This is mt first fanfic so I really hope you like it. Bill-E did not die! He lives! So does Sharmila. Bec is here too. I may have some of the character's POV in the chapters sometime, but that's a maybe. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own anything except Nat. Everything belongs to Darren Shan.

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Chapter 1

It was a normal, sunny day in Carcery Vale for everyone. Well, except for everyone in the mansion that belongs to Dervish Grady.

In the mnasion, everyone was doing what they normally did. Dervish, Meera, and Sharmila were in Dervish's study doing research on anything that would help them with identifying the "Shadow" demon...that was apparently not a demon. Bill-E, Bec and Shark were in the living room watching TV taking a break from all the havoc going on. And Nat was cleaning the kitchen, trying to get away from the tension in the house. Nat was the newest disciple that came across the group after they're battle in the cave somewhere in the woods. And Beranabus, Kernle, and Grubbs were somewhere in the demon universe getting information on anything that relates to the "Shadow".

As Nat was cleaning the kitchen the door bell rang. Nat put down her cleaning supplies and went to answer the door, really hoping there wasn't a demon. That would really ruin her day.

As she rang opened the door she saw a man with red hair who looked about in his mid thirties, a women with light brown hair and about the same age as the man, and a young girl with red hair. There seemed to be nothing unusual about them, except the man and the girl. They looked some what familiar. Nat proceded wearily and greeted them.

"Hello. I'm Nat. Who are you?"

The man took a deep breath and answered, "Hello, Nat. I'm Cal. Cal Grady. This is my wife, Sharon," he waved his hand towards the women, "and this is my daughter, Gretelda," he said, laying a hand on the girl's shoulder.

Cal...Cal Grady...The name sounded familiar and she new they were obviously related to Dervish. The man called Cal continued.

"I'm here to see my brother, Dervish. He told me to come here."

Nat was seriously confused. She knew Dervish had a brother, but she also knew that he was supposed to be dead. He and his family, except Grubbs, were killed by demons. Lord Loss's familiars, Artery and Vein.

"I don't believe you," said Nat, getting ready to attack if necessary.

"Really...honostly, I am Dervish's brother. I'm not lying. I'm not a demon! Neither are my wife and daughter! If you don't believe me go to Dervish," Cal said.

Nat didn't know what to do. She didn't want to turn her back and probably get killed. She couldn't call Shark because he wouldn't hear her. She just decided to take the risk and invite them in. They all walked in the house and scoped the room. The girl, Gret, was practically hiding behind her mother.

"Okay, this way. He's upstairs," said Nat and lead the family up the stairs, hoping she didn't just make the biggest and most stupidest mistake of her life that could kill them all.

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Okay, I hope you kind of liked it. It was kind of slow, but hey! It's just getting ready for some other things! I hope you enjoyed it though. Remember, Wolf Island comes out sometime in May this year! W-hoo!

I'll try to update as soon as possible. And if you have any suggestions, feel free to PM me. All comments and suggestions/ideas are welcome.