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I'm setting out two chaps because of the long wait. Sorry about that by the way. I've been... busy.
This is the Life
Chapter 6: A Jewel found
In a dark place, it was empty and quiet except for the thrashing of a fourteen-year-old girl.
Or, at least, what looked like a fourteen-year-old girl.
She had long, straight, light brown hair and her brown eyes shone with .
"Stop this!" the girl yelled at what seemed to be nothing. She was chained up to a wall and staring up at the ceiling. "No matter what, do NOT get Jay or Rose involved in this Cecelia!" she demanded.
"Do whatever you want with me." she huffed, letting her features calm, but still guarded. "But leave them out of this."
"Wait here, sweetheart." Voice chuckled evilly, "I'll be back in a little while. Now don't stress off your pretty little young head on an idea to get out of this place. You're stuck."
The "teen" smirked.
That's what she thought.
Little three year old Jason Yuki groaned in his sleep as he heard the doorbell ring. His mommy and daddy would get it soon, he thought. Wrong! The two were deep asleep. And so were Alex, Cassy, and Kathy.
Jason pouted as he got off of the bed he shared with Marina that night. Marina, Leslie, and Sy were staying until they got everything figured out about Rose. Marina shared the bed with Jason because she told her father she wanted to play with her friends that night. Alex didn't want to share a bed. No, he refused to. Syrus took the guest room, while Leslie was sleeping over at Cassidy's room.
It wasn't unusual at all.
Marina and Leslie would always have sleep overs at the Yuki's.
Jason walked over to the front door and reached for the doorknob, opening it as best as he could in his sleepy state.
He yawned and looked up at the teenage girl that stood at the doorway. Her mouth was agape as she stared at the mini-Jaden.
"Who are you? Are you sissy's friend?" he asked cutely.
"Every man has a place they call home, especially for this spell slash poem, so take me to Jaden Yuki's home, even if it's in the Kaiba dome?" The girl was questioning to herself if that would work.
Next thing she knew she was standing in front of a door. 'I guess it'll work as long as it rhymes. Magic's not complicated.' She didn't hesitate to ring the doorbell.
She waited...
And waited...
And waited...
'IT'S BEEN FIVE SECONDS WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG?!'
She angrily pushed the doorbell again.
A little while after she did, the door opened, revealing...
Her eyes widened and her jaw went slack.
"Who are you? Are you sissy's friend?" he asked.
He was just too cute for words!
'A miniature Jaden Yuki?!' The girl gasped.
"Sweetie, who's at the door?" A lady came into her view.
The lady had long blonde hair and caramel eyes. The girl's eyes traveled down the lady's form, stopping at her stomach. This lady was PREGNANT!
'Is this really Jaden's house?'
The fourteen-year-old's mind became confused. 'Just how long was I gone for?'
The blonde eyed the girl suspiciously. "Do we know you? You look awfully familiar. Are you one of Cassidy and Katherine's classmates?" she asked, then looked her over once again. "Oh, no. You can't be. You're much to young."
The girl had to keep from rolling her eyes. 'I'm older than I look, lady.'
She shut her mouth before she would say that out loud. She came to remember her real reason for coming here.
"Uh... do you know where Jaden Yuki lives?" she asked.
The blonde blinked, "Jay's my husband." she explained.
Brunette gasped. "He's married?!"
The blonde just tilted her head, confused, and nodded.
The girl's attention went back to Jason. She pointed an accusing finger at him.
"You. You're my nephew?" she asked in awe. Jason gave her a confused look.
"OH MY GOD I'M AN AUNT!" the girl squealed. Half in delight, half in confusion.
She was delighted that her brother didn't grow up alone after she left, and that he found someone worth his attention.
But she was confused as to who would ever be good enough for her older brother by about a year. Also, how long has she been gone anyway?
The girl's attention turned at a gasp from behind the blonde. Her eyes shone with happiness.
"Jade?" Jaden's voice asked, unsure that he was really seeing his deceased little sister. Alive and well, I might add. Alexis' eyes narrowed at her. This, to Jade didn't know why.
A huge grin smacked itself upon Jade's facial features. "JADEN!" she screamed in joy and ran past Alexis and Jason, straight to Jaden. Jumping into the older man's arms.
She giggled when his arms immediately went around her waist. "Oh my gosh, I missed you so much." he whispered softly into her ear.
Leslie, Katherine, and Cassidy walked into the room, hearing the loud noise they were making from the room. Jade glanced at the trio.
She gaped, not letting go of Jaden.
They looked like her.
"Daddy, why is their a fourteen-year-old girl hugging you in the middle of our living room?" Katherine asked.
"Not to mention she looks just like we did at her age." Cassidy observed. "Except we had blonde streaks in our hair."
"So I have two nieces and a nephew?" Jade asked Jaden, finally letting go. "How fucking long have I been dead?" Jaden lightly cringed when Jade said 'dead' specifically.
"You're 37." Jaden answered with an age instead of years. "I'm 39. Oh, and I have another son." Jade gaped.
"I'm getting WAY too old!" she shrieked. "And I still look like a fricken fourteen-year-old." she humphed. "Now... let's see." she began to think. She was probably thinking up a spell in her head to make her look older, but not that old.
Jaden rolled his eyes at his younger sister's tactic, he tapped her on the shoulder. Jade turned around toward him and raised an eyebrow. Jaden began to chant a spell, "It's been too long since you have aged, so make Jade's body grow today."
Jade's eyes widened as she ran to find a mirror. Soon, she found one that showed her whole reflection. Everyone, including little Jason, followed. (Marina, Alex, and Syrus were still asleep.)
Jade watched as her curves became more definite, and her thighs a little bigger, her breasts enlargened, her hair grew longer, her legs grew longer, and her face more mature. "STOP!" she ordered and the aging stopped.
Jade smirked at her knew appearance. "Yes. I can totally work with this." she winked at Jaden through the mirror, "Thanks."
Jaden sighed, "You stopped it when the aging process reached seventeen. What did heaven do to you?"
Jade laughed. "I guess Sarah rubbed off." she shrugged.
Alexis gasped and turned to her husband, "I wanna look younger! How come you never told us about this magic you had before?" she pouted. "I thought you loved me!"
Jaden sweat-dropped and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
Jade laughed, "How many months in is she?"
"Four." Katherine answered for her father.
Jade nodded, "Five more months Jaden." she smirked. "Hang in there."
Cassidy's attention turned back to Jade. "Who's the hottie in our house?" she asked her father.
Jaden chuckled.
Jade smiled widely. "I already love your kids!"
Jason walked up to Jade and held out his arms. Jade smiled and happily picked him up. He grinned. "Auntie Jade rocks!" he exclaimed.
"THAT'S JADE?!" Katherine shrieked. Leslie visible stiffened.
"When did we start making friends with the evil side?" she growled.
Jade frowned and turned to Jaden.
"You be quiet." he demanded from Leslie. "This is my sister and she did not take your mother."
Jade's eyes widened and she turned back to examine Leslie.
She looked just like...
"Where's Rosalinda?" Jade suddenly blurted out. Jaden cringed.
"Where. Is. My. Best friend. In the whole entire world?!" she demanded, being careful not to yell in Jason's ear.
"Well..."
"She was kidnapped." Leslie growled. Yes, she was certainly Rosalinda Haven's daughter. This, to Jade took note of.
Jade's eyes widened, and events from earlier came back to her mind. "She wouldn't..."
"Who wouldn't?"
"Cecelia."
Rose groaned. "Really, Cece?" she crossed her arms. "You've really gone off the deep end."
"Whatever." Cece shrugged. "So will you do it?"
"No." Rose refused, "I'm not a bad person. Why am I even here? Only two witches can perform the spell." she pointed out.
"Oh," Cece chuckled evily, "Yes, I know. Come with me." she grabbed Rose's hand and dragged her over to a dark room.
When Cece turned on the lights, in the middle of the room were broken chains. Cece growled. "She escaped. Probably with magic." she realized. "We need to get her to come back. But how?"
Rose rose an eyebrow as she watched her friend from collage think.
"I got it! She'll come running once she finds out you're gone." Cece snapped. "We'll just sit and relax."
Rose rolled her eyes, "I have no idea what you're talking about, but I'm in as long as it doesn't involve Jaden and the others."
Cece smirked. Oh, it didn't involve Jaden or her other friends. It involved an ex-best friend.
But She didn't count.
"Deal."