Beaten And Bruised

20 Years

Twenty years later:

   Murdoc and 2-D still live with Russel and Noodle, the band still makes music and now they all watch over the adopted child, Alexander. Murdoc and 2-D are as in love as ever and nothing has really changed except their age.

   Alexander is 7 years old now and he calls 2-D 'daddy' and Murdoc 'dad'.

   2-D is very protective of their child and would never let anyone or anything hurt him. Although he isn't exactly the strongest person, he will hurt anyone who dares to hurt his son.

   Murdoc is the same way, but worse. If anyone even playfully threatens the small boy, he will go crazy. He is the same way when it comes to 2-D.

   Noodle is Alex's best friend, she might be much, much older than him but she doesn't let that get in the way of her friendship.

   Russel is like the mom of the group, he always has been. But now, he feels a need to fulfill that roll more than he did when it was just Noodle.

(2-D's POV)

   "Daddy! Daddy! Dad isn't letting me watch tv!" I giggled at our little boy, Alexander. He had blue eyes and black hair, he was pale and skinny, he looks like me and Murdoc.

   "Do I have to fight him for you?" I say, hitting my fist against my hand jokingly. "Yes!" He says laughing. We snuck to the living room where Murdoc was watching his show. I signaled for Alexander to stay in the doorway and I went behind Murdoc. "I see your shadow, Stu." Murdoc says, quietly, knowing that I was going to 'fight' him due to how often it happens. I laugh a little then go in front of him.

   I get on top of him and we pretend to fight. We shove each other, playfully and throw soft punches at each other. "Get him, daddy!" Alex yells from the doorway, clearly rooting for me. "Yeah, get me, daddy." Murdoc says, causing me to blush a small bit. We continue until we got tired then Murdoc pushes me off the couch and gets on top of me, pretending to stab me with an invisible sword.

   "The king keeps his throne!" He says victoriously. Alex laughs and comes to my side pretending to cry. "You killed the prince, you killed the prince!" He yells, burying his face into my chest. Murdoc laughs and grabs Alex. "Then how about I give you the TV while I go heal him?" Alex nods frantically and Murdoc scoops me up, carrying me bridal style.

   We got to our room and he placed me on the bed. "We have one crazy kid." Murdoc says tiredly. I nod, smiling. "But he's amazing, he's as perfect as you." I say sitting up to kiss Murdoc's cheek. He nods. "Do you know when Noodle and Russel are coming back?" I ask after a short silence. "They should be back tomorrow." He answers, laying on our bed.

   "I love you Mudz." I say, kissing his cheek. "I love you too, baby boy."

   After a short silence, I spoke up. "I'm scared, Mudz.." I say, holding his hand. "Why's that?" Murdoc asks me, holding my face so I can look up at him. "Time is just moving so fast, I don't want anything to end." I say, avoiding eye contact with my husband.

   "Luv, no matter what happens, I will always love you, you will always be my baby boy, Alexander will always be our little star and Noodle and Russel will always be our family. Nothing will end. I promise you, baby boy. I promise." He says, looking into my eyes. I nod and he holds me close.

   "Alex is so cute." I say, distracting myself from my other thoughts. "He is." Murdoc agrees, a smile forming on his wrinkled face.

   Although his face was wrinkled, he looked younger than ever. Having a child has really made him relive his younger years. Not doing anything his father would've done. He is the best dad ever.

   "Daaddyyyy!" I heard Alex yell. "Whaaaaatttttt?" I yell back. "Where is Noodle?!" He questioned. "She'll be home tomorrow!" I say. Alex stayed quiet after that.

   "You're such a child." Murdoc says. "Yeah, it's because I actually harvest your love and affection and it makes me stay young forever." I say, laughing. "I wish. Hell I wish I could do that!" He said, laughing.

   "But it's okay, you'll always be my baby boy. No matter how old we get, or how old Alexander gets. You will always be one of my special little boys. You and Alex." He smiled, so did I. I love this man.

   I'm going to love Murdoc for as long as I live, and longer than that.

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Peace.

Love.

And wifi.

                    AmazingKilljoy