Hello everybody.

I hope they are well and that everything goes well. I'm very sorry it took so long to write, but I'm back. I wanted to publish this chapter a couple of weeks ago, but due to my delay, I decided to make it longer to compensate. I know I have my other abandoned fanfic (Electricity, light, fire and sorceress), but I have already started to write again and I hope that by the end of this month or the beginning of the next one I can publish it. From now on I will try to publish a chapter every month, I don't know which of my stories.

Kisses to everyone

Mezt took care of Lok again while I got ready for the picnic and put things away in the car. Once everyone and everything was ready, we sat Lok in his chair with his dragon and drove to a nearby forest where there was a picnic area. When we arrived I was surprised to see that the parking lot was quite full so the place would probably be crowded with people, my only consolation was knowing that we would not stay with all those people who, for me, were potentially dangerous as they could be dangerous for Lok . We were going to a secluded area that Mezt and I knew and knew would be empty.

After going around the parking lot several times, we managed to park. Mezt went to get the things out of the trunk while I unzipped Lok and scooped him up. Lok kept asking me to put it down, but for him to keep dreaming, he wasn't going to put it down until we were at our picnic area. Needless to say, he did not like that he ignored his request, he got angry and began to protest and complain like a baby does, in short, he had a little tantrum. Mezt decided that he didn't want to know anything, and he was walking through the parking lot at a safe distance from us. In the end, at Mezt's request, I left Lok on the ground when we walked a bit down the path that would take us to our destination, a small space hidden between trees perfect for picnics and games.

When we arrived Mezt went to play with Lok, or rather, to follow Lok wherever he went to explore, while I took care of setting up the picnic and preparing everything so that we could have lunch. When everything was ready I called them to come, I sat on the blanket with my legs crossed, Mezt imitated me by sitting next to me, Lok walked through the blanket looking for a place he liked, at the end he approached me and sat on my lap hugging his dragon.

-Are you not angry with me anymore?

-Please, Dante, I think Lok has never been mad at you for more than five minutes.

-You're right. Lok is not angry. Since I have known him I have only seen him angry twice, before facing the Professed and on our journey to Atlantis.

-And what happened in Atlantis?

-Rassimov ended up flying and hitting a wall.

Mezt and I started to eat some sandwiches, while Lok settled for the spoonfuls I gave him of carrot puree, and second, pieces of tortilla, from time to time he would try to get something of what Mezt and I ate, but obviously not I left him, the only thing he got was a cookie that I gave him for dessert, it goes without saying that he loved it and he was very happy. Surprisingly, after eating, Lok didn't take his usual nap, he preferred to go exploring again while Mezt followed him around. Mezt had a huge smile on his face as he played with Lok to catch him, and Lok showed his happiness by laughing and screaming.

For reasons that I do not know and that I did not try to find out, Lok got a small collection of stones, he was very excited while he showed them to me. Mezt sat down quite exhausted, we both watched as Lok played with the stones and the dragon while we talked about our things, Mezt once again insisted on the idea of going back to Venice, I couldn't think of any more excuses and in the end I had to confess my true reason not to return, shame.

-Mezt, I left them. The team was falling apart, and I abandoned them. I can't go back now. What would you say to them? "Hi guys, I'm sorry I left you, by the way, Lok was alive." It does not seem right.

-And is it better to go back inside who knows how long and tell them that you have hidden from them that Lok was alive?

- So little is an option.

Mezt did not say anything to me again, he approached Lok and picked him up to play with him. They were both very happy, it was an image that I hope I will never forget.

-You know, if Ethan had told me about Lok, you and he would have practically been family.

-I'm sure if he had told you, you and Ethan would have gone on a mission and you would have left me babysitting.

-You are probably right, but surely you would have enjoyed it. Besides, you would always be good friends.

Mezt gave Lok his dragon and gave it to me to keep from cradling on my lap when he started yawning and rubbing his eyes sleepily. Once on my lap and with my jacket on, it didn't take long for me to fall asleep. I couldn't help but smile as he tangled my fingers in his hair. When I looked up I felt that he was dying of shame, Mezt was looking at me with a smile between affectionate and funny.

-What?

-Nothing- Mezt looked away amused- You know Dante, I want grandchildren- I didn't answer- Have you and Zhalia talked about it?

-What?! No! We've only been going out for almost a year. Also, Zhalia doesn't like children.

-I said I want grandchildren, it doesn't have to be now, she also gets along with Lok, Sophie and Den. And if I remember correctly, she take care of Harrison when she was infiltrated in the Blood Spiral.

-First, they are adolescents, not children, and second, she could not stand them at first, she has ended up tolerating them.

-Dante, from my experience, both with you and with Foundation agents, adolescents are taller children, and there are even adults who are still children, for example, you and Montehue, you behave like children when you get together.

I had to admit that I did not find anything to refute that statement, indeed, I only found arguments in favour. I couldn't help but remember Sophie arguing with almost everyone or just a little hysterical for whatever reason, it was a lot like a tantrum, Lok for his part is more of the pleading type and puppy eyes to get what he wanted, and Den was more of the angry guy.

When it started to cool off, I wrapped Lok in a blanket and we started to pack up, rather Mezt picked up most of the things as when I went to drop Lok on the picnic blanket he started to wake up. We were walking down the path back to the car, Mezt carrying most of the things, while I carried Lok and something else. It was already getting dark and the cold was starting to feel more noticeable, I wrapped Lok more warmly and repositioned him so that his head rested on my shoulder.

-You seem to enjoy this- I looked at Mezt without understanding- Taking care of a baby.

-Please don't bring it up again.

-Voucher. By the way when we arrive you can leave me a computer. I have some work to do.

-Have you brought work to your vacation?

-Yes, due to some events, the Foundation has had a lot of work.

-I'm sorry about that…

-Don't apologize, now it seems that things are going better.

Once in the car, place Lok in his seat carefully so as not to wake him up. I sat in the passenger seat and let the heat of the car warm me, Mezt sat next to me shortly after me, I felt a little bad for letting him put all the things in the trunk, but hey, he wanted to make the picnic and besides, Lok is my responsibility.

Finally at home, I took care of Lok again, he was still sound asleep, so I put him on the couch and went to help Mezt put things away. Then I gave him a laptop and Mezt locked himself in my office to work and asked me not to disturb him. I went back to the living room, took off my raincoat, picked up Lok and lay down with him on top for a nap too.

I woke up with a couple of hands pulling my beard and nose, I opened my eyes with a smile, Lok had sat on my chest and was having a great time touching my face with what were hands full of dirt. I picked up Lok making the plane, earning a lot of laughs and several requests to repeat myself, I got up and went to Lok's room to get his pyjamas and a clean diaper, I left them on the bed and went to give Lok a bath and clean my face. As Lok was always a great lover of bath time and splashing, he gently made sure to remove all traces of dirt from his hands, including the dirt that was hidden under his fingernails. I had to wipe dirt off his face, neck, and belly, although I had no idea how he got there.

I finished cleaning Lok and I wrapped him in the towel, we went back to his room and I put his clean diaper and pyjamas on him, as it was already afternoon and I had no reason to go out again, I did not think a bad idea that he passed the rest of the day in comfortable and warm pyjamas. I took Lok and settled him on my hip, we went back to the living room and spread a blanket on the floor to play on a hot surface, I left Lok sitting on it while I went to take out the wooden cubes to play at the constructions, and destroy them, which was Lok's favourite part.

We were playing for a long time until Lok wanted to play with the car, Lok was hypnotized by the wheels of the car while turning one with his hand, when it stopped turning he laughed and repeated the process, seeing that we were not moving forward, we moved to the sofa leaving Lok by my side, I turned on the TV to watch the news while LoK was very entertained spinning the wheel. From time to time Lok would give me the car so that I would be the one to turn the wheels and then he would ask me again. I had not seen the news or any content that was not cartoons for a long time, it was strange to see real people, speaking normally, with sentences of more than three words and giving rational and meaningful information.

Mezt touched my shoulder to get my attention, I turned a little to look at him, he had a smile from ear to ear, and even though he seemed quite happy, I had a bad feeling.

-How's work?

-Well, I am done. How about you?, I see that you have found time for yourself. -He changed the subject too quickly, I don't like it.

-Yes… he's very entertaining spinning the wheel. You know, if you need help with anything I can help you once he's asleep.

-It's not necessary, you are playing the fat ... -Fulmine Mezt with my eyes, I didn't like where he was going- babysitting. How long is it tomorrow? -I couldn't help looking at Mezt suspiciously. He was up to something.

-Cloudy, with a high probability of rain.

-Well…

-What have you done Mezt? - Mezt opened his mouth to protest, but I cut him off right away- We've known each other for some time, I know when you're up to something.

-Tomorrow at six we have to be at the airport, we return to Venice.

-No. No, no, no, no, a outright no.

-Okay- Mezt leaned over the back and grabbed Lok-Well Lok and I are going to Venice to tell your friends and your girlfriend what is happening.

Mezt went to the kitchen with Lok in her arms and sat down to dinner. I hadn't realized how long I'd been watching the news, since Mezt finished work, or rather, set me up, and had made dinner and set the table. Although, considering that I had seen the news, sports and weather, he had been a long time, which made me wonder how long Lok had been spinning a wheel.

-I will not go, much less allow you to take Lok.

-It's okay. I see that it is impossible to separate from Lok, or make you change your mind.

HOW ?, HOW ?, How had he ended up on a plane at 7 in the morning? He sometimes she hated Mezt, I still don't know how he did it. He woke me up at four, I was dressed and carrying Lok, also dressed and drinking a bottle with great enthusiasm. And the next thing I know, we were in a taxi, with Lok on my lap and a small suitcase behind, and we were finally here, sitting by the window with Lok asleep sitting on top of me and a mini belt hooked to mine, with Mezt next to me, and enduring the cheers that the hostesses made to Lok, although he was asleep. The poor man had been awakened by Mezt at I don't know what time, and after the bottle he had tried to sleep again, but Mezt did not let him, which ended up causing Lok to end up crying in the taxi and again at the airport. Now that we were on the plane and in the air, he was finally able to go back to sleep.

I ignored Mezt the entire flight, I had nothing to say to him and I didn't want him to talk to me. Worst of all, he did not show any regrets, in fact, he was quite satisfied and proud of what he had done, and also, on a couple of occasions he had had the courage to say "you'll thank me." As I am an adult, I did not bother to answer him and I continued to ignore him, but inside I really wanted to answer him "before I died than thanking you", but as I am a responsible adult I just settle for thinking about it.

I also spent the flight thinking about what I was going to say to the boys, and the possible situation, and the consequences of my actions. None of the possible scenarios that I was imagining I liked, they were all very unpleasant. Luckily, Lok woke up halfway through the journey, he woke up quite disoriented and cried a little, but luckily I was able to calm him down without problems, also this was the only time I spoke with Mezt and it was for him to hand me the bag with the Lok's stuff from the compartment on top of us, so we could give him something to eat so he wouldn't get dizzy. Lok was lucky, he got pieces of apple, I chose that fruit because I know it is his favorite. I extended the tray and placed the container on top and within reach of Lok so that he could freely pick up pieces, on the one hand it was a good idea, since I was only waiting for him to eat one by one, also I had read in the book that it was It was good that the babies ate alone to promote their autonomy and develop their brain, it goes without saying that it was quite a funny and entertaining show, Lok examined each piece with enthusiasm and laughed before putting it in his mouth, there were times when, for reasons that only he knew, the piece of apple was not to his liking, he wrinkled his nose and frowned, and then he offered it to me or Mezt.

On the other hand, the fact that he ate only made his hands sticky and full of drool, so it made all the things and surfaces he touched dirty and sticky, including apple pieces he didn't like and most of my clothes.

After I finished with the apple I took out one of the children's books he had brought and read it to him, allowing him to see all the pictures. Sometimes Lok would repeat some of the words he said or point to something in the images and say what it was or what he believed it to be. I found out that Lok called the colors red, orange, and pink "red," and he preferred number two, probably because it was his age.

After about four hours of flight, we finally landed in Venice. It turns out that traveling with a baby makes it much easier, due to the preference, boarding and disembarking. I put Lok down to explore and walk happily for a while, while Mezt waited for the suitcase to come out. Once we got the suitcase, Mezt dropped us off at one of the cafeterias while he went to "fix some things", I decided not to ask questions and focus on Lok. As the airport was quite empty I left Lok walking all the way to the cafeteria, needless to say, it took us quite a long time to get there and that Lok was distracted by everything, since everything was new to him. I sat at a table that was next to the windows, from which we could watch the planes take off. Lok sat on the floor with his hands resting on the glass, very excited and amazed, he thanked me for the way his eyes would have filled with astonishment. It was kind of weird to see so much excitement for something Lok has done many times, especially since he became a seeker.

I allowed myself to enjoy my coffee and relax. I was very scared, well, I was terrified to meet my team, what was I going to say? What would they say? Would someone speak? Stop thinking, for a few moments I closed my eyes and breathed to get everything away from me, I opened my eyes and I saw Lok looking at me, he seemed worried.

-I'm fine.

I tried to convince us both, but neither of us believed it. I smiled and Lok smiled back and looked back at the planes.

Mezt met us with some car keys and no suitcase, he insisted that he had to hurry, and as a responsible and mature adult that I am, I decided to let Lok walk hand in hand. Mezt glared at me as we inched toward the parking lot where they had their rental cars.

Mezt walked over to a slightly rickety black car and opened the passenger door to relieve a child car seat for Lok. He intended to protest how unsafe the car looked or how uncomfortable Lok was going to be in his seat, but I didn't have time, Mezt grabbed Lok and sat him down.

-Get up and fast.

I did what Mezt asked me to do, he was a little angry and he didn't want me to scold me like a child. I went around the car and opened the other passenger door to sit next to Lok and finish fastening it so that Mezt could get started and leave the airport.

As I saw that the further we got from the airport, the more the tightness in my chest grew, I shifted uncomfortably in my seat trying to ease it so that I could breathe.

-We won't see them yet, so breathe.

-I still don't understand how you could do this to me.

-You will thank me. I am sure they will understand everything and will not judge you.

-What time did you organize the meeting, and where?

-Don't worry about that, first we have to do a couple of things.

-Like what?

-Lunch, for example.

After that we didn't speak again, Mezt calmly drove to what I sensed was my home. I knew I was wrong when he started to go in the opposite direction, I rolled my eyes and focused on Lok, he was starting to get nervous and I did not want him to cry. We stopped at a family restaurant at just the right time, Lok was not nervous, but uncomfortable, as he needed a change. I left Mezt the job of getting a table and a high chair while I went about the main business.

With a clean and happy baby, look for Mezt among the tables, it doesn't take long to find him since he was the only table with a high chair. I sat Lok down and fastened the hooks so that he was safe and could eat in peace, without having to worry about him falling when trying to get out or stand up. On the table were two menus and two glasses of water. Mezt was reading his, but I put it down to lull Lok a little, sat down and read the menu to decide what to eat. When they came to take our orders, Mezt kindly asked them if they could heat up Lok's food that we had prepared for him in Germany and that we had kept in his bag.

With everyone's food on the table or on the tray, in the case of Lok, we ate placidly, as calm as it could be with a baby trying to eat just a carrot puree, while the adults tried to feed him, prevent him from throwing everything away and eat themselves. In short, relatively quiet and quite entertaining, both for Lok, and for us, as well as for the waiter and the neighboring tables.

When we got back to the car it was calmer, Mezt and I talked a lot while we ate, most of the conversations started by taking turns getting Lok to eat or by a few laughs, but the result was that we both relaxed and calmed the mini-war a bit that we had. During the drive, where only Mezt knows and refuses to inform me, Lok began to fall asleep, I put the sucker on him and I couldn't help but stroke his hair when he finally closed his eyes. Mezt drove for a while until he decided to park in front of an antique store, I got out of the car completely lost and confused. I took Lok out carefully so as not to wake him up and cradled him onto my arm making his head rest on my shoulder.

-Dante! Let's go.

Mezt had advanced down the street carrying Lok's bag, I joined him leaving the car behind. When we had gone far enough, Mezt revealed another part of his evil plan to me again.

-There is a park with a children's area, we will spend part of the afternoon.

-Lok is asleep, I don't think we should go to the park, but home.

-He will wake up at some point and get play. Also, you told me that Lok loves the park.

-Why don't you want me to come to MY house?

Mezt did not reply. I rolled my eyes and looked at Lok, he was sleeping peacefully, sucking his suck placidly, and one of his little hands was clinging to my raincoat. I went from marveling at Lok sleeping, to panicking when I realized ...

-Shit

-That language, there is a baby in front.

-Mezt, I forgot Lok's stuffed animal.

-So what? It's just a stuffed animal?"

-You don't understand, if he wakes up and doesn't have it, he'll cry and cry until he gets it back. Give me the keys I'll go get it.

-No kidding, he goes to the playground and wait for me on a bench.

-Mezt, if Lok wakes up and you haven't arrived, you'll leave me with a hysterical baby.

-And if I give you the keys, you will leave me lying. Obey and pray that Lok doesn't wake up.

Mezt returned to the car without giving me a chance to rebut. It hadn't occurred to me to abandon it, but it didn't sound like a bad plan, the truth is that I wanted to go home and rest on the couch, get up early and all the traveling, it had left me exhausted. But it seemed that the day was not going to end yet.

I did what Mezt asked me to do, I went to the park taking care that Lok didn't wake up. Luckily the park was pretty quiet and there was no fuss, just nature. I sat on a bench in the playground, put Lok on my lap and cradled him a little against my chest. Mezt arrived with the teddy in his hand after five minutes, he seemed to be sweating and panting a little, he gave me the teddy and I brought it closer to Lok, I stretch one of his little hands, grab the teddy and hug him while he is asleep.

Time passed quite quickly with Lok awake and pacing and now, he was enjoying the swing of the baby swing with his dragon. He liked a certain height, if I slowed it down he protested, and if from time to time I pushed it a little higher he was surprised and laughed, but if I continued he got scared, so he pushed it at a calm pace with some surprise .

-Dante, I have to tell you something

-Finally, you reveal the rest of your diabolical plan to me.

-I have arranged a medical appointment for Lok

-And what about the tattoo?

-Nothing happens. She works for the Huntik Foundation and is trusted by me. So, she is already aware of the situation.

-Mezt! What Lok has returned is a secret, if the Organization or the sect finds out his life would be in grave danger.

-I repeat, she is trustworthy, and if anything happens you can count on her. She wouldn't tell anyone. -I looked at Mezt with a lot of hatred-I promise you.

-Who is she?

-I have to go.

Mezt left with the car after a while, he left me without answer and without transportation. He told me that he would text me the location and time. When I'm done with the swings, I took Lok to a nearby pond to see frogs. Lok was having fun and pointing to all the frogs he saw, and I am ashamed to say that he found more than I did.

Around 20:00 I received a message from Mezt with the place and some instructions, "go ring the bell at the clinic and wait." The clinic was not far, it took us a little over ten minutes to get there, we had taken less, but I let Lok walk a bit. The clinic was small and closed, a chill ran down my spine, I had a bad feeling, although it didn't make sense, right? She was a trusted doctor for Mezt, she works for the Huntik Foundation. On the other hand, Mezt has hidden all the evil plan from me, although Mezt would not harm Lok, nor a baby, much less Lok-baby. Besides, the worst is supposed to come later, right? The meeting with my team.

I shook my head to push away all those nonsensical thoughts, Lok's loss and then recovery was getting to me too much, until I was paranoid. I took a deep breath and pushed that bad feeling to the back of my mind and rang the bell and waited for someone to open the door. When the door opened, I froze, and I'm sure my eyes went wide.

-Fuck, it must be a joke.

-Hi Dante. I'm glad to see you.

I couldn't believe it, of all the doctors in the Foundation it had to be her, Susan, my ex-girlfriend. She was looking at me with those bright brown eyes and she had a really wide and dazzling smile, I remember that I could spend hours looking at her without getting tired. She had her brown curls in an altar ponytail and she wore a knee-length robe where you could see her jeans, and a pink blouse peeked out around her neck. Mezt hated me, our breakup isn't exactly friendly.

-Come on, I was waiting for you.

-Susan, how long no see?

Susan let me into an empty waiting room, the lights were on and everything smelled clean.

-Too much. You look great.

-Thanks you too.

I followed her to a middle room with a padded gurney in the centre, there were many closets and a couple of pieces of furniture and a table with a computer and a couple of chairs.

-Although I admit that I did not expect to see you with a baby-Susan was smiling widely

-That? No… Did Mezt not inform you of the situation?

-Yes, calm down. I just wanted to make you nervous. -Susan smiled even more.- Put Lok on the stretcher and take off his clothes.

-I see you're still as mature as ever.

-Aha…

Susan sat in the chair in front of the orderly and began to write, while I did what she gave me and I sat Lok on the stretcher, I put the bag next to him and began to take off his tennis shoes. Lok helped me way a little, took off his socks and threw them to the ground, as far as he could. I put the clothes in the bag and entertained Lok while we waited for Susan to finish what she was doing on the computer.

Lok didn't seem comfortable being in the diaper alone. I tickled his feet and belly to change his mood, he had barely cried all day and I didn't want to ruin him at the doctor's office, besides, Lok was the only thing capable of making me smile, and if he started crying, I would end up depressed from the crazy day, to see my ex and have a meeting with my team, whom I left.

I sighed as a way to get everything out of my head. All I wanted was to go home, put Lok to bed, and sleep.

Susan got up and walked over, putting on her stethoscope.

-Well, let's see what we have here ...

Susan examined Lok carefully, while Lok kept moaning in protest, I don't think he liked the contact of his skin with the cold stethoscope. Susan was meticulous, she examined his eyes, ears and mouth, and she finished with the tattoo. When she finished examining Lok she handed him the stethoscope to play with, to which Lok was delighted to put it in his mouth.

-You are not going to apologize for what your student is doing with my instruments.

-No. You gave it to him-I took it out of his mouth, but don't take it away, he was having a good time and he had forgotten about us.

-Let's get serious. Lok looks healthy and a normal one-year-old, save for the tattoo.

-He is two years old.

-Who told you that?

-He.

Susan kept quiet for a few moments and then burst out laughing.

-Are you kidding? - I said nothing and looked at her annoyed, Susan lost her smile- Oh god, you're not kidding- Susan laughed again- The incredible Dante Vale, the best search engine of the Huntik Foundation, is unable to deduce the age of a baby.

-First, I don't know anything about babies.

-It shows- I glared at her.

-And second, I had no reason to distrust.

-Sure, because a baby is a very reliable source- Susan sighed to calm herself- Dante, he doesn't even have all his teeth!

-And why did he say he had two?- I spoke more to myself, but Susan didn't hesitate to answer.

-I am sure that it is the only number that is known and associates everything that has numbers with that.

-Speaking of number-I looked at the clock-It's time for dinner.

-What are you going to give him?

-A bottle of milk for babies. I tried to get him to eat something else, but he doesn't want to- I went over to the bag and took out the things to prepare it.

-It's a baby, milk for dinner is fine. In the rest room there is a water heater, you can go and prepare it there. It is two doors down the hall, on the left. I'm almost done.

I didn't feel comfortable leaving Lok here and going. It would be two rooms and it would only be a couple of minutes, if something happened, I would find out. Also, Lok was distracted playing with the dragon and his stethoscope.

-Promise me not to inject anything.

-I promise you I will not inject anything into your baby.

Susan was smiling very amused when she left me. I turned on the light in the break room and started fiddling to get Lok's bottle ready. I was surprising myself, I was becoming an expert in baby care, although, Lok was a very easy baby to take care of, he hardly cried and is always happy, he rarely had a tantrum and was not a clingy baby, he just had to ensure that he had a full stomach, a clean diaper and his dragon. I had almost finished preparing the bottle when I was startled by Lok's cry, followed by his crying. I finished and put things away as fast as I could and almost ran to the office. Lok was crying and extended his arms towards me when he saw me, in two steps I was in front of the stretcher cradling Lok. On his left arm was a blue band-aid with pictures of dogs. Susan had sat down in front of the computer again.

-You promised you wouldn't prick him.

-No ..., I promised you that he would not inject anything and I have complied- Susan took two blood samples- I have drawn blood, they are two very different things.

-What do you want his blood for?

- I will analyse the antibodies that he has and I will notify you if you have to vaccinate him again.

I gave Lok the bottle and he began to drink it very eagerly, wiped the tears from his cheeks and sat him on the gurney again to put on his pyjamas, and get him ready to go to sleep. I finished dressing Lok before the bottle ran out, grabbed him and rocked him a bit. I texted Mezt for him to come pick us up, he answered the second, it would take half an hour.

I put away Lok's things and asked Susan if we could wait at the consultation. In the break room, Susan sat on one of the sofas and I on the one opposite, rocking Lok to sleep. He hugged his dragon and with his jacket on, he soon fell asleep.

-I never imagined that he would see you with a baby.

-Things have changed, we both have.

-You more. You have gone from being the lonely boy who wanted to be a doctor, to a famous detective, great seeker, and the most amazing thing, you have a team.

-You are right, I have changed, you are still as immature as always.-We both laugh- Can I ask you what you did when you finished the race?

-Well, I focused a bit on the Huntik world and then I dedicated myself to traveling the world practicing medicine and trying to learn about the spells of other places. When Mezt got worse he asked me to take care of him.

-That's why Mezt trusts you so much. And what are you doing in Venice?

-Well, when you and your team cured Mezt ...

-It was more of Lok and Sophie than mine, but thank you for including me.

-I know, I just wanted to be nice. Anyway, you put me out of work so Mezt asked me to work in one of the hospitals here. I think it was because of the increasing number of seekers, and I wanted that in case you need a doctor for some reason related to the Huntik world, you will always have a doctor-seeker. And well, despite the reputation your team has of getting into a lot of trouble, you have not gone through me. I volunteer at this practice to help anyone in need, and it's a good place to hide injured searchers.

-Wow ... it's incredible what you've achieved.

-Oh come on! You have done great things. In no time, you became the best seeker in the Foundation, and a renowned detective. Incredible travels, tons of missions, legendary titans, the growing hatred of the Organization and you have saved the world twice. That, almost no one gets it ... Although ... - Susan looked at me doubtfully - No, leave it.

-Although that? Don't leave me like this, I've always hated it when you do it. Either you tell it or you don't say anything, but don't stay halfway.

-I don't want you to get jealous.

-Whatever it is, I'm sure I can handle it.

-I heard, Lok is beating you. Probably, if he had not passed away, or well, rejuvenated, the vote would have been different.

-What vote?

-Sorry, I forgot, you were on leave.

-What are you talking about?

-While you were away, a vote was taken at the Huntik Foundation, on which of the search engines entered the ranking of the top ten. You still have the first place, don't worry.

-What does it have to do with Lok?

-Lok was one of the nominees. I know the Casterwill boy came in.

-Lucas?

-Yes, that. Josep and your dear rival, Stephan.

-It's a mutual hatred -I watched Lok sleep- It's incredible that he had entered.

-The incredible thing is that he could have been third, and even, he could have displaced Montehue and finished second. Also, if he had been alive, Stephan hadn't entered.

I looked back at Lok, he was grabbing my sweater with one of his hands, and I felt pride invade me, I smiled, Susan said things that I had done, Lok had achieved it, Lok had done those things, and in less weather. I also realized that he was just as gossipy as ever.

I came out of my thoughts when I heard the horn of a car, I sighed as I got up, Susan helped me carrying the bag and walked me to the car. I got in with Lok in my arms, put him on the seat and buckled it up, Susan had given Mezt the bag and put it on the passenger seat and now they were talking to each other.

We said goodbye to Susan and Mezt drove to the next destination. I hadn't been so scared for a long time, they were the scariest words he'd ever heard: "I've already called your team, we're meeting at Sophie's house."

Mezt parked in front of Sophie's house, both she, Den, Zhalia and Cherit were inside, probably with Le Blanche, Santiago, Lucas, Delliz, Lane and Vivian. Why did there have to be so many people? I took a breath and released it slowly. Mezt was in the driver's seat staring at his cell phone, and Lok was sleeping wrapped in a blanket and hugging his dragon next to me. Despite my suffering, this was going to be good for me, Lok and others, right?

Lok squirmed and woke up crying, I calmed him down right away, but he kept pouting and squirming, he was about to cry at any moment, Lok was perfectly showing how I felt.

-I think this is a bad idea.

-Don't be a kid. Dante, it's never going to sound like a good idea. It is better to do it now, and finish everything, also, the later you do it the worse.

-A part of me thinks you are right, and the other wants to kill you. I have not yet decided which one to listen to.

Mezt laughed and turned in the seat from him.

-I'll go in and talk to them, I'll explain the situation to them, I'll let you know when you have to get in-He went to get out of the car, but he stopped-Try to keep him awake, they'll recognize him better.

Now if he left. I considered getting out of the car and leaving, but I didn't want to be worse off with the boys than I already had. The worst thing was the waiting, knowing that I had to enter, but not being able to do so. It also killed me not knowing, I didn't know what Mezt was saying, how the team was reacting, if he would tell them about Lok or leave the brown one to me.

When I thought nothing could be worse, Mezt texted me to come in. For a few seconds I stopped breathing, when I was able to get air back into my lungs, I unzipped Lok and woke him up a bit as he got out of the car, by the time I was in front of the door of Sophie's house, he was already awake, clutching his stuffed animal by one of the front legs. It was Mezt who opened the door and not Le Blanche as he usually was, I left Lok on the floor walking hand in hand with Mezt as he walked us to the tea room.

I stood at the door with Mezt and Lok behind, I didn't know how to continue. Sophie and Den were sitting in one of the large armchairs, with LeBlanch and Santiago behind, Zhalia was in front of me, in a single chair, she had her arms crossed and a frown, Lucas was also in the room, it seemed like he was a mere spectator. Sophie wasted no time, she got up right away and came almost running to hug me.

-It may last a little longer, I still don't want to let you go.

I felt Sophie smile against my shoulder and she let me hold her a little more. I didn't want it to end, I didn't want to leave her again, I had missed her, everyone. It still amazes me how close we've gotten since we met. I had to let go of Sophie, but I didn't stay with my arms empty for long, Cherit and Den came to hug me too and I also refused to let go. When the hug ended, Sophie and Den sat down again and I felt stronger to move further in the room, I smiled and greeted Zhalia, but I immediately regretted when she frowned more and her lip, with that look I felt that I was getting smaller, smaller and smaller and losing all the value that I had had throughout my life, if Mezt had had that look I would not have dared to do half the things I did. Lok walked over to me and tugged on my pants as he groaned, and when he made sure he had my attention he raised his arms in a pout. I picked him up and rested his head on my shoulder and brought his stuffed animal to his chest prepared to sleep, I stroked his head to calm him a bit.

-What's wrong?- Sophie asked worriedly.

-It's late, usually at this time he is already sleeping.

-Uhn, where did that child come from? -Asked Den really missed

I blinked a bit processing what was happening, I turned my head slowly and looked at Mezt, he seemed nervous and he was looking everywhere except at me.

-Mezt ...

-It turns out, that it is not so easy to explain ...