Since I'm not a parent, writing about this family stuff thing is kind of refreshing and I'm learning a bit.

Sunday Shopping

The next day came along. Sunday had rolled around and this was known as the family shopping day. They were travelling through the streets with other citizens that often stopped by to praise Levia due to her past success and her involvement with saving the Underworld.

"Hehe, shopping with mommy and daddy!" Sapphire said happily.

"Slow down, Sapphire." Levia called. "You're gonna get lost."

"She'll be fine." Callum assured. "After all, the citizens don't seem to mind with me around these days."

"Chase me daddy!" Sapphire called.

Callum couldn't help but dive into his competitive side. He dashed after her, leaving Levia sighing with a smile.

Eventually, the three of them arrived at the supermarket that the narrator conveniently forgot all about in the first Trillion story.

"Let's get the usual shopping cart." Levia said.

"Can I hold a basket?" Sapphire asked.

"Oh, are you going to pay for the shopping today?" Callum teased.

She laughed. "Don't be silly daddy, you pay for me."

Callum opened his mouth to retort, but no words came out.

Levia giggled. "Now now, don't tease your father too much."

"Can I grab a basket next time?" Sapphire asked.

"Yes, but make sure to remind us next weekend."

"Okay, mommy."

Callum was still wondering if he was really made of money. "Say Levia, what if she's right? What if I'm just made of paper material?"

"You are made of flesh and bone." Levia sighed. "Now come on, I don't want you being embarrassing in front of everyone."

"Okay, okay..."

The family walked inside the supermarket and things were somewhat out of the ordinary. One would assume that an underworld supermarket would be like any other normal store, well that was going to be proven wrong in mere moments. Walking down one of the isles, there was some spilled liquids and a loose tentacle.

"Looks like clean up on isle four." Callum commented.

This was only the beginning though, turning to the next isle where the breakfast section was, there were cereal boxes with a poster advertisement, showing a man in a black shirt and long hair, Callum wondered if he saw something like that before and the answer hit him like he needed a hole in the head.

"I guess he didn't escape from LA." He pondered.

"Who are you talking about?" Levia asked.

"Oh uh, it's just these cereal boxes." Callum snapped out of his trance. "I wondered if there were any toy cars at the bottom of these, you never know."

"Huh, I don't see any cars, daddy." Sapphire said, who was confused.

"Could you not confuse our daughter with your previous life?" Levia glared.

Callum nearly jumped. "Yes ma'am! Yikes!"

"Isn't daddy silly, mommy?" Sapphire asked.

Levia nodded. "Silly is an understatement."

The family resumed with thier shopping, collecting what they needed from the list that Sapphire wanted to hold onto.

"Careful with the list, don't drop it." Levia said.

"I won't, mommy." Sapphire replied before noticing the next isle they were going to. "Mommy! Daddy! Toys!"

"Toys! Now we're talking!" Callum added in agreement.

"Yay!"

Levia had done well to take what was happening as well mannered as possible, but she was beginning to feel awkward about it.

"Yoooo, Levia." A voice spoke.

"Hm?" Levia turned to her left to see Mammon holding a basket. "Oh, Lady Mammon."

"Guess I'm not the only one shopping today, huh?"

Levia smiled. "It would seem so, are you shopping for the orphanage?"

"Not today, I get the Sunday off at the orphanage these days. This shopping is for me and Neo."

"And where is Neo?"

"He's on a treasure hunt as a favor for me, but he should be back by the time I'm done with the shopping." Mammon noticed Callum and Sapphire by the toys section. "I can see your family hasn't changed."

"It hasn't." Levia looked at them. "Sometimes, it can be strange to see Callum's behavior change since becoming a parent, but I could never hate him for it."

"Boys with thier toys, huh? Though it seems like Callum's acting like a kid, I'm sure that deep down somewhere, he hasn't forgotten what made him a hero in the first place."

"You're right. But sometimes, I do wish he would tone down his behavior whenever we go out like this."

"I'm sure he's just making the most of it since he doesn't have any experience with parenting."

"Speaking of parenting, Mammon. Have you and Neo ever thought of having a family?"

Mammon blushed. "Well...we have, but I'm not ready to settle down just yet. I just love searching for treasure like I've always done."

"Well, who can blame you?" Callum intervened as he put his arm around Levia's waist. "Treasure hunting is cool."

"Seems your guy has got the surprise affection down." Mammon smirked. "Just like always."

"Yeah, and between you and me...she's a wild one."

Levia was ready to go full on yandere mode, but a kiss on the cheek stopped her.

"Ugh...that is not fair, Callum." Levia complained.

"File all complaints to the manager, I'm just a messenger." He replied with a big grin.

"Mommy! I want this one!" Sapphire exclaimed, breaking up the tension. "Oh it's Mamy!"

"Hey there Saph." Mammon responded. "You being a good girl?"

"Yep yep! I'm always a good girl for mommy!"

"Huh? What about me?" Callum asked.

Sapphire chose to hug him as her choice of answer.

"Heh, close enough. Well, see ya guys later." Mammon said before leaving.

The family's shopping was coming to a close as they walked past a few of the isles.

Although there was one customer who had trouble deciding on two products. "Ketchup...catsup..."

Another customer was reading the label of a product. "To open, push down tab, swear repeatedly, stab with a pair of scissors."

"We do have some oddballs living here now that I think about it." Callum said.

"You are one to talk, dear." Levia replied. "Considering the way you've acted today."

"But you like it when I'm myself, right?"

"I suppose..." She sighed.

"What's wrong, mommy?" Sapphire asked.

"It's okay, little one." Callum assured. "Let's just get the shopping paid in full and head back home."

Heading to the checkout, an announcement was heard from the ceiling speakers.

Larry, Steve, clean up in the soda department, what a mess!

They then came along to one of the checkouts, although there was a bit of commotion several checkouts away from them.

"I have a price check on a jackass!" One of the two citizens yelled before leaving the store.

The other one was battered and bruised on the checkout, making anyone who saw it wondered what had happened.

"Apologies for that." The checkout employee said as things went back to normal.

After purchasing the shopping, the trio family made thier way back home, but Levia was very silent all the way.

Once they got back, Sapphire rushed up to her room whilst Callum and Levia sorted out the unpacking.

"Callum dear, why did you say that I was a wild one?" Levia asked.

"Because I love you." He answered. "I may act differently these days, but that doesn't mean I'm an idiot." He put his arms around her from behind. "It's just that I wanna enjoy what I can since my life is different to yours."

"Callum..."

"And yes, I am aware of the way I'm behaving, but as long as Sapphire is okay with me being that way, it's no harm done." He kissed her cheek. "Besides, you're being a wonderful mother to our child and that's cool enough in my book."

Levia turned around to face and push her arms around him. "On the cheek again?"

"Ah I see, I've got this." He winked.

Callum pressed his lips on hers, locking in multiple kisses as they embraced each other close.

"Deep down...I know it can get out of control and I am sorry for that, Levia."

"Callum...I still love you too."

Sapphire then came downstairs to see her parents hugging close.

"Sapphire dear, come over here." Levia said.

"Okay." She replied before joining in the hug.

In Callum's mind, dreaming about flying with dolphins may be cool, but having a family he gets to share his time and love with is even better and a dream come true.

Yeah, I couldn't resist putting in those references and if you understand them well, then help yourself to free cookies. ;)