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Authoresses Note: And here comes the end of this! But I swear, the sequel is coming! And it's snowing today so I'll write during the points I'm not outside, since I can't go anywhere or really do anything. So no worrys. I'll probably have the first chappy of the sequel up tonight, or no later than tomorrow, so long as fanfiction and my internet cooperate. But as you know, snow and electronics don't mix very well. :) Please review! I've had fun writing this 'un here. And I hope you've enjoyed reading it! God Bless!

The Return

Chapter 18

Alexs POV

"Are you sure you'll be ok?" Eric asked for what seemed the thousandth time.

"It's just school. It won't be any different than normal. I'll be fine... and we go to the same school. Besides, it's been 3 weeks since... all of that."

"Still..."

"I'll be fine. But thanks for worrying about me."

"No problem."

I took a deep breathe and walked away from him. In all honesty, I didn't feel fine. I felt alone. Edmund's not here. Dad's gone forever. And Eric may be only a hall away, but I can't see him. I sighed and kept walking.

"Hey! Alex!" Oh great, as if my dad couldn't get any worse. Might as well face the music now.

"What do you want?" I asked, turning to Tiffany.

She took a step back and gave me that same sickly sweet smile. "Where's your boyfriend?"

"He moved. Not like it's any of your business. And let me save you some trouble. 'Alex, your boyfriend isn't real. Your just a fake.' Was that what you were going to say?!" By now I was yelling, and right in her face. She nodded, white as a ghost. "Good! Now leave me alone! I already feel as bad as it gets, so you don't have to do anything!" I said, turning and running right slap into someone. I muttered a curse under my breathe and bent down to pick my books.

"Colorful vocabulary you have there." a male voice, and a strange accent said.

"Yeah, well I'm not in the best of moods today." I said, looking up.

I met a familiar face. "Do... do I know you?" I asked.

He had a curious expression on his face. "I'm not sure. But you look vaguely familiar." he replied.

"Wait a minute... Terrance?!" I asked.

"Alex?!" he replied, excitedly. I nodded my head. "Oh my gosh, look at you!"

"Look at me? Look at you!"

"You grew up!"

"Well I was 6 the last time you saw me."

"Same here! Well, 7, but..."

"Don't even start rubbing it in like you used to. You aren't even a grade ahead!"

"But I'm still taller."

"But I can still kick your butt."

"And how do you know that?"

"Because I can kick Erics butt."

"Maybe I'm stronger than him."

"We'll see. Come home with me this afternoon and we'll catch up. Maybe you can stay for dinner."

"I'd love that. I'll have to tell my mom."

"By the way, where did you move to? I can't determine your accent."

"America. The south. Georgia."

"Cool. I can't wait to catch up with you."

"There's something different about you." he said, cocking his head at me.

"Um... I... I grew up... I guess." I said.

"No... something else..." Thankfully at that time the bell rang.

"Well, see you after school." I said quickly, hurrying away.

I sat low in my seat, sighing with relief. My back is killing me. But at least I can feel the babys kicking, and no ones figured it out.

"Mum, we're home!" I called.

"Oh good. Um... who's this?" mum asked coming around the corner. When she saw Terrence she stopped.

I grinned. "Take a wild guess!"

"Terrance?" she asked, eyes wide.

He smiled. "Hello, Ms. Keynes." Terrence smiled. (A/N: Yeah yeah yeah, I used Skandars last name. But in my defense I couldn't think of anything else!)

"My, my, look at you!" she exclaimed, hugging him tight. He looked over at me, a shocked expression on his face.

I smiled. "Mum, he needs to breathe." I said.

"Oh sorry." she said letting him go.

"It's alright." he smiled.

"Come on. I was loaded with homework." I said, walking up the stairs.

"Your telling me. First day back and my backpacks so full I think I have a hernia!" he laughed.

"Your fault. Lift with your knees." I joked.

"Wait, are you going to your room?" mum asked.

I looked down at her. "Yes ma'am." I replied.

"I... don't know about that." she said.

"Mum, if your worried about us... doing anything your sadly mistaken. He's friend. Besides, I'm faithful to Ed." I said.

"Oh yes, that reminds me. I have to tell you something. Put your jacket and back pack up and meet me in your da... the study. And Terrance, I think it would be best if you went home. But feel free to come back tomorrow." she said.

"I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Terrence said, walking back out.

I gave mum a concerned glanced before running up to my room, and putting my stuff away. I was back out of my door in seconds, worry leading me on. I took the steps two at a time, walking towards dads old study which was now the library. He had told us to a year ago, and we were beginning to wish we had left it the way it had been before he left. Hesitantly, I opened the door, afraid memories would flood me, and of what mum had to say. Luckily memories didn't plague me, but unfortunantly the angry look on mums face didn't ease my mind.

"What's wrong mum?" I asked.

"I have a few questions." she said.

"Alright." I said nervously.

"First of all, how long have you been dating Ed behind my back?" she asked.

'12 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 4 days and somewhere around 5 hours....' "Um... a few months I guess." I said quietly.

"And can you tell me another thing, when was the last time you had a period?" she asked.

'Ok, I know she's my mum... but isn't that my business?' "I'm... not sure." I said, confused.

"Last question... when were you going to tell me you were pregnant?!" she yelled.

I backed up. "H...how did you find out?" I asked, my voice small.

"First of all, Ed said it himself, I heard him. Eric convinced me otherwise, but then I heard you and Ed talking. And when I came to check on you this morning, I felt them kick." she said.

"I... I wasn't sure how to tell you. But you've got to believe me, there's more of a story to it then what you think." I said.

"Well then, what is it?!"

Tears sprang to my eyes. "I... can't tell you." I whispered.

"And why not?!"

"Because you wouldn't believe me." I heard the front door open.

"I'm home!" Eric called.

"We're in here!" I called before mum could say otherwise.

The door opened and Eric walked in. "What's... going on?" he asked.

"Eric, did you know that your little sister... is pregnant?" mum asked.

His eyes widened in shock, but I could tell he was trying to figure out an explanation out of it. "Well... n... yes... I did." he sighed, looking down.

"So both of my children are liars?!" mum yelled.

"NO!" I yelled, finally finding my voice. Good-bye Alex Keynes, hello Queen Alex The Light! "He's not a liar! But... I am! I've been lying to you for weeks! And for one of those weeks I lied to him too! It's a long story, but I'll be happy to explain." I said, through gritted teeth. But I suddenly felt weak and absolutely sick at my stomach. I backed away, closing my eyes tight as sering pain I hadn't felt in a while came to my stomach. "Eric... help." I managed to say, falling to my knees.

"Alex, what is it?" he asked, rushing over to me.

My vision was blurry, but I could tell even mum was worried now. I realized faintly that I couldn't breathe. With a sudden gush of air I could breathe again, and I realized that I was outside. Eric was still beside me, but mum was gone. I took in deep breathes and immediately knew... Narnia.