Iron Blooded & Armed

Beach Play

Hanna
Next Day

"Pass it to me!" Yoko shouted.

  The gang and I decided to come to the beach. Us adults are playing volleyball while the kids play on their own. Kiyoh decided she would stay with them since she's pregnant and can't really do anything to risk the babies safety.

  I hit the ball towards Yoko and she hit it to Nia. Nia smacked it to the other side and got us another point.

"Yes!" I cheered and gave Nia a big hug. "How did you learn to play volleyball so well? I remember the first time we ever came to a beach as a group, everyone was all over you and Yoko was so jealous."

"I was not!" Yoko shouted.

"Suuure. We'll go with that," I said.

"You're just wanting me to throw you in the water, aren't you?" She said.

"I'll happily let you, if you can beat me to it," I said and smirked.

"Why you little...!" She shouted and ran after me.

  I ran straight for her, which I guess though her off a bit because she hesitated for a second. Once I reached her, I threw her over my shoulder and ran for the water. I jumped a good ten feet into the air and cannonballed us into the water.

  Being part vampire has its perks. Sometimes I forget that's what I am. The only times I remember, is when I get hungry or when I go to bite someone, even when I'm just playing around about it.

  We surfaced and the first thing Yoko did was splash the hell out of me. I laughed and splashed her back.

"You jerk!" She laughed.

"That's what sisters do," I said cheekily.

"You're too much to let go," she said and hugged me.

"Two girls hugging! Whew!" Kittan cheered.

"SHUT UP!!!" Simon and Kamina shouted and hit him in his head.

"I have an idea. Our boys haven't so much as come near the water, how about we give them a big ole wet hug?" I suggested quietly to Yoko.

"Let's do it," she agreed.

"Hop on my back," I said and turned for her. "I'mma jump us into the air so they don't see us."

  She got on my back and I lunged us into the air. We landed a few seconds later, right in front of our husbands. We separated and engulfed them into those big wet hugs we talked about.

"Oh my goodness!" Kamina exclaimed.

"So cold!" Simon gasped.

"Love you!" Yoko and I said.

"Run," Simon whispered to me.

  I giggled and backed up. Then I waved at him and stuck my tongue out at him. He took a step forward, sending me running. He chased after me until he finally tackled me and stayed over me with a smile on his face.

"Hey there," he chuckled.

"Hi," I smiled.

"Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" He asked and cocked his head to the side innocently.

"You tell me everyday," I giggled.

"Good, cause I want you to know," he said.

"I know. Thank you," I said as he stroked my cheek.

"Come on. We have kids we need to play with," he said and stood. Then he held his hand out for me, which I took, and he helped me up.

"Thank you," I said and gave his hand a gentle squeeze. I have to watch out for my inhuman strengths and abilities.

"Anything for my lady," he said.

"You two are just perfect for one another," Nia said.

"Says the princess. Don't think I don't see guys chase after you and adore you," I said and hugged her.

"Oh?" She asked nervously. "Is that bad for me?"

"Of course not. I just hope you pick someone who's meant for you," I said. "That's all I mean by it."

"Thank you Hanna," she said.

"Momma! Daddy!" My kids shouted and ran for Simon and I.

  The boys jumped up for me, and the girls for their father. We picked them up and kissed their cheeks.

"Momma stop!" Ryu and Lyon laughed. Sion and Rion just giggled and kissed Simon back.

"Why?" I asked.

"Cause that's what we were going to do," Lyon said in a playful duh tone.

"I see," I said and kissed them again.

"Momma!" They laughed and kissed my cheeks.

"Gah, our babies are growing up too quickly!" I pouted to Simon.

  He chuckled then kissed my pouting bottom lip. "I agree with you. Kids, stop growing so much. I remember when I was y'alls age, I was drilling holes and being ignored by everyone but your uncle Kamina."

"That sounds boring," Ryu said.

"It was my favorite thing to do though. I enjoyed it. I always found something new that I could keep and add to my collection," Simon said.