I think it's time I address this, as some people were wondering what was wrong with Dawn. Enjoy!
" Kids, come here please. "
Lucas said softly, feeling his wife Dawn tighten the grip she had on his hand. Turning towards her, he found her head hung low, shaking greatly. Frowning slightly, he tightened his grip as well, trying to comfort her in some way.
" Your mother and I have something we need to tell you all. "
As the younger vampires began to gather around, Lucas couldn't help but swallow nervously. He himself was struggling with these facts, but he could only imagine how difficult it was for Dawn... as the others sat down on the couch or the floor, the king nodded, placing a hand on Dawns shoulder. Still the woman refused to look up. Taking a deep breath, Lucas began to speak.
" Well... it's still rather early but ah... your mother here... is expecting again. "
As to be expected in a situation like this, the room began to cheer, most of the cheering coming from Midnight really. Yet despite the obvious approval from the family, Dawns mood failed to change. She was still downcast. In fact, she soon lightly covered her mouth, a few stray tears falling down her cheeks.
Naturally everyone quieted down upon seeing how unhappy the woman was, deeply confused even. This was a happy event. A baby shouldn't bring the woman sadness, especially since they knew for a fact she loved children. They couldn't make heads or tails of this...
Slowly Dusk rose from his seat on the couch arm rest and made his way over to his mother, kneeling down in front of her. Gently he took her free hand, finally getting her to look up.
" Mom, what is it? "
He asked gently, trying to be careful with his words.
" I thought you'd be happy... "
Dawn unexpectedly chuckled, taking her hand away and began to dry her eyes.
" Oh baby, I AM happy... "
She giggled, pulling her red bangs from her face.
" It's just... this new baby helped remind me of the one I lost... "
Naturally the room became more puzzled. Except Dusk, who immediately registered what she meant, feeling horrible for asking in the first place now. After all, he had been there as well... he couldn't believe he hadn't thought about that.
" Um, excuse me miss Ramirez. "
Thatch asked quietly, easily getting the rooms attention.
" Are you, maybe, referring to Fatch? "
Almost instantly Dawn shook her head to this question.
" Oh no sweetie. "
She explained.
" But it does revolve around the night Fatch himself was kidnapped. You see... "
The woman bit her lip, trying depritely not to break down again. She had to be strong... her family had every right to know.
" Midnight, Marco and Fatch aren't really triplets. They're... quadruplets. "
Almost immediately the room was filled with shock. Fatch, Marco and Midnight more so than the rest. After all, those as a lot to take in.
" ... Mom... "
Midnight muttered, sounding a bit unsure of how to ask really.
" We're ah... all a little confused... "
" R-right... "
Dawn responded, bringing her knees close.
" Well ah... sh-she was kidnapped the same night Fatch was... and sense we couldn't stand not being able to live without them, we prayed to Flash in hopes he could bring them to us... "
" However, since our aura is so blent... "
Lucas continued, seeing as how Dawn couldn't keep talking without having a break down.
" He couldn't pin point where you two wound up. All he could see was... well... "
" ... What? "
Midnight asked gently, getting a shudder from the king and queen. Dusk sighed softly, standing up and walking over to the stack of video tapes near the tv, grabbing the one at the very bottom.
" He had Merek put it on a tape so we would understand... "
The prince explained, popping the tape into the VHS. Slowly he sat down, watching the family's reaction to it. Especially Fatch's reaction.
Frost and Charlene could be seen running as fast as they could within reason, due to being around humans and all, trying to avoid getting caught by the authorities. The duo were wearing the typical burglars attire, and they each had a bundle of blankets in their arms. Charlene's was light blue while Frosts was bright pink.
As they ran, Frost failed to notice how close he was getting to a tree. Soon the blankets got caught on a particularly low branch, pulling the child from his arms. The man quickly looked back as it happened, looking greatly panicked.
" Charlene! "
" Leave it! "
She hollered, picking up her pace.
" We've still got one! "
As the tape began to become static, the entire family shrieked as the tv remote was thrown at the screen, shattering it into pieces. The family immediately turned to find the thrower, Fatch, who was breathing harshly and glowing a violent red. It seemed this image greatly infuriated him.
" ... Those b******s. "
Fatch growled lowly, the red slowly disappearing.
" At least they didn't have her. I'd rather be tortured than see her hurt... "
" ... Mom, what was her name? "
Katie asked gently, hoping to change the subject and get Fatch to calm down.
" ... Fatima. "
Dawn said softly, cuddling close to her husband.
" She looked almost exactly like Fatch when she was a baby... I can only imagine what she looks like now... "
" Mom, I'm sorry, but when exactly did you plan on telling us? "
Marco asked, huffing slightly. After all, they all had the right to know they had another sister. Dawn cringed, starting to tear up again.
" We planned on telling you when you three were 16, but due to the Christmas fiasco... "
" ... Oh. "
Fatch sighed, trying to calm down. After all, his mother couldn't handle this right now. She needed everyone's support. And Fatch would clearly only upset her until he could get a grip on his emotions. So for now, he'd have to leave the house.
The prince grabbed Marco's arm, grinning a bit widely.
" Uh mom, Marco and I are gonna go... um... buy a new tv. Come on Marco. "
Marco wanted to object, but upon seeing his brothers expression, he knew he needed to talk, less he exploded in frustration later. So he simply smiled nervously and let him pull him out the door.
I feel like I rushed the ending... -_-"
Anyway, I guess my breaks over. I just couldn't stay away. ^u^
