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When Altaïr was born he always had another parent then his father,Umar Ibn-La'Ahad There was this strange cold air even though he lived in the dessert it was strange because hands that did not belong to a human, would hush his cry's by singing a soft humble lullaby it was foreign but yet it was calm in every way Altaïr's Mother died when giving birth to Altaïr and his father was quite close to him yet so far because of his missions that weren't much in Maysaf so he usually was alone but was not really alone of what people thought When Altaïr was a baby that strange person who wore robes of an Assassin but we're in a shade of the darkest black and he remembered that one of his arms was so black that it was burn with Golden lines Altaïr was at least 5 years old he started talking to the entity who would take care of him when father was gone, The Entity name was Desmond but Altaïr just called him Des since his name was hard to pronounce in ArabicAltaïr was at the age of 8 it was time for his training in becoming an assassin, Altaïr of course was absolutely excited on it since he could just work like his father and the mysterious Desmond ...........Altaïr Started off by doing small training like how to climb, run, jumb and to find things but for Altaïr finding things was piece of cake fore him since it was so easy because of his golden vision Altaïr was a talented young boy at a young age he was even consider being Prodigal young Assassin of course Altaïr was flattered but Altaïr didn't seem to bother it Even Al Mualim sees him as a great Assassin one day but Altaïr didn't seem to like the compliment of Al Mualim it just kept an uncomfortable feeling up to Altaïr body It was strange for Altaïr to feel uncomfortable Al Mualim was the Mentor of the Levantine Brotherhood he should be proud but yet not, he only cared if Desmond ever complimented because he was the mentor for Him not Al MualimAge 12, That where it happened Altaïr Father died because he was killed in a mission while letting the other Master Assassin's escape....it was shocking for Altaïr..........But yet he did not feel sad yet he indeed cryed but yet, it weren't real tears to him it was like he lost that valueble but yet didn't care if it was lost Desmond Conforteded Altaïr and Altaïr felt glad to be embrace by him it was a nice comfort for Altaïr it was really nice because he saw Desmond as his father then Umar himself .........Age 13 Altaïr was asleep when he saw Abbas Sofian father begging for mercy and Altaïr was scared and called for DesmondAltaïr:Who are you!?*Altaïr look shock and scared looking at the person who was Infront of him in his Bedroom he was an Assassin but yet not in the right mind*Ahmad: Please.... please forgive me Umar*Ahmad was shaking and held a knife through his throat ready to be slice while Altaïr back away immediately from the bed*But before Ahmad could even slice his own throat it was stop by a a strong grip of a black hand that quickly recognize as Desmond*Ahmad only stared shock the figured hand it was not human at all it had claws and it was black as charcoal and had golden lines that were symbols*Altaïr: Des!?*Altaïr hugged Desmond tightly because he was afraid*Desmond:If you wish to repay yours sins, do not kill yourself Ahmad Sofian, Repay them as an assassin not a coward Desmond let go of the grip on Ahmad while Ahmad was merely staring at the person in shock and more belwielderment when Altaïr hugged him.......Ahmad:Umar? No wait your a Djinn!?*Ahmad steps back in shock surprisingly in the right mind now more than ever* Desmond pats on Altaïr head who didn't look at Ahmad and was shaking violently saying that he was scaredDesmond:You Scared, My Son!? Ahmad how could you!!! Don't be a Coward and fight like a man to your sins!!!*Desmond grumbled in anger and he was using Umar voice to see how he would react because he just realized that both Altaïr and Umar had quite the same faces but a bit different in features due to the mother**Ahmad started to cry and beg on the ground*Ahmad:I'm sorry Umar, I didn't mean too, I didn't mean too leave you behind I was totured and I didn't say anything but I couldn't handled it, I'm a coward I'm sorry, I'm sorry*Ahmad was totured deeply but didn't say anything and that what kept the toturing by the Templars and he left Umar to die because he was a coward a afraid and scared and his mind was not in the right place**Desmond bend down to the level of Ahmad and hug him and whispered to his ear softly while Altaïr only nodded and left the room*Desmond:Oh, Ahmad do not blame yourself of my death, I chose it and I know you weren't in your right mind......I know and I forgive you Ahmad:I'm truly sorry, I just couldn't hide my guilt Umar, I just couldn't the guilt was killing me.......*Ahmad hug back while Desmond merely patted him, even though Desmond felt bad for lying at least this is what Umar wanted to due for his friend who couldn't hide his guilt**Ahmad felt slumb and fell asleep in Desmond Arms and Desmond teleported to his house and place him on of the chairs* Desmond:My work here is done, Abbas won't hate altaïr I hope......*Desmond wonder if Abbas Sofian personality would change but judging this change he would probably feel hate still but not malicious intent he hope* Altaïr: Des!*Altaïr called for Desmond and Desmond appeared*Altaïr:Des? Why did you pretend to be my dead father?*Altaïr look at Desmond Curiously while Desmond couldn't help sheeplishly smile but it was under a mask*Desmond:So he could finally forgive himself, for what he did *Desmond Patted Altair who yawned because it was already late at Night* Desmond:Why don't you go to sleep first while I explained it tomorrow, alright طفلي Altaïr:I'm Not tired Des, *Yawns tiredly* Desmond:Well it seems like your about to fall asleep in about any second now*Desmond lifts him up and carries him to bed and tucks him in Bed tidying a few things and Ahmad Sofian which was still on the floor* *Desmond Kisses Altaïr Forehead and smiles* Hello, hello
Can you hear me
As I scream your name?
Hello, hello
Do you need me
Before I fade away?
Desmond then sings a song that Altaïr is unfamiliar, Desmond was singing it in perfect Arabic yet Altaïr found the song so foreign yet so calming
Is this a place that I call home?
To find what I've become
Walk along the path unknown
We live, we love, we lie
Altaïr fell asleep even though the song was not finished the song was beautiful so foreign to his ears yet soft and calming Altaïr then meets Al-Sayf Brothers,Malik Al-Sayf and Kadar Al-Sayf, Altaïr form a friendship between them Malik Al-Sayf was the Eldest Brother 4 years older then Kada Al-Sayf who was still 9 years old in age Because it was also influence by Desmond to make friends with Malik and Kadar to Altaïr surprised Altaïr never really bother if he had made friends or not but this was a surprised his Mentor Desmond would only watch him in the dark not be here by his side at all Age 14 once again Altaïr felt even more strange when his Mentor Desmond would ask him to a High place to meet him, it was strange since we had just learned the leap of faith And it was beautiful, his eagle vision did something cool he saw the whole world all around him it was incredibleDesmond:This what you call syncingnation point, It means you syncing with your Eagle vision, Altaïr*Desmond once more patted Altaïr head who was still Amaze by the sight of the whole world seeing Maysaf like this*Desmond:If you keep practicing on that faith of leap I will show you, more of the syncingnation points Altaïr eyes were sparkling and Desmond wonder if this is what Altaïr felt when he found out about these when he was youngAltaïr:Yes, Des I will!Altaïr said that with joy and Desmond merely patted him again ........Age 16, Altaïr had gotten his first Hidden blades, of course he was Honored by it since those who originally graduated from Novice to Assassin would have been when there 18-20 but Altaïr Graduated early then most Assassins of course that spike even more Jealousy to the Brothers that were still novice But Altaïr didn't mind them even Malik and Abbas were jealous of him but Kadar was just amaze on how Altaïr was Talented in being an assassinAltaïr only cared if His Mentor Desmond was there and he was clapping and cheering for him sliently in crowd proud of him Altaïr age 20 and this is where Altaïr started being an arrogant prick and Desmond thought he would have gotten rid of it, Altaïr had so much pride in himself that it was annoying for Desmond to deal with it so he just watch from the sidelines seeing Altaïr being an arrogant prick Malik was starting to get agitated by Altaïr Smirky face when he always won against Malik and sending Malik to infrimary room again for the 5th time this month Altaïr:Do you yield Malik Al-SayfAltaïr had a Smirky face that Malik wanted to punch him so bad but couldn't because he was already lying on the arena badly injuredAltaïr look at novices that were watching and so was KadarAltaïr:Take him to the infirmary he can not fight Altaïr turns back without even batting an eyelash towards Malik who lying on the arena Malik:I did Not yield yet Altaïr!! Come back hereMalik tryed to get himself up but couldn't because altaïr had hit his legs to hard that what made fall he was incredibly fast with his movements when Malik look back at it Kadar then went to his brother putting his brother arm up to his other shoulder Kadar:That is enough Malik you have already lost.....do you still want Altaïr to beat you again badly so you could not go to missions?Kadar said sincerely and that what made Malik Yield of course Malik could never say no to his little brother that was still a novice Altaïr merely smiled at them with a cocky look and left the Arena without any injuries not even a single hit from Malik himselfDesmond:💭When they said Altaïr could never be hit they were right, Altaïr never gotten hit when I had read his memoriesDesmond shrugged and look at Altaïr who left The Arena and was walking up to him Desmond:You know your pride can only lead so far Altaïr be careful if you do you will have to repay it with HumilityDesmond warned Altaïr while Altaïr didn't care because he will never fall into Humility since he was a skilled assassin after all Altaïr Age 23 that where Altaïr started getting more arrogant when he save Al Mualim from an enemy attack and became an Master AssassinAnd that where it spike Altaïr Pride and arrogance was showing to much being the youngest Master Assassin in all of history everDesmond on the other wanted to avoid this but oh well he just let it happened since it was Karma time to teach how the world doesn't evolve around himAge 24 the Solomon temple...... Altaïr was too arrogant and Robert de Sablé threw him outside of the temple room while Malik and Kadar fend for themselvesMalik was able to get the apple but the price was his brother injured on the ground with blood all over then an arrow was shotDesmond:Dodge to the left Malik...Desmond order Malik body to dodge the arrow that would have slice off his arm badly and he escape with the apple in his arms intact thankfullyWhile after a few minutes, He grab Kadar when the Templars of Robert de Sablé weren't looking and patch him off before dropping him to Jerusalem Bureau carefully
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Malik had arrived with The Apple of Eden with his hands intact but the cost of his brother Kadar
Malik was happy The he had became a Master Assassin and finally had a smirk on his face when Altaïr had Become a novice once more but yet he was not satisfied yet.....
Malik was instructed to watch Altaïr doing his performance like a Dai bringing the Features of the Blood Target to Malik and then to The Jerusalem Bureau
Altair could only scoff in dismay, he should have listen to his Mentor Desmond about that his pride and arrogance but he will not openly admit it at all
The first Target was Tamir a Infamous Black Arms Merchant seller who came to rule over Souk Al-Silaah, The largest market in Damascus
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Altaïr watch the conversation forming between Tamir and an Old man, but the conversation turn into malice when Tamir had stabbed the old man multiple times causing his death
The blood of The old man blood filled the water fountain turning into the shade of red no longer the water
Desmond was watching this from the shadows of crowds, and looking at Altaïr who already notice him from the crowd yet did not make a sound
Altaïr saw Tamir walking up the stairs close to him so he made his move and used his hidden blade
Altaïr then uses his hidden blade and stabs it on Tamir neck......
Altaïr lays Tamir almost life less body on the ground listening to his last words
Altaïr:Be at peace......
Altaïr stares at Tamir widened eyes
Tamir:You will pay for this.....
Tamir then begins to speak of his finale words
Tamir:You and all your kind..
Altaïr:It seems your the one that pays my friend, you will not profit from suffering any longer...
Desmond was in the crowd looking at them that were screaming and running away from altaïr direction
Desmond:💭Oh how I forgot that Altaïr assinates when so crowded, but oh will job is done is done
Tamir:You think of me of some petty debt dealer, suckling at the breast of war.. A strange target don't you think, Why me when so many others do the same
Altaïr:Then you believe your different then...
Tamir:Oh, But I am, I sever a far nobler cause, then mere profit, Just like my brothers..
Altaïr look at Tamir with a questioning gaze
Altaïr:Brothers?
Tamir:Ah, but he thinks I'm alone, I am but a piece, a man with a pot to claim, you will come and know the others soon enough,
Tamir:They won't take kindly of what you done.
Altaïr:Good, I look to ending there lives aswell
Tamir:Such, Pride it will destroy you child......
And that Tamir was long gone and Altaïr finally lay him down to the ground and slide the feather of his bloody neck of Tamir
And Runs, and climbs the buildings and the guards follow pursuit....but couldn't catch up to Altaïr
Desmond merely watches from the side lines and follows Altaïr who was already aware that his Des was following him
Desmond wore a mask that cover half his face only revealing his eyes that were a golden Hue just like Altaïr eyes when he used his Eagle vision but the difference was there were golden lines coming out of Desmond eyes when he used his Eagle vision
After a few minutes Altair finally gotten away from The guards that were chasing him very badly for Desmond kinda feels bad for slightly
Altaïr then climbs a tall tower look at the view
Altaïr smiles at this because it so beautiful up here
'Altair!'
Altaïr looks below him to see Malik Al-Sayf right there calling him of course it had to be him
Altaïr Sighs and look at Malik one more time and he sees that Malik eyes full of distaste and anger
Altaïr then those a leap of faith and on to a pile of hay landing gracefully on to it
Altaïr:Malik.....
Malik: Altaïr.......
Malik look at Altaïr with distaste and anger of course he would look at him like that since he was the reason that his brother was seriously injured and Altaïr was pretty sure that Des had something to do with Kadar being alive and well
Altaïr shows the bloody feather to Malik, and puts it back it his pocket, Malik didn't look impressed and rolled his eyes
Malik:Your Presence defines me, now scram novice!
Malik shouted at Altaïr while Altaïr merely nodded and left
Desmond:💭Well this is different then the usual Altaïr the would spite back at him, I guess he felt guilty trip
Desmond didn't mind this since it was Altaïr lesson and Desmond would not interfere only if the Altaïr is in extreme danger of course
Altaïr leaves Malik and goes to the bureau that was nearby to finish his mission and get some rest that he needed
Malik couldn't help but grit his teeth at him, Malik felt happy that Altaïr finally gotten what he deserved but yet something was blooming inside of him wanting for more than he ever wish for
'Master Al-Sayf'
Malik turns around to see a novice assassin greeting him
Malik:What is it, Novice what news do you bring me....
Malik look at the Sweaty novice
'Master Al-Sayf, the treasure the you had gotten Al Mualim has been stolen!'
Malik had widened eyes in shock
Malik:What!? How
'I do not know, but Al Mualim requires your Assistance'
Malik:I see then please, go tell Al Mualim I will be there soon
Malik dismissed the Novice who just gave a small bow and left
Malik groan in frustration, looks like his desire will have to wait
Desmond who was listening to this merely smiled from his mask and walks away holding the golden apple of Eden in his hands
Desmond:sorry but, I will not Let Rashid ad din-Sinan
Desmond then puts the apple of Eden in of his many pockets in his black and red Assassin robes and left the scene
Meanwhile for Altaïr was also there he didn't actually left since he saw the novice coming towards Malik so of course he had to listen to the conversation in secret
Altaïr merely smiled on what he was hearing
Altaïr:It seems, Like Des up to something but curiosity always kills at least
Altaïr then moves into the shadows of the crowd and leaves no trace behind going to the Jerusalem Bureau