Chapter 11: A Decision Made
It was another clear and sunny day in Niceland. All Nicelanders were going about their normal routine. Felix was with Daniel teaching the boy how to fix a sink. Mary's sink was broken again and Felix thought Daniel might want to help fix it. Daniel who usually was so quiet actually said, "Yes". Whenever people asked him if he wanted to do something he would look at Crystal but being in Niceland was slowly changing the children.
Rose was talking more and would be outside just playing with her panther. Morgan who was usually the calm one was beginning to open up more. She would walk with Tamora to Heroes Duty along with Crystal and would be taking lessons on self-defense. Daniel was hanging out with Felix and Ralph more and got to do well men stuff like fixing things. But Crystal who was the hardest of the four began to relax as well.
Whenever Rose wanted to go play with Vanellope and Ralph, Crystal would go too in case something happened. Felix noticed how when her siblings were sound asleep she would be wide awake waiting for an attack. Now she slept either with her siblings or when Specks was smaller with him. Tamora and Felix loved having the children and soon began to discuss a subject they hadn't discussed ever, having kids.
Felix decided to be alone to discuss this and he asked Ralph and Vanellope to take Crystal, Daniel, Morgan, and Rose to Sugar Rush. To the kids it was to show them around the game but to Vanellope and Ralph it was to give Felix and Tamora a chance to talk. Tamora came home after training with the PlaCe-Bugs. It was odd to see Crystal who wasn't even programed into the game handle those PlaCe-Bugs so well. Some little babies that hadn't picked a soldier yet would follow her and Specks around and she would try to teach them to fly.
Dr. Peters was amazed by them for he was programmed into the game and he knew so little about these bugs. Crystal was more than happy to help. They would study the markings; identify which bug was female and male, eating habits, and other stuff. Some of the soldiers actually gave Crystal the nickname Queen of the PlaCe-Bugs. Steele came up with it and the others went along with it. And Crystal didn't mind but she didn't let the title go to her head.
"Hey honey, glad to see you are home," Felix said making dinner.
"Hey short stack, where are the kids?" Tamora asked looking around. She expected to see Morgan reading her books silently. Or to see Rose on the floor playing with her kitty and Daniel would be in the kitchen helping Felix cook. Crystal would be outside with Specks either playing with him or trying to practice her levitating or her other powers. It was still a shock to the community of the children's gifts but the Nicelanders adjusted to it.
"Remember they are in Sugar Rush," he told her.
"Oh yeah guess I forgot for a second must have been a rough day. Oh man Felix you should have seen Crystal today. She already found two soldiers that were forming a bond with two PlaCe-Bugs. Private Steele got bonded to a pure black PlaCe-Bug that is female and another rookie got bonded to a blue and yellow specked male bug. Steele is naming his bug Nightshade and the other is naming his bug Bruno," Tamora said. "That girl has a knack when it comes to those bugs. And Specks is protective over them but more protective over Crystal in my opinion," she added.
"Yeah I can understand why. Speaking of the kids you remember yesterday how they helped us build the recycling plant?" Felix asked.
"Yeah," Tamora said smiling as she took a beer from the fridge as the memory of yesterday came back to her.
"Alright we need help moving these bricks, Crystal think you can handle it?" Felix asked.
"Just show me where you want them," Crystal said and within minutes the bricks began to float towards him. Ralph was pounding at the broken down side to clear it so Felix can build the recycling plant.
"Uh Mr. Ralph sir maybe I could be of some assistance?" Daniel said.
"Sure kid if you can do this faster," Ralph said smiling at the boy.
"You might want to cover your ears," Daniel said and let out an ear shattering scream. The rubble broke and with his super speed he moved the rubble away.
"Wow color me impressed," Ralph said chuckling.
"Hey Daniel can you come here for a second," Tamora called from a distance.
"Coming mom," Daniel called without thinking. When he got there Tamora thought she heard him say mom.
"Uh Daniel did you call me mom?" she asked him.
"What uh no I said ma'am," he said quickly and blushing like Felix did.
"Okay dear," Tamora said and they continued building the recycling plant.
"Morgan sweetie could you give me a boost?" Felix asked looking at her.
"Sure dad," Morgan said without thinking.
"What did you say honey?" Felix asked thinking he was hearing things.
"I said sure um that would be rad," Morgan said blushing and looking away. She flew him up to the top window and within two hours they build the recycling plant.
Tamora and Felix began to notice more and more slips from the kids. Daniel a few times called Felix dad and Tamora mom. Morgan and Rose called them mom and dad a few times. The only one who called them by their names was Crystal. "Tammy I have been thinking? I know we never discussed this but I really think we should talk about it," Felix said nervously. He was finally going to have the conversation he swore never to have with his wife, having kids.
"What conversation Felix?" Tamora asked growing worried. She sat in her chair and watched as Felix sat opposite of her blushing and looking nervous.
"About having kids," Felix said softly but she heard him. She almost choked on her drink but contained her composure.
"What about having kids?" she asked trying to remain calm.
"I know we may never have children of our own due to our different programings. Which is okay I mean I love you Tammy and if you don't want kids I understand I am not trying to rush you or anything," Felix said quickly.
"Easy Felix calm down. Just tell me what you need to tell me," Tamora said feeling relieved that he loved her despite the fact that they may never have kids of their own.
"Well ever since Crystal, Daniel, Morgan, and Rose came into our lives. I feel as though our lives have changed for the better. I really love them and care about them. Yes, I know they have their secrets but Crystal has told us pretty much everything about their past. Daniel is more open as is Morgan and little Rose is such a sweet child. It may not be easy for they have gifts that we can't help them with but I know we can if we try. What I am saying is that I want to adopt them," Felix said getting to the point.
Tamora sipped her beer and pondered over the words Felix said. She too loved those kids for they were just so sweet. Rose so young and innocent Tamora wouldn't mind tucking her in every night. Morgan so calm and sweet and Tamora could give her more books and tell her stories of her adventures. Morgan loved adventure stories. She could teach Daniel had to shoot and fight. With Crystal they could train PlaCe-Bugs and she could help her with the changes of becoming a woman. It would be so nice to adopt them but she worried if they wanted to be adopted. "I want to adopt them too but what if they don't want to be?" she asked.
"I thought of that too and if they don't want to be adopted I will build them a house here. Where they can still have us nearby if they need us but have their own place and be left alone to live in peace," Felix said. He got up and held her hand. Looked deep into her eyes and asked, "Tammy I know I asked you this before but I want to hear the truth. Are you really happy with our life?" "I never told you this but I am happy but I wish we could have kids of our own. I even dreamed of them Tammy, a boy and a girl. The perfect combination of us but I was afraid to tell you this. I was worried that if I couldn't get you pregnant and you wanted kids you may leave me for someone who could. That is why I never brought up this subject till now because I really want kids and if we can't have any of our own then I would want Crystal, Daniel, Morgan, and Rose to know that I want them to be part of our family permanently," he said fighting tears.
"Oh Felix," Tamora said picking him up and cuddling him. She kissed his lips and held him tight. "I never told you this either but I want kids too. I was just scared to bring it up for I was worried I would be a bad mom. You are so much more affectionate than I am. At times I am cold and distant and I have such a temper. But don't ever think I would leave you I love you. And yes I would be a bit happier if I could give birth to our kids. But if not I too want Crystal, Daniel, Morgan, and Rose to be in our family. Also I agree if they don't want to be adopted then having them live nearby would be a smart thing to do. It will be hard for they have amazing gifts and we still have a lot of issues to help them fight but I know we can do it," Tamora said.
"Okay but this means we need a bigger house," Felix said.
"How long will that take?" Tamora asked.
"Tomorrow I will have Ralph help me rebuild a new house and have Gene along with the other Nicelanders and maybe some of your soldiers to help us move. Then I will have Ralph come and get the kids. They can stay in Sugar Rush with Vanellope or Crystal can stay in your game," he told her.
"Okay Felix looks like we may be parents," Tamora said hugging him.
"I know and I am so happy," Felix said and they went to bed and made love as sleep soon claimed them. They began to dream of their new life together and were unaware of the dangers that were lying ahead.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.