Will looked at the pictures that the agents had handed to him. "So this is the girl I am supposed to have kidnapped, today, and be holding here."

"Yes."

"It seems to me that there is a hole in your story. MI-6 would not handle kidnapping cases, much less ones that occurred in the same day. And no police force learns of a kidnapping before 24 hours except when a ransom has been demanded, unless you are going to tell me that I have demanded a ransom."

"No. but-"

"But nothing, gentlemen. I want to know why you are really here, and why I shouldn't kill you at this point. You are not MI-6 or a bobby. I could probably get away with it."

The men looked at each other and then turned towards Will, who was leaning back in his chair. They then began to shift into different creatures. As they began to change will's hand shot underneath his desk and pulled out his knife. It glinted as a rainbow in the light of the office. The creatures stopped as soon as they caught sight of it. Will stood and said, "So you recognize it don't you. I know this is what you want, and you won't get it. I suggest you leave now."

The creature to the right roared, and they both launched themselves at Will, who ducked and stabbed one in the chest, it's own forward motion gutting itself. It let out a tortured scream as the other landed and turned. It growled before disappearing in a puff of smoke, the one on the floor going immediately after.

Will stood and shouted, "Open the doors, B! They've gone." Will walked out into the foyer where Mary was waiting. "They were looking for her. Had pictures and everything. Those thugs were not just thugs. B, keep an eye out on her. She was sent here, I think. "

"Right away, Young Master."

Will walked down the hall. "B said it was the ninth, ah!" Will knocked on the door. "Hello. It's me, Will. I have come to talk to you." The door opened. The girl peeked out. "About what?" she asked tentatively. "I just had a couple of visitors looking for you." The girl gasped.

"I'm sorry. You shouldn't have brought me here. I will cause you nothing but grief." The girl said quickly, trying to leave the room. Will put his hand against the door jam and the other holding the door open, but preventing her escape.

"Now ma'am, I can't have you leaving. I know that you know what attacked me. I know you came to this world for a purpose, but my main question is why?"

The girl started to cry. Will frowned and removed his hand from the door.

"I will let you rest for longer. Do not hesitate to ask for anything. B is here all day everyday, though the estate is big; give him a moment to come. I am here off and on during the day, the same with Mary. I will check up on you every now and again. Please make sure to where something at all times. I have a bad habit of not knocking, especially when I am in a hurry."

The girl nodded and closed the door. Will couldn't help but think of Lyra and how close this girl resembled her. Will sighed. One thing he was grateful for is that a few days after repairing the Knife, he found a berry that was crushed in his jacket pocket. By this time it was slightly moldy and dry, but he decided to plant it and see what would come of it. As Will walked into his garden on the estate, it was towards this plant that he walked to. The berries reminded him of Lyra and this day was the only day he and Kirjava would eat some. Normally he would harvest what was left and give them to Mary to eat or share at work. He sat down and picked another berry. Will could also not deny that he was attracted to this girl he picked up, but that is only because of Lyra, and as he thought about it, Him and Lyra were in their mid twenties by now. Lyra would look different, now, but no doubt still beautiful. As Will ate another berry, he couldn't help but remember that day in the field as he and Lyra shared their first kiss, and many others. Will was brought back to reality when something wet hit his hand. He looked down and noticed that he was crying. Will sat back and let out a single word in his sigh, "Lyra."

On a mountain elsewhere and wounded creature slowly made its way up to a gate hidden by a boulder. He knew he had to tell his master the news, but the pain was almost unbearable, and his legs were stiffening already. It was only a few more steps…

As Will walked into the mansion he heard a sobbing. He quietly followed the sound until he had it somewhat located. It was coming from the girl's room. Will turned and left at that moment, his heart crying out to her, but his brain admitting that he could do nothing to help. And then it began to rain….