210 Home and conten

The two brothers go and join the rest of family in celebration. Steve notices that Maureen is not joining in much he goes to talk to her. 

"Hey Momo , it's been awhile since we talked. How are you doing , is the baby giving you a hard time?" She gives him a soft smile. 

" it's normal for some pregnancies to be a little over tired towards the end. You know I'm so glad to see you, I was worried about you . I know that since I'm not a spirit anymore I can't come to you like before but I'm still here just in a different way." Steve hugs her , loving the warmth of being able to hug her not just know she is there. 

"you know I always knew you three were close ,but I like being able to hug you and talk to you. I know you have some limitations in this form verses the other but I like having you here. To see your smile and to have you close like always. You know something about what he did to me don't you that's why your so quiet. " Steve's voice gets soft when asking her half afraid of the answer. 

"I think he corrupted your blood , it's not giving you the strength like normal. Your wounds are not healing. I think we need to awaken your healing powers if you will survive. We will need to ask the father if this is your fate or if we can do the ritual to awaken your power. You are the only healer that is powerful enough to do it. The others know how to heal but only the body , you have the power to heal the corrupted soul. It is what is needed. If not I do not know how long we will have my sweet boy together. Tomorrow we will ask and see what is to be. For now enjoy the love in this house and let it fill you with happiness. For that I know is in abundance here. We are a family that loves greatly. " 

Nodding at her he hugs her one last time and goes to mingle with the others . He grabs his wife's hand and keeps her close. HeJin squeezes his hand knowing that he is not feeling well. He Jin decides its time to end the party so that he can rest. 

"ok everyone it's getting late and our returning heroes need to rest. I will make a full Korean dinner tomorrow in their honor so everyone come back tomorrow for dinner." With that being said everyone embraces Steve and says their good nights. HeJin takes her husband upstairs to their room to have a chat and to get some rest. 

" so what did you and Momo talk about? Don't lie to me I feel that something is bothering you." Her voice stern so he knows not to lie to her. 

HeJin hugs her husband and sighs. This is a situation that will need some heavy thinking and some hard decisions. She tells her husband her thoughts. 

" We will ask what the father has to say, Maybe there is another way. If not we will decide what to do then. We have had nearly forty years together and I have loved every second of it. There is no one else I would have wanted to spend my life with. You have made my life full and given me a loving family. I have lacked for nothing, I am forever grateful for our life together. So whatever time we have together I will be grateful for." 

Steve looks at his wife and leans down capturing her mouth with his . He gives her a wicked grin telling her. 

"I don't know how long I have but I plan on ravishing you every chance I get from now on." He kisses her deeply as he clicks the light off. The soft sounds of love fill the room. 

Meanwhile Maureen is talking to her husband. 

"you felt it while you were over there didn't you?" 

Onacona nods

"that our boys soul has been corrupted yes, I just don't know if the danger is worth the rewards. We will need to tell the others and give him all of the consequences for him and HeJin to decide. What ever decision they make we will need to accept it and be there for them. He was tortured beyond what any human should have been. If Crystal had not dream walked and given him strength I'm sure he would have died. " the sadness of his voice reflects the sadness in his eyes. Maureen begins to cry , Steve is special to her and she does not want him to leave them. Onacona's arms go around his wife as he allows her to cry for Steve. Hoping that they will find a solution. 

Morrigan and Uktena are summoned to the father. They are in the garden when the father arrives. 

"The children did well they released the souls and vanquished Marbas. Now as for Steve , you know that Marbas corrupted his soul trying to get his power. He is not fated to die for another twenty years ,but with the corruption of his soul he will begin to turn evil ,and his wounds will start to rot his body from the inside out. This can be avoided if he could awaken his power but the ritual for that is dangerous especially with a corrupted soul. Now Maureen's child is going to be born with the power needed to heal him. It will depend on how fast the corruption spreads. Being with his family and their love could slow it down till the babe is born. Once the babe is born all Steve will need to do is hold the babe and ask for healing . Just the babes purity and touch will heal him. Steve is one of yours but he is also a child of mine one who has always tried to do what is right. He deserves to live till his fated time happy and healthy. It will be up to him if he can fight the corruption for a few more weeks and not give into the temptations of the evil growing . He then can be saved. They will be calling for you relay this message. Sometimes we need the mountain to enjoy the valley. He will understand what I am saying if you explain to him what is needed he will know what needs to be done. " the father leaves them as quickly as he came. Morrigan knows that the next few weeks will be hard but she knows in her heart that he will over come. 

The next morning Morrigan and Uktena are already waiting for the family when they awake. Once everyone is in the living room and John arrives Morrigan tells them what they need to know. 

"Steve Marbas corrupted your soul when he was trying to awaken your power. Your wounds won't heal and you will start to rot from the inside out. Even if we try to awaken your power there is no guarantee that you will not turn evil. You will start if you have not already , to have evil thoughts and the desire to act them out. You know that if you do that there will be consequences that come with those actions. Now that's the bad news here is the good. 

Maureen your child will be born with the ability to heal soul sickness and corruption . All Steve will need to do is to hold him and ask for healing . Now Steve the father told me to relay this message to you. We need the mountain to enjoy the valley. He said you would understand. It will take all of you to help him over the next few weeks. I do not know how he will behave or what will happen. I just know that the Father says it's up to Steve's will if he gives in or not. So we will leave you but we will be close if you need help and so will the father. He reminded us that Steve is one of his so as one of his call on him for strength." Morrigan and Uktena disappear and the family just looks at each other. Crystal stands up and goes to Steve. 

"My Cookie , you can overcome anything as long as I hold your hand. So when you feel angry or want to do something bad just hold me. I will hold you till it passes. I will not let my Cookie be bad. " she kisses his cheek and nearly strangled him hugging his neck so tightly. "I love you my Cookie and I will make you be good I promise." 

steve holds her tight and tears form in his eyes from the love she gives him. He says to her. 

"You got it you little imp, I won't let you down but you all have to forgive me if something happens. I never want to cause any of you any pain. My world is in this room. Maureen, Onacona and Moll I have always had you beside me I thank you for that and I ask for you to please help me now. Moll, Maureen and Aisling you are with child please do not put yourselves in danger to help me. Your children come first. I am an old man now and have had a full life with the love of my life beside me. For that I am grateful to the Father. If I become a threat to you please just put me out of my misery. If the corruption spreads to much the babe may not be able to heal me. I would rather die before my appointed time then to harm any of you ."

John scoffs at his brother and reminds him. 

" you think to lowly of your family or how much our love can overcome. Now don't think we won't kick your butt if you need it to keep you in line. We will not give up on you, so don't give up on yourself. If your having evil thoughts don't hesitate to tell us we can pray with you, spar with you and love you . We will get through this as a  family. Together we are stronger than any evil."