The King, The Enemy, and the Wars[Sequel to The Slayer]

Chapter 20

Luke and I saw Jason and Greg in the library and tapped on the window for them to let us in. Once inside we put the gifts on the table with the others. I went to go get Trace and his father, while Luke took Alex to play upstairs. Once we were all in the library I whispered Luke's name knowing he would hear. Hearing Luke and Alex walking down the stairs we all hid besides Trace who sat on the couch. When Luke opened the door we all yelled "Happy Birthday Alex!" and his face was priceless.

"Thank you all so much!" Alex said with a huge grin.

                Alex and Luke made their way in the room and Alex sat down in the chair in front of the circular table and looked at all of us for permission to open his gifts. Jason nodded, and Alex tore the first gift open; it was one of Jason's. It was a signed t-shirt with all his favorite actors and actresses, all wishing Alex a happy birthday. Alex jumped up and down with joy, and hugged Jason thanking him.

"You still have more," Jason reminded Alex.

               Alex set the t-shirt down and opened the next present, it was Luke and I's. It was a remote control car. Alex squealed with delight and hugged both of us, thanking us. He then proceeded to open the last two from Jason.  Jason got Alex all his favorite DVD's signed with the main actors from the movies. Alex started tearing up from joy at this point. He then opened the last present which was a ticket to L.A. Alex looked at Jason with bewilderment.

"I thought maybe you would like to visit some sets in L.A. with me over break," Jason said.

"Thank you!" Alex said hugging Jason and not letting him go.

                The cook came in with the cake and we all sang happy birthday to Alex. Blowing the candles out he thanked us all again.

"Thank you. Really you don't know how much this all means to me; not just the gifts but that you celebrated my birthday with me. I missed this, thank you," Alex said.

                Trace's father looked confused but didn’t say anything. We all knew what Alex was saying though, and he was so happy. It was great to see him this way.

"So who wants to watch movies and eat cake with me?" Alex asked.

"It's the morning Alex," I noted.

"You don't have to eat cake if you don't want, but I want to."

"Okay, well I will watch a movie with you."

                Alex started to put the film in and Trace's father, Jason and Greg left, which left Luke, Trace, Alex and me.

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                Walking into the kitchen Jason called me aside.

"Yeah?"

"I know you are leaving for Transylvania on Monday but would you mind if Alex were to join you?" Jason asked.

"You want him to go with me?" I asked in shock.

"Alex…he wants to go to Transylvania to see Andrew, he really misses him, and I was hoping that maybe he could tag along," Jason hoped.

"Sure, why not. I am sure Andrew would be thrilled to see him again," I said.

"Thank you," Jason said then sat down at the kitchen table with the paper.

                The rest of the day was relaxed to my surprise. Finally this house was calm; everyone did their own thing and enjoyed themselves with no drama. I for one was happy to be here even if Violet was not hanging with me all the time. She and Luke did get together…which I was fine with.  During the evening we all sat down in the dining room for dinner. Jason's chef prepared a very fancy dinner, one that would cost a fortune if we went out.