Author's Note: Hi everyone! So this is my very first Mary Poppins fanfiction in this website...please go easy on me! In fact, I wrote this fanfiction by pen about a year ago, and only now, I'm deciding to put it up on this website, so I hope you enjoy it! Looks like there aren't too many of these fanfics featuring the Banks' lately with all the Mary/Bert pairings, but I promise, there's a lot...I mean A LOT of Mary/Bert here, don't worry, plus hints of Michael/OC, Mr. Banks/Mrs. Banks and Jane/OC. In this story, the children are now all grown up as teens and the good news is ...Mary & Bert ARE married with kids in this story! This is pretty exciting for me to step into the Mary Poppins category since I've always been a fan of the movie and musical and I'm really happy to put my creativity into action by bringing this story to life. So, sit down, relax, and enjoy reading! Don't forget to REVIEW! They make my day!
Disclaimer: I own nothing. All rights belong to P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Company. Characters are based on the book (including places) and some Original Characters have been created.
Chapter 1: Whatever Happens
It's been many years since the Banks family have been stuck together, closer than close, having a strong relationship...after Mary Poppins came along, that is. Ever since she came along into their lives, George and Winifred Banks became a much happier couple and better parents to Jane and Michael. Things became better and better each and every time and every step of the way, what could possibly go wrong at 17 Cherry Tree Lane? Nothing. Nothing at all. Of course, the family remained happy and close, but many changes happened through the years. Major changes indeed. Some good, some not so good, but whatever happened, as long as their family was together, nothing could go wrong.
It was a lovely Saturday at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, the London air began to blow and sitting at the dining table was Mr. and Mrs. Banks, sipping their tea in the middle of a very serious discussion.
"Winifred?" asked Mr. Banks in a very serious manner.
"Yes dear? Is there anything wrong?" said Mrs. Banks in her usual calm and gentle tone.
"I was thinking...since Jane and Michael are now stepping out of their childhood, it's time we start letting them think about their future, don't you think?"
Mrs. Banks stayed speechless for a moment and though of her children. Jane was now a beautiful young eighteen year-old and Michael, a fine young man at seventeen. They were all grown up now, nearly ready to go out into the world and find their futures, and watch over themselves. No matter how hard Mrs. Banks tried to brush away the very though of her children all grown up, it could not escape her mind.
"What about it dear?" she said calmly.
"Well, since Jane and Michael are grown up now, I think they're ready enough to go out into the real world and..."
"-George! You're not sending the children away, are you?! You know how terribly that would upset me!"
Mrs. Banks could see where this conversation was heading. Jane and Michael were her only children and now, no longer kids but teens who were ready to face the world. Of course, she wished that they could never leave Cherry Tree Lane, but there really would come a time when the Banks children would leave the nest to spread their wings and fly.
As for Mr. Banks, he was fully aware of that and wished he never started the conversation. Whether they liked it or not, it was reality, but he would definitely not send the children away. It seemed like they loved them too much to let them go too soon.
"No Winifred, I'm not sending them away! I just want what's best for them,"
"I do too George, you know I do. But they're just so full of potential that their school would want to send them away!"
She was already very anxious for she knew that day would come where their children would be sent away because of their talents, meaning that they were both recommended to go to University. Far from home. Not just a local college, but farther. The West Continent to England...the U.S.A. But amongst all their worries, Mr. Banks had an idea. A brilliant idea...even if Mrs. Banks was in doubt.
"Oh George, what are we going to do?" she rushed to her husband's arms.
"What are we going to do..." As he thought of his wife's words, that's when his idea finally snapped.
"Haha!" Mr. Banks jumped happily and kissed Mrs. Banks, who still, rather didn't get the whole idea," This is incredible, Winifred! Just incredible!"
"What George? What is going on with you dear?" she said, still confused.
"The children will be staying, Winifred! They'll be staying home with us!"
In the midst of Mr. Banks' excitement, Mrs. Banks still remains doubtful.
"But George, how can they possibly stay home? You said that they..."
"-I know what I said my dear, and I take it back! The children are staying home with us!"
"George, the children can't stay home forever! How about their future?"
"I know about their future and we all have it covered! After all, family comes first before anything else!"
Mrs. Banks still didn't exactly get her husband's point yet, but she trusted him. Because, whatever happens, as long as they were together, nothing could possibly go wrong. Nothing. Nothing at all.
"Oh George!" she leaned forward and kissed Mr. Banks passionately,"It's just...this is just..."
"This is just what, dear?"
She got lost in her words that she didn't know what to say. But suddenly, that one word to say when no one knows what to say was at the very tip of her tongue.
"It's...it's...supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!" Mrs. Banks jumped and threw herself into her husband's arms as he spun her around. No one quite knew what the 'brilliant idea' was exactly, but the couple was just so busy rejoicing that they danced around, the intimate, loud sounds of their steps, loud enough for their household to hear. Their loud cheers even reached across the halls that even Ellen and Mrs. Brill heard them. But did they mind? No. Not at all. They were just glad that Mr. and Mrs. Banks were much happier than they ever were before.
A/N: And there you have it! I hope you enjoyed this first little chapter. The ending is a little random, to be honest, and probably not that clear but hey, at least chapter 2 will be up real' soon! Please let me know what you think and REVIEW Please! No flames please, but constructive criticism and suggestions are always welcome...ALWAYS! Hope you enjoyed and just to let you know, Mary and Bert, and Jane and Michael will be in the next chapter! Yay! Have a great day!
