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“So I have been thinking,” She started nervously, “maybe we need some sort of protection from these Zombies.  I mean we are going to be raising babies in this shack.” Tears welled in her eyes.
 
Pregnancy makes me emotional, it’s not my fault.
 
It’s nice to see an emotion other than hungry and angry, although
pregnant you do those a lot too.
 
Just finish your part so I can get to mine.
 
Okay, don be so pushy.
“Well what do you think about getting a dog or something.  I think Zombies are afraid of dogs.” I smiled reassuringly.
“I think you just want a dog.” She whined.
“Just handle it, I got to go learn about rearing children.”Loki said after a glance outside.
“Ewww you’re going to what?” I cringed slightly.
 “Raise them you half-wit.” She was back to angry.

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“Woof” Loki barked as she swung the door open, the zombie moaned in response.
“Afraid of dogs my rear.” She said loudly under her breath.
 
I wanted to make sure you heard me, I was testing your theory.

Zombies don’t attack pregnant women.  You guys are mean.

Yep and I am 100 times mean.

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We know.  Back to the story.
While Loki learned to rear children at the library and do who knows what else, I took it upon myself to adopt a protector.


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“Aren’t you cute puppy puppy smushy face!” 
Meet Brandon.


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“You’re kidding right?” Loki yelled from outside when she got home.
I stuck my head out the window, “Meet smushy face.” 
“We are not naming it that.” She growled.
 
Even the dog gave me a look that said rename me.
 
Sure, it was a perfectly good name.
“Fine, what do you want to name it?” I asked when she finally got in the house.
“Brandon.” She said eyeing the dog.
 “Whatever.” I waved my hand and rolled my eyes.
“And its sleeping outside!” Was the last thing Loki said about it as she walked into her bedroom for a preggo nap.

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A few days later, and no zombies fewer, Loki invested in a Pea-shooter.
 
It worked.
 
I guess, but it’s not as cute as Brandon Smushy Face.  
 
Gag! 

It worked as clean up, but they kept coming back.

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“Have you ever thought maybe it’s because we live in a swamp?” Loki cornered me out back while I was playing trip the zombie.
“I mean, no, but you could be right.” I shrugged.  I was getting use to them.
“I am not raising 100 kids to adulthood in a swamp where they can be turned to zombies by playing outside.  How would I ever get any peace?” She groaned at the end, angry enough that it scared my zombie friend.
“Okay, let’s move.” I nodded.
“Perfect.  Already found us a place.” She smiled.
“Glad I was part of the decision.” I frowned slightly.
“You picked out this place, I was NOT letting that happen again!” She seemed really mad at first but then as Loki buckled over grabbing her large stomach I realized she was going into labor.

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A quick ride and many screaming hours later little baby Brooke was born.  She has her daddies tomato complexion. 
 
 We hoped that was all for her sake.


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Brooke was only a few days old when Loki up and moved her from the town she was so fondly named after.
 
Yeah, the only memory I need of that crud shack.
 
Tisk tisk, she is your daughter.  
 
I was referring to the town, she was a sweetie.  But sticky, all kids are sticky.
 
Mom of the year here.
 
Yearsssss, many of them and they were long.
 
“So you ladies not enjoying Twinbrook?” The cabby asked when we told him the airport.
“It smells.” Loki snapped, Brandon barked at her tone.
“I see you were able to get knocked up.” The cabby laughed to himself and then paused a moment.
“You know that baby looks like a friend of mine, Juan.  You know him?”  He asked taking his eyes off the road and looking at both of us.
“Um, we went out a few times.” Loki stumbled slightly but maintained eye contact in the mirror with him.  I started to cover Brooke’s face slightly.
“Well, if you hear from him will you call the Twinbrook police?  They have a missing persons case on him right now.” He pleaded slightly.
“Sure.” I smirked sympathetically.
“I don’t think I will hear from him.” Loki smiled, then noticing the cabby’s questioning look continued, “we ended on bad
terms.”
The rest of the ride was silent.  Loki was right we needed to leave Twinbrook. 

Yes I was.  And remember he was your choice.
 
And your death.

Jelly beans my dear, that’s you.  Fergus did nothing.

11/23/2012 11:49:50 pm

Yay!! Can't wait to see what Brook looks like all grown up and how Loki takes to motherhood. :) This oughta be good..

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Eve
7/28/2013 12:08:20 pm

Ha! I love this! The interchanging pov and witty banter is fantastic. You definitely added an awesome twist to a challenge! I'm gonna go read the rest now, excuse me... (:

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