The CHIKARA Fanfiction
Chapter 32: Baby Geniuses
Note: I promise this chapter will be better than the movie ok? Well someone took the Baby! Who was it? How will it affect everyone? Read on and find out, enjoy!
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*Della wakes up after a very long sleep, and gets out of bed. She wobbles a bit, having just given birth yesterday, but shes a stubborn woman, and she walks out of the bedroom, she doesnt look to the crib when she walks out, figures to let the baby sleep a little longer.*
*She goes down the hall, and turns sleepily and sees...Tom laying on the couch. Her eyes widen, and she goes over and shakes him* Tom, Tom! Wake up! *Tom yawns and opens his eyes...bolts up* Della, you shouldnt be moving you just had a baby! *Della replies not caring* Tom you're two hours late for work! You have to get ready or you'll take a pay cut and- *Tom puts up a hand* Della...I know I slept in *Della pauses* What? Tom...you never miss work! *Tom nods* I know...I quit *Della sighs* Ok thats a relief because I thought- WHAT? *Tom nods* Called J. J. Auto Repair this morning, sad to see me go, but family comes first, he understood that. *Della exclaims* Tom! You cant quit! That job is all of our income! If you quit then we'll- *Tom gently sits her down* Now Della...I need you to relax...ok? *Della takes a few short breathes* How can you expect me to stay calm? *Tom silently reaches into his pocket and brings out the envelope Grim gave to him, and hands it to Della. Della blinks, and looks in...about goes into Labor again seeing all of the money in it, looks to Tom wide eyed unable to speak, Tom answers* Grim said that Mandy is giving us a share of revenue every show, which means two times every week...we're going to get around that much money. *Della's mouth opens and closes like a fish...she looks back to the envelope, then to Tom. Tom just nods* Its real honey, I stared at it for a good two hours expecting it to disappear or to wake up...its real. *Della about loses it...but keeps her cool and takes a deep breath leaning on Tom* ...We wont be scraping by anymore...will we? *Tom shakes his head* Not with that revenue. We might even be able to move into a bigger house, plenty of room for everyone, that way all the Tecnicos wont be cramped in our kitchen *Della laughs a little* Hey at least they arent human size or it'd be worse right?
*Tom nods* True...oh, Kingston came home last night *Della looks up* How is he? *Tom replies* Mad, but good...*Della sighs* I hope he's alright...I'm guessing that Super Dragon guy really wants a piece of him...*Tom nods* Just relax, Kingston knows what he's doin' *Della nods, Tom gets up* Now you sit here, and dont move, I'll make a nice celebration breakfast ok? *Della nods and leans back, all that money just sort of killed her will to fight with Tom about what she can and cant do...for the moment. Tom goes into the kitchen as Mikko, Tiana, Obariyon, Kodama, and Kobald wake up and come downstairs, Obariyon grumbling* Why do I have to share a bed with Kobald? *Kodama replies* Because you lost the Rock, Paper, Scissors match...five times *Obariyon growls* I dont see why we cant just get him some newspaper to lay on *Kodama sighs and shakes his head going into the kitchen. The morning goes by pretty uneventful. The tecnicos do start to come through. Then Tom announces the money they'll now be getting with the CHIKARA shows. Tiana and Mikko are beyond ecstatic that Tom will be around more. Alot of the tecnicos are kind of surprised that they made that much revenue just for the family. Jigsaw blinks* Wow um...well anything to help *Colin nods* Hey if getting my butt kicked is gonna help you and your family, I'll do it! *Storm turns to him* Lets try and keep that butt getting kicked to more of, you kicking butt ok Colin? *Colin nods* Oh I'll do both Im sure! *Gerard rolls his eyes* Yeah ok...
*Tom looks at the clock* Della, the baby's been asleep a long time *Della nods* I decided to let her sleep in, I'll go get her *She starts to rise, then Tom sits her down* Oh no you dont, Im not having you move on your own for at least a few days *Della sighs, turns* Kodama, can you go and check on the baby? *Kodama nods* Sure *Kodama gets up and goes to her bedroom...quietly comes back. Della turns* Well, where is she? *Kodama is silent for a minute...then turns to the room of Tecnicos* Really quick before I say the next part...none of you by chance have been in Della's bedroom all day have you? *The tecnicos shake their heads...Kodama takes a deep breath* Thats what...I was afraid of...*Della turns to him* What? Kodama answer me, whats going on? *Kodama turns back to her* ...Della...the baby...isnt there... *Della stares, and then leaps up and runs to the bedroom, Tom tried to grab her but she's too quick* Della stop! *Della doesnt reply to him, she just says to herself* She can't be gone, she's there, she's right there where I left her! *She stumbles over into the room and gathers up the blanket in the crib and looks at it blankly for a moment.*
*Obariyon stares* ...Tom...now would be a perfect time to hold her down or do something before she really hurts herself...*Tom moves to do so, but Della just turns to him, smiling crookedly, the blanket bundled up in her arms* See, safe and sound, right where I left her. *Tom pauses, then his eyes wince*... No... don't do this Della...not again. *Obariyon blinks* Again? *Tom nods silently* The miscarriages...they really got to her when she lost the kids. The one time she had to stay in the hospital mental ward a week before she finally came to terms...*Obariyon pauses, turns to her* Della...*Della sits on her bed, cradling the blanket and cooing to it. Tom turns his face away, like his heart's about to break, he doesnt know what to do...then...Kodama looks to her, and walks up* ...Della?
*Della looks up, smiling crookedly* Koda, isn't she pretty? She's the most beautiful thing in the whole world yes she is! *Kodama looks at her, and says simply* ...Della...you need to focus for me here...your baby isnt dead like the other ones are. The baby is just gone...ok? And we're going to find her...ok? *Della shakes her head* Not gone, right here. *pulls the bundle closer* *Kodama repeats* Shes gone Della, thats just a blanket...please...please dont go to this dark place...Ive been there...its not the solution to any problem. *Della holds it close, almost crushing it* It's not a blanket it's my daughter wrapped in a blanket, stop saying that Koda! *Kodama silently pulls it open* Della...come back please...*Della pauses...and just stares down into the blanket... and you can just see her crumpling in on herself. Kodama takes her hand* Della...listen to me...we are going to get her back. I promise you, whoever took her will regret it. You know we will go to the ends of the earth...now she couldnt have gptten far ok? Please...please just keep calm...*Della is calm. Calm and crushed. She doesn't even look up. This close after losing Tiana... bad timing. Kodama gently pats her hand and turns to the Tecnicos* Come on guys...we need to go...Tom you'll be ok with her here right? *Tom nods and sits next to her pulling her close. Kodama, Obariyon, Mikko, Tiana, and all the able tecnicos head out of the house and fan out quickly, in search of the Baby*
*Meanwhile, 17 had regrouped with GEKIDO. They quickly got back to the Endsville Arena, and now reside in the Boiler room, much bigger accomodations to hide in than a closet. Fortunate for GEKIDO, the baby is still asleep...for now. They stare at it wrapped in a blanket in a box. combatANT nods* This will teach that family, what do we do? Absolutly nothing but help, and whats our gift? *assailANT grins* PAAAIN... *deviANT growls*well this will teach them a lesson of respect...who else would have delivered the child huh? I cant imagine the complications. We saved the kid and the woman...if they dont appreciate it maybe they dont deserve it *Shard nods* So maybe us taking this kid will send the message *17 folds his arms* So now the baby is in our possesion *combatANT laughs* Yes, we have the baby! *assailANT chimes in* We have the baby! *deviANT blinks* We have the baby... *Shard nods* We have the...baby... *17 stares, they are all suddenly silent...until Shard speaks up*...We dont know the first thing about taking care of a kid do we? *combatANT blinks* ...Um... *assailANT scratches his head* Uh... *deviANT speaks up* Well...um... *17 just silently stares. Shard turns to all five of them, and just says what they are all thinking* ...Uh oh...
*The baby stirs, opens her eyes, and her face crinkles in the precursour to a wail. GEKIDO give a simultanious* NO! *17 shoves combatANTS head over the baby, antenne bobbing. The baby still starts crying, tha wont work right now. 17 growls* Oh perfect, now what? *combatANT holdste child, but she still cries* I dont know! *assailANT throws in* Maybe if we ask whats wrong it will tell us! *Shard growls* Its a baby you idiot they dont talk! *17 takes a breath* Just remain calm...it cannot be that difficult...*The wailing gets louder. combatANT holds his antenne with a free arm* Uuuurggh...a clue? ANYTHING? please just give us an incling of what you want kid! *assailANT beams* OH! I know, I got the deed of the west part of Texas! Maybe that will make her happy! *deviANT stares* ...Do I even want to know how you got that? *assailANT blinks* I dunno, but a nice Mysterious and Handsome Guy gave it to me! *deviANT sighs* Just how I figured, I didnt want to know...
*deviANT groans taking over holding the chold*...We need help here...*Shard sighs*...Well ok...I might have an idea. I saw this flyer at a demon plane a little while ago, passing glance, we can get to by a short portal ride to there for people with new kids. Its a long shot, but we need to do something. *17 nods* Its the only good suggestion we've gotten...lets go...*17 takes out a ball and throws it against the wall, a portal opens up and they all leap through and land in a demon town. They quickly find the place...however, there is a problem. Shard reads* WHAT? The six month old class is today? *17 glares* Thats not going to work...shes a newborn... *deviANT groans* If we have to live with this kid without knowing what to do just an HOUR more Im going to lose it! *17 takes a deep breath* There is one way... *they looks to him, he continues* Shard, is there a potion shop nearby? *Shard thinks, looks around the town...nods* Yeah theres one about a block away...*17 nods* How much money do we all have? *The GEKIDO all give a collective puzzling blink...but dig around and come up with some decent cash, all they have. 17 examines it...nods* Thats enough *He takes the money from all of them and leaves. combatANT shouts* Hey! Where are you going? *17 replies calmly* Just watch the kid I'll be right back...*He leaves turning the corner. combatANT sighs...* He just took the money we were going to use for food...I really hope he knows what he's doing... *deviANT sighs* Ill take missing a day of food over losing my mind permanently...
*17 eventually comes back with a bottle filled with some liquid. Shard blinks* Whats that? *17 replies* Aging potion, its enough to get her to six months to take the class... *combatANT nods* Alright, so wheres the change? *17 blinks...stays silent. combatANT blinks* ...17...please tell me...there was change...*17 lets out a small sigh* That place didnt have the best prices...*combatANT stares...then blurts* THAT WAS ALL OUR MONEY! *17 glares* You dont think I know that? Look...we'll earn it back, we'll get on the CHIKARA Roster...*combatANT groans* I really hope so...*17 sighs* Look, just let her drink this, ok? *17 hands the glass to deviANT, and he holds it to the Baby's mouth, slowly getting her to drink the liquid. The baby blinks, and slowly begins to grow, until she is the size of a 6 month old. deviANT sighs and throws the glass away* That did it...now...are we ready to do this? *combatANT sighs* As we'll ever be...
*They enter the class, luckily, there is no one else currently there except them. A chipper woman comes up to them and exclaims* WELCOME! To the 'Little Bundle of Joy Prep Center'! *Shard blinks* Um...hi...we have a baby we want to learn how to take care of *The lady nods* Alright then, are any of you the parents? *17 quickly replies* Uncles...*The lady nods again* Splendid! Then lets get right to it. I know the lesson to get right to! Diaper Changing! *deviANT blinks* Why would we do that for- OH GOD...GET HER AWAY FROM ME, GET HER AWAYNOW...*The Lady gently takes the baby as deviANT brushes himself off repeadedly shivering slightly*
*The Lady sets the Baby in fromt of them on a mat on the floor, they al sit down by her. The Lady then sets out a few diapers, and pulls out a plastic doll to show them* Here. Like this. *Diapers the plastic doll, nodding to Shard* You try on her. *Shard blinks* Um...ok...*Goes and tries it* Ok this goes here and, stop squirming your like a little lizard...*She's still crying, so The Lady asks* Has she been fed recently? *Shard shakes his head concentrating on the diaper at the moment* Um...well not since we've had her no... *finishes* Ok got the diaper! *Its backwords. The Lady stares, and carefully undiapers her, turns it the other way* Try it now. *Shard stares* Um...alright...*Does it again, finishes* Hows that? *Its right this time. The Lady beams* There you go. The rest of you try it *17 does his flawlessly, combatANT gets it pretty well, as does deviANT...when assailANT tries it, it winds up as a hat on her head, he nods* It looks better as a hat! *The Lady stares, 17 speaks up* We'll make sure diaper changing isnt his thing...
*The Lady nods and smiles* Well, since she is not with her mother *She goes and picks up some formula and two bottles. Demonstrates with one, and hands the other to 17.* You put this much water in *measures* This much formula *measures* Then heat it. *Beckons and takes them to the empty kitchen portion of the classroom to warm it in a saucepan of water* *17 nods* Ok understood... *When it comes to memorization and organization 17 seems to be the best of the group. The Lady smiles* Go on. Your turn. And you test it every now and then by squirting some on the inside of your arm. *She demonstrates* Because that's the most sensitive skin, so you can tell when it's just warm enough. *17 begins feeding her correctly, The Lady speaks up* Then hold the baby like this *Holds the doll* and the bottle like this *shows him. 17 does so not skipping a beat* Alright *he continues to feed her* Ok well...here...*The baby drinks, and her eyes open up. Her hands come up a little, clinging to the bottle, her eyes fixed on 17, those big brown eyes. 17 stares* ...Um...*He blinks* Yes...thats...good apparently for you so...drink it...*The Lady nods* Alright lets see the rest of you try it *17 blinks* Huh? *He's been staring at her tis whole time...he shakes his head* Um yeah...here...*deviANT takes her and cradles her the same feeding her* ...Hm...you're going to town on that bottle...must be pretty hungry huh? *combatANT does it well, as does Shard. assailANT feeds her alright...then almost brings the bottle to his mouth, 17 says bluntly* Don't drink it...*assailANT frowns and continues feeding. Her eyes sink a little closed.*
*The Lady speaks up* You actually don't want to have her sleep yet. She'll wake up with her stomach hurting. *The Lady Hands her to deviANT and drapes a cloth on his shoulder* Put her over your shoulder and pat her back GENTLY. Very gently, she is still small and her bones are fragile. *deviANT nods* Um...alright...*He does so gently...might not be used to being gentle but does so. The Baby gives perhaps the cutest little burp ever. deviANT blinks and pulls her back looking at her* Hm...not bad kid...*The Lady passes her around to all of them, they wont all get a burp but they can at least get the feel of how to do it right.*
*The Lady nods* Alright, now she doesn't have any clothes but a diaper. Luckily I have some ones to use for example *She brings them to the supply room and picks up a pair of adorable jammies, handing them to combatANT* Here, try dressing her. *combatANT blinks* Um...Ok...*He does so...and it comes out pretty well, he sighs* At least now there is a little more seperating us from that diaper...
*The Lady smiles* Okay, now you *Points to assailANT* We have a mock crib here. she looks really tired. She needs a bed to be tucked into. *assailANT takes her. The baby yawns adorably. Her curls have long since dried out and are tightly coiled to her head. combatANT stares* ...Um...yeah a bed. *deviANT nods* A bed sounds good... *Shard nods* Lets put her to bed then... *17 stays quiet, assailANT takes the baby to the crib* There we go! *The Lady nods* Good now tuck her in under the covers so she doesn't get cold, and put her head on the pillow. *assailANT does so tucking her in and puts her head under a pillow* There! Ready for the slumbering!
*The baby is still fussy, the Lady Speaks up* Who here knows how to sing? *17 blinks* ...Do you mean sing well? *Shard shrugs* ...Well maybe if we harmonize or something? *assailANT starts up* Row row row your boat, down the rushing rapids! whee whee whee whee! boat goes down a waterfall! *deviANT pulls his antenne* Why did she have to say sing? *assailANT continues* But thats ok the boat has wings so now it flies away! flies flies flies flies it hits a flock of geese! *deviANT groans* Im going to need about half a tub of asprin when this is over...*The baby relaxes, eyes slowly closing as he continues* But thats ok the boat has a flamethrower and then the geese gets cooked! Geese on fire geese on fire thanksgiving day for everyone! *combatANT facepalms* I cant believe thats working...*deviANT is already smacking his head against the wall, he's actually MISSING the baby crying. Just like that though...Baby falls asleep 17 shakes his head* Poor kid doesnt have a taste in things yet *assailANT is STILL GOING* But thats ok the geese have- *deviANT shouts* assailANT! You're done alright? *assailANT nods* Ok, ill save the rest for later! *deviANT seeths* Or all eternity...
*Shard looks at the kid* ...You know...I dont think we're half bad at this. *combatANT nods* I think we can do this easy... *deviANT sighs* Just...no more assailANT singing... *17 nods, and the Lady beams* Great! Glad I could help, now you'll owe us for all of the fees, the crib, clothing, bottle, diapers, that comes to a total of- *17 nods* Thats great if you'll excuse us *deviANT adds* Thanks for the lessons, we wont let you down in using them *17 takes out a smoke ball and throws it down, when it clears, their gone with the kid, the Lady sighs* Oh thats a real bummer...why do people always use smoke balls? Maybe I shouldnt bring up the bill until AFTER I lock the door...
*They make it back to the Boiler room, by then its the evening, 17 nods* Alright, we can make this work, 17 get a big box from in here, and go to the medical stations, get towels for her to lay on *GEKIDO nods and they fan out to make this habiatable for the kid. When they get back and set it up, they stare at her. deviANT is the first to speak up* You know ...Shes kind of cute aint she? *Shard nods* ...Yeah...didnt really notice before... *17 shrugs* ...Shes alright... *assailANT beams* Cute Baby! *combatANT nods* Well, at least we got the lessons down, so lets keep them. Alright...shes alseep...let us do so as well...*they go to some flattened boxes with towels, and they go to sleep*
*Meanwhile, Della is slumped on Tom, she looks like she's dead...Tom just consoles her, saying it'll be alright, but time keeps ticking away, another second the Baby isnt home, it kills her a little bit more. Obariyon comes back into the room quickly, Tom turns to him* Did you find her? *Obariyon shakes his head* No, but we know who is was *Tom asks quickly* Who? *Obariyon answers* GEKIDO, Grim said he thought he saw one of them running down the road when he was going back to his own home, it has to be them, which means we have a lead t where Tasha is *Tom asks again* Where? *Obariyon answers* The Endsville Arena, looks like these guys dont have much to run to... *Tom nods* Alright, I'm going *Gets up, and a hand is put on his arm, he turns back to Della, who looks up to him, and silently says* Take me...*Tom is about to protest, but Della just looks him in the eye with that look only a wwounded animal can also project* Tom...please...I need to go...*Tom bits his lip...and picks her up carrying her to the car* Come on Obariyon, we're goin' to the Arena...*Tom quickly ggets Della in the car, and Obariyon joins, most of the tecnicos, Mikko, and Tiana are already there in the big arena looking around. Tom quickly gets out, a wheelchair was waiting for Della, and Tom quickly puts her into it and wheels her into the arena. Tom goes up to Storm seeing him near the entrance* Anything? *Storm shakes his head* Not yet...we're looking at security tapes right now, anything to tell us where they may be hiding...
*Tom nods and wheels Della in, going to the security camera room, a few Tecnicos already there, Tom asks* Do you see any of them? *Dasher examines them* No, no activity now, we're gonna look at tapes from yesterday. Tom blinks, yesterday, then they might-* Wait! *He bellows, the tecnicos freeze, Jigsaw speaks up* ...What? *Tom winces* Um...isnt there anything from todays cameras? *Jigsaw shrugs* We're looking at everything thats all...just precaution *Tom gulps, then someone steps in the room, Jigsaw turns* Oh hey Mandy *Mandy stares at them all cooly, nods* Ill take the security footage, you go and search the lower levels, thats usually where the roaches are...*Jigsaw nods and leaves with the tecnicos*
*Mandy silently walks into the room* I know you arent in the best of moods right now...but I have to show you something...*Della looks up, blankly, Tom stares* Um...what exactly? *Mandy replies tonelessly* I reviewed the tapes myself privately...and I think Della is going to want to see this...*She pops in a dvd, Tom gulps, he knows what this is going to be...
*Theres Della, bumping into the control pad and locking the door accidentally, falling on the bed and screamng in pain. deviANT comes out of the closet...freezes...gets the others out...all of them sort of just stare at Della in pain, then 17 begins barking orders of what to do, Shard outs the towel on her head, assailANT takes a crushed hand, combatANT is at the delivery station nearly throwing up. Della watches, eyes widening* They...delivered her? *Mandy replies* Yes and it looks like if they hadnt...it wouldn't have been the happiest of endings...
*The baby comes out, 17 helps a quesy combatANT over to clean the baby and wrap her as Della passes out. Tom turns away slughtly, and knows whats next. deviANT sees that Tom is wailing on the door in a blind rage, assailANT smashes the control pad and Tom is allowed in...combatANT willingly hands over the child...and Tom decks him, decks assailANT, and decks deviANT. 17 just leaves, and Shard takes the three unconsious on a cart. Tom:... *looks down* Im sorry Della, I didnt want to say anything because...I didnt want the tecnicos to get riled up or you to get worried I...I was too angry because of them hurting everyone to think they could do something nice...*Della stares, then her head slumps quietly. Mandy stares* Loomks like they didnt take the baby to hurt you...they took the baby because they felt disrespected for how they were treated *Tom winces* ... Della... I'm so sorry... I didn't know. *Della without a beat asks* You know where they are dont you Mandy? *Mandy nods* I figured you would want to do this privately *Della nods* Take me to them...*Mandy quietly steps out and motions for Tom to wheel Della behind*
*Meanwhile...for the third time, the Baby cries. combatANT covers his head with a towel* Uuuuugggh... *17 replies simply* I got her last time *Shard retorts* Well I got her the second time *deviANT sighs* assailANT take care of the kid *assailANT shouts* one two three not it! *deviANT quickly says* Not it *combatANT says* Not...DAMN YOU...*He gets up and cradles the kid* Ok ok kid what is this this time huh? *She's whining, and her diaper is smelling pretty badly. combatANT growls*...Of course... *He goes over and changes her* You know you are giving me the worst jobs right? Im not saying you are doing it intentionally but if you could spread the love to all five of us it would be nice...*The baby stops crying, and looks up, studying him with those big brown eyes. combatANT sighs* Better? *The Baby gives a small smile. She hasn't smiled before, but because shes been aged...combatANT stares* ...Um... well good...*he sighs again* look...we dont want to keep getting up...I dont either...so *He sits on the floor and gets a towel wrapping it around her and leaning against the wall* Just sleep and ll just hold you...Ive slept through worse...She snuggles in his arms*. combatANT reacts a little like touching a hot stove*...Um...*He clears his throat* Well...ok then...goodnight kid...maybe we'll give you a name tomorrow...*She's out like a light. combatANT sighs and leans wall closing his eyes, assailANT quips* Daaaaw! *combatANT seeths* Dont test me...*A good fifteen minutes go by, and combatANT is asleep by that time with the Baby*
*Eventually, there is a knock at the door. combatANT's antenne flick but he stays asleep. Shard groans getting up* I cant get any sleep...*He opens up, 17 is about to rip his head off but he's too late in realizing what he did to stop him, so he stays put* Yes what is it? *Tom is standing there, holding himself back as much as he can from running in and grabbing the baby. He's pushing Della in a wheelchair, and she looks absolutely miserable and crushed. She manages to lift her head though, and look Shard in the eyes.* ...*She says slowly* I'm sorry. You didn't get thanked for what you did. I was unconscious, and Tom... all he saw was me and you all holding my child. *Shard blinks staring* um...*Shard is smacked on the back of the head by 17* What part of SECRET hiding spot do you not get, why do you open the door for everyone? *Shard shrugs* What do you expect me to do?*17 glares* Ignore maybe? *Della pleads in a broken voice* Please... give me back my child...we arent going to hurt you, we just want the Baby...*Shard turns to 17* ...She said she wants to thank us *17 glares* Your big guy there already thanked three of us... *Shard replies* He said he didnt mean it *17 grunts* Oh yeah Im sure now that we have the kid he didnt mean anything...*Tom replies tightly* I didn't know you had delivered my daugher. I thought you were taking her then. I... apologize.
*17 stares at Tom for a good minute, Tom stares back, there isnt a hint of lying on his face, and Della's just a complete wreck*...Hmph...so you want the kid back then? *deviANT and assailANT watch from the side, both still wary of Tom being two people who recieved his punch. Della and Tom both reply* Yes. *17 stares, then nods* ...Ok then *steps to the side, on the wall, combatANT is still asleep, the baby in his arms tucked neatly, their heads are touching just a little as combatANT has slumped on the wall, 17 continues* If you truely didnt mean to cause us trouble ...then there she is...we'll be glad to have her off of our hands...
*Della sucks in a sharp breath seeing her baby. Her posture lifts, just a little. Tom wheels her in, still keeping himself to himself. combatANT is still sleeping soundly with the baby. Della gently shakes combatANT, combatANT jerks awake* Wah officer down man the lifeboats! *Starts a bit looking around, eyes fix on Della...and he pulls the child closer glaring at her. Della winces* Please...*combatANT growls* Why should I? *17 sighs* combatANT...it was a misunderstanding *combatANT stares at Della and Tom* Oh Im sure...Im sure it was all a misunderstanding, that we surprisingly do an act of kindness and were rewarded with nothing...I was willing to give the child over, and I still got hit...*he chuckles slightly* You wonder why we demand respect...you wonder why we didnt take the easy way into things...because something like that always seems to happen on top of alot of other things. And now you want the child back because you say your sorry, anyone can say anything, look at your big guy there, he looks ready to punch me again, he'd do the same thing without a second thought given the chance, especially when I give back the kid. *Tom replies firmly* I won't. *combatANT glares at him* And how will I know that? If you truely mean it, you will promise me you wont ever raise a hand to me again, and thats ever, and leave the room, if you promise that...*He pauses a moment...then says* Ill hand her over...
*Tom grip tightens on the handles of the wheelchair* And given YOUR previous behavior, how do I know you won't harm my wife the second I'm out of the room while she's here defenseless? *combatANT retorts* Why wouldnt I have done that when she was prone in labor already? Why didnt I do that when we had the child and she was unconsious? Its safe to say I wont hurt your wife, she isnt the one we want to hurt anyway, alright? *Tom stares. Della says quietly* Go Tom. I'll be fine. *Tom is silent for a moment...then says* As long as my daughter or my wife are not in danger from you, I will never raise my hand against you again. If it appears they are in danger, I will make sure to gather all the facts first. *combatANT nods and Tom all but pries his own hands off the wheelchair handles, and walks out the door.*
*combatANT looks at the child a second...then holds her out looking down. Della takes her, and bursts into tears, holding her close. combatANT tucks his knees into his chest and turns away from them. 17 nods* Well...I doubt you want to have this moment here...so here...*wheels her out to Tom. Tom takes the handles of the wheelchair. 17 waves a hand* So anyway yeah, there you go, taken care of...*Tom nods* Thank you *A little stiffly, wheels Della away, and out of the arena. All the Tecnicos are happy yo see FDella save, and ask quickly where GEKIDO might be. Tom just says they ran off. The Tecnicos are all just happy the child is back and safe again. 17 goes back to boiler room* Well...dont have to deal wiith that anymore *deviANT npds* Yeah... *assailANT agrees* Uh huh... *combatANT stays silent* *Shard sighs* I guess thats fine... *17 nods* We have bigger things to worry about right? *deviANT nods*...Yeah *assailANT agrees* ...Uh huh... *Shard lays back* ...we do have an objective *17 nods* Good, then we focus on that *combatANT lays asgainst the wall...agrees they have a bigger plan but...cant stop picturing that kid...the eyes...that smile...he really shouldnt care, they dont have the burden anymore. Then why is he...and the rest of the four of them...not as happy as they should be about that...*
*Tom and the others finally get back home. worn out by an exhausting day, Tom tells the Tecnicos good night and thanks them all for their hard work in trying to find the baby, and they all nod and say they would never hesitate for something like that. Tom silently puts the baby in bed and puts Della in bed, she sighs* You know we still have to name her...*Tom laughs a little* I know...just got her back from being kidnapped and thats our number one problem...*Della sighs* Im just glad she's home...*They all get in bed and go to sleep...about an hour later, their content in bed, and the baby begins crying*
*Tom sighs half asleep* I'll get her. *Della groans* No you won't, I'll get her. *Tom murmers* You just gave birth, wait. I'll get her. *Della replies* She's probably hungry, let me...*The crying carries, and with the arguing doesnt stop...then it abruptly stops. ...*Della and Tom look up. Tom switches the lamp on quickly and...theres...assailANT...sitting in the crib feeding the baby a bottle. Della and Tom just stare...no words for the scene before them. assailANT looks up, waves* I got it! *looks around* This is a nice baby jail, real comfy *Tom replies simply* ... its a crib... *Della isnt entirely sure how to feel about this. assailANT nods* Oooh, still nice! *Holds baby, feeding her, pats her on the back gently with a cloth after a minute. Della just watches as the baby gives a burp, assailANT beams* Awesome! *Tom figures he'll be the one to ask* assailANT is it?...How did you get here? *assailANT replies* Oh I heard the baby crying so I came in through the window *Tom thinks...asks*...From the Endsville Arena? *assailANT nods* Yeah why? *Tom opens his mouth to reply...but just waves a hand* Nothing forget it...*The Baby is still a little fussy, like she's not going to go right to sleep*
*Just then deviANT comes in through the window rubbing an eye* assailANT, you better have a good reason for making me follow you all this way...*turns...sees Della and Tom, turns to see assailANT in the crib* What are you doing in here? *assailANT beams* Helping Baby *deviANT sighs* ...Thats not our job anymore...yeah we kearned it but she has parents *assailANT droops* But its fun... *deviANT groans* I dont care if its fun it isnt our job and I'm tired and I dont want to argue *assailANT laughs* Ha! You admited its fun! *deviANT glares* Look...I dont feel like arguing with you, the kid isnt ours, the parents hate us enougn already, lets just go before we're put through the wall again *assailANT frowns* I didnt read her a story yet! *deviANT growls* What does it matter?! *assailANT simply says* She wont go to sleep if she doesnt get a story... *deviANT stares* How would you even know- guuuh...fine! *He looks around, sees a book of Tiana's that had been left in their bedroom* I have to be the one who deals with this- Ok here *He goes into the crib as well with assailANT, luckily their a compact size, he reads* Theres a girl with a red hood blah blah blah grandma eaten by wolf blah blah blah red hood finds out blah blah blah everyones eaten the end *He closes the book. assailANT glares* Do it riiiiight... *deviANT sighs* How does she even know? Its a book, just talk until she sleeps! *assailANT keeps his glare, says* Baby knows... *deviANT throws his hands up* ...Oh for the love of *He runbs his head, starts over* The story of little red riding hood...by some guy who isnt importiant to the story...*The Baby fixes her large brown eyes on deviANT as he reads* What Big Eyes you have...*blinks looking at the baby when he says that* Um...said the Wolf to Red Riding Hood... *assailANT nods* The Wolf sounds like a good grandmother *deviANT murmers* I wouldnt mind the wolf being your Grandmother sure would take a load off my back *assailANT blinks* Huh? *deviANT sighs* Nothing...
*The Baby's eyes are starting to drift closed as deviANT reads on* And the granmother was safe, and the wolf was beaten up by police officers or something...I dont know its one of those happily ever after stories...so everything turned out ok, the end...*The baby is OUT. deviANT sighs* Good...*he turns and...so is assailANT with the baby firmly in his grip. deviANT stares, and hits head against crib bar repeatedly* Hate. My. Life...
*Della stares, and just turns off the lamp, Tom turns to her* Della! We can't- *Della replies* Yes we can. Just sleep. *deviANT blinks* What am I supposed to do sleep in here? Oh thats real comftorble, thanks, head Im just going to lay my head down on this crib bar, and you just think that its going to be- zzzzzzzzz...*out cold...Della sighs* Tom-*Tom gets out of be and, grabs an extra blanket and draping it over deviANT. He may not know it now, but he'll probably figure it out when he wakes up. Tom then climbs back into bed. He can't BELIEVE he is doing this to two of the guys who kidnapped his baby and put his wife through hell. While he's up, Della adds* And Tom...lock the door...because if any Tecnicos come in the room we wont get a single chance to explain...*Tom groans...and locks the door, puts a 'Do Not Disturb' sign up, the Tecnico's and everyone will at least see it as an excuse for just giving Della some quiet time after the events.*
*After thats all done, Tom finally gets back into bed. Della yawns* Tom? *Tom opens an eye* Hmm? *Della asks going to sleep* Are we insane for trusting a group of five people hurting our friends with our kid? *Tom nods* Mhmm...*Della yawns8 This is going to be a disaster isnt it? *Tom nods* Oooooh yeah... *Della nods* 'Break' isnt in our vocabulary is it? *Tom sighs* Not since we got our memories back...*Della sighs* I guess you're right...just...if Im right the other three will be here in the morning looking for the other two here...lets just hope we can avoid a war in this house...*Tom nods* We can at least try... *Della nods, and quietly goes to sleep, happy that she has a few hours to blissfully dream, until a possible hell breaks loose in this house...shes trusting her baby, and herself...with five people that have laid three of her friends out in the medical hospital in the Endsville Arena, and dont have a plan of stopping that, in a house full people who want to kill them...*
*...Maybe she wouldnt get as much sleep as she thought...*
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Note- Long chapter complete! Whats gpoing to happen next? How will the other three GEKIDO react? Will Tom even tell the Tecnicos? Is there any chance for a neutral ground? And WILL THE BABY EVER GET A NAME? All this and more to be answered next chapter! Please review here and or the 101 Forum, see you next chapter!