Aniu; Day 4

Story by deltroon1986 on SoFurry

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#6 of Feathered Memories

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It was around nine, thirty when I woke up and thank heavens it the weekend. If it was tomorrow let's just say my folks wouldn't be so understanding if I slept in. I crawled out of bed, stretched my arms, legs and lastly my wings. The next place I headed for was the bathroom so I could wash up and get dressed. "Well, look, who decided to join the living, Razze." Iros smiled as I walked by.

"Just get a load of that hairstyle it may start a new fashion trend what do you think." Razze teased. I told both boys off as I walked into the bathroom a second later. Sadly before I closed the door Mom informed me of our training session in an hour. Giving her the okay I closed the door behind me and locked it just in case. Not that my brother and Razze would try peeping on me taking a shower in here.

The next thing I did was look for that new bottle of fur shampoo and conditioner. <Where, did I put that damn thing I know it's in here somewhere.> I wondered looking for it everywhere. Sure enough I found them a short time later in the last place I actually looked. From there I hopped into the shower, washed up and brushed my fur. After I got dressed, walked downstairs then stepped outside onto the patio.

"Well, it's so nice of you to finally join us, madam lead britches." Iros grinned. "Don't start please I'm in no mood to deal with you." I shot back with a glare. I saw Razze sitting down nearby so I asked him if he was joining us this morning. He mentioned that our mother had said something about having him training with us. With that settled everyone walked out onto the lawn then began stretching until Mom arrived.

By the time we just about finished mom came walking outside onto the patio. She wasted little time giving us our first set of instructions then she had Razze follow her. We began are mental training exercises then we moved onto practicing our Sagan powers. While Iros and I were practicing our Sagan magic, Razze couldn't help but, watch us. Until a gentle but, firm slap to the forehead snapping him out of his trance.

Naturally asked what he did to deserve that, all mom said was to regain his attention. Of course he wondered about her taking it easy with him, though knowing her. That wasn't the case granted the exercises he did weren't many than what we were doing. When Iros told him that the training does get easier over time which I agreed with him. Razze was less than motivated about what we said, until mom stated something.

"Actually, they started when they were seven since I started at that very age myself." She stated. With that we resumed our training before we got to complacent for her liking. After two steady hours of training and poor Razze was completely spent by the time we finished. Honestly I don't think he has ever endured such a hard workout before. Though mom was impressed with his first performance under her training.

"Well, done, Razze you did quite well for your first time under my tutelage. Anyway this morning training is done for today so you children can go unwind." Mom stated before walking into the house. Shortly after Razze found a cozy spot on the lawn then collapsed. "So what are we going to do with him?" I wondered. Iros told me to let him rest where he lay he'll come in once he's regained some lost energy.

With that settled Iron and I walked back into the house leaving Razze to recover. Iros walked into the garage to give his car a tune up, while I went to talk with dad. The second I sat down across from him, he looked up from his book at me. "Yes, Aniu what is it hun?" He wondered. "I do hope it's not another mystery date." Mom said entering the room. "No, its nothing like that I actually found myself a car." I informed.

"Oh, really that's fine so what's the catch young lady?" Dad wondered putting his book down. "There's no catch, believe it or not I'm still deciding on which one I want to purchase." I stated. "Alright, where did you end up finding these cars?" Mom asked looking at me. I told them that I found them when I went to the scrap yard with Iros yesterday. With that they asked me to leave while they discussed something rather important.

As I left the parlor I heard Razze come in and walk upstairs to his bedroom. Naturally I went up there to see how he was feeling after getting some rest out in the backyard. When I poked my head in and asked he looked up then reburied his face in the pillow. <Poor, guy he really thought mom was really going to take it easy on him. I feel guilty about this, I should've warned him ahead of time.> I thought.

I spent a good while cleaning my room before walking down to the garage. Only to find dad's truck gone and the garage door open so I went to see if mom knew. When I got there she told me that they had gone off to pick up something and would be back later. She also told me that Iros doesn't need me to baby-sit him where ever he goes. With that settle I went outside to his garden to see how big the plants have gotten.

Sadly my boredom got the better of me so I reached out to my dad telepathically. He wasn't expecting to hear from me but, he was curious as to why I called. When I told him there was nothing to do around the house, Iros told to call an ex boyfriend. It surprised me that he was listening on our conversation but, dad kept us in line. Dad informed me that they're on their way back home and should be there shortly.

With that settled I decided to go for a jog around our neighborhood to kill time. On my third trip by the house, dad's truck just pulled into our driveway. As I jogged up the truck bed was overflowing with parts and various other things. "Hi, daddy what's with all this junk?" I wondered walking up to the cab. "JUNK! Just where do you get off calling this stuff junk?" Iros barked the second he exited the truck.

"Take it easy, I was asking a question no need to get your fur in a bunch." I replied. Iros informed me of where they went and showed dad the two cars. As he opened the tailgate so I gave him a hand bringing the parts into the garage. "Aniu, be careful some of those parts are real heavy so don't carry them by yourself." He warned. "Oh, Aniu we'll talk about you getting a vehicle when you're done helping Iros, okay." Dad stated.

Fifty five minutes later we brought the last of the boxes and parts into the garage. As we sat down on the two chairs in the garage I wasn't expecting some parts to be so heavy. While we rested Iros told me that he has a second job lined up if he wanted it. Until I brought to his attention that Razze was still looking for a good job. His response that he already talked to Celia's dad about hiring Razze instead of him.

Iros asked me how Razze was doing after closing the tailgate and the garage door. I told him that the poor guy still hasn't fully recovered from this morning's training session. Naturally I wondered if he needed me to help him with anything else while I was there. He said that he'd call me if he needed, with that I walked back into the house. "Aniu is that you dear could you please join us in the parlor please." Mom stated.

When I entered the parlor and looked over at my parents they looked upset. "Judging from the look I'm getting I get the feeling I'm in serious hot water?" I asked sitting down. "No, not right this minute young lady but, I know you discussed getting yourself a vehicle. That's fine hun but, until your punishments over we're not making our decision." Mom said. I had really wished they had forgotten about my little boyfriend incident.

I respected their choice to refrain from allowing to me purchase a vehicle. Though they told me I should go searching around for car insurance to see what I can afford. Mom was also pretty adamant that Iros wouldn't be responsible for keeping my car running properly. He could show me how to keep an eye on certain things but, upkeep was my problem. Dad was curious about the vehicles even though he's already seen them.

I told them all I knew about both vehicles from what Celia had told me about them. "We'll cover the down payment on the insurance like we did for your brother." He informed. "Though speaking of your brother where is he anyway?" Mom asked. Of course I told her that he's still in the garage sorting out the stuff he picked up. She got up off the love seat then walked through the kitchen to the garage.

"So, is there anything else you want to discuss with me dad?" I asked looking over at him. He shook his head no so I got up then made my way upstairs to my bedroom. As I fiddled around on my computer a soft knocking came to my door. It was Razze, he looked better from earlier this morning then I said Iros wanted him. He thanked me then left my room to go see what my brother wanted him for.

After he left I decided to lay down and take a little nap at least until dinner time. Now when I sleep a bomb could go off next to me and I wouldn't even stir. My family can't understand why I'm such a pain in the tail to wake up in the morning. They're forever trying new ways to wake me since after three tries it doesn't work anymore. While I slept my brother had snuck into my room apparently to wake me up.

"Oh! Sleeping beauty its time to wake up!" Iros smiled tugging hard on my ears. "What, what do you want?" I muttered barely alert slapping his hands away. "Sorry but, your presence has been requested in the parlor." He said moving away as I sat up. "Could you be a bigger jerk?!" I snapped glaring at him. "Well, if you'd like me to be your highness." He smiled then came back over and gave my tail a good yank. "DO YOU MIND YOU PAIN THE ASS?!" I asked angrily.

"Of course, if I don't get you wound up who will?" He grinned as I threw something at him. "Mom and Dad are bad enough I don't need You adding to it." I snapped. "Here's a news flash it's their right to, I do it because its fun getting you all flustered." He said exiting my room. "You're still a Dick!" I barked as he walked downstairs. "I'm proud to have one." He shot back making me laugh.

Stretching briefly before crawling off my bed then I walked downstairs to the parlor. Wondering what my folks wanted, silently hoping I wasn't in anymore trouble. Considering I'm in enough trouble to last me a good while before fate decides to step in. "You wanted to see me mom?" I asked sitting down on the couch. Mom told me that Iros had taken pictures of the vehicles I'm deciding on purchasing.

Though they weren't exactly what she had envisioned them to be until now. I told her that both vehicles were well under my set price budget of two thousand dollars. When I put it that way Mom was a bit more understandable with the situation than before. Next I informed her that the vehicles didn't cost that much money. The remaining amount I was going to use for any and all immediate repairs for the car I choose.

"Since, you put it in that perspective it may be the wiser decision, sweetie." Mom stated. I asked her which one would be the better choice all she said was the choice was mine. She simply didn't want to influence my decision but, told me to weigh all my options first. Mom then asked me to go ask the guys what they wanted for dinner tonight. I got up off the couch, exited the parlor and walked towards the garage.

The second I reached the door all I heard through it was Razze shouting. "YOU'VE GOT TO BE BULL-SHITTING ME!" Razze screamed with excitement. Naturally I waited for things to settle down before I entered the garage. "Excuse, me boys mom wants to know what you feel like eating for dinner." I asked after opening the door. "Did your mother happen to say anything about what she wanted?" Dad replied.

"No, she asked me come to ask the three of you instead." I pointed out. Dad looked over at Razze and Iros then asked them what they felt like eating for dinner. Iros said he'd finish off the last of the leftovers since there wasn't much left anyway. While Razze decided to be a smart ass and said he'd like to have Finx for dinner and dessert. "Not your girlfriend, food you dumb ass." I barked as he started laughing.

"Is that normal?" Dad wondered looking over at me and Iros for a moment. "Somebody in this room define the word normal when it concerns our friends and family?" Iros replied a second later. Dad went to reply but, decided against it then left dinner up to me. "Alrighty, I'll figure something out I guess." I stated exiting the garage.

When I walked back into the parlor to talk with mom I found that she wasn't around. I checked for her in dad's den, their bedroom, finally I found her in the upstairs study. "Here you are mom I've been looking all over the house for you." I said walking up to her. She looked up from desk and the bills she was currently working on. Mom wondered if the boys had settled on what they wanted for dinner tonight.

When I told that Iros was finishing off the leftovers and that Dad left the choice up to us. Mom replied that we could come up with something then she asked me for the time. "Yeah, its 6:35pm., you know we haven't had calzones in a while." I stated. Right away mom perked up then reached over to the cordless phone and dialed. She asked me what I wanted then gave the cashier the rest of her order and hung up.

About thirty five minutes someone began to knock loudly on our front door. Getting up from my seat in the parlor I walked over to see who it was at this hour. "Hi, Phalons Pizza here's your order ma'am your order comes out to $14.85." He said. As I handed him twenty bucks though he started to stare at me strangely. That alone gave me enough reason to peer into his mind and see what he was really thinking.

Let just say what he was thinking wasn't a shock since he was staring at my chest. When he gave me the change, I gave him three dollars for a tip then closed the door. From there I summoned everyone within earshot into the dining room for dinner. Mom asked me what the total was when she entered right after I did. Dad wasn't too far behind her as we sat down a strange question popped into my head.

"Mom, why do most men tend to mature after turning thirty five?" I wondered. Dad nearly choked on the bite of food he took after I asked mom my question. Mom didn't answer me right away as she made sure dad was alright when he choked. "Well, apparently it's a genetic fault in a majority of them but, it goes away. In your father's case he wasn't like that, it came with time and I love him for it." She smiled.

Naturally Dad glanced at mom, shot her a weird look then we busted out laughing. "Oh, I see how it is, I'm just an immature inconvenience then I'll remove myself." He said exiting the room. At that moment we both realized we had gone too far with our teasing. Of course when I suggested that she cuddle with him and he'd forgive us. Naturally her response was the dad wasn't as simple as he let's everyone believe.

My next comment wound up extending my current punishment by another week. She also reminded me that said punishment starts first thing tomorrow morning. Next she asked me to go check on the boys and make sure they had eaten dinner. I got up from my seat, walked through the kitchen and opened the door to the garage. "Hey guys sorry to bug you but, mom asked me to see if you ate dinner." I said.

"Though before you two answer what in the world are the two of you doing anyway?" I asked. Iros looked up then told me that they're checking for all the hardware for the parts. Razze also wondered if his phone rang at all and asked me to go retrieve it. The moment I closed the door his phone started ringing nearby so I rushed to get it. Sure enough it wasn't far away, after grabbing it I also answered it.

"Aniu, what the hell are you doing answering Razze's cell phone?" Finx said annoyingly. I quickly explained myself to her then she apologized for snapping at me. She then wondered where her male was so I told her he was in the garage with Iros. That I heading back in that direction if she wanted to remain on the line. When I returned to the garage both boys were cleaning up most of the mess they had made.

"Umm, Aniu who are you talking to?" Razze asked as I sat on the work bench. I told him that Finx was on the other end waiting patiently to speak with him. Of course I thought about teasing him some but, I decided not to annoy Finx. After handing him the phone I asked Iros if he wanted another set of hands and he said no thanks. That he and Razze pretty much had things just about had things wrapped up.

With that I left the boys to their work and wandered around the house to occupy myself. After three hour of pacing along with possibly wearing a rut into the new carpet. "ALRIGHT, THAT'S IT I'VE HAD IT!" I screamed out of annoyance. Sadly my rather loud outburst gained the attention of my not so happy mother. Naturally the lecture I received was less than happy but, well deserved in any case.

She also found it rather ironic that I was acting a lot like she did at my age. It used to drive her parents up the wall a majority of the time when she grew really bored. By this time Iros and Razze were in the rooms doing their own things until bedtime. Seeing as it was only quarter of nine at night Mom suggested I turn in early tonight. Considering I had to be up early tomorrow for school, since tomorrow's Monday.

Naturally mom told me to go upstairs and find a nice book to read or go to bed anyway. Since I didn't want to get into a long one sided argument with her I went up stairs to my room. As I entered my room I turned on the light, closed the door and fished around. Luckily I picked up a book that I had not finished reading yet. Unfortunately after reading the first two chapters and part of the third I fell asleep on my bed.

To be continued.