OOC: Annnnddd it's back! EBA is finally back in business! Whoot! I'm sorry this took so long to happen- my computer chucked a fit a while back and deleted all my files sniff EBA happened to be one of those. Thankfully it was still on the internet, so I hunted it down and now I am continuing.

Disclaimer: I don't own YnM, Tsuzuki, Hisoka, Tatsumi or anything other relating to YnM, so dun sue me because I'm flat broke (you'll be getting pocket lint for your troubles, seriously). I do, however, own Blake, Cheriels, Jie, Blake's rellies (Laz, Yoru, Shan, Kayes and Darian) and "Myth". So dun go stealing them!

Earth Bound Angels

Chapter 4- Ducklings

Tsuzuki blinked, "Another…Cheriel?"

Blake grinned and nodded happily, "Yep. Me and Jie go way back- don't we?" The rainbow haired boy nodded his agreement, muttering "'way back' is an understatement" before turning to peer curiously at Tsuzuki.

"I'm gonna take a very wild stab in the dark here and say that you're one of those guys that chica here was ranting about some time ago. She was very testy for a time about being taken away from her sector. Though Creedence said it would be good for her to get out more."

Tsuzuki blinked at him again, but nodded to his question, "Yes…I'm Tsuzuki Asato" (OOC: I keep switching between Tsuzuki Asato and Asato Tsuzuki . ;; Same with Blake)

Jie grinned and inclined his head in greeting. "It's nice to meet you. It's nice to meet anyone that gets on chica's nerves before she even meets them- no offence, it's just vastly amusing."

"Ah…I understand, I think" Tsuzuki said with a smile, which Jie answered with one of his own.

Throughout this small conversation, Blake had been removing her presence from the cupboard and taming her clothes and hair out of their state of disarray. Now, she cleared her throat, breaking into the two's little meet and greet.

"Uh…Jie. I've gotta question for you…" she began. Jie looked up inquiringly and nodded. "Not to sound harsh, or rude or anything, but…why the hell are you here anyway?"

Jie blinked and then grinned broadly, "Ah- I almost forgot what I was here to do. Thankyou for reminding me, Blake. Darkshan wants you to come home…or, more so, she's ordered that I bring you back- even if I have to knock you over the head and tie you up." He shrugged, "Scary person's orders."

Blake's eyes immediately narrowed to slits behind her visor. "And why the hell does she want me back?"

Jie grinned at this. "'Parrently your little ducklings are sending her mad- 'specially Zephyr."

The smile that broke across Blake's face was brilliant and quite mischievous in nature, "Ah, I understand now." She turned to Tsuzuki with an apologetic smile, "Sorry Tsuzuki, but I think I'm gonna have to totter off now. My aunt is apparently having a bit of trouble with my little apprentices- or as some people call them my "ducklings". They get lonely and into a lot of trouble when left alone for too long. I've left my relatives to baby-sit whilst I came to help you out but…" she shrugged, "I guess they can't handle them."

"But!" Tsuzuki began, realising that she was leaving- as in going away and not continuing to work on this assignment.

She smiled apologetically, "Don't worry, Tsuzuki. I'll still help you guys- I'll just do so over the phone, or through email. Plus, I've got a heap of demon reference books sitting at home and some of the best demonologists in the world living with me. I'll ring you guys if I find anything." She patted him on the arm comfortingly before swinging delightedly back to Jie, "And to think that Kayshel has a daughter like me and yet she still can't keep Darkshan from wanting to dismember my duckies."

Jie frowned, "She's been trying, but they are rather zealous in their perusal of annoying Shan. And Yoru's scared of Shan, so you can't blame him. He'd much rather deal with Kayes's little ball of energy any day." Blake laughed at that and shook her head.

"To think that my mother- the eldest sister and her only brother can't keep a hold on their sister who is younger than Kayes and only slightly older than Yoru. At least they've stopped Shan from ripping Zephyr and the others apart." She looked rather thoughtful at this as she paced over to take a hold of Jie's arm. "I guess I'll go save 'em. Lead of McDuff. See ya later, Tsuzuki!"

Tsuzuki blinked at the girl, who was still grinning her mirth. Blake turned momentarily back to him. "Expect to be annoyed via phone line, and apologise to Hisoka and Tatsumi for me." She then looked pointedly at Jie, "Are you doing this, or me?"

Jie make a face but shrugged, "Me, I guess." Blake nodded, turned, and waved at Tsuzuki as the most remarkable thing happened. Jie's two large celestial-like wings- one ebon-black, the other snow-white- spread out from his shoulders and he wrapped them deftly around himself and Blake, who he pulled into the circle of his arms. There was a rush of air and the dirt kicked up in a mini-whirlwind and feathers of monochromatic colours whipped around Tsuzuki's face as there was a loud and very audible "pop" as Blake and Jie disappeared into thin air, leaving behind only feathers from Jie's wings and precious little else. A single note of crisp white paper floated down and settled on the ground in front of Tsuzuki. With a curious frown, he bent and picked it up, flicking it open to read,

"My grandfather's shop kicks ass. He's got the widest range of demonology books I've ever laid eyes upon- unfortunately he won't let me have the books I want for free, but if you mention me, he should give you a big discount. Also, ask for my aunt, Lazarus. She's the youngest of my aunts and uncle but she's probably got the most influence over any Darking or Cheriel I've ever seen- including Darkshan. If you can track her down- that's Lazarus Celyste Athelios- she'll be a great help to you. Never seen anybody that the Wyc and Banes were more terrified of. If Darian (my grandfather) if being an ass about anything (for example, being an ass about the location of Lazarus), ask the shop assistant there to point you in the direction of one Noah Elst- he always seems to know where Laz is. The shop assistant's name is Abigail Elst- if you didn't notice; she's got the same last name as Noah (she's his older sister). Also, look for a book entitled "Lendevian Creatures of Myth and Legend- explaining gods, celestials, the Wyc and Banes" by Mary Thelio. It's the best and should help you heaps. Darian's got a few copies stashed away in his store (last time I looked) so ask him about it. And ask Abigail while you're there how Rikki is doing. Thanks, Tsuzuki!

Blakeaneze Jeral

(PS. Is Abby has disappeared- for whatever reason- have a look around the shop. If Darian is being a meanie and Abby isn't there, one of my aunts or uncle is sure to drop by eventually. That's Yoru (my uncle) or Darkshan (my aunt). My mum, Kayshel, may also be lurking around the store somewhere. Or Lazarus herself- you never know your luck in a big city. Darian's shop is "Myth"- it's in the central plaza- hard to miss, you can smell the incense from a mile off.)

Tsuzuki sighed and smiled slightly, trust Blake to send us on a wild chase after her elusive relatives. But, Blake did seem to know what she was talking about when it came to monsters. Tsuzuki figured that it seemed best to trust her. So, with a grin, Tsuzuki turned and trotted off, intent on finding Hisoka, explaining the current situation and then dragging him off in the direction of "Myth". Today was going to be a very interesting day.

OOC: And thus endeth chapter 4! Chappy 5- "Myth" should be following shortly (hopefully). Please R&R!