UN Headquarters (New York City, New York)

[Ling Xiaoyu]

It's been a long 5 years since the events of the last tournament, since then Blake has been enjoying his new life in the city of New York with his family. Since then, Blake and Zafina are now married joining them is their daughter Luna with another addition on the way.

With his prior work and developing a close bond with the Ravens, Blake had owned and operated his own unit under the umbrella of the UN entitled, SHIELD. A group of mercenaries and officials who seek out intel on international grounds in an effort to keep the UN updated on any international threats that will harm the U.S or allies.

Currently though, Blake was enjoying his time off from working so hard by catching up on well earned sleep. With his daughter by his side, Blake slept through the alarms he had set up as he phone chimed away..

[jmalsimmons]

Zafina was looking through old files concerning her home country of Egypt, part of her new assignment given by Tatyana. The task was to research any other odd entities within the region pertaining to the deceased beast known as Azazel.



'I don't know how much longer I can keep this secret,' Zafina mused while scanning over a few articles containing pertinent information on a few relics.

Subconsciously, she began rubbing over her left hand and arm, that feeling returning.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Continuing his slumber, Blake remained in an almost comatose sleep, he deserved it much as his group recently saved the country from a international threat which required Blake to stay up much later than usual..

The father and daughter duo stayed asleep, where Luna took after her father with her apparent sleeping habits taking up space where her mother would usually sleep on the other side of the bed, next to her father.

[jmalsimmons]

A knock on the door took Zafina away from her musings. "Yes?"

In came Tatyana. "Any luck?"

Zafina shook her head. "Not yet. It feels as though this has become a lost cause."

"Don't worry about it." Tatyana looked over her subordinate, noting that she was close to her due date. "Why don't you go home and rest? You look like you need some."

"But the deadline..." Zafina protested.

Tatyana waved her hand dismissively. "No need for one when there's nothing to find. Go. It's getting late anyway."

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Back at home, Luna woke up before her father and ran into the bathroom to brush her teeth. Using her small princess themed chair, Luna used it to boost herself up so she could freshen up. She'd never used Mommy and Daddy's bathroom before, and it was much different than her bathroom especially with the scattered make up that her mother wore.

After brushing her teeth, Luna became curious wanting to place on make up like Mommy, applying her eye shadow and liner making a mess out of their bathroom..

[jmalsimmons]

Heeding Tatyana's word, Zafina made the trip home, glad to finally be done with that research that had depleted most of her energy. Even sitting at a computer desk for hours on end can tire anyone out. Though not her preference, Zafina knew her extensive knowledge of ancient artifacts was crucial to the UN's success. Yet even she needed to rest, especially in her condition.

Unlocking the front door, Zafina walked in to find Blake snoring away on the couch. She smiled, knowing her husband could sleep away like a rock any chance he got. Quietly, she approached his supine form and gently touched her lips to his cheek.

"Hello, husband," Zafina whispered in his ear.

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Slightly stirring in his sleep, Blake groggily opened his tired eyes to barely make out his wife whom kissed his cheek and greeted him..

"Mmm, hey babe.." He spoke, obviously half awake. Still needing his slumber, Blake nuzzled against the couch and fell back into his slumber once more.

Meanwhile back in the bathroom, Luna was still rummaging through her mother's make up kits wondering what else she could put on her face. By now, she had too much eye shadow on, and the liner was smeared over her eyes. The lipstick she wore enveloped her small lips and her jet black hair was pinned back in a variety of her mother's bows and hair ties..

"Oooh! This looks pretty!" The little girl exclaimed as she looked through all of her mother's variety of colors and shades of make up..

[jmalsimmons]

Curious as to where their daughter went, Zafina walked down the hall and saw that the bathroom light was on. She turned into the bedroom before coming near the bathroom entry.

And the sight before her was quite... unnerving.

"Luna!?" Zafina said though kept herself from shouting to not disturb her husband's slumber. "What are you doing!?"

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Luna was startled by her mother's voice, turning around to face her in the midst of placing on more eyeshadow as if she needed more. Smiling at her mother, her small teeth had spots of lipstick on them, "Hi Mommy!" She giggled, holding out the used lipstick to her mother, "I like this color!"

[jmalsimmons]

Unable to hold it in any longer at the scene in front of her, Zafina began laughing to the point where she bent over. Luna seemed confused for a moment before joining in the laughter.

"Goodness!" Zafina examined. "Remind me to tell your father to never let you near my makeup without permission." She extended her arms. "Just look at you, my princess!"

[Ling Xiaoyu]

Luna joined her mother in laughter, causing Blake to wake up and wonder what his two queens were up to. Getting up from the couch, Blake joined Luna and Zafina in the bathroom, surprised at what he saw.

"Ha! Well, look at you Lu-lu! I think we have a make up artist on our hands!" Blake exclaimed as he too couldn't contain his laughter..

[jmalsimmons]

Zafina stared at him in mock anger. "And you allowed this to happen. Sleeping on duty while our daughter gets into mischief."

[Ling Xiaoyu]

"Hehe, Hey, Luna is having fun, right?" Blake responds to his wife, before walking over to her and kissing her cheek, rubbing a hand over her very protruding belly, their unborn son was due any day now. "Our little one didn't cause Mommy any trouble today did he? He packs a punch, trust me, I know."

[jmalsimmons]

Zafina couldn't help but chuckle. "He kicks every so often. Perhaps it's a sign he's ready to get this over with like I am."

[Ling Xiaoyu]

"Aw babe, don't be like that. He's just getting a little comfy in there, he'll come out soon!" Blake reassured, softly rubbing against her belly, feeling the subtle kicks coming from their unborn son.