Disclaimer: Homestuck is not mine.

So I'm trying my hand on story writing, if you like it I'd love to hear from you, if you have critiques I'd really love to hear from you because I'd like to make my stories as easy as possible to read as well as keep them entertaining, so if I need to describe more or less then let me know.

Tavros awoke to the familiar sound of screaming and playful kids, he tossed and turned in his rickety bed attempting to drown out all the infuriating noise in hopes to get another hour or two of sleep, as he felt multiple tiny hands shake him he knew that even the most mighty of all fairies couldn't grant him his wish.

In defeat he open one eye part way to scan his surroundings and plan a sneak attack against his intruders. Three children were preparing to pounce on there "Unknowing" slumbering prey, Tavros held back a smile as his plan was to be take action, he opened his eyes and in his all powerful voice let out his monstrous roar causing the children to scream and hide under there beds.

"Hey you little brats, I was trying to get a little more sleep you know" He sat up in his bed, ruffled his already messed up loose brown Mohawk, and couldn't hold back his laughter looking at his fellow orphaned room-mates. They soon came out from there hiding places before laughing along with Tavros before completing there first plan and tackled him back down on to his bed.

"Oh no you got me, this means the end for Tavros Page of Breath" Tavros choked on his air and stuck his tongue out and played dead, the kids scramble off of him and begin shaking him yet again. He lays still, holding back the urge to snicker when his attackers start to whimper and shake him more frantically.

"Tavvy, we were just playing right, you're not actually dead Tavvy come on wake up" One of the kids cries out causing Tavros to regret taking it this far, he spring up again and captures the nearly crying trio in his lap.

"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you like that, I'm not going to leave you guys so don't worry okay" Tavros rocks them back and forth on his bed and they soon begin to calm and they cling to him.

Tavros had grown up without parents, he didn't know who they were or what there names were, he didn't even know his own last name since he was dropped off at the door step of the orphanage as a baby. His name was given to him by the owners who had found him at the time. Tavros also had the unfortunate circumstance of not being able to walk, how he lost them or if he was born without his legs was another thing that he didn't know and he didn't care to much to figure out all of these mysteries in his life, the important things were that he didn't have legs now so there was no reason to fret over the past, and as for his parents, his life in the orphanage may not have been the most comfortable but he couldn't say he hated it, in fact he had come to love his life and couldn't imagine it any other way.

Tavros did want a family though, to have someone love him the way he was and to want him to be apart of there lives, he watched many of his friends leave through the years, adopted by loving families. As the years went on he decided that no one wanted him, who'd want a broken child was what he came to believe in and he gave up believing in the ideals of a family other then the one he had here.

But now that also was coming to an abrupt stop, his family was going to be ripped away from him again and there was nothing he could do about it, he looked down at the children on his lap and smiled warmly, he'd become a big brother to all the orphaned children that came and went through the doors, but he'd be 18 soon which would mark him as an adult and capable of living on his own and he'd need to leave.

"Why don't you go and play with everyone outside while you still can okay?, I'll come out in a few minutes and we'll quick granny a hard time" Tavros beamed and the kids reciprocated before running out of the room, They were all little trouble makers, and Granny loved every single one of them, she may be an rickety old woman but if she found out you were bullying on of her children or if they were bullying each other there wasn't a place on earth she couldn't find you and her judgement would strike you down making you regret the day you tried to do anything to any of them. All out of love though.

Tavros hoisted his body off the bed and nestled himself down into his wheelchair as he rolled over to the bathroom checking himself in the mirror his Mohawk had begun to overgrow and stick out at odd ends and his sides were in need of a trim as well, he'd ask Granny if she could help him out with that part later, his olive skin shone like porcelain aside from the dark bags under his eyes, getting enough sleep around here was a chore all on it's own. He brushed his teeth and exited the bathroom making his way to the courtyard to entertain the kids before he had to leave for work.

As he opened the doors he was met with smiling faces, children ran, screamed, laughed and simply enjoyed there youth while they could, all stopping to give Tavros a quick hug before going back on there way. Tavros joined them in there fun giving them rides on his wheelchair, reading, and playing with them. He looked up as he saw a familiar pair of feet walk slowly towards him, Granny was smiling warmly down to him and ushered him to follow, finishing up quickly with the kids who pouted and waved him farewell he followed close behind.

"All the kids have taken quite a liking to you, I'm not all the surprised since, you fill them with so much happiness Tavros sweetie" Granny smiled and patted him on the shoulder sadness visible in her eyes. They entered a large living area and she sat down on a cushioned chair looking at Tavros now eye level with him.

"It pains me to know you will not be here much longer Tavros, your help is greatly appreciated and I want you to know that you can come visit as much as you want. You may need to leave but this will always be a home to you." Tavros smiled and Patted her hand reassuringly, he didn't like it when she worried so much for him, there were others who deserved needed her more right now, and Tavros knew he'd be coming to the orphanage as much as he possibly could after he was gone, but getting her approval made him feel at ease about it.

"You, uh, you know that I'll come by and check on things a lit, I would hate to come back to find you up to your head in rowdy kids which is easy since well, uh, you're so small" Tavros got a well deserved wallop and throaty laugh before he made his way back to the main room to get a bag and anything he found important for his trip to work.

He worked at a simple diner just a few blocks from the orphanage and he was surprised that he'd gotten the job to begin with due to his disability, but he was accepted with warm arms by the owners Nepeta and Equius a loving couple who seemed to treat Tavros as if he were there own, he chose not to tell them that he was an orphan afraid that they may look down at him and refuse to let him work any more.

His journey was fast and as he entered he was greeted by a pair of thin but energetic arms wrapped around his neck which he reciprocated wrapping his arms around the thin waist of Nepeta. She was a spirited little thing, she had short black hair that hung just below her ears and had the characteristics of a cat, and the energy and playfulness of a kitten it was no surprise to Tavros when he found out that they were her favourite animal as well and she would at times make cat puns when she was feeling particularly playful.

He was then greeted by a firm hand on his shoulder, Tavros smiled brightly up at the well built owner of the hand Equius who returned a warm smile back down at Tavros. Equius was rather tall, he had longer hair then Nepeta which passed his shoulders, he was strict with how much he spoke and he spoke them with authority, he had a soft spot for Nepeta and me and he'd falter on his words when he found he was a little to cold with his words, he didn't mean to do it but it must have been how he had been spoken to by his father, he always began to sweat when he thought he'd accidentally been to mean to either of us so we both carried a spare towel or two and assured him that he was doing fine, he came off as if he was trying to be good father to Tavros and he wasn't about to complain about having a father figure to look up to.

"Tavfuros, we've been waiting for you to arrive, er well more like HE's been waiting for you to" Nepeta spoke fast and with excitement as she pointed up to Equius who almost instantly began to sweat.

"H- Honey I think that it would be best if you refrained from putting me on the spot like this" Equius's deep voiced always reminded Tavros of what he hoped he'd sound like when he was older, but his voice had hardly changed from when he was a chlid which annoyed him and made him feel less manly.

Tavros Noticed Equius had began to sweat lightly and grabbed a towel from his bag and threw it up to him, Equius being use to this caught it and quickly dabbed his forehead before clearing his throat and looking down at him.

"Now Tavros there is going to be a large amount of people here tonight, we had a last minuted reservation and we're going to need everyone on there toes. I only bring this up because I need to know if you're up to the task of handling most of this alone" Equius looked down trying to keep a serious face but the worry was quickly taking over.

"T- there is no need to worry Equius I, uh, I can handle it, I'll make sure that to make you proud to call me one of your workers!" Tavros pumped his fists in the air and braced himself for the rush they'd have to serve tonight, he assumed it would be a party since they got a lot of those so a group was not something his was new to. Equius's eyes softened for a moment before quickly returning to there naturally emotionless stare.

"W- well good then Tavros but I expect to see and not hear these goals of yours you have placed on yourself tonight. But I feel the need to point out a flaw in your reasoning to do well" Equius bent down to be eye level with Tavros who looked at him puzzled.

"We're already proud of you Tavros" He smiled warmly and Nepeta joined him placing her Hand on Equius shoulder. Times like these really made Tavros felt like he was apart of there family, and an yearning that he was. He smiled and thanked them before heading to the back room and adorning an apron, serving customers and taking orders was a job he didn't think he'd get to do, or a job he thought he'd be good which made it that much more fun, and no one seemed to mind his stutter which he couldn't be any more grateful for.

Across town a little ways away from the Diner Gamzee Makara, a lanky Teen with a mop of black tangled hair was primping in front of a mirror for a party to celebrate his graduation, he wasn't really into the whole idea but when his family let him pick the venue it gave him the opportunity he see a familiar stuttering boy he had been planning on visiting soon anyway, going with his family and friends may not have been how he had expected to go but it meant he could show his best friend the boy that he'd been telling him about for the last few months.

He continuously fixed the sleeve of his black button up shirt more then he necessary, pulled the purple vest flat against his long torso, and ruffled the front of his black pants to make sure everything was in order, he was over dressed for such a place but they booked it private for the occasion so he wouldn't have to worry about standing out to much, not that he'd care but he was worried because tonight of all nights was when he planned to actually talk to the boy besides telling him what he'd like off of the menu. So yes he had every right to be worried.

Not much happened on the first chapter, mostly story building for Tavros and I'm contemplating if I'll keep it mostly from Tavros's perspective and only do Gamzee's in small doses but we'll see how things go and if any one likes it.