Ch. 30 - Confrontation

The mertwins development was coming along smoothly just in time for their up coming birthday.

"Say jewel for mama Elen."

"Je-wel," Elen babbled happily.

I was pressed for time today so Dasia was helping me out by teaching her baby sister to walk.

"Come on Eldora you can do it sweetie."

Tonight I was hosting a get together at Omni the new recreation lounge on the Cove and meeting with one of the cursed spirits.   

The Omni offered entertainment of practically every kind.  After a tour of the place it was plain to see that anyone would be hard pressed not to have a good time here.  

They played the latest music over the speakers, offered games of every variety and had both professional and bubble bars. 

There were party rooms with buffet tables.

And stages for live entertainment.

I personally liked the place and decided this was where Calictus and Cyrena would have their birthday party.  The pack would have plenty to eat and would hopefully be too entertained to cause property damage.

I was meeting with Candace McNulty for what I thought was a renovation consultation.  Her family had recently reopened the family's old daycare business McNulty's Munchkins in her honor. 

With the steady influx of tourists and happy child bearing marriages childcare was a steadily growing business on the island. 

"I'm crossing over!" Candace announced excitedly as I greeted her.

"What? Not that I'm not happy for you but how? The stone hasn't been destroyed yet are you sure its time?"

She nodded as tears rolled down her face.  "Another baby was born and they named her Candace after me.  When I laid eyes on that beautiful baby I felt a huge weight lifted from me and started seeing a bright light.  My sweet Rodger came through and told me it was time to go.  I just wanted to tell you thank you before I left.  Thank you, thank you so much Aphrodite!"  With that she disappeared.

I stood stunned for a few minutes then bought a round of drinks and toasted to Candace's good fortune.  My child rearing and matchmaking had finally paid off.  The stone had weakened to the point that it couldn't maintain it's firm hold on the souls.  

Candace's passing had the other spirits ecstatic.  Coming from anyone else that level of emotion would have been morbid but these poor souls had seen others fade, their families wallow in misery for generations and bloodlines die out.  They attended the twin's birthday party with high hopes and were eagerly awaiting more match ups and births.

Dorian was in attendance as well.  He would soon be heading on tour with with Octavio and his mother as a acrobat after graduation.

Davin transformed into his wolfman form before the party even started.  He could hardly contain his excitement at that twins becoming full fledged members of the pack.  Come next full moon as the pack leader's children they would lead the next hunt.

Since we had exclusive access to the venue the girls made a beeline to the juice bar to see a professional mixologist in action.   

Cyrena and I played a game of pool.

While Davin and Calictus played a game of bowling.

After everyone had a few hours to enjoy themselves it was time for the main event.

Cyrena was first to blow out her candles.

She aged into a lovely lupa right before our eyes.

Calictus was having such a good time he didn't even mind the crowd as he went up to blow out his candles.

As a young adult Calictus is as dashing as his father.

After the party as I was heading to bed when I spotted one of the gnomes in my room.  I didn't think anything of it as it was near my television and the things seemed to enjoy electronic entertainment until it spoke to me.

"Had yourself a good time with your filthy mutts, brats and spooks tonight did you?  Think you've accomplished something special with all your meddling now that nosy nanny is truly dead?  Well you haven't and if you keep at this you silly little harlot I will end you and your spawn!"

"Alistair?" I gasped shocked to hear her voice coming from the gnome.  Rage soon over came my surprise after realizing the vile creature was still around.  

"Yes I am Evelyn Alistair and I am still a powerful witch even in the after life.  Stop your meddling or you will regret it."

"News flash Evelyn goddess trumps witch and I'm going to ruin your afterlife.  Now get out of my house &%#!@!"