Those Who Remain: Awakening (Alternate Version of TWR: Mirage)

A conflict without ending

A drone sent by Adriel's order followed the United Order truck.

While Adriel sits with his loyalists in their truck, watching through the screen, waiting for them to arrive at their destination. This time, they have Kassandra in their company, who will lead them to their destination.

"Can you explain what Clay saw?" Desmond asked.

"It was partly made up in order to draw our enemies into the den. However, when she entered, it was a different case," Kassandra responded.

"What's so different about me?" Ava wondered.

"Neither the Halo Bearer nor the ultimate Hidden One is a threat to our mission," Kassandra stated.

"What's your mission exactly other than protecting the invisible chamber?" Beatrice asked.

"Destroying what remains of the artifacts, but first, we have to understand what we need to do," Kassandra responded.

"You were the reason to make Areala bear the halo?" Camila asked.

"And the main factor for the Hidden Ones too," Kassandra stated.

"What was the reason to make two orders?" Lucy asked.

"One was made to protect the people and keep the apple away from the order; the other was made to encounter dangerous entities," Kassandra responded.

"If the apple can corrupt the individual, then what about the halo?" Lin asked.

"According to Minerva, the first artifact was used for self-interests, and the halo was created for a bigger purpose," she responded.

"Then why do we see our sisters suffer?" Mary wondered.

"To serve a cause, a sacrifice shall take place," Kassandra replied.

"When will it stop?" Beatrice asked.

"I don't have a proper answer to that, although we should focus on the problem we have in our hand, and until then, I hope I will find it," Kassandra stated.

"Honestly, she's right. Adriel is not just a threat to our order but to mankind too," Lucy commented.

After hours passed on their ride, they finally arrived in Greece in the afternoon.

The van parked near a building, and Desmond allowed himself to accompany Kassandra beside Ava. The order doesn't trust Kassandra yet, although they're geared up for any outcome.

They entered the building, taking the stairs all the way up to the last floor. Kassandra knocked on the door twice, and it opened by itself. As the moment they entered, it closed behind them. They stepped forward inside, standing in front of the balcony, its door closed.

"An old friend visits me, and guess what, she brings company with her," said the figure.

They turned around to see a man with tied long hair and a thick beard.

"Basim, it's been a long time," Kassandra responded.

They shook hands, and Basim stared at Desmond and Ava.

"I'm happy to see once again...an Assassin and Halo Bearer, and I look forward to helping you both," Basim stated.

He waved his hand, telling them to come with him. They stopped near a couch, and he summoned a piece of Eden, which surprised them.

"Don't worry, I use it for occasions like this only," Basim commented.

He activated it, placing the piece on the ground, showing a recording of Minerva as she hid a book deep in the ground and sealed it wisely. She stood up, leaving the chamber, and the record transitioned to a map pointing at the Acropolis. Basim picked it up from the ground, deactivating it.