Just when you need it;

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

[There is something delicious being cooked up in the kitchen today, the aroma floating it's way down the hallway. This Terra is keeping busy cooking up various full meals- She seems to be stocking the refrigerator- and there is definitely plenty for anyone interested. As for that aroma? That's probably the freshly baked cookies that are currently sitting on the cooling rack.]

Comments

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[His immediate thought is "...uh oh."]

...Yeah. That's the last time I babysit anything under the age of ten.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

Then maybe you can tell me why two of those babies looked like a couple of sadists I know.

[Gives him a very serious look.]

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[N-not the mom look ;;]

Do you really need me to tell you? Sounds like you've already got it figured out.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

I was hoping I was wrong.

[Her eyes are tearing up a bit at that, but she's ignoring it for now.]

Where are they?

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

Dunno. Haven't seen them in some time, which is a good thing.

[Can't things just be nice and peaceful for a while.]

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

If you see them, tell me. There is no way that bastard is getting away with hurting my boys.

[Look how pissed she is, she's clenching her fists and everything.]

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[Glances at her with concern.]

You should probably stay out of it. Roxas would be furious if something happened to you because of them.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

I was furious when they helped kill my best friends. I won't let them hurt my- and their- son too.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[Sighs, going back to that salad.]

Just. Don't make the same mistake he does, trying to go it alone like some kind of hero. It makes my job of cleaning up the aftermath a lot harder.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

[Lets out a long sigh, just giving him a smile.]

I appreciate the concern, but don't worry. I grew up with Marluxia, I know all his dirty tricks. And Larxene is just another government employee. She can't possibly have any moves I haven't seen before.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

Don't go underestimating them. Better over-prepared than under-prepared and all that.

[He's heard the 'I'll be fine, I can totally handle them' speech too many times from your son, sorry.]

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

I know, I'm not planning on going after them. But I won't hesitate if I run into them.

I can't forgive myself for even letting it happen once. I can't let them get away with it again.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

There are plenty of people who'd stand with you though, so at least you'll have backup.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Riku, I appreciate it.

[Ruffles his hair as she walks past, headed for the pantry.]

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[Moooom, you're messing up my mane--

Smiles slightly, just leaning on the counter and finishing his lunch.]

Don't tell me that's been worrying you all this time.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

Of course, it has. I protected that boy for sixteen years on my own, and now this happens.

[Grabs some bread crumbs from the pantry and heads back over to some meat on the counter. Looks like she's making meatloaf next.]

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[Ughhh, meatloaf do not want.]

Not to add to that worry, but. There are plenty of other things that have happened too. He'll be fine.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

I know he'll be fine. He's always fine. But it doesn't make me any happier knowing what he goes through. He has enough problems.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

Most of them are caused by this place.

[Sighs.]

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

I know... but the others are just by the people here.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

[Smiles dryly.]

Not just the sadists, either.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

[Looks to him, smirking slightly.]

You really aren't helping me not worry, you know.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

One of these days I'll learn to keep my mouth shut.

[notyourmommy.livejournal.com]

Don't, I'd rather know.

[sunsettingly.livejournal.com]

Either way, I wind up with one of you angry about the other's lack of well-being.