Breakfast

Nikolai groaned As he reached for his alarm shutting it off. Rolling out of bed and onto the floor You started his normal routine of working out starting with push-ups and moving on to other light exercises as he woke up. Like all members of his family He had started training at a young age to take over the family business of combating the supernatural.

Standing up he moved towards the shower tossing his pajamas into the hamper before stopping in front of the mirror. A lean muscular body and scars greeted him family training was brutal but so was their duty.

After washing up and getting dressed Nikolai made his way downstairs towards the kitchen. Entering he saw Lyle at the coffee table already dressed in uniform as his eye read the paper. While Alex sat across reading a sci-fi novel and drinking coffee.

"Morning Nikolai" Alex greeted in a warm tone gesturing to the empty seat at the table "saved you a plate."

"Thanks Alex" he replied sitting down and digging "think you can give me a ride today before you open up the store."

"That won't be necessary" Lyle replied putting down the paper.

"What do you mean?" Nikolai asked in a confused tone.

Alex smiled and tossed him a set of keys "figured it's about time you got your own set of wheels so you can have Riley's old van."

Nikolai's eyes widen "are you sure?"

"I doubt the bastard's coming back to get it anytime soon and it's just taking up space" Lyle grumbled getting up to leave. "Had it all tuned up so you're good to go Don't let me catch you speeding."

Alex sighed as his older cousin left "I swear those two." Looking over to the blued hair teen he smiled "I got to get going myself new shipment coming in today see you at dinner."

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Nikolai inspected the van true to his word Lyle had it cleaned and the engine serviced so it was ready to hit the road. Climbing in he felt nostalgia hit him as he remembered riding in it with Riley and the others around town.

"I hope you're alright Riley" he sighed before starting the engine and heading to school.