Illusions (Infinite x Oc) DISCONTINUED

Chapter 15 - Mother Behavior

(Oana's POV)

     My ear flicked to the sound of coughing. My eyes snapped open as I jumped to my feet. I looked around to see Gadget was awake. He was sitting up on his bed coughing. I walked up to him. He notices me walking over to him. He reaches to grab his glasses and smiles when he sees me.

     "Good morning, Oana!" He greeted. I placed the back of my hand on his forehead. His eyebrows furrowed at my actions. "Um, what are you doing?"

     "Checking," I answered as I checked the temperature in his ears. With my answer, the little wolf stayed still. Letting check for anything we should be worried about. Eventually, I saw Lot stir awake. He blinked his eyes open and made eye contact with me. "Morning, Lot. Did you rest well?"

     His beak did not move as he stared at me. His face slowly grew red. Is he still feeling alright? My ear flicked to the sound of Fuchsia waking. I heard her stretch her limps and yawn. "Good morning, everyone!" She greeted us filled with energy. Ready for the next assignment from the echidna. 

     Gadget waved his hand. Lot stayed still watching me check for signs of illness in his wolf friend. Silence quickly took the space of the room. I could feel the cat's eyes staring at my back. With a sigh, I looked at her and saw her fur a mess. I walked over and cleaned up her fur for her. She was confused by my actions but stayed quiet. Once I was done, I asked, "What is it?"

     She flinched, seeming not to expect my question. "H-Huh? Come again?"

     "Your question. I know when someone has a question that needs to be answered for your knowledge and satisfaction. What is it?" I elaborated as I walked back to Gadget. I moved him closer to me as I checked for any ticks in his fur. We were in the forest not too long ago. One might have this effect or will soon have an effect.

     "What are you doing to Gadget?" Fuchsia asked as she walked closer to me, watching what I was doing.

     "Checking for ticks," I answered. My eyes widened a bit as I spotted one. I grabbed it between my claws before it could escape. I ruffled Gadget's fur before brushing it. "When was the last time you took a bath?"

     "Yesterday," Fuchsia answered with pride.

     "T-Two days ago, m-ma'am," Lot answered. I gave him a glance with a raised brow. I waited for Gadget to answer. But nothing came from the boy. I looked down at him with a hand on my hip.

     "Gadget? When?" I repeated with more authority. The red wolf looked up at me nervously before quickly looking at the floor.

     "A week ago," he quietly answered, ducking his head away from me. I sighed, crunching the bridge on my nose.

     "Eww, man! That's gross!" Lot scoffed as he crawled out of bed. Before he could get too far, I grabbed his shoulders and sat him down.

     "Wh-Wh-"

     "Checking for ticks. Even after a good bath, you do not know if any ticks have left or arrived in your feathers. Now, stay still," I explained as I searched for ticks. As I moved his feathers around for any ticks, I overheard some whispering.

     "Ya nervous, Lot? Ya gotta crush?"

     "Shut up, Fuch!"

     "Done. You are clean," I said as I ruffled the boy's feathers before brushing them back.

     Lot looked down with his cheeks red. Fuchsia tried to cover her mouth to avoid laughing as loud as she did the first time. "Fuchsia," I called. Without question, she walked up and sat in between the two boys with a smile. I hummed in approval before checking her fur. In the end, there were no ticks in sight.