A young boy watched from across the street, at the figures inside the Fenton Works who laughed and talked endlessly. He sighed, and looked around at his surroundings. He glared, annoyed, he despised humans. They didn't care for anything. They are slowly killing themselves, how foolish, by all the technology they create. He looked back to the room, to see the group still having fun. He didn't know why his master had such interest in this Semele. Maybe because, Semele was rebellious which was what attracted his master in the first place. This Semele was different, since his master could get everything he wanted, he was obsessed with Semele. The boy sighed. When a voice spoke to him from the shadows, surprising the boy.
"Hello, Arik...it's been a long time hasn't it?" the voice inquired, the owner of the voice stepping out of the shadows. The boy, Arik looked over and glared at the figure. "What are you doing here, Phoenix?" Arik demanded, watching him warily. The older boy just smiled. "My Mistress told me to collect Semele, She heard the rumor of Semele running away and told me to bring him to her." the boy, Phoenix stated. Arik just growled, "Semele is still one of Master's pets!"
Phoenix shook his head, "No...not anymore, don't you remember our laws...once a vampire's fledgling runs away, the fledgling is free to whoever gets them first." he replied. "And my Mistress will get him before your Master reclaims him." Phoenix added, as he disappears back into the shadows. Arik frowned, he would certainly have to act fast to get to Semele before the boy gets him first. He didn't want to think what would his Master would do to him if he failed.
Semele chuckled as he watched Danny and Sam sitting beside each other blushing, both of their minds blank. He and Misoka exchanged looks of amusement. The two teens were still young, and despite Semele and Misoka who looked like young they weren't. Semele who looked 17 years old was actually 94 years old and Misoka who appeared 18 years old was actually 217 years old.
Misoka then turned to glance at Tucker who gazed back at her. She moved over beside him to lean her head on his shoulder. While Tucker wrapped a arm around her waist, bringing her closer to him. Misoka closed her eyes relaxing in Tucker's embrace. She slowly hummed a lullaby from her lips that soon reached Tucker's ears. Misoka remembered that her mother had sung it to her when she was little, to put her asleep. Then suddenly she heard gasps, she reopened her eyes quickly to see a older teenage boy standing in the middle of the circle they made. He looked down at Semele who looked up in shock. "Phoenix!" Semele gasped. The older boy smirked smugly. "Oh, you remember me...I didn't think you would...I'm flattered. However Phoenix is only a nickname. I'll tell you my real name in due time...but now, you must come with me. My Mistress awaits our return." the boy stated. "...Phoenix?" Misoka whispered to herself, she swore the nickname was familiar. When it came to her suddenly out of nowhere. "Helios!" she exclaimed. The older boy faced her, slowly. "Interesting, and what is such a lovely goddess like yourself doing here, Ixchel?" the boy inquired in his smooth voice. Misoka sighed, "You haven't changed, Helios...I'm here with Semele. What is your purpose here?" Misoka inquired, standing up. The boy smiled, "You haven't changed either, Ixchel...still straight forward as always...I'm here on My Mistress's wishes. She wants me to bring Semele back to her." Helios replied casually.
Semele blinked, "You mean Antoinette?" Semele asked. Semele watched Helios nod. "...But what if I don't want to go, what if I want to stay here?" Semele inquired, as Helios faced him again. "Then one of Pierce's minions will come retrieve you. Do you want that Semele?" Helios replied. Semele shook his head. "Well...if you come with me...maybe you can bargain with her to still be under her protection and be here with your friends." Helios continued. Semele thought momentarily before nodding in agreement. Misoka also nodded, in respect to Semele's decision. "Be safe Semele, and please promise me, you will come back..." Misoka said calmly. "I promise Soka...I'll be back soon." Semele smiled as he turned to follow Helios and disappear into the night.