Author's Note - If any of your read the first one, you will see that that I have introduced a certain sage into this. In the first one, he was barely mentioned, but his arrogance was legendary. In this one, it takes center stage. Enjoy

Life of a Dancer 2 - Chapter Four

Later that evening, the pair arrived in Juno. As they entered the city, a sage ran towards them with robes in hand.

"Grandmamma, we told you to make sure you wore a cloak. The church is always watching." he said as he raced to cover Axia in a full-length robe. "Who is this Grandmamma?" pointing at Kiniro

"An unwelcome visitor. Run along ahead and get my room prepared. Lachlan is coming home." Axia said as she adjusted the robes.

"Grandma?" Kiniro said as he followed Axia to a very stately manor high atop the mountain range in Juno "Where are we?" he asked as they entered the great hall. Axia then handed her cloak to the butler.

"We are in my home. Or rather Aldo's home. This is his family's stately manor." she said as five small children suddenly attacked her

"Nana!" one of the boys yelled

"Chanson! Your grandfather said you hurt yourself." Axia said as she leaned down and hugged the child.

"I'm alright Nana...Granddaddy made me all better" Chanson said rubbing his eyes.

"Well he worried about you. Chanson, I wanted to tell you, Granddaddy had to revert. He was very tired, but he loves you, and asked you to be his caretaker. Will you accept this honour?" Axia said as she removed Lachlan from her hand to show the young boy.

"Is that grandpa?" he wondered

"Yes, it is. He really wanted you personally as his caretaker. You don't have to decide tonight, but Lachlan is going to his resting place tomorrow morning. As your grandfather after Lachlan told you, if chosen, you would be changed for all time. I know you are such a small little man, but you can do it. And it will give you more time with Nana..." Axia said trying to keep the tears from her eyes.

"Does this mean I will be immortal too?" he said in wonderment

"No child, but you will have longer life because of it. Now run along so I can speak with your Uncle." Axia said

"I wondered when you would arrive, little gypsy" the man said

"Shut up Lex. I've asked you not to call me that. Aldo once asked you to knock off the "oh wise one" crap and so am I" Axia said turning to her brother in law.

"So when did Lachlan revert." Lexkai asked

"Last night." Axia said wearily

"Had to have been when you broke your wedding vows and slept with this guy. Aldo would have killed both of you." Lex said

"You two may have been twins, but you are NOTHING like Aldo. Aldo has been dead for 100 years, so lay off of it." Axia said as she took to the stairs and ran up them leaving Kiniro confused and looking into the mirror image of Aldo.

"So, you two were twins huh." Kiniro said finally

"Yes we were. Axia and I have not exactly gotten along over the years. Especially after Aldo's death. As Lachlan's chosen I have not aged, and will not until Chanson agrees to the new job. Then I can age." Lex said leading Kiniro upstairs to a room for him to use

"So you are what my competition looks like huh." Kiniro said smiling. "So which one is her room?" he said still smiling

"You sure about that? Aldo was outwardly very easy going, but when it came to that particular gypsy, he ruled her with an iron fist. Only way to handle a mercurial woman like that. Does she still blow up on you?" Lex said standing outside of Axia and Aldo's section of the mansion.

"Of course. A woman like that has to have some way to blow off the fiery temper of hers. So is her room through there?" Kiniro asked opening the doors.

"Your funeral..." Lex said as he turned heel and went in search of Chanson.