There had been no further unexplained phenomena for the rest of the week and the boys grouped protectively around Kurt to give him a break from the constant questioning from the other students about what had happened in Blaine’s room and where was Blaine.  All of this was starting to get to Kurt, as he was missing Blaine who hadn’t returned or even texted or even spoke on the phone to him for those few days he was gone.

Classes had increased in the ferocity of advance learning and Kurt was extremely tired even when he did the revitalising spell Blaine had taught them.  Nick and Jeff were continuous comrades around Kurt making sure he had been eating sleeping and generally trying to get him back to his old self.  He had sung his audition singing ‘Say goodbye’ by Madonna and brought the Warblers’ common room down with his version and by a unanimous decision – minus Blaine – he was voted in.

As the boys were having a break from studies they gravitated to the cafeteria for a much needed caffeine intake to boost themselves.  Once they all had the beverages they agreed to go to their common room for a more relaxed break from everything.

They were all sitting down in various chairs or settees talking about tomorrow in Westerville when Kurt spoke saying “Guys I honestly don’t know if Blaine will be coming as I haven’t heard anything from him for days now” Nick cough and Jeff looked guilty saying “Kurt don’t get angry, but we have heard from him and he asked us not to let you know.  It isn’t anything about you but his parents – mainly his Father that he can’t contact you yet but just to say he will see you at the mall on Saturday with us. Are you okay?”  Nick asked as gently as he could, but Kurt was furious that he was denied communicating with Blaine.  Although he knew it wasn't their fault he turned slowly and asked in clipped tones “Pray tell me Nicholas why did Blaine deem it okay to contact you and not to let me know anything about this.”

The room fell silent as everyone could feel the force behind that question from Kurt, without realising Kurt was letting his temper get the better of him and his advanced powers where shining through.  The sheer force of Kurt’s will was awesome to behold but times that by the passion and temper he was displaying it was frightening to behold.

John said “Umm, Kurt your kind of freaking us out here can you calm down a tad please” looking over at Kurt and thought ‘oh gawd don’t ever look at me like that again your scary!’  Kurt sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose “Sorry guys but with these past couple of days it’s been intense and then this on top of it…… sorry Nick I know you are just the messenger but…” he left anything else unsaid but did start to calm himself back down.

Suddenly there was an almighty crash outside the windows and a bellow of pure hatred sound emanating from a ‘darkness’ near the windows that made everyone jump nearly out of their skins.

“Bloody hell what is that!” Jeff shouted and pointed at the windows Kurt went white because he now saw what the thing was and nearly fainted back into the chair he recently stood up from.  Nick caught him and he rallied saying “OMG! It can’t be....No, not HIM!” Kurt clung onto Nick for dear life and looked absolutely terrified!

Mr Ripley dashed into the common room and took in the scene and uttered a few words lost to the others but just as suddenly as it was there it vanished leaving late afternoon sunshine streaming through the windows.  Everyone was stunned and then all found their voices together asking questions and shouting expletives, until Mr Ripley roared for quiet.

Everyone except Kurt who was still clinging to Nick as Jeff helped to support him looked at Mr Ripley but remained quiet.  Mr Ripley looked over at Kurt and asked “Kurt, are you alright?” but one look was all it took to see that Kurt was on the verge of going off the edge.  Mr Ripley told Kurt to sit back and relax, telling Nick and Jeff to back away a little from Kurt, he again muttered some words too quietly for those around him to hear, but Kurt did seem to rally himself and look without that crazed expression anymore.  Kurt thanked Mr Ripley and breathed deeply to help steady his nerves then asked “What did I just witness Mr Ripley Sir?

Mr Ripley looked around at the now seated boys and sighed himself before replying “Kurt, what you have all witnessed was something ‘We’ thought impossible to exist in our plane of existence. It is called a ‘Dread Lord’ and by the evidence of what it did a pretty powerful one at that.” He looked over to Kurt again and asked “Kurt do you know who it was?”

Kurt still shook slightly but replied “I thought I recognised him Sir.  It was the main reason as to why I enrolled here at Dalton to escape the bullying.  He was the main instigator for making my life a living hell at McKinley, he’s called Dave Karofsky.”

“Hmm, I think you guys should go back with Kurt to his room for now and I’ll be alone soon.  I need to speak to a few faculty members first okay.” He looked at the boys and smiled to encourage them then said “Go now” laughing as the boys seemed to break out of their own mesmerising spell to get up and go as instructed.

Mr Ripley was the last one out of the room and looked back over to the windows and thought ‘gotcha!’ then left seeking out those he thought would aid him once and for all to take care of the problem that had been plaguing Dalton for these past weeks.

The boys all rushed over to Kurt’s room then as they settled themselves down wherever they could Wes asked “Why did Ripley send us here?” Kurt looked over and answered “Well that is because this is a special room that is protected even more strongly than the academy itself, Mr Fredericks told me” The boys raised their own eyebrows and looked shocked at that announcement.  Wes continued “But why this room Kurt surely they didn’t know you would be staying here?” but all Kurt could do was shrug his shoulders.

Then ‘All’ eyes went to the door, which opened with Mr Fredericks and Miss Appleby asking if everyone was okay, Miss Appleby had brought a tray with more coffee on it for the boys and placed it on the desk for everyone to help themselves.

Mr Ripley soon followed and entered and grabbed a cup of coffee then looked at everyone before simply saying “Okay now we can talk! Firstly, what we were dealing with no-one had any real evidence of dealing with that type entity, except that is, Miss Appleby who is an expert on those types of demon lords.  Now saying that, Kurt has given us a name and location of this demon lord and we can now curtail his explorations here at Dalton, and he will be curtailed to just a basic level of his own powers from this day forth! A minor demon and you can all beat that type any day with your powers being nearly limitless.”

Kurt looked up at this and asked “Can we then use our powers for protection outside of Dalton then Mr Ripley?”

Mr Ripley answered “Yes for protection of yourself, loved ones and your homes or even your vehicles.”

Kurt looked very relieved and thought a bit then smiled thinking ‘great I can still go home now’ but was brought back into the conversation when Mr Fredericks asked a question of Miss Appleby

“Miss Appleby, Miranda, can you give us and the boys a quick 101 on Dread Lords please”

Miss Appleby smiled and answered “Sure I can and I’ll even go so far as to make you all mini experts on this particular deity.”   Everyone laughed then Miranda continued with the quick lesson on Dread lords and how to beat them and at the end everyone was looking at her as if she was a full blown goddess herself.

Mr Ripley simply stated “Thank you  Miranda that was most insightful and I am sure the boys are better prepared for any future eventualities that come their way involving that demon” he then turned to the boys and said “Okay boys in light of what has just happened I am giving each one of you special dispensation on leaving earlier for the weekend so go enjoy yoursle…” before he was even finished the room emptied except Kurt, Mr Fredericks and Miss Appleby who looked-liked she was about to burst into laughter at the other boys antics.

“Well I take it that was a sign for us to leave Mr Hummel to get himself ready to depart for the weekend.  Kurt don’t worry everything will turn out right in the end but you can ring me or Mr Fredericks if there is further problems okay” smiling the Dean ushered the others before him and closed the door quietly.

Kurt stood shook his head thinking ‘can this week get any weirder’ then promptly smiled and started to gather his weekend bag before heading for his bathroom for a quick shower.  As Kurt finished hanging his uniform onto the hangers and dirty laundry into his wash basket he turned upon hearing a knock at his door to fine Nick and Jeff waiting outside “You ready to go?” Nick asked.  Kurt was more than ready and picked up his overnight bag and small suitcase, keys, phone and wallet. Then he left his room and locked it up turning and catching up to the other two who had waited by the door leading to the stairs down to the entranceway.

“Thanks for waiting for me Nick, Jeff” Kurt said, Nick smiled and Jeff replied “It’s the least we could do after what has been happening to you”

They gathered by their respective cars, Kurt drooling over them again and the boys raising their eyes at Kurt laughing at him and said “All you got to do is ask and Yes Kurt you may borrow it for a spin” Laughing as Kurt did a double take but smiled to make sure he could.  Nick’s car was an all American dream Ford Mustang GT supercharged sports car, whilst Jeff went with a Porsche Carrera GT supercharged sports ltd edition. Kurt said “I’ll hold you to that, both of you still looking over the cars” then waved and said he’d see them at the mall with Blaine.

Kurt put his things in the boot of his trusty Navigator and adjusted himself into his car making sure the ipod was plugged into its mp3 socket, then turned up the volume and started the car.  Watching the other two drive out of the gates before flooring it laughing at their boyish antics but drove out as he always did safety first Kurt he could hear his father’s voice reprimanding him in his mind.

Roughly, 45 minutes later he was pulling into the driveway of his new home and smiling to see that Carol and his Dad were opening the front door and rushing out to see him.

“Kurt! How are you Son?” Burt grabbed his boy roughly into a tight embrace and Kurt laughed at the show of affection from his Dad “Let the boy breath Burt anyway it’s my turn” Carol said bringing Kurt into a more motherly embrace, as Burt slapped Kurt on his back and went around to get the things from the boot.  Then Carol said “Tea?” and Kurt smiled kissing Carol on the cheek saying “Thanks Mom that would be great” Carol and Burt looked at one another with wonder in Carol’s eyes but she just grabbed Kurt’s arm and ushered him indoors and then set about to make everyone a cup of their favourite teas.

“Well Dad I’m home” laughing at Burt as Carol brought in an Apple and Cinnamon tea for Burt who wrinkled his nose at it.  Burt said “Can’t I have coffee instead of this… this drink!” Carol just looked oat Burt and he stopped whatever he was about to say Kurt pealed around in his chair with laughter.

Burt just hmmmed a bit but another look from Carol and he shut up completely, Kurt recovered enough to realise that Carol had the measure of his Dad now and would always look out for his well- being whether he wanted it or not.

“Kurt how’s school been going, it’s been what two and a half weeks since we last saw you?” Carol asked Kurt nodded and answered “Great! They really do push you academically there but I’m just about holding my own and doing well.  I’m in most of the AP classes except Maths!” he shudders “Still can’t get my head around those advanced problematic equations.”

Burt asked then “Anything else you want to tell us Kurt?” Kurt thought about it and took a deep breath and then said “Well Dad I do have some news that I need to speak to you both about but” as he held his hands up in appeasement “Don’t fly off the handle okay it is nothing bad”  looking as Carol joined Burt on his recliner sitting on the arm and saying “Kurt you can tell us anything we love you”  Kurt smiled and took another deep breath then ploughed on “Dad, Mom well it’s not easy to explain or say but trust me when I say it took me a little while to adjust to it. Needless to say …” pausing and looking at his family “I’m a Demi-God!” there he had said it.

Burt just looked over at Kurt with raised eyebrows and Carol looked at Burt, “Kurt your WHAT!” Burt asked.  Kurt said “Dad remain calm remember your heart, Carol?” “How do you know that Kurt?” Carol asked and he replied “Well it started when Mr Ripley the Dean ‘Sorted’ me out into what I was classification and all that.  But he took hold of my wrists and concentrated then looked at me then went to get the AP lecturer for DG’s, that is what we call ourselves”

DDG’s or Dalton Demi-Gods Kurt explained a bit more answering questions and looking less and less perplexed as his Dad and step-mom accepted him more on what he was telling them.  Then the clock struck 4pm and Carol said “Oh Finn will be home soon, what we going to tell him.” But Kurt had already thought on this and said “Not as much as I have explained to you but he has to know some of it, don’t worry I can put a spell on him so he doesn’t speak of it to anyone else unless I bring it up first and no it won’t hurt him.”

The door burst open and in rushed Finn going over to Kurt and picking him up and saying “little Bro I’ve missed you!” Smiling at Kurt, as Kurt tried to smooth the crease out of his outfit that Finn had wrinkled slightly in his enthusiasm. “I’m still the big brother Finn I’m older!” Finn answered “But your still shorter than me!” the others laughed at the banter and Burt smiled and looked around at this family thinking ‘we are one now Kurt’s home’.

Burt got up and said “BBQ anyone?” immediately a chorus of affirmatives arose from his family then Carol said “Burt no hamburgers you can have the tuna steak!” Burt looked affronted at that but went to check the grills out in the yard.

Kurt said “I’ll help with the salad!” as Finn shouted “Ugh Rabbit food no way!” but Carol said “Finn if your brother makes it you WILL eat it!” Finn looked abashed at his mom and answered “Okay but not loads Kurt” Kurt laughed and said he would only make enough for a small amount for Finn’s plate.

Then Burt called Finn to come on out and help him with the grills, but whispering “Get me a can from the garage Finn and I’ll slap on another burger for you” Finn grinned and went to fetch his step-dad a beer and himself a soda from the old fridge in the garage .

Carol came out with the meats and fish to be cooked, as Kurt was setting up the table on the porch with Finn help.  Then noticed the interaction between the boys and laughed nudging Burt to look as each time Finn put down a particular fork it immediately moved to point in the different direction.  Finn was getting really annoyed and his brain hadn’t caught up with what was happening but suddenly realised that the fork shouldn’t be able to do that.  Kurt laughed and Finn looked then looked at the fork saying “Dude! you doing that” Kurt nodded and Finn said “WOW! That’s awesome! Do something else” Kurt laughed but shook his head and said “I’ll tell you later after we had our BBQ dinner” Finn looked grumpy for a minute then thought ‘FOOD!’ then his belly growled and everyone laughed. Carol went back to the kitchen and brought out a pitcher of drink for everyone with glasses on a tray, as Burt started bringing over the cooked food and soon everyone was eating their fill with family talk.

Later, Kurt told Finn what he was and said he wasn’t to tell anyone, Finn promised he wouldn’t except maybe Rachel but Kurt stopped him saying he couldn’t as he had put a spell on him that would stop him from telling anyone outside of the family of four from knowing. Finn thought about that then shrugged and asked “Are you Harry Potter now then?” Kurt laughed and said “No Finn that’s a fictional character out of the books and in the films by J K Rowling.”

Later that night his cell beeped and he had a message from Nick saying ‘Blaine okay and looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at the mall about 11 okay, ;D N’   Kurt smiled and went up to his room after saying goodnight to everyone as he was tired and wanted rest.  First when he closed his room door he cast the protection spell over the entire house and grounds, to include the vehicles everyone was driving so nothing untoward could happen to them now that was completed.  He adjusted his sight to see the spell was activated and then got ready for bed, turning his light off and thinking tomorrow I’ll see Blaine again smiling he went to sleep dreaming pleasant dreams.