She saw the box and just flashed that Awwww you didn't have to smile to her daughter. "Why thank you sweetheart. I have something for you too. Your sisters also got matching ones. Just a little something for the next phase of your combat training to carry with you." A black wooden box, even dimensional square in shape, was placed before her. Inside was a four razor sharp bladed throwing star, engraved with a personalization of her name specifically.

Hello Alassandra, thank you for accepting me as a friend, hope all is going well with you...

: whistles:

"Sure, let me change into my bikini sis." She nodded in agreement to playing pool volleyball, having missed it like old times. Her expression turned into a stern gaze eyeing her sister. "You have not gained any weight. And even if you did, I don't care. You are very beautiful, and always will be, no matter what happens. From cradle to grave, we are sisters. Okay?" A hug was given before dashing into her room to change. She dashed back out in a black bikini, with a black sheer wrap around her waist. "Ready?" She hooked her arm in her sister's, and headed out the door to the pool.

She hugged her daughter back and smiled. "You look so beautiful sweety. Never change a thing about you. For those that matter will love you just the way you are."

"Alassandra my little angel,
Feel free to borrow anything you'd like to wear. As long as it is something that covers all the right places and I trust you with that. As for the winter wonderland....hmm, I think your father is up to something again. Love you bunches pumpkin.
Mom"

Brow rose hearing of this winter wonderland. "Your guess is as good as mine sis. And we can have all the girls nights out we want. Just because I am getting married doesn't mean no more girls nights out." As she hugged her twin. "Our bond is one of the most important things in my life, and nothing will ever change that. No man. No god. Nothing." She smiled as she just had to hug her sister again.

[ forgive the delay, had to move again. ]
- He heard the knock at his door. As he rose to stand from his desk, rugged hands smoothed out the wrinkles in his Armani and proceeded to the door. The gift was accepted, with a hint of a smile given to his granddaughter. - Thank you Alassandra.

Thanks, alassandra if your mother asks what you hear tell her something like winter wonderland.: he smirked this suprises his wife would be difficult soon she might know :Your welcome that's what famliy does Alassandra we look out for each other . And your the same size your mom is when i first meet her one year ago.

A smile crept across her lips as she watched her sister open the box. Arms warmly coiled around her in a loving embrace between sisters. Nina was so proud of how far Alassandra has come since her escape from captivity.

"I love you sis, so much. Don't you ever forget that. You don't owe me anything or doing anything for me. If you want to do something for me, never stop believing and stay the strong young woman I have grown up with. You're literally my best friend too and I want you to be my maid of honor at the wedding."

A crimson gift box, next to a box of imported chocolates from Europe in the Earth realm, was left at both Alassandra and Nina's nightstands, with a name card wishing them both a fun filled Valentine's Day. Within the other box, was twin rose hilt accented daggers. The weapons, respectively titled The Deadly Rose, were blessed by the gods, but could only be weilded by the bearer having to have immediate blood relation to effectively work. The card read:
"Happy Valentine's Day sweety. Love, Mom and Dad.

: there was a knock or a few knocks on her bedroom door till he heard footsteps coming then package was left so as she open the door the teddy bear dressed in Heart shaped Pj's with footies.... he/she was sitting on a long white box on the tag it read * Happy Valentines Day alassandra * Love Dad.

She finally made it around to bringing Alassandra her gift. In a small black crushed velvet box, with crimson ribbon trim, handed over, she would find a set of eyes. These weren't just any eyes, they were Birkoff's eyes. "He will never come near you again sis. Ever, for I have slain him, and there is no way he will be coming back either. So now we can work on the healing process. I haven't seen Bastion lately, but I will meet up with him soon. Love you sis."

-- Stepping out of the shower, she dried off and slipped into the plush white robe hanging on the door. Still looking at the ring on her finger, the shock was still very much there. After putting wet blonde locks up in a twisted towel atop her head, she went into her room and saw the box on her nightstand. A brow rose before she looked around her to see if anyone who might have left the box there was still in the house. Seeing no one was around and Jeremiah was downstairs, she opened it and picked up the necklace. A smile formed as a tear of happiness fell from her eyes after reading the inscription. She had her twin's Christmas present still sitting in her closet waiting to be delivered. And she had important news to reveal, but this she wanted to tell her sister in person, because it would also come with a question she wanted to ask. In a dash, she hopped into a comfortable outfit, sneakers and headed downstairs after picking up the gift she had for Alassandra. --

- he had no idea by what she meant to bring a towel guess a quick make over would be nice so she went up to her room since they lived in the same house, he knocked on the door and waited for an answer glad she had started to feel better - Hey Alassandra , It's me Bastion.

-- She smiled, ear to ear, as she saw her daughter's reaction to first sight of her Christmas gift. -- Enjoy your present sweety, I love you too. I think a makeover would be in order for Bastion, as his mother has been missing for some time ( and Danica being the closest thing to a mother that he has had since ), he needs something fun in his life for once. Have I told you lately how proud I am of you? Well I am, extremely proud of you. You and your sisters have grown into such beautiful, strong and brilliant young women in my life. -- She walked over to Alassandra, kissed both of her cheeks, then her forehead, before letting her go to check out her brand new Ferrari. --

-- She smiled brightly as she could finally feel some sort of happiness in Alassandra and nodded with a glance to the kitten. -- Your kitten is very adorable. You may call William dad all you want, for he has been and is more of a father to you and Nina than the sperm donor of a biological father of yours has ever been. He loves you and Nina like you are his own biological children. -- Her arms gently tugged Alassandra into a warm hug. -- Sometimes, whether you're blood or not doesn't matter. You should see my father, he is a bit overbearing, but I don't deny him. I am very honored to have you and Nina call William your daddy. -- And a kiss placed to Alassandra's forehead. -- Your belated Christmas present is in the driveway sweety. -- A set of keys was placed in Alassandra's hand. In the driveway, with a huge red bow atop, was a crimson Ferrari 911 Targa; personalized license plates to be decided as it was her car now. --

- when he finally arrived back home he was dirty and wet he went upstairs to change relishing that to was his day of birth but that didn't seem to bother him he stopped celebrating years ago, once clean he went down stairs and out into his car pulled out a box and carried it back in the house inside were twins he walked up to alassandras door and knocked once she open the door he held out a small baby kitten- this kitten was homeless so i brought him home so you can take care of her, they named her angel but you can change it if you like. You can tell her secrets, now you will never be alone . - he smiled when she hugged the small bundle of fur , starting talking to her - Love ya dad

Do not worry Alassandra, I promise that he won't live to see the sunrise in the morning and I always keep my promises just ask your mom. I might bury him in the woods., Or maybe throw him in the swamp with the crocks?...After of course I break his legs. And a few fingers. - he said all these things very quietly as he watched the women in his life get all cuddly and then decided Family Hug, and walked over keeping his eye on the man. gave his girls a hug then kissed each on on the cheek, be fore smiling to his family turning on his heel he walked out of the manor dragging the unconscious man back out side had big plans for him.-

-- When she was downstairs, robe tied and all, she looked to her twin sister, that was huddled and clinging to their mother. Okay, that did it. Nina may be a lot of things, but the Ciotti mean streak temper was rising in the anthletic frame of Nina. -- That does it, Alassandra, I will not sit by and see you ridden by fear because of the likes of -- Hand came out, as she nearned the man on his knees before them, and bitch slapped him so hard he flew into the wall corner forehead first. -- that control you. You are smart, you are beautiful and you are a very kind and giving young woman.