SEQUEL TO MEMOIRS OF VENUS
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C) This is a work of FICTION. So because of this fact, anything I say goes. No complaining if something below does not make sense. I will be more than happy to explain my logic if you ask me.
D) Roughly 31 chapters
More relevant info to this chapter: A heart-warming family get together and secret is revealed this chapter.
Sincerely wishing you all well,
Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius
Mikoto rarely got to spend time with her family. So when her mother had demanded a girl's day in a few days before Christmas, she agreed. She left her three sons with Fugaku and bundled up herself, Kane, and Akina.
When they arrived at Sana's house, Jo and Yoh were leaving.
"Look at my girls." Jo murmured warmly as Mikoto approached, each of her daughters holding her hands.
"Hey, Daddy. Where are you two going?" She asked, kissing his cheek as he hugged her.
"To see a movie." Yoh replied as he rubbed at her stomach.
"How is my newest grandson coming along?" Jo asked, rubbing at her stomach, as well. Mikoto smiled softly.
"Good. He's ready to come out." She groaned, making her father and brother chuckle.
"Well, I'm ready to go in." Kane grumbled as Akina shivered from the cold. This just made Mikoto join in on her father and brother's chuckled.
"Well, ok then. I love you guys." Mikoto said, heading towards the house.
"We love you girls, too." Jo replied, unlocking his car. Chuckling still, Mikoto entered the house.
"Hello?" She called as Kane and Akina began to take off their coats. Mikoto followed suit as her mother called from the living room.
"We're in here! Cookies are in the oven, would you check on them please, Mikki?" Sana called back.
"Sure thing, Mom! Here, 'Kina, let me help you get out of your boots." She said, bending over to do just that. After they were all out of their winter layers, the girls joined their grandmother and aunts in the living room as their mother headed for the kitchen.
After making sure that the cookies were fine, Mikoto grabbed a bottle of water from the refrigerator and then headed into the living room. Her youngest sister was painting everyone's nails as Maki did their hair.
"Hey Meeksters. Have a seat and be prepared to be pampered and gossip with us." Maki said cheerfully. Mikoto chuckled, sitting down next to her mother.
"Sounds like a plan." She said, leaning against Sana. The older pinkette wrapped an arm around her oldest child and smiled.
"Are you happy to be away from the boys?" Asami asked Kane and Akina.
"Yes! The boys drive me nuts!" Kane groaned in frustration.
"Nu-uh, Kane! You drive them nuts, cause you're bossy." Akina frowned at her big sister. Mikoto and her mother chuckled as the girls began to bicker.
"I'm happy to be away from my boys." Maki spoke up after a few minutes, breaking up their argument.
"I was getting restless, personally." Mikoto piped up.
"With your household, Mikki, I don't doubt it." Sana teased.
"Soon you'll have another little man running around." Maki added. Mikoto nodded, rubbing her stomach.
"I know. We're excited. We are also converting our guest room into a bedroom for the twins and Riki so that this baby can have the nursery." She explained.
"I want another baby." Maki whined, finishing Asami's braid and moving over to do Mikoto's hair.
"Well, my daughter, you do have the means of getting one. And know I will not throw a fit about a new grandbaby." Sana teased. Maki rolled her eyes.
"You love Sam and Jo." She grumbled. Sana nodded.
"I do. They are such sweet boys."
"So do I smell the arrival of a New Year's conception?" Mikoto asked her sister. Maki nodded, grinning.
"I'm going to try. Oboro had better watch himself." She said with a saucy wink. Her mother and big sister burst into laughter.
Maki could be very quirky at times.
"I'll go and check on the cookies." Sana announced.
"Cookies!" Kane and Akina cheered. Sana sent them a tender smile before exiting the room.
As Maki's hands messed with her hair, Mikoto allowed herself to relax. In this house, she could be at peace and never worry about anything. Her children were happy and healthy and safe, and that was all that mattered.
Mikoto could never have imagined a pleasant family get together could end so tragically. Yet it had. Here she was, in the protective arms of her husband, looking around her brother-in-law's room, dumbfounded.
Her face stared back at her from hundreds of pictures.
"Oh my God." Lincent was whispering on the floor. Fugaku had called Minato seconds ago, asking her presence immediately.
"Did he hurt the twins?" Mikoto dared to ask, resting her head on his shoulder. Fugaku shook his eyes, eyes flashing red.
"If he did, that sick bastard is dead." Fugaku declared. Mikoto and Lin both flinched.
"He's your brother!" Lin protested as her tears began to fall.
"He's obsessed with my wife!" Fugaku shouted. The words hung in the air, ringing throughout the room.
"Mommy?" Akina asked from behind them. Mikoto looked over Fugaku's shoulder, smiling at their daughter.
"Go back downstairs, sweetie. Mommy, Daddy, and Grandma are talking. Would you send up the other adults please?" Mikoto asked. Akina nodded, turning to go back downstairs. With a sigh, Mikoto leaned into her husband.
"'Gaku, let's get out of this room. It's making me uncomfortable." She said, shivering. Fugaku nodded, rubbing her arm in an attempt to soothe her.
"Ok. Mom, let's take this to your office." He said. Lin nodded, returning to her feet.
As they exited the room, Mikoto glanced back one last time. Her heart clenched as she thought of her closest friend, and how he was now her number one enemy.
How could this have happened?
A/N: The last scene took place on Christmas. And now Madara's secret is out. What could this mean for the future?
- Kida-Asumi