When Two Worlds Collide
By Silverwolf
Dream sequence appears in Italics Introduction
When a new manager is introduced to Jeff's friend Adam nobody thinks anything about it. Even when a stage stunt goes extremely wrong and Jeff is in the hospital in a coma she is there to help everyone make it through. No one ever thought that she was being a friend with Adam and the group in order to steal away their lives and to hide her past. She is the root to a lot of unanswered questions that are placed in Jeff's mind while he sleeps in a hospital bed unable to tell anyone of the death he has seen.
Setting
That was now several months ago and Jeff still remembers the one dream from that incident:
He was standing in the woods caught in a different time. Jeff realized he was in the past and before him was Tygris. She was dressed in a male's clothing, but the clothing was out of date even for that time. "Hi, I brought you here." Jeff is puzzled. "Where are we?" Tygris smiles, "back before history was written was when I was born. However, we are in the late 1800's."Jeff stammers, W...why did you... bring me here?" Tygris smiles; "don't be afraid. I don't intend to harm you I have already chosen Adam. I was lonely when he and I met so I decided that he would stay with me. Jeff eyes the cross around her neck. "What do you mean?" Tygris steps toward Jeff, "for now all I want is Adam, but maybe one I will take you also. "Who are you and why do you look like Tygris?" " She places face close to Jeff neck, "I am Tygris. In time you will understand."
Jeff awoke after that line always. He slowly understood the dream because after that night he had several more. Tygris had to be the one creating them.
Adam and Tygris had grown close in two months. Everyone just figured that they were dating, but Jeff wasn't really sure that was the case. Especially since his dreams now included Adam.
Reality
Jeff sat in the hallway of the arena as Adam, Tygris, and her friend arrives. Trish soon joins Jeff in the hallway. Tygris looks at her friend Khan. "I dare you to go hit on the dumb blonde." Khan cackles, "Okay. How dumb is she?" Tygris laughs, "I don't know maybe you should ask." Khan walks over to Trish, "excuse me. You're cute. How dumb are you?" Trish laughs and walks away. Khan yells, "Excuse me! Hey! Bitch you never answered my question!" Trish turns around and eyes Khan; "you need to watch your mouth. You don't even know me." "Why? We never met. Can I get an answer?" Trish shakes her head, "to what?" "My question." "What question?" "You just answered it." Khan wanders back towards Tygris making sure he watches Adam simply because he doesn't trust him.
Khan looks at Adam. "What made you choose him," he coldly asks Tygris. Tigris replies, "because he'll kill you quick." Khan is done arguing with Tygris. He notices Jeff still siting in the hall, eyes on them, "what the fuck you staring at?" Jeff doesn't say anything. He turns away. Khan walks over to Jeff, "would you like to stare at yourself? I could help you." Jeff shakes his head. "Then don't fucking stare at me!" Adam laughs as Tygris looks Khan's way, "Khan, come on. Leave children be." "Man, I just wanna help him out." Tygris replies, "no not yet. Come on." Khan walks on mumbling, "she never let's me play." Adam is standing in the hall watching Jeff. Khan looks at Tygris, "hey Tyg, why you always pick blondes that are missing something." Tygris seems to be getting angry, "Khan quiet!" Tygris looks towards Adam, "come along young one." Adam follow, Khan is walking behind very unhappy "the bitch always picks blondes. They never even have half a brain." Tygris looks towards Khan, "what did I say?" "Quiet!" "Do that then!" "Why? It was always said that the truth will hurt." Adam laughs, but Tygris quickly quiets him. Jeff follows them down half the corridor. Khan turns around, but he is half a corridor away. He shakes his head, but decides he will screw with Jeff later.
Khan makes his way back toward Trish, She isn't happy with Khan's treatment of her. Khan pushes her back into the empty locker room where Khan brings her into his world. Trish steps out of the locker room followed by khan. She has no choice but to follow orders now.
Khan and Trish make their way back to Tygris and Adam. Tygris looks at Khan, "what's she doing here?" Khan looks at Tygris, "don't worry she's one of us." Tygris turns towards Adam, "when is Neo going to be here?" "Soon," Adam replies. Neo walks in the room followed by Amy, "I got hungry so I picked up some lunch." Tygris looks at him, "that makes six along with the few others who have survived the millennia. " Neo looks at Tygris, "so we will continue to work through the group?"
Khan, Tygris, Neo, Amy, Trish, and Adam walk out of the locker room area. Jeff watches them leave the arena. Trish gets into a car with Khan. Neo and Amy leave together as well as Tygris and Adam.
Jeff steps out into the arena parking lot and tries not to be noticed. Tygris and Adam are the last to leave. Jeff is standing in the parking lot as a young woman walks up to him, 'hello Jeff. I'm the reason you're still dreaming of death even though Tygris is done with you." Jeff eyes the pastel green hair of the girl. "What are you talking about?" "Your dreams of death and torture. I sent them to you. I need your help. You have to help me stop them. They are creatures not humans. They were first created by a mistake many millennia ago when an elf fell in love with a vampire named Raven Von Cross. They had a daughter, Tygris. From there were two other children, Khan and Neo. They had already increased their numbers." The girl pauses, "Tygris killed her parents, but we never found out how many children were actually born from the couple." Jeff looks at her, "I don't know who you are or what you're talking about but it seems a little weird don't you think?" She eyes Jeff closely; he is dressed in black jeans with a fishnet shirt and multicolored hair. "You have the nerve to say it's weird, well maybe you should look in the mirror. " Jeff eyes her; "you seem so serious about this. You shouldn't believe in fairy tales." "If I was able to prove my story would you help me?" Jeff nods and then walks away.
That night he sits in the hotel. Matt fell asleep before Jeff could. Jeff sits on the bed writing and glances over toward the other bed where Matt is sleeping. "I think I'm losing my mind. I mean elves and vampires. It all seems incredibly strange to me. I wish that I knew how to tell you that going crazy at least then you would know before I freak out."
Jeff falls asleep along side his open journal. His dream starts out to be the same old nightmares he has been having for months. Suddenly the scenery changes and standing before him dressed in a gown of silk is the same pastel-haired girl.
"You told me that if I could prove my story you would help me. I'm ready to prove my story. I hope that you are ready to help me." Jeff watches her walk. She takes his hand and takes him back to the unfolding nightmare. "Look at them. All of them." Jeff eyes the large hounds standing watch. "They are hell's finest. I want them destroyed." Jeff looks at her aqua eyes and knows she must be telling him something important. "What's your name?" She smiles, "Anne, but be quiet now or those no good creatures will hear you." Jeff watched Trish, Neo, Khan, and Amy stand still listening. They watch for a kill. Anne showed Jeff where Tygris and Adam stood sharing a kill. Jeff listens to the sicken thud the body makes on the pavement. Neo makes a kill as Amy wanders the area searching. Jeff watches trying not to get sick as the others make a kill. Anne looks at Jeff as they walk across the roof. They aren't very high so they must stay out of sight. Anne looks at him; "Tygris is the oldest in the group. Adam doesn't have to kill; he just likes to. Amy and Trish are different. They don't really need the blood but they are weaker than Adam. They don't have the same hunger as other vampires. They will feed, but not every night. They mostly thrive on the excitement and the taste. Jeff looks at her, "I think I'm gonna be sick." Anne watches as Amy looks towards the roof. Anne tries to hides Jeff, but it is too late. The creatures jump on the roof. They want to fight. Anne discovers that Adam located Jeff. She moves behind Adam and pulls a dagger. "Tygris call off your dog or I'll kill it." Tygris doesn't want to sacrifice one of her own this early in the game so she calls Adam off. She looks at Anne; "you're so pathetic. I mean you're in love with him. How long have you been watching him, Anne? He has become your desire, hasn't he?" They choose to leave the building. Anne sits down on the roof and removes the bandana that covers her slightly pointed ears. "I can't hide the fact that I care about you. This was originally supposed to be here just to kill them, but then she brought you into it. I'm supposed to protect you. Now I know it's more than that to me. I do love you, but if you can't be with me I understand. I mean you're human and I'm an elf." Jeff looks at her. He is compelled to kiss her. Suddenly he allows their lips to touch for just seconds. H doesn't know how she will respond. When she kisses him back they begin to make out.
Jeff awakes with a smile. The dream seemed so real. It's only four-thirty and Jeff was awakened by an odd noise at the window. The breaking glass makes Jeff close his eyes and pretend to be asleep. Neo and Khan enter the room. Khan removes a dagger from its case. He walks over to Matt. Neo wakes Matt, "wouldn't want them to say we killed you in your sleep." As Khan lowers the dagger Trinity crashes through the window. She kicks the dagger from Khan's hand throws Neo out of the window. She then gets rid of Khan.
Trinity looks at Matt, "are you okay?" Matt's mind isn't on what just happened it's on her. He eyes her blonde hair with its baby blue streaks. Matt notices ice blue eyes. He doesn't know what to say. Jef opens his slightly to see Anne standing in front of the bed where Jeff is lying. She looks at his green eyes, "hey, I came to see how you were. You awoke too soon." Anne smiles and joins Jeff. Jeff watches her lay her head along his bare chest.
The pair of elves chooses to leave as Matt reports the broken window. Matt tells the hotel people that it must have been some kids.
The people place plastic over the window for the night. Jeff lies back down to sleep as they leave. Matt falls back down tin the bed and falls asleep and that when its happened.
Matt is in a wooded area where he sees her again. Trinity steps into view. Matt watches her. "I'm sorry for entering the room, but they would have hurt you. I've been watching you. I know it's wrong but I haven't been able to help myself" Matt watches not listening to most of her words but thinking of how good she looks. "You're okay. I want to say thank you for your help." Trinity takes a chain off of her neck. Its is a small square with a tiger carved in it. She places it around his neck, "if you ever are in danger just run your hand across it and whisper my name. I'll come to you always." Matt smiles as she runs her fingers through the blonde streaks in the front of his raven hair.
Jeff finally allows his eyes to close. He doesn't dream of death tonight: Jeff finds himself standing by a lake. Anne steps up from the water. Jeff runs his hand along her wet cheek and long hair. Anne takes his hand leading him back to a patch of blankets. "I missed you," she states softly. Jeff watches her sit along the blankets. She slowly begins to unbraid her soaked hair. Jef slides close. She feels his kiss and even his fingers along the bottom of drenched shirt. Anne removes the drenched clothing from her body. Slowly she feels him slide his hand along her back. Anne works up the nerve and unbuttons the cargo pants along his waist. She slides them from Jeff's body. She then reaches for one of the blankets towards the side of the patch. She unfolds it and wraps it around Jeff. She lies back along the blankets taking him with her. They make love right there. Jeff holds Anne tight in his embrace.
Anne knows it's wrong. She was told all her life "never get involved with humans", but she doesn't care about what she was taught. She only cares about how she feels. She takes the chain holding a silver fox charm off from around her neck. She places it around Jeff's neck. "Always remember that I love you. If you need anything run your hand across the charm. I will come swiftly." Jeff hold her closer, "I get the feeling that you're going to leave." She slides her hand through his blonde locks. They are stained with some of the red dye from earlier. "I love you. Please don't go." Anne looks at him. There are tears in her eyes as she tries to find her voice, "I can't stay here after Tygris is stopped. Neither can Trinity. I love you and you will always see me. I will be in your dreams always."
It is seven-thirty in the morning. The alarm sounds and both Matt and Jeff wake to the noise. Matt seems quite content with starting the day, but Jeff is angry at the stupid clock for waking him. Matt doesn't think that his dream was as real as it seemed. Jeff is praying that his dream was as real as it seemed.
Matt is getting ready to take a shower when he discovers the tall-tale chain with its tiger. "Damn I can't believe this," Matt blinks, he thinks he is seeing things, but no the chain is still there. Matt touches it. Matt is surprised that the chain is actually there. He can feel the warmth of the metal against his neck. Matt continues with his routine.
Jeff heads to take a shower after Matt has cleaned up after himself and left the bathroom. Jeff glances in the mirror as he removes his cross. He is still praying for his dream to be real. There lying around his neck is the fox. He wraps his hand around the warm metal. "I love you." Jeff let's go of the fox and looks towards the ceiling, "thank you. This means more to me than you'll ever know." Jeff takes his shower, dries, and dresses quickly. He rushingly cleans up the mess he left in the bathroom. He heads towards the door. Matt looks at him, "hey, you leaving already." Jeff turns, "yeah, you can go there by yourself. Naw, I'm just playing. I'm hungry." Jeff steps out of the door and notices Anne standing there with Trinity. Jeff doesn't say anything. He slides his arms around Anne. Anne slides her arms around his neck, "I didn't want to be without you." Jeff allows for Trinity and Anne to enter. Anne brings Jeff back into the room. Jeff keeps an arm around Anne's waist as she walks through the hotel room to the bathroom. She shuts the door after Jeff. She doesn't say anything as he kisses her.
Trinity sits on the bed Jeff slept in, "I think your brother's a sex freak." Matt laughs and sits down next the Trinity. "I wonder if they can keep it quiet." "I heard that they were together once already so he must know how to keep her from getting too loud." Trinity isn't surprised when Matt kisses her. She's more ecstatic than anything else.
Trinity looks at Matt; "you kissed me." "I've become attached to you. I'm sorry if that bothers you..."Trinity kisses Matt instead of allowing him to finish his sentence. They stop for a moment, "damn, are they still in there?" Trinity laughs, "like I said I think she's turned your brother into a sex freak." Just as Trinity finishes her sentence Jeff steps out of the bathroom. Matt looks at him and laughs. The next one to step into the room is Anne. She also looks like she's been in some kind of fight. Trinity laughs as Anne tries to fix her long hair and Jeff tries to fix his shirt. Matt eyes Anne and laughs. "You two are crazy." The pair doesn't answer. They only leave.
Trinity looks at Matt, "you don't think that they can be together?" Matt looks at Trinity, "I think they're doing just fine, but I know Anne can't stay so Jeff's going to be hurting…" Trinity cut him off, "you don't think Anne will be hurting?" Matt tries to explain, "I think that they shouldn't push it like their doing because they can't stay together." "Actually they can. It would Jeff's decision." Matt looked at her puzzled. "When it is time I'll explain." Trinity left. Trinity allowed him to see her smile before she had to leave. Matt wishes he could have took her with him. He knows that Jeff took Anne. He thinks of the chain, "I could summon her. No, she stated if I was in danger." Matt turns to find Trinity. He steps back surprised. Trinity smiles, "I'm sorry. I never meant to scare you. The chain calls if you desire to see me. And yes I would love to go with you." Trinity ties her bandana a little tighter. "Where are we headed?" Matt steps with her out the door, "to the arena. Then I'll have to come back and get my stuff and hit the road again. Jeff will have to do the same." Matt has a look a sorrow, "I guess that will be goodbye." Trinity smiles, "don't be sad. I followed you for months. Your travels don't stop me. I can find you always." Matt looks at her puzzled, "how?" She places the back of his hand in front of he heart. "I can always find you" she states again. Matt kisses her without a word. He slides her hand along his chest, "you will always be the holder of my heart."
They arrive at the arena. Jeff is sitting in their locker room with Anne. He doesn't realize that they are next. He's not prepared for the match as Matt steps into the locker room with Trinity. "Jeff let's go we're next" Matt calls. Jeff looks at Matt, "now? Man nothing works the way I want it." Matt laughs. Anne walks over and runs her fingers through his blonde locks; "it's fine without the dye. Now go. I'll be waiting."
They head out for the match as Anne and Trinity sit in the locker room. They give their opponents hell but don't win the match. Jeff is helped back into the locker room. The two are pretty beaten up. Jeff winces as he sits next to Anne. Anne has nothing to say. She has to admit that she has seen worse. (What you must consider is that her clan battles vampires.) Anne allows Jeff to lay his head along her, but she doesn't touch him for the sake of not hurting him. Jeff takes her hands and places them around him. He winces back the pain. Matt sits next to Trinity. She isn't sure of whether or not she should touch Matt. Matt takes Trinity's hands in his own and lets his eyes meet her eyes, "I'm fine. Don't worry just come closer." Trinity slides into Matt's arms in response to his words. She closes her eyes and listens to Matt's heartbeat as well as the sound of Jeff and Anne's breathing. She can hear Jeff moan in pain as Anne slides closer to him even though he tries to hide it.
Jeff and Anne head back to the hotel and then Jeff heads out on the road. Anne doesn't go with him because she must keep her eyes on Tygris and Adam. They are still in the hotel. She sits in the hotel's lobby.
Matt and Trinity head back to the hotel. Trinity sits down on the bed in the hotel. Matt gathers his stuff and sets it by the door. He walks over to Trinity; "you seem to be doubting something." Trinity looks at him sadly, "whether or not I'll accompany you. I know that Anne and I must stay here until Adam and company leaves. Matt joins Trinity sitting on the bed. She looks over at Matt as he slides an arm around her. Trinity kisses Matt. Matt pulls back from the kiss, but soon kisses Trinity back. Trinity kisses Matt and slides her hands towards the bottom of his shirt. Matt removes the shirt. Trinity doesn't question her actions. She wants this to happen even though she knows they cannot remain together. Matt slides his hand along her back removing her shirt. She slides her hand down to his waist taking the belt from his jeans. Matt slides her pants from her body and they slide off the bed on to the floor. Matt watches her snatch one of the blankets where they were kicked towards he bottom of the bed. She reaches for Matt's jeans as she pulls the blanket up. She let's the blanket cover them as Matt's jeans end up on the floor. They make love in hotel room.
Trinity feels so stupid until Matt pulls her pulls her close to him. Matt looks at Trinity; "I love you. I know I waited to tell you. I didn't think that I could hang on to you. Now I know that I'm going to have you no matter how everything turns out."
Trinity lies with Matt until she senses that Tygris is on the move with Adam. The rest of the group is remaining here until Tygris sends for them. Anne will follow Tygris and Adam, but she must remain to watch the others. She knows she will have to leave Matt's side.
Anne follows Tygris and Adam to a small wooded area. The pair enters the area together. Tygris calls Adam to her side. She allows him to feed off her own blood. Anne sits in the tree watching, "that's it she's fallen for him. Khan and Neo don't trust her so they have created two other companions to go along with the girls. However, Tygris has only chosen one of two victims. She can't have her second choice because I have protected him from her so she is breaking the rules and making Adam stronger." Tygris looks around the woods hoping that Khan and Neo didn't follow. She knew that you are never supposed to make your student as stronger as yourself, but she couldn't help it. She wanted to make sure she could hang on to Adam. That bitch Anne and her new friend weren't going to take him away.
Adam stopped drinking and began to look around. Tygris looked at him. "What is it Young One?" Adam continues to search, "I thought I heard someone." Tygris looked about the woods. "We must go child. If you're convinced that you heard an intruder we must leave the area." Adam looks at Tygris, "I wanna fight." "You're my warrior, yes, but Young One you don't have the experience to fight an elf," Tygris pleads. She turns her attention to the trees above her, "Anne, I know it's you! You gave him that damn fox! Show yourself!" Anne drops from the tree she was sitting in. "hello there Tyg. You know that he's not strong enough. You also know that by giving him blood you weaken yourself." Anne pears at Adam, "do you really want to fight me?" Tygris backs up as Adam steps forward, "Tygris says it was you who stopped them from killing Matt." Anne laughs, "that was not my doing. Trinity chose to save that human." Adam laughs, "but it is you who protects Jeff from her." Anne giggles, "Yes, that is my doing. I won't let you harm him any longer." Adam laughs, "you'll pay. Trust me." Tygris steps towards Adam, 'you shouldn't try to fight her. You aren't strong enough yet." "You should listen. She's telling you the truth. Back off vampire," Anne states boldly. Adam steps forward and grabs Anne's wrist. Anne makes him let go and reaches for her dagger. "You want to fight me. You're a dog and you need to respect those who are higher ranking than you. However, you're an even bigger fool because you told that you are not strong enough to win a fight against me. I'll make you a deal you have two minutes for you and your sire to flee, but if not I will kill you both." Tygris reaches out for Adam, "we must go or we won't be here any longer. Adam, listen to me fight her when you are strong enough and not before."
The pair flee but instead of giving them two minutes Anne leaves them completely. Someone is calling her and to her they are more important. Anne returns to the hotel to get Trinity.
Trinity snatches her clothes from the floor and throws them on, "I must go. Anne's coming but before Trinity can leave there's a knock at the door. Matt makes them wait and throws on his clothes. He then answers the door. Standing at the door is Amy with Neo. Khan stands with Trish off to the side. Amy growls and then Neo steps back. Amy and Trish attack. Trinity shoves Matt away from the fight and begins to defend herself. Neo and Khan stand laughing. Anne shows at the scene. Anne wastes little time destroying Neo's second choice. She looks towards Khan and kicks him in the mouth. Anne then slams her body into Amy. Trish backs away from Trinity after Anne stands at her side. Anne giggles, "look you only have five. It's time to quit." Tygris arrives with Adam at her side. The pair is angry with Anne, but in Tygris' weakened condition it is best for Adam to stay near.
Neo looks at Tygris, "tell Adam to fight Anne. Amy and Trish can't hold their ground against a pair of elves." Tygris slides her arm around Adam, "stay here child the girls have help still." Trinity kills Khan's second choice as another elf appears at the fight. He heads straight towards Adam. Adam hears the young elf state the words "you can't kill all of them." He swings wildly at Adam but doesn't connect. Adam dodges it too easily. Khan laughs and engages Anne in a fight. Anne kicks him in the mouth a second time as Trinity throws Amy up against Neo. Anne throws Trish to Khan.
Meanwhile the young elf doesn't stand a chance as Adam gets his hand on the elf's dagger. The elf manages to dodge but Adam still has the blade. Adam brings the blade back slicing through the elf's throat. He eyes the elf gasping for air, "pity you're gonna die. I was having fun." Khan eyes Anne and backhands her. Anne kicks Khan in the face as his attention turns to Trish and Amy. Khan turns annoyed, "look bitch I was watching something." Amy looks towards Neo. Khan laughs. Anne steps forwards and holds her ground. Neo calls Amy back. Tygris leaves with Adam. Khan calls off Trish. Anne watches Trinity back up to Matt.
Khan, Trish, Amy and Neo leave. Trinity looks at Anne; "we have to take him with us." Anne doesn't respond. She is busying trying to locate Jeff. Anne sends Trinity and Matt to pack his bags in his car and check out of the hotel. She then returns to the task of trying to locate Jeff. This time she finds him. She eyes the hotel and the room number. Matt and Trinity are outside in the parking lot when Anne joins them.
The trio drive for a few hours until they get to the hotel Jeff's staying at. Matt checks into a room and then calls Jeff's cell. He uses the calls to find out Jeff's room number. He turns to tell Anne, but she is already gone.
Anne now stands in front of Jeff's hotel room. She knocks at the door. "Hi," she states in a low voice as Jeff opens the door. It is early morning, but Jeff is writing. "I missed you," he states lowly. Anne slides onto the bed and Jeff joins her instead of writing. She kisses Jeff. Jeff lies next to her. Anne looks at Jeff; "I want to show you something." What, Jeff states curiously. "Where I live." She gets up from the bed taking Jeff with her. She feels Jeff slide his arms around her. She returns the embrace.
She teleports Jeff and herself to her homeland. They arrive in time to hear the bad news: Tygris and Adam have killed the elders of the royal family. Anne is devastated. Her parents are dead. Trinity arrives with Matt. "I'm so sorry Anne. It's not your fault." "I was doing what I was told. I know this isn't my fault," Anne states with tears pouring down her face. She buries her face along Jeff as he tries to comfort her. Trinity looks at Anne and then towards Matt, "she isn't ready to be in control of the clan." Anne looks at Jeff, "I'm going to kill her myself, that bitch and her dog." Jeff looks at her, "I heard Trinity speak to Matt about a decision. What were they talking about?" Anne smiles slightly, "don't worry now. I will tell you when it is necessary." Jeff eyes the other elves watching them talk. Finally a younger elf speaks up, "what are humans doing here?" Trinity turns to the young elf; "they are in danger." Anne and Trinity enter the royal house. Trinity tells Matt of how she came to live here and the death of her mother.
Anne's grandmother makes her appearance known, "Anne come here." Anne steps forward with Jeff at her side. "As you know I am too old to control the kingdom. You will be queen that is after your wedding to a man your father has chosen." Anne stands defiantly, "I will not be queen if I cannot have the one I have already chosen." Anne leaves the room with Jeff following behind her. She leaves the royal house with Jeff at her side. Anne then takes him to the spot in the woods he saw in his dream.
Trinity and Matt walk through the royal home to Trinity's room. Trinity looks at Matt, "I'll be back in a minute." Matt looks at Trinity, "what does she mean by she's too old?" Trinity tries to explain, "she's Anne's grandmother. It's not age that keeps her from leading the clan it's her failing health." Matt keeps his eyes on Trinity, "what are you going to do?" Trinity smiles, "try to help Anne's grandmother into helping her become happy." Trinity leaves, but soon learns of Anne's disappearance. Anne's grandmother wants franticly look for her. Trinity looks at Tesa, "you have nothing to worry about ma'am. Anne is fine. She ran to the same place she always does." Tesa looks at Trinity; "I want her to be happy child." Trinity looks at Tesa; "I know how she will be happy." Tesa looks at Trinity, "how?" Trinity begins to explain, "you Anne is in love with a human. She won't leave his side. She will not marry unless it is to that human." Tesa looks at Trinity in disgust; "a human and an elf can never be wed." Trinity boldly stands her ground. "Then make the human an elf." Anne's grandmother sits pondering the idea. It made sense and could be done. She knows that it had been done for her when it was time for her to take the throne years ago. Tesa begins to speak, "does the human love Anne?" "More than anything," Trinity happily responds. Tesa sits in thought, "child, you speak as if you know how Anne feels about this human." Trinity prepares to explain, "ma'am, I have something to confess. The reason I understand so well is that I too am in love with a human, his brother." Tesa eyes Trinity, "you are bold to confess something like that, but I feel there will be no punishment. After all if I punish you, my Anne's best friend I must also punish Anne." The grandmother leaves. Trinity walks back to her room where Matt is waiting. She is shaking nervously as Matt embraces her, "I only hope that I did something good for Anne."
Anne sits be the edge of the lake when Tygris and Adam appear. Adam catches a hold of Jeff and places the dagger he took from the elf, which he brutally murdered to Jeff's throat. He then passes the dagger and Jeff to Tygris. Adam looks at Anne; "she now holds your love. You can't leave him. So get ready to fight." Anne steps back, but also searches the area for the others. Tygris laughs, "just us child!" Anne is enraged, "you won't harm him. You want him to join you anyway." She lands a kick in Adam's face. He growls and backhands her hard. Anne can feel blood pouring from her lip. Anne laughs, "you're just an animal." She rushes towards Adam and manages to make him hit the ground. That's when she pulls her own dagger. Tygris throws Jeff to the ground and rushes towards Anne. Anne's dagger slices through Tygris' shoulder. Tygris backs away. Anne ruthlessly goes after Adam slamming him into a tree. Tygris glances towards Jeff, who she managed to knock unconscious. Anne moves in to kill Adam. Anne angrily looks at Adam; "you took something from me, Now I'll take something from you." As Anne closes in her grandmother appears and takes them out of the fight and into the royal house. Anne is furious over her doing so, but her concern for Jeff overwhelms her.
Anne remains near and notes that he lies in what was her parent's room. Anne sits on the bed running her fingers through his hair creating deeply colored blue streaks. Her grandmother enters the room; "he'll be fine. He may have a headache when he wakes but nothing more." Anne looks at her, "thank you." "For what child," Tesa answers. "Understanding," she states with a smile. "I understand. I do care what you think," Tesa states plainly. "What changed you," Anne asks. "Trinity," Tesa states. "How," Anne questions. "She told me," Tesa tells nonchalantly. "What?" Tesa sighs, "of your love for the boy. He has a name, doesn't he?" "Jeff," Anne states not convinced. "Fine, tell Trinity that she and the other human should come here," Tesa orders.
Trinity makes an appearance with Matt. She smiles shyly as Anne's grandmother approaches. "Child, aren't you going to tell me who I'm looking at?" Trinity tries to hide her nervousness; "his name is Matt." Tesa looks at Trinity; "if Matt decides to stay he will remain in the family." Trinity smiles, "thank you for not punishing me." Tesa smiles, "my grandmother has taught me about assumptions. I shouldn't judge by the beat up cover." Trinity feels Matt slide an arm around her. Matt slowly speaks his concern, "is Jeff okay?" Tesa smiles, "he'll be fine." Matt and Trinity watch Anne stay by the bed still running her fingers through Jeff's blonde hair. She doesn't say anything as he slowly starts to stir. Anne smiles, "hey there." Jeff returns her smile, "I missed you. How long have I been here?" Anne looks around, "for about a half an hour." Anne watches Trinity and Matt slip away. Jeff looks at Anne, "I feel like my brain has been scrambled." Anne nods, "Tygris threw you down pretty hard." Anne now sits on the bed. Jeff kisses her. She glances towards the door of the room and wills it shut and locked. She kisses Jeff back. Jeff embraces her. She returns the embrace. Jeff pulls her next to him. She lies down and Jeff slides his head along her chest. "I wanna stay here." Anne goes back to running her fingers through his hair as he begins to fall asleep. Anne is next to sleep. Her arms still hold Jeff. Because she isn't concentrating on the lock staying in place any longer it unlocks itself and the door opens. Anne's grandmother checks in on the pair and wanders down to Trinity's room. She sees Trinity asleep in Matt's embrace. She leaves the sleeping pair.
Tesa sits pondering the idea of a human becoming an elf. She decides to sleep before making the decision. It is not that she couldn't make it happen, It's just he isn't an elf so her granddaughter should not have even been around him. And Trinity has also created the same situation for herself. Tesa knew Anne; she would walk away from everything for that boy. She would forget about it all and just leave with him. Trinity seemed to be able to defy her authority also and leave the clan to keep her love.
Anne awakes early. The house was quiet and Jeff was still sleeping. She lies still listening the sound of falling glass. Anne then hears someone speaking. "Tygris, please just go home," Anne mumbles. She slides herself carefully from the bed in order to not wake Jeff. Anne hopes Trinity heard the glass also.
Trinity and Matt enter Anne's room. Trinity looks at her; "we have to keep them from doing anything else." Anne glances towards Jeff who is still asleep. Anne eyes the door; "I want to go after my grandmother." Trinity understands her concern, "go, I'll stay with him." Anne leaves the room only to return seconds later with her grandmother. "Trinity stay here. Tygris brought him also," Anne orders. They look towards the window where Adam stands with his back to them. Anne leaves the room. She enters Trinity's room and carefully pushes the window open. She slides out of it. She then crosses the roof where Adam waits ready for a fight. "That wasn't very bright, Adam states as he closes the gap between himself and Anne.
Adam kicks her in the ribs. Anne goes down hard. The sound wakes Jeff who immediately begins to looks for Anne. Trinity tells them both to stay put as she reaches for a blanket. She glances towards Anne's grandmother; "she needs my help." Trinity prepares to break the window, but is hit by a shower of glass as Adam throws Anne through the window. Anne hits the wall and can't get to her feet in time to stop Adam from entering the room. Trinity kicks Adam but it isn't effective enough to halt him permanently. Adam looks towards Trinity, but turns his attention to a fallen Anne. Adam watches Matt stay at Trinity's side. Jeff rushes towards Anne, but is stopped short when Adam snatches him off his feet. Jeff hit s the ground hard, but immediately tries to get to Anne again. Now Tygris has entered the room. "The fight is now even children," Tygris states with laughter. Anne glances towards Jeff who is fighting to get to her. He's trying to fight Adam, but he is nowhere near Adam's strength. Anne makes her way towards Jeff. She is angry, "come on dog fight someone who stands a chance against you." Adam laughs but Anne kicking him in the mouth interrupts it.
Anne knows she has to keep Adam from harming Jeff any further. Anne slams her knee into Adam. He is angry with her now. Anne steps through the window and Adam follows. Trinity is busy fighting off Tygris. Anne trips Adam, but she doesn't have time to unsheave her dagger. Adam pulls the dagger he took from the murdered elf. Anne kicks it from his hand. She catches the dagger. "Thanks!" Adam growls. Anne uses the dagger to slice into Adam's shoulder.
Tygris has now stepped out of the room and onto the roof. Trinity follows her. Anne looks at her concerned. "They have done more damage to Jeff than me," she tells Anne. Anne draws the dagger back again this time she buries he blade in between Adam's ribs. Adam growls, but his anger keeps him from slowing down.
Adam's only angered as the blade just between his ribs again. He strikes Anne sending her off the roof. He then steps through the broken window and snatches Jeff from the floor. He also throws Matt towards Tygris. Tygris catches Matt, but is distracted when Adam disappears back through the window dragging Jeff behind him.
Neo, Khan, Amy, and Trish have arrived now, but they choose to hang back in the darkness and watch the war. Neo and Khan have now chosen to make their fledglings stronger, but they still aren't as strong as Adam.
Adam throws Jeff into the near by lake from the roof. He then lowers himself to the ground. He eyes the blood pouring from the wound between his ribs. He reaches Jeff as Anne tries to deal with Tygris who is now on the ground with Matt still near. Trinity lowers herself from the roof just as Tygris is forced to let go of Matt. As Tygris moves in to kill Matt Trinity pulls her dagger. It glides cleanly through Tygris' throat. Trinity then turns to search for Anne. She sees Anne trying to fight Adam in the water. Trinity slides the dagger back into its case. She looks towards Matt; "we have to get Jeff out of the water. He'll freeze in the cold weather." Matt looks at Trinity, "he's freezing right now." The pair tries to save Jeff, but before they reach him Adam backs away. He is ready to leave. The blood loss is making him too weak to win this war.
Anne and the rest of the group return to the house. Tesa looks at Anne and Jeff. Jeff stands shivering in front of her. She looks at Jeff; "you have earned my respect." She then orders a trio of young elves to get the pair dry clothing. Tesa tells Matt and Trinity to return to Trinity's room. She shuts the door to Anne's room and takes Jeff and Anne to the room that Jeff first slept in. She leaves as a pair of elves appears with clothing. Anne watches them leave after setting the clothing down. They shut the door behind them.
Anne begins to take the drenched clothing from Jeff's body. He lies shivering. Anne removes her own wet clothes. She slides into the bed and under the blankets with Jeff in an attempt to warm him up. As warmth comes Jeff begins to sleep. Anne slowly falls asleep herself. She takes one last glance at Jeff before officially giving in to sleep.
Matt lies sleeping next to Trinity. She can't sleep She is still pumped from the fight. She got Tygris. Tygris is dead. She couldn't believe it. Now there are five left to kill. Trinity lies silently celebrating her small victory.
Adam roams the area looking for a place to hunt. Hunger sets in as he continues. He has lost too much blood fighting Anne. He wanders into the hunting ground of another vampire far more ancient than Tygris. This creature takes pity on him and allows him to share meal, but Adam doesn't stay after feeding. The creature never wished for him to either.
Matt awakes with Trinity lying next to him. He kisses her; "do you think that Anne and Jeff are okay?" Trinity giggles, "you worry so much about your brother. Jeff is fine. He's probably even getting some right now." Trinity kisses Matt, "don't worry yourself."
Neo, Khan, Amy, and Trish come across the ancient creature. "You fed a creature of our clan. Now tell us where he wandered." The creature laughs, "I really wouldn't know. I only allowed for him to feed. I didn't allow him to have sanctuary. I heard he fought Anne and did some damage, but I could see she did damage to him also."
They leave and continue their search for Adam who has decided that Anne's favorite spot in the woods will be where he'll rest until his body heals.
Trinity and Matt decide to change and find out what is going on. They watch two young elves repair the window. They also watch a trio of elves enter the kitchen to prepare a meal for Trinity and Matt. The two are brought into the other room to eat as one of the young elves serves Tesa. "Where's Jeff," Matt asks casually. "He and Anne and still asleep. Today will be the ceremony for your brother. You can only join him if you decide your choice." Matt looks at her questioningly, "what about Jeff? Doesn't he have to decide?" Tesa looks at Matt confidently, "I'm sure I already know the child's answer."
Jeff wakes to the sounds of a conversation. His movements of sliding over wake Anne. The pair threw on the clothes left for them and made their was into the dining room. One of the young elves served them. Tesa looked at Jeff, "so child have you decided to stay with Anne of to let go." "I'm staying," Jeff states boldly. "You do know that once the change is complete it can never be reversed." Jef shrugs, "This is what I want. I love Anne and I want to stay with her. I don't care about anything else." Tesa looks at Jeff; "Anne will have to teach you what is necessary." Tesa watches Jeff look at Anne curious of her actions, "How did you do that?" Anne giggles, "do what?" Jeff eyes her, "change your hair to green again." Anne laughs, "oh, I know what you're talking about. When we first met you saw my hair as pastel green, but you already learned that my hair is honey blonde with the pastel color only streaked in it. I just used a spell. Same as putting the streaks in your hair when I was running my fingers through it."
Jeff doesn't say anything. He watches the elves prepare for what appears to a wedding. Tesa looks at Jeff; "you need to know that you will have to fight with the clan." Jeff smiles, " yeah, I get to be stronger, faster, and I heal quicker. I get magic." Tesa tries to reason with him, "that may be, but until you've mastered the magic and the ways of the clan it isn't very useful." Jeff didn't say anything to Tesa. She looks towards him and Anne; "it is time. Your decision has been made. It will now be final." She looks towards Trinity and Matt; "you two may only follow when he decides his own fate."
The trio leaves the room and step out of the house. "Come along," Tesa states in a low voice. Jeff follows without hesitation. Anne follows placing her hand in his.
Tesa takes the pair into the woods. She tells them to stand under a carved out tree. She then tells Anne to step aside. "I though you would like to know that my Anne is barely considered an adult. An elf is grown at twenty-four," Tesa states trying to discourage Jeff. . Jeff eyes her annoyed, "I'm twenty-five." She begins to chant low. Jeff watches her push Anne to go to him. Anne reaches Jeff and takes his hand.
Matt and Trinity sit trying to find out where Jeff and Anne are and what is going on. The young elves will not say. They sit for hours. The youngest of the servant elves just shakes her head.
Jeff and Anne appear in the doorway. They are both laughing. Matt looks at Jeff, "I don't see anything different about you" Jeff laughs, "there isn't much to tell." Anne feels his arm slide around her waist. Matt eyes his younger brother sharply, "So what's it like?" Jeff glances towards his watch, "I don't know. I can only tell you it takes two hours."
Adam wakes to see Khan standing in front of him. "How long have I been asleep," he mumbles to himself. Amy, Trish, and Neo glances towards him. Khan laughs, "she seriously fucked you up. " Adam looks at them sorrowfully, "I'm sorry about Tygris, but it wasn't my fault" Khan smirks, "don't worry. We saw. Adam I think you should be allowed to stay in our clan. I mean even though the rule is if your sire dies you die." Adam looks at Khan, "You're lying." Khan laughs, "no, I think that Neo and I could use your help."
Khan pulls Adam to his feet. "Let' go." The five vampires leave together. Khan doesn't acknowledge the fact that Adam seems to be just following behind the rest. Neo looks at Khan and whispers, "why are we keeping him?" Khan whispers back, "because Tygris was the strongest and she has given Adam enough blood to replace herself." "We aren't doing that though, are we," Neo nervously states. Khan giggles, "of course not, but keeping him makes us stronger as a group." Adam can hear them whispering as if they are standing next to him just talking. "They can't possibly know how much stronger I am because of Tygris' blood," he whispers. Adam continues to follow alone with his thoughts.
Matt and Trinity watch Jeff and Anne. Jeff can't seem to get the simplest spell right. Anne laughs as again the glamour goes wrong. Anne tries to help, you're not concentrating enough." Anne walks over, "concentrate and hold you frustration back. Now try." Jeff succeeds; he finally performs the same glamour as Anne had done before. The blue streaks that remain in his hair cannot be seen." Anne smiles, "you did it. See, I told you that you could do it." Matt smirks, "that was your amazing magic show?" Jeff looks at him annoyed, "shut up. At least I got guts. I'm not sitting there trying to pry information about whether or not I should do something out of a little elf who doesn't want to even bother with me."
Anne takes Jeff into another room. Jeff leans against the wall as Anne joins him. A pair of elves enters the room. Jeff recognizes them as the pair who served this morning's meal. The sisters sit across from Anne and Jeff. The oldest sister speaks, "I learned that your name is Jeff." Jeff nods in a reply. "Well then I'm Lee and my sister is Jen. The boy who helped with the clothing is Ryan. Jeff looks at her, "who is she, the youngest one that I also see sitting on the table?" Lee smiles, "she is Serenity. She was an orphan. The royal family took her in." Jeff doesn't say anything as the sisters wander away. Anne looks towards him, "well they told you about most of those who are in the house." "Most," Jeff questions. Anne giggles, "they didn't introduce you to Sara. She is the second youngest in the building. She is waiting to be adopted or the royal family will continue to care for her. Jeff looked at a raven-haired elf. Her hair contained double streaks. Jeff eyes the crimson streaks that sit next to ice blue streaks. Anne glanced towards him, "Nicolette."
The pair head towards Anne's room. Jeff looks at Anne puzzled, "how come the crimson streaks look like blood?" Anne begins to answer his questions; "she is a slave captured by the Celestrians during the war. She is not of our clan. She was born to the Tolerentarians. When the Celestrians tried to bring peace between themselves and our clan they gave her to my father. He never treated her as property." Jeff is still puzzled, "and the streaks?" Anne nods, "the crimson stands for the blood she shed and the ice blue is the flow of her tears." Jeff sits watching Nicolette, "she doesn't seem to like it here." Anne nods, "she doesn't. She doesn't even like being a elf after everything she's been through."
Jeff doesn't want to talk of Nicolette's story any longer. Jeff and Anne sit along her bed. He watches Anne play with his hair revealing the streaks again.
Nicolette steps out into the dark cold night. She is freezing a she crosses into the woods. She runs her hand along the silver wolves along her choker. She can feel Adam's coat along her in seconds. Nicolette looks at Adam, "are you the only one who knows some magic?" Adam responds, "the only fledgling, but the ancient ones know magic they just never share it with the young ones." Nicolette stands with her head bowed, "I hate it here." "Then let's go to where I stay, but only if you wish to join me." Adam runs his hand along Nicolette's face. Nicolette smiles, You're the only one who has shown that they give a damn about me." "Then stay with me," Adam states lowly. He is close to her. Nicolette can hear his heartbeat. She closes her eyes to listen to the purr of his voice. Adam slides his arms around her waist and lowers his head. He kisses along her exposed shoulder. "Come on Nicolette join me," his voice purrs into her ear. She nods her head yes. She smiles, "instead of being around here. I want to stay with you."
Adam turns her towards him. She stands wearing Adam's coat. Adam is wearing a short jacket. He slides an arm around her waist and takes her to a small bedroom. "Sit down." Nicolette obeys the order. Adam pulls her close to him and punctures her shoulder with his fangs. Nicolette slides her hand through his long blonde curls. He then allows for Nicolette to drink. He allows her take more blood than any ancient would ever allow a student to have. Adam in turn doesn't create a student he creates an equal.
Adam holds her as the change begins. She is terrified. It starts with uncontrollable shaking. Adam fights to calm her as she goes through cold chills, body pain, and the fear of what is happening. She suffers for three hours as he calms her.
Nicolette is now one of them. Adam takes her with him to hunt. They share a kill. She looks at Adam, " did you suffer like that when Tygris bought you into this world?" Adam nods, "I suffered for three days with no one at my side. Tygris refused to complete the change until she knew that Khan and Neo would show." Nicolette looks at Adam, I'm glad you didn't leave me." Adam smiles, "I know how it feels to go through the change alone. That's the reason I stayed and I didn't want you to suffer for as long as I did."
Adam crosses over to her, "you know I care about you." Nicolette slides her arms around his neck, "why do you care about me?" "Because," Adam states simply. Nicole laughs. She walks with him until the royal house comes into view. "Please stay here. I have some business to take care of." Adam walks towards the royal house, Nicolette follows. Adam hears her footsteps and turns to see her standing just inches away. Adam coaxes Nicolette the rest of way. He hopes she will remain farther back from the fight. Adam jumps onto the roof and Nicolette boldly follows. Adam tells her to stay out of sight and don't get near the edge of the roof. Adam and Nicolette sit playing sentry in order to see what is going on. Adam looks at Nicolette confused, "what 's happening?" "They 're preparing for a wedding," Nicolette explains. "Really?" Nicolette sighs at the question, " yeah. I don't whose wedding it is though." Adam giggles, "that's okay maybe we can find out." Adam watches Nicolette lean out in order to see. Adam keeps her from falling off the roof. "What do you see?" "Three elves and a human," Nicolette answers casually. Adam looks out with her, "I see Anne and Trinity but I don't see the third elf." "That's because you're not really looking for it," Nicolette tries to reason. Adam doesn't respond; he is busy listening to the conversation about Nicolette missing. Adam takes Nicolette to the edge of the roof. "I've changed my mind." "About what," Nicolette asks. "Not being seen," Adam replies. Adam jumps to the ground and coaxes Nicolette to do the same. The pair crosses the field halfway before being seen by Matt.
It doesn't seem to matter if Matt seen them Adam thought. He won't be able to do anything. "You can kill that human Nicolette." Nicolette brought Matt to the ground, but before she would kill him she felt someone kick her hard. Nicolette raised herself from the ground in time to see Trinity slam her foot into Nicolette's ribs. Adam is fighting as Nicolette's eyes search for Adam, but he was in a worse fix than she was at the moment.
Adam eyes Jeff, "you aren't strong enough for a fight so why don't you let your precious Anne deal with me." Jeff kicks him along the side of the face. Adam backs away and then goes to slam the palm of his hand into Jeff's face. The shot doesn't connect. Jeff steps nearer to Adam as Adam kicks him in the ribs; "didn't you learn before human, that you cannot fight me." Jeff slams his fist into Adam's ribs. Adam thinks how the hell did Jeff get so fast. During the struggle the bandana falls from where it was tied along Jeff's blonde locks. Adam fights Jeff to the ground, but isn't able to hold him there. "What the hell!" Adam watches Jeff grab his foot and sends him to the ground. Jeff then places his foot along Adam's throat. Adam isn't scared. Trinity holds Nicolette who is screaming. Adam grabs Jeff's foot dropping Jeff's body to the ground. Adam jumps back to his feet holding Jeff by his shirt. "An elf. I should've known," Adam states as he throws Jeff to the ground. Jeff is stunned. Anne kicks Adam in the ribs. Adam is able to retaliate. Adam and Anne fight until Trinity throws Nicolette into the water. Adam then moves to help Nicolette. Adam and Nicolette leave. Anne and Jeff are now standing together, Jeff looks at Anne, "I'm sorry." Anne shakes her head, "don't be you did well. He wasn't even prepared to fight you." Jeff slides his arm around Anne. They walk towards Trinity. Trinity looks towards the woods where Adam and his new friend disappeared, "that vampire was Nicolette." Anne closes her eyes allowing tears to fall. "I know but she has chosen that dog so now she will die like him also."
Anne watches the other young elves join them. Serenity looks towards Mat, "so have you made your decision?" Matt boldly looks towards her, "yes young one I have." "And," She questions. "I'm going to fight. I'm staying." Serenity smiles, "that means you're going to become one of us." Matt nods. Trinity and Matt walk back to the royal house in search of Tesa.
When Trinity reaches Tesa she announces the news. Tesa doesn't try to debate with Matt. Matt has already heard that conversation. Tesa takes Matt out to the same craved out tree followed by Trinity. Tesa performs the ceremony more hastily this time. She knows that she must finish the transformation before she becomes too weak. Tesa finishes the ceremony and then falls to the ground. Tesa looks at Trinity, "child my health is failing and time is almost up. Anne must be wed to the boy tonight. She must receive the throne tonight.
Matt and Trinity help Tesa make it back to the royal house. Anne is sitting in the grass with Jeff at her side. Tesa looks at the boy, "the electric blue remains. That's odd unless it has to with his personality." Anne doesn't see Matt and Trinity go with Tesa up the stairs to her room. Tesa calls Sara, Ryan, Serenity, and the pair of sisters into her room. She asks for Matt and Trinity to stay. She tells them how things should be handles.
Anne sits out on the grass. She has her head along Jeff. "You know t hat my grandmother is going to wed us tonight. I have to tell you something. The clan belongs to me after the wedding." Jeff smiles, "Anne, I figured that out by the way your grandmother was acting. To me it's not about the clan. It's about us." Anne smiles, " so you would stay even if I left the clan." Jeff holds her tight; "I love you. I just want you. Clan or no clan, that doesn't matter. Only you matter."
Trinity steps out of the royal house to collect Anne and Jeff. She takes them back into the royal house. Matt walks with his brother while Trinity takes Anne to see Tesa. Anne enters the room with tears in her eyes. "Child don't cry for me. We knew this would happen some day. I know that you and Trinity believe I broke the rules for you two, but I only returned the kindness and understanding of my mother." "I don't understand what you mean," Anne states. "I stood in your position. Your grandfather was a human until my mother took pity on me and performed the transformation." Anne lowers her head; "I didn't know that." Anne looks at Tesa. Tesa begins to speak before Anne can say anything, "Child, you are strong and tonight you will have the throne." Anne looks at her grandmother's eyes. She can see how badly Tesa wants her to be queen.
The ceremony is set for later that evening. Several different clans will gather together to see the new queen of the Halwrath clan. Everyone within the royal house is preparing for the wedding when it is announced as a double ceremony. Matt and Trinity will also be wed tonight.
Serenity walks into the room where Matt and Jeff prepare for the wedding. She knocks on the inside doorframe. Matt turns to notice Serenity, "hey look at you." Serenity doesn't seem very happy as Matt acknowledges her, "what's wrong little one?" "Tesa knows that Anne isn't sure about becoming queen. If she doesn't I might never see Anne or you again," she states looking towards Jeff with tears in her eyes.
They join the others in front of the royal house, as the ceremony is about to begin. Matt eyes large cats with different patterns along the way. Serenity notices Matt eyeing the animals; "they're King Tigers. They stand four and half feet tall. The clan uses them for protection and hunting."
Khan, Neo, Amy, Trish, Dam and Nicolette watch from the woods. "There's too many of them to attack," Neo states as he watches from the trees. They all decide to leave the area tonight. There is no point in trying to fight the elves tonight. It would surely be suicide.
Jeff and Anne join Matt and Trinity in front of the crowd. Tesa sits watching. Anne looks at her. She doesn't want to take the throne, but she cannot disappoint everyone. Anne watches Jeff and Matt perform the 'swearence'. Now it is she and Trinity's turn Anne know how the words will function. She knows that she will be bonded to Jeff by marriage and blood. Jeff watches as the dagger glides cleanly across the palm of his hand. Matt is next. Jeff's bleeding hand is then placed against Anne's bleeding palm. The pair stands listening to the elder speak. As he talks Jeff glances towards Matt who is standing with his and Trinity's fingers intertwined. He notices the blood slowly gliding down their fingers. They are told that if they do not wish to wed to unlock their hands now. Jeff can feel Anne's hand tighten in his. He returns the gesture.
Jeff listens as the elder starts to speak again. "I bond these two in blood and marriage. They receive my blessing, I grant thee with our beautiful Anne. Anne steps into Jeff's waiting arms as the elder completes the ceremony by wedding Matt and Trinity. Anne looks a Jeff, "I've decided I want to stay in your world. I don't want the throne. I wish to give it to Trinity and your brother." "We could do that," Jeff states without hesitation. "You're not angry," Anne asks. "I said only you matter and nothing else," Jeff states confidently.
Jeff and Anne are now married. Trinity and Matt are also married. The elder now begins to give the throne over to Anne. Trinity's eyes are on Matt as Anne walks over followed by Jeff, "we have decided to give you two the throne." Trinity looks at her, "why?" "Because I no longer want to stay here. I don't like it here anymore. I've already moved my stuff." Trinity is shocked by Anne statement; "you've spent too much time with the humans." As the throne ceremony begins Anne and Jeff interrupt, "we would like for the throne to belong to Trinity and Matt." The elves are shocked as Jeff and Anne watch as Matt and Trinity receive the throne.
Anne looks towards Jeff as he reaches for the reigns of a stallion. Jeff is sitting along its back as he pulls Anne on the horse's back. The pair leaves as Anne grandmother finally passes away. Trinity and Matt are in control of the Halwrath clan as Jeff and Anne ride away towards the moon.