#m.b.p.o.

sorrry for the time it took to get this chaper out. . irl is been bissy. bit thanks to my editor, and thank you all who read my stories.

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Maddison gave a groan and a slight stretch only to pause. She looked down and instead of finding Nails curled up to her, Dark seemed to be snuggled into the warmth of her body. She figured he would be embarrassed if he woke to find himself in such a position.

Maddy gently snucked out of the bed, covering him with the blankets to keep him warm so he could keep sleeping. She picked out an outfit and then went to the bathroom to change. “Good Morning Miss.” Alpha greeted, pulled her against him in his full form by his tail in a mock hug, as he was cutting up fresh fruits for breakfast. “Good morning Alpha.” She rested her head upon him for a moment, then stood up and looked around. Button was already munching fruit, Stretch was resting his head on one arm, the other around a hot coffee mug, Gnaw was shoveling in bytes of Mustard drenched omelet as King was eating what seemed to be plain oatmeal. “Nails is out tending the garden.” Alpha informed. This seemed to perk the curiosity of the others. But the calm of Maddy was gone. “By himself? Alpha a hawk could get him!” She quickly made her way out and to the garden, looking around, finding the one-armed bitty remarkably scaling a strawberry vine. He had his legs wrapped around it with his knees and feet locking the vine in place as he inched his way up the plant like a worm. Maddison scanned the sky after seeing nothing immediately dangerous to Nails. To her relief she saw nothing, and let out a sigh with a small smile as she started to watch the very nimble bitty. She even periodically glanced up to insure it was safe. “Oh! I’m sorry Ma’am, I hadn't known you were out here.” He paused from collecting berries in a home made basket. “Well when I heard you were out here by yourself I got a little worried.” she explained. He huffed with a small frown. “I know I'm missing an arm but I can handle quite a lot of caring for the garden. And even with my size I can do a lot for myself.” “I do believe that, however would you mind if I ask for one small favor?” She almost felt guilty for hurting his pride by asking. “To let you know when I leave?” His voice sounded defeated, as if about to fight an argument he knew he wouldn’t win. “Not so much, I have a fear one of these days a hawk may mistake one of you for lunch. . . could you at least bring one of the boys who can teleport out with you just in case?” She knew it was a silly fear. But if a cat thought 3 bittys would make a nice snack why not a hawk? Nails paused, then looked up at the sky, an amused smile came onto his face. “Dark worries about stuff like that too.” He placed the strawberry he was holding in the basket. “I’ll try to make sure I’m not alone next time, thank you for worrying about me.” He went through picking more Berries. “Of course.” She smiled and looked to the doorway where she saw four little skellys watching and her smile widened. “Nails, would you like to meet the others?” “I don't know if they would even want to meet me but sure.” He shrugged, using a small pair of sewing scissors to snip off another berry. She waved for the others to come out, Button ran to her and clung to her pant leg as he looked up at the new bitty. Stretch teleported beside him, Gnaw and King walking out at their own pace. “What happened to your arm?” Button asked leaving an uncomfortable atmosphere as all children tend to do when they ask the one question they shouldn’t. “Well back in my AU I worked on the railway. You have to be very careful there, I. . . well I fell and landed in the wrong place. I got stuck and lost most of my arm.” Nails explained.“Does it still hurt?” Button tilted his head to the side. “No it doesn't hurt. But if the rough edges get caught on something it’s not very pleasant.” He smiled at the smaller bitty still clinging to Maddy’s pant leg.

“You have a lot of strawberries, do you like them?” Button asked looking to the basket holding 3 tiny strawberries that filled it. “Actually they are for Dark. They are some of his favorites.” Nails smiled. “There are more?” Button asked wide eyed. “Just me and Dark.” Nails shrugged. “He isn’t really social so you might not see much of him. But he isn't mean just. . . well he is a little hard to explain. But deep down he is a good guy.” Nails scratched the back of his head. Gnaw gave a growl which only managed to get him scooped up by Maddy who cuddled him close to her. “Don’t worry Gnaw, when I said the little ones and you would be safe I meant it.” “I'm not scared,” the edge mini blushed. King just chuckled as Gnaw seemed to pout. “Why don't we get some breakfast and then we can all chat and get to know one another. . . Nails if you could help me make up a plate for Dark, we could take it in to him if you like.” Maddy smiled. “Of course.” Nails nodded. A Plate was made along with a mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream. It was taken into the bedroom and set on the stand for Dark. Nails stayed behind to sit with Dark so he wouldn't wake up alone. “Mother where did they come from?” Button asked. “It seems they were living here before we even moved into her. Nails had been the one caring for the garden.” Maddison spoke, holding a still clinging Gnaw as she sat writing out a shopping list. “So you're going to keep them?” Button tilted his head. “As long as they would like to stay.” She responded without looking over. “Why?” He leaned on her looking up with a pleading eye. “Because it doesn't seem fair to kick them out of a home they had when we have the ability to help them stay.” “It’s not fair to us.” Button pouted. This statement caused Maddy to put her pen down and look at the small one: “How so?” “Well we already had to move because of you taking in two, and now you're bringing in more? On top of that the first two are pregnant. . . you already don't spend a lot of time with me anymore. . .” Button’s bottom lip quivered. (Did they even have lips? How the heck was he pouting? Again magic was weird.) Maddison blinked for a moment. “And here I thought you would like being a big brother.” She gave a humm, thinking as she gently stroked Gnaw’s back trying to calm him, as she had felt him tense up from Button’s words. It was Button’s turn to blink stund. “A big brother?” “Well yeah, the babies will need someone to play with them. and maybe even help teach them how to do things.” She earned a snort from Gnaw who realised what she was doing. “But if that job is too big for a little young bitty then. . .” “I’m not that young! And I can do!” he snapped with a foot stomp. “Well a big grown up bitty or even a big brother bitty would try and be someone the little ones may want to grow up to become. Be open hearted enough to even help others or at least try to get along with others. But if you don’t think we should help and give Nails and Dark a good home then. . .” “No! We should! It's not fair they didn’t have a mama or papa to care for them.” Button proclaimed. “And even I said I would share my toys and stuff with the babies. I'm going to be a great big brother!” “Well that is great to hear, and a very grown up opinion there, why don't you go and pick out an outfit to wear today? Then let Nails know we will be leaving after I make a few calls?” “Who all is going?” Button asked. “You, me, and Nails. I need to pick up a few things, order some other, get Nails fitted for a cap on his arm, and get some new plants for out in the garden.” She explained. “Oh, ok!” He darted off to get dressed. “You know that was pretty slick.” Gnaw smiled in approval “If he wasn't such a kid, you know that wouldn't work right?” Gnaw yawned. “Im aware.” she nodded, “Now where did I leave my phone, I need to call Seara about something.” She found her phone on the table. “You aren't sending us back are you?” Gnaw almost looked broken hearted and scared. “Of course not, I told King I would call and see what options we had since he had wanted more little ones and didn’t want to pressure you.” She was shocked he would think such a thing. “Oh. . . S-so I can still help with the babies?” he seemed to be shaking a little bit. “To be honest, that would be up for King to decide, but I don't see why not. And if you really want, I can talk with Seara about options to keep you from getting pregnant ′till you want to. Or even if she needs foster parents ′till the babies are old enough to be adopted, if you really want to help raise a litter or just some little ones.” “Whats a. . .foster?” Gnaw looked up at her with wonder. “Well sometimes if a human baby is found without a parent, and a permanent adoptive parent has not been located, a foster can be contacted to care for the child ′till there is an adult or adopted. I don't know if they have that for minis or bittys but I don't see any harm in asking.” Maddy shrugged. “And I-I don't have to be pregnant again?” Gnaw looked like he wanted to be hopeful, yet there was something in his eyes. “If you never want to be pregnant again Gnaw, that is your choice. I will never let someone take your choice away from you.” Maddy said firmly. While on the phone with Seara, Maddy found out about a monthly pill Gnaw would have to take in order to keep his magic from producing young. He still, however, would have heats but not produce the goop that held the life bringing magic. As far as King, once the more embarrassing options were shot down, they found that Seara could get some goop from there. King would only need the vial of goop and Gnaw to help him through the pregnancy. However Seara wasn't quite thrilled with the thought of King getting pregnant right away as he was still young, and hoped that King would be willing to wait some time to wear a pregnancy wouldn't be such a risk. “Can we at least go down and I can speak with some potential donors?” King asked, apparently have been standing beside Maddison for most of the conversation, unknown to Maddy. “Of course, we have a few things going on the next couple of days but you're welcome to come over whenever you want.” Seara offered, having heard King in the background. “That sounds great Seara, thank you so much for your help.” Maddison not only found herself smiling but King as well. Even Gnaw seemed to have a day dreaming gaze as his head rested upon Maddy. “Thanks Ma.” Gnaw spoke after a moment. “Your welcome, as I said if you ever need OR want something just to let me know.” She was so amazed at how one phone call could make such a difference. But Gnaw seemed to be scowling less and every so often a smile could be seen upon his face, even King who had already been lazy, seemed to be more relaxed bustling about getting little nest boxes ready, checking over the toys, seeming to not only get ready for the seven little ones on the way already but also the ones to come. “Boys are you ready?” She asked after she had gotten her shoes and purse, once her call to Abby had finished. “Yes Mother!” Button darted towards her. ”Can we ride in your bag?” She smiled. Since she first got the boys she had started using small travel bags to keep things organized and less things just loose in her purse, a towel laid over the travel bags to make it easier for her boys to sit or stand inside. “I'm not sure . . . Nails will you be able to manage, or would you rather be in a bitty carrier?” She looked over to the smiling bitty. “Wait a minute!” Dark swung open the cubby door, after a quick glance around to insure Alpha wasn't around, he continued, “You're taking Nails?” “Yes, he asked to come with me to help pick out some more plants. Also I made a call to Abby about getting him a silicone cap for over his broken bone so it wouldn't keep getting snagged on anything. . .” Maddy informed. Nails looked up at her. “Really? Isn't that expensive?” “Don't worry about the price sugar skull. I have some money put away from a few old jobs and things. . . I’m not worried about the price.” she gave a smile. “Well I’m going too.” Dark crossed his arms. “I don't trust you.” he narrowed his eyes at Maddy. “That’s fine.” Maddy’s smile turned sad but she held it understanding with Dark it may take time. “But I think it’s sweet how you worry for Nails.” Dark blushed but only momentarily. “I do not!” He growled. “I just don't want to be left alone here with that beast of a bitty you call Alpha.” he growled. Maddison gave a small sigh, trying her best to ignore the hate aimed at Alpha. She carried the three in her bag as she made her stops, first going to the shelter where Abby cooed over them much to Darks irritation. Nails was given a indigo cap that fit comfortably over the bone. “Thanks. . . “ Nails said looking over the item running his fingers over the cover. “Not a problem, if you two are going to be staying, it's my job to make sure you have what you need.” Maddy explained as she walked to the furniture store. She put in orders for delivery of several “kid sized” pieces including a “kids” table that was large enough for the minis to sit at and several short high chairs to allow the young ones to eat, once they were old enough. Several long, two shelved, bookshelves to allow the boys to keep their books or items in, and other odds and ends that Dark just gave her an odd look for getting. Next came a stop to a grocery store. Maddy had seemed nervous before entering. She gave a cleansing breath, the whole way she seemed to carry herself changed, she didn't seem to be as relaxed, she held the aura of a boss or predator, her eyes cold and narrowed adding to her appearence of a displeased boss. It was a small family owned place, a bit out of the way from her usual route, a young dark haired pre-teen was dressed wearing a white apron and name tag, stocking shelves. He gave a respectful nod her way before getting up and walking into the back. A tall thin woman with long raven black hair glided out in a flowing green dress that could almost pass for celtic cosplay. “Good morning Maddison. How have you been?” She wrapped her arms around Maddy's shoulders in a loose lean hug. “Hello Rosa, I′m well thank you.” Maddy gave a smile that made her appearance seem even more dangerous. “I have heard you took over your late husband's store in town here so I figured I’d stop by. How has the family been?” Dark rolled his eyes at the absent minded chatter, he paused as the boy was staring at him. the teen smiled and gave a small wave at him, making him want to stick out his tongue at the kid, who in turn simply smiled wider. “Everyone is quite well.” Rosa seemed a little nervous. “Some have asked about you. . . They were a little worried about visiting you as you kind of just left town after. . . Well we all understand why you left Carnesville, after everything that happened. The stuff with the mayor’s daughter, the foster homes, and the loss of the Ba-” “Enough!” Maddy snapped. “I don't need a recap of what I lived through.” She growled, her one hand balled into a fist to try and keep from shaking, after taking a agitated breath. “Just don't Rosa, I'd rather not speak about. . . them. . . or that situation just yet, I wasn't in a good mental state and I'm still working on getting better. . .” “Oh honey I'm so sorry, but we understand you wanted space. Most of us were just so worried. Even your grandmother was afraid you would. . . Well she called up an old ex of her, Vinny I think his name is. He owns a pizza shop in the monster district. She wanted to see if he could find you or keep an eye on you.” The woman smiled blissfully, unaware of Maddison’s eye twitching. “Isn't that just sweet?” “Ya . . . thats just. . . great.” Maddison’s face couldn't be any more unamused. Button was watching in awe as Maddy tried hard not to react to the new information. The boy tugged at the women’s short sleeve. “Oh this is my son, Avery.” The woman introduced. “Its nice to meet you Avery, these here are Button, Nails, and Dark. Just three of my bittys, I also have two minis at the apartment as well.” Maddy almost cracked her scary mask mentioning them. “Well aren't they just darlings?” The women gave a smile. “Well dear, if you or your little. . . brood... Need anything just give us a ring. I’m expecting a list of monthly delivery items from you. After all you know your grandmother likes to know your at least getting proper food.” “Already ahead of you.” she pulled out a shopping list of items she commonly gets low on in a month. The women smiled. “Glad to see your going to start keeping in touch with the family again. Your grandmother will be very happy.” “Well Rosa, we should be leaving. We have a few more stops to make.” Maddison almost seemed pained. “Oh of course.” The women gave seemed to be a small bow before Maddy′s left hand gripping to her purse strap for dear life. “Mother, what else do we have to do today?” Button asked. “Well we have the groceries taken care of, furniture ordered, Nails arm cared for. . . well the only thing left I can think of, is going to the toy store for other items, and stopping at the fabric section in the craft store. We could take a break at the cafe or at Vinny’s for something to eat before we head off to the gardening center.” She checked her watch before looking back down at the three. “I’m ok with whatever.” Nails smiled. Dark shrugged. “Do you wanna go to Vinny’s, Mother?” Button blinked at her. “To be honest, not at the moment, I'm a little irritated he didn't tell me he knew my grandmother or that she asked him to keep an eye on me and I don’t want to react or say the wrong thing. . .” She sighed. “So why ask us?” Dark looked up at her with a huff. “I know Button loves Vinny’s taco pizza so I want to give you all the options as you have your own opinions and rights to choose as much as I do.” Dark looked irritated. “But what is the point? If going is just going to agitate you?” “The point is to give you the ability to say where you want to eat, and for me to respect that you are not just some designer dolls.” She shrugged. “I figured it was just the respectable thing to do, to ask and honor your opinions and input.” “Thank you Ma’am.” Nails smiled, “But I am fine with wherever you take us.” Dark grunted. “Mother I know you would take me wherever I wanted but we can just go to the cafe. . . I can go a day without that pizza,” Button offered. Maddy smiled down at them. “Alright but so you know you boys can pick whatever you want to eat there.” Maddy started down the roads toward the cafe. “Mother. . .” Button whispered sounding scared after some time. “Hey!”Someone grabbed Maddy’s arm roughly, flinging her into an alley. “You seem to have a rather cute looking mini there. Awful big for a mini though. . .” Three guys closed in on her, cornering her against a brick wall. “How about you hand him over sweetheart? You don't want us to hurt ya after all, right?” The man had pointed to Dark, as he neared the threat. “M-mother?. . .” Button whined, Dark’s growl could be heard but it was meet with the laughter of the men. “Look the little thing seems to think he is a threat.” one said. Maddy set her purse down behind her, her face having gone so eerily calm that it almost seemed expressionless. “Boys stay safe, Dark if you need to teleport, get them home.” She took a stance between the three men and her bittys. “Aww, what the bitty bitch is going to fight us?” one chuckled. Maddison crossed her arms, her expression that of boredom. “Oh my let's see, there is one, two, three of you.. . . and only one of me?” she started examining her fingernails. “Whatever shall a sweet weak and defenceless little girl like me ever do?” Her words dripping in sarcasm, her last word ended with her hand brought to her head in a over dramatic damsel in distress pose, before spitting at one of them. “Stupid cunt!” the man lunged. Maddison stood still waiting and watching, when he moved to strike, she moved in one smooth motion grabbing his arm, side stepping the punch and flipping him over and onto the ground where she throat punched him, leaving him gasping and grabbing at his neck for breath. A second punch was aimed at her just as soon as she stood up, but a side step along with her grabbing the back of the man’s head and shoving him hard into the wall 3x before letting him fall down bleeding, weather dead or unconscious, she didn't seem to care. She stood in front of the last man, looking at him with an expression that seemed unreadable, while he looked ready to piss his pants. “And then there was one. Your move asshole.” she waited. With the fear as if the devil itself were after him, the man tried to run but in his haste he tripped, causing him to hit his head on the curb knocking himself out. Maddy rolled her eyes and pulled out her phone. “Hey Rosa? Does Carver still have the same number. . . Oh he′s there? Cool tell him I need a rush job. I′m sure he has the proper maids to extract these stains out. I′ll be waiting here.” She gave them her location before hanging up. She turned back to her purse where the three bittys were still sitting in shock, her normal tired and caring expressions were back, the emotionless monster gone. “Are you boys alright? You three didn't get hurt in that scuffle did you? Button? Nails? D-dark? Hun you look shooken up. . .” “Ya think?” Dark snapped at her, causing Maddy to look towards the road where the ally conjoined. “Easy with the volume.” She warned. “We don't need noisy people stumbling onto this asking questions.” “You just- they were huge tall guys bigger than you!” He looked from the men to her repeatedly, his face of shock and horror, “You took them out like nothing. . . you didn't even break a sweat.” “No but I may have pulled something. . . my” She took a breath, “My grandmother kind of had the rains on most of my upbringing before the country stepped in. She did not want a weak Betty Crocker granddaughter. . . So she made sure I knew how to fight.” She gave a sad smile. “With some of my lessons it isn’t a wonder why I ended up in foster care for sometime. . .” She heard the sound of a vehicle pulling up. She looked to see a white van with a cleaning service decal on the side, two large men got out. “Miss Drake.” One of them greeted. Madison's boss aura was back. “Good afternoon, these three seem to not know how to respect people, also they may have some mini’s being held somewhere. In case you don't know, they′re like the big guy here but more plush toy in body, take care of finding out and getting the poor dears, will you?” “Yes Ma’am.” The two said in unison. “Good, let me know if you find anything.” She picked up her purse and walked the rest of the way to the cafe. She ordered for herself and the three boys, getting Dark a hot chocolate with whipped cream, the owner even put on Strawberry drizzle and chocolate shavings, Nails got tea, and Button warm cream and honey. She got herself a black coffee in a to go cup. “Y-you don't even seem like the same person, from when you were talking with that lady or those guys, from when you were fighting, to now. . . it's like it was 3 different people. . .” He was looking into the cream almost frightened. “I was trained to be who I needed to be in those situations, that's what you saw a mask. . . not me. . .” She looked down at her own cup, ashamed of herself. “If you three want, we don't have to go and shop for plants today. . . we could go another time even but that's only if you want.” Maddy was sad at the thought she may have permanently scared the three. “Can we finish our drinks?” Button asked. “Of course, I'm not rushing anyone I just want you all to know other options are open. You never have to stay where you don't feel safe. . . and. . . If by chance you don't wish to stay with me, I will understand. My friend Abby works at the M.B.P.O. She can help find you safe good homes if you want.” Maddison sighed looking down at her cup. “I-I just want to go back to the cubby at the moment. . .” Dark said, taking a sip of his drink, still trying to wrap his mind around what he just saw. “Well I can help you pick out plants later then.” Nails offered. “Mother, I'm not leaving you. . . “ He placed his hand on hers and gave a squeeze. “I think Alpha will worry if we didn’t get back soon.” Button said to snap her out of an odd look. Maddison seemed to have realised something right then. . . She gave a nodd and drank her coffee quickly realising the others had finished. Upon entering the flat, she set her bag down to let the boys out. Her stomach flipped and she let out a squeak in surprise as two strong arms wrapped around her. She finally relaxed when she found it was a full sized Alpha holding her tight to him, he seemed to inhale her smell as his hands checked her. . . “I smell blood.” He growled. “What happened?” He was still checking her over. “Three guys tried to take Dark. They thought he was a mini, I fought them and we are all safe.” She leaned into him, feeling the heat and warmth. He seemed to radiate safety. “More like she took two seconds and we all walked away when they didnt.” Dark snorted,”She didn't even flinch, or hesitated. . .” Alpha was growling even harder. “. . . You were attacked? And were hurt?” He was looking at her bleeding hand. “I only kicked my knuckle on one of the guys teeth.” Maddy tried to shrug it off, but Alpha’s arms wrapped around her. “This is unacceptable.” he growled, teleporting Maddy to the couch. He set her down and covered her with the blanket. “Stay.” He ordered as he stormed away to get her some tea. . . Maddy had a feeling he wouldn't let her move out of his sight for a while after this. . .

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The pizza shop was fairly empty as it usually was given most people just had it delivered, the shop had been located in the same store since before the monsters had been released from the underground. Many Humans had moved there shops or sold them cheap to get out of what they feared was going to turn into a “bad” neighborhood. However Vinny’s family had owned the shop for at least three generations, he was to stubborn to move, with his family’s pizza being as well known amongst the city as it was many humans still ordered from the shop even if they never ventured inside.

“Maddy!” the old gray and white haired man greeted as soon as she entered, “i was starting to get worried, you haven't ordered your friday night pizza in over four weeks, i was about to send over a courtesy pizza myself just to make sure you were alright,” He joked.

“Hey Vinny,” she Greeted the grandfatherly old man, to be honest she wasn't sure how old he was however as far back as she could remember he always had a bit of gray in his hair, “sorry to worry you, Alpha has been cooking most of the meals at home.”

“Oh i see now you have a in home chef and have no need for me? Well this old man knows when he isn't needed,” He gave a fake sniff with a over exaggerated pout before chuckling and asking “What can i help you with?”

Maddison gave her order then took her seat at a both giving her and her companions plenty of room. She retrieved boosters for Gnaw and King. Gnaw at first was horrified, but King simply let Maddy sit him down so he could cross his arms, set them on the table and use them as pillows. After some debate and after a stubborn attempt to just sit in the booth without being able to even see the table top, Gnaw begrudgingly let Maddison set him in the plastic contraption.

Stretch was asleep in her purse, using a handkerchief, maddison had incase her hair was to much of a bother, as a blanket. Button had taken out a box of small crayons, and coloring pages Maddison had started keeping for the childish bitty. Alpha was sitting patiently upon her lap waiting for the food to be brought out as Maddy gently rubbed his back.

“Hey it’s the Taco pizza chick from the Monster side of town,” The voice caused maddison to tense up, a feeling of dread washed over her. Out of the corner of her eye she had even seen king’s eye snap oven and clutch his hoodie, his magic eye temporarily flash. Alpha was giving a low growl, as he glared at the delivery man.

“O-oh Hello,” Maddison gave a quick nod to him but then looked down at Alpha who thankfully had not moved from her lap, giving her something to focus on.

“So do you really live there, In that crap hole? Or were you just . . .” he looked over maddy’s companions, “dog sitting”

“Excuse you?” Maddison’s attention snapped at the guy her eyes and body language nearly daring the idiot to continue down the dangerous path he was.

“Don’t you have work?” Vinny barked the irritation in his voice was enough to startle the young man.

“Oh, Y-yeah i'm going sorry sir.” the delivery guy darted out allowing maddison and king to breath a sigh of relief.

“I’m sorry about that Maddy, i assure you once i find someone else to take up the deliveries i will fire him. . . I just can't do this by myself.” the old man sighed. But after taking something from behind counter brought a tray up to her, “any how i recalled you saying one of your bittys is a fan of honey, so i wanted to see what he thought of these honey cinnamon sticks, and i also tossed on a few soft bread pretzel sticks incase some of the others wanted something different,”

“Well thank you Vinny, how much do i owe you for them?” she snorted at how Stretch was already peaking out over the edge of the purse at the plate.

“No extra charge Maddy. Just tell me what you thought about them before your group leaves,”

“Is good” Stretch said with a mouth full of the sticky Bread stick. Alpha gave a sigh and shook his head as he massaged two fingers at his temple.

“Thanks again Vinny,” Maddy smiled

“Yer welcome, your pizza will be out shortly,” Vinny walked back to his post behind the counter to finish a few more orders.

Maddison watched as Button colored and stretch enjoyed his sticky sweet treat, she looked over at the two minis, king was still resting his head on his arms, were Gnaw seemed to be staring at the pretzel sticks and the dipping mustard.

Without a word Maddison took a napkin and placed three of the pretzel sticks upon it before setting them in front of Gnaw along with the Mustard.

“King would you like any?” She offered as Gnaw was dipping his first pretzel stick into the mustard repeatedly.

“Nah, thanks though.” he mumbled without opening his eyes.

The bittys all also declined, Button due to wanting more room for taco pizza, Stretch due to being partly full on the honey sticks, and alpha simply didn't want any. It wasn't much longer till her pizza arrived, Maddison dished out pieces of the cut up pizza in easier to handle slices for Button, Gnaw, and Stretch just in case he found room for it. King was given his small four cut cheese pizza, and a salad was set in front of Alpha who looked a bit shocked.

“I recalled you saying you didn't really like greasy food, so i thought you might like a salad,” Maddison explained as she took two slices for herself.

Alpha gave an approving nod, “thank you, miss.”

The sound of the bell to alert someone has opened the door caught the attention of Madison who watched Two young teen girls entering, each with a bitty of their own.

“Oh, hi,” she greeted Vinny, “ I hadn't known this place was bitty friendly,” she picked a table near Maddison’s booth.

Vinny smiled, “I just have the same rules about bittys like i do with parents with their kids, If they are destructive, disturb other patrons, or start food fights. I will ask you to leave until another day. Repeat offenders or those who commit worse of the worse will be banned from returning, also i do not allow anyone's but workers behind the counter due to legal reasons,” He informed.

“Sounds fair enough,” the second girl smiled as she took her seat across from her friend.

“Your little bitty is so cute, is he a blue? Where did you get his cloths?” the first girl cooed upon seeing Button.

“Uh, sort of, he is a button blue, and i made the cloths he is wearing,” Maddison gently stroked Alpha’s back as Button made his way over to maddison and down onto her lap.

“Do you make dresses? Do you sell them?” The first girl asked, a small green flame bitty dressed in a schoolgirl outfit looked out and over toward Maddison’s table, “my little Emery here could use some new some new outfits,”

“Well i think i still have some patterns for dresses, and pantsuits. . . i think actually i could make some basic outfits rather easy,” Maddison thought out loud.

“How much per outfit?”the other girl asked, Her grillby bitty sitting chatting with the small green flamed bitty.

“Well it would depend, on the outfit, the amount of material it takes to make it, the complexity of the pattern. . . but i'm willing to work with people, if someone were willing to get the material or even extra for other projects i would be willing to cut some of the price. . .” Maddison wasn't feeling quite comfortable with the way the girls seemed to be overly thrilled.

“Oh!” both girl’s eyes lit up as they began asking if she could make specific outfits, vests or other random items.

The more the girl’s seemed to bubble and chat at her maddison couldn’t help but start to feel crowded. Mentally she began wondering if these girls were making fun of her or her bitty’s cloths. . .was the outfit she made bad? She knew she wasn't the best seamstress in the world but her bone babies looked alright  in the out fits. . . didn't they?

She didn’t realise her breath was getting uneven or she no longer was looking down at anything, her vision unfocused, her hands shaking, expression almost blank as she was drifting into a panic attack.

The two girls seemed oblivious, however each of the bittys and minis seemed to notice, Button was removed from her lap by Alpha who now stood on the table unsure of how to help.

She was snapped out of her panic attack by a heavy “thump” upon her leg, she looked down to see King having fallen over onto her lap looking slightly sweaty, and exhausted.

“King are you feeling alright sugar skull?” her mind seemed to let go of her panic and fear, then focused on wanting to cradle and comfort the small monster, she placed her hand upon his skull feeling it to be a little warmer than it used to be. . . could monsters get fevers?

“N-not realy can we go home? I want to lay down,” he snuggled into her lap and cool hand, “Sorry to cut your chat short.”

“Oh no worries, let’s get you home so you can rest,” she looked back to Vinny who was already coming with a few togo boxes for the rest of the food.

“Well could we exchange numbers?” the green bitty caretaker asked, “i would love to come over and see what kind of cloths you have,”

“Look i'm kind of in the middle of moving, on top of that i don't have any girls cloths made at the moment i only have the patterns. . . just write down your number or whatever and i'll get back to you when i can, I have My mini here not feeling well and that kind of trumps your clothing issues,” Maddison’s body language, tone and expression were that of a determined sargent or Mother when someone had told them there child can't do something. It seemed to cause both girls to get uneasy, ware as Vinny only chuckled.

“There is the old Maddy,” this earned him an eyebrow raise from Maddison who was getting the carrier closed, and helping Gnaw into her purse.

“I'm only saying it's nice to know a part of your old self didn't die,” he raised up his hands in defeat, “So is the little guy going to be alright?”

“I hope so, i have a number for a Seara-sins Hopefully she doesn't mind the late call,” Maddison quickly dialed the number, Hoping her mini and his young were safe.

Seara had answered the call after a few rings, she had been setting the center’s minis up for supper. In a panicked and somewhat rushed voice Maddison explained everything that was going on with King, everything she could inform the women about her two Mini’s from how she got them and the state they had been in to now where King was clutching so hard to the shirt in his Unconscious state he was causing scratch marks in her flesh and holes in her shirt. Despite not hearing half of the frantic rant Seara gave Maddison an address to the center and told her to bring them right over.

“I’ll drive ya, once that dunce gets back with the delivery car,” Vinny offered.

“Thank you so much Vinny,” Maddison’s attention was fully on the seemingly sleeping mini. All of maddison’s companion’s eyes were upon the same sleeping marrow.

“I'm not that bad,” king muttered through his opposed sleep, “I’m ok to go home. We don't need to fuss over me.”

Maddison could feel the hair on the back of her neck rise in anger, “we are going to see Seara, and that's that. You obviously have something wrong and i need to make sure you are ok. If it helps you can think of this more of something more to calm my nerves, if it helps but you are going.” She hadn't meant to use the mother tone but it was there, “i don't know how but i can tell your stomach is churning, your upset and worried. On top of that you're now admitted with me, King just try to relax. I have you, i care about you, just like i care about all of you. I won't let anything bad happen to you.”

Vinny snorted at the scene playing out in front of him, “And here we thought after the one ordeal you would never be a mom,”

“Shut it old man, where is your idiot?” Maddison felt a part of her want to cry at that statement, but she couldn't let herself crumble, not now.

“Ya now ma. . . i actually believe you,” whispered the blue mini, as he nuzzled into the crook of her arm, his breath evening out as he finally did fall into an actual asleep, still clutching tightly to her.

Once the Delivery guy finally got back, He was warned by Vinny not to pester the patrons till he got back. He drove without hesitation to the center pulling up to what appeared to be an old daycare, or preschool.

The sign board out front looked home painted, the center of it had a papy, sans, and edge back to back the wording arching around them in a cercle read: Seara-Sins Mini center. The rest of the sign held small hand prints, paintings, drawings, and names one could only guess were made by the minis.

“Oh you must be Maddison, come on in,” a warm voice called from the door.

Maddison had to do a double take, at first glance she had thought it was some kind of wolf monster, instead it was a young woman maybe mid-twenties, definitely no older than Maddison herself. The woman's hair resembled some loud robot thing Maddison had once seen on t.v. with the short spiky hair, but this girls held pink tips, she wore a long sleeved gray shirt under a gray furry vest, jeans that tucked into gray furry boots, at her side was a Sans breed of mini, he looked larger than either Gnaw or King, but it was probably from him being older.

“I'm Seara by the way,” she greeted with a smile, “You were so frantic over the phone i could barely understand you. What exactly is wrong?”  She looked from King in Maddison’s arms, to Gnaw who was just barely peeking out of the purse trying so hard not to be seen.

“To be honest i'm not exactly sure, I just got these two from the shelter yesterday,” Maddison tried to calm herself long enough to explain everything that had happened.

“Well  i will need to bring them in and check them over, if that would be alright,” Seara looked to Maddison to see if she objected, when there was no protest she continued, “i also would like the number and address to this shelter you got them from. I was never contacted about any found mini’s and would like to have a talk with them.”

Maddison followed behind Seara who didn't even try to pry king from his death grip of a cuddle upon Maddison’s shirt at least not at the moment.

“Hey there little Edge sweetie can i see you for a bit?” she asked sweetly. Seara looked over Gnaw frowning at his porous “flesh”, as well as the tiny souls who despite having gained more light since Maddy had become Gnaw’s caretaker, still seemed a bit dim.

Maddison was gently Nuzzling King trying hard to calm herself as Seara looked over Gnaw. Hoping the small Mini would be alright, Had she done the right thing waiting till today? Was there something more she could have done?

“Well Gnaw here has marrow deterioration, it's from not having the needed amount of soul energy being given though positive emotion, I have medicines and teas to help with that, also some that would help bring the little ones up to full strength. I am a bit upset to see that these two are so young. This was probably their first heat. Normally Mini babies don't leave their parents till after their first heat giving them a chance to help there babes understand and teach them how to try and control themselves during such times. . . “ Seara seemed a little agitated to say the least, “it's the equivalent of teens going and getting pregnant. They CAN however there is a chance of complications come time to birth, with their bodies being so much smaller, and not quite ready to carry them.  . . i expect you to call me as soon as the go into labor,” her eyes were on Maddison as she said this.

“You got it. If you don't mind telling me what all i can do to help though the labor i would appreciate it, i know next to nothing about minis. . .” Maddison explained.

“Of course once we get these two fixed up i will be more then happy to explain any of the main points of Mini Marrow care,” Seara put Gnaw down, he then walked over to Maddison’s leg and clung to her like a shy child to its mother.

With some Gentle coaxing from Seara, KIng let go of Maddison’s shirt. Seara looked over the clingy little mini carefully. Maddison picked up Gnaw and watched with worry, hoping King would be alright. Gnaw clutched her shirt seeking comfort as he watched his still unconscious mate.

“Sans can you come here? I need you to look over his soul, and tell me what you think,” she spoke to the larger Mini.

“Sure mama,” the larger Sans teleported onto the table and knelt be side the smaller mini, his blue magic eye glowing. After some time and whispered debate between the larger Sans and Seara, King was gently carried back to Maddison who took him gently into her free arm ware he then once again clung to her tightly, Gnaw placed a hand upon his sleeping companions back for emotional comfort.

“Well i have some good news, King is healthy and so are his little ones. Infact King is in better shape then Gnaw. Oh that reminds me, “ she turned to her mini, “Sans sweety can you go and get the items i mentioned to you?”

“So if he is healthy. . . what’s wrong?  Why is he like this?” Maddison couldn't figure out how THIS counted as healthy.

“O.k. firstly breath, King will be fine. I’m suggesting putting them both on calcium rich vitamins, i will be giving you a small bottle to get started, for Gnaw extra cuddles. I’m also giving you some tea to help with King’s upset tummy, he will take a cup morning and night. However King is in no danger at the moment, some minis take a bit to get used to a new bond. It always feels the strongest at first. After a few days the bond will seem to dull down a bit once the. . . you have no idea what i'm saying do you?” Sierra's voice held slight exasperation but she simply took a breath and restarted, “Allright Minis need love and affection. The reason is unlike most monster companions, minis are unable to produce or replenish their magic on there own. Yes they can draw some energy from other sources, such as food and what have you, but it's not enough for them to survive let alone thrive. A primary bond isn’t strong enough to transfer enough soul energy except through positive emotions, these seem to be the only ones strong enough to transfer over and the only ones easy enough for minis to accept without burning more energy. Once a mini has gained enough trust in an owner, and feels safe enough with them a stronger bond will form. There are many forms of this stronger bond, but the one between you and king seems to be of mother/child type bond. Not hard to understand as he is still so young. This stronger bond feel different to the minis as before with a primary bond the emotions would only cross over when the mini was in direct area of someone caring for them, the secondary bond is a bit more constant. It's like going from having only soup and half a sandwich a day to having a constant all you can eat buffet. For some minis it’s a little overwhelming. But despite even that, your bond with King looks good, it seems healthy, no abnormalities. King will be fine and just need a few days to get the hang of how to cut off the flow when it gets too much,” Seara finished with a soft smile, “i'm Happy to see these two found a caretaker who worries and cares about them like you do. But at the moment i don't think it is helping King any as he can feel what you do,” At this point her Sans returned carrying a brown bag that was sitting inside a wooden crate.

“Here ya go,” he said to Maddison, “Mama told me to get you the meds, vitamins, and tea,”

“Thank you,” Maddison smiled as Gnaw took the bag for her, as both of her arms were busy holding the two Minis.

“I also had him place my contact info in there, If you give me a few minutes to clean up from dinner and make sure the others are ok. We can have some tea and discuss what you will need to know about caring for your minis,” Seara smiled and after a nod from Maddison walked off to clean up after dinner and make sure the many minis who lived in the center were settled.

Seara was more then happy to answer any questions Maddy had, by the time Maddy left she knew the pregnancies lasted three months, but as King and Gnaw were two months in, they were due to have their little ones within the next month. This didn't give much time to get the room or nesting box set up for the little ones.  Seara had gone into great detail how to aid her Minis through the process. Maddison also knew it would be another four months after they were born before they could be sent to new homes safely.

As Madison neared the street of her apartment building she couldn't help but wonder. Was moving now the right choice? With everything already in motion she could only hope she could only hope she was doing the right thing.

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Once the boys were done eating, Maddison set the dirty dishes in the sink. Alpha teleported then appeared in full size beside the table.

“I will carry the pups if you like Miss,” He offered.

“I’d rather be carried by ma,” Gnaw muttered, assuming no one heard him, however he didn't realise how well the hearing of the Rabbit Monster, or Alpha could truly be.

“One of the nice things about the top floor apartment, is that you can ride the elevator right up to the door, but since the only apartment up there is the one, you have to use a key for the elevator to go the whole way up to that floor,” Snow explained as Maddison was handed Gnaw.

Gnaw blushed and clung to Maddison’s shirt before snuggling his face and resting the side of his head upon her collar bone.addison looked over at Alpha, somewhat confused, but he simply acted as if his earlier comment did not exist, causing her to shrug it off and carried the ebarrised mini as she and Alpha followed Snow out into the hallway and into the small elevator.

As they rode up the elevator Alpha had gently wrapped his tail around addison as well as had his free hand resting on her shoulder as if to have her close to him, so there was more room in the small space. Neither his tail nor hand moved till after snow exited the elevator.

Snow unlocked the apartment door and gave a small bow with her ears drawn back submissively as Alpha walked past, His eyes scanning the large open room.

Maddison almost gasped the Living room/Kitchen area alone was far larger than any apartment she had ever lived in before. The far wall held three door, to the right of where she stood was the kitchen area, the cupboards and countertops reached almost one fourth of the wall not counting the fridge, stove top and the double sink. At the point where the countertop stopped a counter bar extended out to separate the area from the rest of the area. The counter bar was up against a stage like platform that covered the rest of the right wall, it held a two setted table upon it beside a large window that took up the rest of the right wall even part of the ceiling. It really did resemble the panels of glass in a greenhouse, two black wire Shelving stands held plants of many varieties, some were even hanging from upon wires that came down to hang over the stage, the plants looked overgrown parts of them turning brown, and a few seeming to have taken to “reaching” out to the glass and clinging to it, but to Maddison’s shock many still had green upon them and looked to be still living. Between the two large sets of shelves there was a glass door that seemed to be open slightly.

A wall covered the underneath of the platform. A small cupboard door allowed access to the space beneath for extra storage, there was nothing else built within the room to block the rest of the huge spacious room, but to the left sort of off centered from the middle of the room was a large blue couch, that looked near brand new, it was facing away from the the stage, the only other furniture was two stands in each of the corners of the wall the couch was facing, there were small marks on the floor making it easy to assume that at one point the couch had been facing facing a entertainment at one point and time.

“Any thoughts on the main area?” snow asked trying to keep cal around the fully grown dragon faced bitty.

Alpha’s eyes seemed to be intently scanning the space before teleporting over to the door and closing it.

“Can you please warn me next time?” a groan came from Alpha’s arm as King clung desperately to Alpha’s sweater.

“My apologies pup, i hadn’t thought of how teleporting would affect the little ones. . .” Alpha looked nervous, as he gently stroked the back of the Mini.

“Th-they're fine, It’s just my stomach doing flips. . .” The mini tried to assure, this earned a gentle nuzzle from Alpha who was now gently whispering praise and attempting to sooth the tiny marrow. Gnaw was watching intently from Maddison’s arms.

After waiting a moment to ensure King was alright Maddison turned to snow, “well just from a basic look around, that platform is nice, however the stairs will need a sturdy railing and it probably couldn’t hurt to put up a strong banister to ensure no one accidentally falls off. . . maybe even some lattice to keep the little ones from crawling through the banister supports, once King and Gnaw’s little ones are born. I don't want them getting hurt,” she looked up at the ceiling, she noticed running parallel with the edge of the stage was the end of the windows, a metal rod was a large metal rod with curtain rings upon it, “i’ll probably need to get or even make  curtains so the light won't glare on the t.v. but all things considered,” she walked over checking the cupboards and fridge, “some of this just seems to need a decent cleaning,” Maddison scrunched her nose at some of the food that had been left behind. There were dishes, coffee mugs, cookware, and even cleaning supplies left behind.

“I can have the railing and banister installed in the next three days,” Snow offered with a smile, “this middle door here is to the bathroom, and on either side is the bedrooms,” As Snow walked over to the bathroom door, Maddison tried to catch up with her but she seen Alpha snap his attention toward the couch a look of annoyance on his face.

“Alpha are you alright?” it wasn't like him to behave like this. She stroked her fingers over the suede textured “flesh” of Gnaw’s arm, who was still watching King and Alpha’s interaction very closely.

“Hm?” Alpha looked to Maddison, “oh yes. . . it just seems as if . . .” Alpha shook his head, “It isn’t that important at the moment, i can discus it with you another time,” He then walked down the steps along the wall and to the bathroom door where Snow was waiting.

Maddison gave a nod, her eyebrows frowned as she couldn't seem to figure out a logical reason as to why Alpha seemed to be so agitated. . . was something wrong with King? Was she making a poor choice in whether or not to move? It seemed quite big enough for their growing little family. . . was that the problem? Was Alpha agitated over there being little ones? Was it that they weren't his? She had no idea how Bittys and minis reproduced let alone how family structures worked amongst them. . . was this taboo to them?

A sharp nip to her upper arm caught her attention, Gnaw looked up at her with an “eyebrow” raised. She quickly apologised then caught up with the other two to look at the bathroom.

It was a slightly larger size as her current apartments bath however the setup was a bit different, once you enter directly to the left was the tub/shower, to the right was a large double sliding door closet filled with shelves from the top half up, beneath the bottom shelf was a washer/dryer hook up. Beyond the closet was a privacy wall hiding the toilet, across from it was the sink, with a mirror/medicine cabinet. It was all fairly basic but looked rather nice.

Lastly was the two bedrooms each a mirrored image of the other in the layout, a basic square shake, with a closet just past where the Bathroom would end. In one room was a large Queen sized bed with what looked to be an antique solid wood head and foot board, a old wooden trunk sat at the foot of the bed, both rooms had night stands and a closet full of hangers, they each also seemed to have what appeared to be new carpet, one was a soft tan the other a Dark royal blue that matched the couch.

“I think it’s just about perfect,” Maddison admitted, “i'd like to make sure the windows are sealed properly as i don't want any of the little ones getting a cold come winter and i mentioned the banister and railing. . .” she glanced around trying to think of anything else she may need to mention, “Alpha what do you think?” she turned to the tall Skeleton who now seemed to be scowling at the small door leading under the platform.

“I think this would be an excellent choice, once some matters were addressed and handled,” He never looked away from the small door as he spoke.

Maddison seemed oblivious to his odd behaviour, “so long as it's safe and the banister and all is added before the little ones are born. How soon do you think we can move in? And are you sure you are ok with me keeping the items left behind?”

“If it helps dear you can think of them as house warming gifts. And i will let you know when the worker will be in to make that banister, But if you wanted you can start moving in tonight,” Snow smiled handing over the keys, “as i said no monster really wants this place. So having anyone here would be nice. I can even transfer the rest of this months rent and your security deposit to here if you like.”

“Well i don’t know about moving in tonight i may need a few days to get everything packed and moved, but i think i can have it started tomorrow,” Maddison thought out loud, “I doubt i will actually need it but is there a key for that door?” she pointed to the glass door.

“Unfortunately no, But this is the only roof access this building has, so there may be times i will have to send up workers to fix something or whatever, also if you go out there you will find a started rooftop garden one of the previous tenants had began, your welcome to continue it or get rid of it, i already had the inspectors o.k. It.”

“Well thank you, once i get started i doubt it will take me long to get everything moved in as i don't think i own all that much to begin with,” Maddison couldn't help but give a happy sigh, “thank you so much Snow.”

“Your welcome, i will get the new lease drawn up and have it ready by tomorrow. If you need anything just let me know,”

As they left Alpha visibly scaned the living room once again before closing the door. Maddison watched him, she wasn't as dense as some she knew there was something he wasn't telling her.

When they got back to the small apartment Maddison told Stretch and Button about the apartment and how soon they would be leaving, Snow had dropped of several large boxes and stacks of newspaper to help get started.

Maddison started packing almost immediately, putting any fabric or non breakable items within garbage bags to keep from using up too many boxes. She started packing her crafting items, her books, and knick-knacks from the living room, then proceeded onto the bathroom, and finally the kitchen. Braking only once for lunch to make sure the boys all ate, By the time supper came around she had everything packed and stacked in the kitchen to be taken to the new apartment, leaving only the furniture to be moved. she had left out a single pillow and blanket for herself, and a set of cloths for each of them. She didn't worry too much about packing up the bitty homes as all one would have to do is just pick up and carry the night stand, but she had the boys sicure anything within them that could be damaged.

“Juuust curious,” Gnaw started with a smirk, “you got all the movies packed?”

“Yep, have them in a garbage bag setting on the table,” She said proudly.

“Everything in the bathroom packed up? Medicine cabinet, underneath the sink, all that?”his smile seemed almost mischievous but Maddison couldn't think of anything he could have done.

“Yep, even had stretch double check for me,” she was wiping out the cupboards and shelves to help keep the work needed for tomorrow to a minimal.

“Have all your laundry in bags even marked the dirty bag so it doesn't get mixed up?” ok he was up to something. . .

“Yes, Gnaw, I even have one dirty bag still open for the cloths were wearing now to go into, for when we change tomorrow,” Again she felt proud of herself, but couldn't help but wonder what the sharp toothed mini was getting to.

“Have all the dishes, knick-knacks, and other oddball things all neatly wrapped, boxed and taped shut ready to go?”

“Yep,” this was honestly the most the mini has spoken to her since she had brought him home.

“Even have all the non-perishable foods boxed up and taped shut so there is less for us to remember come morning?” He was looking over his non-existent nails inspecting them for dirt.

“Yes Gnaw i- . . .”then it dawned on her why he was amused, and she gave a groan. With a huff at her own stupidity she hollered over her shoulder, “Who wants to go out for pizza?”

“We can go out for pizza again?” Button beamed with excitement from what seemed to be his temporary cuddle spot amongst King’s arms. King had seemed to enjoy carrying Button around like a ragdoll.

“Any chance we can get some plain pepperoni. . .or maybe just cheese might be better,” the blue eyed mini asked, “These kids aren't making this at all easy on me.”

“Im sure Vinny can make a small personal pan pizza for you with whatever you like on it,” Maddison explained, as she grabbed her purse.

After some convincing she managed to Get Gnaw to ride in her bag, alongside King, she had carried her bittis within one of the bitty carriers and made a mental note to find a pram to be able to take even the little ones out for a walk when they were here, she doubted it would be safe to carry the babes like this in her purse, with that thought they were off.

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Maddison had woken early to get dressed and set up the coffee/tea area, as well as pre-start breakfast for the boy’s. She had never noticed the pair of eyes that had been watching her from atop of her book case before she woke, not even as they followed her into the kitchen, up after dressing in a ribbed black tank top and a pair of . . semi-clean jeans she had resting on the floor, she had just warn them only once before.

She started making cheesy scrambled eggs for the majority of the group, upon a separate small platter she places several thinly sliced pieces of raw goat meat, diced fresh fruit, as well as small cubes of cheese. She had placed the cold plate in the fridge and just shut off the stove top as she finished cutting up the rest of the fresh fruit when there was a knock on the door.

“Good Morning Snow,” Maddison grated. “Come on in i was just getting the breakfast for the boys finished up,” She knew the Rabbit Monster was an early riser but still had not expected her this soon, “Help yourself to the coffee, or even the tea, i wasn’t really sure which you would prefer so i also plugged in the electric kettle.”

“Oh wonderful,” Snow smiled, “thank you for having me over. I hope you don't mind but i brought over some Cinnamon Buns, one of my cousins runs the bakery nearby. So i figured if you haven't tried the you might like to,” she looked around her smile widening when Alpha was spotted standing on the counter top beside Maddison, “Greetings Alpha, How are you this morning?”

“Good morning Miss Snow,” He gave a polite bow, “I'm doing quite well so far thank you.”

“I have your platter ready Alpha, i will get your coffee,” Maddison unaffected by Alpha’s sudden appearance, got out the cold plate, then took one of the tiny porcelain mugs she had found at a gift shop, they were meant to be a souvenir and each had a single red heart upon them, Maddison wasn't sure if they were meant to be for dolls or on a charm bracelet all she knew was they were the perfect size for her bittys.

Maddison placed the platter upon the wooden doll house table that was sat near the centerpiece of the round Kitchen table to allow them all to eat together.

Seeing as the others were still asleep or still getting dressed and up she then took the time to fix her own coffee and pulled out two plates one for herself and one for snow to have a cinnamon bun.

“I have the contacts you wanted, as well as information on the two apartments that are open at the moment,” Snow opened the bakery box and placed a bunny shaped pastry upon each plate, “but to be honest half of this we can go over when i show you the apartments, provided of course we can get a time for you to view them, i'm open most of this morning.” Snow told her as she dipped her tea bag and removed it from the cup.

“If you don't mind, i'd rather wait to discus the apartments till all of my boys are awake so i can let them hear the choices and see what they think.” Maddison took a sip of the black sugarless brew and couldn't help but smile as the liquid warmed her insides. With her eyes closed in partial bliss she missed how Alpha had watched her or how he blushed seeing her smile as she drank the ink black liquid.

“Oh i see,” Snow smirked at him, but allowed her knowing expression wipe away before Maddison saw, “so you want them to be apart of the decision, i think that is awful  nice of you. Not many seem to let there Bittys be apart of that sort of choice.”

Maddison took a bite and paused as she felt the pastry fizzle into magical energy and almost melt away as her body absorbed the magic, the taste left behind were of a sugary buttery puff that no longer was in her mouth.

“Oh i'm sorry dear i probably should have warned you its Monster food, my cousin still uses the same recipe from back in the underground,” Snow seemed nervous for a moment.

Maddison smile, “Don't worry about it, i just wasn't awake enough to expect that,” she took another bite, “i honestly don't mind, i usually even keep Monster candy in my purse incase of an emergency, this stuff just seems. . .stronger? I guess i would call it?” she took one last bite, and after the last of the pastry dissolved she felt fully awake and ready to start the day, “could have used some of them when i was pulling doubles.” Maddison muttered.

Snow seemed to relax at the comment as the sudden appearance of stretch carrying a half sleeping Button caused her to jump a little in her seat.

“Good morning boys, would you like your breakfast?” Maddison asked, with a smile.

Button gave a big yawn as he was set down beside “his“ chair, “Mornin Mother, yes please,” he spoke tiredly as he climbed into the chair beside Alpha.

“Ya Mother thanks,” Stretch gave a stretch, “Good morning Miss. Snow,” he said over his shoulder when he realised the White Rabbit was sitting behind him.

“Morning’ Snow,” Button mumbled.

Two small plates were set down upon the doll table with the cheesy scrambled eggs and a small portion of fresh fruit, a small mug of coffee was set in front of Stretch, and a mug of Milk was set in front of Button. Maddison then went and grabbed a small sample jar that had once held preserves but now cream, from the pantry a small sample jar of honey. She placed them open on the table for Stretch to add what he wanted to his coffee.

Maddison was about to sit down but paused,  “Snow i apologise but i’ll be right back, i'm going to step into the other room and check on my minis.”

“Oh no worries dear, i honestly have to say compared to my home growing up this is rather relaxing and quiet,” Snow took a sip of her tea as maddison thanked her before entering the living room, she didn't know why but she had a feeling of unease.

King was sitting up, Blanket around him held tightly like a cape, a blank but tired expression on his face as he seemed to be watching Gnaw.

“King? Are you alright? Is something wrong?” Maddison approached slowly, kneeling near the Dog bed.

“Oh. . . Hay, uh. . . “ He scratched the back of his skull. Despite the fact he seemed to be masking his emotions very well, Maddison could FEEL he was nervous and embarrassed. But over what she wasn’t sure.

“King once i make up Gnaw’s little fort, would you like to come into the kitchen? Snow is here and will be telling us of the apartments available,” She wasn't sure what was bothering King, But she wanted to scoop him up and cradle him as she let him know he and Gnaw were both safe.

King started to blush, “Uh, can you not? I'm not really comfortable having a bond just yet. . . i honestly don't even know how or why my soul bound to yours so quickly. . .” He felt almost scared, He wasn't looking in Maddison's direction but she knew he was scared.

“I'm not sure i fully understand King,” she admitted, “But if there is anything i can do to help just tell me. I meant what i said back at the Shelter, i need both you and Gnaw to tell me what it is that you need, and want.” She meant what she said if there was someway to help her Mini she would, She didn't like the thought that somehow she was causing her mini’s discomfort.

“Heh,” King smile his eyes watering, “Thanks. . . i don't know what i need just yet”

“Ok. . .If you want to you could help me build a little fort under the futon, If you want you and Gnaw can both eat breakfast in there, or you are welcome to eat out in the kitchen with the rest of us, whichever you would like,” Maddison offered.

“Can i help with the fort before eating?” King asked.

“Of course you can,” Maddy smiled. As she took a blanket and several pillows. The fort took less then 5 min as all they did was tuck one end under the mattress, and lay the rest on the floor underneath allowing King to lay pillows upon it to help keep it from moving accidently.

“Ya actually made a hidey hole?” Gnaw asked sitting from the dog bed after the two had finished.

“I told you i would, by the way Snow is already here. You are welcome to eat in here or come out to the kitchen to eat, Or if you wanted you could even wait till after snow has left to eat.” Maddison offered.

“King ware are you eating at?” Gnaw asked.

“Well, i thought about eating out there,” He admitted, feeling a little ashamed that he could be forcing the other pregnant Mini to either eat alone or choose to do something he didn't feel comfortable doing.

“Fine,” Snipped the red magiced Skelly, “I guess i will go to,” grumbling the last sentence.

Maddison carried the two minis into the Kitchen and set them down onto the tabletop, she fixed them each up a plate with the scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, and a Glass of milk. Before sitting back down.

“What no coffee?” Gnaw snorted looking at the small spread before him as Snow had even cut a cinnamon bun in half for them. King shot him a disapproving look, However both Gnaw and King realised at the same time Maddison was getting up and getting two extra mugs down.

“Sorry i didn't know you drank coffee,” She admitted, “how do you normally take it?”

“You didn't think we drink coffee why?” Gnaw looked at her with agitation upon his face.

“Well i didn't think it was safe for little ones, normally when a human is pregnant they are told to steer clear of caffeine,” Maddison admitted, “so how would you like your coffee?”

“Uh, none for me thanks,” King turned down the offer and started to eat.

“Y-you do know we don't NEED food right?” Gnaw asked.

“I’m aware, however do you enjoy food?” She asked with as much as a poker face as she could.

“Ya,” Gnaw answered.

“Eating will also help you get better, as well as help the little ones get stronger right?” Snow was sitting back smirking watching the two interact as Alpha watched, body tense and waiting.

“Y-ya, So?” He looked down at his plate with a shrug.

“Well then, weather you absolutely NEED it or not, you both are welcome to meals with the rest of us, and i would request till your in better health that you eat every meal with us, or at least breakfast and dinner. So if you like anything in particular, feel free to tell me.” she couldn’t help but smile at how proud of herself she felt, “so what all would you like in your coffee?”

“J-just forget it,” he huffed stabbing his fork into his eggs.

Maddison could feel concern, but she knew it wasn't from her, she had a strong guess it was coming from King. She hoped he would explain more about what he meant about the bond later. . .

“Well now that everyone is here and has there breakfast,” Snow began, “the first apartment is almost the same size as this except it has a separate bedroom and living room” Snow pulled out a few hand drawn floor plans, and a few printed out pictures, “the second i will admit has a lot more room but i can't seem to keep any renters in it, i would be more then happy to charge you the same as here if you were to choose it,”

“Not to sound rude, but why haven't people been staying in it?” Maddison looked over the pictures of the first apartment she doubted she would take it as the living room area was quite tiny and it too seemed like it wouldn't be enough room for her and her growing family.

“Well it seems there are a lot of monsters out there with fears of storms or of strong winds, as down in the underground there was no changing weather, it's a top floor apartment with a roof access and a window area that . . . i think people have called them green house pains? Any way they take up a good chunk of one wall and part of the ceiling, so when it rains or thunders and lightnings it is a little hard to ignore, my last tenant left in such a hurry they left behind some of the furniture so they could move into a smaller apartment. . . you will be welcome to keep or toss whatever you like, to be honest i don't get many humans who are looking to rent, so unless you take it, the place will probably end up as storage.” Snow explained.

“Well I don't think any of my bittys are afraid of storms. . . are either of you?” when she received a dual no, form King and Gnaw she continued, “I have this morning off so once the boys are done eating, we could go and see the apartments.”

“Why are we looking at both?” King asked.

“Well i figured you guys would want a say in which we pick, so best to get an idea of each right?” Maddison questions.

“All in favor of the larger place, so long as there isn't anything wrong with it?” King said jokingly aloud a smile on his face. Four “aye’s” filled the air, “there ya go the aye’s have it, we only need to see the one,”

“Allright,” she snorted amused, “so who is still coming with me to view the new place?”

“Actualy mother i will probably stay back and catch up on some of my show i missed,” Stretch admitted.

Button looked up at her with a smile, “can i stay here to? I wanna pick out toys for the babies that will be coming, I wanna give them each one of their very own stuffy from the ones you have made. Im sure the babies will love them.”

King smiled at Button, Maddison could feel his genuine fondness toward the tiny bitty. Gnaw appeared to be irritated but kept quiet as he ate.

“Will you two like to come see the apartment?” she waited for Gnaw to finish swallowing his food before asking.

King smiled and gave a quick, “sure,” but she could feel the unease coming from him.

“Whatever,” grumbled Gnaw, “Not like i have anything better to do.”

“If you like Miss i will accompany you as well,” Alpha offered, as he finished the last of his coffee.

“Thank you Alpha. I would appreciate that,”Maddison smiled as she waited for the boys to finish eating, speaking with snow about odd things from the differences in human and monster cooking to, sewing and crafts. Maddiosn was bairly able to wait to see the new place that would house her family, but she refrained from rushing the boys, after all their lives were already changing a lot as it was, it wouldn’t hurt to take a few more minutes.

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She pulled out two plates, one smaller and probably meant for something fancy like tea and cookies or whatever, she cut up one of the pizza slices so that they would be easier to manage for the bittys, but to be honest they would probably still be the size of whole pizzas to the bittys. Maddison poured drinks after getting two slices for herself. She then began taking the plates into the living room to eat.

“She seems nice though,” Button’s voice caught her ear before she stepped into sight of the bittys. She paused listening.

“I know but so did mama, Remember what happened with her? We should leave when she is sleeping so we don't get stuck back in that situation, take what we can and go. It would be her own fault for trusting some random strangers from the street,” Stretch hissed.

“I understand your worries pup, however you know we are not that kind of bitty. She dosen’t seem to have the sole capable of harming another unless provoked either, and from what i have seen she may need someone around to help her through some things that may need patience and understanding to get through. Something we should be able to help with quite well,” Alpha’s voice soothed.

“Things? Why because of the bathroom incident?” Stretch snipped in as much as a whisper he could manage.

“no , when answering the door she nearly went into another panic attack by simply speaking with another human,” Alpha explained, “she claimed it was due to having to interact with the man solely.”

“So what, she can feel comfortable around others of her kind, big woop. Not our problem,” Stretch snipped.

Not wanting to listen any more or wanting button to witness any more of a fight Maddison cleared her throat as she stepped into the living room, causing the three bitty’s to jump. But Maddison acted as if she didn’t hear any of the conversation.

“I cut one of the slices for you three, but if you're still hungry after your peace here there is plenty more so don't hesitate in telling me,” she tried to smile but it was weak and strained. Her hurt still showing in her eyes despite her best effort.

“Mother are you ok?” Button asked as she set the plates down.

“I'm fine button, don't worry about me. I’ll be back with drinks.” she returned a moment later with the cups in hand.

“Button when you're done eating i wanted to give you a chance to go through the toys i had found near the bottom of the tote, just incase there was something you would want.”

“No Mother, thank you but i am more than content with the toys i have,” he admitted.

“If you're sure, like i said i wanted to give you the chance,” she ate her food quickly, finishing before the bittys. She then placed the last of the toys in the donation basket, and the cloths that had fallen out back into. It seemed the three weren’t completely done going through the bedding or clothes, as Stretch had also made a fifth pile as there was one ontop each bed for them to be made up, the fifth being extra sheets, blankets, quilts, and pillows.

She didn't want to disrupt their progress so she opened a second tote, within it she couldn't believe her eyes, it was her sewing machine, sewing patterns, glue gun, and other items for her crafting. She closed the tote and set it over into a corner to go through later, just as the bittys were finishing up.

“Arnt you going to to go through that?” Stretch asked a look of suspicion on his face.

“Not at the moment,” she admitted, “it's my crafting stuff, my sewing machine and such. My grandmother had said she threw it all out, i don't know if it still works but this saves me having to go out and buy a new one, i don't think there is anything finished enough to be donated yet either, i'll go through it later,” she opened up the third toast feeling even more confused than before, it seemed to be filled with holiday decorations. Had this been given to her by mistake?

“Well most of this is useless,” she muttered noticing the broken glass, and questionable tangled knot of lites. She sorted through it putting what she could use into the empty tote though it wasn't much by the end after checking the streams of lights to see if they work, and carefully going through the ornaments there was maybe a plastic grocery bag of items left. She bagged up the garbage and took it out not saying a word to the bittys as she left.

When she came back she began bagging up what donations they had getting them ready for when her friend showed up the bittys glancing over to her periodically, and Button looking as if he were about to cry at meny moment. Once the bags were all tied but one she looked to the clock seeing she still had two hours before her friend would be around. She opened the craft tote and looked over the items, her eyes went to her writing desk which at the time had some random items and knick-knacks upon it.

She quickly cleaned it off, leaving a pen cup and began to empty out the tote. She set up her sewing machine after making sure it still worked, she set the sewing patterns, hot glue gun and little jars of beads, zippers, ribbon, and other oddities that she had “organized” in a way only little her had any idea of what was going on, she planned on reorganising it once she had more time, she set a button tin that was over a foot tall and foot in diameter beside the desk, the tote was still riddled with fabric and a large bag of stuffing fluff, and one grocery bag, that seemed to be filled with partially finished projects, and a teddy bear that was dressed in a blue zip up hoodie, the bear itself couldn't be more than a foot tall with a big head and lanky limbs.

“M-mother?”button called catching her attention.

“Whats wrong?” she seen the tears and gently scooped up the little bitty.

“Are you mad at us?” He sniffled.

“No sugar skull, i'm not mad, i'm a little hurt sure, but i understand that you three came from a bad place, i'm not angry over feeling the need to protect yourselves,” she nuzzled him, “in all honesty I tend to withdraw some when i feel a little . . . off, i guess i could explain it as. I don't want to do or say anything that can hurt someone so i just stay quiet, but i'm not mad. Im not someone to be mad over how someone else feels, i may not like it, but i won't be mad,” she tried to explain to the best she could.

“S-so you're just sad?” he tilted his head trying to understand.

“I think that would be closer to how i'm feeling then Mad, so let's go with that, i'm sad. And since i don't want to make others sad i'm keeping to myself at the moment. It will pass though,” she kissed him atop the head, “don't worry too much, it's a feeling i know well, i will be able to get through it relatively quickly. I'm going to organize this area and if i have time work on some of the unfinished projects, it will help me calm myself, plus give us some more things to donate.”

“You're not getting rid of us then?” He was clinging to her shirt.

“Button why would you think that? I know you three are going to need some time to trust me, it took me the longest time to even be able to talk to someone after what happened to me. . . i won't throw you out because of how you feel, i told you, you three are welcome to stay as long as you want. I'm not going back on that, no matter if you yell at me, no matter if Stretch sewn all my shirts and pants together making jumpsuits,” this earned a snort from button ” you're still welcome here. Ok?”

He nodded, “ok, but i don't think stretch would sew anything, he's too much of a lazy bones,” Button snickered.

“Good to know, i'm going to get back to work now, but if you need to talk to me for anything you feel free to get my attention ok? Because if my memory is correct this old monster of a machine is loud,”  She now felt better after assuring Button, despite what Stretch said, Button didn't want to leave, and she doubted Alpha wanted to go back to the streets, this was a comfort but when did these little monsters who she barely knew a day become so important to her?

She started fussing with the organisation for about five minutes sorting through the partially made items, picking the ones that were either toys or too girly for the three skeletons, to work on first, within the hour she had at least three doll dresses finished, and the parts to four bears finished just needing attached to there bodys which couldnt be done by the machine and had to be sewn by hand. All things considered as she was finishing the last of the unfinished toys around six she felt a little proud of herself, her hands having worked as if she had never given up the time passing activity well over twenty years ago, and needing only re-stitch one dress’ seem she had done, not counting the fumbles of beads for on a dress, or the times she pricked her fingers . . . repeatedly. Ok she did a decent job, not expert but what do you expect it had been twenty years.

“Ma’am,” Alpha called, “we have sorted through the cloths, we found many items that fist Stretch and myself, we have also picked items we believe will fit Button, i doubt we will need more made for sometime, you even had pajamas and robes in our sizes. . .” he looked over to the piles of neatly folded clothes.

“Ya i may of had a problem when i was little,” she laughed at herself, “but at least this stuff is going to get some decent use now,” she smile placing the now finished items in with the rest of the donation goods. She could hardly believe she had over two bags full to go to the bitty shelter. Hopefuly her friend had room in her vehicle.

It was ten minutes past six, her friend should be coming any minute now. Maddison was dumping out the little straggling items in the bottom of the two empty totes grabbing whatever useful items such as buttons or safety pins and placing them in her craft area, the third tote now being tucked away beside the now sewing desk holding the fabric and stuffing fluff.

She stacked the totes inside one another, and put the lids between the wall and totes. She felt very proud of herself for finally going through them. She went out into the kitchen and started the kettle of water pulling out two mugs, she placed a tea bag within each hoping her old friend had time to visit.

Once she finished getting things ready she came into the living room realising that she really didn’t have any place to set up the bitty’s furniture. . . a thought dawned on her as her eyes scanned her living room/bedroom area, she opened the cupboard like areas in the side stands, they were empty as she always forgot about them. With some “alterations” each stand now had a small hole in the back to allow a surge strip topoke out so the bittys would have an on/off switch inside, the string of lights now covering the “ceiling” of each stand, the bittys were more then happy to arrange their new “houses” as the last of the rugs were put into place and the beds being made there was a knock at the door.

She could feel her nerves tense as she walked over to answer the door.

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A Heavy sigh escaped her lips, she was finally heading home after working three double shifts at the hospital’s rehab center, helping to care for people who couldn't care for themselves or aid them in whatever they needed. Her feet ached, her back was sore, and currently she was sucking down her third mocha something or other she had gotten her hands on in the past five hours, hopefully it had enough caffeine to get her to her apartment that still lay over three blocks away here in the monster district. (don’t judge rents cheap here.)

She didn't have the best of shifts. . . Last night? It was almost nine am right now so . . . ya last night. And to top it all off she now had a rock in her shew. Why not?

Leaning against the corner of a dead end alley she attempted to remove the offending pebble, only to get bumped into by some random fishman, and have her drink spilt all over her scrub top, yep great week so far. She was mentally cheering she didn't have to go back to work till tuesday, it being friday morning at the moment.

“S-so s-s-sorry miss,” he stuttered nervously.

Standing at Five foot three, with a medium build, not anything she would consider muscular, she wasn't exactly intimidating, though with the bags under her eyes, the tired expression that her face held and the fact some humans still held a prejudice toward monsters. Despite it being over ten years since monsters had been freed from the Mountain, they had lived peacefully among humans now, and with them came some fascinating things, like magic for one, food capable to heal, and with a single candy none the less. It didn't work on all illnesses, if it had she doubted she’d still have a job. But with anything that some people can't control or fully understand there was always that group of idiots doing as much damage to the perception of humanity as they could.

She had given another sigh, before looking to the fish person, “No worries, i probably shouldn't be dumping any more coffee into my system as it is. Have a nice day, sir.” she tried to give one of her many comforting yet false smiles but judging from how he flinched, could only assume it looked a little creepy.

As she put her shoe back on, a large fat house cat prowling the back of the ally caught her attention, it had obviously spotted something and was now starting to crouch and do the weird but wiggle.

With a gasp she moved quickly, grabbing the cat, who had gotten startled by her and hissed and clawed her arm.

The cat was tossed away from its prey so she stood between the fat feline and the shaking creatures, when she had seen the cat about to pounce she had only seen the one, but it seemed it was protectively shielding two smaller ones.

She didn't know much about bittys, she knew they along with mini marrows were introduced as companions by the monsters after three years of freedom.(something the ignorant morons were more then happy to protest.) she also knew they were intelligent, able to be adopted and one of her co-workers was a member of a Mini/Bitty Protection organisation or  M.B.P.O. for short, as some twisted people would abandon, abuse, mutilate, eat, or even kill these creatures for fun.

The growling bitty had an almost dragon like skull, his Fingers? And toes were almost beastly, and his tail was poised to strike like a snake. From what she could see the three were mostly humanoid, and despite having seen people carrying these little things around as companions she had never seen the bigger ones type around before. . . what was he?

Her mind was snapped back into the moment by another growl this time his tail snapping at her, she felt worried, the little protector in front of her was hurt, he looked so tired he might fall over at any moment, what rags he was wearing,barely able to still be called clothing, were tattered, and stained with a glowing red substance. His left arm looked limp, one eye socket closed with a crack through it, the rest of him was covered in scratches, features, and the red substance.

“Hey there tough guy,”she spoke softly not wanting to frighten them, or bring them anymore stress, “My name is Maddison Drake, i'm a nurse at a nearby hospital. I know you may not want my help, but would you like some monster candy? I have some here in my purse that may be able to help with some of those wounds, what ever it can't cure i'd be more then happy to help heal. Although it will then be with bandages and some antiseptic,” she waited patiently.

When the bitty didn't move for some time she sighed and began digging through her bag for the candy’s she had spoke of. As she dug muttering to herself that she carried to much crap, and needed to clean it out when she got home, she had seemed to peek the curiosity of the smaller two who peeked out from under the protective embrace only to be startled back when a sudden “A-ha!” filled the air as she found what she had been looking for.

“Here we are,” she opened the wrappers and placed the opencandy upon a tissue in front of the big bitty.

She popped an extra candy into her own mouth, feeling a bit better afterwards, and mentally scolding herself for not thinking to eat some sooner. After seeing her eat the candy the big bitty relaxed slightly allowing the other two to go for the candy first.

“I. . . am AlphaDaddy. . .” his voice was gravely, and he sounded out of breath, “Thank you for your help.” he placed his good arm across his chest and gave a small bow that reminded Maddison of a butler she had once seen on an anime, she noted that without him crouching he stood about 7 inches tall.

“You're quite welcome,” she smiled feeling she just won the lottery by getting the bittys to accept her help, but it faltered when she thought of something, “Would you mind if i just called you Alpha or Al? I don't really feel all that comfortable referring to anyone as Daddy,” the word left her lips with a shiver, sounding as if it had soured her very mouth.

“Alpha is more than acceptable,” he gave a soft nod.

“M-m-my name is ButtonB-Blue,” the smallest of the three stammered from beside Alpha where he held the larger Bitty’s leg, he stood maybe two and a half inches tall. Just like Alpha his Clothing was tattered and soiled, and covered in filth, but what caught her attention about him the most was the single black button sewn into the eye socket. . . she wasn't even sure how it was possible to have a button sewn into bone, but it wasn't the only thing of it she questioned, was that blood streaming from under the button? The little skeleton obviously felt uncomfortable with her staring as he started to shake and play with the remnants of a blue ribbon he seemed to be using as a scarf.

“It’s nice to meet you Button,” she gave a sad smile, she knew her fair share of pain but she couldn’t imagine what that would feel like.

There was a tug on her scrubs, she looked down to the third member of this little rag tag party, he stood about five inches, was lankier than the other two(how was that even possible. . . oh right magic) his upper torso covered in the remains of an orange hoodie, he looked as tired as Alpha though despite having a few scratches here and there he was nowhere near as hurt, “Hay,” he gave a quick greeting his face showing no enjoyment in the moment, “i'm a Pappy, but could you call me Stretch?”

“Sure thing Stretch,” she nodded.

As the bittys ate the candy, and drank some water she kept in a bottle in her purse, She could feel her exhaustion creeping back upon her despite the candy’s affects.

“Um. . . M-maddison?” button timidly spoke from a now healed Stretch’s lap where he set while Alpha finally ate after waiting for the smaller two to have first. Stretch was leaned against the brick wall, one eye cracking open to look down at the smaller skeleton when he spoke.

“What is it Button?”

“D-do you have any bittys?” he was fidgeting with his scarf and looking at it as he spoke.

“Well Button, no i don't,” she admitted noticing this brought a hopeful look onto the small bitty, the other two seeming to know what the little one was up to, as Stretch now had both eye sockets open, and Alpha had started to watch both Button and Maddison’s interaction a bit more out of the corner of his eye.

“I never had one before as i didn't think it would be fair for any bitty to be stuck with me as a caretaker,” she tried to smile as if it were a joke but the sadness in her voice and eyes didn't go unnoticed by the older two.

“How so?” asked Alpha now finished with his candy, and better than he had been despite the crack still visible upon his skull, and a few other wounds that had been the worst now seeming much smaller.

“Well with work, there are times i am hardly home at all days at a time, i will sometimes get home have enough time to grab a shower something to eat, pass out and rush out the door after only a few short hours of sleep. I couldn't see leaving a bitty alone like that,then there is the fact that in the mornings before my coffee i have the alertness of a 1950’s Zombie, i have been known to walk into walls and go through the motions of my routine in the mornings without even realising i had accomplished them, i worry about what would happen if i wasn't fully awake and a bitty was under foot. . .There is also my singing, which i never noticed i did till after someone pointed it out to me, i sing old songs at random when i'm doing mundane things even if there is already music playing in the background and it's not the same song. I'm not very good in my own opinion. I hadn't even realised i did it that often, then lastly there is my apartment, it isn't that big, two main rooms and a bathroom, all things considered i'm not sure id make a good caretaker, there are times i can barely take care of myself properly,” she frowned thinking of all the things someone who actually had their life together could offer them.

A gravely voice caught her attention, “I can care for the pups while you're at work, as for the mornings, we know how to avoid feet. People out here don't exactly watch where they are stepping. As long as you can create a space i can call my own, the pups are welcome to come in should any noise become too much, however if it's taken this long for someone to point it out, i doubt your voice is that bad. Your apartment should not be a problem either as bittys don't take up much space. We can even make use of areas you can't, such ash behind furniture or under your bed,” Alpha spoke as if he were informing a student on a random topic.

Maddison couldn't help but smile as she was given why each of her worries were unnecessary, “Well you're welcome to come home with me, and if it does turn out i really can't take care of a bitty, or well three i suppose i could always all my Co-worker, she volunteers down at the M.B.P.O shelter, i'm sure if nothing else we could find you a safe and better home.”

“S-so you’ll keep us?” button asked shaking but his one good eye socket looking up at her with a little blue star with in it.

“For as long as you want me to, and so long as i'm in a position i am able to keep you of course.”

She didn't know his eye socket could get so wide, but it also seemed to water, “T-thank you,” he moved so fast she almost didn't see him even leave Stretch's lap as he dashed over to her and hugged the portion of her knee she wasn't sitting on.

“Your welcome,” she said trying not to tear up herself, this little guy was just to sweet, “I assume you both will be joining us?” she smiled to the taller bittys.

Stretch seemed to be staring at a pebble, “i wouldn't want Button to get lonely, so sure,” he shrugged, never looking up at Maddison.

“Ware my pack goes, I go,”Alpha said, “Thank you,” his thanks so soft she barely caught it.

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