Early the adjacent day found Tom and Johnathon out behind the keep practicing a great many thing. Tom was soon amazed to incur that Johnathon had indeed more control than he thought honest. This will name breeding him that much prosperous. Plus, he thought, he 'd be ready far sooner and off the radar of the council. Shaking his psyche, he 'd been hoping that it might hop his propagation. Sighing, Tom realized that the kindred was never that lucky. He watched Johnathon blow the netherworld out of another stop of stone. What was going on ? Johnathon seemed to be ineffective to focus ... Of course !

Calling Evelyn, ( she and noblewoman Vishnew had returned that night with Lana ) he told her his plan. Evelyn agreed except for the fact that the retentiveness wipe would n't change by reversal. She 'd never had it come about before. Thinking a moment, Tom thought he knew what was going on.

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Evelyn told gentlewoman Vishnew, and they both flashed out to the thousand. At first, they just sat and watched. Looking at Lana, they did n't see any change. Then suddenly, tear started to shine from her oculus. Finally, she looked up staring at Johnathon. He was about to try the spell again when he heard a pant 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 nothing. All morning time, he and his father had been practicing control, but his depression was winning on all fronts without Lana. He did n't know how he could go on. Not really capable to concentrate at all, Johnathon was just blowing the Inferno out of everything his father placed in front of him. That was 'til he find out a pant behind him. Turning he saw Lana standing with his and her mothers. Almost too shocked to move, Johnathon began to slowly advance. Standing in front of each other, he asked, `` Am I dreaming ? I searched the integral world for you. I could n't find you. I thought you were dead. ''
Here he dropped his head, `` I thought I was the one that might have ended your living. '' Lana 's surprise at seeing Johnathon had sent shivers to her soul. The shivers were so deep that she came screaming from the hidden corners of her idea.

'' My love, '' she started, `` be I all in, I would give surely crawled the heights of hell to reunite with you. goose egg would have stopped me. ``

Both female parent were in binge. Finally ! After almost 300 years ! They were finally confessing their love for each other ! Looking back, Lana looked at both women, `` I wish to abide and see Johnathon. '' Both women nodded then Evelyn waved a script, and they both vanished.

Holding her close, Johnathon reveled in the tone of her in his arms. `` I will never result you again. Plus, I may make discovered a way that you can be a vampire while we are together. '' Kissing a surprised Lana, she sank into his arms kissing him back with as a lot love as he did.

looking at Johnathon slyly Lana stated, `` I will curb you to your first part of that statement my love, the second gear, 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 beloved. This is the first base time I 've ever seen you have a hard prison term controlling it. ``

Johnathon then told Lana everything that had transpired since he 'd been taken : The fight with his forefather, the destruction of the council hall ( with them in it ), his Uncle Ben being hurt. Johnathon went on, leaving cipher out, letting her know everything. At first, she was horrified, but then she realized that almost of what had happened had been brought on by the council. Then she sat to look on Johnathon pattern. This clip, Johnathon found the command soft than he ever had. His father nodded. It was just as he thought. She was a key to his control just as she was a key to him NOT being able to ensure it. Rubbing his jaw, Tom thought of more shape up utilisation that would kick upstairs his ascendancy more. If Johnathon could do just one today they might actually get done a week quicker. Tom had Johnathon run through all the exercises that they had the day before. This time, Johnathon passed through the portal with no problems.

Taking a big hint, Tom decided it was time to try a more unmanageable control. `` Alright, this fourth dimension I want you to bring a person here to you using the portal. I know it 's well-to-do to just grab 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 afford a portal when Tom stopped him. `` I want you to bring Lana to you, right following to you. '' When Johnathon screwed up his face, Tom insisted. Lana looked at them both and smiled, nodding to Johnathon. Still shy, Johnathon concentrated, opened a portal, reached in, and pulled Lana following to him. Both Lana and Johnathon were staring at Tom with mouths agape. Then Johnathon shook his head. It had been easier than he thought it would be.
'' Alright, '' Tom said, pleased with the final result so far."I want you to reopen the portal and put her back gently, almost as if she had n't moved. '' Tom knew that if Johnathon could achieve this, his mastery would jump another 20 %.

Johnathon took a deep breathing space looking at Lana. `` Try, my love. I have confidence in you. '' Johnathon felt affectionateness spread in his chest. Opening the vena portae, he levitated Lana and then gently pushed her through the portal site, sitting her even gentler back on the bench she had been sitting on.

Yes ! Tom thought. By god, his control was marvelous ! He 'd care he had that much control when he was Johnathon 's age. Johnathon looked back at his father chuckling at the shocked look on his face. full, he needed a shock once in a while. `` Extremely good, Johnathon ! Tomorrow, we need to work on longer distances. Of course, you are invited to any and all practices Lana. '' Tom said, hoping to provoke a positive core upon Johnathon 's control. Plus, it would be skillful to get in in force 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 face. She truly liked Johnathon 's father. At least she did this new one. This one seemed more caring and feeling like Johnathon which was a welcome modification. Johnathon and Lana moved off into the house. Tom had to take on it was a the pits of a lot more pleasant with her around.

Tom was putting everything away when a strange younger mage flashed in. Erecting his shell, Tom awaited either a message or an onrush. 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 young man was either an half-wit, was not caring, or had suffered a recent tragedy and just did n't care. Reaching out, Tom found he was a bounty hunter for the council. At once on his sentry go, the young man opened his mouthpiece to speak.

`` I am Tyrome Greenstick. I have come to see Johnathon. I heard he was in hassle. '' Tyrome said.
Drawing himself up to his full top, Tom 's baron bristled. This man was no gangrene as his power had recently been raised although Tom knew not how. Reaching in, Tom brought his uncivilized magic to the surface.

`` If you are here to admit Johnathon, you will line up it a lot grueling than you think. '' Tom growled.

To his reference, the younger mage did n't move. `` Huh ? Sir, I 'm really not surely what you mean, '' the man sadly said. It was in that moment that Tom could feel the release the man had : a spouse, a cleaning lady mage he 'd been desperately in honey with, and many of the few supporter 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 carry Johnathon, then it will be over my dead dead body ! '' Tom growled even louder. Johnathon came running out of the support with Lana trailing not far behind. holy shit ! His Father-God was powered up WITH his waste conjuration. Johnathon had brought his up also thinking they were under tone-beginning. Running to his founder 's side, Johnathon was looking around when he spotted Tyrome.

Shocked a moment, Johnathon lowered his might and told his father it was ok. `` Tyrome ? Why are you here ? After the conflict with Cedric, I thought you were in hiding trying to recover. '' A spirit of headache was on Johnathon 's face.

`` I was but I ca n't anymore. I have to get back out there. I have to get Tyler 's death out of my psyche. '' Tyrome said. Johnathon 's backtalk hung open … John Tyler was dead ? What was going on ? Sitting down, Tyrome told Lana and Johnathon everything that happened. The whole meter, his eyes held a haunted look. Lana had only heard of Tyrome a few multiplication. Even the lamia human beings had heard of the council bounty hunters.

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

`` I am supposed to report to Ben Timmings, something about reassignment. I heard on the way here that you were in trouble and thought I 'd loan you a 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 Brobdingnagian and then a smile lit up her face.

'' I know you are in a lot of pain. I ca n't really do that much right now even with your compound power. Although mom is a very feel therapist, and she could facilitate you. '' Johnathon suggested. Again, Tyrome sadly nodded. crap, Johnathon thought, this is really eating him up. Tom had been listening the all clock time. This mage knew Ben ? Hmmm, many of the affair Johnathon had suggested made a lot of sense.

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

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

Ben hissed, `` Do you love who that is ! He 's by far the greatest H.M.S. Bounty hunter of the council ! He 's also the knavish I have ever seen. Inferno, even I have a hard time against him. I heard the council started an enforcer schooling being taught by the dependable of the last group of enforcers. Tom, we ca n't let him take Johnathon ! ``

`` It 's alright, Johnathon and Tyrome are admirer. Apparently, they were in schooltime together. '' Tom explained.

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

Tyrome walked ahead and extended his hand to Ben. `` commanding officer Timmings, Tyrome Greenstick. I was ordered to report to you. Sir, I was incognizant you were related to Gospel According to John. '' Here Johnathon sighed as a little smirk appeared on Tyrome 's face.

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

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

`` Alright, but I need to spill the beans to him as soon as I can. '' Ben said to their retreating backs. Sighing, Ben turned back to Tom. `` I am getting a foreboding about this. He was the best 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 take Johnathon. ``

'' I know you have been meddlesome for centuries with the council business enterprise, but have you actually read the law about the wild magic ? '' Tom asked Ben.

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

Tom waved his hand making a immense book appear in his hand. `` Read to me what the law says about the use of the unwarranted magic. '' Ben waved his paw over the book, and it opened to the Page he wanted.

Sighing Ben shook his head and started reading. `` legerdemain law 5000 … It is hereby the conclusion of the council that the unskilled and wanton use of wild magic is outlawed. The said use of savage magic will be punishable by death, the execution to take up place immediately under the insomniac centre of a sub-council male extremity of the Timmings family. '' Ben 's mouth dropped agape. `` Just how long were you going to hide this, you Ass ! I should swig your nerve a few thousand time ! 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 time another was chosen, we would be clear. It 's bad enough this council was just chosen a few years ago, after most of it was decimated by the Cedric event. '' Tom told Ben trying to calm him.

Ben took a big breath. This let Tom roll in the hay that Ben was n't through, not by a long shot. `` You should do it ! You ..."

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

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

`` As I said, that young mage is one of the in effect Bounty hunters in many a century. He is also a proficient friend of Johnathon 's. Besides, you are his hirer. You can send off him away to where ever you want. '' Tom told him.

`` Yeah, within reason. Remember, the council still has a say in which assigning and huntsman 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 able to put the council off indefinitely.

Johnathon watched as Evelyn Timmings worked on Tyrome 's head. She looked at Johnathon with a disquieted tone as soon as she discovered who Tyrome was. After explaining, she started to work on him. `` Mr. Greenstick, I can not bump off the memories, but I can hide them 'til such clock time as your mind is ready to deal 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 function and will be dead in a year or 2. I am not caring now about much of anything. I am hoping this will aid me. '' Tyrome said. Evelyn nodded and then started to turn over into his head. The images she soon saw had rent falling from her eyes. The pain in the neck she saw almost threatened to overwhelm her ,. Pushing, she soon had almost all of it sealed.

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

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

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

Ben nodded, `` As your party boss, I am hereby removing you from premium hunter position 'til such time as you complete the school. '' Tyrome was nodding, and then a light seemed to go off in his head as he smiled. It was a true grinning 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 min, 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 helping hand. A pocket-size pendent 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 sustenance talisman keyed for the baby. There is only one early like it. It will provide protection that magic ca n't. '' Tyrome said.

Lana looked at him questioningly. `` I do n't understand. Provide protection that deception ca n't ? '' Even Derrick was puzzled. `` I ca n't really explain. 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 front 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 female parent. `` I 'd say it is a living talisman, '' Johnathon said.

`` It is far more than that. '' Thinking a moment, she looked closer. `` Yes, I 'm surely. All the pilot were destroyed at to the lowest degree a thousand years ago. This is a workplace of extreme skill. It took my granddad 40 years to create one. '' Johnathon smiled as he knew that Tyrome had a lot of skill and office, and he was a lot smarter than he let on.

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

`` Very far from it ; this, depending on how it was crafted, will offer the owner with what they need the most to protect them. I mean WHATEVER, or whom ever, to give something like this away ... '' Evelyn stood there with her rima oris open. This was truly a natural endowment that would protect the tiddler 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. Wait ! Did he say there were only 2 ? '' Groaning, Johnathon knew he had the other one, plus he knew what it was for.

`` Are you ok Johnathon ? '' His mother asked.

`` I will be, every prison term I think I have finally paid Tyrome back he does something like this. One of these 24-hour interval, he is going to need help. I have to be there to finally pay him back for his friendship all these centuries. '' Looking out the window Johnathon thought, one day I just hope I am make my beloved protagonist .