it was hard; he was about sixty years old."
He smiles at me, but the smile doesn't reach his eyes; there must've been trouble with Ista. I want to ask if everything is all right, but I came here for something more important. I think about disregarding the lies he's told me, he is my father, I do love him, but he has done so much wrong. I must not crack when I tell him. That will make me appear a weak enemy.
"Father, I did not carry out the mission."
I didn't stutter once. He looks surprised instead of angry. I feel a pang of guilt in my chest; he had faith in me. Stop it! This man and his Order will be the death of you and humanity! I can't stop the guilt-filled expression from grazing my face for a second.
"But, Connor, we had worked so hard! I can't believe you didn't carry it out! I am not angry, with it being your first mission and all, but I must say I am surprised."
"Father, I wasn't afraid. I was doing very well actually until I was about to strike. The man- Achilles- had discovered me. It was from my cross; I forgot to tuck it in my shirt. Achilles immediately noticed. Out of curiosity, I asked why Assassins and Templars engage in ceaseless battle. He then told me a long story of all the wrong your Order has done."
I'm about to speak when Father interrupts. He looks rather perturbed, but not yet angry.
"Well son, it was your folly about your cross and why didn't you kill him when he told you the story!? More importantly, why did you even ask? You know I would've told you the facts as soon as you were inducted!"
"'After I was inducted' are the key words. You know I wouldn't be able to be in an association that has done so much wrong! You hid that from me! You didn't plan on telling me until after you had my trust! You always had my trust! I know that you said there are two different sides to you: work and family. I've known that since I was young; your work side I may not know, but your fatherly-family side I do. And from that side, I know you are much better than that damn Order! You were once and assassin, no? Why did you leave? Either join us once again or we will engage in a fight to the death eventually. I will win, fortunately for both of us, that day is not today!"
I stride to the door not looking back. I've never felt so light and free in my life. I know I will miss my father's guidance. I remember the broken cross and turn back to him.
"Here is your filthy cross!"
I hand it to him forcefully, glaring at him through the whole transaction. I walk to the door once again without saying goodbye. He doesn't respond, completely in awe. The last thing I hear is the door slam shut.
A/N: Connor brought his a-game today! So tell me what you think and REVIEW! Tell me what you think will happen with Connor and Haytham's relationship. Have a very Merry Christmas!