A/N:

Well here here it is chapter 2!

Disclaimer:

In this chapter i only own Francine Pumpernickel. Adam and Hope Stark, belong to Namine Phantomhive.

Adam Lee O'Ryan Stark yawned as he stared out the window at the brilliant orange that poured out of the sun and across the horizon. The sky was a beautiful rosy red. The furrowed clouds were every shade from palest pink to deep crimson as dawn broke over the horizon, the brilliant orange egg yolk sun spilled across the clouds as far as the eye could see and looking at his watch, Adam saw it was time to get ready, then get his sister Hope up for the day. Sighing, he set his empty cup of coffee down and went outside real quick to feed his and Hope's horses.

Adam and his sister live on a 3 acre land. Their house is a 2 story home with 6 bed rooms. Adam and Hope, his younger sister, live here in this family home which had been owned by the Stark family for 3 generations. It was built by Adam's grandfather.

Hope's horse, Sugo was just as crazy and playful as his owner usually was so of course the little foal which by now could be considered a horse... was trying to run around and play instead of eating however, Adam's horse which he'd named Little Sister, was looking at her little brother with disapproval as she ate but Adam smiled. "Oh give him a break Little Sister." He told her as he combed his fingers through her hair, "He's only having fun... Aren't you Sugo." He asked and little Sugo happily came to him and rubbed his nose on his hand. "Alright well, I better get inside... You two be good." Adam told the two horses and with that, he went inside to get dressed.

It didn't take him long at all, only about thirty minutes, he showered and dressed in a white T-shirt, an opened blue flannel shirt over that and a pair of blue jeans with a pare of socks and brownish tan boots. After he dressed, he went and fulfilled the hardest part of his morning...

Waking up Hope.

"Hope, time to get up." Adam told the now 9 year old as he entered the room and she hissed from under her covers. "Hope, get up now." Adam said but Hope ignored him. "Hope... Look, I know what today Is but you have to get up." Adam said and with that, he grabbed her blanket and pulled it off her. "Adam!" She yelled and sat up furious. Adam sighed, he knew exactly why she didn't want to get up, for he'd had a bit of hell getting up himself this morning.

Today was not only Hope's birthday but it was also the day his parents died... Though neither of them were Adam's biological parents, he still referred to them as such, for he knew that his biological mother had died while giving birth to him and his biological father... Well, he knew who his father was... He just didn't care to go see a man who never cared to see him... His adoptive parents, Hope's birth parents. They'd taken him in when he was about six from a big city orphanage and they'd moved him out here to the small town of Ole Village Acres.

"Please Adam... Please just let me stay in bed." Hope begged but her brother shook his head. "I have to go into town to get stuff for me to bake a cake and I don't want you sleeping all day..." He said and sighed, the only thing worse then your parents dying on their birthday is them dying on both of theirs and your birthday and that's what Hope was going through. You see Adam's parents had the same birthday which had made the day kinda like a second anniversary. Then when Hope was born, it became even more special. She was a birthday gift in her own way but then on her 6th birthday both Emilyne and Leon Stark, died while Adam and Hope were out getting ice cream. And as much as Adam sympathized with her, he knew that their mum and dad would not have wanted her to stay in bed, they'd want her to get up and celebrate her ninth birthday.

"Fine..." She whispered and reluctantly getting out of bed, she made her way into the bathroom. Adam heard the shower start about five minutes later. Immediately, he went and got his sister an outfit for the day. Usually she got it herself but today just wasn't a day for Hope to want to do things on her own. After he got Hope, her white shirt and blue jean dress overalls, along with her undergarments, he took the things into the bathroom, quickly set them down and left. After he did that, he went to the kitchen and began cooking breakfast. Hope came down by the time he was finished she sat down at the table yawned as Adam set her plate of food in front of her. This morning, their breakfast consisted of a Sunnyside up egg, bacon and a pancake along side a glass of orange juice.

They both ate in silence and Adam did not like it one bit. He didn't like seeing his baby sister so upset, so looking at her, he smiled. "Hey, Hopie you want to go to the park today?" He asked and she shook her head. "I'm going somewhere all on my own." She said and despite his disappointment, he nodded. "You sure?" Adam asked and gain the girl nodded. Sighing, he gave a nod and began to gathered up the dishes as they finished eating and took them to the sink and rinsed them so Hope could wash them before she leaves. When she entered the kitchen, Adam gave had a smile. "Remember that before you go anywhere, all chores must be done... What are you chores today?" He asked like he did every morning and Hope sighed. "Wash the dishes, make my bed, dust and get mail when it arrives." The 9 year old listed. "Good job." Adam smiled and leaving her to the dishes, he went to go grab his book bag so he could go read somewhere. "I'm going to go ahead and head out!" He called to his sister about eight minutes later. "Alright!" Hope called back, by now, she was almost done with the dishes and was about to go make her bed. With that, Adam headed out and getting Little Sister, he rode into town.

He rode around for a bit and by noon he decided to go eat. He was just entering the square when suddenly, he saw a large crowd of people. "Hey Adam! Come look!" He heard Hope call and nodding, He got off his horse and went to take a look. He had to push through several people but finally, he entered the the center gap of the circle and looking down at the ground, he gasped at what he saw. A dark haired brunette about his age or maybe a couple years younger was lying on the ground, covered in blood and bruises, and her long waist length hair was in tangles.

"Here, she looks horrid, let me take her." He said and without another word, Adam lifted the girl and carried her to his horse. He got on with her, then looked at Hope. "Come on, go get Sugo and come home so you can help me see what's wrong with her, okay." He said and nodding, Hope went to get her horse.

As they rode home, many stopped to look at Adam but not in the way you might think... If he'd been any other person, people would've called the police on him by now for riding through town with an unconscious girl on his horse, but Adam wasn't any other person, he was the doctor... He was known in this town for his kindness, he and Hope would often bring people who needed help, home with them to get them back on their feet.

It didn't take very long, only about ten minutes for them to get home and as soon as they got there, Adam told Hope to take the horses while he took the girl inside. Nodding, Hope complied and Adam took the girl and laid her on the couch. He then proceeded to clean her wounds and changed her into one of his mums old nightgowns. After he was done and Hope came in, the two siblings went to make some tea and after that, Hope went to her room while Adam simply sat on the couch and watched the girl... Now that she was clean and changed, he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was... He looked away quickly... She was beautiful but surely she had a home to go back to.… and no matter what, Adam would make sure she got there... After a few minutes Adam carefully carried the girl upstairs to the guest room.

The next day. Adam was making lunch while Hope watched from the island counter in their kitchen when there was a nock at the door. "I'LL GET IT!" Hope yelled as loud as she could. "Ow!" Adam said covering his ears. *I hate it when she dose that!* He thought as she went to the door When she opened it she saw a tall, muscular man with a Hollywood like tan, shiny jelled hair, pearly white teeth and a gold fancy suit. Hope just looked at the guy in disgust. "Can I help you?" She asked with a small amount of venom in her voice. "Why yes, my sweat child. Is your mummy or daddy at home?" He asks in a very annoying important, stuck up like voice. "Why? Who wants to know?" Hope asked sarcastically. The man gave a dashing smile. "I am Lord Francine Pinkalton Pumpernickel The 3rd a-" The man introduced but then was interrupted when Hope burst into fits of laughter. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Adam get over here! You gotta hear this guys name!" Hope said as she fell over still laughing. Adam walked in from the kitchen, wiping his hands on a napkin, "What-? Who is- Oh god... Not another one..." Adam said and a glare instantly took to his face.

Ever since he was around 13 and people began to learn of his very advanced knowledge of the medical field, People every so often would come to the houser to try and 'hire' him... Mostly it was rich people trying to save a quick buck, but Adam always turned them down, even when they did offer big bucks, he would still refuse the offers... His dad had only been a doctor to help people... Not for the money and that's the kind of doctor Adam wanted to be as well.

Francine just ignored Hopes existence as the girl had calmed herself and walked in. Mr. Stark. My name is Lord Francine Pinkalton Pumpernickel The 3rd a-" He spoke his name again but was interrupted again by Hope bursting into fits of laughter. "Yes quite. Anyway, I am here to offer you a job as my personal physician." Francine said with the same snobby voice.

Adam sighed and shook his head. "I'm not, nor will I ever be a personal doctor... I help anyone who needs it and no money can bride me and..." Adam crossed his arms. "Did I say you could come in?" He then looked at his sister. "Hope sweetie, its not nice to laugh at other people's names..." The girl just laughed again. "But Adam it's just so funny!" She said with a big grin which did not please Francine. "I'll have you know young lady, my name is very important! I am on the Queens council! So show some respect!" The man snapped with a huff. "Really? Man now I feel sorry for the Queen." Hope said and started laughing again as the man glared at her. Adam crossed his arms, feeling a headache coming on. "Shouldn't the queen have adequate medical care fair her council?" He asked raising an eyebrow. "I'm not the only doctor out there you know."

"Yes the Queen dose, but I fired mine." Francine said trying to ignore the fact that Adam was questioning her royal majesty. "Did you fire him or did he quit?" Hope asked mockingly. Francine glared at her again. "I fired him." He said with a tiny hiss. "Oh, I'm sure he partied all night long." Hope said with a smile. Francine just glared daggers at her. "Now see here! I, Francine Pinkalton Pumpernickel The 3rd will not stand for this!" The man declared and once again, Hope fell over laughing because of his name. "Then sit down!" She said in between laughs. "I'll have you know, I am not pleased with being mocked by a 3 year old peasant!" Francine said angrily. And at those words, Adam glared having enough. "Excuse me! How dare you! And I mean, how DARE YOU speak to my sister in that way... You know, all you arrogant annoying rich men coming to my home and insulting my sister, it's not helping you..." Adam was furious, he was SO SICK of this man and he'd only known him for 5 MINUTES. then turning on Hope he snapped, "And Hope Stark, Stop laughing, it's not his fault his mum hates him and his dad wanted a girl." He said but smirked and since he was facing his sister however, Francine could not see his smile.

Hope just grinned. "What mother would name the child be it boy or girl 'Pinkalton'? Sounds like they both hated him." She said with a smirk. Francine just glared at both of them. "Mr. Stark! If you don't except my offer I assure you it will be the biggest mistake you'll ever make! And I would not have to speak to her like that if she knew her place by respecting her superiors and would remain silent unless spoken to." He said crossing his arms. Adam rolled his eyes and turned to him, "Trust me... That's the least of my problems, the biggest mistake I've ever made was using dental floss instead of mouth wash or maybe it was that time... No wait... The biggest mistake I've ever made was being civil to a male shoeless pig like yourself. Hope speaks what's on her mind and most of the time she has a reason to say the things she does... She says what she wants when she wants to! You know why, because she does know her place and its right here with me in this house now I suggest you leave... Oh... And Hope honey... I stand corrected you're right, his parents didn't want a girl, they wanted a bitch and got one."

As soon as Adam said that, Hope fell over laughing but Francine did not look pleased. "You'll regret the day you peasants disrespected Lord Francine Pinkalton Pumpernickel The 3rd!" And with that the sno- I mean noble left as once again, Hope fell over laughing but this time Adam joined her then slammed the door. Over the next 24 hours there had been 2 mor noblemen who had come asking for Adam's survives but with the same results.