OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Okay, so, while this is a difficult time for everyone, there can still be some joy!

The time has come for Strider and I to officially announce our engagement!

Yes, people, we're getting married.

While we have decided on a place, but not exactly a time.

Invitations will be emailed or personally delivered to those of you we like.

And no, Kelevra, Morningstar, you are NOT invited. 

We don't like you.

Rose has graciously accepted my offer of being my maid of honor,

And I believe Roy is the best man.

Don't worry about us finding you to personally deliver invitations.

I've tracked all of your IP addresses.

EDIT:
Due to the fact that we are planning on inviting Runners,
Feel free to pack as many weapons as you'd like, so long as you don't cause any fights.  
Strider will be insuring that Father does not make an appearance during the reception.

The other Seekers present, while I doubt we will be able to un-arm them,
Will be coerced by Strider into not causing anything.

Any fights that are initiated will be responded with removal from the service and from life.

Oh, and,
FREE FOOD
:D

Family

Erin and I have developed a habit of sitting on the couch, leaning against each other, and just reading.  While neither of us says anything and we're both absorbed in our different literary worlds, it really is a good bonding experience.
We're doing something similar now, though, now.  I just have my computer instead of a bo oh shit Dark portal

EDIT:
Eheheh.... I freaked out a bit much there.  Though, it is justifiable when a portal to the Dark magically appears in your living room and a man with two damn swords covered in blood backs out of it and that's all you can see.  He was completely soaked in blood, and dripped all over my damn carpet.  He had the look of someone who had been in the Dark his whole life, and he honestly scared me.  Kinda pissed me off, too. It took me about five seconds to post that earlier, before I pulled the knife off my belt to face him and pushed Erin behind me.  
He started laughing and spoke as he turned around, "You honestly wanted to stay a Shadow?  Their training sucks." It was Strider, and I let my guard drop instantly, long enough for Erin to slip out from behind me and step up to him.  I guess she felt at home with the sense of the Dark that surrounded him, didn't think anything would happen. 
I didn't exactly expect him to pick her up by the collar of her shirt either, though.  I reacted without thinking, pulling my knife up to his throat, and he put one of his swords against mine.  I didn't flinch, but said, a little more forcibly than necessary, "That's your daughter, Strider." He snapped back to reality and set her down, though he didn't take his blade from my neck until after I had. 
Erin backed up, looking shocked.  I, er... hadn't told her about Strider.  He glanced over her and looked back at me, and I was glaring daggers.  He just shrugged and said, "She looks like you." With that, he tracked blood through the house, into the kitchen and pulled out a bottle of whiskey, drinking about half of it in one go. 
Of course, I was less than pleased about this.  "You do realize you're cleaning this up."
"That's the woman's job."
"Do you really want to wake up with a knife to your throat?"
That was around the point that he tossed a beer to Erin, eliciting me to step into our room, pick up a pile of blankets and a pillow and set it on the couch, pointedly glaring at him.  He grabbed another beer and stepped back out, holding it out to me "Ooorr.... you could drink with us."

Yeah, you've had your peek into our dysfunctional little family, no more for you.  Shoo, shoo *makes shooing motion*

Hello?

Mum left her computer on the table and left about an hour ago. She didn't say where she was going, but she put a knife in my hands and told me to use it if anything happened.
It was already logged in, and I had seen her post that picture of me that she sketched the other day.

Do any of you want to talk?

Erin

I'm sitting on the couch with her now.  She's.... not quite what I expected.  Last I saw her, she was a little toddler just learning how to read.  Really smart kid.

She doesn't move much and I was bored, so I sketched her.  I think she liked that.

She's so serious.  She seemed to be pleased to see me, at least, which is more than I had hoped for. I almost thought she'd hate me, but the first thing she did when she saw me was run up and hug me, saying "Hiya mum" it was.... interesting, to say the least.  
Strider and I went ahead and brought weapons with us, just as a safety net.  We met up at their portal to the Dark and went in.  Darkness was standing there, a hand on Erin's shoulder, which was slowly turning blue from the cold.  She ran over instantly, and I held her, just watching.  There were Shadows and Ravens everywhere.  They had clearly prepared for the likelihood of a fight.

Darkness spoke up then. "We've completed our half of the deal.  You have the girl, now I want Strider."

I stayed quiet and just glanced at Strider, who stepped up to Darkness, laughing some "I don't do deals with Fears.  Thanks for the kid, but we're leaving now."

The look on Darkness' face would have been terrifying if I weren't used to it.  But Strider didn't even seem remotely phased as he turned and started walking back towards me, and the portal behind. That was around the point that the Ravens dived at him, and most of the Shadows pulled weapons of some sort. 
Strider pulled his two longest daggers, which I am willing to insist might as well be swords, and turned to face me.  I had started to pull Blitz off my back and was getting ready to fight, but I recognized the look on his face, and it pissed me off. "Oh hell no, I'm stayi-" I was cut off by him literally kicking Erin and I through the portal, which closed behind us.  I was pissed. 

I can't tell you how long I paced there before Erin started to complain.  I Pathed her home and made her something to eat.  We had a bit of a conversation before she settled down to read Lord of the Rings.  Apparently for the twentieth time.  God, I swear, she's only eight.

Anyhow, we're waiting for Strider to get back, as he no doubt will. 

Message to the Seekers

We have the child. If you wish her return, we expect that of you which is named Strider to come as a hostage to the Dark. Skull Seeker, Cloaked Seeker, if you wish to see your daughter again, heed this message.

I hate myself

Mission

God... I am so sorry. I really am.

Kendra, I hope you see this in time to know.  You have an hour.  Don't bother running, it won't help.  Do whatever you need to.  Say goodbye, I'm so, so sorry.  If it's any help, this should be painless.  Unless you fight, which knowing you, you will.  I'll try to end it quickly.  I'm sorry.

well fuck

I'm back, peeps.  After almost two and a half fucking years.  Yeah, I went back to being a Shadow.  It was nice.  Fun.  While it lasted.

It's been, what, two hours since you people last heard from Munnin?
Wanna know what happened?

Long fucking story.  

I'll tell you later.

Basic gist:  Father broke into the Dark and saved my ass, I serve him now.  I'm finally doing my job as a Seeker.  You should all pray I never have to come after you.

Now, if you don't mind, I have three birthdays to catch up on.  Guess I finally got what I wanted.  Eighteen at last.

Oh Dear

You all seem dreadfully concerned for your friend.  Her two years of, as she would put it, hell have not been kind to her.  I hate to inform you that she has been steadily progressing through Shadow ranks again.  It's such a shame that there is nothing you can do to help he

there is something in the Dark and it is not my lady's