By ValerieRichards
Disclaimers: I don't own any characters, Marvel does.
Author's note: I only know about Valerie because I looked up Franklin online. I'm only guessing on the age difference between her and Franklin. In the story the kids are teens and the adults are in their forties since they're not that old when they have Franklin in the book.
Chapter 1: Family
Valerie Richards, the daughter of the famous Reed Richards and Susan Richards or Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman, only knew life a certain way. That way was with incredible superpowers. She had an almost-normal life. She had a mom, a dad, and an annoying/protective older brother. Her brother, Franklin or Frank, was four years older than her.
"FRANK! GIVE THAT BACK" she yelled at him.
"Val, you're acting like a 6 year old instead of a 15 year old" he told her teasingly. Valerie was jumping up and down trying to get her small notebook from Frank who was 8 inches taller than her.
"Stop it Frank! Give me it back" she continued to shout. Then, Reed came by and took the book out of his hands and gave it to Valerie. He sent a warning glare at Frank and Frank scurried away angrily. At dinner, the anger had died down and Frank and Valerie were friends again (it's strange how that always happens with siblings. ; ) It always happens with my family).
"So, did you learn anything new today Reed" Susan asked trying to get a conversation started.
"Not really" Reed said. The kids ignored their parents' conversation and began talking to each other. It was hard to get it going, but they did. At the end of the day, Frank came into Valerie's room and sat on the side of her bed. She looked up from her book.
"Frank? Y-You haven't done this since we were……." Valerie started. Franklin smiled.
"Kids" he finished. He bent down and hugged her. Then, he took the book from her and pulled the covers up over her shoulders.
"Goodnight Frank" Valerie said. Franklin kissed her forehead and turned the lights off.
"Goodnight Val" he told her. He left the room quietly and walked down the hall to his room. He climbed into his own bed and tried falling asleep. There was on problem, something was keeping him awake. When he finally closed his eyes, a precognition came to him.
"You can't save your precious baby sister now! It's too late" a voice hissed. It was a dark and stormy night. He and the voice were on top of a roof. They were very high.
"FRANK" Valerie's voice screamed. Then, she was dropped off the side and Frank tried to run. He screamed her name.
"Frank? Frank! Franklin Benjamin Richards" his father's voice called. Frank jolted upright screaming. He found himself covered in sweat and his whole family surrounded his bed. He was out of breath and crying.
"Dad" he whimpered. He searched around his family for Valerie. She was to his right, next to his father. He grabbed his sister and pulled her into a deep hug.
"Frank, what happened? Was it another vision" she asked. He nodded. Reed and Susan stayed, but hung around in the background to make sure he was alright. They knew that Valerie could handle this part.
"I want you to stay in my room tonight" Frank squeaked out. Valerie climbed into his bed and he put wrapped his arms around her tightly.
"What happened in your dream" she asked. He told them all his dream.
Chapter 1 is complete! Please R&R!