The next day was a drag for both modern girls,but not the assassins,who were still used to early waking.
In the kitchen,they broke their fast and drank a hot chosen beverage,then they prepared for the security check up,that went SURPRISINGLY well,and they all got through easily.
The older girl was impressed by how smooth it all went,and got them all in the plane,to the assigned seats.
I stayed with Connor,so I could let Kim stay with Jacob.Altair stayed with Malik,and Ezio with Evie.
Pairs made in heaven,they say...

Raven:You guys do the Leap of Faith daily,so this shouldn't be a big deal for you.
Ezio:I flew once,you know?
Raven:The device sweet Leonardo tested on you?
Ezio:Ah!Si,signiorita!I wasn't aware you knew Leonardo!
Raven:Leonardo da Vinci is actually world-wide known.Everyone knows him as a genius,so it's no wonder.
Ezio:I'm so happy to hear that!
Raven:*chuckles*Yeah...

Soon,the plane started going up and up,having the usual turbulences,which made the assassins grab the seat in front of them,frightened.

Raven:I understand your reaction,but this is normal.Nobody died from this,I promise.
Ezio:Leonardo's device was much different...
Raven:I...recall that.

Hours passed by,the assassins seemed to have relaxed in the end,and Raven and Kim started telling them stories and what not about this new world.
That is,until they arrived...
In Florence.
The second Ezio stepped in the city,he gasped and dropped his luggage.

Ezio:Firenze...?
Kim:Yep yep yep!Can't believe he can still recognize it after so many changes!
Ezio:It's so...changed...
Raven:Hundreds of years passed,Ezio,it is just normal that it became more modern.But it's the same city.The city you were born in.
Ezio:*hugs Raven*Grazie mille,bella!But why such a gift for little me?
Raven:Tomorrow is your birthday...
Ezio:*gasps*Ah!I totally forgot!
Raven:But we didn't.
Kim:We'll never pass an opportunity to have FUN!Parties!
Jacob:You heard them,bro.*winks*Treat us all!
Raven:*chuckles*Treat us all on my money.Ezio:Then what do we do?
Raven:Let's leave the luggage here and have a walk around Florence.I've never been to Italy before and we want to explore it.Like the idea~?
Ezio:*eyes sparkle*My beautiful city!
Raven:I have some sort of a...treat for you,I think we can call it...But I don't know how I can explain.It might be weird for some of you,but I think some would enjoy it.It's kind of a...party.
Ezio:Sei bellissimo!I can't wait for it!
Jacob:Whenever I hear of a party,I'm in.
Malik:As long as you don't kill us again,it's fine~.
Raven:Then what are we waiting for?Let's walk around!*grins*The city is gorgeous and all its culture...!Bella Italia!
Kim:*smirks*Woaw,Ray,haven't seen you so excited in a while~!
Raven:We are in Italy!What's not to be happy for?Chillax~!Ezio,be our guide,will you~?
Ezio:My absolute pleasure,mia cara!

He put his arm around Raven's shoulder and with his hand,he showed us the panorama from their place,and muttered how beautiful and clean it was.
Then,they started walking around,eating the local cuisine and ice cream (which was so very weird for the others).
Everything was fine...
Until they saw the tallest point of a building,and the idiots started racing to the top,despite her frantic protests.

Raven:Guys,stop!
Ezio:Mi dispiace,bella,but I have to see my city!
Jacob:Race ya!
Malik:I bet I am the fastest!
Altair:In your dreams.
Malik:Shut up,novice!
Raven:YOU CAN JUST WALK THERE AND CLIMB SOME STAIRS,YOU IDIOTS!
Ezio:What's life without a little risk~?
Raven:THE LIFE OF THE LIVING!
Altair:How dull.

Then,they started racing and climbing,while she was looking left and right,hoping they won't attract much attention.
And Kim was cheering for Jacob.
Despite everything,Ezio was the fastest there.I suppose the enthusiasm got to him good...
And if the whole climbing thing wasn't enough...
They ALL did the Leap of Faith.
Earning me a mini-heart attack.

Ezio:See,ragazza?I won!Per Italia!
Raven:I want to strangle you all right now...
Jacob:*shrugs*But Kimi here cheered so beautifully for me.I'll make sure to win just for you,next time*winks*.
Kim:NEVERMIND!
Raven:Quite immature and irresponsible.What if you got in trouble?
Altair:What about your paramour?
Raven:*confused*Huh?
Altair:Connor or whatever his name is.
Raven:What about him?He's right he-....FUCK!!!

When they saw my realization face,they all started laughing.
Connor wasn't next to me at all.
I thought he was,because he's always so quiet...but that wasn't the case.

Raven:Where is he?!CONNOR?!
Kim:Raven,look!He's there!*points*

When I saw him,he was looking at a beautiful flower garden,far away.I made the guys sit there and I ran to Connor.

Raven:Connor Kenway!
Connor:Hm?Oh,hello,Kangee.Are you well?
Raven:Well?I'm FAR from well!You scared me!
Connor:Scared?What for?
Raven:You just disappeared out of my sight without saying anything!
Connor:You needn't worry about me.I'm good at tracking.
Raven:I know but...please just tell me before,okay?You worried me...
Connor:*smiles*I shall.

Then,he got up,and showed Raven a pretty blue flower that held a mesmerizing perfume,and put it in her hair.

Connor:This flower reminded me of you,Kangee.Beautiful and unique.The colour somehow resembles that of your hair too.And whichever perfume you wear,it's always great.

The said girl was at a loss of word hearing his flattering words,blushing for the first time in her life and feeling completely embarrassed.
She stuttered out a soft 'thank you',as she looked down,with her hands covering her face,and went back to the guys,and past them,guiding them forward,as to not see her face.
Ezio was swooning over that adorable display of affection,while the immature Kim and Jacob were giggling.
Evie and Connor held soft smiles,while Malik and Altair were smirking.They knew what was up.

They stayed at a big rented penthouse,so they all had enough space to room with another and not bother the others.
Also,they decided to go to the seaside in two days from then.(To get over their hangover from this night)

At night,they dressed up well,and went to the 'Loud Box'.
That,being a club.
They called it that,because the room looked like a box to them.And the music was loud.Loud as fuck.But hey,it wasn't too bad,actually.Ezio and Jacob enjoyed it the most,actually.They managed to blend in better than expected.
The party trio (including Kim) were dancing and enjoying the music,while Raven and the Arabs were enjoying a great hookah with tobacco.The girls ordered some cocktails,while the guys settled for wine or beer.
Poor Connor,however,wasn't the most ecstatic about it...or anything,for the matter.I almost felt bad about it,but nobody cannot do anything for the matter...and hookah,bro~!
Puff puff the steam,feels and looks so awesome!Gotta take some aesthetic pics and post them on Tumblr~!Ayyyyy...

Ezio being the usual handsome lady magnet,had girls dancing with him.Guess times never change.
Later,we even brought him the cake and sang him Happy Birthday!
Bet it was his best birthday party so far~!
And obviously,after Kim and Jacob got tired of dancing,they started pulling pranks on the others present at the club...which made many drinks and treats fly in the air.
Oh well,all about the party~!

After the part ended,some time in the morning,Kim called a cab and they all went home.
Most of them were hangover,so they went to their beds to sleep.
All but Jacob and Kim,who went to play video games,and Connor and Raven,who went to walk around a bit...A quite high Raven,might we say.

They went up on the roof and enjoyed the moonlight.

Connor:The moonlight has always been my favourite.It's pure and beautiful.
Raven:*giggles*Some said the moon was made out of cheese~.
Connor:It is not,is it?
Raven:Dunnooo~?Is it,now~?I never had a taste of it~!Maybe we should!
Connor:Not sure if that is possible?
Raven:Someone went to space before~!And landed on the moon!
Connor:Technology got that far already?
Raven:Ayeeeee!But,many people think it was a scheme.The 'Murikans put their flag on the moon and it was flying...but there's no gravity on the Moon,so how could it fly~?
Connor:I know naught of this?
Raven:Nobody does!But they are so famous now~!*giggles*
Connor:Are you quite alright?You seem more giddy than usual?
Raven:Ayeee,I'm so very fine~!Maybe just a tiiiny bit high~?
Connor:What does that mean?
Raven:Must've smoked a bit too much~?
Connor:That's not too good for your health.
Raven:Everyone dies from something.Gotta stay loose from time to time~!Cheer up~!
Connor:*chuckles*I think it's time we go back home.
Raven:Hiiieeee~!Carry me~?
Connor:*smiles*As you wish.

The male carried the female (sneaky female that faked being high,just so she could get carried back home),and then went to sleep.
By the time they arrived home,Jacob and Kim have already drawn weird things on everybody's face and put their make up on.

The next day,the guys woke up with hangovers,so they decided to have a day in.

The next one,though,they woke up early to catch the train to the seaside.

There,they changed in their swim suits and went to the beach,staying on beach lounge chairs,under umbrellas.
Ahem...
Gotta say,neither of the guys was used to seeing half naked girls or guys until now,so they were both confused and ecstatic (and thanked the modern era for such a nice display).
Raven explained them the importance of sun protection cream (even if all of them,with the exception of the Brits,was used to such powerful sun),nobody wanted sun burns.

Soon,Raven and Evie were reading books while tanning,with sunglasses on,Jacob and Kim were making a sand castle,Connor and Malik were trying to get used to the water.
And Altair....
Stayed huddled under a towel.
He didn't know how to swim...

Ezio:Hey,guys!I found this!

Raven took of her sunglasses and saw that he found a volleyball and a net.
Oh,this was going to be good...

Raven:I'm the referee!I need another one!
Connor:I volunteer.
Raven:*nods*Very well.Kim and Ezio are the team leaders.Choose a team member.
Ezio:Ladies first,bella~.
Kim:Hmm...
Raven:Just choose Jacob and get it over with.
Kim:Hmmm....nope!Evie!
Jacob:WHAT?!
Evie:Thank you.
Ezio:I shall choose Altaïr!
Kim:Fine...Jacob.
Raven:Then,Malik is with Ezio.Since Kim chose first,the ball goes to Ezio's team.

She explained the rules briefly,and put her shades back on,smirking.
Assassin Volleyball.
This shall be fun~!

Soon,the game became outright war,with everyone jumping on the other and difficult assassin schemes,just so they wouldn't let the ball fall on their field.
It was outright war,point to point,until...
Kim's team won,thanks to Jacob's sacrifice.(He let Kim jump on his back to hit the ball,and he ate sand).

Now,she got one more reason to bug Altair with.
The novice was beaten up by a simple modern girl.
Oh,the fun~

Next,since Altair lost,he had to come in the water with them.
After many teases and mockings from everyone,they put an air vest on him and dragged him to the water.He even started to enjoy the cool feeling of the water~(after gripping on a tree for dear life)

Everyone was in the water,playing,apart from Raven who was enjoying the peace and quiet and couldn't be bothered with the temperature change.
That is...
Until Kim AGAIN decided to spoil her plans.
So,she convinced Ezio to pick her up and drop her in water,next to them.

Ezio:Mi dispiace,mia cara,but I have to do it~!
Raven:Ezio,don't you dare!
Ezio:Sorry~!

Just as he said that,he threw the squealing girl in the sparkling clean warm water.
When she got to the surface,she used her shades to keep the hair out of her face,and started cursing the Italian boy in his native language,making him laugh.

Raven:I'm going back.Now that you and Kim got the satisfaction to brutally throw me in this water...
Kim:I don't think so~!
Raven:Don't think you can do anything to stop me.
Kim:Watch me~!

And just as the older girl let an annoyed sigh,and turned around to go to the shore....her friend snapped off her bra,and started swimming to the deeper part of the water.
The girl was shocked and covered her chest in haste,diving underwater,to her nose's level,and didn't budge from there,in embarrassment.

Cursing her friend in her mind,she realized that everyone was back to the shore,but she still couldn't budge from there.

And she stayed.
And stayed.
And stayed.

Until her little ray of hope came swimming to her,in the shape of a Native American.
T'was Connor.

Connor:Kangee?I thought you didn't want to stay much in water.
Raven:I...have a problem,so I can't move.
Connor:Problem?What happened?
Raven:That blasted rascal,Kim...she stole my top...
Connor:And?
Raven:I can't leave topless!It's embarrassing,Connor!
Connor:Topless...?Oh..!Hold on.Stay here I have an idea.
Raven:Not like I've anywhere else to go,in this condition...

He swam back to the shore,and when he returned,he put his shirt over her head,so she would be able to get back to the shore.
The girl was flustered all the way to the shore,and when she got on the sand,she started shouting at her female friend,who couldn't do anything but laugh and tease her.

Kim:Come on,Raven~!You're always so serious and held back by responsibilities,you gotta have a bit of fun sometimes!
Raven:I have no time for nonsense!We can't all be reckless troublemakers,y'know?
Kim:It's not always when your favourite assassins come on our world!

The girl stared at her younger friend with a blank sorrowful face,remembering that she shouldn't grow any closer to them,for they will soon disappear.Sometimes,ignorance is bliss...
But what is more painful?
Knowing that your loved ones will soon disappear?Or living in ignorance and feeling the full-blow when they happen not to be there anymore?
She stayed quiet and sighed,grabbing a towel and putting it over herself,so she won't shiver.

Raven:Next time,please refrain from getting me in any more embarrassing situations where my naked body is shown to the world.I,for one,believe it not to be the most sightly thing in the world and prefer to keep it hidden,at least to the minimum decree of decency.Now,if you excuse me,I saw a Sombrero stall,and I wish to feast on some.
Evie:Sombrero wasn't a hat?
Raven:T'was.But what I'm talking about is hot cooking dough with different sauces,in a carton sombrero.It's the best sweet cuisine.
Evie:May I have some?
Raven:How many should I get?
Jacob:Sombreros for everyone!
Raven:*sweatdrops*And suddenly,I became a slave machine.
---
After everyone ate and stood lazily on their beach chair,Kim got bored and wanted to do pranks.
And she saw the perfect opportunity when two crabs suddenly went slowly past her sight.
Tap tap tap tap
She took one carefully,lifted Altair's swimming trunks and-

Sliiiiiideeee
Tip tap tip tap

Soon enough,Jacob's pelvis had the same fate and.....

*painful yells*

The sleeping males were barbarically awoken by the snaps of said crabs that were crawling around their areas.
The jolted on their feet and took of their trunks,remaining in their knickers,and the snap of the crab was visible.
Everyone around was laughing,but the victims knew the culprit.
Kim.
As usual.

They raged and started chasing her up and down the beach,but to no avail,as the girl was much faster and agile (ironically,for she was running against assassins).
On the other hand,Jacob found the opportunity to jump on her from a store's roof...and made her a crepe on the sand.
His heavy,muscled body made her immobile under his.

Kim:J-Jacob...I c-can't...breathe...
Jacob:Not my problem,toots.
Kim:Jacob...d-don't kill...me...
Jacob:That was one nasty prank you pulled on me,kiddo.Not very nice.
Kim:Mercyyy~!
Jacob:*smirks*Will you beg nicely for your Lord and Saviour to save you~?
Kim:What the hell,Jacob?
Jacob:Is that a no~?In that case,I'll just use you us a sun bed and tan on you.
Kim:NoooOOOo!!!
Jacob:Or I could just...
Kim:Don't you dare-!
Jacob:TICKLE YOU!
Kim:NO!DON'T!DIE!GO AWAY!

He kept tickling her mercilessly,until she was red and really couldn't breathe from all the laughing and giggling she's done.
Ignorance is bliss,they say.
And enjoying every moment of happiness is the soul's desire.
But to what degree will the consequences hurt?
---
At that night,Raven went outside,enjoying a walk through the shallow part of the sea,walking on the wet,chilly sand,and staring at the stars,deep in thought.
Her heart was aching.More so than ever before.
With each passing second in the company of a certain male,she finds herself falling deeper and deeper.
But no,she cannot allow herself any weakness.
She's been through enough already to wish for another heart ache.
This one is different,she knows,but like any sweet dream,it fades away.
Beauty fades.Just like anything good in this world.
In reality,she is afraid.Closed within her frozen walls,she longs to be rescued,but she knows it shall be bittersweet.
But maybe,just like how Flynn Rider saved Rapunzel and almost died,he could be brought back to life,and spend sweet moments for all eternity with his sweetheart.
Haha.
How childish.
She had not fancied herself childish,so she had to make sure not to let her guard down.
Not for anyone.
And especially,not for him.
He wouldn't be her weakness.

That is...what she was telling herself during that night,until the said male came running towards her,bare feet,along the wet beach.
With a soft smile,he held yet another sapphire flower,gleaming in the moonlight,and tucked a stray lock of midnight blue hair behind her ear,with said flower.
She could only stare in wonder and confusion.
Why?
Why is he so kind to a stranger?To her,no less?
Why does he wish to see her blushing like a flushed maiden,receiving her first courtesy?
Why must he melt her ice walls,without even trying?

The look in his dark,chocolate eyes that hold warmth,like when you go home after a cold winter night.They are hazelnuts and gingerbread men,hot cocoa and cinnamon,they are the comfort and warmth when you wrap yourself in a blanket and stay reading in front of a fireplace,drinking hot cocoa with extra marshmallows,and outside it's freezing and snowing.

His eyes...the dark coloured eyes that she held herself as well,and she despised,she fell in love with.

His eyes...The one colour she hated most,and wished for any other one,she found genuinely mesmerizing and enchanting.

His eyes...So deep and caring,carrying a heavy burden of sorrow and pain.

His eyes...The ones she grew to love with all her heart.

His eyes...Him...The kind Native American Assassin that,like a dream,appeared in front of her when she least expected...and will be gone,just as easy.

She was a fool,she knew.
But a fool in love.
So easily defenseless and innocent.
It was pure like the first Winter snow.
It was love.
And it hurt more than anything in this world.
The tale of Romeo and Juliet that could never be,having physical forces against them...this time,the simple laws of Physics and Logic meant nothing but a cruel joke to them.

Raven:Connor....why?
Connor:Why?I do not understand?
Raven:Why are you so sweet and kind to me?
Connor:Is it not normal?Being nice to your host?
Raven:It's not only that and you know it.You're not the same with Kim.
Connor:She has the Frye boy,doesn't she?I wish not to disturb.
Raven:Connor!You...are...hurting me.
Connor:*alarmed*Kangee,I have to apologize profusely!That was naught my intent,I merely-
Raven:*shakes head*It is your kindness that hurts me.The kindness that I have never felt...The kindness that made me...care for you...
Connor:I care for you too,Kangee.But why is that painful?I believe it is quite a fresh,good feeling.
Raven:What would be worse,unrequited love,or genuine one that will end?I do not know,but only thinking about it,kills me.
Connor:But why must it end?Purity is eternal.

She closed her eyes and put a hand over his chest,where she could feel his heart beating.
It was beating for her.

Raven:Do you feel this?It is your heart.Your life essence.
Connor:Indeed.But what about it?
Raven:Do you know what will happen if something were to happen to you?
Connor:It will stop beating.
Raven:And mine as well.
Connor:Why yours?
Raven:What would you feel if I were to die?If my last dying breathe was to be taken in your arms,as I lay dying?
Connor: ...I see what you mean. . .
Raven:That is why...I am afraid.I am afraid of the inevitable.I am afraid of fate.I am afraid...of pain.

He put his hand over her,still on his chest,then raised it,kissing her knuckles gently,and held her soft hand,in his big,calloused ones.

Connor:What if the future weren't so cruel?
Raven:You would still return to your home,regardless of the existence of your mission.
Connor:And if you were to return with me?
Raven:*looks down*I couldn't...this is my home..and I've grown accustomed to this life.I wouldn't trade it.I'm sure you understand.
Connor:I do.I really do.And Kangee...know that,no matter what timeline,universe,or world,I will always care for you the most.
Raven:I...I know.
Connor:Even if the apocalypse shall come,and the end of the world will engulf us,I will show you all my kindness and care,so you will not forget me.
Raven:I could never forget you.

With one last kiss on the top of her head,he showed her a small,reassuring smile,and left back to the hotel.
They both knew the outcome...but what it worth suffering for it?
This love has taken its toll on both of them...
So should they accept the situation at hand,and have their last moments of happiness cherished?
Is that really what what the universe is telling them?
Is that what the stars want?
Just like the tale of the Sun and Moon,they had loved each other so much,that had to be separated,and now one cannot be while the other is.

He is her Sun and Stars,and she is the Moon of his life.
Both beautiful and eternal...and both...

So far away