Heroes without Masks

Chapter 17

I smile at my handy work; looking over Dr. Kellie's outfit. Yukii enters not too long ago and helped with the makeup palette. Vee was doing Dr. Kellie's hair when she asked a question, I needed to ask myself, "Have you ever dated anyone?" My heart dropped when I heard those words, "I was actually engaged once." I freeze when Yukii elbows her, "Heh, did you drop him like a rock at the alter when you found out he had a side girl?" Dr. Kellie smiled a little, "I did end our relationship, but it was over something different."

My throat dried, "Was it who I think it is?" I questioned her as she sighed, "Did you read the books in the legend sections?" I nod, as Yukii and Vee wiggle in, "Who, is the mystery man?" I sigh, "It was our oh so lovely creator; my uncle Flint."

The girls were shocked, "This used to be our apartment, but when he was arrested, I lived here with the boys until I couldn't take it, we moved to St. Louis as I worked as a doctor, I was still hurting from our breakup, I couldn't believe he did that to you kids I was afraid of what he'd do if we'd have kids. I never noticed Darek all that much since Dr. Riverside and I spent every waking moment with each other, I'm sure Darek and I made small talk every once and a while, but I was head over heels in love with Flint Riverside." She sounded hurt more than we were over the fact the Seth betrayed us.

"I mean I was so young, fresh out of college; I was 20 since I skipped a few grades, but he was a good-looking young man in his late twenties and his mind and ideals swept me off my feet." I listen as she continues, "We dated and never told his parents because your mother went crazy over your father's death that we didn't want to mention it, a year passed we made the candy and when he told me how he made you kids...well you should know the rest by now." Yukii was mad as I continue to look over the outfit, "We should get you dressed and ready to restart your life. The boys will be fine, they have us, you're getting to a place where you should get out there and try again, Darek even though he has a name commonly found in jerks doesn't seem like one and he was really engaged in the guy's life." Vee said as I smile along with Yukii.

Dr. Kellie smiled as we laugh, "Thanks girls, you know I'm kind of happy how big my family has gotten in the last few months, the boys weren't as needy as Dix and Shi, I do enjoy having them around, but I think they deserve to have a good family, they're almost ready to be entered into a normal school setting, I think I'll continue to foster them until a hero will adopt them." We were shocked Dr. Kellie had never put her thoughts into the idea of the children staying or leaving, "I'm sure my aunt would love a little girl like Dix."

I can't believe I opened my mouth, "Dix is a normal little girl, right? My aunt and uncle would love a little girl to spoil and to make her the heir to their tech company since my lazy cousin is no help." Dr. Kellie nodded, "That might be the best idea for her, she's young and a chatterbox." I nod, but I fear Shi, the boy is super attached to Heath. "What about Shi?" Yukii asked as she starts to big through Dr. Kellie's underwear drawer, "Yes, the boy is so smart I'm sure he'll find a home quickly too." Vee said while setting the bobbiepinz down on the dresser, "He likes Heath too much, it might hurt him to remove him too soon." I stated as I look over the perfume bottle.

Yukii nods, "I noticed that too, the kid sticks to him and Tucker like a fly to honey." I nod not that he doesn't like Ryan, he just likes tougher looking guys. I mean he's a kid what do you expect. I sigh loudly, as Yukii suddenly looks nervous, "The guys are still watching the chicken!" she flung the door open and ran down the hall, I rushed after, "What are you three doing!" I make it to the living room and the guys are standing up dancing with the character on the screen as the stove goes off, I turn my face as Yukii grabs the still okay chicken, "Tucker put some clothes on this isn't you and the guys." Yukii said as he laughs, "Alright, babe only for you."

Dr. Kellie peeks over, she had gotten dressed during all of the commotions, "Are you guys okay?" they guys looked at Kellie shocked to see her so nicely dressed, "Yep we're fine." She smiled as they play it off as them not being dumb. Tucker returns with clothes on; this time, "Alright, let's; party!" Yukii stops him, "No, I helping you get ready Lilia and I picked out nice clothes, and for once you're going to wear it!" she dragged him into their room while I sigh. Those two could end a small country by accident like they just start running and it all goes downhill from there.