Like Father, Life Daughter: Omakes
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Chapter 04: Birthday
Today was going to be a good day.
Marco smiled as he helped his dad decorate the backyard. Normally such events would at least start off in a church but considering some of their new family members… well, they decided to avoid priests getting riled up. It's not that they were overly religious to start with.
Marco and his father worked hard setting up tables, chairs, and an archway decorated with celosias.
It wasn't terribly difficult but it was time-consuming, the most time-consuming part being the dance floor they were set up.
Marco was taking a broom sweeping the dance floor, he wanted it to be perfect.
As he cleaned Star came over with Nachos following close behind, a box filled with flowers on the dragon back. Star quickly went on to set out flowers on the tables.
The princess paused and looked at Marco, "You know I could have just used my wand to decorate the whole place in two-seconds."
Marco smiled, "Yeah, but this just feels like something I should do with my own hands."
Star looked on a tad confused before a smile spread across her face. "If you say so, I guess this a dad thing."
Marco paused as he smiled, "It's been almost been a whole year."
It had almost been a year since they learned about Seraph, but it had been one year since she had been born. One year since Marco was taken to another dimension and spent 16 years in 8 minutes. One year since Hekapoo felt pain and went to a hospital and had their child. One year since Seraph took her first breath.
So much had changed in their lives in such a short time.
Marco wanted to think that things had changed for the better. The last year had been filled with challenges, troubles, and all sorts of worries. The year had also been filled with a lot of joy, wonder, and love.
It seemed so strange for him to even remember a life without his little girl. Marco chuckled at the thought, she wasn't little. Seraph didn't take after her mother in the height department, she was taller than her mom. She was a bit taller than most of the girls at school, though the horns helped in that department.
It was a bit strange for Marco, his baby daughter was a teenager. Seraph was only a year old but she was also a teenager. It was a strange paradox.
It was her first birthday but also her quinceañera. It was a girls 15 birthday, typically it was considered a coming of age situation, to mark girls start on the path to womanhood.
This just kinda made things stranger.
Seraph, the one-year-old fifteen-year-old.
They could have said she was one, but in the end, it would make things more difficult for her. This way she could do everything like her friend did, she could learn to drive a car, she could go to college and so on.
Plus as naive as she could be at times she was a teen. Why fight this strange reality?
They were saying she was going to be 15 then she might as well have a quinceañera.
The various powers of the multiverse had started to hear about Seraph and were waiting for Hekapoo to have a proper coming out party for her, and they had thought about doing so on this birthday but both Marco and Hekapoo decided against it. If this was to be her first birthday then they should share it with only those who really cared about Seraph.
Marco was going to make it a special one.
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Upstairs in her room, Seraph was fussing as her grandmother Angie put make-up on the young girl. Seraph wasn't in the habit of putting on makeup so she was lost when putting it on to look all fancy.
"Ow!" Seraph let out, as Angie curled her eyelashes.
"Try not to fuss, I'm almost done," Angie reassured her.
"Sorry." Seraph winced, "It's not you, its mom, it feels like she's going to smooth down my horns."
Hekapoo stood behind her daughter, a brush, and rag in hand. She busy polishing her daughter's horns.
"Sorry," Hekapoo apologized, "but you gotta clean up your horns."
"I do! I give them a good polish when I do my hair."
"You gotta give it a bit more elbow grease."
"She's the same way when I try to help her with her hair." Angie chuckled, "You'd think I was trying to kill her the way she fusses and yells."
Hekapoo let out a laugh, "Yeah, she does that. You gotta lull her, get her guard down and go easy and work your way up to the tough stuff."
"I don't need both of you teaming up on me." Seraph whimpered.
"That's exactly what you need." Hekapoo told her, "If you want your hair done in time it's going to take both of us."
Angie couldn't help but smile, "I'm afraid she got that from me. I can't do anything some mornings, my hair is such a tangled mess."
Both women smiled at each other knowing they'd have a lot to do with Seraph's hair.
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Sabrina and Marco set out the table with treats. Sabrina had volunteered to help with the baking. She said it was a small way to say thank you to Seraph who'd been helping her with her math. Marco was helping her as much as he could between things. Rafael had already left to pick up the birthday cake.
Sabrina walked over carrying a large plate of brownies she tripped.
"Gotcha!" Marco huffed barely grabbing the clumsy cheerleader before she hit the ground.
She sighed with relief as Marco pulled her up. "That was close."
"Yeah, let's be a little more careful."
Sabrina smiled, "Right, we can't ruin Seraph's special day."
Nearby Janna was helping set up the speakers to Starfan's laptop.
"You got it ready?" Janna asked.
"Yup!" The fangirl gave her a toothy grin and thumbs up. "I got the playlist all ready. A perfect mix of Seraph's requests and some things to give it some good variety."
"Just make sure the playlist is going to make the birthday girl happy."
Starfan smirked, "Aw, look at you being all motherly. No wonder why she calls you Mama Janna."
Janna held up her head proudly, "Well, I have to lay the groundwork for when I'm her step-mom."
She glanced over to where Marco was rolling his eyes.
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Jackie arrived, she was one of the first guests to show up. To her surprise, Nachos let her in.
"Hey, girl." Jackie gave the dragon a friendly pat on the head, "I'm guessing everyone is a bit busy."
The dragon gave her a firm nod as she led her along.
Nachos led her to a table with a few wrapped boxes waiting.
Jackie smiled as she found Janna and Starfan waiting.
"Hey!" She greeted them.
She wore a light blue dress, Janna wearing a simple dark green dress and her beanie, while Starfan worse a cute pink dress.
"Where's Marco?"
"Ah!" A scream came from the kitchen.
"It's on fire!" Sabrina yelled.
"Get the fire extinguisher!" Marco yelled.
"Splish splash blast!" Star yelled, which was followed by a large splash of water.
"Never mind." Jackie chuckled. "They seem busy, I'll go help them."
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Moments later Marco was dressed in his formal clothing. Star and Sabrina went off to get changed.
When he returned he found Seraph's uncles had arrived already as did his father.
"Is this okay?" Omni adjusted some of the higher lights. The giant has gone for the size that was about the same height as the house.
"Yes! Thank you, Mister Omnitraxus." Marco's dad thanked the magical being.
Omni shrunk down to a large mist that hovered above them. "Think nothing of it, and go ahead and just call me Omni."
Rhombulus brought over a drink to Lekmet who sat by the table. "Bah!"
"No problem."
Marco was about to greet them when there was a knock on the door.
He went to answer to find Moon and River waiting behind the door.
"Moon! River!" Marco smiled as he greeted them.
"Marco my boy!" River greeted him, "It's a pleasure to see you."
Moon smiled, "Thank you for inviting us." Moon paused, "It's … I'm grateful that you'd invite us to such an occasion."
"I'm just glad that you could come," Marco said gratefully.
It was hard for any of them to put into words, but in their own way, they had become family.
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More people had started to show up. Star was doing her best to help out getting everyone settled in as they finished up.
Pony Head found Kelly sitting next to her and Tom across the table.
"When are they going to serve the grub?" Pony Head asked.
Kelly just shrugged, "I think they're just waiting to serve the food for when Seraph shows up."
"What's taking her so much?" Pony Head groaned.
"From what Marco's told me, she's supposed to make an entrance in a fancy dress and everything. She's just taking her time to get ready."
Tom sighed, "Well, she better look amazing if she's making us wait this long."
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Brittney sighed, as she sat down at the table. Several people from school had been invited.
Sabrina smiled happily to be seated near her. "Brittney! I didn't think you would show up."
The rich girl sighed, "Well I was invited. And this is supposed to be a big event. It would have been rude not to come."
"I'm sure Seraph is happy that you're here."
"Of course she is, I'm an incredible guest." Brittney turned away a small blush forming on her cheeks.
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Hekapoo walked downstairs with Angie by her side. Hekapoo signaled Marco who signaled Omni. The mist-like giant moved some light to shine at the entrance to the backyard. The crowd went silent all expecting the girl of the hour.
Starfan hit a button on the laptop and some fancy classical music played for her.
Marco's heart practically stopped as he saw Seraph walked under the flower arch. Seraph was lovely, her hair combed out and with the perfect bounce and style. Her hair swirling around her horns, which Marco had to admit looked especially shiny that day.
Around her neck sat a glimmering necklace, a new gift from her grandmother. Seraph wore an orange gown, with big puffy frills with mixing shades of her favorite color. As Seraph took a step forward the dress glimmered catching the light in such a way that it looked like embers were floating off her. That last little bit was a small enchantment courtesy of Star.
Even now Star whimpered, tears forming in her eyes as she smiled ear to ear, "She's so beautiful."
That seemed to be the general consensus of the party goers.
"She looks amazing," Tom mumbled.
Pony head snorted, "Yeah, she does but don't let Marco hear that. The boy is already willing to do you in."
Seraph sat down on a chair reserved for her, she fidgeted as all eyes fell on her as she wasn't used to having so much attention on her. That only seemed to make her more cute in people's eyes.
As the music came to an end Rafael urged him, "Mijo, its time."
Marco took a deep breath as he got up.
To Seraph's relief, some of the attention turned to him instead. He cleared his throat and spoke up, "Hi, uh, well, it's a tradition for the father to give a speech for these things." Marco fiddled with his hair. "Well, it's no secret that it was surprising when I became a father."
"You blacked out!" Tom yelled out.
"Thank you, Tom," Marco growled. "Well, yeah. It was a huge surprise. After everything that had happened, I didn't expect to come home and a daughter to follow me back soon after. "
Seraph looked up at her father.
"I'm glad she did, she's changed my life and it was for the better." Marco paused catching his breath, "I've done my best to help Seraph grow, to flourish."
Marco paused, he'd tried to come up with a speech beforehand. The problem was that it was so hard for him to figure out what to say, his feelings about this situation about her daughter just seemed so hard to put into words.
"I wanted to do more, but in all honesty, Seraph adapted so well on her own. So early on she moved in with us and to another world and she's just flourished. She settled into school, she has made friends and made her own life. Anything life has thrown at her, challenges, enemies, struggle and she's endured them she's overcome them all. And most weren't easy, most would have seen impossible for people to overcome. Yet she's done it. There hasn't been a day since I've met her where I 'm not amazed by her. Just who she's grown, who she is, and just that it have any part in helping become who she is. I'm looking forward to seeing her become the wonderful woman I'm sure she's going to be. And I promise I'll be there every step of the way to help." Marco turns his eyes to his daughter, "Seraph, I love you and I'm so proud to be your father. I'm so proud of you."
"Dad," Seraph said a sniffle she was trying so hard not to cry and ruin the makeup.
She got off her chair and rushed over to her father and gave him a hug. Marco found himself hugging her right back. Unlike their first hug, Marco didn't hesitate.
After a moment Seraph sat back so they could continue the ceremony. Her grandparents came over carrying a box. The box contained a new pair of high heels. They helped her put them on. Thought they were a very nice pair of black heels, Seraph would have preferred to keep her usual boots.
They had explained it to her that the switching of shoes was supposed to be her step up into adulthood. Her grandmother did live metaphors.
"Perfect" Rafael told her, "Just like a princess from a fairy tale"
Angie smiled Lovell yard her granddaughter, "you look amazing.
"Thank you," Seraph managed to whisper out he cheeks turning crimson.
That's when he mother steps forwards, Hekapoo was no stranger to traditions and rites of passages the royals she'd found her associating with had tons but it was different being a part of one. She held out the box for Seraph to take. The young woman opened it to find a black tiara much like her mother's but the metal that made it was decorated with engraved of wild flames that twisted into beautiful flowers. The metal felt warm and glimmered almost like starlight was dancing in it. On the very top sat a golden crystal that was just as warm to the touch.
Hekapoo began, "So your dad told me it was a part of this whole thing to get you a crown so I volunteered to make it for you. When the others heard they wanted to contribute."
"Others?"
"Omni, Lekmet and Rhombulus." Hekapoo sighed, "Omni gave me some ore he'd saved up at the plains of time. I melted that and made into the tiara. Lekmet gave up a drop of his magic and Rhombulus crystallized it, if it was done right it should radiate some magic all the time and just help you stay healthy and-"
Hekapoo was silenced when she found her daughter giving her a hug. "I love it, thank you."
"You're welcome, I love you, sweetie." Hekapoo smiled giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
Hekapoo smiled as she took the crown and gently placed it on her head.
"How do I look?" Seraph said cheerfully.
"Like a princess." Hekapoo smiled taking her hand.
Hekapoo spun her around and Seraph now found herself standing before her father.
"And the princess has someone waiting to dance with her."
Marco offered his hand to her, Seraph took it and he led her to the dance floor.
It was the bigger of the traditions, it was father-daughter dance.
Hekapoo signaled over to Starfan who started to play the music.
Both daughter and father got ready.
Marco whispered, "Are you ready?"
"No," Seraph told him playfully, "but that has never really stopped me before."
As the music started Marco took her hands, Seraph blushed a little as they looked at each other. They both let out a small laugh as they started to dance.
Star sat watching them dancing together, it was an odd experience. For a moment Star was sure she saw two teenagers dancing together and in the same instance saw an Older Marco dancing with his little girl. Star could almost see it, a small girl dancing on her father's feet.
The princess' heart swelled seeing them like that, being together just seemed right. They had so much in common beyond the whole no real age seem to fit them. They were both so sweet and brave, and they always seemed to bring out the best out of people. Star was proud to have them in her life.
As the music came to the rhythm of the dance slowed and finally stopped as the music came to an end. The guests applauded getting another blush from the birthday girl.
Marco leaned over and kissed her on the cheek as he hugged her, "I love you."
"I know."Seraph whispered back "I love you too."
The birthday guests started to get up and mingle, some started to mingle amongst themselves, some went to get food and some went to the dance floor.
Star rushed in and gave her Seraph a hug and almost toppled her over. "Happy Birthday!"
Seraph chuckled, "Star, you've told me that like six times today."
"Well, I want you to have a happy birthday."
Marco smiled, he wanted his daughter to be happy. He tried to be happy, but the day reminded her how much time they lost. It seemed unfair that he couldn't see her grow up and now she almost an adult. One day soon she'd be striking out on her own, and it just seemed too soon. Marco knew that was the point of being a parent, to make sure your kid could stand on their own but he just wanted to keep her close for a little bit more.
Still, he couldn't help but smile seeing she was so happy amongst friends.
Hekapoo moved over to his side, "You know," she began, "this birthday stuff, I guess I wouldn't mind doing something like this next year."
Marco smiled, "Well, good because mom told me she wants to have a sweet sixteen party for Seraph next year."
Hekapoo snorted, "How many rites of passage into adulthood do you people have?"
Marco thought about it and smiled, "I guess a few more to look forward to."
Hekapoo smirked, "Good, it's nice to have something to look forward to."
Angie and Rafael had waved over Seraph so that she could cut the cake and get the first.
Marco wondered if his dad would do the thing where he'd push Seraph's face into the birthday cake. Marco hated when he did that to him, it was also a waste of good cake.
And if anyone was going to do that it should be her father.
Marco smiled at the forger, "Let's go get some cake."
Author's Notes: Hiya! So today is February ninth and the one year anniversary of the episode running with scissors. And do it's the day I've made for Seraph's birthday. Seems right, since if the events of the episode took place that day then well her birth would still be that day. Though it's pushing it a bit, Morning Marks original nameless OC in his non canon strip for Ship War Au came out on the tenth. I got the idea on the 12 and wrote and posted the first chapter on the 13. And didn't come up with her name for a while after. Still it's been nearly a year since I started writing this story. Thank you to all my readers. I know it seems odd to write this story in the omake side stories, but I didn't want to break up the flow their and this story is in canon with that. Just ahead in time a bit. So there are some hints of things to come. I hope you all enjoy it and leave a review. Thank you for reading.
Okay, so for clarity this story takes place the following year of when LFLD started, so a fair bit of stuff has happened. For those reading currently the wedding takes place around March or April. And this takes place the following February.
