" It seems that Kings, heroes and legends could not get the job done " Said Lug.
" Does that mean you have given up? " Said the Morrigan.
" Not on your existence " Said Lug " but I think it is time to shake things up a bit. Let us see if an assassin can get the job done. Morrigan bring me the founder of the old man of the mountain "
" As you wish " Said the Morrigan, and than put her right hand forth.
Later.
Jacob was taking a walk in a forest. This time alone.
" Man. Master sure is busy helping King Arthur with the court and other politics, and Mordred, and the others are also busy today " Said Jacob.
" Well at least you have me to talk to " Said Azrael.
" Yeah. How can I forget about the freeloader inside my body "
" You know. You have a lot of nerve talking to an archangel like that "
But before Jacob could answer Azrael. Jacob noticed, what seemed to be a old man ahead on the road he was walking. The old man's face was covered with a hood, and his whole body was covered by a cloak. Jacob could see that the old man was wearing some armor under the cloak, and he had a giant sword at his left hip. The old man was holding a cane.
Jacob walked up to the stranger, and said " hey there mister. Do you need some help?. It is also the duty of us squires to help those in need "
The old man just looked at Jacob, and then Azrael said " Jacob. Be extremely careful. For this old man is no ordinary geezer. He is in fact a legendary assassin that kills other assassins. You could also say that he is me in human form. His name is Hassan-i Sabbah "
Jacob started to sweat a little, and then the old man Said " I see that we are of the same people "
" Wait... does that make you my grandfather? "
" Who is your father? "
" My father is the archangel Gabriel ".
" Then I am most certainly not your grandfather " Said the old man in a strict tone.
" Why? " Said Jacob in a sad tone.
" For me to be your grandfather. Means that I am the father of an archangel, and in this case. That archangel, is God's beloved messenger. Who revealed God's words to the last prophet. It would be the height of arrogance. For me to be your grandfather " Said the old man.
" Honestly. I do not mind you being Jacob's grandfather " Said Gabriel from behind the old man.
The old man quickly turned around, and bowed before Gabriel.
" Beloved messenger. Know that I shall not cause any harm to your son, and I think, it would be disrespectful to you (Oh beloved messenger) if I were to become your son's grandfather " Said the old man.
" Not at all. I would say it would make my son very happy. As you can see for yourself " Said Gabriel.
The old man looked back, and saw that Jacob had a huge and warm smile, on his face.
" But stil…. " Said the old man.
" Listen to me oh great founder of the old man of the mountain. If you are willing. From this day forward. You shall be known as my sons grandfather " Said Gabriel.
" Then I (Hassan-i Sabbah). The founder, and the first Hassan. Humbly accept the responsibility, and title of being your son's grandfather "
Jacob then hugged his new grandfather on his back, and then said " Grandfather! "
Gabriel nodded and smiled, and then Said " For now I shall release you of your current state, but worry not. I am sure you and my son will meet again one day "
The old man stood back up. Looked at Jacob. Put his left hand on Jacob's head, and then Said " I will see you one day, my grandchild "
" See you soon. gramps " Said Jacob with a smile.
The old man then turned towards Gabriel.
Gabriel put his right hand forward, and then with a snap. The old man turned back into dust.
" Well my son. It now seems that you have a grandfather "
" Yep, and I can not wait to meet him again, but for now I better hurry back to Camelot or my master may get worried "
Jacob then gave his father a hug, and then ran towards Camelot.
Gabriel now had a worried look on his face.
Gabriel then disappeared in a white light.
" Well. That was a total bust " Said Lug while looking at the waters in the Morrigan's Cave. Having seen everything that had happened.
" I thought you would be more angry " Said the Morrigan.
" Me angry?. I never get angry "
The Morrigan crossed her arms, and lifted her left eyebrow.
" Fine, but besides. I could never provoke Gabriel. For that would be a fight that I would have a snowball chance in hell of winning "
" And yet you attack his son "
" Just like any parent. Gabriel know that his son has to experience certain things, so that his son can grow as a person, and become wiser, or at least that is, why I think Gabriel has not killed me, or it could be that he is not allowed to kill me, but regardless. Today was a failure as well, so I just have to be patient " Said Lug with a smile.