Sequel to "the Assassin and the Late-Blooming Flower." Alaric and Mulan's relationship flourishes as they and the Assassins deal with a new Templar threat in China, which could undo everything they have fought for, and harm the ones they love.

A young Assassin from England is sent to China to kill Shan Yu, the treacherous Assassin who turned against the Order, despite being the best Assassin of the East. Along the way, the foreigner meets Mulan, and decides to aid her in her quest to save her father. Mulan\OC, somewhat AU.