AN: Ok guys here's part 9. It's kind of short, but I'll make up for it next time.

Caine cleaned up his herbs, and left Peter's apartment, walking back to his own. The ancient was watering Caine's plants when he arrived.

"You are troubled Kwai Chang Caine," Lo Si, said without turning around.

"Yes, master. I am confused as to why Rain would kill himself, and leave behind his daughter."

Lo Si turned to look at Caine. "Perhaps he did not kill himself. Maybe it was only meant to look that way."

"You mean a set up?"

Lo Si nodded. "It is possible is it not?"

"Yes, but I do not know why."

"Why is the girls step father so persistent in catching her?"

"I do not know," Caine shrugged.

"Perhaps you should meditate on this Kwai Chang Caine."

Caine bowed. "Thank you master."

Caine left the room and went into his meditation room. He lit the candles and settled into the circle. He closed his eyes and fog began to dance around him, washing away all reminants of his apartment.

A voice that was very familiar said, "Caine, I seek your help again, old friend."

It had been a long time since Caine had heard the voice, but he knew it nonetheless. The fog began to clear. He was standing in a black void with a tall man with jet-black hair and matching eyes wearing an all black suit standing before him.

"I will always help you, Rain."

Rain smiled. "I knew you would. It's about my daughter, Aurora."

"Ahh yes, she is staying with my son, Peter."

"I know, and for that I am grateful. My ex- wife, Sheila and her husband Tom were not very fond of my daughter. I knew what Tom was up to as soon as they married. There was a.vibe coming off of him."

"I do not understand my friend."

"Tom is by blood, half witch hunter, half Sorcerer. He kills the witches and steals their powers. As he did to me."

"Tom killed you?"

"You did not really think I would commit suicide and leave Aurora to them?"

Caine shook his head. "Of course not. I simply did not know who had killed you."

"The bastard drugged me and killed me. His local connections kept the police from making a full investigation. They assumed that I had killed myself, and then that bitch took our daughter right to him."

"Why is it that Sheila does not like Aurora?"

"Sheila was always jealous of Aurora and her powers. She knew the day our daughter was born she was destined for something great. Sheila wanted Aurora's powers, and Tom promised that to her."

"If all Tom wants is Aurora's power why does he continue to torture her?"

"After our encounter with Cinder I had bound her powers. I didn't want her playing with them as a child and someone come after her. I was waiting until her eighteenth birthday, at which time I would explain everything and help her control them. Now she's only sixteen and fighting them, but they are still growing. Tom is waiting for her powers to reach their potential at which point he will kill Aurora and Sheila."

"I will protect Aurora, but they will take her from me once this is over."

Rain smiled. "That is where you are wrong old friend."

Caine raised an eyebrow.

"When this is over, have them pull my last will and testament. There will be a few surprises awaiting you," he became serious again. "The most important thing now though is that you keep Aurora safe. She is destined to do great things, Caine. Do not let her life be stolen as mine was."

"I will do all that I can to keep her safe."

"Thank you, Caine. I trust you in death as I did in life. Keep my daughter safe. Tell her that I love her very much and I will always be watching over her."

Caine bowed slightly. "As you wish, old friend."

The fog began to float around them again, destroying Caine's view of Rain. He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again he was back in his apartment. He blew out the candles and went into the kitchen. Lo Si was sitting at the table drinking tea.

"Have you found your answers, Kwai Chang Caine?"

"I believe I have master."

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Ok so it's kind of short. The next chapter will be longer, I promise. As always, reviews are welcome.