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"ALEXUS!" a voice said, cutting through Alexus' dreamless sleep. Her head shot up with a creak in her neck. "Ah, I hate it when that happens," she said, rubbing her neck, and looked up to see Nya smiling down at her. "Hi, how you doin'?" Alexus asked, smiling. "Good, how you doin'?" Nya repeated. "Well, I just woke up, my neck hurts, and I have no idea what time it is," Alexus said. "Well, it's 5 o'clock, and I woke you up to tell you it's time for dinner, who long were you asleep?" Nya asked. "I got here around three, so two hours," Alexus said.
"Who takes a two hour nap?" Nya asked. "I do," Alexus said, standing up and stretching. "Okay, and who eats at 5 pm?" Nya asked. "We do, we like to eat early, it gives the food more time to digest," Alexus said. "Right, come on, the others are already here, your mom decided that we should eat outside," Nya said. "Right, let's go," Alexus said, leading the way out of her room, and into the kitchen, and through the already open sliding glass window. They stepped onto the patio, where Alexus' mother was at the grill with a pair of tongs and a yellow apron.
"I hope you like grilled chicken," she said to Nya. "Thanks, Ms. Matthews," Nya smiled. Alexus looked over the railing to the yard. "Nice view of the mountains," Nya said, looking beyond all the roofs of all the houses. "Thanks, but you'll get use to them, you can see them almost everywhere in this small town," Alexus said. "Right, thanks for the info," Nya said, following Alexus down the light gray wooden stairs onto a slab of pavement. "We also live at the base of the mountains, and have high elevation levels, so if you feel light headed, that's why," Alexus said. "We live on a flying boat, it might be hard to get light headed," Nya said. "Good point," Alexus said.
"But, you're still right. I never taught you these things, where did you learn them?" Nya asked as they sat down. "It's basic knowledge of this town, everyone who lives here knows about it," Alexus said, looking to her left, and gave a small yelp. She didn't know that Cole was sitting next to her. "Nice to see you too," Cole smiled at her. Someone cleared there throat loudly. Alexus looked andsaw her dad across the table from her. "Wait, you're still here?" Alexus asked. "Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" Mr. Johnson asked. "It's just tat it's not very common for you to have dinner with us," Alexus said.
"Oh, I just thought it'd be nice for me to eat dinner with my twins that are turning 16," her dad said. But you weren't there when your eldest turned 18, Alexus thought back a few months ago, right before she left to be a samurai. "Oh, okay," Alexus said, looking down at her lap. "Are you okay?" Cole whispered to her. "Yeah, I'm fine," she whispered back. "I can still hear you," her dad whispered across the table. Alexus blushed and grimaced.
Cole blushed as well, which was the first time he ever blushed in front of Alexus. "Sorry, sir," he said. "Have you ever heard of a hair cut?" Mr. Johnson asked. "Dad!" Alexus said, burying her face in her hands. Jay was holding back a laugh, and was shaking, and Kai let out a chuckle. Nya kicked out under the table, and hit her brother's shin. "Ow, I mean, sorry," Kai said, looking sheepish. "It's alright," Alexus said, knowing better than to laugh. "Wow, she has changed, she normally would have laughed," Anthony said, looking over at them.
"Well, when you have a great mentor, you really learn a few things," Alexus said. "Well, if you get my daughter to be less confusing and more open, you will be a mircle worker," Ms. Matthews said, setting a huge plate of chicken on the table. "I hate chicken," David said, scowling at the plate. "Well, one child changed, one stays the same over a course of six months," Mr. Johnson said.
"How old is he?" Nya asked as Ms. Matthews walked back inside. "18, he turned 18 just before I left," Alexus said. "Excuse me," said Zane before he stood up, and walked inside the house. Nya looked over and saw David looking at his phone, ear buds in, looking at the screen with a dark expression. "Is he normally grumpy?" Jay asked, looking at the older brother as well. "Yeah, you know, normal teenage grump," Alexus said. "Right," Nya said, looking at him curiously. Then, Mr. Matthews and Zane came out of the house, Zane carrying a bowl of salad and plates.
"Alexus, you're friend is really helpful, he is welcome here any time," Ms. Matthews said. "Thank you," Zane said, smiling. "How old are you? You must be younger than my oldest," Mr. Matthews said. It was all they could for the team to not laugh. In fact, Zane was older than David by an estimate of a little over 50 years. Zane wasn't exactly keeping track of his first few years alive, and with only having his memories to estimate the first years, and with the help of Alexus' theories, they come up to the theory of 72 years.
"Well, age is but a number, Alexus, for example, has knowledge beyond her years," Zane said. "That is true, I swear, sometimes she talks like a twenty-five year old," Ms. Matthews said. "I thought it was twenty-four last year," Alexus said. "You get older each year," Ms. Matthews said. "I know," Alexus said. "Come on, let's eat," Ms. Matthews said, setting a bowl of mashed potatoes on the table. "Ear buds out," she said to David. He glared at her before turning his phone off, and glared at his chicken that was set before him.
"I hate chicken," he said, loading his plate with mashed potatoes, and another with salad. "It's not going to kill you," Ms. Matthews said. "Yeah, yeah, you can't control me my whole life," David said, picking at his food. "You really should be thankful for what you do have, not everyone is lucky enough to have this," Nya said. "What do you know?" David snapped, glaring at Nya. "David, can't you be polite one day?" Ms. Matthews asked. "Nope," David said, finally taking a bite of the chicken. "Oh, boy," Alexus said.
"I think you make really great chicken, Mom," Anthony said. "Exceedingly great!" Alexus said. "Thank you," Ms. Matthews said. "Your daughter is really polite," Cole said. "I know that, she was raised well," Mr. Johnson said, not bothering to look up. "Dad," Alexus said, grimacing. "Yes?" her father asked, looking up at her. "Can you try and at least pretend that you like him?" Alexus asked. Mr. Johnson didn't answer, and went back to his food. "Thanks for trying," Cole whispered. "You're welcome, sorry I probably can't do more," Alexus whispered back. "You know we can all hear you," Anthony whispered loudly. His seat was the second furthest away from them.
Alexus and Cole blushed, and they started to eat.
Soon, they all started talking, about this and that. Ms. Matthews started talking about Halloween, and all the costumes she tried to get Alexus to be. "I remember she always had the strangest ideas! Have any of you ever heard of 'Rose Tyler?'" Ms. Matthews asked. "Mom!" Alexus said, burying her face in her hands. "Of course, Rose Tyler is the best companion that the Doctor has ever had," Jay said. "See, out of a gathering of 11 people, only two have heard of her!" Ms. Matthews said. "Mom!" Alexus said, leaning back in her chair.
"I'm sorry, but it's true," Ms. Matthews said. "Ms. Matthews, if it makes you feel better, due to Alexus' originality, we have gotten ourselves out of various situations," Nya said. "Yeah, like that one time when we time traveled, and she helped us... how did she help us?" Jay asked. "Oh yeah, I remember that day, I liked the ending," Cole said. "I thought that we weren't going to talk about that night," Alexus said. "But, that was the night we almost-" Cole started, but from a cautionary glance from Alexus, he stopped. "That was the night we almost... beat Jay and Kai in a video game," Cole covered up quickly, looking at Mr. Johnson.
"Alexus always said that video games were a waste of time, what changed your mind?" Mr. Johnson asked. "Well, it's nice to try new things," Alexus said. "Wow, you really have helped her," Ms. Matthews said. "Well, a good teacher also learns from they're students," Nya said. "I like you, you should come over more often," Ms. Matthews said. "Thank you, Ms. Matthews," Nya said, smiling. "So, do you have a place to stay?" Ms. Matthews asked. "Oh, of course, maybe Anthony and David would like to see where Alexus has been staying over these months," Cole offered. "That'd be cool," Anthony said. "Whatever," David said.
"I just remembered something, excuse me," Zane said, standing up, and walking out to the front yard. "I wonder where he went," Alexus said. "Well, we'll find out later," Nya said.
In ten minutes later, they did. Zane ran back into the yard, with a box in his hands. "Sorry, I left this on the boat," he apologized, walking the rest of the way. "I thought it would be appropriate to bring a gift, not for the birthday, but to thank you for inviting us into your home," Zane said, setting the box on the table. "What is it?" Anthony asked. "Oh, just chocolate chip cookies, one of my specials," Zane said. "You cook?" David asked. "Yes, is that a bad thing that a ninja such as myself can work his way around a kitchen?" Zane asked. "No, if you have a talent, you shouldn't be afraid to show it," Alexus said. "Thank you, Alexus," Zane said.
"So, are you good at baking?" Anthony asked. "He is one of the best!" Jay said, rubbing his hands together. "Well, we'll see about that," Mr. Johnson said, sliding the box towards himself. "Don't worry, I'll make sure they're not poisoned," he said, taking a cookie. "Dad, really?" Alexus said, giving her father that certain look. "Oh, they definitely are poisoned, I'll have to take the whole box," Mr. Johnson said. "I don't believe you," Alexus said, sliding it out of his reach.
"Pass it, I'm open!" Anthony said. Alexus slid the box his way, but it was intercepted by Lloyd. "I got it!" he said. "No! He's a sugar thief!" Alexus said. "Don't worry, I'll be your hero!" Cole said, standing up from his seat, and started to chase Lloyd around the lawn. "I don't need a guy to save me!" Alexus called. "Jay, catch!" Lloyd called, tossing the box. "I got it!" Jay said, catching it.
Nya walked over to him, and kissed his cheek. He grinned, frozen for a second. Just enough time for Nya to grab the box. "Hey!" he called playfully. "All is fare in love and war!" Nya said, handing the box to Kai. Jay ran over to him, and grimaced. "You know what, I'm good," he said, walking back to his seat. "You have to give me tips on how to drive boys away," Mr. Johnson said to Kai. "Dad!" Alexus said. "Alright, come on, one at a time!" Kai called opening the lid. Alexus stood up, but Anthony pushed her even though she wasn't in his way, and ran to Kai.
Cole quickly caught her before she hit the grass. "Hi," she said, looking up at him. "Hey," Cole said, looking down at her. "Hi," Mr. Johnson said, startling Cole, making him accidently drop Alexus. "Sorry!" he said to both of them, holding out his hand to Alexus. "This is the second time that happened," Alexus said, grabbing Cole's hand, and stood up.
"Yes, because the last time you two were like that was when he was about to kiss you," Mr. Johnson said. "Well, you got me there, sir," Cole said, rubbing the back of his head. "Seriously, have you ever heard of a haircut?" Mr. Johnson asked Cole, eyeing his shaggy black hair. "Dad, his hair is fine, it's nice that way," Alexus said. "And I suppose you told him to get that hairstyle?" Mr. Johnson asked. "No, it was always like that," Alexus said. "Right," Mr. Johnson said. "I'll go get a cookie," Cole said, sheepishly walking away.
"Dad, he's a great guy, can't you ease up?" Alexus asked. "Oh, yeah? How great?" Mr. Johnson asked. "He's very brave, smart, serious in the right situation, kind, protective," Alexus said. "Bad features?" Mr. Johnson asked. "He's obsessed with cake," Alexus said. "Is that it?" Mr. Johnson asked. "Does, not being British count, because that was just a fantasy," Alexus said. "Are you sure that's the only thing that is his only bad feature?" Mr. Johnson asked. "He really tries to show his best around me, by not showing off, like he could with his super strength, or his incredibly good looks, but he doesn't show off, he's just himself around me," Alexus said.
"Hey, I got you one," came Cole's voice. He walked up, and handed Alexus a cookie. "Thanks," she said. "You're welcome," he said, smiling at her while Mr. Johnson walked back to his seat. "I'm sorry if your dad is giving you a hard time. I promise I'll try and make this better," Cole said. "Thanks. I wish you all the luck in the world," Alexus said.
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