"You still haven't told me, what's the purpose of your visit Grey?"
"Jasper...Are you aware...of my romantic...feelings towards Faunus?" Grey asked, "Pretty much, Leonard seemed to have moved on, judging by all the crap he made and still make Muriel go through." Jasper replied.
"I have moved...on as well...I have someone...else in mind." Grey said.
"Congratulations to me! I get to have Faunus for myself in peace." Jasper said sarcastically.
Suddenly Sighing, "Actually Grey, let me ask you another question since you're not giving me a straight answer on the first one." he added asking.
"Go ahead Jasper...what is it...that you wish...to know about?"
"According to Faunus, he said that you get too sick that you can't even get out of bed, you can't walk in the sun without an umbrella, can't drink blood properly without issues...and it only gets worse with time.
My mom and I speculated that your sickness is related to you being a half breed, but judging from your current behavior, you're behaving like a pure blood instead.
So how sick are you exactly? because I have a hard time comprehending this bullshit, I'm confused seeing you looking even healthier than me." Jasper said.
"Well for starters...I am indeed...a pure blood...Second of all...I am also...sick." Grey answered, "I have a...condition where I...was born unable...to consume blood...it is called...literally 'Blood Poisoning'.
I was about...to die at...a very young...age since pure...bloods are supposed...to drink blood...they need it.
Meanwhile half breeds...who can survive...on human food...
Or blood but...unlike half breeds...we can not...survive only...on human food." Grey explained.
"I keep hearing you might die, but I don't buy it anymore, especially after I saw what you did to that man earlier." Jasper pointed out, "How were you able to stay alive, btw?" he added asking
"It is all...thanks to your...mate...As Faunus was...Able to heal...me with his...powers.
"I feel a 'but' coming." Jasper said.
"Yes...but his healing...is only temporary...I do not...have much time...before I get..
sick again as...Faunus was supposed...to come on...Christmas to treat...me once again." Grey replied.
"I already knew that's the reason why Faunus made his regular trips...in order to heal you." Jasper said, "But it's crazy to think that you would possess him, when he is literally the reason you're alive." He added.
"Truthfully? I like...being sick actually... all the attention...I can get...I just ask...and my every...request is fulfilled.
Being sick is...blessings for me." Grey replied smiling.
"Damn Grey, you have a natural talent for making people feel uncomfortable."
"I will ignore...that remark Jasper...as for your...very first question...I shall answer...it."
Rolling his eyes, "You sure talk Alot." Jasper said.
"I...wanna make a...deal with you." Grey replied calmly.
...Meanwhile...
"SURPRISE!"
"WOAH?! Huh?...You guys threw a party for me?!" Thorn asked.
"Yes! although I wish there were more of us, but we did whatever we could." Muriel replied, "It was very generous of Jasper to allow us to use this place." He added.
"Thank you, I get it why there's only few of you...I did some serious damage to my relationship with the others." Thorn said.
"Hey! no need to be gloomy!" Lucius said, "Ned said that he was coming with Garrick regardless but he's running late...And Jasper might come too but I wouldn't put any Faith on Jade, she really hates Thorn now." Yurei said.
"I hope this doesn't put down your spirit." Lucius said, "Don't worry yourself Lu, It would be for the best to avoid touching this subject and focus on enjoying this party." Aroon whispered to his fiance.
"ANYWAYS....We ordered a load of pizza old man, you should eat something salty before we make it to the cake part." Yurei spoke-up.
...Some Time Later...
"Ugh...i think I'm gonna *gag* puke." Yurei held his mouth and ran towards the bathroom, he just lost a pizza eating contest with Thorn, and was unable to keep all the pizza he ate inside his stomach anymore.
"Look at that beta acting all mighty but can't handle few pies." Aroon said pushing his glasses up.
"Can you blame him! he ate a mountain worth of pizza." Muriel said, "Personally I love pizza but that much would get me bedridden, I have no idea how Thorn still looks hungry." Lucius said nervously.
Tacito giggled softly, as he poured Yurei a cup of water for when he comes back.
Taking the chance, "Hey Taci." Thorn called his name.
"Yes?" Tacito turned to face Thorn with a slight smile, "Are you alright? You still haven't told me anything about your health." Thorn asked.
"I'll tell you...later not now...be patient Father." Tacito responded.
...Few minutes later...
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU."
"Y'all suck at singing as a group." Thorn smugly commented, "I wanna push your face on the cake real bad old man, who's with me?" Yurei replied.
"I would allow it." Aroon said, "Me too." Muriel said raising his hand.
"Hey! I was joking!" Thorn replied, "Just blow the candles boss, they wouldn't do it... unless you want them to." Lucius said chuckling.
"Okaaaaay." after a second of thinking, with one puff from Thorn, all the candles were blown out, "Did you make...a wish before... blowing the candles...Father?" Tacito asked.
"I'm 29, you'd think I'm too old for wishes, but I did make one though." Thorn replied.
"What did you wish for?" Yurei asked, "The wish won't come true if he tells us what it is." Lucius replied.
"For my parents to come over...and you're right Lu, it won't come true." Thorn said.
"Emotional Damage." Yurei mumbled underneath his breaths, "So... gifts?!" Muriel said trying to lighten the mood.
"Sure baby." Thorn replied smiling.
...Few minutes later....
"Not gonna lie, I freaking love this! I expected you to prank me or something." Thorn said in awe of the glass snake figurine Yurei brought for him.
"I wanted to prank you...but since it was Taci's and I's idea to throw you a party in the first place.
I thought getting you a good gift would make our work perfect." Yurei replied, "You guys already did a lot by organizing the party." Thorn said.
"These figurines would make an amazing decoration for your desk at the office!" Aroon and Muriel said in union.
"Hehe you two are in sync!" Lucius said chuckling, "Since we all gave our gifts." Yurei spoke-up.
"Right! That leaves Taci's gift for last." Muriel added, he eyed Tacito who was seemingly nervous as he lifted a big snake stuffed animal in his arms and handed it to Thorn who let out a big laugh.
"Haha! you guys are gifting stuff for My pet not me, 'Ivy' is gonna have a Field day with this one." Thorn joked receiving the stuffed animal delightfully, "There's something else...see the zipper...in the back...of the toy?...pull it down." Tacito instructed.
"Oh! there's something else? " Thorn said following his instruction, he flipped the toy around and noticed the zipper, pulling it down quickly.
"Is there something there inside?" Muriel asked, "Idk, there's this piece of paper sticking out..." Thorn replied grabbing the note that was inside the toy, "Hmmm..oh?!" he noticed something else and took it out.
"What are these?" Thorn asked, "Aren't those...baby gloves? like the ones they make newborns wear." Lucius said inquiring.
"What are you talking about?...let me read the note first." Thorn said confused.
He picked-up the note and began reading it out loud for everyone, "This toy is not for you...it's for you kids, the gloves are not for you too...they are for your grandkids?"
"The hell is this?" Thorn Mumbled as he turned his head to look at Tacito with a puzzled look, Then he glanced over at Aroon who seemed to be in shock as he understood before everyone else what that meant.
Thorn watched Aroon whisper something to a clueless Lucius, who instantly Blushed and nearly shouted it, if it wasn't for Aroon covering his mouth.
"Grandkids..." Muriel repeated the word for a second before he remembered when Yurei was crying the other day and Ned ruled it out as 'Being happy' when Muriel asked for the reason.
His face slightly heated-up, as his mind came to a conclusion, "Grandkids?! Thorn we are grandparents now...BLOODY HELL WE ARE GRANDPARENTS!" Muriel enthusiastically shouted.
"We are?" Thorn was still stuck in confusion, "Hold on! you mean to tell me?!
Oh my fucking...Taci you're pregnant?!" Thorn finally got it.
"Now you know...I hope these...news don't bother...you." Tacito replied.
"Bother us?! Tacito this is a miracle!" Muriel replied cheerfully while going to sit beside him, he held Tacito's hands in his and smiled at him brightly.
"We Know now who's gonna babysit our kid when we're out on vacation, right Taci?" Yurei joked.
...Meanwhile...
"Not everyone is...Lucky to have...a destined mate...Like Faunus does." Grey replied, "I am raised...by The Styles...taught from a...young age that...if I want...something...i should get...it." he added.
The cold delivery of his words made Jasper's body shiver, "I see now...why Leonard hates your guts, you are as insane as the family that adopted you!" Jasper replied.
Twisting his lips into a sinister smile, "They made me...feel so loved!...as if I...was never adopted!
I love my...family to death...but what I...wish for more...than anything is...to have that... one special person...fall for me." Grey said enthusiastically.
"How messed-up can you be? To fall in love with someone then move on from them, only to fall in love with their mate." Jasper asked.
"Oh so you...figured that it...was you Jasper?"
"The way you treated me politely despite the imbalanced power dynamic between us, you kept smiling and talking respectfully to me, and it May at first seems like the 'Style Family' way of communication based on my experience with Faunus.
But I can tell it was me, the object of your desire, from that your hungry gaze of yours, the trembling in your voice and the way you smile and blush everytime our eyes meet." Jasper replied making eye contact with Grey.
Instantly Blushing, "Not just beautiful!...but so smart...as well Jasper!...I never thought...I would be...jealous of my...ex love interest!" Grey spoke in a loving manner.
Irritated, "You're jealous of Faunus... wouldn't that be a more understandable motive behind The possession?" Jasper Asked.
"I must admit...that jealousy helped...me possess Faunus...but Jasper Dear...i can assure...you that Faunus...did ask me...to do it... himself." Grey replied, "Then Quick question, why do you even like me? and don't you already know that I'll never be yours! this is all pointless!" Jasper asked.
Cupping his own face, "With everything Faunus...has told me...about you dear...I... found myself enchanted.
I came all...the way here...to offer betrayal...of my own...family at the...simple request of...love." Grey replied smiling.
"From what MY mate told me, I pitied you Grey, I thought you were helpless and weak, but you are just insane."
"Oh Jasper dear...the more you... insult me the...more I will...fall for you."
Taking a deep breath, "Your invitation has expired, leave my residence and never show your ugly face here again." Jasper said standing-up.
Standing as well, "I cannot promise...you to be...free of me..but for now... it's a goodbye!
Make sure to...stay alive and...healthy dear Jasper...I will find...a way to...make you mine." Grey replied.