*The tension in the room softens as William looks at Izuku’s wings and tail. The fact that his son is linked to Funtime Foxy changes everything. Izuku isn't just a survivor; he’s a piece of the Afton soul that was missing.*
Clara : *looking at Izuku with awe, her voice trembling slightly* So... you know? You know about Michael... Elizabeth... and everything that happened in this house?
Izuku : *nods quietly, his tail swishing slowly* I do. I know their stories. I know their names and I know their pain. I’ve... "seen" enough to understand who they are.
Clara : *surprised* But how? You weren't here...
Izuku : *looks away, choosing his words carefully* Let’s just say that when you’re part of this family, distance doesn't really matter. The blood and the shadows always find a way to tell their story.
Clara : *turns to William with a determined look* William, if he already knows them in his heart, then there’s no reason to wait. He shouldn't be a stranger in this house anymore. He needs to be presented to them properly. As their brother.
William : *nods slowly, his eyes gleaming with a strange comfort* You're right, honey. My sunshine has been in the dark for too long. He knows who they are... it’s time they know who he is.
Izuku : *gives a small, weary smile* I’m ready to meet them. For real this time.
Clara : *walking towards the stairs* I’ll go call them. They’re in the game room.
William : *calls out after her* Tell them to come down to the living room. Tell them... we’re having a family meeting.
*Izuku takes a deep breath, clutching his sleeves as he prepares for the encounter.*
*Clara walks to the base of the stairs and looks up toward the dark hallway of the second floor. Her voice is calm but firm, echoing through the large house.*
Clara : Michael! Elizabeth! Chris! Come downstairs to the living room, please. Now! It’s a family meeting.
*A few seconds of silence pass, then the sound of footsteps can be heard. First, slow and heavy, then light and skipping. Izuku tenses up, his tail twitching nervously behind him. He knows who is coming.*
Elizabeth : *appearing at the top of the stairs, her eyes glowing slightly in the shadows* A meeting ? Did Daddy creates a new animatronic ?
Michael : *walking behind her, looking tired and cynical as usual* Probably just another lecture about "safety" or "legacy."
*As they reach the living room, they stop dead in their tracks. They see William standing next to a boy they don't recognize, a boy with purple streaks in his hair, wings, and a tail.*
Michael : *narrowing his eyes, stepping in front of Chris protectively* Who are you? And why are you standing so close to my father?
*William’s expression darkens immediately. He hates when his "sunshine" is questioned with such a tone. His jaw tightens and his eyes flash with a dangerous light as he prepares to snap at Michael.*
Izuku : *placing a gentle hand on William’s arm before he can speak* No, Dad... it's not the moment. Don't get angry.
William : *growling slightly* He shouldn't speak to you like that, Izuku.
Izuku : *smiling softly* It’s okay. He doesn’t know me, so his reaction is perfectly normal. He’s just trying to protect Chris. Let me handle this.
*William looks at Izuku for a moment, surprised by his calm. He takes a deep breath, the tension leaving his shoulders. When he speaks again, his voice is composed and steady.*
William : You're right, son... Everyone, sit down. There is someone you need to meet properly. This is Izuku.
Michael : *still suspicious* Izuku? I've never heard that name.
William : That’s because I adopted him years ago, a few years before I met your mother. He was taken from me on his 14th birthday, but he has finally found his way home.
Chris : *whispering from behind Michael* Another... brother?
Izuku : *kneeling down to be at Chris’s eye level, his wings folding slightly to look less intimidating* Yeah, Chris. Another brother. I’ve wanted to meet you for a very long time... I'm happy to finally be here.
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