AN: Alright so I'm back! I know you all are like, again?, but have no fear I am writing a Sundown story! I have got to say that is one sexy cowboy I will be very sorry to see not be single come August. *sighs* Oh well on to the story! That I have no clue what I'm doing! Yay me! So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own Kailani!

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William Jessup Brady, aka Sundown to those who know him, walked the streets of Reno, his ever present shotgun concealed under his long billowing leather coat. The lights from the city still bothered his overly sensitive eyes, even with the blackout sunglasses. It was like having sun all the time. The laughter and idle chit chatting of tourist mixed with those he hunted surrounded him. There were two of them who took turns patrolling the metropolitan area, him and another Dark-Huntress known as Sophia. Sophia was an ancient Greek who shared a lot in common with Zarek, part of the reason the three could communicate so well together.

"Hey there stranger, need a room for an hour or two?" a young woman asked. Sundown tipped his hat to her but said nothing as he continued down the street. He kept to himself mostly. He never wanted a woman after his fiancée hired his best man to shoot him so they could collect the bounty ad run away together. Nothing to cold-cock you quite like a betrayal like that. He paused at the mouth of an alleyway as his cell phone went off.

"I'm a cowboy, On a steel horse I ride, I'm wanted…"

"Yello?" he said, flipping the phone open and pressing it to his ear.

"Cowboy! How many Inkblots have you dusted tonight?" Sundown frowned.

"None. Those varmints must have found an ace in the hole" he muttered. Sophia frowned over the line.

"I wish you would speak plain English, kaoumpói" she said. Sundown scoffed.

"When in all the 118 years we've known each other have I not spoken English? I'm sorry if you're all down but nine" he said, a grin covering his face. He liked to tease her.

"I swear the next time I see you, kaoumpói, I'm so kicking your ass. At least when I turn to Greek it's not to insult you" she said. Jess smiled. They had more of a brother and sister relationship going than coworkers.

"That I know of. Now was there a point to this call Soph?"

"Oh pooh. I forgot. I'll call you if I remember" she said. Jess's grinned widened.

"Later Soph."

"Later kaoumpói." Jess chuckled as he slid his phone back into his pocket. He shifted his gun higher up on his shoulder before he continued on down the street. A scream from an alleyway caught his attention. Jess took off down the alley, pulling his shotgun off as he went. He pulled up short as he saw three Daimons cornering a young woman.

"Are you pesky varmints picking on innocents again? How 'bout a taste of Sundown?" Jess said as he shot one in the inkblot as he turned around. The gold dust stunned the woman as the other two "Fabios" as Talon called them turned to him. "Ya'll need to learn that Apollo is a dick and take your punishment like a man." Another gunshot blast the second one in the chest, causing him to explode. The third one flashed himself away before Sundown could go after him. The woman stared at the cowboy.

"What were they?" she asked, taking a step forward. Jess smiled at her. The woman's midnight black hair was curled and she wore entirely too much makeup. Her dress was short and left almost nothing to the imagination.

"Those, little lady, were bad news. Never trust a blonde" he said with a cheeky grin. Her blue eyes rolled.

"Kailani" she said hold her hand out. Jess threw his gun over his shoulder before shaking her hand. He brought it to his lips and kissed her knuckles. Flashes of Lucy ran through his mind. What was it about this girl that made him want her like he wanted Lucy?

"Jess or Sundown. I respond to either" he said. Kai grinned.

"Sundown huh? That sounds like a challenge. Your frat brothers give you that name?" Jess frowned. Why would a drunk bunch of…. Ohhhhhh.

"No ma'am. I'd tell you how I got the name, but then I'd have to kill you" he said with a wink. Kai laughed. He was a cowboy if she had ever seen one. And seeing that she was from Texas, that was saying a lot.

"Well, Sundown, I'm a new girl around town. Wanna show me a good time?" she asked. Jess's groin tightened in response. Oh how he wanted to take her back to his place and show her a good time alright.

"Well that is an interesting proposition ma'am, but I've got a job to do." He tipped his hat to her. "Hope to see you around." With that he strode away, leaving Kai drooling in his wake. Damn, that man had the nicest ass she had ever seen.

"Hope to see you too Sundown" she muttered to herself. As she walked out of the alleyway she froze as she watched it happen in slow motion. A semi-truck hit Sundown. As he went flying a man leaned his head out the window and made a sound of triumph. Kai was disgusted by him as she ran to Sundown's side. He was bleeding and wounded, but she was more nervous about the truck driver who seemed intent on killing them. Suddenly a white light flashed in front of them and there stood tall, dark, and scary. On one hand was a set of silver claws.

"You're improving Dionysus, but really a semi isn't going to kill Jess, just piss him off. And when you go after innocent human women, you will unleash the fury of Ash… again." The truck driver snarled, but instantly vanished. The man with silver claws turned to them and his eyes softened as they took in Jess's form.

"Can you help him, please?" Kai asked. Zarek sighed and touched a hand to both of them before flashing them to a white room. A beautiful blonde stood to one side with a baby in her arms. "Where are we?"

"My house" the man said gruffly before picking up Jess and carrying down the hall. The blonde smiled at her warmly.

"Sorry about him, he doesn't do well with new people. I'm Astrid and this is our son, Menecaeus…."

"Bob!" the man's gruff voice called out as he entered the room. "I'm Zarek, but you can call me Z." Kai smiled.

"Kailani, but you can call me Kai."

"What if I want to call you Lani?" Zarek asked like a petulant child. Astrid sent her a 'See what I deal with everyday?' look.

"I guess then you can call me Lani."

"I like Kai better" a rough voice said from the doorway. Jess stood there in full glory. Kai quickly averted her gaze. "Real nice making me an ancient Greek, Z, can you manifest some clothes on me. Your wife is suddenly wondering why she chose you." Zarek snarled at him before putting him in a peplos. "A dress Z? Really? Astrid could you help me out?"

"Sorry Jess, you know I can't control what he does with his powers and mine aren't used for that" she said. Jess looked down and sighed.

"Well at least no freaks will grope me. Think about it Greek and I will cut your nuts off" he said, sending Zarek a glare. Kai stood watching them. It was obvious they were old friends, she just didn't know how old.

"So, obviously you guys aren't human, completely, and I won't tell anyone, but um, could someone explain what's going on?" The three chuckled.

"That is a long complicated story."

"I've got time" she said sitting on the couch. Astrid laughed.

"Start talking boys."

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AN: Well I have no idea what I'm doing, but Cassie thought a Talon moment would be appropriate, so we shall see where everything leads. By the way seeing as I'm not Sherrilyn Kenyon, I don't know Jess's background story, so I'm making it up meaning in August this will be totally AU. So thanks for reading now please review!