"This time we won't be using weapons," Petro told Abel as he threw his screamer to where the other weapons were. "This time who ever falls first looses."

Abel nodded not really caring; the crowd shouted "three, two, one, FIGHT!" just like the last time and Petro began to circle Abel, trying to figure out which side he should attack from. Abel just stood there waiting for Petro to make the first move.

Finally Mr. Mushroom head charged at Abels back,taking hold of one of his arms. Abel didn't hesitate to hit his elbow backwards, at the touch, causing Petro to release his arm. He turned around facing Petro squarely, a rather bored expression on his face. It was getting late and he needed to report to Caterina.

(Back in Caterina's office)

"His condition is worse then I had thought," William said, handing Caterina a folder and taking a seat across from her. "The crusnik nano machines are activated at higher level then it should be." He paused, "if Abel hadn't shrunk and lost his memories I wouldn't be concerned, however he isn't even aware of what he is or how to control the crusnik. If he gets injured he could end up attacking someone, or worse." William paused looking at Caterina, expecting her to say something.

"What about his amnesia? Do you know how long it could last?" Caterina asked. She wanted to have all the facts before making a decision of what to do.

William bit the stem of his pipe deep in thought wondering how he would answer this question. "Abel didn't hit his head. I think it's an other affect of the chemical that caused him to shrink. But I don't believe it was meant to give him amnesia only shrink him. I think- I think it's the crusnik inside him that caused the amnesia. Somehow the chemical changed when it touched the crusnik." William explained, frowning a little, 'that was the worst explanation I have ever given,' his frown deepened even more at the thought. "As for how long the amnesia will last I can't say."

Caterina had her fingers intertwined in front of her, as she studied Williams face looking over her hands. "Could drinking vampire's help him in anyway?"

"I can't say," William answered truthfully, "however at this point it can only help, if he drinks any blood it would at least satisfy the crusnik, and we wouldn't have to worry about him attacking anyone if he get's hungry.

Caterina nodded, "get the blood needed for Abel from the methuselah in prison. If my brother or anyone asks why you're taking it, say you're using it for an experiment." She flipped through all the papers, William had given her then raised an eye brow. "How did he do on the other tests?" She asked.

"Ah, that." William took out a paper from his own folder that he had been holding and handed it to Caterina. "It seems, he's been holding back on us, on how smart he actually is. He got all the questions right on all the tests, except for the history." He smiled around his pipe. "I must admit I never expected him to be that smart. Abel also did a whole lot better on his field tests as well. For the shooting he got a perfect score, he didn't even miss once. The agility dodging, test was also easy for him. It almost seemed like he was holding back, all those times when he had done it before." William shook his head, as if saying he didn't quite believe it himself. "Last time he took the test he had missed a few targets and had got hit by a few balls."

"So it's safe to say that he'll be fine if I put him on a mission, correct?" Caterina asked. She wasn't surprised abel had been holding back on all his tests before. When she had been a child Abel had rescued and ever since she always knew he was powerful even when he wasn't in his crusnik form. Although he had always acted like a klutz and idiot in front of others he would always act seriously in private talks with her. However he still behaved like he was a weakling and that part irritated her to no end. At least now she had proof that Abel was anything but weak, once he got his memories back he was in for some serious scolding. Caterina smiled inwardly at the thought.

"Yes he should be fine," William answered.

Caterina nodded, "by the way, where is Abel now?"

"He's at the sparing fields. I told him to come report to you at sunset, so he should be here any minute" William replied.

Caterina nodded her head again, "thank you for the report, you may leave."

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The sun was going down and fast. Many people had already left to turn in for the day, the only people still watching was Leon and those who had betted against him.

Abel stood in the middle of the field looking at the tired form of Petro. The man looked as if he were about to keel over at any minute. Sweat was dripping from his face as he glared at Abel in defiance. Abel on the other hand didn't feel tired at all and wasn't sweating at all.

"Haha, your pretty strong for a kid. But it ends now!" Petro roared at as he charged for Abel, aiming to punch him in the gut. His hand was caught by Abel easily. Not wanting to prolong the fight any longer, Abel twisted his hand and grabbed Petro's arm in the other. Turning his back to Petro Abel easily threw the man over his shoulder, causing him to land with a thud on the ground. Finally it was over. Well it would have been over a long time ago but Abel, was bored and had nothing better to do.

"Thanks for the match," Abel said to Petro his voice calm. "It's getting late and I really need to be somewhere so I'll see you later." With that Abel turned on his heels and sprinted to Caterina's office. He hoped he wasn't late.

Leon watched Abel run, boy was that kid good or what? Tomorrow he would be going to jail as a rich man. Not only that but instead of getting 5 years off his sentence he got 20 all thanks to his shoulder. And man, the look on Petro's face was priceless, never had he seen a man so confused and winded at the same time.

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Abel knocked the door the stepped in, "William told me to come here after sunset."

"Come have a seat," Caterina said. "Are you thirsty? I have some red wine if you like." She said pushing a cup of Methuselah blood toward Abel. "Don't worry there no Alcohol in it." She said hurriedly at Abel's confused look.

Abel sat down then looked at the cup. "Thank you," he said grabbing the cup, he wasn't really thirsty. But the red drink did smell good. "Um, you wanted to talk to me about something?" He asked, glancing at the cup in his hands again before looking at Caterina. He felt a bit weird.

"Yes," Caterina started, "William has given me your test results and you seem to be able to handle your self well in battle, despite having amnesia. Since you seem to be better off then I originally thought I'm giving you a mission."

Abel nodded, He was no longer looking at Caterina at all. Though he was listening to every word he said his eye's were locked on the cup. He breathed through his nose again. The enticing fragrant of the drink drift over to him. What was this strange feeling? Abel clamped his empty hand over his mouth. Something was extremely wrong, he could feel his teeth being pushed aside by his canines. Was this normal?

"Something wrong Abel?" Caterina asked.

"No, I'm fine" Abel said bringing the cup to his lips, drinking it in a few famished gulps. As he did so he could feel warmth going through his body, he almost felt stronger. He also didn't feel as hungry as he did before. He could feel his canines go back into his gums and his teeth shift back. "So what's this mission about?" Abel asked setting the empty cup back on the table, looking into Caterina's steely grey eye's.

A/N: Hope you guys like this chapter. If your reading this please review.