Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 43)

Ozzy: *yawns* Huh? * hadn't woken till he was all dry* Wha?

Thrax: *smiles* Hey there, sleepy-head. *coos at him*

Ozzy: *yawns again* daddy... *hugs him and nuzzles *I fell asleep?

Thrax: *nuzzles him* You must have been tired. *kisses him*

Ozzy: *nods* Uh huh. *yawns*

Thrax: *kisses him again and walks back into the living room, sitting back down on the couch*

Ozzy: *rests his head on his shoulder and nuzzles*

Thrax: *gently rubs his back, softly purring to him*

Ozzy: *softly* Daddy?

Thrax: *whispers* Yes angel?

Ozzy: *softly* Can I.. can I talk about momma?

Thrax: *strokes his hair* If you think it'll help, baby.

Ozzy: *softly* when I was fifteen she... started coming into my room...

Thrax: *swallows a lump in his throat as he listened* If you don't wish to talk about it it's okay, baby. *cradles him close*

Ozzy: *softly* She would come in and put her hand on my back while I was asleep. But... When I woke up she'd tell me to go back to sleep and... let mommy have her fun... then she'd pull my pajama bottoms down...

Thrax: *pales at hearing this, his stomach twisting* Oh Ozzy. *hugs him* It's okay now, she gone for good.

Ozzy: *looks up at him and nuzzles, his voice soft* I'm glad for that...

Thrax: *nods* So am I, baby. So am I. *nuzzles him*

Ozzy: *nuzzles, clinging*

Thrax: *holds him close, stroking his hair* I'm here baby and I'll never leave you.

Ozzy: *rests his head on his chest. and dozes but doesn't go t o sleep*

Thrax: *leans back, resting his head against the cushions as he holds Ozzy close with a loving smile*

Ozzy: *takes hold of Thrax's hand and looks at it, squeezing his hand*

Thrax: *massages Ozzy's small hand in his, not wishing for his son to feel uneasy*

Ozzy: *watches Thrax's fingers move, there are times he can fascinate himself for hours just with Thrax's hands*

Thrax: *plants a kiss on Ozzy's head, softly purring*

Ozzy: *takes hold of Thrax's hand and starts to suck on the knuckle*

Thrax: *lightly chuckles* Adorable.

Ozzy: *blushes but won't give up Thrax's knuckle*

Thrax: *gently nuzzles him* Just go ahead baby, there's nothing to be ashamed.

Ozzy: *nuzzles back and snuggles close, sucking on Thrax's knuckle for comfort*

Thrax: *smiles as he lays back allowing Ozzy to suck on his knuckle*

Drix: *comes into the room and smiles* Awww...

Thrax: *eyes widen then turns to Drix* Oh Drix, don't see you there.

Drix: Sorry. Would you like some tea at all?

Thrax: *sits up, cradling Ozzy* Just a little. No milk or sugar.

Drix: *nods and brings in some tea, that's nearly brewed completely* Ozzy would you like some?

Ozzy: *shakes his head, content to cuddle with Thrax*

Thrax: *shifts Ozzy on his lap, picking up a cup of black tea and drinks the warm brew*

Ozzy: *rests his head on his shoulder and cuddles, giving him a kiss on the cheek when he's done with the tea*

Thrax: *sets the empty cup down and wraps his arms round his son, softly nuzzling*

Ozzy: *softly* will you purr for me?

Thrax: *laughs lightly, gently purring*

Ozzy: *smiles* thank you... *cuddles him, soothed and relaxed by the purring*

Thrax: *smiles to him, continuing to purr*

Ozzy: *lets out a soft coo and nuzzles again*

Thrax: *softly chuckles, holding him then turns to Drix* Drix promise me if thing gets out of hand I need you to cut of any contact with us.

Drix: *frowns* But Thrax..

Thrax: Please Drix just promise me this.

Drix: Why do you want me to cut contact with you?

Thrax: *cradles Ozzy close* With the ways things are I think it would be for the best because when they find out they may use you to try to find us no matter how much you deny to tell them.

Drix: *sighs softly*

Thrax: *strokes Ozzy's hair* Drix, I'm asking you this not for me but for Ozzy. Please.

Drix: *softly* alright... for Ozzy...

Thrax: *whispers* Thank you. *gently nuzzles Ozzy*

Ozzy: *nuzzles him back*

Thrax: *sighs, his head reeling with doubt*

Ozzy: *clings to him, hoping that never needs to happen*

Thrax: *hugs Ozzy close* Why is my life such a mess?

Ozzy: *looks up at him* I dunno,, why is mine too? Heh..

Thrax: *holds him close, his mind focused only on his son*

Ozzy: *nuzzles Thrax lightly and kisses him on the cheek, not wanting him to let go*

Thrax: *kisses him back then turns to Drix* Drix, could you possibly pick a newspaper on your way back from work today?

Drix: Sure no problem.

Thrax: I need to keep up with what's happening now and the news broadcast won't give all details.

Drix: That's not a problem. Call Leah too she'll be able to help you in that department as well.

Thrax: Thanks. *sighs* With everything that's happening I guess I'm a little edgy lately.

Drix: That's understandable.

Ozzy: *softly* Yeah me too. *is a little less shy about cuddling Thrax around Drix now and since what happened with his mother... he really doesn't wanna not be in his arms*

Thrax: *gets out his phone and dials Leah* Hello Leah?. . .Yes. . ..I need you to-. . . .What? How?. . . .I see. . . .Can you? .. . .Thank you. . . .Alright, bye. *hangs up* Well mother beat me to the punch.

Ozzy: *looks up at him* What'd she beat you to?

Thrax: She had already called up Leah and asked her about the business that's been going on. *chuckles* Sometimes our connection can really come in handy.

Ozzy: *smiles softly* Grams is awesome...

Thrax: *cuddle him* The best, angel.

Ozzy: must be where you get it.

Thrax: *chuckles* Must be. *nuzzles him*

Ozzy: *nuzzles back and rubs his eyes*

Thrax: Are you feelin' okay, baby?

Ozzy: I'm ok.. Please don't put me down though... *clings to him*

Thrax: Not a chance. *purrs, nuzzling his nose*

Ozzy: *smiles and nuzzles back*

Thrax: *smiles, cuddling him to his chest as he thinks* -I don't how we're going to avoid the public eye but I can't put Ozzy in any risk.-

Ozzy: *pushes his head up under his chin and closes his eyes*

Thrax: *feels his troubles melt away as he holds his son, forgetting the world around them*

Ozzy: *coos softly, something cells do to show contentment as opposed to a purr, though it's usually only seen in younger ones, children*

Thrax: *thinks back to before he met Ozzy, how cold and bitter he was until this young cell came into his life letting out a soft purr as he remembers when the two of them became a real family*

Ozzy: Mmm.. *gives Thrax a little squeeze as he hears the purr, shifting slightly so he can hear the virus' heart beat*

Thrax: *smiles loving at him planting a kiss on Ozzy' head*

Ozzy: *softly murmurs the word 'daddy' against Thrax's chest, his cooing softening as he absorbs the unique warmth Thrax's body gives off, associating the feeling with being loved*

Thrax: *whispers* I'm here, baby. Now and forever. *cradles him close never wishing to let him go just wanting to hold him, to take care of him*

Ozzy: *smiles, squeezing him again and lets out a soft content sigh* mmm.. *softly whispering* I hear your heart...

Thrax: And you know it beats with love for you, my baby boy. *kisses him*

Ozzy: *looks up at him and smiles, tears welling in his eyes and sliding down the outer corners of them down his face*

Thrax: *wipes his tears away* Hey now, what's wrong, angel?

Ozzy: for once... it feels like nothing.. *nuzzles his hand a little, eyes closing, he's emotional at the moment, highly touched by what Thrax said, but is not distressed*

Thrax: *cradles him* You know I'll always be here for you, angel.

Ozzy: *smiles, cuddling*

Drix: *smiles softly and lightly pats Thrax's arm to get his attention*

Thrax: *slightly jumps, his heart missing a beat as he turns to Drix*

Drix: *smiles a bit and mouths 'want a bottle for him?', not wanting to disturb the cooing cell*

Thrax: *nods and mouths 'Thanks' to Drix*

Drix: *nods and heads into the kitchen, returning soon after with a bottle of warmed milk.*

Thrax: *takes it and whispers* Thank you. *slips it gently between Ozzy's lips trying not to disturb him*

Ozzy: had been kind of dozing and only opens his eyes slightly when he feels the nipple slide into his mouth, taking a moment to snuggle up he starts to drink, his entire body going slack as he relaxes*

Thrax: *cradles Ozzy in the crook of his arm as he allows his son to drink*

Ozzy: *drinks the milk, his head resting against his chest*

Thrax: *allows Ozzy to finish, setting the empty bottle down and lifts the young cell to his shoulder, rubbing his back*

Ozzy: *seems more sleepy after the bottle and it doesn't take long for him to conk out.

Thrax: *chuckles* Poor thing. *kisses him, getting to his feet as he walks to the guest room and lays Ozzy on the bed, pulling the cover round his face before sitting down next to the bed*

Drix: *softly from the doorway* You know... That was rare for a cell his age.

Thrax: *looks at him* What was?

Drix: He cooed... a lot.

Thrax: Probably something he never did as a child. *strokes Ozzy's hair*

Drix: Emotionally... He is still a child.. He never really got to mature properly I think... so he's learning with you:

Thrax: *blushes* I do what I can for him.

Drix: You are healing him. And you know something... I think he's healing you too.

Thrax: *smiles and nods* We both need this but some questions about him still occupy my mind.

Drix: Oh?

Thrax: *turns to Ozzy massaging his hand* Well he told me his father left him at a tender age right?

Drix: *nods* Yes...Ozzy barely remembers him.

Thrax: *sighs* After hearing what that woman did to him and what she was capable of I'm starting to think: Did he deliberately leave Ozzy with that tramp or did he lose a battle in order to keep him?

Drix: I don't know.

Thrax: *shakes his head* Even if my hunch is right I don't think I can tell Ozzy my theory.

Drix: *nods a bit*

Thrax: *kisses Ozzy's forehead* Right or not I'm his father now and no one will say other wise.

Drix: What if Ozzy's biological father did want to return to his life.

Thrax: *glares at him* Never. I will never allow him any where near MY son.

Drix: considering how long it's been and the fact that it doesn't seem he's ever tried to make contact with Ozzy.. he hasn't the right

Thrax: *nods and whispers* Got that right.

Chief: *knocks on Drix's door*

Thrax: *ears twitch when he hears the knock, getting up and slightly opens the apartment door* Yes?

Chief: Evening Thrax.

Thrax: *sighs with relief* It's just you chief. *opens the door and looks around* Come in quick.

Chief: *steps in*

Thrax: *closes the door and locks it* *turns to him* Why the sudden visit?

Chief: I wanted to check and see how you two were doing.

Thrax: Ozzy's doing okay but I'm a little on edge at the moment.

Chief: I would imagine so.

Thrax: *bites his lip* With everything that is happening, with everything that is going on I'm frightened not for myself but for Ozzy.

Chief: Well... You have the FPD behind you..

Thrax: But it isn't enough. I'm sorry but I still have a hard time trusting the Immunity Force *whispers* after what happened.

Chief: *nods* I understand. *touches his arm*

Thrax: *covers his eyes, trying to fight back the tears*

Chief: Are you ok?

Thrax: My memories and recent events are still fresh in my mind. All the pain, all the sorrow.

Chief: *nods* I'll do what I can... By the way when Ozzy's ready to come back he has a job.

Thrax: *shakes his head* I'm not entirely sure. He's still pretty weak from what happened to him. *walks back to the guest room and sits next to Ozzy*

Chief: *nods and comes to the room* May I come in.

Thrax: *nods but doesn't look up* Of course. *strokes Ozzy's hair*

Chief: *steps into the room* Is he asleep?

Thrax: *nods* Poor thing. He's exhausted.

Chief: Wow... I've never seen him look so much like.... a kid...

Thrax: *softly chuckles* Something he's developed while living with me.

Chief: *chuckles* Well You've influenced him a lot I think.. at work he's less likely to be impulsive...

Thrax: *chuckles* Well I do my best.

Chief: *chuckles as well* Please keep it up.

Thrax: *nods* I will. *gently strokes Ozzy's hair and kisses him on the forehead*

Chief: *nods*You know.. heh.. If I didn't know better I'd say you'd been his daddy all his life... He might as well be your own flesh and blood.

Thrax: *sighs* Oh how I wish it was true. *smiles at his son* I sometimes dream that I have my wife and son back also counting a few more kids with Ozzy here as our youngest. *softly purrs*

Chief: *smiles*

Thrax: *shakes his head* Kind of foolish of me to think such things.

Chief: Not really.

Thrax: Despite everything that has happened to us we always managed to overcome them some how but recent events are leaving me with doubt.

Chief: Try to keep the faith Thrax. There are more people behind you than against you.. .far more

Thrax: I only hope. The leader of a group supporting those- *grits his teeth* I don't know how to describe them but this guy tried to get Drix to 'help' them hunt us down.

Chief: Bastards...

Thrax: As you know Drix denied but *breaks into sobs* I fear of them returning after what he said.

Chief: *squeezes his shoulder*

Thrax: *hangs his head* My happiness ruined every time I start to feel any joy.

Chief: *continues to squeeze the virus' shoulder, wishing to offer any comfort he can*

Thrax: *strokes Ozzy's hair, whispering* You're all I have left.

Chief: *pats his shoulder again.*

Thrax: *looks up at him with tears in his eyes* Please promise me that they won’t get Ozzy.

Chief: They’ll have to come through me.

Thrax: This nightmare is happening all over again, every event, every attack.

Chief: We won’t let it happen.

Thrax: But can you be sure after all that has happened? *turns back to Ozzy, sitting on the bed and gently takes him into his arms.*

Ozzy: *yawns softly and snuggles up against Thrax, unaware of their visitor* mmmm. . . *nuzzles into his chest*

Thrax: *gently nuzzles him as he holds his son close, stroking his hair softly*

Chief: *places his hand on Ozzy’s back while Thrax is holding him* *softly* I’m not going to allow this family break up. . .

Thrax: *cradling Ozzy close* Thank you. My parents and I are the only family Ozzy’s ever had.

Chief: *nod* I remember once when he was a cadet asking what his mother would think of his behaviour and he just scoffed, shrugged and walked off. . . I almost scolded him again till I saw the look in his eyes. . . and I let it go.

Thrax: *nods* After seeing her you can understand the reason for Ozzy’s behaviour.

Chief: Definitely. . . Makes me feel guilty about a few of the times I yelled at him too.

Thrax: No one ever knew. No one understood the pain he went though but I listened and wanted to help him. *kisses Ozzy*

Chief: Well. . . That’s what a father’s suppose to do.

Thrax: *nods and smiles* I would do anything for my angel.

Chief: *smiles* Course you would.

Thrax: *sighs smiling* To care for a child, to feel like a father again. I never thought I’d have that feeling again.

Chief: It’s a wonderful feeling. . . *softly* I still remember when my kids were born

Thrax: *smiles* As do I with my own son.

Chief: *lightly pats Ozzy's back* Heh.. never seen him look this innocent before.

Thrax: *chuckles lightly* Hard to believe isn't it?

Chief: *chuckles* Yes...

Thrax: He's always been innocent. He just needed someone to show him actual love.

Chief: *nods* He's a good kid.. and a good officer.

Thrax: *nods and smiles* One of the best in both categories. *kisses Ozzy*

Ozzy: *yawns softly and nuzzles Thrax in his sleep, sighing happily*

Thrax: *purrs softly, stroking Ozzy's hair* *sighs and turns to the Chief* I don't know if I'll be able to keep Ozzy with me for long.

Chief: You will If I have anything to say about it

Thrax: Thanks, but I fear that it'll only be a matter of before his first 'father' shows up.

Chief: Legally he's an adult... He cannot force him to go with him.. that's kidnapping.

Thrax: *whispers* Didn't stop that she-demon Jacqueline. *shudders at the memory*

Chief: Hopefully his father is a bit more... sane

Thrax: *sighs* After hearing about 'her' from mother it's a wonder he wanted to marry her.

Chief: Maybe he was desperate... *shakes his head*

Thrax: Probably or she tricked him. I wouldn't be surprised if she did.

Chief: Neither would I... I had a woman try to do that to me once... *shakes his head*

Thrax: *shudders* Makes me glad I had better judgement with my beloved Eve. *looks down at Ozzy* She would have loved him.

Chief: Would she?

Thrax: *doesn't look up* Eve was a sweet woman. A timid angel with a heart of gold.

Chief: *softly* I’m so sorry Thrax...

Thrax: *sighs* There are times I wish I had done more to protect her, Rory and my little Aida.

Chief: I imagine you did all you were capable of.

Thrax: But not enough. *bites his lip then nuzzles Ozzy*

Chief: Thrax... Don't beat yourself up.

Thrax: My wife, my son and my unborn daughter slaned before my eyes and could do nothing to save them.

Chief: *softly* These things happen Thrax... We can't always prevent them. It's hard but we must move on... You will always miss her, but I’m sure she wouldn't want you to grieve forever.

Thrax: I know but if I let go of their memory, I let go of the times we had together.

Chief: Oh no... Never let go of that.

Thrax: *sighs* There are memories we should keep and memories we try to forget. *looks towards his son* And he wishes to forget most of his.

Chief: *pats Thrax's back gently*

Thrax: *kisses Ozzy's forehead* He sometimes has nightmares of what happened to him but they're not as common or as bad as they were when I first took him in.

Chief: That's good to hear. So he's recovering well?

Thrax: *nods* His old life before we met is just a faded image now.

Chief: *smiles* New beginning for the both of you.

Thrax: *nods and smiles* And a fresh start.

Chief: *smiles* I should step out so you can take care of Ozzy.

Thrax: *looks at the chief* Of course but be on guard I don't know how events are going to turn.

Chief: *nods* I'll be sure to

Thrax: Thank you.

Chief: *pats his arm* have a good day alright.

Thrax: *gently rocks Ozzy* You too. Good day.

Chief: *nods and heads out*

Thrax: *smiles* At least we have his support. *nuzzles Ozzy gently*

Ozzy: *coos softly in his sleep, cuddling*

Thrax: *lays Ozzy back down, pulling the covers round his and lays next to him before dosing off*

Ozzy: *cuddles closer, and sucking his thumb*

Thrax: *smiles softly, wrapping his arms round his son and allows sleep to over come him*