[later tht night, Wander slowly stirred as he heard his little litter whimper for their first meal]
Wander: [slowly gets up, hissed a bit at the stitches, then tries to find the feeding tubes tht his hat provided him a week before the birth, fumbling in the dark]
???: (hands him the hat)
Wander: [felt the hat n takes it] Thanks... [startled a little as he turned on the night lights to see who it was]
Terry: (had been sitting there) Sorry, didn't want to alarm you.
Wander: [sighed in relief] (phew) Hv u been sitting there all this time? :^)
Terry: No, not too long. (shake)
Wander: Wat r u doing here in the middle of the night tho? [digs his hat]
Terry: I wanted to check on you, you've been sleeping for a long time.
Wander: Well, I did just give birth to 8 pups (giggle) [found the tubes, then lowered the crib railings before fixing the suction cups onto his nipples n puts the nipple tubes into the litter's mouths]
Litter: [calmed dwn n suckled hungrily]
Terry: :)
Wander: [sighed n leaned against the crib so he could feed them] Can I sit on ur lap? I'm still feeling a little tired
Terry: (nod) Sure.
Wander: [waited for Terry to come over to him before he settled onto his lap, leaning his head n his bk against Terry's chest comfortably, watching the litter suckle] Thanks
Terry: :) Anytime.
Wander: [felt some slight movement against his bk where Terry's middle was] :O Woah... R u...?
Terry: Yes... I am. :$
Wander: Wow, since wen? U nvr said anything. Does Grimm know?
Terry: A few weeks ago, but I do plan to surprise Grimm about it. ;)
Wander: Wow, congrats :) [looks at the litter] I think I've decided on their names. I hv been for a while even before they were born :)
Terry: But has Hater suggested a name he'd like?
Wander: Yeah, he wanted one of his girls to be named after his mother Anguish. Even after wat she'd done to his family, I guess he still loved her
Terry: (nod)
Wander: He also wanted to name them Hope n Miracle, coz he thinks it was a miracle for me to hv so many pups at once, n he wants our litter to give me hope that things will get better
Terry: (nod) I like those too.
Wander: [looks at the litter, then strokes the hybrid babies] That'll be ur names, Hope n Miracle [strokes the girl Skeletor] N ur name, Anguish, while u [strokes the boy Skeletor] will take on ur father's name Hater Jr
Terry: :)
Wander: N u will hv ur grandpapa's name Angel [stroke the boy angel nomad] n u the female version of ur brother's name, Angela [stroke the girl angel nomad] U will take ur grandmama's name Wildflower [stroke the girl star nomad] n u will be called Wildfire, coz of ur fiery fur [stroke the boy star nomad n giggled]
Babies: (coo at their names)
Terry: :)
Wander: [leaned bk again, then his eyes stared at the snow globe] U think... U think I'm gonna be OK...? Will I ever be a good mother, even without Hatey with me...?
Terry: :) I'm sure you'll do just excellent as a mother. Hater would believe in you too.
Wander: Yeah... I guess ur right... (yawn)
Terry: (giggle) Someone still needs their sleep.
Wander: Sorry, ur lap feels so comfortable, n I think... (yawn) ...nursing is taking a lot out of me... (tired)
Terry: :) It has. (helped him into bed and and with the litter)
Wander: Thanks... Stay with me...? Just till I fall asleep...?
Terry: ... (nod) Alright.
[as Wander closed his eyes n fell asleep, n after Terry helped to burp the litter once they're done feeding n tucked them all in before he left, the new mother slept thru the night, feeling the warmth of the arms of his beloved in his dreams, n smiled in his sleep, knowing tht he'll be alright, whatever the future holds]
THE END
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018
As My Heart Dies-Epilogue (Part 1)
[Hater's funeral was the grandest royal funeral anyone has ever seen. Everyone was present to the funeral, even the kings n leaders of the planets Hater has liberated as well as other planets' leaders whom they've helped during their adventuring. A few weeks after the funeral, Brad had to return to his planet to officially be crowned king, n Peepers went with him, named his "queen". Awesome decided that it was time for Sylvia to get to know his family n be introduced to the parents, so they too left to Awesome's home planet. Wander decided to settle in Planet Skeletor n called it his home, as did Angel, since he was being courted by Fury, n Hater's family welcomed them with open arms]
Wander: [had just lay dwn flowers in Hater's mausoleum n was sitting next to it silently, rubbing his huge baby bump]
Angel: (walked up to him) Son...?
Wander: [looks up to see him] Hey, Papa. U found me [smiled tiredly]
Angel: (knelt beside him) I know it's been hard on you losing someone you really loved...
Wander: [short pause, then sighed] ....At least I was there during his last moments, unlike Mama n my sibs...
Angel: (held him) :(
Wander: [cuddled in his arms] ....Still no word frm Firefly?
Angel: Not recently, I'm afraid...
Wander: [sighed] I told Sylvia to drop by at Aunt Janet's on the way to Awesome's planet, to tell her to let Firefly knw tht we're officially staying here, just in case she returns n find us not there...
Angel: I know...
Wander: [looked at the mausoleum, at Hater's royal marble coffin, then started sobbing in Angel's arms] .... ;(
Angel: :( (held him, rubbing his back gently)
Wander: ;( Wat am I going to do...? I knw I said I'll be strong... Tht I will take care of myself n live on for Hatey... Tht I won't be alone coz I got u guys... bt at the end of the day... he's not here with me...
Angel: Shh, shh, shh... it'll be okay... it'll be okay...
Wander: I dunno... I dunno if its gonna... [suddenly cringed in Angel's arms]
Angel: Son? Are you...? (felt something wet) ... :O Oh...
Wander: [sees the water starting to leak out] Oh gob... Oh gob, Papa... ;(
Angel: (helped Wander to his feet) Hang on, son. Just deep breaths.
Wander: [whimpered as he tried to take deep breaths while holding onto his dad]
Fury: [just so happen to be looking for Angel] Angel? Angel, did u find him? Is he... [sees them coming out of the mausoleum] Oh grob, is he...? :O
Angel: Fury, quick, get your medical team ready! It's time!
Fury: Right, lemme carry him, we'll go faster tht way [picks Wander up n carried him quickly to Wander's room, seeing Terry along the way] Terry! Go call the medical team to Wander's room! Hurry!
Terry: :O Yes, sire! (hurried to get the medics)
Angel: (kept his eye on Wander)
Fury: [lay him in bed] Its gonna be OK, son. Ur gonna be OK
Wander: [started sobbing, moaning whenever he feels a contraction] ;( Oooww...
Angel: (held his hand) Deep breaths, son, deep breaths. :(
Wander: [tries his best to breathe]
Fury: [rubbed his bk to help him ease the pain]
Angel: That's it, easy does it. :)
Fury: [could hear hurried footsteps coming ovr] Tht must be Terry with the medical team
Wander: Is... Is this wat u had to go thru... with Mama...? [tries to breathe thru the contraction again]
Angel: (nod) Only she'd yell at me. ^^;;
Terry: They're in here.
Wander: [tries to chuckle, bt another contraction made him moan out]
Medic: We're here, sire. Anyone who's not family should leave
Fury: Right, I understand... [gets up bt Wander gripped his robe]
Wander: No... Pls... Pls don't leave me alone... Hatey, pls... [the pain n the tears was making his vision blurry, making him see Fury as Hater]
Angel: (to doctor) Please, it'll help my son through this.
Medic: (nod) Alright, anything to ease his pain. U can stay, sire
Fury: R... R u sure abt this, Angel? (worry) [hadn't been in a delivery room in ages since his ex-wife's last pregnancy]
Angel: (nod) I'm sure if Wander's sure.
Wander: Don't leave me... Don't leave me alone... ;( [still gripping Fury's robe tight]
Fury: OK, OK, Wander, I'll stay [returned bk to let Wander lean against his lap]
Medic: [chks Wander] OK, looks like ur ready to go. Push whenever u feel a contraction, sir
Angel: (gripped Wander's hand)
Fury: [helped brace Wander in his birth position]
Wander: [feels it n started pushing] Nnngghh...!!
Angel: That's it, son, that's it...
Wander: [kept pushing with the contractions]
Medic: Ur doing great, sir, doing great, its almost crowning...
Fury: [helped to rub Wander's bk to ease him along]
Angel: Just a little more, Wander...
Wander: [carried on pushing with the contractions, then 10 mins later, the first pup slid out] Gaaahhh!!
Medic: Here's Baby #1! [passes to his assistant to remove the sac]
Angel: (smiled at seeing his grandpup)
Wander: [wanted to see wat did he get, bt another contraction hit him] Guuhh...!!
Medic: No time to waste, the nxt one is coming fast
Fury: U can do this, sonny
Angel: Easy does it now... (gripped his hand more)
Wander: [sobbed as he pushed again, gripping hard onto his dad's hand on one hand n onto Fury's robes with the other] Aaagghhh!! Oh gob, it hurts...!! ;(
Angel: :( It's alright, son, it's alright.
Fury: Ur doing so well, sonny. Ur doing so well...
Wander: [pushes with the contractions again, then 10 mins later, the nxt pup came out, sac n all] Nnnnggaaahhh!!
Medic: There's Baby #2! Great work, sir! Ur doing great!
Angel: :) (tried to keep back his tears of joy)
[the birth carried on for the nxt few hours, tho Wander was taking longer n longer each time to get the babies out bcoz of the pain n the fatigue. Soon he was dwn to the last two babies, the sun was starting to set n he was having a hard time pushing anymore]
Wander: [was breathing hard, his face drenched in tears n sweat] ;( I can't... I can't... I can't do it anymore...
Angel: :( We're almost done, son, it's almost over...
Medic: Ur almost there, sir. Just two more to go. This one's head is already out, u just need to keep going
Wander: [shakes his head] I can't... I can't do it anymore... Pls... Pls make it stop... Papa, pls... ;(
Angel: :( You can do it son... Do it for Hatey...
Wander: [sobbed as he tried his best to push, whimpered as the baby finally slid out] Nnnghh...!!
Medic: Here's Baby #7! One more to go, just one more n it'll be all ovr, sir
Wander: I can't... I can't...! I'm gonna die... ;(
Angel: :( No you're not gonna die, just one more pup to go.
Wander: [looked up at Fury pleadingly] Pls... Pls, Daddy, pls, make it stop...!! Pls tell Papa to make it stop...!! ;(
Fury: [blushed a little at Wander calling him "Daddy" as if he were family already, looking at Angel, a little unsure of wat to say]
Angel: (gives the 'encourage him' look) :)
Fury: [turns bk to Wander n held him close] Its OK, Daddy's here. U just need to get thru this, alright? Just one more to go
Wander: I can't do it, Daddy, I can't do it anymore... Pls... ;(
Fury: Ur not alone, sonny. Hater's been with u all this time, look, remember tht? [gestured to the snow globe he kept on his bedside table, the one he got for him the day he died]
Angel: (nod)
Wander: [looked at the snow globe, remembering the times Hater tried so hard to get it for him, n the day he actually gave him on tht fateful night] Hatey... ;( Hatey, it hurts... [sobs hard] I can't do it anymore, Hatey...
Fury: He's been with u all this time, sonny, frm the vry first pup. He knws u can do this. For him, OK?
Wander: [stared at the snow globe some more, then looked at Fury n Angel in his tears]
Angel: Please son...for him...
Fury: He's here for u, we're all here for u. U can do this. Remember, he's watching ovr u, always, n ur Papa's here to help u, n I'm helping u too [helped him to massage his belly, just as he did since the 4th baby was coming]
Wander: [whimpered as he felt the massage, then gave in to the contractions n pushed] Ggghh...!!
Angel: (also helped massage)
Medic: Tht's it, tht's vry good, keep it coming, sir. The head is coming out
Wander: [pushes along with the massages n the contractions, gripping fully onto Fury's robes as he pushed]
Fury: U can do it, sonny, ur doing great
Angel: It's okay, you're almost done...
Wander: [whimpered as he pushed dwn as hard as he could, feeling the baby slowly n finally easing out of him]
Medic: One last push, sir, one last push!
Wander: [takes a deep breath, tilted his head bk n screamed out loud as he pushed his hardest] HAAAATTEEEEEYYYYYY~~~!!! GGGAAAAAHHHH!!!
Medic: [catches the baby] And here's the last one! There we go! :D
Angel :) You did great, son. You've done good.
Fury: U were amazing, sonny. U did reli great
Wander: I... I did it...? Th-They're all... all out...? ;(
Angel: (nod) They're all out.
Wander: Oooh... Thank gob... I did it... I did it, Hatey... [passes out in Fury's arms]
Fury: Wander? Son? (worry)
Angel: It's alright, he just needs to rest from all he's gone through. :)
Medic: We'll take it frm here, sire. Would u two like to help bathe n clean the pups while I tend to Wander? :)
Fury: Umm, I dunno... Should I...? [wasn't sure if he should]
Angel: (nod) I'll be helping you.
Fury: OK then
Assistant: [just finished removing the sac frm the last pup, then hands 4 to Fury n 4 to Angel] Here u go, sire
Fury: [takes them carefully n nervously, worried tht he would break them like china]
Angel: :) (smiled down at the pups in his arms) Hello, my grandchildren...
Fury: Oh, they fit so well on u, bt, eheh, they're so itty-bitty n tiny in my arms [which was true since Fury was pretty big sized for a Skeletor]
Angel: You are a huge fellow. (giggle)
Fury: :$ [made his way to the en-suite bathroom in Wander's room where another medic assistant has already prepared the tub for them to clean the pups] Here we go
Angel: (nod) Thank you. Now, watch what I do, Fury.
Fury: [watches as Angel washes the pups expertly, like it was second nature to him] Wow, ur good. Its been forever since I dealt with a baby. I mean, I nvr reli bathe any of my kids, the nannies usually do it, n once in a while my ex-wife would do it wen she felt like it ^^;;
Angel: Felt too busy for them?
Fury: Who? Me or my ex? [tries to copy Angel's movements]
Angel: You felt too busy to care for your own children?
Fury: Wen u say it like tht, it sounds kinda bad, bt yeah, I guess. I mean, I was the ruler of a planet. I had my share of playing n watching ovr them, n grooming them to be rulers, bt the state affairs usually takes precedence [sighed] I'm glad Grimm didn't inherit tht trait frm me. He's so good with Terry, n Eliza loves him to bits
Angel: :)
Fury: Does tht make me a terrible father? :(
Angel: From all I've been seeing with Hater's case, I don't see you as a terrible parent. :)
Fury: :$ [chk the pups as he washed] Looks like Wander's got a pair of each: a boy n girl Star Nomad, a boy n girl Skeletor, a boy n girl Angel Nomad, and a boy n girl Skeletor-Nomad hybrid
Angel: :) ... (sniffled) ;(
Fury: [sees him sniffling] W-Wat's wrong? R u OK, Angel? :(
Angel: I'm...finally a grandparent... ;(
Fury: Aww... Heh, so am I. Well, again, anyways [nuzzled Angel as he finished washing his share of the pups] So how does it feel?
Angel: It's...grand. :)
Fury: Heh, nice pun [wraps the pups up to dry them] Umm... U OK tho? With Wander calling me...umm... Daddy n stuff? Tht came outta nowhere... :$
Angel: (nod) It's alright with me. :$
Fury: Eheh... :$ [took the coloured swaddles prepared by the assistant n wrapped the pups up according to gender, blue for boy n pink for girl]
Angel: :) (did the same)
Wander: [was also all cleaned n stitched up for tears n was snugly tucked in bed] |-)
Fury: [placed the pups into the baby crib nxt to Wander's bed] Guess we better let them rest
Angel: (nod) We should.
Fury: [led Angel out, announcing the good news to the family waiting outside] All 8 are born, 4 boys n 4 girls, n the mother is safe n sound
Grimm: Oh thank gob, it was taking forevr
Loathe: I was so worried something went wrong for a sec (worry)
Terry: :)
Angel: (nod)
Loathe: Can we see him? Can we see the litter? :D
Fury: Hold ur horses, Loathe. Wander's had a long day. Let them rest. U can see them tomorrow
Loathe: Aww~
Grimm: They're not gonna go anywhere, Loathe, calm ur tits |-(
Terry: (giggle)
Angel: :)
Fury: Shall we take a walk, Angel? Get some air? We definitely need it
Angel: (nod) Of course.
[Fury led Angel dwn to walk along the small lake within the palace grounds, taking in the scenery]
Fury: [takes a deep breath] Well, tht was a reli long day, long bt eventful
Angel: It really was... (stared up at the clouds)
Fury: ...Something on ur mind, Angel?
Angel: ...I'm sure Wildflower would'ver been happy about this... :)
Fury: Yeah, I'm sure too, as do ur other children :) [looked away blushing nervously]
Angel: ... Fury?
Fury: [takes a deep breath] Actually... I was planning to get u alone today, bt u were worried abt Wander n wanted to find him... So... [takes out a small box from his pocket]
Angel: (blinked) ...F-Fury... :$
Fury: [knelt to Angel's level, taking his hand] Since the war ended, I felt like I've gotten to know u better since my embarrassing outburst, even more wen everyone went on the cruise. N wen Hater was at his worst, u were there to comfort me, to bear with my insecurities n my guilt trip, u held me tight wen I felt like letting go. Well, wat I'm trying to say is... [opened the box to reveal a beautiful red gemstone ring, prolly an heirloom ring] Will u finally accept me, bones and all, n be my wife?
Angel: (flushed at the sight of the ring) ... I do.
Fury: :) [hugged Angel tight, then helped him put on the ring before leaning in to kiss him deeply]
Angel: (kissed him back) (heart) ~
Wander: [had just lay dwn flowers in Hater's mausoleum n was sitting next to it silently, rubbing his huge baby bump]
Angel: (walked up to him) Son...?
Wander: [looks up to see him] Hey, Papa. U found me [smiled tiredly]
Angel: (knelt beside him) I know it's been hard on you losing someone you really loved...
Wander: [short pause, then sighed] ....At least I was there during his last moments, unlike Mama n my sibs...
Angel: (held him) :(
Wander: [cuddled in his arms] ....Still no word frm Firefly?
Angel: Not recently, I'm afraid...
Wander: [sighed] I told Sylvia to drop by at Aunt Janet's on the way to Awesome's planet, to tell her to let Firefly knw tht we're officially staying here, just in case she returns n find us not there...
Angel: I know...
Wander: [looked at the mausoleum, at Hater's royal marble coffin, then started sobbing in Angel's arms] .... ;(
Angel: :( (held him, rubbing his back gently)
Wander: ;( Wat am I going to do...? I knw I said I'll be strong... Tht I will take care of myself n live on for Hatey... Tht I won't be alone coz I got u guys... bt at the end of the day... he's not here with me...
Angel: Shh, shh, shh... it'll be okay... it'll be okay...
Wander: I dunno... I dunno if its gonna... [suddenly cringed in Angel's arms]
Angel: Son? Are you...? (felt something wet) ... :O Oh...
Wander: [sees the water starting to leak out] Oh gob... Oh gob, Papa... ;(
Angel: (helped Wander to his feet) Hang on, son. Just deep breaths.
Wander: [whimpered as he tried to take deep breaths while holding onto his dad]
Fury: [just so happen to be looking for Angel] Angel? Angel, did u find him? Is he... [sees them coming out of the mausoleum] Oh grob, is he...? :O
Angel: Fury, quick, get your medical team ready! It's time!
Fury: Right, lemme carry him, we'll go faster tht way [picks Wander up n carried him quickly to Wander's room, seeing Terry along the way] Terry! Go call the medical team to Wander's room! Hurry!
Terry: :O Yes, sire! (hurried to get the medics)
Angel: (kept his eye on Wander)
Fury: [lay him in bed] Its gonna be OK, son. Ur gonna be OK
Wander: [started sobbing, moaning whenever he feels a contraction] ;( Oooww...
Angel: (held his hand) Deep breaths, son, deep breaths. :(
Wander: [tries his best to breathe]
Fury: [rubbed his bk to help him ease the pain]
Angel: That's it, easy does it. :)
Fury: [could hear hurried footsteps coming ovr] Tht must be Terry with the medical team
Wander: Is... Is this wat u had to go thru... with Mama...? [tries to breathe thru the contraction again]
Angel: (nod) Only she'd yell at me. ^^;;
Terry: They're in here.
Wander: [tries to chuckle, bt another contraction made him moan out]
Medic: We're here, sire. Anyone who's not family should leave
Fury: Right, I understand... [gets up bt Wander gripped his robe]
Wander: No... Pls... Pls don't leave me alone... Hatey, pls... [the pain n the tears was making his vision blurry, making him see Fury as Hater]
Angel: (to doctor) Please, it'll help my son through this.
Medic: (nod) Alright, anything to ease his pain. U can stay, sire
Fury: R... R u sure abt this, Angel? (worry) [hadn't been in a delivery room in ages since his ex-wife's last pregnancy]
Angel: (nod) I'm sure if Wander's sure.
Wander: Don't leave me... Don't leave me alone... ;( [still gripping Fury's robe tight]
Fury: OK, OK, Wander, I'll stay [returned bk to let Wander lean against his lap]
Medic: [chks Wander] OK, looks like ur ready to go. Push whenever u feel a contraction, sir
Angel: (gripped Wander's hand)
Fury: [helped brace Wander in his birth position]
Wander: [feels it n started pushing] Nnngghh...!!
Angel: That's it, son, that's it...
Wander: [kept pushing with the contractions]
Medic: Ur doing great, sir, doing great, its almost crowning...
Fury: [helped to rub Wander's bk to ease him along]
Angel: Just a little more, Wander...
Wander: [carried on pushing with the contractions, then 10 mins later, the first pup slid out] Gaaahhh!!
Medic: Here's Baby #1! [passes to his assistant to remove the sac]
Angel: (smiled at seeing his grandpup)
Wander: [wanted to see wat did he get, bt another contraction hit him] Guuhh...!!
Medic: No time to waste, the nxt one is coming fast
Fury: U can do this, sonny
Angel: Easy does it now... (gripped his hand more)
Wander: [sobbed as he pushed again, gripping hard onto his dad's hand on one hand n onto Fury's robes with the other] Aaagghhh!! Oh gob, it hurts...!! ;(
Angel: :( It's alright, son, it's alright.
Fury: Ur doing so well, sonny. Ur doing so well...
Wander: [pushes with the contractions again, then 10 mins later, the nxt pup came out, sac n all] Nnnnggaaahhh!!
Medic: There's Baby #2! Great work, sir! Ur doing great!
Angel: :) (tried to keep back his tears of joy)
[the birth carried on for the nxt few hours, tho Wander was taking longer n longer each time to get the babies out bcoz of the pain n the fatigue. Soon he was dwn to the last two babies, the sun was starting to set n he was having a hard time pushing anymore]
Wander: [was breathing hard, his face drenched in tears n sweat] ;( I can't... I can't... I can't do it anymore...
Angel: :( We're almost done, son, it's almost over...
Medic: Ur almost there, sir. Just two more to go. This one's head is already out, u just need to keep going
Wander: [shakes his head] I can't... I can't do it anymore... Pls... Pls make it stop... Papa, pls... ;(
Angel: :( You can do it son... Do it for Hatey...
Wander: [sobbed as he tried his best to push, whimpered as the baby finally slid out] Nnnghh...!!
Medic: Here's Baby #7! One more to go, just one more n it'll be all ovr, sir
Wander: I can't... I can't...! I'm gonna die... ;(
Angel: :( No you're not gonna die, just one more pup to go.
Wander: [looked up at Fury pleadingly] Pls... Pls, Daddy, pls, make it stop...!! Pls tell Papa to make it stop...!! ;(
Fury: [blushed a little at Wander calling him "Daddy" as if he were family already, looking at Angel, a little unsure of wat to say]
Angel: (gives the 'encourage him' look) :)
Fury: [turns bk to Wander n held him close] Its OK, Daddy's here. U just need to get thru this, alright? Just one more to go
Wander: I can't do it, Daddy, I can't do it anymore... Pls... ;(
Fury: Ur not alone, sonny. Hater's been with u all this time, look, remember tht? [gestured to the snow globe he kept on his bedside table, the one he got for him the day he died]
Angel: (nod)
Wander: [looked at the snow globe, remembering the times Hater tried so hard to get it for him, n the day he actually gave him on tht fateful night] Hatey... ;( Hatey, it hurts... [sobs hard] I can't do it anymore, Hatey...
Fury: He's been with u all this time, sonny, frm the vry first pup. He knws u can do this. For him, OK?
Wander: [stared at the snow globe some more, then looked at Fury n Angel in his tears]
Angel: Please son...for him...
Fury: He's here for u, we're all here for u. U can do this. Remember, he's watching ovr u, always, n ur Papa's here to help u, n I'm helping u too [helped him to massage his belly, just as he did since the 4th baby was coming]
Wander: [whimpered as he felt the massage, then gave in to the contractions n pushed] Ggghh...!!
Angel: (also helped massage)
Medic: Tht's it, tht's vry good, keep it coming, sir. The head is coming out
Wander: [pushes along with the massages n the contractions, gripping fully onto Fury's robes as he pushed]
Fury: U can do it, sonny, ur doing great
Angel: It's okay, you're almost done...
Wander: [whimpered as he pushed dwn as hard as he could, feeling the baby slowly n finally easing out of him]
Medic: One last push, sir, one last push!
Wander: [takes a deep breath, tilted his head bk n screamed out loud as he pushed his hardest] HAAAATTEEEEEYYYYYY~~~!!! GGGAAAAAHHHH!!!
Medic: [catches the baby] And here's the last one! There we go! :D
Angel :) You did great, son. You've done good.
Fury: U were amazing, sonny. U did reli great
Wander: I... I did it...? Th-They're all... all out...? ;(
Angel: (nod) They're all out.
Wander: Oooh... Thank gob... I did it... I did it, Hatey... [passes out in Fury's arms]
Fury: Wander? Son? (worry)
Angel: It's alright, he just needs to rest from all he's gone through. :)
Medic: We'll take it frm here, sire. Would u two like to help bathe n clean the pups while I tend to Wander? :)
Fury: Umm, I dunno... Should I...? [wasn't sure if he should]
Angel: (nod) I'll be helping you.
Fury: OK then
Assistant: [just finished removing the sac frm the last pup, then hands 4 to Fury n 4 to Angel] Here u go, sire
Fury: [takes them carefully n nervously, worried tht he would break them like china]
Angel: :) (smiled down at the pups in his arms) Hello, my grandchildren...
Fury: Oh, they fit so well on u, bt, eheh, they're so itty-bitty n tiny in my arms [which was true since Fury was pretty big sized for a Skeletor]
Angel: You are a huge fellow. (giggle)
Fury: :$ [made his way to the en-suite bathroom in Wander's room where another medic assistant has already prepared the tub for them to clean the pups] Here we go
Angel: (nod) Thank you. Now, watch what I do, Fury.
Fury: [watches as Angel washes the pups expertly, like it was second nature to him] Wow, ur good. Its been forever since I dealt with a baby. I mean, I nvr reli bathe any of my kids, the nannies usually do it, n once in a while my ex-wife would do it wen she felt like it ^^;;
Angel: Felt too busy for them?
Fury: Who? Me or my ex? [tries to copy Angel's movements]
Angel: You felt too busy to care for your own children?
Fury: Wen u say it like tht, it sounds kinda bad, bt yeah, I guess. I mean, I was the ruler of a planet. I had my share of playing n watching ovr them, n grooming them to be rulers, bt the state affairs usually takes precedence [sighed] I'm glad Grimm didn't inherit tht trait frm me. He's so good with Terry, n Eliza loves him to bits
Angel: :)
Fury: Does tht make me a terrible father? :(
Angel: From all I've been seeing with Hater's case, I don't see you as a terrible parent. :)
Fury: :$ [chk the pups as he washed] Looks like Wander's got a pair of each: a boy n girl Star Nomad, a boy n girl Skeletor, a boy n girl Angel Nomad, and a boy n girl Skeletor-Nomad hybrid
Angel: :) ... (sniffled) ;(
Fury: [sees him sniffling] W-Wat's wrong? R u OK, Angel? :(
Angel: I'm...finally a grandparent... ;(
Fury: Aww... Heh, so am I. Well, again, anyways [nuzzled Angel as he finished washing his share of the pups] So how does it feel?
Angel: It's...grand. :)
Fury: Heh, nice pun [wraps the pups up to dry them] Umm... U OK tho? With Wander calling me...umm... Daddy n stuff? Tht came outta nowhere... :$
Angel: (nod) It's alright with me. :$
Fury: Eheh... :$ [took the coloured swaddles prepared by the assistant n wrapped the pups up according to gender, blue for boy n pink for girl]
Angel: :) (did the same)
Wander: [was also all cleaned n stitched up for tears n was snugly tucked in bed] |-)
Fury: [placed the pups into the baby crib nxt to Wander's bed] Guess we better let them rest
Angel: (nod) We should.
Fury: [led Angel out, announcing the good news to the family waiting outside] All 8 are born, 4 boys n 4 girls, n the mother is safe n sound
Grimm: Oh thank gob, it was taking forevr
Loathe: I was so worried something went wrong for a sec (worry)
Terry: :)
Angel: (nod)
Loathe: Can we see him? Can we see the litter? :D
Fury: Hold ur horses, Loathe. Wander's had a long day. Let them rest. U can see them tomorrow
Loathe: Aww~
Grimm: They're not gonna go anywhere, Loathe, calm ur tits |-(
Terry: (giggle)
Angel: :)
Fury: Shall we take a walk, Angel? Get some air? We definitely need it
Angel: (nod) Of course.
[Fury led Angel dwn to walk along the small lake within the palace grounds, taking in the scenery]
Fury: [takes a deep breath] Well, tht was a reli long day, long bt eventful
Angel: It really was... (stared up at the clouds)
Fury: ...Something on ur mind, Angel?
Angel: ...I'm sure Wildflower would'ver been happy about this... :)
Fury: Yeah, I'm sure too, as do ur other children :) [looked away blushing nervously]
Angel: ... Fury?
Fury: [takes a deep breath] Actually... I was planning to get u alone today, bt u were worried abt Wander n wanted to find him... So... [takes out a small box from his pocket]
Angel: (blinked) ...F-Fury... :$
Fury: [knelt to Angel's level, taking his hand] Since the war ended, I felt like I've gotten to know u better since my embarrassing outburst, even more wen everyone went on the cruise. N wen Hater was at his worst, u were there to comfort me, to bear with my insecurities n my guilt trip, u held me tight wen I felt like letting go. Well, wat I'm trying to say is... [opened the box to reveal a beautiful red gemstone ring, prolly an heirloom ring] Will u finally accept me, bones and all, n be my wife?
Angel: (flushed at the sight of the ring) ... I do.
Fury: :) [hugged Angel tight, then helped him put on the ring before leaning in to kiss him deeply]
Angel: (kissed him back) (heart) ~
As My Heart Dies-Chp122
[all the preparations for the funeral was made for Hater, n now it was just a matter of time. Hater had a few more blackouts that lasted longer n longer, n everyone could feel the inevitable abt to happen. Awesome has decided to hold a small private quiet party for Hater to sort of cheer him up]
Awesome: [was putting the finishing touches on the decor with Hater's siblings] Is he coming soon, Bee? Can u see them?
Sylvia: (looks) ... :) Here they come.
Grimm: Places, everyone!
Loathe: [puts up the last decor n joins the group]
Fury: [pushes Hater on his wheelchair]
Wander: [was sitting on Hater's lap, not wanting to leave his sight]
Hater: (held Wander close) I'm okay...really...
Wander: I know, I just...wanna be with u [leans against him] N also bcoz I feel reli heavy [rubbed his baby bump which has gotten even bigger]
Hater: Mhm... (rubbed his baby bump)
Fury: Close ur eyes, son, we've got a surprise for u [was coming close to the party area]
Wander: Surprise? [had no idea abt the party either as he looked frm Fury to Angel curiosly]
Hater: Um...okay...? (kept his eyes closed)
Angel: ;)
Fury: [wheeled him towards the party area n signaled everyone the countdown with his fingers]
Wander: [was the first to see the place] :O [kept quiet abt it for the sake of the surprise]
Hater: >_< ... Can I look yet, Dad?
Everyone: [once Fury's countdown reached 1] Surprise~!
Hater: (peeked) :O Wha?
Awesome: Yo, Bonehead. Thought we'd hold a party for u to cheer u up. Whaddaya think?
Grimm: We had to ask Dad n Angel to keep u busy while we did this
Loathe: Is it too much? Pls say it's not too much
Hater: ... ;( (sniffled)
Loathe: Oh no, it's too much, isn't it? I knew we shouldn't hv done this
Grimm: Way to change ur mind. U were the one super enthusiastic abt it :^)
Wander: Oh Hatey... U OK?
Hater: You guys... ;( It's...perfect...
Awesome: Aww, Bonehead. Don't get sappy on us now. C'mon, let's enjoy the festivities. It's quiet, not exactly my taste, bt it's all for u
Wander: Where r the kids?
Peepers: [pointed at the playpen at the corner of the room, where a few servants were there to keep an eye on them] Right there. Ivory n Duke n Eliza r in good hands. Tonight it's all abt u, sir
Hater: :) Yeah, let's enjoy ourselves...
Sylvia: :D
[they all enjoyed themselves, eating n making merry, chatting the night away]
Wander: Phew, I'm stuffed. Wanna go for a walk n get some air, Hatey? U good to be off the wheelchair?
Hater: (nod) Mhm.
Awesome: U guys go right ahead, we're good here [secretly stuffs the parcel into Hater's robe pocket that he has been putting off giving Wander for so long]
Hater: (feels it) ;) (to Awesome) (left with Wander)
[the couple slowly walked dwn the palace grounds, then soon arrived at the garden area, exactly where Wander, Grimm n Terry had tht three-way picnic date during the courting ceremony]
Wander: Ahh, this place brings bk memories [sat dwn n patted the grass nxt to him for Hater to sit]
Hater: It sure does... (touched the parcel in his pocket)
Wander: [leaned against Hater n watched the stars] Stars r pretty plentiful tonight :)
Hater: Mhm... :) (swallowed and pulled out the parcel)
Wander: [sees the parcel] Wats that?
Hater: I...meant to give this to you back on that cruise, but forgot about it... (hands him it)
Wander: For me? Aww, u shouldn't hv [takes the parcel] Can I...?
Hater: (nod) Go on.
Wander: [opened it n saw the snow globe] :O This... This is...!
Hater: :) It is.
Wander: [takes it out n admired the globe] How? I thought... I thought there isn't anymore of this...
Hater: Well, Awesome did find this little shop that was selling stuff like this and he offered I could... :$ You know.
Wander: Oh... Oh! So that's why he came so early to our room in the morning that day on the cruise
Hater: (nod) Mhm.
Wander: Oh Hatey... It's beautiful... Thank u ;( Thank u so much
Hater: (hugged him close)
Wander: [hugged him bk too] ;(
Hater: (kissed him gently)
Wander: [kissed him bk, not wanting to let go] I love u, Hatey... I love u so much... ;(
Hater: I do too, sunshine... I do too.
Wander: [kissed a little more, then wiped his tears] U tired? U can lay ur head on my lap, if u want
Hater: (nod) Mhm... (carefully lay his head down in Wander's lap)
Wander: [stroke his head, then looked up at the stars, started to softly sing]
Oh, Wander over Yonder
And check out this and that
If you Wander over Yonder
Best be sure to wear your hat
All the things that you will see
And you certainly will be free
If you Wander over Yonder,
Just you and me...
Hater: :) (smiles listening to the song and nuzzling Wander's baby bump)
Wander: :) [continued singing]
If the darkness comes a creepin'
And you're feelin' down,
Just Wander over Yonder
And turn your life around...
Hater: (hummed a little) ... (tired)
Wander: [still sang as he stroke his head]
Oh, Wander over Yonder
Be sure to lend a hand
All your helpful, friendly good deeds,
Will spread across the land...
Hater: (yawn) Love ...you, Wander...
Wander: Love u too... [kissed his forehead]
Hater: (smiled weakly...closing his eyes slowly...)
Wander: [stroke his head some more, humming the tune as he watched him close his eyes]
Hater: (his breathing grew slow and quiet...)
Wander: [kept watching, his heart slowly sinking as he knew this was the end, bt he kept his smile n his humming]
Hater: ...
Wander: [his voice choked as he no longer hear Hater's breathing, bt he tried his best to smile n hum] All your helpful, friendly good deeds... Will spread across the land... ;( [hugged Hater tight n sobbed under the starry night sky]
Awesome: [was putting the finishing touches on the decor with Hater's siblings] Is he coming soon, Bee? Can u see them?
Sylvia: (looks) ... :) Here they come.
Grimm: Places, everyone!
Loathe: [puts up the last decor n joins the group]
Fury: [pushes Hater on his wheelchair]
Wander: [was sitting on Hater's lap, not wanting to leave his sight]
Hater: (held Wander close) I'm okay...really...
Wander: I know, I just...wanna be with u [leans against him] N also bcoz I feel reli heavy [rubbed his baby bump which has gotten even bigger]
Hater: Mhm... (rubbed his baby bump)
Fury: Close ur eyes, son, we've got a surprise for u [was coming close to the party area]
Wander: Surprise? [had no idea abt the party either as he looked frm Fury to Angel curiosly]
Hater: Um...okay...? (kept his eyes closed)
Angel: ;)
Fury: [wheeled him towards the party area n signaled everyone the countdown with his fingers]
Wander: [was the first to see the place] :O [kept quiet abt it for the sake of the surprise]
Hater: >_< ... Can I look yet, Dad?
Everyone: [once Fury's countdown reached 1] Surprise~!
Hater: (peeked) :O Wha?
Awesome: Yo, Bonehead. Thought we'd hold a party for u to cheer u up. Whaddaya think?
Grimm: We had to ask Dad n Angel to keep u busy while we did this
Loathe: Is it too much? Pls say it's not too much
Hater: ... ;( (sniffled)
Loathe: Oh no, it's too much, isn't it? I knew we shouldn't hv done this
Grimm: Way to change ur mind. U were the one super enthusiastic abt it :^)
Wander: Oh Hatey... U OK?
Hater: You guys... ;( It's...perfect...
Awesome: Aww, Bonehead. Don't get sappy on us now. C'mon, let's enjoy the festivities. It's quiet, not exactly my taste, bt it's all for u
Wander: Where r the kids?
Peepers: [pointed at the playpen at the corner of the room, where a few servants were there to keep an eye on them] Right there. Ivory n Duke n Eliza r in good hands. Tonight it's all abt u, sir
Hater: :) Yeah, let's enjoy ourselves...
Sylvia: :D
[they all enjoyed themselves, eating n making merry, chatting the night away]
Wander: Phew, I'm stuffed. Wanna go for a walk n get some air, Hatey? U good to be off the wheelchair?
Hater: (nod) Mhm.
Awesome: U guys go right ahead, we're good here [secretly stuffs the parcel into Hater's robe pocket that he has been putting off giving Wander for so long]
Hater: (feels it) ;) (to Awesome) (left with Wander)
[the couple slowly walked dwn the palace grounds, then soon arrived at the garden area, exactly where Wander, Grimm n Terry had tht three-way picnic date during the courting ceremony]
Wander: Ahh, this place brings bk memories [sat dwn n patted the grass nxt to him for Hater to sit]
Hater: It sure does... (touched the parcel in his pocket)
Wander: [leaned against Hater n watched the stars] Stars r pretty plentiful tonight :)
Hater: Mhm... :) (swallowed and pulled out the parcel)
Wander: [sees the parcel] Wats that?
Hater: I...meant to give this to you back on that cruise, but forgot about it... (hands him it)
Wander: For me? Aww, u shouldn't hv [takes the parcel] Can I...?
Hater: (nod) Go on.
Wander: [opened it n saw the snow globe] :O This... This is...!
Hater: :) It is.
Wander: [takes it out n admired the globe] How? I thought... I thought there isn't anymore of this...
Hater: Well, Awesome did find this little shop that was selling stuff like this and he offered I could... :$ You know.
Wander: Oh... Oh! So that's why he came so early to our room in the morning that day on the cruise
Hater: (nod) Mhm.
Wander: Oh Hatey... It's beautiful... Thank u ;( Thank u so much
Hater: (hugged him close)
Wander: [hugged him bk too] ;(
Hater: (kissed him gently)
Wander: [kissed him bk, not wanting to let go] I love u, Hatey... I love u so much... ;(
Hater: I do too, sunshine... I do too.
Wander: [kissed a little more, then wiped his tears] U tired? U can lay ur head on my lap, if u want
Hater: (nod) Mhm... (carefully lay his head down in Wander's lap)
Wander: [stroke his head, then looked up at the stars, started to softly sing]
Oh, Wander over Yonder
And check out this and that
If you Wander over Yonder
Best be sure to wear your hat
All the things that you will see
And you certainly will be free
If you Wander over Yonder,
Just you and me...
Hater: :) (smiles listening to the song and nuzzling Wander's baby bump)
Wander: :) [continued singing]
If the darkness comes a creepin'
And you're feelin' down,
Just Wander over Yonder
And turn your life around...
Hater: (hummed a little) ... (tired)
Wander: [still sang as he stroke his head]
Oh, Wander over Yonder
Be sure to lend a hand
All your helpful, friendly good deeds,
Will spread across the land...
Hater: (yawn) Love ...you, Wander...
Wander: Love u too... [kissed his forehead]
Hater: (smiled weakly...closing his eyes slowly...)
Wander: [stroke his head some more, humming the tune as he watched him close his eyes]
Hater: (his breathing grew slow and quiet...)
Wander: [kept watching, his heart slowly sinking as he knew this was the end, bt he kept his smile n his humming]
Hater: ...
Wander: [his voice choked as he no longer hear Hater's breathing, bt he tried his best to smile n hum] All your helpful, friendly good deeds... Will spread across the land... ;( [hugged Hater tight n sobbed under the starry night sky]
As My Heart Dies-Chp121
[the new family made their way towards Planet Skeletor, where Awesome n Sylvia were just outside playing with Ivory at the gardens]
Awesome: [sees them frm afar] Woah, is tht...?
Sylvia: (looks also) :) They're back, are they?
Ivory: ?
Awesome: It seems so [waved at them, booming in his usual enthusiastic loud voice] OI! WELCOME BACK!! (wave)
Peepers: (doh) I can hear him evn all the way here. Loud as always |-(
Brad: (doh) Yup.
Duke: :O Eh?
Peepers: |-( Its OK, sweetie, its just ur loudmouth Uncle Fishface [enters the compound n waved at them] Hey, guys. We're bk
Awesome: Glad u could make it. We heard frm Wander saying tht u guys... [sees Duke in the pram] :O Is tht??
Brad: :) This here is Duke Starlight, our son.
Sylvia: :) Aw, cute kid.
Ivory: Ah? (looked curiously as Duke)
Duke: (stared back at Ivory)
Peepers: [noticed] Well, someone's getting acquainted with each other
Awesome: :| Ah ah ah, no boys allowed, Ivy [going into protective daddy mode]
Sylvia: |-( Seriously, Fishface. That's not until she gets older.
Awesome: Sorry, I can't help it. Its my daddy instincts kicking in
Peepers: Heh, don't I knw it. I hv a feeling I'm looking at how Brad would behave if we were to hv a baby girl (smirk)
Brad: ^^;; Aw c'mon.
Ivory: Ah (wave)
Duke: (wave)
Peepers: Though something tells me they're gonna be fast friends :)
Awesome: True tht :) How did u guys make it so quick anyways? I thought u told Wander quick travel was almost impossible
Brad: With this. (shows them the ring)
Peepers: [explained how it works to them]
Awesome: ...Wow, sounds reli cool. Maybe I should find out where we can get more of these. I know my way around the black market dealings
Peepers: Of course u do [rolled his eye humourously]
Sylvia: :) At least you've made it back.
Brad: Yeah but we forgot some of our things back there. ^^;;
Peepers: We had to do a whole lotta shopping to cover it bk
Awesome: C'mon, I'll help u guys settle in ur room, then u can go n see ol' Bonehead n give him a surprise
Brad: :) That'd be great.
[the gang helped Brad, Peepers n Duke settle into their room, then made their way to Hater's room]
Peepers: [knocks the door]
Hater: Mmm... (Yawn) who's there...?
Wander: [was asleep on the couch nxt to the bed, didn't exactly hear the knocks]
Peepers: [popped his head in] Surprise, sir~ :D
Hater: (sat up a little) Oh, hey Peepers... You managed to make it back?
Peeper: [enters quietly with Brad n Duke in tow] Yeah, with a little speedy magic courtesy of Brad's grandmother [sees Wander asleep on the couch, lowered his voice] Oh, sorry, were we bothering u?
Hater: Not at the moment. (sees Duke) Is that...? :o
Brad: :) Duke, do you wanna say hi to Uncle Hater?
Duke: (hid his face in Peepers' chest) :( mmmm~
Peepers: Aww, its OK, sweetie. Uncle Hater is nice, he won't bite :) [brings him a bit closer while still cuddling him] See?
Duke: (worry)
Hater: :) Hi there (wave)
Duke: ... (grabbed a finger)
Brad: (chuckle)
Peepers: Aww, ain't that adorable~ (inlove)
Hater: ^^ Hehe, he likes me now.
Duke: :)
Peepers: U wanna hold him? :)
Hater: (think) ... (is slowly handed Duke into his arms)
Duke: (hug)
Hater: ... :)
Brad: (hearteyes)
Peepers: (hearteyes) Tht deserve a photo moment [took out his tablet n snapped a picture of them]
Wander: [stirred at the sound of the photo taken] Nnnhh...? (yawn)
Hater: :O Oh sorry, sunshine. Forgot about you. ^^;;
Wander: [rubbed his eyes n sees Peepers n Brad] :O U guys r bk? How?
Peepers: [explained briefly how they got bk] ....So tht's the gist of it :)
Wander: Wow, tht is so cool, n so nice of ur grandma, Bradley
Brad: :) It was.
Hater: (turned to Wander, still holding Duke)
Wander: [sees Duke] Aww~ There's the little cutie pie. May I? :)
Peepers: Sure, go ahead :)
Hater: (hands Duke over to Wander)
Duke: :O Ah~
Wander: It's OK, I won't bite~ :p [makes a few funny faces]
Duke: ... (giggle)
Hater: :)
Wander: [takes Duke in his arms, making some more funny faces before nuzzling him]
Brad: (chuckle) He likes them, Peeps.
Peepers: He's friendly, that's for sure. Or a good judge of character :)
Wander: [sees the blind eye] Oh, is this?
Brad: Yeah... about that... (explained how his grandpapa reacted towards him being with Peepers) :(
Wander: Oh no, u poor thing... [stroke his head]
Peepers: [looked dwn sadly, still feeling bad abt him talking bk at Brad's grandpa which had caused it]
Brad: :( (rubbed Peepers' back)
Hater: :( Man, sorry to hear that...
Wander: [stroke Duke's head some more, somehow combed Duke's hair to cover the blind eye] Well, this looks like a good look for u :)
Duke: ^^
Brad: (nod) It kinda does.
Hater: :)
Peepers: :) Yeah, ur right. U look dashing, little Dukey
Wander: (giggle)
Hater: (to himself) (think)
Peepers: [noticed] Something on ur mind, sir?
Hater: Hm? Oh no, it's nothing. (shake)
Wander: I'm glad ur all here. All the gang is here now, n we'll see thru it... till the very end :(
Peepers: :( [went forward to hold Wander close]
Hater & Brad: :(
Duke: :( Ah?
Wander: [lay his head on Peepers' shoulder]
Peepers: [pats his bk comfortingly]
Hater: ;(
Duke: (was confused with all the sadness) ;( Wah~
Peepers: Oh it's OK, sweetie, it's OK [takes him bk n cuddled him close]
Wander: [goes to Hater n hugged him] ;(
Hater: (embraced Wander)
Brad: (hugged both Peepers and Duke)
Awesome: [sees them frm afar] Woah, is tht...?
Sylvia: (looks also) :) They're back, are they?
Ivory: ?
Awesome: It seems so [waved at them, booming in his usual enthusiastic loud voice] OI! WELCOME BACK!! (wave)
Peepers: (doh) I can hear him evn all the way here. Loud as always |-(
Brad: (doh) Yup.
Duke: :O Eh?
Peepers: |-( Its OK, sweetie, its just ur loudmouth Uncle Fishface [enters the compound n waved at them] Hey, guys. We're bk
Awesome: Glad u could make it. We heard frm Wander saying tht u guys... [sees Duke in the pram] :O Is tht??
Brad: :) This here is Duke Starlight, our son.
Sylvia: :) Aw, cute kid.
Ivory: Ah? (looked curiously as Duke)
Duke: (stared back at Ivory)
Peepers: [noticed] Well, someone's getting acquainted with each other
Awesome: :| Ah ah ah, no boys allowed, Ivy [going into protective daddy mode]
Sylvia: |-( Seriously, Fishface. That's not until she gets older.
Awesome: Sorry, I can't help it. Its my daddy instincts kicking in
Peepers: Heh, don't I knw it. I hv a feeling I'm looking at how Brad would behave if we were to hv a baby girl (smirk)
Brad: ^^;; Aw c'mon.
Ivory: Ah (wave)
Duke: (wave)
Peepers: Though something tells me they're gonna be fast friends :)
Awesome: True tht :) How did u guys make it so quick anyways? I thought u told Wander quick travel was almost impossible
Brad: With this. (shows them the ring)
Peepers: [explained how it works to them]
Awesome: ...Wow, sounds reli cool. Maybe I should find out where we can get more of these. I know my way around the black market dealings
Peepers: Of course u do [rolled his eye humourously]
Sylvia: :) At least you've made it back.
Brad: Yeah but we forgot some of our things back there. ^^;;
Peepers: We had to do a whole lotta shopping to cover it bk
Awesome: C'mon, I'll help u guys settle in ur room, then u can go n see ol' Bonehead n give him a surprise
Brad: :) That'd be great.
[the gang helped Brad, Peepers n Duke settle into their room, then made their way to Hater's room]
Peepers: [knocks the door]
Hater: Mmm... (Yawn) who's there...?
Wander: [was asleep on the couch nxt to the bed, didn't exactly hear the knocks]
Peepers: [popped his head in] Surprise, sir~ :D
Hater: (sat up a little) Oh, hey Peepers... You managed to make it back?
Peeper: [enters quietly with Brad n Duke in tow] Yeah, with a little speedy magic courtesy of Brad's grandmother [sees Wander asleep on the couch, lowered his voice] Oh, sorry, were we bothering u?
Hater: Not at the moment. (sees Duke) Is that...? :o
Brad: :) Duke, do you wanna say hi to Uncle Hater?
Duke: (hid his face in Peepers' chest) :( mmmm~
Peepers: Aww, its OK, sweetie. Uncle Hater is nice, he won't bite :) [brings him a bit closer while still cuddling him] See?
Duke: (worry)
Hater: :) Hi there (wave)
Duke: ... (grabbed a finger)
Brad: (chuckle)
Peepers: Aww, ain't that adorable~ (inlove)
Hater: ^^ Hehe, he likes me now.
Duke: :)
Peepers: U wanna hold him? :)
Hater: (think) ... (is slowly handed Duke into his arms)
Duke: (hug)
Hater: ... :)
Brad: (hearteyes)
Peepers: (hearteyes) Tht deserve a photo moment [took out his tablet n snapped a picture of them]
Wander: [stirred at the sound of the photo taken] Nnnhh...? (yawn)
Hater: :O Oh sorry, sunshine. Forgot about you. ^^;;
Wander: [rubbed his eyes n sees Peepers n Brad] :O U guys r bk? How?
Peepers: [explained briefly how they got bk] ....So tht's the gist of it :)
Wander: Wow, tht is so cool, n so nice of ur grandma, Bradley
Brad: :) It was.
Hater: (turned to Wander, still holding Duke)
Wander: [sees Duke] Aww~ There's the little cutie pie. May I? :)
Peepers: Sure, go ahead :)
Hater: (hands Duke over to Wander)
Duke: :O Ah~
Wander: It's OK, I won't bite~ :p [makes a few funny faces]
Duke: ... (giggle)
Hater: :)
Wander: [takes Duke in his arms, making some more funny faces before nuzzling him]
Brad: (chuckle) He likes them, Peeps.
Peepers: He's friendly, that's for sure. Or a good judge of character :)
Wander: [sees the blind eye] Oh, is this?
Brad: Yeah... about that... (explained how his grandpapa reacted towards him being with Peepers) :(
Wander: Oh no, u poor thing... [stroke his head]
Peepers: [looked dwn sadly, still feeling bad abt him talking bk at Brad's grandpa which had caused it]
Brad: :( (rubbed Peepers' back)
Hater: :( Man, sorry to hear that...
Wander: [stroke Duke's head some more, somehow combed Duke's hair to cover the blind eye] Well, this looks like a good look for u :)
Duke: ^^
Brad: (nod) It kinda does.
Hater: :)
Peepers: :) Yeah, ur right. U look dashing, little Dukey
Wander: (giggle)
Hater: (to himself) (think)
Peepers: [noticed] Something on ur mind, sir?
Hater: Hm? Oh no, it's nothing. (shake)
Wander: I'm glad ur all here. All the gang is here now, n we'll see thru it... till the very end :(
Peepers: :( [went forward to hold Wander close]
Hater & Brad: :(
Duke: :( Ah?
Wander: [lay his head on Peepers' shoulder]
Peepers: [pats his bk comfortingly]
Hater: ;(
Duke: (was confused with all the sadness) ;( Wah~
Peepers: Oh it's OK, sweetie, it's OK [takes him bk n cuddled him close]
Wander: [goes to Hater n hugged him] ;(
Hater: (embraced Wander)
Brad: (hugged both Peepers and Duke)
As My Heart Dies-Chp120
[bk at Planet Starbright, Brad n Peepers were in the castle, telling their decision to Brad's grandma]
Grandma: Oh I am so happy u choose to stay here permanently n take the throne. We hv so much catching up to do~
Peepers: U definitely do, bt can the coronation or whatever ceremony u hv in mind be postponed?
Grandma: It will be until the King Regent's funeral, bt wats wrong?
Brad: His boss might not have much longer to live and he'd like us to be there but we need a faster ride then the one we took.
Grandma: [tapped her chin, thinking] (think) Hmm... (idea)
Brad: ? Do you have something?
Grandma: I think I may hv something in ur Grandpapa's weapons vault
Peepers: Heh, why am I not surprised tht u guys hv a weapons vault? (smirk)
Brad: (think) OKay.
Grandma: Come with me [led them to where the weapons vault is]
Peepers: This is gonna be good [followed behind, holding Duke close]
Brad: (followed her)
[the three made their way to the lower levels of the castle, dwn a few flights of stairs, before ending up in the other wing of the castle where they kept the military garbs, armoury n weapons]
Grandma: Here we are. Phew, haven't been here since aftr the doom dragon fiasco
Brad: (phew)
Peepers: Doom dragon?
Grandma: Yeah, Hiram decided tht doom dragons would make a great addition to the military forces n decided to breed them, bt we needed a lot of armour n weapons to bring them into the grounds, n taming them to do our bidding was not easy |-(
Brad: ^^;; Uh huh.
Grandma: Lets see... Where is it... Where is it... [looked up n dwn all the weapons n armour tht were on display to find wat she was looking for]
Peepers: [admired the things as well] Wow, a Power Blaster 3000. Ooh, a Nitro-axe with Freezoids capabilities. Woah, a custom-made Cybronetic Fire Nuke! Look, Dukey, a saber sword~ (hearteyes) [was rambling excitedly, a military man thru n thru]
Brad: Easy there, Princess. (giggle)
Grandma: I guess we know wat department ur future Queen can run, Bradley (giggle)
Peepers: [realized his fanboying n calmed dwn] Eheh... Sorry :$
Brad: ^^ Anyways, what're we looking for, Grandmama?
Grandma: It's some sort of ring... I can't reli describe it, I only vaguely remember how it looks like... [looked abt some more, then sees it inside one of the display shelves] Ah! There it is! :D
Brad: ?
Grandma: [opened the display shelf n took out two things: a copper ring with a green stud on her right hand n a tiny figurine the shape n design of an owl on her left] There it is, the Homing Gem
Peepers: The Homing Gem? I've nvr heard of this before (think)
Brad: (think) Will this really get us back faster?
Grandma: Yup, this ring will take u anywhere u want to go. U just need to put it on n say the name of the planet n the galaxy it's in, n then if u want to return, u just need to say the word "Home" while wearing it n it'll bring u bk to wherever this owl figurine is placed, as this figurine is basically like a homing beacon for the ring. The only catch is it can only be used once each time tho. The moment u use it to return to the figurine's position, both of them will be gone, turned to dust
Brad: :) (takes it)
Peepers: I don't suppose u hv more lying ard, do u?
Grandma: Sorry, no, this is the last one. We used to hv a dozen, bt it was used way bk before then before we were born. Only this remained. There might be some more out there in the market, bt it's very hard to come by
Brad: (places it on and hugged her) Thanks, Grandmama.
Grandma: [hugs him bk] I'll put this figurine in ur old room, so tht wen u return, u will at least hv some plc solid n familiar to land. Safe journey, u two. Give my regards to ur boss...n my condolences
Peepers: (nod) Will do [raised his arm stump, waiting for Brad to carry him n Duke]
Brad: (nod) (picked up Peepers and Duke)
Peepers: Cya soon, Your Grace
Grandma: Oh, don't be so formal. We're family now. U can call me Grandmama too ;)
Peepers: :) ...Thanks, Grandmama
Brad: :) Cya soon, Grandmama.
Peepers: (wave) Say bye bye to ur great grandmother, Dukey
Grandma: Bye, cya soon (wave)
Duke: Bah (wave)
Brad: (held up his hand with the ring on it) ... Planet Skeletor.
[a blinding flash engulfed them n almost within 5 sec later, they find themselves standing in the center of the town square of Planet Skeletor]
Peepers: Woah, it reli works :O
Brad: :O Yeah, wow.
Duke: :D
Peepers: ....Oops, I just remembered something
Brad: ...What?
Peepers: We're in such a hurry to get here, we forgot to grab our luggage from the ship -__-;;
Brad: ^^;; Oh right.
Peepers: Time to do some shopping then before we go see Lord Hater
Brad: :) We need some stuff for Duke too, anways.
Duke: ^^
Peepers: (nod) True tht, a LOT of stuff
Brad: :)
[the new family went ard the town to buy their necessities n clothes, n also went baby shopping for Duke's needs]
Brad: (picked a few toys) :)
Peepers: [got the usual diapers n milk bottles n pumps, then spots the pram section] Ooh, look at tht, hotshot
Brad: Hm?
Peepers: [smiled widely as he pointed at all the wide selection of prams n strollers]
Brad: :) Oh nice.
Peepers: Hey, Dukey. Which one do u like to be in, eh~? [shows him the prams n strollers]
Duke: (pointed happily towards a bright yellow stroller)
Peepers: Wow, u want tht one, huh? Wat do u think, hotshot? [turns to Brad]
Brad: (nod) If it's the one he wants.
Duke: :D
Peepers: [sees the price] Seems reasonable. We'll get this one then [takes it out of the lineup]
Duke: (clap)
Brad: (chuckle)
[they soon finished buying everything they needed n packed them into two stellar suitcase]
Peepers: [puts Duke into the newly bought pram, tucking him in with pillows n blankets] There u go, nice n comfy
Duke: :D (snuggled against the pillows)
Peepers: Ooh, n look wat we got u~? [digs into the bag containing toys n took out a sword plush] Tadaa! A sword just like ur daddy's ^w^<3
Duke: (hearteyes) Ah!~
Brad: :D Hehe.
Peepers: [tucks the sword plush nxt to Duke] Here u go ^^
Duke: (hugged it close)
Peepers: Right. Ready to go, hotshot?
Brad: :) Ready, Princess.
Grandma: Oh I am so happy u choose to stay here permanently n take the throne. We hv so much catching up to do~
Peepers: U definitely do, bt can the coronation or whatever ceremony u hv in mind be postponed?
Grandma: It will be until the King Regent's funeral, bt wats wrong?
Brad: His boss might not have much longer to live and he'd like us to be there but we need a faster ride then the one we took.
Grandma: [tapped her chin, thinking] (think) Hmm... (idea)
Brad: ? Do you have something?
Grandma: I think I may hv something in ur Grandpapa's weapons vault
Peepers: Heh, why am I not surprised tht u guys hv a weapons vault? (smirk)
Brad: (think) OKay.
Grandma: Come with me [led them to where the weapons vault is]
Peepers: This is gonna be good [followed behind, holding Duke close]
Brad: (followed her)
[the three made their way to the lower levels of the castle, dwn a few flights of stairs, before ending up in the other wing of the castle where they kept the military garbs, armoury n weapons]
Grandma: Here we are. Phew, haven't been here since aftr the doom dragon fiasco
Brad: (phew)
Peepers: Doom dragon?
Grandma: Yeah, Hiram decided tht doom dragons would make a great addition to the military forces n decided to breed them, bt we needed a lot of armour n weapons to bring them into the grounds, n taming them to do our bidding was not easy |-(
Brad: ^^;; Uh huh.
Grandma: Lets see... Where is it... Where is it... [looked up n dwn all the weapons n armour tht were on display to find wat she was looking for]
Peepers: [admired the things as well] Wow, a Power Blaster 3000. Ooh, a Nitro-axe with Freezoids capabilities. Woah, a custom-made Cybronetic Fire Nuke! Look, Dukey, a saber sword~ (hearteyes) [was rambling excitedly, a military man thru n thru]
Brad: Easy there, Princess. (giggle)
Grandma: I guess we know wat department ur future Queen can run, Bradley (giggle)
Peepers: [realized his fanboying n calmed dwn] Eheh... Sorry :$
Brad: ^^ Anyways, what're we looking for, Grandmama?
Grandma: It's some sort of ring... I can't reli describe it, I only vaguely remember how it looks like... [looked abt some more, then sees it inside one of the display shelves] Ah! There it is! :D
Brad: ?
Grandma: [opened the display shelf n took out two things: a copper ring with a green stud on her right hand n a tiny figurine the shape n design of an owl on her left] There it is, the Homing Gem
Peepers: The Homing Gem? I've nvr heard of this before (think)
Brad: (think) Will this really get us back faster?
Grandma: Yup, this ring will take u anywhere u want to go. U just need to put it on n say the name of the planet n the galaxy it's in, n then if u want to return, u just need to say the word "Home" while wearing it n it'll bring u bk to wherever this owl figurine is placed, as this figurine is basically like a homing beacon for the ring. The only catch is it can only be used once each time tho. The moment u use it to return to the figurine's position, both of them will be gone, turned to dust
Brad: :) (takes it)
Peepers: I don't suppose u hv more lying ard, do u?
Grandma: Sorry, no, this is the last one. We used to hv a dozen, bt it was used way bk before then before we were born. Only this remained. There might be some more out there in the market, bt it's very hard to come by
Brad: (places it on and hugged her) Thanks, Grandmama.
Grandma: [hugs him bk] I'll put this figurine in ur old room, so tht wen u return, u will at least hv some plc solid n familiar to land. Safe journey, u two. Give my regards to ur boss...n my condolences
Peepers: (nod) Will do [raised his arm stump, waiting for Brad to carry him n Duke]
Brad: (nod) (picked up Peepers and Duke)
Peepers: Cya soon, Your Grace
Grandma: Oh, don't be so formal. We're family now. U can call me Grandmama too ;)
Peepers: :) ...Thanks, Grandmama
Brad: :) Cya soon, Grandmama.
Peepers: (wave) Say bye bye to ur great grandmother, Dukey
Grandma: Bye, cya soon (wave)
Duke: Bah (wave)
Brad: (held up his hand with the ring on it) ... Planet Skeletor.
[a blinding flash engulfed them n almost within 5 sec later, they find themselves standing in the center of the town square of Planet Skeletor]
Peepers: Woah, it reli works :O
Brad: :O Yeah, wow.
Duke: :D
Peepers: ....Oops, I just remembered something
Brad: ...What?
Peepers: We're in such a hurry to get here, we forgot to grab our luggage from the ship -__-;;
Brad: ^^;; Oh right.
Peepers: Time to do some shopping then before we go see Lord Hater
Brad: :) We need some stuff for Duke too, anways.
Duke: ^^
Peepers: (nod) True tht, a LOT of stuff
Brad: :)
[the new family went ard the town to buy their necessities n clothes, n also went baby shopping for Duke's needs]
Brad: (picked a few toys) :)
Peepers: [got the usual diapers n milk bottles n pumps, then spots the pram section] Ooh, look at tht, hotshot
Brad: Hm?
Peepers: [smiled widely as he pointed at all the wide selection of prams n strollers]
Brad: :) Oh nice.
Peepers: Hey, Dukey. Which one do u like to be in, eh~? [shows him the prams n strollers]
Duke: (pointed happily towards a bright yellow stroller)
Peepers: Wow, u want tht one, huh? Wat do u think, hotshot? [turns to Brad]
Brad: (nod) If it's the one he wants.
Duke: :D
Peepers: [sees the price] Seems reasonable. We'll get this one then [takes it out of the lineup]
Duke: (clap)
Brad: (chuckle)
[they soon finished buying everything they needed n packed them into two stellar suitcase]
Peepers: [puts Duke into the newly bought pram, tucking him in with pillows n blankets] There u go, nice n comfy
Duke: :D (snuggled against the pillows)
Peepers: Ooh, n look wat we got u~? [digs into the bag containing toys n took out a sword plush] Tadaa! A sword just like ur daddy's ^w^<3
Duke: (hearteyes) Ah!~
Brad: :D Hehe.
Peepers: [tucks the sword plush nxt to Duke] Here u go ^^
Duke: (hugged it close)
Peepers: Right. Ready to go, hotshot?
Brad: :) Ready, Princess.
As My Heart Dies-Chp119
Hater: (sighed deeply)
Wander: Let's just hope they can make it [rubbed his baby bump]
Hater: Me too... (also rubbed the baby bump)
Wander: Can't believe I'm carrying 8 pups tho. I'm probably the rare one that has more than average pups ^^;;
Hater: Your kind mostly has 5 to 6, don't they?
Wander: Yeah, like I mentioned before (nod) Now I'm worried abt the birth (worry)
Hater: (nuzzled him) Hey, don't worry about it. so much. You'll do fine. :)
Wander: I hope so [nuzzled him bk] U hungry? Want me to get u something to eat?
Hater: (nod) Yeah.
Wander: Cool, stay here. I'll get u some food [gets off the bed slowly, then wen he opened the door to just so happen to see Awesome was abt to knock] Oh, hey, Awesome. Come to visit Hatey?
Awesome: Yeah, is he good?
Wander: He's good. I'm just off to get his food. Take ur time [left the room]
Awesome: [enters the room] Yo, Bonehead
Hater: Oh, hey Awesome.
Awesome: [chk to see if Wander was far away then closed the door] Yo, how're u feeling so far?
Hater: Tired mostly.
Awesome: I hear ya, especially aftr another one of ur blackout last night [sat next to him, then hands him a familiar parcel] Got this sent from the Milky Way Cruise we took. U left ur furball's present in the safe
Hater: :O Oh, right. The globe.
Awesome: U sure are clumsy. Ur lucky the ppl at the cruise were honest ppl, or they would've pocketed it. Took them forever to track us dwn tho, luckily they kept my details in their records n sent it to me coz I bought the tickets from them
Hater: ^^;; Hehe, yeah. (took it)
Awesome: U gonna give him now, or save it for a special moment? U know u don't hv much time
Hater: I know, I know.
Awesome: U... Ready for wats to come...?
Hater: I am...
Awesome: How do u feel abt it tho? :(
Hater: Nervous...:(
Awesome: I guess I can understand tht. I can't imagine being in ur shoes tho...
Hater: Mhm...
Awesome: Whatever happens, we're with u till the end [patted his shoulder]
Hater: :) Thanks.
Wander: Let's just hope they can make it [rubbed his baby bump]
Hater: Me too... (also rubbed the baby bump)
Wander: Can't believe I'm carrying 8 pups tho. I'm probably the rare one that has more than average pups ^^;;
Hater: Your kind mostly has 5 to 6, don't they?
Wander: Yeah, like I mentioned before (nod) Now I'm worried abt the birth (worry)
Hater: (nuzzled him) Hey, don't worry about it. so much. You'll do fine. :)
Wander: I hope so [nuzzled him bk] U hungry? Want me to get u something to eat?
Hater: (nod) Yeah.
Wander: Cool, stay here. I'll get u some food [gets off the bed slowly, then wen he opened the door to just so happen to see Awesome was abt to knock] Oh, hey, Awesome. Come to visit Hatey?
Awesome: Yeah, is he good?
Wander: He's good. I'm just off to get his food. Take ur time [left the room]
Awesome: [enters the room] Yo, Bonehead
Hater: Oh, hey Awesome.
Awesome: [chk to see if Wander was far away then closed the door] Yo, how're u feeling so far?
Hater: Tired mostly.
Awesome: I hear ya, especially aftr another one of ur blackout last night [sat next to him, then hands him a familiar parcel] Got this sent from the Milky Way Cruise we took. U left ur furball's present in the safe
Hater: :O Oh, right. The globe.
Awesome: U sure are clumsy. Ur lucky the ppl at the cruise were honest ppl, or they would've pocketed it. Took them forever to track us dwn tho, luckily they kept my details in their records n sent it to me coz I bought the tickets from them
Hater: ^^;; Hehe, yeah. (took it)
Awesome: U gonna give him now, or save it for a special moment? U know u don't hv much time
Hater: I know, I know.
Awesome: U... Ready for wats to come...?
Hater: I am...
Awesome: How do u feel abt it tho? :(
Hater: Nervous...:(
Awesome: I guess I can understand tht. I can't imagine being in ur shoes tho...
Hater: Mhm...
Awesome: Whatever happens, we're with u till the end [patted his shoulder]
Hater: :) Thanks.
As My Heart Dies-Chp118
[the new family slept thru the night, with Duke occasionally waking up for feedings, bt other than tht, the night was pretty peaceful. soon, the nxt morning...]
Peepers: [stirred at the morning light n the birds chirping outside, then chk to see his IV drips n blood bag had already been emptied n slowly took off the tubes, hissing a bit at the sting]
Brad: (was asleep in his own bed) |-) Zzz...
Peepers: [sees Brad asleep n smiled, then chk on Duke]
Duke: Mmm... |-)
Peepers: :) [kissed his forehead, then stretches a little before he gets up, hissing a bit at the stitches he had frm the tears he got frm birth, then walks slowly to Brad's bed n sat nxt to him, stroking his hair]
Brad: (leaned slightly into Peepers' hand) Zzz... mm? (yawn)
Peepers: Hey, hotshot, sorry I woke u :)
Brad: Hey, Princess... How you feeling now?
Peepers: Much better now, aftr the IV drips n the blood transfusion. Wat abt u? How did it go with ur grandma?
Brad: She told much as she could about my parents...and also asked if I was interested of becoming king here, but I wanted to check with you first about it. I know how loyal you are to Hater and all.
Peepers: Well, tbh, once Hater passes away, I don't think I would hv anywhere else to go. I hv no one else to serve, I no longer will be Commander, n I hv no planet to return to, n all my other brethren r scattered across the galaxy now. It would be nice to settle dwn somewhere where Duke will hv a great future n we don't hv to worry abt whether we can afford to raise him n all, so I'm OK with u being King n me settling dwn with u, if tht is ur choice
Brad: You'd really want to rule by my side...? :$
Peepers: I'll be wherever u wanna be. Ur the father of my child, n u proposed to me, so ur stuck with me ;)
Brad: :) Glad to hear.
Duke: (yawn) ah~
Peepers: Someone's woken up too :)
Brad: (giggle)
Duke: Mmm...(reached out)
Peepers: Hey, sweetie [comes to Duke n picks him up, holding him as best as he can with his one arm] Did u sleep well? U hungry?
Duke: (patted at Peepers' chest)
Brad: I think that's a yes. ^^
Peepers: (giggle) Alright, here's ur breakfast [undid his robes to reveal his slightly expanded chest n helped Duke to his nipple]
Duke: :D (suckled hungrily)
Brad: :)
Peepers: I wonder how is everyone doing bk there tho. Maybe we should give them a call
Brad: (nod) We should.
Peepers: I might've left my communicator on the ship. Do u hv one on u?
Brad: I think I do.
Peepers: Would u mind if u make the call? Heh, kinda having hands full atm [gestured at himself nursing]
Brad: (nod) Sure, I'll do it.
Peepers: [smiled, gave him the frequency to contact them n continued nursing]
Brad: :) (made the call)
Wander: [hears Hater's communicator ring while he was helping Hater massage his forehead n answered it] Hello?
Brad: Hey, furball. How's Hater doing?
Peepers: [listens in as well]
Wander: :( [not sure how to answer tht]
Brad: wander? What is it? Is Hater okay or not? :(
Peepers: Yeah, is he OK?
Wander: He's... [sighed sadly] He's reached the final stage... N it's a matter of time before... :(
Brad: :O Oh no...
Hater: (stirred slightly) Sunshine...?
Wander: Hey, Hatey. Sorry to wake u. It's Brad n Peeps
Peepers: [was shocked speechless at wat Wander just said]
Hater: Ah... hey, guys...
Brad: :( We're... We're sorry, we just wanted to...
Peepers: Sir, is it true? U've reached the... the last stage...?
Wander: :(
Hater: Yes...it is... :(
Peepers: S-Since wen...?
Wander: It started abt 2 mths ago, while u were gone, it happened just a few weeks aftr u guys left
Peepers: Oh gob... ;(
Brad: :(
Hater: ;( (sniffled)
Peepers: I should've been there with u by ur side...
Wander: Don't blame urself. U wouldn't knw this would happen so fast, we didn't knw either... [sees the bundle in Peepers' arm] :O Wait, is tht...?
Brad: Yeah... this is Duke, our son. :)
Duke: (had finished feeding)
Peepers: Yeah, I just gave birth yesterday [cleans n burps Duke before showing him to the screen] Here u go
Wander: Aww... He's adorable~ :D
Duke: :) Ah?~
Hater: :) Heh, cute kid, Peeps. Looks like his daddy.
Brad: :$
Wander: He's so big tho. How did u manage?
Peepers: Heh, not easy. Hurts like a bitch, n almost died of blood loss, bt it was worth it [tried to be casual abt it]
Brad: And the doctor did recommend if we wanted more kids, we should consider a C section next time.
Wander: Gee, now I'm having creepy mental image abt it 0_0;;
Peepers: How abt u, furball? How's ur litter doing?
Wander: Well... :$ [adjusted so tht the couple can see his baby bump, which has grown considerably bigger]
Brad: :O Oh wow.
Hater: Yup, that's our babies in there. (nuzzled his lover's belly) (inlove)
Wander: Yup, all 8 of them-- Oops! [covered his mouth; he meant tht to be a surprise wen Hater wakes up later]
Peepers: Wait, did u just say-- Wait, wat?? :O
Wander: >///< Shoot...
Hater: :O 8?
Brad: (giggle)
Wander: Eheh... Yeah... :$ I just had my ultrasound done wen u were taking a nap. I just wanted to make sure they were healthy, I was caught off guard too
Peepers: Oi vey, ur the definition of a baby boomer -_-;;
Brad: Peepers. ^^;;
Hater: Wow... :o
Peepers: Someone definitely had a lot of fun during their cruise (smirk)
Wander: Peeps, stop~~ >///<;;
Brad: (chuckle) Alright, that's enough, Princess.
Wander: R u... R u OK, Hatey? We're... We're gonna hv a litter of 8... :$
Hater: That...sounds like a lot, but...I'm happy bout it. :)
Wander: (giggle) So wats cooking on ur end, Bradley? Did ur reunion go well? Did u manage to find out abt ur past?
Brad: (paused, unsure how to respond)
Peepers: [gives him an encouraging nuzzle] It's OK, hotshot. I wanna knw the deets too
Brad: Well... My grandmama had accepted our love, but grandpapa...not so much... he's also the reason Duke came out prematurely. :(
Wander: Oh dear, wat exactly happened? :(
Peepers: Yeah, wat exactly did ur grandma tell u abt ur past? :(
Brad: :( (explained what he was told about his parents)
Wander: Oh my...
Peepers: Oh Brad... :( [leaned against his shoulder to comfort him, since his hand is occupied with carrying Duke]
Brad: (also leaned against Peepers)
Hater: :( That's gotta suck...
Wander: So... Hv u decided if ur gonna take the throne?
Brad: Yeah... We have. (nod)
Wander: N ur gonna stay ard, Peeps?
Peepers: Yeah, I mean, I hate to say it, bt wen ur...no longer here, sir, I won't hv anyone to serve. N Brad has, well, has proposed to me, so we stuck with each other, so to speak :$
Hater: ... (nod) Just take care, Peepers.
Brad: I'll help with that too. :)
Wander: Heh, maybe the next time we meet, I might call u Queen Peeps (giggle)
Peepers: Dream on, furball -_-**
Brad: :D For now he's just my Princess.
Hater: Princess Peeps. (giggle)
Peepers: Seriously, guys~ -__-**
Wander: :D
Peepers: |-( Anyways u guys gonna be OK tho? Do u want us to go bk to Planet Skeletor to be with u guys? U know... Till the end? :(
Hater: That'd be nice... :(
Wander: We're just worried tht u might not be able to make it, since it took u this long to reach ur home planet...
Peepers: That's true... [looked to Brad for any ideas]
Brad: ...There isn't any faster way for us to get back?
Peepers: I don't know, our ship can do warp jump, bt even then it might not be enough fuel. Doesn't ur castle have any form of transportation tht can make us travel fast?
Brad: I hope so.
Hater: :(
Peepers: We'll get bk to u wen we found a way
Wander: Keeping our fingers crossed then
Hater: (nod)
Brad: :) We'll hopefully make it back.
Wander: Cya then, hopefully
Peepers: Cya [ended the call]
Peepers: [stirred at the morning light n the birds chirping outside, then chk to see his IV drips n blood bag had already been emptied n slowly took off the tubes, hissing a bit at the sting]
Brad: (was asleep in his own bed) |-) Zzz...
Peepers: [sees Brad asleep n smiled, then chk on Duke]
Duke: Mmm... |-)
Peepers: :) [kissed his forehead, then stretches a little before he gets up, hissing a bit at the stitches he had frm the tears he got frm birth, then walks slowly to Brad's bed n sat nxt to him, stroking his hair]
Brad: (leaned slightly into Peepers' hand) Zzz... mm? (yawn)
Peepers: Hey, hotshot, sorry I woke u :)
Brad: Hey, Princess... How you feeling now?
Peepers: Much better now, aftr the IV drips n the blood transfusion. Wat abt u? How did it go with ur grandma?
Brad: She told much as she could about my parents...and also asked if I was interested of becoming king here, but I wanted to check with you first about it. I know how loyal you are to Hater and all.
Peepers: Well, tbh, once Hater passes away, I don't think I would hv anywhere else to go. I hv no one else to serve, I no longer will be Commander, n I hv no planet to return to, n all my other brethren r scattered across the galaxy now. It would be nice to settle dwn somewhere where Duke will hv a great future n we don't hv to worry abt whether we can afford to raise him n all, so I'm OK with u being King n me settling dwn with u, if tht is ur choice
Brad: You'd really want to rule by my side...? :$
Peepers: I'll be wherever u wanna be. Ur the father of my child, n u proposed to me, so ur stuck with me ;)
Brad: :) Glad to hear.
Duke: (yawn) ah~
Peepers: Someone's woken up too :)
Brad: (giggle)
Duke: Mmm...(reached out)
Peepers: Hey, sweetie [comes to Duke n picks him up, holding him as best as he can with his one arm] Did u sleep well? U hungry?
Duke: (patted at Peepers' chest)
Brad: I think that's a yes. ^^
Peepers: (giggle) Alright, here's ur breakfast [undid his robes to reveal his slightly expanded chest n helped Duke to his nipple]
Duke: :D (suckled hungrily)
Brad: :)
Peepers: I wonder how is everyone doing bk there tho. Maybe we should give them a call
Brad: (nod) We should.
Peepers: I might've left my communicator on the ship. Do u hv one on u?
Brad: I think I do.
Peepers: Would u mind if u make the call? Heh, kinda having hands full atm [gestured at himself nursing]
Brad: (nod) Sure, I'll do it.
Peepers: [smiled, gave him the frequency to contact them n continued nursing]
Brad: :) (made the call)
Wander: [hears Hater's communicator ring while he was helping Hater massage his forehead n answered it] Hello?
Brad: Hey, furball. How's Hater doing?
Peepers: [listens in as well]
Wander: :( [not sure how to answer tht]
Brad: wander? What is it? Is Hater okay or not? :(
Peepers: Yeah, is he OK?
Wander: He's... [sighed sadly] He's reached the final stage... N it's a matter of time before... :(
Brad: :O Oh no...
Hater: (stirred slightly) Sunshine...?
Wander: Hey, Hatey. Sorry to wake u. It's Brad n Peeps
Peepers: [was shocked speechless at wat Wander just said]
Hater: Ah... hey, guys...
Brad: :( We're... We're sorry, we just wanted to...
Peepers: Sir, is it true? U've reached the... the last stage...?
Wander: :(
Hater: Yes...it is... :(
Peepers: S-Since wen...?
Wander: It started abt 2 mths ago, while u were gone, it happened just a few weeks aftr u guys left
Peepers: Oh gob... ;(
Brad: :(
Hater: ;( (sniffled)
Peepers: I should've been there with u by ur side...
Wander: Don't blame urself. U wouldn't knw this would happen so fast, we didn't knw either... [sees the bundle in Peepers' arm] :O Wait, is tht...?
Brad: Yeah... this is Duke, our son. :)
Duke: (had finished feeding)
Peepers: Yeah, I just gave birth yesterday [cleans n burps Duke before showing him to the screen] Here u go
Wander: Aww... He's adorable~ :D
Duke: :) Ah?~
Hater: :) Heh, cute kid, Peeps. Looks like his daddy.
Brad: :$
Wander: He's so big tho. How did u manage?
Peepers: Heh, not easy. Hurts like a bitch, n almost died of blood loss, bt it was worth it [tried to be casual abt it]
Brad: And the doctor did recommend if we wanted more kids, we should consider a C section next time.
Wander: Gee, now I'm having creepy mental image abt it 0_0;;
Peepers: How abt u, furball? How's ur litter doing?
Wander: Well... :$ [adjusted so tht the couple can see his baby bump, which has grown considerably bigger]
Brad: :O Oh wow.
Hater: Yup, that's our babies in there. (nuzzled his lover's belly) (inlove)
Wander: Yup, all 8 of them-- Oops! [covered his mouth; he meant tht to be a surprise wen Hater wakes up later]
Peepers: Wait, did u just say-- Wait, wat?? :O
Wander: >///< Shoot...
Hater: :O 8?
Brad: (giggle)
Wander: Eheh... Yeah... :$ I just had my ultrasound done wen u were taking a nap. I just wanted to make sure they were healthy, I was caught off guard too
Peepers: Oi vey, ur the definition of a baby boomer -_-;;
Brad: Peepers. ^^;;
Hater: Wow... :o
Peepers: Someone definitely had a lot of fun during their cruise (smirk)
Wander: Peeps, stop~~ >///<;;
Brad: (chuckle) Alright, that's enough, Princess.
Wander: R u... R u OK, Hatey? We're... We're gonna hv a litter of 8... :$
Hater: That...sounds like a lot, but...I'm happy bout it. :)
Wander: (giggle) So wats cooking on ur end, Bradley? Did ur reunion go well? Did u manage to find out abt ur past?
Brad: (paused, unsure how to respond)
Peepers: [gives him an encouraging nuzzle] It's OK, hotshot. I wanna knw the deets too
Brad: Well... My grandmama had accepted our love, but grandpapa...not so much... he's also the reason Duke came out prematurely. :(
Wander: Oh dear, wat exactly happened? :(
Peepers: Yeah, wat exactly did ur grandma tell u abt ur past? :(
Brad: :( (explained what he was told about his parents)
Wander: Oh my...
Peepers: Oh Brad... :( [leaned against his shoulder to comfort him, since his hand is occupied with carrying Duke]
Brad: (also leaned against Peepers)
Hater: :( That's gotta suck...
Wander: So... Hv u decided if ur gonna take the throne?
Brad: Yeah... We have. (nod)
Wander: N ur gonna stay ard, Peeps?
Peepers: Yeah, I mean, I hate to say it, bt wen ur...no longer here, sir, I won't hv anyone to serve. N Brad has, well, has proposed to me, so we stuck with each other, so to speak :$
Hater: ... (nod) Just take care, Peepers.
Brad: I'll help with that too. :)
Wander: Heh, maybe the next time we meet, I might call u Queen Peeps (giggle)
Peepers: Dream on, furball -_-**
Brad: :D For now he's just my Princess.
Hater: Princess Peeps. (giggle)
Peepers: Seriously, guys~ -__-**
Wander: :D
Peepers: |-( Anyways u guys gonna be OK tho? Do u want us to go bk to Planet Skeletor to be with u guys? U know... Till the end? :(
Hater: That'd be nice... :(
Wander: We're just worried tht u might not be able to make it, since it took u this long to reach ur home planet...
Peepers: That's true... [looked to Brad for any ideas]
Brad: ...There isn't any faster way for us to get back?
Peepers: I don't know, our ship can do warp jump, bt even then it might not be enough fuel. Doesn't ur castle have any form of transportation tht can make us travel fast?
Brad: I hope so.
Hater: :(
Peepers: We'll get bk to u wen we found a way
Wander: Keeping our fingers crossed then
Hater: (nod)
Brad: :) We'll hopefully make it back.
Wander: Cya then, hopefully
Peepers: Cya [ended the call]
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Grandma: [left the room with Brad to let Peepers n Duke rest, then made their way to the lounge area where her handmaidens r waiting, then tells them] Go ask the manager to get us some refreshments. U know wat I like, ladies
Ladies: (nod) (go to do so)
Brad: ...What...did happen with my parents...? And what did mom...?
Grandma: [sighed] I suppose u deserve to know the truth. U see, aftr our family n the Moonbrights founded this planet, wen it reached our generation, we decided instead of a divided rule, we were to unite our families under one n become truly a Starbright family as the namesake of this planet, n we decided tht ur mother n their son Daemon will be the one to unite the families together
Brad: Mhm?
Grandma: Bt unfortunately ur mother didn't want to be married to Daemon. Ur mother has always been a free spirit, following her heart, which ur grandpapa nvr agreed with. She fell in love with our stable boy Elias n they both eloped on the day she n Daemon was supposed to be engaged
Brad: (think)
Grandma: She was missing for a couple of yrs wen she eloped with Elias, then returned home one day carrying u in her arms. Elias died during a mining accident n she had no one else to turn to. Ur grandpapa didn't want to take her in at first, bt I persuaded him, saying tht ur still at least half a Starlight, n tht we can still make the pact with the Moonbrights by pairing u with one of their grandchild Demurra born frm their other son Diablo
Brad: Demurra... (sighed) I haven't behaved the best towards her when she didn't fully like me...but at east I'm still able to be her friend now.
Grandma: Oh, u met her already? How is she?
Brad: She's a queen now, with dragon husband and three kids.
Grandma: Oh my, she sure works fast (giggle) Well, we all had high hopes u two would be together. U two were inseparable, the best of friends, n we hoped u two would fall in love somehow before we announce both of ur engagement to each other, bt sadly... Ur mother... :(
Brad: Did she...? :(
Grandma: [sighed] :( Ur mother nvr got over the death of ur father. Due to her depression, she got it in her head that ur grandpapa orchestrated the mining accident to kill him. She plotted to overthrow ur grandpapa to make u king. She tried to seduce Daemon, woo him n get him into helping her assassinate ur grandpapa, bt Daemon was loyal to his n our family. He exposed her to us, n ur grandpapa ordered u n ur mother to be exiled separately n left for dead
Brad: :(
Grandma: I'm not sure if ur mother's suspicions were right, coz I know ur grandpapa is capable of anything he set his mind to, n now tht he's dead, we'll nvr know wat reli happened, if ur father reli died in an accident or was it ur grandpapa's plan all along to kill him... :(
Brad: ... (embraced her) ;(
Grandma: [held him close] Remember the day we left u on Planet Vitrex? Remember tht I told u to keep the headpiece safe n be strong so tht u can win bk Demurra's heart? I think tht sorta set ur path to becoming who u are now
Brad: Did it? But I've acted like such a jerk to Demurra back then...
Grandma: Why? Wat did u do? Wat happened aftr we left u on Planet Vitrex? I remember u were so young bk then, barely reached ur pre-teen yrs...
Brad: I kind of developed a strong liking for fairy tale stories, mostly about a prince defeating a monster and saving the princess. And it didn't really turn out so well with Demurra. ^^;;
Grandma: Oh my, u didn't hurt her or anything, did u?
Brad: No, but she did hogtie me. ^^;; However, I did disrespect her feelings about the life she was happy with...
Grandma: How did u manage to locate her anyways, or evn knew abt her getting married? If I'm not mistaken, we exiled u pretty far away, n Demurra was still here on Planet Starbright wen u left
Brad: I ran into some furry orange alien and his blue Zbornak, sort of asking for their help.
Grandma: N they were the ones who helped u find out abt Demurra's whereabouts?
Brad: (nod) Yeah.
Grandma: (giggle) They sound like an interesting bunch. Too bad u n Demurra couldn't be together, u two would've looked great, n I guess aftr u left, Demurra had gotten ovr u n moved on, I suppose maybe we went ahead of ourselves n assumed tht she'd fall for u eventually n not someone else
Brad: She did love me...?
Grandma: I suspect she might've, at one point, or maybe a crush, frm wat we can observe, bt I guess u two r probably not meant to be anyways. Well, I'm glad at least u managed to survive Planet Vitrex n end up where u hv n with who ur with now. Peepers, right?
Brad: :) Yeah, Peepers. And um... I'm starting to lean away from this prince stuff and move on to a different hobby now, leaning towards artwork.
Grandma: Oh, u hv? Ur mother always said u got a knack for drawing wen u two were with us, Gob rest her soul... :(
Brad: Yeah... (sees the ladies coming back)
Grandma: [made way a bit for the handmaidens to set the refreshments on the table] Thank u, ladies. Now go wait outside or take a walk, my grandson n I still need some catching up to do
Ladies: (nod) (do so)
Brad: Hmm...Did you by any chance know I was... Bi?
Grandma: Ur grandpapa had suspected it, I just chose to ignore it, I suppose. He came complaining one day tht he saw u being a little too close to the kitchen boy, n he had him fired. He wanted to give ur mother a piece of his mind abt not "raising u right" bt I just told him tht it'll pass, tht it's just a phase. I knw it sounds bad wen I say it now... :(
Brad: :( You weren't...willing to support me...?
Grandma: Well, more like I thought if I ignored it long enough, u'll get ovr it, n maybe if the pact btwn us n the Moonbrights went well n u n Demurra got married, it'll go away altogether. I realize now times hv changed, bt sometimes old habits die hard...
Brad: Yeah...
Grandma: Bt look at u now, all mature n grown up, n now having a wife n child. U did great, sweetcakes, ur mother would've been so proud of u :)
Brad: ... :) Yeah, she would've had.
Grandma: Actually I also came here to ask u something
Brad: ? What?
Grandma: I was wondering if... well, if u wanna come bk here n stay, for good. Maybe evn take ovr the throne
Brad: But Chad's been made the king...?
Grandma: He's still a prince, n still a running candidate. Nothing was set in stone, he's still groomed for it. Ur technically the eldest, n the rightful heir. Chad, aftr seeing ur grandpapa behave tht way, said he wasn't sure if he'd be cut out for it, n tht his seat is urs if u want to take it. There will be the courts of the Moonbrights involved as well along with our courts, since we both run this planet, bt by right, u too hv the right to the throne as well. Ur a Starlight, aftr all
Brad: ... With all due respect, Grandmama, I don't think I can. Peepers' boss has a really bad case of cancer and it wouldn't be easy to convince to him quit his job anyhow. Back then, I would've wanted it but...I don't wanna go back to that person I once was, being seflish and such...
Grandma: I understand, bt seeing how much u care for Peepers n ur baby, I knw u will do a good job n be a good king. Ur not ur grandpapa, sweetcakes, n u don't hv to worry abt becoming him. Bt take ur time, maybe talk to ur wife? Ask his opinion first, then u decide
Brad: ... Alright then. I'll ask him first.
Grandma: :) Good. I'll let u get bk to ur wife n child. Just think abt it, hv a talk with Peepers, n then decide. U hv plenty of time before u let me knw ur decision, coz we need to arrange for ur grandpapa's funeral, so let me knw aftr then
Brad: (nod)
Grandma: [stood up along with Brad n hugged him tight] I'm so glad ur home, my little Bradley
Brad: (hugged her back) Me too.
Grandma: [give him a peck on the cheek n took her leave]
Brad: :) (thought to himself)
Ladies: (nod) (go to do so)
Brad: ...What...did happen with my parents...? And what did mom...?
Grandma: [sighed] I suppose u deserve to know the truth. U see, aftr our family n the Moonbrights founded this planet, wen it reached our generation, we decided instead of a divided rule, we were to unite our families under one n become truly a Starbright family as the namesake of this planet, n we decided tht ur mother n their son Daemon will be the one to unite the families together
Brad: Mhm?
Grandma: Bt unfortunately ur mother didn't want to be married to Daemon. Ur mother has always been a free spirit, following her heart, which ur grandpapa nvr agreed with. She fell in love with our stable boy Elias n they both eloped on the day she n Daemon was supposed to be engaged
Brad: (think)
Grandma: She was missing for a couple of yrs wen she eloped with Elias, then returned home one day carrying u in her arms. Elias died during a mining accident n she had no one else to turn to. Ur grandpapa didn't want to take her in at first, bt I persuaded him, saying tht ur still at least half a Starlight, n tht we can still make the pact with the Moonbrights by pairing u with one of their grandchild Demurra born frm their other son Diablo
Brad: Demurra... (sighed) I haven't behaved the best towards her when she didn't fully like me...but at east I'm still able to be her friend now.
Grandma: Oh, u met her already? How is she?
Brad: She's a queen now, with dragon husband and three kids.
Grandma: Oh my, she sure works fast (giggle) Well, we all had high hopes u two would be together. U two were inseparable, the best of friends, n we hoped u two would fall in love somehow before we announce both of ur engagement to each other, bt sadly... Ur mother... :(
Brad: Did she...? :(
Grandma: [sighed] :( Ur mother nvr got over the death of ur father. Due to her depression, she got it in her head that ur grandpapa orchestrated the mining accident to kill him. She plotted to overthrow ur grandpapa to make u king. She tried to seduce Daemon, woo him n get him into helping her assassinate ur grandpapa, bt Daemon was loyal to his n our family. He exposed her to us, n ur grandpapa ordered u n ur mother to be exiled separately n left for dead
Brad: :(
Grandma: I'm not sure if ur mother's suspicions were right, coz I know ur grandpapa is capable of anything he set his mind to, n now tht he's dead, we'll nvr know wat reli happened, if ur father reli died in an accident or was it ur grandpapa's plan all along to kill him... :(
Brad: ... (embraced her) ;(
Grandma: [held him close] Remember the day we left u on Planet Vitrex? Remember tht I told u to keep the headpiece safe n be strong so tht u can win bk Demurra's heart? I think tht sorta set ur path to becoming who u are now
Brad: Did it? But I've acted like such a jerk to Demurra back then...
Grandma: Why? Wat did u do? Wat happened aftr we left u on Planet Vitrex? I remember u were so young bk then, barely reached ur pre-teen yrs...
Brad: I kind of developed a strong liking for fairy tale stories, mostly about a prince defeating a monster and saving the princess. And it didn't really turn out so well with Demurra. ^^;;
Grandma: Oh my, u didn't hurt her or anything, did u?
Brad: No, but she did hogtie me. ^^;; However, I did disrespect her feelings about the life she was happy with...
Grandma: How did u manage to locate her anyways, or evn knew abt her getting married? If I'm not mistaken, we exiled u pretty far away, n Demurra was still here on Planet Starbright wen u left
Brad: I ran into some furry orange alien and his blue Zbornak, sort of asking for their help.
Grandma: N they were the ones who helped u find out abt Demurra's whereabouts?
Brad: (nod) Yeah.
Grandma: (giggle) They sound like an interesting bunch. Too bad u n Demurra couldn't be together, u two would've looked great, n I guess aftr u left, Demurra had gotten ovr u n moved on, I suppose maybe we went ahead of ourselves n assumed tht she'd fall for u eventually n not someone else
Brad: She did love me...?
Grandma: I suspect she might've, at one point, or maybe a crush, frm wat we can observe, bt I guess u two r probably not meant to be anyways. Well, I'm glad at least u managed to survive Planet Vitrex n end up where u hv n with who ur with now. Peepers, right?
Brad: :) Yeah, Peepers. And um... I'm starting to lean away from this prince stuff and move on to a different hobby now, leaning towards artwork.
Grandma: Oh, u hv? Ur mother always said u got a knack for drawing wen u two were with us, Gob rest her soul... :(
Brad: Yeah... (sees the ladies coming back)
Grandma: [made way a bit for the handmaidens to set the refreshments on the table] Thank u, ladies. Now go wait outside or take a walk, my grandson n I still need some catching up to do
Ladies: (nod) (do so)
Brad: Hmm...Did you by any chance know I was... Bi?
Grandma: Ur grandpapa had suspected it, I just chose to ignore it, I suppose. He came complaining one day tht he saw u being a little too close to the kitchen boy, n he had him fired. He wanted to give ur mother a piece of his mind abt not "raising u right" bt I just told him tht it'll pass, tht it's just a phase. I knw it sounds bad wen I say it now... :(
Brad: :( You weren't...willing to support me...?
Grandma: Well, more like I thought if I ignored it long enough, u'll get ovr it, n maybe if the pact btwn us n the Moonbrights went well n u n Demurra got married, it'll go away altogether. I realize now times hv changed, bt sometimes old habits die hard...
Brad: Yeah...
Grandma: Bt look at u now, all mature n grown up, n now having a wife n child. U did great, sweetcakes, ur mother would've been so proud of u :)
Brad: ... :) Yeah, she would've had.
Grandma: Actually I also came here to ask u something
Brad: ? What?
Grandma: I was wondering if... well, if u wanna come bk here n stay, for good. Maybe evn take ovr the throne
Brad: But Chad's been made the king...?
Grandma: He's still a prince, n still a running candidate. Nothing was set in stone, he's still groomed for it. Ur technically the eldest, n the rightful heir. Chad, aftr seeing ur grandpapa behave tht way, said he wasn't sure if he'd be cut out for it, n tht his seat is urs if u want to take it. There will be the courts of the Moonbrights involved as well along with our courts, since we both run this planet, bt by right, u too hv the right to the throne as well. Ur a Starlight, aftr all
Brad: ... With all due respect, Grandmama, I don't think I can. Peepers' boss has a really bad case of cancer and it wouldn't be easy to convince to him quit his job anyhow. Back then, I would've wanted it but...I don't wanna go back to that person I once was, being seflish and such...
Grandma: I understand, bt seeing how much u care for Peepers n ur baby, I knw u will do a good job n be a good king. Ur not ur grandpapa, sweetcakes, n u don't hv to worry abt becoming him. Bt take ur time, maybe talk to ur wife? Ask his opinion first, then u decide
Brad: ... Alright then. I'll ask him first.
Grandma: :) Good. I'll let u get bk to ur wife n child. Just think abt it, hv a talk with Peepers, n then decide. U hv plenty of time before u let me knw ur decision, coz we need to arrange for ur grandpapa's funeral, so let me knw aftr then
Brad: (nod)
Grandma: [stood up along with Brad n hugged him tight] I'm so glad ur home, my little Bradley
Brad: (hugged her back) Me too.
Grandma: [give him a peck on the cheek n took her leave]
Brad: :) (thought to himself)
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Peepers: [was in bed asleep, hooked onto a couple of disposable IV drips n a bag of blood, no longer pale] |-) Zzzz...
Brad: (sat next to him, stroking a finger along his cheek)
Peepers: [stirred a bit bt didn't wake up]
Brad: :( ...
Duke: (reached towards Peepers) :(?
Peepers: [heard a small tiny whimper from Duke n slowly stirred again] ...Nnhh...?
Brad: :) Hey...
Peeper: Nnhh... Is... Is this heaven...? Am I dead...?
Brad: No, you haven't died...thank gob you haven't...
Duke: Ah... (reached for Peepers again)
Peepers: [his vision cleared a little as he saw Duke] Is tht...?
Brad: :) Duke's okay...just blind in one eye and was premature. Are you able to hold him?
Peepers: B-Blind...? D-Did I do something wrong...? Did I hurt him during the birth...? (worry) [was hesitant to take him coz of his worry]
Brad: It's not your fault...it was Grandpapa's...(still was mad at his grandfather)
Peepers: I... I shouldn't hv mouth off him... If I didn't, he wouldn't hv... ;(
Brad: :( it's alright, it's okay... (petted his head)
Peepers: I'm... I'm sorry ur reunion didn't go well as planned... Maybe it was a mistake to come here... ;(
Brad: :( (wrapped an arm around him)
Duke: :( Wah?
Brad: Here, you wanna see mommy, sweetie?
Peepers: Oh sorry, sweetie, c'mere [takes Duke in his arms, which was actually pretty huge for his size, evn tho he was technically a normal-sized baby for Brad's species] Oof, ur reli big. Took me forever to get u out (giggle) [tickled his chin]
Duke: (giggle)
Brad: :) ... (turned away) ;( mmm...~
Peepers: B...Brad...? U OK, hotshot...? :(
Brad: (in slightly high voice) Yeeeeeeess... ;(
Peepers: [blinked at tht voice] R u... R u crying? :O
Brad: N-noooo... (Tries to wipe away his tears)
Peepers: Oh, Brad... I'm so sorry. :( [wanted to reach up to comfort him, bt he only had one arm, n it's occupied with carrying Duke] Did I make u worry, coz... coz I almost died? :(
Brad: I'm... Just happy you and Duke are okay, but... This is what it feels like to be a father, is it? :(
Peepers: :) Aww, of course it is. Ur just being overwhelmed with feelings, is all. I'm also happy too... So happy... ;( [shedding a few tears himself]
Brad: (embraced both him and Duke) ;(
Peepers: [nuzzled against his chest, crying happy tears along with him] ;(
Brad: (nuzzled back)
Duke: ahh.
Brad: :) We didn't forget about you, son. (gave him forehead kisses)
Peepers: (giggle) [gave him cheek kisses] (kiss)
Duke: (giggle)
Brad: :) (thinks a moment)...
Peepers: [noticed his face] Hotshot? U OK? Wats on ur mind?
Brad: ...I still don't know what happened with my parents...something about my mom...
Peepers: Yeah, tht's a bit of a bummer. Ur grandpa reli can keep someone in suspense, I'll give him tht |-(
Brad: ...Does he even deserve being my 'Grandpapa' now...?
Peepers: I don't knw... Its up to u to decide-- [hears a bit of a commotion outside the streets] Woah, wat's going on?
Brad: ? (glanced out the window to see)
[there was a bunch of ppl talking excitedly amongst themselves with the town crier/gossip]
Brad: This can't be good...
Peepers: Wat's going on? Can u hear anything they're saying?
Brad: It's hard to make out...
Peepers: Maybe u could ask one of the villagers there wat's going on?
Brad: (called out) Hey! What's all the commotion about down there??
TC/G: Havent u heard? The King Regent is dead! The succession is being sorted out right now for Chad Starlight!
Brad: :O Wh-what...?
TC/G: Yeah, not sure wat's the real deal, bt the word is King Regent Hiram got some sorta sudden stroke or heart attack n keeled ovr. The courts r all ovr the castle r abuzz trying to figure out wat to do nxt
Brad: ... (turned back to Peepers)
Peepers: [sees his face] Brad? Wat's wrong? Wat's the word?
Brad: Grandpapa... he's...he's died...
Peepers: :O Wait, wat?
Brad: Heart attack...
Peepers: Oh, Brad... I... I dunno wat to say...
Brad: ...He brought it on himself... (said this slightly coldly)
Peepers: Brad... :(
[Another tiny commotion went on outside, n the wheels of a carriage was heard]
Brad: ? (looked and saw a familiar face)
[the carriage stopped in front of the inn they were staying n out came Brad's grandma with some of her handmaidens]
Manager: Oh, it's the Queen Regent! Wat can ur humble servant do for u?
Grandma: Has a man with his pregnant wife come in here?
Manager: Y-Yes, Your Grace, the wife just gave birth in fact. The doctor n midwife just left
Grandma: Bring me to their room
Manager: At once, Your Grace
Brad: It's Grandmama... (worry)
Peepers: Oh no... [held Duke close, worried] :(
*knock knock knock*
Brad: (bit his lip) ... It's unlocked...
Manager: [opens the door n lets the queen regent entered]
Grandma: Leave us be
Manager: Yes, Your Grace [closes the door behind her]
Brad: ...Hey, Grandmama...
Grandma: Oh, Bradley... [comes to hug him]
Brad: (was a little surprised but hugged her back) Aren't...aren't you mad with me...with us...? :(
Grandma: Of course not, silly. I've been praying u would survive ur exile n return for so long. U hv finally returned. It's not ur fault. It was nvr ur fault
Brad: But Grandpapa-
Grandma: Like I said, it's not ur fault. I... I killed him :(
Brad: :O Y-you??
Grandma: It's... It's more like self-defense, actually. He almost overpowered me wen I was trying to hold him bk so u two could escape. He was abt to aim the staff to shoot u bt Chad and I managed to pull him bk, then we pulled a little too hard n the staff somehow ended shooting himself... :(
Brad: ... :( I see...
Grandma: We tried to cover it up, telling the staff to tell everyone he died of a sudden stroke or heart attack, whichever works. Luckily the staff blast didn't leave too many marks on him so...
Brad: Mhm... (gestures to Duke in Peepers' arms) Grandmama... This here's Duke.
Grandma: Oh is that my great grandchild? :)
Peepers: [was a little wary, hugging Duke protectively]
Brad: It's okay, Peepers. It's okay.
Duke: (cooed at his great grandmother)
Peepers: [hesitated, then showed her Duke]
Grandma: Oh, he's beautiful. May I...?
Peepers: (think) ...... (nod) [hands Duke to her]
Grandma: [takes Duke in her arms] Ooh, ur adorable~ <3<3 [sees the glazed right eye] W-Wat happened here?
Brad: Because of what Grandpapa did, he came out prematurely and lost sight in one eye.
Grandma: Oh, u poor thing... [turns to Peepers] N u, r u OK? U took a hard fall
Peepers: I'm OK, almost died of blood loss, bt it's nothing to do with the fall, it just happened...
Grandma: Poor u [gently stroke Peepers' head] U did well, young man. Ur baby is beautiful. Great job
Peepers: :) [smiled weakly] (yawn)
Brad: (chuckle) Someone's getting sleepy.
Duke: (tired)
Peepers: Nnhh... So tired...
Grandma: U had a long day, sweetheart. Rest now. Here [puts Duke nxt to Peepers]
Peepers: Nnhh, thank u... Ur not so bad aftr all (tired).... |-)... Zzzzz...
Duke: (yawn) Ah~... |-) (fell asleep in his mother's arm)
Brad: :)... (whispers) Grandmama... can we talk...?
Grandma: (nod) [whispered] Of course
Brad: (sat next to him, stroking a finger along his cheek)
Peepers: [stirred a bit bt didn't wake up]
Brad: :( ...
Duke: (reached towards Peepers) :(?
Peepers: [heard a small tiny whimper from Duke n slowly stirred again] ...Nnhh...?
Brad: :) Hey...
Peeper: Nnhh... Is... Is this heaven...? Am I dead...?
Brad: No, you haven't died...thank gob you haven't...
Duke: Ah... (reached for Peepers again)
Peepers: [his vision cleared a little as he saw Duke] Is tht...?
Brad: :) Duke's okay...just blind in one eye and was premature. Are you able to hold him?
Peepers: B-Blind...? D-Did I do something wrong...? Did I hurt him during the birth...? (worry) [was hesitant to take him coz of his worry]
Brad: It's not your fault...it was Grandpapa's...(still was mad at his grandfather)
Peepers: I... I shouldn't hv mouth off him... If I didn't, he wouldn't hv... ;(
Brad: :( it's alright, it's okay... (petted his head)
Peepers: I'm... I'm sorry ur reunion didn't go well as planned... Maybe it was a mistake to come here... ;(
Brad: :( (wrapped an arm around him)
Duke: :( Wah?
Brad: Here, you wanna see mommy, sweetie?
Peepers: Oh sorry, sweetie, c'mere [takes Duke in his arms, which was actually pretty huge for his size, evn tho he was technically a normal-sized baby for Brad's species] Oof, ur reli big. Took me forever to get u out (giggle) [tickled his chin]
Duke: (giggle)
Brad: :) ... (turned away) ;( mmm...~
Peepers: B...Brad...? U OK, hotshot...? :(
Brad: (in slightly high voice) Yeeeeeeess... ;(
Peepers: [blinked at tht voice] R u... R u crying? :O
Brad: N-noooo... (Tries to wipe away his tears)
Peepers: Oh, Brad... I'm so sorry. :( [wanted to reach up to comfort him, bt he only had one arm, n it's occupied with carrying Duke] Did I make u worry, coz... coz I almost died? :(
Brad: I'm... Just happy you and Duke are okay, but... This is what it feels like to be a father, is it? :(
Peepers: :) Aww, of course it is. Ur just being overwhelmed with feelings, is all. I'm also happy too... So happy... ;( [shedding a few tears himself]
Brad: (embraced both him and Duke) ;(
Peepers: [nuzzled against his chest, crying happy tears along with him] ;(
Brad: (nuzzled back)
Duke: ahh.
Brad: :) We didn't forget about you, son. (gave him forehead kisses)
Peepers: (giggle) [gave him cheek kisses] (kiss)
Duke: (giggle)
Brad: :) (thinks a moment)...
Peepers: [noticed his face] Hotshot? U OK? Wats on ur mind?
Brad: ...I still don't know what happened with my parents...something about my mom...
Peepers: Yeah, tht's a bit of a bummer. Ur grandpa reli can keep someone in suspense, I'll give him tht |-(
Brad: ...Does he even deserve being my 'Grandpapa' now...?
Peepers: I don't knw... Its up to u to decide-- [hears a bit of a commotion outside the streets] Woah, wat's going on?
Brad: ? (glanced out the window to see)
[there was a bunch of ppl talking excitedly amongst themselves with the town crier/gossip]
Brad: This can't be good...
Peepers: Wat's going on? Can u hear anything they're saying?
Brad: It's hard to make out...
Peepers: Maybe u could ask one of the villagers there wat's going on?
Brad: (called out) Hey! What's all the commotion about down there??
TC/G: Havent u heard? The King Regent is dead! The succession is being sorted out right now for Chad Starlight!
Brad: :O Wh-what...?
TC/G: Yeah, not sure wat's the real deal, bt the word is King Regent Hiram got some sorta sudden stroke or heart attack n keeled ovr. The courts r all ovr the castle r abuzz trying to figure out wat to do nxt
Brad: ... (turned back to Peepers)
Peepers: [sees his face] Brad? Wat's wrong? Wat's the word?
Brad: Grandpapa... he's...he's died...
Peepers: :O Wait, wat?
Brad: Heart attack...
Peepers: Oh, Brad... I... I dunno wat to say...
Brad: ...He brought it on himself... (said this slightly coldly)
Peepers: Brad... :(
[Another tiny commotion went on outside, n the wheels of a carriage was heard]
Brad: ? (looked and saw a familiar face)
[the carriage stopped in front of the inn they were staying n out came Brad's grandma with some of her handmaidens]
Manager: Oh, it's the Queen Regent! Wat can ur humble servant do for u?
Grandma: Has a man with his pregnant wife come in here?
Manager: Y-Yes, Your Grace, the wife just gave birth in fact. The doctor n midwife just left
Grandma: Bring me to their room
Manager: At once, Your Grace
Brad: It's Grandmama... (worry)
Peepers: Oh no... [held Duke close, worried] :(
*knock knock knock*
Brad: (bit his lip) ... It's unlocked...
Manager: [opens the door n lets the queen regent entered]
Grandma: Leave us be
Manager: Yes, Your Grace [closes the door behind her]
Brad: ...Hey, Grandmama...
Grandma: Oh, Bradley... [comes to hug him]
Brad: (was a little surprised but hugged her back) Aren't...aren't you mad with me...with us...? :(
Grandma: Of course not, silly. I've been praying u would survive ur exile n return for so long. U hv finally returned. It's not ur fault. It was nvr ur fault
Brad: But Grandpapa-
Grandma: Like I said, it's not ur fault. I... I killed him :(
Brad: :O Y-you??
Grandma: It's... It's more like self-defense, actually. He almost overpowered me wen I was trying to hold him bk so u two could escape. He was abt to aim the staff to shoot u bt Chad and I managed to pull him bk, then we pulled a little too hard n the staff somehow ended shooting himself... :(
Brad: ... :( I see...
Grandma: We tried to cover it up, telling the staff to tell everyone he died of a sudden stroke or heart attack, whichever works. Luckily the staff blast didn't leave too many marks on him so...
Brad: Mhm... (gestures to Duke in Peepers' arms) Grandmama... This here's Duke.
Grandma: Oh is that my great grandchild? :)
Peepers: [was a little wary, hugging Duke protectively]
Brad: It's okay, Peepers. It's okay.
Duke: (cooed at his great grandmother)
Peepers: [hesitated, then showed her Duke]
Grandma: Oh, he's beautiful. May I...?
Peepers: (think) ...... (nod) [hands Duke to her]
Grandma: [takes Duke in her arms] Ooh, ur adorable~ <3<3 [sees the glazed right eye] W-Wat happened here?
Brad: Because of what Grandpapa did, he came out prematurely and lost sight in one eye.
Grandma: Oh, u poor thing... [turns to Peepers] N u, r u OK? U took a hard fall
Peepers: I'm OK, almost died of blood loss, bt it's nothing to do with the fall, it just happened...
Grandma: Poor u [gently stroke Peepers' head] U did well, young man. Ur baby is beautiful. Great job
Peepers: :) [smiled weakly] (yawn)
Brad: (chuckle) Someone's getting sleepy.
Duke: (tired)
Peepers: Nnhh... So tired...
Grandma: U had a long day, sweetheart. Rest now. Here [puts Duke nxt to Peepers]
Peepers: Nnhh, thank u... Ur not so bad aftr all (tired).... |-)... Zzzzz...
Duke: (yawn) Ah~... |-) (fell asleep in his mother's arm)
Brad: :)... (whispers) Grandmama... can we talk...?
Grandma: (nod) [whispered] Of course
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[the carriage brought them to a very rural area where there were only a few residential areas, n they soon chk into a rustic inn]
Peepers: [had his face buried on Brad's chest the whole time, n he was starting to shake very badly]
Brad: Are you okay? How's the baby? :(
Peepers: [was sobbing as he breathed hard, fluid n blood starting to leak btwn his legs] B-Brad... ;(
Brad: :O Oh no... (picked him up) Somebody? Anybody?? (worry)
Peepers: Nnhh... Can't... Hold... C-Coming out... ;( Baby's... Baby's coming out... Pls... U hv to... Gghh...!!
Brad: Okay, okay, hang on. (lay him on the bed and helped to remove his pants)
[his birth canal was fully dilated, n the baby's head was starting to peek out]
Peepers: Gaahhh!! It hurts, it hurts!! ;(
Brad: (worry) Just breathe, just breathe... (held onto the baby's head, helping it out)
Peepers: [gripped onto the sheets tight, pushing whenever he feels a contraction] Nnngghhh~~!!
Brad: (bit his lip, being careful not to pull too hard)
Peepers: [pants hard, tries his best to push with the contractions] Brad... Oh gob, Brad, it hurts...!! ;(
Brad: Just hang in there, Princess. It'll almost be out. :(
Peepers: [breathes as he continued pushing, then suddenly screamed out wen the head popped out, his canal stretched to the limit as the shoulders were getting stuck coz of its size] FUUUCCKKK!!! FUCK, FUCK, FUCK!! IT FUCKING HURTS~!!! ;(
Brad: (worry) (gripped Peepers' hand, trying to ease his pain)
Peepers: [was crying outright, tears staining his face n the pillow, his breath hyperventilating] Its stuck...!! The baby is stuck...!! Oh gob, oh gob, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts...!! ;(
Brad: :( I've got it, you're doing great. (pulled a bit on the baby to help it get out)
Peepers: [whimpered as he felt Brad pulling the baby out, his canal stung as he might've tore a little, trying to push along with the contractions again] Ggghh...!! I can't do it... I can't do it... I can't...!! ;(
Brad: You can! You can do this, Princess! :(
Peepers: Don't call me Princ-- Gaaahhh!! [screamed as another contraction hit him, forcing him to push] ;(
Brad: You've gotta finish the job, Peepers! (worry) (still helping pulling the baby)
Peepers: I can't... I can't... ;( [bt his body betrayed him with another contraction, making him push, somehow making a bit of progress as the shoulders soon eased out]
Brad: That's it, almost there...!!
Peepers: [takes a few more deep breaths, sat up suddenly as he felt his biggest contraction evr n he screamed out his last push] FFFUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK~~!!! ;(
Brad: Got it, we got it out! :) (quickly got to rubbing their child's back) Come on, come on... :(
Peepers: [watches worriedly as Brad tries to save their baby, wracked with tears of pain n fear, bt at the same time so tired] Oh gob, pls... Pls...
[it was a few mins bt it felt like forever until the baby finally gurgled, spewed out some fluid n started crying]
Brad: (phew) Oh thank gob... (cheks) ... :) We've got a son.
Peepers: Son...? We... We got our little Duke... [smiled a little before he suddenly went pale, like deathly pale] I... I don't... feel so good...
Brad: :( Should I get you help?
Peepers: [didn't reply as he was losing consciousness, n he was starting to bleed more]
Brad: (worry) Oh gob... Somebody!! (hoped for someone to hear his cries)
Duke: ;(
Manager: [knocked on the door n peeked in] Everything OK? We heard screaming n... [sees them] Holy zob! Wat happened here??
Brad: :( My partner just gave birth and he's losing so much blood. We need help, please!
Manager: R-Right away [turns to his errand boy downstairs] Zeb! Go fetch the village doctor n midwife!!
Peepers: [was starting to slip] T... Take care... Of Duke... For me... Eh, hotshot...?
Brad: :( I will, I will, just...just hang in there... (held Duke close)
Peepers: Even...wen I'm gone... Pls... [his eye was going blank]
Brad: (worry) Peepers!
Duke: ;( Wahhh~
[the village doctor n midwife soon barged in, the midwife taking Duke n the doctor shooing Brad out so they can do their job]
Brad: (began to pace feeling like a nervous wreck)
[30 mins later, the doc n midwife came out]
Brad: :( Peepers... and Duke...? Are they...?
Doctor: We barely managed to stop the bleeding. He's suffered quite a bad tear n carrying a child tht size within him required a lot of blood, thus the blood loss. In future, if u wish to hv more children, maybe consider C-section as a birth option to avoid this
Midwife: Did ur wife suffered an injury beforehand? Had an accident or got hurt in anyway?
Brad: My...my grandfather had smacked him earlier... :(
Midwife: Well, the trauma has caused some damage. I'm sorry to say tht ur son is blind on his right eye. Bt other than tht, he's in perfect health. Maybe abt 2-3 weeks premature, bt he seems to be breathing alright, so no incubator needed [hands the tiny bundle to Brad]
Brad: (sighed in relief, staring down at his son) :) Hey there, Duke...
Duke: [cooed a little, looking up at him with tired eyes. He was a spitting image of Brad, bt with Peepers' pinkish skin n his red eye colour, tho his right eye was glazed n grey coz it was blind]
Brad: (cradled him) Daddy's here now, daddy's got you...
Doctor: U may go in n see ur wife now. Take care
Midwife: N congratulations :)
Brad: :) Thank you. (went in to check on Peepers)
Peepers: [had his face buried on Brad's chest the whole time, n he was starting to shake very badly]
Brad: Are you okay? How's the baby? :(
Peepers: [was sobbing as he breathed hard, fluid n blood starting to leak btwn his legs] B-Brad... ;(
Brad: :O Oh no... (picked him up) Somebody? Anybody?? (worry)
Peepers: Nnhh... Can't... Hold... C-Coming out... ;( Baby's... Baby's coming out... Pls... U hv to... Gghh...!!
Brad: Okay, okay, hang on. (lay him on the bed and helped to remove his pants)
[his birth canal was fully dilated, n the baby's head was starting to peek out]
Peepers: Gaahhh!! It hurts, it hurts!! ;(
Brad: (worry) Just breathe, just breathe... (held onto the baby's head, helping it out)
Peepers: [gripped onto the sheets tight, pushing whenever he feels a contraction] Nnngghhh~~!!
Brad: (bit his lip, being careful not to pull too hard)
Peepers: [pants hard, tries his best to push with the contractions] Brad... Oh gob, Brad, it hurts...!! ;(
Brad: Just hang in there, Princess. It'll almost be out. :(
Peepers: [breathes as he continued pushing, then suddenly screamed out wen the head popped out, his canal stretched to the limit as the shoulders were getting stuck coz of its size] FUUUCCKKK!!! FUCK, FUCK, FUCK!! IT FUCKING HURTS~!!! ;(
Brad: (worry) (gripped Peepers' hand, trying to ease his pain)
Peepers: [was crying outright, tears staining his face n the pillow, his breath hyperventilating] Its stuck...!! The baby is stuck...!! Oh gob, oh gob, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts...!! ;(
Brad: :( I've got it, you're doing great. (pulled a bit on the baby to help it get out)
Peepers: [whimpered as he felt Brad pulling the baby out, his canal stung as he might've tore a little, trying to push along with the contractions again] Ggghh...!! I can't do it... I can't do it... I can't...!! ;(
Brad: You can! You can do this, Princess! :(
Peepers: Don't call me Princ-- Gaaahhh!! [screamed as another contraction hit him, forcing him to push] ;(
Brad: You've gotta finish the job, Peepers! (worry) (still helping pulling the baby)
Peepers: I can't... I can't... ;( [bt his body betrayed him with another contraction, making him push, somehow making a bit of progress as the shoulders soon eased out]
Brad: That's it, almost there...!!
Peepers: [takes a few more deep breaths, sat up suddenly as he felt his biggest contraction evr n he screamed out his last push] FFFUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKK~~!!! ;(
Brad: Got it, we got it out! :) (quickly got to rubbing their child's back) Come on, come on... :(
Peepers: [watches worriedly as Brad tries to save their baby, wracked with tears of pain n fear, bt at the same time so tired] Oh gob, pls... Pls...
[it was a few mins bt it felt like forever until the baby finally gurgled, spewed out some fluid n started crying]
Brad: (phew) Oh thank gob... (cheks) ... :) We've got a son.
Peepers: Son...? We... We got our little Duke... [smiled a little before he suddenly went pale, like deathly pale] I... I don't... feel so good...
Brad: :( Should I get you help?
Peepers: [didn't reply as he was losing consciousness, n he was starting to bleed more]
Brad: (worry) Oh gob... Somebody!! (hoped for someone to hear his cries)
Duke: ;(
Manager: [knocked on the door n peeked in] Everything OK? We heard screaming n... [sees them] Holy zob! Wat happened here??
Brad: :( My partner just gave birth and he's losing so much blood. We need help, please!
Manager: R-Right away [turns to his errand boy downstairs] Zeb! Go fetch the village doctor n midwife!!
Peepers: [was starting to slip] T... Take care... Of Duke... For me... Eh, hotshot...?
Brad: :( I will, I will, just...just hang in there... (held Duke close)
Peepers: Even...wen I'm gone... Pls... [his eye was going blank]
Brad: (worry) Peepers!
Duke: ;( Wahhh~
[the village doctor n midwife soon barged in, the midwife taking Duke n the doctor shooing Brad out so they can do their job]
Brad: (began to pace feeling like a nervous wreck)
[30 mins later, the doc n midwife came out]
Brad: :( Peepers... and Duke...? Are they...?
Doctor: We barely managed to stop the bleeding. He's suffered quite a bad tear n carrying a child tht size within him required a lot of blood, thus the blood loss. In future, if u wish to hv more children, maybe consider C-section as a birth option to avoid this
Midwife: Did ur wife suffered an injury beforehand? Had an accident or got hurt in anyway?
Brad: My...my grandfather had smacked him earlier... :(
Midwife: Well, the trauma has caused some damage. I'm sorry to say tht ur son is blind on his right eye. Bt other than tht, he's in perfect health. Maybe abt 2-3 weeks premature, bt he seems to be breathing alright, so no incubator needed [hands the tiny bundle to Brad]
Brad: (sighed in relief, staring down at his son) :) Hey there, Duke...
Duke: [cooed a little, looking up at him with tired eyes. He was a spitting image of Brad, bt with Peepers' pinkish skin n his red eye colour, tho his right eye was glazed n grey coz it was blind]
Brad: (cradled him) Daddy's here now, daddy's got you...
Doctor: U may go in n see ur wife now. Take care
Midwife: N congratulations :)
Brad: :) Thank you. (went in to check on Peepers)
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[they both rode the carriage, following Brad's directions, n soon arrived at the outside of a pretty fancy medieval castle]
Peepers: Wow, u definitely missed ur calling
Brad: ^^;; Yup.
Peepers: Lets go then [did his usual arm raise]
Brad: (carries him and walks towards the castle, taking notice of familiar flying dragons above them) They're breeding Doom Dragons now?
Peepers: Doom Dragons? [looked up to see them] Woah... I've seen some mostly from afar bt not that close :O
Brad: Guess Grandpapa's still doing his creature training nowadays, he'll train just about any species.
Peepers: Yikes, I hope he doesn't plan on "training" me... (worry)
Brad: (shake) Nah, I doubt it.
Guards: [stopped them] Halt! Who goes there? State ur business
Peepers: Ugh, why does this feel so familiar? |-( [reminded of the guards at Demurra's plc]
Brad: I am Brad, Brad Starlight. And this my partner, Peepers. I want to see if-
Guards: Brad Starlight? Tht's impossible. Brad Starlight is dead
Brad: :o Huh? (found this hard to believe...)
Peepers: Umm, hello? He's standing right here in front of u. This is Brad Starlight, ur prince of Planet Starbright?
Guards: Not possible. Our prince is his cousin Chad Starlight. Brad Starlight had been sent to exile n condemned to death. Nice try, impostor
Brad: Is there at least some way I can prove who I really am to you? (Worry)
Guards: [looked up n dwn at him, then gestured at the headpiece he was wearing] Hand us tht one, tht is the royal sigil of this family. We'll show it to our King n we'll see if ur who u say u are
Brad: :O (removed his headpiece, handing it to them)
Guards: [takes the headpiece, jerked their heads to gesture them to follow before leading the way]
Peepers: :^) Weird
Brad: ^^;; Yup. (followed the guards)
[the couple was led to the foyer, told to stay before they entered to the throne room, closing the door behind them]
Peepers: This is getting reli old |-(
Brad: (think)
How does Chad look like in the cartoon?))
[5 mins later, they were called inside]
Peepers: [sat tight on Brad's shoulders, preparing himself for any surprises]
Brad: (kept a hold on him)
[the moment they entered, they were almost glomped by a flamboyant woman dressed in bright red n black with heaps of frills n a huge headress with a tiny tiara on it]
Grandma: Ooh, Bradley!! My little Bradley!! Ur alive!! ;(
Brad: Oof! (sees who it was) ... :( Grandmama... (hugged her back)
Grandma: The moment I saw the headpiece, I knew it belonged to u. I knew I did the right thing to put it on u wen u were exiled... ;(
[A sound of clearing the throat was heard, n they were faced with an old man tht looked like a very royal-looking version of Brad, n a nerdy-looking boy who looks a little awkward in royal clothes, like it didn't suit him]
Peepers: (thinks: Who's the nerd?)
Brad: (sees him) ...Grandpapa...
Grandpa: ...Welcome home, grandson.
Brad: (sees the other boy) Hey, Chad...
Chad: :O Cuz?
Peepers: [mumbled] That's Chad?
Grandma: [sees Peepers] N who's this cute fellow? [sees his baby bump n put two n two together] :O U brought home a bride?? N she's carrying ur baby?? Oh, Brad! I'm so happy :D [picks Peepers up n hugs him] She's adorable~~ (hearteyes)
Brad: ^^;; Actually, Grandmama... Peepers is a boy.
Grandpa: :O Huh?
Chad: :O Eh?
Peepers: Eheh... Hi! Peepers the Watchdog, nice to meet u ^^;; [his voice showing who he is]
Grandma: :O Oh my...
Brad: It's, a long story. :$ But you guys did keep making me deny I was even the slightest bit Bi cause you found it as a 'sickness'. :|
Grandpa: (think)
Grandma: Oh no... U don't reli think we exiled u for tht, do u, sweetie?
Grandpa: ...That's exactly one of the reasons u were exiled
Grandpa: Hiram! Pls!
Grandpa: Why bother to hide? He's clearly too stupid to even realize that he was exiled, unwanted, left for dead!
Peepers: Hey! Don't u call my husband stupid! >:C
Brad: See? You still think this after all this time? :| To think you've even changed, Grandpapa.
Chad: Aw, he gets a partner while I can't even get one girlfriend? >_<
Grandpa: U will once ur of age to be engaged to a bride of our choosing. N u, Brad, don't get smart with me. Men don't marry men, tht is the law of nature, n tht is how our family rolls
Grandma: Hiram, his bride can hv children, can't u see? He's carrying our future great grandchild. Don't tht make an exception?
Grandpa: I don't care if this freak here can breed like space rabbits! It's either a female bride or none at all. It's wat we hv been doing for generations, n I'm not abt to let u change tht just bcoz of some infatuation!
Brad: (draws his sword and aims it at his grandfather)
Chad: :O Whoa!
Brad: Don't. Ever. Talk bullshit about my Princess, EVER.
Grandpa: [stomped his staff he was holding n it started sparking with electricity n plasma n went in defense mode] Finally, ur acting like a man, even if it's to defend the freak bride of urs
Grandma: Hiram, pls! Brad came bk to us! Don't do this! He's ur grandson too!
Grandpa: No grandson of mine comes home with a commoner, n a freak male at tht! Don't think ur off the hook too, Verona, for giving him our family sigil headpiece. He doesn't deserve it, after wat ur daughter, the mother of ur so-called grandson, did to this family!
Brad: ...What did happen to Mom? And Dad for that matter?
Grandma: Brad, it's... It's not wat u think...
Grandpa: Don't coddle him, Verona. We've been hiding the truth from him long enough. Ur just like ur mother, boy, rebellious n irresponsible! It's a wonder the Moonbrights r still even friends with us!
Peepers: Stop beating abt the bush, old man, n tell us!
Grandpa: Shut up, freak! This doesn't concern u! [smacks Peepers' face, making him fall off Brad's grandma's hands]
Peepers: (doh) Aagghh!! [hit the floor with a loud thud]
Brad: :O Peepers! (goes over to him) ... (glared deadly at the older man)
Chad: Gr-Grandpapa... You could've caused a miscarry when you-
Grandma: :O Hiram! [goes to Peepers as well]
Grandpa: Shut it, Chad. If u want to be King n keep ur throne, u hv to be tough, not wishy-washy over ppl the likes of him!
Peepers: I'm fine... I'm fine... [stands up shakily n glared defiantly at the old man as well]
Brad: :( Princess... (held him)
Chad: ...You know what? :| Better to be wishy washy then a heartless bastard like yourself, Old Man! (went over to Brad)
Grandpa: A family of losers! Losers! All of u!! (angry) [activated his staff n it blazed thru the room]
Grandma: [runs to hold him bk] Pls, Brad! Go! I'll hold him bk! Go!!
Brad: :( (picked up Peepers and ran for it)
Chad: :O
[a loud bellow echoed thru the castle as the couple made a run for it, n once they were out of the castle, they grabbed the nearest carriage n drove off to the furthest place the carriage driver can take them]
Brad: (phew) ... :(
Peepers: Wow, u definitely missed ur calling
Brad: ^^;; Yup.
Peepers: Lets go then [did his usual arm raise]
Brad: (carries him and walks towards the castle, taking notice of familiar flying dragons above them) They're breeding Doom Dragons now?
Peepers: Doom Dragons? [looked up to see them] Woah... I've seen some mostly from afar bt not that close :O
Brad: Guess Grandpapa's still doing his creature training nowadays, he'll train just about any species.
Peepers: Yikes, I hope he doesn't plan on "training" me... (worry)
Brad: (shake) Nah, I doubt it.
Guards: [stopped them] Halt! Who goes there? State ur business
Peepers: Ugh, why does this feel so familiar? |-( [reminded of the guards at Demurra's plc]
Brad: I am Brad, Brad Starlight. And this my partner, Peepers. I want to see if-
Guards: Brad Starlight? Tht's impossible. Brad Starlight is dead
Brad: :o Huh? (found this hard to believe...)
Peepers: Umm, hello? He's standing right here in front of u. This is Brad Starlight, ur prince of Planet Starbright?
Guards: Not possible. Our prince is his cousin Chad Starlight. Brad Starlight had been sent to exile n condemned to death. Nice try, impostor
Brad: Is there at least some way I can prove who I really am to you? (Worry)
Guards: [looked up n dwn at him, then gestured at the headpiece he was wearing] Hand us tht one, tht is the royal sigil of this family. We'll show it to our King n we'll see if ur who u say u are
Brad: :O (removed his headpiece, handing it to them)
Guards: [takes the headpiece, jerked their heads to gesture them to follow before leading the way]
Peepers: :^) Weird
Brad: ^^;; Yup. (followed the guards)
[the couple was led to the foyer, told to stay before they entered to the throne room, closing the door behind them]
Peepers: This is getting reli old |-(
Brad: (think)
How does Chad look like in the cartoon?))
[5 mins later, they were called inside]
Peepers: [sat tight on Brad's shoulders, preparing himself for any surprises]
Brad: (kept a hold on him)
[the moment they entered, they were almost glomped by a flamboyant woman dressed in bright red n black with heaps of frills n a huge headress with a tiny tiara on it]
Grandma: Ooh, Bradley!! My little Bradley!! Ur alive!! ;(
Brad: Oof! (sees who it was) ... :( Grandmama... (hugged her back)
Grandma: The moment I saw the headpiece, I knew it belonged to u. I knew I did the right thing to put it on u wen u were exiled... ;(
[A sound of clearing the throat was heard, n they were faced with an old man tht looked like a very royal-looking version of Brad, n a nerdy-looking boy who looks a little awkward in royal clothes, like it didn't suit him]
Peepers: (thinks: Who's the nerd?)
Brad: (sees him) ...Grandpapa...
Grandpa: ...Welcome home, grandson.
Brad: (sees the other boy) Hey, Chad...
Chad: :O Cuz?
Peepers: [mumbled] That's Chad?
Grandma: [sees Peepers] N who's this cute fellow? [sees his baby bump n put two n two together] :O U brought home a bride?? N she's carrying ur baby?? Oh, Brad! I'm so happy :D [picks Peepers up n hugs him] She's adorable~~ (hearteyes)
Brad: ^^;; Actually, Grandmama... Peepers is a boy.
Grandpa: :O Huh?
Chad: :O Eh?
Peepers: Eheh... Hi! Peepers the Watchdog, nice to meet u ^^;; [his voice showing who he is]
Grandma: :O Oh my...
Brad: It's, a long story. :$ But you guys did keep making me deny I was even the slightest bit Bi cause you found it as a 'sickness'. :|
Grandpa: (think)
Grandma: Oh no... U don't reli think we exiled u for tht, do u, sweetie?
Grandpa: ...That's exactly one of the reasons u were exiled
Grandpa: Hiram! Pls!
Grandpa: Why bother to hide? He's clearly too stupid to even realize that he was exiled, unwanted, left for dead!
Peepers: Hey! Don't u call my husband stupid! >:C
Brad: See? You still think this after all this time? :| To think you've even changed, Grandpapa.
Chad: Aw, he gets a partner while I can't even get one girlfriend? >_<
Grandpa: U will once ur of age to be engaged to a bride of our choosing. N u, Brad, don't get smart with me. Men don't marry men, tht is the law of nature, n tht is how our family rolls
Grandma: Hiram, his bride can hv children, can't u see? He's carrying our future great grandchild. Don't tht make an exception?
Grandpa: I don't care if this freak here can breed like space rabbits! It's either a female bride or none at all. It's wat we hv been doing for generations, n I'm not abt to let u change tht just bcoz of some infatuation!
Brad: (draws his sword and aims it at his grandfather)
Chad: :O Whoa!
Brad: Don't. Ever. Talk bullshit about my Princess, EVER.
Grandpa: [stomped his staff he was holding n it started sparking with electricity n plasma n went in defense mode] Finally, ur acting like a man, even if it's to defend the freak bride of urs
Grandma: Hiram, pls! Brad came bk to us! Don't do this! He's ur grandson too!
Grandpa: No grandson of mine comes home with a commoner, n a freak male at tht! Don't think ur off the hook too, Verona, for giving him our family sigil headpiece. He doesn't deserve it, after wat ur daughter, the mother of ur so-called grandson, did to this family!
Brad: ...What did happen to Mom? And Dad for that matter?
Grandma: Brad, it's... It's not wat u think...
Grandpa: Don't coddle him, Verona. We've been hiding the truth from him long enough. Ur just like ur mother, boy, rebellious n irresponsible! It's a wonder the Moonbrights r still even friends with us!
Peepers: Stop beating abt the bush, old man, n tell us!
Grandpa: Shut up, freak! This doesn't concern u! [smacks Peepers' face, making him fall off Brad's grandma's hands]
Peepers: (doh) Aagghh!! [hit the floor with a loud thud]
Brad: :O Peepers! (goes over to him) ... (glared deadly at the older man)
Chad: Gr-Grandpapa... You could've caused a miscarry when you-
Grandma: :O Hiram! [goes to Peepers as well]
Grandpa: Shut it, Chad. If u want to be King n keep ur throne, u hv to be tough, not wishy-washy over ppl the likes of him!
Peepers: I'm fine... I'm fine... [stands up shakily n glared defiantly at the old man as well]
Brad: :( Princess... (held him)
Chad: ...You know what? :| Better to be wishy washy then a heartless bastard like yourself, Old Man! (went over to Brad)
Grandpa: A family of losers! Losers! All of u!! (angry) [activated his staff n it blazed thru the room]
Grandma: [runs to hold him bk] Pls, Brad! Go! I'll hold him bk! Go!!
Brad: :( (picked up Peepers and ran for it)
Chad: :O
[a loud bellow echoed thru the castle as the couple made a run for it, n once they were out of the castle, they grabbed the nearest carriage n drove off to the furthest place the carriage driver can take them]
Brad: (phew) ... :(
As My Heart Dies-Chp113
[meanwhile, aftr staying for another couple of days to recuperate, Peepers n Brad bid Demurra and King Draykor goodbye before heading off to Brad's home planet Starbright. Before they knew it, another mth has passed before they finally arrived]
Peepers: [puts the ship on autopilot so tht it will locate a landing area before sitting bk, sighing as he caressed his baby bump which has gotten bigger again frm the trip]
Brad: (rested in his chair as well) ... (sighed to himself)
Peepers: [heard him sigh] Hotshot? Wat's wrong? Aren't u glad we're almost there?
Brad: Yeah... It's just, the whole thing with Demurra, I did expect it to be difficult and all...
Peepers: It did get difficult for a moment, bt everything worked out fine, didn't it?
Brad: (nod) Yeah it did, thankfully.
Peepers: Oof... [tried to adjust his seat bt felt so heavy, his baby bump being considerably bigger than before]
Brad: Everything alright? Perhaps maybe I should take over for a bit?
Peepers: It's OK, its set on autopilot, it'll find a landing spot soon. So, u ready to meet ur grandmother?
Brad: I think so... :(
Peepers: [sees his face] Umm... Should I be worried abt ur grandmother or something? (worry)
Brad: No, she's a sweet old lady. ^^;; But she can make a weapon out of anything in the kitchen if she felt the need to.
Peepers: Guess I can see where u got ur spunk from (giggle) Do... Do u think she'll like me...? I mean is she OK with u being with...well, a male? :(
Brad: (think) Well she is from the old times when it wasn't highly accepted, but we'll see.
Peepers: Wat abt ur grandfather? I mean, u said ur grandparents were the ones who told u tht ur parents died, so... do I hv to deal with him as well?
Brad: Yeah, he's pretty strong holding onto the old times, so...
Peepers: [looked dwn worriedly, caressing his baby bump, shaking a little frm nervousness]
Brad: (rested a hand on his shoulder) I'm here to protect you if they try anything, alright?
Peepers: [leaned his head against his hand, nuzzled him] I know u will, hotshot
Brad: :)
[they soon landed the ship on the nearest landing docks]
Peepers: [got off the ship n looks ard] So this is ur home planet. Kinda reminds me of Planet Earth at the 3rd galaxy, bt slightly more medieval
Brad: (nod) Mhm.
Peepers: Guess it explains ur thing abt prince b princess (giggle) Heh, nxt thing ur gonna tell me ur a prince [meant tht as a joke]
Brad: Heh, I'd wish.
Peepers: Wait, bt didn't Demurra said both ur families founded this planet? N she's a princess, so doesn't that make u...?
Brad: It does, but I didn't really live up to any expectations, you might say.
Peepers: Maybe it had something to do with ur past, ur parents n all...
Brad: I guess so...
Peepers: [sighed] Let's get this over with then [hailed a horse-drawn carriage]
Brad: (nod) (kept his fingers crossed) (yn)
Peepers: [puts the ship on autopilot so tht it will locate a landing area before sitting bk, sighing as he caressed his baby bump which has gotten bigger again frm the trip]
Brad: (rested in his chair as well) ... (sighed to himself)
Peepers: [heard him sigh] Hotshot? Wat's wrong? Aren't u glad we're almost there?
Brad: Yeah... It's just, the whole thing with Demurra, I did expect it to be difficult and all...
Peepers: It did get difficult for a moment, bt everything worked out fine, didn't it?
Brad: (nod) Yeah it did, thankfully.
Peepers: Oof... [tried to adjust his seat bt felt so heavy, his baby bump being considerably bigger than before]
Brad: Everything alright? Perhaps maybe I should take over for a bit?
Peepers: It's OK, its set on autopilot, it'll find a landing spot soon. So, u ready to meet ur grandmother?
Brad: I think so... :(
Peepers: [sees his face] Umm... Should I be worried abt ur grandmother or something? (worry)
Brad: No, she's a sweet old lady. ^^;; But she can make a weapon out of anything in the kitchen if she felt the need to.
Peepers: Guess I can see where u got ur spunk from (giggle) Do... Do u think she'll like me...? I mean is she OK with u being with...well, a male? :(
Brad: (think) Well she is from the old times when it wasn't highly accepted, but we'll see.
Peepers: Wat abt ur grandfather? I mean, u said ur grandparents were the ones who told u tht ur parents died, so... do I hv to deal with him as well?
Brad: Yeah, he's pretty strong holding onto the old times, so...
Peepers: [looked dwn worriedly, caressing his baby bump, shaking a little frm nervousness]
Brad: (rested a hand on his shoulder) I'm here to protect you if they try anything, alright?
Peepers: [leaned his head against his hand, nuzzled him] I know u will, hotshot
Brad: :)
[they soon landed the ship on the nearest landing docks]
Peepers: [got off the ship n looks ard] So this is ur home planet. Kinda reminds me of Planet Earth at the 3rd galaxy, bt slightly more medieval
Brad: (nod) Mhm.
Peepers: Guess it explains ur thing abt prince b princess (giggle) Heh, nxt thing ur gonna tell me ur a prince [meant tht as a joke]
Brad: Heh, I'd wish.
Peepers: Wait, bt didn't Demurra said both ur families founded this planet? N she's a princess, so doesn't that make u...?
Brad: It does, but I didn't really live up to any expectations, you might say.
Peepers: Maybe it had something to do with ur past, ur parents n all...
Brad: I guess so...
Peepers: [sighed] Let's get this over with then [hailed a horse-drawn carriage]
Brad: (nod) (kept his fingers crossed) (yn)
As My Heart Dies-Chp112
[later tht day, Awesome n Sylvia returned to Planet Skeletor after their honeymoon at Planet Saturn]
Awesome: Hey guys, we're bk! [greeted with gloomy silence] Geez, it's pretty gloomy here. Where is everybody?
Sylvia: (think) ... You don't think Hater...? :O
Awesome: Oh shit, did we come bk too late? :O
Grimm: [showed up just as he was finished talking on his communicator] Oh, Emperor Awesome, Empress Sylvia. Ur bk
Sylvia: What's going on here? Is Hater doing alright...?
Grimm: He... :( [sighed sadly n told them abt his final stage]
Awesome: Oh shit... How is the furball taking it? How is ol' Bonehead taking it?
Grimm: Not too good, even worse wen it falls on me n Dad to arrange for the upcoming royal funeral for him... :(
Sylvia: :( ... (felt bad for both Wander and Hater)
Awesome: How long does he hv? :(
Grimm: A few mths at most... :(
Sylvia: Nothing else we can do...?
Grimm: [shake his head sadly] It's the final stage. Maybe he has a bit more time if he takes it easy, bt any blackout will be his last... :(
Sylvia: :( I see...
Grimm: Dad is beating himself up abt it to Angel, blaming his family's genetics for this, Loathe is crying to her fiance Archimedes, n Wander is with Hater... :(
Awesome: Oh gob, this is worse than a bummer
Sylvia: :( Mhm...
Grimm: Sorry, I gotta continue making the arrangements....
Sylvia: ... Where's Wander now? Medic bay?
Grimm: Yeah, with Hater. Excuse me [dialed his communicator n walked away as he made more calls]
Awesome: Poor guy, having to arrange to bury his brother who is practically a walking dead... :(
Sylvia: Yeah... Could you take care of our luggage? I should check with Wander.
Awesome: Sure thing, Bee [kissed her forehead n Ivory's forehead before leaving to take care of the luggage]
Sylvia: (heads off to see Wander and Hater)
Wander: [was curled in the bed with Hater, intertwining his fingers with him, just tracing n lacing in n out, enjoying each other's company in silence]
Hater: (gave his hand a squeeze)
Wander: [leaned his head against Hater's cheek, squeezing his hand bk, then takes it n put on his baby bump]
Hater: Hey kids... :( Take care of Mommy, alright...?
Wander: No... Don't say tht... :( [doesn't want to think abt the inevitable]
Hater: :( I know, but...
*knock knock*
Sylvia: (poked her head in) Hey, guys...
Wander: [looked up] Hey, Syl. Buddy, ur bk [tries to give her a welcome smile]
Hater: (wave) Hey.
Sylvia: I've heard what happened...
Wander: Yeah... [looked bk dwn sadly, still holding Hater's hand on his baby bump]
Sylvia: :( I'm really sorry about this, buddy...
Hater: :(
Wander: I know, we all are... [tearing up a little]
Sylvia: :( Come here, buddy...
Wander: [got off the bed reluctantly, as he didn't want to be apart from Hater, n hugged Sylvia tight] ;(
Sylvia: (hugged him tight) It's okay...it's okay... I know it's hard, I know... :(
Wander: I dunno wat I'm gonna do without Hatey, Syl... Why...? Why does fate do this to us, wen we've finally realized each other's feelings...? ;(
Sylvia: :( Fate can be cruel sometimes, Wander...
Hater: ;(
Wander: ;( [sobs in Sylvia's arms, tho one hand reached over to still hold Hater's hand]
Hater (squeezes it in return) ;(
Sylvia: :(
Awesome: Hey guys, we're bk! [greeted with gloomy silence] Geez, it's pretty gloomy here. Where is everybody?
Sylvia: (think) ... You don't think Hater...? :O
Awesome: Oh shit, did we come bk too late? :O
Grimm: [showed up just as he was finished talking on his communicator] Oh, Emperor Awesome, Empress Sylvia. Ur bk
Sylvia: What's going on here? Is Hater doing alright...?
Grimm: He... :( [sighed sadly n told them abt his final stage]
Awesome: Oh shit... How is the furball taking it? How is ol' Bonehead taking it?
Grimm: Not too good, even worse wen it falls on me n Dad to arrange for the upcoming royal funeral for him... :(
Sylvia: :( ... (felt bad for both Wander and Hater)
Awesome: How long does he hv? :(
Grimm: A few mths at most... :(
Sylvia: Nothing else we can do...?
Grimm: [shake his head sadly] It's the final stage. Maybe he has a bit more time if he takes it easy, bt any blackout will be his last... :(
Sylvia: :( I see...
Grimm: Dad is beating himself up abt it to Angel, blaming his family's genetics for this, Loathe is crying to her fiance Archimedes, n Wander is with Hater... :(
Awesome: Oh gob, this is worse than a bummer
Sylvia: :( Mhm...
Grimm: Sorry, I gotta continue making the arrangements....
Sylvia: ... Where's Wander now? Medic bay?
Grimm: Yeah, with Hater. Excuse me [dialed his communicator n walked away as he made more calls]
Awesome: Poor guy, having to arrange to bury his brother who is practically a walking dead... :(
Sylvia: Yeah... Could you take care of our luggage? I should check with Wander.
Awesome: Sure thing, Bee [kissed her forehead n Ivory's forehead before leaving to take care of the luggage]
Sylvia: (heads off to see Wander and Hater)
Wander: [was curled in the bed with Hater, intertwining his fingers with him, just tracing n lacing in n out, enjoying each other's company in silence]
Hater: (gave his hand a squeeze)
Wander: [leaned his head against Hater's cheek, squeezing his hand bk, then takes it n put on his baby bump]
Hater: Hey kids... :( Take care of Mommy, alright...?
Wander: No... Don't say tht... :( [doesn't want to think abt the inevitable]
Hater: :( I know, but...
*knock knock*
Sylvia: (poked her head in) Hey, guys...
Wander: [looked up] Hey, Syl. Buddy, ur bk [tries to give her a welcome smile]
Hater: (wave) Hey.
Sylvia: I've heard what happened...
Wander: Yeah... [looked bk dwn sadly, still holding Hater's hand on his baby bump]
Sylvia: :( I'm really sorry about this, buddy...
Hater: :(
Wander: I know, we all are... [tearing up a little]
Sylvia: :( Come here, buddy...
Wander: [got off the bed reluctantly, as he didn't want to be apart from Hater, n hugged Sylvia tight] ;(
Sylvia: (hugged him tight) It's okay...it's okay... I know it's hard, I know... :(
Wander: I dunno wat I'm gonna do without Hatey, Syl... Why...? Why does fate do this to us, wen we've finally realized each other's feelings...? ;(
Sylvia: :( Fate can be cruel sometimes, Wander...
Hater: ;(
Wander: ;( [sobs in Sylvia's arms, tho one hand reached over to still hold Hater's hand]
Hater (squeezes it in return) ;(
Sylvia: :(
As My Heart Dies-Chp111
[meanwhile, during tht mth long journey at Peepers' end, Wander n Hater hv been settling dwn at Hater's family palace in Planet Skeletor, just relaxing n enjoying each other's company]
Wander: [looked at the mirror to admire his baby bump tht had started to show] :)
Hater: (was paying attention to Captain Tim) (chuckle)
Captain Tim: [yapped happily then ran to Wander n ard his ankles in circles]
Wander: (giggle) Wat r u so excited abt, Captain Tim?
Hater: :) He must be excited for our babies too.
Wander: Heh, it won't be until a few more mths before the litter is born, silly [patted Captain Tim's head]
Captain Tim: [yapped happily, bouncing up n dwn]
Hater: :) (got up...) ...Huh?
Wander: [noticed] Hatey?
Hater: Wha... can't...see, I... (fell to his knees)
Wander: Hatey! [runs to him, holding him] Hatey, Hatey, hang in there (worry)
Hater: Sunshine...Sun...(blackness filled his vision)
Wander: ;( Hatey! No! Captain Tim, pls go get help! ;(
Captain Tim: [yapped worriedly n made a run out the door, barking for attention]
Hater: (was losing conscinousness)
Captain Tim: [sees Terry up ahead n yapped, running to him n yanked at his robes]
Terry: Hm? Captain Tim? What's wrong, boy?
Captain Tim: [yapped, yanking at his robes more to get him to follow him]
Wander: [sobs as he patted Hater's cheeks] Hatey... Hatey, pls... ;(
Terry: (followed Captain Tim and sees Hater's state) :O Hater? (knlet next to him) Hater, can you hear me?
Hater: ...
Terry: (put Hater's arm around his shoulders) Quick, we have to get him to the Medic. :(
Wander: [helps him too] ;( Pls, pls, Hatey, hang in there [followed Terry's lead to the medic wing]
Terry: (kept a grip on Hater with Wander's help) Medic? Anybody? We need some help!
Medic: [soon comes n took over, bringing Hater into the ward]
Wander: Hatey... ;(
Terry: :( (held Wander's shoulders)
[20mins later, the medic came out looking a little grim]
Wander: Doc, everything OK? Is Hatey OK? (worry)
Medic: It was only a black out he had... but that isn't the only case... :(
Wander: [his heart sank] It's... It's gonna get worse, isn't it...? :(
Medic: I'm afraid so...
Terry: :(
Wander: He's... He's reached the final stage... Oh no... H-How long...?
Medic: He'll have a least a few more months...
Terry: ;( No...
Wander: [falls to his knees n hugged his baby bump] Oh no... No... ;(
Terry: (embraced the nomad) ;(
Wander: ;( C-Can I see him...?
Medic: He's asleep right now...but he should wake up in a bit. (nod)
Wander: Is he gonna keep having these blackouts until he... :(
Medic: he is... I'm sorry... :(
Wander: [sniffled as he got up n went into the ward to see Hater]
Hater: (was hooked to some wires, in deep sleep) |-)
Wander: [sat next to him, watching him sleep, then laid his head on the bed, burying his face on to his arms n sobbed] ;(
Hater: ... (began to stir)
Wander: [had cried himself to sleep, his eyes puffy n swollen]
Hater: (yawn) ... (sees where he is and also sees Wander) ... :( (rested his hand on the nomad's head)
Wander: [slowly stirred] Nnhh... (yawn)
Hater: ...Sunshine...?
Wander: [sees him awake, then started tearing up again] ;( Hatey...
Hater: :( What...just happened...?
Wander: U blacked out... N... N the medic said it's a sign that ur... Ur... ;(
Hater: ..In my fourth stage... :(
Wander: Y-Yes... ;( Oh Hatey... It's... It's too soon... The medic said u only hv a few mths left at least... N any blackout will be ur last... ;(
Hater: ;( (hugged him)
Wander: [hugged him bk, sobbing as well] ;( I can't... I reli don't know if I can handle this... Handle without u with me...
Hater: ;( I don't want to die... I don't...
Wander: I don't want u to die either... Bt there's nothing we can do... ;(
Hater: ;( (sniffled, hugging Wander more)
Wander: Wat am I gonna do...? Wat am I gonna do without u...? ;(
Hater: :( I don't know... I don't... (notices his father and siblings at the door)
Grimm: Sorry... We heard from Terry
Loathe: Oh Hatey... [ran to Hater n hugged him, tearing up] ;(
Hater: ;( Guys... (embraced Loathe)
Grimm: I'm so sorry, bro... :( [come to join the embrace]
Fury: I'm sorry... It's all my fault... It's coz of the genetics of my side of the family tht ur suffering right now... ;(
Hater: ;( Daddy... (wanted him also in the embrace)
Fury: [joined the group hug, all of them sobbing in each other's arms]
Wander: [also sees Angel at the doorway n went to him to cry in his arms] Papa... ;(
Angel: Son... (hugged him close) :(
Wander: [looked at the mirror to admire his baby bump tht had started to show] :)
Hater: (was paying attention to Captain Tim) (chuckle)
Captain Tim: [yapped happily then ran to Wander n ard his ankles in circles]
Wander: (giggle) Wat r u so excited abt, Captain Tim?
Hater: :) He must be excited for our babies too.
Wander: Heh, it won't be until a few more mths before the litter is born, silly [patted Captain Tim's head]
Captain Tim: [yapped happily, bouncing up n dwn]
Hater: :) (got up...) ...Huh?
Wander: [noticed] Hatey?
Hater: Wha... can't...see, I... (fell to his knees)
Wander: Hatey! [runs to him, holding him] Hatey, Hatey, hang in there (worry)
Hater: Sunshine...Sun...(blackness filled his vision)
Wander: ;( Hatey! No! Captain Tim, pls go get help! ;(
Captain Tim: [yapped worriedly n made a run out the door, barking for attention]
Hater: (was losing conscinousness)
Captain Tim: [sees Terry up ahead n yapped, running to him n yanked at his robes]
Terry: Hm? Captain Tim? What's wrong, boy?
Captain Tim: [yapped, yanking at his robes more to get him to follow him]
Wander: [sobs as he patted Hater's cheeks] Hatey... Hatey, pls... ;(
Terry: (followed Captain Tim and sees Hater's state) :O Hater? (knlet next to him) Hater, can you hear me?
Hater: ...
Terry: (put Hater's arm around his shoulders) Quick, we have to get him to the Medic. :(
Wander: [helps him too] ;( Pls, pls, Hatey, hang in there [followed Terry's lead to the medic wing]
Terry: (kept a grip on Hater with Wander's help) Medic? Anybody? We need some help!
Medic: [soon comes n took over, bringing Hater into the ward]
Wander: Hatey... ;(
Terry: :( (held Wander's shoulders)
[20mins later, the medic came out looking a little grim]
Wander: Doc, everything OK? Is Hatey OK? (worry)
Medic: It was only a black out he had... but that isn't the only case... :(
Wander: [his heart sank] It's... It's gonna get worse, isn't it...? :(
Medic: I'm afraid so...
Terry: :(
Wander: He's... He's reached the final stage... Oh no... H-How long...?
Medic: He'll have a least a few more months...
Terry: ;( No...
Wander: [falls to his knees n hugged his baby bump] Oh no... No... ;(
Terry: (embraced the nomad) ;(
Wander: ;( C-Can I see him...?
Medic: He's asleep right now...but he should wake up in a bit. (nod)
Wander: Is he gonna keep having these blackouts until he... :(
Medic: he is... I'm sorry... :(
Wander: [sniffled as he got up n went into the ward to see Hater]
Hater: (was hooked to some wires, in deep sleep) |-)
Wander: [sat next to him, watching him sleep, then laid his head on the bed, burying his face on to his arms n sobbed] ;(
Hater: ... (began to stir)
Wander: [had cried himself to sleep, his eyes puffy n swollen]
Hater: (yawn) ... (sees where he is and also sees Wander) ... :( (rested his hand on the nomad's head)
Wander: [slowly stirred] Nnhh... (yawn)
Hater: ...Sunshine...?
Wander: [sees him awake, then started tearing up again] ;( Hatey...
Hater: :( What...just happened...?
Wander: U blacked out... N... N the medic said it's a sign that ur... Ur... ;(
Hater: ..In my fourth stage... :(
Wander: Y-Yes... ;( Oh Hatey... It's... It's too soon... The medic said u only hv a few mths left at least... N any blackout will be ur last... ;(
Hater: ;( (hugged him)
Wander: [hugged him bk, sobbing as well] ;( I can't... I reli don't know if I can handle this... Handle without u with me...
Hater: ;( I don't want to die... I don't...
Wander: I don't want u to die either... Bt there's nothing we can do... ;(
Hater: ;( (sniffled, hugging Wander more)
Wander: Wat am I gonna do...? Wat am I gonna do without u...? ;(
Hater: :( I don't know... I don't... (notices his father and siblings at the door)
Grimm: Sorry... We heard from Terry
Loathe: Oh Hatey... [ran to Hater n hugged him, tearing up] ;(
Hater: ;( Guys... (embraced Loathe)
Grimm: I'm so sorry, bro... :( [come to join the embrace]
Fury: I'm sorry... It's all my fault... It's coz of the genetics of my side of the family tht ur suffering right now... ;(
Hater: ;( Daddy... (wanted him also in the embrace)
Fury: [joined the group hug, all of them sobbing in each other's arms]
Wander: [also sees Angel at the doorway n went to him to cry in his arms] Papa... ;(
Angel: Son... (hugged him close) :(
As My Heart Dies-Chp110
[the dinner more or less went well, everyone engaging in small talk n stuff, n later tht night, after some dessert, Peepers n Brad were ready to retire to bed]
Peepers: (yawn)
Brad: Tired, princess? :)
Peepers: A little bit... :$
Brad: (picked him in his arms) Me too. (yawn)
Peepers: Umm... But I'm also... [blushed hard]
Brad: Hm...?
Peepers: [pressed himself against his chest, letting him feel his boner underneath]
Brad: Oh... OH. o///o
Peepers: I... I know we can't exactly do it coz... Well ur too big n u might hurt the baby, bt... I'm sorry, forget I said it, it's a bad idea... >///<
Brad: No, no, it's okay... (held him close)
Peepers: Could u... Couldyouatleastblowandfingerme?? >///< [said it in one go before covering his face in embarrassment]
Brad: o///o You...want me to...?
Peepers: Y-Yes... Actually I wanted to during our mth long journey to here, bt... Bt I wasn't sure if ur OK with it, or if it's OK for the baby... I'm just... I'm just so horny right now... [covered his face again, groaning]
Brad: :$ ... (kissed him gently)
Peepers: [kissed him bk as he was carried to the bed, grinding against Brad]
Brad: Mmm~ (lowered Peeper's pants)
Peepers: [gasped as his boner sprang free from hi pants, already erect n dripping with pre-cum] Nnhh...
Brad: Relax... (lowered his mouth to Peepers' dick and licked it gently)
Peepers: Nnnhhh...!! Y-Yes... Ahhnn, yes...!! [gripped gently onto Brad's head]
Brad: (took it fully in his mouth, sucking and licking, getting all the flavor)
Peepers: [threw his head bk, his bk arched to meet Brad's mouth even more, his hip gyrating a little as he needed something in his ass] P-Pls... Pls... T-Touch me... F-Fuck me with ur fingers...!!
Brad: (hummed, teasing his fingers against Peepers' entrance before entering them slowly)
Peepers: G-Guuhh--!! Y-Yes...!! Yes, deeper...!! Harder...!! [his cock starting to leak more into Brad's mouth]
Brad: (moved his fingers a bit more)
Peepers: [moaned out loud at the feeling, loving the moment] Yes...!! More, g-gimme more...!! Gimme more of ur fingers, I wanna feel as if ur cock is in me...!!
Brad: :$ (felt his fingers graze a spot)
Peepers: [gasped out loud, almost screaming out as he felt that spot being grazed] Yes...!! Yes, right there...!! >///<
Brad: (kept touching it) (smirk)
Peepers: Oh gob, oh gob, oh gob...!! I'm gonna lose my mind...!! [sees Brad was also sporting a boner n tried to help him take off his pants] Nnhh...!!
Brad: Ah, Peepers~
Peepers: [managed to free Brad's boner as well n clasped his thighs ard it] I can't let u fuck me, bt at least let me make u feel better too... Fuck me btwn my thighs... Pls...
Brad: Okay, okay, hang on... (positions himself and rubs his cock between the Watchdog's thighs)
Peepers: [whimpered as his rubbing also indirectly rubbed against his own cock as well] Yes, that's it... Yes...!!
Brad: Ah P-Peepers...!!~
Peepers: Brad~!! [reached dwn to finger-fuck himself while Brad's strong hands held onto his hips as he dry humped him] Shit, shit, shit, so good...!!
Brad: Nnn...!!~ (kissed him deeply)
Peepers: [kissed him bk just as deep, tries his best to reach into himself n finger-fuck his own spot as Brad's cock rubbed hard onto his own] Mmmhh~~<3<3<3
Brad: Aahhh~~(heart)(heart)(heart)
Peepers: Fuck, fuck, fuck~~ [assaulted his own spot until he lost it n came hard, staining the both of them] I'M COMING...!!!
Brad: M-me too...!!~
Peepers: [didn't reli let up as he kept hitting his own spot, coming a few more time] Oh gob...!! (squirt) Oh gob, aga--!! (squirt) Oh FUCK~~!! [came his hardest]
Brad: (also came hard) Gahh!!~
Peepers: [gasped as he felt Brad's hot juices showered onto his body, luckily he closed his eye to prevent an eye full] >.<
Brad: (panted heavily) ...Will you marry me?
Peepers: [pants hard, then opened his eye] W-Wait, wat...?
Brad: I'm serious, I want to actually be your husband, make you the happiest wife in the whole 9 galaxies, do you accept or decline my offer? :$
Peepers: :O.... [was speechless for almost a min, then...] ;(...
Brad: (bit his lip) Sorry, I came on too soon, I should've waited longer... (worry)
Peepers: [shook his head hard as he hugged Brad tight] No... No, its just... I'm... Ur... Ur not doing this bcoz u feel sorry for me...? For being obligated bcoz I hv ur baby...? :(
Brad: No...I just...really love you... :)
Peepers: Bt why me...? I... I still don't get it... :(
Brad: There's just... a lot about you I can't resist... I really want you being part of my life, forever and a day. :$
Peepers: Evn... Evn aftr all we've been thru, wat I put u thru...? Evn wen... I look like this...? [gestured at his one arm situation, his heart still full of doubts on his own end] U... U won't regret it...? U won't get tired of me n leave me...? Or take our baby away...?
Brad: (shake) I don't regret anything at all...
Peepers: ..... ;( [hugged him tight again, burying his face on his chest] ...Yes, yes, I will marry u. I'll be ur wife, the mother of ur babies, as much as u want... I do... ;(
Brad: :) (embraced him back, rocking him gently)
Peepers: [sniffled in his arms for a bit before calming down, then looked at the both of them] Maybe we should clean up. We've made a mess of ourselves, eheh... :$
Brad: We sure have. :$
Peepers: (giggle) Carry me to the bathroom? [cuddled close to him]
Brad: (chuckle) As you wish, my princess. (lifts him in his arms and heads for nearest bathroom)
Peepers: (yawn)
Brad: Tired, princess? :)
Peepers: A little bit... :$
Brad: (picked him in his arms) Me too. (yawn)
Peepers: Umm... But I'm also... [blushed hard]
Brad: Hm...?
Peepers: [pressed himself against his chest, letting him feel his boner underneath]
Brad: Oh... OH. o///o
Peepers: I... I know we can't exactly do it coz... Well ur too big n u might hurt the baby, bt... I'm sorry, forget I said it, it's a bad idea... >///<
Brad: No, no, it's okay... (held him close)
Peepers: Could u... Couldyouatleastblowandfingerme?? >///< [said it in one go before covering his face in embarrassment]
Brad: o///o You...want me to...?
Peepers: Y-Yes... Actually I wanted to during our mth long journey to here, bt... Bt I wasn't sure if ur OK with it, or if it's OK for the baby... I'm just... I'm just so horny right now... [covered his face again, groaning]
Brad: :$ ... (kissed him gently)
Peepers: [kissed him bk as he was carried to the bed, grinding against Brad]
Brad: Mmm~ (lowered Peeper's pants)
Peepers: [gasped as his boner sprang free from hi pants, already erect n dripping with pre-cum] Nnhh...
Brad: Relax... (lowered his mouth to Peepers' dick and licked it gently)
Peepers: Nnnhhh...!! Y-Yes... Ahhnn, yes...!! [gripped gently onto Brad's head]
Brad: (took it fully in his mouth, sucking and licking, getting all the flavor)
Peepers: [threw his head bk, his bk arched to meet Brad's mouth even more, his hip gyrating a little as he needed something in his ass] P-Pls... Pls... T-Touch me... F-Fuck me with ur fingers...!!
Brad: (hummed, teasing his fingers against Peepers' entrance before entering them slowly)
Peepers: G-Guuhh--!! Y-Yes...!! Yes, deeper...!! Harder...!! [his cock starting to leak more into Brad's mouth]
Brad: (moved his fingers a bit more)
Peepers: [moaned out loud at the feeling, loving the moment] Yes...!! More, g-gimme more...!! Gimme more of ur fingers, I wanna feel as if ur cock is in me...!!
Brad: :$ (felt his fingers graze a spot)
Peepers: [gasped out loud, almost screaming out as he felt that spot being grazed] Yes...!! Yes, right there...!! >///<
Brad: (kept touching it) (smirk)
Peepers: Oh gob, oh gob, oh gob...!! I'm gonna lose my mind...!! [sees Brad was also sporting a boner n tried to help him take off his pants] Nnhh...!!
Brad: Ah, Peepers~
Peepers: [managed to free Brad's boner as well n clasped his thighs ard it] I can't let u fuck me, bt at least let me make u feel better too... Fuck me btwn my thighs... Pls...
Brad: Okay, okay, hang on... (positions himself and rubs his cock between the Watchdog's thighs)
Peepers: [whimpered as his rubbing also indirectly rubbed against his own cock as well] Yes, that's it... Yes...!!
Brad: Ah P-Peepers...!!~
Peepers: Brad~!! [reached dwn to finger-fuck himself while Brad's strong hands held onto his hips as he dry humped him] Shit, shit, shit, so good...!!
Brad: Nnn...!!~ (kissed him deeply)
Peepers: [kissed him bk just as deep, tries his best to reach into himself n finger-fuck his own spot as Brad's cock rubbed hard onto his own] Mmmhh~~<3<3<3
Brad: Aahhh~~(heart)(heart)(heart)
Peepers: Fuck, fuck, fuck~~ [assaulted his own spot until he lost it n came hard, staining the both of them] I'M COMING...!!!
Brad: M-me too...!!~
Peepers: [didn't reli let up as he kept hitting his own spot, coming a few more time] Oh gob...!! (squirt) Oh gob, aga--!! (squirt) Oh FUCK~~!! [came his hardest]
Brad: (also came hard) Gahh!!~
Peepers: [gasped as he felt Brad's hot juices showered onto his body, luckily he closed his eye to prevent an eye full] >.<
Brad: (panted heavily) ...Will you marry me?
Peepers: [pants hard, then opened his eye] W-Wait, wat...?
Brad: I'm serious, I want to actually be your husband, make you the happiest wife in the whole 9 galaxies, do you accept or decline my offer? :$
Peepers: :O.... [was speechless for almost a min, then...] ;(...
Brad: (bit his lip) Sorry, I came on too soon, I should've waited longer... (worry)
Peepers: [shook his head hard as he hugged Brad tight] No... No, its just... I'm... Ur... Ur not doing this bcoz u feel sorry for me...? For being obligated bcoz I hv ur baby...? :(
Brad: No...I just...really love you... :)
Peepers: Bt why me...? I... I still don't get it... :(
Brad: There's just... a lot about you I can't resist... I really want you being part of my life, forever and a day. :$
Peepers: Evn... Evn aftr all we've been thru, wat I put u thru...? Evn wen... I look like this...? [gestured at his one arm situation, his heart still full of doubts on his own end] U... U won't regret it...? U won't get tired of me n leave me...? Or take our baby away...?
Brad: (shake) I don't regret anything at all...
Peepers: ..... ;( [hugged him tight again, burying his face on his chest] ...Yes, yes, I will marry u. I'll be ur wife, the mother of ur babies, as much as u want... I do... ;(
Brad: :) (embraced him back, rocking him gently)
Peepers: [sniffled in his arms for a bit before calming down, then looked at the both of them] Maybe we should clean up. We've made a mess of ourselves, eheh... :$
Brad: We sure have. :$
Peepers: (giggle) Carry me to the bathroom? [cuddled close to him]
Brad: (chuckle) As you wish, my princess. (lifts him in his arms and heads for nearest bathroom)
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