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SFW! Hc where Tomas often regresses due to childhood trauma with Kuai Liang as his caregiver ꒰ঌᰔᩚ໒꒱

In the months since I’ve posted , I’ve gotten a promotion at work and my partners moved in with me. However recently I’ve lost my house to Hurricane Milton and my partner and I have had to move to different houses to couch surf until we are back on our feet.

I’ve been beyond stressed and lately that’s been manifesting in some very *little* thoughts. And seeing as I’m sharing a room with my mother that’s not a problem I can solve the normal way. Thankfully I was able to salvage my custom Baymax pacifier (which is my pride and joy) so not everything is lost.

Little!Kung Lao seeing a butterfly (read my Little Raiden and Little!Kung Lao HCs for context). Paci and no Paci versions. (Yes ik i only signed one, I’m too tired to do the other)

Dialogue:

Little!Raiden and Little!Kung Lao with CG!Liu Kang// MK1 Agere

TW: Mentions of Canon typical violence

This is my first post so it’s not gonna be the best and obviously ooc but the brain worms were calling to me

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Backstory (Pretty long, sorry)

•Liu Kang first learned about their regression when Kung Lao returned from his mission in outworld with Johnny and Kenshi

•He and Raiden had walked to the infirmary where Kung Lao was getting checked over by healers

•There was a slight commotion in the room as they entered the room, Kung Lao cowering in the corner of the room, his knees tucked into his chest and his face his hands

•The healers tried to coerce him out of the corner as he sobbed, crying out whenever someone touched him

•Raiden knew exactly what was happening, whispering a sad, “Lao…”

•As soon as he heard his nickname, Kung Lao shot from his spot in the corner into Raidens arms, crying into Raidens shoulders crying for “Rai”

•Liu Kang and the healers stood there, dumbfounded. Raiden gave him a pleading look which Liu Kang responded to by asking for the healers to leave, agreeing to do the check up himself

•As Kung Lao calmed himself, Raiden led him to the cot in the middle of the room, allowing him to crawl into Raidens lap, wrapping his arms around his shoulders

•Raiden began explaining everything to Liu Kang. What age regression is, how they were both regressors, how they were the only ones who knew about, and that they took care of each other.

•”Something on the mission must have really set him off. I’ve never seen him this inconsolable and…small”

•As Liu Kang processed this information, Kung Laos thumb slowly found his way to his mouth

•Raiden slowly rubbed his best friends back to comfort him. Through his remaining tears, Kung Lao told them about what he had seen on the mission, Kenshi being blinded, the soul stealers, and worst of all, the horrors of Shang Tsungs Laboratory. At least, he told them the best a distraught toddler could

•Liu Kang eventually migrated to the cot next to the pair as he listened to Kung Lao

• While out of his element, Liu Kang took the time to speak: “That must have been scary, little one. But your safe now at the Academy. Both of you .”

•Lui Kang was careful with his words, but felt at ease when Raiden gave him a smile and nod. Liu Kang reached out to put an hand on Kung Laos shoulder

•Kung Lao, looked up from Raidens shoulder, but did not move away. Instead, he let out a small sigh and closed his eyes, feeling tired

•The trio stayed like that for a while, until sniffles turned into soft snores

•Raiden laid Kung Lao on the bed, covering him with a blanket

•Raiden and Liu Kang stood and headed towards the door, Raiden speaking: “I’ll watch him for now. Thank you for your understanding Lord Liu Kang. I just ask that you do not speak of this to anyone. This is important to him. To me. We handle our stress in this way. I just…would really like to keep this between us”

•Liu Kang listened intently, then put his hand on Raidens shoulder: “This is between us, Raiden. I understand that healing comes in many different forms. And if either of you need help or to be…taken care of, I am always here to help”

•While Liu Kang now understood some things about 2 of his champions he didn’t before, he wasn’t officially their caregiver

•That changed after the defeat of Titan Shang Tsung

•A knock on his personal quarters alerted him at this strange hour. It couldn’t be earlier than 1 A.M. and he never got visitors this late unless something was very wrong

•He opened the door to see a distraught Kung Lao, looking extremely worried, with a similarly upset Raiden tucked under his arm, clinging on to his shirt

•Kung Lao gave him a pleading look, speaking with a strained voice: “He’s little. He dropped a little while ago and I’m close to dropping too and I thought coming here would be bes-“

•Liu Kang cut him off by lifting Raiden into his arms and on his hip, using the other arm to wrap around Kung Laos shoulders, pulling him in the room and shutting the door behind him

•Liu Kang led them to the large bed, resting all of them in the headboard. He murmured words soft words of comfort to both of the sniffling Littles. He would figure out what upset them so much later. Right now, calming them down was his priority.

•Liu Kang had one Little tucked under each arm, softly rubbing there backs as their breathing slowed. His words were soft: “It’s ok now, sweet things. You have nothing to worry about anymore. Your safe here.”

•It wasn’t until Raiden softly murmured “Dada” that something shifted in Liu Kang. The need to protect was lit, and he felt prepared to do what he needed to in order to ensure their comfort and safety. They had entrusted him with something so precious and special and fragile. They put there most vulnerable selves in his hands. And he was damn sure gonna see to it that they knew and felt that love and care

•After that, coming to Liu Kang felt natural. It was a safe space for Kung Lao and Raiden. Eventually, Liu Kang adopted the names ‘Daddy’ and ‘Dada’. Their little gear had migrated to his room. That was when they all knew and felt that not only was Liu Kang A caregiver but THEIR caregiver

The actual HCs

•Raiden is easily the softer regressor of the two, easily regressing to very young

•His age range is usually between 1-3, but after particularly hard missions, it can get into the months

•Kung Laos spirited personality brings is age to about 3-6, but like Raiden, certain factors can lower that age to about 2

•Raiden usually spends most of his time regressed in Liu Kangs arms. On his hip, in his lap, and at bed time, being cradled

•Kung Lao has way too much energy for his own good, but he still loves getting cuddles from his CG, especially when he’s sleepy

•When Raiden is on the older end of his age range, he’ll be more inclined to play with Kung Lao, although he rarely is able to keep up

•Kung Lao loves his toy ninjas and his dinosaurs. He doesn’t like sharing with Raiden (which, to be fair, is because the toys usually end up in Raidens mouth) but Lui Kang always tells him too

•Raidens age usually make it hard for him to speak properly. The most he says is usually Dada, Baba and Lao (even though it sounds more like Ow)

•Kung Laos hat and Raidens amulet are put away AT ALL TIMES while regressed

•After many accidents, Raiden was out in diapers and Kung Lao (sometimes) where’s pull ups - he was not happy about it

•What most don’t know is that the back of Liu Kangs quarters lead to a secret entrance to the gardens. During times when nobody is supposed to be there, he’ll let his Littles play

•Kung Lao loves running around and trying to catch the butterflies

•Raiden mostly sits on his blanket and giggles when the butterflies land on his face

•These are Liu Kangs favorite moments

•After a year of taking care of his boys, he got them gifts

•Raiden got a special pacifier, a couple onesies, some wooden blocks and a story book

•Kung Lao got a pair of overalls, some shorts, a couple of awesome shirts, a Johnny Cage doll (please don’t tell Johnny) and new net to catch butterflies

•Liu Kang also put a pacifier in there for him but he doesn’t want to talk about it

•Bed time is gentle. The boys get baths, one after another. Usually Raiden gets his bath and bedtime story while Kung Laos playing one last time before bed

•Raidens bath is soft and sweet. He only lightly splashes around, giggling softly. He’ll hold the bath toys up to Liu Kang, wait for him to tell him what it is, and pick up another

•Raiden has a special bath time pacifier that wraps around his neck like a lanyard. Liu Kang has lost too many pacifiers without it

•Raidens eyes usually start to grow heavy while Liu Kang is rinsing his hair

•Once Raiden is dried and dressed, Liu Kang gives him a bottle. These moments are quiet, Raiden cradled in his arms on a rocking chair*, softly drinking the milk

•Liu Kang holds a book in one hand, softly reading to the baby. By the time the book is finished, the bottle is empty and Raidens almost asleep

•Liu Kang gently burps him and lays him down. Giving him a small forehead kiss, he leaves to start Kung Laos bath

•Bath time with his older little is VERY different

•Water is splashed and bubbles are everywher

•Kung Lao loves to race his little boats with Liu Kang (he wins every time)

•Kung Lao is much more fussy about letting Liu Kang clean him, trying to dodge the wash cloth (he loses every time)

•Eventually, like Raiden, Kung Lao is too tired to put up much of a fuss, allowing Liu Kang to quickly finish up the bath and get him dried and clothed

•Typically, Kung Lao likes his story directly from his bed, though he does like to be tucked under Liu Kangs arm

•Kung Lao ask a lot of questions during the story, which Liu Kang happily answers

•As he slowly falls asleep, Liu Kangs rubs his back softly with his free hand. At the end of the story, Kung Lao is softly snoring and Liu Kang gives him a small forehead kiss

•As Liu Kang rises from the bed, he looks at his two babies a smiles softly