a humorless laugh, the deep sound causing me to whimper softly, as I slowly turn my head so I can peek out, and look over towards the Dragon. He throws himself down in one of the over-stuffed armchairs in front of the desk, his long legs swinging over one of the arms, as he rests his elbow on the other, and stares coldly at the Vampire.

" Why such the rude introduction? I only came to say hi!" The Dragon muses, his orange-red eyes slightly narrowed, as he flashes a smile that terrifies me, and throws his head back with a laugh.

" We should have never let you in... Get him the FUCK out of here!" Alec snarls, slightly rousing Robyn from his slumber, as the pissed Pureblood flashes his ivory fangs, and gives a throaty growl.

Niko gently places a hand on Alec's forearm, drawing the pissed male's attention to him instantly, and gives him a certain look that I can't quite place, but Alec seems to understand. The baby blue-eyed Vampire slowly backs up again, calming down, as he returns to gently rocking and bouncing Robyn, who was slightly fussy and stirring awake, and falls completely silent.

" What the Hell do you want Kraine?" Niko says, his voice deathly calm, as the Dragon shrugs his broad shoulders, flicks his black hair out of his eyes, and then, his eyes trail down to me.

I see interest spark in his fiery orbs, along with want, which scares me so much, I give a small whimper, and press myself further into Niko. The Dragon, seeming to enjoy my fear, raises his left eyebrow, and folds his hands in his lap as he straightens up.

" Keep your eyes off my Beloved! You need to lea---"

" YOU DIDN'T TELL ME YOU HAD HERE! HOW COULD YOU?!" Before Niko can finish, his calm state now gone because of me, Jemm bursts into the Study, his black hair wild, his once hazel eyes blood red, and his voice muffled from his fangs, as he stares at Niko with huge eyes, and gives a huge growl.

" Jemm... He came here unannounced! I knew you'd have a problem, because of what happened to Ja---"

" Don't you dare! Don't you DARE mention Jazz! Not in front of this Bastard!" Jemm seethes, once again cutting Niko off, as the pissed teen whirls around to face Osiris, and I catch sight of tears flying from his eyes as he spins around.

" You... You damaged him... YOU DAMAGED MY BABY BROTHER YOU SICK, TWISTED BASTARD! HOW COULD YOU EVER, DO THAT TO SOMEONE SO INNOCENT AND SMALL?! YOU ARE SO FUCKING TWISTED! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY DAMNED MANOR, AND NEVER RETURN!" Jemm screams, his voice hoarse and cracking every now and again, as he screams at the shocked Dragon, and then turns back towards Niko.

He places his hands down on the desk, his arms shaking so bad, and bows his head as he just lets the tears fall. Osiris stands up, Jemm's outburst shocking him into silence, and is escorted out by two Guards with stone expressions.

" Oh Jemm..." Jaxx suddenly enters, his hazel eyes instantly landing on Jemm, as he walks up to the shaking, silently crying boy, grabs his shoulders gently, and turns him around so he is facing away from us again.

Jemm looks up at Jaxx for a brief moment, before he throws himself into the elder boy's arms, wrapping his arms around his waist, and buries his face into his neck... Finally letting his sobs out, as he shakes horridly in Jaxx's arms.

" It will be okay... Come on... Let's go see Jazz." Jaxx soothes the upset boy gently, picking up Jemm, before he turns away, and leaves with Jemm still crying in his arms. Everything goes silent as soon as the two leave, and I pull myself away from

Niko with a small whine. I hate how much he's touching me... I don't like physical contact unless it's with Robyn... And I also don't like being in human form.

" Back..." I whimper out, my eyes darting wildly around the room, as I whimper softly, and try to remember how to shift back.

" What was that Baby?" Niko responds in confusion.

" Back... Change ba-back." I get out, my eyes grazing over him for a brief moment, before they land on Robyn, and I whimper loudly as I reach my arms out towards him.

" Sweetheart... You can't shift back until learn how on your own." Niko responds, following my outstretched arms with his intense gaze, and then pulls himself up onto his feet with me resting on his hip. He walks up to Alec, and slightly turns so I can reach out and touch my Big Brother.

As soon as my long fingers gently brush across his cheek, his beautiful blue eyes, glassy and glazed over with sleep, flutter open, and instantly cloud with confusion. They focus on me after a few moments, and the confusion instantly melts away.

" Hey Bubble..." He croaks out, a smile making its way across his pouty red lips, as he raises his arm, and gently cups my face in his hand. I smile in return, happy he is okay and content, and gently kiss his palm as I pull his hand away from my face.

" Hey... Bird..." I respond softly, holding his hand with both of mine, as I gaze at him with fondness and love, and gently kiss his knuckles. He yawns, showing his pearly white teeth, and pulls his head off Alec's shoulder.

He looks over to the icy-eyed Vampire, his face contorting into that of confusion and slight distaste, before he turns back to me, and crinkles his nose. I giggle softly at how adorable that little action is, but I stop instantly, as Niko gives a throaty growl, and his grasp on me tightens.

" Down..." I demand like a needy child, wriggling a bit in his grasp, as he hums softly in response, and gently places me down on the floor. I sit there for a moment, unsure of what to do, when Niko suddenly leans down, grabs my tiny hands gently in his, and slowly pulls me up on my tiny bare feet.

I wobble once I'm up, not used to standing on two feet instead of my usual four legs, but I slowly stop my wobbling, and finally manage to stand still. Like a Mother would do to a toddler, Niko makes sure I'm okay, before he slowly pulls his hands from mine, and takes a few large steps back. Is he honestly teaching me how to walk again? I mean... I know it has been awhile, but I think I can walk again!

" Come on Angel... You can do this." Niko chants, his eyes full of encouragement, as I stand there for a moment, my arms stuck out on either side of me like a bird going to fly, and slowly raise my foot.

I take one step, and, thinking I'm able to do this, I take another... But my legs have other ideas. They begin to tremble and wobble really bad, and then... The floor disappears, and I'm falling. As I'm going down, I smack my head against the corner of the desk, and the pain is unbearable... I hear the sound of screams, and I don't realize they're coming from me.

My vision blurs, which I don't think is such a good thing, as I place my hand on the part of my head that really hurt, and I feel hot liquid gushing out at a very rapid pace. I pull my hand away, and, as soon as I see my rare, ink black blood, fear hits me like a ton of bricks... I'm... Oh Goddess I'm dying!