New York

“You’re too weak!” Shay spoke helping off the ship but shaking him off Edmund simply spoke, “Never mind that find Mon...” Edmund stopped as he looked around to see the gang hideouts showing spitting out the black smoke from the chimneys and clutching his chest once again changed his mind as he stated, “Shay… do some digging about these gang areas, don’t engage just let me know if you find anything of interest and evidence.” “Evidence? I thought we were going to take them down anyway?” “We are… I have a suspicion in for the feedback we will get off the brotherhoods!” “How so?” Shay questioned and pointing to the crate next to him Edmund began, “Do you know my biggest gripe about joining the Assassin’s?” “Nope sir” “You see the Assassins would and the Templars are no different in what they want, just how they achieve it. Peace with freedom for the assassin’s or peace by control for the Templars. Truthfully both groups would do the same if they were presented with power; take it and **** its use even if it means to crush the opposition with no care of those harmed in the way. I believed with the Templars at least they would get it done quicker. I sided with the assassins merely because my partner did; but when I join a cause, I’m loyal.” “You think the Brotherhoods would approve?” “Paris won’t. They are archaic, the Russian definitely will; they are just as bad as the Templars, the English? debatable, they have struggled for soo long but do understand the traditions and lessons learnt from NOT following the creed” Shay nodded standing up and pointing to the tavern replied, “Go and get a drink, I’ll do some digging and maybe find some help for you” Edmund nodding getting unsteadily up and heading to the tavern grumbled, “This is going to take a while!”

A few hours later and seeing Shay return he joined Edmunds table as Edmund put his knife and fork down, “What have you learned?” “Definitely Assassin controlled and by the sound of it backed by the French. Hopes name was thrown around and this letter I stole indicates that she will be returning within a week but could be delayed thanks to the investigation” Edmund nodded before relaying what he heard, “Yes, people here say people are disappearing and not being heard of ever again. Soldiers don’t go near them, if they do they are attacked without fear of repercussions. There’s 6 here and 4 outside of New York. Hope is definitely mentioned as it’s leader!” “So your plan is still the Templars?” Shay questioned, “Yes. Find Monro, he’ll take us to Haytham who will meet us. We “talk” it out and reach an understanding. If the other brotherhoods give us support we tell the Templars to back off; why bother trying to kill Assassin’s when we are killing each other for free?” Shay nodded and smiling Edmund looked over to the wigged individual who had now turned up at the tavern and from his dress, it was clear he was their man. He looked over to the assassins and cautiously joining then asked, “Assassin’s contacting me…?” Edmund nodded before offering him a seat stated, “An temporary truce. It’s important for both my brotherhood as an whole and the Order…” “Oh?? What is it?” he asked, “A group of assassins, the ones you are fighting have stumbled across an device that can lead them to First Civilisation sites and they are messing with them, power that they don’t understand… it means trouble for us all; especially because they are determined to keep on trying until they manage a way to control them and the world” “Why not contact your other groups?” “We have…” Shay interrupted to which Edmund explained, “This is our insurance; in case they don’t see the right way!” Monro looked out the window and studying the gangs replied, “I don’t have the power to support this, you know this!” “Yes, you will know where Haytham is and get us a meeting with Haytham to explain our side” he nodded before pointing to the gang hideout stated, “Prove to me this isn’t a ruse. The area has been polluted by these gangs led by the assassins. Take this out and I will arrange that meeting” Edmund nodded unsteadily getting to his feet and studying the blooded shirt Monro questioned, “Shot?” “I was conducting the investigation, they were guilty and thinking they could threaten me or shoot me to make it go away… shot me. They think I am dead!” Monro turned to Shay and nodding said, “You do it, I will get this man help” “Fair enough!” Shay responded and handing Shay some throwing knives Edmund replied, “Help you remain silent. Get as much evidence as you can!!! When questioned by the others we will need it to justify our actions!” Shay agreed taking his leave and helping him up Monro replied, “You must be **** to ask us for help!” as they headed to the door.