Reunions Go Around:
What turned into a conversation about their jointed past as older sister and younger brother of adoptive sense. Sitting at the table of Coco's dinning room sipping cups of tea that had them both relaxing. Had Coco and Usako recalling that private moment they shared training or cooking. Laughs and small chitchat of all kinds filled the air of late into the night between both of them. Would rekindle turned smoldering flame of infatuation that existed in their joint youth.
Into that of small burn big enough to light already burnt out candle when Coco asked if Usako ever found someone else to love. She sat back in her seat staring at her teacup folding her arms in her lap. Telling of the years she spent readying her self to be a suitable companion for Coco. Unable to stable any man no matter if he was an A-class Chef, Live Saving Saiseiya, or Aspirant Bishokuya.
"...Since you were only one beside my son..." Usako had to look away form Coco's caring expression to finish speaking. She was willing to look over his anti-social behavior due his life experiences, and natural ability to produce venom.
Before she could shed any more tears Coco would silence her unable to see a graceful creature. Such as Usako spill any more droplets from her lovely eyes sharing his own hidden of love for her. Touched by the shocked of news was a father and a woman from his past wanted a relationship with him. Wiping what was left of her watery tears with his fingers drawing his clothes form closer toward her own
Asking kindly for her to spend the night knowing she didn't have any place to stay in Gourmet Fortune. She agreed before one of her hands we're grasp by him and she was drawn toward his person. Had her falling into his arms while she was pulled from the wooden chair she been sitting on. Feeling his arms enclose around her while he she lift her head toward his staring eyes.
"Please don't be scared." Coco whispered encouraging words.
"More like introverted." She smiled.
He would return the smile to her before lifting one his arms from her waist so he could touch her face. Those position just right so he could connect their lips together in a simple kiss lasting five minutes. Tongues were slipped in while saliva started to be exchanged when mouth connection went on. Allowing Usako to slowly slip stand on her tiptoes to get better leverage in exchange Coco started. He welcomed by tilting his head opposite direction of her own when gained a few inches. While observing her slowly raising her hands from her side to rest on his clothed pectoral muscles.
He in turn tightens his hold on her small form with his muscular arms further pressing her in to his powerful physique. Having her constricted mammary glands being swooshed between their forms. He felt with his heightens touch while his hearing heard their synchronized heartbeats started to speed up. Started to spark of arousal emotion Coco hadn't felt since the night he first slept with Usako. Had him slowly pulling back from her swollen kissed lips needing to catch his breath wearing a smile.
"We need to talk this some where more comfortable..." He hoped she was in this same mood.
"Are you coming?" She couldn't help but blush.
Her timid behavior reminded him of better days when he was shy one always running to her for motherly embraced. She was only one other then their adoptive father whom treated him like a person. Since the IGO scientists only looked to him as a source for various medical serums and anti- venoms. Poking and probing a young Coco on a metal slab with sorts of needles for numerous tests. Leaving him to be scared of human contact that wasn't from Ichiryuu or Usako reaching out toward him
"This way." Coco would guide her.
She hesitated in her tracks knowing this would lead to an action that had left with her a son she cared for alone. Repeating this mistake she saw in her sightless eyes had her completely stopping in her tracks. About to object to was about to be done between her first love and her self. If the ringing tone 'Decision or Collision' of her smart phone tucked pocket of her shirt. Did have her reaching for the communication device with her other hand to answer the call. Completely forgetting about men and the intentions they were about to greeting who was getting a hold of her.
"You're not here?" Masculine voice asked her in angry tone.
"Lexxi!" Usako called the boy by name.
"I not five years old any more!" This Lexxi practically yelled, "Please IGO didn't send you off on one of those pointless Gourmet Hunt?"
"Don't badmouth your grandfather's life work." She spoke in stern voice.
"He's the reason why I never had a normal childhood." Lexxi yelled again.
Coco ended making him self-known to the two of them by potently intervening into their conversation. To have the screen of Usako's phone turned toward him while he was introduced to this Lexxi. The boy Coco through was actually a teenager with hair coloring similar to Sunny's own. Rest of him he couldn't see on small screen's limitations so his neck up was only view Coco had. Having him release a suppressed shock he concealed since the news of being this boy's father. Had been made by a woman returning into his life after vanishing those many years ago.
Making any two-way conversation between these men never happening with Coco was speechless and Lexxi stared. Words came from the boy on the screen talking about his mother's passion for toxicity and poison immunity. Going on about how she recently started keeping a garden of Gourmet World related plants. Even started looking into going Gourmet Hunting for ingredients to cook with. Before asking if he could speak with his mother growing uncomfortable with Coco.
"..." Coco quietly hands the phone back over.
Got him a kiss on his bare cheek that left a tingling sensation that wouldn't catching his attention right away. Since he ended up letting go of Usako's hand that allowed her to step back and start chatting. To only watch her hang up asking if she and her Dobbra could get aride to the bus station. Bringing up that her son just arrived on her doorstep earlier then planned and alone with an escort. Since she wasn't there to let in and he some how lost he keys that opened any door on the first floor. Needing to get home right now become the first priority for her since her son was her life.
When she was pocketing her phone not getting the answer she wanted from Coco she started think about climbing down. Knowing her Dobbra wasn't large enough to act as a source of transportation for her. Making her regret not bringing her unicorn zhevra here to get back since train was long trip. Had her reaching for her discarded duffle bag about to tell Coco she needed to cut this visit short. To only be stopped when she got within 5 inches of front door's knob by Coco. He some how reached out one of his toward her slender waist to wrap around and tug her against him.
"Not yet." He whispered.
He used his other hand to just turn her head toward his own face needing to connect their lips. Did happen before Coco pulled them apart stating he was coming with her so could meet his son in person. Usako agreed in her own way this should happen knowing her son needed a father figure. She just hoped her son was opened minded enough to meet another blood relation.
A Victorian styled house with 2 and half floors with an attached green house on side end filled with plants. Where orchard of different trees were found outside only entrance leading in / out of the greenhouse. A stable that housed Usako's animal partners could found within the cluster of trees. Whole placed was surrounded by a heavy metal gate that only a chosen few can pass through. If they knew the numerical code for the keypad that kept the entrance gate locked. Don't try to jump this fence since animals that guard this property will hunt you down, and rip you apart.
Didn't stop a man dressed in dirt-covered jeans and plaid button up shirt with rolled up sleeves in tattered foot wear. His dirt filled hair was bond into trio-braid that been turned into single ringlet pinned to the back of his head. He stood around six-foot around five or fixes inches with a typical muscular form. Skin those muscles flexed under were well tanned and wore scars from many conflicts. Any form of touch from his fingertips was rough at same time gentle as they caressed someone. Who come to call Lexxion in concerned tone of voice when he looked upon him.
"It's just a dislocated and shattered bone." This Lexxion told him when he gazed stayed on completely casted over left arm held in a sling. His fractured arm would heal in a few mouths and there was nothing to worry about. Knowing he wasn't going to get the chance to decompress like he wanted.
"Your mother knows?" This man asked still worried about the condition of Lexxion's arm he tried not to touch.
"Couldn't get a hold of her." Lexxion expressed soften.
Way young men multiply colored tresses of short hair covered semi-closed eyelids of his sky blue eyes. Made reading the sadden expression he carried harder for the older man asking about his damaged limb. Knowing explaining while away from training he some how got hurt while in care of someone. He would do if the sudden lack of sleep and loss of energy hadn't struck him. To the point his slender frame covered in tattered clothes that needed to be changed. Didn't decided to give out and fall toward arms of the older man as teen fell into unconscious state of being. Instead of letting the young man fall just on to him when Lexxion's eye rolled backward.
"What have they done to you?" Older man asked almost comatose teen.
He pointedly objected to having this boy sent off to Shokurin Temple for a training that could have waited. To only have his predictions about the young man coming back in this state proved to be right. Not that he was going to stick around to tell owner of grounds he kept up 'he told her so'. He ended up scooping Lexxion's body bridal style into his sculptured arms being careful of boy's arm. Would quickly turn on his heel at a fast pace making his way toward house that took care of.
Up the steps of the front porch toward the front door he would go with no trouble in opening doorknob. Swung open dark Cherry Wood double door lead into foyer decorated in Victorian furniture. One of the tables held multiply sized frames made from spoons that held colored pictures of Usako. Each one was from different points in her life that had around all kinds of people she knew. While the ones on depicted images of her with people she called family in black and white coloring.
Would be passed by older man for the stair well he would travel upward for the second floor not slowing down. Hiking each step with careful perception not wanting to drop the body he carried within his arms. Before he came to the second floor walking to end of hall where he came to a complete stop. Reaching a door he would kick in side wards not caring who he startled before walking inside. Heading straight for a twin size bed that lay in front of a large window closed shut. He would lay teen on removing his leather satchel and cloak begging to Gourmet Gods for Lexxion open his eyes.
"Flour..." Older male heard first few syllables of his name come from the teen's lips.
"Thank Acacia." He would watch Lexxion's eyes open slowly.
He instructed him to take all the time he wanted to get his tired body rested after what he been through. To only get a weak nod from the boy asking when his other was due home and he was glad to be back. Smile that answer brought to older man had him tipping over to place a kiss. On the Lexxion's forehead before he left him self off the bed asking if he wanted any tea or something to eat.
"Chitose Ame and Soda Watermelon." Lexxion mumbled trying to sit up.
"If Sunny heard you say that..." Old man was silenced when pressured blow of air slid across his face leaving a single scratch. Before impacting on the wall beside the doorframe forming a crater size hole. "You still off by inch."
Out of the room he would walk somewhat impressed that Lexxion was able to lay a strike without faulting. Showing whatever teen went through had sharpened his senses and reflexes enough. To make slight hit that could only graze his cheek that left behind a mark on his cheek. Had older male guessing the teen was growing into fine Gourmet Hunter like his mother wanted of him. Brought a smile to his face that would fade when his whole name being Flourite Hatom. By teen sticking his head outside still opened door thanking Flourite for getting him to his bed room, and greeting him at the gate of his home.
"Just take your time getting back on your feet." Flourite waved at Lexxion as he left him is.
He took the same way he went just went changed his direction for the back of first floor where kitchen was. Not bothering to start cooking any thing since he already at his first meal of the day. He ended up pulling out wooden bowl and a glass on to counter top from cabinet above. He closed to move on to fridge where he kept away from the ingredients inside pulling rounded pitcher and plastic bottle out. Both containers were filled with sweet tasting treats that only Lexxion preferred.
Had the pitcher being tilted over into the glass with sweet first-rate soda water he was tried to require a taste for. While twist on cape of the plastic bottle was taken off and coated candy sticks were pulled out. Laid within the wooden bowel one by one counting how many he put in before screwing lid back on. Returning to the fridge to put back what he took out not noticing neatly brushed hair pass him.
"Your mother went to see the man she calls your father." Flourite spoke of Usako's trip.
"Still can't believe one of the Heavenly Kings is my dad." Lexxion answered not fazed y the news.
"Your not one bit worried about someone she could hurt?" Flourite asked about Usako's tendencies used to defend her.
"Have you forgotten about her Gourmet Perspective." Lexxion sat up on the counter.
Flourite ended up almost crushing the handle of the fridge he was closing with one of his hands. Allowing fear of suffering just one of Usako's Leers from her sparkling blue eyes that melt butter. Had him remembering that under fragile frame that Usako allowed people to look upon was a beastly beauty. Who had a strength or power that she kept well hidden from the eyes of people she loved dearly.
"Are you all right?" Lexxion watched Flourite freeze up.
"...Fine..." Flourite mumbled.
He pulled away from the fridge knowing he have to explain the crushed handle allowing the door to close. Taking a sealed container filled with Seafood gumbo made with Stew wine as a stock. Needed to be re-heated in metal pot if they ever going to get this pre-made soup mixture for lunch. That had a label marking the date and how many minutes to boil soupy concoction Usako made.
Had Flourite suggesting Lexxion was done chewing on the Chitose Ame and sipping down his drink. Go outside to the orchard and break off some bark of Butter Cracker tree to pass the time. That was agreed upon since Lexxion couldn't stand the smell of alcoholic liquids in anything. Figuring his mother used Stew Wine as a base for one of her gumbos then out of the door he went. Forgetting to take one of the smaller baskets kept by the door for some one use to harvest plants.
"Boys!" Flourite rolled his eyes at way Lexxion acted.
He made sure to push away the curtains that blocked his view of the orchard he wanted Lexxion to pick from. Knowing he didn't have to be out there like olden days to help Lexxion pick from branches. When sight of a tamed unicorn zhevra acting coming form behind young boy assured him. Further relieved him when Lexxion was allowed on the horned house's back to reach upper branches. Cracking off a few chucks of bark that were in the shape of rectangle shaped saltines. Placed in a bucket that Flourite figured must have been found by Lexxion around outside.