Ed, Edd n Eddy 1. Chapter 1

Ed, Edd and Eddy belong to their soul creator and the Assassin's AU versions of them belong to C2ndy2c1d. I am just putting my spin in their story.

Let the story Begin and enjoy

This world is full of excitement, adventure and pure awesomeness but underneath this mask of wonder lies a world of danger. In this world corruption is everywhere from police to government officials. To fight this threat a secret organization under the disguise of a school was put together to fight them. They work outside the law to stop the deadliest people in the world. We are everywhere and nowhere, we are Assassins here to protect everyone.

In front of a large building in the heart of North Carolina a group of kids stood before a dome building inside their lives would change forever.

"What are we doing here again sockhead?" Eddy said while still yawning. He was half asleep at the moment because of having to wake up early in the morning.

"This is a chance to make the world a peaceful place and because it part of our family lineage" Edd said.

"Yeah we get to travel the world, fight bad guys and save the day just like in the comics" Ed said all excited.

"Yeah….Yeah Ed I get why you and Double D are doing this but I have my own reason" Eddy said recalling his reason and it hurt to think about. His older brother was arrested by cops while they were watching TV. Eddy's brother was charged with drug possession and intent to sell. He knew those charges were fake and the evidence was planted by those cops. Eddy tried to help his brother but he ended up in jail and died there.

Edd could see that his friend was in pain so he put his hand on his shoulder to comfort him.

"Come on Dorks just go already" Kevin said waiting behind the Ed's. In the moment they forgot everyone else was here.

Kevin, Nazz, Rolf, Johnny, Plank, Jimmy, Sarah and worst of all the Kanker sisters were here as well. They each had their own reasons for being some good others for personal gain. Everyone walked into the building amazed by the pictures on the walls and the amount of students that were here. They made their way to the auditorium for orientation, and sat down in the available seats walking to the podium at the center stage was an old man.

"Welcome new students to the University my name is Mr. Connors, here we forge the best and brightest in all fields of education. His welcome speech took over two hours to complete after it was over the students exited the auditorium and went to register for classes.

"That old guy was taking forever just to say welcome" Eddy said.

"Okay grant you that introduction was quiet longwinded, but very informative wasn't it Ed?"

"Come on guys it is time, let's go" Ed said rushing off to registration. Double D and Eddy just stared in amazement at their friend's excitement for school. They caught up with Ed and the other kids from Peach Creek as they were about to register.

"Are you ready gentlemen?" Edd said looking at his lifelong friends.

"You know it sockhead lets do this" Eddy said with his signature grin

"Hurray lets save the world" Ed said along with his friends

The announcer called the Peach Creek group of students and said "Frist your name and then your Assassin name."

Kevin went first and said "My name is Kevin Rogers and I choose the name Ranger K" with that Kevin received his student I.D and the others followed.

"My name is Nazz Summers and I choose the name "The Blonde Widow" "

"My name is Johnny Forest and this is plank, I choose the name "Dynamino" "

"My name is Sarah Williams and I am Jimmy Dolton, we choose the name "The Dollies" "

"My name is Rolf Dolan and I choose the name "The Dark Shepard" "

"We are Ed Williams, Eddy Skipper and Edd Kenway and we choose the name "Triple E's" "

"We are Marie, Lee and May Kanker and we choose the name "The Fury's"

After the cankers signed up we were all given our I.D cards and was told never to lose them no matter what. Everything was going great until we they assigned rooms the guys and the girls had two separate rooms.

The guys were each picking out their rooms, Kevin and Eddy were arguing about something. Ed was in his room reading comics. Rolf, Jimmy and Johnny were doing something Urban Ranger related. Edd just went straight for his room to relax with a book "This is going to be a very interesting four years" he said while reading.


	2. Chapter 2

Dream Time

_Edd was fast asleep in his bed his dream was about solving physics with equations with Albert Einstein. The dream was pleasant until a creek at his door woke him up. Edd grabbed the book from the nightstand and crept to the door to surprise his attacker. He raised the book ready to strike but relaxed when he saw it was Nazz._

"_What are you doing in my room at this of an hour?" Edd spoke in quietly, not wanting to wake the others especially Kevin. He took a look at what Nazz was wearing it was a black and red nightgown that looked like lingerie._

"_I was lonely and I wanted to get away from the Kankers snoring," Nazz said innocently. She was staring at Edd and liked what she saw. _

_Instead of wearing footie pajamas to bed he now wore sweatpants and a white shirt. This showed off his soon to be seen muscles and she loved every minute of it._

"_Seriously Nazz why did you come in here?" _

"_Like I said I was lonely." _

_She advanced with word and Edd stepped back almost at his bed. He knew this couldn't be happening Nazz would never do this and not with him. Everyone figured she would go out with someone like Kevin because he is a Jock and she is a Cheerleader. (Pardon the stereotype) _

"_Come on Double D let's sit down and talk I don't bite," Nazz said as she sat down on his bed and patting the spot right next to her. He saw no harm in talking so he complied and sat down next to the blonde vixen._

"_So Nazz you say you were lonely so why not go to Kevin's room? He would greatly appreciate your company not that I don't but why come to me." _

"_Well, your different form the other guys and you're the only one that I can connect with," she said as she stared into his eyes._

"_So can Kevin if you give him a chance," he said trying to get her to see that he wasn't the best choice._

"_Kevin only cares about his new motorcycle and sports, he is more of a friend than a lover," Nazz said not wanting to think about him. Edd needed to think of someone else for Nazz to focus her attention on._

"_What about Johnny?"_

"_Johnny talks to a piece of wood and is a little strange."_

"_Well, how about Rolf, he is a hard worker and has his own farm" he hoped this would throw her off of him._

"_Rolf isn't into any of the girls here and he has a girlfriend back in Sweden," Nazz said answering his question. He forgot about that, they knew each other from their days as children and were to be married._

"_Jimmy, what about him?"_

"_Jimmy is a little kid and he likes Sarah and she like him"_

"_Ed"_

"_Ed is an alright guy but he has chickens and butter toast on his mind most of the time." She said casting each guy aside. He was running out alternative males until one came to mind which was highly unlikely._

"_Okay…w-wha-what about Eddy?" He knew where this was going to go, but it was worth a shot._

"_Eddy are you serious all he cares about is money and his scams. He always tries to get the best of everyone but ultimately fails in the end and gets beat up in the end" Nazz was right and he knew that already but I couldn't hurt to try._

"_Okay then why me?" He needed to know why because she had never shown interest in him in all the time they had grown up. Sure he had gotten the occasional hi here and there but nothing to show a deeper interest. He wondered if this could be some joke but dismissed that thought because isn't that type of person._

"_I like you because you are smart, kind, caring, you're willing to help anyone, honest and you're the only guy who could get me wet instantly" with that she leaned in to kiss him._

An alarm blared and awoke Edd from his sleep he looked at the clock and it read Eight AM it was almost time for classes to begin. He got up and went to the bathroom to get ready and he noticed the bulge in his pants. "Not again," he said as he waited for it to go down, these dreams have been a reoccurring problem for him. He and Nazz were friends sort of, how could he have feelings for her and in such a way. That thought would have to wait for another time he got his clothes on and went to breakfast with the guys. Today Edd was wearing a red and white jacket with black stripes, black jeans and white sneakers with red and black lines on it.

He went to the cafeteria and looking all around him he still found this school incredible. It was like a college with its size, vast library and state of the art equipment. He got to the table with his friends and a waiter came up to the table and they ordered their breakfast.

"Good Day gentlemen and how does everyone like the first day so far?" He said with a smile. Everyone was looking like they had just woken up and some were sleeping on the table.

"I'm alright but why did we have to wake up so early" Edd y said with a tired yawn. He was losing the battle to stay awake. Kevin, Rolf, Johnny and Jimmy were no better off either and Ed looked well rested we wondered where he got all his energy from. Our food arrived and we started eating before classes.

Kevin had sausages, scrambled eggs with a glass of orange juice was the breakfast of athletes. Johnny, Rolf and Jimmy had the same thing which was steel cut oatmeal, orange slices and a glass of milk. Eddy had a cheese omelet with coffee and Ed had a bowl of cereal with buttered toast. My breakfast was a bowl of mixed fruit and some green tea.

We were eating our breakfast in silenced until Nazz came over to our table with her breakfast. She sat down between me and Kevin, everyone except me was staring at her with open jaws. Nazz wore a red crop top that covered her well-endowed cleavage with black pants that showed her curves and sneakers to match. Her hair was longer and put into a ponytail. She saw the men staring at her with blank expressions on their faces.

"Guys, is something wrong?" Nazz said, it woke them from their daze and they continued eating.

"You look awesome today Nazz" Kevin said trying not to stare at her but was getting hard.

"Yeah, you look great today Nazz and I love your outfit," Jimmy said admiring her clothes.

Everyone complimented her, but she wanted to hear one from Double D that is what would truly make her day. She started to develop feelings for him before they left the Cul-de-sac at first she thought it was nothing but that changed quickly. It started with blushing when hearing his name to touching herself thinking about him.

"Oh Sorry Nazz I forgot to say Good Morning to you and your choice of clothes for the day suits your style and personality quite well" He said making up for his rudeness earlier. Nazz loved how he used that vocabulary of his and it made her like she was being seen for more than a beautiful face.

"Good Morning to you Double D, I like your mixture of red, white and black you look like Ezio from Assassin's Creed II," Nazz said. Edd takes another look at attire and notices that his clothes are identical to the color scheme of the Assassin.

"I didn't notice that before, well to make it official I need to speak Italian and have a hidden blade."

Nazz giggled at what he said everyone one else just looked at him. She thought what would he look like if had a one of the robes from the game. Double D could pull it off with all his secret weapons, sword and the hood over his head. That would give him an air of mystery just imagine, using parkour to traverse the city and being seen and not seen.

The best part would be him and coming into my room with his hood down scooping me up into his arm and gently kissing me. As her fantasies continued she just sat there smiling while eating her food.

"Nazz….Nazz …..Nazz" Edd kept saying trying to bring her back to earth.

"Yes Edd," she said in an amours voice.

"It's time for class," Edd said while everybody was leaving the cafeteria

She got up from her seat to go to class, Edd walked along with her since they had the same first class together.

"Thank you Nazz" Edd said to her with a warm smile.

"For what?" she said a little confused

"For calling me Edd instead of Double D like everyone else"

She blushed furiously, forgetting she called out his name in her fantasy.

"You're welcome" with that they entered the classroom to star the day.

To clear up any misunderstandings, the school acts as a college and the kids are in their teen years.


	3. Chapter 3

Still I own nothing but my imagination

The first class was Math and it was Edd's favorite class next to science. Today's lecture was on advanced calculus and the teacher had the students open their books and begin working. Class went by quickly Edd finished his work early and spent the rest of class reading. While everyone else still working, Nazz was staring at Edd and working.

She still couldn't believe that this was the same Edd from the Cul-de-sac. He was the second tallest next to Ed but was the out of the three. Edd always wore an orange shirt with purple shorts and black sneakers growing up. He always helped Eddy carry out his insane scams even when he protested the idea and they always ended in failure.

That was the old Edd this new one is more mature, has gained some muscle, and now carries himself with confidence. As she was daydreaming about him, the teacher dismissed the class and everyone got up to leave. Nazz packed up her stuff and rushed after Double D after already leaving class.

She caught up with him slightly out of breath and said "Hey-huff- Edd. " He turned around to Nazz and replied "Hello Nazz would you like some water?" She looked at him and said "Sure" so they went to the nearest vending machine and got her some water. It felt good to have the cold liquid running down her throat.

"So what class do you have next?" she asked while they were walking in the halls.

"My next class is World History" the genius replied. She needed to find something else to talk about. "So what is your core study? Mine is Japanese Culture and Pre-Med" this is the perfect way to keep the conversation going.

"My core study is in Medicine as well also I have Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, and Anatomy," he told her his full layout.

"Wow, that is interesting but why take so many classes?"

"Well, I wanted to be ready for any situation and to keep people safe and alive."

Still the same kind and caring guy as he was back in the Cul-de-sac. They kept walking and talking until he reached his class. "Well, this is where we part ways" the resident genius stated but wishing they had more time he really enjoyed the conversation.

"Yeah, it was nice" Nazz was looking at the floor because if she looked up he would see the blush on her face. She headed to her next class but turned around to tell Edd something "Don't forget our training begins tomorrow so don't be late" giving him a friendly reminder.

"Don't worry I didn't forget and thank you for the reminder" with that he went into his next class. When she was far enough away from the classroom, she said in a loud but quiet voice. "Damn it why did you say that he never been late for anything and you couldn't even look him in the eyes. Oh, those brown eyes I could get lost in those eyes and never want to be found" she came back to reality and went straight to her next class.

Class went by quickly for Edd, but his thoughts were mainly on Nazz. The genius couldn't wrap his mind around the conversation he had with Nazz. "Why was she so interested in my studies and why talk to me of all people. This doesn't make any sense." This question will plague his mind for days. Still he couldn't help but there was something else she was hiding from him.

As the first day was coming to an end and everyone wash finishing their last classes and heading for their rooms. Eddy was walking the halls with Ed going over what they had done in class.

"So Eddy how do you like your classes so far?" Ed asked wanting to know what he thought about the new school.

"Class was alright my first class was Macro Economics and for the first time I was the genius of the class and not sockhead" the excitement in his voice evident he loved this new attention.

"Cool my first class was Art and today we were doing self-portraits and the teacher said I had real potential" Ed showed Eddy the picture and he had to admit it was pro work.

They keep going until they reached the room to rest after being in class all day. In the room Kevin, Rolf, Johnny, and Jimmy were watching college football on ESPN. "Well, Dork and Dorky have finally returned" Kevin in his usual mocking voice.

Eddy was getting tired of his shit so he did something no expected. "Fuck you Prick" the red head heard that and marched angrily over to him. "You want to repeat that?" he wanted an excuse to deck him right now.

"Fuck you" with that Kevin swung at Eddy but he blocked it and threw Kevin to the ground. Eddy had grown taller over the years and put on some muscle. Now he matched Double D's height but Ed was still the tallest of the three. Also, he had learned Hapkido and Jujitsu to defend himself now he was a master.

"You little shit" he was about to get up till Eddy locked his arm in an arm bar. Kevin knew struggling would save m him so he gave up. Eddy let him go and he went back to the couch with the others.

"Well, once the smallest of the Ed boys has learned some new moves," Rolf said looking at his injured friend. Rolf was never got over his sayings so everyone got used to it.

"Whoa, Kevin are you alright?" Jimmy and Johnny said in unison while checking Kevin's to see if anything was wrong.

"I'm fine I don't need your help so back off" the red head was still embarrassed that Eddy actually hurt him, when he used to be the one getting beat up.

"Just because your pride is hurt Kevin you shouldn't lash out at others who wanted to see if you were okay. Besides if you don't have anything nice to say than don't say anything at all" everyone looked for the source of the voice and saw it was Double D. He was in his bedroom doorway while everything was going on.

Eddy walked over to sockhead and gave him a fist bump. Kevin made one final attempt at Eddy until Ed clocked Kevin with a right jab to the jaw. Ed also gained some backbone and some intelligence from studying with Edd, but he was still everyone favorite lovable oaf.

"You got knock the Fuck out," Eddy said while laughing at the unconscious jock.

"I put Kevin in his room and fix him some of Nana's heal all tea," Rolf said and put Kevin over his shoulder and took him to his room.

"Well, now that that is over with I'm going to do some reading," Eddy said as he went to his room. "Eddy wanting to read who are you and what have you done with Eddy?" Edd said in a humorous voice.

"Ha…Ha sockhead, I think you're starting to rub off on me and besides only smart people make money" Eddy said before entering his.

"Hey, you guys want takeout or do we cook something," Edd said.

Everyone said takeout so he ordered some Chinese food and they ate that for dinner. Rolf put Kevin's food in the fridge for when he wakes up. "Oh guys don't forget that our basic training begins tomorrow so get a good night sleep" Edd made sure they were aware.

"Hey, Rolf why are you being so nice to Kevin? I mean the guy is jerk to almost everyone except you, Nazz and Sarah. So why do you put up with him?" that was one question everyone wanted to know.

Rolf put his food down and said "It was when I first came to the Cul-de-sac I was treated like an outcast because of my accent and looks. I got beat up most by other kids until Kevin came along and sent the bullies packing. From that day on we were friends and I gained more along with him. So that is why because he was my first and only friend when I came to America."

"I'm sorry that happened to you Rolf but now you have more friends like Sarah, Nazz, Johnny, Jimmy and us Ed boys if you wants us to be that is" Edd said to the son of a Shepard. "Thank you for that Ed, Edd, and Eddy and I do consider you my friends," he said with a smile.

"Hey, Rolf that's the first time that you have actually said our names and not Ed boys," Ed said.

"Well, that is the second time for me at least," Edd said while eating his food/

"What do you mean?" Eddy said

"Well, Nazz and I were walking to class today after breakfast and she said my name."

"So what else happened?"

"She walked with me to my first class and we had a conversation after I got out of class."

Rolf started to smile when he realized what was happening. "Looks like Nazz has feelings for Edd. " Edd nearly choked on his food at the information.

"That can't be true I means Nazz sees me as a friend and nothing else."

"Actually stretch is right I mean who else in the Cul-de-sac would she actually like," Eddy said.

"True has shown some favor to me and Kevin but sees me as an intellectual not a possible companion. When has Nazz ever shown any affection towards me?"

"Well, there was a high school dance and she did dance with you."

"She was just nice you know that besides she could have any guy she wants and they practically throw themselves at her."

"But has she ever taken any of their offers"

"No"

"And that is because they only want one thing."

"What about us?"

"We all grew up in the same place and we see her as a friend and sister besides it would be awkward."

"I grew up here too."

"Wrong again you moved here remember"

Since when did eddy get good at coming up with valid points in this argument. "Okay for arguments sake say your right why has she chosen now to act on these feelings?" this would be one thing he could counter. "I don't know because I am not a woman" Eddy and they ended the conversation on that note.

"So once were done with basic training where do we go next?" Johnny asked.

"Well, basic training will only last for ten weeks then we each are given the destination to go to and start our individual training and who knows how long that will last. Besides our training will be based on our core study and we will be learning while training" Edd said giving the group some confidence.

"Okay, that's all well and good, but once our training is over we will be given our own base with a team leader. Who do you think they are going pick?" Eddy said

"Well I guessing it will be someone with some experience" Edd replied giving them an answer off the top of his head.

"I think our leader should be Double D," Ed said and everyone looked him and agreed.

"What me no I couldn't."

"Long neck Ed boy is right you would make a fine leader" Rolf said patting Edd on the back.

"Right on Double D," Johnny said giving his answer.

"He is right you are the best for the job," Jimmy said.

"Hurray for Double D," Ed said and gave him the biggest hug ever.

"Their right Double besides everyone looks up to you for the solutions and you would always have a plan" Eddy gave his winning smile trying to seal his friend's resolve. With a sigh Edd agreed to be a leader if possible.

"Alright I'll be the leader if we all are put at the same base but what about Kevin?"

"What about shovel chin"

"You know he won't accept me as a leader. He would only see himself as a worthy candidate like when jimmy thought aliens were attacking. Kevin told everyone that they were going to fight them."

"True but who researched the alien threat, made the battle armor and weapons to fight them. Eddy said raising another valid point.

"Okay, but what if Kevin decides to fight me. He won't win, but I don't want to seriously hurt him." He expressed his concerns about the possible situation.

"I deal with Kevin if he becomes an issue," Rolf said.

"You sure Rolf Kevin is your best friend," Eddy said knowing what might if he does this.

"I am well aware of what might happen but still he has no right to do that. No one would ever see him as a leader or a friend" he meant what he said. "Thank you Rolf and remember we will always have us as your friends" Edd put his hand on Rolf's shoulder. Everyone continued eating shared a few laughs got ready for bed.

While everyone was getting ready for bed, Kevin heard the whole conversation at his bedroom door. He was pissed that he got beat by Eddy and knocked out by Ed. Now they want Double D to be the leader there was no way he was going to let that happen.

"If you think you're going to be the leader you got another thing coming Double Dork," he said in a whisper and headed for bed madder than before.

Basic training begins tomorrow will everyone be ready?

What plan does Kevin have in the works?

Will Nazz reveal her feelings to Edd?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will


	4. Chapter 4

Assassins Creed Belong to its creators and my love for the games goes out to them!

Everyone was sleeping soundly until their alarm clocks went off simultaneously that meant it was time to head out for basic training. They grabbed their duffle bags headed out to a carrier jet and they placed their bags in the storage compartment. Each of them had a black hood placed over their heads so they couldn't see. Then the pilot spoke before taking off " You will be heading to a remote location. If I hear any noise besides the plane, you will be dropped out of the plane and rescue transportation will take you back to the University." With that said we took off for training grounds wherever that may be.

The kids were flying for what seemed like hours with no food, water or bathroom breaks. Everyone was nervous, but Edd kept calm throughout the entire ride he was about to fall asleep until he could feel the plan descending.

Once the plane had landed everyone was escorted out of the plane and took off their hoods. They were surrounded by trees, bushes and thick foliaged they were in the jungle. "Okay, the base camp is a two day hike form here, your bags will have everything you need to survive. One last thing don't die or get lost. Good luck recruits" before the pilot left he gave Edd a compass that would guide them to base.

The plane engines revved up and the plane took off leaving the recruits to fend for themselves. "He was kidding right about dying here right" Jimmy said scared that something might come along and eat them.

"Don't worry Jimmy nothing is going to get us" Sarah said and placed her hand on his shoulder to calm him down.

"Come on guys lets go before it gets dark" Edd said as he grabbed his stuff and just like that everyone else followed his lead into the jungle. The forest was dense and the plants were unruly, good thing they were given a machete to cut through the jungle.

"So Double D where are we and did the pilot give you?" Ed said.

"He gave me a compass that would guide us to the base camp." He replied and they kept walking until the sun was close to setting.

"Alright everybody it getting close to dark lets camp here for the night." Everyone stopped to prepare the campsite. Rolf was making the fire pit, Jimmy and Johnny were gathering firewood and everyone else was getting their tents in order. "To bad we don't have marshmallows this would be prefect for the fire and sleeping under the stars" Ed said as he stared into the fire. There was something magical about the flames that made you want to stare at them all night.

"I'll make sure to bring some next time Ed" Edd said with a chuckle. It was getting late and everyone was getting hungry.

"Come guys and girls let's eat" everyone was looking for the food in their bags and found none.

"What they said there was food in here Damn it they must have taken it while our hoods were on" Eddy was mad now what were they going to do for food. "Hey Rolf lets go search for some food in the jungle and Eddy, Ed keep an eye on everything while were gone" Edd and Rolf headed out into the woods soon fading from sight.

"Why did he leave you two to in charge?" the glow of the fire on Kevin's face made his words seem dangerous and almost threating.

"Not sure why but it must be for a good reason. Double D always thinks thing through before acting" Kevin sat back down. It had been a couple hours after Rolf and Double D left to find food. Nazz was starting to worry for them especially for Edd she wanted to tell him how she felt before anything bad happens to him.

"Another team should have been sent out to search for food" Kevin said. Nazz could see he was getting slightly irritated and being hungry didn't help either.

"Just chill Kevin I'm sure Edd and Rolf are on their way back to camp" trying to calm him down didn't seem to work.

"Since when did you start calling him by his first name, he is a dork just like Eddy and Ed" he pointed to Eddy and Ed.

"Hey, One apologize to Nazz you had no right to talk to her like that. Two your shoulder still hurting." Eddy said defending Nazz from an angry Kevin.

"FUCK OFF you money grubbing shit besides I can't believe that you all elected him to be the leader. I'm more capable than he'll ever be and another thing I-" Kevin was cut off by another.

"Oh, shut up already"

Marie told Kevin as she was sick of hearing this. Over the years Marie and her sisters had gotten taller, developed more in certain areas and now look more like women. May now has a pony tail instead of her long hair and no buck teeth thanks to her braces which were gone. Marie still had her other eye covered and now had longer hair that reached her back. Lee had also grown her longer and wore her a gray button up shirt with a white and red poka dot bra underneath.

"Stay the hell out of this Kanker" Kevin shot back.

"No I'm am getting tired of hearing you bitch and Double D would make a great leader besides what have you done in the past hour even worthy of praise" Marie said.

"Defending him won't make him sleep with you" he hit a nerve and that was his worst mistake today. She marched right over to him and decked him hard and she keep beating on him while he was on the ground and he blocked some of her hits. He got her off of him and got into a fighting stance with his fist up they both had the same look in their eyes.

The look of fierce fighters about to get into an all-out fight. Kevin and Marie were waiting for the other one to make the first move. Nazz did not want to see this, we shouldn't be fighting ourselves "Oh Edd hurry please". Marie and Kevin charged at each other with their fist pulled back ready for the opening punch. Suddenly in a flash Edd came between them and blocked Marie's punch and caught Kevin's.

Marie and Kevin were shocked by how fast he could move, but Nazz was relieved "Thank you for coming back Edd" .

"You know you shouldn't hit a lady," he said in a serious tone.

"Since when were you that fast?" Marie was still in disbelief that this was the same Edd from the Cul-de-sac.

"Outta the way this is between me and your girlfriend so back off" Kevin replied through his gritted teeth. Edd turned his head to Kevin and stared him down "I won't back off because we aren't supposed to fight each and Marie is not my girlfriend" with that he pushed the redhead back to the ground. Marie unballed her fist and relaxed now that Double D was here to stop the jock.

"To answer your question Marie I went to the gym to get stronger and learned parkour to make myself faster and to traverse certain areas like this jungle."

"Where is Rolf with the food?" Sarah asked because the hunger was getting to her.

"Did some say food?" Rolf with a cornucopia of fruits and some fish on a tree branch. Everyone was amazed at how much food they gathered and went straight to eating the incredible bounty. While the food was being devoured Nazz got close to Edd and disguised it by grabbing some fruit close to him.

"How did you two get all this food? Did you guys rob a store near here?" Nazz said while taking a bite of an apple she picked out of the pile. "No Nazz I picked it from some trees while Rolf caught the fish. It is a good thing he is an urban ranger and knows how to survive in the outdoors." he took a bite of a banana and kept talking to Nazz.

After the feast everyone was heading to bed except Edd. He decided to stand watch for the night in case something attacked them in the dark. Edd was starting to go in and out of sleep until Eddy shakes him awake. You could see the bags under is eyes and how hard he tried to keep them open.

"Eddy what are you doing up so late?" He said while yawning.

"I could ask you the same thing sockhead."

"Just keeping watch, someone has two."

"Get some sleep alright besides will need you in the morning" in he agreed and got into his tent and crashed for the night.

Morning came along the next day and everybody was packing up the campsite and getting ready to head out. Edd lead the way with the compass while talking to Eddy and Ed at them same time. Rolf was showing Jimmy and Johnny the different type of plants and the animal tracks on the ground. The girls were hanging the back to talk about girl stuff. Nazz was trying to gain the courage to speak to Edd to see if he has feelings for her.

"Why don't you go talk to him?" Marie said to Nazz as she was walking beside her. "How did she know I liked Edd?" Nazz thought to herself and was it that obvious.

"Yes it is that obvious, so don't try to deny it."

"Okay, but don't you like him as well?" she didn't want to take him away from her.

"I did but that was just for teasing him and wanting to see how he would react" the girl needed some confidence she is starting to act just like Double D used to be.

"Well, what should I do?"

"Frist off talk to him and see where the conversation goes. Second have some confidence and flirt with him, don't try seduce him off the bat then he will think it is just lust. Finally if you feel you are ready, take him somewhere private and tell him how you feel" Marie gave Nazz a step by step plan on what to do with Edd.

"Thanks for the advice Marie" Nazz felt better now that she has a plan.

"Oh, before I forget wear some red lipstick, he seems to have grown a taste for being marked by kisses," Marie said that before Nazz ran up to join the others. The journey was long and appeared to be getting harder with each step.

"How much further Double D my legs are getting tired" Jimmy was getting tired and he was taking in deep breaths to compensate for the heart. "Pick up the pace Fluffy if you can't handle this hike then you should have hit the gym some more" Kevin said as he hustled forward passing Jimmy and Sarah.

Ed came over to Jimmy and Sarah and pulled a water bottle from his bag. "Here drink this and I'll carry you some of the way" the big guy picked up Jimmy's duffle bag and took him on his back. "Thank you for the water but you don't have to do that" Jimmy was grateful but he didn't want to burden Ed.

"It's okay besides I'm strong your bag won't bother me at all" Ed was still our kind giant. He put Jimmy on his back and carried him the rest of the way. Eddy was talking to Rolf about teaching him some survival techniques, now was the perfect time to talk to him. Nazz ran up to Edd and walked alongside him.

"Hey, Edd do you think will have to camp out again?"

"Maybe not if we get there on time" this way getting her nowhere time to change tactics.

"Okay, I got a question for you"

"Alright shoot" this should be interesting what will she ask next.

"Why did you want to become an assassin?"

"It is a long story" he would tell her his family history. She may think that this is a lie, but she knew I would never lie.

"Then let's hear it okay" Nazz was eager to hear this story and this would make good campfire story. To hear everyone's reason for why they chose this profession instead of a regular job.

"Well before I moved to Peach Creek I lived in New York with my Grandfather my parent had to work most of the time so my Grandfather raised me in their place. He used to tell me stories of his travels around the world. One day I bought Assassins Creed 3 and when he saw the game and he told me something I would never forget. He said that Assassins Creed was real, at first I knew it was real because it was parishly based off of actual history. Also that was what we wanted people to think but everything about the games were true. That's when he told me that he used to be an assassin and those trips around the world were missions."

Nazz couldn't believe what she heard Edd was an assassin by blood and more importantly she might get to see him in those robes after all.

"As he told me the stories I asked him what ever happen to the Templars? He said their order died off but a rouge group has taken control now they seek to rule the world. I told him "Someone has to stop them" he smiled and said "I know that is why the Order still exist even today". My Grandfather told me that I am related to the Assassin of North America Connor Kenway since my last name is Kenway. Before my Parent decided to move to Peach Creek my Grandfather left me with one final secret he said he had some special hidden away. I would only receive it when I met two other people with the same key as he gave me. So he told where to find the Order and that is what I want to be an Assassin. A year later he was died from old age I sad to lose him but I will keep his memory alive. So on that day I vowed to protect people I care for and the person closest to my heart." Edd started to think about Nazz in than respect would she ever like him than a friend. Remembering that time caused him to sniffle he was about to cry but there was not time for that.

Nazz was about to cry for him, so that is how he became the man he is now. She knew he was the one and she loved him even more than she did before. Nazz held her head down so he would see her blush or tears Edd saw this and asked what was wrong. She wiped away her tears and said it was allergies.

Edd showed her the Key he wore it around his neck in remembrance. It was an old key that looked over two hundred years old, but it was cleaned and the rust was removed so it looked brand new.

"So who are the others with the key?" Nazz was curious about who could be trusted with this treasure.

"Well Eddy has the other key and he is related to Arno Dorian the French Assassin so Eddy is part French and the last key I am not sure who has it " he needed to find the third key so he could see his inheritance.

"Well, maybe Ed has the third key."

"Maybe, but it could also be anyone."

"What about Kevin?"

Edd and Nazz both busted out laughing at the thought, Kevin with the third key. No way would that be possible but then again not entirely correct. They both kept laughing and Kevin was right behind them but all he heard was his name.

"What's so funny?" he came up behind them as they were laughing.

"It's nothing Kevin just a joke between friends" she as they calmed down from the thought.

"Why was my named called and when did you too become friends you never showed any interest in all the time you have known the Eds" Kevin didn't like this change one bit. He wanted Nazz to be his girlfriend someday and not lose her to some loser especially not to one of the Eds.

"I said your name by mistake and its true none us ever formally accepted the Eds even when they moved here. We avoided them like the plague and we only took Sarah then and not her brother. That was why they stuck together and scammed us repeatedly because they only had each other as friends and no one else." she let out everything on Kevin and Edd had a front row seat to it all.

"Even when they change we were still stuck with our little group. Eddy had stopped trying to scam people and focused his skills on helping his dad run his restaurant. Ed stopped being the butt of everyone's joke and showed he was actually a genius underneath but hid it because no one wanted to be around a smart guy. Edd changed the most out of them he was no longer the scared weak guy you could push around anymore. They all became something better and we still remained the same and I would be surprised they would even want to be any of our friends" after letting out all that built up anger she started to cry like never before.

The tears would not stop flowing a hand was placed on her shoulder for comfort but she thought it was Kevin and punched him as hard as she could. Instead, it was Edd and he was knocked back and bleeding from his nose, the blood ran all over his shirt. He ripped a piece of his shirt sleeve and used it to plug up his nose.

"Sorry for touching you I just wanted to see if you were alright" he kindest voice possible not want to set her off.

"Why are you so kind to me to all of us?" she screamed and the tears came back stronger than before.

"How can you be so kind and forgiving after everything we did you guys growing up?" she was angry after everything he was still his gentle and sweet self.

"Because that was the past and I don't hold a grudge" he knew to keep his distance in case she would strike again.

"He is right Nazz that was all in the past, now it is time to look toward tomorrow. Sure we did have it coming to us for all the scams and everything we did growing up." Eddy came up beside Double D and said his piece.

"Why are you saying that you should the maddest of them? After all the things we did and how Kevin embarrassed you by telling us that your middle name was skipper."

"True but we were kids then and that is what kids do so there is reason to beat yourself up about the past." Who knew Eddy could be like this.

"Eddy and Edd are right Nazz that was a long time" Ed came up as well what is this make the blonde cry day?

"Nazz I got this quote from Bill Cosby and it says "People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself." So Nazz you can forgive yourself for what happened because we forgive you. So let's move forward." If there was ever a time, Ed truly showed his intelligence it was now.

There was an emotional overflow going on inside her and the dam was about to burst. For the rest of the day Nazz just kept to herself and avoided talking to the Eds. Jimmy had relaxed enough and got off of Eds back and went back to walking. She and the others even the Kankers huddled into a group and talked away for the Eds. Nazz told them the story that Edd told her but left out the part about the keys and heirloom and about her outburst they just went quite, how could someone beaten, tormented and ridiculed show forgiveness and understanding.

"Wow, I never knew Double D was related tan Assassin," Marie said.

"Poor Double D it must have been hard to lose your grandfather at such a young age," Sarah said with sadness.

"We should have treated them better they didn't deserve that and we caused the after affect," Rolf said.

"You actually feel sorry for them, did you forget everything bad that happened was because of them and their scams," Kevin said being himself.

"Kevin can you stop being a dick for ten minutes. I know were friends, but you're making it hard right now." What Rolf Said shut Kevin down and he went quite.

"We need a way to make it up to them but how?" Nazz thought about it, but nothing came to mind she really didn't know the new Eds that well.

Lee got an idea and she brought Marie, May and Nazz together talked to them about her idea. "We could give them a blowjob or handjob" Lee proposed this idea and May and Marie thought that might work. Nazz, on the other hand, turned redder than a tomato.

"We want them to know were sorry not have them avoid us. So let's keep that as a last resort in case." She wanted to hold off on the sexual favors until another time.

"Why don't we just tell them were sorry wouldn't that be easier" May stated an obvious approach but that would only be words with nothing to back it up. Coming up with a way to say sorry was hard but not impossible.

While the girls were still thinking of something, the guys had their own idea. "Why don't throw them a party, they used to try to sneak into our parties so not give them one" Jimmy proposed that idea. Rolf, Johnny and Sarah liked the idea what better way to show you're sorry. Kevin didn't care about the idea or apologizing.

They still discussing the idea while the Eds were wondering what they were talking about.

"What do you think their talking about Eddy?" Ed felt like it was becoming like the old times again where they were left out of the conversation.

"It's nothing Monobrow probably just something private that has nothing to do with us."

"He right Ed best not concern ourselves about it and let's keep moving," Edd said and they continued onward.

The path through the jungle took an unexpected turn when they came to a road on a mountain side. This would be difficult because one wrong move and you could fall and die.

"Hey guys we got to stay close because of the mountain path ahead." Edd gave his word of caution and they understood.

They had to move with caution hoping nothing would go wrong, but that was too much to ask for. Suddenly a rock slide came out of nowhere and boulders were coming towards them.

"Everybody run now!" Eddy shouted and everybody ran off the mountain path as quickly as possible. As they were running Kevin tripped over some rocks and hurt his Ankle. He crying out in pain, everyone got off the mountain safely

"Where's Kevin?" Nazz shouted, but Rolf told her the he was still on the mountain and Edd went back to go get him.

It was getting Dangerous, but he had to keep going he saw Kevin on the ground and lifted him onto his back and carried him out of danger. Edd rejoined the group and they were happy for their safe return. Edd put Kevin on the ground and checked his ankle to see the extent of the damage.

"You sprained your ankle" he moved it around to check how bad it was.

"No shit professor, now stop moving it that fucking hurts" Kevin was in pain. Edd took the rest of his shirt and wrapped it around Kevin's ankle to keep it in place.

"Well, Kevin don't you have something to say to him" he knew what Nazz was talking about but just grunted instead.

"You can't even say thank you, god you are unbelievable" she was furious anyone else wouldn't have given up their shirt.

"Edd can you carry him?"

"Sure Double D" Ed picked Kevin up and carried him on his back. The excursion continued until it got dark so they made camp for one more night. They used the rest of the food from the last search and talked around the campfire.

Kevin was sitting under a tree few feet away he didn't want anyone's pity. Edd came over and handed Kevin a drink "What is this?" he was suspicious of the drink and this gesture from him.

"Its tea, I made it from some of the herbs I found in the forest and it should help with the pain" Edd explained and Kevin took the tea and drank it. He went back over to the others while Kevin remained by himself.

"I need a bath and my clothes are all dirty," Sarah said and she was right there were mud and dirt stains all over her.

"I think I saw a hot spring near here you can go there for a bath," Edd said and the girls liked this idea. They all got up and headed for the spring and it was a good thing to pack a spare set of clothes. The guys sat in silence around the fire and a thought popped into Eddy's head.

"Maybe one of us should go with them to make sure nothing bad happens to them," Eddy said with a broad grin on his face which means trouble.

"I know what you are thinking and you can forget about it we are not spying on them while they bathe" Edd was firm on this matter, but he even got curious.

"Come on you are going to regret not going besides I'm going anyway and you're going so I don't get into trouble" Eddy knew how Double D worked and he wouldn't say no.

"Alright but we better not get caught" with that the duo left quietly for the spring to see heaven bounty. They were getting close because they could hear their voices, so they hid in the bushes and good distance away enough to see and escape if necessary. This was a sight to behold who knew the girls had developed so much over the years.

Lee's body was curvy, well-toned and her skin looked as soft as snow but what caught Eddy's eye were her breast size. She went from an A cup to C 40 cup they were round and perky. May was next her hair was let down and it looked like liquid gold running down her shoulders. Her size also went from A to C cup they were a little smaller then Lee's but still good. Marie went from punk rock girl to bombshell her body outshined Lee's and May in shape and softness. She was the biggest out of her sisters her size was a full D cup.

Eddy started to get the urge so he satisfied it while he keep looking at the beauty before him. The next girl was Sarah her hair had also grown longer, her skin was a little darker due to being out in the sun. Her size went from A to a small C cup she was still the youngest out of the girl. This was getting boring for Edd he was about to leave when Eddy told him he saw Nazz. He got right back down, he didn't want to miss this. When they saw Nazz they both nearly fell out at what they saw.

Nazz was the definition of female beauty her hair was flowing down her back and her body was unbelievable. The skin was so clear and looked so smooth that touching it would feel like touching a baby's skin. Her lips were so full they were perfect for kissing and other things. The legs were to die for so long and beautiful. Her size was the biggest out of all the girls she went from B cup to a full DD now we know why she likes Edd.

Edd did not regret coming now, but it was short lived as Eddy moaned and came all over the ground. The girls were startled and shouted who's there and Edd an Eddy ran as quick as possible.

They made it back to the campsite and tried to slow down their breathing.

"Why did you do that we almost got caught?" Edd said between breaths.

"Couldn't help it?" Eddy said

"What happened to you guys?" Rolf could clearly see they were out of breath.

"We went on a walk through the jungle when we thought we saw a wild animal so we ran in case it wanted to attack us" Eddy came up that lie on the spot and he believed it.

After few minutes of regaining their nerve, the girls came back in their new clothes, but looked unsettled.

"There was something in the bushes watching us while we were bathing and I found some sticky white stuff on the ground," May said and Eddy and Edd tensed up thinking they were going to get caught.

"It probably from the animal that scared Edd and Eddy," Rolf said as he looked at the pale white boys.

They accepted it and moved on the guys were going next. Edd, Eddy, Johnny, Rolf, Jimmy and Kevin went in and let the water relax their aching muscles

"So how did the girls look," Rolf said and Edd and Eddy were both shocked he knew what actually happened.

Kevin passed out in the pool and muttered something.

"I won't become like my ancestor."Will Rolf tell the girls what really happened?

What surprises are in store for the Eds?

Could Kevin be related to one of the ancients?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will 


	5. Chapter 5

"So how did the girls look," Rolf said and Edd and Eddy were both shocked that he knew what actually happened.

"What are you talking about Rolf we didn't see anything" Eddy was sweating bullets or it was just the steam from the springs this was a blatant lie. "Guys I won't tell the girls" Rolf wanted to assure them but when Ed heard this he was about to kill them.

"You WHAT" Eddy tried to quiet him down but that only made him louder. This was part of the guy code "You never date your friend's sister and that includes seeing her naked" this is a rule that you break at your own risk.

"Sorry big guy we were trying to catch a glimpse of Nazz and Sarah, Lee, Marie and May got in the way" begging was not something Eddy ever wanted to do but to save his friendship with Ed no price was too high. Ed had the same look on his face when there was a pebble in his shoe and tore through the neighborhood.

He knew he couldn't stay mad at them forever so he let it go. "Alright but it better not happen again" with that he relaxed back into the water. Johnny was interested in what Eddy and Edd saw while Jimmy was red in the not because of the heat but because Eddy saw her naked before him.

"So I say it again how did the girls look," Rolf said again waiting for an answer.

"It was freaking awesome who knew the Kankers had developed so much over the years and Nazz she was the best out of all of them" the guys were engrossed in the story Eddy was telling them. Everybody liked Nazz except for Rolf and Jimmy the guys would swoon over her looks, athletic talent, and overall intelligence. When they were kids, she was the girl next door now she is one to date and hopefully sleep with. The Kankers had also come a long way from being bullies to looking like actual girls. As Eddy went on about what he and Edd saw, Kevin was starting to stir in his sleep in the hot spring.

"Shhhh guys lets have this conversation another time if Kevin or any of the girls hear this will not only be perverts but castrated in our sleep" he didn't want to face a females fury or get into a fight with Kevin again. The guys decided to change the subject then Johnny got an idea. "So which of the girls do you like Edd?" blushing furiously our genius was caught off guard. This was too good to pass up so he got in on the conversation.

"Is now really the appropriate time for such a question?" being firm was good but it wasn't enough to stop the questions coming.

"Yeah, Sockhead spill it and tells us who do you have the hots for."

"No, I will not get into this discussion besides this is a private matter" using logic in a situation like this is was a good option. It was one of Double D's strong suit next to solving problems in his head. The guys kept pestering him with the same question but could see this was getting them nowhere so they decided to change tactics.

"Alright Sockhead if you're so uncomfortable about saying it then you pick something to talk about" a new the new topic have to be something interesting he was about to say something until Kevin started talking in his sleep.

"I won't become like my ancestor." The guys paused for a moment and heard what he said.

"Check it out Kevin is talking in his sleep" Eddy whispered to his friend. "Seems Kevin is dreaming right now and I wonder who in his past he is referring to?" he could have the other key required for my inheritance or this could be something else. The guys were finished with their bath and headed back to the campsite for some sleep.

Morning's first light shine on the campsite and everyone packed up the gear and headed out for the base camp. The journey was coming to an end and soon their training will begin. After walking for half an hour, the Peach Creek teens reached the base camp. They were met at the gates by 5'7 female drill sergeant who was in her early thirties with blood red hair, pale skin and had a look that would give the devil himself a run for his money. She eyed the new meat and was thinking how long it would be before they quit or die.

"You recruits look softer than baby's ass. Welcome to hell now get the fuck inside before the dogs get to you" she was fierce and didn't tolerate shit. Everyone ran inside and she kept them moving until they were in front of their barracks. She had them line up and face her anyone who wasn't standing straight would be dressed down in seconds.

"Now I am not your friend, mom, or even an acquaintance I am the person who is trying to keep you alive and give you the tools to survive in the world. I am called the "Bloody Queen" if you want to find out why then step out of line." No one wanted to face her wrath so they a keep quiet. "Didn't think so now if you somehow make it out of here alive then God must want you if not then a another body for the Cemetery" she pointed to a graveyard behind them it had over a hundred graves. "While you're here I will break your bones, tear your muscles and leave you forever scared in hopes of preparing your for what's out there now anyone want to back out?" No one showed any signs of turning away their resolved was hardened. She looked impressed that none of them shit their pants well there will always be tomorrow. Everyone was dismissed and headed for their barracks to change and get ready for the beginning of basic training. Inside the boys met other guys that looked no older than twenty and as young as sixteen. Johnny and Jimmy looked a little intimidated and Kevin couldn't pass up this opportunity. Kevin came up behind them and spoke loud enough for them to hear but quiet enough to keep it private.

"Careful they look like they haven't had a woman in ages so sleep with one eye open. Sweet meat that's what they will call you when they reach for your ass in the dark" he finished off in a dark voice and grab them on their shoulders. They jumped at the touch Kevin laugh and Eddy rolled his eyes at his immature antics. "Hope the girls are having a better time," Edd thought as he went to his bunk to drop his stuff and went to the bathroom to change.

It was the same for the girls Nazz made her way to her assigned bed to get her clothes on and head outside for training. After a quick change everyone was outside to begin training. Training is divided into four into levels which are Novice, Amateur, Pro and Master. The novice level is designed to push the body pass its normal limits and being training in parkour. This level is basic training and the other levels don't start until you are given your particular training location. That location is different for each person and it is chosen based on your strength and weaknesses.

All of the recruits were divided up into teams who would work together to pass basic or fail trying. Each team was also given a drill sergeant to administer their training and decide whether they pass or fail as a team. As luck would have it Ed, Edd, Eddy and everyone else from Peach Creek were placed into groups and their sergeant was the Bloody Queen.

The Queen smiled at her new victims "Alright get to running before I make this worse" with no arguments they were off and running. She had them run the mountain course which was five miles long and you to run from start to finish and she ran along with them. Kevin was in front being the most athletic and Edd, Ed, Eddy, Nazz, Rolf was right behind him. It was surprising that Eddy could run so fast guess trying to chase Ed all those years was starting to pay off. Everyone else was trailing behind, but Jimmy was the last out of everyone running.

Eddy was running beside Edd "Hey Double D let's see how fast you really are" this would be interesting to see if he was faster than the Jock. "Come now Eddy this isn't a race to see who the fastest is this is training" he replied between breaths to keep his speed up. The Queen saw this conversation and got another idea "Let's make this a race then whoever can get to the end first will be driven back to the base and the others will run back" everyone heard this and actually showed their speed.

Ed, Nazz, and Kevin shifted to max speed and blew away the completion. Since Edd heard it was okay he shifted into Overdrive and on this day Usain Bolt couldn't catch him. He passed Ed and Nazz without out any effort she tried to catch up with him, but it was futile he was just too fast. Then he was gaining on Kevin he saw that they were neck and neck he was not going to lose to him. Edd was passing Kevin and the distance between them was getting wider with each step. Soon he and Kevin were half a mile apart the course was ending and Edd made it but was breathing heavily. Ed and Nazz were coming up second then Eddy came in third overtaking Kevin with a small lead. Then everyone else came in a tired breath with their clothes drenched in sweat and the burn of it their eyes. The sergeant went over to the cooler placed in the jeep waiting for her and pick out two bottles of iced cold water for each of them. They drank it down happily and with haste for they were thirsty and tired.

"Now you have to run back" Edd walked over to the jeep and was driven back to camp. The drive back was quite until the Queen broke the silence "What is your name?" he was taken back by the question but responded accordingly "My name is Edd Kenway". "One more question are you related to Connor Kenway grandson of Edward Kenway" he replied in the same manner "Yes I am" after getting that answer they returned to silence. She parked the jeep and he went to the beginning of the course. "What are you doing?" she looked at him "I am waiting for everyone else we are a team are we not" an unexpected response but she left it alone. As Ed and Nazz were coming back, they could see Edd and it looked like he was waiting for them.

"What are you doing here?" Ed asked breathing heavy and wondering what his friend was doing.

Edd smiled "I was waiting for you guys and will keep waiting until everyone else arrives because we are a team and teammates help each other" Ed gave his friend a high five and remained with him. Nazz got some water and did the same thing until everyone else arrived. Eddy, Rolf, and Johnny followed suit as they made it back until Jimmy was the last expecting everyone to be gone. He was wrong as he saw everyone was waiting for him to finish he was glad. Jimmy asked where Kevin was they said he opted out of staying and so they went on with the rest of the training for the day.

It consisted of pushups, pull ups, sit ups and running an obstacle course without falling over in the first obstacle. The course consisted of vaults, climbing over a wall and swing from a rope your basic obstacle course stuff. Everyone went through the course with ease except for Jimmy couldn't do many push-ups or sit-ups and barely made it over the wall.

He got picked on all day by the instructor for being scrawny and not being able to last for half of the exercises. His pain ended when it was time for the Mess Hall he was relieved that he could stop and went to see the place was packed. Jimmy grabbed his tray and made it over to the table to where the guys were sitting. They saw Jimmy was of poor condition and knew that any form of pity would make the situation worse.

Rolf decide to say something "What ails you pale face Jimmy?" he looked at Rolf too tired to respond and just went to eating his food. The guys went to eating their food and talked amongst themselves no one dared say anything to because the wrong words might set him off.

"So Edd what did you and our sergeant talk about on the ride back?" Eddy was a little curious about their conversation. Edd swallowed his food and took a swig of his water before speaking.

"We mostly sat in silence but she asked me about my name and my descendants" it was still an odd that she would ask such a question.

Eddy whispered to Edd "Maybe she knows about your inheritance and has the other key."

"Could be but let's save the hunt for the key later right now we should focus on surviving training."

"Yeah, your right but who knew you were a speed demon Double D I mean you blew past everyone."

Ed chimed in "He is right you were like The Flash out there are you secretly a superhero?"

"No Ed I am not superhero and to answer you comment Eddy my training in parkour gave me my flexibility and most of my time in the gym was spent increasing my speed. I knew it would take too long to build up muscle so I focused my attention on speed." He was getting praises from everyone at the table but Jimmy looked ready to blow at any moment. In 3...2…1 "WILL YOU GUYS SHUT UP I AM TIED OF HEARING YOU PRAISE HIM WHAT MAKES HIM SO SPECIAL" his outburst got everyone's attention and brought the table to silence.

"Jimmy what's wrong?" Johnny put his hand on Jimmy only to be thrown by a judo flip. Kevin made it to the table to see what was going on "What's up Fluffy?" he was answered by a punch in the nose by Jimmy.

"Your dead you little-" Kevin was about to charge at him until Rolf blocked his path.

"Let me handle this Kevin since Jimmy is my responsibility as an Urban Ranger troop leader it is my duty to settle this matter" Rolf went up to Jimmy but kept his distance so not to get hit.

"Jimmy what has riled your radish today?"

"What has riled my radish? I'll you what they are the reason why" Jimmy was pointing towards Edd and Kevin.

"How am I the cause of your pain? What did I do" Edd needed to understand why so he could fix the problem.

"You two were going to take her from me she was the only person who would accept me for who I am and now I'm losing her" he was starting to break down into tears.

"Who are you talking about little shrimp?" now was not the time to push Jimmy. "Kevin let me handle this" Rolf needs to defuse this situation before Jimmy does something rash.

"I'm talking about Sarah" Rolf got a little closer but was still out of arm's length of him. "Jimmy Edd and Kevin are not trying to take Sarah from you. What would make you think that?"

"Kevin is the all-star athlete and the girls practically throw themselves at him and each time he breaks their hearts. He is a cold, selfish and it's the reason Nazz won't go out with him. Edd you are always smarter than everyone no matter how hard any of us studied we were only fooling ourselves into believing we were smart."

"That's not true Jimmy sure I am smart but I don't try to constantly prove it. Besides it took me a long time to get where I am and everyone is smart in their own way. For example, Eddy he is business smart he helped his dad go from one restaurant in Peach Creek to across the world. Ed is also smart in an artistic sense he has made five graphic novels and sold his paintings to art museums. Let's not forget Rolf to he is wilderness smart that is why he became an Urban Ranger to help people survive in the outdoors" Edd hoped this would calm him down without any unpleasant surprises.

"He is right Jimmy so let's calm down ok" Rolf was close enough to Jimmy to reach out to him he prayed that nothing would go wrong. "If you want her, you can have besides I prefer women, not children" and now napalm was just thrown on the fire. Jimmy snapped and push passed Rolf and headed straight for Kevin but he was ready.

Jimmy charged at Kevin but he sidestepped got him with a roundhouse kick to the face. Then Kevin jumped on him and hammered the crap out of him. Kevin looked like a wild beast tearing apart his prey. Johnny tried to pull Kevin off of Jimmy but instead he got hit with an uppercut and was knocked out. He went back to punching Jimmy and he was crying out for the pain to stop but the jock was in his own world. Blood was running down the sides of Jimmy's face and Kevin's fist was turning red because of the blood Rolf was about to do something until two sergeants came in and broke the fight up. Kev wanted to finish the beating but suffered a gut punch by one of the sergeants which caused him to vomit all over the floor. Jimmy was taken to the Medical bay to get cleaned up after the fight was over everyone returned to eating.

Edd looked at Rolf as went back to his food and he kept muttering "It's all my fault." The put their trays away and headed for the barracks for some sleep. Edd went up to Rolf to console him "Rolf it's not your fault you did everything you could to prevent the situation from escalating".

"If I did Jimmy wouldn't have been beaten bloody it's my responsibility to look out for my rangers as their leader but how can I call myself a leader when this happened" Rolf was gripping his hand hard he felt like he failed them.

"Rolf you didn't fail them something's just happen. I know you want to protect them, but they must be able to take care of themselves because we're going to face problems far greater than an angry Kevin." Rolf's aching heart was put to rest by his friend words. "Thank you, my friend" with that they headed to bed in preparation of the second day Basic.

Will they survive training?

What will be everyone's individual training location be?

How long before more Updates?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will

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	6. Chapter 6

The alarm clock for barracks went off at five in the morning and everyone got up, dressed and outside at attention in only five minutes. First exercises of the day are a one mile run followed by pushups and sit-ups then on to individual training. During the exercises, Eddy had a hard time staying awake so did Ed and the others they were still not used to the early wake up. Except for Rolf his farm work required him to wake up early but his mind was elsewhere. He was thinking about Jimmy and he knows Edd said he didn't fail him yet he still feels like he did. After the morning drills had been done everyone when to eat breakfast and resume training today, they were going to start Parkour. While everybody was eating Nazz and Edd could see that Rolf had barely touched his food.

Breakfast was over and everyone was in their groups to start their training in Parkour. The sergeant came before the team. "Now Parkour or Freerunning is not as easy as it looks it requires considerable physical effort in the beginning but if you try any of the more advanced moves you run the risk of long-term damage to your body. Today we are going to start with jumps, rolling and landing." She led them to another part the base camp this area was filled with walls, tall poll with nets under them and ropes to swing from. This was amazing this area was built for training in Parkour and Freerunning.

"This is where you will hone your skills or if this isn't your first-time training in Parkour then you will improve on what you already know. I will show you what needs to be done then you are on your own in this area of your training. She ran to one of the small walls and vaulted over into a roll. Then she headed for the polls and balanced on it and jumped across a three feet gap and landed perfectly.

"Now try doing that without tripping, falling or breaking your ankles" she walked over to the door but before she left "If our wondering about your friend he is alright just has a black eye and bloody nose but nothing serious" then she left her recruits to their own devices. Rolf was relieved that Jimmy was going to be okay and got his mind back into training. They began performing the movements with slight trouble like Eddy losing his balance on the poles. While everyone was trying not to epically fail Nazz went over to talk to Sarah. She saw Sarah was spaced out "Hey Sarah" she woke out of her spaced moment.

"Hey Nazz"

"Saw you spaced out there something wrong?" she could tell that something was wrong by her body language. Right now she wouldn't make eye contact, her reactions were slower and she was timid.

"What wrong Sarah and don't say nothing because I can read you" knowing she couldn't hide this from Nazz she told her.

"Well, it's about Jimmy."

"If you're worried about him then go see him I know he would appreciate the company"

"It's not that its' just" finding the right words to say was not easy "It's just what Sarah."

"I don't like Jimmy," she said in a whispered into Nazz's ear.

"Okay, I understand but what else is bothering you that can't be it?" delving deeper into the situation just to see how far the rabbit hole goes.

"Well, in the Mess Hall Jimmy was shouting that Kevin and Edd were taking me away from him but the truth is we were never together. There were points that I wanted him to stand up for himself and be strong like Kevin, but I knew that wasn't going to happen anytime soon. As for Edd was just a crush when I was younger and I like him because he was so smart and I still do. Jimmy is my friend that's all, but he sees it as something else and-"

"And you don't know how to tell him without hurting his feelings" this was a terrible situation, but not impossible to fix.

"Sarah you have to tell him if you let this sit Jimmy might do something that would warrant another fight with someone a lot tougher" Sarah was afraid to see her friend get hurt again. "Alright I will go tell him but could you come with me please" afraid of what he might do. "I'll come but Edd and Rolf are coming to just to stand outside the door in case Okay" Sarah feel a little more at ease that her friends were going with her. So they get back to training and watching the guys fall over themselves. Edd was training next and going through the motions with no trouble at all. He did a side vault over the wall with one hand and led into a swing on the pole with a roll to finish.

Nazz's smiled at how Edd went through the moves like he had done them a thousand times. She knew she had to tell him before basic was over, but it would have to wait till later. After the Parkour training was over for the day, everyone took a break except for Nazz, Sarah, Edd and Rolf they went to see Jimmy. They went over to the Medical Bay inside it looked like a hospital and had the smell of antiseptic just like a hospital. Sarah went over to the front desk to ask the clerk where Jimmy was and she said he was in room 5. It was the third door on the left in the east wing she thanked her and they were on their way. They made it to his room and Sarah was hesitant to open the door.

"It's alright Sarah Edd and Rolf will be right outside" the guys nodded and Nazz put her hand over Sarah's and opened the door. Inside Jimmy was staring out the window when he heard the door open he turned to see it Sarah and Nazz.

"Hey, Jimmy how are you?" Sarah was still a little uneasy about telling Jimmy the truth.

"I'm alright the nurse says I can resume training tomorrow and it's good to see you Sarah" he grabbed her hand in a loving manner. She pulled her hand away and he wondered what was wrong.

"Jimmy you've been my best friend ever since we were kids and…." It took every bit of her strength to say what was next and her mouth turned dry when trying to get the words out.

"Sarah I just want to say that I've had these feelings for a long time and I know I'm as smart as e Edd or strong like Kevin but I will always be there for you no matter what" he put all of his heart into those words. Sarah had a decision to make hurt his feeling or live a lie and honesty won out.

"Jimmy I still want us to be friends" when those words came out his smile went down. His world came crashing down this is worse than when Eddy gave him a wedgie on Friendship day. It was dead silent in the room and the tension was getting thick. Jimmy soon had a big grin on his face and started laughing this scared Sarah. Nazz was also getting nervous by the sudden laughter he began to quiet down which made it worse.

"Who are you with?" he said in a low murmur.

"What?"

"I said who are you sleeping with you BITCH" from a dull roar to a Thunderclap in his voice went up and his angry could clearly be seen on his face.

"I am not sleeping with anyone" she was shocked that her friend from their days growing up together would say something like that.

"So who it Kevin, Edd or both of them" it was getting harder for her to listen to him degrade her and not to cry. "Hey, that was uncalled for Jimmy she still wants to be your friend" Nazz was not going to stand there and let him do this. She could see that if this escalates anymore he might get violent.

"Shut up you blonde whore don't you have someone to go fuck right now. How about Kevin we all know he has been waiting and wanting to jump your bones. Maybe Double D will take you or some of your boy toys will please you." Tears were flowing down Sarah's face she had lost her best to this monster he has become. Nazz gave him the hardest slap she could muster which it knocked him on his butt she was mad

"One don't every call me that again and secondly she is trying to save the friendship you have built over the years now you want to burn it."

"I said SHUT UP" Jimmy got up and was about to take a swing at Nazz and Sarah but Edd and Rolf rushed in. Rolf blocked his punch and twisted his arm and Jimmy was down on one knee.

"Nazz, Sarah are you Okay?"

"We're fine how much did you hear?"

"All of it" while he making sure they were alright Jimmy was still struggling to get up.

"She is nothing but used goods" Rolf twisted the arm again "Be Quite" the disgust in his eyes was apparent.

"Ranger Jimmy I strip you of your Rangerhood and all badges you have obtained" he performed the necessary protocol for when a ranger is kicked out instead of the walk of shame.

"Keep your stinking badges" Rolf knocked him back and Jimmy sat on his bed nursing his arm. Rolf, Sarah, Edd, and Nazz left his room and went to leave the Medical Bay Sarah was hurt by her friend.

Edd spoke up to address the sensitive issue "We don't tell Ed any of this". Rolf and Nazz were in agreement if Ed found out there would be no stopping him from ending Jimmy. Sarah might not have been appreciative of her brother's love when they were little but now she knows he would never let anyone hurt her.

They left and went to the rec room to unwind with the others inside Johnny and Ed were playing table soccer. Eddy was playing Kevin in a game of Poker which Eddy was a card shark and the Kankers were playing basketball. Nazz cleaned up Sarah so no one would notice she was crying especially not Ed. Rolf went over to Ed and Johnny to play the winner and went to see how Eddy was doing against Kevin.

"So who's winning" he could see that Kevin on edge Eddy, on the other hand, was cool and calm. Kevin staring at his hand, discarding cards and drawing more cards while his opponent was just looking at him with his trademark Cheshire cat grin. Now Kevin had the grin on his face thinking to have a winning hand.

"Beat that Dork" he had a Straight Flush his hand consisted of a 7, 8,9,10 and Jack of hearts. Eddy was unfazed by this and showed his hand which was a Royal Flush with a 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace of spade. Kevin did a time honored move still used today "Rage Quit" he slammed his cards and stormed off. "If we were playing for money then shovel chin would owe me two grand right now" one-day the cards are going to get him in trouble, but it would be worth it.

Edd collected the cards and decided to play Eddy in a game of Blackjack. Edd was the dealer and Eddy was on the receiving end during the game they decided to talk. "So how is Jimmy doing" that event was not easy to discuss at the moment?

"You have to ask Nazz about that and she will tell you what is to be done" he deals the cards and the game was underway.

"So that bad huh" he flipped his first two cards and saw it was a five and six he had in his pocket. Edd checked his cards and saw a jack and two.

"Let's just say it took a turn for the worse" he gave Eddy another card while he checked with the two he had. Eddy was less focused on the game and more about what happened with Jimmy. Edd could see not knowing was eating him up inside so he told Eddy that the game would be paused and he could go ask Nazz what happened. He walked over to Nazz and she led him outside of the room to talk in private. Edd was starting to worry about Jimmy this change was unexpected and might cause problems in the future he can't deal with this and Kevin. If he was ever going to be a leader, he would have to face this issue eventually. After a few minutes, Eddy and Nazz returned to the room and he and Edd continued their game.

"By the look on your face Nazz told you what happened and also to keep this from Ed" the emotions present on his face were a mixture of shock and anger. It was no secret that Eddy and Sarah didn't get along even now, but he would never threaten to hurt in any way.

"I'm surprised that you and Rolf didn't beat him on the spot."

"That wouldn't have solved anything besides we would be the ones in trouble if they found Jimmy in a worse condition than when he entered." It took every ounce of his self-control not to rush pass Rolf and knock some sense into Jimmy for almost hurting Nazz and Sarah.

"True besides I would be more worried about Ed if or when he finds out because when that happens not you or me will be able to stop him." He remembered when Ed had the pebble in his shoe and the mood he was in but as Sarah's brother he would beat Jimmy half dead or break his neck.

Edd plucked another card from the deck and it was a five "I know that's why we're not going to tell him and if Jimmy makes a scene all Hell will break lose and only one of the sergeants can stop him cold". He and Eddy were in a dead lock the next move would decide the winner. Eddy showed his hand first it was a 5, 6 and 8 of clubs so hand reached nineteen. Edd did the same and came out with a jack of hearts, 2 of clubs and 8 of diamonds he beat Eddy on the first hand. "Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner," Edd said and they played Eddy would not lose this time.

"So what do you think will happen now with Jimmy" Eddy was somewhat concerned.

"If Nazz is right which she probably is then Jimmy will soon get into some mess or something will happen to him as a result of his self-destructive behavior" he started to sound like a psychologist.

"You sound like a psychologist right now, by the way, how are things going with Nazz?"

"Concerned with my social affairs Eddy"

"No, it's just that the longer you wait, the less likely Nazz will go out with you. I'm just saying if you don't go after her someone else will."

"Thank you for that advice Eddy" they kept playing cards until their time the rec room was up and it was back to training.

The day ended with more pain than the first day everyone was sore, tired and sweating. Edd wanted to just go to bed and get ready for more pain tomorrow. That thought was about to be reality until Nazz called him and they went somewhere to talk in private. They were behind the barracks where they could be alone.

"Hey Edd" Nazz was unsure of what to say at the moment.

"Yes Nazz"

"I just wanted to say thank you for coming with Sarah, Rolf and me to see. Who knows what he would have done if you guys weren't outside the room."

"It's alright Nazz and I would have come along anyway since the outburst I worried about your safety…. I mean yours and Sarah's safety" real subtle Edward real subtle. Nazz now knew that Edd possibly had feelings for her now her next move would decide the outcome.

"Edd this is difficult for me to say" beating around the bush would solve nothing. Edd and Nazz came close to each other with their faces only inches apart instinct was taking over for a moment. It was going perfectly until the sergeants called for all recruits to go to bed and just like that the moment was ruined.

They separated and both of them had a blushed and hid it from the other.

"So I'll just go to bed now."

"Right good idea will talk another time" Edd and Nazz both headed for their Barracks. Inside they both had the same question were we about to kiss? That tormented them for the entire night and made it harder to go to sleep.

Will Nazz and Edd have their moment?

What fate will befall Jimmy if he continues this path of self-destruction?

Will the cliff hangers end?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will


	7. Chapter 7

Nazz and Edd haven't gotten any sleep since their moment behind the barracks. The possible event, that was about to take place, was troubling them both with no end in sight. Nazz was sure Edd had feelings for her and he thinks it was them acting on hormonal instincts. Edd won't disagree with the fact that he has feelings for Nazz, but he doesn't know whether it can be confirmed or denied. With that in mind, they both had an objective for tomorrow to see if what they were feeling was true.

Like clockwork the alarm clock for barracks went and the morning routine was the same. Even the conversations at breakfast, during the roundabout talks neither Nazz nor Edd could look at each other. This was starting to become a problem during the exercises and training Edd's mind was elsewhere. After the groups training in Parkour had been done, Edd knew he needed to do something about this now. Edd looked for Nazz all over the base and found her in the library reading a book on interrogation.

He pulled out a chair beside her, and she started to turn red as a cherry and they both looked away. They both had that unsettling feeling about each other.

"Nazz I need to talk to you something"

"What is it Edd?" She knew what it was and was going to have this same talk with him.

"It's about what happened behind the barracks it is starting to affect our training and I need to know Nazz" sweat was coming down from him like rain it was just when they were kids. Nazz was beginning to leave him speechless.

"I know what you mean and I have had the same thoughts about what was almost about to happen. That being said I think we should wait till after basic." Nazz knew in this line of work relationships can mean death or worse.

So for the next hour they spent it in the library undisturbed and uninterrupted talking and actually getting to know each other better. Nazz and Edd left the library at different times in case anyone was there so not to arouse any suspicion. Edd back to the rec room and Eddy and Rolf were watching TV he was about to tell Eddy what happened but he and Rolf already knew by the look on his face. The guys agreed to keep it a secret till basic was over and it was time for the individual training. Everyone went back to training and the seed of a budding relationship has been planted.

For the next four weeks, the Peach Creek recruits have been training harder and longer to improve their skills and to move on to the next stage. The only problem was keeping their relationship a secret from Kevin and the Instructors. In that time frame, some of the teens had changed in one way or another. Jimmy had returned to training and gained some muscle but not enough to be noticeable. Ed had now grown a mullet at first everyone thought his hair was black growing up, but really it was the same as Sarah's. Rolf is now sporting a small beard and Johnny is now has a small afro on what was once a bald head.

A new day for training and an improvement on their current skills. The talks at breakfast were lively as ever as everyone was going on about where they would go to finish their training. Eddy was all excited at what was in store for him so was everyone else.

"Man I can't wait to hit the slots in Las Vegas" his eyes had turned to dollar signs and money was on his mind.

"Eddy, the point of our individual location, is to send us where our specific skills can be enhanced and we can be taught new ones for the team to be successful. Besides you could be sent to Paris given the fact that you are fluent in French" he was right but even more so French women are hot and know how to love. This was something Eddy didn't brag about, but learning a new language had its perks.

"Hey, Eddy why not say something in French," Nazz asked wanting to hear some. She enjoyed foreign languages and right now she is trying to learn Japanese and Chinese.

"Alright but try not to fall for me I still need to give the other ladies a chance" some parts of him will never change and this is one of them.

"Nazz Bonjour mon nom est Eddy" the words just rolled off his as if it he has been speaking it all his life. She was falling in love with the language "So what did you say?"

"I said 'Hello Nazz my name is Eddy', " he said as he took a bite of his apple.

"Okay, how did you learn French?" this would be an interesting bit of information.

"Well, my Dad had to go on a business trip and asked if I wanted to go. Naturally I said yes otherwise my mom would nag me about being lazy around the house. So when we got there I stayed in a hotel while he was overseeing the new restaurant. Bored out of my mind I went exploring the streets of Paris and I got to say it was the amazing. The food was great and they even had French fries I was having a great time until I saw a girl sitting on a park bench drawing. She was wearing a white shirt under a coat with a light brown skirt and heels. Her hair color was brownish blonde, skin was sun-kissed white and had brown eyes. I went over to her and saw that she was drawing and so I complimented her on it lucky for me she also spoke English. For a while we talked she told me her name was Rose, we spent the time getting to know each other and she took me on a tour of Paris. We only got to spend a couple of days together because it was time for my dad and me to go back home. Rose and I said our goodbyes she gave me a drawing of us and a kiss on the cheek. Next time I told her I would learn French so I had my uncle teach me and that is how I learned." Everyone at the table was captivated by the story.

"That is a beautiful story Eddy do you still have the picture?" a story of love at first sight was always romantic and to experience it is even better. He pulled out the folded picture from his pocket showed everyone. The drawing was top notch just like Ed's only this was from someone special.

"Interesting story but is any of actually true? Oh, come on have you ever been successful with women? She must have pitied you or lost a bet because there I no way you could get a girl like that." the day wouldn't be complete if Kevin didn't say something stupid.

"Kevin were talking about an actual girl not ones you pay." With his ego suffering a major blow, Kevin left the table to get started on training early.

"What happened to him that made him this way?" Edd asked he knew that Kevin was a bully to them growing up and ridiculed them by calling them dorks every chance he got. That was just kid stuff but this is something different something else has changed him into this person.

"Remember how Kevin's Father got a job at the Jawbreaker Factory well the factory closed down and a lot of the employees were out of a job," Rolf told them the story no one knew and Kevin begged him to keep quite. "His dad lost his job and had a difficult time finding a new one and all the time spent searching he found himself doing some shady things to get by. He became a fixer and this got Kevin and his mother deep in trouble. That was the case until someone came to their rescue and sent the bad guys running it was an Assassin from what I heard. Technicality Kevin's Dad was supposed to die by the Assassin's hands but instead was spared."

"That Assassin was my father," Eddy said in a sigh as if something was just realized. Everyone this was a surprise to the others except Ed and Edd they already knew.

"I didn't know your father was an Assassin," Nazz said now wondering "_What else are they keeping secret?_"

"He is retired now but my dad hired a guy looking for work a couple months ago now he runs the restaurant in Peach Creek. I didn't know it was his dad and I don't think Kevin even knows. At that restaurant, I cook part time and his dad is the current manager. Kevin's mad because he feels his dad had fell from grace and now has to work in the lower class." If Kevin ever found out that his father works under Eddy, the guy, he tormented for years there is no telling what would happen. Now there are two secret to one will cause pain the other a wake up call and both shall not journey into the light.

Time for more training, today we were running an obstacle course but using Parkour. We went the new course and the Queen was waiting for us. "You need to finish the course in the fastest amount of time. So today I'm going to sit back and watch you possibly fail epically. Before I forget Abandon all, hope ye who enter" to her this would be entertaining let's hope their training wasn't for nothing.

The first, to go, was Johnny he looked nervous at first but he shook it off and got to it. The Beginning was vaults mixed with racing across balancing on poles. He got off to a running start vaulting over the walls with ease. All the time he spent in the wood going over rocks and running through the woods paid off. Next were the poles a small field of them were placed in an even square. As he stepped on the first pole most of them receded into the ground only leaving a little path. The pole wavered under his weight so he had to move quickly without falling. Each jump had to make with quick movements and absolute balance. He jumped from pole to pole with some difficulty, but he made it to the end.

Johnny passed the Beginning stage and raced into the Middle section which consisted of sliding under and jumping over obstacles. It was time to hustle so he raced over and under the bars. He rammed into one of them because he slid too late and tripped over another. As he was going along the Queen was writing something down on a clipboard. Too many thoughts were racing through his mind "_What if this is a performance review and if we fail we have to redo the course_?" He saved that question for later and got back to the task at hand.

Clearing the Middle section Johnny made it the Final stage which was a combination of the first and the second phase, but this time had ledges and ropes to go with it. (It's not Assassins Creed if you don't have some ledges and ropes) It's time to see what he was made of so without further delay he rushed in performing all of the moves he had learned. He went over and under the barriers and performed a cork screw vault for some flare. The ledges and ropes were adding some new difficulty to the course since he was no good at walking the tight rope. Hanging from the ledges were worse his finger strength only lasted a few minutes but he pushed through. After that is was smooth sailing as he jumped and swung from beam to beam and finished the course.

When Johnny was done everyone else got some confidence and were prepared for what lies ahead. So each of them went in some triumph and some trouble in certain areas along the way. Rolf was next he couldn't stay balanced on the pole for long, but the middle section was worse because of his height. The ending section also gave him same trouble, but he adapted quickly and finished. Jimmy went through the course as an average person with some skill and few mistakes and everyone else got their turn. But the real excitement will be Kevin and Edd's run through this would be electrifying.

Kevin was going to go before Edd, but the Queen got an idea "Instead of one at a time you both will run the course together" with the new orders the two got ready to move.

"May the best man win" Edd said extending his hand.

"I know I will Double Dork" Kevin ignored the gesture and focused on the course.

They were ready, set and now it was time to go, they took off with record speed. The Beginning was the vaults and balancing poles. Kev came out first vaulting over like the athlete he is with Edd right behind him. It was going smoothly until the sergeant pressed a button on her watch and the course changed. Now instead of vaults and poles it now became bars and ropes.

"This is impossible how are we supposed to get the end if change the layout" the Jock yelled to the sergeant who was smiling at this.

"Impossible that's the purview of every Assassin if you can't adapt quit now and I'll have one less recruit to train"

With that in mind, Edd got his mind ready to adjust to the possible changes in the course layout. He swung from bar to rope working out a route in his mind leading him out. "Kevin follow my lead" he decided to go his own way which would be more difficult. Eventually, he made it and the Middle section began but Edd wanted to go slow but quick so to be ready for the changes. Kevin bolted pass Edd again sliding under and going over bars. Like before another change happened this time now there is a wall and Kevin ran up the wall but lost traction and fell on his back. Edd, on the other hand, climbed up the wall and side jumped onto the next path to climb. (Like a Boss) He made it to the top of the wall and jumped down to the bottom. Edd raced down the path to meet the Final Challenge. Now the Final section was now to dodge incoming projectiles between two very tall walls but what they were shooting was what scared him. He took one step, but nothing happened so made a mad dash. Soon after knives and rubber bullets being were being shot from the walls at all angles. Edd couldn't evade them in time and got shot in the leg by one of the rubber bullets. He dropped to one knee because and the knives were cutting him up severely. There was no hope for him surviving until everything went quiet and a blue aura covered his body. Suddenly he became a different man now he dodged all the rubber bullets and knives with the skill of a master and came out the other side. Everyone went speechless at what they saw even the Queen stopped what she was doing. He was glowing blue, it looked like waves were flowing all over him. Kevin made it out in time to see Edd's current state. The energy faded and he dropped right on the spot everyone rushed over to see if he was alright the sergeant checked and said he was just sleeping. She placed him under a tree so he could rest.

"Now you that you know that he is going to be okay get back to the course" everyone went to get back in line, but Johnny asked a question.

"On your clipboard how did we do on the course time wise?" Johnny said everyone wanted to know.

"I wasn't keeping track of your time. I was trying to draw a bird on a branch" she showed them the many drawings each better than the next.

"EEEEEHHHHHHHHHHH!" Everyone shout as they stood there frozen the power of stupid was unmatched.

As they went back to training Nazz and Eddy looked at Edd under the tree looking as if he was unconscious. They both almost had the same thought "_Be alright Edd/Sockhead_".

**Inside Edd's head**

It felt like he was falling into an endless void until he awoke in a forest with fresh snow on the ground. He didn't know where he was or how he got here it was troubling for him to not know what was going on. That thought would have to be saved for later as he realized he was not alone. There something moving in the bushes he had no weapon but was prepared to fight without them. He was starting to get nervous his heart was beating like crazy "_Please don't let it be a bear_". Out of the bushes came a wolf Edd relaxed a little but was worried in case the pack was near. The wolf barked at him and headed off in the direction he came "_Does he want me to follow him?_" Edd followed the wolf and it lead all across the land. It was a beautiful site to see the trees and mountains covered in snow the forest was so peaceful. They traveled for hours he was beginning to wonder if the wolf was leading him to someplace or aimlessly. After traveling for hours going deeper into the forest, he came across a large house.

The Manor looked like an inn from the size of it while the wolf went up to the door and starting barking as if wanting to be let in. This must be his owner's home he walked up the steps and knocked on the door he waited but there was no answer. He knocked again but by the look of things nobody was home and it was getting colder.

With nowhere to go he, had two choice either sleep in the stables or doing some Breaking and Entering the choice was simple sleep in the stables. He may have changed over the years, but Breaking and Entering was still Eddy's shtick. So he went to the stables gathered some hay and made a bed tomorrow he would try again.

The he woke up the next to find the wolf across from him "_He was watching over me as I slept_" time to try again. He knocked again and waited again the same response from yesterday no answer. Edd went around the house to find other means of entry there lied a balcony. Using his training he climbed up and try the door it was locked this was getting him nowhere. So he climbed down and went to the front door again "_What if no one lives here?_" that thought had crossed his mind. But was answered because the wolf still wanted to be let inside.

He was out of options it was for some B an E and by that I mean use the lockpick tools. He kept lockpick tools in his pockets ever since Sarah locked Ed out of the house. The Ball pick and Torsion Wrench were inserted and were put to work he had to be quick because it was getting cold fast. After a few minutes, he got the door open and went into the warm home and the wolf followed suit.

He warmed up by the fire and started to wonder about whose house is this and where are they. Now that he was sufficiently warm he explored his new surroundings this house was even bigger on the inside. There were seven bedrooms, a huge dining room, his personal favorite a library and a study room. Edd explored every inch of this house he saw one of the candle holder was dirty so he decided to clean it, but pulled it accidently. In fear that he broke, it actually opened a hidden door leading to a basement. Going down into the newly discovered basement, he found training dummies and models that are used for holding clothes. "_Who owned this place and what was it used for_" while he pondered for a possible answer he heard the door upstairs. The people, who own this place, must be home. It was time to hide he looked for a suitable spot but before that he closed the door to the room. He hid in the closet near the weapons room just in time as the current owners were coming downstairs. This was not good he had no clue what the owners were like so he listened to the door to see when they would leave.

"We must stop them from gathering these Pieces of Eden" this man spoke in a Native American voice that was firm but gentle.

"Don't forget the Sage if he reappears we have to get to him first and destroy the body" a French accent this one sounded serious but young in age.

"So what is the plan because I'm ready to go out and fight" this guy sounded drunk but had a Welsh accent.

"Why not use the Pieces of Eden to fight the Templars?" this was also a French accent but not a native speaker and it was a woman.

"Because some of us have seen firsthand what dangers would befall us and anyone else if they are used. It is a power no one should have." This man sounded the wisest of the all and his speech pattern was a third world in origin.

"I know that is something I don't want to see again but what are we going to do with them lock them away or destroy them?" another person just many are down here and he is Italian is this an international convention.

"A good question but no absolute answer" this has to be the last guy and he sounds like he is from somewhere in the Caribbean.

"Let's adjourn for today and get something to eat for now" I heard footsteps and then nothing it sounds like they left. Now time to get out of here without being seen and get back to everyone else. Edd opened the door and got out of the closet. He was about to head for the door when his Assassin training kicked in and he dodged a blow dart aimed for his neck. A smoke bomb was thrown down and Edd was fighting blind not knowing where his attacker was. As he was trying to determine where he was until there was a pain in his side. He reached for it and saw blood, he was just cut this smoke, made the perfect cover for his attacker. Edd tried to go back into his mind a try to use whatever power he used at the end of the obstacle course. He tried, but no luck he was at his attacker's mercy suddenly he felt tired. He saw a blow dart in his arm and its effects were kicking in "_When did he?_" his mind faded to black and he was on the floor.

"Could he be a spy for the Templars?"

"I don't know but were about to find out now look he is waking up" still groggy from the sleep dart the people in front of him were blurs. After a few minutes of waiting the drug's effects were wearing off and now he noticed, he was tied to a chair and they stitched up his wound.

Standing in front of him were some of the Brotherhood's best Assassins the ones who made history and protected the world.

To the right of him was the "Bane of Borgia" Ezio Auditore of Florence. He had a slight beard now and was wearing his Master robes from AC Brotherhood. The Robe was a mixture of a white robe with a metal belt over his Abdomen with leather straps on his shoulder and some red under his cape.

On the left was Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad mentor of the Levantine Brotherhood he was wearing his robes that you see in the AC Revelations. He had a slight stubble and looked older than the other, but that is how he always looks.

Back to Ezio on his right stood the "Devil of the Caribbean" Edward Kenway. He looked just like he did in the game when he first started out. He had a bottle of rum in his hand and clearly not his first one as he looked like he was ready to fall out. Next to him and ready to catch him in case was Adéwalé in regular robes before the change in AC Rouge. On Altair's left was the female Assassin of New Orleans Aveline de Grandpré. She was legendary because she freed the slaves and stopped the Company Man. Next to her was Arno Dorian Assassin of the French Revolution he was wearing his Master Assassin Robes.

At the center of them, was the Master of the American Colonies, the Hunter, the grandson of Edward Kenway and son of Haytham Kenway. He is Ratonhnhaké:ton but now goes by Connor Kenway and they look like their about to kill him.

"Who are you and how did you find this place?" Connor said in calm yet demanding voice. Edd didn't know whether to be scared or excited, but he knew his answer would to trouble. So he calmed down worse case they don't believe me and then they kill me.

"A wolf led me to this place and I can't answer the other question you wouldn't believe me."

"You won't know unless you tell us" this would be the point whether he lives or die by Assassins blade which would be cool to see if he weren't going to get killed by it.

"My name is Edd Kenway" this stunned everyone especially Connor and his Grandfather.

"You can't be a Kenway I did have any other children besides Haytham and Jenny at least I don't think so" this caused him to wonder with the amount of women he has slept with it is possible. The Assassins were talking amongst themselves thinking of what to do with him now that he has seen their base he can't be left alive. This waiting was making him nervous so he might as well ask questions of his own.

"I have some question for you if you don't mind answering?" They were pulled out of their discussion and agreed to respond to the boy's questions.

"Well for starters I know you all are Assassin because I am in training to become one."

"Okay, which Branch of the Brotherhood are you in?" Ezio asked

"None at the moment Brotherhood has changed over the years now the Templars Order is now extinct" That gave the other some relief that the fight will finally be over. "But someone else has taken their place and now are bent on destroying the world if they can't control it." So much for that now back to fighting.

"That bit information would be of interest to them." Edd needed to explain it but not reveal too much of the future in case this was time travel.

"Well, instead of training in a certain area like you Arno, who was trained in France, we now have a training camp hidden, were Assassin are prepared part of the way. If you ever want to drop out your welcome do so and you won't comprise the location of the training camp before you ask, the Pieces of Eden were destroyed."

This was good news for them to know this war will end the Assassins breathed a sigh of relief.

"This part of training was meant to condition your body the rest of it comes with your special location. The unique location is where you are sent to improve on special skills you have that would be of great help. After that is done you are assigned to a different brotherhood or a team of recruits is given the rare opportunity to start their own brotherhood. My friends and I are in training to become Assassins and fight the upcoming threat." There was a clear sense of determination and strength in his voice.

They untied him but had their weapons ready should he try anything foolish. Connor led them upstairs to the Drawing room to finish the conversation and learn more about their guest.

"So how are you related to us again?" Edward asked he needed to know if he is the father of another child.

"Well, you Ezio you know Desmond Miles."

"Yes the Goddess Minerva told me about him why do you ask?"

"Well, he had a son who became my Grandfather and he told me of my heritage but my dad, his son, wanted to protect me so he changed his last name from Miles to Kenway." (Not a smart move if you want to hide from someone hunting your bloodline)

"I see well that is interesting indeed now who has taken up the Templar Order?" he was still in the dark on who they were actually. There was no way to identify them or how far their powers extended, but they had to be stopped at all cost.

"Connor can I talk to you in private?" the other looked at him warily they still don't fully trust him but he doesn't seem to be dangerous.

"Okay," Connor led him into the Kitchen so they could talk.

"What is it that you want to speak about?" he had to tell him the truth.

"It's about how I got here you see I didn't tell you everything. You see I was running training course and got caught in a flurry of blades and bullets. I couldn't move because I took a shot to my leg and got scared. Then out of nowhere a blue aura surrounded me and like that my fear faded. I dodged every knife and bullet with no problem and when I came out the other side I fell unconscious and wound up here. Do you know what this is?" Connor knew what he was talking about but knowing it has appeared is good but terrifying.

"Come with me" he led him back to the others and told them what Edd told him. They all had the same look on their face a look of disbelief.

This was starting to freak him out was this power going to destroy him or worse.

"Someone, please tell me what is going on am I going to die" Edd was Frantic this really starting to scare him.

"No, you're not Edd this means you're gaining access to a great power," Connor said to calm him down.

"He's right this power can only be obtained by a true Master Assassin. It is called the "**Assassins Cloak**" and this power varies from each Assassin. People would call this power Chi, Chakra, Life Energy or Aura as you call it. Everyone has a small amount of this power and it goes unnoticed by most, but a select few are aware of it. For us Assassins, it feels like our Eagle Vision but is something else entirely." Hearing this from Adéwalé was surprising because there has been no sign of this power ever in the Games or actual history.

"But why now did it show up now and why hasn't there been any record of it" how could something like this stay hidden for so long.

"The reason for that is because few Assassins have awakened this power but they all had one thing in common they were each top notch Assassins." Ezio told him answering his questions.

"Edd I was the first to discover this power when I left Masyaf with the Apple. I tried to understand the Apple without succumbing to its influence. The power inside attempted to overtake my mind, but this power activated and protected me. This power combined with my Eagle Vision and then my wisdom grew with each day. I could now decipher the Apple's secrets and I used its knowledge to make a special armor for future generations." Altaïr just explained the creation of the master armor.

"He wasn't the only one we each gain some type of power but it only came out when we in danger well more than were used to." Edward said taking a swig of something and it is true everyone has some new ability.

Ezio received his when after he fought the Spaniard now the Pope in the Church. Now he has the ability of Flash step this allows him to move faster than anyone.

Edward gained his power after coming into contact with the Observatory when the Order returned the skull. He now has perfect balance and aim these are flawless abilities for a Master Assassin to possess.

Adéwalé gained his power after Shay had killed him turns out his ability is to heal. The wound was fatal, but he still recovered and went into hiding to raise his son to restore the Brotherhood.

Aveline de Grandpré gained hers after defeating the Company man, she almost was inducted into the Templar Order but a Piece of Eden changed that. She returned to the Brotherhood to rebuild the New Orleans branch. Her power was that of a chameleon she could blend into her surroundings right thing to have on stealth missions.

Arno received his aura after taking the sword from the body of Mister Germain. A couple days later he was able to react faster to everything around him. This allowed him take on more enemies at once and dodge every attack coming at him. Edd thought that was an interesting if only Eddy had that powered when he was younger. It would have saved him from a lot of beatings growing up and attacks by the Kankers. Their abilities were and they were each based one of their physical aspects it was incredible. He wondered what Connor's was it had to be something amazing though it would be based on his physical attributes.

"So Connor what is yours?" Edd might get the same power as Connor a different one who knows.

"Mine hasn't awakened yet" well that just make it more exciting as to see what it could be. Connor decided to ask a question that would be an obvious one.

"Were are your robes?"

"I won't get them until I receive my specific training location. My Grandfather said I had an inheritance waiting for me and I need three keys to get it. Arno your descendent my friend Eddy has one of them me as well but he died before telling me who has the third key."

"Well, whatever it is I'm sure in time you will be worthy of it." Edd was glad to be reassured of his worth. He asked if he could go outside for a moment and they okay only if someone goes with you Arno volunteered. Arno and Edd went outside to watch the beauty of nature Edd enjoyed it, but Arno had questions of his own.

"Hey, Edd what is my descendant Eddy like I mean what kind of person is he?" Arno was curious about his friend would turn out like him stricken but guilt and grief.

"Well, Eddy use to scam people when he was younger but it only got him beat up and into trouble. After many failed attempts, he gave up on scams and helped his dad with his restaurant. His brother was arrested on false charges by these new Templars and died in prison. On that day, he vowed to never let this happen again." So he was like Dorian in a way he wanted revenge for what happened to his brother but he hope he wouldn't follow the same path. They had a good talk and went back inside to meet the others. He started to fade out of existence Connor and the other were trying to figure out what was happening.

"Guys, whatever brought me here, is sending me home so Goodbye it was a pleasure meeting all of you," Edd said with a smile.

"I believe I know what your inheritance is for you and your friends. May fortune favor you Assassin" Connor said as they all raised their hoods at a sign of trust and respect.

"Thank you" with that he faded completely.

**Back in the Real World**

Edd woke up in a bed he looked around and saw that he was in the Medical Bay. He felt a weight on his arm and saw Nazz was sleeping on his arm. "_Was this a dream or did I actually meet the Assassin of old?_" so many questions and still no answers.

Nazz started to stir in her sleep and she opened her eyes to see Edd awake. She hugged him with all her strength so he would leave again as tears were running down her cheeks.

"Oh…Edd" her tears won't stop so Edd returned with comfort.

"It okay Nazz I'm not going anywhere, by the way, how long was I out for?" he handed her some tissues for the tears and she pulled herself together.

"You've been out for a couple hours the doctor were worried so was everyone else" good to know he was cared for.

"You got to tell me how did you do the glowing thing and what happened to you?" she bombarded him with endless questions.

"I don't know how I did it also I believe I was dreaming" he tell her the truth later Eddy too. Right now all, he wanted to do, was get back to training. Nazz helped him out of the bed and out of the room.

"So how did we all do the course?"

"All, she did, was draw pictures of a bird on a branch" he was stunned, how on earth she became a Sergeant he'll never. They walked out the Bay doors and back to everyone else.

Who else will obtain this power?

What does the future hold for them?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassa-

**Fourth Will breached**

**There was a banging on my door and now kicking very hard kicking. I opened the door and was about to shit bricks the Assassins were outside my room.**

**Me: How did you get here and why are you here?**

**Ezio: We heard from our contacts that Fanfiction was being written about us and we came to make sure it was done right.**

**Connor: That's right HunterCreed no lies will told about us.**

**Altair: So to make sure we portrayed correctly. We will train you to be an Assassin and you will live by are Creed behind him were the other Assassins. Do you accept?**

**Me: I accept. Until next time Readers I am going to be an Assassin**


	8. Chapter 8

Nazz and Edd exited the Med Bay to go find the others. She was glad that he was alright because he couldn't leave her not without knowing the feelings she has for him. As they were walking their hands were touching out of instinct and soon they were intertwined. Eddy, Rolf, Johnny, Ed and everyone else were worrying about Edd until the door opened. In the doorway, they saw Edd with Nazz and they were glad that he was okay but what they really focused on was their hands.

"Bout time you two got together" Eddy pointed that the two were holding and quickly they separated. Both blushing furiously Edd was bombarded with questions but mostly they revolved around "Are you Ok?" While Nazz stood right by his side still marveling at what she saw at the end of the course. She was staring at him with a smile on her face that moment was interrupted when Sarah pulled her away. Edd did his best to answer the guy's questions with what answers he had on hand.

"So Double D what happened when the blue stuff faded" Johnny was curious by what happened just like everyone else.

"Alright everyone I'll tell you what happened so gather around because I have a story to tell and it's going to take a while to get it all out" Edd had everyone pull up a chair so he could tell them his story. The deeper he went into the details of what happened he could see that his experience had captured them with its enticing allure. He told them of how he met the Assassins, learned about the "Assassins Cloak" and he told Eddy that he spoke to his ancestor. Edd told him that Arno was glad that he didn't follow the path of revenge so he wouldn't feel the same pain he felt. Once his story was finished, he was asked even more questions than before.

"So Double D what does it feel like when you use that power" Ed was the most excited about this.

"Well, it is hard to explain but it feels like my body and mind are totally relaxed then my movement follow as well" just the thought of it was unbelievable. Such a power existed inside of him and now he has to control it.

"Show us the power then let's see if you can pull it off again" Ed really wanted to see it again. The first time was just out of self-preservation this time he brings it out willingly. He steadied his breathing, closed his eyes and focused on having it appear on his hand. Nothing was happening he tried, but no glow maybe it's like Edward said it only comes out when needed.

"Looks like that power of yours was just a fluke" Kevin put up his usual face, but actually he was scared that Double D might pull it off again. Edd wasn't going to let Kevin's words discourage him so he tried again. There was a small flicker of light in his hand at first but in grew into a solid flame. Edd opened his eyes and saw that he did it he had the energy engulf his hand just like before wave after wave. Nazz was drawn to the aura and just like that his fear was realized Edd pulled it off again. So what he saw wasn't a fluke or a trick of the light but real energy coming from his body.

"Wow, it's so beautiful" Nazz was hesitant to touch it but Edd's smile gave her new strength and she grabbed his hand. The aura had engulfed her hand, but it didn't hurt, but it felt cool to the touch and was peaceful. Everyone was amazed by this power while Kevin slipped out unnoticed. The aura faded out and Edd's hand returned to normal but he was tired after pulling it off due to using this new power. Eddy got him a chair to sit down in and he thanked him in returned. He was still unsure if what happened was really but that didn't matter now because he was back with his friends.

"Cool power Master Assassin" Rolf notified Edd of his new status.

"I'm not a Master Assassin I still have a long way to go" Edd was getting flustered by Rolf's comment.

"You said yourself that only highly skilled Assassin can obtain and use this power."

"Yes I did but anyone could get this power and still be a novice" Edd made it clear that had no right to call himself a master.

"True but this means you have the potential to become a great one. Besides no else has had this power reveal itself to them only you so that proves it" Eddy said backing up Rolf's claim. They were somewhat right no else has yet discovered this power.

"But my ability only came out because I was in danger and we've been in hundreds of those situations before." another reason to deny his worth. Nazz reached over to him and put her hand on his shoulder to stop him.

"Edd you are the smartest and kindest person any of us has ever met and you shouldn't doubt yourself. You should be proud that this power is yours and with I know you will do great things. So stop looking for a way to belittle yourself and find the confidence within you to become the Master Assassin" Nazz was right he had to stop putting himself down. What would Connor and the other Assassins think if they saw him like this?

So with his confidence renewed something else happened his aura flared up but this time it covered him completely. Everyone jumped back for a second but regained their composure at the sight of its beauty. Then it died out for a second time but Nazz got a front row seat to it so no loss.

"Willpower," Ed said to himself.

"What are you going on about now Ed" Eddy knew he had some crazy thought.

"I just thought that maybe it's Double D's will that controls this power" this earned him confused looks from everyone.

"Think about it each Assassin gained their power in certain situations but what if it was their will to go that gave them this power. I mean if that is the case then it's not a question when but if our will is strong enough will we to gain such power" there Ed goes again with moment of genius. He might just surpass Edd's intelligence but only in certain areas.

"Where's Kevin?" in all the excitement no one realized that Kevin had left the room.

"Maybe he is afraid that his position as head honcho is being threatened by Double D" Jimmy was enjoying knowing Kevin's authority is being challenged. If there is one thing, he loves more than his bike it's knowing that he is and will always be the leader.

Eddy knew Kevin well enough that this would set him off and not in a good way. This could end badly and if Jimmy aggravates the situation this will become a powder keg in no time. So many problems and few solutions but that can wait till later. Edd was getting praised from left to right about his power and coming back to them. Nazz was the happiest out of everyone she knew losing Edd would hurt everyone especially her.

"Now that your back it's time to continue your training" the Queen was standing in the doorway waiting for them. Something's never change so with that in mind the guys and girls got back to training. The training got more intense as their bodies were being pushed beyond human limits. Evidence of this was the bruises, dirt, and mud covering them all throughout the new training regimen. Some to them looked like they wanted to give up to give up but whenever there was doubt they looked to Edd or Kevin for strength.

Edd was determined to follow through whatever task was given to him. His resolve was firm, his will unbreakable, growing stronger each day and still shows kindness to all around him. In any situation, Edd remained cool like ice and strong as a tornado. No matter how dark the outcome he will always be the light that shines bright.

Kevin was something like the opposite of Edd his mindset was to plow through his enemies. He believed if you're not strong enough to protect yourself then you can't protect others. You need to be fierce in battle and in life if you're to survive that's what he believed in. Kevin was determined to be the best and let no one defeat him. He was like fire wild in his actions, destructive to his foes and someone not to be played with. They were like Fire and Ice a never ending battle neither victory nor defeat.

Watching these two train, each day was inspiring for everyone even the sergeants gave their respect to them. As the day progressed, the recruits were pushing through with some difficulties. They were performing exercises when the Queen got an idea for some entertainment and quick cash.

"Alright recruits time for a change of plans today there is going to be a sparring match. One event per day until the end of basic. I'm doing to see how long you will last in a fight and for making side bets. Will start in two hours so cold down, clean up and then meet me at the training grounds with that being said you're all dismissed."

Some of them were happy they get to hit each other and not get in trouble. For Kevin, this would be like old times but for the Ed's this could be chalked up for revenge for them. They headed back to the barracks to get cleaned up and change into new clothes. Edd was coming out of the shower about to put on his clothes but instead of the clothes he prepared a package was left for him. In that package was a note that reads

_Edd Kenway _

_I know who you are and about your bloodline. _

_You will do great things Kenway and this package is just something for you to understand your destiny._

_May fortune favor you Assassin._

After reading the note, he opened the package and what he saw was amazing. He looked at the clock and saw that in was almost time for the sparring match. So he grabbed his gift and used his Parkour to make it to the match. Everyone was at the training grounds except for Edd waiting for the first match to begin. The Queen gathered some other sergeants and teams to watch the match when everyone gathered the match would begin.

"Alright who wants to go first?" the Queen shouted which scared the other recruits into submission.

"I'll go first" Kevin stepped forward ready to go and he looked deadly. No one else would dare face him they all saw what he did in the mess hall and wouldn't want to be his next victim.

"Is there no one who will face me" he called out in the heavens.

"I will" everyone looked for the source of the mysterious voice. Kevin looked for the person brave enough to say such words.

"Do you know nothing of the Creed as its tenets dictate" the voice grew closer others were starting to shake while Kevin remained unaffected.

"Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent" there was a disturbance in the environment but not the location of the source.

"Hide in plain sight" his footsteps could now be heard with each step Kevin started to get nervous. Who is this man to command such authority even while hidden?

"Never compromise the Brotherhood, we hold these tenets as our guide so that the innocent may never fall by our hand. It's what makes us who we are and that is silent guardians and protectors of man. WE ARE ASSASSINS and this Creed is what we live by." In a flash a figure jumped from the trees and into the air, he looked like an eagle as he flew through the air. The others saw him and was given back the strength in spirit they had lost. He landed in a cloud of dust and was concealed by it.

"Who are you?" Kevin grew enraged by this stranger. The dust settled and who stood before everyone was an actual assassin. He was cladded in the armor of the Levantine Brotherhood. With his white hood raised covering his face so no one could identify him. The leather belt and straps that held the orders insignia was across his abdomen and the red sash flowed freely.

The Queen was about to scold whoever was under that hood, but the Commander/Mentor allowed this man to participate. It was his idea to allow him to fight so she let this stranger to continue. Both were ready while Kevin was the anxious the stranger remained calm.

"Begin" that signaled the match and an epic fight is about to unfold.

Insert BGM: "You Are the Light" by Nine Lashes

The battle started off with Kevin charging at his opponent wanting to get the first hit. He was striking with such force rapidly, but the assassin either blocked or dodged his attacks. Each blocked attack fueled the anger inside him and he released more of it into his punches. The spectators were in awe at the sight before them a recruit was fighting an actual assassin. The Peach Creek recruits were cheering for Kevin and the Assassin it was turning out to be an excellent match. Eddy was saying "Fight on" he had bets in place on that Kev's challenger would win. He needed him to win so he won't have to pay anyone afterwards. Kevin went in with a right hook but was blocked by his opponents elbow and he countered with a left punch to the jaw. He was caught off guard but avoided the hit still neither drew first blood.

It was time for the assassin to go on the offensive so he came at Kevin with hits to the gut, sides, and legs. His speed and agility surpassed Kevin's as he could barely keep up with the attacks. Kevin tried to guard against the attacks and in that moment he loses sight of his attacker. He searched frantically until he appeared right behind him and got him with an uppercut. The crowd went wild at the surprise attack more and more bets were placed on the new guy. Now Kevin was pissed not only did not get first blood but now he is losing to someone who showed up out of nowhere.

He rushed at the guy, tackled him to the ground and started hammering the life out of him. Kevin's opponent was guarding as best as could, given his current position, but he turned the tables. By hooking one of Kevin's legs, he flipped him over and was on top. He jumped back to a far enough distance to pull himself together. Kevin knew he had to end this in one final blow because he refused to lose to this guy. The thought of losing made him so mad it was like a fire was lit inside of him.

Then suddenly a red aura engulfed him like a wild fire he could feel the power surging through him. He knew with this power he could end this fight and no one will able to beat him not even Double D. Everyone saw what just happened and couldn't believe what they were seeing "Kevin has awakened his Assassins Cloak?" Now was the time for the instructors to intervene but the Mentor told them to stand down. He knows how dangerous this power is, but he still wants the match to continue.

The Assassin saw this and knew there was no alternative so he unleashed his Assassins Cloak. It was a blue aura and he was preparing it for this last strike. The tension in the air as two great powers are going to square in this all or nothing attack.

So with all their strength Kevin and the Assassin charged at each other with their fist pulled back. Everyone in the crowd was excited at this display of power and the thought of who would win. As they raced closer to each other, the cheers were building for the two fighters. Eddy didn't eve care about the bets anymore he just wanted to see the clash of power. Ed was amazed this was better than reading his comic books a real clash of two great powers is about to unfold before his very eyes. The amount of energy that was being released by these two was inconceivable it was like a supernova.

When their fist collided, the release of energy was so powerful it nearly blew away everyone. Ed protected Sarah from the blast while Eddy was hanging onto to Ed's jacket trying not to fly away. As the light faded the sergeants, recruits and mentor tried to see who won the fight. Enough of the light faded for the people to make out a silhouette in the center of the training ground. The question now was is it Kevin or the mystery Assassin, who won the fight. Once the light had completely faded, the winner was the Assassin and everyone cheered for his victory. While he was being praised Kevin was lying on the ground beaten and bloody. So he did something no one who have expected he tried to heal his injuries by using his aura. He was able to heal him enough to stand and speak with some difficulty he had just one question for the hooded contender.

"Who are you?" he asked in a beat up voice due to his severe injuries. The Assassin honored his request and removed his hood. Almost everyone fell out at the sight of who was under it and it was none other than Edd. Edd had some bruises here and there, but he beat Kevin finally the Eds got their payback on Kevin.

"That was a very exciting match Kevin and what's more you can use aura now" Kevin stared at him with a dumbfounded expression. He passed out on the ground but not before muttering "How could I lose to a Dork." Ed, Eddy, Nazz, Rolf and everyone else ran up to Edd to congratulate him on the win.

End BGM

"You did it Sockhead you won and I won a lot of money" Eddy's dollar sign eyes were showing again, but he was overall happy for his friend.

"Double D you are now officially a superhero Hurray for Double D" Ed trapped Edd in the tightest hug in the world.

"You said it lumpy Hurray for Double D" Edd y joined in the fun as well. Nazz got her turn with him and gave him a big and also whispered something in his ear that made him turn red in the face. He was lifted up and carried off by his team the sergeants gathered their recruits and went back the base. The Bloody Queen went up to her mentor to ask a question.

"Did you know this would happen?" she asked him but already knew the answer.

"Maybe" he showed her his Cheshire cat grin and she just left with the answer to her question.

Edd was still being carried on the way back to base still getting congrats on the win.

"Guys there is really no need for this I can still walk" he tried not to hurt their feelings besides this amount of kindness from them was unexpected. Nazz could see the excitement on his face was gone just like Ed's and Eddy's they were not really used to this kind of attention from them. So she asked them to let him down without hurting their feelings. They headed back the base Eddy ran up beside Edd to talk to him.

"So what did Nazz say to you that turned you red in the face?" Eddy was generally curious about what went on with his friend usually out of boredom. When he asked it turned Double D red again at the mere thought of it.

"I'll tell you later" Ed rushed up beside the two because he started to feel lonely without his friends.

"So now Kevin can use this power as well I wonder what ability he will gain," Ed said and this made them wonder each assassin received a different ability each was based on their physical abilities. Edd still doesn't know what his is or Kevin's for that matter but now was not the time to worry about that.

"I don't know Ed I don't know."

"Forget Kevin I want to know where you got the robes, were still recruits and you get this." Eddy was jealousy that he was the first to get his robes.

"They just appeared on my bed with a note and that's all Eddy" he showed him the letter and found that someone would give this to him. As the team was walking back to their respective barracks, the Commander was waiting for them.

"I saw your match Mr. Kenway you did very well for your first time" he shook Edd's hand with a sign of congratulation.

"You're the principle of the University," Eddy said with a look of realization he knew who this guy was.

"Yes I am and to answer your other question I am also the one who gave you the assassin robes Edd."

"Why?" a look of bewilderment plagued his face.

"I did this because not only did you awaken your abilities you also show great promise in end this battle. Your grandfather was my mentor and he had me hold onto the final key and to only give it to you when the time was right. He also knew you would become a great assassin" with that in mind he left Edd with more questions than answers.

"Oh, by the way nice entrance it renewed the courage within everyone few people have ever been able to do that and your friend Kevin has been taken to the Medical Bay. Also, try not to use your cloak until your individual training starts raw power like that will do more harm than good. I would like those robes back, please? "

"Oh, ok and I will try not to use my power until training is over" Edd went into the barrack to change out of the robes and back into his regulation clothes. He came back out and handed it to the old man and he left with a smile on his face.

"Okay, so who wants to lose their money to me in a game of cards" changing the subject quickly Eddy pulled out a deck of cards and the guys agreed to play. The guys headed off to play while everyone was left to their own devices. While Eddy was dealing, Double D retreated into his mind with some questions left to answer.

What will Kevin do with his new power?

What does fate have in store for them?

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	9. Chapter 9

The first light of a new day came followed by Morning exercise and an empty stomach due to not having breakfast yet. While going through the morning drills Edd's mind was somewhere else. His mind went back to where Kevin's aura it felt like was out of control as it would destroy everyone. That would be scary and to make it even worse Edd might have to fight him again only this time one will be left standing. The future looked grim, but it's always changing so best just to keep tabs on him in case. After the drills were over the gang headed to the mess hall to get breakfast. When they got their food, the morning talks commenced and Edd's fight yesterday was the hot topic. People were coming up to him and congratulating him with handshakes and pats on the back.

"Wow, Double D you're now a superstar now and your match with Kevin was amazing" Johnny was still couldn't believe what he saw yesterday. The sheer power that was emitted at that moment was remarkable.

"He's right Sockhead that fight with shovel chin was killer, and all the money I made was a beautiful bonus. Now he'll think before messing with you again huh Monobrow?" Eddy looked at his taller friend.

"Yeah, maybe we can make a comic out of this" Ed was thinking of how to make this exciting and Eddy was thinking on how to make money off this.

"Ed if you should turn this into a comic be careful not to add too much detail of our missions or our personal lives so the rogues don't figure out who we are" airing on the side of caution

"Rouges?"

"The new Templars we don't know their official name, so I call them rogues because they defy the original order" this temporary name fits for them.

"So Edd what else do you think can do with this power?" Nazz was curious about his power and what else it can do.

"Well Nazz I'm not sure yet I have barely scratched the surface of what this power hold but whatever this power can do I will use it to end this war" he was determined to end this battle. Nazz was staring at him again and ignoring everyone else at the table staring at her. This had been going on ever since they were kids growing up. At first you would see her smile or wave at him now she's turning red in the face at the mere mention of his name. That used to be the guy's thing now she is returning the favor and only directing it at Edd. Now why is she showing her feelings now no one knows (except you readers) maybe because of his intellect or his kind nature? Now Edd is no idiot he has already seen the signs, and he either thinks this is just his imagination or could it be true. If it true then hurray if not then he going to get hurt badly, so one of them has to admit their feelings to the other or be stuck in emotional limbo. Now everyone can see this but these two have each other waiting for the other to make the next move. If he doesn't say something, then someone else will take her.

"Hey Nazz" Speak of the Devil here comes Kevin with his tray and sitting next to Nazz. You could still see some of the bruises on his face that wasn't covered with a bandage.

"Hey, Kevin how's your injuries?" Nazz was concerned for her friend even if he can a jerk sometimes.

"It's alright beside the Doctors checked me over, and I said I was a fast healer. Besides it was my new power that healed me so now I have the potential to become a master assassin" he showed them his power by lighting his hand on fire with his aura. It acted just like a flame it looked enticing but dangerous to the touch. Kevin guided Nazz's hand close to his, but she was hesitant to touch it.

"Don't be afraid it won't hurt you" he pulled her again slowly and the closer her hand, the more scared she became. To her it was like sticking your hand into an open flame she was terrified. Her hand was inches away with from it and in the end her fear won out as she yanked her hand away. Increased heart rate, shallow breathing, shaking all the sign of the aftermath traumatic fear.

"Nazz what's wrong?" she ran out of the mess hall with the look of immense fear.

"Nazz wait!" Kevin and Edd said in unison, and when Kevin turned to Edd everyone thought they would see a repeat of what happened yesterday.

"She needs a friend, not the human dictionary" he was irritated that he was going to her.

"I'm also her friend to so now is not the time argue but go check on Nazz."

"She's only kind to you out of pity, not friendship. You should know that since you're a _genius_ so back off and I'll go see if she is alright."

"I'm not the one who sent her running out of fear that was _you_ so let's stop this get to the task at hand that is seeing if she is okay" Edd was starting to get annoyed, and those were rare moments. He was about to leave until Kevin grabbed his arm squeezing it tightly.

"You're not going after her the only one going to see her is me" he was giving off a fiery death glare. He was not letting Edd get anywhere near her, and he was making it abundantly clear. Edd matched his glare with a cold stare, and a deadlock was about to begin.

"Sarah could you go check if Nazz is alright please?" He asked her without deviating his eyes from Kevin.

"Sure thing" as Sarah was about to leave the mess hall Kevin turned his gaze towards her.

"I said the only one going to see her is me" he didn't want anyone going after her. Ed saw this and was about to get up and send Kevin into the ground, but Eddy held him down.

"_Double D's got this so have faith_" the big guy calmed down after his friend told him. Ed would never let anyone harm his sister and if they tried they won't live. Hoping Edd had this under control so Ed wouldn't reach out and choke Kevin.

"It's better if Sarah went after all she is one of Nazz's friend, and she would feel more at ease with her" he let go Edd's shoulder and sat back down. Now that a battle has been avoided Sarah went to go find Nazz to see what's up. Everyone went back to eating, and you could feel the anger running from Kevin and Edd those two were second from fighting. It looked his aura was about to show any minutes but he remembered that Double D made a promise to not use his aura. If anything he was a man of his word and defusing the situation was a sign of it. When breakfast it was time to train once more but sure enough this fight wasn't over. As the guys were training Sarah went looking for Nazz and found her in the restroom. She was crying her eye out in the stalls, so Sarah knocked on the door.

"Go away" it sounded like a disturbed mumble and this happen when you've been crying for a good while.

"Nazz it's me Sarah."

"Just go away I just want to be alone right now" she was crying through her words.

"Let me help you like you did for me with going to see" she was pledging with her friend to let her in so they could talk.

"You can't help me no one can."

"Come on I was asked to make sure you are alright" she didn't want to use her trump card but she was starting to leave Sarah with no choice.

"WELL, YOU CAN TELL KEVIN TO SHOVE IT" her voice rose to new heights of anger she didn't want anyone's comfort only her solitude. The tears flowed down Nazz's face like a mini Niagara Falls. Now it was time to use her ace in the hole.

"He didn't send it was Double D" the tears stopped as she heard his name being called out. There was silence for a few until she heard the stall door open and went into see her friend. Nazz was sitting on the toilet still with tears running down her face. She looked up to see Sarah and Sarah was met with red eyes due to excessive crying.

"Why did you run out of there like that?" time to find the root of the problem and I hope she opens up to me.

"I that's something personal but I'll tell you because you're my friend. Do you remember the guy I was dating at the beginning of summer vacation during our junior year of high school?" Sarah tried to think back to who she had dated during that time.

"Richard Peterson?"

Richard Peterson was the rich kid back in high school who always flaunted his money around thinking he could buy anything or anyone. He always came to school wearing designer clothes and driving a new car to school each week. Most of the students liked him for his money and the parties he throws when his parents are away. He was cocky, arrogant, and rude to anyone he felt was below him even Eddy didn't flock to this guy. Rich felt like he had it except one thing "the girl". He dated almost every girl in school, and none of them suited his taste until he saw Nazz. She was the one of the many girl that were left untouched by him. At first he was charming and smooth but she didn't take to him at first glance but he was persistent. He kept up this routine for next couple of days until she said yes. Now the he had been with their relationships only lasted only a week Nazz went for almost a month. This guy took her to fancy restaurants, bought her expensive clothes and gave her a ride to school in his car. She was living the good life but like it good things it will come to an end but one will pay a high price to pay. Their relationship went into the beginning of summer vacation, and that is when it went all downhill. They were watching a movie at his mansion like any wealthy person, and he started to get the "_urge_". So while going deeper into the movie he began to make his move little stuff like putting his arm around her shoulders. He tried to get closer, and she politely stopped him, so he made another and was met the same results. All throughout the night he tried, and she denied they were starting to get angry at each other. Richard was tired of the game and decided to take what he wanted from her. She struggled and fought against him by scratching his face, and that was pouring gas on the fire.

They fought, but Nazz didn't come out unscathed instead she was left with a constant reminder. He pulls out something from the jacket he was wearing, and it was a small branding iron with his initials on it. Nazz was dragged into the kitchen by her hair where he heated the iron; she fought him off, but it was too late. The iron was heated and pressed against her chest her scream could be heard all over the neighborhood. After he was done with he tossed her out into the rain, and she walked back home. Richard was arrested a few days later for his third D.U.I and Nazz spent the rest of the summer hiding her scar and pain.

When Sarah heard that story, she wanted to cry along with her no one deserves that. So that is why she ran she remembered what had happened to her. Nazz started to cry again, and Sarah just held her in her arms. This lasted for a while when she was done crying she thanked Sarah for being there for her. Nazz left the stall and cleaned herself up and went back to the guys with Sarah right behind her. They went back to the Mess hall to find the guys and saw that they had already left for training.

At the training grounds, the guys were waiting for their instructor but she was nowhere to be found the only thing there was a bird cage.

"Where is she?" Jimmy said that was the same question on everyone's mind. They were about to turn back, but a pigeon flew down and landed in the cage. Ed went to the cage and took the bird out of the cage and saw it had a note tied to his leg. He pulled out the strip of paper and read what was on it.

"So what does it say Ed?" Eddy ask the big guy.

"It says that she wants us to do our morning exercises and some sparring" this got some of them excited that they got to go at it again. Everyone complied and got to work on their morning exercise that included jogging, push-ups, sit-ups, and stretches. After the workout was over the guys, and Kankers were sweating a lot. They cooled down for a minute so they would have some energy for sparring.

"Alright who wants to go first?" Rolf said as he looked around for any able volunteers. He was thinking about asking Edd to fight again because if he fights he can guarantee it will be entertaining. He was about to ask him until Jimmy spoke up.

"I'll go first" he itching for a fight and Rolf thought this would and he hoped this would not get any worse.

"Alright who wants to go first?" Jimmy started to get cocky. If he fought anything like he was when he and Edd had that pretend fight, then this might get dangerous. Kevin was snickering at Jimmy trying to act tough which didn't suit him.

"Something funny Kevin" he was getting annoyed right now.

"Yeah, yo…you…you were trying to act tough that's what's funny" when he finally said it he couldn't stop laughing at him. IF there one was thing Jimmy didn't like it was being laughed at especially Kevin.

"Still licking your wounds from the beating Edd gave you yesterday" the caught his attention and he was now getting fired up. He marched over to Jimmy and got up in his face.

"You remember what happened in the mess hall you want to know what it really feels like to get your ass kicked" they were about to fight until Ed got in the middle of them.

"Kevin goes to cool off and Jimmy if you want someone to fight then fight me."

"Alright then let's do it" it was time to who will win this fight.

Rolf goes over to Edd and Eddy with a worried look on his face.

"Guys I'm concerned if Jimmy lets it slip about what happened in the Med Bay then he is done for" Rolf was concerned for Jimmy even if her wasn't a ranger anymore.

"Easy Rolf will be standing up watching the fight and rush in if something starts to go bad" He was at ease knowing that they will stop or try to stop Ed from possibly killing Jimmy.

"He's right Rolf will handle it so don't worry" Edd put his mind to rest, and he went to sit under a tree and watch the match.

Nazz and Sarah made it to the training grounds and joined the others but wondered where their instructor was. They saw a match going on and was wondering who was fighting today.

Rolf called the girls to sit next to him under a tree.

"Who's fighting and where is the instructor," Sarah asked because the Queen is always here before anyone else.

"She sent a carrier pigeon with a note that told us to do our exercises and some sparring. To answer your other question, it is Jimmy vs Ed" Johnny said as he watched a "David vs Goliath" match. When Nazz and Sarah heard this, and they both grew concerned quickly if Ed finds out what happened then this could end badly.

"Rolf who put this fight together?" Sarah asked because she is worried what her brother might do.

"Jimmy did but don't worry look" Rolf pointed to the two figures standing close by it was Edd and Eddy. "There standing by as a precaution in case Jimmy says something to make Ed mad then they can stop Ed from seriously hurting him. Double D already talked to me and Eddy about it, and we are in agreement" Rolf reassured them that steps were taken the girls felt relieved at that news.

Edd and Eddy were watching the match making sure to be ready just in case. Out of the corner of Eddy's eye, he saw Nazz and Sarah sitting next to Rolf under a tree.

"Hey, Nazz is back" Eddy nudged his friend to look in their direction he saw them and was glad that she was ok.

"Go over and talk to her" Edd started to tense up and turned to look at his friend.

"Were supposed to be making sure nothing bad happens."

"I know, but nothing's happened yet" he sighed and went over to Nazz, Sarah, and Rolf. He sat down next to Nazz and gave her a warm smile.

"Are you alright Nazz?" she returned his smile.

"Yes I am fine and thank you for sending Sarah in to check on me that's so sweet."

"I'd go myself, but I don't think I would be welcomed in the girl's restroom" she laughed at his joke. Her laugh was soft, full of life and wasn't directed at him in any way. It is better that to hear someone laughing at jokes because it shows their happiness and provides them with warmth.

"So why did you run off yesterday?" this may be a very sensitive subject.

"It's personal" in a quiet voice like she wanted to bury the matter.

"Well, you don't have to tell me" she liked the fact that he wouldn't push the issue any further.

To the Fight (Sorry to leave you hanging)

Jimmy came at Ed with wild punches that he dodged or deflected. He knew he could hurt Jimmy badly if he struck back so he would just evade him for now. Jimmy threw a right hook punch, but it was a feint for the left hook. Ed narrowly missed it and jumped back to give himself some room to breathe. He rushed over to Ed and into a sweep kick to get him off balance, but Ed flipped over him. Jimmy used his ground position to try and tackle him but was pushed to the side by Ed. He was getting mad that Ed wasn't taking this fight seriously like this was just a game to him.

"Come on Fluffy I thought you were going to show us what you got" Kevin was trying to provoke him just to see if he will snap just like in that fight when they were kids. Jimmy tried again to land a hit on his opponent missing him only by a thread. He was about to reach his breaking point until he thought of something "_if he won't fight me seriously then I know something that will make him_".

"Tell me Ed what it's like having a promiscuous sister?" best way to get a reaction is insulting the sister.

"Excuse me you want to repeat that" this got his attention and everyone else heard that.

"_Is he trying to get himself killed?_" Eddy thought as he watched patiently hoping the worse would not come.

"I'll say it again if you didn't hear me I said 'what it's like having a promiscuous sister.' I mean come on she's not a little girl anymore, and all the guys want a piece of her. Now for me I not a fan of used goods but maybe someone out there will take her. Hey, maybe Double D will finally take her if he is not too busy with Nazz" before he could say anything else Ed hit him as hard as he could in the jaw. Jimmy recovered quickly and let loose on Ed, and the true fight began.

Jimmy was about to get the fight he always wanted to prove to himself and everyone else that he wasn't weak. Ed came at him hard with bone breaking punches while Jimmy was able to evade most of them. The big guy got in a few punches but not enough to do any real damage. Jimmy went all out with punches and kicks, and one of his kicks was aimed at Ed's right leg. He caught the kick and pushed Jimmy on the ground. Jimmy got up quickly, and sucker punched him dead in the face. Ed took the punch and didn't even flinch now he was pissed. He let out all of his rage out on Jimmy for saying that stuff about his sister. Ed took him to the ground and knocking the mess out of him.

Eddy and Edd saw and rushed over to stop their friend before he kills him. They tried to pull him off, but he pushed them back, so Rolf and Johnny rushed over to give them a hand. Rolf and Johnny grabbed both of Eds's arms to get him to stop he tried to shake them off, but they wouldn't let go. Eddy and Edd both pulled on their friend to get him off of Jimmy they were able to pull him away. Jimmy groaned as he got up off the ground eh put his hand to his face and saw that he was bleeding. His face is now bruised pretty badly, and he now has a black eye to remember this moment as a sign of embarrassment.

Jimmy wanted his payback for what Ed did but before he could do that Rolf stepped in front of him. He tried to push forward, but Rolf held him back.

"Let me at him I'm gonna kick his sorry butt" (Jimmy can't swear) he sounded like a three year old child throwing a tantrum. Blood, tears, and mucous were flowing from his face as he was yelling to be let go.

"You brought this on yourself be glad we don't let him finish the job" it was easy holding Jimmy back, but Ed well it's like trying to stop an elephant with a fence.

Ed was fighting the guys off of him, and it was getting harder to hold on to him. He was thrashing around like a caged animal yelling instead of growling to be let go. Eddy and Johnny were having a hard time not getting hit by Ed's arms as he shook them off for a second they thought his eye looked red with anger. Edd faired no better because he grabbed him by the waist pulling him back at least trying to slow him down was proving difficult.

Eddy looked to Edd mentally telling him what to do, and he was not all for it.

"_You have to use your aura_" Eddy looked to him with a now or never look

"_But I gave my word that I wouldn't use it_" pleading for another way to solve this problem.

"_I know but do you have any other way of stopping him right now_" Edd knew he was right and in a few more seconds Ed would shake them off and charge at Jimmy. He placed his hand on his friend's raging heart and pushed some of his energy into him hoping it would do something. As he was pushing his energy into his friend he felt something inside of him, try to emerge. After a few minutes, Ed started to calm down seems his aura has a calming effect on people. Their friend had finally stopped, and the guys let go of him knowing he won't go after Jimmy.

"Thanks, Double D I feel calmer than I did before" Ed gave Double D his usual grin and fist bumped him to let him know that he was chill. He told Ed what happened in the Med Bay against his better judgment, but this had to be done. At first he was mad but realized that Jimmy isn't worth it but if he did hurt his sister not even Edd would be able to stop him. Rolf took care of Jimmy while Edd checked over Ed's wounds and by far he looked better than his opponent.

Ed and Eddy went go sit down to rest for the moment and Edd went over to Nazz.

"I told him what happened and it's better he found out from me than anyone else because this could have turned into a beatdown."

"Well, you were right to do so" she reassured him it was the right thing to do. Nazz was awfully close to Edd, Kevin saw this and didn't like it one bit.

"Alright we have time for more matches now who wants to go" Eddy sounded like a fight promoter. No one raised their hands, and some just didn't want to go.

"Okay then me and Double D will go at it then" that got their attention, Edd is now being seen as a sign of strength for others but right he was nervous.

"Eddy I've already gone and most of us haven't gone yet" he could understand why no one wanted to fight but they can't be afraid to get hit not in this lifestyle.

"He's right you can't be afraid to get hit not if you want to live this lifestyle" it was the old man who is also _the_ mentor. He was coming out of the forest wearing a silver and black samurai outfit with a katana by his side.

"Weren't you wearing military clothes yesterday" Eddy questioned his change in attire and gave him an odd look? This isn't feudal Japan so why look like this. The old man scratched his head and gave the boy a confused look he wondering what he meant.

"No, I didn't I would remember looking like a soldier you must be going crazy young man. Hey, when did I become a samurai?" now Eddy was annoyed by that statement he just made.

"_Now he doesn't what he was wearing senile old coot do you have Alzheimer's now?_ _How is he the mentor of the order?_" Eddy had less faith in the old man but wouldn't say it fearing he might do something to him in his sleep.

"_Is he reading my mind?"_ Edd thought to himself.

"Yes Mr. Kenway I am reading your mind" the old looked at him with a smile while stroking his beard and mustache.

"Alright then what is he thinking right now" Eddy wanted to put that ability of his to the test that and it would nice to know what goes on in his friend's head.

"I can't tell you there are ladies present at the moment" that got the girls blushing, and all the guys' eyes were on him. He was just put on the spot and no way to escape it.

"But I can tell you this it involves a blonde" Now he is blushing, and if you thought he was red before now he just turned several shades of red in a minute.

"I'm just kidding I can't read minds but how I found out was by your body language and facial expressions. All I did was make assumptions and let you do the rest" everyone was now put at ease except Edd and Nazz, who were still slightly red in the face.

"Oh and Mr. Kenway I saw what you did earlier" Edd knew what he meant, he broke his word to the mentor by using his aura.

"Sorry, Sir I-"

"Good job using your aura to calm your friend down if you hadn't he would have killed Mr. Dolton. A true Assassin must always protect its brothers from enemies and even their comrades should they get out of hand." As he was talking, he looked back at his hand trying to figure out what was happening with his friend.

"What was going on inside Ed it felt like my aura was doing something to him besides calming him?" this question floated around in his mind and he had no answer for it. What was happening, why and will this happened again? He so unsure of what to do but he knew he did not have the answer he needed.

In a flash, the old man was beside Edd whispering something into his ear.

"If you want to know what was happening with your friend then I will tell you but if you try this with anyone before or during your individual training, I will kill you. The same goes for Kevin you do not tell him this or the same fate will befall both of you. Now listen while I speak" Edd was frozen in fear by the old man he meant what he said and no one would stop him. As told him Edd's eyes grew wide by what he was being told and couldn't believe what he heard. After he was done talking the soon to be the master assassin just stood there in a daze.

"Well, now let's get back to those sparring matches shall we" the old man was walking to the others while he remained in the same spot.

"Are you coming Mr. Kenway" brought out of his mind and back to reality he followed him. As the day progressed, everyone had a match of their own even Eddy, and he got to fight Kevin. Eddy and Kevin came to a draw when the matches were over the old man gave each of them his observation of each match and how they can improve their current skills.

The day was coming to an end, and the recruits were heading back to the barracks while Edd was still stuck inside his head going over what he had been told.

"Edd…Edd… EDD" back to reality Edd saw that Eddy was trying to get his attention for some time now.

"What's with you Double D your spacing out more than Ed when he's watching his monster movies" he was right, and that's not something you often say when it comes to Eddy.

"Sorry, Eddy I've just been a little preoccupied with my thoughts."

"Well, you've been _preoccupied _ever since the old whispered something to you so what did he say?" he wanted to tell his friend but now was not the right time.

"He told me why our instructor was called 'The Bloody Queen'" he put up a fake smile.

"Okay, why then?"

"She's always got nosebleeds when she's scared, so she bleeds almost every day" Eddy laughed at the thought she was such a hard ass in the beginning but her getting scared that's rich.

He hated lying to his friend, but this had remained a secret not just for his safety but also because of what might happen if some else found out. Edd got in his bunk and looked at the ceiling his was a hornet's nest and not way to stop it except sleep. He was about to go to sleep unit he muttered something.

"_From the one many can be born_."

What did the old man say that could scare Edd?

Could there be something hidden in Ed?

What will happen to our recruits?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will

**Fourth Wall Break**

**My trainings to become an Assassin is not easy, but the skills will pay off in the end.**

**Connor is teaching me how to hunt and survive in the outdoors.**

**Altaïr is educating me in history and stealth.**

**Ezio is training me in free running, and Edward is teaching me how to shoot and match him a drinking contest.**

**The rest of them are giving me lessons in combat and weapons well things are about to get exciting I can't wait.**


	10. Chapter 10

**Disclaimer: Throughout this story I own nothing, not the characters or the references just my creative imagination**

The time for graduation from basic training is closing in on the recruits, and their enhanced skills are the fruits of their labor. In just a three days, the recruits will be sent off to complete their training and become real assassins. Edd and the others are at the training grounds sparing while the instructor watches. Today's match is Edd vs. Eddy, and so far Eddy can hold his own. Eddy's able to dodge Edd's attacks, but he couldn't land a definite hit because there's no opening in his defenses. As the match went on everyone was studying Edd's fighting style either trying to learn it or finding a weakness in it. So far, no one was having any luck in either category. After a few more minutes, the instructor ended the match and had them gather around.

"Now you all know Basic is coming to an end in three days and from here on out things will get a lot tougher. You will be sent to your individual locations to complete the rest of your training and be assigned to one of the Brotherhood branches. Along the way, you will be taught new techniques and improve on what you already know. So my final message to you is this "Don't Die"" no words of encouragement just cold truth. The recruits were dismissed and headed back to the barracks to clean the dirt and sweat off of them.

"So Double D where do you think you're going?" Eddy said wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Not sure Eddy but will find out after graduation," Edd said but thinking back to the conversation he had with the old man. It still gave him chills just thinking about it.

**Flashback**

"_If you want to know what was happening with your friend then I will tell you but if you try this with anyone before or during your individual training, I will kill you. The same goes for Kevin you do not tell him this or the same fate will befall both of you. Now listen while I speak what you felt inside your friend was his aura. When you introduce yours into his body, it was resonating with his and trying to awaken it. If it had awakened, he could have exploded from the sudden energy release. For those who couldn't activate their aura on their own, they tried using someone else with aura to unleash it by force. Each time it was tried the one it was being used on exploded taking others with him or if they survived they abused their power. So don't use this power until it is time and remember this 'from one many can be born." Edd was frozen in fear by the old man he meant what he said and no one would stop him._

**Flashback End**

Edd tried to shake the message from his mind. He grabbed his clothes and took a shower "Maybe a relaxing shower will ease my thoughts". The water cascaded down his body washing away all the sweat he collected from training. It also helped him forget about the conversation he had with the old man. He turned off the water, grabbed his towel to dry off and his clothes to get ready for bed.

He stared up at the ceiling wondering what will become of him and his friends. Still that question can only be answered tomorrow so he lets sleep take over and drifted off into a dream space.

Today was the day everyone had been waiting for Graduation from Basic Training it had been a somewhat hellish ten weeks, but it would be nothing compared to the real training. Edd and the gang got up, grabbed breakfast started to get ready for the ceremony. Everyone was standing in front of the podium they were dressed in their basic clothing. The instructors were standing on both the left and right side of the podium waiting for the Mentor. He walked up to the stage wearing the robes of an assassin mentors a mix of red, gray and black. As he made his way up the stage everyone was standing at attention he surveyed the recruits. Before him stood the next generation of assassins ready to carry the fate of the world on their shoulders.

The old man made it to the podium and everyone sat back down. He cleared his throat to speak hacking, coughing and spit getting all over the mike. It sounded like a cat with smokers cough trying to bring up a hairball people were getting sick just listening to him. After five minutes of this torture of the ears he finally spoke.

"When I first saw all of you I thought some of you were not going to make it. I made some side bets and won big so thank you for lasting up until now". That earned him some roll of the eyes and shot some of their confidence down. Now the look on the old man's face went from playful to serious they knew what he had to say next was not meant to be taken lightly. "I won't lie to you our job is not for everyone even along the way it may prove to be difficult. You will see things you wish you hadn't, the world can be an evil place once you see its real face. When you feel unsure about what you are doing or if you can't go on remember our creed. "Nothing is true, everything is permitted. To say that nothing is true, is to realize that the foundations of society are fragile and that we must be the shepherds of our own civilization. To say that everything is permitted, is to understand that we are the architects of our actions and that we must live with their consequences, whether glorious or tragic." Now our creed may seem cynical but it shows the true nature of mankind but do not follow it as a guide. For it may be subjected to misinterpretation. As said by Altaïr "Our Creed does not command us to be free. It commands us to be wise". This means you must wise in every action you take and know this is for the good of everyone and not senseless killing. For me, I wish the Assassin and Templar order would have ended long ago so people can have a chance at a peaceful life. As assassins, it is not our right to do what we do but our responsibility as people. His expression did another change now to a sad state. "So I said onto you if you wish to turn away there is no shame in it but please be sure this is something you want to do" with that our mentor stop talking. Everyone's now felt a tinge of sadness in their hearts the conviction that was once there was no more. It seemed that the recruits would turn away allowing this new threat to grow even stronger.

"VICTORY FOR ALL VICORTY FOR THE ASSASSINS"

"VICTORY FOR ALL VICORTY FOR THE ASSASSINS"

"VICTORY FOR ALL VICORTY FOR THE ASSASSINS"

Someone was chanting these words over and over trying to reignite that fire within them. The instructors looked for the recruit that was shouting those words the old man smiled as he saw who was saying those words. It was our very own Edd Kenway. (A/N as usual) Our mentor brought Edd up on the stand with him so he could speak.

"Go on say what you gotta say assassin" with that the old man left him. He looked out into the crowd of recruits and gathered all of his strength.

"Assassins right now I know some of you are afraid right now so am I but we cannot falter not now. I'm not gonna lie this battle will be long, grizzly and will be the toughest fight of your life but to ensure the liberty of everyone I'll die a thousand deaths. Throughout history, we have fought for our liberty and freedom now is just another moment to show we will not be under someone's thumb. Just like the American Revolution we fought the British we everything we had and drove them away to obtain our liberty and freedom. Even if our attempt are in vain and a thousand years pass, we will never give up because we are the will of the people. So I ask you my brother and sisters fight we me lets show them what happens when you cross the assassins." He said his peace and walked off the stage as he went back to the crowd he heard a noise. It sounded like a clap then it grew louder as though more had joined in. Soon it became a sea of applause for him everyone was clapping for his speech. Then something else happen they spoke his words once more even the instructors joined them.

"VICTORY FOR ALL VICORTY FOR THE ASSASSINS"

"VICTORY FOR ALL VICORTY FOR THE ASSASSINS"

"VICTORY FOR ALL VICORTY FOR THE ASSASSINS"

After the chanting was over the Mentor of the assassins told everyone that each group will receive their individual location in a weeks' time. With his final message conveyed, he sent the recruits to gather their belongings so they'll be ready for the trip home. The Peach Creek crew went to their respective barracks to collect their things and get ready to go. Inside the guys, barrack Double D was ambushed by fanboys.

"Can I be a part of your team?

"Let's friend each other on Facebook."

"Can you sign my underwear?" Ok, that last question really freaked him out, he told them he just had to say what was on his mind. After another twenty minutes of Q&A from the other recruits, he gathered his things and placed them in a duffle bag.

"There goes Double D again inspire people with his words what's he got that I don't have?" Eddy was slightly upset not being the center of attention in general.

"Superpowers," Ed said

"A personality not at all like sanding paper" Rolf chimed which the guys laughed at the true statements.

"Assholes" he muttered under his breath as he stuffed his clothes into his bag. After Eddy got his clothes put away, he still had time to kill so he went over to Ed.

"So Ed we got a week before the rough stuff begins so any plans?" Eddy had nothing to occupy his time alone most of it was spent hanging out with guys.

"I was thinking about spending some of that time buy new comics or going to the movies. What about you?" He knew Eddy would get lonely being only one in Peach Creek which he had no one else to hang with. Ed knew Eddy either needed a girlfriend or find a hobby.

"Not really sure besides helping my dad at the restaurant I really have nothing else to do" they talked for a few more minutes until it was time to leave. The teens left the barracks and were met with their instructor for the last time.

"Well, you all have come a long way from flabby weaklings to people I'm not embarrassed to say that I had to train you. So good luck and don't die she left them confused as to whether she praised them or just insulted them.

"Oh and before I forget how did you get here?" she wasn't curious just something that needed to be asked.

"We got here by plane why?" Jimmy didn't like where this was heading.

"Since you arrived by air you'll return home by land or sea so you decide," she said now leaving them. The group was discussing on which mode of transport to take.

"I say we go by land so in case something happens we won't be utterly helpless," Kevin said having a valid point.

"If we go by land it could take us longer going by sea is faster nothing and on one will get in our way" Jimmy piped in also having a valid point.

"It's faster by land and we won't be stranded at sea if the engine on the boat fails."

"There is no way I'm getting stuck in some cramp vehicle."

"Though luck _sailor boy_ because were going by land."

"Forget you _grease monkey_ the sea is the only way to travel" while they battle their bout with swears and shouts someone is about to hit them in the head. While those two are arguing, the others decide what to do.

"So Double D what should we chose land or sea" Ed just wanted to go home like everyone else.

"Makes no difference to me both options survey equal risk and advantages so let's go by land" they agreed with his decision.

"Hey you just can't make that decision for everyone" knew Jimmy would have something to say.

"While you two were going back and forth we decided to have Edd choose" Rolf stated beside he knows a good call when he hears it.

"You can't do that" he sounded like a child whining.

"The decision is final and the discussion is over" motion defeated by the majority ruling just like politics. (A/N don't mean to get political just added for some diversity) You could see the steam coming out of his ears. They walked to the gate of the camp and were met with another instructor in his thirties with a surfer style haircut and baggy clothes.

"So which path will you choose for your return trip," he asked with one eyebrow raised.

"We choose to go by land."

"Excellent then I'll take you to your vehicles and then you can head out" they walked him over to a fenced area where there were vehicles waiting for them. They were three black SUV's gassed up and ready to go.

"Alright each of these SUV's can hold up to five people and they come with the most advanced GPS in the world with your destination already programmed into it. So a path in the jungle has been made for you to follow and will lead you to a road. Then the GPS will take over and guide you from there on out." After explaining all of that he left a more difficult part with them. He read each member of the groups file and knew how this would play out.

"Alright so who is driving and who's riding?" Rolf said not wanting this to break out into some argument.

Edd pulled Eddy, Ed, Nazz and Rolf to the side so he could talk to them is private. "Alright let's decide about the seating arrangements because we all know who can't be in the same SUV."

"Okay so how should we do this Double D," Ed said.

"Well for starters Kevin and Jimmy can't be in the same SUV because they're bound to fight at one point or another. Also, Jimmy can't be with you Ed or Sarah because you might hurt him before he makes it back home."

"You're forgetting one thing Double D what about Kevin if you're both in the same SUV. He wouldn't say no to a rematch for happened to him in the match" Ed was right Kevin may still harbor ill feeling for him.

"Ed's right sockhead so what are you going to do?" Eddy's concern was very much appreciated, but Edd knew he was the only one who could handle him right now.

"Alright I have if you'll go along with it" everyone looked at him and agreed.

"Okay everyone I'll drive and take the first SUV out Rolf you take the second SUV and Ed you take the last SUV. Nazz, Kevin, Eddy and Sarah you ride with me then Rolf you take Jimmy and Johnny and Ed you take Lee, Marie and May with you." Edd stated there were bound to be some complaints, but everyone got into their respective vehicles before it could start.

When Edd got into the driver's seat he checked the mirrors, turning lights and if everyone had their seatbelts on. Nazz was in the passenger seat and Sarah was in the middle with Eddy and Kevin on both sides. Without any further delay, he turned on the SUV and rolled out. Few minutes passed until they got to the road and the GPS activated it told them to head right for seven miles. He others followed behind as Edd's car lead the way.

As Edd was driving Nazz was looking out the window and Eddy was asleep in the seat behind her. Sarah was sleeping too and used Eddy's shoulder as a pillow while Kevin was staring at Edd. There was total silence in the SUV Nazz turned away from her view to look at Edd. She stared at him like she was in a daze there was something about him that made her want him. Nazz couldn't explain it was his genius, his looks or was it out of some kind of guilt for how he was treated. Well, one thing was for sure she couldn't take this silence anymore.

"So Edd what are your plans for the week once we get back home?" some healthy conversation might break the tension.

"My plan was to either hang out with Ed and Eddy, read some books or go see a movie. What about you Nazz you got any plans?"

"Well I never really gave it any thought so no I guess I don't have any plans" she sounded really pathetic right now I mean who doesn't have at least some kind of plan. Edd saw how she was all flustered so he came up with an idea so crazy, so wild and completely out of character that would never work, but he had to try.

"Hey Nazz" he felt a knot in his stomach or it was just some gas but he couldn't stop now. He summoned all of his courage just like at basic training just without the aura flare.

"Yes Edd" she was worried about his response. _"Oh no, he probably gonna say I'm wired or something hurtful in that long vocabulary of his"_ she waited for the worst for whatever it maybe.

"I was just wondering well that is if you want to-" it was hard for him to get the words out so much for courage.

"Yes Edd" the suspense was killing her.

"Well since neither of us have nothing to do why don't we hang out" in that one moment the world and both their hearts stop.

"_Is he asking me out ON A DATE?_" so many thoughts flooded her mind it was like a mental overload. _"OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG I can't believe Edd asked me out this is so exciting what would we do, what could we do, what shouldn't we do? But wait I need to remember that this is just two friends hanging out not some date. By friends I mean acquaintances and by acquaintances I mean two people who grew up in the same neighborhood and one didn't know the other existed until later"_ the more she thinks about it, the more it seems like a bad joke. As Nazz was trying to bring herself back down to reality, Edd was having his own meltdown.

"_Ok Double D just calm down this is just two people hanging out. I mean it's not like this is some date or anything like that. Besides Nazz would never consider dating sure we had some unexpected moments in basic, but that could never be something more. Also, I've known Nazz since we were kids and she only nice to me because that her being her so why should I expect anything special."_ While both of them had the same concerns but it was still worth to try.

"Sure Edd I would like that" they both were stunned by what just transpired.

"_I hope I don't mess this up_," great minds thinks alike or in this case panic alike.


	11. Chapter 11

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Still driving Edd was still in shock about what just happened he kept replaying it over in his mind just to see if he got it right.

"_Ok Double D just calm down this is just two people hanging out. I mean it's not like this is some date or anything like that. Besides Nazz would never consider dating sure we had some unexpected moments in basic, but that could never be something more. Also, I've known Nazz since we were kids and she only nice to me because that her being her so why should I expect anything special."_

He was freaking out just as much did he and Nazz just agree to go on a date. Edd was red in the face and was all a flutter, Nazz wasn't fairing any better she had the same concerns and fear as Edd if not more.

"_I can't believe it I just asked Edd out on a date and he said yes I don't whether to be excited or worried. Ok calm down Nazz he is probably just agreeing so wouldn't hurt your feelings. I mean has he ever shown any interest in you well except when he was younger, but almost all the guys back then did. Now we are close to becoming adults those feeling may have left him. This is getting out of hand maybe some music will take my mind off things_."

"Hey Edd mind if I listen to the radio."

"Oh sure Nazz," he said and she turned on the radio and searched for a station playing some music.

(Using Random Music)

_Bad Company – Feel Like Making Love Lyrics_

_Baby, when I think about you_

_I think about love_

_Darlin', couldn't live without you_

_And your love_

_If I had those golden dreams of my yesterday_

_I would wrap you_

_In the heavens_

_And feel it dyin' all the way_

They heard the song playing and quickly changed to the next station. She blushed and he started to sweat this was not something they should listening to in their current situation.

"_Let's try something else_" she changed to another station hoping the next one would be better.

_"You Shook Me All Night Long" by ACDC_

_She was a fast machine she kept her motor clean_

_She was the best damn woman that I ever seen_

_She had the sightless eyes telling me no lies_

_Knocking me out with those American thighs_

_Taking more than her share_

_Had me fighting for air_

_She told me to come but I was already there_

_Cause the walls start shaking_

_The earth was quaking_

_My mind was aching_

_And we were making it_

_And you shook me all night long_

_Yeah you shook me all night long_

"_Oh come on why now_" now Edd changed the station to find something else. The next station they went to was watercolors and there was jazz music playing so they relaxed to the comfort of the music. But the jazz music that was playing was "Hold On Tight" by Boney James and was a slow, sensual piece. This was the worst possible selection of music to have to have today. Edd was reaching for the dial until Nazz grabbed his hand stopping him.

"Don't stop let it play" she said in a low voice while looking at Edd while he kept his eyes on the road. She was staring at him with her beautiful blue eyes just imagining what would happen if they were alone. Edd was having a hard time not looking at her because he was driving so he just had to hold out until everyone got home. Unbeknownst to them, Kevin was somewhat still awake more like he never went to sleep he wanted to make sure nothing happened between them. While he pretended to be asleep, he heard everything but since Edd was driving right now he would wait till they got home to pummel him. The drive was almost over they only had two hours left before they were back home in Peach Creek.

"_Ah man this is going to be a long two hours_," he thought for the rest of the drive.

Finally after a seemingly endless long hour drive the gang was back home in Peach Creek. Edd, Ed, and Rolf parked the SUV's at their houses and everyone got out to stretch their legs. Edd unbuckled his seat belt and opened his door to get out. He went to the other side to open Nazz's door.

"Thank you" her smile was still as lovely as ever.

"Your welcome" after she got out he nudged Eddy to get him to wake up. He shook it off trying to go back to sleep so Edd shook him harder this time.

"Come on mom five more minutes" not surprised by his statement in a way Edd was seen as the parental figure in the group always trying to Eddy and Ed to do the right thing when they were kids.

"Eddy were home now you can go sleep your own bed and not on Sarah" Eddy knocked some of the sleep out of his eyes and realized they were home. Even more importantly his head was resting on her shoulder he got up and out quickly not wanting to get hit. This also woke up her and Kevin up which then they got out. Rolf, Ed, and the others came over to Edd and his group to talk about what they were going to do for the week.

"Man, it feels like forever since we've been back home," Kevin said relieved to be back in the old stomping grounds. It feels it been years since they have been back and it looks so different now.

The Cul-de-sac had changed quite a bit the houses that were being built on the construction site are done and everyone's homes had been upgraded to some extent. Rolf's family had moved out of the Cul-de-sac and to a more rural area in Peach Creek with hopes of expanding his farm. Ed, Edd and Eddy's went some changes as well each befitting to their own lifestyle. Ed still lives in the basement, but now it doubles as an art studio where he can still do his drawing. His parents have also added a game room for when his friends come over. Eddy still has his old room the difference now is that his closet is even bigger than before. Finally, Edd's room has changed quite a bit now he has more space for his experiments and tools. Also, his parents have a giant library in the house which Edd has almost read every book in there.

"So what do we do for this week until our other training begins?" Ed was wondering if anyone else had any plans. They hadn't given it really any thought to it but they all knew is that they had to make the most of the week.

"Well I don't you all but right now I'm going to see a movie then spend the rest of the week doing whatever I want" classic Eddy waiting to do stuff until the last minute. When he made his announcement everyone went their separate ways to spend the week however they so choose. Rolf was about to go home until Nazz pulled him over to the side so they could talk privately.

"Rolf for the party lets have it at the end of the week as a real going away present" this is a good idea, but she still needs to know who is helping.

"That is a good idea but where are we going to have this party and how are we going to keep them from finding out?" Rolf had some good questions. Nazz thought about that for a moment and came up with a great idea.

"I'll look for a location to have the party at and we just won't talk about it around them we'll try to be as discreet as possible. When the end of the week comes you get Eddy, Sarah will get her brother and I'll get Edd and we'll bring them to the party" Nazz had it all planned out for the most part, and she was confident that her plan would work.

"Good idea but still you're not asking yourself the most important question what if they don't want the party?" he expressed his general concern in case they don't show up.

"Of course they will now remember the plan and don't forget to tell the others but have them keep this a secret we don't the surprise to be wasted." Nazz told him, and he understood with the plan set Rolf went home to spend time with his grandparents.

As Rolf left Nazz also went to her house but what he said to her about them not wanting the party was starting to sink in. It made sense out of all the parties that have happened all throughout junior high and high school how many of them were the Ed's invited to or crashed. If they do have the party, then they might not attend, and that would make all their work for nothing. It started to get her thinking would they accept this as a form of kindness or pity for them? The Eds may have grown in maturity, but they are not without their pride or dignity. What scared her the most would be to see Edd's reaction he would see right through her deception and would view this as some joke. She wanted him to like her but given their history it seems more likely he would choose the latter. They may have stopped fighting but could an olive branch of friendship be possible. The more she thought about it, the more she thought the party would be a bad idea. Nazz was in pure turmoil there were so many things that could happen. She looked for something to occupy her and decided to listen to some music on her iPod.

**Edd's house**

Edd was in his houses library reading a book on Winston Churchill, and he was still wondering what he was going to do this week. As he pondered this his thoughts drifted towards Nazz her golden hair so colorful like the leaves of autumn, a smile that could melt hearts, eyes as endless as the skies and lips so soft to just kiss them would be heavenly. The more he thought about her, the less he noticed the world around him. The room was getting darker as though the lights were being dimmed for some special moment. As Edd was getting deeper into his fantasy, his hand started to descend to his pants. He was only a few centimeters away until his cell alerted him to a text message. Edd looked down to where his hand was and pulled it away like some animal was going to bite it off.

He pulled out his cell seeing it was a text from his parent saying that they were going to work late tonight with a sigh he responds letting them know he got the message.

"_Well better go find something to eat_" he got up out of the chair and realized how late it had become he mentally cursed himself for letting hormones get the better of him. Well, complaining won't feed him so he left the library and headed for the kitchen to scrounge up something he could eat. He opened the fridge checking what was inside he found some frozen steaks, some salad, and some Chinese food. Not wanting to be picky he grabbed the Chinese food, went to the couch, turned on the TV and watch some Doctor Who.

**Back at Nazz's house **

Nazz was lost in the music and couldn't hear a thing she was beginning to drift off into the dream world.

"_Nazz was in her bed sound asleep tossing and turning with each minute that passed until she suddenly was jolted awake. She rubs her eyes trying to get some of the sleep out of them then realizes that this is not in her room and the fact that it is already nighttime. Nazz looks around the room to see whose this is, all she sees is a nightstand, a small bookcase, full body mirror and a balcony. She pulls the covers off of her to get out of the bed and notices she is wearing a black nightie instead of her regular clothes. This was getting too much for her so she retreated to the bathroom for some privacy. Splashing water on your face is one of the best way to wake up but for Nazz it had no effect. Even after doing it repeatedly all while believing that this is some dream unfortunately that wasn't the case. She was about to go for another round until a sound came from the bedroom. While breathing heavily and shaking Nazz reached out to grab the door handle turning it slowly as possible so as to not alert the intruder. _

_In one fluid motion, she pushed open the door still breathing deeply as her adrenaline was still flowing through her veins. She searched the room for any disturbances and noticed the curtain was floating the door leading to the balcony was open. Nazz was about to go over to close the door until she saw a silhouette on the balcony behind the curtains._

_"Whoever you are come on out," she said while getting into her fighting stance. Knowing full well that her training in basic wasn't fully enough to stop any serious threat but Nazz still had to try. The hidden figure walked towards her, she was still unable to make out what he looks like. Closer and closer the mysterious figure was getting, her nerves of steel were becoming like straw. Nazz froze in place for some reason this person had a strange power that stopped her from moving not out of fear but because she didn't want to. As this, person made it pass the threshold be still her beating heart it was an assassin that stood before her._

"_Easy there Nazz no need to get defensive it's just me," the cloaked individual said in a smooth voice taking a few steps closer while removing his weapons and hidden blades. She was making sure to stay an arm's length away even from the assassin not knowing who is under the hood._

"_Kevin if this is your idea of getting me to fall for you this will end with you castrated right here right now" letting him know that she means business. The assassin stopped in his tracks and slowly reached for his hood to pull it back. Her heart was racing as she was more anxious as to the actual identity of the person. _

"_Please be a dream, Please be a dream,__Please be a dream, Please be a dream, Please be a dream" she was chanting those words furiously in her mind. When the assassin pulled down his hood, Nazz was feeling a mixture of emotions. _

_The assassin was Edd and she relaxed completely knowing that it wasn't someone dangerous. It took her a few seconds to realize it but he wasn't wearing the white robes like before, but instead they had Native American symbols and an Eagle on the beak of the hood. Nazz was now feeling something radiating off of Edd like some form of animal magnetism. Now instead of moving away she just wanted to get closer to him next she did something so unexpected she hugged him in real life she would be far too uncomfortable to do that. _

_She was holding him tightly an inhaling his scent making sure to never forget what he feels or smells like. Nazz pulled herself out of his embrace just enough to look at him in those soft brown eyes of his._

_"Edd how did I get here?" Nazz said in a husky voice. She is trying to say in control, the longer he held her in his arms, the more she wanted to devour him on the spot._

"_I brought you here what's wrong Nazz you're not acting like your usual self" he whispered into her ear as his head rested in the crook of her neck. Nazz was starting to melt in his arms this feeling inside of her was becoming overwhelming._

"_Damn when did Edd get so suave and…, no I…must …not …give in" trying to hold on was becoming more of a problem and her trying to stifle her moaning was apparent. _

_"Edd we can't" she really didn't want to break it off like this, but it was too much for her. After hearing those words, he backed and gave her some space._

_"I'm sorry Nazz I was being too forward well I'll only do this when you're ready" he was actually letting her decide how this should go hardly any man has ever let her do this._

_Nazz was speechless for a moment but now as Edd backed away she came forward. She resumed the hug so he wouldn't back away from her._

_She looked at him and spoke these words to him "If I am dreaming may I never wake and if I am awake may I never dream again."(A/N: Got this from Karate Kid Movie not my own words)_

_As she spoke those words to him, he responds with his own. "Then let men make your dream come true."_

_After those heartfelt words had been exchanged their lips were caught in a furious battle neither both wanting to gain the upper hand but not wanting the other to surrender to quickly. As their battle raged on she was tearing off his robes as they made it to the bed where Edd was on top of her in only his briefs._

_They looked into each other's eyes and Edd said the three words that can make or break a person._

_"I love you,"_

_Hearing those words made her heart want to leap out of her chest the only response she could muster was the return of his words._

_"I love you too" then they resumed their previous actions all while Nazz repeated those same words._

"_I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you."_

"Nazz…Nazz…Nazz…NAZZ" she woke to the sound of her mother's voice.

"Nazz it's time for dinner," her mother said as she was getting out of the bed. Looking at herself in the mirror Nazz saw that it was all just a dream or wishful thinking.

"Sorry mom I fell asleep with my headphones in and I'll be down for dinner in a minute," she said trying to fix herself up.

"Alright, sweetie by the way who were you saying I love you too in your dream? Was it a boy perhaps oh my little canary has found someone special" she rushed over to her daughter and gave her a bone crushing hug.

"One mom I'm not a kid anymore. Two you're crushing me" she was saying between breaths so her mother released her.

"I know you're not a little girl anymore, but you're still my little girl." To her mother seeing her as she is now, it was still surprising to see how much she has grown up over the years.

"Well come on let's go before your father decides to sleep through dinner" the two women came downstairs to find a Nazz's dad in his armchair nearly asleep. She nudges him awake at first he shrugs her off so she tries again on the other side. He cracks open his eyes to see his girl in front of him.

"I remember when you were little you used to bounce on me to get me to wake up. Then I would just go back to sleep with you in my arms and you would try to squirm your way out until your mother would pry you from my arms. What happened to my little girl?" he said while yawning and trying to wake up from a peaceful slumber.

"She grew up Dad" helping her Dad out of his chair.

"Maybe to the world but to me you're my little tweety bird" he brings her into a hug and gives her a kiss on the forehead.

"Come on dad it's time for dinner" pulling him towards the table. Nazz's father works at the F.B.I specializing in behavioral analysis going over a case after case to find the patterns in crimes. Her mother is a teacher at a nearby university their busy sometimes at work but always make sure to have at least one family dinner a week. They all got around the table and sat down for dinner.

"So Nazz are you ready for your studies abroad?" her mom was concerned about letting her go but she realized she couldn't keep her here forever.

"Yeah mom it's going to be so much fun," she told while digging into her food.

"So do you know where you are going?" that caught her attention she needed to think of a good lie and fast.

"I'm going to Japan I've always been interested in the culture there" it was easy to fool her mom but her dad that is another story.

"Alright just be safe and if any boy tries to touch you remember go for the nuts then the jaw" her father have given her some lessons on how to defend herself. She giggled at his remark just like a dad always wanting to protect his daughter and kill any boy who tries to come close.

"Speaking of a boy Nazz you were saying something about liking someone in your sleep" she started to tense up she was glad that her mom didn't say what actually happened, but now her dad will be on the hunt.

"A boy just tell me his name and I'll find out the rest" her dad was going agent on her now and would be relentless in his pursuit to find out who it is.

"Wait a minute let guess is it Kevin from down the street. I always did take a shine to him it's sad what happened to his father losing his job in all." Nazz's dad always saw Kevin as a son to him and a good choice for his daughter.

"No, dad it's not Kevin" now that his golden boy has been shot down maybe he'll drop it.

"What about Rolf sweetie is it him?" now her mom is throwing out possible candidates.

"He is a wonderful boy a hard worker and has a giant farm in his backyard."

"That's true so is Rolf the one you have these feelings for" her Dad was inching closer to hid daughter as a way of pressuring her to tell him the boy's name.

"No, it's not Rolf either" if they go through all her male friends then they'll start to suspect the other guys that are around her.

"Maybe it's… naw it couldn't be" when he thought about them he disregarded them completely thinking that there is now way she would fall for any of them.

"What wrong dear?" her mother was concerned by the look on Nazz's face it looked as though her father was getting close to some kind of truth.

"Well, I just thought that the boy couldn't be Jimmy because he seems too young for Nazz and Johnny seem too into nature." Ok, he was getting dangerously close to figuring it out so she calmed down so is to not show any indication.

"Ok so who else did you have in mind?" her mom was getting curious now.

"This is would be impossible, unimaginable yet still possible but what if it's one of the Eds."

"_Crap he said, he said now the crap has really hit the fan"_ Nazz was freaking out on the inside. Now there may be no hiding it from them if they ask so better prepare for the worse.

"You mean _the_ Ed's" her mother was unsure of the thought, but there is only one way to find out.

"Nazz?" looking at her daughter who was reluctant to meet her mother's gaze.

"Yes mom" oh here it comes the moment she would dread for the rest of the week.

"Is it one of _the _Eds" she was silent for a moment but that silence says it all. It was one of them the same boys who tried to scam the neighborhood kids out of their money each day.

"Nazz look at me which one of them is it" her dad had a stern yet demanding look on his face the one he gives when he wants answers. She did not want to tell him because of how he will react also she didn't want to see the look of disappointment on his face. All throughout growing up she was constantly told to steer clear of the Ed's by her father because he saw them as the wrong crowd. Always looking for the easy way out and never doing an honest day's work.

"Who is it Nazz you can tell and we won't get mad" her mom tried to be the peace maker and it was going to take all of her courage to tell them, but it had to be done they were going to find out sooner or later.

"It's Edd," she said it.

"HIM," they both said in unison in pure shock not knowing how to react to this new information.

Back at Edd's house he was watching some Star Wars until he felt a shiver go down his spine.

"A disturbance in the force there is." Yoda said.

Will Nazz be able to love Edd or will her parents stop her?

What surprises does this week hold for them?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will


	12. Chapter 12

**Altaïr: Hello readers Welcome to another chapter **

**Connor: That's not how you say hello it should say "Time for another action packed adventure." **

**While Connor and Altaïr started arguing on the introduction to the chapter Ezio, Edward and I go see what the problem is.**

**Ezio: What's going on were trying to train**

**Altair: This boy needs to respect his predecessors.**

**Connor: You want to say that again old man.**

**Ezio: Either you to stop this fighting or I will make you. **

**They both looked at each other and responded by pulling out their weapon.**

**Ezio: If that's the way you want it then I'll be happy to oblige **

**Edward: Time to school you Connor.**

**An epic battle was about to unfold before their students eyes but instead he went to his laptop.**

**Me: While their busy fighting I'll do the disclaimer HunterCreed777 doesn't own Ed, Edd and Eddy or Assassins Creed and never will but writes fanfiction of them.**

"It's Edd," she said it now was the time worry.

"HIM," they both said in unison in pure shock not knowing how to react to this new information.

It's one thing to fall in love with someone but for it to be one of the Eds, they say love is blind but now it's blind and stupid. The so-called Ed boys caused nothing but trouble for everyone it was a wonder how none of them had been arrested yet. Ed was the muscle of the group it was unfair how Edd and Eddy took advantage of him, but he didn't mind. He wasn't so dense that he didn't know what they were doing, but he went along happily with whatever plan those two had concocted. Edd was obviously the brains of the group always building whatever was needed for the con and out of garbage for that matter. He didn't have the backbone to say no to Eddy, so he went along with his plans just to keep his friends. No matter what the plan was or how outrageous the machine needed to be Edd could build it. Everyone knew he wasn't an idiot he is practically smarter than all of the kids in the neighborhood even the adults couldn't match him. Oh and let's not forget the ringleader of the group the infamous Eddy Dorian. Always thinking he was smarter than everyone else that scamming people out of their hard-earned money was an acceptable career choice. His scams always ended the same way yet that didn't stop him one bit. It is said that Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results and Eddy's scams were a living definition of the word. It wouldn't surprise him if he and his friends were to wind up on the FBI's radar one day. But what has him stunned now he is now knows Nazz's has feelings for one of those Eds.

He regained his composure and spoke calmly "I know you feel sorry for him given who his friends are but saying you harbor feelings for him isn't that going a bit too far." Now it was time for her mother to be the peace maker before the situation escalates into full blown yelling.

"He's right honey your father only wants what's best for you and given Edwards track record in the past he wouldn't be the right choice for a relationship." She couldn't believe it they were already passing judgment without getting to know him first. Is this what it felt like for the Eds for all those years to be branded social outcast with no chance of acceptance. The pain she was feeling was almost unbearable Nazz could never stand to see someone hurt growing up but when came to the Eds she brushed them off. Now that she is facing it firsthand now knowing what they felt she was disgusted with herself for letting it happen.

"He is not the same person you think he, Ed and Eddy don't scam anyone anymore that stopped long ago. This is not some guy who just rolls over anymore now he's more mature, pleasant, kind, and it was because no one gave them a chance that they turned to scams. Even negative attention is better than none at all. He is my friend even though I'll never understand why but I like him, and he likes me so don't bad mouth him when you've never truly met him." Tears were rolling down her face with each word the pain inside lessened little by little. He got up slowly out of his seat and met her eyes with the strongest stare he could muster. The next words said would decide the outcome of tonight's dinner.

"The reason I say this is because I have seen where people like him end up either in jail or the morgue. So tell me why you are so adamant to defend him." Nazz was on the verge breaking just hearing the fury in his voice was heart wrenching she didn't want to fight him like this. She left the table and ran right passed him and her mother reaching the stairs to her room. About to ascending into her personal sanctuary she uttered these final words for the night "**Because I love him**" with that she ran right into her room.

"She loves him… She loves him" all he could do right now is repeat those very same words. His wife still sitting in her chair unsure of what to make of all that had transpired in such a few minutes. Her daughter was in love with Edd, we just judged him without really getting to know him and now her and are at odds end. All this was becoming too much to process, but one thing was clear their daughter was hurting, and she could bear to see her like that. She got up out of her seat placed her hand on her husband's shoulder calming him down.

"Dear we need to talk her and to be mad at her decision doesn't help at all" pulling him into a hug that was starting to settle him down. "I know, but it's one of the Ed's."

"I know who he is but have you even met the boy I sure know I haven't, all we've heard are nothing but stories and rumors from other parents." She right as usual they nothing but old stories floating around. Besides all of that talk is old news no one knows what they are like now people can change for the better or for worse.

"Your right we should at least see him."

"Good now I have to go apologize to our daughter for the both of us" she went up to her daughters' room hoping to make amends.

Nazz's Room

Nazz was crying her eyes out into her pillow as she pulled back to breath you could now see a stain of mucus and tears on the pillow case. It hurt her so badly that her parent would even say such things about him they didn't even know him and she still only know a little about him. Ed and Eddy still keep their distance from us even though they say were friends now we both know that isn't entirely accurate. Edd probably didn't agree with them but would try to get to be actual friends.

She was still trying to figure out why she had fallen love with Edd and not come up with an obvious answer. Thinking back it was during Middle school that she first noticed her feelings for him and how she discovered the Order it would be a day she would never forget that day.

**Flashback**

_Murder, war, rape, and corruption are seen on almost daily basis. Being the daughter of an FBI agent, Nazz quickly became familiar with all of these things. It depressed her as her dad was almost always watching the news or talking to her mom about his latest case at the dinner table. She found out real quick that the world wasn't a beautiful place. And as a kid she always wanted to fix that. She couldn't recall just how many times she would play in the backyard pretending to be a superhero, making the world better. Nazz kept learning about just how dangerous this world was. Every story of murder, the drug addictions that the school kept showing, and the scams the Eds would continuously plan, didn't add to her faith in humanity. It kept on throughout the years till one day she was hanging out with Kevin at the candy store. Nazz and Kevin were sitting outside of Walgreens wearing their usual clothes and drinking some cola both of them lost in their thoughts. _

"_I just wish we could do something about this," she says sipping her drink._

"_About what?" Kevin always had a thing for Nazz, and he would do anything to make her his._

"_All this corruption in the world and no one can do anything about it and the ones who can are either paid off or too scared to do something." It was a hard truth to accept most people don't want to get involved in certain situations for fear of repercussions. We all want to believe that people will always walk the straight and narrow but some deviate from that path in exchange for money or power. Kevin understood what Nazz was saying and thought maybe she could join him in the Order, but he disregarded that idea immediately. He didn't want her to be hurt I mean this job isn't for everyone she could be killed in this line of work. _

_"Yeah well people want that kind of money because of their greed or to better their place in society." With the root of all evil, anything is possible. Nazz took another swig of her drink thinking about what Kevin said. After they had polished off their drinks, Nazz and Kevin saw that it was getting late, so she decides to head home. Kevin was about to head to the movies and saw Nazz was about to walk back, so he got an idea. He hoped she would accept his kind gesture so he could have a chance to win Nazz over. _

"_Hey Nazz you want me to walk you home I mean my movie doesn't start until thirty minutes. So I was wondering if you wanted to come with me." Kevin pulled down his hat hiding his red cheeks guys don't blush that's a girl's thing. It was obvious to her at what he was trying to do, but Nazz still saw him as a friend (A/N: The death of all beginning relationships is the saying 'let's stay friends'). _

_"Thanks for the offer Kev but I gotta head home see you tomorrow." Kevin felt defeated in his recent attempt with Nazz on the way to the theater he thought of a new plan. The sun set behind the buildings the captivating night started to appear overhead in all its mysterious beauty. Seeing as how the night was nearly upon her she decide to take a shortcut through the alleys. She was a block away from home until two guys appeared in front of her blocking the exit. They both were wearing Lemon Brook varsity jackets the one left was a scraggly looking teen with messy blonde hair, faded black jeans, and a purple shirt reeking of cigarettes. The other teen was a big guy with broad shoulders, torn jeans, and a blue shirt with stains all over and was carrying a gym bag. _

"_Well look at what we have here if it isn't Princess Peach" the scraggly boy came up to her looking at the beauty before him. _

_"What are you doing out here doncha know it can dangerous to travel alone at night why don't we escort you to wherever you're going princess" the big guy was trying to act polite, and Nazz was looking at the danger right now._

_"No thanks I'm just going home" she about to pass by them until Blondie held out his arm blocking her path. "Didn't you hear what my friend said were trying to be gentlemen and offer you some protection" he was starting to get irritated by the girl for ignoring them._

"_I heard him and I politely declined the offer so please let go home now." She went under his arm only to be blocked yet again and this time by the giant. Now she was starting to worry about her safety in a desperate attempt to escape she tried to run right past him only to be caught. Nazz struggled to get out of this bulkier teen's grasp while the blonde came over to her licking his lips. What he got was a kick to the face and it left a small scratch on him. _

"_Now that wasn't nice you should have taken our offer when you had the chance." He spoke in a darkly manner taking a closer look at her body he liked what he saw she was developing nicely all over. S shaped curves, well-toned legs, a flat stomach, and great 'assets' this is the kind of girl he likes. Nazz was now scared of what they might do next since she can't run away and nothing to defend herself with. She struggled under his grasp trying desperately to get free._

_"You're a fighter I like it when my women fight back it make dominating them more fun for me." A sadistic smile was spread all across his face, and Nazz knew what that meant. She had heard about rapes what happened during them and after now she was about to experience it firsthand. Her heart was beating out of control as his hand was nearing her jeans the only thing she could do now was scream and prayed someone was listening._

"_AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH…HELP…HELP…HELP SOMEONE PLEASE HEL-" his hand was placed over her mouth, so they were not to be interrupted. She was frantic, and the tears coupled with her muffled screams were just the beginning of her inevitable fate. "Now…Now I don't like being disturbed when I eat especially when it my Desserts and today's is Peach Cobbler" he was about to pull down her pants when a voice stopped what he was about to do. "Let her go" the dimly lit alley hid his face from the two assailants but he could see them._

_"What are you her boyfriend leave and let me enjoy my dessert" resuming where he left off but this time the mysterious figures hand was griping the guy's wrist._

_"No I'm a concerned third party now let her Go" he used more authority is his voice and tightened his grip. In a quick motion the blonde turned around and used his other hand to pull out a butterfly knife from his back pocket. "I was going to let you go, but you'll now see what happens when someone gets in the way of me and my meal" he lunged at the shadowy figure only to miss. He repeatedly swung and thrusted at his target only to miss each time. On his last attempt, the shadow man grabbed his hand with the knife in it and through him onto the ground. Once on the ground he twisted his arm until he released the knife from his possession and nearly had his arm broken._

_The larger teen saw this and threw Nazz into the brick wall hard enough that she collapsed on the ground. He saw the other guy coming and got ready to fight him as well. The larger guy threw punches but none made any contact with the stranger. The stranger got in close to his opponent, and gave him a sharp uppercut to the chin making it hard for him to walk. After trying to get up to fall again a couple steps later he scooped up his friend and left the alley. Nazz was shaken by what almost happened but glad someone came to save her. Her mysterious savior pulled her up she still couldn't see his face. She tried to get a closer look at him, but he ran from her and with the light in the alley she caught a glimpse of what he was wearing. It was a black skull cap with white stripes and an orange shirt. In that instant she knew who it was instead of following him she went back home. When she got inside, her mother hugged her telling her she should have been home before it got dark. After the conversation was over Nazz retired to her room. _

_As she pulled off her clothes, she felt something in her pants pocket it was card, and it reads_

"_The chance to aid mankind is here join the Brotherhood" on the back of the card was an address after a minute the text on the card disappeared. Now Nazz had a chance to stop the corruption in the world, and she had him to thank for this opportunity._

**Flashback End**

Remembering that moment dried her tears and settled her emotions. She knows why she loved him it wasn't just because of him saving her, but he risked his life for her and didn't even show any fear. She was starting to get back her smile just thinking of how much he had changed since childhood. Always being afraid of what was around the corner and the lack of physical strength, stamina, and endurance. Now he was no longer afraid also he now has the muscle to defend himself if need be. As Nazz was about to start daydreaming a knock on the door stole her from that bit of pleasure.

"Come in" wondering if was her dad or mom coming to apologize. That person opened the door she saw it was her mother she came over and sat right next to her. Looking at her daughter she could tell she had been crying on account of her red eyes.

"Nazz" she looked at her mother then gave her a hug.

"I know we shouldn't have said that about Edd we only knew the rumors about him and his friend without actually talking to him. Your father and I shouldn't have said those things it was wrong of us. But as to you loving him are you sure about your feeling towards him" Her mom didn't want her to get hurt, so she need to be sure.

"Yes I am I do love him very much ever since..." she didn't tell her parents about what happened that night because she just wanted to forget about it.

"Ever since he saved you from those horrible men" How did she know about what happened no one knew? Did she have some kind of mother like sixth sense or something?

"How I know is because he came by the house the next day while you and your father were gone. He wanted me to know what happened and to make sure that you were alright. At first I didn't believe him but his words were sincere and he doesn't strike me as a liar. So I asked him if he wanted to wait for you here but he was all nervous and shy about it which was kind of cute. I told him thank you for telling me and as to why you didn't tell me that is because you wanted to forget about what happened, so I didn't pry for answers." Tears were now coming down her mother's face all those cruel things she said, and yet he saved her from those people. Nazz's face was starting to heat up she never knew that Edd came by to check up on her.

"That's all I have to say good night," her mother got up to leave but halted in the doorway.

"Good Night Mom" she was sure glad it was her that she got to talk to.

"Oh, before I forget your father arrested those two men a few months later after the incident. So they were punished to the full extent. And Nazz I'm so proud of you for joining the Brotherhood be safe and be careful." Now that was news of epic proportion how does she know about the order did she put the card in her pants pocket? She showed her the tattoo on her right shoulder it was the orders mark. Nazz's mother left her with more question than answers was mom an assassin was I just like Edd and Eddy a descendant. Tired after all that has just happened Nazz got ready for bed these questions could wait until tomorrow.

**The Next Day- Day 2**

Edd was sleeping in his bed so peacefully until was woken up by his mother that had never happened before. He got up rubbing the sleep form his eyes trying to wake himself up.

"Good Morning Edward Kenway"

"Mom is there something wrong?" he looked at his mother who was smiling at him and then gave him a hug he wasn't complaining.

"Does have to be something wrong for me to hug my favorite son" still smiling at him, but it was starting to make him uneasy.

"I'm your only son but thank you for the hug" he got out of bed to get cleaned up. When he was in the bathroom, his mother's smile weakened considerably. It felt her son was drifting away from her, and it broke her heart. She heard the shower turn on and left the room to heads back downstairs her husband was sitting on the couch watching the news. He saw her reflection in the T.V, so he turned it off and looked at her matching her look.

"I know you want us to be an actual family, but he needs time and space." He was right they usually communicated through sticky notes only because they worked long and hours then fell asleep when they got home. They hardly had any time for him as his father was a doctor and his mother a scientist and in those professions sometimes you take work home with you. In those moments, Edd had to make his lunch, wash clothes, clean the house and do his homework he practically raised himself. That's why he always keep his nose in a book so he could escape the reality that his parent's work was is more important than him.

"He is going to become an assassin there's no telling when we may get the call. I just him to know that he is not alone he has us to lean on if it ever becomes too severe." She just wanted to break down and cry their son didn't need them for anything. The husband got up off the couch to hold his wife and stop her tears before he started crying. He about to cry until they heard footsteps from upstairs Edd was coming down. They fixed themselves up so he wouldn't know what was happening. He saw them just standing there looking at him it lasted for a few seconds until he father spoke.

"Hey, son how about some breakfast."

"Okay" he walked right pass them straight to the kitchen they followed suit to grab something too. Edd got some fruit and OJ his parents had coffee with bacon and eggs. They were looking at each other seeing who would be the first to speak. Edd's mom was about to say something until there was a knock at the door and just when they were finally about to have an actual conversation.

Edd got up to go see who was at the door he opened it and saw that it was Eddy. He was wearing a white shirt under a red button up shirt with blue jeans and red, white and blue sneakers with gold laces.

"Morning Double D whatcha doing?" he was his usual self except no longer as loud growing up.

"Well, I was eating breakfast." Eddy had a habit of coming at the wrong time, but some things just can't be helped.

"Well we got a problem its Ed he sounded scared when he called me this morning" Eddy seemed worried this didn't look good I mean Ed gets into trouble but he always could come out unharmed. But when the situation gets bad enough they have Double D to save their skins.

"Alright, I'll be there just let me finish my breakfast first." Eddy told him to meet him at Ed's house when he was done so he left to go see Ed. Edd returned to his breakfast, and his parent were still looking at each other, so his mother decided to break the silence.

"So do you have any plans for today?" She was curious as to what he does in his spare time other than spending all his time is room or with his friends. "Not yet, I'm going to see where the day takes me. But first I'm going to check on Ed." Edd was done with him breakfast and got up from the table to put his dishes in the sink. He headed to the door to go see his friend's one he left them they just stared into their cups of coffee. "_We love you son_" They regretted not telling him that even though they say it through sticky notes it means so much more when face to face.

Edd going over to Ed's house to see what the problem is "I don't know what wrong but I hope it's not life threating" he to the window to see Eddy sitting on the bed and Ed in his chair.

Edd tapped on the window which got Ed and Eddy's attention Ed came over to the window to open it. He climbed through the window dropped to the floor the guys fist bumped an Edd pulled up a chair.

"So what's the problem that you Double D here as well lumpy." Eddy wouldn't show it, but he was concerned for the big guy. Ed scratched his head and twiddled his thumbs like coming up with an answer was hard. It went on for some time and Eddy was slightly irritated that he had him come over just talk to Edd.

"Maybe I should just talk to Double D about this and-" Thinking that would be a better choice because he would understand this problem better and know what to do.

"Look whatever you got it say to sockhead you can say it to me to then I'll have him explain it." Well, Eddy may not like what he has to say but here goes nothing.

"Well guys I've been feeling weird it feels like my body is changing. I don't what is happening so can you help me." Edd and Eddy were speechless he was asking about that to them when they were somewhat in the dark.

"Well…Um...Ed, you see when you get older… I can't do it you tell him Double D!" Eddy was beet red in the face and absolutely no help at all. But still how could Ed not know I mean someone should have told him at least his parents. "_Thanks for passing the buck to me Eddy_." Edd regained some of his composure after that upset to give their friend a proper explanation.

"Ed when a boy gets older his body starts to go through some changes and he get hair in certain-"

"NO that's not what I meant, and I already had that talk with my parents" Ed yelled embarrassed that they were giving him the _Talk_. That lifted a great weight off of their shoulders so if it wasn't that then what did he bring them over to talk about it.

"Well I can't explain it but it would be better if I show you it instead but can we do this somewhere more private." Whatever Ed wanted to tell them he couldn't do it in the comfort of his home.

"Alright, Ed then let's go to my house." Eddy suggested.

"I would prefer if it were not here in the Cul-de-sac how about the van in the junkyard" that was their favorite spot to hang out in.

"I'm afraid that won't be possible any more gentlemen as our van was put into junkyard's compactor a couple months ago." Well, there goes our hangout their tree house was also gone now they have no place to call they're own. Edd was thinking about his spot that no one knew about not even his friends, but he could trust them with this secret.

"I believe I may have a solution to our current dilemma let's go gentlemen." They headed out of Ed's and went towards a possible new hangout.

"So where is this new hangout sockhead and it better be good." Eddy was never a man for patience but someday he hoped he would gain some. But anytime soon was a fleeting fantasy.

"So what's our new place going to be like Double D?" Ed was excited more than when he drank a bathtub full of gravy. We never really knew what caused this craving but we this it had something to do with food.

"Well, we know the place because we've been there before when we were kids. No one would dare go there and we the first to embark on such a scary place. Even to this day no one has set foot in that location." Ed and Eddy were thinking of what place it could be.

"The Trailer Park." Ed said.

"No"

"The Lemon Brook Gag Factory." Eddy said.

"Try again." Ok, the list that fit that criteria were a short one the only other place here that fits the description is the old abandoned house.

"You can't be serious you mean that old house the ones with all the spiders, cobwebs and rotting floor boards that is our new hangout" Eddy protest in disbelief. That place is a complete dump.

"Why would we go back there you remember what happened last time right?" Edd knew what he meant, and that was not a fond memory of his youth. They made it to the house it still looked the same worn down and broken.

"I am very well aware of the event that transpired here, but the surprise is in the basement of the house." Edd led them inside the house watching their steps as they entered the house. He led them down into the basement and went searching for something among all the junk.

He remembered where the switch was from being here last time, flipping the switch opened a secret passageway in the floor.

"So now what sockhead?" Eddy said.

"That's simple Eddy have faith." As he said that Edd performed the leap of faith into the opening the two of them stared at each other.

"Come on Eddy like Double D said have some faith" Ed was pulling Eddy near the door and was about to jump in. Eddy didn't like the idea but if Sockhead could why not him so he stood by Ed ready to jump.

"Geronimo" Eddy plunged in headfirst yelling all the way down.

"Yahoo" Ed followed as well.

They were falling fast and free it has to be the greatest feeling ever the wind hitting your face as your falling faster and faster. The adrenalin inside them must be in overdrive as they felt great. The ride came to an end as they landed into the safety net below it looked like a giant cloud. The two boys fell into the cloud like net as they were engulfed by it softness. Ed and Eddy scrambled out of the cloud to meet Double D waiting by a large door.

"Are you ready because this will be amazing" Ed and Eddy came up to the door the markings on it looked to be over a thousand years old and covered in dust. Eddy wiped some of the dust away and saw what looked like symbols. One was an eagle; another was a warrior, a lion and finally the last was a snake. In the center of the door lies fragments of a key.

"How do we get inside?" Ed was so excited it's just like the doors to a secret headquarters.

Edd took each of the pieces and combines them into one, he then places it into the eagle symbol and turns the key. They could heard the gears inside the door turning and moving around the sounds they made were proof of its age. Once it was done, Edd pushed open the door and inside was a room, unlike anything they had ever seen. The room looked so clean filled with old books, but new furniture, a T.V and who knows what else.

"Got to hand it to you Double D you've done some pretty amazing things but this takes the cake!" Eddy was in awe of their new hangout.

"Thank you, Eddy, but all I did was add the furniture, T.V and did the cleaning everything else was already here even the books. Eddy this is the Raleigh Branch of the Brotherhood." It was unbelievable the Assassins of North Carolina base was right next door to them all these years, and they never knew.

"Wait a minute the last time we were at this house the Kankers turned this place into a wedding chapel. How come they didn't find this place before and when did you discover this place?" Eddy wanted to know how this happened.

"Well to answer your first question they didn't explore this house thoroughly. Two about a year ago I came back to the house to get some of the books out the library upstairs, then I went into the basement to see if there was anything else worth collecting. As I was searching through the crates downstairs one, of the boxes fell over activating the door in the floor, and I fell through. During my fall I tried to grab onto something in fear that there would be no soft landing luckily there was a rope to grab. After taking hold, I climbed down to the bottom and searched my surroundings to find a way out that's when I came upon the door. I did the same thing as you looked at the gate, found the symbols and used the key hoping it would lead me out. But inside there were scrolls, books, training dummies and a whole bunch of cool stuff. While searching through all this stuff I came across a journal covered in dust belonging the person who led this Brotherhood. His name was Sir Walter Raleigh, and he was the mentor of the North Carolina Assassins." This could not even be explained just the magnitude of this information was overwhelming.

"This is awesome we have to tell the others" Ed was a happy as he could be. Eddy did not want them finding out because it would lead to questions and they be out of their new place.

"We can't say anything to them, Mr. Happy. This our hangout and our secret besides I don't entirely trust them I mean as comrades in arms sure but on a personal level not really." Eddy had his reasons to be in reserve on the matter we may have mended our ways, but trust is something that can't be earned so easily.

"Alright now that our moment of excitement has passed what did you want to show us, Ed, that it was so important it had to be done in private." Ed thought this would the best time to show them, so he relaxed his body and concentrated. He went at this for ten minutes until something happened he started to glow. It was too weak to be noticed at first, but it began to become more solid to the point where it was to some extent visible. Edd and Eddy just stood there looking at their best friend giving off a green energy.

"No way it's not possible." Eddy said in denial of what he was seeing more out of jealousy than belief.

"I can't believe it either Eddy but there is no mistaking it." Edd felt like he was looking at a mirror image of happened to him.

"It's aura!" they both said in unison Ed had awakened his aura.

Who else's power will be revealed?

Why does Eddy not trust his fellow Assassins?

What other secretes does the base hold?

Either the suspense kills me or the Templars will

(Since I have joined the Order my fear is of the Templars)


	13. Chapter 13

**At our headquarters, everyone was doing their thing while I was training for the day outside. Arno was playing card with Ezio inside. Edward was drinking an Adéwalé was making he was not too drunk to stand, outside with me, Connor and Aveline. Aveline and Connor were training me for today on how to shoot an arrow and gun. After them was Altaïr he was going to test my strategic capabilities in a game of chess. Connor was teaching me how to shoot an arrow properly all the while staring at Aveline while she was shooting at some training dummies. The moment she fired her gun Connor shot his arrow it landed in a nearby Beehive. We ran not wanting to get stung.**

**We ran past Edward and Adéwalé as they looked at us running away. As we were running, I screamed at them passing by.**

**Me: BEES. RUN. NOW. They saw what we meant and moved inside everyone made it inside except Connor he had to deal with the bees.**

**Me: While Connor is running away from the bees might as well do the disclaimer**

**Disclaimer:****HunterCreed777 does not own Ed, Edd and Eddy or Assassins Creed and never will but writes fanfiction of them.**

Edd and Eddy were just standing there watching what Ed was doing was not a trick of the light or some special effects but really using his aura. He unleashed his Assassins Cloak but not entirely right now, it looks fragile now. From the look of things, Ed was having a difficult time holding it together; it seemed to take all the energy he had. He was able to keep this up for a couple more minutes until it faded completely. The big guy fell to the ground drained of his thought to be limitless energy this was one of the rare moments that he ran out. Eddy and Edd rushed over to see if he was okay and that he did not overdue it. Edd checked him over and saw that he was exhausted, so he brought him over to one of the rooms that he had redone to lay him down in the bed. When his head hit the pillow, he was out like a light Edd closed the door behind them then went to the couch. He and Eddy sat down on the couch both of them were still trying to process what just happened.

"First you come off the obstacle course glowing then Kevin gets it while fighting now Monobrow now has his aura I mean come on who's next Jimmy, Rolf?" Eddy was jealous that he has not gained his cloak yet.

"Your concern should be for Ed we have no clue as to what might happen to him!" Edd said more worried about his friend's safety.

"I mean how did this happen?" Eddy wanted to know how this happened.

Edd knew this could have happened he just could not believe it happened like this and now of all times.

"I think I know how this happened Eddy you remember when Ed was trying to beat Jimmy to death, and you had me use my aura to calm him down. Well, when I used it on him I felt something awaken inside him and trying to come out." He told Eddy everything about what the old man told him and to not tell anyone especially Kevin. When Eddy heard this, so many things were going through his mind.

"If that's true then how come Ed didn't explode or die?" that is a good question.

"I'm not sure Eddy, I only know what I have been told but if I had to guess, maybe it's because I only used a little bit. I still don't understand how this power works or what else it can do." That the best and the only answer he could give him. This was such foreign territory for Edd not knowing something he usually had some answer, but right now he was clueless.

"Alright then so I can't tell anyone except Ed what you just said. Ok, let then let's change the subject like what other secrets does our hangout hold?" Eddy wanted to know everything about this place because a place like this has to have some hidden passages.

"Well, there are a network of tunnels that go all over Peach Creek and one even leads to the LemonBrook Gag Factory. Some run even under our houses, but most of them either have caved in or were blown up. Looks like they didn't want anyone finding this base so their only option was seal them off." Makes sense I wouldn't want any civilian finding this place and possibly leading the Templars to them.

"Are there any tunnels that have not been destroyed or sealed off yet?" Eddy was hoping that one might lead to somewhere cool.

"Well, the only ones that haven't are the ones that run under our houses." This got Eddy's attention maybe he could do some spying or drop in on Edd and Ed quicker. "Well, which are they?"

"There's your house, Ed's, mine, Kevin, Jimmy, Nazz-" he cut off in mid-sentence.

"Whoa…whoa….whoa are you telling me that one these tunnels lead to Nazz's' house?"

"Yes, why?" whatever he had in mind Edd knew it was perverted in some way. It was surprising that he did not try any of this with Elizabeth because if he did she might stab him.

"Because you might get the idea to bring Nazz down here and then, she will tell the others and there goes our hangout." Eddy did not want to lose our new home away from home.

"Come now Eddy Nazz can keep this a secret and besides who said I would bring her down here." Eddy should know he can trust him but it feels like he is taking this too seriously.

"I know you, and you know where I stand when it comes them" still bull-headed as ever.

"You've made that clear but when Rolf called us his friends why did you accept his friendship if you didn't trust him or any of them for that matter." There had to be a reason, and he hoped it was not what he was thinking.

"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" Oh how he hated to be right. "And who pray tell do you consider friends and enemies Eddy?" Edd needed to find the source of the problem before it has a chance to interfere with their work.

"Well you and Edd, of course, are my friends and the others are our enemy because we may have grown out of our old ways but have they? After all the stuff, we did how can they so easily forgive us trust me they are probably thinking the same thing." Eddy was not wrong, but that did not make him right either people can change but for the better or worse well that is up to the individual.

"That may be true, but we have to trust them because soon we will all become assassins so there can't be any doubt among us. As time marches on we must look at our future and not our past." If they could not trust one another, then the Templars will win. Eddy put his head in his hand thinking about what his friend had said, and he was right as usual. Trust is a slippery slope hard to climb but easy to fall. He knows that this is not something to disregarded, but he trust Double D and Ed with his life. Eddy sighed as he made up his mind.

"Alright Double D I'll trust them but your and Ed are the only ones besides my parents who I trust with my life." Eddy smiled, and Edd was glad that his give them a chance but it even more surprising that he trusts him and Ed that much.

"Thank you Eddy" Edd exclaimed.

"Now that we got all that sappy stuff out of the way what are we going to do about the tunnels?" Eddy wanted to get the tunnels done so they could have easy access to their new hangout.

"Well, that depends on the condition therein, the supplies, and the right location to create an access point. I mean this well a difficult task to accomplish." He could go and on about the planning and time it would take, but he knew he would stop listening to a point.

"Look you built a plane out of the supplies in our school, a satellite from a cardboard box, Digging equipment from junk and now you tell me it would be difficult to build a simple tunnel. What happened to the genius we all know and the one I use to do my evil bidding?" The two friends started to laugh it was funny because it was true he had built some outrageous machines from whatever was lying around. Moreover, he had not done Eddy's 'bidding' for quite some time now.

"Okay, Eddy but one question where are we going to get the supplies from and how do we get them down here?" he asked.

"Hey, I'm the one who's supposed to be asking you those questions. First you and Ed will go to Home Depot to get the supplies. I will get the mixer because I got someone who owes me a favor and before you say 'We don't know how to do any of this' find some instructions online." Eddy had this all thought out quite nicely seems all that growing up together he had rubbed off him more than he thought.

"Still one question remains how do we get the supplies and mixer down here?" Eddy was stunned by that question seems he did not think that far ahead. He was right how were going to get a mixer down here without anyone noticing. If anyone sees them moving this kind of equipment, the others will wonder what there up to and there goes their new hangout. The two Eds were thinking how they were going to do this without raising suspicions. Then Edd suddenly got an idea "We could bring the equipment to the entrance that is in the forest, and I'll get the material needed and draw up some plans".

"Alright, good idea but what about Sarah what if she starts asking questions?" Eddy did not want loud mouth sister to find out.

"Don't worry Sarah is going to the mall her friends so it'll be just me at home all day tomorrow." Eddy and Edd turned around to see their beloved friend Ed up an about.

"Ed you should be resting right now," Edd told Ed.

"I'm alright guys" he walked over to the couch and sat down with his friends.

"How long have you been listening?" Eddy said.

"The minute you started talking about fixing the tunnels that lead under our houses." Ed said.

"Okay then let's recap the plan, Ed, you and I will get the supplies needed from Home Depot tomorrow while Eddy procures us a mixer for the cement. I will draw up the plan for the tunnels tonight then will need someone to going into the tunnels and mark the places to make an opening. Frist will start will your home Eddy then mine and finally Eds." Edd explained what the plan was.

"Why my house first why not Ed's or yours" Eddy did not want the carpet is his room to get dirty.

"The reason is that none of the other kids has been in our rooms, and none of them can go in freely like Sarah does with Ed's." Eddy saw the logic in his plan, and everyone agreed. "Still how are we going to get the mixer down here and where do we stash the supplies?"

Edd was thinking of a way to get the equipment and materials down here then suddenly he remembered something "Guys there is one other tunnel I forgot to mention it's in the forest. It's deep enough in the woods for the privacy will need." The guys were all right with the plan and were set for tomorrow.

"Now that we got everything let us just enjoy our new home away from home," Edd said as Ed and Eddy were relaxing on the couch and turned on the T.V. The guys stayed down in their new hangout for a few hours and exited out of the tunnel in the forest. Edd showed them the way back to the Cul-de-sac, and they each went to their respective homes to get a jump on tomorrow's job.

**The Next Day- Day 3**

Eddy was sleeping peacefully in his room until his alarm clock went off he tried to put it in snooze mode, but it didn't work after three more attempts he threw it against the wall. It shut off but now it was also broken good thing he had spares in his closet. He got out of bed all groggy and went to his drawers to grab some clothes so he can begin his morning routine. After his shower, he put on a white t-shirt under a blue button up, blue jeans and blue and white sneakers. He checked himself over in his full body mirror and was satisfied with his look. Before he left his room, he looked at a picture of him and his brother he still misses him to this day. Never mind, dwelling in the past it is time to move on. Eddy made it to the kitchen to find his Mom making breakfast, and his Dad was drinking his coffee while watching the news.

"Morning Mom, Morning Dad," Eddy exclaimed while giving her a hug and his Dad acknowledge him. "Morning, so what is your plan for today?" his dad asked. Eddy grabbed some cereal, milk and made his breakfast "My plan is to hang out with Ed and Double D today." Now they liked that the fact that Eddy has actual friends and not someone to do his bidding.

"That's good son besides I have to work tonight so does your mother so texts us when you leave and get back to the house, okay." Eddy's dad was more protective of his son.

"Alright, Dad" with that he finished his breakfast but before he left his father pulled him in a tight hug. His breath was getting shaky, sniffling and the beginning of a tear "Please be careful and beware of your surroundings" Eddy returned the hug "I will dad". Before he could pull away, his mother joined into Eddy hugged them both. "We love you, son," his parents said "I love you guys too" with that he made his way over to Edd's house with tears in his eyes. Before he rang the doorbell, Eddy wiped his eyes no need for your friend to see you cry.

After a couple of minutes, Edd showed up at the door he was wearing jean shorts, orange sweatshirt, black sneakers and his hat he looked just like when he was a kid.

"Morning Double D you ready to get the supplies," Eddy said.

"Sure Eddy let's get Ed," Edd said, and they walked over to Ed's house.

"You still have been reluctant to tell me how you plan to obtain the mixer" Edd knew getting that item would be difficult, so how was he going to pull it off.

"Let's just leave it as I know a guy" Eddy was sounding shady but whatever he had up his sleeve he would have no trouble doing it.

"Okay, then one last question what do we do about the others if they start asking questions?" this was something that had been overlooked.

"If they ask tell them NONE OF YOUR DAMN BUSINESS!" Eddy said.

"EDDY!" Edd was not going to say that, but Eddy was cracking up at the thought of him saying that.

"Alright…Hahaha…Alright don't tell them that but it would be funny if you said it, I mean just seeing you tell them off oh man I could die laughing at that sight" Eddy was trying to get back his breath. They made it to Ed's house and rang the doorbell almost immediately Sarah answered the door she was wearing a blue shirt, sweatpants, and running shoes. "Good Morning, Ed's in the living room see you guys" with that said she was off for her morning run.

They headed for the living room to find Ed watching some anime. Ed was wearing his green jacket with white shirt, blue pants and green and black sneaks. The show was something about a kind with a metal arm, and his brother was a suit of armor.

"Hey Ed lets go you, and Sockhead got to go to Home Depot today," Eddy said breaking Ed away from his show. "Alright let's go." The guys left the house while Ed locked the door behind him and made their way to Ed's pickup truck. Ed was in the driver's seat, Edd the passengers and Eddy was behind Edd. He turned on the engine, pulled out the driveway, and they were off. Home Depot was a short drive there Eddy asked to be dropped off somewhere so he could grab the mixer. After dropping off their friend, Ed and Edd went into the home depot to get all the necessary materials.

"Alright, Ed were going to need work gloves, shovels, mask, protective goggles, trowels, concrete mix and sealers for the concrete." Edd read off the list. Ed grabbed the cart "Ready to go Double D". They had to go all over the store to get the supplies needed but not without having some fun along the way. Ed made a makeshift Darth Vader mask out of sunglasses and a ski mask.

"Double D I am your father" he imitated Vader's voice and his breathing as well.

"Alright father then can I have some money" he decided to play along.

"Sorry, but I spent it all this suit and voice box," he said still playing his part.

"Okay, Ed let finish our shopping and remember 'you break it you bought it' so be careful you do not break anything" Resuming where they left they off. Edd headed for the shovels that is when he saw Rolf getting supplies for his farm.

Rolf noticed Edd out of the corner of his eye "Hello Edd how are you today."

"Hello Rolf and I am all right thank you so what are you doing here?" he already had an idea as to why he was here.

"Oh just gathering some supplies, new tools and some flowers for my grandmother to plant. Why you here though?" Edd could not tell him the real reason so when in doubt lie.

"I'm here with Ed he is helping me pick up supplies for Eddy were getting paid for some last minute yard work. We were against it, but he said the pay was good so here we are." Rolf just stared at him Edd was getting worried that his lie might not work.

"Alright then well have a nice day and goodbye." Rolf went on to finish the rest of his shopping. Once Rolf was out of sight, he breathed a sigh of relief that he actually got away with that. Guess that is the advantage of telling the truth most of your life that one day when you actual lie people will see it as the truth.

Ed came up beside him "Did you actually lie to Rolf?"

"Yes, I did."

"Eddy would be so proud of you Double D" Ed exclaimed giving Edd a pat on the back.

"I don't find lying to acceptable in any situation Ed."

"I know but sometimes it necessary." Ed was spending far too much time with Eddy if he is starting to justify lying.

"Come to Ed let just finish getting the supplies" they ended the discussion and went back to finishing what they were doing. After paying for the stuff and putting it in the truck the two Eds heading out. They were cruising down the highway when a thought came to Edd's mind.

"How is Eddy going to get back with the mixer?" this was something they did not discuss.

"Eddy said to drop the stuff off and then I would go back for him" now that their work is done the return home was smooth sailing and he hoped there would be no problems.

They headed for the forest entrance outside of the Cul-de-sac Ed parked the truck and helped Edd unload the truck and bring it down to the base. When the last of the materials were brought down in to the base Ed headed back to the truck to go get Eddy.

"Don't do any work on the tunnels without us," Ed said.

"Don't worry Ed I won't deprive you or Eddy of this opportunity I'm just going to get the blueprints for the tunnels and mark where to begin working." Edd said assuring his friend. Ed left to go get Eddy so with not much to do he headed back to his house to get the plans.

Nazz was watching T.V in the living room flipping through channels getting bored she decided to go outside and do something. Toady her clothes consisted of blue jeans, a t-shirt that say beauty and sneakers. She walked down the sidewalk thinking about what to do today. As she was walking past Johnny's s house, she saw Edd going inside his. Nazz now knew what she was going to spend the day with Edd after all they did talk about it on the ride back. She went over to his house for the first time. It was your average two story home with blue and white walls other than that the house was ordinary. She rang the doorbell waiting for a response come to think of it this would be the first time anyone other than Ed or Eddy has been in his house. Sure, they have been in Ed and Eddy's house but never Edd's.

Edd was up in his room gathering the blueprints when he heard the doorbell ring. _"Back already that was fast"_ he headed back down stairs to meet his friend only to meet by someone he did not expect. He opened the door and it was Nazz this was unexpected on so many levels.

"Good Morning Nazz what's up," he asked confused by her presence.

"Hello to you to Edd and what is up is that I wondering if we could spend some time together today unless you're busy today." Nazz was unsure if he would say yes or no. Edd almost forgot that he would try to spend some time with her incase neither of them had nothing to do. However, he, Ed and Eddy were going to get started on the tunnel today. He was racking his brain on how gently decline her offer while he was doing that she saw the papers he had with him.

"Hey are those plans for a house you trying to build your own home now?" he looked and realized he brought the drawings downstairs with him. This would be if she started to ask questions he was thinking of a way out until it hit him.

"No, I'm not building a house I was actually going to the old abandoned house. You know where the Kankers tricked us into that wedding." Edd told her. Thinking back she remembered that day the Ed was pulling the wagon while Edd and Eddy were barely keeping up. Secretly she was upset that day because she wanted to be the one to marry him.

"Yeah I remember that day and also how you guys faked being in trouble just to scare us," Nazz stated in a matter of fact way.

"Oh yeah, not one of our more memorable moments." Edd was rubbing the back of his neck recalling the trouble they were in at the time.

"So why do you want to go back to that house planning on renewing your vows?" She joked with him knowing that is not the reason.

"No, I just wanted to collect some of the books in the library upstairs and also I did some research on the house it's said that the person who built it left some kind treasure in there. So I thought I would go and find it plus pick up some books along the way." Edd was sure that would deter her because no one ever went inside that house except the Eds.

"Alright then I'll go with you besides who knows what else could in side that old house" Nazz was not like those girly girls she loved some adventure in her life and would not scare so easily.

"It could be dangerous Nazz" Edd was not about to put her safety in jeopardy he knows she can handle herself but still he worries.

"Could be but then you'll protect me right Edd" getting close to him smiling while staring into his eyes, he tried to oppose but became tongue-tied.

"Okay then let's go" they headed off to the house. The house was a ways down the road from the Cul-de-sac after walking for a while they made it to the house. Nazz saw the house again and it looked just as old and deserted as it was when she was a kid just not as scary. Edd just standing there looking at the house and thinking how to keep her out of the basement.

"Come on let's go," Nazz said to Edd bring him out of his mind. Edd and Nazz made to the house still it had the 'for sale' in the yard and still no buyers. He went up to the house first and opened the door he went in then she followed behind. When they entered the house to him it felt like a trip down memory lane not one he is particularly fond of. For her the anxiety that this house instilled into her at a young age was still their just not as obvious. This house is filled with cobwebs, bugs and dust lots of dust this house looked like it would fall apart any minute now, but it was huge on the inside. It is a wonder how this old place was still standing and why it has not been condemned yet.

"So where's the library?" Nazz asked looking at Edd "The library is upstairs there's a staircase that take you directly to it. I remember seeing it the last time I was here." Edd showed Nazz the way as they went through the double doors in the house. Walking down the hall, they saw that there were a lot of old paintings some of them were destroyed others you cannot even make out the faces and there are no names of who these people were. These paintings must have belonged to the previous owner they could have already have been. Who knows what else lies in this house besides rats.

The two made it to the spiral staircase and went up to the library. Nazz was surprised at the number of books in here no wonder Edd wanted to come back here. This place was filled with volumes no telling how old they are or what was in them. While Nazz was looking at the books, Edd decided to see some of them as well after all there was still some books in here hadn't read yet. Nazz picks up one of the books and starts reading but her attention is not on the book but Edd. She watched him as he was reading two books one in each of his hands. No one could say he was not talented. He looks up from his books to see her watching him but she quickly goes back to reading hoping he did not notice.

Nazz picked through some more books but the text had faded from most of them. So she decided to check out one of the top shelf books to see if they were in a somewhat better condition.

Nazz couldn't reach up there on her own and standing on a stack of those books would not be much safer. She saw the ladder on the other side of the room and pulled it over. Upon closer inspection, the ladder looked beaten up and safe at all but she did not consider that and climbed up. Nazz made it to the top of the bookcase and grabbed it but once she started to climb down the ladder one of the steps broke and she fell. Waiting for the impact that never came she opened her eyes and saw that Edd had caught her and in a bridal position no less.

For a fraction of a second time, stopped Nazz and Edd just looked at each other. Edd wanted to show her how he felt but he just did not have the courage to act. "Thank you for catching me" she said trying to hide her blush and not wanting to see his face.

"Well I am here to keep you safe" he smiled and she returned it. She felt safe when she was with him as if nothing could hurt her. Edd put her down and went back to searching through the books. He skimmed his hand over a row of books until he felt something brush under him fingers form one of the books. The spine of the book was actually in the best condition out of all of them this was strange.

"Hey come check this out" she came over to see what he found it was another book.

"What it's just another book" what made this one so special out of the others?

"I know but look this book is hardly damaged and doesn't look to have aged a single day" upon closer inspection she saw it to this book could almost pass for new. When she tried to pull it, out there was a clicking sound like a door had just been opened then part of the bookcase had separated from the wall. Edd and Nazz both went to the wall and pulled on it to which revealed something extraordinary.

Behind that bookcase showed the assassin's symbol along with the robes that had clearly seen better days and books that look hundreds of years old. _"How did I not find this all those other times?" _he could not believe that he missed all of this.

Nazz picked up one of the books and flipped what she found inside just made this adventure even more exciting. She showed Edd the book and was just as excited as Nazz is the book she was holding was the codex. This hidden room is filled with the designs for all of the assassin's weapons everything for the Crusades to the French Revolution and beyond. This had to be the greatest find ever. "Edd this can't even be put into words I mean to think we actual found this book. That means this house actually belonged to an assassin at some point." Nazz said.

"How intriguing" Edd collected the other two books and they closed the door. They headed out of the house to see that it was getting late Nazz didn't know they were in there for so long. Well, she was hanging out with Edd so that explains why she did not notice. So the two end up walking back home and along the way they talk.

"Hey, Edd are you able to read any of this?" When Nazz looked into the book, she could only tell what it was by the diagrams the text looked like gibberish.

"I believe so this book is encrypted so it may take some time to decipher it" Edd would at least try to break the code and translate it but still he could only try.

"Hey, Nazz why don't I take the books home with me so I can get started on them" that was a good idea so she handed him the codex. He was about to leave until Nazz stopped him.

"Edd would you like to hangout again tomorrow you know just us" Nazz was trying to remain cool. Edd just looked at her it felt like his heart just stop did she just really ask him out on a date well he knew one them was bound to say it eventually.

"Yes Nazz I would like that very much" Nazz was overjoyed that he said yes.

"So what time should we meet tomorrow?" Edd asked not wanting to be too late or early still punctuality was still something important to him.

"How about at 3 p.m." Not too early and not too late.

"Sounds good" he liked the plan.

"Alright then it's a date" Nazz just realized what she just said "No…no… not a date I mean just two people hanging out together tomorrow."

"Yeah, your right I mean couples go out on dates. Well good night, Nazz sweet dreams" Edd said before walking home.

"Good night to you too" Nazz closed the door and went to her room to flop on the bed. She made a date with Edd for tomorrow and he told her to have sweet dreams. Nazz was so happy that she forgot that he had to meet her parents. That just killed her buzz, but she would worry about next day but for she would get ready for bed. Nazz was about to go to sleep before remembering what Edd said _"Sweet Dreams"_ Oh she was going to have sweet dreams. So she closed her eyes and it was off to dreamland.

**Edd's house **

He was heading upstairs to his room when he phone went off he saw that he missed a text from Eddy.

The text said *Hey where were you we were supposed to start working on the tunnel*

Edd replied saying *He got caught up with Nazz and also said that they didn't go in the basement but they did find a codex and he has a date with Nazz tomorrow.*

Eddy responded saying he was not mad at least she did not go downstairs but he told Edd he had to drop the plans tomorrow and congratulations. They concluded their conversation with a good bight and Edd was off to bed.

End of Day 3

How will Edd survive meeting Nazz's parents?

What surprise await in store for them tomorrow?

Either the suspense's kills me or the Templars will.

**Let me know how I can improve the quality of the story.**


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