slayers_desire | tests of a new mother

April and Jonathan went shopping today. The new mother decided to travel into Smallville to avoid the noise and confusion of Metropolis itself. And shopped at the flea market, and a couple of small-town places that she knew would provide approprate supplies at good prices.

Her best find of the day was a small wooden music box. It had an older tree feeling to it, which she particulary liked. And felt would be a good addition to the nursery.

Jonathan was tired when they returned home. So April placed him in the crib, and quietly took out the music box to gently play for him while he slept.

Two seconds after leaving the nursery, Jonathan started to cry with a piercing scream. Quickly, April returned to the nursery. She could feel that he was in pain... so gently she picked him up. And attempted to soothe him. She could not figure out why he was in such pain however.

And her first attempts to soothe him didn't work. Holding him, April left the nursery and headed into the living room to call Dr. Hamilton. Jonathan calmed slightly, but still whimpered.

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Please. He feels like it might mean more, coming from her, a fellow vampire. He's accepted here but he's still an outsider.

"Mykal... I believe that we can help. Clark is very comfortable in sunlight. And he could help protect your village, until the vampires awaken at the proper time to take over the job."

"We couldn't ask that..." Mykal protested.

"You didn't ask. We offer."

"I would be honored to do my part in protecting your village," Clark adds sincerely. "You've done so much to help April and me. Let us do this for you."

"It sounds like a deal to me," Mykal smiled in response. April is so proud of her husband. Stepping up to be a hero again, even in this world.

"Are you familiar with the Gryphon?" Sophie asks.

"In my world, they're mythical creatures, part lion and part eagle." He doesn't know if it's different here, and it's always better to be well-informed before facing a new adversary.

"That is also true for the ones on our world. What makes them even more dangerous to us... is the fact they are masters of Fire magic." Mykal lifts his son into his arms. Sophie does the same for their daughter.

"Fire is deadly for vampires." April knows that from her own heritage.

"But not for Clark." Spike chuckles softly.

"It can be dangerous though, to an extent," Clark says cautiously. Regular fire, he can withstand without a problem. Magic is another matter. Though none of this changes his decision to stand in protection of the village. "Is the fire itself magical?"

"As far as we know, the fire is magical." Nor Mykal, or his people, have tested the full extent of the Gryphon's abilities.

"I can handle the magic component." April would support her husband, no matter the risks to herself.

He nods at that. April's become quite good with shields lately, and with her as his support, he's sure that they can hold off the Gryphons as long as they need to. "They aren't the only ones with control over fire."

"Fight fire with fire?" Sophie smiles at that thought. It would be one thing the vampires haven't tried yet.

"I am glad that we could help." April is glad they are able to help those who helped them so much.

"As well as some other tricks I have up my sleeve." Arctic breath should come in handy, as will his ability to fly.

"We'll leave Jonathan with a good babysitter when the time comes. He'll be safe at home." He rocks the baby slightly as he speaks, keeping him calm and happy.

"That will be interesting." April has noted their son upset slightly around a crowd. She doesn't know how he will do the first time separated from his parents.

Clark's hoping that Jon will be better around new people by then, although there's no telling. Though even if he does get upset with his parents gone, it has to happen, no matter how bad they'll feel about upsetting him. "Maybe you can ask one of the League to spend some time around him over the next two weeks. It might help him cope if he's with someone familiar."

"We need to deal with seperation from me first." April knows that the bond between mother and son is quite strong, because of her abilities. And she hasn't had any time away from him yet.

"We'll work on that too." Whether Daddy takes the baby to work with him for a little while, or if their babysitter from the Justice League gives April a break. "He's never been away from us yet," he adds to Mykal and Sophie.

Although there is also Spike, but Clark wouldn't ask him unless he looks like he wants to volunteer.

"You two haven't had a date yet?" Shasta was curious about that.

"That is one of the advantages of the village." Mykal smiled.

"I guess I am still a little... motherly protective. I haven't been able to leave him with someone else yet." April shrugs slightly.

"I don't mind. We're still getting used to it being the three of us, and I don't think I'm going to get tired of it."

Jonathan grabbed Clark's finger in his hand, and cooed softly.

"We are still in the new parent mode." April smiled softly.

"And we're definitely open to any advice." He smiles down at the baby in his arms as he speaks.

"Well don't forget couple time." Sophie kisses her husband, freely without care who is watching.

"A happy couple are happy parents." Mykal adds.

Clark smiles at April before looking back to the couple. "I think we're well on our way to being happy parents, then."

April smiles shyly. She feels so happy with Clark. It is still like walking on clouds. And sometimes with him... they do get to the clouds.

((anytime we wanted to end this scene, I think we have nuggets for a new one))

((sounds good to me :D))

((so did you want to go right into Vampire Village problems, or did you have other suggestions?))

((No ideas just yet, so vampire village plot seems like it'll be next. Did you still want to do a thread where Jon is sick for the first time?))

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