Hi Everyone! Here is another one for you. I thought it would be interesting to have each Chibi Scout go away for a weekend with her family. In these series each family will have to defeat a youma of some kind so we get to see the Knights' attacks. These will just be a series of short stories.
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Family Time
Part One: Mars
By
Angel Raye
"But Mama you promised me anything I wanted," whined Annika. She had just gotten home from school and presented her report card to Raye. It was an excellent report card and Raye and Chad both promised her if it had been good Annika could have her choice of a treat.
"I thought you would maybe like a new toy or a day out to one of your favorite places," Raye told her.
"I can get those any old time," Annika waved her hand in refusal. "You and Daddy are really good at this and I want to learn so I can be as good as you."
Raye sighed and looked at Chad. "Well, what do you think," she asked him.
"I think it will be a lot of fun," Chad pointed out. "Besides we have been promising to teach her. Maybe this is our chance."
Raye thought about it for a moment and then smiled at Annika. "All right Sweetheart," she gave in. "We can go skiing this weekend."
Annika gave a squeal of delight and gave both her parents a hug. "Thank you," she cried. "I can't wait to tell Gloria. She is going to be so jealous." Annika whisked out of her quarters to go and find her best friend Gloria.
Raye pulled out her purse and began to dig around. "What are you doing," asked Chad.
"If we are taking her skiing she is going to need some ski clothes," Raye replied. "I had better go and catch up with her so I can take her shopping." Raye followed her daughter out of their quarters. Chad just shook his head. He had a wife and daughter who loved to shop. This was going to be one expensive treat.
"You lucky thing," cried Gloria. "I wish I could go skiing."
"Maybe I could ask Mama if you could come with us," Annika offered.
"Not a chance," moaned Gloria. "My mom and dad were furious with my report card. I'm grounded for a month."
"Bummer," muttered Annika. "Oh well I guess Stardust can come and play with me."
"We will see about that," Raye interrupted as she finally caught up with her excited daughter. "Cats do not like snow."
"Mama," exclaimed Annika.
"We have to go shopping," Raye told Annika. "You need some ski clothes."
"Hurrah," squealed Annika and followed her mother.
Gloria gazed after them. "So lucky," she muttered. She sighed and closed the door to her quarters. She might as well get comfortable. She was going to be here for a while.
That Friday Raye, Chad, Annika and a very reluctant Stardust arrived at the ski lodge. Chad's parents owned a house there so he had arranged for them to stay at it. Annika was disappointed when she found out that her grandparents were out of the country. She was hoping they would join them but all the same she was glad to be here. Annika had been looking forward to this all week. The house was gorgeous but then Chad's parents were very wealthy. He and his siblings grew up having everything they ever needed. Of course since Annika lived at the palace she got everything too but Raye refused to spoil her so she did not get everything she wanted.
Raye sat down in front of the fireplace with a cup of coffee in her hand. She knew Annika was going to want to hit the slopes that evening and Raye wanted to be sure she would be awake enough to keep up with the excited child.
"Mama are we going to go on the ski lifts," asked Annika eagerly as she gazed out the window.
"No Darling that is for experienced skiers only," Raye replied. "Daddy and I can go on those but it is too dangerous for you right now. Once you learn to ski you will be able to go up there."
Annika pouted. She came over and sat on the couch beside Raye. "I was hoping I could go up there," she sniffed. "It looks like fun."
Raye kissed Annika on the head. "You will be able to go up there one day," she assured her daughter. "Once you learn how to ski. But right now you are going to have to stick to the beginners slopes."
Annika snuggled up next to her mother. "Can we go skiing tonight after dinner," she asked.
"Why do you think I am having a cup of coffee at this time of day," asked Raye. "Of course we can go skiing tonight. Daddy is getting some dinner for us now so after we eat we will go."
"Hurrah," squealed Annika in delight.
"I still don't understand why I had to come," grumbled Stardust.
"To play with me." Annika pointed out as she picked up Stardust.
"Don't worry Stardust," Raye told the pink kitten. "You can say here while we ski."
"Thank you," Stardust said in relief.
After dinner Chad, Raye, and Annika headed toward the beginners' slopes. Annika was proudly wearing her new bright pink ski outfit. It was keeping her very warm.
"These skis should fit her," said Chad as he brought forth some child size skis. Raye took them and helped Annika put them on.
"Take it easy now," advised Raye. "You have never had these things on your feet before so it is going to be awkward at first."
Annika took some unsteady steps in the skis. Raye was right. It was awkward to walk in them but Annika was very eager to learn.
The evening was fun. Raye and Chad both saw that their daughter had inherited their knack for skiing. Annika had caught on very quickly and soon was coasting very easily down the beginner slopes.
"Very good Sweetheart," called Raye as Annika came down the hill with her father.
"Can we go on the ski lifts," asked Annika eagerly.
"Don't push it," said Raye as she kissed the child on the cheek. "You are not ready for the ski lift yet."
"Rats," muttered Annika pouting. "How about the two of you? Are you going up there?"
"And leave you down here alone, I don't think so," Raye exclaimed.
"Why don't you go ahead Raye," asked Chad. "I'll stay down here with Annika if you want to go up there."
"Okay," agreed Raye. "And then after I have a turn you can go."
Annika stood next to her father as she watched her mother head toward the ski lift. She felt envious. She really felt she could go down that slope. Annika knew if she were Gloria she would disobey her parents and go on the ski lift anyway. However, Annika was not Gloria and she knew that if she did disobey her parents she would be in a lot of trouble. Raye was a very loving parent but she did not tolerate any disobedience or poor behavior. Annika decided she did not want to ruin this weekend by getting into trouble. She gave a gusty sigh and continued practicing her skiing on the beginner's slope.
Nearby a snow youma was watching and waiting.
Very early the next morning Annika flew into the room her parents were sleeping in and jumped onto Raye's side of the bed. "Come on Mama," cried Annika. "Let's go hit the slopes."
Raye moaned as she was jolted awake. "Sweetheart it is only seven in the morning," she yawned. "We were out late last night. We should really get some more sleep."
"But I really want to ski some more," Annika whined.
"Stop whining," Raye told her daughter firmly. She lay the child down next to her. "Now go back to sleep. The slopes will still be there in a couple of hours."
"I'm not tired," protested Annika but an enormous yawn indicated she was.
Raye wrapped her arms around her daughter and held her close. "Try to go back to sleep," she urged. She forgot about being annoyed for being awakened so early. Raye was just glad to see that her Annika was having a good time. With Annika asleep in her arms Raye drifted back to sleep too.
"Let's go, let's go," called Annika in delight. They were at the beginner's slopes again and Annika had already been up and down several times.
"We have got to switch that kid over to decaf," muttered Chad. "Where is she getting all of this energy?'
"She's just excited," laughed Raye. "Besides I am just glad that just the three of us could spend time together as a family."
"So am I," agreed Chad as he and Raye shared a kiss.
"Oh yuck do you have to get all mushy now," shrieked Annika making a face.
"Just wait until you get married," Raye told her as she gave Annika a tweak on the nose.
"Yuck never," cried Annika as she headed back up the slope.
"I agree on that one," said Chad who was certainly not ready to entertain the idea that his daughter would ever be married.
Raye just smiled. She never told Chad about their future granddaughter, Brooke. All of the Scouts agreed to let the Knights and Chibi Scouts shape their futures without any knowledge of the future. Raye followed her husband and daughter up the slope.
Annika coasted down the slope ahead of her parents. She was having so much fun. She did not want it to end. The cold wind whipping against her face and hair was invigorating. Annika never dreamed that skiing would be this much fun.
An evil force suddenly hit her. Annika stopped skiing and turned toward the direction the force was coming from. "I should investigate," she thought to herself and she walked over to a secluded area surrounded by drifts. She pulled an anti-evil scroll out of her pocket to protect herself from the force she was feeling. "I can sense an evil presence," she said to herself. "But I don't see anything." She continued walking and stopped by a small drift of snow. "Where is it," she asked herself.
Suddenly she felt something grab her ankle. The snowdrift had grabbed her and was growing. Annika screamed in terror as she was pulled off her feet. She managed to kick herself free and she landed on the ground. Annika looked up and saw that the snowdrift turned into a youma. She was too terrified to move. The youma reached down to grab her.
Raye and Chad had just gotten to the bottom of the slope when they heard Annika screaming. "Annika," gasped Raye in alarm and she and Chad ran over toward the direction the scream was coming from. They saw a huge snow youma standing over their daughter who was too terrified to do anything. "A youma," shouted Raye and she pulled out her transformation pen.
"MARS ETERNAL POWER MAKE UP!" Fire rings surrounded her and melted her ski clothes into her scout uniform. Chad pulled out a small pen and hit a button. In an instant his clothes melted into his red knight uniform.
"SWORD OF FLAMES," shouted Mars Knight and his sword appeared in his hands. He held the youma at bay while Sailor Mars dove forward and grabbed Annika.
"Mama what is that," asked Annika in fright.
"I do not know Darling but you had better transform and help us out," Sailor Mars replied. Annika pulled out her transformation pen.
"MARS POWER MAKE UP!" Flames melted her ski clothes into her scout uniform. Filled with anger she ran toward the youma. "I was enjoying a ski weekend with the two people I love most and you had to come along and try and ruin it. Well, I will not let you. I am an agent of love and Justice Sailor Chibi Mars and on behalf of Mars and the moon I will fry you," shouted Chibi Mars.
"And I am her mother and guardian to the King and Queen, Sailor Mars," called Sailor Mars.
"And I am Mars Knight," yelled Mars Knight. "We will not allow you to harm innocent people."
The youma roared and dove forward. He knocked Mars Knight off his feet. "Mars Knight," shouted Sailor Mars.
"Daddy," screamed Chibi Mars.
Sailor Mars powered up. "MARS FLAME SNIPER!" The arrow flew out and hit the youma. He shouted in pain.
Chibi Mars powered up. "MARS FIRESTORM!" The ball of fire hit the youma and he began to melt.
"Come on," shouted Sailor Mars. "He should be weak enough now. Let's hit him with everything we've got."
"MARS FLAME SNIPER!"
"MARS FIRESTORM!"
"SWORD OF FLAMES!"
The youma screamed as he was engulfed by the attacks. He exploded and was reduced to nothing but snow flakes. Sailor Mars and Mars Knight wrapped their arms around Chibi Mars and held her tight.
That evening Annika sat in front of the fireplace. She was trying to shake off the feeling of disappointment that was hanging over her right now but she could.
"What's wrong Annika," asked Stardust as she jumped on Annika's lap.
"Why did a dumb youma have to come along and ruin everything," Annika asked as tears of anger fell down her face. "This was supposed to be the perfect weekend and now it's ruined."
"It's not ruined," Stardust protested. "You still had a good time didn't you?"
"Yes until that youma came along," choked Annika.
"Don't let that ruin your entire weekend Sweetheart," pleaded Raye as she came in. She sat down by Annika and pulled the child onto her lap.
"I am just so mad," sobbed Annika. "I wanted to have fun and that youma came along."
"I certainly did not want to do any fighting this weekend," Raye told Annika. "But I am not going to let that ruin my weekend. The important thing is that I got to spend the weekend with the two people I love more than anyone else in the world and that's what makes this weekend perfect to me."
"I guess maybe my weekend wasn't completely ruined," Annika decided as she snuggled down into Raye's lap.
"That's my girl," smiled Raye as she kissed Annika on the head.
"It was fun learning how to ski," Annika admitted. "But you know what the best part of this weekend was?"
"What Sweetheart," asked Raye.
"Just being with you, Daddy, and Stardust," Annika replied flinging her arms around her mother's neck and kissing her on the cheek.
"Oh I agree with that Annika," Raye told her returning the hug and kiss. "We don't get to spend to much time with just the family so to me this was a real special weekend."
"For me too," came a voice from the door. Annika and Raye turned to see Chad coming in. "I was glad to spend the weekend with the two most beautiful women in the universe."
"Oh Daddy," giggled Annika. "You're silly."
"It's the truth," said Chad as he sat down by Raye and Annika.
"Well I for one cannot wait to get home," Stardust piped up. "I cannot stand this snow."
"We're going home tomorrow," laughed Raye as she picked the kitten up.
"Bummer," whined Annika.
"Don't worry," Raye assured her. "Now that we know you have got a knack for skiing we will be back."
"Hurrah," squealed Annika as she flung her arms around Raye. "I love you Mama and Daddy!"
"We love you too Sweetheart," said Raye as she held Annika close. Chad put his arms around his wife and daughter. The family sat together in front of the warm fire enjoying the last evening of their weekend together.
The End
Once again I enjoy e-mail so please send any comments or suggestions to AngelRaye2@aol.com
Also please check out my web site at http://angelrayeschibiscouts.homestead.com/angelraye.html.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. I created the Chibi Scouts except Rini of course.
Family Time
Part One: Mars
By
Angel Raye
"But Mama you promised me anything I wanted," whined Annika. She had just gotten home from school and presented her report card to Raye. It was an excellent report card and Raye and Chad both promised her if it had been good Annika could have her choice of a treat.
"I thought you would maybe like a new toy or a day out to one of your favorite places," Raye told her.
"I can get those any old time," Annika waved her hand in refusal. "You and Daddy are really good at this and I want to learn so I can be as good as you."
Raye sighed and looked at Chad. "Well, what do you think," she asked him.
"I think it will be a lot of fun," Chad pointed out. "Besides we have been promising to teach her. Maybe this is our chance."
Raye thought about it for a moment and then smiled at Annika. "All right Sweetheart," she gave in. "We can go skiing this weekend."
Annika gave a squeal of delight and gave both her parents a hug. "Thank you," she cried. "I can't wait to tell Gloria. She is going to be so jealous." Annika whisked out of her quarters to go and find her best friend Gloria.
Raye pulled out her purse and began to dig around. "What are you doing," asked Chad.
"If we are taking her skiing she is going to need some ski clothes," Raye replied. "I had better go and catch up with her so I can take her shopping." Raye followed her daughter out of their quarters. Chad just shook his head. He had a wife and daughter who loved to shop. This was going to be one expensive treat.
"You lucky thing," cried Gloria. "I wish I could go skiing."
"Maybe I could ask Mama if you could come with us," Annika offered.
"Not a chance," moaned Gloria. "My mom and dad were furious with my report card. I'm grounded for a month."
"Bummer," muttered Annika. "Oh well I guess Stardust can come and play with me."
"We will see about that," Raye interrupted as she finally caught up with her excited daughter. "Cats do not like snow."
"Mama," exclaimed Annika.
"We have to go shopping," Raye told Annika. "You need some ski clothes."
"Hurrah," squealed Annika and followed her mother.
Gloria gazed after them. "So lucky," she muttered. She sighed and closed the door to her quarters. She might as well get comfortable. She was going to be here for a while.
That Friday Raye, Chad, Annika and a very reluctant Stardust arrived at the ski lodge. Chad's parents owned a house there so he had arranged for them to stay at it. Annika was disappointed when she found out that her grandparents were out of the country. She was hoping they would join them but all the same she was glad to be here. Annika had been looking forward to this all week. The house was gorgeous but then Chad's parents were very wealthy. He and his siblings grew up having everything they ever needed. Of course since Annika lived at the palace she got everything too but Raye refused to spoil her so she did not get everything she wanted.
Raye sat down in front of the fireplace with a cup of coffee in her hand. She knew Annika was going to want to hit the slopes that evening and Raye wanted to be sure she would be awake enough to keep up with the excited child.
"Mama are we going to go on the ski lifts," asked Annika eagerly as she gazed out the window.
"No Darling that is for experienced skiers only," Raye replied. "Daddy and I can go on those but it is too dangerous for you right now. Once you learn to ski you will be able to go up there."
Annika pouted. She came over and sat on the couch beside Raye. "I was hoping I could go up there," she sniffed. "It looks like fun."
Raye kissed Annika on the head. "You will be able to go up there one day," she assured her daughter. "Once you learn how to ski. But right now you are going to have to stick to the beginners slopes."
Annika snuggled up next to her mother. "Can we go skiing tonight after dinner," she asked.
"Why do you think I am having a cup of coffee at this time of day," asked Raye. "Of course we can go skiing tonight. Daddy is getting some dinner for us now so after we eat we will go."
"Hurrah," squealed Annika in delight.
"I still don't understand why I had to come," grumbled Stardust.
"To play with me." Annika pointed out as she picked up Stardust.
"Don't worry Stardust," Raye told the pink kitten. "You can say here while we ski."
"Thank you," Stardust said in relief.
After dinner Chad, Raye, and Annika headed toward the beginners' slopes. Annika was proudly wearing her new bright pink ski outfit. It was keeping her very warm.
"These skis should fit her," said Chad as he brought forth some child size skis. Raye took them and helped Annika put them on.
"Take it easy now," advised Raye. "You have never had these things on your feet before so it is going to be awkward at first."
Annika took some unsteady steps in the skis. Raye was right. It was awkward to walk in them but Annika was very eager to learn.
The evening was fun. Raye and Chad both saw that their daughter had inherited their knack for skiing. Annika had caught on very quickly and soon was coasting very easily down the beginner slopes.
"Very good Sweetheart," called Raye as Annika came down the hill with her father.
"Can we go on the ski lifts," asked Annika eagerly.
"Don't push it," said Raye as she kissed the child on the cheek. "You are not ready for the ski lift yet."
"Rats," muttered Annika pouting. "How about the two of you? Are you going up there?"
"And leave you down here alone, I don't think so," Raye exclaimed.
"Why don't you go ahead Raye," asked Chad. "I'll stay down here with Annika if you want to go up there."
"Okay," agreed Raye. "And then after I have a turn you can go."
Annika stood next to her father as she watched her mother head toward the ski lift. She felt envious. She really felt she could go down that slope. Annika knew if she were Gloria she would disobey her parents and go on the ski lift anyway. However, Annika was not Gloria and she knew that if she did disobey her parents she would be in a lot of trouble. Raye was a very loving parent but she did not tolerate any disobedience or poor behavior. Annika decided she did not want to ruin this weekend by getting into trouble. She gave a gusty sigh and continued practicing her skiing on the beginner's slope.
Nearby a snow youma was watching and waiting.
Very early the next morning Annika flew into the room her parents were sleeping in and jumped onto Raye's side of the bed. "Come on Mama," cried Annika. "Let's go hit the slopes."
Raye moaned as she was jolted awake. "Sweetheart it is only seven in the morning," she yawned. "We were out late last night. We should really get some more sleep."
"But I really want to ski some more," Annika whined.
"Stop whining," Raye told her daughter firmly. She lay the child down next to her. "Now go back to sleep. The slopes will still be there in a couple of hours."
"I'm not tired," protested Annika but an enormous yawn indicated she was.
Raye wrapped her arms around her daughter and held her close. "Try to go back to sleep," she urged. She forgot about being annoyed for being awakened so early. Raye was just glad to see that her Annika was having a good time. With Annika asleep in her arms Raye drifted back to sleep too.
"Let's go, let's go," called Annika in delight. They were at the beginner's slopes again and Annika had already been up and down several times.
"We have got to switch that kid over to decaf," muttered Chad. "Where is she getting all of this energy?'
"She's just excited," laughed Raye. "Besides I am just glad that just the three of us could spend time together as a family."
"So am I," agreed Chad as he and Raye shared a kiss.
"Oh yuck do you have to get all mushy now," shrieked Annika making a face.
"Just wait until you get married," Raye told her as she gave Annika a tweak on the nose.
"Yuck never," cried Annika as she headed back up the slope.
"I agree on that one," said Chad who was certainly not ready to entertain the idea that his daughter would ever be married.
Raye just smiled. She never told Chad about their future granddaughter, Brooke. All of the Scouts agreed to let the Knights and Chibi Scouts shape their futures without any knowledge of the future. Raye followed her husband and daughter up the slope.
Annika coasted down the slope ahead of her parents. She was having so much fun. She did not want it to end. The cold wind whipping against her face and hair was invigorating. Annika never dreamed that skiing would be this much fun.
An evil force suddenly hit her. Annika stopped skiing and turned toward the direction the force was coming from. "I should investigate," she thought to herself and she walked over to a secluded area surrounded by drifts. She pulled an anti-evil scroll out of her pocket to protect herself from the force she was feeling. "I can sense an evil presence," she said to herself. "But I don't see anything." She continued walking and stopped by a small drift of snow. "Where is it," she asked herself.
Suddenly she felt something grab her ankle. The snowdrift had grabbed her and was growing. Annika screamed in terror as she was pulled off her feet. She managed to kick herself free and she landed on the ground. Annika looked up and saw that the snowdrift turned into a youma. She was too terrified to move. The youma reached down to grab her.
Raye and Chad had just gotten to the bottom of the slope when they heard Annika screaming. "Annika," gasped Raye in alarm and she and Chad ran over toward the direction the scream was coming from. They saw a huge snow youma standing over their daughter who was too terrified to do anything. "A youma," shouted Raye and she pulled out her transformation pen.
"MARS ETERNAL POWER MAKE UP!" Fire rings surrounded her and melted her ski clothes into her scout uniform. Chad pulled out a small pen and hit a button. In an instant his clothes melted into his red knight uniform.
"SWORD OF FLAMES," shouted Mars Knight and his sword appeared in his hands. He held the youma at bay while Sailor Mars dove forward and grabbed Annika.
"Mama what is that," asked Annika in fright.
"I do not know Darling but you had better transform and help us out," Sailor Mars replied. Annika pulled out her transformation pen.
"MARS POWER MAKE UP!" Flames melted her ski clothes into her scout uniform. Filled with anger she ran toward the youma. "I was enjoying a ski weekend with the two people I love most and you had to come along and try and ruin it. Well, I will not let you. I am an agent of love and Justice Sailor Chibi Mars and on behalf of Mars and the moon I will fry you," shouted Chibi Mars.
"And I am her mother and guardian to the King and Queen, Sailor Mars," called Sailor Mars.
"And I am Mars Knight," yelled Mars Knight. "We will not allow you to harm innocent people."
The youma roared and dove forward. He knocked Mars Knight off his feet. "Mars Knight," shouted Sailor Mars.
"Daddy," screamed Chibi Mars.
Sailor Mars powered up. "MARS FLAME SNIPER!" The arrow flew out and hit the youma. He shouted in pain.
Chibi Mars powered up. "MARS FIRESTORM!" The ball of fire hit the youma and he began to melt.
"Come on," shouted Sailor Mars. "He should be weak enough now. Let's hit him with everything we've got."
"MARS FLAME SNIPER!"
"MARS FIRESTORM!"
"SWORD OF FLAMES!"
The youma screamed as he was engulfed by the attacks. He exploded and was reduced to nothing but snow flakes. Sailor Mars and Mars Knight wrapped their arms around Chibi Mars and held her tight.
That evening Annika sat in front of the fireplace. She was trying to shake off the feeling of disappointment that was hanging over her right now but she could.
"What's wrong Annika," asked Stardust as she jumped on Annika's lap.
"Why did a dumb youma have to come along and ruin everything," Annika asked as tears of anger fell down her face. "This was supposed to be the perfect weekend and now it's ruined."
"It's not ruined," Stardust protested. "You still had a good time didn't you?"
"Yes until that youma came along," choked Annika.
"Don't let that ruin your entire weekend Sweetheart," pleaded Raye as she came in. She sat down by Annika and pulled the child onto her lap.
"I am just so mad," sobbed Annika. "I wanted to have fun and that youma came along."
"I certainly did not want to do any fighting this weekend," Raye told Annika. "But I am not going to let that ruin my weekend. The important thing is that I got to spend the weekend with the two people I love more than anyone else in the world and that's what makes this weekend perfect to me."
"I guess maybe my weekend wasn't completely ruined," Annika decided as she snuggled down into Raye's lap.
"That's my girl," smiled Raye as she kissed Annika on the head.
"It was fun learning how to ski," Annika admitted. "But you know what the best part of this weekend was?"
"What Sweetheart," asked Raye.
"Just being with you, Daddy, and Stardust," Annika replied flinging her arms around her mother's neck and kissing her on the cheek.
"Oh I agree with that Annika," Raye told her returning the hug and kiss. "We don't get to spend to much time with just the family so to me this was a real special weekend."
"For me too," came a voice from the door. Annika and Raye turned to see Chad coming in. "I was glad to spend the weekend with the two most beautiful women in the universe."
"Oh Daddy," giggled Annika. "You're silly."
"It's the truth," said Chad as he sat down by Raye and Annika.
"Well I for one cannot wait to get home," Stardust piped up. "I cannot stand this snow."
"We're going home tomorrow," laughed Raye as she picked the kitten up.
"Bummer," whined Annika.
"Don't worry," Raye assured her. "Now that we know you have got a knack for skiing we will be back."
"Hurrah," squealed Annika as she flung her arms around Raye. "I love you Mama and Daddy!"
"We love you too Sweetheart," said Raye as she held Annika close. Chad put his arms around his wife and daughter. The family sat together in front of the warm fire enjoying the last evening of their weekend together.
The End