Life is Never Over
Chapter 7- The Lullaby
Sammy woke up and looked at his father, who was still asleep. Wanting to play with him, Sammy tried to wake him up by reaching for his nose. Iggy opened his eyes slightly and saw How Sammy was reaching for his nose. He smiled and woke up, and then he put on his glasses and took Sammy on his arms. Sammy chuckled and wagged his little tail before pressing his hands on his father's chest and sticking out his tongue. Larry came in and sat in Iggy's bed.
-Hey, bro. you mind if I carry Sammy for a minute?- he asked
-I don't think so…- Iggy answered
Larry tried to take Sammy from Iggy, but Sammy didn't want to leave the warm, protective arms of his father. He gripped to Iggy's waist and cried. Larry had to let go. Iggy cooed at Sammy as he cradled him in his arms, Sammy stopped crying and nuzzled against Iggy's chest.
-He wants to stay with you…- Larry whispered
-I've already noticed it- Iggy said
-And I heard babies usually prefer to be with the mother-
-…-
-… I'm sorry, I didn't want to…-
-its okay. Where is everyone else?-
-They are waiting for you, they want to spend some time with Sammy-
-I'll go in a moment-
-Okay, I'll let them know you are coming-
Larry left and Iggy stayed with Sammy still curled up in his arms.
-There, there, my baby…- he whispered smiling– don't be afraid of your uncle Larry, and don't worry… I'll always be there for you…-
Sammy sneezed and took his father's finger. Iggy went out of his room to the living room. Everyone was there, Bowser came close.
-Hey, can I carry my grandchild? - he asked expectant.
-of course you can, dad- Iggy answered him
Bowser took Sammy from Iggy's arms. Sammy was afraid of his grandpa and started to cry, reaching for Iggy.
-Hey, I think he doesn't like you, pop- Lemmy said
-nonsense! He's just hungry, that's all- Bowser replied
Sammy kept crying, Morton came close and started making faces at him, followed by Roy. However, they only made him cry louder. Sammy wanted his father back.
-alright, alright, I got you want to go back to your papa - Bowser told Sammy – have him back, Ignatius-
Thought annoyed at being called by his full name, Iggy ignored that feeling and took Sammy back. Sammy sobbed and snuggled deeper into his embrace before calming down completely. Iggy caressed his small tuft of green hair.
-What's wrong with Sammy? - Lemmy asked
-nothing is wrong; he just wants to be in Iggy's arms. Apparently, he feels warm and safe in his more than ours-
Iggy kept his gaze on Sammy, his chest aching slightly. Just holding him in his arms made him feel calmed, happy… Sammy sneezed and smiled at his father before kicking the air and wagging his small tail
-I think you should put him down, Iggy- Larry suggested
-Why? - Iggy asked him
-I don't know, I just got a feeling that something is about to happen…-
Iggy placed Sammy in the floor… and to everyone's surprise, he tried to stand up. After a while, Sammy managed to remain on his two legs and gave a few steps.
-Look, he's walking! -Ludwig said excited
-Aw, he looks so cute! -Wendy said
-Ha, he carries it in the blood- Bowser chuckled
-That means we can finally play with him?- Lemmy asked
-I hope so- Morton said
-wow, he looks like Iggy trying to walk after receiving a hit in the head- Jr. said
Sammy walked towards his father and hugged his leg. Larry came close and looked at Sammy, who stared at him and walked towards him. Larry took Sammy in his arms, and miracously, Sammy didn't cry.
-He finally liked me- Larry said happily
Iggy smiled and took Sammy from Larry. He then got a bottle and gave it to Sammy. Sammy sucked the milk hungrily and wagged his tail slightly, his eyes started to shutter. Then, an awful smell filled the room.
-what's that smell?!- Wendy complained as she covered her nose
-man… I think Sammy just made poop- Lemmy said with his nose already covered
-Ignatius, you'd better change that diaper- Roy complained
Iggy looked angrily at Roy.
-… Sorry, I forgot you hate when you're called like that…- Roy apologized
Iggy just sighed and placed Sammy on a nearby table. He removed it and…
-Mother of-! -Iggy said as he covered his nose
-That smells awful! -Morton said
-well, that's because it's POOP!- Larry told Morton almost yelling
Iggy wiped the poop with a napkin and changed the diaper, and then he took Sammy in his arm s again.
-well, at least is doesn't smell bad anymore- Ludwig said
-Well, you should take him to sleep, bro- Morton told Iggy
-And when will we play with him?- Lemmy asked disappointed
-Maybe tomorrow…- Iggy answered with a slight smile
-I just want to play with my nephew. Is that too much to ask?! -Roy asked annoyed
-hey, Sammy is just a baby. You can't just go and play with a baby, they don't even know what playing is- Ludwig said
Iggy had already left for his room with Sammy cradled in his arms. After a while, he entered and sat at his bed. Sammy struggled slightly as he nuzzled against his father's chest. Iggy smiled as he caressed Sammy's head softly… then he remembered something… Samantha had made a lullaby for Sammy… a lullaby to sooth him down…
-I hope I still remember it…- Iggy thought to himself as he cradled Sammy in his arms once again and began singing:
Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine
Little one when you play
Don't you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle
Never a tear, baby of mine
If they knew sweet little you
They'd end up loving you too
All those same people who scold you
What they'd give just for
The right to hold you…
From your head to your toes
You're not much, goddess knows
But you're so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine…
From your head to your toes
You're not much, goddess knows
Rest your head close to my heart
Cute as can be, baby of mine…
Sammy apparently liked it, as he yawned and nuzzled against his father's chest before gurgling and falling asleep. Iggy smiled as he ran his fingers through Sammy's tuft of hair and felt a tear rolling down his cheek… that lullaby made him feel very sad… it reminded him of Sam… she had written it with her heart and soul
But now she was gone… and she could never come back…
Finally, fresh tears began rolling down his cheeks. He closed his eyes…. Sammy sobbed when he felt his father's sorrow
-sh-sh-sh- Iggy cooed at Sammy as he stood and placed him in the crib.- do not cry, my baby… it breaks my heart to see you crying…-
Sammy cradled and sucked his thumb before falling asleep.
-Sweet dreams, Sammy…- Iggy whispered as he covered his child with a blanket.
