"Grey, huh...Why would he reveal himself like that to you Jasper?"
"Yeah! he's an absolute nutcase! he probably got brave since he took Faunus out of his way.
UGH! is it just me or do I always attract psychos like him...why can't a Normal guy ever fall in love with me, I get either stalkers, serial killers, Yanderes, or Cat boys."
"Faunus's a normal guy to me, I thought you liked him Jasper." Ned said, "As if I have a choice! the dude is literally my mate, and to be fair...Faunus is the only guy who didn't try to harm me so far." Jasper replied.
"That's how hard life is for kind people like us, it will be a cold day in Hell before we get to find true normal love." Ned replied scoffing.
"Amen." Jasper said sighing as the two climbed the staircase of an abandoned building, the sound of rain from outside mixed in with their steps, creating an eerie vibe.
"Are you okay btw Jasper? I Know this kind of place isn't for you...I gotta admit, it feels like a horror movie setting out here." Ned asked.
"I'm Terrified, Meeting in such a place, What was that bastard thinking?" Jasper replied shivering with each step, as this place gave him the chills from head to toe.
"Don't call the poor thing a bastard! he once was a normal kid coming back from school! when his life was suddenly rattled by greedy and bloodthirsty Humans who murdered his entire family, simply because they were werewolves.
He chose this place as a hideout because This building was a fake front for one of those secret labs, owned by the very people who murdered his family...The Hunters." Ned replied.
Gasping, "What?! As in supernatural hunters?! 'Those' secret labs where beast kids were used like lab rats?" Jasper asked.
"Yes...our guy, his name is Nashoba, Which means Wolf...pretty ironic.
He is gifted with Great abilities in witchcraft, and his most noticable work would be in field of medical magic.
But he does more than healing, he runs tests too...supernatural genetics type of tests, to be specific." Ned replied.
"How did you find him again? this Nashoba guy? what test did you ask for?" Jasper asked.
"Nashoba himself offered help, I placed a request in the hidden community asking for someone who can help me verify the origin species of a certain group of people.
However we do know each other through another connection, It just so happens that Nash was raised in the same type of orphanage, Matilda and Garrick were raised in.
Back in the days, The Orphanages that took in supernatural kids, were established as countermeasures to the secret labs that were built by Hunters.
These hunters kidnapped Children after hunting down their families, in order to run test and experiments on them...for the so called 'beneficiary of humanity' reason." Ned explained.
"That's scary, I can't imagine how it was for those kids, getting orphaned then tested on...I feel grateful that someone thought of making those orphanages, even if it was for that someone's own benefit, and not out of kindness." Jasper said.
"Awe! Thanks." Ned casually replied as he stopped climbing when they made it to a certain floor.
Baffled, Jasper quickly followed Ned who walked through the floor, passing few doors before he stopped at one.
"The orphanage, was your idea?" Jasper asked.
knocking at the door "Yeah, but I didn't act alone.
The idea came to me when I remembered the orphanages the Spencers established in Derora, they were the inspiration...Matilda was raised in one after all.
So when the slaying of many supernatural families became a crisis, I volunteered in many rescuing operations that took place in order to save the children of those families.
And after rescuing lots of victims, I worked together once again with other big supernaturals names out there, to create a safe space and fund it, raising those surviving children away from the hunters grasps." Ned explained.
"I see why Nash wants to help...That's why you were always busy, and away from home." Jasper replied, "I'm sorry I wasn't there for you and your sister, as much as I was supposed to be." Ned said.
"Nah, you did good, I'm just satisfied knowing other kids felt your kindness too...I bet lots of those kids are now leading good lives thanks to you." Jasper replied smiling.
"I'm still sorry for being away most of the time, but I'm grateful that you're being understanding...you know I'm so proud of you, right?" Ned said lovingly.
Feeling his cheeks flush at his mother's words, "Just knock on the door...how many times we need to knock for this Nash dude to open anyways?" Jasper complained faking his annoyance to hide his embarrassment.
But just when he did, the door swung open.
A quite Short and Young looking native American boy, with dark long hair and traditional Tattoos on his face, "I'm sorry to keep you waiting big brother, we have unexpected company." spoke-up as soon as he opened the door.
"YOU'RE the test dude? You're like a kid!" Jasper commented on the boy's size, "Excuse me, My name is Nashoba, and I'm not a kid! I'm 21 adult who's really short." The boy replied frowning at Jasper.
"Why did you call my mom, big brother?" Jasper asked, "That's his nickname in the hidden community, you should be aware of such a thing, Mister Glamour-Maker." Nashoba replied with an attitude.
"Nash dear, what company are you talking about?" Ned asked.
"He's here, the same man I told you about the other day...That runaway scientist." Nashoba replied a bit nervous.
"Ah! perfect! so he's finally up for another confession!" Ned said smirking, "Confession? who are we talking about again?" Jasper asked.
...Meanwhile...
"Everyone else is...drinking...Maybe you should...join them Yurei...Although I'm not...sure if Muriel...should be drinking...with them." Tacito said shifting a little as he laid in Yurei's lap.
"Muriel isn't drinking, it's just Apple juice in his cup! *Chuckling* it would be irresponsible for him to drink when he's pregnant.
Besides, why would I drink when you're not? You're my drinking buddy after all." Yurei said playing with Tacito's hair.
"You shouldn't limit...Yourself because of...me Yurei."
"Nonsense! you're keeping me in check Taci, it's a good thing...I'm really not a good person babe."
"I don't like...it when you...talk about yourself...that way love." Tacito replied.
"Hey, you've been acting strange lately, are you feeling okay Taci? I know you had a conversation with Fernando earlier...what did he tell you?" Yurei asked.
"Remember when Ned...told us about...how Fernando and...Aroon used to...be slaves back...in their past...lives?" Tacito stated a little nervous, "Yeah, that was the first time I felt a little bit of sympathy towards Fernando, I bet that kinda life was hell...getting sold by The Style family to A slave market." Yurei replied.
"Apparently in this...lifetime The Styles...sold him to...one of those...labs Owned by...those supernatural Hunters." Tacito continued.
"Seriously? those fucks sold him to Those other fucks?!" Yurei said shocked.
"Yeah he became...a test subject...because he's a...natural born witch...but according to...Fernando...he managed to...escape this time...because someone has...helped him from...inside the lab." Tacito replied.
"Someone did? was it Faunus? I bet that's how they met." Yurei said.
"No...It wasn't Faunus...because the person...who helped him...also ran away...but wasn't himself...a test subject."
"Then who did help Fernando? if it wasn't someone else in his shoes?"
"A scientist apparently...he helped Fernando...and escaped with...him to England...where they parted...ways for some...time." Tacito responded.
"England?...why would someone working for The hunters help Fernando out, unless..." Yurei speculated.
"The man himself...was there against...his own will...a witch too...just like Fernando.
Although witches are...not considered beasts...they're not considered...human either so...they usually pick...whatever side benefits...them the most." Tacito responded.
"I don't need a name at this point, I think I know who you're referring to...but the question here, why would your beloved Birth mother, give you such an info?" Yurei asked.
"I think he's...trying to fix...what he's done...wrong with me." Tacito responded.
"We're talking about a man who cut your tongue Taci! why would you even believe him!" Yurei argued.
"Before Aroon came...by...he never hurt...me at all." Tacito replied.
"Meaning?"
"My memories are...weak of that...time...but Fernando was...somehow to me...a person that...I felt safe...with."
"Babe, I get that's it's hard to be living in a situation like yours...I can't say that my parents are any perfect either, but I'll say this.
Fernando may not be the dark evil force that we believed him to be, but he's still incredibly dangerous to trust." Yurei said.
"I know that...but I want...to trust him... something is telling...me from within... that he's telling...me the truth." Tacito replied.
"I take it that you want to join him Tacito? in his revenge?" Yurei asked.
"I want revenge...for myself first.
My life was...ruined before I...was even born...I'm done playing...nice." Tacito replied.
"Are you sure babe? I thought you wanted a peaceful life."
"If we're going...to raise our...baby...we'll do it...in a world...where monsters don't...exist...at least those...Monsters."
"You'd be surprised by how many people we know that fit the profile of a monster, Tacito." Yurei said.
"I know that... I'm one myself...Yurei." Tacito replied sitting upright.
"You're not a monster, you're the amazing creature that survived all-sorts of hardships and is now carrying a miracle, and as your mate I want you to know that you have my support, and I'll help you if this is what you desire.
But if anything bad were to happen to you, I will pull out and pull you with me." Yurei stated.
"Thank you Yurei." Tacito replied.
"So, wanna see what those drunkies are up to now? I bet Thorn and Lucius are making out again and Aroon and Muriel are watching...it'll be disgusting, I'll tell you that much!" Yurei said making Tacito chuckle.
...Meanwhile...
"As you may...already know darlings...My name is...Grey Style!" Grey introduced himself with a big smile, as he immerged from the shadows.
"What's he doing here?!" Garrick asked terrified.
"I gave him permission earlier...he asked for it, actually." Matilda replied.
"Wait, you mean he was here the entire time we've been talking?" Garrick asked.
"Oh my!...where are my...manners!" Grey said, "I am sorry... for scaring you...it was not...in my intentions!" He added apologetically.
"Yeah he's been here all along, Socorro met this guy at some point after the spell casting, and ever since, she's been acting weird.
She told me right before we made it to the hospital, that if a guy named 'Grey' ever reached out to me, I should believe what he has to say." Matilda replied.
"And what does he has to say?" Garrick asked.
"That the two...of you being...Rescued and raised...by those orphanages...were not coincidences." Grey Replied.
"What now?" Garrick said confused.
"Father-in-law...or should I...call you cousin?...that would be...weird if I...called you that...I mean we...are not blood...related after all...I am adopted." Grey spoke in a casual manner.
"You're obviously missing some screws in your head, Grey." Garrick said.
"How did you...know that?...I do have...missing screws." Grey said tapping on his own head.
"For the records, this freak is into Jasper... he's not even trying to hide it." Matilda explained.
"Into? sweetheart...I would burn...the world to...make that omega...Mine." Grey replied.
"What you end up remembering isn't always the same as what you have witnessed."-Julian Barnes