They all woke up the next morning, all strangely quiet. Usually they weren't like this. Chase looked around. The younger triplets aren't giggling much. Hayley and Isabelle weren't doing any gymnastic routines. Gabriel and Felicity were both quiet. Diana and Emma weren't playing golf. Clara didn't have a book. Bianca and Alana as well were silent. Skye was extremely quiet and her eyes were still puffy.

Chase: So........

Bianca: Dad. We know everything.

Chase: How did you guys?

Lily: Sorry dad. I kind of overheard.

Chase: *sighs* no problem. I had to tell all of you sooner or later. Now come on. You guys have to get to school.

Everyone finished their breakfast in silence as each of them gave their parent a kiss and left for school. Even Mary came along. They were just in silence still in very shock from yesterday.

As the triplets were dropped off and the twins were at the middle school the high schoolers went out and saw a man, dressed in black and with a hood. All but Gabriel and Mary were still outside.

Gabriel: That man is freaking me out.

The man looked up. He had blue green eyes that regained his color and saw the boy looking at him. Reminding him to a specific woman.

Mary: Gabe.... Gabe go inside....

Gabriel: Mary? Mary what is?

Mary: I don't trust him. Who knows who he is?

Gabriel: Mary. He might be another student...

Mary: A guy who wearing black and not letting people see him?

Gabriel: He could be anyone...

Mary: But he could be dangerous. Gabriel, I would never forgive myself if you gotten hurt. I have to be the royal guard when I get older. This is a good chance. Please. For your safety.

Gabriel: Okay okay! But for you okay?

Mary nodded and both headed inside. The man took off his hood and glared at the last of the girl's and watched. She seems closed to him. Very close. Maybe even love him. He pulled something from his pocket but.... Save it for when they get home.
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The evening was very peaceful even through the danger on outside. Security was tripled and nobody loved that. They were all in their own separate bedrooms. Tonight, Mary went to spend the night with Gabriel but went to hang out with his sister's while he was taking a shower. All the girls wore tie dyed shirts and black tights while Mary wore mini white shorts with a red and blue tie dye shirt.

Felicity: Remember this?

Mary: How could any one forget?

Alana: I haven't seen that in a long time.

Jennifer: What is it?

Bianca: Oh nothing.

Kristi: Tell us!

Lily: We won't tell anyone!

Clara: Tell them!

Diana: Don't ruin this! Tell em!

Felicity: Okay! Mary tell them!

Mary: Okay! Kay! This is when Gabriel and I were at my bedroom and I made him wear makeup. And this picture...

She pulled out one where Mary was putting lipstick and mascara on Gabriel. Chase, Skye, Marshall, and Everest were at the side laughing.

Hayley: Heck no!

Emma: How old was he again?

Mary: Meh... About 5?

Isabelle: Dang! He agreed?

Mary: No! I had to tackle him down. My dad taught me how to that day and I used that tactic to tackle.

Gabriel: Hey! What are you doing?

The girls squealed and Mary blushed as she saw him.

Alana: Nothing Gabe!

Felicity: Yeah! We weren't looking when Mary made you wear makeup when you were five!

Everyone else: Felicity!

Gabriel: What!? Lemme see! Mary! Lemme see!

Mary: No!

They both began to run around Gabriel's room as the girls cheered.

Bianca: Come on Gabe! Run! Catch her!

Lily: Mary run! Don't let Gabe get you!

Yelling was all over the place and Gabriel was gaining onto Mary he began to grab her waist. She faked fell, making Gabriel fall. As she got on top of him. Their faces were so close to each other. Almost nose to nose. They breathed heavily as the girls cooed.

Gabriel: Oh come of it!

Mary: Yeah!

Kristi: Oh really?

Both Gabriel and Mary blushed as everyone laughed.

Mary: Ha ha very funny girls

Hayley: Hey the show was on you two anyways.

Everyone laughed again as Everest came into the room.

Mary: Hey mom!

Everest: Hey Mary. Hey everyone. So, please keep the noise down! You'll wake everyone up! Including your parents. Heck even the entire town. Girls go to your rooms. Mary, prepare where you're sleeping and Gabriel, get to bed.

Everyone: Yes miss.

The girls began to leave and Mary began to settle her sheets and pillow on the floor and Gabriel brought his sheets down to the floor.

Mary: What are you doing?

Gabriel: What do you think? I wanna sleep here as well.

Mary: Gabe! Get to bed!

Gabriel: Cmon Mary! Just this once!

Mary: Gabriel....

Gabriel: Please!

He began to tease her sides as she began to giggle and she fell over her blankets. Gabriel got on top of her and began to tickle her.

Mary: Alright! ALRIGHT!

She screamed on the top of her lungs.

Mary: You can sleep here tonight!

Gabriel: I knew you couldn't resist.

Mary acted very coy but innocent.

Mary: What?

Gabriel: You couldn't resist me over pouting or anything.

Mary: Yes I can! I can ignore you for one day!

Gabriel: Oh yeah?

Mary: Yeah!

Gabriel smirked and got near Mary. He lifted his finger to her chin where a questionable expression.

Mary: What are you.....

Gabriel pressed his lips softly into Mary's as the kept on going. For a few more seconds until they parted.

Gabriel: I'm so sorry Mary. I should've....

Mary pressed her lips back onto Gabriel's and he put his hands into her hair. The silky smooth platinum blonde with black hair. They parted again as they needed to sleep.

Gabriel: Night Mary

Mary: Night Gabe

They turned around to sleep.
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Into the soft peaceful night Aiden had gasoline and matches as her snuck past a few security and guards. Sweetie was behind him.

Sweetie: Are you sure about this? What happens if we get caught again? I don't want to go back into that stinky cell!

Aiden: We won't which is why we'll start in the kitchen.

They both crept as Aiden spreads gasoline and lit a match into the kitchen.

Aiden: Let it burn. Later freeze.
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Gabriel and Mary were peacefully sleeping on the floor where they left off as Mary took another breath she woke up alarmed and smelled a very dark substance....

Smoke...

Fire...

Everyone.....

Mary: Gabe! Gabe! Gabriel!

Gabriel: What!?

Mary: There's a fire in the palace. Get your sisters and parents out of here and call law enforcement!
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