I decided I wanted to try a few solo scenarios with Linc and Luan and Linc and Lynn since they both know about the game and has stated their more then happy to be there for Linc if Luna should be unavailable and are aware of the special sibling game, course Luna will still appear . Like always the relationships are still 100% completely platonic, just playful sibling bonding. Since Luan is a jokster, she might be a bit more playful then Luna . Don't like these stories or just hate Luna and Linc sib bonding…don't read, or leave hate or rant reviews, simply leave calmly. If you do like...hope you enjoy this next one. Takes place a month or two between a surprise for Luna but before three little Loud and a Sam.
Chapter 11: A Comedic Substitute.
Lincoln sat on the couch in the Loud House family den. Listlessly staring at the TV, it was on but he really wasn't paying attention to it. Just sitting with a kinda glazed look in his eyes. Outside a moderate shower of rain patterned on the windows, fitting in with his mood. Occasionally he'd pick up the remote and channel surf for a minute or two before stopping and settling on something before resuming his act of watching without really watching.
Lincoln sighed, to think he had started out so happy this morning, it had quickly left after five little words Luna had said when he asked if they could play a round of their special sibling game…five words he'd never thought or hoped he'd never hear.
Sorry bro, I can't today.
Yes, for the first time in the whole history of the game since it began…Luna couldn't play. Sam had called asking if Luna was free to catch a movie today. Luna and her streaked haired girlfriend hadn't really had any chances for some one on one hang time with each other for a while , each having circumstances beyond their control preventing them from doing so. Knowing how much Sam meant to his big sis, as well as being close friends with her himself, even having secretly told his sisters girlfriend all about the special sibling game and all that lead up to it, a little fact neither Luna, Luan and Lynn didn't find out about till recently. Remembering it had been a while since Luna and Sam had had to hang, since the little surprise he and Sam pulled on her a month or two ago…Lincoln had done the gentlemanly and noble thing, especially since he felt he owed Sam for her cooperation in his surprise…he took one for the team, no matter how much it bit it. He told Luna he understood and Luna needed to go be with Sam today, since they obviously both missed the other. Luna hugged him gratefully and apologized again that she couldn't play the game today, that she knew how much the rush and bonding meant to them both. Lincoln told her not to worry about it?, that he wasn't upset and their was always next time. Luna then ruffled his hair with a sad smile and called him a sweet baby bro. Again stating how sorry she was to take a rain check before heading out to meet Sam at the movies.
What he said was true enough, about minding that his rockin' big sis needed sometime with her Sammy…well ok, maybe he was just a tiny bit upset, and he hated that….hating that he was upset Luna and Sam were hanging out, it was selfish. Sam and Luna were amazing together and deserved this time together more then his and Luna's arrangement…but that still didn't make the fact he wouldn't get the rush he had been so looking forward to today any less upsetting.
In all fairness, Lincoln knew this was an eventual scenario. It was a given Luna would eventually Luna wouldn't be available for the game, she DID have a life. ..but up until then she was always ready for their favorite way to bond, was more then happy to help him get that rush he loved. But still, he had so been looking forward to this . Everyone that wasn't aware of the game would be out of the house , both parents had to work a double shift at the Restaurant and Gazette respectively, Leni was out taking the fashion world by storm no doubt, Lana and Lola were at a bluebell scout meeting, Lucy was spending time with her friends. Lisa was lecturing at a collage and Lily was with their mom. A perfect scenario for that ultimate rush of adrenaline and sibling bonding he love experiencing. But such was life, full of disappointments and let downs…But he didn't in anyway hold it against Luna and Sam.
Under other circumstances it wouldn't be too bad, after that whole withdrawal episode he had, he had begun spending time with Lynn during some of her more adrenaline inducing activities, like dirt biking or rock climbing. Was it as awesome as the game's rush? No. Did it help keep him from going crazy with lack of experiencing an adrenaline high…for sure, but Lynn was at baseball practice this morning. It was just him at the house.
The sound of the front door opening briefly lifted him from his thoughts as he looked to see Luan stepping inside. Shutting the door behind her and shaking raindrops out of her hair. A brand new comedy book under her arm. Guess it wasn't just him anymore.
Luan: Whoo, rain came out of nowhere. (turns and sees her little bro on the couch) Oh, hiya Linc.
Lincoln: Hey Luan. Got that new comedy book you been saving for?
Luan: Yep, here's hoping it's s real page turner.
Luan wiped her feet on the rug at the door before heading into the kitchen. A few seconds after the sounds of the fridge door opening and closing she reappeared, one of their dad's homemade brownies in hand and a bite already taken. Luan looked over at Lincoln, at the look of deep thinking on his face , she frowned.
Luan: (mouthful) Everything alright, Linc?
Lincoln: (nods) All good. (to Luan) And it's rude to talk with your mouth full, remember?
Luan's frown deepened as she swallowed, the taste of the brownie that she would usually enjoy forgotten. She could tell something was troubling her white haired little bro. The sixteen year old was a horrible liar. Plus she knew his telltale signs, all the sisters did, especially the older ones. Dead sounding voice, blank stare…the watching Tv without really watching. She could go on.
Luan: Really? So that's why you just sitting around watching commercials at 11: 45 in the morning? I can tell when your lying you know, Linc? So spill, what's up?
Lincoln: (firm) Nothing's up. Really Luan, it's nothing. (glances at her) If it was something worth knowing, I'd tell you trust me.
Luan raised an eyebrow and placed her fists on her hips.
Luan: Nothing? Just like you didn't think you going through withdrawal because you and Luna couldn't play the game for three months and you keeping it bottled up was nothing?
Lincoln: ITS NOTHING LIKE THAT THIS TIME! (deep breath) I promise it's not like that…just need some time to think by myself.
Sheesh, why did everyone want to butt into his business. Lynn too, had questioned him about his current mood when she noticed he looked off. But she had just accepted his excuse he was just in some real deep thought about something and headed off to baseball practice, though she did wish him luck in whatever he was thinking about.
Luan was briefly caught off guard by her brothers sudden lashing out. Lincoln tried his hardest to keep any anger he had under control, rarely raising his voice in anger…and yes, she was even a tiny bit hurt it had been her to get a rise out of him.
Luan: Ok…I won't pry. I
just looking out for you…you know.
Lincoln's momentary annoyance faded as soon as he saw the flash of hurt cross Luan's features. He hated upsetting any one of his sisters upset , and the usually jokey and happy Luan was no exception. Something the sisters felt the same way about him. He knew the nineteen year old jokester was just doing what they in the Loud House referee to as big sister duties. Watching out for the younger and middle half. Wanting to help them through any issues they had. It was one of the many perks about being a Loud…no matter what, at least one person always had your back.
Lincoln: (smiles) I know you are, Luan. Sorry I lost my cool for a bit. Things just didn't go the way I hoped they would today, that's all. But that was still no reason for me to just jump down your throat like that.
Luan s expression cheered up at this.
Luan: Well, ok. I'll leave you be right now…but if you change your mind about wanting to get anything off your chest, I'll be upstairs in mind and Luna's room. Gotta get cracking on this new comedy book. But I'll leave the door open, just waltz on in whenever you feel like, kay.
Lincoln: Appreciate it, Luan. I'll keep it in mind.
Luan shot her brother one last wide smile before heading upstairs, munching on her brownie with book in hand.
Lincoln's melancholy mood slightly lifted at his fourth oldest sisters concern and offer, he really was lucky to have so many people to care about him. It wasn't enough to completely break his mood, but still…it was nice.
Lincoln turned back to the Tv, alone with his thoughts once more…and he wasn't the only one thinking about what went on that morning.
Across town at the movie theater, Sam Sharp turned away from the concessions counter, two medium root beers and a popcorn to share in her arms. She couldn't be happier, after what felt like far too long she was gonna get some much needed and overdue quality time with her moonlight.
Sam: Alright Lunes, ready for the movie?...Lunes?
Sam looked around the theatre when she didn't see her purple clad girlfriend in her immediate sightline. After a second she spotted Luna sitting at one of the benches between the posters advertising movies yet to come, looking thoughtful.
Sam frowned a bit, worried. Though Luna has been just as happy to see her as she was to spend time together when they had met up in the parking lot, Sam was quick to see something else was on the rock loving Louds mind. Though she had smiled and wrapped her in a bone crushing hug, her eyes and thoughts looked to be elsewhere. Sam was growing a bit concerned…was something going on at home? Was Luna arguing with one of her siblings? Sam walked over and sat down beside her.
Sam: Hey, is everything alright, Lunes? You seem…distracted.
Luna: Huh?...Oh for sure, Sammy, everything's fine. Just thinking about something.
Sam raised an eyebrow. Did she really believe she would fall for that? She knew the music loving Loud better then that. Whatever was on her mind was clearly eating at her. Sam wrapped an arm across her shoulder.
Sam: Luna, don't think I haven't noticed you look a little distracted and your minds wandered a bit. Is everything ok at home.
Luna: (nods) Everything's fine, well there's been the occasional spat with either Lana or Lola gettin' riled up about something…but nothing too serious. We're a big family, someone's always getting riled up…usually about something minuscule and we''ll laugh about it later on, what can I say?
Sam: Then what is it? (nudges her) You know you can tell me anything, right?
Luna: (sighs) Yeah. I know. Ok so you remember the special sibling game me and Linc got goin' on? (Sam nods) See after you called and asked if I could catch a movie, Linc came in and asked if I was up for a round, since he thought it'd just be the two of us, or at least the only other people there would be Luan and Lynn, which wouldn't matter since they know about it. The game means a lot to baby bro and usually I'm always ready for one…(sad) And for the first time, I had to tell him I couldn't. Course when he heard it was because you and I finally had a chance to hang, he said it was ok. That he knew we hadn't been able to in a while. (regretful) But…I could tell he was upset. He was so psyched and I had to tell him no. I hate lettin' any of my sibs down. He said it was no big deal, but still.
Even though Linc had said it wasn't a big deal, Luna had seen the light of anticipation and barely contained excitement for in his eyes. It hurt that she, least in her mind, had let him down. Lincoln had clearly been looking forward to a round of what has quickly become his…and her favorite new way to bond and quite possibly his favorite past time. Being downsized and swallowed by his big sister. While he had pretty much gotten over his feelings of inferiority…there was NOTHING better to get his heart racing and blood pumping adrenaline racing through him then when he was curled up, warm and happy and cozy, in her belly, cradled in the hot, pliable flesh at the bottom of her stomach with her heart soothingly beating overhead. And after his and Sam's surprise for her a few months back, she heartily agreed with him even if she kinda preferred playing the hunter herself, and even though he didn't need it, he still loved that rush of safe security he felt when he was getting tummy time. Long as he was in there, he knew Luna would look out for him. The fact she could make her baby bro feel this safe and protected…meant the world. An activity thought up by them and unique and cementing the trust and love both shared for the other. Though she knew if any of the other older sisters had been with him on that January 3rd one year ago instead of her, they would be done the same thing she had done without a moment's hesitation.
Course it helped she won with the game as well. Smiling a bit as she thought about the sensations caused by a wriggly and happy baby bro rubbing and kneading the walls and floor of the sensitive interior of her belly gratefully. Not tickling, just gentle relaxing rubs sending a tingling warmth throughout the sensitive organ and jolts up her spine and made her feel all was well and good in the world.
Sam couldn't help but let out a small "aw" at this selfless move.
Sam: That's so sweet of him.
Luna: (soft chuckle) An understatement, Sammy. It's just one of the many things me and my sisters love about the little dude. True he can sometimes get a little big for his britches, but overall he's a righteous, rad and sweet bro who we love with all our hearts and who always tries to do the right thing in the end, even if it means he himself suffers for it. We're all proud to call him our bro, so if any one of us feels we've done anything to upset him or anything.. It really bites. Especially me when it comes to our little game.
Sam bit her lip. Seriously, gods the Loud were despite their name and general ruckus were really just a bunch of softies…particularly her Moonlight and Lincoln. It was clear that there was only one thing Luna prided herself on more then being a rockstar….and that was being a big sister. Sam really hoped to be a part of this family group one day. She also felt a twinge of guilt Linc willing forgo'd on his rush so she and Luna could spend time together. Sam had gotten a crash course in the special sibling game a few months back. Something of a cross between hide and seek and more then a little cat and mouse. A three inch tall Linc being hunted down by Luna searching around for her tiny bro. Sam would be lying to herself if she said she hasn't enjoyed having her moonlight and Linc tucked away in her stomach when she had played. The sensations were weird…but in a good way. Just like there was a personal little piece of heaven in there.
Sam still could see how Lisa could've tricked him to begin with, even if Luna and Lincoln had grown to quickly enjoy the arrangement. It had originally started out as they only way a downsized Linc could survive, how could Lisa done that? Sam would never in a million years dream of doing anything like that to Simon.
Truth be told, the game was undeniably weird…but as far as Sam was concerned, long as everyone participating was safe and happy, that was all that mattered. It also helped Sam had simply adored how Lincoln and later Luna had explained how much closer they, Luan and Lynn had grown, since the latter two had willingly volunteered to undergo the same thing and be confined in Luna's stomach with their tiny little brother to keep him company. She could definitely see how that could lead to bonding. The level of trust needed on both sides was phenomenal.
Sam: Sorry to hear that, Lunes. But like he said, Linc understands that you had to cancel for today. I'm sure he's not mad.
Luna: (shakes her head) Mad isn't the issue. , he rarely ever gets really steamed. He's like me , when he is mad…everyone knows it. Even Lori and Lynn go to everything in their power to avoid that. Dissapointed's more the word I'm looking for.
Sam: (to herself) Of that in certain. The way he is, not getting to play was a HUGE punch in the gut. (chuckles) Still kinda hard to believe he's an adrenaline fiend. All the same, since he was willing to go without for mine and Luna's sake, least I can do is try to help my fellow King of the Rings and Donatello fan. Plus, I don't want a depressed Luna to boot, but what can I do?
Sam thought about it for a minute.
Sam: Don't suppose you offered it to Lincoln if he minded getting tummy time while you caught the movie with me?
Luna: (snorts) Nah, he wouldn't go for it. Even if he was sufferin' withdrawal again he'd refuse, probably say something like he'd be intruding on time you and I deserve to spend together (to herself) And he wouldn't be wrong. (out loud) Plus, you and I both know the little dude likes rubbing attention when he's in here (pats her gut) Look pretty weird if I was dong it for practically the whole movie. I mean he'd probably try not to be too pushy, but he IS a little rubbin' hog all the same.
Sam: (shrugs) Maybe anyone who saw would just think you found the popcorn especially rockin'?
Luna snorted, it was just a joke to try and lighten the mood, they didn't have time to pull it off, even if both Luna and Linc agreed with her suggestion. the movie started in like ten minutes. But all the same, Sam couldn't enjoy the movie now that she new Linc was down in the dumps about not getting his rush, unintentionally or not because of her. To say nothing about Luna likewise being upset.
Sam: (thinks ) Well…couldn't Luan or Lynn fill in? Just this once? I mean they know about the game, Luan even joined in once before, remember?
Instantly Luna's face went from thoughtfully upset to elated, so fast it was hard to believe she was melancholy a few seconds ago.
Luna wanted face palm herself. How had she not thought of that?! Luan and Lynn knew about the game, what was more was that Luan had even offered that should Luna ever be unavailable to play, as much as she hated she was, that the jokester was more then happy to be her substitute.
Luna pulled out her phone and turned to Sam.
Luna: Sam you are a bleedin' genius! You mind if I text bro right quick?
Sam: (giggles at her enthusiasm) You go right ahead.
Luna scrolled through her contacts and found Linc's name. This was surely to pull him out of the slump he was certainly to be in. Hopefully Luan or Lynn would be there with him, and not too busy. While only Luan had openly offered to be a stand in, Lynn would no doubt be just as willing to help out. Luna hit his name and started typing.
Lincoln hadn't moved from his position before the TV, still watching without really watching. Trying not to think that by now, if the game was being played he would be relaxing in his amazing five star big sis hotel , with Luna gently rubbing at him every few minutes and him doing likewise. Luna enjoyed internal belly rubs practically as much as he loved giving them, that he knew he was thanking her in a way she enjoyed so much…what could he say ? He loved making anyone in his family happy, especially his sisters.
Beside him where he had lain it, his phone suddenly buzzed. He looked down and saw the notification he had received a text. He sighed, he really just wanted to be alone with his thoughts. Nevertheless he picked it up and opened the notification up. His eyes widened in mild surprise seeing Luna's name pop up. Figured she'd be enjoying her much deserved Sam time.
Hey bro.
Curious and confused Lincoln typed back.
Hey Luna. Thought you were at the movies with Sam?
We are, baby bro. Me and Sam are about to go in, but I wanted to see how your getting along. I feel grungy about having to tell you I couldn't play our game with you today. I know how much it means to you and how much you enjoy it.
It's fine Luna. I know you need Sam time. I can afford to miss one game.
It's not fine to me , little dude. I know you're probably just sitting around on the couch, moping and channel surfing. Can't fool me. Even though both me and Sam appreciate that your willing to go without it, I could tell you were upset. I saw how excited you looked, and I hate the thought of leaving you hanging without your rush. Sam suggested something that I think's a brilliant idea. Is either Luan or Lynn home with you right now?
Luan just got back maybe 10 minutes ago. Lynn's out for baseball practice.
Rad! Take it you remember out last all nighter?
Yeah?
And how I told you that if I ever was unavailable to play...Luan offered she'd be happy to fill in? Why not ask her to play? I'm sure she'd love to.
Lincoln's melancholy mood seemed to vanish instantaneously at the proposal. Damn, how had he forgotten this? Maybe it was because when he usually wanted to play Luna always seemed available to play…so it was there, just maybe pushed towards the back of his mind? But at any rate it was a great idea. He truly didn't hold any resentment that Luna needed to take a rain check for some much deserved Sam time. And as he recalled, last time Luan took part in the sibling game, Lincoln had gotten one of the biggest adrenaline rushes ever! Practically put him in a coma, course that was because he was in tucked away in Luan's stomach while the latter was at the same time in Luna's. Just thinking about how it felt to be in one stomach that at the same time was in another was enough to get the adrenaline tense. Even if the rush wouldn't be as intense as it was that time, it'd still be a win. He had been looking forward to snuggling up inside the belly of a big sister today. Far as he was concerned, one was just as good as another. It was worth a shot.
Excitedly Lincoln typed back.
Thanks Luna! I had forgotten about that! Not sure why? I'm gonna head upstairs right now to see. Hope you and Sam enjoy your movie.
We sure will, bro. And again, sorry bout bailin' on our game. Hopefully it's a one time deal. Next time your up for it, I'll be able to roll out the red carpet for you.
Don't worry about it, Luna. I know you missed your Sam time. See you later.
See ya, bro.
With that, Lincoln's phone went silent. For the first time since this morning, Lincoln felt both happy and the tense clench of muscles in excited anticipation. Hopefully Luan was up for the game.
At the movie theatre, Luna's phone goes silent as well. Back it went into her pocket. She leaned back in the bench and let out a happy sigh. She practically heard her baby bros excitement through the text.
Sam: Everything work out?
Luna: Yep. Linc's going to see if Luan's up for being my stand in today.
Sam: (certain) I'm sure she is. I doubt she wants him left without his rush. It's all gonna work out fine. (smiles) Now come on, I need some much needed one on one time with my moonlight.
Luna: Read my mind Sammy.
The two picked up their sodas and popcorn from the bench and went to head into designated theatre hand in hand to enjoy their movie and each other's company.
Back at the Loud House Lincoln heads upstairs, his muscles clenched in the hopes Luan wouldn't mind being a big sis hotel. He was naturally an over thinker and was preparing to be turned down.
The door to Luna and Luan's room was open, just like she said it would be. Luan herself was situated on her bunk, laying flat on her back, legs crosses and comedy book open in her hands. She smiled and snickered a bit at what she read. Even though she had told him to just waltz on in, Lincoln still felt the need to be polite, plus he didn't want to startle her.
Lincoln knocked on the door, clearing his throat at the same time to announce his presence.
Luan: (looks up) Hmm…oh hey, Linc. You need something?
Lincoln: If your not too busy, I was hoping to talk about what we discussed a bit downstairs earlier?
He watched Luan's expression went from amused to serious in an instant. It was clearly obvious that something was troubling her bro was still rolling around in her cranium. Not surprising, Luan had proven time and time again that while she enjoyed pranks and jokes, she knew when to buckle down and be a big sister. She had most notably showed this when her and Lynn volunteered to keep him company. If her brother needed to get something of his chest…she was gonna be here for him. Luan put her book off to the side and sat up on the edge of her bed and patted the space beside her.
Luan: No way I'm too busy if you need me, Linc. Have a seat.
Lincoln came over and sat down beside her. Even sitting down he was still just a tad bit taller. Lincoln turned to face her.
Luan: So what's bothering you?
Lincoln chuckled at the seriousness tone in the normal light hearted jokesters voice. She apparently though whatever was troubling him was more serious then it was.
Lincoln: (light laugh) You can relax, Luan. It's nothing like I'm being bullied or anything. People take one look at my name , see Loud and automatically think of Lynn. Basically a get out of bullying free pass. just wanna explain why I looked like I did.
Luan's serious expression lightened a bit. Though her brother still held her full and undivided attention.
Luan: Then what is bothering you?
Lincoln sighed a bit. Even though he could soon experience his rush, he was still a tad upset about that morning.
Lincoln: It's about what happened this morning. See, since everyone would be our of the house for a while, I was hoping me and Luna could have time for a round of our game…
Luan nodded, motioning for him to continue with a raised eyebrow, curious as how the game could upset Linc…he ABSOLUTELY loved it.
Lincoln:…and Luna said she couldn't today.
That took Luan by surprise. If she had a drink right now she'd probably done a spit take. No wonder Linc looked so downtrodden. Luna, it seemed was always up and available for the adrenaline rushing sibling bonding activity. To hear that Luna wasn't able to…must've hit hard.
Luan wrapped her arm around her bro's shoulders.
Luan: (sympathetic) Sorry Linc. I know how much it means for the both of you.
Lincoln: Yeah, I mean I understand why. Sam was free and they haven't been able to hang in a while. So I told Luna she should go spend the day with Sam. I don't hold it against them, and I owe Sam for helping with the surprise I made for Luna a month or two ago but a part of me can't help but be a bit upset Luna had to cancel. It's selfish, I know. Luna and Sam deserve the time more then mine and Luna's arrangement.
Luan inwardly "awed" at how selfless her brother was. Just one of the many things she and all the other sisters loved about him. To her there wasn't anything wrong with being a bit upset, it was only natural since with how much he loves that rush he got plus that up until now Luna was always ready, that he'd be let down when she would eventually be enable to.
Luan wrapped her brother in a hug. Feeling his arms wrap around her in return.
Luan: There's nothing wrong being a little bit disappointed Linc. You were so pumped to play, it's only natural your upset Luna had other plans. (separates) So is that all you needed?
Lincoln: Not quite. Mind if I ask something else?
Luan: Not at all. All ears, tell big sis Luan what's on your mind, little bro.
Lincoln: It turns out I'm not the only one who was thinking about this morning. Luna texted a few minutes ago. Saying that both her and Sam appreciated that I'm willing to miss my rush so they could hang, but Luna felt bad I was at the same time and she reminded me about something I honestly can't believe I forgotten. So last time I spent the night in Case de Luna she told me that if she ever was unavailable for the game that you wouldn't mind filling in.
Luan: I remember that.
Lincoln: Well I. ..(looks confusedly at Luan.)
Luan: (chuckles) Me and Lynn were on our way to ask if you wanted some company and overheard. After that we decided you and Luna might prefer that time alone. (clears her throat) Anyway what were you gonna ask me?
Luan felt a surge of excitement bubbling up inside her as Lincoln rubbed the back of his neck. She had a pretty good idea what he wanted to ask, something she had kinda wanted to happen ever since the game between her, Luna and Linc. Once you experienced the rush and sibling bonding activity it was hard to shake. Ever since she joined Luna and Linc in the game after nearly stepping on him, she'd wanted to see how playing the hunter felt. Sure, being the hunted was adrenaline inducing but she was curious as how it felt in Luna's shoes. Knowing her brother naturally had a tendency to over think a lot, he was preparing to be turned down. He didn't have to worry about that, plus he looked so cute when he was nervous.
Lincoln: Well I was wondering if that offer was still on the table? Mind being a big sis hotel since Luna's busy today? I mean…if your not too busy yourself.
Luan smiled. She gripped her bro's chin and tilted his head so he was looking at her.
Luan: (warmly) Linc, I wouldn't have made the offer in the first place if I wasn't planning on ever honoring it. Plus, I'd be lying if I wasn't still curious about how it feels to get what Luna calls the "little piece of heaven treatment". (slightly pointedly) Considering you fell asleep last time.
Lincoln: (hopeful) So…you wanna play?
Luan chuckled. Little over thinker he may be, but again that was just another thing she and the other sisters loved about him.
Luan: Yeah, I'm "game" for the game.
Luan chuckle turned into a surprised laugh as she felt her excited brothers arms wrap around her neck as he gave her big bone crunching hug. Which she gladly accepted and returned.
Lincoln: ( elated) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Though Luan was happy to see her brother was out of his slump now he knew he was gonna get to experience the rush he had so looked forward to this morning, his grip had forced most of the air out of her lungs and she was starting to have trouble breathing.
Luan: (taps her brothers shoulder) Linc, I know your excited…but I'm having a bit of trouble breathing…so unless you don't want to have me pass out and not get your rush, maybe dial back from spine snapping?
Lincoln loosened his grip, chuckling sheepishly.
Lincoln: Op, sorry Luan.
Luan took in a breath as her lungs could fully expand again. She chuckled again and ruffled her brothers hair.
Luan: Not to worry, I know how you are when your excited. So…wanna get the stuff so we can get started before you burst.
Lincoln nodded so fast she was surprised his head didn't fly off. He practically sprinted from the room and down the hall. Shaking her head at his eagerness, Luan sat up and started removing her socks since she had taken her shoes off before she had started reading. Barefoot made it easier to sneak up on him, and would also ensure that she wouldn't accidentally crush him. She still felt flashes of guilt for the last time she almost stepped on him.
She finished removing her socks and clambered up to Luna's bunk to retrieve the ear piece under her older sister's pillow, then went to the night stand and rummaged through until she removed the tiny similar ear piece Lincoln used. She put both in her pocket as Lincoln came back in, barefoot as well, no doubt he had probably thrown his shoes and socks in his room before heading back, an holding in his hands a familiar vial of purple-green liquid.
Luan: (amused) Didn't drink it on the way over? Thought you were excited.
Lincoln: (shakes his head) Nah, didn't feel like walking all the way from my room back here…(reluctantly) plus I don't think either of us wanna risk a repeat of…you know.
Luan inwardly shuddered. No definitely not. Eager to change the subject to something they were both excited for, Luan scrunched up at the head of her bed and indicated for Linc to sit down. Lincoln did so.
Luan: (smiles) Well, now you're here. Drink up so we can get started. (her grin becomes more teasing ) Casa De Luan has one vacancy reserved for a very special VIB guest. (leans forward and boops his nose) You.
Lincoln laughed, he could tell he was already in for a fun round of sibling bonding with his Comedic Substitute. He unstoppered the formula and tipped it past his lips, wincing a bit at the vile taste, you never get used to it. Least the result was worth it. Seconds after the last of it went down his gullet Lincoln was slumped over out cold.
Luan smiled again as she sat back and watched her brother start to get smaller. She could feel her own heart start to race as she thought about how in a short time she would be the hunter stalking her downsized little brother. Last time she played, she had joined her brother in being the hunted. While that had been fun, she was curious how it felt to be hunter for the whole game. Hopefully Linc wouldn't make it too easy. She didn't tell him, but she was the reason Luna found then so fast. Her and the third oldest Loud child had purposely planned for Luan and Linc to hide in his room, were there wasn't that many hard hiding spots. She was a tad sad not to get the full experience last time, but she wanted to speed it up so she could get to Lincoln's surprise to help her guilt for nearly stepping on him. He had loved it to, nothing better for a adrenaline fiend like him then a nice relaxing few hours in two of his big sisters bellies at the same time. Even if he slept through most of it, the rush of a two for one deal had rendered him practically comatose. And while his sleepy little wriggles had felt good it'd be nice to see how a wide awake Lincoln felt .
Luan looked down and couldn't help letting out a soft "AW". Lincoln was around five inches tall and getting smaller every second. Last time her guilt had keep her from fully appreciating just how ADORABLE a shrunken Linc was. He looked so tiny…almost fragile looking. Not that there was ever any intention to hurt him, she was a big sister and seeing her little bro, who was slightly taller then her normal sized being small enough to fit in her hand…He looked almost like an action figure on her gargantuan bed, least to him it was gargantuan. Luan gently maneuvered around so she was lying flat on her belly, chin resting in her hands, eyes fixated on her shrunken brother. He was the right size now at 3 to maybe 3 ½ inches tall. Just had to wait for him to awaken.
Lincoln yawned ever so slightly as he felt consciousness return. He blinked his little eyes. The nasty taste of the formula still in his mouth. He felt he was curled on a warm, familiar feeling surface…soft and vaguely scratchy but not uncomfortable. He rose to his feet staring around at the bed room of the Rocker and Jokester Loud sisters, seeing everything upscaled compared to him. His adrenaline briefly surged, upon seeing this familiar and welcome sight knowing he was in for the greatest rush in the world and a round of bonding that could only come from the game. As he continued to look around a finger came onto his shoulder and gently spun him around. Staring down at him were a pair of familiar light brown orbs, accompanied by a equally familiar cheeky grin.
Luan: (soft teasing) Wake wakey, sleepy head?
Lincoln felt another quick surge of adrenaline at seeing one of his big sisters giant-sized, even though he knew Luan was normal sized while he was the different one. It was something that never failed to get him an adrenaline boost. Lincoln smiled up at the towering form of his fourth oldest sister laying flat on her stomach with her legs in the air, slightly moving back an forth.
Luan smiled again, as she carefully changed her position a bit so her chin was resting on her arms instead of her hands. He really was so cute at this size. Even standing up, in her current position, he probably only just came to just below the tip of her nose.
Lincoln grinned as he watched Luan reach over with her index finger and rubbed the top of his head.
Lincoln: Again with the head rubbing.
He was always kinda curious why whenever they played, one of the first things Luna did was rub his head, sure it felt nice but still.
Luan easily lifted her head up and placed it back in her hand.
Luan: What? I can't help it if I find you adorable at this height and want to show it. Got a problem with that?
Lincoln: No, just wondering. I mean Luna does it a lot too.
Luan: Like I said, it's more then likely because she finds you adorable and wants to show it too. (reaches out and gingerly pinches his cheek, teasing) And don't pretend that if you were the big one right now you wouldn't find a little big sis Luan or Luna adorable.
Lincoln: Well…yeah obviously.
Luan: There, see its because we're siblings. It's only natural we're gonna find one being small enough to fit in our hand adorable. Be they younger or older. (pause) Speaking of, you ever considered playing the hunter in the game? I know you love the rush of being downsized. (slight teasing) But don't tell me you aren't just a but curious ?
In fact Lincoln was curious, ever since Luna offered that she'd be happy to be downsized and give him a chance at being the hunter. While it did sound fun, in truth Lincoln was also equally content at being the hunted. To him, there was no bigger rush then being downsized and having a giant big sister hunting him down (pretty much Luna every other time besides this one) and though even he will admit he didn't need it much anymore. He couldn't help but love the feeling of safe and protected security he felt whenever he was inside Luna's stomach. It both solidified and reminded him that no matter what, there would always be people there having his back and looking out for him. No doubt he'd feel the same way with Luan being Luna's substitute.
Lincoln: Maybe, but being one hundred percent honest, I kinda like how the game is going now. I get the biggest rush ever and I can relax knowing I'll always have awesome big sisters like you and Luna among the others to have my back.
Luan felt her heart melt at this. How had the Louds gotten so lucky with getting someone so thoughtful, sweet and loving as a brother?
Luan: (touched) Aw, come here, you!
Lincoln didn't even have time to move not that he tried, he simply lifted his arms and allowed himself to be gently plucked up under the arms and get pressed against Luan's cheek in a gentle hug.
Luan smiled as she felt his tiny arms stretch as wide as they could across her check as Lincoln did his best to return the affection. Again, even though there was never any intention to harm him, and despite being so small… the fact Lincoln trusted her with all his heart, made her feel all warm inside.
Lincoln sighed a little in happiness . Here's another bonus of the game.…"big" sister hugs. That someone who towered over him at the moment, and without a doubt could do serious harm, unintentionally sure, but still could be so gentle and careful with their tiny brother, what could he say, the Loud family really was just a family of big softies.
Luan: (warmly) Just thought you wanna know, you ever need a rush and sibling bonding (slightly mischievous) Or if you ever just want a nice change of pace from staying in Case de Luna…I'm here for you anytime. Lynn too, she's promised not to eat anything too spicy.
Lincoln: (nuzzles her cheek) I'll keep that in mind. And thanks for doing this, Luan. While I fully intended to go without my rush today so Luna and Sam could enjoy their first day together in a while, I'm happy Luna thought of this.
Luan: My pleasure, Linc. Anytime.
Part of Lincoln was quite content to just stay here situated on Luan's palm and enjoy the affection. But the other half, the adrenaline junkie half, wanted his rush.
Lincoln: (taps her cheek) Luan, as much as I love this touching moment. We better hurry up and get started. Pretty sure we only got a couple hours before everyone comes back.
Luan knew he was right, but that didn't mean she was any less upset. She was enjoying her tiny little bro hug. But if she didn't he might start to get impatient…couldn't have that, could she.
Luan gave Linc her own nuzzle before separating. Smiling again at how adorable he looked in her palm, squirming a bit into a more comfortable position. Luan carefully sat up, Lincoln shifting a little still to avoid getting dislodged. Luan stopped him at eye level.
Luan: Yeah, your right. Better get started (teasingly prods him) Before my impatient adrenaline fiend of a little bro bursts from impatience.
Lincoln: (pouts) I'm not that impatient.
Luan: (are you serious) Yeah, and I'm the King of Camelot. If I had a nickel for every time you've gotten impatient.
Lincoln pouted even more, making Luan find him even more adorable.
Luan: (laughs and pats his head) Relax, I'm just messin'. Your just so cute when you're all tiny and pouty, can't resist pokin' fun at you a bit…so I take it you obviously remember the rules?
Lincoln nods. As if she had to ask.
Lincoln: Rule number 1, I can hide anywhere upstairs or downstairs, depending on where we're playing, but it has to be somewhere you can get at me.
Luan: Rule number 2?
Lincoln: I can't go outside cause I could get lost or something else could get me.
Luan held up three fingers of her free hand and wiggled them.
Luan: And rule number threesie?
Lincoln: I got five minutes to hide before big sis Luan comes looking.
Luan: Right-o. (mischievous) And if I find my bite size little bro…(playfully snaps at him)…I eat him!
This elected a good laugh from the smaller loud. To think he looked so downtrodden earlier. Now he was all bright and happy. Just like they other Loud siblings, Luan hated seeing any of her family upset, and absolutely loved making them feel better.
Luan: So, we gonna play upstairs or down?
Lincoln: I was thinking I'd let you pick the hunting ground, since your being so awesome for doing this.
Luan's cheeks grew warm at this, sure she was more then happy to help her one and only little brother out of any slump he had, but still…unlike most boys his age, he had no problem showing affection and appreciation.
Luan: (pats his head again fondly) You little goof. Ummm…
Upstairs or down, Upstairs had more places to hid, though he'd probably try to go easy on her since this was only her second time playing. Still downstairs might be a tad bit easier to catch him.
Luan: Lets head Downstairs. (to Lincoln) Unless your dead set that we play upstairs?
Lincoln: (shrugs) Don't matter to me, I get my adrenaline rush either way and I DID say you get to choose.
Luan: Alright, let's go…
Luan held Lincoln up to her shoulder, feeling him clamber aboard without any hesitation and got steady snuggled against her neck. Again with being so darn cute.
Luan:…Hang on.
Luan carefully got up and headed towards the stairs with her shrunken bro on her shoulder. True it would've made more sense and be easier to just carry him in her palm but with the way the Loud House stairs were you better off gripping the hand rails. Lincoln didn't put up too much resistance, besides snuggling closer to the warm skin of her neck as she started to descend.
Luan: Sorry, I know you would probably preferred staying in my hand, but you know how these stairs of ours are.
Lincoln: Nah, I know they're tricky nine times outta ten. Besides this isn't my first shoulder ride down the stairs. Luna's done it with me a few times. I know either you or her or any of our other siblings wont let me fall.
Luan: ( touched) Aw. I know you trust us Linc, but it feels all the more heartening to hear you say it. (rubs his head again). We're almost down.
Lincoln smiled, nothing like making a sibling feel good to make you feel all was right with world. Again, he loved helping or making any of his sisters happy, whether it be by being a clothes model for Leni, rockin' out with Luna or joining Lynn in one of her many sports. In this case showing that despite their many ups and downs over the years he had complete and total trust in his sisters.
Lincoln squirmed closer towards the skin of his comedic older sister's neck, a neck that at least within the fifteen or so minutes he's be on the other side of and passing down. A quick rush of his much loved adrenaline shot through his veins at the thought. He felt so lucky that he had sisters like Luna, Luan and Lynn, willing to put themselves through the same think he had to one year ago, and to help him with the admittedly weird way he got the ultimate rush he loved so.
With a slight shake on his perch, Luan hit the last step into the living room. Her hand came back up to her shoulder and Lincoln eager clambered on. His excitement itching and raring to go. Luan brought him away as soon as he was steady and gently lowered him to the floor. Getting down on one knee as he hopped off.
Luan: Ready…
Lincoln nodded.
Luan:…GO!
Lincoln was off like a hare. Felt kinda weird being on the hunting end of the spectrum , watching the little white and orange form dart off with surprising speed, when the last time she joined she was right beside him running to hide from the gigantic form of the Louds resident rockstar. While that was fun, it was definitely exciting playing the hunter.
Luan carefully went back upstairs and took her phone off the nightstand, 12:10 Damn had only twenty five minutes really past since she had seen him so upset downstairs. Time, was a funny thing. Could fly by or be slower then a snail in molasses. Either way, at 12:15 Luan's hunt would begin.
Luan sat down in the bean bag chair, might as well wait up here since she was already there. Besides, make it a little bit more challenging for her to find Linc.
Still relatively new to the game, Luan reviewed all she recalled from it in her head. Besides the obvious hunt Linc down once the five minutes were up. Beyond that it was pretty straightforward. Catch Linc, give him that rush of adrenaline he loved so much. Hopefully he'd stay awake for a while, she wanted to see how the full "little piece of heaven" felt like. Besides that, she remembered Luna telling her last time to make sure Linc was good and slick before trying to swallow him down, otherwise he'd get stuck and that could lead to both of them getting hurt, something she knew both wanted to avoid. She couldn't stand it if Linc got hurt going down and Lincoln wouldn't be able to live with himself if she choked on him.
Not for the first time since this game developed and she took part in it, Luan was glad she had finally gotten her braces removed, she didn't want to risk Lincoln accidentally getting cut on those sharp bits of metal covering her teeth. She was also grateful she had only eaten a little before Lincoln asked of she didn't mind being Luna's substitute. While her, Lincoln and Lynn knew and tolerated that Luna HAD to eat while they were stuck in her stomach for that week. Besides the small fact if she didn't eat they didn't either. They didn't want her to go hungry just so they could be comfortable with elbow room though they were grateful she let them tell her when her stomach had reached their comfort level of fullness. Though they had had a close call with pizza the first moving of the arrangement, with Luna's breakfast almost overtaking their heads. Tolerate it though they did, from what he said, seemed Luna and Linc usually played their game before meal times, it was kinda like an unspoken rule. Play game before Luna had a full belly, gotta keep both parties comfy and happy. Linc probably didn't care to be treading food the second he arrived. And Luna prided herself on being as her and Linc were fond of referring to her as "a five star big sis hotel."
Luan had actually been just about to head down for another snack when Lincoln had knocked. Sure she had a brownie, so while things might be just a tad messy in there for him, but Linc would surely not be uncomfortably smooshed and hindered by food.
Luan took out her phone and checked, 12: 17, dang. Time just kept on slipping with her today, better get started before Linc figured out she was technically already supposed to be hunting him. Didn't want him getting impatient, did she? Smiling a non metallic grin, Luan placed her phone back on the nightstand and headed out towards the stairs.
Luan: (calling) Ready or not here I come Linc!
Luan headed downstairs. Eyes scanning the ground for any signs of movement. Just as she suspected, there wasn't any. Turning, Luan headed for the room of the Louds parents. There weren't many good hiding places to hide. Seemed like a good place to start.
Luan carefully entered the bedroom, still a newbie, plus going slow just in case Lincoln suddenly darted out from wherever he could possibly be hiding, never could tell with the little adrenaline junkie.
Luan headed towards the nightstand and shifted the furniture away from the wall to peer under and behind. Nope, not here? She went to the bed and lifted the cover and peered underneath. Nope not here either. At his height , these were they only places he could hide with ease, so safe bet he wasn't in the bed room, doubt he'd be hiding in plain sight, least she hoped not. She wanted a bit of a challenge with the hunt. To better improve her chances of sneaking up on her quarry, Luan shifted to her hands and knees as she exited towards her next hunting ground, the living room.
Luan: No use hiding Linc, come out come out where ever you are.
Nothing answered her, not surprising. Lincoln didn't usually throw the game, the one with Sam and Luna recently was a special case. Namely Linc wanting to thank Luna for all the games and show her how losing felt. And the one with her, Luna and Linc, Luna hadn't had to exert herself much to catch then in Lincoln's room, basically just reach out her hand and snag them.
Luan made her way into the living room. Again being careful, as she peered under the couch, nope. Luan went around to the fireplace, still no Lincoln . Luan sat up, where was little Linc hiding?
ACHOO!
Luan's head spun around at the loud sneeze coming from behind the TV stand, a wide smirk growing, not surprisingly even downsized his sneezes would be that audible. Louds did everything loud. He picked a bad place to hid, very dusty back there. Luan made her way towards the stand, still on her hands and knees.
Just for fun, Luan sniffed loudly at the air around her
Luan: (taunting) Fee! Fye! Fo! Fumm! I smell a little white haired bro with…nowhere…left to… RUN!
At the last word, Luan lunged beside the TV stand.
Luan: Gotcha!...Linc?
Luan's sense of victory was short lived as instead of spying her downsized little white headed brother, what greeted her was one of her brothers walkies. Luan pulled it and examined it. He must've hidden it here when he was getting the formula…or maybe it was something he planned on using with Luna if she'd been available to play. She shook her head , grinning.
Luan: (chuckling) Linc…being sneaky are we? (out loud) Nice trick, little bro! You got me, but only this once! I'm still gonna find you!
Luan set the walkie on the coffee table.
Luan: (to herself) Won't fool me twice.
Luan quietly rose to her feet and headed towards the kitchen.
Lincoln snickered from his spot behind the basement door. As he watched Luan come out of their parents room. Heading towards the living room and his little trick.
Luan: (from living room) No use hiding Linc. Come out come out where ever you are.
After he felt enough time had passed, he turned to the other Walkie he had made sure to place where he would be.
Lincoln: ACHOO!
Lincoln faked sneezed into the walkie, hearing it echo through the living room. He was just able to see Luan's head snap up alert and ready. Then Luan's rhyme reached his ears.
Lincoln: (chuckles) Taking a page from Luna's book.
Luan: (from living room) Nice trick, little bro! You got me, but only this once! I'm still going to find you!
Seemed she found little distraction he had set up for. Lincoln giggled while he had originally set it up for Luna, it was equally entertaining to see Luan fall for it. Nice to see the mouse could trick the cat.
Lincoln went silent as he heard the dull, heavy footfalls as Luan entered the kitchen eyes sharp and focused on the ground. Now to see if she could catch him.
Luan was caught off guard at the use of the walkie, she should've seen something like that coming, Lincoln loved finding ways to intensify the game , find ways to increase the enjoyment and amusement of both parties. But if he could use tricks, so could she.
Luan headed to the drying rack by the sink and grabbed the nearest glass, big enough hold Linc.
Luan turned, scanning the entirety of the kitchen.
Luan: Lincoln. I know you're in here. Only place left to hide.
She started walking, keeping her eyes alert for little Linc.
Luan: Nice little decoy with the walkie by the way. Distract me long enough for you to find a great spot to hide, I'm guessin'? Well , too bad Lynn ain't here, I know she gave you a boost under the table last time.
Luan remembered Lynn telling her about coming in to the kitchen for a snack one day to see a tiny Linc having quite a difficult time climbing up the table leg to hide. Course after she heard he and Luna were in the middle of one of the game rounds, Lynn had been nice enough to give him a lift. But it was just Linc and her, that means under the table and on the counter was out of the question. So he could only be on the floor somewhere…
Lincoln peered out from behind the basement door as Luan started looking under the cabinets. After that, she looked under the table, probably just to be one hundred percent sure. Then her eyes locked in on the basement door. She started to make her way over. Lincoln ducked back behind cover as he heard Luan's footfall become louder as she closed in. Lincoln readied himself, any second the door would be moved aside and then time to duck and dodge from Luan reaching fingers.
And yet, the door still hadn't been moved. Then to his surprise he heard what sounded like Luan heading off , away from his hiding spot.
Lincoln: (confused) What the-?
Without thinking Lincoln peered out from his cover…
Only to feel his entire world and vision suddenly blur as he felt he was shifted and shoved almost violently, almost like he was being maneuvered into a tunnel. He hit something hard and cold at the bottom. Then the world steadied.
Lincoln shook his head to clear his shell shock. looking around he saw he was in what appear a glass tube, he only had about foot or two or so of space in either direction. Unable to see above due to the top being cut off by an unidentifiable mass His view outside the walls wasn't great , the glass curvature warping his vision, he could see but only just.
The mass above him moved, the mass that he now realized had been his sisters hand. Luan stared down at him.
Luan: (excited) Gotcha Linc!
Lincoln blinked up at the sound of his sisters excited voice, now that he could see, he saw what he was in was actually a glass cup. The ceiling high above him. So that's what she had been doing by the sink.
Lincoln pouted.
Lincoln: No fair, Luan! Using a cup.
Luan: Now, Lincoln. You never said I couldn't use anything to help me catch you. I just had to catch you. Besides, don't pretend that it didn't get the adrenaline pumping . (teasing) Got the drop on you didn't I?
Luan was right on both accounts. His heart was beating quite rapidly, and that she had definitely caught him by surprise. He saw her coming, and she managed to trick him herself. Not even Luna had managed to do that. He always saw her coming, it was usually due to her surprising speed and that she was about fifty times his size that eventually ended in him being caught.
Luan: Amazing how taking just a few false steps away can lure little Linc out of cover, isn't it?
Luan raised the glass up to eye level, smiling at the form of her little brother stagger as well as he could in the confined space. It was adorable!
Luan: You know, I didn't think a downsized Lincoln could get any cuter, but look at you in there. (softly rotates the glass making Linc stumble) All snug as a bug in rug?
Lincoln: More like cramped and getting claustrophobic. (bangs on the glass a bit) You gonna let me out or what?
Luan: Oh, don't worry, you know for a fact I'm gotta let you out. I won, and you know what that means?...
She lifted the glass and tapped the spot before her brother teasingly.
Luan: (sing song) " Linky lost the game". "Linc's gonna be in my belly".
Lincoln snorted at this, so far his day , though slightly different then his original intent, was going just the way he wanted. He was gonna get his rush, he got to spend time with one of his amazing and awesome older sisters, who from how she was acting was having just as much a blast as he was. While the games with Luna have and always will be rockin'. It was nice and an interesting chance of pace to play the game with Luan. Different styles from a different hunter would mean different tactics from the hunted. Like always, Lincoln looked for ways to improve the game, expand on it, so both parties could enjoy the rush and unique bonding the game provided, since neither side lost. It was an interesting concept to think about for next time.
A tap from Luan on the glass got his attention. She had stopped teasing and now her eyes were full of sisterly concern.
Luan teasing slowed when she saw Lincoln wasn't really paying attention. For a moment she was worried something was wrong. Was something off?
Luan: Everything ok, bro. I didn't accidentally hurt you scooping you up in there did I?
Lincoln: (shakes head) No. Just thinking about something. I'm fine. Besides, (grins) like you said you won.
That was enough thinking for the moment. He "lost" that meant it was time for that addicting surge of adrenaline that he could only get at the end of the game.
Luan returned his grin, yeah he was fine. Besides ?, he was right. Time to help Linc with his rush.
Luan: Read my mind, Linc. Time for you to check into Casa De Luan. Down the hatch, little bro.
Luan closed her eyes and tipped the glass up over her lips and opened wide. Lincoln laughed as his confinement was tipped and he went from staring at the ceiling to the back of Luan's throat. Idly he mused about the uvula, wasn't nearly as big as cartoons made it out to be. Plus, it didn't even look like a punching bag. What's the deal with cartoons?
Lincoln started to slide on the glass, when he suddenly braced himself with his arms and legs spread out on either side, bringing him to a stop. He grinned , who said the hunted couldn't mess with the hunter?
Luan waited, but after a half minute of not feeling Linc drop in, she tapped the side of the glass. She tried again with a bit more force. When that yielded no results she opened her eyes. She saw Lincoln bracing himself. Preventing himself from going further. She took the glass away and stared at the small form with.
Luan: Really?
Lincoln smiled innocently.
First tricking her with the walkie, now playing being stubborn. She'd see about that.
Luan: Nice try.
Luan reached inside and wiggled her fingers, trying to shake the small form loose, but Lincoln squirmed as best he could without loosening himself, struggling to stay out of reach. She couldn't keep it up for long, her hand was too big.
Lincoln: (as her hand withdraws, taunting) Aw, is big sis Luan having some trouble?
Luan thought for a moment, her eyes strayed over to the kitchen sink.
Luan: (grins) Not for long.
Luan headed towards the sink. Lincoln rocking and shifting in the glass as Luan brought him under the faucet and turned it on. He looked up as a gentle cascade of cool water doused him, soaking into his clothes and pooling at the bottom of cup, filling up quickly. When the liquid was up to his chest she turned it off.
Luan: (matter of factly) Now, let's try this again shall we?
Luan tipped the glass to her lips and started to drink. Lincoln was again angled and watched as gulp after gulp of water poured into his big sis's cavernous mouth heading down the hatch. He tried to keep a grip on the slick glass walls, but now he had no traction, both his hands and the glass were soaking wet. He slide further and further down until at last with the final current, Lincoln simply shrugged in defeat and released his grip . Lincoln slipped completely into Luan's mouth. Luan closed her throat when she felt the heavy weight of Linc inside, not wanting to risk him ending up half-drowned in the water. Giggling at the little movements on her tongue, as her little bro squirmed as well as he could in the confined space. He felt so happy, eager and excited. His little heart going one hundred thirty against the slippery muscle
Lincoln's adrenaline started pumping the moment he started sliding along the glass, smiling as he slipped between Luan's teeth, silently grateful Luan had long since gotten her braces removed. Luan's mouth closed as soon as his little feet were past her teeth.
Pitch blackness took over. The familiar and welcome sensation of being squashed between a big sister's tongue and the rigid palette at the roof of her mouth, took the place of the cup. The water he came in with drained past him. He was squashed in a rather uncomfortable position on his knees in a half bowed/laying position in the already cramped space. Facing the even darker path of Luan's throat. His heart jack hammering against his ribs as his adrenaline rushing through his veins throughout his whole system, like a high. Lincoln waited, his breath short. After a few seconds , Lincoln began getting impatient, what was taking so long? She didn't have to slick him up, soaked through to the bones in water he was, so what was going on? Maybe his position was putting Luan off? Maybe she was having difficulty maneuvering him in a decent arrangement?
Lincoln wriggled as well as he could until he felt he was on his stomach, his fingers edging his sister's esophagus, still nothing. He gently kneaded the tongue beneath him, conveying to Luan his confusion as to why he wasn't swallowed yet. He wanted the rush and wanted it now. The darkness vibrated as Luan giggled at the sensation, her tongue sloshing a bit at his touch. And underneath, he thought the noise had a taunting undertone.
Luan: (garbled) Aw, ish libble Linc impatient?
Lincoln sighed, should've known, course with his eagerness at being sent down, Luna and apparently Luan according to them couldn't resist teasing their shrunken bro beforehand. Luan was doing just that right now, but too bad for her, Linc knew how to speed things along. He discovered how one time with Luna once, she had been teasing Lincoln as well at the time, when he accidentally hit a certain spot in her gullet. If he could reach that spot now. He stretched his arm as far as it could reach into the darkness ahead. The throat was still closed mostly, but he was just able to work his hand in. He pressed as hard as he could against the velvety soft esophageal wall when he couldn't stretch any further. The muscle reacted violently, accompanied by a surprised coughing gag as he triggered Luan's automatic reaction to an obstruction in her throat, her body wanting it out of the way. The throat opened up and with an echoing gulp Lincoln was sucked completely in and downwards towards the stomach.
Luan coughed as she felt a strange feeling in her throat, her gullet opening as she reflexively swallowed, feeling her brother slip in, good and slick with water and saliva. Her throat stretching as he slide inward and down. Luan was disappointed, she had wanted to tease her baby bro a bit, just for fun. Course he had to pull another trick. The lump that was Linc slipping down, her organs squelching aside as he was pulled deeper, wriggling excitedly like he was trying to speed up his descent. Heck, that was probably exactly his intent. Losing him as he scraped past her collar bone and a few seconds later felt him get deposited into her stomach.
Lincoln shouted in joy as he flopped out of the gullet, landing on his front. His face finding contact with a puddle of slime on the slippery, rippled floor at the bottom of Luan's belly, but he could care less. The adrenaline surging at the familiar soft and warm surroundings, pounding in his ears. He curled up against the squidgy damp flesh, waiting for his heart rate to catch up with the rest of him. Luan's heart beating overhead, going nineteen to the dozen, conveying his big sisters own side of the rush.
Luan felt her brother curl up, acutely aware of every little slight movement and squirm. Her mild annoyance at him pulling that trick of his evaporated as she pictured him snuggled in her core, so happy and content. He must look so cute! Cozy in the wet, humid darkness.
Luan reached into her pocket and took put the ear pieces, with some difficulty she managed to turn Lincoln's on for him. She carefully put the tiny piece of metal and plastic onto her tongue and tipped her head back and swallowed. The incredibly small device went down , practically unnoticeable, how Lisa has made something so small was a mystery. She then turned on Luna's ear price and fitted it around her ear.
Luan patted her stomach gently.
Luan: Linc, hate to interrupt your adrenaline high but just thought you'd like to know I sent your ear piece down.
Right below the base of her ribs, Luan felt a warm tingle as the barely noticeable weight of Lincoln start to shift around, no doubt looking for it. After a few moments, they stopped.
Luan: Find it?
Lincoln: (from ear piece) Yeah, thanks. I just realized I forgot them. I was…
Luan: To eager and excited to start?
Lincoln:….yes.
Luan laughed, his eagerness for the game could make him quite forgetful sometimes.
Lincoln smiled at the jokester's laughter, the dark surroundings all around him vibrating slightly, followed by another set of familiar dull thuds as Luan patted her stomach again, making the whole space shake further still.
Luan: You know, I was gonna be angry at you for pulling that trick you did, but I'll let it slide. You're just too cute to imagine curled up in there.
Lincoln: (snuggling into the hot flesh) Sorry not sorry. Didn't feel in the mood to be teased. Wanted my rush and wasn't gonna wait.
Luan: (hmmm) Your no fun.
Even though he couldn't see, Lincoln could almost see Luan looking all pouty, with her arms crossed. No doubt she had been looking forward to have some fun teasing him a bit.
Lincoln: (laughs) Come on, don't be like that. I know how to make up for it.
Luan: I'm listening.
Lincoln, instead of automatically answering, began to knead the fleshy floor under him gently.
Lincoln: (teasingly) Would some internal belly rubs make you feel better?
Luan: You can try.
Lincoln laughed again at the feigned cross tone. Imagining her trying to keep up her fake annoyance. She wasn't really upset, she was just teasing him like he was teasing her. Besides, he owed her for being in a coma when he first got tummy time from her.
Lincoln began rubbing and kneading the fleshy floor under him gently. Hearing a loud gasp escape from Luan's lips. He shifted around on the squidgy floor, keeping up with the kneading until he reached the wall. He rose up and began rubbing gently, before increasing in speed.
Luan gasped at the sudden feeling of her little bro squirming around in her belly. A warmth spreading throughout her stomach and sending a shiver up her spine as he rubbed and kneaded every part within reach. The gasp turned into a sigh as he kept it up, shifting around, edging over to the wall. The rubbing then increased in vigorousness. Luan uncrossed her arms and leaned against the counter, both hands resting gently on the spot where she could feel her brother under the layer of shirt, skin and muscles separating them, smiling with her eyes closed, sighing at a sudden particularly nice sensation shooting throughout her stomach. After last time she swallowed Lincoln, he had fallen asleep from the intense adrenaline rush, sleeping through most of the time. A bit of a disappointment. She was curious about the "little piece of heaven treatment".
There was no question now, a sleepy little Linc's occasional shifting felt good, but paled when measured up to a warm, happy, wide awake and wriggly Lincoln, eager to thank his big sis hotel for helping him get that rush he loved so much. His rubbing and kneading felt ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! If organs could show emotion, her belly would be ecstatic at the loving and appreciative attention it's sensitive interior was bring shown from its tiny occupant.
Lincoln took that he was well on his way to making up for his impatience as he heard Luan's sigh. Even though he knew Luan wasn't really upset, it still felt nice she was finding the rubbing and kneading so enjoyable. Again Lincoln loved giving internal belly rubs to whoever was playing the hunter, and clearly Luan was just as appreciative of receiving them as Luna. Lincoln slowed a bit.
Lincoln: Am I forgiven?
Luan: (relaxed, teasingly) Remind me, what was I "mad" at you for again?
Lincoln: Funny, I don't remember.
Luan: (rubs at him gently) Me neither.
Lincoln smiled at the comforting pressure of the stomach wall pressing inwards at Luan's own gentle strokes and continued rubbing from his end. Hearing another sigh slip past his sister's lips. Lincoln kept up the rubbing for a minute or two. Lincoln suddenly smiled mischievously. Recalling how twice he and Luan liked to tickle Luna from in here, well Luan was even more ticklish then both him and Luna. Wonder how'd she like a taste of her own medicine. Lincoln added a slight tickle to his rubbing. Something Luan, noticed immediately.
Luan: Linc? (prods him) Whatcha doing in there?
Lincoln: (taunting) You know, I was thinking about how we tickled Luna from in here…
Luan: Yeah?
Lincoln:…and if I recall correctly, aren't YOU the most ticklish in the fam?
Luan gulped nervously, he was right, of all four members of the family that was ticklish, she was the one who stood no chance when it came to that.
Luan: Linc…please tell me your not thinking what I think your thinking?
In answer Luan suddenly burst into a fight of tortured laughter as she felt Lincoln start rubbing and kneading the walls and floor all around him. Alternating spots, moving as well as he could on the slippery floor, keeping up his assault.
Luan: (gasping) Linc-ha ha!...please!...D…do..don...DON'T!
Lincoln smiled in the dark interior of his sister's belly. The whole space shaking and vibrating with the fit of laughter, like an earthquake. The walls smooshed, closing in on him as Luan pressed both hands against her stomach. Doubled over from the attack, trying to halt the abuse on her innard.
Lincoln: What's that!? Keep tickling?!
Luan: NO! …Pl-ple…please!...my…poor…stomach!
Lincoln: (taunting) Aw, whatcha gonna do? Can't stop me in here. What? You saw no problem doing this to Luna? Just giving you a taste of what it's like. Bet Luna would love this.
Luan: (gasping) I'm…begging..you! I…yield! St…STOAAAAHHHHH.
Luan's plea escalated into a startled yelp as her foot hit a slick pitch in the floor. Already off balance from Lincoln's assault, Luan toppled over, sprawling out on the kitchen floor in heap. Clipping her left elbow on a drawer. In her gut, she felt Lincoln tossed about, rolling about on the damp, rippled floor.
Despite the numb tingle of her humorus, Lincoln was her primary concern for the tumble. True, she knew from personal experience that the stomach interior was soft but still, he could've landed awkwardly. Big sister mode took over as she sat up against the cupboard. Her hand immediately went down to her stomach.
Luan: Lincoln?
Lincoln pulled himself from the heap he landed in. He I needed the floor concerndly.
Lincoln: (urgent) Luan?! Are you ok? What happened? Felt like I was going over Niagara falls without a barrel in here!
Luan: Lost my balance, took a tumble.
Lincoln: ( soft cracking) You fell…because I was tickling you?
Luan sighed at the softness of her little brothers voice. Knowing him, he more then likely blamed himself for the fall. It mirrored exactly how she felt when she nearly stepped on him. While the tickling more then likely played a part, Luan didn't have the heart to tell him. Plus, Luan knew she equally could've slipped without the tickling as well, you had to be on your toes in the Loud House. One house with thirteen people living in it was finicky.
Luan: (presses him gently) Lincoln, come here.
After a few seconds she felt the little form shift and lean against the wall of her stomach. Luan started lightly rubbing at him.
Luan: I'm fine bro. Little shaken up, but nothing worth getting worked up over. Remember when I almost stepped on you?
Lincoln: Yeah?
Luan: And were you mad at me for doing that?
Lincoln: No, annoyed a bit at first…but I knew it wasn't your fault. Its not like you could've known I was there.
Luan: See, and that was way worse then this. (reluctantly) You could've died if I actually had. That's something getting worked up over. And what'd you do? (smiles gently) Make me fall, and I could've done that without you tickling. Remember the slanty floors.
Lincoln: So you're not hurt?
Luan: Not too bad anyway. Clipped my funny bone a bit, but I don't see what's so very "funny" about it? (laughs) Get it?
Luan heard a weak laugh from her ear piece.
Luan: See, that got a laugh. (presses him again) But seriously, are YOU ok? That's what I wanna know. You were thrown about quite a bit in there?
Lincoln: Nah, I'm fine. (rubs the wall lightly) Had a nice, soft landing.
It was Luan's turn to laugh. Lincoln's remark was just so touching and made her feel all warm inside, and not just because of the rubbing.
Luan: Hey, speaking of I bet this really makes up for nearly stepping on you?
Lincoln: You didn't have to make up for it the first time. It was a accident.
Luan knew she had made up for that unfortunate and upsetting fact. But still, she still had flashes of guilt for it. Not to mention nightmares of seeing what could've happened if Lincoln hadn't moved in time. Things she definitely didn't want to see. Anything to help. At any rate Lincoln didn't seem up set for making her fall over anymore.
Luan: So you feel better, now.
Lincoln: Yeah, thanks Luan. For everything you've done today.
Luan: No problem, Linc. As Lori would say, It was literally my pleasure.
She felt a wriggle as Lincoln settled down, curling up against the wall. His usual spot with Luna, guess it would his usual in the Luan Loud hotel as well.
Luan: (amused) Getting comfy?
Lincoln: Well I thought I might stay a while, unless you have any objections.
Luan: Nah, not really. (teasing) But I'll be charging rent.
Luan felt a slightly tickling knead.
Lincoln: (challenging) What was that?
Luan wasn't eager for another bout of tickling, her tummy was still recovering from the first time. Would that change whether or not she'd tickle torture Luna?...Nah. Luan's teasing crumbled to almost pleading.
Luan: (completely caving in) Nothing! Ok…no rent!
Lincoln: (matter of factly) Good. See that wasn't so hard.
Luan patted her stomach somewhat firmly.
Luan: Smart aleck.
Lincoln: (wriggles) Come on, you know you love me.
Luan: (pondering) Hmm, do I know that? (smiles and rubs at him with fond gentleness) Yes, yes I do.
The two pause a few seconds and enjoy the moment before Luan got up.
Luan: Well, I'm gonna head back upstairs. Gotta comedy book to get back to. You want anything while we're down here. Food? A drink?
Lincoln: Nah, I'm good for the moment, just be easy going up the stairs. First time Luna went up with me in here wasn't very enjoyable.
Luan: Don't worry, I will. But to be far, that was the first time Luna went upstairs with someone in her tummy, so go easy on her.
Lincoln: I didn't mean anything bad. Without her I'd have been a Lincicle.
Luan: (laughs) Well up we go, just let me know if you want anything later on. Casa de Luan is always happy to drop everything if her little VIB guest feels peckish or anything.
With that Luan left the kitchen and headed upstairs, going gentle and easy so her little tummy guest didn't have much turbulence.
Lincoln snuggled up in pliable flesh that cradled him so gently. Smiling peacefully at the hot, damp flesh seemingly rocking and swaying as he felt Luan going easily up the stairs. With Luan's constant and steady dull heartbeat overhead he began to feel drowsy. But he didn't feel like sleeping just yet. He fell asleep last time he was in here almost as soon as he arrived and he wanted to make sure Luan got to enjoy some more of the little piece of heaven treatment. It was the least he could do.
Luan climbed the last stair and headed towards her and Luna's room, setting down carefully on her bunk before leaning back and picking her book back up and picking up where she had been interrupted.
That's how the next ten minutes or so. Luan reading from her book, every now and then rubbing at the little form in her gut, just checking. Lincoln responding with rubbing back, letting her know all was well.
How long he just lay there in the humid darkness, lulled by Luan's steady heartbeat. Linc couldn't say, her stomach floor squelching with every little movement. Listening to the soft "whooshing" of her lungs breathing in and out. Curled up against her stomach wall, every few minutes feeling her fingers stroking at him lightly from the outside. It was just so peaceful he felt he could pass out any second. But he didn't want to just yet, he still felt he hadn't properly thanked his forth oldest sister for being awesome about being Luna's substitute today, and he knew just how to do it…if he could find it.
Luan couldn't recall the last time she felt this air of peaceful relaxation. A good comedy book to read, a happy and content baby bro in his favorite spot to relax. And the knowledge that she helped him out of the sitch of despondency he was in. Luan rubbed at the little form against her stomach wall again, feeling a light rub in return pressing up against her fingers.
It was after a minute or two Luan became aware of the squirming, at first she thought he just might be getting into a more comfortable position. So she let it be. When it persisted interspersed with gentle prodding at the walls and floor of his surroundings. Luan gave in to her curiosity .
Luan: (to Lincoln) Linc, whatcha doing in there?
These weren't Linc's usual internal belly rubs. They seemed more…like purposeful exploring. Not sure why, sure her stomach was a fairly newer surrounding to him then Luna's...but she was almost positive there wasn't much difference between the two. She meant, not like this was a cartoon.
Lincoln had wiggled around as best he could across the pliable, squidgy floor of his jokester older sisters belly, for the last couple minutes. Prodding experimentally at the walls and floor. Listening to the sounds of Luan's stomach groaning lightly as it worked on the last of the brownie she ate earlier, but he paid them no mind. With all his stays in Casa de Luna he was used to these. Never thought he'd ever consider stomach noises secondary, but life was full of surprises.
Luan: (from ear piece) Linc, whatcha doing in there?
Lincoln didn't stop in his exploring.
Lincoln: Looking to see if you have a "spot".
Luan: (confused) A…"spot"?
Lincoln: (without thinking) Yep…
Perhaps sensing Luan's confusion, he elaborated.
Lincoln: …Perhaps I better explain. You know how with a cat or dog, they have that one spot they love for you to show attention to?
Luan: Yeah?
Lincoln: Well, believe it or not a human stomach is very similar. Luna has this one spot in her stomach she loves for me to rub whenever I'm in here. I wanna see if you have one too.
Her actually discovered that fact quite by accident. During a internal belly rub after one of his and Luna's games he had just been showing his gratefulness when he rubbed a certain spot without thinking. The next thing he felt was like Luna's whole body tense up, as she basically flopped over across her bunk. Of course , he had been worried, not to mention flabbergasted at this suddenness. A few seconds of concerned rubbing later revealed Luna was ok, just caught off guard by the suddenness and intensity of the warmth that had completely spread throughout her stomach and sent shockwaves up her spine. Seemed Lincoln had found a certain area where his usual rubbing and kneading felt 5× better at least. Lincoln felt this was a sure fire way to thank Luan for all she did for him today.
Luan: Really? People have a spot like that?
Lincoln: Yep, they do. Least Luna does. Found hers by accident. Freaked us both out.
Luan: I would've liked to see that? How'd she take it?
Lincoln: Kid you not, she froze up and kinda flopped over.
Luan: (snorts) so…just outta curiosity, Where is Luna's "spot"?
Lincoln: Hold on..gotta get there…right here.
Luan felt a light rubbing , felt like it was around where her stomach floor met the wall. While it still felt nice, she didn't feel anything like Linc described.
Luan: Well…it's not mine. Assuming I have one of these "spots".
Lincoln: Well, you mind if-
Luan: (leans back, putting her book aside) Go ahead.
Lincoln shifted about inside, Luan giggled at the tickling movement's through her core, occasionally feeling Lincoln prod or rub at the floor or wall. Each sent the warm tingle through her stomach, but none felt the level of intensity he described. But by all means she wouldn't stop him. The movement felt great!
Luan: Nope…nada…not it…negatory…No g-
Luan sputtered off with a sigh at the sudden feeling of intense warmth shooting through her stomach. Guess she did have one of those spots, and Linc wasn't kidding! The sensation from this blew all the others out of the water. Like the "little price of heaven treatment" with a side trip to paradise. Luan wrapped her arms around her middle as the feeling persisted. Smiling relaxed.
Lincoln smirked, based on what he just heard, sounds like he found the jokesters's spot. He was rubbing a area he could only tell was above him, but there was no mistaking it. He'd found it. Feeling the space around him smoosh inwards confining his already limited space, but he didn't care. He took it as a sign Luan was most definitely enjoying the sensation.
Lincoln kept on rubbing and kneading the spot, even as his arms got tired and sore. He stopped soon after. The while space shook with the familiarity of Luan patting her stomach.
Lincoln: So, looks like you do have a "spot."
Luan: (grinning) Yeah, looks like I do. (slightly disappointed) But why'd you stop? That was like "little piece of heaven mixed with paradise.
Lincoln: Luan, my arms DO get tired, you know? Especially with all the balancing I gotta do while in here
Luan: Oh…guess that makes sense.
Lincoln: What? Don't tell me you're a rubbing hog too? Least for receiving them.
Luan: No…just you fell asleep last time I played…and wide awake Linc rubs feel great.
Lincoln rubbed at the floor at this.
Lincoln: Then I hate to say this, but I'm starting to feel a bit drowsy…I wanted to stay awake to make sure you got to enjoy the full "little piece of heaven" treatment, but since it sounds like I done so…so you mind if..
Luan: What, no need ask, bro. If your sleepy, go to sleep. I'm just happy I helped you get into a much better mood then this morning. And like you said, we probably only have a few hours at most for this, so you better get the most of it you can.
Lincoln: (yawns) Thanks again, Luan.
Luan: (warm) It was no problem, Linc.
Luan felt her brother get to his usual spot, snuggled against the stomach wall, and get calm and cozy…then he drifted off.
Luan carefully picked up her book before gently easing up in a sitting position. With one hand gently resting over her brothers sleeping form, smiling a bit as she pictures him curled up in his comedic older sister's belly. Luan resumed reading.
Another thirty minutes passed before Luan caught the sounds of the front door opening and closing, followed by someone coming up the stairs. The door to their bed room opened as Luna stepped in. She quickly noticed Luan on her bunk.
Luna: Hey brah.
Luan put a finger to her lips.
Luan: (whispering) Shhh. (points to her stomach) Little Linc's sleeping.
Luna inwardly snorted, she had to say something similar to Lynn when the latter had been upset to have missed out on the last time Luan had joined in on the special game.
Luna: Sorry.
Luan: No harm done, I just…don't wanna risk his peace being disturbed.
Luna headed over and sat down on the bean bag chair.
Luna: (fondly) Trust me, I know the feeling. Baby bro's just so adorable to picture all snuggled up in there.
Luan: Understatement.
Luna: So, you two enjoy the game and being my substitute?
Luan: Without a doubt. Oh by the way..(points to ear piece).. Borrowed yours, hope you don't mind.
Luna: No way. So, how'd it go?
Luan told Luna about the game.
Luna: (laughs quietly) Linc got you with the old walkie trick.
Luan: Like you've never fallen for it?
Luna: Once or twice, he doesn't try it much when I'm the hunter anymore, I learned to pick up the static undertones. Guess he decided to have some fun. (remembers something) Oh, thanks by the way. (slightly sad) For being their when I couldn't.
Luan: (sympathetic) Now come on, Luna. Don't start beating yourself up, Linc knew there would have to be at least once you were unavailable for the game.
Luna: I know, but still. Your there for every game before and then you have to tell that excited facr, you can't. Really makes me feel grungy…and not the musical kinda of way.
Luan felt bad for the rocker.
Luan: You know, he was actually more disappointed in himself them you telling him you had to take a rain check to enjoy some Sammy time. He was upset that he was upset. Thought it was selfish of him.
Luna: Sounds like bro alright. Still I hope its only a one time thing.
Luan: Don't worry, if your unavailable again, I told him me or Lynn are more then happy to fill in for you.
Luna: Thanks again, Luan. You know me and Linc have been talking about something…when him and Sam has that "surprise" for me.
Luan: (chuckles) I'm bettin' it was a "big" shock for you.
Luna: (rolls eyes) Haha, anyway, Lincoln brought up something I thought would be fun to try next time we play the game. Sam agreed, and I wanna discuss it with you and Lynn.
Luan: What is it?
Luna: (smiles hugely) Luan, I'm bettin' you and LJ are gonna love this.
Fin.
There we go, a solo game between Luan and Lincoln, and Luna about to brink up the five player game from chapter 9.
Again all relationships are purely and completely platonic. And if you hate Luna, or Luna and Linc bonding, or these stories…don't read! If you do, hope you enjoy this latest chapter.
