Notes: I'm sorry for taking so long with this one, as it's the finale I wanted it to be 'perfectly splendid'.

5 years later...

Kamilah

The nightmares, they would never stop. Even after years, Gaius' presence still tormented Kamilah's dreams. The feeling of being controlled, chased and even punished still seemed real. She woke up earlier that morning gasping for air, with the sensation of having his hand gripping tight around her neck. For her relief, it was just another dream.

She inhaled deeply and looked to her side, where Amy was sleeping peacefully, occupying most of the bed space. Her mouth was open while she mumbled some random nonsense. Kamilah shook her head, opening a soft smile as she planted a kiss on her wife's forehead.

She got up and went to check on her children. The well-decorated bedroom was completely silent, suggesting they were still asleep. Kamilah had to be cautious to not step on the multiple toys spread around the floor. On a small activity table they had, she found the drawings they had made on the previous night. Malik had drawn what she assumed to be a pyramid and a pharaoh. Despite being so young, the boy was obsessed about his origins. He dreamed to be an archeologist, besides a CEO. As she observed Amaya's drawing, a shiver went down her spine. The girl had drawn a detailed and precise picture. A tree, from where blood was dripping. Along as three figures, two males on their knees and a standing female. They all had red eyes.

That was probably the reason why her daughter's bed was empty that morning. She was sharing the bed with her twin brother. Since her birth, the girl always refused to sleep on her own crib. For some reason, she'd only feel comfortable in Malik's company, or in one of her mothers' arms. As she grew up a little and started being able to express herself, they learned she struggled with terrible nightmares. Visions of events that caused her terror and panic. They could only conclude one thing, Amaya had inherited Amy's Bloodkeeper nature.

Kamilah turned around to leave, when a soft voice called for her.

"Good morning, mama."

"Good morning, my princess."

Amaya's brown eyes observed every moment she made, while preparing pancakes for breakfast. Besides drawing, the girl also loved to cook and dance. However, she had also inherited her other mom's clumsiness.

"I had a bad dream again," she said after some minutes in silence.

"And so did I," Kamilah told. "What was it this time?"

"I can't remember much, but there was an ugly and evil vampire. His name was Gaius and was hurting people."

The mention made Kamilah accidentally burn her own hand. She wondered how would it be when the day came where her daughter had visions about the terrible things she did in the past too. Luckily, Amaya couldn't remember much of her dreams. She'd soon forget about them.

"Hey, Clan Sayeed," Amy joined them in the kitchen, bringing Malik on her back. "What is smelling so good?"

"Pancakes," Kamilah pressed a quick kiss on her lips and another on the top of her son's head. "Amaya's favorites. And yours too."

"Sure, because you and Malik are Team Waffles."

"Exactly. We appreciate better things in life."

Amy stuck her tongue at her, getting a chuckle as response.

"Can we have waffles tomorrow, mama Kamilah?" Malik asked as Amy placed him on a chair.

"Sure, my love," Kamilah said. "You can pick whatever you want tomorrow. Today was Amaya's day."

The manner she glanced at Amy made obvious she was trying to comfort their daughter after another night of fear.

"Was it a bad night, baby?" Amy asked Amaya.

"It's okay," the girl started eating, completely relaxed. "I can't even remember much anymore."

They shoot each other a relieved look. After pouring herself some coffee and grabbing the newspaper, Kamilah finally joined her family at the table. Amy was distracted on her phone, checking the news on social media.

"I miss grandma," Amaya said, getting attention from both of her mothers.

"Grandma Judith?" Amy put her phone aside. "If you want we can call her later."

"No, she doesn't like us. I miss grandma Rheya."

The loud crack of Amy's cup falling from her hand echoed through the penthouse. Rheya was still a forbidden subject in their home. The younger vampire had developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after the confrontation with the First Vampire and Lily's death. The fact she was her descendant and carried those powers, still bothered her everyday. To the point she still needed therapy.

"What did you say?!" Her voice tone changed completely.

"I miss grandma Rheya," Amaya repeated.

"Did you..." Kamilah felt she needed to step in, "did you see her in your dreams, Amaya?"

"Yes, she told me she's proud of me and that I'll achieve great things when I grow up."

"Don't you ever repeat this again!" Amy raised her voice. Then, she stood up from her chair and rushed to the bedroom in tears.

Kamilah stood paralyzed, without knowing what to do. She looked at her daughter who was now looking extremely upset with her mother's reaction.

"I'm sorry, mama," tears started filling her little brown eyes. "I didn't want to hurt mama Amy."

"This is okay, my dear," Kamilah wrapped her arms around her. "Listen, mama Amy gets really sad when we talk about... grandma Rheya. Let's make a deal, if you ever dream about her again, you tell me first. Okay?"

"Okay."

Glancing to the side, Malik watched in shock the whole scene. That was a lot for his five years old brain to process. Kamilah sighed, recomposing herself.

"So, who wants to help me in the garden?"

Both of the kids quickly grinned and went to their bedroom to change their clothes. While they prepared themselves, Kamilah went to the bedroom to check on her wife.

"Amy?" She knocked on the door. "Please, open the door."

There was no answer. She decided to respect Amy's time. Whenever she was ready, she'd leave the bedroom or let her in. If there was one thing Kamilah learned in all those years together was that her wife could even more closed about her feelings than she was herself.

"This is going to be one of those days..."

Lysimachus

In his home office, Lysimachus typed a few more words on his laptop. His agent expected his next book to be complete before Winter. Since their move to New Orleans, he had dedicated his time to put all his memories into words, starting from his early days in Egypt to the painful centuries after Gaius Turned him into a vampire. The curiosity about unknown details of the most important historical events and the vampire life, made him a famous best-seller author.

Closing the laptop, he stretched him arms and glanced to his sides. The room was filled by boxes. Their move back to New York had been consuming most of his time in the last few days. Katherine thought it was the best now their incident had been forgotten. The children were about to start their first year of school and nothing better than the most vampire-friendly city in America, besides the company of their cousins, to help them to get used to this new phase of their lives.

Lysimachus placed a few more things in one of the open boxes, before a knock on the door interrupted him. He already knew who it was.

"Come in, Kaleb," he said.

Still wearing his pajamas, a little black haired boy entered the room and wrapped his tiny arms around him.

"Good morning, dad," he opened a brightful smile. That was Kaleb nature. He was always happy, no matter what, and he wanted everyone around him to be happy too. He was the sweetest and most caring of their three children.

"Good morning, buddy. Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, the amulet you and mom gave me has banished all my nightmares."

"I'm glad to hear that," Lysimachus ruffled his hair. It was temporary. He and Katherine suspected Kaleb would become a psychic vampire once his abilities were active. He was having glimpses of visions of his parents' pasts, not nightmares. But it was too soon and difficult to explain that to a 5 years old.

Following his son, he walked headed to the kitchen, but before he needed to make sure the other two kids weren't bothering Katherine in the middle of a work phone call.

In the bathroom another little boy, identical to the first one, stood on top of a stool, examining his face in the mirror.

"Hey Z, what are you doing?" Lysimachus asked his other son, Zayden.

"Dad!" The boy jumped from the stool directly to his arms. "I was checking if my fangs are starting to grow. What do you think?"

"Trust me, son. It'll take a while."

Adrian's research suggested the children made from the Tree's blood would only acquire their vampire skills in adulthood. What would trigger the activation of the powers was still unknown. Yet, Zayden was obsessed with the idea since early. Everyday, he expected to be turning into a vampire, without knowing what that could bring.

The two boys sat down at the table to get their breakfast, when Katherine joined them.

"Morning handsome," she pressed a quick kiss on Lysimachus' lips. "Please, don't hate me."

"You know it's impossible, but... what's up?"

"Ryder has a job in France. He wants to come with him as it may have to do with our race. Many people and vampires have gone missing in the last few months."

"Okay," he assured his wife. "But you'll be back before we move to New York, right?"

"Yes," she served herself some coffee. "I'll be back until the weekend, don't worry. Do you think you can handle them by yourself?"

"Of course. I've been alone with them multiple times."

"Speaking of which, where's Ava?"

"I thought she was with you."

They both exchanged glances, wondering what their daughter was up to. Suddenly she emerged in the kitchen, wearing a Nighthunter outfit similar to her mom's, but more stylish.

"I'm ready," she announced. "I'm coming with you, mama."

"Sweetie," Katherine took her in her arms. "No. Not this time, okay? It's dangerous."

"But you promised."

"Yeah, I promised taking you to a small job, that offers no threat to your safety."

"You mean the boring and not-so-fun jobs?"

"Hmmm... sort of."

"Then I don't want it," Ava protested. "I want to go to a real job. I even wore the outfit aunt Priya made me."

Despite being the youngest, tiniest of the three, Ava was certainly the smartest and bravest. Though Katherine hated hearing that, their daughter was an exact copy of her. Not only physically, but especially her personality.

"Hey," Lysimachus shouted. "That was supposed to be your birthday gift. You're not turning five until next week."

"I know, but I found it in the closet. It had my name on it, so it belongs to me."

"God," Katherine sighed. "She's impossible."

"Your daughter," Lysimachus joked, kissing his wife's forehead.

A few days after Katherine's departure, he thought it was a good idea to take the kids to the Bayou. Visiting their uncle Cal and playing with the werewolf children around, would always help them to cheer up, even if it was for the last time before their move. While they had fun at their camp, he sat down with Cal for a beer.

"How are you feeling about returning to New York?" The werewolf asked.

"Mixed feelings," Lysimachus told, taking a long sip of his bottle. "While I'm glad to be closer to my sister and her children, I feel my place has always been here. Besides, there's all those memories."

"Come on, man, it's all in the past now. Katherine is alive and more badass than ever, you got three rambunctious kids... what else do you want?"

Lysimachus looked around. Zayden, Ava and a couple of other kids were climbing a tree and jumping into the lake. Kaleb was learning to mix some herbs with an older boy. That was how peace was supposed to feel like, yet a feeling of uneasiness was always bothering his chest.

"I don't know. I guess I'm not used living in peace for so long."

After an active afternoon, the children were exhausted. Through the woods, Lysimachus started walking them home. He was still emerged on his thoughts, remembering his conversation with Cal. There was nothing to fear. After he became such a public figure, his family was known and respected worldwide. The incident during Ava's birth had been long forgotten and filed, Adrian made sure of that. Then, what was he afraid of?

"Dad, I'm scared," Kaleb pulled his shirt, getting his attention. "I feel a presence."

"Don't be a wimp," Ava rolled her eyes. "It's just an animal."

"Ava, don't talk to your brother like this," Lysimachus scolded. "Kaleb, it's probably just an animal."

The little girl crossed her arms and glared at him with the sarcasm she inherited from her mother.

"What did I say?"

A loud roar interrupted them. A two-headed undead creature emerged from behind a tree.

"Kids, stay behind me," Lysimachus took both of his daggers, waiting for the creature to make a move.

He lunged forward, ready to plunge his blades into one of its skulls, when the other head caught his legs between its huge jaw and sent him flying straight into a tree. As he tried to regain his conscience and heal from the injuries the collision caused, he watched as the creature started to move to his children direction.

"Run!" He yelled. "Run back to the pack."

The boys quickly obeyed, but not Ava. The girl stood frozen in place.

"Ava, run!"

She wouldn't listen. Lysimachus couldn't tell if fear had paralyzed her or if she was watching to see what the creature would do next. All he knew was that if he didn't move, his daughter could get seriously wounded.

He tried to get up, only to fall on his knees again.

The girl took a small crossbow from her back, aimed cautiously and without much thinking, she shot the first arrow. Right into one of the creature's heads. The creature cried in pain, getting even more rabid. It advanced in the girl's direction but she was not intimidated, she rolled to the side and prepared to shoot the second arrow. A precise and clear shot, straight into the monster's ribcage. Into its heart.

As the creature fell dead on the ground, Lysimachus stared in shock.

"Where the hell did she learn that?"

Amy

A lot had changed in Amy's life. When her brother in law, Lysimachus, was forced to move with his family to New Orleans, Adrian made her a proposal she couldn't refuse. She resumed her Business classes in college and became the new CEO of Raines Corporation in his place. Though that new life was exhaustive and hard, she managed to become a great and respected leader. That new life not only made her grow more mature and responsible, but helped her to connect even more with Kamilah.

But one thing she always promised herself, work would never be more important than her children. She always made time for them, no matter what.

Yet, when she was forced to work from home because they scared away the last nanny, it was driving her absolutely crazy.

"Of course, we're interested in closing the deal..."

"You'll never catch me alive!" Malik's shouting from the living room interrupted the conversation, followed by the noise of the two vampire kids running around the penthouse.

"No, it was nothing," Amy excused to her client. "Can we set the date for our meeting? I'll be free next..."

"That's what we'll see," Amaya's voice echoed even louder. Suddenly the twins burst through the door, rolling on the floor with their wooden knives in hands. The girl's eyes met her mother's. "Ops."

"Monday."

Amy sighed deeply. At the same time she was heartbroken because her children would be starting kindergarten in only a few days, she was also relieved. They were becoming out of control. Spending all their energy in school would definitely be helpful, especially when Lysimachus and Katherine's children would be joining them.

"Grounded," she placed them both on the couch in front of her. "Again."

They had just been dismissed from the last punishment. An innocent prank that had gone seriously wrong. After stealing a bloodbag from the fridge, they pretended to have killed and fed from the neighbor's child, Colby. The vision of the twins soaked in blood, as well as the mortal boy pretending to be dead, made the nanny enter in a shock state. Even their cat, Beruthiel, participated somehow, guiding the nanny to the gruesome scene. In the end, the woman was so traumatized she had been threatening to sue the entire Sayeed family.

She looked at Amaya, remembering a few days earlier, when she mentioned her dreams about Rheya. The agony of that morning quickly returned to her chest. After making them both go to their bedroom and stay there, reflecting on their actions, she decided to call Katherine.

"Hey girl," she pressed the video call button on her laptop, getting immediately answered by Lysimachus' wife. "When you will be back? I need a favor."

"What's wrong?" Katherine asked. "I'm afraid this job will take longer than expected. I feel awful, it's Ava's birthday in a few days and I won't be there."

"What is this job about anyways?"

Mysterious disappearances had been occurring all over France and other European countries in the last few years. The victims were male humans and vampires, most of them adults or teenagers. The police secretly requested Nik and Katherine's help when they suspected supernatural circumstances were involved in the case.

"What did you discover so far?"

"Not much, except that all of them attended the same place or at least were in the building's surroundings. It's a vampire nightclub, ever heard of it?"

"Wait," Amy remembered that place very well. During her honeymoon with Kamilah, they dropped by when they were visiting Paris. The place used to belong to Serafine Dupont, who had been missing since the night at the museum. "It was Serafine's nightclub."

"Wasn't she dead?" Katherine wanted to know.

"No, she ran away that night. Vanished. We couldn't locate her anywhere."

"Oh, I'll keep that in mind. Amy, what was the favor you wanted from me?"

Amy swallowed dry, gathering courage to speak.

"I want to go back to the lake house," she told. "I must confirm Rheya's essence is still trapped."

"Why? Have you felt anything recently?"

"No, but I think she has been communicating with Amaya through dreams."

"Okay, we can go as soon as I return."

"Thank you."

As she hung up the call, she headed to the children's bedroom. They were distracted, playing with some toys on the floor. Amy recognized the Bloodbound cards in their hands.

"This is unfair," Malik lamented, staring at the card he was holding. "Uncle Lysimachus said mom killed the First Vampire, yet she's not the strongest card."

"We should fix it," Amaya grabbed a pen, adding some extra strength to Amy's card. "And also, another star. Because she's Legendary, not only Special."

"How do you think it happened?"

"I don't know, but mama Kamilah definitely took the knives."

They both laughed, making Amy smile fondly. When the movie was released, some of their real names had been changed. Amaya had no idea Rheya was the First Vampire or that the same Gaius from her dreams, was the main villain in the motion picture.

"God, I'm turning into my mom," she reflected. Everytime she became too overwhelmed about her trauma, she'd change her behavior and lock herself in the bedroom for hours.

Whatever Rheya was attempting, it wouldn't work. She defeated her once and she'd do it all again to protect their children from her presence. Though she hadn't used her powers in years, they were still in there in case of need.

"Why don't I tell you guys how it happened?" She spoke, getting their attention.

"Mom!" The twins called at the same time, before involving her in a hug. "You said it'd be only when we were older."

"I suppose five is okay to learn a few details."

They sat down on the bed, listening to Amy's story.

"Okay, it all started when I became a vampire. Well, I died."

"You died?!" Malik widened his eyes in shock.

"Did it hurt?" Amaya asked.

"A little, but then mom Kamilah Turned me..."

Katherine - Paris, France

Days had passed without any further progress on the investigation. Katherine had been using Nik as bait, since he was a human and male, but apparently even the kidnapper felt intimidated by his usual cranky face and lack of humor.

"Another wasted night," she lamented, observing the male Nighthunter sitting on Serafine Dupont's nightclub and having a drink through a body attached camera.

"It was your idea," Nik argued. "I told you we should be asking around, interrogate the victims' families."

"It's not my fault you don't make yourself an attractive bait."

"Why don't you come here instead, huh?"

"They're not interested in women, Ryder."

While he grumbled insults, she muted the ear plug. It was still early in New York. Lysimachus should be there with the kids already.

"Damn it," Katherine ran a hand through her smooth magenta hair. She'd miss her children first day of school and possibly her daughter's birthday party. The situation caused her some distress. She remembered her own childhood, where she rarely had her parents around on her birthdays. They'd often bribe her with some expensive gifts to try to make it up for their absence.

Ava was growing up quickly. In an instant she was a premature baby, which birth caused a lot of trouble and in consequence, their forced move to New Orleans. Now she was about to turn five, like her brothers and cousins. The girl was extremely brave, determined and skilled for her age. The fact she was able to hunt a monster all by herself in the Bayou a few days earlier was quite a surprise, she was only taught the basics of self defense by her parents.

The female Nighthunter dialed her husband's number.

"Hey, how are you? Are you in New York already?"

"We're good. The kids are in bed. We spent the day touring around the city, visiting some old friends. They're excited to have some classes in Jax's martial arts center."

"Listen, I promise I'll be there soon. If I can't close this case in the next two days, I'll quit."

"Katherine, you know I'll always support you..."

She knew he would, but it wasn't enough. She wouldn't repeat her parents' mistakes.

"I won't miss Ava's birthday. I can't."

They spoke for a couple more minutes about the case. Lysimachus' suspected Serafine could be involved. She wasn't in good terms with the group last time they saw her. Her beliefs about Rheya had severely affected her common sense.

"I'll ask around. Try to find out if anyone has seen her lately," Katherine turned her attention back to the screen and noticed Nik wasn't anywhere to be seen.

"Yes, she has had many identities before. She could have easily be living under a new name."

"I gotta go! Ryder!" She reactivated the ear plug and yelled. "Ryder, are you listening?"

There was no answer. She enabled the GPS tracker, noticing he was moving to a suspect location. The catacombs. Grabbing her Sai and other sorts of weapons and artifacts, she was ready to follow the tracks.

It wasn't hard to figure out how to access the secret entrance, however the catacombs seemed like an endless labyrinth. Katherine closed her eyes, focusing on her vampire senses. Though she was new, she had spent a long time training her abilities. Distantly, she started to hear some chanting. She headed in the direction of the voices.

Another secret passage and a sealed door. She plugged a device on it that automatically overrode any locks that could prevent her from advancing, even locks sealed by magic.

"What the fuck?" She muttered as she passed through the door, walking into a cave. Some sort of cult had started a ritual. She hid behind a large rock to observe.

"And tonight, we're one step closer to our reunion," their robbed leader spoke, in front of some sort of altar. Nik was by her side on his knees, his hands were restrained and his mouth gagged. "By the hands of her Daughters, our Goddess, Rheya Apostolous, will rise again."

Hearing that voice with a French accent made Katherine confirm Lysimachus' suspicions. Only one person spent her life so obsessed with the First Vampire's return, and was willing to do anything to please the woman she considered a Goddess. Serafine Dupont.

"May Goddess Phampira accept our sacrifice in blood and turn it into strength for Rheya come back to life," from the altar, she took a dagger pressing it against Nik's throat.

Katherine grabbed a vervain grenade from her belt. After wearing a mask to protect herself from its effects, she removed the pin and threw it in the middle of the group.

"Help! Help!"

"We're under attack. We've been discovered."

The toxic smoke caused a commotion. Vampires started to cough and run away. Except for Serafine. Even weakened and gasping for air, she stood still and loyal to her purpose.

"Get away from him!" Katherine appeared behind her, pressing the Sai's edge on her back.

"Traitors," Serafine gritted her teeth in anger. "You will pay! You all will pay for taking Rheya's life!"

Using her psychic powers, she entered Katherine's mind, forcing her to her knees, but not for too long. Under the effects of vervain, her powers were too limited. The female Nighthunter was only incapacitated for a couple of minutes, time enough for Serafine to escape after her cultists. Before walking away, she made a promise:

"We'll meet again."

After freeing Nik, Katherine examined the cave. Behind the altar, there was a growing tree. Its roots connected exactly to the spot where the sacrifices were offered.

"The tree grows from the blood of both humans and vampires they sacrifice," Nik explained. "It started growing from Rheya's ashes she managed to collect the night she died."

In the altar, a book was lying open. Katherine recognized it as the Book Of Blood, however there was a recent new entry, added six years earlier. Some sort of prophecy written by Rheya herself before her death.

"Oh no," the words she read sent a shiver down her spine.

Amy

The day had finally arrived. In the last couple of years, Amy had been longing for her children to start school but now, she couldn't help feeling emotional. Amaya, Malik and their cousins would be vampires among a mostly mortal school. Though they didn't show any signs of vampirism yet, everyone knew who they were. As much as Kamilah tried to keep their lives private, the entire world knew about the twins since their birth.

"Okay..." she tried to hold her tears as they stopped in front of the school, "let's recap one last time. What are the essential words we learned?"

"Please, excuse me and..." Malik was pensive for a second. "I'm sorry."

"Amaya?"

"My mom can buy this school," the girl laughed.

"Amaya!"

"I'm joking, mom. What Malik said."

"That's correct," Amy sighed in relief. "And if anything happens, don't hesitate to seek for an adult and ask for help."

Malik nodded, while Amaya rolled her eyes. A terrible habit she learned from Kamilah.

"Now come here..." she couldn't hold her tears anymore. Kissing each one of twins' foreheads, she knew it was time to leave them. "Goodbye, and good luck. I love you guys."

"I love you too, mama," the little boy wrapped his arms around Amy's neck, before running to meet his cousins inside the school.

"Stop, I'm embarrassed," Amaya stood with her arms crossed, staring at Amy. Then, she opened a smile and hugged her mother too, whispering softly, "I love you too."

As soon as Amy made sure both of them were secure inside their classrooms, she entered her car and broke into sobs. She'd miss them terribly. Without thinking twice, she drove to Ahmanet Financial to get some comfort from her wife.

"I just realized..." she cried, "they're growing up so fast! Only yesterday they were speaking their first words and now Amaya told me I was embarrassing her in front of her friends."

"It's part of life, Amy," Kamilah continued to be focused on her papers. "Now they'll finally learn some discipline. They'll spend time and energy around other kids too. I'm sure it'll improve their behavior. At least I hope so."

"Maybe we should have another baby."

Kamilah finally set her papers aside and looked at her.

"You're not serious. Are you?"

"Maybe," Amy told. "You could carry the baby this time."

Kamilah got up from her chair, coming behind her and brushing off her hair. While the female vampire kissed her exposed neck, she spoke: "The nanny asked 500,000 dollars to not proceed with the lawsuit. She claims she'll need therapy for life."

"Okay. Maybe I wasn't serious after all."

"I have something that will make you feel better," Kamilah returned to behind her desk, pulling a black envelope from one of the drawers. "Priya invited us for her newest fashion show tonight. She sent dresses too."

"I'd love to go," Amy said. "If we still had a nanny."

"I took care of it, Nikhil is watching them tonight. We deserve a night for ourselves."

"Yay! Parents' Night Out."

After feeding the twins and put them to bed, Amy admired herself in the mirror. The red dress Priya designed exclusively for her was the definition of perfect. Kamilah's blue dress was equally stunning.

"Are you ready?" She asked, taking Amy by the hand.

"Sure."

Outside the building, there was a limo waiting for them.

"Whoa, you've put all your efforts into making this night fun."

"I don't know about 'fun', but at least it'll be enjoyable."

Amy playfully nudged her before serving them both a glass of champagne. Then, she approached Kamilah on the seat, placing a hand on her inner tight.

"So," she grinned, "do you know how we could take advantage of all this space?"

"I have a few ideas in mind," Kamilah gazed deeply into her eyes, making her stomach flip in anticipation. "But-"

The girl didn't let her finish, leaning forward she pressed her lips against her wife's. Her hands traveling higher as her tongue moved sensually against her wife's.

The door being opened interrupted them, Amy quickly pulled away.

"I-I'm sorry," Lysimachus spoke as he entered the limo. "If you want I... I can use my car."

"No," the girl felt her cheeks burning, "it's okay."

Kamilah didn't say a thing, she sipped her champagne in silence.

Priya's club had gone under some major modifications. Since she spent too long away from New York, and as a manner to repair some damage caused by one of her clan members, she accepted Liv Denara as her associate. She could use part of the club for her shows too.

A table had been fully reserved for the group in a privileged spot. Adrian, his fiance, and also Jax, were already there. Before the show started Kamilah, Amy and Lysimachus were invited to the backstage.

"What does she..." Amy opened the curtains to find out Priya on a couch, squeezed between a male actor and a female model, both of them naked and caressing her body. "Oh god."

"And I thought she was maturing," Kamilah lamented.

"You're finally here!" Priya dismissed her guests and opened up a grin, indicating them to approach. As they did, she cocked her head to the side. "Where are them?"

"Katherine apologized," Lysimachus told. "She's finishing a job in Paris and she couldn't come."

"Oh, whatever. I can invite her for a drink later. I mean, where are the baby vamps?"

"Why do you think I'd allow my children anywhere near this club?" Kamilah asked. "It's obvious we didn't bring them."

"Ava threw sort of a tantrum when I told her she couldn't come," Lysimachus was a little more fond of the idea of having the fashion designer around his children. "Actually, she made me promise you'll attend her birthday party tomorrow."

"Of course! How could I miss my goddaughter's birthday?!"

"Goddaughter?!" Kamilah yelled at her brother. "Are you serious?"

"Come on, sister. You're the boys' godmother, between Priya and Ivy, Katherine thought..."

The female vampire rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"It doesn't matter!" Priya interrupted the argument. "I wanted them to present my new line to the world 'Lacroix For Children'."

At first the three vampires only exchanged looks, wondering if that was a joke or even appropriate. But once the show started, they were surprised when Lula and a vampire boy entered the catwalk wearing Priya's designs.

"Whoa," Amy exclaimed, snapping some pictures with her cell phone. "Those are actually cute. Amaya is going to love that dress."

"Right?" Lysimachus laughed. "Could you guys imagine someday Priya would be trending for something that isn't scandalous or bad?"

"This world has really changed," Kamilah shook her head in denial, taking a sip of her drink.

The crowd clapped when the display of the children's line ended, giving place for the adult collection. As soon as the female models started to walk the runway, Lester invaded the show and started dancing among them.

"No!" Priya let out a terrified scream. "Get out! You're ruining my show. I hate you!"

The security team attempted to grab him, but he successfully evaded them, running to the backstage. The fashion designer following right behind.

"I'll kill you!"

"Or not," Amy smiled at her wife. "I don't think much has changed at all."

Kamilah

"I have an important phone call to answer."

That was Kamilah's excuse to spend some alone time in her office. It was her niece's birthday and since Lysimachus' new home was still a mess, she agreed to throw the birthday party on her penthouse. She quickly regretted this decision, considering she had five vampire children running around the place and a lot of people to greet and speak to.

"Cheers," she clicked her glass with Ava's. While she drank some bourbon, the girl sipped on her soda.

Ava had entered her home office somehow. Kamilah was sure she had locked the door, but her niece still found a way in. But she didn't disturb her peace or anything, she only walked around the place, hypnotized by the beauty of her artifacts and the shelves filled by books in many languages.

"Aunt Kamilah," she spoke, watching as Kamilah pretend to work on her laptop, "when I grow up I want to be you."

"Oh," the female vampire closed the laptop. "I don't think I'm a role model to be followed, Ava."

"Why not? You're rich and beautiful and... powerful."

She let out a small laugh, taking the girl in her arms. She was only a couple of inches shorter than Amaya, what meant that would no longer be possible soon. Those kids were growing up too quick. Amy was right about that.

"And intelligent," Ava added, her hands touching the books from the higher shelves.

"I thought you wanted to be a Nighthunter, like your mom."

"I can be both! She's also..."

"Rich, beautiful, intelligent and powerful. And you're a miniature of her," Kamilah playfully pinched the girl's nose, raising a giggle.

"There you are," Katherine appeared by the door. Ava quickly jumped out of Kamilah's arms to meet her.

"Mama!"

"Were you disturbing your aunt's work?"

"She wasn't," Kamilah interrupted. "I was just... taking a break from the party. You know?"

"I do," Katherine walked to her desk, serving herself some of the bourbon. "Relax, I often need these breaks too. People are exhaustive."

"Uncle Jax gave me a katana," Ava told, interrupting both of the women. "I'll get it to show you."

"I'll be there in a moment, sweetie. Now I need to discuss some boring adult stuff with Aunt Kamilah, okay?"

"Okay."

The girl left the office, joining her brothers and cousins.

"I'm sorry," Katherine said. "She's quite of a handful."

"And so is Amaya," Kamilah joined her on the couch. "I'm kinda used at this point."

"It's about them I'd like to talk about."

"What have they broke this time? I hope it's not too valuable."

Amy entered the room. Katherine wanted her to be part of the conversation too. She pulled an old tome from her purse. Kamilah recognized it instantly. The Book Of Blood.

"What's going on?" Amy asked. "I was a little worried when you wanted to see me in private. Now with this book..."

"I... It's about the case Nik and I were working together in France," the Nighthunter started to tell. "Serafine Dupont started a cult. She gathered Rheya's ashes and from the ashes, a new tree is growing, hidden inside their cave."

"Oh no. Is Rheya..."

"I don't know, Amy. They were offering blood sacrifices to feed the tree. But it's possible."

The girl clenched her fists and her eyes filled with tears. Kamilah placed a hand on her tight, trying to calm her down.

"This isn't the worst part. Before she died, six years ago, Rheya wrote one last entry to the book..." Katherine started reading. "A new generation will come. They're not created from blood, but from the sap of the tree itself. They'll become Goddess Phampira's new gift to our race. Among them, a chosen one. The one who will unlock the key, trespassing the barriers between life and death. From this day, the skies shall turn red, the earth shall be torn asunder, and The First shall walk again."

"It's Amaya," Amy said between sobs, "I knew it. When the dreams started and Rheya's presence in them... she's the chosen one."

"I'm not sure," Katherine added. "When Lysimachus was stabbed, Demetrius became part of him. And then we did that ritual on the lake house. Rheya's essence isn't there, I just checked."

"What are you suggesting?" Kamilah still couldn't connect the dots.

"Rheya told me I had potential back in the museum. Not to be a host, but... to carry her essence and pass to a new viable target. It's Ava. This is why her pregnancy was so so different from the boys', starting by her conception."

The female vampire walked to the window in silence. She could sense a new storm would be coming someday. She sighed.

"We won't know. At least not until they've fully transformed. Until there, we need to keep an eye on both."

Amaya

Distancing themselves from the party, and especially from the annoying boys, the girls giggled as they locked the bedroom's door.

"Let me in," Malik begged outside. "It's my bedroom too!"

"It's a girls only area," Amaya shouted. "Go away or... face the consequences."

"What are you two doing in there? I'm going to tell our moms."

"Witchcraft," Ava answered, laughing at her own response. She lowered her voice to speak to her cousin, Amaya. "Sort of."

They both laughed again. As they noticed Malik had walked away, they were safe to start.

"You first," Ava said. "Show me what you learned."

"Okay..." Amaya focused on a coin she placed between them on the bed.

It started one afternoon while she was playing with her brother. They accidentally bumped into on of the displays around the penthouse. A vase from Ancient Egypt was about to crash in a million pieces on the floor. Kamilah would yell this time. The twins didn't know when their oldest mom was scarier, when she yelled or when she'd just stare at them in silence. Amaya just wished she could prevent it from falling. She shut her eyes close, ready for the loud noise it would make, and the following reactions. But it never happened. When the girl opened her eyes again, the vase was floating in the air. Then, she was able to grab it and find a way to safely return it to the display.

She opened her eyes again and the coin was also floating in the air for a few seconds, before falling back to the bed.

"Whoa!" Ava exclaimed.

"I've been training for a few days now, but it's still hard to keep them in the air. Your turn now."

"Give me your hand," the younger girl asked. Amaya followed her order. "Close your eyes and I'll connect our minds."

"Okay," Amaya told. "I can feel it. I can see your house in New Orleans and... the monster you killed in the woods."

"Great, it worked. Now, why don't you show me your grandma Rheya?"

The End.

Thank you for sticking with me during these two years. I hope you enjoyed this series' finale!