Disclaimer: I do not own Assassins Creed 2 nor am I trying to make any profits from this story. I do, however, own my lovely Aria and my other OCs.
Also, this chapter is MA at the end. R&R, loves!
Interlude 1
"Addio, mia figlia." Mario said as he hugged me. I squeezed him to me, wishing he wasn't going so soon. It was sad to see him go but I knew that he couldn't stay here forever. He had Monteriggioni to take care of as well as Maria and Claudia. I almost wished I could go with him; I hadn't seen home in such a long time but I had a duty to fulfill here.
"Ciao, mio padre!" I whispered back before leaning back and smiling brightly at him. I didn't want him to know I was so sad that he was leaving. Before I released him, I added in a low tone, "When are we to join Ezio to the order, papa?" We had spoken of doing so not too long ago but La Volpe and Paolo were unable to travel to Venezia.
Mario released me and moved back, smiling as he ruffled my long brown hair into a tangled mess. I huffed at him and stepped away, running my hair through the strands with a playful glare on my face. I looked down as he laughed, focusing on my hair when he brought his knuckle forward and pushed my chin up so I would look at him. It was a sweet, fatherly gesture and I knew I would miss the little things like this the most. "Don't you worry yourself about that, Aria. We shall be here when the time is right."
I smiled at the older man - my father and replied, "bene, papa. Keep your secrets then."
"I intend to." Mario replied charmingly and winked at me. I enjoyed seeing the Auditore charm coming out in him. It was easy to see that he and Ezio were related. He went over to Ezio, who was hugging his mother and sister goodbye and the two women walked my way as the men conversed.
Bringing my eyes back to the two women, I held out my hands and Maria did the same, squeezing my fingers and kissing my cheeks. "I hate to see you all go. It will be quite lonely without you here." I said as Claudia wrapped her arm around my waist at the same time Maria did. I was so glad that they had accepted mine and Ezio's engagement without a fuss. Claudia had looked unsure but then she smiled brightly and said she wouldn't want any other sister in law.
"You have Ezio," Claudia giggled and I smiled, nodding. That was right - I did have Ezio. He was mine now.
"Just take care of him, cara." Maria said quietly and I nodded more solemnly this time. I didn't want her to think I didn't take that request seriously. She grinned suddenly and said, "I know how much trouble he can be." She winked, leaving me surprised as she and Claudia openly laughed at my expression. I laughed with them, happy to see that Maria was finally opening up to her family again. I knew it had to be hard for her.
"I will keep him out of trouble, lo giuro."
"Grazie, cara." Maria replied and hugged me before boarding the ship. I noticed Claudia had stayed glued to my side.
"Nervous about the trip, tesoro?" I asked as her eyes flitted around the dock, looking for something. Or someone, I thought with a grin. Where was Dante anyway? Her chocolate brown eyes met mine and she smiled shyly.
"I had thought Dante would come to see me off or…" She trailed off, blushing lightly. I laughed and squeezed her to me. She wanted him to come with her - it was so obvious and adorable.
"He will be here." I said confidently and she nodded, biting her lip and looking unsure. If I knew Dante, and I certainly did, he was struggling with the choice to stay here and protect the bow and I or going with Claudia. If he didn't go with Claudia and broke her heart - I would have to kick his ass. Well, after Ezio got done with him. Claudia told me that Ezio and Federico would beat down any man that mistreated her, just like older brothers should. A horn sounded as Claudia and I talked and promised to send letters all the time. It signified that it was time to go. Claudia looked as if she was going to cry as she glanced around and did not see Dante. I tapped my foot impatiently against the stone - he was cutting it too close. I gave her another hug before she went aboard the ship and did the same for my father, making him promise to write.
Ezio came to my side and rested his arm around my waist, making the frown disappear from my face momentarily. He whispered in my ear as he waved to his family, "I will fucking kill him." Claudia was crying openly now and I shook my head.
"He'll be here," I assured him and praying that Dante would not let me down.
"He's running out of time, cara." Ezio said angrily as they ship started moving out of the docks.
"He'll be here." I said a second time, feeling less confident than before. I swear, if he didn't show then he was going to regret it. Suddenly a rush of wind blew past Ezio and I and I saw Dante sprinting toward the ship. His gray hood fell off his head and his blonde hair was in disarray. Claudia called his name as he stopped at the end of the dock, unable to reach the ship with a jump. Looking around, he jumped on another docked ship and ran to the end of it before leaping toward the other boat. He hit the side, rather hard (Ezio and I both sucked in a pained breath at the sight) and slipped down until he found hold on some netting strung over the side. He climbed to the top and pulled himself over before walking calmly to Claudia.
Claudia threw herself in his arms and he lifted her small frame before kissing her passionately. I grinned over at a scowling Ezio, though he, too, seemed pleased with the outcome, "I told you he would come."
"I never doubted you, Aria." Ezio said and kissed my cheek before we waved goodbye to our friends and family leaving. I met Dante's blue eyes and he nodded at me - to which I nodded back. I was proud of him for choosing the right thing. I could protect myself and he shouldn't have to give up his hearts desires for me. Besides, Ezio would keep me safe from harm.
We left the docks once the ship was too far for us to see and I began to walk back to the Headquarters before Ezio pulled me off that path.
"What are we doing?" I asked as he pulled us through the winding alleys of the floating city. We came upon a gondola and Ezio got on first before turning and holding his hand out to me. I settled next to him as the gondolier set off. I asked Ezio again.
"We will no longer be staying at the Headquarters, mia dolce." Ezio replied, smirking at me as I eagerly awaited an explanation. None came so I pushed the matter, wishing to know where we would stay. "If you must know," Ezio began with a smile, "We will be staying at your old palazzo. I was thinking that we could have a sort of safe haven for Assassins in the city. It is certainly big enough."
I thought about his plan. It was a good idea - brilliant, really. I teased him, "Ezio, what is this? When did you become so wise?"
Ezio smirked at me and winked, "I believe it was when I asked you to marry me. Wisest thing I have ever done, if I do say so myself." I blushed, he was so sweet and thoughtful and I constantly wondered what I had done to deserve such love from another. Ezio cupped my face, running his thumb over my reddened cheeks and lips. His eyes were locked on my lips and I unconsciously darted my tongue out to wet them and ended up licking his thumb. Ezio took in a deep breath and I looked up at his honey eyes, seeing the deep golden color of desire rising in them. It excited me and I bit my lip, teasing him some more. I knew he loved that. He glanced at the gondolier, who didn't seem to be paying any attention us but really, you couldn't know, so Ezio leaned into me and whispered lowly into my ear, "There will be no others in that home tonight - I hope you realize what you're getting yourself into; teasing me like that." He blew into my ear lightly and I fought to keep the moan rising to my throat but then he licked the side of my ear and I couldn't help but let out a pleased sigh.
His hand squeezed my thigh, coming dangerously close to the apex of my thighs but I grabbed his hand, pulling him over so I could reply, "Ezio, you underestimate me, yet again. I'm not entirely sure that you know what you are getting in to." Dropping my voice even lower, adding a purr to my words, I whispered, "Ricordate che quando si e sotto di me, gridando il mio nome e chiedendo di piu."
For the first time ever, Ezio's cheeks reddened ever so slightly and he looked at me in shock as I smiled and kissed his cheek sweetly. I brushed my hand over his erection discreetly and smirked victoriously at his speechlessness. It wasn't often that I shocked Ezio out of words. I was feeling quite proud of myself. He shifted uncomfortably in the gondola but his golden eyes never left mine. The gondolier pulled up the dock nearby my home and I paid him, saving Ezio an awkward encounter and began to walk home. I did not get too far before Ezio pulled me into a deserted alleyway and pushed me up against the stone wall roughly. The breath was knocked out of my chest for a second but I didn't have much time to compose myself before Ezio was kissing me furiously. I melted into his kiss, letting his hands run over my body, squeezing and teasing all the right spots. I reach down and squeezed his erection and he growled, surprising me. I had not ever heard him make that noise before.
"Please." Ezio panted as I rubbed my hand along him. He added desperately, "Ho bisogno di te ora."
"Tell me what you want, Ezio." I murmured as I kissed his neck - nipping at his pulse on his neck. He groaned as I went to my knees and kissed his erection through the fabric and his fingers dug into my hair as I kissed upward. We hadn't done this before and I wasn't really sure what to do but he seemed to enjoy it so far.
"You know what I want." Ezio said forcefully and I grinned up at him.
"I do." I blew slowly through the fabric and he twitched at the feeling. I unbuttoned his brown pants and released him to me but then I froze, not moving and looked up to Ezio. "Say it, Ezio."
"What?" Ezio asked, sounding beyond frustrated. I raised a brow at him but just barely let the tip of my tongue touch his cock. He sucked in a hiss of air and pulled my head toward him, wanting more but I resisted, wanting to hear it still. He sighed exasperatedly but I could tell that he was loving this. "Aria, please."
"Say it," I purred and repeated my action from before, this time slower. Ezio began growling at me - the sound reverberating from his chest. It was so sexy and arousing - I wasn't sure why but I wanted to ravish him from that sound alone.
"Aria. Put. Your. Mouth. On. My. Dick. Now!" He growled out demandingly and put so much emphasis on each word that I rewarded him, taking him as far as I could into my mouth. He groaned and placed his palms on the wall in front of him to hold himself up. While he was in my mouth, I ran my tongue along him, enjoying his taste and the feeling and Ezio moaned again. I looked up at him, while he was still in my mouth and his golden eyes begged me for more. So, I gave him more. I went back up and down, running my tongue along him before I wrapped my hand around him. He let out a strangled moan as I began to move my hand up and down while my mouth was still on him. It wasn't long until he was coming and he tried to move away, as to not come in my mouth but I refused, taking it all and swallowing it.
Ezio was breathing hard when I rose with a smirk on my face, wiping my mouth with my hand. "Where did you learn to do that so well?" He asked as he buttoned his pants. I blushed, not wanting to tell him that I had asked Teodora and Rosa for… tips. I had been wanting to do this for him but I didn't want it to be horrible. The two women had laughed so much when I asked - it had been so embarrassing. I didn't want to repeat that experience.
"My little secret, Ezio." I said and smiled at him before walking toward my house. I swayed my hips, looking back at the man I loved. "Come on, Ezio. We have a house to break in." I laughed as he immediately began to walk and even passed me up on the way. As he opened the door to our new living arrangements, he said as I passed by him,
"My turn."
A/N: Oookay, so I haven't ever really wrote a scene like that *blush* I hope it was okay. You all may be wondering why this chapter is called Interlude 1. Well, I don't really have much time for writing lately - what with midterms and work but I wanted to give you wonderful readers something. So, I've come up with this idea. There is a few year time gap before the ship comes back from Cyprus and I thought I could fill that time with short chapters about Ezio and Aria's time living with one another. But, the main part of this plan is to: Let the readers choose the type of situations they want to see our two assassins in. These will be short chapters but they can be like the two cooking together in their new home, first big fight, sexy shorts, etc. etc. (If you can't tell, I don't have many ideas for this.) If you all don't give me any ideas then I will make a few or something, haha. I probably won't be moving on with the actual storyline for a month or so. Please review and tell me what you want to see - and if you liked the first little short. It was a little more adult then I usually do but I wanted to challenge myself with it. I love all of my readers! You all are what keeps me going :D
Translations:
Addio - goodbye.
lo giuro - I swear.
Ricordate che quando si e sotto di me, gridando il mio nome e chiedendo di piu - Remember that when you are underneath me, crying my name and begging for more.
ho bisogno di te ora - I need you now.
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