Hi everybody! This is my first fanfic and I hope you all enjoy it. So without further ado, here is my story.
Disclaimer: I don't own Alex Rider or any of the characters.
"Where are you going, Alex?" Edward Pleasure walked into the living room with an expression of concern plastered on his face.
Fifteen year old Alex Rider turned to face his adoptive father and responded quietly, "I'm going to the park. Don't worry. I'll be back soon." Alex gave him a reassuring smile and stepped out into the fresh spring air. He took a deep breath and headed
out to the park. It was a lovely day.
Alex has been living with the Pleasures for about a month now. They were kind and loving and had accepted him right into the family. They knew he needed time to heal from his last mission so they gave him his space and didn't bother him and Alex was immensely
grateful for that. He didn't think that he would be able to heal but the Pleasures were trying so hard to make him feel better so he didn't tell them that. He didn't need to worry them with something else. They already seemed to panic every time he
went out. But Alex couldn't really blame them for that. With his past, he could get kidnapped or shot at for all they knew. But Alex was a very careful person and was always alert even though MI6 had kept their promise and left him alone.
Although he would never admit it, he missed London. He missed his house in Chelsea and his crazy neighbors and Brookland and most of all, his friends. But they weren't his friends anymore. He had pushed them all away before going to America in fear that
they might get shot like Tom did. Tom. How he missed him! But he had pushed him away as well. He didn't want him getting hurt again and refused to listen to any of his best friend's protests about how he was fine. Alex smiled at the memory.
Tom was at his house and was talking while Alex packed.
"Alex, come on! It's not like the bullet hit anything major. Look! I've made a full recovery!" Tom waved his arm wildly to emphasize his point.
Alex stood up straight and look his best friend in the eye. "It doesn't matter. You were still hurt because of me and I'm not letting it happen again. Jack died because of me and I'm not letting that happen to you. It's better if we don't keep in touch. That way I'll know your safe."
The expression on Tom's face was one of great tried to stop the tears from flowing down but failed. He hugged his friend tightly and sobbed into his shoulder. The two had done everything together and Tom didn't want it to end. He didn't want to say goodbye. Once he had quieted down, he pulled back and looked at Alex with determination in his eyes. "I don't care what happened, Alex, but I want you to call me once every two weeks."
"Tom..." Alex began but Tom interrupted him. "No, Alex. A lot of shit has happened but that doesn't mean that we have to lose contact. We're best friends, Alex. Please. If you won't visit and won't let me visit you, then at least call."
Alex sighed. There was no point of arguing could be so stubborn sometimes. "Fine. I promise to call once every two weeks. Anyway, I've got to go now. Talk to you soon, Tom. Stay safe."
"You too." Tom replied, smiling sadly. He gave his friend one last with that farewell, Alex left to his new home in America.
Alex reached the park and sat down on one of the benches. There were lots of kids there with their families. Some were having picnics and some were playing games. Alex look up at the clouds and sighed. He liked the Pleasures and he might be able to adjust
to the new changes but he wanted to go back to England. But he knew he couldn't. Jack was gone. "And it's because of me she's gone," a small voice in his head told him. The guilt hung over him with every step he took and he wished he could
go back in time to the wonderful days when he used to go to the movies with her and the days when they spent the day indoors and played pranks on each other. God, he missed her so much. If he hadn't been such an idiot, then she wouldn't be d..d..
Alex couldn't say it. His mind traveled back to when Razim had strapped him to a chair and he watched as the car blew up and...
"No," he thought firmly."I have to stop thinking about her."
Alex looked towards the street as a fire truck raced by. He wondered whose house was on fire. Alex turned his head. He was able to see the top of house from the park but he froze when he saw flames licking the top of his house and smoke polluting the
air.
Alex stood up and ran to his house, no, his home, as quickly as his legs could carry him. When he got there, there were lots of firefighters trying to quench the fire but to little avail. The were also lots of people watching the fire. News reporters
and police officers were everywhere. Alex sunk to his knees and stared at the house in horror. Flames of red, hot fire were devouring his home... and his family. Alex couldn't stand to look at it so he looked down at the ground.
After a few minutes, Alex realized that someone was standing next to him. He looked up but the man's face was covered. He dropped a piece of paper into Alex's lap and walked away. Alex's eyes widened in shock and fear as he read the six little words he
never wanted to see.
Scorpia never forgives. Scorpia never forgets.
When Alex looked back up, the man was gone. It was too much for Alex to take. His grief burst out and sobs raked his body. And for once, he hated having the Rider luck. He wished he was with them when it happened. He wished he was dead as well.
Alex got up shakily.
He steadied himself and ran as fast as he could into the fire, completely ignoring the shouts behind him.
Ooohhh, a cliffhanger! I understand if any of you hate me. I hate cliffhangers as well. Anyway, like I said before, this is my first fanfic and pointers would be lovely. Also, if I have any spelling, grammar, etc. errors, please tell me. I'd like to know if any of you are reading this and I'm not just writing for nothing. I am going to finish this story but reviews will make me update faster. So please review and constructive criticism is always welcome. I'd like to know what you all think of the first chapter.
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