The Day

Three years have passed and it was already their 14th birthday. The Marquis planned a grand celebration for the twin's birthday. The ever so delightful Tesa was so excited for the event since she has never been outside the residence and never met people other than the servants and some visitors. She was extra happy since she heard the news about their birthday party.

Theo was still cold and aloof but whenever Tesa was around he was a completely different person. He had swordmanship training and horseback riding lessons, in which at first Tesa demanded to also join in but the Marquis didn't allow because she was a woman.

Despite her father's rebuttals she would secretly ask Theo to teach her and to which he did happily.

The day she got news about the party was during her etiquette lessons. Her tutor told her about her father's plans and hurried to tell Theo after the lessons. When he told Theo, he just replied that the celebration was planned a year ago but the Marquis asked him to keep it a secret until their birthday.

He added that originally it would also be kept from him but he figured it out right away so their father just asked him to keep it from her.

After hearing that she shouted, "Our birthday is two weeks from now, why didn't you tell me earlier!?","What would I wear, what would I say to the guest, what is the flavor of the cake? for goodness gracious why didn't you tell me earlier now I have little time to prepare!".

He then told her, "Don't worry, you are Theresa Frederick, the most beautiful, most delightful and the best person in the whole wild world, there is not a single person that will hate you because", then Theo suddenly let out a cold aura,"I will beat them up senselessly to the point that they wished they were never born".

"Brother, you're too much, this is why the maids are afraid of you."she said. He said with a clear and calm voice, "I only do this because I care about you, anyways let's start the fencing practice if we start later dad will surely catch us.".

He prepared the armor and the swords and as he did Tesa can't help but tell herself, "I'm glad brother is happy".That night at dinner Tesa scolded her father for keeping it from her but then forgave him and gave him a big hug.

It's already 3 days until the twin's birthday and the mansion has never been busier. As the housekeepers and maids were busy with the preparation the twin's were also busy with practicing the proper gesture during the party. Both of them were also busy preparing gifts for each other.

The day arrived any many nobility and even the royal family came. The Marquis then thank everyone's presence and then welcomed the grand entrance of the celebrants.

As the doors open, out came the twins, everyone was at awe since it was the first time the twins appeared to the public. Theo wore a white suit with gold and red laces which made his eyes glimmer so brilliantly. Tesa wore a beautiful red dress that matched her eyes and her platinum hair shimmered brighter than ever. Everyone's eyes were on the twins as they walk down the stairs.

Later, They introduced themselves and thank everyone for coming and then came the first dance. Of course their dance partners were each other and as they danced all eyes were on them.

Tesa whispered to Theo, "Hey, are your legs getting tired?". "No but I am getting a bit bored if you want I could stop the dance", he answered. "No that is not what I mean, I am very happy about today. I want to continue dancing to make the guest happy."she adds.

"Tesa, don't lie to me your legs are starting to tremble, your getting tired, let's end this dance now okay? remember there's egg pudding in the dessert table so help yourself and let's stop dancing. "he says then snaps his finger and the musicians play directly to the finale. Both of them bow and Tesa directly goes to the dessert table.

As Tesa heads to the dessert table, Theo is called by the Marquis and introduces him to Grand Duke Clinton who happens to have a son their age. As the two grownups talk the boys were ask to hang out and socialize.

As expected Theo's cold and aloof personality came in and he uttered not a single word. The Duke's son, Vincent Clinton, had a personality similar to Tesa and talked to Theo despite him not listening.

A few moments later, Teda felt a disturbance in the atmosphere as if all hell is gonna rain down upon a poor soul and looked at Theo's direction. He could sense the "If you're not gonna shut up, I will beat you up" vibe so just as Theo's patience was running out Tesa stooped in and introduced herself.

She said, "Hello, I am Theresa Frederick, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance". Vincent answered, "Likewise, I am Vincent Clinton but you can call me Vince"."Is that so then call me Tesa and this is Theo" she added.

He looks at Tesa and then looks at Theo, he shivers and whispers to Tesa,"You and your brother are very different are you sure you guys are twins?"."Yes, I may have platinum blonde hair and he has pitch black hair but we are clearly twins, aren't we brother?" she says then proceeds to pinch him giving off the "don't you dare scare him away" vibe. Theo then smiles awkwardly at Vince and ask for some time alone with Tesa.

Both of them went to their mother's grave. Theo brought her flowers and Tesa brought her a slice of cake. They talked to their mother about the event and Tesa couldn't stop talking about how happy she was. A few moments later, Tesa said she was going inside so that she could meet up with some girls and make friends. Theo told her than he would stay out for a while but he'll be back in a while.

As she was heading back inside, she was assulted by a group of 10 masked men. She then gave off a loud scream. As soon as she did Theo ran to her direction bringing a sword.

"TESA, WHAT HAPPENED?" he yelled but as soon as he saw her she can't help but get engulfed in rage. "put the sword down", one of them said. Tesa desperately wanted to tell Theo to run and call for help but they covered her mouth shut.

"Tesa, calm down, I will save you" he said calmly. "Don't you dare move one more step forward! One more step and you will meet your sister in the afterlife"one man yells. Tesa looks at Theo and gives a nod. Both of their thoughts were in sink and were aware of what the plan is. Inside their minds the countdown started "Three....two.....". "I said put the sword down!" the man yells.

..."ONE"...

Tesa bites the hand of the ones holding her, she takes the knife and stabs the 3 men near her and steps back. At the same time, Theo stabs the others slicing their chest. The twin's were able to take down all of the 10 masked men.

Theo then gives Tesa a hug and apologizes for putting her in danger. She tells him,"Theo, I was so afraid, don't be sorry, it was me who let my guard down-".

Theo then hugs her and says, "Tesa, I can't afford to lose you, I will give up my life just to see you smile so don't feel bad okay? You are my sister, my most beautiful, most delightful, and only sister I never want to put you in danger ever again."

Theo then gives Tesa a piggyback ride since she sprained her ankle and just when they were heading back.

..."CLAP*, CLAP*, CLAP*, what a great bond between siblings, it almost made me cry, well...Almost"...

The masked men's injuries suddenly healed as a black smoke engulfed their bodies. One by one they stood up and pne of them said, "I gotta say you guys were pretty good, but mere children can't defeat us". Theo then puts Tesa down and prepares to fight against them but as he was gonna draw his sword he was stabbed in the chest.

"I'm sorry to ruin your sibling play time but you see were in a hurry" one added. Theo falls to his knees and despite little energy left he screamed, "TESA RUN". But then one of them kicked him in the stomach and as he coughed blood he said, "Tesa, you must carry on", then he loses consciousness.

"Sorry my lady, but master is looking for you so we should get going", but as Theo lost conciousness she felt a part of her broken and a sudden burst of energy came rushing out as she screams. After the scream, she said with a low voice, "Theo, brother, please don't leave me, you promised". After spilling those words she lost conciousness.

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