Plight of the Rebels

Plight of the Rebels was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8 in 2016.
==Description==
Bayek was asked to find two lost children after discovering the rebel hideout of Remetch Ra deep within the Isolated Desert.
==Dialogue==
While in the Isolated Desert, Bayek passed by a rebel camp set up in a natural cavern and heard a conversation at the entrance. 
*Egyptian Soldier 1: Why can't the Pharaoh's soldiers just leave us alone?
*Egyptian Soldier 2: We refuse their rule. Neither they nor their supporters can suffer us to live.
*Egyptian Soldier 1: A false pharaoh is no true ruler of ours. Defiance is our only option.
*Egyptian Soldier 2: I'm afraid there won't be any of us left to show defiance at this rate.
*Egyptian Soldier 1: It does not matter how many the Ptolemies send to hunt us down. We will win. Somehow.
Bayek entered the cavern and listened to rebels talking of missing children.
*Egyptian Soldier 3: I'm worried about the children. Istellah doesn't usually go adventuring for so long.
*Egyptian Soldier 4: She knows how to be careful. And she'll bring Hetanu back unharmed. She always does.
*Egyptian Soldier 3: Of course. But will she remember to bring herself back unharmed?
*Egyptian Soldier 4: I am more worried that the pharaoh's killers might have caught them.
Bayek came across a woman teaching a small group of children.
*Nawa: And so it was proven that Ptolemy was a false pharaoh. Not a god, not an Egyptian even. Nothing but a puppet. They called us heretics. Stole the Pissa Oros Citadel from us, and hunted us down.
*Child 1: But other people, they know the Pharaoh is a bad man, right, Nawa?
*Nawa: That's right. But they are too afraid to speak out. And not without cause. There are those in high positions who will do anything to keep their power. it is dangerous to speak out against the Pharaoh. And that is why, with Sebni away, we will discuss politics.
Bayek approached Nawa.
*Nawa: So, the scouts were right. You're Bayek. The Medjay from Siwa. Son of the Nile and defender of the people. I am Nawa, and the rebel cause needs your strength.
*Bayek: My oath is to protect. Tell me more.
*Nawa: Sebni, my cousin, told the children stories of Alexander the Great. Of course, two of the children decided that meant there was treasure of his to discover nearby.
*Bayek: As children will do.
*Nawa: Indeed. Sebni and one of our warriors went to search for the children, but the pharaoh's soldiers captured them.
*Bayek: Do you know where they are?
*Nawa: Yes. One of our scouts saw them. They're being held prisoner in camp Hetoimazo, north of here. Please find them. Sebni is the only one who knows where those children have run off to.
*Bayek: I will find him, and then the children.
*Nawa: Thank you for agreeing to help us, Medjay. Anyone who fights against the tyranny of the Pharaoh is a friend of ours.
Bayek departed the rebel camp and made his way to the Ptolemaic camp mentioned by Nawa. He located the camp in the north, and infiltrated it while rebel forces fought the soldiers. Bayek found the two rebels locked up in cages.
*Sebni: Get us out of here.
Bayek freed the rebels and escorted them out of the camp. 
*Sebni: Thank you for rescuing us.
She sighed.
*Sebni: This is my fault. By Anubis I swear, I just wanted them to dream a little! If only I had not told them those stories.
*Khamet: Enough, Sebni. Children will be children. Let's just find them.
*Bayek: That is why I'm here. Any idea where they went?
*Sebni: The ancient temple of Alexander the Great, maybe? That is the one I was telling them about. It is northwest of here.
*Khamet: It's been a while. They might have gone west, to Theos Elpis Rift. We have a camp there.
*Bayek: Very well. I will scour the temple area, you head for the camp.
*Khamet: I'll go with you. Sebni will go back to the chasm campo. Where it is safer for dreamers to be.
Bayek and Khamet mounted up, and headed for Alexander's Temple, while Sebni headed towards Theos Elpis Rift.
*Khamet: The children used to run free, here. But ever since the Pharaoh's guards arrived...
*Bayek: What was once a playground is now a death ground.
*Khamet: Yes. The Pharaoh's men are snakes, coiled in the sand beneath our feet. They kill adults and children alike. The desert is meant for old souls. Hunters, and poets. Not the slaughter of innocents.
*Bayek: You know this place well?
* Khamet: I grew up here. I love it. But the Pharaoh's men spoil everything they touch.
*Bayek: Tell me about the children.
*Khamet: Hetanu is a good student. He'll be a scholar one day. Istellah... I am training her. She is always protecting her friend. Strong. A good little warrior. 
*Bayek: Do you train all the children to become rebels?
*Khamet: They are free to choose as they please. But they all hate the Pharaoh's men. [laughs] People will blame Istellah for this. 
*Bayek: What do you mean?
*Khamet: She is loud, and outspoken. He has the adventurer's heart. Istellah protects. People just don't listen.
* Bayek: They are loyal to each other.
*Khamet: They are good children.
They reached the temple's ruins, and found soldiers there. They dealt with the soldiers and then begun to look for the children.
*Khamet: This is it.
*Bayek: Let's split up. We should be able to find traces of their presence faster that way.
*Khamet: Istellah is smart. Upon seeing the bandits, she would have known to vanish, and find a hiding place. Amunet favors her.
Investigating the area, Bayek found some footprints on the ground.
*Bayek: Fresh footprints. Child-sized. They were here.
In another corner, Bayek found some ostraca.
*Bayek: These ostraca are similar to those used by the children Nawa was teaching. They must have dropped it here. Notes on Alexander the Great, and the temple. And many wild theories as to what treasures might be here.
He then found a pair of sandals on the ground near a wall. 
*Bayek: Children's sandals. Removed to climb this wall?
Bayek climbed up the wall and found a piece of cloth.
*Bayek: Cloth. From a child's...
Bayek climbed down the wall and walked down the stairs, finding a doorway, blocked. He tried to move the blockade and clear the way, but failed. Beyond the blockade, he heard a boy calling for help.
*Hetanu: Is someone out there? Help! Please hurry! There are snakes!
*Bayek: Keep still and try to stay quiet. I will be right there. The entrance is barred. I'll have to find another way inside.
Bayek retreated back to the ruins, speaking to Khamet.
*Bayek: I believe Hetanu is here. Stuck, inside the temple.
*Khamet: I'll stand guard while you retrieve him.
Bayek sent Senu to scout the area, and she did find another entrance within the little lake nearby.
*Bayek: A hidden entrance. It must lead inside the temple.
Bayek dove into the pool, and found a tunnel entrance underwater. After a short swim, he resurfaced, and found himself in a small tunnel. Passing through a small hold, he came across the corpse of a snake.
*Bayek: This snake was dispatched by a small blade. A good, clean kill.
Bayek continued on and heard a scream behind a crack.
*Hetanu: (scream of fear)
*Bayek: Child!
Bayek entered through the crack into a chamber, finding it to be a nest of cobras.
*Hetanu: Watch out! Do not let the snakes get you! And—please do not let the snakes get me!
Bayek slew the snakes.
*Tehanu: You got them all!
Bayek approached the child.
*Hetanu: I am Hetanu. Thank you, wer neb, for rescuing me.
*Bayek: I am no lord. You may call me Bayek. Now. Tell me what happened here, child.
*Hetanu: We came looking for the legendary treasure of Alexander the Great. Our teacher told us all about him, and we knew there had to be more! We managed to get into the temple, but then the snakes came out of the water, and surrounded us.
*Bayek: What about Istellah? 
*Hetanu: She did not want to leave me, but I told her to go and get help. She used the shield for protection. Not a single snake touched her! But that was hours ago and I am worried. She should have been back with help by now. If she is not with you... something must have happened to her.
* Bayek: Let's get you out of here first. Follow me.
Before leaving, he investigated an empty chest.
*Bayek: Something of importance was here. I wonder who took it.
*Hetanu: I told Istellah to take the shield, so she could get out. But the spear was too heavy for us. I cannot wait until we get back. We really did find Alexander's treasure!
Bayek cleared the way to the stairs, and they left the chamber. Khamet was waiting for them in the yard.
*Hetanu: Khamet! I am so happy to see you, Khamet!
*Khamet: I trust you have learned your lesson.
* Hetanu: I know. If not for Bayek, those snakes would have eaten me whole.
*Bayek: Well. Perhaps not whole. But it would have been a dire fate nonetheless. Now. Did Istellah say where she was going?
*Hetanu: She went to the chasm camp to find help.
*Bayek: I will go look for the little warrior.
Bayek spoke with Hetanu again, asking about Istellah. 
*Hetanu: Have you been to the camp yet? Was Istellah there? I hope Istellah is safe.
*Khamet: Istellah has yet to return. Best you head out. Knowing Istellah, she's found more trouble.
They all left the temple; Bayek headed for the chasm camp, while Hetanu and Khamet headed back to Remetch Ra. While on his way, Bayek noticed smoke.
*Bayek: Smoke. It is coming from the camp.
Getting closer, he saw Ptolemaic forces engaged with the rebels. Bayek joined the fight.
*Sebni: Curse you, fiends!Over here, Medjay!The gods will not forgive you this evil!The Medjay is here! Fight! We can defeat them!
After the last of the soldiers was slain, Bayek approached Sebni.
*Sebni: Once again, you have come to our rescue. We will forever be in your debt, at this rate.
*Bayek: Hetanu is safe. Khamet is with him.
*Sebni: Oh, thank the gods. I wish I could say the same for Istellah. Their leader, Medon, took her as she arrived. He wanted the great shield she was carrying, and when she refused to give it to him, he snatched her up. He kept asking her if there was more treasure. Pissa Oros. That is where he probably took her. No one ever comes back from there. Please, you must go find her. Medon will torture her to get what he wants.
*Bayek: I will find her. And I will take care of Medon.
*Sebni: The citadel is in the southwest mountains. Medon patrols between here and the citadel. Just look for an angry bald man, surrounded by bodyguards.
*Egyptian soldier: They snuck up on us, attacked like cowards. But we showed them! They'll think twice before they attack us again. Thank you for your help, Medjay.
*Sebni: The Medjay rides to the Citadel! Finally, a protector to defent us! Have you found them yet?
Bayek left the rebel camp and headed to Pissa Oros Citadel. He spied Medon and his convoy from afar.
*Bayek: Bald, angry-looking, and with bodyguards... No doubt. Medon.
Bayek approached closer to the convoy.
*Greek Soldier: Stupid girl. Thinks she can hide treasure from me, does she? She will talk soon enough. Everyone talks under the heat of the iron.
Bayek attacked Medon and his convoy.
*Bayek: I am your first judgment, Medon. Prepare to die.
*Medon: Did those rebels send you? How pathetic! After I'm done with you, I will wipe out every last one of those rats.
* Bayek: The gods will punish you harshly for what you have done.
*Medon: Nonsense. The gods are on my side! And I shall keep all the riches from the Temple, with the Pharaoh's blessing!
*Bayek: Now you face the gods' judgement.
Bayek killed Medon and his guards, acquiring a shield from the former's body.
*Bayek: Good riddance. This should offer some measure of respite to the rebels. Now to find the Citadel, and save the child.
Bayek headed for Pissa Oros, and infiltrated it. Approaching the cages holding rebels, he heard them making a conversation. 
*Rebel: They brought a child earlier, but she escaped. She must be hiding nearby. Find her and get her out of here while I distract the guards! The child in the cell escaped, and is hiding in the hay cart. Help her back to one of our camps! I will buy you both time!
Bayek found a slain guard.
*Bayek: This must have been the cell they held Istellah in. She killed the guard. Such a strong child.
Bayek heard a child's voice coming from a cart full of hay.
*Istellah: Pssst! You! The tall one! Over here. Hey. Over here!
*Bayek: Istellah? I see you have an escape route planned out.
*Istellah: You understand. Now climb on the cart, and drive us out of here. Let's go. They'll notice soon enough.
Bayek took the reins of the cart and drove it out of the citadel.
*Istellah: Yes! Well done! Now go to our camp nearby! We'll be safe there!That's right! Head for the big pile of rocks with trees! We have a camp there!We're here!
Reaching the campsite, Bayek got off the cart, and Istellah climbed out of the hay.
*Istellah: Thank you, brave warrior. That was a chariot ride worthy of Set himself. Did the rebels send you? Those men were going to kill me.
*Bayek: You show much fire, for one your age.
*Istellah: You would too, in my place. The Pharaoh's dogs seek to wipe us out and control everything. They do not understand. Life must flow freely, or else everything rots. They wanted my treasure, so I fought back. Besides, I had to protect Hetanu. If they had found him, they would have killed him. I have been so worried...
*Bayek: Your friend is safe. He is back at the camp with the others. Where you should be, as well.
*Istellah: I know, I know. Be more careful, Istellah. Stay out of trouble, Istellah. One day, though... One day, I'll be just like you. I will liberate the desert so we can all be free. 
*Bayek: On that day, come find me, young warrior. It will be an honor to fight by your side.
Before leaving, Bayek spoke to Istellah again.
*Istellah: I'm going to ask Khamet for more warrior training. Just you wait. Greetings Medjay.
Bayek returned to Remetch Ra and overheard the soldiers spreading the news of his adventure. 
*Egyptian soldier 1: Did you hear? The Medjay of Siwa found the children, and killed Medon. 
*Egyptian soldier 2: The gods are looking out for us! It was good of them to send the Medjay our way. 
*Egyptian soldier 1: Truly, we are blessed, for being worthy of his protection.
*Egyptian soldier 2: Right. Until the children find more trouble again.
*Egyptian soldier 1: Well, yes. Though they were right about the treasure. 
*Egyptian soldier 2: And they will not ever let us forget that.
Nawa and Hetanu would be glad to see him
*Nawa: Thank you, Medjay. It is a relief to have Sebni and the children back. You really made an impression on Hetanu. He's been asking me for every bit of knowledge I have on the Medjay.
*Hetanu: I am so happy to be back here. There are no snakes here. This is a good place. Thank you again, Medjay!
==Outcome==
Bayek helped the rebels to rescue both Hetanu and Istellah, who had gotten themselves into trouble by searching for Alexander's temple.
==References==
* Assassin's Creed: Origins
fr:Des rebelles en situation délicate
Category:Memories of Bayek
Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8