AN: Hey The Sequel to Kid On The Streets in Up! I know what your thinking... So soon? But guys! We have a total of 15 stories for this universe so far! 15! Argh... I so proud of myself and FanOfRandomThings for making it this far on what started out as a short story. Hopefully you enjoy this next one! Please give it all kinds of love, and i should be posting anywhere from once a day to every other day. Enjoy! And read the Authors note at the bottom... please?
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"They're coming today, eat a good breakfast."
Merlin plopped a plate of eggs in front of Mordred and Gwaine while Mordred retrieved the french toast.
"I'll see you this afternoon!" Cuilén suddenly appeared in the room, grabbing some toast and stuffing an apple in his backpack. "Good luck on your test Merlin!"
"Thanks Cui," Merlin smiled. "I feel very ready. Good luck at school. Now, I'd best get going myself. I'll see ya, Gwaine, Mordred!"
"Goodbye Merls!" Gwaine said.
"Goodbye Merlin." Mordred said politely. "Thank you for breakfast."
"'Course! See you this afternoon!"
Merlin scurried downstairs, leaving Gwaine to eat with Mordred.
"Are you ready for today, Dre?" Gwaine asked.
"Of course, we've been waiting so long! All that legal mumbo jumbo... At least Officer Pendragon helped us figure things out," Mordred smiled. "And then we can go put the finishing touches on the shop!"
"Yup, we should be able to open soon." Gwaine said. "I'm glad this is finally going to be over with, I'm ready for you to become my son legally."
"Yes, when are they supposed to arrive?" Mordred smiled.
"Soon, kid, soon." Gwaine said. "In the mean time, let's clean up a bit."
Mordred finished his breakfast and then went to pull on his new dress outfit with the brown button up Gwaine had gotten him. Gwaine had agreed to adopt Mordred when he found out that his orphanage had abused him. Now, finally, it was going to become official.
In a few minutes, Mordred came out to find that Gwaine had also dressed a little nicer and had even combed his shaggy mane of hair.
"I'm ready!" Mordred declared.
"I can see that." Gwaine said. "You look good." He smiled proudly at Mordred before hugging the boy.
"Thank you, da," Mordred beamed. "The door!"
Gwaine hurried over and pulled it open to find a few people on the other side in suits. They sat down with Gwaine and Mordred inside, sole with them for about an hour, and then the signing was over almost before it began. The two nodded and smiled, retreating from the house, and Gwaine clasped the young boy in a tight embrace.
"It's done," Gwaine beamed. "It's official."
Mordred nodded and wiped at his eyes before hugging Gwaine tightly. "Da..." He said as if testing the word.
"Son," Gwaine replied. "Officially. Do you want to look at the shop?"
Mordred shook his head. "Can we just stay here for a minute? I like this..."
"Of course, kid," Gwaine smiled. "I guess you've been without family for a while now. I'm glad we could give you one here. Let's sit down though?"
Mordred nodded and let Gwaine lead him over to the couch and sit down. He leaned into Gwaine and just breathed, he was so happy to have a family with Gwaine. He felt a couple of tears run down his cheeks and he reached up to wipe at his eyes.
"Hey, you okay?" Gwaine asked. "You're crying."
"I... I'm fine... I just..." Mordred trailed off and moved closer to his dad. "I dunno."
"I know, you're other dad left, but I never will, okay? I'll never leave you, and the orphanage can never get their hands on you again. You're safe now, okay kid?"
"Yeah. I know but... I don't... You know what I mean?" Mordred asked, looking at Gwaine.
"Yeah, I guess I do," Gwaine nodded. "We both lost fathers, but you won't lose me, I promise."
Mordred nodded, and closed his eyes, leaning his head down into Gwaine's lap and sighing happily.
"Hey," Gwaine smiled. "Let's go look at the shop so it's ready for its grand opening in a week and then we can pick out new stuff for your room! We can visit Arthur too, if you want."
Mordred nodded happily but kept his eyes shut and didn't move.
"Come on," Gwaine stood, helping Mordred stand alongside him. "Let's go check it out."
He lead Mordred downstairs and down the block until they reached the cheerily decorated shop. Gwaine unlocked it, grinning at the name on top: Da & Kid's Deli. It was his and Mordred's, after all, and he figured the name fit well enough.
"I'm tired..." Mordred complained as they walked in. "Can I go to sleep?"
"If you like, I've got to check over the menu," Gwaine shrugged, pointing to a red booth near the register. "You can sleep there if you like. I wonder if blackboard is too hipster... After all, Merlin suggested it..."
"Oh no, I like the blackboard." Mordred said as he collapsed into the booth. "Why am I so tired?"
"I don't know, you didn't seem to be running a fever. Do you feel sick?" Gwaine asked, glancing over at the boy before checking the refrigerated display area.
"Just tired, and a bit achey." Mordred said, looking up sleepily. "Could be the beginning of something though, I don't know."
"Best sleep, we open in a week and you're our best sandwich maker! I mean, our only sandwich maker really, except when Cuilén and Merlin help out, and we'll hire one or two after we've been open a bit. Friend of mine from the pub says he wants to quit and work here. You'll like him, his name is Lance."
Mordred murmured sleepily, and opened his eyes a crack. "Okay." He said, curling up in the corner of the booth.
Gwaine walked over about half an hour later and knelt down next to Mordred. "You don't look so good Dre." He said softly, gently shaking his son. "You feeling bad?"
Mordred moaned slightly as he moved. "I'm tired, and my throat hurts." He said, as he cracked his eyes open.
"Hey let me see," Gwaine placed the back of his hand on the sixteen year old's head and he frowned. "You have a fever now, kid. Maybe we should take you home? Here, come on kid, let's get you up, I'm done looking around."
Gwaine was just leading Mordred outside when a knock sounded on the door, and Gwaine glanced out to see Arthur, Officer Pendragon, standing outside.
"Hey, Arthur's out there," Gwaine spoke softly. "Come on kid, I'll tell him you're sick."
"Hey Gwaine, Mordred," the officer smiled at both of them. "How's the deli? Ready for opening? Mordred, are you alright?"
"He seems to be coming down with something," Gwaine frowned, supporting his son. "I think I'd better get him home."
"Yeah, hey kid," Arthur caught Mordred's attention. "How do you feel? What hurts?"
"My head hurts and I'm tired." Mordred said, looking at Arthur with slightly glassy eyes. "And my throat... I want to go home."
"Let's get you home," Gwaine agreed. "Arthur, you can come over if you like. Merlin made pie last night and it's delicious! You can see some of the idea we have for Mordred's room."
"Alright, do you want a ride home?" Arthur asked. "I didn't see the bike..."
"Yeah, that'd be great! We walked," Gwaine nodded. "Thanks Arthur."
AN: Oh no! what is happening to Dre? Tune in next time! Also i have an announcement... I am currently watching the Harry Potter series... and me and FanOfRandomThings want to do a crossover with Merlin and Harry Potter or just a Harry potter story... every chapter I'm going to ask for you guys for ideas! Few questions... If it is a crossover: Should it be Merlin Verse... Or Harry Potter Verse? Or Both? If not a Crossover... Ideas for stories please! Credit will be given if we use your ideas... we might also contact you for more details... Thank guys! Love you and Peace Out!
