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We open up with us in a dream sequence in a dank, dark, underground cave lab area. Explosions, creatures howling or growlings, light flashing every so often. We finally see a giant wolf-like creature falling off smoking, looking like it was lit on fire.
It pans to Rezza, who is panting with her hands on her knees, wearing a dark dress with her Sharingan active. She wiped the dirt and sweat off her cheek as she looked dead serious.
Doctor: "Excellent work, project, Rezza. You did well to make the 10th massive threat creature you have killed. It seems like you were the right one I kept alive compared to the other test experiment. I must say who would have guessed combining that green hair mutt DNA with that Reaper would actually work this well. I must say she might have some use in the future after-all. Might have to make Es capture her once we finish with the Reaper and his domain."
Rezza: "Su...crose..."
Doctor: "Hmm?"
Rezza: "*Huff*....*huff*...the lady name.....is....Sucrose."
Doctor: "Hmph, well you actually decided to learn the name of that mutt. To say I'm surprised would be....predictable. Given you are a reaper it is only right for you to learn your victim's name. Even though it's pointless..."
Rezza: "But doctor...she...she has nothing to do with this...why would I-"
Doctor: "We have no use for her. If she is seen as a threat, we have to get rid of her or she doesn't have any use for my experiment for the betterment of your future. We will...well, we will have you get rid of her."
Rezza: *eyes widen* "What!!? But why is she my mother!?! Why?! She doesn't even know-"
Doctor: "And so is that blast phoenix but she will be destroyed as well! After-all you are a Storm...you all are weapons, and you're a reaper. You bring destruction and suffering in your wake. When you will understand that the Strom's bring chaos and care for nothing more than their own selfish desire."
Rezza: "But...But...Slayer Storm...my father...he...has a family-"
Doctor: "That he will destroy with his own hands; and only it's temporary. You can't honestly believe a reaper can find love. Reapers are Satan topman and play things. Happiness is nothing but one's own greed. And sooner or later his human greed will runs out before they move on. Do not believe in that notion you Reaper can be love or find love. All that is talking is lust."
Rezza: *looks down in sadness* "Yes....doctor."
Doctor: "Because I'm in a good mood, I'll let you go back to your room; you or you can walk around a bit. DO NOT GET CAUGHT! Do I make myself clear?"
Rezza: "Yes doctor." She answered with an emotionless answer.
Doctor: "Good, now I have to go check on the other project. Been wanting to see how dangerous a little baby can do if thrown in the middle of a group of hungry boar." A sinister chuckle. "Let's see if a child of that Reaper and annoying demon chick can produce a monster. Hope it's not a disappointment like the other kids before them."
The doctor took his leave, leaving Rezza alone in the room. She started to walk out as she left the lab; she teleported somewhere in the Storm branch far away so her father couldn't sense her. Keeping her spiritual energy low, on top of a branch, she leaned against the tree, looking at her 'family.'
She watches as the little Pokemon is on top of a little purple-haired girl's head, who's helping her read something with the girl feeding the Pokemon, and smiles at him. She sighs and apologizes in her head.
Rezza: 'My siblings......huh...you'll probably all will hate me once we cross paths.....but it's destiny that a Storm destroyed their family......history is destined to repeat itself.'
She then looks at Xavier walking with Byleth and Neo; she watches as they seem to be talking before it turns into Xavier blushing his butt off from something Neo wrote on the sign and giving him a smug and a wink at the same time. Rezza watches as Slayer continues to talk and interact with the two older ladies.
At one point, Rezza watches as Slayer adopts a soft smile at Byleth before saying as he leans in for a kiss, and she wraps her arms around him, kissing him back. They break the kiss and share a loving smile, with Neo giving a cute pout behind Slayer as she leans on him. He turns her head to give her a kiss, and she smiles.
Rezza adopted a sad look as she turned, hopped down from the tree, and landed on the ground before walking away.
Rezza: 'A reaper can't have love huh....I wonder if that's true. Will I ever find love?'Rezza comes to a stop before looking back toward the direction her family was in. 'Can Reaper even feel love?'
Rezza pounds for a bit longer before she closes her eyes and steels herself; when she opens her eyes, she has a serious look on her face.
Rezza: 'The Will of a Storm.....the will to conjure up a Storm...and a reaper....Satan battle angels.....good nor evil....we have no right to what we want...we must play our part...that is what a Reaper Storm is....a weapon for others. Goodbye, family. May in another timeline, we could live happily.'
Rezza teleported away; she didn't see Slayer looking in that direction, feeling he sensed something before being unable to sense it again and turning back to his kids.
Flashback over
Rezza is seen opening her eyes slowly, seeing her room ceiling. She continued to stare a bit longer before finally turning her head and looking around and seeing all the posters in the room, all the stuff she was given over this year.
Rezza leaned up and looked down at her hand before squeezing.
Rezza: 'A...dream....'
Phoenix trait: "Yes, child, it was a simple flashback." Rezza turned her head, and a little fire soul orb with wings floated out of her body. "It wasn't a nightmare. I made sure to burn it before that reaper had a chance. Do not worry; you are in the safety of your family. Your true family."
Reaper trait: "Even though I feel like you could hold back on burning ME! But yes, child, you are safe. You are in your room, not in that lab." The reaper trait appears out of her body as a little purple soul with a little soul hair-like stick-like part poking out the back of its head.
Rezza: "I'm.....actually...with my family...so......everything that has happened this year....it...happen."
Both traits nodded. A few moments of silence occur before tears silently roll down Rezza's face. She surprised herself before both traits overtook her and wiped her tears. She hugged the trait before wiping the tears.
Rezza: "Heh, sorry it just...I know....I'm actually truly free." She gave a bright smile.
There was always a part in the back of Rezza's mind that all this was a dream, and she was really back in her cell room or a tube in the doctor's lab, continuing to experiment. She was only being put in dream sequences and being watched...she always feared it.... dreaded it....and wanted it to end.
A part of her mind told her none of the joyous, fun, laughing, sad, or happy moments in the past year was nothing more than a piece of her imagination. A cruel joke that was being played by the doctor to watch her 'status' to make her stronger and a 'weapon,' a killing machine....
But.....No....it wasn't....all that really happened....she was free. Rezza was with her actual family...she made real friends her age, explored with her parents, got more potent in the right way....she felt.... genuine love.
A dark cloud behind Rezza disappears in her mind.... once it disappears, she smiles.
Kana: "What are you so happy about? That it's Christmas?" Rezza turned her head and saw her sister Kana, the coral dragon.
Rezza: "You know....yeah. I am..." Rezza looked out her window and saw it was snowing.
Kana: "Well, this will be your second Christmas with everyone. This will be my first."
Rezza: "Are you looking forward to it?"
Kana: "I will be lying to say I'm not excited for it. It is a joyous moment and means a lot. The fact; I have been wondering about this world since I was born alone....having people to spend this holiday with; it means something."
Rezza: "Yeah....for me....it something else...a shadow finally gone for me."
Kana: "A shadow? The philology crap you are trying to come up with now. You know we still have to work on that. Leave that to Dad and Mommy Byleth.
They're better at that than we are."
Rezza: "Hmph, you're right, I guess..."
Kana: "We should get up and see the rest of our siblings; supposedly the Shield family is coming over today, and a lot of things have happened in their domain in the past three months since we last saw them."
Rezza: "That's nice, and you're right. Let's get everyone else up...starting with..."
The two look over at the third bed in their room; as the covers shift, after a bit, we see the person pulling the cover down with drowsy eyes. Rubbing them.
This is Nero, the newest member (hopefully the last child for a while!) and the kid added to the family. She was added about a week ago when Slayer/Xavier was given a mission to check out a unique forest in the world; it was home to a group of elves, Slayer and Lulu (who sneak in Xavier's bag). Ran into this child as she chained up and began to be used as a worker for the dark elves and ogres.
Once the war was over, Slayer took the child into his family, given she grew attached a bit to Slayer and formed a bond with Lulu. Now, she is a part of the family.
Nero: "Mwrowning...."
Rezza: "You're finally up. Had a good night's rest." Nero nodded before turning back around and pulling the cover over her head.
Kana: "H-Hey, get up, sleepy head. Today is a special day! It's Christmas!!"
Nero: "What Christmas?"
Kana: "Wait you don't know what....oh right....slave...crap...."
Phoenix trait: "We can chalk that up to another family session. You know I'm starting to see what that angel spider was talking about with this family."
Reaper trait: "Oh please this family isn't that bad!"
Rezza: "Let's see brother Pichu and sister Amethyst had to fight our uncle and got traumatized from that for a good bit and probably still have nightmares? Sister Lulu and Mio both were also former demi-human slaves and were nearly well......rape. Kana was born with her entire race wiped out and was forced to defend and learn things herself from the moment she was brought into this world."
Kana: "Don't forget I had to eat my own dying dragon mother just to survive for a while!"
Rezza: "That too. Neal and Lori both were sealed for years by their former dad, and had to lose both of their moms to finally be given a chance to be free. Aldora had to be revived from the afterlife to come into the family. Nero was also a former slave who used a child soldier to fight in a war against another race. You had myself and baby brother Xerxes made as a weapon to try to kill our parents."
Reaper trait: "........"
Kana: "And do we have to bring up our parents....?"
Rezza: "That list is going super LONG!"
Phoenix trait: "Like I said, the angel spider point of this family is very...very true."
Reaper trait: "f*cking bullsh*t..."
Kana: "Swear jar."
Rezza: "What?! But that wasn't even me."
Kana: "Doesn't matter if that trait is attached to you. It would be cheating if they could curse for you." Rezza and the Phoenix trait stare at the reaper trait that had sweat coming down his face.
Rezza went and put money in the jar with her name on it; she wasn't doing too bad, thankfully...even though Lulu and Amethyst both jar.... Yeahhhhhh.
After some effort in getting their sister Nero out of bed, they went to their sibling's room, starting with Amethyst and Pichu. When they opened the door, they saw Amethyst holding her brother Pichu in a chokehold as he was trying to get out.
Rezza: "Um, what is going on here?"
Amethyst: "Oh nothing! Just big brother made an awful joke! And won't take it back!" She tightens her grip.
Pichu: "It's not a joke...if it happens." He got her arm away from his neck, but she flipped and got his arm twisted, and he was not face-first onto the ground.
Kana: "What was the joke?"
Amethyst: "Big bro, here was making jokes about Chris and me about our future together and saying how we are going to kiss sooner or later. He is a dead man! You hear me! A dead man!"
Kana: "Put what it's that for sure going to happen? I mean, you did go out of your way with Mommy Neo to buy that boy a Christmas present."
Amethyst: "That was me returning the favor from my birthday present he got me! T-That all!" The crimson color on her cheek appeared.
Rezza: "I mean are we sure? You and him have been getting awfully close. You text a lot of funny jokes and cute emoji to each other. I mean I won't be surprised if the boy likes you."
Amethyst: "That b-blonde c-cat does not like me! Eh!? *laughing* D-Don't be so ridiculous...w-we j-just r-really good friends...t-that all. Y-Yeah. And plus I'm hoping him with advice because h-he has elemental powers like me! Y-Yeah!"
All the siblings outside of Nero gave Amethyst a poker -_- face look.
Rezza: "At least you don't hit him."
Amethyst: "Hell no. I'm not going to hit that blonde cat. That's uncalled for and it wouldn't be right. What I'm supposed to be is some stupid annoying stereotype that looks cute but is mad annoying hitting the boy she likes or something. Pft, I'm just asking him to hit me back. It's uncalled for."
The other went silent....
Amethyst: "What? Was there something I said?"
Crimson: 'We really don't do things by the book do we.'
Kana: "So all bets Amethyst and Christopher are going to be that awkward, unique power couple in the future, say I."
Rezza, Kana, Pichu, Crismon, Nero: "I/I!!!"
Amethyst: *blush* "H-hey!!"
Crimson: 'I'm going to have so much fun teasing the two of you.'
Amethyst: 'Can we NOT! UGH! That Blonde cat is dead when I see him! UGH!'
Crimson was chuckling at Amethyst's expense; she finally let go of her brother's
arm, which had smoke coming out of his mouth.
Rezza: 'Love huh? I wonder if I will ever find that special someone. Hm.'She smiles, thinking about it.
After a bit, they all went to their next sibling's room, Neal and Lori.
Neal: "You can be serious!?! Mom invited them!!?!"
Lori: "Why are you so worried? Don't you want to see your crush?"
Neal: "I-I mean I don't have a crush! Clara is pretty and all!?! I-I don't have a crush on her! O-Or see her! I mean she is super sweet and her smile lights up any room and....I should stop talking." Lori smiles at her brother.
Lori: "Don't worry, little bro, your big sis got you. I'm going be your best wingman, well wing women." She gave her brother a thumbs-up with a star in her eye.
Neal: "Having you as my wingman sounds like an awful idea!" Lori got a tick mark before throwing a pillow at Neal that he could dodge.
Lori: *pout* "Meanie."
Neal: "I'm sorry....sis. It just...I don't know what if she you know...like one of the Shield kids!?! They're way cooler than me."
Lori: "Bro, yeah, Uncle Endery and they are cool, and it is awesome to have a literal superhero as your dad and everything. But nearly all our other friends in that family are taken!?! As the resident love observer for the Storm family."
Neal: "When you give that title?" He stared at his sister.
Lori: "When I saw all the love in the air and we needed someone to help this family out, with how love is so hard for us to come across."
Neal: "You've been reading too many love books haven't you."
Lori: "Anyway!" She let out a slight nervous chuckle. "Rachel might currently status be single, but I think I have a feeling who I think she got her eyes on. If she is anything like her main mom, Coco. She got her eyes set on someone and she was going to get it and see it though. So we don't have to worry about her taking anyone away from you."
Lori: "Thomas...I mean it's painfully obvious who he likes. That dude is fully head over heels for our sister Mio their no way they don't become a thing by high school time frame. And he clearly was only wanting to talk to her. Have you heard how much training he's been doing lately? He definitely wants to impress dad for her and stuff."
Lori: "Lily...come on, we all saw what she did at Mommy Byleth and Dad's wedding, so she was off the list from the jump!"
Lori: "Christopher, him and sis Amethyst are for sure going to be that couple that everyone knows LIKE EACH OTHER and think they're dating but not. When it is so clear they just need to DATE and admit each other's feelings. Let's not forget he went out his own way with his main mom and brought her a birthday gift. And instead saying from the Shield family; it said from Christopher? Hmmm? Yeah that's a big flag if I ever saw one."
Lori: "We then have what? Ashley left? Who might be a full shield somewhat? But she still counts. The most she falls for Clara or Clara falling for her is slim to none. Besides, Ashley likes someone else, and we all get the feeling of who she might like."
Rezza: "Really? I haven't heard anything." The two siblings' heads snap toward the other, standing in the room.
Neal: "How long have you all been standing there?"
Kana: "Oh we heard everything. Don't worry bro we got you! We make sure we let you and Clara get some alone time together."
All the Storm kids gave a smirk and thumbs up to Neal, who got super red and yelled at them.
A few minutes later, they went to their second-to-last siblings' room and opened it: Mio and Lulu.
Lulu: "Are you kidding me!?!" She said with a massive blush on her face.
Mio: "Yeah, I heard the Shield family is coming over today, meaning you get to see your girlfriend." Mio gave Lulu a W smirk.
Lulu: *blushing* "I..she...um...we...um...."
Mio: "I mean, it's pretty clear you two are a couple. An early couple to start, but I'm happy for you, big sis. You deserve it." She gave Lulu a thumbs-up with a smile.
Lulu: "Uh....uh....uh....Lil and I...we....um...." Lulu then remembers Lily's bright smile and what happened at the wedding, making her face go nuclear, causing her to grab a pillow and scream muffled!
Rezza: "Wow it looks like some of us are going through it when it comes to our crushes."
Mio: "Ah, Rezza and you all. Morning and Merry Christmas!"
Kana: "Merry Christmas to you all too."
Lori: "So, we're teasing Lulu about her girlfriend."
Lulu: "Oh come on!"
Pichu: "You know, given who her main mom is, and Lulu is mainly with mommy Kaina. I'm expecting a few things."
Rezza: "What's that?"
Pichu & Lori: *slap their thighs* "Thunder thighs team!"
Lulu:*inner screamed!!!!!!!*
Kana: "What about you, Mio? Anything with you and Thomas."
Mio: "Hmm. Oh, well." A w smirk appears on Mio's face. "I plan to surprise him with a cute outfit auntie Coco made for me."
Lulu: "What not going kiss him on the lips!"
Mio: "Sadly nope, I promise mommy Levy and dad I would do it a certain day."
Amethyst: "I'm still curious on this day? What big day do you plan to kiss the boy you like?"
Mio: "The day he gets accepted into the hero course!!" She giggled. Her siblings look at her.
All of them (except Nero): "EHHHHHH!?!"
Mio: "Originally, it was supposed to be doing Mommy Levy and Dad's wedding whenever that happened. But after having some talk with them, we agreed it would be better to have a secret surprise on a day he wasn't expecting."
Lori: "When you think about it, it's fit for a Storm way of doing things. Unpredictable but still on a big event and a reward somewhat."
Rezza: "Do you at least know when you are going to ask him out?"
Mio: "That...um....*blushing*...I'm still planning a bit out." Mio's ears flopped up and down as her tail swayed from side to side, and she thought about moments like that in the future.
Lori: "Wow it seems Mio got her stuff figured out; if only the rest of you can solve your 'love' issue!" She pouts as she looks at all her siblings behind her.
Kana: "What? Why am I in this?!!?"
Pichu & Rezza: "Yeah, same!?!"
Lori: "Oh, you two, the harder you fight it, the love sense Mommy Levy and Auntie Coco have."
Pichu & Rezza: "Eh!?!"
Nero hasn't said anything this entire time as she watches her siblings talk and banter. She is still surprised how they all come from different backgrounds and everything. But act and treat each other like a true family that has been together for years and grew up together. It made her....happy.
A smile appears on Nero's face.
After a bit, the kids finally made their way to their siblings' final room: the babies. Opening the door they saw;
Bibi: "Brrrr." Bibi is getting belly rubs by Aldora and Xerxes at the same time.
Kana: "Ok, that's just cute, I can't lie."
Rezza: "Morning Xerxes and Aldora." The babies look at their siblings.
The babies: "Merry Christmas!!!" The two babies cheered and said.
Lulu: "Mommy Levy saw this along with Auntie Coco. Both of them would be on the floor, Ko."
The siblings chuckled as they agreed; Amethyst and Rezza went over to pick up their siblings. As Rezza grabs her little brother, Xerxes, he cheers and hugs her with a smile. Rezza gets a quick flash of the past when she first sees Xerxes floating in a tube in the doctor's lab. It disappears soon after, and Rezza smiles at her baby brother.
Xerxes: "Big sis, smile! Happy! No bad thoughts!"
Rezza: "Heh, you are one smart baby you know that little bro." Xerxes cheer again.
Amethyst picks up Aldora, and her little baby sister hugs her and cheers, with her angel wings wrapping around Amethyst. She could only smile and was glad things turned out with her here now. She promised herself she would protect her little brother and sister no matter what. The journey to get these two to join the family...was a LONG ONE!
As the next generation of the Storm family was together, they went to their parent's room. They knock, and as they open the door, they see their father face-first on the floor.
The Storm Kids: "MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!"
Levy: "Ah, Merry Christmas, kids." Levy got up and put a shirt on, getting out of bed. Rezza went over to his father.
Rezza: "Morning dad."
Slayer: *muffled* "Morning."
Rezza: "Um, dad, why are you on the floor? Face first?" Rezza and Xerxes tilt their heads in confusion.
Slayer: ".....Your dad really likes this floor that's all."
Phoenix & Reaper trait: 'Oh we have a pretty good idea why and how!?!'
As all the ladies get up, they all begin to get dressed, with Slayer putting on a tank top as he heads downstairs with Byleth and the kids to get breakfast started. They put Aldora and Xerxes in their high chairs.
Slayer: "I'm going to go check on the gift, Floorboy asked me to prepare in advance."
Byleth: "Alright sweetie. Don't take too long; we still have to get everything ready."
Slayer: "It will be quick." Slayer gave Byleth a quick kiss on the lips as Slayer went to get ready quickly.
Sothis: 'You do know you all got so lucky!'
Byleth: 'I might have overlooked the kids not wanting to sleep in a bit longer and came right to the room. And that's not all my fault.'
Sothis: 'Terrible....absolutely terrible.'
Slayer started making his way to the door. As he began to open the door, he opened it as he saw the newest lady in his relationship.
This was Elsie Erindel, an elf. She was one of the elves fighting to protect her home and trying to stop the war with the dark elves and ogre. She is one of the more skilled elves in the village to the point she reaches the nickname Twilight.
During that time frame, Elsie forms a tight bond with Xavier, one she wasn't expecting. After the war, many elves knew how she felt about Xavier and told her to go with him, and they were always welcome there.
And so Elsie joined the relationship.
Elsie: "I'm back from the hunt." She dropped a bag of food she got.
Slayer: "Ah, that's good to hear. You know you could have slept in. Today is a very special day."
Elsie: "Couldn't I can't neglect my training? Plus I want to make sure I make a good impression on this Sheild family. I'm sure they wouldn't mind a good meal from a creature from a nice place."
Slayer: "I don't think Floorboy and his family would mind to be honest."
Elsie: "Still need to meet this so-called Floorboy and why you call this 'hero' that."
Slayer: "For a reason." He smiled. "Well, try to get some rest before they come over. I wouldn't want my ladies to be tired or anything to meet some interesting people."
Elsie: "It's fine; I have been up longer to watch to protect the elves back in the village. I'm-"
Slayer: "Elsie...go rest." Slayer gave her a look that wasn't up for debate.
Elsie went stiff as she blushed and nodded her head to the master bedroom to wash up and get some rest.
Nana: 'Well good job there. Daddy~.'Nana spoke with a smirk Slayer could tell.
Slayer:*blushing* 'O-OI! C-Can we not.'
Most of the OFA vestige was giving Slayer a smirk, which Xavier groaned before leaving the house and teleporting away to grab the gifts.
Back in the house, we find the kids doing things; Mio and Amethyst are helping Byleth with a meal to feed the family. While Rezza and Pichu were watching their little baby siblings as they played in their play bin with Bibi and the two little bunnies (Psycho-nugget & Beatbox).
While that happened, Levy, Neo, and Es were getting some outfits ready upstairs.
Levy: "Heheh, the boys are going to love these."
Es: "You trying to make them get a nosebleed in front of the kids."
Neo: *sign* "It wouldn't be the first time."
Levy: "Plus, it would be fun doing this anyway. Es I'm sure you have our man drooling over you...for...reason." Es chest got empathized. Levy gave a little pout.
Neo: *sign* "Don't be like that Levy, Hubby and I enjoy where everything is going." Neo gave Levy butt a quirk, a look that made Levy blush.
Es: "Anyway let's hope Xavier doesn't try to jump while doing the party."
Kiana was in the room on the bed reading when Elsie came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body and hair. She sat on the bed as she dried her hair off, letting out a breath of air.
Kiana: "Enjoying your time with us." Elsie looks at Kaina, who's giving her a smile.
Elsie: *sigh* "I'll admit I wasn't expecting you all to welcome me with open arms.
Especially Byleth and Neo...both of them are married to him. And having someone join after-ward...it was a shocker."
Kiana: "Yeah, it's a shock at first. But you get used to it. And don't worry if you think our friends are going to think differently of you. You'll be surprised."
Elsie: "You say that now...but I am an elf."
Kiana: "And you're dating a demi-reaper. So yeah."
Elsie: "You do have a point...." After a bit more silence. "So...ummm what should I expect of this Shield family?"
Kiana: "Well, the first two are married; one is like Levy with the whole shipping thing, and she might come off a little intense sometimes, but she means good. Also, watch out for her butt slaps."
Elsie: "She...slap people's butts?"
Kiana: "Yes, and no one...I repeat no one is safe."
Elsie: "Won't her? I don't know her....husband get mad at her slapping other people's butt?"
Kiana: "See that thing; she isn't married to Ender, yet. She married the second member of the relationship. A bunny lady who goes by Velvet."
Elsie: "And she like?"
Kiana: "The sweetest and shyest person you will ever meet outside of Sucrose. Velvet is a kind heart in her world they call Faunus; in our terms, what you're used to is demi-human."
Elsie: "Let me guess...she went through something similar to Lulu and Mio?"
Kiana: "Thankfully not fully. You are well-aware of the whole discrimination of different races." Elsie nodded her head. "It basically that in turn leads to her self-esteem issue she has underneath. But she means well and is a person who you learn to want to protect."
Elsie: "I see..."
Kiana: "Also she is Neo's best friend."
Elsie: "Eh!?!"
Kiana: "Yeah, someone as flirty as Neo and you see how dangerous she can be. Her best friend is someone as sweet as a bunny chick who is super kind."
Elsie: "Yes!!? How?!!?"
Kiana: "You can say it's a bond the two form while being from the same world; and I guess Neo most likely respects Velvet as much as she doesn't say it. And I think she finds Velvet cute."
Elsie: "With how Neo acts I still can't get a read on her."
Kiana: "Well how do you think our man and Neo work so well and bounce off perfectly with each other."
Elsie: "Heh, you got a point there."
Kiana: "After her, if I'm tracking correctly it's a lady named Felicia Hardy, also known as Black Cat."
Elsie: "And she like?"
Kiana: "Think a mix of Byleth and Neo combined."
Elsie: "That sounds...like...a handful..."
Kiana: "Well, if I had to be honest, she is probably the most mature out of all of them, and when I say she gives Byleth a run for her money, for I'll have the most powerful thigh-crushing thighs...and Neo for the most flirty and an outright sexy. I wish I was joking. She knows she is hot, knows how to use them and skill, but under it all, she acts very mature for someone you would think wouldn't."
Elsie: "I can see why she and Byleth form a friendship."
Kiana: "A friendship many of us were surprised about given how popular the two are and their history. But one we all got respect given how mature she comes off."
Elsie: "Let me guess; her main child and Byleth main child are going to be a thing in the future. From how much planning I've seen Levy been making with those kids and our kids."
Kiana: "Actually no, Byleth's main kid is Xerxes and Pichu. The main child who has feelings for Felicia is Neo's main one, Amethyst."
Elsie: "The two more flirty people in each of our family kids like each other?! Oh the amount of flirting the two will do back and forth."
Kiana: "You will be surprised; her son isn't a flirt or doesn't seem like that even if he tries I get the feeling in the future."
Elsie: "I....ugh...I cannot get a read on us sometimes."
Kiana: "Welcome to the Storm family. You get used to it. After her is one I'm pretty close to, her name is Nejire Hado."
Elsie: "What she like?"
Kiana: ".....She is babe hyper question self just lesser down only by 2, along with the most affection out of everyone there."
Elsie: "Is she now?"
Kiana: "Yeah, she also has a super kind heart and can be a little of an air-head...but deep down, she has a kind and loving heart that wants to see everyone." Kaina smiles, thinking about Nejire from Ender's world.
Elsie: "And you both are from the same world? If I'm not mistaken?"
Kiana: "Correctly; just different verses. While I was more a hit man...she is more an out right hero in her own right and does what she can to help people."
Elsie: "And she doesn't think less of you?"
Kiana: "Surprisingly no. She kind of...accepted me with open arms when she first met me..."
Elsie: "Sounds like a genuine good person."
Kiana: "They all are some more than others. If it wasn't for Velvet, I would say Nejire would be the most kind heart and nicest in that relationship, but the bunny lady takes it."
Kiana: "Oh, she has the most puffy cheeks you will ever meet. If you see her pout try to resist the urge to poke her face cheeks."
Elsie: "I'll keep that in mind."
Kiana: "Up next from who we meet would be a lady named Sable. She is a military person."
Elsie: "Ah then Byleth, Xavier, and her must get along swimmingly."
Kiana: "Actually....now I think about it, she rarely talks with either of them."
Elsie: "Really? Huh? I would think someone with some military background would enjoy talking to Xavier. Given he would know many of the things she goes through."
Kiana: "We don't know how she fully feels about Xavier; she doesn't mind him. And she seems to respect Byleth from what we know. But....how she thinks of Xavier....well..."
Elsie: "Let me guess she is different from what he does?"
Kiana: "Yeah, all of them are."
Elsie: "But they're cool with the rest of you."
Kiana: "They wish we didn't have to do it, but they come to accept it. With Xavier it's a lot more different. Given...well....how and what he does."
Elsie: *sigh* "I can't fault them......since I didn't take too kindly at first when I saw Xavier and sensed some of the stuff he did."
Kiana: "They're slowly getting better, and we're still working on the relationship with them. I will say Sable was the first we had a sour first experience with."
Elsie: "Eh?! Why?"
Kiana: "She gave a slight threat to Mio, since her main child is Thomas."
Elsie: "Oh...oh....well......um....Levy was too happy wasn't she."
Kiana: "Nope, but they seem to squash it. Let's just say we're thankful it was blown over a simple joke......that, to be honest, was meh."
Elsie: "Well hopefully we don't butt heads too much."
Kiana: "You won't have to worry about her....it's somewhat the next one you might question our friendship with."
Elsie: "How so?"
Kiana: "The next one's name is Raven; she....how do I say this...."
Elsie: "She hates Xavier doesn't she?"
Kiana: "I wouldn't say hate....more like dislike, disapprove, bash, would like to throw through several buildings, and so much more toward her relationship with Xavier."
Elsie: "Why?"
Kiana: "Past experience let's just say. She semi blames Xavier for a lot of things; to say the least. Which to be fair...wasn't babe's fault. But she pointed her anger towards him. So they have a....shaky relationship."
Elsie: "Hmph, guess I can't be too upset with her; I started out disliking our man so I have no right to judge."
Kiana: "Oh, don't worry, the two will have a lot of time in the future to bond. They get to the point where they can tolerate each other."
Elsie: "She got the guts not to be afraid of a person who can outright destroy their domain/world if he really wants."
Kiana: "Well, given, babe isn't that type of person to hurt people without reason; Xavier would have no reason to hurt that family unless given a reason to. For the simple fact he knows he is strong, he knows he can take them, but doesn't see a reason to."
Elsie: "I see...still wonder if they will ever work together or get to a middle ground where they at least are decent."
Kaina: *chuckled* "Oh don't worry, I think they will. Oh they will."
Elsie: "Hmm."
Kiana: "After her is one of the newest members to us what we learn; it is a false overseer; Rosalina."
Elsie: "False overseer?"
Kaina: "It's someone like Xavier, but instead of having what we know as a trait, it's more a person from a world/verse that reaches a level of strength that is deemed strong enough and willingly enough to be in charge of a verse. So people like me or Byleth can only get strong enough to be a false-overseer but it will take a while."
Kaina: "Most false-overseers are usually in charge of one verse or two tops. It is rare for them to go past 4 given their power and how they are. They're not allowed a lot of verses compared to 'true' overseers because they are limited in the amount of strength they have."
Elsie: "Is there any real difference between the two?"
Kaina: "Yes, a lot but we won't go too much different. One main key difference is a 'false' overseer technically doesn't have a job. They do, but they don't. They're main goal is to watch over the verses they're in charge of or verses if they fall under a 'true' overseer verses they ask them to watch over. Most to nearly all 'true' overseers are the main ones who go out into the multiverse and have to handle certain tasks; like Xavier would mainly go into different verses to hunt souls. And Ender who would go and save different people from different verses."
Kiana: "So you can say that 'False' is like semi-guard dogs for 'true' overseers."
Elsie: "Anything I should know for her?"
Kiana: *she looks around* "....Rezza wants a plushie Luma and Xerxes wants to bite one."
Elsie lets out a small laugh to hide her laugh.
Kiana: "Yeah but we don't want to risk those two trying something causing some damage. Guess you can say they took after they're father when it came to liking cute things. But that is what we know of the other ladies of Shield ladies."
Elsie: "When I think about what little you all have told me about this family. When you get down to it, we are the polar opposite. They go out of their way to help and protect others...we more..."
Kiana: "Protect each other but through less clean methods."
Elsie: "You got a point."
Kiana: "But that should be enough talking for now; we should get ready since they should be here soon or later."
Elsie nodded as she got up and went to get dressed while the others in the house got things ready. Byleth and the kids finish with most of the food while some of the other kids finish setting up different things, and Levy, well....she set up a little fun mistletoe in the house, and she giggled. Oh, she was going to have some fun with this.
Slayer soon returned with a few gifts from the Storm siblings' family, and as time went on, they all heard a knock at the door; Elsie pulled out her crossbow.
Levy: "Calm down, that's the Shield family." Elsie put down her crossbow.
Byleth went over and opened the door, and all the Shield family came in.
Coco: "We HERE!!" Levy and Coco share a hug as they cheer.
Slayer: "Glad you can make it."
Ender: "Yeah, thanks for having us."
Slayer: "Psh, it's no big-deal."
Harry: "Hello, I hope it's not too much for us to come as well."
Slayer: "Ah you must be Harry, the leader of his so-called Ten-Heroes, and best friend."
Harry: "Yes, and....wait...you call me his best friend?"
Slayer: "Yeah, what did you me expect me to take that title or something."
Harry: "Do be honest....yeah..."
Slayer: "Psh, you're his actual best friend. Since you've known him longer, I'm more his overseer and best friend. Nothing says you can have multiple best friends. Given my creator's girlfriend started out as his best friend."
Bastila: "I guess what they said, you are one hard-to-read guy, is true."
Slayer: "I'm just a special case." He gave a cheeky smile.
Deadpool: "Are we going to forget I'm here too!?! I'm spider-buddy's best friend."
Slayer: "Hope you enjoy your stay." He does a little twirl and bow. Making the other lightly chuckle.
Deadpool: "Oh ok, so just ignore the red guy in a suit, fun. Yeah awesome."
Lulu: "So are we going talk about the elephant in the room with Miss Felicia hold-"
Lily: "LULU!" A small bullet zips past everyone and tackles Lulu.
Everyone had a soft smile as they watched Lulu fail, trying to push Lily off her from one of her death hugs.
Lulu: "W-Will you let me g-go!!" Lulu had a blush on her face as she used her tail to push Lily off.
Lily: "Noooo, I haven't seen you in a while. You can't escape my hugs!!!" She was giving Lulu a cute pout, forcing her to give up trying to fight against Lily.
Lulu: "What is with you and your mom and these hugs!!?"
Lily: "You know you like them." She gave her a cheeky smile.
Lulu: ".......You're not wrong..." Lulu looks off to the side to hide her face.
Levy: "So care to tell us who these two little cute kids are!"
The Storm family all turned and saw, for one, a little girl standing close to Felicia, along with a blonde lady, holding a baby....another lady was holding the baby.
Slayer: "Sooooooo is someone going to explain when the heck Floorboy knocks someone up without inviting us to the baby shower. I feel hurt." Slayer gives a fake clutch of his heart.
Ender: "Oh, hahaha. Everyone met Mayday "May" Hardy/Shield. and Benjamin "Ben" Stacy/Shield. They are two of our new additions to the family. As well, meet Gwen Stacy. She-"
Slayer: "Another spider-man. Well, more like a spider-women."
Ender: "....Did you read my mind?"
Slayer: "No, but I can sense a few things here, and she has a Gwen Stacy look. Plus, did you forget JH, OC is dating Gwen back in AA?"
Ender: "....Would you believe me that I might have forgot..."
Slayer: "If you told me you did, yes...yes, I would." Rezza would pull on her dad's leg as she pointed to May. "Yes, sweetie."
Rezza: "Dad....I can sense two....two traits as well."
All the Storms: 'She noticed too, huh?!?'
May got closer to Felicia and wasn't too afraid, but her spider-sense gave her a mixed signal. For one, thanks to her also having OFA in her body along with mixing with her spider-sense, it has heightened her senses. And one thing it was warning her about Rezza.
Even with Rezza wearing a backlet, her natural instincts are like a natural predator hunting her. The signal told her this child was just like her. But put her on high alert. May can see two giant spirits who are clearly being caged a bit, but the massive energy coming off them surrounds Rezza.
So this was Rezza...the person she was 'designed' to 'kill.' Even though May had no plan and thought about it...sensing her traits....she understood what her dad was talking about; the Storms ain't no joke.
For Rezza, she was surprised; it was unusual to see another child like her, another child with two traits. And given her age, from the look at it, it was easy to tell she might have a similar story to her. An experiment? Possibly?
And the trait she has in her....one light and one dark. But something weird is going on with her trait energy? They're clashing? Rezza's eyes glow as she sees two different energies swirling around May, constantly trying to overtake the other. It seems the light trait was the dominant trait for her.
Which is odd? Despite Rezza's two traits' popularity, they had a better balance in her body, so nothing went wrong. There will be points when one trait dominates the other. Most of the time, it is a good mix....this child....it's...strange?
Slayer noticed it, too; he had a feeling whoever was 'working' on this...clearly wasn't too bright or made a few mistakes. How dominant the light trait was....it was like it was overwhelming...the dark trait is putting up a fight, but it's not nearly enough energy. Well, at least Slayer can say the person wasn't nearly as dangerous as the doctor from his sister branch.
May was clearly either one or two things; it was the only one created, and it was just the go-to one. Or she was the one out of all the 'experiments' they saw who was the first to awake and work.
Hard to say; Xavier will have to ask Ender later to explain her story.
Rezza: "Oh....I'm sorry."
May: "Hmm?"
Rezza: "You are probably a little worried, or I might be scared of you. I get that a lot with someone who can sense inside me. But umm...well...." Rezza steps out and holds her hand out. "Name Rezza Storm. It's ok. We are the same. You can sense it too; the two traits. We might be a little different, but we are the same. It's nice to meet you, May Shield."
May stepped forward and looked at Rezza's hand; she slowly went to take Rezza's hand, and once she shook it, she was a little surprised by the energy she was feeling. It was different; the two traits inside Rezza, she could see an outline of them, and they stood before bowing to May as a nod to her traits. Once it disappears as soon as they appear. May smile.
May: "It's nice to meet you, Rezza." The adults in the room smile. What surprised the Storm next was May active her two traits: the angel and dark angel traits.
Kana: "Well that answers that question."
Rezza was a little surprised at first before she smiled and let out a small energy wave around her of her two traits inside her (she was wearing a bracelet, so she couldn't activate much of their power).
Slayer: 'Well, it looks like Rezza made a new friend that she will get along with.'
Coco: "By the way....um...who is THIS!!?!" She points to Nero and Elsie.
Elsie: "I should introduce myself; I'm Elsie Erindel. I am an elf from Nanana village in the ether forest of this world."
Raven: "Ether forest?"
Slayer: "Long story."
Nero: "Nero....Nero Storm." Nero got behind Kana a bit as she spoke.
Kana: "Sis, we told you they're nice people." Nero's head pops out a bit before heading back behind Kana.
Es: "Give her time she'll come around."
Velvet: "I'm sure."
Byleth went over to Felicia and Gwen with the two babies in arms.
Byleth: "It's good to see you again, Felicia; everything has been going well."
Felicia: "Well, let's just say as good as they can be, and man, do we have stories to tell you."
Byleth: "I bet." She smiled.
While the two look at each other, the four babies in the arms of the mothers all look at each other. Xerxes and Ben made eye contact; when Ben looked at Xerxes, he didn't feel anything and was about to make baby noises.
But then, as they went to wave, Ben saw a looming shadow slowly forming behind Xerxes. Velvet brought Amy close to Xerxes while the two babies cheered and did a fist bump. The shadow-like creature dipped its head close to Amy and went around her, even though Amy was reacting like she couldn't see it.
Ben started to cry, surprising the Storm family, as Gwen tried calming him down.
Gwen: "There, there it's ok Ben it-"
Ben activated his trait before anyone could say anything, and it wrapped itself and Amy. The next thing they saw was Ben zip across the room with Amy. Even though he was crying, his wing was still blocking his sister, protecting her.
Slayer: 'He has OFA!?! So I knew I sensed something else in that baby. I also sense something Storm related.'
Reaper Trait: 'The stupid angel clearly tried to copy a Storm seal and didn't understand what goes behind it. He's lucky the seal held up decently and you probably wanted to fix that before the baby hurt itself. And we going have to take the kid from him.'Reaper chuckled inside.
Slayer: 'I'll fix the seal. *groan* Got damn Spider can you not try something as ballsy as our seals without one of us around. You are going to risk the safety of your kid. Thankfully he only used a lvl 1 seal and didn't try any of the advance or multi layer seals. Still surprised he was able to activate it.'
Izuku: 'Yeah, but he seems to activate it by accidently but I guess he did it more to protect his sister.'
Kudou: 'I guess that the spider protective genes in him. But what made you think he wanted to activate both his power?'
Bruce: 'It had to be Xerxes; he possibly sensed the reaper trait forming a bit.'
En: 'How? Doesn't Xerxes have the bracelet on to surpass the trait.'
Xavier: 'It seems like OFA amplifies his trait and must have heightened senses allowing him to see something that made him worried.'
Ender: "Hey, little guy, it's ok. Nothing is going to happen. You're ok." Ben pointed over to Xerxes as he continued to cry and keep his wings open, not to let Amy pass.
Amy: "B-Ben."
While Gwen was about to pick up Ben and hope to calm him down, everyone saw another set of angel wings and Ben calming down; white feathers slowly fell around Ben as he looked surprised and wasn't expecting to seem...so calm.
The next thing he saw across from him was Aldora chewing on her toy and looking at him.
Aldora: "Protected!! Amy! Shadow!! Want Amy...save! C-Care about...cute bunny!" Aldora cheered.
Ben was confused at first before he felt a hand on his head rubbing it; he saw a lady in pure golden light smiling at her. Before disappearing back into Aldora, who smile at him before saying,
Aldora: "Strong baby brother!!" Pointed to Ben and cheered.
The light died down as Ben realized he was back in the living room and saw Xerxes in front of him with his devil tail swaying behind him. he saw the shadow-like creature forming behind Xerxes again as it leaned over Xerxes, looking down at Ben. At first, Ben's spider sense was sending a warning. As he was about to summon his angel trait, Ben stopped himself as he wanted to see what happened first...he waited....the shadow creature continued to look at him, turning its head from side to side, scanning Ben. It would go around the little baby before going back to Xerxes.
Once the shadow-like creature returned to Xerxes, it would do one look back at Ben before using the lingering shadow and headpat the little Shield baby and returning to Xerxes.
As everything seems to calm down, everyone waits to see what's going to happen. Between Xerxes and Ben. And then;
Xerxes: "BEN-BEN!!"
Ben: ".....XE!!!!"
The two babies cheer, making all the adults happy. Soon, the other two babies claw over to the two boys' babies. As Amy and Aldora both cheer, all four babies cheer together.
Levy and Coco were in the background on the floor, passed out from the cuteness, while a few adults had their hearts clenched from the cuteness.
Kana: "Seems things calm down...any reason what just happened."
Nero: "Baby Shield....sense baby brother trait....was scared....didn't want to trust...wanted to protect older sister."
Rezza: "Basically, the new baby from the Shield family. His angel trait combined with another power source for him felt baby bro reaper trait, and given the normal energy it's given off, he felt the will to protect his sister since he wasn't used to it being so close to his sister."
Kana: "Interesting. Guess that uncle and his mom hero like side wanting to save and protect others."
Rezza: "The interesting part was...." Rezza looks at her little sister, Aldora.
What confused her for a few seconds was that she felt her sister use her trait, but it felt different? Rezza was recommended by her uncle Zero to do some research or gain some information on traits that she should have some knowledge of, given she will, in the future, run into more trait users and, like her dad, be skilled in different things so she has a chance.
And, of course, besides traits in her family, she has been reading up on her uncle's family traits; the angel trait given to her little sister also has it. And from what she read up on and asked her family, the angel trait has no illusions type powers. It uses feathers to cover the view of its foe to allow it to cover itself in light to dodge an attack. But illusions?
Aldora hasn't shown signs of having the Sharingan in her, unlike her baby brother, did...did Aldora's genes cause a slight change in the angel trait because of Storm's genes.
Rezza felt someone tug on her sleeve? Turning her head, she saw it was Ashley. Rezza smiled at Ashley, who was hiding her face behind her head.
Ashley: "Merry....Christmas."
Rezza: "Merry Christmas. Awww what the cute dark magician of the Shield family wants with a poor grim reaper like me."
Ashley: "C-C-Cute...." Ashley covers her face more with her hood, making Rezza chuckle.
Rezza: "Sorry, sorry I didn't mean to tease you. Just wanted to have some fun. Given we've been friends and everything. Don't worry, I won't go too far with my teasing."
Ashley: *pout* "....Meanie."
Rezza: "Hey, don't be like that." Rezza would, with a simple two-finger, poke her dad at her a few times in the past, Ashley, making her look up and see Rezza smile at her. "I'll only do it to you so I can show you how special you are to me, ok dark magician girl."
Ashley had a stream coming out of her head and wasn't expecting that;
somewhere in the Storm domain in most worlds, when Ashley's emotions become unstable or a surprise one, it would cause an effect somewhere in the world. Still, after the fight between Xavier and Allen, the Storm world has several barriers and safety nets, ensuring the domain can contain powerful creatures and more. This way, they wouldn't have something happening.
The moment Ashley's emotions tipped a bit, it would have caused an earthquake in the world, but because of the energy in the domain, it could hold it down to just a crack in the mountain that only a bit of boulder fell over.
In the Storm household, Levy and Coco shook Xavier and Ender, watching Rezza and Ashley talk and everything.
Raven: 'Strange? Ashley had a sudden burst of emotion? But I didn't feel anything crazy? Was able to control it? Or did that reaper do something to it?'
Xavier: "Can I please stop getting shaken!?!" Levy let go of her man as he shook his head to get his bearings. Same for Ender.
Ender: *cough* "Um, Thomas." Thomas looked at his dad. "You want to show the Storm family something."
Thomas: "Oh um....right." The Strom family look confused? Thomas coughed a bit before focusing; as slowly, cold, misty air began to flow off Thomas, the other's eyes widened, and slowly, a little ice wolf-like design logo formed in his hand. He opens it and shows it to everyone. "Um...I...want...to give this to you...Mio...Merry Christmas." Thomas had a blush.
The next thing he saw was Mio zipping across the small distance she had to make up and tackle in a loving hug, rubbing her face against Thomas and kissing his cheek. Making him go nuclear.
Mio: "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You got a quirk! You got a quirk! You got a quirk!! That's awesome to hear! We! Now I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!" She continued to rub her face cheek against his cheek.
Thomas was screaming internally while Lulu smiled and thought of something.
Lulu: 'Ice, huh? That's interesting....look like my siblings talking with Thomas is going to be even more fun.'
Xavier: *rubs Thomas's head and smiles at him* "Congrats, little guy. I'm happy for you."
Thomas: "Thank you Uncle Slayer." Xavier went over to Ender and whispered in his ear.
Xavier: "Is this why you text me a few days ago to prepare another gift and seal."
Ender: "Yeah, I know it sounds like a lot. I hope it wasn't a big deal."
Xavier: "Nah, the spider thing you asked took me a minute. Thankfully, you sent us some samples of your blood; Lono and Zero were able to make it work. Just know we had to separate OFA. You couldn't risk it doing something to his body, given you can't pass it unless you had a child...even though. I would like to know the story behind those two." His eyes darted over to Ben and May.
Ender: "I'll tell you a little later; but there's something else I would like you to do with May later. It's the thing I ask you over the phone. I already talked to Felicia about it and we agree on it."
Xavier: "Sure. I can do that just pull me and Byleth."
Ender: "By the way....have you found anyone to pass OFA onto? We did talk about it in the past."
Xavier: "Sadly, I still need to give it some thought. Learn that OFA has been mixing with my reaper trait, so it has some....lingering feelings and side effects from the trait. So I need to give some more thoughts...*sigh* having a hard time choosing who to pass it on to."
Ender: "You really don't see yourself with the quirk."
Xavier: "David....I'm not a hero....never was....never will....this quirk has no right to be in someone like me....not with everything I did..." Xavier looks down before perking back up and making a soft smile. "It's only right that this quirk goes to people who deserve it. After all, it's like you said; someone with my view is the wrong way of thinking as a hero."
Xavier walked past Ender, who adopted a slightly sad look, looking back at Xavier as well, with the other OFA past user looking at Xavier with a look of sadness and pity.
Ender: 'One day Xavier......one day Slayer I'm going to understand you better and help you....'
Xavier: "Oh, what took you so long to propose to Felicia." Xavier cracks a smirk behind his shoulder, with all the Storm family outside of Byleth looking at David first, then over to Felicia down to her ringer.
Felicia would then chuckle and raise her hand, showing off the ring. Levy ran over, hugged Black Cat, and congratulated her, with Xavier teleporting and patting David back with a smile.
Ganyu: "Was this the thing you told us about Byleth about the Shield family surprise."
Byleth: "Yep, and..." She looks at the rest of the family, talking and congratulating Felicia. "I'm happy he finally proposed to her and she said yes."
Xavier: "Oh, by the way, David, watch out."
David: "Eh?" David got put in a headlock by Nagant, who had a sinister smile on her face.
Nagant: "While I'm happy you propose...but...where Nejire ring at, huh?"
David: "EH!? Why am I getting attacked?!" David's spider sense went off, and he looked at Neo, smiling at him and cracking her knuckles. "Wait, hang on!-"
Neo: *sign* "No Velvel ring, we going have to talk about this Floorboy. You know better."
David: "Harry help me!" Harry and Deadpool both were missing and were somewhere else now. "EH!?! Yo Slayer get your lad-"
Slayer was hiding behind Levy who was behind Coco, waving bye-bye to him.
David: "YOU ALL ARE TRAITORS!!!"
For the next few minutes, David had to tussle with Kiana and Neo for a bit; he knew he was stronger than them, but for some reason, they were putting up much more of a fight than he expected!! Then he remembers....who they handle on a regular....Xavier....
After a bit, he could overpower them. In the middle of the tussle, he stopped and noticed something on Neo's finger....
David: "Wait...is that a ring?!?!"
Now it was time for all the Shield family heads to snap to Neo as they saw her hand and the ring on her finger.
Xavier: "Ah...right. I proposed to Neo when I came back."
Neo was about to write on a sign before she was tackled into a bone-crushing hug by both Velvet and Coco!
Velvet & Coco: "OUR GIRL IS GETTING MARRIED! TEAM RWBY VERSE RULES!!!"
Neo: 'While I do enjoy having two sexy hot hotties hugging me....I can't freaking breath!!'
Velvet: "I'm so, so, so happy for you!!! You're getting married!! When is the wedding!?! What time!?! Can I be the maid of honor?! Oh, Oh, oh can Amethyst and Rachel be the ring bearers!?! What type of dress-"
Xavier: *blinks several times* "You know I should expect something out of Velvet when Neo gets married....but this....I'm going to be honest...I'm shocked for once."
Coco: "Breath honey-bun. Breath." She rubs Velvet's back, who blushes as she rubs the back of her head.
Zero: "We might as well get this party going finally."
Everyone cheers; we go to everyone eating while many people are talking. Xavier and Zero are talking with David about a few things and about something that happened during the whole stuff with Macy and Ben.
Zero: "Something is not right..."
Xavier: "You're thinking as well, huh?"
Zero: "Yeah, the fact she has two traits....but it's the two traits she has..."
Xavier: "And it is not normal for someone in verse to know to make an overseer child, and the information and DNA you need don't match up. There is something more going on there."
David: "I'm still a little confused? Are you saying someone outside the verse gave information to my villain about the child to make one."
Xavier: "As of right now; I'll say most likely. Only a select verse is allowed to know about overseers and what we do. But it's who could be after you? I already got rid of the one group of overseers who had beef with you and; none of them are stupid enough to try something without alerting us. Still a few missing pieces."
Zero: "I'm more curious about how this person got this information....the doctor had to go through many, and we mean many failed experiments before he got Rezza and Xerxes. And how you explain it. They most likely went the same route...just...."
Xavier: "Not as smart and didn't do their homework correctly."
David: "Explain?"
Xavier: "Simple...you know better than anyone....you're not a bad dude. You never kill anyone."
David: "And I don't plan too."
Zero: "The clear difference is this person who gave the information and used both you and Black-cat DNA forgot you are both our heroes. Your natural choice is to save someone. Not to kill; save first, win later. So both your kids' genes cling to that along with the trait."
Xavier: "If I had to guess correctly, the person expected the dark trait to be the main trait; like Rezza might be part phoenix and reaper; her dominant side everyone knows her for is my trait, the reaper trait."
Zero: "So the idiot clearly was only viewing the project through their eyes and not through a Shield eyes."
Xavier: "Unlike Rezza's mother and me, while yes, Kiki is a phoenix and is more heroic-like and sometimes helps humanity. She isn't above killing; she has done it, given how many have come for her life, given her trait and what it can do. And you already know me...the doctor overlooked one key piece."
Zero: "How much of a family person we are."
David: "So you're saying these people aren't viewing it from our eyes but their own."
Xavier: "Bingo...Still...there's something in the back of my mind that just irks me."
David: "And that is?"
Xavier: "...Don't worry about it, it's nothing too important." Xavier begins to think, 'He wouldn't be that foolish right? I know he was upset after killing the blade domain and losing his hold on another domain under his control. But Gednis wouldn't risk it...he knows he would have a watchful eye on him. sh*t...was Azel right about that targeting David because of me....*sigh*....'
Xavier: "Also..." David looked confused; his spider-sense went off, and as he moved his head, he still got a chop to his head.
David: "OW!?! What the heck was that for!?!"
Xavier: "You idiot, you tried one of our seals and didn't even tell us. Are you trying to risk your family's safety?"
David: "I was trying to make my son, oh I don't you KNOW, HURT HIMSELF with OFA. I would like my son not to blow off one of his body parts."
Zero: "Well, you got lucky the seal was a level one, and he seemed to only activate it out of protection. Because you could risk your son's life with your seal." A few close-faced adults of the Shield branch went a little pale.
David: "I..."
Xavier: *pinch his nose* "Look, I understand what you were trying. But for the love of god, do not try something you have NO EXPERIENCE on without one of us near or there. The Storm techniques aren't something you just copy; it is like saying I can suddenly copy your tech from your world without learning what it's made up of and use the same stuff as it. Even though I never work on it or even build it. Does it make sense for you, floor boy?"
David: *nodded his head*
Xavier: "Are techniques are made curtains ways for reasons they can't be copied. Don't forget why people want my branch and what we can do. If the seals were easy to copy we wouldn't have a target on our back."
David: "Ok...can you fix it?"
Zero: "Already did." They turn to see Zero with a golden magic seal with some runes on it pointing towards Ben. At first, Ben got worried, but he was covered in a golden glow that only tickled. The light dies down, and Zero calms down his aura. "There, the seal should hold better up. I even fixed the seal to allow him to use OFA, but very rarely, if the emotion is for protection, he can activate it. But if they're an ounce of sadness or anything else, OFA won't activate."
Zero: "The seal can't be broken unless by us, including you, David. Can't risk you doing something stupid and undoing the seal and something happening. Sorry, but I still value this branch's safety along with my family."
Xavier: "Next time you try anything from my branch, PLEASE let one of us know. I would like not to hear how we accidentally seal off a child or something." David and they nodded.
David: "So...um...did the purpose go with Neo? What was her reaction."
Xavier: "Yes." He cracked a cheeky smile at David.
David: "That didn't answer the question!!"
Over with the kids, We see Ben and Aldora clapping and laughing with Bibi, who was a ball bouncing back and forth with the other two babies, Amy and Xerxes, both playing with the two bunnies Xerxes and summon now; as she having them tug on her carrot plushie. (not too hard, of course, given their strength). Gwen is smiling, looking at her son happily with the other babies.
Byleth: "It's something isn't it." Gwen turned her head and saw Byleth walking over to the couch and putting her arms on it.
Gwen: "Heh, yeah...after everything that happened, I wasn't expecting to have, you know...a kid...and all of this...it's something."
Byleth: "Heh, I know. From Coco and them it wasn't easy to get at first easy. I don't blame you. But you'll slowly get in the groove of it. And you are going to see so many excellent moments with not just your son but the other kids."
Gwen: "Yeah, thanks. But what about you? I heard you have been quite a lot; I'll say nearly double the crap I've been through."
Byleth: "I'll admit at first...it was something. Learning what I'll see Xavier be against, having all the crap we dealt with over the course the past 2-3 years. It....was something...but. When I look at his ring; and then see kids..." Byleth smile. "It tells me all that I went through was worth it." Gwen smiles, looking up at Byleth.
Over by the other kids;
May: "So....you have a reaper and a phoenix inside you."
Rezza: "Yep, as much as the two brickers; they'll put their differences aside and come to a middle ground for my safety and protect me."
May: "But...doesn't the dark trait...you know....give you nightmares?"
Rezza: "Yeah, it's not as bad as my dad's nightmares but I get them so often. It comes with the trait. What your dad says 'comes great power, comes great responsibility.' Or something like that."
May: "Yes, it is something I remember for some reason even when I was created."
Rezza: "Well for us it more; come great power-"
Reaper trait: 'Comes great booty thicc waifu's.'The reaper trait got wack over the head. 'OW!'
Rezza: "*ahem* Comes with a greater cost for us. As powerful as we are, it cost us greatly. But to be honest, this pain is nothing compared to what my siblings and everyone else in my family has gone through. I don't mind the nightmare, it's a burden I'm willing to make to help gain strength to protect those I care for."
Rezza smiles, which, in turn, May smiles at as well. "What about you? I notice you have the angel trait like your dad and the dark angel trait? Is that from your mom?"
May: *shook her head* "No, I don't know how the dark trait comes from...it's strange to be honest. I wanted to ask that...so your mom is another domain?"
Rezza: "Yep."
May: "But your mom is also in this domain?"
Rezza: "Yep."
May: "How does that work?"
Rezza: "So my trait is part of me; is from our sister branch, aka my mom branch, and she actually is not with my dad because, well....her and dad aren't a couple."
May: "Really? Why?"
Rezza: "No reason. They aren't together, they don't have feelings for each other. As much of a tease the two can be they respect the others feelings and I still go over and spend time in that domain for a bit. It is a respectful relationship. They both love me and understand why I mainly stay over here."
May: "That's good to hear."
Rezza: "It is also three of my mom's DNA that's inside is also over here."
May: "That's sure...is something."
Rezza: "What about you? How is it with your two traits inside you?"
May: "I...to be honest my two traits...they are always fighting."
Rezza: "Like in a good way? Do they fight to protect you?"
May: "It's more...they fight over who will be the dominant trait...it's been difficult for me lately given the side effect of my dark trait. I can feel they will never come to a middle ground."
Reaper trait: 'It might be because of how she was made; the person might not fully understand how traits work given they weren't from a domain that has them as the base ruler.'
Rezza: "Well I'm sure things will work out for you and these traits."
May: "Thank you."
Amethyst: "So how things have been with you and your family...given now you have two new members."
Christopher: "Well it's been something...I also have been getting better with my quirk. There's that."
Amethyst: "That's cool."
Amethyst (Crimson): "Awww, you're trying to make a top impression on another element user in the family." She smirks.
Amethyst: 'Crimson!!!!'
Christopher: "Um...well .....I do want some good impression on...you..."
Christopher rubs his cheek.
Amethyst: 'Uh.....Uhh....'
Amethyst (Crimson): "Awww look at you being such a charmer. Careful now, Kitty, you might have two people catching feelings for you."
Christopher: "Two? Who's the second?"
Amethyst: 'Crimson what are you doing?!?!'
Amethyst (Crimson): "Awww, you forgot about Amethyst's partner. What you didn't think of being a chance you might have a second person to catch feelings for you. I share some of the same feelings as Amethyst."
Christopher: "Um...well...well...."
Amethyst (Crimson): "It's ok...I can say...we both find you very cute." She pokes the two-finger on his forehead before getting up and walking away, leaving Christopher blushing hard.
Amethyst: 'Crimson what the heck was that!?! What were you doing?!'
Crimson: 'Just having a little fun, just like mommy Neo. After all, why wouldn't I have fun with you, or should I say our crush.'
Amethyst: 'I...I...Crimson!!?!'
Crimson chuckled as Amethyst tried to say something about Christopher and her feelings.
As the Holiday party continues, a few more people show up, most of the ten keys, with Atlaus and Lucy for two as an example. Harry and Gyno made eye contact, and the two only nodded at each other. Lucy and Altuas saw Raven and were about to rush over to her but were pulled and stopped by Lono and Enka as they got pulled away.
The next big thing that happened was Slayer and Ender set up a table with many of the ladies gathering around before the two sat across each other and rolled one of their arm sleeves up.
Slayer: "We should settle this?"
Ender: "I don't mind seeing who is stronger, even though we both know this is going to go."
They were about to do an arm-wrestling match as they clapped their hands against one another with both giving a brotherly nod, Felicia being the person who was hand on top, and once she let go, she said begin.
Ender slams Slayer's arm down easily and gets the victory.
Ender: "I WON!!!!"
Slayer: "Tch, lucky."
Coco: "Awww, don't be upset. We all knew the result- good going bun." She slapped Ender's butt.
Byleth: "How about you two go again."
Ender: "I don't see why not? Time goes 2-0."
Byleth: "I wouldn't be so sure."
Ender: "Why?"
Byleth: "Watch."
The two switched arms, but this time, Byleth's hand was the one who was holding them, and she removed her hand and said Begin. This time, Xavier slammed David's hand down twice as hard, popped his arm shoulder out a bit, popped him in the air, and cracked the table.
Many were a little surprised.
Xavier: *smirk* "I win."
Byleth: "That's why."
Kiana: "Ah, so whoever man or lady is the one holding, they win."
Nejire: "So what if one of each side was holding onto their fist?"
Ganyu: "I get the feeling they both would literally not budge at all."
After patting him on his back, Xavier helps pop Ender's shoulder back into place.
Xavier: "We can have you ladies go against one another. That way, it would be a little more fair, given Floorboy and I both kind of got massive power-ups."
Coco: "We should also spice it up."
Xavier: "Uh oh."
Coco: "Oh you like this. Who-ever side loses that side has to wear a maid outfit for a day."
Nana: 'Oh she's trying to get you killed.'
Banjo: 'Just think about it...all your ladies in maid outfits.'
Slayer thought about it....and he was innering screaming thinking about all his ladies in maid outfits.
Byleth: "That seems fun."
Ganyu: "Oh boy."
Coco: "I knew you would agree on this!! Let's do this."
First up was Velvet and Sucrose, the two shyest people. Both sat, put their arms on the table, and clapped their hands together.
Xavier: "Ready." Both girls nodded. "Begin."
With both of them beginning to overpower the Shield family, I was slightly surprised with how Sucrose could hold her own, even though, in the end, Velvet won. Coco hugged Velvet and slapped Velvet's butt, making her blush.
Xavier: "It was a good try, good job." he headpated Sucrose who blushed and smiled.
Next up was Velvet vs. Neo.
Coco: "This is going to be interesting."
Neo gave Velvet a good luck nod, and Velvet smiled and nodded back before they put their arm together and got ready for the arm-wrestling match.
Xavier: "Begin."
The two try to overpower the other, with Neo leading at first and few thinking Neo might win. But slowly, Velvet's arms gave a slight bulge, showing a bit of her strength, and she was gradually able to come back and beat Neo.
Coco: "Let's go Honey-bun!!"
Nejire: "2-0!!"
Felicia: "At this rate Velvet might be able to take us far."
Neo hugged Xavier with a cute pout; she was a little upset she had lost, but Xavier reassured her it would be okay.
Next up was Levy and Velvet.
Coco: "Sorry, sis, but I'm going with my honey-bun. I hope you understand."
Levy: *smile* "Oh I understand...and I hope you understand what's coming next."
The two ladies put their arms on the table and got ready. Once they gave the other the go-ahead, they were prepared.
Xavier: "Begin."
Levy: "For this Lost!"
Levy surprised the others with her getting the jump on Velvet and quickly beating Velvet.
Levy got up and high-fived the ladies of the Storm family.
Coco: "Okay...wasn't expecting that. Might have slightly underestimated my sister."
Xavier: 'Guess forgot to tell them, she man hand dragon slayers, powerful demons, plus Erza on a regular back in her home verse. And have to tussle with a demi-reaper on a regular basis.'
Next was Coco vs. Levy; the two shook hands and smiled competitively before taking a seat.
Coco; "No hard feeling, okay, sis."
Levy: "Agreed."
They put their hands together and got ready.
Coco: "Sorry, but I got revenge for my wife."
Levy: "I understand but I think you forget who I'm dating."
Coco: "Don't forget my man." The two smirk.
Xavier: "Begin."
Coco looked like she was winning at first, and it seemed she would take it, but then Levy's pupils went pure white as she turned it around and won the match.
Levy: "I won!!" She cheered as she hugged Coco.
Coco: "Gotta admit I underestimate you sis."
Levy: "Heheh. You almost had me there."
Coco: "Yeah, good work." She slapped Levy's butt.
Levy: *blush* "Eep!"
Elsie: "That's a regular thing she does...a lot..."
Xavier: "You get used to....sometimes." He looks away, blushing.
Thomas: "I'm surprised by your mother's strength. I knew your family was strong but your mommy is a lot stronger than I thought."
Mio: "Oh Yeah....mommy is..." Mio remembers the one time she went with her mom to her verse, and she saw Levy fighting and tussling with a full Iron-shadow cloak Gajeel after an incident in the guild. "She's been working on her physical strength, something about topping dad, whatever that means."
Up next for the arm-westlings for the ladies were Levy vs. Sable. Sable said nothing but nodded her head; with Levy cracking her shoulder and a very forceful smile on her face, the Storm family all knew something.
Xavier: 'Wait....is LEVY still holding that last year Christmas stupid joke.'
The two put their arm on the table and clap their hands together.
Levy: "No hard feeling okay..."
Sable: "Okay?"
Xavier: "Ender....prepare the mat."
Ender: "Why?"
Xavier: "Just do it."
After a bit, Xavier said to begin, and the most shocking result of the evening was Levy slamming Sable's arm down before she had a chance to react and cracking the table. Levy had a stream coming out of her mouth and a smile.
The Storm family were all hiding behind Sucrose and Ganyu for protection.
Xavier: 'I'm slightly excited and scared for my life.'
All-Might: 'And here I thought you getting nearly dominant by the pink-brown lady chick was something. Now.....well, prepare yourself for the bookworm to top you.'
Xavier: 'I really need to stop letting my girls spend time with Ender ladies. They are really bad influences.'
Levy: "Sorry about that... now we even."
Sable: *rubbing her shoulder* "I'll make a note next time....watch out for the quiet ones."
Xavier: "The Storm family....can be very petty. We don't forget." Xavier smiled at Ender, who suddenly got a shiver down his spine. Trying to remember any event that happened in the past year between the two.
Coco: "You know I wasn't expecting these results....But it is not over yet! Go get them, girl!" She slapped Nejire's butt.
Nejire: "I got this, I got this. I got this." Nejire pumps herself up. As she sat down, she saw Kaina take Levy's seat instead.
Coco: "Hey what happened with Levy? Shouldn't be going?"
Kiana: "Well..." They all look at Levy, who is now in a corner, knocked out?!?!
Velvet: "What happened!?!"
Xavier & Byleth: "Neo happens."
Kiana: "Will just chalk it to win for you all. Beside...." Kiana smiles. "Don't you want to see where we match up with each other. We are from the same universe."
Nejire: "I got this, I got this, I got this."
Lily: "Go, Mommy!" said Lily, hugging Lulu from behind, rooting for her mom.
Lulu: "You got this mom!!"
Both ladies put their arms on the table and hands together as they nodded and wished each other the best of luck.
Xavier: "Begin."
Nejire and Nagant begin to force the other arm down; Nejire puffs her cheeks as she overpowers Kiana, who is smiling at Nejire before she starts to get a little more serious and turns the table. Nejire tries her hardest,,, and Kaina puts Nejire's arm down with a light tap.
Nejire: "Awww man." She pout
Nagant: "Hey, don't be like that, you almost had me. Good job." Nagant shakes Nejire's hand, who hugs her after surprising Nagant at first. But she hugged back.
Up next was Nagant vs. Felicia.
Felicia: "I think it's time for our comeback; sorry, ladies, but we're taking this one."
Kiana: "Heh, maybe. But we're going to put up a fight first."
Felicia: "Bring it, Xavier sexy waifu."
The two got ready, and the moment they said, the two began to try to overpower the others in the background cheering for the ladies; it pretty evenly matched, but it slowly became more to Felicia's favor as she had a smirk on her face, and got the victory.
Felicia: "I win."
Kiana: "Yep, congrats." The two shake hands and smile at each other.
After Kiana got up, Es decided to go next and took a seat.
Byleth: "Oh...oh f*ck."
Felicia: "Don't worry, Byleth your next."
Xavier: "Es....don't break Felicia arm."
Sucrose: "Please.....don't."
Levy: "I would like not to rush anyone to hospital."
Mika & Kayla: "We are right here you know."
Ender: "Y'all underestimate Felicia."
Xavier: "No we're not."
Sucrose: "It...Es...she...um.....well...."
Xavier remembers his fight with Es when they first met....
Xavier: 'As hot she is....I thought she was going to break my damn ribs...'
The two ladies put their hands together, and they got ready. And on the queue begin, Felicia begins to bring her arm down....but.....Es...didn't move. The Shield family blinks. They weren't expecting this....Felicia was by far outside of Gwen, and David was the strongest. And....Es arm hasn't moved once!?!
Sucrose: "Slowly Es...Slowly."
Es would slowly bring Felicia's hand down while being very careful, winning soundly. Everyone that wasn't the Storm family blinked, with Xerxes just taking a sip of his drink.
Xavier: "Yeahhhh, I guess you all don't know how strong Es is."
Velvet: "I....huh!?!"
Raven: "I know she is strong, but to not break a sweat...."
Es: "I don't see the big deal, I'm not that strong."
Levy: "Es, do we have to mention the time you literally broke Nagant's rifle in training!?!"
Nejire: "EH!?!"
Byleth: "Oh the time you carried all of us with ease and ran miles with all on your back."
Jean: "She did what!?!"
Xavier: "Or we can just bring up your sword."
David: "Is there something special about her sword?"
Xavier: "Es, if you can please."
Es: "Sure." She summoned her sword and handed it to David, who opened his hand, and before he knew it, he was falling to the ground.
Coco: "Holy sh-" Levy quickly covers her mouth.
David: "How....heavy....is...this thing!" David tried to lift it up slightly before falling back to the ground.
Byleth: "Es is the only one who can lift that thing."
Es: "It's not that heavy."
Xavier: "CAP! I can't even pick it up and that's saying something."
Levy: "Es sword...is...well....how do we explain this...."
Xavier: "To put in your all terms in the simplest way, think of it as a condensed aura that has been formed for over decades and is created to cut it. Her sword is basically made from the thing that makes her world go. And MAN is it heavy."
David: "And none of you can lift it!?!"
Storm family: *sign* "Nope!"
Coco: "Okay...so we got our work cut out for us!?! But we got this! It is not over! We have a chance-"
Es would sweep the rest of the ladies, and thankfully, she didn't injure anyone.
Ender was most surprised as he blinked....he was expecting Felicia to get through everyone else....he had no idea about Es at all!?! He then felt a hand on his shoulder and saw it was Slayer, who gave him a thumbs up.
Basically, RIP, brother.
Ender will have his work cut out for him in a few days.
Amethyst: "You all should wear a butler and maid outfit since you all lost too." Amethyst gave a sly smirk at Christopher and them.
Rachel: "Oh, don't worry, we'll get you back next time."
Lulu: "You all keep underestimating us and forget who you are all up against; you better bring your A game." She smirks, putting her arm on her sister's shoulder.
Thomas: "Don't underestimate us, our parents are top heroes. You know that when you pull you underestimate us that when we take victory."
Mio: "Sorry Thom-Thom but there's one issue there."
Thomas: "And that is?"
Pichu: "You are all up against a family who are skilled in many ways and learn to counter things throw everything at us." Pichu does a cross-arm bow and smiles. "We are everyone's worst match-up, no matter what."
All the Storm kids smiled as they radiated their respectful aura and confidence.
Christopher: "We're going to surprise you all; watch us."
The Shield kids radiate off their respectful energy as the two energy clash with dragon-like silhouettes behind the Storms and a Lion behind the Shield.
Rezza: "Heheh, I wouldn't say we underestimate you...it's we know many things you'll forget about one key factor....who our dad is and what he knows, can do, and what he taught us." Rezza then walks up and in front of her siblings with a smile she rarely has. "You all forget one key factor with this family: you give us too much prep time; we are anyone's worst nightmare. Don't forget a Will of a Storm can rip through even the strongest Shield."
Rezza let out an intense aura that she was showing the Storm kids. It wasn't no joke; the Shield kids didn't want to back down, but her aura overwhelmed them.
May: "And the same can be said for a Shield. A Shield can weather any Storm thrown at us." May surprises the other by stepping before her siblings with her aura flowing off her. "We have our own surprise. Don't think for a second we're going to be a pushover."
Rezza: *smile* "Hmph, I'm going to enjoy our future matches, May."
May: *smile* "Me too."
The kids smile at each other and plan to push the other to the limit if they ever get a chance to go against one another while the four babies watch all of this chew on their toys. Ben was confused, while Aldora cheered, not fully understanding what's going on. Xerxes and Amy smile at each other before fist-bumping each other.
Xavier: *sip tea*
David: "I...I have mixed feelings about this."
Xavier: "Awww, it's ok. It's not that they won't fight, you know, VILLAINS in the future that are going to have it gun-hoe for you."
David: "We really have different definitions of self-defense."
Byleth: "Ah you mean Soul-crushing with overwhelming victory while pulling punches."
Coco: "I....*ahem*....I forget you're a general..."
Xavier: "A damn fine one at that!"
Byleth: "Thanks dear."
Raven: "I really hope Ashley doesn't pick up on any of this."
Sothis: "Oh she will...she will..."
Raven: "How can you be so sure."
Sothis: "She is around Rezza, who has the reaper blood flowing through her. Have you ever seen how focused they can get in a fight? There is one slight flaw in your thought process: why do you all struggle and will lose against the reaper." She began to float in the air as she lay on her arms.
Raven: "And that is?"
Sothis: "It's simple....you lack information."
Nejire: "How?"
Sothis: "Put it like this, how many times have you all stated you can't get a good read on Slayer. How many times you try to surprise him but he already knew the information, or even get a one up on him." The Shield family stays quiet and thinks. "As much crap I give the reaper I've been around him just as long with his wife. I've seen his strong suit, his weakness, and everything in the middle, You all view him through a different set of eyes. You know what's he capable of from the little of verses and time you spent with him."
Sothis: "On the other hand, he has seen more of your verses and has a decent read on you all, and can even do things you all still wouldn't think of. Put it like this, for all the crap that stupid wolf cu** did to you all. With the little prep time the reaper had. Look what he can do. With you only viewing him only so much it makes you only think a certain way and think of oh he can only do this and everything. You're missing like more than 50% of the pie when it comes to that annoying shorty."
Xavier: "Can we not come after my height!!"
Sothis: "Let me ask you all this, have you any of you view his dekuverse."
David: "Not yet....we...been working on it."
Sothis: "And that right there is where you will always be behind the curve against the reaper. You want to match up to him, or get a one-up on him. But you don't fully gasp on his thought process. You know he is smart considering you all call him Midoriya brother, but you never listen to this man rant and how deep his brain can get. The reason behind his kids being such a problem, why the Storm family is so strong, and why he has many people's respect and has reached a new level then most would expect in a year's time."
Sothis: "As much as it pains me to say, I have to give the reaper his flower, he doesn't speak through fake confidence, no matter how much he jokes or tries to act it. He can back up his talk and prove it in several ways. If he is wrong, he will admit when he f*cks up. And correct himself; hell put it like this; look how long it took you all to find Kiana's real name even though the reaper learned that just as fast anyone and had to correct you."
Sothis: "Hell David; you have one of the strongest quirk in the blue fairy like lady world in you, but compared to the reaper who had in a shorter time frame then you have already surpassed you not because of strength but in terms of how to use it. If you two would just duke it out with just don't quirks who you think who win?"
Many Shield family were about to say something but soon shut it down as they thought about it. Raven, who might dislike Xavier the most out of all the Shield, couldn't come out with a counterargument.
Harry: "It would be interesting but I'm sure it would be close."
Sothis: "No it wouldn't. As pain me to say; I can firmly say David lacks information with the quirk and skill with it told me all I knew to know about when it comes to his match up against the reaper. You're putting a lvl 20 vs. a lvl 90. There are clear differences in terms of knowledge, skills, talents, etc."
Sothis: "Name one time in the last year you all really have one-up the reaper in something? Outside the arm-wrestling competition." The Shield gave a puff poker face. "This isn't to dishearten or attack you all. But you have understand just how the far gap between David and Slayer really the family is."
Sothis: "And be honest with yourself can you say, the reaper can pull out some ass pull?"
David: "I....um.....OH GOD DAMN IT!"
Sothis: "You all are good; and you all deserve your flower for the work you all do. But you shouldn't forget their others working just as hard or if not harder aiming higher. You can't expect a certain level of someone if don't can't see them from their eyes."
Every adult was silent.
Xavier: "Wow, midget goddess, I never knew you thought so highly of me. I guess you and I can get along after all."
Sothis: "I still want to throw to several time portals, and watch you crap your pants."
Raven: "I would like to see that."
Xavier: "I only got one; I'll take it. HEH!"
The party continued, with many of the people making some talk. For some reason, Levy and Coco giggled about something and borrowed Velvet's camera.
With Sucrose talking to Raven about the alchemist and some of her experiments she does and many other things, Raven is a little surprised to hear about Sucrose's bone collection. Still, she chuckles when she hears some of the accidental experiments she did on Slayer when he helps out.
Jean, Sable, and Es sat next to each other quietly, and most people didn't know what to say. Still, the three didn't mind as they would just pass something to the other without saying anything, and they would say thanks and back to no talking. Bonding.
Elsie was with Rosalina, making a small friendship with her. Elsie had stars in her eyes as she looked down at a Luma in her hand and poked it with her two fingers, feeling how soft and cuddle they were. She also likes cute things....nice.
Nero was trying to hide but getting dragged out with Rachel and Lily as Pichu and Lulu looked with sweat and a slight chuckle.
Gyno and Harry are having a good talk, with Lucy leaning her back against Gyno and staying silent, only giving her input here and there.
Off on the side, David pulls Xavier and Byleth off really quickly.
Xavier: "What's up? Didn't think you pulled me aside just yet for Christmas. If you're wondering about the gift, they're just waiting for us to pass-out the present."
David: "Actually, I want to ask you that favor I asked you a few days ago."
Xavier: "What was it again? Is it about OFA? Because I told you I'm still looking for someone to-"
David: "Can you get rid of a side-effect?" Xavier's eyes widened before returning to normal and clicking what he was talking about.
Xavier: "It's for May isn't it?"
David: "Yeah, and well, given your family is probably the most knowledgeable group I know about traits I know. And your trait is a jack-of-all-trades by the crap you can do."
Xavier: "I'm doing things that would fit the trait, but to answer questions. Technically I can. But it not going be easy."
David: "I want to ask you, can you remove May's side-effect for her dark trait."
Xavier: "You do know what you're asking me, right? You're asking me to remove a critical part of a trait of a person, not just that someone who, even though it was put into them, was born into them. Unlike us who can choose when to activate the trait here and there they always have it in them. For one, if I remove the side-effect that weakened the dark trait, it not only makes the trait super weak compared to its regular part but the level it will grow at a low rate and won't have some of its skill." He had a dead serious look to him.
David: "I know, but....it's something I don't want May to experience as her father. It wouldn't be right with the version she get's of us having near-death moments, not as a child. It wouldn't be right. I want her to have no problem or worry about her father, her mothers, or her siblings. I would like her not to have no worries."
Xavier: "You really need to let go of being a helicopter parent and stop trying to defend them from everything!" Slayer took a deep breath to calm down. "*sigh* Different teaching style....alright fine."
David: "You're not going to put up more of a fight?"
Xavier: "Spider, I've learned one thing about you: you want to take the path with the least resistance and less struggle, even if the end might be worth it in the long road. Plus, it's your kid. I have no right to say what you shouldn't or should do with your kid. Just know it not going be as painless as you hoping."
David: "Well....thanks...I'll go grab May and Felicia."
Xavier: '*sigh*.....'
Izuku: 'Everything okay bro?'
Xavier: 'Yeah, its....nothing. So how are things in the vestige world? You all haven't spoken a lot.'
Izuku: 'Okay it's going well, we actually were able to get a Christmas tree in here....somehow. I think I remember seeing that dude in a red tight suit dropping it off. I...don't know how.....'
Xavier: 'I...uh....uh....*pinch nose*....I don't know who will be the death of me more. My sexy ladies/wives, Ender, and his family, or that man in a red speedo.'
Izuku: 'Probably your ladies given how much you all mean to each other.'
Xavier: 'Yeah, oh sorry I forgot to mention; Merry Christmas little green.'
Izuku: 'Merry Christmas big bro.'
Xavier: 'Really letting that comment about us being related become more a thing, aren't you.'Xavier gave a soft smile.
Izuku: 'I mean I always wanted a brother to be honest, and I mean you have been a big help for me and everyone.'
Xavier: 'It's nothing Izuku, I only did something I felt was justified. He took you all and tried to forcefully use your quirks for his selfish reason. I couldn't allow that to happen. Still I am a little surprised you all allow me to use OFA.'
Izuku: 'Hey, don't be like that. Yeah, your not the #1 person we expected to use the quirk but we can see something in you and we technically can do the same thing what Karma did to us and forcefully use the quirk. And we can't stop it.'
Xavier: 'I would never force myself to shut you all out and use your quirks without you all permission. Even though technically it is mine now; I still respect and trust you all judgment for allowing the quirk to work. Since you all have to see me as a person who can use the quirk.'
Izuku: 'Again thank you Xavier...you help us a lot....don't think you haven't done good things as much I guess...killing, heh.'
Xavier: 'Hey at least I don't let you all see that stuff unless you all wanted to.'
Izuku: 'True. Thanks again, bro; Merry Christmas, enjoy the rest of the party.'
Xavier: 'You too....little bro.'
A few minutes later, David returned with Felicia and May staying close to her father. Byleth wasn't too far behind.
David: "Alright, I'll explain everything already; we want to be here to MAKE sure everything goes smoothly and to lessen the pain."
Xavier: "If you say so. I want to ask you May, are you okay with me doing this? I know your father gave me the go ahead, but you also have a say in this. These are your traits now."
May: "I....*deep breath*...I'm okay with it. At first I thought it was something I have to accept and get used to after a while. But after the first three times....it's still scary a little bit....seeing the versions and scared to know if I have to be the cause or something close. I....I'm having trouble getting used to it."
Xavier: "....."
May: "For now....I don't think I'm ready for this side-effect.....but!" Everyone looks at May. "Just like my father and mother who saved me and an awesome hero who risked so MUCH! And hearing my sibling's stories....I know when I get older and become a great hero. I'll.....I'll come back and reclaim the power." David and Felicia smile. "I want to help....I want to be Rezza's rival!"
This surprised Xavier and Byleth a bit.
Macy: "Rezza...seeing her. The little I got to talk to her so far....she carried herself so strongly. How much you all mean to her, her carrying the weight of oldest for her siblings and being the strongest. She shows strength, kindness, and an energy around her that....that I want to stand next too."
Macy: "We're both two kids with two traits, and she knows her traits give her nightmares...she knows the side-effect that comes with it. But she told me if it is a burden she doesn't mind taking it for her family....I want to learn what that's like...but in my own way."
Macy: "I'm the daughter of two heroes, and I know I can't be like Rezza. I want to forge my own path. I want to help people with both my traits; I want to be able to learn what it's means to be heroic angel with my quirk. But I also want to learn how to use that side-effect of my dark angel trait and use the vision to help people instead of seeing it as a bad thing with their death or a sign....I can possibly be able to stop it. But, seeing my dad....I know I can't do that without understanding my angel side first and OFA first. And when I know I'm ready to take that mantle...I can call myself....a hero and.....Rezza rival." May smiles, looking up at Xavier.
Xavier smiled softly as he looked over at David and Felicia.
Xavier: "Heh, well you definitely after your parents for sure. You definitely take after your mother's maturity then your dad for sure."
David: "H-Hey!"
Xavier: "I can tell you and Rezza are going to have fun pushing each other but do know." He summoned his scythe. "She is a Storm. We aren't going to be easy to control or take down. Hope you can keep up."
Xavier gave David and Felicia one more look, and they nodded; they wrapped their arms around May, and she took a deep breath before closing her eyes super hard. Making a second clone of himself, the real Xavier spun his scythe, allowing a purple-like haze to cover the blade part of it; he got ready to activate his trait and swung up diagonally, aiming right at May's soul.
Once he hit it, he focused and carefully separated the dark angel trait away from the rest of the soul; May gritted her teeth to grip her mother's arm since it was like her body was going through unimaginable pain. But she bore through it; Xavier would do a slash down, cutting part of the dark trait, and having his eyes glowing would pull the side effect of a purple, dark mist; the clone would do a few hand signs and be able to make a seal and a cage putting the side-effect into the box.
May grips her father's arm as she is sweating super hard and breathing in and out hard. Having to feel the side-effect get pulled away from her, given it was trying to stay with the trait.
Slayer's eyes glowed as he focused on ensuring the whole side-effect was out. Once he knew no more was going in. It was secure; the dark-angel trait little soul ball was a lot smaller as Slayer did a downward slash next, attaching the dark angel trait back with May's soul, seeing it going backing in, mixing with her soul with the light color being the primary color while there is a bit of the dark color from the dark trait in their but much low tone.
Once Slayer could see both traits were fully back into May and nothing was wrong, he put the scythe away. He made a few hand signs, with a Storm crest appearing on May's soul as she slowly calmed down, with David and Felicia smoothing her down with her panting heavily.
Slayer: "Alright, done; I put a little Storm technique on her to allow the soul to heal correctly. Don't use your dark angel trait or even summon it for at least the next day or two. I'm not as proficient with healing skills as Kayla and Mika are. I would like to avoid any issue. But by the middle of next week she should be good. She can still use her light trait so that's fine."
Felicia: "Thanks. There, there it's over. It's okay." As she caresses May.
The clone Xavier had the side-effect/part of the dark-angel trait in a box in his hand; the real Xavier wrote something down on a piece of paper, handing it to the clone, which the clone nodded and teleported away.
Xavier: "Will, let her rest up on the couch and everything. Just REMEMBER, her dark-angel trait is much weaker now. While she won't be getting any vision or anything like that; her dark trait can be overpower by certain non-overseer traits. She can still use them, but it's going to be a lot of work."
David: "We got it. And thanks again...really."
Xavier: "No problem, we're heading inside." Xavier and all of them were handed inside, with Black Cat putting May on the couch with a rag soon after.
A few Shield siblings got worried, but May told them she'd be okay; she just got too excited about something.
Rezza knew something had happened when she sensed and saw May's trait had a tip a LOT. The Dark-angel trait is much, much smaller than her angel trait. But see, it was not her place to say anything; she just had to make a note of it to ask next time they get a chance to talk.
The four babies squad all show up to cheer up May with her little brother and begin the main one keeping her company.
After everyone talks briefly, Xavier taps Thomas with David just a little behind him.
Thomas: "Oh...um, yes, Uncle Slayer."
Xavier: "Well, your father has one more gift to give you." Thomas perked up in surprise, looking at his father. "Now, as you know, your dad is the spider-man in your entire world, and before today, I was semi-tracking you, getting something close to a quirk. Ice-creation, am I surprised...no. But that's for another day. But the original plan was your dad wanting to give you OFA." Thomas, with a few others in the room, was even more surprised.
Xavier: "Sadly, he can't pass it on.Not going to talk about how he got in the first place but eh. Multiverse.Now thankfully your dad came to me first and brought it up and for us to avoid the risk of him losing it completely and nearly killing you.
He asked my family to work on something close and well...you're gaining his spider power!"
A ton of people gasp!! Xavier snaps his finger, and a white Spider-Man logo radiates in his hand.
Xavier: "Now, originally, it was just supposed to be the basic stuff that comes with Spider-Man; the wall stick, the super strength, spider-sense, the basic. Buttt..."
Kayla: *appearing behind Slayer and putting her arm on his shoulder blade* "A certain lovely lady helped out this time around. Heheh." Slayer smirks and rolls his eyes.
Slayer: "For you make your own path and be different from your father; and use my own OFA to help a bit. I was able to keep Fa-Jin in as well. You can say, it is my payment for what happened back doing my time babysitting you all about a year ago."
Thomas: "You....you did all that for me...."
Xavier: "Your father was the one who gave us the blood, which, oooh boy, yeah, had to lock that stuff up. Can't risk that falling into the wrong hands."
David: "Is my blood dangerous?"
Lucy: "No it's the fact we couldn't run the risk of accidentally creating a Storm and Shield off-spring or something close. The last thing anyone wants."
Xavier: "But yeah; it's your call to take it....your dad wanted this for you."
Thomas: "Dad...." David smiles at Thomas.
David: "Take it, son; I know you're going to be an awesome hero." Thomas had tears coming down and began wiping his face.
Thomas: "S-Sorry...I just wasn't expecting all...of this...*sniff*." His siblings came over and patted his back. He then looks up at Xavier and smiles. "Thank you."
Xavier: "No problem kiddo." 'Part of me wanted to tell him how Wolf-Spider, the person who caused him pain is also dead; but I'll let Ender and them tell the kids.'
Thomas steps up, and Xavier places the symbol in front of Thomas and lets it slowly flow inside Thomas, with an aura appearing around Thomas for a bit before dying down. He opened his eyes, looking down at his hand and squeezing them.
He feels the power flowing through him and smiles with the other kids, jumping and cheering for Thomas. Kana and Rezza stand back to watch everyone thank him. Mio hugged Thomas, making him blush super hard, but he had no words to say.
Zero: "And before we forget."
Kayla performs a few hand signs and taps Thomas's head; he feels a slight glow before it dies down.
Kayla: "There."
Thomas: "What happened?"
Kayla: "Fix the DNA and quirk energy for you to make sure everything flows right and there are no in-fighting or side effects with missing several quirks in one into a person's body. Can't have you cracking on us."
Xavier: "Something I have a feeling a certain person was going to overlook!"
Xavier shot a side eye at Ender, who looked away.
Kana: "Damn, so Mio's boyfriend has not only an Ice quirk, so he is an annoying counter for me and matches up well with Lulu. He's not only have the spider stuff as well so he will be outside May with OFA unless she activates it; he will be the physically strongest, plus the most athletic one, and he's that fa-jin quirk meaning he can hit even harder at some point. *whistle* Color me impressed and guess his luck turned around in the past year."
Rezza: *Looking at everyone talking and congratulating him, she smiled* "It's better this way; the last thing we want is our sister's boyfriend to be a pushover and can't keep up with us."
Kana: *smile* "Yeah, you're right. It going be fun seeing how they turn out in the future with us."
Xavier walks over to David and the other ladies, humming a happy tune.
Sable: "Thank you, you didn't have to do all that."
Xavier: "Nah, it's ok. I'm just David returning the favor in the future instead of trying some as silly as one up the Storm family. When he think he can." He gave David a sly smirk. "But, it's no big deal. Will see if he can return the favor in the future. Besides, I'm looking at the betterment of my daughter." He smiled.
David: "Yeah, sure, whatever you say....but again, thanks...."
Xavier: "No problem. Oh, before I forget; ohhhh Rac." The Shield family next saw a little teddy bear walking around the corner with a lighter tone, giving a little salute.
The teddy would then walk over to the babies, go mainly to Ben, do another salute, an X-cross pose, bring his arm around, and do a flip! Making the baby laugh and cheer before gently rubbing its face on Ben and limping.
Xavier: "Sheild's family meets Rac or whatever you want to name him; this is Ben's personal teddy bear." They all look at Ben hug the bear happily before seeing Amy bring up her teddy bear and high-five each other. The babies cheer.
Xavier: "Just like Amy's, little teddy bears, his main goal is to protect Ben, but unlike her's who....I might have made a little more aggressive than I planned. For good reason. Ben teddy bear has more defense property. Can tank blades and elements get crushed under some things to some extent. Has several defense base skills from the Storm branch into him. As well as only following commands from outside the Storm siblings and Byleth, it will only listen to the Shield family. But its main function is to listen to Ben more than anyone else. What he says goes."
Sable & Rosalina: *whistle*
Nejire: "Holy crap."
Velvet: "Question? Does Xerxes have one or Aldora."
Byleth: "No....they got something else...."
The Storm family: *sign* "Bunnies."
Coco: "That fits!"
And slowly, the family begins to pass out presents to each other, with many people getting people something. One of the noteworthy presents was Amethyst getting Christopher some gloves that would help him with his element power and his fighting. They even had a cute little cat logo on them. He was surprised and thanked her by hugging her, making her blush. Velvet took a picture with Neo gripping Salyer tightly, making him tap her several times to come down.
Another gift was Mio baking sweets for the Shield branch. They were surprised by how good they tasted; they could tell she was really good at baking. She made a different set for Thomas independently (with the super version of her dad, of course). She handed it to him and gave him a shhh look and wink.
Thomas blushes again.
Rezza gave Ashley a little notebook; at first, Ashley was happy and had no issue with it. But when she told her to open it, Ashley was surprised and gasped! It was spells and skills from the Storm branch.
Rezza: "We usually don't let people learn skills from our branch, but...well, hehe, we made some magic happen. Well, my mom did. As well as auntie Kimiko."
Xavier, 'Perfect,' and Zero look off to the side, coughing with a blush, staying silent with Byleth sipping tea like usual.
Xavier brought each of his something for Christmas and something for the Shield branch, yes, even Raven. He gave David one nice free ticket.
Xavier: "You get 3 chapters of something of me being nice in a verse. But that's it." David smirks at Xavier.
Byleth gave Felicia a copy of the belly dancer outfits from her verse, with Slayer, Rezza, and Xerxes praying together for some reason.
More gifts were passed around, and everyone was happy and smiling. Things were going well, and Xavier was watching everything, smiling at his family and Shield talking, but he noticed something.... there was a lack of females around?
Slayer: "Floorboy, where the ladies go?"
David: "Coco say something about going to gather all the ladies up and plan something for us?"
Slayer: "Plan something for us? Wait, Oh crap!"
Coco: "Oh boyyyssss."
All the Boys turned around and saw all the ladies (even the female kids)
(A/N: I got who I could and imagine I have save or could find).
Felicia: "Try not to stare too long; you might go blind."
The boy's mouth was open, and he was speechless; Slayer got a nosebleed, and drool came down the corner of his mouth. Xerxes teleports to his father's arm and uses a napkin to wipe his lips.
Neo: *sign* "What wrong hubby can't speak. Mute. ;)." Neo flicked her hips
slightly, making part of her skin and thighs visible.
Slayer: "......."
Xerxes: "Dada crash."
Slayer: "Dada is going to need some new training regiment."
Amethyst: "Hate....hate...hate...hate." She looked over at Christopher, who saw her, and he had a blush on his face. When they made eye contact, he quickly turned his head with Amethyst blushing.
Crimson: 'Awwww I can tell from here his heart is beating super fast.'
Amethyst: 'I'm semi regretting this!?!?! UGH!!'She screamed in her hand.
With the ladies messing with their men, Xavier would find himself ka-don against a wall, with Levy blocking his path, not wanting to be made the way she wants Slayer to smirk.
Xavier: "Well, Miss Librarian, what have I done for you to corner me."
Levy: *smirk* "Well, mister Slayer, last time I checked, I have a ticket here saying you haven't turned in a certain book."
Xavier: "Oh I haven't? And what book was that?"
Levy: "It was..." She whispers into Slayer's ear, "It calls the Mister Reaper, and the librarian makes a new chapter in Garden of Levy." Levy would kiss Xavier and wrap her arm around his neck. Once they break the kiss, they smile at each other.
Xavier: "You know sometimes I regret letting you ladies hang out with Coco and them."
Levy: "Heheh, you know this side of us, daddy."
Xavier: "I won't deny that statement my loving bookworm."
Levy: "By the way, you should look above you." Xavier looked up and saw a mistletoe; he then realized something.
Xavier: "You guys planted them around the house didn't you!?!"
Levy: "Yep, and you're not escaping me or your second lovely wife."
Xavier: "Eh?!?" He would then feel some wrap behind him and slowly turn and see Neo sliding up his body from behind while becoming visible. "N-Neo!?" She winks before she turns him and kisses him, having both of them fall to the floor, with hearts flying in the air.
Somewhere in the living room, Lulu leaned against a wall with Lily hugging her and rubbing her face into Lulu's chest, making Lulu blush.
Lulu: "You really love hugs don't you heh."
Lily: "Well it is with my icey-warm wolf." She had a smile on her face, Lulu blushing.
Lulu: "You and these nicknames."
Lily: "You love them."
Lulu: "I won't deny that...."
Lily: "Heheh...." Lily just laid her head on Lulu, and they went silent. "This reminds me of the stuff I see with my mom and dad."
Lulu: "Yeah, sometimes we just go past the room and see Dad and Mom just cuddling. Never thought I would get something close...."
Lily: "Hey Lulu."
Lulu: "Yeah."
Lily: "Is it ok I make that selfish request again?"
Lulu: "Heh, I'm not surprised you ask that, sure you little hyper mini fairy." Lily chuckled before calming down and doing a little sweet kiss with Lulu on the lips.
The two would soon break the kiss and smile with a chuckle. "Merry Christmas Lily."
Lily: "Merry Christmas Lulu."
Somewhere in the living room, Neal is talking to Clara with a smile on their face.
Clara: "I hope we didn't miss too much of the party; the snow was so pretty and Mister Svaorg was kind enough to help me build a snowman of him."
Neal: "Heheh, that's nice of him. I'm happy you got to spend more time in the overworld compared to the underground you all were used to."
Clara: "Yeah. So, um, Neal, if I remember correctly, you plan to enter the tournament that will be coming up soon."
Neal: "Yeah, my family and most of the Shield family. I plan to win it and beat my siblings."
Clara: "A...Are you worried you get injured or something."
Neal: "Well, I know when I'm able to adventure around the world on my own, I will have to fight other people in the future, and they won't take it easy on me. I can't sit around and wait for something like that. If I want to protect my family and sister, I have to take any chance that's allowed to grow and learn a lesson for the future."
Clara: "I see..." Clara looks a little sad. Neal could see she was sorry and was about to say something. Still, he closed his mouth when Clara looked at him with determination, and she grabbed his hands and covered them with her. This causes Neal to go super red and his wings to puff out. "I'll support you and your family. Ok! , I'll grow strong enough to travel with you and help you someday. For now, I'll continue to support you."
Neal: "O-Oh! Y-yeah! T-Thanks I-I can't wait." Neal gave his best smile. Making Clara smile happily and hug him. Neal went stiff, and he saw his sister in the background, making a motion to hug her with his wings!
Neal takes a deep breath and does just that, using his wings to hug Clara. He calms down and smiles before wrapping his arm around her.
Lori smiled at her brother, looking over at her mother, Es, who had first had her regular stoic look before a little smile appeared as she looked at the two little kids. While Savorg crosses his arms and Lori swears he was letting out some hot stream for some reason? Strange.
Another part of the house on the roof of the house, even though it was cold outside, Mio was enjoying the lovely night sky and looking up at the stars; she had a smile on her face with her tail swaying side to side.
Mio: "I really did get the greatest wish ever." She chuckled.
Thomas: "So this is where you've been at?" Mio turned her head and saw Thomas coming up to the roof.
Mio: "Hi, Thom-Thom."
Thomas: "Wasn't expecting you to be out here with the weather."
Mio: "I may not be the biggest fan of the cold like big sis Lulu, but I still enjoy it; hehe."
Thomas: "I see." He took off his little jacket and put on Mio, surprising her. He rubbed his cheek, which was red. "I didn't want you...to get a cold so...um....you can use my jacket."
Mio: "Heheh, thanks Thom-Thom. What are you trying to get brownie points for a boyfriend application?" She gave Thomas a cheeky smile.
Thomas: *blushing* "Um-Um-Um..."
Mio: *Laugh* "I'm just messing with you. Come sit with me." Thomas calms down and sits next to Mio. Her tail wraps around his arm. She put him in the jacket while putting her head on his shoulder.
Thomas: 'Wow...she really is warm....my heart is beating like crazy.'
Mio: "You had a great Christmas?"
Thomas: "Yeah....this year...it has been something and so....so much has happened. I got my voice back...I had two great wedding moments....and...I gained not one but basically....three quirks....I....it so much. I didn't know what I did to deserve all of this."
Mio: "Want to tell him that big bad Spider is dead too but dad told me that not aren't places to tell the Shield siblings.You deserve everything, Thomas."
Thomas was a little surprised she used his actual name. "You've been nothing but an awesome guy; you've been a great big brother. I've heard how helpful you have been from Amethyst with you helping your brother Christopher with his quirk. You've been putting in the effort to recover your voice normally. You took all the crap that was thrown at you when you nearly lost so much, you still have time to grow. But after everything, you deserve this. Truly." She had a soft smile at him.
Thomas was at a loss and didn't know what to say to Mio...he really did fall for a great person.
Thomas: "Mi-" The next thing Thomas felt was a quick perk kiss on his lips. He utters silence.
Mio: *She put her finger on her lips and winked* "Let's just say that's a sneak peek for the future. For now, just stay silent, and let's enjoy this peaceful night."
Thomas: *wanted to speak but just smile* "Ok...MiMi." Mio chuckled. She put her head back on his shoulder as the two watched the night sky.
Not too far was Atlaus balancing on one of the night beams; he gained a little corner smirk before teleporting away.
Back inside with Amethyst, sitting at the top of the stairs with Christopher, both kicking their feet.
Amethyst: "So Chris you have a good Christmas over here. I know it wasn't as fun or chaotic as last year but-"
Christopher: "No, no, it's ok. I.... actually quite enjoy this one...and....you look really good...in that....outfit." He looked off to the side with a clear, massive red blush.
Amethyst was at a loss for words and didn't know what to say. Crimson laughed before calming down and helping Amethyst, telling her she'd take over.
Amethyst (Crismon): "So kitty I'm sure you're happy for your siblings and all for what's today and stuff."
Christopher: "Yeah....just this year in general it's been something....what about you? I heard something that your dad and them had to fight someone for our parents. We don't know the full story but we heard it was something big."
Amethyst (Crimson): "What can I say; my parents are pretty awesome. Yeah, I was worried, but I never once believed they wouldn't return. They are that strong, and we just had to believe in them. That's all we can do. And well.... hehe, as you all can see, I got a pretty strong set family."
Christopher: "Yeah....so um Ame...or Crimson?"
Amethyst (Crimson): "You can keep using Amethyst's name to address us both for now. Since it's been a long time since you all saw my actual form."
Christopher: "Oh...um....yeah, it has been a whole year, hasn't it...."
Amethyst (Crimson): "Yeah, but what's your question?"
Christopher: "Oh, nothing. I just wanted to tell you....thank you...both and your family."
Amethyst (Crimson): "Oh for what?"
Christopher: "Oh, you have been a huge help....to be honest, while I had my dad and them help me train me with my quirk, a lot of the things I have been able to do or the rate I'm able to go is....it's been a lot of the stuff you told me. Originally I was really scared to enter that tournament and felt like I didn't stack up well against everyone....but now....I feel....." He smiled. "I feel a lot more confident in myself; it's been from watching you, Ame."
Christopher: "Seeing how you always confidently carry yourself and still being so sweet is awesome. Not just because we both have element-like powers. I really had you as my motivation to push myself and more than anyone else; I know Rezza and they are most likely the strongest, and everyone aims to beat them.
But I'm aiming to beat you so I can....so I can stand next to you as...a...um, an elemental partner." Christopher was confident for most of his speech, but near the end, he blushed, looked down, and blushed.
Amethyst inside was blushing and screaming and kept saying how can he keep doing this to me!!!! Crimson herself smiled and chuckled; Amethyst chose an excellent person to fall for. Crimson does a quick eye up before looking back and cracks a smirk.
Amethyst (Crimson): "My, what I can say is you're going to be such a lady killer when you get older, that's for sure. Going to be able to make any lady you date happy and feel the #1 in the world, hmph."
Amethyst: 'CRIMSON!?!?'
Christopher: "Um...well...I...had...my eyes...on...um..." She then felt Amethyst's (Crimson) hands on his face and turned his head.
Amethyst (Crimson): "Amethyst got her work cut out for her, and I guess it up to me to help her get a headstart; consider this a late Christmas present from both of us."
Before Amethyst inside could stop Crimson or Christopher from saying something, Crimson would have Amethyst KISS Christopher on the lips. We get shots of the mistletoe above them.
The two people were screaming internally and couldn't believe what was happening. Once Crimson broke the kiss and opened her eyes, she smiled.
Amethyst (Crimson): "That's both Amethyst and I first kiss. So I guess you got a two-one special kitty."
Christopher: "Uh..."
Amethyst (Crimson): *puts the finger on her lips* "Hehe, let's just say our little secret between the three of us. Don't want Mommy Levy and Coco to fangirl about this. I would like you two to keep being that cute little powerful element duo. Plus, I wouldn't want my mom Neo to try to make a B-line at you. Keep up the great work, kitty~." She winks.
Christopher.exe has stopped working as Amethyst dies on the inside.
Downstairs, with Rezza, who went onto the back pouch and saw Ashley sitting on the little stairs and looking up in the night sky,
Rezza: "Mine I sit with you?"
Ashley: "Oh Rezza! I mean....Rezza you came...I didn't know you wanted to come out here...I mean....I..." Ashley played with her hair a little.
Rezza: *laugh* "It's ok Ashley. I didn't want people to follow you given I know you're still getting used to a big group."
Ashley: "Yeah...sorry. I wasn't expecting to see all those people...all miss Lucy and mister Alatus I think their names are?"
Rezza: "Yep."
Ashley: "They clearly weren't too happy with my....sister u-um...sorry...."
Rezza: "Nah it's ok. They won't do anything crazy. As much they want to; they know how important she is to your dad and everything. They have learned to control their anger. Trust me they didn't take too kindly to a lot of the things you dad or Mister Ender did to dad at first. They respect him; just have some choice words for him."
Ashley: "Ah...I see...um....Rezza...question...." Ashley looks off as she rubs her hand through the side of her purple hair.
Rezza: "Sure what is it?"
Ashley: "What...um....are you a fan of....long...or short...hair....?" She was blushing and had her hoodie covering her face.
Rezza: 'Eh?Wonder why she is asking that?'
Phoenix trait: 'Oh you poor child.'The reaper trait was laughing his butt off.
Rezza: "Hmm...to be honest, hard to say...but if I had to say, I like long hair. It is much harder to take care of, but I think it is really good for some people. I'm sure it would look wonderful on you, oh great dark magician girl." Rezza smiles at Ashley.
Ashley made a w-w-w-w-w-w-w-w sound with her lips and blushing a bit.
Rezza would then put her hand on Ashley's head, lifting some of her hair up before Ashley could do anything or say something. Rezza would give her head a quick little kiss. Time slows as Ashely's eyes widen....did...did Rezza just...kiss her on the head....
Time would slowly return to normal before Rezza removed her lips from Ashley's forehead. Once Ashley registered what happened, she covered her forehead, explored with streams, and stuttered her words. Rezza only gave a chichi smile and chuckled.
Rezza: "Sorry, I should have warned you, but I wanted to try it. Dad does that to all my mom and wanted to try it. I wanted to do it to someone I care for a lot."
Ashley: "EHHHHHHHHH!!!"
Rezza: "Merry Christmas Ashley....."
Ashley: "Eh...Eh....Rezza!! You big tease and meanie!!" Ashley pouted and kept playing, hitting Rezza, who only laughed and blocked a few of Ashley's hits.
Rezza: 'Love...heh something a reaper can't feel....a statement I once believed deep down. But...now....'Rezza would grab Ashley's arms, surprising her, and pull her in, 'I have people that love me for well....me.'Rezza smiles as she laughs while hugging Ashley.
Watching from the window was Raven and Sothis, smiling before Raven turned and returned, with Sothis staying there to continue monitoring.
Sothis: 'Happy for you, kid, you and this family deserve all those great things that happen to you all. Be proud, Xavier, you did a lot this year.'
We see David entering the kitchen, wiping his face a bit from surviving his on-sought kisses from all his lovely wives. He sees a cup of ginger ale put in front of him. He looks up and sees it from Xavier.
Xavier: "Seems like you made it time. Heh."
David: "Can say the same about you....even though it seems you almost got it bad." David looks at Xavier's neck and sees a little bite mark.
Xavier: "All I got to say is....Neo." Scan David. "You?"
David: "Coco, Felicia, and Nejire...."
Xavier: "Heh! Perfect."
David: "By the way, where's Coco? Her and Velvet left early...I would believe they're somewhere....being...well you know....loving...." David coughs in his hand.
Xavier: "Oh, yeah. They're right over there." He points behind David, to his surprise, seeing them on the floor pass-out?
David: "What-"
Xavier: "Amy kisses Xerxes on the cheek." He took a sip of his tea.
David looks over at the babies in the living room. Xerxes has a little beanie on his head covering his face and his devil tail swaying happily. The other three babies were around Xerxes, cheering happily, with Bibi and all the pets and toys cheering.
David: "I don't think I'm ready for those two to be able fully move around and everything."
Xavier: "You're telling me....the fact she has Coco and Felicia and Xerxes has Byleth genes in him....Sir we both are in danger."
David: "Oh boy..."
Xavier: "We just gotta prepare fo all the other kids dates as the protective dad we're going have to do."
David: "Way ahead of you."
The two chuckled before picking up the ginger ale cups and toasting each other's cups.
Xavier: "Merry Christmas bro."
David: "Merry Christmas bro."
The two smile....as we zoom into the night sky, getting a picture of the moon high in the air.
Somewhere else in the multiverse;
We see a guy with two different colored eyes, one red and the other orange. He is 5'5 and has short black hair; he is leaning on a balcony. He let out a breath of air as he looked down at his hands and squeezed them. The person would then get handed a cup of hot tea, look next to him, see a girl with a particular red hood, and give him a soft smile.
???: *smile* "Thank..." He took the cup. "Merry Christmas Ruby Rose...."
Ruby: "Hmph, Merry Christmas....Allen Storm..."
End of Chapter.
Merry Christmas everyone.
