(The events in this mini story take place prior to Darwin's abduction and transformation into Darth Evo.)

The island was small and Lord Darwin knew all of his people. In the same way the strange Darwin valued the quiet solitude of the island most of his people were simple farmers who preferred the quiet life here, away from the mainland Japan governed peacefully by King Philip and Queen Lucinda where busy cities and towns were the norm. 

Darwin had never been good around a lot of people. They always seemed to misunderstand him and he never understood them. People were a confusing breed. Even on his own little Island, that he ruled over in the loosest possible terms supported mainly by the fact that it's people had come to love him for his constant desire to help, he often stayed away from people. But today he had to venture out. He had no choice. In the islands shoreline reports had come in of a creature living in the caves. Normally he would have instantly sought the guidance of Ruby, his councillor. Her advice always offered him comfort. However she currently was over seas visiting the Town of Blackthorn. He had no choice. He had to investigate alone.

He had considered contacting the King, asking for help from one of the generals, Kury or Kitana. He knew both he and his daughter would have supported him. But he needed to show he was worthy of his people and face this alone. And there he stood, outside the caves. "Hello?" He called out noting a strange wobble in his stomach "darwin doesn't want to hurt you". He remembered then that most animals didn't speak the human words and rolled his eyes. He did easily get mixed between humans and other animals. Slowly he walked in. His eyes didn't just adapt to the dark the genuinely grew larger allowing him clear vision, his ability to evolve at will a blessing here.

The caves ventured deeper until even his special sight became nearly useless. He relied on his sense of smell, but it was confused by the stagnant smell of water and moss. Echoing sounds filled the air, sending his heart racing. Suddenly a figure ran past him! A blur of red almost blood coloured followed it. Darwin panicked, had he chased it out? Would it now attack his people? He quickly flicked his tongue tripping up the. Creature then leapt forward catching it. He held it tight, securely as his eyes adapted. In his arms was no monster. Just a frightened looking young woman.

"Why have you been living here alone in Darwin's caves?" He asked her as the sat by a camp fire near the shore. He had provided her with clothing and food and reassured her that she was safe. The young women, Lizzy was still shaken "I...I was...am... A blood doll. Used by vampires to feed on. I escaped during a trip across the seas but didn't know where else to go. Where was safe". Her voice filled Darwin's heart with warmth. Finally he reached forward petting her head " you are safe here on Darwin's Island. Nobody will hurt you here". There was silence for a while. Occasional conversation. She appeared to settle and seem more at peace. "Would... You let me live here? I'll be a servant, anything you want?"

Darwin tilted his head. She had a look in her eyes. An innocence. It reminded him of something. Someone. Then it struck him. Kaya, his adopted mother. She had taken him in, adopted him despite his strange appearance and even stranger understanding of the world. "No, you won't serve Darwin" he took her hand "you will live with me, Darwin would like to adopt you. And be your... Um..." He blushed trying to say the word he had never used before, having never had one. Finally a tear in her eye she whispered "dad?" Darwin nodded and the two shared a warm smile.

Three weeks later Lizzy, now granted the full title of Lady Elizabeth Evo, though she still went by Lizzy sat in her room looking out if the window across the island. Soon she would visit the mainland with her new father to meet the king and queen. Her eyes were still adjusting to the light. But she shared a trait with  her new adopted father, Darwin. One way or another, she would adapt. 

(Written by lord Darwin with permission from Lizzy and Ruby. Henceforth Lizzy is to be known as Lizzy Evo, adopted daughter of Darwin.)