Chapter 4: Parenthood 101 Day 1
Shrill cries were the morning greeting and Vergil groaned, putting the pillow over his face. He turned in bed but blinked when he didn't feel his wife's warmth, her spot empty and cold. What the…? He got up slowly and saw Mira holding the three dolls, whispering comfortingly as she fed them.
"Sorry Babe, did the dolls wake you?"
"What are you…are you feeding them?"
"Yes, they were dirty and hungry. Next diapers are yours."
"What kind of dolls are these?!" Vergil blinked as he saw the dolls moving. This is a bit unnerving….
"They're teaching dolls." Mira explained. "They do almost everything a real baby does. Oh would you hold two of them? I have to burp them." Vergil blinked but was about to hold the baby dolls by the arm when Mira stopped him.
"Not like that Babe! Cradle them."
"You're serious?"
"Deadly," She said sternly. Vergil nodded and carefully picked up the baby dolls. They're even warm….Oh this is curious….
"Oh, good morning." Nero said as he came in grinning. "I wondered where you guys were."
"Oh, I'm sorry kiddo, I'll get breakfast started. Here Babe, you can rock them back to sleep." She handed the baby dolls to her husband and put a cloth on his shoulder.
"My love what is this cloth for?"
"Surprise attacks." She said and Nero snickered as he followed his mother to the kitchen. Vergil blinked and rocked the baby dolls. This is utterly ridiculous. He thought, not realizing he was rocking a bit too hard!
"Wahhhh!" The dolls cried and spit up, causing the elder to wince. Although The cloth caught some of the spit up, it didn't get it all. Vergil blinked and gasped sharply as his pajama pants got ruined! Oh my god, this is baffling. He smelled breakfast and his stomach grumbled. With a sigh, he cleaned up the mess, the dolls and his clothes. He walked downstairs and Nero grinned.
"Father, you're actually late." He said as Mira set his breakfast down and took the dolls from him, carefully setting them into their little beds. Nero looked at his father and laughed. The elder was actually dozing off! With a wicked smirk, Nero took out his camera and snapped a picture. Wouldn't fall asleep my ass! Mira blinked.
"Babe?" She called softly, gently shaking his shoulder. The elder blinked sleepily.
"Yes?"
"You have spit up in your hair." The elder groaned and tiredly went to shower. Nero wisely kept silent until his father was out of earshot before laughing hysterically.
"Nero, go easy on your father,"
"Like hell, this is fun. Plus I got a great shot of Father asleep at the table with the spit up in his hair."
"Nero Sparda how could you….send me a copy will you?"
"Yes Mother."
Griffon looked worriedly at his Master as he almost fell asleep in the shower. It's only day one! He goes on like this, the triplets will destroy him!
"V, snap out of it man!" Griffon called. "You got to wake up. You're in the shower, you're going to bust your ass!" The elder woke up and blinked.
"What the…how did I….oh yes, the dolls." He groaned and showered, more awake than before. Rule one, no fancy clothes in this fight. He dried off and grabbed a pair of blue washed jeans, low brown boots and a blue green t shirt. He slicked back his hair and went downstairs. Nero saw his father and hid his phone.
"Father, you look…refreshed."
"Save it boy, what are you hiding?"
"Nothing," The younger devil said. His phone rang and Nero dashed away. "Devil May Cry?"
"Bro, great pic!" Nico laughed. ""Demon Daddy got whupped!"
"And on Day 1 too it was….oh shit!" He stopped dead when he saw said father looking at him icily. He gulped. "Um Nico, I got to go."
"So, you think this will defeat me?" Vergil hissed. Nero grinned.
"Not think, I know." Nero said evenly. Vergil smirked.
"You have nerve child, that, I will grant. But this little class will not end me."
"Prove it, Old Man." Nero countered. Vergil chuckled evilly.
"Very well, you will eat your words." Vergil said as he walked to find his wife.
"I'll bring my appetite." Nero said. "Father, you don't know what else babies take up, time."
Mira smiled at her husband but put a finger to her lips.
"They're asleep." She whispered. "You look delicious in jeans Babe." She eyed him hungrily. The elder grinned and sat down, gesturing for her to come to him. She came over and sat on his lap. He leaned in and kissed her. Mira moaned softly and allowed her husband to lay her down. He smirked into the kiss and was about to move his kisses downward when…
"WAHHHHH!" Three shrill cries cut the silence and pulled the lovers apart with a groan. Then they both smelled something…..
"Oh wow, what in Hells?!" Vergil bemoaned as he covered his nose. It was diabolical! Mira also covered her nose but giggled.
"Your turn on diaper duty Babe."
"What?!"
"I changed the last ones. This is your turn."
"That's just crappy." Vergil groaned. Nero and Mira cracked up as they set up the changing table then set the dolls down. Nero crossed his arms.
"OK Father, what's next?" Nero asked. Vergil groaned but undressed the dolls but stopped at the diapers. The dolls cried louder. "Father, don't dawdle let's go!" The elder quickened his pace, opening the diaper of the first doll and he actually bugged out!
"WHAT THE HELL!?"
"Father, babies poop…a lot! Oh and heads up!"
"For what?" The elder asked then yelped as yellow colored warm water hit his face! Nero laughed. The dolls cried louder. Vergil growled lightly but tackled the first diaper, cleaned the doll and put on a fresh diaper, continued with the second and third. When the dolls were dressed and settled, Nero handed his father a warm towel.
"With boys, got to watch where you stand while changing or you will get shot!"
"Babe, are you alright?"
"No my love, I think I was pissed on."
"Nah, it was water with yellow food coloring." Nero chuckled. Vergil glared at their son.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?"
"Oh, hell fucking yea." Nero chuckled. "And I'll enjoy it even more when the triplets make their debut."
Mira chuckled and handed her husband a tea and hugged him.
"Don't worry Babe, you got this." She whispered. Vergil smiled and hugged her back. He wanted to kick their firstborn into kingdom come but he decided to wait. The child will pay. Vergil thought with a smirk. When he least expects it, I'll get my revenge.
By the end of the day, and the dolls were fast asleep, both older devils dragged themselves into bed and kissed each other goodnight. Vergil was never so glad to finally sleep. Ah, blessed silence…. May you last…He prayed. Three shrill cries were his response. Damn that child! Vergil swore as he and Mira woke up and tended to the dolls. Damn him to Hell!
Hm, will they make it?