Fan Fiction / Zoids Fan Fiction ❯ Unforgettable ❯ family ( Chapter 14 )

Fiona looked over towards the sleeping Van with a smile on her face. She then turned her attention out the window. She loved Van for letting her have the window seat when he loves it so much. Hell, she loved him no matter what. `It is good to have him back,' she said leaning back into the seat while looking into the afternoon sky.

 

She had woken up not too long before from the nap that she had taken when they first got onto the plane. She saw that Van was already asleep so she didn't say anything so that he could continue. `He looks so peaceful like that,' she thought moving a stray strand of his spiky hair out of his face.

 

Van twitched and opened his eyes at the small contact that Fiona made with his skin. Her touch sent shivers down his spine with how good it felt. “Are we there yet?” he asked with a yawn. He leaned over Fiona slightly to look out the window and saw that they were still in the air.

 

“No, we should be arriving shortly though. We have been up for about an hour or two. It's far but not terribly far away,” Fiona said with a smile as she turned to look out the window into the gorgeous cloudless sky.

 

Fiona didn't say a word after that. She was too deep in thought to want to think. Although Van had assured her that his parents didn't hate her for breaking up with Van, it still worried her what they would say when they saw her. What if they really were angry at her?

 

“Take deep breathes Fiona; I told you that everything is fine with them. They understood what you were going through and they don't hate you for trying to do what you felt was right,” Van said wrapping and arm around her shoulders. He laid a kiss on her forehead while she laid her head upon his shoulder.

 

“I know, but I still feel bad for back then and I will continue to worry until I hear what they really have to say about me,” Fiona said closing her eyes while trying to relax a little. It didn't help all that much.

 

“My parents love you Fiona. They did before and they still did after we broke up. They urged me to go after you multiple times. I still don't understand what it was that stopped me. Maybe it was the fear that you wouldn't take me back,” he said putting on a weak smile at the memories.

 

Fiona relaxed a little and leaned into his shoulder a little further. “I really hope that you are right. They had a lot of expectations for me and I feel like I let them down by not following through with them,” Fiona said sadly as she gripped his arm tightly.

 

Van sighed because he just couldn't get her to let go of her fears. “Fiona, if it makes you feel any better, they didn't approve of Tiffany at all. My mother had a tantrum when she heard I was getting married to Tiffany. Yet they approved of you almost immediately. Just calm down,” he said kissing her forehead again.

 

The pilot then came on and told everyone that they were preparing to land. `I just have to calm down. Van is right, I hope,' Fiona thought while she felt the plane beginning its decent. She knew there was no turning back from this.

 

*****

 

Fiona breathed in the scent of the fresh air. It had been so long since she had been back here and she could definitely say it was quite refreshing compared to that of the city. This was once her home but she never returned here after she broke up with Van. Perhaps she was too afraid to see him, or maybe it was that she didn't want to see her mother, or maybe it was a bit of the both of them.

 

Van came out of the airports doors carrying all of their luggage. His arms were filled with them all and he was having a very hard time trying to just stand under his weight. “Help please,” he begged looking at Fiona with pleading eyes. They were going to be staying here for a while so they had to bring a lot of extra sets of clothes.

 

Fiona just giggled at the appearance of him. She walked over to him and merely took two of the much smaller pieces of luggage. “There, now it should be a lot easier,” she said with a smile taking a seat on the bench next to them.

 

Van glared at her playfully. “Thanks a lot,” he said sarcastically causing her to laugh. He set the rest of them down as they waited for their ride to get here. Van had called in advance for a car that he left here for when he visited. He made sure that his parents didn't know of his early arrival though.

 

A car pulled up in front of them a few minutes later. It was a black sports car that looked brand new as if it had never been used. A man got out of the car and handed Van the keys to it before he walked away with a mere nod of his head in acknowledgement. Van nodded back as him and Fiona put all the luggage into the back. Surprisingly, it all managed to fit.

 

Van got into the drivers seat and started up the car while Fiona got into the passengers seat. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes hoping to get a small rest since it would still be another fifteen or so minutes before they managed to get to his parents house.

 

Van looked over in Fiona's direction and smiled before he got the car moving. He drove faster than the rest of the cars. It only took him ten minutes to get there instead of fifteen like those going the speed limit. He never did like driving slow, but he made sure not to overdo it.

 

Van looked up at the rather large house that was before him. He never really lived there because his parents got it after he left for college and his father started the business. He liked being there though. It was a comfortable place, and for his parents, large enough for the possibility of any future grandchildren.

 

Van knew it would be a while before he had one of his own. He still had to get the divorce from Tiffany. He knew Fiona always dreamed of children but he wouldn't have any with her until they were married. This time he did not intend on letting her get away.

 

Van knew his parents would be willing to wait. His older sister Maria had a child of her own as it was. They were ecstatic about the kid but they really wanted one from Van as well. He knew that he would never have one with Tiffany because she was firmly against it, feeling like it would only ruin her career.

 

Van reached over and shook Fiona's slightly to wake her up. “We're here Fiona. It's time for you to wake up,” he said but she didn't seem to want to. Van knew of the perfect way. A technique he used plenty of times in the past. He leaned over kissed her on the lips. At first she was resistant but then she responded to the kiss and kissed him back.

 

“Van,” Fiona moaned into the kiss and whimpered when he pulled away from her smirking. “Don't stop,” she begged reaching over and taking his lips once again with her own. She was hungry for every touch, and every emotion that he could ever give her.

 

Van smiled while his lips battled with hers. He then pulled away. “We're here,” he said finally managing to remember why he wanted to wake her up in the first place. “Come on,” he said taking a hold of her hand and placing a kiss on the palm of it.

 

Fiona carefully pulled her hand away from him. “You go ahead. I'll be there in a few minutes. I just need to collect myself a bit,” she said and was glad when he nodded his head while turning off the car and climbing out of it.

 

Van just walked away because he knew that she would come when she was ready. He still didn't see why she thought his parents would hate her for what she did. They loved her and always will. They knew why she did it and knew she only meant the best in doing so, even if it did hurt.

 

Van walked up to the large front door and knocked loudly on it. He didn't take any suitcases except for a small bag. He planned to get the rest later when Fiona and him were a bit more settled in.

 

The door opened slightly and Van looked down to see a small pair of eyes peeking through the door. Van chuckled and kneeled down to the kid's height. “Hey kiddo, my how you've grown,” Van said with a smile as the kid's eyes brightened up in recognition.

 

The door flew open and a small boy who was only five years old flew out of the door. “Uncle Van, uncle Van!” the kid yelled in a delighted tone. He clung to Van's leg while Van tried to playfully wrestle him off. The kid had a very good grip though.

 

He was the son of his sister Maria. Maria was five years older than him and had married about a year after she had graduated from college. It brightened his life a bit because Van had also broken up with Fiona around the same time. His nephew came two year after that. The kid looked up to Van as his hero since he didn't have a father figure. His father died in a car crash about a year after his birth. The kid was always bugging him, but Van loved to play with the kid anyways.

 

His nephew, Michael, looked around Van expecting to see something. “Dragon lady isn't here?” Mike asked which caused Van to burst out into laughter at the mention of his ex-wife's nickname given to her by Mike. Clearly, none of his family liked Tiffany and he was beginning to understand why.

 

“Michael, who's at the door?” Van heard his sister Maria asked. No sooner had it been heard then she came walking into the room. Her eyes widened at the sight of Van. “Oh Van, I thought you were coming to visit next week,” Maria said as she walked over to her brother and gave him a hug.

 

“Yeah, but there was a last minute change of plans shortly after I called here. Crougar wanted to get me away because we were having problem with the press. Where's mom and dad?” Van asked looking around, not seeing his parents anywhere.

 

Maria thought it over trying to remember where their parents were at. Then it clicked. “Oh yeah, they are in the kitchen. Come on, I'm sure that they will be glad to see you,” Maria said leading him towards the kitchen.

 

They walked in and their parents were there and smiled when they saw Van walk in. “Van, you're early,” his mother said walking over to Van giving him a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek. “I'm slightly surprised by this,” she said with a smile.

 

“Problems with the press. Crougar wanted me to get away for a while to get some rest. It's been very rough down their lately. I'm definitely welcoming the extended vacation I'm having,” Van said taking a seat across from his father. He picked up a piece of toast from a large stack of them in the middle and started to eat it.

 

His father looked at him quizzically and noticed that he was alone. “I thought you mentioned that two were coming over,” he said leaning his head on his hands while everyone else turned their attention to Van. Mike had a look of horror on him and his mother didn't look too pleased at the mention of it.

 

“Oh yeah, she should be coming in a few minutes,” Van said after swallowing the piece of toast that was in his house. “Which reminds me that I have a bit of a surprise for all of you,” Van said leaning back in the chair getting comfortable since they were very comfortable chairs.

 

“Oh please don't tell me she's pregnant,” Van's mother mumbled and was luckily not heard by the rest of them. She did not want someone like Tiffany giving her grandchildren. The woman does everything possible to be mean to her family but she tries to be a complete angel when Van is around.

 

The sound of a knock on the door caught all of their attentions. Van grinned, his sister grimaced, his father had a calm look on his face, and his mother started to walk towards the door with Van following after her. She did not look happy at all.

 

She walked up to the door ready for anything whatever Tiffany could throw at her. She always said the most insulting things possible when she first walks into the house. She opened the door quickly and her angry expression turned to one of shock. “Dan!” she yelled trying to make sure she wasn't hallucinating.

 

Dan walked into the room and froze when he too saw who was at the door. “Fiona?” he asked with a hopeful tone to his voice. He looked around and noticed that Van had disappeared. He was probably the only one with answers.

 

“Hello Mr. and Mrs. Flyheight. It has been a very long time,” Fiona said nervously twisting around as their eyes stuck on her as if they were seeing a ghost rather than her at the door.

 

“Fiona! How many times have I told you not to call us that?” Van's mother suddenly asked happily wrapping Fiona in a tight hug that knocked the air out of her for a second. “I can't believe you're here. Van just came by for a visit. What a coincidence,” she said happily not even realizing that Fiona was the surprise Van talked about.

 

Dan scratched his head with a small laugh. “You know sweetheart, I don't exactly think it's a coincidence that the two of them are here at the same time,” Dan said looking around again for Van but he was still nowhere to be found. It was amazing how much Van and his mother were alike. He gained his father's looks but his mother's personality. It was kind of a funny combination.

 

Fiona let off a giggle while she smiled brightly. They were treating her like they used to. All of her previous fears were melting away and was beginning to regain the comfortable feeling that she had whenever she was around Van's family.

 

`Van's married, so why would he have Fiona with him. I have to admit that it's definitely nice to see the two of them are friends again. She must be who Van brought with him. He asked for one room though. What is going on?' Dan asked himself as he looked suspiciously at Fiona and again for Van. He jumped when he saw that Van was suddenly standing right next to him. “Van!” he yelled in surprise.

 

Van smiled brightly at him. “You were quick at seeing that dad. You were right; it isn't just coincidence that she is here at the same time as me. That is because she came with me,” Van said walking over and standing by Fiona as his parents looked a little confused. They were happy, but confused. “Why don't we go sit down and I will fill you all in,” Van said grabbing Fiona's hand as he led her towards the living room.

 

Everyone followed after him and they were all sitting around staring at Van and Fiona making the two of them feel a little uncomfortable. “So what is going on Van?” his father asked leaning back in the chair. He didn't even try to hide the smile he had at the sight of Fiona.

 

“Before any of you jump to conclusions, I'm not having an affair,” Van said knowing that was going through their minds. All of his family's faces dropped and he smiled. “I am not having an affair because I'm not married anymore, I'm getting a divorce from Tiffany,” Van said and everyone's heads snapped up.

 

Van's mother Karin sat up straight immediately with a bright smile on her face like that of a child that had gotten a toy store for her birthday. `Finally!' she mentally yelled joyfully. “Then does that mean what I think it means?” his mother asked leaning in closely.

 

Van looked at his mother and smiled. “Yes, Fiona and I have gotten back together. We put the past behind us and are giving it a second try. Quite a few road bumps though. Me with Tiffany, and her with her ex-fiancé. Everything is good though,” Van said shocking his parents.

 

“You were engaged Fiona?” Maria asked looking at Fiona with questioning eyes. She saw Fiona slightly nod with a sad expression. “Well I'm glad that you didn't,” she said making Fiona feel a lot better.

 

“It is true that I was engaged not too long ago. It ended shortly after it started, and not too long after Van and I met up again. He was becoming possessive and jealous and continued to pressure me to make me have sex with him. He never stopped when I told him no. Then he became abusive,” she said and the tone of her voice continued to get softer and softer with each word that she said.

 

“Oh god, I'm sorry Fiona,” Karin said as her hand went over her mouth in shock. “I can't imagine what it is that you have gone through because of that. I'm glad that Van was there to help you when you needed him,” she said with a tone of sympathy.

 

“It's ok. I'm just trying to forget all those bad things in the past. It has done one thing good. It allowed me to get back together with Van. So at least a little good was able to come out of something like that,” she said trying to look on the brighter side of things. She took a quick look at Van as the two of them smiled brightly towards each other.

 

The three other people in the room stared at the two lovebirds. They could all tell that the two of them loved each other as much as they did, maybe even more, than when they were originally going out.

 

Van suddenly stood up and walked towards Fiona. “If you will all excuse us, we need to go and unpack our things,” he said taking Fiona's hand and lifting her onto her feet with ease.

 

Van's mother stood up suddenly and started to walk towards the stairs. “Ok then, I will go have two rooms made up for you two. You just need to go and get your things,” she said with a bright smile starting up the stairs but she was stopped by Van's voice. To her, it was the most expected things for him to say.

 

“That's ok mom, we will just take my usual room. No need to make up too many rooms,” Van said before rushing out of the house with Fiona right behind him. He knew his family wouldn't care. The two of them always used to do this sort of thing. If they slept in the same house, it would always be in each others arms.

 

Maria stood up with a loud sigh. “Things really have gone back to normal for those two. It must have been in such a short time too. I could have sworn that Van was still with Tiffany when I called him a few weeks ago,” she said before walking away to look for her wayward son.

 

*****

 

Van was pulling the last of their stuff out of the car when he saw Fiona approaching him after taking some of the smaller things into the house. He stared at the beautiful sundress that she wore and how it clung to her body. He was so tempted by her looks right then.

 

“Is this the last of it Van?” she asked grabbing one of the few suitcases left, also the easiest one to move. When she saw him nod his head she grabbed a hold of it and then suddenly she was grabbed by Van and he back was lightly pushed against the car. “Van?” Fiona asked with loving eyes.

 

Van's eyes roamed up and down Fiona's body. “You are such a tease, do you know that Fiona. I just can't take my eyes off of you in this,” he said indicating her clothing. “Makes me wish I can just take it off you but I don't think that will go well with my family. Except maybe my mother. She would just go into grandma mode,” Van said chuckling a little before he lightly kissed her lips.

 

“Oh Van,” she said kissing him back and moaned slightly as he started to kiss her neck. She looked around hoping that no one was around to watch. She really loved the feelings that Van put in her but she was embarrassed of being spotted in the position that they were in.

 

Van's lips left her neck and went back to her lips as he hungrily devoured them which Fiona reciprocated with just as much ferocity. His arms wrapped around her waist when he was suddenly interrupted by a, “what you doing?”

 

Van looked up only to be meant with ocean blue eyes staring back at him from atop his car. “Ah!” Van yelled letting go of Fiona and stepping back in shock only to tumble over the rest of the suitcases lying on the ground.

 

Van was stunned for a second before he jumped back to his feet and got into his nephews face. “Don't you have somewhere else to be squirt?” he asked playfully with only a little bit of anger in his voice.

 

Mike gave a playful grin. “Why can't I hang out with you uncle Van? Every time that you are here, dragon lady keeps you away from everyone else,” Mike said laughing like only a kid could. He jumped off the car and stood in front of Fiona staring at her trying to get a feel for what she was like.

 

Fiona knelt down so she was standing at his height and gave him a bright smile. “Why hello there. You must be Mike. Van's told me lots about you,” she said and laughed when he beamed back. Obviously he liked to be talked about,

 

“You're nice, unlike dragon lady,” he said causing Fiona to laugh at the nickname. He turned towards Van. “Why isn't she my aunt?” he asked innocently which earned him a groan from Van.

 

“Am I going to be berated by everyone for that?” he asked no one in specific as he managed to stand up. He then smiled. “Who's to say that she won't become your aunt?” he said happily as he ruffled the young kids head before picking him up and throwing him over you shoulder.

 

He picked up the last of the suitcases while Mike sat on his shoulders laughing happily. “Come on Fiona, I want to get some rest now because this kid isn't going to let me go as long as I'm here,” he said walking back into the house with Fiona following closely behind him.

 

Fiona watched as Van and Mike playfully played with each other and smiled. `He is so good with kids. I wonder if he will be that good with ours… whoa! I'm getting way ahead of myself here. We haven't even talked about marriage yet,' Fiona thought with a small blush that went unnoticed by everyone.

 

“Fiona!” Fiona heard Karin yell making her stop and turn to the aging yet beautiful woman. Karin walked towards Fiona calmly and smiled. “Why don't you go settle in Fiona? Then maybe we can go for a bit of a walk later. How does that sound? There is a lot that I want to get caught up with you about,” she said and then smiled before she walked away without waiting for an answer.

 

Fiona nodded her head with a smile and turned back around and walked up the stairs towards the room that Van had been walking towards before Fiona had been stopped by his mother. He had stopped and waited patiently for her to come since she didn't know her way around. For this, she was very thankful for. The place was big and she was afraid of getting lost.

 

Fiona walked into what would be their room for the next few weeks. It was a cozy room that had plenty of space but too much. It had its own bathroom to the left of the door and a large king size bed against the far wall. She could say that she liked the room a lot.

 

Van put the suitcases he was carrying on the ground and looked towards Fiona. He smirked before he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her into his chest. “Where were we?” he asked in a seductive tone that made Fiona shiver with anticipation.

 

Fiona wrapped her arms around Van as he easily picked her up and pulled her towards the bed. They fell down with Fiona on the bottom. Van took her hands and held them above her head as he laid feather light kisses down her chin and to her neck. She shivered in delight and arched into him to give him better access.

 

Van's hands reached down towards the end of the sundress but he was stopped when he noticed Mike was once again there. “Ah!” Van yelled in shock as he rolled off to the side and they were both beat red. “Didn't my sister ever teach you how to knock?” Van growled out, upset that he had lost his chance with Fiona again.

 

“Sure she did and I did knock before I came in,” he said not understanding what was going on. “Why is it that you are trying to eat Auntie Fiona?” he asked making the two of them blush beat red at being caught by a five year old a second time.

 

Van was at a complete loss for words. `How do I explain something like that to a five year old?' he asked himself as he thought it over. “Um… well… it's hard to explain. I will tell you… when you're fifty,” Van said just blurting out words hoping the kid would leave. He was tired and he just wanted to spend some time with Fiona.

 

Fiona slowly got off the bed and kneeled before the child. “Van and I are kind of tired right now. Do you think you can leave and allow us to rest up?” she asked putting on a smile and was happy when he thought it over and then nodded before bounding out of the room.

 

“Smart thinking Fiona. Where were we then?” Van asked after he went and locked the door. He pouted when she just pushed him back. “Something wrong Fiona?” he asked as she sat next to him and laid her head on his shoulder.

 

“No, I'm just really tired. Why don't we just get some rest? Plus I don't think your parents will appreciate us doing it in their house,” she said pulling him down next to her and she laid her head upon his chest and closed her eyes.

 

Van just chuckled but smiled nonetheless as he stared at Fiona as she tried to fall asleep. “They won't mind but whatever you say Fiona,” he said wrapping his arm around her as he closed his eyes attempting to get a little shut eye as well.

 

*****

 

The place was actually very beautiful when Fiona got a good chance to look at it. They were just walking in the yard behind the huge house. It was filled with many beautiful flowers that were more than likely planted by Karin since it had always been something that she loved to do. Fiona used to love helping her in the beautiful gardens that she used to have.

 

“This place is as lovely as it can be. You have done such a wonderful job on it like you usually do,” Fiona said as she stopped and kneeled down to smell a beautiful red rose. She loved the smell of flowers and wished to have a garden of her own in the future.

 

“Thank you Fiona. That is such a kind thing to say. Except for Van and Maria, these are my biggest pride and joy,” she said admiring her work. “It is too bad that some people don't agree with you about such things. I always used to try and be nice to Tiffany but she was always insulting everything I did,” Karin said with a pout.

 

Fiona gave a half hearted smile. “She is definitely not the friendliest of people. She hasn't left Van alone since he broke up with her. It's really starting to get on my nerves. I just want to live a normal life with Van,” Fiona said as she sat on a small bench in the garden.

 

“I warned him, his father warned him, even Maria warned him not to get involved with her but he still did anyways and now look at what he has gotten himself into. It wouldn't surprise me if she tried to take everything that Van owns in the divorce. She will drag it out until she gets what she wants. Luckily Dan made them sign a prenuptial. He didn't trust Tiffany from the beginning. He knew she was only after one thing and it wasn't Van,” Karin said giving some water to some lilies with a sad smile.

 

“She didn't know what she had. Then again, I guess I didn't either when I decided to leave him. It's a decision that I have felt bad over for years,” Fiona said as she laid her head back and stared up into the vast blue sky.

 

Karin chuckled a little as she joined Fiona upon the bench. “No, you knew what you had and still made a decision that you assumed was best for the both of you. There is no shame in that. You just thought that you would bring him happiness. That is the type of selflessness I always loved in you,” she said giving Fiona a hug.

 

“As I said before when I first got here. I'm trying to put the past behind me now. Everything is going great for me now. I don't want anything to ruin it,” Fiona said with a bright smile.

 

“You are a one of a kind person Fiona. You are the perfect type for my son. So… when are the kids coming?” she asked with a laugh and laughed even more when she saw the bright red blush cross Fiona's face. “I have been asking you since I met you and I'm tired of waiting,” she said jokingly.

 

Fiona shook her head to try and lessen the blush. `I should have expected something like that from her,' she thought with a small chuckle. “You are a little ahead of yourself. We just got back together. I better go now,” Fiona said standing up quickly to go and find Van since they had planned to go somewhere and she needed to get ready.

 

A few moments after Fiona had left; Maria came walking through a small opening carrying a small basket filled with flowers that her mother had asked her to get from a certain area.

 

Maria walked up to her mother and looked at Fiona retreating form and from what she could see, her still red face. “I am willing to bet anything that the two of them have finally done it. It's a wonder how they lasted this long,” Maria said causing her mother to laugh out loud.

 

“They most likely have done it. It wouldn't surprise me. All for the better either way,” she said as the two of them walked back towards the house wanting to get dinner started so that it would be ready when Van and Fiona got back from wherever they were leaving to.