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~Chapter 1~ Home
Years passed and you turned seventeen, your father trained you as best as he could, you learned how to fight, how to blend in a crowd, how to avoid guards, how to kill in a silent way, even taught you how to pick pocket people, sometimes an assassin runs out of funds and needs to do this, but just in emergencies of course.

You have been thinking of how to tell your father that you wanted to go back to Firenze to see Ezio, but whenever you tried to get the topic he changed it or said he was too busy doing other things, you decided to just ignore it but sometimes it made you feel sad, you didn’t have any friends because of your training and the only people you knew were the maids of the house, some of your French siblings and the people of the order you were in.

Your ceremony was meant to be in a few days and your dad was preparing all that was required, you were anxious because of it and you decided that after your ceremony you would go straight to Firenze to see Ezio with or without his permission.

The night of your ceremony everything was in place, you had your assassin uniform, it was the one your mother used to wear, The colors were the typical ones, white and red and the brown of the leather, it was really heavy but didn’t look like it, it fitted your feminine features but also made you look strong, all your abdomen was covered by a thick corset of leather and of course the big insignia of the assassins in iron, your pants were made of leather too but they were less thicker, you had a white longed sleeve shirt under the corset , and on top of everything you had your white raincoat without sleeves, it had red in the ends and the emblematic hood, also wearing your favorite knee-boots and your pair of hidden blades that matched just perfect with the insignia.

The mentor started with the famous speech, then they proceed with the mark in your left ring finger, pain covered all your body and it squeezed but just for a moment, afterwards, the last part, the leap of faith, your father made you practice this ever since you started the training, over and over again, you have had mastered it but in this moment you felt so nervous, this time was different, this was THE leap of faith, you took a really deep breath and touching the bracelet Ezio had given you, you jumped, seconds passed and then you were in the hay, everything was over, you were now a part of the assassins, your father was waiting inside the brotherhood building, it was now or never, you have accomplished your commitment of becoming an assassin now you could go back to Ezio. You walked fast and hugged your father and then told him with no setbacks what you wanted.

-Father I want to Go back to Firenze to see… -You didn’t finish the sentence, your father have raised a finger to make you keep silence.

-I know. –He said with a smile in his face –Just be as careful as you can (Y/N), I’ve been in contact with Giovanni and things are going bad in Firenze. –He told you with a worried tone.

-I will padre, please do not worry about me. –You gave him a small smile and hugged him again this time you two stood there, your father, now older with some wrinkles and grey hair growing, caressed your beautiful (H/C)(H/T) hair, you felt like you were still a little girl and in some way you were, but you never let anyone see it but him.

-I will prepare everything you will need, I don’t know if you want to stay in the Auditore house or do you prefer somewhere else.

-No father I will find someplace to stay, don’t worry about that. It would be good if I leave tomorrow morning. – You said trying to hide your excitement, the soon you left the soon you will see him.

-Of course mio caro, well then, let’s go home and take some rest, tomorrow will be a busy day for you.

-Va bene padre.

With this you too headed home to rest, when you finally arrived your father told the maids exactly what to do and you went straight to your room, you stripped out your clothes and put on your nightwear, you didn’t even bother in taking a bath, you just simply brushed your (H/C) hair and then went to bed, before sleeping you placed your right wrist, it was the one with the bracelet, in your chest really close to your heart, and with a big peace inside of you, you fell asleep.

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The morning arrived and everything was ready, your things were packed, the carriage was ready to take you back to Firenze and your father was waiting in the entrance, you decided to put on some simply clothes, it wasn’t good to attract the attention with your assassin robes, so you put a white longed sleeve shirt and some brown pants with your favorite boots and to hide your assassin mark you were wearing gloves.

Before leaving your room, you took a second to watch it, every single detail of it, remembering all the good and bad times you passed here, everything was worth it for this specific moment, smiling, you left it and went downstairs, your dad was waiting with a serious expression.

-is it everything alright father? –you asked concerned because of his expression stepping closer to him, is he unhappy because of you leaving?

-Yes (Y/N) everything is just fine mio caro, please be safe.- he said avoiding your eyes, something was wrong but you decided to ignore it.

-Si padre, I will be careful, do not worry anymore. –You answered and gave him a warm hug, he returned it and it felt strange, it was like he wasn’t just saying “see you soon” he was like saying “goodbye”, pain stabbed your heart, you felt something was not right because of this behavior but you could not take a step back, this was the point of no return.

- Arrivederci padre, take care you too. –You said, he nodded and helped you to get in the carriage, you saw him closing the door and heard how the horseman shouted to the horses, trough the window you saw him waving at you with a sad face, with him were 3 maids doing the same as him but their expressions were neutral, finally you turned to see the bracelet and smiled in the dumbest way possible, you were going back home.

The trip took almost a week it was a really long trip between countries, but finally you made it, you felt chills all over your body when you entered the city, all the beautiful buildings, the churches, the houses, the people, and for your surprise there was a fight in the middle of the street, the carriage had to stop because of it and you went out to see what was the matter, and you widened your eyes when you saw that familiar face.

-Insieme per la vittoria! –You could hear him scream, his voice has changed for a good, when he was younger he sounded a bit feminine but now he had the voice of a young man, you could hear how the other screamed as well, you were at the very back of the crowd it was hard to see so you break through it.

-Silenzio my friends! Silenzio. –He continued as you were getting closer to him. –Grazie, Do you know what brings us here tonight? HONOR! Vieri de’ Pazzi Slanders my family’s name and forces his own miseries upon us if we… -You were considerably close but not enough to let him see you, he was giving his speech when someone at the other side of the street shouted.

-Enough of your nonsense Grullo!- you heard the voice of another boy, he was accompanied by other men just as young as him, in that moment you knew this wasn’t going to end well.

-Buona sera, Vieri! We were just talking about you. I’m surprised to see you here. I thought the Pazzi hired others to do their dirty work. - you laughed at that, he was always like this when there was trouble, you remembered how he defended you from the bullies, they always said that you were like a boy and that made you feel bad, but he was always there to help you out.

-It’s your family that cries for guards when there is trouble, codardo, afraid to handle things yourself.-the other boy replied, that got you right in the nerves, no one will insult the family that saw you grow up, you unfolded your hands and started to move your fingers to warm them up for the fight that obviously was coming.

-Your sister seemed quite satisfied with the ‘handling’ I gave her earlier.-Ezio said with a playful tone and turned back to see his guys, you couldn’t help but laugh with the crowd, he always used the excuse of the sister.

-Uccidetelo! –the other boy screamed and you saw how a rock flew through the air and landed right in ezios lips, that made you burn in rage and as the other boys run you did as well, you jumped and landed in one of vieri’s bullies, he was in the ground and you on top of him, you started to punch him in the face over and over again, there was blood in your fists and your shirt, when he seemed unconscious you felt how another guy grabbed you from behind you punched him with your elbow and he let you go, then you kicked him right in the balls he blend and you finished him with a side kick, you tried to find Ezio in the sea of punches and kicks and you saw him head butting another guy but another one was getting closer to him from behind, you ran and tackled him, he punched his head in a pillar of stone so he blacked out instantly, when Ezio finished with the other bullie he turned to you.

-Grazzie amico… -when you turned he widened his eyes at the sight that you were a girl, by the reaction you could tell that he didn’t recognize you, he was about to say something when another voice was heard.

-Ehi! Behind you! –you recognized that voice almost instantly, and it seemed that he did as well.

-Federico? What are you doing here?- Ezio got distracted by his brother, he was about to answer him when he saw you.

-(Y/N)… is that you? –he hesitated but said this to you, you nodded and smiled Ezio looked at you confused and then he seem to remember you.

-Oh dio, (Y/N) it is really you. –Ezio said excited and gave you a hug you returned it, but Federico then broke the moment.

-Bene, bene you two are really happy to see each other but this is not the time, let’s see how many of them we can ruin before they get the best of us. –you laughed and then prepared for the others that were coming, you pinned down one by one with punches, kicks and even tackling them, it was no big deal, one or two gave you really good punches in your body and face, but nothing serious only some bruises and a few cuts.

Once they were all in the grown and groaning in agony you turned to face Ezio and stepped closer to him.

-We should go to a doctor, this doesn’t look good.-you said to him while grabbing gently his chin to see the cut.

-(Y/N) is right Ezio, the sooner we’re done with the doctor the sooner we can sleep… -Federico agreed with you and with that you three headed to see the doctor.

Besides of the cut on Ezio’s face he also helped you to clean your wounds and gave you a liquid for the bruises, when you gave him the money he stared at one of your fingers and then back at you, you gave him a death stare and shacked your head, he seemed to get the message and didn’t say anything, you sighed in relief and put your gloves on again.

-We should head home, I’m sure father will be happy to see you (Y/N) also he’s sure wondering where we’ve gone Ezio.

-I don’t know, maybe I should visit him tomorrow, it’s getting late and well I don’t want to hear the lecture he will give to Ezio.-you said laughing in the last part, Ezio rolled his eyes at you and gave you that smirk he always does in the way that only he knows, Federico insisted in you to come to their house, you finally agreed, certainly the Auditore were the only people that could make you re think your choices.

Federico dared you three to make a little race before going home, you had to go on top of one of the churches nearby, they started to run really fast but you didn’t stay behind, you passed over Federico and when you were about to pass Ezio he was already in the finish line.

-Wow… you are faster than I remember Ezio. –You told him trying to catch breath from the race.

-You are not bad either (Y/N) and It really surprised me how you could kick those bastardos, where did you learn to fight like that? –you didn’t know what to say but for your luck Federico interrupted again.

-Well seems like I’m getting old for this.- you and Ezio turned to face him, you were smiling, it had been such a long time since you felt like this, a child again.

-There is one last thing I want to show you, follow me. –Federico said and started to climb one of the towers of the church, you were just behind him and then Ezio, and you felt a bit uncomfortable because you could feel his gaze checking out your ass making you flush in a pale pink. When Federico was on top he helped you to get onto it and then Ezio.

The sight was beautiful, the dark sky with the stars and the moon illuminating Firenze, you have had missed this place, your beautiful home.

-It is a good life we have, brother. –Federico said and grabbed Ezio by the arm.

-The best, may it never changes- he said in response to Federico and him in return said.-And it may never change us.

You felt how Ezio grabbed you and put his arm around the back of your neck resting it in your shoulders, everything was just like it used to be in the good old days.

-Alright enough of that, we should really go home, (Y/N) must be tired from the trip. –Federico said but Ezio then got distracted by something.

-Va bene, you two can go ahead, I will make a quick visit to Christina.-Ezio said and suddenly you felt how everything just fell apart, who was that Christina?

-Ezio let Christina sleep. –Federico said and looked really done with the silly reaction of his brother.

-There will be enough of time for that… later, (Y/N) I hope you rest well, ciao. -Ezio said to you in a playful tone and then climbed down the tower.

You felt something aching inside of you, you knew exactly what it was but you didn’t want to face it and neither accept it.

-He doesn’t remember… the promise. -Federico said to you when he noticed your pained look.

-Even you do, I think it was a mistake to come here.-you said giving up any hope you have on him, you hold back your tears and then gave him an empty laugh, there was a really long and uncomfortable silence after that.

-(Y/N) are you an assassin already? –Federico snapped you out of your bubble of pain, you looked directly at him, and he was looking at the sky calmly.

-Wha… what are you talking about? What is an assassin? –you lied to him and made yourself the innocent.

-My father told me everything, about him, the creed, your family, why did you leave, everything. –He said and looked at you. - That’s why you are wearing gloves, you have the mark don't you? -It was impossible to lie, you nodded and then remove your glove.

-yes, I am an assassin, when did he tell you? - You asked him and put on your glove again.

-Like a month ago, it was by accident, I found the hidden door he has in his studio and well he couldn’t lie to me, you know I’m very good at telling who lies and who says the truth. –Federico replied laughing and you knew he was right; he always caught you and Ezio when you were up to something.

-Does he know? Ezio… -you questioned him concerned, maybe it was time to tell him why you left.

-No, my dad says he is just too young, and besides, would you imagine him going around with a hidden blade? Firenze will fall apart. –You couldn’t help but burst into laughter, you could hear the people below asking themselves what was that sound, so you shut up.

-Si, I suppose you are right, are you training already?-you asked again in an eager tone, this was amazing, you didn’t have to lie to him about what you are at least.

-Father says we will start soon, but he hadn’t tell me when, you know him always mysterious. Well I think it’s time to go home. You still up for another race?- Federico said as he stood up from where he was sitting, and looked at you with a sparkle in his eyes.

-Stai scherzando? of course I am.- you told him and quickly you two were climbing down and jumping from roof to roof, as you two moved around the city, you were thinking about Ezio, has he forgotten what he said? Is he just playing around? Do you matter to him the same way you did before? That last one was enough to make your eyes watery, but you kept focused in the race and before you even noticed you were in the entrance of the Auditore house.
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INsieme per la vittoria: together for victory
Grullo: Stupid
Buono sera: Good evening
Codardo: Coward
Uccidetelo: Kill him
Amico: friend
Oh dio: Oh god/my
Arrivederci: Good bye