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Okay, this short but sweet story serves as a kind of denouement for "Deadly Reunion", but this is going to be ALL about the SoDC7 faction dearest created, the Sapporo Scions!

Sister Marie has just brought Cay back to the clan's home village right after Rika's Ascension Ceremony, and for better or worse, it won't be their home for much longer. They're going to go through quite a few changes thanks to their enigmatic patron and (only!) client, but where could such a road take them?? I can't answer that yet, but there's good reason to hope for these ne'er-do-wells as they continue on their own paths of growth and change...!
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"Future Tense"

It didn't take long for Sister Marie St. Augustine to carry Caleb Hollins from Demon City 7 all the way back to Sapporo by her angelic wings. Caitlyn Yamane and Chifume Yamane Hollins were there to meet them. Everyone else in the clan was otherwise distracted with many things. Grandmistress Kozue Yagi was already organizing everyone to begin making a move to a much more secret and secure home for themselves. Yume Sokoba had already traveled to Paradise the other day, and while Sister Marie could only imagine how lukewarm the reception for the young Angel was, no one would have cast any stones...and Marie was certain Yume would really know some solace and take the opportunity to examine herself further as she spent time with her birth parents Seihachi and Homa.

Everybody here was still adjusting to the two new arrivals, Rikimaru and Tamae, who would each support them in different ways. Sister Marie assured the Scions they'd be valuable assets, and all things considered, they didn't doubt that. They were warned Riki liked to think of himself as a rogue and bad boy, but when he first arrived, he was TOTALLY minding his p's and q's around the aggravating Holy Nun. Hell, the dude was constantly conscious of the Angel in the same way a naughty kid would be super-wary of their stern mother! Sister Marie wasn't kidding about this couple knowing who was in charge. Tamae immediately showed her kindness by spending as much time as she could with Mui Ono and even volunteered to assist in the care of Kozue's adopted daughter.

Marie touched down upon the earth with Cay cradled in his arms...he didn't mind being carried like a child since flying was AWESOME! After his feet were solidly on terra firma, his big sister and mother reached them. Chifume asked, "How did everything go, Cay?"

Caleb told them with a grin, "It was all good, mom! I still think you both could have come with me to see Rika's ceremony...!"

Chifume shrugged and said lamely, "I didn't know Taya's girl well enough to have any business being there, little man. Besides, I was keeping in mind the truce between our clan and the Yuumas. I doubt all three of us would've been given permission to go to Demon City 7 just like that!"

Caitlyn nodded and commented to her younger brother, "I'm surprised he'd let you go visit, even for a short time."

Sister Marie told Cait with a creepy smile, "Oh, it didn't take much for me to argue to Barumusu that he can let Caleb pay a brief visit to Middle Ground. It's not like he owns the whole darn city, much as he'd like that!" For Caleb's good and Rika's, of course, Marie simply told Baru that Cay would be paying a harmless, private and most brief visit to the district without going into ANY specifics. And the Prime Demon knew better than to press the Holy Nun with needless questions!

Cay said to Cait much more gently, "I still wish you could've been there, too."

Cait gave a ragged sigh and looked away...she almost groaned, "I could hardly face Rika the last time we saw each other. And she was right to call me an asshole, remember? I would've felt like an intruder."

"Yeah?" Cay's expression was true warmth as he said, "Rika still wanted me to tell you to be good, Cait. Really."

Cait was immediately, visibly affected knowing that...Chifume sighed and told her daughter wearily, "I still can't believe you kidnapped such an amazing girl!"

The cybernetic Demoness was right to cringe and said softly, "I know...!"

Caleb said with sadness, "I'm not sure if I'll ever get to see Rika again. I mean, no Scions will be able to go to Demon City 7 unless the Yuumas say it's okay, right?"

Marie smiled a bit and told Cay, "Barumusu isn't exactly the charitable sort...maybe he could grow to be one day...but remember that he prefers the Scions specifically steer clear of the High End District. Those are his stomping grounds. Just as long as all of you remember that, the Yuumas shouldn't have any trouble with you going anywhere else, especially if your business won't conflict with theirs. They might get difficult and persnikety, but I'm sure you won't let them push you around!"

Marie directed a truly benevolent look upon Caitlyn and told the Demoness, "My first priority is ensuring you and Mui Ono get the help you both need, young lady. As I promised, I have a wealth of resources that will support you and your clan, and things are being arranged pretty quickly. As your only client, I need to look out for each and every one of you!"

Chifume considered the Holy Nun with a measured stare...she said, "I can still imagine you're gonna be asking a lot from the Scions, Sister."

Marie nodded and said with pure transparency, "I am an information broker, and there is both profit and more importantly power to be found from knowledge. Unfortunately, Chifume, that power is rivaled by how dangerous it can be to acquire such information. I speak of such already greatly valued by monsters who protect their secrets by the ugliest means. The Scions will be ideal employees acquiring those secrets for me, and it'll always be for the noblest and most virtuous of reasons...

"...even if the ways you'll do it won't ever be called 'legal'!" Marie considered Cait again. "Still, I'm not going to ask a darn thing from you until after you're well again, young lady. If you still want to be a Scion by that time, I mean. I know it hasn't been easy to bear your addiction, and it'll be even harder to kick it. As for how long it might take..."

Caitlyn Yamane said with pure seriousness, "It's all right, Sister. However long it takes, this is still something I need to do. I need to be better for everyone I love..." Cait thought of Yume as she looked at two others she adored, her mother and her brother, and she solemnly finished, "...and I swear I will be better...!" Cay and Chifume's hearts lifted because they knew the assassin meant it...and they knew she was strong enough to beat that hellish monkey off her back forever.

Sister Marie knew that too and affirmed, "I'm sure Yume, Caleb, your mother and many more will be there to help you through, too. I'm sorry I have to keep this meeting short, but I'm busy with all kinds of things. I've got to fly back to Chiyoda, but I'll be back later today." The enigmatic yet truly good Holy Nun manifested her wings and said these parting words to Cait: "Keep hope alive, Miss Yamane. Don't ever doubt that you can make things better for as long as you're able to!"

The lady took off, and the amazing family she parted from waved to her as she ascended towards the heavens...!

The End
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If you want to see more goodness involving Cait, Caleb and Chifume, I'd advise you to look at the great works of their creator and fellow Slayers collaborator . :333 I'll be sure to show the family more love as the future progresses, as well! For now, I'll be getting all kinds of stuff ready for DA, much of it not involving Slayers...

...I also hope you're all preparing to have a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. Ahem, just as long as you live in places where you're allowed to have as many people as you want to visit! Really, being safe is one thing, but I'll keep myself polite saying some things are way too heavy handed!

Like usual, giving credit where it's due!

XNALara created by Dusan Pavlicek; XPS by Dusan and XNAaraL

Models:
Caleb Hollins, his sister Caitlyn Yamane, and their mom Chifume Yamane Hollins, all by the august !
Scenery by !

Description
Okay, this short but sweet story serves as a kind of denouement for "Deadly Reunion", but this is going to be ALL about the SoDC7 faction dearest created, the Sapporo Scions!

Sister Marie has just brought Cay back to the clan's home village right after Rika's Ascension Ceremony, and for better or worse, it won't be their home for much longer. They're going to go through quite a few changes thanks to their enigmatic patron and (only!) client, but where could such a road take them?? I can't answer that yet, but there's good reason to hope for these ne'er-do-wells as they continue on their own paths of growth and change...!
---
"Future Tense"

It didn't take long for Sister Marie St. Augustine to carry Caleb Hollins from Demon City 7 all the way back to Sapporo by her angelic wings. Caitlyn Yamane and Chifume Yamane Hollins were there to meet them. Everyone else in the clan was otherwise distracted with many things. Grandmistress Kozue Yagi was already organizing everyone to begin making a move to a much more secret and secure home for themselves. Yume Sokoba had already traveled to Paradise the other day, and while Sister Marie could only imagine how lukewarm the reception for the young Angel was, no one would have cast any stones...and Marie was certain Yume would really know some solace and take the opportunity to examine herself further as she spent time with her birth parents Seihachi and Homa.

Everybody here was still adjusting to the two new arrivals, Rikimaru and Tamae, who would each support them in different ways. Sister Marie assured the Scions they'd be valuable assets, and all things considered, they didn't doubt that. They were warned Riki liked to think of himself as a rogue and bad boy, but when he first arrived, he was TOTALLY minding his p's and q's around the aggravating Holy Nun. Hell, the dude was constantly conscious of the Angel in the same way a naughty kid would be super-wary of their stern mother! Sister Marie wasn't kidding about this couple knowing who was in charge. Tamae immediately showed her kindness by spending as much time as she could with Mui Ono and even volunteered to assist in the care of Kozue's adopted daughter.

Marie touched down upon the earth with Cay cradled in his arms...he didn't mind being carried like a child since flying was AWESOME! After his feet were solidly on terra firma, his big sister and mother reached them. Chifume asked, "How did everything go, Cay?"

Caleb told them with a grin, "It was all good, mom! I still think you both could have come with me to see Rika's ceremony...!"

Chifume shrugged and said lamely, "I didn't know Taya's girl well enough to have any business being there, little man. Besides, I was keeping in mind the truce between our clan and the Yuumas. I doubt all three of us would've been given permission to go to Demon City 7 just like that!"

Caitlyn nodded and commented to her younger brother, "I'm surprised he'd let you go visit, even for a short time."

Sister Marie told Cait with a creepy smile, "Oh, it didn't take much for me to argue to Barumusu that he can let Caleb pay a brief visit to Middle Ground. It's not like he owns the whole darn city, much as he'd like that!" For Caleb's good and Rika's, of course, Marie simply told Baru that Cay would be paying a harmless, private and most brief visit to the district without going into ANY specifics. And the Prime Demon knew better than to press the Holy Nun with needless questions!

Cay said to Cait much more gently, "I still wish you could've been there, too."

Cait gave a ragged sigh and looked away...she almost groaned, "I could hardly face Rika the last time we saw each other. And she was right to call me an asshole, remember? I would've felt like an intruder."

"Yeah?" Cay's expression was true warmth as he said, "Rika still wanted me to tell you to be good, Cait. Really."

Cait was immediately, visibly affected knowing that...Chifume sighed and told her daughter wearily, "I still can't believe you kidnapped such an amazing girl!"

The cybernetic Demoness was right to cringe and said softly, "I know...!"

Caleb said with sadness, "I'm not sure if I'll ever get to see Rika again. I mean, no Scions will be able to go to Demon City 7 unless the Yuumas say it's okay, right?"

Marie smiled a bit and told Cay, "Barumusu isn't exactly the charitable sort...maybe he could grow to be one day...but remember that he prefers the Scions specifically steer clear of the High End District. Those are his stomping grounds. Just as long as all of you remember that, the Yuumas shouldn't have any trouble with you going anywhere else, especially if your business won't conflict with theirs. They might get difficult and persnikety, but I'm sure you won't let them push you around!"

Marie directed a truly benevolent look upon Caitlyn and told the Demoness, "My first priority is ensuring you and Mui Ono get the help you both need, young lady. As I promised, I have a wealth of resources that will support you and your clan, and things are being arranged pretty quickly. As your only client, I need to look out for each and every one of you!"

Chifume considered the Holy Nun with a measured stare...she said, "I can still imagine you're gonna be asking a lot from the Scions, Sister."

Marie nodded and said with pure transparency, "I am an information broker, and there is both profit and more importantly power to be found from knowledge. Unfortunately, Chifume, that power is rivaled by how dangerous it can be to acquire such information. I speak of such already greatly valued by monsters who protect their secrets by the ugliest means. The Scions will be ideal employees acquiring those secrets for me, and it'll always be for the noblest and most virtuous of reasons...

"...even if the ways you'll do it won't ever be called 'legal'!" Marie considered Cait again. "Still, I'm not going to ask a darn thing from you until after you're well again, young lady. If you still want to be a Scion by that time, I mean. I know it hasn't been easy to bear your addiction, and it'll be even harder to kick it. As for how long it might take..."

Caitlyn Yamane said with pure seriousness, "It's all right, Sister. However long it takes, this is still something I need to do. I need to be better for everyone I love..." Cait thought of Yume as she looked at two others she adored, her mother and her brother, and she solemnly finished, "...and I swear I will be better...!" Cay and Chifume's hearts lifted because they knew the assassin meant it...and they knew she was strong enough to beat that hellish monkey off her back forever.

Sister Marie knew that too and affirmed, "I'm sure Yume, Caleb, your mother and many more will be there to help you through, too. I'm sorry I have to keep this meeting short, but I'm busy with all kinds of things. I've got to fly back to Chiyoda, but I'll be back later today." The enigmatic yet truly good Holy Nun manifested her wings and said these parting words to Cait: "Keep hope alive, Miss Yamane. Don't ever doubt that you can make things better for as long as you're able to!"

The lady took off, and the amazing family she parted from waved to her as she ascended towards the heavens...!

The End
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If you want to see more goodness involving Cait, Caleb and Chifume, I'd advise you to look at the great works of their creator and fellow Slayers collaborator . :333 I'll be sure to show the family more love as the future progresses, as well! For now, I'll be getting all kinds of stuff ready for DA, much of it not involving Slayers...

...I also hope you're all preparing to have a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. Ahem, just as long as you live in places where you're allowed to have as many people as you want to visit! Really, being safe is one thing, but I'll keep myself polite saying some things are way too heavy handed!

Like usual, giving credit where it's due!

XNALara created by Dusan Pavlicek; XPS by Dusan and XNAaraL

Models:
Caleb Hollins, his sister Caitlyn Yamane, and their mom Chifume Yamane Hollins, all by the august !
Scenery by !