AAN: Managed to squeak out another chapter. Hopefully I can finish this one some day. Lol. No actually this was an easy chapter to write since I just got my own zeal back enjoy.

Reasons Become Clear

Genki rose earlier then he normally would have to go pray. He knew Holly had heard the voice he had heard the previous night. It still made him feel a fire in his belly just thinking of it. He had a renewed zeal within his heart and he hoped Holly had felt it too. He knew she felt something and that she was being obedient to God when she made that offering. Lord I know you were moving with her last night and you gave her the message she needed to hear. Please help her to believe that she did experience your presence last night. Holly had notice he was missing and found him at the altar praying; she put her hand on his shoulder gently. He glanced up to her smiling. Her eyes held something he had never seen before, it made him rise and pull her to him to hold her close. She smiled just leaning against him wondering how he felt about what she did last night. She also wondered about what the voice had told her.

"How are you feeling this morning, Holly?"

"Great, very rested. But I also feel an excitement I have never felt before."

"Oh? Over what?"

"I think you know." He nodded understanding; her eyes spoke many questions.

"Would you like some questions answered?"

"Yes, but I would prefer to discuss this when we are actually alone."

"We can go into the den, the monsters and villagers will not follow." She nodded.

He led her deep into the den to a room that would be considered theirs by the pack. It was comfortable with the animal furs on the floor; a candle lit the area so they could see each other. They lay down together cuddling. "Now, what would you like to know my alpha female?" She blushed slightly at the title.

"Well I want to know what I felt last night? I felt something move me to the altar."

"It was the Holy Spirit. He often shows up at gatherings in the Father's name."

"What did he mean read his word?"

"The Bible is His Word. By doing so you will understand his way of doing things and what he has in store for the world. You will also understand the love he has for you and his power."

"Why did he say he was Yahweh?"

"Yahweh is a title, some think it's a name but he never told us his name. Besides a child does not call his parents by their name. It's disrespectful. Yahweh means the eternal one or something close to that anyway. It's actually a Hebrew word, which is what was primarily spoken in the Old Testament. But in the New Testament, Greek was the primary language. The Father has many names, and His Son also has many names. As does the Holy Spirit."

"But I thought you only had one God…?"

"We do… its difficult to explain at times and seems odd. Basically the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit are part of a trinity. They are three separate entities yet they are all God, one God. The best way to explain it is this. Steam, water, and ice are all forms of water. Three separate forms yet they are the same element." Holly watched him a moment then nodded.

"I think I understand. They are all God but different forms of him. And they have many names."

"Yes, things will become easier as the Spirit reveals things to you. He has already lifted the blindness from your eyes in more ways then one. And I know if you continue to seek him and understanding of him, he will show you what you seek. There is a verse that says 'ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find' it is the truth with him. I have read my bible hundreds of times yet I discover something new each time I read of it, the Spirit has shown me things deeper then I could have imagined when I first started reading it."

"What do you mean in more way then one he has lifted my blindness?"

"You were blind physically by his doing for disobedience. But you were born spiritually blind. You could not see His Truth. When he gave you back your physical sight he also opened your spiritual eyes to see His Truth. The villagers will be confused and unable to see the Truth you now see."

"They will reject me…"

"Perhaps, but you can help them to have their spiritual eyes opened if you are willing to talk to them. Look at the miracles surrounding you that they witnessed. They saw your sight taken and then restored. They saw you engulfed in fire, yet were not harmed by those flames. Just as they saw me struck by lightning and completely healed by it."

"I am not sure that would make them believe…"

"You would be surprised. Miracles like that do not happen in my world…yet people come to believe with out them."

"Why don't they happen?" She seemed very curious, he could see the fire of zeal in her eyes.

"A lot of times people do not have enough faith to have them happen. And a lot of people are afraid of what God may ask them to do. He will not force them to do things but he will try to guide them. A lot of people are afraid to be in filled by the Holy Spirit because they fear doing something out of the ordinary like speaking in tongues. Often times its those who are persecuted who are the strongest believers and have the most things happen around them." She nodded understanding.

"Genki… After what I heard, saw, and felt last night I can't deny your God is real. I never felt that when I worshiped my goddess. And even the magic I used didn't have that much power. I understand now why the Father showed me that vision and had you read that record in His Word. I have been worshiping a false god, and wasting my time." He could see the zeal intensify in her eyes and knew she now believed in his Father and was read for the next step.

"Holly, do you wish to convert and worship the Father instead?" his voice gentle as he watched her intently. She smiled and nodded.

"Yes, I do want that. I am tired of worshiping a false god. I want to worship the true God." He nodded; he pulled her into an embrace.

"Then surrender your heart to him and pray to him telling him that you realize your mistake that you have sinned against him, and that you want to be forgiven. And ask for guidance in what he wants you to do. Pray this in Jesus name. It is His Son that gave us this ability to pray to the Father. But you must end your prayers with 'in Jesus name' for him to receive them." She pulled back looking into his eyes then nodded. She leaned against him again resting her head on his chest and she began to pray.

Father, I know I was wrong now. I worshiped a false god and wasted my time on something that was not beneficial. I know now that I have sinned against you in more ways then one and was disobedient to your warnings. Please forgive me and help me to know what you want me to do next. I surrender my heart to you. In Jesus name… Amen. She smiled feeling a greater fire within her heart then she had felt moments ago. She knew she was forgiven. "Genki was does Amen mean? It was my final word but I don't know why…"

"It's a Hebrew word meaning 'May it be so' its usually the final word of a prayer. The Spirit obviously told you it. He often helps us to pray and will even pray for us when we haven't the words to utter." She seemed surprised that she had said something similar to that ending her prayers to the false goddess she had worshiped. Genki sensed her thoughts and smiled. "Often times fake gods and goddesses are worshiped in ways similar to the truth but not quite the truth. Its one of the enemies deceptions to keep us from seeing the truth." She nodded understanding; she knew so little before but now she recalled verses she had read and understood them in ways she had not before.

"Genki I want to know more, to understand more."

"You will if you seek it, you will if you ask it." He smiled kissing her forehead.

"Father, I want to know you more, to know your ways... please show me." she spoke softly yet clearly making her intention clear. Genki smiled, tears flowing. She looked up at him confused by his tears.

"Tears of joy Holly." He nuzzled her lovingly, "I am very happy that you see the truth and want to know more." She smiled returning the nuzzling; she began to cry herself unsure as to why the tears fell but not questioning it. After a few minutes Genki looked into her eyes, seeing her zeal he asked gently,

"Would you like to read the Word of God together?"

"I think you know the answer." He smiled, leaning in to kiss her softly.

"Yes, I believe I do, you eyes told me."

He rose leading her out of the den into the field where the others waited for them. The whole village was waiting watching expectedly. Holly looked around at them, seeing that they all looked to her. She knew she would have been trying to leave their sight before but now she stood strong next to Genki. She had regained her strength that she had briefly in her youth. The headman stepped forward and spoke now.

"Holly, why did you make that offering last night, the Mother will not forgive this." Holly wanted to laugh but she didn't; before she even thought she was speaking.

"I made the offering because it was the right thing to do. The Father gave me my sight back; the words I spoke were true. I am very grateful to Him to have my sight restored. But more now I realize he did more then restore my physical sight. He opened my spiritual eyes to see things I never could before, things I never understood are clear now. He spoke to me when I was surrounded in fire, telling me not to fear him and that he would heal me completely if I seek to know him. After seeing such miracles I can't deny the Father's existence. I know what he said is true, and he does have the power to heal me." the villagers all wore a look of utter confusion and shock. Holly looked to Genki a moment then back and made a simple statement that completely stunned them. "I have decided to convert, after feeling what I did while in the Father's prescience I know he is the true God. I have given my heart, soul, mind, and life to Him." The headman looked to be in complete shock he had know Holly to be the most faithful of all those who followed the Mother but now she had converted.

"I do not understand Holly, you have been the most faithful of all of us…"

"I found out the hard way I was worshiping a false god." Her voice gentle and calm.

"Are you a fool, you will be killed for those words?"

"I am not a fool, but I was. I would like you all to see what I can see but as long as you are stubborn you will not be able to see spiritually. Can you deny the Fathers existence? Deny his power?" her voice still calm, despite the attacks. The village discussed a moment. Genki just watched letting the spirit guide Holly's words know she must be the one to talk to them.

"We can't deny, we have seen supernatural events unfold and that after testing Genki's words we could not prove him wrong."

"That doesn't mean he is the one doing this." The headman's wife piped up.

"Perhaps" Genki finally spoke, "but what other power could do these things. What other prescience could guide Holly to make an offering and pray at the altar of another god. You felt the spirit around us. You all felt unease, tense, and very afraid deep inside last night." He looked to the headman directly now. "You headman, thought that there was a spirit there that was moving through the crowd and speaking to those present. You also thought of how you had felt the same fear you felt that night only one other time. And that was when you were a young boy living with your grandparents on their farm. You thought that your grandmother had died because you couldn't rouse her from her sleep in her favorite chair. Come to find out that you had lost your voice because you had insisted on going outside when it was cold with no coat." The headman's eyes showed total shock. The whole village looked at him, even his wife.

"How did you know about that? How could you possibly know…?"

"I know because I was told. To prove to you my Father is real." He looked to Holly who nodded; they then walked to the pack and began a song of joy. Tiger could tell by the harmony and the pitch that it carried much joy in it. As they howled neighboring packs joined their song. When the song ended Holly felt ecstatic. She wanted to run and jump in the field, and play with everyone. Genki smiled and whispered. "Play with them." She smiled in return and howled getting the packs attention then took off into the field and calling the others. The youngsters eagerly played with her. Holly switched to all fours gracefully, enjoying her body's gifts finally feeling at peace with them. Genki looked back to the villagers with a smile "Our faith give us a fire within that can cause joy in the depths of pain and defeat. It's a flame that can not be put out." He joined them just a gracefully as Holly. He tackled Star Thunder who in turn jumped Holly. Once they were done playing Genki howled calling them to hunt with him. Holy moved next to him and ran beside him as the whole pack followed into the woods. Leaving the monsters stunned and the villagers confused. Tiger shook his head then smirked.

"She has finally accepted what she is fully and understands him now. I already knew she would convert, I just didn't know when." Tiger walked back to the house with his brother, the rest returning home in their own time to think things over.

Holly enjoyed being able to run with the pack, she even loved the hunt. She ate of the kill with out fear now and Genki came over to nuzzle her after they had cleaned up. The pack was laying in a meadow very glad to be away from the village. They all were involved with something spiritual right now. Whether it be prayer, talking to the elders, talking about experiences, or just talking to the Father. Holly and Genki were with Star Thunder talking with him about the villagers.

"I believe they will see the Truth." Star thunder stated simply.

"As do I, but it may take some time." Genki smiled to Holly.

"I know I will have to show them the way. I was told that while I spoke to them earlier. I spoke before I even knew what I was going to say."

"The spirit often speaks through us, giving us the words that we need to say." Star Thunder nodded confirming her statement. "You will be the one to lead them onto the true path."

"I will help you Holly, but only when I am allowed." He smiled to Genki and nodded.

"That's why you didn't speak until I stopped."

"Yes, I was told not to." He nuzzled her. Star Thunder smiled at the two.

"Let the spirit guide you and you will succeed. Do not fear what is ahead. You may be persecuted or rejected. Do not fear it."

"I won't. Not when I know I have the pack. Not when I know I have Genki… and I have the Father." Genki smiled proudly to her, very proud of her for having such faith.

When the pack returned mid morning they dispersed to do the work they usually did. Genki went to work and Holly went back to the ranch house. Rain Paws was very happy to see her. Tiger and Greywolf had been watching him and Marie in her absence. When Genki walked in Larry seemed confused but said nothing when Genki went about his work. Genki made several new wire wrapped pieces and some silver pieces to sell. He then went to where Larry sat.

"I know you have questions for me. Whether they are for your book or not." Larry seemed unsure of why he had phased his statement that way.

"Yes I do. Many in fact." Genki just smiled.

"Ask away." While Genki was being pelted with questions Holly was being questioned as well. Only her friends questioned her. They didn't understand the sudden change in her. Tiger and Greywolf seemed to understand it to some degree.

"Holly why did you do that?! He made you didn't he, he put a spell on you!" Suezo bellowed accusingly.

"No, Suezo it was not a spell. No one made me do anything." Her voice calm despite her hands having to cover he ears momentarily. Marie and Rain Paws were upstairs taking a nap. She wondered if the noise would wake them. "Suezo please don't yell you will wake the children. Besides I am sitting right next to you." He looked guilty a moment, he felt so angry and scared. "Suezo, if you want to know why I did that then you have to let go of what you think you know as fact. I was told directly by the Father this time the that if I wanted to know him and what he has planned for this world that I must become his child like Genki has. The fire you saw was Him; it was His power and prescience. Despite the fact that I should have feared the flames I didn't."

"Holly, he spoke directly to you?" Granity seemed interested now.

"Yes, directly into my mind and heart. And I know what He said is true, He will heal me completely. I don't know when but I know He will use it to help others when He does it. Just as He has with everything else He has shown us."

"You mean he did those things deliberately to show us his power?"

"Yes, He wanted you know He was real. So He showed you something you couldn't just write off as your imagination."

"Is he guiding you now?" Tiger asked out of the blue making the others look at him a moment.

"Yes, He is. And before you say it Suezo I am allowing Him to guide me. I don't have the knowledge to answer all of your questions but He does." Granity nodded understanding makes sense Holly only just converted she wouldn't know more in-depth things. But how does he guide her…

"How is he guiding you?"

"He tells me the answers you seek. Gives me the words to clearly explain them." She saw looks of amazement and confusion.

"Well I am not sure what to think. We have seen too much to say he doesn't exist. But I am not certain I can believe he is the true god." Hare spoke thinking out loud. Holly glanced to Tiger who had a different look in his eyes.

"Tiger, you have already begun to see past what we did consider fact. You want to know the truth. Seek and you shall find." Tiger looked surprised by the statement.

"How did you know what I was thinking…?"

"It wasn't a thought, it's a decision." Holly corrected, "I already knew you understood more then the others. You are more open to new things." Tiger sighed and nodded admitting he was open to the possibility. Holly closed her eyes a moment making the others wonder what she was doing. When she opened them again she smiled to Tiger.

"I have been told to give you a message. You will understand it though others may not. Continue with your hunt, the successful hunter is the one who seeks and doesn't stop until he finds what he is looking for. Keep seeking dear Tiger and you will find what you are looking for." Tiger seemed surprised again, then nodded.

"I understand. Thank you." He rose and walked out of the room to have some time to himself to seek and think. The others just stared after him. Holly smiled and walked into the kitchen to get ready for dinner.

By the time Genki returned home Larry, Athena, and Harvey had questioned him. His interrogators had been surprised by his answers and his calmness. He didn't feel tired at all, and had made a very special gift for Holly at the shop that day. More then one actually but only one he would show her when he got home. The other would have to wait for the right timing. Genki was grateful for the dinner Holly had prepared by the time he got home. Holly greeted him with a smile, silently telling him they would talk later. With everyone at the table Genki and Holly prayed to the Father. Marie also did to the monsters surprise. Genki and Holly knew the spirit had guided her. After dinner Genki sat with Holly on the couch relaxing and talking about a few things. Genki told Holly about his work and that he had been interrogated. Holly giggled mentioning her own interrogation. The monsters seemed surprised that neither had a problem with all the questions. They didn't understand why they were so calm about everything.

Greywolf and sought out his brother after dinner, using the excuse he was taking Tiger's dinner to him. He found Tiger alone looking deep in thought. Setting the blow down in front of his brother he lay down ready to talk things over. He too had understood the meaning of that message.

"Brother, have you found what you seek yet, or are you still on the hunt?" Tiger glanced up form eating with a smirk.

"I am still hunting but if you would join me the hunt might go faster." Greywolf nodded.

"I too understood what she said, I will join you in this hunt. I wish to know the truth as well."

"I am glad I'm not alone little brother."

"Maybe we understand because we have always been more alert and open to things. I know I noticed the power surrounding them soon after their offering. I never felt that when Holly worshiped the Mother. It made me think that Genki was correct, he has always seen things we could not. And had to show us them the hard way."

"That is very true. It's our turn to help the others see. I think Granity will be the one I talk to next. She seems open to the possibility." Tiger smiled as his brother nodded.

"I believe she is indeed."

Hare came to sit on the couch across from the couple, Granity joining him. Genki smiled to them both warmly knowing they had more questions.

"Genki, did Larry ask you about this morning?" Hare asked very curious.

"Yes, he did. So did Athena and Harvey."

"And all their questions didn't bother you?" Granity asked. Mocchi came over just confused by the whole mess. Golem smiled and sat down, while Suezo grumbled to himself as he found a spot to sit.

"No, they didn't. I expected them after last night." He smiled to Holly, nuzzling her. She smiled in return.

"Guys if you have more questions you can ask them. They don't bother either of us." The monsters just stared at them a moment.

"Alright, then why do you think you will be healed Holly?"

"Simple, because the Father said he would heal me. I believe him. I don't know when it will happen but I know it will happen." Granity was amazed by her simple faith.

"I am not sure how you can know that." Holly looked to Genki not sure how to phrase her answer; he understood and spoke for her.

"Granity sometimes it hard to put faith into words. We both have faith that the Father will heal Holly completely. Its that faith that makes us so sure of ourselves and of what we believe." Holly nodded in agreement with his words then rested her head on his shoulder. She seemed somewhat tired now; probably because of everything she had been through that day. Genki took notice to this and smiled gently. Granity too noticed,

"Holly if you're tired we can wait till morning to ask you anything further."

"That'd be nice thank you." About then Tiger and Greywolf wandered in noting that the couple was heading towards bed. Tiger smiled and walked into the living room where the rest of the monsters were gathered.

"Where have you been?" Hare smirked asking sarcastically.

"Outside thinking or should I say seeking." He noted that Suezo looked upset yet Granity seemed very interested. "I did a lot of thinking on what Holly said and everything that has happened. I and my brother both agree that was should leave Holly be. It's her choice and that it's the right one. She seems, happier now; more at peace then before. We should support her not interrogate her. She has been very patient with us and so has Genki." Granity nodded in agreement making Tiger smile.

"You're right. We are wearing her out with all our questions. And she does seem happier and more relaxed. She is also more confident, more so then I have ever known her to be." All the monsters agreed with her on that.

"We can talk more in the morning, we go to bed now." Golem said in his usual manner.

"Yeah chi, my head hurt from all this thinking chi." They all laughed at that, Mocchi was not known for his willingness to think hard on things. They all head to their beds, knowing there would be a lot of tension in the village when they woke, but Holly and Genki were the ones who would face that head on.