Fic: The Blame Game (5/6)

Series: Associated with “Vengeance is Mine, Sayeth the Clone”; “Vengeance... the Letter”; “Vengeance is mine too, so say the Bot!”; “Bloody Tongue”

Authors: Marcus, Bear and Cae

Rated: PG- ish

Summary: Cae finds out about what Marcus and Bear have tried to pull on Sully during desert Thanksgiving night… now Marcus is the one in trouble.

Note: In IM form

Date: 11-25-04

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Cae: *pushes the half of pie she has left around her plate listening to them, not even hungry*

Marcus: *frowns and rubs her back lightly, then leans close to her ear and murmurs* Ya've 'ardly eaten a thing, Sparky. If ya don't want me tellin' Glarey yer ailin', ya'll at least 'ave another bite or two of yer dessert. *nods and kisses her cheek*

Cae: *turns her head and whispers back* Just really don't feel like eating, Sinner...

Marcus: *frowns again* Just one more bite, luv... fer me? *strokes one finger down her cheek*

Bear: *leans back and whispers to Marcus around Cae* This is the most I's seen 'er eat in over a week... I's countin' us lucky. *he says then kisses her softly, sending her love and reassurance*

Cae: *frowns at Bear letting Marcus know how little she's been eating* I guess I can take one more... *makes a face at her plate as she takes a tiny bite*

Marcus: *kisses Cae's cheek and whispers* Thanks, luv... an' yer comin' ta lunch with me tomorrow. An' yer goin' ta eat.

Cae: *turns kissing Marcus's cheek and whispers back* I'll go but I'm not too sure about the eating part, baby... I can't promise anything.

Marcus: *narrows eyes and murmurs* Yer goin' ta eat, Sparky, if I 'ave ta 'old ya down an' force ya. 'ow do ya think precious 's goin' ta feel if she comes 'ome an' yer lookin' like a soddin' skeleton? *growls softly*

Cae: *closes her eyes sighs then opens them back up to look in to his eyes* I'm trying.. really Marcus I am, but every time I try I get sick.

Marcus: *frowns* Maybe we needs ta take ya back ta Moros, then, Sparky. Might be ya've not visited recently enough. Whatever it is that's botherin' ya, luv, ya need ta keep yerself 'ealthy fer yer wife. An' yer Mate. *nods at Bear*

Cae: *shakes her head* I was just back there, right after she left. It's not that... I just feel lost is all.

Bear: *frowns, rubbing her back, as he sends he nothing but good and loving thought letting her know they all over her* Go try ta eat, even a bit with Cloney... it'll do ya good ta get out besides work.

Bear: *give Marcus a look letting him know he's got to distract her while she's gone or he's going to loose her*

Marcus: *nods slowly* Yah, luv... I get that. But yer not lost. Yer right 'ere. An' ya got yer new Mate on yer other side. We's not goin' ta let ya be lost, a'right? We're goin' ta keep ya grounded an' safe fer precious. Aren't we, bloke? *arches brow at Bear*

Marcus: In fact... 'ow about th' three of us go tomorrow? We's can take th' bikes, 'ave a bit of lunch, maybe catch a flick in town?

Bear: *nods at Marcus* I's think ya would 'ave fun, lightenin' bug...

Cae: *swallows hard not really sure she wants to eat but nods. willing to try* okay... *takes Marcus and Bear hand under the table in hers*

Marcus: *snorts at Bear* Yah, like yer not achin' ta race Sparky again after she beat ya so shamefully th' last time, mate. *winks*

Bear: *snorts back* I's let 'er win and ya both know it. *winks then winces when Cae elbows him* 'ey... *rubs his ribs* that 'urts.

Marcus: *smirks* That's what ya get fer lyin', mate. *blushes a little*

Bear: *smirks at Marcus's blush as he rubs his ribs*

Marcus: *suddenly looks worried*

Bear: *chuckles* Ya should be worried, Cloney.. was right mean of ya...

Marcus: *growls* 't wasn't just ME, ya prat. *I* only wanted ta do some piccies! 't was YER idea ta make th' soddin' website! *pouts*

Bear: *growls back* Well IF I's know 'ow soddin' scared the bloke was of squirrels I's wouldn't 'ave even done it!

Marcus: I's TOLD ya! Told ya 'e'd stay away from th' soddin' island if'n 'e thought there was squirrels there! An' YER response was ta make giant bleedin' MAN-EATIN' squirrels! *glares*

Bear: NO I's is NOT! That was YER idea when ya wanted the pictures done ya git.

Marcus: I'S didn't 'ave them layin' 'n wait fer poor unsuspectin' mumu-wearin' bints! *snarls*

Bear: Ya told me ya make then soddin' scary! AND I's DID!

Marcus: TOO BLOODY SCARY, YA GIT! AN' THEN 'E WENT AN' SHOT 'EM RIGHT INTA 'IS BRAIN! I'D NEVER DO THAT TA ONE OF MY MATES, YA SODDIN' PRAT!

Bear: WELL IF I'S 'AD KNOWN THAT'S WHAT WOULD 'AVE 'APPENED DO YA 'ONNESTLY THINK I'S DO THAT TO M'BEST FRIEND?!?!?!

Marcus: 'OW TH' SODDIN' 'ELL WOULD *I* KNOW, YA PRANCY BLEEDIN' BUGGER? YA SEEMED ALL TOO 'APPY TA 'ELP OUT WHEN YER "BEST FRIEND" WAS GOIN' ON YER PRINCESS'S BLOODY 'ONEYMOON!

Bear: THAT WAS SODDIN' DIFFERENT AND YA KNOW IT! BESIDES HE'S *YER* MATE AND YA DIDN'T MIND ONE BLEEDIN' BIT! *he growls back*

Marcus: 'E BROKE INTA MY WORKSHOP! GODS KNOW BLOODY WELL 'OW, BUT 'E DID! 'E DESERVED IT! THAT'S MY PRIVATE BLOODY SPACE! *growls more* AN' THEN 'E WAS GOIN' TA GET REWARDED BY GOIN' 'WAY WITH ROSE AN' 'ER 'UBBY? I'S THINK NOT! *GLARES*

Cae: *looks from one to the other of them not knowing what's going on, feeling a bit worried*

Bear: AH! THAT'S YER SODDIN' MOTIVATION FOR IT... I'S KNOW IT WASN'T JUST THE FACT SHE'S GOIN' WAY WITH THEM.... I'S KNOW YA WANTED REVENGE FOR SOMETHIN' YA, PRAT!

Marcus: *snorts* COURSE I'S WANTED REVENGE FER SOMETHIN', GIT! YER TH' ONE WHAT 'AD IS PANTIES IN A BUNCH B'CAUSE YA WEREN'T INVITED BUT 'E WAS! *frowns and snarls quietly now*

Cae: *looks at both of them* How in the hell could either of you do that to Dee? I thought you loved her... And Sully too... I thought you both loved him? *she asks arching her brow*

Marcus:*frowns, then blinks and falls back into his chair* 't was supposed ta be a joke, Sparky. A mean joke, but a joke none th' less. Just wanted ta punish 'im fer breakin' in ta my workshop. *nods*

Figured I'd get someone ta tweak some piccies... make 'im think there was squirrels all over th' place on Fiji. *nods*

Bear: *frowns loosing his anger with the other Spike as his newest mate made him really think about it*

Marcus: Then EINSTEIN, 'ere, decided ta make a website. With killer man-eatin' squirrels. *nods, trying to look innocent*

Bear: *snorts* That wasn't all m'idea and ya know it!

Marcus: *frowns* Yah... might 'ave been th' booze talkin'. *blushes* Guess we's shouldn't plot things when we's drunk, mate. *sighs*

Cae: *shakes her head looking at both of them* NO. It was both of your faults... You both did this to them... That's what made Dee so upset all last week, THEN with Luc gone she's been a basket case. I think you BOTH owe Dee AND Sully an apology. NOW! *points to the door*

Marcus: *frowns* But I didn't do anythin' wrong, Sparky! It was soddin' Bear! *nods*

'e could 'ave just made th' piccies, but no! 'e 'ad ta make a soddin' website! *pouts*

Cae: *shakes her head crossing her arms over her chest, giving him a very stern- very Chaos annoyed look* NO you both did this... and if you don't *I'M* not going anywhere with anyone tomorrow.

Bear: *frowns but he's somewhat happy to see the Cae he knows and loves coming back out* But... that's not fair! *he whines*

Marcus: *frowns* But it was mostly 'IM, Sparky! 'E should 'ave ta apologize, not ME! *pouts more than Bear*

Cae: *just looks at him, not even saying a word as her temper flares at both of them*

Marcus: *frowns and puts his arm over the back of Cae's chair, his shirt sleeve brushing her back* C'mon, luv... don't be mad at yer Sinner...

Bear: *frowns knowing he's already apologies to Sully about it but he'd do it again if it made her happy but doesn't say that out loud* I's already told the bloke I's was sorry... even ask princess and Venus they's were bother there.

Cae: *nods* Dee said something about it.*arches her brow at Marcus* that still leaves you.

Marcus: *looks stubborn* An' I'll apologize ta th' Temp when 'e apologizes ta ME fer breakin' in ta my workshop. *grumbles* Soddin' nosy git. *crosses arms, looking even more stubborn* 'E did it first! I was just gettin' back at 'im. *nods sharply*

Cae: Fine then I just won't go anywhere tomorrow- or maybe I'll go to the bookstore and club and work all night.....

Bear: *blinks* Bloody 'ell you will! Damn it ya soddin' git, say ya sorry and get over it. I's not lettin' 'er go back ta what she was yesterday or even taday before we's came out. *growls protectively pulling her in to his lap, holding her close*

Marcus: *growls and looks at Bear* Ya'll make sure she eats somethin', mate? *sets his jaw tightly, trying to keep himself from giving in*

Marcus: *frowns* 'E needs ta say 'E'S sorry first! *hard stare*

Cae: *wiggles out of Bear's arms and stands* Fine... I'll just be in MY room... and Not the one I share with my eternity... *she says, sniffling a bit at saying her name*

Marcus: *uncrosses his arms and reaches out, pulling her into his lap* No ya don't, Sparky.

Bear: *reaches for her but the clone grabs her first, he looks at him with pleading eyes to no do this*

Marcus:*frowns, feeling like a ponce* I's willin' ta apologize ta Rose, luv... but th' Temp really does owe me one first, a'right? *hopeful smile*

Cae: *pulls his arms away and get up just out of their reach with her arms crossed* OH YES I WILL... YOU hurt Dee AND Sully...

Marcus:*looks down* I's didn't think 'bout 'ow it would 'urt Rose.

Never meant ta do that, luv. *shakes head*

Marcus: Never meant ta 'urt 'IM that much. Swears it ta ya, Sparky. *nods sincerely*

But 'e shouldn't 'ave broke in ta my workshop. *frowns* An' 'e shouldn't 'ave been ABLE ta!

I's got all sorts of alarm systems on it. State-of-th'-bloody-art!

Soddin' Temp shouldn't 'ave been able ta get through th' door, much less inta th' back room! *growls*

Cae: *sighs, moving to him, sliding back on to his lap* Well maybe next time think about how much and about everyone that it will effect. *looks at Bear* both of you... That's what started getting her so upset at the beginning of the week and even since then it's just gotten worse with terrorist being gone...

Bear: *nods, moving to her seat* I's promise I's will think before I's act next time, lightenin' bug... *takes her hand in his and kisses it* Promise I's will...

Marcus: *frowns* I didn't know, Sparky. I swears. Never knew 'e would stick th' soddin' piccies right inta 'is 'ead. Figured 'e'd just... tell 'er 'e didn't want ta go an' she'd ask why an' that'd be that. *nods*

*mumbles a bit shamefacedly* Never been 'round when 'e was on th' 'puter. Didn't bloody well know. *sighs*

Cae: And you don't think telling her that he's not going would hurt either of them... Or Luc for that matter... It was both of them- Dee AND Luc that wanted Sully to go with them... they love him.

Marcus: *shakes head* Thought 'e'd say it, she'd say why, 'e'd tell 'er, she'd tell 'im it wasn't true a' that'd end it. Figured maybe ten minutes, start ta finish, luv. *looks miserable*

Didn't think 'ow it COULD turn out. Just 'ow I THOUGHT it would. *quivers lip a bit, hoping for some sympathy*

Bear: *sighs* and I's didn't think...just knew I's was jealous of pouty puss gettin' all of 'er time then findin' 'e was goin' way with them.

Marcus: *mumbles* 'e shouldn't 'ave broke inta m'workshop. *pouts*

*groans softly at the look Cae's giving him* An' I shouldn't 'ave let 'im believe it was true after I knew 'e was buyin' it. Yer right, Sparky. Ya are. *sighs*

Cae: *sighs, kissing him* No he shouldn't but maybe he was missing you.. .You do spend most of your time out there... more than you know. We all miss you. Hell I never see you anymore.

Unless I go out and find you.

Marcus: *frowns* Seemed no-one cared if I was 'round or not, Sparky. So I's been workin' on my art, if I can call it that. *brushes the long strand of glittering metal and gems back behind her ear* It's art on ya, anyway. *blushes a little*

Cae: *shakes her head and kisses him softly* It is art, Sinner..... I love it... but I do care if you're around. Even ask Bear I ask about you every day when I see him.

Bear: *nods, his hand brushing the other man's hair back* she does.... always wants ta know 'ow 'er Sinner's doin'... 'ave I's seen 'im. *nods again* Most of the time I's 'ave ta tell 'er I's 'aven't seen ya, cuz I's 'aven't.

Marcus:*shrugs, a bit ashamedly* Didn't want ta bother ya. Either of ya. New marriage, new Matings... figured I'd be in th' way. *sighs, looking from one to the other* I's sorry, luvs... *turns his head slightly, kissing the palm of Bear's hand, then kissing Cae's cheek*

Bear: *shakes his head* Don't be... but now that ya know. Don't think that. We's want ya around, all of us do. Firefly included, mate. *leans over and kisses him softly on the lips letting him know he means everything he said*

Marcus: An' I'll ev'n apologize ta th' Temp if it'll make ya smile, Sparky... even though 'e owes me one first. *nods*

Marcus: *smiles a little, kissing Bear back* Right, then. Deal, mate. *nods*

Cae: *rests her head against his shoulder* I would be happy if you did... and I'd be even happier if you'd join us tonight... *kisses his neck* I miss having you hold me and holding you back... *she sighs* miss you so much... just like I miss her...

Marcus: *frowns* I's missed ya more than I can ever explain ta ya or anyone else, Sparky... 's like a gaping 'ole in my chest. Right 'ere. *takes her hand and places it over his heart*

Bear: *smiles, carressing his cheek* Good. Cuz the girls aren't the only ones that miss ya.

Marcus: *looks at Bear and takes his hand, putting it over Cae's* Ya too, mate... *nods, swallowing hard*

Cae: *sighs* then why didn't you come out and find us... one of us is almost always at the club or around here... and with the new addition done all you have to do is walk to the other end of the hall if you can't find us over here… its not that hard.

I feel like I've been bugging you if I come out. Figured you were working and didn't want to be disturbed.

Bear: *shakes his head* me either...

Marcus: *shrugs and looks a little broken* Told ya, Sparky. Didn't want ta 'orn in. An' fer th' record, I luvs it when ya stop by th' workshop. *nods and half-smiles at Bear* Ya can come there too. If ya can keep yerself from teasin' me 'bout what I does in there, mate. *nods*

Bear: *chuckles* From what I's seen and 'eard I's don't think I's would be doin' that. *fingers the silver strain in Cae's hair* This is beautiful, just like our lightenin' bug is...

Marcus: *growls* Ya been talkin' ta th' Temp? *glares* 'e doesn't know anythin'! *blushes* Oh...

Bear: *chuckles again*

Marcus: *blushes more* Thanks, mate... It doesn't do 'er justice. She makes it look like dross.

Cae: *blushes at their complements, as she snuggles against him, starting to fell a little more like herself*

Marcus: I could never make anythin' as beautiful as Sparky... not even anythin' close. *nods*

Bear: *smiles* Think ya can try though... none of us would tease ya. Well, maybe pouty puss, but what does 'e know. *winks*

Marcus: *snorts* Knows 'ow ta trim 'is toenails, I think... seein' as they don't grow. *smirks a little*

Cae: *pokes him* Hey... remember think before you do, mister.

Marcus: *frowns* I didn't do anythin'! Just said 'e wasn't th' brightest crayin in th' box, Sparky! *rubs his chest lightly* No need ta be pokin' a bloke over that! *pouts at her*

Cae: *kisses him softly* I just want you to remember to think FIRST act after you THINK of ALL the possible out comes...

Marcus: *grumps* Didn't even SAY I was goin' ta do somethin'. Just said 'e's a soddin' moron sometimes. *kisses her back a bit harder than she kissed him*

Bear: *chuckles* The bloke does 'ave a point, luv... Sully not the brightest sometimes. Luv 'im I's does.. but still.

Marcus: *looks at Bear and smiles a little* So... *looks at Cae again* Does we need ta apologize ta Rose right now, or can it wait fer tomorrow, luv?

Marcus: B'cause I'm thinkin' 'bout gettin' th' two of ya ta bed, ta be 'onest. *nods*

Cae: *sighs* I would like you to do it tonight, but I'm afraid she's gone to bed with Sully in Luc's room again... She's hoping that if they're in there he'll come find them faster...

So tomorrow....

Marcus: *nods* Seems ta be a good thought, luv... seems ta be th' first place a bloke would go, right?

Marcus: An'... tomorrow, right mate? *arches brow at Bear*

Bear: *nods at Marcus* tomorrow. *nods again* That's where I's go... and that's why we's goin' ta yer room, lightenin' bug... yer room with Firefly.

Marcus: *smiles* We're goin' ta be able ta smell 'er in there, Sparky... an' ya won't be alone. *kisses her soft and slow*

Yer goin' ta be there with yer new Mate an' yer Sinner... an' we're goin' ta be 'oldin' ya close between us, right bloke? *smiles*

Cae: *nods, kissing him back just as soft and slowly* And you'll will be with us... I think that'll help more than anything... missing one of you is hard, missing both of you is maddening...

Marcus: An' tomorrow we's goin' out ridin' an' eatin' an' whatever else we decides ta do. *nods*

Cae: *nods* okay...

Marcus: *makes face* An' after, we's goin' ta come back an'... apologize. *grumps dramatically*

Bear: *stands and hold out his hand to her* Think there's a room waitin' for us... one that brin's all a little closer ta our missin' luv.

Cae: *kisses him again* it won't be that bad....

Marcus: *gets up once Cae stands, then takes her free hand, following the other two to the room and stripping off quickly*

Cae: *strips as Bear does the same then climbs in pulling her wife's pillow under her head so she can breath her in all night with her Mate and Sinner wrapped around her as well*

Bear: *slides in back of her, spooning her close, purring soothingly for her* Luvs ya more than anythin', Lightenin' bug... *kisses his mark* Nothin's gonna change that.

Marcus: *wraps his arms around them both, his heart calm for the first time in over a month* Luvs ya... both of ya. If ya didn't know it before, ya knows it now. *nods and closes his eyes gently, kissing the nape of Cae's neck*

Bear: *leans over and kisses Marcus softly* Luv's ya too Cloney, even if ya get me in more soddin' trouble.

Marcus: *murmurs* Goin' ta show ya... *purrs, returning Bear's kiss* In th' mornin'. *yawns a little* Both of ya...

Cae: *starts to relax a little in between them as her eyes close* Love you both... *yawns* Very very much... alwayyyyssss....

Marcus: An' ya gets yerself in trouble, bucket-of-bolts. *grins as he starts to drift off with them* Gooood... taaa... know... Sparky...........

Cae: *lets herself drift off in to a deep sleep dreaming of the day all four of them will be together*

Cae: *the bed shifts as her and her wife's babies join them on the bed- Adi and Ema curling with them purring softly*

Marcus: *lowers one arm, his hand resting lightly on fur* *mumbles* Night... fuzzies... *slips off completely*