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Have you ever wondered about the night and hell-spawn that walk this plain of existence with us? Oh! No, no, no! Don't say that they don't exist because they very well do! After all, I happen to be a Kitsune Hanyou myself.

*Smirks* I guess before I say anything else, I should introduce myself. I am Alexandria Tsukiko Tora. I am currently 36 years old and in charge of a whole lab that I have sole ownership of. The young one hiding behind me is my adoptive son, Yuki Takehiko, but don't let his young looks fool you, though. Appearance wise, to us, he is only about 9 or 10, but as he is a full demon, he is so much older than us at a good 80 years of age and yet, is still considered a child within the eyes of demon kind.

Now, you're probably wondering how I came to be Yuki's adoptive mother and how I became a Hanyou myself, correct? Well, sit down wherever you can find room and get comfortable because I will begin my tale right here and now.

Back when I was only just reaching my 21st birthday, when I was still an ordinary human, I pretty much had everything going for me. I was beautiful, smart and athletic. I was popular. Everyone wanted to be my "friend". But even with all that, I wasn't happy because while yes, I was fit, smart, pretty and popular, I didn't have anyone that I could truly trust. I didn't even have my parents to help me through my college years because they had died 5 years prior.

It was about a month before my birthday when I met Yuki. He had extreme trust issues back then and looked like he hadn't bathed, eaten or slept well in a long time. I had to choose my words and actions carefully while I was around him so that I wouldn't scare him off. I eventually managed to talk him into coming with me to my home so that could get cleaned up, get some food in his stomach and get some decent rest. Even then, he was still wary of me, so I kept my distance as much as I could. After the first night I had offered to allow him to stay as long as he wanted too. He hesitantly agreed so long as I never tried to hit or strave him.

It was a long three months before he finally started to open up to me and another two before he trusted me completely, but it did happen. No one can ever say that I'm nothing if not patient.

It was some time after that where I asked him if he would allow me to adopt him. Let me tell you this; I don't think I have ever seen him as happy as I did that day. His whole face had lit up with joy and happiness and he couldn't stop bouncing around as we made our way over to social services to fill out the adoption paper work. Once everything was finalized and filed away, I took him out to my favourite pizza and ice cream palor as a way to celebrate our becoming of family.

But, that happiness would only last for a few days because come the next week, our lives would be changed forever.

We had been on our way home from shopping for groceries, chattering away happily with each other about random things, when he suddenly stopped walking and froze up comepletely with a look of fear on his face. I remeber trying to get him to tell me what was wrong, but all I could get out of him was one word: Demons.

Things started moving too quickly for me to follow clearly. I do know that as Yuki start to move to defend us, they sprung out of the surrounding undergrowth, ambushing us. I had just frozen up completely, unsure as to what to make of the situation let alone how handle it. That was my mistake. I should have heeded Yuki's shout to move. Listening to the demons howling in rage and bloodlust while Yuki held them off and seemed to be little more than fast moving blurs as they passed by me wherever I looked.

The last thing I remembered before I blacked out was the pure agony radiating from my andomen where a demon had raked its claws through my skin and pain from the back of my head where it had cracked against a tree when the force of the attack had sent me flying into it. I don't know what happened after that as I had been knocked out cold immediately. All I know was that Yuki had managed to chase the demons off after he had beheaded the demon that had attacked and injured me.

I groggily came too a few days later in my bedroom, tucked underneath the blankets and still sore from my ordeal. I saw Yuki standing a few feet away from me after I had gotten my eyes to adjust properly. He was watching me with this look of worry and fear on his face. It wasn't a pleasant look to see on such a young face. A look like that should only ever be seen on a grown-up's face.

I had to clear my throat a few times before I could ask him what was wrong. He hesitantly answered me. "I didn't know what else to do. No one would have believed me if I had said demons had attacked us and there was no one around anyway. I.... hadtotransferaportionofmybloodtoyoutosaveyoubutyou'reahanyounow!!" I almost hadn't caught what he had said when he had started speaking so fast.

I remembered blinking a few times before what he had said clicked in my head. He had saved me by giving me a portion of his own blood and therefore had turned me into Hanyou in the process as a result. That was fine. I could live with that so long as we were both alright. I told him as much and his relief was immediately apparent as his posture relaxed and he sighed out a breath he had been holding in.

The next several weeks for me were a learning experience as I adjusted to my new senses and physical abilities. I was definitely stronger, faster, more flexible, beautiful and so much smarter than when I was still a human.

After a few years, I had gotten use to all of that and started thinking deeply. What was it about demon blood that caused such a reaction within most humans that when it enters their circulatory system, it causes them to turn into part demons? Why do only a few turn into Hanyous while others turn into 3/4 to full fledged demons? Why are some Hanyous stronger than full demons? Why do some forget their past as humans while others remember things they had forgotten about? So many questions and no definitive answers to go with them.

That was when I decided to start studying all of that and more. I would find the answers to mine and other people's questions. But, I would need a place to hols these studies as well as willing test subjects. There was no sense in getting into trouble by using unwilling ones. Though, I shouldn't had worried as it appeared that the government had been thinking of doing the same; they just hadn't wanted to get their hands dirty.

So they approached me with an offer. They would provide the facilities if I would do the actual grunt work and report any of my findings to them every two years. I had taken some time to think it over because I knew full well that should they tire of me, they wouldn't hesitate to get rid of me, in anyway possible. I had found out just how "caring" they were to the little guys and gals while I was in the system. I can say this: they're only in it for the money.

But, my curiosity proved to be stronger than my caution because I eventually did take them up on their offer due do wanting answers. Though, I did set a few of my own guidelines.

1) I had to have sole ownership of the building I would be setting up in.

2) I had to be allowed to work as I pleased, not as they saw fit because some of their methods severely went against my moral codes.

3) They were not to be underfoot while I was working on this project for that would only cause problems that could, and probably would, lead to major accidents.

4) They could not put any kind of survelliance electronics within the lab for the sake of the future residents of the lab. No cameras, audio recorders; nothing.

5) Yuki had to be allowed to be my assistant as he was the only one that I truly trusted to be by my side right from the very start.

6) I would have free reign on when, and more importantly, who I hired.

7) I got to pick my work schedule; times, days and even when I would recieve holidays.

8 ) All of the participants had to be willing to take part in my research; even demons. I wanted no one being forced into it.

They grudgingly accepted my terms and within a month, Yuki and I were set-up in our lab and running research tests with me as our first case study. Thus, Trinity Twilight Labs was born! To think it has been almost 12 years since then. How time does sure fly!!

Now, I must warn you. This research is not for the faint of heart. For any human participants the process will eventually become agonizingly painful and the chances of you surviving it are 50/50 at best. Not mention that the results are permanent; no going back. So I want you to seriously think about requesting to become part of the research before hand. No suddenly backing out halfway through it because you suddenly realized that your heart, mind and/or soul weren't in it completely. They may not be in the lab or have any survelliance cameras and whatnot set up in the lab, but I can guarantee you that they are still watching it from afar and I have no clue what they will do if you do try leaving.

Anyway, I've rambled on long enough in your ear. You've got some serious thinking to do and I have to get back to my research. Yuki will escort you to the guest quaters where you can rest while you do think about your next step. Just ring the Front Desk when you've made your decision and he'll come escort you back here to the Front Desk. I bid you a good night. Please try to not let my warning disturb your sleep too much.

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