A/N I finally decided to write a story on Thrax's childhood. I'll also continue through "Almira's Story", showing his POV on meeting Almira. I don't own Thrax; he belongs to Warner Bros. I DO own his surname, his family, and other characters you don't recognize fromOsmosis Jones.
DNAngelFangirl: XD I got good timing :D
Yeah, I guess so ^^ Ah well.
Princess LaLaBlue: I figured that'd be his nickname :D
Yeah he is :D Truth is, I already had the chapters written out (just the prologue and first two chapters) I don't post all of the chapters written down in one day, but I could't wait until the next to post chapter 2.
Chapter 3
Thrax was very excited for the next few months. He told Ed the news when he went to school the next day. "Hey, congrats, man!" He had grinned. "Oh, by the way, did'ja get in trouble for trippin' ol' man Ryans?"
"Yeah," Thrax nodded. "But that's beside the point. In a few months, yer gonna have to call me 'Big Brother Thrax'."
"Huh. It's catchy."
"I know; that's what Ithought."
The months passed by quickly. Thrax tried to stay out of trouble ever since the Ryans incident. The only times he got in trouble were when he and Herman were fighting. But as soon as he told his parents—namely his dad—that Herman had thrown the first punch, Thrax didn't get in trouble.
Soon, in the middle of history class, during a lesson about the old age disease, Black Plague, Mr. Ryans pulled Thrax aside. "You got a call from your father," He said in his usual grumpy voice. "He says he wants you at the hospital right after school."
That only meant one thing: his sibling was coming!
As soon as school was over, Thrax ran straight to the hospital as fast as his legs could carry him. It was only a five minute walk, so it didn't take him long. He stopped outside to catch his breath before going in. After he was directed to the childbirth area, he quickly found his dad. "Hey, sport," Joseph greeted him. "How's school? Gettin' in any more trouble?"
"Nah," Thrax grinned. "Not too much. There was a new girl; I think her name starts with an R. Rachel? Rhonda? R-oh! Riley! I heard she's a Rabies virus."
"Sounds fascinating." Joseph said. "Rabies are one of the top killer viruses."
"I know, Dad."
"So, how did the meeting go?"
"Who's the new girl?" Thrax asked, eyeing the unfamiliar girl.
"From what I've heard, she's called Riley Hydyra. She's a Rabies virus."
Thrax examined her from head to toe. She was light purple with light brown up to her elbows and knees. Her fingernails were dark blue, and she had Velociraptor-like feet with dark blue claws. Her face was oval-shaped with only two slits for nostrils, red eyes with pupil-less yellow irises, and frizzy maroon hair. She wore a blue dress with round sleeves and a skirt that flowed around her knees.
"Interested in girls already, eh, Thraxy?" Ed grinned, noticing his best friend eyeing Riley.
"Shove off!" Thrax pushed Ed away, only making the Ebola virus laugh. When Riley looked their way, she waved shyly. The boys waved back.
"Thrax!" His father shook his shoulder, snapping him out of his thoughts. "You still with me, buddy? I said we can go in now."
Shaking his head, Thrax stood up and followed his father into the hospital room. He saw Elaine lying in bed, smiling both happily and exhausted. "Hi, Thrax." She said.
"Hey, Mom." He smiled. "How're ya feelin'?"
"Tired, but happy; just like after your birth."
"So, is it a boy or a girl?"
Joseph had taken a wrapped bundle of blankets from a nurse. "Why don't you see for yourself, Thrax?" He sat on the edge of the bed and unwrapped a bit of the blanket so Thrax could see. "Meet your little sister."
In the blankets was a small Red Death baby. Her skin was light maroon, like Joseph's. Her hair, which was little dreadlocks, was also black like his. Her cheekbones and chin were soft like Elaine's though, and her eyelids and little claws were dark maroon like any other Red Death's.
Thrax looked down at her in awe. "She's so…small."
Elaine chuckled softly, patting his head. "You were that small as a baby. And just as cute."
"Mom!" Thrax groaned in embarrassment. Then he asked about his sister, "What's her name?"
"We were thinking it would be Amelia. Amelia Nicole Muerja."
"Amelia." Thrax whispered, continuing to look down at his little sister. Her eyes were shut tightly. Soon enough though, they began to flutter before slowly opening. They were golden yellow and dark green. "She's got your eyes, Dad." He said.
Amelia's eyes looked at the person who spoke. "Hey, Amelia," Thrax whispered, holding his burner claw towards her. "I'm Thrax. I'm your big brother."
Gurgling softly, Amelia reached out with her little hand and gripped the tip of her brother's burner claw. Thrax's eyes lit up. "She likes me!" He grinned. "She grabbed my claw. She likes me!"
"Of course she likes you," Elaine smiled, taking Amelia into her arms, causing the baby to let go of her brother's claw. "You're her big brother."
Big Brother Thrax. "I'm gonna be the best big brother, Amelia." Thrax promised his little sister. "Nothin''s gonna get you; I promise."
He could have sworn Amelia smiled at him.
A/N Oh my goodness, I am SO behind on this and my other stories! That's why I hate writing multiple stories at once. But I'll try and update the others too; I promise.
Again, this isn't very long.
I think you might recognize Riley; especially if you've read The Enemy is Alive and Well. But don't read all the way to the end; it'll spoil some surprises ;)
Aww, wittle Amelia :3 I got her middle name in a middle name generator. Why? 'Cause I was lazy, and couldn't think of a good name :)
