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Innocence in Camouflage

James's P.O.V

I wake up slowly with a yawn and a nudge to the side from my beautiful about to be wife, Nicole. I smile, but hide it soon because I know her and how cute she get's when she's acting childlike.

"James." She says low as if she thinks I'm still asleep. "Jamie!" She says and jumps up from her side of the bed, landing closer to me than I thought possible. I don't 'wake up' instead I mumble something and turn away from her to hide my smile. "Ah, my future husband who is crazy but loveable. The one who is a fearless fighter, well was a fearless fighter, and stealer of my heart. The one whom I play Xbox with, and whom I plan to share children with. I was thinking about 25 children all in the course of 10 years. I think it's possible. I'm sure if Jamie was up he would agree with me!" She says knowing I'm awake. I don't get up though. We already settled on a small number of children before her trick to wake me up.

"And with those children we would live on a farm." She hates animals.

"and they would be home schooled." She doesn't believe in home schooling.

"and they would milk the cows for everyone to have milk in the morning." She's lactose intolerant.

"They would run around like chickens with their heads cut off." She's a control freak.

"And they would break things, like doors and windows and someone Xbox."

I sit up straight and look at her.

"They are not touching my Xbox! Dear, I love you but you do realize that everything that you just described would be total hell for you right. I mean you hate animals, you don't believe in home schooling, your lactose intolerant, you love control, and if someone did break my Xbox you would have to deal with a very upset husband!" I say and she smiles.

"Well I guess your right. How does 1 kid in a condo by the ocean sound?" She asks and I smile reaching out to move the hair away from her eyes.

"Sounds like a plan my beautiful fiancée. Now what are we going to do today?" I ask and she leans over to rest her head on my chest as I lean back against the head boarder of the bed.

"The Park! We can go scare the birds!" She says and is up at the thought. It's excites her to scare animals. Birds, dogs, cats… you name it. She's special, in her own special way, but I love her. Life is good.

Alex's P.O.V

Annoyed I look at the playing T.V screen trying to separate myself from all the crap that's happened to me lately. I've been home for about a week now, and MI6 is already at me again. Not only that but I come home with scars from a situation that I would want to forget, and the scars are not letting me. I have nightmares and wake up in the middle of the night with my scars aching, reminding me of what I've done. I feel a twitch in my side, and automatically my hand goes to smooth out the wound. Scorpia used me as a cutting board and when I finally got rescued, I had to have stitches. Guess what most of my body is covered in now? Stitches.

I can't go back to school. I've missed so much I'm being expelled for the rest of the year. I'm going to fail if I don't find a home school program, which is unlikely going to happen now. Jack's been sent back to America, against our wishes. MI6 doesn't think it would be good for an America to be caught up in British Secrete Services. Last night was my last night with her, it was sad. We had a nice dinner and talked until we both fell asleep in her bed around 2 in the morning. I think I was asleep before her though. "Ah Alex, I see you are getting yourself comfortable. That's good, but I don't assume you'll be staying here much longer." Mrs. Jones says as she enters the lobby room I'm in. The room's walls are glass, and I'm the only one inside, but they can see all. Everyone watches me as they walk by. I'm the main showcase I guess. I haven't been getting any money though, so I guess I'm not putting on the right act. Maybe I should try harder. Gag.

"What do you mean I'm not going to stay here much longer. What do you want me to do? You've sent Jack back to America. I'm 14 (changed the age) I cant just live alone. I'm not an adult. If you haven't noticed, I'm still in school. Or well I would be, but you know what Blunt always says 'there would be no more school if you don't get out their and save the world'" I mock him and smile when I look up and he's in the doorway. "Blunt." I say bluntly. (HAHA!)

"Alex Rider, I see you have gone off the hatchet. Do I need to call someone up here to calm you down? That little attitude cant be good for the stitches." he says and smirks as I growl at him. He then pinches his nose and looks at me displeased. "And I don't talk like this"

With that note he leaves the room, Mrs. Jones in hysterics.

"Where am I going?" I ask and she clears her throat before moving on.

"We are finding you a home with someone who understands the situation. Someone who would be willing to give you assistance if needed while healing. Don't worry though, you wont be going on any missions soon. You will have the relaxation time you've always wanted. Are you enjoying your movie? Is there anything that I could call to be sent up to you?" she asks and I laugh at her sudden concern.

"No I'm fine. The movies great, it's one of my favorites." I say and she nods while getting up. She smiles back at me before leaving the doorway though.

"We know." She answers smugly, then exits.

James's P.O.V

"Nicole Honey! I'm ready to leave when you are." I yell through out the house. I hear a laugh from upstairs and hear the shower running.

"Ok baby. Let me take a shower really quickly. I'll be ready to go as soon as I'm out. It wont take long, heck I'm alone this time." She yells back and then silence invades the house.

"Darn! Why didn't she tell me it was shower day?" I mutter to myself and walk into the small kitchen to grab a cup of already brewed coffee. I take a sip and feel the headache settling. If I don't have my coffee in the mornings I'm going to have a major headache before lunch.

Let's dance in style, Let's dance for a while, Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies Hoping for the best but expecting the worst, Are you gonna drop the bomb or not? Let us die young or let us live forever, We don't have the power but we never say never, Sitting in a sandpit, Life is a short trip,The music's for the sad man,

My phone rings from the living room and I quickly but down my coffee to answer it as the chorus rolls around on JayZ's version of "Forever Young". I look at the small screen and look at the unknown number before I flip the phone open and answer it.

"Hello?" I ask and a female voice comes over the line.

"Hello. James Anderson?" The voice is small, a little higher than Nicole's, but I can tell this is trouble.

"This is him. May I help you?" I ask and turn back to walk toward the kitchen to get my coffee again.

"I'm Mrs. Jones. I'm calling about your account from the Royal and General Bank." I almost chock on the scolding black liquid.

"I don't have a bank account there. I'm sure you have the wrong person Miss. I'm sorry." I say and she cuts me off before I can tell her bye.

"Mr. Anderson. I am sure you have an account here. Now we have an appointment set for you at 9 o'clock. Be there. We will be expecting you. I'm sure if you want to keep your job you will find a way to show up. Thank you for your time Mr. Anderson. Do not be late." Then the line goes dead. I shake my head and look at the time. 8:45! CRAP! "CRAP!" I run to the sink frantically and pour the rest of the coffee down the drain and place the cup in the sink in a hurry, only stopped by a throat clearing on the other side of the kitchen. "Nicole, I'm glad your out. Look we have to go to the Royal and General bank before we go to the park. We need to be there at nine." I tell her and try to help her toward the door but she yanks her arm from my grip and gives me the woman look.

"James Louis Anderson what has gotten into you? You don't even have an account from the Royal and General. Unless you've been cheating on me! James Louis explain!" She says overreacting, as usual. Always the dramatic type.

"It's about my job baby. I would never cheat on you." I take her head in my hands to lift up her fallen chin, making her look me in the eyes. Her dad ran out on her and her mom when she was 13 years old, she has trust issues thanks to the people her mom would run around with. "Baby. I love you, and you only. No one in the world would make me happy like you do. You have to trust me." I say and she smiles before leaning in to my touch and gives me a big hug.

"Jamie! I'm so sorry. I know you would never cheat on me. I trust you! I really do. I'm sorry baby. I love you!" She says and I fold my big arms around her small body and place a kiss on her forehead.

"It's ok baby. Sorry to break up this sweet moment, but we have 10 minuets to get to the bank." I say and she grabs my hand pulling me out of the house and I manage to lock the door before she grabs me again and is on the run to the car. I laugh and climb into the drivers side while my world is riding shotgun.

Alex's P.O.V

I try to laugh at my favorite movie, I really do try but this is making me nervous. I wonder if I even know these people. Will I ever be able to talk to Jack again, what about my best friend? What about my life? Will I go to Brookland next year? This is nerve racking. I hate this waiting game! I jump a little at a loud clap that echoes though the room from the door. I look back to find the infamous Ben Daniels, my favorite person right now.

"Hey Alex." He says and comes to sit beside me. He's carrying two plastic containers that smell good. I raise up a bit to great not only him but the containers also. "I brought you food. Down Sparky. It's not going to go away." He says and hands me the one on top. I smile and open it as he sits down and opens the other one. I take in the amazing smell of a fish sandwich with fries. I take a big bite of my sandwich and end up being laughed at by Ben because I got ketchup all over my face.

"Thanks Ben, but you didn't have to do that!" I say and he smiles at me while I wipe my face. He then reaches over to ruffle my hair.

"I know, I wanted to!" I turn to the t.v hoping he didn't notice me in thought when he walked in. "You going to tell me what's bothering you yet? You were deep in thought. What's wrong?" he asks and I sigh before looking at him sadly.

"I'm nervous." I say and he raises his eyebrows confused. "I don't know who I'm going to live with. What if they use me now more than they did when I lived with Jack? I won't even know these people. Why can't I just stay with you?" I ask and he frowns at the words I should of left unspoken.

"Alex, trust me you are going to be fine. I offered for you to stay, but they turned me down, instead they gave me a mission. I wont be back for two weeks." He says and I frown at his words. I sigh before leaning over on his shoulder. I've confound in him so many times. He is my big brother, and I love him to death. "What am I going to do?" I ask and he ruffles my hair before it falls silent.

"Take Timon and Pumbas advice, don't worry." He then points to the movie playing 'The Lion King', my favorite movie.

"Yea, Hakuna Matata"