Suzy’s Strange Saga

The Future…

“Look Nergal, I know Emberville is miles away, but ever since those dumb ass rednecks have been aggressively trying to move in on our territory, we can’t trade with them or even New Security anymore in the near future. So get these crates of berries and apples over there as quick as you can and get us some medical supplies.” You say to Nergal having to strain your neck just to look up at him a bit.

Nergal is an imposing figure to be sure. He’s the largest member of the family, but he’ll always be your “baby” as far as you’re concerned.

“But why do I have to do this? I want to go help Anu and Dad fight those trailer trash fuckers.” Nergal replies.
“Don’t argue son. Besides, Aiden and Nadia are going with you. I thought you liked hanging out with them.”
“Well they’re good in a fire fight sure, but…I dunno I always feel like they’re telepathic talking about me inside each others’ heads. They’re always making odd laughter about some private joke that only they know.”
“Well that’s probably because they are, but trust me, you know deep down they’ll come through for you. Right?” you say asking Aiden and Nadia.

The two twins look at each other.

“Of…” Aiden says.
“course…” Nadia says.
“Aunt Suzy.” They both say in unison with a smile.

You’ve gotten used to a lot of odd things since marrying Bobby, but these two sibling never fail to creep you out to a minor degree. You go back to address Nergal.

“Now get a move on, you know those mutants really like their fruit…oh and DON’T waste any of it on some three legged hooker like before. You remember what happened last time, you had to use up some of the medical supplies just curing yourself of whatever the hell that… thing was carrying…ugh. You’re lucky your cock didn’t turn green and fall off.”
“Aw mom…” Nergal says looking a bit embarrassed.
“Don’t aw mom me. You heard what I said. Now get going and be safe son.” You remark and hug him goodbye before the three of them get in the truck.

You watch the gate open, the truck leave and the gate close again before going to check on your other son who is inside the house.

You find Enki in his workshop with a stack of books and reading one he took from the library (Unsurprisingly the town library was mostly untouched in the chaos, nobody in town has ever appreciated reading very much even before the bombs). As usual he’s reading something science related, probably in the effort to figure out how to possibly improve something around here...or perhaps he’s just doing it for his own enjoyment.

“Anything interesting son?” you ask.
“Oh. Didn’t see you there mom. I fixed those guns Dad took from the last raid on those rednecks. I was just catching up on some reading. I was reading about solar power, but I dunno where we’d get the panels. I guess we’re sticking with biofuel in the foreseeable future. In any case I think I need to go search the library again, I’m almost done with the books I took last time.”

You smile at how he’s always trying to learn new things. He’s always been the smartest of your children. He’s also the quietest and most introspective. He probably takes after you the most, not surprising since he looks the most like you.

You pat him on the shoulder.

“Sometimes I think it’s a shame you didn’t grow up before the bombs. You would’ve really liked the Internet. All that knowledge at the tip of your fingers and you never had to ever leave the house.” You say.
“Yeah, you’ve told me before mom. Sounded really useful, wish it was still around.” Enki replies.
“Certainly occupied a lot of my time, anyway I’ll let you get back to it. Remember to eat something son, I know how you get really involved with your reading and tinkering.”

Leaving Enki to his own devices you decide to go back to your own as well by heading to your room, and that’s when the sounds of various laughter and similar noises coming up from the basement stairs. School must be out.

Several little ones pass you by, a few wave or say “Hi Aunt Suzy” but most to run off to go play. You don’t even know which ones belong to who anymore, you just know they aren’t yours or Bobby’s and you are definitely glad that it isn’t your responsibility to look after them.

“Children! Remember if you go outside, to stay within the fence! Don’t try to climb over it! I mean it!” you hear Helen shout.

You then see Helen slowly walking from the basement stairs. She looks pretty drained but then having to look after the Morningstar youth constantly for years tends to do that to a person.

“You need some help there Helen? You look a little tired.” You ask.
“Oh, hey there Suzy. I’m fine. They were just a little overly rambunctious today. All excited about tonight’s sacrifice to Tiamat I guess.” Helen replies.
“Oh is it time for one of those again? Didn’t realize. Seems like you’ve been having a lot of them lately.” You say.
“Well, we are at war with those trailer parkers. Tends to bring in some more captives than usual.”
“Mmm, true.” You say with a nod.

You’re about to leave when Helen makes more conversation.

“You shouldn’t worry about them you know. They’re fine.” She says.
“Who shouldn’t I worry about?” you ask.
“Bobby and Anu.”
“I wasn’t worried. Why would I be Helen?”
“Oh…um…well I thought maybe with them leading these raids against the trailer park, your concern would be increased.” Helen starting to stumble over her words.
“Not particularly, I know they’re both far more skilled than some trailer trash.”
“Yes…of course. I just know how much you love Bobby and wouldn’t want anything to happen to him, and Anu being your first born and all.”
“Indeed, but I’m almost inclined to believe you’re more worried than I am especially given your own feelings towards him.” You say.
“What? I don’t love Bobby! I mean I do, but not in that way! I mean it’s not like that anymore!” Helen exclaims.
“I wasn’t talking about Bobby. I was talking about Anu.” You say.

Helen begins to look panicked.

“I…I um…” Helen begins to sputter.
“Oh come on Helen, Anu, looks almost exactly like a younger version of Bobby. You probably saw it as a second chance even. I’m not blind Helen, I know you’ve been fucking my son.”

Helen’s eyes begin to tear up and she begins to shake. You ALMOST have an urge to press this a little further, but you just can’t bring yourself to torment poor Helen even if it would be funny to do so.

“Helen, Helen, relax okay? I’m not angry. Stop worrying and calm yourself.” You say and put a hand on her shoulder in an attempt to reassure her.
“Y…you’re not?” Helen responds.
“Well…that might be the wrong choice of words. I’m not THRILLED by the idea, but I already confronted Anu about this, months ago when I first started to notice it. Wasn’t really a conversation I wanted to have and Anu swore up and down that it was all his idea…though I suspect he wasn’t entirely truthfully about that…”

Helen’s head looks down.

“I’m sorry…I just…I was so lonely…you don’t know what it’s like…” Helen meekly says.
“I know Helen. I know. (Sigh) Look, the only reason why I’m not excessively angry about this is because…well this family isn’t exactly conventional and you’re both consenting adults and Anu’s old enough to make his own decisions.”
“So…you’re okay with it?”
“Eh…let’s just say…that time you brought me back to life in the past? That debt’s finally repaid. Just…just continue to keep it low profile okay?”
“Of course! We will Suzy…and thank you for understanding.” Helen says and hugs you tightly.
“Mm, well I am the nice one in the family.” You say patting her on the back and slowly withdrawing yourself away.

Helen bids you goodbye with a slightly more upbeat tone and leaves to go see to the children. You just shake your head at how simple it is to make Helen happy. You guess after all these years; you still can’t help but feel sorry for her.

You may not be a born killer like most in this family, but you’ve definitely proven that even living among incestuous cult killers, a little kindness still goes a long way.