AN:
During the Enbu training with the BB pill bugs and second rematch with Monkey King
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Money King Times two:
"So….. am I going to be calling the Monkey King dad?" Lexxion's joke had him Usako dropping one of her BB pill bugs.
Lexxion was getting quite bored after attempting to toss around about 15 or so BB pill bugs with his a break from juggling around total of 30 since other 15 he laid aside. Not that he shown improved on when he could barely take hold of an even 1 BB pill bug first time around. Repeatedly failing to lift or properly catch his first BB pill bug in front of his uncles left him hat the encouragement from Flourite gave him extra boost he needed to keep going.
"Shouldn't you be increasing your numbers?" Usako pointed out Lexxion was stuck on between 35 and 30.
"Coming from someone who can attract a Monkey King." Lexxion wasn't letting the joke go.
Usako ended up making a comment that in the wild most male beast kill the female's offspring to dominate her. This shut Lexxion up on the repeated jokes he been making about Monkey King and her. Not that everyone got their own phrases in about how Monkey King took strong liking to Usako. Zebra said they should just give her to Monkey King in exchange for PAIR instead of confronting him. Sani and Toriko couldn't stop making references to the stories of Beauty and Beast. Coco and Flourite just kept their mouths shut about the while subject while Kaka just observed.
"Your grandfather always said my beauty would attract the wrong guy." Usako spoke of something Ichiryuu once told her. "You're too much like him sometimes."
This had Lexxion not returning his Dragon-Steed's throws of BB pill bugs upon hearing his mother's statement. First thing that happen was he took one right to the face and fell backwards onto his butt. Others flew over his head to the point his Dragon-Steed had to stop she noticed Lexxion was down.
"I am fine." Lexxion laid there lifting of his arms to wave.
"Anything broken?" Flourite asked kneeling down toward Lexxion.
"My fault." Usako watched Flourite care for Lexxion.
Lexxion was unable to answer because Flourite had his hands all over his nose to check anything was broken or bent. Elder was careful to trance ever inch of the skin covering Lexxion's nostrils carefully. When he couldn't find ant cracks away he would pull his hands allowing Lexxion to straighten out.
"I always forgot about they weight change..." Lexxion was thoughtful his reflexes kicked in.
Usako would end up tossing around BB pill bug straight from the open fire at her son with twice the force. If Flourite wasn't in her line of sight with just his back turned to her as he stood before Lexxion. Showing genuine feeling of affection toward her son in this rare moment of alone time they had. A few weeks ago when Enbu training started under Kaka's supervision with the BB pill bugs. No private or personal time could be given to anyone when first BB pill bugs were handed out. As Lexxion struggled at first to even hold on to even one while his mother clipped her nails handling one. Flourite naturally was able to toss his one with minutes hold of holding it. This further pressured Lexxion to get close to the ounce of talent Flourite clearly showed. Meant he stayed away form him at all hours of the day or even night as they travel up 100 G mountain. Sometimes Lexxion had to seek some aid from his father then his mother when he progressed. This Coco was willing to help since he had something to bond over with Lexxion. Sometime in the evening hours the two could be found tossing up to 5 or more BB pill bugs between them. Being complemented on what Sani would call their Beautiful harmony as father and son. This made Toriko miss the synchronization he and Komatsu shared ad a combo partners. Zebra got bored with the first few minutes and had to be forced by Usako to enjoy the rest.
"…..Just means your getting better." Flourite removed the ones that Lexxion was currently playing around with. "You deserve a break."
Flourite then held the BB pill bug up with one hand while he while other wrapped around Lexxion's waist, and drew him in. Bring the teen close enough to his body that eh could connect their lips. This relaxed Lexxion enough to the point he reached up toward Flourite with his own hands. In which, he would wrap them around Flourite's neck to stay this way further deepening the kiss.
"Hand me whatever BB pill bugs you're not using." Usako's voice had them splitting apart.
Both males were reminded that since Kaka informed Usako how tasty a BB pill bug was after being rolled around. Had her taking all of the cooking shifts during their climb up 100 G mountain and Enbu training. Using elongated bones of whatever animals she came across that died upon stepping foot on 100 G mountain. Having either one of the Heavenly Kings start a small fire or get Flourite. Gathering the BB pill bugs from everybody was done almost on a daily basis by bothering Heavenly Kings and others. Were all utilized to make a roasted style BB pill bugs on an open flame on bone. She was currently doing with tonight's meal while talking with her son and Flourite.
"You have enough." Flourite counted the ones surrounding her roaring fire.
"You forgot who I feed beside my growing son and you?" She answered Flourite.
"Then we're taking the shift watching Komatsu." Lexxion stated.
By taking Flourite by the hand in a forceful matter while he walked away from his mother unable to take the fighting. Lexxion re-directed Flourite toward the direction of the Denshark's head by holding his hand. Not even stopping once when the smell of the roasting BB pill bugs pulled at his nostrils. Smell of cooking proteins in their own pierced shells and natural juices was mouth watering. Left no effect Lexxion or his companion he pulled away from everyone's line of sight. They ended up being shielded from any view of the outside upon entering Denshark's head where Komatsu laid.
"You'll miss out on dinner." Flourite reminds Lexxion.
"I can't put up with her condescending attitude." Lexxion let go of Flourite's hand to sit down by Komatsu.
Every time Lexxion tried to improve on his Enbu training by taking on another BB pill bug during those weeks. Usako's harsh comments were far worst then what she usual ones when she observed him. Always telling him where to improve where far more unsympathetic then her usual sweet tone of voice. He stopped wanting her physical help when she threw BB pill bugs at him. Leaving him to catch the BB pill bugsthat were thrown at himwhile juggling what he already had within his hands.
"She's wants you to get better before facing the Monkey King again." Flourite tried to see the logical in Usako's action. "You should remember that maternal love in the wild is different then the human world."
Flourite hatred bringing up that when a Mother beast raised her young out in the Gourmet World. They didn't show the lovey-dovey smothering Usako showed Lexxion in the privacy of her estate. Always kissing his wounds and bruises inflicted on him from training journeys Ichiryuu sent him on. Spoiling him with cooked dishes from rare food ingredients she collected her self. Allowing the relationship with Flourite to go on without some form of confrontation happening. It was more of a firm hand that pushed or forced their young to mature and grow up. She gives birth to her young alone somewhere to only negates the rut during first feeding. Their offspring are allowed to `playfight` against other nieces and nephews while the adults hunt. Series of rituals and traditions a offspring most go through with out any form of help. Mother can't so any thing when her young are killed by another male in order to mate with her.
"Thanks allot for cheering me up." Lexxion never liked some of Flourite's lectures.
"You know we're right." Flourite didn't like ruining Lexxion's mood.
"Why don't' you go stuff it?" Lexxion grumpy addressed Flourite.
"Can't without you." Flourite watched Lexxion blush.
To only say, that when his mother and father came together would be apart of natural selection in a way. Bringing up how Coco is a Heavenly Kings and Usako is the biologically daughter of Ichiryuu. That the two would have procreated sooner or later to create an offspring like Lexxion.
"If your mother didn't choice Coco are a potential partner." Flourite pointed out Usako's other bonds to other Heavenly Kings. "She would have laid with one of your uncles."
Lexxion was left to block out images of his mother EVER BEING bedded by his uncles in sexual matter. Toriko would have been a hand on kind of father and become VERY active in Lexxion's life. Zebra would be tough love kind of man who insisted Lexxion earn his affections through fighting. Even trying to think of Sani as any kind of a father toward him or being with him mother.
"MOM! DAD!" Lexxion screamed as loud ad he could so someone would answer.
Flourite kissed Lexxion's forehead saying he owed him a thank you before leaving Lexxion to tend to Komatsu. Since within minutes of having their names called Usako and Coco were there. Coco was the one that kneeled down when he saw Lexxion's waves were heavy with shame and dread. Had Usako dropping to her scuffed up knees and reach out toward her son show a filmier affection. Asking if he was rattled by the Monkey King's sudden appearance or Zebra was getting to him again.
"More like, I've become VERY grateful that you're my parents." Lexxion couldn't help but confess. "….that mom didn't hook up with Uncle Zebra or Sani."
"Lexxy!" Usako was amused with her son's worry.
Coco could only run his fingers through his son's hair with a smile on his face saying he would never regret being his father. That he was glad to have finally formed a combo with Usako and find out he was a father. Someday he wanted to share a glass of ATOM with Usako as a celebratory drink.
"Go eat with everyone." Flourite waved at Lexxion. "I'll join you all later."
"I rather bring your something." Usako offered knowing Flourite set her straight.
"Can you make something using the bone morrow?" Flourite asked knowing Usako was already planning something.
This she granted in the form of a stew that added pieces of AIR, chucks of BB pill bugs, and bone morrow. All mixed in a hollowed out skull big enough to make stew for five grown men, a growing teen, and her self. She had to get Toriko to making eating utensils out of smaller bones for her son. Zebra had to keep his mouth shut since he's was known for usual teasing Toriko about doing crafts for Usako. Sani's eye for detail came in handy when Toriko was done mail a spoon or fork. Not that Usako cared what Sani had to say about Toriko's work needing improvement on carving utensils. She gave a set to her son and Flourite upon serving her stew to them separately.
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Usako could handle crowd of man after years of being raised around her father's selection of friends. Older men that smelled of endless hours of smoked cigars and stale high class alcohol. Lewdest subjects were topic of conversation from loose women with food fetish to how to use an apron in an undressed state. Loudest laugh could shatter glass of jokes older man and certain people only understood. Never bothered her since she always got the chance to act like a hostess by refilling drinks, and advance her flirting skill. Also gave her a chance to also work on her fashion sense that involved attire. Not once would one of those men grab her inappropriately because of Ichiryuu (if they did treat her wrong…they would lose more then a finger).
Just being the only female in a large crowd of assist master-class monkeys beside Kaka left her on edge. Each one gave Usako an expression she seen on her exclusive fanboys and her father's co-workers. Not even the excuse she was a single mother with a son worked on luring them away from her. That ended when her son crushed one's hand in when one tried on to lay a hand on her. Crunch from dislocating and then crushing bone was the warning to others to not touch Lexxion's mom.
"Your grandfather would be proud." Usako congratulated Lexxion on his display of strength.
"Only guy who should be touching you should be dad." Lexxion made that point clear.