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February 14, Alice knew this was an important day, the day she would turn 18. This was also the day would ascend and possibly die.
Alice woke up at 6 :00 a.m on a cloudy morning, without making too much noise she took a towel and her shower kit. When she returned showered, refreshed and dressed for classes, she found Kate awake and dressed who was waiting for her with birthday gifts which were beautifully wrapped on her desk.
« Happy Birthday Alice! » Kate exclaimed as she went to give her friend a big hug.
« Thank you Kate but you didn't have to get me anything. » Alice answered as she hugged her friend.
They both let go of each other and they sat on Alice's bed.
« Don't be ridiculous, did you honestly think I wasn't going to get you anything…you're my best friend of course I got you gifts. Breakfest is at 7 :30 it's 7 :00 right now, so I say time for you to open your gifts. »
Kate got up and walked to the desk and came back with the gifts. Alice opened the first gift which was placed in a small box which was wrapped in pink paper with black ribbon. Inside the box Alice found a silver pentacle on a silver chain.
« Kate, thank you so much, I've been looking for one for so long. »
« I know, I have to say it wasn't easy to find. »
Alice took the chain and placed it around her neck, she then tied the clasp together.
Alice took the second gift which was in a flat square box which was wrapped in blue paper with silver dust also with golden ribbon. Inside the box Alice found a box of Godiva chocolates.
« I am definetly lucky girl to have this, thanks! »
« No problem. Besides what girl is going to turn down chocolates. »
Finally took the last gift which was in a big rectangle box which was wrapped in black glossy paper with light blue ribbon. She couldn't believe what she was looking at, inside that box she found a quilt covered in pictures of Alice with Kate, Caleb, Pogue, Tyler, and Reid through out different activites and moments.
« Oh my God… oh my God…Kate! »
« Do you like it? »
« Are you kidding I love it! This is amazing thank you so much. »
« Come on let's go eat some breakfest. »
« Good idea. »
They both got up and left their dormroom and went to the cafateria.
Later that evening
Caleb, Pogue, Tyler and Reid had a small celebration at Nicky's to celebrate Alice's birthday. They had ordered: burgers, fries and cokes to drink.
« To Alice, Happy birthday. You turn 18 this year and you still look as lovely! » Tyler exclaimed as he raised his glass.
« To Alice! » All three boys exclaimed
All five raised their glasses and drank their drinks.
« Boys I think now it is time. » Caleb said with a grin on his face
« Time for what? » Alice asked
« Presents. » Reid answered
All four boys took out the gifts for Alice and placed them on the table. Reid was the one to give his gift first, inside Alice found a pair of black fingerless gloves.
« Thank you Reid. » Alice said as she put them on
« Your welcome. »
Next was Tyler's gift, inside was three dvd's which were: Center Stage, Doom and The Last of the Mohicans and on cd which was the soundtrack of Pan's Labyrinth.
« Ahh Tyler thank you. » Alice said as she got up and gave him a kiss on his cheek which caused Tyler to turn bright red.
Next was Pogue his gift was in big flat square box. Inside Alice found a black leather womens coat.
« I am very lucky girl! » Alice exclaimed as she put on the coat.
« I saw it in the shop and remebered that you had a red one. » Pogue explained.
Lastly was Caleb, inside the box she found an Apple laptop computer.
« Oh my God!…Oh my God! Caleb thank you! » Alice exclaimed as she got up to hug her boyfriend
« Your welcome. » Caleb whispered softly into Alice ear.
He then placed a soft kiss on her lips. The kiss only lasted a second then they pulled apart.
They all spent the next couple of hours talking and laughing. But something caught Reid's eye. A very attractive blond hair blue eyed waitress in a mini skirt.
« Blue cotton! » Reid exclaimed as he slapped down a twenty dollar bill
« Pink lace. » Tyler said as he joined in whit his friend and put down a twenty.
« Boys that girl hasn't worn panties since she was twelve. » Pogue added along with a twenty
« Red thong! » Alice exclaimed as she joined in with a twenty.
This all caused the boys to look at Alice. Reid focused on the girls skirt and caused it to fly up by using his powers, revealing a red thong.
« Thank you boys, I just got 100 bucks richer. » Alice thank them as she took the twenty dollars bills.
There was a slight pain in Alice's stomach, like a cramp. She looked up at the clock and saw that it was 10 :45 p.m; 14 minutes till she ascends
« Guys we have to go! » Alice exclaimed
« Why? » Pogue asked
« I ascend in 14 minutes, Tyler can you take me to Putnam Barn and fast? » Alice askes
« Sure. » Tyler answered
All five got up and quicjly left Nicky's, got in Tyler's hummer and drove to Putname barn. The arrived at 10 : 57; one minute till Alice ascend's. Alice scrambled out of the hummer and went into a field that was surrounding Putnam Barn.
10 :58 p.m; time of judgement Alice thought as she prepared herself to much pain. Bolts of lightning formed in the air and hit Alice so did the power of ascending from the Ipswich side. Alice screamed in pain as all the power hit her body. It hurt so much, that she could barely stand it, she fell to her knees and clutched her hands to her stomach which was in pain. Her eyes went to the color of ruby red and her breathing was slow and hard.
10 :59 p.m the Ipswich part of ascending finished, now came the Barrows part of ascending started.
Alice started to throw up but she wasn't sick she was actually quite healthy that night. When the boys saw the Ipswch part was finished, they got out of the Hummer and jogged over to Alice where they couldn't believe what they were seeing.
Alice was throwing up but it wasn't throw up like usual, she was throwing up a cobra snake. It turned around looked strait into Alice's eyes, hyponotizing her with it's magic. It formed into a ball of pure energy and flew into Alice's body. With the strength of the energy it raised Alice in the air, she stretched out her arms incross. A blast of energy exploded in Alice which came out of her hands, eyes and nostrils. It was so bright that it nearly blinded Caleb, Pogue, Tyler and Reid.
Once the shine dimmed and finished Alice floated back to the ground and landly safetly in Caleb's arms.
Alice's breathing was slow and she was semi-conscious.
« Alice are you okay? » Caleb asked softly
« Caleb take me to your mom…it's a question of life or death. » Alice asnwered
She closed her eyes fell unconscious in Caleb's arms.
« We have to go now! » Caleb exclaimed as all the four boys rushed to Tyler's Hummer then drove to the Danvers mannor.