Author's notes - Hey you all! Surprise and happy Valentine's Day ! Now I knowI said it was gonna be a week to two week wait time. However, a strike of inspiration hit me like Caliban's swords hilt. So please enjoy!

Chapter 5 - Seekers Rumble

Venice, Italy - outside Dante vale's home

Lok was resting against one of the black cars, much like he was earlier this afternoon. His cuts no longer plaguing his face. Thank what ever is in the sky for magic right ?

He had his grandfather's pocket watch in his right hand, methodically clicking it open and closed. After every few clicks of the watch he would look at the picture inside. The photo brining him a sense of calming ease, clicking it closed for the final time he placed it back in his vest pocket.

Looking around him, he took in the sights of his fellow teammates. All of them looking like starved beast, starring at a wounded animal. Prime and ready for slaughter, the animal in question? Dante Vale's home, they are just waiting for the word to bounce.

Trying to get into the home proved to be, well rather vexing. Say what you will about the Huntik Foundation, but they sure made tough safe houses. Thinking of tough things, Lok let out a hum as his mind shifted to her. The ever so lovely problem girl.

"Sophie Casterwill." He said to himself, liking how the name sounded coming from his lips. He subconsciously reached up to his lip, tracing a phantom pain that was there just a mere hour ago. He looked down at his hand, flexing his fingers, the same fingers that had touched her exposed skin on her midsection.

Down boy, Lok thought to himself playfully. His lips forming into a grin, thinking about the way she looked when he mentioned her parents. The fire in her eyes, the snarling lips that promised him pain. He wasn't a masochist, but he did enjoy when they had a raging fire in them.

While on the topic of raging fire, he looked towards the other set of cars. Where he saw his two closest, well only friends. Owen and Jenna, Owen had immediately gone into doctor mode when seeing Jenna. Much to her dismay, and Lok's amusement. However, he did notice the plus on her face as Owen fussed over her.

Knowing full well of their ahem, secret relationship. Even though he could see it plan as day. While fraternizing between coworkers wasn't against the rules. It surly wasn't encouraged.

"House shopping ? I took you guys as more of book collectors." A unfamiliar voice called out. Lok's eyes immediately shot towards the sound of the voice. On top of the rooftops next door, was the man who he could only assume was Dante Vale. Behind him to his right was a horrified Cathy Lambert.

"If you want the book and us, come and get it." Dante took a moment to let his words sink in. After a moment a playful smile came to his lips. "But I'll warn you, collect suits is my hobby" He stated as he immediately turned and ran off, with a wide eye Cathy right behind him.

The other thing that drug him from his thoughts, was the screeching voice of Defoe calling for their head. All the people around him acknowledge the order and quickly chased after them. Their legs coated in the blue aura of a Hyperstride.

Defoe walked up to him, running a hand thought is brown hair. Trying to regain his composure, taking a deep breath he fixed his jacket and turned to the boy. "Now then, go ahead and follow them. Do not engage, survey only unless otherwise."

Lok nodded his head and tightened up his tie, with a crisp walk he shoved his hands in his pockets. He mumbled out a Hyperstride as he slowly chased after the group. Feeling another headache coming to form behind his eyes.

Venice, Italy- Rooftops

Sophie was resting against the tile of a rooftop, her body guard Santiago next to her. He was on one knee checking over her for any injuries. "My lady, are you alright?" He asked, his tone calm but his eyes betrayed him.

"yes, I'm fine." She stated, wrapping her arms around her shoulders. Giving her self a make shift hug, a phantom pain piercing her stomach. "I just have to calm my self down."

She could only shiver in thought of the blonde boy that had her pinned to the ground. She had faced instructors and teachers before, but this was a new feeling. She was close to death, just one moment later and she would have met her maker.

Behind the shock and fear, there was an underlying feeling in her emotions. Thinking about the blonde psychopath that had her pined to the ground. She felt her hands clenched, her nails threatening to break the skin of her palm.

She wanted to brake his face, to permanently wipe that grin of his face. At the thought of his attitude, his gloved hand brushing up against her stomach. The shiver ran back her spine for the second time that day.

At that moment of weakness, she got even more angry. To think that a single person could do this to her. She quickly got back to her feet. The moment she did, an explosion and the sounds of battle drew her attention.

Rushing to the side of the roof, her loyal bodyguard and friend right beside her. She looked over the streets of Venice and found the source of the disturbance. A few streets away was the Dante Vale, and her friend Cathy surrounded by a group of suits.

Dante had his titan Caliban summoned, taking on a group of Redcaps and Mind Drones, the Aztec titan was jumping around the battlefield blocking claw strikes, moving out of the way of the Mind Drone's blasts.

Realizing they could use a helping hand, and she needed to blow off some steam. She jumped from the rooftops, heading down into the fray. Calling on her trusted titan, she removed the amulet from her neck and held it in the air. "Come forth Sabriel!"

With a flash of yellow light, a gray skinned female warrior came forth. The titans hair was long and pink. Wearing brown leather armor, a metal helmet with horns resembling a rams horn. Sabriel drew a long golden saber, charging into battle. Slicing down a Mind Drone while going into battle.

Dante and Cathy looked around in confusion until their eyes landed on lady Casterwill, Cathy's eyes lit up with happiness at the sight of her friend. "Looks like you two could use a little bit of help." Sophie called out as she landed next to Cathy. Who immediately wrapped her in an iron grip hug.

"Oh my god Sophie!" She heard the blonde girl cry out, jumping up and down. Sophie was getting a little light headed from the lack of air, and the shaking of her brain. "Cathy please!" She managed to choke out.

After the plea escaped her lips, she was immediately released from the death grip. "Yes Cathy I'm fine, although I appreciate your concern." Her attention was immediately back on the task at hand. Only to realize the Dante had cleaned up the rest, with a little help from Santiago.

They all quickly regrouped, going over the events that had transpired today. Sophie couldn't help but notice the new amulet around Cathy's neck. Before she could bring attention to it, a small slow clapping pulled them all from their conversation.

All eyes turned to an alleyway, the sounds of footsteps echoed from the shadows. Sophie felt a pit of dread build up in her stomach. Having an unfortunate feeling of knowing who was coming forward.

As if on cue, the familiar blonde came into the light. "Hello problem girl." His grin was filled with an eerie glee.

Author's notes- Boom done ! Sorry for the short chapter but I had an urge to write. A shout out to spooky and Kat who have been my biggest supporters ! Love you two ! Anyways, hope you enjoyed. Catch you guys later !