"Momma, where are you going?" Felix asked hesitantly

"I'm going away for awhile, but we'll see each other again someday." A young Korean woman said, giving a sad smile.

It hurt Lila more than anything to leave her son behind. But this was the only way to save her son from heartbreak. He deserved so much more than this. He deserved to grow up safe, happy, and carefree. He wouldn't have to take care of her anymore, he would be a normal, smiling child.

"How come I can't come with you?" Felix asked, growing more and anxious

"You just can't. But don't ever forget that I love you, my baby boy." She said, tears threatening to fall as she kissed her son's forehead

"Momma, don't leave me!" he sniffled, trying hard not to cry

"I know, but I have to. Because it's the only way." She shushed in a calm, soothing tone

"I promise I'll be a good boy, always." He said wobbly, tears spilling down his face. He pushed himself into his mother's arms. He could hear the words to his favorite lullaby, and breathed in the scent his mother always had on. She often smelled like soft peaches and grew to love the scent, making him more calm.

"I want you to do one thing for me, though." She said, wiping his tears away

"Yes, momma?" he asked, whispering almost.

"You have to speak English from now on. But don't ever forget your Korean heritage, okay?" she instructed gently, hoping he would understand

"...yes momma." He said hesitantly

She smiled and gave her son a big hug. She would miss him, her little ray of sunshine ,and his big smile. She finally pulled away and let go. She slowly turned away and walked down the street, unable hide her sadness any longer. "Be happy, Felix." She whispered, tears falling down her face. Seeing his mother leave him in an abandoned alleyway was the last thing Felix ever saw, and the last time he would ever see his mother again.

"Momma?" he called, the scene immediately going dark.

"Momma, where are you?"

The darkness was growing darker, if that was even possible, It was getting harder to breathe. Felix felt himself get more frantic with each passing second.

"MOMMA!"

Felix awoke with a start. His heart was pounding, and tears were rolling down his face. "M-Momma?" he whispered, "W-Why did you leave me?"

He tried to get his breathing under control. He shouldn't be like this, momma had told him to be brave, that's what all the other kids expected. His nightmare was just a memory, but it was a painful and heartbreaking memory. His mom left him, and he never knew why.

Soon, he couldn't handle being alone, he needed someone. He scrambled out of bed and ran out of the room he shared with Andersmith. He ran out of the Chorus wing and down into the Red and Blue wing, crying and sniffling. Delta had just turned the corner when he saw Felix run by.

"Felix-"

"Let him go." A voice said

Delta turned to see Sigma leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets. "Sigma, Felix should not be awake at this hour." Delta said firmly, "If he has a problem, he should come to us."

"Delta, he doesn't want to talk to anyone. He wants someone to comfort him. There's a difference." Sigma sighed, "Right now, there's only one person Felix can trust. So just let him go."

Delta wanted to argue his point, but decided to let it go. In the end, Sigma was right. Everyone had that one person they would go to in times of need. South would call for North, York sometimes needed Delta, Church had Caboose, Junior had Tucker, Tex needed Omega, Kai had her brother Grif, Washington had Maine, and Felix needed Locus.

Locus awoke to the sound of knocking on his and Tucker's door. He rolled to look out the window, scowling when he saw the darkness outside, with only specks of light indicating dawn. He looked over to see Tucker not in bed, clearly sneaking off to stay with his brother. Locus stomped out of bed, to give Tucker a piece of his mind for waking him up so early in the morning. He flung open the door, only to find Felix standing in his pajamas, eyes red and runny nose from crying.

"Felix?" he asked, anger immediately melting away, with concern for Felix remaining

"L-Locus! I w-want m-my momma!" Felix cried

Locus ushered Felix in quickly and closed the door so none of the other children heard Felix's cries. He sat Felix down on his bed and hugged him as hard as he could. Locus didn't need to speak, he just held Felix tightly while the younger child continued to cry uncontrollably. It was moments like these that Locus felt concern and compassion for Felix. Everyone saw Felix's annoying, smug, happy, and funny side. But only Locus saw the sad, scared, helpless Felix that wanted nothing more than a mother's love.

After awhile, Felix's cries turned into sniffles and whimpers. Locus pulled Felix back and started to wipe away his tears. Despite looking big and mean (not big like Maine, but big to the Reds and Blues) he was being very gentle. "I'm sorry, Locus. I'll leave." Felix said shakily, slowly shifting away from Locus' grip.

"No." Locus said immediately, "You're not leaving until morning."

He motioned Felix to lie down on the bed. Felix accepted hesitantly, then relaxed as soon as Locus wrapped his arms around him. "Luca," Felix said quietly, "Why did my momma leave me?"

Locus would have cringed or have gotten mad if anyone else called him Luca. But this was Felix, vulnerable and scared Felix. So it really didn't bother him that much, but still disliked being called Luca regardless. Locus just sighed as he tried to give an answer. "Because...maybe your momma knew she wouldn't always be around or afford to take care of you. Maybe she wanted you to not be sad. But rather to always be happy." He explained

Felix murmured in agreement. "Still wish she could have taken me with her..." he breathed out sadly.

"Well, if I ever decide to leave...I promise I will take you with me." Locus declared quietly

"You promise?"

"I promise."

They remained like that until Locus heard Felix breathing deeply, indicating slumber for the five year old before gently stroking his hair. As much as Locus hated to admit it, but he truly loved Felix like a little brother. Ever since he found the little kid wandering the alleys by himself, he felt it was his duty to take care of him. Felix's patterned breathing and the warmth he radiated was enough for Locus to close his eyes and finally have sleep overcome him.

Tucker would come back first thing in the morning. Instead of crawling into bed, like he always had, he saw quite an interesting sight. Locus holding an innocent looking Felix, who was curled into a small ball. Locus slowly opened his eyes and simply looked at Tucker. Locus expected Tucker to laugh out loud and run to blab to Church. Instead, Tucker gave a small nod and climbed back into bed.

"Don't worry." Tucker said, "I never saw a thing."

Locus would never consider Tucker as a friend, or at least as a best friend, but he did see himself slowly getting along with him and making themselves a little more than just roommates.

"Thanks...Tucker."


I wanted a bit of fluffy moment with Locus and Felix, what Felix would be like if he was only around Locus and no one else. the last part of his story will change into the deceiving person he is