A/N: Just warning you: this fic probably makes absolutely no sense. Or, at least minimal sense. It's supposed to. I was just thinking about Tucker, and how his mind would work. Because everyone knows he's seriously messed up. So this fic, as a result is...strange, to say the least. But the title just sort of struck me, and I had to write something. Let me know what you think.
Lullabye for a Broken Life
…Brown pigtails, bright green eyes. A brilliant smile, full of baby teeth…
…A tiny shrill voice, shouting with joy. Countless drawings that line the walls…
Nina.
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Hush, little darling
It'll be alright
I'll bring you back
I'll save your life
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I'll see your shining face again
I'll see you laugh and play again
I won't make the same mistakes again
Everything will be okay again
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…Childish shrieks, the flash of alchemy. A terrible howling in his ears…
…A shaggy chimera, half dog, half child, breathing noisily in a corner…
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Hush, little darling
Now daddy's here
I'll drive away the nightmares
I'll wipe away the tears
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I'll see your shining face again
I'll see you laugh and play again
I won't make the same mistakes again
Everything will be okay again
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…A whine. A pant. A large, dark-skinned hand. A plea…
…A splash of blood, a dark stain on red brick walls. Nothing but a memory…
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Hush, little darling
Don't be afraid
Even though you're gone now
Everything will be the same
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
I'll see your shining face again
I'll see you laugh and play again
I won't make the same mistakes again
Everything will be okay again
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…A lifeless doll, large green eyes like glass. Limp, pale limbs…
…A transmutation, failed. A dream defeated…
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Hush, darling. Hush, Nina. Everything's okay. I've got you back again.
We're together now-- Nina and Daddy. Just like before.
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…A broken doll and two shattered lives…
…Hush, now. If no one makes a sound, maybe things will be alright…
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