"Mats! Why are you still standing there by yourself!" Ned greeted Matilda at the door, "I got confused by your maid for a sec." she replied.
"Are you alone? Didn't you say Socorro and the others were coming with you? where are they?" Ned asked, "Still on the road, I think? they'll be here soon." Matilda replied, "Hey, where's Garrick...I kinda wanna see him." she added asking.
"I don't know if we should wake him up, he's still asleep in my bedroom." Ned replied.
"Still Asleep huh? getting between your legs must've exhausted the poor man! You do have a better stamina now than you did back in Derora!" Matilda said smirking.
"Stop teasing me girl, I can't believe what I've done yesterday!...I keep feeling like I've just rushed through everything!"
"And It's no surprise! You actually held back quite the time! I honestly applaud you for waiting this much, Neds.
Remember back in Derora? you guys kissed the first day you met, and slept together the day after."
"Things are different now, there's many changes that are happening and our situations are different from before." Ned said, "Yeah, I think that's a good sign! Maybe This Time history won't repeat itself since a lot of things has changed." Matilda replied.
"Anyways, Let's just get inside already!" Ned said dragging Matilda with him.
"Btw, Is Henrietta still here?"
"Yeah, everyone from yesterday are still here.
I just made them go to the living room to clean the mess they made from partying, so don't be too surprised when you see the state of the living room."
"I see...So that lady long hair that looks like Garrick, is still here too, cleaning with them?"
"Yeah, she's Garrick's Mother...How did you know she's here?"
Blinking twice, "Who's mother?! wait, the extra woman in the picture is Garrick's supposedly dead Mother?!" Matilda Asked surprised.
"Picture? what picture?" Ned Asked, "Muriel sent a group picture from yesterday's party." Matilda replied.
Sighing, "So that's how you know...well yeah she's mommy dearest and her name is Rapunzel, and somehow she was revived." Ned said.
"Re-WHAT?!"
"Brought back to life, as in she was dead but somehow she came back to life again.
Also, you're not gonna believe who's behind her return."
"Who?!"
"My father."
Matilda's eyes went wide open and she stopped walking for a moment, "This is officially, a nightmare.
Ain't no way that fucker is behind this." She said.
"He has Rapunzel under his control somehow, trust me...i recognize his work of evil anywhere and anytime.
So far we think she's safe now that she's wearing Tacito's protective earrings, but we're really not sure, since he hasn't made any move we're aware of yet." Ned replied, "Come with me and see for yourself." he Added guiding her inside the living room.
When the two made it to the living room, They found that everyone has already started working together to clean the mess from yesterday's party.
"Muriel, Tacito don't exhaust yourselves, we can take care of things if you're too tired." Thorn said, "Just because I am with a child, does not mean I cannot do anything!" Muriel replied.
"Are you sure? this is quite the mess!" Yurei said, "If we can...Party like we...did last night...we can also...clean this mess." Tacito replied, "Besides...we can't just...sit all day...we have to...move our bodies...at some point." He added.
"Btw, are you still going to practice Martial-arts?" Yuri asked, "Right! you two are like fighting experts, wouldn't this pregnancy stop you from continuing your martial-arts?!" Jade said.
"I haven't made...a decision yet...I don't know...with this new...body of mine." Tacito said.
"As for me! I have decided to temporarily give-up on martial arts until this pregnancy ends." Muriel replied.
"Really? wow that decision must've took you some serious guts Muriel." Matilda spoke-up as she approached them, "Hey look! it's our Aunt!" Jade said jokingly.
"Don't call me that, it makes me feel old." Matilda chuckled, "Btw, congratulations gurl you found someone, even if it's Yuri." She added.
"Considering the circumstances, I won't take what you just said as an insult." Yuri replied, "Matilda...good morning." Tacito said, "Good morning Taci!"
"You seems in a good spirit Matilda, I am glad." Muriel said, "Me too, I am happy to see you smiling." Faunus said.
"That's big M For ya!" Thorn said fist bump Matilda, "Big M? cool nickname!" Matilda replied.
"Took you long enough to finally show-up, Matilda!" Yurei said, "Sorry for worrying you guys, yesterday was tough on me." Matilda replied, "Hey, don't apologize, we understand, it wasn't easy." Jasper replied.
"Hey Matilda, I hope you're really feeling better." Henrietta said.
"I'm okay, for now...Thanks." Matilda replied making Henrietta smile.
"It's weird meeting you Matilda, but I'm glad I got the chance." Rapunzel said smiling as well, "Likewise...I guess." Matilda replied while raising a skeptic eyebrow, "Anyways, how come you decide to give-up on martial-arts?" She asked Muriel.
"I was about to ask that!" Ned said, "Muriel and I had a deal, If he postponed practicing dangerous sports, I'll start attending anger management classes, with a group." Thorn said.
"You don't say? You in group sessions?" Jade said, "Why did you make it sound like a miracle?" Thorn asked.
"I'm more surprised that he realized he has anger management issues." Jasper joked.
Annoyed, "You also need something like that Jasper, cuz you clearly got issues man." Thorn replied.
"We made such deal because we want the best for each other, and we cannot do that unless we both cooperate." Muriel replied, "Although I will miss fighting for the next few months." He added pouting.
"Cheer-up beautiful, Being physically active unlike what most people think, is actually good during pregnancy.
But martial-arts and other contact and straining sports can be really dangerous, especially for someone carrying more than one baby.
So In case you and Tacito ever wanted to exercise, I suggest yoga or swimming." Faunus said.
"Or walking! I did that one a lot." Ned said.
"You guys are really something, getting upset over not doing sports.
If I was pregnant I wouldn't leave my bed, that's for sure!" Jasper replied.
"Why am I not surprised? I don't think I ever saw you exercise." Yurei replied, "I'm in perfect shape, besides I'm always too tired to workout everyday, I'm busy being a successful entrepreneur if you recall." Jasper replied smugly.
"Speaking of work, Have you decided whether you will work for me again Yurei?" Faunus asked.
"Yeah, no thanks.
I've finally made-up my mind about what's best for me and Tacito and since I can cook and I can clean, I'm gonna officially go back to being a househusband." Yurei replied proudly while smirking at an annoyed Jasper.
"Oh really Yurei?...are you okay...with such arrangements?" Tacito asked.
"Of course! I want this, unless you want something else?" Yurei said, "I want what...you wany Yurei...your happiness Cariño." Tacito replied before giving Yurei a surprise peck on the lips that made Yurei's face turn deep red.
"AWWIE! You two are So adorable!" Muriel awwed, "That's my son!" Thorn replied chuckling.
"I can't believe we knew them as kids, now they kiss and stuff." Matilda said, "They actually grew-up better than I expected them to do, they've been through so much, I'm glad they have their love to make things better." Ned replied.
"Why do I feel warm all of the sudden?...this is weird." Yuri said, "Hehe, just embrace it! you're probably feeling happy for your kid." Jade replied.
"See how real parents behave? they feel happy that their kid is in love, they don't try to steal their lover." Rapunzel said to Henrietta, "Oh Jesus Christ Woman I told you! I didn't mean for things to end-up this way!
I didn't know Ned was dating someone, let Alone know that he was dating my kid!" Henrietta replied frustrated, making Ned and Jade snigger.
Faunus watched silently the Many reactions to Tacito's and Yurei's cute moment, but he was surprised when he looked at Jasper, and found him smiling at Yurei and Tacito.
"I guess in the end, Yurei is a better person than me." Jasper whispered to himself.
"My love? can I borrow you for a moment?" Faunus asked, "Huh? Sure." Jasper said following him outside the living room.
Since everyone was focusing on Yurei and Tacito, No one noticed Jasper and Faunus leave.
But few moments after they left, Nashoba entered the living room, grabbing the attention towards himself.
Everyone was surprised by Nashoba's rather striking looks, "My apologies for intruding Big brother." He said going directly to Ned, "Nash! are you done?" Ned asked, "Not exactly, I have something to tell you." He replied.
Then suddenly, "Who's this child...was he here...all the time?" Tacito asked quietly but the short Mage heard it.
Hearing the word 'Child' pissed Nashoba off and he immediately shouted, "WHO THE HELL SAID THAT?! I'M NOT A KID! I'M JUST SHORT!"
"Hey take it easy Man!" Thorn was surprised by his sudden outburst, "I apologize for... assuming you're a...child." Tacito said feeling flustered.
Nashoba was seriously angry but the moment he realized it was Tacito who assumed his age and laid eyes on the apologetic Omega, his eyes went wide open.
"Nash? are you alright?" Ned asked, Nashoba didn't answer, he just approached Tacito and Looked-up at him since Tacito was way taller than him, "What are you?! You're like...so beautiful! YOU'RE EXACTLY MY TYPE!" He said enthusiastically.
"WHAT?!" everyone was surprised, especially Yurei.
"Umm...thank you sir...for the compliment?" Taco replied shyly, "That voice of yours! So sweet and sexy at the same time!" Nash said.
"EXCUSE ME?!" Yurei shouted but Nash ignored him and grabbed Tacito's hands in his, "Sir...What are you...doing?!" Tacito's cheeks heated-up in embarrassment.
"My name is Nashoba! I'm sorry about screaming earlier and Please, call me Nash!
What is your name my crimson-eyed beauty?!" Nashoba's asked charmingly.
"I'M RIGHT HERE?!" Yurei shouted again but got ignored by Nashoba, while everyone else watched.
"Nice to meet...you Nash dear!...My name is...Tacito!"
"Don't answer him Taci!" Yurei said.
"Tacito! Such beautiful name! I take it that you're a mated omega." Nashoba said earning few surprised gasps from everyone.
"Wait...Can you tell...if I'm mated?" Tacito asked, "Unfortunately sugar, I can.
You're mated to this loud Ass Chestnut-haired young man that has been screaming in my ears." Nashoba said while casually pointing at Yurei.
"If you fucking knew, then why flirt with my MAN?!" Yurei questioned angrily.
"Oh please! how can you see someone this gorgeous and not shoot your shot?! Do you know how lucky you are!" Nashoba replied.
It made Yurei's blood boil, "He's mated and he's double your height YOU PIPSQUEAK!" He shouted again.
Annoyed, "Tacito honey, How long have you been mated to this...Creature?" Nashoba asked, "Over 60 years...we're actually immortals." Tacito replied.
"Oh immortals! like big brother! that's amazing, also 60 years? I take it you two are married long ago?" Nashoba asked.
"No...he proposed only...recently on my... birthday." Tacito replied, "Taci baby stop talking to him!" Yurei begged.
"EXCUSE ME?! HE WAITED 60 YEARS TO PROPOSE?!" it was Nashoba's turn to shout, he then turned with a dark look on his face towards Yurei who gulped in return.
"You were mated to this breathtaking Omega for 60 years! and you only proposed RECENTLY?!
I would've had a family of 10 kids by the very first ten years of mating! JUST HOW CRUEL CAN DESTINY BE?!" Nashoba shouted making Tacito blush at his words.
Embarrassed beyond saving, Yurei just ran out of the living room, and Tacito immediately followed him, "Yurei!...please wait!"
"Nashoba, that was uncalled for." Ned scolded him, "Sorry big brother, he really pissed me off." He replied.
"Umm, what just happened?!" Matilda asked.
How many times have people told you you’re beautiful? I guess it’s not enough.
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