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Lila slammed the door to her room, whining and crying as she laid on her bed. How could Bob do this?? The one time she falls in love and she cant even have him? What's Bobs problem and ruining her life.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door and Lila thought it was Bob. She screamed for him to go away, obviously not wanting to face him or her problems at the moment until she heard a smaller voice. It was Streber. Lila sat up, wiping the tears off her face before telling her to come in.

Streber opened the door slowly, walking over to Lila and trying to climb on the bed. Lila Let out a small giggle, noticing how Streber would struggle to climb. "Need some help?" Lila asked, reaching her hands down to help Streber.

Streber let out a hiss, swatting away Lilas hands before climbing on the bed. Lila only smiled, not only at the stupid antics of her brother but also thinking about a few things. Streber sat next to Lila, laying on her lap and hugging her.

"Why are you so sad? I heard you screaming and I thought you got hurt by him again-" Streber said, looking up at Lila with sadness in his eyes. Lila knew about Strebers real father, Franz. Of course Lila and Streber were no where near related but it was just nice knowing she had someone to worry about.

"Don't worry. Dad will protect us, remember? Don't worry about him!" Lila said, putting her hand on Strebers forehead and petting it softly. Streber had lived in abusive household for a while, the old scars showing but even then he was still a happy and trusting kid.

"Yeah but are you alright?" Streber asked, grabbing Lilas hand so she wouldn't be petting him anymore. Lila stared for a second, questioning her different answers before sighing.

"Its just- I have a crush on this boy at school but I'm pretty sure he doesn't like me back. I just don't wanna keep chasing what's not for me." Lila tried to explain in a way Streber would understand without hurting him or herself.

"Then take him-" Streber said, looking at Lila with a pretty stern look.

"What?-"

"Take him- If he doesn't want you but you keep chasing then take him. Show him you're better!" Streber explained, sitting up and smiling at Lila. Lila thought about it, it was a good idea but she cant force someone to love her.

"Streber that's not how that works- you cant force someone to love you." Lila said, putting her hand on Strebers head. Streber didn't understand it or what was wrong with it. His past father did it, why couldn't Lila?

"But you can! Just do it!" Streber said, getting down from the bed and jumping on the floor. Lila took at least 43 minutes to snap before she eventually agreed to Strebers plan.

Streber ran off to his room excited that Lila listened to his plan. Lila laid on her bed, taking a deep breath before she wrapped in her blanket and fell asleep with worry in her head.

The next morning Lila woke up to the sound of Bob panicking and she sat up confused. Lila got up, walking to the door and putting her ear up to it to listen in.

"Aiden there has to be something you can do.. you cant take Lila from me shes all I got!-"

"Bob i'm afraid I have to. My son likes your daughter and wishes to have her. My son always gets what he wants."

"There has to be someone else.. please, Aiden don't let Atticus take her from me!" 

"Bob Vesleb. This talk is over. Goodbye."

Then all that could be heard was faint crying and the front door slamming. Lila opened the door, walking downstairs quickly and peeking under the railing to see her father on his knees crying. Lila tilted her head, confused why he was crying but acted like she didnt hear anything.

"Dad?.." Lila said softly, immediately grabbing Bob's attention as his eyes snapped to look at Lila. Bob wiped his face, standing and walking over to the stairs and looking up at Lila.

"Lila.. what are you doin'? Its- early- you should get back to bed- its the weekend after all. You can- go out with Juane and Carmen maybe?-" Bob said, putting his hands together as he looked at Lila. Lila walked down the stairs, confused and worried at the same time.

"Are you alright? I heard you crying." Lila pointed out, making Bob sigh before walking to the couch and sitting down. Lila followed him, sitting next to him and leaning on him before grabbing the phone.

"It's nothing. You should go out- Ethans mom is coming to pick up Streber so they could hang out for a bit. You haven't been outside for a while." Bob said, looking over at Lila as he wrapped his arm around her shoulder and hugged her. Lila dialed Carmen and Juanes phone numbers before hitting call and waiting for their answer.

"I'll call Juane and Carmen to see if they wanna hang out- Hey girls!" Lila said, smiling softly as she heard Juane usual singing tone in the background as Carmen said good morning.

"wassup giiirrrll- you wanna hang? I got like- literally nothing- to do- we could go to the mall!" Juane suggested, making Lila giggle as she heard Carmen sigh from the other line.

"You're asking me to bring my dads credit card aren't you?" Carmen asked from the other line. Lila could feel the smug smile on Carmens face as Juane answered faster than Carmen could finish.

"YEAH! He wont notice a few hundreds missing- you're literally a millionaire-"  Juane said, making Lila giggle as they all agreed to meet at the mall. Carmen loved having money and Juane loved spending money. They're perfect for eachother! Though Lila is more into saving money than spending it. 

"I'll be back around 5!" Lila said happily, going back up to her room to get dressed but still questioning a few things.

Bob sat on the couch, sadness on his face as he wondered what he was gonna do if Aiden did take Lila..

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Lila got dressed, putting on her purple sweater and light blue jeans before grabbing her shoes. Lila was excited to see Juane and Carmen again, after all they were the best of friends. Carmen and Lila had a rivalry because of their differences and preferences but often put it aside because Juane wanted them to stay friends for as long as possible.

Juane didn't stress over small things but she did have BPD (Bipolar disorder) and OCD (Obsessive compulsive disorder) and hated when the three had to split. Lila ran downstairs, her lavender hair waving as she grabbed her phone out the charger and charged out the door and to the mall.

One thing was making a plan with Juane, another is being late. Juane hates when people are late or forget and often ends up just ignoring them for a while or cutting them off entirely. It always made Lila wonder if that's why she didn't have many friends.

Lila huffed, her hair waving in the wind as she runs. Good thing Lila went to boxing and had good stamina. She could protect herself while getting away and Bob trusted she 100% would not get kidnapped! Right?

Lila ran to the entrance of the mall, taking small deep breaths as she was waved over by Carmen and Juane. Juane was wearing her hoodie with her favorite black tights and Carmen was in a fluffy dress. Carmen was practically asking to be robbed with all the jewelry she was wearing. Juane only had her ring on that her boyfriend, Aron, had given her.

"There you are! We thought you wouldn't show up-" Juane said, running over to Lila and hugging her tightly. Lila hugged Juane happily and went over to Carmen for a hug but Carmen only put her hand on Lilas chest to keep distance.

"Ah ah ah- this dress is new. I don't need a plebeian ruining it." Carmen said, putting her hand on her hip as she backed away. Juane only walked over to Carmen with a confused look.

"I don't know how you'll ever get a boyfriend with that attitude-" Lila said, crossing her arms and rolling her eyes in a mocking tone. Carmen growled, putting her phone in her pocket.

"I don't know how you'll ever run that STUPID business."

"Probably because I wont use daddy's credit card to pay for it all!"

"At least I know my dad unlike your little- adopted brother." Carmen said, a smug smile on her face. And that was all it took for Lila to snap.

Lila grabbed Carmen by the gold chain around her neck and held onto it tightly, suffocating Carmen. Juane grabbed Lilas arm, pulling her away in a panic while screaming for her to stop.

Suddenly Lila felt a cold hand grab her shoulder and she looked back to see Atticus. Lila let go of Carmen, dropping her on the floor as Juane went to go check on Carmen.

Atticus tilted his head at Lila, his V shaped smile never leaving his face. "Lila, dear, what are you doing? This is no way to behave. Especially not in public."

"A-Atticus-" Lila said, her face heating up before she backed away. Atticus got closer to Lila, grabbing her hand and leaning forward. Lila pulled away, running into the mall and running off as she heard Atticus and Juane calling for her.

Lila ran until she was out of sight, hiding under a table in the food court. Lilas face was pink as she covered her mouth with her right hand. What was she thinking? Almost killing one of the richest people in town? Why was she so stupid? And then Atticus saw it? Shes dead for sure. 

Lila laid under the table, taking out her phone and looking through it before eventually dozing off under the table.

After an hour or two Lila woke up to Juane, Atticus and Carmen shaking her to see if she was alive. Lila blinked slowly, looking up at the three with confusion before Juane offered her hand to Lila and Lila took it, bumping her head on the table as she got up.

"Owww- wh-" Was all Lila could get out before Juane and Atticus started to question her. Their ^ shaped mouths not looking happy as they scolded her. Carmen watched with a smug smile on her face as Lila was scolded by both her crushes.

"YOU GUYS ARE GIVING ME A HEADACHE-" Lila yelled, making Atticus and Juane stop their bickering. Lila pointed at Carmen before speaking. "SHES THE REASON I ATTACKED IN THE FIRST PLACE."

Lila had a good point, so Juane and Atticus agreed to bicker at Carmen instead. Carmen only rolled her eyes, putting her hands on her hip as she listened to the two scold her. Lila dusted herself off before sighing, finally getting a break from the two.

While Atticus and Juane were busy scolding Carmen, Lila snuck off. Lila made her great escape, trotting up the stairs until she bumped into a small crowd of people in red sweaters. She looked confused before backing away as the people stared her down. Lila ran back down the stairs, being greeted by Atticus at the bottom of the stairs.

"AA- Atticus!- you scared me- aha-" Lila said, backing away before she bumped into the group again. They were now behind her while Atticus was Infront of her, blocking any exits or entrances.

"Where are you going my dear?" Atticus asked, tilting his head as he backed away from the stairs and allowed the men to circle them.

"Just- heading home!- Not feeling well-" Lila pulled that excuse right out her left ass cheek but she hoped it would get her off the hook as soon as possible so she could get home to her brother. 

"You feel just fine! I know it!" Atticus said happily, grabbing Lilas hand and dragging her away. Lila could hear the faint screaming of Carmen and Juane calling for her but the more she was led away from them by Atticus, the more she felt he face heating up and the more she wanted to hold onto Atticus.

Lila tried to come up with an excuse to go home but when she opened her mouth to talk nothing came out. Lila looked confused about why she couldn't say anything but she didn't question it. Currently the only thing fogging her mind was the thought of Atticus and her. Lila hugged Atticus, letting him drag her away as she tried to back away. 

"Lila, dear. Do you think you would be my lovely bride?~ you're so much smarter than you think so your education is done, my family is very wealthy and I don't think theres much more for us here. What do you say my dear?" Atticus asked, looking back at Lila with a smile as Lila nodded, not knowing that she even agreed at all.

But from now on Lila would know one thing, she was now an incubator for the heir of his cult. That's all she ever will be now. A mother, an incubator and a wife. Nothing more, Nothing less.

And Atticus got enjoyment from every second.

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As Atticus led Lila out the mall he had one thing in mind.

He needed a heir to his throne.

Now of course Atticus could wait until Lila is atleast 20 before he asked for a kid, he wasn't a monster. But he needed an heir and he needed it now. Should he ask? I mean he practically controls the world. He can get whatever he wants. He'll just take a part of himself and put it inside Lila's womb. Easy as pie.

Atticus led Lila down the street and straight to his mansion on the hill. Of course it was private property, not another house in sight of where the mansion was. Atticus' father had owned the house but of course Atticus owned everything inside. Atticus' father was dead anyway and passed this cult onto him so technically it is his house.

Atticus looked down at Lila, noticing her once pretty violet eyes a now light teal. Atticus' plan was working just as he intended. Atticus led Lila into the mansion, smiling as he pushed her inside the mansion. Lila fell face first but she wasn't in any pain. The cults power prevented her from feeling anything else.

Of course Atticus wasn't a monster so he just grabbed Lilas arm and dragged her to the ritual room with the rest of the cult members. The cult members wore red coats, only looking down at Lila through the holes of their coats.

"We need an heir. You know what to do." Atticus said, making the cultist pick up Lila and start tying her to a cross. Lila held her head up, her vision blurry as she slowly came back to the real world.

Lila blinked a few times before whining about how her head hurt. Atticus looked back at Lila, noticing her teal eyes turning back to violet. Atticus smiled, walking up to Lila and looking up at her. "Lila! Welcome back my dear." Atticus said, grabbing Lilas face and turning it to look at him. 

"Whe-where am I?.." Lila asked, looking around before locking eyes with Atticus. Atticus only looked over Lila features before sighing.

"You're in my house now. But don't worry! Its just me and you!" Atticus replied, smiling happily as he hummed a little tune to soothe Llas panic.

Lila sighed, thinking she would be safe with Atticus. Lila looked at her arms, noticing the ropes around her arms and ankles. She stared for a second before her eyes went wide.

"Atticus we just met- I didn't think you'd wanna do this already-" Lila said, looking over at Atticus with a confused look.

Atticus was also confused before he realized, then laughed. "Oh heavens no! Nonono- This is just a safety precaution!"

"For what?-" Lila asked, leaning her head forward to get closer to Atticus. It was hard enough being tied up, she atleast wanted to hear him. 

"The egg insertion!"

"THE WHAT."

"I want to have an offspring with you my dear!" Atticus said happily, putting his hands together and smiling.

Lila stared for a second, panic on her face before she softened and smiled softly. "Can we get to know each other a bit more? Maybe a date or two before we get a house together?- maybe then I can decide?-" Lila asked, a worried smile on her face before Atticus thought about it and sighed.

"Of course my dear! Anything to keep you happy. Where will our first date be?" Atticus asked, handing Lila a small map of the town with all the more expensive places.

"Wow- uh- i'm not good with decisions- why dont you pick?-" Lila said, making Atticus take a deep breath and walk away. Lila watched him leave before she struggled agains the ropes.

Lila looked around, noticing the cultists following behind Atticus. She growled before clenching her fists in a ball and using all her strength and snapping the ropes. Lila almost fell forward before she caught herself and took deep breaths. Lila quickly untied her ankles before stepping down from the cross and tip toeing over to the exit.

Lila didn't say a word as she slowly opened the door and trotted out. Lila had a smug smile as she ran down the hill and back to the town. Lila glanced back, having a feeling that someone was watching her. And she was right. One of the cultists were at the window staring at Lila before it walked away. Lila didn't dare to question as she ran though. She didn't have time to die.

Lila heard a demonic screech from behind her before she ran faster, trying to get home as soon as possible. Lila ran down the street, not daring to look back or even question what was happening. She just wanted to get home, back to her brother, back to her dad. She missed them.

Lila knocked on the door desperately, trying to open it. Bob opened the door, confused and worried before he hugged Lila tightly.

"MY BABY- WHERE WERE YOU YOUNG LADY ITS 8PM." 

"I WAS KIDNAPPED-"

"WHA-"

"Yeah.. but I escaped!" Lila said, throwing her hands up in a jazz hands motion with a smile. Bob stared for a second before sighing and smiling softly.

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And that was all it took before Bob decided to help her get ready for the date with Atticus. Lila wore a pretty dark purple glittery dress with gold-amethyst heels and a Cults amulet (that she didn't know was for the cult). Bob looked at his little girl with a proud smile on his face before clapping his hands for Lila.

Streber sat on the couch looking at the dress before smiling at Lila, his fangs showing and Lila smiled back happily. Lila was fairly excited to go on a date. It was her first after all. But she still couldn't get the thought of Atticus kidnapping her out of her mind.

"I don't look that good- what if he doesn't like it?- I should change-" Lila whined, grabbing a white faux fluffy collar and wrapping it around her neck. Bob only rolled his eyes and got up, walking over to Lila and gesturing for the door.

"He's gonna love ya! Don't ever talk down on yourself baby. You look like the most beautiful princess I done ever saw!" Bob said, fluffing  up Lilas hair and fixing it into a rose bun. Lila only looked down at the white gloves on her hands before sighing.

"I look like a rich prick- like Carmen-" Lila commented, making Streber let out giggles as he looked over Lilas outfit. She wasn't wrong though- she looked like a purple version of Carmen. Just a bit shorter.

"You do not. You're a beautiful girl!" Bob said, fluffing up Lilas hair before pushing her to the door. Lila walked to the door nervously before taking a deep breath and walking outside to be greeted by Atticus in a suit.

Lila jumped at the sight of Atticus but smiled softly at his V shaped smile. Atticus offered his hand with a smile and Lila happily took it. Atticus walked Lila to the car, opening the door for her and letting her get in the passenger seat. Lila watched as Atticus circled the car before getting in the drivers seat and starting the car.

"Can you even drive?-" Lila asked, making Atticus let out one of those fake fancy laughs before handing Lila his drivers license.

Age and information: 19, 6'3, male. Name: Atticus Eyestar. From: Spook Town, Arizona.

"Huh- why's your last name Eyestar? Are you like- warrior cats or something-" Lila joked, handing Atticus his drivers license and smiling at Atticus. Atticus let out a small laugh as he put back his drivers license.

"Oh no my dear! Its a special name my mother chose! Its in honor of my fathers business!" Atticus explained while looking at the road. He didn't have time to tell the tale and he definitely couldn't tell Lila right now.

Lila stared for a few seconds before putting the license in the glove compartment and sighing. Lila looked out the window, noticing that they were going a bit far from town and she started to panic a bit.

"Uh- Atticus- we are- we are pretty far- how far is this restaurant?-" Lila asked, looking to Atticus with obvious panic in her eyes as she kept her hand on the car door's handle.

"AHA! My dear you're funny! We're heading to dinner at my place!" Atticus said happily, looking at Lila with teal eyes and a smile.

"Oh!- well- are your parents gonna be there?- i'm sure it would go great!-" Lila said, slowly letting go of the car door with less panic, knowing that if his parents are there then she would most likely be safe.

After a few more minutes of driving they finally arrived at a black and white mansion. Atticus got out of the car and closed the door behind him, gesturing for Lila to follow behind him and Lila did. They walked up to the door, being greeted by a black and owl-like demonic figure at the door. (Resembling Paimon from Helluva Boss but a skull for a head.)

"Father we have guests over!- stop embarrassing me!-" Atticus said to the demonic figure in a whiny tone, making the figure scoff before turning into a figure that was similar to Atticus, just lighter and longer hair and a bit taller.

"Forgive me, for I didn't expect you to bring such a fine lady from such a- eugh- POOR town." The figure said, grabbing Lilas hand and kissing the top of it before smiling at Lila. "She smells like pure lavender. What perfume do you use my dear?"

"Oh! Nono- this is natural!" Lila said, smiling as she put her hands together. Atticus' father stared for a few seconds, questioning it before letting out a small laugh, thinking that Lila was joking with him.

"Aha! That's not possible!" Atticus' father said, smiling as he put his hands behind his back. Lila stared in confusion. Did he not believe her?

"It is!- I think its a genetic mutation-" Lila laughed nervously, not liking the way that Atticus' father was looking at her. It scared her a bit.

"AHA- fun learning about us! Now- how about that date my dear?" Atticus said, grabbing Lilas hand and leading her inside. Atticus' father made a growl, turning back to his owl form and following behind them.

Lila looked around the clean and sophisticated home, looking at the famous paintings around the house before turning back to look at Atticus. Atticus had a V shaped smile on his face, never once dropping it. Lila was a bit creeped out by the demonic statues and seeing the same symbol around the house on flags, banners, curtains, hell even engraved on some things around the house.

"What's with the symbols?-" Lila asked, turning to Atticus. Atticus thought for a second before smiling and pointing at a picture of Atticus' whole family.

"You have- uh- quite the- extensible family-" Lila said nervously, not knowing how to react to so many people in one picture.

"My grandmother had 10 children! 5 male and 5 females! My mother had 8! 4 males and 4 females! My aunts have atleast 12 each- 6 males and 6 females! Such an endeavor from such elegant ladies if I do say so myself!" Atticus explained, looking at the picture with a smile. Lila noticed a few people that didn't look related to them at all.. until she realized the man she was looking at in the picture was Bob. Her dad.

"Do you- by chance know Bob Vesleb?-" Lila asked, looking towards Atticus with a confused and worried look.

"Yes! He's part of the group I'm in! Even friends are considered family!" Atticus said, looking at Lila before walking to the dining room and sitting down at the table.

Lila followed behind Atticus, sighing of relief as she sat down across Atticus. Atticus' mother, a barn owl-like figure with a long dress looked over at the two and smiled softly. (Resembling Stella from Helluva Boss.) She walked over with a wine bottle and leaned down, making an owl coo before speaking. 

"Look at the two love-owls! Marvelous! How about some wine for the lovely lady?" Atticus' mother asked, looking over at Lila while handing her a wine glass.

"Oh!- uh no thanks- not old enough to drink-" Lila protested, smiling as she pushed the glass away. Atticus' mother only nodded as she poured Atticus a cup and then walked away to join Atticus' father.

"You protested a chance to underage drink, Why?" Atticus asked, waving the wine before drinking from the glass.

"Why?- Why wouldn't I? I don't have time to get in trouble or get anyone else in trouble-" Lila said, just shrugging as she leaned across the table.

"Mhm.. so tell me about what you see in your future." Atticus said, putting the wine glass down and putting his hands together.

Lila had to take a few minutes to think about it before answering. "Well i'm really into my dream of becoming a business owner. Just me and my business!"

"Any children?" Atticus asked, a genuine sound of curiosity in his tone. Atticus needed an heir to his throne and without one he wont be able to marry Lila.

"I-" Lila was going to answer before she realized something. She looked over at Atticus' mother and father, confused on why they were here if in the mansion the cult members were saying they were dead. 

"Wait how is your mom and dad alive?-" Lila asked, making Atticus' mother and father gasp before turning to their soul forms and flying away. Atticus stared for a second before giggling.

"Nono! Its my uncle and my aunt- though I call them mother and father." Atticus explained with a smile. Lila thought that was reasonable.

"You know Atticus- you aren't that bad!" Lila smiled, happy to have Atticus around. Atticus smiled back, also glad to have Lila.

And then they kissed. Not one of those simple pecks either, full tongue. And it went on for a while before they decided to pull away. 

"I'll drive you home-" Atticus said, walking away with Lila following behind him.

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Skid was currently in the kitchen.. eating flour. Nothing else. Just pure flour. Skid looked at the clock, seeing it was exactly 11am. Skid knew he had to wake up Lila and Atticus and he got up and walked to the stairs, leaving a trail of flour right behind him.

Skid walked up the stairs, a smile on his face as he climbed up the stairs and went straight to his parents room. Skid peeked in, smiling as he climbed onto Lila and Atticus' bed and started jumping on them excitedly.

"WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UPPPPPPPP-" Skid screamed, smacking Atticus' face and pulling on Lilas hair. Atticus growled as he flipped over and sighed, Lila only hissed.

Lila sat up, sighing as she stretched and looked over at Atticus who was currently sleeping peacefully as Skid screamed in his ears. Lila groaned, tapping Atticus on the shoulder to make him wake up, and wake up he did. Atticus looked over at Lila, sighing as he sat up and watched Skid scream.

Atticus stared for a second before he fully woke up and looked at the bed, seeing it was covered in flour. "OH MY GOD-" Atticus yelled, looking at the trail of flour before looking at Lila with a look of worry.

"NOAH. WHAT IS THAT." Lila screamed, picking up Skid and shaking him gently, making flour fall from his clothes and hair. Atticus looked like he was about to pass out as he stared down at Skid with pure fear.

"MY BABIES BEAUTIFUL DARK PURPLE HAIR- ITS- LIGHTENED-" Atticus shrieked, his hands cupping his cheeks as he stared at Skids hair before reaching out to touch it. Flour covered Atticus hands immediately, making Atticus stare before passing out on the bed.

"..Lets get you to the bath-" Lila groaned, getting up and walking to the bathroom with Skid in her arms. Lila saw the trail of flour all the way from the kitchen to the stairs and up to her room and she sighed before walking into the bathroom and closing the door.

"Get undressed- God Atticus is gonna yell at you-" Lila said, watching Skid get undressed before she started up the bath. Lila put Skid in the bath, grabbing the soap and scrubbing him carefully before looking at the black markings on his chest.

Lila stared at the large black circle on his chest, looking at the teal cult symbol in the middle before lifting Skids arms to scrub him. Skid played with a rubber duck, squeaking it and showing it to Lila happily as he talked about his friend.

Lila put some shampoo on her hands, scrubbing it into Skids hair with ease as she responded to each question that Skid had asked. Skid turned to look at Lila with a smile before speaking.

"Mama why do I have the colors?" Skid asked, squeezing the rubber duck as Lila let out a small giggle before asking what he meant.

"The colors on my chest- their weeiirddd- and they make weird sounds when I go near the police officers or bad people- Wilbur doesn't have it- why do I?" Skid asked, confusion on his face as he pointed at the cult symbol on his chest.

"Well-" Lila said, thinking about what she could say before sighing and speaking up. "Its- you got it from your father- he has it too! It means good luck! that's why it makes sounds when you're around bad people- so it can protect you!" Lila explained in the best way possible, the smile never leaving her face as she talked.

"So that's why! I was always so weirded out by it but now I know it's good so it's okay! Why does everyone else hate it? Roy was bullying me and he saw it and got scared-" Skid said in an upset tone while looking at the markings on his chest. It hurt Lila to know that people were scared of her son because of something so small.

"Well Roy is a big dumb fat mean pig- and you shouldn't give him the attention or reaction he's looking for." Lila said, frowning as she washed the shampoo out of Skids hair. Skid made a small giggle before huffing.

"Mama that's not nice! Be nice to Roy- you don't know whats going on with him-" Skid said angrily, splashing water on Lila as Lila giggled.

"I don't give a shit- he should deal with his own problems and not take it out on someone else like a true gentleman would." Lila said, putting some conditioner on her hands and scrubbing it into Skids hair before the cult symbol on his chest started glowing lightly.

"Wh- Mamaaaaa- what does that mean?-" Skid asked, looking down at the markings with worry. Lila looked at the markings, knowing what it meant. Lilas eyes started to tear up as she looked back at the door.

"LILA." Atticus yelled from the halls, making Lila jump before she quickly got Skid out the bath and dried him.

"I need you to go to your room and stay there alright?- we can play hide and seek!- you cant leave your hiding spot until I tell you-" Lila said while getting Skid dressed. Skid nodded excitedly as he heard the word 'game', not knowing what Lila really meant.

As soon as Skid was fully dressed he ran off to his room, Lila sat on the bathroom floor for a few seconds before she heard the clicking of Atticus' house boots. Lila got up, sighing as she walked over to the bathroom door with an anxious look.

"Lila my dear- what the hell was that. When I expected you to be a mother I expected you to teach our son not to do shit he's not meant to be doing. Unless- you aren't cut out to be a mother- maybe I should leave you and find someone else?" Atticus said with a smug tone, turning his back on Lila with a V shaped smile.

"NO- I am a good mother!- we-- we were asleep- we would have no idea what he was doing!-" Lila said in a panic, grabbing Atticus' arm and pulling him back.

"Hm.. Well I expect better. I heard your friend Juane was an amazing mother. Her kid is happy. Maybe Carmen would be a better mother." Atticus said with a hint of sarcasm, pulling his arm away from Lila and stepping forward as if he was going anywhere. 

"NO PLEASE- Atticus i'll do anything- please don't leave me-" Lila pleaded, tears in her eyes as she tried to hold onto Atticus. Atticus looked back at Lila, reaching his hand up and petting her hair softly.

"Then all you have to do is stand there and look pretty like the woman you are. Not everyone keeps the beautiful hair color and that pretty baby face forever you know!" Atticus praised, turning to Lila and kissing her lightly on the forehead.

"I- I know- I just don't want you to leave.. its hard enough dealing with Noah on my own.. you cant leave me.." Lila said, pure fear in her tone as she looked up at Atticus' tall figure. Lila would always love this man no matter how much he hurt her, but if he ever laid a finger on her kid she would be the reason he was dead.

"I can do whatever the hell I want. Now be a good little decoration and look pretty. Smile. You're never fully dressed without it!" Atticus said, smiling with his perfect teeth. Lila immediately followed behind, smiling softly as she looked at Atticus.

"And hold." Atticus said, grabbing Lilas face and holding it gently before raising his other hand and backhanding Lila. Lila fell onto the floor, holding the spot where Atticus had smacked as she cried out in pain.

"IF HE EVER PULLS A STUNT LIKE THIS AGAIN, I WILL BE SURE THAT HE IS GONE OR I LEAVE. I DONT HAVE TIME FOR DILLY DALLY DO I? WHYS THAT LILA." Atticus screamed, his hands balling into fists as he stared down at Lila with a look of pure anger.

"Because you run a cult.." Lila said softly, the tears pouring from her eyes before Atticus stomped his foot, making Lila jump.

"LOUDER." Atticus yelled, crossing his arms over his chest while looking down at Lila.

"B-BECAUSE YOU RUN A CULT.." Lila screamed, covering her face as she cried out. Atticus smiled, turning to walk away before he saw Skid staring at him. Atticus stared back for a second before walking over to Skid and kneeling down.

"What's wrong Noah? You look upset." Atticus said, running his hands through Skids hair with a satisfied look, his hair darker than ever.

"Why'd you hurt mama?- I saw it-" Skid said in a sad tone, looking up at Atticus with worry and just the smallest hint of fear.

"Don't worry about that. Let's go to sleep. It's better than staying awake." Atticus said, grabbing Skid's hand and walking to his room. Skid glanced back at Lila with sadness as Lila smiled at him.

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Lila laid on the bathroom floor, sighing as she slowly sat up. What is she gonna do now? Skid had seen everything and it hurt to see that he knew what was happening. It was hard enough dealing with it.

Lila got up and back on her feet before walking over to the mirror, looking at the bruise on her face before grabbing a small makeup pallet and covering the bruise. She couldn't have anyone know. She couldn't have Atticus leave her. 

"Its- its just another day- its fine!-" Lila kept telling herself, sighing softly as she put her makeup pallet down and fixed her hair. Lila walked out the bathroom and over to Skids room, hoping that Atticus hadn't hurt her son. She would kill him if he ever did.

Lila peeked into Skids room to see Atticus petting Skid softly on the head while telling him to go to sleep. Skid was laying on the bed and trying to ask questions but Atticus would never let him finish if it had to do with Lila and the abuse.

"Atticus- that's enough. Noah come on- we're gonna go see your friend alright?" Lila said, waving Skid over to her and he gladly rushed over to her with open arms. Atticus left out a small growl before sighing and walking out the room and heading down the stairs. Lila picked up Skid and walked behind Atticus with a smile as she cooed to Skid about how he was a perfect boy.

Lila sat Skid on a table, putting on his coat and his shoes before zipping up his coat and fixing his hair. Lila took a deep breath in and paused, just holding the breath in before letting it out.

"Come on hon, we gotta hurry before Susie decides to yell at him-" Lila said, picking up Skid and walking to the front door with a smile as Skid babbled on about random things. Lila walked out the door, walking to the Wonders house with a sigh. 

"Mama why did Papa hit you? Did you do something bad? Susie hits Wilbur sometimes when he's bad-" Skid asked, looking up at Lila with curiosity. Skid was a naturally curious kid with a tang for questions, Though this question was far more serious than Lila had ever answered.

"Well- he does it because he loves me!-" Lila said with a smile, hoping Skid would be satisfied with the answer she had given, but Skid only stared.

"But thats not right." Skid said sternly, looking up at Lila with concerned eyes as he held onto her. Lila stared for a second, realizing that Skid was much more conscious than she mistook him to be.

"I- its fine Noah- Really!" Lila said, smiling in hopes of convincing Skid that she was fine even though she was keeping so much from him. Skid didn't believe it though, but his didn't wanna ask anymore questions than he already did.

"Okay mama.." Skid said in a sad tone, looking at the ground with an upset look. Lila knew she should probably tell at least a little bit to her own son, but it wasn't time. He was far too young.

Lila knocked on the front door, making the tiny pitter patter of feet run to the door. Lila stood for a few seconds, hearing Susie struggling with the door before she opened it and looked up at Lila. "Hey Mrs. Lila!" 

"Hey! is Wilbur willing to play today? Noah has been a bit down lately." Lila said, putting Skid on the floor before Susie called out to Pump, making the tiny child run to Skid. Skid help out his arms, picking up Pump and smiling.

"Remember Noah, he's only 4 so you gotta be careful alright?" Lila reminded, making Skid nod excitedly before running off outside. Susie and Lila smiled at each other before Susie invited Lila in for a while.

Skid and Pump excitedly jumped up and down, giggling at each other's antics before running off to the candy store, their usual and favorite spot. Skid and Pump ran down the street, giggling and pushing each other before they both fell onto the ground. They looked to see Roy, Ross and Robert standing over them with smiles on their faces, Roy in the middle, Robert on the right and Ross on the left.

"Look it's the LOSERS! What's wrong? Gonna cry like babies?" Roy said sarcastically, the smile never leaving his face as Robert and Ross walked closer to the two kids, positioning  themselves on both sides so there was nowhere they could go.

"i- um- we were just heading to the candy store-" Skid said, grabbing Pumps hand and pulling him closer. Pump was scared out of his mind, holding onto Skid for dear life. Roy had a smug :3 smile on his face before he grabbed Skid by his arm and lifting him up.

"AAA- LET ME GO- I'M STRONG- I WILL BITE YOU!-" Skid snapped at Roy, anger in his tone as he tried to bite at Roy. Robert and Ross were mostly just telling Pump to calm down and that they wouldn't hurt him but Roy had other plans.

"Come on guys- I heard Ross' mom has a big doberman!" Roy said excitedly, walking off with Skid in his arms. Ross' eyes widened before he snapped at Roy with anger.

"Dude no! That dog is for guarding the house! Not for you to bully kids with! Knotz will rip them apart!" Ross yelled, grabbing Roy by his arm and pulling him back with an upset look. Robert put his hand over his mouth as he heard Roys suggestion, making Pump start to panic.

Roy rolled his eyes, dropping Skid on the ground and kicking him instead. "BETTER?" Roy growled, turning to Ross and Robert. Ross nodded no while Robert had more of a disappointed look.

Roys eyes went to worry, wanting to get his friends approval before he picked up Skid and pet him on the head, making Ross and Robert giggle. Ross nodded, smiling as he looked at Roy.

Roy grumbled, dropping Skid on the floor before walking away with his friends as they argued about whether Roy was being good or not. Skid immediately ran over to Pump to check if he was okay, checking his face and his arms just in case.

Luckily Pump was unharmed, but Skid was hurt. Pump insisted that Skid be taken back home but Skid said to get the candy before anything. Pump eventually agreed, following Skid to the candy store.

Kevin was actually enjoying his day, a smile on his face. Man, he sure hopes nothing ruins his day-

BOOM went the front doors. Kevin stared as the two kids walked in happily with little smiles on their faces. Kevin's eyes widened, knowing that anywhere these kids went there was ALWAYS trouble. 

"Fuck me-" Kevin said softly as the kids looked for their candy. Skid and Pump both agreed on bat gummies, running to the counter and putting them on the counter with excited smiles. Kevin stared down at them before sighing and grabbing the candy bags.

Kevin was about to scan them before he saw three people come in. Atticus and two owl demons on both of his sides. Kevin stared at the demons before he dropped the candy and picked up the kids, holding them close as Atticus browsed the store. 

Atticus' eyes then landed on Kevin, a V shaped smile on his face as he approached the candy clerk. Kevin's heart raced in fear as the two owl demons beside Atticus leaned forward, making their features much scarier. Atticus took out a knife, holding it up to Kevins face.

"Where's the amulet." Atticus asked, pushing the knife closer to Kevin. Kevin denied everything, he didn't know anything about some stupid fancy name for a necklace. 

"Bring it to me by tomorrow or you're dead, Richard." Atticus said, holding the knife up to Kevins neck before pulling it away.

"R-Richard?- I'm fucking Kevin-" Kevin said in a panic, backing away from the knife before taking a deep breath.

"Your not Richard?"

"NO-"

"Oh! Best be on my way then! Don't dilly dally! And don't tell anyone." Atticus said, walking away with a smile as the owl demons followed behind him, laughing like hyenas. Skid and Pump were very confused but they wanted their candy.

"Can we get our candy now?-"

"GET THE HELL OUT."

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Skid and Pump walked out the candy store with their candy, giggling and snickering like little rats. Skid looked the street left and right before grabbing Pumps hand and crossing happily, being sure to shelter him from any harm.

"Skid do you think we'll always be friends?" Pump asked, looking up at Skid with a smile on his face. Skid thought about it before smiling and nodding quickly, showing his appreciation for Pump. Skid and Pump walked down the road with stupid smiles on their faces, looking for a trusted adult.

Frank pulled up in his usual white van, looking at the two kids before smiling softly. "Hey kids! Need a ride?" Frank asked, opening the door for the spooky kids. Pump looked a bit anxious at first but Skid assured Pump that Frank was nice.

Both the kids climbed in the car, sitting down and eating their candy as Frank closed the door for them. Frank drove down the street before looking back at the kids. "Where you headed?"

"We're looking for my mom and dad!" Skid said happily, taking out a picture of Lila from his pocket and handing it to Frank excitedly. Frank nodded, knowing Lila from his past and sometimes still talking today.

Frank drove to Lilas house, stopping at the front and looking at the window to see Lila being yelled at from inside. Frank stared for a minute before speaking. "Kids stay here." Frank said in an angry tone, getting out the car and walking up to the door.

Frank knocked and waited a minute, listening in on what was happening. The screaming had stopped. Frank knocked again, this time more anxious and hesitant. Frank heard faint steps before the door opened and he was greeted by Atticus.

"Frank! What a su-" Was all Atticus could get out before he was pushed to the side as Frank looked for Lila. Atticus eyes were teal, showing he was not happy at all with Frank's shenanigans. Frank eventually found Lila in the kitchen with her back turned on him.

"Lila are you alright?" Frank asked, walking over to Lila and leaning down to get to her height. Lila glanced at Frank, fear in her eyes before she nodded without saying a word.

"You can talk. Don't be afraid." Frank reassured Lila, smiling softly. Lila took a second to think about it before looking at Frank, revealing a large cut right underneath her bangs. Frank stared for a second, processing the intensity of the wound before he grabbed Lilas face.

"What happened?!" Frank yelled with panic in his eyes before he led Lila to the bathroom. Lila tried to deny everything that happened but the worry in her tone told Frank otherwise. Frank grabbed some mini bandages, putting them over Lilas cut before sighing.

"I swear its nothing!- Frank you can go-" Lila said, looking at herself from the mirror before looking back at Frank. Frank nodded no, tightening the bandages before he let Lila go.

"Your kids are in my car- you need to get them. And keep them AWAY from Atticus." Frank said in an annoyed/sarcastic tone, grabbing Lilas hand and walking out the bathroom and to the front door. Atticus watched from the living room, knowing he would deal with Lila later. Frank brought Lila to the car, opening the door to show Lila that Skid and Pump were currently curled up like dogs next to each other and asleep.

Lila smiled softly, picking up Skid and hugging him close. Frank smiled before closing the door and getting back in his van. "I'll check on you later Lila." Frank said, waving Lila goodbye before driving away. 

Lila watched Frank drive away before looking down at Skid, sadness in her eyes as she walked back to the house. Lila could see Atticus waiting for her by the door, that stupid V shaped smiled never leaving his face. Lila walked in with her head down, walking up the stairs to Skids room with Atticus following behind her with a pissed off look on his face.

As soon as Lila laid Skid down on his bed and walked out of the room she could see the look Atticus was giving her. Lilas head hung low as she walked to the bedroom, knowing she would be yelled at. Lila walked in, sitting on the bed with an anxious look.

"Lila, dear, what was that?" Atticus asked, shutting the door behind him as he approached Lila, his smile strained as he talked. Lila looked at the floor before looking at Atticus, staying silent.

"ANSWER ME." Atticus screamed, making Lila jump in fear. Lila could already feel the tears welling up in her eyes, her eyes getting heavy as Atticus howled his cruel words.

"..I don't know.." Lila said softly, not daring to look at Atticus as he yelled. Lila closed her eyes, accepting her punishment and believing it was her fault. Then Atticus stopped. Lila looked at Atticus, confused. Atticus stared at Lila for a second before laying down next to her.

"I'm too tired for this. I have work tomorrow." Atticus said, covering himself with the blanket before falling asleep. Lila stared at Atticus for a few seconds before giggling and laying next to him.

The next day Lila woke up to Skid screaming and jumping on the bed. Lila sat up, looking over where Atticus usually slept and realized that he wasn't there. Lila sighed as she hugged Skid, knowing that she wouldn't be seeing Atticus the rest of the day.

"Mama mama! My colors were glowing when papa left! It must mean something good right?" Skid asked happily, lifting his shirt and showing Lila the glowing markings on his chest. Lila stared for a second before getting an anxious look.

The markings only glowed when something bad was gonna happen..

"No.. I HAVE TO CALL ATTICUS-" Lila yelled, getting up and grabbing her phone and calling Atticus, praying that he would answer. Went straight to voicemail. Lila was starting to panic, knowing that something had happened.

"Don't worry mama! He left his phone! Its charging!" Skid said, pointing at Atticus' phone on the nightstand that was currently on silent. That made Lila panic even more. Atticus never leaves the house without his phone.. what was happening?

Skid sat at the end of the bed, talking to himself quietly. Lila noticed this and got even more worried. What if Atticus left her?.. She couldnt take care of a kid by herself. She could call Juane.. She could help her. Lila had no idea what to do and it was making her heart beat even worse. 

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Lila panicked, trying to contact Atticus anyway she could but she got nothing from anybody. Skid was just sitting at the kitchen table coloring in a book with a happy smile on his face.

Lila sat down at the table, her hands covering her face as she thought about everything that couldve possibly happened to Atticus. Until her phone started ringing. Lila picked up the phone and answered it, putting it up to her ear with an anxious look. "Atticus?"

"Sorry ma'am. Is this Lila Vesleb Eyestar?"

"Yes? What's wrong?" Lila asked, recognizing the voice as Deputy Jack. She could hear a sigh from the other line before Jack spoke.

"i'm afraid to tell you that your husband, Atticus Eyestar was in an accident. Someone had cut his breaks. He didn't make it." Jack said from the other line, worry in his tone and expecting Lila to scream or cry but she just stood silent.

"..This is a prank call from the fat kid Roy isn't it?.." Lila asked, blankness in her eyes as she stared at the table. Skid glanced up, confused by his mothers look as the markings on his chest made a soft glow. Jack answered with a soft 'No' before Lila hung up and started crying.

Skid tilted his head as his mothers tears poured onto the table, obviously confused about what was happening. Skid stared for a second before he looked down at his chest, his once teal markings becoming a light shade of yellow with light blue right in the middle.

"Mama what's wrong?" Skid asked, climbing onto the table and crawling over to Lila. Lila grabbed Skid, pulling him into a tight hug as she sobbed. Skid didnt know what to do but he didn't take time to think before he wrapped his arms around his mom and hugged her close.

They stayed like that for a few minutes, Lila just crying as she hugged her son, her hair becoming messy and tangled. Lila let go of Skid, sitting him on the table as she stared at him, thinking about how much he resembled Atticus. 

"How about you go play with auntie Juane?- I know you love being with her son-" Lila suggested, smiling softly. Skid stared for a second, obviously concerned for his mother. Skid could either question or go play. He didn't want to be a bother.

"Yeah! I like being with Ross!" Skid said happily, jumping on the table excitedly. Lila scooped up Skid, walking to the front door to get him ready. Skid put on his favorite bear jacket and his shoes before running outside, hopping away as Lila followed behind him.

Skid ran around happily, jumping anywhere he could as he ran to Juanes house. Lila only stared blankly at Skid, taking in all his features and the happiness on his face as she struggled to find her own. Lila sighed, covering her face as Skid yelled about what could possibly happen in the future. 

Lila uncovered her face, looking around for Skid before starting to panic. She lost one boy and she is not losing another. "NOAH?! NOAH-" Lila screamed, looking at the streets to see Skid playing on the streets. LUCKILY Frank was helpful enough to get out his van and watch Skid. Frank was holding a sign that said 'Stop. Widowed mothers child is playing. Be mindful.'

Lila ran over, scooping Skid in her arms and hugging him tightly. Frank led them off the streets, signaling for the cars to continue their business. Lila peppered kisses all over Skids face, making Skid squirm and giggle as he tried to get away.

"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!- I close my eyes for a few seconds and suddenly you're skipping streets?!-" Lila lectured Skid angrily, putting Skid down and pointing her finger at him in an upset tone. Skid looked at the floor before looking up at Lila.

"Papa told me to- I'm sorry mama-" Skid said in a guilty tone, putting his hands together before looking at Frank. Frank only nodded his head in disappointment before walking back to his van.

"Lets just- go- we're almost there anyway-" Lila grabbed Skids hand, being sure to hold it tight before continuing to walk. Skid didnt say anything more or do anything to upset Lila, he didn't want to deal with an angry mama.

Lila walked up to Juanes door, eyeing the doberman from across the yard. One wrong move and that doberman would be across the yard to bite you in the ass. Luckily Juane trained it to recognize Lila, but it was never trained to recognize Skid.

When Juane didn't answer the door the first time, the doberman got up from its laying position, its teeth getting ready to snap. Skid stared at the dog, his eyes teal as he looked at the dog. Lila knocked again, hoping Juane would answer. She didn't.

The dog sped forward, its teeth bared as it snapped at Lila. Lila panicked, screaming for Juane to open the door as she held Skid close. Skid didn't panic, looking around before grabbing a stick and jabbing it into the doberman's mouth, making it back away and whine.

Lila watched the dog cower in fear before running back to the doghouse, its eyes teal as it spat out the stick. Skids earrings were glowing softly as he stared the dog down before they stopped glowing and he looked at Lila with teal eyes. Lila stared at Skid, fear and worry in her eyes before Juane opened the door.

"Sorry girl I was helping out Ross- whats up?" Juane asked, a V shaped smile on her face before she looked down at Skid and quickly picked him up in her arms. Lila smiled softly, knowing Juane will always take care of her baby.

"MY BAAAAAABBBYYYYYY- I didn't know you brought me dinner! I could just eat him up!" Juane said playfully, fake eating Skid and making Skid giggle as he tried to push Juane away. Lila made small snickers as she watched the playful reactions between her best friend and her son. Lila always loved Juane for her cute fanatics with her son.

"I just need you to watch him for a bit- I need to- uh- recollect- Atticus is- gone-" Lila tried to explain in the best way that she could, luckily Juane immediately understood and sent Lila back home so she could deal with Skid.

Juane closed the door, putting Skid on the floor and patting his head. "Now don't cause any trouble! I'll be in the kitchen if you need me alright?" Juane said, making Skid nod excitedly before bolting to Ross' room. 

Skid bumped into Aron, falling onto the floor and looking up at his tall and muscular figure. Aron looked down at Skid, his eyes lidded as he looked in confusion. Aron just shrugged, helping Skid back onto his feet and apologizing before walking away. 

Skid thought for a second before letting out little giggles. Aron was very pretty to Skid, but then again everyone was pretty to Skid. Skid continued his journey to Ross' room, knocking on the door excitedly.

Skid heard light footsteps before Ross opened the door in a white tank top and grey basketball shorts, practically matching with his dad. It was odd for Skid to see Ross without his beanie so he kinda just- stared.

"..."

"....."

"Did you come here just to look at me?-" Ross said awkwardly, looking around the hall before looking down at Skid. Skid looked around Ross' room, running over to his desk and grabbing his beanie before running back to Ross and handing it to him.

"Put this on-" Skid said, waving the beanie. Ross shrugged, grabbing the beanie and putting it on. Skid clapped his hands happily before exploring the room.

"Calm down dude- why are you here and what are you doing?" Ross questioned, grabbing Skids arm and pulling him out of the room. Skid didn't know what to say- he didn't know why his mom brought him here other than to play.

"To play with you!" Skid said happily, hopping up and down excitedly as he tried to get into Ross' room. Ross was starting to get a bit irritated. He loved playing with Skid but he was just being way too pushy right now.

"Calm down! Nothing's gonna run away if you're not in my room in 2 seconds!" Ross said in an upset tone, nudging Skid out the room. Skid looked at Ross with sadness before apologizing and then asking to go into his room.

"Yes! Thank you for asking. You can come in." Ross said, moving out the way so Skid could get into his room. Skid ran in excitedly, doing little hops as he looked around Ross' room.

A few posters, a bean bag, a desk with a computer, his bed, LED lights around the corners of the room, a little frog plush next to his bed, his closet and a picture frame with a mini frog hat inside. A picture frame with a mini frog hat?-

"Why do you have a frog in your picture?- is it your pet?-" Skid asked in a confused tone, pointing at the picture frame. Ross walked over to the picture frame and grabbed it, showing it to Skid.

"No- I'm a leap year baby- its why my mom calls me Froggy-" Ross explained, pointing at the picture frame before putting it back on the wall. Skid tilted his head like a dog, still obviously confused. What was a leap year?

"What's a leap year?" Skid asked, a bit confused. Ross let out a small chuckle as he sat on the bean bag. How could he say this without confusing Skids brain.

"Well- A leap year is a year that has one day more than the normal 365 days. It's basically an extra day that comes every 4 years. I was born on February 29th so I'm a leap year baby. That's really it!" Ross explained with a smile, he was proud to be a leap year baby. Why be ashamed of a rare occurrence?

"WOAH! You really are a frog!" Skid said excitedly, always happy to learn more about Ross. Ross let out a giggle as he watched Skid explore the room. Skid will always be an interesting person to Ross and he'll never understand why.

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Ross taught Skid everything he knew, even magic tricks and how to talk to the ladies respectfully. Skid picked up everything Ross was putting down and Ross was pretty glad that he was a fast learner, showed just how intelligent Skid really is and how much people don't actually know about him.

Ross was currently in a dress teaching Skid how to properly approach ladies without seeming weird or creepy so Skid wouldn't struggle in the future. Ross sighed, smiling at Skid before speaking. "Now it's very simple to talk to a lady respectfully. Just start with 'hey girl' and then continue like we planned. DO NOT assume she has a boyfriend. DO NOT assume she has a girlfriend. just talk."

"Okay!" Skid said excitedly, running to the other side of the room before walking over to Ross with a smile."Hey girl! How's your day going?" Skid asked Ross, smiling as he looked up at him.

"Hey! It's going great! Today I went to the bar and rode the bull for 100 dollars and it was like- so worth it! I got my money and a busted lip for a week but I say we're good!" Ross was just making up a story but it went well so far. He did notice Skid was starting to trail off though. 

"Timeout. Skid you have to listen to what they say, it shows you care about what they have to say. You can't keep drifting off when they're talking." Ross lectured softly, making Skid nod and understand where Ross was coming from even though he didn't fully understand.

Skid looked excited to be with Ross, even if it was for a bit he always found some type of reason to be around him. Sometimes Skid would look for the Hatzgang on purpose just to see Ross and Robert. Skid always felt bad for Roy, knowing what was happening with him but it's not like anyone would believe him. He was just a kid after all.

Ross took off the dress, putting it back in his closet before walking over to Skid and picking him up. "You hungry buddy? I doubt you've eaten today." Ross said, walking away with Skid. Skid wiggled around happily in his arms, a smile on his face as he talked about random things.

Ross walked down the hall and to the kitchen, looking around for his mom and dad. Juane and Aron were currently listening to music and dancing together while the food cooked. Aron didn't usually show happiness, even when he was at his happiest he didn't know how to express it much other than squeals and wide eyes. Of course Juane looked the happiest shes ever been, but she didn't need a man to make her happy. (Literally a queen.)

Ross smiled softly, knowing his parents wouldn't be splitting for a good while. Ross put Skid down and walked into the kitchen, grabbing a snack from the cabinet and walking back to him. Ross handed the snack to Skid, making Skid do a little wiggle before attacking Ross' hand. Ross yelped, pulling away and looking at the bite. Wasn't that bad, no blood but definitely a good hit.

"Don't do that. That's bad." Ross scolded softly, making Skid look up at him with sadness even though he's the one that did it. Juane walked over, kneeling down to the two with confused looks.

"What's going on boys?" Juane asked, looking between the two. As Ross explained what happened, Skid only stared at Aron. Skid felt something wrong about him, something was up. Skid looked at his tattoo on his neck, noticing the cult symbol. Skids eyes turned a teal, his earrings glowing softly as he approached Aron.

"Aron." Skid said sternly, looking up at Aron with his hands behind his back. Aron looked confused for a second before noticing the markings on Skids chest. Aron kneeled down, doing a small bow before looking at Skid.

"What's up boss?' Aron asked, looking Skid in the eyes. Skid smirked, letting out a small giggle. Even when he was a child and ever so small he still got treated like a god and he liked it like that.

"How is Lila?" Skid asked, grabbing Aron by the shirt collar and pulling him down. Aron let out a nervous cough before glancing back, signaling Juane was watching. Skid let go of Aron, smiling and giggling as if Aron had told a funny joke. Skids earrings stopped glowing, his eyes going back to normal.

Juane smiled before patting Ross' head and kissing his forehead. "Don't worry about it for now- i'm sure you're just fine! You're a big boy after all!" Juane said happily, standing up and walking over to the stove and turning it off.

Juane moved the pot to the sink and drained out the water, the steam filling the kitchen before Juane waved it away. "Get ready for dinner boys! I know you're all hungry after a long day!" 

Ross sat at the table next to his dad, just talking about their interests and new things going on while Skid sat next to Juane and talked about his mom and what had happened with his dad. Skid didn't really eat, he had lost his appetite from talking about his dad.

"Noah you have to eat. I'm getting worried. Maybe I could make you something else?" Juane asked, leaning down to Skid with a worried look. Skid only nodded no, picking at his food before sighing.

Juane thought for a moment before smiling. "I know what'll make you feel better-" Juane got up, walking away. Skid tilted his head in confusion before Aron groaned, covering his face in an annoyed tone.

Juane came back with a duck with long legs, setting it on the table and winding it up. As soon as she let go of the duck, it started hopping off. Skid stared at in amazement before excitedly trying to grab it.

"Oh no no no- until you eat all your food you cant have him! When you're finished then you can play with him!" Juane explained, picking up the duck and turning it off. Skid made a whine before starting to eat his food.

Ross and Aron giggled at each other before picking up their plates and walking to the sink. Juane picked up her plate, following the two so they could wash their dishes. Skid was determined to have that duck in his hands. It's not a want it's a need and he needed it now.

Skid finished his food, grabbing his plate and running to Juane and showing it to her. Juane looked down and smiled, grabbing the plate. To Juane, Skid only looked like a tiny hopping kitten thats excited to get a new toy.

"Froggy be my baby and go wind it up for him?" Juane said, pointing at the duck before going back to washing the dishes. Ross nodded, walking over to the table and winding up the duck and putting it on the floor. Skid watched the thing move around for at least 40 minutes.

Juane walked over to Skid, turning off the duck and picking up Skid. "Time for the baby to go home! Say bye to Froggy and Pittie!" Juane said, showing Skid to Ross and Aron like Simba from the Lion King.

"Banana you know I don't like when you call me Pittie-" Aron complained, pointing his finger at Juane with an annoyed look.

"Sorrrrryyyyy- it's a force of habit! Especially in bed-" Juane said, a smirk on her face as she teased her loving husband.

"JUANE- NOT IN FRONT OF THE KIDS." Aron lectured, anger in his voice as he walked over to Juane and stood over her. Juane got a smug ass smile, putting Skid down and falling back dramatically.

"Oh! Please dont- hurt me- I would haaattteee to get hurt!" Juane said, lifting her hips to Aron. Aron went red, looking away in an upset manner. 

"JUANE-" Aron growled, pushing Juane onto her face.

"AUH-" Juane screamed, hitting the floor dead on her face. Ross and Skid giggled before Ross grabbed Skids hand and led him to the front door. Ross opened the door, showing Lila in a much better state than before.

"My baby! Come here baby!" Lila said, reaching her arms for Skid. Skid pulled away, worry on his face. Lila tilted her head, obviously confused about what was wrong with her child. "what's wrong hon?-"

"You're gonna grab me- I dont wanna be picked up-" Skid said softly. backing away from Lila. Lila sighed before getting up and pointing home. Skid nodded, following behind Lila as she walked.

Skids earrings made a soft glow, his eyes turning teal as he looked at Lilas sleeves. Skid walked closer to Lila, grabbing her hand and peering up her sleeves.

Self harm scars. Fresh too.

Skid should've known. He looked down in sadness before climbing Lilas leg and onto her back. Lila smiled softly as she felt Skid warm up once again. Lila wasn't upset that Skid had turned to Juane to comfort, she could understand why.

Juane had a loving husband, a pretty and happy kid, an amazing guard dog, a good job and a nicer life than Lila could ever imagine. Lila only wished she could do something like that for her son. But Atticus is gone. She should've just made Frank leave. Then Atticus wouldn't be dead, and she'd be happy.

"Mom what's wrong?" Skid asked, looking up at Lila with teal eyes. Lila didn't answer before she just took a deep breath and crossed the road.

"MAMA NO." Skid yelled, pulling Lila back and accidentally pulling her onto the floor. Lila stared in shock for a second before a red fancy car sped by and police car sped behind it. Lila stared in pure fear before standing up carefully and picking up Skid.

"I-i need to get home-" Lila said, running across the street and running home. Skid was screaming the whole time, obviously not wanting to be carried.

"RELEASE ME-" Skid screamed and it sounded exactly like Atticus. Lila was going insane right?- she had to be. Lila ran inside, not caring about anything but getting her son to bed. Lila ran up the stairs, running to Skids room as he started crying.

Lila placed Skid in his bed, tucking him in and giving him a kiss on the forehead before turning off the light and running to her room. Lila got undressed, laying in her bed and trying to fall asleep.

Shes been hearing things all night and she doesn't wanna listen anymore.

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Skid was a bit confused by Lilas rush to get to bed but he just shrugged it off. He looked at the clock next to his bed. 12am. Skid laid his head down on his pillow, just thinking about things before eventually drifting off. 

Skid snored softly before he felt a cold hand on his shoulder, immediately perking up and backing away from the hand in a protective position. Skid stared at the figure In front of him before realizing it was just Lila, but different.

She had a Redacted sign over her eyes with a smile, much more vibrant hair and a much slimmer figure. Skid noticed all of this immediately and didn't take any chances before bolting past the fake Lila and running to Lilas room.

Skid called out for Lila, running into her room and looking around. He was only met by a hallucination of REDACTED hitting Lila. Skid growled, running to the hallucination and trying to stop it but only ended up hitting the floor. 

Skid had wide eyes, on all fours like a scared dog as he looked around desperately for Lila. Skid saw another hallucination of Streber waving at Skid. Skid tilted his head, backing into the corner. The hallucination disappeared within seconds, making Skid start to panic.

Suddenly Skid heard the sound of his fathers voice, making him calm down as it sang softly. Skids eyes darted around the room, pure fear before he felt something stab him in the back. Skid let out an ear bleeding scream, looking back to see the fake Lila who had a crooked knife in Skids back.

Skid jumped away, bumping into the wall and pushing the knife deep enough to see it through his own chest. Skid screamed as loud as he could, standing on his two feet and trying to push the knife out of him. Skid looked up, noticing that the room went black and a faint hue of teal. 

Little blue dots appeared everywhere, staring down at Skid. Skid got on his knees, putting his hands out to the dots above him and begging them to take away his pain. The dots only stared.

Skid looked around, noticing the fake Lilas starting to surround him. Skid begged and pleaded to be left alone, taken away from all this torment in hopes to go back to his mother. The dots eventually answered his pleas.

REDACTED stepped behind Skid, grabbing the crooked knife softly before leaning down with a smile. "This'll hurt quite a bit my dear." REDACTED said, pulling the knife out with full force. Skid screamed, tears pooling out of his eyes as he held the wound. 

Skid held onto the floor with one hand and held the wound with the other, fear in his eyes as REDACTED leaned from behind him while laughing maniacally. Skid look back, fear in his eyes as he backed away from REDACTED, not knowing what to do. What was he meant to do?

Was this still a dream? Was Skid really gonna die?.. He didn't wanna die. Not yet. Skid growled at REDACTED, biting on his arm and ripping his shirt. REDACTED screamed, backing away as his shirt was ruined right In front of him.

Skid took the ripped part of the shirt, wrapping it around his chest and tightening it to stop bleeding. Skid snatched the knife from REDACTED, wrestling with him before he got it. Skid backed away, pointing the knife at Atticus with a look of anger and fear as he backed away.

REDACTED stared for a second before smiling. He'll be perfect. REDACTED stepped towards Skid, kneeling down and putting his hand out like you'd tame a cat. Skid stared for a second, thinking about it before slowly walking over to REDACTED and putting his face in his hand. REDACTED pet Skid softly, pulling him into a hug.

Skid hugged REDACTED, a smile on his face as he felt embraced. Skid blinked a few times before noticing they were in a quiet and dimmed down field. Skid then remembered he was in a dream, pushing REDACTED away and looking around. Skid noticed a door with a blue hue near it, his instincts telling him to bolt for it.

And bolt he did. Skid ran out of REDACTED's arms, going straight for the door. Skid was chased by the Lila fakes as they told him various lies. Skid reached for the door as the Lilas screamed for him to stop, anger in their tones before Skid reached the door.

Skid woke up in his room with a gasp, confusion in his eyes before he looked next to him and saw Lila hugging him. Skid smiled softly before looking at the clock. 1:13am. Skid looked at his chest, noticing his markings were still there but now a light teal with yellow deer-like markings near them. Skid stared for a second before sighing.

'Just a dream. Papa wouldn't hurt us. He's a good man.' Skid thought, sadness in his eyes before he laid back down next to Lila and hugged her, falling back asleep without another dream.

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Lila woke up in Skids bed, hugging her son close. Lila sighed, sitting up and blinking a few times before picking up Skid and hugging him. Lila got out of the bed, walking to the bathroom with heavy steps. Lila walked into the bathroom with a stretch before carefully shaking Skid, waking him up slowly.

"Mm.. mama?.. MAMA-" Skid said excitedly, hugging Lila and giggling while Lila brushed her teeth. Lila spat out the toothpaste, smiling before she put Skid on the stool next to her and handing him his toothbrush. Skid excitedly grabbed it, brushing his teeth happily.

Lila stared at REDACTED's toothbrush before growling and throwing it away. Lila grabbed a pink brush, brushing her hair carefully as Skid talked about random things. Lila didn't wanna tell Skid he would never see his father again but god it hurt knowing that he didn't know anything that was happening.

"Noah you wont be seeing your father anymore." Lila said sternly, holding the brush in one specific spot as Skid took a few seconds to process before asking why. Lila just thought for a moment. How could she explain death to a 5 year old?

"Well.. he got hurt- badly hurt. So he's not with us anymore." Lila said with sadness in her tone, looking down at Skid with teary eyes but she would never let her son see her like that. She had to stay strong for him. She had to stay strong for his sake and his happiness. 

"Did- did papa die?-" Skid asked with worry in his tone, looking up at Lila. Lila didn't know where he learned it or who taught him it but she only nodded at him. Skid stared at himself in the mirror before looking at Lila.

"Can I go out with my friend?-" Skid asked, sadness in his tone as he put his toothbrush back in the cup and hugged Lila. Lila gave a nod, knowing if she talked that everything would spill now. 

Skid gave Lila a kiss on her arm before hopping off the stool and walking to his room. It was Spooky Month. He can't be sad. Skid then remembered it was Spooky Month! Skid smiled, excitedly running to his room and grabbing his costume to get dressed.

"It's the Spooky Month! The spookiest month in April!" Skid yelled with excitement in his tone as he got dressed then ran out the door and down the stairs. Skid said bye to his mom before running out the door, hopping his way to Pumps house.

Skid knocked on the door, yelling for Pump to come and play. Skid heard steps and was excited to know Pump wa-

Susie.

"Susie where is Pump?- I want to play with him!" Skid said happily, looking up at Susie with a stupid smile on his face. Susie looked down at Skid before blinking slowly and slamming the door.

Skid just stared for a second, waiting for Susie to answer the door so he could play with Pump. Skid heard a faint 'Go away. Pump is still asleep and I should be too!' and just sighed. No Pump today. Skid ran off to his favorite spot instead! Then he can wait for Pump there! Pump always knows where Skid likes to hang out. 

Skid ran down the street before turning a corner to the more nature part of town. Skid walked over to the pond, looking in the water and making funny faced before he noticed a shadow at the other end of the pond.

Skid looked up to see Roy with his knees tucked into his chest and crying. Skids eyes widened as he walked over to Roy, sitting next to him in an attempt to comfort him. Roy looked over at Skid, getting an angry look.

"G-GO AWAY- LOSER. SHOO YOU BIG DUMB IDIOT-" Roy blurted out, getting up and waving his arms at Skid. Skid looked up at Roy, confusion and worry in his eyes as Roy yelled.

Roy was starting to get frustrated. Usually Skid would scurry off any chance he got but he was just.. staring. 

"WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!-" Roy screamed, clenching his hands into fists as he looked at Skid. Skid just shrugged, not knowing what he wanted.

"I wanna help- why were you crying?-" Skid asked, standing up and looking up at Roy with confusion and worry on his face. Roy wiped his face with his sleeves, his face nervous and scared as he took a few steps back before he snarled.

"THATS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS." Roy yelled with pure anger but Skid could see the fear behind it. He could always see the fear behind someone's anger and Roy had more fear than he could have anything. 

"Why are you nervous?- you're getting mean when you're nervous. Like a dog." Skid said, making Roy's once angry and upset manner turn to scared and worried in less than a few seconds. Roy growled, turning away from Skid.

"You don't have to hide it from me- I promise I won't be mean to you!" Skid said, putting his arms out for Roy. Roy looked back, tears in his eyes while he thought about it. Roy sat back down at the pond, looking into the water.

"No. Everyone promises and no one keeps it." Roy said, watching a few fish swim by before glancing at Skid who was currently getting comfortable next to Roy. Skid thought of what to say, knowing one wrong word could give him a black eye.

"Well you're only 8- you need someone to keep it for you!- I can do that! I promise whatever happened wasn't your fault. I'm sure it wasn't." Skid said, rolling over to Roy and leaning on him. 

"WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?! OF COURSE IT WAS MY FAULT. WHEN I WALKED INTO THAT MANSION I KNEW I HATED HIM. But I did it anyway- I hate him- but I don't know if I can stop loving him." Roy screamed before lowering his tone, tears striking down his cheeks as he looked at himself in the water. Skid put his hand on Roy's, trying to let him know he's still listening. 

"I'm only 8 but you're only 5! You shouldn't have to hear my problems when you have your own problems- and you don't even know it- that's how stupid you are!-" Roy said, looking at Skid while crying. Skid didn't interrupt, only talking when he was done.

"You're only 8. You should be comforted for what happened. This isn't a healthy way to deal with it." Skid said, hugging Roy. Roy stared for a second, his nose twitching an anxiety in his eyes before he slowly wrapped his arms around Skid. 

"But it was my fault-" Roy said, hugging Skid close while petting him softly.

"How?"

"I was the one who followed him- I was the reason it happened- if I would've just wore my sweater like my dad told me then it would've never happened-"

"Well that doesn't make sense."

"Well not a lot makes sense in this town-"

"Hehehe- yeah! But that's what makes it so great! Just because one person is bad doesn't mean everyone is!"

"Yeah well you wouldn't get it- my uncle is a real scum. He said touching me was normal and checking for my period was fine but I don't think it is. What if it'll never be? I hate thinking about but I just- its weird! I don't know what to do and I hate it. Who am I kidding- you're probably not even listening-"

"I know a lot! like- apples are red- bananas are yellow- the cow goes moo-"

"That's off topic-" Roy giggled, letting go of Skid and just laying in the grass. Skid snickered, putting his hand in the water and waving it around with a smile. Roy thought about it for a while, taking a few deep breaths as he watched Skid doing whatever he was doing.

"Look! A Lotus!" Skid said, grabbing a White Lotus Flower and picking it up and showing it to Roy. Roy sat up and so did Skid as they admired the Lotus Flower. Roy picked it up carefully, smiling as he held it proudly.

"ITS SO COOL! I'LL GO SHOW MY MOM!" Roy said, getting up and running off. Skid sat at the pond, watching Roy before sighing and getting up and running home. He could wait for Pump there instead.

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Skid ran back to Pumps house, giggling and snickering as he looked at everyone around the town. Skid took note of everything, the people, the animal, his uncles going on a date. His uncles going on a date?-

Skid ran over to Streber, Ethan and Kevin, looking up at them with a wide smile as he made little giggles. Ethan put his hand over his chest dramatically and whined about how Skid was ruining their date while Streber stared off into space.

"HI UNCLE STREBER! HI UNCLE ETHAN! HI UNCLE KEVIN! Its so early for a date-" Skid said, putting his arms out for Kevin and making small hops. Kevin picked up Skid, showing him to Ethan and Streber.

"It's okay for a date! We planned way before this- that's Streber, my boyfriend! And that's- Ethan. Strebers boyfriend."  Kevin said, pointing at Streber and Ethan. Ethan was carrying a purse and Streber was standing with his arms up to his waist and his hands just sitting there. (Basically the pose he was doing at the haunted house)

"I'm gonna go get an ice cream!" Streber said with a smile, walking over to an ice cream truck and doing little hops to the window. Ethan and Kevin rolled their eyes before looking at each other with dirty looks.

"Are you always so ugly and zombie looking or are you just a tired 9-5 worker?" Ethan said with a smug smirk, pointing at Kevin as he made his shitty remarks.

"Are you a hypersexual gay vampire or are you just a 6'2, insecure, overbuilt, period blood covered highlights, tattoos that look like they got done by a 7 year old with bad eyesight and shaky hands? Who even wears a MAN PONYTAIL. THAT'S WHAT CIS GAY PEOPLE WEAR. LET YOUR HAIR DOWN." Kevin yelled, hugging Skid and pointing at Ethan. Ethan stared for a second before turning away.

"YEAH. YEAH. SHUT U- Hey Streber!" Kevin yelled before looking over at Streber with an ice cream cone. Streber waved happily, licking his ice cream with the happiest look ever.

"Well we gotta get going- talk to you later Skid!" Kevin said, putting Skid down and walking away with his boyfriends. Skid waved them goodbye before continuing to run to Pumps house.

Skid ran up to Pumps door, knocking on it excitedly and jumping up and down. Pump opened the door while putting on his costume, obviously very much struggling. Skid pulled Pumps hat down, smiling softly as Pump realized who was In front of him.

"Skid!"

"Pump! Come on! I have to tell my mama something and I have to tell you about it too!" Skid said, running away with a happy look. Pump followed behind with no problem whatsoever. Whatever Skid did, Pump did too. That's how its always been.

"So I found Roy and he was crying- and he tried to hit me but then we hugged and I found out that Roy's uncle was being mean to him and touching him and then we talked it out and now- I'm gonna tell my mama! Because its baaaadddd-" Skid said, looking to Pump as he talked. Pump covered his mouth, whispering small oooooo's as he ran with Skid.

Skid ran over to his house, about to knock aggressively before knocking softly. He didn't wanna startle his mom. Lila opened the door, looking down and smiling as she picked up the two boys.

"Boys! It's early! What are you doing?" Lila said, hugging the two boys as they made small rants about random things. Pump thought for a second before nudging Skid, reminding him about what happened in the pond.

"OH YEAH! I went to the pond- and talked to Roy- but then he tried to hit me but then he started crying- so I asked him what's wrong and he said that his uncle was touching him in scary places so I wanted to tell you!" Skid said purely with a smile on his face, hugging Lilas waist as he explained what happened.

Lila stared for a second before putting the kids down, grabbing her phone quickly and calling Juane immediately. "Juane. My place. NOW." Lila screamed, making Juane immediately hang up. 

Lila quickly explained all the rules to the kids before bolting out the door and down the street. Lila locked eyes with Juane and they immediately exchanged a high-five to let each other know they were clocking in.

Lila turned a corner, scanning the pondlands before spotting Carmen and Roy on a bench just drinking smoothies. Lila ran forward, smacking the phone out of Carmen's hand and hissing at her. Carmen got up, picking up Roy and grabbing her phone off the ground with a pretty pissed off look.

Carmen was about to bitch at Lila for 'assaulting' her before Lila gave her a smack across the face, making everyone nearby just stare at what was going on. 

"ARE YOU REALLY THAT SELF CENTERED THAT YOU DON'T REALIZE THAT YOUR SONS UNCLE IS SEXUALLY ASSAULTING HIM?! HOW STUPID ARE YOU?? ARE YOU REALLY THAT SLOW THAT YOU DON'T REALIZE THAT YOUR SON NEEDS HELP?? HOW STUPID ARE YOU, YOU SELF CENTERED, ARROGANT, PRETTY AND PROPER WET DOG. I HOPE YOU CHOKE ON THE STRAW LIKE THE SLOW ASS TURTLE YOU ARE."

Carmen stared, her jaw dropped before she put Roy down, taking off her jewelry and tying up her hair. "Now- AHA- now I know damn well some little wretch isn't telling me what I am." Carmen said, taking off her dress to reveal shorts and a sports bra underneath.

Lila took the message, tying up her hair into a bun and cracking her knuckles. Carmen kicked off her heels and Roy immediately took them, putting them on the bench to get ready and watch the fight.

People looked at the two with worry, excitement and fear. A mother against a mother is one thing no one expected to see today.

Carmen took the first swing, punching Lila dead in the nose. Lila looked away for a second before turning to Carmen with a look of pure rage. Carmen took a deep breath before she was pulled onto the floor, Lila on top of her as she screamed at Carmen.

Carmen kicked and punched Lila, worry and anger in her eyes as they fought. After a few bloody hits, Richard finally came by. Richard pulled Carmen away, yelling for Lila to back away as he pulled Carmen away.

Carmen had a black eye, nosebleed and a few claw marks and bruises while Lila had a nosebleed, bloody fists and an upset look. Roy looked at Lila, hissing at her before hopping after his parents.

Lila stood still for a second before falling to the floor, taking deep breaths as she processed her wounds. (Or wound.) Lila eventually got back up, trotting back home slowly as she winced in pain a few times. 'Bloody fists and bloody shoes' Lila thought as she looked at her hands.

Lila walked inside, looking to the living room and making a soft whistle, making Juane walk over before gasping. Juane looked over at the kids, noting that they were busy watching a movie.

"Girl lets get you to the bathroom- you're crazyyy-" Juane said, grabbing Lila's arm and leading her away. Lila only huffed, her eyes closing as she leaned on Juane for comfort and stability.

Juane walked into the bathroom, sitting Lila on the toilet and grabbing some bandages from the cabinet to help Lila out. Juane wrapped Lila's hands and chest, being sure to shove a tissue up Lila's nose to help the bleeding.

"Did you win?"

"Damn right. She was- She was screaming like a child."

"I bet she was!"

Lila put on her shirt and walked to the living room, Juane helping her as they walked. Lila sat on the couch next to Skid and Pump and sighed as Juane sat down next to her. Skid and Pump leaned over, looking at Lila with confused looks.

"What's wrong mama?-"

"You're going into boxing."

"WHAT-"

"You heard me."

All eyes were on Lila, Juane was surprised, Skid was confused, and Pump was worried. What would happen if Skid got into boxing?

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Lila was in a sports bra and some tights with her hair up while she sat at the benches at the boxing ring. Skid was in some basketball shorts and bandages over his hands and chest to protect his skin. Skid was currently munching on a pop tart with the happiest look ever while Lila was wrapping her hands with bandages. Skid needed to learn to defend himself just as Lila did and Lila will be sure to teach him everything she knows. 

Lila sighed, turning to Skid and smiling softly and putting her hand on Skids head. "Ready for training buddy?" Lila asked, leaning down to Skid and flicking the pop tart away. Skid looked upset at the pop tart on the floor but nodded anyway.

"Don't feel bad about things that are small. Those don't matter. What matters is that you can fight even when you're down and hurt. Come on." Lila said, picking up Skid and leading him over to a punching bag. Skid stared at it, a bit anxious about how big the sandbag was but he just looked to his mom for help.

"Noah you can't feel anxious when facing an enemy. Right swing." Lila said, staring at the punching bag and right-hooking it. Skid stared in admiration before giggling and hitting the punching bag with much less force.

"That's weak. Elbows down, fist bunched, thumb in between, aim up, left leg back, right leg front. Keep your eyes on the target." Lila said sternly, fixing Skids position and aiming at the punching bag. Skid landed another hit, pushing the punching bag and hitting himself with it.

Lila and Skid stared for a second before starting to giggle at each other. Lila picked up Skid, standing him up again and pointing at the punching bag. "Put your anger into it. I don't see you upset a lot so I'm sure you have a lot of anger."

Skid thought for a second, his eyes going sharp and his fists getting tighter before he punched the bag with full force, making it swing back and forth. Lila giggled excitedly, picking up and Skid and hugging him. "I'm so proud of you!"

A good 3 hours of training with Lila and Skid, Skid laid on the bench, his face red and his hands and legs hurting. Lila sat next to Skid, drinking from a water bottle as she wiped her face with a towel. Lila handed the water bottle to Skid with a sigh as she laid against the bench.

Skid grabbed the water bottle, drinking it and letting out a yawn. Skid put the water bottle down, climbing onto Lila's lap and curling up. Lila snickered, petting Skids hair softly as she calmed herself down.

"You're good at this- you get it from me!" Lila said in a happy tone, picking up Skid and kissing his forehead as they giggled with each other. Then Skid just dropped. Lila stared for a second, obviously confused.

"Noah?-" Lila asked, shaking Skid with a confused look. Then he started snoring- Lila got an un-amused look, hugging Skid as she got ready to leave the gym. Lila sighed, throwing the bag over her shoulder before walking out the gym with a sort-of sad look.

When she took Skid to go to training she expected him to at least try to keep his stance together. Guess she'll just have to try again next time..

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Lila was currently setting up a skeleton themed birthday party with Juane and Carmen, even though Lila hated Carmen, Skid insisted that Roy and his friends came to the birthday party since he knew them. No one left out of his birthday.

"Carmen you're doing the party poppers wrong-"

"Yes well I don't do this plebeian work! Its not my fault your stupid kid insisted that I, ME, came to his birthday!" Carmen complained, throwing one of the party poppers on the floor and whining. 

"MY KID ISNT STUPID." Lila screeched, making Juane sigh and walk over to the party poppers and start picking them up. Carmen and Lila bitched at eachother for a while before Juane screamed at them.

"GUYS CALM DOWN- I'll fix it-" Juane said, grabbing the party poppers and rearranging them and putting them on the table in the pattern they were meant to be in. Lila sighed, putting the cake on the table and putting the presents under the table.

"He'll like my gift the most! He'll look at me to be his new mommy!"

"Yeah you lesbian-"

"I'M NOT A PLEBEIAN."

"I SAID LESBIAN."

Lila sighed as she heard the two bickering, not wanting to argue this time. This was her sons 8th birthday, his special day and he's not gonna let ANYONE ruin it. Not even-

"EEETHAANNN!" Ethan said, bursting open the front door with a smile, Kevin and Streber right behind him. Lila groaned, putting her hand over her eyes as the 'birthday critic' came into view.

"I bought everything! I brought presents, people- I even got the giant happy fella!" Ethan said with a smile, trotting into the room and having Kevin and Streber walk around to see the room. The giant happy fella walked in with the smile it always wore, even in the commercial.

"Heya! Its me, Happy Fella! I'm here to make my FELLA HAPPY!" Happy Fella said excitedly, walking over to Lila and leaning down to get to her level. Lila let out a small giggle before patting his head.

"Not yet! The birthday boy is still asleep!" Lila said, booping the Happy Fella and walking over to the table with a clipboard and marking things down. After a few minutes more and more people came into the house for the party, some Lila knew, some Skid knew and some that just came to have fun.

Cake: check
Presents: check
Food: check
People: Frank, Juane, Carmen, Roy, Ross, Robert, Juane, Kevin, Ethan, Streber, Aron, Dexter, Ignacio, Evermore, Candy Dealer, Big Fat Red Guy, A-

Big Fat Red Guy?-

"Is anyone here named Big Fat Red Guy?-" Lila asked in a confused tone, looking over at the crowd of people in the living room. Everyone looked at each other with extremely confused looks before looking at Lila and shrugging.

Lila shrugged, putting the clipboard in a drawer and giggling. "Alright everyone its time! I'll go get him!" Lila said excitedly, going up the stairs and walking to Skids room with a smile on her face. She opened the door to Skids room, walking in and walking over to Skids bed and shaking him slowly.

Skid stirred awake, his eyes hazy as he sat up with a confused look. "Wh- the bread- step step step-" Skid said softly, blinking a few times and looking at Lila with a confused look.

"What?-"

"What-"

"Come on!" Lila said happily, helping Skid out of his bed and leading him downstairs with her hands over his eyes. Skid was visibly confused, wanting to ask questions but too nervous to actually ask anything.

Lila took her hands off Skids eyes, turning on the light and making everyone jump out in surprise.

"SURPRISE!" they all screeched with smiles on their faces. Skid stared for a second before giggling and immediately running towards the giant happy fella. Pump ran over and hugged Skid tightly, giggling as they hugged each other.

"These are two happy fellas!" Happy Fella said happily, picking up the two kids and hugging them. Lila giggled as the three celebrated and had their fun. Lila turned to Juane and Carmen, giving them a knowing look.

Juane and Carmen nodded, walking over to the kitchen with Lila and grabbing three glasses to set them down. Lila took out a wine bottle, popping open the cap and pouring it for the three.

"Thank you m'lady!" Juane giggled, practically mocking Carmen. Carmen let out a small snicker before drinking from her glass. Lila grabbed her glass and drank from it, letting out small huffs as she downed her glass in a few gulps.

The girls tapped the glasses together before walking back to the living room with smiles. So far everyone was having fun, enjoying their time, giggling and bickering as they interacted in various ways.

Skid snuck outside, walking to the sidewalk and sitting down on it. Skid sighed, looking at the floor with a sad look. He loved his birthday party, yeah, but.. it just wasnt the same anymore. Every year got better but something was always missing and he didnt know what. He didn't wanna feel sad on his birthday but he feels like he cant help it. Something's wrong and he cant fix it.

Whats his purpose if he cant fix things? That's what dad sent him to do and he cant even do that.

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Ive worked really hard on it and I feel like no one wants to read it AT ALL since only like.... 400 people are reading this.......

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Skid sat on the sidewalk, tears in his eyes as he looked down at the pavement. Skid whined and cried, but of course not too loud. He didn't want to ruin things for everyone else just because he was upset. Skid sighed, tucking his knees into his chest as he stared down at the floor.

Skid heard a soft whisper, making him perk up and look over immediately. There was no one there. What was that? Skid stared for a second before looking down at his chest, noticing his markings glowing brightly, a faint light shining onto them.

Skid followed the light with his eyes, seeing it lead to the mansion on the hill. Skid could barely make it out but he could see someone in the window at the 3rd floor, its teal eyes staring him down. Skid got up, looking back at the party with sad eyes before sighing and running to the mansion. 

Skid ran for a few minutes, people looking at Skids markings as he ran. Skid pushed through a crowd of people, his earrings glowing as he stared at the mansion. Skid climbed the gates of the mansion, falling on his back and hurting his arm but he could barely feel it.

He didn't know why. He just knew he needed to be there.

Skid got up, dusting off and looking up at the window. The teal eyes were still there, staring down at him but now a teal smile followed it. Skid stared for a few seconds, admiring the colors before walking to the mansion.

Skid grabbed the door handles, swinging them open with a bit of a struggle before looking around. The cult members turned to Skid, their amulets glowing as they looked at Skid. A cross was sitting in the middle, a small stool leading up to the middle.

"Our leader!"

"Welcome leader!"

"Our lord! You've come to save us!" The members cheered, happiness in their tones as they circled Skid and immediately tended to him. Skid stared in a confused manner, a bit of shock. They led Skid to the cross, giggling as they helped him up.

"Wait what's happening?!- I DIDN'T EVEN GET TIME TO SAY HI TO ANYONE-" Skid screamed, obvious confusion and worry in his tone. The members giggled before strapping Skid to the cross with smiles.

"You're our leader! A leader makes sacrifices! obviously you're not the sacrifice but you'll be a help!" A member said happily, holding Skids head up and fixing his hair. Skid stared for a second before he was fed a carrot. He didn't mind this. He liked carrots.

Skid saw the cult members take out a crooked knife, his heart dropping to his ass as he looked at the knife. He didn't wanna die.. He couldn't die- Skid felt the markings on his chest being traced by the knife, panic on his face.

Skid felt the knife go through him, a shriek echoing from his throat as he squirmed. The cult members soothed Skid as the process of becoming a true leader happened. Skid whined and cried as he felt the pieces of his skin being pulled out and replaced by crystals and skin that he had never felt in his life.

Skid cried as he felt the needle stitching through him, his chest burning and black blood running down to his legs. Skid was let down from the cross, looking at the flat crystals in his chest shaped into the cult symbol.

Suddenly the pain stopped, like everything had gone numb. Skid took a deep breath, getting up and staring at the crystals before touching them and making them let out a soft hum.

Skid stared for a second before looking back, seeing the tall figure from the window at the top of the stairs. "WHO ARE YOU- WHY DID YOU CALL ME HERE?!-" Skid screamed, looking up at the figure with tears and fear in his eyes.

"Fear not, my son. For I am REDACTED. I live purely to guide you. Step forward." REDACTED said with a smile, looking down at Skid. Skid looked hesitant before the Cult Members cheered him on, allowing him to take a few steps forward and up the stairs.

The figure's smile turned red before he turned into a blue spirit, flying at Skid and flying into the crystals on his chest. Skid felt a jolt of arrogance, power and control wash over him, a smile on his face before he turned to the cult members.

"Don't worry everyone. He will guide me! For now we stay hidden and keep low. I will guide you all when the time comes, but I have to return to my blooded birth giver. Farewell!" Skid said happily, dancing down the stairs and skipping out the mansion.

The cult members looked at each other before returning to their duties, knowing that they had finally had a new leader. 

Skid skipped down the hill and back home, a smile on his face as he climbed the gates and walked the streets. Skid sighed, knowing that his mom would ask why he was gone, but he was a god now.

He had responsibilities and hopefully he could make an excuse. He'll just say he saw a butterfly or something. That's what kids do after all, but he's not a kid anymore. He rules over everything and he can't let it all go to waste.

Skid ran over to the house, running inside and noticing that Lila and Pump were looking for him. Skid ran over to Lila and Pump with a smile as he put his hands up. "HEY! I FOUND A BUTTERFLY AND I CHASED IT AND IT LED ME TO THE PONDS AND I SAW A FROG AN-"

Lila put her hand on Skids mouth and sighed. "We gotta sing happy birthday- Come on-" Lila giggled, picking up Skid and hugging him as he talked pure lies. Pump stared at Skid, suspicion in his eyes before he just shrugged it off.

What could go wrong?