Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the new chapter for my fanfic…I hope you have all had a good weekend, my monday has in fact been pretty good to say it is monday, though I have so much on this week it's actually ridiculous.

But I would also like to wish my friend "AngelProtectress" a happy birthday! Hope you have a good time (:

Anyway, please enjoy the new chapter and a review at the end would absolutely make my day! Thankyou…

Over the passing few weeks; Belle found that her time was heavily split between being with her family and Hellboy, Abe and Liz. With some of her relatives staying behind following the Christmas holiday, Belle found herself keeping to her word of learning how to ride a motorbike through her Uncle's influence. Though this also meant she had seldom seen Abe since that last evening in Professor Broom's library, and while she had no reason to doubt what had been said that night, it concerned her that she hadn't been able to spend any time with him.

Having been called over by her Father one afternoon as she sat in the gardens with Chance, playing in the remnants of snow, Belle found Adam to be stood with her Father, Belle knowing it was something important by the way there thoughts entered hers.

'Ah Belle, I'm glad I found you out here, you have kept yourself busy I noticed…' Harold remarked carefully, Belle not knowing exactly how to respond as she waited for her Father to continue. Sensing the tenseness in the atmosphere, Harold looked into Belle's eyes before continuing.

'Belle, I want you to be safe, to be fair…I don't trust Manning as much as I trust the people taking care of you…it's quite evident they have had quite an effect on you,' Harold remarked with a smile, Belle nodding with a slight smile in return.

'They have indeed…'

'Well, what I wanted to say…and you may not like this, but I don't want you to use your Mercedes as frequently as you have been…'

'My Mercedes…?'

'I'm not telling you to go without a car,' he told her calmly, Belle tilting her head slightly, and making her Father smile as he brushed her cheek softly. 'Your Mercedes is a wonderful car for you…'

'Yeah sorry, I'm gonna interrupt you there,' Adam remarked, 'being honest, this was my idea, but you need something better with everything going on…something stronger and more befitting to your style of driving for now. So if I might actually make my suggestion,' he offered, Belle nodding as she followed him to the garages, with Harold looking after his daughter carefully, Glenna coming outside to him.

'She is still quiet?'

'Yes…I can understand why…she was…disappointed that I told Manning…and I can understand that.'

'She'll come round darling,' Glenna said softly, taking her husband's hands as she looked up to him.

'I hope so Glenna…I really do…after all, I almost lost you once through my mistakes…do you ever miss it though?' he asked, Glenna not answering immediately, her expression becoming distant, though to him, that said so much more than words could.

Walking into the garages, Belle wasn't fazed by the number of cars there. Her family had owned a number of cars, not all licensed to be on road as they went without use a lot of the time, others being more subtle with one or two large four by fours for good measure. Though amongst them, Belle noticed her Uncle's gloss black Lamborghini and her own silver Mercedes. Though with them she also took notice of three large bikes in the corner, her Uncle smirking as he put an arm around her.

'So…' he began,

'Nice car,' she smirked, Adam nodding at her knowingly as he leant against the hood of the car.

'Thought you'd like it, you always did have a good taste in cars. So, I'll make you a deal…'

'What's that?' she asked with interest, her blonde hair slipping over her shoulders as she looked on, her uncle running a hand through his short hair, his biceps flexing a little with that simple motion.

'You allow me to spend a few weeks teaching you how to drive a motorbike…and I'll buy you whatever car you want for when you go back under FBI protection…' he said, the compromise being well thought out as Belle looked up to him, feeling Chance curl around her legs.

'You don't need to bribe me…I told you I would learn how to ride,' she smiled, Adam leaning further against the bonnet as he folded his arms.

'I'm not bribing you as such Belle, the car was also part of it because…well to be fair I wanted to buy you a new car for Christmas. But choosing a car for someone is like choosing fine jewellery for Kath. Not something easily done alone. It's a personal thing. I want you to be safe though Belle. You're a confident driver, I taught you well and I want to ensure that if the time comes you have a car that can reach a level that's to your standard. Don't get me wrong, your Mercedes is, like Harold said, a good car. Good for when you are using it for day to day things. But your Dad told me about all this with the FBI…and I want you safe.'

'I understand that,' Belle nodded, Chance enjoying being beside his mistress as her nails delicately scratched at his head.

'So we'll start training with the Blackbirds tomorrow…'

'Blackbirds?'

'He means Honda Blackbirds, they're the bikes you'll be learning on,' Kath explained walking in; the largely sized bikes having a gloss black finish with a gold Japanese symbol adorning each side.

'Well you'll be learning between that and your friends Harley Davidson,'

'You got Dale involved?'

'Naturally…he's got a good bike and you trust him, but also because I'll be leaving in a few days…me and Kath need to get home to California to sort a few things out.'

'Of course,' Belle nodded, 'but…I have to ask. What is going on? I still don't know why I'm being targeted,' she remarked, her eyes showing strength behind them, though her Uncle sighed.

'Okay. I never actually promised I wouldn't say anything too you, and seen as no one else is making an effort, I guess you should know a bit about what's going on,' Adam remarked calmly. 'When you were born, as I know it, it was a weird moon phase…this somehow made something happen, because though you have never been told, when you were first born in the first moment the doctor had you, he said you had purple eyes, which gave us all a bit of a shock considering that's never been seen in the family before. But I was sat outside with Kath, Rod, Lana…and we all saw it…the light that suddenly came out of the room nearly blinded us all, and the next thing we knew, it was back to normal…the only explanation was that it was moonlight that had shone into the room that you were born in. But none of us had ever seen anything like it. Then when we all saw you…you were glowing with a faint white light around you.'

'White light…?' Belle repeated, searching his thoughts as she looked for his memory of it, though to no avail.

'That's right…' Kath agreed, 'but not long after you were born your parents received a lot of mail that suggested you would be in danger as you got to the age of an adult, all anonymous. The cops were called in but nothing was found.'

'What kind of mail…?' Belle returned with concern in her expression.

'Whoever wrote it, said that you were destined to be something of incredible rarity and power. Though there would be those who would want to take it from you as you reach an age of maturity…and though at first I didn't believe it we all got faced with the reality when you turned eighteen and weird things suddenly started happening. We all agreed it was best to ensure your safety, and that's what we intend to do Belle. I don't know everything that's going on…but I do know one thing, you must have something pretty special about you for these people to want to get their hands on you so much,' Adam finished with a frown.

'So I guess…all this really is necessary...the former agents that are overseeing my protection are the best possible. Do my parents still have the letters though?'

'Yes,' Adam nodded, 'they wouldn't have gotten rid of them…I take it you want to see them?'

'I have too. I need to know what it is about me that these people want,' Belle remarked, though as she began to think about it all upon leaving the garages, Belle glanced up to the front doors where her parents awaited her, Belle breathing a sigh as she then mounted the steps.

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Returning to Hellboy, Abe and Liz's home on a stormy night towards the end of January, Belle felt glad to get inside where a warm welcome awaited her, having gone through a lot of dancing that day as well as ensuring she had everything with her for her return. Though without her new car's arrival, Belle was glad to still be using her Mercedes for now.

'Alright Belle,' Hellboy grinned, 'I was wondering when we were next gonna see you,' he remarked, taking her bags from her and commenting she shouldn't be carrying so much before pulling her into a crushing hug.

'It's fine really, but it's great to see you too,' she smiled, a couple of the cats Hellboy was so proud of coming and curling around Belle's legs including Willow.

'So I see the cats didn't waste any time,' Liz remarked, Belle smiling and hugging her friend who came out to greet her.

'How are you feeling?'

'Tired…ready to ask Red to blow up the bureau…the usual,' she remarked, Belle offering her a sympathetic gaze as they watched Hellboy disappear down the hallway.

'Is that all that's bothering you?' she then questioned softly, her intentions nothing but caring as she listened to Liz.

'I just feel stressed about when the babies are going to arrive…the doctors can't seem to tell me anything because with Hellboy's advanced aging they think the pregnancy is moving along really quickly. I just want life be a little less stressful for once,' Liz sighed. 'Plus the FBI is constantly on our backs about various things, though we're not returning to them as a team. We quit. I just don't understand why they find it so hard to accept that…'

'Because you chose to help me,' Belle returned softly, her quiet tone being picked up by Liz.

'We did that because you genuinely needed our help Belle, you're not here to make life difficult for us. You came to us for protection and despite who we are…you didn't care. I just don't like the FBI pushing us around, I know Manning is probably getting nagged by his superiors…but what else is new?' she sighed, Belle noticing something in Liz's tired features.

'Is everything okay?' she asked softly, Liz remembering that she couldn't really lie to Belle, though the clairvoyant assured her otherwise. 'I wouldn't pry…' she offered, wording her remark carefully as Liz smiled at her weakly. Running a hand through her sleek obsidian hair as they walked down the hallway, Liz began to explain.

'It's me and Red…I just worry that I don't appreciate him enough. I know in any pregnancy the guy always seems to get a hard time…but I feel like I don't get to show him enough how much I love him…' she remarked, Belle taking Liz's hands as she brought her to a stop.

'He knows how much you love him…and you should never let the FBI or anyone else come between you and Hellboy. I know how far you have come and really…well…it's inspiring,' Belle admitted. 'I watch you and see how much you connect…its just amazing…nothing is more important than love. Nothing at all…' Belle smiled, Liz looking at her emotionally as she nodded.

'Now…what if you and Red got the house to yourself for a night,' Belle then offered.

'But what about-'

'Me and Abe can make ourselves scarce for an evening Liz. If you want the house to yourself for some time with Hellboy, you know Abe wouldn't say no…he'd understand like I do,' Belle returned, Liz thanking her gratefully as they then walked down towards Abe's room.

Opening the doors, Belle felt instant warmth in the room as she walked inside with Liz.

'Told ya she was home,' Hellboy smirked, Belle looking up to see Abe and smiling softly, the merman's skin tone deepening a little as he nodded to her.

'No surprises in this place is there?' Liz grinned,

'Course there is babe,' in a mischievous tone, though as he came over to stand by her, he noticed that there was something different…something on her mind. 'You okay babe?' he questioned, the concern in his mind noticed by both Belle and Abe as Hellboy looked into her deep eyes…

'It's nothing much really…just having a bad day I guess,' she returned, Hellboy putting an arm around her as he offered for them to go and sit in their room unless she wanted time alone.

'Come with me?' she asked, her tone almost needing as Hellboy kissed her on the forehead.

'Hey you don't mind if we leave ya to it for a bit?'

'Not at all,'

'Of course,' Belle agreed, Hellboy and Liz then leaving the room hand in hand, a warm smile touching Belle's features as she watched the doors close, though as Abe looked on. He couldn't resist her any longer, having waited so long for a moment to speak to her, to hear her voice and share some time with her.

So as she went to move, Belle felt Abe's hand trail along shoulder and down her arm, Belle then turning into his embrace as Abe wrapped his arms carefully around her. 'I've missed you,' he offered softly, Belle feeling warmth in her heart at hearing it.

'I've missed you too…so much…and being here.'

'There is a lot on your mind,' Abe noted, Belle nodding, unable to keep anything from him, though she didn't go into any detail about her concerns. So leaning his forehead against hers, Abe then let Belle go as they moved to the sofa where she sat down to relax.

'I think this is our first evening alone since that night before New Year…' she remarked softly, looking into Abe's deep blue eyes as he hesitantly took her hand.

'I know…it has been difficult…though I haven't said anything to Red or Liz, though I think they might have some idea. But I didn't know if…well you would want others to know…'

'I do,' she offered reassuringly, 'why would you think that I wouldn't Abe?' she asked gently, her eyes showing a slight sign of realisation. 'Did you think I'd changed my mind…?'

'It's more that I understand how some things won't be easy. I just didn't want you to feel pressured for others to know. I would never want that,' he remarked Belle smiling as she leant up and brushed her lips softly against his, feeling now how Abe's breathing quickened slightly. Though as she went to move, Abe took her into his arms, holding her close to him…

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Meanwhile, after going back to their room, Hellboy put on a film for himself and Liz to watch, before sitting down with his pregnant girlfriend and holding her close to him. Though one thing Liz knew about Hellboy was that he respected her not wanting to talk, and often waited for Liz to let him know if she wanted that or not. Liz had often found it difficult over the years to express herself emotionally, having gone through the pain of facing her pyrokinetic abilities in doing so. Yet even as she held them under control now; the feeling of that worry never left her…though tonight she felt that she could talk.

'Red…?'

'Yeah babe?' he responded, looking down at her with his golden eyes.

'Do you…look at me differently at the moment, because I'm pregnant?' she asked, Hellboy rolling over as he watched her more intently.

'Of course I don't Liz…why would I?'

'I don't know, because I'm not as attractive at the moment maybe, or, I don't know,' she sighed, playing with a bracelet that she wore on her left wrist as she refused to meet his gaze.

'Liz, you know I love you more than anything,' he told her, kissing her forehead. 'I just thought maybe you'd want a rest lately…'

'What made you think that? I happen to want you a lot right now…' she returned sitting up as she looked at him, Hellboy looking at her in disbelief.

'Oh come on Liz, I ain't Abe, I was only trying to be considerate of the fact that your pregnant cause…it'd kill me if I hurt you in any way…' he remarked, Liz seeing the way he looked at his stone hand as she leant forward to kiss him.

'I know you'd always keep me safe…' she returned, leaning up to kiss Hellboy more passionately as he growled slightly in response, running his hands across her neck as Liz smiled. 'So…did you want to watch that movie?' she asked with a mischievous expression, Hellboy grinning as he buried his face into her neck.

'I think I'd rather put my attention onto this beautiful woman in front of me,' he returned, his voice acquiring a husky tone as Liz placed her arms around his neck.

'Your woman?'

'Damn right…' he smirked, kissing her with an intense passion as they became lost in the moment…

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'So what are you reading?' Belle asked with polite interest, seeing the four that stood on golden stands, though the spines were not viewable.

'Ah, a couple of books on ancient mythology and A Midsummer Night's Dream for some lighter reading,' he noted,

'Ah I love that book,' she smiled, when a thought came to her, 'could we read it?' she asked softly, Abe looking down to her in slight surprise before nodding with a light smile.

'Of course…' he returned, Belle settling back with Abe as she leant comfortably against him whilst he then began to read quietly to her. Becoming lost in his soothing voice as he read aloud, she began to see the scenes from the book she remembered so well, it coming alive in her mind.

'Four days will quickly steep themselves in night; four nights will quickly dream away the time; and then the moon, like to a silver bow new-bent in heaven, shall behold the night of our solemnities...' Though as Belle began to take in the story behind it, she let her mind wander to the problems she was facing, the letters she had brought with her to read worrying her. Though she had said nothing to Abe…but that was not the only thing on her mind…having overheard her parents talking one night, she realised just how much Glenna missed her clairvoyance…though she said very little aloud, Belle knew her mother felt like a piece of her was missing. It was a hard thing for her to take. Though Belle knew there was little she could do without knowing how she gained her mother's ability in the first place. Though as she looked up to Abe, she recalled what Adam had said to her before going back home with Kath…

'Take care on your way home…' she had offered softly, hugging her Uncle and Aunt, though Adam got her back '…Hey Belle,' he had called after her, Belle looking around as he came over and put an arm around her shoulders before muttering in her ear. 'Sometimes it's better to be a little reliant on people…in my job, you had to rely on one another, so do me proud and take care of yourself,' he remarked, Belle holding onto him tightly before watching him leave, knowing that with James having gone home as well she had more to worry about than ever, the letters having dictated that if something wasn't done about Belle was she reached maturity…that they would reach deeper to get what they needed…

'Belle…?' Abe suddenly remarked, Belle coming from her reverie as she looked from the book to him.

'Yes, sorry?'

'Thankyou…' he remarked, 'for…having the patience and kindness to forgive me for how I was when we first met,' he offered, Belle putting her arm over his torso as she leant against his chest.

'I'd never hold it against you…you were grieving. I understand that,' she returned softly, though as she went to tell Abe about the letters she had found her phone began to ring.

'James…he knew I was coming back today…I suppose he'll want to know I got here safely,' she remarked, 'I suppose I'd best go and speak to him, it's also getting a little late,' she said, the rain now hammering against the windows, making the view through them unclear.

Though as they both stood up, Abe put a hand to Belle's cheek as she went to say goodnight, the gesture making her pause for a moment as the phone continued to ring.

Abe's POV

I had waited so long to be with Belle but too soon the night seemed to be over. I didn't want it to end, though I knew we had a long few days ahead of us at Stony Point. But as I gazed into Belle's meaningful eyes, it was like my body moved on the wishes of my heart, rather than my mind which didn't stop it. Closing the distance between us, I felt Belle's warming breath; her eyes permitting as I slowly captured her lips.

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As Abe's hands moved to be tenderly placed against Belle's neck before running them through her soft hair, the only thing that was there to disturb them was her phone which rang again, bringing them to reluctantly break the embrace. 'I…erm…goodnight Belle,' Abe remarked, Belle starting to walk towards the door when she suddenly turned back…

'You know, I realised…on New Year's Eve, that every time I have to leave here…it only gets harder, I guess you all really made an impression on me,' she admitted with a soft smile, Abe watching her as she then quietly bade him goodnight before leaving the room.

'As have you for us Belle…as have you…' he finally breathed, placing a hand to his chest where his heart remained beating faster than normal.

'James…' she smiled, hearing his voice as she settled down in her room.

'Hey, you back with the guys from the FBI?'

'Yes,' she responded softly, 'I miss you though…it's a shame you had to go home so soon…'

'I'm coming back,' he returned heavily, 'I'd rather be closer to you to be honest, and Dad told me about what happened at school. Are you really leaving early?'

'I might have to James…I have so much going on and I worry about endangering other people when it isn't necessary. Dale wasn't happy but Adam has asked him to help teach me to ride a motorbike.'

'Seriously? I couldn't imagine you on a motorbike Belle,' he remarked, Belle laughing lightly as she shook her head.

'Don't think I'm natural at it James…I can't see that I'll get used to it…but I'm trying…though I do miss my dance partner now…'

'Ah Belle, you know if I was there, you could dance to your heart's content. You know I'll always lead if you need a partner. Though you never did tell me who this guy is that you've met…' he remarked, Belle sitting back as she considered how to answer. 'You might not want to admit it Belle, but I know I'm right…'

'I never said you were wrong,' she replied finally, 'though you were right in what you said before James…you know me too well,' she smiled.

Though after coming off the phone to James later that evening, Belle sat and removed the letters out of one of her cases, a sudden roll of thunder startling her a little, the flash of lightning that followed brightening the room. But as she came to look down at them, she realised she needed to tell Abe, the things the letters contained concerning her as she realised she was getting closer to understanding why she was being sought after...

So what has Belle found in the letters her parents kept and just what awaits them at Stony Point? More to come in the next chapter - would have been in this one but it was getting far too long already!-

I hope you all enjoyed, I will update soon!

Thankyou and goodnight!