"The HBPD (Huntington Beach Police Department) aka my office just rung up.." There was a long pause. Jeremy took my hands and looked my straight in the eyes. "They've found your father".

My eyes opened wide. I was in shock. "Who is he? When will I meet him? Is he nice? Tell me everything". I begged Jeremy.

"Who he is I am not allowed to say. He's lovely from what the others have told me and you will be meeting him tomorrow at his home which is here in Huntington Beach. I believe he will also have friends over. I will be accompanying you so don't worry. We need to be there at midday. Plan an outfit and makeup out if you want to as we won't have much time in the morning". I nodded and ran to my wardrobe to plan my outfit out. By the time I had finished it was time for dinner. I had finally decided on a black and red lace dress that was short sleeved and went to just above the knees. I was to wear nude tights and black lace up boots. I went into my backpack and picked out two very special things. They were my mother's pentagram pendant and my father's black finger less gloves. Mom had given them to me when I started asking about my dad about a year ago. 

-Time skip to next day-

"Aaliyah. It's 10:00. Wake up and go shower". Melanie was opening the curtains and calling. "I've left towels and shower stuff in there. You can also have free rein to my hair stuff and makeup". I groaned to show I was responsive and got up. I grabbed my glasses and trudged into the shower. After thirty minutes, I got out, grabbed a towel and saw Melanie had left her hair dryer and straighteners out. I quickly dried and straightened my dark hair and went into my room to get changed into the outfit I had decided yesterday. Once I was done changing, I checked the time. 11:00. I started to panic and quickly did my usual makeup. I then went to eat breakfast and brushed my teeth. I put on Mom's necklace and Dad's finger less gloves and started to shove things into my handbag.

"Aaliyah. Time to go meet your dad". Jeremy called. I ran out of my room and down the stairs. I said goodbye to Melanie and jumped into Jeremy's car. I was so nervous to meet my father. What if he was a horrid man? What if he was insane? I stuck my headphones in and started to play Afterlife. Ten minutes later, Jeremy stopped the car outside a pretty nice house. He turned to face me. "Stay here. I'll be back in a second". I nodded as he jumped out of the car. I saw he went to the front door. When the door opened I saw a figure and they were conversing. Jeremy came back to the car and opened my door. "Ready to meet the man who helped make you and his friends?" I nodded and tried to push the anxiety away. We walked to the front door and I grabbed Jeremy's hand. Jeremy knocked on the door again. The door opened and I saw him. He was over 6 feet tall. He was skinny. He had black hair, blue eyes and glasses. 

"Aaliyah?" He said. This man. Was Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. I nodded at him. I realized that I had definitely taken after my mother when it came to height as he towered over me. Jeremy said goodbye and told me he'd be back at five. I nodded and said goodbye. He held out his hand and Jeremy passed me over to him. He gave me a large hug. I hugged him back and started crying.

"Jimmy Sullivan is my dad". I whispered whilst mid sob. 

"I am Aaliyah. I really am. This home is now yours. Also, I assume you know my band seeing as you know my name". He said whilst slightly crying. He let go and looked at me. "Damn. You really are my kid. Want to meet the others?".  I nodded and he led the way whilst singing. "Just a spoonful of Jimmy makes the whole world go down". I laughed. 

"Can I call you Jimmy for a while seeing as we have just met and I don't feel comfortable calling you Dad yet?". I asked whilst shaking.

We walked into this really large living room. There were three leather couches, a large TV, a glass coffee table and the walls were red. On two of the couches, there were four men. He kept me out of sight of them. "Stay here" He whispered and walked out to see them.

"Was that the pizza we ordered?" The one with the white hair asked. This was Johnny Christ.

"Nope!" Jimmy laughed.

"Dude. Why are you so happy then? I haven't seen you this happy since we got the record deal!" The bald guy asked. This was M Shadows.

"Because". Jimmy laughed again.

"Syn. Sort him out. He's been drinking again". The guy with the snake bites told the last guy. That was Zacky Vengeance talking to Synyster Gates.

"Nah man. Jimmy. What's up you giant turd?" Syn asked. I instantly knew that this guy was my dad's bestest friend and instantly liked him.

 "Aaliyah come out!" I walked over to Jimmy and he gave me a side hug. The four men were shocked."This is Aaliyah. She was born when I was seventeen and since Ariel passed I can finally see her. For ten years I was trying to see this kid but now I can. Also she knows our band". The men stood up. 

"Ariel as in Ariel 'Quiet Innocent' Winters? No offense of course Aaliyah" Syn questioned. Jimmy scratched the back of his neck and nodded. 

"Shit dude! When did ya hook up with her?" Matt asked. 

"Halloween of 1997" Jimmy said smugly. The men looked impressed. Johnny and I coughed in unison. "Sorry Aaliyah. Sorry Christ". Jimmy laughed.

"Welp. I'll start then with the introductions. Hello kiddo. I'm Matt but you can call me Uncle M". M stuck his hand out. I walked over and shook it. Zacky was sitting by Matt coughed.

"I'm Zachary but I suppose I'm now Uncle Zacky. Come here little one". Zacky pulled me in for a hug.

"I'm Johnathan but please call me Johnny. Uncle Johnny is fine too kid". I walked over to him and he gave me a high five.

"I'm Brian but I fucking hate that name so please call me Synyster, Syn or The Best Uncle in the Fucking World. Choice is up to you Aaliyah". Syn gave me a huge hug. I felt right at home here. With these men. I had worked out that my dad and Syn were going to be deadly together. Johnny was the quiet one. Zacky was the really cool one and Matt was the dad of the group.

"Let's get to know you kid. Tell us about yourself". Johnny said as Jimmy sat down and made me sit next to him. Cringy Dad. Cringy. 

"My name is Aaliyah Sullivan. Yes Jimmy. Mom made me take your last name. My birthday is May 13th so I've just turned 10. Mom never talked about you guys. She used to play songs such as The Beast and The Harlot and Unholy Confessions in the car. She loved those two but one of her favorites was Second Heartbeat. She really liked that one".

"Jimmy. You wrote that one didn't you?" Johnny asked. I looked at Jimmy.

"Did you?" I asked. He nodded.

"About your mother. I wrote it when she told me she wanted to keep you away from me". Jimmy looked down and made a sad face.

"But I'm here now. I will always be here now". I hugged him and smiled. I was then crushed by Syn, Matt, Zacky and Johnny.

"We'll be here Jimmy. Leana will be there too. Forever" Zacky said. The four men got off my dad and I and sat back down. The doorbell rang and Johnny went to get it. I told the other four about my life and all important things. Jimmy then wanted to introduce me to his fiance and then the fans. His partner was at work so we had to wait until four. In that time, I watched the men write their new album. Johnny and Dad came up with a song called Tonight The World Dies. The other three really liked it and decided it would be on the album. It was about 4 o'clock and someone called out.

"Jimmy. I'm home". I froze. My dad saw that I was nervous and hugged me. 

"It's just Leana. It's OK. She loves you. In here Leana!". He called. I heard stomps and a lady with wavy black hair walked in. She was wearing a black vest and black jeans. She stood in the doorway of the living room and smiled. 

"Hello guys. Jimmy. Is this Aaliyah?" She asked. Dad nodded and smiled. She came over to me and sat next to me. "Hi there Aaliyah. I'm Leana Silver. I'm Jimmy's partner. Nice to meet you. Jimmy. Have you decided when you are going to introduce her to the fans?". Dad shook his head.

"I was thinking the beginning of next year. Speaking of the date. What's the date?".

"November 14th. Why Jimmy?" I asked curiously.

"Oh my god! Johnny! It's your birthday in like four days! It's nearly Zacky's birthday! Christmas!" Dad started to have a panic. Leana took Jimmy off and spoke to him about something whilst I watched Syn play his guitar. He saw and smiled. I looked down embarrassed.

"Like my guitar kid?". Syn asked me. I nodded. "Hey now. No need to be shy around us. You are accepted and welcomed". It then turned 5pm and Jeremy took me home.

"Aaliyah. Are you happy with Jimmy?". Jeremy asked.

"Yeah! He's so amazing! Him and Leana are amazing! I love my uncles! They are really cool and Syn has promised me that he'll help me with guitar! Dad wants me to sing for him as well just to see if I have his voice!" I said enthusiastically. Jeremy laughed. 

"You can move in tomorrow if you want. Your Dad said it was fine". I screamed.

"YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!" When we got home, I ran upstairs and packed my stuff, had dinner and went to bed.

The next morning, Melanie got me up at 11am to go to my new home at 12. I ate some Lucky Charms and ran into the bathroom. I saw the pair of straighteners I used yesterday but they were spray painted black with a note by it.

Keep this. I know you may need it. See you kid - Melanie

I smiled and began to straighten my hair and brush my teeth. "Aaliyah! Time to go! Your uncles and Dad are here" Jeremy called. I smiled harder and ran into my room only to be met by my dad who was picking up two suitcases.

"Jimmy!" I ran up to him and gave him a hug.

"Aaliyah! I'm so glad to see you!" He hugged back. "Matt! Zacky! Syn! Come help me! Johnny! Get the car started!" Dad bellowed. I heard loud footsteps and saw Matt, Synyster and Zack. Immediately, I ran over to them and hugged them. 

"This isn't a dream. This is reality!" I smiled. Syn laughed.

"This is reality Aaliyah. I swear. Now let's get your shit together". I broke away from them and got my stuff. We walked downstairs and placed it in the car, said goodbye to Jeremy and drove to my new home. 

Moving into my new room was fun. Leana had painted it black with dark oak floors and a black four poster bed. I instantly fell in love with it.

-TIME SKIP TO DECEMBER 15TH-

"Hey kid. Whatcha want you Christmas?" Dad asked me as I walked into the spacious kitchen.

"Dad. I have no idea. Makeup? New clothes? Tickets to see Green Day?" I replied whilst looking for something to eat.

-ANOTHER TIME SKIP TO CHRISTMAS DAY 2009-

I woke up and realized that it was Christmas Day so I instantly ran off into Dad's room. (Leana had gone to see her family the night before. We had an early Christmas and she gave me a necklace that said To my dearest Aaliyah. Love Leana. Dad gave her a beautiful wedding ring that had a diamond on it). "Dad? It's Christmas!" I said as I walked in. He grunted and opened his eyes.

"Go and get your stocking then honey". Dad mumbled as he started to prop himself up on cushions. I ran back to my room and grabbed my stocking. I then ran back into Dad's room and cuddled next to him. "Let's see what Santa got you". I opened my stocking and was given some stickers, skull earrings and some super creepy stationary. I gave my Dad a pair of fingerless gloves, a new chunky bracelet and some new ear stretchers. Dad then gave me my presents. He got me a new black dress, some black heeled boots to wear on special occasions, some new CDs, new makeup, a cross necklace and a ring with a secret compartment. 

"Dad. What's this ring?" I asked.

"Open it Aaliyah". I did as I was told. Inside was a bit of paper. I unfolded it to find a letter in my Dad's scruffy handwriting.

Dear Aaliyah 'Sweetheart' Sullivan aka My Daughter,

I just want to let you know that I love you so very much. Keep this ring on you at all times and if I am not around. Know that I love you and always will. 

Love,

Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan aka Your Father

I cried and hugged him. "Thank you Dad. It's so nice!" Dad held me in his arms.

"Go and get dressed now. The guys are coming over soon". I nodded and ran to get dressed.

A few hours later, the Avenged Sevenfold gang arrived and we handed out presents. For Zacky, Dad and I got him some red hair dye as he was always complaining about wanting a change for the new album. For Matt, we got him some chocolate and a new pair of sunglasses. For Johnny, we got him some new strings for his bass and a lucky cat and for Syn. We got him a new set of plectrums and a new ring. The guys got my Dad some new drumsticks and they got me a new skull bracelet and the skull they let Syn use in Afterlife. I was very thankful. We then ate Christmas Dinner and the guys stayed over. They took tons of pictures.

-TIME SKIP TO THE MORNING OF THE 28TH DECEMBER 2009 (I AM SO SORRY, Also, I cried writing this. I cried so much. I had to stop for 10 minutes)-

I woke up feeling really uneasy. It was 10am and I felt really uncomfortable. I went into Dad's room. "Daddy?". There was no answer. I turned on the light and no one was in bed. I thought he must have been making breakfast. "Daddy?" I called out as I walked through the house. I walked into the living room and saw my Dad asleep on the couch. I walked over to him. "Daddy?" I poked him. He didn't move. "Daddy? Wake up. Please" I started to poke him again. He didn't move. I checked his pulse..... There was none. "Daddy! No no no! No Daddy!" I began to howl. I ran to the phone and called the police.

"911. What is your emergency?" The operator said.

"My name is Aaliyah Sullivan. My dad... is dead". I cried out. 

"Hold on. The police and ambulance are coming to you. Where do you live?". I told them. They said they'd be half an hour. I then rung Syn.

"Hello?". Syn answered.

"Syn! It's Aaliyah. Come over quickly. Please. Daddy is...." I sobbed.

"Aaliyah. What's wrong? What's wrong with Jimmy?". Syn asked.

"He's dead" I whispered. There was a silence on the phone.

"I'm coming. I'll ring the others". Syn said and tried not to cry. He hung up.

10 minutes later, they were here. They knocked on the door. I opened it and hugged Zacky. I was crying my eyes out.

"Where is Jimmy little one?" Matt asked. I pointed at the living room. Matt, Syn and Johnny walked in there and I heard Syn cry. I sobbed even more.

"Shhh. Little one. It's going to be OK. You're Okay" Zacky rubbed his hands through my hair and tried calming me down. 

"The emergency services are coming" I sniffled. "15 minutes".

"Do you want to say goodbye?" Johnny asked. I nodded and grabbed Johnny's hand. I walked over and saw my dad's face properly. He looked peaceful. I grabbed his cold hand and whispered.

"I love you Dad. I always have and always will. Goodbye". I then heard sirens. The police came in and took him. Put him in a body bag and shipped him down to the morgue. I fell to the floor and cried hard. Syn grabbed me and cried too. He had lost his best friend and I had lost my dad. Syn and I stayed like that for hours. Holding each other and crying. Leana came home and joined us. We then planned his funeral. January 10th and a concert would be held January 11th at The Forum, Inglewood, California. 

-TIME SKIP TO 10TH JAN 2010-

Today was the saddest of days. My father's funeral. It was draining. I felt so shit during it and everyone could tell. People said sorry for my loss and how great my father was. I knew how great he was. I was called up during the service to make my speech.

"James Sullivan. A brother. A best friend. A cousin. A boyfriend. Who was he to me? James was my father. My dearest father. Now. I know he's here with us. He's standing here telling all of you not to cry. Do not cry as he's left something beautiful behind. The memories you've got. He would say hold on to them. Keep them in a place in your mind. Where he can stay forever. Dad if you are here. I love you and as soon as I'm done I'll be on my way to live eternally". I walked back to my seat with Syn and Matt. We said a prayer and went off to bury him. I threw the dirt on the grave with Johnny and Zacky and whispered. "Dad. I have to much to say but you are so far away. Goodbye". I cry as they put the dirt over him. Matt and Syn come over and hug me. The other guests look sympathetic as I break down. 

"Do you want to sing for your Dad tomorrow? I have a new song you could sing". Syn asked. I nod. He gave me a piece of paper. I open it and read it. So Far Away.

Yay!! Chapter 2 is done!! I have included a picture of Jimmy for those who don't know what he looks like. I hope you enjoyed! Word Count: 3240