There was a knock on the door to J’s hospital room.

“Come in.” J said, coughing a little after.

The door opened and both Beck and Vinyl walked into the room.

“Hey you two.” He smiled.

“You feeling okay? Well obviously not because you’re here… You know what I mean. Shut up.” Beck said.

“Well I’m feeling better then I was a few minutes ago.” J said. “But I want to know, how are you two doing?”

“Great. Can’t say the same for Octavia though.” Vinyl chuckled.

“Why not?” J asked.

“Let’s say there’s a bad habit around here that involves someone breaking her cello.” Beck said.

“Well… that’s… um…” J mumbled. “Yeah… I’ve got nothin.”

“Anyway. You.” Vinyl said, her and Beck sitting on either side of him.

“Yes. You.” Beck agreed.

“Me? What’s that all about?” J asked curiously.

“Yes.” Vinyl nodded.

“What she said.” Beck said.

“Oookay then.” J said.

“You must be feeling better now that we’re here.” Vinyl said.

“I mean… that’s just plain obvious.” Beck nodded.

“Well… being alone sucks. But… the coughing comes and goes as it pleases.” J said.

“Yeah being alone sucks. Why do you think I’m here?” Beck asked.

“Hey…” Vinyl said, slugging Beck in the arm.

“You wanted to see him as much as me.” Beck said defensively.

“Yeah but at least I wasn’t…” Vinyl started.

“Don’t. I will destroy you.” Beck stated.

“You two will not be figh-” J cut himself off as he covered his mouth and started coughing violently into it.

Vinyl and Beck immediately scooted closer to him. “Are you okay?” They both asked.

After a minute the coughing slowed, “Just… a little bit of pain… nothing too bad…” He said, the coughing now stopping completely.

“Did you need anything? Maybe some water?” Vinyl asked.

“Or food?” Beck suggested.

“Or food AND water?” Vinyl said.

“Water sounds good… maybe it’ll help get my mouth wet again.” He nodded.

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J laid the half eaten plate of food on the table beside the bed. “I’m full.” He said.

“Yep. I think they over did it on the sauce.” Beck said.

“I liked it.” Vinyl shrugged.

“Is there anything you two wanted to talk about?” He asked, looking between the two of them.

“Besides you? What’s to talk about?” Vinyl chuckled.

J shrugged, “I dunno.” He said, slowly pushing himself up until he was sitting against the headboard on the bed. “Nothing at all that either of you want to talk about?”

“Mm… Why don’t you get us started.” Beck said, scooting closer.

“And we’ll take it from there.” Vinyl said.

He pulled them against his body and nuzzled them both. “I got what I wanted now.” He said with a smile.

“Well it’s a good thing we’re staying.” Vinyl smiled.

“I’d hate to take away something that you want…” Beck said.

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“So… How’s the ice cream?” Star asked.

“Great!” Samara said as she grabbed Chrysalis’ bowl of ice cream and started eating it.

“I’m glad you like it so much.” Chrysalis laughed.

“If you eat that much ice cream you’ll turn into it. You’re already looking tasty.” Star said, nibbling on her hair and tickling Samara.

Samara giggled and tried to push Star away. “Stop it!” She said through her laughter.

Star pulled Samara into his lap and hugged her. “It’s nice to see you happy.” He laughed.

“Clara said you were glue…” Samara said as she started chewing on Star’s arm.

“Excuse me?” Star raised an eyebrow.

“Honey I think you meant goo.” Chrysalis said.

“Mmmphm…” Samara mumbled as she continued chewing on Star.

“I am pretty tasty aren’t I?” Star chuckled.

She stopped chewing on Star, “You taste like dirt.” She giggled.

“Oh realllllly?” Star asked.

“And you smell like daddy.” Samara said.

“Flattery won’t get you anywhere.” Star joked.

“Why do you smell like daddy?” She asked, tilting her head a little.

Star blinked a few times before looking up at Chrysalis. “Uhh…” He mumbled.

“They spend a lot of time together sweetie.” Chrysalis said.

“Oh. Okay!” Samara smiled. She paused for a moment, “Hm…” She looked down and pointed to Star’s crotch, “That REALLY smells like daddy…”

Chrysalis’ face blanked and she closed her mouth.

“Umm… I… umm…” Star stammered.

“That must be daddy’s favorite part of you.” Samara stated.

Chrysalis put her head in her hands. She was visibly shaking as she kept her laughter under control.

Star glanced at Chrysalis before a grin slid onto his face. “Hey Samara has your mother given you the sex talk?” He asked.

Chrysalis’ horn lit up and Star’s mouth was forced shut, “She’s five, Star.” She said.

“What’s sex?” Samara asked curiously.

Star’s mouth stayed shut but still contained the same smile, motioning Chrysalis to answer her.

Chrysalis’ magic released Star’s mouth. “You opened that box up. Now you can explain it.” She said. “And face what happens when you do.”

Star chewed his lip for a moment. “Well you see honey… It’s when a man and woman love each other very much…” He started.

“Are we sex then?” Samara asked, tilting her head again.

Chrysalis stared at Star.

“Uhh… Well you see… It’s something you actually… CAN’T do… till you’re older. Because if you did then your uhh… brain would… melt. Yeah…” Star said.

“Oh. I don’t want my brain to melt!” Samara said fearfully.

Chrysalis was now glaring at Star.

Samara put her face in her hands and started to cry.

“I… Did I say melt? I meant uh… Hurt… you know a headache…” Star said quickly. “Oww my head feels like it’s melting… not literally!”

Samara sniffled, “R… really?” She asked quietly, looking up at him.

“Yeah… And I don’t want to see you hurt… That’s why uh… we shouldn’t talk about this again or mention it to anyone until you’re grown up.” Star nodded.

“Okay!” Samara nodded.

Star smiled and pulled her into another hug. “How about I get you another bowl.” He said.

“Yay!” Samara cheered.

Star looked up at Chrysalis with an almost apologetic look. “How bout I get you both a sundae… mountains of toppings.” He said.

“I’m fine.” Chrysalis said, rubbing her temples.

“Ooohhhh…” Samara said covering her mouth and pointing at Chrysalis.

“I think she just had sex.” Star said, covering his own mouth as he tried to not laugh. “But remember… no talking about it…”

“I won’t.” Samara said.

“And I know something I can do to… make it all come true…” Chrysalis smirked.

“Huh?” Star questioned.

“Mmm. Never mind.” Chrysalis said shaking her head.

“Great! I get to live another day.” Star said happily, jumping to his feet and walking to the counter.

A bottle of painkillers was teleported onto the table and Chrysalis quickly took one before making the rest vanish.

“What’s that?” Samara asked.

“Nothing sweetie. Just something to help calm my head down a little.” Chrysalis said.

“Oh.” Samara said.

A couple bowls of ice cream were set down on the table before Star walked behind Chrysalis and started massaging her shoulders. “Just relax and let the ice cream in.” He said.

“I’m fine Star you should worry less about me and make sure YOUR ice cream doesn’t get inhaled by the destroyer of all things dairy.” Chrysalis said, motioning to Samara who had shoved her entire head into a bowl and was already halfway done with it.

“I’ll deal with her later. For now… You’re tense.” Star stated, continuing the massage.

“I’ll be more tense if she gets fat.” Chrysalis said.

There was a crash as a bowl was thrown to the floor.

“Okay that’s it missy.” Star said, tackling Samara to the floor and tickling her.

Samara had a large amount of ice cream in her hand and in her laughing fit she smeared it down Star’s face.

“This… means… war!” Star said, rubbing his face against hers.

Samara bit down a little on Star’s horn.

Star immediately froze. “Nn… um…” He mumbled.

Samara started suckling the ice cream off of it.

“Sa..aaa...amara…” Star stuttered.

Samara stopped and pulled her mouth off of his horn, “Hm?” She mumbled, looking at Star.

“I… I…” Star mumbled, shifting around to cover the bulge in his pants. He glanced at Chrysalis instantly.

“Samara sweetie don’t do that unless someone asks you to alright?” Chrysalis asked.

“Alright mommy.” Samara said.

“Why don’t you come over here for a little bit?” Chrysalis asked.

Samara struggled to push herself out from under Star.

Star hopped up and sat down next to Chrysalis, making sure his lower half was concealed under the table.

“You look a little tense.” Chrysalis chuckled.

“Shut up…” Star sighed.

“And I knew just the thing that could cure that for you too.” Chrysalis sighed as Samara hopped up onto her lap.

“Just gonna… take this for a minute.” Star said, grabbing Chrysalis’ bowl of ice cream and setting it on his lap. “You can have it back when I’m done.”

“You can keep it.” Chrysalis said.

Star picked up a piece of ice cream and flicked it onto Chrysalis’ face. “Samara I think she missed a spot.” He said.

Chrysalis’ tongue flicked out and brought the ice cream into her mouth.

“You know what I think I’m full. How about we go somewhere else?” Star suggested.

“Like where?” Samara asked.

Chrysalis looked at him and raised an eyebrow, “Yes where to next Star?” She asked.

“How about… we go see a movie.” Star smiled.

“What kind of movie?” Samara asked.

Chrysalis’ look repeated the question.

“Well why don’t we go see what’s playing and you can choose the movie.” Star said, rubbing his knuckles through Samara’s hair.

“That sounds great!” Samara smiled.

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“So what looks good?” Star asked, pointing up to the list of movies.

“Um… What about… The Cabin In The Woods?” Samara asked.

Star looked up at Chrysalis and shrugged.

“You’re the one who’s going to be paying for it later not me…” Chrysalis shrugged.

“You sure you’re up for it? It’s a pretty scary movie, and I’d hate to see you getting nightmares.” Star asked, kneeling down to Samara.

“I spent a full day with R’yota!” Samara said.

“Braver than me.” Star chuckled. “Okay how about we get some snacks. Pick out whatever you want and I’ll get the popcorn.”

“I’ll pay for the snacks. You two go pick out whatever you want.” Chrysalis smiled.

“You heard her lets go!” Star cheered, lifting Samara onto his shoulder and dashing towards the snack stand.

Chrysalis followed them in.

“I want one of everything!” Samara said.

“You mean two… I’m here too.” Star corrected.

“No three! I want some extras!” Samara said.

“You can have whatever you want. You okay with that Chryssi?” Star asked.

“Of course I did say get whatever you want.” Chrysalis nodded.

“Great, meet you there.” Star said, grabbing the popcorn and drinks before heading to the theatre. He walked in and looked around. “So where do you wanna sit?”

“Right there!” Samara said pointing to the front of the theatre, right in front of the screen.

Star laughed and took a seat in the front, setting her down in his lap. “Is the seat comfortable?” He joked.

“Yeah!” Samara giggled, leaning back against Star.

Star turned and noticed Chrysalis sitting next to him. “Jesus.” He snapped.

“I prefer to be called Chrysalis but thank you anyway.” Chrysalis joked.

“Let’s hope there are no romans in this movie.” Star sighed.

“Shh. The movie’s starting.” Samara shushed.

About half an hour passed.

Samara had buried her face in Star’s chest and was shaking a little.

“Everything’s okay…” Star said, hiding the shakiness in his voice.

“Huh… did it happen yet?” Chrysalis questioned as she looked up at the screen.

“No spoilers…” Star whispered.

“I haven’t seen it yet.” Chrysalis said, “I just know something good always happens… It is Joss Whedon.”

Star looked down at Samara and ran his hand through her hair. “You okay?” He asked softly.

“Y… y… yeah…” She nodded shakily.

“You know… How about we uh… head home. This movie is boring…” Star said.

“N… No! I’m brave…” Samara said quickly.

“Nn… Yes… yes you are.” Star said quietly.

“Of course you are sweetie.” Chrysalis smiled.

Samara looked up at the screen again.

Star wrapped his arms around Samara and looked up at it with her.

“Mmm and now it should get good.” Chrysalis smiled.

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“That was… good.” Star said, walking out of the theatre with Samara on his shoulders.

“Y… yeah… good.” Samara nodded.

“I wish I hadn’t seen that last part…” Chrysalis mumbled, shaking a little bit.

“I think the first thing we should do… Iets go home… and lie down… Together.” Star said.

“Let’s… do… that…” Samara nodded.

The three of them continued walking until they arrived at Star and J’s house, quickly walking in and locking the door. “Okay so… this is my house.” Star said. Almost the moment Star started walking, Pabu ran up to him and climbed onto his shoulder, staring up at Samara.

“What’s that?” Samara asked quietly.

“That’s Pabu. He’s a ferret. Pabu say hi.” Star said. Pabu climbed onto Samara and started licking her fingertips. “I think you still taste like butter.”

“I do?” Samara asked, licking her other hand.

Pabu hopped onto her other hand and clung to it, nibbling on her fingers. “I think he likes you.” Star laughed.

“I like him too!” Samara said, pulling Pabu against herself and hugging him tightly.

Pabu let out a squeak before slipping out of her grasp and into her shirt.

Samara started giggling and tried to pull Pabu out.

Pabu climbed out the back and curled up into a ball on her shoulder.

Samara smiled and started petting Pabu.

A raven landed on Star’s shoulder and looked up at him.

“Oh hey Huggin.” Star said.

Huggin nodded and motioned his beak to Samara.

“That’s my new niece. Be nice to her. And if you peck her in any painful way I’ll be hanging that beak as a trophy while I eat cooked pigeon for dinner.” Star stated.

Huggin cocked his head and stared at Star.

“I’m sure you’d want to kill J’s only pet.” Chrysalis sighed.

“Oh well if that bothers you, then sure go ahead and hurt her as much as you want.” Star said, glancing to Huggin.

Huggin raised his foot up and put it against Star’s nose.

Star sighed. “I’m sorry. Just got out of a horror movie and I’m on edge.” He said.

Huggin squawked and flew off into the kitchen.

“Well why don’t we head off to bed.” Star said, heading upstairs and into his room.

“Oooh what’s that?” Samara said pointing to the thing laying on Star’s bed.

Star sat down and picked up what looked to be a coconut fashioned into a bowl. “Who made this?” He asked.

Huggin flew into the room and landed on the windowsill. He cocked his head and looked at Star.

“This is actually… really cool. Thanks Huggin.” Star smiled.

Huggin nodded before flying out of the room.

“What is it?” Samara asked.

“A bowl.” Star said.

“Oh. That’s really nice.” Samara smiled.

Star fell back onto the bed. “Bed… good…” He laughed.

Samara fell back on top of Star and giggled.

“You’ve activated my trap card!” Star said, wrapping his arms around her and giving her a bear hug.

Samara started struggling against his arms as she laughed even more.

Star loosened his grip and kissed her forehead. “Why don’t you get some sleep.” He said.

“Okay.” Samara nodded, slowly closing her eyes.

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Samara’s eyes shot open as a small scratching sound echoed from downstairs. She looked up at Star, who was snoring peacefully.

Samara slowly got up and walked carefully to the door. As she got closer, the scratching grew louder. She shakily reached for the door handle. As she grabbed it, the scratching stopped. She sighed and let go of it. Before she turned around, the scratching was heard again, except this time it was directly on the other side of the door. She turned to the door and slowly turned the door handle. She cracked the door open a little and looked out into the darkness. She squinted and tried to see what was making the noise, only to notice a pair of eyes staring back at her.

Samara’s eyes widened and she screamed loudly and jumped back onto the floor.

“Dah ng… I’m up!” Star said quickly, hopping up and falling out of bed and onto the floor.

Samara crawled under the bed and started crying.

Star moved next to the bed. “Samara what’s wrong?” He asked quickly.

“O… Out… th… there…” Samara stammered pointing towards the door.

“What’s out there?” Star asked.

“P… Pair… o… of eyes…” Samara mumbled.

“Why don’t you come on out… I’ll protect you, I promise.” Star said, holding out his hand. “You said you were brave right? You’re not going to let a pair of eyes scare you are you?”

“It… it wasn’t just the eyes… something was… s… scratching…” She stammered.

“Well you’re right, that sounds pretty scary. Did you want me to check it out?” He asked.

“No!” Samara said in almost a shout, “What if it’s a monster?”

“I’m sure it’s nothing. And if it is a monster then It had better start running.” Star said. “You wanna know why?”

“Wh… why?” Samara asked shakily.

“Because you’re here.” Star smiled.

Samara smiled a little and stopped the last bit of her crying.

“So did you want to come with me or stay here, because either way I’m not going to let some monster pick on my niece.” Star stated.

“I’ll come too…” Samara said as she slowly climbed out from under the bed.

The two of them approached the doorway and saw the pair of eyes hadn’t moved. Star stared at them immediately.

“U… Uncle Star?” Samara asked quietly.

Star reached for the light switch and flicked it on. Light flooded out into the hall to reveal a large spider sitting there. “Oh… it’s just Oscar.” He said with a relaxed sigh.

“Who’s Oscar?” Samara asked.

“He’s a giant spider. Technically he’s Fluttershy’s son so… He’s not going to hurt you.” Star said.

“A… spider?” Samara asked.

“Yeah. Come on why don’t you say hi.” Star said, opening the door a little more. Oscar sat there, staring up at Samara.

“Hi.” Samara waved. “I’m Samara!”

Oscar blinked a few times and walked up to Samara.

Samara reached forward to pet him.

One of Oscar’s legs moved up and poked Samara’s nose.

“Oscar you’ve been spending too much time with Clara.” Star shook his head.

Samara tackled Oscar and started giggling.

Oscar lied there motionless. “I see you two are going to get along just fine.” Star said.

Samara nuzzled herself against Oscar and started scratching his belly.

Oscar continued to stay motionless. “He likes it don’t worry. He just doesn’t want to play rough because he doesn’t want to hurt you.” Star said.

“My sister Jane loves to play rough with me.” Samara said.

Oscar effortlessly moved onto his stomach, putting all his weight on her.

Samara started pushing up on him.

“Yeah I don’t want to be a downer but… I don’t think you’re going to win Samara.” Star laughed.

Star noticed how Oscar was lifted a little bit off of Samara.

Star stared at the two. “Okay maybe…” He mumbled.

Oscar wrapped all his legs around Samara and tightened, restraining her against him.

“Oh you’re tricky…” Samara said as she thought about something.

“What’s brewing in that head of yours?” Star asked.

Samara stared at Oscar as a smile grew on her face.

Oscar stared back and blinked in response.

There was a small spark on the tip of her horn.

“Uhh?” Star questioned.

Samara teleported out from under Oscar and into Star’s arms.

Star looked down at Samarra. “Hi.” He smiled.

“Hi.” Samara giggled.

Star’s eyes twitched as Oscar charged at him. He tossed Samara into the air as Oscar tackled him to the floor. Samara landed directly on top of Oscar, causing Star to grunt from the extra weight.

“Ooooh I’m a Spider Rider now!” Samara giggled. “Let’s go get Princess Sparkle!”

“Yes ma’am.” A voice said, sounding as if coming from Oscar.

“Oscar?? You can talk?!” Star said, eyes widening.

Samara giggled. “Of course he can silly.” She said.

A green goo started to rise from Oscar’s back, forming into Clara’s upper body. “I am now a drider.” She stated.

“I think you’ve been playing too much Corruption of Champions.” Star said.

“I thought only Dad played that re… relig…” Samara mumbled.

Star looked at Samara for a few moments. “Go on…” He said.

“Dad’s been playing that a lot!” Samara said. “Last time he had a clean up crew come in and wash down the entire room…”

“You don’t say… Mm… Say, where’s his computer?” Star asked.

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The next morning:

“Everything checks out you’re free to go.” Cross said as he put down the clipboard.

“Thanks Doc.” J said as he stood up from the bed.

“Just… don’t go eating that much crap again.” Cross said.

“I won- Yeah… I can’t promise anything of that nature.” J said. “See you next time that I do!” He waved as he walked out of the room.

“You!” Sarah’s voice boomed down the hall.

J stopped dead in his tracks and turned to face her.

“Serena get his knees.” Sarah said as Serena came up behind J and hit him in the knee with a pipe.

“Nnnng fuck…” J grunted, falling to the floor clutching his leg.

“Oh you poor thing… we’ll take you home and take gooood care of you.” Sarah said with a growing smile on her face.

“But it’s going to take awhile since you can’t walk.” Serena said, curb stomping his other knee.

“NNNGH GOD WHY!” J shouted as his head hit the floor. “WHAT DID I DO WR-”

“Shh shh… Everything will be alright.” Sarah whispered as she kneeled down beside him. Before J had a chance to respond a piece of duck tape was placed onto J’s mouth and some type of strap around his horn.

J started struggling against them.

“Ohh no… I think his arms are hurting.” Sarah said, staring intently into J’s eyes as Serena hit the pipe against her other hand menacingly.

His eyes widened further and he stopped moving.

“That’s a good little boy… now don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get better.” Sarah said softly, running a hand through his hair. Sarah smiled a little more as she saw tears running down J’s face.

“Oh he’s a sad puppy…” Serena said, tilting her head and smiling.

“Oh can we keep him? He’s so cute! I promise I’ll feed him, and take him for walks.” Sarah begged.

“Anything!” Serena nodded.

Sarah and Serena lifted J up and carried him towards the exit. Dragging him home and walking through the front doors. They brought him to the couch and lied him down. “There we go… now just relax and get comfortable… we’ll take good care of you.” Sarah giggled.

“Oh I know! Let’s give him a haircut.” Serena suggested.

J shut his eyes tightly and he started to shake.

“We can do makeovers! I’ll get the kit, you stay here and make sure no one touches h- Make sure he rests…” Sarah said, rushing downstairs into the basement.

Serena walked over and took a seat next to J, never taking her eyes off him.

J refused to even look in her direction.

“Oh I thought you liked the rough treatment… You are our bitch after all.” Serena whispered. She pulled J towards her and rested him against her body as she quietly hummed a lullaby. “Go to sleep J…”

J shook his head violently.

There were footsteps as Beck descended the stairs and looked at J. “He okay??” She asked nervously.

J’s eyes snapped open and he stared at Beck pleadingly.

“I think you should let him go.” Beck said.

“No he’s fine… we’re taking care of him, right J?” Serena asked, looking back at J.

J closed his eyes and a few tears slid down his face as he fearfully nodded his head.

“Let him go… now.” Beck commanded.

“No.” Sarah said, appearing behind Beck and hitting her over the head with a metal pipe. Beck collapsed to the floor clutching her head.

J’s tears came through in full force and he started thrashing again.

“Oh sister… he’s started up again.” Serena said.

“Oh let me take care of him.” Sarah said, starting to walk towards J.

“Daddy! Are you home yet?” Alma called from upstairs.

Before Sarah even turned towards the stairs, her foot was grabbed by Beck and she was tripped. Beck jumped on top of Sarah and started punching her. “YOU! BITCH!” Beck screamed.

Alma walked out of the bathroom and when she saw J she entirely froze up. “D… Daddy?” She asked fearfully.

Beck’s punches slowed to a stop as both her, Sarah, and Serena felt a surge of fear hit them.

“Wh… what are… y… you doing to him?” Alma asked.

“These two are hurting him… I’m… trying to help him.” Beck said, staring up at Alma.

“Wh… why are… are you hurting him?” Alma asked shakily.

“We were just having fun… we weren’t going to kill him.” Serena said.

“Yeah… we play rough like this… all the time…” Sarah said as a trickle of blood ran down her nose.

Alma just stared at Sarah and Serena.

“Um… I don’t think J wants to play anymore.” Sarah said.

“Y… yeah.” Serena nodded. “I’ll just take him up to his room an-” She was cut off as she touched J and felt a stab of pain in her hand, jerking it away quickly.

“Don’t touch him.” Alma said coldly.

“They aren’t, now back the fuck away from the couch.” Beck said, standing up and facing Serena, who immediately obeyed her.

“Stay away from my daddy.” Alma said as she appeared at J’s side. “He doesn’t like you anymore.”

“That’s not true.” Sarah said quietly.

Alma remained silent as she removed the strap on J’s horn.

His horn sparked to life and he vanished from the couch.

“It is.” Alma said as she teleported out of the house.

“Oh she’s just throwing a tantrum.” Sarah said.

“Yeah she’ll get over i-” Serena was cut off as Beck grabbed the pipe from Sarah and hit her in the face with it, sending Serena to the floor.