Beyond the Sea

(Fair warning folks, this Chapter is pretty sad, don't worry I'll be getting back to good business after this, just letting you know, it's pretty emotional. Enjoy!
Ducky.)

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It was, of course, cloudy when you went outside, and gentle droplets of rain were already beginning to fall and the girls donned umbrellas to protect themselves.

Since it was the Daytime, you couldn't exactly go naruto running across the rooftops and so you got a Cab up to the Nursing home, hehe... turns out Upir get motion sick, seen by Rose's queezy face as she clung to you in the vehicle, all the way until it came to a stop.

You got into the Home, a very bland looking woman (Not Namina :P) Handed you and Rose Visitor's badges "I'm sorry sir, but it's only two visitors at a time, sir."

"We had three before?" You said with an impatient frown, which she matched in turn.

"It's okay, Babe, Clo and I will wait here," Belle Said sweetly. Cleo growling as you and Rose made your way to the elevator

"Don't call me Clo you Floozy!"

"Don't call me a Floozy, you Emo."

"I AM NOT AN EMO!"

You were quiet in the Elevator, Rose noticed, gripping your hand tightly "I want to apologise." She started, refusing to meet your eyes. You looked at her, quietly, choosing to listen instead of talk. "I have been, absent, affectionately. I don't want you to think that I am not attracted to you."

"Then what is it?" You asked You didn't want it to bother you, maybe it shouldn't have, but something just felt so... off about it.

"I don't know." She said simply "Does it upset you?" She asked, now looking up at you with those Blue Eyes.

You couldn't bring yourself to hurt her, or even risk hurting her, there was too much love for her, it overwhelmed everything else, and so you lied "No. Not at all."

Her Soft curled pillowed against your shoulder "Okay." She said, a little sadly, and thus, the silence continued. Today was not a good day.

The elevator dinged, and the button for your Grandfather's personal quite flashed... but just as the Door were about to open your ears picked something up "Do you hear that?" You asked Rose.

And just as the doors did pull open, clicking into their slots, Rosaria nodded "Music."

The Gentle strumming of your Sister's guitar, sombre as it followed the elegant piano notes that only your Grandfather had the skill to produce, intertwining into a perfect symphony, recognizable, beautiful and melancholy, but as You stepped into the hall expecting to hear Diana's terrible throat singing... but that is not at all what You heard.

"Somewhere beyond the sea~Somewhere waiting for me

My Brother stands on golden sands~And watches the ships that go sailin'"

No way... You knew that voice, you knew the voice that sung that song.

"Somewhere beyond the sea

He's there watching for me~If I could fly like birds on high

Then straight to his arms~I'd go sailing"

It had been so long, you were just a kid but... You'd remember that voice anywhere, that warm and friendly tone that could make you smile with Her stupid stories and dumb superstitions.

"It's far beyond the stars

It's near beyond the moon~I know beyond a doubt

My heart will lead me there soon..."

You stepped further in, gripping Rose's hand tightly as You rounded the corner into Your Grnafather's music room, to see the Old man playing the sombre tune on his piano, Your sister strumming away with a great big smile on her face, and another, older woman, Black of hair and with golden eyes that looked at you encouragingly.

Grinning widely You finished the Song with her.

"We'll meet beyond the shore..."

"We'll meet beyond the shore..."

"We'll kiss just as before"

"We'll kiss just as before"

"Happy we will be beyond the sea"

"Happy we will be beyond the sea"

"And never again I'll go sailing"

Your Aunt Remhilda put on a grin, which fell slightly as she finished just after you "And... never again I'll go sailing..."

You rushed forward, hugging your aunt tightly as she hummed gently in approval "Hello, Chippy." She whispered, her voice was quiet and gentle as always, a motherling tone, one that You didn't know you missed.

She lent back, her dark lips curling into a smile, as her half open tired eyes observed you. Auntie Hilde was a tall, lightweight woman, limber of frame. She was tattooed, from the neck to her wrists she was covered in tattoos, her Black hair was cut short and shaved on the right side, and she had those same three long scars flowing from her cheek down to her jaw. You could barely tell that she was in her late fortie's, older than your dad nut with only aYy hint of grey flowing from her curled fringe, but you suspected that You knew the reason for her apparent youth.

Aunt Hilde touched your face with her smooth fingers, smiling sadly "Look at you... " she brushed your cheeks "Your the spitting image of your Dad."

Frowning, You huffed "...Aunt Hilde... I'm... I'm..."

Aunt Hilda turned to Rose, eyeing her curiously "Hello there, who is this lovely little thing." Moving towards Rose, Remhilda grasped the Upir's hand and shook it for a little too long.

"Oh um, this is... Rose, Rose my Aunt Remhilda." You said, raising an eyebrow as they stared at each other intensely. Rose tilted her head, and Remhild's shaking slowed down, getting slower and slower and slower, as Her smile broke, only for a moment, her Golden orbs observing softly as Her smile reformed.

"It is nice to meet you, Rose." Remhilda always was very softly spoken, but she had an oddly sinister hue in her tone.

Rose nodded "Likewise, Miss Drake."

"Oh just, call me Hilde, or Rem, or Remhilda doesn't matter, I have to say, You are very very beautiful." Aunt Hilde said warmly, but Rose merely stood in silence, clearly disarmed by something.

"Why did you stop playing, Girl?" You grandfather turned, his dull eyes wondering the room as He looked to his daughter grumpily.

"Look Pops, Charlie's here." Your aunt said, kneeling next to Her father as Artorias looked at you.

"Oh... Boy, I didn't hear you enter... I must be slipping in my old age, huh?" Artorias chuckled... though his eyes thinned at Rose as He sniffed at the air "Rose.... right?"

"Yes, Sir. It is a pleasure. I am sorry for your loss." She spoke, your brows creasing as You looked between them.

"Look at this, Remus, all we need is your brother... and We'll all be here." Your grandfather said absently. Diana's face fell, as she stood, touching your Grandfather's shoulder.

"Dad... Dad is gone, Pops, remember?" Your sister said, grief ingrained in her expression.

Artotias, looked at the Black suit he was wearing, then to everyone's dark clothing "Romulus... He's... gone?"

"Come on, Pops, Let's go, we need to be early for the Service." Remhilde took your grandfather by the arms, the Old man nodding.

"Right, go get my cane then, Remus." She said, smiling tiredly to his daughter and patting your shoulder as the two moved through to the lounge, getting ready to go.

The Ride to the Cemetary was even quieter, You were lost in your thoughts again, thoughts of your Dad and what little of the good times you spent together.

He didn't deserve to die.

"Don't... Just... not today... please."

She must suffer. we must destroy Her.

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The Church was full when you ducked through the crowds to get to the back, Your sister, Aunt and Grandfather shuffling after you. but a hand caught yours, You looked back at Rose, who shifted up to kiss your cheek "I will stay here, Beloved. This is a matter for family."

Shaking your head, you kept your head down from the crowd and trying to ignore the overzealous scent of Human blood "You are my family. Now come on." You insisted, but Rose did not move.

"Please..." She pleaded, it was a rare thing seeing an Upir plead "...I can't see you in that much pain... I just... I can't." Her eyes gleamed slightly as they would glow, you could sense her instability.

"Alright, I love you." You said with a weak smile.

"I love you too, I will see you after the Eulogy, You will do well. I love you!" She was cute when she was pleading, and you lent down to kiss her cheek again.

"Try not to eat anyone, Rosie." You grinned, leaving te redhead behind as Diana patted her on the back.

"Seriously please don't eat anyone." She said as Your family followed you through the Chruch hall, up towards the Deus.

Shifting up the steps, you paused eyes wide as you looked up. It was truly beautiful, a great Cross hung from the High wall with the image of christ bellow stained glass windows of Red and Greens depicting the commands of god to Noah and his Arc that would come, and of course there was the man of god in his robe... one that You recognized, His darkened face, aged and sad looking at you "Mr Drake." He said as He moved towards you.

GOOD FUCKING GOD THIS BURNS!

You shifted slightly, bracing as the cross on his chest gleamed, the image of the cross and christ and noah deeply disturbing your Vampiric curse "Charlie are you okay?" Diana asked trying to touch you, but you shrinked away, shivering, this horrible feeling like... being watched by something really really powerful, and you were in his house.

"I-I'm okay... I'm fine I-."

You felt a hand wrap around your arm, You aunt's face appearing as she whispered into your ear "Drink this, and avert your eyes from the cross." Remhild said, quickly slipping you a flask.

"Wha..." You started but she cut in.

"Quickly go on, it will dull the reaction."

You took the flask, uncorking out of desperation to get rid of this horrible feeling if anything and necking it quickly. You held back a gag, feeling the mixture burn as it went down your throat. though as it settled in your stomach as a strange feeling came over you, like someone had just stabbed you in the heart with an opened energy drink, all of its caffeinated contents filling up in your chest and overcoming whatever otherworldly eye was pressing down on your dark soul.

Rushing forward, You grasped the Man's hand "Hello uh..." You looked at his clothing, raising an eyebrow "Bishop?"

The Man as you shook his hand, for a long while without realising it "Yes, Mr Drake, May I call you Charlie?"

"Absolutely, Charlie, chip whatever you want!?" You said with a smile, unable to shake the electrical feeling inside.

The Bishop raised an eyebrow "Right... well, Charlie, I'm Bishop Bruce."

A Lightswitch went off in your mind as it buzzed over actively "Bruce? as in Ambassador Bruce, like..." You couldn't help but frown "Chaz and Camile's dad."

Bishop Bruce nodded, his large and slightly bloated form bobbling as he smiled "Ah yes, I forgot you went to school with my children. They aren't causing any trouble I hope?"

You grinned with a little too much teethe "Not at all... hehe..."

We should have outed them, that airhead and that fuckboy.

"I said shut up, Beast."

I don't like it here, I feel like the devil in the Garden of Eden, WE DO NOT BELONG HERE.

"SHUT. THE FUCK. UP."

...

Mr Bruce clicked his fingers at you "Charlie?"

"Huh, sorry?" You muttered, the sound pulling yourself out of your head.

Bishop... Ambassador... whatever, Mr Bruce gave you a queer eye "Are you okay, son? You look a little tense." His hand touched your shoulder and it made you feel uneasy.

"Well... My dad's corpse is presumably in that coffin so..." You pointed out the Coffin of Black and Gold, closed casket thank go- you didn't want to think about the big guy right now "So... no. not really."

Mr Bruce rubbed your shoulder in a way that made you cringe slightly "I understand, son, look, Roman was an old friend... that's why I wanted to deal with this personally, you have my prayers." Mr Bruce took his leave to talk to some folks, giving friendly handshakes as you buzzed with the strange feeling in your gut, marching up to your Aunt.

"What the Hell is this?" You whispered, You Aunt Hilde shrugged.

"Whatever do you mean, Chippy?"

"Don't chippy me!" You growled, taking deep breaths to try and stabilize the agitating brew in your guts.

Remhild looked curiously "Hmmm, You breathe, you actually breathe, how curious?"

Snapping to her, you frowned "Look, I know you are a descendant, I know we are all descendants, and that you probably have some crazy insane history or whatever, but My dad is dead, and you weren't here for that, now I have to talk to all of these people, something that I had problems with while alive let alone dead, so please, just help me out here, Please Aunt Hilde." You immediately regretted saying that, but Remhilde merely smiled looking at your eyes.

"...You must be struggling, keeping him all cooped up like that, look at your eyes... all bloody. But don't ever speak to me like that again, Chippy, or I might get angry next time. Now just breathe, and relax, and everything will be okay. Okay?" She didn't stop smiling, it was unnerving, but you nodded, seeing her motherly smile as she slapped your face a couple of times, stepping up to the podium and smiling the People messing around with the microphone "Alright that's enough, it works, it works fine. here look." Hilde grabbed the mic and spoke into it, her voice booming out at the hall "Testing, 1, 2, 3... alright folks there we go, come on now sit down, that's right ma'am, take a seat, no not there, that's not your family, come on now... okay? got it? good."

Everybody was seating, You watched in Awe as your Aunt flashed her smile at them all, letting out a little chuckle as she nodded "You probably don't know me, and any of you that do probably don't like me, I am Remhilda Drake, Roman's sister..." The room mumbled slightly, many faces darkening at the revelation of your Aunt's identity "Ah there we are, that's more like it. Listen I have been away for a long time, and I know that My brother was murdered..." More mumbles "Now I'm not gonna make a big deal of this, but I'm going to find who did it, and then I am going to slit. there. throat." Silence.

Remhilda never stopped smiling... but tears began to form in her eyes, giving her this strangely terrifying visage, mixed with deep grief. tapping the mic with her tattooed fingers so that the reverb squealed painfully into everybody's ears. You watched in amazement as she stepped down, taking your sister's arms and grinning widely as she wiped her eyes "Kick their ass, Didi."

Diana was up next, pulling out some papers from her black blazer, pushing back her neatly drawn back hair and adjusted her square glasses, walking up quietly to the podium to face the Assembly. "I uh... Hello everybody. It makes me so happy to see so many people show up today, I don't know half of you half as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve... haha..." Didi laughed awkwardly.

"I've never seen her nervous to speak before... hell it's her job. This must be really hard."

This is Valerica's fault. She killed father.

"Just, enough."

Diana frowned at everyone, looking down at her notes "So... My dad was... He wasn't like other men. He was... he was..." you watched as Tears rolled down Diana's cheek, Rose caught your eye in the crowd, looking fearfully at You as You quickly moved up, taking Diana's hand and pulling her down before she burst out into a sob, crying into your shoulder like you'd never seen before, lost in her sadness as You saw Your grandfather step up aimlessly, that blank look in his eyes.

"Pops... hold on wait!" You said trying to reach out for him.

Artorias cleared his throat into the Microphone, nodding as He looked out at everybody, pulling out a Small pair of circular glasses to look at everyone, then... immediately put them away again, before resting his hands on the side and looking at everyone with his hazy eyes "What the fuck are you all doing in my Bathroom?" He asked dully, rushing up hastily, you took your grandfather gently by the shoulder as He struggled "Hey! get your goddamn hands off me slick! I'm not going back to jail! ahhhh!" You carefully handed your senile grandfather off to your Aunt... sighing and rubbing your eyes as you realised... that You were up on the podium, in front of everyone.

The gathering exploded in talk, now that You looked out at them all, the grace of god still agitating your chest despite the over powering energy that strange brew gave you. You noticed faces... The Police Cheif was here, Elisa Royce, giving you a confused and slightly angry face.

You saw... Jane... Utter shock on her Dark face as Tears suddenly fell from her cheeks, eyes wide and mouth agape "Fuck..." You thought, averting your eyes from her as You continued to observe.

A lot of people had gathered, old business associates of Your father, a few locals that You knew from a long time ago, Belle, Cleo and... even Namina were here, and Rose, she was-

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH.

Amber eye's looked at You, with shining deathly pale skin, her long crimson hair was long and loose across her face, though Her black dress was overly classy and the dark rings on her finger's gleamed as Valerica waved, her face dipping in to that dark smile.

KIIIIILLLL.

"NO! STOP. RIGHT NOW. LOOK AT HIM, LOOK. AT. HIM..."

You turned to your father's coffin, seeing it sat on it's pedestal, how it made you ache inside.

Fine... I will... sleep.

"Thank you."

You turned back, looking at Valerica, how she had her arm around Rose, who looked apologetically at You "Hi." You said into mic, quite unsure of just what to say "I umm... I'm sorry about my family they... Well, You know. I didn't really write a speech for today so I'll just wing it I guess? So umm My dad was a good guy, He did a lot of work as a philanthropist, I see a lot of you here today that My dad helped back in the day... He was... He..." You stared, seeing their disinterested faces, feeling the Beast writhe as Valerica stared as she gave you a wink.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrah.

Casting your eyes back at the casket... and at your family, You saw them frowning and in grief... and You could imagine your dad. "you never tell people what they want to hear, Charlie, you only say what needs to be said, or you say nothing at all...."

"...Don't go overboard. Just what they need to hear."

Just what they need to hear? I can do that.

Standing straight, you saw them in a new light... You beheld them all, the lovely populace of Wallace who had bothered to show up, and You smiled "You know what? Actually now I think about it..." The Crowd's nostril's collectively flared at Yours... or at Beast's sudden confident tambre "...My dad was an asshole, the Biggest greatest asshole of all, The King... of the Assholes!" The Crowd murmured in shock "Oh come on, don't even try to pretend like half of you aren't here out of obligation, Romulus Artorias Drake, was the Purest breed of cunt, I should know I have a little bit of cunt in me myself, as does my sister, as does my grandfather and his father's father, being a colossal dickweed in in out blood folks and don't forget it!"

The Entire church was lost in disgust, cries of protest and anguish as You nodded, smiling deeply as You raised your arm "IF I MAY FINISH!" and boom, wow... Silence "Roman Drake was the King of assholes, but that was because He was strong, and He cared, and the unfortunate truth in this city is that to survive, you have to be Asshole something that You all know, The doctors, the dentists, the Salesman, the Taxi-Drivers. We are all total bastards, but we are strong, we don't take any BS just like he didn't, and it is because of my father's work, his work that pulled up the smallest and weakest of us into prosperity, my father's strength that, it is because of Roman that Wallace is the most powerful city in the state. it is because of My Dad that we are the most powerful people in America, and Asshole or not... That means something to all of us."

Wow... you'd never seen an entire Hall collectively flabbergasted, but it was an ultimately satisfying move, You weren't sure if it worked or not, and you didn't really care, all You did then was grin at them "Please... enjoy the service, and if you have anything but respect to pay to my father..." Your eyes looked to Valerica with the greatest hostility "Then lord forgive me for my french. but fuck off." You stepped down from the podium uncaring and smiling, looking at Your grandfather's grinning face, Diana's lips curling into a recovering arc, and Remhilda chuckling as they all welcomed you with open arms.

Feeling the warm embrace of your sister and your aunt as Your grandfather rest his hand on your shoulder "He is proud of You, Kid, He'd have no other eulogy." Artorias said lucidly, looking above.

"Drake's never compromise" Remhilda added.

And Diana smiled as she wiped her eyes "He will always be with us, and We will always be with you."

For the first time, in a long time, You felt like you belonged, here with your family, all together and You knew that things were going to be alright... or at least You hoped.

Just what they needed to hear.

"Yeah, thank you... are you alright?"

My mind is slipping, we cannot be here, in this church, during the day, with Her watching.

Your eyes flickered to Valerica, who arose with Rose who held her hands together as Bishop Bruce lead prayer, though you and Your family prayed it was an altogether different prayer, your collective Golden eyes stared in hatred at Her.

People came to pay their respects after the sermon, one by one walking up to the Deus to say kind but brief words, though most of it was a blur as You lost focus, it was difficult to keep smiling and shaking hands with people, whatever Hilde had given you was wearing off and the eyes of the father, son and holy spirit were now shimmering the beast inside.

"Charlie..."

Your eyes lifted, looking down at the Girl who stood in front of you, her bushy brown hair tighted back and her make-up dark... she seemed so small now, compared to before, this was not the time.

"Hi." You said, unable to meet eyes with Jane as she paid her respects and fixed you with a resolute gaze.

"Y-You... You look really good." She whispered, moving closer.

PROTECT JANE.

You stepped back, avoiding her touch "Can we talk, later? I umm... it's a really bad time."

She nodded a little sadly "Okay, of course, I'm sorry. Do you remember when He came to the Golden suite, well He was so kind then but, I know you two had a lot of issues and... I understand if you wanted to be alone and that you are afraid; hurting- "

"It is a really, bad time, Jane." You repeated though the words tasted sour as You spoke them and so you added: "I'll See You at the Academy soon, we can talk then."

"Right." She nodded, going to walk away before pausing "If You disappear again... then I will find you, I swear."

Slipping again into a state of unfocus, another person caught your eye, quickly slipping you flowers before muttering a quiet "My condolences." and walking off before you could get a good look at her, but you thought that You recognized that frame, tall and athletic and You frowned.

But before you could think on that any further, the Police Cheif Elisa Royce came over, resting her hand on the coffin before moving over to you, carefully surveying you before taking an official's stance "On behalf of the entire WCPD, You have our condolences, Mr Drake."

"Thank you, Chief." You said, expecting the older red-haired police chief to leave, though she lingered for a moment.

"With Respect Mr Drake, we have been expecting you to pay us a visit at the precinct." She frowned, a very disappointing frown indeed, but you literally couldn't give two shits about that right now, still, the Plan needed to go forward.

"Then I suppose I'll see you, soon, Cheif." With that, she left, and then...

Diana and Remhilde pressed to your side, glaring deeply as the two Women with Red hair, one Orange and the other Crimson, stepped forth. This was the first time that You had really had a moment to compare Rose and Valerica side by side, the former was shorter and her blue eyes were rounder, it was apparent that she was younger and her mane of curly hair tied up gave you a distinct girlish vibe.

But Valerica was sharper than Her sister, of the face and of eyes that were a deep amber, she had a classy Older hostess vibe to her, her perfect body strutting with a grace that made you sick to your stomach, her Blood-red hair hanging loose on her shoulder as she smiled insanely at you.

Rose stuck close to Valerica as if trying to keep her within a safe reach but you knew that if Valerica could at anytime overpower every single person in this room. The Murderess moved towards the coffin, looking at the shining surface before going to settle a hand on it.

Her wrist was ice cold as Your hand caught it, denying her the right to touch your father's resting place, Valerica smiled, her face not far from yours so that you could feel her icy breath "You have, no right to be here." You growled, trying to restrain the Monster from leaping through your skin "You have no right, to see him." Valerica's eyes looked lustfully up and down your form "You have no right, to touch him. Get out, before I think twice." You growled.

"Ummm, I love it when You talk dirty to me, Lover-boy... goodness me, You smell so much more powerful than before, that's not all for me I hope?" Her voice made your chest tremble with anger.

"How dare you come here, You fucking murderer." Diana spat as Valerica raised an eyebrow.

"Ah... I forgot about the Little one, so easily deceived. Aren't you happy with my Investigation work, You found your lovely little brother after all?" She spoke in that mocking tone again, one that made Diana seethe with wrath, but your Aunt's hand, held her in place, her grin widening at Valerica who considered her curiously. "Oh My... Is that... Remhilde Drake, The Black Rabbit in the flesh, and I see Artorias the Mad-dog back there, this is quite a family gathering here! too bad one of you is a corpse."

Your grandfather stepped forward with an unusually swiftness "When You meet My grandson on the battlefield, you will perish in the most painful way you hideous leech. This will not be a war, but a slaughtering of Pigs."

Valerica raised an eyebrow, though you noticed the slightest hint of flight in her stance "Perhaps... Arty... perhaps... that's if my dearest sweetling Charlie has the heart or the strength to ever kill me, He is mine forever and Always, Lord of two-bit Vampire's or not, he is bound to me." Her Amber eyes settled on you, forcing her arm upward which strained against your tight grip, your muscles shook as she looked at your hand holding her, the two great forces pushing against each other as Your claws crushed into her skin.

But She was the Victor, snatching your face with her cold hands and giving you a stare of demented love "You cannot..." She paused, looking at your claws and noticing that they had pierced the skin, blackish blood oozing from the wounds. She snatched her arm back, a look of deep shock on her face "What?"

We... drew blood? WE DREW BLOOD!

"We can kill her, we can harm her, I have overwhelmed the Law of delegation?"

Rose smiled, fully and earnestly "You are a fool to have left us to our own devices, Rica. He is close to our level of power, and with it comes your reckoning."

The Crimson haired Upir frowned deeply, seeing the bloodlust painted in your expression "After I am done here, I will grow even further, and then after that, I'm going to hunt you like a sheep; I will rend your head from your fucking neck."

Valerica shook her head, looking at her wounds close as she whispered "I... I have to speed up progress, I am so close, I must make haste." looking like You'd just stopped the earth, Valerica grinned desperately at You "I will show you... Soon, You will see that we have to be together, that we'll be a family, I promise you, You'll see."

........ What?

But she was already gone, vanished before your very eyes, and peering at your powerful hands that had finally managed to wound your ultimate foe, you grinned darkly.

_"Finally, My **** is in sight."- - - - - -

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The Rain came in **** now, drenching all those who did not shelter from it, the icy monsoon prickling against the hoard of Black umbrellas that shielded the masses bellow, trapped in black like shadows that You refused to see as You and the other's walked with Your father's casket on your shoulders.

You held untold strength in your frame, but even with the enhancements that your Curse brought, this coffin felt like it weighed more than you could ever bare, straining against your resolve as You walked through the cemetery, the raindrops dripping from your dark curls and seeping into your suit.

Roman's place of rest was destined, storied and natural for him, but even as You descended down into the Drake family crypt, where you forefathers and their forefathers were put to rest, You wished beyond hope that He would at least find your mother in the afterlife... if she was even there to be found.

The Bishop said a few words, but you did not hear them, all you could feel was the cold in you, the Burning frost of Rose's touch on your left arm as she held you close, and Diana's warmth on your right as You stared down into the Crypt's heavy doors, being closed and locked tightly.

Time passed so quickly, but you did not move, you didn't move when the public had finally begun to disperse, and You didn't move when you felt the presence of those who were now you kin, appearing from the shadows.

Diana looked back though and smiled a little, resting her hand on your shoulder "They are here, Charlie... look."

You couldn't, all you could do was stare at those doors, but Rose touched your Nape gently "The Noxium, Beloved... they are here."

Another hand, strong but tender rested on your back "We are family now, Master... You don't have to do this alone." Belle whispered from behind.

"We will smile for you." Cleo's hand next to Rose's.

"And give you hugs!" Namina's hand, on your side, playful and energetic.

"Together we can Laugh at our thoughts." Huginn's hand on your right Shoulder blade.

"And be candid in memory." Muninn's on your left.

"Anywho stop us will be devoured." Rudy's twitching fingers tangled in your dark hair.

"We are Silence," Cametotz whispered as her soft touch adorned your side.

"We are Beasts one and all," Boris growled Proudly.

More and more hands, holding on as one, bolstering you, strengthening you, until your Clan were intertwined, spread out like a Dragon's wings, gifting you the resolve to speak.

"I will do you proud, Dad, I will be strong, I promise... try not to worry so much from up there okay? I have a Family to stop me from doing anything stupid..." The Rain began to die down, and the dark clouds began to part on the horizon, giving way to a heatless Winter-Sun, The Noxium brandishing Umbrellas to cover themselves but never leaving your side. "We will meet again, in another life, and when we do, I hope that we can stand together on the Hill like we used too... and watch the Rising Sun." You smiled, looking at the bright Golden god peak over the tall buildings in the distance, it's rays bitting at your skin as the beast rattled inside.

An Umbrella was drawn over you, shielding the volatile light from your skin "Come on, Chippy... Let's go home." Aunt Hilde said, giving you a gentle smile as Your grandfather patted your shoulder.

You nodded, turning... and seeing the Hundreds of red eyes, smiling at You "Come on guys, let's get out of here before we are burnt to a crisp eh?" You chuckled, wiping the red tears from your eyes as you and the Noxium, withdrew.