The Rainy Night

"Mommy, when will we reach the house?" my youngest son asked while burying his head in my breast, trying to protect himself from the rain. My youngest son had chesnut brown, wavy hair and bright green eyes. He was very shy and quiet, unlike his older brother. He was sweet, and had one of the biggest hearts.

"Don't worry sweetheart, we are almost there. The house is just outside these woods." I said softly kissing the top of his head. I looked back and squeezed my second son's hand, giving him a reassuring smile. My oldest son was ten years old, in human years. He had deep brown eyes and also, light brown hair, just like his father. He smiled at me and squeezed my hand, too.

I noted that my oldest son was very strong, both mentally and physically. He always seemed to think he needed to be prove himself to others. I could understand why, everyone compared him to his father. He loved his father very much, it's just that my husband...he didn't have the best reputation. One thing that did set my husband and son apart is that my son was very clumsy, unlike his father and younger bother. He hated it, but I found it to be the most beautiful flaw.

We continued on moving, the truth was that I didn't have any house to go to. To be honest, right then we were on the run, from The Great One, the King of Us All: Odin. I couldn't trust him anymore. I just didn't know what he was going to pull. All I knew was that I had to get my children and myself away. He was losing his patience, and I was afraid he was going to take out his anger on my family. I couldn't dare to risk it.

After what seemed like hours, lights shone through the dark rain, the lights of a lonely house. I stopped at the edge of the property, and I put my youngest down on the ground. "You both stay here and listen to your older brother while I'm gone. I will be back in a second." I sternly said. My sons nodded and held each other's hands. I walked to the door and knocked hard. It seemed like a nice place, it reminded me of a temple. I wondered if there were many houses like these in Japan? After waiting a few minutes, I finally heard someone approach the door.

"Hello" a voice called from the other side. It was a girl. She sounded young, surely not a adult but also... not a child.

"Hello, may I talk to you for a second?" I asked, as politely as possible. I was a little nervous. I never talked to a human before.

"Uh sure" she hesitantly said. She opened the door and turned on the light, so we could talk properly. The girl had long pink hair that fell to her waist. Her eyes were brown with a pink tint to them.

"I'm sorry to bother you so late at night but my sons and I have been traveling all day... and most of the night. We are quite weary and desperatly in need of rest. I was wondering if you would be so kind, to lend a spare bed?

"Um, I don't see the harm in it. I mean it is raining and who knows what might be out there at this hour! There could even be ghost in these woods! Mystery!" All of a sudden, a shiny, round-framed pair of glasses appeared on her face. Humans were strange, but wonderful creatures. "Of course you can stay! I'm sure Papa would be fine with it." She smiled and gave me the thumbs up.

"Thank you so much, how can I ever repay you?" I asked, happiness engulfing my body.

"There is no need." She replied.

I signaled for my sons to come. They ran up to me and stood beside me. "Thank you very much for letting us stay for the night. Miss." The said in unison, bowing.

"Aw how cute, You're very welcome." she said with a smile patting their heads. "They are your sons? You look my age though..."

A blush crept in my cheeks. " Oh well, what can I say.." I nervously scratched the back of my head.

The girl lead us toward a room down the hallway. The inside was lovely, I had never seen anything like this. The house was filled with both old and new things. Pictures lined the walls, the hard wood floors were all clean and shiny. After a minute we reached the room. It was a decent sized room, and quite nice. The bed was a king size so, I knew we could all sleep in the bed.

"I'll go get you all some spare clothes. I'll be back in a second." said the girl, quickly disappearing into another room.

"Mom, this is where we are staying for tonight or for until we find dad... or what?" my oldest asked pulling on my wet dress.

"Just for tonight, my dear. Tomorrow we will go to your Uncle's house. I've heard he lives in the neighborhood, he will let us stay with him until I can buy our own place."

"What if he says no, though?" he pressed on looking toward the ground.

"Everything is going to be just fine, and... when did your Uncle every say no to any of us?" I said as I stroked his hair back lovingly.

"Mommy, you're right! Uncle is so nice, he will, I just now it" my youngest cheeped in, reaching up to me, wanting to be picked up.

I bent down picked him up, standing on one knee I hugged both my children. We were safe for now. Soon our family would be whole, It was all just a matter of time. I got up upon seeing the pink haired girl return. She handed me three sets of dry clothes.

"I'm sorry I couldn't find any smaller clothes, my dad is the only boy here so..yeah. He-he " she said, rubbing the back of her head, seeming a little embarrassed.

"Oh no, dear. It's fine. Thank you so much. I can't express how thankful I am." That was the truth. I didn't know the first human we encountered would be so kind.

"It is certainly not a problem. It would just be mean to let you stay out there. Plus there may be al--" She glanced at my children and then whispered "Aliens....." Once again the glasses popped up on her face.

I nodded, and smiled, holding in my laugh. She was such an interesting person. The sad thing was that she was right. There could be something out there. Maybe not an alien, but someone or something I would rather not run into.

"Well if there's anything you need, I'm right down the hall! I have to get to bed. I have to to school in the morning. I'll tell my papa that you are here before I leave. I don't want him to freak out. Night" She waved and walked down the hall, and into her room.

I closed the door and turned to my children. They had already changed and were laying on the bed, asleep. I kissed their checks and changed quickly, myself. It was nice to be in dry clothes. Before my head hit the pillow, a soft knock came from the door, I unwilling got up and opened the door. The pink haired girl stood there.

"I'm Sorry...I just wanted to know all of your names before I went to bed." a red blush formed. "My name is Mayura Daidouji. It is very nice to meet you!" she said, very pleasantly.

"Oh how rude of me, Well my name is Sigyn and those are my two sons, Narfi, my youngest and Váli, he is my oldest." I saw no problem giving her our names. We are not as well known as Odin , Thor or even....

"Oh! Those are exotic names! Okay know I'm going to bed. I have a lot to do tomorrow and I'm sure you do to! I'll see you guys tomorrow. Good Night Sigyn" She waved and raced into her room. I closed the door and walked toward the bed. The bed was so warm and comfy , I didn't even remember falling asleep.