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Azrael walked through the forest. Though the trees where thick he could still tell that the sun was beginning to set. He had made the journey to the dark place were his family stayed. Though he had more or less shunned them he still need to make the presence of his children known. Though he never wanted them to know he knew it would be the only way to keep them truly safe. By telling the family of his children it kept them out of harms way. Due to rules and laws set in place they could not harm his mate or his children. His family believed in the eye or an eye law. Though his mother got excited about the thought of grandchildren he quickly informed her they were off limits.

Walking further into the forest he decides to take a turn to the place he once called home before his beautiful wife made way into his life. Walking the small path he closes his eyes and keeps forward. This path is second nature to him. It wasn't that he didn't want to get home he just needed time to clear his mind of everything going on.

Azrael sat in the dark house. Dust had formed on what was left and it seemed so life like. As if time had frozen. As he stood a small dirt clouded formed at him feet and he watched it dance back to the floor. So much had been lost and gained through the passing months. So much pain and happiness shared. He thought back on what he had given to gain what he had. He turned his back on his clan and blood family, for a wife and five lovely daughters. What troubled him most after being back amongst the clan was how little his new family wanted from him. His wife only looking for protection and love. The children watching for guidance and exceptance. He forced it from his mind and stoed from the home. He only about an hour from home now.

He cleared him mind and hurried down the path. He refused to go back. To think on the past. He felt his step quicken into a run and before he knew it the smell of a fresh fire hit his sinces. He mood around a small bend in the road and then hit the clearing. Home at last.

Azrael slowed his paste to a grandual walk. He didn't want to alarm them by running in like a crazy person. He watched the house closely and seen Brigid peer out onto the porch. He couldn't help but smile. He walked slowly to the house. He was almost across the meadow, sun blazing in his eyes as it set on the horizon. He squinted and trudged forward he was at the halfway point when a rather small figure lept from the trees knocking him down. Startled he jump in furry and snatched the figure by the scruff of the neck. What he found was no stranger but his own daughter Zaria. " You know you shouldn't sneak up on me. " he said smile widening.


Zaria had watched her father emerge from the wood and waited for the right moment to pounce. As he grew closer to her location so did the anticipation. Quietly she lept. Not making a sound and ending with knocking him down. Zaria was so set on being evil she would try anything. As he grabbed her she smiled wide and glared at him. His face was different for a moment almost like he wore a mask, but as quickly as it grew angry it faded. Leaving nothing behind but a soft smile and caring face. His words were soft and her smile grew larger. " We'll I learned from you!" She shouted not meaning to. She had waited to for all the family to be home so she could tell them of her possible mate.

Azreal gathered himself after his recent attack and jokingly pushed Zaira. Out of all his children she was the hardest to understand. His head whipped forward as he heard her speak and a sense of joy filled him. " The smell of bread is how I find my way home dear." He made his way toward her and grabbed her up. He wasn't huge compared to her but big enough he could scoop her up with out any trouble. Giving her a hug he just stood there. Taking in all the scents around him as if it had been years since he smelled them. The bread, the dew that was now forming on the grass, the breeze and most of all her. The soft fragrance that lingered from her. He never knew exactly what it was but he knew it was perfect in its own way. He chuckled and put her down grabbing her hand and pulling Zaria in as well. " Safe is not the word I would use for a family meeting but it was much calmer than last time." As they walked to the house he let out a sigh of relief. " My love we must speak in private later. Once dinner is done." He said the words calmly so not to startle her.

Zaria jumped up quickly and moved her hair from her face. She jumped when she heard her mothers voice unaware that she was even coming toward them. A large smile grew across her face as she was jumping with excitement to tell them of her future mate. He had other things to attend to at the moment so things were post-pone until then. She was distracted with her own thoughts until he felt her father push her. Snapping back to reality she just watched the two. The way they loved each other was amazing. Almost like the fairy tales her mother used to read to her and her sisters when they were little. It was something that she had always wanted herself.

They were finally coming to porch and his stomach growled. He hushed it was walked inside. Walking into the door he made way to the chair that sat near the fire place. He sat down and leaned back. He had not realized how tire he was until he allowed himself to relax. The smell of bread lingered through the house and his mouth began to water. He took in the sight of his little home and it amazed him how nothing changed in his absence but it some how felt different. Something was missing. He could not figure out what but something. " Dear could you bring me a plate of food here?" He knew she preferred dinner at a table but he just couldn't force his feet to move any farther.

Zaria made her way quickly through the kitchen and out the back door. She spotted her sister and headed towards her.Quietly he came up the side of her and spoke softly. " How did you do it," She said. She wasn't sure how to brake the news to her parents. For once in Zarias life she was going to admit she needed help.

Azrael smiled greatfully and set the bowl down beside him. " I will wait until we are all here together." He grabbed her hand and held her stare for a moment. He could see the fire dance in her eyes. He pulled her towards him (gently of course). He pulled her onto his lap and held her there. Face burried in her hair. He had only been away a month but it felt like years. He felt as though everything was slipping through the veil. He would hold her there until she wanted to leave.

Zaria jumped in suprise. " I thought you told them already! Oh my well this should be fun. " She put he paw to her mouth and waited a few moment in worry. She knew how her father would react to this. Worried about the outcome she looked to her sister with sympthetic eyes. " Why does our family have to be so confusing!" She jumped up and paced for a moment. " Well i guess we came into the world together we can face our parents together." She waited a moment to see her sisters response.

Azrael smiled. " I think its high time they took care of us for once. We won't be young for ever. " he joked. Placing his hands over her ears he let out a loud yell. " GIRLS!". The sound echoed threw the house. He removed his hands from her ears and waited to hear the sound of them hustle through the kitchen. Then it hit him what was missing from the house. Pitter-patter that was it. He missed the sound of youngins running through the house.

Zarias head snapped as she heard her father yell. " You go first!" She shrieked. He had yelled as though he was angry and she was not about to be the first in the house. He hand shook and she grabbed her sister forcing her throught the door.