[Bovice]

Alicia sighed, "I figured as much. You know as well as I do that he is the only one who can change himself back." She looked at Amanda, "It looks like I am gonna have to keep her out longer then I thought. What did he turn into?" She asked sitting on the bed. "No wonder he was in so much pain, shape shifting is very painful. Especially the first time. What? My dad could shape shift, he always did a bear." She sighed again. "I can only change my appearance. Not as cool as turning into an animal, but the principle is the same." She said folding her hands on her lap.

Holden stood up and looked around. He started walking around the arena, "How did this happen?" Holden asked himself.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon nodded, "I know..shape shifters are rare though, and even if you find one, they rarely relinquish their animal form to help." He was silent a moment, "The only person I can think of to possibly help is Jaclynn, but I know she would never." He sighed, "Other than that, you're the only person who can help him. I can't shape shift in the slightest..."

[Bovice]

"They are, my dad only changed when he was bored." Alicia said with a slight smile. "All I can really do is talk to him." She said pinching her nose. "If you can't then how did he get it?" She asked a little confused. "I will do what I can, please stay here and keep Amanda out." Alicia said as she teleported to Holden.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon glanced away, "My father could..." He didn't sound so..positive of the statement. It was unlikely Alicia would ask about it further, seeing as she had already disappeared. He sat down on the chair in the corner, watching Amanda with a slight frown.

After a moment he pulled his eyes from Amanda, his hand automatically pulling out his wallet. He was mildly surprised to find his wallet before him. With a sigh, he flipping it open to pull out a small folded piece of paper. He carefully unfolded it, frowning slightly as the picture revealed itself. With it being as old as it was, it in surprisingly good condition.

[Bovice]

Alicia appeared by Holden, "At least he changed into a beautiful animal." She thought to herself. "Holden?" She said a little apprehensive. She wasn't sure if he kept his mind or if he was all 'animal'.

Holden spun around when he heard Alicia's voice. He ran at Alicia and pounced on her, knocking her to the ground. He smelled her and snarled showing all of his teeth. He howled very loud, scaring the horses and Alicia. His claws were digging into her arms.

Alicia was in a lot of pain, but she kept a brave face. "Holden it's me, Alicia. You best friend, your sister from another mother." She said feeling Holden's claws digging into her arms even more. She winced, "Listen to me Holden this isn't you, this is the animal talking. You don't wanna do this, remember who you are." She said trying to keep him from ripping out her throat.

Holden was smelling Alicia, he knew her scent. He got to her neck, and he could hear her blood flowing. He snarled, and went into bite.

"Holden, you are a vampire, not an animal, even know there isn't much of a distinction. You do not wanna kill me." Alicia said knowing if he did rip her throat off that it wouldn't kill her. "Holden Michael Evans! Come back!" She said slapping his nose. "Sorry." She thought.

Holden yelped and flew off of Alicia. He shook his head and looked at Alicia. "What the fuck Alicia? That hurt." He said a little pissed.
"I'm sorry but it had to be done, you let your animal instincts take over. Now listen to me carefully, I want you to visualize yourself as a 'human'." She said as she sat up, her wounds instantly healing.

Holden closed his yellow eyes, and visualized his human form. He slowly started to change back into himself. When he fully transformed back he was on his hands and knees. He collapsed.

"Really? You have to be in your boxers? Well at least your not naked." Alicia said as she walked over to Holden's limp body. She turned him over, "Oh jeez." She said looking for something to cover up his bare 'business'.

She saw his tattered shirt on the ground and grabbed it. She covered up his nakedness, she put her hand on his chest and teleported them to his bed. She teleported back to Solomon, "Well if you want him he is pretty much naked in his room, he is unconscious, but if your into that go ahead." Alicia said crossing her arms.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon jumped a bit, dropping the picture as Alicia appeared. He had been so deep in thought that he hadn't realized they were coming, "I see you managed to help him. Good.." He smiled but seemed rather down on himself. Quickly scrambling for the picture. Alicia had a habit of being awfully nosy and he wanted to snag it back before she grabbed it. However, much to his dismay it skittered on the floor landing only a few inches from Alicia. This meant he would have to leap for it; and so he did.

[Bovice]

"Yea I did." Alicia said as she saw a piece of paper land a few inches away. She quickly picked it up as Solomon lunged at her, she teleported to the window before Solomon could tackle her. "Now who is this?" She asked looking at the picture.

Holden opened his eyes, "Why do I feel like I have been exposed?" He asked sitting up. He saw that his boxers were on being held on by a thread, "Oh shit." He said quickly covering himself up even though there was no one in the room. Holden sat there for a few minutes thinking.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon swiftly moved to his feet after a rough landing. He brushed himself off, holding out his hand, "Who else would it be Alicia?" He sighed, stepping over and gingerly taking it from her, "It's my sister..." He carefully folded it back up and placed it in his wallet, "Unconscious you say~"

[Bovice]

"Which sister?" Alicia asked as Solomon put the picture back into his wallet. "Well he was, now he is awake. But he still is basically naked." She said shivering at the thought. "I thought you didn't have any pictures of your family?" She asked trying not to get off topic. "Wow I forgot you are old, the first picture wasn't taken until 1817. And your older sister passed away before that, so that means that this is Hayden." Alicia said trying not to rub his sisters death in his face.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon did not like her stating these facts, "Yeah..that's Hayden. She always gave me the oddest things for o-my birthday, and in 1818; my 380th, she gave me that picture of herself." He sighed slightly, his hand drifting towards his pocket before he crossed them over his chest, with a frown. His eyes flashed red for a brief moment before sliding to a dark gray.

[Bovice]

Holden was listening outside the door.
Alicia sighed, "You can come in Holden." She said knowing he was there. "And you say that I need to stop eavesdropping." She said with a smile.
He walked in, "Ya, I just didn't wanna interrupt you two." He said looking down. "Alicia I'm sorry I almost ripped your throat out, and that you saw... He trailed off.

"Your 'business'? Its fine, and at least your wearing pants now." She said with a smile.
"Ya, I'm gonna go back to my room." Holden said distracted. He turned around and went back to his room.
Alicia looked at Solomon and ran after Holden. "Holden what's wrong?" She asked turning him around.
"Nothing." He said trying to turn around.

"That's bull, don't make me look into your mind." She said holding firm.
"I almost ripped your throat out." He said in a low tone.
"Holden it's fine, you wouldn't of killed me. I would of been pissed but not dead. Also it's not your fault, you don't know how to keep your mind when you transform." Alicia said trying to make him feel better.
"I'm gonna go and draw." Holden said as he broke her hold and went to his room.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon frowned, looking over to Holden, but not saying a word. He whirled around as the window opened, barely making a sound as it did so. He narrowed his eyes, half expecting Jaclynn, but sensed no one. "Damn wind." He quickly moved to close it, using a touch of power to wake up Amanda while he was at it.

[Bovice]

Alicia sighed as Holden walked away, "He only draws when he is upset." She said as she felt Amanda waking up. She went back into the room, and sat gently on the bed. "Hey Amanda." She said with a smile when Amanda's eyes opened.
"What happened?" She asked rubbing her eyes.
"Well after your horse ride, you fell asleep." She said.
"Oh where's Holden?" Amanda asked sitting up.
"He's in his room, he isn't feeling good." She said with a smile.

"Did I do something wrong?" She asked worried.
No, you were fine. How about you stay up here and play with your toys. Me and Solomon need to talk, ok?" Alicia asked sweetly.
"Ok." Amanda said still confused.
"Come Solomon." She said as she stood up and went out the door.

Holden sat down at the desk in his room and grabbed a piece of paper and started to draw.

[Evil Tink]

"Don't worry Amanda, Holden's fine, he's just a bit tired.." He followed Alicia out, quickly taking the lead and leading her to his study. "What Alicia?" He really was not in the mood to talk right now..he wanted to make Holden feel better.

[Bovice]

"Don't get snippy with me, I wanted to talk about Holden. His mind is weak right now, I'm sure you can tell that." Alicia said with a sigh. "Solomon I know you are gonna go in there, just please be careful with him." She said as she went to sit on the couch.
Holden had crumpled pieces of paper all around him. He crumpled up the drawing he just finished and threw it at his bed.

[Evil Tink]

"I never said I was going to..but I want to..I don't know what I could say or do to make him feel better though." He ran his hand through his hair, "It's hard to comfort someone when you're just as upset." He leaned up against the door, crossing his arms, "I'm beginning to think that..."

He shook his head slightly, "Alicia.." He looked at her with a serious expression, "Whatever you do, make sure Holden doesn't worry. Alright?" He gave her a hug, and not his usual 'Ill be back' hug. He held her for a moment before disappearing.