Avenged Christmas
prologue
The clock read 12:08 am, today is December 23. Christmas is two days from now. The old man knew he should have acted sooner but he didn't find the candidate until today. His eyes sparkled with the season's joy. He had no doubt that this man was exactly who he was looking for. Without a seconds hesitation he set off for his destination.
* * *
California was a beautiful location. With just a thought the man is immediately taken where he desires. The house stands before him, and unlocks at his will.
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A loud crash from down stairs starttles the man from his bed. Grabbing the gun from his nightstand he creeps down the stairs.
"If you move I'll shoot." The man tells the intruder.
Reaching sideways he flips on the lights. "What the fuck?" He questions uncertainty clear in his voice.
The man closes his eyes and whispers. "Brian Haner Junior, you are now he."
A big flash of light blinds Brian temporarily. When he opens them again the man has disappeared.
Brian heads back up to his bedroom. He climbs into bed confused, weirded out and questioning his sanity.
* One Year Later *
Brian still couldn't believe what happened.
It seemed this year had been a tough one for the Avenged family. Matt and Val were trying to have a baby and have not yet succeeded. Zacky had divorced from his second wife. Johnny and Lacey were constantly fighting, barely able to spend five minutes in a room together. Arin was fighting a loosing battle with a stalker fan, who had broken into his home on multiple occasions.
Brian was determined to make this Christmas the best for everyone he loved. He knew exactly where to start.
