Chapter Three: Sunday Chills!
Kacey and Jay raced down laughing causing their father Percy to chuckle as it brought memories when they were just kids playing as he set three plates for them, steak fry, mixed vegetables, and steam rice with their drinks—Ginger Ale, Coke, Nestea Ice Tea (Lemon) or Sprite it was a big welcome party just for the family which was exactly what Kacey wanted. After seeing the music, dance studio, a library full of books of knowledge and there was also a gym with loads of equipment that you'll see in the gym with a punch bag, there was even a boxing ring for boxing, even kick-boxing if necessary.
"So, what do you think of the house so far?" Jay asked noticing his sister's expression in awe.
Kacey snaps out of her thoughts "I'm not going to lie Kuya… this place is unbelievable. It reminds me of those houses back in LA well—Malibu if we're being honest except this place isn't a gated community but, a safe neighborhood with a gate around the house,"
"Really?" Jay answered with a surprise tone on his face "You and mom live in a gated community with Bowie and the twins,"
"Well yeah… when mom and Bowie got married we—moved to a gated community in Malibu with the twins since the baby coming we need a bigger space…" Kacey drifted off noticing my brother's tone "Didn't mom tell you that we moved?" she asked.
"She did… she just failed to mention that it was a gated community that's all," Jay gave a strain smile which left my face expression to fall which he noticed and gave a tiredly sigh "I guess we're not the ones who moved away to a new place huh nugget…with the baby coming I can understand why they'd wanted to move a bigger place… " he gave a stressful sigh "I'm glad she's happy now…" he explained; Kacey gave a soft smile after she gave him a hug knowing that they sort of drifted apart but, eventually they reconciled and reconnected their relationship sort of which made her a bit better.
Once we exit the hallway that was connected between the family room and the dining room which was by the stairway where it automatically opened—that's where Kacey saw another door that connected to the garage—dad opened the garage revealing brand new cars—BMV sports car that we rode yesterday when she arrived to the airport, another sports car which was Acura MDX which I assumed that's another car of Jay's then a Toyota trunk which was my dad's, then the cruiser then when I looked at the other side of the garage—it was a new—well new to me anyway KIA SOUL car; it was purple with sapphire blue and black strips on the side; the front was a 'V' shape with a hello kitty tattoo on the tilted black windows. I couldn't help but, squeal happily running to my dad and my older brother Jay when they both chuckled at my surprise.
"You got me a car," Kacey exclaimed causing them to chuckle "Not just any car but, a KIA SOUL with a 4.5 engine, that runs at least 130 mph per hour, with a stereo system with blue shades of light in the back, the color of the car is purple shade the exactly purple that I wanted with sapphire blue and black on the sides with brand new wheels, and it's 5 seaters with extra room in the back—and the windows are titled black OMG?! Is that Hello Kitty?! This is the best car ever! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you daddy!" as I hugged my dad "Thank you Jay-Jay! I love it!? I can't believe you got me a car?!" she exclaimed.
"Does that mean you love it," dad asked.
"Are you kidding this is the best car ever," Kacey exclaimed "Way better than Bowie and mama bought me back home,"
"Bowie and mom bought you a car…" Jay slowly stated to say with a raise eyebrow as his face fell on the news.
"Well yeah how else would I be able to school back home," Kacey asked as I saw their faces fell "Not that it was his idea or anything it was mostly mom though— "she quickly correct myself "But, this car is amazing. They both me a BMV minivan like yours Jay but, my car is blue," she explained.
"Oh…" Dad murmured "Of course your mother would buy you a car," he sighed at this muttered under his breath.
"Daddy just because mom got me a car that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the gesture this is perfect. I know you bought this as a homecoming gift but, this is awesome! Now I have two cars one here and one back home with mama so it's a win-win okay. I really love this daddy really I do," Kacey assured him.
"I know princess," Dad murmured hugging me close "Well we should grab the rest of your luggage's; it only took one trip as we divided between my stuff upstairs. I got the west side bedroom that faced the backyard where the woods were while Ty's room was next to mine next to me in the east side as I started to unpack half of my stuff—it was a lot of stuff I know but, I made it a priority to rearrange my room under a week that was until my dad called us for dinner.
"Wow daddy this smells great," Kacey greeted her dad with a kiss after she quickly changed after being a bit drenched from the rain into a blue with a wolf logo on the front howling on the moon shape like the one in her bedroom walls long sleeve, pajamas bottoms with slipper boots and had a jacket on since it was freezing out due to the rain.
"Thanks princess, I hope you don't mind your brother has a huge appetite when it comes with food," their father Percy answered.
Jayden playfully glared at their dad who gave a 'you know it's true Jay' look causing him to sigh and just ate his steak in silence.
"So, what do you think of the food princess," their father Percy asked eating his food.
Kacey swallowed before answering "This is delicious not to burnt or anything just right," then drink her cup of ginger ale since her stomach wasn't feeling a bit well but, ignored that feeling that someone was watching from the kitchen window but, tried to ignore it. That was until they heard thunder sounds causing Kacey to nearly jump with a yelp and heard a knock on the door that startled poor Kacey to the floor that left her dad and Jay widen their eyes in horror rushing over to their aid hearing a painful groan.
"Oh man Kacey are you okay," Jay rushed over to his sister's side.
Kacey waved it off "Yeah, yeah I'm fine but, you might want to answer the door Jay—someone's there," she murmured.
Jay blinked his eyes helping Kacey up and answered the door revealing a young man that Kacey doesn't recognize that left her to rub the sore spot on her hips—however Jay blocked the door so Kacey couldn't really see who it was.
"Hey uh Kacey I'll be right back alright," Jay murmured.
Kacey was about to protest but, their dad Percy waved it off "Be careful it's pouring out Jay," he says.
"Sure pop," Jay murmured grabbing his rain coat closing the door then popped his head out of the door "Oh and nugget…"
"Yeah…."
"Try not to hurt yourself when you unpack huh?"
Kacey blinked her eyes owlish about to ask but, he was already gone then looked at her dad who shrugged at this.
Kacey sighed "Well that was rude… I wonder who he was talking too?" she murmured.
"Just some of the kids from the reservation—don't even worry about it too much princess hmm? Your brother will be fine he knows the kids and the woods better than most people in this town well," their father Percy answered.
"If you say so…" Kacey murmured.
In the other side of the house—deep into the woods where Jayden 'Jay' met up with Zander, Kirby and Jake with Alex and Scott. Jay looked at the house making sure his sister wasn't eavesdropping being the curious cat that she was.
Jay's P.O.V.
As soon as we're in the clearing I leaned against the trees "What's up guys you know I'm going to be busy all weekend because my sister arrived here today right…?" I drifted off narrowing my eyes at my friends.
"Yeah, yeah, we know," Alex waved it off "We just wanted to let you know the forest is clear that's all,"
"And you couldn't tell me this in Monday because…?" I asked in disbelief.
"Apparently these three are curious about your sister since Zander here saw her when you were on the road," Scott gesturing Zander putting his arm around the kid which he scowled.
I raised my eyebrow at this crossing my arms while Zander shifted uncomfortable "Is that right… when did you see her?"
"You guys passed by the movie theatres when we were about to head inside to watch a movie and that's when— "Zander drifted off clearing his throat noticing he's a bit uncomfortable "That's when I saw her… coach…you guys were there heading to Jack in the Box at the time" he mumbled under his breath.
"Huh…" I swallowed at this remembering that look that my sister Kacey had but, I couldn't be sure—I recognized it but, I can't remember what it was... "And…?" I asked.
"And what… she's—she seems… okay…" Zander murmured under his breath.
"Liar," Jake coughed uncomfortable.
"Shut up JJ," Zander scowled.
"Am I missing something here," I asked raising my eyebrow at them.
"Nope nothing at all coach, I just… "Zander drifted off with a conflicted look "Never mind," he murmured.
"Zander…" I warned him "What did you do…"
"Who me? … I haven't done anything coach," Zander denied and felt like I offended the kid or something; I couldn't really tell since it was dark out deep into the woods.
"Are you lying me?" I sternly asked.
"No sir," Zander murmured.
I stared at him for a long moment then sighed "Alright— "I'll pretend to go along with whatever he's hiding—the last thing I need was my sister finding out about this huge secret I'm hiding right now and rapidly changed the subject "Do you need me to patrol with you guys tonight?"
"Do you think you could…?" Scott asked gesturing that my sister was inside the house.
I shrugged "What she doesn't know what hurt her… don't get me wrong I'm happy that my baby sister is home but, there's a lot of things that my dad and I both agreed to not have her involve in this life… we won't force her into it… we want her to have a normal life, go to college with a degree and hopefully not getting married in a young age with kids on her own… that's all you need to know so do you guys need my help or not because my sister and my pop are waiting for me although my pop is probably distracting my sister until I get back," I explained.
"Yeah, we might need another to help out we can split up in groups—me, you and Scott while Zander, Jake and Kirby on the other so that way it wouldn't leave either of us tired when we go to school—the pups need to go to school Jay," Alex drifted off; Zander, Kirby and Jake stared at him in disbelief 'who are you calling us pups' looks which left Alex to roll their eyes "And besides… they also have homework they need to work out for tomorrow since it's due during the week," he shrugged.
"How did you— "Jake squinted his eyes at Alex—who happens to be Hayley's, Otto and Sam's older brother, my best friend and co-worker leaning against the tree as if he knew his dark secret "How did you know we had homework?"
"A little birdie told me," Alex smirked causing Jake to groan knowing it was Hayley knowing how close she is with her brothers.
Jake stared at Alex for a long moment "Hales told you didn't she… "he accused him "She told you that I—that I— "he was struggling with something "That I—have puppy dog pajamas with hearts on it that says, 'I Woof You' that I got from my nana, didn't she?"
"Puppy dog pajamas…" Zander stared at Jake with a weird look "Now why in the world would Hayley know about that…?"
"Yeah … Jake … and what puppy dog pajamas are you talking about…?" Alex asked weirdly staring at Jake.
Jake flushed "N-N-nothing," he quickly murmured "So… she hasn't told you that I— "he gestured himself causing Alex to give a blank look.
"I never said it was my sister Hayley now did I…" Alex gave a scary smirk causing Jake to gulp nervously "Now what's this I hear you have puppy dog pajamas?...the only thing I can think of—was that Hayley has the exactly same thing except … it's not in the men's section it's a sleepwear gown that she bought a few weeks ago—" he was now face to face towards Jake causing the guys to snicker while Jake flushed "Gotcha red handed… no one told me that you had homework I figured that one on my own when it has nothing to do with my sister…" he explained causing Jake to pale.
"Awe man," Jake whined "If Hales didn't you then—then that means I just— "and swore under his breath causing the guys to laugh until they heard someone calling for me.
"Jay…" I heard my sister in the background causing us to freeze "Jay-Jay are you out there?" she asked.
"Shit…" I swore under my breath as the guys instantly transformed hiding in the shadows watching behind the bushes "Stay still and don't make any sounds," as they all nodded in agreement.
[no answer] …
"Jay-Jay…. hello… "Kacey whispered—she was using her flashlight scanning around for me "Dodger… are you out there…where are you?"
I decided to come out of the shadows—blocking the light away from my eyes as she lowered her flashlight down "Nugget what are you doing here? I thought I told you not to go to the woods by yourself unless you're with me or pop?" I scolded my sister where I could've sworn I heard Zander chuckle under his breath where I gave a quick glare that he quickly shut up coughing awkwardly looking away in his wolf form.
Kacey sighed as she was now in front of me—she had her hair up wrapping herself in her raincoat "I know…" she murmured bowing her head sadly as I gave a soften look "I know I just… I couldn't sleep and got curious why you were in the woods by yourself… you were taking so long and I got worried daddy told me you'll be fine but, I couldn't help myself…" she whispered.
I sighed knowing my sister being the 'curious cat' that she was "You couldn't sleep huh…despite how it's only—10:45 in the evening where you could've been sleeping for all I know" I drifted off as she nodded eagerly "And decided to go to the woods despite how I warned you not to go off by yourself without pop and I—yet you did it anyway—sure what a great first night for you to wander off into the woods where you could've been killed by—by bears for all we know," he sarcastically replied.
Kacey bowed my head with a sad puppy dog look which I sighed knowing I couldn't be mad at her "It's not my fault I can't sleep— "she huffed "And besides… that's not all I was doing you know… I was sketching something…that I got distracted by the drawing on my bedroom wall" she drifted off "Then I remembered you were still out here so I decided to come here and get you home although … back home in Malibu there's no woods in California unless you're going to Lakewood or something," she sighed stretching her neck a bit putting her umbrella down that her tang top was raised up showing her flat stomach where I could've sworn she had a belly button ring that had a moon shape with a wolf on it "Although if we're really being honest by going to the woods or the mountains full of snow that would be in Big Bear Mountain and that's like 8 hours away from the sunlight and I happen to love the sun where you get to snowboard, skiing etc not that it would've be fun because I'm sure I'll find something to do in this town," she sighed while Alex, Scott, Jake, Kirby especially Zander eyebrows raised up her top as her flat stomach was showing while stretching "So… since we're already here… what are you even doing anyway?" she asked.
"What makes you think I'm doing anything?" I asked casually at this.
"Jay-Jay you been out here since dinner although—that was 3 hours ago and— "Kacey drifted off then got suspicious "Wait please don't tell me you're not smoking, are you?" she asked.
I widen my eyes in shock "What? Me smoking. No, I don't smoke Kacey—I'm just you know hanging out with the guys…?" I drifted off.
"The guys…. there's no one out here except us," Kacey argued back.
It's a good thing it's still pitch dark—late in the evening giving Scott and Alex 'Help me out here guys,' look as they quickly transformed, got dressed as they jumped out of the bushes causing Kacey to nearly jump but, caught herself "Who are you?" she blurted out.
"Kacey… these are my two best friends Alex Steele and Scott Martinez," I introduced my friends to my sister "They're the ones that came to the door at dinner," he quickly added.
"Oh," Kacey tone was surprise blinking her eyes owlish dumbly causing me to chuckle on her reaction "I wasn't aware you were with your friends…" she murmured.
"You never asked nugget," I shrugged.
"Ah…." Kacey murmured drifting her eyes at this spot where Zander was but, shook her head "So… which one is Alex and Scott since my flashlight is now dead that it's pitch dark so I can't see anything," she murmured.
"That's okay we have the moon to guide us and I'm Alex. James Isaac Steele but, most people call me Alex at your service, you might not remember me but, your dad is my dad's best friend. You were my sister's childhood best friend back in the day," Alex explained revealing himself under the moonlight that I could've sworn Kacey held her breath but, shook her head with a smile. Being the tallest out of my friends—Alex had blonde hair with spikes, blue t-shirt with a beanie hat and jeans with ocean blue eyes with a charming smile.
"Nice to meet you Alex," Kacey smiled softly then something dawned to her and widen her eyes "Alex Steele… why does that name sound so familiar to me—" she muttered under her breath in French causing me to stare at her in disbelief about to answer but, was cut off "Wait, wait don't tell me Jay-Jay— I can figure it out who he—Ohhh now I remember you're that kid that used too—push me into the mud and I was wearing a purple tutu while Hales had a pink one although she insisted to get a blue one so she dyed it blue…then something about making mud pies and throwing in at Alex for being a big meanie " she drifted off furrowing her eyebrows deep in thought; Alex and I looked amused considering that did happen back when we were kids "And Jay-Jay he got really upset that he yelled at you stating that you weren't allowed to push me into the mud except him—" she gestured her thumb at me despite my dumbstruck expression on my face "Now it makes a lot of sense…now because I kept having these weird flashbacks and—she was rambling nervously about it where I gave Alex and Scott disbeliefs 'We'll talk about later once she heads back home' look as they gave a slowly nod as this "I can't believe I remember that…that's… so weird…it would explain the ballerina tutu's that I had in the back in my back of my closet although why I took ballerina I may never know I rather just take street dancing or something" she murmured shaking her thoughts as she tried to find a rock to sit—without thinking Zander in his werewolf form helped find a decent flat rock for her to sit before she can find one; I raised my eyebrow at him as he gave a sneeze 'ah-choo'
"Bless you," Kacey murmured.
Scott coughed awkwardly "Thanks," after I gave him a glower look to cover up the sneeze from Zander despite how he's in his werewolf form "Maybe your memories are coming back to you?" Scott offered "The woods has that huge effect with that kind of stuff," he grinned.
"Maybe…" Kacey murmured "I don't mean to be rude but, who are you?"
"Oh, forgive my manners I'm Scott nice to meet you Kacey—Jay here told us all about you," Scott grinned showing his teeth revealing himself—like Alex and myself Scott is also tall—with brunette hair, wore a leather jacket with a punk hair due dressing as a rock star and had black jeans with Nike shoes—he also had a beanie hat to go with his outfit as well.
Kacey blinked her eyes shaking his hand slowly—I can tell that both Alex and Scott gave a good impression on my sister; as Alex is a fae (male fairy) his powers are earth, strength of nature while Scott; being a wizard he only has a wand—but, he has that aura that you don't want to mess around with; she gave a smile "It's nice to meet you guys—" she drifted off as her eyes scanning around the woods "So you guys just decided to hang out in the woods despite how it's pouring out no less?" she asked curiously.
"Yeah, we're pretty used to this weather unlike you nugget," I tapped her on the nose playfully as she scrunched her nose adorably "And don't you worry that little pretty head of yours, speaking of sleep—you should head to bed it's late and I'll join you in a bit okay," I explained.
"That's okay," Kacey beamed kicking her feet back and forth on the flat rock "I can stay here with you Jay-Jay besides it's not even that late it's barely—11:30 I'm not even tired which it's still early for me" she sighed staring at the moon titling her head despite my protest "What? It's true... you're not the only one who stays up late so I might as well watch the stars with you because I brought my telescope since I can't see much back home with mama," she explained.
"You brought your telescope that you build when you were 12?" I asked her in disbelief "And what do you mean you stayed up late—you never stay up late before?"
"That's what you think…" Kacey sang playfully, taking out her telescope from her book bag revealing her telescope "Yes, I did, now if you don't mind I'm going to head to the beach so I can see the stars since it's so out despite the rain right now," she sighed about to head out but, I grabbed her by the waist staring at me weirdly "What are you doing?"
"You're not going through this woods by yourself," I scolded her playfully causing her to pout "Oh no don't give me that pout nugget it may work with pop, with mom, Bowie, the twins including myself—but, I outgrew from that pout of yours and it won't work with me now," he murmured.
Kacey continued to give her puppy dog pout; I tried not to give in after ten long seconds as I gave a frustrated sigh "Okay, okay… I won't stay but, I don't know if you notice but, you can see a full view clearly of the stars you don't get to see many stars living in the city…" she gave a tired yawn "And I wasn't really going to stay I just… never mind I'll just head to bed because I'm still feeling a bit jetlag from the flight… I only came out here because I got worried okay," she explained.
I soften my eyes giving my sister a huge "That's sweet nugget but, as you can say I'm fine. There's no need to worry about me I can take care of myself," I murmured.
"I know… but, you don't know what could be in those woods," Kacey gave a sweet smile "Good night see you in the morning and it was nice meeting you guys," she gave a slight wave putting her telescope inside her book bag.
"It was nice meeting you too Kacey," Alex and Scott murmured "Goodnight,"
"Goodnight see you in the morning nugget— "I drifted off agreeing with her state "And I think I know these woods better that you do nugget," which she gave a sad pout "Alright, alright enough with the pouts you and I are hanging out tomorrow just the two of us I promise okay,"
Kacey beamed "It's a plan and night guys," she murmured hugging me one last time before heading back to bed.
"Of course," I murmured kissing her on the forehead "Just head straight and you'll see the house before you know it,"
Kacey gave a nod "Okay I'll see you inside," she murmured as she headed back until we couldn't see her anymore. Once she was gone we sighed in relief.
"Is it clear to come out now," Kirby murmured hiding behind the bushes.
"Yeah, it's clear guys," I waved off "Sorry about that…I had to talk to my sister," he murmured.
Nobody's P.O.V.
"That's okay we get it coach…" Jake murmured noticing how we were quiet for our own good so he decided to make a conversation between us "So… that was your sister huh…?" he asked.
"Yeah that's her," I put my arms behind my head staring at the moon; a full moon tonight which was—unnerving but, not too much "Speaking of patrols—not only you're going double shifts around the woods but, I need you guys to keep an eye on her," Jay explained.
"What for?" Kirby asked curiously.
Jay sighed nearly pulling his hair "As much as I love my sister I have a feeling she's going to find out about what we were are—" causing the pack to widen their eyes in horror except Zander he kept his cool—"I wouldn't come pass her she's a lot smarter than people gave her credit for… and I just if she does find out about me being a werewolf including pop—I don't know what's going to happen…" he sighed stressfully "I just need you guys to watch over her away from the leeches," he growled.
"You can count on us coach," Zander calmly replied.
"Good… and make sure she's not by herself she has be accompanied by someone I have a feeling Hayley would be with her all day but, not always—which is why I changed her schedule to be in the same class as my sister so that way she won't be by herself including you three," Jay pointed out.
"You—you changed our schedules," Jake asked in disbelief.
"We can do that," Kirby asked all confuse.
"Yes, and yes—mostly because I don't trust those leeches—I know Mr. March hasn't caused any problems but, that doesn't mean I trust them around my sister—I just… I won't take any chances that's all," Jay argued back.
"Trust me those lee—vampires won't be able to go near her if I have anything to do with it," Zander growled.
Scott and Alex raised their eyebrows at him then turned to Jay who kept looking at the house "If you want to head home it's cool Jay we can take your shift around patrol if you're tired," Alex offered.
"No, I can do it— "Jay steadied his breath "I just… wanted to make sure my sister is safe that's all," he murmured.
"Trust me she's completely safe," Zander murmured.
"And how do you know that Zayne," Jake asked.
Zander shrugged "I just do come on we have to patrol the guys and I will take the west and south while you guys can take the east and north okay," he explained.
"Sounds good," Scott murmured.
Once Zander, Jake and Kirby left heading west leaving Jay alone with his two friends after being quiet for a long moment.
"Jay…"
"Yeah…."
"She won't hate you …or think you're—well you know…"
"You don't know that Scott…"
"Actually, I do," Scott sighed "Considering I thought the same thing with DJ but, apparently she's okay with me being a wizard—as much as you want to protect your little sister you're going to have to realize you have to let her make her own mistakes and let her live a little including you being a werewolf she won't hate you I know that for sure; that girl loves you as if you're hero that's never going to change Jay," he explained.
"Why would she… I'm…" Jay was struggling "You two know me better than anyone that I was struggling being a werewolf since I was turned… I just… why does it have to me…I didn't want to be an alpha… I wanted to go college and follow my dream as a music producer and yet I can't do that… I been lying to my sister this whole time—how can she not hate me," he cried out.
"You're just going to have to trust her that she won't …. You don't think I don't feel the same way about being a male fairy—at least for the fae male fairies we don't have to wear tights thank god," Alex sarcastically "Just because I'm a male fairy that doesn't mean I'm going to have all the guys where I'm from wear tights it just not how us guys roll even if it took me a long time to accept that but, I did and in time she's going to accept you at what you are…it's our in our blood Jay," he explained.
Jay sighed "Yeah… yeah I know… but, you know there's a 50% that she might be one too…. the first female in our family to become one besides Stevie of course but, still I just… I don't want her to get hurt…" he explained.
"I know man I know," Scott patted his buddy on the hug "We should get out of here before the sun comes out,"
"We have 7 hours before then," Alex sarcastically replied.
"True… but, you can never know… time flies fast here… you know that," Scott murmured.
Alex paused rethinking what he said and nodded his head in agreement as they split up to patrol then headed home to sleep.
The next morning Kacey woke up around 9:30 in the morning; she's not exactly a morning person but, remembering that she wasn't back in Malibu with her mom but, in Bella Vista with her dad and Percy; she jumped out of bed grabbed her sweater and slippers to get some breakfast as she's going to hang out with her brother Jay all day today.
Kacey looked at the mirror putting a high pony tail and headed downstairs as she was rubbing her eyes from a restless sleep as they bid good morning.
"Morning princess," their dad Percy greeted his daughter kissing on the forehead "Glad you're up hope your hungry because I made breakfast," he grinned making some scrambled eggs, toast, hot chocolate, coffee and hot tea.
Kacey smiled smelling the breakfast smell and felt herself watering over the food "Morning daddy, morning Jay-Jay," as she greeted her dad and brother who bid the same "This looks delicious what did you make daddy?" she murmured sitting in the middle next to Jay while their dad sat at the end of the table next to Kacey while Jay in the other.
"Good morning nugget you ready for today," Jay grinned passing her hot tea which she nodded eagerly at this as she's excited to hang out with her brother today "Good because I have the whole day planned, think you can keep up nugget,"
"Bring it on Dodger," Kacey smirked causing Jay to chuckle knowing his sister.
"I made your favorite; eggo's waffles with a dash of whipped cream and fruits; strawberry syrup knowing you love strawberries, then I made scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and bacon with your name on it," their dad Percy explained.
"Thanks daddy it looks delicious," Kacey murmured putting a lot of strawberry syrup on top of her waffles that her dad and Jay stared at her like she was crazy "What?... I love strawberry syrup," she shrugged.
"Oh, nothing nugget I just never seen you eat that many waffles before that's all," Jay shrugged "Which it's good because you need your appetite on what we're going to do today," he explained.
"What are we going to do anyway?" Kacey asked curiously.
"Nope, not telling all I'm going to give you is wear something comfortable including the shoes and bring you're telescope anything that you want to bring for this place because it's the best spot in this town," Jay explained
Kacey tilted her head curiously "Okay… if you say so… can my puppy chuchi come too I don't want her to be here by herself," she murmured.
"Of course, I wouldn't have any other way nugget," Jay winked.
Kacey beamed at this as they continued to eat breakfast then remembered something "Daddy?" she swallowed her breakfast before speaking "What are you going to do when chuchi and I are going to be with Jay-Jay?" she asked.
"Well your brother and I have a day off for work so I'll probably be in Rain Tree Ranch with your godfather Lars and the rest of the guys we're going to be fishing the whole day. Maybe we'll have the biggest catch of the day that we'll have it for dinner," their father Percy explained.
Kacey beamed "That sounds like fun daddy. Maybe when I'm in break from school we can go fishing like we used too," she explained.
Percy their father smiled at this "I would love that princess, I'm sure you'll have fun with your brother and let's not forget your puppy of course," he explained patting on the puppy's head gently causing her to bark in agreement.
"Well I'm going to get ready since we have a long day planned," Kacey announced clapping for her puppy "Come on chuchi it's time for us to get ready because we're going to hang out with Jay-Jay the whole day today," she explained; her puppy chuchi barked jumped into her arms.
Jay shook his head watching his sister heading upstairs until she was in the clear while Percy their dad raised his eyebrows at him.
Percy's P.O.V. (Jayden's & Kacey's dad)
"So… what did Scott and Alex wanted…? Is everything alright in the woods?" I asked in low tones as we headed to the secret room; this place was based on the areas around Bella Vista; as the head chief of this town I had update everything including the video cameras in all areas.
"Nothing to report pop," Jay murmured drifting his eyes at the doorway "Although… I don't know if you noticed but, Kacey went to the woods last night,"
I whip-splashed turning to my elder son "She did what?!" I hissed at this.
"Easy there pop," Jay assured me as I took a deep breath "She didn't stay very long she just got worried that I was in the woods so it's understanding that she would feel that way … considering the circumstances…" he murmured.
I pinched my nose "Yes, I'm very aware of that but, she could've— "I took a took breath "Was she safe?"
"She was with me and the guys—and when I mean guys she only met Scott and Alex who she remembered by the way… apparently she been getting weird flashbacks ever since she got here her … memories altered her to remember some stuff," Jay explained.
"Really… like what?" I asked.
"Nothing bad… if that's what you're thinking— "Jay sighed sitting on the arm chair "I don't know how but, it's been years but, she remembered who Alex was despite how she hasn't seen him in so long but, she remembered how Alex used to push her in the mud in her purple tutu you remember that don't you?" he explained.
I chuckled at that memory "Yeah I remember she was so upset having mud all over her new outfit… she and Hayley were trying to do their dance show from what they learned in ballet classes…" I started to drift off with a sad look "That was before…"
"Before you and mom got divorced and took Kacey with her…" Jay sadly replied.
"Yeah…." I drifted off sadly then shook my head "So …nothing happened when your sister was there right?" I asked.
"Right. She doesn't know anything …" Jay assured me as I couldn't help but, sigh in relief.
"Good… the last thing I need is … Kacey finding out … and I don't want her to hate me… because of this… I won't force her to be in this kind of life… it's one of the conditions that your mother and I discussed during our divorce…" I drifted off causing Jay to look at me in disbelief "Don't look at me like that Jay—it's like your mother and I wanted you to be a werewolf… but, it's in my side of the family where we all thought was just a legend when clearly it's not… it just skipped a generation to you…being you're a replica image of your grandfather," he explained.
Jay swallowed his words into consideration "So… mom knows…. that I'm— "he drifted off with wide eyes.
"No… she doesn't know you're a werewolf if that's what your thinking she only thinks it's a legend but, I did tell her in the beginning of our marriage there was a slight chance you could be one and after that she became very protective with both you and your sister…then … somehow along the way after your sister turned 3 years old… I didn't realize it then but, she wasn't happy here because of the gloomy atmosphere and took your sister away from us—it took me a long time to forgive her for that… taking our daughter away from us— from our family… I just didn't understand… and then after six months we been divorced that's when she apologized for being selfish and not telling me the truth in the first place—we had different belief's when it comes with certain things including the legends. And your mother didn't want that for either of you and I agreed but, I can't just ignore what my ancestors went through protecting these woods it's part of my job I couldn't just pretend it wasn't part of my job I couldn't do that and your mother—she understood why but, she just couldn't do it… your mother is a very spirited person and she needed to be near the sun—at least that's what she told me and told me to let her go… which I did… even it took me a long time to do that…" I explained.
"I know pop, I know," Jay patted me on the back where we heard Kacey yelling for us.
"Daddy… Jay-Jay where are you guys?" Kacey called for us.
"We'll be right up," Jay answered back as we headed upstairs, locking the doors behind me not wanting my baby girl to find out—not that I'm ashamed or anything but, the last thing I need was my little girl to be one of us too… although I wouldn't be against it per say—but, if things were reverse it might be.
"There you guys are— "Kacey staring at us suspiciously "Where were you guys?" she asked.
"Basement," I lied.
"The basement what for?" Kacey asked.
"We were fixing the heater since it's a bit cold in here," Jay quickly added.
Kacey stared at us for a moment then shrugged "Okay … if you say so… what time are we leaving anyway?"
"Within an hour I need to get ready and change then we can leave okay," Jay told her.
"Okay," Kacey nodded; she just got out of the shower with a towel wrapped around her head putting her puppy dog chuchi down titling her head "Do you mind watching chuchi for a few minutes daddy I have to change and do my makeup really quick and all that," she asked sweetly.
"Sure, princess anything you want," I beamed at this holding her puppy dog "You know… if you want we can go to the animal shelter and see if we can have another dog so that way she won't be by herself,"
"Really daddy that would be awesome," Kacey perked up causing me to chuckle "What kind of dogs do they have do you know?"
"Not sure— "I rubbed my chin in thought "We won't know until we get there we can go look this week if you want," I offered.
"I would love that daddy," Kacey beamed as she headed upstairs to get ready while I held her puppy chuchi who titled her head barking at me.
'Arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf," chuchi says (translation: What was that noise down there? —pointing at the secret room)
"Nothing for your pretty little head to know about," I patted her on the head.
"Arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf," chuchi says (translation: I can keep a secret poppa besides you lied to my momma so you must tell me)
I blinked my eyes at the puppy "Who's your momma?"
"Arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf," chuchi says (translation: Kacey's my momma, my poppa her daddy, and uncle Jay or Dodger if we're being honest—I already found my papa)
"And who's your papa…?" I murmured.
The puppy tilted her head "Arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf, arf," she says (translation: I don't know his name but, he has beetle brown eyes and hair like Elvis but, held back kind of way and had a black leather jacket—he must be new or something like my momma)
I furrowed my eyebrows together then realization hit me "Zander," I growled into my thoughts.
"You said something pop?" Jay asked.
I pinched my nose "Nothing son… it's nothing," I murmured.
"Okay Jay-Jay I'm ready to go," Kacey announced.
"Me too," Jay smirked offering his arm "We'll see you later pop,"
"Be careful both of you," I called over at them.
"Always am," Jay called over as he opened the door for Kacey while he walked over to the driver's seat heading out with chuchi her puppy on her lap; they both waved at me as they exit the driveway while I got ready myself and headed to Raintree Ranch.
I grabbed my jacket, gun and my hat with my scarf that Kacey gave me last Christmas which was emerald green with a dark brown wolf logo which was pretty cool; apparently my little girl bought this when she and my ex-wife Bex with new family went to a casino Pachanga and it had an Native American Reservation. Kacey really enjoyed the gift shop where you can make custom made any clothing, jewelry, etc and she picked a scarf knowing how cold it was down here. I thought it was a nice gesture; Jayden got a necklace with a werewolf on the middle with gold chains and it was cool.
Once I drove to Rain Tree Ranch that's when I saw my best friend Lars with his wife Regina which she detests the name but, most people call her either Reggie or Gina mostly Gina though—only because she was used to it once she was in her pre-teen years. Despite how they live in the reservation Reggie's dad Ray gave the ranch to Reggie knowing she'll take care of the Ranch—she grew up raising horses so it was her dream to own a ranch of her own and now she's living her dream like she was a little girl—besides being a writer she made a name of herself because of it with three kids she's living her life happily.
Her little brother Otto who's living in Hawaii—being a pro surfer he comes to visit whenever he has the time since he has a place in the Ranch as well but, being surfer pro, he should travel all over the world with Lars little brother Maurice 'Twister' who's his camera guy being best friends it tends to happen.
I parked my car on the drive way where Lars, Reggie and Sam greeted me with a wave while I put my car in park and greeted my friends.
"Hey Percy," Reggie greeted me into a hug
"Hey Gina, what's up?" I asked.
"Not much the kids are just hanging out in the beach," Reggie gesturing the kids at the beach who were having a bonfire "Where's Jay?" she asked.
"Jay is with Kacey they're heading up north to a theme park it's just them since it's been a long time since they last hung out,"
"How can we forgot you always talk about Kacey coming to live with you where is she anyway?" Sam paused for a moment "Speaking of houses how's the new house coming along with new furniture and everything. Does Kacey love the new house?"
"She does she was a little upset at first because we didn't exactly… tell her that Jay and I were moving to a new neighborhood…" I drifted off as my friends Lars, Reggie and Sam stared at me in wide eyes "I know… I know… but, in the end everything worked out so we're good… and they're at the theme park up north from here," I murmured.
"Theme park? Which one?" Lars asked as he put his arm around his wife to keep her warm which she smiled happily at this leaning her head against her husband.
"That is Jay's little secret apparently, he's been planning for this day since the minute he heard that she's coming to live with us," I smirked causing them to chuckle knowing Jay.
~*~End of Chapter Three~*~
Whooooooo I'm done with this chapter. I'm finally remembering the last chapter I stopped from which was—maybe Ch. 12 and decided to change everything so you're going to see everything complete different. I'm going to skim a few things but, other than that you're going to see how close Jay and Kacey sibling relationship are that their relationship as brother and sister will be tested especially since her dad and her brother are hiding a huge secret from her that would change everything.
