Now this, is a little explanation to the events in the last chapter. And one or two concepts might be a little cheesy, but bear with me. Its a flashback chap so, no bwen moments here, just a few OC's. And, .......... sorry for not updatinginsolongbye!!

DISCLAIMER: I said last time... Screw this!

15 years ago

It was dark everywhere, though it was evident that lingering figures stood in the darkness, all staring at the same thing. Their eyes shone like a radiant violet, and represented power, respect, no, they demanded respect. They were symbol of order, to some, and the sign of the need to change to others. But they had a name, they still do. They preferred to be called as energy beings. I.e.: Anodites.

All powerful, manipulators of what is not be able to be seen, but is still there in all actuality, light air. It seemed impossible for some, or most, but it was routine for these guys, like instinct. And like instinct, they had nearly one track narrow minds, with the personality of course. Without any sign, the lights came on around them, not illuminating the entire room, but enough for them to be seen. There were little purple lights at the edges of the crescent shaped desk, that was in rows, on top of the other in 3, a simple receding manner, and between each figure, of which there were at them. They, the six, were all female. Two of the women seemed to be twins, but it was hard to tell, as they were not as distinguishable as they would be if they were actually flesh in appearance.

They looked to be different variations of violet, the first, noticeably taller anodite, was a faint reddish violet, with one pony-tail above her head and a thick bang to the left side of her expressionless face. Or maybe it was, who could tell? The other was a light indigo, with her hair down, pulled behind her ears. They both bore tattoos, elongated commas on the sides of their heads, though they were different from each other to tell the other apart.

The next one, was shrouded in a grey cloak, with her 'skin' light silver, almost blending in with the clothing. Her eyes were white, a sign of authority and greater power among their people, but also showed compassion, which was rare of the ones in positions such as these, but it was needed. The last woman was a radiant white, the most skilled and adept one of the group, and a pink tattoo on her hand like a tribal 'k', but altered. Her hair was short, unlike the first two, and stopped at her ears. And her eyes were an unnerving yellow and white, piercing whatever was in their path. In other words, she was looking straight at Verdona Tennyson.

These four were the government of the anodites, not the only government mind you, but the one most worth mentioning. As such they were nicknamed from their personalities outside of their careers. The first two were Calmness and Patience, or Udana and Rainia, the ones that kept their attitudes in check. The third was Tiropey. The kind one, and the fun one, who was heavily criticized for her resemblance to humans in terms of personality, was the oddball as well as the child. This proved accurate as she was the youngest of the four, and still acted as such. The final one, the one that seemed to be the leader was Meygana, the one who didn't take shi- er, crap, from anybody.

"So, what do I owe this pleasure among pleasures, to be presented in front of the four, like this, huh?" Verdona asked, sarcasm and joking laced with her words, making three of the four smirk, but not you know who. Clearing her voice, Meygana spoke, narrowing her eyes at before she even started to speak, like she didn't want to say it. "You know why you are here Verdona. This little, 'pleasure among pleasures', as you put it, is concerning your grandchildren, who have as you put it, our 'spark?" A grimace formed on Verdona's face, knowing the she of all people who get straight to the point, and make it harder than it already was. "Yes? What about them? They have the spark, and I plan to tell them some day. Just not soon is all." They looked at her with mixed expressions, having expectations of how this would turn out. "And why is that, Verdona?"

Tiropey spoke lightheartedly, like Verdona had done so many times before, and Verdona felt that she was rubbing off on the younger anodite more and more. But, in an instant, her face turned serious, and it mingled with a look of disgust and contempt. "Those, people that they are around, like the governments and such, don't trust things, beings like us. Not us in particular, but they hide things from their own people, dangerous things capable of unfortunate events that could occur should they happen, or break out.

"They would rather have the power for themselves if they found out, study it, try to replicate it, to harness and control it for there own warped needs. The people can be diluted to the point of hate, and would even discriminate and kill if one of them were different. Some do it for jealousy, others do it because they think its right, and some have no choice because they are forced into it… or else." She finished, rolling her eyes. Udana decided to make an inquiry, as this was a tad bit worth worrying over. "How, do you know of all of this, Verdona? If it is not known amongst them, how are you privy to this sort of informational behavior they seem to possess?"

The other three nodded, looking curiously with their pupil less eyes blinking once or twice. "One, Udana, is that it happens with the children the most. Their labeled and sorted, and the more obnoxious ones judge the others as if they were superior. And two, there are examples of what it would be like everywhere, though my favorite is the X-men." She smirked, making a mental note to ask Max for their new issue.

"Ahem. Regardless of these facts Verdona, what this is about is the… abnormalities in your grandson." Her eyes widened a bit, but it was clear that she didn't like this bit of news at all. Continuing from Meygana, Rainia said, "You have the right to be taken aback Verdona. He will… repel you." In anodites, there are laws of attraction, like on earth, but these were friendship, or in terms of family. There are also laws of repel, where areas if one did repel another, they would hold dislike, hate, anger, at the other. It is often one-sided, but if it were two-sided, then like a magnet, if enough force was applied to the opposing ends, the would attract, though it would be permanent, unlike the magnet.

"That's only the first thing. The other is his DNA. The abnormalities there seem to fight and decay his dormant powers which will not ever surface, and so, he, is anodite, but he is not. It also enhances his, aggression." Verdona wasn't stupid, she was able to answer and understand many riddles, logical questions, and keep up with the ever so fun tongue twister contests her son and husband used to have. There was only one thing that she could think of right now that could fit the bill.

"It's me that'll do isn't it?? I have to stay away from my grandson don't I." It was spoken as a statement, not a question, because she already knew the damned answer. And she didn't like it at all.

"You have to understand that if you don't it would only make things worse. If you get attached now, your attachments will only be severed as he grows older Verdona." Meygana took the chance to speak, in order to change the subject. "It is not up for debate Verdona. You will stay away from Ben. For his safety, and Gwen's." Regaining composure she didn't know she lost, Verdona nodded and smirked despite the situation. "Yes… Mother." Meygana seemed irked at that, and twitched, but kept on. "You will confront them in fifteen years time. Think of it as, a, stylish entrance when you do as well. And "Verdona nodded again, and tried to look on the bright side.

'It's not like I even have anything to lose… Right? They're newborns, incapable of speech, or even comprehension for that matter. I won't be missing out on anything special.'

But she was wrong. Oh so very wrong. Because that little thought, that little denial to the little package deal that came with descendants. Those were familial ties. And it would bite her back later, but for now, she bid the four farewell, and left.

"Next order of business!" Tiropey spoke loudly, with a smile, glad to get through the hard part of her day. Seeing the others look at her with puzzled expressions, she elaborated.

"Find out where we can get this, X-men thing. I think I'm gonna like it!" Udana stifled a girlish giggle, while Rainia sighed and pinched her nose, and Meygana just rolled her eyes and put her hand on her head, silently wishing her daughter had stayed, so she wouldn't be stuck listening to Tiropey act like a total kid.

They were very different outside there jobs after all.