Black Hills (Assassin's Creed)

Chapter 10- Altaïr

Ok, so last time they rescued Dez and brought him back. The catch? He's having strange dreams of the original Altaïr and Ezio, whom he says are past lives...
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1st POV (Alty)

It was strange...he wasn't there in Abstergo as long as some of the others, but somehow he suffers more than most. Ezio would rather pretend none of it happened, but I can't. I felt his pain, his fear, and I felt how lost he had been there. Now that he's back I can see those emotions still linger in his eyes.

*At Shool(haven't been here in forever XP)*

"So he thinks your the reincarnation of Altaïr?"

"Yes. I told him we would talk to Malik and Kadar about it as well..."

"So, do you believe him?" Hollie asked.

"He's my twin brother--"

"What if Desmond is right? What if most of your family and friends are reincarnated assassin!?" she announced happily.

"How would I know?" Hollie thought for a moment.

"Maybe you could try and talk the first Altaïr?"

"Talking to him?"

"Yeah, maybe talk to Connor?" I nodded, it wasn't a bad idea.

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After school Hollie and I found Connor in the park...climbing trees. Hollie laughed at the look I was sending my cousin who stared blankly then jumped down and landed in a roll.

"I can see it in your eyes Altaïr. You wish to speak to me of the spirits of the past."

"How the--yes, Des said that I'm a reincarnation...and he thinks a lot of us are."

"Hmm...has he explained this theory of his in full?"

"Not necessarily, he was confused, but he seems to believe that this is whoever's why of keeping the Assassin's ahead." he nodded.

"Do you think Desmond could be onto something?" asked Hollie thoughtfully.

"I do." he looked to the clear blue sky, "We should speak with my mother. She may help you speak to the first Altaïr."

"I never told you that was our plan..."

"We are blood, cousin, I know you." Altaïr wanted to deny Connor knowing him so well, but instead he sighed and allowed his cousin his secret powers.

The three went to Connor's home. Ziio and Haytham had decided to stay a bit more than had been expected. Connor would most likely graduate from their school with them.

"Why hello, I hope things are well with you and your brothers?" Altaïr shrugged.

"My friend Hollie had an idea and Connor agreed we would speak to you Aunt Ziio." she turned her head, curious before looking to the teens critically.

"Whatever do you need?"

"Altaïr would wish to speak with his original." Ziio closed her eyes gravely.

"How did you all come to know of this? Our family and its curse were to be secret."

"Then Desmond was right?" Altaïr asked.

"Your brother was correct. And Connor was as well to come to me. If you will follow me into the garden Altaïr." I looked to Hollie who gave an encouraging smile.

"May you be well." Connor whispered.

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My aunt lead me out to a small garden and some ways passed it was a fire pit. It was burning lowly as we approached and she instructed me to sit by the fire opposite her.

"You will gaze into these flame but not see them. Listen to my voice, but also allow your mind wander." I nodded swallowing thickly in sudden nervousness. The flames danced between us and I listened as she spoke of a time long ago in a place called Masyaf.
My eyes grew heavy until they shut on their own.

When I opened them I was in a room. It was old and made of stone. A desk was before me and near to it on either side were bookshelves.
A man stood before me dressed in white robes.

"I...I am Altaïr." the figure turned and I stared in shock as the man dropped his cowl from his face as he turned to me.

"I have waited for you, our souls are one in the same." he spoke in an monotone.

"Your me..." I couldn't help but say.

He laughed lightly.

"I am Altaïr Ibn La Ahad and you boy are me."

TBC...

Werid yeah? I finally updated *big grin*