Oh my goodness! It has been quickly checks profile nine days since I last updated this. And I had been doing so well! Ah, well. It's at least better then all my other stories. But then, these are one-shots, which are so much easier... Anyways, I am still asking for any ideas, but specifically k, q, x, y, and z. They have to rhyme with spy or spies. Thank you to all who gave me suggestions. rawr52- I don't know either, but it's the only thing I have, so...

This happens during any time between when Alex was fourteen and eighteen. I do not own Alex Rider. Please enjoy...

Chapter 6:

Many years ago, before Alex Rider became a spy, but after John and Helen died, Ian wrote a letter and placed it in the bank. Not the Royal and General, however. No, Ian didn't trust them to release it in time. You see, he scheduled it's whole release very carefully. But the whole reason you are reading this is to know what was in that letter. Here we go...

Dear Alex,

If you are reading this, then I am dead. I do not know for how long, but I am.

If you are reading this and I am still alive, then my plans have changed, for I planned on removing this letter from the bank before your eighteenth birthday. But now I am getting off track.

You see, I have some important things to tell you.

Number one. Never get involved with the spy life. Never get employed by the Royal and General Bank. Never do anything that makes you the target of an assassin. Never do anything that causes you to find out the horrible truths of life. Never do anything that puts your life in danger. And no, these rules do not include extreme sports.

Number two. If you are approached by a man named Yassen Gregorovich, trust him. He was a friend of your father. However, do not let anyone else know that you are meeting him. They will consider you on the 'bad' side of life.

Number three. If you are approached by a man named Alan Blunt or a woman named Tulip Jones, run in the opposite direction. They are very bad news and their presence in, or interference with, your life will only endanger your health.

Number four. While Riders have always had Lady Luck on our side, she always betrays us eventually. Be ready and prepared for that moment. Have a backup plan.

Number five. If you ever meet a man named Wolf, trust him. Do not be alarmed by his angry disposition. Do not tease him about his height- if you do, he will cause you serious harm. Also, if he is to meet you in some kind of thing that most likely involves MI6, he has instructions to do all he can to get you out. This includes making you miserable. However, he does care for you. How can he not, when he is one of your two godfathers?

Number six. If you meet a man named Ash, be very careful. While he is your other godfather, I do not trust him. I believe he had a hand in your parents' death.

Number seven. Do not believe any talk about your father working for a terrorist organization. He was deep undercover and was a double agent for MI6.

Number eight. If you meet a woman named Julia Rothman, do not mention number seven. That would only end in your being killed, as she was in love with your father but part of said organization. She was also a fond believer in the killing-the-messenger-who-brings-bad-news-makes-everything-better thing.

Number nine. If you ever meet a man named Smithers, trust him. He is a good man and only works for MI6 to protect the agents. However, do not trust anything he gives you without him informing you of anything... special. They may be gadgets.

Number ten. If you haven't gathered yet, I work for MI6. It was the biggest mistake of my life. Do not make the same.

Number eleven. John and Helen Rider, your parents, loved you and still do. I love you. Jack loves you. Wolf loves you. We will always be there for you, whether we be dead or alive.

Number twelve. Take care of yourself and be careful. Riders have a tendency to get hurt very easily.

For more information, contact a Mr. Joseph Byrne in the United States of America. He has been instructed to tell you anything you like after you receive this letter. You will be required to show him this letter so he knows that this it is not a trick. He is one of the few government heads who does all he can for spies and is a good man.

That is all. Just remember that I - we - love you.

With all my love, Ian Rider

P.S. Remember number one. The reason? The trouble with spies is the fine line between the good and bad guys.

Yeah! I finished. I also think that this is one of my favorites. :) Please review!