Baby Sister surprise

## Summary

Alex's friend Rebecca finds out her family is adopting a baby sister. She doesn't know how to feel about this and worries about being the perfect older sibling. After her and Alex fend off the fake realm guy, Jenna, Alex, and Shelby give her some advice and tell her there is no right way to be an older sister using Ava and Justine as examples. With her hopes uplifted, Becca finds courage to meet her baby sister for the first time.

## Characters

* Alex
* Rebecca
* Shelby
* Esme
* Aphrodite
* Athena
* Sunset
* Eclipse
* Cleo
* Shay
* Ryra
* Jenna
* Calisto
* Cyrus

## Alex's POV

"Hey Rebecca...You're here late. We were just about to get pizza." I say as I open the door for her.

"Well..." she says. "I have news for you all, and I'm kind of nervous."

"What is it?" Aphrodite asks from the couch.

"Guys..." She says. "My family is going to adopt a baby sister...but what if she doesn't warm up to me? What if I can't be a good sister?"

"Rebecca..." Aphrodite says. "I felt the same way when my sisters Cleo and Demeter were born, but just know that you're not perfect. There is no instruction manual for how to be a sibling. There is no right way...

You just have to love her. That's all. Little ones don't ever judge you."

Suddenly, an alarm blares."

"He's back!!" Jenna hollers. "He wants me back! That *idiot!* Honestly, I should probably just mustard bomb him. What an asshole. He has partners with him too."

"Who are the two partners?" Aphrodite says.

"Queenie and some other guy. He says his name is Anubis." she says.

"Anubis was MY COUSIN!" Aphrodite roars angrily. "He *assaulted* me and my sister and that mushbrain revealed he was allied with the fake realm guy!! Stupid idiot."

"Help is on the way!" Calisto says through a hologram. "I rallied my family an the rest of my pack to join the fight."

Deep down, I know hope is on our side.

## Rebecca's POV

"Rebecca, listen." Alex says, gesturing for Ava and Justine to join her. "I felt the same way when my two sisters were born...but just know that there's no right way to be a sister. She'll love you no matter what."

I hope Alex is right. Maybe she will love me. I hope my baby sister loves me, because I don't know what little kids like, because I can't quite remember what I liked when I was 2.

”Now we need to go stop Anubis.” She says.

”Can I stay back with Sunset and Cyrus?” I ask. “I need time to think.”

She nods. “Sure. They’re on break today.”

I walk down the hall and knock on the door with Cyrus’ name on it.

“Yes, Rebecca?” They say, gesturing for me to enter.

“My family adopted a child.” I say. “I’m happy for them, but I’m having doubts about how to be a good sister.”

“You haven’t met them yet.” they say. “It will take time to adjust having someone new living in your home. Nobody is perfect. When Sunset was born, I struggled a few times, but just know that if you want any help, we’re here for you. Everybody struggles sometimes.” They run one hand on my cheek. “Like Alex said, there’s no right way to be a sibling. Your sibling will love you no matter what. Even though it may take time, you will love her back.”

My spirits lifted, I feel Cyrus envelope me in a big hug. “Thank you.” I say softly. “I’ll try to remember yours and Alex’s advice.”

I plop myself on the couch and spot a notification on my phone.

*A text from Solaris, one of the caretakers from Jewel labs.*