Family Meeting

[Guest]

Krystal had arrived at the gym to find it empty. Which was fine with her. She looked around at how big it was, and all the different types of equipment their was. She orginally wanted to work out a little when she set out for the gym, but changed her mind. She was going to need all her energy for this confrontation with Venis. Plus she was still feeling horrible about how she had left things with her brother.

Krystal climbed to the top of the bleachers on the right hand side, and sat againist the back left hand corer. She curled her legs to her chest and laid her head down, and cried softly to herself.

[Guest]

Dre had held the door open for her and she entered. She looked around and smiled. This was a nice gym. She saw Krys up in the top of the bleachers and called up to her. "Krys ..." She watched as Dre went out into a more open area of the gym to stretch his wings and stand upright. There was definitely more room for him in here.

[Guest]

Krys heard the doors open. She had hoped no one had saw her. She head her Tasha call her name, she looked up. "Hey Tasha."

She watched Dre stand upright. It always amazed her how big her brother was. Hey D......" She started to say hello to her brother, but she figured he was still mad at her, and didn't want to anger him more.

[Guest]

Seleen walked into the gym with Shuda right behind her. She saw Dre and Tasha had gotten there just before they had, and there was Krys too. It was bigger than she thought it would be. So they now had to sit and wait. JonLouis was right behind them, and she was sure that Casie wouldn't take long to get Venis here.

[Shuda Darkite]

He walks with her into the gym and looks at around the gym. He saw the guy that was with the woman Tasha and another person that he saw briefly in Seleens room. Behind them came JonLoius, so he just stayed where he was and looked around.

[Beastie]

One moment he was in the bedroom, next moment he was here. Weird considering he was suppose to be last to enter. Especially in this form and would have just come through the shadows.

He swore to himself that if he heard one more thing about his wing he would rip them off. Like this there was more to him, but then he guessed everyone was use to seeing an even bigger Beastie. Or dark elves that turned into him.

He was almost sick of RhyDin and the surrounding areas, because everything seemed to be so common place. He did long for the days when he would at least get a gasp or some such from people that did not know him or know what he could do. Hell this form was knew to him and he was surprised.

He took the time to look up at his sister, flash her a smile and a wink. He cocked his head at her and gave her the look like 'Everything will be alright' He sent her a mental link ~Love ya Sis. No worries we are good. Would not be siblings if we did not argue.I should apologize to you. Seems a lot of this is new to me and well you have seen how people take new things as something common. Keep it to yourself, but I will be back when the time is right. If I am here, like this, when she comes down. She will know something is up.~

With that he did the normal Dre thing and headed for the shadows. Melding into them and seemingly was gone. Though he did take the time to tickle his sister and Tasha before he went still. he wanted to watch and see how everyone else handled things before he stepped out. He knew he was not going to shock her. But that was the way of things these days. You could walk around like a skeleton and it would seem normal.

So he watched and waited. Waiting for his time. He had set the plan and motion, so now he was to wait and see. He even shielded himself so that no one could find him. Family or not.

[Guest]

Krys felt relief when she got Dre's message. It was a major relief to know he wasn't angry at her. She had a feeling her mother would be when all was said and done.~"Thank you Dre and I'm sorry too. You know I love you. Yes I know how people are, I also know Venis is going to know something is up with all her friends in here at one time.Hence why I'm up here trying to blend in with the wood. Just wanted you to know I have your back, whatever she does."~

[Guest]

Krys watched from the bleachers as Seleen, her new beau, ad JonLouis cae in. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach tighten, she wondered how her mother was gonna react, or if she'll even accept the help being offered. What ever the case tis was going to be one hell of a ride.

[JonLouis]

When JonLouis entered the gym he looked around and smiled. "And this place is fire proof?" He was impressed. "Perhaps we should find a way for everyone to be obscured from view until it is time for them to speak. Does everyone remember Dreconis' instructions?"

The man servant entered the room with a table in tow. He went and set it up and then left again.

Dreconis had folded his massive frame into the shadows. There were so many that JonLouis had no idea which shadow he was in from there. But he knew he could hear him if he was still in the room. "Dreconis?"

The man servant came in with a cart of folding chairs and two arm chairs. He placed one chair where JonLouis pointed to, the others went over by the table. People could use them as they pleased. The one that stood alone was at the head of the table, but back from it sightly.

[Guest]

krys just nodded, of course she remembered her brothers instruction, he wanted her to go second, and be respectful. When all she really wanted to do was shake her.

[Beastie]

From the shadows he spoke, though not able to be pin pointed mind you. Made it easier to reek havoc on his mother.

"I am here still JonLouis. As for plans, it has always been said that the finest plans go to hell with the first swing of the sword. That I believe we have here. So we adjust. I am sure people can adjust how they see fit, but all I will say is this. Venis is neither dumb, that unobservant, senile, or that old that she will not know something is up if everyone stays out playing patty cake with each other. You are in a Gym. Use it. Even if it is to give instructions on how something can be used.

"As for me. Well if I am seen as is, she will know something is up. May not have an effect on many others but she will know. Would ask that the last person to speak to her have her near a shadowy spot. Then I might once again advise that I would be surprised if we both walk out of my discussion with her alive. We shall see. That is up to the Fates. Good Luck all."

With that he went quiet and began to watch. Wondering how they would react. He was glad he could think of some adjustments on the fly. Free will was a pain at times, but he knew it would work out. He could not longer think of the others. he had to concentrate on his part.

Still, looking around he could not let it go at that. So he sent a mental link to Tasha, Krystal, JonLouis, and Cas. ~Good Luck to you all. Thank you also for being a part of my life. Just know that if the Fates demand the thread of one life ends, I will do my best to make sure it is mine. Even if I have to Sheathe the Sword. Take care of you all and may we see each other with open arms on the other side of this wild ride.~

[Guest]

Krys cold feel the tears swell up in her eyes. Sheput her head back in her lap and tried to blend into the wood, damn she wished she had Dre's talent

[JonLouis]

JonLouis was shocked by Dreconis' reaction. He simply wanted to ask him a question and tell him something that might help him. He hoped that Dreconis did not truly think that his mother and he would go to war.

He figured he would go ahead and ask and offer help regardless. "Dreconis, you are not planning on stabbing your mother with those talons are you? And if you want some information, I have some for you. It is a bit of advice, you may take it or not. You are a God, and you can draw strength from that. You simply have to draw the strength from within, from your ... gut? Oui' gut. Delve deep into yourself and feel the power fill you. And why do you wish her to be near the shadows? Do you plan to strike her from the shadows?"

He was worried that the two of them would end up not being able to get passed this. But he felt secure in the knowledge that she would never strike her child.

[Beastie]

He spoke once more. "Stabbing no. I just got angry and thought of a great battle and they are here. They might come in handy for salsa or something. Maybe a stew. Who knows?

"As for the shadows. It is easier to step out and I might catch her off guard. What I plan to do is for me. No offense meant. But we each must do as we must. If I step out and she sees me like this, well we know she is not stupid.

"Deep within me you say? Not sure I understand what you mean. But we shall see. I will think on what you have said and thank you for the advice. Maybe after this you can give me more and teach me a few things. I rather think I am lacking in training."

He was readying himself, and he really was thinking about the advice given. He was not wanting a fight, but he was raised to be a realist. And right now he really wanted to hit something. He really wanted his mother off the flask. He really wanted to knock some sense into her. He really wanted a lot of things that he could not have at this moment. He really wanted to see what he could do as the God of Battle.

Time would tell, as would the Fates. For now he had to sit back and wait. Which was hard for him to do because he really was not a patient being.

[JonLouis]

JonLouis was relieved that Dreconis had no plans of stabbing his mother. Perhaps when this was over both he and la déesse could both help Dreconis develop. "Shadows can be arranged." He had his servant move the chair and table around so that she would be seated closer to shadows.

He thought about what else Dreconis had said. "Perhaps you all should wait for her in the equipment room? She might get suspicious of all of you in here even if you look busy." He sent his servant away and then sat in the other arm chair and waited.

[Guest]

Tasha overheard the exchange and was a little worried, yet relieved soon after. "I agree, perhaps we should hide. She will get wise to us. Come on Krys." She headed for the equipment room. ~Dre, I hope no one dies tonight ... I would miss you, and it would kill me to loose you too. I have lost too much already.~ She opened the door and looked in. There was a lot of room, it was so well organized. So the two of them went in to wait.

[Guest]

Seleen was also in agreement, hiding was a good idea. Thankfully Dre wasn't planning on stabbing Venis. There was something rather intimidating about his bigger size though. Venis might show a moment of worry when she sees him. And she wasn't too find of the thought of loosing Dre either. He was her friend. "Shuda, honey, we should go hide in there with Krys and Tasha. Better to be safe than sorry." She reached for his hand. ~Dre, we don't want you to die any more than wer want her to die.~

[Shuda Darkite]

He looks at her smiles as he takes her hand and starts to walk into the equipment room. "Sure hon. Like I said I am for you and do not worry about the fire if it comes near you. I will make sure it does not touch you or anyone around us ok?"

[Guest]

She smiled as they went to the equipment room. She had found herself such a wonderful man. And it was a good thing that Tasha and Krys were going to be in there. Help them to restrain themselves. She leaned over and kissed his cheek as they walked into the room and then she closed the door behind them.

[Casandra Lightheart]

Cas had been talking to V the whole time and finally they had made it to the gym. She opened the door and went inside, this was going to be hard but needed to be done. She crossed the floor to stand next to JonLouis, .

[Guest]

Her eyes widened as she saw who Cas went to stand next to. "JonLouis!" She ran over and hugged her old friend. "Casie, you could have told me we were coming down here because I had a guest. JonLouis, why didn't you come to my room to see me?"

[JonLouis]

He returned her hug. He wasn't the most touchy feely person. But he made exceptions. "Come, mon cher, lets sit and talk." He escorted her over to the chair that was set aside from her. It was near the shadows so that when Dreconis emerged from them he would be only a few feet from her and right in her line of site.

There was enough room at the table that when the others joined them they would not be in the way of Dreconis. He took a chair down from the rack and set it up for Désir. He motioned for her to have a seat as well. From there he walked over to the other arm chair and sat down once Désir was seated.

[Guest]

She walked over to the chair and sat down. She placed her arms on the arm rests of the chair and crossed one leg over the other. "So what brings you here? You never leave Earth." She smiled, she was happy to see her old friend. She didn't even think it odd that they were sitting in the gym and they were between her and the door.

[Casandra Lightheart]

She sat in the seet that was offered her by JonLouis and took a deep breath as she removed the flask from her pocket and sat it on the table.

"Venis we had it tested, I know what is in this, why would you resort to drugs insted of just coming to talk to me?"

[Guest]

She saw Casie set the flask on the table. Her eyes widened for a moment. "What do you mean? I told you guys, it's lycan blood. What's going on here?" She didn't move she just sat there. But her foot did stop swinging.

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