The next morning was spent in silence, at least from Grell. Ever since William's little remark, the redhead had given him the silent treatment; which surprisingly William did not enjoy. He tried to get a word out of Grell's mouth by asking him simple questions, like what he wanted for breakfast; but Grell wouldn't budge. Even as William prepared for work, Grell wouldn't make a peep.

"I'm tired of this nonsense! Grell, please take to me!" William begged. Grell glanced over at William as he rocked Ella in his arms, "Grell please speak to me. You know I'm sorry; I was just joking with you. I now realize it was at a terrible time; we were discussing something important. Please forgive me," Grell's glare softened and he smiled.

"All I needed was a sincere apology," Grell mumbled as he walked up to William. William wrapped his arms around Grell and their daughter; he smiled slightly as looked down at the child.

"Where is William?" William asked.

"He's sleeping. Ella was already awake and was fussing about, I didn't want her to wake her brother up," Grell said softly. William kissed the child's forehead.

"Take care of them. I'll be back as soon as possible…and watch out for the association, I don't know what they might do if they find out about the children…" William said somberly. Grell nodded in reply and kissed his reaper, "I'll be back soon love," and with that, William left to work.

William did not like having to leave his newborns so soon, but he had to make sure as if nothing was going on. When William arrived at the dispatch, the building was in ruins. Shinigamis were running around with papers flying everywhere, desks were over turned, and scythe were scattered about the floor. William's mouth hung open in shock.

"WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED?!" William shouted. All the reapers stopped in their tracks and looked at William with fear. Ronald Knox scurried up to William.

"Boss what are ya doin' 'ere?!" Ronald asked frantically.

"Coming into work? What else?" William asked quite confused. Ronald looked around before returning his focus back to the ravenette.

"The association is 'ere, they're lookin' for ya! They said somethin' 'bout Grell and murder!" Ronald told him. William's eyes flew open.

"What! Are they still here? Did they go to my home to search for Grell?!" William asked. William was an absolute panic. His children were in danger, Grell was in danger, and everything he loved was in danger.

From a hall to the right of William; Alan appeared. He saw William and knew exactly the situation. Alan rushed up to Ronald and William in hurry.

"Sir! The association hasn't left the building. However, it would be best if you left to protect Grell. I overheard some of the higher ups discussing Grell," Alan said, "Ronald and I will stay here and cover for you," William nodded and ran out of the dispatch.

Upon arriving to the house, William burst through the door; startling Grell.

"William! What are you doing here?!" Grell asked worried. William took Grell by his hands and looked around.

"Where are the babies?" William asked in a rushed tone.

"They're in their room. Will, what's going on…you're frightening me," Grell asked. William pulled Grell to his chest and wrapped a protective arm around him.

"The association is at the dispatch, they trashed the office and they are furious. They are coming. Don't leave my side, promise me," William explained plating kissed on Grell's head.

"The babies!" Grell cried. The redhead ran into the nursery; William following right behind. Grell picked the babies out from the cribs and held them close, "I can't lose them Will…" Grell whispered as gently rocked the infants. William wrapped himself protectively around his family.

"You're not going to lose them. I won't let it happen. Everything will be fine," William reassured, "I will protect you," William hugged Grell and the children tightly. William would not lose his family. He would protect them to his last breath.

After about an hour, there was knocking at the front door. Grell let out a small whimper at the sound. William kissed the redhead's cheek reassuringly.

"Don't you worry, daddy will protect you," William whispered. William turned and left the nursery; Grell hid in a closet with the babies. William went to the door and answered it calmly. Standing outside was Edward Masterson, looking rather angry.

"William T. Spears, I demand you tell me where the hellborn is," Edward growled. William kept a cool expression.

"You mean Sutcliff? I assure you sir, Sutcliff is far from here," William replied. Edward's eyebrow twitched.

"Really? Because I have information from Mr. Eric Slingby that the hellborn resides here," Masterson said. William was going ballistic on the inside. The next time he saw Slingby, he would pay, "He also told me that you mated with the creature and had offspring with it. I have come to eliminate the hellborn and the offspring," Damn you Slingby! William would behead that shit of a reaper.

"I cannot allow you to do that," William said matter-of-factly. The ravenette summoned his scythe, "You will not touch my family,"

"Tch. You were such an efficient Shinigami. It's a shame that thing corrupted you," The higher up spat. William scowled and positioned his death scythe at Edward's throat.

"For the last god damn time, Grell is not a thing," William growled as he pressed the blade into Masterson's throat. Edward gasped and summoned his death scythe, which resembled an axe. Edward kicked William back, sending him into the wall. William got back up and lunged at Edward; scythe first. William pulled the trigger and sent the rod clean through the higher ups shoulder.

"AH!" Masterson yelped. William flicked his wrist, causing his scythe to twist in his body; Edward howled in pain. A demented grin crossed William face. He would end Edward Masterson for threatening his family.

William ripped his scythe his scythe from Edward and aimed it above Edward's head. His finger loomed over the trigger. Seconds before William could pull the lever and kill Mr. Masterson; William heard a scream. This scream sounded much like Grell's. William looked over his shoulder and his heart stopped.

"Grell…" William uttered. Grell was held by a figure too familiar. The figure held a face framed by midnight black hair, and had glowing pink eyes; Sebastian Michaelis. H-how…? I-I killed him…didn't I? William thought as he watched the demon pet Grell's head, "Don't you touch my fiancé," William warned. The reaper stood up and glanced back down at Edward. The higher up had smirk on his face' this wasn't good at all, "I can't believe the association is working with a demon. Why go to such lengths to kill Grell?" Edward began to laugh, and his face morphed. William gasped and jumped away. Edward rose to his feet and gave a demonic grin towards Grell, "Why Edward?"

"Edward? You think the association would team up with a demon? Foolish reaper…" The creature spoke. No…this isn't right…he's not Edward Masterson…this is a demon…what's going on here?! William's mind was racing, then almost in a split second the mutation was over and everything became clear. The person before them was not Edward Masterson, no, it was…

"Claude,"

Here it is! The beginning of a plot twist. I'm sorry if it's a bit confusing in this chapter, all will become crystal clear in the next chapter! Review, favorite, and follow! Thank you! :3