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Chapter 3 -Bad Omen-
You ignored Ezio the whole way to the destination, he made fun of you, you couldn’t forgive that, he laughed and basically said that women are weak but if you wanted, you could kick his ass off right in the middle of the street just to make him feel what you were feeling right now, but it would be only just a waste of time considering that both of you could get caught by guards.

The first letter you had to deliver was for a couple, if they could be called like that, they were a man that looked like he was half drunk and a courtesan, the man gave you a perverted look and that was the last thing you needed right now, you shacked you head and took some steps towards him ready to vent all your anger but Ezio stopped you with his right hand and put you behind him, the man laughed and said.

-Don’t worry boy we are not contagious… least I’m not- he winked at you and then walked away with the woman, you felt sick and rolled your eyes, Ezio kept watching until the couple disappeared in the crowd and then focused his gaze on you, like checking if you were alright, just to make sure of it.

The second letter, was for a man that looked like a thief, in fact it was a thief, the delivery was in a roof, a really singular place for just the delivery of a letter, he seemed nervous and asked if you have been followed, of course you weren’t but still, this was getting weirder.

-Tell your father that they’re moving tonight he should as well. –The man said and ran as if the devil were chasing him.

-Who’s moving? –Ezio inquired but he was already gone. –These are the kinds of deliveries I’ve been doing, I wonder what my father is up to. –he sighed and looked at you.

-Maybe that is why he wants to talk to you, let’s hurry and pick the last letter. –you told him and ran off, he behind you, jumping from roof to roof you made it to the pigeon cages and took the message.

-Should I read it? –Ezio looked at you begging for permission, it was tempting but it wasn’t the right time to do it.

-No, let’s go back to your father and hear what he has to say. –The deliveries, the people, all this important talk, everything was mysterious, Giovanni has always been like that, maybe he was going to tell Ezio the truth or maybe it was just your imagination. In a few minutes you and him were standing in the door of the studio, but something didn’t feel right and it wasn’t, Ezio opened the door and for your surprise the studio looked like a war field, everything had been turned upside down.

-What the hell… -Those were the only words that came out of your mouth almost like a gasp, Ezio was as shocked as you but he managed to dodge a flying but clumsy punch.

-Oh ser Ezio! Thank god. –One of the maids, Annetta, said in apologize, she looked pretty nervous

-What happened? Where is everyone? –You could notice some panic in Ezio’s voice, you don’t remember the last time you could see him afraid of something.

-They took your father and brothers to the palazzo della signoria, to prison!

-Where are Claudia and Maria? –You asked quickly before Ezio could say it, if they took them, then Giovanni must have discovered something important.

-Ezio… (Y/N)… -The sweet voice of Claudia filled your ears and made both of you sigh in relief, Ezio drew near her and hugged her, she seemed to be fine but Maria not so much.

-Claudia, what happened to your mother? –You looked at Maria and walked slowly examining her, she was slightly trembling and her eyes were wide open, she blinked as normal but she didn’t speak when you two entered. –She Is in shock. –You said and kneeled to take her hand softly, she recognized you and smiled but still, she couldn’t say a word.

-It’s not safe here, is there some place you can take them? –Ezio asked Annetta and she mentioned her sister’s house. –(Y/N) you should go with them, and make sure they arrive safe,in the meantime I’ll go see my father.

-Wait, you won’t get rid of me that easy; I’m coming with you Ezio. –You tried not to sound irritated but failed. –I’m sure they will be fine, I have to talk to your father as well just wait for me I have to look for something, It won’t take much. –Ezio told you something but you were on your way to your room, thank god they didn’t searched in there, everything was in place as you left it, roaming through one of your bags you found your hidden blades, it will be too risky going around with your robes, without mentioning the explanation you would have to give everybody, so you just took your gabardine, putting your hood up and testing your hidden blades you bustled downstairs again, Annetta and the Auditore women had took off already, Ezio was waiting.

-Let’s go. –You said and walked past him.

-ehi! What’s with the change of clothing? –Ezio asked teasing you as he walked behind, you rolled your eyes in irritation, and hurried up to an alleyway and then to the roofs, the palazzo was quite far and once you were close enough the sight of an archer made you stop and kneel to stay out of their vision, your eyes were scanning the zone identifying many archers in the rooftops nearby, at least 5, they were more attentive than usual, someone knew you were coming.

-Why did you stop? –Ezio asked panting and kneeled like you.

-There are 5 archers in the rooftops in case you didn’t notice –your hand moved around pointing them one by one, you had only two way outs, one finish them off and go without preoccupation but then Ezio would be flooding you with questions, or two, be the bait and let Ezio go and see his father but then you wouldn’t talk to him and know what he discovered, “cazzo…” you mumbled under your breath.

-let’s hurry, if something happens we just run.-Ezio said and stood up.

-Ezio they can KILL US! This is not a game of chase, we can die. –You did emphasis in the word “kill” just to see how he will react, his face was completely serious, not even with that spark of muckiness that he always has.

-I know, that’s why we are going to be faster than them. –In seconds he was running ahead, you went just behind him, some guards screamed and even threw arrows, but they were just too stupid to even hit any of you, you considered killing them but for your own sake and Ezio’s you didn’t.

You two climbed the palazzo as stealthy as possible making it to the first top but there was an archer, you sneaked behind him to avoid any physical encounter but he heard the footsteps and turned, Ezio was the first to attack the punch landed right in the nose breaking it an making blood spilt all over the guard’s face, you were trying to figure out where to climb to get to the top and got distracted, Ezio’s screams alerted you, the guard had tossed him off the roof, he was barely holding with one hand.

-Say hello to your ancestors from me. –The guard said and started to crush Ezio’s fingers with his foot over and over, damn everything, you ran like the devil and stabbed the guards back with your hidden blade and twisted it inside him, you could feel his how your blade was in-between the guard’s spine, he screamed in pain until the blood started to get out through his mouth choking him and spitting it everywhere, some of the drops landed in Ezio’s hair and face, you removed your blade until the body stopped from moving and tossed him into the cold air of the night few seconds passed before you heard the loud bump and the screams of the people, surely all the inwards of the poor man were scattered all over the stone floor of the street.

-Grazie mille (Y/N), that was close. –you pulled him up again, he cleaned his face from the blood and saw your forearms in total astonishment.

-What are these? –He lifted one of them to see the artifact but you pulled it away from his grip violently.

-I will tell you later let’s go look for your father. –He nodded hesitantly and followed you, it was still a long way to the cell but you made it, the voice of Giovanni was calling Ezio and he showed a hand to indicate his position near the bars.

-Father what’s happened? –again that pinch of panic in his voice. You were next to him and you could see his father pretty beaten up, thin bruises in his face.

-Took a bit of beating but I’m alright. What of your mother and sister?

-They are fine Giovanni don’t worry. –You answered with a smile.

-Annetta took them? –Giovanni continued.

-Yes… wait. You knew this would happen!? –Ezio exclaimed again, if Giovanni had a backup for this then something was wrong, and it’ll get worst.

-Not the way it did… and not this soon. It doesn’t matter now. –The voice of Giovanni was truly hopeless, it was the first time you saw him like this, he always tried to figure things out but this time, he seemed defeated.

-What do you mean Giovanni? Explain. –You said trying to hide your panic, but it was pointless, the tone of your voice betrayed you.

-There is no time! Listen closely, both of you, -He looked to you and back to Ezio again. –Return to the house. In my office is a hidden door. Use your talent to find it. Beyond lies a chest. Take everything you find inside. Much of it may seem strange to you but… -He cut himself and looked back at you –everything is important. Do you understand?

-Yes. –Ezio said and you nodded, he spoke about some documents that were inside of the chest, with them they could be freed, but you had a bad feeling about this whole situation, Giovanni told Ezio to deliver them to messer Uberto, his friend. Ezio was asking him some other things but was interrupted by a loud noise, Giovanni told you to go but took your hand.

-(Y/N) I need you to take my family to a safer place, take them to the villa in Monteriggioni, in there find Mario, my brother he will tell Ezio everything. – he said this quickly looking at the door for any incoming guard.

-It looks like you are sure you are going to die –You said calmly and he turned, Uberto… that name was familiar to you but still you don’t know were did you hear it, he wasn’t really trustworthy to you.

- I hope not but if the worst happens… I want you to taught Ezio everything you know, I’m sure Mario will help too, He will need some guidance in this journey so please help him, would you do that for me? –The eyes of Giovanni got red, he was holding his tears back, your heart got ripped apart from just seen this, the love of a father to his son is something incredible.

-Of course Giovanni you have my word. –Smiling at him you could hear how Ezio was shouting you to hurry up, you were looking down constantly but Giovanni didn’t let go of you.

-Be good with him… and (Y/N)… -another loud noise was heard. –He remembers… -You froze and widened your eyes as he continued.-Just give him time, he will tell you. –he let go of your hand and turned to face the door again saying. - Che il destino sia sempre al tuo fianco e ti porterà alla destinazione corretta (May fate be always by your side and carry you to the right destination)– you gripped again from the stonewall as a reflex, you couldn’t even say goodbye in a proper way, you hurried down to catch up with Ezio and return to the house.

-What was my father telling you? –Ezio said before jumping to the next roof.

-You will find out soon. –It was better not telling him now, it will only make him feel more confused and that was the last thing you needed to deal with right now.

You two entered Giovanni’s office and started to look for the hidden door, Ezio found it by accident, he pushed a stone and just like magic the wall slowly went down revealing the secret room with the chest.

-This must be it. –Ezio said approaching the chest and opened it, inside of it were the assassin’s robes of Giovanni, with no shame he started to undress himself, you felt how a rush of blood went to your face, he was a man, and a well formed one, there were muscles in the right places, you observed until he started to undo his pants, that was just too much if you saw him totally naked you would lose control of yourself, avoiding every hot thought you turned and covered your face with your hands.

-ARE YOU REALLY GOING TO DO UNDRESS??! JUST LIKE THAT?! –Your whole body was burning in desire, but there was no time for hormones, not right now.

-Oh come on (Y/N) you and I took baths together when we were kids, there is no difference, you know my body as I know yours pretty well –You were pretty sure that the last part of the sentence was meant in a perverted way, the last time you two took a bath was 6 years ago, you didn’t even had breasts or even pubic hair and he well he didn’t even had experienced an erection or even tried masturbation, there is a world of difference from then to now

-Of course there is a difference you stronzo! (idiot) Just… just hurry! –You were still too ashamed to even talk properly, he was laughing really pleased by your reaction. Oh heavens damn this perfect bastard, he knew how to tease you just well.

-Bene I’m done… look… -You turned slowly with your hands still on your face but your fingers were making really small spaces between each other just to make sure of not seeing anything in case he was lying, lucky he was telling the truth so you uncovered your face and found that the robes of his father fitted him perfectly, almost like it was meant to be his, approaching him you saw that he pulled out an artifact.

-It looks like yours but… -He started to examine it, there was a paper along with the hidden blade. –It’s broken. –He finally said. You started to search for the documents inside the chest while he was still trying to figure out how the hidden blade works, hoping that magically was going to repair itself.

-We need to bring them to messer Uberto… -You said the name too slowly almost like tasting it, that name ringed a bell to you but it was nothing good, at least you felt it inside, your intuition was trying to tell you something.

-Let’s hurry then. –Ezio told you and sheathed a large blade in his belt nodding both of you were half way to the entrance of the house when two guards approached you, they didn’t seem very friendly and had the blades in their hands, ready to attack.

-Hey what’s with swords? Aren’t you supposed to arrest me? –Ezio said confused looking at you and then back to them, the time was running faster than ever, you had to act now.

-Ezio go to messer Uberto as fast as you can I will take care of this –You said getting close to him, he nodded and ran past them leaving a cloud of numbness as they looked at him go giving you the chance to caught them off-guard, you ran quickly towards one of them and stabbed him right behind his neck and lower back and giving a quick twist you felt how the body convulsed while letting out little cries accompanied by spits of warm blood all over, you pulled out and let him collapse, the other guard was shocked and you could see a sparkle of panic in his eyes but still he was brave enough to point his sword against you.

-Listen I don’t have any need to kill you, you can just go and be another day with your loved ones or… -You pointed over your shoulder with your head to the bleeding body behind you.–You could end like your friend.

The guard ignored your warning and screamed at the top of his lungs to then ran and try to stab you, he failed miserably, you cut his throat wide open, all the beautiful crimson covered the floor of the house, the body in the ground next to his once before companion, This was the worst part of being an assassin to you, these men had nothing to do with all of this, you were convinced that they didn’t even know why they were going to murder Ezio, they were only sent by a fucking bastard to do the dirty work, they might have families waiting for them tonight to have dinner or maybe children that their birthdays were tomorrow morning, you sighed painfully and pulled in your hidden blades with a shake as you started to adjust their bodies into a more honorable position, you kneeled in between them and with true sorrow in your voice and soul, you recited the words your father had told you once.

-Che la luce vi guidi la tua strada, riposa in pace (May light guide your way, rest in peace)–you closed their eyes and stayed there for a moment, took a deep breath and then stood up again with your head high.

People were crowded outside the house, they saw you, some with horror others with hate, so many people that doesn’t even now what was happening and could not even imagine what will happen, this was going to be a restless night and maybe the first of many yet to come.