Lostshipping week 2026 (by @sparkanonymous)
Day 3 - Dad Time (ignore how late I am)
Cole and Geo were sat together on some barrels that had ended up in the Land of Lost Things while they watched Spitz and Fritz play. Bonzle was at the house, doing her own thing.
“Have you ever thought about passing your powers to one of the kids when the time comes?” Cole asked suddenly, adding a voice the comfortable silence that had been between them.
“What do you mean?” Geo asked, glancing down at Cole, who currently had his head against Geo’s shoulder.
Cole sat up so that he could face Geo properly. “Our elemental powers. One day they’ll need to move on to the next generation.”
Geo shrugged, “I don’t really know how all of this works, so I guess I haven’t really thought about it before.”
“There are three ways elemental powers get passed on.” Cole explained, “Through genetics, which we can’t exactly do. The world isn’t exactly at a place where we can have a child that’s one hundred percent ours. Then there’s the way where, after you die, destiny chooses the next master of your element. As much as I trust fate, I’d much rather get a say in the matter. And then there’s the way where we choose. I’m not exactly sure how it works, but I’m certain we could figure it out. Basically, instead of it being random or biological, we get to pick specifically who our powers go to out of anyone in the world. That’s how my friend Zane became the master of ice, actually.”
“I see.” Geo mumbled to himself, looking back out towards Spitz and Fritz. Fritz had changed forms into a bird and Spitz was running around trying to catch him. Geo smiled at the sight. “We don’t have to choose right now, do we?”
“I don’t want to choose between the kids. Between our kids. Not until we have to.”
Cole nodded in agreement. “Then let’s just focus on being with them for now.”
The couple got up and went to join their youngest children who were having fun. Ready to have fun themselves.
The kids were playing tag and right now Fritz was keeping to the air. Not if Cole had anything to say about it. The ground lifted the three up and Geo gave Spitz a boost, allowing him to reach out and touch the tail feathers of his brother.
Spitz began to cheer triumphantly, shaking Geo’s shoulders excitedly as his dad pulled him closer. Fritz transformed back into his human form again, crossing his arms, “You cheated.”
“Well if you get to be a bird, I get to raise platforms.” Cole smiled playfully at the boy.
“Oh yeah, well now I’m it. And I’m gonna tag you now!” Fritz said, bouncing on his legs.
“You’re gonna have to catch me first.” Cole said, already sliding down the side of the raised area of earth. Fritz jumped into the air, transforming into a bird once again, and began to fly after Cole as he ran away.
Geo and Spitz laughed. “Maybe if we’re quiet he’ll forget we’re playing too.” Geo winked as he set Spitz down so they could make their way off the mound.
“I heard that!” Fritz’s voice called, and suddenly the young bird was flying in their direction. The pair began to run, laughing and screaming. The small falcon swooped down and landed in Geo’s hair like it was a nest. “I got you!”
“You got me!” Geo congratulated, before turning his gaze towards his other son.
A new chase began. "Ack, traitor!" Spitz squealed as he ran around.
Cole then noticed Bonzle standing in the distance and gestured for her to join them.
The family spent the rest of the evening running around playing together. Having fun as one.
