After a month since he's discovered his "problem", Adrian's been trying to adjust on growing up. His voice has finally gotten slightly deeper, he's getting taller and taller (already taller than Rex only by an inch, but this has still annoyed the 16-year-old), and he's getting stronger and faster (too bad he's still no good at offense). It was one of those days when Six, Rex and Adrian were having their training sessions. Six has suggested they wear martial arts clothes for once. They would feel more comfortable in them because they were looser and more fitting, it actually lets you breathe, according to him. Rex settled for a red uniform with black designs, while Adrian settled for the black with white deigns. They had been sparring for over 45 minutes or so. Rex was immediately out of breath, but Adrian was only half-tired

"Come on, one more round!" Adrian yelled in his new voice, in his fighting stance

"I'm beat, dude! I can't keep this up as long as you can, you know?" Rex huffed out and fell down in a heap out of exhaustion

"I can spar with you, if you want" Six suggested, taking out one of his katanas. Adrian remembered his first spar with him, and shook

"No! No thanks, Six. Besides, I think I'm feeling a little tired too" he lied immediately, still shaking

"Very well, then" Six said, returning his sword to his sleeve. Adrian eventually changed into a white shirt and black shorts and went back to his room. He lied down on his bed for a while and stared at a notebook sitting on the table on the other side of the room. It was a welcoming gift from Six after he got accepted to the team. He stood up from his bed, took the notebook and went through the pages

After an hour of rest, Rex was on the 5th floor, where Six's room is. He still hasn't given him back his game CD after confiscating it. He said he won't get it back for a month. It's been 5 months already!

I bet he plays with it, he thought suspiciously. The thought of Six actually playing with a video game actually amused him for a moment, but he still wanted his game back. He marched down the hall where Six's and Adrian's rooms were. He sneaked into Six's room and looked around for while. He checked under the big pillows, inside the gray drawers and on his huge TV set, but still nothing. He still went around for about 10 more minutes before finally giving up. He left the room and he heard footsteps. He saw a shadow on the other end on of the hall. It was Six! If he found him in this floor, he might know what he was up to! Rex immediately hacked into one of the doors next to him and jumped in it, waiting for him to pass by

"Whoo, that was close!" he whispered. He heard a moan. He looked around the dim place, the only thing lighting up the room was a lamp and the light from under the door. He was in Adrian's room. And he was sleeping on his bed. He guessed he must be a little tired as well. When he heard the footsteps fade away and heard a door swoosh, he decided it was finally safe to go out. But, being young, his curiosity took over. Sure, he's been in Adrian's room a bunch of times to hang out, he's never really paid attention to what the room looks like. He walked around it for a while and saw a dark blue notebook on the table. The cover was leather, according to his observation. He picked it up, unlatched the button closing it and flipped through the pages. He stopped at one, just written on the day of his birthday

Mar. 13, 2011: My Birthday

Today was a special day, you know? It's my birthday! Oh yeah, I'm officially at the big 13! But now I feel old...weird. Anyways, had a great birthday today. When I was still with my family, I only get greeted, get gifts and a cake, I've never celebrated with friends. This was the first time I did, considering I'm not with my family anymore. It was still fun, either way. I got really cool gifts, got a really creamy cake and made new friends. It was way awesome! I felt at home that time. It's only been a month, would you believe that? And I feel like I've already made...connections or something.

Rex smiled at the entry. He was really feeling home, but by the sound of his entry, he seems like he still hasn't let go of the past. He went through the pages a little more and stopped at another one

Apr. 20, 2011: Ironic

Okay, today started out kinda boring. I just had lessons with Dr. Holiday for 5 straight hours! Would you believe that? But I still liked it, she did look pretty today. Anyways, after a little bit, the alarm went off throughout the whole base. Another poor sap was turned into an EVO, was my guess. I ran hurriedly to my room, then I suddenly stopped. What's the purpose of going to my room to watch them on TV? I could just sneak into the Hellicarrier and see them for real, and that's exactly what I did. I put on one of those uniforms a soldier gave me for my birthday and ran straight for the landing platforms. I ran into one of the head soldiers, but I got away easily. I went to the weapons room, but Six caught me, good thing the mask I was wearing concealed my identity. He brought me to the main room and pushed me onto a chair. It was a rough and bumpy way to the city, good thing I made it without puking. I watched from above, and saw Rex spring immediately into action. He was awesome handling that EVO squid thing. Suddenly, one of its tentacles lashed towards the ship. I was really scared! Then, the ship turned, and I fell out. I thought I was gonna die, man! Then, metal clashed with my face, but at least I was still alive. Rex caught me, and he proceeded to attack the thing again. It wasn't even getting weak! So I took on my own action. I took out my arnis sticks and began bashing at the thing. I got on one of its tentacles and climbed up and continued beating the thing up. It got distracted long enough for Rex to cure it. Turns out the EVO was a woman, about 20 something. She looked kinda pretty, but I got dragged back to the ship. When I got back, I changed out of my uniform, it was stinking of squid ink. I know squid ink is supposed to be odorless, but this was an EVO, so it was different. I just hope it doesn't get stained. Suddenly, Rex came at me and went blabbing on about his battle and his victory, but gave some credit to the guy who distracted him, which was me! Talk about ironic, am I right?

Rex smiled even wider. He didn't even think that guy was him. He should've known when he saw the arnis sticks, and he should've known too because almost every single soldier gets killed when an EVO attacks. He went on and read the other entries, about the time he got his teddy bear back, the time he fell off his scooter and Holiday helped him patch it up, the time he found out he was going through his puberty stage and other entries. Rex kept chuckling secretly, but always made sure Adrian was still asleep. He was already on the last entry, the one he just wrote today

Sept. 29, 2011: Providence = Life

Sigh, it's been six or seven months since I've been in Providence, you know? All work and no play most of the time. Such a pain in the neck. Ugh. No matter how much it hurts in my body, the pain in my heart is actually starting to slither away. Sounds dramatic, huh? But, it's true. I've stopped dwelling in the past. I told Six I won't stop dwelling until I find a family, people who care for me. Then that happened, I found my family...Six, Holiday and Rex (and even Bobo).

Rex is like my older sister, except that he's a guy, so let's say he's like the older brother I've never had. He's compulsive, rebellious and annoying, but he's really supportive, caring and thoughtful. I just feel sorry for the guy because he can't remember his real family and all. It's just sad. Being separated is one thing, but not even remembering? Tragic. But by the looks of things, it seems like he's already got a family...like me.

Dr. Holiday is like what every mom should be (except she's not married), caring, loving, constantly concerned and weary about Rex, Six and I. She's just like my mom, only prettier. Being really smart is a bonus too. She helps me with my lessons, she patches up my wounds when I get them and she still treats me like a 9-year-old, but as of now, I'm not complaining about it.

Six...well...he's kinda like my dad (also not married though), strict, stern and stoic. I know that though he doesn't show it, he cares about Holiday, Rex and I. Knowing how to fight is just another bonus in my "family". He's the opposite of Dr. Holiday though, he treats Rex and I like soldiers, he complains every time Rex and I sneak out and he's kinda awkward to be around. But in between that, I know he's always worried like doctor when I get hurt. And you know what I think? I think Holiday and Six have a thing for each other. I may be 13, but I'm not stupid.

Bobo...can't say he's the family pet because that would offend him. He's more of like a brother's best friend that constantly visits us unexpectedly, except this friend lives with us instead. He's annoying and repulsive, but I still love the little monkey...or chimp, still not sure about his exact species.

All in all, I think I know I'm living a good life. I feel at home. I don't care how much of a priss White Knight can be. Who needs a plain, boring family with a mom, dad and sibling? I've got a pretty doctor, a green ninja, a mechanized EVO and a talking monkey for a family. When I'm with them, I feel...complete

And with that, Rex sobbed a little. He breathed. He thought he was his family! He feels at home with them. They make him happy and complete! The thought made Rex cry a little. Suddenly, he remembered where he was. He was still in the boy's room. He looked at the clock on another table. It was already 6:34 pm. He's been there for over 2 hours. He closed the book, wiped off one tear and quietly turned to the door. It was odd the 13-year-old was still in a deep sleep, but then again, he must've been tired from the session anyways. He opened the door and went out

You're not like a brother to me, Adrian...you ARE a brother to me, he thought and left, but didn't notice the video game sounds coming from Six's room. Seems like he was busy with something as well.

Okay, I only made Rex's age 16 now because it was only now I've recently watched "Promises, Promises". Sorry about the age mix-up. Also, you may have noticed that the dates are based WAY into the future...I just want it to be that way, okay? *sigh* At least now I can get back to the real story. The fillers are just to show how much Adrian's grown up even though he's confined in the place, it shows he has a family in there. But there may be a few things that can ruin that family bond...I won't reveal anything else though. Hope you liked this!