A little too late p1

"What the hell...happened here?!" Ned said in disbelief.

"You mean to say what the hell didn't happen here?!...Who could've done this?" Yurei asked, "I can't say who, but I know for Sure, it wasn't human." Nashoba replied.

...Few minutes ago...

Worried, "You're going to see Edward on your own? then I'm coming with you!" Garrick said.

"Not necessary Garrick, it's fine, I'll handle Edward." Ned replied chuckling, "Stay here and catch-up with your sister, you should take some time to feel normal.

Go and have siblings fun! though I suggest you stay away from the living room, because the others are getting lazy and they might trick you into cleaning their mess with them." Ned added patting Garrick's arm.

"I'd like that Garrick stays with me but you might need him Ned, since you know...You guys are Mates." Matilda said hinting.

"You mean to say that I need Garrick so I can be safe?

Mats you're talking as if I'm not a strong Ass warlock, who's also immortal." Ned replied annoyed, "You're an immortal human who lived less than a hundred year Ned." Matilda replied back.

"You're wrong, I lived more than hundreds of years, if we count the time I lived with Yurei as we hunted for those book pages." Ned said, "I just say that I'm at a certain age because I don't like to be reminded that I'm actually old as hell." he added.

"Then why brag about being immortal in the first place?" She asked, "That was just a thing I said for dramatical effects Mats, you're a writer think about it!" Ned replied.

Sighing, "I'm sure Ned can be safe without me, I suggested going for emotional support." Garrick spoke-up, "Yeah you're right, Anyways...what about Faunus? why not take him with you?" Matilda asked.

"He went to check on his brother and Grey, besides Faunus barely managed Edward for few minutes yesterday, I can't bother him anymore." Ned replied.

"Is Fernando still asleep?" Garrick asked, "Yes, are you worried about him? do you wanna see him?" Ned asked.

"No, I don't wanna see my Ex, Ned." Garrick replied.

Chuckling, "I'm not gonna get jealous, I promise Rick." Ned said, "Even more reasons why, it's pointless to go see him...when he's like anybody to you." Garrick replied looking away.

"Hey, what's on your mind? you know I can feel you Rickie." Ned said asking.

"I know...it's true I feel bad for Fernando, but we still have bad blood, him and I...he's still my Ex who took so much from me, And you...and he makes me feel guilty for everything that happened." Garrick replied.

"Hey, don't blame yourself." Ned said, "Easier said than done...the truth is that even if Luciel (Lucas) did instigate all of this bullshit we went through, let's not forget Fernando killed people too...for me.

I feel bad for Fernando and I understand now why he did what he did to the Styles, but not to us.

I find it difficult to digest that you've forgiven him that easily Ned." Garrick replied.

Hearing his words, Ned gave Garrick an understanding look then glanced at Matilda, "Do you feel the same Mats?" he asked.

"Kinda, I mean Ricks is right Neds.

You're my best friend and you almost always know what to do, so I don't want to question your decisions and why you're being too nice to Freddie, I mean now we understand that he had a terrible life thanks to Luciel, but like Ricks said, he's still a murderer too.

Are you sure we should even allow him to be nearby?" Matilda asked.

Sighing, "Not this time, Freddie didn't kill in this life, I'd like to point that out.

Also, Freddie paid for his past lives sins with his death, so in this life he still haven't killed anyone, in fact he keeps on helping us if you recall.

He helped his Son, his twin brother and even your mate, Socorro." Ned said making Matilda lower her eyes a little.

"Shit...you're right about that." She said.

"I can handle Freddie and I take full responsibility for anything that could go wrong while he's under my care, so rest assure, I won't let him stray.

Nash told me something that i haven't told anyone about...The damage that the purification did to Fernando's personality wasn't actually done to his mind." Ned said.

Confused, "What do you mean? didn't that spell make him partially evil?" Garrick asked, "It did but the change happened to his soul, that's why he's like this even after dying and getting reborn, and According to Nash this kind of change can only be defeated if the person themselves fight off the change." Ned explained.

"You mean to tell me that you're planning to help Freddie fight off the dark side of his soul?" Matilda asked.

"Yes! though the spell caused him to become evil and lasted through his four lives, however when I started to interfere with him, Fernando started behaving differently." Ned said.

"You're right, we've seen that...Ever since you started treating him nice and forced him to be around you, the dude became all bark and no bite.

But wasn't he like that for a while back in Derora when he acted as Aroon? Untill he ended-up killing us all?" Matilda asked.

"Back then he wasn't being himself like he is now, Freddie was pretending to be someone else, he pretended that he and i were close, and the news of my pregnancy was also quite shocking.

Back then I didn't try hard enough to see behind Fernando's mask, and he wasn't being honest like he is now.

This life is his final shot, since Freddiy hasn't killed anyone yet, I won't treat him like a murderer, though I won't stop you two from hating him if you want.

To me, I think destiny has already punished him enough, and I hope you respect my opinion like I respect yours." Ned replied.

"We do respect it Ned, I don't think I can forgive him completely like you but I'll try to turn a blind eye to his existence.

And you're right about him not killing anyone in this life, yet...the one who did kill people is Luciel.

So we should do something about him, that man is now more of a danger to Lucius and Aroon than Fernando is." Garrick said.

"You're right...That slithering hoe needs some sort of dealing with." Matilda said angrily, "Lucius is our brother, we can't allow his mother to ruin his life once again." she added.

"I don't know about it and I'm scared to make a move, I want the best for Lucius and Aroon especially After they've been through more shit than us.

But I still think we should let the wedding happen at least, we can't make a real move until those two are at safety on their way to their honeymoon destination." Ned replied.

Sighing, "I suppose that's the plan for now at least for Lu's mom, but what are you gonna do with Edward?" Garrick asked.

"First of all, I need to know why that asshole came back into my life.

He took his brother's body, he pretended to be Grey and tried to kill Faunus, and somehow he knew way too much, like how you and Matilda are werewolves.

All of this doesn't make sense, and I have a feeling that someone pushed Edward to do this, possibly my own father...Edward's sudden appearance is as weird as your mother's...No offense." Ned replied.

"No offense taken, Now that my head is a little bit clearer, I don't trust Rapunzel even though she's my mother.

I get it that she's under some sort of a spell that's imprisoning her but...i don't trust her, especially not after she attacked Henrietta." Garrick said.

"Well that makes two of Us!

Shitty mothers are a reoccurring theme here!

My supposed Mother just popped out of nowhere and this morning she made me breakfast like the last 24 years didn't happen, I was so weirded out, I had to leave!" Matilda replied.

"Speaking of your mother Mats, where's she and Coco? aren't they running a little too late?" Ned asked.

"I wouldn't worry if I was you, I mean I did leave the house before them, and I might have sped down the road a little.

So I don't think it's weird that they Haven't made it here yet." Matilda replied.

"If you say so...well anyways, I'll be going to the hotel, you two stay and catch-up." Ned said.

"I don't like it that you want me to stay behind Ned, but if you promise me you're gonna come back quickly, I'll be at ease." Garrick replied making Ned chuckle.

"I promise you Handsome, I just need some time to see what the hell is wrong with Edward, but if he's not going to give me informations right away, I'm not going to waste my time with him, i promise you I'll be back quick." Ned said reassuring him.

"Quicker than Your trip to the bathroom last night? I had to wait an hour to eat your peaches." Garrick asked teasing him.

Blushing, "YOU'RE NASTY! GO TO HORNY JAIL RIGHT NOW!" Ned said while pushing away Garrick who laughed at him.

Matilda shook her head at them bickering, "These two idiots...I don't know what I would do without you two in my life." she mumbled giggling.

...Few moments later...

Ned has called for Yurei to come out of the living room.

Standing outside the room, "Sure I'll take you to the hotel, it'll be faster that way." Yurei said when Nashoba popped out, "Is it possible I come with you big brother?" Nashoba asked.

"NO! you stay here and help Taci clean, pipsqueak." Yurei replied.

"As much as I would LOVE to help Tacito, I didn't cause this mess so I'm not cleaning in your place.

I'm coming with big brother to see if he needs me." Nashoba replied.

"Are you two going to get at it again? because if that's happening once more, then no one is coming, I'll be taking my fucking expensive car and leaving both of you here!" Ned said angrily to them.

"I don't understand why is this pipsqueak still here?!" Yurei said, "That's very simple! I've decided to stay in case big brother needed me, but since he's going to the hotel I'm gonna go with him." Nashoba replied.

"Wow how very loyal of you." Yurei said sarcastically, "Of course I'm loyal, I'm a werewolf." Nashoba replied.

"Cut it out boys, we're going to the hotel and it's okay for you to come with me Nash, you're right, I might actually need your help and I'm not sure why I feel this way." Ned said.

"Is something wrong Ned?" Yurei asked, "I'm not sure, but I was warned that Edward seemed a little bit edgy yesterday.

Whatever it is that's going on with him, there's only one way to find out, by asking him." Ned replied.

"Fine, let's get going." Yurei said before he shouted carefully through the door, "TACI BABY! I'LL BE BACK SOON!"

When he heard Tacito say goodbye to him, Yurei extending his hands to Nashoba and Ned, and they held onto him before he quickly teleported them out of the house to the hotel.

But right when they left, Faunus came running through the corridors with Fernando besides him, the two passed by Garrick and Matilda who were on their way to the living room despite Ned's warning.

"HEY?!" Matilda yelped when Fernando accidentally bumped into her, "Your back is made of stones or something ?! Ugh!" Fernando said clutching his nose.

"Why are you two running down the hallways?" Garrick asked, "Where is Mother?" Faunus asked panting.

"Ned? He left to see Edward, why?"

"Grey's...not here, he's gone missing." Fernando replied, glancing at Garrick.