Serenity smiled. "That was Neil. He usually takes charge and speaks up more than Nigel."
"Of course, you would know," Kendrick said putting his hands on his hips then leaning back to crack his spine.
"We'll leave you to it then," Serenity said before looking up at Micah. "I'd like to go check on Prince Magnus now."
"I can take you," Vivi volunteered. "Rheia can test the vaccine against the pure strain of the virus we got from DeLaFontaine. I'm praying we'll get a reaction we can see."
"I'll be able to help with that." Kendrick said. "My testing is done. We've figured out that it's earth magic in the virus. Now that we know the element, I'm going to have the twins help me stabilize the magic which should prevent it from wiping itself out and make it visible."
Vivi practically sagged in relief. "Thank the gods," she murmured reverently.
As they were leaving the twins were jogging up to the door. They both dropped a kiss on her cheek before going to meet with Kendrick.
"They are good boys," Vivi said once they were heading toward the prince's quarters.
"That they are, despite their rough start in life. You have no idea how much it means to me to see them so happy." Serenity felt like calling the Magical Academy gloating that the three of them found a place where they belonged, even with low test scores.
Vivi opened the door and walked in the same way that Adriel had. "You don't knock?" she asked.
Vivi shrugged. "We're kinda beyond knocking at this point. Why pull Sebastian away from whatever he's doing?"
"I appreciate that more that you know," Sebastian said walking in from the dining room wiping his hands on a towel.
"We're about to check on Magnus," Vivi said.
Vivi looked around. "Where's Meryn?"
Sebastian chuckled then coughed into his hand to hide his mirth. "Since the twins had to report to Kendrick in the lab, Master Pip decided to go visit Master Avery in the office. That left Meryn alone to keep Magnus company."
"Oh gods," Vivi whispered, then began walking down the hall.
Serenity and Micah followed. As they approached they noticed the door to the master suite was open and they could hear loud hissing and thrashing.
"Go ahead and try to bite me one more time Hissy. Remember Beth likes you, I have no problems punching you in the balls to get you to simmer down." Meryn's voice was clearly audible. Vivi covered her face with her palm.
Surprisingly enough the hissing softened. "There. Now Rheia says I have to have eight hours of quiet time or she'll shove a feeding tube down my nose. So, I am going to share one of my favorite relaxing TV shows with you. Okay Ryuu, press play."
"Of course, denka," Ryuu replied.
A soft soothing voice started speaking. Serenity frowned. "Are they watching Bob Ross?" she whispered.
"Happy little stormtroopers," Meryn said.
Micah nodded. "Yup."
Vivi walked through the doorway and they followed. Sure enough. Meryn had propped the prince of the vampires up in bed and was lying down beside him while Bob Ross played in the background. When Magnus saw them, he sat up and bared his fangs. Meryn raised a hand over his crotch and Magnus laid back down growling lowly.
Sebastian watched the entire scene looking like a proud father. "Only Meryn has been able to handle him."
Vivi shook her head. "I wonder why." She turned to her. "Do you need to touch him for this to work?"
Serenity shook her head. "No, I just need to see him."
"Do I need to get up?" Meryn asked plaintively.
"No Meryn, you're fine. Just try not to move around."
"Okie dokie," Meryn yawned and closed her eyes.