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A few months later the mismatched family was back in the city for a few things. Edwin had reestablished his career as an archeologist and had gained enough pounds to get the kids some new clothing and some extra stuff. Edwin would take them to a tailor a little later on but for now let the kids choose where they wanted to go.

To tell the truth Edwin was surprised that Jack hadn't taken off by now. See Jack had taken to helping with a bunch of things around the house a long with his studies and so was rightfully paid his due. Jack had enough money right now to get himself a few good things or help out some of his old friends on the docks. Jack and Edwin had, had quite a few talks between just them after Emily and Ben had gone to bed and Jack talked about all the things he wanted to accomplish in his life. One of those things was to help his street-rat friends and get them good education. Jack had always told Edwin that he was lucky to have seen Ben's boat come in about a year ago. If he hadn't he'd still be begging and lieing.

Jack had seen something that he'd liked in the window of a book store. Jack was a round about average reader by now and he could see this book may be of some use.

"Hey, Edwin? You mind if I take off for a bit I'll catch up." Jack asked with a large smile.

"No I don't mind Jack just remember we're meeting at the tailor." Edwin gave a small smile back at the round about 13 year old boy. Jack raised his eyebrow at Edwin.

"Which tailor, old man?" Jack teased. He did this when ever Edwin didn't give all the information, even though Jack knew where they were going he always took this chance.

Edwin gave a playful glare at the boy. "Garret Tailors, boy. Now get." Edwin shooed the boy. Who, since they had kept walking during this, ran back the way they had come.

Emily and Ben were confused. They had known that Jack and their uncle had gotten pretty close over the time they had known each other but why did Jack get to go off by himself. That was a completely unfair notion and they were going to figure out why Jack got to go by himself.

"Uncle why was Jack allowed to go of by himself but not us? You're always saying that there's someone out there that will get you. So why let Jack go out by himself?" Emily asked quietly.

"Jack is a boy of the streets he need more freedom and can't take always being cooped up. You two on the other hand know next to nothing about the ways of the street and would probably get lost. I'm not saying that Jack is smarter but rather you've lived a pretty sheltered life until about a year ago, while Jack has learned to live on his own. He needs more room than you two do." Edwin explained. To Ben this made perfect sense but to Emily it didn't quite sit right. Emily shrugged off the feeling that something was wrong and just kept walking behind the two males.

Jack on the other hand had just walked into the store he went up to the window display and to the book he'd seen passing by. He was intrigued by what may be inside it but once he touched the book his eyes flashed silver and he could tell in his mind that this was only dreamed by some person that needed a hobby.

Jack walked through the isles that were in proper order. Every thing in this shop was kept very clean, so as you could read the titles of each book. Books were expensive since all of them were hand written. Jack traced a finger along the books he'd past. Suddenly Jack ran into something and he stumbled back. He looked up to see familiar golden eyes flecked with silver. Jack's eyes widened and he backed up more. About to run, Jack started to turn toward the door.

"Now, now no need to run young one. Is that the way you react to the one who saved your life?" The man asked. Jack turned a curious eye to the man then remembered.

Flash back to Paris

Dominique had just made it to the street above when she heard a scream. Down in the sewer Jack had been jumped by a ton of Night Vampires. He was being beaten but after the first scream there were no sounds from the street rat other than grunts of pain. Bleeding profusely with a few broken bones and what the poor boy thought to be a punctured lung, Jack was dragged back to his cell until he was needed.

About an hour later the door opened and Jack looked up, expecting to see the crimson eyes of one of the blood suckers. He was surprised though to see silver flecked golden eyes. The man in front of him didn't look a day over 19 and Jack was wondering how he'd managed to get past all of the vampires without being noticed, and he was going to ask but the pain in his chest didn't allow him to speak.

"Do you wish to live little one?" He asked. All Jack could do was give a small nod of his head. The man walked to the curled ball that Jack had made himself and whispered in to the boy's ear "Then forgive me for the consequences of life after, but know that you will never be like them. You have your mind and soul still." 'Relax' was whispered in his mind. And with that Jack relaxed and the man bit Jack's neck. At the same time the man slit his wrist and put the dripping wound to the Jack's mouth. Jack had no choice but to drink it. Jack could feel his mind widening and his body healing before he fell into darkness.

End Flash back

Jack remembered this man and he did owe him his life. Still Jack wasn't too sure if he should trust this man. He'd never seen any vampires other than the Nights and this guy so Jack couldn't be too sure. Though the man's face showed no hint of evil and seemed quite friendly. Jack decided that he would trust the man for now, but at any hint of weirdness he'd run.

"I apologize, but you must forgive me other than you I have only met the kind I was attacked by in the sewers." Jack said bowing his head. The guy smiled.

"My name is Seamus. I know I can be pretty frightening at times, but I seriously don't mean it." Seamus had a thick Irish accent and a sheepish smile. He was seeming less and less like the guy that had turned Jack just a few months earlier. "I know you probably hate me for what I did to you, but I knew you were ment to do so many great things in your life. I felt something special about you." The golden haired man said still sheepish.

"No I wouldn't have been able to see my friends and have this awesome life that I do. Thank you for saving me. I don't understand much at the moment but it makes me want to learn all that much more." Jack replied.

"Then How bout I teach you. Everything you need." Seamus smiled a dashing smile that made Jack's insides squirm.

"That would be great but I need to get permission from Edwin, my current guardian." Jack said still a little uncomfortable at the reaction he had, had toward Seamus' smile.

"No prob just come back when you can. I'll also take you on as my apprentice so people won't get too suspicious." Seamus still had that dazzling smile. Jack ran out waving and thanking the man. Seamus just shook his head still grinning. "I knew it!"

Jack had made it to the tailors and now had to wait a week for his new cloths. He and Ben might have been still sharing the same clothing had it not been for the fact that Ben had grown and, even though Jack had grown as well, Ben was a good two inches taller then Jack now.

Jack had contemplated about what he was going to do. Should he tell Edwin the truth, a half truth, or an all out lie? Jack had gone through all the different paths the last two could bring and didn't like the outcomes. Jack was going to tell Edwin the truth and he had no idea how it was going to work out.

DFF: There you go. Hope you liked.

Wonton: Before you ask we'd like to say that, no Jack does not have a crush on Seamus. Jack simply finds him attractive, not that he knows that yet, and was uncofortable with the feeling he'd gotten. It's just showing that he does in fact hit for the other team.

DIF: I think this chap went much better. What do you think Randa?

Randa: I think you're quite right my friend.Reveiw. Ta