Yah!! This is another chapter in the story; it is now time for the Tao family to discuss the ceremony that will make Len the official head of the family and all the responsibilities, the power of the ancient Tao family dynasty.

Enjoy the new chapter and i will try to update soon ok!!!!

Len and Yoh entered the great dining hall in the Tao Mansion and boy was it a sight. The decor just screamed that a rich and powerful family lived in the home; it was decorated in a typical ancient Chinese style. It had large windows looking out to the land outside along one side of the room with elegant intricate red curtains and in the centre of the room sat the dining table.

Sat around the large rectangle table were the members of the Tao family and of course their guests. En was seated at the end of the table due to his position in the family, seated nearest to him were Len's Grandfather and his Mother. Next to them were Jun and an empty seat next to the eldest Tao that was meant for Len of course and next to Len was a seat for Yoh. The rest of the guests were seated in the rest of the seats, Len and Yoh took their seats.

"Ah now that everyone is here, enjoy" Stated Len's Mother and the servants started to bring in the food and before long the entire table was filled with delicious looking food. Apart from Len the rest of the gang looked at the food in awe and began to help themselves to the feast.

"Wow, you guys know how to eat!!"

Anna sighed at Yoh's attitude but let it slide, she would lecture him later.

However, Zen (The name i will be calling Len's Grandfather) and Lara smiled at the comment. "Why thank you Yoh Asakura"

There was little conversation after that as everyone enjoyed the feast that was hosted before them. However, one person at the table wasn't touching their food and of course you can guess who that would be. Oh but of course the purple haired young Len Tao hadn't touched his food and his older Sister noticed his lack of appetite. "Len is everything ok?"

"I'm fine Jun" Answered Len, his voice betraying him slightly but no one seemed to notice but with his Sister asking him if he was alright got the attention of everyone else at the table. Having everyone stare at him was not what he wanted, he kept his eyes down not looking at anyone.

The unsteady silence that had enveloped the room was broken by the current leader of the family; En. "Len"

The aforementioned shaman looked up from his plate to look at his Uncle; he was still the head of the family until he took over so it was customary to be polite with him. Normally Len didn't care but right now he didn't want another lecture from the family about respect, even if his Uncle was in the wrong. "Yes Uncle En?"

"We need to discuss the ceremony that will make your place as the Head of the Family official." Oh he knew that subject would be brought up sooner or later. "I feel that it would be best to have it during the equinox."

"What's the equinox?" Of course only Trey wouldn't know what it was.

Luckily the short genius Morty was on hand to answer Trey's question. "It's when the day and night are equal for one day"

Zen nodded. "Yes young Morty, but for shaman's it is when the concentration of furyoko is at its peak. Len will receive great amounts of power on that day." Len's Grandfather turned to his Grandson; he knew that he wouldn't like what he was about to say but alas it couldn't be changed. "He will also receive the emblem of his status and the family furyoko."

The brunette known as the shaman king turned to Len to see his reaction about the emblem he will have to receive. True to his training he doesn't show his emotions but his golden eyes betray him and Yoh can see his despise and ...fear? Why would Len be afraid? Yoh would have to find out from Len, if it was true that Len was trusting him like Jun said then he would have to try.

"So uh when is the equinox?" Yoh decided to change the subject and when he did he saw gratitude in his friend's eyes.

En answered. "One week from today"

"Plenty of time to prepare" Lara looked to her son and noticed he still wasn't eating. "Len, you've barely touched your food"

"I'm not hungry Mother" Was all he said.

But the questions didn't stop there and soon the rest of the family started to ask what was wrong with Len. The young Tao was becoming irate by all the questions; he had to get away from them all...just to be alone.

"Is everything alright Grandson?"

That was it, Len burst and he practically shouted at his Grandfather. "I'm fine alright just drop it!!" Len stood up out of his seat. "Come Bason!!" The ancient general that was Bason appeared next to his Master and followed him out as he left the room.

Len ran through the Tao mansion to a specific place...the family cemetery. It didn't take him long to reach the large burial ground situated at the rear of the large Tao complex. This sacred site housed all of Len's ancestors but there was one that Len was particularly interested in.

The largest mural that sat in the centre of the whole area was the one that Len was after. It stood out amongst the others. At the base of the mural was a marble block decorated with Chinese symbols, a plaque adorned the centre of the block. Written on the golden plaque was a message in Chinese.

"Here lies Ren Tao, a much loved man, he was a powerful Shaman and He was a much loved Son, Brother, Husband and Father. He will be missed by all the Tao family especially his two children; Jun and Len."

Len stopped in front of the mural and stared up at the statue that stood on the block. Atop the marble block was a statue of the man known as Ren Tao, he stood a proud man dressed in ornamental robes; made from marble.

The upset shaman fell to his knees in front of his Father's grave; he could feel tears starting to fall from his eyes. "Father…I don't know what to do, I miss you"

Bason watched on from a distance as his Master collapsed in front of his Father's mural. Master Len had never really been the same since his beloved Father had died trying to obtain peace between the Tao Family Shamans and the local humans but failed and that in return cost him his life in the cross fire.

"Master…I wish I knew how to help you"

The Chinese spirit sensed someone approaching them but he knew who it was; it was Hitaro. The great white horse spirit had sensed his Master was upset and he had come to see if he could help. Hitaro walked over to his Master and nudged him gently with his snout in an attempt to tell him he was there to comfort him.

Len smiled inwardly as Hitaro came to him; his Father had given him the horse lord spirit and he was glad he had him around. It was the only remaining thing he had of his Father.

"Thank you Hitaro…good boy" Hitaro's Master reached a hand up to stroke the white horse's snout.

The Chinese Shaman needed to calm down and he needed to meditate. He moved so he was sat cross-legged at the base of his Father's mural, he centred himself and breathed in and out gently. Hitaro lied down next to Len and lay his head on Len's knee hoping to be of some comfort.

(I know this is a little short but i will do more to it soon ok....Hello Kiki Ling!!!!)