Title: Veggies, How to get rid of them.
Author: Hex
E-mail: shini_tenshi777@yahoo.com or shinitenshi777@gmail.com
Rating: G
Fandom: Xena/Herc
Pairing: Cupid/Strife
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in this story. Nor am I
writing this for money.
Warning: None
Summary: Strife decides that kids should have some ways to get rid of
their vegetables.
Status: Complete
Archive: If you want to.
Notes: Thanks to TW for encouraging me, and helping me gather ideas
for the list. Also thanks to all those who posted ideas in TW's lj.
Sunlight streamed though the window and into the lavish room. In the
middle of the room was a large bed on which lay a red velvet coverlet,
black silk sheets, pillows of all shapes, and Cupid. Blond hair
shined in the light of the beam, accenting a face that is the picture
of perfect. A yawn escaped from the Cupid's mouth as muscular limbs
stretched, working out the kinks from sleep. Eyelids fluttered open,
then shut again with a groan. He reached out an arm searching for the
warm body that should have been there. Feeling nothing, Cupid sat up
and peered around the room in search of his lover.
With another yawn, Cupid got up off of the bed and dressed himself
with a thought. As much as he would rather had gone unclothed, Bliss
had started to mimic some of Strife's and his behaviors. He winced at
the memory of when Bliss had decided give Aunt 'Thena a hug naked, and
then answered her question of why he was naked with 'I wan' ta be like
daddy'. Cupid dragged his mind be to the present and used his powers
to locate Strife. When he located the Mischief God, he asked the room
at large, "Why are you in the office this early?" He walked through
the doorway and towards the office to ask Strife that question.
As he peered into the office Cupid saw his lover leaning over a desk
muttering to himself. Cupid started to walk closer to Strife but
paused when the other didn't hear him. He watched Strife for a while
and heard him mutter "Nah, that won't work." Knowing better then to
sneak up on Strife when his lover was not aware of him, he cleared his
throat to get Strife's attention. Cupid blinked in astonishment when
the muttering god didn't even seem to hear him. Starting to look
worried, he called out "Strife?" in a questioning tone.
Strife absent-mindedly looked up at Cupid and replied "Mornin' Cupe,"
then went back to his work.
Openly gapping now, Cupid walked towards Strife. As he came up behind
his lover he put his arms around Strife. While looking down at what
had Strife's attention, he asked, "What are you doing, babe?"
As he leaned back into Cupid's embrace Strife explained what he was
working on. "Well, ya know how I like ta go ta the 'Halls of Time'
an' check out th' future, right?" he started looking up at Cupid for
confirmation. Receiving a nod he continued, "Well I was watchin' some
kids an' I saw them bein' forced ta eat their veggies. I mean their
parents would say things like, 'Ya know there are kids starvin' in
China.' I'm talkin' 'bout major naggin' here. So I thought 'bout how
much mischief they can cause gettin' rid of them," Strife giggled
getting a buzz from just imaging it. "So I decided ta make a list of
ways ta do that," he finished glancing up at Cupid.
Smiling, Cupid gave his mischief-maker a brief kiss. "Well why don't
you show me this list? I mean mischief may not be my gig but maybe I
can help come up with some ways."
Picking up the list to show to the blonde god Strife replied, "Sure.
Here's what I got so far." As he looked down Cupid silently read what
was written on the scroll.
Ways for kids ta get rid of their veggies:
1. Feed it to the family pet
2. Send it to the starving kids in (whatever country)
3. Hide them under something else already on the plate
4. Move them onto someone else's plate
5. Put them in their pants
6. Hide them in something, napkin, cloth, ect.
7. Pretend to have a stomachache
8. Throw a fit
9. Put them under the carpet or rug
10. Pocket it to bury somewhere later
11. Hollow out the seat of the chair and hide them there
12. Negotiate
As he tried to catch he breath from laughing so hard, Cupid squeezed
Strife who was giggling up a fit. After taking a calming breath, he
informed his lover, "Babe this is great; I really don't know of
anything that I can add to it but I think it's fine for now."
"Really? I mean I really want ta make this work," Strife questioned,
glancing up at the winged god.
"Yeah, love, it's perfect, and I'm sure other ideas will come to you
later on," Cupid reassured giving his love a short kiss on the neck.
"Oh, and Strife?" he said as he started toward the door, "You do know
if you show this to Bliss, you are SO sleeping on the couch." Strife
stopped cold in the midst of his giggling then gave a snicker as he
nodded in acknowledgment.
Stopping just inside the doorway leading to the hall, Cupid looked
over his shoulder, "Now babe, don't you think there is a better way to
spend the morning other than working?" he asked with a smirk before
heading towards the bedroom. Blinking for a second, Strife hastily
rolled up the scroll and set it on the desk before running after his
lover.
As both gods enjoyed their morning together, neither one saw the small
blond cherub that climbed up to see what his 'daddy Strife' was
working on.
End