Chapter 7 is now up, hope you enjoy! Thank you to all who reviewed:

Thanks Xana nightwish, I'll do what I can about your suggestions, they seem like a good idea. Keep reading and I'm glad you like the detail. Probably coz I actually do some Taekwondo and stuff. ;-)

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Dahlia looked on, her face impassive as she awaited the words of her masters. She knew they were about to tell her she had to discontinue her training because of her recent inability to progress. It was inevitable once you knew about your blood, she told herself, but these words gave her no comfort.

Master Nagini cleared his throat and began,

'We have called you to this meeting to discuss your future. You realise that continuing in this way is a violation of nature and time-honoured law. You as a person can never reach the full potential of a druid and proceeding in this manner is unwise.'

Dahlia inwardly winced at her beloved master's tone,

He sounds so cold, perhaps he sees me as unfit. I will not- her thought was cut off by Master Takeno's next words,

'We have decided for you to focus on your main skill of the ninja arts. It is better this way and you can reach your full potential.'

Before Dahlia could reply, Sensei Vadim interrupted, 'A new candidate has already been chosen to follow Takeno and myself as we teach our lore and ancestry. Our secrets must not die with you. You are an able and capable student, undeserving of this treatment but your father has made you chosen destiny impossible.'

Master Kamakii continued, 'You are not to blame for your inheritance but it cannot be otherwise, you are physically unfit to study druid ways any longer.'

Dahlia still remained silent, she felt them probing her mind and so put a shield of steel around her thoughts as she spoke with control and reverence,

'I understand your purpose and reasons for such a decision, you think to protect me from my own limitation and how because of my un-dead blood I may not find peace with my chosen path. But I believe I have found a way to overcome my weakness.'

Dahlia could not see emotion on the elders' faces but she could sense their surprise, and possibly admiration and she continued,

' If I could adapt to my new situation I shall find a way around this obstacle, I would not like to waste all my years of training and devotion to the lore.' She looked at them for a response for a few minutes until finally Sensei Yuri answered softly, 'and how, pray tell, would you avoid your 'obstacle' as you call it. This is no physical obstruction, your vampire blood is part of you, and we had believed that it would not pose a problem in the beginning as you were so apt at the art; but we have come to believe that continuing to defy natural law would be perilous for you.'

Dahlia replied easily, 'I have tried some simple tasks using my vampire blood within me rather than my force with natural materials, I have been able to transform parts of myself in minor areas, the lengthening of fingernails and converging of features. I believe that I can use this addition to my blood as strength rather than a weakness and I wish to therefore continue with my studies and teachings.'

'I believe this may be dangerous for you Dahlia, it is always dangerous to fool around with nature and this leads to problems which you may not understand.' Master Nagini warned.

But Dahlia was adamant and partly out of hope and affection the elders decided to test her theory. She was to carry on with her normal lessons with Master Takeno but she must still attend school to broaden her mind and learn. Out of curiosity Dahlia asked,

'What about the new candidate you were to teach?'

'He will still be learning because he seems to be capable and willing, I have seen his mind and he will be a fast learner. Perhaps he should be taught with you and the other students of mine,' suggested Master Takeno.

Dahlia refrain from asking who he was, but nodded respectfully. 'May I be excused now?'

'Yes you may little druid. I wish you well in this endeavour but do not push yourself too hard, or it will come to nothing.'

Master Nagini dismissed her and Dahlia made her way up to her room, feeling more hopeful than before.

I wanted to write more but I got caught up with Maths C-Work so there's less than I promised. I assure you more will be coming. I've got a plot but I'm slightly unsure what to do next before things start to happen. I'll have to think about I a little more. Thank you again for all the reviews, and please keep reading; I haven't given up yet!

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