chapter eight
Prime was sat in front of a computer screen viewing the clip of Grace's Point of View in the kitchen with Allison and Luther.
She was cracking eggs into the pan as Luther spoke behind her," Mom? We need to ask you some questions about the night that Dad died," Their mother lifted her head slowly turning as Luther continued, "Do you remember anything?"
"Of course. Sunset, 7:33 p.m. Moon was waxing crescent, dinner was Cornish hen, - wild rice, and carrots—
"No No, uh—later that night, in his bedroom. Did you go see him?" Prime leaned forward the screen as she pressed a button on the keyboard making Grace unable—to not speak about the night.
Grace smiled and let out a chuckle," I don't recall"
She turned back to the cooking as she started humming when Allison spoke up," Were you ever, I don't know, angry with Dad?"
Grace scrapped the eggs on the pan and turned slowly," Your father was a good man. A kind man, He was very good to me"
Allision then spoke up," Yes, but after we all left, it must have been difficult"
"Oh, there were days, but Prime was here, always here, with me, she made me so happy, and then—" Prime pressed another button on the computer as she stopped Grace from almost speaking too much.
Allison and Luther gave her a confused look, as he asked," What?"
Grace then chuckled lightly as she reprogrammed and Allison spoke," Mom, what were you gonna say?"
Their mother then turned back to the meal preparation," Eggs are ready!" She got the four eggs and put a pair on each plate with a piece of bacon making a smiley face with the Eggs as eyes.
She grabbed the plate of eggs and turned it to them," Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" She walked over placing the plates in front of the pair," Now eat up, both of you" The two looked down to the plate as she looked at them.
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Prime came back from Griddy's Doughnuts with a few cups of coffee. She walked up the stairs to Five's room and saw it was open and gasped as she saw her brother stitch his arm that had a horrible wound.
"Five! Oh god!" His head shot up as He tried to hide it, but Prime was already near him as she knelt to examine his wound, "Geeze Five, what the heck happened?" She said as she reached into her pocket for her handkerchief to wipe the excess blood.
He winced as he spoke," Just, got in a mess, nothing—
Prime frowned and cut him off," Okay, what is the deal—I was patient not asking questions, but what is happening to you? Vanya told me about your arm, and Klaus told me about you bringing him to some lab area—playing as your Dad"
He cursed quietly," They can't keep their mouths shut"
Prime grabbed the cup of coffee she got for him," Well, they were worried, you can't blame them, even if Vanya minds her life, and Klaus is almost always high, they are still going to care for you—now are you going to tell me? Or am I going to stay out of the loop until you are done being stubborn" He grabbed the cup and nodded in thanks.
"Prime, I—It's really complicated"
"Five, if this is about the apocalypse—
Five shot his head to her and opened his mouth, with clear shock in his eyes," Yeah, buddy, I know about it—I know a lot. Dad is a genius you know, that right?"
"Of course, the old man is always ahead of us," He said drinking his coffee
"Yeah, he is—so, mind sharing?" Prime said as he sighed telling her his story when he time jumped.
After a while of telling her everything, he turned to Prime who leaned on the bed with her hands on on face," Not at all what I expected," She said looking up at him
"You believe me?" He questioned
Prime stared blankly. It made Five nervous before she snorted and looked at him," You're asking me that? Come on now, I know almost everything, maybe not as much as you, but I was with Dad longer than all of you, and I picked up some of his proficiency"
He let out a small dry laugh "Why did you stay? All these years?" He asked and Prime sighed elucidating to him the reason—He paid attention to everything Prime said.
After a while, She noticed he had something on his mind as he kept shaking his leg. He stood up and wandered to his closet," Well, mind if I join you?" She questioned as he put on his uniform and glanced at her.
"What?" He challenged
Prime stood up from the ground and put her hands on her hips," I asked if I could go with you on your stake out, or whatever it is your doing"
"What— no, Prime it's dangerous"
She rolled her eyes letting out a dry laugh," Five, the world might end in a few days—the danger is always a part of our lives, and I'm capable of defending myself"
He went quiet and peeked at Delores in his bag," Don't patronize me, Delores" He retorted to the mannequin that was significant to him. He sighed and looked at her," Fine, you can join me"
Prime beamed as he zipped up his bag walked over to the window opening it," The fire escape? Really Five?" She declared as he climbed out while she voluntarily followed.
"Don't doubt my choices" He asserted as they ambled down the stairs and heard a shout from below
"Damn it, where's Dad's stuff?" Prime looked down to see Klaus in the dumpster.
Prime reached her arm over the bannister and jumped down next to the dumpster as Five watched her," Prime! That's dangerous!" She landed perfectly as Klaus cried out to someone to Shut up.
FROM BEN'S VIEW
Ben looked up, noticing Prime jump from someplace above and sat up anxiously to see if she was hurt. He looked to see Five shouting at her that it was dangerous. But, relief left his lips as she just smirked and stood up appearing fine from the high jump.
"I'm trying to find whatever priceless crap was in that priceless box so that Pogo will get off my ass!"
Ben facepalmed as Prime heard him and he spoke," Great, you're dead, Klaus" He said as Klaus looked at him while, Ben who was sat on the dumpster hopped down next to him and nudged his head to Prime who was scowling at him with her arms crossed.
"She's so adorable when she makes that face," Ben declared
Klaus whispered a curse to him before facing her," Primey!" He sang as she raised her hand conjuring a flame.
"So, you're the one who took Dad's stuff, you little shit! That was important!" She shouted as Klaus lifted his hands shrieking
"Primey, I promise I'll find it!" Prime hesitated as she downcast her hand having a weak stop for Klaus—Ben and Prime usually did—though her more than him.
"You better find it," She said no longer infuriated, but mildly annoyed.
Ben smiled letting out a chuckle," You are so lucky she loves you too much to actually kill you"
"Shut up Ben," He said and Ben saw Prime's eyes lit up as she heard Klaus.
Five ascended down the ladder and sighed," I'd ask what you're up to, Klaus, but then it occurred to me, I don't care"
Prime looked at Five and rolled her eyes," Play nice Five" He grumbled as Prime turned to Klaus.
"Hey" Klaus laughed," You know there are easier ways out of the house, buddy?"
Five scoffed," This one involved the least amount of talking," He said jumping down the ladder and landing on the ground "Or so I thought" He finished.
Klaus with a flask in hand leaned over to the edge of the dumpster," Hey, hey, hey, so You need any more company today? I could, uh clear my schedule"
Prime then let out a chuckle," Looks like you've got your hands full" she added as she patted his cheek he swatted it away
"Oh, this? No, no"
Prime flicked his nose," You need to find those things, Klaus, you are not getting away from that" Ben snorted as Klaus scowled at him.
Prime walked over to Five as they turned to leave and Klaus shouted," Come on! You don't—Maybe I wanna hang out with my brother and sister!"
Ben gave him a look as he moved to be sat on the edge of the dumpster again," Not you" He said to him as Ben just scoffed
"Mi Hermano, Mi Hermana! I love you!!" Prime waved yelling "I love you" back.
Ben smiled at her as Klaus glanced at hi. Ben sighed and spoke," You are so lucky Prime tolerates you"
"She is the greatest," He said as he turned to the trash rummaging for their late Father's belongings
"She is, I know it"
Klaus gagged "Ugh, don't need the details" he retorted in disgust as Ben laughed.
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