#Meadow Silversweater

[izayoichan]

At the tea shop, the three enjoy their meal, as well as plan for what to do next. Fannar notices the books close by that have the recipes for what he believes their eating, pondering of course on getting them as a present for their mom. They all agree that it is a present that would make said mom very happy. Fannar also wanted a book about the tea they were drinking for himself, enjoying the taste quite a lot. With Flynn having attempted to learn a little of the local language before they left as he had an easy time learning languages, he managed to come to the conclusion that there were books just like Fannar wanted.

Fannar: Language geek. -chuckles-  Flynn: All around geek! -bonks his twin with his elbow.- I think if you get both books you have a birthday and Christmas present settled. Meadow: Books. Sounds like good gifts if you ask me. All your family is a bunch of bookworms.

She shrugged, sipping her tea and taking a bite of her food.

Fannar: It does sound like good gifts. 

They nod, walking over to the same place Meadow had ordered from earlier, and returning with two books shortly after in a paper bag.

Fannar: And gifts acquired.  Flynn: I need to find something to bring back to dad, but we have time. 

He smiles at the two, finishing off his tea, snagging one more biscuit. 

Flynn: Any ideas after this? Fannar: Hmh.. not really, you Meadow?

Meadow: Let's go Skiing! Bunny slopes! And maybe get your dad a photo frame with us! -she winks- Flynn: Sounds like a plan. -he nods at Hyle when they tell them their heading back.- Rent som skis and then hit those bunny slopes! Fannar: Snowboard for me, I always wanted to try that. Shall we? Meadow: I think I'll try both. See which is my secret talent! -she winks at them and gets up, having finished her tea- let's go boys. Skiing time!

They find their way to the bus that takes them up to the mountainside, where they are greeted by snow and a whole lot of slopes to choose from. They all get snowboards first, and then walk together towards the bunny slopes. 

Meadow: If I fall flat on my ass, I am leaving, be warned!

She laughed as they made their way up the small incline to the bunny slopes, seeing kids skiing and sledding there. 

Flynn: We shall see! 

Fannar just smiles and walks to the top off the hill, putting the board on their feet, seeing how it is to find balance. 

Fannar: Well.. lets see. 

They push themselves off the little start bump, managing fairly well . 

Fannar: Not too bad, come on you two.  Flynn: Ladies first. -he chuckles and looks at his aunt.- 

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[nikatyler]

Not many important things going on here. Harmony aged up and she’s giving me major Max Caulfield vibes. Andy, I’m not sure if Jacques is baby daddy material, but you do you.

Oh and I finally completed part of Andy’s aspiration, and as she was reading to Gary, she went into labor.

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[izayoichan]

Meadow: Coward!

She scoffs at her nephew then sighs.

Meadow: If I die! It's your fault!

She laughs, readying herself on top of the slope. She balances herself on top of her board and sets off, the first few meters she does well, but soon she loses her balance, yelling the board flies off her feet and she lands face first on the slow at the very end. rolling and ending on her back. She curses.

Meadow: Cheats!

Fannar runs over to his Meadow to check if she is okay. 

Fannar: You okay there?

They try their best to not laugh, although they had to admit it did look quite funny. 

Fannar: Yeah, well lets see how mage-boy does huh? Flynn: You okay down there?

It actually looked a bit spooky when she had fallen, but the comment about them being cheats told him that it wasn't that bad. 

Flynn: If we fall Emil, fly out so I don't land on you, deal? 

He chuckles hoping that it wouldn't be needed, before he set off down the hill, much like his brother it seemed to come rather naturally for him, but not as natural, as he found himself losing balance on the very end, ending up on his butt right next to his aunt and his brother. 

Flynn: If this is a dragon thing, I am making an official complaint! Fannar: Complain all you want! -they laugh.- Maybe I was just lucky.  Meadow: It's a dragon thing, clearly! 

She huffs cleaning up her clothes, she grins at them.

Meadow: I at least don't feel as bad anymore as I wasn't the only one to fall flat on the floor. Let's go again!

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[izayoichan]

Flynn: Yep.. clearly mine

He chuckles, getting up, deciding to take a couple of pictures to show his dad, his room, and of course the house. Sending them quickly telling him they have safely arrived, tossing his bag into the room, going to explore more of the house. River answers Flynn quite quickly telling him how nice the room looked at sending him a pic for good measure of the dog he has on the observation table at the clinic. A pretty golden retriever who looks far too happy with a cone on.

Flynn: What do you think Emil, not bad right? 

He holds the orb in his hand so that he can look around without having to fly out unless he wants to. Noticing the message back from his dad chuckling a little at the way to happy dog. Emil shifts inside his orb and finally comes out, looking around. They fly around the room, perching by the window as they saw the mountain and snow. Making a small growl as it reminded them of "home" and they hated "home". They burned down that home and all those that lived there. Yet, they felt a certain longing, a longing for a time where they were happy "home", happy, hopeful... loved. Why did they remember this now? They look at Flynn sadly, wondering if it was the young child's hope that made them remember. They make a sad shrill and return to their orb. Looking for the mp3 player. 

Flynn: That bad Emil? 

He looks at the little dragon as it flies back to its orb, admitting he was hoping he would be a little happier about where they were. He puts his stuff away quickly then pokes his head into Meadow’s room. 

Flynn: Time to explore? Meadow: Sure thing Rider, let’s check this place out!

She stretched and joined him, the two quickly exploring the place, eventually finding the others. 

Vy: Such a pretty room! 

He looks at Hayden and smiles

Vy: sledding with the kids. That sounds like fun. We could like make teams and take turns on who sleds with who! 

He takes Hayden's hand, looking around the room.

Vy: But you have to promise to save one ride for me! Hayden: Of course I'll go sledding with you. - he chuckles. - And there will always be a ride waiting with your name on it!

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[izayoichan]

She steps out after Flynn and puts her arm over Flynn's shoulder.

Meadow: I keep forgetting your family is loaded!

Flynn looks back, for a second or two he ponders on going back, but his attention is turned by Meadow's comment, making him chuckle lightly.

Flynn: I keep forgetting that, you’re not alone... And hey! 

He notices Eltanin pulling his sister and Chris towards the house to find room. 

Flynn: I think we better hurry or all the best rooms will be taken!

He notices how the kids are pulling their grandparents with them, and soon after all of them apart from Fannar are scrambling inside the house, looking for their rooms. Fannar walking more slowly with his parents. 

Fannar: Come on, lets see what rooms are left after this. Vy: Hey! We call dibs on the room with the veranda! Hayden has health priorities! Doctor's orders!

He giggles and lacing his arm around Hayden's arm he walks with him towards the house

Vy: It's very pretty here! I wonder what we can do? Do you think we can take pictures? I am very curious! Hayden: I think we can take pictures, go for hikes and all the nice things. 

As they find the kids, they notice they have found their room with Arlene and Eltanin sharing one that is clearly meant for two, with a room adjacent to theirs for Vy and Hayden, with having their grandparents next door. Meadow, Flynn, and Fannar all find rooms of their own as well. 

Eltanin: Is that a snowboard?! And a sled! Oh! We are going sledding! Chris: Yep, we can all go sledding, and skiing, and snowboarding, that is what vacations are for! Hayle: Also, since we now live right next door to you two, so you can come to wake us up in the morning, letting your parents sleep in.

He winks at Hayden and Vy who have joined them. 

Arlene: Ooooh, sledding!! I want to do that! - she jumps up on one of the two beds - Mine! Flynn: Oh this is mine!

He falls down on a huge bed in a room, on one of the top floors of the house.

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He looks over at Meadow smiling at her. 

Flynn: Thanks, I am sure he will love it, when they just get over what has just happened.  Meadow: Yea, little guy looks piiiiissed!

He gives him an apologetic look at the orb, which leads it to send out an angry puff of smoke to both of them, which of course makes both of them chuckle. 

Meadow: Will you be heading home now? Call me when you get there, and tell me how they reacted once you give them the earrings.

Flynn: Yeah, I'm going to grab some snacks on the way, and go poke Fan to join me for a movie night. 

He knew Fannar felt a little meh about him spending so much time with Brooke, so he kept trying to have nights just for them, like it used to be. But it was hard, it was like she had a pull on him he just could not explain. 

Flynn: And I'll do even better! I'll take a picture and send you before I call you. 

He chuckles and hugs her, before putting the orb, who growls at him, in his pocket. Then he waves as he makes his way back towards the door, giving his grandma and Douglas a wave as well. 

Flynn: I'll make  him call you when I'm home, promise!

Meadow smiles and watches her nephew leave, shaking her head. Summer and meadow both waving at him as he heads out the door, both commenting how much he is like his father but also his mother.

He quickly makes his way home, only stopping by the store to grab some extra snacks, among them the chocolate he knows is his twins favorite, and his dad favorite drink. He knew he had been both at the magic realm and working at the shelter so he imagined he would be tired, so he made sure to bring his favorite cupcakes as well. 

Flynn: So... anything you want oh growling one? 

He didn't expect much of an answer, but to his surprise, along a growl, a wing popped out pointing at a piece of cake, one he knew was made with plasma, which also surprised him. 

Flynn: Alright then. 

He quickly ordered everything, and with all that, he hurried home. Finding Fannar first.

Fannar: Your home early today?

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[izayoichan]

He looked at her with a big smile, and he had a feeling this would be important and a very good thing for the angry little familiar he had. He closed the pouch, not wanting to have a dragon familiar flying around his grandmom's place. Meadow just laughing poking the growling orb.

Meadow: Hope pouty here will like it and become more friendly. Be nice to your spellcaster Flynn: I hope so too, and did you hear, Lucas's new group Next Dimension is having a concert here soon if we could get tickets... I think I could talk dad into coming!

He knew Meadow,  like him and Fannar,  loved their music, it wasn't quite the same as he used to play in the school garden, but he had to admit, he was still a fan.

Meadow: New band? Why doesn't he just go solo? Keeps changing bands like I change my panties! You know people only listen to them for Lucas, right? That voice, just not normal. I bet he's a merman or siren! Do you really think your dad would come? You know he doesn't like you being out of home at night, a worrywart so you know… that might actually work. That way we could all go! 

He looks at his aunt, she wasn’t that many years older than him, yet she was like the mom friend for them all. The one they went to when they couldn't really talk to their parents or grandparents. 

Flynn: Yeah, new band.. I can only guess its the people he has signed for, they keep changing the members and changing the name. 

He shook his head, when he left school he had been in one band, and just in a couple of years, he had changed bands several times. The latest one though was Next Dimension, and no one knew how long that would last. 

Flynn:  And I guess solo isn't an option with them? They are known to make boy bands and Lucas is their biggest star. But a merman or a siren.. really? And I think if asked the right way, he'll come with us, to keep us safe and sound and so on.

He knows his dad isn't the biggest fan of concerts, but he had on occasion taken him in listening to some of the earlier songs Lucas had, before he was stuffed into every boyband in the book. 

Flynn: It's worth a try right? Meadow: I'll talk with him, remind him how much we like Lucas and how much you want to listen to him and how good it'll be for him to relax for a second. How's Fanny? He hasn't come over in a while. Did they also find a gf or bf, like you? And how's Brooke? You two are still going out?

She found it cute how he still was dating the same girl from middle school. Though she didn't particularly like Brooke, no one did. The girl was spoiled rotten to a core, but for some reason, Flynn liked her.

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[izayoichan]

Meadow: So, do you want me to pearce Growly's ears or you'll do that when you get home? Or you already have plans for today?

Flynn looks at his aunt, he had not even considered the fact that the oh so growly angry one would need their ears pierced to be able to use the earrings. 

Flynn: I guess we should do that here, maybe just put it all on him at the same time.. and hope he doesn't go berserk on us. And no plans, I was going to poke my brother and see if he wanted to watch movies and eat snacks.. if you want, perhaps we can do it here, you can join! Meadow: Got some work to do for uncle Simeon. I'm supposed to have my magic exam soon. Acolyte here I come! Oh! You guys could watch Escape Plan, watched it yesterday. Sylvester Stalone is so old in that one!

She waited for Flynn to free the familiar

Meadow: Trick is to pick them up like a chicken! If you hold them by the wings I can pierce their ears. Flynn: I'll suggest it then, and well, if you have time later just drop on by, you're always welcome to join.

He frees the little terror, grabbing it by the wings like she said. 

Flynn: I'll hold, you pierce, we give them shards, and hope it doesn't kill me in my sleep later. 

The growl from the familiar was dark and threatening, which just earned a laugh from Flynn.

Flynn: Don't growl until you see what happens!

Meadow smiles grabbing a ear clamp and grabbing the dragon's ear, who glared at her with murder in his eyes. Quickly she clamped down. The familiar screeched and trashed angrily. She grabbed the other ear and did the same.

Meadow: I placed temporary studs, but by tonight or tomorrow you can remove them and put the earrings I gave you.

She stepped back, putting the ear clamp away, Flynn holding on to the wings for a little longer, deciding to put the necklace on so that maybe it calmed down a little. When its hanging around it’s neck, he releases the wings, to many many growls and hisses as it found its way back to the orb.

Flynn: Oh, come now, it was not that bad. And this evening, or tomorrow like Meadow said, you can have the two others in your ears, you can keep them close, and inside your orb.. get it now? 

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[izayoichan]

Flynn: Fan is fine, Uncle Hayden has had a bit of a rough time again, so they spent a lot of time with him. And no, still not, which fascinated me, I mean you know how popular they are at school, he is like a magnet to everyone. 

He chuckles, he knew Fan didn't care much for it, but much like his dad had said many times, he had a lot of fans.

Flynn: I guess they just never met the right one, yet. 

He stretches, a growl heard from the orb.

Flynn: And since you ask, yes, and I stopped by her place before coming here, she wanted me to stay, but I told her I'd see her tomorrow instead. I had a date with you after all!

He looked at his aunt, he knew she wasn't' Brooke's biggest fan either, no one but him seemed to be. 

Flynn: How about you, anyone finally swept you off your feet. 

He stood up, dragging his aunt close, spinning her around and dipping her, with a chuckle and a wink. Meadow bursting into laughter, smiling at Flynn as he pulls her back up again and lets her go. 

Meadow: Nah. No Flynn Rider yet to save me from my tower! 

She winks playfully at him, clearly picking on him.

Meadow: Maybe college will be the deal breaker for me. You know. Can't wait for it, high-school is already taking too long! Flynn: You'll still be in college when me and Fan start won't you? Last year or so?

He liked the idea of having a "Big sister" at the school when they started. They would of course also be going to RoM, so there was no doubt they would be keeping busy when they started there. He simply ignores the rider part, knowing all too well his aunt loves to poke him about that name. 

Flynn: And you know, maybe you'll find yourself a 50 year old professor to date, you'd match in mental age! 

Meadow: Of course, I'd love to skip years but I can't. Even if I have the cognitive intelligence of a 50 year old professor

She grins winking at him. This was a common banter battle situation between them, and she loved it.

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[izayoichan]

It had been like he had feared after a fairly good Christmas eve came the aftermath, and as much as he hated it, he had to which meant River refused to go, cancel their planned Christmas visit at River’s mom’s place. 

“Are you sure you are up to this princess?” “Yes, all I need to do is sit here on this sofa.”

River pressed his lips to a thin line, which made Rylan sigh slightly and shake his head. He knew he was worried, but he could rest just as well on this sofa, as he could sitting in his own bed. 

“If you feel too tired…” “I’ll tell you, I promise.”

Just as River was about to say something, the doorbell interrupted him, Rylan just nodded at him to go get the door, Lobo already there wagging his tail eager to greet the ones on the other side of the door. 

“Hey, mom…”

He didn’t get any further before he had his arms full of his little sister, whom he lifted up and spun around, wondering how she had already got this big. 

“Thank you so much for my Christmas present!!” “Your welcome!”

Although she had gotten a little bigger, her fascination with princesses hadn’t gotten any less, it was just what princess it was that had changed over time, so they had gone with the fact that the current craze was Mulan. As River puts her down and lets her mom and Douglas in, Meadow quickly removes her outdoor clothing, then runs to find Rylan who has Felix with him on the sofa. 

“Hello uncle Rylan, thank you for the present.” 

She smiles and hugs her uncle gently, knowing all too well from what River had told her to be careful with her uncle. 

“Your welcome, did it fit? We weren’t quite sure about the size, you grow so quickly.” “It did! It fit me perfectly... My brother didn’t sneak in and measure me while I slept, did he? “Hmh… “

Rylan looks at River shrugging his shoulders. 

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[izayoichan]

The door between theirs and Rylan’s dad's part of the house flew open as a certain little star ran into the room, followed by a very apologetic Hayden. 

“Sorry, he really wanted to say hi.” “It’s fine, we’ll send him back later.”

Meadow chuckled, catching the running little one, sliding off the sofa to give him a proper good hug. Hayden just smiled and headed back the way he came, leaving them with one Fannar that quickly went to hug everyone, before stealing Meadow from them to have her read something for him. River looked at Rylan, who just smiled back at him, their attention going back to the other two, talking about the shelter, the clinic, and all the other things in between. It was hard to think that it had only been a couple of years since they didn’t talk at all, and he was very happy they had gotten past that awkwardness that was there into this, almost like those years never happened to begin with. 

“Cookie?” “Okay, but only if you take one for meadow too.” “Yes!”

Fannar happily took two cookies and ran back to the book they were reading, handing one to Meadow. River, smiling, watching the two, imagining her sitting there with little Flynn, only pulled back into the conversation when Rylan squeezed his hand lightly. The afternoon sped past, with only a few interruptions of a little star wanting more cookies, and the question if they would all stay for dinner, which they agreed to. In the end, Rylan had been too tired, so River put him in bed alongside Meadow who was also tired, watching them sleep before he went back down sitting with his mom, talking the way he had once thought would never be possible. 

“I’ll go get her for you.” “Say… would you mind if she stayed the night? I know she would love to, but I have kept telling her no because you have so much on your plate right now.” “Is that okay, I mean she won’t be scared of waking up here instead of at home?” “I’m pretty sure the only thing you have to worry about is here wanting to stay forever.”

She chuckled, ever since they had gotten back in touch, Meadow had been completely infatuated with River’s new family. Douglas puts an arm around Summer, he was also happy to see how much better their connection had become over time. 

“I’ll call when she is ready to come home tomorrow then.” “So never then?”

River chuckled, giving his mom a hug, then watching them as they headed back home, putting away the leftover cookies, and putting the dishes in the dishwasher before he went up to the two sleeping ones, a soft smile spreading on his face as he sees Rylan having wrapped his arm around Meadow, the two sleeping soundly. Just watching them for a while he easily imagined this being little Flynn, which widened the smile, as he joined the two sleeping ones in bed. 

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[izayoichan]

“So I guess since we messed up the way this was supposed to go, we have food and talking before the famous first dance?” “I guess so.. and speeches I guess, although I am quietly hoping no one really bothers.” 

Rylan chuckles and smiles, he knows the tradition, but he still isn't the type for too much attention all at once, even at his own wedding.

“Not to worry, we have planned nothing of the sort, we know you too well. And besides, you both know what we would say anyways.”

Hayle smiles as Chris nods. 

“The cake is perfect! Even if it isn't peanut butter.”

Vy smiles, digging into his cake slice, eeying Hayden’s as well. 

“I say we dig in on the food now, and then we have our dance. When everyone has eaten.”

River smiles, enjoying everything about this day, the food is one thing, but the fact that they are finally married, to him, beats anything else. 

“Can we play the music?” “Yep.”

Rylan smiles at Vy and then turns to River

“And then we can do whatever we want too right, after the first dance?” “I believe there is the opening of presents, but I think that is more whenever you feel like it.”

Hayden smiles, knowing the family present is one given after the dance, so they can leave and just have some time. River nodding as well

“As much as I like cake, I am going to steal myself some food then!”

He is joined by River, Hayden and Chris for getting some food, and when everyone’s gotten what they want they head back. As they return, Vy eyes River’s plate. 

“That looks good.” “Pretty sure pregnant women aren't supposed to eat seafood.”

He winks playfully at Vy who pouts in return. 

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“She's not being bothersome, is she?” “Nope, I think she is wonderful!”

She smiles at them.

“Oh! You're pregnant!” “Baby dragon.”

Summer blinks surprised and chuckles.

“Hello Yvreon. How have you been? Faba misses you…”

Vy hisses at him, literally baring his teeth at Morgyn, who steps back, hands lifted. 

“I suppose that means I should stay back. My apologies, don't wish to upset you.”

He looks apologetically at the others Meadow looking a little surprised when Vy hisses, pulling closer to Hayle who just smiles at her. 

“Vy... no hissing at the guests.”

Hayden chuckles, Vy had been like this with River too, he could only guess it was because they were all mages, and mages had always been a problem for him. He looks up at Morgyn. 

“Yeah, sorry, the pregnant dragon does not like mages, as friendly as they might be.”

Vy blushes a little embarrassed and plays with the hem of his clothes.

“Just... mages are evil.”

Morgyn chuckles.

“Some mages. We are not. Well, congratulations to all of you. As always, River is one of our most skilled sages, our protection and loyalty will always be with him and you.”

He bows his head respectfully at the family, before heading to his table.

“Hmh... as much as I want to stay.. we do have guests waiting for us.”

Rylan smiles, kissing River one more time, suddenly noticing Madelene just watching them. 

“All done here, you two are very good at forgetting my presence, should I take offence?” “I thought I heard someone. Did you hear someone? Must have been the wind”

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He gently caresses River's cheek before kissing him. River chuckles and closes his eyes with a smile, putting his hand over Rylan's as Rylan caresses his cheek and kisses it, before kissing River back, just enjoying his presence, the feeling of closeness.

“And I am the luckiest of frogs.”

Vy smiles, watching Hayden go get him cookies, he looks down at his belly and smiles.

“You have the best daddy in the world, you know that, little star? And when you're born, you'll be the one carrying flowers for our wedding.”

He looks for the rest of their family, for Hayle and Chris, who smile and wave when they notice him.

“Ah, there you are.”

Hayle smiled, having Meadow following him, Chris walking next to him as they looked around a bit.

“You holding up okay the both off you?”

He notices Hayden coming back with the cookies sitting down next to Vy.

“So far so good, sitting and playing guitar isn't that straining luckily.”  “Ooooh Baby?”

Meadow points at Vy.

“Yes, dragon baby, so it's an egg.”

Haylesmiles at the little girl then at Vy.

“Ooooooooh! Is it pwetty egg?”

Vy smiles at Meadow and nods.

“Yes. It'll be the prettiest of eggs, like a little star!”

Summer joins them with a smile. She is joined by her partner and River's master.

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