Visual Sensations

By: Kia Wolf

Kia: Yay! I'm back! Ok. Reviews!

Kiharu-sama- Aww! Poor Leon! throws water at Leon Leon: That doesn't help, you idiot! The fire's in my MOUTH! Hehe…

Maieve- Oh my freakin' god. I swear. You completely read the big event for this chapter! Yes, he is. And D will be oh so surprised!

Leon: SHHH! looks around nervously for D

Kia: What?

Leon: What if D hears you? Be QUIET!

Kia: Ok……NEXT CHAPTER!

Leon: SHHH!

Chapter 16

Leon snoozed peacefully, his head on D's shoulder, his left arm wrapped gently around D's waist. Jill smiled at D in the rearview mirror.

"So innocent looking while he's asleep, eh?" She laughed.

D chuckled and tussled a bit of Leon's shining blond hair. "Surprisingly, yes." D glanced over his shoulder at Jar and the twins, all of which were sleeping in the far back seat. Julie was in the passenger seat next to Jill. All of their things were behind the seat the three kids were in.

D had been awful hesitant to leave the shop. Finally, he decided to just keep the closed sign up for the time they were gone, and left Q-chan in charge of all the pets. He had also left strict orders to T-chan not to eat anything or anyone, and also to be sure that he and Pon-chan fed all the pets. After a quiet talk and coaxing, Leon managed to get D into the SUV.

"Hey Count?"

"Yes?"

Jill smiled. "If it makes you feel any better, we're almost there. We've only got about a mile to go before we're in town, then a half mile before we make it to my Aunt's."

"Oh yes, that would be wonderful." D smiled wearily. "I'm sorry Miss Jill, I'm just not that accustomed to traveling." They had had to make many rest stops along the way, because D had gotten quite sick.

"Not a problem, Count." Jill answered cheerfully. Changing the subject she said, "I'm sure you'll love it down here. My Aunt's house is out in the woods, in front of a HUGE crystal water lake. It's the most gorgeous log house. It's two stories, and the inside is just as beautiful as the outside!"

"I can't wait to see it." D smiled. Leon smiled a bit, his eyes still closed. He also couldn't wait to see D's face when…But that would come later during the holiday.

"Hey Count, do me a favor and wake up everyone. We're in town!" Jill exclaimed happily.

Leon almost immediately sat up, wide-awake. "We're here?" He turned excitedly to look out the window. D was surprised to see Leon jump up so suddenly. He smiled as he realized his love was never asleep.

"Leon…" D shook his head humorously.

Leon was staring out the window like a little boy with a new toy. Occasionally he would exclaim, "Look at that! Wow!"

By now all the children were awake, and Matt began to cry. Yui just watched him with big eyes, as if wondering why he was crying. D glanced back at Matt and cooed at him, hoping to stop the tears on the darling boy's face. It worked. Matt was soon quiet again, rubbing his fists against his eyes. Finally, they stopped in front of a big log house. As Leon unloaded the baggage, Jill and D tended to the kids.

"Daddy!" Jar whined, jumping from foot to foot.

"What is it, hun?" D picked up Matt and cuddled him close, wincing a little, as he smelled a foul odor wafting from the baby boy.

"I gotsa pee!" Jar exclaimed, hopping more urgently now.

Jill laughed. "No prob, little count!" She turned to Julie. "You remember where the bathroom is?" Julie nodded. "Take Jar to it, please. And don't forget to tell your Aunt Kasi hi." Julie nodded again, taking Jar's hand and racing towards the house.

Leon shut the trunk door. He smiled and turned around to where he had placed the bags. D was standing over them, bent over as he looked through a bag. Leon grinned sadistically. He just couldn't resist.

He walked silently over to D, slapping him lightly on the butt. D was surprised a moment, and then stood, smiling as he accepted Leon's hungry kiss. He was holding a diaper bag in his hand.

After their kiss had been broken, D set the bag in Leon's hands. He smiled, winked and turned to pick up a bag to bring inside. Leon glanced down at the diaper bag, confused. When he heard Matt begin to cry from inside the SUV, he let out a groan.

"Not fair!" He shouted at D, who just smiled and followed Jill into the house. After pouting childishly for a moment, Leon frowned and turned to Matt. "Fine. Just this once, you hear?" He said firmly as he removed Matt's pants.

Inside

"Hey Aunt Kasi!" Jill exclaimed, dropping her bags by the door and going to hug her aunt. D followed her example and set down the bags.

"Hi Jill!" Kasi happily hugged her niece. She spied D hovering behind Jill and said warmly, "Oh, and who is this beautiful woman?"

D blushed and extended his hand to Kasi. " I am Count D. Thank you for the compliment, Miss Kasi, but…I am a man."

Kasi flushed a deep red and quickly apologized. "Oh, I'm so sorry. You just…I assumed…"

"It's quite alright. It's not the first time this has happened to me." D laughed.

Leon burst through the door with the twins in his arms. "D, you slimy cheat! There was poop EVERYWHERE!" He shuddered. "But I still love you." He laughed as he placed a kiss on D's lips. Then he realized there were other people in the room. "Oh…um…sorry about my…explosion?" Leon glanced at D.

D nodded. "He has a tendency to be very loud." He chuckled. He smiled at Yui and took her from her father's arms. "Hello little one. Would you like to say hi to Miss Kasi?" D smiled at Kasi, who seemed frozen.

Finally she blinked and smiled. "Oh, yes. She's absolutely adorable!" She exclaimed as she took Yui. Yui smiled and laughed at Kasi. "Aww! How sweet! What's her name?" Kasi asked as she tickled Yui.

"Yui Orcot." Leon laughed. "Look at that. Another Orcot. Itn't that just what everyone needs?"

D laughed and shook his head. He noticed the forgotten luggage. "If you don't mind, I'd like to unpack now."

Kasi nodded. "Of course! Here, I'll show you your room." She started up the stairs with Yui still in her arms. D took Matt from Leon and followed her. Leon grinned at Jill.

"I'm glad we came. This is great!" Leon exclaimed, picking up the bags. "I'm gonna bring this to D." He ran up the stairs.

A Few Minutes Later

While D was busy upstairs in the spare bedroom unpacking and watching the twins, Leon was downstairs. He pulled Jill aside and softly asked, "Can I talk to you?"

"Of course! I'll be right back, Aunt Kasi." Jill said.

"'Kay!" Kasi replied.

Leon and Jill walked past jar and Julie, who were laying a game, and out the back door. Leon took a second to breathe in the cool, crisp air and let his gaze wander over the lake. "Ok, um…" Leon fidgeted nervously. "I don't know why I'm so nervous but…" He took a small box from his pocket and opened it, revealing a sparkling gold band with a small diamond on it. "I'm going to propose to D. He's been a boyfriend too long. I'm ready for marriage."

Jill smiled brightly, examining the ring. "Oh, it's beautiful!" She hugged Leon happily. "I'm so HAPPY for the both of you! Oh! Oh!" Jill thought over how to make this proposal more romantic. "Ask him during the fireworks when we go to see them!"

Leon grinned. "That's a great idea!" Leon, in his blinding excitement, grabbed Jill in a hug and spun her in a circle. Then he ran inside to see D. He had decided he'd been away from him for too long.

Bedroom

"Your babies are so precious!" Kasi exclaimed for the third time as she played with the twins.

D smiled. "Thank you. They can be a little difficult sometimes, though." He turned just in time to see Matt pull himself to his feet, using the bed to help him. He grinned and knelt in front of him. "Matt. Come here, baby." He coaxed, hoping Matt would try to come.

Leon bounded into the room. He grinned when he saw Matt standing and smiling at D. He smiled at Kasi before dropping to his knees next to D. "That's my boy, Matt. Come to Mommy and Daddy." He stretched out his arms.

Kasi tilted her head, watching the scene. Mommy and Daddy? She thought to herself. I suppose D's the mother… Kasi's thoughts faded as she smiled at the family before her. Leon and D seemed to beam with happiness, and Matt was certainly happy. As long as they're happy.

Matt laughed happily, and took a small step forward. Then he wobbled and fell. He began to cry, but Leon didn't seem to notice it. "Wow! Did ya see that? He took a step!" He cheered.

D smiled happily at Leon as he scooped Matt into his arms. "Yes, dear, he did." He said calmly.

Leon pulled D into a hug. Whispering to him, he said, "I love you so much…"

D smiled and gently kissed Leon's cheek. "As I do you." He plopped Matt into Leon's arms. "But now, if you don't mind, dear, I'm going to finish unpacking." He turned back to the open suitcase.

Leon watched D for a moment and then turned to Kasi, setting Matt down on the ground next to Yui. "Say, Miss Kasi? When are we going to see the parade and fireworks?" Maybe he asked that just a little too eagerly…

Kasi grinned. "I see Jill has told you about our…festivities." She laughed. "Well, today's Saturday, so about 1:00 we'll go for the parade. The fireworks are after dark." She glanced at the clock on the wall. "Oh, lookit. It's already 12. I'll bet ya'll are starving! What do ya say I fix up some gumbo and hot tamales?" She stood up.

Leon stood too. "Sounds great! I don't think I've eaten hot tamales…" He muttered thoughtfully.

Kia: End for this chapter! I liked writing this one! Maybe it's cuz I get to incorporate a bit of my family life in it? Hmm…

Leon: Shut up.

Siegl: No.

Leon: Yes.

Siegl: No.

Leon: I'm gonna strangle you.

Siegl: No you won't.

Leon: Wanna bet?

D: Now, now, you two!

Yui: to Matt You see? Daddy'll hit you if you're bad.

Matt: What? I don't believe you. Daddy wouldn't hit anything!

Leon: hits Siegl and knocks him out

Matt: O.O cries

D: You see? Now you've scared Matt!

Tiy: glances at Kia

Kia: grins evilly

Everyone except D and the twins and Kia and Tiy: tied to chairs

Tiy: Ha! Peppers!

Kia: Muhahaha! Hey, this was actually a good idea! And fun too! Thanks Kiharu!

Leon: What's that? Louisiana peppers?

Siegl: NO PEPPERS! AHHHHHH! IT BURNS!

Kia: LMAO