The Morning After

Leaving Taka's room and Emily organized her thoughts, making her way toward the living room, where Taka's family were quietly waiting impatiently.

Replaying the events of her mind. The talk with Taka still feeling surreal, she couldn't help but feel happy yet, a little sad. Taka was a miracle. A miracle that was gifted with an intellect possibly surpassing all, yet at the same time cursed with a secret only he knew.

Now she knew his secret too.

Knowing all he was shouldering. She couldn't help but feel the urge to tell his parents but she knew she couldn't. He didn't want them involved and she didn't want to break his trust.

Whatever he was planning, probably wasn't safe and could possibly affect his family if she wasn't careful. Not to mention, the comment Taka had made. He referred to himself as a monster. She couldn't help but shiver as she remembered the look in his eyes. Obviously, something bad was going to happen or had already, but for one reason or another, Emily knew Taka would be fine.

Maybe because she knew the truth.

Taka really was a monster. A monster in the sense that he was far beyond what should exist on earth. So much of a monster in fact that he made even Einstein appear third-rate and not so impressive.

Still thinking about his mystical eyes and beautiful face she couldn't help giggling to herself. After filling Taka's parents in on what was going to happen, they agreed immediately. Being the poor family they were, they knew this would be an amazing opportunity for Taka's future. Not only that but they knew that the research institute that Doctor Harper worked at was highly advanced and had near-infinite funding from both the government and multiple private investors.

Emily told them she'd arranged everything already; which surprised the Everlast's.

Though they couldn't help but wonder why the Doctor had taken such an interest in their son.

From what they knew Taka was an ordinary young lad, well that was if you took what happened a little earlier off the table.

Due to Taka's quick thinking and actions, his family had no recollection of what had happened earlier on in the day. Otherwise, he'd have no idea how to explain, how he'd managed to kill thirteen adult males while been completely uninjured.

With all arrangements made Emily bid the family farewell.

Returning from whence she came.

For the rest of the night, no one bothered him.

Both he and Fen were able to sleep soundly, returning to their blissful dream worlds.

-

Morning came.

Taka awoke only to fine Fen snuggled up to his face.

Sitting up slowly he gently stroked Fen's little head.

Feeling her head gently stroked she woke growling softly.

Noticing Taka sitting up and smiling, all of her worries evaporated and with a jump she was back in his arms.

"Morning Taka."

"Morning Fen"

"Hungry!" Fen stated.

"Hmm, me too. Let's go get breakfast."

With a nod the pair of them proceeded toward the kitchen.

Reaching the kitchen Taka realised his family were all already awake and in the middle of making a big breakfast.

Noticing Taka, his father smiled.

"You're awake?"

"Hmm, what's with the big breakfast?"

"Well, you've got a big day ahead of you, so we thought a big breakfast would keep you fed up longer, besides I'm sure Fen is hungry too?"

"Oh, I guess you're right."

With a brief pause, he continued.

"Thanks for cooking for Fen."

His father nodded before looking at Fen.

"Son, you never said where you found her?"

Surprised by the sudden question.

"Oh right I never did, did I? I found her in the forest or more accurately she found me. She was being attacked by a pack of wolves. Obviously she couldn't defend herself so I saved her."

His father froze before letting out a sigh. He thought to himself.

'Thankfully I asked him on my own, otherwise, it would have been a nightmare if Becky and his mother found out.'

Knowing what his son had done for the family, he wasn't surprised by this latest revelation.

"I'll speak to your mother about letting Fen stay."

"Really? You will?" Taka asked in excitement.

"Of course, but you need to keep her under control. She obviously can't stand anyone but you."

"I understand Dad. . . . Thank you."

"Its fine already." His father smiled.

Finally sitting down to eat breakfast Taka asked Fen what she wanted which shocked his family.

After he asked she answered.

"Meat, meat, meat, meat!"

To everyone else, all they heard was several barks but Taka laughed and simply passed Fen some of the meat on the table which Fen proceeded to happily gobble up.

Stunned by the sight of him talking to Fen his families eyes nearly popped out of their heads.

His father was the first to regain composure, followed by Becky and then his mother.

Finishing breakfast Taka realised he had no idea how he was getting to the research institute Emily worked at.

He decided to ask his father.

"Hey Dad, did Doc tell you how I was getting there today?"

"Didn't she tell you?"

"Possibly but after everything that happened yesterday I think I may have forgotten"

"ahaha don't worry son Doctor Harper is sending a car to pick you up shortly"

"Really?"

Letting out a sigh of relief he realised that Emily had thought of everything.

Surprised by the sudden revelation.

A smile crept onto his face.

Minutes passed the car arrived.