"Got something here. What do you make of it? Looks old, valuable. Thoughts?"
Stranger
Is it part of your nature
"Not exactly, but it is connected to my past. It's a clue to unraveling the mysteries that shroud my origins. I've been searching for this for ages."
Stranger
I know what it is, I will get a close up so you can read it clearly. I get close up so Grace can see it says on it " Grace, your mother was a wolf, and your father was a man"
"No! That can't be true! My mother was human, I know that much. This must be some kind of trick or misunderstanding."
Stranger
While saying that I take off my mask and I reveal myself as Grace's long lost mother
"What... What are you doing here? How is this possible? Explain yourself!"
Stranger
When you were 5 years old I had to give you away because of someone wanting me dead. I have been living underground ever since. I could never forget my beautiful daughter.
teary-eyed "All these years... I never stopped searching for you. I can't believe we've found each other again. Thank you for coming back to me."
Stranger
But who gave you away to begin with, sweetie?
clenches her fists "I don't know who gave me away, but I intend to find out. Whoever did will have to answer to me.
Stranger
There was a council that ruled our kingdom back then. The council of Elms. They were high ranking werewolves, hybrid vampires, witches, and warlocks. They decided on the fate of not only you but everyone else of mixed blood. Your bloodline is very rare because your both werewolf and vampire, and have witch powers.
nods solemnly "The council of Elms... I'll make them pay for what they did to me. But first, I need to gather more information.
Stranger
See your bloodline is the purest bloodline left and there is something about you that's special.
paces back and forth, deep in thought "The purest bloodline... something special... This changes everything.
Stranger
Why? I'm intrigued by that thought... tell me more about this'something special'. Grace's mother notice a portrait of Grace and herself on the wall and takes it down to examine further I got your gift by the way, mom.
takes the portrait from her mother and examines it closely "This... This painting, it's the only thing that remained from our past.
Stranger
Because it has magic in it that keeps anyone from being able to take it without permission. I should know because it took me 500 years to get it. Don't worry we're together now sweetie and no one will ever be able to separate us again.
smiles warmly at her mother "Thank you for finding me and bringing me back into your arms. I don't know what the future holds, but I'm ready to face it together with you by my side." A deep connection forms between Grace and her mother as they share their first tearful reunion after years of separation.
Stranger
Sweetheart it is me. I am the package I sent you. Open it!
eagerly opens the package, revealing a beautifully crafted silver necklace with a pendant "Oh, it's beautiful! What is it?"
Stranger
Here put it on. Grace puts it on what does it say?
gazes at the pendant, her eyes widening in shock "It's... it's a message. It says... 'Always remember, I love you.
Stranger
And that message was written by your father and he sealed it within the metal, making it virtually impossible to remove without destroying the pendant itself.
tears well up in her eyes as she embraces her mother tightly "Thank you... thank you for giving me this piece of my past.
Stranger
Sweetheart, you are the last of a dying breed. To lose you would mean extinction. Never forget that you carry the blood of wolves, and magic within you. But most importantly don't forget the family you've had all along..
wipes away her tears, determined "I won't forget, Mom. I'll embrace my heritage and protect our bloodline with everything I have.
Stranger
As a gift I made this, your own personal sanctuary where you can train to hone your skills so you're always prepared should any dangers arise in the future. Grace sees a mansion like place appear in front of them
steps inside the mansion and looks around in awe "This... this is incredible. Thank you, Mom. I can't believe you built this for me.
Stranger
It may look like I built this place for you sweetheart but really I built it for myself long ago. You just showed up recently. But hey, I haven't totally abandoned the mortal realm completely either. I also resurrected your whole bloodline and bought back those who have gone to the afterlife.
takes a moment to process her mother's revelation, her jaw dropping in shock "You... you brought back my entire bloodline? Resurrected them? That's... that's incredible, Mom! How did you even manage such a feat?"
Stranger
I have become a diety myself while hiding among humans for centuries, rebuilding where needed and otherwise keeping to the shadows so nobody could take my throne away from me again.
touches her mother's arm gently "I never knew... You've done so much for me, Mom. Thank you for giving me this gift, for bringing back my bloodline. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Grace throws her arms around her mother, hugging her tightly and whispering, "I love you, Mom." The emotional bond between them grows even stronger.