The First Times

First Birthday

Right after the initial scare of Hallowe'en, Nico and Will had something else to worry about.

Ana's first birthday with them was in fifteen days!

The first thing they did was make their parents swear, so swear and super swear that they wouldn't be absent from the celebration. Then, they made them swear they wouldn't cause any mess or leave early or outdo themselves or even argue between themselves! Naomi didn't care much, as long as she could spend time with them.

Apollo and Hades were two different stories.

Apollo wanted to go with a bang, call the Muses and even hire some big celebrity to entertain them. Will almost had a heart attack when he heard the plans. Hades, though not that extravagant, wanted to help with the organization, but his ideas were outdated and kind of down creepy. Nico simply shook his head in desperation.

In the end, both gods had to simply fulfill the task of guests and loving grandparents who brought presents and have a good time. Apollo asked if he could bring someone and Will prohibited, mainly because he didn't want to see his Dad's new conquer. Hades did the same request, but was more of knowing if Persephone could be trusted with the girl.

Ana was ignorant with all this. She had kept herself busy with homework and tests, as she didn't want to think in presents and parties. Her parents already spoil her enough and she didn't have enough friends to invite to a party. She knew her Dad and Papà will want to make a deal out of it, but she was hoping for a tea party and that's it.

She woke up the day she was turning nine years very sleepy and tired. She was surprised the alarm clock hadn't sounded, but she got dressed for school and looked at herself in the mirror. She didn't feel like she was nine. She looked the same as yesterday. Shrugging, she opened the door of her room and gasped at the sight.

The entire apartment had been redecorated with banners and flowers around. The number nine was around the place, on mirrors, on walls and even on doors! It was a nine party! Still surprised, she walked to the kitchen and her Dad and Papà were waiting for her, both with their hands on their backs and smiling.

"Happy birthday, Principessa." Nico greeted her. Ana blushed and run to hug her parents' legs, happy they hadn't forgotten her birthday. After they were released, they knelt in front of her, smiling. "Ready?"

"For what, Papà?" She asked, confused. She had everything she wanted.

"Well, you have to pick..." Will explained, smirking. "One of us has a present and one of us has a cake... Choose and we'll see what happens..." Ana stared at her parents and put a thinking face. Both options were good, but she had to pick one. Frowning, not knowing what she was going to get, she pointed at Will, who pulled a small cupcake from behind him with a candle.

"You know what that means..." Nico chuckled, showing a small orange box with a bow. Giggling, Ana grabbed Will's cupcake and offered it to him. "Ana, you're suppose to blow the candle..." He reminded her, who shook her head.

"I want Dad to make the wish!" She insisted. The grown ups shared a look and shrugged before Will closed his eyes and blew the candle. Ana immediately celebrated that fact.

"Yay!" She clapped before biting the chocolate-frosting-vanilla cupcake. She offered some to Nico, who took a bite and then, Will took a bite of it, finishing it. Ana smiled and cleaned her fingers before kissing both their cheeks. "Best birthday ever!"

"But the day is not even over!" Will pouted, surprising Ana, who opened her eyes wide. "Today, someone special will take you to school..."

"Who? Who?" Ana wanted to know, jumping in her place. Right at that second, the door bell rang and Nico went to get it, before coming back with... "Grandma!!" Ana rushed to hug her, while Naomi picked her up, twirling her around and laughing along. "You gonna take me to school today?"

"Why, of course!" Naomi complied, she was there for that. "And maybe, you get a surprise when you get out too..." Ana's eyes couldn't be bigger.

"More surprises...?" She whispered, before her little eyes began to water and sob in her grandmother's arms. Neither Will or Nico expected this reaction, but Naomi was handling it like a pro, rubbing the little girl's back and whispering things in her ear. "Thank you..."

"Thank your Dad and Papà, sweetie... They planned this whole day for you." Ana didn't need to be told twice and went to hug her parents tight to her. She was hugging to tight, Will feared she would get stuck to them. Not that he minded much about it. Will could notice how Nico was trying to keep it together for her, but he was getting emotional too.

"Thank you. This is the best birthday ever!"

"You're more than welcome, sweetie..." Will assured her, rubbing her back before wiping the tears off her eyes. "Now, why don't we have a special breakfast before Grandma takes you to school?" Ana nodded and went to get her apron, to Naomi's immense surprise.

"Should she be cooking?" Naomi looked at her son and son-in-law, confused. Nico simply smirked.

"It's a special occasion and we have to eat a special breakfast..." Was the reply the woman got, specially since they were both helping her. She thought of the old saying and, with a defeated smile, decided to join them.

If you can't beat them, join them!

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Just in case your math is going wrong, Ana's birthday is November 15th.

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Good morning/afternoon/evening

I know is late, but I woke up late, sue me, guys! Hehe!

I have nothing much to share with you guys today, except that last night was the inauguration of the Youth Olympic Games, a celebration that Buenos Aires is hosting and started last night! My insides are having a debate about it, because for one, I'm all in favor of sports and unification and the sorts, but... do you really need to block practically all access towards downtown for it?!

An internal debate.

Anyway! Today's chapter is The First Times, as you can see... But tomorrow! I have a special story for tomorrow, as tomorrow is a special day for me... *wink wink*. Also! I have already the birthday presents of this month... and next! (you guys know who you are!) I have to speed up for Christmas and get ready new stories for New Year! Any recommendation of which couple to use? PM me or comment!

I'll see you guys next weekend!
xoxo, SilverHuntresses