A New Destiny

The Reappearance of Ciaran

|Disclaimer: I do not own SWEEP or it's characters. I'm just the writer of this fic.|

The Reappearance of Ciaran

Ciaran was fuming over the fact that Hunter, the seeker who had been a pain in his butt since New York, had once more gotten in his way. See, if it weren't for that Seeker than he would already have Morgan. See, he had only come to Widow's Vale for her, because of the fact that she had wanted to see him. Even though Killian was the one who called, it was at her request and that had made him happy.

However, Ciaran wasn't stupid either, because he knew what her original motive was. After the stunt that he pulled, when he had almost taken her magick from her, he knew that she wouldn't willingly want to see him. No, the only reason she wanted him here was because of the request of the council. The council wanted information on him and they wanted to use her to get close to him. The council had every reason to want to stop him but that didn't mean that it would work.

The Woodbane could tell why they trusted her with the mission, because she was a strong girl for her age and she had the bravery. Those were traits that she not only got from Maeve, but from him as well. However, Morgan wasn't near as powerful as he was and despite how hard she fought or how much she tried to keep things hidden, it wouldn't work.

Ciaran was very curious about Morgan ever since he discovered who she was back in New York. She was Maeve's daughter. The daughter of the only woman he had ever loved, his muirn beatha dan. This meant that this unknown daughter of his was his only link to the deceased Maeve. So, naturally he wanted to get to know her. More than he had even bothered to know about his other children.

The part of him that was power hungry also wanted to know her but for different reasons. While one half wanted to learn about her past, what she was like, and how she lived prior to learning what she was, the other half wanted to know just how strong she was. Maeve was a powerful witch, and that power ran through Morgan's blood but so did his. So, it was a given that, if educated and trained properly, she could grow to be one of the biggest assets for Amyranth and himself. With just the right push he could get her on their side, to support their cause.

He would've had her if that Seeker hadn't gotten through to her. With the inhanced magick from the power sink he had a huge influence on her but apparently Hunter had managed to still win her over. Ciaran had her where he wanted and with one kill he would have managed to bind her to him, she would be trapped in his spider web. Oh well, that wouldn't stop him from getting what he wanted in the end. Morgan would be his, he was going to make sure of that.

After the shapeshifting incident Ciaran watched in the distance. Unfortunately for him, he had noticed last minute that a Watch Sigil had been planted on him. This meant that he would have to be quick if he wanted to take any course of action. There was no way in hell he was going to leave without getting what he wanted.

Ciaran waited until he knew for sure that Morgan was alone. That night he managed to go undetected (mostly because he was able to hide his location from Hunter) and watched as Hunter left Morgan. When he knew for sure that Hunter was gone, he took full advantage of her solitude. Just to be sure he didn't come back or Morgan wouldn't reach him, Ciaran would block the communication like he had once before.

Morgan was about to enter the house when Ciaran stepped out of the shadows to reveal himself in human form (and fully dressed). He cleared his throat to get Morgan's attention and when he did, he grinned.

"Hello, Morgan, may I have a moment to speak with you?" Ciaran inquired before continuing, "Don't bother to try and witch call the Seeker, I've blocked all communication so he won't get the message."

Morgan's eyes widened as heard Ciaran's voice and she turned to face him. It was then obvious that she hadn't expected him to find her, not so soon anyway. She didn't appear to be prepared but was also very cautious.

"You! Why would I want to talk to you after you almost made me kill Hunter," Morgan snapped, brewing with anger, though he could detect some fear too.

Ciaran took a few steps closer to Morgan before replying, "That wasn't all me, Morgan, it was your instincts. Such is the nature of the wolf, they hunt and kill, don't you understand?" He continued to walk towards her until there wasn't much space in between them, "Anyway, I was going to leave but I'm not leaving without taking you with me first."

"You can't fool me, Hunter told me what you were trying to do and I won't let it happen again," Morgan replied but froze up, once more feeling the connection that her and her father shared, "Widow's Vale is my home and I'm not leaving it. I can't leave my friends and family here. I can't leave Hunter..."

The way Morgan spoke up Hunter reminded him of how he felt about Maeve. Could it be that the two were Muirn beatha dan? Still, Ciaran couldn't help but look seriously at his daughter. It seemed like he might have to take her by force, though he would rather she come willingly.

"The only thing I was trying to do was help you, I want you to learn more about your untapped potential, you must believe me," Ciaran said with a calm demeanor, though appearances were often deceiving, "Weren't you the one who said that you've always felt out of place here? There's nothing anyone can do for you here. Your friends don't understand who you really are and your own adopted aren't even trying to accept you. You can't tell me that it doesn't make you angry, because I know that it does. Even the Seeker can't help you."

"You're wrong! Hunter is trying to help me control my powers. I trust him completely." Morgan knew that he was telling some of the truth though, seeing as every time the subject of Wicca was brought up to her parents and Mary K. they would immediately show their disapproval. "Even if my friends can't help me, I'd still rather be with them. I can't be like you! I'm not evil!"

"I feel so sorry for you, if you grew up with all of this knowledge than things would be so much easier... Hunter's gifts aren't even close to yours in terms of power. He could only help you so much. No, what you need is someone who can teach you properly, to be somewhere where you'll be completely accepted." Ciaran paused for a moment before continuing, briefly smiling, "Look, I know you planted a Watch Sigil, which is why I'm making this quick. Let me make myself clear, I'm not going to leave here without you. Now that I have found you, I won't let you go."

Morgan didn't even have any time to react before she was punched in the face and knocked out.

"I'm sorry, but you'll understand very soon. This time the Seeker won't be able to get in my way."

|So for some quick context this AU takes place after Changeling, or rather from the end of it. This is my first SWEEP fanfic, actually my first non-anime/manga fanfic, so tell me how you feel!|