Note: she/her for the reader, he/him for Bruno. Bruno and reader also had three kids: Mateo, firstborn, who has levitation gift, the same age as Isabella and Dolores (21); Alondra, middle child, who has a gift of what she paints can become real, the same age as Luisa (19); and Diego, youngest, has a time-traveling gift, the same age as Mirabel, and Camilo (15). sequel to the "please don't be inlove with someone else" fic.
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" 'Teo?" [Name] called out holding decorations for her nephew's ceremony, the said boy answered with a hum, "have you seen Diego? I can't find him in his room."
The oldest child of Bruno: Mateo's eyes widen at the statement. "Ahh, he told me he took Pablo out for a... walk! Yea."
"Rats don't need walks, and I thought he likes Pablo because they both hate outside?"
The boy cursed through his teeth, not wanting to be caught, he tried to make another excuse, his grip on the book tightening. "He um.. he—" on queue, his sister: Alondra, walk past them holding her painting equipment. The dark-haired boy took this opportunity to pass the situation to his sister. "Alondra! She knows where Diego went!"
The girl's ears perked up with the sound of her name, shooting her brother with a confused look. Mateo signaled her to make an excuse, so she did. "I got him stuck in a wall, 'cause he's being annoying again."
"Of course, you did," the [eye. color] shook her head smiling to herself. "can you get him for me, Mija?"
"Sì Mamà, but it might take a while. I forgot which wall it was."
[Name] chuckled at her daughter's words, "okay, but make it quick. We need him to make a portal, we don't want abuela to get mad." She continued her way but stops when she remembers something. "Oh, and 'Teo? Can you help your Tìa with the cooking?"
"Sure! See you later, Mamà!"
"Also, put coins on the swear jar, I heard that!" She replied, making the oldest groan.
The two siblings stared at their mother as she quickly gave the banner to Jose with Antonio's name.
"How is he still not back?? We're gonna get in trouble for this!" The [hair. color] harshly whispered to her older brother who had a concerned look.
"Don't worry, he'll be back. We just have to wait for him, that's all we can do for now. By the way, can I borrow some money?"
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Time traveling can be useful but also a handful. Finding out why their father left is not as easy as it may seem. Diego can't mess up the timeline, or everything won't go according to plan.
The plan is simple, he needs to find clues why his father left, and where will he be if he's still alive.
He didn't think of anything like this. How come his sweet loving mother, brutally punched a guy two times her size.
He never knew his mother was such a pain in the head, he never knew his father was such a coward. The teen stood frozen in place, right before him is his mother's past self: [name]— absolutely destroying some guy's face.
Disobeying is his natural habit, but he means well. All he needs is information about his father's whereabouts, The boy didn't expect chaos in front of him.
Wait, is that... Señor Torres— what!? He'll die if Mamì continues like this, he can't die! It will mess up the timeline! Wait, no. I'm not supposed to be here so, I'm not supposed to interfere.
The teen forced himself to stay at his place, as expected, the townspeople are trying to get the [hair. color] off the guy, but she stayed.
"[Name]! Por favor, he had enough!"
"He needs to learn his lesson, Bruno!"
"He learned it well! [Name]!"
This is bad, very bad. We need someone strong... Luisa! Wait no, she's not born yet... what to do, what to do... Tìa! TÌA PEPA!!
The dark-haired boy sprinted around the town, which is smaller than he thought. He came across his tìa Julieta's stand and didn't hesitate to rush over. He saw a younger version of Julieta as well as Agustin, who dislocated his shoulder from rolling down a mountain.
"Tì— Julieta! Julieta, [name]'s in trouble!" He silently cringe to himself when he called them out by their names, feeling like a disrespectful child for not calling them Tìa or Mamì.
"Bruno? What do you mean? Where is she??"
Bruno? I'm not Bruno‐ do I really look like that twig???
"She's by señ-" he cleared his throat, trying to mask up to his mistake. "She's by The Torres residence."
"Alright, I'll go get Pepa, be sure to not be seen by Mamà."
Pepa and Julieta arrived at the right moment, and escort them to la casita. He eavesdropped on their conversation, trying to gather information. His heart softens at how caring his mother is, the boy can't help but feel anger at him for leaving her.
"Good thing, Bruno found me just in time." Diego heard Tìa's words as she place a meal in both of his parent's hands.
he knew he messed up, he's not supposed to help, but he did. A small wrong gesture can get an entire town destroyed, the butterfly effect is something he feared.
"Me? I'm right next to [nickname] the entire time."
Shoot! Please ignore it, ignore iiiiiit.
"Really?" Julieta hum in thought she was sure she saw him running to her with a panicked expression. "I may have been seeing things."
YES, DÌOS, BLESS YOU WITH EVERYTHING IN THIS WORLD!
Diego send a thankful flying kiss at the sky before he continued his eavesdropping until he heard the younger version of his parents flirt with each other. He shifted uncomfortably, not wanting to be there anymore, he made a portal out of the sand, to go back to his present time.
Diego groaned as he climbed out of the portal to his room where he collects sand.
What did I do to deserve this punishment?? it's beEN A MONTH! NO CLUE ABOUT PAPA!!
Dusting himself, he dragged his feet out of the room of sand into his actual bedroom. The youngest witnessed his older siblings feeding his pet rat: Pablo on top of his bed before they turned to the sound of an opened door.
"Where were you?? Do you know how long you've been gone? Mamà is looking for you!" Alondra was the first one to speak up.
"Can I at least take a rest for a minute??" He protested, laying on his bed, still processing what just happened.
"Talk to Mamà first, she was getting worried, you've been gone for almost an hour."
Mamà, that word sends shivers down his spine as he recalls the events he just witness.
"You seem shaken, did you find information about Papà's disappearance?" The oldest pointed out, scooting closer, ready to hear what happen.
"No, I just... witnessed something unexpected."
The girl made a disgusted expression, "Dios Mio if this is about Papà and Mamà doing‐"
"No! No, no, no, no, ew." He gagged at the memory he caught his parents doing the thing when he accidentally made a portal at the time they were doing it. "Please, not a word about that."
"Then what did you see?"
"An attempted murder."
The two's olive eyes widen at the statement. "I never knew Papà can be so violent," the oldest mutter, disappointment plastered on his features.
"Not Papì, Mamì!— She almost killed someone!" He throws his hands around, still in disbelief. "I just want a moment to process things, can I have a nap?"
"You can, but Mamà will bring the chancla on us again." Alondra chuckled at her own joke.
A knock interrupted their conversation and speaking of the devil, [name] peeked into the room before beaming when she saw her little ones. Well, not so little anymore.
"There you guys are, I've checked your rooms you're not there. Antonio's ceremony is gonna start after two hours, the kids are looking for you!" She announced, before walking out, leaving the door open. "Especially you, 'Teo. Gabriela is looking for you~" the woman teased, a smirk plastered on her features.
"She is?" He inquired, eyes lighting up. "Get up, Dee! Let's go!"
"Jeez, can't get enough with your girlfriend." Still laying, Diego raises his arms. "Carry me."
The dark-haired rolls his eyes, before using bringing his hand up—his hand as well as his younger brother light up with bright green luminescence. The young adult carried him out of the room before he heard a complaint.
"Carry me too, you owe me an excuse and 20 peso coins."
Party was overwhelming. For Alondra, that is. Firstly, people can't understand the meaning of personal space. Second, her hand hurts from drawing so many objects as well as small living things like bunnies, butterflies, etc. Shrugging her shoulders to get the handoff—of a stranger her age, she smiled awkwardly while gripping hard on her sketchbook, before going to the nearest family member which is: Agustin.
"Aye, 'Londra!" The tall man greeted with a smile, "how's the party?"
"I hate parties." she blandly replied, getting the man beside her to laugh. "my wrist and fingers hurt, I hate it here."
"you usually stayed on the corner, I'm surprised you're interacting with the townspeople!"
"Tonito wants me to make friends and since it's his special day, I'm trying my best for him," she stated, trying to crack her fingers and letting out a satisfied sigh once she did. "I never knew people are like this."
"well, you'll get used to it! You can tell them if you feel uncomfortable, they'll adjust for you—" Agustin's voice faded when Alondra's attention shifted to the second floor of la casa Madrigal, she was certain she saw a motion by the plants near it—it was big so the girl figured it couldn't be a Rat.
The painting next to Dolores's room moved. No, it didn't swing like any painting would, it opened like a door, even though the movement is so small and unnoticeable, the [hair. color] can see it well and clear.
"Alondra, Tìa [name] wants to see you," Dolores announced, subconsciously looking at the painting, which the girl found suspicious.
"Okay? I'll go there now." As she strolled down the path, the girl can't help but think about the thing she saw upstairs.
"Hey, you were called too?" Turning to her left, she saw her two brothers before nodding in conformation. They looked around, and finally find their mother at the dining area, with a... man?
"Oh, come on now, Hermosa. Your husband's not here, he disappeared 10 years ago! You're free and you know it~" the man kissed [name]'s hand, she was clearly uncomfortable, and angry. Very angry.
The youngest looked mortified, as he saw his mother's fist balled uptight, her clenched jaw, as well as her stiff posture.
She's gonna kill him, oh no. No no no no, we can't ruin 'Tonio's first and only gift ceremony... run while you can man, you'll die here!
"Mamì," He called, Diego could see her relaxed a bit and greeted them with a smile.
"Mijo, Mija! You're here! Lo Siento, Liam but my children need me." As soon as she turned away, the guy 'Liam' pulled her back.
"Don't turn me down, amor! Just think about it, you've been alone for 10 years, I'm the best you've got!"
"I don't need a man in my life, so please let go before I break your—"
"Mamà! Let's go now, vámonos!" Mateo grabbed hold of her shoulders, leading her away from the man who huffs at them.
"Thank you, Mijo. That guy could not take a hint!" The woman scoffed, motioning her fingers like she's crushing something, making her youngest gulp at sight. "Why are you all here? I only called one of you."
"Dolores said you want to see me when I was minding my own business," Alondra answered, her emerald-like eyes trailed back to the painting.
"Me too, Is it just me or the rats are trying to get to that painting?" Diego pointed out, eyes are also on the same painting his sister is staring at. "Pablo came running to it, I tried to stop him but 'Lores called out on me." ('Lores is short for Dolores.)
"Let's not think too much, mi Corazon. Tonight is for Antonio, you guys can do the exploring tomorrow."
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I never knew there are so many stars.
Diego is on his mission once again, he sat on top of a tree, having a clear view of his mother and father's younger selves. Not gonna lie, he was enjoying it.
The two are laying on the so-called field that his mother always talks about, saying how clear the sky is when it's dark, the constellations above them, not to mention the fireflies surrounding the place.
It was enchanting.
He made sure to be out of sight but still close to hearing their conversation. The youngest was told to not eavesdrop, he can't help but feel guilty every time he did.
"So, who do you love?" [Name] asked, looking straight at Bruno, a tiny smile that resembles her sisters is showing.
"Oh, uh... you know her very well actually..."
"Really? What's her name then?"
"I— I can't tell you.."
"Why not? You know I hate guessing games."
"I know, that's why it's a guessing game!" The future-teller exclaims the girl groans at the statement. "She's very... pretty."
"Is it... Sofia?" Looking at her friend with an excited expression, thinking she got it right.
"No! I don't like her that way, plus she hates me. The girl I like is kind, brave, and such a lovely person."
"Kind, brave... lovely... Oh! Is it Palmora?? It's her, right?? She's kind, brave, and not to mention very lovely!"
Palmora?? Señora Palmora??? THE LADY WHO HIT ME IN THE HEAD??! YOU CALL THAT KIND—
Diego lightly scoffs, she can't be kind. She hits him with her fan when he accidentally bumps into her!
"No! Not her, She always gives me these weird looks, I hate it.."
"What?? Come on bub, how is it not her? There are no more girls that are lovely, brave, and kind! Or wait... is she, Yolanda?? Not sure about brave though."
"No, she's not her. Yolanda is kind, and lovely too. But I like someone else." He stared at her like she's a goddess that came down to earth, well technically in his eyes, she is.
MAMÌ CAN'T YOU SEE HIM GIVING YOU HEART EYES RIGHT NOW???
"Okay fine, one more hint!" [Name] exclaimed, laughing a little as a tiny firefly landed on top of her friend's nose.
"Shoo, shoo! Okay, she's..." he hesitated, but still continue. "My best friend for 2 years."
Not this again, I've heard this a hundred times! Mamì knows it's her, then they flirted on the way back, I hate my life. Why am I doing here?? I need to go forward.
The dark-haired boy silently climbed down the tree before doing another portal, this time a different timeline.
Diego was out again into the same place, same starry night, same field, same tree. The only difference is the time, 2 years after their moment.
He saw his parents' past selves, sat on the same spot, the boy noticed that they have different looks, a little older than the one he just saw earlier. His mother's hair is tied up in a ponytail unlike earlier she had them loose. He noticed that his father's hair is a little longer than the other past Bruno.
"I'm scared for Manuel..." his father's past self-started, "I really hope nothing happens to him."
"We already left him in the casita, he's safe there. come on bub, cheer up!"
Manuel?? Who the hell is that??
"He's not safe anywhere. My vision has one clear path and that is: He's gonna die!" The future-teller rolled himself in a ball, he was on the edge of tears. "...I don't want anything to happen to him."
"Aye, Bruno... it's gonna be okay. I'm sure Casita will protect him!" She scoots closer, rubbing his back in comfort.
WHO'S MANUEL-
The time-traveler was cut off when he heard a loud squeak. A fat rat snuggled into Bruno's neck, squeaking loudly, missing his owner dearly.
"Manuel?! What are you doing here?? I told you to stay at home!" He had a frown on his face, scolding his little companion, holding him on his palms. "You can't go outside it's too dangerous!"
"Oh no, let's hurry back before anything happens—" [name]'s words got caught in her throat as a snake suddenly attack Bruno's beloved pet rat, causing her to scream in shock.
Diego Madrigal watch in horror as the two tried to fight off the snake, still trying their best to save the Rat, but to their avail, they were too late.
It all happened so fast he didn't catch his mother beating the animal with the lamp.
He watch from the top of the tree as his father cried about the death of his favorite rat. If it was so terrifying to him when was 2 feet away from the chaos, how terrifying is it to them??
That's it, I quit. I'm too young for this.
Those words kept repeating in mind as he got back to his present time, hunting his older sibling with a frown. He finally found them at the balcony on the second floor with their mother, sweeping the flowers, keeping the house clean for the guests.
"Aye, Dee! Welcome back, how's your little adventure?" His older sister greeted him with a smile that resembles their mom.
The time traveler march over to them, picking up his bottle that was once filled with sand, it was the object that he used to make portals. Before dropping them in front of his older siblings.
"I quit this shit. I've seen too much! Never again!"
"Diego, that's 20 on the swear jar." [Name] gave him a look, which he ignored, too mad to care about swearing. The boy pointed accusingly at his siblings.
"Mamì! You don't know what they make me d- mmMMM!" Mateo swiftly put his hand to his brother's mouth to keep him from talking.
"Ssshhhh!"
"Mamà! Don't you think the sky is beautiful? It had various types of colors!" Alondra dragged her mother away from the boys, trying to distract her.
"What did you guys do now?" The woman asked sternly, glancing at her kids who had the same terrified face. "Is this the reason why Diego's been disappearing lately?"
The three looked like kicked puppies, feeling guilty that they kept a big secret from their mother. They're supposed to be a team, looking out for one another. No secrets unless it's a personal one.
"Am I interrupting something...?" A new voice called. The madrigals in green glace at Mirabel as she awkwardly stood near them.
"Um, no. We're done here, for now." eyeing her two sons trying to sneak away, while the girl is trying to hold them back. "What do you need mi sobrina?"
"Can I ask you about Tìo Bruno's visions?"
Bruno. The name caught the kids' attention. Why would she be asking about him now?
"Bruno? Wow, I haven't heard that name for a long time." She smiled, before humming in thought. "You need to be specific with your question, Mirabel."
"Oh yea, um. Is there a possibility that Tìo's vision can be... good? I mean, all I've heard all day was he spreads bad luck to the town.."
Mirabel as well as [name]'s three kids, looked at her, expecting an answer right away. "Well... he does have visions that have a good outcome, it was rare though. But if he did get one, Bruno will tell me right away, smiling happily showing me the green glass.." the woman smiled at the memory, before clearing her throat. "Is that all, Mirabel?"
"Did he ever give you a good vision?" All of them stared at her intensely.
"Yes actually, it was only once though. I think it was a week after we got together, I really want to see him do a vision in action and we kinda peaked into the future too much, 'cause..." she paused, a bashful smile showed in her features. "He saw the two of us getting married."
"WHAT??"
"I need a love story like yours and papà"
"AWWWW"
"I want a vision now."
The woman laughed at their reactions, it was one of her favorite days with him, she remembered it like it was yesterday. The way he avoids eye contact, too embarrassed about the vision. Whenever she caught him admiring the glass. It was the good old times.
"Okay, Tìa? What about the worst vision he ever gave you..?"
[Name]'s eyes widen at the horrible memory, even if it's years ago. She can't even mention his name without grieving. "Um, Bruno and I have this pe rat, he survived for 2 years and we were expecting him to be less energetic since he reached the end of his life span, but he was healthy like before."
Pet rat... is this Manuel??? The onE WHO GOT EATEN BY THAT SNAKE??? NOW IT MAKES SENSE WHY THEY'RE SO TROUBLED ABOUT HIM LEAVING CASITA. THAT WAS A VISION???? I take back what I've said earlier. I don't want a vision anymore.
"What happened next? What happened to the rat?" He heard his sister ask, all he wanted to do it to shut her up but he can't look suspicious. He's still traumatized from it, I mean it came out of nOWHERE AND SNATCHED THE RAT FROM HIS FATHER'S HANDS LIKE HE'S STEALING A CANDY FROM A BABY—
"We look into the future, wanting to know long he will live, we both thought he can live for another year but what we saw is very unexpected, and kinda disturbing."
Kinda? KINDA??? YOU CALL THE KINDA DISTURBING?? I'm losing my mind right now.
"What did you see?" Mirabel inquired, very curious about it. What vision can be much worse, so what if the rat died it's nature, just like señora Ozma's fish.
"He was eaten by a snake."
WHAT? It's still nature, they eat stuff to survive.
"He was snatched from Bruno's hands. He was holding him like this— then the snake just came and bites him." [Name] motions her hands, using it as a visual presentation of what happened.
"NOOOOO"
"Rest in Peace little rat."
"That sounds horrible..."
"It's more terrifying if you were actually there."
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