~(With Tommy Wilbur Fundy and Shroud)~
Shroud get down now. Tommy demanded glaring at his son.
No! Shroud said sitting in a ball on the roof.
It was bathtime and Shroud was having none of it.
Bribe him! Wilbur yelled from inside the house where he was bathing Fundy.
Fundy, unlike Shroud, loved being in the bath. He would scream happily when his father lowered him in, then he would splash and play and somehow get all of the water from the tub onto the floor. Fundy happily splashed around while Wilbur smiled and scrubbed his red hair and ears gently, he didn't mind the water at all he actually hadn't gone down to the river since Fundy was born but again he didn't mind when it meant he got to see his son so happy.
NOOOOO! I DON'T WANNA! Shroud shouted as Tommy flew up and grabbed him.
You haven't taken a bath in like a month! Tommy argued back while he tried to wrangle with shrouds 8 legs.
Shroud promptly went limp and giggled as his father tried to get him to stop flopping over.
Tell you what you take a bath and I'll give you some cake. Tommy said, putting the flopping child on the couch.
Promise?! Shroud said excitedly sitting up.
Promise. His father said with a wry smile.
Yay! Shroud ran to go get clothes.
Tommy flopped onto the couch and groaned in exhaustion.
Told you to bribe him. Wilbur said emerging from the bathroom with Fundy wrapped up in a towel.
Was I this much trouble for Phil? Is this some kind of twisted revenge from the world? And don't get me wrong I LOVE shroud I'd go knock down every mountain for him. Tommy said, looking up at Wilbur.
Oh, silly Tommy you were even worse you little shit. When you started teething you would bite everything and even after you finished you STILL were biting everything it took Phil forever to get you to stop. Wilbur said with an evil grin he hadn't been much less trouble but he enjoyed feeling like the superior brother.
Wait- it's not normal to bite people? Tommy asked with a confused look on his face.
Wilbur stared at Tommy.
Tommy, how many times has Shroud bit you? Wilbur asked with a slightly concerned look.
A lot. Tommy sat up and raised one of his arms to show multiple bite marks; they weren't bruised or even scared they were just bite marks.
Why? That's all I have to say is why? Wilbur said, scrutinizing the bites.
They're all love bites, no venom. Tommy said happily.
Tommy, you shouldn't let him- wait. Venom? Wilbur said, looking a bit frightened.
Yeah, when I first met him he gave me a venom bit on the hand but it's nothing serious it just makes you sick for an hour or two. Tommy said with a shrug.
Wilbur looked like he was going to say but was interrupted by Shroud running down the hall and throwing his clothes at his dad.
C'mon, dad! I have to take a bath! Shroud yelled while yanking Tommy's arm.
Now you wanna take a bath? Tommy said with a smile. Tommy picked Shroud up and grabbed Shroud's clothes. Shroud grinned and waved at Fundy who was trying to eat his tail. Fundy looked up for a moment, chirped, and went back to trying to devour his wet tail. Tommy carried Shroud into the bathroom and plopped him in the tub. Shroud's face scrunched up as Tommy put some water on his head but he sat still knowing cake was on the line. Tommy smiled at Shroud's determined little face.
~(After a quick bath)~
Tommy drained the tub and wrapped Shroud in a towel. Shroud was already vibrating with joy at the excitement of cake. Tommy smiled and carried his precious little sugar monster to their room. He picked out a thick warm shirt with a cow eating a flower on it.
Like this one? Tommy asked his son who was shivering on the bed.
Spiders did NOT like the cold and with winter setting in, Shroud was always cold. Shroud nodded, mustering a smile. Tommy took the towel and threw it in the laundry hamper. Then he helped his son put his shirt on. Shroud felt much better with it on so he grabbed his father's arm and bit it with a big smile. Tommy just smiled at his son, despite what Wilbur said he thought Shroud's love bites were endearing. Tommy picked Shroud up and walked into the living room.
I heard there was a special place.
Wilbur was sitting near the fire with his guitar in hand singing a gentle melody while Fundy was laying right next to him dozing off on a blue blanket wearing an orange outfit.
Where men could go and emancipate the tyranny and brutality of their rulers.
Tommy quietly got Shroud his piece of cake and listened closely to the almost haunting melody.
This place is real you needn't fret! With Wilbur Tommy Techno and Philza!
Hm… I should find a way to make that rhyme better. Wilbur said, pulling out a small notebook and writing down some notes.
Yeah, it totally sucked. Tommy chimed.
Wilbur just rolled his eyes.
What is that "special place" called anyways? Shroud piped happily.
Shh Fundys asleep, and I'm calling that special place L'manburg. Wilbur said, patting Fundy who was completely out.
What's L'manburg? Shroud asked more quietly.
It's a country I made up. Wilbur answered again.
What kind of country would it be? Tommy asked this time.
It'd be the kind that would be a safe haven for all hybrids no matter what they look like or what stupid prophecies fly around about them. Wilbur said with a proud smile.
Where hybrid hunters would be outlawed and hybrid kids could grow up safe. Wilbur's expression softened as he rubbed his little boys back.
Sounds pretty awesome. Tommy said thoughtfully.
Yeah, I'd be the president and you'd be my vice president. Wilbur said proudly.
Tommy grinned.
Thanks, Wil! But I would so overthrow you. Tommy said.
Oh really? Wilbur said with a dead-panned look.
Oh yeah, I'd team up with Techno and take over. Tommy said confidently right before Wilbur threw a pillow into Tommy's face.
Hey! Tommy shouted throwing it right back and nearly hitting Fundy.
Wilbur suddenly had a look of murder on his face.
Wil Wil we can talk about this right? Tommy said slowly edging towards the front door.
Wilbur took an angry step forward. Tommy bolted out the front door Wilbur followed closely. All that stomping and screaming had woken Fundy up though. Fundy woke up to Tommys screeching and took a moment to look around and quickly started crying when he realized he wasn't being held and his father was nowhere in sight. Shroud rolled his eyes and picked up his younger cousin. Fundy calmed down a bit but was still making little cries. Wilbur burst back in and gently took Fundy from Shroud.
Shhhh it's okay. Daddy's got you. Wilbur whispered, rocking his precious son.
Tommy crawled back in quietly. Shroud just rolled his eyes again and helped his father up.
Protective Wilbur go burrr