I have been anticipating the release of Haltalia 3 since I started the series near the beginning of the school year. :)
REVIEW REPLIES: (From the last chapter of Haltalia 2) ((Just so you guys know, I don't always expect reviews and I don't want you to feel like you have to give me one every chapter. Whenever I read a really good story, I don't review instantly. I just don't have time to spare anymore. So, please...Don't feel like you have to review! I'm just glad you guys are reading! :D ))
-Oryt
That's the reaction I was hoping for. I actually cursed myself after I killed Rufus because I realized I needed him for an important role in Haltalia 3, but I'll manage. :) And yeah, the recording part, I realized, was unclear. Hal was intentionally trying to make his proposal private, but since there are cameras scattered throughout a police station, it kind of ruined it. :) Dispatch, the people who study camera footage as it's being filmed, were able to see the proposal. Which was then sent to everyone in the station. I can imagine Nick isn't taking this very well. ;) And I'm all up for a fourth story!...IF you have a plot for me to write to. :) Or even if you want to write one yourself, tell me first so I can read it as well. :) And don't worry about the 'abandonment.' :) It's all good. Thanks for the review! :D
-The Sarcastic Polar Bear
Hey! Thanks for the review! I think you'll like 3 as much as I loved writing it. :D
-mozzi-girl (Beast!)
I seriously am starting to feel bad about killing Rufus. But yes, you're right about that; I am trying to go somewhere with this. Thanks for the review! They're always so Beastleh! :D
-LaylaaSkiesOfBlue
Thank you! And no problem! At least you're reading. :) And NOOOOOOOO! Don't kill yourself! I love hearing from you! :) Haha! Thanks for the review! Love them!
Okay, as far as this story goes...I've written it down twice and already, it's way different than I thought it would be. But I still have the main plot idea and I KNOW ya'll are going to LOVE it! So, purposely, I'm going to wait a few days to upload again.
Also, I have yet ANOTHER story idea that will be fantasy. If you've played Fable 3, you might know what I'm aiming for. :)
I have to thank you all! :) Ya'll have been a huge support during my time on the boards; always willing to help and make my day brighter. You're all awesome and thank you again! :D
Enjoy!
Kai Rufus Talon
I held the tiny newborn in my hands, tears streaming down my cheeks. I had almost lost my 'angel' after a long and difficult labor. But all was well. Amy and Chief Spencer stood in the room, both smiling at what I had overcome for yet a third time.
"He looks just like his father," Amy commented and smiled serenely. "I bet he has your intelligence, Hal."
Hal smiled. "If anything," he said, "he'll be as smart as his mother." He gave me a sly wink and I giggled.
I had loved this baby from the moment he opened his electrifying blue eyes. Though, it was apparent that he might lose this simple beauty, I cherished every moment of it. Tommy got along fine with the fact of a new baby, but sweet, little Brynn didn't understand. At only two and a half, you would expect some trouble here and there and she gladly delivered. She threw a fit when I told her that she had to stop using her plain crib. She also got upset when I moved her to another room, but Hal was always there to calm her down and even make her giggle.
She had yet to see her new sibling.
Around five in the afternoon, Sean dropped off Tommy and Brynn. He only stayed to congratulate Hal and I and to say his goodbyes to the kids. Tommy, who had stayed at Sean's house for close to a week now along with Brynn, was more than happy to see me. It was so weird to think he was now in kindergarten.
"Where's the baby?" Tommy asked excitedly and I nodded towards a crib in the center of the room.
"He's sleeping," I responded with a smile.
Hal smiled as well. "When he wakes up, do you want to hold him?" he asked and Tommy nodded eagerly. Brynn had occupied herself with some blankets on a nearby chair while Amy and Carli talked in the far corner.
"What's his name?" Tommy asked, after looking in the crib and I couldn't help but smile when I said it;
"Kai Rufus Talon."
"Like Uncle Kai!" Tommy exclaimed quietly.
I nodded. Exactly.
-C.O.D-
While I adored Kai (Jr.) at the hospital, I began to experience the urge to rip out my hair at home. I had experienced this before, especially after the divorce, so this couldn't be that big of a problem...Right?
Right.
Hal, being the gent he was, was always on top of things. He jumped from room to room, cleaning, playing, caring, and feeding while he allowed me to rest. Though there were some things I had to do on my own, he tried his best to relieve the tension at home.
Brynn was still rebellious around her little brother and even tried to take him back to the hospital, but her plans were abolished each time she took the car keys. It took her awhile to realize that she isn't about to drive, so she just started grumbling words.
"Kai...You're too cute," she would growl menacingly. Often, she'd use the threat, 'I'll steal your food' and Kai would fidget and start to whine, which would satisfy her. Hal paid close attention to Brynn.
A month after the whole process, things settled down. Hal and I sent the kids to Sean's for a week off, and I resided at home while the dashing Miami Agent cleared the streets. Yes...I wanted to be back on the force with all of my heart; however, Hal refused.
One sunny morning as I lay on the couch, watching Kai in his crib, the phone rang. I cursed silently and ran to retrieve the phone just as someone knocked on the door. I sighed and clicked a button and answered,
"Hello, this is Natalia Talon!"
As I did this, I opened the door; revealing Amy, who smiled brightly. I led her in as I listened for the voice on the other line.
"Hello, Natalia...Um...Might I ask for your maiden name?"
"Um, sure, just hold on one sec," I replied and covered the mouth piece. "Kai is in the living room, Aunt Amy. Let me just take this call."
Amy nodded as I walked into the kitchen. "Sorry about that. My maiden name is Fallon."
A sigh of relief came from the caller and she spoke once more. "Thank goodness; I've been trying to find you for days now!"
"Um...May I ask who's calling?"
"Oh! Of course! How rude of me." The caller shared a small laugh of joy before continuing. "Natalia, I'm Captain Blaise Corso of the San Francisco Police Department in California."
