A/N: Hey peeps! We're back and no we're not going to destroy the world...yet :P But seriously, sorry this is still a lil on the short side, I'll try to convince my dear friend Erin Bloodrein Sage (whose stories are really good and you should all go check them out) to make the next chapter longer. Until then, please read and review and tell us what you think in the box at the end. With much love, toodles!

-Liz-

I stared with wide eyes at Draco after her statement. Loke wanted Erin's permission for say what now? I was so confused, but from the look of utter shock on Erin's face I could tell it was big.

-Erin-

I couldn't breath.

'He wants to be human?'

I thought. I felt a type of pressure lift from my shoulders only to be replaced with another. Loke wanted to be human to be with me, wanting to be human required the loss of his home and power.

"Can we hang it up and back up for those of us who are new to this little conversation?"

Liz asked. Draco turned around to face her.

"So Loke can become human? Just like that?"

Liz asked and Draco stood.

"A human must take his place, the Zodiac Spirits are immortal beings and can not just leave their gates as easily as it sounds."

Draco explained.

"Wait a minute, if that's the case then who is going to take Loke's place?"

Liz asked confused, looking between Draco and Erin.

"A human worthy. A man with respect towards all others and the ability to make decisions that may cost him his own life. The Lion is a magnificent creature, one of pride and great strength. To find a replacement for Leo will be a very hard task but doable just the same."

-Liz-

I could barely believe what I was hearing, but one look at Erin's face told me this was real and not some joke.

"So, what would happen if you couldn't find a replacement?"

I asked, trying to get a view at this thing from every angle.

"I am the most powerful of all the spirits. I created the gates, the keys, the contracts. I've never preformed this spell before, but I do know that if no replacement can be found Loke must remain a spirit."

Draco explained.

"I see."

I said thoughtfully.

"Does the replacement have to be male?"

I asked. Draco looked down as if thinking before nodding.

"I don't see why it couldn't be a female."

She said.

"Hmm."

I said as I crossed my arms and frowned in thought.

"You said someone who respects others and can make really important decisions right?"

I asked as I started to get someone in my mind who might be able to take Loke's place so he could be with Erin.

Draco gave me a quizzical look before responding to my question.

"Yes."

She said and I saw Erin was also looking at me confused.

"I think I know someone who can take Loke's place. I can call her and you can be here to talk to her if you wish."

I said as I pulled out my cell phone and started going through my contacts list.

"Who Liz?"

Erin's voice was still a little shaky from earlier, but was now filled with curiosity more than anything else. Draco watched me and I couldn't help but smile at her question and both of their curious expressions.

"Shikari."