The New Duchess Of Loud Loch

Chapter 1: I want to be special

Linka stared at the breakfast table with a determined look in her eyes. Today was the day she would finally teach her baby brother, Leon, the art of obtaining a breakfast burrito. As the only girl in the Loud family, she knew all too well the challenges of securing a meal in a household filled with rambunctious siblings. The burritos were always a hot commodity, disappearing faster than she could say "No cuts, no butts, no coconuts!"

"Alright, Leon," Linka said, squatting down to his level. "Listen closely. We're going to have to be swift and strategic if we want to get our hands on those burritos before the boys devour them all."

Leon looked up at his sister, his wide eyes filled with curiosity. He babbled incoherently, but Linka knew he understood her determination. She smiled, ruffling his unruly tuft of hair before continuing her instructions.

"First, we need to make sure we're up and ready before the others wake up. The early bird catches the worm, or in this case, the breakfast burrito. Got it?"

Leon giggled, clapping his tiny hands together, seemingly excited to embark on this adventure with his big sister. Linka knew she had to act fast. She hoisted Leon onto her hip and darted towards the kitchen, making sure to avoid the creaky spots on the floor.

As they reached the kitchen, Linka's heart sank. The boys were already gathered around the table, a pile of breakfast burritos in the center. How did they beat her this time? It didn't matter now; she had a plan.

"Hold on tight, Leon," Linka whispered, her eyes gleaming with mischief. She took a deep breath and sprinted towards the table, using all her might to launch the burritos into the air. One by one, the delicious parcels soared through the open kitchen window, disappearing into the morning sky.

Leon giggled with delight, his laughter echoing through the room. But their joy was short-lived. The sound of footsteps rapidly approaching filled the air, and the boys burst back into the kitchen, their eyes wide with disbelief and anger.

"What did you do, Linka?" Loki, the eldest, shouted, his hair frazzled from the commotion. "You ruined our breakfast!"

Linka smirked, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "I just saved two burritos from being devoured by a bunch of hungry wolves. You should be thanking me."

The boys' faces turned red with fury, and chaos ensued. Fists flew, burritos were snatched from the air, and the kitchen became a battleground of flying food and squabbling siblings. Linka and Leon, hiding under the sturdy kitchen table, watched it all unfold with a mix of awe and relief.

Amidst the mayhem, Linka spotted an opportunity. With the nimbleness of a ninja, she reached out and snatched a burrito that had fallen to the floor. Leon clapped his hands in applause as they celebrated their victory in silence.

The brawl raged on, growing more intense with each passing moment. The brothers fought tooth and nail, their hunger driving them to desperation. But Linka and Leon, tucked away beneath the table, savored their hard-earned prize.

As the last burrito was claimed by one of the boys, the chaos slowly subsided. The once boisterous kitchen fell into a hushed stillness, save for the sound of chewing and satisfied groans.

Rita, wiping away a few crumbs from her cheek, sighed heavily and rose from her seat. She glanced at the brawling brothers and raised her voice above their clamor. "Enough!" she exclaimed, her voice tinged with exasperation.

The brothers froze mid-punch, their eyes widening as they registered their mother's command. Rita took a step forward, her hands on her hips, and fixed her gaze on Lexx, who was in the midst of grappling with Loki.

"Lexx," she said sternly, "stop the fight. I need to tell you something important."

Lexx released his grip on Loki and stumbled back, a confused expression etched across his face. "What is it, Mom?" he asked, slightly out of breath.