CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX:
THE ANNIVERSARY

Happy 1sth anniversary!
I can't believe that it has been one year since I first published this book. We had a rough start and it was hard but with all the support that you showed, I was able to continue.

I made so many friends along the way and it got me out of my bubble. I made friends from all around the globe and I'm so glad to have them.

This also inspired me to write more and maybe those books won't get as much recognization as this one but they still make me improve and get me out of my comfort zone for another new journey.

In all, I wanted to thank those who have been here from the start or just joined us, I wanted to thank you for your support and encouraging words, The votes, and comments that gave me inspiration and motivation.

This very long chapter is for you.

like seriously this is episode 9 and a bit of episode 10.

the first time that I've written an episode in one chapter.

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The ride home was wild.

Between everyone panicking over Allison and Allison bleeding to death the situation was critical.

Five made a hard stop at the entrance of the academy and everyone got out. Luther was carrying Allison bridal style, "I don't think she's breathing."

"If we don't get her upstairs she's gonna die!" Klaus said.

"Stop being so negative!" Alex shouted at them both.

When they got to the medical room, Luther laid Allison down and Grace immediately got to work.

"She's suffered a severe laceration to her larynx. One of you will need to give blood."

"I will." Said every Academy member in the room.

"I'm doing it," Luther said with certainty.

"I'm afraid that's not possible dear boy," Pogo the real monkey said, "Your blood is more compatible with mine."

"Monkey theory confirmed," Alex whispered to Ben.

"Not the time, Alex." Ben glared at his brother.

"Sorry."

"Hey, don't sweat it.I- I got this big guy," Klaus said and offered his arm to Grace.

"No you don't, you're blood is-" Alex cut himself off trying to think of a word.

"Too polluted." Pogo offered.

"Yes! your blood is too polluted so sit your ass down."

Klaus slowly stepped back.

"Move," Diego said and Grace bought out her needle, "I'll do it."

Grace moved the needle and when Diego caught sight of it, he fainted.

Yes, the big bad Diego is scared of needles.

Yes, this is normal.

No, none of the family mocks him for it.

"How is it, that none of you fuckers are able to provide something as normal as giving blood," Alex walked past Diego's body and gave Grace his arm, "Do it."

Pogo gave an affirmative nod when Grace looked at him for confirmation.

"Stick him."

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Sometime later, after the blood transfer was done, Alex made his way to Klaus' room. as he got closer, he heard Klaus yell something like, 'Psych!'  and then his laughter.

When Alex opened the door he was met with Ben punching Klaus. Actually punching him. Like making contact with his face. Like-

yeah, you get it.

Ben stared at his hands, Klaus stared at Ben, and Alex stared at both.

"You just Patrick Swayzeed me," Klaus said in wonder.

"How did you do that?" Alex asked as he closed the door behind him and walked towards Ben.

"Uh, I-- I didn't, You did. I think. "

"Do it again," Alex said. The others looked at him, "Punch him again, it's satisfying."

Klaus made a wounded noise, "You're supposed to be on my team!"

Alex shrugged, "If I'm in the mood and if the other person is a jackass."

They made their way downstairs so they could have another family meeting, except there were only four of the family members.

Alex wasn't really listening, he was reading 'Persuasion' from Jane Austen.

From what he gathered they were debating between going after the person who had Vanya or going for Vanya.

However, Alex paid attention when a knife was thrown at his lover's family jewels.

"The fuck you guys doing?"

"We," Klaus started as he got up, "Are going for some exercise."

"I'm not coming," Alex went back to his book.

"Do I need to throw a knife at you too?" Diego asked as his hand went for another knife.

Alex didn't even look at him, he flipped them off and then made himself disappear.

"I hate him," Diego said after a moment of silence.

An invisible Alex smiled.

••••••••••

When Alex was sure that the others were gone, he made his way to the medical room. Luther was sitting beside her as Grace stiched her throat.

"How is she?" Alex asked.

no one replied.

Alex facepalmed, he was invisible of course they're not gonna answer.

"How is she?" Alex asked again but this time he was visible.

Pogo and Grace didn't even flinch but Luther visibly jumped and if the mood wasn't so down Alex would have made fun of him. Cause that's what older brothers do to show their love.

"She's fine, but her vocal cords were badly damaged, it's a miracle that, somehow, her carotid artery wasn't severed," Grace answered calmly.

"Will she be able to talk?" Luther the monkey man asked.

"it's too early to tell," Grace said hesitantly.

"More importantly, thanks to you and your brothers,   she's still with us. Grace and I can take it from here, Master Luther. Go. Rest," Pogo said as he put a comforting hand on Luther's broad shoulder.

"You're the last person I would trust here."

"Bad Luther. Don't be rude to Pogo. Apologize."

Luther looked at him.

"Luther," Alex warned.

Luther sighed, "sorry."

Alex beamed, "Good now go take a rest, I'll stay here with Ally and gossip."

Defeated, Luther left.

The peace did not last much before Luther showed his monkey face again in less than an hour. He had showered and changed his clothes.

"You can leave now," Luther said.

"Oh wow, is that how you talk to your older brother?" sarcasm was Alex's middle name.

"I've rested, Go." Luther ignored Alex and ordered him again.

"Okay fine, I'm leaving but not because you said so. because I heard someone ring the bell and then some other noises." Alex got up and with one last glance to Allison, he left.

When he arrived at the living room he found Diego lying on the ground surrounded by glass, Panda dude --the guy who kidnapped Klaus-- and Five drinking.

"Five, I don't care how old you mentally are but physically you're a kid, and because I'm a responsible adult I will take this." Alex grabbed the margarita and FIve only sighed.

The panda dude was looking at him suspicoulsy, "Who are you?"

"I'm the oldest, Alex." He offered his hand.

"You were all born on the same day."

"I'm seventy-something."

Five and Panda said at the same time.

"Hush child," Alex told Five before turning to Panda, "My dear Panda dude, It's the mind that matters. I'm the only one who takes care of these idiots so I'm the eldest."

Five actually looked like he was weighing the pros and cons of this before he shrugged, showing that he indeed agreed with Alex being the eldest-- at least in Alex's definition.

"Name's Hazel."

"Panda."

Hazel sighed.

"All right, imma leave you two here and go enjoy my margarita and Five, you better take care of your brother when he wakes up."

Five shouted after Alex,"If you're the oldest, you take care of him!"

"I can't hear you over the sound of my margarita!"

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After everything that happened, Vanya found herself at the steps of the Academy.

She entered the Academy and found it empty and cold. The chandelier was still on the floor from the last time.

"Hello?" She said to the empty halls.

Luther appeared on the upstairs, "Vanya."

"Is Allison-"

"She survived." Luther said as he started climbing down the stairs.

"Thank god."

"What happened?"

"We got in an argument and things got out of control I didn't mean to hurt her please you have to believe me." She pleaded.

"I do."

"It was an accident," She continued, "I was angry I don't know it just happened. Could I see her?"

"she's resting now maybe later"

"Is it okay if I wait here for a bit?"

"Of course, This is your home."

There was a moment of silence before it was broken by Vanya's sob.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Luther opened his arms and hugged Vanya.

She continued to sob.

Luther's hold on her got tighter and tighter until It started to hurt Vanya.

"You're hurting me." Vanya groaned.

"I'm sorry too," Luther whispered.

Vanya struggled, making the room shake with her powers until finally, she passed out.

When she woke up, she found herself in her old cell. A soundproof room in the basement.

"No, No no no," She went to the door that had a glass and found Klaus, Diego, and Luther on the other side.

Diego and Luther appeared to be talking while Klaus was staring at her.

She continued to plead and beg for her brothers to free her, but they continued to look at her and talk to each other.

Klaus said something and then left.

Luther seemed like he wanted to go after him but Diego held him back. they argued for a while until Klaus came back.

and he had bought someone with him.

Behind Klaus, was his brother, Alex.

The one who was always there for her.

encouraged her, and inspired her.

He was standing there.

Alive.

Vanya's pleading came to a stop, all she could do was look at her brother.

Alex was the same. He stared at her in shock.

His facial expressions went from shock to rage.

He said something --maybe yelled -- and pointed at her.

He didn't wait for the others to say anything, he started walking towards her before he was stopped by Luther.

Vanya didn't know what was being said, but she could guess.

coming out of shock she started banging on the glass and calling for her brother.

Alex pushed Luther away and reached the door handle.

He smiled at her, 'It's okay.' he mouthed and began to open the door.

Vanya saw Luther's towering figure behind Alex and then suddenly Alex was on the floor.

unconscious.

Klaus immediately went to his lover's side. checking his head and gently caressing his hair as he glared at Luther and Diego pulled out a knife.

And then all of a sudden, Allison was there. Making everyone turn to look at her.

Vanya saw Allison write something in a notepad and when she showed it to the others, she saw what she had writen.

'LET HER GO'

And then, 'MY FAULT'

She watched as Allison tried to come over to her.

Luther stopped her.

Allison pushed him, trying to get him to move but he stayed put.

She watched as Allison saw Alex's body, still unconscious.

That made her even madder.

She continued to struggle but Luther didn't move from where he was standing.

She watched as they left.

leaving her alone, like they always did.

••••••••••

Alex's body was laid on one of the sofa's in the living room by Diego.

Klaus and Diego refused to let Luther anywhere near Alex after what happened.

They only left him when Pogo promised to look after him.

Diego went to the kitchen and Klaus went to his room with Ben.

Five decided it's time to bring Dolores home. Dolores was returned to the store.

Allison refused to even look at Luther and Luther was desperate to talk to her.

And Vanya was having a conversation with her younger self.

being convinced that her siblings were afraid of her.

That she has been alone for a long time, enough to was enough.

The only thing that she could hear was the sound of her own heartbeat.

So she embraced it.

Vanya escaped her prison. She walked down the halls. passing the doors of their rooms and seeing the memories of when they were younger.

of when her siblings ignored her.

She destroyed all the rooms.

Except for Alex's.

He was the only one that was ever kind to her.

She walked into the living room ready to destroy it when Pogo stopped her.

He said he took responsibility for everything that happened. That his father wanted to keep her safe from her powers. He admitted that he knew of her powers and kept quiet all these years.

Vanya killed him.

And destroyed the living room.

Grace was in the building when it came down. Diego could not save her.

Allison, Luther, Diego, Klaus, and Ben stood over the ruins of their house.

mourning the loss of Pogo and Grace.

It wasn't until Five came and said that the apocalypse was still going to happen, that they noticed Alex was nowhere to be seen.

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WORDS: 2231

Welcome to the beginning of the end.
As I said above this was episode 9 and the first few minutes of episode 10.

The next chapter might be the last chapter until season two comes out.
Or I might make it last a bit more.

Don't hate me for what happened to Alex. It's proshsn 's fault.

Enjoy!