Here's another one. This one takes place about four or five months after Special sibling game…plus one
Chapter 3: Withdrawal part 1
Lincoln Loud lay on his bed, hands folded across his chest, staring up at his ceiling deep in thought. Looking to the world as the very picture of calm and tranquility. He was actually the exact opposite on the inside. He felt drained, sluggish, and tense all at once. He hadn't been sleeping well these past few nights. He brain hurt with all the thoughts and emotions running through his head. He felt like he was going to go mad.
The reason for his current mood was obvious to himself. He knew what his problem was….it had been at least three months since he and Luna had last played their Special sibling game. They had come up with it in the month or two following the week he, Lynn and Luan had been occupying Luna's stomach, after Lisa had tricked him into testing a experimental shrinking formula, and they only way he could survive was to be sheltered in the constant heat inside Luna's stomach. While the arrangement had started out as a daunting one…Luna and him had surprisingly grown to enjoy it…him especially. Lincoln had dealt with feelings of inferiority compared to his sister's since he was eleven. He didn't blame his sister's for this, so they all had talents, while he was…just him. They still loved him…even if Lynn and Lola had different ways of showing it. Lincoln hadn't found what made him unique as of yet. For the love of Loud of the Rings…he couldn't even win a costume contest at his favorite Superhero convention.
But that didn't matter inside the humid darkness of Luna's core. For a few hours all thoughts of inferiority faded. All that remained was the knowledge that Luna would always love him. Enough to let him use her stomach as his secret, safe place, whenever he needed it, whether for a few hours or even all night…but he hadn't needed that for a while…. The game saw to that. The game was usually enough excitement.
The game brought a rush to the process. To everyone in the know surprise, even Linc himself, it turned out he was a bit of an adrenaline junkie. And there was no rush greater then being downsized to three inches tall and hiding and running around the house, while his awesome and Rockin' big sister hunting him down, just like she was a cat and he was her mouse. Only unlike real life, the mouse wanted to end up in the cats belly. Safely tucked away in a place he felt safe, secure, protected from his own troubles…
Lynn Sr: Kids! Breakfast!
The call from his father brought his thoughts back to why he and Luna couldn't play their game… they hadn't had any alone time in three months. Even if some left the house, there was always someone else there…preventing the sibling bonding game from being played. If it had been just him and Luna, Luan, Lynn and Lisa, it wouldn't have mattered, since they knew….in fact Luan and Lynn might've even joined in, Luan had done so before, after she had accidentally almost stepped on him, which ended with him sleeping happily and cozy in both his amazing Rocker and Jokester big sister's stomach's, that had been intense, and adrenaline rushing on a whole nother level. And Lynn had shown interest in jumping on the bandwagon. But with either their parents or Leni or the rest of the younger sisters…. Impossible, too risky. While he loved his family with all his heart…he missed his time in Luna's tummy.
Lincoln sighed as he climbed out of bed. He couldn't skip breakfast…everyone would get suspicious. But really Lincoln would much rather stay in bed with his thoughts. The longing for the rush of the sibling game was eating away at him, he was afraid he might accidentally let something slip, if he was with the crowd of his siblings. It hurt that he felt this way, considering avoiding his family.
Lincoln exited his room, seeing most of his sisters already on their way down. He didn't see Luna, seemed she had already made her way down, or was still in her room. He sighed, even before the event of his tricked shrinkage, Luna could usually make him feel better.
A sudden punch on his arm brought him back to his senses. Lincoln looked over to see , sporty seventeen year old Lynn beside him grinning.
Lynn: (cheerful) Ey! Morning, Linc!
Lincoln: Morning, Lynn.
Lynn frowned, the greeting was friendly enough, but like the rest of his big sisters, Lynn could tell when something was bothering him. He sounded...tired,…off. Upon closer examination, Lynn saw Linc looked ill at ease, and he had dark circles under his eyes.
Lynn's big sister mode started to activate.
Lynn: (concerned) You all right, bro?
Lincoln: (nods) Yeah…just hungry.. I guess.
Lincoln felt a pang of guilt for lying. He briefly considered telling the truth. Lynn knew about his and Luna's special bond, she would understand, right? She was willing to spend the week inside Luna with him and Luan….it had even been her idea! According to her and Luan and Lori, the sporty tomboy had stormed into Lisa's room after she overheard what the scientist had done and very nearly tried to tear her head off before the oldest Loud child intervened…..No, better to not make her or anyone else worry.
At any rate, Lynn's concerned look faded back to a grin. Lincoln, despite his melancholy mood, couldn't help but snort as he caught the sound of Lynn's stomach growling.
Lynn : My stomach's right there with ya, Linc! Come on.
The two were the last at the table. Lincoln sat down at the end of the table with Lynn on his immediate right. On his left was twenty year old Leni, the bubbly fashionista flashed him a bright smile, which Lincoln returned, he couldn't help it, Leni was so bright and happy, it was physically Impossible not to return her smile. Lynn Sr came in from the kitchen. The Patriarch of the Loud House went around the table, dropping off plates of bacon and eggs.
A chorus of thank you's came from all around the table, followed by the sounds of cutlery on plates.
Like always with his dad's cooking, the food was delicious, but again Lincoln found himself eating mechanically. He was still distracted by his thoughts.
Three months since he felt his heart pound so fast, it felt like it was beating out of his chest. Three months since he felt the addicting rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins…
Voice: Linc?
…Three months since his Rockin' big sis was as Luan would joke, a literal big sister. Three months since he got to feel the squashy, squelchy floor of her stomach under his fingers, cradling him as if he were laying on a cloud, with the soothing constant dull thudding of her heart above him. Surrounded by wet, humid darkness…
Voice: (louder) Linc?
Lincoln's eyes strayed up to where Luna sat at the seat on their father's right.
Did she miss it too? Was the though that it had been three months since she got to feel her own side of the games rush, gnawing at her consciousness every day since it was last experienced? If it was , she was certainly doing a lot better job of hiding it.
Lincoln had looked in the mirror lately, he knew he looked suspiciously unwell.
Voice: Lincoln!?
Lincoln perked up as the voice that now caught his attention. Everyone around the table was looking at him, like they just realized how he looked. Luna, Lynn and Luan in particular were giving him concerned looks.
Lynn Sr.: You feeling all right, sport? Lana's asked you to pass the salt three times.
Lana: Yeah, you were just sitting there with this, really weird look on your face ?
Lincoln gulped nervously, they were getting suspicious. He passed Lana the salt shaker.
Lincoln: Sorry, just thinking real deep and something.
Luna: (concerned) Come to think of it, you been doing that a lot lately…you sure your ok?
Lincoln inwardly got more uncomfortable. Too many questions were being asked. The walls felt like they were closing in. He stood up .
Lincoln: I..I…gotta go.
Lincoln rushed off, leaving his half eaten food behind.
Leni: (confused) Like, what just happened?
Lola: Lincoln just being weird, as usual. What else could it be.
Lynn Sr and Rita gave the glittery ten year old a incredulous look, making her chuckle sheepishly. The sound of a chair being scooted back grabbed their attention, looking up they saw Luna preparing to get up, and since her eyes were locked on the stairs, they had a good idea what she was planning. Two more chairs moved back, these belonging to Luan and Lynn, their looks saying they were in the same mind as Luna.
Lynn Sr: Luna, Luan, Junior, where do you think your going?
Luna: Just gonna go see what's bothering Linc, Pop star.
Luan and Lynn: Same here.
Rita: No, your brother probably just needs a little space. You heard he's got a lot on his mind, right now.
Luna: But—
Lynn Sr: No buts, you heard your mother. Everyone else stays.
Luna, Luan and Lynn reluctantly sit back down, sharing a concerned look.
That didn't go unnoticed by the rest of the table. They expected this kind of reaction from Luna. Everyone knew ever since Linc was born, he held a particular soft spot in the Rockers heart. She would always be there for her little white haired bro whenever he needed it.
Lynn and Luan were a more recent development. True, they obviously loved Lincoln as well, but they weren't particular close, least not as close as Luna and Lincoln. But since they got back from the that week long pageant of Lola's, they noticed something had changed. While they still acted the same, rough and tumble for Lynn and joking around for Luan, the two really seemed to have stepped up in big sister mode. If something was or they thought was bothering Linc, Luna would still be the first one to run off to check on him, but now Luan and Lynn usually wouldn't be far behind.
Both the parents and Lincoln's other sisters asked both Lori and Lisa if anything was going on, since they both had been here with the three, no doubt it was hopeless to ask Leni. She probably spent most of the time at the mall. Lori told them not to worry, she said that the four had just really bonded during that time, and all was well. Lisa said pretty much the same thing, , if they had looked around, they would've seen Lynn behind them, staring the scientist down, with a " you better not say anything" face.
Lincoln paced around his room.
Lincoln: (to himself) Great, now you gone and done it. Now everyone definitely will know something is up.
They were probably planning on coming up after breakfast, all of them. If they all ganged up on him, he'd surely crack.
Lincoln sat down on the head of his bed, preparing for the worst.
How long he sat there, he couldn't tell. He suddenly jerked up as the sounds of someone coming up the stairs. Lincoln was briefly surprised there was only one. As he expected, the footsteps immediately headed straight for his room, followed by the person knocking.
Lincoln: (trying to keep the nervousness out of his voice) It's open.
Lincoln wasn't surprised to see it was Luna who opened the door. No doubt she noticed he looked…off lately. His third oldest sister slipped into his room, shutting the door quickly behind her. Luna turned towards her brother and crossed her arms, letting him know that she wasn't going anywhere until he talked.
Luna: All right, Linc . What's the deal? Why were you acting so weird at breakfast?
She was trying to sound stern, but the miserable look on her brothers face, dropped that instantly. Big sister mode took over. She was worried, everyone was, in fact they were all planning to come up after breakfast, but Luna said that was a bad idea. If they all ganged up on him, he might lock up, she said she would try solo. They had all accepted that, if Luna couldn't get him to talk, no one could.
Maybe she came on too strong, better to try a softer approach. Calm him down enough until he was ready to talk. Luna climbed up in the bed with her baby bro, pulling him into a one armed hug.
Luna: Sorry bro, I'm just worried. I've been noticing you looking a little gnarly lately.
Lincoln didn't answer, but he did snuggle up into her embrace. Lincoln remained silent.
Luna: (concerned) Come on, bro. Please tell me what the sitch is.
Lincoln still didn't speak, he looked nervous. Luna frowned, he wasn't making this easy. Luna smiled as she thought of something. She got in front of Lincoln and lifted his head, by placing a hand on his cheek, making him look at her.
Luna: (warm) Bro, if something's bothering you, you know you can tell me. (points to herself) Remember…safe place.
Luna hopes were raised when Lincoln laughed a little at the reminder that Luna designated herself her brother's special safe place, but…why did he look a little upset at it too.
Lincoln: (at last) I've…been having trouble sleeping lately…I got a lot on my mind.
Luna raised an eyebrow, she could see the dark circles under his eyes. Linc wasn't one to overly care about his appearance, but he at least took care of himself. But these last few days she could see something has been eating at him. Why would he be having trouble sleeping?
Lincoln: (continues) I've been feeling drained, tense. I felt like I'm going mad!
Luna was worried at this declaration, but before she could ask him why, Lincoln reached out and put his hand against the Rockers stomach.
Lincoln: (sad) It's been three months, Luna. I…miss it.
Oh, so that's why he's been looking gnarly. Suddenly everything made sense. Luna knew it's been a while since they played…they never had enough alone time for it, Luna herself felt it too, but clearly not as much as Linc. For Linc it was a way to get the blood pumping and the heart racing, even if it started out as the only way he could survive the shrinking making his resistance to outside elements almost non-existent. Luna felt a rush too, but for a different reason. The rush of hunting him and his wriggling around inside and rubbing at her stomach walls and floor were great of course. But for her it was the knowledge that, even if only for a few hours, she could make her little bro leave all his worries behind. And just relax in somewhere a little…ok..a lot unorthodox maybe, but as long as he was happy…that was all that mattered.
The tenseness, nervousness…lack of sleep. The girls went through something similar whenever there was a shortage of chocolate in the house. There was only one thing, Luna thought could be wrong with her bro…withdraw. Lincoln was missing his rush, he wanted the rush of adrenaline and sibling bonding the game provided. Still hard to believe her usually calm , comic and video game loving little bro was an adrenaline junkie. But they couldn't very well play with everyone here…unless….
A plan surfaced in her mind, they couldn't play the game, but that didn't mean she wasn't gonna be here for her baby bro. He'd just have to be patient, a little bit longer.
Luna: (apologetic) Sorry, bro. Not much I can do about that. What with everyone here.
Lincoln: (sad) I know. It..just sucks.
Luna felt sorry for her bro and instinctively pulled him into a full hug. Feeling his arms wrap around her with the same vigor. Gods he was tense, she could feel it. The plan that started brewing began taking full shape.
Luna: (in her head) Just wait a little longer bro, big sis has a surprise in store for you.
The rest of the day passed uneventfully, Luna told their parents and sisters that Lincoln just hadn't been getting a lot of sleep these past few days and that he was taking a nap in his room. Most of them accepted this, though she could tell Luan and Lynn didn't seem entirely convinced, those two really had stepped up as big sisters. They didn't press the issue thankfully, and an hour or so later Linc came back down. He really hadn't done much more then stare at the ceiling, but he figured they'd be less suspicious something was up. So he said the "nap" did him a world of good. Both of them spent the rest of the day spending time with their family. Though Linc didn't notice Luna would occasionally sneak a glance at him when he wasn't looking, smiling knowingly.
Oh yeah, baby bro was in for a surprise real soon.
Night fell over the Loud House. A little after 9: 30, when the door to Luna and Luan's room slowly and quietly creaked open, and Luna poked her head out and looked carefully down the hall for any signs or sounds of anyone not being yet asleep. Every other door was shut and behind each came the soft sounds of everyone slumbering, and of course the loud sounds of Lynn snoring away from her and Lucy's room. Perfect, seemed everyone was asleep. Time to commence with her plan . Luna crept down the hall, towards Lisa's room. Lisa and five year old Lily were sound asleep. Quietly, Luna got the stuff out of it's usual spot, then exited, shutting the door silently behind her, before heading to her destination, Lincoln's room.
Lincoln was asleep as well, lying on his back with his knees drawn up. Though Luna could tell from his face, it had taken awhile for him to fall asleep and it was going to be a troubled, fitful rest, thanks to his feelings of withdraw. Not if Luna had anything to say about it.
Lincoln said he missed the rush of the sibling game, and while they couldn't play the whole game, Luna felt that maybe just once , he wouldn't mind if they skipped ahead to the conclusion. According to Lincoln, while being hunted by her was adrenaline surging, the best part was the being in her stomach. The being completely safe inside somewhere that under normal circumstances was the very definition of unsafe was….WOW! That's how he described it.
Luna listened for a second, just to make sure everyone was still in dream land. Just the sounds of sleeping were heard . Perfect, Lincoln mumbled something drowsily as he straightened his knees, his face pinched with the restless sleep. Luna waited a few seconds to make sure he wasn't waking up. When she was confident he was still asleep, she stepped up closer , gently gathered his head up in her arms, opened up the formula vial, before carefully tipping it past her brothers lips. There was a slight grunt and grimace at the bad taste. Linc coughed and sputtered a bit, Luna stopped and waited until he was down before starting to pour the rest in. She didn't want him to choke. The last of the stuff vanished down her brothers throat, instantly his face became more relaxed as the formula went to work.
Luna stepped back to watch as her brother started to get smaller, waiting until he was small enough to carry back to her room with no trouble. As she watched, she felt kinda bad it had taken her so long to figure out her little bro was suffering,…and a little irritated at him for waiting so long to tell her. What is it with dudes and hiding how their feeling? She'd wait until he woke up to give him a talk about this.
How many times did she have to tell him her stomach was open for him whenever he needed it? All he had to do was say something…anything.
Luna's gaze went back to Lincoln. Her little bro was around roughly five or six inches tall now, his bed looking massive compared to him now, almost like he was just a little action figure. Good enough to sneak back to her room. Luna stepped forward and gently got a grip around her bro. Then she lifted him from the mattress.
Luna froze as her baby bro, despite the pretty much coma he was currently under from the formula, made a whimper of discomfort as he subconsciously felt he was taken from his warm bed, surprisingly loud for someone of his size. Did the feelings of withdraw have something to do with that? He was usually calm and quiet during the downsizing. But whimpering was new, and aforementioned was surprisingly audible. They weren't called Loud for nothing, but that was a no go.
Lincoln started to fidget, in her hand, trying to find his bed.. Luna did the first thing that came to mind…she pressed him carefully against her stomach, holding him there while she listened for any signs of disturbance. Some of the Louds, namely Lucy, were very light sleepers. The whimper might have been enough to rouse them. Nothing came from the closed rooms, except the sleepy shifting around into a more comfortable position from some.
Luna breathed a sigh of relief for two reasons. 1: if anyone woke up to investigate, and she was discovered, then she'd have to explain what was going on, ratting out not only Lisa but also herself, Lincoln, Luan, Lynn and Lori, and revealing their secret. " Hey guess what, Lincoln and me play a game where he's shrunk and I chase him down and eat him." Ok that wasn't true, Lincoln was perfectly safe from that….it was just easier to say eat. That was a sure fire way to end the sibling bonding Luna and Linc had been enjoying.
2: With a more playful air, Luna wanted her baby bro to be surprised. She wanted to see the look on his face when he woke up and got to know what his big sister had planned for him.
Luna looked down as Lincoln let out a sleepy little groan. Seemed he had calmed down after her hasty idea. She saw him yawn a little before snuggling up closer against her night shirt covered stomach, a small comfortable, content smile on his face at the warmth and familiar protective memory he was subconsciously feeling.
Luna had to bite her lip to stop herself from letting out a small scream of adoration at this. Ok that would've been cute even at his regular height, but now that he was handheld size …it was downright adorable!
Luna: (underbreath) That's it, baby bro. Just stay asleep for another minute or two. Big sis Lunes got a plan she knows your gonna love.
After another second of looking around to make sure all was still quiet, Luna softly headed back to her room, holding her little bro against her gut, shutting the door silently behind her. Luan was still sound asleep on the bottom bunk, mumbling jokes to herself as she slept.
Luna quietly opened the dresser door and fumbled around inside for Linc's ear piece. They decided to keep both in her room, Luna usually kept hers under her pillow, but Linc was designed for his tiny stature, so that wouldn't work. She found his and carefully held it as she climbed up to her bunk and fiddled with her pillow, so that she could sit up. Then she leaned back, with her little bro settled asleep on her stomach. Luna smiled softly at this, again it was incredibly adorable. Luna gently laid her right hand down over his snoozing form, just in case he rolled, as she waited for him to wake up and see what she had in store for him.
Wait, before he woke, there was something she wanted to do now. Carefully so she didn't wake him, Luna pulled her phone out from beside her pillow, and activated the camera. She lined up Lincoln's sleeping little form and snapped a photo.
Luna looked at it and smiled again. Oh yeah, that was a keeper. Might even be her new background photo.
Lincoln woke up feeling…confused…strange. Not bad strange…in fact it felt somewhat familiar, welcome. But at the same time still unknown or inexperienced in a while. Lincoln raised his head, to his surprise, he wasn't in his bed. But lying on a strange surface. What was going on? He remembered falling asleep, after a while of dreading how restless it was going to be,, then a sudden strange, but welcome feeling of calm, soothing. Then suddenly he felt discomfort, but almost just as quickly it was replaced by warmth and a familiar protective feeling that eased into calm...And what was covering him? It was kinda rough..but warm and gentle and familiar. What was under him was warm too, but seemed to strangely rise and fall…rhythmically? And why was everything purple? And that dull thumping he was hearing. It sound..like a heartbeat?
At that moment a warm, raspy and friendly, familiar voice sounded above him.
Voice: Surprise, baby bro.
With a kind of joyous surprise, Lincoln looked up see something very welcome, Luna's face high above him, staring down at him with a soft, warm smile. Now everything made sense. He was laying on her stomach, and what was covering him was her hand, the fingers slightly calloused from years of playing guitar cords.
Lincoln: Luna!? What's going on?!
Luna put a finger to her lips.
Luna: (shh) Keep it down, little bro. People are trying to sleep, ya know?
Luna pointed down to the bottom bunk, even if Linc couldn't see, he for sure could hear Luan's snoring and sleep joking.
Lincoln: Sorry.
Luna: (chuckles) No harm done, just didn't want everyone waking up.
Lincoln: (confused) But really, Luna. What's going on?
Luna: Well, baby bro. Believe it or not but I have been noticing you haven't been looking to hot these past few days. But it wasn't until I came up to talk to you this morning that I figured out what's buggin' ya. (amused) My little bro been feeling withdraw cause he hasn't got to play his special sibling game with his big sis for a while.
Lincoln: (raised eyebrow) Withdraw? Like you get when there's no chocolate in the house?
Luna: Exactly. (frowns down at him) And what did I say about keeping your feelings hidden? If you were feeling this way, you could've just come to me and we could've figured something out.
Lincoln: (sighs) I didn't because I was afraid someone might over hear and….(mumbles)
Luna: Didn't catch that last bit, bro.
Lincoln: Didn't want you all to worry.
Luna sighed. Sheesh Linc, always putting others before himself. If Luna hadn't gotten him to fess up this morning, who knows how long he would've kept it bottled up. Luna gently scooped up Lincoln in her hand and lifted him up to eye level.
Luna: Linc, we're family, worrying about each other is in the job description. That's why I came up with a plan I know your gonna love.
Lincoln: (eyebrow raised, intrigued) I'm listening.
Luna: Well you know we can't play the full sibling game. Too risky with everyone here…but I figured that since your missing your rush, you could spend the night in your big sis hotel.
Luna couldn't help but chuckle at the look on Linc's face at the offer. His eyes practically lite up.
Lincoln: Really!? All night!
Luna: Yep. (teasing) And if you're good baby bro, I might try and come up with a excuse at where you are tommorow, so you can spend some of the morning in there as well. (winks) So, feeling your rush yet, bro?
Lincoln: Well, maybe a bit.
In truth Lincoln was actually kinda disappointed at how low it was. Being shrunk and the offer had made his adrenaline start pumping, but it was weak, and after so long without it, he wanted more. And he wanted it now!
Lincoln: I'm ready!
Luna smiled, of course he would be. And her big sister duties made it her obligation to help. But being a big sis, Luna couldn't resist teasing him a little.
Luna: Well, you might be..but I'm the.
Lincoln: (face falls, slightly) What…why?
Luna: Linc, you think you're the only one who missed our game? I haven't seen you downsized and adorable in three months. (rubs his head) Can't I have a few minutes to appreciate how adorable you are right now?
Lincoln: (slightly whiny) But I'm ready now. I don't wanna wait.
Luna chuckles inwardly, remembering how impatient he had been a few months ago, when she told him he had to wait a few minutes to play. He decided to get a head start and be shrunk and waiting for her, which lead to him almost getting stepped on by Luan , of course they all got a happy ending in the end. Especially Linc, sound asleep occupying Luan's stomach while the latter was sound asleep in Luna's. And of course Luna was happy that she had helped both her siblings with their problems. Lincoln, boredom and Luan, guilt for nearly crushing their bro.
Luna: (sighs) Well fine, bro. If I can't enjoy how adorable you are, guess I won't let you spend the night in your safe place.
Luna felt a tad guilty at the horrified look on her baby bro's face. But it accomplished what she wanted.
Lincoln: Fine, one minute.
Luna: (scoffs) What? No way bro, that's not good enough. Five minutes, not a sec less.
Lincoln pouted and crossed his arms, not wanting to wait that long. That only made him look even more adorable in the rockers eyes. Plus she had a sure fire way to get him to agree.
Luna: (imploringly) Please, bro?
Lincoln tried his hardest not to look, knowing from her tone what she was doing…puppy dog eyes. The sisters secret weapon, he couldn't say no when they did that.
Lincoln: (in his head) Don't look! Don't look! Don't look!
It was no use, Lincoln felt one eye open, then the other. Luna was staring at him full in the face, with her puppy dog eyes in full force, complete with a quivering lip.
Lincoln: (huffs in defeat) Fine you win, five minutes. (firm) But no longer! Just please…stop with the eyes.
Lincoln pointed threateningly at her, daring her to try to argue. Luna stopped the puppy dog eyes instantly.
Luna: (chuckles, amused) Ok. Ok. Five minutes, no more…
Luna set Lincoln back on her night shirt covered belly, looking a little cross he had to wait, but he curled up all the same, with his little arms crossed. Luna again chuckled inwardly, it WAS extremely adorable. Luna rubbed his head again.
Luna: Don't worry, brah, every little thing is gonna be alright. The five minutes will go by fast.
Lincoln: Yeah. Yeah.
Lincoln snuggled against his big sisters stomach along with the layer of nightshirt, with Luna's finger gently rubbing at his head. Upset that after so long, he still had to wait, but since Luna was being her usual awesome self, about doing this for him, he figured he might as well tolerate it. His muscles felt all tight and clenched, on edge, waiting for the rush he was so desperately craving. At least it wouldn't too much longer.
Luna smiled as her little bro settled on her stomach, still looking upset but appearing he was gonna wait. Luna kept rubbing her finger against the top of his white haired head. How long had it been since they pulled a all nighter in a sense…. Oh yeah, not since he had that nightmare.
Luna had briefly talked about it when they had their last sibling game with Luan. Leaving out the nightmare part, and just saying that Linc had kept her up for three hours with rubbing. She just said he was having trouble falling asleep, in truth it was because he was scared.
Luna remembered it well, she had just gotten out of bed to use the bathroom. After she was done and was heading back to her room when she heard the sounds of frantic whimpering coming from her only brothers room. Big Sister mode was on edge at once. Luna had hurried to the linen closet and opened the door as quickly yet quietly as she could. Lincoln was thrashing around on his bed, tangled up in his sheets. It had taken a minute to untangle him, but as soon as he was free , he had practically crushed Luna in a desperate hug, sniffling with a few terrified tears leaking out of his eyes. Luna had of course ask what was wrong. Seemed Linc had had a gnarly nightmare, he couldn't remember what about. It appeared it was one of the ones so bad that as soon as he woke up, his mind had forced it from his memory, never wanting to experience that again. But the fear remained fresh and clean terrible all the same.
Luna hated seeing him like this figuring something that might help, Luna instantly asked if he needed his safe place. Linc said he did, and a few minutes later he was downsized, but still a trembling little mess. She couldn't swallow him like this, she was afraid one or both of them could've been hurt. She had to calm him down enough first. She hugged him close, rubbing his little head comfortingly, and repeatedly said over and over again " It's ok, baby bro. Every little thing is gonna be alright. Big sis Lunes is here for you". It had taken at least forty five minutes before he felt calm enough for the trip down. Even then once he was inside, he still trembled and was afraid to go to sleep, fearing another nightmare.
So Luna fell back on the rubbing, remembering it always helped her little bro relax. It helped him relax, Luna felt tired and wanted to go back to sleep herself, but she couldn't while little Linc needed comfort. But the rubbing became tiring after a while, maybe just a few minutes…no! Every time she stopped, he would paw at her stomach wall, pleading for her to keep it up. He had finally managed to drift off after three hours of this, and Luna had happily followed suit. The next morning after he was out, he thanked her for being their for him, yet again, then…embarrassed, had asked that she never told anyone about how terrified he had been.
Luna again found herself wondering what it was with dudes hiding their feelings. Nothing to be ashamed of…if you were scared…you were scared. Simple as that.
Luna's remembrance was interrupted by squirming from the small form on her gut. Looking down, Luna saw Linc was trying to get her attention by pushing against her stomach while looking at her with "hurry up" eyes.
It didn't take Luna long to figure out what he was trying to tell her.
Luna: (amused) Is that your way of saying that my five minutes are up?
In response, Lincoln held up his arms, not how he usually did, at the sides, but straight up. Like when he was little and wanted her to pick him up. He was practically begging for her to hold up her end of the offer.
Luna again fought the urge to scream in adoration. Seriously, quit being so adorable! Luna briefly considered teasing him a little more, but before she could, she heard him give a little pleading whimper.
That put all thoughts of teasing to rest.
Luna: (chuckles) Ok. Ok, fine. Come here.
Luna reached down and gently gripped him around his chest and lifted him up to her face.
Luna: I take it you wanna go feet first?
Lincoln nodded eagerly, geez, she could feel how tense and on edge he felt, almost like if he didn't get a rush soon he might explode. Can't have that.
Luna: (remembers) Oh! Before I forget (holds up his ear piece) You might want to have this.
Lincoln practically snatched it from her and hastily fitted it around his ear.
Lincoln: (kicks his legs, nearly bursting with excitement) Come on, Luna. Hurry up…please!
Luna: Sheesh…pushy ain't ya?
All the same, Luna complied and carefully slide her little bro into her mouth, feet first. Closing as soon as he was past her teeth. Feeling him squirming in uncontained excitement as he was squashed between her tongue and rigid palate. And that hammering…was that his heart or her? She could feel his , pounding against the slick muscle of her tongue, and she could feel her own going like a drum. What could she say, they both missed this.
Luna's tongue pushed her bro around, pressing him against the roof of her mouth, getting him good and slick. She felt a vibration through her head as her baby bro laughed happily as he was finally about to experience the rush he had been longing for, smiling as she felt him wiggle, edging closer towards the back of her throat, wasn't hard to figure out he was more then ready. Luna could almost feel the tension that had been eating away at him these past few days melting away. Luna tipped her head back, sending him sliding into her gullet up to his waist. Luna tipped her head once more and gulped, feeling the little form get sucked completely inside her throat and downwards. As usual, Luna felt the now familiar feeling of her gullet stretching to accommodate Linc, and the squelching of her innards shifting aside to allow her bro passage. Excited squirms pushing against her throat as he scrapped past her collar bone, and was deposited in her stomach.
Lincoln's heart started racing as soon as he saw Luna's mouth open, the adrenaline began coursing through his veins. Lincoln closed his eyes as he was gently pushed inside feet first, feeling the strange but welcome feeling of his big sister's tongue underneath him. His world went dark as Luna closed her mouth.
Luna's tongue started to shift, pushing him around, saliva soaking into his pajamas and sticking to what little skin was exposed, his hair stuck up at odd angles, but he didn't care. Finally! After so long, he was experiencing his missed rush. His heart going like a jackhammer against Luna's tongue, surrounded by hot sticky flesh. After so long without it…it was addicting! Even blowing being in both Luan's and Luna's stomachs clear out of the water. He laughed, wriggling back towards what he knew was the opening to Luna's throat, wanting more…begging for what was next. Either Luna understood or was just as eager as he was, his world tipped and he felt his legs slip into tight, velvety soft esophageal walls. His blood pounding in his ears as there came an echoing gulp and he was sucked downwards into the welcome darkness.
Lincoln wriggled excitedly, completely at the mercy of Luna's throat muscles. Even if he wanted to he couldn't fight the powerful contractions pulling and pushing him deeper. Luna's heart sending vibrations through his entire body, his rush increasing as he traveled Down the dark tunnel of flesh. His longing made it seem longer then it really was, but he finally felt the scraping as he slipped past his sister's collar bone and then the sudden rush of nothing around him any more as he slide down the incline to land at last on the soft, ripped, pliable, squashy and squelchy floor of his big sister's belly.
To say Lincoln's rush was intense was an understatement of monumentally epic proportions. He was practically immobile as his heart pounded and adrenaline surged throughout every part of him. Almost like it knew how long he had been without and was working overtime to catch up. Lincoln lay right where he had been deposited, laying flat on his front, trying to catch his breath as he waited for his adrenaline to wear off at least enough to move. It took a few minutes, but finally his rush began ebbing away. His heart still going THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! But he could move now, slowly he rose, feeling the floor of his sister's stomach yield against his hands and knees, conforming to them. God's he missed this, not just the rush, but the feeling of safe, security he felt surrounded by the humid darkness inside Luna's core. Nothing could get him in here…Luna wouldn't let it. The steady , constant, dull thudding of Luna's heart from above just tied the whole thing together. Just thinking that he had all night to enjoy this feeling sent a fresh wave of adrenaline, not nearly as intense as what he recovered from but still nice, through him. He hadn't realized how much these feelings meant to him now until he had to go without them. Even the tension and knots in his muscles from lack of excitement was gone, like the trip down Luna's throat and being in his safe place had simply relaxed them away.
Luna: (from ear piece) Everything ok in there, bro?
Oh yeah, Lincoln had almost forgot…
Lincoln: Yeah, just settling.
Lincoln grinned ad he felt the space around him rumble at Luna's chuckling.
Luna: Take it you got your rush?
Lincoln: (excited) Like nothing I ever felt before! Even more intense then the last time we played. I couldn't even move!
Luna: Dang. Considering you passed out after Luan swallowed you, that must've been one heck of an adrenaline high.
Luna smiled at the wriggles inside, letting her know that Linc clearly agreed with her. It had taken a little longer then it usually did for her to check up on him, because like him she had her own rush to recover from. In truth she had actually started getting worried when she hadn't felt any movement from him after a few minutes, she knew that he was missing his rush, but being rendered immobile from the intensity was a new one.
She felt Lincoln squirm around inside, edging over to a wall, then the tingling sensation of warmth spreading throughout her stomach and up her spine, as Lincoln rubbed at the wall. Luna chuckled again, like him she didn't realize how much it meant until she hadn't felt it for a few months. Again , it was surprising how something that had started out so daunting and only way for Linc to survive had grown into something they both enjoyed.
Lincoln: (grateful) Luna. You don't realize how much I needed this. I don't the how I can make this up to you.
Luna's cheeks grew warm at the words. It felt good that once again, she had managed to fulfill her big sister duties and help her baby bro out of his fix. Even if the solution called for being a big sis hotel. As long as Linc was happy.
Luna: No need to make it up to me, bro. I'm always more than happy to help you out of a jam. But if you really wanna thank me, you can start by going to sleep. You've been looking gnarly these past few days.
Lincoln yawned, it wouldn't hard for that. His longing for his rush was sated. He was back in the place he felt the most safe and secure. With the dull thumping of Luna's heart overhead and the hot, damp flesh cradling him just like a bed. But he had to know something first.
Lincoln pawed at the wall he was leaning against.
Lincoln: Luna?
Luna: Yeah, bro?
Lincoln: That offer…about staying in here tomorrow morning…that was serious, right?
Luna grinned at the slight, desperate pleading tone in her brothers voice. She figured that after so long with not being able to enjoy this, Linc would definitely want to spend as much time in her stomach as he could before he had to come out again. Luna wiggled over so she was laying on her side, gently rubbing at her gut as she felt Lincoln righten himself from the movement and lean against the wall, no doubt he was enjoying the stroking after so long.
Luna: (teasing) Well you were a good baby bro with being patient earlier, so I guess I'm gonna have to think of something.
Luna had to bite her lip to stop a laugh from slipping out at the excited squirming her words caused.
Luna: (as they slowed) But it'll have to wait until morning. Right now, you got sleep to catch up on…so not another peep, bro.
Lincoln smiled at the semi stern tone. He did feel sleepy now, it was amazing. When he had gone to bed earlier, he was dreading the fitful, restlessness he was in for again. But now, tucked away inside his big sister's belly and all he could think about was how he was ready for a good night's sleep.
Lincoln: Luna…thanks again.
Luna smiled yet again as she felt his little hands rub her stomach wall one more time gratefully before he snuggled up deeper into the pliable flesh, his breathing becoming slower and relaxed with each second until all that came from her earpiece was tiny, soft snores.
Softly, Luna laid her hand down over the spot on her stomach where she could feel the small form underneath, finally sleeping peacefully at last. If anything wanted to disrupt his dream time, it'd have to go through her first.
Luna: (warmly) Don't mention it, bro. (yawns) Sleep tight.
Luna closed her eyes and felt herself drift off as well.
Rain drumming lightly on the window greeted her when her eyes blinked open the next morning. The sky was entirely grey. No sunny Saturday for them, oh well. The only thing that run through Luna's mind was that it'd be harder for her to think of something to tell their family that Linc could be doing, so he could relax in his special safe place for as long as he could.
Speaking of Linc, she felt him give a small wriggle against her stomach wall, still fast asleep, and for the first time in a while, the sleep had been deep and restful..as it should be.
Not wanting to disturb his peace, Luna carefully reached for her phone so she could check the time, 8: 33.
It was only then it hit Luna that something was up…it was strangely quiet. No sounds of the twins arguing, no sounds of someone at the bathroom door, telling whoever was already in there..cough..Leni..cough, that other people lived here too. Past 8:00 and on a Saturday, it being this quiet was very unusual.
Well strike that, it wasn't completely quiet, from below, Luna caught the sounds of Luan snoring softly, and from further down the hall the loud snoring of Lynn, jeez where they always that loud? The things you can overlook for so long. But where was everyone else?
Deciding instead of asking herself, she should go find out, Luna began to gently ease herself up and out of bed. Keeping one hand over her sleeping baby bro, like she was holding him in place. He did say he had to deal with everything her moving around caused, getting tossed and turned around, landing face first in a puddle of slime and so forth, and Luna didn't really feel like dealing with angry little kicks so soon after waking up. But Lincoln didn't do much at her movements besides shift a little and snuggle deeper, from the ear piece, Luna heard a tired, content sigh. Seemed he was deep in his snoozing. Smiling at how adorable he more than likely looked, finally enjoying a good night's sleep, Luna kept her hand over him as she carefully got off the ladder leading to her bunk.
Luan was still sound asleep on the bottom bunk. As Luna stepped out the ladder, Luan snorted. Luna paused, but no jokes forth came, Luan only reached up and scratched her nose before turning over and resumed snoring.
Luna shook her head at this, before she headed for the door and opened it quietly, stepped out and closed it back, not wanting to disturb Luan's slumber as well. Outside in the hall, it was deathly quiet, save for Lynn's snoring. No explosions, no screaming, now even more confused, Luna headed down to the kitchen, again seeing no one Luna began to feel just a hint of worry, that is..until she saw a note stuck to the refrigerator. Luna pulled it off and read, recognizing her parents handwriting.
Went to visit Aunt Ruth. Made plans for it last night. Took the rest of the girls with us. Back late.
Lunas in charge.
Luna smirked, no doubt Luan and Lynn were still suspicious about what Luna had said yesterday morning, so they had "volunteered" themselves and Luna to stay home and figure out what Luna was hiding, plus whatever was bothering Linc. Too late, Luna had already beaten them to the punch, but hey, least she didn't have to think up an excuse at where Linc was. Once he find out, the family was gone for a while, he'd probably ask to stay longer.
At that moment , Luna felt a drowsy little stretch from her Belly's tiny occupant, followed by a yawn from her ear piece. Looks like Lincoln was waking up.
Luna: (grins) Sleep well, baby bro?
Lincoln jumped at the sudden voice, still half asleep and dreading the worst. That he'd wake up and find out last night was just a dream. To his relief he awoke to pitch darkness that he could barely see half a foot in front of him. Along with a familiar welcome warmth and Luna's heart beat overhead, dull and monotonous.
He had just stretched and yawned when Luna's voice sudden sounded.
Luna: (from earpiece) Sleep well, baby bro?
Lincoln jumped, startled. He had expected Luna was still asleep. He got over his shock quickly and grinned. Not only had he slept well, he had probably had the best sleep of his life last night. Cradled in the humid darkness of Luna's stomach, after so long he probably slept more soundly in here last night then he could ever remember. He felt refreshed, well rested, like he could take on the whole world.
Lincoln rubbed at the wall, feeling Luna's hand resting on the other side of the layer of skin and muscles separating them.
Lincoln: I don't think I ever slept that good. Thanks again, Luna!
Lincoln chuckled at the familiar thudding of Luna patting her stomach, making the whole space shake.
Luna: No prob, bro. Nice to hear you finally got a good night's sleep. (amused) You must've been real deep in dream land. You barely even moved when I got up.
Lincoln: (eyes wide in mild surprise) Your not in bed?
Luna: Nope, got up when I didn't hear none of our family's usual ruckus. Turns out they went to visit Aunt Ruth.
Lincoln: How long are they gonna be gone?
Luna: Don't say, I assume they'll call or text when their on their way.
Lincoln couldn't help but smile at this, of course he loved his family, but he'd be lying if he said he wasn't now looking forward to spending some much needed alone time with his Rockin' big sis.
Lincoln: So…we're alone?
Luna: Not entirely, Luan and Lynn are still here? Saw Luan in our room and there'd have to be something wrong with me not to hear Lynn snoring away.
Lincoln shrugged, guess he wouldn't exactly get alone time with Luna, but at least it was Luan and Lynn, they knew about this arrangement Luna and he had and more importantly, wouldn't rat them out.
Perhaps Luna sensed what he was thinking about. Lincoln felt her give her stomach another pat.
Luna: Their worried about you too, bud. They were probably gonna be nipping at my heels the first time I tried to go up and check on you yesterday.
Lincoln: And you didn't because?
Luna: Mom and Pops told to leave you alone for the time being, said you had a lot on your mind and needed space.
Luna felt Lincoln squirm in a amused manner.
Lincoln: Nope. But it don't matter, they meant well and I got what I needed in the end.
Luna: (laughs) Too true, baby bro. You sound much happier and rested.
Lincoln: That's an understatement. I feel like I could take on the whole world,! I don't feel tense or drained anymore.
Luna chuckled, happy to hear this declaration.
Luna: And knowing you, you'd probably go out and try right now if you could. (A pause) So little bro, seems we got a few hours at least to kill before you gotta come out, so whatcha want to do?
Lincoln considered, in truth at the moment, he could really care less, long as he was in here he was good.
Lincoln was just about to answer when he heard Luna speak
Luna: I got a idea…(playful) Fancy a drink bath, Linc? Been a while since you got one of those.
Lincoln felt himself shoot up in excitement, it had been too long in his mind since he got a drink bath, meaning Luna drank just enough for it to feel like a hot tub or bath, without completely submerging him in liquid.
The offer was quickly accepted.
Lincoln: (excited) That sounds bloody awesome! Go for it!
Luna chuckled, both at his excitement and the way he worded it sounded just like how she would say it.
Luna: All right. Coffee or Tea?
Luna felt a soft kick.
Lincoln: (matter of factly) What do you think?
Luna: (smirks) Tea it is then.
Lincoln reclined back against the wall as the space all around him shifted and rocked as Luna moved to prepare the requested drink. Lincoln had never developed a taste coffee like most of the other Loud children. But he did enjoy a nice cup of tea. Something that Luna and their dad agreed with. It even allowed them to bond a bit. It kinda became a regular thing with them, let the others have their coffee, bring on the tea.
Luna felt her bro settle, waiting for the anticipated drink to join him in her belly. She couldn't see how he didn't have a taste for coffee, but she wouldn't say no to tea. Besides with it being so long since he got to experience this, let it be something he enjoyed.
Luna pulled down two packages of different tea bags and looked them over.
Luna: Let's see…Irish breakfast or Earl grey?
Irish breakfast was Linc's favorite, while Earl grey was hers and their dads.
Irish breakfast or Earl grey…hmm, why not both, make them both happy?
Luna had just started the tea brewing , when their was a sudden slam from upstairs, followed by the frantic rushing and the sound of a door opening.
Lynn: (frantic) Luna! Luan! Linc's gone!
Whoo, first two parter. And possibly they only time the younger sisters make a appearance. No hate, just that my favorite of the Loud sisters are in the older Luna. Luan, and Lynn.
I thought it'd be fun for Linc to go without his new favorite pastime for a while.
Also to any fans of Loud of the Rings who read this, I tend to update faster when I get reviews.
