The Raven's Black Shadow

Chapter 12 - The Tears of the Innocent

However, I am sorry if all of you were waiting for a hardcore and epic action scene type chapter, but this is not. However, for what I have in store what I have is essential to put in. Do not worry, I have plans to put in more action scenes too! I just want to be able to write them all well too. I like to try and put in as much detail as possible.

As usual, any grammar or spelling error you wish to point out be my guest! I haven't really proofread this chapter. I just really wanted to get this uploaded as soon as I possibly could for all those waiting patiently...or impatiently. But, any strange or random words within a sentence could be from the damned touchpad again on my laptop. I can't figure out how to disable the damned thing and well...you laptop users know how it is.

Anyways, I will try and get the next chapter up asap. I'm having a small writer's block but I will try and get around that. Thanks for reading!

The darkness of the streets hid well Altaïr and Sabriyah's forms. They managed to escape without being noticed, all thanks to Nasira's distraction. Once they were a fair distance away, Sabriyah had called Hadi to them. She whispered to the large red bird and with a flap of his wings he ascended into the air.

"He will watch over her and help her escape." Sabriyah assured Altaïr, noticing the deep worry lines etched over his face.

Altaïr remained silent and motioned to continue back to the Bureau. The journey was slow, as Sabriyah's ankle shot pain up her leg with each step she took. Climbing a ladder, she found, was the most difficult task. She pretty much had to pull herself up the ladder, leaving her injured leg dangling.

Moving across the rooftops wasn't nearly as difficult. They arrived at the Bureau, Altaïr lowering himself in first. Mahid, standing behind the counter as he usually did, heard someone drop into the Bureau. Curiously, he leaned forward over the counter and his brows rose. He stepped around the counter to investigate.

Altaïr stood beneath the entrance. Sabriyah slowly let herself lower in as much as possible before she dropped down. Altaïr caught her easily and helped her to sit upon the pile of cushions on the floor.

" Altaïr, I see you have returned safely. Where is Sister Nasira?" Mahid asked as he approached them.

Altaïr shot the Leader a deadly look, ignoring his question, "Mahid I need some medical supplies."

Mahid instantly moved to the cabinet and removed all that was needed. He placed them down by Sabriyah and placed a hand upon Altaïr's shoulder, "I'll take care of this."

Altaïr stepped aside and allowed the Bureau Leader to attend the woman with no argument. He turned his attention to the entrance above, his dark brown eyes glued to it. Sabriyah studied the young man as he stared at the entrance. A soft smile appeared on her lips. She knew of the Elite Assassin. She knew how stubborn, reckless, and ruthless to his enemies he was was. An exact replica of Nasira, in male form that is. To see him so worried amused her.

"You need not worry. Nasira is strong and cunning. She will return alive. Besides Hadi will lead her to safety." Sabriyah reassured the man kindly.

Altaïr glanced to the older woman, but again remained silent. As Mahid treated Sabriyah's hideous wound, Altaïr resorted to pacing. He refused to sit still, moving from one room to another, becoming more and more restless.

Mahid had finished wrapping Sabriyah's ankle and put everything away. He made sure the Sister was comfortable before he decided to retire to bed. The older woman leaned against the wall, a couple of cushions propped up behind her and her eyes closed in rest. Altaïr finally took a seat upon the ridge of the fountain, his arms crossed and his eyes only upon the roof entrance.