AN: Hello, I have decided to add a new chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own Alex R to the I to the DER

Chapter 7: Annoyed to Relief

2 weeks after the attack: Outside the Rider estate,

"Recently, we have heard about the attack on Brookland High. At first it seemed a random attack, but our sources revealed the reason of the hostage situation. The men were after a local boy named Alex Rider. We heard that he missed school many times and came back with bruises. Some people believed he was caught up in gang wars. Then we find out that the truth is he is the head spy of Military Intelligence sector 5: Special Operations. He has completed about 7 missions. He was loaned to the CIA and worked for the ASIS. He was forced into espionage. And after much pressure he joined and trained with the organization Scorpia, the very people who attacked the school. He later betrayed them and the attack was in fact an attempt at revenge. We are outside the Rider house waiting for someone to come out," said the news reporter for CNN.

Inside the house:

"Alex, I'm going outside to go grocery shopping!"

Jack walked outside to be bombarded with questions and flashes of light.

"When did you learn that…?"

"What do you think…?"

"Why do you…?"

"How do you feel…?"

"Just back off please, I have to go get groceries. Now MOVE!" yelled a very frustrated Jack. She hopped into her car and drove away.

Alex's POV

I heard the phone ring. I went to pick it up.

"Hello."

"Mr. Rider, we'll like to discuss a new location and identity for you and Miss Starbright. How about you come over."

Alex smiled a real smile, one the first to happen in a long time and the first of many to come as Josh Alex Bright.

"Sure. I'll be there in 10 minutes."

And he hung up.