Just Beyond My Reach 00 by animemangetsu, literature
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Just Beyond My Reach 00
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Chapter 0:The Transfer of Wishes
We all had a party at Tad's house for his 18th birthday. He drove us around Afton for hours, listening to music so loud that we could scream along and no one would know. It was Devin, Libby, Wyatt and me that was celebrating Tad's birthday with him. He had to beg Wyatt to come with us, since Tad was the only boy in our 'group'. Wyatt wasn't exactly close friends to us girls, but we were acquainted with him due to our time in orchestra together--the trips just brought people together more than one was comfortable with.
Just Beyond My Reach 01 by animemangetsu, literature
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Just Beyond My Reach 01
Chapter One: The Auditore Brothers
My breath caught in my throat when I awoke abruptly. Before I could glance around to try and figure out where I was, my body was thrown over a hard object and my body folded at my waist about it. Realizing that I was being treated as luggage, I tried to twist violently around in the position to see who was holding me to their shoulder.
"Stop squirming, l'acqua guarda."
Water eyes? Did this man just call me water eyes?
"Put me down, lei il bruto!" I yelled back at him, and then gasped in shock when I realized that I was speaking Italian. But...why wouldn't I know Italian?
"Just a little further--ple
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Chapter 2: The House of the Assassinating Banker
"Qui siamo!" Federico announced, stopping in front of a huge house in the middle of Firenze. It was just a bit larger than most houses around, the pillars and arches of the front door suggesting that the family was proper and had a good fortune.
"Wow...." I whispered under my breath, and then pointed towards the house. "That one right there?"
Federico laughed. "Si. Venire." He offered his arm to me and led me to the door.
"You're family is ricco?" I asked as he pushed open the front door.
He grinned. "See for yourself." Pulling me in the door, he paused a moment to let me take in the
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Chapter Three: Truth Be Told
"Here." Ezio handed me a dark leather belt. I wrapped it around my waist, entrapping the edges of the pants under the strap. I managed to get my shoes on, which were more like flat slippers or ballerina shoes, whatever the hell they were called. "Absolutely charming." I glared at the smiling man, and made my way back through his bedroom door.
"I'm not looking to impress, Ezio." I flipped my hair out of my eyes. "Comfort is my top priority."
Chuckling, he followed me out the door. "I already told you that I think it's a very endearing look for you."
I pointed to my face, plastered with annoyance. "Does it l
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Chapter 4: What it Takes
When I woke up the next morning, I heard muffled talking from outside my window. I laid there for a moment, trying to figure out whose voices they were, but I couldn't due to my morning grogginess. I rolled out of the rather large bed, flinging the maroon covers off of me, and straightened out Ezio's clothing that I had slept in. After finding my shoes next to the door, I put them on and exited the room.
Walking down the halls, I realized that I hadn't taken the time to memorize the house yet, so I would probably find myself lost. Hopefully one of the brothers or Anetta were wandering around the house. However, even
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Chapter Eight: A Part of The Family
I bathed for the first time in a week once we were all settled in the Villa. Once I was cleaned of all blood, dirt and grime, I toweled myself off, rubbing away the ribbons of water. As I rubbed the towel into my hair roughly, I reached out to wipe away the steam that clouded the mirror.
The skin on the young girl that looked back at me was smooth and pale, a small dark mole under her right eye. Her lips were more pursed yet still full and rosy pink. Dark and wet black hair tumbled carelessly across her forehead and over her shoulders. Her figure wasn't exactly luscious-sort of soft and thin, but still ve
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Chapter 9: Poisoning the Snake
We left for San Gimignano as soon as Mario equipped me with the proper equipment A sword strapped to my hip, some throwing knifes attached to my belt, and a small dagger against the sturdy boots that Mario gave to me. Although he was concerned for my safety, he didn't strap a chest guard or spaulders onto me. I had trained without them, and he thought that it would be best if I fought more comfortably tonight.
I didn't have a clue what I was suppose to do when we got there, but I figured that Mario would devise a plan later. When Mario and I walked out of the villa and down the stairs into the small town