The Child

Matthew smiled affectionately. "Of course we remembered, sweetie. I have all of your appointments on my phone."

Victor rubbed his chest, rolling his eyes. "Can we just go to the hospital now and see if they can just get it over with already?" Victor stumbled to his father, hitting his head against his torso.

Matthew patted him on the head, cringing. "Oh, well, Victor, here's the thing: me and Umbry gotta go run some errands so-"

"So you're leaving me alone at the hospital to suffer?!" Victor cried, tears immediately springing to his wide eyes. "That's so evil!"

"Hey, bud," Aunora said gleefully, propping her hands on her hips, "You ain't gonna be alone! You got me and Esper to hang with you!"

Victor moaned incoherently, banging his head on Matthew's chest. "Please don't leave me..."

Umbra frowned, tapping his foot. "Victor, we'll be home by tomorrow. While we're gone, don't give Aunora and Esper any trouble, understand?" Umbra asked sternly, Victor gingerly nodding his head.

Umbra softly touched Victor's cheek, growing more tender. "You're gonna be okay. It will be over very quickly, just remember not to look at the nurse while she sticks you." Umbra winked at Victor. "Now, come on, give me and Matt a kiss before we leave."

Matthew and Umbra wrapped Victor in a tight hug, exchanging pecks on the cheek. Aunora and Esper stood off to the side, not sure whether to join in or not.

Matthew made his way to Aunora and Esper, hugging them as well.

"Remember: Victor's blood test is at nine, but you should be there a little earlier to get him checked in at the hospital. This should give you about an hour or so to get ready and watch t.v." Matthew scribbled down a set of runes and placed it in Aunora's hands. "And here's the address you need to teleport to."

"We've got to go," Umbra murmured, standing by the door.

"Alright, bye guys, I love you!" With that, Matthew and Umbra were out the door, and only Aunora, Esper, and Victor were left.

Victor's eyes flicked to the kitchen window, where Matthew and Umbra were visible, and were cutting a portal. The second they were out of sight, he turned to Aunora, a serious scowl on his face.

"I'm not going," he hissed,  unexpectedly defiant.

Esper stood up from his chair, meekly hugging Victor. "I understand you're afraid of needles, but you have to go, okay? It's necessary for your health."

"It doesn't matter!" Victor's voice had risen to a squeak as he struggled to get away from Esper's embrace. "I don't wanna go!"

Aunora snapped her fingers, the loud noise making Victor flinch and cease his squirming. "Look, Victor," the demon growled, balling her fist in frustration, "this isn't an argument. You're going whether you like it or not, okay?"

Victor glared, but Aunora was more than willing to stare him down. Within seconds, Victor's shoulders dropped, and he turned away submissively, avoiding Aunora's dominating behavior.

"Whatever," he whispered unsteadily, biting his lip. He hastily rubbed the back of his hand over his eyes, sniffling.

Author's Note- aaah sorry for the delay!!!!!! i finally started feeling better and i am on vacation! Remember to vote, comment, and have a good day ♡

Also: some amazing art by MEGAmeow1