Zack

Zack rode Niko here and braught him and his friends to the back.He let niko loose after untacking him. Teh back yard was fenced in.You can let the cats and horses in here. Rukia can come in if she wants cuz i don't think she wants to leave your sideHe said with a smile

The cats entered the yard.

Rukia styaed near lark

Lark & Others

Lark and Dimitri followed Zack to the back, untacking their horses and letting them loose. Lark smiled back at Zack. "By the way, thanks for helping out in the cave." She said. She probably would have lost her mind without him there.

Zack

He smiled.Its alright, Pretty Axihilarating wasn't it?He laughed and held the door for her and rukia who indeed followed lark.

Lark & Dimitri

Lark nodded. "Yeah, but I wouldn't want to do that again anytime soon." She said with a smile, walking into the house.

Dimitri followed. "Nice place." He could just see vague outlines of the objects in the room, but he could tell that it was huge.

Zack

He smiled.IndeedHe then nodded to dimitriThanksHe then felt something leap into his arm.

Zack your Back!Screamed marlene a ten year old girl.

Denzel walked following his half sister.

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri gasped and nearly jumped out of his skin. He hadn't seen Marlene coming. He turned around, relieved to find that it was just Zack's friend.

Lark smiled when she saw the children. They reminded her so much of when she and her brother were younger. The smile faded when she remembered when her brother left.

Zack

He laughed as his arm was placed under her so she was sitting on it.Hey Marlene, I'd like you to meet some people, This is Lark and Dimitri, Dimitri, Lark this is marlene and this is Denzel. We took them in their orphans.He smiled messing up denzels hair.

Rukia moved behind lark when a nother boy showed himself.

Lark & Dimitri

Lark smiled once again. "Hi. I'm Lark Volkova." She said politely.

Dimitri calmed down a bit. "Small world. My adoptive parents took me in after my dad kicked me out. I was five." He said, a bit distant.

Zack

He soon placed Marlene down.Will you two go play for nowhe said and then turned back to lark,b>.So you wanna rest here for a few.

Rukia once denzel was gone she came back to the side of lark and pressed her body close to her.

Lark & Dimitri

Lark smiled at Zack. "That would be fine. But first I should probably call Viktor and tell him what's going on." She replied.

Dimitri shrugged. "I'll call him. He'll just think you're lying anyway." It was true that their leader didn't trust Lark.

Zack

He smiled.lark can I um talk to you in privet?He questioned.

Lark

Lark nodded. "Sure." She said.

Dimitri looked at Zack. "Don't say anything you'll regret. Neither of you." He said before leaving the room, giving the two some privacy.

Zack

He watched dimitri.He shut the door. These doors were sound proof so he didn't fear speaking it.I was wondering if you would well be my girl friend?He bit his tongue

Lark

Lark listened and smiled. She blushed. "Of course. That would be fine." She said simply.

Zack

He slightly blushed.Well okay then..He smiled.He then moved to the door to let dimitri back in.

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri walked back into the room. "I want to know all that was said in here." He said, taking his sunglasses off.

"Oh, come on, Dima. You're not my bodyguard." Lark replied, smiling and rolling her eyes.

Dimitri raised an eyebrow. "You're sure happy. Usually that's not a good sign." He looked in the general direction of Zack. "What did you tell her?"

Zack

He snorted.If i wanted you to know I wouldn't of asked for privacyHe said but stayed calm. He didn't say anything yet.

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri looked at Lark. "What did he say to you?" He asked. Lark shook her head and sighed. "It's none of your business, okay?" She said, quite irritated. "You're always trying to tell me how to live my life."

Dimitri stepped away from Lark and looked at Zack again. "Really, man, you don't want to keep secrets from my people. If you don't heed my warning now, you'll learn the hard way later." He warned.

Zack

HE glanced at lark and smiled.Well maybe ill tell you a yes or a no so go ahead and ask questions and maybe you can figure it outHe smiled.

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri folded his arms. "Did you tell Lark that you love her?" That would be a major crime in his eyes, as Lark was his.

Lark stepped back, trying to shrink down. Dimitri glanced at her and narrowed his eyes. This didn't look good.

Zack

Oh wow he guessed it quick didn't he? He looked back to her. this guy dimitri acted like lark belonged to him but she definitly wasn't dating him because she wouldn't say she'd go out with him when the guy was here.Yah so what?

Dimitri

Dimitri clenched his teeth, trying to grab Zack by the throat and pin him against the wall. "We'll see about that!" He growled.

Zack

He allowed the kid to do so though placed a hand between the males hand and his throat. You don't own herHe calmly said. He had expected this reaction.Now i can see why she didn't tell you, You don't understand that she is a free person

Dimitri

Dimitri looked at Lark. "Do you really choose him over me," He asked, "when you only just met him within the past week?" He tightened his grip on the older man.

Lark took a deep breath. "At least he won't try to control my life." She said defiantly.

"How do you know that?!" Dimitri shouted. "How can you ever know?"

Lark sighed. "I have nothing to lose, Dima. You try to control my life, so Zack doing it won't be any worse. Now let go."

Zack and Vincent

He gagged slightly.He snorted and wriggled a bit.

Vincent had heard the commotion and was pissed .He came down the stairs and glared.What is going on?

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri barely noticed Vincent, but Lark looked at him. This was her distant relative. Of course, she didn't know that, as she had not studied her family tree to a great extent. She was frozen with fear.

Dimitri eventually let Zack go and looked at Vincent. "Your friend is in love with my girl." He stated, his green eyes staring at Vincent intimidatingly.

Vincent

He now moved toward Dimitri not liking how he looked at him.buddy your in my house , So don't even try to intimidate me! Your girl? Sounds like your a controler...He hissed.

Zack rubbed his neck and then moved to lark.You don't own her

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri stepped up to Vincent. "No, I just don't like other people getting too close to the only friend I have." He said bluntly.

Lark moved closer to Zack. "Don't worry, he does this all the time. He calms down after a while...usually..." She whispered to him.

Vincent

He laughed.Just cuz he and she love each other doesn't mean she is gonna stop being your friend sillyHe smirked. He didn't back down. He was 6'4" tall.

Zack laughed.I expected it.. He is too protectiveZack was only two inches shorter then dimitri

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri didn't step down either. "You don't understand. She was so much more than a friend...until recently..." He said, his voice fading as he finished speaking.

Lark closed her eyes and breathed slowly.

Vincent

HE sighed.Well, She chose him, You may love her but if you love her you'd be happy for her whether or not it makes you happyHe said.Zack, What the hell is a tiger doing in this house!?He said now noticing rukia lying by larks feet.

Zack:She was attacked back at the caverns where we were looking around and she wont leave larks side

Rukia stayed by larks feet.

Lark & Dimitri

Dimitri was silent. Vincent had made a good point. He turned around and looked at Zack. "If you make her cry, I'll make your life hell." He said before walking out and standing by Kolya.

Lark watched as Dimitri left, then looked at Vincent. "thanks for that." She said distantly, a bit nervous.

Vincent

He shrugged.Be more quiet will you i'm trying to sleepHe said and then moved back up the stairs.

Koyla nudged dimitri

Zack sighed. IF he ever made a girl cry he probably cry himself.

Lark

Lark lowered her head. "I guess, in a way, I feel sorry for Dimitri. He's troubled. I wish there was something I could do to help him." She said with a sigh. She knew that he had a tough life.

Zack

He sighed.He needs to find another girlHe said.Well do you want to sleep in the geust room or mine?

Lark

Lark nodded in agreement to Zack's first statement. "Ummmm...I'll sleep in your room, if that's alright." She had a secret that she didn't usually tell. She was afraid to be alone.

Zack

HE smiled.Alright, Cot or share bed?He questioned now moving toward the stares.

Rukia stood up.

Lark

"I'll share the bed." Lark replied. Her other secret was that she so badly wanted to tick Dimitri off.

Zack

He had actually already forgotten Dimitri as he led her and rukia up the stairs.Rukia curled up on the side Lark would be on on the floor.Zack closed his door and then pulled off his shirt. He slept in his trousers and that was it.Well make yourself at homeHe smiled and then sat on his bed.

Lark

Even at home, Lark slept in her 'daytime clothes.' Ever since she was a teen. She jumped onto the bed and leaned down to pet Rukia. "I hope Rukia is a good guard cat." She said with a grin. He fear was that Dimitri would go psycho and try to kill Zack.

Zack

He smiled.YahHe said and then layed down and let out a sigh.

rukia purred the tiger type purr and pushed her head into larks hand then layed her head down and fell asleep though her ears moved.

Lark Volkova

Lark laid next to Zack, but kept her hand on Rukia's head, stroking her fur. Her gray-blue eyes were slowly closing.

Zak

He soon fell asleep

Lark Volkova

Lark tried to stay awake, but eventually fell asleep. And, as usual, the nightmares came. She woke up a while later, shaking and sweating and screaming madly.

Zack

Zack had slept for a good hour before he awoke to Larks screaming.His eyes shot open.Whats Wrong!?He questioned.

Lark

Lark was whimpering now. "I-I had-d a d-d-dream." She stuttered, shaking and staring off into the distance.

Zack

He listend and he wrapped his arms around her.Can you tell me that dream?

Lark

She nodded. "My mom died again." She said shakily. "But I killed her this time."

Zack

He listened.I see, I sometimes have dreams about my father dieing againHe sighed and kissed her forhead.

Lark

Lark eventually calmed down, but was still shaking. This was why she didn't like to be alone.

Zack

He continued to hold her.He kept her close.

Lark

Lark laid back down and stroked Rukia's fur.

Rukia

Rukia opened her mouth and let out a yawn.Her stomach was slowly getting bigger.

zack got up and went to the bathroom.Im going to take a shower

Lark

Lark looked at Zack. "Okay." She said before turning her attention back to Rukia. "Poor kitty..." She sighed.

Rukia

She pushed her head into larks hand.

Lark

Lark deliberately rolled off the bed and landed next to Rukia. She smiled and scratched the big cat's neck.

Rukia

She purred in the tiger way and licked at larks face.Her tail going side to side.

Lark

Lark laid her head on Rukia's side and looked up at the ceiling. She put her hand on the cross necklace that was around her neck and closed her eyes.

Rukia

she fell back to sleep

Zack exited the shelter and got dressed.He sighe..

Lark

Lark opened her eyes and looked at Zack. "Hey." She said calmly.

Zack

He smiled.Heyhe said queitly

Lark

Lark smiled back. "I figure my leader will probably be expecting me back now." She bit her lip. "I'm gonna go check in. You coming?"

Zack

He listened.SureHe smiled and pullled on his leather jacket.

Rukia stood up now and stretched.

Lark

Lark smiled and walked outside to where the horses were. She looked down at Dimitri, who was sitting on the ground. "Come on. We're going back to the house now." She said, tacking up the horses. She mounted her mare and rode away, with the cats following.

Dimitri sighed and grumbled, mounting Kolya and following Lark.