"I'll ask Edward and we'll get it done," he replied with a smile. Quinn pulled Edward aside and asked the question. Edward then left the room and Quinn went to get Vorden. Lana, Vorden, Quinn and Edward all met in the throne room.
Quinn looked at Lana and Vorden, "are you sure you want to do this?"
Lana nodded then looked to Edward. "I understand your position here and we need you to understand that Vorden is Quinn's best friend. The issue is, it's not Vorden I'm doing this with. This must be kept secret. This whole thing. We want it recorded but not publicized."
Edward looked puzzled but nodded.
She turned to Vorden, "Okay, let him out now."
Soon she was in Sil's arms. "Are we really doing this?" He looked so excited.
"I think all we need to do is exchange vows, right?" she looked to Edward who nodded smiling at the couple.
"And exchange rings which I have right here." He approached so they could see them and place them on each other's fingers when ready.
They looked at the rings and then gazed in each other's eyes. "I, Lana Plantwell take you, Sil Blade, as my husband from this day forward. I promise to love you now and forever. To be faithful and stand by you through all the trials of life. I support you and will always do so. If I can help you achieve your goals in life, I will do so. You are my all, my everything. I love you."
She then took his ring from Edward and placed it on his finger. Edward was confused she called him Sil instead of Vorden but he didn't question the crazy that surrounded the tenth leader.
Lana then took off her glove so Sil could put her ring on when he wanted to. "I, Sil Blade, take you, Lana Plantwell as my wife from this day forward. I promise to love you now and forever." He put the ring on her finger and held it there. "you've given me a life and a future I never thought I'd have. There is one thing I need you to promise you aren't going to like." She looked at him, "There are going to be times when I need you to obey my wishes."
She stiffened at that but could see the importance in his eyes. "As long as it has nothing to do with the Plantwell Family I'm creating, it should be okay. It will have to be situation specific."
He nodded, happy with that, then he continued. "You know what I can promise and what I can't but I can promise this. I will do everything I can to be by your side where I belong. I am yours and have been since we met. Nothing can or will ever change that. Thank you for giving me the chance at happy. You truly are my everything. I love you."
He then took his hand off the ring and placed it on her cheek. "I don't want to live in a world without you in it." He then kissed her passionately. She returned it with equal emotion. They then embraced.
Edward and Quinn offered their congratulations. Sil told her to find a room for them, gave another starstruck wave to Quinn, then switched back to Vorden. She asked Edward if the room next to Quinn's was available. Edward said he'd make it so. They agreed to meet there later but there was work to be done now. Vorden went to the lab. Quinn and Edward went to the reception area.
Lana went to the backyard.
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Somewhere in another castle, a knight reported to a leader. "Are we going to do nothing about the tenth?"
"I have yet to choose my side. If the Punishers have returned, only then will I choose."
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While Logan investigated the equipment in the lab, he asked Vorden why he was there. Vorden told Logan the pills worked and the effects had not worn off. Logan was not surprised and asked again why he chose to come to the lab. Vorden wanted Logan to test the green liquid on him. Vorden was upset Quinn could defeat a vampire knight but he was no match for a simple Noble.
Just then Quinn came and got him. He said he'd be back in a bit then returned when he was done and Logan had everything set up to test the green liquid at that time. Logan told him once he was 90% sure it was safe, they would try it. The serum required Vorden's blood.
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While waiting for Quinn, Peter had changed into something more vampirish and Quinn did the same thing, stopping by Vincent's and now his room for a quick change to blend in better with the local population. They were both now in all black clothing. Quinn especially needed a change after evolving as he was taller and bigger so the clothes he had on didn't fit him any more.
Edward gave Peter a bit of important information. He had a very fast healing ability and could heal from everything except one thing. He must protect his head at all times. Edward informed him he'd be learning defensive martial arts.
Edward then offered the mist ability book to Timmy who was honored and happy to learn from him. He hugged the book to himself. The very idea of being taught by a vampire knight was almost overwhelming for him.
Edward then turned to Quinn and informed him he wanted Quinn to focus on defense as well. Quinn had other plans. He explained some of his capabilities to Edward who then decided a demonstration would be best. Quinn didn't use much in that initial fight so Edward had assumed he was weaker than he was. This time, Quinn didn't hold back and was even able to try something new.
Edward marveled the 10th leader had returned with the lost ability of the 14th. Was this boy ever going to cease amazing him?
Peter and Timmy stood to the side and watched Quinn display some skills. In the end, they were left speechless as Quinn showed how well his imagination worked in coming up with effective attacks.
Edward then assigned Quinn and Timmy the job of delivering blood to the nobles while he worked with Peter. Quinn was upset by this but Edward promised it was part of his training.
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