MAIN COURSE IN FATHERHOOD • CHAPTER II: Meet the Child •
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The next day came in and Guanyu stretches his arms. Slowly rising as he slips off bed, rubbing his Sleepy eyes, A yawn escapes his mouth as he slowly stands up and tiptoes to his Bathroom.
After a small wash and tooth brush, He comes out looking more Refreshed than before. Then his door opens, There stood a small Crow chick- wait-
"... A Little Crow??"
He muttered, kneeling down to her height. She smiles as she saw him, "Hi Uncle Guanyu!" She greeted, The Reptilian processes the sentence and remembered Last night's events. "Oh righhhttt" He whistled, he stands up and bends towards her height.
"Say little Chick, where's your Papa?" He asked, UF hums and looks at him. "He went out, said he wanted to Explore more of Benito City" "Ah, he's probably flying around.." Guanyu crossed his arms, walking out. UF follows him immediately after, Skipping after him since he walked pretty fast.
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"LEOPARD?!"
Guanyu yelled, looking around as he yelled for the Feline Butler's name.
UF stared at her Uncle, confused at his action, but nonetheless did the same. Calling out for Leopard, soon as they reached the Kitchen, there stood the Feline, with a Apron on and preparing Breakfast. A empty plate with smudged food crumbs left sat on the Table lone, Guanyu tsked.
"He left without even eating with us??" "Papa wakes up early so he can Leave early and come home early" UF interjected. UF easily climbs up the High chair by the counter, We'll, considering her Tall height for a Child, it was easy. Guanyu was amused, sitting beside her as he yawned and went through whatever was on his Tablet.
"Goodmorning Master Guanyu, I see the young Mistress has fetched you"
"Morning Leo.. Say, did BT leave anything behind? Any uh.." Guanyu looks at the child, Seeing how she simply looked at Leopard cooking. He Bit his lip, "Uh, Advice for how to take care of his little bundle of Joy?" "He said to simply make sure she's okay" Leopard replied. Guanyu hummed, putting down the tablet and smirking, planning to mess with the Kid for a short moment.
"Say.. Has your Father told you I'm a Snake?"
"Yes, why do you ask Uncle Guanyu??"
"Has he told YOU that I'm no ordinary Snake?~" He hissed, his eyes' slitting.
"Hmm.. He told me that your a No good Chef" Guanyu pulled back, looking offended at her Claim. "I- wha-" He stuttered, feeling Flustered, Leopard tried his best not to laugh whereas UF simply kicked her feet. Guanyu sighs, muttering to himself that who he was Facing was a Kid, not a adult he could easily Attack.
So, with a Heavy breath, he continues.
"Well.. Other than that, I have poison~" He purred, inching closer to UF. Who, looks at him, her innocent eyes staring at his Slit ones, "And..??" "This Poison, isn't easily healed when it's been Inserted into the body~ Almost impossible once it takes effect~" He hissed, a few sentences ended with a long hiss.
"Sir, please don't scare the Child"
"I'm simply warning her, Leopard~"
Guanyu chuckled, Pulling off and stretching his arms. "Thanks for the warning" UF said, Leopard comes to the Table and gives the two their breakfast, which consisted of Raw meat for Guanyu, and a some Eggs and cheese sandwiches for UF. "Enjoy breakfast" Leopard said, before walking off to continue his Duty around the house.
Guanyu slowly devours his meal, mostly on his Tablet to review his Schedule. Meanwhile, UF happily ate as she still kicked her feet along to a Imaginative rhythm in her kind.
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"So... What else do you do, UF??" Guanyu asked, looking at the child who was Drawing, "Besides Drawing, talking, sleeping, and eating, and watching TV that is.." He added. UF shrugged, "I like everything and anything, I just don't like... Staying still" UF inhales, "What I mean is, I hate not doing anything" UF explained. Guanyu hummed, looking at the clock as he sighed, "Be a Good girl to Leopard, I'm off to work-" "Could you please, stay the day?" UF Interrupted him, Guanyu was taken a back but shook his head.
"Sorry little Chick, can't do, I've been busy these past few weeks because of a Big, BIG celebration" He explains. UF pouts, but Nods, "B.. Be careful" She said, before going back to Drawing.
Guanyu sighs, but, Ruffles her hair before going out. Leopard appears and sighs, sitting beside the little Disguised chick, "What seems to be the problem, Mistress UF??" "I just hate being alone" UF said, Leopard nods, looking at her drawing. It was BT, in his.. Leopard shook his head, frowning, Did the Vampire ussually go berserk easily??
"Sir Leopard, Could you draw with me??" UF asked, snapping the Feline out of his trance, he nods and sits down beside her, and they started to Draw.
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The two find themselves in the Kitchen. Leopard was kneading the Paste awhile UF coated the sweet balls with Sugar. Leopard smiled, seeing UF go back and forth between Making more of the Paste and Coating, she seemed used to doing these Little treats, UF stretches her arms once she was done. Leopard hummed, impressed by the Two large trays full of Pastillias. "I didn't know Master Ethan could bake" "I taught Papa, actually, I love eating these in Snowdenburg" UF giggled, grabbing extra Paste and eating it off the Spatula.
"Once we put it in the Fridge, I'll clean this up" UF said, getting off her stool and grabbing the Tray. Leopard chuckled, amused, he Grabs the Other tray and helps the little Chick towards the Freezer room and they put the Sweets in.
"Now, I'll go-" "Nope! I'll be cleaning! I created the mess, Go and rest Sir!" UF squeaked. Leopard was taken a back, but chuckled fondly, ruffling her hair, "Master Guanyu could learn to act like you" "Nah.. He wouldn't wanna be me" UF frowned. "Why so, Mist- erm, UF?" Leopard asked, UF looks at her hands. "I'm a burden to Papa.. We always have to Move and stay hidden because of me" UF muttered, "Especially because of me.. I'm a Human, and Humans.. Their not treated best" UF added, suddenly starting to Pick her nails.
Leopard frowns, Grabbing the little girl's hands and kneeling down to her Level. "Master Ethan loves you, and I'm sure it's not a Burden for him, Master Ethan.. He rarely loves after loosing his Sister, but, He saw something in you, and I suspect you are his Current ball of Love and Happiness"
Leopard cups UF's face. Wiping some tears from her face, "I have yet to know much of You, so.. Please, Don't be so sad Little Chick" UF nods, wiping her eyes as she Goes to her stool again. "I'll start cleaning, Sir" She smiled, Leopard chuckled, patting Her once again before going off to Clean the rest of the House.
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"I'M HOME!" Guanyu yells. Kicking off some slime off his boots, Leopard tsked as he Walks in and takes Guanyu's coat off. "Leopard, where's the little Chickling, I have a gift for her" Guanyu smirked, holding up a Box, Leopard cocks a Brow but shrugs. "In the kitchen, eating some dessert" "Dessert— Hey- You made dessert without me???" Guanyu gasped in offense.
"UF, Master Guanyu is here" Leopard announced. UF came running out and Smiled at the Sight of the Reptilian Chef, "Hey there little Baby! How are you??" Guanyu smirked, bending down with his arms open wide. UF laughs and runs into his arms, "Hi Uncle Guanyu!!" She cheered, "I have a little gift for you my Little chicklet" Guanyu cooed.
Leopard carries in the Box and UF gasps. "Is it really for me??" "Yep! Don't tell your Papa though, We wouldn't wanna be in trouble~" Guanyu mischievously smiled. UF nods before going to the Box and opening it- and Gasping more when she took out-
A Long Dress, with Feather designs by the Collar, the color was a Crow's color with a Main accent of Dark Royal Blue. With Yellow stars on the bottom of the skirt.
"I love it! I love, love, love, looovveere it!!" UF cheered, hugging the dress close. "I love it! Thank you Uncle Guanyu!" She jumped in excitement, Guanyu and Leopard both share a Amused smile- when suddenly-
"I see you guys are.. Enjoying yourselves" Guanyu gulped and looked behind him- seeing the Vampire beside his Butler. And Guanyu prays silently, Leopard chuckles, Bloodthrust rolls his eyes, before going to his Daughter.
"Do you love it??"
"Yes Papa!"
"Alright, you can keep it"
"I- REALLY?!"
Both UF and Guanyu yelled in confusion, The two looking at each other before looking at Bloodthrust. Bloodthrust shrugs, but Nods, "Yes, I am serious" Guanyu gasps and Cheers, while UF twirls around, showing the dress to the Vampire.
Suddenly, a loud crash happens and immediately Leopard went on Alert. Guanyu and UF Paused in their celebration, meanwhile Bloodthrust groans, rubbing his Forehead in Annoyance.
"Ame, Thyst, please, if your gonna be Quiet, do it PROPERLY" He hissed, Suddenly, two figures walk in, both have Purple hair, in different styles, they were dressed in Tuxes but torn, and Bloody.
"Ame! Thyst!" UF cheered, running towards them, Ame Beams and kneels down and gets tackled down by the Little Chick. "Princess!" He giggled, hugging her tight and peppering her cheeks with kisses, Thyst smiles and Ruffles the Little girl's hair.
Guanyu and Leopard stared at the scene, before looking at Bloodthrust, who, shrugs. "You see, they were persistent and-" "Did you just adopt Teenagers right now??" "What- No! Their my butlers back at Snowdenburg!!" Guanyu scoffs, Looking offended. He looks between Leopard and Bloodthrust, Ethan looked Irritated, awhile Leopard didn't seemed to be bothered.
"Care to explain???" Guanyu asked, Ethan sighs and crosses his arms.
"Well... It all started This morning.."
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FIN
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