Continuation of Withdrawal part 1

Chapter 3: Withdrawal part 2

Luna jumped at the sudden noise of the slamming door. A second later, there was the sound of another door opening, followed by Lynn calling to the person inside.

Lynn: (frantic) Luna! Luan! Linc's gone!

Luna heart was pounding at the start. In her and Luan's room, she heard Lynn frantically trying rouse the jokester. She now more than likely noticed Luna's absence as well.

Lynn: Luan! Wake up!

From upstairs came the sounds of Luan being reluctantly and slowly roused to consciousness.

Luan: (groans) Lynn….What are you yelling about? (silence) It's not even 10 yet.

Lynn: I was going to see if Linc was in his room! But he's not there….Luna's not in her bed either!

Luan: (sounding tired and slightly annoyed) Lynn, would you just calm down? They're both probably just downstairs.

Luna heard the sporty Loud go quiet, apparently in her panic, she hadn't thought of this. More then likely, since she , along with Luna and Luan, had noticed Linc looking off , and after not being entirely convinced Luna was telling the truth yesterday morning had probably feared Linc had took off or something in the middle of the night. That wasn't like him, but they were worried. More than likely they were planning on interrogating Luna about what she had been hiding yesterday when they came down.

Luna felt a push against her stomach wall, as her heart rate return to normal. Lincoln undoubtedly was caught off guard by the noises. Luna knew he , at the very least could hear her when he was in there. He said it was easier when she talked, according to him , when she was talking it was louder and her stomach floor vibrated under him. He more than likely didn't catch what Lynn had been saying. But since he knew that it just Him, Luna, Lynn and Luan home, something must be up.

Lincoln: Luna? What was that? Everything all right out there? I heard yelling.

Luna patted her stomach comfortingly.

Luna: Don't worry, bro. Lynn just realized you aren't in your room. Luan calmed her down, seems Lynn didn't think we're just down stairs.

Luna felt him give a amused wriggle.

Lincoln: Well, technically, only your downstairs. I'm in my big sis hotel.

Lincoln smiled as he felt Luna chuckle at his quip. He had been frightened at the sudden slamming from what he knew was upstairs, followed by frantic yelling. He couldn't hear exactly what was being said, muffled and distorted through the layer of Luna surrounding him. But the tone and urgency was plain enough. Whoever it was, was panicked, judging from the voice, he was pretty sure it was Lynn, but he had to listen real carefully.

Lincoln felt his surroundings shake as Luna patted at her stomach again.

Luna: Well, yeah but with that mindset, your big sis hotel is downstairs, and since your in the belly suite, your downstairs too.

Lincoln's only response was to knead her stomach floor in another amused manner.

Lincoln: Is the tea almost ready?

Luna: (teasing) Aw, someone eager for a nice tea bath.

Luna felt her tiny little bro rub vigorously at her stomach, guess that answered that question. Luna placed her hand over where she felt the rubbing, his little hands pushing up against hers.

Luna: (chuckles) Calm down, bro. It's almost ready. Gonna have to wait and let it cool for a bit afterwards, though. I don't want you boiling in there.

Lincoln rubbed at her stomach floor, letting her know he was waiting with anticipation. Luna smiled again, happy to have helped her bro be in a much better mood then yesterday morning.

Luna spent the next few minutes waiting for the tea to finish brewing. Lincoln wasn't the only one eager for it. Luna was just pouring the finished beverage into a mug she took from the cupboard, when the sounds of two pairs of feet coming downstairs reached her ears. Luan and Lynn appeared in the doorway. Both still in their PJ's, Luan's plaid yellow long sleeved shirt and pants with bunny slippers, and Lynn in a white tank top and red shorts with socks. Seeing the rocker, Luan , still looking tired, scoffed and turned to Lynn.

Luan: (pointedly) See?! They were just downstairs.

Lynn: (looks around) Are you blind?! Unless I can't count I only see Luna.

Luna smirked as the two started arguing, admittedly both were simply worried about Linc. And while Luna usually didn't approve of sibling squabbling…there was something mildly entertaining with the two sisters bickering , while the person they were worried about was scarcely ten feet away from them , currently situated inside Luna's innards. Lincoln shifted about, apparently he was able to make out some of what was being said and was equally entertained. With Luan and Lynn occupied, Luna's free hand went down to her belly, feeling Linc pressed against his usual spot up against the wall, rub back.

Luna: (quiet) You wanna say something or should I?

Lincoln: How about you get their attention, and I'll surprise them.

Luna: (soft laugh) You got it, "man will the plan"

Luan and Lynn were still arguing. Luna gave a sharp whistle, bringing them to an abrupt halt, wincing at the shrill noise. Deciding it would be fun to go through with Linc's plan to surprise the two, Luna feigned ignorance.

Luna: You dudes wanna tell me what's got you all worked up?

Luna took a second to blow on her tea, working on getting it nice and cool enough for her baby bro to enjoy. At the music loving Loud's question, Lynn looked over as her face grew suspicious. The seventeen year old jock marched right up and did her best to stare her down. It wasn't easy considering Luna was a good five or so inches taller than her at least. Lynn hadn't really picked up the Loud family height, at roughly 5' 7 and a half, something she was slightly embarrassed about.

Lynn: Don't give me any of that! Both me and Luan know you were hiding something yesterday when you went to check on Lincoln.

Luna meet her gaze, unfazed.

Luna: Oh really.

Lynn: Yes, really.

Lincoln: (sudden) What makes you say that?

Luna flat out laughed at the startled look that hit both the sporty and funny Loud's faces, matter of fact, Lynn was so startled , she toppled over in shock. That was priceless! It even got to the point she had to put her tea down so it wouldn't go all over the floor. In her gut, she felt Linc having his own fit of laughter. Luna snorted, trying to control her amusement as she helped Lynn back to her feet.

Luna: Sorry, not sorry, sis. Me and Linc couldn't resist surprising ya.

Lynn nodded , not really paying attention as she noticed Luna wearing her ear piece. Putting two and two together, and starting to realize where Lincoln might be, Lynn leaned in close to Luna's belly and pressed gently.

Lynn: Linc? You in there, little bro?

Lynn felt a wiggle under her fingers and then the slight pressure of a returned press. Her fingers started tingling , as she felt Linc through the layer of Luna separating them. She knew that Luna said she could feel them wriggling and moving , but to actually feel her little bro through Luna's belly…it felt so surreal, was this how Luna felt when they were in there?

Lincoln: (from ear piece, sarcastic) No. This is Luna's breakfast from yesterday morning. I decided to stick around and haunt her for awhile.

Luna chuckled at her baby bro's remark, and still amused at her and Linc's surprise on Luan and Lynn.

Lynn: How long you been in there?

Lincoln: All night.

Luna looked up at the sound of one of the other two clearing her throat. Luan was staring at her with a knowing smirk, like she had an idea what went down.

Luan: Care to give us an explanation, big sis?

Luna: Fine, guess I couldn't hide it from you two. (Luna gently removes Lynn's hand from her stomach.) You right, Lynn, I was hiding something from you guys yesterday. I did find out what was buggin' bro. (both wait expectantly) Well, as you can see he's in his safe place. Turns out he was going through withdrawal cause we hadn't played our special sibling game in a while. He missed it.

Luan and Lynn nod. They were starting to piece together whathad happened. No doubt, after finding out that their little bro had been suffering withdraw because of missing his and Luna's game. The Rocker wouldn't let him suffer a second longer.

Luna: So you guys see why I didn't say anything yesterday? I couldn't with everyone here.

Luan and Lynn nod again. They had been suspicious when Luna said Linc just hadn't been sleeping well and had planned to get to the bottom of what Luna was hiding. Guess they didn't need to now. Still why didn't either of them say anything?

Luan: Well, you know we won't say anything. We know how special this arrangement means to you two.

Lynn: Just…why,…why didn't either of you say anything?

Luna: Well first off, I didn't wanna risk being overheard by any of the others, you know they might not be so understanding about this…

Luan and Lynn nodded. That made sense.

Luna:…secondly (grins)….I wanted baby bro to be surprised. He might've gotten a tad suspicious if he saw us talking so soon after my little chat with him, don'tcha think?

Luan and Lynn nodded, ok that explained why Luna didn't say anything…but what was her little occupant's excuse?

Luan: Ok , that explains you ,Luna. (walks over and leans close to her gut) Now what about you, Linc? What's your excuse for not saying anything?

Luna grinned again as she felt a wriggling feeling in her belly. She couldn't help it, it tickled.

Lincoln: (sounding ashamed) Know you guys are getting tired of hearing this, but I didn't want any of you worrying.

Both Luan and Lynn frowned a bit on hearing this. Even Luna was still kinda irritated at this. Luna patted her stomach somewhat firmly.

Luna: And as I've said, we're your big sisters. We're always gonna worry about you, bro.

Luan poked Luna's stomach.

Luan: Yeah. Even before me and Lynn shared Luna's tummy with you. If something's bothering you, we wanna know about it.

Lynn: Yeah, so we can help you out of it. Whether by kicking it's butt or in Luna's case, (grins) by being a big sis hotel.

Luna snorted at Lynn's words. The athlete looked up at her and smirked.

Lincoln squirmed guiltily at his position by Luna's stomach wall. Ok so maybe, it was a bit stupid for him to try and hide his withdrawal from these three. After that week sharing Luna's stomach, and even before , even if he sometimes annoyed them. They were his big sisters…and would always have his back. Lincoln pressed against the wall and felt Luna's hand lightly resting on the other side.

Lincoln: Ok in hindsight, maybe it was stupid of me, to trying hiding this from you guys.

Lynn: I'll say, Stinkin''.

Luan: (warmly) But I think we're all willing to let it slide. Long as your feeling better, now.

Lincoln: (happy) I'll say! Not only did I get probably the best sleep of my life last night, but I get to spend all morning in here!

The three Loud sisters smiled. They couldn't stay annoyed at him. Not like this, not when he clearly felt much better then he looked yesterday.

Luna: (teasing) Chillax bro. I didn't say you were spending all morning in my Belly.

That apparently wasn't what Linc wanted to hear. Luna suddenly burst out in a fit of tortured laughter. In her gut she felt Linc wiggling around, alternating between rubbing and kneading at her stomach floor and wall. While it wasn't as terrible as when all three or just him and Luan did it, she was still ticklish and his target for it at the moment was very sensitive.

Luan and Lynn broke out into another grin as Luna was forced to lean against the counter, pressing both hands against her stomach. It was nice to see their siblings happier then they had been feeling. Even Luna, while it wasn't as obvious as Linc's withdraw, everyone, especially Luan had noticed she had been prone to a shorter temper since she and Linc had last done this.

Luna: (tears leaking from her eyes) Ok…Ok! Mercy, Bro!...you can stay!

Luna gasped in relief as she felt the movements slow, giving her a chance to catch her breath.

Lincoln: (smug) There, that wasn't so hard, was it?

Luan and Lynn felt a chuckle escape their lips at this. Luna shot them a look before prodding her gut.

Luna: (final) But is soon as I hear the rents and other sibs are coming back, your coming out. You're gonna have to get cleaned up, after all.

Lincoln: Deal.

Luna felt her baby bro settling down after his tickle torture on his big sister's belly. Now knowing that their bro was much happier then he was yesterday, Luan and Lynn turned to head back upstairs. Somewhat guilty hadn't been able to figure out what was troubling their bro, but at least he was happy…and that was all that mattered.

Luan: Well think I'm gonna hit the shower.

Lynn: (challenging) After me of course.

Luan: (answering glare) Your on.

Luna smiled again, as the two headed upstairs, each trying to beat her opponent. Seemed everyone was happy. That is until she felt an insistent push in her belly from Linc. Luna pushed back gently

Luna: Yes?

Lincoln: (pointedly) Still waiting on the tea bath I was promised.

Luna, in truth had forgotten about her tea, at the arrival of Luan and Lynn. But now, she remembered.

Luna: (smirks) Technically, I don't believe I actually promised you that. But I guess I have to if your big sis hotel is to remain five stars?

Lincoln: Uh huh.

Luna: All right, it's on the way.

Luna smiled at an expectant squirm. The tea had cooled quite a bit. She was certain it was the perfect temp for her little occupant. Luna decided to take it slow, she didn't know if being so long since he got one, if Linc was ready for a down pour.

Lincoln waited expectantly as his world shifted as Luna moved. So far his morning was going swimmingly. His sister's weren't mad at him for hiding his feelings, he got to torture Luna a bit with some internal tummy tickles and he was about to get a much needed tea bath. From above he heard it, it had been a while since he heard it last, but he'd never forget it..the sound of Luna swallowing. A brief moment later and a small gush of liquid struck him in the chest, soaking into his PJ's and making them stick to his skin.

Luna's grin grew at the warm mouthful of tea went down her throat, the flavors of Irish Breakfast and Earl grey complimenting each other very nicely. She had just taken the cup from her lips when she felt annoyed feeling wriggle in her stomach.

Lincoln: (annoyed) What the hey, Luna?! You said a tea bath, not splash. One mouthful ain't gonna cut it. (excited) Come on, Let me have it! Make it rain!

Luna chuckled at her brother's enthusiasm, seemed he did want a down pour. Luna patted her stomach.

Luna: (challenging) Ok, baby bro. You asked for it.

Lincoln looked up at the darkness above, as he heard a series of deeper, more powerful gulps. Next thing he knew, he was caught in a downward geyser as a rush of tea joined him. Even getting soaked, Lincoln couldn't help but laugh as he realized Luna was straight up chugging back the tea, just for him.

The last of the tea went down her gullet. Luna took the now empty mug away, taking the time to breath, she had actually gotten short of breath as she neglected to take one before chugging. But it was worth it as she heard her little bro's excited, if gargled laughter. Not to mention the satisfying warmth of the tea pooling in her stomach. Luna put the mug down on the counter and leaned back, putting a hand to her belly.

Luna: (smirking) So, had enough? Or do you want another round?

Luna's smirk grew at the excited squirming.

Lincoln: Way to earn the five stars sis! I got a wading pool now, but keep it coming!

Luna: You got it, little dude.

Lincoln felt Luna move for another mugful of tea. He was up to his stomach in the recent arrival to Luna's inner darkness, his legs were completely submerged in the warm, liquid coming to a stop a little above his belly button. He had also swallowed a good amount during the tea rain. He paused , shaking some out of his hair, as he sniffed the streaming liquid, it smelt like one, but also like another.

Lincoln: Hey, Luna! What kinda tea is this? Smells strange, not bad though.

Luna: (chuckles) That's because it's Irish breakfast and Earl grey. Figured I'd make us both happy. You got a problem with that?

Lincoln: No, course not.

Lincoln lightly kicked her stomach floor, sending ripples through the tea pool, not that he could see.

Lincoln: Still waiting for mug #2.

Luna: Keep your PJs on, bro. Unless you wanna get waterfalled again?

Lincoln: Not particularly, (snorts) Think some went up my nose. Definitely got a little in my ears.

Luna chuckled and brought the mug back to her lips and started drinking, going slower this time. She felt Linc wiggle a little, probably moving over so he wouldn't be struck so directly. The second mug was soon down the hatch. Back went Luna's hand to her stomach.

Luna: How about now, bro?

Lincoln: That's better, now I got a tea bath.

Luna: Well, enjoy it baby bro.

Lincoln: You can bet on it!

Luna grinned at the tone. He was just so adorable when he was excited.

Lincoln reclined in the warm liquid now up to his mid chest. It smelled warm and clean, reminding him of days where he, Luna and their dad had stood apart from the rest of the family drinking their overrated coffee. He had just ducked his head under for a drink, submerging himself completely for a second, when he heard a noisy gurgle all around him and grinned. Sending a shockwave of ripples through the tea pool. Lincoln resurfaced, grinning.

Lincoln: Sounds like someone's hungry.

Lincoln felt the space around him shake at the familiar thudding of Luna patting her stomach.

Lincoln didn't see, but Luna was grinning somewhat sheepishly. She'd gotten use to a lot of things with Lincoln being in his safe place, but her stomach growling when he was occupying, just felt…weird. How'd he put up with that?

Luna: Sorry bro.

Lincoln: (laughs) No problem, I've heard more unsettling noises. Remember that day, Sam came over when it was me, Luan and Lynn in here?

Luna chuckled, embarrassed. She did, it involved her, Sam rocking out in the garage practically all afternoon. Of course, the arrival of her awesome girlfriend had , to her embarrassment, temporarily made her forget about her three belly occupants. She didn't remember them until Sam had left, only then did she finally become aware of the series of very very annoyed feeling squirms inside.

Luna: Did I ever apologize for that?

Lincoln: (amused) Only around 3,992, 533 times.

Lincoln grinned in his indoor stomach tea pool, as Luna chuckled embarrassedly again. In truth, it wasn't actually as terrible as Luan, Him and Lynn claimed it to be. The loud music was muffled by the layer of skin and muscles separating them from Luna's Axe. And was actually rather quite catchy. But they couldn't help but be amused at the profuse, heartfelt apologies Luna had spouted out. There was something oddly satisfying with having someone that would tower about them at the moment, but was possibly the most gentle giant there would ever be, going on about how it was her fault. Which it technically was, but they didn't have the heart to say that.

Lincoln : (amused)It's ok, Luna. Don't start apologizing again.

Lincoln felt another pat against her stomach as their was a second gurgling.

Luna: What do you say I get some food and stop my inner guitar from serenading you.

Lincoln: Sounds like a plan. P.s. your inner drum is much better for the serenading part.

By that, Linc was referring to Luna's soothing and constant heartbeat.

Luna: (touched) Aww, your too kind, baby bro.

Luna went over to the fridge and opened it, taking stock.

Luna: Let's see. No…no…no…hey, what have we got here?

What caught Luna's attention was a closed container that had Linc's written on the top. Along with DO NOT TOUCH! Written on it, THIS MEANS YOU, LYNN, LANA AND LOLA! Smirking Luna pulled it out and opened it, revealing at least a dozen Mac'n'cheese bites. Luna licked her lips.

Luna: (teasing) Ohh, Mac'n'cheese bites.

Luna smirked even wider at the indigent squirming that writhed inside her at her words.

Lincoln: Hey! Hey! Those are mine!

Luna: (teasing) Really, bro? Didn't get that from the all caps.

Lincoln: You have to get the point across with our sisters…

Lincoln pushed at her stomach wall firmly.

Lincoln:…Now drop the bites.

Luna: Nah, don't think I will, baby bro. Unless I'm dropping them into my stomach.

Lincoln: But…there mine.

Lincoln was trying to put on his best begging voice. Obviously wanting the Mac'n'cheese bites all for himself. Luna rolled her eyes, imagining how cute he was more then likely looking.

Luna: Way I see it bro, it's a win-win for us both. You'll get to enjoy them too. Remember you gotta eat what I eat.

Lincoln couldn't deny he was feeling hungry now as well, and of course Luna was right. That's they only way Him, Lynn and Luan got to eat in here, but still..those were his, and not to mention something else he realized.

Lincoln: But you'll more.

Luna: (chuckles) Well yeah, bro. I'm bigger than you. I gotta eat more, unless you wanna belly concert until everyone gets back.

Lincoln: No, I'd rather not.

Luna: Well?

Lincoln was silent for a moment as he thought it over.

Luna: Just throwing it out there, but if our roles were reversed, and I was in a little bro hotel right now, and after all I'm certain beyond a doubt he'd have done to keep his little big sis happy, I'd share my leftovers with him. Especially since I wouldn't wanna be in his noisy little belly, cause I wouldn't share.

Lincoln: (sounding doubtful) Really?

Luna: (warm) Truer words were never spoken bro. I for sure would share my leftovers with you if I was occupying your tummy at the moment.

After a second, Linc sighted.

Lincoln: All right, fine. But don't tell the others I shared Mac'n'cheese bites with you and not them , I'll never hear the end of it.

Luna: My lips are sealed, bro. Come on let's get these heated up.

A minute or two later, the microwave dinged, and Luna went over to the living room, sitting down carefully with her and Linc's breakfast.

Luna: Ready for breakfast, little bro.

Lincoln's reluctance seemed to have dissipated at the offer .

Lincoln: Tea bath and Mac'n'cheese bites? Oh yeah, I think you just went from five star to ten star big sis hotel!

Luna: (touched) Aww, you are too kind, baby bro!(pats her gut) Now get ready, cause here they come.

Like always the Mac'n'cheese bites were delicious. One by one they were consumed. The last one had just begun it's descent down Luna's gullet when she started to feel some kneading. The "you should stop before I'm buried" kind of kneading. Smiling Luna put a hand on her stomach.

Luna: Timed that perfectly, Linc. Last Mac'n'cheese bites on it's way to join you and the rest of it's family.

Luna felt a relived and amused squirm. Chuckling, she leaned back a little further. Enjoying the feeling of a full belly and a happy baby bro.

After a few minutes of each enjoying the silence and closeness they had been too far without, Luna felt a push against her stomach wall.

Lincoln: Luna… thanks again. For being your usual Rockin' self and doing this.

Luna: My pleasure, bro.

Lincoln's voice assumed a sadder tone.

Lincoln: You know , I'm gonna miss this…when your, you…know…when you leave the nest as mom and dad would say it.

Luna knew that trembling tone in her bro's voice, the seconds away from crying. Luna patted her belly comfortingly.

Luna: No, no. Please don't cry, baby bro. You know I can't stand that. I'll always be here for you, whenever you need me.

Lincoln: Even for this?

Luna: (no hesitation) I'd stop one of my concerts mid performance if I heard you needed big sister tummy time.

Luna felt a grateful rub. As this occurred, she thought back to the last sibling game with Luan.

Luna: (smirks);And maybe you don't have to be without it.

Lincoln: What are you talking about?

Luna: Well , remember when you were napping off your adrenaline high in Luan's stomach?

Lincoln: Yeah.

Luna: Well, she made me an offer that should I ever be unable to do this for you, then her belly is open for you.

Lincoln: (surprised) Really?

Luna: Yeah. And I'm sure if you ask her nicely, then Lynn might be just as willing to help you relax your worries away in her gut as well.

Lincoln: (unsure) Umm, well as long as she doesn't eat anything overly spicy.

Luna: I'll run that by her…

Luna rubs her stomach over the small form comfortingly again.

Luna: But don't worry about that right now bro. I'm not planning on running off and ditching you. Let's just relax and enjoy this as long as we can until you gotta come out.

Lincoln: (sniffs, feeling better) Sounds like a plan.

Upstairs, Lynn and Luan stood just within earshot. As they heard Luna and Lincoln grow quiet once more, they turn and look at each other.

Luan: You know, I was just about to ask if Linc wouldn't mind some company, but it sounds like they need this time for themselves.

Lynn: I hear ya.

Both were upset at their brother's words.

Lynn: She's right though, if he needs it…my stomach is open for him.

Luan: Mine too.

Softly , so the two below won't hear him, they quietly sneak back to their rooms. While downstairs, Luna leans back on the couch, with eyes closed. One hand settled over her baby bro. Each enjoying their particular method of bonding. And each one hoping for the same thing.

That it wouldn't too long before they got to enjoy it again.

Fin

Yeah, I enjoy writing these cute, Luna and Linc moments, and don't worry Luna ain't leaving anytime soon.