~(With the crime boys and their kids also time skip)~
Everyone had been staying inside and the "adults" were staying cautious. Tommy and Wilbur kept all the doors and windows shut and locked but came up with lots of fun games for the kids, mostly Shroud, to play so they didn't notice too much. Wilbur was still crazy nervous but it was more controlled now. He wasn't gonna let ANYONE hurt his precious son. Or Tommy and Shroud but he was allowed to have favorites!
Hey, Phil and Techno should be back soon, right? Tommy asked interrupting Wilbur's thoughts.
Yeah, they should be back in like 3 days. Wilbur said.
Can you imagine the looks on those creeps' faces when Phil shows up and tells them to leave? They'll be so freaked! Tommy said laughing evilly with a hint of nervousness.
Yeah, Phil will probably kill um. Wilbur said nodding.
Fundy and Shroud were taking a nap in the other room.
Hey Wil? Tommy asked.
Yeah? Wilbur said plopping on the couch by his little brother.
Would it be stupid to go after them? Y'know the guys watching us? Before Phil came back? Tommy asked with a nervous tone.
Uh, let me think about it, yeah. Wilbur said with an eye roll.
I mean they've probably been watching us for a while they've gotta have a rough idea of what we can do. Just a week ago we we're racing up to the house and I was winning so you made a big ditch right under my feet by smacking the ground with your tail, I couldn't even climb out and you fell in too! Wilbur said slightly annoyed at the memory.
Yeah your right it was just a passing thought. Tommy said laughing it off.
Tommy started picking off some dead scales on his wings. Wilbur narrowed his eyes at Tommy. Tommy NEVER groomed himself. Phil practically had to tie Tommy to a chair so he could get all the dead scales off.
Your not actually thinking about going after them right Tommy. Wilbur demanded more than asked.
Pffftt- I'm not that dumb Wilbur. Tommy said plucking off another dead scale and reviling a new bright purple one under it.
Tommy. I'm serious. Let Techno and Phil deal with them. Wilbur said standing up.
That's the problem. Tommy said gritting his teeth.
I don't want Phil to deal with it. Plus I'm strong enough to take them on! Tommy said defensively.
No your not! You're just barely getting the hang of a sword! You'll get yourself killed! Wilbur shouted in frustration at this absurd idea.
I don't need a sword! I can just bring a mountain down on their heads! Tommy stood up and shouted back.
Without nearly killing yourself in the process?! Wilbur shouted, Tommy got tired whenever he used his inhuman strength, and the last time he brought down a mountain he'd slept for almost 2 days straight, he was fine afterward but he'd nearly given Phil a heart attack.
Who cares if I die! Tommy shouted.
Wilbur didn't get it… He couldn't let Phil deal with them… Not this time.
We all care Tommy! Wilbur didn't get why Tommy was so bent on this going alone was a suicide mission for either of them, they needed to wait for Phil and Techno before doing anything drastic.
Techno can easily handle a group of hunters which there's almost bound to be, and so can Phil! Wilbur said trying to be the voice of reason, which felt quite odd.
PHIL DIED THE LAST TIME HE HANDLED IT! Tommy screamed with tears started pouring from his eyes.
He was scared.
If they were being scouted out then there had to be more than just a group of hunters.
But the thought of losing Phil again…
That terrified him.
Wilbur watched as his brother dissolved into tears and loud hard sobs at the thought of losing Phil. Wilbur started crying a bit at that thought too but managed to keep it together. Wilbur picked Tommy up bridal style and put him on the couch. He could hear Fundy screaming from the other room. Shroud was stumbling out of bed himself.
Dad? Shroud said. But hearing his father cry sent him into a panic as he ran over.
Tommy pulled himself together enough to speak.
I'm okay. Tommy reassured while pulling Shroud into a tight hug so he couldn't see the tears still running down his face.
Was uncle Wilbur being mean? Do I need to bite him? Shroud asked with a face much too serious for a child.
Tommy smiled a bit at Shroud.
No, he was making sure I didn't do something stupid. Tommy said running his fingers through Shroud's hair.
Fundy was having his own screaming fit at waking up without Wilbur.
I'm right here. Wilbur said picking up his red-faced son.
Fundy's screaming turned into sad sniffles. Fundy buried his face in his father's shoulder.
Awww I'm sowy. Wilbur said with a sad smile as he rubbed his little boy's back.
Fundy finally being content with his attention started gnawing on Wilbur's shoulder.
Ow! Wilbur exclaimed as he felt something sharp bite his shoulder.
Wilbur moved Fundy into a cradled position and looked at his shoulder. There was no blood or wound his skin was just a bit red. He looked at Fundy's mouth and low and behold he had a fang coming in.
There's no way. Wilbur muttered.
Fundy started whining and hitting Wilbur with his tail. Wilbur took his hand out of Fundy's mouth and gave a small smile.
You're growing so fast! Wilbur told him.
Wilbur carried him into the living room and sat down next to Tommy who had stopped crying and was talking to Shroud about women.
And that's why you never argue with a woman. Tommy said finishing whatever story he had been telling.
Wilbur snorted.
What do you know about women? Wilbur asked sitting down next to Tommy.
Lots! Tommy said proudly.
After about 15 minutes the kids finally went back to sleep and Tommy was starting to fall asleep with his head on Wilbur's shoulder.
Tommy? Wilbur asked.
Yeah, Wil? Tommy responded sleepily.
Promise me you won't go after those hunters. Wilbur said almost pleading.
I promise not to go after those hunters. Tommy responded, crossing his fingers.
Happy with Tommy's promise Wilbur dosed off. Tommy frowned silently swearing he wouldn't let them get Phil. Even if he had to break his promise.