A/N: Ok so it's been a few months, sorry about that. Finally school is done and while work is still busy I finally have more free time. Yay! Here's the next chapter. Leah's pov, her thought's in italics. Drakes in bold italics.

Chapter 20

"Does that have anything to do with your fascination with red by chance?" Rose says smugly with the start of a smile.

"What fascination with red?" I ask pondering.

"Well you remember that time…Hmm, was it the party or the fact that when we go shopping you also buy stuff that are red." Rose states while leading us into a kids store with stuffed animals everywhere.

"Or is it when every time you order some type of meal it usually has something red in it?" Alice questions, while holding up a red teddy bear with blue eyes.

"Cute, but she already has soo many teddy bears. You should see her collection." I say while moving towards the back of the store.

"Are you sure it's her favourite color and not yours?" Rose states, while holding up a red monkey with a too many patterns going on. I cringe at the different colors mixed together and she throws the toy back into the bin.

"Does Sasha even like stuffed toys?" Rose questions while digging through another bin.

"Of course she does." A male voice states from behind us. I instantly identify Drake's voice and turn to see that he has the perfect present in his hand a red wolf.

"It's perfect!" I say with a smile on my face. Glad that you are finally here, while I love shopping I do not love it that much they were starting to drive me crazy!

I knew from the smirk on his face that Drake had heard what I thought, so I turned around and introduced him to Alice and Rose.

"Finally, nice to meet the guy who can handle all this." Rose says while looking at me and shaking his hand. Alice is nowhere to be found and neither is the wolf. Looking around I spot her in line already buying it. I point to her and say "And that is Alice the one who stole your present for Sasha."

Alice hearing her name being called and having finished in the checkout line speeds towards us and says "It's a pleasure to finally meet you and thank you for the wonderful present, well a present for your daughter." She states with a big smile on her face.

"It's not a problem Alice, I already chosen something for Sasha. It's a pleasure to finally meet the both of you, I've heard so much." Drake states while sending a thought my way about what he got for Sasha.

"Are you two going to be leaving now or do I still have time to pick out a present for Sasha as well?" Rose questions while pondering on what she could possibly get for a girl who probably has everything.

"Anything you get her would be wonderful Rose, while she is spoiled rotten by us there are not many meaningful things that she gets. And when she gets meaningful things she treasures them like no tomorrow." I state, while still looking for something that Sasha would appreciate.

"That's good to know, hmmm what to get her…" Rose ponders, while glancing around again to see if anything catches her eye.

"How about a necklace? I don't believe she has gotten one of those yet. While we all spoil her rotten, we do not buy her everything." Drake states while heading towards the exit and closer to the nearest jewelry store.

As we follow him out, I realize that I'm grateful he showed up; if he had spent any longer than we would never be leaving the mall.

"Leah, so this Doppelganger that you sent to go with Seth, Adrianna, and Nate you had mentioned earlier that it's ok but has some downsides. I was just wondering what the downsides are?" Alice questions while asking to see a necklace with a red stone.

"Well over the years, I've gotten better control over the spell and the Doppelganger manages to do everything exactly like how I'm supposed to be. The downside is that it takes on the emotions and becomes human like. So it can become pregnant and carry a baby if need be, however I've managed to stop its reproductive system so that does not occur. It also saps a lot of my energy daily for the amount of time it keeps going. However, I've also managed to make it so that only a small percent of my energy is being used." I explain trying not to go into too much detail since it was not the best place to be discussing it. I quickly look around to make sure that we are not getting weird stares.

"Cool, but what will happen if something goes wrong and it gets hurt or killed?" Alice questions while pointing out a nicer necklace to Rose. Rose nods her head to the attendant to get the necklace. Yay out of here faster, thank god for jewellery.

"Umm, that's a good question nothing extreme has ever happened before. When she gets injured she still stays there, we haven't tried killing her off though…. thanks for the idea though it'll be great to know what really happens so that the situation if it ever arises it isn't messy." I say while getting Drakes attention motioning that we are finally leaving.

"Ok just be careful though…" Rose says while handing me the necklace.

"Of course I will be and if anything I have this guy to back me up." I say giving her and Alice a hug goodbye.

"Keep in touch now, I want to see this niece of mine one of these days." Alice says while giving Drake a hug goodbye as well.

"We will, maybe when everything blows over and it's safe for Sasha we will come and visit. However, be no stranger you are always welcomed into my home…Sasha might appreciate the company, so whenever you can we will welcome you with open arms." Drake mentions while hugging Rose.

"Thanks, Drake that means a lot. However, maybe now is not the best time. Like Leah mentioned before a war is coming and everyone needs to be ready. Maybe it would be best if the King and Queen knew at some point in time." Alice mentions with a faraway look in her eyes.

"Maybe, but until then take care. Ok?" With the finally greeting said Drake and I head towards the parking lots presents in tow. Not looking back once because I know it would be too hard to say goodbye, I keep my head forward. I feel Drake take my hand and give it a squeeze. One day Leah…One day.Drake says into my mind with a smile on his face. I know it's just really hard. It'll be a while before I see them again and it does not help that Sasha has no family from my side. I know Leah, but that is how it must be at least for now. Yes, of course.

As Drake and I enter the car I think back one the last year and how so much has happened. Knowing that it'll be a years before I ever return this way I take one more glance around burning everything into my memory. Knowing the car ride ahead will take hours I settle myself into the car getting everything ready both mentally and physically.

"Are you going to be doing what I think you are?"

"Yes Drake, I need to spend some time with them or else Seth might notice something wrong."

"Ok, just be careful love."

With that I enter the dream world melding my conscious with the one of the fake Leah.

A/N: Please Review it'll be greatly appreciated! Any ideas for upcoming chapters?