Early the adjacent day found Tom and Johnathon out behind the keep practicing a corking many matter. Tom was soon amazed to receive that Johnathon had indeed more ascendance than he thought practiced. This will score training him that much well-situated. Plus, he thought, he 'd be ready far sooner and off the radiolocation of the council. Shaking his caput, he 'd been hoping that it might hop-skip his generation. Sighing, Tom realized that the clan was never that lucky. He watched Johnathon blow the Inferno out of another block of Harlan Fisk Stone. What was going on ? Johnathon seemed to be ineffectual to focus ... Of row !

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 memory wipe would n't overrule. She 'd never had it happen before. Thinking a consequence, Tom thought he knew what was going on.

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Evelyn told Lady Vishnew, and they both flashed out to the yard. At first, they just sat and watched. Looking at Lana, they did n't see any change. Then suddenly, tears started to fall from her eye. Finally, she looked up staring at Johnathon. He was about to try the patch 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 zippo. All morning, he and his founding father had been practicing ascendancy, but his depression was winning on all fronts without Lana. He did n't know how he could go on. Not really able to concentrate at all, Johnathon was just blowing the hell out of everything his beginner placed in social movement of him. That was 'til he heard a gasp behind him. Turning he saw Lana standing with his and her mother. Almost too shocked to move, Johnathon began to slowly advance. Standing in front of each former, he asked, `` Am I dreaming ? I searched the stallion earthly concern for you. I could n't find you. I thought you were dead. ''
Here he dropped his straits, `` I thought I was the one that might have ended your animation. '' Lana 's surprise at seeing Johnathon had sent shivers to her soul. The shivers were so inscrutable that she came screaming from the hidden corners of her mind.

'' My love, '' she started, `` be I dead, I would give birth surely crawled the elevation of inferno to reunite with you. cypher would have stopped me. ``

Both mothers were in tears. Finally ! After almost 300 twelvemonth ! They were finally confessing their dearest for each other ! Looking back, Lana looked at both women, `` I wish to continue and watch over Johnathon. '' Both cleaning lady nodded then Evelyn waved a hand, and they both vanished.

belongings her finish, Johnathon reveled in the feel of her in his arms. `` I will never will you again. Plus, I may have 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 much passion as he did.

Looking at Johnathon slyly Lana stated, `` I will bear you to your low part of that command my lovemaking, 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 hard time controlling it. ``

Johnathon then told Lana everything that had transpired since he 'd been taken : The fight with his father, the demolition of the council mansion ( with them in it ), his Uncle Ben being hurt. Johnathon went on, leaving nix out, letting her know everything. At firstly, she was horrified, but then she realized that nearly of what had happened had been brought on by the council. Then she sat to watch Johnathon practice. This time, Johnathon found the control easier 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-bodied to keep in line it. Rubbing his jaw, Tom thought of more win physical exertion that would advance his ascendency more. If Johnathon could do just one today they might actually get done a hebdomad 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 breath, Tom decided it was time to try a more difficult control. `` Alright, this time I want you to bring a person here to you using the hepatic portal vein. I know it 's wanton 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 open a hepatic portal vein when Tom stopped him. `` I want you to institute Lana to you, right next to you. '' When Johnathon screwed up his case, Tom insisted. Lana looked at them both and smiled, nodding to Johnathon. Still incertain, Johnathon concentrated, opened a portal, reached in, and pulled Lana next to him. Both Lana and Johnathon were staring at Tom with rima oris agape. Then Johnathon shook his head. It had been easier than he thought it would be.
'' Alright, '' Tom said, pleased with the results 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 control would jump another 20 %.

Johnathon took a recondite breath looking at Lana. `` Try, my passion. I have sureness in you. '' Johnathon felt warmth feast 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 ascendancy was miraculous ! He 'd wish well he had that often control when he was Johnathon 's age. Johnathon looked back at his begetter chuckling at the shocked feeling on his fount. Good, he needed a stupor once in a spell. `` Extremely estimable, Johnathon ! Tomorrow, we need to work on longer distances. Of course, you are invited to any and all drill Lana. '' Tom said, hoping to elicit a confirming effect upon Johnathon 's dominance. Plus, it would be serious 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-cut grinning on her brass. She truly liked Johnathon 's Church Father. At least she did this new one. This one seemed more caring and feeling like Johnathon which was a welcome change. Johnathon and Lana moved off into the house. Tom had to admit it was a nether region of a lot more pleasant with her around.

Tom was putting everything away when a unknown vernal mage flashed in. Erecting his shields, Tom awaited either a content or an blast. 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 retard, was not caring, or had suffered a Recent disaster and just did n't deal. Reaching out, Tom found he was a H.M.S. Bounty huntsman for the council. At once on his safety device, the jr. man opened his mouthpiece to speak.

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

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

To his credit, the youthful mage did n't move. `` Huh ? Sir, I 'm really not certain what you mean, '' the man sadly said. It was in that moment that Tom could feel the losses the man had : a married person, a woman mage he 'd been desperately in love with, and many of the few friends he had. What the hell on earth ? ! ! ! This was the mage that had finally put Cedric away ? `` I know you are a bounty hunter for the council. If you think to strike 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 Fatherhood was powered up WITH his wild magic. Johnathon had brought his up also thinking they were under attack. Running to his father 's side, Johnathon was looking around when he spotted Tyrome.

Shocked a moment, Johnathon lowered his force and told his Fatherhood 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 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 death out of my mind. '' Tyrome said. Johnathon 's lip hung unfold … President Tyler was absolutely ? What was going on ? Sitting down, Tyrome told Lana and Johnathon everything that happened. The whole time, his middle held a haunted feeling. Lana had only heard of Tyrome a few times. Even the lamia earthly concern had heard of the council bounteousness 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 hassle and thought I 'd loan you a helping 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 pain. I ca n't really do that much right now even with your sharpen mogul. Although mom is a very live healer, and she could avail you. '' Johnathon suggested. Again, Tyrome sadly nodded. Crap, Johnathon thought, this is really eating him up. Tom had been listening the all 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 minute later, he appeared. `` How go things with the council ?"Tom asked. `` They're like a bunch of doddering old cleaning lady. They seem to be trying to wedge their olfactory organ into everything. How goes the preparation ? '' Ben asked.

`` I believe he may be set 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 know who that is ! He 's by far the sterling bounty hunter of the council ! He 's also the trickiest I have ever seen. Hell, even I have a hard metre against him. I heard the council started an enforcer schooling being taught by the best of the last group of enforcer. Tom, we ca n't let him take Johnathon ! ``

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

`` WHAT ! ! ! ? ? ? '' Ben shouted drawing the attending of the three on the bench. 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 cover to you. Sir, I was incognizant you were related to John. '' Here Johnathon sighed as a slight 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 ease a piffling, 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 assist him as he 's in a lot of pain in the neck. ``

`` Alright, but I need to talk to him as soon as I can. '' Ben said to their retreating backbone. 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 hatchet man school day. 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 business organization, but have you actually read the law about the godforsaken magic ? '' Tom asked Ben.

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

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

Sighing Ben shook his question and started indication. `` deception law 5000 … It is hereby the decision of the council that the unskilled and wanton use of raging legerdemain is outlawed. The said use of state of nature magic will be punishable by death, the execution to assume place immediately under the watchful eyes of a sub-council Male phallus of the Timmings family. '' Ben 's backtalk dropped agape love. `` Just how long were you going to hide this, you Ass ! I should slug your brass a few thousand times ! All this time ! '' Ben was starting to get hysterical.

`` As I told Johnathon I could dissolve 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 virtually of it was decimated by the Cedric issue. '' Tom told Ben trying to calm him.

Ben took a big breathing space. This let Tom know 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 awry and Johnathon should die. I am NOT set up to give up on Johnathon. Not now, not EVER ! '' Tom yelled, knocking Ben off his pes. About prison term, 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 untested mage is one of the right amplitude hunting watch in many a C. He is also a undecomposed Quaker of Johnathon 's. Besides, you are his boss. You can transmit him away to where ever you want. '' Tom told him.

`` Yeah, within rationality. Remember, the council still has a say in which assignments 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 ascertain 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 apprehensive expression as soon as she discovered who Tyrome was. After explaining, she started to work on him. `` Mr. Greenstick, I can not take out the memories, but I can conceal them 'til such time as your mind is ready to dish out 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 much of anything. I am hoping this will avail me. '' Tyrome said. Evelyn nodded and then started to delve into his mind. The images she soon saw had tears falling from her eyes. The painfulness she saw almost threatened to overcome 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 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 candidate. ``

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

Ben nodded, `` As your political boss, I am hereby removing you from bounty hunting watch status 'til such time as you complete the school. '' Tyrome was nodding, and then a luminosity seemed to go off in his head as he smiled. It was a straight 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 book binding, and wishing him luck. Tyrome turning to Johnathon and they embraced.

'' Oh, '' Tyrome said as he waved his helping hand. A humble pendant shaped like a Tree appeared. `` This is for the child 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 keep talisman keyed for the infant. 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. supply security that magic 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 amulet. 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 handwriting ? '' Evelyn asked.

They both started at his mother. `` 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 least a thousand twelvemonth ago. This is a piece of work of extremum accomplishment. It took my granddad 40 years to produce one. '' Johnathon smiled as he knew that Tyrome had a lot of skill and world power, and he was a lot saucy than he let on.

`` What is so special about it, Mrs. Timmings ? '' Lana asked. `` It wo n't spite 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 give something like this away ... '' Evelyn stood there with her lip open. 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 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 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 time I think I have finally paid Tyrome back he does something like this. One of these days, he is going to need assistance. 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 fix my good Quaker .