Daily Life of Monster Girls in Alabama

by GoatManofAnime

It's time for a MonMusu fanfiction that takes place in sweet home Alabama, nuff said.

37. God Bless the Child

Chapter 37: God Bless the Child

Over two weeks have passed in the city of Huntsville. The month of August was getting close to it's end. Autumn was coming but it was still pretty hot most days; typical weather for the Heart of Dixie.

As the seasons change, so have things in the Bizzell household.

...Flashback...

Saturday Afternoon in a secluded area in the park

"Hahhh...hahhhh...hooolly shit...", Caleb pants trying to catch his breath. His eyes dart around the trees and bushes anxiously

"Awww come on Boss, you can't be that tired already.", came the taunting voice of Zwei on the wind.

Caleb grumbles under his breath before raising his arms up defensively The mark on his chest faintly glows as shimmering purple aura appears forming into a dome like barrier on his palms. He then separates his hands creating two separare barriers on either side.

"Ignore her Dear, concentrate on projecting your mana. Feel it as if it's another limb.", Mirabelle instructs.

"Right. A purple glowing noncorporeal limb got it. Feels more like I'm trying to hold back a wall of jello-", before Caleb could finish, a jolt shoots up his spine and he quickly intercept a projectile making it lose it's momentum upon impact with the shield and falls to the ground. It was a baseball, a hard one.

Two more come soaring in behind him and he quickly intercepts them with his other arm making them fall to the ground as well. He looks down noticing one of the balls from earlier had disappeared. Another jolt shoots up his spine.

"Oh god! *zoom*", Caleb teleports himself away sensing danger from behind which was Lyca lunging at him trying to tackle him to the ground. She does a mini somersault landing on all fours then shooting a challenging smirk as Caleb. She quickly rushes him with a snarl as Caleb quickly puts up his barrier making it as dense as he could must before the She-wolf delivers a flurry a rapid kicks and claws swipes. She continued this assault pushing Caleb's back against a tree. His sheild weakens to the point the point that her claws could pierce through. Mirabelle watches becoming worried wanting to stop her but then feels a tug on her skirt. Looking down, she sees Drei shaking her head 'no' much to the Centaurs dismay.

Lyca digs her claws into the shield glaring and growling at him with fangs bared as the young man tried to maintain his concentration but felt his energy quickly waning and chose to flee.

*zoom* Caleb teleports behind the She-wolf, to her surprise, making her lose her balance hitting her against the hard bark.

"Owww.", Lyca whines holding her forehead.

"Oh damn, Lyca, you o-GHA!", Caleb says in concerns only to recieve a hard baseball to the cheek leaving a big bruise. Caleb collapses on one knee holding his cheek in pain.

"Dear!", Mirabelle exclaims about to intervene before Drei stops her. She looks to Caleb her eyes widened in surprise.

Caleb clenches his fist in anger as his right arm is engulfed in wispy flame-like purple aura.

Three baseballs come soaring towards him at high velocity.

"AGGH!", Caleb growls swiping his arms sending a wave of compressed flame-like aura that rebelled all three balls away leaving them all partially singed with black marks. Caleb gets to his feet panting his arm still engulfed in purple aura.

"Zúgòu!(Chinese for 'Enough!'), Drei stated. Upon hearing that, Caleb breathed a sigh of relief that it was over as does Mirabelle.

Suddenly, another ball comes soaring and hits Caleb in the stomach.

"GAHHHhod FUCKING DAMMIT!", Caleb elicits in pain dropping to his knees clutching his stomach.

"Dear!", "Chief!", Mirabelle and Lyca stated rushing to his

"Zwei! Wǒ shuō:"Gòule!"(I said, 'That's enough!), Drei stated again in her native tongue.

"Oh. Oh! Sorry, I misheard you! Boss, you okay?!", Zwei stated in concern rushing to him.

"WHAT THE HELL, ZWEI?! Ow.", Caleb threatened raising his arm only to resume gripping his stomach again.

Drei uncorks a vial and hands it to Caleb, "drink this."

Caleb quickly down it wincing at the strange taste before gulping it down. Seconds latter the pain dulled until it faded away completely.

"Hahh, thanks Doc.", Caleb expressed gratitude sitting on the ground. Drei raises an eyebrow at the nickname before taking out another vial.

"I'm more of an apothecary than a doctor. One takes knowledge of medicines the other takes a trust fund and a lab coat.", Drei commented before opening the vial a dark green fluid applying a little on her finger, "Hold still."

Caleb winces feeling the sting against his bruised face soon replace by the pleasant sensation of her lubricated fingers against his cheek.

"That was GREAT Cheif! You really held your ground that time!", Lyca praises giving him a toothy grin.

"Indeed Dear! You've really improved quite a lot since we began; quicker than I anticipated. You're control is getting better.", Mirabelle praised jubilantly.

"Hehe, you really think so?", Caleb giggles before noticing Drei giving him a stern look reminding him to sit still.

They weren't wrong. Ever since Sterling gave them that advice, the girls, especially Mirabelle, became heavily involved with helping Caleb understand and control his new powers. Everyday, for the last week and a half, when Caleb returned from work they would set aside a couple hours to work on honing Caleb's abilities. Mirabelle provided the bulk of the knowledge on using her abilities while the others assisted in the more...active roles in his training. Camilla helped him with meditation and understanding mana( or internal energy as he preferred to call it), Zwei and Lyca helped improve his control under stressful scenarios (ie attacks from enemies), and Drei handled first aid. It was working. Caleb had gained much more control over his teleportation since he didn't nose bleeds as often. He and Mirabelle even made a discover that, by touching each other and having the same destination in mind, they could both teleport TO that exact location. They discovered this last Friday when they accidentally teleported to Kami House and ended up scary the hell out of a few employees. They played it off as a 'magic act' and proceeded off to the manga section.

Mirabelle even taught Caleb her ability to walk without making sound(her 'Silent Clop' as her species called it) which involved suppressing his presence by imagining himself being invisible to everyone. Surprisingly, Caleb didn't have much trouble learning this one

Lastly, though it was tough at first, Caleb learned to project energy barriers. They still weren't as dense as Mirabelle's but he soon learned he was able to condense the energy in one locations and enhance his limbs or even fire it as a wave of compressed aura. He tried encorporating it with his judu skills which allowed him to perform powerful throws and deflects projectiles. Only trouble was, he still lacked the stamina to sustain this aura for long.

"Hell yeah, Boss! You survived a full 15 minutes assault that time!", Zwei stated giving him a thumbs up as Drei finished apply the salve, "At this rate, you'll turn into 'Nightmare Caleb' again in no time."

Caleb and the others look to her puzzled, especially Mirabelle.

"Uhhh what?", Caleb inquires.

"You know, when you became all glowy with the purple mist at your feet and the enchanced strength; like Ein described and their Ms. Marequine's abilities. It's your Nightmare form. Get it?", Zwei explained.

"I...guess? Not sure how I feel being called that honestly. Sounds too much like a Marvel hero no one gives a shit about.", Caleb admitted standing to his feet.

"Like Sleepwalker,", Drei points out.

Caleb raises an eyebrow, "Who?"

"Exactly."

"Well, I think it sounds cool.", Lyca beams supportively.

"Well, to me, he's just my Dear.", Mirabelle say locking her arm to his lovingly resting her head to his shoulder.

"Really? 'JUST Dear' no 'Sweet handsome smart badass superpowered boyfriend' tacked behind that?' ", Caleb spoke haughtily.

Mirabelle rolls her eyes, "You're definitely THREE of those five things and they are my favorites."

"Well that's the most backhanded complement as I've ever gotten. Though, coming from you, it's more like a love tap.", Caleb cheekily replies.

"Oh shove it. If that ego becomes any more chuffed, we might need to enlarge the doors in our home...in the shape of a BEAN!", Mirabelle exclaims before chuckling before Lyca and Zwei join in. Caleb stands unamused but taking their mocking laughter in stride as Drei walks by with a handful of baseballs picking up the rest.

"Hahaha, don't worry Ms. Marequine. Lycs and I will keep his beanie ego in check.", Zwei chortles high fiving Lyca as Caleb rolls his eyes at them not intimidated, "I mean I can't imagine what your mom went through squeezing out THAT head. She must've needed a butt load of morphine.", Zwei chuckles heartily.

Caleb's smile dissolves into a frown as his expression turns dark and he glares at Zwei, "What?"

Sensing the venom in his tone Mirabelle and Lyca instinctively step back. Zwei and her sister sense it too with the former becoming nervous upon noticing the menacing purple glow in his eyes.

"Well I...just meant that-", Zwei tries to defuse things but Caleb cuts her off.

"You SHUT your GODDAMN mouth about my mom! You understand me?! You don't even know her and never will; So SHUT UP!", Caleb berated the increasingly scared weasel lady as the purple glow in his eyes morphed into intense purple flame-like wisps, "You-"

"CALEB!", Mirabelle stated snapping Caleb to attention before he turned his enraged glare to her making her flinch in surprise. Her worried expression shifts to one of sadness before uttering, "It's ok..."

Caleb expression softens noticing Lyca's worried expression with her ears drooped downward. He then looks to Zwei who looked afraid; not for herself but for him.

"I-I'm sorry. Really Boss, I didn't mean to...", Zwei apologized sincerely.

Caleb is taken aback realizing what he was doing before his eyes return to normal. He goes looking downwards in shame.

"I know. I'M the one should be sorry. You didn't deserve that. None of you do.", Caleb spoke softly but loud enough for them to hear.

"Chief?", Lyca inquired slowly approaching him.

"I'm okay, Lyca. I just...I want to call it a day.", Caleb says trying to assure her.

"That's fine. You did well today anyway.", Drei says encouragingly.

Caleb nods glancing to Mirabelle unable to make eye contact before offering his hand. Mirabelle gingerly and gently squeezes it giving him a worried look. Zwei, Lyca, and Drei each join hands with the couple making a circle.

"Beams us up Mr. B.", Drei commented.

Caleb forces a giggle shaking his head. He and Mirabelle squeeze each others hands and concentrate. A faint purple aura emanates from the pair before spreading over Lyca and the Zyklons as they focused on their common destination.

*Zoom* they all teleport together. They reappear in Caleb's backyard. Caleb releases Mirabelle and Zwei's hand before pulling away from the group heading to the sliding doors.

"Dear...Are you alright?", Mirabelle started in a worried tone already knowing the answer.

Caleb stops his hand on the door but not turning around to look at her and not speakinh

Chief...please don't be mad.", Lyca spoke approaching him gently touching her pawpads to his back.

"I'm not Lyca. I...I just want to be alone right now, ok?", Caleb spoke gently petting the top of her head the She-wolf immediately noticing how half-hearted and empty it felt than normal. Caleb slides the doors open and steps inside.

"Humph, why should I listen to a damn minion of Satan like you?", Ein says in a mocking tone doing her best Southern accent while holding up a makeshift mask of a human woman.

Camilla grimaces but tries to keep her composure, "Nu do not have to, and that is fine by me...but if ju don't ju will miss the bus. It only runs this route twice a day."

"Good, that was very good. You avoided a would be altercation that time with a relevant rebuttle.", Ein praises the Elder Devil who smirks feeling a bit proud of herself. When they weren't assisting the others with Caleb, the two spent the last week helping Camilla control her anger and...impulsives by going through interactive scenarios where she encounters distrusting, fearful, and just plain rude humans. Camilla then turns her attention to Caleb.

"Ah, welcome back Senor!", Camilla happily greeted.

"Hey.", Caleb utters as her manuevers past the couch not making eye contact which Camilla notices. Mirabelle and the others enter the house as well. Camilla and Ein notices the plaintive expressions on their faces.

"How was... training today?", Ein inquires noticing Zwei looking away and Drei simply taking a seat eyes closed in thought, "Did something happen?"

"No, nothing happened, Ein. Listen, I'm going to be in my office for awhile. Call me if you need me.", Caleb spoke before heading off down the hallway ignoring when Ein tried to inquire further.

"What is wrong with Senor?", Camilla inquires becoming concerned, "Did something terrible happen during training? Was he hurt?!"

"No! W-Well...a bit but...Ms. Drei healed his wounds. It's just...", Mirabelle trails.

"He got triggered by what Zwei said about his mom.", Drei stated picking up where she left off. Zwei tenses up nervously giving her sister who threw her under the bus an inquisitive look.

"What?! What did you say?!", Ein demanded

"Nothing! I...just made a little joke about his head and...his mom giving birth and...", Zwei explains her voice becoming softer and more shameful the more she continues.

"Ugh! Why am I not surprised? You ALWAYS do this! You take it too far and end up saying something stupid.", Ein stated irritated at her sister. Zwei wanted to retort but found no words to say.

"It's not entirely her fault, Ms. Ein! It's just...something very personal to Dear. She even apolgized.", Mirabelle defended.

"Yeah, and Chief forgave her!", Lyca added affirmatively before folded her arm with a worried look, "Still..."

Ein looks to them then to Zwei before letting out a sigh, "hahhh, alright."

"Señora? What did ju mean by its 'very personal' to Señor?", Camilla inquires looking to Mirabelle soon joined by Lyca and the Zyklons.

Mirabelle is quiet for a moment, "Ms. Ein? You and your sisters are aware of Dear's personal history, correct? That includes what happened to his parents."

Ein and her sisters exchange glances a moment as Camilla and Lyca focus their attention on them.

"Yes, we are aware of an accident that took the lives of Mr. Bizzell's parents.", Ein says trying not to sound unsympathetic.

Camilla and Lyca eyes widen in shock.

"Wait, what?!", Lyca exclaims.

"That's right.", Mirabelle continued, "And you know his uncle, and ONLY him, is listed as his emergency contact?

"Yes..correct ", Ein replies starting to piece together what she's trying to say.

"Don't you find that peculiar? Dear never talks about his family, never mentions anything about his siblings, there aren't even any photos of them in the house.", Mirabelle pointed out these points as the others realize what she was saying were true.

"Honestly, we only know what we were briefed on. Anything else they would've informed us by now but...", Zwei says ponderously leaning her chin against the couch cushion.

"Perhaps he simply does not have much contact with his birth familia?" Camilla guessed, "Although, perhaps there is more to that story than we know."

"Dear never likes to talk about it. He always gets depressed whenever he does so...unless it's his uncle I try not to bring it up.", Mirabelle spoke somberly.

"Señora? If ju enter Señor dreams at night, surely ju must have seen his memories as well.", Camilla inquires going on her experience with Caleb the week before.

Mirabelle expression turns serious, "No. No! I would NEVER do that him! Whatever he wishes to keep private, I will NOT violate that privacy for my own curiosity! It...it just wouldn't be right. I want him to tell me on his own but...", she trails look downwards despondently.

Camilla gets to comfort the Centaur, "Los sientos, Señora. I understand."

Mirabelle accepts the hug still feeling worried for Caleb. As did Lyca and the Zyklons.

While this was going on, Caleb sat in his office trying to take his mind off things by immersing himself on the newest prototype model for work. As he sat at his computer waiting for SolidWorks to reopen, he repeatedly glances at a small compartment droor at his desk. After an internal debate, he opens it, pulling out a large brown leather bound book with the words 'The Bizzell Family' Arial. He opens it flipping through some pages and photos becoming more frustrated with each page before quickly closing it. He covers his teary eyes choking back his sobs before slamming his fist hard against the desk.

He looks up through teary eyes seeing todays date on the computer and dread crept through his body. The anniversary of that day was coming up soon. With everything else going on, he hadn't really noticed. Even the pain in the ass training the past week served as a welcome distraction. It wouldn't be as bad if he were alone this year but now...Moon pie, Lyca, Camilla, the Zyklons,...how long could he hide from them? How long before they find out about him? Would they end up hating him too?

'Why did turn out like this?', Caleb thought remorsefully clutching the book.

Flashback end

...4 days later...

Dreamscape

Caleb finds himself standing in a cemetery in a daze. He turns his head to see a group of people in funeral attire standing around two large graves all their heads bowed in prayer. A sinking feeling of fear fills his being. He notices the preacher laying the bodies to rest every word of the prayer sounding like fast-paced gibberish. Caleb stares in horror at the two graves.

"I-", Caleb uttered only to be cut off by the preacher.

"MURDERER!", He loudly screams pointing his finger at Caleb before being joined the rest of the funeral attendees. Caleb's eyes widen in shock seeing they eack had no face and each pointing the finger at him accusingly.

"N-no...it was-", Caleb pleaded only to be cut off again. This time...by his older brother.

"IT WAS YOUR FAULT! YOU DID THIS!", his brother screamed angrily in his face.

"YOU RUINED OUR FAMILY YOU SELFISH FUCKTARD!", Came the hateful voice of his older sister. She then grabs him by the collar digger her nails into his skin, "It should've been YOU. Worthless piece of shit!", she stated in his ears before shoving him backwards hard.

"Agh! No...no...I didn't mean...", Caleb yelps in pain. The last thing he sees are his siblings and rest of his family glaring at him scornfully before moving further and further away. His eyes widen seeing his parents stand by their own graving wordlessly staring at him in disappointment. Tears trickle down his cheaks as they fade away leaving him in darkness. He gets to his hands and knees sobbing at the ground, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry."

"Oh believe me, you will be.", came a sinister but familiar voice that sent a chill down Caleb's spine. Before he could react, a golden chain wraps around his neck hoisting him to his feet as he gags flails and coming face-to-face with the evil Angel Azaeli grinning wickedly at him, "Like I said, you just bring misery to everyone. You did it to your family...and you'll do it to them."

Caleb looks to where she pointed to the horrific sight before him. There stood Chrolla the Hellhound standind over Lyca's freshly killed body, Camilla on her knees collared and chained as Wick firmly presses the heal of his boot to her head, and Nikolai holding a glock standing over Mirabelle's bullet hole ridden body. Even the Zyklon sister lies dead in pools of their own blood and arms split open leaving open wounds where their scythes used to be. Words could not describe the torrent of anguish and rage flowing through him as he glared at Azaeli.

"~Aww, what's wrong baby boy? Gonna cry to mommy? Well...", Azaeli reaches to her side before holding up the now decomposed, foul-smelling decrepit body of Filo, "MAYBE IF YOU WISH HARD ENOUGH YOU'LL BRING HER BACK TOO! HAHAHAHAHA"

Caleb's eyes glow bright purple as rippling aura covers his body and dispelling the chain. He tackles Azaeli to the ground strangling her as hard as he could her jeering laughter never ceasing. He delivers a solid punch only for the Angel to morph in Wick still laughing at him. He repeatedly punches as his foe morphs between Azaeli, Nikolai, Chrolla, and Wick as their laughs grow louder despite his continued assault before finally...it morphs into HIMSELF.

"See? You ARE a murderer. HehehAHAHAHAHA!", his doppelganger laughs hysterically at him.

"RAAGGGGHHHHH!", Caleb bellows his aura intensifying and delivery a barrage of misdirected punches.

"DEAR! *Slice*", Screamed the voice of Mirabelle stopping Caleb's assault as glowing horizontal cleave in space followed by several more slashes cutting through everything. The entire area dissolves into purple smoke including Azaeli and the other until the entire area had been transformed into the dreamscape. Caleb looks around before noticing Mirabelle clutching her Dreamscythe with a saddened expression on her face. Before drops with a clang before kneeling beside him hugging him tight as she could beginning to sob. Before he could say a word, she forcefully pulls him close snuggling his head in her bosom, "IT'S OK...sniffle...it's ok. It's ok, my Dear."

Real world

Caleb eyes shot open darting around as he takes a moment to piece together where he was. His chest heaves and the front of his t-shirt was drenched in sweat.

*sob*

A soft whimper caught his attention before finally noticing Mirabelle in her usual spot with pained expression on her face. He looks to her but doesn't say anything for a moment. She opens her mouth to speak but has no words.

"You don't need to say it, Moon pie.", Caleb spoke flinging the cover off his legs bringing them over the edge so he could sit up elbows to his knees and head hanging low, "It's just a bad dream so let's try and forget about it."

"You know I can't do that!", Mirabelle stated stepping in front of Caleb and cupping his hands together, "They are MORE than just mere dreams. This is the fourth time in a row you've dreamy of killing those people! That isn't normal Dear!"

"Yeah, I guess I'm just not normal huh? I'm just a FREAK like everyone says right?!", Caleb stated stepping away from her then aggressively flinging open his closet and grabbing a shirt and pants. Mirabelle watches him change with deeply saddened eyes.

"Who says that Dear?", Mirabelle questions remembering those people from the dream, "Dear? You've been so distant lately and your dreams are only getting worse! Please my love, tell me what's wrong!"

Caleb looks back at her seeing her tearful but devoted purple eyes feeling a wave of guilt. He felt horrible for doing this to her. She didn't deserve to go through this shit with him. However, he knew he wouldn't be able to hide who he was from her much longer. He had to admit those powers of hers are both blessing and a curse on him. Well, if he was going to be exposed sooner or later, he may as well do so on his own terms. What would she think of him afterwards? He didn't know.

"I'm sorry Moon pie. I'm sorry for putting you through this.", Caleb spoke lowly not making eye contact.

Mirabelle closes the distance laying her hands to his bare chest taking note that his muscled had become more firm from the training, " 'We'll deal with it together'. Isn't that what you always tell me?"

Caleb pauses a moment, "Yeah...you got me there."

Suddenly, he got an idea how he would tell her.

"Hey, Moon pie?"

"Yes Dear?", Mirabelle inquires listening closely.

"We...haven't really gone on many dates lately have we? You know...just the two of us?"

Mirabelle thought for moment realizing he was right then nodding in agreement.

"I was thinking, well AFTER I meet with Rodney today, we could go back to the botanical gardens again. There's this special area I couldn't show you last time because it was too early in the season. Summer coming to an end so...now's the perfect time.", Caleb explains.

"That sounds wonderful Dear.", Mirabelle says with a small grin, "But...we still need to talk about what has been troubling you!"

"We will as soon as we get there. I promise.", Caleb assures but feeling a sense of dread in the back of his mind. Mirabelle nods happily before leaning in to kiss him only for him to turn away. She looks at him both surprised and hurt, "I'm sorry just...not in the mood right now? I'm gonna go take a shower. You guys can start breakfast without me."

"Ok...Dear.", Mirabelle replies forcing a smile. Caleb goes to the door heading for the bathroom and leaving the Centaur alone in his room. Mirabelle hugs her sides securely remembering the images from Caleb's dreams before picking up his pillow. She hugs it close to her chest taking in the remnants of his warmth and his scent. She feels her hand drifting down feeling an ache in her lower lips. She and Caleb haven't been as...intimate for the last week and it was getting to her. Even in the dreamscape, he wasn't receptive to her which actually hurt even more. Honestly, it's to the point where a simple titfuck or conalingus wouldn't be enough. She wanted more. So much that she considered using ...that on him.

She shakes her head driving the idea from her mind. She knew it was selfish of her to even consider it ESPECIALLY with what he's going through. Mirabelle sighs before teleporting back to her room to relieve her stress...for now.

After a nice shower, Caleb steps out of the bathroom fully dressed and a bit more refreshed. He could her the sounds of life from the living room and kitcen but was reluctant to join everyone even though he knew he couldn't avoid them forever. As he approaches the living room, he notices Mirabelle, Lyca, and the Zyklons having a little pow-wow near the kitchen counter while Camilla continues cooking with Ein assistance both still listening and providing input.

Caleb sighs reluctantly stepping out from the hallway. Lyca was the first to notice his presence.

"Hey! Morning Chief!", The She-wolf greeted bounding ovw×er to him with a loving smile. She then plants a quick kiss on his lips surprising him and the others. She blushes with a chuckle, "Hehe, just a little pick me up to get the day started. Did it work?"

Caleb pauses a second realizing what she's trying to do. He gives her a small grin followed by a headpat, "Yeah...thanks Lyca."

Lyca notices his touch still felt a little empty but continued to smile for his sake. She then goes to finish her food hoping it was still where she left it. Zwei repeatedly glances at Caleb still feeling a little bad about what happened a few days ago.

"~Breakfast is ready mi Amor~!", Camilla chimes in presenting a delicious smelling potato, bacon, and egg skillet in one hand before placing it on the counter, "I hope ju like it a bit spicy."

"Eh, mild is my limit. I'm kind of a lightweight.", Caleb replies sitting at the counter with Zwei and Drei who sat eating some chicken and Lo Mein noodles Ein made. He takes a bite pretending not to notice Camilla watching him. Immediately he's greeted with an explosion of meaty flavor and spices, "Whoa, this is incredible Camilla. It's so...perfectly balanced."

"As all things should be.", Drei commented before slurping up her noodles.

"I'm happy to here that. ~There is more where that came from so enjoy mi Amor~", Camilla spoke seductively winking at him before placing a can of DD Pepper in front of him. He thanks her forcing a small grin.

Caleb notices the Elder Devil gives a look to Mirabelle who nods approvingly. She turns around passing by Ein discretely muttering something to her. When Caleb had finished half his food, Ein approached him.

"So Mr. Bizzell, Ms. Marequine informs us that you both will be going to a botanical garden for a 'field trip' later, correct?", Ein inquires

"Uhhh, yeah, that's right.", he answers looking to Mirabelle who quickly looks away resume eating her frosted miniwheats and chopped honeydew melon.

"Have you decided which of us will accompany you?", Ein asks as her sisters shift their attention to Caleb.

"No...didn't really give it any thought. Sorry about that.", Caleb apologized feeling he was being inconsiderate toward them.

"W-well, no problem! I would be more than obliged to watch over you bo-!", Ein proposed

"ACTUALLY...i'll do it. The two of you would be needed more here.", Drei jumps in dabbing her lips with a napkin pushing her clean plate away before looking to Caleb, "Is that ok with you?:

"Yeah, that's fine.", Caleb answers back still eating not bothering to look at her. Drei gives him a pensive look before nodding to her sisters.

Ein and Zwei give her a questioning look but decide to trust her judgement. Suddenly, the tv in the living room flips on with Lyca sitting at the couch with the remote. A news special called 'Good Morning Alabama' appears on tv with a newscast sitting around a table.

'And protests continue throughout East Mississippi and West Alabama following the U.S. government and the Interspecies Exchange Programs approval of interspecies marriage. Reports of Liminal businesses and services being vandalized have but MON forces under constant patrol and have host families taking precautions to ensure their students safety. Consequently, multiple waves of counter-protests from the 'LLSI'(Love is Love, Species is Irrelevant) movement with humans and liminals voicing their approval and further ratification barring romantic relationships in general through acts of civil disobedience and social media stories of individuals sharing their story involving their non-human partners.', spoke an newswoman as Lyca and the others listen on. The segments ends and a newsman picks up with another.

'On a related note, victims of the highly addictive drug Gluttony Fang experience extreme withdrawal symptoms have been involved in a number of armed robberies throughout Central Alabama. The dangerously addictive amphetamine apperently sythesized from Lamia venom that ravaged young adults and teenagers sends it's aftershocks throughout the state. With supplies of the drug hindered my ICEP and police, those addicted are being forced to undergo rigorous treatment with no sign of progress. Several victims have already reported to have committed suicide while others have succomb to a death by poisoning ironically from not recieving doses of the substance. It's-'

Before it could finish, Lyca changes the channel.

Mirabelle looks to see Caleb looking down despondently messing with the leftover food on his plate before closing his eyes inhaling slowly.

"Dear-", Mirabelle spoke before...

*ding dong*

The sound of the doorbell ringing got their attention.

"I'll get it!", Zwei stated going to answer the door, "Hey Boss! It's the skinny weirdo again!"

Ein gives opens her mouth to say something but the sound of Caleb's chair sliding against the floor as he rises from his seat catches her.

"Alright!", Caleb answers as Rodney his supervisor enters the house carrying his laptop bag and two large white binders.

"Mornin' to you too Ms. Zwei.", Rodney says as the weasel rolls her eyes before shutting the door, "Hey Cal."

"Hey Rodney. You got everything?", Caleb inquires.

"Everything under the sun and whatever the folks in development will let us have.", Rodney jokingly says before looking around at Mirabelle and the others, "Mornin' everybody."

"Good morning, Mr. Lidell.", Mirabelle replies.

"Hi!", Lyca stated waving to him.

"Y'all got it smelling good in here! Like sweet and spicy home cookin' straight from heart. ", Rodney commented.

"That would be Ms. Camilla's cooking then. She puts PLENTY of heart in every meal.", Ein says gesturing to Camilla who shoots her a glare not wanting the attention from the man who turns to her surprised.

"O-oh...is that right?", Rodney utters avoiding eye contact with the Demoness. Camilla notices Ein gesturing to her to engage.

Camilla restrains herself and put on a smile, "Jes...that is right. If ju would like, I would be...happy to make you a plate. There's plenty left.", she says feeling a little sick inside but maintaining her composure.

Rodney gives her a surprised look, "Oh! That's...nice of you but I already had ate. Thanks anyway though."

Camilla nods eye twitching as Ein discretely gives her a thumbs up.

"Uhh Rodney? You ready?", Caleb inquires.

"Yeah! Yeah, let's go man.", Rodney said heading to Caleb's office.

Caleb turns to Mirabelle, "We'll be done in a little bit Moon pie."

Mirabelle nods to him understandingly as Caleb looks to Camilla.

"You did great.", he praises her.

Camilla smiles, "G-Gracias, Señor."

He heads off to his office but then does a u-turn to scoop up the can of DD Pepper and resuming to the office. Mirabelle and Camilla shakes their head at the predictability then the former decides to prepare for her date.

2 hours pass and Caleb was able to get everything he needed from Rodney and along with providing an ample amount of research and calculations for their latest project. After providing Caleb with the research materials and fuel line specifications, he packed up his stuff and went back to the office for the day. Around this time, Mirabelle enjoyed a bath and some much needed girl talk with Camilla, Lyca, and even Zwei before getting changed.

Caleb waited in the living room sitting on the couch with Drei and Ein with something playing on tv that he barely payed attention to. He had too much on his mind right now and needed to focus. He then notices Drei staring inquisitively at him. Or, more specifically, his arms.

"What?", Caleb finally inquires.

"Hm? Oh nothing. I was just imagining what you'd look like with leather gloves. ...Probably like a tool honestly.", she lied as Ein gives her a look.

Caleb raises an eyebrow, "O...kay? Leather gives me a rash anyway so..."

An awkward silence quickly befalls them but thankfully Mirabelle appeared from the hallway.

"I'm ready now Dear!"

Caleb turns quickly raising up to see his girlfriend dressed in a black frilled cloak with silver buckle at her waist. She wore a lavendar loose fitting long sleeve button down jacket and purple t-shirt with white crescent moon design and oval opening for ample cleavage. She wore her Sailor moon pins in her hair. Caleb blushes at the sight of her.

"You look great, Moon pie.", Caleb complimented.

"Y-you look handsome as well Dear.", Mirabelle says blushing as the two begin to drift into their own world.

"You guys ready to go or do you wanna keep earning that 'Vanilla' tag?", Drei commented wanting to get things started already. Mirabelle and Caleb snap back to reality looking away embarassed, "Achievement unlocked.", Drei stated.

"Alright yeah let's go.", Caleb says maneuvers around the couch as Mirabelle follows him to the door. At that moment, Camilla, Lyca, and Zwei emerge from the hallway having enjoyed a pleasant bath with the latter drying her head with a white towel.

"~Haaaa we need one of these in our house.~", Zwei blissfully moans before looking to Caleb.

"Have fun you guys! Bring me something yummy back.", Lyca stated happily seeing them off.

"Yeah, thanks hun, and sure.", Caleb replied, "Try not to break anything while we're gone."

"We'll look after things here sir. No need to worry.", Ein assures confidently.

Caleb nods to her before looking to Mirabelle who smiles at him.

"Alright, bye guys."

"Bye Señor, we love ju!", Camilla stated adoringly as

"Love you Chief!", Lyca chimes in as Ein and Zwei look away awkwardly. Drei raises an eyebrow then gives Caleb an expectant look.

Caleb pauses a moment in surprise before answering, "Love you guys... too."

The pair and Drei exit the door with the audible sound of it closing as Camilla and Lyca give worried looks.

Ein and Zwei regain themselves sharing a look.

Outside, Caleb and Mirabelle boarded the trolley and headed off to their destination with Drei following them the whole way. They ride there was a bit awkward and quiet. Caleb still contemplated whether or not it was a good idea to tell her. He didn't want to ruin what he had built. He had already lost his actual family, if he loses her too...

They eventually arrive and dismount the trolley. They go to the register themselves in at the front entrance before stepping into the gardens. They look around noticing there weren't too many people out today save for a few staff and visitors.

"It looks like we just about have the place to ourselves this time around.", Mirabelle comments casually interlocking her fingers.

"heh, yeah...looks like it.", Caleb replies noticing her uncertain demeanor. He could tell debating whether or not to give him his space.

'Go on, take her hand dammit. Don't be a pussy, she's your girlfriend. You've done WAY more than that so why are you shy now?', Caleb cursed himself internally before reaching out offering his hand, "Ahem, milady?"

Mirabelle giggles at his mock chivalry deciding to play along and takes his hand, "Milord."

The couple made their way further into the gardens passing a couple families and a few other liminal-human couples on the way, even being greeted by security with a welcoming tip of the hat. At one point, they came across this trio of human teenage girls who wanted a few selfies with Mirabelle while Caleb took the pictures. It was a pleasant, sunny day out today with the occasional cooling gentle breeze but also, it being late Summer, everything was at it's peak germination creating an assortment of delightful scents. They stopped by some familiar sights but also enjoyed some brand new ones like an exhibit inhabited by several Dryads and a few Alraune. Mirabelle had a nice time here even if the Alraune would NOT stop flirting with Caleb. After this, they came across a food stand and decided to buy some snacks for later; Southern fried cinnamon red apples, ranch tuna salad bites, mini- veggie wraps, and a few cans of Arizona tea (green for Caleb and blueberry for Mirabelle).

With bags in hand, Caleb soon brought her to the area he talked about earlier. It was a large pond with three red arcing bridges connected to the main lands surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant colora of pink, white, and yellow flowers. It was also connected to a forest of bamboo. There were several elements of Japanese culture such as a large Shinto shrine, stepping stones, and Buddhist decorations.

"Well, here we are.", he says.

Mirabelle gives a confused look, "Umm, Dear, it's beautiful but we were he last time. Weren't we?"

"Yes, but there's something I didn't get to show you last time. Come on, follow me.", Caleb motions for her to follow. They walk along the stone trail come to the bamboo forest. Caleb gets off the trail to stepping over the chain guards indicating the area was restricted to the public. Caleb steps inside the bamboo before realizing Mirabelle wouldn't be able get in as easy. Plus, he had the bags with their food. He then goes up to her.

"You trust me right?", Caleb asks gently taking her hand.

"Of course Dear.", Mirabelle replies looking him in the eye.

"Ok.", Caleb says before looking around making sure no one was watching, "Follow my lead."

He closes his eyes and concentrates while she does the same. He focuses on his destination and...

Zoom

They teleport away. Drei suddenly appears looking a slightly annoyed.

"Haahh, THIS is why I hate escort missions.", She says before leaping upwards with a gust of wind to find them.

The couple reappear. Mirabelle could hear water flowing and opens her eyes surprised by what she saw. They stood at the edge of a miniature waterfall in a lower level clearing in the bamboo forest with grassy sections in each side. Surrounding the base of the bamboo were assortment of different color flowers with strange erect petals. The whole area had an earthy-sweet aroma and the water vapor and sunlight created a rainbow against the waterfall.

Mirabelle looks to Caleb with surprise

"Nice right? Not many people know about this place, not even most of the staff here. I found out about this place a couple years back from a coworker. This wholllle area is just below the pond up there so the only way in to climb down through that opening. Luckily, we had our own key to this uhh...Asian Eden or whatever.", Caleb explains in a nonchalant tone as Mirabelle looks around in amazement.

"Dear...it's so beautiful.", Mirabelle stated kneeling down running her hand in the cool water then caressing one of the flowers, "It's so peaceful and the plants are so healthy."

"Those are called 'bromeliads' or Broms for short. I read they supposed to be a symbol of success in love and wealth especially at this time of year where they bloom at their best. I don't know about that but they are pretty.", Caleb replies putting the bags down then sitting on the ground next to his girlfriend. He opens the bags pulling out a black food tray hand it to her, "Not a bad place for lunch right?"

"Hehe, I wouldn't sell it THAT short but I agree.", She replies opening the tray happy to see it was the mini veggie wraps then pops one into her mouth humming blissfully at the deliciously fresh vegetables and tangy sauce.

Caleb hands her a can of blueberry tea which she accepts before taking out his can of green tea and his tray of tuna wraps.

"Damn, this is pretty good.", Caleb commented popping another one in his mouth.

"Oh. May I try one Dear? I'll happily share mine too.", Mirabelle ask presenting one of her veggie rolls.

"I thought you couldn't eat meat?", Caleb questions.

"Mainly, no, since I naturally can't digest it. However, fish and certain seafoods are fine once in awhile.", She explains.

"Alright then.", Caleb says presenting his tray for her to take one. She gives a displeased look pushing it away to his confusion before presenting her open mouth to him. He guessed whar she wanted, "Really? We're doing that cliche?"

Mirabelle puffs her cheeks out looking annoyed, "Don't be a prude Dear. Now, say, 'ahhhhh' I'll do it to ahhhh"

Caleb rolls his eyes opening his mouth while presenting the tuna roll for her. They cross each other popping their respective snacks in each other mouths.

"Mmm this is pretty good Dear.", Mirabelle mumurs her mouth still a little full.

"Yeah, this ain't bad either. Am surprised you didnt go ITADAKIMASU afterwards.", Caleb stated in a mock Japanese.

"Oh shut it!", Mirabelle playfully bumps his shoulder inciting a light chuckle from him.

The pair continued to feed each other. The fried cinnamon apples were especially delicious. Soon they finished their small lunch packing up the containers and empty cans and tying them up to put in a proper trash can later.

At this time, Drei then appears looking down from the bamboo having finally found them. She slides down to the ground hiding among the stalks quietly observing them.

They sat together enjoying the scenery before Mirabelle feels that ache again. She temptingly along his thigh as he turns to her seeing the want in her eyes. She shifts her body to face him better before leaning closer mushing her breast to his arm inticingly then going for a kiss. Caleb turns away before scooting from her much to her surprise and deep concern.

"I-I'm sorry Moon pie, I just-"

"Just what?! Just bored of me now?!", Mirabelle stated feeling hurt before catching herself, "I-I didn't mean that! I...I just want you to tell me what's wrong. Those dreams you've been having. Your parents, your siblings, and now you're dreaming of KILLING people?!"

Caleb looks away turning his gaze at the ripling water before feeling her gentle hand against his cheek turning his head to meet her purple orbs.

"Come back to me. What do those dreams mean?", she spoke softly.

Caleb opens his mouth to speak only for to come out as choked stutters before he clears his throat, "Moon pie there's...alot I need to tell you that I should've told you before we started dating. I love you and I didn't want our relationship to be built on lies but...I was so afraid that...if you knew who I am...you wouldn't want to stay with me. Like everyone else I told this to."

Drei listens on before taking out her phone hitting the video recording.

"Dear, it's ok. Nothing would ever make me stop loving you. So please, tell me.", Mirabelle assures

Caleb stands with a deep sigh composing himself as he faced the waterfall. He takes a deep breath, "It all started when I was growing up as a kid growing up in a Boligee; small rural town in the Southwest. My family life was nice in the beginning. I got along ok with my siblings and our parents took great care of us.", Caleb's tone then shifts, "It wasn't until I was about 7 or 8 when our dad accepted this new job in Tuscaloosa and mom finished her doctorate in psychology and we had to move. The transition was tough as is but work kept mom and dad away alot and the relationship with my brother and sister gradually soured."

"Why was that?", Mirabelle inquired.

"Who knows. Could be they made friends with kids their age or just saw me as their annoying baby brother who couldn't do anything right. Truth be told, we kinda always had our issues even back in thr old house, they just worsened when we moved.", Caleb explains in a humdrum tone, "School was even worse for me. Even back in Boligee kindergarten, I was never a social child. I was even tested for autism but it came up negative. I was just antisocial. Regardless, I was often bullied because of it. When we moved, it got even worse. Everyday throughout elementary to high school, I was bullied, harassed, and had rumors spread about me by my peers. The teachers didn't help much and half didn't seem to care at all. It didn't help that my male peers always were more confident and stronger than me when it came to sports, popularity, and girls. They were the worst of my bullies. I was just...inferior by comparison. I just didn't fit in anywhere."

Mirabelle and Drei listen on as he explains himself. The former perfectly understanding where he was coming from.

"Well...I don't think you are.", Mirabelle says assuringly.

"Heh, wish I could've heard that back then. Maybe I wouldn't have done all that stupid shit."

Mirabelle tilts her head, "What do you mean?"

"Like I said, I had a massive inferiority complex and I wanted give some sense of control and strength. Be the man my peers found it easy to be. I started shoplifting even vandalized school property a few times. I knew it was wrong but the rush I felt after doing it and getting away was addicting. I felt in control. Strong.", Caleb admitted before sighing heavily, "Then I got caught stealing at the mall and was arrested."

That part catches Mirabelle and Drei off guard.

"Y-You were arrested?!", Mirabelle exclaims

"Well, technically, the police were called...and so were my parents. No report was ever filed since I was a minor and didnt take anything too expensive. They were so angry at me, their fifteen-year-old criminal. Soon word spread around our neighborhood. Folks started dragging my parents name in the mud because of me. They never outright said they were disappointed but neither one looked at me the same way again which hurt even worse. My brother and sister seemed to distance themselves from me entirely after that.", Caleb spoke sadly before taking a deep breath, "As you can imagine school life got even worse afterwards and my parents knew it but their work kept them from home more and more. I just honestly wanted out of that place. I was just...tired of everything. Luckily, I got my wish when Uncle Junior offered to take me in for awhile and transfer me to the high school here in Huntsville Vanessa went to. Things got a little better, at least I wasn't bullied anymore or at least not as much; especially with Vanessa watching my back and Junior started teaching me Judo martial arts to raise my self-confidence a bit. Even tried getting me back into church but I never really saw much point in it. I ended up finishing my Junior and Senior year there. But..."

"But what?", Mirabelle inquires noticing the coldness in his voice, "It's ok, Dear."

Caleb gulped feeling a lump in his throat then takes a deep breath, "When it came time to graduate from high school, college was the next step. My parents pressured me to enroll at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where they went and to return home. But I didn't want to leave since I never FELT at home there. What followed was a series of heated arguments between my parents and me with Uncle Junior caught in the middle. My dad...he took it especially bad saying Junior was my "new dad". And my mom...?", Caleb pause a moment rubbing the sweat from his forehead, "and then came the day before graduation. I had accepted a full ride scholarship to Alabama A&M which they weren't too happy about since it meant I'd be away from them longer. But, despite how strained we were now, I wanted to be at my graduation just like they were for my brother and sister. Of course, another argument broke out and it was our worst one yet. Looking back, it was so stupid, I knew they had work and Huntsvile is a 3 hour drive from Tuscaloosa but...I wanted them to be there so bad. I wanted them to be proud to see me doing ok. When they said they weren't coming...I exploded at them over the phone. I was just so ANGRY they couldn't take a little time out for me. W-We went back and forth until...gulp.."

"You can do it, Dear.", Mirabelle encourages stroking his hand.

Caleb feels choked up as her struggles to get the words out, "I...I told them I hated them...and they could go to hell."

Mirabelle and even Drei are taken aback as Caleb chokes back a sob.

"A...A-After that...I hung up on them. I...told myself I didn't care. I would do it with them there or not.", Caleb tries to control his voice and her breath as her rubs his face repeatedly, "I attended my graduation with Junior and Vanessa there, got my diploma, took some pictures...it wasn't until we got home...we were greeted by a state trooper waiting for us. They...gulp..."

"T-They what?", Mirabelle reluctantly asks.

Caleb takes a deep breath, "They... informed us...there had been an accident on the interstate. An 18 wheeler turned over killing 7 people...gulp...two of the bodies were identified as my mom and dad.", Caleb spoke as tears trailed down his cheek.

Mirabelle eyes widen in shock mouth hung agape while Drei listens on also in shock. Mirabelle had no words, nothing.

"I found out later...they left in the afternoon. They had a cake made...some of these graduation balloons...they were gonna surprise me.", Caleb sadly smiles wiping his tears as his voice cracked, "It was my fault. I selfishly guilted them into coming...and they did. How did I thank them? By telling them to go to hell. Not, "I love you both", Not, 'I'm sorry for everything', Not, 'That's okay, i know you're busy'. I hate you both...and you can go to hell. And those will forever be my last words to them."

"Dear...", Mirabelle uttered sadly.

Caleb shakes his head, "After that, my siblings found out as did the others in our family. They found out about our argument before their deaths and they blamed me for it; they were right. My brother found me and beat the shit out of me before Junior pulled him off. I...didn't even attend the funeral. I just couldn't, not like I would've been welcome anyway."

Mirabelle gulps, "W-What happened next?"

Caleb inhaling his breath shaky, "After that...I shut down. I canceled my admissions, I isolated myself from everyone including Junior, who I was certain hated me then too since I got his younger brother killed, and my entire family despised me. I had nothing so...I thought I may as well return to nothing."

"W-what do you mean?", Mirabelle eyes widen afraid of what he meant. Drei glances downward having a feeling what he meant from her experience during the full moon when she was treating his wounds. She saw them, the scars on his arms.

Caleb reluctantly shows her his wrists and the vertical scars going down the center. Mirabelle covers her mouth in horror as tears welled in her eyes. He withdraws them slowly.

"I passed out from bloodloss when...I guess Junior found me and took me to the hospital. He cried so much saying he didn't blame me. I honestly couldn't believe it and was certain I was dead. But he and Vanessa...they watched over and talked to me. We didn't do any therapy we just handled everything ourselves. 6 months later after pulling myself together enough, Junior got me to re-enroll to A&M, I did those 4 years, with Summer classes. Cuz what else was I going to do? I got a job at my firm while in my Senior year and eventually graduated. I moved out of my uncle house and got my own place. The rest...is pretty much history.", Caleb explained in a hollow tone, "Now, every year, around this time, think of what I could've done. I could've gone back to Tuscaloosa! I could've went to UA like my parents wanted! I could've...I could've...went home to them. Now...they're gone. I killed them. I killed my own parents!"

Caleb covers his eyes sobbing and stumbling backwards pressing his back against the stone formation of the waterfall and he slides down into a sitting position. Drei close her eyes clenching her nails into the bamboo.

"It all my fault. Don't try to tell it's not!", Caleb sobs his head low between his knees, " It should've been me. This is what I do, I ruin people's lives and act like a stupid asshole! That's who I am! I don't even care if I die. If there's a hell I'm gonna burn there anyway. It wouldn't even matter. What's one more dead black guy right?"

He continues to sob before feeling a pair of soft hands against his own. He looks up seeing Mirabelle with tears streaming down her face with sorrow in her eyes.

"Wrong. You're so bloody wrong!", Mirabelle stated through choked whimper squeezing his wrists tight, "That's not who you are or EVER were or EVER will be! I'm so, so sorry for everything you've been through. And despite what you tell yourself, you...are not...a monster. You're not a stupid! You're not an asshole! And you are certainly NOT a murderer! Any goon who is any of those would not cry, they would no feel regret for something they didn't mean to do. They wouldn't listen to or care about others different from them. They wouldn't care when others are in pain. But most of all...they wouldn't have fallen in love with someone like me. Nor would someone like me...still love them back."

Caleb gives a surprised look, "What?"

"You heard me.", Mirabelle affirms clasping her hands around his, "I've seen who you are in your dreams Dear. The pain you feel is not a selfish one it's one of genuine guilt. Despite all you've been through, you still have such a beautiful soul. Even with the scars you have inside...and out.", she emphasizes the last part by kissing both arm scars, "You must forgive yourself Dear."

"Moon pie...I don't deserve it. I can never forgive myself.", Caleb sadly admits.

"Well...then I'll do it for you.", Mirabelle says much to his surprise, "I'll do it a hundred times. If that's not enough, I'll do it a thousand! If THAT'S not enough, I'll do it a MILLION! However many time it takes for you to accept it! You are worth it and you deserve it my love."

"Moon pie..."

"You know what? I'm starting to believe destiny IS as real as Camilla says. If you had chosen to return to Tuscaloosa, I never would have found the man I love. I can't imagine what would have happened to Lyca and Camilla. It may not have been under the best circumstances but meeting you was fate Dear.", Mirabelle affirm gently stroking his hand then looking in the eye, " So please...never say you don't care if you die ever again. I would care and so would the others and perhaps even more than that! You're NOT 'another black guy'. You are my hero that saved my life and continues to do so everyday."

Caleb stares flabbergasted at the conviction in her eyes, "What if I end up becoming so weak I can't support anymore? "

"Well, a wise person once told me that the best supports come from TWO stable structures. I believe he's a engineer and a cute one. ", she answers with a playful wink. Caleb eyes widen in surprise. She didn't forget, "We'll keep leaning on each other and we'll keep moving forward together Dear!"

"Moon pie...I...I...", Caleb jaw quivers as tears flowed down his cheeks feeling a whirlpool of emotions, "I really wish we met much, much sooner! Maybe then-"

"*poke* begone bad thoughts!", Mirabelle stops him poking his forehead as Caleb gives her a surprised look, "That doesn't matter because now we ARE together. Better late than never as they say."

Caleb chuckles with a smile as he wipes his tears, "Aw come on, don't take all my best lines. They're all I got."

"Sorry, great people need to be quoted. Besides, you'll come up with much better ones later on.", Mirabelle giggles touching her forehead to his as they share a tearful laugh together. Drei watches them a small grin crossing her lips as she stops the recording. Maybe some escort missions weren't so bad.

The couple stand to their feet hand in hand staring into each others eyes as the sound of the flowing waters fade into the background. They feel a magnetic force beckoning them closer as they lean in with half lidded eyes. The moment their lips connects a surge of electricity between them as if completing a love circuit. They separate staring blankly at the other. Mirabelle feels the ache in core getting more intense as Caleb feels his primal side coming to the surface.

Caleb opens his mouth attempting to speak as Mirabelle does the same. As if nonverbally saying 'Fuck it', the two lunge at each other embracing into an intense, passionate makeout session.

Lemons

Mirabelle wraps her arms firmly around his neck plunging her tongue into his mouth. She could feel Caleb hugging her tight as he tasted every bit of her sweet saliva. Their hands wandered around caressing and groping one another as they wrestled for dominance over the other. Caleb was surprised as she was normally more submissive but he didn't complain even welcomed the change. He feels her hands caress and squeeze his butt as he traced up her back and running his hand through her silky soft hair. The sucking and smacking of their lips filled their ears fueling their carnal desire. Caleb separates with a strand of saliva connecting them before attacking her neck line with rough kisses and nibbles inciting louder moans from her.

Drei watches with a raised eyebrow before taking out her phone again for a second recording. Then taking out pack of Skittles quietly opening it with her teeth.

Mirabelle grabs Caleb's shoulders pushing him until his back was against the rocky surface next to the splashing waterfall. She plunges back into another hungry, passionate kiss as she quickly removes her longsleeve tossing to the ground then snaking her hand up his black Adidas shirt tracing his firm abs. Caleb senses knowing what she wanted and proceeds to remove his shirt over his head tossing it aside showing his firm chest. Mirabelle follows his lead removing her purple shirt showing her Double Ds in their purple satin prison which she yanks up letting her bare breasts with erect red nipples bounce freely. She mushes her breast to his chest as Caleb shudders from her nipples scraping his skin and not even caring about the cold hard rock against his back.

Mirabelle kisses and sucks at his neck while her hands drifted to his pants making him moan her name. She parts from quickly kneeling down then impatiently undoing his belt and unzipping him. His rockhard manhood springs out from his underwear as she grins lewdly at the masculine scent before greedily taking the tip in her mouth while stroking his shaft . She swirls her tongue around his tip proceeding to take him in as far as she could. She slurps and pumps her head back and forth gripping his rear for support.

"Hahhh...Hannnghh ...Moon pie...", Caleb moans throwing his head up to the sky feeling himself hitting the back of her throat and her hot wet muscles swirling around him.

Suddenly, Mirabelle slides off his cock with a 'pop' leave it coated in her saliva much to his confusion. She looks up with unbridled lust and adoration before standing back up staring at him longingly. She then unhooks the buckle around her waist spreading the skirt apart revealing her soaking wet front pussy; nearly hairless save for V-shaped purple fur. Caleb swallows taking in the beautiful sight before she presses her breasts against him plunging into another passionate kiss while stroking him. She aligns her lower half with his. Caleb eyes widen feeling his tip glide against her slippery opening forcing him to pull back.

"W-wait! Moon pie...", Caleb stops feeling Mirabelle grip his shoulders.

"It's ok, Caleb. I love you. I love you and wanted you so badly...for so long. I just can't wait any longer. Please, it's ok.", Mirabelle says her eyes welling up. Drei ceases eating her Skittles awaiting his reaction.

Caleb pauses at the amount of sincerity and pure untainted love present in her words. This woman right in front of him loves him. Even after he just exposed the ugliest and vile parts of his soul, she STILL loves him. It was too good for someone like him. He did nothing to earn it or deserve it and yet it was still given to him. So why? WHY does this damn law exist?! A law that prevents two CONCENTING people from showing their love for each other. IT'S LUDICROUS! You know what? Fuck it!

"You're right, Mirabelle.", Caleb replies much to her surprise and Dreis intrigue, "And it's about time how much I showed you how much I love you too.", he says grabbing her sides and lining up his hips before slowing pushing in his tip spreading her lips. Mirabelle eyes shot wide gasping and holding him as she trembles feeling his cock inside her for the first time. He marvels at the hot, wet velvet-like, tightness around his member. Caleb hits some blockage guessing it was her hymen. He stops before Mirabelle looks up at him with the gem-like purple eyes and warm smile.

"It's ok. Please...mark me as yours.", Mirabelle spoke encouragingly almost begging her hand instinctively placed over to hoof mark on his chest.

Caleb nods loving kissing before thrusting inwards tearing her hymen and claiming her virginity.

"AHH...Hnnnghh!", Mirabelle yelps with a strain gripping his shoulders tighter. Caleb then notices the blood dripping from her opening and is immediately concerned.

"A-Are you alright?! I'm sorry, I-", Caleb stops when she kisses lips.

"I-I'm fine Dear. It's s-supposed to hnngh hurt at first. I just nngh need a minute.", Mirabelle assurses straining as tears roll down her cheeks.

Caleb leans in kissing her tears away making her smile, "Ok."

After several seconds of adjusting to the pain, Mirabelle told him he could move again. He starts off slowly thrusting in and out. The pain she felt soon faded away being replaced by sheer pleasure. Her blissful moans fill Caleb's ears encouraging him to keep going. At this point, Drei saw no more reason to stay and watch and chose to keep watch for them. She'll deal with the aftermath of their decisions later. Also, she needed to go get a few things.

"~Hahhh..hahhh...yes...yes... Dear...this feels so good!~", Mirabelle moans in bliss holding on to his shoulder and locking her front legs around his own. They knowledge of being filled up by the man she loved was a dream come true. She moves her hips attempting to match his rhythm and driving his member deeper into her.

"Yeah...hahhHHHH! You're so hot and tight! Haahhh holy fuck this feels amazing!", Caleb pants picking up the pace a bit and enjoying her hot pulsating walls gripping every inch of his member.

"AHHH I'm so happyyyahh you love it! Go faster! HARDER! Drive my phany(vagina) mad!", Mirabelle screams through ragged breath.

Caleb obliges thrusting harder and quickening his pace allowing him to bury himself almost all the way to the hilt. She buries her face in his shoulder as tears of happiness trickle on his skin and her breasts mush into his chest undulating with ever thrust he made. Caleb grabs her hips tighter thrusting even harder into her as his tip hits the opening of her womb. Wave after wave of pleasure ripples through their bodies as Caleb feels his limit approaching.

"NNNGHHAHH Mirabelle! I'm at my limit I can't hold it!", Caleb warns before attempting to pull out of her. Mirabelle eyes widen in realization.

"NO!", Mirabelle stated using her front legs to force him back inside her before wrapping her arms around his neck undulating her hips wantingly.

"Moon pie what are you-!"

"Don't go! PLEASE!", Mirabelle beg mushing her breasts into him, "It's fine! Cum inside me! I want it! I promise it's fine!

Caleb wanted to retort but feels her quivering walls clamps around him inciting him to keep thrusting into her until.

"HAHHH AH FUCK, MIRABELLLLLLE!"

"HNNAAHH OH CALEB AAAHHHHNNGGH!"

The two of them bellowed to the sky as their orgasms hit. Caleb unloaded a ton of his spunk, a lot more than even he expected, into her and Mirabelle drenching his cock and the crotch of his pants in her love nectar. Mirabelle body tenses as her eye glow a bright purple and faint purple aura swirls around her before quickly disappearing

" *pant* *pant* ah...hahh...hahh", Mirabelle pants her sweat-covered upper body trembling before pulling off Caleb meeting him face-to-face with half lidded eyes.

Caleb slips himself out of her taking a moment to catch his breath, "Hahhh...that was...haa incredible."

Mirabelle smiles cheeks flushed in satisfaction, "Yes...hahh...it certainly was."

"Hah, but...why did you do that? Why did you let me come inside of you? Aren't you afraid of getting pregnant?!", Caleb asks becoming worried.

"Dear, I told you, it's fine. My species is only fertile once every 4 months out of the year and THIS month isn't one of them. It's perfectly safe.", Mirabelle explains planting a loving kiss on his lips.

"Well...if you say so.", Caleb relented deciding to trust her before gliding his hand up her smooth back smirking at her, "Then I guess we can keep going."

Mirabelle looks down to see he was still hard a smile crossing her lips, "Oooh somebody's feeling especially randy today! ~Good, because I have been meaning to punish you for making all pent up for almost a fortnight.~"

Caleb slyly smirks caressing her cheek, "In that case ...*zoom*... allow me to begin my penance by finishing what was stated a few weeks ago.", he says teleporting directly behind her an placing both hands on her rear. Mirabelle looks to him in anticipation and surprise.

"D-Dear-EEE!", Mirabelle squeaks feeling him llfting up them of her skirt over her rear and tail.

Caleb marvels at the sight of her soaking wet horse pussy already glistening from her previous orgasm and pulsating with each breath she took. Her scent was intoxicating like sweet lavender

"Wow...you really were pent up.", Caleb spoke gently stroking his index and middle fingers along her dark purple lips making the Centaur tremble.

"D-Don't tease me! I'm WAY more sensitive there you know!", she whined cradling her breasts under her arms clenching her teeth.

"You don't say.", Caleb says in a mischievous tone before firmly grabbing her hips proceeding to grind his shaft against her slit, "Then maybe this will be enough to pay what I owe. What say you?"

"Hahhh...y-yes...", Mirabelle breathily moans.

"Sorry, I can't hear you.", Caleb teases gently squeezing her hips his shaft now coated in her juices.

"Yes! Yes! More than enough!, JUST BLOODY FUCK ME ALREADY!", Mirabelle shouted unable contain herself.

Caleb aligns himself with her opening and with one quick thrusts himself as deep as he could within her. Immediately both of the are overcome by an otherworldly amount of pleasure and fulfillment as their eyes shot wides glowing with purple light. The mark on his chest glows brightly and pulsates sending ripples throughout his body before dying down. Caleb is dumbstruck at the unbelievable pleasantness his cock was surrounded by that felt a HUNDRED times better than her front pussy. He notices there was very little blood this time nor did she appear to feel any pain.

"HHAAAHHNNGGGHH!", Mirabelle elicits riding out her second orgasm spraying her juices on Caleb's pants much to Caleb's surprise. She places her hands to the side of the waterfall catching her breath.

"Did...you just..", Caleb uttered

"Yes...hahhh...it was just too good...hahhhh. D-Don't stop! Keep going! I want you to feel good too.", Mirabelle urges shimmying her lower half around his member while her wispy tail wraps around his waist.

"Ok.", Caleb happily stated proceeding the pump himself and out churning her insides. He leans forward holding onto her firm but soft velvety smooth hips grunting in pleasure as he scraped against pulsating walls.

"OHHAAHH AGHHAA OH GODS! SO INTENSE! MY MIND'S GOING BLANK!", Mirabelle screams deliriously her breath ragged and head hanging low as she supports herself against the waterfall. The rushing waters partially drowning out her moans.

"YEAH HNNAGH! Your hnaagh back pussy is AMAZING! Holy fuck hahhhhhh!", Caleb elicits his mouth wide open pounding her with more vigor.

"Your wonderful toAhhh! My phany is on FIRE! Fuck me more! I want it all! I have for so long!", Mirabelle moans eyes rolling to the back of her head in ecstasy.

Her words were music to Caleb's ears as he pounds her as hard and fast as he could occasionally slapping her rear or stroking her tail. Before long he could feel her walls tightening around quivering eminently.

"Dear! DEAR! I can't hold on AHNNNNGH.", Mirabelle shouts her voice unsteady.

"ME NEITHER MOON PIE!"

"Together! LET'S CUM TOGETHER MY LOVE!"

Caleb gives a few more solid thrusts, "HAAGH MOON PIEEEEE!"

"DEEEEEAARRAGHHHHHH!"

The two of them scream as their orgasms swept through them. Mirabelle moans loudly feeling his hot load collecting inside of her and her body faintly shimmers with purple aura. Caleb slumps against her back catching his breath before removing himself from her and falling back on his butt. Mirabelle legs trembles before giving out and she falls to her knees in exhaustion.

LEMONADE

"Haaa...haaa...that was...that was...holy shit...", Caleb panted in exhaustion wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Hehe...haa...my thoughts...exactly...Dear.", Mirabelle panted weakly pulling herself up to look at him with a flushed grin.

Caleb smiles back noticing his seed leaking out from her opening. Then seeing the pool of their pleasure juice mixture all over the grass.

"Well, guess this place ain't much of an Eden anymore. It's been...tainted...in a good way.", Caleb replies in a sly tone.

"Hmm...I would say we've added a bit of...character to this place.", Mirabelle replies he shakily gets up and transition over to her side.

"Yeah any more character and we'll have ourselves a story. Call it Fifty shades of Grey cuz that's how many shades I can see in our character. We should see a doctor.", Caleb joked.

"Bwhahahahahaha! Oh gods! How do you always know how to make me laugh?", Mirabelle heartily laughs.

"Because you apparently think I'm funny.", Caleb says petting her head running fingers through her hair, "Probably the only woman, besides Vanessa, who thinks I am. Mostly other I shared a joke with either thought I was a creep or it just went over their heads and called me unfunny."

"What's wrong with those women?", Mirabelle asks incredulously before hugging his arm resting her head to his shoulder , "Hmph, their loss. All your funnies belong to me now."

Caleb chuckles softly. The two sat basking in the afterglow listening the sound of the flowing waters and gentle cooling winds hit their sweat covered bodies.

"Um, Dear?", Mirabelle uttered.

"Yeah?"

"The dreams you had...were you envisioned yourself...killing those Malones and that Angel?", she spoke still looking at the waterfall.

"...yeah.", he spoke plainly.

"Dear, they can't hurt us anymore. You can't keep holding on to your hatred for what they've done or COULD'VE done! None of that is healthy and could feel it eating at your physique whenever I was in your dreamscape. You can't go on like this. I won't allow you to follow in their ways.", Mirabelle says in a serious voice.

Caleb doesn't look at her, "You're right Moon pie. I just don't think I'll ever forgive them for what they've done."

"Don't forgive them because THEY need it Dear. Forgive them because you need it.", Mirabelle advised laying her hand on top of his, "You don't even have to mean it. Simply thinking or saying it to yourself is enough."

"Moon pie...thank you...for everything.", Caleb says turning his gaze toward, "I really wish I could introduce you to my parents. We had our issues but..they were good folks. I bet they would've loved to meet you."

Mirabelle cups the side of his face making him look at her, "And they raised a wonderful son. One I'm happy to call my best friend and my lover. Besides, if your half of each of them, then I kinda already met them."

Caleb smiles contently at her then notices the wet stains patches all over his pants, "Heh, looks like I've got plenty of character on me too."

"As do I it seems. Though it's a little less noticeable than yours.", Mirabelle shows her black skirt with some white splotches at either end, "Looks mores like you soiled your knickers."

"Ugh, yeah really need some-"

Before Caleb could finish a strong gust of wind blew past them forcing them to shield their eyes. Reopening them, they were surprised to see a pack of wet wipes sitting on top of a pair of folded up biege cargo pants with a red Crimson Tide logo on it. They exchange looks before smirking having the same idea.

"Thanks Drei!", "Thank you Ms. Drei!", they stated simultaneously.

A gentle breeze blows sending a paper airplane soaring and land in Caleb's lap. He unfolds it then gives an incredulous look before showing Mirabelle.

"You're welcome.", she spoke reading out the note before shaking her head, "I...have a feeling she's going to want speak with us later."

Caleb leans back using his arms to support, "ohhhhh yeah."

After cleaning themselves and putting their cloths back on to look more presentable to the public, the couple decided to do one last round of the gardens and took a few selfies together. Late afternoon soon rolled around and the two decided to return home.

They were just walking out through the entrance as the service desk guy wave them goodbye inviting them to come back soon.

"Hmm, looks like the trolley doesn't come for another half hour.", Caleb says looking at his phone with his pants under his arms, "We could kill some time or...we could just...beam home.", he says doing a Star Trek gesture.

Mirabelle ponders for a moment, "Actually...I had something else in minds."

"What is it?"

Mirabelle blushes touching her fingers together in embarassment, "...me...?"

"Huh? Moon pie, you'll have to speak up some.", Caleb replies.

"I-I said you could...ride...me?", she forces out repeatedly glancing to her back.

Caleb gives a curious look, "Oh, um..."

"Y-You don't have to! It's silly I know...I just...", she trails feeling like a weirdo.

"No no! It's not that! I just never figured you'd want that. I mean...I read most Centaurs follow that medieval...Master-Knight relationship, which I always thought was weird, and seen videos of people riding them but...", Caleb says rubbing the back of his head.

"Yes, well, MY species are more...selective in who we choose as our rider.", Mirabelle stated with a tinge of annoyance before realizing what she said, "UHH that doesn't mean I see you as my MASTER or anything! I know you wouldn't like that but..."

"Hey, don't stress it I get what you mean. Sure. I'll...ride you.", Caleb says just loud enough to not raise red flags to any passerby.

"Really?! I-I mean thank you, Dear.", Mirabelle stated excitedly before catching herself.

"Yeah, but we'd need to find a route with less...traffic.", Caleb says looking around at the cars passing by to Mirabelle's disheartenment.

"Gotcha covered.", Drei stated as the couple finally noticing the wind weasel standing between them before stepping with her hands behind her back, "On my way here, I noticed a path with very little traffic and obstructions. It's kind of a long route but you'll get home...eventually."

Caleb was about to speak but Mirabelle jumps in.

"That sounds perfect!", Mirabelle stated with stars in her eyes.

"Alright, lead the way.", Caleb shrugged.

Drei leads them to a pedestrian area which was a sidewalk with a path leading into a park. Caleb recognized the area as it wasn't too far from the ICEP office which he decided to walk to like an idiot that one time. He and Mirabelle stood on the sidewalk the latter repeatedly glancing at Caleb anxiously. He noticed there were very few cars around and the occasional pedestrians walking along.

"You guys should be good here. Turns out they recently made this route a galloping freeway for equestrian-type liminals on certain days.", Drei spoke pointing to a yellow sign with a black silhouette of a human riding Centaur.

"Huh, weird...but convenient.", Caleb says raising an eyebrow.

"That about sums up every liminal service sponsored by ICEP.", Drei commented.

"Oh smashing! I can't wait Dear! Please mount me!", Mirabelle stated with the enthusiasm of a child gesturing to her horsey back. Caleb pauses wishing she phrased that differently.

"You heard the woman. Mount. Her.", Drei emphasizes to him as Caleb grumbles at her, "With your fly UP this time.", she finished making him flustered. Caleb looks to Mirabelle seeing the excitement in her eyes knowing he couldn't say 'no' to them.

Caleb steps ups placing his hands on her firm back noticing her watching him out. He had never riden a horse before( Not that she WAS one...mostly) let alone with no saddle. He hoists himself slinging his leg over her side before straightening up himself using sides for support. He then notices her entire body trembling and the soft whimpers she made.

"Moon pie? What's wrong!?", Caleb inquires in concern, "Am I too heavy?"

"No. Not at all Dear, you're backpack full of pillows. It's just...it's just...", Mirabelle says her face bright red and trying to contain a goofy smile, "I'm so happy right now! I feel so complete."

Caleb pauses before smiling, "I don't quite understand it but as long as your happy. How do we look Drei?"

"Like the Vanilla-version of Old Town Road!", Drei stated giving a thumbs up.

"Perfect, that's what I going for.", Caleb replied.

"Are you ready Dear?!", Mirabelle stated her legs shifting ready to go.

"Yeah. Let's GOWAAHHHHOHO!", Caleb hollered as she took off galloping down the street. He struggled to keep his balance from the boucing motion and leans hugging her waist to keep from falling off.

"I'm pulling ahead!", Drei stated from above bouncing off air bubbles she generated, "Try not to fall off!"

Mirabelle slows her gallop a bit noticing how tightly he was holding her, "Is everything alright Dear?"

"Y-yeah! Just...gotta get myself steady here.", Caleb says raising up straightening his back which he found made him bounce less. He gets a firm grasp of her sides keeping himself steady.

"You're a fast learner Dear!", Mirabelle complimented.

"Thanks! Ok I think I got it! You can go a little faster!", Caleb says squeezing his thighs to her sides.

"Right!", Mirabelle obliges galloping faster her breasts bouncing wildly.

The pair continued through the street turning into the entrance of the park. The clopping of hoove against stone alerting any jogger or passerby of their presence. They got quite a few curious even astonished looks even a couple of people whooping in excitement upon seeing them. As they went on, and he got the hang of it, Caleb started enjoying himself. The wind rushing pasts him, the bouncing motions, the sense of freedom flowing through him; all with the woman he loved at his side...er, so the speak.

"AhahaHAHAHAHA! WOOOO!", Caleb laughs and hoops enthusiastically.

"Hahahahah ahhaa! LALI-HOOOOO!", Mirabelle shouted their mantra with gusto.

"LALI-HOOOOO!", Caleb joined in raising his fists proudly as the two joined together in laughter. A few liminal couples they passed smiled at the couple raising their fists proudly too.

Above them, Drei watches the couple. A small grin spreading across her lips.

After about 20 minutes, they arrive at the street their house is on. They slowed to a light trot taking in the moment a little longer. They sun was beginning to set in the distance.

"Haaa, I changed my mind.", Mirabelle sighed contently.

"Hm? About what?", Caleb asks leaning in closer

"This...this is the day I will treasure as long as I live.", she says turning to him with her purple orbs filled with adoration.

"Yeah, mine too.", Caleb replies before taking her lips unto his in a sweet kiss.

Pretty soon they could see their house in sight along with the Zyklons. Caleb then notices another car parked in his driveway. It was black so he thought it might be Sterling. Upon closer inspection, he noticed the familiar dent near the gas tank. It was Uncle Junior car!

"Oh. It looks like your uncle is here.", Mirabelle say as Caleb dismounts her. Drei drops down from the sky landing next to them.

"Yeah but wh-oh. Ohhhh right...he usually comes check up on me around...this time.", Caleb replied in a unceremonious tone.

Mirabelle realized what he meant, "O-Oh. Well, that is quite nice of him. He certainly cares for you deeply."

"Yeah...", Caleb replies flatly.

*slap* Drei slaps Caleb on the butt to his and Mirabelle surprise.

"Ah! Hey!"

" 'Hey!' yourself. Out of the ballsy crap you chose to do today THIS is too much you?", Drei inquired giving him a serious but kind look, "The man's your family. You have no reason not to let him know you're doing ok."

Caleb gives her a thoughtful look before inhaling, "You're right.", he says before walking up to the front door with the two liminals beside him.

They could make out what sounded like people laughing from inside. Glancing to Mirabelle and Drei questioningly he takes out his key and unlocks the door. Stepping inside they could see his uncle sitting at the couch laughing heartily with Zwei and Lyca sitting on each side and Camilla and Ein standing behind him; all of them laughing hysterically. They don't notice them at the door.

"Uhh, heh we're home.", Caleb announces loud enough for them to hear.

Uncle Junior and the girls all turned to him.

"Chief!" "Señor!" "Mr. Bizzell!" "Boss!" , They each stated in unison.

"Eyyy there nephew! I missed you this morning!", Junior spoke raising up from his seat with his cane and going over to Caleb, "How you feeling today? You alright?"

Caleb smiles at him, "I'm doing good! I mean, yeah, today was great. Thanks for coming to check on me. Like always."

Junior looks surprised for moment then smiles back, "That's good! I'm real glad to hear that."

"Chief!", Lyca stated running up and hugging him tightly then looks up with quivering eyes, "I want you to know I don't care what ANYONE says about you! You're my mate and you're a good person! That's all that matters!"

"I feel the same way Señor!", Camilla fervently stated placing her hand over her heart, "Whatever happened in your past, it does not change how I feel about ju! What happened to your parents...it was not your fault! Ju must believe that!"

"Wait, what?!", Caleb stated incredulously pulling out of Lyca's grip, "H-How do you guys even know about it?!"

"I told'em.", Junior spoke up much to Caleb and Mirabelle surprise, "They let me in. I fount they were all been worryin' about you seeing you all depressed. So I told them what you goin' through."

"W...Why would you-?!", Caleb started

"Because they LOVE YOU, BOY!", Junior cuts him off making Caleb go quiet.

"Whoa whoa whoa! Hang on now, w-we were just worried cuz we're his BODYGUARDS! That's all!", Zwei cleared up with a blush in her cheeks.

"T-That's right! He's a nice guy but we're strictly professional in our relationship!", Ein waves off blushing nervously.

Junior looks to them confused, "I know. I was talkin' them three.", he gestures to Mirabelle, Camilla, and Lyca.

The twister sisters pause with blank expressions.

"Right. Just making sure that's clear.", Zwei assures sounding slightly wooden.

"Yes, same here.", Ein agrees equally as wooden.

"And the razzberry goes too...", Drei discetely and very sarcastically compliments them.

"Anyway, THESE girls love you and it was only right that they know. Babygirl over there sho'nough should know!", Junior stated looking to Mirabelle.

"Actually he...told me...everything earlier.", Mirabelle admitted much to Junior and the other surprise.

"Yeah...I did. I was..going to tell Lyca and Camilla too (eventually) so...guess you beat me to it.", Caleb says facing everyone, "hahhh listen guys...I didn't mean to make you worry. I've just been dealing with it the way I always have...before you all came into my life. I guess I was just too hardheaded to remember...that I wasn't alone anymore. I'm sorry."

"There is nothing to apologize for Señor.", Camilla says going to his side, "I completely understand why ju didn't want to tell ua. But as we said before it does not change how feel about ju."

"If anything, it makes us love you even more. Whatever bad memories you have, we'll add tons more good ones in their place! Starting now!", Lyca emphasizes roughly nuzzling his chest.

"I second that!", Mirabelle emphasizes hugging him from behind mushing her orbs into him.

"Wha-h-hey now!", Caleb stuttered as an embarassed smile forms.

Kyyahahahehe boy I tell you truth, you don't know how blessed you is.", Junior chortles slapping his knee.

"Haha, believe me I find it hard o believe myself sometimes.", Caleb says petting the top of Lyca's head. Her smiling happily as it felt genuine, kind, and strong; as her 'Chief' should be. A thought suddenly crosses Caleb's mind, "Oh, by the way, what were you guys laughing about that was so funny?"

"Oh, we were look at your pictures Chief!", Lyca stated before going over to sit with Junior.

"Pictures? What pict-", Caleb eyes widen in realization, "...no."

"Hope you don't mind nephew, but I needed a picture out of the family photo album to use for a program at church. Then me and the girls sat down and went through it a bit.", Junior stated pulling out the large leather bound book from Caleb's office.

"No.", Caleb utters in shock.

"Hahahahaha seriously ho-ly crap! What made think this was a good Picture Day outfit?!", Zwei chortled pointing at a picture of him, "You look like a Cookies&Creme cowboy!"

"Well...*snort* he does look proud of himself tipping his little...cow pattern hat.", Ein says barely containing her chuckles.

"Nooo.", he repeated.

"Wait?! Are there any from...w-when Dear was a baby?!", Mirabelle inquires eyes sparkling

"Si, tons! Ohohohohooo let's me show my favorite when he's in a little Devil costume!", Camilla swoons side to side going over to Junior showing the photo to which Mirabelle also swoons at the cuteness.

"Nooo.", Caleb repeated holding the sides of his head in despair.

"HAhahhakyaha now...now let me show y'all the time this turrible boy got himself covered in pot of spaghetti I made!", Junior chuckles hysterically.

"NOOOOOOO!", Caleb wails to the ceiling catching their attention.

Drei dangles over the couch and nudges Junior shoulder, "Show it anyway *munch*" , she urges muching on a can of Pringles as Caleb continues to wail.

Junior obliges turning the page as he and the girls burst into laughter while Caleb collapses to the floor in defeat.

WR

Hey Fam! Welp, here we are! Two year. TWO. YEARS! And the dreamscape couple finally have SEX! Man writing this one was fun. Finally got to Caleb's backstory and finally worked in FIVE original Star Trek references in ONE chapter! In case you couldn't tell, I'm reeallly proud of this one. Makes me wonder how I'll top it? Well...*casually looks up at the full moon parting from the clouds*

BTW life is going, ok. Final exams are coming up but I'm ready. Trying to get more clients for my life insurance business but haven't had much luck with the Facebook ads I put out. Gonna keep trying though! Can't give up now! Also, mom is doing better, even without cancer treatments. Goes to show what nutritional supplements, regular exercise, and support of loved ones can do.

That's it for now folks! I know Covid-19 still out there but we can beat it! In the mean time, live long and prosper! HA, SIX!

But for real, thank you to the TWO HUNDRED wonderful people who followed me this long. As always, PEACE FAM!

P.S. writing that lemon was a trial since I'm doing the NNN was challenging but I made it.