Chapter 28

Indoor water parks, shopping sprees, amusement parks, rides, everything that could be eaten or have ever wanted to try. Drax and Snek began to do it all!

The two were out every day, from the crack of dawn to nightfall. Each time they came back they were smiling to the day and couldn't wait for the next. Strange thing was, each time they headed out. Amai would wait for them by the front door like a loyal dog before nightfall. Melee was curious to his actions. Despite going out to hunt every so often, Amai didn't over do it like the last time. He was moderating his intake enough to move about with ease yet keep himself full. "You can make a life for yourself outside of the house Sweet." Muttered Suiryu. "You're sort of creeping me out with the vigilance by the front door there."

"Spend your time your way, and I will mine."

Suiryu appeared rather confused, Garou on the other hand smirked. "He's counting down the day to see if my little soothsaying power worked. He's waiting for his turn with Drax."

Suiryu smirked. "Ah, that explains it then. Well, as for me…" He stretched himself out. "I'm going to see my wife."

"Bring her a meal. I don't know what the hell she is doing at the lab now, but bring her something good to eat!" stated Melee.

Suiryu gave a playful salute before walking out the door. The updraft he created was enough to shut the door as he took off. "Alley is at the lab again huh? I heard Zombieman went to see her. What was that about?" Amai questioned.

"Updating his equipment." Said Garou. "Besides, since when are you interest in my kid's activities? Come to think of it, I haven't seen the twins in ages!"

Melee paused. "You're right, I haven't either…"

"Goliath is with the Fubuki group, getting used as a pawn. Draven has been working on his own hero skills apparently…"

Melee froze. "Amai… how do you know that?" she demanded.

He merely smiled. "I make myself aware of others actions. Particularly the Fubuki group. They are looking to strengthen themselves along with Fubuki herself. She's in my Class now, so I keep checks on everyone under me to ensure I know where they stand. Now, as for her little legions, they somehow convinced Goliath to join them, but not really join them. He's been assisting in their work, that I know for certain."

"Damn it." Muttered Garou. "They know he has a crush on her!"

"What? Since when?!" Melee demanded.

"A while. Goliath has been trying to find a way to meet with her and have a talk. Perhaps he saw the group as a way in, yet they ain't going to let him see her. He's too naive to question it otherwise… Damn it, I got to put a stop to that."

"Not in your condition you aren't!" she protested.

Melee paused as Amai began to peer over at Garou. Despite his size he continued to keep his wings wrapped around his body as extra protection for the children. "Your new little ones have gotten quite strong." He said. "Very strong heartbeats. How long do you keep them for?"

"They stay as long as they need to." He muttered. "Why are you so interested?"

"Curious for one, second, I have never seen you in such a… vulnerable state before."

Garou smirked. "You think I'm vulnerable? Pity the asshole that would try and strike me down!"

Amai was curious. "Oh? What can you do in your state?"

He suddenly jumped as Melee appeared before him in a mere blink of an eye. "It's not what he can do… It's what I WILL do." She said.

Her actions got a strange purr out of Garou. "Mmm, it's hot when she gets mad and turns those guys to paste. You ain't see what kind of crazy she can summon when pissed off. Especially if someone comes after her family."

Amai turned a lighter shade of blue. "I… don't think I wish to see."

"But here's a hint." She whispered. "What you do… combined with Garou's power… times ten"

Amai fell very still and silent, until the front door opened.

Drax and Snek returned. Amai was smiling with pride as he was swift to charge the door. Next thing the room knew, Amai had Drax in a strange coil and was bracing his shoulders with excitement. "I have been thinking about our weekend together!" he announced. "I cannot wait for it!"

"Whoa, hold back there Amai. We just got in the door, and your weekend isn't until next week!" protested Snek. "Jeeze, lighten up a little!"

Drax stepped out of Amai's coil. "Dad and I went to an amusement part in City G. We went on all the rides and ate every confection that they could offer!" Drax said with great excitement. "Tomorrow, we're going to the mall. I got my eye on some new clothes."

"I'm surprised you two still rather live here than go back to City F for the month…" Garou said offhandedly.

Snek smiled. "Drax wanted to stay. I respect that. We're more comfortable here. Not to mention a massive apartment for only two people… it kinda sucks."

"Besides, I miss Hunter and Pac's stories when they get home. The twins too… but I haven't seen them."

"No one has!" said Melee. "I think I need to check up on them… Amai, you said Goliath was with the Fubuki group? Draven was…"

"Testing his own skills… believe it or not, he is actually shadowing Zombieman the last I heard…"

Melee suddenly went pale in the face. "I'll be right back…"

She dashed out of the house faster than anyone has ever seen her move. Garou froze. "I think we're about to see how immortal Zombieman really is…"