...hey guys! Chapter 22 everyone! Enjoy!

Previously on Dark Veins:

"I'm Jessica Queen, Princess of Sky City, daughter of Queen Isa and King Soren." Jesse retorted.

Ashlynn's eyes twitched.

'That was why he liked her, because she was a princess. Seriously? I swear Lukas Stone will pay for that. I will break him and Princess Jessica apart. Even if it kills me.'Ashlynn thought as she smirked.

"So Princess Jessica. What's next?"Ashlynn asked sweetly.

Jesse face turned into a growl. "Don't call me Jessica!"she shouted.

"We have to find Soren and the others, that's what's next."Lukas replied.

(No one's POV)

"Where's Lukas?"James asked, noting to himself that the blond guy wasn't there.

The Golden Archer looked at Xara for an explanation. The former admin shrugged.

"How the hell am I supposed to know? My son literally just took his bow and left!"she shouted in rage.

James held his hands up in defense. "Don't need to get angry at me, geez. I'm just asking."he said as he gave Xara a straight face.

Xara rolled her eyes. "Well I suppose it's better then mister killer over here."she said, jabbing a finger at Soren.

"It was one time! Xara!"Soren defended himself, well, at least tried to.

Petra raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"What happened to make you hate Soren? I mean, I do too but that's because he did something that I'll never forgive him for."Petra said, looking at Xara.

"He murdered an innocent fluffy pillow! The little shitface got what he deserved. He can go jump in a hole and we cover it with dirt and take out a sword and stab him and-"she got cut off by all the shocked looks everyone gave her.

*A/N: Imagine Xara is in Lukas's spot. I love this part...best part in story mode ever! XD! And Ivor's face omg! It's so funny!*

*#ivorandlukasaresavages*

"Woah, I know we hate Soren but man, Xara seriously?"James said in shock.

Xara rubbed her neck sheepishly. "Heh, sorry. Got carried away there."she said.

Petra shook her head, smiling.

"Like mother, like son. Lukas said something similar to that when we were at Sky City helping Isa out. Aiden and the Blaze Rods got into so much trouble by her, we were so happy he was gone from our lives."Petra rambled on, Soren catching what she said.

"Isa."Soren whispered.

Xara, having extreme hearing, heard him and smiled. Even though she was and at him for killing a pillow, she was happy Isa was alive.

Petra then realized she said to much. "Oops, heh. Sorry Soren, I forgot."she said as she rubbed her neck.

"Aiden. What did he do this time?"Xara sighed heavily.

He was the one son who managed to get into trouble way to often. While she loved both her sons, she always favored Lukas. He was always the good one, helping out everyone. Xara admired that about her eldest son.

"You know how he and Lukas were apart of a group called the Ocelots. Well, Aiden kicked Lukas out when he joined us shortly after Project Witherstorm started. Aiden then renamed the Ocelots to the Blaze Rods and became the leader, hating Jesse to death. If he could kill her, he would've done so a long time ago. After the Sky City Incident, he was punished by Isa, Queen of Sky City, and sent away to prison there. Lukas actually said something similar to what you said earlier about Soren, about Aiden and we all stood there with shocked faces. If there's one thing I don't know, it's how the heck Aiden and Lukas knew each other."Petra explained.

Xara was on the verge to collapse but stayed strong.

"Good to know my sons hated each other. Charming."she said the last part sarcastically.

Petra blinked. "Your sons? YOU'RE AIDEN'S MOM?!"she yelled loudly.

Soren had to cover his ears as did James. Petra stood there in shock.

"Wait so that means Lukas and Aiden know each other because their brothers? Wow."she replied.

James went to comfort Petra as Soren hesitated to comfort Xara but a glare from James told him so. He comforted Xara by hugging her.

"Thank you Soren."she whispered.

Soren nodded. "No problem Xara, anything for a friend."he remarked.

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"Are we there yet?"asked Ashlynn for the millionth time.

Jesse groaned and Lukas facepalmed. "No!"they said in unison.

They looked at each other and blushed.

"Will you quit asking every flipping HOUR!"Jesse screamed in frustration.

Glacier nudged Jesse in her arm as Jesse placed a hand, calming down.

"Jess it's okay. We're almost there."Lukas squinted his eyes.

He could see his mom being comforted by Jesse's dad, he glanced at Jesse. Jesse saw what he was staring at and growled. The trio and the dragons trudged forward. Onyx flapping his black wings above Jesse's head.

Lukas walked up to his mom and Soren, clearing his throat.

"Mom."he said while Ashlynn gave him a dirty look.

"Soren."Jesse said bitterly.

Xara stood up and immediately hugged her eldest son, pushing Soren away from her. Soren stared at Jesse before he hung his head down in shame.

"Jessica, let me explain please?"he pleaded his daughter.

She held a hand up. "Never Soren. I recall telling you that I'm done. With you."she said lowly.

Petra's ears perked up when she heard Jesse's voice.

"Jesse! Is that you?"she asked as she stood up and walked over to Jesse.

Jesse saw her and smiled. "Woah! Petra! It's good to see you after 2 years!"she told the redhead.

Petra laughed. "Says the girl who disappeared with her boyfriend."she said, grinning like a doofus.

Jesse rolled her eyes. "Whatever Petra."she said.

"What happened with you and Soren and why did he call you Jessica? Wait, Jessica? Isn't that what Isa said."Petra asked a bunch of questions.

Green eyes widened. "Mom."she whispered.

"And what's with the dragons and bird? Last time I checked, neither of you two had that."Petra continued to ask questions, ignoring what Jesse said.

"All will be explained in due time Petra. For now, let's get some rest, we have a big day ahead of us."Lukas said, wrapping an arm around Jesse's shoulders.

Petra smirked and grinned like a Cheshire Cat. "Sure we do."she said.

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Chapter 22 everyone! Hoped you enjoy! Also how do you think Isa and Soren will meet again? Comment down below your thoughts.

23 will be out soon!

Well, now the reunion happened! XD! About time it did! But Ashlynn still wants Lukesse gone and now is very jealous.

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-Ellie