CHAPTER 12: Second Birthday Pt. 1

A month has passed and it's already my second birthday. The people I mentioned last month were the only ones my parents invited and the princes, Jack, and Dove who was already starting to train here are also invited. Jack came first and after a week, the 4 princes and Dove White came. That month, I got to befriend all of them. I realized that I was stupid for getting angry with what they did in the past. I'm not the same as the Avyana in the past. If Avyana wasn't a villainess, then maybe she would also befriend these guys. So, I decided that instead of avoiding them, I'll just make them my friends. I got their names and their ages. The 1st prince is Winston Gold who is 9 years old, the second is Richmond Gold who is 8 years old, the third is Maverick Gold who is 6 years old, and the fourth is Astro Gold who is 3 years old. The fourth prince is still not fitting to be trained into a knight. Even a four-year-old kid is too early to be trained into a knight, but there were special cases like my three brothers who were talented that can be trained at that age. My father was worried about the fourth prince but couldn't do anything because it's an order from the royalty. Normally, it's usually five-year-old children that were allowed to train. So, I was curious if Astro was also a talented child, but when I asked him, he had this sad look on his face and avoided my eyes staring at him. I presumed that the queen has something to do with this. Jack and Dove were also 4 years old and I could see their talent in swordsmanship. Out of all of them, Maverick, Jack, and Dove are my closest friends. Yes, the guys who mocked and watched us die in the past. Well, the past is past. They're just kids now. Maverick and Jack were always quarreling with each other and Dove was sometimes their peacemaker because mostly, it's me. If the two of them involved Dove in their quarrel, I became their peacemaker. *burdened sigh* These brats make me so stressed!

"Happy birthday, baby sis!" I immediately looked at my second brother, Adonis who just barged in in my room. *sigh* This brother really never learns.

"Thank you, brother. But, you know it's rude to enter a lady's room without permission, right brother?" I told him as he hugged me and showered me with kisses. He's cute though. He looked at me like I just scolded him. Ugh, that face again. I have to look away or the brightness will make me blind.

"But, you're still a baby though? You're not yet a lady," he retorted. Argh! This idiot! I'm taking back what I said. He's not cute!

Just as I was opening my mouth to retort back to Adonis, I heard the voice of Axel who walked into my room. My room is not a public room for you to walk in freely, guys! Argh! "My little sister is right, Adonis. Why did you just barge in here without her permission?" he said while walking towards us. Ahm, excuse me, Brother Axel, you're not asking permission too. *sigh*

"Did you just say 'MY' little sister? You're not her only brother here!" Adonis retorted. Ugh. These brothers gave me headaches too.

"Can you stop it, brothers? Did you see my poor baby sister beside you?" I looked at Alexander who simply walked in into my room. What's wrong with these idiots?! Why were they barging in here like they own this room?!

"MY? You're not the only brother here!" I heard Axel and Adonis said in chorus. Ugh. They're getting louder now. They're having a nonsense fight even though they knew that they're all my brothers. These idiots!

"Yes! I am the only true brother here! You didn't even have presents to give to my precious sister!" After Alexander said that, he called the servants and ordered them to fetch his presents for me.

My other two brothers looked at each other then looked back at Alexander with a furious look. He just smirked at them and mouthed the words 'losers' to them.

"Just watch out, Alexander. You'll be the loser here!" Adonis shouted angrily at Alexander then he went out of my room. Axel didn't say a word and just glared at Alexander. I could feel my room got colder. I saw how calm Alexander was when he glared at him but he released a relieved sigh when Axel walked out. *clicks tongue* This brat really has the guts to challenge those two brothers. *sigh* I guess I would see three rooms full of presents today.

"Happy birthday, baby sis! Your presents will be in another room later." Alexander's voice turned soft when he said that. He kissed me on my cheek before he walked out of my room. *relieved sigh* Finally! They're gone!

I lay in my bed. I was thinking again about what happened last year. I have many questions that I need to find out. Firstly, what's with that red diamond jewelry? Why was it familiar to me? Secondly, what did Adara want to say to me after I become a High Priestess? It was making me uneasy. Thirdly, I need to find out the reason why the queen looked like she holds a grudge against my mom. I need to find out that ASAP. She's maybe the one who's behind the execution of the Reds. And lastly, why am I feeling that something is missing in me? Ever since I was reincarnated here, I felt something was missing and as the days pass by, I felt something that I couldn't pinpoint and I realized that I longed for it. I really need to study the history of this world and the ways of the people here. Maybe I could find the answers through that. And now that this day is my birthday, I could finally study in the Blues. Well, I could just have a private tutor from the House of Blue, but I wanted to strengthen the bond between our families. So, while I'm studying there, I would also find a way to create a bond with them. Hehe!

I stood up abruptly when I realized that the boys have training today even though it's my birthday. My father never stops even if there is an occasion. I need to watch them because Astro might cry if I'm not there. I need to distract my dad too so the trainees could rest on this day. And also, the maids will come soon to prepare me for my birthday. I need to escape fast. Hoho!

I hurriedly went out of my room and run through the hallways.

I went to the training grounds and saw my friends in front of their squad. The loud commanding voice of my father rang out through the area. I guess he's scolding them. I seldomly see my father getting angry like this. He's always smiling and sweet to me. *chuckles* My dad is so cute.

When I stepped into the training grounds, everyone, except my father whose back is in front of me, looked at me. I saw my friends and they smiled at me. I saw my annoying brothers in another squad waved at me. *sigh* These idiots! They really want father to beat them.

"Who's this bastard that dared to distract these idiots?!" is what my father furiously shouted before he turned and looked at the intruder, ME! And now, his face became pale. *laughs* I want to tease him more.

"What's a bastard, dad?" I said it with my cute face and smile. Dad became paler after hearing what I said.

"Does it mean beautiful? So, am I a bastard?" I laughed hard inside. My dad became panicky. Since father turned his back from the trainees, he couldn't see the soundless laughs of my brothers and the smiles of the other trainees. They already knew that I'm going to get my dad away from here. Well, I did this quite a few times, and my father just let me take him away from his trainees. I know he knows my intentions every time I did that, but why did it seem like he's not expecting me to come today? Or he just had something in his mind right now? I wonder what made him distracted.

"B-B-Baby, d-don't say that word. I-It's for adults only. *awkward laugh*" he said stuttering. I could hear him mumbled the words 'If my wife would know this, I'm dead.' *laughs* Dad is so fun to tease.

I looked at my brothers and they mouthed the word 'savage' to me. I smirked at them. These idiots! Did they think that I forgot what they did a while ago? Hmph!

"Happy birthday, baby. What are you doing here? You're supposed to be preparing now for your party tonight." My dad changed the topic quickly. I just smiled sweetly at him.

"I'm here because I want to invite them to my party, dad. Can I? Can I?" I gave him the cutest face that I practiced many times. Bet you can't resist that! Hoho!

"Of course!" my dad quickly replied. He turned around and the trainees automatically straightened their posture. "You heard that? You're dismissed for today. Runaway in five seconds or else, you're going to train here the whole day!" Just as he said that the trainees were already running away from the training grounds in just a millisecond.

*laughs* My brothers stayed behind because we're going together. "Why are you still here? You want to train here all day?!" Or not.

My brothers quickly run towards the mansion. My father really didn't want me to share with anyone even though they're my brothers.

He carried me while we walk towards our home. "You love daddy, right baby?" he said suddenly.

I looked at him and smiled. "Yes, daddy." What's with my dad today?

His smile widened. "You love me more than your so-called Uncle and that High Priest right?" Eh? Is this the reason why he's distracted today? Is my dad jealous because I am close with the High Priest and I was clinging to the King on my last birthday? Aww, dad.

I kissed my dad on both of his cheeks and looked at him with my sincere smile. "No one can replace you in my heart, dad. I love you so much."

"Yes! I knew it! Those bastards couldn't beat me! HAHAHA!" he said enthusiastically without realizing that he said the 'bastard' word again. *laughs* You're lucky, dad. Mom's not here.

"What did you just say in front of your daughter?!" Oops, mom's here. Good luck, dad.

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The party's already started and now we're waiting for the royals to come. They sent a letter that they'll join the party earlier.

"Are you okay, Avyana?" I looked at Jack who looks so handsome in his suit. He still blushed when I'm around like today. He's so shy.

I nodded and smiled at him. I was waiting for the royals to come, especially the queen. That woman is suspicious.

"Announcing His Majesty, King Marlboro Gold and Her Majesty, Queen Dakota Gold. His Highness the first prince, Prince Winston Gold; His Highness the second prince, Prince Richmond Gold; His Highness the third prince, Prince Maverick Gold; His Highness the fourth prince, Prince Astro Gold and Her Highness the first princess, Cohiba Gold." Now that I know their names, I was trying to suppress the laughter that's about to burst inside me. I realized that they're a family of cigarettes! *laughs hard* There's a family of liquor, then there's also a family of cigarettes. I know these brands of cigarettes because I searched this on the net when my professor wanted me to report about them. These people! Did they get their names from Earth? BWAHAHAHA! This is ridiculous! Now, that I realized that, were the names of the Pinks came from something too? Hmm.

"Happy birthday, little Avy! Come hug your aunty." My train of thoughts just stopped when I heard the queen said that. What's wrong with this woman? Looks like something smells fishy.

My parents were shocked but recovered from it so fast. Something is going on with this woman. But, let's just act innocent and naive right now.

I smiled and hugged her. "Hi, aunty," I smirked internally. I'm going to find out what's going to happen right now.