The Assassin's Ascendance 

It was like any other night in Rome. People were singing, dancing. Enjoying there Friday night. Yet, tonight was a special night for you. 

(Y/N) (L/N). 

Are about to take your first steps as an Assassin.

Deep under the catacombs was our fearless assassin. The young man was pacing back and forth in this small designated room. For new and old initiates, this small room was a place believed to center the individual. To prepare then for the next part of the journey. Whatever there role maybe in the creed.  The young man was far to giddy to sit down and meditate, he was ecstatic, how could he sit down now.

Y/N: "Today's the day...It's finally here. The moment i've waited for is so long, i can't even."

You brought your hands together, staring at the once soft gentle hands, that have now become tough and strong.

Y/N: "My final steps as a novice. To a full-fledged Assassin. A true brother in arms."

You couldn't remember the first time you entered the Catacombs as a teen. 

were probably fourteen when Ezio brought you into the fold officially. Many questioned his judgment about bringing a child into the creed, but you proved yourself worthy of his judgment. Doing small jobs around Rome and Italy. As you got older, the small country of Italy, couldn't hold you back, soon you spent time in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany.

Y/N: "Now that i think about it? I spent a good deal of time around most of Europe."

Being sent on simple missions had once become a norm to you, from protection cargo to protecting people. To disarming, forts and even assassinations felt normal. But the work varied greatly and you were never one to disappoint.

Plus, during your three years as a Novice assassin, you had built up a name for yourself. Open to fighting with your bare hands. Some might even say your one of the best assassin's with or without a blade in your hand. Yet you know you wouldn't have gotten this far without the guidance of Ezio.

Your head swung around as you heard a knock at the door. As you opened the door, there she stood. Right in front of you.

Claudia Auditore.

Ezio's younger sisters... she has become something of an aunt to you, always taking care of you. Before you trained to become an assassin, she always watched you when Ezio went on his mission, often claiming at the best of times. "He's talking to a banker and will be back in a few days." Yet shouldn't couldn't hide lie for long. After all, you were genuinely smarter than your age suggested. For a while, she didn't want you to become an assassin. Nevertheless, she started training you in any way possible. She taught you how to fight with a knife. How to speak to people and manipulate them... Not even Ezio could teach you that. Well besides flirting at least.

Claudia: "Oh, look at you... You're so impressive."

She smiled studying your official assassin attire, she smiled and shook her head lost in thought.

Claudia: "Come, it's time."

Your hands slowly flex and you let a faint sigh out.

Y/N: "Right... It's time."

Time changes a lot of things. An example of this is. For a time. A full-fledged assassin must cut his ring finger off, to become one with the creed. To be accepted... It was to symbolize your commitment to the brotherhood. Now its something a little more modern-ish.

As you glance up, you spot Claudia stopping in front of the main door, she motions for you to carry on ahead, you put your hood on and walk through the door.

However, as you open the door halfway, you take one last look around in the catacombs taking it all in. You wanted your aunt to follow, but she had already left. Catching your breath again, you open the door fully and step through.

The entire catacomb was something to behold, its as if a ball would be held down here for the families of noble and high society. Everything thing seems glitter like gold, under this candlelight, but no tables were set or fancy crockery placed out, nor were there people in fancy dresses.

No, this is place. Had more meaning, much more than any ballroom in Italy. It was a place where you become something more than yourself.

Your steps seemed firm as you trudge on, heading for the end of the hall.

As pass one of the three pillars holding this great catacomb, you spot the assassins watching your ascension. They stood side by side. All in a neat line in a line, there hoods concealing their features.

All watching you.

All of them, placed their right hand over their chest, then to facing the podium. You look up and noticed Ezio was standing at the top of the podium waiting for you. Along with many of the founding creed members in and around Italy. You begin walking again, about halfway into the hall Ezio begins the speaking.

"Lee shayá waqui moulaq bale kouloun moumkine"

You just reached the podium, finally standing face to face with Ezio. The room was quiet. The creed hung on every word Ezio said. He begins again looking you dead in the eyes.

The wisdom of our creed is revealed through these words

We work in the dark, to serve the light,

We are Assassins.

As he finished his speech, you held out your left hand to producing your ring finger, Ezio takes a hot iron from the furnace, then placed the hot metal on your finger and burnt the insignia on.

It was only for a few seconds and you were in agony while it was happening, but you knew the pain would only be for a few moments. He takes the hot iron away and begins to speak again.

"Nothing is true.... Everything is permitted"

He points to a door leading you upstairs. He walked beside you. in utter silence. As you walked up the final steps of the building. He opens a door and leads you to the edge of the building.

Without hesitation, you leaped off the building. You had already done the synchronization and had done the leap of faith.

The water broke your fall.

Y/N: 'It has been done.'

[Time skip about an hour in advance]

Several members of the creed had greeted you with open arms, some wanted to drink with you. While some of the novices question you on every little detail that transpired.

Simple stuff really, all they asked was.

"How did it feel?"

or

"Were you scared?"

You were inclined to answer there question. However, you felt a hand on your shoulder. You spun around to see both Claudia and Ezio waiting for you. Everyone was silent. These were two master assassins. They both merely suggestion for you to follow them, a few steps later. You were in Ezio's private study.

Claudia was the first to speak.

Claudia: "Well done, you have taken your first steps as an Assassin nephew." She comes closer and kisses you on your cheek. "But remember?" she slapped you on the back of your head.

Y/N: "Ow!"

Claudia "Be careful and mind your surroundings."

You gave her a quick hug and she left the study. Now it was Ezio, as you turn to him. You notice the two hidden blades that were being held out for you. One was yours that you created with the help of Leonard Da Vinci.

The second was Ezio's first hidden blade, you gulp down some of your spit in shock, as your hands start to sweat.

The blade was one of his most precious treasures. It's passed down from father to son. Ezio had improved upon the blade, adding a hook blade to the weapon. But the blade was so much more than just a weapon it was his pride and honor.

Y/N: "Are you sure?"

He nods, holding each of them out for you.

You held out both your forearms and places the hidden blade on your arms.

This a right from father to son. Its a time-honored tradition. You were silent as Ezio fastened the last blade when he was done he chuckled under his breath and gave you a quick hug.

Ezio: "This journey you have taken has finally run its course, Welcome to the Brotherhood."

He begins to explain a few things about the creed and the fact that since you are now a true assassin, you would be given more dangerous jobs along the way, he motions for you to grab the rest of your equipment.

Before you can ask where, he points to a nearby table, which held your previous robes. After a minute or two, with you grabbing all your needed equipment. From your bombs, throwing knives, rope darts and sleeping darts. Placing them all on your belt or other compartments.

Ezio "Tell me Y/N, do remember hearing about a country called Vale?"

You raised your hood and nodded.

Ezio: "Many of the creed or the outside world have never been to Vale, it's considered by others to be a hostile territory, because of the abnormalities that are located on the continent. However, this has not stopped Templars from searching and investigating it."

Ezio sighed

Ezio: "I shall not get into the nitty-gritty of the situation, but La Volpe tells me that something is happening in Vale. His spies have been telling us that someone outside of the continent, has been causing Vale some problems."

He sighs again he is not pleased about the situation.

Ezio: "I would like you to head to Vale. To at least see, if these words are true."

He looks to you

Y/N: "Do you accept this mission Assassin?"

You study Ezio for a moment, whatever this mission entails, he's worried and knows that this is a tough mission, however you've never backed down from a mission before be it big or small.

Y/N: "I will take this mission. And I will help as best as I can."

Ezio "Bene (Good)... Your target is Roman Torchwick." 

You move closer to Ezio, who shows you a photo of Roman on the computer screen.

He was a tall man with red hair and green eyes, half his face was covered by his hair and he wore a bowler hat, while also wearing a trench coat which was all white...

(Y/N) "He doesn't know the meaning of hiding in plain sight, does he?"

While studying the oddly dressed man, Ezio began to speak.

Ezio: "Be warned, he's dangerous and must be treated as a hostile.... We believe he is working with a gang, but we won't know this for certain until you are there!" He stands up and faces you. "Are you ready to take on this mission?"

You looked Ezio in the eyes and nodded

Y/N: "When do I leave?"

Ezio "In three hours there will be a ship at the docks which will take you to Vale.... La Volpe, will be waiting for you, he would like to know, who I'm sending on this mission."

You grinned, La Volpe is in the creed.... but he runs the thief's guild, he's known. As one the best thieves in all of Italy. You had oftentimes worked with him. He taught you how to pickpocket the unsuspecting soul, while you did feel bad you can't complain if his strategy works and it gets the job done.

Ezio looks at you with tired eyes.

Ezio: "You know your targets... you know your mission.... anything you want to ask?"

You remained silent

Ezio: "You have come along way from a small child who was scared of everything."

He places his hand on your shoulder

Ezio: "To a young man."

He pauses for a few seconds.

Ezio:"Your madre e padre (Mother and Father) would be very proud of the man you have become."

You could see that he meant every word. For a long time, you couldn't remember your mother or fathers face. It's had been replaced by Ezio's wife Sofia and Ezio. even Claudia seemed more like a mother to you. But you wouldn't say that to her face. You embraced Ezio, as he did the same. A few short seconds you break the hug and smiled, it was very rare for Ezio to get emotional like this even more so you.

Y/N"Thank you for everything Ezio...."

Ezio punched your shoulder.

Ezio: "Make me proud Figlio (Son)

[Time Skip]

You were on one of the rooftops near the docks, you were waiting for La Volpe.

He should be here in a matter of minutes. As if on cue you hear someone running to your location, you hide in the darkness, pulling out a handful of full of throwing knives. Waiting for your attacker.

All of a sudden, a teenager appears he should be about fifteen or sixteen years old maybe?

He was sprinting to your rooftop, as he takes one final leap, he stops at the edge to catch his breath.

Taking a moment to study him from the shadows. The boy seemed tired and also seemed to be wearing some of the thieves guild clothing. But besides that, everything about him was normal. Something that you want a thief. As you question what's going a shadow darts from a nearby rooftop, the figure lands on the roof beside the teen. As the figure finally stopped. You knew right away that it was a man, he looked about fifty or sixty. The man's face had shown a tanned like skin, like old worn leather. The figure smiled under his hood as he messed the teen's hair.

???: "Bene Tulio." [Well done Tulio]

??? "Come on nonno (Grandfather), I won. When do I get to meet that Assassin you promised?" The old man takes off his hood, revealing his face. It was La Volpe.

You grinned,

Y/N: 'Ah, this Rodrigo, La Volpe's grandson. He must be teaching him the basics of free running. All of a sudden, La Volpe begins to laugh.

La Volpe: "Rodrigo what makes you think he isn't here already?"

Rodrigo had begun the search. However, you remained silent and didn't move a muscle. A few minutes passed and the boy merely groaned.

Rodrigo: "I don't see an Assassin"

On cue, you threw your thrown knife at the boy's feet. He jumped back in fear, falling to the floor gazing at the direction the blades had been flung.

Y/N: "An Assassin must not be seen by anyone."

You stepped out of the shadows twirling one of your throwing knives as you made your way to La Volpe.

La Volpe: "He should also remain silent, and above all else. Hide in the plain sight."

You knelt beside the boy helping him up.

Y/N: "Much like the thief, after's he picked the pocket of his unfortunate foe, he must take what he has and make his escape, as hides among the crowd."

La Volpe begins to laugh again and walks over to you.

La Volpe: "I had heard of your initiation was today."

He chuckles under his breath as he congratulates you with a big toothy grin.

La Volpe: "It has been a long time coming hasn't it"

Y/N: "I still remember when Ezio asked you to train me."

He chuckles soon becomes a bellow and nods.

"Ezio was Pazzo (crazy fool), however, he was right you've done well nephew."

The man turns back to the harbor and takes a moment to breathe to let all sink in, then claps his hands together and turns back to you.

La Volpe: "Now, on to business."

Points to a ship at the docks as you nod stand beside him.

La Volpe: "The captain will take you to a city, where one of my men believe you will find Roman Torchwick. After landing in the city, head to the Southern edge of the city. My man will leave signs for you in the neon lights."

With a stern look, you nodded understanding his orders.

La Vople: "My man, will explain the rest of the situation there... note Ramaru maybe a bit nervous, but I told him to expect a visitor."

Y/N: "How long will it take for me to get to Vale, Zio (uncle)."

La Volpe: "You should be in Vale in two weeks. Enjoy your trip."

With that, you had said your final goodbye and made your way on to the ship.

As you slowly left port, you saluted La Volpe and his nephew, then watch them disappear into the night.

Y/N: "Until we meet again uncle."

[Time skip brought you by a sleeping Y/N.]

It was close to midnight, as your ship finally docked into Vale.

Those two weeks onboard have been nothing, but a pure bore, you rarely talked to any of the crew. Most of then annoyed that you were there. After all, stowaways are usually thrown out at sea. But when the captain arrived, he told his men to back off, telling you his stories. Something about fighting a giant dragon-like monster that attacks ship from below the water surface. It happens every few months. You didn't know really what to say to, but he also explained a few things about Vale saying that it's very different to most parts of the world.... You didn't know what he meant by that?

However, as you decided to walk off your sea legs. As your feet hit the floor and you slowly started to feel the effects... Only walking for a few seconds, passing a few groups of people on the docks, do you spot someone with a tail.

Y/N: 'What the-'

You kept walking, shaking your head from side to side.

Y/N: 'OK... clearly, I was on the boat for too long.'

As you take a corner, following the lights of the city, you spot another figure, this it one had antlers on its head, as you stop to stare... You spotted scales next, then hooves.

You rubbed your eyes, wondering if you're seeing things.

However even you open them again, they're still there.

Y/N: 'So... is this, normal?'

With a sigh, you forget what you've seen.

Y/N: "Whatever, it's not my place to judge and i need to learn more about this continent."

Quickly catching your breath you slowly start to run down the docks, feeling whatever fatigue vanish in under a second.

Before anyone can stop you, you've fired your grappling hook onto a nearby building and start the climb.

As you stood on the roof, overlooking the new terrain, you could only smile with glee.

Y/N: 'This is my kind of view.'

With a chuckle you ran across the rooftops, the nightlife of this city was your friend as you find your bearings.

[Time Skip brought to you by Y/N doing parkour]

You had rushed past a few houses La Volpe and the Captain mentioned where you might find your Intel. Supposedly, from what you've gathered from La Volpe, the guy will be at one of the nearby Discoteca (clubs) or barre (bars)

You snorted as you tried to hold back your laughter.

Y/N: "We'll this shouldn't take long at all..." activating your Eagle vision you start to look for the hidden directions. Using the neon lights as your compass of sorts.

Yet the moment of understanding your bearings are short-lived as you spot three men, who seemed to look a little threatening. A man peered around the corner and spotted a young girl, then eyed her up and down.

[Velvet's POV]

All I could think about was what Coco said to me yesterday

"You need to come out of your shell Velvet."

Velvet"You should come with me tomorrow with some of the second and third years, we'll go clubbing and find you a boyfriend."

I grunted at the very thought, i couldn't deal with people most of the time. If that wasn't bad enough. All everyone sees is a Fauns looking for trouble

I grabbed my hair in anger and turned down the street i just came from Velvet: "What am I even doing here, I can' find Coco anywhere and it's all my fault what's happening right?"

I wanted to curl up and die.

Velvet: "Great now I'm freaking out. Again... Maybe I should just go ho-"

All of immediately I'm grabbed from behind, try to kick my attacker's foot, but he lifted me, with my arms now being pinned to my side.

I've been swung around and are now face two other men.

Man 1: What did I say, lads... it's a good catch am I right?

Man 2: Of course, Faunus' is my favorite kind of treat.

One of the men reached out for me, hoping to touch my face. But I bit down on his hand.

Man 3: "AHHHH!"

One of the men covered his mouth, quieting him down. The man pulls his hand back and holds his wound.

Man 3: She just bit me! That little shit!"

I felt someone grab my ear and yank it. I swear it felt like they trying to rip it off.

Velvet: "Ahhh..."

But someone was scrunching my cheeks together and staring me down.

Man 2: "When I'm done, I'll make you scream like that again. But first, lads. Let's have our dinner shall we."

I stared into his cold eyes. I was terrified, I told myself this is where I'm going to die.

I shut my eyes waiting for the punches and kicks to begin. But they didn't, I opened my eyes to see a hooded man standing in front as he held my capture by the neck.

[Y/N POV]

Your fist we're clenched and your blood was boiling as you watched. The girl scream.

Not even hesitating, you fired a dart at one of the men's neck. It landed and flicked it off. He soon started to sway. As he did, you grabbed the rope dart from its pouch.

Then jumped onto one of the pipes connecting the buildings and launched the dart at the man. He had turned his back to his comrade, staring downed ally

He didn't see it coming.

The dart had dug into his collar bone. Before he can even scream you've leaped backward hit the floor, with the man hitting his head on the pipes above.

Man 2: "When I'm done, I'll make you scream like that again. But first, lads. Let's have our dinner shall we."

The man turned to you, but you're already beside him, you grabbed his neck and lifted him. He stared at you in utter shock. Your fingers tightened and digging into his fat neck.

You wanted to break him... You wanted to kill him.

Velvet: "What the-"

You turned to the girl... She was still on the floor staring at you fear. With a growl you fling the man across the alley. Making him land on sleeping friend.

Y/N: "LEAVE NOW..."

You herd the girl run and turned to the man as he's slowly getting up. He clicks his neck and tries to take off his shirt.

Man 2: "Alright! You want to fight, then come at me freak!"

You grabbed a throwing and threw it at the man. It missed him entirely.

Man 2: "You missed you little-"

His friend being held up by the rope dart had fallen on top of him. The man was knocked out.

You merely whistle into the dark as you take your weapons back. Then take the rooftops again. As you watch the police officers enter the alleyway.

Y/N: "A prick deserves much worse."

You turned away from the crime scene and made your way across the roofs of the city. Ready to focus on your real objective.

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