Sunny, who was recognized by both of them and a male vampire Minx didn't know killed many dalki with one hit each in a greenhouse and eventually found 10 humans alive, only one was male. Sunny was the leader of the 5th family. Her son Rokene had the rabbit-beast Quinn tried to kill that summer on the vampire world.
It seemed like a lifetime ago for Minx. Their ability was talking with animals and familiars, which is why Minx remembered her. She was never introduced but asked about her later because she seemed gentle. She was Serene's leader.
Another vampire gave a thumbs up to the camera after his easy victory. Still others seemed annoyed or offended that the dalki dared attack them.
The hard part was Quinn. He seemed to get more emotional as time went. He burst into a room, the reporter Bonnie behind him. The dalki in there tried using one of the 6 humans as a shield. It wasn't even clear what happened. There was a shadow then there were 4 dead dalki.
He demanded Helen's sisters tell him where she was. One of them pointed to the room next door. The camera followed him and Minx saw Helen on the wall, Quinn frozen staring at her, then heard Bonnie tell the camera man to not film that.
Soon, they were interviewing survivors. Minx started crying. Helen was like a kindred spirit to her. She was hoping to bring Helen to her mother's lab when this was all over. She pushed the tablet away, telling Shalt he could keep watching but she couldn't. He took it outside. Those were his people after all, despite being part of Minx's family.
Minx would spend some time grieving. Vorden, Raten, Borden and the kids came every day. Peter was at one of the shelters with all the others close to Quinn, making sure they were protected.
Soon, Quinn made an announcement. Shalt brought the video back in so Minx could view it. Quinn wanted all to hear his words. He spoke to the camera, nodded to Muka, the 9th leader, and she touched some machine that lit up. There were flashes of blue light then the room changed. Minx recognized it as similar to the throne room of the 10th castle but much nicer.
Then there was a welcome in unison and Minx no longer questioned.
Somehow, Quinn became the King of the Vampires. At the end, he dared the dalki to come attack the settlement. He put so many fortifications around it; it was clear Quinn expected the enemy to test his strength. Minx smirked. Helen will be avenged.
Quinn commanded his people to train. He needed them to be around humans without wanting to eat. Prior to this, vampires only learned to control their blood lust if they had been chosen for off-world missions.
Most vampires would want blood the moment they picked up the smell of a human. For a war to work with humans at their side, this needed to change. Also, a lot had happened, and the vampires all needed additional combat training.
The leaders were put in charge of training their own family members, as was their duty. Serene asked for permission to spend this time with Minx. If training was required, she couldn't think of a better person to train with. Sunny spoke to Quinn who asked Sil if Minx had the time. Sil smiled.
"Let's surprise her and find out!"
With a huge grin, Sil brought the girl and a friend of hers to his wife. He was busy helping Quinn with preparations but if he could use this as an excuse to see his wife, he would!
Minx was ecstatic and embraced Serene. Then she asked about her friend. Serene wanted to know about Minx's change. Sil then lovingly kissed his wife before excusing himself. He needed to return to Quinn's side.
Once Sil was gone, Serene removed the large coat from the man she introduced as Jaykon. Blood red wings fluttered into place and Minx realized she was looking at another blood fairy.
Serene went on to describe general characteristics. "Blood fairies generally are playboys but all we have on them is the stories. So far, I don't see it, but Jaykon had his memories wiped and I still healing from the neglect so his body isn't as strong as it should be."
Serene leaned in close, "he feeds off vampire blood. Can I hide him here and move in somewhere, so I won't get caught with him?"
"Do you want your own house, or do you want to move in with me for now?" Minx asked.
"Move in with you would be easiest!" Serene responded.
Minx allowed them to pick out a room.
Minx and Serene spent the time learning from each other, both becoming strong with shared knowledge and building a stronger friendship. Together they created healing elixirs, burn creams and the like to provide healing aids to help in the coming fight against the dalki.
Shalt and Jaykon focused on learning to fight and discovering his blood skills.
Sil would call once in a while but didn't feel right leaving in case the dalki attacked while he was gone.
While they were all training, Minx decided to follow the advice of Mona and Richard Eno. She decided to see if the crystals that she had from her mother contained information the way the one from Eno did.
In the crystal, she saw large beasts that made her people seem like ants. They had different appearances. They showed a large entity showing up one day declaring himself their god. They refused to accept him in such a capacity. Not long after, these beasts started attacking. The lands they held were shrinking more and more as they continued being beaten back.
Her mother crafted the sword, and it worked great. It cut through the beasts easily. The drawback was it required her DNA to activate. Before she could craft another for her people, they blindsided her. She barely escaped to this planet.
Minx reflected on these things her parents fought. The things that removed her mother's wings. She instantly wanted revenge. When Midas came by later that day, she taught him how to use the crystal.
Clenching his jaw, "we need to do something about this."
"I know. But I don't want to go to Mother's lab until this war is over in case I'm needed for something."
Midas nodded his head and hugged her, "we'll get through this together. How's my little nephew?" he asked rubbing her tummy.
She chuckled, "he or she is doing fine. I'm looking forward to birth already, though. It's a bit camped in there!"
One day, Quinn called and Vorden, Raten and Borden were called to the Cursed Ship. Vorden came back to update Minx then left again. She was informed about the vampires training as well as blackmail letters that were handed to specific people.
Some members of the Cursed – Sil and Leo, as well as Quinn and the vampire leaders that had been on camera were being forced to participate in a dual using virtual reality. Logan was also told to be there as part of the board. Only those with letters were supposed to know about it. Quinn didn't trust it, so he brought the strongest the Cursed had to offer as backup.
Moments after they left, Serene burst through her door elated. She had finally succeeded in a new weapon that was sure to save lives. She found Minx in labor which explained why she didn't come to the lab that morning.
Serene looked at her friend, "were you going to keep this to yourself? Does your husband know the baby's coming?"
Minx shook her head, "he's been summoned. He can't be worried about us at a time like this."
Serene stared at her wondering where she got her strength and her poor taste in men. If she had a man who was never there, no matter the reason, she would have dumped him ages ago.
As she got closer to giving birth, electricity started flowing from her mother's locket. The more intense the contraction, the sharper the electric pain.
She stayed by Minx's side for the rest of the day. Ren was called to attend the birth. Shalt held one of Minx's hands while Midas held the other.
Shalt, Midas, Serene and Ren all exchanged looks over the strange energy surrounding Minx. They could feel it when they touched her, but it didn't travel through them.
A really intense electrical charge hit her as she pushed. Soon, a new baby boy joined the world. Ren handed the baby up to the exhausted mama covered in sweat.
"I'm not sure what to name him..." Minx said through joyful tears.
"Well," Serene paused, "is there a male who has been instrumental in your life? You could name him after his father?"
Minx smiled, "not his father," and so it was. Little Owen had joined the Botan family in honor of Owen Graylash being instrumental in returning Sil.