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-Kia C.
Ezio had taken her into one of the eastern districts to some ruins where he said they would be able to practise undisturbed. He'd made her demonstrate some more of her climbing abilities by making her way up one of the old columns and following him from above.
She was happy to hear that his only criticism was that she needed to learn how to make her footsteps quieter but that her technique was flawless other than that (she supposed that the only requirements for flawless were: don't fall and break your legs). When he joined him back on the ground, he seemed to think for a moment before speaking:
"I've been wanting some of you recruits to help me around Roma, follow me and aid me in any fights that I signal for you to join in. The others aren't able to keep as you can yet but I need you to be able to move around unseen and unheard if you want to join me. It'll be the first step in climbing up a rank." He explained as he took a dagger out from his belt, twirling it in his deft fingers for a moment.
"Absolutely!" (Y/n) exclaimed, eager to get ahead, "I'll train as you see fit, Mentore." She bowed her head for a moment before hesitating, considering her request.
"I'm a skilled archer if that's any help." She added.
"An archer? Recruits only use the hidden blade."
"My uncle used to take me out hunting. I'm a steady hand and quick to aim." She explained. Ezio nodded his head in reply.
"Yes, that would be very useful for the work I want you to do. I'll see to getting you a bow as soon as you're able and I'd like you to teach the other recruits in my absence if you're as good as you say." He raised the dagger up, getting into a fighting stance. "But for now I'd like to see if you can hold your ground against me."
(Y/n) took a moment to consider the challenge. He was a master assassin and she was mostly untrained in close combat, she was already at a disadvantage. But, he had said that he simply wanted to test her skills when they were on their journey to the temple ruins so she assumed that he would start off easy and gradually push her more.
She brought her hands up and extended the hidden blade, taking a careful step to the side of his non-dominant hand, waiting for him to make the first strike. After realising that she was waiting for him to hit first, he dove forwards, (Y/n) quickly dodging out of the way and swiping at him. His body turned to face hers as he crouched down to dodge another swipe of her blade and she took a few steps back, realising that she was moving with too much effort and exhausting herself far too quickly. However, Ezio took his upper hand and closed the distance, taking the chance to grab her robes with one hand and pull her forwards, the hilt of the dagger pressed to her stomach; had this been a real fight and he hadn't turned the dagger over, she would be dead.
"I won't put so much effort into swinging my arm next time." She spoke up, looking down at the blade as he let her go.
"You learn quick." He smiled.
"Shouldn't we be doing this back at the hideout? I mean, with the other recruits?" She prompted.
"I wanted to take the chance to talk to you about your choices in the brotherhood first and having to watch four recruits freerun at once while making sure they don't fall and break something can be. . . stressful." He shrugged his shoulders a little, spreading his hands as he spoke. He raised the dagger once more, "Again, show me how you can conserve your energy more."
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Unwoven Fate (Ezio Auditore x Reader)
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