For Eternity II: Clandestine Preceding (Vampire! 2p! Italy x Reader)

Extra #3 - Three Little Gremlins and Two Tired Parents

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        Years had passed since the triplets were born, which meant that once again the castle was thrown into utter chaos. The three youngest Vargas children, now all nine years old, often ran rampant through the corridors with maids and butlers in charge of them running after them. Giovanni, now married to Gwendoline, usually ran with the servants in addition to his parents when you weren't all in meetings. Today the one here seemed to be particularly more energetic than usual, and you and Luciano took on the responsibility of watching them by yourselves since neither of you had any royal business to attend to.

        The morning started off good. The triplets got up and dressed themselves, freshening up afterwards before heading down to the dining hall for breakfast. Luciano, Giovanni, Gwendoline, and you were already there and seated in your usual chairs. The kids took theirs and sat at the table sleepily as you all waited for breakfast to arrive. When it finally did, everyone dug in. The kids are slowly, Anastasia clutching a small blush rabbit that she had dragged out of bed with her as she did so. Roberto almost face planted into the table from falling asleep mid drink, but your husband's quick actions saved him and the glass of blood from spilling.

        The rest of the morning was uneventful until the kids began to wake up completely. They ran around the castle, trying to hide from both you and Luciano. This carried on until lunch when they were corralled in the dining hall to eat. Giovanni and Gwendoline had stepped out at this time for a picnic in the garden, so it was just the five of you. Still full of energy from breakfast, they bounced in their seats and talked nonstop to each other and you. They quieted down when lunch was served, but the addition of more blood added to their already endless energy. Luciano sighed as he watched them bolt out of the room after the dishes were cleared. You stood up before pulling your husband out of his chair, dragging him along to chase down your children again.

        The rest of the day was spent like his with small breaks in between, even after dinner. Edward, Roberto, and Anastasia all were eventually forced into bed by the two of you. They were tucked in with their favorite stuffed animals and the curtains were closed tight. You trudged to your bedroom, Luciano in tow, shortly afterward. Neither of you even made it to your bed, so you opted for the couch. Luciano plopped down first, followed by you right next to him. Your head rested on his shoulder as he dragged a hand down his face with an exhausted sigh.

        "I'm too old for this shit anymore..." he grumbled.

        You gave no response since you had fallen asleep already. Luciano let out another sigh as he leaned his head back against the top of the back rest. His arm wrapped around your waist absentmindedly as he let his eyes slide closed. His muscles relaxed as he let his body slump into the leather couch. He had almost fallen asleep when he felt a weight on his lap. The vampire king opened one of his eyes a crack to see who it was, knowing very well that it wasn't you since you were still next to him curled up into his side. His daughter sat on his lap, clutching her stuffed rabbit close to her chest as she looked at him curiously. She tilted her head as he picked his head up off the back rest to look at her dead on instead of from the awkward angle the leaning of his head created. He had both eyes open now.

        "Sì, principessa...?"

        "Daddy, are you and Mommy okay?"

        "Mhm..."

        "You don't look okay... Are you sick?"

        "No, were not sick, Ana..."

        "Then what are you..."