Ivan walked over to Ebony and wrapped a arm around her. "everything is going to be okay." he whispered to her and wondered if they where really her kids or just kids that where like her that they adopted. "now come on, I think it is time that we get to the bottom of everything. I am tired of being stuck in the shadows and I want to make sure that they kids are okay." he said as he looked at her and began to lead her after Shade. He didn't care that they children weren't his and if they where Ebonys kids he would love them even if they weren't his kids.

Ebony looked at Ivan and burried her head into his chest. "Im so sorry... This is all my fault...." she said feeling horrible. She then put a hand on his chest and her eyes widened in shock. "My ring..." she whispered horrified. Her wedding ring was gone and she looked up at him. "I-I-" she said and cried. Shade set Thomas down and the twins ran in. "Please heal your brother... I have to talk to mommy... I'll be back." he said and walked out of the tent to see his love in the arms of the dog. "Unhand her at ounce!" he growled and Ebony turned around and threw her arms out protectively. "Shade don't hurt him!" she said and he stopped in his place.

"I do fight but don't usually plan it. The only time I have planned a fight or attack was when I was going to kill Ebony so that Ivan would come back and I could live peacefully again. But I still didn't want to do it." Alexia sound slightly unsure as she finished the sentence. She was regretting the mention of trying to kill Ebony due to the fact that Apollo seemed to be close to her.

Ivan sighed placed a hand on Ebony, "it is okay, if he wants he can hurt me but right now I just want answers." he said as he looked at Shade, "I have no intention of hurting you or anyone else, expecially Ebony. I just want answers since it seems that we both dont know what is going on now. The last thing we can remember clearly is falling asleep next to each other." he siad and then kissed ebonys ear and whispered, "a ring is only a symbole but I am still yours." then looked at Shade, "and before you kill me for doing that I need to explain that I was or at least I think I was marryed to her befor eyou took her from me."

Shade looked at Ebony and then at Ivan. "Yes... We found you that way almost three years ago." he said and Ebony paled. "Three years? What happened?" she asked feeling faint. "Well... I and my followers joined you and the elves and the shapeshifters and the merpeople and even the centars and took the fight to the vampires. We failed for your uncle gave our plans to the vampires snd betrayed us all. And now there are only a few of us left... They mudered our races and we have been running and hiding for years." he said softly and Ebony's hands fell to her sides. "What of the werewolves?" she whispered. "They are now used as pets for the most part... And barely turn back human ever... You asked me to save this one." he said and she slowly started to remember. "And tricky?" she asked. "Is leadig the men at this moment you couldn't go out because you went hunting with the dog and vampires found you... You were severly hurt. And Tricky wouldn't let you go out and I stayed behind to take care of you." he said and she sighed reaves that he was okay. "And what about the kids?" she asked softly. He smiled at her and stepped forwards stroking her cheek. "Lona and Solara are ours but Thomas...." he said and turned to Ivan. "Is all of ours..." he said and Ebony looked at Ivan and then at Shade. It was too much for her to handle and it triggured the fever again. Her knees gave out beneath her and Shade caught her. "Ebony!" he said shocked.

Ivan looked at Ebony lovingly and stroked her cheek. "She will be fine, but right now she needs rest and a lot of herbs. YOu haven't treated the fever right." he said and then looked at Shade. "but thank you for takeing care of her, but she is still mine. I still love her more then anything else. " he said softly, then looked at Shade carefully, "but thank you for keeping me while I was in a time of need, but please dont call me the dog, I do have a name and that is Ivan." he said as he looked at him. He then started to think about when he fell asleep next to her and growled, he had no choice in the matter of staying in his wolf form, it was forced on him like a drug and he was only now waking up because of something.

((I'm not gonna kill Illusion just make her grow up.))
"Illusion......hap...py....to...see....master. ..." She said just before her eyes closed. Her light was very weak. Her body was cold. "Illusion...no...want...to...die..." She said softly as her small hand reached out and touched Ivan's face. Her body was surrounded by a white light. Slowly her body began to grow. Her wings became bigger and her hair longer. She was taller as well. and more curvy(if you know what i mean). Despite all the physical growth, her personality was the same. When she opened her eyes, she smiled at Ivan and Ebony. Liliana smiled and started to cry. "Sic anahala ana si hala.(You're still a little one)" She said happily. "Master!" Illusion said happily.http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...IRIES/yeah.jpg

Ivan smiled at Illusion and hugged her close. "well at least over the three years your still with me." he said happly. He was glad that he had someone he knew in this new place. He still wondered how he hadn't changed back into his human form and what exactly happend. But now he knew he had a son. But he wondered who Ebony would want to stay with more, him or Shade. Which ever it was he would be happy with her choice.

((I'm confused.))

Illusion smiled and hugged Ivan. "Where are we Master?" She asked cautiously. Her voice was still musical but it had a sultry tone to it.

Ivan hugged her back, "I dont know that, I just came out of a three years sleep." he said then looked at Shade, "and if you plan for me to continue to be your dog then no way, I am my own person and it wasn't thanks to the collar either. It was like it made me unable to think clearly for a minute or anything."

"Master is Shade the one who I attacked three years ago?" She asked confused. But she wanted to try something else. She flew over to shade and flew around him. Her movements were meant to seduce.

Ivan sighed and pulled her away, "stop doing that and no, I dont think so at least. He said that they found us passed out in the woods." he said then looked at Shade carefully, "but when Ebony woke up did she remember everything?"

"okay!" She said as she hugged Ivan. "I'm happy to see you Master. I wasn't sure if you would wake up." She said as she kissed Ivan's cheek.

Shade watched the fairy and a smile curled his lip. "Nice try fairy but my heart only belongs to Ebony." he said and looked down at her. She stirred slightly and her body felt like it was on fire. "Alright Ivan... Can you help her? She usually only let's Tricky do the healing... But it seems she trusts you." he said and walked to their tent and set her down gently. The twins ran inside and sat on the edge of the cot and looked up at the two men. "Daddy Thomas is up." they said together smiling. Shade smiled and kissed each daughters head. "Good job my angels." he said and Thomas walked in. His eyes flahsed as he saw Ivan and he took a step back. The resemblence between Ivan and Thomas were extremely noticeable.... Though he had shades hair color he mostly took after Ivan.... He even had a tan though he was a vampire. His green eyes flickered from his vampire father to his wolf father and he then met Ivan's eyes. "Sorry.... Father..." he said quietly and looked down at the ground. Shade felt hurt and looked at Thomas. Never did Thomas call him father unless told strickly to do so.... And yet this wolf was accepted immediately....

Ivan was surprised by being called father but walked over to THomas. "no need to be sorry for." he siad and smiled as if nothing was wrong. "if you mean to be sorry about treating me like a dog dont be, I was a mindless mutt then but now I am fine." he said as he stood infront fo him. He then ruffled his hair and smiled at him. He then turned to Shade, "and dont call her yours just yet. She has to chose who she wants to be with." he said as he took Ebony from Shade and layed her down on the bed. He kneeled down beside her and dug into his pocket and his hand brushed the trincket she had give to him. "if she choices you I have something to give you." he siad as he pulled out some herbs and crushed it up, putting it intoher mouth.

"I'll have you know, Blood stealer, that I have the power to take what means the most to you away." She said threateningly. "You were the one who killed my parents. So now allow me the joy of killing your daughters." She said she disappeared and reappeared holding the twins.

Ebony's eyes fluttered open and she smiled seeing Ivan and chewed the herbs knowing he was going to take care of her. She saw Thomas and smiled,"Thomas, you're okay." "Yes... But you're not mom... I told you that you shouldve rested." he said and took her hand. "I know... I'm just stubborn... Something I caught from Ivan." she said smiling remembering calling him stubborn before falling asleep and falling into this world. Thomas smiled his eyes flashing and the pupils of his eyes slits like a wolf were very vissable. Ebony noticed Illusion and gasped. "Illusion? You grew!" she said happily but winced when she tried to move. "Mom... Your fragile... Don't over exert yourself." Thomas said and she laughed. "You sound just like Ivan..." she said happily and noticed Shade standing in the comer of the tent. Her eyes softened and she looked at him sadly. "Im sorry Shade.... I thought I had lost Ivan forever.... And you gave me life back.... It's just-" she said but he hushed her. "I understand...." he said and stroked her cheek. "You always seemed a little distant and always acted like a part of you was missing...." he said and the twins hugged him. "If mama is going to leave can she visit?" solara asked quietly. "Will you come back mama?" Luna asked quietly. Ebony looked at them and then at Ivan. "Of course... Every chance I get..." she said softly. "Good." they said happily together. They then both looked at eachother and got a far off look in their eye. Thomas gasped and ran to their side. "Show me what you're seeing." he said and they took his hands. His eyes widened and then they pulled away. "Youre going to start the war again..." Thomas said looking at Ebony. "How?" she asked and he smiled. "You'll find the wizards..." he said and Ebony looked at Ivan.

Ivan growled and knew right when they said wizard that they where the reason all werewolves where like this. He gently stroked Ebonys cheek and smiled at her. He didn't remember much of what had happend and knew that it was all the wizards fault. "then it looks like I am wizard hunting." he said as he looked at Ebony. "they are the reason I was like that, Dont tell me how I know I just do. It had to deal with that collar I had on and maybe a drug. I dont know How i broke it but I did. But they are the reason why all werewolves are like this." he siad and stroked her cheek more. He was enjoying being back at her side more and more every minute. "I need to track them down and kill them." he said softly and you could tell by the voice he didn't plan on bringing Ebony. She was to weak to go now and he didn't want to lose her.

Illusion smiled and flew over to Ebony. "Princess you're awake." She said as she hugged Ebony. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

Ebony hugged Illusion and kissed her head. "Illusion I missed you..." she said quietly and looked over Ivan's shoulder. "Im comming. Don't you try and stop me." she said looking at him her eyes blazing with her true warrioressness. Thomas looked at Ivan and stood next to him. "Im comming to.... You're going to need my help. You're not the only one with enough strength to take on a wizard." he said and crossed his arms. Shade looked at them and sighed. "Can you wait untill Tricky gets back? He'll be back soon. " shade said and the twins perked up. "Uncle tricky's here!" they cried happily and ran out of the tent. Five seconds later the horn of arrival sounded off and Shade chuckled. "They can see the future...." he said and smiled. "Ill bring him in." he said and left. Thomas smiled and looked at Ivan. "You know mom gave me something that I think you'll want back." he said and pulled the necklace from around his neck to reveal the matching crystal necklace that Ivan used to have. Ebony smiled and blushed. "He's the only one I told about you... He had a right to know..." she said and looked at Thomas lovingly.

Ivan smiled and gently took the neckless, "thank you, I wish I had something in return to give to you." he said and sat down nex to Ebony on the bed and brought her close. He had missed this more then anything else. "I wish I had gained my sences back sooner so that I could have been with you sooner." he whisered to her and then just realized how he had more muscle since before. He then looked at Thomas, "and I am sorry that I wasn't there for you when you needed me" he said soflty. This was all the wizards faults and he would kill them for it.

Ebony smiled and leaned against Ivan. Thomas shrugged and looked at him. "There's nothing to be sorry for." he said quoting Ivan. Ebony smiled and shook her head. She held out her fred arm to him and he settled next to her. She stroked his head softly and kissed it lightly. "Dont be so smart all the time." she said quietly. "I know... I couldn't help it." he said and she laughed. Tricky walked into the tent beaming while balancing the two twins on either shoulder. "Ivan!" he said and pulled Ivan into a bear hug. Compared to last time Tricky was extremely muscular and looked like he was twenty five instead of eighteen. "How'd you come back?" he asked and ruffled Thomas's hair. "Hey!" Thomas snapped and straightened his hair. "Right, sorry Thomas." he said and held out his fist and Thomas smiling pouncing it. Ebony smiled and stood hugging Tricky. "Any news?" she asked. "Yeah... Believe it or not the centars hid most of their people before the massacer. They have a huge army ready for when we have enough allies again." Tricky said and Thomas smiled. "Mom and Dad and I are going to find the wizards and make a treaty with them." he said proudly. Shocked Tricky looked at Ivan and Thomas and then took a double take. "oh my god!! Sweet mother nature!!! He's your kid? I thought they were all Shade's!" he said surprised and Ebony blushed. "Not all of them..." she said quietly.

Ivan smirked, "trust me I didnt know that i had a kid till a few hours ago." he said looked at Thomas. THen smiled even more, "and I just realized how much he looks like me but I will have to teach him a thing or two about haveing werewolf blood in him." he said then looked at Tricky, "and I have no idea how I came back, I just remember getting splashed with water this morning and then attacking Shade because I saw him kiss Ebony. Then I got the collar off and I am back. But I know who is doing this to the werewolves, it is the wizards." he said then sat down next to Ebony and pulled her into his lap. "fine, you can come but you have to be carefull." he said as he looked at her.

Thomas smiled proudly hearing how much he looked like Ivan and Ebony shook her head. "I told him too many bedtime stories about you I think..." she whispered in Ivan's ear. Tricky snapped his fingures remebering something. "Hey Thomas I just remebered, I got you an early birthday present." he said and quickly ran out of the tent. He then came back in and held out a sword and armor. "Thanks uncle tricky!!" Thomas said excitedly and started putting it on. "Tricky!!!" Ebony said and he held up his hands. "You know as well as I do he's exactly like you two... Training every day and wanting to jump into action... I just thought I'd give him some protection for when he does." he said and Ebony sighed. "Hes right... A week ago Thomas fazed into a werewolf." Ebony said softly. She smiled as Thomas swung his sword expertly. "You look fierce Thomas." she said and he smiled. "Do I look like dad in the stories?" he asked and she looked at Ivan and then back at Thomas. "Exactly like him." Thomas grinned and ran outside to show all the troops his armor. Tricky laughed and looked at Ebony. "Hes defianately going to make a great warrior.... How did Shade take it?" he asked and Ebony looked down. "Well enough.... But you know Shade... He doesn't show anything if it would hurt anybody..." she said and he nodded. "And the twins?" he asked and she sighed. "Theyre only three.... I wish I could be in their life more but they chose Shade when I chose Ivan...." she said quietly. "And Thomas?" Tricky asked quietly. "He wants to come with us.... And I think it just about killed shade to hear Thomas call Ivan dad..." she said and Tricky nodded.

"I missed you too. Tell me about the little ones." She said as she placed her hands on Ebony's cheek.