Cold Blood and Icy Hearts: Tale of Caine Conven (Discontinued)

Volume 2 Chapter 7: Family Reunion! Rev Up Your Harleys!

Zane was standing in the courtyard, holding Cascade as she didn't cry...she didn't even scream. She remained asleep as long as she was being held by Zane. It even looked like Zane was the one who was crying. But...why would he be crying?

Zane: "Oh, dearest Cascade...when I give you your cousins I want you all to live in a world where no harm can befall you. I want you and your cousins to get along, run around and play in the kingdom that you all will one day be running together. Even if I have to vanquish every time foe in our path in order to make sure all of you grow up in peace. But, you all won't be alone. You'll have your mommy and daddy...you'll have your aunties Noelle and Bunni. I'll do my best to make sure that I...you're uncle Zane...am here for you as well. So don't-..."

Before he could finish his statement, John and Brooke walked into the courtyard, looking understandably angry. They approached and as John went to grab Cascade, Zane pulled away and placed a hand up in front of John as a large ball of energy began gathering there. John backed away and glared at Zane as he huffed in anger.

John: "Look! I don't care what is going on with you, okay?! But, I want my daughter back! Give her to me, now!"

Zane: "I will return my niece to you soon...once Brooke does the protection spell and makes sure that we are all okay. So, Brooklyn, hop to it!"

Brooke: "Yeah, yeah! Shut up and keep my daughter safe, asshole!"

As she said that, she crouched down and began chanting to herself. Taking each ingredient one by one...sage, quartz, newt eye, pieces of the castle and even blood of a demon. Zane would listen to the words before someone would start to approach the castle. He stared at the man and noticed something was off about him. The way he walked...stared at Zane...and even the aura he was emitting felt too sinister. Zane carefully gave Cascade to John before approaching the man.

Zane: "Sir! I suggest you take whatever mischief you were planning on causing here and going back home to do it. I do not have any patience for this today."

Man: "I understand, sir. Might I just say...you look a lot like your father."

Zane: "...who are you?"

Man: "I'm just a man who knows all about you and your father. I have come for my revenge."

Zane: "Are you Mangetsu or Akuma? I wish to know the name of the man who's ass I am going to kick in order to defend my family, and reclaim my loved ones."

The man smirked before throwing a punch at Zane and quickly jumping back as the punch was blocked. His face seemed to contort from the way it looked, into the true visage of Mangetsu. He tilted his head and quickly looked over at Brooke and John. He rushed towards Brooke and almost grabbed her before Zane rushed over and kicked him into the wall of the castle.

Zane: "Do NOT stop the spell! I will handle him!"

Man: "Very good kick, Zane. Well, I will tell you my name. My name is Mangetsu. I am your father's brother...your uncle."

Zane: "Well, this is a family reunion, it looks like. And I happen to have no love or gifts for you. So, I'll gift you this ass kicking for now!"

As Zane said that, he would rush up to Mangetsu and hover over him before grabbing his collar and throwing him over his head, into the air. Mangetsu would catch himself before flying towards Zane and tackling him. The two would take turns throwing strong punches at each other. Zane, eventually, got the upper hand with a punch to the mouth and a kick to the back. Mangetsu would get sent stumbling back slightly, before wiping a bit of blood off of his lips. He licked the blood off of his finger and smirked as he chuckled at Zane.