Chapter 10: Broken Trust

Needless to say, the trip back home was dead quiet except for the sound of the clown ship's motor. It was awkward and nobody wanted to break that. That made the tension in the air be enclosed.

Lemmy and Larry were standing at one of the clown car's sides next to each other looking from the viewpoint they had. Lemmy had his box, now busten up from Larry accidentally running into him earlier, and Larry felt bad for doing that. He lost himself, he didnt see Lemmy for a few hours so he felt happy to see his brother again. That was why he didnt see the puddle and caused this mishap.

Everyone was spread out apart from them and Iggy and Ludwig who were talking quietly on the port. Roy and Wendy were opposite from each other, looking away without eye contact, and Morton on his own staring at the clouds below. Kamek was still stirring the ship and didnt look at any of the koopalings. He was thinking about how their Dad was gonna react.

Larry was thinking about how much trouble and what was gonna happen. He knew Roy or Wendy would bicker to their Dad about them like the loud mouths they were. He was scared for the punishment.

He opened his mouth to say something to Lem, but he couldnt think about anything to say to him. It was even more awkward. He eyed Lem from his side view and Lem made eye contact and slightly smiled.

Larry then found the words. "I..Im sorry.." He started.

"Im sorry for embarrassing both of us back there...I didnt intend for that to happen. I was caught in the mome-" and Lemmy placed his other claw on Larry's chest.

He looked up in sorrow. "I accept your apology Larry. I understand it was an accident." He slightly smiled again and Larry felt better.

"I know you were trying to capture the moment...I do admit, I liked that kiss." Then he tilted his head and layed it on Larry's shoulder.

Larry had a tear in his eye. Not of sadness, but Joy. Happiness. Happiness because his younger brother was making him try to feel better and calm. He was supportive just like he was. He needed that.

"Whatever happens Lemmy.." he took his claw with both hands. "I will still love you.."

"Promise?" Lemmy started to tear up too with a faint smile.

"Promise!" Larry cried happily and pulled him into a warm hug. They embraced each other for the rest of the trip.

Eventually, they reached Bowser's Castle and set down the clown car in the garage part of the dungeon.

Ludwig was first off the ship and as soon as Iggy was jumping off, he grabbed him and pulled him into a corner.

"Dude..Iggy, why did you do that?" Ludwig whispered at him.

"Those two were gay this whole time?!" Iggy asked with confusion.

"Yes, obviously. Larry told me days ago."

Iggy's jaw dropped. "Why didnt anyone tell me!" He stomped his foot in anger.

Ludwig rolled his eyes. "You are a loud mouth. Thats why." He said and left Iggy. He didnt need him to have another outburst today. Everyone else left and they were left behind.

"I find them to be a significant couple." Ludwig smiled to himself and walked away. Iggy was trying to catch up and heard that.

"Its weird though!" He yelled trying to catch his breath.

Lemmy and Larry were ahead of them and Lemmy was first up the stairs and heard chattering. He slowed down, bent down to not be spotted and peeked his head up to spy from the stairs. His eyes widened.

Roy and Wendy were talking to King Dad and it didnt seem good.

"So are you sure this happened?"

"Yeah Dad! They were embracing each other!"

"Yeah those twerps also hurt me!"

"Who cares about you getting shell shocked by Larry? Its about them kissing!" Wendy snapped.

"Enough! Ill handle this, just go to your rooms or whatever." King Bowser snapped at both of them.

Wendy snickered and Roy smiled secretly and left to a nearby corridor. King Bowser was now tapping his foot angerily.

"Lemmy why are you crouching down?" Larry said as he passed by Lemmy.

"Larry-"

"LARRY KOOPA!" King Dad roared.

Larry knew he was screwed and walked, shaking, to his father who was staring into his soul. Lemmy still watched distantly with fear and he was terrified for sure. When their Dad was angry, it was scary, very, very scary. He wasnt abusive, just intimidating.

(No Larry!) He thought to himself, hopelessly.

Larry stood in his dad's view with his head down. He was on the verge of a breakdown but tryed to remember Lemmy's advice. To calm down.

"Larry. Do you have something to tell me?" Bowser said sternly.

He gulped. "Dad there's noth-"

"Dont Lie To Me!" He yelled. King Dad didnt like being lied to at all. He did have a temper for such a thing. He was calm sometimes.

But now wasnt one of those times.

"I like..Lemmy." he fessed up with a voice crack. Lemmy whispered 'oh no' as he heard a single sniffle. Larry was like a deer in the headlights, quiet and looking forward to being dead.

Lem looked at his dad and he was facepalming with a grunt. He covered his eyes as if he did anything drastic, but Lem then noticed from a corner, Roy peeking, watching.

He was furious and clenched up his fists. Roy was getting a kick out of seeing Larry get yelled at.

"Son..you shouldnt be loving your own brother! And your love for a guy is bring shame to us!" He continued on and every 10 seconds, Larry's tears became more frequent. He didnt deserve this.

Lemmy wanted to squeeze Larry with all his love and strength, he needed it right now at the most. He was hating the sight of his dad yelling at his older brother.

"You and Lemmy shouldnt be together ever! Go to your room! Your grounded!" and with that, Larry ran to his room in complete tears.

King Dad sighed and put hus hand to his head.

"Damn Kids...Lemmy's getting punished too."

Lemmy stood up and had enough. He wanted to speak up.

"Where is he..." he muttered.

"Im right here!" Lemmy stood up with faint tears. He looked to his side and saw Roy was gone.

"Tell me why you love your brother! You bring shame to our-"

"Like anyone cares!" Lemmy spurted out.

"Our plans always fail! Always! We wont ever rule the kingdom or kidnap Peach! Why cant you you accept that Dad!"

King Bowser was now more furious at his son for yelling at him in such a way.

"I want to love Larry cause he is the only one who supports me, comforts me, cares for me, and is loving back! So what if I am gay?! I will be who I am! And if I love Larry? Thats my choice!" Lemmy was giving a speech of truth and he was right in everything he said.

"We dont even know our own Mom enough to know if we had actual parents or if we are adopted!" He shouted, which Bowser's eyes widened.

That last moment, he realized that what Lemmy said was true.

Lemmy stared at his dad for a few seconds with tears forming and finally ran to his room crying. Roy's door was open a bit and inside, he was eavesdropping. He was jawdropped. He didnt know Lemmy went all out on his father like that.

Iggy opened his door a bit and at that moment, he heard Lemmy crying and saw him shut his door. He had a sad look.

"Oh geez..." Iggy said to himself. "I wonder if he and Larry are okay.." and he walked to Ludwig's room.

"Hey Luddy! I need your help!" He knocked on the door. He heard footsteps.

Ludwig opened the door with a puzzled look. "What's wrong?"

"It's Lemmy and Larry.." he said.

"Oh buzz off! Let them be.." as he shut the door, but Iggy stuck his foot between the doorway to stop him from closing it.

"Wait! Could you go talk to Larry? Please? Ill go chat with Lemmy, okay?" Iggy explained.

"Hm...okay." Ludwig agreed and stepped outside, closed the door and knocked on Larry's.

"G-go A-away!" He cried.

"Larry, it's me Ludwig." He remarked. No Response. Ludwig walked in.

Iggy peeked inside Lem's room and he was buried under the cover.

"Lemmy..are you alright-"

"No! L-Leave me alone!" He yelled at him, making him startled.

He looked up from the covers and realized it was Iggy and muttered a 'sorry'. Iggy had a sad expression and closed the door and sat on the edge of his bed next to Lemmy.

"Lemmy, what happened?" Lemmy sniffled and then told Iggy what happened and felt sympathetic to him.

"Oh Lemmy...Im sorry that happened..." he pulled Lemmy into a sibling hug.

"I-I just dont know what will happen now!" and he looked up at Iggy. He was confused.

"What do you mean?"

"Im scared what King Dad will do to us.." Lemmy answered. He dug himself deeper in Iggy's arms. Even if Larry wasnt here, he felt anyone's warmth would do now.

"Whatever happens you got me, Ludwig, and your ...boyfriend Larry." Iggy thought it sounded weird, but he had to get to used it.

Lemmy hugged tighter. "Im scared..." Iggy shushed him and stroked his hair the way Larry did.

"Dont be. We still accept you for who you are.." He let him go, and walked to the door.

"Iggster?" Lemmy called.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for comforting me like Larry would." He smiled.

"Larry would do the same for you, I wanted to help. I dont like seeing you gloom."

He walked outside and Ludwig did too.

"How's Larry?" Iggy asked.

"Good, I cheered him up and stopped his crying. He needed 4 tissues but he is fine right now."

"L-Larry's good?" Then they turned to see Lemmy behind Iggy, who moved out of the way.

"Yeah.." Ludwig said.

"Great!" as he ran to his room.

Ludwig and Iggy just shrugged and laughed a bit, and walked in to see them hugging.

"Awww.." Iggy said. "If only I had a lover..." he muttered.

Ludwig watched in enjoyment. Larry took his advice quite well and he was pleased he helped out in this relationship.

Lemmy hugged Larry tighter with all his strength.

"I love you Lemmy! I wont let Dad split us apart." Larry cried.

"I love you too Larry! I will be with you forever like we promised." Lemmy said happily in return, while in Larry's arms.

Larry then, did what Lemmy liked. He rubbed his cheek against Lemmy's like before and he blushed accordingly. It tickled for Lemmy. They didnt care that Iggy or Ludwig watched. Iggy enjoyed their lovely moment and found it cute, Ludwig also didnt care, he found it interesting that two of the same gender can fall in love, he always heard of it, but never saw it happen.

They stopped nuzzling after a few more minutes and smiled at each other.

"So..now that you love turtles are done. Should we go see King Dad and tell him how we feel about Lemmy and Larry?" Ludwig stated.

"Aww do we have too.." Lemmy said and Larry chuckled a bit.

"We have to Lem-Lem...otherwise King Dad will kill us.." Larry said. Lemmy nodded.

They both gulped as Iggy and Ludwig left the room and waited for them to follow.

They were scared..but they were ready.