The next morning came with a rather coincidental thunderstorm. Violet softly yawned and sat up, turning her head towards a small radio clock. Eight fifty four. "Wow. I'd never thought I'd say this but yay it's morning." She giggled and stood up. Her brother stretched and lifted his head. "Morning sis. What time is it?" He yawned and rose to his feet. "It's almost nine." Sunny slowly sat up and started to giggle with her hand in her mouth. Klaus walked over and picked her up. "Morning Sunny." He sat her on the lower bed and lightly smiled. "Baba." She babbled and rested her hand in his lap. Klaus sighed and rubbed her head. "I'll be right back." Violet got up and walked out the door.

She briefly explored her new home and came across the room where Madison was sleeping. She found Mr. Poe sitting on the edge of the bed and slowly rubbing her leg. Madison was lying under the covers with a damp cloth on her forehead, still asleep. Violet slowly walked over and the banker looked up at her. "Good morning Violet. How did you sleep?" He quietly spoke up.

"Is Maddie okay?" She started to tear up a little. "She's fine. Was shaking a little last night." The girl nodded and knelt down next to her, lightly holding her hand. Madison's skin was quite cold. Her eyes slowly opened and looked around the room confused. "What happened? Where am I?" She sighed and closed her eyes. The banker removed the cloth and cleared his throat. "Ah. Good morning Maddie. You were shivering in your sleep. It was quite chilly last night. I didn't want you to come down with a cold." She blushed and slowly sat up, softly smiling. "Oh. Thank you." "Mr. Poe, May I speak to Maddie in private?" Violet stood up and curled her hair with her finger. "Of course my dear. Breakfast will be waiting on the kitchen table." He stood up and walked out the door, closing it behind him. Violet turned her head to the girl and sat down next to her.

"Morning." "Good morning." She started to tear up a little and put her arms around the teen. Madison widened her eyes at first then accepted the hug. "Are you feeling sick again Violet?" Her hand moved up and down her back. "I was so worried about you." Violet said softly and hugged her tighter. Madison sighed and patted her back. "I'm fine. I promise. Let's go get some breakfast. Sis." She winked and Violet smiled. Together, they held hands and walked towards the kitchen. "I'm glad we met." Madison smiled and looked at her. "Me..too." The fourteen year old forced a small smile. "You alright?" Violet gently kissed Madison on the lips and sighed, leaving the fifteen year old speechless. "I.." "I'm..I'm so sorry. I thought you were my real sister." She spoke in a whisper and blushed. "..that was..nice actually." "Maddie..I..I didn't mean that. I'm really sorry." "It's fine. Come on." Violet was so confused. 'Why did I do that? Was I upset? Concerned? Worried?' She gulped.

Mr. Poe was in the kitchen setting down five small bowls of oatmeal with fresh blueberries on top. Klaus was sitting in a chair with Sunny on his lap, bouncing her up and down and listening to her giggle. "We'll talk later." Madison motioned her right hand to drop the subject. "Ah there you both are. Everything going smoothly?" "Yes sir. Thank you." Madison nodded and sat down on a pull out bench beside Violet. The teens began to eat, as did Mr. Poe. "Mr. Poe?" He coughed into a napkin and cleared his throat . "Yes Klaus? What is it?" "Can we stop by the library today? I'm looking for some new books on engineering." The banker checked his watch and scratched the back of his head. "I do have to stop by the bank..The library is only a few minutes away..Yes. I don't see why not." He nodded and Klaus smiled, as did Madison and Violet.

"Thank you sir." Klaus picked up his bowl and placed it to the sink. "You need a bath Sunny." She started to cry and her brother quickly picked her up and carried her to the bathroom. "Alrighty my dears. The bank doesn't open until one so you are free to go until then." Madison and Violet sat up and put their bowls in the sink as well before walking back to Madison's bedroom. The fifteen year old went over to make the bed and looked up. "Violet? Are you okay? I'm worried about you." She looked up and blushed. "I..meant it." "Meant what?" Madison set the pillows. "When..." She started to tear up. "..I kissed you."

Madison blushed as well. "Wh.." "I didn't really have a female figure in my life besides my mom. You're very nice and I like that you accept me for who I am." There was a short pause. "I like you too. In fact, You are my only friend besides my dog." Violet closed the door and looked at the girl. There was a sense of tension in her eyes and Madison walked over to her, softly clearing her throat. "Quick?" She nodded and their lips softly met. The fifteen year old lifted the girl's arms above her head and kissed her a little rougher, slipping her tongue inside her mouth. "Oh my gosh..Maddie, I want more." Violet said in an anxious whisper. "No more than this." Madison shook her head. "Maddie..please." She looked up, a little tired. "What more do you want?" Madison sighed.

"Touch me.." Violet sighed and sat on the floor. Madison heavily sighed and looked at her. "Alright, you have to keep quiet okay?" She nodded and Madison slowly lifted her dress. "Shh..close your eyes." Violet did so and sighed. Madison's hand slowly rubbed the girl's stomach and watched as her chest rose and fell. Her fingers then moved down onto her crotch. She let out a quiet grunt.

"Maddie..please..make..me.." "Violet, no. I'm serious." She started to tear up. "Stop." Madison rolled her eyes and stood her up. "We're far too young to take part in things like that. There is no need to get upset over something like this." Madison rested the girl's head on the pillows and covered her with a white blanket, rubbing her forehead. "You're just tired. Get some rest."

Violet sighed and let out a small hiccup before closing her eyes. Madison gently kissed her on the chest. "Shh.." Madison fiddled with the girl's hair and slowly rubbed her leg. Violet unsteady sighed and closed her eyes. Madison sighed in exhaustion and stood up, walking out of the room and closing it behind her. She quickly slapped herself on the cheek but smiled when Sunny walked over to her and raised her hands to be picked up. "Well you smell fresh." The girl giggled and held the toddler in her arms. "Let Violet sleep." The girl carried her to the living room and sat on the sofa. "There you are. You two are like magnets." Klaus laughed and walked down the staircase. "Opposites attract I suppose." Madison shrugged and smiled. Sunny put her hand in her mouth and babbled. "Agah." "Cute. Have you seen my sister? Other sister?" He walked over to a nearby bookshelf and scanned through it. Madison tried to think of the best response but struggled. She sighed and opened her mouth.

"Right here." Violet slowly walked down the staircase. Her hair was neatly brushed and she smelled fresh as well. "I'm sorry, I must have dozed off. What's up?" "Oh." Klaus turned his head and half smiled. "Well It's almost time to go. I wanted to make sure you were awake." His sister nodded and Madison went upstairs to shower as well. Meanwhile Violet was sitting next to Sunny on the couch and humming a short tune. "What kind of books are you looking for?" Klaus asked and sat down in a reading chair. "Probably a book on cooking. It would be fun to try something new." "Cookie!" Sunny clapped. "You had a lot of sweets yesterday. We'll see." Violet giggled and Madison walked down wearing a long sleeved black laced top with a grey cami underneath and dark black jeans. "Someone say cookies?" Madison smiled and sat in another chair.

"That's a cute top." Violet's eyes looked at the girl's visible arms, shoulders, and chest through the lace. "Thanks. It was the only one available in extra small." She smiled and looked at Klaus. 'Why did I say that? Crap.' Mr. Poe put on his hat and jacket. "Come along children. No time to lose." They all stood up and followed the banker out to the car. Madison sat in the front with Mr. Poe and the Baudelaires sat in the backseat. He started the car and drove a good ten minutes to the bank. Mr. Poe parked the car and opened the door. "Alrighty. I'll be five minutes." He hurried into the front door of the bank. Madison closed her eyes and fell back onto the seat.

"Hey Maddie?" She opened her eyes and turned her head. "Yeah Klaus?" "Can you hold Sunny for a minute?" Madison smiled and picked her up. "Heheh sure." Klaus quickly got out of the car and knelt down in the grass. "What are you doing?" Violet tilted her head. He picked up a small bug with his finger and put it in his hand. "I found a caterpillar." "Aww how cute." "Really cute." Klaus returned to the car with the insect on his arm. Mr. Poe came back and set a folder of papers on the floor. "Mr. Poe I found a caterpillar. A gypsy moth." The banker started the car and smiled. "Are you thinking of becoming an entomologist?"

Klaus remembered before Sunny was born he was fascinated with bugs. What they ate, where they lived, their stages of life. However, His interest seemed to decrease when he was almost nine due to tougher school classes and helping to care for Sunny. He shrugged. "Actually yes. I'm quite interested." The caterpillar inched onto Violet's hand. The car stopped and the door opened. "Alright children. Come on. The books aren't going to read themselves." Mr. Poe smiled and opened the library door. Violet let the insect go in the grass and the kids followed.

"Wow. This place is bigger that I remember." Madison looked around in shock. The building had added two more floors and ten new shelves of media aside from just fifteen. "You can each pick out two books. I'll be on the adults floor." Their faces lit up. "Thank you Mr. Poe." The banker coughed into a small napkin and walked off. "Dhuck." Sunny pointed to a poster with a duck wearing reading glasses. "Yes that's a duck." Klaus smiled. "Can Sunny stay with you guys? I'm going to look for the studies section." "Sure no problem. Good luck finding it." Violet smiled and picked up the toddler. "Let's see if we can find a book on animals." The girls walked through the halls and Madison stopped. "I'll meet you in the kid's section."

Violet turned and nodded. "Got it." "Ok. Lauren Kate." Her eyes scanned through the fictional novels and finally came across Torment, the second story in the Fallen series. "Yes! Yes yes!" Madison jumped up and down and immediately picked it up and started to read the first page.

"Finding everything alright, Miss?" A British voice questioned behind her. She shook a little and turned around. "Yes sir. Thank you." She squinted her eyes at the man's features and froze. His face was similar to her uncle's except his eyes were blue instead of brown, his white hair was a longer black, and he wore black thick glasses. He was dressed like some kind of professor. "Just grand. All adventures can be found inside a good book." He smiled.

"Indeed." Madison left but her arm was yanked back. Her body was pressed against his. "Don't think I'm going to let you go. You will be mine." His hand made its way up her top and under her bra. Olaf's, or 'Professor James Gonzolas' as it said on his name tag, hand roughly squeezed her right breast. Madison tried not to cry as his hand covered her mouth. "I'm awfully hungry too." He smiled and then scowled, letting her go.

Professor Gonzolas turned the corner and walked over to a group of people. Madison gulped and ran over to the kid's section to find Violet reading a book about farm animals to Sunny. "Hey." "Hey. Did you find a book?" "Sure did. I was waiting for this one." She held up Torment. "Cool." Violet smiled. Sunny started to stand up, dancing a little. "Do you have to go to the bathroom Sunny?" She slowly nodded. "Alright come on." Madison followed into the girl's room and leaned against the wall, waiting. The two then walked out and washed their hands. "Use soap Sunny." "Ahkah."

Violet turned around at Madison, seeing her nervous expression in the mirror. "You okay?" She started to tear up. "No." "What happened?" "My uncle cornered me. He's disguised as a bookworm." Violet sat Sunny on the counter and locked the bathroom door before tightly hugging the girl. "Will a kiss help?" Madison nodded and Violet led her to a corner out of Sunny's view. Their lips softly met and Violet held the girl's arms at her side. The fourteen year old slipped her free hand under the girl's shirt and onto her stomach, slowly rubbing it. Madison let out a soft moan and sunk to the floor. "Thanks.." She sighed. "..I feel better now." "Anything for you sis." Violet winked and helped her up. Madison went to get Sunny and Violet unlocked the bathroom door.