Valkyrie and Family 2.155

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Viggo and Tsubaki arrived at Kain's house, on the edge of the Blacksmith District. Isabel, Flora's mother, received them. Tsubaki walked to Viggo's side but didn't hold his hand out of embarrassment at what her mother, a traditional woman, might say. She had caught her attention before, saying that "a woman must go two steps behind her husband. I don't remember raising such a brazen woman." Tsubaki isn't that skipped all the protocols either, but she didn't like to do that kind of thing. In addition, Viggo did not like it either. They preferred to walk shoulder to shoulder and hold hands.

Tsubaki and Viggo went to the kitchen, where they found Flora, Tatsumi and baby Eina sitting at the table. Flora played with Eina, who was sitting in a highchair while Tatsumi read a book in the native language of the land in which her mother grew up.

-Oh, Tatsu, as diligent as ever- Tsubaki said in a good mood.

-Aneue- replied Tatsumi, with dark hair and torn eyes -it's been a while-

-And let me say it- Tsubaki replied with a smile and messed up his hair.

-Tsubaki- Mikoto said, from the table where she prepared food -behave like an adult woman. Don't treat your brother like this-

-Hahaue- Tsubaki said, looking at his mother. Dark hair, torn eyes and dressed in a green kimono.

-Hahaue, it doesn't bother me- Tatsumi said.

-Silence, Tatsumi- Mikoto said in a strict tone -don't correct me-

-I'm sorry, hahaue- Tatsumi replied.

Tsubaki looked at her mother and held her gaze, but in the end, she bent her face. On the way to her mother, Mikoto turned around and stared at her.

Mikoto nodded seeing Tsubaki in good condition and added -you haven't come to see me for a long time-

-I, I was working-

-In that case it's fine- Mikoto replied with a serious expression. She approached Tsubaki and gave a hug -just take care of your health-

-Yes- Tsubaki whispered, giving her mother a hug back.

The two separated, Mikoto looked at Viggo, then at Tsubaki and asked -Don't you think it's a good time to give me a grandson?-

-That- Tsubaki said with an uncomfortable smile -it's a bit early-

-Mikoto- Kain said, entering the kitchen -we talk about not pressuring the child, right?-

Mikoto looked at Kain, with white hair, pointed ears and blue eyes -but danna-sama, Tsubaki is already an adult woman. If she has a husband, it should be the right thing to do-

-They will decide- Kain said, walking to Mikoto, stopped next to her and hugged her from the side. Then he looked at Tsubaki and said -It's good to see that you're alive, brat. I was already worried-

-Shishihue- Tsubaki said, showing a smile -I was just working in my blacksmith shop. Lady Hephaestus said I was just a step away-

-It is good that you pursue your dream, but do not forget everything you love-

-I know- Tsubaki replied and gave Kain a tight hug.

-However, your mother is right, when are they going to give us a grandson?-

-You too- said Tsubaki, turning away from Kain and showing a smile that wasn't.

-Everything in its own time- Viggo added, walking, and standing next to Tsubaki. She looked at him, took his hand and nodded. They both looked at Kain and Mikoto while the rest looked at them.

-Give me a few minutes- said Mikoto -I'm a little short of having the food ready-

-Let me help you- Tsubaki said.

-You're the guest, you can't-

-Don't be stubborn- said Tsubaki and Mikoto punished her with a slap on the head. Tsubaki stroked her head and replied -old witch, doing what you want-

-I'm your mother, don't correct me-

-Whatever you say, I will do what I want-

-Do what you want-

Viggo and Kain stared at the mother and daughter, side by side. The only difference was age and that Tsubaki had brown skin.

-Come here boy- Kain said, hugging Viggo and taking him elsewhere.

-Dad, Dad- shouted little Eina from her highchair. Kain looked back and walked to the table. He takes baby Eina and carry her in his arms.

-Dad, Aunt Aina said to stop pampering Eina- protested Flora, sitting next to the highchair. Tatsumi beside her nodded.

Kain made a burlesque smile and asked -Do you tell me? Should I remember who asked me for something the other day and almost started crying?-

-I didn't start crying- replied Flora angry.

Tatsumi let out a sigh and muttered -Dad spoils Flora too much, even though she is old-

-What did you say, Tatsu?!- Flora shouted

-Flora- said Tsubaki and Mikoto at the same time -don't shout at the table- they both looked into each other's eyes, looked away, and snorted at the same time.

-Two things- Kain said, looked at Flora and continued -you are spoiled, even for your age. You are one step away from being an adult. So don't come to correct me for pampering a baby- then look at Tatsumi and continue -you learn to close your mouth. Otherwise, you will always get into trouble, especially with women-

Kain turned his back on them and took Viggo away while carrying Eina in his arms. They walked down the hall to the library. At the same time, Eina in Kain's arms, stretched out her small arms and tried to take Viggo's red hair. The latter took a strand and passed it to Eina in her small hands.

-What does Father want to talk about?- asked Viggo.

-I wanted to see how you were. One does not every day see an eternal archydragon -

-¿Archidragón eterno?-

-Sure- Kain said, stopping in front of the library door, holding Eina with one arm, and opening the door with his other hand. Viggo entered, then Kain and closed the door -dragons are creatures, their shape gives them their status. A dragon can reach eternity when its entire body is covered with hard scales with the strength of rocks. He loses hearing, smell, and sight, but at the same time, he gains immortality. Already at that level it is almost impossible to hurt him. Their scales become so hard that they resist all kinds of magic, except one-

-What magic?- asked Viggo.

Kain stretched out his left hand, pointing to the armchairs. Viggo walked to an armchair, sat down, and Kain sat on the three-body armchair. He sat baby Eina on the couch, and she supported her arms to stand on her feet. She began to move and touch Viggo's hand and then walk back to touch Kain's hand.

-Sunlight- Kain said -so if in the future you want to develop magic, I recommend that you develop sunlight- Viggo nodded by taking a mental note and Kain continued -How have you been? Have you been able to sleep?-

-I...- said Viggo, thought about it a little and nodded afterwards -yes, the first two days were terrible. I woke up several times in the night, but now I'm fine-

-I assumed it- Kain replied -don't worry, I would never let you face something like that if you weren't prepared-

-I know, Father- replied Viggo -it's just that the vision-

-Vision is something that is beyond imagination. The only good thing is that those things die when humanity takes control of the world-

-I understand- said Viggo -What kind of weapon do Kiara order from you? In the end they never told me-

-That's a surprise, but if I'm honest, it's an entertaining weapon- Kain replied with a smile as he recalled his latest work -to all this, you must read this- he raised his right hand with his palm facing the ceiling and extracted a book from his ring. Instantly a book appeared in his hand and the baby Eina who was running touching Viggo's hand and Kain's, stared at her in shock. She brought her small hands to his face and sighed air through her mouth with a look full of amazement. She looked at Kain and then pointed at the book in his hand. Kain let out a laugh, hugged her, and gave her a lot of kisses on her chubby cheeks.

-This is not for babies- Kain said, handing the book to Viggo. Eina stretched out her hands to take the book, but Kain hugged her by the waist. Viggo took the book and Eina stared at it with a frown.

-Don't be angry, Eina- Kain said, lying a kiss on her green hair and pulling out some candy balls from her ring. He stretched them out and Eina stretched out her little hands to take them.

-Father should stop spoiling Eina- Viggo said.

Kain looked at Viggo in a derogatory way and said -You're going to be a father, boy. Tell me the same thing when you have your child in your arms. Then I will take note. Until then, don't tell me how to treat my children-

Eina put a candy in her mouth and tasting its taste, she smiled with a happy expression.

Viggo shook his head and stared at Eina. Then he thought of Semiramis and how close he was about to become a father. It was a strange feeling, a mixture of anticipation and fear.

In the evening, Viggo and Tsubaki left Kain's house. They walked along the sidewalk holding hands as the streetlamps lit up. Adventurers crowded the streets. Some who were returning from the dungeon under the tower of Babel. Others were heading to the East zone, where the entertainment district was.

-Viggo- said Tsubaki

Viggo looked at Tsubaki, beautiful and too thin for the concentration on working in her blacksmith shop. Viggo looked up at the sidewalk ahead -yes?-

-You know, about what hahahue said-

-You don't need to worry- said Viggo -we've already talked about it, there's no rush-

-I'm not in a hurry, it's alone, it's just that I think that after I become a blacksmith master, it might be possible-

-I hope this isn't a trap to devote more time to blacksmithing- Viggo said with a sly smile.

-No, not at all- Tsubaki replied, smiling and deny with the head -it's just that it seems appropriate to me. For mom and me it is important that I become a blacksmith master. It has been her dream and mine. That, now is the most important thing for me-

-I know, I remember you in the father's workshop, fighting with the metals so that at least the swords will be straight, hahahaha-

Tsubaki punched him in the shoulder and said -don't laugh, it was annoying and frustrating. Those swords looked like snakes-

-I'm sorry, well, you know I was always watching you-

-Yes, I was also always looking at you-

They both stopped and held hands. Passers-by passed by. Some saying annoying things like that the sidewalk was not a place to stare at each other. Viggo and Tsubaki ignored them.

-I love you- said Viggo.

-I love you too- replied Tsubaki.

They both brought their faces closer and kissed in a gentle exchange. Then they separated and kept walking. Side by side, holding hands.