26. Chapter 26

Chapter 26: If You Want Forgiveness…

Disclaimer: I do not own Loud House or any form of media related to it, it is rightfully owned by its respective companies or owners.

AN: Sorry if I was gone. But I'm here. Hope I didn't keep you all waiting. That last chapter was quite a doozy one. Ronnie Anne has a baby!? The scandal! I mean, you would think Ronnie Anne and others would move on from Lincoln's disappearance. It would take time but still. His family kind of moved on. So yeah, that baby is Ronnie's. How and why you'll have to wait and see. I mean if Lincoln could start a family then you would think his friends would too. Who the father is… you'll have to wait. Also I'm trying to make longer chapters. But it's difficult. Don't worry I'll keep trying. Before we start, expect a bit of foul language. Most likely from our favorite tomboy, other than Lynn. And something else… nothing naughty. But… yeah. This is still a rated T story, alright. Also, whatever is said and done. I'm still deciding pairings for Lincoln. So, whatever happens don't get the wrong idea. Now… with that out of the way. ON WITH THE CHAPTER! Enjoy!

"This… was a bad idea." Lincoln whispered to himself with a remorseful expression. "I shouldn't have came here."

And with a heavy heart, Lincoln began to walk away from the door. His resolve to find out what happened to Ronnie Anne was replaced with fear and reluctance. However as he was leaving Lincoln heard a door opening behind him.

"Hello, can I help you?"

Lincoln immediately stopped dead in his tracks because that voice sounded familiar. Very familiar. With a small gulp, Lincoln prepared himself. Then with a bit of hesitation, he turned around.

And what he saw took his breath away.

Lincoln saw a beautiful woman, with dark skin and flawless long black hair that was tied up into a ponytail that. She was close to Lori's height. But appeared to be around Lincoln's age. She wore a casual dark purple shirt that was worn over by an open light purple hoodie. She also had on a purple skirt with black leggings. Lastly she had on some stylish black and light purple shoes. But that wasn't all that shocked Lincoln.

What shocked him more was that the woman was carrying a baby in her arms! Who looked no more older than Lily. Lincoln could tell the baby was the woman's and was a boy. Mainly because of the way the baby looked and the eyes. Eyes he knew very well. Because the mother shared the very same eyes. Eyes that he knew very well.

The woman gasped in shock as she looked closely at Lincoln. Who didn't know what to do.

"Lincoln… is that you?" The woman asked in a low and shaky tone.

Lincoln took a deep breath before answering.

"Yeah… it's me Ronnie… it's me."

A Few Minutes Later, In The Santiago House

The air was tense, and awkward. More awkward than tense. For Lincoln anyways. Who wouldn't be? Given his situation.

Lincoln could only sigh as he took a look around the living room he was in. It almost looked exactly the same. Same furniture, same pictures and same sofa. Something Lincoln was currently sitting on, while he waited for Ronnie Anne. Who was in her room trying to place her son asleep. Something that Lincoln still couldn't get over.

Though to fair, most wouldn't believe he had a kid himself.

"This was probably a bad idea." Lincoln whispered to himself with a light frown.

After his shocking reunion with Ronnie Anne. The fiery tomboy asked for him to come inside. Which he did, since he didn't know what else to do. He didn't want to be rude and make Ronnie sad or worse, angry.

Something he remembered quite fondly.

"Hey…"

Lincoln looked to where the living room and hallway of the house met. And he saw Ronnie Anne. Looking at him awkwardly.

"Hey…" Lincoln greeted back in a rather nervous tone.

Things grew quiet once again, and of course remained awkward.

Eventually though Ronnie Anne grew enough courage to walk to a brown leather chair that Lincoln was facing. And took a much needed seat. She still seemed nervous. The feeling was mutual. But, Lincoln came here to talk and find out what happened to Ronnie Anne since he's been gone. Which was going to be a very awkward talk.

But a rather needed one.

"So…" Lincoln tried to begin, but hesitated at first. Eventually he continued though. "How have you been?"

Ronnie Anne looked shocked. That quickly turned into anger.

"That's it? That's all you've got to say!?" Ronnie Anne harshly asked in a somewhat loud tone. That made Lincoln sigh. "You've been gone for 9 years, and that's all you've got to say!?"

Lincoln knew this was going to happen. His suspicions were only more confirmed when he saw Ronnie Anne take her son in the next room. She didn't want to scare the poor little guy when her temper would get the best of her. An unfortunate thing Ronnie usually let get the best out of her. Still though, Lincoln was getting tired of this real quick. He's already been through it enough with his own family. He didn't need this from his old best friend/girlfriend. He also didn't want to let his ass get kicked again. Least of all get hit in the lower regions.

"What do you want me to say?" Lincoln asked in a somewhat tired and annoyed tone. That shocked Ronnie Anne at first, but eventually only made her more angry. "Because we both know this only going to end badly. You're still gonna be pissed, and I'm probably going to end up with a bloody nose or worse."

That was all Ronnie Anne could stand. She quickly stood up and marched her way to Lincoln. Who got up in return. Fully prepared for what comes next.

"Hijo de tu puta madre!" Ronnie Anne exclaimed loudly in Spanish as she took a swing at Lincoln. Who shockingly caught it! Which only got Ronnie Anne more angry. "Let me go, you no good bastard!"

"Not until you calm down." Lincoln said in a low and calm tone. She of course didn't calm down at all. In fact she only got more mad. "And can we watch the language please?"

Ronnie Anne grunted out in anger as she tried to punch Lincoln with her other free fist. Which he unexpectedly catch as well with his free hand! This only got Ronnie Anne more angry. So, she did the next best thing she could think of.

She immediately tried to knee him in the family jewels! But this time Lincoln was prepared. He quickly blocked her knee with his, so all she hit was his knee. It hurt of course, for the both of them. But the both of them have been though worse.

"Nice try."

Ronnie Anne was shocked Lincoln's well timed block. However that didn't stop her trying her best to struggle out of his grip. Which was quite strong.

"God! Why do you got to be such a pain!?" Lincoln growled out as he kept his grip on your Ronnie Anne. And that was proving to be difficult. Since Ronnie Anne looked a lot stronger than she looked. Her temper sure hasn't approved either. "I'm here now! I'm back! What do you want from me Ronnie!?"

All of a sudden Ronnie Anne stopped struggling.

Which shocked our pale haired hero. Who suddenly felt a bit wet around his chest. When he took a look down, shock was an understatement. Lincoln saw Ronnie Anne, one of the most toughest people he's ever met. Silently crying onto his chest.

"Why… why did you leave you bastard?" Ronnie Anne whimpered out with a light sob. Her face still pressed against Lincoln's chest. Who didn't know what to do. So, he listened. "You said you'd wait for me…"

This caused Lincoln to flinch. But he remained calm. That only furthered Ronnie Anne's sadness and anger.

"You said you'd wait for me you bastard!" Ronnie Anne shouted out at Lincoln right in his face. "You promised!"

Lincoln remained quiet for the longest time. He barely moved a muscle. All he did was look down at Ronnie Anne's face and the look she gave him. She was angry and sad. But more angry then anything. Lincoln didn't know why, but every time he saw Ronnie Anne angry. He always found it cute. Especially her eyes. But they were more gorgeous than cute.

The Ronnie Anne he left was cute. The Ronnie Anne he was staring at right now, was beautiful. Gone was the cute and rough tomboy he once knew. Now all he saw was a gorgeous and tough woman, who could very well kick his ass. Just like the rest of the people he's fallen for.

Ronnie Anne of course felt the same.

Even though she was running on pure anger, and a bit of sadness. She couldn't believe how handsome Lincoln had gotten. When they were kids, she only found him cute. In a dorky kind of way. He was a bit of a wuss back then. Something she grew to love about him.

Now, all Ronnie Anne saw was a handsome and strong man.

Eventually everything stopped around them. Like time had frozen or slowed down. Both Lincoln and Ronnie Anne were lost in each other's eyes. Before long, Lincoln let go of Ronnie Anne's hands. Who didn't try to attack Lincoln in any way. She only stared into his eyes, just as he did with her.

As time went by, Lincoln slowly brought his hand up to Ronnie Anne's face. That made her gasp slightly when she felt his touch. But she didn't stop him. Eventually Lincoln gently stroked her cheek that caused her to slightly blush. It only got worse when Lincoln gently used his thumb to lightly touch her lips.

Lincoln then did what only felt right, even though it was probably wrong.

He got close and gave her a kiss. That made her gasp. But she didn't fight it, instead she gave in and deepen the kiss. It was hot and familiar feeling they both had forgotten for a time. Soon both of them began to act on instinct.

Lincoln continued to deepen the kiss just like Ronnie Anne, he moved his hands down to her hips and brought her closer. She responded by wrapping her arms around his neck to bring him even more closer to her level. Time didn't matter to them, all that matter was right now.

Eventually though they had to stop.

Both of them stopped kissing to breath. And boy did they have to.

Lincoln and Ronnie Anne were panting a little for breath. Both of them were still holding onto each other tightly. They felt hot. Being so close to get with their bodies practically grinding against each other didn't help a lot either but they didn't care. Lincoln then slowly muzzled his nose and mouth against Ronnie Anne's neck. That made her softy moan out in pleasure.

Feeling Lincoln's warm breath against her skin made her tingle. And she wanted more.

Ronnie Anne was following what felt right. She softy brought her hands under Lincoln's shirt and began to feel him up. She was shocked to feel his abs and muscles. Lincoln really had changed, in more ways then one. In response Lincoln hands began to travel down below Ronnie Anne's hips. Soon he made it to his destination. But before he could act, he quickly realized what he was doing.

And that this was wrong.

He wasn't a teenager anymore, experimenting his love life. He was a grown man, making out and feeling up his old best friend/girlfriend. Who was a mother now! And possibly involved with her son's father. Who was sleeping in the next room for god sakes. This was wrong, he knew that. But there was another reason why this felt wrong.

Lincoln still couldn't let go of his family, Suki and his daughter.

Lincoln began to whimper silently as he stopped. That made Ronnie Anne stop to look at Lincoln in surprise and worry. That changed when she felt his lips touch his. But she also felt something else. Something wet. When she look she saw Lincoln crying.

"Lincoln… what's wrong?" Ronnie Anne asked in concern. A completely opposite feeling she felt a few minutes ago. "Come on, talk to me. Please?"

Lincoln couldn't fight it any longer. He couldn't lie to Ronnie Anne, not again. He wanted to come clean. And so, he did it.

"Ronnie… I need to tell you something."

Meanwhile At The Loud House

It was a pretty average day at the Loud House. Lola and Lana were fighting over something trivial in their room. Thankfully their dad was there to calm things down. Lisa was busy working on her experiments. Leni was in her room texting her friends. She finally had some alone time in her room and he wasn't going to waste. She was also planning something special with Lincoln. But that's a tale for another day.

Luan was in the living room watching TV with Lily, who was happy as can be. They were also joined by a few of their pets. Charles, Cliff, Geo and Walt. The matriarch of the Loud Family was packing up early for their family trip. Which was in a two days. The rest of the Loud Family, were busy... dealing with some heavy stuff. That involved their big brother.

Lynn was in Lincoln's room, something he forgot to lock up before he left. Where the young tomboy was finding a lot more about her brother than she originally thought.

Meanwhile, Luna was having a serious conversation with Lucy.

Both of whom were in Lucy's room. With the door locked up for their talk. Lucy was sitting on her bed legs crossed Indian style. While Luna was sitting the opposite of her on Lynn's bed. She looked stressed. Like something has been eating her for a while.

"So, what is you want talk about?" Lucy asked in her usual tone of voice. Though she was kind of worried for Luna. Lucy knew something was wrong. "If this about the upcoming family trip then-"

Unfortunately before Lucy could finish Luna cut her off.

"I… overheard you and Lincoln. I know everything sis."

That instantly made Lucy freeze up. Her usual stoic demeanor was soon replaced with shock. But that quickly turned in a cold and slightly annoyed frown. Which made Luna kind of nervous.

"You know, it's rude to eavesdrop on people… sis." Lucy coldly said with a mild glare that Luna didn't see. But the young rocker girl surely felt it. "What are you going to do? Tell mom? Tell the rest of the family? All because you holding a grudge against Lincoln?"

Luna lowered her head a little, to hide the look of hurt on her face.

"Lincoln is… your brother. He's my brother. He's sorry for what happened, and he's suffered a lot already." Lucy began to say with a saddened tone and look. Even though they've only known each for week at best. Lucy was starting to get to know more about him, and she liked him a lot. He was kind, caring and misunderstood. The last she wanted was to cause him more suffering. "Whatever you plan to do, please. Please don't cause him any more suffering Luna."

Lucy started to hearing what seemed to be like someone crying. She looked to see that Luna was crying. The young goth girl didn't really see her crying, because she still had her head lowered. But she did see tears slowly fall down unto the floor. Luna couldn't take it anymore.

"I don't know w-what to do Lucy?" Luna whimpered out with a sob as she tried to calm herself down. Unfortunately she couldn't. "I hate him, I really hate him for leaving us. For leaving me! But… I can't help but feel sorry for him. I… want to do something to help. Why though!?"

A long tense silence followed. The only thing that was heard was Luna's crying. Lucy was at a lost. She didn't know what to do. She was expecting Luna to run off and tell everyone Lincoln's past. But she didn't. Because she was conflicted on what she should do.

"I wanted him… to suffer like I did when he left. To feel the same way I felt when he left. But… he's already going through something worse than anything I can imagine." Luna sobbed out. She then looked up at Lucy and gave her a rather miserable expression That made Lucy feel terrible. "I want to help him, but I can't forgive him."

"What am I supposed to do?"

Luna then brought her hands over her eyes as she began to cry even more. Lucy, she didn't know what to do. She was never good at this kind of stuff. Comforting and making people better. All her life she's been the opposite. But Lucy wanted to help her sister. She just didn't know how.

Eventually the young goth finally figured out what to do.

Lucy hopped off her bed and walked over to Luna. Who was still crying. Which meant she didn't notice Lucy take a seat next to her. However, Luna feel something. Like someone was hugging her. She stopped crying and look down to see Lucy hugging her!

Luna was shocked, this was the last thing she expected from Lucy. She never hugged anyone, and when she did it was rare.

"I know this sucks Luna." Lucy soft told Luna as she kept hugging her. "But whatever it's worth. I'm here."

At that point, Luna didn't know how to feel. Shock, yes. But she also felt something else. An odd feeling she rarely felt these days. She felt… good. Like all the sadness and stress were lifted off her shoulders.

"You don't have to forgive Lincoln. What happened to you guys I probably wouldn't want to forgive him either." Lucy admitted with a sad smile. "But, give him a chance Luna. He's already lost so much. Please?"

Luna was hesitant. Who wouldn't. She didn't want to forgive Lincoln. After all she's been through. It was only natural. Still though, after hearing what Lincoln had been through. She wanted to talk to him, ask him questions. To help him out. But… she could try.

Lucy suddenly felt two arms wrap around her to bring her into a hug. She looked up to see Luna had stop crying, and was smiling. Tears of course were still present on her face. Her eyes were slightly red from all the crying. Yet she still smiled.

"Thanks Lucy." Luna softy said still smiling as she wiped away any stray tears. "I still hate him. But… I hate him a bit less now."

That was what Lucy wanted to hear, it only got better when Luna continued.

"And I… want to give him a chance." Luna stated with a bit of hesitation and fear. But she quickly brushed it off. And kept on smiling. "But just one, and if he messes that up. I'm gone. Alright?"

Lucy nodded, that's all she wanted.

Eventually they stopped hugging, then things got a bit awkward again. Both of them didn't know what to do next. So, Lucy did the only thing she could think of at that moment.

"You want to go watch some TV?"

Luna was surprised by her sisters random and odd question. She eventually shrugged and smiled.

"Sure."

At that moment. Lucy smiled once again, that made Luna happy. Even though she and Lucy were never that close at they should be. It was nice to see her smile. Being gloomy all the time wasn't always a good thing.

Lucy was the first to get off the bed to head towards the door. With Luna close behind. Finally both had reach the door and opened it. And they walked out, together.

While things weren't exactly back to normal, not like they were before. But, things were looking up. Luna was ready to give Lincoln a chance. Lucy of course was happy to help. Still though, the young goth girl had a feeling things were only going to get more complicated.

'This family sometimes…' Lucy thought with a sigh, however instead of being gloomy like usual. Lucy was happy. 'Still though, it's not that bad.'

And she was right.

While Lucy and Luna were heading down to living room. One of the other Loud sisters was trying to find out more about her big brother's mysterious past. Lynn knew it was wrong, going through her Lincoln's things with out permission. But her stubborn and curious personality got the best out of her. She needed to know more about Lincoln.

"Come on!" Lynn whispered to herself, clearly very annoyed that she hasn't found anything as she rummaged through Lincoln's room. All she found was useless stuff that was there when he left all those years ago. "Man, this sucks!"

Lynn sighed heavily in frustration as she took a seat on Lincoln's bed. It felt strange to be in here, after all this time. She used to avoid this room like the plague. A lot of bad memories. With Lincoln gone, everything felt empty.

She may have only been four at the time. But she remembered how it was when Lincoln left. It was like he took everything with them.

Just thinking about that day made Lynn's heartache.

Lynn decided to lay down on Lincoln bed. It's been so long since she's felt this bed. The last time she was on this bed, was when Lincoln was still here. If she remembered correctly. It was the night before he ran away. When she was having a nightmare.

Flashback, The Night Before Lincoln Ran Away

Lincoln was sleeping, or trying to anyways. It was a long day for him. He was busy preparing his plan. It was hard for him to sell all game system and collectable toys, Manga and comics. But it was for the greater good. Selling his toys, comics and other stuff was difficult considering not a lot of people want those kind of things. Thankfully he was able to sell his stuff to the local nerds and other kids at his school. He got a hefty amount of money.

Selling his video games and game system was easy. Though the pawn shop guy probably screwed him over. At least he has enough now.

He was worried and nervous. Probably more scared than anything. Who wouldn't be. Running away wasn't something anyone could do. And for him it was the most hardest thing he's ever had to do. Seeing Ronnie Anne leave though? That was probably the second thing that was hard for him to go through. It's not easy saying goodbye. For him anyways.

Lincoln's thoughts were suddenly interrupted when he heard knocking coming from his door. Which caught himself completely off guard. Because it was 12:00 in the morning and everyone should be off to bed.

Eventually the knocking stopped when the door opened. To reveal a small 4 year old Lynn, who was in her light red football and soccer pajamas. And she looked frighten.

"Lynn? What are you doing up?" Lincoln asked in a worried and caring tone. He slowly sat up from his bed while shoving his cover aside. Revealing his orange night shirt and matching pants. "What's wrong? Why aren't you asleep?"

"I got a bad dream…" Lynn whimpered out with a sniffle.

Lincoln could only sigh. That was why she wasn't asleep. When most of his sisters had nightmares they would come to him and ask if they could sleep with him. Even Lori still did that. Only rarely though. Seeing no other way out this, Lincoln just sighed and tapped an open space on his bed.

"Come here."

Lynn happily did that and walked over to Lincoln and his bed. She had a bit of trouble at first trying to get on the bed. Considering her small stature. But eventually she did and snuggled up to Lincoln. Who only smiled. He slowly started to cover himself up along with Lynn.

"You alright now?" Lincoln asked with a smile before yawning.

Seeing Lynn nod straight away, Lincoln turned the other way and began to try and go to sleep. But that would have to wait.

"Big brother?"

"Yes?" Lincoln answered with a small sigh, not bothering to turn around. "What is it Lynn?"

The little 4 year old was hesitant ant first. But when Lincoln decided to turn around to see what's wrong. Lynn finally spoke.

"You… will always be my big brother. Right?"

Lincoln was shocked. He wasn't expecting that.

"Of course kid." Lincoln replied still reeling from Lynn shocking question. "Why would you ask that?"

Lynn once again grew hesitant.

"Come on Lynn, talk to me."

Eventually Lynn gave it and finally answered.

"I got a really bad dream that… you weren't there anymore." Lynn whimpered out with another sniffle as she began to hold onto Lincoln. Like he was going to disappear if she didn't. "You won't ever leave… right big brother?"

Lincoln grew quiet, Lynn couldn't really get a good look at his expression because of the dark. Suddenly she felt an arm wrap over her and bring her closer to Lincoln.

"I'm not going anywhere… and don't you ever think otherwise." Lincoln stated with a soft and caring tone. "Alright?"

Lynn didn't say a word, she only smiled and nodded. All her worry and fear went away. She felt safe in her brother's arms. Her big brother who would always be there for her. Unfortunately… that wasn't true.

As time went by Lynn slowly closed her eyes and went to sleep. Blissfully unaware of the look on Lincoln's face.

A look of sorrow and regret.

"I'm sorry." Lincoln whispered to the sleeping Lynn. He then held onto her tightly. Probably for the last time. He didn't want to leave his family, his sisters and Lynn. But he needed to… for them. "I'm so sorry.

Flashback End

Lynn was silent and emotionless. She tightly held onto Lincoln's bed sheets.

Lincoln lied to her, and for a long time she hated him for that. He lied, he wasn't there for her when she needed him. He wasn't there for her first soccer game. Not there to congratulate her when her team won. He wasn't there for to comfort her when her team lost. Not there when she scraped her knee or when she took her training wheels off her bike. Lincoln was never there.

Lynn could hate him still, just like Luna and Lori. But she could bring herself to do it. She loved Lincoln… more than anything. When he left… she was never the same. She felt lost. Just like the rest of her sisters. Lincoln was always there for them. For her. And then one day he was gone.

And even though he didn't take much with him when he did. It felt like he took everything.

But he was backed now. And for Lynn, that's all that mattered.

"Well, guess I should probably leave before he gets back." Lynn said in a deflated and somber tone. But that quickly changed into a happy and devious smile. "Hopefully he gets home quick, so I can put my plan in action."

Lynn then started to get of Lincoln's bed. But as she was doing that, she noticed something she had completely overlooked. And that was Lincoln's backpack. Which was laying on his desk. Completely in the open.

The young tomboy had a choice to make. Should she leave like nothing ever happened? Or should she do what she came in here to do?

It was a tough call to make, but her curious nature got the best of her.

Lynn slowly got up from the bed and walked over to Lincoln's desk. She was hesitant of course. What if Lincoln found out she was rummaging through his room without permission. The last thing she wanted was to get Lincoln mad at her. Or worse, make him leave again.

"Come on, you can do this." Lynn harshly told herself with a frustrated frown. "You can do this!"

As time went by, Lynn finally grabbed the backpack. Before unzipping the pack. She took a deep breath to prepare herself. There was no telling what she was going to find in this back.

Just as Lynn was about to unzip the backpack. She stopped, completely frozen. She couldn't do this. Lincoln was her brother. And this was wrong.

Whatever Lincoln did before he came was home was his business. She didn't have the right to dig through his private stuff. Least of all his backpack. As much she wanted to find out more about Lincoln. This wasn't the right way.

Lynn sighed heavily. She was going to have to do the right thing. With out hesitation Lynn threw the backpack on the desk. Unfortunately Lynn had forgotten to completely zip up the backpack. And so something had fallen out of the pack when Lynn threw had it.

"Aw crap." Lynn groaned out as she walked over to get the thing that had fallen out. But as she bent down to try and pick it up. She was shocked to the core by what she saw. "What…?"

The tomboy was hesitant. But eventually she grew enough courage to pick the item up. As Lynn picked it up, she began to inspect the item very carefully. She didn't know what to make of it. She was confused.

The item was a photo, the photo of Lincoln and Suki.

Things in the Loud House were about to get a lot more difficult. For everyone.

To Be Continued

AN: Sorry if this came out late. But good things come to those who wait. Treat this as a nice holiday gift. So, Lincoln and Ronnie Anne had an… "interesting" reunion. Turns out Luna was the one spying on Lucy and Lincoln. And Lynn has found more about her brother then she could ever dream. Will Lincoln tell Ronnie Anne everything? Including his family he lost? Can Luna finally forgive Lincoln? And what will Lynn do now that she has found an interesting item of Lincoln's past? Only time will tell. Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Especially the cute flashback of little Lynn and Lincoln. Bet you all are wondering who's the father of Ronnie Anne's baby boy. You might find out in the next chapter, but who knows? And before you ask, no. This isn't a Ronniecoln story. I'm still trying to decide on pairings. So hold your horses. That was a little spur of the moment between them. Alright? Now, to remember to leave your suggestions for pairings in a review. Along with your feedback and what else you want to see in the story. Expect the next chapter whenever. Hope you all had a happy holiday! See ya!