Chapter 4

• 5 years later •

• White's Ancestral Mansion •

The whole area was busy preparing a small family gathering to celebrate Ace's fifth birthday and the said birthday boy just woke up from his nap. Noticing that no one was around he began to search for his brothers and cousins only to be notified that they just left to get some friends to stay over for the whole afternoon.

Pouting his mouth, resentful that he was left behind his proceed to stomp his foot marching to search for his dad only to see that the library was in close doors, tears begin to gather at his eyes.

Knocking furiously at the door, "Daddy!!!!! Let me in!!!!!!" he shouted after a few moments the door open revealing his dad holding his phone. "What is it my cute little Acey~♪"

"They left me!!!! They didn't even wake me up to ask if i want to go with them!!!" seeing his son throwing his tantrum, 'cute' he was about to console his child when the one at other end of the phone informed him about the gift he wanted to buy for his child was already sold out. Trying not to frown.

"It's okay, they be back in a few minutes. Go and play or eat at the kitchen, I have to take this call sweetie it's important." he said in a sweet tone only to get kick at his shin and a punch at his tigh. 'aww!!! that hurts!!' even with a small body Ace have a great strength.

Stomping his foot louder this time. "Fine!!" he said marching away from his dad. "Hmph!!" Greyson seeing his child leave, while showing that he is angry at him couldn't help but think it's cute.

Arriving at the kitchen area noticing that no one is inside he lock the door and placing a stool behind it. "Hmph!! Since the are all busy then I'll just busy myself!!" he murmured under his breath.

'its been five years since i arrive at this world, im now certain that my age affect my way of thinking. But i guess it was fun that way.' He look around the kitchen table. Noticing that they left quite a lot of fruits.

'How about making slushies!!' getting excited about the idea. 'Hmm. Normal slushies won't do, let's see. What if i make a slushie that only taste like fruits but can improve health, cleanse the body of any toxin, impurities and substance that is harmful, I'll also make one that could improve the all over body functions including the brain then last to improve sleep for granddad, grandpa and grandma. I knew they have some trouble sleeping these days.'

With a new mission on his plate Ace begun to gather the fruits besides the slushie machine that his brother Lucas requested after stating that he rather make his own slushies than buy at the store when he took noticed that there some unknown substance around the slushie machine at his favorite store. Apparently he love slushies to the point he search the whole area around their home, school, the ancestral house and even where his Uncle Gerald's house to just see and taste every slushies he could find, but after that incident he just proceed to make his own.

Ace took out some herbs and other ingredients he need from his mini plantation inside his jade pendant. Rememberin how he got it, That time he only pick it up because he like the design of the jade although it look incomplete. He first show it to his dad, excited about the jade he find. His dad look at what he was presenting to him. "Wow!! you're lucky my cute little son!!" he smile at him then proceed to show the rest of the family what he pick up.

Only to stop when his uncle took it from him while on his other hand a small piece of pendant that supposed to be his gift from his real parents. Gerald then put the pieces together forming the complete picture of a small leaf. The eccentric design leave them enchanted for a while before giving it back to Ace. Gerald stated that his mother send it to him while saying that he supposed to send it as a gift on his first birthday. He then proceed to tell him that according to his father the jade pendant was supposed to form a leaf, but half of it was lost during the time his ancestor return from his trip.

That night the leaf pendant shone brightly sucking him inside, revealing a small barren world that he turns into a plantation. 'Its kind of annoying to only see land, dirt, soil, a small pond and water in here.' he thought then in every visit they took at the family's farm around the world, he collected everything he could but only those that they're employees thought that has no chance to survive anymore. From saplings to insects and animals.

After collecting those he only hope for it to grow inside his pendant, then after a year or two he gradually notice that his plantation helps in the growth of those that planted in it. Making them mature five times faster than their counter part outside.

Ace proceed to make slushies, then frown 'What if they don't like slushies?' questioning himself, turning around he saw a juicing machine. Having the idea in mind he continue to make slushies and juices. Transferring it inside a tumbler, naming it and making some small notes of when they should've drink it threatening to not pay attention to them if they not.

It's been hours since he entered the kitchen, he finished making several sets of slushies and juices. Even adding some for his brothers and sister's friend and the rest for the those he deem loyal enough to them thay only consist of three pairs butlers, one for each adult and the remaining one to assist his cousin Hillary at her showbiz career.

Smiling at his creation, he then happily drinks his portion. He left the kitchen area only to be greeted by two pairs of twins with their friends. Seeing him they smile, but only gaining a glance from him and Ace the runs towards the stairs. "Ace!!! wait!!" Liam called.

He felt them run after him, "Grandma help me!!!!!!" Shouting with all his might to gain attention from his grandmother that has just step down the stairs.

Elizabeth turns to see his grandson running towards her with a tumbler at his hand and a group of teens and young adults at his back. She glared at them, making them stop and flinched, solidifying her view that they bullied her grandson.

"Come here sweetie" beckoning the child. Ace smile at her, "Grandma i make slushies!!! and juices at the kitchen!! Come come!! Taste it!!" pulling Elizabeth towards the kitchen.

"Awww what a sweet child. Tell grandma what do you want as a gift." asking Ace who turns to look at her with confusion painted on his face. "Hahaha It's your birthday today Sweetie." she laugh finding his looks a little cute.

The sudden realization that it was his birthday, Ace pinched his chin and think about what he wants. 'Maybe i can make this at my advantage I'll just say that i want to see some rare species of plants and animals making me able to enter the restricted areas of the farm we own' nodding his head.

Elizabeth takes advantage of his grandson thinking about what he wants to take pictures and small video clips of him. Sending it to their chat group and posting some of it to her social accounts.

Her moves was swift and smooth from the practice of doing it for years now. "Grandma i want to see some rare species of plants and animals. Could i?" not wanting to disappoint her grandson she just nodded her head with a smile.

Opening the fridge where he store the drink he made, Ace then pick the one he made for his grandmother.

"Oh!! it's yummy." After getting his first comment he smile brightly only to be stiff be the next question. "Who help you make this?" eyeing her grandson, her look begin to turn hard when he avoid making eye contact.

"Ace Williams White. Who help you CUT the ingredients you need for this" emphasizing the word cut. Ace couldn't help but just look down.

The rest of the just family arrived at this point of time because Elizabeth inform them about the drinks Ace made for them. After hearing the question being asked and looking at the child who could only look at the ground.

"Ace Williams, Answer grandma now. Who CUT the fruits" asking once again. "M-me" Ace whisper.

"Why didn't you ask someone to help you!! You could've been hurt!!" Elizabeth begin to preach her concerns. "B-but! No one is free!!!! They left me after i sleep!! then dad said he's busy!!! then no one was inside the kitchen!!! i also didn't see anyone on my way here!!!" shouting Ace then shifts his grandmother's anger to the rest of the family.

Elizabeth then shift her cold glare at the rest, another preaching ceremony begin for the rest of the family.

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The small party proceed as plan, with Ace getting somethings that most child wants. Although it was only his family and their close friends. He is already happy.