The Snake Sheds His Skin

The Snake Sheds His Skin was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2018 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
==Description==
With the Armor of the Fallen reassembled, Kassandra acquired the means to bypass the Tartaros Veil, and with it the means to put an end to the Monger's actions against the underworld.
==Dialogue==
Kassandra traveled to the Lost Temple of Nyx to reconvene with Elpenor and confront the Monger. She donned the completed Armor of the Fallen and penetrated the Tartaros Veil, finding Elpenor already inside.
*Elpenor: You look fabulous. Now, let me tell you my plan to catch the Monger.
<tabber>
|-|Tell me the plan.=
*Kassandra: Let's hear it. I'm ready.
|-|You shouldn't be making the plans.=
*Kassandra: Last I checked, you needed help getting bloodstains out of your clothes. Should you really be coming up with strategies for storming temples?
*Elpenor: Like it or not, I know the underworld and its enemies far better than you do. Try to work with me here.
*Kassandra: Fine.
</tabber>
*Elpenor: Exceptional. I'll distract the prisoners while you head straight to the Monger. We can't let him escape. Once you defeat him, take him to the deepest abyss of Tartaros. You'll have to pass through the Entrails of Gaia to get there.
*Kassandra: Entrails of... Never mind, let's go.
Kassandra and Elpenor drew their weapons and charged inside.
<tabber>
|-|(plan followed)=
Elpenor engaged the escaped prisoners and cleared the way for Kassandra to chase the Monger.
*The Monger: Fuck!
*Kassandra: Monger... Ugly in life, ugly in death.
*The Monger: I can't believe you're working with that fucking jellyfish, Elpenor! Ha! Took you long enough to find me, fuckface. What's the matter? Need the hetaerae to do your fighting for you?
*Kassandra: This time, I'll tear you to shreds.
Kassandra killed his support and inflicted wounds on the Monger.
*Kassandra: Hades wants you back in Tartaros where you belong.
*The Monger: Ha! Hades doesn't fuckin' care.
Kassandra wounded him some more.
*The Monger: You can't kill the Cult.
Kassandra inflicted deep wounds, enraging him.
*Kassandra: You fought better the first time I killed you
*The Monger: Fuck you!
Kassandra reduced him to the last of his strength.
*The Monger: I'm gonna do to you what I wanted to do to your mother.
After a long battle, Kassandra finally subdued the Monger.
*The Monger: No!
*Kassandra: Elpenor's been waiting for your head.
Kassandra confirmed the Monger was defeated and slung his body over her shoulder, carrying him out of the Lost Temple of Nyx.
|-|(plan ignored)=
Kassandra ignored Elpenors plan and fought with him against the prisoners.
*Elpenor: Thank you for the assistance, but as I told you, I can take care of these guards on my own.
Together they defeated the gurads.
*Elpenor: Get to the Monger like we planned!
Another group of guards attacked and Kassandra attacked and defeated them, ignoring Elpenor ranting.
*Elpenor: Kassandra! I told you I'd take are of these guards. Go, get the Monger!
A third group of enemies attacked the two, but they also were killed by Kassandra and Elpenor.
*Elpenor: What part of letting me handle the other prisoners didn't you understand? Let's get to the Monger - quickly now!
Elpenor ran further into the temple in hope it wasn't to late to catch the Monger. Kassandra followed, only to find a frustrated Elpenor.
*Elpenor: Don't tell me the Monger got away. I told you I would take care of his guards
Kassandra tracked down the Monger in the Stables of the Immortal Stallions and approached him.
*The Monger: Ha! Took you long enough to find me, fuckface. What's the matter? Need the hetaerae to do your fighting for you?
*Kassandra: This time, I'll tear you to shreds.
Kassandra wounded him some more.
*The Monger: You can't kill the Cult.
Kassandra inflicted deep wounds, enraging him.
*Kassandra: You fought better the first time I killed you
*The Monger: Fuck you!
Kassandra reduced him to the last of his strength.
*The Monger: I'm gonna do to you what I wanted to do to your mother.
After a long battle, Kassandra finally subdued the Monger.
*The Monger: No!
*Kassandra: Elpenor's been waiting for your head.
Kassandra confirmed the Monger was defeated and slung his body over her shoulder and left towards the Entrails of Gaia.
</tabber>
Kassandra journeyed through the Entrails of Gaia to the point above the deepest abyss of Tartaros. Kassandra cast the Monger into the abyss, and Elpenor joined her to take stock of their victory.
<tabber>
|-|Followed the plan=
*Elpenor: We make a good pair. At first I was worried you wouldn't stick to the plan—you haven't been very trusting of me.
|-|Broke the plan=
*Elpenor: We had a plan to keep the Monger from escaping. You should have trusted me!
</tabber>
*Kassandra: Can you really blame me? You and the Cult destroyed my life.
<tabber>
|-|Cleared path for Elpenor in Kronos' Treasury?=
*Elpenor: I understand, but tell me you see that I've changed. That I'm trying to do good in death where I failed in life. I cannot move on without your acceptance.
|-|Abandoned Elpenor in Kronos' Treasury?=
*Elpenor: I have done nothing but try to redeem myself in your eyes. But still, you refuse to give me a chance.
</tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Kill – To Tartaros with you.=
*Kassandra: I've heard enough of your lies for two lifetimes.
Kassandra swiftly kicked Elpenor off the cliff into the abyss of death below. Elpenor screamed while Hades simply clapped.
*Hades: I always find it satisfying to best an adversary twice, don't you?
Poseidon joined them. Hades had won their wager regarding Elpenor's fate.
*Poseidon: Enough gloating, brother. She already kicked him in the pit. You won the bet.
He flipped Hades a coin.
*Hades: Elpenor. What a useless pawn.
|-|I can see you've changed.=
*Kassandra: I suppose... you have changed. A bit.
*Elpenor: My dear Eagle Bearer, you have no idea what your forgiveness means to me.
*Kassandra: Who said anything about forgiveness?
*Elpenor: I feel as though I can finally move on.
Hades joined them.
*Elpenor: Hades! I—we returned the Monger to Tartaros for you, just as you asked.
*Hades: I made no such request.
*Elpenor: But you referred to the Monger as a thorn in your side.
*Hades: And you inferred that I wanted him returned. Clearly you still have much to learn, Elpenor. We'll discuss this later at my palace.
*Elpenor: Still, I'm on my way to eternal peace, thanks to you.
Elpenor took his leave as Poseidon arrived to join Kassandra and Hades. He had won their wager regarding Elpenor's fate.
*Poseidon: I believe you're forgetting something, brother?
Hades flipped him a coin while staring down Kassandra.
*Hades: Why would you help your enemy find peace?
</tabber>
*Kassandra: I thought you and Elpenor were working together.
*Hades: Elpenor was merely a means to further along your far more interesting journey.
*Kassandra: Any chance this means you'll teach me more about the Staff now?
*Hades: Patience, Keeper. A few more twists are still to come along your path. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
<tabber>
|-|This isn't theater.=
*Kassandra: First Elpenor, now you. I am so sick of everyone using my life for their entertainment.
*Hades: It's far more than that.
|-|You're testing me.=
*Kassandra: You used Elpenor as some sort of trial for me.
*Hades: Close. But the Fates wove your path with a defter hand than that.
</tabber>
*Kassandra: What are you talking about?
*Hades: You'll know soon enough.
Hades and Poseidon took their leave of Kassandra.
==Outcome==
Kassandra defeated the Monger for a second time, this time casting him into the depths of Tartaros. She either sentenced Elpenor to the same fate or allowed him to continue his path of redemption.
==References==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey - The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades
Category:Memories of Kassandra
Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5