Monsters? These are my children -Ben (o/o with lisapickle)

What did she do to him???
Ben stands still, considering asking if they were done yet. He crosses his arms and shifts his weight.

Gabriel cough a little and catches his breath. Flying for a few miles and then laughing for a few minutes was hardly a good combination, but he didn’t mind. He pulls himself to his feet, giving a light gasp every now and then as he feels more and more bruised bones. Finally standing, he offers her the hand that is not wrapped around his chest, his wings moving to lay behind him lazily as they always did.

Cage puts a scoop of their donut ice cream into a bowl and hands it to her, leaning on the counter. “You’ll love it.”
She takes a bite, thankful that she didn’t feel the need to spit it back out.
Well, it’s certainly better than the others.
She gives them a smile, “I think this is my favorite!”
Though it wasn’t hard to choose.

He turns, ready to say something, but he locks eyes with Ben and his grin turns into a serious straight line. He starts towards the house, his wings dragging behind him.
Ben doesn’t even bother to look at Sil, giving Gabriel a hard glare and Gabe returns it.
“Silver, go inside.” They demand simultaneously.

—-

It really wasn’t a competition.
Trying to change the conversation, Robby chimes, “what game should we play?”

Violet heads back down the stairs, rubbing her forehead and sighing. She reaches the bottom and gladly cuts herself a piece of cake. Cage hands her a bowl of donut ice cream. “If you’re eating cake you have to try the ice cream.”
She bites her lip, considering putting down the cake, but takes the ice cream from him. “Alright, you got me.”
Robby smiles and strolls to the game cabinet. “Which is your favorite Miki?”

—-

Neither of them watch to see if she actually goes inside.
“I have half a mind to light you on fire.” Ben states in a growl.
“Only half?” Gabriel responds darkly.
Ben purses his lips.
There is something very wrong here.

Vi glares out the window. She huffs. “Good. Maybe they’ll finally come to terms.”

Cage joins Robby by the cabinet and starts looking through the games.
“Gabriel never talks and he’s talking to Ben right now.” He whispers, trying to explain the situation. Robby nods. “You haven’t met Gabe yet.” She nods again.

Ben clenches his jaw and his fist glow by his sides.
Gabriel sighs, “look, are we gonna talk or are we gonna fight?”
“Which are you worse at?” Ben growls.
“Both.”

Despite the situation, Violet looks very unamused. She strolls over to a stool and takes a seat to eat her cake. “Hmm, I really doubt it. I’m sure they’ll be fine.”
Kissa plasters her face to her bedroom window.
Nuuuu, I like you both

“Listen.” Ben barks, his hands now ablaze.
Gabriel rolls his shoulders back and looks around the yard. “I never stopped listening.”
Ben ignores his remark, “I don’t want you just going off with her. It makes me very uncomfortable and it’s not safe.”
“Not safe?” Gabriel meets Ben’s eyes again, raising his eyebrows and scowling. “I’m not safe??”
“I didn’t say that.”
He scoffs, “well, you might as well have.”
“Yes, you’re not safe, but that’s not what I was trying to address. We can move to that subject, however,” he glares, “if you prefer.”

Cage snaps his attention to them. “Omg sil, you kissed him?? Of course he’s malfunctioning!”
Vi sighs. “Why don’t you open the door and let Ben know now so he can get it all out now.”

“You’re like a freaking Vampire, Gabriel!”
Looking quite offended, he takes a step forward, “at least I’m not a walking explosion. You call that safe? Benjamin?”

And that was the last straw.
His eyes blazing a fiery auburn, Ben bares his teeth and lunges towards Gabriel who launches into the sky, then back down behind him.

Cage's jaw drops. "Wooooah. I didn't think he had it in him."
Violet sets her fork down and rubs her face, "Listen, this is all good and fun- hopefully they'll work together after this, but please- Ben is not being bad. He's being protective and it makes perfect sense." She leans her back on the counter.

Gabriel ducks, barely missing a punch to his face. He rams his shoulder into Ben's stomach and Ben, takes a few steps back before kicking the kid in the face. Not expecting the kick, Gabriel doubles over, his nose bleeding. He smears the blood, wiping it with his arm, and glares up at Ben. His wings rise behind him and he uses them to his advantage, pulling himself up into the air and then kicking Ben over.

Violet closes her eyes, holding in exasperation.
What am I going to do with these people?

Kissa sits by the window.
If one kills the other I'll have to swear revenge and avenge them…
She sighs.
I hope they both live.

With Gabriel a few feet above the ground and Ben down, it was almost quiet for a moment. Ben turns around, glaring.
With stunning speed and strength, he stands to his feet and yanks Gabriel down, sending him plunging into the pool.
Gabriel gasps, coming up out of the water. The ankle Ben had touched was red and burned. He flaps his wings, sending a wave of water towards Ben. He looks in horror as the water engulfs him.
He grits his teeth, staggering backwards as it sizzle and steams, making his skin burn. It buys Gabriel enough time to pull himself from the pool.

A good 30 minutes pass with the occasional sound of one of the boys being thrown, punched or kicked hard enough for them to hit the house. Robin and Cage sit on the living room floor, playing a small card game, and Violet sits on the stool drearily staring out the window. She checks her watch as both of the boys start to slow down, and she heads out of the room to grab a med pack.
Robin stands, dusting herself off. "I'd love to stay longer, but I must be going now."
Cage stands, "Aww, really?"
She nods and gives him a quick kiss on the cheek.

Robby gives her a sweet smile and waves the apology off. "It's fine, really. It was nice seeing you anyways, though. You're Silver, right?"

Ben slowly walks across the yard, feeling the chill of the wind again. He stops in front of Gabriel who is still on the ground, panting. He has one hand keeping himself up and the other around his ribs. "Time out." He moans.
Ben lets out a breathy chuckle and offers him his hand. "I'm done. You?"
Gabriel takes his hand, feeling Ben grip it firmly, and pulls himself up.
Wow this guys is strong
"Yeah, yeah. I'm done." He waves, trying to catch his breath.

Giving a soft laugh, Robby hugs them both.
Please no more ice cream.
She waves to Violet who is just reentering the room with her arms full. "Thanks for having me over, Violet. Tell Ben i missed him!"
Violet gives her a small wave with her hand, and Robin heads out the door, Cage close behind her.
The backdoor opens as soon as the front closes, as if on cue.
Gabriel has an arm around Ben and his wings drag behind him. His nose has a cut across it, and his cheekbone spots a slice on either side. Ben has a cut up by his hairline and a slit on his lip.
Violet sighs, setting her stuff down on the counter.

Ben rolls his eyes at Silvers remark and gently lets Gabriel down to sit on the ground and Violet starts to look him over. Kissa races from her room to the stair railing. "ARE YOU OKAY!?"
Violet snaps her attention to Kiss and glares. "Go back to your room, they're fine."
Kissa pulls at her hair and turns around, going back to her room.
Ben raises an eyebrow, "She was sent to her room? What happened?"
"She called Sil a 'wench'." Violet casually says, feeling Gabriel's broken ribs.
"She WHAT?!" Gabriel jerks forward to stand and Violet pushes him back down, still examining him.
Ben sighs and rubs the bridge of his nose.

Violet sighs. "Yes please. Thank you Miki."
Ben pries Silver's arms off of him. "Watch it," he says, backing away, "You think he's the only one hurt??"
Violet chuckles softly and he shoots her an irritated glare.
Gabriel chuckles. "I'm fine. I've had much worse. Anyways, it felt good to fight. I haven't done that in… a while."
"I could tell." Ben rolls his eyes. "You're slow and sloppy."
Gabriel glares. "Ah- What??"

"What, do you want me to train or something??" Gabriel snaps.
"That would be preferable. I don-"
Gabriel cuts Ben off with a sharp gasp as Violet moves his hand around. She raises an eyebrow at him. "Congratulations. Your wrist is sprained."
Gabriel glares up at Ben who rolls his eyes.
"Instead of standing here and insulting me, why don't you go upstairs like the dad you are and get Kiss in trouble for calling Sil a wench."
Ben glares, "I'm waiting my turn." He gestures towards Violet as she bandages Gabriel's chest.

Violet turns to give Ben a death glare. "On Ben's head." she hisses.
He takes the hint and steps back, folding his arms across his chest. "I'll shut up."
Vi turns to Sil. "Ah, umh, I don't think so. Actually, why dont you go get me a hot, damp rag. I'll use it to wip up the blood, or just shove it in Ben's mouth."
Ben sighs, sitting down by the backdoor. "I said I'll shut up."