I don't own Morganville.

(Amelie's pov)

"Have a seat", I gestured to the chair opposite of me. I kept my icy gaze piercing, and on the winged man before me. Though his own expression looked friendly and open, there was no mistaking the glint in his eyes.

Anger, was evident in those eyes and it was clear to me that one push in the wrong direction would set him off. "Thank you, but... let's say we skip the formalities and you tell me exactly why you summoned me here." His tone was challenging and though this angered me greatly I knew Morganville was not in any shape for war. I would avoid it unless it was absolutely unavoidable.

I was sure that eventually things would end with war... but for now I wished to hold the peace. "Chogan we both know why I have called you here. I do not appreciate you harassing one of my people." I made sure to keep my tone calm despite the anger I felt coursing through me.

He scoffed in response, "Amelie your a wise women you should know better than to question me. Now... this may be your town but make no mistake I will not allow you to just question me. Claire is mine for she is Morrighan! I will not allow anyone or thing to get in my way!"

I stayed blank as he ranted and slamned his fist on my desk. "Now then I will excuse you for angering me this one time." With that the crow gracefully exited the room. It was only once I was sure he was gone that I slamned my own fist down on my desk not caring that it broke in half.

"Well then is this a bad time my lady?" My head snapped towards the portal. "Oliver tell me have you found any news on our winged friend!?" I cringed at the desperate tone in my own voice.

My unbeating heart nearly jumped to life when a rare smile spread across his face. "I am Oliver, of course I found out what we need to be ahead of these fools." I grasped his shoulders, "Tell me!" I commanded not in the mood for waiting.

He raised a brow in response which I ignored. After a few seconds he sighed, "well..." He started only to be cut off by a portal opening. Through it came a beaming Myrnin and a fidgety Claire, "We found it !" Myrnin stated while waving a book in the air. I glanced at Oliver who seemed very annoyed by not only being interrupted but having someone else find the solution as well.

"All of you will tell me what you found and from there we will decide what to do." I finally stated managing to reclaim my calm and dignity. I simply swept out of the room knowing they would follow as I led them to the secret room in kept for delicate meetings. I knew here our conversation would remain safe.

Once in I gestured to the table, I of course took the head. Oliver took the chair to my side as he was my second in command. Claire and Myrnin decided to take the seats opposite of us. It was quiet for a second before Oliver declared he would go first.

It didn't phase Claire however Myrnin being ever the child sometimes despite his age looked ready to protest. Claire seeming to sense the tension quickly grabbed his hand. It was odd that it was only now that I realized they needed each other, they seemed to complete the other and make each other better. I quickly brought my attention back to Oliver who was now beginning to talk.

" The key is Claire..." imediatly Myrnin objected. "You bastard we will not be using Claire!" Myrnin objected now out of his seat looking over Oliver who looked annoyed to say the least.

(Claire's pov)

I tried to grab holed of Myrnins arm but he kept waving the damned thing around while he ranted. Oliver who had merely sneered the whole time finally stood up. "Will you listen you damned jealous fool! You are just worried Claire may leave you, but your jealousy has no room here when we discuss strategy!" Oddly enough I agree with Oliver which was a very rare occurrence, me agreeing with Oliver.

We didn't have time for arguing amongst ourselves, "Myrnin sit down please we need to hear out every option first... don't let your feelings cloud your judgment." He seemed to pout at me scolding him but finally sat back down, only this time he pulled me out of My own chair and onto his lap. Once it was quiet Oliver also returned to his seat. "As I was saying the key lays with Claire who is the reincarnation of his lover. In order to break the curse of his immortality Claire will have to kill him."

I nearly threw up at the thought of that. Yes I have killed when needed but, something about this seemed different. Yet at the same time I wanted him gone. "Claire please tell us what it is you and Myrnin found?"