Another fantastic, touching story by guestsurprise, who owns Jocu, Jest, Jape, Jovi, Blithe, Vivo, Amio, Cassie, Jewel, and Vamps. :)

Ben 10 belongs to Cartoon Network and Man of Action. Mythology belongs to its respective owners. I only own Rachel, Vampiro, and Phantasmo and gave guestsurprise full permission to use them. :)

Quarantine And Love

Cassie was busy fixing the broken boards under her bed. She was beyond frustrated because she had plans to go on a special fun day with Blitzwolfer and now their plans were ruined. Jewel was also helping her and she could tell that Cassie was more frustrated than she was.

"How about coming out and helping me prepare a fun meal for them? I came to spend time with Jocu, but that plan was ruined too," Jewel said sadly.

"But it's not so bad because you all can go from realm to realm," Cassie huffed.

"Cassie…we wouldn't just leave you all here this way. We know that Earth is facing a crisis and we want to be here to help," Jewel replied gently. Cassie only looked away, feeling like she had been a bit rude to Jewel. Jewel noticed and gave a warm smile. "Come now, Cassie. Please come out."

"Sorry, I can't. I gotta fix these broken boards." Cassie said, now trying to get a good angle for the hammer.

"Then I will come under there with you," Jewel smiled, now getting down and squeezing under the bed.

"HEY!" Cassie said in shock, now feeling the gentle nuzzles.

"Come now…cheer up. If you don't, Jocu and Blitz will surely sense it," Jewel said with a grin.

"Too late," a voice said. Cassie looked up and her eyes widened as she saw Blitzwolfer looking at her and so was Jocu. Both were lying on their stomachs and were looking at the girls on their folded arms.

"How did you guys get in here without us hearing you?" Cassie said, looking at them from an upside-down position.

"We are simply good at stealth," Jocu winked. "Now then, how about you both come out of there and we all settle down for a picnic on the grounds?"

"That sounds wonderful," Jewel smiled, now blushing as Jocu gave a wink.

"You guys go ahead. I have a few chores to finish," Cassie said calmly.

"You both are coming out of there and coming with us," Jocu said, now arching an eyebrow.

"We are all under one roof and we are going to remain safe and happy. Even though we know that things have changed, everything will be alright," Blitzwolfer said.

"And we want you both to smile and to help us bring joy and laughter to the mansion," Jocu soothed, now seeing Cassie pause. "Now come on out of there, you stubborn redhead." He chuckled.

"Leave her to me," Blitzwolfer winked, now seeing Jocu help Jewel out. Once they did, they sat back and watched in glee as Blitzwolfer stuck his upper half under the bed and began licking Cassie on her face.

"EEEEEEEEEEEK! HEY!" Cassie said in shock.

"Come on out, Sweetpaws," he cooed. "I wanna see more of that cute face." And with that, he began to plant gentle and playful kisses all over her cheeks. She began laughing and turned right side up to where they were nose to nose. He then took that opportunity to gently help her out and then once she stood he picked her up. "There's that beautiful smile."

"Thanks, Blitz," she whispered, now hugging him tightly. He cuddled her and shushed her as he sat down on the bed and let her sit on his lap a moment. He knew what she meant.

"Come. Let's give them some privacy. In the meantime, let's go and wake up the mansion," Jocu winked, now bounding off with Jewel in tow. He began running in and out of the rooms and gently pouncing on the beds and waking the women and children up with nuzzles. With the aliens, he woke them up with gentle tickles and playful tussles.

"C'mere, you red menace," Four Arms laughed out, now feeling Jocu bound into his room and jump on the bed. He briefly tickled the red alien with his tail and gave him a devious smirk.

"Come now, Tetramand. Surely you can do better than that," Jocu winked.

"What are ya up to?" Four Arms laughed out, now sitting up.

"Helping the mansion overcome this quarantine and sadness. I want you all to smile and to enjoy each other during this time. You all can overcome this and everything will be alright," Jocu said, now seeing the red alien get up.

"We appreciate you, Jocu. You and your family," Four Arms said, now seeing Ben walk in.

"Yeah, Earth is going through a lot, but we appreciate you guys coming and spending time with us and taking care of everyone here," Ben smiled, now giving Jocu a friendly noogie as he came up behind him.

"Hey now," Jocu laughed, now grabbing Ben by his waist and throwing him on the bed. "You are also one that needs some cheering up."

He began gently tickling the hero on his waist and sides as each of his brothers appeared and saw the funny scene.

"Oh come now…we will engage this entire mansion with laughter before the night comes," Jape said, now appearing and cracking his knuckles. "Jest and I will take the higher levels."

"Jovi and I will take the middle levels," Blithe said, now smirking as he appeared as well.

"Vivo and I will take the lower levels and the To'Kustar quarters," Amio laughed happily.

"And I will make sure that you all have gotten every single person here," Jocu winked at his brothers.

"C'mon…you all can't tickle us all to death!" Ben laughed out, now feeling Vivo pounce on him.

"No, not to death. Just enough to make you all smile and get these sad feelings out of your system," Vivo laughed, now feeling Ben pin him down on his stomach and the hero sat on his waist. "Ben, c'mon let me up!"

"Ha! Not yet, ya yellow fluffball!" Ben said, now gently tickling Vivo's tail.

"BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHEHEHEHEN! BEN, LET GO!" Vivo laughed, now feeling the hero tickle him more. The others could only laugh and then they went out of the room and began to search for the others to cheer up.

And what a time it was! Everyone laughed and cheered as the brothers stormed the mansion and made everyone laugh! It finally got to the point where everyone was up except for Rachel. Jape smirked as Jocu gently eased to her room and opened the door. Rachel was sleeping peacefully on the bed and the large red prince eased up on the bed. He then began nuzzling her gently and she slowly began to stir. Once she opened her eyes, she giggled as she instantly recognized his green eyes and handsome face.

"Jocu! What are you doing here?" She giggled, now hugging him.

"Just visiting my sis and the rest of her clan," he smiled, now helping her up. "I know that Earth has been under stress and we came to cheer everyone up.

"That's so sweet of you all. We could definitely use it for sure," she said, now getting up and putting her robe on.

"Then come. It is time for some fun. We can all have a picnic outside once we get everyone up and ready," Jocu grinned.

"That sounds amazing," she said, now following them out to the balcony and seeing everyone enjoying the brothers and playing around.

"Hey now, release the tail," Jape chuckled, now feeling a child gently tug his tail.

"Aren't they adorable," Vivo smiled, now hugging a few of the kids to him.

"I must say they are rather affectionate," Jest smirked, now leaning on the wall.

"Oh, come now. Come and loosen up, you large titan," a voice said.

Jest turned and his eyes widened somewhat as Phantasmo and Vampiro came into the clear. In a way, they reminded him of his own father.

"I am fine Mr. Phantasmo and Mr. Vampiro. I am more of an observer," Jest said, but his eyes widened a bit as Vamps and Ghostfreak appeared next to their fathers.

"Observer or not…you need to loosen up," Ghostfreak said, now pouncing at him. Jest turned and took off with the two devious aliens behind him and it wasn't long before the aliens and brothers all engaged in a playful romp!

From the balcony, Cassie and Blitzwolfer were watching and she could only giggle as he began tickling her.

"See? The day isn't ruined. We are all family and we're going to enjoy each other," he whispered in her ear.

"Yeah. We're the best," she smiled, now squeaking as he picked her up.

"You're right about that! Now let's go!" he laughed out, now running to join the others.

What else happened you ask? The entire mansion had one of the best days ever because quarantine or not, they had each other and some magical allies from another world.

guestsurprise's words: This story is based on what many are facing in America and other countries right now due to this terrible virus. Many are concerned and scared and quarantined in their houses. We will make it everyone! Stay strong!

To guestsurprise: A touching story! Very well done! :)

To everyone else: Please leave guestsurprise a review, but no flames! And also stay safe during this time of uncertainty.

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