A/N: I got inspired to add more of the Frog brothers. So be on the look out for a second appearance! This is where I give out the hint of my novel, remember the idea is my own; sorry for the protectiveness, I'm paranoid about revealing even the slightest appearance of my work; still, I'm stubborn. Nevertheless, enjoy!

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Jade tucked her graphic novels in her coat then left the shop to head over to the beach. She needed to meet back with David and it was essential that they followed her that evening; she made sure that that would be her top priority than to mingle with people outside of the organization. Jade stepped onto the soft beds of sand. And as she crossed through the lively crowds, Star rejoined her unexpectedly.

"I needed you to go back. You would be safe there until I can figure out your reward." Jade turned to look at Star. She appeared uneasy for a moment then straightened.

"I figured you wouldn't mind the company. If they are going to come along then there is not point in waiting." Star smartly implied as she headed down to the beach.

Jade stayed there to take in the moment that Star may have been right; if they were going to the same organization then what right did she have to object Star from seeing her once old companions. Jade strode over to casually walk along side Star. They didn't say anything to one another as it seemed both were anxious; Star more than Jade. Then, without warning, Jade grabbed Star's forearm.

"I will allow this to slide. My intentions were to convince them to come with me; with you by my side might make it easier and that is the only reason why I am not fighting you. But, don't take this very lightly. I didn't live this life to have a measly little vampire rule over me." Jade exclaimed with an intense tone of voice. Her eyes, lit by the nearby bonfires, gleamed the seriousness and promise of her words. She then freed Star from her firm grip and went on to travel further down the beach. Star stayed a foot behind her.

"I believe I asked him to meet me by the beach." Jade said as she crouched by the shore and dipped her hand in the cold salty water. They'd been waiting by the beach for over twenty minutes; perhaps, as Jade thought, that David needed to discuss things over with his brothers. Star didn't say anything. She shone her back to Jade to be on the look out for a while.

"I should have brought Laddie with me." Star's airy voice whispered. Jade found a kindness there, but it didn't convince so easily. Star changed within the year; she became more fierce ever since Michael came into her life. She found that trying to resist was inevitable for the hunger rose with every waking moment. Jade sympathized with that, Star may have been a vampire, but she tried hard to keep hold of her human spirit, or what was left of it.

"I wouldn't have allowed you. Laddie is fine, there are watchers where he is staying. Nothing is going to happen, you have my word. Of course, in the next month, I won't need to worry about him as much as I should." Once more, Jade dipped her hands into the approaching waves. The distinct conversation with Star didn't last very long.

"Why do you sound cold? He is just a child after all."

"And a child forever more." Jade said once looking over her shoulder. "And, I'm not keen on watching the very young because it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Why do you think you are overwhelmed with the sense to care for him – because you know he cannot care for himself, not as much though."

"I've realized that. Still, you don't need to sound so cold."

Jade brushed her spoiling accusation from her shoulders and finally rose. Her coat twisted at her ankles as it dripped with sea water. She brushed away the particles of drying sand from his fingertips then lifted her eyes to find David walking over. Several came behind him, and from the fair light of the moon, Jade found that it was his brothers. Each of their faces remained passive except for Marko who's smile remained richly lit by his warm attitude.

"You are late." Jade calmly noted when David came to the shore.

His eyes tried to ignore Star's presence but it couldn't have been helped. "What is it that you planned to tell me and my family?"

Jade placed her hands behind her back. She dug her foot into the moist sand not stammering to speak but to wait until she had his full attention. She requested that Star take a stroll down the beach while she deliberated in private. Star obliged kindly and began down the comforting sands.

"Now, I can begin." Jade acknowledged his brothers by nodding then looked to David. "My name is Liliana Beaugard, not Jade as I've told you. You'll need to forgive me later on if you choose to come along. To go on, I am representing an organization who's sole purpose is to protect you; Vampires in general. I am not at liberty to reveal nothing more than what is needed. We are aware that you were giving a young boy a vial of what seemed to be a refreshing drink, when it in fact was your blood. That is courteously marked for imprisonment, for some time. We disfavor the likes of child vampires because they are not capable of taking care of themselves; and most importantly, you've stopped them from growing up."

"That was a mistake."

"There is no reason to try and weasel you wave from this because we have been watching you; not me to be specific, but the organization. We follow Masters, those that aren't aware of us, those that are careless to not teach their sired what they can and can't do. Consider us helpful because we protect you, we watch you so that those that oppose us, and the very likes of you, don't do anything. Your numbers are great when under our watchful eye because it's a balance. There is no good without evil; you see, a balance." Jade looked over at his brothers. What she had to say pertained to them as well. "During your earlier years, all of you had been careless and left evidence temporarily; you brought trouble to yourself and exposed your cursed side. Now, those that oppose you have grown in number and they are ruthless. So, I offer you the chance to follow me back to the organization. You will be numbered and set in your own dorm; you'll be able to wander during the light hours protectively underground. But, do not be fooled, you will no longer be able to wander on your own to feed, you'll be followed in the most sensible way. We're your shadows. You have before the hour of dawn to tell me your answer."

Jade said what she needed to say and left to allow them to swallow every word. She rejoined Star by the shore where they spoke lowly amongst the rushing waves. David and the others looked over at them, trying to decided whether or not to trust the once known Jade. They needed to answer her before the first hour of dawn; would that have been enough time?