Lancelot paused, casting the teenage dhamphir a curious look. "What do you mean grandchildren?"
Nat fidgeted under the ancient knights gaze. Although they had summoned Lancelot, the knight seemed less than willing to help. However, mentioning the grandchildren of his former master had gained his attention. Perhaps this small opening was what they needed to gain the knights assistance. Nat now took a deep breath, hoping to gain Lancelots trust. "Miro may be gone but his descendents live on," she said. "Only recently Wyatt, Miro's son, announced the birth of his children. Five vampire children born to his new wife Kyra. From what I've heard it was a miracle. You said you felt responsible for the death of Miro's first wife and child. Would helping save his descendents atone for that mistake?"
"What is your name," Lancelot asked.
"Natalia. Natalia MacGregor."
Lancelot nodded, giving the young teen a critical look. The vampiric knight now turning to leave. "Attend me Natalia let us speak somewhere more private." Natalia nodded, following the knight as he made his way towards the front of the Magic Shop. As the pair now exited the backroom, they could see Katie and Morgan.
Lancelot paused, studying the young mother and her preschool aged daughter. Morgan appeared to be coloring, Katie smiling down at her daughter. Slowly the vampire approached the young girl, taking a knee by her side. Morgan glanced up from her drawing, giving the knight a warm smile. "Hi."
"Hello little one," Lancelot said softly. "What are you doing?"
"Coloring," Morgan replied happily. Lancelot now watched the small girl. It astounded him to gaze at this child. He immediately recognized her, this was Morgan Lefay yet their was something quite different about the child. He could sense the power emanating from the girl but the evil, the darkness that had once permeated her was gone. "Fascinating," he whispered. Lancelot now turned to Katie, studying the young woman carefully. "You are the one in possession of Excalibur correct?"
Katie nodded, summoning forth the mystical blade for Lancelot to see. "Merlin gave it to me a couple of years ago," she said. "He says that it recognizes me as it's true owner now."
"It does," Lancelot stated. "And I swore an oath that I would serve he who wields this holy blade."
"Does that mean you'll help us?"
Lancelot turned, noticing both Nat and Akira standing behind him. Rising to his feet, he now approached the teen studying her and Akira carefully. "You're a vampire," he said in surprise.
"A dhamphir actually," she blushed. "My mom is a vampire but my dad's human."
"And who is your companion," he asked motioning towards Akira.
"Akira," she stated. "He's been teaching me how to fight."
"Akira is the guardian of the next generation of wizards," Katie added. "He, as well as Natalia, watch over our children. They protect Morgan." Lancelot nodded, looking between both Akira and Nat.
"So she is your squire," Lancelot stated as he glanced at Akira. The vampiric knight paused as he took in the kitsunes appearance. "You are oddly dressed for knight guardian."
"I resided in the Far East before becoming the protector of these children," the kitsuen replied.
"I've heard stories of the warriors of your land before I was turned," Lancelot stated. "The tales described them as honorable yet fierce warriors. Are these tales true Akira?"
"I have sworn upon my honor to defend these children with my life if need be."
Lancelot nodded, gazing down at the preschooler as Nat now approached. The teen steadying herself before speaking. "Mr. Lancelot," she said. "We need your help. Ezekiel Kane has already said that he is going to murder not only us but the kids as well. I won't let him do that but, I can't stop him without help. If we fail he will kill the next generation, including Morgan and Miro's grandchildren."
Lancelot sighed, the vampiric knight standing tall as he looked at the young dhamphir. "Very well Natalia," he said.
"You'll help us," Nat exclaimed.
"You protect the innocent and serve the wielder of Excalibur," he said. "Until the threat has passed I shall offer my assistance."