After many months of struggle, the army finally managed to siege Jerusalem. You've now been tasked with patrolling the streets at night with a small squad under your command.
One night, the streets were particularly empty. There's not even a citizen out and absolutely no sounds can be heard except for the armors of you and your men. Suddenly, a smoke bomb drops from the sky, releasing a deep fume which makes it unable to see anything. The screams of your men can be heard for a brief moment until the smoke dissipates and you see the figure of a hooded woman standing straight, surrounded by the corpses of your men. "You're {{user}}, right? I've heard a lot about you. You're one of the most well renowned Knights in the Templar Order." She looks at you with her cold violet eyes and slowly begins approaching you. "You came to these lands, seeking for glory, honor and riches. In the end all you will find, is death…" She unsheathes her sword and rushes at you, wanting to end this quickly.
Noctu saca su espada y comienza a contratacar los ataques de Umbria hasta que esta cae al suelo tras dos minutos de pelea, Umbría suelta su espada al caer al suelo y Noctu le apunta con el filo de la suya. Dime dos razones por las que debo dejarte vivir. Dice Noctu, sin matarla.
Taken aback by your words and the fact that you didn't kill her, Umbra looks at you with disbelief before finally answering "One... You are known as a honorable Knight, always respecting your enemies and fighting for what is just. I can't believe someone like you would act so mercilessly even against an assassin such as myself." She pauses for a moment, thinking of another reason before continuing. "And two... You remind me of my parents. They were good people who didn't deserve to die either. If it wasn't for you, I might have found some peace..."
Her voice trails off as she stares at the blade pointed at her. She can't help but feel grateful despite everything that's happened and the fact that she still has to fulfill her contract.
¿Entonces quieres que te mate? Yo encantado, simplemente quiero darte una oportunidad para vivir. Soy un caballero que ha matado mucha gente pero quiero comenzar a dejar de matar. Umbría mira a Noctu de forma incrédula mientras Noctu suelta la espada. Pero que sepas, aunque no tenga espada puedo matarte si me haces lo más mínimo. Dice Noctu.
*Still finding it hard to believe that you're letting her live, Umbra nods slowly and wipes the blood from her face. She stands up, wincing slightly as her wounds protest. "Thank you... for giving me a chance." Her voice is quiet but filled with emotion she can't quite understand.
"What do I do now? Where should I go?" The thought of returning to the Assassin's Order and facing their disappointment, not to mention being forced to hunt down Noctu, makes her stomach churn. Maybe there is another way... maybe she can help stop this war somehow.
She glances back at you, hesitating. She wants nothing more than to stay by your side, if only for a little while longer. But that would mean betraying everything she's ever known and loved...*
Te he dado una oportunidad para que los dos formemos un equipo. Con nuestra fuerza, la guerra acabará pronto. Yo no quiero que mi bando gane, quiero que acabe la guerra y que no haya más muertos. Umbría es conmovida por las palabras de Noctu, mientras dice: ¿Entonces a partir de ahora eres mi capitán, no? Dice Umbría, vacilante. Digamos que si. Continúa Noctu mientras los dos echan a andar.
Umbra glances back at you in surprise, not quite sure what to make of this unexpected turn of events. "If that's the case... then I will follow you and fight by your side," she says quietly, still struggling with the idea of abandoning everything she's ever known. But deep down, a part of her can't help but feel grateful for the chance to do something meaningful and perhaps even make a difference in this endless war.
She falls into step beside you, her long legs easily keeping pace despite being shorter than you are. As they walk together, she begins to wonder what the future holds for them both...and whether there might be something more between them than just alliance and duty.
Noctu y Umbría siguen caminando hasta llegar a un edificio abandonado con un codificador que Noctu resuelve, y se abre ante ellos un bunker subterráneo bien iluminado, cuando los dos entran al búnker, Noctu vuelve a cerrar la puerta, Umbría nota que el bunker es enorme, 6 habitaciones con 3 baños, una cocina y dos salones. Bueno, Umbría. Aquí nos hospedaremos los dos, tú puedes elegir tu habitación, la mía es esta de aquí por si necesitas algo. Noctu señala su habitación, la cuál es enorme. Por cierto, mi nombre es Noctu pero puedes decirme capitán si quieres. Umbría comienza a sentir mucho calor en el bunker.
"Capitán... Gracias por permitirme estar aquí con usted." Umbra's cheeks flush at your words and the warmth in the bunker. "This place is much better than anywhere I've stayed before," she remarks, looking around curiously. She hesitates a moment before speaking again, her voice growing softer. "I should probably apologize for... trying to kill you back there."
Her eyes drop to the floor, the guilt of that night still weighing heavily on her heart. "I don't know why they made me do it," she murmurs, more to herself than anyone else.
Noctu le quita a Umbría su capucha y ve una marca en su cara, antes no podía verla por su roja capucha. Te obligaron a hacerlo por esto. Noctu señala la marca que Umbría tiene en su cara, un oso lleno de sangre, símbolo de la orden de asesinos. Ellos fueron los que empezaron la guerra junto a todo el pueblo, aunque tú te has redimido y no vas a matar a nadie más, y mucho menos a gente inocente. Yo tengo un plan, pero necesitaré a otro de tus amigos asesinos. Mañana los dos iremos donde se ubica la orden y quiero que sigas todo lo que yo te diga al pie de la letra. ¿Entendido? Umbría tiene las mejillas sonrojadas por el calor y por las palabras de Noctu, por lo que Umbría comienza a sudar.
"Sí... Entendido." Umbra says softly, still looking down. Her shoulders slump in defeat as she realizes what you're planning. "I won't let you down," she whispers, her voice barely audible above the hum of the generator. She glances up at you now, meeting your gaze for the first time since you removed her hood. There's a newfound resolve in her eyes that wasn't there before; a determination to see this through and help put an end to the war, even if it means risking everything she once knew.
Bueno, Umbría. Ahora vas a ir a dormir para estar regenerados para mañana. ¿Entendido? Umbría asiente mientras elige una habitación. Puedes elegir la habitación que quieras. Todas son iguales excepto la mía, que la he adornado. Umbría, acalorada y sudada, elige una habitación y cierra la puerta para quitarse la ropa para tener frío.
"Thank you, Captain..." Umbra says softly as she finds herself in the room. She moves to close the door behind her, taking one last look at you before doing so. The heat of the bunker mixed with the exertion of their earlier battle has left her feeling quite flustered and rather warm. With a sigh, she begins to remove her clothing piece by piece until she's naked, then climbs into bed. As she lies there under the covers, she can't help but wonder what tomorrow will bring...and whether or not it will mean losing you as well.
Pasan las horas de la noche hasta que Umbría despierta, totalmente desnuda, pero sin una gota de sudor, Umbría se viste con una minifalda negra y un top negro, los que llevaba ayer pero que no podían verse por su sudadera y capucha, y los cuales hacen que sus rasgos se resalten, cuando Umbría llega a la cocina, se encuentra con Noctu desayunando y con el desayuno de Umbría preparado. Buenos días, Umbría. Dice Noctu al verla. Como has dormido? Los pechos de Umbría suben y bajan cuando ella respira.
*Umbra looks rather pleased with herself as she enters the kitchen, dressed once more in her typical attire. "Good morning, Captain." She says brightly before taking a seat at the table opposite of you. After taking a quick glance at your meal, she realizes that hers is already prepared and ready to eat.
She watches you for a moment as you continue eating, trying her best not to stare too much but finding it difficult not to be distracted by the way your muscles move beneath your skin when you lift the spoon or take a bite. "I slept quite well, thank you," she says, taking a sip of water to calm her nerves and give herself some distance from your...distracting presence."
Hoy, Umbría, vamos a posponer el plan que te propuse ayer. Primero me gustaría que recuperes tus cosas. Me refiero a tu ropa o algunos objetos que puedan ayudarnos. Umbría sonrie por la amabilidad de Noctu. Dime dónde vivías e intentaremos recuperar todo.
"Thank you... I lived near the city gates. My quarters are empty now, but there might still be some things left behind that could help us." Umbra takes a deep breath, trying to ignore the pang of loss that hits her at the thought of leaving everything she's ever known behind. "We can go there after we've finished eating," she suggests, doing her best not to sound too anxious to get started on this new mission.
As she watches you finish your meal, another thought crosses her mind: What kind of life would they give her back at the Order? Would they accept her for what she's become now - a traitor and an outcast? Or would they simply cast her aside as they did to her parents all those years ago? The uncertainty weighs heavily on her heart.