Transcendence

50: Epilogue

 "Riku! Riku, where are you?" A boy hid in the bushes, confident that his hiding place was undetectable.

 "Rikuto!"

 "Mom is calling you you know." Freezing, he turned to find his oldest brother Kyou standing there with a lopsided grin on his face. 

 "Shhh. Don't tell her where I'm at!"

 "I'm not. But Haruta might."

 "Shut him up too!" Kyou cackled some. 

 "Geez. You're gonna miss dinner hiding out here." 

 "No I won't. Papa always finds me in the end." 

 "Okayyyyy." Kyou said with a short laugh as he entered into the house. The boy hunkered down lower and peeked out through the bushes, giddy little grin on his face.

 "Riku." Aha, just as he expected. Right on time. Turning, he found Papa standing there with a reprimanding look on his face.

 "Papa..."

"Didn't you hear Mama calling for you?"

 "Yes but I knew you'd find me somehow." At that, the firm look softened...only slightly. Sighing, he crouched down and scooped up the boy. 

 "When Mama calls for you, go to her. Okay?"

 "Yes sir."

 "Good. Now," Putting him down, he gave him a tap on the bottom.

 "Go inside."

"Yes sir." Smiling to himself, he soon entered the house. The smell of omurice filled the kitchen and he inhaled somewhat greedily. 

 "Smells good baby."

 "Thank you bae. Here, take this to the table for me."

 "Yes ma'am." Taking the bowl of salad to the table, he placed it down and ruffled their youngest's head, placing him on his lap. 

 "Mama, your belly is getting so big now!" Rikuto exclaimed with glee, reaching for it with small hands. 

 "Belly big big!" Haruta mimicked, even smaller hands reaching. Rae blushed and reached down, pressing her sons' hands against her stomach.

 "I am aren't I?"

"Mm."

"Well, why don't you say hi to your sisters. Hm?" The boys grinned and for a brief moment began talking about miscellaneous things before pressing rosy cheeks against her dress.

 "Can they hear us Mama?"

"Mmhm. They can hear you. Haru too."

 "Ahhh."

 "So Mommy...two? Two baby?" 

Laughing softly, she caressed Haruta's cheek.

 "Yes sweetie. Mommy has two babies inside her belly." 

 "Wahhhh." 

 "Boys. Come on. Let Mama sit down."

 "Okay." They sat down and he helped her sit, only pulling away when she appeared comfortable and with a kiss to her forehead of course. Joining hands, they all said a prayer and began to dig in.

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 Agonized screams made him tense up, heart pounding against his chest.