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/CHAPTER'S START/
Chapter 2 – Starting the Foster Life
2 weeks later…
Unknown Day (For Now), 7:14 AM
The last two weeks were very challenging since this situation is new for Lincoln and Luna. Like Officer Trengove warned, they were put in the foster home and were put to stay with an agent called Richard. Adapting was not easy like it wasn't obvious. The ex-Loud kids didn't need to go to school because it's the end of August.
But having no school wouldn't mean that they did something special. Here is the routine: Waking up, have breakfast, have a walk to the park, having lunch, watch tv, read something or listen to music, have dinner and go to sleep. Just that. Was repetitive yes but was the best. Not that Richard hated or disliked them but the problem is that doesn't want to fail the work, therefore he was very protective. Obviously Lincoln and Luna didn't like it very much but they respected it.
BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP*
If you are asking what is this annoying sound, I'll tell you right away: An alarm clock. This digital clock sounded at Lincoln's temporary room. It looks strange since its Saturday, 31 August but today was a special day that put everyone nervous: the minors would go to their first and hopefully the only foster family. Waking up early was necessary even that they would leave at 9 AM.
Coming back to the story, Lincoln get up and leave the room in his sandals and dressed underwear to take a shower with his clothes (To get dressed after the shower, of course). Was impossible to find identical clothes so of course, different clothes had to be bought. Orange T-shirt, black shorts and cheap blue shoes were what Lincoln will use for now. After the shower, he dressed up and go to the kitchen. There he sees Luna sitting and Richard cooking.
Lincoln (Smiling): Hey Luna. Hey Richard.
Richard: Good morning kid.
Luna (Smiling): Hey bro.
The white-haired boy and the rocking girl (That, for your information, she is dressing a purple shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes). At the same time, Richard put breakfast on the table. It was toast with butter and a cup of milk.
Richard: Ok kids. Eat and do whatever you want. I'll go to treat some important work before going. Understood?
Lincoln and Luna: Yes Richard.
The agent goes to a certain room. The kids start eating their food and when they finish, the dishes go to the dishwasher. In 5 minutes, they sit on the sofa to watch TV. The show that ended up seeing is Brothers In Our Life, that is a very funny show. In the middle of the episode, Lincoln felt worried. And that is noted by her sister.
Luna (Little confused): Bro, are you okay?
Lincoln: Yeah yeah... I'm fine.
Luna doesn't believe in that. His brother was like this since Tuesday when Richard revealed that today they would go to a foster family. However, she didn't worry since he may be nervous to be in a new family in a future time.
Luna (Concerned): Bro, tell me the truth.
Lincoln: (Sweating a little): I'm telling the truth!
Luna (Not buying it): Worry is something dude. I can see that by your sweat!
Lincoln (Giving up): Sigh… Fine… I'm that. I'm nervous!
Luna: About what? (Tries to guess) That our first foster family could be like our ex-dad turned or worse?
Lincoln is surprised at this. How she could guess? Maybe it's due to be an obvious reason. At that, he nods.
Luna: You didn't tell me to not bother about that?
Lincoln nods again, with a surprised look. She was reading his mind or what? It doesn't matter since, at this new answer, Luna ends up hugging him to comfort.
Luna (Showing affection): Don't be like that dude. Or scared if it turns to that. I'll be always with you no matter what. The child service' dudes won't put us in a family like that. They are not dumb. But, if it happens in any way, we can warn them and get out of there. For our safety! (Smiles at him) Ok?
Lincoln smiles at that statement. With that, he hugs back.
Lincoln (Smiles too): Now I know why you were considered as my closest sister...
Luna (Making a bigger smile): I know bro… I know…
During all of this talking, Richard was peeking out and was smiling at that. Seeing kids emotional and hopeful is a thing that everyone likes. No matter what.
Richard (Thinking): They will be in good hands I hope. (Sighs) I can't even bear myself from making a mistake like giving them to a bad family.
Fortunately, it won't happen and the family that the ex-Louds will go are a caring one.
/TIME SKIP/
Certain House of Pendusky, 8:13 AM
On a two-floor house, we see a woman talking to the phone. She has dark brown hair and was wearing a light blue blouse, black pants, and black shoes. She wears too blue glasses.
Woman: You are having fun with your friend, son?
Phone Call Voice (Happy): Yes I am! We watched a good action movie of secret kids agents called Sneak Kids and played some video games. I win two times at a racing game against Jonathan.
Woman: That's good. Remember that you will come back at 5 PM.
Phone Call Voice: I remember that... (Sighs) It's sad that was only one sleepover (Gets back his happy mood) But I miss you and dad at home and that is the most important.
Woman (Smiles): Aww... That's sweet… (Realizes something) I feel that you are a little nervous. I'm right, George?
George: Why wouldn't be? My foster siblings will come today and knowing them, talk to them… (Snort from exhaustion for just thinking about it) It's something new for me.
Woman (Sympathetic): Don't worry. I assure that won't be that bad.
George: I know (Another voice is heard in the background) One minute! (Talk to mom again) Sorry, mom. Jonathan's dad is calling me for breakfast.
Woman: Alright. I won't make them and you wait more time. See you later. I love you.
George: I love you too.
The woman hangs up and goes to the kitchen to eat with his husband that is drinking a coffee. He has brown hair too like Susan and is wearing a... What a coincidence! A brown shirt but this one is lighter. And is wearing light blue pants and black tennis.
Man (Putting the coffee cup down): So… The kid is alright, Susan?
Susan (Sitting and starts eating a sandwich): Yes he is Oliver. He is having true fun. But he said that was nervous since today the foster kids will come here. And honestly... I'm nervous too.
Oliver (Laughs a little): I know that. It's normal! Our son wanted siblings anyways.
Susan: Technically, he asked a brother.
Oliver (Serious): SUSAN!
Susan (Flinches): Woah Woah Woah, Oliver! Why did you yell? I was saying the truth!
Oliver (Sighs): Sorry about that… Last days of work were stressful and it's lucky having this weekend to relax.
Susan: I understand. Not easy. You know that I work too. But that shouldn't be that hard.
Oliver: You're kidding? Look at what happened: Jeff needed some help and I ended up making him lose a part of his salary. Mary had her papers flying to the paper crusher by accidentally making her fall. And like was not enough, Thomas ended up having an electric shock by when he was fixing a thing that I turned on… (Tries, without success, remembering) I can't even remember what that I broke without wanting to do it. (Sighs) That was very hard…
Susan: I know that. Trust me. Only try to not be fired like a ball kick.
The two adults laughed at that type of joke. Adult humor... These dry jokes never change...
Susan: Time to clean the house for the new kids…
Oliver: I thought that you cleaned yesterday.
Susan (Facepalming): Agh… It's true. I just don't want to screw this up like when my brother stayed with us a month ago.
Oliver (Puzzled): Come on… It wasn't so bad.
Susan (Rolling her eyes and serious): You are kidding?!? He hurt himself by going against the wall after slipping at a banana peel. He needed to have bandages.
Oliver: I wanted to know what that peel was doing there on the floor…
Susan: Yeah, me too… (Sighs) The point is… I just try to have more attention and be careful at them.
Oliver: Don't worry. Everything will be fine. You need to relax. (Get up to put the cup on the kitchen counter and then, he turns to his wife) Just try to not think too much about it, alright?
Susan (Gives some time to think and then, sighs while finishing the sandwich): Fine… I'll try to not think too much about it... (Looks to her husband) Thanks for being with me.
Oliver (Smiles): You're welcome.
/TIME SKIP/
Pendusky's Street, In a car, 9:02 AM
Luna and Lincoln are sitting in a car driven by Richard. They were going to their first and hop… wait… did I already say that? Yes? Ok… Their first foster home. Just that. Alright? Back to the point, they have nothing to do except see by the car windows the city. Mall, parks, arcade, houses, Restauration center… All of that is seen by the two kids. Exploring the city was crucial since it's where they will live now. The city wasn't the coolest of the entire world, nation or state but was something acceptable. Beautiful city? One of the Ohio State is without joking around.
Richard couldn't think much because he needed to focus on the road but there was an emotion that he felt:
Apprehensive
One thing about him is that is anxious many times when something is about responsibility or a big goal. Now, since the two things joined up, we can say that if he doesn't try to feel relaxed, he could have a breakdown thinking that everything failed. And we wouldn't want to this happen, right?
These thoughts, without wanting it, take out Richard's focus on the road. And only by two certain yells, made him back to reality:
Luna and Lincoln (Scared): LOOK OUT RICHARD!
SCREEEEEEEEECCCHHHH*
We hear the sound of the car stopping when Richard saw that almost was going to bump on a bus. The kids and mostly Richard were panicked by this. The sense of going to the hospital was not a good thing. I guarantee you all! And even before EVEN meeting the new family!
Lincoln (Scared): What... W-What in the world happened R-Richard?
Richard (Overwhelmed): M-My god... Sorry guys… My wish of not wanting to ruin this made me lose my focus. And I almost made a big mistake!
Luna (Concerned and scared): T-That's ok dude... A-At least we didn't b-bump. It's the most important...
Richard (Felling apprehensive): No… no… no... This is not ok… (Starts to sweat) I could have sent you to a hospital bed or worse…
Lincoln: Richard...
Richard (More apprehensive): I just wasn't doing my job. Securing you. I was failing that…
Luna: Richard!
Richard (Almost having a panic attack): THIS IS MY FAULT! I'M SOO SORRY! I SHOULD-
Lincoln and Luna (Getting his attention and interrupting): RICHARD!!!
Richard (Yelling to the kids): WHAT?!?
The minors flinched at that yell. Richard ended up processing what he did and regretted. He facepalms at this.
Richard: Sorry…
Lincoln (Concerned): That's ok... We two know that you can turn to the panic simply. You said it to us when we meet.
Luna: Lincoln is right. You need just to calm down dude!
Lincoln: See?
Richard feels calm and better at that and smiles at them. What good and caring kids they wer…
HONK HONK*
The good moment was destroyed by an angry driver that tries to pass. We can't blame him but I doubt that somebody will recognize that for now.
Angry Driver: PASS! THERE IS NO OBSTACLE ANYMORE! THIS IS NOT A PARKING ZONE TOO, YOU IDIOT!
Richard (Peeking out of the window of his car): WHATEVER! GO TO THE UNCARING ZONE! I WAS PANICKING!
The angry driver stops being angry, making the name have no meaning anymore, and flinched at that. Richard restarts his driving. He focuses only and only on the road. The white-haired boy and the rocking girl turn attentive to avoid this happening again. The comfort was all needed to focus.
The dangers could be big more than enough but feeling relaxed and attentive is all that is needed to pass from that. No matter how things try to be hard, in the end, a solution will come.
/TIME SKIP/
Foster Family's House, 9:21 AM
Richard's car reaches Luna and Lincoln's foster house. It wasn't so so bad. A two-floor light brown house. Not the richest or the poorest of the city. At first look, we can't expect anything bad. Anyways, they open the car doors and get out. Richard takes a bag with him. They walked to the house's door. Richard looked at the kids.
Richard: I hope you have your best behavior as you had at my house with the Websters (Yes, it's the foster family's surname). Got it?
Lincoln and Luna (Smiles): Got it.
The agent rings at the bell. Inside, Susan hears from the kitchen where she making for her a glass of water since she needs to be hydrated.
Susan (Thinking): It must be them. (Yelling) Oliver! Get down here!
Oliver (Off-screen and yelling): Sure honey!
Susan gets to the door and when she reaches it, opening it was obvious. She sees an agent, a white-haired boy, and a purple-dressed girl.
Richard (Formal and clearing his throat): Hello madam. My name is Richard Murphy. I'm the agent of foster homes. You requested the services or I am in the wrong house?
Susan (Recognizes the kids from the papers where would choose the foster minors): Yes I did. Come in.
The agent and the kids entered in the house. At the same time, Oliver gets down to meet them too.
Susan (Smiles at Luna and Lincoln): Hi kids... My name is Susan and this is my husband Oliver. And you?
Lincoln: My name is Lincoln.
Luna: Mine is Luna, dud… I mean ma'am.
Oliver (Smiles at Lincoln and Luna too): Good names... And how was the car trip to here?
Lincoln and Luna (Nervous): Good, we guess…
Oliver: Nice, nice...
Richard: Alright, it's good talking to know each other but I need to talk with your foster parents in the kitchen. (Looks to Susan and Oliver) May they sit on the sofa?
Susan: Sure, sure… they can.
The three adults go to the kitchen and the two minors sit at the sofa of the living room. They still are nervous. Normal in this situation. Nothing strange here.
Luna: At least we aren't scared. It's good.
Lincoln: I know, Luna. New life. New start… New family… It's surprising.
Luna (Agreeing): Yeah…
Silence is inundating here. Waiting was the only thing that they can do. Hopefully, however, the adults come back after some minutes.
Richard: Kids, I'm going now. If something happens, you know my number. Got it?
Lincoln and Luna: Yes Richard.
Richard: Good... Goodbye.
The agent exit from the house, letting the bag behind (that is just the kids' clothes), enter in the car and drives away. Meanwhile…
Susan: So kids… your agent tells us all your story.
Luna (Suprised as Lincoln is too): Really?
Oliver: Yes, he did. And we can assure that we would never become like your ex-dad even that one of us dies. Understood?
The kids nodded.
Susan (With surprise face): What was more surprising is that you had other 9 sisters. It was a joke or…
Lincoln: Nope. It is true.
Susan: Soo in that way…It may be difficult…
Luna: What do you mean?
Oliver: You have a foster brother too. His name is George. And before you ask, he is at a friend's home. And that he has 11 years old.
Luna (Tapping her brother' shoulder with the elbow): It's of the same age that you have bro!
Lincoln: Sure it is. I always wished for a brother. Manly to have at least a common interest.
Oliver: Ok… May we show your rooms? (Looks to the white-haired boy) Do you mind sharing a room with George, Lincoln?
Lincoln (Thinking): Looks like it's me who I share. (Talking) Sure, Mr. Webster.
Susan: No need to be formal. You can call us mom and dad if you want, ok?
Luna and Lincoln: Sure.
The new "family" go upstairs not without Oliver grabbing the bag. Once there, Luna goes to her room. It was simple. A bed, a closet, a desk, a chair, and two shelves. Nothing to tell more. As for Lincoln, since he will share with his foster brother, that lived in the room since he was born, it has more details to tell: More than what Luna's new room had (except that the bed is a bunk bed with two beds), it has bookcase with toys and most of it with books, a laptop, a lamp and... Oh... Another desk and chair. It may be for him. Anyways, the two adults wait in the hall for them to exit and give their reactions. And it's exactly what they did.
Susan: You like it?
Luna (Smiles): Yes. It may not be much but it's normal. I totally like it.
Lincoln (Smiles too): I like my brother and mine's room. It's very cool.
Oliver: Good. It's very satisfying that you like it.
Luna (Realizing something): Uh... I need to go to the bathroom. Where it is?
Oliver: Down the hall at the right door.
Luna runs to where her new dad indicated and fastly closes the door.
Lincoln: And what is the left door?
Susan: Mine and your father's room.
Lincoln: Well... (Smiles at them) You are lucky that we are only 5 in this house or you would open the door to see a big waiting line to use the bathroom.
Oliver: It happened at your old home?
Lincoln: Yes... One of my younger sisters created a "second bathroom" and it's gross...
Susan (Raises an eyebrow): Why?
Lincoln: You don't want to know...
Oliver: Alright. You may relax until lunch. We can talk later about your personalities and old life.
Lincoln: Ok.
As the new parents go downstairs, Lincoln enters again in his new room. He sees that the bottom bed is not done, meaning that is where his new brother will sleep. In that, he gets to the top bed and lays down there.
Lincoln: This is lucky for me. Unlike in that nightmare that was the opposite...
Then, Lincoln feels uncomfortable as he realizes a thing: He may not sleep very well for some time. When he ran away, he had to renounce his belongings including his most precious one: a bunny doll that he calls of "Bun Bun". It always comforted him to sleep since he received days after he was 6 months old. He still maintains it since he still loved the doll. Unfortunately, he had to forget about it and if wasn't for Luna being with him, he might always fall asleep all day. With these reflections, he starts to feel sad.
Lincoln: I need to discover a new way to sleep nicely...
/TIME SKIP/
Websters's Dining Room, 1:34 PM
Right now, we are observing the ex-Loud kids and their new mom and dad eating rice and meat. (Basic but the best that they could have to lunch). During this action, they are doing what Oliver said earlier to Lincoln.
Luna: And that's how we end up losing our hearing until our ex-mom and ex-dad sent us to the hospital.
Susan (Giggles): Really? You and your sister did that to Lincoln?
Luna: Yeah. I end up regretting it after all of this.
Lincoln (A little annoyed): You should. You could just have talked to me. I just wanted peace and quiet and you pranked me just for it. Ignoring was not my intention.
Luna: Sorry bro...
Oliver (Cutting the meat with the knife): At least you paid the price by that explosion. (Puts a bit of cut meat and munches it. Then, he puts a hand on his head with a confused face) I just wanted to know how a 4 years old kid can do these experiments...
Lincoln: It's Lisa: She is a prodigy.
Oliver: It's lucky for you.
Luna: True, dad.
Susan: Anyways... Since we are talking about your life, we wanted to know about your personality.
Lincoln: I don't think that is too much work for me. (Eats some rice) I'm just an average kid. I like what we normally do: Videogames, comics, action toys...
Luna: As for me, I love music. Mostly rock and except classic. No offense if you like it but it's boring for me.
Oliver (Finishing his fish): Nice... That is good.
Susan: I agree. (Stops eating and looks only to Lincoln) Son, I don't want to be rude but why your hair is white? It doesn't match with your sister.
Lincoln (Putting the knife and fork down): Well... It comes from my grandpa. He had white hair when he was a kid. I hereditary the white hair characteristic from him.
Susan: That is interesting. You aren't alone: My mom and dad have both blonde hairs and I only got this dark brown hair from my grandma.
Lincoln: Cool.
Oliver: Ok, next question. You don't need to answer if you want but... (Snickers but stops after seconds) Sorry. Anyways, you are... You know... Into a relationship?
Lincoln (Turn his face into an annoyed one): No but my old family thought that I had.
Luna (Sighs): It was hard but he convinced me the truth.
Susan: Alright...
Oliver: Could be worse (Looks only to Luna) And you?
Luna then gets sweat in her head. We all know why soo I don't need to explain this.
Luna: Well... Yes... I am...
Oliver: Really? And what is his name?
Luna gulps at that. God... It's hard. And invent things would be a lie that she can't hide forever. It's noted by Susan since she knows what it meant as Lincoln puts a hand on her sister's shoulder.
Susan (Finishing the dish): I know what that sweat means. It's not a boy, right?
Luna gets a surprised face at this statement as Oliver waits for the response to Susan's question. At that, the rocking girl slowly nods at this.
Susan (Smiles): You don't have to worry, Luna. I'm not against it.
Oliver (Smiles too): I'm not against too. We are not that conservative. Alright?
Luna (Sighs in relief and smiles): Thanks...
Oliver: Good... (Looks only to Lincoln) You knew it?
Lincoln: Yes. She came out to our family many time ago before we ran away.
Oliver: That is ok. (Gets up and takes the plate) Now you two finish your dish, please.
Susan (Gets up and takes the plate too as her husband goes to the kitchen): I'm going away too.
As the parents get out of the room, the minors resume their eating. Then, Luna looks to Lincoln with a smile.
Luna: That was... A relief... And unexpected.
Lincoln: I agree. I'm happy for you, Luna.
Luna: Thanks, bro.
/TIME SKIP/
Websters's Living Room, 3:01 PM
As the clouds try to hide the sun, Lincoln is actually watching tv as Luna is trying to find at least, a radio to listen to some cool music. In the middle of changing channels, he still is thinking about a way to sleep well. In that, he notices that someone is walking in his direction. In that, the Comic Fan looks back from his sofa and sees his new mother walking to him.
Lincoln: Hey, mom. Do you need anything?
Susan: No... But you need?
Lincoln: I don't need too...
Susan (Raising an eyebrow): Really? You were very thoughtful while watching tv.
Lincoln (Suprised): W-W-What?!? How you could guess?
Susan (Crossing her arms and smiling): Your blank face said everything.
Lincoln: Oh...
Susan: In that case, what you were thinking?
Lincoln: Well... (Gets up from the sofa and looks to his new mother, while he has a light blush on his cheeks and rubs his head's back, in embarrassment) It's embarrassing to tell...
Susan gets near to her new son and puts a hand on his shoulder. She would put a knee down but the white-haired boy isn't that short in height!
Susan: You don't need to worry. I'm your mother. I wouldn't laugh at your " embarrassing" secret.
The boy smiles at that.
Lincoln: Thanks. (Clears his throat) I... I was thinking of a way to sleep well.
Susan: And what is of embarrassing in that?
Lincoln: Well... The thing is... Since I was 6 months old, I slept well with a... (Blushes more in embarrassment) bunny doll...
Susan (Suprised): You still had a doll?
Lincoln: Y-Yes... It was my best friend at home. And when I forgot about it...
Susan (Trying to guess): You have nightmares?
Lincoln: No... It helps me fall asleep. I always was woken up until midnight without the doll that I call of "Bun Bun"...
Susan feels pity for her adopted son. It wasn't easy to overcome the loss of something like that.
Susan: You don't need to worry much, Lincoln. Yes, it was your best friend since you were a baby but sometimes, we always have to abandon something for some reason like what happened to you. (Hugs him) If you can't sleep... Just imagine you with your doll and everything will be fine, alright?
Lincoln (Smiles and hugs back): Thanks... mom...
Susan breaks the hug carefully and goes to the yard to do some gardening. Meanwhile, Lincoln goes back to the sofa and remembers all the good times that he had with Bun Bun. As his smiles get bigger, he imagines a happy world where he and the bunny doll would play with each other.
Lincoln: Bun Bun... I will never forget about you...
/CHAPTER'S END/
DONE! Thanks for reading. It had given me many works.
Anyways, I want to say something before you shout me at the reviews: I ONLY SAID THAT LUNA WAS THE CLOSEST TO LINCOLN, OKAY? Sorry, but I wanted to tell this before it's too late. I don't know why everyone says that the rocker girl is Lincoln's guardian. It's not due to hate that idea. It's due to not have any proof in any episode. And since she was with Lincoln when they ran away, was expectable that she would be closer since she always protected him.
And before I go, some things I need to tell you too: Brothers in Our Life is a parody of Cousins For Life and the name George of Lincoln and Luna's foster brother is a reference to Stuart Little since one of the main characters have the same name and he wanyed a brother too.
Now I need to relax from writing. See you later!