Insert usual disclaimer (I wonder if you can tell how lazy I'm getting). I had to make myself stop writing on this one, seriously, it was getting too long, so I had to break it into two parts. Anyway, have some feels to start with. The italicized letters are the dream, in case you wanted to know. And now to work on that sequel I have been promising people, can I change the day to Wednesday? I hope to get it up today, but it might also be Wednesday. Sorry, but enjoy the chapter.
I found myself walking down the halls of my house, endlessly wandering past the doors. For some reason I stopped outside a random door and opened it up to reveal a nursery. There were three cradles inside; each had what appeared to be a sleeping body inside. I smiled and walked over to one of them, discovering Lovi curled up under a blanket. Something seemed off though, he seemed too quiet and still. I panicked and put my hand under his nose, checking for breath. Nothing and my heart stopped. I ran to the other cribs and did the same to Feli and Al, none of them were breathing.
I spun around, ready to run out and call for help, but noticed rocking chairs that weren't there before. Mattie, Lovino, and Ludwig each had their own chair. They appeared to be sleeping peacefully, but I suspected the worst. I shakily approached Ludwig's chair and found that he wasn't breathing either. My gaze fell on Lovino and I quickly ran over to his chair. Tears were clouding my vision as I checked his breathing and then Mattie's. I slowly backed away from their chairs and collapsed in the middle of the room. Behind me was the sound of creaking, so I turned and my heart stopped again. Sitting in the corner was my little sister, eyes open wide and gazing into space. I cried out and crawled over to her, pulling her close to me and asking myself why she had to go. Why did she go so soon? I didn't get to hang out with her as much as I should have! I felt myself fall deeper in despair, and nothing could bring me out.
"MAMA!" "MUTTI!" three voices shouted at me. My eyes flew open and I sat up quickly, ragged breaths of air filling my lungs as tears continue to fall down my face. "Are you okay?" Lovi, Feli, and Al ask me. My eyes flit over to them and images from the dream flicker before my eyes. Tears seem to fall faster as I gather them into a bone crushing hug, my little children were safe.
"Yeah, I'm fine guys, just a nightmare. I promise, but I'm going to get ready for school now," I tell them. I glance at the clock and realize there is thirty minutes until my alarm, but the idea of going back to sleep isn't exactly appealing. I lay the chibis down on the bed and let them go back to sleep as I shower and get dressed.
I open the door to the hallway and get hit with an amazing smell. After following it to the kitchen I find out Mattie and Ludwig are making breakfast for everyone. Mattie appears to be making thousands of pancakes, while Ludwig is making several links of sausage. The images of them in their chairs flicker again, but I try my best to ignore them. It's Friday, I should be happy and peppy. "Good morning guys. Do you mind if I start eating now?" I ask them.
"Go ahead, there is enough pancakes and wurst to start eating," Ludwig says. I walk over to the cabinet, pull down four plates for everyone, and begin to dish stuff out. I make sure to put only pancakes on Kiki's plate, since she doesn't like sausage of any kind.
"Ludwig, can you go wake Kiki up for me? I have to warn you though, she is a heavy sleeper," I warn. He nods and leaves, after putting the rest of the cooked wurst on a plate of course. I watch him leave and go to sit at the table with Mattie. A few minutes late Kiki is in the kitchen fully dressed and ready for the day, a near impossible feat in the morning. The flickering starts again, but I shake my head to get rid of it.
"Mustache and a grape?" I ask Ludwig when he comes in. He nods and smiles lightly before handing a plate to Kiki so she can also eat. I finish first and set the rest of the food aside for Lovino and the chibis whenever they wake up. I also make a note for them about the food and stick it on the fridge. "I'm going to say bye to the kids real quick," I tell everyone.
I run to the bedroom and slowly approach the bed where Lovi, Feli, and Al are sleeping. I sigh in relief to see that all are still breathing and chide myself for being so paranoid. I quickly give all three a kiss on the forehead before running out to the car where Ludwig, Kiki, and Mattie are waiting. "Sissy, can we hang out after school today?" Kiki asks me.
I glance back at her in the rear view mirror as I back out of the driveway. She looks really hopeful and is bouncing slightly in her seat, nothing like the usual brat she was when mom was around. "Sure Kiki, we can get some ice cream while Lovino, Mattie, and Ludwig watch the kids," I say, aiming that last part at Mattie and Ludwig.
"Sure, I don't mind watching them for you," Mattie agrees.
"Yeah, it might be a chance to get on their good side," Ludwig says hopefully.
"Well, there's your answer Kiki, now let's get you inside," I say as I park in the daycare lot. Kiki walks in and leaves quickly, saying a quick goodbye as she goes. I leave and head back to the car, but not without glaring at the receptionist first. "So, Ludwig, let's get you a schedule with me like Mattie has," I suggest.
"Of course, I was going to ask the same thing. Is there anything you stay after school for?" he asks. I wait to answer, because getting out of the daycare parking lot always needs concentration.
"Well, we stay after for theatre, which reminds me. If you are going to be in theatre with us, you need to be part of the show in some way. Hmm, I think you would do well in set crew, but only if you want to," I quickly say. I don't want to pressure him or anything, but those muscles would come in handy in set crew.
"Oh no, I don't mind. Is set crew building stuff?" he asks. I nod and he seems to consider the idea for the rest of the ride. I park in the lot at school and turn in my seat, ready for his answer. "Ja, set crew sounds like fun," he finally says.
"Good, but we should get inside Maple. We need to get Ludwig a schedule," Mattie says.
"Oh crap, you're right. Hurry up Ludwig, we need to get a schedule like ours," I say quickly. We all jump out of the car and speed walk towards the front office. I end up going through the same process I did with Mattie and we finally get the schedule. "Ok, this is your schedule, but since you have all the same classes as us you can just walk to all the classes with us," I tell him.
"Thank you Sarah, I appreciate it," Ludwig says quietly, a slight blush gracing his features. I smile and lead them to first period, looking forward to a relaxing Friday.
-le mini time skip-
"RUN FASTER MATTIE!"
"I'M TRYING MAPLE, I'M TRYING!"
"HE'S GAINING ON US!"
"QUICK, GET INSIDE!" Mattie shouts as he pulls me into the theatre hallways. Our faces are red from running across the school and we try to catch our breath. We wait in the hall for Ludwig to appear as we try to retain normal breathing patterns. On the bright side, we have never been this early to theatre. Ludwig quickly appears on the other side of the door and he looks slightly annoyed.
"Do you dummkopfs call that running?" he asks us angrily. Mattie and I nod, which only cause Ludwig to grumble angrily in German. I roll my eyes and pull him towards the door to the classroom. Carlson and Kiersten are already there; they must have really close classes, and look up when I come in.
"Did you know, you're a dirty Jew?" Carlson asks me, cocky ass smile ever gracing his face.
"Didn't we already establish this? I am quite aware of my Jewness and how dirty it is. By the way guys, this is Ludwig, Ludwig this is Carlson and Kiersten," I say, introducing the three. Ludwig looks slightly annoyed with Carlson's Jew comments, and the devilish look in his eyes can't be helping.
"Ludwig, are you German by any chance?" Carlson asks. Mattie and I share a worried glance, not sure if Ludwig is ready for Carlson being a douche. Ludwig nods hesitantly before sitting down on my left with Mattie on my right. "Oh, I am going to have so much fun with this. Not only do I get a Jew, but now I have a German to add to the mix. So, have you escorted her to a camp yet?" he asks.
"Nein, I would never do that! How could you think such things?!" Ludwig cried out. His eyes flicked between my 'done with you face' and Carlson's amused smile.
"Ludwig, don't listen to him. Carlson is just being Carlson."
"But you're my favorite Jew to mess with!"
"She's the only Jew you know, so of course she's your favorite," Kiersten chimes in.
"Exactly, who else will dive after the pennies I throw in the hallway?!"
"THAT WAS ONE TIME CARLSON! YOU DIVE FOR A PENNY ONE TIME AND NO ONE WILL LET IT GO!"
"Should we be worried for them?" Ludwig asks Mattie. I look over and see he has a concerned look on his face. No doubt he is wondering if we can be classified as criminally insane.
"Surprisingly, it's like this every day," Mattie replies. Ludwig grimaces, but lightens up when I smile at him. I really want him to relax, not be so flustered and uptight, and enjoy himself.
"Oh, Ludwig, I have a really good joke for you," Carlson says. I can see Ludwig mentally prepare himself for a long 45 minutes.
Aww, poor Luddy, he has to deal with Carlson being a little shit for 45 minutes. I hope he can survive that long without strangling the kid. Also, Sarah didn't get her relaxing Friday, Ludwig is too serious about being on time y'all. Any way, thanks for reading, comments are nice, and look forward to the next chapter!