This is going to be fun for me to write. ^u^
Zeke couldn't move. His mind was buzzing and he felt lightheaded. It was almost like his L.S.S. put him into sleep mode. He just couldn't comprehend what he was seeing at all...
Three figures were slowly getting out of the starship, and the two younger ones, the ones who looked similar but with opposite colors, helped the beautiful silver haired woman out of the ship. Her hair was in a single long braid, and her silver bangs outlined her face, tiny strands on her forehead. A tiara sat perched up above her bangs and right between her long black antennae. She looked a bit unsettled, however. She looked like she felt sick, to be perfectly honest.
Zeke felt his open mouth quiver, his hands soon clenching into a fist.
" ... M-mom...? "
" Mom? "
Ra inquired softly, looking at the alien in confusion. Slowly he looked back at the ladies in front of him, quickly acknowledging the truth to Zeke's mumble. These were the girls he'd JUST seen in the others family photo. Mishelle, Melody and their mother. He believed her name was... Paulina...?
Suddenly the twin sisters rushed forward and locked Zeke in a hug, almost knocking him off his feet. Zeke looked perplexed, slowly hugging back. His eyes, however, remained wide in shock. Soon the twins pulled away, both with hands behind their backs.
" That was for seeing you again after five years. "
Mishelle said with a smirk, crossing her arms. Melody walked closer to his a bit, and the next thing the boys knew, she slapped Zeke right across the face. Zeke gasped, side stepping a little upon impact. The boys looked absolutely shocked, Zeke almost looking a little upset by the harsh contact. Melody, however, remained calm, smiling goofily.
" And THAT'S for leaving in the first place. "
Zeke's eyes remained wide and sad, sparkling more than normal, his hand simply resting against where he was struck. He looked saddened to the core by this even. Melody smiled much softer now, and the twins locked him into another hug.
" But we are really glad to see you again though. "
Zeke whimpered upon hearing Mishelle's kind words, clenching his eyes shut now, hugging them tightly. Ra couldn't help but smile at the sweet sight, turning and watching as the mother leaned against the ship, a hand resting against her stomach. Ra tilted his head a bit and slowly approached the woman, looking at her with gentle eyes.
" Excuse me, ma'am? "
He asked softly, squirming a bit as her eyes soon fell on him.
" Are you alright? "
The woman smiled warmly, placing a gentle hand on his head.
" I'm alright, thank you. "
Slowly the woman, Paulina, walked closer to her children. Zeke soon noticed and immediately departed from his sisters embrace, looking up at his mother in obvious nervousness. He remembered he and his mother hadn't parted on good terms. She must be furious with him...
" M-mom... "
He whimpered, backing up a little.
" I-I'm so sorry for running away... I-I'm sorry I joined the army... I-I just- "
Paulina shushed him, placing a gentle hand over his mouth. She smiled warmly at him, her silver eyes lining with tears.
" Just seeing you alive and well is all I need. "
Zeke whined a bit before hugging his mother tightly, unknowingly beginning to cry. Paulina gave him gentle shushes, trying to comfort him, stroking his hair softly. No one else knew what to do, so they merely let the Novian woman have her moment with her son.
Zeke sighed softly, handing Ra, his mom and his sisters a small cup of cocoa. About a half hour had passed, and the young red head was calm again. He brought his family inside, since it was very cold outside, and figured it would be better if they came inside.
The woman looked at their drinks in uncertainty, having never tried anything like this before. Zeke smiled sweetly before taking a sip himself, the girls following suit. They seemed confused at it's flavor, and his mother immediately put it back down after her first and only sip.
" You don't like it mom? "
Zekee asked softly.
" It's got chocolate in it. I thought you liked chocolate. "
" Um... that's not what I don't like... "
She answered softly, gently crossing her arms around her waist.
" Anyway sweetie, we're just really sorry we didn't help with your trial. "
" Trial? "
Ra asked softly, getting a sigh out of Zeke.
" When I faked my way through pilot school, they held a trial to see what to do to me. Execution, or banishment. I... got banishment. "
" You see... "
Paulina explained, placing one hand on her cheek.
" Normally the government tells me when important trials are going on, but since no one knew your identity, I wasn't informed. Believe me, I would've been there, had I known. I'm so sorry I wasn't there... "
The woman suddenly began to cry, trying to dry her tears with the palms of her hands.
" Mom? "
Zeke asked worriedly, using his hands to lift himself to his feet.
" Oh... sorry honey... "
She whimpered.
" I kept your identity secret to protect you... but it ended in you getting banished... "
Protect him...? He wouldn't worry about it. Slowly he placed a hand down on hers, smiling warmly at her.
" W-why don't we all head to bed? We've had a long night, we can talk more in the morning. I can lead you to the girls dorm if you'd like. "
" That'd be great. "
Melody said softly, walking over and helping her mother stand up. Ra raised an eyebrow, wondering why the woman was so... feeble. She looked strong, but she seemed emotional, weak, and maybe a bit sensitive. Was she ok...?
Done for now. I feel like this could've been better though...
