Ancient Pasts - Tbate

Step Forward

A/N: Happy New Year, everyone! I wish the best for everyone this year.

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Cathan Leywin Pov

Azrael and I walked to my family's home while Uriel worked on the spell enhancer. It was a little awkward since Azrael saw Claire and me having sex, which is weird since he's like my son. It didn't help that he talked about it with my mother and Tessia.

"I'm home!" I announced, somewhat flustered.

"Hey, Cathan." Claire stood up and was about to trip, but I quickly moved and picked her up.

"You shouldn't be moving this much." I reprimanded as I sat Claire on the couch.

"You should listen to Cathan for once, Claire." My mother walked over and placed her hands over Claire's stomach.

My mother's hands glowed green as she closed her eyes before nodding. "Everything is going well."

"That's always good to hear." I sat down next to Claire.

Claire rested her head on my chest for a few moments before her eyes shot open. "Wait, where is Azrael? Didn't you come and drag him out for training?"

"About that..." I scratched the back of my head awkwardly.

"What happened to him?" Claire's eyes contracted with horror.

"I think it's best if he explains it," I stated as Azrael took that as his cue and walked inside.

"And who's this?" My mother walked up to Azrael.

"Azrael?" Claire's jaw dropped as she immediately recognized him.

"I told you she would recognize you," I smirked at Azrael.

"That's Azrael?" My mother gasped.

"In the flesh." Azrael chuckled.

"How did this happen?" Claire asked as I helped her walk to Azrael.

"Malfunction in our training." Azrael scratched the back of his head.

"Well, you certainly grew up." Claire hugged Azrael.

"In more ways than one." Azrael grinned.

"Well then, it's no good standing around with an empty stomach, especially you, Claire." My mother chastised.

"I'm already full, so I'm going to get used to my new body." Azrael ran away before we could do or say something.

"Is it me, or was Azrael acting awkwardly around me?" Claire tilted her head.

"It has to do with what Azrael saw and what he heard." I blushed and glared at my mother, who casually walked into the kitchen. "He saw some traumatic things..."

"Is he okay?" Claire asked as I helped her sit back down.

"I'll use his own words to explain what he saw. He saw the two of us naked wrestling, with you pinned against the wall." I explained while the two of us reddened.

"W-W-What?" Claire's entire body turned red. "How did you not see him?"

"I was focusing on you and created a sound barrier, so I didn't see or hear him." I sighed. "After that, he asked my mother and Tessia why we were naked wrestling in bed."

"Please tell me they didn't teach him about sex." Claire covered her red face.

"Ummm... They taught him about sex." I scratched my cheek.