Ellie Barbara Stinson was not an average 5-year-old.

She didn't wear dresses that often,she'd wear suits like her father, kids would play on the playground or tag with each other,But Ellie played 'adventure' on the playground by herself. Most little girls loved Frozen and Elsa,But she liked Pixar Movies and Merida.

She sat at the small table in the classroom and drew a picture with her legs folded under the table. Ellie and Lily were waiting for Robin to pick her up from school so she would bring her to her house where Barney picks her up. Ellie loved Robin as much as she loved her father because she was more of a mother to never knew if she had a mother.

Lily bent down to wear Ellie was sitting.''Hey,Ellie''Lily said to her,''what are you drawing?''.''A castle''Ellie castle was colored in rainbow colors on a blue bridge with people including the king and princess in it.A green dragon is shown in the water drawn underneath the bridge.

''Why is there a dragon there?''Lily asked.

''He's a good dragon so he's apart of the kingdom''she came in and Ellie put on her coat and backpack.''Wait,Aunt Lily,can I hang up my drawing in the classroom?''asked Ellie.''Sure,sweetie''Lily said as she took the drawing and put it on her desk.''Ellie,why won't you wait in the hall so me and Aunt Robin talk?''Robin asked Ellie. Ellie did what she was told. ''You seem to be really nice doing this for Barney'' said Lily.''Well,he's my friend and besides Ellie's a sweet kid''Robin said,''She really keeps me company''.

''Anyway,I hope you two have fun''said Lily.''We will''replied Robin as Ellie skipped down the hall.

When Robin and Ellie got to Robin's apartment,They played Monopoly while they ate pizza.''I like coming to your house''said Ellie. ''Thank you''said Robin as she drank her liked it when the dogs were in the room. To her,they were ones of the best parts of Robin's 's my

''So,what happened in school?''Robin asked.

''Everyone calls me a Barbie doll because my middle name is Barbara and I have blonde hair''

''I don't see anything wrong with it''replied Robin,''Barbie's pretty,don't you think?''

''No,Barbie's ugly''she said,''She has too many mascara and lipstick on''

''Well,I think you would be prettier than Barbie''Robin told her,''I mean than a blonde chick that has multiple cars and friends than her boyfriend''

Then,Barney walked in and Ellie jumped in his arms.''How's my little princess?''Barney asked. ''Great''she said,''Me and Aunt Robin ordered pizza and I won at Monopoly''.

''So it sounds like you had a heck of a night,did you?''he asked.

''It was legendary!''she exclaimed.

''I was able to keep her occupied''added Robin.

''Aunt Robin,can we stay for another while longer?''

''Sorry,sweetie,But Aunt Robin's busy''said Barney.

''Can she come with us to the zoo on Saturday?''she asked.

''Sure''Barney turned to Robin and she agreed.

''Elle,go get your coat and backpack''Barney told Ellie before he turned to Robin,''You two had fun?''

''Hey,it wasn't easy watching a kid that wouldn't stop talking about Doctor Who''she said.

''Trust me,if you that ever shows,she would stay glued to it''added laughed.

''So I'll see you then''

'' ,I have a lot to do which means I'm on Dad duties''

Robin chuckled,''Ok,Stinson''.

Barney tucked Ellie in bed and knelt beside her.'' What's wrong, sweetheart?'' Barney asked worriedly. Her blue and green eyes met with his. Ellie was born with heterochromia . ''Everyone has a mom, except me'' she said. Barney felt guilty as when she mentioned about this. ''Ellie, not everyone has a mom'' Barney explained, ''I never knew my dad''.

''That's different'' Ellie pouted.

''Listen'' said Barney ,'' I know it's hard for you without a mom, it's harder on me, But you're sticking with me''

''Right!''

Barney began to think back to when Ellie was born and that her mother, Number 31,was the last girl that he ever picked up. To him, Ellie was his gift that was bought to him.

He played with Ellie's hair and kept his eyes fixated with Ellie's until she fell asleep.