Early the adjacent day found Tom and Johnathon out behind the keep practicing a slap-up many things. Tom was soon amazed to chance that Johnathon had indeed more control than he thought thoroughly. This will make training him that much easy. Plus, he thought, he 'd be set up far sooner and off the radiolocation of the council. Shaking his head, he 'd been hoping that it might skip his genesis. Sighing, Tom realized that the clan was never that lucky. He watched Johnathon blow the hell out of another block of Isidor Feinstein Stone. What was going on ? Johnathon seemed to be unable to focus ... Of course !

career Evelyn, ( she and gentlewoman 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 override. She 'd never had it happen before. Thinking a moment, Tom thought he knew what was going on.

< Evelyn, > Tom started,

Evelyn told dame Vishnew, and they both flashed out to the yard. At initiatory, they just sat and watched. Looking at Lana, they did n't see any change. Then suddenly, weeping started to fall from her center. 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 Nox for her but had found nil. All morning, he and his father had been practicing control, but his depression was winning on all straw man without Lana. He did n't bang how he could go on. Not really able to concentrate at all, Johnathon was just blowing the hell out of everything his forefather placed in battlefront of him. That was 'til he listen a gasp behind him. Turning he saw Lana standing with his and her mothers. Almost too shocked to propel, Johnathon began to slowly advance. Standing in front of each other, he asked, `` Am I dreaming ? I searched the entire world for you. I could n't line up you. I thought you were absolutely. ''
Here he dropped his principal, `` I thought I was the one that might make ended your life. '' Lana 's surprisal at seeing Johnathon had sent chill to her individual. The shiver were so deep that she came screaming from the blot out corners of her mind.

'' My honey, '' she started, `` be I abruptly, I would sustain surely crawled the elevation of hell to reunite with you. NOTHING would have stopped me. ``

Both female parent were in tears. Finally ! After almost 300 eld ! They were finally confessing their love for each other ! Looking back, Lana looked at both woman, `` I wish to stay put and watch Johnathon. '' Both cleaning woman nodded then Evelyn waved a mitt, and they both vanished.

Holding her close, Johnathon reveled in the feel of her in his arms. `` I will never go out you again. Plus, I may possess 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 practically passion as he did.

looking for at Johnathon slyly Lana stated, `` I will hold you to your first share of that statement my beloved, the second, 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 love. This is the first time I 've ever seen you have a firmly fourth dimension controlling it. ``

Johnathon then told Lana everything that had transpired since he 'd been taken : The fight with his father, the death of the council anteroom ( 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 watch Johnathon practice. This sentence, Johnathon found the control leisurely 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 capable to control it. Rubbing his jaw, Tom thought of more advanced exercises that would progress his mastery more. If Johnathon could do just one today they might actually get done a hebdomad quicker. Tom had Johnathon run through all the utilization that they had the day before. This time, Johnathon passed through the hepatic portal vein with no problems.

Taking a big breath, Tom decided it was metre to try a more difficult control. `` Alright, this fourth dimension I want you to make for a person here to you using the portal site. I know it 's easier to just catch and get out, 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 bring Lana to you, right future to you. '' When Johnathon screwed up his fount, Tom insisted. Lana looked at them both and smiled, nodding to Johnathon. Still timid, Johnathon concentrated, opened a hepatic portal vein, reached in, and pulled Lana next to him. Both Lana and Johnathon were staring at Tom with mouthpiece love feast. Then Johnathon shook his head. It had been easier than he thought it would be.
'' Alright, '' Tom said, pleased with the upshot so far."I want you to reopen the portal and put her cover gently, almost as if she had n't moved. '' Tom knew that if Johnathon could attain this, his ascendency would spring another 20 %.

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

Yes ! Tom thought. By god, his control condition was marvelous ! He 'd wished he had that a great deal ascendance when he was Johnathon 's age. Johnathon looked back at his founding father chuckling at the shocked look on his side. secure, he needed a shock once in a while. `` Extremely good, Johnathon ! Tomorrow, we need to figure out on longsighted length. Of course of action, you are invited to any and all recitation Lana. '' Tom said, hoping to elicit a confirming effect upon Johnathon 's restraint. 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 face. She truly liked Johnathon 's father. At to the lowest degree she did this new one. This one seemed more caring and feeling like Johnathon which was a welcome variety. Johnathon and Lana moved off into the business firm. Tom had to let in it was a Scheol of a lot more pleasant with her around.

Tom was putting everything away when a unknown younger mage flashed in. Erecting his shell, Tom awaited either a message or an tone-beginning. 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 eyebrows raised. This untried man was either an idiot, was not caring, or had suffered a recent disaster and just did n't give care. Reaching out, Tom found he was a bounty Orion 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 difficulty. '' Tyrome said.
Drawing himself up to his full height, Tom 's power bristled. This man was no slough as his power had recently been raised although Tom knew not how. Reaching in, Tom brought his gaga magic to the surface.

`` If you are here to assume Johnathon, you will witness it a lot harder than you think. '' Tom growled.

To his deferred payment, the younger mage did n't be active. `` 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 partner, a woman mage he 'd been desperately in love with, and many of the few friends he had. What the pit ? ! ! ! This was the mage that had finally put Cedric away ? `` I know you are a bounty hunting watch for the council. If you think to take Johnathon, then it will be over my dead body ! '' Tom growled even louder. Johnathon came running out of the dungeon with Lana trailing not far behind. Holy shit ! His founder was powered up WITH his wild trick. Johnathon had brought his up also thinking they were under attack. Running to his Church Father 's incline, Johnathon was looking around when he spotted Tyrome.

Shocked a bit, Johnathon lowered his power and told his beginner it was ok. `` Tyrome ? Why are you here ? After the battle with Cedric, I thought you were in hiding trying to recover. '' A look of vexation 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 mind. '' Tyrome said. Johnathon 's oral cavity hung open … President Tyler was drained ? What was going on ? Sitting down, Tyrome told Lana and Johnathon everything that happened. The whole time, his eyes held a haunted look. Lana had only heard of Tyrome a few multiplication. Even the vampire world had heard of the council bounty hunters.

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

`` I am supposed to cover 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 center getting immense and then a smile lit up her case.

'' I know you are in a lot of pain. I ca n't really do that much right now even with your heighten force. Although mom is a very experienced therapist, and she could help you. '' Johnathon suggested. Again, Tyrome sadly nodded. Crap, Johnathon thought, this is really eating him up. Tom had been listening the whole time. This mage knew Ben ? Hmmm, many of the things Johnathon had suggested made a lot of sense.

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

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

Ben hissed, `` Do you know who that is ! He 's by far the greatest amplitude huntsman of the council ! He 's also the slick I have ever seen. Hell, even I have a punishing time against him. I heard the council started an enforcer schooling being taught by the best of the last group of hatchet man. Tom, we ca n't let him take on Johnathon ! ``

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

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

Tyrome walked ahead and extended his manus to Ben. `` commandant Timmings, Tyrome Greenstick. I was ordered to report to you. Sir, I was unaware you were related to St. John the Apostle. '' Here Johnathon sighed as a niggling smirk appeared on Tyrome 's face.

`` I guess I am going to take in 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 minuscule, but it was still there. They really needed to see his mom and soon.

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

`` Alright, but I need to talk 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 unspoilt 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 remove Johnathon. ``

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

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

Tom waved his mitt making a vast book appear in his deal. `` read to me what the law says about the use of the risky magic. '' Ben waved his mitt over the script, and it opened to the Thomas Nelson Page he wanted.

Sighing Ben shook his school principal and started reading. `` Magic law 5000 … It is hereby the decision of the council that the amateur and wanton use of wild magic is outlawed. The said use of violent magic will be penal by death, the execution to fill berth immediately under the watchful eyes of a sub-council manful 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 face a few thousand meter ! All this clip ! '' Ben was starting to get hysterical.

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

Ben took a big breath. This let Tom know that Ben was n't through, not by a prospicient shot. `` You should do it ! You ..."

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

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

`` As I said, that young mage is one of the honorable Bounty hunter in many a century. He is also a good supporter of Johnathon 's. Besides, you are his boss. You can send him away to where ever you want. '' Tom told him.

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

Johnathon watched as Evelyn Timmings worked on Tyrome 's capitulum. She looked at Johnathon with a worried feel as soon as she discovered who Tyrome was. After explaining, she started to work on him. `` Mr. Greenstick, I can not remove the memories, but I can veil them 'til such time as your intellect is fix to cope with them. '' She advised him.

Fingering a star pendent 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 a great deal of anything. I am hoping this will help me. '' Tyrome said. Evelyn nodded and then started to dig into his brain. The images she soon saw had tears falling from her eyes. The bother she saw almost threatened to flood out her ,. Pushing, she soon had almost all of it sealed.

`` I 've done all I can Mr. Greenstick, '' Evelyn said, wiping the teardrop 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 candidate. ``

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

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

'' Oh, '' Tyrome said as he waved his mitt. A small pendent shaped like a tree appeared. `` This is for the infant 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 lovesome ! ''

'' Yes, it 's a living talisman keyed for the baby. There is only one other like it. It will leave tribute that legerdemain ca n't. '' Tyrome said.

Lana looked at him questioningly. `` I do n't read. Provide protection that thaumaturgy 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 presence of the tree diagram shaped necklace. `` Oh my god ! '' She exclaimed. `` Lana, Johnathon do you actualise what you have in your script ? '' Evelyn asked.

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

`` It is far more than that. '' Thinking a instant, she looked closer. `` Yes, I 'm sure. All the master copy were destroyed at to the lowest degree a thousand years ago. This is a employment of extremum acquisition. It took my grandfather 40 year to create one. '' Johnathon smiled as he knew that Tyrome had a lot of skill and exponent, and he was a lot smarter than he let on.

`` What is so exceptional 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 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 mouth give. This was truly a gift that would protect the child for a very prospicient 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 gaze 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 class 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 sentence 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 centuries. '' Looking out the window Johnathon thought, one day I just hope I am ready my dear booster .