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Klaus and Leo shared a close Father-Son bond while Klaus as a love child from a teenage romance
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-Chapter One-Settling In-
Meeting New Team Members:
What Leo was expecting a normal day upon arriving within Libra's hidden office to abusive Zap as a greeting. Instead he found a private scene taking place between an old world lady and a slumbering teen. Maiden who sat perfectly straight with her clothed spine pressed against the sofa's cushions. Her skirt stocking covered legs were crossed and stuck out for the sleeping teen's head. Way he was dressed in blood stained clothing and had one his arms pressed against his chest in made shift bandages. Whatever footwear he was wearing was carelessly discarded by a frilly umbrella and decorated hat. Had Leo speechless at he took in the sight of the two.
"Guten Morgen, Don't mind us." This woman would greet a staring Leo.
She went on to gently return her crimson colored eyes to gaze upon her son informing him a guest was here. This was where 'All See Eyes of God' made contact with red marbles that were glazed over. By eye lids covering them, that blinked a few more times before words came from dried lips.
"I am Riesgraf Von Reinherz and this is Lady Taliyah Devereaux …my mother…." This boy would cough rather roughly.
"Careful, your body is still mending." This Taliyah spoke softly to her child.
Her warning fell on deaf ears when Leo watched glubs of blood being coughed up from the boy's throat. Way red liquid spilled out of his hand when he covered his mouth to block Leo's view. Had Riesgraf sitting up from his mother's lap, to lessen the forceful hacking of his irritated esophagus {get rid of the metallic taste out of his mouth}. Only had young Libra member scrambling across the room and not watching where he places his feet as he ran. Since he would trip over a canvas bag filled with colorfully wrapped items half way through his run. Where he was flying rest of the way and ended up landing on the sofa. Right between the mother and son pairing, where he got a better look at angelic beauty that was Taliyah Devereaux. Soft facial features from plump lips beside a pair of dilating scarlet eyes with narrow nose in the middle. High cheek bones and porcelain colored skin that had the appearance of a polished surface. Way she wore her hair in a braided bun was tuckered under an ornate hair ornament held in place by a silver pin.
"Leonardo is everything alright?" Klaus would ask a startled Leo.
Leo ended up going wide eyed at the sight of the fresh blood that lay in center of Riesgraf's palm. Becoming so quiet, that Taliyah started exchanging looks of concern and doubt with Klaus. Neither one noticing the slight moving Riesgraf started with the hand that still held his blood.
"Crystallization Arrangement 13, Purpur Das." Riesgraf angled his fingers as he move blood around in his palm. Not once dropping a single drop of his own bodily fluid as flexed his fingers ever so slightly. Moving small droplets of his blood from his palm just pass first and second knuckles of his hand. Before shaping followed by a hardening process started as his fingers slightly twitched. Spinning the red liquid into a blooming cylinder with leafs and pedals of a rose. "I look forward to working with you."
"...thanks..." Leo blushed.
Over to Leo a Rose made of crystalline blood was handed to Leo by Riesgraf just when Gilbert stepped into the room. In his hand was all too familiar silver platter filled with a tea set awaiting Klaus. That butler directed a comment toward Riesgraf about his nanny and guard dog being in the next room. Had Taliyah waving her hand toward her son in a dismissing gesture, so Leo was relieve. Riesgraf wobbled some when he had trouble getting to his feet or even kneeling to pick up his boots. To only wave slightly to Leo before making a b-line for the very door Gilbert had stepped through.
"Is he going to be alright?" Leo turned toward direction Riesgraf ran off.
"It's just a clasped lung plus a slow mending process." Taliyah answered Leo in a hushed tone. "He finished his first Libra mission."
She went on to explain how he son barely survived what would be his successfully accomplished his mission. Basic drug raid in warehouse distract, that was selling Alter-World forms of flunitrazepam and hemp. Alter-World beings and some humans got away with a hostage. Wasn't an easy getting this person back safe since Riesgraf got away with crushed lung and fractured arm.
"Where he learned such behavior makes me wonder." She and Leo looked toward Klaus' desk.
Klaus had been in the middle of picking up a filled cup of tea that Gilbert had prepared for him. That ended with him in mid-grab when he noticed all eyes belonging to Taliyah and Leo were on him. Ready to ask what the topic of interest was if through the elevator doors hadn't stepped Zapp. Complaining about usual until his eyes lay on womanly form he hadn't seen in two and half years. Smirk spread across his face as he got ready to across the room and 'chat' with her about old time. Wanting her contact information and when they could make a dinner date. To only be stopped before he could start, as he knocked off his feet by a metallic whip with a red sheen. That had him quickly reacting to the owner of the metallic whip by the codename Anaxagorou.
"Your still a over protective prude." Zapp faced this Anaxagorou.
"Glad to know you're still a skirt chaser." This person sheaths his weapon. "Doesn't mean I'll let you hit on Lady Taliyah."
Zap mumbled something about this person still being a mood killer even after spending three years playing nanny. Who kept their stature and muscular appearance beside minor changes Zapp make-out. A simple military jacket and a long sleeve shirt replaced simple T-shirt and leather gloves. A buzz cut had been replaced by a detailed braid that snaked around his whole head and end in a ponytail.
"Where's that annoying brat, who was always, attached your hip?" Zapp asked about Riesgraf.
His answer came in the form of appropriately dressed Riesgraf re-taking his seat next to Leo, wearing suitable clothing. By sitting upside down on the sofa's cushions with his legs crossed near Leo's head. His arm now in a secure sling and brace while his boots where properly laced blood and stain free. Using his good hand to wave at Zapp, that held a 7 color gemstone bracelet on his wrist.
"He's Crystaline Battle style has improved." Taliyah proudly spoke. "He's mastered most of the shard and splinter moves."
"Want to see?" Anaxagorou asked ignoring Zapp's expression.
Zapp turned the offer down when he watched a three headed German shepherd with collars on each head; stared at him [from behind Anaxagorou]. What was once a cute puppy with barely any teeth and a bundle of fur. Was now a 3'3" guard dog, that was Taliyah's personal pet and her been her son's only playmate. Curiously watching Zapp, waiting to use him as a human chew toy, or go to Riesgraf's side. Had Zapp, on his feet and making for opposite end of the room away from old faces he wasn't ready to face.
"He's just a harmless dog …with after genetic manipulation being Alter-World changes." Anaxagorou watch Zapp squirming. "Right?"
German shepherd barked so loudly, that no one could hear someone rustling through the knocked over bag. Had Lady Taliyah leaving her spot beside Klaus' desk for the very bag Leo had tripped over. Kneeling gracefully down while she reached out toward the bag and lifts to see who was inside.
"Hello there, little friend." She found Sonic trying to open a metal canister.
She ended up picking up the bag asking Sonic, if he wanted one of her hand made sweets within that very canister. This got a nod from the as he crawled to her shoulders for a better a look. She walked back to her place beside Klaus' desk reaching into the bag and pulling the tin out. Metal being placed on wooden surface of his desk had Klaus looking away from his computer screen. His eyes widen at the sight of the metal canister when Lady Taliyah's hands moved away. This item was cylinder in shape with a solid white background under a flora print. With a handle with a matching pattern and attached a few itches from the actual lid. Patches of rust could be found throughout the fading paint as a bow in his favorite color was tied to handle.
"Seems the lady remembers and carries that flame for you…." Gilbert whispers only for Klaus to hear.
Away from his mouse of his computer to surface of the canister where his fingers gently brushed against flora print. His mind wandered away from the online game of Prosfair against his usually rival. Back to a distant memory of being back the on Von Reinherz estate playing at 10 years old. Before him was the ever frail and enchanting female heir to vanishing Devereaux bloodline of Britain. Was a nine and an half year old girl named Taliyah sharing her spilled tin of cookies with him. Insisting he take one before his elder siblings steal them all and not leave single one for him. Ready to bribe him with a potted plant she stole from her family's green house before coming here. Had that 10 year old version of Klaus more interested in potted plant then the cookies. Ended with 9 year old Taliyah stuffing his mouth by force, being Taliyah insisting he try ONE.
"Sir!" Gilbert noticed Klaus had gone quiet after addressing him. "Is everything alright?"
"…Just contemplating something." Klaus watches Taliyah. "What plans do I have tonight?"
He ended up watching Klaus look toward other members of Libra receiving gifts from Lady Taliyah. Zapp didn't like the self help book about improving one's self and book for dummies on mange your finances. He stayed away from Chain and Steven while looking for someone to trade gifts. Setting his sights on gifts from Taliyah that were handed over to Leo after Chain and Steven. Wouldn't happen when his feet frozen in place with Crystalline Arrangement from Riesgraf. This started his consist string of insults toward the teen when Zapp couldn't get out. Fell on deaf ears when Riesgraf decided to put on a pair of vintage headphones to listen to his Ipod.
Allowing Leo to open the small rectangular box and find a new pair of goggles waiting just for him. Zapp started yelling for help to get un-crystallize his feet. Chain ignored him to admire her gift as Steven was busy putting his gift on the end of his cuffs. Taliyah sat upon the sofa's arm rest next to Leo.
"I hope you enjoy them." She looks to Leo's hand.
To only draw her attention toward a patient Sonic now perched a top of Leo's head. Handing Sonic German spice cookies called a Pfeffernusse and Marzipan cookies called Bethmannchen. Who he happily munched on while he made these happily squeals and squeaks. Sight was welcomed by Taliyah who watched the little SonicSpeed Monkey eat to heart's content with each bite. Smile would have appeared on her lips followed by a comment about Sonic and her sweets. Had Leo coming to ask her about her relation to Libra was since he had a notion of the bond. She leaned over knowing Klaus was watching and whispered her answer into Leo's ears. To only seat back and watch Leo look from Riesgraf to staring Klaus unable ot believe to what was told.
"I hope this doesn't interfere with us working with you?" Taliyah asked Leo slightly worried this news would bother Leo. "Finally my son has someone close to his age to work with…"
Taliyah was going to insist that Leo's partner be he son over Zapp despite his injured arm and still learning about his abilities. Zapp's screams to be loosened would be quiet even after arguing with Chain. Steven would come to disagree that minor change Taliyah of switching Zapp out with Riesgraf. Klaus was to busy planning something with Gilbert while Riesgraf watched everything happen. Listening to WHL mystery classical music hour as Beethoven's Symphony No.9 played.
Looking forward to where this day would led….