Location: Vale Estate – Grand Lounge, The Next Morning
Sunlight streamed in through the enormous glass panels of the estate.
It hit bodies everywhere.
Zeke was upside down on a velvet armchair, snoring.
Rico was wrapped in two blankets like a burrito on the floor.
Jace slept halfway inside a hologram couch.
Selene had commandeered the entire chaise lounge like a queen.
A half-eaten bowl of popcorn rested on Caelan's chest.
Azra, Liora, and Zaria were asleep in a tangled pile on the beanbags, using Nova's jacket as a blanket.
And Damon?
Damon was in the kitchen. Cooking.
Scene: The Phantom Chef
In a fitted black tee, barefoot, and humming lowly, Damon chopped fresh fruit, flipped protein pancakes with perfect timing, and brewed enough coffee to fuel an army.
Damon (to the AI): "Keep it simple. No explosions this time."
AI: "Acknowledged. Disabling prank subroutines."
He plated everything neatly, each dish personalized.
Protein-heavy for Rico and Zeke.
Sweet and spicy for the girls.
A perfect matcha croissant for Elina.
Classic eggs and toast for Caelan.
Black coffee and mango for Nova.
Honey-drizzled granola for Arielle.
Scene: The Wake-Up Call
Damon walked to the lounge and clapped his hands.
"Rise, my kingdom of clowns."
Groans echoed.
Zeke (muffled): "Time is a social construct."
Liora: "I'll trade you my soul for five more minutes."
Rico: "Why do I smell bacon? Am I dead?"
Arielle (walking in): "If he's cooking, I'm up."
Scene: Breakfast Chaos
The table filled fast. Everyone dragging themselves in, hair wild, eyes half-closed, but expressions full of comfort.
Caelan: "Wait… did you cook this?"
Damon (grinning): "Even gods need hobbies."
Azra: "Gods cook. And tease. Got it."
Nova, still in sleepwear, kissed Damon's cheek.
"You're lucky you're this good in the kitchen."
Scene: The Vibe
Music played softly. Laughter picked up. The mess of the night before faded beneath pancakes and jokes.
It wasn't about power.
It wasn't about empire.
It was about this.
A family—immortal, unmatched, and completely human in their chaos.
Final Scene: New Photo, New Memory
Caelan tapped the AI drone again.
Another photo: Everyone in pajamas, laughing, eating, Zeke still half-asleep with syrup on his shirt.
Label:
"Mornings Like This – Year 101"