The townspeople gather on the bridge. The rumors of an attempt on Queen Elsa's life couldn't be true, could they?

Two men sit under a lamppost, watching peasants and nobles alike creep towards the gates.

"Of course not, she's got those powers, froze the whole town last summer, even the fjord."

"Doesn't mean people couldn't get her from behind. They say those hooded people, you know the ones with the wrist blades? Anyway, they say that a bunch of em' are hangin' around the ports, even got their own boat."

The wealthier looking man stares at his friend, surprised by the news. "They've got their very own boat and the guards still haven't done anything about the situation?"

"That's the thing, they can't find it, all I know is that my friend's son Nev, stablehand, good lad, sees em' come in. They must tip off the guards during the night to keep from being discovered." The man answers, picking his teeth in between his fingernails. He then proceeds to grab a leftover piece of meat from his mouth, wiping it on his grimy, plain brown overcoat.

"They probably just kill them you know?"

"I- I'm gonna forget you said that… My brother's in the guard. And..." The man gets cut off by a young man running into him.

The young man turns around, but continues to run, "Sorry!"

Ares shakes his head at his brother as he continues to make his way through the street, weaving in and out of people. "I should have left you back at the castle."

"They'll be fine Ares, Elsa and Anna are surrounded by guards, unless you're referring to the guy I bumped into, I'm sure he's fine too. Besides, meeting Arendelle's brotherhood is pretty important. How the fuck did they know your name by the way?"

"I don't know Bryn, just keep an eye out for a building with our flag."

"Could they have been watching us?"

"It's possible."

Bryn trails his brother, and notices blood covering his right sleeve. "You should have really cleaned up, you look like a madman traipsing around in that."

Ares is still wearing the same blood-soaked clothes, missing his left sleeve entirely.

"I don't traipse, and besides, there was no time."

"Well at least the interrogation went well. So, have you changed your mind about going?"

"Yes, but only because I know Hans will never stop coming after us if we don't get to him first."

Bryn sticks his arm out to the side, forcing Ares to stop walking. "Look, for the things I said earlier... This isn't an apology… Okay, this is an apology. I'm sorry for what I said. I was just mad, but.. If you want to retire after this... I'm okay with that, we have to grow up sometime right? It's not your job to look after me anymore."

Ares places his hand on his brother's shoulder. "Bryn, it's okay, you say a lot of dumb things, but that's because you're stupid." Ares gives off a little smirk, "but I'm your big brother, it will always be my job to look after you."

Bryn can't help but to smile, and nods. "Eventually I'm gonna have to start catching up."

"Never gonna happen," Ares says, as he gives his brother a shove.

Bryn stumbles off, laughing as he looks down at the floor. Bryn glances up to notice the flag, and points it out. "Hey! Found it!"

Ares turns left down the other alley, and begins to head towards the front door. "Great job Bryn, let's go talk to them."

Ares slowly opens the door and walks in, "Hello?"

He is greeted by a battle-axe swinging right towards him, Ares is quick to duck. It lodges itself into the door, splintering the wood.

Ares looks at his attacker wielding the axe, a brotherhood assassin.

Before either of them can do anything a voice from the back of the room catches everyone's attention.

"Enough Matthew, these two are our guests."

The man named Matthew lowers his weapon and calmly leaves the room, "Yes sir."

Ares turns to the voice, "Alec, I want answers and I want them now."

"Ask away," the man makes a slight gesture with his hands, giving Ares the proverbial stage.

Before he can open his mouth, Bryn joins in the conversation. "How did you know my brother's name?"

"I know yours too Bryn, simple answer, we've been watching you."

"Watching us? For how long? And why?"

"A long time ago, the old leader of this faction made a deal with King Adgar," Alec waits to see if the two are still following, and continues. "The deal they struck entailed the brotherhood protecting the royal family, most specifically his daughters, Elsa and Anna. Who you two have seemed to become very well acquainted with…" Alec eyes them both, but keeps his eyes trained on Ares for a few seconds longer than his younger brother.

"Sadly, our old mentor died with the king on their ship, but since then, I've kept that promise."

Ares interrupts his story, "Wait wait wait, protect them? Where the fuck were you when Arendelle was frozen?"

"We were trying to decide whether to kill the queen or not."

Silence fills the room. Ares and Bryn both look up at the man, their breaths not making a sound.

"Touch her and I swear to God I'll kill you, I don't give a damn if you're brotherhood or not!"

"And Kane told me Bryn was the hot-tempered one, calm down Ares. At the time, we were thinking about Arendelle, it's clear she's no threat anymore. Anyways, back to what I was saying before you so rudely interrupted me. We are tasked with protecting the royal family, so you think we wouldn't notice Alex's two apprentices running amuck in the castle?"

Now it was Bryn's turn to interrupt. "Alex? How do you know him?"

"The night of the coronation, who do you think he had business with? We knew you guys were in the city. Alex, what of him now?"

For the first time in forever, Bryn's feelings resurface. "H-he's gone."

Ares interrupts, "Prince Hans did it, we need your help. Not only is Hans guilty for taking the life of a brotherhood assassin, but he's also a Templar. Him and his whole damn family. He's also responsible for the attack on the queen and princess today. If it's your job to protect them, you'll help us, because he won't stop until they're dead... Please... We can't do this without you."

"Alright, me and my team will help," the man pauses, seeing Bryn open his mouth.

"Wait what? It's that easy?"

Alec answers Bryn, taking his anticipated interruption in stride. "Not only is it my job to protect the royal family, but an unwritten rule of the Creed is to stop the Templar Order, you and your brother seem to have forgotten that during your 3 month excursion. Tomorrow we leave, we have a ship at the docks, meet us there at sundown, and I'll introduce you to the rest of the team."

Ares looks to Alec, "Thank you."

The man nods, and turns as the brothers do the same, and walk out the door.