Gaia Storyline: Convergence

Convergence is the name of a storyline manga released July 16 2007, as part of The Secret Message which would lead up to Halloween 2k7. It shows the consequences of Ian and Rufus reuniting after being separated for so long.

Manga
A title page gives a brief introduction: ''After the attempt on his life, Ian had not returned to work at his shop. With the sniper still at large, it seemed as if things might never return to normal. The streets were filled with gossip and suspicion about Ian and the shootings but no real facts had surfaced... until now.''

Midnight in Durem, and Edmund was relaxing in his home, drinking tea and reading a book. He heard someone outside, and managed to escape from harm before the sniper took a shot, which ended up putting a fatal hole through his teacup.

That same night on the Isle de Gambino, Ian slept in his room in Gambino Mansion, decorated with pictures of Sasha, Rina and Peyo, dreaming of Sasha until he was awoken by a noise and a pair of eyes at his window. He screamed, but Rufus called out to him, tapping on the glass. Ian opened the window and the pair were reunited after so many months apart. Ian attempted to celebrate with some Dancey Dancey, but Rufus was adamant that it was no time for it. Sitting down on the bed to talk, Rufus told Ian he looked terrible, and asked if he was keeping up with his treatments. Ian said he was and that he was due for another the next day, but they were having less and less effect. Rufus wanted Ian to come back to work at the shop, saying he couldn't hide forever. Ian hoped Edmund and Gambino would sort it out once and for all.

Meanwhile, Edmund was at Gambino Mansion, knocking on the door until Johnny answered. He invited his friend inside and asked what the matter was. Edmund explained that a shot was taken at him in his own home, and they discussed what it all meant. Whoever was sniping at them wanted them scared until one of them would crack and explain the secrets of G CORP. Edmund said that they had to keep Ian close as he knew of the "serum", and Johnny was explaining that he hadn't let him out of his sight when he was cut short by loud music. Ian and Rufus had resumed their Dancey Dancey, and Johnny was so angry about Rufus being in the house that he smashed Ian's record player. Edmund explained that it was no time for Dancey Dancey, and someone could have followed him to the room. A pair of glowing red eyes were at the window, and a hand reached in in an attempt to grab Ian. Edmund exclaimed that he had left the window open, and proceeded to slam the window down on the intruder's arm and kick the window out, sending the visitor plunging down the side of the building, although this was flawed logic on Edmund's behalf because this left the window remaining smashed and wide open. Edmund explained that it wasn't safe to remain there, and they must get to the bunker to administer Ian's treatment. Rufus was separated from Ian again as the three were watched by the Vampire Zhivago.