Erma:Family is Forever

Chapter 18: Approaching Dread

Last time Xander got a call from his cousin and Mitsu and Momo finally broke from all the emotions they were holding in for awhile now! Although the peace can't last for much longer.

Things had been rather hectic around the Yureimoto household as the final preparations were being made. Xander was currently helping carry and set things up alongside Yori as Fumiko was busy directing everyone. "Are you sure that it was a good idea letting Mitsu and Momo go with Rin, Mayumi, and Erma?" Yori asked as she gave her fiancé a sideways look or worry. "They'll be fine, your sisters are perfectly capable of taking care of three kids." Xander said as he tried to put his fiancé's mind at ease. "I know that, but it's only been a day since their little breakdown. I feel like we should be with them." Yori said as she played with the item she was holding in her hands as she was nervous.
               Xander knew Yori was worried about their daughters ever since they had their breakdown a day or two ago. "Yori I'm sure they'll be fine. Erma has been keeping her eye on them, plus I have a feeling that Rin will be keeping a close eye on them." Xander said as he tried to put his fiancé's mind at ease. "I know, it's just I can't help but worry about them." Yori said as she looked down with worry still evident on her face. Xander gently pulled her into a hug before giving her a quick peck on the cheek. Xander then noticed that the group of Yokai they met at the bar were carrying a statue.
             Xander and Yori watched as Fumiko marched up to the group and started chewing them out. Although Sam stepped in and diffused the situation as Fumiko seemingly backed off from her rant. "Oh this I've got to tease her about!" Yori said in a mischievous tone before stretching her neck over to her oldest sister. Xander shook his head at his fiancé's antics as he refocused on the task at hand of setting up the parade. "Although now that I think about it I do hope Mitsu and Momo aren't still a mess emotionally. This trip has been tough on them." Xander thought to himself before going back to work.

In Town
Mitsu and Momo both walked behind their Aunt Rin while their Aunt Mayumi and Erma were walking side by side. "You think the rest of this trip will be smooth sailing sis?" Momo asked as she looked over at her twin in curiosity. "Are you kidding? Grandpa and Grandma haven't even shown up yet. I have a feeling things are only going to spiral out of control more." Mitsu said as she gently kicked a stone on the path. "We just can't have a normal family gathering, can we?" Momo sighed as she gave her sister a deadpan look as they continued to walk.
                 "Y-You don't think grandpa will try and hurt dad? Do you?" Momo asked with fear obviously present in her voice. Mitsu looked down in fear as she didn't know how to respond to that question. "I-I don't know, there's no telling what he'll do." Mitsu said as she was genuinely worried about the answer they would get to that question. The twins were interrupted when a tail wrapped around them and pull them off their feet. "Alright you two, what's wrong?" Rin said as she held her nieces eye level with her. "Just worried about what will happen when grandpa arrives Aunt Rin." Mitsu admitted as she knew there was no point in lying to their Aunt.
Rin's expression softened as she understood that feeling completely. "Your not alone in that, but try not to let it consume you. Trust me I've been making that mistake for far to long." Rin said as she tried to put the twin's minds at ease. "But what if grandpa chases off dad again? Or worse what if he hurts him?!" Momo said with more panic in her voice then she intended. "Look your dad isn't going to back down this time that's for sure. Don't worry Fumiko and Emiko already plan on keeping an eye on him. We don't intend on letting anything happen to him or Sam." Rin said as she hoped that would make the twins feel better about it.
               The twins sighed before nodding in understanding before Rin set them back on their feet. The trio then turn to see Erma examining a toy as Mayumi picked it up.