Family Meeting.

Soon enough I was pulling my mustang into the garage, making note of the absence of Brian's car, and the presence of my Aunt Angela's car. It was strange that Brian wasn't home yet, he must still be at the precinct. Regardless I took the small victory in not having to deal with that asshole today, one battle at a time.

Julia hopped out first, stretching like a cat as Amy followed suit, "You coming?" Amy asked sweetly as she leaned into the open window. All I could do was nod, I don't exactly know how this is going to go, plus Angela is here as well, which is going to make things even more awkward, not to mention I can't shake the feeling I'm being watched, so if I have some more weird demon shit inbound I might just snap.

I sigh, shaking my head as I do so. Then climb out of the car myself, it was getting harder and harder to drive now that I keep getting taller, the seat only goes back so far I quietly groan as I pat the top of her. She was my single most prized possession, if I suddenly wasn't able to drive her, well I wouldn't be happy is all I'll say.

I quickly pull on some baggy jogging bottoms from my rucksack that fit me decently enough still, and one of my oversized gym shirts that was unfortunately now a normal bordering on small gym shirt. Finally I tugged a large black hoodie over my head, to try and cover my body as much as possible, thankful that the most obvious change; my eyes, was still hidden behind the pair of black tinted aviators I had on.

I pause before the doorway to the kitchen, steeling myself for what is to come. With a soft click the door opens and I step inside, and honestly wish I was more surprised.

Sat at the counter is Azara seemingly happily chatting away to Angela and Amy, the demon looking more like an Arabian princess than a demon of course, and it seemed my mom let her borrow some clothes as she was wearing a pair of yoga pants and a loose fitting t-shirt from Amy's wardrobe, which seemed to be the topic of conversation between them both, Amy trying and struggling to explain to Azara what 'Anime' was. Angela just smiled at them both, her long legs crossed on the stool pushing her gloriously thick thighs together, she wore a pair of tight fitted black grey cargo pants that hugged her features, with a tight v-neck black t-shirt under a brown leather jacket with a hood attached to it, it was hard to imagine my youthful aunt was actually thirty six. Her rich chocolate brown eyes flicked over to me and filled with a strange mix of arousal, regret, and happiness that, in all honesty I found rather exciting, especially since her long dark brown hair was left hanging down in lazy curls between her shoulder blades.

My mother and Julia were happily catching up, mom giving Julia a big hug and gushing about how much she missed her and asking her how long she was staying, just the usual questions. Though it was a sight that was hard to pull my eyes from, Julia wearing the same summer dress from the night before, a dazzling smile on her face, embracing my mother in her light blue skinny jeans and white shirt that showed a generous amount of cleavage. Her long hazel brown hair the same colour as Amy's was tied up in a messy bun, and she had her glasses on as well giving her a very youthful appearance. No, it was more than that, she WAS more youthful. The subtle wrinkles on her neck and around her eyes were gone completely, her eyes shone with a new energy in them that I hadn't seen since I was a kid, even her hair seemed to shimmer with richer tones than before, for a woman that was forty two she looked more like she was twenty two.

I swallowed hard as one by one they all looked over to my looming presence in the doorway, all smiling at me even if Azara's smile was a very nervous one that she tried to hide by looking at the floor. I guess I did snap at her last time we spoke, and she hadn't heard from me for almost twenty four hours.

"I... need to speak to all of you" I said with a grim expression, rubbing the back of my neck as Angela was the only one who nodded with understanding.

"Why, what's wrong mi ángel?" Helena asked sweetly as she walked over to me, rubbing my arm comfortingly

"It'd be better if we all sat down for this" I explained, not meeting her eyes as one by one the girls made their way across the room to sit in the living room, Helena taking a seat next to me on the love seat, Amy, Azara, and Julia all sat on the sofa, and Angela took Brian's armchair opposite to my mother and I.

"What's wrong babe?" Julia asked as she tucked her legs underneath herself, my mothers hand rubbing my back.

"Just let him speak, Jules" Angela said in a soft but firm voice as she uncrossed and then crossed her legs again, arms folded across her chest to push her comparatively modest bust together.

I looked at Angela appreciatively, we had always got along growing up, and she was always there for my mom and I even when times were super hard after Dad disappeared, she understood me better than most.

"Something happened yesterday, and I don't mean the obvious. I'm sure you are all aware that, I've not been the same as normal" I begin with a degree of warranted uncertainty.

"If this is about Azara-" My mother suddenly chimed in with a sweet soothing voice before Angela once again cut her off.

"Helena. Let him talk." Her voice was sharp, but not cruel, and elicited a soft sigh from Helena who clasped her hands together in her lap and turned more towards me, waiting.

"Yesterday, I got caught up in something I shouldn't have, and it's changing me. My height, my actions, my whole body really. I'm not... I'm not human anymore, I'm a demon" I say, my voice growing small as I look to the floor.

"Well, you're not a demon, more half-demon half-angel" Angela shrugs nonchalantly as Amy and Julia's eyes go wide in disbelief

"Ah so that's why it didn't work!" Azara chirps up, pressing a finger to her chin in a mannerism that could almost be considered cute if she wasn't a demon.

"Wait, you two knew?" Julia exclaims as she leans forward, "Wait, who even are you anyway?" Julia asks, pointing a finger at Azara who blinks a few times before frowning.

"Azara. I'm a demon too, well a full blooded demon anyway" She offers, eyes flicking to me offering what support she can.

"This isn't some elaborate joke then?" Amy asked suddenly nervous as she hugs her knees to her chest reflexively.

"No, I'm not. I didn't know I was half-angel until Mom told me yesterday, and I am a demon now too, I got caught up in what I think was Tia Angela's summoning attempt?" I ask for confirmation, all eyes staring at Angela who suddenly shifts uncomfortably.

"Y-yes... that's true. I-" She begins nervously before Amy cuts her off.

"So you are a witch!" Amy exclaims standing up and staring wide eyed at our aunt who only goes red in the face, "Beth used to keep telling me you were, but I thought she was just being a bitch! That's so cool Tia Angela!" She smiles from ear to ear, as if ignoring the whole 'I became a demon' part of the conversation.

"Y-yeah I am, I tried to summon Azara to boost my own magical potential, but it backfired... she's a lot stronger than I was prepared for. Plus I was reading a fake grimoire, but didn't realise until it was too late" Angela groans as she rubs her face in exasperation.

"This is absolutely crazy... but... somehow I know you are all telling the truth" Julia speaks up in a soft voice, looking between Azara, Angela, and myself. "But Mrs Silva, why aren't you more shocked by this?" She asks curiously as all eyes turn to my mother.

"I knew Danny was a half-angel, his father was an angel after all, but... I hoped to protect him from all that" She begins in a soft voice, taking my hand in hers and squeezing it tight as her other hand rubs my forearm, "Yesterday afternoon when Danny came downstairs, I knew what had happened, Abuela had taught Angela and I how to identify them so I cast the spells on the house myself, I knew it was too late but I wanted to try and save my only boy, my ángel" Her voice was suddenly sad as she scooted closer to me, kissing me on the cheek and running her hand through my hair, "But it all happened so fast, the feeling deep inside of me, it over came me and... and we had sex"

"WHAT!" Amy cried her hands covering her mouth in shock as Azara just tittered next to her like the little devil she was.

"Oh come on Ames, after what happened last night?" Julia chastised her through raised eyebrows, which only drew my mothers curiosity.

"What happened last night?" She asked sweetly

"He had sex with us both" Julia shrugged, taking everything surprisingly well.

"I see."

"Keeping it in the family, Daniel?" Angela teased as I rolled my eyes

"That's another thing I needed answers about. Azara." I said in a flat voice as the tittering demoness suddenly stopped laughing, her eyes snapping to the floor as she collected herself and sat forward.

"Yes, Master" Her voice was so timid and meek, it hurt a part of me I didn't know could be hurt to see how scared she was.

"My appearance keeps changing, and I can't control the pheromones that my body is giving off, surely there is something I can do about it?" I ask, softening my tone as much as I can with her.

"Well, yes but it will take practice. You can glamour yourself to look like you used to, that would be easiest, you just need to focus real hard. The pheromones should be easier, just picture yourself on fire, and focus real real hard on pulling all the fire on your body, inside your body" She offers helpfully, head still hung low as she wrings her hands.

"That doesn't sound that easy, Azara" Angela giggles from the other side of the room, making the demoness flush.

"Sorry, I've never done this before"

"It's fine, Azara. Thank you" I offer kindly, "But there's something else, I feel like I am being watched, like a dozen eyes are staring at me all the time"

"When did this start" Azara suddenly exclaims standing up, eyes wide with fear

"Woah, what's wrong?"

"Master you don't just feel like you are being watched, you ARE being watched, which can only mean humans know and you are in danger!" She cries eyes scanning the room, "Hells I should have been more careful!"

"Azara, calm down, what do we do?" I say in a firm voice, standing up and looming over the tall woman, gripping her shoulders with my large hands.

"We need to leave, to disappear. I need to show you how to glamour yourself, and hide your aura right away!" Her eyes are welling up as she shakes like a leaf.

"Well the rest of us will just have to start packing" Helena offers as she stands and straightens her shirt, offering a small smile

"I'll need to go back to my apartment then to grab some things" Julia sighs as she picks at the hem of her summer dress,

"I'm afraid you can't, if Danny is sensing people watching him it has to be someone who knows he's dangerous. If we separate we'll all get nabbed whilst we're alone" Angela explains as she rises, hands in her jacket pockets

"Wait, you are both coming too?" Amy asks surprised as I simply wrap my arms around Azara pulling her in for a tight hug.

"Why wouldn't I? I lost him once before, I'm not about to let him go again" Julia shrugs, standing up and wrapping an arm around Amy's shoulders, "Demon bullshit or no" She finishes, giving Amy a very sisterly hug as she looks into my eyes, and nods to me.

Damn, she really isn't going anywhere this time, college be damned.

"Ok then, Helena and Amy will start packing, Jules and I will help, you two do your demon thing and then we load the cars and get the hell out of Florida." Angela summarised, with an added slap of her fist into her palm for emphasis as she smiled. She seemed to be enjoying this too much.

"Alright then, Azara let's go, I need a shower anyway" I say to her as she looks up into my aviators, and nods with worried eyes.