Vigilante Wilderness:
Lexxion just sat on Flourite's workbench looking over the cast made of Tree bark and harden moss. Blaming him self for what had happen to the elder's man arm in such a pain correcting matter. Not that he tried to make up for what he did to his boyfriend as best he could in words.
"I forgive you." Flourite repeated him self.
"Looks, what I did to your arm." Lexxion tapped the outer layer.
"I see and have everything handled." Flourite assured him.
He then put down the tools he was using to tend to newly potted vegetable plant to look to Lexxion. The teen was dressed rather formally for the occupation his mother was currently having. Her kitchen was a buzz with baking assists from a local Chef School helping her prep everything. She over saw every little detail of a dish that was made from one of her private cookbooks. From boiling the Papayeet Potato at the right temperature so they could be smashed afterward. To checking Melody Cucumber in brine hidden in her fridge to make sure the pickle right.
"You could have stayed in there to help her and make some friends your own age." Flourite saw Lexxion needed to socialize.
"They're actually groupies of my mom or rest of my family." Lexxion remembered how assists spoke.
Their conversation as cut short when Lopata stated to cry for her daily meal of bottled milk from a Milk Whale. Flourite would allow Lexxion perform knowing the teen been trying to bond with his newborn. By handing him the bottle before turning to a bassinet woven from the fibers of a Bonito Bush. Silky texture was soft enough on his daughter's skin when she was lifted up from her cradle. By c in careful matter stretching her small arms out toward his face making cooing noises.
"Lopata, you'll make a fine woman some day." Flourite looked into her eyes. "Ready?"
"As I'll ever be." Lexxion was scared.
"Don't be." Flourite assured the teen.
He ended drawing the teen in to his embrace after shifting his daughter into one arm so he could hold Lexxion. Making sure to position the teen within his arms so he could stare at a giggling Lopata. Before showing him how to fed her with out her breaking out in a crying fit or rejecting him. Way she happily accepted the plastic tip of the bottle she was being given to her to drink from.
"Reminds me of when your mother did this with you." Flourite whispered to Lexxion.
"Thanks." Was all Lexxion could say about the sight he was witnessing. "Now I know, why mom enjoyed being a mom."
"The memories are far priceless then her Jeweled fruit." Flourite spoke of Usako's jewelry box.
Speaking about a large, ornate wooden Icebox stored within her basement that only a few knew where this was located. Filled with Golden Caviar, Wheat, and Carrots beside Diamond Berries, a few Diamond Crystal Berry, and Diamond Figcrystal. A pair of chilled Ruby, Sapphire, and Amethyst Crabs lay next to a bowl of Saphialmonds. Chuck of Jeweled Meat and bottles of Emerald Dragon Wine were among them. Folded fur of Silver Grizzle laid under a closed basket filled with Silver Taraba crab. In a special bag, that were hand picked, held a few of Giant Treasures still covered in dew.
"Does mom ever eat or drink anything from this Jewel Box?" Lexxion would come to ask Flourite.
"First night your father spent with her and when Lopata was born." Flourite listed when she shared Emerald Dragon Wine or roasted Saphialmonds.
"Explains why you were drunk the last two times." Lexxion could still remember drunk Flourite.
Flourite lived a sober life after he lost his wife and daughter some where in between being a career criminal scientist. Not a drip of any alcohol touched his tongue let alone his passed his lips during that time. Lowering his tolerance greatly since he was once able to keep a clear head after a FEW drinks.
"At least I had fun being cared by you when couldn't barely stand." Flourite recalled Lexxion's attempts.
"All hands and no tongue." Lexxion would openly blush.
Lopata would end up gaining his or her attention by squealing upon someone one else entering the greenhouse. Her little eyes stared now at someone waiting to be greeted upon stepping into the greenhouse. Making Flourite rise from his stool in a slow matter tightening his hold on both Lexxion and Lopata. Making a low whistle sound that had the plant blocking his view lower their branches.
"Your father is here." Flourite made eye contact with Coco.
"See you later?" Lexxion wasn't ready to let c go.
"Like before dinner since we both have an announcement to make." Flourite hinted at something.
Smile that spread on the teen's face from a belied answer he hadn't given to Lexxion since asking him. Was finally going to get an answer about elder was finally agreeing to be his Combo Partner. Just hadn't been made public since the question was asked just last night when Lexxion was 'with' Lexxion. Had him slightly kissing Flourite upon his lips twice before pulling away from him. Making his way toward figure that was pointed out to him by Flourite waiting patiently for him.
"Need more time?" Cococ asked rather potently with congrats on Flourite becoming Lexxion's combo partner.
"..." Lexxion just blushed at being pat on the back.
"I would be also being speechless after being caught by my dad with my lover." Coco spoke from experience.
Between the years Coco was developing from a boy into a man still living under Ichiryuu's roof. His feelings of brotherly love toward his older sister or Usako started turn into affection for a lover. Had him seeking out moment when she was alone to just be at her side with nobody else around. Meant he do little things around Ichiryuu's house like cleaning or all kinds of chores. Had him helping her do loads of laundry men in the household made at the end of each month. Going over his Bishokuya training in late or early hours of the day beside his other siblings. Food prep three times a day to feed four growing boys with different appetites that had to be filled.
All filled with hands innocently touched every time both of them reached for the same item in question. He would up blushing when she gave him a smile or a kiss on the cheek from her gloss covered lips. End up unable to speak when spoke to by her in form of instructions being given, or a greeting. Freezing in places when over come with tingling feelings within his chest and stomach. At the sight of her, just walking by him doing simple tasks dressed in non-attention grabbing clothing.
"Your grandfather would always remind me." Coco remembers sound advice Ichiryuu once gave Coco about love.
"At least you got to know him as a father figure since all my life I've ..." Lexxion was cut off instantly when a strong arm pulled him away from Coco.
Into a chest belonging to known other then Toriko with a wide grin on his face when he looked down at Lexxion. In no way was Lexxion returning the stare since he was scared shitless Toriko's presence. Since Inner-beast within Toriko was filled with a sentiment of kind toward Lexxion. Some would guess he was now had the responsibility of being an uncle toward the younger generation. Others thought different since Lexxion now was looking him up as a role model.
Until a proper answer could be found by anyone able to survive being around Toriko for more then a day. All this teen could do was stand there and wait for Toriko to do what he pulled him into his arms. Forming an odd staring contest that had neither one of them refusing to blink at they stared at other. Would have gone, if Coco didn't remind Toriko that he had all night to spend with his nephew. Had Lexxion being freed of the Iron-vice grip that he couldn't break no matter how he tried.
"...thanks..." Lexxion spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Anytime." Toriko would pat Lexxion on one of his shoulders.
Force of the gesture alone sent teen fallen into the ground when he didn't brace him self into time. Impact left a small craters on the floor under teen's feet he now sat trying to clear his vision. In a dazed state, unaware Coco was now facing Toriko with a stern expression ready to lecture him. Flourite came running toward them after securing his daughter in a Bloom Bell flower's pedals. Not very pleased to find Lexxion at the feet of two people he thought would harm the teen.
"What The Heck Happen?" Usako's voice had Toriko jumping and Coco sighing. "I Was In The Middle Of Glazing myy..."
She stopped talking all together when Anch made a barking notion with his noise pointed her son on the floor between the three men. Had her crushing the handle of her spatula when she clarifies what her Dobbra pointed out. Use of a gesture to her Dobbra to leave her side to help Lexxion on to his feet, and guide him out of the green house. Not stopping once when door was slammed shut and locked behind them. Going through the narrow corridor that led into a vast kitchen Komatsu was in.
"Mr. Komatsu, I thought..." Lexxion split off from Anch when his vision cleared enough to take in the sight of the chief. "After mom used ...you to... "
Lexxion was silenced when Komatsu shoved a spoon of soup stock from a large pot on something into his mouth. He was told to not swallow or spin out right away upon the spoon leaving his lips. Anch left Lexxion's side to return to his doggy bed lined with the skin of an Ashura Tiger. Taking in a hipbone, from a Lonely Grizzly that had the meat boiled off ages ago by Usako, to chew on.
"Savvier the taste." Komatsu instructed awaiting an answer from Lexxion. "So I know it came out right."
Had Lexxion blankly standing there with mouthful of flavored liquid he moved around before swallowing. He could taste hints of Fried Dough Corn, Garlic Crab, and Motor Onion mixed with Lonely Grizzly. He verbalized that when he finally was able to use his voice to answer. Followed by wanting to know why Komatsu was here after his mother put on an act to get to Coco.
"Some how...this is your mom's way of apologizing." Komatsu flips his spoon around in one of his hands.
"Meaning your one of the lucky few that gets to share in... THIS!" Lexxion spun in place taking in the sight of his mother's kitchen.
Each piece of tile to the electric appliance she hands picked or did research on to be within her dominion. Whole decor was personal done by her from paint color to what hang off her wall. All came together to scream this was where Usako cooked and shared her passion for baking delicious foods. Having someone enter this place was sacred since Flourite and Lexxion were ones allowed in. Here Komatsu stood before a stove where pots were boiling with freshly chopped meat and vegetables. Told Lexxion that his mother had opened her most sacred reas of her home to him.
"I've known this place since I was born on that." Lexxion meant the island Komatsu and him stood by.
"She..." Komatsu inched away from the counter in the center.
"Kitchen in the heart of the home." Usako answered walking in to the room pulling her hair up. "Help of a mid-wife trained as a Doctor on 22nd of August."
Usako ended up kissing her son on his forehead and then Komatsu on the tip of his house before boosting her on the counter. Where she sat cross-legged with her skirt pulled her up mid-thigh with apron covering her lap. Putting a smile on her face while recalling when she was 8 and half weeks pregnant with Lexxion.
"He came out headfirst like a greased up covered Melon Egg at first push." Usako sighed at the memory. "I have everything caught on video if you want to see."
"That's impropriate conversation." Sunny couldn't handle Usako further speaking about giving birth.
"Sorry forgot your were there." Usako pointed out grossed out Sunny and amused Zebra.
"You still have that figure." Zebra winked.
Usako ended acting she was flattered by what Zebra said about her body still keeping shape after birthing Lexxion. Weight she gained from her increased appetite during her pregnancy had her looking a bit chubby. Beside the swollen ankles and mood swings made being around her harder. Not that Ichiryuu cared since he was there for his daughter at every minute of those 9-months.