"I've been shot, electrocuted, slashed at, caught in an explosion, frozen by my own sister (Sometimes, all at once!). Nothing could be worse. "he said.

"It brings peace of mind, and sends a message to anyone that would think you offend, or harm, you. "she said.

Oh this was worse it was ripping out your soul worse. Boris finally finished after a few slow hours.

Jared was out cold on the ground. probably was going to stay there for awhile.

Boris tapped him with his shoe "Yep I killed him." he walked out "He's fine for the most part."

All three girls tapped him with sticks "Think its dead?" Sarah asked hopefully.

Sarah's stick lit aflame. "I'm a 'he' not an It. "he said.

Lucian chuckled. "Of course I am aware of that. I made it my business to know after Markus ripped out my own demon." He said.

"aw." Sarah sighed "Oh well."

FInx picked him up and crushed him in a hug.

"gah!.....I think your breaking a rib.....augh! or all of them....."he said, trying to hug her back.

"Markus and Jared both probably have had their demons removed by now. Azazel and Rakshara are demons of power. My demon? Vaidade. "She said.

Finx was crying again but she loosened her hold a little.

Lucian nodded. "I never knew the name of mine. I was possessed without my knowledge, at a point shortly after I fled my family home after my parents were killed. I was at my absolute weakest. I kept having these blackouts, and there were disasters happening all around me, but it was years before I made the connection. And even then I couldn't do a thing about it. The demon had a firm hold on my consciousness and wasn't letting go. The day Markus and Gemini found me, and he tore the creature out of me...was the second happiest day of my life so far. I'll owe him forever for that."

"Power beyond reason, cannot be obtained without reason. I've learned to balance out my lust for power, and my reason. "she said. "I do feel the dark allure of the Forbidden arts, but I've managed to resist."

Jared hugged her back, and got back up. "Ugh......ribs, hurt."

Finx sniffled then blushed as her stomach growled loudly.

((Andraus, you haven't replied to what Gemini said yet.))

Lucian nodded. "This conversation has gotten a bit heavy, don't you think? Why don't we talk about something a bit lighter. For instance, are we ever going to have children?"

"I can call in a few favors from the Other clans, along with Deserters from the Satoshi. You must understand, that not all of the Clansmen agree with their methods. "he said.

"Hungry, are we? let's go and get you some food.....before you start looking at me as food." he said.

"I already gave my answer on that subject, Lucien, and my Response hasn't changed. "Scarlett said, crisply. Obviously, this was an EXTREMELY sore topic with her.

"My my my. My Favorite Grand-daughter, already sharpening her claws. God's above, you do remind me of your mother. "A voice said. A man that could've passed off as Markus's twin appeared, and walked over to them. Even though he looked young, you could feel the age from him. "Allow me to Introduce myself, My new Grand-Son in law. I am Chukichi Yoshimitsue, Patriarch of the Yoshimitsue clan. "He said, taking his hat off, and bowing to Lucien.

"GRANDPA!"Scarlett practically tackle-hugged the man.

"Ofh! and you definitely have my Son's strength. "He said, sighing. He then looked at the two behind her, and his expression turned cold. He then approached the two, and crossed his arms. "I assume these two are the one's who Transgressed against us?"he asked.

"Yes Grandfather. However, they wish to atone, and would like the chance to join us. "Scarlett said.

"Oh Really? "Chukichi approached the two. "The Trial to Join our clan is Mind-shattering. Are you prepared for that, Young-bloods?"he asked.

Here is Chukichi

"To late for that." Finx whispered just loud enough for him to hear her.

Lori sighed "Come on lets find you a blood bag and a place to sleep."

Sarah helped Finx to her feet then steered her towards the kitchen.

Jared took a scalpel, and dug into his arm, so blood would come out, he then offered it to finx.

FInx shook Sarah off and attacked his arm. Licking it clean and healing it she went for the jugular.

Gemini nodded. "I know. I met a few such souls while I was traveling. Never talked much to them, but I know of them." She said absently.

Lucian raised his free hand in a placating gesture. "Sorry, sorry. I only meant to change the topic." He said, before her grandfather appeared out of nowhere. Lucian waited respectfully for the man to acknowledge him.

Daniel the lion reacted instantly with a growl that woke Todd, who blinked sleepily and whined. "What wrong, Daniel?" He asked, his voice groggy. Daniel growled again, and it seemed as if the lion and the child were actually communicating. "New person? Oh, he looks like Daddy!"

Mirabell and Kuro both grew still when the new person entered. When he said he was the patriarch of the Yoshimitsue clan, that scared them a bit, what with what they had done earlier and all. When he approached them, asking Scarlet if they were the ones who attacked them. The hearing what scarlett told him and what he asked, they wasted no time in thinking about it. Mirabell nodded and Kuro spoke. "Yes. We are prepared for that Mr. Yoshimitsue," Kuro spoke politely.

(uh, Gemini, he did acknowledge Lucien.)

"ofh! what the- "he fell back, holding his head. "Okay, I know your Pheromones are running like crazy, but still, no need to tackle me....."He said, laying back.

Chukichi approached the little boy, and knelt down. He then pet the Lion, as if he was a kitten. "Ah, a Lion As I recall, my Familiar was a Lion too. "he said. "Just on the brink of death, I used my magic to restore his life. He followed me like a lost kitten until his death, 500 years ago.....long life, for a Lion. "He said, smiling. "You'll live longer, I bet. "He said. His words would strike a cord with Lucien. They sounded similar to Todd's 'ability'.

Chukichi then looked at the two. "The Ceremony is simple, but in your mind, it will be complex. You will have to drink a Chalice of the Collected blood, of every Member of the Clan. When you drink our blood in this form, you can access our memories we store in our blood. Everything we are, and everything we stand for, is in our blood. By drinking it, you will know our Triumph's, and our pain. "he said to her.

"I'm going to leave." Sarah hurried off embarrassed while Lori and Boris left more slowly.

Lucian gasped quietly and looked between his nephew and Scarlett's grandfather. Well, now they knew where that ability had come from. Gemini would be thrilled to know that there was someone who could teach Todd to use his abilities.

Todd tilted his head, as if he were actually listening to and understanding what the man said. Then he looked at Daniel and smiled. "That's what I did to Daniel! Daniel will be my friend forever." He stated.

"Help?......"Jared said, laying on the ground.

"I have two gifts for you Todd, though from what I hear from Scarlett, I doubt your mother would approve. However, I don't care. It's Traditional. "He said, He then produced two Daggers. One was made of Silver, with a Sapphire embedded in it's hilt. The other was of Pure Steel, with a Ruby in the Hilt. "The Purpose of a Sword, is to make it a weapon, but a Weapon doesn't have meaning, until someone gives it to them. You understand this, I'm sure. "he said. He saw, without a doubt, that the boy was beyond smart for his age.

"The Silver Dagger Represents Protection, the Sapphire Representing Mercy. The Steel Dagger Represents Passion, The Ruby Representing Vengeance. "he said to Todd. "A Time will come when you must take a live. Just remember my words Todd: The actions you preform against the lesser now, will be remembered later by the Greatest. "he said to him. He then stood up. "Alright, Let's get the joining underway, you two. "he said, looking at the two new-comers.

"Why?" Boris asked "You wanted her to bite you." he shrugged not concerned.

Todd reached out and took the two daggers, looking confused. "No. I don't want!" He said, looking like he was about to cry.

Lucian stepped forward. "Sir, I'm sorry if I'm speaking out of turn, but Todd is a very sensitive child. The idea of death and killing or even hurting another creature upsets him, which is the reason he brought Daniel back to life. I'm sure he'll come around to the idea soon enough, but for now perhaps daggers are a bad choice of gift." He said.

Todd held the daggers away from himself and dropped them. "Don't want! Don't want! Bad scary pointy things!" He cried.

((Did you seriously think you'd get away with that? If you were the one controlling the baby, it would have worked, but Todd is Wolfie's.))