Inside the city of Milan, Italy laid a small, old
neighborhood. At the edge of the neighborhood stood a fairly new house (compared to the others around it). The house had a yellowish glow to it and a burgundy roof top. Surrounding the house was a couple of tree’s but mostly green open space. If you made your way to the back of the house you could see a pool right in the left side of the backyard with pool chairs surrounding it. Another thing that could be seen was a large shed kind of hidden by a few more trees. On the shed was a note that said “Enter if you want your life to be short lived.” A small glass table was also set up very close to the back doors.

As you went into the house, the first room you entered was the living room. A light brown colored carpet that matched the walls ran threw the whole living room. A black leather sofa and two love seats occupied the room as well as a small glass coffee table and a large muggle television set. On one of the walls was a long shelf; on the shelf was a golden trophy with a swimmer on the top and a big number one right beside it. The trophy was engraved: Lysander Chosen. On another one was the walls was a big fireplace.

Not too far from the living room was the kitchen and right next door the dinning room. They kitchen had a new age look to it with stainless steel appliances and cream colored tiles. There was also a small table that could fit about three people against one of the walls. On the refrigerator door one thing could be seen. A note the words “Grocery list: CANDY” scribbled on it. The dinning room was the most relaxed place so far in the house. It had a big wooden table in the middle and chairs all around it. At first appearance it seemed like the rest of the house; too neat, to clean and not at all like the Chosen’s. However once you looked on the walls you realized it was just like them. Covering the walls were tons of pictures. Pictures that were draw by Alexis and Legend. Some where from they were young and others were from they were older.

Making your way out of the dinning room you see a flight of stairs on your left and a bathroom on your right. Upstairs there were 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms. One particular room usually had a sign that say “Alexis” on it now had the words “Girls”. Entering the room you immediately notice that the room looks much bigger than it had appeared to be from the outside. Sixteen beds fit perfectly inside the room along with a dresser three chairs and there was still a lot of room inside. Besides the 16 extra beds the room looked how it normally did; the walls were painted a simple shade of lilac purple and the window curtains and carpet were a sliver color along with the bed spreads.

Across that room was another. On the door it usually said “Legend’s room, say out!” was now replaced by the word “Boys”. Walking in the first thing you notice is that the room is painted the colour of the sky. You also notice that there are planes and broom sticks hanging from the ceiling in the middle of the room. Something else you notice is that that this room also looked a lot bigger than it had from the outside. Seven bunk beds now occupied the room, all with dark blue bed spreads.

It was obvious to see, that this house was ready for the eventful summer that was about to happen.

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Dani {Me} (Hg_fan) -
Alexis Chosen, Age - 14
Legend Chosen, Age - 7
Tyson Chosen , Age - 18
Amber Nicollet , Age - 22

Grace (D.A Forever) -
Savannah Mae, Age - 15
Lainie Lawley , Age - 2
Kaitlynnh Mae , Age - 8
Julian Mae , Age - 8

Whitney (hermy_weasley) -
Whigalima Whiggmeister , Age - 15

Steph (MUSTANG SALLY) -
Samantha Edwards , Age - 14
Benny Edwards, Age - 17
Danny Edwards , Age - 7
Obie Venezula, Age - 5

Shannon (Phoenix 8390) -
Valencia Phoenix, Age - 17
Dusty Phoenix, Age - 15
Jae Mcguire, Age - 8

Marie (Loki) -
Vincent Archibal, Age - 16
Melania Sulos, Age - 15
Matias Sulos , Age - 8

Monica (OhhMoni) -
Kylator Greyson , Age - 15
Seth Greyson , Age - 17
Tailynne Greyson , Age - 8
Chasler Greyson , Age - 9

Nikki (Sweet.Nightmare) -
Alicia Cruze , Age - 16
Massie Cruze , Age - 11
Mackayla Dawson , Age - 8

Ernie (Con Man) -
Curtis Diggory , Age - 15
Jared Diggory , Age - 27

Ariana (Monkey Princess) -
Ariana Castior , Age - 16
William Cullack , Age - 9

Ashley (Potter101) -
Jordan Paige , Age - 16
Keegan James , Age - 10

Rachel (DumbledoRO) -
Rapunzel Black , Age - 14

Samia (Samia) -
Sarah Corner , Age - 14

Libby (The Old Toad) -
Gemma Jewels , Age - 15


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This is a continuation of Summer in London and Summer in Madrid
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Silence echoed threw the Chosen household as sunlight shimmered threw the windows. It was early in the morning and as usual no one was awake. Or no one was supposed to be awake. However in the kitchen stood the sleepy twenty-two year old Amber Nicollet (cousin to the Chosen’s). Her vibrant red hair was up in a messy bun and she was holding a cup of coffee. She was wearing black sweat pants and an orange top. It was 9 in the morning and Amber still didn’t know how she was going to handle all the “kids” (a lot of them teens) that were coming later on, and she was suppose to be in charge. Not really paying attention Amber didn’t notice someone enter the kitchen.

“Day dreaming Ams?” A voice asked. Turning her head Amber nodded at the person who addressed her. “Nah…just thinking TyTy.” She answered with a warm smile then took a sip of the coffee.

Shrugging at his cousin Tyson Chosen walked over to the table and sat down. He was wearing a gray sweater and jeans. It was a mystery how Tyson was wearing a sweater in such hot weather, but that’s how he was. He had been up for two hours now. It didn’t surprise the 18 year old that his sister and bother were still sleeping; they both had went to bed really late the other night getting things ready. His ice blue eyes scanned the kitchen and rested on his cousin. “Are you still sleepy?” Tyson asked slowly. Watching as Amber nodded her head Tyson sighed. “Alright I’ll be right back.” Standing up Tyson ran out of the kitchen in no time at all her came running back in with something behind his back.

“What do you have there?” Amber asked slowly eyeing his hand. Tyson had just “come back” from his seven year absence two months ago and no matter how much he changed he was still the same person. Still “shifty” Tyty. Which meant; he was up to something.

“Ohhh nothing…you know…just…something.” Tyson replied with a grin then a loud noise rang threw the house. Then before his cousin could do something he ran out. He was sure he’d be back in a few minutes butttt running out was fun.

“TYSON!” Amber yelled laughing. That guy was impossible ringing an air horn threw the house with sleeping children.

Upstairs in one of the bedrooms a 7 year old boy with long blonde was sleeping peacefully until her heard a loud nose like a horn. He didn’t even have to think who did it. “Stupid, Tyson.” Legend muttered rubbing his eyes. Opening his eyes he blinked for a few seconds. It took him a while to remember that he was in fact in his room; and that it had been altered for the guests that were arriving later that day. Rolling out of the bed Legend rubbed his eyes again. The young boy could tell that it was early; just by the fact that he was tired.

Walking over to his closet Legend looked for what to wear. He had to find the perfect “bugging friends” outfit. Taking out a black pair cargo pants (that were too long for him) a white long sleeve shirt and a red t-shirt that said “Mistakes are made by people like you…that must suck”. Legend closed his closet and walked out of his room toward the bathroom. Thirty minutes later he appeared out of the washroom wearing the clothes he has picked out and his trademark goggles around his neck. Running downstairs Legend quietly put on his favorite red and black running shoes and ran into the kitchen. The first thing he noticed was his cousin Amber hitting his “brother” on the head with a notebook. “Hi Amber.” Legend said with a bright smile. “Tyson.” He muttered smile slightly fading.

As Legend entered the kitchen Amber stopped hitting Tyson. The guy was such a prat, but she still loved him. “Hey Legend. Let me guess someone woke you up huh?” She said with a small laugh. She was basically wide awake now, who would have thought that Tyson’s weird tactics would have worked.

“Yeah but it’s all right.” Legend said walking over to fridge and took out an apple. “I’m ‘oing foutside, woont issh mew oww muck.” Legend said after taking a bite of the apple. The he ran out of the kitchen toward the front door. Opening the door and stepping outside and sat down on one of the steps still eating. He couldn’t stay inside waiting for people to arrive, it was just too boring.

Back upstairs 15 year old Alexis Chosen was looking around her room. She had been the last person to wake up in the house; but that wasn’t a surprise. Today however she hadn’t been woken up by the usually knock on her door, or even all the noise Tyson made before 11 o’clock; she had been woken up by that pup of hers barking in her ear. “Now I know how my friends feel when I always scare them.” Alexis muttered looking under her bed for the golden retriever. He had ran off soon after she had woken up. Yawning Alexis stopped looking for the puppy and began to make her bed. There was no pointing trying to find him. With 16 extra beds in the room he could be hiding under any one of them.

Exiting her room to go to the bathroom, Alexis appeared some time later her hair in it’s usually ponytail and she had changed into a lime green hoodie and jeans. Running into the kitchen she gave a quick wave to everyone that was in there. “Hi, hi good morning. I know people are coming today. Ok and I’ll eat breakfast later when its lunch but first I gotta find TK okay? Bye!” She said and rushed back out of the kitchen. It was time to search for that dog.

Finally, they were almost at the Chosen's house. Driving in...a yellow, bus. A mini yellow bus. Her father was driving the mini yellow bus. Insane, right? - Erh, who was she kidding; yeah. Pretty odd. But, it belonged to her uncle. Their group had arrived at her father's brother's house yesterday morning, early, again. And..clearly, this bus belonged to him. She believed he was about as weird as one muggle could get (without coming off as abit loony; honestly the man was very much sane). Savannah's father had wanted to test drive it, and when better then dropping off the kids; they were only about an hour away. According to the letter she'd gotten from Alexis.

The term that had just ended at school, was beyond crazy. Thank goodness the 'victums' were alright, now. That's what mattered most; that, they were alive and they were human again.

"Almost there, dad?" The fifteen year old asked, shifting her side-ways sitting position in her seat. Her newest pet, an italian greyhound dog, sat up calmly beside her. Catching her father's nod, blue eyes glancing back at her very briefly through the front view mirror; Savina let a small anxious sigh, dropping her sandaled feet onto the group and pulled at the bottom of her shirt; the soccer ball print and white and black outlined words 'Goal!' on the front, covered by her zip-up hoodie.

One seat up, and across from her, her neice whom would be turning three just after they got home this summer break, sat leaning against her (first) cousin, Obie. Trying to run the sleeve of her pink, pale yellow-trimmed 'strawberry' sweater through the belt loop of dark jean capri's she wore alike her Auntie 'Vina, by using the one hand that wasn't in her mouth, while still trying to keep her stuffed animal, a husky dog, from slipping onto the floor of the bus.

This was the young ones first time away from her mother, for so long. Whenever she went to Grandma Faith's her mum always came daily for atleast afew minutes; frankly it was comforting to the toddler. But, she did know everyone in the vehicle, and Cousin Obie was even coming - Laih would try keeping her spirits high, and be a strong girl for mummy and Axel-daddy. After all, they had both promised her aunties and uncles and cousins wouldn't leave her alone. She knew her parents were right. Nanu wouldn't be pleased with Auntie 'Vina if she didn't keep a close eye on her, anways. No, Lainie was no dummy. She knew all of this. Lainie Alona Lawley was a very, observant nearly-three-year-old.

Without a doubt, Kaitlynnh won the award for most impatient. Sitting next to the window, in the very back, alongside Julian, Jae and Danny, the eight year olds foot kicked back and forth slipping one of her flipflops on and off; her dad had almost not let her go wearring them, since it had quite a large wedge to them. One thing was certain, this Mae girl loved expressing herself however possible. It shown in her vibrant style. Today, she had chosen to wear three solid colors. Her shoes a very bright orange; her velvet, jogging suit a pretty sky-blue color and tanktop - part of her favorite color: scarlet red.

Huffing in annoyance, the young girl blew hard on a dark curl, wanting it out of the way without actually moving one of her crossed arms. "Hmmph!" Katie pouted, moving to sit up straight from her slanted angle and tucked loose strands behind her ears, reluctantly.

"What's wrong, now, Kat?" Julian calmy asked his fraternal twin sister, looking over the top of a book he held infront of his face. It was one of Katie's fairytale ones, she had asked him to read it to her (even though the girl was very much capable of reading it herself) and the eight year old was an incredible brother to not only put up with his sister's attitude without complaining but kindly entertain her as well.

Bad move - calling her 'Kat'. Definitely not something Katie let slide, not that she did often anways. "Do NOT call me KAT" She yelled, taking an immediate turn from annoyed to anger. "It's KAITLYNNH or KATIE, ONLY" The spitfire made it clear, she did not appreciate being nicknamed. Brown eyes glared at orbs that matched hers quite well, 'Hhmmph!'ing again, her gaze shifted, watching houses pass by. They were close, that was for sure.

"Fare silenzio, Katie" Savannah scolded, throwing her younger sister a quick 'Hush it' look. There was no need for yelling, what made it worse was the poor boy was sitting RIGHT next to her. Kaitlynnh was lucky to have only been told 'Be quiet' in italian, at that, just so few in the car would know exactily what was said.

Ocean blue eyes then traveled onto two boys. One, newly of age, and the other a teenager her own age. "Benny, Dustin. You two have to promise not to go badgering him" 'Him' Refuring to Curtis. She would actually be very happy if they got to know him, but knowing her cousin and brother-in-law, she was afraid the boys would turn it into some interrogation of sorts. That thought only after they were getting ready to leave her uncles, when Dusty had informed her of them wanting to talk to Curt.

Seeing as their dad was slowing the bus to a stop, Julian marked the page and put the book back into his sister's white polkadotted pink backpack and zipped it, yawning as he sat back up and ran a hand through his short blonde locks. He didn't fail to notice Kaitlynnh starting to drift off into sleepy land, but once his dad gave the 'OK' to get up he nudged the curly-haired girl and stood, sliding his arms through the straps of his own green and blue backpack and took Katie's by the top handle too.

Savina was the first off the bus (she didn't fail to slip and miss a step on the way), leveled out with her duffle and messenger bag hanging at one of her sides, and her neices bag on her left. She'd offered to take Jodie's little boy's bag too, but he seemed fine with carrying it himself.

Watching the others climb off the bus, She turned, glancing around for Kari and Tiger. Are they still on the bus? Her question was answered before it was even uttered. The twins traded off, Katie taking her own backpack and Julian taking both pet leashes. Alexis was crazy but so very awesome; The twins and herself were invited, but she had been told to bring the pup and monster too, plus Lex had no problem with the other two little kids coming as well.

"Remember all the rules?" A voice broke her train of thought, the brunette nodded, looking swiftly back to her father. All 95624678 of them! "Yes dad," She responded, putting out a hand for five year old Obie to take as he climbed down the steps. "Forgetting anything?" Scott asked casually, leaning with a hand against the the yellow metal. His daughter raised an eyebrow at him, curious of what she could have forgotten- Everyone was off the bus, Juls had the italian greyhound and orange tabby, and everyone had their bags or someone elses.

"Wai fow meeee!" Lainie exclaimed, watching her steps and jumped from the last, Casa held close to her chest as she struggled with one of her sweater-sleeves, from putting it on so quickly to catch up. "Baiiiiiii, Nanu!" She added, running into her Grandfather's arms and giggled when he picked her up only to follow after his middle daughter, taking Lainie's bag from her while he was at it.

"Don't you have to get goin-" Savannah started puzzledly but stopped mid-sentance to rephrase that, "No, I didn't mean to sound rude; I just meant I thought you leave after dropping us off?" Her cheeks were already colored, and Scott half-smirked, not letting her notice. "Easy to blush, just like your mother, Savina.." He commented, moving to place his free hand on his son's shoulder.

"Daaaaadd-" Oh good merlin, not only had he called her 'Savina' he'd made a remark about her and her mum's similarities. Scott chuckled, "I want to make sure Alexis' cousin knows she has full control over each of you"

Shifting her backpack, Kaitlynnh's head hung, skipping across the lawn and just noticed the seven year old boy sitting on a porch step. A ecstatic smile spread across the young girl's face, her pace quickened immediantely. "LEGENNND!" Just like a wild cat pouncing on its prey, Katie tackled Alexis' brother, hugging him tightly (and yes, she fully well knew his no-hug policy) "Is Kayla here yet?"

"Katie, try not to strangle the boy" Savannah teased, giving Lysander a warm smile as she and Obie reached the younger pair (Her father carrying her neice, right behind her) "Where's your spazzy sis, Ledge?"

Sam Edwards looked out the window of the small school bus, letting the wind run through her reddish brown hair that was in its usual ponytail. She moved a strand away from her mouth and put a hand in her pocket of her dark jeans. Wearing a black t-shirt with ‘Led Zeppelin’in white letters, it was a little faded and a little too big for her. It was one of her dad’s old t-shirts that she adored. Unlike most siblings, she loved wearing hand-me-downs. Old, beat up black-checkered Vans occupied her feet. She loved wearing these shoes.

Hearing her older brother’s name, she looked one seat over. Savannah was asking them to promise her not to bug Curtis. She tired not to smile as she said, “Yeah Benny. Leave them alone.” She knew how Benny and Dustin could be. Especially when they were together. It was a nightmare.


Benny turned to look at Savannah as he heard her say his name. He then let out a chuckle at what she said. He then looked over at Sam who was sitting next to him and began to laugh again. Making eye contact with Dusty, he said, “No worries Vanna Banana. We won’t badger him too much. We just want to talk to him. Right Dust?”

Removing his royal blue baseball cap, he let the gust of wind blow through his brown hair. The hat was so old and faded that it looked ready to be thrown away. But Benny would never throw the hat away. It was one of his favorite possessions he owned. He has worn the hat everyday for as long as he could remember. Just like Sam, he wore dark jeans but he instead of a regular t-shirt, he had on a plaid blue button up shirt. The buttons were open and he had a white shirt underneath.

Benny looked over at Danny who was sitting among the other younger cousins. He smiled back at him then turned back to Savannah. This summer was going to be fun. He needed to plan with Dusty when the girls weren’t around.


Danny opened and closed his big chocolate brown eyes and let a hidden smile fall onto his lips. Katie was yelling again. Surprise, surprise. Something about not calling her ‘Kat.’ He wondered why she didn’t want to be called Kat. He would love to have an animal name. Stretching his legs out in front of him, he tried with all his might for his feet to reach the ground. But, surprise, surprise, his legs were too short. He wore shorts and a regular light blue t-shirt. On the front it had a small #9 on the top. His sandy brown hair was freshly cut and he was ready for the summer to begin.

Danny looked out the window as the bus pulled into the Chosen drive way. He picked up his backpack from the ground and slowly got up from his seat. He waited for the others to get up as well and followed after Jae. “We here.” The seven year old smiled.


Obie Venezula looked up excitedly as the bus rolled to a stop. He jumped up and stood on his seat. “Laih! We’re here!” he shouted excitedly. Letting his Aunt Savannah grab his hand, he followed with much glee off the bus. If she hadn’t been holding his hand, he would have ran off by now. His mom sometimes joked that they needed to put him on a leash.


Seeing that people were walking off the bus, Samantha picked up her book bag and began down the aisle. Letting a few of her cousins go by first she fixed her ponytail before walking outside onto the lawn. They were here! Finally. Seeing KAITLYNNH run and tackle Legend, Sam chuckled. Walking over close behind Savannah she looked around for Lexi. “Yeah where is your sister?” she asked.

Alexis should always be in sight. When she wasn’t she was usually planning something. They all should be watching very carefully for her…

Benny was the last one off the bus. He held in one hand his backpack and the other a cage that held Sam’s kitten inside. Sam was worried Jersey would get stepped on during the ride over, so she put her in the cage. Jersey was not liking it one bit. The calico hated being held and hated even more being put into cages.

Walking over to where most of them had began to crowd; he set her down next to Sam. Letting the cage open, he watched as she immediately ran out. He kept her in eyesight though. She stopped somewhere near Tiger and began to sniff out the new animal she didnt know.

The sun shone brightly on the bright pink sports car as it drove down the lane, driving down the highway as music blasted from the radio. The tenaged girl bobbed her head to the music as a small boy in the back seat whined loudly. Ariana Castior, fresh from her fifth year at Hogwarts played with her cat Ginger as she curled up in the girls' lap.


"Do you have to have it that loud?" William asked in a nasily voice as she shook his head, glaring at his cousin rhe front seat. The nine year old boy shook his head again, his short blonde hair catching the cool breeze as the car sped down the road. "Where are we going again" He asked sulkily.

Ariana, who had been singing along to the Muggle music laughed hysterically and turned to look back at her cousin, "Will knock it off, you know I'm in a desperate state right now. Let me have my fun." She would have whined, if her mother hadn't been sitting beside her chucking slightly."We're going to my good friends house, that's where. You ask too many questions Will." Ari replied shaking her head drastically, letting her now long brown hair fall into place.

"Don't call me Will, it's William!" William exclaimed as he kicked the front seat. He couldn't help but laugh as he saw her fall face first into the dash board, almost hitting herself. "Watch where you're falling klutzoid!" William teased as he laughed.

"William Andrew Millius Cullack, stop teasing your cousin, you know she's been through enough." Emily Castior chatised the nine year old, "And please don't argue it's a long enough trip as it is. Ari, can you pass me the water bottle please?" She asked, turning to look at her 16 year old daughter with a warm smile.

"Sure mom." Ari replied grinning as she handed her the bottle. She had been through enough this past year and wanted nothing better than to forget about it. Forget about the pain, forget about the nightmares she had been having, and more importanly forget there was even a wizarding school for a few months. She still needed to talk to her mother about her future, letting her know she didn't want to do what she did but instead care for the creatures she'd be working with.

William glared at his aunt, wanting to say something rude but knowing better. "Sorry Ariana" He muttered turning to look out the window seeing the landscape pass by.

The journey lasted a few more miles, and a solid silence filled the sports car. The only sound was the rock band which Ari had grownf fond of over the last few weeks. William wondered how this vacation would turn out, knowing his cousin would not let anything happen to him even though they didn't get along too well, well that was the whole piont of the trip he thought.

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An hour later Emily pulled up to the house whistling softly. The sun shone brightly over it and the grounds around it were perfect for a summer break. She turned off the engine allowing the silence to pierce the car before turning to look at her daughter. "Honey you know you dn't hve to stay, you can come home with me you know." She said,a hint of saddness in her voice.

Ari smiled at her mom, carefully waking up Ginger with a small poke as she tried finding the words. How do you tell your mother you don't want to be pampered all summer, but instead meet new people and have fun? "I'll be fine mom, I know most of the people I'll be with. And besides Will here needs to get into the groove of hangin out with older wizards and witches." She replied, grinning behind her.

"Stop calling me Will!" William shouted, growling slightly as he began to open the car doon, knowing there would be a mushy mother-daughter moment coming. He quickly got out and slammed the door, staring in awe. "Wow, this place looks cool!!" He muttered to himself.

She sat there for a few minutes, knowing what was to come and smiled at her mom as she hugged her tight. "Tell Joshua I love him and hug him tight for me okay?" She asked, smiling gleefully as she opened the door and popped the latch for the boot.

Emily smiled warmly at her daughter as she jumped out of the car and went to get her luggage. She turned to see william standing there in awe, his mouth hanging open slighlt.y "Hey William, close your mouth before the flies come in." She teased getting out as well.

She walked around to face hrer daughter and nephew and hugged them both, planting a wet kiss on William cheek before laughing as he wipped it off. "You two have fun okay? I don't want an Owl saying you blew up all the toilets William." she said looking at him briefly before turning back to the house. "Well, I should get back, you know how long it is to drive back. Have fun and owl me if you need anything." She said, getting teary eyed, making Ari groan slighly.

"I'll keep an eye on him mum please you're embarassing me." Ari replied giggling slightly as she hugged her tight. Picking up Ginger she turned, heading for the house and waving bye to Emily as she got back in the car. "Come on William, lets go." She called out to the still stunned boy. She couldn't help but chuckle as he shook his head and hurried up to stand beside her at the door. "Go ahead knock." She encourage, nodding to the door.

Large, elated, dark brown eyes looked out the front passenger window of the blue mini van that was traveling towards the Chosen household, and to the two younger girls that sat behind her, both looking just as excited as she was. Alicia rested her elbows on her dark wash jean-clad knees as she waited to arrive at Alexis’s house.

”Dad,” she said, looking to her left, at the dark blond-haired man that was her father, ”How much longer, do you think?” She was asking for both herself, and her little sister and cousin in the back seat. ”Uh, Garrett Cruze glanced around at his surroundings, ”About ten minutes or so.” Alicia grinned and nodded, then moved her elbows from her knees, favoring crossing them over the white, short sleeved pop over hoodie she had over her peach-colored tank top.

Lic was a bit impatient, she knew that much. But she had had seen practically zero of her friends since last summer, and she was past ready to get to Alexis’s house.

Massie Cruze, always the quieter, more bookish one out of her and her sister, glanced up from the book that was sitting in her lap as Alicia asked the long-awaited for question. She looked to her right- at her younger cousin Mackayla, whose hazel eyes were wide with excitement- and squeezed her arm lightly. ”Ready, Kay?” she asked with a grin, and only saw the younger girl nod vigorously. Mass placed her bookmark into her book, and put the book in the purple book bag that sat at her feet.

She wore her favorite lilac-colored tank top with Khaki shorts, her blonde hair tied up into a messy but secure bun at the nape of her neck.

Mackayla looked down at the black cage that held Alicia’s white cat, Tricky. She sighed, as the houses whizzed by, the mini van nearing the Chosen’s house quickly. She tugged on the straight black locks that sat simply on her shoulders, and adjusted her light blue t-shirt. She couldn’t wait to see Katie, Legend, Danny, Jae… Everyone, actually, all the friends that she had met last summer, and the new ones that she would be meeting this summer. ”Two minutes,” she heard her uncle causally announce from the front of the car. A second later, or so it felt, she heard Alicia squeal softly, and felt the car turn into the driveway, and the eight year old knew that they were at Legend’s.

Alicia bolted out of the door, and towards Savannah and Sammy, who were standing by Legend and Kaitlynnh. She’d get her bags in a moment. Friends were more important. The sixteen year old walked as quickly and quietly as she could, then through one of her arms around each of her friends. ”Sammy! Vanan!” She squealed happily.

Mackayla waited for Massie to get out of the car before running as quickly as her little legs could take her towards Katie and Legend. She grinned at them wordlessly and hugged Katie, unsure whether or not to hug Legend just then, but knew that the boy had a hug coming in the near future.

Massie too, got out of the car as quickly as possible, stopping only to sling her bag over her shoulder and pick up Tricky’s cage as she made her way towards the group of people. She looked back at her father, and chuckled as she saw him trying to take out all the luggage from the back of the mini van.

Kind of surprised to see a big yellow bus pull up near there house Legend took another bite of his apple and wondered who could that be. It didn’t take him long to guess. Who had such a big family that they need a big yellow bus? The Mae’s obviously. Wondering if he should go get his sister before they had noticed him he sighed as he heard Katie’s voice. Too late. As Katie pulled him into a tight hug he tried to push her away. Ewwww he was getting hugged by a girl! He didn’t want cooties! “Erg! Katie gerrof me!” Legend said still trying to push her away. He would have probably yelled at her by now but he wasn’t stupid, he noticed her dad standing there and there was no way he was gonna get in trouble. Finally pushing the girl off him he brushed off his arms. Simply disgusting, Katie knew he hated hugs. “No you guys are the first to arrive.”

“Hey Savannah, hey Juls!” Legend said a smile appearing on his face then turning to the other people in the Mae family. “Hi Sammy, hi Danny! Hi Sammy’s and Danny’s older brother. Hi…other kid.” He said; what it wasn’t his fault! He didn’t know their older brothers name or the kid that looked about 5. “Hello Mister Mae…anndd…the baby!” He said excitedly. That was Katie’s niece right? “Can I play with the baby Mister Mae?” Legend asked walking up to the man. He LOVED babies!

“I have no clue where Lex is….but I bet she’s somewhere chasing TK.” He answered still staring at Lainie, and not noticing more people staring to arrive.

Still running around the house chasing TK Alexis didn’t really pay attention to Amber’s yelling, she was probably just complaining about her breaking something. No big deal. Walking into the living room she wondered if he had snuck into here without her noticing. As green flames erupted from her fireplace she jumped back, forgetting for a moment that she was in fact a witch and these things were pretty normal. “Melania, Mat hey!” Alexis said excitedly and giving them both a hug. She hadn’t seen Mel and her brother in a long time. Mel didn’t go to her school but they knew each other through their fathers. “Common I think people have started to arrive!” She said just before getting a glimpse of TK. “AH HA!” She yelled running after him then stopped. “Common, common! Leave you’re things where they are we don’t wanna lose him he’s heading outside!” She said then ran out side.

Walking outside Tyson wasn’t really surprised by the number of people already here. Lex had said a lot of kids would be coming. Noticing a boy leaning against a tree with a trunk he wondered if this was one of Alexis’s friends. “Hey dude, party’s over there just so you know.” He said with a small laughing pointing to the clump of people as he walked over to him. “Erm..I’m Tyson by the way Lexi’s and Legend brother.” Not many people knew this…ok probably no one. So he thought it would be good to introduce himself.

Blinking Alexis was surprised by the number of people already here, the place was already starting to seem like a zoo. Cool. She was just about to announce her presence when she noticed TK run up to Alicia and start to lick her. Rolling her eyes she smiled. Clearing her throat she looked around…sooo much people to greet, better get started now. “Hey Ari his is you’re cousin right?” She said with a wave to her friend’s cousin and gave a hug to Ari. She had just meat Ariana this year and she seemed really cool…a little quite sometimes. Hehe maybe that was because she ate worms last term. Alexis also wanted to greet everyone else but doing this one at a time was much easier….right?

Rounding the corner from the back of the house Amber shook her head. It wasn’t like she hated chaos. It was actually pretty fun, but the thought of trying to keep up with all these kids and teens scared her. Putting a hand on her little cousins’ shoulder she shook her head. “No playing with the baby Leg. She isn’t even a baby, she’s a toddler. Go play with kids your own age.”

Sticking his tongue out and Amber she grumbled and walked away, he had just noticed that Kayla had arrived. “Hey Mickey!” He said giving a wave to Alicia and Massie. “OI! Jae, Danny, Katie and anyone else who is under 10 come over here!” He yelled. Amber did tell him to play with kids his own age!.

Smiling at her brother Alexis decided to follow his approach. “HEY EVERYONE!!!! Hi.” She yelled, a big smile on her face. So much easier than greeting everyone by their selves.

Sam smiled as she saw cars begin to arrive. Suddenly she felt an arm wrapped around her and Vannah. She looked back around and saw Alicia. She had barely seen her at all last term. "LIC!" she said excitedly and hugged her again. She was so happy to see her older friend.

Seeing Ariana begining to walk up with a little boy, Sam waved her hand at them. "Ari!" she said and met her half way. She hadnt seen her all term either, but that was for other reasons. She gave the Ravenclaw a hug and smiled down at the little boy. "Hi. Im Sam." she introduced herself to him.

Danny turned when he heard his name. He saw the blond headed boy with the name of Legend. And a Legend he was. Walking over to him, he adjusted his back pack on his shoulder and stopped in front of him. "Hey Leg." he said happily. With Legend around the house was never going to be quiet. Or more like Katie was never going to be quiet.

Watching as Alexis' golden retriever run up and begin to lick Kayla's sister, Danny let out a small chuckle. If Kayla's sister was here, then that mean Kayla should be here. Finally he spotted the black hair. "Hi Mackayla." he smiled shyly. He knew Kayla, but she still made him blush. He didnt really understand why though...

Benny frowned when he saw a man about his age walk out the door of the Chosen's house. Didnt Alexis only have one brother? He was a little confused about that. He walked over to where Sam was talking to two of her friends and Vannah. "Hey. Who is that guy?" he asked.

Obie looked around with a small gleam in his eye as people began to arrive. He didnt know anybody here accept for his cousin Lainie and his Aunt Vannah and the twins. But he was in no way shy. The more people began to talk to each other, the more hyper he was begining to grow.

He grabbed little Lainie's hand and took off running. Well sort of, he had to slow down a little because of her little legs. "Come on Laih! Lets run!" he said enthusiasticly. He had a lot of energy and he just felt like running.

Sam turned when she saw Benny walk over. She looked around to the man he was talking about and noticed how blue his eyes were. She didnt recognize him. "Hmm...I dont know." Sam replied. Should she know? Was that maybe...no. Maybe he was. No...

"Maybe he is just one of Lexi's friends." Sam said. He is a little old to be her friend, but who else could he be? She knew Lex didnt have that many cousins...Who the heck was he?

Ari grinned as she saw Lexi and made her way towads her, her green eyes bright. "Hey Lexi, how are you?" She asked, it was a dobuble question but she knew Lexi would know that. She hugged her tight and tyhen looked to her cousin, "This is William, don't call him Will or Bill though he hates that." she chuckled ruffling his hair.

William, who had been looking at a girl blinked when Ari ruffled his hair, "Hey, get off it Ari!" he exclaimed, sticking his tongue out ather before turning to the girl she had been talking too. "Oh yeah I'm William, that's William not Will or Bill." He said nodding as he grinned.

Ari sighed shaking her head as she turned back to Lexi, "Sorry 'bout that he's annoyed right now." She replied as she looked around the place putting down her bag which moewed angrily. "woah, almost forgot Ginger hope you don't mind that I brought her, she's clingy right now." She said just as another voice called her name.

She turned and saw Sam and another huge grin crosesed her face, "Sam!" she cried out, going up and huging her tight. "It's been forever hasn't it?" She asked, before chuckling.

"Who're you?" William asked sarcastically as another girl came walking up to Ariana and began speaking to her. His brown eyes blinked and he spun around in a circle, looking for someone his own age. He had no problem making friends, though for some reason they never liked his jokes or pranks. And why not, they were hilarious.

"Will! This is Sam and you have to respect her." Ari chatised her cousin while throwing Sam an apologetic look. "Sorry about that Sam. So how've you been? I missed you last term." though there was a good resason for that she knew.

A small meow interupted Ari reunion with her friends and she looked down, sighing as she picked up Ginger who immediatly crawled onto her shoulder. She had missed her master though the new smell she could do without.