TBATE - Never Ending

// Virion Leywin //

"Hoh." I gave a breath of relieve. "It is near completion." And it is just in time for when Arthur would return.

Has is been a year and a half now? The Mana Heart has gained somewhat of a form akin to that of molten metal floating in space.

At the center of my heart.

Pulsating.

"It is so small though." I mumbled. Like where did all the Mana I had poured in it go?

It is smaller than the Core below my sternum.

Anyhow, it really feels as though I'm in a cultivation manwha. Well, I suppose this isn't that different from cultivation.

Alice and Reynolds has been keeping a keen eye on me since a while back. I wonder why? Are they suspecting that I am to awaken sooner than later? But I see no reason as to why honestly.

And shouldn't they also suspect Ellie too?

Hmm.

I lean back on my arms as support, stretching my legs from their crisscross position.

"Brotha." Ellie crept up behind, wrapping her arms around my head. "Phay with me."

How can I resist when she is so adorable talking like that.

"Okay."

She immediately let go and taps me on the hesd in the process, and ran away while yelling with laughter. "Yhor iht!"

I quickly willed myself up and rsn after her. Around the sofa, the coffe table and any other object that would help her evade me.

To be honest, I find it rather difficult to act like a kid all the time. And Ellie, is not helping. She constantly wants to play and of course I have to play along. Lilia occasionally invites us to little tea parties but other than that I'm her go-to playmate.

But nonetheless, it is fun from time to time.

.....

"Bhotha, stop. I am thired." she huffed while calling time out. She let herself fall dramatically, sprawling herself legs and arms out on the mat.

I walk up to her head. Bending down, I poke her forehead with my index finger. "You're it." I said, standing back up. To tired to say anything she just puffed her cheeks.

And I have to admit, she looked even more like a baby now. If hadn't had such excellent control over myself, I would've smothered her to death by now.

"Ellie! Virion!" Alice's voiced carried through the mansion. She sounded excited. Did something happen? It's probably visitors.

But who?

"We're in the living room!" I yelled. Ellie got up and shhok herself down. Soon enough I could pick up multiple footsteps - at least five or six."

"Has the other little monster awakened yet?" a grass voice carried through behind the door.

*slap

"That's rude." a strict and thin voice reprimanded. It reminds of Alice and Reynolds bickering.

"Fine." he resigned.

"No. He hasn't awakened yet." I heard Alice. "But we are keeping an eye on him."

The door swung open. Revealing half a dozen new figures. Ellie hid behind me, looking over my shoulder. She is a shy one when she wants to be, I chuckled internally.

"So cute!" A green and yellow blurr zoomed toward us and before I knew it, I was buried in huge balls of flesh along with Ellie. It felt nice for a moment but I could barely breath after a while.

Unhand me woman! I'm too young to die now.

"Be careful, Angela." a deep but soothing voice stepped in to save the day. You might not know this Durden but you have indirectly saved an entire continent just now.

Stand proud.

Angela released us from her grip which felt like forever. I look back up to my savior and he was huge. I know he is huge but seeing it with your own eyes is quite the site. He really looked like a giant teddy bear with his scruffy black hair, slanted eye brows and narrow, dark eyes.

"Hmph." Angela pouted, standing up. She was moderate beautiful with a very well endowed figure. And silky blonde hair that curled at her waist, a diamond shaped face with vibrant green eyes to match.

.....

"Hey, guys!" Reynolds bursts through the doors of the entrance of the living room with a broad smile. "It's good to see you all are still alive."

He exchanged a hug with each of them.

"Don't sell so short, Rey." Helen boasted with a small smile. "Anyway, are you gonna introduce us?" she cleared her throat.

"Of course." Reynolds walked over to us. "This Virion." he patted me on the head. "And this is Eleanor." he moved his hand over to Ellie's head.

"Virion, Eleanor, this is the Twin Horns." he was enthusiastic.

"Hi, there. My name is Adam." he stepped forward. "You have quite the tuff name for a little guy."

"Yeah. Both of them are just to adorable." Angela doted on us.

"You may just call us Vi and Ellie." I offered an alternative. Not really knowing what would be appropriate to say. And Ellie on the other hand was fiddling with her fingers.

"But it fits you quite well, I see." he smiled. "You are quite the reserved gentleman unlike your father over there."

"I'm standing right here, you know." Reynolds comically sobbed. "And it's getting kinda old now."

"You're also getting old." Adam snickers. And everyone let out a little laugh at Reynolds expense.

"Why you little!"

.....

"Ah. Reynolds? " Vincent came through the door along with Tabitha and Lilia.

"Hey, Vincent." Adam turned around and through an arm over Vincent's shoulders. "Good to see you again."

"You too." Vincent reciprocated the motion. "And all of you as well." he greeted the rest.

And so, after a light back and forth between them he proposed that they stay over the night for a little feast. And they of course accepted. I haven't talked this much in awhile and now I have to talk a bunch more.

Sigh.

.....

*doing

I had deliberately choose a seat near the end of the dinner table so I could avoid situations like these. Of course, Ellie and Lilia sat across from me and were now throwing me with peas.

The adults had not noticed while being immersed in their conversations. On a side note, Adam seemed close to Vincent. I guess they both like talking business. I never took Adam as the accountant of the Twin Horns.

Another green bean hit my forehead while I was in thought.

These little brats.

I look down but my plate was empty so that leaves me no choice. As swiftly as could I grabbed a pea from the one sitting left of me, Jasmine. For the most part she remained in her own world but occasionally joined the conversation between the adult woman. And now was one of those times.

Lucky me.

I proceeded to throw it straight at Ellie's head. This gave Lilia the opening to reel her arm back and throw again. But I caught it with my right and in the same motion I reeled back my arm and throw it back at her but she blocked with her arms.

How you like that? I involuntarily smirked.

I tried to grab another pea but it seems Jasmine took notice of us. She just gave this blank look before scooting her plate a little over to me.

She a real one.

*boing

Dammit.

I was destracted.

Another two came at me but I caught them and threw them back. This is more efficient and less of a waist. Thank you, Jasmine, but I won't be needing it now. I snickered.

No mercy.

It took time for them to go from defense to picking up peas. That gave me the window to grab another two from Jasmine. And throw them before they could. And so I developed a full on strategy.

Catch. Then counter immediately. While they are switching from defense to offense. I pick up throw.

Ellie was completely helpless while Lilia held on.

"Virion, dear. Stop wasting food." I immediately halted and so did the enemy.

Alice smiled from across the table. It may appear friendly but it was a wolf in sheeps clothing. I felt a little shiver rsn down my spine.

Why only me though? They started it. It was self defense.

Is what I wanted to say but I didn't. I half a smile nervously. And the enemy silently leaned back in their chairs, snickering along with the onlookers in front of me while I couldn't do anything. I just wasn't fated to win, I suppose.

Ah.

.....

"Honestly, your brother is such a handful when he wants to be." Alice vented to Ellie while I pretended to sleep. I just didn't want to face her wrath.

"He acts mature and reserved that I sometimes forget he is just a child." I could hesr her tuck Ellie into bed.

We had our own room now with two single beds. It also allowed me more free time and a hobby. But really it was more like my past profession.

Painting.

"He is a old mhan." Ellie exclaimed. Alice just chuckles with a little hummed at the end. For the record though, I'm not old. I'm barely twenty years old.

Before I died that is.

"Anyway, good night, Ellie." she gave Ellie a kiss. "And you too." she moved over to me giving a kiss on my template.

"Night, mommy." Ellie yawned. My mother walked out and closed the door behind her with a soft thud.

I lay still for a few more till Ellie completely falls asleep. I then sat myself upright. Looking over to Ellie while softly calling out to her but she didn't seem to stir.

"That my cue, I suppose. " I spoke to myself.

.....

// Alice Leywin //

"Ellie, can you please sit still while you eat?" I sighed. "You're making a mess."

"Shorry." she apologized.

Ugh.

How can I scold her when she is so cute! No. Alice, calm yourself. You are not a dotting mother.

"Can I gho phlay with Vi now?" she pushed her plate away. Why did you have to go run of by yourself Virion.

"After you eat your food."

"Okyyy." she pulled her plate towards her with a renewed vigor. I smiled. I guess she really is the normal one among her siblings.

That reminds me. The doctor said Virion had undergone a mutation of sorts and that he will without a doubt be a mage. It's just a matter of when.

Is that why Arthur awakened earlier? But he hasn't shown any physical characteristics suggesting that unlike Virion that has mismatched eye colours. The doctor said she might've also been affected even though she doesn't show it.

Agh.

Why my kids? I just wanted them to have a normal life but no. One is now in another country, the other can be a mage anytime now and this one I'm uncertain of.

But I guess I should be grateful that they have such opportunities. It is the danger that follows such professions that worries me though.

I know it isn't my fault but still. If one of them were to...

... I wouldn't forgive myself.

If only I hadn't awakened as a Healer...

Ultimately, there is nothing I can do now but move forward and give this parenting thing my best shot.

My children.

On one hand though, I feel bad for Ellie's future love prospects. Just thinking about me makes me laugh.

*boom

A tremor shook the manor. The utensils on the table rattled. It had came from outside.

Virion!

I quickly sprung out of my chair, knocking it back and lifted Ellie over the corner into my embrace. She was crying because the shock.

I turned around to the entrance and ran as fast as I could through the long corridors. This is why I don't like big houses. It takes to long to go from one end to the other especially in these kinds of situations.

Please.

Just let my guess be right. Don't let anything happen to Virion. I felt my eyes brim with tears.

I push through the last door with my shoulder as I ran, skidding to a stop on the flight of stairs before you reach the plainof grass.

Ah.

So my guess was right.

I had overreacted. Who would really attack the Helstea's in brought daylight.

Stupid, Alice.

Ellie who clinging onto me while crying also stopped at the sight.

It was just her brother.

Floating midair amongst the chaos he had caused. Practically the whole backyard lawn had been eviscerated leaving only a crater in his wake. The blades of grass danced in the little whirlwind, evaporating as they neared Virion.

The little genius that he is had awakened.

As a Conjurer, no less.

"Brhotha!" Ellie struggled in my grip as she called for her brother. I let her down, watching her little legs carry her as fast they could. I slowly followed suit.

After three years, almosta full four now.

My eyes watered.

He is a mage now just like Arthur. Their talents are almost frightening. And I hope they don't grow up to arrogant because of it.

I'll make sure that they will be respectable individuals.

My little chaos creators.

Looking at it now, Adam was right.

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A/N:

This chapter was really challenging to write. My sleep schedule is more of a mess than usual.

I don't know how the suction thing works. I read that Lillia made her bed dissappear so based of that I made something similar. Since when you create a vacuum and suddenly stop you get air rushing in to full that empty space. And that created the whirlwind.

You can ask more questions in the comments if you're confused.

Anyway leave your thoughts in the comments. I wholeheartedly welcome any constructive criticism. I'm not very good at writing dialogs and expect irregular updates.