THIS IS A HORRIBLE A/N.

First, I will give you a filler of the sequel to this story, to keep you all in a good mood. Bearing in mind that I do not own the 39 Clues.

"But I don't see why YOU are unwilling to change your last name. I'm giving you a chance to climb out of your 'Cobra' status. Imagine!"

"Daniel, I will have you know that the Kabra's are descended from aristocratic blood."

"Amy changed her name."

"Amy is a colour-blind peasant. Well, smart enough to change her last name to 'Kabra', of course. Anybody would kill to be a Kabra."

"I wouldn't."

"You are not... a normal person. You don't count."

"Whatever! JUST CHANGE YOUR LAST NAME!"

"I WILL NOT!"

"WHY, YOU LITTLE-"

"WHAT? WHAT? HUH?"

(*sound of door being opened*)

"Do both of you mind keeping it down? Amy and I are trying to decide on a baby's name and both of you are definitely not helping."

(*sound of door being slammed*)

"Touchy, isn't he?"

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NOW for the author's note.

I have taken part in a competition organised by i love books dot com and would like to garner votes through face book. I'm exceedingly sorry that I'm not able to update right now, but I'm concentrating on this.

In short, please vote for me.

Steps:

Log on to face book.

Go to the search bar, type in i love books . com but remove the spaces.Like the page straightaway if you have an iPhone. If you are using a normal computer go to "Story Buddy" or About- story buddy. Then like the page.

FINALLY! Vote for my story, Carnation. It is currently 3rd, as the two books above mine have posted theirs since long ago and have lots of votes.

Also vote for my other stories, "Diamond necklace" and "The Cleaner". A big thank you.

Share the story/page/link with friends and family, getting them to share it as well!

So, some of you might be thinking, "so what's my incentive"?

First, I will get an iPad if I win. Add that to my limited internet access, and you get... MORE FREQUENT UPDATES!

Also, if I get above 95 votes (I now have around 74) within the next three days, I will post the rest of the sequel by next week.

Thirdly, if you voted (I trust you. Don't abuse it, please .), drop me a review on this story or a personal message, and I will leave you a shout out.

Lastly, if you voted AND shared, or managed to get two others to vote (Still trusting you guys, no abuse... .), drop me a review on this story or leave a personal message. You get a chapter dedicated to you. And RoselleAutumnSunrise will leave you a shout out. And I will be eternally grateful.

Thank you guys, you're all my favourites! So...Log on to face book now.

Love, Wicked.