The Beginning Part 17

The Beginning part 17

In the morning Hanzo finds himself struggling to read the instructions on the box of formula mix, Kaaru on his hip as he squints at the tiny print in the mess hall kitchen. Genji is his saving grace as he groggily walks in and reads the instructions aloud to his brother.

“What are you even doing up this early?” Genji yawns, running his hand through his messy green hair.

“Kaaru-Seishin was fussy so I attempted to try and calm her to no avail so I’m just going down the list to see what’s wrong. Feeding her is next on the list.” He says a little too quietly for a sleep deprived insomniac.

“Kaaru-Seishin? Fire-spirit? You already named her?” Genji chuckles as his brother tries and fails to mix the formula without spilling the powder everywhere.

“Yes. I couldn’t sleep so I busied myself with finding her a name.” He says as he microwaves the bottle and adjusts his child.

“Isn’t Kaaru a boy's name?” Genji snickers.

“Yes it is but she is an odd one so I gave her an odd name to match.” He says as he tries to feed her.

Luckily for Hanzo she takes the bottle and stops fussing.

“Oh thank the dragon gods.” Hanzo sighs in relief as Genji starts to make them breakfast.

“Okay then papa, what’s first on the list of things you need to do now?” He smirks.

“Buy her a proper crib. And more diapers. And basically anything she could ever need.” Hanzo says, making his brother laugh.

“Gonna start her college fund today too?” Genji teases.

“That’s not a bad idea.” Hanzo thinks aloud.

Genji laughs at his brother, making them some waffles.

“I’ll help you pick up supplies for her, okay?” Genji chuckles and Hanzo nods, sitting at the table.

Hanzo lays the little baby on his chest as she drinks from the bottle and she nuzzles into him.

“Looks like she inherited Mccree’s love for your large pecs.” Genji teases, tickling his niece.

“I do not see that as a problem. As long as she is comfortable with me and not afraid of me.” Hanzo says tiredly.

“Why would she be afraid?” Genji asks as the baby giggles.

“Children tend to fear me whenever Jesse takes me out and we come across a few playing in the street. One may wave at Jesse but when they see me next to him they scurry away as if I might hurt them.” Hanzo sighs, playing with a bit of his daughter’s galaxy hair. “I always feared any children we may have adopted would fear me too.”

“Well, She doesn’t fear me. And I look like a cut-up raisin stuffed into the brave little toaster and spray-painted green.” Genji says, making his brother laugh.

“I suppose you’re right.” Hanzo sighs softly and looks at his little girl.

Kaaru cuddles into him and smiles up at him, making Hanzo smile.

“Such a sweetheart.” He smiles at her and rubs her cheek a little with his index. “So tiny.” He sighs as Genji serves him some waffles.

“How’s your toast of a husband?” Genji asks.

“He has yet to wake up.” Hanzo says as he holds his daughter close instead of eating.

Angela comes in and takes the baby from him.

“Go ahead and eat Hanzo. I want to get her measurements.” She says and Hanzo nods, reluctant to leave Kaaru.

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