Oscar convinced everyone to come out to the garden and join in on the tea party with the rest of Pandora. As soon as they arrived at the garden the group split up; Oz had gone with Elliot to talk, Alice was eating at a table, and Alexis and Gilbert had met up with Sharon and Break.

"It seems as if this tea party has helped everyone relax," observed Sharon as she looked at the people around them. Alexis also looked around to see Pandora's members smiling. "I guess Oscar-sama was right." Break lifted his teacup to his lips. "Well he doesn't like being surrounded by such a depressing atmosphere," he chuckled before taking a sip.

"There you all are!"

The four looked over to the side to see a smiling Oscar coming their way. "Isn't there such a pleasant feeling here~" he asked. Alexis smiled at the Vessalius Duke, "There really is, Oscar-sama."

"It's also good to see you, Gilbert, and Oz happy together as friends again. The three of you were inseparable as kids," Oscar slung his arms around Alexis and Gilbert's shoulders bringing them closer as he went on, "and seeing that brings back good memories." The woman's sapphire eyes sparkled at how happy he was.

Break looked up. "You seem a little more energetic than usual. Is there something you're hiding~?" Oscar let go of Alexis and Gilbert. "Come now, Xerxes, I'm not hiding anything," he defended himself. Sharon looked over at some trees that were off to the side as if she had heard something. "Whatever you say," smiled Break taking another sip of tea.

"Break, could you come with me for a moment?" asked Sharon. Ruby eyes looked over to the Rainsworth daughter. "Of course, my lady," he answered as he put his teacup down on a nearby table and followed the girl.

"Speaking of old times, I remember when we first celebrated your birthday with Gilbert at the household," Oscar glanced at Gilbert. The raven-haired man looked away and took a sip of tea trying to cover his blush. The Vessalius Duke rubbed his chin as he scavenged through his memories, "I never thought you bold enough to do that. Although it would have been better if you had given it to her instead of Oz doing it for you." Alexis' smile was accompanied with a blush as she reminisced.

*Flashback*

"Happy birthday, Alexis!" Oz and Ada cheered as they handed the brunette their birthday gifts to her. It was time for afternoon tea when they brought a small cake for the now ten-year-old girl. "Thank you!"Alexis thanked the siblings as the gifts were placed in front of her. From Oz, a mahogany jewelry box with a twining vine design etched on the sides and the top with a garden scene; and from Ada, a monogrammed album with a collection of pictures of all of them since they met.

"I love your gifts, thank you!" Alexis was flipping through the album when Gilbert placed a cup of tea in front of her. She was about to thank him when Oz spoke up, "Oh, almost forgot!"The young blonde jumped up and pulled out a small wrapped box from a side table drawer, "Here's one more gift!" He placed it on the girl's lap, "I'm sure you're going to love it."

Gilbert and Alexis eyed the gift wondering who it could have been from. Ada giggled as Oz smiled sweetly. "Who is this from?" asked Alexis. "Just open it, you'll find out soon," answered Oz. As she looked down to open it, the Vessalius boy glanced at his valet who caught his young master's eye and looked back at the gift alarmed. He thought it odd why Oz had given her the jewelry box. As soon as Alexis lifted the lid of the box her eyes widened. "It's beautiful," she breathed. The girl took out a silver necklace with an ocean blue stone pendant, and as she did a small card fell out of the box. Alexis picked it up and scanned over the writing. Her cheeks began to blush as she read but as soon as she read the name at the end her eyes shot up.

"It may be my handwriting but they're Gilbert's words," Oz explained. The young valet thought back to when Oz had asked him that question: which gift suits Alexis? He remembered, when he picked out the necklace out of the gifts Oz was thinking about giving her, he whispered the words under his breath. Gilbert didn't think Oz had heard him.

Alexis smiled, her blush now lighter on her cheeks. "Thank you, Gilbert, it's really beautiful." The young boy struggled to look her in the eye out of embarrassment. "You're welcome, Miss Alexis."

*Flashback End*

Alexis still had the necklace tucked away in her jewelry box.

"'This stone doesn't even compare to your bright and shining blue eyes', I believe that was in the note if I remember right," Oscar thought aloud. He turned to the young man, "Really now, so young and already trying to sweep her off her feet." Gilbert shot his eyes up to Oscar. "O-Oscar-sama!" he stammered. Oscar laughed, "Relax I was only teasing."

"Look who we found!" chirped up Break as he and Sharon rejoined them with Oz, Elliot and Leo. "Where have you three been?" asked Oscar. Oz pointed over to the trees that Sharon had been looking at before. "We were talking over there."

"Big brother!"

Oz turned around to see his sister, Ada, running toward him. "Ada?" Oz said out loud, surprised to see her here. "Uncle sent for me, so I came over," she explained reaching him, "I'm glad I made it."

As Oz played with Ada's pet cats, she looked around. "Are you looking for someone?" he asked as he pet the cats that were on his shoulder and head. "No," she said, "never mind."

Alexis had heard the girl and was walking over to them. "Ada, how are you?" she asked. Ada smiled. "Hello, Alexis, I'm doing fine," she glanced away for a second, "And, actually, I have something to tell you." With a blush creeping on the Vessalius daughter's face, Alexis nearly squealed as her mind raced with thoughts. "Really, well why don't you tell me over some tea," Alexis tried hiding her glee as she dragged Ada to a more secluded area.

"So why don't you tell me what's on your mind," asked Alexis as she poured them some tea. Ada took the offered cup and took a sip. "Well, you're the only person I feel like will understand and I can trust the most, and not overreact," she added the last part as a way to explain why Alexis was the best person to tell this to, "I like someone."

"Really?! Who is he? How long have you known him? When did you—?" Alexis stopped realizing what she was doing, "Oh, sorry, Ada, I got a little carried away."

"It's alright, but I hope you won't be offended if I don't tell you who he is," said Ada as she looked into her tea, "I want to be sure before I tell anyone. Alexis smiled, "Don't worry, Ada, I understand. You just had to tell someone." Ada looked back up, "Thank you, Alexis."

"Here we are, all ready!"

The girls looked over to see Oscar had set up a camera. "Oz, bring everyone here, this is the finishing touch!" he announced.

Oz looked at the camera shocked to see it. "You can't Uncle Oscar, that camera… today is not such a special day; you shouldn't be using that camera." Alexis's eyes widened, she remembered what Oz had told her once. 'That camera must be the one that Oscar-sama had been saving for his son,' she thought, 'But that never came to be.' Oscar's wife had wanted to have a child but a pregnancy would risk her life but they tried and one day…

"Don't worry about that!" exclaimed Oscar pulling Oz into a loving hug, "you are my precious son!" He let go of Oz and walked to a nearby table. "And you're wrong, Oz! Today might not be a special day, but there's still every reason to celebrate it! I've gotten older but I'm still full of energy," he picked up his teacup, "Oz, Gil, Alexis, Alice, and all of the others… I'm really happy to be here with you today. Today is a wonderful unbirthday isn't it?"

Oscar began to gather everyone in front of the camera; Break, Sharon, Reim, Ada, everyone including Leo, Elliot, and Echo, who had somehow slipped by unnoticed by many except for Oz of course.

"What?! No way, I'm not taking a picture," said Elliot as he began to stalk off. Leo grabbed his arm, "Come on, Elliot." Alexis grabbed his other arm, "Yeah, come on, it'll be fun to remember this." After dragging him back into the shot Alexis walked over to stand next to Reim. She frowned a little and poked his cheek. "Don't look so serious, Reim, it's a picture to commemorate a fun day." He pulled her hand away from his face. "I don't look that serious," he stated. "Miss Alexis does have a point," Break added looking over his shoulder at them. Reim frowned a little, "Fine." Alexis giggled as she looked forward.

"What are they going to do? Hey what are you doing?!" Alice started to march towards the camera. Gilbert lunged forward trying to grab her, "Hey, stupid rabbit, you're going to ruin it!" Alexis grabbed Gilbert's arm trying to stop him, "Calm down, Gilbert, it'll be fine."

Elliot was trying to escape the photo frame again, Oscar and Ada laughed, Sharon smiled at Alice's curiosity, and Alexis tried to calm Gilbert down. Oz smiled at the different scenes that were going on.

SNAP

Definitely a unique way to end the day.