It was finally the next day. It was already around dinner time when Zee started to wake up. "Hmm. Ha…Ha…" She slowly opened her eyes and Orion was the only person there at the moment. "Oh I see your finally awake. Good evening Zee." "Who may I ask are you?" "Oh pardon me. I am the one your mother is looking for. My father died last year so its only me. I already told your mother what you have to do. You can leave first thing after you eat breakfast here ok?" "These creatures aren't morning people so your are good to go in the morning." "Thank you Orion." "NO problem. By the way I'm impressed." "What? What did I do that was impressive?" "I saw your monster form. So did all your friends here." "Oh no. Teo and mom saw. I had a feeling that Levi already did. Well what impressed you?" "Well it took you awhile but you calmed yourself down. Good job." "I did? I don't remember." "Well most people don't after they calm down from a form like that." "There are others like me?" "Well like you yes. Not the same monster but not far off." "I see. Where are these monsters?" "You will know in time. When the time is right you will know." The next morning we thanked Orion and left.
"Ah. Its good to be on the road again doesn't it?" I said breathing in fresh air. "Yes it does." Said Levi. "So now that everyone here knows about my secret, I have to ask you something Levi." "Of course. Shoot." "That day you left. You were going to find answers to help me weren't you? I had already turned before when I was 5." "Yes that was the reason I left. I was told not to tell you. Then reason I was gone for a few months was because I was in the middle of fighting. As for the years you know the rest." "I see. Did you ever think of coming back home?" "I did. I even thought about running away when I was 10. But I didn't I stayed there. Master was like a father to me. I didn't grow up with one as you know. I only had mother." "Yes you did. In fact a few days before I left for the trip here I met with her. I'm glad she was still alive and living there. She was shocked when I saw her." "I bet she was. Did you two have a good talk?" "Yes we talked about the times when I was little and the silly things you did when I wasn't there. I also told her about the way my life has been. I ran away at 16. For 2 years I stayed with a friend then I got my own place. I had a job dancing on stage for awhile. Then I ended up being mom's bodyguard after I had my kids. My boys are 5 and my girls are 3. Right now." "Oh how sweet." "So what are you going to do about the house when you leave it?" "I was thinking of leaving it for you since you wanted it. I didn't really care who you shared it with. I knew it was a kids dream so I didn't get my hopes up." "Hehe yeah a kids dream. Well thank you. I don't know if I can live there but I will surely go there and stay a few nights in it like a vacation home. Hehe." "That will be up to you." "Well thank you Levi." I reached up and ruffled his hair. "Hey I'm supposed to be doing that to you. Your younger." "Yeah well I'm just getting you back for all those times you did it to me. Hehe." "hahah." "Oh I forgot to mention. Mom and dad died. The ones who raised me. They were murdered. They were trying to keep the murder a secret by turning the house of fire but someone caught it on time. My brother found out where I lived and came running to me. Ace is staying at my place now." "Oh is that so? Is he still the same?" "What do you mean same?" "Still a shut in?" "He was never that. He just liked to stay on his computer doing who knows what." "Haha yeah I'm sure." "No he is not. He has been helping me with the kids but it won't be for long. The boys started kindergarden in the ocean and the girls are starting preschool on land." "Oh very busy huh?" "Yeah and father is watching them with my two little brothers." "Well I would like to meet your kids one day." "Well since you are coming all the way home with us you will meet my girls. I can call dad on his shell so you can meet my boys." "Ok well I better get a hotel room then." "Oh no worries Levi. I have a guest room. I also have a special room for you two as well." Said Nadine. "Thanks mom." "Sure no problem."
After a few days I was able to finally see the gates for home. I stopped for a minute then everyone stopped with me. "Finally we are home." I said in tears. "You ok Zee?" "Yeah I'm fine. Lets go. I want to see my babies."
We finally got to my place and I took a deep breath then let it out. "Teo be prepared to get doggy piled." "Haha I know I haven't seen those kiddo's in awhile." "Ok here we go." I said. "I'm home. Nova and kids." Then Nova popped his head out. "Oh hey there. I better get the kids from outside." He went outside to get the kids and before I knew it my sons and daughters were jumping on us. "Oh boys! What are you doing here?" "Mommy! We missed you." Said Gaia. "Yeah I missed you all too. Come on Kei. Join in." "NO thanks." "Oh you." Then I finally got up and ruffled his hair. Then the kids all said, "Uncle Teo! Your finally here to visit!" Said all of them. "Haha I was on my way home from a trip with your mom we came here first." "Everyone. I'd like to introduce someone to you. This is Levi. An old friend of mommy's." Nova came over and said "Hey there. I'm Zee's fiancé Nova. Nice to meet you." "Ah so you're the fiancé she loves so much. Nice to meet you too. Does her eyes still sparkle when she eats?" "Haha yeah they do. It seems that's the only thing she does." "I know right. Just like when we were kids." "So how do you know Zee Levi?" "Well before she moved here I have known her since birth. They moved because of me. I had to leave for certain reasons. Her parents didn't know what to do so she said that is when they turned violent." "Oh I see." "Hey Nova where is Ace?" "Oh he will be here soon. I sent him on an errand for me." "Oh ok thanks." "Oh and these guys are two of my guards. You may know them as lizardmen but when I found them I called the Gorgons. They didn't know what they were so I gave their species a name. This ones names is Azar. The other ones name is Bane." "Hey why do I always have to be the other one." Zee chuckled. Though they didn't know why. "Oh I see makes since. Can you speak their language?" "Yes I can." "Oh that reminds me. I want to wait until my brother gets here. There is something I promised Teo I would tell him. You all should hear it as well." So I played with the kids a bit.
A few minutes later my brother came home. "Hello Brother." He quickly gave Nova the stuff and ran over to hug me. "Sister! Your ok! I was so worried. I thought something happened to you over there. I know how dangerous it is over there." "Oh its fine. Oh Ace remember Levi?" "Not really sorry." "Its ok it was awhile. I knew your sister since you two where kids." "Oh is that so? NO way Lizard men?" "haha even humans know about us huh?" "Yeah they do. Oh and Bane get over it. You're a grown man. Even if you are the other man you'll still be my good friends." "Aww thanks your so sweet." "Don't make me puke Bane." "haha." "Ok so you all figured out part of what I can do just now. That is what I wanted to talk to you about. There is also something I have been keeping from you as well. It has to be a secret. Only us family should know about it. OK kids?" "Yes mom." They said in unison. "I can understand creatures like these Gorgon who you call lizard men. That is their rightful name. Yes its true they have snakes for pets but not true about turning things and people to stone. I can understand not just them but all creatures. There isn't one I cannot understand. As for speaking it and writing it I'm fine. I am still learning Gorgon talk. Right Azar?" "Yeah you can hold proper conversations." I repeated what he said to the others. "I also asked them if they would be willing to learn English. They agreed. This is not the secret I was telling you about. You can tell people I can talk to creatures that's fine with me. As for the secret I don't want to leave this family." "Are you sure Zee?" Said Levi. "Yes I am sure. Teo found out during the trip so I think its time. This is a problem I had since I was 5 and it didn't act up until recently. I have headaches sometimes. When they get really bad I turn into an icky creature as the kids would say. Something that is inhuman. I found out that strong emotions is what causes it. So I have to be careful with my emotions. I had big ones when I saw Levi who I thought was dead for years. Then on my way to Hiroshi mountain I met him." "I see. Well its nice to meet you again Levi." Said Ace. "I wish I can remember you." "Its all good." "Well Levi what do you think of my rowdy kids." "Haha I think you are a busy bee." "Hehe Yeah well I'm using doing stuff and Nova gets stuck with them. I think I need to give Nova a break and watch them for awhile." "Please. Thank you." "Hehe are they giving you that much trouble Nova?" We the two younger ones are at least. The older ones listen most of the time." "Well that's good. Anyways Levi Bane and Azar you guys must be tired. Mom why don't you show them to their rooms to rest." "Sure of course." Then mom left.
"Oh Nova. Have you seen dad lately?" "Only when he brought the boys over. Said he had some things to do under the ocean." "I see." "I'm sorry to have to do this to you at least one more time before I give you a break but I have to talk to dad about something and I may end up staying in the ocean for a few days at least." "Its ok Zee. Its all good." "Ok then sorry again." Then I went back to play with the kids.
After awhile after the kids calmed down I called dad. "Dad I'm home. I need to talk to you can how fast can you get home?" "Oh actually I'm heading there now. The kids had a holiday at school that is why they are home." "Oh ok thanks dad. How far are you now?" "Oh just about there see you soon kiddo." "Ok dad thanks."
Not long after the phone dad came in. "Hey dad. Welcome home. I have company resting at moms so she is over there. I wanted to let you know I will be coming home in the ocean for a few days. Would that be ok?" "Yes of course. Is everything ok?" "I will tell you down there. How are my baby brothers?" "OH they are good. I left them with Teo and Nova's parents down there." "Oh I Can't wait to see my baby brothers. They must be getting big by now. "They sure are. Just wait till you see them." "Oh has nova seen them recently?" "Oh yes he and the girls came down to see them often." "Oh good. I can't wait. Oh dad before we leave can we see our guests off?" "Sure why not." "Ok cool you will meet them when you go over to moms. Have fun daddy." "Oh I will thank you Zee."
The next morning I saw Levi and the other two off. "Sorry babies mommy has to go with grandpa for a few days. I have to sort something out. I promise to come home in about a week or two ok?" "That's a long time mommy." "Yes Gaia but you will be starting preschool soon. Be a big girl ok?" "Ok mommy. Bye bye." "come on give your mommy a group hug." I squeezed my babies even Kei joined in. I gave Nova a hug and a kiss. "Well sorry to do this to you. I promise to make it up to you." "You better." "Hehe bye. I'll miss you." "I'll miss you too." "I'll miss you babies too." "Bye bye mommy." Said Zale. "Bye baby. I love you all be good for aqua and daddy ok?" "OK mommy." Said Zale. Then I went out with my dad.
"Thanks for coming up dad." "Its ok honey. I don't get to see you much." "I know but now that I am back and things are starting to come back maybe I will come often."
We finally got to the beach and we both dove down. "Ah. I miss this so much. I hardly even get a chance to come here." So I followed dad a few days until we got to the kingdom. "Oh this place hasn't changed much." "NO it hasn't. Oh that's right lets stop by Ocean's house and get the boys." "Ok daddy." I followed him over.
We finally got to Ocean's house and knocked on the door.(Knock Knock) "Oh Zee! Good to see you. Come on in!" "Oh thank you" Once I got in I said, "Where are my little brothers?" "Oh here they are." Said Ocean. He handed me my baby brothers I took them carefully. "Aww they are so cute. They are getting so big. Hey there baby brothers. I'm your big sister." Then river started crying. "Oh its ok River. Big sisters got you." Then Ocean started crying. I started singing them a song my adoptive mom used to sing to me. Well I hummed it. "Hmm Hmm Hmm." Then they started to calm down. "Ok well I will be staying under for at least 1 week or 2. I have to sort some things out. Dad are you taking the kids home?" "'Yes I will be." "Oh ok can I carry one while you carry the other?" "Haha sure." So we swam off.
We finally got to the palace and everyone greeted me welcoming me back. "Thank you everyone. I'm only here for 2 weeks." "Aww too bad. We should make the most of it." "Yeah I will thanks. Once we get the babies down I need to talk to you." "Ok Zee. Are you ok?" "Yes I am." We put the babies in then me and dad talked.
I told him about my confusion after Levi showed and I hadn't even told Nova yet. I had just gotten back. I also told him what Levi said that he would wait until I made my decision. "So that is why I am here. I don't know what to do dad. I'm so confused. I mean I know I have kids with Nova and they are my babies I will never abandon them but as for the guys I don't know what to do. I don't know how to tell Nova I'm confused." "I see. You know what? Your mother was the same way when she met me." "Really Dad? How did mom figure it out?" "Hmm I don't know that she has. Even though she married me she still looks like she hasn't decided yet." "Hmm maybe that's what he meant." "What is it Zee? Ok I'll tell you. I went to mount Hiroshi to try to cure moms curse. I know its dangerous I had Teo and mom with me. Plus he told us that the only one who can cure this curse is you and mom yourselves. I guess it has to do with what you are saying. Mom has to make a decision. She said she understood. I really hope she did understand." "I see. Then. Well as for your problem I don't know what to tell you I'm not good with these things. Why don't you hang out with your friends and see if they have any ideas." "Thanks dad." I gave him and my baby brothers a kiss and went off to find my friends.