Mother

18

You were packing your belongings along with the boys' while Loki plays with Atlas. You could hear the rubber ball being thrown back and forth making Atlas giggle often. The two had made it to the papa stage by now, and you were grateful for it as it forces your lips to curve upwards. Your grandfather was downstairs entertaining the rest of the adolescents while Diana watched over the babies. You had invited her to come along with you, but her home will forever be here she says. You will never forget what she's done for you, and you very well on planning to visit her often. For your stay, you were prepared to pay her a hefty sum of gold and even a few of your Gemlings for they were her favorite. You know she'll deny it, but nothing could beat your stubbornness. You also have plans of a secret exchange of providing the Board of Witchcraft with your births which pressures you two's relationship with each other. You also already have dates of future meetings with them bringing forth the Gods on Earth because if you're going to die, you might as well spread your bloodline as far as possible. You made it very clear it was not an army but a next generation bringing forth peace among everyone.

You turned around about to leave the room to discuss things with Diana, but you bumped into Loki him steadying you with his embrace. His cheeks become rosy as he looks down on you with admiration, and you two stay like that you welcoming his warmth. You felt your stress leave your body as you lay your head upon his chest, and he props his chin on your head rubbing soothing circles into your back.

" You... are so special."

" Thank you."

Atlas runs suddenly to the door being giddy and smug as he yells out for the world to hear him.

" Papa and mama are gonna kiss!"

" He better not!"

Your grandfather yells back making Loki chuckle, and he turns his head to the side to see his son slithered outside for a second to have a confrontation with the elder. Being alone, he can't help but to land a kiss on your head.

" You know, I keep thinking about having a child with you."

" We already have a son together fool."

You look up at him his eyes sparkling though angsty. He presses his forehead against your own nuzzling noses, and you swear he was going to kiss you hear frantic footsteps up the staircase. Gara busts through instantly prying you away from him.

" My wife!"

He sounded like a child throwing a temper tantrum, and Loki groans clearly angered at the ruined moment.

" She will never choose you, you know that right?"

He lets out a pitiful sound placing his head in the crook of your neck. You sighed not understanding how he can take so much rejection but still love you so dearly. You do admit though... he's a great father that has grown on you, but marriage still seems too far away.

" Mama! He's back! Make him go away!"

Roman suddenly rushed in making all three adults flare in protection.

" Who?"

Loki pats the Lycan's head to stop his crying, but he was soon answered by a man calling his name.

" Roman! Come back down please!"

" Kerberos..."

You muttered, and Loki looks a bit in shock pondering when you had met him.

" You know him?"

" He's the reason why I left the first time."

" He's the reason you ran away?"

Gara follows you to the banister you peering down at Kerberos with malice intentions.

" I would like to see my son please."

" Are you going to try to take him away again?"

The three headed dog growls at you your grandfather clearing his throat as if reminding he was there.

" Obviously, I can't. Even if I tried, you would probably try to run away like a coward again."

" Don't dare talk to her like that again."

Gara roared not liking the disrespect as he wraps an arm around Roman to talk to him.

" Do you want him to leave son?"

Your heart fluttered at the moment for it was true, and Roman slowly shakes his head no now happy as long he wasn't planning on running away with him. Loki slowly appears crossing his arm at the other deity, and Kerberos huffs not wanting any trouble in secret.

" Don't disrespect my granddaughter again. You might be above me, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve."

" I really mean no harm Merlin. Just some pass resentment is all."

" Better be."

You make your way down the stairs taking in his grey flesh and dark aura once again for a second time. He adjusts himself his orbs flaring crimson when you come closer. You turn back to Roman who takes you by the hand when you were right in front of him. Kerberos gets to his knees gripping his shoulders softly.

" Son, I am not a bad man. Your mother took you to shield you away from being my successor because she no longer wanted you to be in the land of the dead. She.. She had heard of this village on Earth before that was fully accepting of monster, and she would say how badly she wanted to start a new herself there though I was against her coming to this cruel planet. I see she never found it, or else, Y/n would of never found you such a wicked place. That or it's no more ending her dream. I... I still haven't had a child to gain my abilities to perform my duties except you, and I would like you still to take my title when it comes of age. It might go against your mother's wishes, but the Gods' world is the only place that will fully accept you for who you are. I would like to get to know my son so please give me a chance. I promise to not to take you away from your mother because you don't deserve to lose another one-."

Roman hugs the immortal who squeezed back tightly as if it all will fade away like a dream.

" Their transitioning..."

" It won't be as bad where we're going, and I'll make sure to take it slow."

Your grandfather was reassuring ending this memory on a light note.