Daddy Thrax-An OJ RP (Chp 59)

Girl: *starts to stir come the morning and she sits up, moving stiffly*

Thrax: *smiles* Morning, young spirit.

Girl: *looks over at him and hides under the blankets again*

Thrax: *gets up and sits on the bed* Still nervous are we?

*there's a shake of the covers that looks to be a nod of the head*

Thrax: It's alright, no need to rush.

Girl: *pokes her head out from under the covers, looking at his face then the hand that she bit the previous night*

Thrax: *looks down at the bite mark* Don't worry about that, I've gone through worse.

Girl: *continues to stare at it then up at his face, she says nothing but her eyes wonder... why aren’t you mad about that?*

Thrax: *senses what she saying* It's okay. I'm not mad, you just did it because you were afraid.

Girl: ... *barely audible* where am I?

Thrax: *smiles at her* My apartment in the City of Frank, young spirit.

Girl: that's a funny name for a city.

Thrax: Well technically this City is person's whole body. We just gave it the name of it.

Girl: ... *blank look*

Thrax: You really don't know where you are or how you got here?

Girl: *shakes her head*

Thrax: *takes her hand into his* You'll get use to your new surrounding. . . I did.

Girl: Are you a vampire?

Thrax: *chuckles, shaking his head* No. I'm a virus. Well ex-virus but still. *shrugs*

Girl: ... *another blank look*

Thrax: *chuckles* Maybe my son, will help you understand. *calls out* Ozzy!

Girl: he smells human.

Ozzy: *pokes his head in the door? Yeah? *still in his pjs*

Thrax: I need you to help me explain to her where she is and what we are.

Ozzy: Oh can she talk?

Thrax: *nods* Yes. Like I said she just needed time.

Ozzy: Well you're in Frank City.

Girl: ... What are you?

Ozzy: I'm a white blood cell. Haven’t you ever seen one before.

Girl: Uh huh.... in my science book..

Thrax: *whispers to Ozzy* Sounds like she's from outside the body.

Ozzy: *nods* uh huh. *to the girl* Where did you come from?

Girl: *being literal* My mommy

Thrax: *sighs* He means where is your home.

Girl: oh... at my house in lake city.

Thrax: What is the last thing you remember before waking up in our home?

Girl: the man grabbing me.

Thrax: *massages her hand* Do you have any idea why he took you?

Girl: He didn't take me anywhere... he just grabbed me an d threw me and then I hit something and everything went dark...am I dead?

Thrax: *shakes his head* No you're not dead. You're very much alive.

Girl: *softly*I... I thought he was gonna kill me.. *pulls her knees up to her chest, probably injuring her shoulder more but not seeming to care*

Thrax: Don't worry, you're safe and that's all that matters. *smiles at her*

Girl: *sniffle*

Thrax: What is your name, young spirit?

Northstar: I'm not allowed to talk to strangers.

Thrax: *nods* It's okay. If you don't wish to tell us.

Northstar: *softly after a long pause* Northstar.

Thrax: Northstar? That's a lovely name.

Girl: Now you have to tell me yours.

Thrax: *nods* Of course. My name is Thrax and this *points to Ozzy* is my son Ozzy.

Northstar: like Ozzy Osborne?

Ozzy: *chuckles* Like Osmosis.. Which is my full name but you can call me Ozzy.

Thrax: *chuckles* Many do.

Thrax: You have to mind Ozzy sometimes, he can be really cheeky.

Ozzy: *chuckles* I wouldn't be Ozzy if I weren't.

Thrax: *ruffles his hair* No you wouldn't, baby.

Ozzy: *smiles*

Northstar: *looks at them* Will he look like you when he grows up all the way?

Thrax: *laughs lightly* No, my dear. Ozzy's already a full grown adult but that doesn't stop me from treating him like a child. *nuzzles Ozzy*

Ozzy: *blushes a bit but nuzzles back*

Northstar: *continues to watch them*

Thrax: To be truthful Ozzy is my adopted son but he's still my son.

Northstar: Oh... * one of her pointed ears twitches a bit*

Thrax: Is something wrong?

Northstar: *shakes her head but clearly that's not true*

Thrax: Northstar if something is wrong on bothering you we only wish to help.

Northstar: *throws the blankets over her head*

Thrax: Northstar it's alright. No one will hurt you while we're here. Okay?

Northstar: *voice muffled by the covers* I miss my mama...

Thrax: Don't worry we'll find a way to return you home. *whispers to himself* Some how.

Ozzy: *gently* Where is your mama little one?

Northstar: *sniffling* She's dead. I live with my daddy.

Thrax: *bites his lip* Oh Northstar. *lifts her up, holding her close*

Northstar: *lets out a surprised yelp and looks up at him, not used to being cuddled much but clearly was at some point because she starts to cling*

Thrax: *rubs her back* I know how you feel. It may not be the same but I lost my son years before.

Northstar: That's very sad.

Thrax: *nods* Before Ozzy and I met we had nothing but pain and sorrow in our lives but now all we have is love.

Northstar: *sniffs and nods*

Thrax: Good girl. *strokes her hair*

Northstar: *looks up at him and sucks her thumb*

Thrax: *smiles at her then his ears twitch as he hears the mail arriving* Ozzy could you get the mail?

Ozzy: *nods* I'll go get it.

Northstar: but what if it's Apoc?

Thrax: *looks at her with a raised brow*

Northstar: *looks up at him*

Thrax: Don't worry if whoever hurt you comes looking for you I promise I'll protect you.

Ozzy: *goes to grab the mail*

*their mail is mostly small parcels and a long envelope addressed to Ozzy but a couple parcels for Thrax*

Ozzy: *takes them inside*

Thrax: *looks at Ozzy as he enters* Usual bills?

Ozzy: Yeah and stuff for you

Thrax: *takes his mail* They're from my parents. *tears open the packs a bit and pulls out some photos* *look at the photos and starts sniggering* Remind me to thank mother for these later.

Northstar: *looks at the photos too, curious*

Thrax: *show her the photos of Ozzy wearing his temporary garments, curled up asleep in Marie's arms and being coddled by Vic*

Northstar: Is that your mom and dad?

Thrax: Yes, don't let their looks scare you. They're very sweet and loving.

Northstar: I miss my mommy...

Thrax: I know. I miss my wife and son as well but as long as I have their memories I'm able to smile.

Northstar: *softly* I'm hungry.

Thrax: *smiles* What do you wish to eat?

Northstar: *shrugs a little* I dunno

Thrax: *sets the photos down and thinks* Do you like pancakes?

Northstar: *nods* Uh huh

Thrax: *taps her nose* I won't be long. *gets to his feet and heads to the kitchen*

Northstar: *sneezes*

Thrax: *comes back after a while carrying fresh pancakes on a tray with jelly, jam, butter and syrup* Wasn't sure which you wanted so I brought everything. *sits on the bed, laying tray across Northstar's lap*

Northstar: *picks up one of the pancakes and starts to practically scarf it down, very hungry as she had not had much last night*

Thrax: Take it easy now. You're going to choke.

Northstar: *coughs a little because her throat is dry too*

Thrax: *pours her a glass of milk*

Northstar: *drinks it*

Thrax: *smiles at her* You're progress well since last night. *turns to Ozzy* There's some blueberry ones in the kitchen for you Ozzy.

Ozzy: *nods and smiles* Mind if I bring em in here?

Thrax: *shakes his head* Of course not.

Ozzy: *heads to get his breakfast and returns, sitting next to them*

Thrax: Any clue what was in your parcels Ozzy?

Ozzy: I dunno I haven't opened them.

Northstar: *finishes her milk all at once and finishes her pancakes*

Thrax: *smiles at her* Did you enjoy them?

Northstar: *licking her hands* aye.

Thrax: *chuckles, setting the tray on the floor* Ozzy why don't you open your packages and see what's in them?

Ozzy: *starts to open the package*

*inside the large one is a family portrait of his brothers and sisters and in the smaller ones are photos of their families including their fathers*

Ozzy: *smiles*

Thrax: *looks the photographs, smiling* Looks like your family is bigger than you thought, little one. *kisses Ozzy on the cheek*

Ozzy: *nods and smiles, nuzzling him* It's awesome isn't it?

Northstar: *still licking her hand*

Ozzy: you want a napkin there kiddo?

Northstar: *shakes her head*

Thrax: *chuckles* Would you like to see Ozzy's photos?

Northstar: *nods*

Ozzy: *chuckles and lets her see* don't get em sticky now.

Thrax: *laughs lightly*

Northstar: that's a big family. *squirms a little where she sits*

Thrax: Are you okay?

Northstar: *nods, though doing the sitting down 'potty' dance*

Thrax: *takes the photos from her, setting them down* C'mon I'll take you to the bathroom. Are you able to walk?

Northstar: *nods*

Thrax: *takes her hand, lifting her to her feet and leads her to the bathroom*

Northstar: *walks with him, looking around the house*

Thrax: *opens the bathroom door* I'll be outside waiting for you okay?

Northstar: *hurries into the bathroom*

Thrax: *leans against the wall waiting*

*in the bathroom the toilet flushes*

Thrax: *smiles as Northstar comes out* Better?

Northstar: *nods quietly*

Thrax: *wraps his arm round her shoulders, gently nuzzling her* *calls out Ozzy* Don't you have work today Ozzy?

Ozzy: Yipes! Yeah..

Northstar: What does he do?

Thrax: He's an Immunity cop for the FPD.

Northstar: Immunity?

Thrax: Fight off viruses, germs and bacteria. Of course my family is an acceptation.

Northstar: but germs are tiny. they live inside your body and sometimes make you sick and sometimes help your body do stuff.

Thrax: *smiles* You forget, you're inside a person's body at the minute.

Northstar: ... that's really weird

Thrax: Weird things do happen around here.

Northstar: What was your name again?

Thrax: *smiles* It's Thrax. Thrax Rojo.

Northstar: *looks up at him*

Ozzy: *hustling to get ready for work*

Thrax: *turns to Ozzy* Better hurry Ozzy or the Chief will think I’m going easy on you. *leads Northstar back to the room*

Northstar: is he going to get in trouble?

Ozzy: *scoots off to work*

Thrax: *watches Ozzy leave* Only with me if he causes trouble. *sits down on the bed*

Northstar: Ooooh.. will he be grounded if he's late for work?

Thrax: *chuckles* That or if he does something to endanger his life or mouths off the his superiors, he gets spanked.

Northstar: Spanked?

Thrax: *nods* I only do it to teach him a lesson, never to hurt him. *gathers up the photos*

Northstar: *rubs her rear a little*

Thrax: *looks at her* Has someone done that to you without mercy?

Northstar: *nods* daddy uses his belt on me…

Thrax: *sets the photos down and pulls her onto his lap, hugging her* I promise you he'll never hurt you again.

Northstar: *looks up at him then rubs her eyes some*

Thrax: *strokes her face* I'll make sure of that. *smiles at her*

Northstar: *flinches a little as his hand reaches for her face but not as much*

Thrax: You're safe now. I will let any harm come to an innocent.

Northstar: *softly* can I have some more to drink?

Thrax: *nods* Of course. *sets her on the bed, leaving and comes back with another glass of milk*

Northstar: *drinks it somewhat quickly and then wipes her mouth*

Thrax: *kneels in front of her* We'll find a way to return you home, in the mean time would you like to stay here?

Northstar: *softly* I have no where else to go..

Thrax: *strokes her cheek* Don't worry you can stay here in my home.

Northstar: *nods and sniffles a little then reaches her arms up a little*

Thrax: *smiles, wrapping his own arms round her and lifts her into his arms*

Northstar: *starts to explore the house

Thrax: *can't but smile at her as he starts arranging the photos for his Family Album* *arranges the photos of him and Ozzy, his parents, Ric and his clan and lastly the photos of Xavier, his siblings and their families with the family portrait at the back*

Northstar: *comes out of the bathroom then kind of hops up on the back of the couch* Who are they?

Thrax: *smiles, turning to her* You've already seen the photos of Ozzy's siblings and my folks. *points to Ric's photos* This is Richard Jones and his family, they're friends of ours.

Northstar: *points to the pic of Richard, perched on the back of the couch like a bird* Is he related to Ozzy?

Thrax: *sighs* Yes. He's Ozzy's real father.

Northstar: Oh. Where's his mommy?

Thrax: Dead and good riddance. That harpy caused nothing but pain and sorrow for us. *tears start forming in his eyes*

Northstar: *looks at him her ears lowering slightly as she sees the tears forming in his eyes

Thrax: She ruin everything for us. Destroyed my family's good name, robbed Ozzy of love and I'm not even going to explain the unforgivable things she did. *places his head in his hands*

Northstar: *softly* Oh... *looks at him then leans over and kisses him on the cheek timidly*

Thrax: *looks up at her* I'm sorry it's just. . . even though she's dead now, what she has done is still fresh in my mind.

Northstar: Oh. I see... *rubs the back of her neck a little then looses her balance and falls onto the couch* Whoa!

Thrax: *catches her* Careful now. *the album falls to the floor, opening at Thrax's 'last' Family Portrait.

Northstar: I'm ok. I fall a lot. See? *holds up her arm and shows him a bruise on her elbow*

Thrax: *sets her on her feet, stroking her face* Maybe but you could really hurt yourself badly.

Northstar: *looks at the portrait in the album*

Thrax: *picks up the album and shows her photo*

Northstar: *Is that your family?

Thrax: Yes. My beautiful wife Eve, my young son Rory and my unborn daughter Aida.

Northstar: *looks up at him after that and pushes her hair behind her ear*

Thrax: *sighs* Sometimes I wish I did more to protect them.

Northstar: Was there anything more you could do?

Thrax: *hangs his head* Shouldn't have left them, I should have been stronger. *clenches his fists*

Northstar: *nuzzles a little*

Thrax: *lightly nuzzles her back* Ozzy's all I have left now.

Northstar: *lets out a soft mewling sound*

Thrax: *strokes her face* We've both have given each other something we lost or never had before and for that we are grateful.

Northstar: *rubs her arm a little and looks up at him*

Thrax: *lifts her chin* Is something wrong, young spirit?

Northstar: *shakes her head a little*

Thrax: There is no fear here. We'll protect you, no matter what. *kisses her forehead*

Northstar: *looks up at him and nods then reaches for one of his hands*

Thrax: *takes her hand into his right one*

Northstar: you have four.

Thrax: *chuckles lightly* How our kind developed over the generations. *shrugs a little*

Northstar: Why is that one longer? *points to the fore claw on his left hand*

Thrax: *takes a sharp breath* As you I am a virus and this *holds up left fore claw* is my main choice of weapon, though I hardly use it now. *whispers* Thank Frank for that.

Northstar: There's something in it? Poison? *reaches for it, curious*

Thrax: *draws his left hand back* Yes but I hardly use it anymore.

Northstar: *seems curious still and continues to reach for it, moving forward*

Thrax: *keeps his hand withdraw, beginning to get the same fearful feeling that he had when Ozzy was looking at it*

Northstar: *tilts his head at the samurai sword looking claw, seemingly fascinated by the venom she can sense within it*

Thrax: *bites his lip hard as he tries to keep his left fore claw away* Look Northstar please, I don't wish for anyone to touch this claw.

Northstar: Why?

Thrax: Even though I can control the venom in it I'm still afraid of hurt anyone who comes in contact with it.

Northstar: Oh.

Thrax: *nods* I'm afraid of hurting those I care for by accident with it.

Northstar: I’m not afraid of it.

Thrax: Neither's Ozzy but I still get nervous when he holds my left hand.

Northstar: why?

Thrax: *sighs* Because Ozzy is my son and I don't like him playing around with that claw in case he hurts himself.

Northstar: *almost looks like she's going to ask 'why' again but doesn't*

Thrax: *strokes her cheek with the back of his right fore claw* Ozzy was always fascinated with my claw but when he held my left one in his hands my heart always skipped a beat with fear. That's why no one can touch it.

Northstar: *nods a little* My godfather's a vampire. I'm not scared of claws... his claws aren’t poisonous though.

Thrax: He's lucky then.

Northstar: His fangs are though.

Thrax: *cringes, clutching his throat fearfully*

Northstar: Are you ok?

Thrax: Yeah, just the thought of his teeth on my neck is enough to make me shudder.

Northstar: I've never seen him bite anybody.

Thrax: I'm not holding my breath on that.

Northstar: *looks up at him and tilts his head*

Thrax: Sorry guess the idea of him coming around his me spooked.

Northstar: Scared of Vampires?

Thrax: Not really but the idea of them biting scares me. *shudders*

Northstar: How come?

Thrax: Since your godfather fangs are poisonous I don't wish for my life to be cut short. *does the decapitation gesture*

Northstar: Awww.. he wouldn't bite you.

Thrax: I'm wouldn't count on that. *gulps*

Northstar: Why not?

Thrax: If he showed up and saw me with you he'd get the wrong idea. Trust me, it's happened before.

Northstar: He's nice though.

Thrax: I'm not taking any chances Northstar.

Northstar: *softly* You probably don't have anything to worry about anyway... I don't think there's any way he'll be coming...

Thrax: *places his hands on her shoulders* Like I said we're going to make sure you get back home safely. The only question is how.

Northstar: *nods a little and leans forward to hug him, sniffling*

Thrax: *pulls on to his lap, holding her close and rubbing her back*

Northstar: *snuggles up close to him and sucks her thumb*

Thrax: *smiles, softly humming one of his lullabies to her*

Northstar: *falls asleep as she listens to it*

Thrax: *lays her down on the bed, pulls the covers up round face and kisses her forehead* Rest now, young spirit. *leaves the room to clean up their home*