"In the shadow of every legend, there hides a truth."

Exploring the memories of our ancestors has been an important part for centuries. Many tried and found things they would later regret, but the ones who accepted the truth they found have managed to make the world a better place. It came with many struggles though as order and chaos clashed several times. Even today, humanity doesn't know if and when peace will befall us and how long it might hold.

This is the story of an individual who knows something is very wrong. It is upon him to find the source of chaos and eliminate it to keep the lives of everyone in balance.

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Our story begins in 2030 as a group of friends was currently at a bar to celebrate someones' promotion. All is well as the friends are smiling, laughing even when a story was told while our main protagonist Y/N L/N returns with a tablet full of drinks. Y/N was always a very supportive man, so it's no surprise when he puts the drinks down to hug his friend Malcolm.

Y/N:" You truly deserve the promotion, dude. You worked your ass off all year."

Malcolm:" Thanks, man. I really wasn't sure, if it was ever going to happen. Dan, my boss, really made it a secret until lunch today."

Jenna:" He's a joker after all. I mean he did that to other employees too."

Y/N:" The wait was worth it though. I'm glad you can now live more comfortably. Your family is gonna do better as well."

Malcolm:" For sure. I'm glad all of you could make it as well."

Joseph:" Of course, lil bro. I wouldn't miss this for anything in the world."

Malcolm and Joseph are actually brothers and they help each other out just as much as the rest of the group. They all met in 2014 during a football game, got to know each other over the years and now their friendship is unbreakable.

Jenna:" Hey Laura, how's your little son doing actually?"

Laura:" Armin is doing great. He's pretty good at school and he made quite a few new friends. There's even a girl that likes him."

Y/N:" Oooh, careful. We might have a Casanova on our hands haha."

Everyone laughs at that joke as they all know there is no harm done. It's like their own little family, although Laura has to unfortunately raise Armin on her own. The friends are hopeful though that she will find a nice guy that will actually stay with them. For now though, everyone grabs a shot and toasts Malcolm once more before downing said drink.

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Around midnight, things look completely different as the group has said their goodbyes to each other with most of them close to home. Y/N is also on his way home, having a few too many drinks in his system as he tries his best to not bump into people, cars or trash cans. He takes deep breaths to stay mostly on a straight path, unaware of a black van following him from a short distance.

Y/N:" Geez, that probably was a little too much. Do I have everything I need?"

The young man checks his pockets again, feeling his keys, phone and wallet all being with him, but soon the alcohol catches up with him as he quickly steps into a nearby alley way to puke.

The people in the van see it as a perfect opportunity, stopping nearby as well and getting out, walking towards Y/N. He throws away a tissue after wiping his mouth and looks at a woman standing at a lamp post.

???:" Y/N L/N?"

Y/N:" That would be me. Who are you?"

???:" That will be answered soon...Get him."

Y/N looks confused at the woman and is about to walk away, but her associate doesn't let that happen, giving Y/N a quick chop to the neck which effectively knocks him out.

This really isn't what he thiught the night would bring as Y/N's unconscious body is quickly heaved into the van. The woman and her partner don't waste any more time as they get in the car and drive off with him.

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Hours later, Y/N is waking up, rubbing his neck over the spot where he was hit before. His eyes need a bit to adjust to the bright light before he realizes that he's in some kind of cell.

Y/N:" What happened?...Where am I?"

Y/N gets up slowly and scans the room for a minute before a voice can be heard over an intercom. It's the same woman who talked to him just a few hours ago.

???:" Good morning, Mr. L/N."

Y/N:" Hey! You have a lot of questions to answer! Who are you? Where am I? And most importantly...what do you want from me?!"

???:" Let us take it step by step. You are currently at a secret research facility. We brought you here because keeping you out in the open is way too dangerous."

Y/N:" Dangerous? How?"

Amanda:" Patience, young man. To introduce myself, I'm Amanda Grace. I work in this facility. Now, what we want from you is simple: we want answers."

Y/N:" Answers to what?!"

Amanda:" Your ancestors. Y/N, you are a very special human being. There are two factions who had their eyes on you for the last few years: us and...Abstergo."

Y/N has more questions than answers right now and he is very close to ask them all at once, but he gets interrupted when a door opens.

Amanda:" Get out of the room and follow me. We have a lot to discuss."

Y/N:" You're damn right, we do."

Y/N sighs, but nods and steps out of the room to meet up with Amanda who has a clipboard with her. Apparently they ran tests on him when he was unconscious and she had the results, but according to her this is a story for another time. Right now, the two walk through a busy corridor with other employees around while the walls around them display many people in special robes, having something attached to their wrists.

Y/N:" Who are these people?"

Amanda:" These people are the ones who kept our organisation alive fir centuries. We had many test subjects dive into their ancestors' lives and thanks to their service, we can still operate."

Y/N:" Strange. I know my family tree pretty well, so what do you hope to get out of this?"

Amanda:" You might know about the last few generations, but did you ever think about what came before? It's a mystery to many and we are here to see what secrets we can uncover."

Y/N:" And what was that about it being dangerous for me to just live my life?"

He asks this as they walk into an office where Amanda immediately walks to her desk and starts her computer while Y/N takes a seat across from her.

Amanda:" Us and Abstergo have been at war for centuries, Y/N. The people you saw on the screens while we were walking are...Assassins. And Abstergo are our enemies: the Templars."

Y/N:" What does that have to do with me?"

Amanda:" You are a vital part of keeping things balanced. Ever since the first betrayal, we've been at war and most recently our defenses were weakened. That's where you come in. We want you to dive into the lives of your ancestors and keep our enemies from Pieces Of Eden."

Y/N:" Pieces of what?"

Amanda:" The Pieces of Eden are powerful and ancient artifacts. Created by an ancient, technologically advanced civilization known as the First Civilization or Isu, these artifacts hold immense influence over the course of human history. There are several types of Pieces of Eden, each with its own unique abilities and purposes."

Y/N:" So I'm basically your last resort."

Amanda:" Pretty much. I know this is a lot to take in and you're probably very confused, but I promise everything will make sense sooner rather than later. I just need to know...Are you prepared to take matters into your own hands?"

This is a sudden question, especially after such a big info dump. Y/N needs a moment to consider the pros and cons of this decision as he actually keads a good life as it is. But an organisation that keeps the world balanced needs his help in upholding this peace. He knows little about them, even less about their enemies, but Y/N feels like it would be better to to be an ally than a foe.

Y/N:" Okay...I will aid you in this. But you owe me when this is over."

Amanda:" I promise you will get something out of this too."

So Y/N and Amanda shake hands to seal the deal. This is an important step for them and for the world as a whole because a lot is on the line.