☯ @childpyre ☯ — ( you are my sunshine, my only sunshine. you make me happy when skies are grey … sentence starters ) “It’s nice to know you have my back.”
“Of course bud, always and forever.”
A promise he had made long ago, one that he held near and dear to his stone heart — since the day he had witnessed the young prince come into this world. Having been there by his dear sister-in-law’s side, helping Princess Iron Fan deliver her’s and Demon Bull King’s heir. His own experience with his troop helping the expecting mother through the birth of her son, guiding her and helping her as it happened. She needed him, they both did.
Holding the young yaoguai was one of his fondest and most cherished memories — there were many tears that day from everyone. Recalling the way his dearest brother beamed with pride through flowing tears as he held his tiny son in his claws, the way he smother both his beloved wife and heir in affection. His darling sister holding her little miracle close like the precious treasure he was, tears flowing as she pressed kisses against his chubby face. A few peppered against her husband’s snout.
Than there was the Great Sage, trying to hold back his own — didn’t need molten tears and a ruined face destroying such a joyous moment for them. Being pulled over by Demon Bull King once the other had realized he had been standing off to the side, not standing for it. Insistent that he greet the young prince, his nephew properly as he yanked him over. Hesitating before tenderly reaching a claw out to gently stroke one of those pudgy cheeks, the scowl of annoyance drawing a chuckle from the golden simian — this boy was going to be a spitfire for sure, he could already tell. It wasn’t long before the trio was resting together in the large bed, admiring the young prince that had graced their presence.
A silent promise made by the Monkey King in that moment, one that he vowed to uphold even now. He would always be there for Red Son, always be there when he needed him — no matter the circumstance in the future. To love and care for him.
“I promised didn’t I?”
“I’ll be here whenever you need me — no matter what.”
