This was going to be a Vacation

"I really want to like you. I really do. Whenever your charms come on, or even at random times, I lose control. I want to be well, to finally be rid of the curse. I want that man dead for what he's done to me", Daniel frowned. "In fact, I'd come with you and show you where the man lives, and I'd be glad to make the kill wound. After what he's done to me, he deserves nothing less". He sounded angry. He really wanted that Laeretes guy to pay for what he did.

"After we get rid of him, and I still feel the way I do about you right now, what will that mean?" Daniel was a little nervous, since it could mean anything. As in, it might mean that the curse was not completely lifted or could not be.

Godric smiled sadly at him. He knew what it felt like to want revenge. He had exacted his, but only to relize that revenge was never sated once it was unleashed.

"You will not give him the killing blow. I'm sorry Daniel, but I can't let your innocents die in that way. I've gotten my revenge, but it's never enough. I will not let blood be on you're hands over this bastard." He wasn't just Godric right now. He spoke with a double voice. One serpent like even though Godric had lost his Parsletounge ability. His wand was glowing a faint white with violet streaks.

The other voice, so Godric assumed, was Gift, throwing in his two cents form beyond the grave.

Then the other voice took over, in English, with a snake's hiss to every word.

We can not let you do thisssss Daniel. He isssss our prey.

The being speaking was Godric's Patronis, a giant white and silver Asp.

"So the ghost speaks, so shall it be done." Godric said with a smile as the Potronis coiled around him before dispersing.

Daniel was a bit frightened by the voice, "Okay! Okay! He's yours. Can I at least watch, though?" He backed off a little, then said "Won't my innocence die somewhere anyway?"

Out of his back came two ravens, Orestes and Electra. Each one perched on Daniel's shoulders. They were his new familiars, but they could never replace the first one he lost, ever. Both ravens cawed softly and nudged him. He pet each bird with the very tips of his fingers, not leaving a trace that they'd ever been there. He was still a bit freaked out by the whole possessed looking Godric thing. He'd not soon forget that.

Godric was taken aback by the sudden appearance of not only two birds but Gift as well. Set was sitting on the ground mesmerized by the now fadded potronis. Set obviously had a fondness for Gift that was like a apprentice for his master trades man. Godric's face paled even more so then normal.

"That was a bit odd." His blue eyes were wide with awe, wonder, and a bit of pain.

Of all the times he had tried to call Gift's ghost the snake had never answered, but now, when Godric was defending another, he suddenly pops out to put in his piece of advice.

"You can watch, and lead us to him, but I don't think that Asp will let you get close enough to do a thing, and," he said with a pointed look to Set, "will his flock of the faithful." Godric couldn't help but realize how human Set and Gift really acted.

Daniel looked at his two familiars, who preened themselves and poked at each other with their beaks. He then looked to Godric, "That was scary. It...I...". He could hardly speak, he felt his tongue lock.

After a few minutes of heavy breathing, Daniel could speak. "I know where he lives, and I know that he's since moved. He may have moved but I can sense where he is. Orestes and Electra know where he is too, and can point him out like pointer dogs. I'd love to see that bastard finally get what's coming to him". Softly, he scooped up the vials of potion.

"What were these again? I can't remember, that whole scary mess just screwed me up".

Godric smiled softly at the scared man. "Sorry about that, I wasn't expecting it at all. He's never pulled a stunt like that."

As Daniel spoke about the man, Godric's eyes clouded over with anger. "You can watch, if you want. But I will tell you now, it isn't going to be clean and neat." His anger was known to any one that had known him for more then a few days. He was legendary for his mean streak. But those who called him friend, knew he was loyal to the end. He had never taken a hand to any of his friends in anger.

He laughed as the boy asked him about the potion. "That was the concoction Christy had me make for you guys. The past lives potion." He smiled warmly, the anger in his eyes dulling down once more.

"If you want, we can retire to my chambers so you can take it. Don't worry, I'll watch over you while you sleep."

"It just was so....random" Daniel said. He stopped shaking, and accepted that yes, stuff like this was to happen.

"I don't mind if it's messy. Laeretes's organs spilled upon the ground would bring joy to me, since he brought so much pain. He needs to suffer as much as I have, maybe more if he's done it before", Daniel's eyes dulled with anger, they never outright changed, but the saturation of color always did. The flux of saturation was not due to any magical force, just differences in amounts of tears or natural debris in his eyes.

"Oh, that's what that is, let's go then! I want to do this before going to see Laeretes die. I imagine this is gonna be fun!" Daniel looked eager to begin, so he went to the door to await Godric to open it.

Godric walked up to the door, his eyes already changing into violet serpent's eyes. No sooner had he looked into the eyes of the snake carving, then the door swung open of it's own accord.

Godric held out his hand for Daniel to take and smiled. I will warn you, that potion is going to hurt like hell. His voice was stern but affectionate. His look concerned. He thought back to that Demon Veela and his anger made his face an unreadable mask.

[color]If you want, I can either leave you in peace, or I can watch over you as you dream.[/color] Godric offered the young man a choice few ever got.

"I can handle the hurt. Years upon years of emotional and physical scars cannot be surmounted by a snake venom potion", Daniel said, taking the hand of the man he seemed to love. "Who knows, maybe our past lives got together as well as Emil and Christy's". He seemed excited at that prospect, as it would prove once and for all that he wasn't going to die alone and unloved. Something he didn't want to happen.

"Be my angel, watch over me in case I may be in danger", Daniel replied, he was a bit nervous because of the hurt and the risks. He was brave enough to go through with it though, and he would be for the remainder of the time he'd be under the potion's spell.

Godric smiled and planted a sweet kiss upon the top of Daniel's hand, his eyes sparkling.

Angels come in many forms, and have many different duties Daniel. Be careful of what you ask you might just get it. Godric led the two to his old room. It was only a few feet from his Apothecary but he still wanted to hold the boy's hand.

Leading them into the old room, all you could see was a single feather bed, big enough for three people, and a snake's habitat made to perfection for an Egyptian snake. The rest of the room seemed bare, soulless, and some how the white walls and floors, white satin sheets and pillow slips, and black furniture all seemed to fit into some sick perfection.

He led Daniel to his bed, and pulled back the covers. Smiling playfully he spoke softy, intimitly, By the way, there is a rule about my bed. No cloths are allowed. As he said this he smiled showing he was only half playing.