Kevin holds himself against the bathroom counter, taking slow deep breaths before splashing cold water on his face. He dries his face off with a light blue hand towel and then attempts to look in the mirror, his eyebrows furrow as he was taken aback with a picture of another bathroom sink, in place of the mirror in the photo, it simply said 'You Look Fine.' He lets out a breathy chuckle as he studies her bathroom—to his right is a light pink coffin shelf, he gently ran his fingers over a mermaid figurine, impassively bathing in her own tub. The first two shelves contain light blue towels, bathroom rugs, and rags; the other two with candles and mason jars filled with home made products labeled as shampoo, conditioner, and soap with their various scents labeled with them. She has a rubber ducky shower curtain, which brought Hedwig closer to the light.

Oh my God, she's so weird! Hedwig laughs childishly in Kevin's mind.

Hedwig, enough! Patricia shouted.

Across the toilet is a hanging full length mirror, with baby doll string lights hanging loosely above it. He walks over to the mirror and touches one of the baby heads, although he'd been amused by most of her bathroom, he was also a bit confused. These mixed emotions, along with her string lights disturbed him.

Don't let it scare you Kevin, she's weird not evil.

Barry. Kevin smiles as he recognizes his friendly, familiar voice.

Trust me, you'll love her. Barry states self assuredly, as he always does.

Yugen rummages through the fridge, pulling out food made for Christmas. She jumps a little at the sound of Kevin's voice behind her, "What's all this?" Her stomach churns with anxiety as she snaps around to look at him—yet at she gazed at him, a wave of tenderness steadily began to warm her, melting away any uncertainty. Kevin's arms remain at his sides, his eye's twinkled hopefully with a sheepish smile curling his lips, making Yugen blush.

She smiles as she responds, "Um, well we made a bunch of food for Christmas, you're welcome to help yourself." Yugen sets a plate of leftover fried chicken on the kitchen island.

Although the food was incredibly appealing, Kevin felt more interested in talking to Yugen. "Thanks but, I'm not hungry right now."

Yugen picks her coffee cup off the island, "whenever you're ready, would you like to sit?" Without waiting for a response she ambles towards the couch, allowing Kevin to trail behind her. He sat down on the couch, watching her closely as she lit the fireplace. She's still wearing Dennis' shirt, along with a pair of baggy gray sweatpants and her hair in a disheveled bun. He averts his eyes to the pine cones on the table as the others began shifting and speaking to him through various images, although they were fragmented, they were beautifully memorable.

Yugen takes a seat next to Kevin, who looks over at her as the others decide to settle their pictorial communication, "I don't think you're an alter."

Yugen smiles with intrigue, "oh yeah, why is that?"

"Because I trust Barry, it's just… unreal, being in the light with you. All the dreams I've been having about you are someone elses memories, thankfully they're all good ones." Kevin glances sideways at Yugen, his eyes sparkling as he gave her a crooked smile.

Yugen blushes, looking down as she chuckles, "yeah well, I travel a lot for my jobs and I know y'all work long hours so… I guess that would make it difficult to make bad memories."

They both gaze at each other with kind yearning, then a memory between Barry and Yugen illustrates itself in Kevin's mind. He rubs his temples and his forehead as he feels a small ache begin to form, Yugen was about to ask him if he was okay before he began to speak. "Um, so, you're mom hurt you too?"

Yugen nods, "she did."

"S-so, we're the same?" Kevin stammers, uncertain about her sensitivity to the subject and fearing her reaction.

Yugen nods again and replies in a whisper, "yeah."

Kevin looks at her with an endearing, tight lipped smile before lacing his fingers with hers. His smile diminishes and his eyebrows drew together, "uh, why is Jade calling Heinrich weinershitzle?"

Yugen titters at the random question, "he under cooked a sausage and had an accident on my bathroom rug."

Kevin looks fixedly at the wooden bar stool at the kitchen island, while Heinrich struggles unsuccessfully with Jade to keep the memory from Kevin, "so that's what that brown spot was."

Yugen held her stomach as she barks with laughter, "he still owes me a new rug!"

Kevin chuckles, his mind distracted by the comical banter, allowing him to be content in the present moment.

It had been a while since Kevin woke up, the system appeared to be functioning and working together. Although Kevin didn't stay in the light the whole time, he did feel comfortable enough to be in it when Yugen was around. Kevin and Yugen spent New Years at her apartment; they ordered take out, watched movies, Yugen as well as the others helped Kevin catch up on everything that happened over the last couple of years. Barry, Kevin and some of the others spent Valentine's Day with Yugen, as well as their anniversary. Between that time, when Yugen wasn't traveling for work, she spent as much time as she could with Kevin and the others.

It's around the beginning of October, Barry and Kevin are helping Yugen pick out a couple of outfits for a few gigs, one being at the Philadelphia Zoo. The Nightmare Before Christmas is the decided theme this year, which Yugen felt was cliche and over rated, but decided to do it for the money and the free drinks. Kevin and Barry had been patient for as long as they could, but are growing restless and irritated with Yugen's indecisiveness. They've been in the same store for an hour now, and Barry was about to suggest going to a different store—he notices Yugen holding a short, grape colored chiffon dress with lace around the bust and mid torso. Please let this be the one! Kevin thought as Barry sneaks up behind her. "You know you're a bigger premadonna than I am."

Yugen snaps her head around to see Barry with his usual big grin, "shut up!" She playfully replies.

Kevin sneaks an arm around her waist, "so is this the dress you're going with? It's not exactly Sally inspired."

"I have a few accessories in mind that I'm pretty sure will make it work." Yugen looks up at Kevin, who appears to be zoning out as he looks at the dress.

"What about shoes?" Barry states, hoping they didn't have to spend another hour in this damn store.

"I have a pair." Yugen was very aware that they were tired of being there, but then again, they decided to come along knowing of her tendency towards ambivalence.

Barry let out a sigh of relief, "oh thank God!"

Yugen laughs at him as he practically drags her towards the checkout counter.

Kevin and Barry stare at Yugen in awe as she stands in front of her closet door mirror, putting a pair of blue button gauges in her ears. "So what do you think?" She fastens a broken heart pendant with real vintage clocks peaking through it's stitches.

The dress hugs her curves perfectly and are contrary to her black and white stockings, she chose a pair black stilettos with three gold tone chains hanging around the heel, her long gray arm warmers appear shredded and post apocalyptic.

Kevin felt especially happy that her facial jewelry is small and delicate, a gold tone nose stud and a gold tone rhinestone labret ring. Her hair is cherry red and plump red lips to match, her eye shadow is colorful and her eyeliner curved with it's usual drama. He smiles as he answers, "you're beautiful, you always look beautiful." Kevin was reluctant to ask, but when she coyishly smiles at his compliment, he felt a burst of confidence and decided to just go for it. "Will you stay with me—at my place, tonight?"

Yugen smirks flirtatiously at him, she rubs her hands up his chest, then drapes them over his shoulders. "I thought you'd never ask." She gave him a small peck on the lips, not wanting to smear her lipstick.

Within the dark recesses of Kevin's mind, the beast rumbles and huffs in silent agony. He recently came across the stone that Yugen had lost upon her entrance, creating a connection to her and the outer world, a connection he didn't have access to because he doesn't reside with the others. At first he was bemused and suspicious, now he was envious and growing impatient. Patricia notices the demigods growing agitation, "Excuse me, your greatness."

"Yes, my child." The beast answers as he continues to gaze at the stone in his hand.

"Kevin appears to be taking a liking to Yugen, as well at the others." Patricia rolls her eyes, remembering the fragments of sickening escapades Yugen and the others engaged in. She's not modest about her sexuality, and much like Barry and some of the others, she's a risk taker. Despite her purity and apparent abilities, she's quite the wanton.

"I know." The beast looks over his shoulder at Patricia, making her shudder at the anger on his face.

Patricia felt shocked and saddened at the state of the Herculean deity, crouched over the shards that still lay in place, even though her scent was no longer there. Patricia had to keep in mind that although to her, he is divine, he is also still a man. She can see his longing, his desperation to fully emerge. On many occasions, she had seen the same look on Dennis, which is why she knew recruiting him would be easy. He craved to be useful and significant, yet tired of having his existence discounted. Patricia approaches him carefully, "Please, give it more time. I still have faith, soon they will all see how important you are, and how great we can be."

RECOMMENDED SONG: Sally's song- Amy Lee

AUTHORS NOTE:

Hey guys, I meant to have this chapter up on Halloween, but I ended up getting drunk instead. So with that being said, I hope you all had a great Halloween! It's getting harder to keep the chapters up and coming every month or two, but I am remaining diligent in finishing this story, so hang in there with me guys. In the meantime, I have thought of writing some sexy one shots with Yugen and the other alters to keep you guys entertained between chapters. I would add it to the story but I really want to keep it going without diverging from the plot, so let me know in the comments or PM me to let me know what y'all think. I'd definitely appreciate the feedback! Oh and the recommended song is what Yugen sang at the zoo, so be sure to check that out as well as pics for chapter 14. Link is in my profile!