The Lucky Ones Chapter 10: Morning Struggles

Story by liltenhead on SoFurry

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#10 of The Lucky Ones

I finally decided to give Lu a small first person part!

This will also be the last slow moving chapter in the series, full gear ahead.


*Sarah*

My eyes closed, locked in a loving warm embrace was a part of my every day life. Being able to sleep with Lu every single night is a blessing that I can't repay to whatever god is up there. The mere idea of peace and love every single moment was an actual reality for me.

However, my eyes never stayed closed too long, considering the fact my husband is just as attatched to me as I am to him.

I felt a small tapping sensation bump into my nose waking my eyes up inside their homes. My lids opened up letting in the real sight of life, no longer lost in the dream world.

Before my eyes even fully focused a wet kiss was placed onto my forehead followed by the ever so familiar words of Lu saying, "good morning honey!"

Stretching out across his body while gripping into his fur I tiredly replied, "morning to you too dear!" Right after I finished my stretch and abusing the power of his warm fur, I lifted my head upwards, realizing he woke me up with his muzzle like he always does. My eyes instantly locked onto his, no longer lost in the waking up trance. Lu in my sights, I brought my face down towards his and maneuvered my lips onto his own getting a real good morning kiss.

He broke the kiss keeping our faces only inches apart, his grip still tight on my back. "So how did my lovely Sarah sleep last night?"

Still mesmerized by his eyes I sheeplishly replied, "well I'm not too thrilled about wearing clothing again, but I'm getting old anyways."

"And yet you're still as beautiful as ever!"

I couldn't help but smirk slightly, but Lu just had to know that I wasn't gonna just let a conversation drift off quickly. "Says the Lucario that hasn't aged a day!"

He however only planted a kiss onto my cheek, "ahh man I love you Sarah."

"Oh getting tame on me now are ya?!"

His tail started to sway out of excitement as he gently started to shake me back and forth. "I'm still wild!"

I let out an excited squeak and expertly broke free of his arms rolling to side... Right off of the bed.

Adrenaline rushed through my entire system over the small fall followed by the muffled impact sound of my back colliding with the carpet.

Lu erupted out in laughter before he too rolled off the bed landing right on top of me in pursuit. While still laughing he asked, "you okay?"

There was no way I couldn't smile over the entire situation, getting older meant less of these little situations. Quickly, I kissed his muzzle and simply replied, "I love you too."

He let his weight fall onto me now relaxed knowing his woman was okay. His head rested down next to mine on the floor, and his weight on top of me felt really comforting.

Lu whispered out into my ear, "if the kids weren't awake, I'd totally just do you right here."

A blush crept across my face with my hands clutching into his back. I coyfully replied back, "I'll show you who's really the wild one later."

He pulled his head back upwards and gently put the tip of his muzzle onto my nose, "try not to fall off the bed when you do!"

With all my strength, I wrestled him to the side, with us now laying sideways on the ground. "Well unfortunately if I do, you'll be drug down with me for uh... Certain reasons."

His tail started to wag, and his cheeks flustered up with redness over my provacative little joke. "And yet you still say you're getting older. Heh, I honestly can't tell."

I let go of him and quickly hopped up to my feet in a youthful manner, "is that a good or bad thing?"

He instantly jumped up to my level and tapped his ring off of mine, "I wouldn't say it's one or the other. I've basically spent my entire life with you, you're the woman I love and married so you can be whatever you want. I'll obviously love you no matter what."

Heh, well let's try something a little different!

Springing into action, I quickly grabbed Lu, using a good bit of strength I lifted him up in the air, and cradled him into my arms much like he would for me. The look on his face was of complete confusion, and it honestly looked rather cute. There I was, carrying my obviously stronger husband in my arms.

"Wha... what the heck are you doing?!"

He didn't even try to resist as I walked forward, "well you always carry me so I'm just doing you a favor!"

Thanks to the anatomy of a Lucario, he really doesn't weight that much. I consider myself fairly fit, but carrying Lu was pretty straining. But of course I wasn't gonna let that stop me.

As I exited out into the hall through the open doorway, Lu let out a slight chuckle as he just simply stared up at me. His tail dangling downwards making him look rather cute, not even mentioning those big eyes and paws just gripping me.

Only a few moments passed before we finally made it down the stairs. I heard the living room T.V was turned on, and quickly made my way towards the sound.

The moment we entered the room I noticed Ri laying down on the couch with his head resting on Nick as they watched T.V together.

I was going to speak, but Lu actually took the lead. "Good morning kids!"

They both turned their attention from the television onto us. Nick simply smiled and Ri quickly asked out, "uhh what are you doing?"

I couldn't help but giggle as I gently let Lu back down to the ground. Instantly the strain of holding him went away. "Lu how the heck don't you get tired carrying me around?"

He placed his paw onto my back rubbing slowly, "natural strength honey!"

Hmm... you've got some other natural skills that can really make a woman love you.

"So do any of you boys want some breakfast?"

They all replied in nearly perfect unison, "sure!"

Ugh... sometimes I hate being the only woman in the house!

I quickly retreated into the kitchen, grabbed my car keys, and proceeded back into the main room with everyone just hanging around. Ri and Nick were now both sitting up right, while Lu patiently waited up against the wall just looking at me. I threw the keys onto the coffee table and finished my little show by saying, "go clean up cause I'm not cooking."

Ri laughed, "thanks for breakfast mom!"

"get going you dirty Lucario!"

It's always fun having a different species son, gives you a lot more material to work with.

Nick snickered out, "alright come on babe let's go make you a clean cario'!"

I couldn't help but laugh a little bit over Ri's subtle blush.

Lu grabbed my hand and started to lead me out of the room. "heh, well I guess I gotta be a clean Lucario too."

I kissed him on the cheek as we walked together out of the room, "you'll always be dirty in some way... mister floor."

We made it back upstairs into our bedroom closing the door behind us. I didn't even waste time stripping down in order to take a shower, and of course Lu had to comment. "Hey when you have a sexy wife, I have some right to be a little dirty."

He opened the master bath door waiting for me to walk inside. I walked over next to him completely nude and placed my hand on his chest before quietly speaking out, "yeah and your amazing body and complete youth is a nice bonus for an awesome guy."

The door shut behind us with a satisfying click setting the room for a nice relaxing shower with my husband. He turned the water on, turning the knobs roughly to a position that would hopefully produce a comfortable temperature. A shower, the one invention we use every day yet can't master it...

He slid away from the shower door shutting it gently, quickly making his way right in front of me, pressing his body up against my own, paws on my hips. "Well hopefully this time people don't get scared of two Lucarios walking into the building."

I threw my arms around his back and couldn't help but giggle, "honestly at first glance, you guys are pretty scary."

"Don't mess with my family, and you won't have to be scared."

Those words made me sway back and forth, the sound of the shower running giving the words a more lasting effect. I rested my head on his shoulder for a second and gave him a kiss onto his neck. "You've managed to keep me safe for all these years, hell... even saved my life a couple of times."

He let out a satisfied sigh, "you saved my life and Ri's."

I smiled pulling away from his grip sliding towards the shower door, "and I love you both with all my heart! But this water bill doesn't exactly care about that now does it!"

Lu only laughed and quickly opened the door for me, bravely testing the water first. "Feels okay, here give it a try!"

He suddenly flicked a little bit of water onto me, surprising me with the sudden steamy sensation of the water colliding with my bare skin.

I took instant revenge and gently shoved his body into the shower stream, spraying some water out onto the bathroom floor. "It better be good!"

He growled in a playful manner and pulled me into the shower, shutting the door behind me sparing the bathroom from further water torture. The sudden temperature change was welcome, but being pressed up against my husband was by far the best part. I planted my head into his chest, gripping onto his sides. "Now we have to clean up all the damn water!"

However, he simply kissed the top of my head and rubbed my back softly with his large comforting paws. "Little bit of water never killed anyone dear."

I of course couldn't stay mad at him and pulled my head back with a smile spread on my lips. With water streaming down my face, I brought my lips onto his which he happily returned.

We made out for a short while before finally pulling our heads away in search for oxygen. With my body still pressed up against his I spoke out, "I love you Lu"

He bumped my face with his muzzle and replied, "love you too Sarah"

The rest of the shower process went like any duo shower would. I'd help scrub his hard to reach spots and he would do the same for me. Nothing quite like taking a shower with the love of your life. Saves water and you get a free excuse to touch each other while naked, even though he's technically always naked... Life isn't fair!

We left the shower together, helped each other dry off... including the floor. I got dressed into a pair of black shorts with a blue tank-top, basically my typical apparel. The drawers shut with a heavy clunk of clothes as I spun around facing Lu dead on. "You know it's not fair that you never have to dress up."

He shuffled over to me and grabbed my hand with his paw firmly. "Well you could just hang out naked all day if ya want!"

We started to head towards the bedroom door, "jail doesn't sound like a good idea right now."

"Good point..."

I couldn't help but laugh as we started to head downstairs. Nick and Ri were both sitting up against the wall just watching us make our way to the front door.

Nick called out, "you guys take forever to shower."

"Well when this guy here decided to turn the bathroom into a swimming pool it takes awhile!"

Everyone let out a little chuckle over my demise of the situation. Once again, being surrounded by all men could really put a damper on things, let alone a Lucario family.

I let go of Lu's paw, and Ri swiftly tossed me the keys like he was waiting for years. Ri then opened the front door revealing the dim morning light. Our front porch was damp with rain but luckily the storm blew over only leaving dormant clouds.

"So guys how does a breakfast buffet sound?"

Ri pitched in sounding like a hungry animal while stepping out the door, "sounds good!"

Lu and I trailed behind Nick as we all left the house, "calm down you freaking carnivore!"

Nick chuckled over the remark I just gave to his boyfriend. I still sometimes find it funny just knowing my kid found love basically in the same way I did. They've been together for a good five years, and honestly behave like a married couple. And thanks to Nick's condition, they were always attached to each other in some way or another. Just seeing Ri happy was enough to put a smile on both Lu's and my own face.

After a few more seconds of trudging along the wet pavement of the driveway, we all managed to shuffle into the car, Lu up front and the kids in the back. I stuck the keys into the ignition, gave a firm twist marking the car to rumble to life. "We all ready?"

Ri and Nick both replied, "yeah," and Lu simply put his paw on my leg giving my the okay sign. With confirmation to go, I shifted the gear to drive and maneuvered out onto the main road.

A minute or two passed before I looked in the rear view mirror and nearly died from the cuteness overload. Of course I had to focus on the more important task of actually driving, but from the glance I got, they were hand in paw.

I couldn't help but smile over the small display of affection, and it led me on to ask, "you guys okay back there?"

To which they simply replied by a mhm sound. All the fuss caused Lu to turn around and take a gander at the sight. He didn't say anything however, he just slowly turned around with a smile on his face and his paw gripping my leg a little tighter.

The rest of the drive went like a normal day drive. Fresh smells of a morning rain fall adding an extra level of atmosphere to the air letting us know Spring was alive and well. The place I decided on was very Pokemon friendly, and we've been to this place several times. Buffet's made everything easier considering Ri and Lu could eat enough for five people.

We all made our way out of the car with Ri assisting Nick in the walking process towards the front door. Already my nostrils filled up with the sweet sugary scent of a breakfast scene. The scent was so enticing you could practically hear the rumbling of every ones stomach longing for some food.

I payed for four, and thanks to the establishment there was no questioning of two Lucarios. We found a four person booth in the corner of the restaurant and let the flock loose on the poor restaurant.

*Lu*

Hmm... plenty of good stuff to eat around here but I absolutely hate having to wrestle food out of the trays.

My eyes scanned across the floor first taking a notice at my wife, then onto a Blaziken who was enjoying a meal with what I presumed was his trainer. Wish I had some talons to grip onto these tongs, guess I'll just have to use both of my paws.

Alright some french toast, this should be an easy battle! I laid my plate gently on the side of the buffet cart and expertly maneuvered my paws around the tong. But... the dang thing just wouldn't cooperate! A good thirty seconds or so passed with me just failing to use this device until my lovely Sarah came to my rescue.

"Coulda said something earlier dear."

Aw man, what would I do without you?