Early the succeeding day found Tom and Johnathon out behind the keep practicing a big many things. Tom was soon amazed to recover that Johnathon had indeed more ascendence than he thought unspoiled. This will make believe breeding him that much easier. Plus, he thought, he 'd be ready far sooner and off the radar of the council. Shaking his headspring, he 'd been hoping that it might skip his generation. Sighing, Tom realized that the kindred was never that lucky. He watched Johnathon blow the blaze out of another stop of gemstone. What was going on ? Johnathon seemed to be ineffective to centre ... Of course !

calling Evelyn, ( she and Lady Vishnew had returned that night with Lana ) he told her his plan. Evelyn agreed except for the fact that the retentivity wipe would n't reverse. She 'd never had it happen before. Thinking a present moment, Tom thought he knew what was going on.

< Evelyn, > Tom started,

Evelyn told ma'am Vishnew, and they both flashed out to the G. At first, they just sat and watched. Looking at Lana, they did n't see any modification. Then suddenly, tears started to fall from her eyes. Finally, she looked up staring at Johnathon. He was about to try the patch again when he heard a gasp behind him.

Johnathon was depressed. He figured that he 'd never see her again. He had looked all last Night for her but had found zero. All cockcrow, he and his father had been practicing control, but his low was winning on all fronts without Lana. He did n't know how he could go on. Not really able to center at all, Johnathon was just blowing the hell out of everything his father placed in front line of him. That was 'til he heard a gasp behind him. Turning he saw Lana standing with his and her mothers. Almost too shocked to move, Johnathon began to slowly cash advance. Standing in front of each other, he asked, `` Am I dreaming ? I searched the entire earth for you. I could n't find oneself you. I thought you were idle. ''
Here he dropped his head, `` I thought I was the one that might cause ended your lifetime. '' Lana 's surprise at seeing Johnathon had sent shivers to her somebody. The tingle were so deep that she came screaming from the hidden quoin of her mind.

'' My love, '' she started, `` be I perfectly, I would sustain surely crawled the pinnacle of hell to reunite with you. nix would own stopped me. ``

Both mother were in bust. Finally ! After almost 300 yr ! They were finally confessing their love life for each other ! Looking back, Lana looked at both fair sex, `` I wish to stay and view Johnathon. '' Both women nodded then Evelyn waved a hand, and they both vanished.

Holding her close, Johnathon reveled in the feel of her in his arms. `` I will never leave you again. Plus, I may hold discovered a way that you can be a vampire while we are together. '' Kissing a storm Lana, she sank into his arms kissing him back with as much passion as he did.

looking at at Johnathon slyly Lana stated, `` I will hold back you to your first part of that statement my love, the indorse, well we 'll see, '' she said, smiling up into the face of the man she had loved for centuries. `` I saw that you were having trouble, my dear. This is the first time I 've ever seen you have a hard time controlling it. ``

Johnathon then told Lana everything that had transpired since he 'd been taken : The competitiveness with his Father, the destruction of the council hall ( with them in it ), his Uncle Ben being hurt. Johnathon went on, leaving nothing out, letting her know everything. At first, she was horrified, but then she realized that most of what had happened had been brought on by the council. Then she sat to learn Johnathon praxis. This clock time, Johnathon found the control easier than he ever had. His Father-God nodded. It was just as he thought. She was a key to his command just as she was a key to him NOT being able to curb it. Rubbing his jaw, Tom thought of more advanced exercises that would advance his control more. If Johnathon could do just one today they might actually get done a calendar week quicker. Tom had Johnathon run through all the exercises that they had the day before. This clock time, Johnathon passed through the portal with no problems.

Taking a big intimation, Tom decided it was metre to try a more difficult control. `` Alright, this fourth dimension I want you to bring a person here to you using the hepatic portal vein. I know it 's easier to just snaffle and pull, but you do n't always get who you are pulling. ''

Johnathon nodded. He 'd had that happen before. Concentrating, Johnathon was about to open a portal when Tom stopped him. `` I want you to convey Lana to you, right succeeding to you. '' When Johnathon screwed up his nerve, Tom insisted. Lana looked at them both and smiled, nodding to Johnathon. Still unsure, Johnathon concentrated, opened a hepatic portal vein, reached in, and pulled Lana next to him. Both Lana and Johnathon were staring at Tom with speak agape. Then Johnathon shook his head. It had been easier than he thought it would be.
'' Alright, '' Tom said, pleased with the outcome so far."I want you to reopen the portal site and put her back gently, almost as if she had n't moved. '' Tom knew that if Johnathon could accomplish this, his control would jump another 20 %.

Johnathon took a recondite breath looking at Lana. `` Try, my love. I have confidence in you. '' Johnathon felt warmheartedness scatter in his chest. Opening the hepatic portal vein, he levitated Lana and then gently pushed her through the portal, sitting her even gentler back on the terrace she had been sitting on.

Yes ! Tom thought. By god, his mastery was wonderful ! He 'd care he had that much control when he was Johnathon 's age. Johnathon looked back at his male parent chuckling at the shocked feel on his nerve. Good, he needed a shock once in a patch. `` Extremely adept, Johnathon ! Tomorrow, we need to work on longer distances. Of track, you are invited to any and all practices Lana. '' Tom said, hoping to elicit a overconfident effect upon Johnathon 's control. Plus, it would be good to get in good with her ; after all, she was going to be his daughter-in-law.

`` Thank you, Mr. Timmings. I was going to ask when you 2 were done, but thank you for sparing me the embarrassing task of trying to ask you sir. '' Lana said with a wide smile on her fount. She truly liked Johnathon 's beginner. At least she did this new one. This one seemed more deal and feeling like Johnathon which was a welcome modification. Johnathon and Lana moved off into the house. Tom had to admit it was a the pits of a lot more pleasant with her around.

Tom was putting everything away when a unidentified younger mage flashed in. Erecting his shields, Tom awaited either a subject matter or an attack. bowing low, the mage stepped forward. `` I 'm looking for Tom Timmings, '' he said.

`` You are speaking to him and you are ? '' Tom asked, his supercilium raised. This Danton True Young man was either an idiot, was not caring, or had suffered a recent tragedy and just did n't care. Reaching out, Tom found he was a bounty huntsman for the council. At once on his guard, the younger man opened his mouth to speak.

`` I am Tyrome Greenstick. I have come to see Johnathon. I heard he was in trouble. '' Tyrome said.
Drawing himself up to his wax altitude, Tom 's exponent bristled. This man was no sphacelus as his power had recently been raised although Tom knew not how. Reaching in, Tom brought his barbaric magic to the surface.

`` If you are here to aim Johnathon, you will find it a lot grueling than you think. '' Tom growled.

To his credit rating, the younger mage did n't go. `` Huh ? Sir, I 'm really not sure what you mean, '' the man sadly said. It was in that moment that Tom could feel the losses the man had : a pardner, a woman mage he 'd been desperately in honey with, and many of the few friends he had. What the hell ? ! ! ! This was the mage that had finally put Cedric away ? `` I know you are a Bounty hunter for the council. If you think to take Johnathon, then it will be over my suddenly eubstance ! '' Tom growled even louder. Johnathon came running out of the keep with Lana trailing not far behind. holy place shit ! His Padre was powered up WITH his wild magic trick. Johnathon had brought his up also thinking they were under attempt. Running to his father 's side, Johnathon was looking around when he spotted Tyrome.

Shocked a moment, Johnathon lowered his power and told his Father of the Church it was ok. `` Tyrome ? Why are you here ? After the struggle with Cedric, I thought you were in hiding trying to recover. '' A looking at of fear was on Johnathon 's face.

`` I was but I ca n't anymore. I have to get back out there. I have to get John Tyler 's destruction out of my nous. '' Tyrome said. Johnathon 's mouth hung capable … Tyler was dead ? What was going on ? Sitting down, Tyrome told Lana and Johnathon everything that happened. The completely prison term, his optic held a haunted face. Lana had only heard of Tyrome a few sentence. Even the vampire humanity had heard of the council bounty hunters.

`` So why are you here ? '' Johnathon asked.

`` I am supposed to account to Ben Timmings, something about reassignment. I heard on the way here that you were in problem and thought I 'd loanword you a hired hand if you want. '' Tyrome offered. Johnathon thought for a bit and then leaned over and whispered to Tyrome. Lana listened in, her eyes getting huge and then a smile lit up her face.

'' I know you are in a lot of painfulness. I ca n't really do that much right now even with your heightened power. Although mom is a very feel healer, and she could help you. '' Johnathon suggested. Again, Tyrome sadly nodded. horseshit, Johnathon thought, this is really eating him up. Tom had been listening the totally meter. This mage knew Ben ? Hmmm, many of the affair Johnathon had suggested made a lot of sense.

Tom stepped away and called Ben. A moment later, he appeared. `` How go thing with the council ?"Tom asked. `` They're like a bunch of doddering old women. They seem to be trying to beat their nozzle into everything. How goes the training ? '' Ben asked.

`` I believe he may be cook Oklahoman than we thought. By the way, we have a visitant. He said he was looking to account to you. '' Tom said, showing Ben the man talking to Johnathon and Lana.

Ben hissed, `` Do you bang who that is ! He 's by far the with child Bounty hunting watch of the council ! He 's also the dodgy I have ever seen. infernal region, even I have a intemperate clock time against him. I heard the council started an hatchet man school being taught by the best of the last mathematical group of enforcer. Tom, we ca n't let him take Johnathon ! ``

`` It 's alright, Johnathon and Tyrome are friends. Apparently, they were in school day together. '' Tom explained.

`` WHAT ! ! ! ? ? ? '' Ben shouted drawing the attending of the three on the terrace. Johnathon looked up and smiled speaking to Tyrome. They all three rose and walked to the two men.

Tyrome walked ahead and extended his handwriting to Ben. `` air force officer Timmings, Tyrome Greenstick. I was ordered to account to you. Sir, I was unaware you were related to John. '' Here Johnathon sighed as a little smirk appeared on Tyrome 's face.

`` I guess I am going to take to kick your ass, too ! You know I hate being called that ! '' Johnathon growled. Tyrome threw him another smirk, as if ! Johnathon could see Tyrome 's pain in the ass ease a slight, but it was still there. They really needed to see his mom and soon.

`` Uncle Ben, Dad, I 'm going to exact him to mom. I am hoping she can aid him as he 's in a lot of pain in the neck. ``

`` Alright, but I need to speak to him as soon as I can. '' Ben said to their retreating spinal column. Sighing, Ben turned back to Tom. `` I am getting a foreboding about this. He was the outflank which is why he was chosen for the enforcer school. If he was summoned by the council, I am afraid they are going to try and contract Johnathon. ``

'' I know you have been busy for century with the council business, but have you actually study the law about the natural state illusion ? '' Tom asked Ben.

`` No. I have tried a few clip, but was always sent out on assignment when I did. '' Ben stated.

Tom waved his hand making a huge Holy Writ appear in his hand. `` Read to me what the law says about the use of the raving mad deception. '' Ben waved his hand over the script, and it opened to the varlet he wanted.

Sighing Ben shook his head and started reading. `` Magic law 5000 … It is hereby the decision of the council that the amateurish and luxuriate use of wild magic trick is outlawed. The said use of rampantly thaumaturgy will be punishable by dying, the instruction execution to drive lieu immediately under the watchful eyes of a sub-council male member of the Timmings family. '' Ben 's mouth dropped agape. `` Just how long were you going to hide this, you Ass ! I should slug your font a few thousand times ! All this time ! '' Ben was starting to get hysterical.

`` As I told Johnathon I could disband the council now for what they have done. By the clip another was chosen, we would be clear. It 's bad enough this council was just chosen a few eld ago, after most of it was decimated by the Cedric upshot. '' Tom told Ben trying to tranquilize him.

Ben took a big breathing space. This let Tom do it that Ben was n't through, not by a longsighted guessing. `` You should do it ! You ..."

'' No. Dismissing them now would be admitting that we were damage and Johnathon should die. I am NOT ready to break up on Johnathon. Not now, not EVER ! '' Tom yelled, knocking Ben off his feet. About time, Ben thought. His nephew had been a cold fish for so long he was n't sure he was even human anymore.

`` So what are we to do ? '' Ben asked

`` As I said, that young mage is one of the best bounty Hunter in many a century. He is also a beneficial friend of Johnathon 's. Besides, you are his chief. You can send him away to where ever you want. '' Tom told him.

`` Yeah, within ground. Remember, the council still has a say in which assignments and hunters I send out. '' Ben advised him. They talked and planned a bit. Tom knew there was a way around this. He just had to find it soon. They would n't be capable to put the council off indefinitely.

Johnathon watched as Evelyn Timmings worked on Tyrome 's head. She looked at Johnathon with a distressed flavor as soon as she discovered who Tyrome was. After explaining, she started to work out on him. `` Mr. Greenstick, I can not murder the remembering, but I can hide out them 'til such time as your mind is ready to make out with them. '' She advised him.

Fingering a star pendant in his shirt, he thought and then replied. `` That 's alright for as I am right now, I ca n't officiate and will be stagnant in a year or 2. I am not caring now about practically of anything. I am hoping this will help me. '' Tyrome said. Evelyn nodded and then started to delve into his mind. The prototype she soon saw had tear falling from her eyes. The nuisance she saw almost threatened to overtake her ,. Pushing, she soon had almost all of it sealed.

`` I 've done all I can Mr. Greenstick, '' Evelyn said, wiping the split from her optic.

A moment later, Ben walked in. `` I 've been told you have been accepted to the enforcer school. It seems you are the top campaigner. ``

`` Yes, I was told that also, '' a now more confident Tyrome said. `` I am hoping I survive, been told it is n't easy. When we are out, we are supposed to be the good. I hope so. ``

Ben nodded, `` As your genus Bos, I am hereby removing you from bounty hunter status 'til such time as you complete the schoolhouse. '' Tyrome was nodding, and then a illumination seemed to go off in his head as he smiled. It was a true grin as he saw exactly what Ben had done. Walking up to Ben, Tyrome whispered in his ear for a moment with Ben answering. This went on a few hour, and then Ben was smiling, slapping Tyrome on the back, and wishing him luck. Tyrome turning to Johnathon and they embraced.

'' Oh, '' Tyrome said as he waved his hand. A minuscule pendant shaped like a tree appeared. `` This is for the baby as I am afraid I wo n't be here when ..., it is born. '' Tyrome said, handing it to Lana.

Lana took it and looked up at Tyrome. `` It 's warm ! ''

'' Yes, it 's a life talisman keyed for the infant. There is only one other like it. It will provide protection that magic ca n't. '' Tyrome said.

Lana looked at him questioningly. `` I do n't sympathize. supply protection that conjuration ca n't ? '' Even Derrick was puzzled. `` I ca n't really explicate. You 'll see one day. '' With that, Tyrome was gone.

Sighing, Evelyn looked at Johnathon and Lana holding the Talisman. Looking closer, Evelyn gasped and pointed at the straw man of the tree shaped necklace. `` Oh my god ! '' She exclaimed. `` Lana, Johnathon do you realize what you have in your hand ? '' Evelyn asked.

They both started at his mother. `` I 'd say it is a living talisman, '' Johnathon said.

`` It is far Thomas More than that. '' Thinking a here and now, she looked closer. `` Yes, I 'm sure. All the archetype were destroyed at least a thousand old age ago. This is a piece of work of extreme point science. It took my grandfather 40 old age to create one. '' Johnathon smiled as he knew that Tyrome had a lot of accomplishment and power, and he was a lot smarter than he let on.

`` What is so peculiar about it, Mrs. Timmings ? '' Lana asked. `` It wo n't hurt the baby, will it ? ``

`` Very far from it ; this, depending on how it was crafted, will provide the possessor with what they need the most to protect them. I mean WHATEVER, or whom ever, to move over something like this away ... '' Evelyn stood there with her mouth open. This was truly a endowment that would protect the minor for a very long time.

`` I 'll be damned, '' Johnathon said, `` I guess I owe him even more, damn he 's never going to let me pay him back. ``

Lana could only stare at Johnathon. `` Pay him back ? I thought you owed no one anything. ``

`` I do n't, except him. That ass, giving us this. Now I 'll be another 100 or so years paying him back. time lag ! Did he say there were only 2 ? '' Groaning, Johnathon knew he had the early one, plus he knew what it was for.

`` Are you ok Johnathon ? '' His female parent asked.

`` I will be, every prison term I think I have finally paid Tyrome back he does something like this. One of these days, he is going to need help. I have to be there to finally pay him back for his friendly relationship all these C. '' Looking out the window Johnathon thought, one day I just hope I am ready my near friend .