Chapter 29

Vox woke up when he heard Raya crying and turned over in bed, checking the time and chuckling a little. "Well, at least she is sleeping through the night now," he said to himself, getting up and tucking the covers back around Magic, giving her a kiss on the cheek before heading out of the bedroom and to a room that was a few doors down.

Opening the door, he went over to the crib where Raya was crying and he gently picked her up. "Shh," he soothed her gently. "Daddy's here, pumpkin."

The baby shark calmed down at hearing her father's voice, looking up at him and reaching up for his face, to which he leaned closer and let her touch his face. "Good morning, sweetie," he said, kissing her forehead in affection. "Daddy will get you some breakfast. Mommy needs some more sleep."

Changing the baby's diaper and dressing her in a blue shirt and dark-blue pants with blue socks, he picked her up and carried her to the kitchen, going to the fridge to find a bottle for Raya. Ozzy was in the kitchen drinking coffee and smiled as Vox came in. "Morning, Vox," he said.

"Good morning, Ozzy," the television being said, grabbing a bottle for his little girl, who eyed it eagerly, making him chuckle. "Not yet, sweetie. It needs to be warmed up first," he said gently.

"Allow me," Ozzy said with a smile.

Vox handed him the bottle and the rooster-like being used his powers to warm up the bottle of milk for the baby, making sure it didn't get too warm. After a moment, he handed it back to Vox, who gave it to Raya. The baby shark grabbed the bottle and settled in her father's arms, drinking the milk hungrily. "She's got quite an appetite," Angel said as he came in, grabbing some coffee before sitting down at the table.

"That's a sign that she's growing right," Vox said, smiling at his daughter. "I know it's only been a few months, but...I can't imagine not being a dad now."

Ozzy smiled. "Froggie and I felt the same way after we adopted Oliver," he said. "He filled in a piece of our lives we didn't know we were missing out on."

The television being nodded. "That's exactly what it feels like with Raya," he said.

"The cute polpetta has got you wrapped around her little finger, huh?" Angel said teasingly.

"Are you saying you're not wrapped around Snickerdoodle's little finger?" Fizz asked teasingly as he came into the kitchen, grabbing some coffee too.

Vox chuckled before noticing Oliver wasn't there yet. "Is Oliver sleeping in?" He asked.

"Actually, I didn't find him in his room," the jester said. "Either of you seen him?"

"Nope," Ozzy said.

"Wonder where piccolo went off to?" Angel said.

Just then, Oliver's giggles reached them and they saw him come into the kitchen, but right as he did, arms caught him, making him squeak as Magic appeared, holding her nephew in her arms before she began tickling him, making him laugh and giggle.

Fizz smiled. "Let me guess, he pranked you?" He asked.

The dancer nodded as she gently flipped the boy upside down, keeping a secure hold around his waist as the boy giggled before squealing as Angel came up and began tickling the boy's stomach. "Silly boy, pranking your auntie," he said, chuckling before letting the boy rest and Magic lifted the boy up into her arms, letting him recover from the tickle torture.

"How did he prank you, my love?" Vox asked.

She used one hand and did a 'hopping' motion with it. "He jumped on the bed?" Ozzy guessed, to which Magic nodded and her hand mimed sneaking.

"He snuck up on you and jumped on the bed?" Fizz asked.

Magic nodded again. "Silly Noodle," the jester said.

"I learned from the best, Papa," Oliver signed.

Angel burst into laughter. "Someone woke up sassy this morning," he said.

Ozzy chuckled and got up. "Well, let me get started on breakfast. Any suggestions?" He asked.

"Waffles?" Fizz asked hopefully.

"Some fresh fruit?" Vox suggested.

"Scrambled eggs?" Angel said.

"Bacon?" Magic asked.

The rooster-like being smiled. "That sounds delicious," he said. "I'll get started on the waffles."

"I'll cut up some fruit," Fizz said.

"Can I help you, Papa?" Oliver asked.

"You can help me put the cut fruit up in bowls for everyone," the jester said with a nod.

Magic set the boy down with a smile. "I'll get started on the bacon," she signed.

"And I'll do the eggs," Angel said.

Vox noticed Raya had finished the bottle but still looked hungry. "Looks like Raya's ready for another bottle," he said, getting another one out for his daughter.

The kitchen became lively as everyone cooked up breakfast and Vox set the table since he had been feeding his daughter. After the delicious meal, Magic went up to Vox and kissed him before gesturing him to follow her. "I have a surprise for you, Sparky," she said, calling him by her nickname for him.

He smiled. "A surprise, huh?" He asked.

She nodded and Angel came forward, smiling. "I'll watch over Raya while you go with Magic," he said.

Vox nodded and kissed his daughter's forehead. "Be good for Uncle Angel, pumpkin," he said as he handed his daughter to the spider being.

"Come on, polpetta," Angel said. "Let's work on you learning colors today."

Vox smiled. Each member of their family took turns teaching Raya her colors, shapes, and even the first five numbers. While only a few months old, the little shark was very bright, which made her parents proud.

Magic smiled and took Vox's hand, to which he chuckled. "Alright, I'm coming," he said, following her as she led him to a door near the dance studio room where the dancer and her brother did dance videos. "What's this?" He asked.

The dancer smiled and pointed to him before covering her eyes with her hands, pulling them away after a moment. "You want me to cover my eyes?" He asked. "This isn't a prank, is it?"

"No, not a prank, Sparky," she signed to him.

"Alright," he said, covering his eyes and Magic opened the door before guiding Vox into the room. She gently stopped him when he stood in the middle of the room and she lightly tapped his arm. "Can I look now?" He asked.

He felt her grasp his wrists gently, to which he took as a 'yes' and pulled his hands away, opening his eyes.

And gasped upon seeing his pet sharks in their tank in the room.

A room that looked like an office.

Magic smiled. "When you told me about your pet sharks, I asked Ozzy to help me get them from the Tower for you," she signed. "He had this room made for you for your office."

"When did you get them here?" He asked, placing a hand on the tank and the sharks came up to the glass.

"The same day Raya was rescued," Ozzy said as he came in. "Magic got your pet sharks transported here before she rescued Raya and Froggie saved both Magic and Raya from Valentino."

Vox was stunned and he hugged Magic. "Magic...please don't go back to the Tower without me next time," he pleaded her. "It's dangerous and...I don't want to lose you."

She smiled and hugged him back before tapping his shoulder and he looked at her, to which she began signing. "Sparky, I can handle myself," she said before giving him a kiss. "But I promise no more trips to the Tower without you there."

He kissed her lovingly. "Still, thank you for rescuing them," he said, gazing over at his pet sharks.

She hugged him, resting her head on his shoulder and Ozzy discreetly dipped out, closing the door to give the two privacy. Seeing his, Magic kissed Vox deeply and he returned the kiss eagerly, holding her close to him, feeling lucky to have her as his lady.


neomoon585 came up with the idea of Raya, the baby shark girl. :)

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