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Summary-It's those small points in time, the absolutely random ones that are the best-that mean the most. However simple, they are the most memorable. 100-theme challenge.

Genre- Depends on the challenge. This one is pure fluff and a hint or romance ;)

Pairings- Kuki/Wally. Mentions of minor pairings possible, but not likely.

Setting- None. All random.

Disclaimer- As much as I wish I did, I DO NOT own Codename: Kids Next Door. XD

-Point in Time-

-Mother Nature-

Mother nature was usually a beautiful thing.

Like the sunrise and the sunset. Rainbows. Butterflies, birds, and other animals frolicking around.

And all that girly junk.

It was also scary as hell when provoked...

Big loud storms, heavy rains, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, mudslides, earthquakes, all that good stuff that destroyed anything in it's path.

But for better or worse, mother nature usually worked out for the good in the long run, ending in moments such as these, with Kuki sleeping soundly in his arms, curling up to him in an attempt to escape the loud roar of the storm...

It was late one random night, pitch black as well. Loud roars along with heavy rumbling cut through the air. Wind and rain whipped and splattered heavily.

Bright flashes of cackling lighting shot through the sky, illuminating the ground below. One came dangerously close, lighting up the area to show a Treehouse standing proud in the storm, like an unmoving statue against the powerful gusts.

Inside, Wally was lounging back in bed, a flashlight in one hand and a comic book in the others. Like most nights when he couldn't sleep, he passed the time reading his comics until he was so tired he passed out.

Storms never did bother him, and it was easy to ignore the sharp claps of lighting.

And so, he stayed like that, flipping through his comic until a soft knock jolted him.

It was so soft, that at first he thought he imagined it. But luckily, the Treehouse was dead silent, save for the noise the storm was making.

Blond eyebrows furrowing, he called out. "'Ello? Who's there?"

A head of jet black hair popped through the doorway, wide purple eyes bored into him.

Kuki.

Wally blinked, putting his flashlight and comic aside. "Numbuh 3?" he muttered in confusion. "Something wrong?"

At first she shook her head, to which Wally blinked at. Then why was she here?

But she nodded soon after some thought.

Eyes narrowing in curiosity, he waved her over. "Well, doin't just stand there. Come in already," he told her gruffly in his usual impatient tone.

He watched as she entered, clutching at the green blanket enveloping with one hand as she clutched onto a blue rainbow monkey with the other. She padded across the room, her feet making soft thumps, and he scooted over to give her room.

Wordlessly, she sat, her back to him.

Straightening, he moved over to the edge. "So whot's wrong?" Leaning over to peer at her face, his eyes widened in panic. "A-are you crying?" he exclaimed wildly, concerned. "Whot happened?"

A little sniffle answered for her, and her meek voice followed soon after. "I can't sleep Wally... I-I'm scared..." she whimpered gently and his eyes widened in realization.

The storm.

He mentally smacked himself. 'Of course!' He looked at her. "Why didn't ya coime sooner Kuki?" he asked quietly.

It wasn't the first time he found her coming to him seeking comfort on a stormy night. And this one was particularly nasty, so he figured she wouldn't waste time.

Kuki shrugged halfheartedly, pulling at her blanket tighter. "I thought I could handle it..."

Wally blinked, surprised and, he couldn't deny it, a bit hurt. But he shook his head, pushing it away. "Well, you're here now. Do ya wanna stay?"

Finally, Kuki looked over at him. Her eyes flickered over to his comic. "Don't you wanna finish your comic?" she said instead.

He followed her line of vision, and shook his head. Grabbing it, he tossed it over to his nightstand. "Nahh, I already read it,"

Once Kuki nodded at last, he scooted over to give her room. She laid down, curling up against him so that she could snuggle into his warmth. While one arm was still wrapped around her doll, the other was wrapped around his stomach.

Once she was settled, he relaxed and slung an arm around her.

"Sorry 'bout being sucha baby, Wally..." Kuki mumbled, her voice muffled against his shirt.

Wally shook his head, giving a squeeze. "Ya noit a baby, Kuki. Everyoine's scared 'a soimething," he told her. "Besides, ya know I'm always 'ere for ya..."

He could tell she was falling asleep now, probably tired from being scared and staying up late. Her mumbled became even worse as it was sluggish, but he managed to understand her when she responded.

"Thanks Wally...you're the best..."

He didn't care how girly it sounded – he loved mother nature, if only because of these moments...

When he finally fell asleep too, it was with a content smile on his face.

Words- 787

Heheh, and another drabble down. I like this one a lot. It was especially adorable! XD Though, Wally may be a little OOC ^^;;.

Anyways, hope ya'll enjoyed it too! ^^ Like always, tell me whatchya think.

Till next,

RainLily^^