As they walked out to the training field, they were intercepted by three kids. These were the young pups of Hati and his wife, Erica. Every one of them took after their father, except the eldest, Tosei, who took after Erica. And, like their mother, they don't like half-demons such as Zara.
"Father, why have you come here?" Tosei asked.
"I could ask you all the same thing. Shouldn't you be in school?"
"No, father, school was cancelled due to the fact that mother was looking for you."
"What? Your mother is looking for me. Why?" Hati asked, nervously.
"I guess because you're always around these pathetic excuses for demons. She fears you might get weak from being around them." He answered. Suddenly, Zara punched Tosei to the ground.
"I don't care what you say about me. But don't you ever insult my mother, you brat." Zara said, radiating demonic energy.
"Now, now, how about we get going and putting that energy to better use than punching your cousin." Hati said.
Zara scoffed, and said "Right… but next time he say something about my mother I don't like, I'll make sure he learn his lesson about manners," as she walked away toward the training field.
"Knowing Zara, that could mean big trouble and start a civil war amongst our clan. And possibly, the end of the Inukishin Clan." Hati thought to himself. "Tosei, take your brother and sisters back home, and tell your mother I'm fine."
"I'm sorry, father. I can't leave until I teach that lowly half breed a much needed lesson."
"Shit! Why did you have to say that?" Hati thought to himself.
"Uncle, hurry up, I have a itch for a good fight. And I need a strong opponent to quell it." Zara said.
"She dares order the Clan's head." Tosei said as he drew his sword and slashed at Zara. However, Zara parried his sword using her claws.
"Pathetic," Zara said as she throws him back.
"Stop it! Don't bully big brother." His younger siblings said as they protected him.
She turned around and walked away.
"What's with all the noise?" Ariana asked as she walked up behind them.
"Sister, you're awake."
"Hati, what did you do? Where's Zara?"
"Why do you assume it was me?" Hati asked, defensively.
Ariana looked at him, knowing he did something wrong. Hati sighed and explained to her what happened.
Zara, waiting for her uncle, drew one of her swords. This time, like her mother's sword, it grew to an oversized katana blade. Then, she focused her demonic energy turning the blade pitch black. "Extinguish, Abyssal Slash!" Zara yelled as she slashed her sword upwards, causing a pitch-black energy wave to fly high into the sky. However, it still caused damage to the surrounding area.
"What part of hold back don't you understand? There won't be anything left if you keep destroying it with your sword techniques." Ariana said as she walked up behind Zara.
"Right, I'm sorry. I was just really irritated. Tosei said something about you, and I got so angry at him I wanted to kill him."
"I know. Hati explained everything before I came here. He wanted me to make sure you wouldn't do anything that would risk the Inukishin Clan."
"Like what?" Zara said confused.
"He's afraid that you'll cause a civil war amongst the Inukishin Clan."
"A civil war? Can that even happen? He is the leader of the clan. What can I do?"
"Oh, so you haven't realized it yet. Then, this will be a perfect opportunity to teach you about yourself." Ariana said as she grabbed her swords and placed them on the ground. This was hers and Zara's way of challenging each other seriously.
"It's been a while since we had one of these, mother. Finally, I have the perfect opponent." Zara said as she lodge her sword into the ground.
"When you say things like that, I questioned my parenting methods. To think I made a battle hungry daughter."
"Battle hungry? Really… you of all people calling me that? Where do you think I learned it from?" Zara replied.
Ariana, suddenly, appeared in front of Zara, causing her to react by jumping back from her sword. Almost immediately, Ariana gathered some of her demon energy into her hand, turning her hand into a weapon sharp enough to cut through solid stone with the slightest touch. Zara, paralyzed by the sight of her mother, couldn't think straight enough to do anything. She, then, slashed horizontally, cutting through the air and grazing Zara's chest.
"Inukishin Clan secret technique, Spatial sword… a special technique taught amongst our clan to fully utilize our demon energy." Ariana said.
"Yeah, I know. You were the one who taught me."
"However, when you were taught this technique, you did something unique. You opened a portal that led to the other side of the house. And none of us can replicate that skill, which should be unthinkable."
"I think I get it now. Uncle is afraid of what I can do because I'm abnormally stronger than the Clan, and uncontrollable."
"In some way… yes. That's exactly right. But, that doesn't mean that I don't love you. If anything, it just proves that my love is completely genuine. Okay."
"Yeah… I get it. If you excuse me, I'm starting to feel sleepy, and going to get rest in my room."
"O-okay… have a good nap." Ariana said. "Zara, I will be there for you no matter what." She thought with a strong, motherly attitude.
"So, how did it go? Did you get through to her." Hati asked Ariana.
"I believe I did. So, you don't have to worry about a civil war. As long as you don't agitate her, you won't have to worry about us wrecking the Inukishin Clan." She answered.
"Come on, Ari. Why are you joking like that? You know as much as I do how important our clan's existence in the world's order." He whined.
"It's still the same with you two. Hati begging older sister as she completely ignored his plea. It's good to see you two together again." Houki yells as she sits on the training field's wall.
"I'm not begging her. I'm just trying to convince her not to go against us."
"You mean you don't want to se-
Hati, quickly, covered Houki's mouth.
"What is she talking about?"
"Nothing! Absolute nonsense! Just forget about what she said?" Hati said, nervously.
Noticing how nervous Hati was reacting, Ariana decided to leave it alone, to avoid being agitated. "Alright, I'll leave the conversation alone. You know where the door is. Don't let it hit you on the way out. I'm going to bed. I'm still tired from earlier." she said, walking to the door.
Immediately, Hati and Houki left because they didn't want to incur Ariana's wrath.