"What did you do to me?" Kevin was shocked to see that his long black hair was replaced by short dirty blond hair. Even his eyebrows got the same treatment. "I look like some book nerd. I don't wear glasses so why are you holding a pair?"

"You do now. Remember that you were taken from your former life and I am sure there are at least a couple of people that will look for you. The mall incident has managed to hit the web with over 120,000 views and counting." Loki placed the glasses in his hands. "They're Gucci. Apparently that's of good quality on this realm."

Kevin stared at the mirror and saw a stranger. The lighter hair and glasses in addition to the expensive clothes made him look smarter and even he had to admit looked better. But there was nothing of him staring back. It was as if his whole identity was stripped of him and some stranger was in his place.

After seeing the already prepared wardrobe it didn't take Kevin long to realize that Loki was looking for someone to fill this role. "So, uncle what will we be doing today?"

"You'll be meeting your father soon enough but not until you do your homework." He handed Kevin some papers. "You got kicked out of some prep school, the name is there, as well as got a month in some juvenile detention center for crashing a car."

Kevin nodded. "Finally something fun."

"That killed your mother."

"Not cool." Kevin took the folder and began to read about a life that wasn't his. Despite killing his mom off with a car he didn't have such a bad life. He looked at the name on the folder. "No wonder I killed my mom when she named me Wilber Harold Locke. What kind of pussy name is that?"

Loki was slightly amused by Kevin's discomfort. "The type that comes with a lot of money."

"I'm telling people to call me Will." Money is good and hey this front won't last too long anyway. "What's your full disguise name?"

"Leonard Patrick Locke owner of Locke telecommunications."

Kevin paused then looked at Loki. "You mean that new company that is taking over the cell phone and internet business in the country? Whoa and I'm your nephew. This is quite the reward for trying to knife you in an alley."

The sound of a body hitting a wall was heard before Kevin registered that it was his. Once again his throat was in Loki's hands and the struggle to breath started. "You are only a tool. Enjoy this luxury while you can. Lucky that you matched the description I needed or else you'd still be in that alley."

The hand was released and he fell to the ground. Kevin forgot who owned all of this and despite the calm exterior and at times seemingly jovial speech Loki was a very dangerous man. Kevin got up from the floor and looked into the mirror again. He wasn't there and the man that had his life in his hands took him from his life in more than one way. In the space of a day Kevin was transformed into a different person with a different history. Any attempt to run would be useless as he tried to a few times but each time he tried to run from the condo for the purpose of escape he felt held on the spot.

"So when do I meet my new father?"

"In a week, he just got promoted how happy for him. And before you ask yes he is well aware you are not his real son." Loki saw the time. "I have things to attend to. I want you to memorize that folder."

Kevin let go of a breath he didn't know he was holding when he heard the sound of the entrance close and electronically lock behind him. He went on the internet and attempted to get on Facebook just to see what was going on. He couldn't finish the password. He knew that if he logged on it would lead to him here.

He looked in the mirror one more time and saw what he truly was, abandoned and he was snatched away. As a child he loved the idea of being one of the lost boys being able to do what he wanted. Kevin smiled at that realizing his dream did come true. Abandoned he was taken by the ultimate of Peter Pans. Looking around he realized this was a new life a new way of doing things. He was truly only accountable to one person. He now had money, a new name and a new life. Will, not too bad a name. Deciding to take on this new life as a newly minted lost boy he picked up the folder and studied who Will was supposed to be, likes and dislikes and special talents.

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Darcy wasn't too pleased with the news that they, no Jane had to relocate but understood. She was so glad she wasn't here for the awkward meeting of men. Imagine being upstaged by a mortal. Then Darcy remembered that she set Aaron and Jane up so she shouldn't think that way.

"Ok, so I'll have to trek into the city each day? You know you're schedule is insane right?" Darcy, despite her sometimes erratic personality, preferred a schedule and knowing where and when things are supposed to be. Schedules were here safety net and it terrified her that it was being taken away from her.

"I have top of the line espresso machine, a built in gym you can use and I'll pay for your subway and train pass and there's a spare room if you work too late. But you are not moving in." Aaron piped in knowing he had her at espresso.

Darcy thought about it and nodded. "Fine, I can deal with that."

Now that things were settled Jane decided to give Darcy a few days off. "I'll see you next week, near the end preferably. It would be a great time for you to get much needed research on your thesis."

"Yeah that, it's not so much the research but the topic that I'm having issues with. Writing a paper on the social political ramifications of interstellar contact isn't something my ancient professor thinks is relevant. He's still thinks that what happened in Europe three decades ago matters now." Darcy rolled her eyes and went to her iPhone to check on her email.

"Well it's settled then. How about I take all of you out to dinner? Let's say around seven or so. I'll pick both of you up here."

Jane had a question on his mind. "So um, I really hate to bring this up but, am I going to meet your son?"

Aaron's smile faltered a bit and he gave a subtle sigh. "Next week, he's staying with his uncle right now. It's been rough on everyone, especially him and I don't want to rush things. He won't be living with us. That was his request actually."

Jane felt sad and like a jackass with that question but it turned out to be a good thing. "I can't wait to meet him."

"He's a good kid but don't expect him to be too open with you."

"I understand that. Well I have to get ready. Oh how casual should I dress?" Jane forgot about these things and is the type now that eating out meant something with a drive through.

"I'd go for a nice dress and some make up. That's what most of the women there will wear."

Darcy's mind started to go through her wardrobe and made matches already to do with what. "I'll see you here later." She was already gone before Jane could remind her of further research that was required.

"Let her go. She needs a night off from time to time."

There was no arguing there. Jane asked a lot of Darcy who wasn't even in the same field as the professor she was working for. "She deserves more than six credits for the non-paying work I am giving her."

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