#nova sugihara

[dandylion240]

1. “Aw that tickles!”

“Daddy that tickles” Lennox giggled happily as Noah tossed him in the air.

“Noah I don’t think that’s a good idea” Nova cautioned from where she sat watching them.

“Again daddy! Do it again” Lennox demanded barely recovering from the last attack of the tickle monster.

Giving in to his son’s wishes Noah wrestled his small son to the floor. Lennox giggles increased as he twisted and turned in failed attempts to break free from the tickle monster. “Stop stop” he pleaded having reached his limit.

“Have you had enough?” he asked his son who lay panting on his side.

Nodding Lennox pointed towards Nova “tickle mommy.”

“Don’t you dare” Nova cried at Noah moved towards her comfortable chair in front of the fireplace.

“Get her daddy” Lennox cried hands ready to help in case the tickle monster needed assistance. 

Noah launched himself towards her tickling her sides. He could hear Lennox laughing behind him encouraging him on. Nova was laughing hard as he hit her most ticklish spots. “Noah please stop” she begged between breaths.

“What do you say?” he asked laughing with her.

“Please” she cried as he renewed his attack “please Noah stop.”

“Alright” he leaned in close kissing her before he let her up.

“More daddy” Lennox cried launching himself into his fathers lap.

Another drabble request from anonymous.

Noah was made by @cawthorntales

If feels good to write about them again

[dandylion240]

20 of 20

"Mommy" Nova cried throwing her arms around her mom "take care of my babies. Make sure they knew I love them. That if I could I'd be here with them."

"I will honey I will" Leilani assure her helping her into the bedroom.

"Tell Elara I understand" Nova whispered.

"You understand what?" Leilani asked confused.

"She would have stayed if she had realized what was happening," Nova said "I'm glad she didn't. I don't want the kids here."

"I'll tell her" Leilani said stroking her daughter's hair "Nova sweetie mommy loves you."

"I love you too" her green eyes stared at her large and unfocused "it's so dark mommy. Hold my hand."

"I am sweetie I am" Leilani cried watcher her daughter as her eyes slowly closed for the last time.

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19 of 20

Carefully she bent down to hug Jacek, then Juniper praising her on how pretty she was becoming and finally Lennox "I love you mommy" he mumbled squeezing her tight worry in his eyes "you'll be here when we get home?" he asked.

"I'll always be here in spirit" she told him. He hesitated by the door looking back. Running back crying "you're not going to be here are you? I'm never going to see again am I?"

"Lennox honey" she smoothed his hair back "I'll be here if I can. I wish I could stay longer..."

"You're going to be with daddy aren't you?" he asked as tears fell down his cheeks.

"Yes baby I am" she squeezed him tight giving Spencer a pleading look to take her son from her.

"Come on Lennox let's go so your mom can rest," he spoke gently picking the boy up and walking out the door.

Leilani gently went to her daughter's side "let's get you back to bed."

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15 of 20

"Yeah" she smiled over at him "I'm just thinking about your Aunt and the baby." She took a small bite of the already lukewarm pancake.

"I hope they have a boy" Lennox said "one sister is enough."

"I'm sure Jacek wouldn't mind a little brother," Nova agreed "if it's a girl Juni wouldn't mind having a little sister."

"Maybe" he mumbled "brothers are better though."

After cleaning up the breakfast dishes Nova and her mom took the kids outside to play. Sitting on the bench Leilani turned to Nova worry once again deepening the lines in her face. "Mom don't say it," Nova said keeping her eyes on the kids "I'm not responding anymore to the serum. The shots aren't working."

Nodding Leilani let her gaze follow hers. "I was afraid of that. You've been so tired lately. Now with the lack of appetite I knew something was wrong."

"You more than the others would notice the difference" Nova nodded taking her mom's hand "mommy I need to ask you to do something for me."

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16 of 20

"You know I'll do anything you ask" Leilani blinked back tears that were waiting for a chance to flow.

"I know," she sighed "I'm worried about Juni. Elara tested her confirming my worst fears that she has me degenerative condition. I always feared the scientists made sure she would and that's why they kept her when they tried to lock me away. I have confidence that Elara will continue to work on improving the serum."

"Are you worried that Elara will play favorites with her kids and yours? That Juni won't get the attention she needs?" Leilani asked.

"I'm afraid if the new baby is a girl it'll be even worse for Juni" Nova leaned her head on her mom's shoulder "I knew Elara won't mean to be cruel. She will have four other kids who will need her attention. Juniper will need someone she can turn to when things go wrong. She such a sweet trusting little girl that it hurts to think that she'll change if she doesn't feel she got the love she needed."

"I'll be there for her as long as I can be" Leilani assured her "I'll do anything for my grand kids."

"I know you will" Nova sniffed "I know Spencer will be there to help. He's always loved Juni like his own."

"Don't worry we'll look out for all of them" Leilani assured her pulling her close.

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6 of 20

After the ceremony Nova sat alone watching Juniper and Jacek playing nearby. "I thought you might want a piece of cake," Lennox's voice said beside her.

Looking up she smiled taking the offered cake from his extended hand "thank you."

"You're welcome" he said sitting beside her munching happily "it's really good."

Smiling she nodded "it is. How many pieces have you had?"

His fork stopped half way to his mouth "um I" he waved his fork at the half demolished cake on his plate "this is my third piece."

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17 of 20

Several months later Nova woke up with a heavy feeling on her chest like someone had put sand bags on her heart. Struggling to sit up she reached for the bed side light. Glancing at the time she groaned. Elara wanted to go to the park early that day for the fair that was in town. The kids beds were all empty but were they dressed? She shuffled towards the door.

She walked out into the living room in time to see Spencer and her mom helping the kids into their shoes. Elara was packing the cooler with snacks and drinks.

"Mom you're not dressed" Lennox said disappointment in his voice.

"I know sweetie," she gave him an apologetic smile "I'm not feeling up to going out today." She ruffled his blond hair "I'm sorry. I know you were looking forward to me going with you."

Frowning in concern he said "I want to stay with you."

"No sweetie I want you to go and have fun. Have fun for both of us ok?" she gave him a huge grin hoping he'd accept that and go.

"Alright" he grinned up at her "I'll take lots of pictures and video. It'll be like you were there."

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10 of 20

A year later Elara was sitting beside her sister on the couch a hand resting on her bulging stomach. "How did you do this three times?" she asked "I'm tired all the time I haven't seen my feet in months. I don't have any health problems to complain about and I still feel awful."

"Well...you are getting old" Nova said with a mischievous smile.

"Twenty-nine isn't old" she protested.

Laughing Nova just shook her head "I don't know what to tell you. Every pregnancy is different. Lennox's was the easiest for me and Jaceks' was the hardest. I assumed it was the degenerative condition I have that made pregnancy difficult."

"I guess I can't compare my pregnancy with yours," Elara grumbled "I just thought it'd be different."

"Nothing is ever what you think it will be" Nova sighed "the baby will more than make up for it." Putting a hand out she felt Elara's belly "oh it kicked" her voice filled with awe and excitement "I've never experienced this side of pregnancy before. I can't wait to be an Auntie."

Elara laughed "it's a totally different experience."

"I know" sighing wistfully as her mind went on a journey through time revisiting each of her children's births. The ups and downs. The joys. "What do you want? A boy or girl?"