Chapter 23: Untitled

When we got home, Tyde just came walking through the door. "Oh Tyde. Perfect timing. I have something for you to do." "Oh Already. I see you decided to stay demon?" "Yes. I talked it over with dad and Hazel. Anyway. I need to take you over to Vince. We have a job for you." "Dad. You got Rio right?" "Yes. Go ahead." Then Tyde and I left for Vince's place.

"We're here Vince!" "Oh good." He came out looking disheveled. "Hahaha. Are you ok? Did one of the creatures have fun messing with you? Hahaha. Sorry its just so funny." "Ok calm down now. Its business time." I tried taking a deep breath but I still couldn't help but chuckle a few more times. "So Tyde. I was discussing with Zuri here today that I needed an assistant. So I mentioned you. I was thinking that between you learning healing you can work for me. You can even take the healing you learned and practice on the creatures and myself, as I constantly get hurt. So do the creatures. What do you say?" He looked at me. "Don't worry. If I need anything urgent done, he will let you go. It won't be a problem." "Well if my master demands it, then sure." "Ok then. You start on Monday." "Sounds good Vince." So he left to do whatever. "Are you sure you want him Vince? He is a trouble maker." "That is exactly why I want him. For one thing it will keep him out of trouble, two I can find out why he's doing it. Usually when people like him or younger than him are like this, something I bothering the poor person." "Sigh. I see. If anything is bothering me in the future, can I come see you?" "Of course. If all I can do is listen than I will. If there is something I can do, I will surely do what I can to help." "Thanks. You're a good man. By the way Vince, I never asked how old you were? Also are you a demon as well?" "To answer you second question, I am not a demon. I am a wizard. As for how old I am, how old do I look for starters?" "Well, Lets see. You look to be about in your early to mid 20's." "Really? Aw thanks. I am actually the same age as Kei. I am 124 years old. Witches and wizards live just as long as demons most of the time." "Hmm. I see. Now that I have no human form, will I live as long as a demon? Or will I still live as long as a human? What about my son?" "Well about your son, we will have to wait and see if he turns or not. I have a feeling he will. Then I will tell you. As for you, yes you will live as long as a demon. Depending on what part of the body is stronger on the half demon, that is the lifespan they will have." "I see. Well thanks. I better get home. Dad has Rio right now." "Ok see you again sometime."

I got home and saw Rio having fun with father and I left them be. I decided to make some lunch. I couldn't be around anything hot, so I just made some sandwiches and made Rio his bottle. "Here you go dad. This is for Rio. I'll feed him. I made a sandwich for you too Kade. I put Hazels in the fridge." "OK thanks sis." Dad handed me Rio, I sat down and fed him. "Oh I haven't told Jim what's going on yet." I can't go near the smithing." "Oh its fine. He already talked to me. He has something to tell you anyway. He will be coming here tomorrow." "Oh really? What time?" "Around 12:00" "Oh perfect ok. That's usually Rio's nap Time. Like it almost is now." "I like how you and Kade are acting like siblings. Especially when you didn't even know he existed." "Well even though I didn't know he existed, I know I have to protect him. He is still my brother. Even if he wasn't, I would still protect him. Plus either way blood or not he would be my brother since I will be marrying Hazel after all this war stuff is over." "Yeah your right." "So dad. What about you? Are you ever going to get married? I feel bad you don't have anyone anymore." "I've got you kids. That is all I need." "Dad after I put Rio down, I need to talk to you seriously." "Ok that's fine." Soon Rio closed his eyes and fell asleep. I went to his room and laid him down. Then I went back to sit with dad. "I'm going to my room if anyone is looking for me." "Ok Kade."

"So dad. Before mom, was there a girl you loved that you knew you couldn't be together for a certain reason?" "Oh that was so long ago kiddo. You don't need to worry about it." "Dad I really want to see you with someone. How about I make you a deal dad. Is there anything you would have wanted me to do if you raised me?" "Well I can't think of anything right now. Have you finished your studies? You were only 16 when you came here." "Yes dad. I finished them with the same people who are teaching Kade now." "Good. So what is the deal?" "Well I was going to say if there was something you wanted me to do growing up, I would do it, but in return you would have to find a woman for yourself." "Sigh. you really want a stepmother that bad?" "Yes she will be my stepmother, but it will be a woman for you." "Sigh. There was a girl. When I was younger. I was in jr high. We only broke up because she had to move. We lost contact. It would feel wrong, because it would feel like betraying your mother. I know she gone but…" "Dad. You don't have to marry her right away. Maybe not at all. I just want you to be happy." "I am happy with knowing you two are safe." "Dad. Promise me you will try ok? What was her name?" "Sigh. Fine her name was Uria. Uria Brooklyn. She moved to Colorado." "OK dad. I have some business to take care of. Can you watch the baby for a bit longer?" "Yeah I can. Just remember to take your medicine when you start to dry out ok?" "Yeah dad I know." Then I waved and left.

"Oh brother. He's starting to act like a father now. Sigh. Anyway I got to investigate this Uria Brooklyn. I know the perfect person. It was one of dad's friends from here. I knew his son. He is the one I am looking for."

'Knock Knock' I knocked on dad's friend Jessie's house who is a man. Then someone opened it. "Oh hello Jasmin. Which was Jessie's wife. Is Ace home?" "Yes he is in his room. You need something?" "Yeah I have some work for him." "OK he likes it when people Knock first." "I know." So I went to his room and knocked twice. Then I announced myself and he told me to come in. "What is it you need Zuri?" Then he knew he needed a break and turned around. "Woah. I heard from your dad but, I didn't believe it. So your permanently like this now huh?" "Yeah. Is it bad?" "No actually you are pretty. Beautiful even. So what is it you need?" "Well. I need you to look someone up for me. How long would that take?" "Depends on who. What they are up to." "Ok well I don't know much. I just know her name is or was Uria Brooklyn. She would be the same age as my dad. Well in human years that is." "OK so like 45 years old?" "Yeah somewhere in there. She would have moved to Colorado when she was in Jr. High." "OK then. When I have news I will get back to you. I don't know how long it will be, but I promise I will get you some news." "OK thanks."

I went back home. "Hey dad? Does Aiden know about the war coming up?" "Yeah I sent him a letter. I'm sure he is making arrangements." "OK Good. We should to. Since we don't see Jim until tomorrow, I was thinking about sparring. A bit. Kade is here. Hazel won't be here for another 2 hours." "Ok then. Lets go." "Kade! You have Rio when he wakes up!" He came out of his room. "Fine. Thats ok. Go train with father." I went with father to the training grounds with the other's.

I walked with my father to the training grounds, and everyone looked up. "Oh look who it is! Its Zuri and her father!" said one of the warriors out loud. It was their first time seeing her in her demon form for a long time. "Yeah good to see you all too!" I said Mockingly. "Haha. By the way you look beautiful in your demon form." Said another warrior. "Ok we all know I'm gorgeous. Now when are we going to train?" "In a few minutes. Its still early. You should get ready Zuri." "How do I get ready? I'm in my demon form." "Zack here is he same demon as you. He can help you." "OK then. See you in a bit dad." Then I followed him in the room.

"Here we are. So since we have to worry about drying out, they have a special outfit. Here put this on first. Then I will help with the rest." I put on the two piece then I came out. "OK now as for the rest of you, I have to put these sleeves on you. They are moisturizing sleeves. As for your abdomen, I have a wrap for that. I hope you don't mind me touching you though." "No that's fine." "OK there now you are done. The sleeves aren't heavy and are easy to fight with." "Yeah they feel like they aren't even there." "Good. Now lets head out. I'm your first opponent." "Oh is that so? Well then. Lets see how well you fight?" Then he chuckled then they went out.

"Ok since we have a new person today. Lets start off with her. Zuri and Zack! Are first pair!" "Ok get ready. Good you are both in demon form. Now fight!" Then we started fighting. "Your pretty good for a demon girl." Said the man. "Oh you didn't know? I am the princess demon. I'm stronger then most." Then right after that comment, she pinned him down. "The winner! Zuri!"

She put her hands on her knees for a minute to catch her breath. Zack patted her back. "Are you ok?" He too was out of breath. "Yeah. I will be. I know what you are going to ask. Yes its true. I am the princess. I refused to take the throne. Aiden has a baby on the way and that baby will be there heir. Whether boy or girl. Yeah apparently the law changed when Aiden became king." "Well you will always be a princess to us." Said Zack. "Thanks guys." I apparently was stronger and faster than I thought. Ok now the next round…." Then another after another went then it was my turn again. "Now the last round. Zuri and Soma!" So we fought. We were both fast. Then he announced. "A Draw!" "Whew. That took a lot out." I collapsed against the shed. "Hey you ok?" Soma and dad came running. "Yeah. I'm fine. Just a little tired. Over did it." Then I calmed down more and I was fine. "OK I'm fine now. Help me up Soma." He helped her up. Then she dusted off. "Good fight. After we are done, I need to talk to you alone." "Yeah sure."

"So do you know why I want to talk to you?" "I have a good idea." "Then tell me. What do you think I'm going to ask you?" "Its about my speed. If I am royal because of it." "Yep. Good guess. So what is your answer?" "I guess you can say that. I guess I'm sort of your cousin. I'm also assigned to be your bodyguard." "Wait what do you mean Cousin? Mom only had one brother. Father had one sister. I know uncle had ja family but they died in the attack. The only kids that Lia and Ben had are Zen and Keeve." "Ah. But that uncle of yours one day dressed as a commoner. Then fell in love. They had some fun. Then she found out who he was and couldn't accept him. He didn't know she was pregnant. She didn't either until later. She was going to tell him, but he was already with another woman. I was only 5 years old at the time. So she decided not to tell him. The only thing I don't want to do is go to see Aiden myself. Mind coming with me to see him?" "Yeah sure." "When do you want to go?" "Whenever you are free." "Well not today. I'll let you know." Then I went in and took my stuff off then got dressed back up. I went to my room and laid down. She didn't notice that Hazel was home.