Final chapter! Hope you all enjoy!

P.S. There's a picture of Leah on deviantart. If anyone is interested. ;)

Turns out the girl lead them to Graham's house. Richard was now fast asleep on the couch, and the girl sat on her knees on the floor whilst the men and Rebecca (who had long since came home from the Ramirez house) sat on the couch.

" So my dear, "

Rebecca said sweetly, placing her hands in her lap.

" Do you have a name? "

The child simple nodded, slowly bringing her hand up and performing some strange motions. None of the Bradley's got it, and Thatch didn't get it either, but Dusk did.

" She said her name is Leah Griffin. "

" Griffin? "

Thatch muttered, looking surprised.

" But that's Richard's last name... "

Leah smiled, grinning widely and nodding her head eagerly. Suddenly she pointed at Richard and then back at herself.

" Are... are you saying you're his SISTER? "

Thatch asked softly, surprised even further when the girl continued to nod.

" B-but Richard never said he had a sister! "

Leah frowned, her beautiful sapphire eyes tearing up greatly, gently pressing her hand to her lips. Thatch almost immediately felt guilty for his little outburst. Quickly he got up and rushed over to her side and carefully wrapped his arm around her. Leah looked at him with a soft expression before hugging him gently.

Slowly she moved appart and looked right at Dusk, her fingers taking flight again. The others could only look at the two, wishing they could understand what she was saying. They watched as Dusk observed her signs, his expressions changing every-so-often. His expressions changed from shocked, to amazed, to angry to the point of being disgusted.

Slowly Leah finished, crossing her arms and gently closed her eyes, looking like she was about to cry. Reluctantly, the others turned to Dusk, watching as the prince slid in his seat a bit, eyes wide and absentmindedly looking at the ceiling. Graham cautiously pat his cold hand, hoping he'd respond soon.

" Um, wh-what did she say, Dusk? "

Soon the vampire refocused and looked at the Bradleys, frowning gently.

" She said she is a mute, but she speaks fluent ASL. "

Dusk explained softly.

" She can also hear you just fine, and could communicate through paper and pen if she needs to. She also said Richard's mother was actually a, ah, fallen angel. Gave up her wings to be with his father. Her mother was pregnant with her when she fell. "

The group heard the young girl beginning to sniffle, watching as Thatch brought her into another warm embrace. Dusk smiled softly before it faded.

" After a year, about when Lydia- "

" Lydia? "

Rebecca asked gently.

" Richard's late mother. "

Dusk said softly, turning back to Leah.

" Um, when Lydia was expecting Richard, a shadow demon kidnapped Leah, and, if I have this right, left her in purgatory. "

The vampire took a deep breath before continuing.

" Luckily she made a few friends there. And the meaner creatures stayed clear of her since she was an angel. She had no idea who her parents were, nor if she had family. And it took a while, but when she was about eight, Merek managed to find her. He couldn't directly pull her from purgatory- he didn't the power to do so. But he DID tell her how to get out, as only an angel CAN get out. At first, she didn't want to leave, as she had good friends there, but when she learned about her brother, she knew she just HAD to get out."

Leah began to cry now, hugging Thatch tightly. Rebecca frowned, her hand hovering near her mouth sadly and she quickly rushed over to the young angel girl, gently hugging her and stroking her hair.

" She actually got out tonight. "

Dusk continued.

" She was hoping to see Richard and his parents, but after a quick visit with Merek, well... she became informed of all that has, and was happening. "

Leah finally looked up at the boys and began signing again, a bit quicker than before. Dusk frowned, wanting to go over and comfort her, but knew that it would only smother her.

" Sh-she said she even knows about her late mother, and how her late father was abusive to Richard... "

" WHAT?! "

The group jumped at this sudden outburst, turning just in time to see Richard spring-sit up, his hair messy and sticking up, looking absolutely frazzled. Or horrified by the fact Dusk just spoke of his father.

" Richard! "

Thatch and Jimmy yelped, smiling brightly. They wanted to go over and hug him, and they knew Leah did to, but they didn't do so when they saw Richard grab his forehead, eyes clenching shut, his nose beginning to bleed again. Slowly Graham stood up and sat beside him, holding a tissue out for the psychic.

Richard blew his nose, slowly looking up at Leah, watching her smile at him before she stood up, and walked over to him. Her wings were fluttering happily, her beautiful blue eyes simply sparkling like water during sunset. The angel sat down beside him and quickly wrapped him into a tight hug.

Richard simply sat wide-eyed, confused beyond belief before hugging her back.

" Richard, how much did you hear? "

Thatch asked gently, slowly standing up and walking over to the human and angel.

" A-all of it. "

Richard answered, carefully pushing Leah back by the shoulders.

" You're really my sister? "

Leah nodded eagerly, smiling brighter than Richard knew was possible.

" A-all of that was true? "

Leah slowly signed something to him, but he couldn't understand a word of it. He tried- he really did- he just couldn't get it. As she finished, Dusk spoke in her place.

" She said "I know this is hard to take in, but I promise, I would never lie about this. I hope that, in time, we could become a real family. ""

" Dusk, how do you know ASL? "

Richard asked gently.

" Did you learn in school? Maybe college? "

" Oh, school. "

Dusk said simply.

" My family needs to know any language known to man kind. Since we're royalty, we need to be able to speak to any one of our people, or other creatures for that matter. "

" Sounds difficult. "

Richard mumbled, before asking sincerely.

" Think you could teach me ASL? I'd love to be able to communicate with Leah easier. "

Leah grinned widely, her fists shaking eagerly on either side of his face before locking the human into a hug. The group awed at this sweet moment, enjoying the tenderness between siblings.

After a moment, Dusk stood up and walked over to Thatch, placing a hand on his shoulder.

" We should probably go. Thatch here has school in the morning. "

Thatch blushed at this and lightly rubbed his neck.

" S-see you later Richard? "

" Of course. After school tomorrow? "

" Wouldn't miss it. "

" School... "

Dusk murmured before snapping his fingers.

" School! Leah, you've never been to school, have you? "

Leah blinked, mouth agape in uncertainty, slowly shaking her head.

" Maybe you could attend Scare School. I'd be more than happy to pay the tuition. "

" She couldn't go to normal school? "

Richard asked sadly, looking at his sister, who looked equally as upset.

" 'Fraid not. Her wings and halo would give away the fact she's an angel. "

" W-well... it would be sweet if you paid her tuition for Scare School then. "

Dusk smiled warmly before takong Thatch's hand and leading him out the door. Rebecca and Graham looked at each other briefly before smiling and standing up, walking off into the kitchen.

The children looked at each other, neither one uttering a sound. No one was sure what to say. After everything that had happened, no one wanted to upset Richard. They knew he felt horrible for attacking Thatch and Jimmy.

Leah gently hugged Richard, causing the psychic to look at her before smiling, hugging her back. He didn't doubt her for claiming to be his sister- really he didn't. She was sweet, and he didn't know why an ANGEL would lie about something like this. He was just a little surprised. That, and he'd been an only child his whole life. Now, apparently, he had an older sister. But she was kind, and he knew things would work well.

He also knew- off the sister topic- that he'd have to explain what happened with his psychokinesis to Jimmy and his parents tomorrow. He didn't want to, but he owed them an explanation.

He couldn't help but wonder what Jimmy's parents were talking about. They'd been gone for a little bit now. Were they talking about kicking him out? He wouldn't blame them, considering what happened tonight...

Finally the grown ups returned, Rebecca giggling greatly at something. Richard blinked, turning to Jimmy, who merely shrugged at him in response. Slowly Graham and Rebecca sat down on the couch, smiling warmly at Richard and Leah.

" Well, we had a slight change of plans, "

Rebecca said sweetly, taking her husbands hand. Graham smiled, and continued for her.

" And we've decided that- "

" I'm so sorry! "

Richard suddenly yelped, shocking everyone greatly.

" I'm sorry I knocked you off your feet! I'm sorry I ran off and caused so much trouble! I-it's a psychic thing! When I'm really afraid, my thoughts turn into reality! I never meant to cause you so much trouble! "

" Richard, it's ok! "

Graham hurried, smiling warmly to him.

" It all worked out fine in the end! You're free to use your psychic abilities now, and I hope you'll be glad to know... "

Richard froze, amazed at the fact Graham was so calm about everything. How he didn't seem to care about what happened. Or by the fact he had a creature best friend. Maybe he was just being chill, or he was trying to act like it was all no big deal.

" Rebecca and I have been talking, and we have decided to adopt you and Leah. "

Richard felt his eyes widen, Leah's wings springing open in utter surprise. They almost felt like their brains had exploded, or froze completely. They didn't know what to say.

Suddenly Leah pounced to her feet, jumping up and down in glee. Her face was practically glowing, and her wings fluttered mindlessly in this moment of joy. Richard rushed from his seat and hugged Graham and Rebecca, feeling almost as happy as the day he reunited with Thatch. There was just so much joy and happiness here... he had no idea how he'd be able to sleep tonight.

Awwwww... I hope this made someone out there smile. Goodnight everyone!