"Are you all angry with us?" Pharm asked, sounding small. Dean immediately pulled him closer. They had just finished strategizing the plans to bring down the Council, and now that the fledgelings were feeling apprehensive. They had managed to stay away from the topic until the discussions, but this would be something they could not forget. "We are not angry lu, just..," Sean trailed off. "Disappointed," Sky said, sounding unhappy. "We don't want to lie to you and say that we are not," Fiat said. "But it's not for the reasons you think," Leo added. "Actually, if we are going to be honest with everyone, I think the truth is that we are more disappointed in ourselves," Tharn said. "What? Why?" Rain asked, sounding appalled. "Because we couldn't give you that safe space that you could confide in us," Type said. "We let you all down," White said. "As parents, we should have taken every precaution to protect you," Tae said. "Instead, you all ended up protecting us. Doesn't make us great parents now, does it?" Min said. All of them sounded sad.

The fledgelings threw themselves into their parents' arms, nearly in tears themselves. "Don't say that! You always protected us, always took care of us!" Sky said, as four of them clung to their parents. "We love you so much, that we worry. We are your parents na lu? We feel that you couldn't trust us," Type said. "Okay Pa, that's laying it on a bit thick, but we get it," Rain said, rolling his eyes, all tears forgotten, making everyone laugh. Phayu looked at his little one laughing, his bunny teeth on full display. If it was possible to love someone more every day, then that was what he felt for his mate. He looked up at the brush of butterfly wings in his mind. Rain winked at him. "What are you thinking Phi Mate? Falling in love with me again?" he asked, the merriment in his voice spilling from his eyes. Phayu burst out laughing and shook his head.

Suddenly, there was pin-drop silence. Phayu looked around to see everyone staring at him. "What?" he asked. "You laughed for no reason," Pai pointed out. "Umm..," Phayu seemed flustered which made others laugh. "This is hilarious, seeing Phayu this way!" Win said cackling. Suddenly his throat seized, as he tried to speak, a croak came out. He tried to clear his throat, with the same results. "Little one," Phayu's tone held clear warning. Win tried clearing his throat again, but it was fine this time. The fledgelings giggled. "Was that Rain?" Dean asked, laughing loudly. "Well, you are not supposed to make fun of my Phi Mate," Rain said, huffing out a breath and pouting. Phayu pulled Rain to himself and bopped his nose. "It's allowed little one, okay? Brothers can make fun of each other, yes?" Phayu said. Rain immediately put his arms around his mate. "Phi Mate, can we eat now? I am hungry," he said. Phayu nodded.

"You all need to be careful. I don't think I need to reiterate that," Vegas said, as they all stood waiting to leave. "We know Dad, and we will stay safe," Phayu said, making Vegas's eyes widen. He nodded. "Are you brats coming with us?" White asked, looking at their sons clinging to their mates. "You should go home, all of you," Dean said, earning a punch on his arm from Pharm. "We are not going anywhere," he said, glaring at his mate. "You have completed the ritual, isn't it?" Kinn asked. "Staying away from your Draugs would be next to impossible, right?" he added. "Don't look so appalled boys! We are the same!" Bun laughed. "And let me warn you. The spark will never go!" Charn said, slipping his hand around his mate's waist. "Anyway, we will leave now," Porche said.

"Wait!" The elders all had just turned to leave when suddenly Rain stopped them. "Rogues!" Sky said, as soon as Rain's eyes changed colour. Everyone looked at each other. "We need to have a battle plan before we leave here," Win said. "Why do we have to leave at all? As long as we stay inside, they can't find us," Tan said. "That's not practical Dad," Dean said. "Phi Mate, you have our powers now and you can use those. We will create a diversion from here with Uncle Sean, Uncle White, Uncle Tae and Uncle Min. You must make sure to get rid of their heart," Rain said. "Rain, no!" Type said. "Pa, you have to trust us. We will stay safe. I have promised Phi Mate that I will never put my life, or the life of my brothers in danger, and I will keep that promise," Rain said. "Now go, all of you!" Sky said, as the four of them, along with Pharm and Team's fathers moved into position on the farthest end of the property.

"Why did you want us here and not with them kids?" Sean asked. "Because you and Uncle White can create weapons and use them," Sky said. "And us?" Min asked. "Because you and Dad are half and half. Those of mixed blood. Can't you feel the Lycan aura in the air?" Team asked. Tae and Min looked at each other. "They will give you the weapons, we will aid you with the elements and you can strategize on how to change the path of this fight," Sky said. "Uncle Min, they probably don't know you were a Lycan once, many centuries ago. Only family knows that. You and Uncle Tae are warriors of old, who have exchanged blood many, many times. Your Lycan is not gone, just dormant. Wake him up, and wake up his partner, living in Uncle Tae. We will do everything else," Rain said. There was not a single iota of fear in these boys. They were raring to go. It was almost as if they had been fighting these battles a long time. "We are ready," Pharm sent the message out on their common path. "We have cast a temporary circle, try not to step out of it until we put all the shields in place," Sky warned. "Okay! Go then!" Win said, as the others readied themselves. Rain, Sky, Team and Pharm stood within a square, at its four corners, hands raised as they called to their elements. They had already cloaked all their presence so there would be no idea where the attack was coming from.

"From there to here, from here to there; from heart's gain, oh mellow rain; I call upon thy piety oh loving water deity; I call upon power thine, mix it with me and make it mine; from the North, rise within me; As I will, so mote it be." Gentle rain began to pour at Rain's incantation.

"From there to here, from here to there; from lover's lair, the purest air; I right the wrong, use you in song; I call upon thy grace, wither evil away without trace; from the East, rise within me; As I will, so mote it be." A breeze blew into the circle that they had been creating at Sky's words.

"From there to here, from here to there; from death to birth, oh mother earth; I call upon thy will, making the world swirl; I call upon thy charm, to keep loved ones away from harm; from the West, rise within me; As I will, so mote it be." Columns of earth covered with vines rose, protecting the circle after Pharm uttered his words.

"From there to here, from here to there; you are in the heart of desire, oh ultimate fire; I call upon thy divinity, from now to infinity; I call upon thy flame, make it mine to claim; from the South, rise within me; As I will, so mote it be." Bright orange flames ran around the circle as soon as Team was done speaking.

The four of them threw their hands in the sky, pushing their powers outwards, to shield and encompass their family and keep them safe. "From there to here, from here to there; we bind upon our weave, not letting the spirit leave; we challenge the wrong, we hold it strong; we claim our power, let our enemies cower; from the four directions, rise within we; As we will, so mote it be." Every single person within the circle felt the sheer strength that flowed through them. But unfortunately, they did not even get time to be awed by the fledgelings. As soon as the power rippled out, Phayu and Pai created openings through their barrier and the vampires burst out, flying into the air, aided by the spells that had been cast.

Phayu used Pai as a jumping board as he leapt into the air, twisting the head of the rogue closest to him. All of them, including the rogues, were shocked, as weapons formed in the hands of the older vampires. They mercilessly swung them, taking off the heads, using one hand to use the lightning Rain and Sky had created, to incinerate the hearts of the rogues. On the other side, another unique battle was taking place. As Sean and White fought of rogues, Tae and Min used years of mixed blood to rouse the Lycan within, as they used the speed of the wolf and its razor sharp jaws to keep other Lycans from attacking their friends and brothers. "Pa, it's not lightning for the Lycans, use the fire instead," Team said, as he set his parents' swords on fire. One by one, the rogues and the Lycans began falling, until only ash and weapons were left on the ground. "Let us help with the clean-up," Sky said, as a gentle breeze blew away all of it, and a soft drizzle helped freshen everything behind it.

"Is anyone hurt?" Charn asked, as he and Tinn sat on the ground, just resting on each other. "Everything seems okay. But we should check on our mates," Pai said, already moving away. The others also stood up, about to leave, when a certain noise stopped them. They watched in wonder as the barrier that had been brought down to fight with rogues was brought back up, sealing the space once again. "I can't believe how strong they are!" Pete said, wonder in his tone. "What I can't believe is how they hid this from us for so long!" Fiat said, shaking his head. "We all need to shower, and then debrief. We will show you where you can do that. Would one hour be sufficient?" Phayu asked, just as Rain came running, throwing himself into his mate's arms. The others also found their way into their mates' arms. "Yes, one hour is good," Leo said. "No one is hurt right?" Rain asked. "We are all fine, thanks to you and your gang little one!" Phayu said, smiling at the love of his life.

"Shower together Phi Mate?" Rain asked, smiling slyly, once they had reached their room, as he buried his nose into his mate's neck, breathing in the scent of vanilla and strawberries, his favourite smell. "We need to meet everyone soon little one," Phayu said, hardening despite his words. "But I am hungry Phi Mate," Rain said, putting his hand on Phayu's chest, tracing his pecs and abs, his eyes following the movement of his hand. Phayu tugged his head back as he slapped his lips onto his mate's sucking his tongue, literally fucking his mouth. Rain moaned, setting Phayu's nerve ends on fire. Clothes were discarded haphazardly as Phayu lifted Rain. Rain immediately locked his legs around Phayu's waist, locking his ankles, without once breaking the kiss.

Phayu carried him into the shower, turning the water on as Rain slid down his torso to stand on his toes as he kissed Phayu again. Rain kissed Phayu's neck, making his way down his body, finally dropping to his knees, as he took Phayu into his mouth. Phayu threw his head back and moaned, as Rain used his tongue to press against the tip of Phayu's cock as he moved his mouth up and down in a sucking motion. He popped it out of his mouth as he stroked it with his hand, using his tongue again to lick the head of the cock, swirling the pre-cum in his mouth. He gripped the base of the cock, putting it back into his mouth, using his other hand to slowly massage Phayu's balls. Phayu could feel his balls tightening, realising that he was about to come. "Little one, I am.. I am.." he stuttered. Instead of moving away, Rain began sucking harder, taking Phayu deeper into his mouth, almost till it hit the back of his throat. With a sudden jerk, Phayu came into Rain's mouth. Rain didn't let him move until he had swallowed every drop, then looked up at him, licking his lips, as if sealing his taste.

Phayu pulled Rain up, pushing him back up against the wall, kissing him again, thrilling at his taste in Rain's mouth. He lifted him up. "Lock your ankles around me baby," Phayu breathed into Rain's neck. Rain complied and Phayu rewarded him by sucking his neck, making Rain moan. Phayu sucked his way down Rain's chest, leaving as many marks as possible. He used his superior strength to hold Rain onto him with one hand. He inserted one finger of the other hand into Rain's hole, making him moan, capturing it with his mouth. He inserted another finger, scissoring inside him. He put the third finger in, curving it slightly, immediately hitting Rain's prostrate. Rain whined, wanting even more as he pushed down, Phayu's strength leaving fingerprints on his hips.

Phayu adjusted Rain's body, after removing his fingers, penetrating him, pulling him more onto himself, thrusting in and out of Rain's hole. The sounds of their moans, skin slapping against skin filled the space as they were surrounded by the heat of the shower. Phayu found Rain's prostrate again and again. Rain could feel himself coming apart at the seams, moaning wantonly, the need in him so great that he couldn't even bear it. "Phiiiii!" he whined, just as Phayu slammed his cock once again into Rain, piercing his pec at the same time. Rain came, ropes of his cum, coating his stomach. Phayu licked the mark, continuing to move in and out of Rain. Rain leaned forward and sank his fangs into Phayu's mark, pulling an orgasm out of him, as he came into Rain with a groan, his head collapsing on Rain's neck, as Rain closed the pinpricks, both of them barely holding on to each other for dear life!