Chapter One

"Up, higher." Mrs. Jones commanded. Alex and Sabina were practicing fighting moves. Sabina jumped into the air, spun and kicked her left foot out.

Alex anticipated this move and he moved safely out of the way. It has been four years since Alex foiled Darrius Sayle's stormbreaker plan. He was now eighteen years of age. It was with the help of Sabina Pleasure that he was able to do that. MI6 made her sign the Official Secrets Act but realized that she could also be used to help them. Sort of like a teenage spy thing. No one would know what hit them.

Sabina caught Alex unaware and flipped him with her feet. When he was down, she pounced on his back and pinned him down.

Mrs. Jones started clapping. "Wonderful, Ms. Pleasure, wonderful."

"You're usually not this aggressive." Alex said in a tone where only she could here.

"Maybe you've just never taken notice." She teased back. She got off his back and reached a hand out to help him up. He grabbed her hand, and instead of getting up, he pulled her down. Sabina started to giggle. Alex pressed his lips against hers.

Mrs. Jones picked up her clipboard and pretended to read. She had grown very fond of Alex. Not even his uncle, who was the best spy they had, had managed to defeat Darrius Sayle.

The door opened and Jack Starbright entered. "Sabina, you're parents called the house. They want to know if you'll make it home in time for your birthday celebration." Jack knew all about Alex and Sabina's involvement with MI6. Sabina's parents did not. As a cover, Jack would say that she was helping her out.

Sabina jumped up. "That's right. With all of the excitement, I forgot that today is my eighteenth birthday."

"Quick, shower up and I will drive you over. Alex and I will be over later. There is something he has to do." Jack said, leading the young woman out. Jack winked at Alex and he nodded.

"Her training has greatly improved in the last few years." Mrs. Jones said, walking up behind him.

"Well, that's what hard work does. We've been training at home, and any time we can. I want her to be ready for the next mission, which I have a feeling will pop up soon enough."

"Why's that?"

"It's been four years since my last mission. My life has been good so far, and that's what you guys do. You ruin good lives." Alex said.

"Well, what ever you are preparing for, I will give you this, her fighting technique is just about as good as yours." Ms. Jones stated.

"Thank you." Alex started to leave. He had to get ready for Sabina's big bash.

"Do you have it?" She asked. Alex patted the pocket of the pants he was going to change into.

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"Happy birthday." Mrs. Pleasure said, bringing out the cake. There were a ton of candles waiting to be blown out. She set the cake in front of her daughter. "Make a wish."

Sabina closed her eyes and blew out the candles. "Before we eat cake, I want to open presents." She announced.

One by one, she started to open gifts from her friends, family, and even from Mr. Smithers, who Sabina had to lie and say he was Jack's uncle. "I think that's all the gifts." Mr. Pleasure said.

"No it's not." Alex stated. "You forgot mine." He brought forth a huge box. Sabina smiled at him and started to open the present. When she opened it, she withdrew another box that was wrapped. Alex grinned. This was part of the plan.

Sabina kept unwrapping presents and receiving more boxes. Finally, she got down to a very small box. She opened it to find a small red velvet box. Is this what I think this is? She asked herself. She rubbed her pointer finger across the top. The velvet felt nice in her hand. Like touching rose petals. She opened the box. Inside was a diamond ring.

Alex got down on one knee. "Sabina Pleasure, will you give me the honor of becoming your husband?"

Sabina looked into Alex's eyes. She saw the love he felt for her. She looked down at the ring. This must have cost him a bundle. "Y-Yes, I will marry you."

Alex whooped in joy, placed the ring upon her finger, jumped up and kissed her.

Jack smiled. She knew of Alex's plans. So did Mrs. Jones. Alan Blunt would not know until after the wedding. He would try to stop the union.

Sabina got in real close. "When's the wedding? You know Mr. Blunt won't approve."

Alex whispered back. "I know. You didn't look closely at the present that Mr. Smithers gave you, did you?"

"Let me guess, that dress is a gadget?" Sabina pondered. Mr. Smithers sent her a lean black dressed that would hug her body and show off every curve.

"Yep, when you push the tag, it will turn into a slim wedding dress." Alex said. "Smithers already gave me my tux." He paused.

"What is it?" Sabina asked.

"I hope you don't get mad at me, but the ceremony is tomorrow. Mrs. Jones hired a priest to marry us. It's going to be a small wedding, just Jack, Mrs. Jones, and Mr. Smithers."

"I'm not mad. I'm just glad to be marrying you." Sabina replied, her eyes shining with love.

Her mother cleared her throat. They were so wrapped up in the conversation that they realized that they had guests. "When is the wedding?" Mrs. Pleasure asked.

"Alex and I have decided to wait at least a year before we have the wedding." Sabina hated lying, but that lies were apart of being a spy.

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Jack fixed the veil upon Sabina's head. "You are so beautiful." Jack said. "Alex was so happy when you said yes."

"I can't believe he asked me. I love him, and I just want to spend the rest of my life with him."

"Well, you are about to take a solemn vow, so I know." Jack said. There was a knock at the door.

It was Mrs. Jones. "Not to rush things, but we need to get this done quick."

Sabina took one last look in the mirror and headed out to the other room. Alex, Mr. Smithers, and the priest were waiting for them. Mr. Smithers gave Sabina a thumbs up.

"Dearly…" The priest started.

"We don't have time for a full service." Mrs. Jones said, taking his book. She flipped through the pages. "Here." She handed the books.

"Do you, Alex, take Sabina to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and cherish, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"

"I do." Alex said.

"Do you, Sabina, take Alex to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and cherish, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do you part?"

"I do."

"By the powers invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Alex pulled Sabina close, removed her veil, and kissed her passionately.

"I present Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rider."

"Yes." Jack shouted.

Just then, the doors flew open and Alan Blunt entered. "What is this?" He asked, angrily.

Alex stepped right in front of Sabina. "You're too late. This is a legal and binding marriage. There's nothing you can do."

"My dear boy, I am the head of MI6. I can undo this marriage faster then you can blink."

"If you do, Then I will never help you again." Alex threatened.

"You do that and I'll…" Alan started.

"Deport me?" Jack asked. "Alex told me. He's eighteen now. A legal adult. I've been planning on seeing my family anyway."

"Fine, but the problem with two spies marrying and being partners, is the fact that they sometimes tend worry about their spouses then their mission."

"We give you our word that the mission will come first." Sabina stated, stepping out from behind Alex.

"I'll hold you to your word. Fine, you have my word that I won't do anything to jeopardize your marriage. You can stay husband and wife, and long as you stay loyal to MI6."

"Deal." Alex and Sabina agreed.

"Now that that's settled, time for you two to head on your honeymoon." Mr. Smithers said.

Alex gave Sabina one last kiss, and they made their way out to the airplane to take them to their honeymoon in California.