Elementor: Maybe…I don't know.
DreadedCandiru2: Yeah, he's lucky to be alive.
Phoenix Warehouse Productions: Yeah, soon enough, Lynn Sr. will get his ass handed to him. Yeah, it's not going to be good.
Enjoy the next chapter. Also, the Loud family might only be mentioned, or make a small appearance towards the end of this chapter. This chapter is going to be focused mainly on Mr. Grouse and the Council members.
Henry sat on the chair as the two Council Members sat on the couch in front of him. The two looked around before looking at the old Vampire and the woman spoke, "So…Henry, you calling us most be important. And what had one of our most valued Hunters so spooked? You took on some of the most wanted out there without batting an eye, you've taken many under your wing, you…pardon me, lost…her the evening you were going to turn her and-"
"I understand, Councilwoman, but…I received a call from one of my former Apprentices and he sounded troubled," the two Council members looked confusion and Henry took a deep breath and shook his head, "I haven't heard from him since he went out on his own and-"
"Who, Henry? Who contacted you?" the man questioned and Henry narrowed his eyes, "Henry, if you're wasting our time, we'll have no choice but to-"
"It was Shou," the two stared at the old Vampire in disbelief, "As I said, he sounded like he was in trouble when he contacted me. After my Apprentices leave from my training, I don't hear from them ever again, and now that Shou is contacting me, I have a reason to be worried,"
"Henry, this is a big accusation. His father was one of the most violent Rogues in history, and you're telling us he contacted you?" Henry nodded, "But why? You said so yourself, once a trainee leaves, you don't hear from them again, and now, out of the blue, Shou, of all the Apprentices you've had in the past, he's the one to contact you?"
"And I'll say it again, he sounds worried. And if there's one thing I know about Shou is this, when something is bothering him, it's bound to be terrible."
"And what do you want us to do about this?" the man arched a brow, "We can't leave the Council like that, you're enjoying your retirement…mostly, and-"
"I was hoping you can send a small team out to find and retrieve him before something happens." The room fell silent as the Council Members stared at the elderly man with narrowed eyes, "I understand I am asking for a lot, but after taking his father down and taking him under my wing, I see him as the son I didn't have and-"
"Henry, you now as well as the entire Monster Community that asking for something like that is impossible. We need our Hunters out in the fields, looking for potential threats that linger in the world." The woman inhaled deeply before standing up, "And besides, you have those three young Lycans to watch over, do you not?"
"Yes, but Shou…he's-"
"We know, Henry, but it's out of our power." The man frowned and Henry sighed and slowly nodded, "Shou is almost 800-years-old. Whatever is troubling him, we're sure he could-"
"Hold on a second, Michael, Henry does seem deeply concern about his former Apprentice. And Shou did help bring in a number of Rogues in his early years,"
"Bianca, you can't be suggesting what I think you're suggesting."
"We'll send a team of three to see what is troubling Shou and we'll have them bring him back if necessary. If he has contacted Henry, then it must be important." The woman looked at Henry with slightly narrowed eyes, "But if this Lycan is wasting our time, Henry, it will be both of your heads, do I make myself clear?"
"Crystal…thank you," the two nodded before the three stood up and Henry led the two Councilpersons out of the house.
Henry watched as the two climbed into the black Impala before the vehicle drove down the street in a hurry. Taking a deep breath, Henry shook his head and rubbed the top of his head, "Shou, what in the hell have you gotten yourself into and why are you contacting me now?"
"Who's Shou?" he jumped in a panic and looked down to see Luna, Luan and Lincoln looking up at him in confusion, "Who's Shou, Mr. Grouse? And why were members of the Council here? What happened?" Henry placed a hand on his chest as he panted slightly.
Looking down at the three, he narrowed his eyes and hissed, "Are you three trying to give an old Vampire a heart attack?" the three flinched and rapidly shook their heads, "Didn't your parents teach you not to sneak up on people like that?"
"Whoa, we're sorry dude, but we were just wondering if everything was okay," Luna said, holding up her hands defensively, "Lincoln told us about the Council, and how strict they can be…if you reported us to them because we were related and-"
"Even if I did, they can't do anything…not that they would anyways." The three looked at their elderly neighbor in confusion as a frown formed a cross his face and he shook his head, "No…I received a call the other day and I was concerned, so I contacted the Council and set this meeting up."
"And who called you? This Shou person?" Luan arched a brow, "Who is Shou? And what's so special about him?"
Henry sighed and shook his head, "He's no one you have to worry yourselves over, kids. Just go home and spend some time with your family…and keep that arrogant father of yours in check. Apparently it takes more than a few verbal warnings and a certain stubborn wolf to break through his hard head." The three frowned and nodded before they turned and walked back to the house.
Henry looked up as the sun began to disappear in the horizon and he narrowed his eyes, "What in the hell have you gotten yourself into, Shou? I've taught you everything you know and you're contacting me? It best be important otherwise the Council will mound both our heads," he turned and walked back into the house, closing and locking the door behind him.
Okay, his apprentice will not make an appearance in this story, but rather one of the future sequels, but he will still be referenced. Also, this story is nearing the end and then Phoenix and I will talk about the third installment. As always enjoy everyone and please let me know what you all think.