Hi, Ashley! I'm Courtney Stapleton, an alternate on SiX. And I can't wait for your arrival! We all fell in love with your voice, and Millie said you looked cute. Hope you like my gift, I tried.
                          
With love, Court.
                          
Ashley opened Courtney's box and found an emerald necklace, the same shade as her eyes.
                          
The next gift was bigger, and Ashley saw that the name Vicki M was scribbled on the side.
                          
She found Vicki's letter and read.
                          
Hey Ashley, I'm Vicki Manser, and I'm an alternate like you! Can't wait to see you, and to mess up your hair (I love it by the way). But on to business, hope you like my present! I think I went a little too far. 
                          
Love from Vicki!
                          
Ashley ripped off the paper and found a large book. Ashley flipped it open and found blank pages.
                          
"A photo album," she said. "Thanks, Vicki."
                          
She found a smaller wrapped package. Millie was the name, and Ashley remembered seeing her in the video.
                          
"This'll be good," she said with a chuckle.
                          
She found Millie's letter, which had a green envelope.
                          
Hello, Ashley! Millie O'Connell here, I play Anne Boleyn in SiX!! Can't wait to see you!! My gift is something I made myself, hope you like it!! Still can't wait!!
                          
~Mills ;)
                          
Ashley smiled at the amount of exclamation points in her letter. She opened the wrapping and found a black beanie with SiX embroidered on the helm.
                          
Ashley put it on and smiled. "Thank you, Millie!"
                          
She found another gift and noticed the letter in a pink envelope was on the package.
                          
Ashley, I'm Aimie Atkinson. I play Katherine Howard in SiX. We are all more than excited to see you, and I hope you like my gift. I guess that's everything!
                          
~Aimie Atkinson
                          
She opened Aimie's gift and found a box with wireless headphones inside, colored red like her hair.
                          
"Thank you, Aimie."
                          
She found a gift with an envelope in blue. She read the letter inside.
                          
Hi, Ashley. I'm Maiya Quansah-Breed, and I play Catherine Parr in SiX, and I loved how you sang her. My gift truly isn't much, but I hope you like it. Can't wait to see you!
                          
Maiya Q-B
                          
Ashley found Maiya's gift, a smartwatch.
                          
"What do you mean, small," she asked herself, "Maiya, this is a frickin' amazing present."
                          
She put it on, and found a new gift, the letter in a gold colored envelope.
                          
Hey, Ashley Sanderson. I'm Jarnèia (Jaye'J) Richard-Noel. I play Catherine of Aragon in SiX, and I can't wait to see you play her! When you arrive, I'll be there at the airport waiting for you. Can't wait!
                          
XO, Jaye'J
                          
Ashley opened Jaye'J's gift and found a headband decorated with fake flowers. She set it down with care, and reached for another box.
                          
The red envelope made Erin grin. "It's from Lexi," she said, "She plays Anna of Cleves."
                          
Ashley laughed and opened the letter.
                          
Ashley! I'm Alexia, or Lexi, McIntosh, and I play Anna of Cleves. Ja! Can't wait to meet you and give you a big hug! My gift is nothing but sweets and chocolates, and I hope they haven't melted. 
                          
Love from Lexi.
                          
Ashley opened the red box and found two boxes of sweets.
                          
"Thanks, Lexi," Ashley said, and both Erin and Ashley grabbed a piece.
                          
Ashley found the last letter, and she knew it was from Natalie. And the silver envelope only proved it.
                          
Hello, Ashley! I'm Natalie May Paris, and I play Jane Seymour in SiX. I cannot put into words how elated I am that you chose my song to compete with, and I am so happy! Can't wait to see you! Hope you like my gift!
                          
~Natalie
                          
Ashley opened Natalie's gift and found a beautiful jewelry box full of earrings and necklaces, but Ashley found a silver bracelet that she loved instantly.
                          
"Natalie, I can't wait to see you."
                          
Erin and Ashley heard a car drive into the way.
                          
"Mom," Erin said, and they both got their feet.
                          
"Ash, Erin, I'm home!"
                          
Mrs. Mac walked into the room. "Hey, girls!" She turned and saw Ashley's gifts.
                          
"What's all this?"
                          
Ashley laughed. "I got my tickets and a few extra gifts in the mail."
                          
Mrs. Mac nodded. "When's your departure, then?"
                          
Erin showed her the ticket. "Four days, Mom."
                          
Mrs. Mac smiled. "I can't believe you two. Competing in an international contests, winning it, and know you're leaving."
                          
She squeezed them both into a hug. "You two should start packing," she advised.
                          
Erin and Ashley nodded. They both ran to their rooms and grabbed the suitcases Ashley brought when she came to the house.
                          
Ashley filled her bag with clothes and essentials. All her supplies, her laptop and new headphones, and all the special gifts the Queens had given her. She crawled into bed that night happy, not just for what happened, but for what's to come.