Descendant of a Hero

I'd like to send a special thanks to mystery writer5775 for the title it's better than mine.

A/N: As you read this remember you're reading just what Vlad is and it's narrated by Julia Fenton. In the next few chapters there are some flash backs we see it as it happens but Vlad is just reading what Marcus said to Julia. So what Vlad reads in the flash backs are a bit more vivid. This story got the highest votes so sorry if you wanted another one to win.

Ch 9 Marcus's story: Death

An hour later Marcus was mounting his horse to leave I could see tear stains on his cheeks but he refused to let the tears fall in front of me. Once Marcus was on his horse without looking at me he said "I should of known this was going to happen, remember when I had that nightmare I saw both of them dieing."

I wasn't sure how to respond to that so I stayed silent.

"See you in a week" were his last words before he left.

Marcus

In a day and a half Marcus reached the town of Dawson and headed for the address on the back of the letter. He came to a small house in the south part of town. He dismounted his horse and as he went up to the door he noticed some things very amiss with it. The outside of the house was covered in scorch marks, cuts in the wood; the windows were cracked, or broken.

He knocked on the door waiting for a reply. The door opened a crack revealing a brown eye.

"Who is it" the person behind the door asked.

"Please Tomas you know it's me, Marcus, do we really need to do this" Marcus said to the man behind the door.

"Yes" was Tom's reply.

"My brother might you have the sight" Marcus said in rather annoyed tone.

"Yes brother" Tom answered open the door completely.

"Why did you need me to recite the greeting, this isn't a secret meeting between those endowed with powers" Marcus asked.

"Just making sure you remember it" Tom answer as Marcus walked in then Tom shut the door.

Marcus's eyes were scanning over the inferior of the house see the inside had just as much damage as the outside.

"The insides in better condition then when I first got here," Tom started as he sat down at the kitchen table "I needed to clean up a bit since I would be staying here till you got here."

"What brought you here" Marcus asked taking a chair next to him.

He suddenly felt pressure on his leg and looked down to see Vinks. The cat jumped into his lap happy to see a familiar face.

"Your parents sent me a letter they seemed rather distressed… I think they knew they were going to die" Tom told him.

"Why did they say that in their letter" Marcus asked starting to pet the cat.

"No but they wanted to give me something, it just happed to be their will" Tom said holding up an unsealed envelop.

"My parents gave you that before they died" Marcus said not meaning it to be a question.

"No when I got here they were already dead" Tom said. "The door was barely hanging on the hinge when I got here so I let my self in…" Tom started the story. "I found then laying in their own blood in front of the fire place. Your mother had your picture in her hands I can only guess her last thoughts were of you. I could tell by the state of the house they had put up quit a fight. I found this envelop on the floor with my name on it when I saw what was inside it I knew I had to contact you."

"So what does it say" Marcus asked.

"Well you being their only known still living relative they left everything to you with a letter with some death bed sentiments, I assure you I didn't read it since it was left to you, as you can see the wax seal isn't broken" Tom said handing him the letter and will.

"What about my parent's bodies" Marcus got in trying to hold back tears.

"In their coffins but not buried I figured you should be the one to decide where to put them" Tom informed him.

Marcus couldn't hold it any longer he broke down in tears. The cat tried to calm his old master by placing him self on Marcus's shoulder rubbing his furry face on his humans face purring. The liquid streamed down his face falling into his lap. Tom got up patting and rubbing the back trying to comfort the son of his old friends.

"I knew this was going to happen I saw it all happening in the dream. I shouldn't have dismissed it I knew it wasn't a dream I knew it was my future power but I didn't want to believe it. I should of came if I was here I could of helped them they'd still be alive." Marcus went on and on sobbing.

"Marcus don't be stupid, your parents weren't weak if the two of them combined couldn't stop what ever did this you might have joined them in the after life" Tom told him.

"Key word might, I was the strongest in this family when it came to fighting" Marcus yelled at him still distressed in their death. Vinks jumped from Marcus's shoulder and on to the table surprised by Marcus's outburst.

"Maybe but you can't change to past get a hold of your self and think of what to do now, we're all in wait to pay our last respects" Tom said to Marcus like a stern dad.

"What you mean we're" Marcus asked.

"You're not the only one informed of this tragedy, I've told others of endowed powers they knew about this, we just need you to say where and when" Tom answered.

"You're right I need to get this together at least for Julia and Will" Marcus said.

"Who" Tom asked.

"My wife and son it won't do them any good if I was just sitting around thinking about what I should of done" Marcus said as he stood up.

"See there you go" Tom said.

"We're sending the coffins to St. Mary's crematory in Milwaukee it's in the town they meet in and that's where I'm sure they like to rest, send every one a letter to be there I want in down in four days plus how long it takes to get there" Marcus informed Tom.

"I get on it right now" Tom said leaving.

It was a week later and they were in a bleak cemetery at sun down. Marcus, Julia, and Will were there as well as an assorted group of people all with spiritual powers. A thankful priest was recited the very things said in all funerals and add a few of his own words.

All the attendants were in black many with tear filled eyes but none were more than Marcus's. Julia was shedding tears for the two oldest Fentons with her son holding her hand not sure why every one was sad. Marcus wiped a few tears away to look at his son and a thought he hadn't thought of before came to him. They were saying to good by to his parents and that meant they were Will's grandparents. Will was never going to meet them. When Marcus got home was would have to explain things to his son.

The service ended and the coffins were lowered into the graves and slowly had dirt shoved over them. As the people attending the funeral started to leave Marcus went to have a word with one of them.

"Vander" Marcus called to his friend.

"Marcus I'm sorry for your loss" Vander said turning to Marcus.

"I know but where's Lilly? Wasn't she with you, Tom sent the letter for both of you" Marcus asked as they were both leaving the grave yard.

"She was, she wanted to come too but her mother needed her for something" Vander explained.

"I need to see her, she still at her family" Marcus asked.

"She said it should only take about three days, she should be back at her home in two days time if you include the travel time" Vander explained.

"Thanks Vander" Marcus said retuning to his family.

"You two head back home I'll see you in a day or two" Marcus said to his wife and son.

"Why" Julia asked.

"It's important just trust me I'll be back soon" Marcus told them.

His family got on the train and headed back to Waukesha. Marcus made one stop in Milwaukee before getting a ticket home then to Glendale. Marcus went to the Milwaukee County Bank, in his parents letter they gave him a number of a safety deposit box and a key to open it.

"I'm here to open a safety deposit box number 251" Marcus said once to got to the counter.

"Got a key" the worker asked.

Marcus held up the key attached to the letter his parents left him.

"This way" the worker said moving away from and lifting the counter top to let him in back to the safety deposit room.

Once lead into the room Marcus scanned down the rows looking for his number and pulled it out. It was rectangular about a foot by 4in long and 5in height. Marcus brought it to the table in the center of the room and opened it. Marcus was in a moment of awe when he looked inside it. Wads of bills 10s, 20s, 50s, and even a few 100s, to add there were also some valuable jewels, rubies, emeralds, and a necklace and bracelet of diamonds. The last thing separate from the other things was a jade dragon. Marcus lifted to get a better look at it, handling it as if it was made of glass. It was only about the size of his palm, it was so detailed despite its size. Then he turned it over and on the bottom carved into it was; Thanks from dojo Jade dragon. Marcus came to the conclusion it was a gift from some thankful clients.

"Do you need anything sir" the bank worker asked Marcus.

"Yes, I'll be taking all these things with me you may use this box for another client" Marcus said hand him the key and placing the money and jewels in his pack and with great care wrapped the dragon in a hankie then his pocket. He then left the bank and took a train back home.

Well on the train Marcus could help but think of the fact his parents were so careful about how they spent their money and here he was with a fortune. It was safe to say his parents put most of their earnings in the bank for Marcus to use if the unthinkable happened.

Julia's POV

Marcus had returned to us only long enough to put a small fortune in the town bank.

"You just got home why are you leaving again" I asked as was packing again.

"I have a lot of business to take care of" Marcus said.

"What else is there to do" I asked.

"It's a thing for people with spiritual powers" my husband answered.

"You're not leaving me a Will again like this" I told him.

"Well, why don't you and Will get packed and meet an old friend of mine" Marcus asked me.

"I don't know, I mean" I said trying to think.

"Hey Will you want you and your mom to come with me" Marcus asked Will who was watching the whole thing from the door way.

"Yeah" the five year old yelled.

"That settles it help your mom pack her things and yours" Marcus said taking his luggage downstairs leaving with a victory.

"How does he do it" I asked.

A/N: Depressed enough but what is next. Next chapter we meet this Lilly can you guess what family of the future she's related too. In case you're wondering Vander isn't related to Lilly she was staying with him for a time. Of course I must inform you that there are still a few more chapters that are Marcus's story. But we will get back to the present time with good old Vladdy in chapter 18. Please review!