Once Death and Whisper arrived through the portal they went into their home to tell their kin. Whisper followed Death down the hallway into a door that lead to the small courtyard that was behind their home.

"It's good to see you again, both of you." Fury said as she hugged Whisper.

"Its good to see you as well." Whisper said back sadly.

"Is War and Strife here as well?" Death asked.

"Yes. Follow."

Fury answered. They followed her to where War and Strife were sparing against each other. They paused the fight and looked to Death. War held his sword on his shoulder looking at Whisper blankly.

"We have news." Death said.

"Did you complete the mission?" Strife asked.

"Yes, Whisper did an excellent job..." Death answered looking to his daughter.

"Then what is this news?" War asked, looking to Death.

"The council has stated she will live on her own without us for a year in months time to test her abilities." He answered.

"That is ridiculous. She may be skilled, but Whisper is still young." Strife said.

"That is what I had said as well, but the Council refuses to see reason..." Death muttered.

"She must leave in months time? We will need to train her harder during the time we still have with her." Fury said to her brothers.

They all nodded in agreement. Whisper didn't pay much attention to the rest of the discussion as she wondered why the Council chose to send her on her own so early. Did they know about Fear? Were they secretly punishing her for getting credit for the kill? Whisper had these questions steaming through her mind. One thing she knew for certain; this was going to be a busy month...