My Gothic Older Brother, is our War Veteran Grandfather's favorite, leaving this Cute Preppy Blonde worried.
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Also I've been reading everyone's comments, and I'm here to answer 2 questions here.
First up, in regards to either Lincoln and Lucy's friends, none of them have gone through any sort of personality changes, which would include Haiku and Clyde, they'll remain the same and at some point their paths shall cross, but not any time soon, but Lucy has a few OC new friends that fit her personality, while Lincoln is a loner by choice.
The next one, I will focus on some Lincoln being out there to help Lucy in her time of need chapters, but like I said it'll come to me naturally when and how the story progresses.
Speaking of, onto the story.
It was Friday after school, normally everyone in the Loud House was looking forward to start their weekend on any given week, but that wasn't the case today.
Today, Lincoln was off to spend it with their Pop-pop, a Vietnam War Veteran who clearly hasn't learn to leave the war on the battlefield, which was never easy during visitations.
Good examples were how Pop-pop allowed a 12 year old Lori to fire a Winchester Rifle, whom the ladder didn't even want to do and pleaded to stop, or every time they watch a movie, it's usually the Krambo movies, as Pop-pop sickenly laughs while chanting that he wants to see 'communist blood' on their hands.
In short, a visit from Pop-pop is never an easy one, but why they do this, more so Lincoln the scapegoat, simply because he's likely to not hurt anyone and they at least know what he's up to, and for some reason Pop-pop has claimed to like Lincoln, though that may be in par for him being his only grandson, emphasis on being a boy.
Right now, they were standing outside the front of the school, waiting for Lori to pick them up, accept for Lincoln, who was notified that Pop-pop will pick him up personally.
So right now, Lincoln had more than a reason to brood more than ever as everyone but his sisters kept their distance from him today.
"Lincoln, if you keep frowning like that, your face is gonna get stuck, and you'll scare more people off than usual" said Lucy trying to relax her brother, "Good, hopefully it'll scare that old bastard from wanting to hang with me, or from our family anymore" growled Lincoln as he gritted his teeth.
"While I must agree on that sentiment, reminder that this is a public school area filled with minors, siblings included, so please refrain from swearing brother" Lisa said as she adjusted her glasses.
"Hey Lana, what's a bastard" asked Lola as Lana shrugged her shoulders in response, "A word I don't want you to repeat to mom and dad when I'm gone, now here comes Lori" pointed out Lincoln as Vanzilla was rolling up to the side.
"Alright, everyone but Lincoln hop in, Lincoln mom packed you a duffle bag filled with clothes, a compass, a lighter, and about 50 dollars in cash, just promise us all that you'll be safe" said Lori with sincerity as Lynn handed him said duffle bag.
"Thanks everyone, I really do appreciate this. So how much longer before Pop-pop arrives" asked Lincoln before he heard the sounds of car horns, people screams and the sight of a mad driver, driving on school ground coming to close for comfort.
On instinct Lincoln and Lucy began to toss their younger siblings in the car one by one, before Lincoln hurriedly did the same thing in time as she was but inches away to be hit by the driver, who stopped in front of Lincoln.
The driver in question was an old man, dressed in military fatigues as he pointed colt .45 out his window, with it being pointed directly at Lincoln.
"Get in the car ding bat" called the driver as everyone knew Pop-pop had arrived, "And if I heard you got yourself another 'F' in gym I'm gonna 'F' you".
"Sigh, wish me luck girls" said Lincoln as he begrudgingly hopped in the car, before Pop-pop continued to drive off like a mad man.
"You made sure to chip him right" Lucy asked to Lisa, since it was agreed and well aware amongst the sisters that it was out of necessity that they put a tracking chip on Lincoln, while the rest had unknowingly went under the same treatment.
"Of course dear sixth eldest sister, though I must ask how are you feeling given how Pop-pop, once again, nearly killed you" said Lisa.
As far as everyone remembered, Pop-pop always had it out for Lucy, since there was that time he asked her to check on a bear trap outside their cabin when they went out camping, alone in the dark without a light, and if it wasn't for Lincoln sneaking out and catching up to Lucy, she would have been hurt as the bear trap was inches away.
Another time was when a younger Lucy was asked to line up some bottles for Pop-pop for target practice, and as he did, Pop-pop, who was intoxicated to boot, thought it was alright to give Lucy a scare by shooting near her.
Lincoln saw this and intercepted from preventing his drunk grandfather to possibly shoot Lucy in a drunken state as Lincoln went and tackled his Grandfather by the leg, causing him to fall back and shoot a round into the sky, which resulted in him shooting down an eagle.
Reason why Pop-pop had it out for Lucy, because he hates her soft and gentle personality and how she's there to comfort her siblings, more so Lincoln than anyone else, and as far as Pop-pop knows, Lincolns needs to be toughen up the most.
That and when he met than still living great grandma Harriet Loud, the old biddy went and spoke in a dead language to cause any beer he drank that year to taste like moose pee, and since Lucy looks like dead on resemblance of their great grandmother, accept with more color and a smile, made it more of a reason for the old man to have it out for Lucy.
"I'm good thanks to Lincoln" Lucy said worriedly as she looked out behind the window as she worried about her brothers well being as did the rest of the Loud sisters.
Later
With miles of road behind them, Lincoln could only sigh and brood as he glared daggers at his grandfather, who was starting to take note.
"If you're trying to intimidate with that false Hollywood stare, drop it and spit out whats bothering you boy" said Pop-pop as his eyes remained on the road.
"You nearly killed Lucy you psychopath" Lincoln said as he didn't drop his glare during their whole conversation, "She would have been fine, besides you have 9 more sisters even if you lost her" Pop-pop said without missing a beat.
Lincoln was angry beyond words as he was at a loss for words over what he just heard his grandfather told him.
"Now tell me, what are you grades so far this year" asked Pop-pop as Lincoln knew arguing with this apathetic war killer wasn't going to solve anything, but he couldn't say that messing him wouldn't work.
"I got straight O's this year so far" Lincoln said holding a poker face, "You're suppose to get straight A's not straight O's you stupid dum-dum" Pop-pop said angrily, "From now on, you're grounded during this whole trip".
"For how long" asked Lincoln as he rolled his eyes as he didn't really care since he already felt grounded when visiting his Pop-pop, "Forever" said Pop-pop as he turned to face Lincoln.
"Ah" Lincoln said sarcastically, "That means no pizza or biscuits and gravy MRE's for you asshole" said Pop-pop sternly as Lincoln could honestly care less.
Later
By the time they got to Pop-pop's place, Lincoln went straight to his room, while his grandfather did whatever it is he did, as Lincoln took the time to give his mom a call.
"Hey sweetie how was the trip" asked Rita on the other line, "Peachy" Lincoln said in the same monotone voice as he laid flat on his bed.
"I'm glad that you're alright, also you're sisters informed you how you saved Lucy again from another near death experience, so when you get back we'll have ourselves a pizza dinner and family movie night of your choice, just so long the movie is no more than a PG-13 rating" said Rita on the other line.
"Sounds good mom" Lincoln said back to his mother, "Before you hang up Lucy wants to talk to you" said Rita before there was some shuffling on the other line.
"Hey Lincoln, just calling to check in on you and to thank you again from saving my life from Pop-pop" said Lucy on the other line, "For you and our sisters Lucy, I'd take a bullet for you before Pop-pop can even think about shooting you girls" said Lincoln.
"That's what worries me, please promise me to keep yourself safe, and if anything goes wrong, please call mom and we'll pick you up" said Lucy, "I promise Lucy, I'll talk to you later" said Lincoln before finally hanging up.
Time Skip
It was night time and Lincoln was already feeling hungry, naturally he left his room and made it to the living room, where he saw his Pop-pop passed out with a beer in his hand while watching some other Vietnam War inspired film.
Knowing full well what his grandfather has in stock in his fridge, Lincoln took his chances and as expected his fridge consisted of beer, half a jar of pickles and mustard, and left over Chinese takeout.
The pantry was no different either as he all his Pop-pop had were MRE's, grits, canned soup and food that were long since passed their expiration, and about 2 different loaded guns, one in the silverware drawer, the other in a drawer next to the dishwasher.
Sighing out of instinct, Lincoln made his way back into his room to grab the money his mom left him, and left through the kitchen door.
The walk into town was a short mile, before Lincoln found himself eating at everyone's favorite Burpin Burger.
Once there, Lincoln kept to himself as he sat down and ate his dinner that night while pondering to himself why is he even still here, especially given he's grounded in a room, where he could do that back at home out of choice.
Eventually his train of thought ended, and he began to make the walk back home.
Days Later
By Sunday afternoon, Lincoln returned home from his visit from Pop-pop and even though it was truly the most boring, he could at least say he wasn't in any harm's way this time around.
"Kids, your brothers home" called Rita as all the Loud sisters charged outside to greet Lincoln as he hopped out of his grandfathers car, who drove off in a huff.
"Everything alright sweetie" asked Rita as she went and approached her son to check on his well being.
"I'm good" answered Lincoln blankly, "Also your grandfather seemed upset, any reason" asked Rita, "I told him how I dream to sit on the Eiffel Tower some day and that it'll feel good".
"You said what" asked a flushed faced Rita as she was a mixer between, mad, embarrassed, and holding in her laughter.
"But hey, now he won't be bothering us for a few months" smiled Lincoln as all the Loud sisters cheered in joy as Lucy went to hug her brother, "I'm just glad you're safe" said Lucy, before all the Loud sisters circled around Lincoln and hug him.
"Told you so, now I know you girls are happy but can you please give me some personal space" said Lincoln.
Eventually the day came to an end, where the Loud family sat down together in promise of a movie night and pizza, with tonight's movie premier being Ozpin the Great and Powerful.
Why would Lincoln choose a movie out of his taste as oppose to something like Transmorphers 2 or even Terminator: Salvation, well it was a movie his family enjoy, but more so one of the few less gritty movie that him and Lucy love watching together.
In spite of having a boring weekend, it was little things like this that make it worth it for him.
Bonus Story
The date was February 14th, also known as Valentine's Day, while the older Loud sisters could care less at this point handing over Valentine's day cards, the younger ones were more than eager to partake.
Well all except for Lincoln, who wasn't allowed to get off the hook as his sisters were circling around him as they were ranting towards his behavior.
"Lincoln this is clearly one of the most selfish things you've committed to do" said Lori as Lincoln rolled his eyes, "Totally bro, not celebrating Valentine's Day and handing out cards in class is rather rubbish and not cool dude" said Luna.
"If you were in my class and didn't hand me a so much as a card, I'd kick your butt" threatened Lola, "If a guy did that to me, he'd be more dodge ball victim number one for the rest of his life" said Lynn.
"Come on Lincoln, the girls aren't going to like you if you don't at least give them a card" said Leni, "On that note, you run the risk of not receiving any candy" said Lisa.
"Look if girls really don't got anything worth arguing about, than I'm going back to your room" said Lincoln as he walked passed his sisters and made his way upstairs.
Wanting to make a final effort, Lucy ran up and pushed her brother in his room where they can chat one on one.
"Lincoln, you of all people should know that doing something like this will leave a repulsed taste on every girls mouth in school, and the last thing you want to do is upset any more girls. Remember the time you hurt Ronnie Ann's feelings" said Lucy.
"Please don't every bring up that psychotic bitch's name ever again, and secondly every year since my first day in elementary everyone forgets and skips me during Valentine's day, except for my anonymous secret admirer, and finally I'll only ever celebrate Valentine's day to only the woman that matter to me the most in life. Now if you don't mind, I'd like to enjoy some me time" said Lincoln as he pushed Lucy out the door.
The Next Day
Taking into what her brother said into consideration, Lucy went out of her way to make an effort in crafting a homemade Valentine's Day card for her brother that she planned to give him at school.
Unfortunately, Lincoln claimed to have some sort of injury and didn't come to school that day, none the less Lucy was committed to show her brother the meaning of the holiday.
As soon as she and her sisters came home, everyone ran into their bed rooms, only to find something special lying in their beds.
Full on authentic imported from Switzerland, Swiss Chocolate laid on the pillows of the Loud sisters.
Aside from being known chocoholics, the Loud sisters were also chocolate connoisseurs, so tasting a delicacy like this was a real treat for them, but before they could indulge the question was left as to who done it.
Knowing full well their parents usually take today as a means to show their love for each other, it narrowed down to one person as they rushed over and knocked on Lincoln's door.
Opening his door so casually with a blank expression, Lincoln said that was befitting to him "Sup" said Lincoln.
"Lincoln, did you left us all Swiss Chocolate's on our bed" asked Lori, "Sure did" said Lincoln as this surprised the Loud sisters after how he was being a stinker about today since yesterday.
"But Lincoln, why" asked Lucy, "Didn't you remember what I told you, I'll only ever participate in this holiday only for the woman that matter to me the most in life, and well… I have 10 of them that matter the world to me" Lincoln said as he cracked one of his rare smiles.
Instantly touched by their brothers action, the Loud sisters did what they are known to do and that was circling around and group hugging their brother.
"Aw, thank you Lincoln" the Loud sisters said in perfect unison, "Anytime girls" said Lincoln.
"Oh before I forget, this is for you Lincoln" Lucy said as she handed her brother her hand made Valentine's card, "Thanks Lucy, I really appreciate this" said Lincoln as Lucy went to kiss her brother on the cheek.
"Hey no fair, I want to kiss Lincoln" shouted Lynn as Lincoln began to pale as he knows actions that causes his sisters to be jelly doesn't end well for him usually.
"Oh no" Lincoln in a monotone voice, when inside he was really being sarcastic.
"Girls, put you lipstick on, it's time to cover our brothers face with kisses" said Lori as she got a head start in applying her lipstick, before kissing her brother on the cheek
For the next 2 minutes Lincoln was bombarded by kisses from his sisters before they went off to enjoy the chocolate he gave them, leaving Lincoln's face covered with kiss marks and lipstick of different color and a feeling or appreciation for knowing and being reminded that deep down, his sisters loved him.
Hey everyone, let me start by saying that I didn't originally plan to make a Valentine's Day special, much less any sort of special for a while, but since I was already done with the story days ago, I figured might as well add a second story to this one, and being it Valentine's Day well I figured why not.
Otherwise leave me your thoughts as what you thought of the story, what you thought about me changing Pop-pop into one of those 'back in the war' grandpa's some of you guys have, cause I sure as hell have one.
Also I'll up front and say that the only other person who's personality did change was Ronnie Ann, just don't expect me to show her any time soon now, cause I've yet to wrap my head around that as of yet.
With that said, I hope you guys enjoy your weekend and see you all around for the next chapter as your support is what makes me keep rolling with these stories.
This has been your Humble Narrator Tobi Yaza. =3