Halflings 2: The Kids Tail

Chapter 12: What he did

(Dragoon here!  Ok so this chapter is more than likely short because I originally wanted it in the last chapter but I wanted to leave people wondering things.  I sure hope I did!  Ok so this chapter has a few surprises but won't explain everything because if it does, it will be troublesome in making the third and fourth book.  You guys will see when they come out... Ok so enjoy the chapter!)

Mark's POV

To say I hate my dad, John would be a lie and my other dad, Bert would know it.  I'm a pillar of trust for John.  Even though I can never see him thanks to him being in jail,  I kept his secrets for him.  Bert doesn't know about them.  When I heard that he used the money that I saved up for him to pay bail, I was so freaking happy!  This means the whole fucking misunderstanding will be cleared up! 

When Bert took us to our cousin's Cory and Josh's house, Josh lead us to the guardian dragon... I know what that thing really is.  When she appeared pure white to everyone else he appeared black to me.  His eyes flashed red, dangerously as I smirked at him.  I can tell that he is about to strike again.... I need to protect my family from this beast.

This brat named Jim followed me into the van.  I really don't trust anyone, curtesy of the things I know.  But if Josh and Cory trust his mate, then I can trust him too, I think.  Dad drove to the park where we were meeting John.  I was the first to spot him, but not moving in case it was just an illusion.  Illusions don't talk, they just stand.  The person looked around until he saw me, a smile spreading across his face.

"Mark! Hey buddy!  How ya been?  Keeping out of trouble right?  Keeping your brother and sisters out of trouble too?  How's your dad?" He asked.  A huge smile broke out on my face,  I could feel it almost break my face as I darted towards him.

"DADDY!!!! I missed you!  Yes, I've been out of trouble!  Also why don't you ask them yourself?  I've been doing good now that your here!" I cried.  I don't cry.  Unless it deals with my dad.  Tears were pouring out of my eyes like a waterfall as he tried to wipe them away.  I really missed him.

"Oh?  They are here?  Where?  I missed you too, champ" he said.  I just snuggled into his chest, still crying.  He wrapped his arms around me, protectively.  It's been a while since I've seen him.  Dad came out of the bush, surprised I would do such a thing.  He still doesn't know what actually happened.  Only I do besides my father but police would never believe it so he pleaded guilty to the charges.

"Uh, hi Bert.  Um, how are you and the kids?" He asked, not moving his arms from my back. I was still crying, but not the loud pathetic crying you would hear by a baby,  mine was silent so I could hear what my dads were talking about.

"We are good.   They are with me actually.  Kids why don't you come out?" My dad asked my siblings.  They all came out but stayed behind my dad.  Jess really didn't know  John before he was arrested.   The other two only believed what the cops told them, so I'm pretty sure they think the man I'm hugging is a monster with no heart. 

"Mark,  why don't you come back over here?" Dad asked.  I turned my head,  I could still feel the tears going down my face as I looked at dad.  He looked concerned.  He knew that John and I were close when he was around.  I shook my head and looked at John.  A huge smile was plastered on his face.  No not an evil one but a happy, sincere one.

"Daddy didn't do anything wrong!  I know he didn't!  The cops wouldn't believe us I've we told them the truth!" I shouted. Yeah I still call John daddy, sue me.  Dad stared at me with big eyes as he tried to process what I said.  I quickly grabbed my mouth.  I wasn't supposed to spill part of the secret!  Daddy will be mad... I risked a peek at him and he just smiled.  It was a little sadder though and I wonder why?