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This is a short chapter too, there was just so much that needed to be settled I couldn't fit it all into one chapter so I split it into two.

Sorry for the delayed update, real life has gotten in the way just a little :/

No copyright infringement is intended, all credit to CH/Alan Ball… I'm just putting my daydreams into words. Enjoy and review :D

My great-grandfather graciously got off the couch as only a fairy could and walked to the window. He turned to look at me and said "There are many things that need to be arranged and much that we have yet to discuss. I need to make a few calls, but before I do that I must ask what your Viking thinks about all of this?" What a good question that is. Only problem is that he doesn't know... yet.

"Well, things have been moving quickly. I just decided to start and make the changes early this morning. That's when I called you. I will be seeing Eric Friday night, and I plan to tell him that I'm going on 'vacation'. That's going to be my cover story to everyone, that I need time to get everything straight. The only people who will know are you and Amelia. Plus he and I have so many other things to discuss, that this will be at the bottom of the list." I knew that I would kind of be lying, and I knew that I wasn't being a good Christian by planning to omit information to everyone. I mean I was going to be going away only it wasn't really going to be vacation, but no one really needed to know that. I hope that when I came back that everyone would understand.

My great-grandfather thought about it a moment and asked "Are you sure that is wise? To keep a change of the magnitude from him? From everyone?" I thought about it for a moment. It's not that I wanted to keep it from him; I almost wanted to surprise him, by coming back a better me. "I will tell him and everyone else that I'm going away so that I can work on me. The people, who absolutely need to know everything that going on, do. Besides he makes decisions all the time without consulting me because he doesn't want to overwhelm me or scare me, or to stress me out or because he thinks it is in my best interest. That's even more proof that I need to do this. I need to be able to be his equal, not his damsel in distress."

"You really have thought this out haven't you?" My grandfather asked. "Yes, I really have. It's important to me, and to my future." My grandfather nodded in resignation and said "Then all that you ask and more will be done. We need to discuss a few things, and then the arrangements will be made. I do not foresee any issue for the preparation nor for them to take very long. Would you be able to 'go on vacation' as you say by Sunday?" Sunday that was only four days away. I felt a rush of fear and felt conflicted. So soon? But if I put it off for too long I'm sure another something else would happen to put it off. So I decided "That should be plenty of time. I will have time to talk with Eric, Jason, and my other friends." I wasn't as schooled as my grandfather when it came to controlling my feature, so I know that he saw the hesitation but he was kind enough not to push the issue.

Right then my tummy decided to rumble. I hadn't realized that it was already time for lunch, man does time fly when you making plans! "Well dear I will start making the arrangement. Please fix yourself something to eat, and by the time you're done we can discuss the matters I have for you. will also be coming by; he has some paperwork for you." He also pulled out a vial full of translucent liquid, and said "The healers have finished this for you." He handed it to me, "It is very potent so it will be best to take it before you sleep as it will put you into a deep slumber while the magic and healing properties enhance your healing from the inside out; this along with your vampires blood should make your scaring minimal. This will use much of your energy, so when you wake you will be very hungry, so make sure you eat well"

I was speechless. I knew that he was having something done, but it touched my heart and meant so much to me that he was presenting it to me. Only Eric and Amelia knew how self conscious I had been about the scares that were left behind. Eric's blood had made a huge difference, but there was still significant scaring that would pry never go away fully. "Thank you. I don't think you'll ever understand how much it means to me that you did this for me." Niall looked at me with slightly tear fill eyes and said "I'm sure that I can grasp it. I never meant for any of this to happen. I just wanted to get to know you. It was the least I could do after everything you endured." We both smiled sad smiles. I hadn't really thought about how Niall was affected by this. Seeing the sorrow in his eyes made me realizes how truly sorry he was, and that by closing the portals he was hoping to keep something like this happening again.

We embraced is a heartfelt embrace, knowing how the other was hurting and dealing with what happened. We parted, Niall to make arrangements and me to eat some food. As I was cleaning up from lunch, Niall entered into the kitchen with Mr. Cataliades. I smiled to both of them and offered refreshments and seats around the kitchen table. They both declined, so I poured myself a cup of iced tea before I sat down.

Mr. Caraliades started "I am sorry to hear of your injury from the fairy war, although you seem to be healing well." I had always liked Mr. Caraliades Since the first time that I meet Mr. Caraliades I had always felt a kinship to him, and I could never really explain why. All's I knew what that his name was a mouthful to say, so I had come into the habit of calling him Mr. C. "Thank you." was all I could think of to say. "I have a several pieces of business to discuss with you, starting with the delivery of this letter." Mr. C handed me the letter. I looked down and there was my name in beautiful cursive. Claudine's cursive. "If you would like you can read it here, but we would both understand if you would like to read it in private."

I knew that I would not be able to read a letter from Claudine without breaking down in tears so I knew that I would have to read it later. "Thank you Mr. C, would it be okay if I read it after you both have left, or does it need to be read before we continue?" Mr. C glanced at my great-grandfather who nodded and then he replied "that is not a problem at all." So I put the letter to the side, and put on my big girl pants for what we were about to discuss.

"After talking with your great-grandfather I have come prepared with several documents that we will need to review and that we will all have to sign, including the disbursement of Claudine's will." I looked from Mr. C to my great-grandfather and back. "Don't worry dear one, both Mr. Caraliades and I will be here to discuss and explain everything to you. Many of the forms are about your new status as well as a few things that should have been taken care of long ago." I was relieved that my great-grandfather could since my fear of drowning with all of this information, and he had thrown me a life saver. "I really appreciate it, thank you both." They both smiled at me when Mr. C said "We have much to cover so let us begin."

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter! Hope you still enjoyed :) Reviews are always welcome and greatly appreciated :D