The moment Ray walked into the door, Ash knew what was wrong. Still he waited for the other to admit it before he tried to do anything.
“Dad, I don’t feel well.” Each word came out as if forced from his lips, and Ash sighed.
“Oh, sweetheart, it looks like you caught it too.”
Ray nodded slowly but didn’t move away from the door-frame. He didn’t trust himself to move right then with how his stomach was rolling. His face turned a disturbing shade of green, and Ash leapt into action, quickly grabbing a trash bin. Thankfully, it didn’t yet seem to be needed.
“I’m going to take you to our room. I’m sure Bright would love the company.”
Bright, who had been taking the opportunity to catch up on his reality tv shows since his own encounter with the epidemic, was not entirely surprised to see Ash returning to their bedroom with their son and a trash bin rather than the tea he had gone to
“And you were the only one who could take him?” Ray asked in disbelief staring at the toddler waddling around the playpen that had been set up in their living room. Bright kept one on hand for whenever clients had bring their children. Ray had thought it disappeared whenever it wasn’t in use, but apparently he had been wrong about that.“No one had time to look after him at the base,” Ash replied from the kitchen where he was putting together a snack for their visitor. Ray really hoped he was a visitor anyway.“I thought you told Papa you weren’t going to be bringing home work anymore.”Ash handed the still unnamed child a sippy cup of juice and placed a bowl of cheerios within his reach, seemingly unconcerned about the cereal being spilled. The child immediately plopped his hand in and began shoveling dry cereal into his mouth, and yeah okay that was cute. Still, why did he have to be there. Ash glanced up at Ray.
Ray was mentally sorting through just how he had been talked into yet another night at the club. Oh yeah, it had started with a bet about how long he could last at the club and if he lost he had to let Bright pick his outfits out for a week. He could only imagine the sequined and neon monstrosities that would await him if that happened.Ash and Bright were seated on the center couch as if they were kings on their throne overseeing their court. They were surrounded by a group of their more casual friends, who all seemed coupled off for the night. Not interested in sitting in the middle of what was quickly becoming a rather intense make-out session. Earlier they had at least both been networking with their surrounding crowd. Ray, who was holding his own court a little ways off on a matching couch, had been doing a bit of networking of his own, trying to get familiar with more people in order to better perform his future leader role. He at least already knew some of their names.
“What’s this?” Ash asked holding up a book that had seemingly found its own way to their coffee table.Bright glanced over. “That is an old legend actually about the Great One, an ancient man who sacrificed so much to save this world that he fell under a sleeping curse.”“And what happened to him?”“Well, when the book was written he was still under the curse. According to the story, he will wake one day. In the meantime, his body has been hidden away, and a fierce warrior stands guard to kill any who dare to threaten him, and both of them suck in their age when cruse only then they will get older.”“Is the legend true?”Bright shrugged. “As far as I know, to most people, it’s just a bedtime story to inspire all the little boys in the world. There are very few technology with the power to do what the legend says this one did, but it’s always a possibility. Did you g
Bright found his husband peeking into their son’s bedroom.“There you are,” he murmured and pressed a kiss against Ash neck. “I woke up, and you weren’t there.”“I’m sorry. I just-,”“You wanted to check on him,” Bright finished. “Would you like for him to sleep in our room again?” Since Ash return, he had been reluctant to let anyone out of his sight. His first night back had resulted in a slumber party when after nearly everyone had left, Man continued to feel an unnerving sense of loneliness coming through his brother's face. He had called everyone and made them return. The next night had everyone dwindling out leaving only Man and Type as guests in the mansion, and then the third night was just Man. After that there had been two nights of Ray sleeping in their room with Ash tucked in the middle. It was their first night back to the normal sleeping arrangements.Ash sho
Ray peeked out quietly from his hiding space on the patio. He had managed to get the cameras set up at the perfect angles, and for good measure, he had even had Michael over to lend a hand. The same Michael, who was currently hiding next to him and doing a horrible job of suppressing his excitement.“Do not ruin this,” Ray warned half-heartedly. He knew Michael couldn’t help but be excited. After all, he had been absent the first time as well through no fault of his own.“Here they come!” Michael said gleefully, and he and Ray both darted down behind the bushes. Ray had been working with Ash for weeks on the plan after his dad had pulled him aside and asked for his advice. It had been an ongoing game of sorts. Bright had nearly been driven mad by not being told what it was that Ash was planning. Every morning started with Bright proposing a new idea, and Ash only replying “you’ll see” before launching into a new topic altogether. It had taken every
Ray stormed through the door with Ash following behind him. “Your husband is ridiculous!” the daylighter exclaimed to Bright while heading straight to his room. A string of Spanish curses followed, several of which Bright hadn’t been aware even existed.“Do I want to know?” Bright asked Ash, who stood just inside the doorway twisting his hands through his hair.“I might have grounded him, and he might be taking it badly.”Bright eyes widened. “You grounded him?”“I couldn’t think of anything else. He, Man, and Michael nearly got themselves killed with that stunt they pulled today.” Ah yes, the three of them had decided that they just had to ambush the horde of something as soon as they found them rather than calling for backup and waiting for three minutes for the rest to get there. They had all come out with minor injuries, but that had been purely from a combination of luck and from
Ray blinks, and Sammy transforms from a sweet little seven year old to an incredibly cunning fourteen year old. That’s not really how it happens, but that’s how it feels. One day he’s helping her to color in her coloring books, and the next she’s engaging him in debates about literature and movies. She’s nearly grown to the point that he can stop looking at her as a child he cares for and instead look at her as a trusted friend. Or well, maybe not so much a trusted friend as a friend that will possibly drive him up the wall as Bright had once (and still on occasion) managed to do.Sammy over at their mansion. Seth, Bright, and Ash are in the living room chatting over after dinner cocktails and have left the “kids” to entertain themselves. It’s an old habit from back in the days when Ray would be asked to escort Sammy off to another room to keep her out of earshot of the “adult conversations”. Their excuse back then had been that he was the only one capable of hearing the conve
Sammy loves her giant family filled with Bright, Ash, Ray, Ash family, Jace, a couple of small kids, the occasional citizen, and people who fit into a mix of those categories or none of them at all. However, her absolute favorite person in her family (with the exception of her dad who is totally her BFF to the point of them putting those Gilmore Girls to shame) is Ray. She owes him big time for agreeing to enroll in the same school as her, so that she wouldn’t have to suffer through high school alone. He had agreed to give it one year. (Seth, Bright, and Ash had been for it, and once Sammy had given him The Look, Ray had given in without much of a fight.) Sammy, however, knows that if she plays her cards right that he’ll likely remain for the full four years. Her first goal though is just to get both of them through their first day.“Dad!”Seth appears at the doorway of Sammy bedroom and raises one perfect eyebrow. “You bellowed?”Sammy gives him a sheepish grin. “
Three years later:-Bright loved being a dad.He did.And he loved his little Leo and precious Sammy. His blue ringed octopus.But sometimes he wished the little rascal had Samantha temperament.It was one of those nights where Ash was out late on work and Bright had been left by himself with the kids. He had hoped he would be able to use this time to catch up on an entire season of Rupal Drag Race that he was behind on. But Samantha was not making that very likely.Sammy had been sat quietly for the better part of an hour, practicing different hairstyles on Bright. He was very s
Type ended up in base up an hour later, being ok for an hour before heading to the base to grab his things. He packs all of his belongings quickly and texts Michael so that he can come help her. A door in his bedroom and Michael comes out with Man, each grabbing multiple boxes. Type grabs his ast few bags and follows them, letting the door close behind hom. He was grateful that no one went looking for hom, the dress he wearing does not appropriate for base beacuse they have to follow dresscode whatsoever. Type hasn't taken it off yet since his stomach is still bothering him horribly. He starts to unpack his things in what Man said was his new room now and gets into a rhythm.Michael heads to the Jia to get Richard settled and bright all his things, glad that Jia had a room ready for Richard as well and she taking care of him till Type will be fine . He gathers the last of his things and enters his new room, which Man made sure had no one disturb them.
Leo starts to cry silently and Ash leaves the room with him, not wanting to yell and also to calm down the crying Little boy. Bright looks furious and gestures for them both to sit. They both comply and Michael looks at Bright"Is Leo is not doing well?" "HOW COULD EITHER OF YOU JUST BARGE INTO MY HOME AND- Wait what did you say?" Bright looks at them both in shock. Michael rubs the back of his neck. "Bright , Richard is also not felling well these days so we thought..." The other man eyes widen and he sighs."I am going to check on Leo. You both remain here and prepare to apologize to my baby." Bright leaves the room and walks to Leo Little boy room, where Ash is holding the crying boy in his lap."Shhh it's alright. Daddy's got you everything will be alright." Ash continues to rub comforting circles in the boy's back as Bright kneels beside them. Leo has calmed down but he still needs the comfort, even if it's not for long. Bright runs a hand through the
"I don't know Melo... I mean... I know they are starting a new life but is this really necessary?""Now Lilly, this is simply something to help you guys with your stress and anxiety with starting over and having to change everything in your life. It is not necessary but I recommend it, going young lady." Melo looks at the young girl, who is nervously looking at other man hand, she is just fourteen and it's better if anyone takecare of her.Lilly lost her parents in gang war so her uncle amd want to takecare of her the year before and is still only a teenager. She scared to death of what she knows and the moment she find out she have to live with her uncle aunt but it's best and Melo trust the other couple, he is leader, and he don't want things would only get worse inside his gang.After taking care of Lilly Melo look towards a last child, a three year old who also lost his family. Their work is to protect others but sometimes they can't even protect
Man and Jace had some gang issues in the other side to deal with, Michael had to take care of some things with Ray, Seth and Bright has to deal with some Black dragon gang things, and all white gang members were needed at the base, meaning that Pandora and Leo was having a day with their parents in the base again.Leo is playing with Samantha and others while Sia feeds her baby while speaking with Ash in his office. Type comes in without warning and walks out right after.“Sorry!” “I don’t care dude just come in.” Type walks back and tries not to look at Sia chest. He focuses on Ash, who decides to make it so his face is beside his feeding daughter. Type rolls his eyes and shakes his head, Sia laughs.“I came to tell you that Jones is here and needs you to address the base. I would say have Sia stay in here with Pandora but him and the other high level representative are demanding all white gang members be in the room.” “Of course he di
Bright and Ash returns to the living room to Leo kneeling so that his messy diaper doesn't press against his skin. Ash gets closer and his eyebrows shoot upwards, the smell hitting him first. "Well good thing to know that this brand holds well. I think that is smart to change you this time, darling." Leo diaper looks like if he moves, the diaper will either leak or pop off. "At least you're cleaned out and healthier at this point." Bright takeout new dipear and change Leo and Leo is in a clean diaper now. The toddler notices and sits comfortably on the floor, reaching out for Bright as well. "Papa cuddle?" The other man smiles and lifts him into his arms.Ash strokes Leo hair and kisses his head. Bright yawns slightly and buries his face in Bright neck. "I think my darling boy needs a nap about now." Leo shakes his head while Bright sways gently, walking towards the bedroom with a pacifier in the hand not supporting Leo.Bright gently lies Leo down in the center
Man continues to pace the living room, feeling anxious. Bright sent everyone a text saying that Sia is having the baby so his living room is packed. Type takes Man hand, making her stop. "Relax, brother." "Why is it taking so long?! Is this normal?!""Man, calm down. Remember how long I was in labor with Win? It takes time, she may not be ready to give birth just yet." Jia strokes Win hair with one hand and is holding Jace hand with her other. She's feeling anxious as well but is attempting to remain calm. Jace strokes the top of her hand with his thumb and looks at Micheal and Type."How's Ash doing?" Man puts a hand over his head. "He's anxious, stressed, excited, and I can see that his is ok you know." Michael looks at him. "Most likely that's the hand holding Sia." There's a collective nod. The group can hear Sia yell in pain once from her room.Bright wipes off Sia forehead, she's sweating like crazy. Ash continues to hold her hand and just talk
About a month later, Ash and Sia are going through some reports while she eats her third apple in the past five minutes. Ash just watches her eat it nonstop and laughs a little. "Fuck you I'm having such a strong craving for fruit and these taste fucking amazing." Ash laughs a bit more. "Good to hear, I'll let Bright know that he should stock up on them." "No because I have to be in the mood for it like yesterday with those weird chips." Ash nods and steals a bite, earning a whine from the pregnant woman. "Mean! You see this?! Your stupid dad is stealing my food!" She's stroking her belly as she talks.Ash can no longer contain it and bursts into a fit of laughter. Sia glares at him playfully until she gasps in shock. Ash is immediately silent and looks at her shocked expression in concern. "What? Are you okay? What happened?" She looks at him without saying a word and grabs his hand, placing it on her belly. Ash immediately freezes as he feels something move agai
Two weeks after the discussion, Leo is in his little world all happy. He didn't feel down the entire two weeks to ensure that he will stay good for an entire week and Ash worked his ass off, he generally avoids forcing himself to do all work but he knew it was good for him and Leo to get this time. The moment that Ash complete his work , he cried for Bright and Ash since he was alone.Both adults ran in and saw the crying Little boy on the floor, rubbing his eyes and in obvious need of a change. Bright has him take him and change him and put the diaper and new cloths as Ash calms him down. Once Leo is in all ready and clam down , Ash changes his clothes quickly and holds him to his chest once he's clean. He stops crying and just looks up at Ash.Ash smiles at him and hands him to Bright. He looks confused at his husband as he bounces the baby in his arms. "I need to do one last thing on a quick report and make him a bottle. You can watch h