Jennette's Twin Brother (WMMAP fanfiction)

👑10. Flesh and Blood👑

The next moment Therionne opened his eyes, they were already standing on a roof above a busy night market full of people enjoying some sort of festival.

Anastacius fixed an eye towards him, changing his appearance to the same black hair and eyes that he's currently in. It didn't change even one bit of the baby's cuteness at all.

The mesmerized daze with those twinkling big eyes didn't lose as he grasped into the man's clothes, trembling with both cold and excitement. Both cheeks and nose started to turn red.

Seeing that he was still in his nightgown, the man immediately got his clothes changed into thicker ones with a bonnet and small gloves all of which were dyed in sky blue.

The baby's eyes looked at his dad with shy expectations. "Can we see, please?" He asked.

The man didn't say anything more and simply put his son to sit on his shoulders as the two got down.

Ther swallowed with great anticipation as he looked around with big bright eyes.

This place, this world...

What is this?

Therionne had always imagined a street surrounded by large buildings, skyscrapers and lots of running cars. He even dreamed of running on the side of the beach, and the waves brushing through his small feet. He was confused for a while from the big difference.

However, he never imagined something this far. Although not as wild as his imagination can be, this is fine too. He gets to go out with his dad and he can also smell the breeze. Everything smells nice.

Anastacius carried him to the plaza, exactly on the fountain side where they saw the street performers juggling three apples in his hand with a smile. The boy who was sitting above his shoulder turned stiff and grasped to his hair tightly. Therionne seemed to be having fun, which is a good thing.

The baby sat on his father's shoulders and enjoyed his time. He pointed to different stalls until they sat on a bench to rest.

Anastacius handed over a cup of fruit juice to his son. Seeing the happiness in those eyes, his lips couldn't help bit quiver. He never thought such a weak thing could actually change his mood like this to a positive note.

The evening was ripe and the fire were lit beautifully in the square. Several performers took the stage and crowds began to gather once more to enjoy this entertainment. Therionne, who sat on top of his father's shoulders was the tallest in the crowd, watching the performance like a little ViP.

With bright crescent eyes watching happily, his soft giggles tickled the listener's heart.

"Oh, my." Some people couldn't help but be fond of Therionne's lovely energy as he clapped and cheered for the performers generously. He exuded such brightness that people can feel a punch of cotton lingering through the heart.

The light blonde hair and rosy white cheeks looked so tender and sweet that one might wish to caress, bite and pinch.

A beautiful child with an outstanding face value of a dad is already eye catching for single ladies around. Those who wished to approach already had their eyes set to pursue and ask the gentleman's name after this show, but before anyone could, the father and son vanished.

Catering to all the things the child wanted to do rewarded Therionne the best goodnight sleep of his life. For the very first time, his dad patiently hugged him carefully and let him see the world. Now that his eyes were closed, his small body became even more feeble and delicate. A smile etched to his small thin lips and his breathing stagnated too.

The two returned to Zircon palace quietly only to face a giant brother lion before them. Sitting at the side of the bed, Shiva stared at Anastacius with sharp nocturnal eyes. The former emperor also stood cautiously almost forming up magic from his free hand when he noticed that he wasn't alone. A total of five lions stood before him, staring but with no intention to attack but stared at the baby in his arms.

The biggest Lion Shiva moved his head, placed one big paw on the side of the bed indicating that Anastacius put the baby back on the soft cushion. So he did while the lioness grabbed the blanket with its mouth and covered the boy up to his neck.

Seeing the peacefully asleep baby, the lions also settled around him, curled on their respective corners to sleep. Seeing this sight, Anastacius also withdraw. He felt a sudden splitting headache attacking his temples. Feeling uncomfortable, he decided to teleport away.

.

The following days, his dad never visited again. The boy was a little heartbroken but due to the adult's interference and amazing ways to coax a child, Therionne had been distracted and happy.

With the guidance of Athanasia, he was once again slowly compromising with the lions. Slowly until the little boy finally climbed at Shiva's back once again with a smile on his soft cheeks.

The Lions were finally back to being playful once more as their baby brother began to enjoy their company. He rode on Shiva's back like a little knight. His small hands holding to its mighty thick mane to secure himself from falling. Shiva was also careful himself, slowly walking step by step to the direction the child wanted to go.

But for a child like Therionne, it felt like he was riding a mighty steed in a very quick and cool way. It was very fun.

He had a proud smile etched out of his lips while Athanasia was praising his 'mightyness'. The boy giggled and hug the big lion, while Shiva stood tall and the lion tail waved happily like a puppy. 

"He seems to be doing well." The doctor fixed his glasses and observed the boy.

In front of him was Claude who was watching the child unconsciously. It seems that he is doing well. But that can only be confirmed if he goes back to his real age. 

"It really looks like him. So unsightly." He mumbled.

Hearing this, the doctor became a bit nervous. As old as he is, he had been serving the royal family from Claude's father, then to the reign of the former emperor Anastacius. So of course, he knew who this person was talking about. Therionne is a 7 out of 10 imitation of his father at that age...

But since your majesty also looks like the former emperor, aren't you insulting yourself as well?

The doctor did not say it out loud for fear of his head flying the next second. They only watched the two royal princess and prince have their fun.

Because of so much fun, Therionne fainted.

The doctor went to check, gave him oxygen and let him lay back to his room. Other doctors observed him while he was asleep only leaving after the sunset.

In the middle of the night, Anastacius once again appeared. Sitting on the side of the bed and looking out the window seeing the full moon glowing. After a long day, he was also tired but he couldn't help but coming here to see how this small thing is doing. He specially liked to pinch Ther's cheek which was tender but would stop when he noticed that the boy was uncomfortable.

The lions somewhat didn't care. Probably because he didn't have any intent to hurt. He was only lead by curiosity and the fact that he has the same scent as the lions' little brother made them somehow tame.

Only when Anastacius felt his headache come will he immediately leave the room for some reason.