"But what about Asuka and Xiao?"

"Yeah!" She shook her head at her grandkids. It was something she liked about them. They always humored her whenever she got to talking too much; always asking questions. Maybe they were really interested, maybe not, at least they loved her enough to humor her like that. "They got better over time, except for Asuka. Once she heard the Elias had left the country she broke her arm again after tripping down the stairs. She was still in the hospital at the time, she got up and tried to rush after her." The eldest one at fifteen, Julian, got up and stretched. "But, Granma, did Elias ever come back?"

"Of course."

"Where is she now? I wanna drink with her." She tossed a pillow lightly at the fourteen-year-old Kia. She was just as rebellious as her mother. "Don't even try drinking, Kia, or I'm telling Auntie."

"Chrys, don't boss your cousin around. May I remind you that you're both the same age." The grandmother got up and staggered a little. All three got up to help her. Another thing she liked about them. They spoiled her with little things like these. "It's alright, I'm just going to check on Kimmy." Kimmy was the youngest, only two. The unexpected baby. He was well-behaved in contrast to his sister Kia. Kia was fiercely protective of him. "Hey Gran, what about Tiyo Marshall?"

"Oh him. He still owns Marshall's. Get me some of his noodles when you come back, I heard he made a new dish."

"Was Paul really that much of a pervert?"

"Yes, Chrys. Do your best to tone down your perversion. Yes, I know. I won't tell your mother."

"Kia! You told her didn't you?"

"No I didn't! She found your porno herself."

"With or without your help?"

"Shh, you two'll wake the baby." Julian handed her the walker. She thanked her and reluctantly grabbed hold of it. She knew she didn't need it, but of course she'd have to keep up appearances. They heard a car pull up outside.

"There's your parents. Kia, go get Kimmy." The teen nodded and headed off to get him. "Hey mom," Julian greeted the visitor.

"Hey. How was your time with gran?"

"She told us about Elias tonight." A smile creased the blonde woman's face. "Did she? What did she say?"

"She said she hacked into a system and beat up some Bryan Fury guy."

"Really? Get into the car, then, Chrys. Hey, aren't you coming to get your kids?" Another woman got out of the car. She looked entirely different from the blonde woman, but their eyes were the same shade of blue. "Yeah, yeah, I'm here. What was that you were saying about Kia, Chrys?"

"She said she wanted to drink with the Elias chick Gran told us about." She laughed. "I think Elias wouldn't mind. You going home already?" she asked the other mother. "Yeah. I'm dumping them here again in a week."

"Jeez mom."

"Hey hey, I'm just kidding. I love you two. See you next job, sis. Bye mom." The two moms hugged, and the first one left after kissing the grandmother. "Bye Gran, teach me more about that aikido stuff next time!"

"Pass trigonometry first!" Julian grinned at her from the car. She could almost hear the two siblings bickering in the back seat. "Hey there you," the other mother greeted her daughter. "Heard you wanted to go drinking."

"Chrys told on me didn't he?"

"Yeah, but don't mind it. Boys are kinda edgy at your age. Go on, get in the car."

"Mom?" She turned back to look at her daughter. "Do you know who Elias is?"

"Yeah. She's awesome and gorgeous. I met her in Manila." Neither of them noticed how the grandmother rolled her eyes. Vanity.

"Is she really like Granma said?"

"Yes. But she got a little more mature through the years."

"Can I go drink-"

"No. To the car, sweetie. March." Kia grinned and walked off with her brother in her arms. It never failed to surprise anybody that Kia was exactly opposite of her brother. "You told her about me."

"Yes."

"You told her I drank."

"Yes." They stared at each other a while. "You're not holding a blade to my neck."

"I know. You're too old for me to hold a-" A glint of silver appeared between her eyes. "You shouldn't let your guard down so easily."

"Oh really?" The grandmother looked down to see a very sharp pencil about to press into her stomach. "You little liar."

"I'd say I learned it from you, but then we both know that's a lie." The women laughed. "Hey. Have they guessed that it's me and Sis in your stories?"

"Not yet. I have a feeling Julian and Kia might figure it out soon though." The other mother smiled. "What'll you do when they do figure it out?"

"Julian's learning from Sis and you. I'm just going to teach Kia what I know."

"She better be as good as you."

"She might be even better." Silence. She had turned out better than she'd hoped. "I better go, mom."

"Go on. I know you two'll be-"

"Don't say it." She hugged her mother. "Need any help getting in bed?"

"I'm fine, thank you. We both know I'm not that old." They exchanged another smirk, and the grandmother pushed her towards the car with the walker. "Be careful."

"Bye Gran!" Kia held her baby brother up to the window. He blinked his green eyes and sleepily waved goodbye as the car rolled away. The grandmother watched them go, then went inside and closed the door.
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It is enough. The Defense rests.

It's over, I think. I don't know. Maybe another whirlwind will come and I'll get to write more. But for now, I think my sketchbook needs some love. Thanks for sticking around with me up until now, you guys are really wonderful. XD

I'll be back, hope for a whirlwind.

Love, *Name has been removed due to violation of copyright laws*