Suddenly, K.C.'s mark began to burn more intensely than ever. He knew it was some form of monster but nothing he'd ever encountered before. Suddenly his head snapped back and his eyes glazed over. He saw the forest that surrounded Citadel, then the vision shifted to grove in the center of the forest. He snapped out of the vision and looked around him, panting wildly.

@Ayemdar @SaikaAnge @bluetommy2

Gavin turned in concern as he heard K.C. panting, he began to worry about a heart attack or something similar.

"You okay there?" He said, turning back and offering a hand.

@RangerOfTheRit

K.C. grasped Gavin's hand and hauled himself up. "Something big is in Salem Wood. Something bad. Did she summon it?" He jerked a thumb at Clara.

@bluetommy2 @Ayemdar

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Raven watched Jack with concern as he struggled. She knew he was stubborn so she sighed and said "Curare" a couple times to maybe give him a little boost in healing. She let him hold on to her and she lead the way. "Where to?"


Clara watched K.C. He looked like he saw a ghost. Clara glared at K.C. When he accused her. "I'm flattered and all, but the most impressive thing I've summoned is a vampire. Keep your accusations to yourself. I wouldn't risk my own family in the process." She spoke with annoyance.

Crowe looked at K.C. and placed a hand on his shoulder. "How big?" she asked. It wasn't necessarily her job to take care of stuff like this, but she was concerned for her cousin. With a conjurer in town she didn't want to let him put himself in anymore danger. She didn't quite trust a girl that just tried to harm K.C.

"Come on, we should go. You guys can play war another time." Crowe urged, trying to lightly pull him away. "We have to check in on your friend. And I have a nap that needs taking." she added on. Slowly she took a step back hoping this time he would leave with her.

@Ayemdar
"My apartment. Then, I want some ice cream, and you can't do a bloody thing about it." He let her lead the way. "You know the Grimm handbook? Well, I think I have an idea. I'm going to assume that the original is the most accurate, right? So what would happen if we were to copy it down. We have newer versions, but they've been tweaked a lot. So this way, we won't have to worry about accuracy." He limped, and watched the alleyways for any monsters who could be lurking.

"I'm going to Salem Wood. I would appreciate the help." K.C. glanced at Crowe, Clara, and Gavin in turn. He unclipped his blade from his belt, ready to be activated. He took off at a brisk pace, the cool fall air stung at his eyes. He didnt glance behind him to see if anyone was following. He wasnt going to force anyone to fight with him.

@SaikaAnge @bluetommy2 @Ayemdar

Crowe sighed and shook her head. "After tonight I suggest you rest first, but since you're family I have to go with you. Can't lose anymore of you guys. Already dropped like flies on me once, not happening again." she said, muttering the last bit to herself. She had lost most of her family to either age or to creatures. She didn't wanna lose her younger cousin to creatures, not at his age. "Mind if I ran to the bar real quick? Left something there. Won't take me long at all." Crowe asked. It wouldn't take her long at all, especially with her ability.

She didn't even wait for a reply from K.C. before turning back toward the bar and running until there was a good distance between her and the kids. When she got far enough, she phased her way back to the back entrance and grabbed her other weapon. 'Just in case. she thought to herself. Crowe took off back in K.C.'s direction, not phasing this time. The less she used it, the less worn out and weak she felt. It took a toll on her body and required a lot of calories to keep up. 'I really need to cut back on that' she thought as she readjusted her sweater.

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@RangerOfTheRit

Raven walked with K.C., but mentally was checked out. It had been a long night and she honestly was exhausted. Healing isn't easy magic to use, it takes a lot of power to heal injuries. She yawned and half-listened to K.C. as he spoke. Luckily he would be back to full health after a good night's sleep, and she was thankful for that. "That could be very useful." She said in response to copying the handbook.


Clara sighed. Her parents would not be happy with her running off and helping the Grimm, but she was curious now. She grumbled and followed K.C. She was determined to beat that boy one day. She didn't like not being the best, and she would have to fix that eventually.

@SaikaAnge @DriveEMOut @bluetommy2

@Ayemdar
"You know what actually killed my parents? What finished them off? Giants, Raven. I swore that I wouldn't leave a single one untouched." Jack continued to hobble, stopping at his apartment. "Oh." He stared at the smoldering wreckage, and started to walk away. "You now what? Let's just get some ice cream."

K.C. found his way into the grove and stood in the center of it. He activated his sword and spun in a circle, looking around the entire clearing. Suddenly, he was pushed from behind, he felt talons rip through his shirt, clawing open his back. "AGH" he screamed, rolling as he fell. When he stood, he saw a great winged hag. Her hair was falling out, her teeth yellow, her skin brown. She wasnt wearing anything and her body was decrepit and deformed. Her eyes were bloodshot and yellow foam caked the sides of her mouth. "Name yourself demon!" he shouted at the creature. It hissed and flew at him with lightning speed. K.C. barely had time to roll out of the way and cast a blind slash of his blade behind his back. It didnt connect.

@bluetommy2 @Ayemdar @SaikaAnge

K.C screamed, and Gavin was instantly on guard, he had been gone only a few minutes, but Gavin knew whatever had startled him would be soon to chase after anyone who was near, growling, he ran after him, rushing past Clara without a greeting.

Raven sighed and placed her hand on Jack's right shoulder. His apartment was burnt to a crisp and he was reminiscing about his parents. It was a rough night for the kid. "Let's get some ice cream and rest. You can stay at my place tonight. I can also check on you that way, make sure you heal right." She remembered Citadel County had this great ice cream place that was open till midnight. It was exactly what Jack needed. "We should go to Big Joe's ice cream. It's great." She smiled.


"Shit." Clara mumbled as K.C. screamed and Gavin ran past her. Clara ran after Gavin. "Vocare lamia putei ex inferno!" Her words caused a vampire to crawl from the ground and run with her. She gripped her blades in both hands and readied herself for what was to come.

@DriveEMOut@Leo Khan@bluetommy2

K.C. rolled backwards to avoid the hacking claws of the creature. When he recovered from the roll, he stayed low, poised in a crouch with his blade aimed at the creatures heart. "Crescere in virtute mea saliet!" he called as he pushed off the ground. Even with his magically enhanced jump, the creature dodged with ease. "Ignis!" he raised his hand and a jet of flame left his palm, catching the creature in the leg.

@bluetommy2 @Ayemdar

Crowe had hurried back to where K.C. was going, weapon in hand. She wasn't completely sure what she would see there with him, but could only imagine it was going to be bad. By the time she caught up with the other two kids, she heard K.C. scream. Instantly alert and running, she followed the sound of her cousin voice.

Stopping near the edge of the grove Crowe saw K.C. fighting a winged beast of a woman. She watched him lunge after it but it moved. The fire was an effective trick. She thought for a second and pondered whether her ability would be needed for this. She didn't want to reveal her party trick until she had to, more fun and exciting that way. But, for this one, it would be necessary. Crowe took apart her double sided staff and readied herself for the fight. "K.C., you good?" she called over. If she could distract the creature long enough, maybe he could get a good hit on it. "Think I may have an idea." she added with a slight smile.

@Leo Khan

"Go for it Cuz!" He called as he began performing extremely complex swordplay techniques that he normally reserved for human opponents.

@SaikaAnge

Crowe nodded to her cousin then lunged forward, swinging one of her blades up at the creature. It nicked the thing's foot, causing it to screech and lash out with its claws. She rolled to the side, narrowly missing a claw. "Hey gorgeous, mind if I give ya a haircut? You look like you could use one. Don't mind the blood." she said as she stood up and smiled. Crowe might as well have a little fun with this. She wasn't the youngest age anymore, so why not?

She dove into another roll and locked the staff together. Now she could do a bit more long range damage. Crowe smiled again before jumping up and spinning the staff around, hitting the creature's leg again then phased behind it and landed on the ground with grace. "Looking for someone?" she called to it, tucking her staff behind her arm, against her shoulder. "Yeah, I don't stay in one place often." Crowe added before attacking it again.

Mixing in random and spaced out phased movements she began to tire the creature. "K.C.! Mind killing this thing? I give you the honors." Crowe looked back at him with a smile. After this she would have a little bit of explaining to do. She never used her ability in from of K.C. or anyone really for that matter. Crowe lived day to day life without using it when she didn't have to. But now it was wearing her out and she would need a break and a very long nap after this. 'A VERY long nap' she thought to herself, withdrawing from the fight.

She detached the blade ends from each other and placed them at her side again. "I need a break." Crowe stepped back a bit and lost her balance, landing on the ground. She sat there and watched the beast. "Go get 'em tiger." she said before laying on her back, breathing a bit heavy from her bout.

"You got it Cuzzo!" K.C. started to run circles around the creature. "Crowe, when i tell you to, lock your blades together and toss it to me!" he called, using magic to pick up his speed. Soon, K.C. was a blur. He twirled his sword as he ran, the friction against the air almost causing sparks. Once his sword was almost glowing, K.C. leapt into the air. "Now!" he yelled.

@SaikaAnge

Crowe looked up for a second and go onto a knee. She nodded at K.C. as he told her his plan. As he ran Crowe took the blades off her side and locked them together again. Waiting for his cue she began to stand up. As he yelled now, she tossed him the staff, hoping she had given it just the right amount of energy so it would go to him and not any close to her of farther from him. "Careful." She said when he caught it. Back to the ground she went as she watched her cousin.