I've decided to go back to the type of story I first published. In this story we will see Pearl in a new light. She is completely disillusioned of the hopes and dreams of her childhood. She also is desperate in her goals as well. So expect a lot of angst, tragedy, and drama. So without further to do I present Bloodline

DESPAIR SORROW ALONE DARKNESS TRAGEDY UNWANTED UNLOVED

These words can all be used to describe one person. That person was very dear to me. He was practically like my little brother. If only things had worked out differently. If only… it is only a hope of mine. Hear my cry Ami Fey; I am your blood Pearl Fey!

November 8, 2019 Fifteen years earlier

"PUSH!" A nurse was yelling at a 20 year old black haired girl lying on a birthing table.

"UUUUUUNNNNNNNNGGGGGHHHHH!" *Pant Pant Pant* "IT HURTS LIKE HELL!"

A female doctor was overseeing the entire procedure. "Just a little more Miss Fey, the child is almost out."

A final push was made, "UUUUURRRRRRRGGGGGGG!" The heavy breathing continued, but a relief came over the entire medical staff.

"Congratulations Miss Fey, it's a boy!" The doctor was now wiping off the newborn with a towel, cutting its umbilical cord and a variety of other procedures. She was finally finished with the necessary tasks. "Would you like to hold him?"

"Of course I would, it's been living inside, me stealing my food for about 9 months." With that unusual response she was given the newborn child. He had black hair like her mother and eyes to match. She started to whisper to him. "I love you… but those dumb old hags back in Kurain say to get rid of you. They keep telling me to abandon you. I know that you are strong like your father…" The 20 year old started to curse at herself for even remembering the child's father.

A nurse came forward with a small piece of paper, "We have the birth certificate. We need you to give him a name. Let's see the child was born unto you, Maya Fey, and… What is the father's name?"

"Leave it blank, I'm raising him myself."

The nurse who was used to this sort of thing sighed muttering about how sad things are nowadays. "What is the boy's name?"

"Daniel, I was told to name him that by Pearly. Speaking of which, can you let her in here?"

"Yes, sure." The nurse told someone else to retrieve Pearl from the waiting room.

In a few minutes the girl was let into the room. Pearl drew super close to mother and child. Pearl was happy, but saddened at the same time. "Why didn't you tell him, Mystic Maya?"

"Do you really want to know?" Pearl nodded her head in curiosity. "To tell the truth, he has enough problems right now. I don't want to burden him with another. Second, it was an accident. I never would have thought it would have panned out to be this."

"When will you tell him?"

"When the time is right." Maya was now in tears over the fact she now had to deal with a new child and her duties as master. Pearl could only sit there and watch as the person she looked up to now was fighting the world.

January 9, 2035 Present Day 3:01PM

Pearl wearing her business attire was sitting at a desk at the now restored Wright & Co. Law Offices. She gazed up at the clock; it was time to catch the train back to Kurain for the weekend. However, before she left she had something very important to talk about with her boss.

She opened the door to Phoenix's office slowly. She glanced in to find Wright at his desk shuffling through some case files for an upcoming trial. Phoenix saw his employee peeking in. "Pearls how was work today?"

To be honest she was bored. Since she was sharing the position of co-counsel with Trucy she sometimes would have to stay in the office to do research on the web. It was quite strange how several years ago she had no idea how to use a computer, much less access the internet. "It was um… interesting Mr. Nick." Urgh, why is my younger self coming through?

Phoenix knew something was up when she said his name like the old days. "Hey, is something the matter Pearls? I can't really run a law firm with depressed employees."

Pearl mentally ran over her question she was going to ask. She finally had developed her question to the fullest potential it could reach. "I do have a problem it's about Daniel, your son."

Phoenix's face dimmed even more over the mention of that name. "I told you that it's sad, but life must continue."

"One last question before I leave, what happened on that night about 15-16 years ago?"

"I've told you several times, it was an accident. I just hoped it would never come back to haunt me like it has over the last month."

Pearl was angry at Phoenix, but since she was an adult, assault would only get her into legal trouble, so sharp words would have to replace her palm. "It would be nice if you could comfort Master Maya. She was your friend; at least that much was true."

Phoenix gave a blank stare at Pearl. A look that said, "Get the hell out, now! I don't want to talk about it!" Pearl seeing how reason would not help her situation, she left for the weekend.

On the train she kept thinking of that child's name, Daniel. Sobs came out at random intervals. It started to grab the attention of the others who had earlier stops on the line. Daniel, if only I was stronger things could have been better. I loved you, my brother. She kept thinking about the tragedy that occurred in the last month. It only brought more dreariness to her ride home.

Suddenly an idea sprung to her mind. I know it is forbidden, but I have to change this. It is the only way. As the now 25 year old woman mulled over the idea, the train reached the final destination.

She stepped off the train, into the drizzle of rain. She ran into the Fey manor. She quickly changed into a set of acolyte clothing in her size. She ran off to the scroll storage, to find the information she required.

I remember reading about this once. Here it is. She pulled out a scroll full of dust from lack of use. Let's see here, the power to contact Ami for help. She quickly skimmed over the reading to get the basic idea of the technique.

After the information had been attained she walked slowly over to the channeling room. She closed the doors behind her. I don't care if it's forbidden. I have to do this for him.

She placed the urn full of Mystic Ami's ashes and placed it in front of her. She spilled the contents out. The next step… Oh yeah. She bit her finger to draw blood from her body. She made a circle around the ashes and drew the magatama with her blood. Finally, she recited the chant." I want hope, I want the future!..."

Maya who now was the master walked in seeing her cousin's blood fashioned into the bloody crest. "NO PEARLY!" She knew exactly the dangers of the ritual and was determined to stop her. She ran as fast as possible at the 25 year old.

Pearl knew she had to continue to save the person named Daniel. "Hear my cry Ami Fey, I am your blood Pearl Fey!" A red aura appeared in the dark room.

Maya had failed to interrupt the ceremony. "Pearly I hope you find your happiness." Pearl now started to see the light become more intense as Maya faded.

Soon the entire room faded to white. Pearl who was kneeling stood up. Another figure appeared in front of her. She spoke with compassion towards the medium. She was older, but wise. She was about the height of the current master. Her white-grey hair covered her face. "Pearl my child, what distresses you?"

"Is that you Mystic Ami?"

"Very good child, I see my blood has not thinned. What is it you seek?"

Pearl was confident with her answer. "I seek a way to save someone dear to me."

"Hohoho, I see you want to change this child's fate. I think I can manage." She slowly raised her arm and placed her hand onto Pearl's head. "I bestow the power to move back in one's own timeline to their birth."

Pearl looked back at the now fading founder of the channeling tradition. "Thank you." She gave a deep bow to the ground.

"Please be careful of the wandering spirits you affect." Pearl started to wonder about what that meant as she returned to reality.

Suddenly she was back in the channeling room, blood still lying on the floor. Maya was crying thinking all was lost. She saw Pearl standing by the remains of Ami. Maya was now angry at her cousin for trying such a dangerous ritual. "I hope you found what you wanted, you could have lost your spirit in the abyss with no way to channel it." She pointed her finger straight at her. "I don't need another loved one leaving me!"

Pearl on the other hand paid no attention to the chastisement she was receiving. All she could think about was using the power she just obtained. For some strange reason she knew exactly how it worked as well. She once again bit her finger letting the blood drip out. This time instead of it just sitting on the floor each drop of hemoglobin turned back time. It kept going until it finally clotted. It was exactly the time she wanted, with one exception she was now in her 10 year old body.

Spiritual time travel requires the intentional spilling of their own blood to time travel. The amount leaving the body is related to the amount of years you travel. A medium cannot pass their own birth when they travel back.

A/N Every chapter except the last will contain a fact about this power called spiritual time travel. These might help clarify some points. If you have any questions about the chapters themselves, such as an explanation, don't be afraid to ask about it. You can also leave a review to let me know what you thought. Finally, enjoy the rest of your time on the internet.