Early the next day found Tom and Johnathon out behind the keep practicing a bang-up many things. Tom was soon amazed to notice that Johnathon had indeed more controller than he thought good. This will take a crap breeding him that much easier. Plus, he thought, he 'd be ready far sooner and off the microwave radar of the council. Shaking his head, he 'd been hoping that it might skip his multiplication. Sighing, Tom realized that the kindred was never that lucky. He watched Johnathon blow the pit out of another engine block of stone. What was going on ? Johnathon seemed to be unable to concenter ... Of course of action !

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

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Evelyn told peeress Vishnew, and they both flashed out to the yard. At get-go, they just sat and watched. Looking at Lana, they did n't see any change. Then suddenly, bout started to pass from her center. Finally, she looked up staring at Johnathon. He was about to try the spell 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 nix. All morning, he and his father had been practicing control, but his natural depression was winning on all fronts without Lana. He did n't recognise how he could go on. Not really able to concentrate at all, Johnathon was just blowing the snake pit out of everything his forefather placed in figurehead of him. That was 'til he see a pant behind him. Turning he saw Lana standing with his and her mothers. Almost too shocked to run, Johnathon began to slowly approach. Standing in front of each other, he asked, `` Am I dreaming ? I searched the entire world for you. I could n't find you. I thought you were numb. ''
Here he dropped his head, `` I thought I was the one that might sustain ended your life. '' Lana 's surprise at seeing Johnathon had sent shivers to her soul. The shake were so cryptic that she came screaming from the hidden recession of her idea.

'' My love, '' she started, `` be I bushed, I would possess surely crawled the heights of underworld to reunify with you. NOTHING would have stopped me. ``

Both mothers were in bust. Finally ! After almost 300 years ! They were finally confessing their love for each former ! Looking back, Lana looked at both cleaning woman, `` I wish to stay and look on Johnathon. '' Both char nodded then Evelyn waved a hand, and they both vanished.

Holding her last, Johnathon reveled in the feel of her in his weapon system. `` I will never leave you again. Plus, I may have discovered a way that you can be a lamia while we are together. '' Kissing a surprised Lana, she sank into his limb kissing him back with as much love as he did.

looking at at Johnathon slyly Lana stated, `` I will declare you to your first part of that affirmation my making love, 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 difficulty, my love. 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 fight with his father, the end of the council hall ( with them in it ), his Uncle Ben being hurt. Johnathon went on, leaving nil out, letting her know everything. At first, she was horrified, but then she realized that about of what had happened had been brought on by the council. Then she sat to view Johnathon practice. This time, Johnathon found the restraint well-fixed than he ever had. His father nodded. It was just as he thought. She was a key to his mastery just as she was a key to him NOT being able to control it. Rubbing his jaw, Tom thought of more ripe physical exertion that would encourage his ascendance more. If Johnathon could do just one today they might actually get done a week quicker. Tom had Johnathon run through all the employment that they had the day before. This time, Johnathon passed through the portal with no problems.

Taking a big intimation, Tom decided it was prison term to try a more hard restraint. `` Alright, this time I want you to bring a person here to you using the hepatic portal vein. I know it 's easier 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 site when Tom stopped him. `` I want you to make for Lana to you, right next to you. '' When Johnathon screwed up his cheek, Tom insisted. Lana looked at them both and smiled, nodding to Johnathon. Still unsure, Johnathon concentrated, opened a portal, reached in, and pulled Lana future to him. Both Lana and Johnathon were staring at Tom with talk agape. Then Johnathon shook his head. It had been easier than he thought it would be.
'' Alright, '' Tom said, pleased with the solvent 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 achieve this, his restraint would jump out another 20 %.

Johnathon took a deep breath looking at Lana. `` Try, my love life. I have authority in you. '' Johnathon felt warmth bed cover in his chest. Opening the portal, 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 dominance was terrific ! He 'd wish well he had that often control when he was Johnathon 's age. Johnathon looked back at his Fatherhood chuckling at the take aback look on his face. Good, he needed a shock once in a while. `` Extremely salutary, Johnathon ! Tomorrow, we need to work on longer distances. Of form, you are invited to any and all pattern Lana. '' Tom said, hoping to elicit a positivistic event upon Johnathon 's control. Plus, it would be unspoiled to get in right 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 smiling on her typeface. She truly liked Johnathon 's father. At least she did this new one. This one seemed more give care and feeling like Johnathon which was a welcome modification. Johnathon and Lana moved off into the house. Tom had to include it was a hell of a lot more pleasant with her around.

Tom was putting everything away when a unknown new mage flashed in. Erecting his shell, Tom awaited either a message or an fire. obeisance low, the mage stepped forward. `` I 'm looking for Tom Timmings, '' he said.

`` You are speaking to him and you are ? '' Tom asked, his eyebrow raised. This Lester Willis Young man was either an moron, was not caring, or had suffered a recent disaster and just did n't care. Reaching out, Tom found he was a amplitude huntsman for the council. At once on his guard duty, the jr. man opened his mouth to speak.

`` I am Tyrome Greenstick. I have come to see Johnathon. I heard he was in worry. '' Tyrome said.
Drawing himself up to his full phase of the moon tallness, Tom 's power bristled. This man was no sphacelus as his big businessman had recently been raised although Tom knew not how. Reaching in, Tom brought his wild magic to the surface.

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

To his credit, the untried mage did n't go. `` Huh ? Sir, I 'm really not for certain what you mean, '' the man sadly said. It was in that moment that Tom could sense the release 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 hell ? ! ! ! This was the mage that had finally put Cedric away ? `` I know you are a premium hunter for the council. If you think to contain Johnathon, then it will be over my dead consistency ! '' Tom growled even louder. Johnathon came running out of the keep with Lana trailing not far behind. Holy dickhead ! His father was powered up WITH his wild conjuration. Johnathon had brought his up also thinking they were under onset. Running to his forefather 's side, Johnathon was looking around when he spotted Tyrome.

Shocked a moment, Johnathon lowered his major power and told his father it was ok. `` Tyrome ? Why are you here ? After the engagement with Cedric, I thought you were in hiding trying to recover. '' A look of concern 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 expiry out of my mind. '' Tyrome said. Johnathon 's oral cavity hung open … President Tyler was idle ? What was going on ? Sitting down, Tyrome told Lana and Johnathon everything that happened. The unanimous fourth dimension, his middle held a haunted look. Lana had only heard of Tyrome a few times. Even the vampire world had heard of the council premium 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 middle getting huge 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 rise power. Although mom is a very experienced healer, and she could facilitate you. '' Johnathon suggested. Again, Tyrome sadly nodded. horseshit, 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 moment later, he appeared. `` How go thing with the council ?"Tom asked. `` They're like a bunch of doddering old cleaning woman. They seem to be trying to stupefy their noses into everything. How goes the training ? '' Ben asked.

`` I believe he may be quick 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 acknowledge who that is ! He 's by far the corking bounty hunting watch of the council ! He 's also the trickiest I have ever seen. underworld, even I have a hard time against him. I heard the council started an enforcer shoal being taught by the expert of the last group of enforcers. Tom, we ca n't let him drive Johnathon ! ``

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

`` WHAT ! ! ! ? ? ? '' Ben shouted drawing the attention 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 hand to Ben. `` Commander Timmings, Tyrome Greenstick. I was ordered to account to you. Sir, I was unaware you were related to lavatory. '' Here Johnathon sighed as a little smirk appeared on Tyrome 's face.

`` I guess I am going to possess to kick back 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 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 help him as he 's in a lot of hurting. ``

`` Alright, but I need to speak 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 estimable which is why he was chosen for the hatchet man schoolhouse. If he was summoned by the council, I am afraid they are going to try and take Johnathon. ``

'' I know you have been busy for century with the council line of work, but have you actually read the law about the unwarranted magic ? '' Tom asked Ben.

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

Tom waved his hand making a Brobdingnagian record appear in his hand. `` Read to me what the law says about the use of the uncivilised magic. '' Ben waved his hand over the book, and it opened to the page he wanted.

Sighing Ben shook his head and started reading. `` magic trick law 5000 … It is hereby the decision of the council that the unskilled and wanton use of wild magic is outlawed. The said use of wilderness magic will be punishable by death, the writ of execution to shoot stead immediately under the watchful eyes of a sub-council virile member of the Timmings class. '' Ben 's backtalk dropped love feast. `` Just how long were you going to cover this, you Ass ! I should slug your face a few thousand fourth dimension ! 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 effect. '' Tom told Ben trying to steady him.

Ben took a big breath. This let Tom get it on that Ben was n't through, not by a long guesswork. `` You should do it ! You ..."

'' No. Dismissing them now would be admitting that we were haywire and Johnathon should die. I am NOT set up to contribute up on Johnathon. Not now, not EVER ! '' Tom yelled, knocking Ben off his groundwork. About prison term, Ben thought. His nephew had been a frigidness fish for so long he was n't indisputable he was even human anymore.

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

`` As I said, that untested mage is one of the topper Bounty hunters in many a one C. He is also a sound supporter of Johnathon 's. Besides, you are his boss. You can mail him away to where ever you want. '' Tom told him.

`` Yeah, within reason. 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 regain 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 worried looking as soon as she discovered who Tyrome was. After explaining, she started to puzzle out on him. `` Mr. Greenstick, I can not remove the memories, but I can hide them 'til such time as your mind is cook to deal with them. '' She advised him.

Fingering a sensation chandelier in his shirt, he thought and then replied. `` That 's alright for as I am right now, I ca n't go and will be stagnant in a year or 2. I am not caring now about a good deal of anything. I am hoping this will avail me. '' Tyrome said. Evelyn nodded and then started to delve into his head. The trope she soon saw had tears falling from her eyes. The pain she saw almost threatened to deluge her ,. push, she soon had almost all of it sealed.

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

A here and now 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 ripe. I hope so. ``

Ben nodded, `` As your genus Bos, I am hereby removing you from bounty Hunter status 'til such clip as you complete the school day. '' Tyrome was nodding, and then a light seemed to go off in his head as he smiled. It was a true smile 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 minutes, 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 small 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 lovesome ! ''

'' Yes, it 's a living talisman keyed for the infant. There is only one other like it. It will render protective covering that magic ca n't. '' Tyrome said.

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

They both started at his female parent. `` I 'd say it is a living amulet, '' Johnathon said.

`` It is far More than that. '' Thinking a moment, she looked closer. `` Yes, I 'm sure. All the originals were destroyed at to the lowest degree a thousand days ago. This is a work of extreme attainment. It took my grandpa 40 years to create one. '' Johnathon smiled as he knew that Tyrome had a lot of acquisition 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 bruise the sister, will it ? ``

`` Very far from it ; this, depending on how it was crafted, will allow for the possessor 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 sass spread out. This was truly a gift that would protect the child 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 time I think I have finally paid Tyrome back he does something like this. One of these twenty-four hours, he is going to necessitate supporter. 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 dear Quaker .