Chaotic Love: A Artemis Crock Fanfic

Chapter 18: A Thankful Occasion

It's early morning in the Cave as James slowly wakes up, he slowly lifts his head and sees Artemis who's sleeping peacefully on top of him with her head laying on his chest, he also sees Zatanna sleeping close to him, holding her stuffed rabbit close to her chest.

James smiles lovingly and gently brings Zatanna closer to him, he then gently kisses both Zatanna and Artemis's foreheads lovingly.

Artemis murmurs incoherently in her sleep, snoring cutely.

James smiles lovingly and gently rubs Artemis's head, lightly brushing her loose blonde hair.

Artemis smiles in her sleep and then sleepily mumbles, sniffing the air, "Mmmhmm...something smells good mmmmmmhmhm..."

James smiles lovingly and then quietly whispers, "Probably M'gann's cooking, sis must be making something special."

Artemis smiles in her sleep and shifts her sleeping position, laying on top of James on her stomach.

James smiles lovingly and gently kisses Artemis's forehead lovingly, he then grabs his phone and checks the date, he looks at his phone and then thinks to himself, "Wow, Thanksgiving already, that explains why sis is cooking so early in the morning. Maybe I should call mom and invite her over to the Cave, give her a chance to meet Artie and Zee and well half of the Team. Yeah I'll do it once my adorable beautiful girlfriend wakes up."

Zatanna mumbles in her sleep, tossing and turning under the blanket, her mind clearly in a state of distress.

Zatanna then sleepily babbles, "N-no...Daddy...don't go...mmmmhmm..."

James quickly gently rubs Zatanna's back and hums the same song he sung to Zatanna when she was younger.

Zatanna moans and her mind calms, returning to a peaceful sleep.

James smiles and quietly sighs, he then thinks to himself, "How long can I really just sing her to sleep, I'm running out of options and ideas. I'll just have to keep going, for her." He continues to gently rub Zatanna's back and hum her lullaby song.

Zatanna stirs and her eyes slowly open, staring blankly at the ceiling as she realizes she was only suffering a vivid nightmare, breathing a sigh of relief once her eyes adjusted to the darkness of the room.

James gently kisses Zatanna's forehead with brotherly affection, he then quietly whispers, "Good morning little sis."

Zatanna weakly smiles and then mumbles, "G-good morning bro-bro...yeah..*sigh*..." Her smile fades into a sad frown, wrapping her arms around her torso and hugging herself, emotionally retreating like a frightened animal.

James quietly sighs and gently brings Zatanna closer to him, he then gently side hugs Zatanna, gently rubbing her back for comfort.

Zatanna accepts the attempt at comfort but hardly feels better, reflecting on the details of her frequent nightmares.

James thinks of something and then quietly whispers, "Hey how about you go lend a hand to M'gann in making food, I'm sure she would greatly appreciate it. It could give you something to do little sis."

Zatanna sighs and then says, "Eh, I dunno. I have no cooking skills, you've always cooked for me bro-bro, and *sniff* Daddy did too..."

James nods and then says, "I know little sis, I miss him too. I miss him everyday, but M'gann can help you learn while you help her. Just do this for me okay little sis?"

Zatanna weakly nods unenthusiastically, and sits up on the bed, wiping her eyes of fresh tears.

James smiles and quietly whispers, "I love you little sis, I know it seems a lot for you but you will get through this I promise you we both will."