Disclaimer: Nope, none of this belongs to me. Just taking the story out for a spin. Ive borrowed everything fro Karen Lynch, the true mastermind

I met Elderoin by the trees in the backyard and as much as it pained my mori to admit it, I was glad to see him.

He had a big smile on his face, so i was sure he was glad to see me too. "Cousin! You had me worried."

"Yeah, well, I had me worried too."

"Come, let us walk." He directed me towards the woods, and gazed back at the house, biting my lip. How far did this whole mate mind trick work? Nikolas? I saw him then, in the downstairs sitting room window, watching us. Yes, Sara?

Oh! Um, I'm going on a walk, now. With Elderoin. Just thought I should tell you.

Thank you. He smiled at me and turned from the Window.

"So it is true. You have mated with your Warrior." I looked down at the ground and nodded, still smiling at this constant intimate connection. "Well, congratulations, cousin. I'm glad you are so happy."

"Thanks. Its not how I thought it would be. Its different, but..wonderful."

We walked further into the wood until we found a clearing with a large fallen log, perfect for sitting. Which is what Aine was doing on it. I squealed and ran to her, hugging her for all I was worth. "Oh, little sister! What a time you've had since we spoke last!"

I grinned at the two of them, "You have no idea. I did it. I teleported." Aine looked shocked and Elderoin was full of pride. We all settled onto the log then and I started the story from the beginning. When i got the part in the woods when i was shot with the dart and my undine magic was gone, Aine grabbed at my arm, then gasped as i told her how Alex had picked me up and brought me to safety. I glossed over the happenings inside the cabin, but from Elderoin's smug expression I could tell he knew what i was leaving out. By the time I finished, my stomach was growling and the sun had risen high in the sky. "That is some tale. I'm happy that you found a way to join your demon and your undine side. How do you feel now? More complete?"

I blushed because in truth i did feel more complete. But it had less to do with my mori and fairy side colliding and more to do with the flutters in the back of my mind. "Ah yes, more complete indeed," Teased Elderoin and Aine looked to him. "She has mated."

I smacked his arm. "Hey, sally gossip, a little discretion!" Aine had a knowing smile on her face though.

"I'm happy you are happy, sister. Your Warrior cares for you deeply and will protect you at all costs. I could hope for nothing more."

I squirmed a little, needing to ask my next question. "So, as an Undine...what do we do...for, um...birth control." Elderoin outright laughed at my awkwardness and Aine shushed him, but smiled all the while.

"We can make you a drink, that will stave off conception each month. I can make you enough to last a while and Elderoin can make it as well, if needed." I nodded my head, glad I got the question out. My stomach rumbled again, and I felt Nikolas get closer. Hey you.

Hey. Just coming to check on you. We have food at the house. My stomach growled louder then and I laughed. Aine gave me a side hug before she got up.

"All right you, go be with your Warrior." I stood up as well and gave her a real hug and made her promise to find me again soon. With faeries that could be anywhere from next week or years from now, so i made sure she knew i meant human soon. She swore she would get my faery birth control to me as soon as she could then was gone in an instant. Elderoin insisted on waiting for Nikolas with me, which didn't take long.

Nikolas made his way into the clearing stealthily. He looked relived to see me, and a little annoyed to see me with Elderoin. I rolled my eyes at the hint of jealousy in his.

Elderoin spoke first, "Nikolas, I want to discuss furthering Sara's training. She is coming along faster than i could have anticipated and I would like to attempt to hone these new found abilities."

Nikolas didn't look thrilled at the idea, but nodded in a resigned fashion. He knew i needed to train my faery side just as much as i needed to train my demon side. "I'm sure we can work something out. I believe we are heading back to the Westhorne Institute soon, and we can set up a training schedule similar to last time."

"I'm literally right here and am fully capable of discussing my schedule on my own."

Elderoin smirked at me, "It is a sign of respect that I ask your mate and trainer for permission to do so."

Permission?! I sputtered for a moment, and Nikolas laughed and brought me into him. Only a formality. I'm sure If I was spending alone time with another female you would appreciate the gesture?

My mori growled at the mere thought of him being alone with a girl and i relented. "All right, whatever. I'll see you later, Elderoin. I'm starving." Elderoin nodded his goodbye, and disappeared in a blink. I could not wait to start doing that on my own.

Nikolas read my thoughts, "Not today." He steered me back in the direction of the house and the promise of food.

******************************************************************************************************************************After that morning, we didn't seem to have a minute to ourselves while we were in New York. Nikolas was taken out on a mission with Chris and some of the others for a rumored vamp nest up north. I almost protested, but couldn't not let him go save lives. Jordan and I planned on vegging out while he was gone, but she was whisked away with another group of warriors to find a few vampire stragglers that they thought were from Elena's nest.

That left me alone, but I was okay with. I hadn't had much time with my thoughts lately. I found some paper and a regular pencil and sketched for awhile. I drew Elena's face when she had posed as Anna. I drew Grace, who was only a pawn. I had started drawing Nikolas's face as he had leaned above me in front of the fire at the cabin, when i felt him return. I smiled to myself and continued my drawing. When the door opened and Nikolas stood there grinning at me, I couldn't stop myself from leaping onto him. He laughed as i wrapped my legs around his waist. "Honey, I'm home." I smiled at him and caught his face in my hands, bringing my lips to meet his. He moved to shut the door, when Jordan popped her head in. This time we both sighed and Nikolas set me down on my feet.

"Don't kill the messenger! I'm supposed to let you guys know that we have a plane leaving tonight for Idaho, and we are leaving in about an hr to get to the airstrip." She looked between us again and winked at me before turning tail and leaving.

"How does this possibly keep happening?" Nikolas murmured. "I'm starting to think that that night was a figment of my imagination. and It'll just never happen again."

I laughed, "When we get to the institute tonight, I'm turning the phones off, locking the doors and not coming out again until I've had my way with you." Heat crept back into Nikolas's grey eyes.

"Oh really...and do you mind telling me what you plan on doing with me?"

"I would, but it would probably scandalize you."

"Hmm. Any hints perhaps?"

I leaned in close to his ear. The sexual frustration of the past few days had made me bold. "Well first I'm going to get naked then I'm going to get you naked and then I'm going to very slowly-" This time a twin appeared in the still open doorway.

"Hey lass, Nikolas, We are having a bit of a send off feast downstairs."

He motioned for us to join him and I giggled at Nikolas's lost expression. "I'm cursed. Its never going to happen again."

The party was worth it though. All the Warriors who had stayed the past three days were gathered in the living room all with plates piled high with various takeout. We each grabbed a plate and joined the others as they were regaling tales from their separate missions today. I liked getting to know the other warriors, but I was ready to leave.

Jordan, Chris, Grant, Seamus and Niall were all coming back to the Institute with us, so we gathered what little we had here- Nikolas and I had been kidnapped, so we had nothing. Chris and the rest had been on a rescue mission, so they had what they wore in and their weapons. I was so excited to be going home I couldn't sit still. Clothes that fit me! Oscar, Hugo, Woolf! Moving in with Nikolas into his apartment! Nate, Tristan...Going Home meant dealing with a few more things, but that was okay, the good outweighed the bad.

We got to the airstrip and I was first out of the car and climbing the steps to the plane. Nikolas laughed at me and I stuck my tongue out at him. The flight was six hours long, which was torture, but i knew every minute I was one mile closer. I couldn't wait to see the hounds, I wondered how they had been doing training with Sahir. Tomorrow I would be taking them with me for a nice long walk in the woods . I wondered If Oscar had even made it back yet or if Heb was still looking after him in California. Also, could animals teleport with me? Hmmm, definitely a question to ask. Nikolas sat back with Chris, talking for most of the trip I bounced Jordan and them, finally settling in next to Nikolas after she passed out.

"Happy to go home?"

"You have no idea," I whispered suggestively to him. He whipped his head around to look at me. I hoped he could see my intent in my eyes. I was so ready for privacy with him and the opportunity to finally have sex again. The first time was tender and sweet and amazing. I wanted to explore him more this time. "No interruptions this time, or I may just lose my mind."

"Oh dear Sara," He whispered back to me " I will make sure that you lose your mind."

There was a very real part of me that wanted to jump him there, company be damned. He knew it too and smirked, leaning back in his seat. And If I actually did Jump you and attempt to have my way with you? Would you be smirking then?

Yes, and enjoying every moment.

I smiled and lay my head against his shoulder. I surprised myself when I fell asleep for the last two hours of flight.