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"The calm before the storm, yes I've felt it many a time before. Even season veterans of war can still get unnerved by it" he says to her. He nuzzles her neck some in the reassuring manner.

He looks to her and says "do you really think that will work. Given their persistance in getting you back, I have my doubts about negotiations."

"It is not you forcing me into war, rather it's me accepting the challenge presented by them. But if it's negotiations you'd prefer, then so be it. However They must send a representative to me. By doing so, it shows a willingness to talk. Though they will have nothing to gain as I intend to keep you and our children." He says with a kind of finality in his tone.

Ryu nods and says "then it's war they shall have, and when they come, I will show them no quarter." Fortunately dawn was approaching so the immediate threat of the vampires would not yet happen, thus granting time for preparation.

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Ryu snarls and rises from the bed saying get the battle mages to provide back up. Tell then to use light spells and anything to help route the enemy, I'll join the fight shortly." He looks back to Lyoko and says looks like they weren't fooled by my first ruse. Ready kari, her cubs and our kids. dawn will be on us in moments. Once the vampires are forced to retreat for the day, then we'll secretly get you out of here, ok?" He would then go and dress in full battle armor.

Ryu didn't like the situation, but didn't argue with her coming with him. Once fully dressed he hurries down stairs and out to the northern wall where the fight was already engaged. Ryu began barking orders to his mages to put up defensive spells. Ryu himself drew his No-Dachi and began cuting into the vampires like a scythe threw wheat.

Ryu stopped and stood next to Lyoko. He looks to her and say "I met with her at the new castle I had built, to go over troop assignments in her territory and where you and our children were to go. She did bring the baby as she has no one to watch over her. We did go back to her cave, but only because someone else came to see her. After a talk with that person, whom seems intent to join the fight, I left straight for home. I had told you I was going to have to go to the new castle for troop assignment and further planing with Aideen."
He then looks to the two lead vampires and says "I know what you're trying to do, and I think it a foul tactic. Without a doubt I love Lyoko." He side glances Lyoko but says still to the two vampires "and my wife, has already given her answer to you, about how she feels about me. Not why don't you quite wasting your's and our time, and leave."

Storm clouds began gathering over head and lighting was already arcing. Ryu's troops knew well enought o fall back, which should be warning enough to the vampires of how dangerous the situation now was. "She is home, now last warning, leave or the only way you will leave is ash on the wind." He held out one hand and a lightning bolt crashed down into his hand and became his halbert, still crackling with electricity.

I swear to you Lyoko, my main purpose there was of a military nature. I wont deny wanting to have seen the child Aideen bore for me. But please believe me when I say you are my first priorty He sends to her in a mental message.