Hello again everybody. First off I'd like to thank everyone so far for reading this story, it has 1000 veiws now and that's an important milestone for me thank you. Secondly I am proud to say I have finalized the names of my other fanfics. The Katanagatari fanfic will be called "maniwa united" while the fate/stay night fanfic is titled "third time's the charm" if you've watched the anime or read these stories I'd be glad to know if you have interest in these 2 stories which will be released sometime later. (They are still a ways off since I'm keeping focus on mostly One Crazy Family.) Finally before our story begins last chapter I asked if you guys preferred the longer or shorter chapters. A reader pointed out (in spanish) that it is alot easier to translate the shorter chapters and since I want this story to be enjoyed by anyone who ships Shaco and Jinx regardless of their language I will be trying to keep them the usual length of 1000 words or so. Oh and this chapter there will be a strange pair. I honestly can't defend the pairing but I just enjoy the idea.
"Halt!" A grizzly looking guard extended his hand. "You realize you are now at the Noxian border do you not?" The guard eyed the passengers of the caravan. There was a grey haired man that held the reigns and a pink haired girl sitting besides him. "State your business!" the official ordered. Davion grinned and stated "We have a trade going on in Noxus, we would hate to be late." The guard nodded and continued "Very well, I will need to check your cargo however." Just then there was a muffled cry from inside the caravan. The guard made his way over and opened the curtain. Inside were two bound and gagged people, one was a girl with long black hair while the other had shaggy brown hair. The one with brown hair was currently squirming vigorously. The guard grinned. "Who are these two?" he said amused. "Just the usual, holier-than-thou Demacians. They messed with the wrong Noxians and they sent us to arrange a meeting." Davion winked. The guard smiled happily at the thought of what awaited these Demacians. "Very well, I won't keep them waiting, here are your papers, sign here. There we go, you travel safe now, wouldn't want to damage your cargo." the man joked as he waved them off. After a few more kilometers the caravan halted and Vi and Davion went to the back and started undoing Cait and Cal's bondages. Davion chuckled to himself. "It's amazing how lax the borders are if they think your smuggling Demacians." Vi shook her head "I don't know why your laughing, I doubt all of them are fakes like us." Davion lost his smile and shrugged. "Well we can't save them all." he said plainly. By now Cait and Cal were free. Vi patted Cal's back and said "Smart thinking with those screams sugar, really convinced the gaurd that you didn't want to be there." Cal scratched his head. "I really didn't, I felt a spider in there." Davion began laughing and even Cait had trouble stifling an amused chuckle. Vi blushed, embarrassed by her husbands cowardice she quickly changed the groups attention. "Whatever! Now that you're free let's get moving again, there's still a long way before we reach our destination." So our group of officers went on their way, ever deeper into Noxian territory.
Meanwhile our family had just finished walking the steps of a Noxian castle. It was on the outskirts of Noxus by itself, surrounded by open plains, you could easily see the setting sun in the horizon. The estate had been made for Shaco's "brother" for all the contributions he had made for Noxus on the fields of justice. After catching their breath a little Shaco pulled on a rope besides the door. The sound of a tolling bell could be heard somewhere inside the castle and after a few moments a pupiless eye stuck through a slit in the door. Upon seeing who it was the eye widened and they heard a female shout "Darling Shaco's here!" Then a man cried "Let them in." Suddenly the door opened. Kalista stepped out and welcomed them in. "Greetings you must be tired." she said formaly. The man's voice could be heard down a corridor "No need for such formalities dear, your always so up tight." Kalista led the group down a hallway, she stopped at an opened door and ushered them in. Inside was a fireplace that lit the otherwise dark room. In front of the fire place was a scarlet red arm chair with it's back turned to the visitors. A man rose from this chair, he wore attire completely coloured in blood-red. His eyes bore a similar tint of red. The only thing that wasn't red was his pale, white skin and hair. Vladimir looked at the group and raised his hands in the air as he approached them. "Shaco, why it's been so long, I know I live rather far but you really should visit more often." he said as he embraced his old friend in a hug. Shaco chuckled "I really should, shouldn't I?" Vlad then looked at the rest of them. "My, you even brought the family with you." Suddenly his eyes narrowed on Jinx. Well, this won't do." he said as he walked towards her. "Your rather low on blood, Shaco what happened? I do hope everything is alright." Shaco frowned and began his explanation of events so far, making sure to exclude the part where he went on a rampage. (he couldn't say it infront of the kids but he would tell Vlad later.) Vlad nodded his head after the story was finished then turned back towards Jinx. "First things first, let's give you a much needed transfusion." As he said this blood flowed from Vladimir's body into Jinx's. Jinx immediately seemed to regain energy and vibrance. "Wow that actually helped alot, thanks." Jinx said surprised at the transfusion's effectiveness. "Now Kalista, can you take them to some of our free rooms so they can get some rest? I imagine since they came so late in the evening they are in need of it." With this said Kalista nodded and turned to the family "Follow me." she said plainly as they were led out. Then Vlad stepped out of the room and called out "Wait, Shaco mind catching up a bit?" Shaco shrugged his shoulders and turned to his family. "Goodnight my love, kids." Jinx yawned and waved goodbye, Hex nodded and said "Goodnight father." while Chavo gave him a look before walking away. Shaco felt another pang, but once again reassuring himself it was probably nothing he made his way back towards the room.
Vladimir sat down at a parlor table and motioned Shaco to join him. As Shaco sat down Vlad poured a blood-like substance into a glass, knowing Vlad it probably was blood. "So aside from the recent turmoil how are Chavo and Hex coming along?" Vlad began in between sips of his glass. "Pretty well actually, Chavo has solid aim and Hex is a natural at stealth. Give them a few more years and I think they would do well in this world we live in." Vlad nodded and said "They certainly would be something to fear in the future." Shaco smiled, enjoying the sound of his children being praised. "Speaking of which how are you, no kids after you and Kalista have been married for 8 or so years?" Vlad nearly took a spit take from the turn of the conversation. "Uh, Well you see..." Vlad began, unsure how to say this. "We can't have kids." Kalista frankly stated. She had returned from showing Jinx and the children to their rooms. "And we did not marry, we simply made a pact of love." She continued as she went to stand besides her husband. Vladimir blushed. "I keep telling you that's what a marriage is dear." he said slightly embarrassed. Kalista did not understand why a pact should be called anything besides a pact. "Well..." Shaco continued "I'm sorry to hear that, how come?" he asked. Vlad gave his friend a look of disbelief. "Really, I thought you were more clever Shaco. I'm a walking pool of blood and my wife is a vengeful undead spirit, and you want to know why we can't have kids?" Shaco smacked his head with his palm. "Your right it is pretty obvious isn't it? Have you thought of adoption?" Shaco tried to offer some hope to the couple. "You think we haven't tried that!" Kalista suddenly shouted. "It's alright dear." Vladimir soothed his wife as he stroked her back. Vlad turned to Shaco and said "We've been trying to, but we've been... struggling to find a place willing to give us a child." he said somewhat gravely. "They take one look at me and sooner run in fear then talk about letting us have a child!" Kalista sobbed. "We would give that child unconditional love and care but they deny me and my husband's wish because of what we are, what I am!"she cried out. Vladimir got up and held his wife in his arms. "It's okay" he whispered "It isn't your fault, were immortal, just give it time and we will find a place willing to do it." Kalista began to calm down, although she kept gasping from her shouting. Vlad turned to Shaco and said "Look, it's gotten late. I think it's time we all got some rest." He turned to his wife and held her face. Then he looked back at Shaco and said "Take the left corridor and go up the stairs to the second floor, take your 2nd door to the right. You can sleep there tonight." Shaco bowed in gratitude and vanished, cursing himself for setting off such a landmine. Vladimir kissed his wife and said "Come now dear, we should go to bed ourselves." Kalista nodded slowly, feeling slightly better and said "Very well." The 2 then made their way to their own bedroom.
Shaco had made his way to the room Vlad had instructed and was about to go to bed when there was a knock at his door. Shaco opened the door and found his son glaring up at him. Shaco sratched his eyes and asked "Chavo what are you still doing up?" That was when Chavo pulled the trigger.
The suspense! I hope you realize how soon this chapter is out since the last one, I do this to show one of 2 things. First I have alot of free time. Secondly that I will have no issue in keeping this story updated even after I eventually begin writing the 2 other fanfic.
your humble author biomaster.
