New World [Gay Chandler Riggs/1D fusion fanfic]

Chapter 21

Cole's POV

I've only seen Pops cry twice; once at my eighteenth birthday since my sister wasn't there and right now. He sobbed openly and kissed my sister all over her cheeks; Ana's eyes met mine and she rolled them, but I could tell she was just as happy and relieved as Pops was. Ana was in the middle of a group hug between all of us, except for Chandler who just stood off the the side, confused.

"Chandler this is my twin sister, Anastasia this is my boyfriend Chandler" I said, finally pulling away from the hug. Ana nodded at him, not able to do much else. Ana, however, quickly wiggled free from the hug and stood up as the soldiers came back; escorting Eric and Kaitlyn, who held the baby, while carrying Jordan and Aurora over their shoulders.

"These two resisted, so we used electro-darts per your orders, Lieutenant" one of the soldiers said, dropping Jordan like he was a sack of potatoes. "Electro-darts are militarized versions of tasers" Ana explained before turning to the soldiers "Support the perimeter, we have a Phoenix en route" they all saluted and scattered.

"How did you become an officer?" I asked as Pops wiped his face. Ana smiled "What, after me bullying you for seventeen years you don't think I can boss people around?". "Where's Niall? Is Niall with you too?" Zayn asked. Ana's smile fell and she looked away, with a deep sigh she started to tell us the story.

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Ana's POV

I disembarked from the plane after the short flight from Doncaster to Dublin; after spending most of the autumn with my aunt I was excited to get back home to the states. Cole was going to a university next year, obviously, since he was so smart; I however didn't have a plan. My aunt Charlotte, Pop's little sister, offered for me to live with her and her family so I could attend my last year of school here in England to give me a different perspective...or something.

I had a plane transfer, from Doncaster to Dublin with the destination of Los Angeles. I found Uncle Niall waiting for me, but with bags surprisingly. "Going somewhere and leaving me with Sophia?" I teased as I walked up to him. He chuckled "I changed our flights around, instead of leaving tomorrow we leave in" he checked his watch "three hours".

"Really? You can just do that? What about your work?" I asked. Niall chuckled "I own golf courses Ana; the worst that can happen is that the grass doesn't get watered, and that's why I have staff". He placed a fatherly hand around my shoulders "Let's get checked in and we'll get some lunch alright?"

Uncle Niall and I sat in a restaurant at the airport "So how is Sophia?" I asked as I took a bite of my burger. Uncle Niall nodded still chewing on his steak and potatoes "Good, can you keep a secret?" he asked as he leaned forward and lowered his voice "After I come back to Ireland after New Year's, I'm going to propose. Her and I have been dating for nine years and recently she's been dropping huge hints" he said with a smile.

"Oh congratulations! I'm so happy, I love Sophia, she's so nice!" I said, genuinely happy for him. Uncle Niall smiled "She went back to see her family in Austria for the holidays so I made sure my return date is the day before her's; my plan is to surprise her at the airport with a sign that says "Future Mrs. Horan" along with the ring. "That's so romantic" I sighed.

We chatted for a while before boarding our flight, since Uncle Niall bought these tickets; we sat in first class. "So how is everyone doing?" He asked as we buckled into our seats, I nodded "Good, Cole called me earlier and said that our parents are finally letting us have dogs, he was so excited". Uncle Niall chuckled, but glanced at me from the food and drinks menu when he saw I didn't return the smile "Are you?" he asked.

I sighed "Kinda, but since I'm living in Doncaster with my aunt I'll only be able to see my dog for like two weeks". Uncle Niall ordered a drink along with a soda for me from the flight attendant before scratching his chin and saying "That is an issue, I'm sure everything will work itself out though".