Chapter 17

It would be afternoon as Felicity was walking back to Isaac's dorm. She was looking at her phone that Isaac got her as it had Marina's and Sabrina's phone number on it, while Felicity had an adorable happy look.

"I have friends." Said Felicity with giddy.

But she suddenly, bumped into someone as it was Marcus.

"Ow." Said Felicity.

"Whoa, you okay?" Marcus asked, slightly concerned.

"I'm fine. What are you doing here?" Felicity asked.

"The team was supposed to meet up at the lair. I was going to meet up with Isaac, but I guess he's out doing something." Said Marcus as Violet appeared behind him.

"Same here!" Violet shouted.

"Ah! Violet, where did you come from?" Felicity responded with her hand on her chest.

"Whoops, sorry. Marcus asked me to come. I don't know why, though. It's as if he has feelings for me." Said Violet, acting bashful.

"Uh-huh, like I would fall for a girl like you." Said Marcus.

"What's wrong with me? I'm the total package. Guys would kill to be with me." Said Violet as she flipped her hair.

"I think you mean; guys would be killed if they were with you. Since you're freaking thirsty all the time." Said Marcus.

"Speaking of thirst. Marcus be a gentleman." Violet asked with drool on her face.

"Oh, no! Get those fangs away from me!" Said Marcus Violet was getting close to him.

"C'mon, just a little bite. I'll be gentle." Said Violet.

"Like hell!" Marcus yelled.

Felicity giggled at them, until she noticed a note on Isaac's door. It had a note as it said that he went to do an errand with a friend. Meanwhile, we see Isaac at an arts and craft store with Christine. Isaac was pushing a cart, while Christine was putting supplies in the cart.

"Thanks again for buying this stuff for me." Said Christine.

"No problem. At least you can use them and make something good." Said Isaac, a bit gloomy.

"Hey, chin up. Just draw. You'll soon get there. It just takes time and practice." Said Christine.

"Noted. Anyway, why is it that your parents don't like you buying this stuff?" Isaac asked.

"Because they're my parents. You know how they are. They want me to continue the family tradition of becoming a hunter. Plus, they always check my bank account if I'm spending my money on unnecessary things." Said Christine as she quoted her fingers.

"Ah, I see." Said Isaac.

"But I don't want to be a hunter. I just want to draw. And maybe make a living out of it. But my parent's forced this career on me, since I don't know how to do anything else. You know?" Said Christine as she looked a bit sad.

"Yeah. But do what makes you happy. I mean, you not bad hunter. But you're a better artist. The choice is yours. And if you need help with your parents. I got your back." Said Isaac as he passed her, pushing the cart.

Christine watched Isaac, giving a faint smile as she brushing her to the side. But she then wrapped her arms around him as Isaac was dragging her through the isle.

"I'm so glad you're here at the academy with me. I have no idea what I'd do without you, I." Said Christine.

"Christine, people are looking." Said Isaac.

"I don't care. I'm tired. Carry me." Said Christine.

"Tired of what?" Isaac asked.

"Life." Christine replied.

"Come on, I'm not going to carry around everywhere." Said Isaac as he stopped.

"Aw, c'mon~." Christine responded.

Isaac sighed, but couldn't help to smile at her. We then see them arriving back at the academy on Isaac's motorcycle as he parked.

"Again, thanks, Isaac. I really want to pay you back someday." Said Christine as she took off her helmet.

"It's no problem. Don't worry about it." Said Isaac.

"Nope, I'm not taking no as an answer. Let's hangout someday soon. I'll buy ice cream. Get your favorite mint chocolate." Said Christine as she grabbed her bags.

"Tempting. But you know how busy I am." Said Isaac.

"Still not taking no. I'll text you when I'm free. You better be free, Atwood. Bye~." Said Christine as she left and waved.

Isaac let out a chuckle, until he noticed Violet, Marcus and Felicity nearby watching. Violet was watched with intrigue, Felicity a bit jealous and Marcus had a normal look.

"What?" Isaac asked.

"You know what~." Said Violet.

"Who's she?" Felicity asked, glancing at Christine.

"A friend. Let's get going, boss." Said Marcus.

"Yeah, lets." Said Isaac as they started heading the lair.

"So what did you two do?" Violet asked.

"Violet, shut up." Said Isaac.

Part 3- We then see the whole gang sitting together, finishing a meeting as Felicity was there with them as she was drinking out of a juice box.

"Alright, any questions?" Isaac asked.

"Yes, what did you and Christine do together?" Violet asked with her hand up.

"Isaac, you sly fox." Said Garry.

"Nothing happened and if someone asks again, I'm going to put you in a headlock." Said Isaac.

"Message received, jeez." Said Violet.

Suddenly, Isaac was getting a phone call as his phone said grandmother.

"Uh, I have to take this. It may take a while. Don't be too loud." Said Isaac.

"Okay." Said Marcus.

"Hello, grandmother…" Said Isaac as he walked away from the gang.

"Okay, let's see who can be the loudest." Said Violet.

"Don't." Said Iris.

"Yeah, he's talking to his grandmother." Said Marcus.

"So nosy, Marcus." Said Violet.

"Shut up. Look who's talking." Marcus replied.

"How's the juice box, Felicity?" Scarlet asked.

"I didn't know fruit juice could be so good!" Said Felicity.

"And there are multiple flavors of juice. So go crazy. Live the dream." Said Garry.

"I will! Also, I've been wondering. Why is Isaac your team leader?" Felicity asked.

"Because he's Isaac." Everyone replied.

"I don't know what that means." Felicity responded.

"You'll learn soon enough." Said Franklin.

"But why is he, though? From what I've learn from all of you. You are all have more advantages since he's human and you all are monsters." Said Felicity.

"You want to tell the story?" Violet asked to Marcus.

"Sure, why not. Just like any team that starts, we started out as a mess. Back when it was just us four. Me, Violet, Jasper and Isaac. I was way ill-tempered; Violet was too careless and a bit full of herself." Said Marcus.

"In my defense, I was stronger than you all. And your underestimating yourself. Especially that, super angsty phase you want through." Said Violet.

"Whatever, grandma. Jasper was trying to come to grips with his powers and being a ghost. And Isaac was going through his own crap. We were a train wreck that happened, but ready for another worse train wreck." Said Marcus.

"We also butted heads and said some pretty nasty things too each other." Said Jasper.

"One day, were sent on a mission we thought was going to be easy. A run up the mill, monster capture. But it turned out that monster was being hunted by a demon that used black magic." Said Violet.

"We were all captured besides Isaac and that bastard tortured up for what felt like hours. I thought it was the end for us." Said Marcus.

"I cried." Said Violet.

"Same." Said Jasper.

"But Isaac…to our surprise he came back. He fought the demon as best as he could, but he had a magical trap set up as it messed with Isaac's head. He tortured him mentally, but I will never forget what Isaac said that moment." Said Marcus.

We flash back into the past as they were in a cave as the demon was torturing Isaac. He was on his knees, struggling and in pain as the demon approached Isaac.

"What did you think was going to happen? What made you think you were going to walk out of here with your friends, huh? You worthless human!" The demon laughed.

"Nothing. But I'm not going to abandon them. Never again will I do that to anyone again. No one's going to die, because of me! They're my team. I'll never leave them because they're all I've got!" Isaac yelled.

Felicity and the others listened, impressed and amazed. Garry remembers him and Isaac sitting together, talking when he first join. Garry looked troubled as Isaac was trying to comfort him. Iris remembers a moment of her teaching Isaac how to stitch clothes as they were bonding. She looked depressed as he face said everything. Isaac struggling made her smile, while Scarlet remembers her and Isaac together as she was crying. They were face to face as they looked like they were talking, but Isaac hugged her, comforting as she kept on crying. Franklin remembers him fixing Isaac's motorcycle for the first time. As we then see Isaac showing Franklin his own repair shop in the lair as he teared up. He bear hugged Isaac as he looked like he was crushing him. They all smiled out of emotion as Marcus smiled.

"Isaac's our leader because…there's no better person than him for the role. He never stands down, takes no crap and stands up for what he things is right and cares about." Said Marcus.

"Wow. And of the demon?" Felicity asked.

"Oh, right. Isaac shot its head off with his pistol." Said Marcus.

"The most satisfying bang I ever heard." Said Violet.

"Yep. Even though, that's when or reputation start." Said Jasper.

"Turns out that demon was wanted for killing so many people." Said Marcus.

"Thank god we were lucky, huh?" Said Violet.

"Okay, goodbye. So what are you guys talking about?" Isaac asked.

"Nothing, boss." Said Marcus.

"We just want you to know is that we love you. Mm~." Said Violet as she hugged Isaac.

"Okay. I love you guys too." Said Isaac, confused.

"Group hug!" Garry shouted.

"Please don't." Said Isaac.

They all hugged together as Felicity join in as well. It would be later as Isaac and Felicity were walking together to their dorm room. Felicity was looking at Isaac adoringly as he noticed her from the corner of his eyes.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Isaac asked.

"No reason." Said Felicity.

"Why is everyone acting weird." Said Isaac.

"Isaac, I want to say thank you. For being so nice to me." Said Felicity.

"You don't have to thank me. You needed help. I did what any decent person would do." Said Isaac.

"Yeah, but not a lot of people would've done that." Said Felicity.

She then kissed him on the cheek as Isaac was surprised. Felicity giggled and walked ahead of him as Isaac gave a faint smile. It would be later that day as it was night as Isaac was in Merlin's office. Merlin was on his chair, while Isaac was looking at his curse markings.

"I see. But we've tried everything I could to break that curse. But the curse is too powerful. Even for me. As long as that Richard lives. Nothing can be done. But why do you seek Excalibur's power? I thought you'd rather use your own strength than to use the sword?" Merlin asked.

"I have to fight fire with fire. What happened to Jasper made realized…I'm still weak. I will cast away my pride just to protect them. Even if it means I have to be more of a knight." Said Isaac.

"I'll try to see what I can do and do my best to come out with a any good results. But try not to build your hope up." Said Merlin.

"Right." Isaac replied.

"Oh, I got word of your grandmother is coming here." Said Merlin.

"Yeah, just to see my progress. And maybe scold me more for being a hunter than a knight. Can I change schools?" Isaac asked.

"(Chuckles) No. But speaking of knights. How are your swordsmen skills? Based on your reports from past missions, you haven't been using a sword at all. Why is that?" Merlin asked.

"I just fell out of it I guess. Plus, swords are meant to kill. And I try not to unless I have to." Said Isaac.

"Then may I give you some advice? I think you should embrace both sides of your family, Isaac. You come from two strong families. Descendant of King Arthur and a long lineage of Hunters, trained by the Van Helsing family. Your mother wanted Rick to be a knights and your father wanted you to be a hunter. One child to continue the one family tradition and the other to inherit Excalibur. They both spoke happily about training the both of you. But you know the rest. Isaac, try making your parents dream come true. Become a hunter knight." Said Merlin.

"Right. I'll…do my best. Goodbye." Said Isaac as he left with a determined look.

Merlin smiled, until his white hair started to turn black. But they then turned back to white as he sighed with a concern look on his face.

"I need to find a new vessel soon." Said Merlin.

We then see Isaac at the lair in front of androids on standby. Isaac pressed a button on wrist device as a pillar rose out of the ground. It opened as inside was a rectangular box with the Pendragon coat of arms was on it. Isaac opened it as there was a modernized knights sword inside as he grabbed it. The androids stood ready as Isaac had the sword on his right shoulder.

"Embrace both sides of the family, huh. Alright…I guess I have to use Old Reliable." Said Isaac.

He then stood ready with his sword in his right hand and pistol in his left hand, ready to start his new training.