But he also understood that although Rainbow had her own bloodline, the generational gap between them was far too great to be considered "relatives"; it could only be said that there was a faint blood connection..
Moreover, within Rainbow runs an even more noble and powerful Phoenix bloodline. Although that trace of Phoenix blood is too diluted to achieve an atavistic transformation, it undeniably exists.
The Sky Piercing Black Eagle was somewhat worried that Rainbow might only recognize its Phoenix ancestry and look down upon the Sky Piercing Black Eagle lineage. Therefore, he never sought to establish a familial relationship with Rainbow, choosing instead to help quietly.
But now, Rainbow's acknowledgment of him as "Ancestor" clarified everything.
The Sky Piercing Black Eagle felt the greatest comfort.
"Good, you will always be my dear child..." The Sky Piercing Black Eagle, filled with emotion, continued to gently stroke Rainbow's head.
