#juno assassin's creed

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[teecupangel]

I'm looking at all the "Desmond's sad familial situation" posts here and... Let's fix it a bit, shall we? I mean, insomuch as it's possible in AC 'verse. Potential parental figures for Desmond (cause Isu bullshit, Sage bullshit, time travel shenenigans, etc): Hades, Aita, Sigurd, Hytham, Machiavelli, Shay Cormac

Me at seeing Hades and Aita on the list: ……… yeeaaahhh, they’d probably be better fathers than William Miles.

So let’s tackle each one and see how we can set them up:

Hades:

Hades in AC Odyssey is a dick BUT he does love Persephone. (Persephone though… that’s another story). So, in this setup, let’s say Desmond is Hades and Persephone’s child. Now, they’re commonly known to have two children: Zagreus and Melinoë.

Zagreus would be fun because there are records that state he isn’t Hades’ son but Zeus’ (Tinia) (Melinoë too but that’s because the Orphics believe that Zeus and Hades are the same god). And his death was orchestrated by Hera (Juno) where he was torn to pieces but Athena (Minerva) managed to save his heart which he gave to Zeus. From that heart, Dionysus was born. A little bit of AC Isu-ness sprinkled in this story and we will have an easy “Desmond is actually the Sage of Zagreus” setup instead. Juno had Zagreus killed because Tinia was planning to have Zagreus join them as part of the Capitoline Triad and Juno assumed she was going to be kicked out, not realizing that Tinia’s plan was for him to step down and let Zagreus take over his projects. Minerva (his aunt/half-sister) managed to save his ‘heart’, putting him in a prototype version of the ‘Mead’ and that’s how she changed course in terms of preparing for the Solar Flare. In this scenario, we can also add that Desmond’s main three ancestors (and Edward as well since he died before his grandson was born) were the Sages of Zagreus.

For Melinoë, there are a lot of similarities between her and Hecate. In this setup, Desmond was reborn as Melinoë and she’s Hades and Persephone’s daughter. To make it more interesting, Hades isn’t sure if she’s really his daughter as there are rumors that she might be Zeus’ daughter instead. Because of this, Hades is distant but gives her anything she wants. Persephone doesn’t like her and ignores her so the one person who is actually her usual companion is Hecate. This will setup a more ‘caring aunt that may have an agenda of her own’ Hecate and Desmond/Melinoë relationship.

Another child that is supposed Hades’ (and Persephone’s according to the Orphics) is Macaria. Not much is known to Macaria other than she’s associated with ‘blessed death’ so this is the setup where Hades will be the doting father to her either because he’s sure she’s his daughter or maybe because she looks a lot like Persephone. She can have whatever she wants and can do whatever she wants as long as she does not leave the Underworld.

Regardless of which child Desmond is reborn as, the main plot could probably be: leave the Underworld to find his ancestors who should be in Elysium, maybe pretend to be visiting dear sweet mother.

Aita:

We’re basing this on the idea of him being Aita and Juno’s biological son which we have covered here.

For all the less than savory (to put it mildly) things Juno and Aita have done, they still loved their son as much as an Isu can love their offspring because he’s a product of their love.

So they would definitely spoil him and, really, the only real problem they have with their son is that he tends to be nice to the slaves.

All the while, Desmond is so, so confused by what’s happening and he’s trying to pretend to be a dutiful son because he doesn’t want Juno and Aita to realize something is wrong but this also means that he’s kinda, sorta, enjoying all the affection? It’s a really, really strange complicated feeling, that’s for damn sure.

Sigurd:

Desmond is Sigurd and Randvi’s son that was born after Sigurd left to raid the lands east of their home. He’s really Sigurd’s son and no one disputes that. He would grow up being cared for and loved by the clan, especially Eivor who is both just happy to be with her nephew and also wants Desmond to not feel the loneliness she felt when her parents died.

Then Sigurd returned from his 2-year voyage and he starts spoiling him to make up for the 2 years he had been gone. Desmond both loved and is embarrassed by the attention. He keeps staring at Basim and Hytham because ‘hidden blades! Holy shit, hidden blades! What the fuck!!!’ and everyone assumed that he’s fascinated by them.

Insert a bit of Basim being fatherly with Desmond because he reminds him of his son (and yes, we can overly complicate this and add more soap opera level drama by making Desmond be Fenrir’s Sage as well if you like)

Desmond growing up in Ravensthorpe and being a regular visitor to the Hidden One bureau which will give us big brother!Hytham moments.

Of course, this is Sigurd, and Dag and Basim exist so this will also have Dag telling Sigurd that Eivor is trying to replace him as Desmond’s parent (which is bullshit) and Basim is also being a bit creepy with him because what better way to take his vengeance than to make Sigurd (who he believes is Odin) feel the same pain of losing a cherished son?

Hytham:

Soooo… my EivorxHytham heart wants to make Desmond their child but a more reasonable/believable idea would be that Desmond was born after Eivor left for Vinland for Odin knows why (seriously, fuck you, last chapter) and Desmond’s mother is… let’s say an NPC we’re going to kill during childbirth. XD

This would be more about Desmond growing up as the son of a mentor (red flag right there) and having him compare Hytham to William Miles a lot. Hytham being a single father would also force him to take care of Desmond as much as he can but he will have the support of his acolytes and Assassins.

Desmond would grow up in Ravensthorpe during the changing time in England. But, more importantly, he will grow up in an environment so similar to the Farm but different in all the right ways as well.

If you want to add Eivor in this, Desmond could end up going to Vinland, not to find Eivor but to go to the Grand Temple. Maybe have Eivor see him and go “Hytham?” and they start to become close the longer Desmond stays in Vinland.

Machiavelli:

Well, according to the internet, he did have a lot of children and it seems like none of them are mentioned in his Wikipedia page? I had to get their names from this site

Since Machiavelli married Marietta Corsini in 1502 (no month), the earliest Desmond could be born is on late 1502 (December 21, 1502 perhaps? Hahahaha).

This would mean Desmond would be born during Borgia rule in Roma and be stuck in Firenze which… okay, he understands he can’t do anything to help since he’s a goddamn baby but still… he wants to be with Ezio.

Machiavelli would be strict, especially with Desmond who will be his oldest son. He would also know something is strange about him, especially once Desmond shows his skills even at such a young age.

Also, making Desmond be born around 1502~1503 means he would be too young to accompany Ezio in Constantinople which gives us the excuse of making this Machiavelli-centric instead of, well, Desmond running away as soon as he can to be with Ezio because he’s dumb like that. XD

Shay:

…. We have the perfect storm to make this the angstiest fic we can make by ensuring Desmond is born after Shay becomes a Templar. To be more specific, Desmond is born around the same time as Arno.

And the day Shay kills Charles Dorian, Arno, and Élise had another playmate: Desmond (who just wanted to relax near the tables full of food but Élise is a persistent little girl and Desmond doesn’t really want to be mean to a girl)

Desmond grew up thinking Shay is a wandering Assassin. He definitely looked the part. So when he learned that Shay is actually a Templar, he’s torn. He loves him as a father but, at the same time, he knows that Shay believes in the Templar cause and… He can’t. He just… he can’t.

So runs away once more.

To Ratonhnhaké:ton.

Of course, there’s a lot of eyes on him, thinking this may be a trap or that he’s planning something but Ratonhnhaké:ton accept him. There’s something about him that just… makes Ratonhnhaké:ton trust him.

So, in this scenario, Desmond does have a happy childhood with Shay but he still chooses to be with Ratonhnhaké:ton because, well, Shay being a Templar is a red flag.

Then Ratonhnhaké:ton received a letter from the Parisian Brotherhood requesting his aid because Shay Cormac has taken over the Parisian Rites after the death of its two last Grand Masters.

Desmond joins Ratonhnhaké:ton because he can’t leave Ratonhnhaké:ton’s side and ends up meeting Arno has been become a Master Assassin and have returned from his self-imposed exile after the death of the love of his life.

And Arno remembers Desmond being the child they played with when his father was killed. He and Arno are around the same age so they get paired up for missions a lot and this ends up making things more complicated when Arno later finds out that Desmond is Shay Cormac’s son, the son of the man who killed his father.

Then there’s Shay who thinks Desmond has been misled by the Assasins and is trying to get him back.

Add in the drama and the slap on the face on Shay’s part once he realized that Desmond is loyal to the man who killed Haytham Kenway.

And we have… one of the most convoluted soap opera drama level fic idea… at the moment...

[wintersky1994]

Fanart of Juno from Assassin's Creed.

I didn't expect this to turn out the way it did. It's a shame that I didn't give her that sparkly and bright look as I intended. Even though Juno is an ancient hologram of Those Who Came Before in the AC games. I just knew Juno was nothing but trouble and what happened in AC III further confirmed my suspicions.

I could see why some of the AC fans hate Juno. She's a scammer and a murderer 😂But I gotta give her credit tho. She looked good doing it. Isidora from the Curse of the Pharaohs DLC in AC Origins reminded me of her. They were both dripped in gold while causing chaos. 🤣

[sulfies]

Its Ratonhnhaké:ton’s turn to get art of “help Desmond thru a bleed episode” :p yeeey milestones

[eiswolfzero]

It's good to be king And have the absolute authority All the attributes of divinity I'm a religion Look how they all worship me - Good To Be King

What if she simply gained more and more control over him via the apple.

And he fights.

[katabay]

some kind of. miscellaneous conversation sometime during ac3?? this was actually part of a much longer scene that went in a more serious direction than I originally planned once I started drawing it. I ended up starting over, but I couldnt bring myself to delete the pages I had already started (which is why the dialogue's a little janky bc I decided to redo it before I got to the lettering stage RIP) so I cleaned them up a bit to post :') get some sleep, desmond.

[chamiryokuroi]

Pain by Jake Daniels

I have has this idea for like a year now and it is finally done!! When will Ubisoft free my son from the basement??

[thou-babbling-brook]

Made this at 2 am last night with nothing but a vision and an empty water bottle

[isukassandra]

JUNO | THE FATE OF ATLANTIS

[elijahmiles]

elijah miles new modern day protagonist? if shadows is set in 2024 then he'll be around 19 years old. not to mention both basim and elijah are sages. please? please? please? ubisoft you're nothing

[koujaaku]

Codextober '23, Day 4: Isu

Really wish the Juno and Elijah plot could've been woven into the games……

[abstergo-updates]

[teecupangel]

Me with a late night foolish thought: every time Desmond holds the apple, he somehow gets a "call". Like a Zoom call, but the caller? Is somehow always an Isu who should no longer be alive. And it happens often enough (and never around others) he would almost dare to call some of them, phone buddies? Or something. Like, he manages to tolerate Aita's inhumane bitching. He somehow gives relationship advise to Loki. Hades? Being grounded sucks. Desmond commiserates. Juno gets hanged up on. Always.

..Okay this is a bit of follow up to call ask. Because there is also this idea of one of the Isu taking offence to Desmond not knowing something. Long story short Desmond is also stuck with video call lessons with that Isu

I kinda like the idea that this looks like an actual zoom call and Desmond’s background is usually wherever the hell he is while the Isus all have different backgrounds because they know how to operate the connection better than Desmond (and Bastet always has the cat filter on). To Desmond, it’s like he’s asleep and is now part of a video call but, once the call ends, he’ll be back to whatever the hell he was doing with the POE and only a fraction of a second have passed. Hell, Desmond isn’t even sure that any time has passed at all.

Unorganized Ideas:

Desmond started off just listening to Loki bitch about his day and he’s pretty good at it because he’s a bartender. Things escalate once he hears that Loki is married but has a mistress on the side and that’s how the whole relationship advice thing starts. He doesn’t just deal with whatever drama was happening in the Loki-Angrboda-Sigyn front. He also had to act half-therapist/half-referee when he gets into a groupcall with Loki and Odin.

Desmond normally just ignores Aita whenever he talks because that’s how he deals with Aita’s superiority complex and lack of interest in human life so he wouldn’t explode himself but, sometimes, he can’t help it and starts scolding Aita like he was a selfish child. Aita always gets tongue-tied whenever Desmond does this (if we add Elijah into this, this inability to argue with Desmond whenever he’s being scolded is something all his Sages inherited)

Juno is jealous that her own husband gets to talk to Desmond but she doesn’t show it. If we add in a timey-wimey complication, Juno’s ‘favoritism’ for Desmond while still being a bitch to him is heavily influenced by all of Desmond’s missed calls

I like the idea that it’s not just one Isu who tries to teach him things but all the Isus. Whenever he tries to ask the Apple about something (because Desmond doesn’t want to have an iPhone or ask Google so he’s like “Hey, Apple, what’s…”), an Isu who is ‘arguably’ the best equipped to answer his questions pop up and they keep Desmond on the call because they're offended Desmond doesn't understand something 'so basic'. Aita tends to pop up a lot because he’s a genius and always gloats about it while snarking about Desmond’s intelligence but absolutely starts panicking when Desmond tries to end the call.

Desmond once asked what was the calculations (did the Isus make it? Or were they just accessing it?) and it turned into a 5 hour call with different Isus popping in to add more and more information and it all ends with an old Isu that didn’t bother telling Desmond their name and being a cryptic old shit until the end of the call. Desmond, as to this day, still do not know who the hell that Isu was.

Hades likes to call Desmond ‘nephew’ which would be weird if not for the fact that lot of the haughtier Isus like to call him ‘Minerva’s child’ as well. Desmond would like to stress that he did not have that kind of relationship with Minerva but he was pretty sure they were not being literal with that ‘nickname’.

Minerva is surprisingly absent and Desmond is pretty sure she’s avoiding him which means she may have had (accidentally or intentionally) a hand on why this is happening to him.

[ethan-acfan]

If I posted an assassins creed fic where desmond figures out a way to get clay our of the animus by letting him share his body but then when they released Juno she also took up residence in his body (also turning him into an Isu) would yall read it? I'm already writing it, and I just wanna know if I should post it for yall to read.

[mandrake-does-art]

What if... Desmond Miles survived, just as a technological entity, trapped in a temple instead of Juno?

IT'S TIME FOR ONE OF MY FAVOURITE HEADCANNONS LESGOOO

[Inspired by Sky Burial by Avatar]

[eiswolfzero]

Sharing a body hand with Juno can't end well for either of them.

Some funny shenanigans that wouldn't leave my mind