"So, let me get this straight. There are trolls living among us and you're their protector? The Trollhunter? The first human one?" I questioned looking at Jim. He nodded, so I continued, "You are facing a threat known as Bular, who is the son of Gunmar."

        "Pretty much." Jim concluded. This was so much to take in. If Mom ever found out about this, she would freak out.

        "So, these two trolls are Blinky and Aaarrrgghh. They are your friends and have been helping you train how to fight. Is there anyone else I should be introduced too?" I wondered.

        "Oh right. We also have another troll to introduce you too. He's actually living in our basement to protect us. His name is Draal and he is son of the previous Trollhunter. I'll introduce you to him once we get home." Jim explained. I slowly nodded not quite liking the idea that a troll is living in our basement.  In our basement! Does that mean that he heard Mom and I's entire conversation on the stairs? Jim and I departed the others and headed home where I would soon meet this Draal.

        "I should warn you. It takes a while to warm up to Draal. He's a good guy, but he is kind of intimidating." Jim said before we entered the house. I nodded and we entered our home. Mom was still at work, but she would be home soon so that we could go out for Jim's birthday. We walked down to the basement.

        "Draal?" Jim called out. Suddenly, a huge blue troll walked out into the open. It took all of my will power to not scream right then and there.

        "Who is this fleshbag? I saw her come into the basement earlier. I was about to attack her, then your mom mentioned she was your sister." Draal said. So, he was there this morning. The flash of blue!

        "You were here this morning?" Jim exclaimed looking at me completely surprised.

        "Yeah. That was the other surprise Mom mentioned, but you took off before she could bring you to the basement." I admitted.

        Jim looked at me with sadness in his eyes, "Monica, I'm so sorry. Toby said that there was an emergency in Trollmarket, so I went to investigate. It turned out to be a surprise party. If I had known you were here..."

        "It's okay. I understand." I interrupted pulling him into a hug. We heard a cough and we realized that Draal was still there. We quickly let go of each other and Jim scratched the back of his head.

        "Oh right. Draal, this is my older sister, Monica Lake. Monica, this is Draal." Jim introduced. Draal nodded his head in acknowledgement and I gave him a nervous smile. Then, we heard the door open and close. Mom was back.

        "Monica, Jim! I'm home! Time for celebration!" Mom called. We said good-bye to Draal and headed up the stairs. I was still unnerved by all of this. Jim looked a bit concerned as he looked at me.

        "You won't tell anyone, will you?" He questioned.

        "I promise that I won't tell anyone." I swore.

       Jim embraced me and whispered, "Thank-you." We ran upstairs and found Mom looking at us curiously.

        "What were you two doing?" She wondered.

        "We were telling each other ghost stories." I lied. Jim nodded his head in agreement. When we were younger, we did tell each other ghost stories in the basement. Mom smiled and said,

        "I'm glad you two are having fun, now lets go and celebrate Jim's 16th birthday!" Mom exclaimed hugging us.

        We were about to go out of the house, but I said, "Hold on! I almost forgot your birthday present." I ran up the stairs and grabbed the present on my bed. I ran back down and handed it to him.

        "Happy Birthday, Jim." I said. Jim grabbed the present and opened it. Inside the present, laid a photo of the three of us before I went off to college and $50. I knew that Jim wanted a Vespa and I would've loved to get him one, but sadly, I didn't have the money for it. So, I thought that I could help him save up for one.

        "I know it's no Vespa, but I will help in any way I can to get you one." I said. Jim hugged me and whispered,

        "Thank-you, Monica. You are the best sister ever. I'm so glad you're home."