MAIN COURSE IN FATHERHOOD • CHAPTER I: Meet the Chef •
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The set was Ready. The Camera men are on Position, the Assistant manager was yelling that recording was about to start. As The interviewer reviews the Script, a Man hums, Paitently sitting as he stirred the Glass of Grape Lemonade on his Hand. His irritation slowly rising as he quietly counted Numbers, The set was Noisy, but soon it'll quiet down once the Interview starts.
"Calm yourself, It'll be over soon" He mumbled, taking a small sip from the Glass. Then, the lights dimmed and only the Main light on the set was Open, the Interviewer walks in, looking Fanciful than before. As the 1st Camera zooms in, The staff on set immediately leave as the Interviewer sits on their Chair, opposite of Him.
"Lights, Camera- Roll!"
A snap of the Clapperboard was heard, and the Interview begins.
"Good evening Benito city, and to all around The world- This is your wonderful Raven Host, JULIA WINGBAREN, and today we have a Special guest in our Show; CELEBRITY PRIME- It's none other than Benito City' own Infamous, World wide known, and a Reciever of a 3 star DIAMOND review—"
The Lights move to the Man. He gives a small smile and waves, "Sir GUANYU DE FLORES!" A ambience of a Round of Applause, with a mix of Cheering played. As it dies down, the 2nd camera zooms in and Julia leans towards Guanyu. "Good evening Mr. Flores, tell us, How do you feel to be on This show??" She asked, her Feathers fluffing as she purred. Guanyu hummed, smiling as he sipped his Glass.
"Evening aswell Mrs. Wingbaren, and I must say, I'm quite pleased, It's not everyday to see you take Small time Celebrities in this Show" "Small time?? Oh, so humble Mr. Flores, You are a Big hit these days! With your current success in the Cooking world and Recieveing quite the Support of the Public, I'd say your a Big shot now!" Julia chuckled.
"Thank you, Mrs. Wingbaren" The 1st Camera zooms towards Julia, she gives a Smile. As she does her speech, Guanyu leans back into his chair and Sips his glass, Quietly remembering some Recipes he's yet to Make and Publicize. "-Now, Mr. Flores" He looks at Wingbaren, who, chuckled, "Sir, tell us, Rumor has it that you have a Big preparation for the Next Coronation of not only Princess Lavish, but also her Marriage to Duke Jamesworth, may we have a small peak of the plan??" She asked, enthusiastic. The Cameras zoom in on him, and he licks his lip, "I'm terribly sorry, but I cannot Disclose information for this Big and Long prepared celebration" He answered, finishing his Drink.
"My, A man of Secrecy, quite the Charm added" "Oh you flatter me Mrs. Wingbaren" The interview rolls on, some small breaks here and there, Overall, it wasn't as Pestering as the Previous Interviews he's handled. Once the whole thing was Done, He stands up, dusting his Robe as he took of out his Phone, dialing quickly a Number-
"Mr. Flores?" Julia called, Guanyu looks at her, her Eyes giving a worrisome glit, "Someone is calling for you, says it's Urgent" Guanyu curses under his Breath but Nods. Taking the Phone away from the Raveness, "Thank you, Juju" He smiled, Julia chuckled, "Not a problem Guanyu" She bids Farewell and walks off.
With a Heavy sigh, Guanyu answers the Phone from its Previous dial.
"De Flores speaking, Who is this??"
"Master Guanyu, you have a Family relative visiting"
Guanyu raised a Brow, What?
"What do you mean, Leopard?" He started to tap the wall, And his foot tapped impatiently. He closes his eyes, trying to calm himself, he feels the Way his Venom rolled inside his Mouth.
"It's Master Bloodthrust, he said he needs to Speak with you, Immediately"
Guanyu's eyes opened in shock, he looks up and covers his mouth in shock.
"Bloodthrust.. As in Ethanathos??"
"Yes sir, Ethanathos"
"Oh.. Well, I'm coming home soon, So, please Assist them"
"Yes sir, Come home whole and safe please"
"Of course Leopard, Farewell"
He hangs up and walks towards a staff member.
"Please, return this to Mrs. Wingbaren, tell her thanks"
"Oh! O-Of course Mr. Flores"
"Thank you"
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The limousine stops infront of a Townhouse. Gaunyu steps out and thanks the Driver, before immediately Bolting towards his home.
Once he reaches the Front door, Leopard was already there. He smiled towards the White Feline, "Hello Leo" "Evening to you too, Master Guanyu" Guanyu's face immediately turns grim, "Where's BT?" "Inside sir, and he has someone Accompanying him" The Reptilian nods, before entering his Home.
Upon entrance of the Lobby, he immediately spots the Gingerhead he's informed of, He smiles, and opens his arms wide.
"How's my FAVORITE in-law doing?!~" He yelled. BT flinched and looked at him, immediately Glaring at Guanyu, Guanyu pouts as he walks towards him. "My, still not a Social Butterfly dear In-law?" "Shut up, you'll wake her up" Guanyu's eyes widen as he smirked.
"A Mistress I see?~" "No-" BT flinched again and looks down. He shushed whoever was on his Lap, and that made Guanyu more Curios about who the Vampire brought.
"BT, who's that?" Bloodthrust sighs, looking between him and his Lap, before moving aside to reveal-
A Bundle of Feathers.
".. Feathers?.."
Bloodthrust sighs, "Your dumb" He whispered. He Shakes the Feathers and the Feathers shook- slowly it unfolds and reveals-
"A CHILD?!"
The child fussed in their sleep. Bloodthrust glared and growled at Guanyu, who, got his mouth covered by Leopard, Bloodthrust carefully picks up the Child and slowly calms them down. As he rocked the child, Guanyu stared at the small Chick in Black- it was a Crow chick. Their black Feathers shiny, and clean, unlike a Raven's crest.
"Did you.. Kidnap that kid, or, did you.. OH MY TITAN DID YOU HAVE AN AFFAIR—"
"YOUR NOISY AS HECK!" Bloodthrust growled loudly. His Eyes glowing red, The child in his arms Laughs at the Sight, before booping his Nose.
"Silly Papa! No loosing your temper remember??" The child giggled, Bloodthrust takes a deep inhales and faces the small Chick. Nodding as the Chick moves to his shoulder and looks at Gaunayu.
"Hi! I'm UF!"
"UF.. What a peculiar Name, Well little Chick, I'm your Uncle Guanyu"
Leopard coughs as he looks at Guanyu. The Reptilian hisses in Annoyance and goes over the Couch to sit beside the Vampire, Leopard takes UF off Bloodthrust and walks away. Guanyu couldn't help but Coo at UF waving goodbye to her Father.
"So.." Guanyu promps a Elbow on the Couch. Bloodthrust sighs, leaning back and crossing his arms. "We're moving to Snowbloom" Guanyu' eyes widen, "I thought you liked it in Snowdenbrug?" "Yes but.. The Archivists arrived, and unfortunately, They spotted UF" Guanyu leans back, thinking, before slowly looking at The Vampire.
"UF.. Is she-"
"A Human, yes, She is"
Silence was met between Guanyu and Bloodthrust. After a while, Guanyu sighs, slumping on the Soft cushions as he tsked.
"Why don't you stay with me then?? You know that no one will suspect a Human in Benito City—" "Still, It's not safe here.. My only option is Snowbloom city" "But, that's a Year long journey.." "Not with the Pearl Train"
Guanyu's face paints worry. "You don't mean.." "I'll sneak in aboard with UF, I'll do anything to get to Snowbloom, Just so UF doesn't have to fear being a Breeding Machine or a Alliance slave to the Monarchy" Bloodthrust sighs. His claws growing, his irritation strong, Gunayu sighs as he pats Bloodthrust' shoulder.
"Don't worry, I-I'll help as best as I could"
".. Thank you"
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"So..." Guanyu looks at UF, she was currently watching a Cartoon show, "How did BT became your Pops??" He asked. Putting his head over his arms, UF hummed, "I met Papa when I was..." She lifted her hands, counting down her fingers until she held up only One hand left. "5 years old, Papa took me in!" Guanyu cocked a Brow, "Took you in??" "Yep! He took care of me when I was 5! I was alone by the street and he saw me all alone, so... He took me in!" She explained, before going back to watching.
Guanyu frowned, "That's.. concerning" He thought. He looks around before sitting beside UF, and laying down beside her. "Tell me, UF, How did BT raise you in Snowdenburg, your Human.. It's really cold there, even more so at Snowbloom" UF looks at Guanyu and hummed, "Well, Papa makes sure I leave with this on" She caresses her Coat of Feathers. It was a good disguise, It looked a lot like a real Crow' pinion, "Well, that's good to know" UF then looks at Guanyu, "I saw you on a Bill board.. Are you famous?" Guanyu slowly looks at UF and gasped dramatically.
"BT hasn't told me to you?!" Guanyu hissed, UF giggled and nodded. "Papa prefers not to talk about his Family, just so that There's not many problems" UF said. "No wonder I haven't heard of you" Guanyu pouted, UF giggles and starts a conversation with the Reptilian.
"UF??" UF looks up and Beams. "Hi Papa!" She yelled, "We'll be staying with Uncle Guanyu until we get to Snowbloom" BT said, removing his Outer coat. Folding it as he gave it to Leopard, "I'll go and Pick up your Luggages" "Thank you, Leopard" The Feline bows his head and walks off. "Yay! We're staying at Uncle Guanyu's home!!" UF cheered, Jumping around, Guanyu giggles at her excitement. "You two will be staying to a Near room by my Room, And I'll make sure our little Chick here gets some nice things" Guanyu cooed, ruffling UF' hair.
"Does this mean we'll go to Snowbloom soon?" "Soon dear, but for now, We'll be staying here" BT smiles, bending down to Pick up his daughter, "Thank you, Guanyu" He said.
"No problem, BT"
FIN
" Next chapter: • MEET THE DAUGHTER "