Shadows Through Time: The Uprising

[Toras]

I do not need to tell you that once Kiara asked for the shadows she got them. What happened between her and Losa in that time was no one else's business. Sure I knew what was going on. I knew what Kiara needed to do, I also knew that it was not something she ever wanted to do. I also had went to her once it was done and knew that if home was where they wanted to go that is where I would bring them there is so much that so few will ever understand. I also knew that they would need protected after the fact. As soon as they were ready I went to her Reaper had taken care of Dylan I would return afterwards to make sure it was understood what happened there. I would probably take back someone more diplomatic than myself. I knew how important good relations were. Do not mistake my lack of talking for lack of a mind.


I will bring you and Losa home and then will make sure all that the two of you need is taken care of.

I did not need to say more and why would I say more. I moved to get them back home. I knew Talen would be fine and hell even Talen could explain what happened. The evidence was there. There would not be much that would have to be explained. Once we brought Losa home I looked to Kiara after placing Losa in the bed. I looked to her and waited to see what she needed from me. Anything that she needed would be done, as she knew I would do what I could. Anything that was said between her and I was no one else's business. I would take care of what she needed as far as if she needed someone there I would get them as well. I knew that this was hell on Kiara, when I went to leave I kissed her cheek and looked to my godson.

If you need anything let me know

I went to check on my wife, I had other matters to deal with but I would deal with those also.

[Raynalia]

The elf was in shock, so much so that her knees buckled and she was holding onto the bed post looking at Kiara through the darkness like she had just discovered some strange new species. She felt Cons' arm go around her, and heard him tell her to breathe, that she had to stay calm for the babies.
What about their babies?
She asked in a shaky whisper. Rayne had lived through more than anyone she knew and it took a lot to rattle her. Having Toras come for her and Con without telling them why had been the first hint that something was wrong, whatever it was she thought, they would handle it. But that was before she knew what was really happening and now she didn't think they, not any of them were going to be able to handle it at all. She certainly wasn't doing a good job of it.
Krystyna, Alexis, Bennett... what about them? What about our boy... he was Roberts father in law... Oh gods... Aidan...
So many thoughts were racing through her head over what they now knew. Mikel was really Dylan Darkcloud and Dylan had handed Losa a death sentence. Blue eyes met with eerie green eyes in the dark, the pain the elf saw in those eyes forced her to collect herself, to calm herself. Jade had gone against everything she was, everything she believed in, she turned her Angel, and the toll that was taking on the red head was clear to see. Clearing her throat, squaring her shoulders she forced herself into behaving the way one of the Elite would be expected to.
I'll call a meeting with the children, Con... you need to get Kryssy and bring her home... this cannot be kept from them and you are in no condition to be the one to tell them, you have enough you need to deal with. I'll tell them. I'll round up a few snacks for our King, I'm sure Aidan, Bennett and the girls will be first in line to help with that... Hunter, he's a mighty big boy... Toras and TJ of course... Talen is out of the question... Stryder... I've got this Jade, you don't have to worry about a thing... and if worse comes to worse... IF it needs to be done... I'll be the one to put him down...
She looked at Con then.
He was my brother long before you knew he was yours.... he was my family long before you accepted him as yours... before there was you or Toras or anyone else... there were the people you see in this very room, we have been family from the word go, through the good, bad and the ugly... and I won't make her be the one to do it if it needs to be done. Jade you rest even I can see that... I'll be makin' sure you have some dinner too. D'nay be worryin' yeself none ye redheaded witch... Raynie be takin' care o' e'rythin'.
Taking Con by the hand the elf lead him from the room out into the hallway where she promptly opened a window, leaned out it and threw up everything that was in her stomach.

[Condrik Shadow]

I knew before we entered that it was not good. When Elder came to get us we knew that something was not right. When we went into the room there they were and all was not right. I knew what Rayne was saying about things and I knew she was right I would need to go get Kryssy. This family was better when all together in what some would see as a crisis. I went with Rayne outside and followed her rubbing her back when she threw up.

I will go get Kryssy, once the children know I will head to Fable and check on Robert and Phaedra. I will also go speak to Alexander. Well first we are going to make sure no hell breaks loose before I do that. It being Dylan makes sense in some ways of how he knew how to stay ahead of us.

This was a mess and I was not going to argue about what if Losa needs put down with Rayne. For she was wrong about some things but that was not to be debated right now, if it came down to it things would be dealt with. I moved to get Kryssy, I knew I would be glad when this was all over. I just told those with her that there was an issue that needed the whole of the family to be there to deal with. I brought her to the council room where they would be told. I went by my elf’s side. Meanwhile we did not know this but Elder had gone to Kiara saying that she needed to feed. I knew that once we knew how the kids here were going to react that I would need to go to Robert. I did not know then just what it all would mean, about what I would see that happened to my brother.

[Toras]

I stood back while Rayne said her piece while her and Con were in the room. Once she left I went to Kiara.

Kiara, I know this is something you never wanted to do this. We will all do whatever we can that goes without saying. Do not fight me on this Kiara I know you need to feed. I can tell you have not fed recently, I also know that you will not want to leave him right now. You can feed from me, and I do not want any arguments about it. I will be fine, and then after I will go home and check on Carter. I know you will have a lot to deal with, and I also know that soon your children will want to come see the both of you.

I knew she might give me a problem about feeding and I had the argument set for what I would say if she did not feed but we both knew that she needed to feed. To fight a willing donor would be quite ridiculous especially since we all knew I could heal pretty well from it. I knew once I went to go home that I would have to tell Carter what was going on and every thing.

[Kiara Jade]

Don't worry about me gods dammit! Just stop!
I snapped at Toras, I didn't mean to but I was heartbroken, hurting, and completely terrified that Losas turning would go wrong and I would have to explain to my children, to his children why their father had to be put down like some wild animal.
I knew Rayne had been there, I heard everything she said, and I didn't say anything to her or to Con, they were going to do what they needed to and whatever that was, I just didn't care. I can admit I was being selfish. I was being so self absorbed in what I was losing, and I know some would think the worst of me for it too, but I was literally feeling the warmth leave the body of the mans whose warmth I have always sought. I know, who would have thought something so small and simple like feeling Losas skin going cold, could be the very thing that could push me over the edge. Don't think I wasn't close either, I was closer to the edge than I have been since the Time of the Fallen, and this time there wouldn't be an Angel to save me or would there be? I know, I know, if the change was successful I would have him with me for eternity gods willing, but if it wasn't... how was I supposed to let him go now? I made up my mind right then and there that no matter what happened I was not letting him go, I just couldn't do it and anyone who thought they were going to get near him if his change went bad were going to be in for one hell of a fight. At this point I was ignoring Toras. Losa had a long two days ahead of him and he was going to need to rest and feed, there would be moments where he was wide awake and restless, and there would be moments where he would sleep like the dead, and I was not leaving that room, I wasn't leaving him, I wasn't doing anything until I knew he was going to be okay. Okay as he could be anyway. I took his hand trying not to notice how cold he felt and brushed my lips across his knuckles, I whispered to him.
Everything we have survived couldn't have been for nothing, you aren't going anywhere Losa Shadow do you hear me? And when you wake, after you have fed enough, and rested enough, I'll show you everything you need to see in this new world you've been reborn into. I know you're going to be brilliant in darkworld. Everything is going to be all right, you'll see.

[Condrik Shadow]

When I walked in to get Kryssy I knew that there would not be a problem. I gave greeting to those that were there. I went and told the ones sent with her we were all returning to Pallia at least for the moment. This way if in turn that if Krys was to be brought back they could do it. I would not tell her what was going on but I did let her know that we were heading to a meeting that they all needed to be at. I also did not want to be the one to tell her about what Rhone was up to. She was the only one that might be able to get through to Rhone but right now that was not my concern. My concern was with the family as far as what was going on with my brother. I went back to the council room with where they were all to be gathered, after the children were taken care of then others would be taken care of. I would go to Fable as I told Rayne I would and visit with Robert and his wife. I would also have to go and talk to Alexander, Talen would not be a good one to do such a thing. As by now I was sure Talen was back with his wife. All I could tell Krys was that we were heading back to meet with her siblings and her Aunt Rayne. I hoped to the gods that everyone was going to be able to keep their cool. Benny and Lexi were the two I was more concerned about because they were the closest to their Father. I felt rather sad about the whole situation, anyone who knows my brother's past knows how tormented he was by vampires. Though I know Kiara would never have changed him unless he asked for it to be so. IN fact she had never wanted to in the first place. When we got there I took my seat quietly and waited for Rayne to speak she was better when it came to Aidan than almost anyone outside of his Mother was.

[Aidan Shadow]

We were going over some details for the wedding it seems as some things went to be done we found out that my Father had taken a few matters into his own hands before leaving on their trip. I figure it was at my Mother's instruction because generally if it involved me it was my Mother taking care of things not my father it is the way it has been for years. The only time my Father really dealt with anything with me is if he was pushed into it. I knew if they said that my siblings and I needed to be there that there was something going on, I did not know it at the time but that one day would change everything. That one meeting would change our family and how certain things were. I sat there and waited, I watched as Con came in with Kryssy and I would not even look at her. I had nothing to say to my sister right then and was not sure I would have anything to say to her. Though I might tell her what a baby her Rhone was being about things. I sat there and looked at them wondering just what all was going on. I was not up for games I still had things to take care of. I saw how my Aunt Rayne looked and it was not good at all.

So what exactly is going on? I do have things to get taken care of

[Raynalia]

As soon as word was sent that Con was back and waiting with Krystyna, Alexis, Adam, Bennett, Avalyn, Aidan, and Janessa she went straight to the council room. Before she went inside she took a deep breath, it was important she word everything she had to say the right way and then she stepped inside closing the doors behind her. She heard Aidans comment and forgot everything she thought she was going to say she just started talking.
Aye Hawk...we all have things ta be takin' care of an' one of the things I need ta be dealin' with be the very reason why ye all been called here.
She took a minute to look at all the faces sitting around the table, noticing that Rhone wasn't there but why would he be? He and Krys weren't married yet and there weren't any plans that she knew of for any wedding so it wasn't out of the ordinary for someone not to be included in something so delicate. It was by all rights a family matter. A family matter that she stupidly volunteered for but who else was going to do it? These faces, they belonged to her best friends children, who cares that those children were grown. The elf loved them like they were her own and the one thing she never did with any of them was dance around an issue. She wanted to dance now though, but all she could do was lay it out for them. She wet her lips and stood at the head of the table.
This isn't an easy thing to say, but the only way to say it, is to just do it. There was a problem in Fable. Mikel... Roberts father in law... wasn't who Robert thought he was... as far as we know... even his adopted children didn't know who he really was. Mikel was really Dylan Darkcloud... Aidan you remember that hand your mama showed you long ago? Aye, it belonged to him. Now, not one of you can be losing your heads over this, that's the last thing your Mama and your Father be needin'. Loves... Darkcloud all but killed your father... and your Mama... your Mama went against everything she believes in... they're both home now but it's going to be a couple days before you can see either of them. Your mama is taking care of your Pa... she... hell... she was forced to turn him, he's in the middle of changing as sure as I'm standing here talking to ye. Soon as we know more about what happened I'll tell you, but for right now you all need to behave yourselves you hear me? And do not treat this like it's some sort of funeral, no one really died... just changed. If you all have been able to live with that red headed witch being what she is... I'm thinkin' ye all can learn to adjust ta ye Pa being what he be now too.

[Bennett Shadow]

I sat there listening to what Rayne had to say being thankful that Ava was there with me. I took a breath and I had to really take in all that was being said. If I was hearing things right then my Father has been turned, and my Mother did it. Though if he had been turned it was only because it was necessary for my Mother to do it and it could not wait. From what Rayne said I am sure that we knew that it was the only way for him to survive. I knew the stories from before as most did. Aidan had been in trouble and things well all hell broke out at the inn. It was a matter of Dylan going after my Father back then. Of course the fight broke out, and well it ended when my Mother took Dylan’s hand. Aidan had been in trouble for going after Con and Mom made a point of showing him the hand she took from a man that dared to strike my Father. So from what I knew it was to appear to me that there would be no more problems from Chapman as they knew Chapman and Dylan were the same person. Now the question was how was Robert going to deal with everything? Robert was more of the not so connected to Family things. Even his wedding had been done without anyone knowing until he brought his bride home and introduced her. So there I was sitting in shock and I do not know what happened really.

Well you know if Mom had to do it she had to do it, she swore she was never going to do that but I guess the alternative is not really an alternative. So is Mom ok Rayne? You said a couple of days that will be Aidan’s wedding day. Least they will be there for that.

I heard Aidan make some smart remark and I wanted to back hand him. In fact if I had been able to do it I would have. I know Aidan has had this grudge or whatever you want to call it with our Father but enough was enough. I looked to Krys and Lexi, did not look to Aidan did not care to.

When he does wake up if he needs anything you know I will do what I can for him. For Mom too, this must be hell on her.

[Raynalia]

Physically ye mama be fine Angel Baby...
The elf smiled weakly at the youngest of the Shadows royal family, already she felt like the day had gone on for far too long and she was looking forward to the next few days being done and over with, she was looking forward to the celebrations that were going to be taking place in honor of Aidan and Janessa.
Emotionally ye mama is crackin' a wee bit loves, I'll not be lyin' ta any one of ye 'bout that. Ye all know the hard line she drew when it came ta ye pa an' her babies. Swore up down an' all around she'd n'ere turn a one of ye, an' she had ta break her word... ye be right Benny, it be hell on her but deep down I be thinkin' she be knowin' it woulda been worse on her if she d'nay do what she needed ta, ta keep ye pa in the world.
Surprisingly enough the twins didn't react they way she thought they might. They would look at each other from across the table now and then, doing that twin thing that they have always done, saying everything they needed to to one another without saying anything at all and when I saw them nod and give little half hearted smiles to each other. I was going to make sure they had their time to really talk to each other before Kryssy left again... if I sent her back at all. This was one of those times where the family, meaning Aidan, Krys, Lex and Benny, needed each other and needed to stick together.
Don't worry loves, everything is going to be all right. You know your mother, she won't allow it be any other way and in two days we'll all be celebrating Aidan and Janessa being married and our Kings new life. Krystyna, you won't be going back to Mead until the day after the wedding, Aidan... I know you still have plenty to do and I also know a certain elfling is waiting for you and your wife to be in Firyon, you know how Cori doesn't like to be kept waiting. Bennett try not to worry, you know your mama and your pa would be tossing fits if they thought you were getting grey hair over them and Lex, honey I know you had a hard time with your Mama, so if you need to talk this out... if you and Benny both need to talk this out, you come to your Auntie Rayne... that goes for you and Kryssy too Aidan, you four hear me? You know I'll do what I can to make this easier for you, just don't look at it like it's a bad thing. It's not like we don't know any leeches at all aye?
She winked at all four of them.
Iffin' ye want I can have a fire started an' we can all sit about for a bit, have us some tea an' get ta talkin' like before, it be up to ye though.

[Losa]

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[Bennett Shadow]

I know that if it was what she had to do to keep Dad in the world it was what had to happen. We all know the promise she made but we all also know that Dad is more than most could ever understand about them. They have been through a lot, and I know that if we can do anything to help we all will. This is just a bit to take in, if people want to sitting around a fire sounds good to me. We sure that this Dylan or Mikel or whatever you want to call him is dead?

I knew it was a bad question to ask but truth be told I was not going to want this person to still be alive. I know that few were stupid enough to try something on our lands but there was always that chance. Especially if this person knew our lands at all.

So we were sure that this Dylan was the one that was Chapman and stuff too right? Someone should let Alexander know what is going on and all since it happened on his lands. I could go and speak to him with what information that we have about what happened.

I knew there were others that could do it but you know it was also something that I wanted to do after all this was something that I could do. I was not caring whatever I could do I would do after all this was about my family, and my father. It had not been that long since Krys had been gone but it was good to see my big sister. I waited to see who else would say what Aidan had not really said anything and I did not expect him to. We all knew he was already angry at our parents for not being around for the planning of the wedding and all. What were they to do let a lead go cold just because of the wedding?

I know you are upset at them for not being around Aid but think you could manage to show at least something about what you are thinking other than anger?

[Krystyna Shadow]

No way Angel Baby, you aren't going anywhere, especially not to Uldermine. I know Alexander is our ally and he would do his best to make sure nothing happened to you while you were there but really Benny do you think it'd be a good idea for you to go taking off right now? Think about what Mama would say if she found out. You know our mother Bennett, she'd come after you herself to bring you home, and right now Pa needs her.
I love my little brother especially when he steps up and you can just feel the air around him change when he's slipping into future king of Pallia mode, but there was no way in hell I was letting him run off not after everything we were just told. One it would make our mother go after him and two, truth be told I didn't want any of my siblings out of my sight. See, while we were sitting there listening to Rayne tell us about our father, I was the perfect little soldier of the Elite, but on the inside I was scared senseless, Lexi was heartbroken, Benny seemed awestruck, and Aidan... fuck Aidan... he's always being a bitch, and I was done dealing with the likes of him. I love my big brother but that doesn't mean I need to put up with his shit anymore. Lexi and I were quiet the whole time Rayne talked, we didn't need to say anything to each other, I could feel what she was feeling as sure as she could feel what I was feeling. It's the twin thing, I was just glad that Adam was there, my brother in law is pretty amazing.
Kryssy's right Benny, none of us needs to go running off right now, Ma needs us here, Pa... Pa is going to want to know all his children are home when he comes out of quarantine... don't try and get Aidan started either, I'm really not up for one of his fits... and if he doesn't stop looking at my twin like she's the root of all evil he may end up going to his own wedding blind...
Oh yeah, here we go I thought. Lex decided she had something to say and when she said it she was typical Lex, which is fine by me, I wasn't gone that long but the time I was away, sure as hell did make me miss my entire family. When Rayne slammed her hand down on the table I think we all jumped. The last thing any of us wanted to do was get her upset, she looked so cute with her little baby pooch... she's carrying twins you know so of course it's not uncommon for her to be showing just a little already.
I'll not be havin' fights startin' loves, there be enough happenin' without ye four havin' a go at each other. Benny baby, ye not be going ta speak with Alexander... Astrid an' Zuri both'll be handlin' that...Zuris' made this a Nation issue so let them girls do what they do best. Now I want the four of ye ta find somethin' ta keep ye minds offa this here mess, ye be knowin' the truth like I told ye mama I would be tellin' ye, it be done an' there not be a damn thing anyone o' us can be doin' about it, no point in getting riled over it. Iffin' ye be wantin' ta sit by the fire that's where ye can be findin' me. Now get.
The head elf in charge spoke dismissing us all and that was all I needed. Lexi had Adam, Aidan had Nessa, Benny had Ava... I was getting Rhone.

[Aidan Shadow]

Try it Lexi, or maybe one of us should attack Adam for no reason and see how you like that. Maybe if Krys had kept her hands off my soon to be wife, and the Mother of my child she would not be having the problems. You want to talk about little bitches, well not seen anyone act like such a little bitch as Rhone. You would think someone killed his puppy or something. Angel baby don't you know that no one is going to let anything happen to the savior of Pallia. Come on really now do you really think anyone is going to let you do anything reckless. You will always be the protected son, the protected brother, and so on and so forth. We all knew this from the time that you were even known about. How the light returned to Pop's eyes.

I stood up I really did not care what anyone else had to say. I had things to take care of and damn right I was pissed. I did not need Lexi and her attitude hell did not need a one of them at the moment other than Nessa.

I am going to go and take care of the finishing stuff for the wedding, you all remember that? You know Benny's had to be perfect for everyone, and everyone went running and not a damn one of my siblings have done shit to help. Though I am used to it, I am big bad evil Aidan and Benny is the Angel baby.

[Krystyna Shadow]

Who said I had any problems?
I shrugged my shoulders and grinned.
I don't think I have any problems do I? Oh... you mean me being in Mead... that's not a problem for me, matter of fact it's been a real eye opener you could say. Which reminds me I'm going to have to thank Mama for making me go... you really have no idea.
So Aidan was going to toss one of his fits anyway. Lovely. I wasn't going to egg him on for one reason. We'd end up fighting and we'd both be in some shit then, and the last thing I wanted was for Aidan to get into trouble so close to his own damn wedding. Of course he wasn't going to see that but what else is new? I meant what I said when I told him I was going to have to thank our mother too. Mead is no cakewalk and it's the hardest sort of training I guess you could call it that I have ever and I do mean ever had to do, but everyday I am there I grow stronger in mind, body, and spirit and I understand more and more just how complex my parents roles are as Master and Mistress of the Order.
Don't be a prick to Benny Aidan he didn't do anything wrong, matter of fact he's right to want to go to Uldermine... he just isn't going to get the chance. No one here thinks your evil you know that so cut it out. Honestly you sure can try a persons patience. Oh and Aidan... you go near my sister and see what happens... she almost died once because you and stupid over there, you really want to give trying to kill her another shot? I'm pretty sure between me and Adam even if she did come at you... you wouldn't get within a foot of her. Now I'm pretty sure I've had enough of your bullshit Aidan, get the fuck over it. Janessa is fine, she's still here isn't she? If I wanted her dead she would have been. Hell no wonder Mama took the Order back from you look at how you act still! Big baby. I'm outta here.
I walked out of that room half expecting him to come after me, and if he did he was going to end up on his ass, I was in a good mood when I came home, I was even starting to unwind from finding out that our father was well on his way to being a leech but then Aidan had to open his mouth and speak and now I wasn't in such a good mood. Fuck Aidan... I wasn't about to let his foul mood ruin what little time I had at home. Given the time of day it was, unless something changed with his schedule I knew exactly where to find Rhone. Sure enough when I came down the stairs into the Great Hall he was standing at the double doors of the hall. I leaned against the wall near the stairs with my arms folded and a little smirk on my lips.
Hey Panton!
I called to him from across the room.
What's this I hear you've gone bitch? Is it true? Someone killed your puppy?

[Rhone Panton]

Red

I had just come in to where I would give report there was not much to tell anyways. I still did my duties but then I would go to my own place. A place that was more for me to be left alone except for by Red. There is so much that you have read I am sure by this point. Let me tell you something though no one really knows how long I have loved this woman for, or how long I would. I heard her and since I was done with everything else I went running over to her. My arms went around her and I kissed her.

Nah not gone bitch just tired of shit, and people take it as I am weak blah blah blah and that kind of shit. I just am tired of one set of rules for Aidan and another for everyone else. We all know he has gone after people countless numbers of times and not had something like this. The furthest he ever had to go was Black Rose.

I could tell something was bothering her and I knew it was not the matter of whatever was going on between what her brother thought and I. So I looked at her brushing the hair back some and kept close to her.

So what's going on Red?

[Krystyna Shadow]

One set of rules for Aidan? Really? Since when? Last I looked the rules were the same for everyone...
Told you I had my eyes opened while I was gone. It's amazing what really being tested, pulled and stretched to the limits can do for a person. Oh don't think that the short time I was gone was all about retraining, I sat and I listened too. Really listened. Mama always said people just needed to stop and really listen. She was right. You have no idea what I learned about what really happened to Aidan at Black Rose and I'm not about to tell you now either. That's his business to tell not mine.
... but I really don't feel like getting into an argument with you over rules, if you don't understand by now how everything around here really works I don't think you ever will, and I'm not going to try and make you either. What I am going to do is tell you to ease up on my brother though. He didn't make me go after Janessa, I did that. I could have killed my niece or nephew, it doesn't matter that I didn't, I still could have and I have accepted the consequences of my actions... that's on me and only me. I've said my peace and now I'm done talking about it.
There, that was out of the way, now was I ready to get into what was really bothering me before we were told we could talk about it? I know what your thinking. I should be able to tell Rhone right? Yeah I know, but this wasn't some small news, and if word got out that my father was a vampire before the "official" announcement was made, can you imagine what the aftermath of that might be? It wasn't that I didn't trust Rhone, of course I did, it was where we were at that made me hesitant to say anything. There was just one thing for me to do, so I took his hand and led him to the council room, which thankfully was empty now. Once we were inside and the door was closed and sat down heavily in my mothers chair at the head of the table.
You really don't have any idea whats been going on around here do you? I have to admit thats pretty damn impressive seeing how fast word gets out and around here. Might as well just come out and say it then right? Seems this Chapman that everyones been looking for, was really Mikel... Roberts father in law... and Mikel was really Dylan Darkcloud. He pretty much killed my father, and my mother turned him to keep him in the world. Don't know what he's going to be like when he's allowed out in the world but we'll see what happens.

[Rhone Panton]

All I was saying Red is how many times has Aidan gone after people and one time was he ever sent from this Hall and that was to Black Rose. I do not want to argue about this either because like any sister would you will stick up for him. I have not said much to your brother at all nor do I plan on it.

We went into the council room and I listened to what she was saying about her Father. I moved by her and put an arm around her. No one truly knew what was going on as it was mostly a secret that Kiara and Losa were back. I knew that Elder was back. I had also been able to tell that not everything was right.

I can not even imagine what everyone is going through with that. Your Father will be okay your Mother will not have it any other way. I know that turnings can sometimes go bad but I think that your Father will do okay with it. I know that you will not be able to see them right away so what would you like to do?

The only thing that mattered to me at the moment was the fact that she was home, and what she was going through. Aidan was forgotten for that moment in time. He was of no real concern to me.

[Krystyna Shadow]

And all I am saying is you have no idea what Aidan went through at Black Rose. Where we were both sent doesn't matter, it's what happened when we got there that is important. You need to understand something Rhone, make sure you hear me, really hear me. I understand my brother a little more now, and if anyone thinks that I am going to stand around and listen to people run their mouths about him... I don't care who the hell it is... I'm going to knock them down a peg or two.
I did become Aidans champion of sorts, it's amazing how a persons perception changes after they've been through what I've been through. I think I said that already though, sorry don't mean to repeat myself but it's true. What I said about Aidan, I meant it. I learned some things about my brother I never knew and in so many ways I cannot help but feel sorry for him, he wasn't given the luxury of a carefree childhood like me, Lex and Benny have had. His entire life has been one damn nightmare after another and now that he's finding his way out of those nightmares, I was happy for him.
People can either accept Aidan for Aidan or they can fuck off, it's that simple. As far as my father goes, I'm not really worried too much, sure I have my concerns that his turning is going to go bad, but I believe in my heart that when it's all over, he's going to be the same man... in general. There really isn't anything I want to do right now expect find my brother. I owe him a huge apology, I just hope that he's not so angry that he can't accept it.
At that point I put my arms around Rhones neck and kissed him. I did miss him, I missed everything about him.
Let me take care of what I need to, and I'll come find you when I'm done.
I pulled away from him threw a wink at him and took off hunting down my brother. It wasn't that hard to find him either. When I did find him it wasn't in Pallia... he was in Firyon with Janessa, Cori and Payne. And they were smack in the middle of supper, the sun was coming up in Pallia which meant it was going down in Firyon.
Sorry for barging in like this...
I laughed at the surprised looks on their faces, but I could also see that they had been in a heavy conversation, most likely about my father. Cori looked a little green and Payne had his hand on her arm. Aidan didn't look happy at all, not that I blamed him and what did I do? Smiled a sly little smile.
It's not the end of the world you know... Pop is going to be all right Aid, you'll see...
Right then I went and stood next to my brother then dipped down at his side.
I came here to speak with you your highness...
I looked up at my big brother.
I'm sorry Aidan, I was wrong I know I was and I swear I will never let my anger get hold of me like that again. I don't have any excuse for it, not even thinking Lex could die excuses what I did. Tell me how I can make it up to you and Janessa and have you forgive me Hawk and it will be done.

[Aidan Shadow]

You sound just like the old man, this or that took a hold of me. I was wrong and so on. You acted in a way that shames our whole family we are taught to act a certain way, to be a certain way, and on top of it all you automatically assumed it was me and you attacked an innocent. You know Krys I really do not care what you have to say at the moment. As you can see you are interrupting something that you were not invited to. Now go running back to your little bitch Rhone and leave me alone. I have matters to take care of since everyone else is so wrapped up in other things. I do not care for your apology in fact you can take the apology and shove it.

I was not amused at her showing up interrupting something and really not saying much of anything that concerned me. After all there are some things that I had to deal with and thanks to it not being as important to some people we were doing most of the wedding plans on our own.

At least Pops left a list of the things Mom had already taken care of for the wedding. Cor are the rings ready already? I know Janessa's dress is ready, and so are my clothes. Benny is set and I think so is everyone else's clothes. I had something even done for my parents. Of course there is the matter of making sure everyone is there on time and everything now I am not even sure if My Mother or Father will be there. Guess it does not really matter either.

I went about what we were doing and what we were talking about like Krys was not even there.

[Janessa]

Aidan!!
I cannot tell you how fast I was on my feet and standing next to Krystyna after hearing Aidan rip into her like he did. I was actually horrified. I haven't seen Aidan like this since I first met him and I sure as hell didn't like it. I don't know what he was thinking or how he thought I was going to react to the way he was behaving but I wasn't going to stand for it.
Kryssy get up... your brother doesn't mean it....
I shot Aidan this look that I know he wasn't happy with, but I'll be damned if I was going to back down from him. I haven't been that wallflower for a long time.
You're being a jackass Aidan Connor Shadow and I don't care who hears me say it, I don't care where we are... your sister came here to apologize and she admitted she was wrong, she hasn't made any damn excuses and she's owned up to what she's done... and you.... you of all people.... are going to treat her this way?
I didn't know then what was happening to him, none of us did, in that moment all I knew was, he was becoming someone I didn't know if I wanted to be around let alone marry. He wasn't anything like the Aidan I knew... or thought I knew and that scared me.
Aidan...
I said the bulk of what I wanted to at first with a hard tone and now it was time to approach him from an entirely different angle and get him settled down before Cori came across the table and slaughtered him. That womans eyes were blazing and I know she was dying to say something but Payne had leaned over and whispered something to her that made her stay in her seat. I put my arms around his neck, and slid into his lap right there at the table.
Aidan... why are you so bitchy hmmm? Your sister is trying to make up for her mistake, we're getting married in less than two days now Aid... and we have a baby on the way... I know this thing with your father isn't what anyone was expecting so that puts a little damper on everything, but over all... we have so much to be happy about honey... don't be such a bitch please? That's my job for the next six months or so. Just be happy Aidan, is that too much to ask?