IMPORTANT...!
I have DECIDED to MENTION the AGES of the BABY BRAWLERS here...
Shun: 19.
Fabia: 19.
Dan: 3 and a half.
Runo: 3 and a half.
Alice: 3 and a half
Julie: 3 and a half.
Marucho: 1 and a half.
Technically, I believe Marucho to be younger than the rest, what's with his size...so bear with me!
So...on with the story! But before that, thanks a bouquet of tiger lilies for reviewing, my readers!
Bakugan Baby Brawlers.
Chapter 3: Gentle Little Souls.
It was breezy...an ideal weather for playing outside. Fabia realized this fact as she spread different flavors of fruit jam and butters and sauces on slices of bread. Beside her, Alice was watching with interest, feet dangling above the ground since her small legs didn't reach the ground from the height of the counter.
Earlier that morning, the Neathian princess had managed to convince Shun that going out was a good idea. The teen had been reluctant, protesting that the brawlers were too young and...well...naive. However, when Fabia brought up the point of cleaning the mess they used to make while playing inside, the ninja...had to agree.
So now here she was, making sandwiches while Alice tasted all the flavors and decided which one should go on which slice. The little girl even attempted to make a sandwich but that ended in her getting flecks of cheese sauce and plum jam all over her face as she tried to work.
In the living room, Shun sighed for the umpteenth time that day as Dan and Runo were having a cushion fight...well, it was more like Runo sitting on Dan's back -who was on the carpeted floor- and hitting him with a fluffy cushion but whatever. Julie was trying to make Marucho suck a small milk feeder. The small blonde was certainly not interested and was constantly kicking his legs on the rug he was sitting on as he became tired.
Shun blinked. This was...disastrous! These kids were going to give him a head ache if he didn't act now. Narrowing his eyes in annoyance, the teen reached for Dan's rescue first. He picked Runo off the brunette easily, albeit the girl swinging her legs about wildly as she tried to get away. However, plucking Marucho off the cream colored rug, the Ventus brawler substituted the blonde with the blue haired girl, whom he placed in front of Julie.
Shun was startled as Marucho placed his small arms around the teen's neck, resting his head on the ventus brawler's shoulder. Blinking in surprise as the young blonde began to doze off peacefully in his arms, Shun felt his heart clench a bit. Silently, he threw a glance back at the living room, seeing everyone the way he had left them, he exhaled and made a quick effort of placing the child in an armchair in the farthest corner of the room.
The teen was suddenly pulled out of his train of thoughts as he heard a yelp from the kitchen. Stepping inside, he was once again left to question his sanity as he saw Fabia standing on a chair and Alice sitting cross-legged on the counter. Both ladies had a terrified expression on their faces.
"What's wrong now?!" Shun looked around irritably.
"Th-there's something...b-behind the f-fridge..." Fabia pointed in the direction shakily.
Shun raised a brow. The only thing he could think of that could scare the princess like that was... "Mouse?"
Fabia shook her head negatively, "Something bigger...and browner."
"And red too!" Alice piped up.
Ah...so that's what it was. What could be bigger than a mouse...browner than a mouse...redder than a mouse...and could possibly be hiding behind a fridge...the place where most of the food was kept.
Shun did a quick analysis of the occupants of the living room, confirming his theory. When he couldn't see a certain brunette anywhere within the reach of his vision...topaz eyes narrowed in annoyance.
Shun swooped down behind the fridge and a few moments later, appeared back, all covered in dust, coughing, and holding the said brunette.
Fabia gaped. How incredulous! She couldn't believe that she was scared out of her mind because of...of...that kid! Alice giggled and tilted her head to a side, gazing at the sight of a dust covered Shun holding an equally dust covered Dan by the back of his jacket as the small boy hung mid air with a sheepish smile.
"Well..." Fabia was at a loss of words, "Both of you need a shower!"
…
Going to a park wasn't that bad of an idea...as long as they kept an eye on the brawlers, Shun reminded himself. Currently, he was sitting on the grassy field, feeling the green blades brush his hands as he leaned back. Wind caressed his hair softly as topaz eyes closed in relaxation.
Fabia was setting the snacks out of the basket for the brawlers while Runo, Julie, Alice and Dan played tag. Marucho was examining the roots of a tree curiously.
"Hm..." Fabia listed off the items, "Let's see...jams...apricot...plum...strawberry...blueberry...apple...marmalade...mixed fruit...cheese sauce...peanut butter...plain butter...salad...eggs..."
Shun turned her rant out.
Runo came over to the ventus brawler after she was tagged three times in a row, "Shwoon?"
Shun exhaled exasperatedly at the syllable, "Yes?"
"Could you whack Dan for me?"
The teen blinked at the request, "What?!"
The girl nodded, "Yes, please whack him on the stupid head for me."
The serious tone of the small girl made Fabia chuckle, "But Runo, why so?!"
"'Cause he...he..." Runo struggled to remember the reason, "he is an donkey with no brain!"
The Neathian princess bursted out laughing, "He's a what?!"
"No!" Julie piped up, "He's my monkey!" (A/N: Anyone got the semi-reference?! A chapter of choice for them! Hint: add a 'man' after the word, 'monkey'...)
Alice decided to take part in the...creative conversation as well, "My...teddy bear! And my fish! And my buggy!"
"I am my lion!" Dan finally announced, "And I am my...my...that red ball I have with me that Shun have in pocket!"
Drago stuck his head out of Shun's jacket's pocket, "Someone called for me?"
"No Drago...go back to your nap." Fabia beamed at the dragon.
Drago nodded hesitantly and disappeared in the pocket again. Last time when he had been out of this sanctuary, he had ended up in the drain of a bath tub wearing a frilly pink ballet dress. This was when he begged Shun to have mercy on his well-being and as a result, the Ventus brawler kept the him in his pocket, along with Skyress.
"Well...I better think about it too..." Fabia took part in the game, "Dan could be my...duck!"
All heads turned toward Shun expectantly.
"What...? Spare me..." Shun sighed as the gazes intensified, "Oh fine...Dan's a...comic!"
"A comic?" Fabia looked at him skeptically.
"Yeah..." Shun nodded, "Dramatical...And book-like."
The princess shook her head with a smile, "You are too much..."
…
It had been five days since the chaos had begun. The young brawlers had somewhat warmed up to Shun and Fabia. Considering it almost a week, they had progressed.
Fabia had somehow stabilized the relation Shun was having difficulty to develop with the kids as much as she could. The ventus brawler was awkward at socializing...especially with young, emotional children. However, the Neathian princess helped him in bonding.
Reflecting the past events, Shun was brought back to reality when his watch beeped. Looking down at the message signal, topaz eyes widened slightly, "Of all the times...he had to choose now?!"
Fabia looked up from where she was filing her nails at the exclamation, "Huh?"
She stood as well when she saw the teen scramble to his feet and leap outside. Following the ventus brawler, she stopped in her tracks.
"Hey there Shun! Thought you could handle a surprise visit!" Keith was standing outside a now closing portal, facing the Ventus brawler, a pleasant smile on his face, "Ah! Princess Fabia...sorry, didn't see you there! What are you doing here?"
"Um...hey!" Fabia greeted as Keith approached the duo.
Shun shook his head mutely. No! He certainly could not handle a surprise visit at a time of crisis like the one he was going through at that time!
And boy, were things going to get messy now...
It's short...I know...but had to end it somewhere! Read and enjoy and review peeps!
Rose out!
Until next time!