Two Unwanted Visitors

very unwanted..

 After the whole shock of Scipio and Barbarossa riding the merry go 'round died down, Ida advised we should get some rest.

Earl nodded in agreement, picking up the passed out baby Barbarossa, followed me into the living room where everyone was still sleeping. Ah, that's right, everyone is still oblivious to what have happened. Earl gently yet carelessly thrown Barbarossa on the chair next to us. The baby yawned and snuggled up against a pillow.

 Okay, that would be cute, if the baby wasn't actually a middle aged man who is completely evil AND a cheater.

 I shrugged and laid back onto my spot of the couch. Earl was already at his, face first into the lacy pillows and snoring. Well of course. Turning on my side, I slowly closed my eyes. The sounds of the fire blazing and crackling started to echo. Soon there was no sounds at all and I was off to dream land.

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 The smell of scrambled eggs and freshly brewed coffee floated into the sun lighten living room and traveled straight into my nose. I stirred a bit, before cracking my eyes open. Everything was blurry at first, my eyes finally started to adjust to the new light.

 Earl's legs were on top of mine. I struggled, however I wasn't let free. Finally, I just grabbed his legs and basically threw them off the couch. Earl jumped up startled,

 "ARGH-HH!"

 The abrupt noise made everyone who was sleeping on the floor, spring up in panic.

 Riccio groaned, "Whaaa..?"

 Hornet rubbed her eyes trying to stay awake, "Is it morning?"

 I stretched and nodded, "Yeah."

 Earl curled himself in a ball and tired to fall back asleep, however I smacked his head and he snapped back up again.

 Prosper positioned himself on his elbows blinking repeatedly.

 Ida burst into the living room with a smile on her face, "Good morning all!"

 The living room was full of grunts and groans that were supposed to be 'good morning.'

 Ida rolled her eyes before lightly smacking Riccio over the head with a newspaper, (he was falling back asleep), "Breakfast is in the kitchen."

 Earl practically leaped over the couch and dashed to the kitchen. Hungry boy. Wait, that reminds me, I glanced over at baby Barbarossa who was still sleeping.

 Mosca questioned, "Whose that?"

 I got up and moved closer to the kitchen, "You'll find out."

The others followed confused, expect Prosper of course. He went over to Bo to continue his little family reunion.

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 Earl was at the table, basically shoveling the food in his mouth like he was a garbage truck. I sat down, and grabbed a fork, about to pick some pancakes up, when Earl beat me to it.

 I glared at him, and he did the favor of putting them on my plate for me, "Here you go Miss."

 "Thank you kindsir."

 Riccio was just as hungry as Earl, he dumped mostly all the scrambled eggs onto his plate, then proceeded to drown them with ketchup.

 Hornet wrinkled her nose in disgust at Riccio's eating habit, she started to butter her toast.

 Ida seated herself at the end of the table, while Victor at the other. It was like they were the king and queen and we were their servants or slaves...yet again I don't think servants OR slaves got to eat with royalty.

 Scipio was nowhere in sight. I wonder how he is going to break the news to his dear friends. I only known Scipio for a little bit, however, I have the feeling it will be some grand entrance that will get the gasps from his 'worshippers'. Mainly Riccio.

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 The whole breakfast was full of conversations left and right. However, I couldn't concentrate. By the looks of Earl, neither could he. I mean, from what happened last night, it wouldn't be normal for a person to be all calm.

 Soon the plates were empty, Ida and Victor started to wash the dishes, Hornet came to their aid. Meanwhile, Riccio and Mosca uttered a 'thank you' for the breakfast and dashed into the living room. I took it my responsibility to wash the table. After getting each dirt and food left overs off the surface, I stared disgustingly at the dirty napkin, which was mostly covered in ketchup.

 I threw it at Earl, "Here, take this."

 Earl squealed as the ketchup napkin stained his hand, "Ew..."

 He's sometimes more of a girl then I am. Earl quickly threw it in the open bin and went to wash his hands. Before I could tease him about it, a sudden yell came from the living room.

 Riccio came rushing in with a panicked look on his face, "The baby can talk!"

 Hornet rolled her eyes, "Don't be ridiculous, the baby is still too young."

 Mosca rushed to Riccio's aid, "He's telling the truth! The baby woke up and starting cursing at us!"

 It sounds like something Baby Barbarossa would do.

 As if on cue, he made his appearance in the kitchen doorway, "I believe I have spoiled my diaper! CHANGE ME! I can't stand this disgusting filth!"

 Everyone turned to Ida, who shook her head, gesturing that she was too busy with the dishes. Hornet did the same, to save herself. Then, the attention was turned to me. Since I didn't have an excuse, I sighed before picking up the smelly baby.

 "Alright..."

 With that, I grabbed a fresh diaper from the drawer and walked to the bathroom. I shall cover my eyes the whole time...

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 A few minutes later, Baby Barbarossa toddled out of the bathroom, satisfied by being changed. I came out moments later, gripping my nose with two fingers and quickly disposed of the wasteful diaper. Another negative point to add to the list; 'why you don't want kids'.

 I heard Earl snickering in the living room. Oh shut up.

Noticing that everyone was out of the kitchen, expect Ida, I asked,

 "Where did everyone go?"

 Her reply was still busy with dishes, "In the front."

 I nodded and went off to find the little group. There displayed, Hornet hugging Prosper while Bo was beaming up at his brother. One word; Hero. Earl joined the scene.

 Earl was about to say something, when the door burst open. I rolled my eyes, probably Scipio. However, it was two people, two unfamiliar people.

 Prosper and Bo seemed to know who it was though. Prosper pulled Bo behind him, who kept trying to peek back at the two people before us. Who are they..?

 The woman with short red curly hair, smirked and said nastily, "So, this is the gang of criminals, the sooner we get you behind the bars, the BETTER."

 Ohhhh. Aunt and Uncle.

 Earl whispered to me, "She puts a disgrace on redheads."

 I ignored his comment and returned to the scene before me.I heard Prosper mention their names before, Esther and Max. What evil names.

 Aunt Esther kneeled down and cooed over to Bo, "Ohh! There's the little run away."

 She edged closer to get a better look at Bo, who was now in the arm's of Hornet.

 Prosper shot out bravely, "He's staying with me."

 Uncle Max hummed, "As you keep telling us."

 What a snobby man.

 Aunt Esther stated, "Get out of the way."

 Uncle Max then proceeded to push Prosper away with one arm, however, Prosper defended himself, "NO!"

 "Give me my son!"

 Riccio stepped up to the plate, throwing her arm back, "He's not your son, you stinky old bat!"

 Earl and I laughed, pressed up against the wall.

 Aunt Esther gasped as if it was the worst insult in the world, Uncle Max stuttered, "How dare you speak to my wife like that--you-little monster!"

 Slap!

 Yes. He had slapped Riccio over the face. Hornet quickly covered Bo's eyes as Riccio yelled in anger and charged at Uncle Max who staggered backwards onto a table. He pushed him back, Aunt Esther swung her black purse at Prosper, making him fall against the white doors.

 By that time, Earl and I were standing next to Hornet and Bo, out of harms way.

 Mosca huffed angrily and jumped on Uncle Max's back, while Riccio pushed Aunt Esther harshly on the tile floor. Uncle Max broke free of Mosca and went over, grabbing Ida's broken rifle.

 He shouted, "Enough!"

 Everyone stopped. Silence erupted the hall. Uncle Max seemed unsure of himself. Prosper stared at him wide eyed and slowly backed away.

 Uncle Max ordered slightly shaking, "Now, just hand over your brother, and we'll forget this ever happened."

 Bo spoke up for the first time today, "It doesn't work Snot Nose."

 Earl snorted in laughter and I nudged him to be quiet. Let's still not edge on the snobby freak.

 "Oh? really?" Uncle Max smiled as if he had the better hand, "Would you like to find out?"

 He triggered the gun, his smile getting wider. Hornet and Bo smiled as well, knowing it wouldn't work. Uncle Max started to laugh and lowered it, suddenly BAMM! The rifle fired. Making a nasty whole, about a few inches away from Prosper. He jumped slightly in surprise.

 Earl whistled, "Close call."

 Uncle Max started to shake again, gasping on what had just happened. Aunt Esther slowly crawled over a stunned Uncle Max, while a crying Bo ran into the arms of Prosper, Hornet following.

 Aunt Esther squeaked like a mouse, "Now look what you have done, you stupid child!"

 Prosper shouted, "Leave him alone!"

 "He's six years old and he's got more sense than the pair of you put together!" Hornet exclaimed with tears in her eyes.

 Uncle Max ushered, "It was an accident, he said it didn't work!"

 Suddenly, older Scipio strolled into the room. Here goes his entrance.

 "I suggest you put the gun down."

 With that, he grabbed the gun out of Uncle Max's hands and leaned it on his side.

 He stated sternly, "Leave. Leave here, leave Venice and leave these boys alone. God forbid torturing another child. Now get out, before I call the police."

 That last part sounded a lot more demanding and urgent.

 Mosca glared at the two and pushed them forward to the door. Aunt Esther started to whimper, as Uncle Max opened the door with a shaking hand. Not giving another glance at us, they ran out. Like the cowards they are.

 Scipio smiled and looked at the group, Riccio observed the man up and down before muttering,

 "Wow, you really told them."

 Scipio shrugged, "See what I mean about being a grown up?"

 Baby Barbarossa's voice startled us all, "How am I supposed to sleep with all this noise?"

 He appeared at the door way clutching his head and groaning, "Does anyone have an aspirin?"

 Earl pulled out a bottle out of his pocket, lightly tossing it to the baby, "Knock yourself out kid."

 I whined, "Really Earl?"

 Baby Barbarossa shouted with glee and rushed into the kitchen.

 "Let's see how long it takes for him to realize that the bottle cap is baby proof." Earl commented.

 The room erupted with laughter. Okay, that was clever. Even for Earl.

 

Author's Note

Phew! I'm bushed. You better have liked it. :)