And here's another chapter for you good folks that read my stories! I've got more coming! Keep reading! That's an order!
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The next morning brought sunlight once again, as though the rains from the day before had never been there at all. The unseasonably cold rain had put a damper on everything in Wutai. No one had ventured out in the wet at all. The sun, oblivious once again to the curses of a man named Reno, rose in the sky, dispersing the dampness with warmth. It beamed brighter and brighter as the tiny creatures it showered its light on woke up and moved around.
"You could always just face the other way, Reno."
"Then I can't hold you right. Besides, you know I don't stay in bed in the morning. I'd be getting up anyway."
"Renji inherited that from you, it seems. I haven't been able to sleep in since getting pregnant."
"You know, if I didn't know you had a kid, I'd say you never had one." Yuffie chuckled and rearranged the blankets slightly. "Still beautiful. And hot." He said this with a kiss on her neck. She opened her neck to him, inviting more. Reno complied, not trying to seduce her but make her happy.
"We need to get up."
"Yep."
"Really, we need to."
"I'm agreeing with you." Yuffie rolled her eyes and got out of the bed, stretching. Reno watched her walk into the bathroom, marveling at how she moved. She still moved with a certain grace that mesmerized him. He stayed in bed until Yuffie came out, dripping wet and indicating that she was done. He bounced out of bed, and received a glare from the still sleepy Yuffie.
"Is it absolutely necessary for you to be that energetic this early in the morning?"
"Damn right it is."
The smell of breakfast cooking made Reno hurry to finish his shower and get dressed. He was still buttoning his shirt up as he walked into the kitchen, finding Renji already there and waiting for breakfast. Reno joined him at the table.
"What's for breakfast, Yuffie?"
"Pancakes."
"Can we have Happy to See You pancakes?"
"What are those, Reno?" Yuffie was stacking a few finished pancakes on a platter while she asked. Reno got up and took a plate, two pancakes, two strawberries and some bacon, arranging them carefully. Yuffie snickered at him, but continued with her cooking. Reno took the plate and set in down in front of Renji, who squealed with delight. Two pancakes made the eyes with strawberry centers and the bacon made a smiling mouth.
"There's your breakfast, and it's happy to see you!" Renji giggled and began eating.
"Where'd 'ou lear' tha', Daddy?"
"Don't talk with your mouth full, buddy. And my mom used to make that for me. Every Sunday, actually. Only she made it with porridge under it. Yuck." Yuffie gave him an indecipherable look, forgetting that she was cooking. "Yuffie, you're pancakes are burning." She yelped and flipped them over, inspecting them for damage. Renji swallowed his mouthful of food and drank some orange juice, lifting the glass with both hands. He was still wearing pajamas and had on monster foot slippers. They kicked back and forth under the table. His hair was messy from sleeping, and there were still lines on his face from the sheets. Renji noticed Reno looking at him, and blinked. "You've got to be the most adorable kid in the world."
"And the fact that he looks just like you has nothing to do with it what so ever?" Reno swallowed the retort he was going to give when his own plate appeared before him, just as happy to see him as Renji's was.
"Daddy, are we going up in the 'copter today?"
"Yep." Reno winked and chewed a bite of food. He pointed with his fork at Renji's plate. "Look, now he's a pirate." One of the 'eyes' was completely gone, leaving a pool of syrup in its place. Renji giggle again, and started in on the second 'eye'. "I'll go and get it ready after breakfast."
"Can I go too?"
"It'll be boring and long. I'll call when she's ready to fly." Renji pouted slightly, but his attention returned to his breakfast quickly. "Besides, you'll be sitting in the co-pilot seat next to me. It'll be worth the wait."
"Okay!"
After eating, Reno was walking down the streets, headed to the landing pad his helicopter was waiting on. Few people were about, just like yesterday. The same old woman and her dog were outside, though. He was surprised to see the old dog get up and walk over to the street, just as he had for Renji.
"Sorry, dog, no kid today. Maybe later." The dog just stood there and wagged his tail, waiting. "What? You want me to pet you?" A whine was his answer. "Okay, but no biting." He patted the dog's head, then rubbed at his ears. "Guess you like me, huh? That makes two people on my side in Wutai besides Yuffie and Renji."
"Three, actually." Reno looked up to find the old woman right beside her dog. "Bartie is an excellent judge of character. You're one of the few people he lets touch him."
"So who's the third person that likes me?"
"That would be me." He was surprised to say the least. He had only said one word to the woman before. "Don't look so surprised. I have no reason to dislike you."
"Why do you keep a dog that doesn't like people?"
"Because he keeps the fools and idiots away. I have no patience for them."
"Good reason." Reno found that the dog was leaning on his legs.
"Where are you off to so early? More butterfly hunting?" He shuddered slightly, making the woman laugh at him.
"No, thank God." She raised an eyebrow at him.
"Are you religious, Reno?"
"Not really, I'd give it up, but I think my mom would turn over in her grave if I did. If she has a grave." He paused, remembering how his mother would dress him up for church on Sunday after breakfast. "I'm going to take Renji flying, so I've got to get things ready."
"I'm surprised he did not come along with you."
"He'd get bored after ten minutes. Maybe when he's older." Reno gave the dog a final pat on the side. Bartie stopped using him as a support and went to the old woman's side. "See you 'round, Mrs. Yu." She nodded and went back to her porch while he went down the street.
Short, yes, but the next one is longer, much longer. Look for it! Lol
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