Description
5 years since she had last seen him. 5 years since the bird had said goodbye to the cat 5 years since the Phoenix and the Lynx parted ways But life doesn't seem to want to release Axel and Ash from its torturous fangs just yet. After 5 peaceful years in Japan, Ash and Eiji are called back to the big apple to protect Axel from a mysterious new threat that refuses to show it's face. But Axel isn't the only one who requires protection anymore, and the brother and sister find themselves once again trapped at a crossroads. Struggling to tap into his roots of violence after leaving that life behind, Ash is worried that he won't be able to protect those he loves without once again becoming the monster he had grown up being. With an unexpected surprise forcing her down a new path, Axel must make the choice to leave her newfound life behind and run, or risk losing everything and everyone she fought so hard to gain along the way.
Chapter 1: A Nesting Phoenix
