Topsy Turvy
Summary: Sequel to How to Save a Life. Jade and Linksano have been together for six months, and Linksano is working on a solution to allow Jade to permanently reside in the Awesome 'Verse. But something happens that turns their lives upside down.
Pairing: Linksano/OC
Warnings: None
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I own Jade, that's all.
Chapter Six: Presents!
"Dude! I almost forgot the best part of this party!" 90s Kid shot out of his seat, running towards the back of the restaurant. He returned moments later laden down with two large plastic bags. With a grunt, he placed them on the table, their brightly wrapped contents spilling out. He grinned at Jade. "Presents!"
Jade smiled at him. "Are they all from you?"
He blushed. "Naw, they're from everyone. Well...almost. I didn't tell Linksano, so..."
Linksano fidgeted, embarrassed. "Yes, I understand why you didn't, but I do feel bad that I was not able to at least purchase a small something for Jade."
Jade kissed his cheek. "It's okay, love. You've already given me a great present." She placed his hand on her swollen stomach, and Linksano grinned.
"Yes, I suppose I have. Well, whose present shall we open first?"
Jade closed her eyes and pulled a present out of the pile. "I guess we're opening Critic's first."
"Ha!" Critic said, sticking his tongue out at the group. Everyone rolled their eyes. Jade tore off the red wrapping paper, revealing a DVD.
"The Secret of NIMH? What's that?"
Critic's jaw dropped. "Only one of the best movies ever made. Trust me, your kid will love it. Plus it's got great Nostalgic value, and I am the Nostalgia Critic."
"If you say 'I remember it so you don't have to', I'm punching your face in," Snob warned. "My present is much cooler. It's the bigger one wrapped in green."
Jade opened it. Inside was a infant sized shirt with a Crystal Pepsi logo on it. Critic made a face. "Really, Snob? A fucking shirt?"
"Hey, at least the kid will get some practical use out of it! Besides, it took me a long time to find that."
Jade smiled. "And it's lovely." Snob 'ha!ed' in triumph, causing Critic to roll his eyes in exasperation.
Linksano selected the next package, an oblong shaped one wrapped in paper that had beakers on it. "I'm guessing this one is from Insano."
"Yes, and it's much better than a shirt or a silly movie! It's SCIENCE!"
Jade tore it open, grinning. "My First Chemistry Set. Thanks, Insano. I can't wait to have two mad scientists in the house."
Insano grinned. "You're never too young to learn about science."
"Riki tee!"
Jade pulled out a small, soft, clumsily wrapped package. "This one?"
"Riki!"
Jade carefully opened it. "Aww, this is adorable. Look, Linksano, it's a ducky!"
"Yes, quite adorable. Thank you, SOI."
"Riki!"
Insano grinned. "He picked that out himself."
The opening of presents continued. Spoony gave her a puzzle, Dan a pair of fuzzy dice, Linkara a collection of children's stories, Harvey a CD of nursery rhymes sung by him, and Jaeris gave her a small ornament from his home world. Finally, there was one present left. It was the size of a book. "90s Kid, I'm guessing this one is yours," Jade said. The teen nodded.
"Yeah, and I really hope you like it."
Jade unwrapped it. Inside was a leather bound book, the word 'Memories' stamped on it in gold lettering. She opened it, revealing blank pages. 90S Kid bit his lip, embarrassed.
"It's a journal. See, I was thinking that you would probably have a lot of stories to tell the kid, and if you wrote them down that way you wouldn't forget them, but of course you don't have to write down the ones you want to forget, but maybe with this you could make some new stories."
Jade beamed at him. "It's wonderful. Thank you. Thank you all for a wonderful day."