"Oh Ruby, thank the gods. How are you feeling," Moka embraced her lightly, not wanting to accidentally hurt her in her weakened state.

"Do you want me to lie to make you feel better, or tell the truth, which will not make you feel better," Ruby was much more active than she should have been given how short a time she had been under treatment.

"It doesn't matter. We have you back. Fairy Tale is going to suffer so greatly for this. For what they did to you. I am so glad you are back," small tears trailed down the vampire's face.

Tsukune set his hand on his wife's back, "We should have known. I don't know why we didn't feel that something was off, why we didn't realize she felt different than you?"

"It's fine Tsukune. I'm here now, and I am seeing all of you again. I have everyone who is so dear to me, here in this room. I couldn't be any happier given the situation."

Moka looked at the still sleeping girl, "Ruby, she is..."

"She is my biological daughter. After they managed to seal my magic away, they used me as, entertainment. She was my second pregnancy, I don't want to talk about the others. I was surprised they didn't do anything about her, but they may have seen her as a way to keep me compliant."

"Oh my gods. Ruby, I am so... do you know," Moka didn't know how to phrase her question.

"I don't, and I don't care. I have her, and she means so much to me. She was probably the only thing that kept me from killing myself for all of these years. She may have been the only thing that kept me sane."

Kurumu took the witch's hand, "It doesn't matter. She is family. Nothing, not even if we found out her father was Kiria or Hokuto, would change that. She better be ready for a straight up Kurono spoiling when she is healthy."

"Um, you know how much we love having a new child in the family. She will never have to worry about anything again. She won't go hungry, and she won't know what to do with all the love that is going to be showered on her," Mizore added.

Yukari walked back in, "Ruby, I have good news. I just looked at both of your bloodworks. You looked like you were in much worse condition than you really are. That said, you are going to be in for a bit of a long recovery. You need extensive physical therapy, and I, I will talk about the psychological in private."

"Don't worry about my mental state. I had a decade of horrendous treatment to come to terms with what was happening. Now, enough about me. Tell me what is going on with the kids. You shuffled them out before they could say more than two words to me."

Tsukune chuckled, "Where do you want us to start?"

"How about how Tekeshi became such a hunk. Last I can remember he was a gangly, sickly looking child. What turned that around," Ruby giggle mischievously.

Yukari replied, "He got used to eating American portions, and do you remember what Moka's father was like. He grew out of what the illness he had did to his body, and I made sure that he took good care of himself. Machiko," Yukari had to sigh, "is what we call a walking sexual harassment lawsuit. I don't know where she got it, I was not that bad, and you know how prudish Fangfang can be."

"Yes, I can't figure where she might have gotten that. Mizore, how are the twins, have you ever decided to say who their father was," Ruby turned to the snow woman.

"They are, good. Yusa doesn't like speaking in full sentences, and Asusa is no longer a bully. I might as well say since everyone here already knows. Moka, convinced me and Tsukune that he should be their father, and then we slept together a few times until the test came up positive. When I saw we, I also mean her. It was, very fun."

Tsukune went beet red, "Mizore, do you really need to add embellishments every time you say it?"

"I still feel a little unappreciated for that, I thought most men would have been overjoyed by their wife pulling another gorgeous woman into bed with them. But, yes. I didn't want Mizore to miss her chance, and I couldn't think of another option at the time," Moka giggled at the man's discomfort.

"Some women get all the luck. Harumi," the witch was all smiles at this point.

"She is basically a prima donna. She had thought that Tekeshi was her destined one up until this. Also I am getting tired of her underwear bill. I don't know how many times I have had to come get her these last few months for new bras. She keeps outgrowing them faster than I did at her age. Even mother doesn't get it, though she thinks she keeps telling them to make them a little small so she looks perkier," Kurumu said shaking her head, then suddenly noticed Ruby looking down.

Yukari quickly spoke up, "Ruby, don't worry. As we get you fed back up and healthy you should be spilling out in no time."

"It isn't my boobs. I don't know what to do about Amethyst now. I hadn't thought about it, but she needs schooling. She needs to learn to interact with people. I never had a reason to think about any of this while I was imprisoned. I never thought we would get out of there," the voice she made was heart breaking.

"We will take care of that. Don't worry about being separated from her. We won't allow that. Mizore has been teaching first year for a few years now, and Tekeshi is almost a master of transportation spells. So he could take her to Hokkaido every morning for you, and bring her home. Or we could even move you in with Mizore when you are healthy enough. Right Mizore," Tsukune didn't like seeing her like this.

Mizore nodded, "I would love having you living with me. There are quite a few children in the village right now, so she would have playmates, and the area around the school knows what we are, so she wouldn't have to worry about people hating her for being yokai. Both of you would be safe."

"And then who would keep the paperwork for this place in order. I can only imagine that things have descended... I know that look. She kept things in good order didn't she? Don't hate her, they forced her to do it," Ruby softened her tone.

"She is still a Fairy Tale agent. Who knows what damage she has done. She fooled us for ten years. She made us believe that she was you, for ten years. She stole your life, she stole the memories that were rightfully yours. Why shouldn't we hate her," Tsukune unconsciously clenched his hand, and heard the tearing of Moka's tracksuit jacket.

"What you think, and the truth of it, are different. I only met her for a few hours, while they put the spell in place. She said that they had abducted her, because she was decently strong enough in magic they could make the spell self sustaining, rather than her having to return so that it could be redone. Elves, don't have the same idea of family that we do, since they almost never die. You didn't know they could die, did you," she said quietly.

"I was under the impression they couldn't. She made it seem like she was afraid of them making her feel pain for the rest of existence," Moka said.

"There is magic that can kill them, or the use of a certain type of wood to make a stake to drive through their heart. They killed her family. She may fear that they would do the same to her. Can you bring her here? I would like to speak to her."

"Why? Ruby, we plan to put her in a cell somewhere, and forget she exists. She can't escape punishment for what she has done, willingly or not. I won't let her," Tsukune was starting to get annoyed with the conversation.

"And, YOU, are not the one that was wronged. Her punishment, should come from me. I was the one who spent ten years in a cell, was raped countless times, and was put into this condition. Why do you think that, YOU, have any right to her punishment," for a woman in her condition, Ruby's strength had not been broken.

Tsukune simply walked form the room at her words. The other women in the room couldn't believe it. Tsukune had become much stronger and confident in the years since he had become a vampire, and he never backed away from anything, he never showed exactly how angry he ever became. Yet, he had backed down from a sickly woman who was bed bound.

"Ruby, I, I don't know what to say. Even I can't get him to back down when he is like that," Moka was amazed.

Ruby simply looked at the vampiress, "He still knows when he is wrong though."

It was about an hour before Tsukune returned, Galdia being led by Tekeshi and his sword in tow. The women had been fawning over a now awake Amethyst, who really didn't know how to react to the situation.

"I didn't remember her, oh. Oh my. She never deserved any of that. I deserve to die for having her face. I don't deserve to even be in her presence," the elf said depressingly

"At least you have the decency to understand that. Just know this, my blade isn't simple steel. If I take your head, even an elf wouldn't survive," Tekeshi didn't hide the malice in his voice.

"Tekeshi-kun. Don't threaten her. Your name was... I'm sorry I only heard it once when this put in place," Ruby fixed the boy with a stern tone.

Galdia fidgeted for a second before she answered, "My name is, it's, my name is Galdia."

Ruby smiled gently, "Come here. Don't be afraid."

"Ruby, I really am against this," Tsukune said sternly.

"And I don't care. She didn't want this either. So if you and Tekeshi-kun cannot be nice, then you can get the Hell out until we call for you. In fact, OUT," there wasn't any room for argument in her words.

When they left the woman approached, "I am so sorry they did this to you. I never wanted it, I don't deserve to live."

Ruby reached over and laid a hand on top of the woman's head as Amethyst asked,, "Mama, why are there two Mamas? I don't understand. Is she your sister?"

"No Baby, she isn't. She is like us. She was treated poorly like us, and made to do things she didn't want to do. I want to see if I can give her her face back when we figure out how to get this collar off of me. Galdia, that isn't a bad name, but it definitely doesn't fit my face. Have they treated you poorly since they found out," she asked kindly.

"Not as poorly as I deserve."

"Moka, can you get her something to drink real quick. Her voice sounds like she is parched," Ruby asked Moka.

Moka seemed uncomfortable leaving the room, but Mizore and Kurumu gave nods indicating that it would be fine with them there. She left briefly and was relieved that nothing had occurred during the brief absence.

"Thank you Moka. Now Galdia, while it wasn't your choice, there will be a punishment. You are going to continue on acting in my position until I have recovered enough to take back over. After that, you will be acting as my assistant, and following any order I give, to the letter. I am not easy to work for, and I had trouble keeping assistants. Now, I would like you to give me a rundown on the vitals, because if I have to lay here with nothing to occupy my mind, I will lose it."

"Do you think she is well enough to deal with someone new like this. Mrs. Wong was concerned that a new face might not be welcome yet," Utsuki wasn't sure.

"Honestly Lovely Mistress, you might be a breath of fresh air for her. You are like the calmest person I have ever come across, and you have to think of how many people I have come across in my existence. Definitely compared to this bunch. I mean even Delicious Bloodsucker here will admit it," Deesseedra said as she followed behind.

"You know I hate it, but the demon is right. Plus I think they are really underestimating how tough she is. Especially with her being able to back my old man down. Even Mom can't do that, so I don't even know what to think seeing that," the vampire said as he reached up to knock on the door to the room.

"Come in," he heard his aunt's voice and opened the door.

Ruby had recovered quickly over the last two days, and was now able to get around in a wheel chair, which seemed to also please her child as they rolled around. Seeing the two of them like that made him smile, and unconsciously saw Utsuki and a child that resemble the two of them in the place of his aunt.

"Is this Miss Shiraishi. I am glad to meet you. I hear you and my nephew have gotten quite close. Come in, take a seat." the gentle smile on the older woman's face was welcoming.

"Yes, I am. It, is kind of strange. I thought I had known you for months now, but it was, an impostor. I, don't know what to say to you," Utsuki was still nervous.

"Don't feel bad. I got to have a good long conversation with Galdia-san, and she is still going to be around. Someone does need to keep this place running, and I am afraid that while Tsukune is a fine educator, and maintains much outside of the academy, he is not that competent with the day to day running of the school. So, until I have recovered enough, she is essentially going to maintain the charade for the people outside the family circle. Oh, Tekeshi-kun, Galdia mentioned that dispellment was one of your specialties. Do you think you could do something about this collar," she asked.

"Dispellment of illusions, unfortunately I haven't got the touch for dispelling physical enchantment and seals. Pops couldn't do anything about it," he replied.

"I may be able to do something," Deesseedra interjected.

"Uh, who are you?"

The demon chuckled, "I am Deesseedra, I am Lovely Mistress's demon. I at one point ate a wizard that... Really Lovely Mistress, must you take the glory all the time now," Deesseedra was aghast.

"What," Utsuki had just gone over to look at the collar and it had fallen off.

"Huh, that, well, thank you," Ruby was confused.

"'Suki, just how powerful are you? I mean you are doing half this stuff without even realizing you are, and according to Madonna you have to really concentrate to use your power. I am starting to wonder why she has to work at it, being the strongest, and you just do things."

"Uh, Tekeshi-kun. Just exactly what is she? Your mother didn't go into details," the older woman asked amazed.

"She is what is called a Witch of War. I only half pay attention during our lessons with Madonna, may need to explain further. Somehow I became something called a Heartsworn after she cut herself and, well in her words I acted like a living bottle of liquid bandage. So yeah, there is the short of that story," he said offhanded.

"Ok, well now here is another question. What is with the big knife in the corner?"

"Oh, Jakkasu. Deess kicked me through a wall, and in a previous guise he broke my heart. Literally, as in there was three foot of steel through my chest. Still, good companion, bit of an ass, thus the name. Nice to have someone to talk to that doesn't talk to anyone else," he said shrugging.

"I almost feel like it wouldn't be much of a surprise for you to say you carved out a kingdom for yourself," Ruby was a little surprised.

"He has a street gang, does that count," Utsuki offered.

"You know what, just take me back to the cell. I don't even know what to think anymore," Ruby said deadpanned.