Kate did not follow him down the stairs. She would after he was out of site and listen though the grate in the fireplace from the room next to hers. Johnathan's room was at the end of the upstairs hallway. Lyons did not speak to the young man following behind him. His mind was on what he was going to say to his son. He was furious that Johh chose to use brawn and not his head. He hated worse was his day was ruined. He was looking forward to watching his servants and family decorate the manor. He wanted Kate to play music and enjoy Ann's treats. Now he would have to lecture his son and place punishment on the young warrior that had to feel the burdon on guilt heavy on his shoulders. He wanted to comfort the lad and knew better not to.<br/><br/>Lyons knew Johh would be inside the massive mahogany door that were in the library and main study. The study and library were on the main floor on the left side passed the marble and alabaster spiral staircase and before entering the kitchen. Lyons held his body straight and his walk brisk and deliberate. He opened the door for Alyx and spoke in a direct order, "Enter Alyx and take a seat by the fireplace."<br/><br/>Johnathan had been pacing and he thought was he was going to say to his father. He worried more about what his father would lecture him and what he would do to him. Then he was sure Alyx was at fault. His father took a while and that made him even more nervous.<br/><br/>Lyons closed the door with a loud thud and not easily when calm. "Sit Johnathan"<br/>The young knight knew his father was angry and did as told quickly. Johh eyed Alyx with a cold expression and his eyes glared at the younger man. He placed his hands on the couch and rubbed his finger over the cotton cloth on the arm rest.<br/>Lyons walked over to the fireplace that was between the sofa and wing back chair. "Johnathan, I am very disappointed in your behavior. You chose to ignore what every knight is taught. What you did was foolish and stupid. You chose to use brawn than your head. I have not allowed you to witness a pit fight. You know the fights are to the death and you deliberately allowed yourself to challenge a pit fighter. You have been taught to stand down and stop a fight. Alyx has been trained to fight to the death. There is no other choice for him. He could have killed you! He is not trained as a soldier is. He is beaten, starved not allowed shelter or healing as part of his training. What have you to say for your action?"<br/><br/>Johnathan looks at his father and feel his heart beating hard in his chest. He knew his father was right and he had been warned of this before. "I..I saw him on Kate. I thought he had hurt her. Sir."<br/><br/>Lyons shakes his head and holds his pipe at the young knight, "You thought and chose to use brawn than your head. You are lucky I was there to stop the fight. Do you realize that Alyx could have killed you before your Sister? Kate had to see you fight. You know I do not allow bloodshed in MY HOME!"<br/>Johh looked down and his fingers dug into the cloth of the sofa and he tensed and blinked. He hated to hear his father raise his voice. Lyons had a voice that would carry and was commanding. He knew he would be punished and not lightly as he had hoped. Johh swallowed hard and blinked speaking softly, "Yes Sir."<br/><br/>Lyons furrowed his brow and clenched his teeth a few time, "Kate was forced out of the way by Alyx." He points at Alyx, "He had to prevent YOU from hurting her. That is absurd and uncalled for. You are to protect you SISTER from fights if possible. NOT start one!"<br/>Lyons takes a deep breath, "You force my hand at punishing you. This day everyone looks forward to. I was looking forward to seeing the house decorated, have some singing and music and Ann's tasty treats. I am angry and very disappointed in you.  You are confined to you room and will study what you have forgotten about engagement. You do not fight unless provoked and you provoked a man that can easily kill you. You will treat Alyx with respect and not challenge him. You may not insult or provoke him. I am not letting you off easy. You will not have extra duty. You broke a lot of rules and this behavior is not acceptable. l will speak to you later when I have decided punishment for you. I expect you to apologize to Alyxander and behave a gentleman. You choose to be hostile and I WILL COME DOWN VERY HARD ON YOU."<br/>Johhnathan's fist were clinched and he took a quick breath and exhaled hard in anger. That was boiling in him and he did not dare show it. He hated to be in the wrong and worse to apologize to a vamp. He felt he was superior to a pit fighter. He spoke softly, "Yes Sir. May I be dismissed?"<br/>Lyons nods, "You are dismissed."<br/>Johh stand gripping the sofa and swallowing hard his pride. He looks at the younger teen and extends his hand his expression serious. His burnt yellow eyes stare hard into Alyx violet eyes. "My apologies Aly..ax..an.der. His grip was tight before he walked quickly not looking back as hit teeth are clenched."