As the days passed after the marriage of the demon and the fire child. Lang would spend his time on his honeymoon with Hera. With the two going out for walks in the woods around their forest home. Or spenidng a nice candle light dinner at home.

This moring he would be at the lake where the weddding took place, sitting on the docks. Just looking out over the water, feet dangling in the water. Humming softly to himself, as he had really relaxed more since the wedding.

At the moment he didn't know his wife was there behind him. It was true he took any chance he could to torment her, when she was trainning with Jade and Vanessa. Or off trainning by himself, doing anything he could to distract her. It usually earned him a glare, with a smile in return.

He finally looked over his shoulder, before motioning his lovely fire child of a wife over to his side. "Come here my dear." Murmured softly to her as he laid back on the docks. Hands going behind his head.

He looked up at her with a sly grin, before shaking his head slightly once she laid down beside him. "I always enjoy myself, beside I have everything I ever wanted." Winking up at her, as he sighed softly and contently.

Eyes moved to her fingers as they traced her mark on his chest. "Like you don't mind taking it easy here with me..or do you have some hot date that I am keeping you from?" Smirking at her as he looked her over. He could play that devilish side with the best of them.

He shook his head as he gave her rump a swat. "I wonder why I put up with you at times. Always trying to be a lady, when we all know you don't knwo how to be one." Teasing her as she tried to be cute, then she just had to ruffle his hair.

He shook his head again as he gavce her rump another smack. "Demon..and stop looking for horns.. I don't have any." Which was oddly true, even in his true form he didn't have the trade mark horns of a demon.

"I'm just a different breed of demon." Smirking at her as he sat up to watch her strip, then slip into the water. He splashed water back at her from the docks, before looking at her clothes. Then back to her with that sly devilish grin of his.

"True.. A lady wouldn't trust a bad boy like me with their clothes. I do love you, but still not sure if I adore you just yet." Winking back at her as he removed his shirt, then dove in after her.

The follwoing day

*cross posted in wolves den*


Nosgoth

In short terms the fire child didnt just stop by.It wasnt her usual way. But things were going to get back to normal soon. She couldnt hide in Nosgoth forever with Lang. And the honeymoonw as over. Hed gone off for a walk this mroning and Hera headed to speak with the lycan.


The castle was always open to those of the allaince. One of the maids answered the door.Hera shot the woman a grin.Soon down the stairs came Jade dressed in dark colors looking all the assassin she was.

Hera grinned at the lycan. " Hey.Didn't mean to just drop by, hope I didnt intrupt any fun."A wider grin at Jade.

Jade mean while just smirked at Hera. It wasn't like her to drop by that was true.But Jade liked Hera. They were alike in ways. Hera had a fire that Jade liked. And the fire child could be trusted with anything.

"No, Dark and I had our fun already."A grin. "Hes ina meeting with the boys, your just on time. I contacted V, she should be here soon."

Hera nodded then. "Good. Good."

Hera followed Jade throught he castle in to the lounge where they were served little finger samwiches and iced tea. "You never have to lift a finger do you?" Hera mused at Jade.

Jade just smirked. "I help. But its their job, and lord knows I can't cook."


"Sorry I am late." V stood in the doorway now. "The maid let me in." She strode in. Hera smirked how similar they all were, all were killers for hire at one point, and at one point they al killed for the fun of it. V was dressed in dark colors too,black boots,pants and jade toned top. She was the only one with any color on. Hera and Jade both wore all black. The only color on them was their hair and their eyes. Hars own chestnut hair was pulled high,her cyan eyes swept to the vampire int he doorway..Jades burgandy locks were down,and her eyes were intesne.

V paused and crossed in and sat down taking up a samwich. "So whats this about?"

"Work" Hera said rather flatly

"Ahh right down to business." V mused and ate slowly.

"Yeah, Heras the one who wnated us both here,sicne we;ve been running patrols while shes been off with Lang." Jade amde kissy faces at Hera.

Hera grinned at Jade. " yeah well.I have something to ask you both. "

V's brows went up. Jade just leaned forward.

"I'd like you two to keep up thsoe patrols. I know you both have lives too. But I need all the help I can get. And.." Hera paused.

Jade starred at Hera a moment. "I knew it." She was suddnly on her feet. "I knew it I knew it."

V looked over at Jade like she was crazy then looked to hera. SOmething was different about the fire child. He scent was off.Yes she smelt more like Lang now.V knew what that was from but there was something else. "Oh my goddess."


Hera shot them botha look. "Both of you shut it. No one outside this room knows, that means not Rune, not Darkemre and not Shea.. no one else knows. "

Jade just grinned and She was suddenly hugging the fire child. "Oh my god." V was there too, snickering softly. "I wont tell anyone."

Hera shot Jade a look. "No telling Darkmere."

Jade nodded. "I wont, but he'll know the secnd he sees you. Right V?"

V nodded. "Any vampire worth their salt would know.I've just been off my game."

"Still not getting laid?"Jade asked very point blank.

"Not even a little."

Jade shook her head. "You a vampiress for gods sake tie him to the bed already.." Hera chuckled to that. "I've got some hand cuff you could use."

V shot them both a dirty look.

Jade smirked and sat beside Hera. "How long have you known?"

"Three days."

"You do relize Langs a demon he'll be able to tell just like any other creature.Jade and I both could smell it..I mean sure hes a guy but hes not dumb."


"I just keep hoping that I am just.. you know."

"Late?" Jade was still semi hugging Hera.

"Why?I mean I would think you'd be happy." V shrugged at that.

"Its not that.I mean I am not really made for... motherhood."

"I thought that was once too. All I was was an assasin a pro killer and damn good at it, and to boot I am a wild creature inside.Under this rocin body. But I ahd Gabe and Raz to care for to mother in my way. And yes they may be older and men and not boys and to boot not mine, but that alone changed me. Then after Angel and Azura were born, I just felt this change in me. I was still me, but I found that mothering nature. "


"This means we will be patroling, until your sure one way or another.And don;t argue. Cuz if you do I will tell Shea and she will lock you up. Shea out of all of us knows the dnagers of Rhydin while with child.."

Jade nodded to that. "We dont mind either.I think V's been enjoying it."

"Gotta do what i gotta do." The vampire offered

"Thanks... but I want to know how I should tell him."

"Just tell him. " It was Audreys voice. "Forgive me.I did not mean to intrude." She held her son in her arms.

Hera looked back to Audrey. Hera knew she was right.


"I agree with Audrey."

"Me too."

Audrey just smiled and walked on in to the kitchen. Hera sighed and sank in to the couch. Jade just patted her shoulder. "If you want we can come with you to tell him."

V nodded mid bite of another samwich.

"No,I should tell him on my own." The fire child rose. "You two will keep quiet till then right and run patrols too?"

Both women nodded and Hera headed back out.

The walk home was not nearly long enough. She paused at the cottage an pressed her fingers to the door knob. She couldn't do it. She needed more advice. Sure V and Jade were fine help and Audrey had been right.She should just tell him. Patrolw as handled, and she got the lycans and the vampires points of view. But she needed someone elses.She didnt want Shea to know. Not yet. Not till she was sure.

She took a few steps back from the cottage. Who to go to?Willow, Radella. No shed gotten a womans point of view. She wasnt going to Darkmere. She already knew what hed tell her. She consitered Ghallon he was the eldest,and ahd sagely wisdom. But Crendia was a little too far to run to. So she split the difference and headed for the cottage that was Analas and Gabes.She knew they were here. She also knew it would give her some time .Jade had said that Dark was ina meeting with the boys. That suually emant his bothers and his sons.

Hera reached the cottage in no time and knocked.

Anala answered the door. "Hello Hera." She held Warner in her arms. Who was squirming about. She sat him down and he ran back the other way. Children grew up so fast. Warner,Mina,Kaleigh ,Dalryn and Lona were all five or six now. Walking talking playing. Hera smiled softly. "I was hoping to talk to your husband."

Anala's dark blue brows went up. "Gabes, at he castle with his father. But he should be home soon.Please come in. " Hera crossed inside.The cottage was nice,preety.A mix of Analas and Gabes styles. There were toys ont he floor and Warner was laying ont he floor with a book. Anala blushed dimly. "Its a little messy." Hera shrugged, "seen worse." Anala guestered for Hera to sit. "Would you like anything, tea,coffee,something to eat?" Hera shook her head, "No, thank you." Anala nodded and looked to Warner who had his eyes fixed on Hera now. Hera smiled and waved to him.

Anala smiled. "I do hope everything is all right.Lang and yourself." Hera nodded again. "yeah, peachy."

Hera watched Anala for a moment.She reminded Hera of Shea in some ways. Anala was a little taller, her hair chropped short,but the same shade of dark blue. Her eyes were blue as well. And she flowed witht hat easy of her element. And their was a wisdom in those dark eyes. Hera had been so concentated on Anala thats he hadnt seen Warner climb up beside her. He was gazing at her oddly.

"Hes slowly learning whom everyone is. This is the first time hes really seen you since he was small. You must forgive his starring." Hera smirked, "its okay, hey kiddo. "She ruffled his hair. And noticed how her hand sizzled a little. Water elementals.

He just continued to stare at her.

Hera wasnt sure she could do this. Be a mother how did any of them do it? She was about to ask Anala when the door opened and Gabe walked in.

"Lord Alcar."She bowed her head to him.So formal. Gabe was always that way. Hera could do the same though it tased off. She was no lady, but he was a lord. Anala just snickered. And watched Warner go in to his fathers arms.

"I came to talk to you."She smiled.

"Shall I leave you both?"Anala asked kindly.

"No Lady Nirvelli you may stay.Please." To Hera as to many people Anala woudl always be Lady Nirveilli the lady of water. No matter that she now bore the Alcar name with pride. Anala sat and when Gabe jipned her she smiled. Warner was in Gabes lap he seemed content there.

Hera tooka deep breath, "What I am about to tell you both,can not for now at least go beyond these walls. I am in need of advice. I have gotten both Vanessas and Jades. As well as their support for the battle in Rhydin. And I do not wish to go to Radella or Willow.Or even Ghallon though I trust them all. "Hera shifted her weight.

Anala sat there silent,looking at Hera. There was something different about her. "Oh...Oh my..."

Hera looked to Anala. "So you sensed it at last.I was doing my best to hdie it. But magic can't hide everything. " Anala smiled softly.

Hera looked to Gabe wondering if he ahd sensed it too.Likely he had Alcars had great senses. "I have never done this before. Hidden such a thing from Lang for so long. I hid my past from him, till I broke and told him.And he loved me still. I los my mother, my whole family long ago it seems now. And I ahve become a part of this great family. Yet I do not know how I should tell him, or if I could even possibly be a good mother. "

She sighed. Anala rose and crossed to her and sat beside her. Hera smiled dimly. "I bet your wodnering why I came to you. "She smirked at Gabe. "Your the most level headed of the men, besides Ghallon.And even though most of the men in your family are fathers, and many of the men I know ehre are as well and grand at it. When i thought of who might help me. You both came to mind. Anala I find you soothing, which is odd for our elements should clash. " Anala smiled softly and looked to Gabe.


Hera sighed. "I do not know how to tell him, or what to expect. I was not born to be a mother.I was amde a weapon.What if I cant do this?"

Hera blinked at him. Anala nodded along. "Yes go on."

Hera smiled dimly. Yes she baby sat but hardly ever alone.Someone was always around. But she did think of the children as family and would protect them with her life. "Your right."She smirked softly, "Thanks." She rose fluidly and didnt say a word as she let her self out.

Anala just smirked at Gabe. "Who's hungry..." hear ehard Analas cheery voice even as she left.

Hera was walking, no running. She wasnt going to loose her nerve now.No. She sprinted across the grasses, through the snow. And towards the cottage. She followe Langs scent. And stopped seeing that shope there. A blacksmiths shope? Had that always been there? "Lang?" She called towards the shope.

She smiled when he moved out th door. "Hi."She smiled. "This is new." She was advoiding why she ran all this way. There was the smell of burning coils and hot metal. A nice hot smell Hera liked it. She gazed at him a moment. "Gonna show me around?" Hera had seen many a smith shope inher time. She had helpped out in a few as well. She also knew the moemnt the lycan saw this place Jade would be there all the time.Oncea smith always a smith.

She smiled still.She had run all this way and now lost her nerve.

She took note of the shope. Blacksmith shopes were one of ehr favored places. Something about the heat and the fire. Plus sharp weapons and places to make and sharpen ones own. She took note of the shop her brows risen at him. She liked the tour,but wondered all the while where the shope had come from then he stopped and the tour was over.

The moment he said to relax and that he knew she seemed to relax. She leaned in to him as his wings went about her. So he knew and she didn't even have to tell him. That made her feel a little better. Shed been so worried about it.

"You knew and you let me fret about it."She poked his arm lightly then ran her fingers over the inside of his wing.

She snickered as she watched him bolt. Tormenting his poor lovely wife so. How mean. But she could still chase after him.And so she did. "Lang Darkwing you get your butt back here!"

She could catch up to him if she really put her all in to it. But she took her time watching him run. Smirking softly. She knew she could catch him but would much rather watch him run. But she had this urge tot ackle him so.With a touch of magic she was in front of him and pounce. "You should never run away from me."Her cyan eyes flared to that fiery tone. "I'll catch you." A kiss to his cheek.

She smirked down at him. "Oh I need to keep in shape do I?"She eyed him. "Look whos talking."She poked his perfect stomach mockingly. She rolled off him and smirked. "I will not waddle or quack.I am not short like Shea."She snickered and touched her abdomin.

She smiled over at him then. "I was worried about this.About telling you.I didntknow how you would react.I've been freaking out for days. What if I am not good at the whole mother thing."