Young Writers Society

"Altair isn't too concerned, right now its only speculations and rumors. But he does want to send some assassins to find out more information- to decide weather its true or false." I reported.

Each one of them nodded."I think Altair is correct about going this. Its hard to tell weather its true or not." Ryder responded.

"When are we going to send a team?" Dali asked.

I looked at her." As soon as most of the other more important missions are full filled. Altair believes this mission will need a lot of our brothers and sisters- since it might be very important information later on"

Alex:

He cursed under his breath. As the "servant" he was sent to take care of Miss Perdue. He didn't like this. She was here to kill Mr. Smith, but he needed to kill the sheik. Then an idea struck him. If there was a way to kill both of them at the same time...but that would require her help...and he had no idea how to communicate his plan. Suddenly, a light bulb went on. He smiled to himself. He loved his job. He quickly wrote a letter, and addressed it from her mother.

"Miss," he said submissively. "a letter for you, from your mother." he explained breifly. He was vaguely aware of the other female servants oogling him. He suppressed a grimace.

She glared at him, but answered politely, "Thank you."

She took the letter.

He had briefly described his plight, begging her assistance, and explaining the circumstances. He needed her to be ready to kill when he was. They needed to be alone with their targets and kill them at the same time. It was the best chance they had.

He ended with: I beg of you to forgive my implusiveness and help me in this issue. Do not do it for me, but for the brotherhood. I'm sorry that I am...so...impecably rude. Forgive me, Velna. Your faithful servant, Alexander.

He started flirting with some of the other servants while she read his letter. He had to stay inconspicuous until she made her decision. He held his breath. Hopefully she would be willing to cooperate.

Dali:

I cursed under my breath. Stupid Alex! He needed to be here! This was huge! And it required all the Masters to be in attendence! He better hurry up! I thought silently.

Then I noticed Ryder. He seemed worried. Probably over his sister. I bit my lip. That was so sweet! He was concerned for his sister. He turned to look at me and I blushed. I wasn't exactly the best when it came to flirting within the brotherhood. In fact, I hadn't ever dated anyone. I was too afraid of them breaking my heart that I didn't allow myself to trust anyone...except Alex...I cursed again. Stupid boy! What was taking so long?!

I bowed to the other masters" I believe it best to take our leave, for now."

They also bowed in respect and the lower ranks bowed lower then the masters.

I decided to see how the students were doing- I made my way over towards the training grounds in the castle yard.

"So the Temlars are returning?" Marik walked next to Ryder.
"We don't know for sure. Altair is sending in a team soon," Ryder replied looking at Marik. Marik's Leader didn't tell him any of this. Why? he thought.

I looked back- master Ryder was still talking with the other assassins.

Velna-

Velna looked at the letter and then tossed it in the fire.

"What was that about?" Mr. Smith asked in her ear, she was getting tired of him being so close to her. Though for some reason seeing Alex flirting angeried her too. She blocked all emotion and looked at him slowly nodding, Mr. Smith and the Sheik didn't notice.

"Just my mother trying to get me home. I don't know how she got it here so fast." She replied reaching up into her hair and 'fixing' it. She was really just making it easier to get her dagers out if she needed to.



*All I had*

I was in the training room, watching the students fight, and listening to their teacher yell at them instructions and words of wisdom.

A smile spread across my face- memories of the past filled my head. I remembered how I was always yelled at more then the others for being a girl. I was one of the first sisters in the brotherhood, and after my excellent performances on my missions they soon changed the brotherhood ways. Allowing women to become assassins.




*all I got*

ALex:

He noticed her nod out of the corner of his eye. Good, she wanted to help. Excellent. But there was something else..she was...angry? He wondered why, then sighed. He was too impulsive, and she was mad at him. At least she was willing to help. He kept smiling at the serving girl. She seemed to enjoy his attention. She kept flipping her hair and smiling. He reached for her hand, stroking it slightly. Only a trained eye would notice. She blushed and he lifted it to his mouth slowly, kissing her hand as he looked into his eyes. She was entranced. That was good. She would do whatever he asked.

He started whispering in her ear. She giggled and flushed red. She nodded and left the room. THe only people in the room were the assassins and the two targets. He made it look like he was getting drinks, but carefully and cautiously slipping his hand down to his waist. He pulled out a knife, dripped in poison, curtisy of Dali. He looked at Velna, willing her to be ready.

Velna-

Why does that anger me so much? Velna furiously thought as she watched Alex and the serving girl flirt. She saw everything though she acted like she was paying attention to Mr. Smith.

"Would you like me to get rid of everyone?" He asked in a wisper his lips close to her ears.

"No it's fine." She smiled up at him locking his eyes in her's. She needed to get home, kill him and leave. She felt Mr. Smith run his hand down her arm and grab her hand. That would hinder her alot. She would need to free her hand to be able to kill him. She looked at Alex. Maybe this would help. If she could just get Mr. Smith by the window she could pretend to be talking to her 'lover'. The sheik would look away and she could kill him and Alex could kill the Sheik. She just didn't know if it would work or not.

Alex:

What was she doing? Alex wanted to strike...now! And she wasn't even ready. Hurry up! He mentally shouted. Then the Sheik walked over toward him.

"I'd like something to drink." he demanded.

"Of course sir."

He had a thought. He started pouring two drinks, slipping in a special mix that Dali had given him. He poured it into two drinks. He was tired of waiting.

"here you go, sir."

The sheik took it without even acknowledging him.

Alex walked over to where the "couple" was. "Thirsty, sir, madam?"

"Thank you." Mr. Smith took one and offered the other to Miss Perdue.

Of course, Alex made sure that Mr. Smith had the right one. As he had prodicted, the Sheik raised his glass. "A toast, to the happy couple..."

They all took a drink, as they did so, Alex slipped out of the room and went to find the maid he had been flirting with. He didn't want to be in the room when they both fell to the floor dead.

Velna-


Velna sipped her drink watching Alex carefully, when he slipped out she looked at both of the men. They both suddenly turned a green color then fell on the ground. She frowned, she was supposed to kill Mr. Smith and seh wanted to too. She suddenly dropped her glass and let out a blood curling scream. She had to stay in part if she didn't want to get caught. A servant walked in, the tears were already rolling and she kept screaming.

The servant ran to Mr. Smith first and touched his neck, then looked at the ground frowning. She slowly sat down and carefully touched Mr. Smith's cold cheek and jumped back screaming again. She had to play the part of an upset fiancee. The servant Alex had been flirthing with walked over and wrapped her arms around Velna's shoulders and pulled her up.

"Come on, Miss, let's get you out of here." She said in a clam voice. Velna let a sob tore out of her lips, making sure Alex saw her glaring at him, he wasn't supposed to kill her guy.

Alex:

She was mad and upset. It kind of surprised him that it hurt him to see her that way. He sighed and stalked out. He jumped on his horse and headed back to headquarters. There wasn't anything to do around here.

When he arrived, days later, Dali rushed at him and explained what was happening in jumbled sentences. Oddly enough, the wrath of the Templars didn't seem as strong as the wrath he was sure to receive from Velna when she returned.

Velna-

After a few days, Velna left to 'go home'. She finnally got back to headquarters and Ryder ran out to meet her.

"Where have you been?" HE demanded, "YOu never take that long unless somethign went wrong." Velna looked past him and saw Alex.She wanted to kill him right about now.

"Something went wrong." She hissed dismounting.

"Did you get your guy?" Ryder asked,

"He's dead." She replied walking towards the stables to put her horse away. She passed Alex and glared at him. Though for some reason something about her wanted to stop glaring and talk to him.

What the heck, NO She screamed in her mind and kept walking.

Alex:

She was definately mad. Furious actually. What had he done? He groaned. This was stupid. All the "newbies" rushed out, the girls stopped and giggled, looking at him. Not now! He mentally begged. But they didn't seem to get the mesage. All the girls looked at him and tried flirting. he clenched his teeth together to stop from saying anything.

"Hey, you must be the head master." one of them, a blond, said.

"Um...not really."

"Really? You kind of look like you should be." she continued, winking this time.

Why not? "Maybe. But I don't have the experience...but I can still teach you some new moves." he grinned at her. He needed a boast right now, why not? Nothing forbid the members getting together.

She giggled. "Want to show me now?"

"If you wish." he smiled and took her hand, leading her to the practice arena. Everything else could wait.

Dali:

I saw Alex walk off with another girl. What had gotten into him? He never acted like this! Normally he turned them down. Gently, of course, but still! Why was he being such a jerk?!

I saw Ryder talking to Velna. She looked mad. What was with all the assassins these days? Were they all in bad moods? Well, at least Ryder had a reason. I smiled. Any guy who showed that kind of devotion for their own, was a wonderful guy. I sighed. If only there was someone who cared for me like that...someone who truly did care...just once...

Velna-

When Velna finished stabling her horse she walked back outside. Alex was gone as was hte group of young girls that had surronded him. How they ever thought they would be able to be assassins amazed her. She walked towards the arena, Ryder following step.

"Whats wrong?" He asked,

"Nothing." Was her simple reply.

"Velna, you don't glare at people, you may be careful not to get close to them, but you don't glare at people for no reason." He replied,

"Doesn't matter, want to practice?" She asked, she was a little tired, but her anger made her awake enough to be abel to do almost anything.

When she walked into the training/practice arena she saw Alex teaching one of the younger girls one fo the moves wich she 'couldn't', learn. Velna could tell she just wouldn't learn it because she wanted to get close to Alex.


Ryder-


Ryder looked at Velna and then at Alex, where her gaze was set. What had he done to his sister to cause such anger?

"I just remembered I have someone I need to talk to." Ryder said giving his sister an apologetic hug. "We'll train later." HE turned and left the arena, he needed to think. When he walked out into the light he saw Dali, she was Alex's sister right? Well they had some connection. Would she know where Alex had gone?

Probably not.