Chapter 35: new member

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:28:37 +0000

Alan and nin cared for argos as he pushed and cried mama k helped through it “come on argos you’re almost there” mama k encouraged her screen bright with focus. Argos let out one final harrowing scream, his body tensing before falling back against the pillows panting for air. A small sharp cry suddenly filled the room cutting through the tension like a blade. Mama k smiled warmly as she held up a small bundle. “It’s a boy” she announced, her voice soft and full of pride. Alan felt tears of relief and joy streaming down their face as they leaned in closer to see the new life they had brought into their family. Nin’s screen displayed a series of hearts and a wide smile as he rested his hand on Alan’s shoulder. Argos reaching out with trembling porcelain hands took the baby into his arms. The child had a small tuft of black hair and a bright curious eye like Alan's that seemed to sparkle nin’s dark cinnamon skin and tiny angel wings. Argos looked down at the tiny face, his voice a mere whisper as he spoke. “Welcome to the family Tato” he said, his gaze full of unconditional love. Alan and Nin joined the embrace, their wings and arms wrapping around the new mother and son creating a circle of warmth and protection. Outside the storm had finally passed leaving the world quiet and still as if it too were honoring the birth of the newest member of the freak family. Argos kissed tato’s head and chip gave the baby a blanket ego’s comedy mask side of its mask was tilted “am i really an uncle?” ego asked looking at tato alan laughed a genuine melodic sound that echoed through the room. “Yes Ego you’re definitely an uncle now so you better be on your best behavior” alan teased wiping away the last of their joyful tears. Argos looked up at them, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of exhaustion and pure happiness. “He’s perfect Alan, he's everything I dreamed of” he whispered, holding Tato closer to his chest. Nin leaned down and pressed his screen gently against Argos’s forehead in a comforting gesture. “You did amazing Argos. Everything is going to be alright now. We’re here for you and for him” Nin’s voice was a soothing hum that seemed to calm the remaining tension in the room. As the excitement began to settle into a peaceful glow Alan moved with careful purpose. They helped Argos adjust his position on the couch making sure he was propped up comfortably with pillows while Mama K assisted in cleaning up the tiny newborn. Alan then took a soft warm cloth and gently wiped the sweat and porcelain dust from Argos’s face and hands. With all four arms working in harmony Alan eventually settled Argos and a now-sleeping Tato into a cocoon of soft blankets. As they watched the steady rhythm of their partner and new son’s breathing Alan felt a profound sense of peace. They looked around the room at their unconventional beautiful family—Nin Mama K Natalie Ego and the children. They realized that through all the trauma and the literal storms they had finally built a sanctuary. They weren't just survivors anymore; they were a family and for the first time Alan knew that 'home' wasn't just a place but the people they were willing to protect with every fiber of their being sadie looked at tato with awe in her single eye “is that the baby?; she asked and alan nods “our family is complete”