A/N: I apologize for posting so late. It was something up with my computer and cellphone that kept saying the files were corrupted, but it's been fixed. Good news, because of that I wrote a few more chapters, so no more long waits. Enjoy! Apology for the short chapter. I got frustrated because I had to rewrite it, it was much longer. Make up with Chapter 6!

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Weeks have gone by since Alex became a vampire and things are starting to get back to normal. Whatever normal is to a family of wizards and a vampire.

Juliet trained Alex as much as she could to become a better vampire, it is up to Alex to decide if she wants to be good or evil. She even got Alex on the blood bank wagon, though she still prefers human blood over that diluted junk. Juliet also taught Alex how to control her senses and hunger when she's around a crowd of people. It hasn't been tested yet. Since Alex the only places she has been, so far, is the basement and in the loft with her family and sometimes the shop. So they'll put that to the test when Alex starts school again.

Her parents made up the excuse that Alex was sick with the flu. That will describe her now paler than before complexion.

Harper has come around as well. She is now used to having a best friend as a vampire.

Everything was back to normal as can be. Finally.

"Where are you going?" Theresa stopped Alex as she was going outside.

"To get some fresh air." Alex replied with a shrug and a raised eyebrow.

"In the sun?" Theresa was worried about her daughter going out in the sun.

"Yes." Alex dragged with a nod.

"You sure?" Theresa shrugged.

"Mom. I've been out in the sun before. The sun can only harm me when it's rising." Alex reminded. "I'm just going to go out on the marketplace for a few minutes to talk to Joe then come right back."

"Who is Joe?" Theresa asked.

Alex started to grin, "He's this guy I met on a stroll with Juliet a few nights ago."

"Alex?" Theresa crossed her arms.

Alex huffed and stomped her foot. "He's not my prey, just a guy I met and want to get to know."

"I don't think you're ready to date." Theresa shook her head.

"Not a date." Alex corrected. "Just a guy I met and want to get to know." She nodded and smiled. "Then date." She ran out into the marketplace.

Theresa sighed and shook her head. "They don't make books for moments like this." She tossed the towel over her shoulder and walked over to clean a table.

Justin jogged down the stairs looking for Alex and was shocked when he glanced out the window to see her talking to a boy. He fixed his collar and stormed outside.

"Hello Alex!" He strutted over to Alex and gave the faux hawked boy a warning glare. "Who's your friend?" He shifted his head to Alex.

"Justin why are you acting weirder than usual?" Alex glared at her brother.

"I'm Joe and you are?" The boy extended his hand.

"I'm her boyfriend." Justin pushed his hand away and stood in front of Alex.

"Justin." Alex huffed as she pinched and pushed her brother as he jumped. "Don't listen to him, he's my brother."

"Overprotective?" Joe nodded with a smirk.

"You're like a genius" Justin crossed his arms as he insulted the boy.

"Would you stop it."

"I'll call you later." Joe nodded and walked away.

"What was that for?" Alex popped Justin in the shoulder and stomped into the sub station with Justin in tow.

"You're not ready to date yet." Justin said.

"You're not ready for me to date." Alex spun around to her brother then walked to the counter.

"I just don't want you to get hurt and end up killing someone." He followed and walked around the counter. "You're a vampire now, your emotions are more sensitive and the smallest thing can make you snap." He said and Alex rolled her eyes. "This Joe guys looks like he'll break your heart in a heartbeat."

"I happen to think otherwise and now if you'll excuse me. I'm going to my room." She slid from under the counter and walked around to the spiral stair case.

"Why?" Justin shrugged.

Alex stopped and turned around with a grin. "The sun is about to set and I need at least a good two hours to myself before I end up feasting on the whole family." She was playing, but her tone was serious. Justin almost thought he should fear for his families life.

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Alex stood on the terrace with the moon grazing her soft porcelain skin. She took in the night air before exhaling lightly. She watched a few pedestrian walk down the walkway. Some holding hands and some by themselves. Just a regular night on Waverly Place.

"Look at them." A voice whispered into the brunette's ear. "Smiling down there, happy to live another day, yet they don't know that their future is as grim as the reaper himself."

That was a familiar voice to Alex, she has heard it before but it wasn't enough for her to remember. She snapped her head to her side. Her eyes widened, mouth gaped, she then spoke.

"Joe?" She said in a whispered.