Slave To The Darkness

"Is the weight impeding the accent? We seem to be moving slower than last time." Yuki was sitting upright and watching as they moved up.

"Yes, it is a lot of weight. Today we will start with cooking the critters we pulled yesterday. On the s.h.i.+p, we do have a holding area. I will show it to you that way we will be able to keep these critters from dying." Cedric looked over at Yuki smiling.

"I am looking forward to seeing where this holding area is. I definitely do not want these creatures to die. What I mean to say is die before we cook them. I know that they will die once they are cooked." Yuki sees the edge of the s.h.i.+p and smiles.

Claude and Sephira are already on the s.h.i.+p and waiting. Claude helps Yuki over and picks up the two coolers. "We keep all these in the usual place?"

Cedric hops on the s.h.i.+ps and uses his magic to bring the coolers over. "Yeah, I thought it would be a good idea. I know that they are in the seawater but it could get hot in these coolers and I am not using my magic to monitor all the containers." He starts to lead the way and takes them to the back of the s.h.i.+p and pulls open a curtain. "Voila, this is the holding tank."

Claude was at the top dumping in the two containers he was carrying slowly. He grabbed some critters but dumped the rest. He placed them into the empty container and then started on the second one slowly sorting through it to make sure they were the right size.

Cedric brought the empty one down and replaced it with a full one. "So what do you ladies think?"

"This is beautiful! Just look at everything. Swimming around in the holding tank. With just the two that Claude and I got it looks so full of life!" Sephira was looking at the tank happily.

"It"s lovely, Dear. Did you get the container from the kitchen to add to this or are we going to cook most of that one up?" Yuki was watching the creatures swim and move freely in the water.

Claude started in the container Cedric gave him and his mouth began to water. "So many shrimp! I was worried that we would not get any but I saw the amount that you gave to the boys. They will be set for a little bit."

"Amaris, we will be having those for lunch and dinner. I am sure that Sephira and I will be able to whip up a feast. I know that you are not as well versed in cooking but I am sure you will be able to help. Otherwise, Claude can help me cook while you girls go and chat." Cedric looked over at Yuki and smiled.

"It is nice to formally know your name Yuki. I know why you did not use it before. My true name is Hathor. It is really a pleasure to finally know who you really are. I will hold your name deep in my heart." Sephira smiles and bowed to Yuki and Cedric.

"Likewise, It is good to meet you. I am not sure if you herald my true name in pa.s.sing but as my guardian, you deserve to know. I am Lucifer. We will be working together from now on." Cedric switched the containers again.

Claude smiled and sorted the seafood. "Cedric, I will help you cook. It is not fair to separate the lovely ladies. They are here to relax. We can let the two of them use the pool and relax while we whip up lunch. We can all cook dinner together though."

"I am all for that idea! I will take Yuki away and she can show me where the pool is." Sephira pulled on Yuki"s arm and they left the room. "So what have you two been doing and are you really okay?"

"I am okay. Honestly, the flesh wound heals and there is going to be no lasting damage. It only looks this way for the humans that live in town. I feel great but the sun is a little overwhelming. How are you doing?" Yuki was walking beside Sephira.

"I"m great and the baby is doing well. Although it is very small right now. I was worried when I heard that I was pregnant but after some thoughts, I realized that I was overreacting and that there was nothing to worry about. I always wanted a child and now I get to have a baby is all surreal." Sephira touches her stomach. "I was happy that I got the same curse as Claude. Now I know that we will not be separated."

"That is true. If Cedric and I were not the same beings. I would suffer from great sadness if I had to go without him. So I understand and that is why I asked Cedric to make you his guardian. I am still wrapping my head around everything without forcing my memories to return." Yuki leads her through the kitchen and up to the deck. "If we go up these stairs we will be able to relax in the sun."

Sephira giggled, "thank you, Yuki. I know that you"re trying your best. I"ll be honest I was freaked out at the way that Claude treated you. It was not normal but then I found out a lot of things. As the bond between the bearer and guardian, it is nothing like I thought but also you two are siblings. There is no way to keep you two from family love. I am no longer jealous but at ease."

"You really don"t need to worry about me being about me stealing my brother from you. I am satisfied with Cedric and he is more than enough for me. I should not be greedy but you are right I do not love Claude for anything more than family." Yuki climbed the stairs and stepped into the pool.

"Thank you for clarifying that with me. I was worried that you would hate me because I am taking away your older brother." Sephira climbed into the pool with her then waded out.

"No need to thank me, I feel that we will have a long-lasting friends.h.i.+p. I will make sure that I do not take the essence from Cedric. I do not want to cause unnecessary strain on you." Yuki laid in the water and floated happily.

Sephira giggled and started to swim around. "I am glad that we got to talk about this. I was worried but it seems like it let my thoughts take over for nothing."

Cedric and Claude finish up. Claude looks at the cooler that had only a dozen or so creatures. "It looks like we got a lot that was within the limit allowed. I shall release these guys and then go we can go start cooking." Claude opened the door and stepped out and dumped the critters back. "Grow fast so that next time... I can eat you."

Cedric watched this and shook his head. They guys heard the girls laughing up top. "It is good that they are having a good time." He looked up and smiled.

"You know that I was worried you would not take her. She is from your element which is a bit odd. Necromancers usually fall under a different category but maybe it is because she follows the contact rules?" Claude jumps down and looks in the tank. "Now I understand why you gave so much shrimp away. That is ridiculous."

"I am not sure but it happened and that is all that matters. Yeah, it is and the container upstairs has a lot more in it. That is why I was like shrimp yeah please take some. I am willing to bet that Johnathan"s mother comes to the dock in an hour or so demanding to speak to me." Cedric laughs and looks over at Claude.

"I could see it. That lady does not like unfair trades but I mean you gave him work and then paid him in food." Claude shrugged and went into the kitchen. He opened the container and whistled. This is going to be so much fun." He picks up a strainer and scoops up some shrimp. "So are we going to cook the shrimp whole?"

"I was thinking about doing that. After the cooking process, I am thinking that we could peel and season the shrimp. Then cook them a little more to be on the safe side." Cedric pulled out a new pot and began filling it with water. He minced garlic, threw in some herbs into the water then brought it to a boil.

"I will be on peeling detail." Claude pulled out seven bowls and the trash can. The biggest bowl he added a strainer and then pulled out all sorts of spices. "Are you in the mood for spicy today my friend?"