Whispers of the Past Day 4
<-return to Whispers of the Past

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Matthew looked around, and then gently shook Lamya awake. "Lamya....lamya please wake up..."

Lamya woke up and rubbed her eyes. "What is it baby? whats the matter?" she asked worriedly.

"I don't know... I was having a dream.... and there was something wrong...Sol's in danger... he needs help....we have to find him..."

"Right of course lets get going" she climbed out of bed, with her back to him she bit her bottom lip hiding the pain of her ankle.

Matthew hurried over to her side. "I'll carry you, Lamya..."

"Are you sure?" she asked worriedly thinking he wouldnt be able to carry her for long

Matthew quickly throw on some shoes, and then went over to her. He carefully picked her up, and put her on his back. "Yes I'm sure, Lamya..."

Lamya wrapped her arms around his neck tightly and her legs around his waist hanging on.

Matthew hurried out of the apartment, locking it behind him. He hurried down the street with Lamya carefully on his back.

Lamya held on tight trying not to fall off and slow him down anymore.

Matthew didn't know where he was going, but he tried to let the feeling from before take him to where Sol was.

Lamya didn't say a word as she hung onto his back she didnt want to distract him.

They appeared near a clearing, in the clearing they saw Sol being attacked

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William looked a little worried. "Are you ok?" He asked Sol.

Sol just looked at his food, not looking at Isabel or him.

Isabel reached out, touching Sol's shoulder. "Sol..."

"Yes?" He sounded a little hoarse

"What's wrong? I just wish to help..." said Isabel.

"I...how can you treat me with kindness when I killed my parents?" He said getting up and rushing out.

"Because I've been hunted down by my own family because they believed that I had killed my brother..."

"I need to think..." He said running out.

Isabel looked at William. "I'm not helping at all am I?'

"I think he needs time to think...he seems to have allot of guilt...."

Isabel nodded. "Please eat....I hope you enjoy...."

"It's good." He said after eating some. "I hope he will be ok."

Isabel nodded. "As do I..." Her voice was soft.

((You forgot here))

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Sol walked through the woods sadly. He sighed not sure what to do. He heard a twig snap and went on the alert.

"Hello little man." Came a voice.

"Who are you? What do you want?"

"You're death!" Soon he was attacked.

Matthew sat Lamya carefully down by a tree, and rushed at the guy that was attacking Sol.

Lamya sat there feeling useless as she watched the fight. "Be careful boys" she said softly and worriedly.

The man turned to face him and attacked Mathew. Sol attacked the man and grunted in pain as he was stabbed from behind by another man

"Damn it!" Matthew pulled out a pocket knife, and attack the closest attacking man.

They attacked back and Sol growled as he began to shift into his bestial form

She stood and began to run for the tree line to get out of the fighting lines.

Matthew stabbed one of the guys.

Sol began to tear at the attackers who frantically tried to retreat.

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"What do you want to do Tsura?" Dagda asked.

"I don't know... when I was hanging out with Demon... we went to the ruins..." Tsura said.

"They can be deadly."

"Oh...?"

"Ancient magic good and evil still feel the area..."

Tsura nodded. "Oh... alright Dagda..."

He gently hugged. "Shall I show you around or are you hungry?"

"I'm.... I'm fine... showing around... sounds nice..."

He showed her around. The place was beautiful and exquisite. There were gardens, libraries, studies, dining halls, bathrooms, bedrooms, and so many other rooms, the place was a maze and every room was exquisite.

"Oh my.... this place is huge! And beautiful!"

He smiled. "I'm glad you like it."

"I'd be crazy not to....oh my...."

He smiled.

"I... thank.. you... for taking me into your home...." Tsura said, still distracted by everything around them.

He gently hugged her. "I want you safe and this is your home if you want it."

"Really...? Thank you..." she kissed his cheek.

He smiled and kissed her hand. "It's a pleasure."

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Aeliat started to get the hang of it. "Not bad." Raya said from the door of the house, she had a tray of lemonade and sat it on a picnic table for them.

Aeliat nodded.

The other's started to drink the lemonade and Raya handed him his. The only one not there was Ryu

"Where's...?" Aeliat asked taking the lemonade.

"Ryu? He is a little...well...he is withdrawn."

Aeliat nodded, looking down at the lemonade.

"He liked to keep to himself but he is a nice person."

Aeliat nodded again. "Why...?"

"What do you mean why?"

"Why is he withdrawn with people you like around him....?"

"I don't know...he had a rough past."

"It would seem we all do...." Aeliat replied in a whisper.

"Yea..."

"What can I do to repay you for all of this....?" he asked.

((forgot here))

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"Leslie...who is he?" She asked looking at Lial.

"He helped me..." Leslie said.

"Oh...thank you. Come inside...both of you."

Lial looked a little nervous but followed. He started to cough. Hope looked worried. "I'll make soup for both of you."

She sat them down on the couch and handed them both blankets.

"Thank you Hope... I'm sorry for worrying you...."

She kissed his forehead. "I'm just glad you are safe." She quickly made them cocoa and soup and gave Lial some cold medication. She gave Leslie his medication too. "Where is your family?" She asked Lial.

He looked down. "I don't have one...My name is Lial."

"Stay here then." She suggested.

Leslie looked at Hope. "Really? He could stay?"

"yes. Especially since he has no where to go." She said.

Leslie looked down. "I...can't...I would cost too much."

"We will figure it out. Besides I have money to last for awhile." She said hugging them both. "You can stay in the guest room."

Lial smiled tentatively. "Thank you..."

"Thank you, Hope...thanks so much sis...." Leslie said, hugging Hope tightly and then hugging Lial.

She smiled. "It's the least we can do since he helped you." After they had eaten she helped Leslie clean up and put him to bed then she showed Lial to the bathroom. She went back to watch Leslie and insure herself he was alright.

Leslie fell asleep.

Hope went to her room to sleep.

He dreamed of Lial. He woke to feel someone crawl into bed with him.

Leslie slowly opened his eyes looking around. "Lial...?" he asked softly.

"Sorry I woke you...can I sleep here with you?"

Leslie nodded. "I don't mind...and you don't have to be sorry... I don't sleep much... I can't really...."

"why?" He asked in concern

"I just seem unable to really sleep.... I think its because I'm sick... I don't really know..."

He snuggled close to him and gently massaged his back trying to help him sleep.

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Hope lay in her bed thinking about the man who had given her money. Did he really love her? She rolled over to sleep

Hope dreamt of the man, and her laying in his arms, happily together.

She rolled in her sleep her mind confused.

In her dream the man asked nothing of her, but only worked for her happiness, including continuing to help with her brother.

She rolled her distrust still making her restless

She then saw a little baby, with her eyes and his hair. In the dream she picked the baby up, cradling it lovingly as he hugged them both.

She woke with a start and sat up her hand automatically settled on her abdomen as she caught her breath. What was that? Am...I pregnant?

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Lial slipped into the tub and winced as he scrubbed his wounds, wounds he had hidden from Leslie and Hope. After he was clean he bandaged them and hid the bandage wrappers. He then put the clothing that Hope had given him on. They were an old pair of Leslie's and they came to just above his ankles but he was glad to be clean.

He went to the room Hope had shown him and laid down to sleep

Lial dreamed of Leslie, but also of that man from before hurting Leslie in many different ways, including sexual ways.

Lial bolted up and went to check on Leslie.

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Nemesis looked at Tainn. "Who are you?"

"Tainn....you?"

"Hotaru.... a friend... thank you for helping me and my babies..." Nemesis said.

The two talked a little.

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Elda held Nadya close in worry now. "I hope they will be ok..."

Seanna continued to comfort Whisper sensing he was scared again.

Liam Picked her up and began to head upstairs with her.

"Mommy... we need soup for him... that should make him better right?"

Elda nodded and took her into the kitchen so they could make soup.

"I hope he will be okay, mama...."

"I think he will be after awhile..."

"Alright mommy..."

The soup began to smell real good

"Mmmmm....I'm going to check on the others...." Nadya said running from the room. "How is he?" she asked Seanna.

Seit had taken to sitting in a near by chair.

"He fell asleep."

"Thats good right?"

"Yes. He needs rest."

Seit nodded. "Yes, little one... rest after all that has happened to him..."

"Then we all need rest..." said Nadya matter of factly.

"Yes...I agree."

Seit nodded, looking towards Seanna not wishing to leave her.

Seanna continued to stroke Whisper's hair. "You think he will be ok?"

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Sylvanos nodded looking a little pale. "For some reason I felt exhausted...I think they used a relic to weaken me. What about all of you?" He said looking at Zoran, Rasmus, and Rainier.

Zoran finished his healing but he felt beat emotionally and just drained. "I'll be alright I just need rest.

Rasmus nodded. "I'm alright I'm just exhausted I don't have any real bad wounds so I'm alright."

"I'll be fine sire" Rainier said standing there, but he didnt look alright, he looked pale and washed out while his hand was having the shakes. Rainier grabbed the chair behind him to stop his hand from doing that. He needed to get out of there and feed off of sex or else the true demon inside of him would take over to feed.

Tala suddenly came in. "Oh my are you alright?" she asked worriedly, she rushed over to Sylvanos's side. "your so pale and so cold" she said putting her hands on his skin.

"Your lord..." came Ruaera's voice. "What happened...?"

Sylvanos opened his mouth to reply but collapsed. He was icy cold to the touch and sweat drenched his body.

Rainier felt energy surge through him, he had the feeling his son had done something, but had jeopardized his health doing it.

Liam looked worried

"Damn it Sylvanos" Rainier said quickly going to his side.

Tala gasped in worry. "Rainier what did he do?" she asked looking at him.

"He gave me his energy Tala, he saw I was weak and gave his energy to me." Rainier said worriedly as he rolled Sylvanos onto his back.

"Oh sire" Tala whispered worriedly. Gently she placed both of her hands on his chest. "Hear me ancient spirits of the forest, of the earth herself give this man his strength back." her body glowed softly she leaned in and brought her mouth to his kissing him so the magics could enter his body faster.

Rainier backed up getting out of the way of the magic.

Rasmus kneeled there feeling weak but he was alright suddenly he realized. "Oh no Nemesis" he said standing up quickly but stumbling.

Zoran suddenly caught him. "So your the man that Nemesis fell for, she and your children are alright their safe in my home" he said holding him.

"Oh thank god" Rasmus said with relief.

"Father?? Children??" asked Ruaera, though her eyes seem to be looking at the wall. Zoran could see what happened to her.

Rasmus looked over at his daughter, he stood and went over to her and pulled her in his arms into a gentle hug. "Sweety I've finally opened my heart up to another woman since your mother, Well I accidentally got her pregnant you see and she went to go take care of a dark and evil sorcerer who caused her pregnancy to speed up." then suddenly a couple seconds went by then he turned and looked at Zoran. "Wait children? how many were born?" he asked curiously.

"Four children in total two girls and two boys" he said watching them.

Rasmus's eyes lit up. "Wow oh wow" he said thinking about it all.

"I am happy for you father..." she said, hugging back. "But where is she? And how do you know?" Directing her last question to Zoran.

Sylvanose form suddenly shifted to a young child around the age of ten. He opened his eyes and blinked. He quickly pulled away in shock at being kissed. "Who...where am I?" He looked around. "Where is mother?"

Liam stayed close to Ruaera.

Tala was confused on this the man who made her heart pound had turned into a little kid. her heart ached feeling she was going to be alone for a long time again but that was her life. "Its alright your among friends here, you were really hurt so I gave you some of my life energy the only way I could do it was mouth to mouth."

Rainier nodded in agreement. "I'll be right back" he said and headed off, He went downstairs and out back into the backyard. "Morrigan, please I beg you to hear me, our son, something has happened to him where he has turned back into a child once more, please if I could have your guidance on what to do" he whispered softly hoping she would answer.

A raven flew over to him and dropped an amulet and note into his hand

Rainier had caught the amulet in the air and quickly pulled out the note reading it.

I wish dearly that I can help...but I can't. You must help him when the time is right you will know and you can place this on him. He always said he wanted to know you...subconsciously I believe he did this to himself due to the stress and his injuries. I love you both and be careful. I will help more when and if I am allowed. M

Rainier took a deep breath. "Thank you" he whispered softly looking up at the sky then headed off back inside and upstairs.

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Upstairs Zoran looked at Ruaera. "To answer your question, Nemesis is a very good friend of mine she was badly wounded in battle and came to my home where I took care of her along with my mate and helped her through the birth.

Rasmus suddenly freaked. "She's hurt?! what happened? is she ok?!" he went to Zoran grabbing him by the shoulders.

Zoran gently pushed his hands off. "She's fine I was able to heal all her wounds I promise she is ok."

Rasmus could taste the truth he was saying. "Right of course thank you." he said softly calming down

Liam held onto Rueara gently.

Sylvanose looked around still confused. "Where is mommy?"

Rueara hugged Liam. "We need to help him..."

"It will be alright, just hang on a minute." she said to Rueara, she then went over to Sylvanos and kneeled down putting her hand on his shoulder. "Its alright, the big man that just left the room is going to see if he can get ahold of her for you" he said with a smile.

"Daddy left?"

Ruaera tilted her head. "That man is your father?"

"Rainier is your father? wow did not expect that" Tala said standing there then turned her head hearing foot steps coming up the stairs then stood out of the way as Rainier came into the room.

Rainier went over to him and kneeled down in front of Sylvanos "Hey there little man how are you feeling?" he asked not knowing if Sylvanos knew he was his father.

He hugged him. "Don't leave me daddy."

Rainier hugged him back. Hearing Sylvanos call him daddy felt so right. He had always wanted a family and this was his only chance he felt to raise a child of his own. "I promise kiddo I'm not going to leave you ever again" He said holding him close. "Hey I have a present from your Mom she wishes she could be here but she can't right now" he took out the amulet The crow had dropped him then put it around Sylvanos's neck.

Nothing happened. He felt like it would when the time came but not now. "Mommy...is dying."

"What?" Rainier asked wide eyed looking down at his son. "How do you know that?" he asked scared.

Tala decided to leave to give them some space and to try and remove this stinging heart break.

Rasmus and Zoran shifted towards the door to leave. Rasmus had to get back to Hotaru and Zoran to Tainn.

Sylvanos looked at him with eyes that looked like Morrigan's. "It's my fault. She used her magic to save me when I was a baby...I have been draining her life-force ever since...forgive me daddy..."

Ruaera tugged on Liam's arm. She then whispered, "Liam... follow my father, please..."

"Oh Sylvanos" Rainier pulled Sylvanos tight. "There is nothing to forgive your mother did it to protect you she loves you so much." he said stroking his son's hair.

he soon settled then fell asleep

Ruaera tugged on Liam's arm.

Rainier held his son close and stood up and headed out to go find whisper and to tell Seanna he would start her training another day. Right now he wanted to get his son and brother situated in his home.

Rasmus suddenly came into the room with Zoran. "I'm sorry sweety my mind is just so frazzled that I wasnt thinking, would you like to come with us?" he asked softly they had been apart so long he didnt know what she would want.

Rainier moved around the group and headed off downstairs where everyone else was.

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"Here." The boy said producing a tape and handing it to Khan.

Khan took the tape. "What is this?"

"Evidence."

"What?"

"She killed someone."

Khan just looked at him. "That can not be true, little one..."

He nodded. "The tape is proof."

Khan just looked at the tape. "I know nothing of this technology..."

"Put it in a tape player and hit the play button. "Take me to a place with a tv and tape player and I can show you."

"I don't know where to find one or what it looks like..."

"The hotel will have them. And I will show you what they look like."

"I do not stay at the hotel.... I'm sorry...you should head home little one..."

"But what about the evidence?"

"I'll look at it... but I'm not going to just believe this tape..."

"Ok. But be careful. I was just doing as told."

Khan nodded. "Go on home..."

The kid nodded and hurried off

Khan took the tape, and headed to the clearing he had been sharing with Nemesis while he was in he tiger form.

He reached it without incident

Khan hid the tape away, before heading off to check on Enna. He wasn't sure what to think about what had happened.

He felt uneasy

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"I didn't think my sister was either..." The man said to Enna.

"Well, you don't know me. I understand you're upset about your sister, but leave me to my business, no more projecting into my mind about being in danger, okay?"

"Be careful...I don't want a repeat of what happened to her...or me." He said as he faded.

"Don't worry." Enna pulled the tape out and tapped it against her hand thoughtlessly.

She felt alone.

Enna sighed and leaned back on her bed, slipping the tape into her nightstand and wondering what she should do.

She felt uneasy toward Khan.

Enna turned on her side and stretched, sighing again before she rose and went over to the large window, gazing without really seeing out into the night.

She saw a flicker of movement from the tree line.

Enna frowned and looked closer at the treeline, her curiosity piqued.

She didn't see anything.

Enna sighed and stretched, rubbing her eyes, "I need to get to bed." She murmured, pulling back the comforter on the large bed.

She saw a small box laying under the comforter.

Enna sighed, she was getting tired of games, quickly she picked it up, and then cautiously she opened it.

There was a really pretty necklace that was delicate looking and shaped into many tiny little vines and flowers the center of the flowers each had a precious or semi-precious stone set in the center.

"Where did this come from?" Enna blinked quizzically as she carefully lifted the necklace from the box and dangled it before her curious gaze.

It was exquisite and most likely worth a decent fortune.

"Why would somebody leave this here?" Enna placed it back into the box and on the nightstand.

she felt a desire to try it on.

Enna stood over the box for several minutes, fingers quivering at her sides. At last she pulled the necklace out and padded into the bathroom, turning on the light. She clasped it carefully around her neck.

it shimmered in the light and she felt like her senses had sharpened.

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"Then we all need rest..." said Nadya matter of factly.

"Yes...I agree."

Seit nodded, looking towards Seanna not wishing to leave her.

Seanna continued to stroke Whisper's hair. "You think he will be ok?"

"I hope so..." said Nadya coming up to Seanna.

Seit nodded.

Seanna nodded looking worried

Nadya ran off, running back with blankets she had found. She handed one to her mother, one to Seit, and then one to Seanna. She then pulled another on top of Whisper. "There... time to rest...." Nadya said with a slight smile.

Seanna smiled as did Elda. "Thank you sweet heart." Seanna said to her.

"You're welcome..." Nadya said with a smile.

She Wrapped the blanket around her and closed her eyes

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She then saw a little baby, with her eyes and his hair. In the dream she picked the baby up, cradling it lovingly as he hugged them both.

She woke with a start and sat up her hand automatically settled on her abdomen as she caught her breath. What was that? Am...I pregnant?

**Knock knock**

She jumped looking around.

The knock seemed to come from the front door.

She got up carefully and went to the front door after pulling on her rob. She cracked the door keeping the chain in place to see who it was.

She saw him. "Hope..." he said softly.

She backed away a little. "Wh...why are you here?"

"I'm here because I care... about you..."

"About my body?" She whispered.

"About you as a person... about you... and your brother..."

"But...why the change? I thought you wanted my body...why did you make me that offer if it is something more?"

"Nothing changed.... I... I love you..." he said seeming shy for the first time.

"Why didn't you try to know me before asking me that?"

He looked down. "I am sorry that I didn't... I was so drawn to you, that my mind went crazy..."

"I..am drawn to you too..."She whispered

"I couldn't help myself... I want to protect you.... and your brother..."

She looked uncertain. "Why?"

"My heart is calling for you... I think of you all the time... I never want to stop thinking about you..."

She hugged herself not sure what to think or believe. "I...feel the same...but I don't know...what if you grow tired of me?"

"I haven't stopped thinking of you..."

She blushed. "I...don't know if I can trust..."

"I am willing to work and wait... Hope..."

"Thank you...I...are you hungry?"

"Yes... I am..."

She let him in not sure what to do and sat to cooking breakfast. She poured him some tea.

"Thank you, Hope..."

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"I just seem unable to really sleep.... I think its because I'm sick... I don't really know..."

He snuggled close to him and gently massaged his back trying to help him sleep.

"Hmmm... that feels so.... good..." murmured Leslie.

"I'm glad."He said. Soon Leslie fell asleep and had peaceful dreams of hum being with Lial

Leslie leaned back against Lial in his sleep.

Morning came and Leslie woke up to feeling safe and protected.

Leslie looked up at Lial at his side.

He smiled stroking his hair. "Sleep well?"

Leslie nodded. "You...?"

"Yes. I am glad you slept well."

Leslie smiled, and snuggled against Lial.

Lial blushed and smiled at him. "Glad you slept well."

"Same for you..."

He smiled.

"I hope that Hope was able to..."

"To what?"

"To sleep well....she works so hard because of me..."

"She loves you."

"I know... I love her... I just wish I wasn't such a bother for her... she works all the time... doesn't do anything for herself..." he whispered.

"I don't think you are a bother to her so long as she loves you."

Leslie nodded. "Thanks..."

he smiled. "What types of things do you like?"

Leslie pointed around the room. His new stuffed tiger, several pictures of animals, different beautiful landscapes.

He smiled. "Nature than."

Leslie nodded. "Yes.. I love it..."

He took a necklace from under his shirt and handed it to him. "I want you to have this." The rope was hand woven and their was a eagles carved from wood at the end of it. small pieces of amber were carefully set into the wood for eyes.

"I... I couldn't...Lial..."

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"It would seem we all do...." Aeliat replied in a whisper.

"Yea..."

"What can I do to repay you for all of this....?" he asked.

She smiled. "Be yourself?"

"I... don't really... know... how..."

She looked at him. "You'll find out."

Aeliat nodded. "What now??"

"What do you want to do?"

"I... I want... to find my family...." he said softly.

"You're family? What happened to them?"

"I don't know... I was taken from them...."

"When? and by whom?"

"Years... ago... I haven't aged.... for some time..."

"Taken, are you...no you don't smell like a vampire...a changeling?"

Aeliat nodded. "I was a mage before.... a fire mage... a firestarter....then that happened, and now I can't really control it..."

she gently hugged him.
"We will try to figure it out...do you know how long it has been?"

"I don't know..." he said shaking his head.

"Do you know where they lived?"

"I headed there... when I got free.... an old couple live there.... they wouldn't talk to me..." ((It was his 'parents'.... well the couple that had him as a son, seeing as Whisper is his twin...lol...))

"Why wouldn't they talk to you?"

"I don't know..."

"Want to try and talk to them again?"

"Like it would help anything..."

"It might. I will be there with you."

"You....will...?"

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"Really...? Thank you..." she kissed his cheek.

He smiled and kissed her hand. "It's a pleasure."

Tsura blushed deeply.

"Sleep well. If you need anything just call my name."

Tsura nodded, "Yes... Dagda..." she said softly, and closed the door gently. She then climbed into bed, closing her eyes, thinking of what all had happened, of Demon and of Dagda.

She felt safe and comfortable here

"Dagda..." she whispered as she fell asleep.

She had peaceful dreams about Dagda

Tsura smiled in her sleep.

She dreamed she was getting married to him

Tsura smiled more, rolling into her pillow now wanting it to end.

She woke to hearing a males singing. It was soothing even though she didn't know what was being said, she got the sense of rolling brooks and nature and peace.

Tsura slowly moved from the bed, and headed towards the singing.

She saw Dagda on a balcony singing. His eyes were closed as though at peace and light danced around him as though in the to the music.

Tsura quietly moved towards him, and then placed a hand on his shoulder.

He turned opening his eyes. "Oh...sorry if I woke you."

"It was beautiful..." she said softly with a smile.

"Thank you. Did you sleep well?"

Tsura nodded. "I did... did you get any sleep?"

"Yes and I am glad you slept well."

Tsura nodded, smiling. "What were you singing?"

"A ballad to greet the sunrise."

"Oh... it was pretty..."

"Thank you. Are you hungry?"

"starving..." she giggled.

He offered her his arm.

Tsura took his arm, smiling up at him.

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Matthew stabbed one of the guys.

Sol began to tear at the attackers who frantically tried to retreat.

Matthew hurried to protect Lamya too, grabbing her and staying near her.

Lamya knew she was just in the way, suddenly she screamed as one of the guys grabbed her by her long beautiful braid and yanked her hard dragging her to the ground.

Matthew stabbed the guy. Then he gently wrapped an arm around her waist holding her close to him, his knife out aimed at the attackers

Sol in his beast form howled in pain as the attackers teamed up on him. He attacked back ferociously.

"I wish there was something I could do..." whispered Matthew, as he worked at keeping the attackers away from him and Lamya.

Sol was knocked unconcious and slumped to the ground turning to his human form. After a bit one of the attackers stooped over him and than they began to leave. "He'll be dead in 24 hours." One of them muttered.

Matthew threw his knife at the guy. "Let him go, bastards!"

"Go he needs you more then me" Lamya said behind Matthew, it was true Sol needed Matthew alot more then she did.

The attackers smirked and vanished. Sol looked pale.

"You both need me..." Matthew said softly. He carried her over to where Sol was, and gently sat her down, and started looking over Sol checking his injuries.

a dagger was embedded in his shoulder and there were several other injuries he looked frail.

"Oh Sol" she whispered softly putting her hand on his back worriedly.

Matthew took off his shirt, and started working on Sol. He carefully pulled out the dagger, and put pressure on the wound.

There was a bluish liquid on the dagger

"What...? Sol.... please don't die..." Matthew whispered.

Lamya felt so useless." what can I do to help?" she asked worriedly.

Matthew took Lamya's hands and placed them on his shirt that was over the wound. "Love...just keep pressure here... I want to check the other wounds...I love you..."

A soft glow enveloped Lamya's hands and slowly his wounds began to heal.

Matthew looked at Lamya in awe. "Did you know you could do that?"

Lamya's eyes were wide. "No I I didn't" she lifted her hands looking at them, they felt warm and a tingly sensation ran through them.

"You can heal...that's amazing..." Matthew said.

Sol moaned

Matthew placed a hand on Lamya's hand, and placed the other on Sol, worried.

His eyes slowly flickered open. He looked confused

Lamya felt her power seemed to flare to life again healing Sol, she sat there confused on how she was able to do this.

"How are you feeling?" Matthew asked.

"I...sore but better...what...how did you two get here?"

"I ran... with Lamya on my back... I... felt like you needed help...I..." Matthew looked down, a hand still holding Lamya's but a hand still laying on Sol's.

Lamya pulled both of her hands back and put them on her lap sitting there silently.

Matthew looked at Lamya sadly. "Lamya..." he said softly.

A woman appeared in the area. "Sol!" she cried out. the young woman ran over to Sol, kneeling beside him. "Oh brother... what happened?"

Sol sat up slowly. "I...don't remember..."

His bird flew over and landed on his shoulder. It chirped as though in distress.

"He was attacked..." Matthew said.

Tainn hugged Sol. "Oh brother.... I'm so sorry... I don't want to lose you after finding you...."

"I...shouldn't be around anyone...maybe I should have died."

Tainn hugged onto Sol tighter. "Please... I don't want to lose family.... I don't want to lose more family...." she cried.

---

"It's good." He said after eating some. "I hope he will be ok."

Isabel nodded. "As do I..." Her voice was soft.

He nodded not looking entirely convinced of his return

"Would you like something more to drink?"

"Yea."

Isabel looked through the cabinets, finding the glasses, and poured him a glass of water. "here you go..."

"Thank you...is he really related to us?"

"By name..."

"But not by blood?"

"He doesn't feel like it..." she said softly.

"Than how? Adoption?"

"Most likely..."

"Oh...do you think he really killed them as he said..?"

"He couldn't continue that form.... it wouldn't have been his fault..."

"I know...but is there a way of making it so he won't change?"

"I'm no expert on fae..."

"Do you know someone who is? I was kept by them...but they are still a mystery to me."

"You were kept by the fae?" Isabel asked looking at him.

"Yes...I escaped...and was nearly killed for my efforts...thats why I was distrustful of you at first..."

Isabel nodded. "I understand... but you needed help... and you're family..."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome William...."

"Its funny..."

"Hmm? What is?" Isabel asked.

"I escaped the fae...they nearly killed me and they could have brought me back while I was injured...why didn't they?"

Isabel shook her head. "I don't know what to tell you... I am glad they didn't... I have actually missed my family....I.. wasn't really wanted...after..."

---

Tala went down stairs and to the kitchen quietly to herself. She began to make hot cocoa for everyone to sooth their frazzled nerves.

She felt like she was being watched

Tala froze and took a deep breath trying to find out where that feeling was coming from.

She thought she saw a flicker of light from one corner of the room

Tala turned to look at what it was.

She didn't see it anymore

Tala shook her head "I'm just imagining things" she whispered to herself as she turned back to what she was doing, her heart felt cold and empty since the Adult Sylvanos had vanished from the world it seemed. But she had to get over it and move on.

He isn't gone, not permanently

But whoever you are he will be gone a long time so I'm just going to go to the way things were before I met him she replied softly to the voice as she stirred the cocoa then went to the fridge to get a little bit of whip cream for each cup.

You shouldn't give up hope.

Hope left me long ago... she said softly as she put the cups on the tray and decided to ignore the voice from now on.

My son will grow older soon.

Tala ignored the voice and headed out to the other room.

She got there

---

Nemesis and Tainn sat on one of the couches in one of the many rooms in Zoran's home, talking quietly as the four newborns slept in cradles nearby.

They felt safe for the time being

Tainn felt like Sol needed her.

"Brother... Nemesis... please I need to go to my brother..."

Nemesis nodded and disappeared with her.

---

Enna gave a small, startled sound and stumbled backwards, her hand instinctively moving to remove the necklace.

It wouldn't come off.

"Oh no, don't be stuck..." Enna murmured, frustrated as she fought with the clasp.

She couldn't feel a clasp.

"How odd..." Enna frowned, puzzled as she tried to peer at the necklace in the mirror.

There came a knock on the door.

"Who could it be at this hour?" Enna puzzled, giving up on the necklace and going to the door, slowly she opened it, "Who is it?"

"Khan..."

"What's up, Khan? Why are you here so late?" Enna questioned, pulling the door open wider to allow him entrance.

"I'm here because some little boy was following me, and then gave me a video he said had you on it killing some one...."

"How odd, I had a man give me a tape of you killing somebody..." Enna frowned and sat on the edge of her bed, lacing her fingers in her lap thoughtfully, the strange necklace was all but forgotten.

Khan stared at the necklace. "I agree..."

"Why would somebody be trying to turn us into enemies?" Enna glanced up at him questioningly.

"I don't know... I truly do not know, Enna..."

Where did she get the necklace? Did she steal it? Came a thought into Khan's head.

Enna frowned, "This place is a mystery, and I mean to unravel it." She said.

Khan nodded. "Indeed..."

"So where is the tape of me 'committing' murder?" Enna asked him, reaching into her nightstand for the one that had been given to her.

It wasn't there

---

Ruaera tugged on Liam's arm.

Rainier held his son close and stood up and headed out to go find whisper and to tell Seanna he would start her training another day. Right now he wanted to get his son and brother situated in his home.

Rasmus suddenly came into the room with Zoran. "I'm sorry sweety my mind is just so frazzled that I wasnt thinking, would you like to come with us?" he asked softly they had been apart so long he didnt know what she would want.

Rainier moved around the group and headed off downstairs where everyone else was.

He saw the others

((What's Liam doing, Silver?))

Liam looked to her. "Yes Ruaera?"

Rainier went to the room where Seanna, whisper and Seit were all camped out together. "My lady if it is alright with you I can start your lessons upon the new dawn." he said softly looking at Seanna tryign to ignore the warm feeling buzzing around inside of him whenever he looked at her. he knew it was instincts so it was easier to ignore. "Tonight I want to get my son and brother home and tucked away safe." he said softly as he held his son close.

Seit looked at Rainier.

"You're leaving?" asked Nadya, looking all child-like cute.

Seanna looked down at Whisper and blushed but nodded. "Of course...but...please call me Seanna..."

"Of course Seanna" he said and saw his brother was sleeping. "I'm going to wait though until whisper awakens though" he said taking a seat

Seanna blushed but offered some of her blanket.

"Oh thank you thats kind of you" he smiled taking the part of blanket she offered and wrapped it around his shoulders.

She blushed. "You're welcome...I am sorry you and your brother have suffered so much at the hands of...of my father..."

Seit watched as did Nadya, who then smiled at her mother.

"It is alright you have nothing to be sorry about Seanna" he said stroking Whisper's hair gently.

She still looked troubled.

Elda gently hugged Nadya.

"love you mommy..." Nadya whispered.

Seit stood up and left the room, and went out side.

"Love you too." She whispered

"Really Seanna its alright" Rainier said placing his hand gently on her shoulder looking at her with worried eyes.

She blushed and nodded. "I still wish I could have stopped him...but he hated me too."

Tala walked into the room with the tray of Cocoa. "Here we go everyone something to make you feel a bit better" she said handing cups out.

"Thank you Tala" Rainier said with a smile taking a cup and gently sipping it. "mmm delicious" he said setting the cup down on the table next to the couch.

Tala then handed a cup to Seanna. "Here you go sweety trust me it warms the soul" she said with a smile then walked off to go give the others cups since Whisper and Sylvanos were sleeping.

Nadya smiled at Tala. "I'm glad to have you as my new sister..."

"I'm glad your my sister to" she smiled at Nadya.

"Here, this one has your 'strawberry syrup in it" Tala said lovingly giving Nadya one of the cups.

Elda smiled. Seanna took a sip and blushed as she leaned against Rainier's arm. She was a little afraid of how he would act but she liked him.

"Thank you Tala.... I love my strawberry syrup..." she went over to her mother sitting down beside her.

Rainier blushed and smiled and leaned gently into her loving the feel of having her there by his side.

Tala smiled. "your very welcome" she said with a smile then went over and gave Elda a cup of hot cocoa as well. "Here you are." she smiled.

"Thank you Tala." She said taking a sip.

Nadya sat there smiling. "You two are soo cute..."

Tala set the tray down on the coffee table and took her own cup as she sat down.

Rainier blushed hearing Nadya say that but didn't move from being snuggled against Seanna.

Seanna had already fallen asleep and her cup slowly began to slip from her hand

"Mister... her cup..." Nadya said in warning.

Rainier saw it and caught it with ease and without waking Seanna. he gently set it in the table next to him letting her cuddle up happily to his side now easier since she didnt have her cup.

Nadya smiled at them, then leaned against her mother.

Elda stroked her daughter's hair happily

Seanna whimpered in her sleep

Rainier watched Seanna curiously.

Tala sipped her cocoa just watching her friends together they were all she had in this world.

Seanna whimpered a little louder. "P...please...I...am your daughter...please don't..." Tears rolled down her cheeks

Elda looked at her with horror and mouthed out 'no'

Tala was about to get up and help when Rainier held up his hand then gently began to stroke Seanna's hair. He began to speak in soft Sumerian verses, his birth language. The Verses held a soothing magic to them that seem to fill Seanna with a peace.

She slowly settled as she snuggled closer to him. It seemed his touch more than the words was what calmed her.

Rainier blushed as he held her, she smelled so delicious and when his fingers ran over any bare skin it sent a fire to his core. he just focused on his words to keep himself calm

Nadya hugged her mother, tears in her eyes.

She held her close trying to comfort her. "Will...she be alright?"

Seanna snuggled closer to him.

"I believe she will now" Rainier said softly as he held her close blushing but loving the feeling of having her so close to him like this.

Tala sat there watching this curiously she had never seen Rainier like this in her time of knowing him.

"How can a father do that to his own child?" Elda muttered.

"Some people are just born with it inside of them. while others just snap" Tala said softly thinking of her past in the Fae courts.

"Like daddy..." whispered Nadya, huggin herself as she looked down.

Elda held her close. "He ...didn't did he?"

"No.... but.... I was daddy's slave... I am nothing...."

"You are my sweet child,"

Nadya smiled. "Love you mommy...."

Tala sat there watching she smiled as she realized Rainier had fallen asleep curled up with his son and the young princess. She wished him all the joy in the world after all he had been through.

Elda yawned tiredly "Love you too."

Nadya smiled.

Elda snuggled with her.

Tala smiled and stood she picked up all the mugs and went off to the kitchen. She grabbed blankets for everyone when she came back and tucked them in. "Sleep well" she whispered before she went to her doors and renewed her wardigns of protection then walked off upstairs to go to her bedroom hoping sleep would drive away the memories of Sylvanos the adult.

---

"Come with me... with my father..." Rueara said. "Can Liam come, father?" She was speaking with both Liam and Rasmus.

Liam looked a little uncertain

Rueara held onto Liam's arm, smiling.

Rasmus smiled and nodded "Of course he can come, I can tell you two are very close I only want for you to be happy" he said lovingly to his daughter.

"Thank you father... I love him..." she said, and hugged Liam's arm more. "He saved me..."

Liam hugged her gently but wouldn't meet Rasmus' eyes.

What's wrong, Liam??

"Well to the man who saved my daughter he is more then welcome to stay in my home" he said watching them.

Zoran stood there still as Rasmus's crutch since they were both still hurt

"Nothing..."Liam said. He looked to Zoran. "shouldn't you have that looked at?"

"I'll be fine once I get home he said standing there like nothing was wrong.

Rasmus smiled at his daughter and Liam. "Come why don't we get going?"

Rueara nodded.

Liam nodded. But still looked concerned

Rueara looked at Liam. Please tell me what's bothering you...

"I will tell you later..."

Rasmus cocked an eyebrow curiously.

Rueara nodded.

"Shall we go?"

"Yes...love..."

Rasmus looked at Zoran who nodded. he walked with Rasmus over to the other two then with his magic sent them to his home. "Nemesis?!" he called out looking for her.

"She'll be in my room at the end of the hall." Zoran said before walking off hiding the pains he was having as he headed to his healing room.

Rasmus quickly ran to the end of the hall.

Rueara hugged Liam's arm. "What's wrong?

"You're father...when he played...it reminded me of my captivity..."

"I'm sorry, Liam...he was upset... that would be the only reason for that type of music...." Rueara hugged him, and started to humm a calming beautiful melody that was soothing.

He held her close allowing himself to relax. "I am uneasy around fae unless it is you."

"That might be because my mother was human..."

"I trust you."

Rueara smiled. "thank you...."

he gently kissed her

Rueara kissed back. "I'll talk to father if you want..."

"I don't want to cause trouble."

"You're not... you are no trouble... I love you Liam..."

"I love you."

Rueara hugged him.

He hugged her back and gently kissed her

Rueara kissed back smiling. "I am so happy we are together..."

"So am I."

"Let's go see how father is doing.... he won't do anything to you again.... I promise..."

"Alright..."

Rueara took hold of Liam's hand.

He held hers and walked with her

---

Rasmus found Nemesis standing over four cradles.

"Hotaru" he said lovingly walking over to her.

"Love..." she said turning around. She was smiling slightly.

He went over to her and pulled her into his arms. "My sweet" he said hugging her close kissing her deeply then looked over "four, four beautiful little ones oh how wonderful" he said with a big smile then looked down at her and his smile wavered confused on why her smile was so slight.

"I... I should have listened to you..." she said softly.

"What happened sweety?" he asked worriedly scared on what could have happened to her.

"I...when I went to get the false body to him... he knew... and attacked me.... I..."

"Oh Hotaru" he said holding her tight. "Are you still hurt, were you or our little ones harmed?" he asked worriedly.

"I... Zoran helped me... after the new king saved me.... I came here... Zoran... he healed my wounds... and helped with them... him and a young mortal woman...."

"oh darling" he said worriedly and hugged her tightly. "I'm deffinantly going to have to thank that man for what he did" he said hugging her tight his heart racing at the thought that he could have lost her today.

Nemesis nodded hugging him close.

Rasmus gently caressed her cheek. "So my love have you decided on names for the little ones?" he asked trying to brighten her smile.

"I wanted you here...." she said softly.

"I'm here now my sweet I'm here now" he said lovingly into her hair as he held her close.

"I had to send Zoran's mortal woman away... she felt she had to go to her brother.... a brother she had just found...."

"Its alright he'll understand you did it to help her" he said stroking her hair.

Nemsis nodded. "I'm just happy we were together again..."

"As am I my darling" he said lovingly stroking her hair gently.

"Two boys and two girls..." she whispered.

"Truely wonderful, our little miracles" he said lovingly kissing her softly. "Now with them in the world and my daughter safe and sound all is wonderful."

"Father..." came Rueara's voice. "Really...?" She held onto Liam's arm.

Rasmus turned and smiled at his daughter. "Yes you have two handsome brothers and two beautiful sisters. come and see" he said with a smile beckoning them over. "And Rueara I know you can't see her but this woman here is the woman who healed my heart Nemesis. Nemesis this is my Daughter Rueara." he said lovingly to the two women.

Liam hung back a bit still uncertain around Rasmus

Rueara looked at Rasmus with her cut, blind eyes as if pointedly, darting her eyes over to Liam and then back at him as if to tell him to apologize.

Rasmus looked at his daughter then realized what she was doing then looked over at Liam. "I'm sorry Liam for what I did back at Tala's house, I have no greif against you and promise not to use my magics against you." he said hoping that would be fine.

---

Zoran made it to the healing room.

He began to get healed

Zoran grunted as he worked on one of his deeper wounds. "Damn he nailed me good" he said as he slowly worked on healing his side. "I wonder where Tain is" he said thinking she was probably with Nemesis.

He didn't feel her presence in his home.

"Son of a bitch where did she go?" he asked himself worriedly but looking down at his stab wounds he wasnt ready to go anywhere.

He felt Nemesis had a hand in it.

"Damn it" he growled out pushing himself to his feet but snarled falling back to his chair in pain. "Deeper then I thought" he said putting his hand to his side and worked his magic to heal it, he couldnt go find Tain while he was laid up like this.

He soon was able to heal it completely, but for a tingling sensation.

"Damn finally" he growled out to himself. "She's been through alot I'm not going to bother her" he shut his eyes and stretched his power out in long threads threw the countryside around the town, the lay lines that ran through the town helped him to do this without being detected. Suddenly his power picked up on her in the forest she was with a few people, one he recognized as her brother. Standing he went to the shadows and summoned his magic vanishing to go and find her.

---

Seit stood outside breathing in the cool air.

He heard a whisper

Seit headed towards the whispering.

((does he like girls or guys? or both?))

((Both...))

He noticed what looked like a beautiful woman he felt a pull to speaking low to someone else who soon vanished.

Seit quietly headed towards her. "Miss...?"

The figure jumped and looked at him. He felt a pull to her. "Uh..." He noticed her arms was bandaged and it was stained red as though blood seeped through.

"You're hurt... may I help you...?" he said softly, looking at her in the eyes.

Her eyes were a pale blue that seemed to glow. "Umm...I...ok..." She whispered blushing. "I...my name is Sage..."

"I go by Seit... though my name is Erebus...." he said calmly, carefully looking over her wounds. He started to redress the wounds to made it nicer.

She winced.The wounds looked like claw marks. "Thank you..." He noticed the old king's mark on her shoulder.

Seit worked carefully. "You're welcome...Sage... He had you didn't he...? The old king..."

Sage stiffened her eyes going wide in fear. "A...are you...a fae?" She said shrinking away.

He noticed another brand on her, it looked demonic in nature.

"I left... because I didn't like the life in the courts...."

She looked scared and began to back away. "F...fae..."

Seit sighed. "Please... don't run away... I want to help you... I don't want to hurt you...please...."

"Are you going to take me back?"

"I don't even want to go back...I am an outsider there....please... let me continue to help you... you are hurt..."

She slowly relaxed and nodded. "I...never want to go back..."

"And you never have to.... I would never make you do what you don't want...." Seit worked on her arm.

She blushed. "Really? But why? You don't know me..."

"You don't want to go back... and I am not going to force you.... also I don't want to go back because of bad memories......" he said softly. "There... your arm is bandaged up.... please... come inside..."

Sage looked uncertain and than slowly nodded. "Ok...thank you."

Seit nodded, and lead the way, walking to her pace.

She followed a little uncertainly

---

"I am willing to work and wait... Hope..."

"Thank you...I...are you hungry?"

"Yes... I am..."

She let him in not sure what to do and sat to cooking breakfast. She poured him some tea.

"Thank you, Hope..."

She nodded not sure what to say.

"How is he?"

"I...he was outside earlier...I am scared he will get sick. I have another person to worry about...he helped save him...and I think he has a cold."

"Let me help you, help them..."

"Ok...the other one's name is Lial..."

"Alright..."

She fidgeted not sure what more to say.

"Would you like me to help make the breakfast for everyone?"

She hesitated than nodded

He moved into the kitchen, and started to cook up some eggs on toast.

She blushed as she set the table and divided Leslie's medication. She also readied some cold medication.

He placed a plate of the eggs on toast on the table. He went to go get the juices when he asked softly, "Are you ever going to ask my name?"

"I...what is it?"

"Diamyund...." he said.

"Oh...thank you for telling me."

"You are welcome, Hope..." He leaned close to her, and kissed her cheek.

She blushed. "I...will check on the boys." She said as she headed to check on them

"I'll finish up here...."

She nodded as she went to check on her brother first.

She got to the door.

She knocked on the door

---

Leslie nodded. "Yes.. I love it..."

He took a necklace from under his shirt and handed it to him. "I want you to have this." The rope was hand woven and their was a eagles carved from wood at the end of it. small pieces of amber were carefully set into the wood for eyes.

"I... I couldn't...Lial..."

"I want you to please?"

Leslie took the necklace. "Thank you..." he said softly.

He smiled and gently kissed Leslie

Leslie's eyes went wide, but then he started to kiss back.

He hugged him gently

"Thank you..."

"For what?"

"For being here..."

He smiled. "Thank you for letting me."

Leslie blushed.

He gently kissed him

Leslie kissed back slowly.

"I love you."

Leslie looked at Lial, wide eyed. "You, do?"

He blushed and nodded

Leslie kissed back.

He blushed and held him close.

"Are...you hungry?"

"Yea and you?"

"Very much so..." Leslie said.

He helped him up out of the bed. "Lets see what is cooking, it smells good."

---

"Want to try and talk to them again?"

"Like it would help anything..."

"It might. I will be there with you."

"You....will...?" Aeliat asked.

"Yes."

"Thank you, Raya..."

"You're my friend."

Aeliat nodded. "Thank you still..."

She smiled and nodded.

"When...?"

"As soon as you are ready."

Aeliat nodded. "Let's go..."

She nodded. "Lead the way."

Aeliat lead the way, taking them out into the streets of the town, and then out of it.

She followed. "How far is it?"

"Just over there, not that far away..." he said as they walked. He walked slowly as if rethinking it.

She followed.

Aeliat lead them up to a small house. "There it is...."

She started to head over to it

"Raya...I...."

She slowed and looked back at him. "What?"

"I'm not sure about this...."

"I'm here with you."

Aeliat nodded, and went up to the door. He then knocked lightly.

Raya stepped up next to him and waited

---

"Thank you. Are you hungry?"

"starving..." she giggled.

He offered her his arm.

Tsura took his arm, smiling up at him.

He smiled and walked her to the dining hall

"Oh wow... it's so beautiful...." she said, looking around at the room.

He smiled. "Eat all you want."

"I... I couldn't possibly..."

"Please do. I want you happy."

"Thank you Dagda..."

"Anything for you."

Tsura blushed.

He helped seat her than took a seat across from her.

Tsura took some fruit. "It all looks so good..."

He smiled as he ate some as well. "I am afraid there is no meat on the table, is that a problem? You see I don't eat any animals."

"I don't mind at all..." she said, then looked down. "I still need meat some time....hazard of what I am...." she then whispered.

"I will figure something out."

"I can eat it away from here..."

He nodded. "Alright, unless you want something else other than meat that will still have the properties of meat."

"I'm a wolf..."

"I am a god."

"I... you told me before... it's just I don't know if I can substitute something for meat....." she said softly.

"Gods' food can help sustain you."

"Thank you..."

He smiled. "I want you safe and happy."

---

His bird flew over and landed on his shoulder. It chirped as though in distress.

"He was attacked..." Matthew said.

Tainn hugged Sol. "Oh brother.... I'm so sorry... I don't want to lose you after finding you...."

"I...shouldn't be around anyone...maybe I should have died."

Tainn hugged onto Sol tighter. "Please... I don't want to lose family.... I don't want to lose more family...." she cried.

Matthew took hold of Lamya's hand, gently squeezing it in love.

Sol nodded hugging her back. "I am a killer..."

"I don't care... you're my brother..." Tainn said softly.

Lamya wouldn't meet anyone's eyes as she sat there silently.

Matthew looked at Lamya, and then stood up. He scooped her up into his arms. "We need to be somewhere safer to talk after that..."

Lamya blushed and looked up at Matthew surprised that he had suddenly did that.

Suddenly out of the trees walked a figure, It was Zoran. "Tainn?" he called over seeing her his heart finally relaxed.

Matthew looked over at Zoran, holding Lamya close.

Tainn looked. "Z... Sol... all of them were attacked..."

Sol looked at Mathew and Lamya. "S...sorry for the trouble..."

"You are of no trouble Sol, your our friend its what friends do" Lamya said from Matthew's arms.

Zoran walked over mumbling something in an old language to himself. He stopped at one of the bodies and moved it to get a better look on who these attackers were.

They appeared to be some of the attackers that had gotten away when they had attacked Sylvanos.

"Damn it" he growled out to himself seeing it.

Matthew looked at Zoran. "What is it?"

"Z...?" Tainn said, looking at Zoran from Sol's side.

Sol looked weakened

"Not here we'll talk back at my place" he said with a growl to his voice as he turned and looked at all of them.

Lamya grew nervous hearing that.

"Help me, then... please, Z... with Sol..." Tainn said, moving to help hold Sol up.

Sol tried to get up by himself and stumbled. "Damn..."

Zoran quickly went over and put Sol's arm over his shoulders and helped him up. "I've gottcha" he said helping the other man then looked at the other two curiously wondering if he should take them as well.

"Sol..." Matthew whispered. "Where should we take him? Lamya was injuried earlier when we were being chased...."

"Z...." Tainn said looking up at him.

Sol looked at Lamya in concern. "You were chased?" ((Remember, Matthew has a pull to both Lamya and Sol... but Lamya only feels for Matthew...))

Matthew just nodded.

"We were chased too...remember Z..." Tainn said.

Lamya nodded softly to Sol's question as well feeling nervous around these new people.

Zoran looked at Matthew. "We'll be safe at the ranch for now" he said sensing Matthew was human while his woman in hsi arms was something different he couldnt pin point what she was. Then he looked down at Tainn "We should get moving to get there before nightfall." he said in a stoic tone.

Tainn looked at Zoran with a confused face at the tone of his voice. She then nodded. "This way to the ranch..." she said, standing on Sol's other side.

"Lead the way...please..." Matthew said, holding Lamya close.

Zoran kept his senses open, he was being cold because it was hard for him to be trust worthy to strangers especially with the dark king and his soldiers on the loose especially his little brother working for the dark king as well. HE didnt want to hurt Tainn's feelings but he had to keep his edge.

Lamya curled up to Matthew snuggling her face to the curve of his neck while peaking threw the curtain of her hair watching the strange man. He wasnt human she knew that from watching him that he wasnt human.

Sol staggered as he got up.
"Sorry..."

"Turn him over or you will all suffer." Came Zoran's brother's voice as Valash appeared with some others. 

Tainn's eyes went wide. She hugged onto her brother tightly.

Matthew held onto Lamya closely.

Sol glared at Valash. "I won't go with you!"

"You son of a bitch get your head out of your ass and leave us alone!" Zoran snarled at his brother, his body shifted to his fae form not caring about the humans. He gave Sol to Tainn as he summoned his sword and stood infront of the crowd.

---

"Hmm? What is?" Isabel asked.

"I escaped the fae...they nearly killed me and they could have brought me back while I was injured...why didn't they?"

Isabel shook her head. "I don't know what to tell you... I am glad they didn't... I have actually missed my family....I.. wasn't really wanted...after..."

"You were turned?"

Isabel nodded. "Yes...I was embraced...."

"Why do people not accept us after something happens?"

"Fear..." she said simply.

He sighed. "I thought my family was dead and then I come across you..."

"But really... I should be..."

"I'm glad you aren't."

Isabel smiled lightly. "I am too..."

"What now?"

"We get you cleaned up..."

"Oh..."He looked down and blushed. "I forgot the shape I was in..."

"Don't worry, William... what's family for?" She smiled at him.

He nodded. "Family...it's been a long time."

Isabel hugged him. "I know..."

He smiled a little

"Come... time to get you cleaned up..."

"Yea. That would be nice...but is it right to use his house like this?"

"This is your house too... as far as I see it... we will talk with him later about all of this..."

"I guess you're right..."

"We need clothes for you.... and a bath... so... upstairs we go..."

He began walking upstairs

---

"Up here in my room." Enna laughed softly, "I need to sleep sometime."

"I don't wish to leave you alone after that..." he said softly.

"Are you worried for me?" Enna asked, surprised.

"Yes I am..." he said softly.

They felt as though they were being watched

"You don't have to worry, I'm pretty decent at taking care of myself." She smiled, her gaze wandering the room as she felt the hairs on the back of her neck rising.

"I'm not leaving..." he said softly, as he too looked around.

"Bt where will you sleep?" Enna asked, trying to make her tone light.

"I'll nap in the chair in the corner, it's no problem..." he said in conversation.

"That won't do, you'll have all sorts of problems with your neck and back when you wake... I've got a bedroll you could lay on, it's not very comfortable but it's better than sleeping in a chair..." She went over to her bag.

"Thank you Enna..."

"No worries." Enna smiled as she unfurled it, she pulled a pillow and the comforter from the bed, "will these be alright for you?"

He nodded, streching his senses throughout the room. ((Got to wait for Silver...))

He felt another presence

Khan sent his senses out to locate it.

Enna went to the door and flipped the lock, an almost unconscious gesture. She then moved over to the window , pulling back the drapes for only a moment to peer outside.

She thought she sa a figure move outside in the shadows

Enna frowned, "This town is definitely an enigma wrapped in a mystery..." She murmured.

Khan shrugged. "I agree..."

Suddenly a large raven darted toward the window and began to attack it

"Whoa!" Enna exclaimed, leaping back from the window.

Khan rushed infront of Enna protectively.

The raven stopped as it perched on the windowsill there was something in its beak

What is it now? Enna thought dryly to herself, approaching the window slowly.

The raven waited patiently regarding them with black eyes

Cautiously Enna opened the window with one hand, the other was curled at her side in case the bird decided to attack again.

It hopped inside and dropped the object on the windowsill, it was a small jewel that was red in hue with a black stripe through the center

"Wow, look at this, Khan, isn't it strange?" Enna picked it up.

Khan nodded, eyeing the raven. "Yes... it is..."

The raven took flight leaving cawing only once

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Whispers of the Past Day 4 Chapter1