A/N: SOrry for taking so long to update, i had writers block for a minute and the holidays kept me busy. I will update more often now that there over. (:

"Okay Marcus, what exactly are you doing calling my sister Sydney's phone," Adrian replied confidently.

Marcus Finch the name sounded familiar, like he had heard it somewhere before. He couldn't quite place it or remember where at the moment. This guy was trying to seem intimidating or something, but he wasn't letting it phase him. He did want to know why it had frightened Sydney so much.

"Sydney didn't tell you about our meeting earlier," Marcus said sternly.

Adrian looked at Sydney and wondered if it was true. Why would Sydney be meeting this Marcus figure and why wouldn't she tell him about it? Why was she keeping secrets from him now, that wasn't like her. They told each other everything, why would she keep this from him. Who Exactly is Marcus finch? Sydney still terrified, but now somewhat out of her shocked state could feel Adrian's eyes on her. She could feel him watching her with a questioning look in his eyes. He also looked betrayed and confused.

"I am taking that as a yes, considering your so quiet I can hear a pin drop," Marcus said.

"And what exactly went on at this supposed meeting," Adrian questioned him.

"You don't believe me? maybe you should talk to Sydney about it then."

"I want to hear it from you," Adrian retorted.

"We talked about the Key to Eternal Life, Please tell Sydney were coming for it, were not letting it go this time. it was nice talking to you, Adrian," He said in a threatening tone and hung up.

Adrian closed the phone and handed it to the still very shaken up Sydney. He wanted to know what the hell was going on and why Sydney hadn't told him about her meeting with Marcus finch. He didn't trust Marcus at all. He wanted to know what was with this eternal life business and he was upset that She had kept this piece of information from him. Sydney could see it all over his face, she knew she had to tell him now.

"Okay you need to tell me everything about Marcus finch or everything you know. what is this about the key to eternal life Sage? Marcus warned that their coming for it," Adrian asked.

"I didn't exactly go with him willingly," Sydney started before Adrian interrupted her.

"More reason that you should have told me, that's another thing I don't understand, why were you keeping this from me? Why did you say something?"

"I don't know, okay. I thought I could handle it on my own," She said honestly.

"You don't have to handle things alone Sage. Who exactly is Marcus Finch anyways?"

"You Don't remember me looking at a picture that Clarence gave me," Sydney asked.

"What does that have to do with this," Adrian said confused.

"Clarence gave me a picture of him and an Alchemist he used to know, that was Marcus," Sydney exclaimed.

"Marcus is an Alchemist, who forced you to meet with him. I am still not fully comprehending this."

"He is not an Alchemist anymore, He used to be."

"Used to be? I thought the Alchemist thing was for life, You gave me that whole speech about how you can't ever get out," Adrian said.

"I didn't think you could, I still don't. I don't understand how he got out of it or any of what he is really. He works for someone named ebony and he knows about my magic. I think he knows everything or almost. He said they been looking for me for two years now. He kidnapped me earlier but then oddly let me go. I don't understand how or why. I am still very confused about it."

"he let you go? I want the truth, don't keep anything from me, I can't help you unless I have all the information, Sage," Adrian said protectively.

"I was on my way to meet Mrs. Terwilliger when he grabbed me and dragged me out to his car. He has a golden lily on his cheek covered by indigo lines, and i noticed he was the guy from the picture. He is an alchemist and somehow he figured out how to do the impossible: escape the alchemists and cover up the golden lily tattoo. He knew my name, and he said they been looking for me for two years. He said I am the key to eternal life. Then he said he knew what I was, referring to the magic I have. I told him to let me go, that I wouldn't tell the alchemists I ran into him. He refused and said he could use me to gain immortality and mentioned a woman named Ebony. He said I didn't know my destiny yet that I would serve them well and I told him I would never serve him. he mentioned something about my powers being far more superior than most my age. I told him to tell me who he was and he said we were out of time. Thats when he kicked me out of the car," Sydney finished.

"This doesn't sound good at all Sage," Adrian said worried.

"I agree," was all Sydney could reply.

"Do you think we should talk to the others about this," Adrian asked.

"I think Maybe we should talk to Clarence, find out more about Marcus Finch," I said the most probable solution I could come up with.

"And if Clarence, can't make sense and give us the information we need, You really should have told me this sooner, Sage," Adrian said clearly frustrated.

"We will figure something out, but we need to at least try to talk to Clarence first," Sydney replied.

"Alright lets go," Adrian agreed.

The two walked close together outside the apartment. Sydney climbed into the passengers, and Adrian Climbed into the driver's seat. they both buckled up as Adrian pulled the car out of the drive. Sydney played with the radio trying to find something interesting to listen to. Adrian watched her while paying close attention to the road as well.

"is it always going to be like this with us, Sage," He asked her.

"Your a Vampire and I am an Alchemist, this is the way it should be," She replied.

"Is it the way you want it to be," he asked her.

"Adrian Don't!"

"Don't what," He questioned.

"You know what, Your making it harder on yourself," She said honestly.

"Its always going to be hard as long as I can't be with you," He said softly.

Sydney looked out the window, trying to ignore the question. She didn't want those words to be true. She didn't want to hear them out loud.

"You know how I feel about this," She replied not looking at him.

"Not Really Sage. The only thing I know is you never want to talk about it. You just want to ignore it, and follow the rules the alchemists order you to do. I don't know what you honestly want," he said with an emphasis on you.

"What I want Adrian, is For You To Not be in Love with me," She screamed looking at him.

"Thats impossible, I'll keep loving you even when its hopeless," Adrian said as calm as possible.

"Why," She said simply.

"Because I can't Just stop loving you. NO matter how many miles you are, even if we never talk, I'll always be in love with you. Nothing can change that, not even death. the heart wants what the heart wants."

"lets just stop talking about this," Sydney said.

"Fine were here anyway," he said as he pulled into Clarence Driveway.

they both unbuckled and climbed out of the car. something was off, Sydney could feel something sinister in the air. they knocked on the door and waited for clarence to answer. after five minutes they knocked again still no answer. They pushed into the house and looked around to see if they spotted him anywhere.

"Clarence, its Adrian and Sydney," Adrian replied.

They continued searching the house until they found a note on the floor. they picked it up and read it. the note said:

I decided Clarence would be far safer with me, and he is quite valuable, you know, with all the love I can give, Marcus finch.