Being Picked Up: Snake's Turn:
(All right, only two people need to pick Zeke up now after Snake. I don't know how I'm gonna write the new Halloween special, cuz my Netflix plan doesn't unlock that(very strange, alongside losing Kipo), and I'm not a fool for not paying for ad free streaming. I have seen clips on YouTube, but I would need the bigger picture to write anything. Anyways, enjoy!)
"So, you invited your raccoon friend?" Snake had asked, slithering through the streets, Zeke right next to him. "Yeah, he'll be over soon, he's gonna finish homework at home." Zeke explained. Snake was sorta annoyed that it was his turn with the babysitting duty, but he figured he owed it to both Wolf and Zeke to figure out how to be less of a Mr. Grumpypants.
"Sheesh, as if I didn't have one kid to deal with today? Anyways, Zeke is there any—" Snake saw that his nephew was no longer next to him and when he looked behind him, he saw the young blue rabbit looking at graffiti. "The dinosaur looks so cute!" Zeke said, taking a picture with his phone. "Zeke." Snake said, getting the boy's attention. "Oh, sorry! But look at the dinosaur, it's got a blowtorch." Zeke said, "Yeah yeah, he's got a great career in welding, you need to be next to me, kid. I don't want you gettin' lost or runnin' off when ya see things." Snake explained.
"As I was saying, was there anywhere you wanted to go to study today?" Snake asked, "Uh…I dunno. We can head to the mall? Or maybe you wanted to go to that frozen yogurt place?" Zeke asked, remembering that Snake wanted to go there. "Don't make this about me kid, but since you said it, we'll head there." Snake said, using his tail to signal to Zeke to follow him. "They say the truth sets you free, Uncle Hubert. You should tell the truth that you like sweets." Zeke then said, "The truth about that is that you're making that up in your head, kid." Snake had said.
"No way, you like literally every piece of candy we bought for Halloween." Zeke then said. "Not true. I hate those sugar free lollipops your mom bought." Snake then said, "Yeah, because that doesn't even count as sweets." Zeke said, giggling. "And then there was that time with Uncle Lou's chocolate ice cream…"
"You haven't told Wolf, have you? He'd never let me hear the end of it." Snake said, "Nah, and I'm pretty sure that the "end" would be him telling the rest of us and making fun of you for at least a few weeks." Snake grumbled underneath his breath. "All right, whatever." Zeke then was about to speak, before Snakebput his tail up for him to zip it. "If you call me "Squall", I take your froyo." Snake said, Zeke simply smiled, "I'm no coward, Uncle "Squall"!" Snake sighed, mildly annoyed. Zeke giggled at his Uncle's mild dismay.
(Later)
Once Zeke had finished his homework, he pulled out his Switch to play his video games. Snake could tell that a few folks were still scared of him, "Zeke, I think I'm making some people here uncomfortable, maybe we should head home." Snake said, "We're fine. They should know they can be UN-uncomfortable to see us here, now, since we're good." Zeke explained, Snake smirked a little at his nephew's confidence and optimism. "I guess. Finish your frozen yogurt, it's gonna melt." Snake said, "Okay." Zeke said, grabbing his spoon and finishing his frozen yogurt. "Slow down, kid. You're not with Piranha." Snake said, noting how fast the rabbit was eating the froyo. "Sorry." Zeke said, mouth full. Snake rolled his eyes, "Anyways, when's that raccoon friend coming to visit?" He asked, waiting for Zeke to finish. "He said he'd be over in a few hours. Oh, and a "few" is five hours." Zeke said, "I know how much a few normally is, Zekey." Snake said. "I'm just telling you, Uncle Hubert." Zeke said, Snake could see that the rabbit was trying to push his buttons now. "Heh, you're something else, sometimes, kid." Snake said, Zeke's ears perked up, "Yeah, well so was your name, Uncle Hubert." Snake looked annoyed, "Seriously? This again?" Snake asked.
"Yeah, I should really call you Uncle Cedric, Uncle Cedric." Zeke said, "I tell you my real name and this is what it got me." Snake groaned. "Why did you change your name? What was wrong with the old one?" Zeke then said.
"How many crooks did you know that had a name like Cedric, kid?" Snake said, Zeke rose a finger, but Snake flicked his forehead with his tail. "Besides me." He felt he needed to clarify. Zeke just giggled, evidently having fun with messing with his Uncle Hubert. "Well, whatever you cal yourself, we're still family, Uncle Hubert." Zeke said, "Begrudgingly." Snake said, looking as if he was folding his arms in his chair. "What?" Zeke sounded slightly disappointed when he heard that, Snake sighed, happily. "I'm kiddin', Zekey. Don't get it twisted." Snake patted his nephew's head with his tail.
(More later)
Snake took both Zeke and Akio to the park later on, and he was stuck playing what Zeke thought was a game, when in actuality, it was him trying to avoid the kid when he could. Snake slithered into a tree and hid. "Haha, thankfully, those brats'll be too busy checking the playgrounds…" Snake said, smirking. Taking in relief of the peace and quiet. He could start to hear something climbing up the trees. He could see someone climbing up the tree. It was Zeke's raccoon friend. He said something in sign language, but he couldn't tell what it was. "Uh, say again?" Snake asked, "He said "we gots you!" Zeke said, jumping out into the air. "Oh no! Not a chance!" Snake started slithering down the tree, trying to get away. But it was already too late, because both Zeke and Akio tackled him when he hit the ground.
"Okay, okay! You win!" Snake said, with the two celebrating, while the serpent dusted himself off. "Sheesh, coulda tore my shirt because of your brutalizing." Zeke then started to feel worried., "Sorry, Uncle Hubert. Are you okay?" Zeke asked, "I'm fine, how about you guys?" Snake asked, Akio nodded and gave a thumbs up, before using his signs. "He says he's all good." Zeke translated for his uncle. Snake looked at his nephew, "Zekey, your arm." Snake said, "I'm fine. It's just scratched." Zeke said, noting the injury. "Don't matter, you kids need to play something more safe." Snake suggested, "Come on, let's head home and clean up those scratches."
(At home)
Snake and Wolf were busy putting peroxide on Zeke's injuries. "Now you won't turn into a zombie, at least."Akio told his friend, "Ow! How much did you pour?" Zeke then asked, "Don't complain, kiddo. We're almost done." Wolf had said. "If we ever play that game again, tell your uncle to hide on the ground next time." Akio suggested, "Yeah, I think Uncle Hubert doesn't want to play it again." Zeke said to his best friend. "Yeah, sorry, Akihiko, no more chasing the snake." Snake then said, Zeke and Akio sorta laughed a little. "Have you told him what my name is? Cuz I think he forgot." Akio said, "What? What'd I say?" Snake asked, "It's "Akio", Uncle Hubert. I told you his name, already." Wolf just laughed, enjoying this exchange. "Must've missed it from all your gibberish, kid." Snake said, chuckling slightly. "All right, all done. You feeling alright, kiddo?" Wolf asked. "Yeah, I'm good. Thanks, Dad, Uncle Hubert." Zeke said, cheerfully. "Yeah well, we'd—and more importantly I—woulda been really bad dad and uncle if I left ya like that." Snake said, admitting in his own way that he's happy his nephew's feeling better.
(Okay, we're done. I think this may have been longer than expected, but I LOVED writing the dynamic between these characters, because of how at odds they could be in. Anyways, stay strong and awesome!)
Galatians 5:25 KJV:
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
(The best example I could give is if we live by God, let's walk with Him by following His Commandments. And by following the teachings of the Bible and most importantly Jesus)