Rin: Ok soo I know this is a bit early to write this but after tomorrow, I will be busy with work and whatever days I have off I'll more than likely be busy getting things ready for thanksgiving. My family kinda does a whole lot of planning and cleaning before the actual day. Typical routine that we've been doing for as long as we can remember but as we got older and learned to actually cook my sister and I, have to provide a dish of some sort to the dinner. My little brother would too but we typically made it easy for him. My brother is Autistic and can do a lot by himself baking and cooking is not one of them. So for thanksgiving or any holiday it's more of a time for the three of us to bond. ANYWHO, I hope you all have a safe and fun Thanksgiving! Those traveling to see family have a safe trip there and back! Happy Early Thanksgiving guys! I hope you all enjoy the Bonus chapter number two.
Disclaimer: The Harmony Sisters Do not Own Pokemon. We only own the OCs
Ryuu: 9
Kairi: 6
Mira: 3
Rose:11
Ren:11
A woman with long blue hair and bright blue eyes wearing a white, off the shoulder sweater, dark navy blue jeans and beige colored boots stood behind a small child with short purple hair a dark navy blue dress with white fringe at the hem of the dress and dark brown boots that came up to just below her knees. In her purple hair was a white headband that had a large dark blue flower to decorate the headband. The blue haired woman had a small smile on her face as she guided the small child with her hands. The woman momentarily turned her gaze to another little girl a bit older than the one she was helping, that had Long blue hair and dark onyx eyes. The girl had on a light petal pink long sleeved shirt on with black leggings and beige colored boots. The girl's sleeves were rolled up and she had a look of concentration as a boy much older than the two girls helped show the small blunette how to do their task. The boy had short neat purple hair and dark blue almost black eyes that held patience and warm in them as he spoke to the small girl. The boy had on a white dress shirt with a blue cashmere sweater, jeans, and black shoes. His sleeves were also rolled up as not to get dirty while he demonstrated to the small blunette and explained things and then would allow her to take over only stepping in to guide her if she wasn't quite doing something right. A man with shoulder length purple hair in a low ponytail walked in. The man had on a white dress shirt and teal colored sweater with dark green cargo pants, and black shoes.
"Daddy!" the little blunette yelled happily and set down the kitchen tools she was using and rushed over to the stern looking man. The young woman walked over to the man and placed a small kiss on his tan cheek
"Welcome home Paul, I wasn't expecting you home so soon" The woman said softly. The man picked up the blue haired child and glanced to the woman smirking
"Cynthia tried to hurry things up, she didn't want to keep me from the family" Paul said and glanced down when he felt something crash into his legs and smirked when he saw the tiny purple haired girl clinging to his legs happily giggling
"Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!" squealed the little girl. Paul's smirk widened and he placed his free hand on top of the child's head in affection
"Hello Mira" He said in his deep voice that held warmth toward the giggling child.
"Welcome home dad!" The young lavender haired boy said happily. Paul reached out and pat the boy on his head affectionately.
"Thank you Ryuu, have you all been helping your mother?" Paul asked
"Yes, they have with little things. I have Ryuu helping Kairi but food should be ready before Maylene and Reggie bring the kids over." The woman spoke softly. Paul set down the blue haired girl down and went over to grab an apron before walking to the sink to wash his hands.
"Oh Paul, you really don't have to...the kids and I are doing ok"
"Troublesome woman go sit down and relax you've been cooking since I left this morning" Paul said. The woman pouted but gratitude danced in her blue eyes.
"Thank you Paul," The woman said wrapping her arms around him. He smirked and ushered her out of the kitchen.
"Yay! We get to cook with daddy!" the little blue haired girl squealed. Paul smirked
"Ryuu, you and Kairi can finish up the potatoes it looks like you almost got it done just be sure to add a little salt, butter and a scoop of sour cream and the milk did your mother get down the measuring cups for you?"
"Yeah, mom got everything out for us before she and Mira started making the rolls. The mac and cheese, and the Turkey are in the oven." Ryuu said Paul nodded and noticed only half of the rolls were on a pan and Mira already was making her way to wash her hands using her step stool to reach the sink. Ryuu and Kairi followed suit and then went back to work. Paul and Mira then began finishing the rolls to put in the oven.
"How are you doing over there Ryuu?" Paul asked
"Kairi and I are done" Paul nodded and walked over to the oven to check on the Turkey and mac and cheese.
"Well these are done as well, only thing to wait on is the rolls." Paul muttered to himself then looked at Ryuu and Kairi.
"Is the table set?" Paul asked and Ryuu shrugged in response. Paul nodded and left the kitchen and walked into their simple dining room to see his wife was not resting like he had told her but was setting the table however, she wasn't alone a woman with short pink hair and vibrant pink eyes stood beside the blunette in a mint green long sleeve shirt with jeans and tan boots. The woman's gaze turned to meet Paul's and froze.
"Welp, looks like the Skitty's out of the bag Dawn," The pinkette said smiling sheepishly. The blunette known as Dawn whipped around and saw Paul standing at the entrance a frown on his tan face
"Troublesome woman" he said with a sigh
"Oh lighten up Paul you kick her out of the kitchen and tell the poor woman to rest for what to rush around trying to get everything done before we got here?" An older lavender haired man with his hair tied in a slightly longer ponytail said crossing his arms over his chest. The man had on a white dress shirt and maroon cashmere sweater with grey pants with black shoes.
"When did you two even get here Reggie" Paul asked rolling his onyx eyes
"Not long ago actually, Maylene saw Dawn setting the table and decided to help. Rose and Ren just went into the kitchen just now as well." Reggie said smiling. Dawn walked over to Paul smiling sheepishly.
"Reggie and Maylene brought something to the dinner" Dawn said causing Paul to frown
"That wasn't necessary you two we invited you all for dinner not the other way around"
"Oh but Paul, Reggie insisted on this dish in particular to bring and we couldn't let you do all the cooking!" Maylene said smiling while hugging Reggie's arm.
"Hn. whatever I'm gonna start bringing the food in." Paul stated and walked off
"Paul wait up let me help!" Dawn yelled running after him to catch up to the tall man.
"Do you all want any more help?" Maylene called from the dining room
"No, we got it thank you just make yourselves comfortable!" Dawn called back. Dawn, Paul, Kairi, Ryuu, Rose and Ren walked in each carrying something with little Mira following behind a scowl on her little mouth from not being able to help
"Awe what's the matter princess?" Reggie asked picking up the scowling lavender haired girl placing her on his lap.
"She's upset cause everything is too heavy for her to carry" Rose said Her long light pink hair was down with a red head band holding it back she had a dark blue skirt with matching leggings underneath and a white sweater. Ren stood beside her with his dark purple hair neatly kept, and wore a light blue dress shirt and jeans with white shoes. Ryuu stepped up to Mira a soft smile on his face
"Tell you what Mira you have the most important job for the whole dinner! You think you can handle it?" Ryuu asked the small girl causing the girl's bright blue eyes to widen and glimmer with glee.
"Yes I can!" She yelled and hopped off Reggie's lap and instantly grabbed Ryuu's hand happily as the older boy led the smiling child into the kitchen
"What's the most important job? Maylene asked Rose and Ren exchanged smiles before answering everyone's curious gaze.
"The gravy boat" They said in unison. Sure enough, little Mira walked in carefully holding the Gravy boat with Ryuu close behind her a wide smile on her face while Ryuu had a soft proud smile on his face. Kairi watched with happiness for her baby sister. Dawn leaned against Paul a wide smile on her face as she watched their children support one another.
"Look mommy! Look!" Mira yelled smiling as she walked closer to the table in slow steps. Dawn's smile only widened
"I see baby, you're doing so good" She said
"They sure grow up too fast don't they" Maylene said teasingly Dawn only nodded watching Ryuu help Mira put the gravy boat on the table and pat her head as she wrapped her tiny arms around him in a warm hug
"Ryuu really is a good big brother Dawn you and Paul should be proud" Reggie said resting a hand on each of their shoulders.
"Thank you, you both should be proud of your kids too" Dawn said smiling causing Reggie and Maylene to smile.
"I'm gonna check on the rolls and then we'll be eating soon" Paul said and disappeared into the kitchen. Moments later Paul came out with the rolls placed neatly on one of Dawn's plates she had gotten in a set of dishes she only used for this dinner and placed it on the table to join the rest of the food that was neatly arranged on the large table. The small family sat around the table and Paul said a quick prayer. After the Prayer everyone started digging in. Dawn made a small plate for Mira who sat in her high chair with a scowl on her face.
"I wanna sit with Ryuu and Kairi!" She shouted Dawn let out a sigh
"But Mira you won't be able to reach the table to eat your yummy food sweetheart" Dawn said gently Mira slammed her tiny hands on the table part of the highchair.
"No! I want Ryuu and Kairi!" She yelled stubbornly. Rose lightly lightly tapped on Dawn's shoulder gaining her attention.
"May I make a suggestion Aunty Dawn?" Rose asked and motioned for Dawn to lean close to whisper in the young woman's ear. When she finished Dawn stood up straight a smile on her face as she nodded her head. Rose grinned and ran to tell her plan to the other three children. Soon the group of four walked toward Mira with their plates in their hands and Dawn Helped Mira out of the highchair while holding the small girl's plate. Mira looked at the four questioningly
"Since you can't reach the table how about we all sit together on the floor with our plates on our laps" Rose asked softly. Mira smiled widely and nodded eagerly. Rose grinned and the five of them sat together on the floor Mira sitting happily in between Ryuu and Kairi with her plate on her lap. Ryuu helping her eat without making a mess by feeding her small portions while Kairi would wipe Mira's mouth. Rose and Ren spoke quietly to the older two quietly while the adults sat around the table talking among themselves.
"So Dawn, how's the new line of clothes coming?" Maylene asked after taking a sip of her wine that Paul had brought out for the four adults.
"It's going great actually I already have sketches for next season's line" Dawn said giggling causing Maylene to sweat drop. Dawn had just recently released a line of clothing and now had sketches for a new one when she still had time for the next season.
"Well, fashion was always a passion of yours" She mumbled smiling sheepishly Dawn laughed at the reaction and nodded
"My mom acted the same when I told her but she's definitely proud that I'm doing well" She said
"Oh believe me, I am too I just wonder how much rest you actually get with you still doing contests and running your boutique." Maylene said a firm frown set on her face
"Well...With Paul hardly at home...When I'm not doing contests and I'm not at the boutique I'm giving my full time to the kids" Dawn said sipping her wine
"And when she's with the kids that's usually when she brings them to watch one of my challengers" Paul muttered.
"Well how are things with the kids?" Reggie chimed in
"Ryuu is ready to go on his journey in a year he can't wait, especially from all the stories he hears from us and his cousins." Dawn said
"And Kairi and Mira have taken an interest in clothing as well. However, Mira seems to be especially clingy to me as of recent" Paul said with his arms crossed.
"Well we did warn you she was definitely gonna be a daddy's girl" Reggie said smiling
"Oh don't even act like you don't like it Paul you adore her attention you love all of your children and though you don't make it obvious I know for a fact you love them" Dawn said crossing her arms eyeing her husband.
"Pft you're telling me did you not see the look he gave to May and Drew's kid when he took Kairi's candy?" Reggie said snickering.
"Anyway what was it you even brought Reggie?" Paul said changing the subject quickly Dawn grinned.
"You'll just have to wait and see" She said Paul rolled his eyes but smirked at the happiness in Dawn's eyes. Then glanced toward their kids who sat listening to something Rose and Ren were talking about excitedly Kairi had her eyes wide in wonder and Ryuu had a look of concentration looking as if he was processing whatever was being said.
"You know, in truth Paul will take it hard when Kairi is old enough to go on her journey" Dawn said breaking Paul out of his gaze toward the kids.
"As if Ryuu won't be hard on you" Paul said smirking
"No. don't even bring that up I might start crying again" Dawn said pouting.
"It's gonna be hard with all of them you guys are so close to your kids especially you Dawn you spend the most time with them but they absolutely adore and idolize Paul because they barely see him. Letting your child go on their own without you being there to make sure they are ok and eating properly is probably one of the hardest things we as a parent can do. But we shouldn't keep them from experiencing the world and what all is out there to offer" Reggie said holding Maylene's hand smiling as he gazed at Dawn and Paul.
"I think it's time to bring out that dish now Dawn" Maylene said smiling Dawn nodded and stood taking everyone's plates.
"Need help troublesome?" Paul called out to her
"Actually...could you get the kid's plates please?" Dawn asked smiling gratefully and disappeared into the kitchen. Paul went toward the children and took their plates and met up with his wife in the kitchen. Dawn was placing the dishes in the sink to be washed later and turned when she heard Paul walk in. She smiled and took the dishes from him gratefully and added it to the already small pile of dishes in the sink. She expected for Paul to move but was surprised when he had trapped her against the sink his forehead resting against hers in a rare moment of gentleness
"Dinner was great Dawn" He muttered and laid a small kiss on her forehead causing the blunette to flush fifty shades of red and be rendered speechless. Paul smirked mischievously down at the blushing blunette before capturing her lips in his. His hold on her was gentle as if she were the most fragile being in existence yet grip was possessive as if he didn't want to let her go. When the two broke away Dawn let out a shaky breath giddy from the kiss.
"Wha...Paul not that I'm complaining but what has gotten into you all of a sudden?" Dawn asked and Paul remained silent and walked off smirking. Dawn let out a small sigh before a small smile came across her lips. She went over to the fridge and pulled out the dish that Maylene and Reggie had brought and walked into the dining room. Paul was already setting down plates at the table and working on getting plates for the children.
Once everyone had a plate Dawn uncovered the dish and grinned at Paul's face.
"You made cheese cake…" Paul said quietly Dawn had learned in her time dating the grumpy trainer that the man didn't care for sweets but didn't seem to mind cheesecake, Especially Reggie's homemade cheesecake. Dawn noticed the discreet way Paul's onyx eyes held a bit of happiness in them as she served the cheesecake to him.
"Man I've never seen a person so happy about cheesecake till now" Maylene whispered to Dawn as she was also being served by the blunette. Dawn laughed softly a content smile formed on her face along with warmth filled her eyes as she spoke lovingly of the plum haired man.
"There's a lot of things to not mess with when it comes to Paul, but you really don't wanna mess with that man when it comes to his cheesecake" Dawn whispered back with amusement now dancing in her eyes as she moved on to serve the others before sitting down and enjoying her own slice of cheesecake.
The dinner came to an end and Maylene was helping Dawn clean up while Paul was putting carrying Kari, Ryuu and Mira to their rooms with the help of Reggie and Rose. Rose carried a sleeping Mira, Paul had Kairi and Reggie carried Ryuu to their designated rooms and quietly headed back to the living room. Reggie and Paul worked on cleaning up the dining room while Rose and Ren sat in the living room waiting on their parents since they were told that there wasn't anything that they really needed them to do and could relax. Soon the four adults had everything cleaned up and Reggie and Maylene were ready to leave with their kids.
"Thanks again for dinner you two it was great" Reggie said hugging Dawn and patting Paul's shoulder. Maylene gave Dawn a quick hug and thanked her as well and the family of four walked out of the house. Once the door was shut Paul let out a sigh of relief and turned to face his equally exhausted wife. Dawn let out a loud shriek when Paul easily picked her up bridal style into his arms and carried her to their bedroom.
"Paul, I could have made it to the bedroom" Dawn said her face was red with embarrassment and a pout was present on her pink lips. Paul ignored her and gently dropped her on the bed and kissed her forehead.
"Let me spoil you too troublesome woman" he muttered resting his forehead against hers contently. Dawn smiled her eyes fluttering closed in relaxation as she felt warmth flow through her from the rare moment of affection Paul was giving her. Dawn knew for a fact Paul loved her and their family he was just a man of few words and his actions were awkward. Which only made the small family treasure any form of affection the man would offer them. Dawn pouted when Paul pulled away and went to get ready for bed. She let out a sigh and went to follow suit.
"Hey Paul," Dawn called Paul appeared into the room shirtless and in black pajama pants
"What is it troublesome" Paul asked gazing at Dawn who had on a light pink nightgown
"I'm gonna go check on the kids" Dawn said kissing his cheek and leaving the room. She first went to Ryuu's room and noticed that he wasn't in the clothes he was wearing at dinner and concluded he must have gotten up to change then go back to sleep. Dawn smiled and brushed a stray piece of hair out of her son's face and kissed his forehead. Ryuu stirred a little but turned over and went to sleep causing a warm smile to spread on Dawn's lips. Dawn then left quietly and went to Kairi's room. Kairi still had on her clothes but had her shoes taken off. Dawn went and got her pjs and as carefully as she could changed the girl out of her clothes into her pjs and laid her back down. Kairi curled up to one of her stuffed pokemon and hugged it close to her as soft snored escaped her lips. Dawn Kissed her head gently and then left without a sound and walked into Mira's room Mira had her shoes off but the dress was still on her. Dawn did the same to her as she had done to Kairi only this time Mira did wake up with a grumpy look on her face before she realized it was just her mother and relaxed into the woman's arms. Dawn had put on a light blue nightgown on Mira and laid her back in her crib after kissing her forehead. Now that Dawn was satisfied that her children were attended to, she went back to her room where Paul was in bed his back resting against the headboard reading a book. He paused in his reading long enough to turn his attention to Dawn when she crawled into bed.
"Was everything alright?" He asked closing his book and setting it on the night stand beside their bed. Dawn nodded and curled up close to Paul after he wrapped his arms around her holding her gently to his chest.
"Yeah, though Mira woke up when I was changing her out of her clothes" Dawn said in a tired voice. Paul smirked down at Dawn and leaned down gently kissing her.
"Goodnight troublesome" He muttered softly running his fingers through her long blue hair.
"Goodnight Paul, I love you" Dawn said sleepily. Paul only pulled Dawn even closer if it were possible and smirked softly.
"I love you too troublesome woman" He said and watched as she fell asleep only for him to fall asleep shortly after her.
Rin: Okay, so Bonus chapter is done, and the next chapter should be a regular story chapter I'm hoping to be able to work on it and post it tomorrow if not it'll probably be my next day off either way it will not be a super long wait for these updates. I really hope you guys are liking this, I would really appreciate some feedback other then just follows and likes. I NEED to hear from you all! I can't grow as an author without feedback of my audience! Sorry it's like two in the morning and I'm delusional from lack of sleep. But no, seriously the feedback would be a tremendous help. I'm always open to suggestions and ideas too and My grammar is NOT the best and even with a spell and grammar checker I know it doesn't catch everything so PLEASE let me know for grammar mistakes in the story. If it's in the ANs don't worry bout it. I'm more concerned about the story than the author notes. Anyway I love you all and thank you all for just reading my work whether it is liked or not I appreciate that I am given the chance to let others read what brings me joy and passion in my dull life.