Title: The Vaughn's
Author: AnnaSun
Summary: Adventures with the Vaughn family. Sequel to 'One wedding and a near funeral'
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimers note: I don't own Alias but I do this fanfic
Chapter 20: Taking the Mickey!
Sydney woke up in the night and rushed to the toilet, throwing up repeatedly. She sank to the floor taking deep breaths and shaking slightly. She stood up and filled a paper cup with water and rinsed her mouth out a few times. Shakily she made her way back to the bed and clambered inside. Vaughn stirred slightly and opened his eyes.
"You okay?" He said, sleepily.
"Yeah. Just a bit sick that's all."
Vaughn turned on the bedside lamp and sat up, turning to Sydney. He looked at her face that was chalk white. Sydney was shaking slightly.
"I'm so cold." She said.
Vaughn pulled her close to him.
"I hope you haven't caught a sickness bug." He said, worriedly.
"Me too. Its probably all that food I ate last night." Sydney said.
"Okay well if you still feel sick when we go home tomorrow then we'll go and see a Doctor. Okay?"
Sydney nodded, yawning. "Let's go back to sleep before we wake up Madi."
Vaughn nodded and they snuggled down under the covers.
Madi woke up in the morning and immediately jumped onto Sydney and Vaughn's bed.
"Up Mummy! Up Daddy!" She called jumping up and down.
Sydney yawned and sat up in bed followed by Vaughn.
"Happy 5th Birthday Madi." Sydney said and hugged her Daughter. Madi turned to her Dad and gave him a hug too.
"Happy Birthday Sweetheart. Looking forward to seeing Mickey Mouse today?" Vaughn asked.
Madi nodded excitedly and jumped up and down.
"Mickey! Mickey!" She shouted.
Sydney grinned.
"Alright lets all get dressed and go have breakfast."
"Yay!" Madi shouted and jumped off the bed to put her clothes on.
About half an hour later the family were all dressed and ready to have their breakfast with the Disney characters. Both Vaughn and Sydney had promised they'd let Madi buy a toy from the toyshop. They didn't have to guess what Disney toy she'd be buying!
They got to the Disney restaurant where they seated next to a window. Soon their breakfast was served and Madi was very excited to see all the Disney characters walking about. She was even more excited when Mickey Mouse took the seat next to her.
"Hello young lady what's your name?" He asked and shook her hand.
"Madi." She replied confidently "I'm five today"
"Well Happy Birthday Madi. Here." He said and handed Madi a Mickey Mouse hat. "You can wear this for your Birthday."
Madi smiled and hugged Mickey tight.
"You're my favourite character." She said.
"That's great." Mickey replied. "I'll sign your autograph book if you like?"
Madi jumped up and down excitedly, nearly spilling her bowl of cereal on the floor. Mickey laughed and he signed Madi's autograph book.
"I better go and see where Minnie has gone to. I know she was around here somewhere." He shook Madi's hand again and said hi to Sydney and Vaughn and was off. Madi just sat there and didn't know what to say. She was speechless. Suddenly a smile came across her face and she shouted "Yay! I saw Mickey Mouse!"
The family had spent a good house having breakfast and mingling with the stars, well Disney characters as Madi called them. After that they went on a few rides. Vaughn tried to stay clear of the 'it's a small world' ride but Sydney dragged him on it and then she and Madi sang it's a small word at him for ages. They had lunch at 'Pizza Planet' where Vaughn ate a whole pizza. Sydney ate a few bites before feeling quite sick. Vaughn noticed.
"You Okay?"
Sydney nodded.
"Just not hungry that's all. I've got this slight pain in my side." Sydney admitted.
Vaughn looked a little worried.
"Show me where" He instructed.
Sydney pointed to the right side of her stomach.
"Anyway it's passed now." She said, reassuring him with a smile.
"Okay tell me if it comes back though."
Sydney smiled. "I will. Let's go pay and go and see if we can get lost in Alice's maze."
Madi smiled "Yay a maze! I'm going to lead you two to the middle."
"Alright then." Vaughn approved. "We'll just pay and then you can lead the way."
They made their way into the maze and started to walk around.
"This way!" Madi shouted, "The Queen is down here." Sydney and Vaughn followed Madi. Madi looked at the Queen.
"Oh she's not very happy. Remember Mummy they painted the roses red. The Queen doesn't like it."
Sydney thought back to the first time Madi had watched 'Alice in wonderland' and how afterwards she had gone outside to talk to the flowers. They went here and there through the hedgerows trying to find the middle. By the time they got the top of the castle Sydney was so worn out that she was nearly asleep. She lent on Vaughn to stop herself from falling over. Vaughn put his arms around Sydney.
"Tired already?" He asked her.
Sydney nodded "Yeah. Why did Madi have to run through the maze we had all afternoon?"
Vaughn chuckled.
"I thought you liked running?"
"Yeah I do just not today."
Vaughn looked at Sydney puzzled. She's been acting strange all day and he was starting to get a little worried about her.
"Syd?" He said, "You will tell me if you feel ill won't you?"
Sydney smiled "Yeah of course I will. What's this all about Michael?"
"We'll you've been acting strange all day. You sure you're alright?"
Sydney nodded "I'm fine. Just been feeling sick these last two days. We'll go and see the Doctor when we go home okay?"
Vaughn nodded and Sydney smiled.
"Let's go find the 'Tea cup' ride. I feel like going for a spin."
Madi nodded. "Me too!"
"Yeah sounds good. I'll have milk no sugar please." Vaughn said with a grin on his face.
Sydney burst out laughing.
"Think they'll do fruit tea?"
Vaughn and Sydney laughed and laughed. Madi just looked on, smiling at her parents' silly faces.
AN:So what did you think? Favourite parts please. I wrote this chapter suffering from terrible toothache. My wisdom teeth are coming through and I may have to have them out. Grrrr!