This "What If" scenario is from BrentheNewFan2020, this is a "What If" that takes place before the Family of two, think of it as a different scenario before Luna was given the mother role to Lincoln and they kept the loud name, it is an alternate world after all. Also, I can see that some of you are hating me and what these "What If" scenarios are, but it's okay, it's all good. From the wise words of the great Terroriser "Screw it all and just go with it!" So, as always my fellow reader who have seen the NSL stories of old and new, enjoy reading this and bring in the criticism, at least there are some people who appreciate me and for the record, most of these were not my idea, just so you know.

What if part 10: Tears

'H-How did this …. How did this all go down so f-fast?' Lincoln then feels some sand land onto his shoulder. He looks up and sees the dangling catwalk above, then one of the ropes snap and then another. The stage lights and some sandbags get loose.

Lincoln panics and then he sees where it was going to land. "No! Luna! Lynn!" Lincoln charges and is about to push his two older sisters pout of the way, but Luna kicks Lynn Junior off of her and as if in slow motion she sees Lincoln going to her, and then she slowly looks up and sees the falling debris and her eyes go wide at what was about to happen.

She then looks back to Lincoln and with quick reflexes she pushes him away and she tries to escape, but some of the debris (mostly some sandbags and the cat walk.) falls onto her, pinning her to the ground.

Lincoln is horrified to see his sister pinned down and buried by some debris. "Luna!" He tearfully rushes over to help her, then Sam, Sully and Mazzy come out and assist.

"On three guys!" said Sam. "One! Two! Three!" They all pull the catwalk up and Lincoln grabs Luna and drags her away, they then let go of the catwalk and go over to Luna.

Luna opens her eyes and sees everything was blurry and a bit muffled. She then sees her brother crying at her. "Luna …… Luna please! Luna …… Luna are you there?!" Luna then hears everything clearly now. "Luna! Please don't go!"

Luna smiles seeing Lincoln and that he only has a few bruises on him. "Lincoln ….. Linc …… Yo-You're ….. You're okay, th-that ….. That's all that ….. That matters." She then touches his face with her hand.

Sam, Sully and Mazzy look at the condition Luna was in. Her left leg looked broken, there was a large bleeding wound on her right arm and her cheek has a small cut and she has a black eye and a few bruises. Sam covers her mouth from seeing this and sheds some tears. Sully and Mazzy are at a loss for words at what just happened.

"Luna, please stay with me sis!" Lincoln cries as he holds her hand.

Luna smiles and slowly gets drowsy. "Linc …… Lincoln, it-it's gonna be …. Gonna be okay, w-we're fine, we're f-fine bro. I ….. I l-love you s-so much …. Lincoln" She then goes unconscious and Lincoln cries over her as he cradles her head.

Lincoln tries to shake Luna so she can wake up. "Luna! Luna wake up! Please Luna!" He keeps crying and doing so until he's being pulled back by Sam into a hug.

Sam is also saddened by this and sheds some tears. "Lincoln, stop! That's not helping her, please!"

Lincoln then hugs Sam and cries, Sam also hugs him back, and she knows that she had to be the big sister now. Luna would've wanted that. Sam could see that Luna was still breathing and they did treat some of her wounds. She looks down and sees Lincoln a crying mess.

"Luna is going to be fine Lincoln, she's not gonna die. She'll be okay" replied Sam as she rocks him back and forth, something Luna would do when she brought him over to her gigs and he felt traumatized after an alligator assault.

Lincoln continues to cry and sob onto Sam's shirt, but she does not let go. It hurt her to see him like this and it reminded her of when Simon would be scared and need some comfort.

The rest of the louds are horrified at what nearly happened to Luna and that it could've happened to Lincoln.

"Oh god! Luna!" said Luan.

"Hang on!" said Lynn Sr.

Leni then uses her phone and calls the police and an ambulance.

The louds all try and approach him, but then Sully and Mazzy get in the way. "Back off dudes!" said Sully menacingly.

"One more step and you guys won't be tuning your words anymore!" said Mazzy angrily.

Lynn Jr then looks to the suit and then gets angry. 'That Jinx!' She then walks up to them. "Out of the way music freaks! That jinx has to pay!"

"No! You are not hurting Lincoln!" said Sully. Both he and Mazzy stand their ground with their axes in hand.

Lynn Jr is about to fight them, but she gets held back by Lori. "What the heck Lori?! Let me go now! These band geeks need to be taught a lesson that this is our business and not there's!"

Lori keeps holding Lynn back. "You have literally done enough damage Lynn! Stop it!"

"Lynn Loud Junior! Stay quiet and stop!" yelled Rita. She was shocked her mom yelled at her, she then stands down, but Lori holds her just in case she does go and attack them.

Leni then puts her phone away. "The police and an ambulance are on their way guys."

This shocks some of them. "What?!" from Lola and Lynn Jr.

"Are you nuts?! Those cops will ask what happened and we'll take the blame!" said Lola in anger.

"You really aren't using your head are you dumb blonde!" said Lynn Jr as she tries to go after Leni. "Now give me that phone!" But then she gets slapped in the face by that said sister. They all gasp.

Leni looks to them with tears. "Look at us! We did this! And the right thing to do is that we all pay the price, and I was a fool to let the luck into my head, all of us!"

Lynn Sr and Rita understand she was right. Lynn Jr growls. "Why you little yellow haired freak!" She is about to pounce onto Leni, but she gets pinned to the ground by Rita.

"Lynn stop it! Enough is enough and she is right!"

Lola just stays quiet and hides behind Lana. She did not want to make their mother angry, or Lori and Leni.

Just then they hear the sound of sirens, which means the ambulance was here and this wakes up Lincoln. He then breaks the hug with Sam and goes over to Luna, and they are all shocked that Lincoln steadily and carefully picks up Luna and carries her out of the building.

"That shouldn't be possible!" said Lisa.

"How is he carrying her like that?!" asked Lucy. Even Lynn Jr had no clue how he had that burst of strength.

Lincoln gets out from the back and he sees three cops and two detectives going towards him. "Help me! My sister is hurt!" Sam then comes out and follows him.

"Good lord! Get a stretcher down here now!" yelled one of the cops. They then head into the building and see what happened.

The paramedics come and they bring the stretcher. They place Luna on it and head for the ambulance with Lincoln and Sam following. They then hop into the ambulance and it drives away.

Many of the patrons come out of the restaurant and they all saw the scenario that was happening. Then they see the cops come out from the back of the restaurant with the louds being put in cuffs, while Sully and Mazzy tell the two detectives everything.

The louds see the crowds of people looking at them and all whispering about what they did to the girl who was taken into the ambulance. They all start spreading rumors, rumors that would get them all into trouble for what they did.

Lynn Loud Junior looks around at all of them, all the people who know her and a little girl who was now looking away at her with tears and fear. Lynn Jr didn't wanna go down, not like this. She then sees Sully and Mazzy telling them everything they know and she even hears them mentioning that the family kicked their kid out of the house and forced him into a stupid softball mascot suit, then she sees the cops taking the suit away and placing it into their trunk and it was labeled as evidence.

Seething with rage, Lynn Loud Junior breaks free from the cops and runs over to Sully and kicks him in the nose, she didn't hit him too hard. "You're not going to tell them nothing you band geeks! This isn't your business! This is our families business! Stay out of it!" But she was taken away by the officers and then they cuff her legs and put her into the patrol car, the rest of the louds were shocked that Lynn Jr would do that, she lost it.

Sully sees he has some blood coming from his nose, he then looks to Lynn Junior and is angry. "Why you little!" But Mazzy stops him.

"So, she's not worth it Sully! Let the law take care of them. All of them."

Sully calms down and he holds Mazzy's hand. They then watch as the loud family is taken away, they were now under arrest and are about to get what they deserve for doing this to Lincoln, and to Luna.

(Meanwhile in the Ambulance.)

Lincoln is holding onto Luna's hand and watches as some of her injuries are being checked on by the paramedics. Sam sees how upset he is and doesn't let go.

Sam then hugs Lincoln to calm him down, this makes him cry and hug her back without letting go of Luna's hand. "Lincoln, she's going to be alright, she's strong and she would never leave you alone or let you out of her sight. She swore to keep you safe and she did, and I know she would fight on to continue her charge, for you Lincoln."

Lincoln continues to cry. "Please. Please don't make promises that can't be kept Sam, Luna is all I have as family! She's the mom I always saw and always loved!"

Sam knows this and does her best to calm the crying boy down, this was all not gonna be an easy task or ride to get through. Sam then looks to her unconscious girlfriend all battered and bruised, she wanted to cry and beg for Luna to wake up, but she had to be strong and help keep Lincoln safe and sane, for Luna's sake. They were her family too.

Now all they gotta do is get to the hospital and hope Luna pulls through.

(Two weeks later.)

Lincoln is in the bedroom he now resides in the house of the Sharp family, after what had happened to him two weeks ago the CPS decided that Lincoln is the witness and victim and it was best he stays with some people he knows and would look after him, his first option were the McBride's, but then he thought otherwise and went with the idea of Sam and her family, and sure enough they were willing to let him stay with them until they get some results from Luna and the date of the court.

The louds are now under house arrest and Lynn Loud Jr put into a holding cell at the Royal Woods Juvenile Detention Hall until it was time for the court date. Police are now doubling their patrols to ensure any more signs of child abuse and neglect have been sought out and cleansed through the law.

Lincoln has been staying in the guest room of the Sharps and ever since he left the hospital he was barely talking or even doing anything. He would just seclude himself into the room and hold onto Luna's axe and whatever stuff they got from the loud house that belonged to her, Lincoln barely has any belongings. Sam and her little brother Simon managed to find some of his stuff, but all they could get back are his laptop, school bag, his comic books and his stuffed rabbit Bun-Bun.

But none of it mattered to the boy, all he wanted was his sister back and to be okay. He didn't wanna leave her side when they told him to leave, but through Sam he was convened to let Luna heal and that they would tell them the results for when she does wake up, but deep down Lincoln was fearing that the worst would happen, but he prayed it wouldn't come to that.

Just then Lincoln hears someone coming into the room. "Hey Lincoln" It was Sam's even year old brother, Simon. "Are you feeling okay?" He comes in with a tray of brownies and milk.

He comes in and places it onto the table and sits on the bedside by Lincoln. "You haven't done anything ever since you got here and I wanted to know if you still wanted to play some video games with me."

Lincoln sighs. "It's my fault."

Simon looks to him. "What?"

"It's my fault! It's my fault Luna got hurt! It's my fault all of this is happening! And n-now it's gonna b-be my fault th-that L-Luna …. Luna …. Luna!" Lincoln breaks down crying once again, this has been happening a lot, mostly at night which resulted in someone coming in to comfort him from his nightmares of Luna dying. "I-It should've been me! It sh-should've been m-me!" And this was also happening a lot too.

Simon then goes onto the bed and hugs Lincoln, he was the only one who has barely gotten to know or even help Lincoln. "Lincoln, this wasn't your fault and stop saying that it should've been you."

"B-But, this was a-all my f-fault, Luna …. L-Luna would be in th-this mess if it w-wasn't for m-me!" cried Lincoln, he then hugs Simon.

"Lincoln, Luna will be fine. If there's one thing I heard from Sam is that you and Luna have a strong sibling bond, something Sam and I also have" replied Simon. "Luna is your legal guardian and she had her role to keep you safe and make sure that you weren't neglected or unwanted, if it wasn't for her then you would have been the one on that hospital bed or worse and that would break her heart. Luna would want you to stop shedding all these tears for her, and just go forward and fight the ones who made this happen in the first place."

Lincoln just continues to cry and hug the little boy.

"Linc, I have learned to respect Luna and whenever she came by and told me about you. I would ask if we could hang out, because the way she described you sounded like a big brother, a big brother I wanted to know and have fun with. But now, I think I should be the big brother to help you and that's what I'm going to do, just like how Sam is going to be the big sister you need." With those being said, Lincoln stops crying and listen to what this kid is saying. "If anything should happen, then Sam and I will do whatever we can to take care of you, you're family too and Luna would've wanted this. You know that too."

They soon break the hug and Lincoln wipes away his tears and looks to the smiling blonde haired seven year old. "T-Thank Simon, that means a l-lot. You're a real good little brother to Sam."

Simon chuckles. "Sam tells me that a lot, and she smothers me with hugs and some kisses. Like how Luna would do to you, because they care for us, both of us and would do everything in their power to keep us safe."

Lincoln is shocked and smiles at how smart and wise this kid was and that he reminded him of a little bit of himself and a little bit of the Luna confidence he knows and hugs Simon again. "Thank you Simon, for this."

"Anytime Lincoln" replied Simon as he hugs him back. "Anytime big brother."

Sam opens the door and sees this and smiles. 'Looks like Simon is already bonding with Lincoln and helping him cope with what's been happening, I'm proud of him and this is so sweet. Like a big bro and little bro thing.' Sam then coughs to get their attention.

They both stop hugging and look to Sam. "Hey Sam, whats up?" they both say in unison, which Sam finds this sweet and a bit odd, but sweet.

Sam then sighs. "Lincoln, I got some news …. About Luna."

Hearing what Sam just said was enough to make Lincoln have tears, Simon sees this and was fearing that the worse has come and it is about to spiral out of control once more.

Lincoln feels as if the walls are closing in and that all he knows and loves is falling apart and is coming to end his mind. But then he stays strong. 'No, Luna wouldn't want you to be like this! Let the news give you some profound closure.' He then looks to Sam. "I know Sam, I know that ….. That Luna ….. That she's gone. But I'm not … Not gonna let that bring me down and send me into a dark hole! I'll keep moving on and living my life, for her. Because that's what Luna would've wanted."

Simon felt proud for Lincoln to fight this depression, so does Sam, but then she smiles. "Lincoln, you might wanna think again." This makes both kids confused.

Sam then steps aside and let's someone in. Lincoln goes wide eyed at seeing who it was and so does Simon.

There, at the doorway, with a crutch and some bandages and a few stitches. Luna Loud! Alive, well and smiling with tears. "Lincoln, It's me bro!"

Lincoln gets off the bed and slowly goes to her, and Luna slowly walks into the room. "L-Luna?"

Luna then drops the crutch and opens her arms out towards him, Lincoln then sheds tears and runs to her. "Luna!" He then embraces his sister and she embraces her brother, both of them in tears. "Luna! Luna …. You're ….. You're here!"

Luna strokes his white hair and comforts him. "Yes, yes I am here! I'm here Lincoln! I'll always be here bro!"

Simon takes his leave and stands next to Sam and they smile at how heartwarming this was for them to be reunited after two weeks. 'Looks like things are about to get better now.' Sam and Simon then take their leave and give them some time to mend what they almost lost, Sam slowly closes the door. 'Welcome back Luna, and welcome back Lincoln.' Sam then closes the door and hugs Simon, he also hugs her back and they both shed some tears, they were both glad that Lincoln and Luna were back together again.

Inside, Luna rocks Lincoln back and forth to sooth his crying heart. "Shhh, easy does it bro. I'm here, I'm okay. We're both okay and nothing is gonna split us apart again. I promise you Lincoln"

Lincoln then let's his guilty emotions take over. "Luna! I'm sorry! I'm so, so sorry that I wasn't able to save you! I'm sorry you got hurt!" Luna understands that he's blaming himself, she tries to speak but he speaks up again. "This …. All of this …. This wa-was all m-my fault! We wouldn't b-be here like this a-and the others! You w-wouldn't be hurt! W-We would s-still be a family! I'm s-sorry Luna!" He tightly hugs her. "I'm the worst b-brother ever!"

That was what caught her attention, she then breaks the tight hug. "Lincoln, look at me please." She then sees Lincoln's tearful face and that was enough to break her heart, but she had to stay strong, it was time for the big sister to kick in.

"Lincoln, you are not the worst brother ever, you did what you had to, to save me and Lynn. But … But I had a choice to make, and my choice was to give my life to keep you safe and well. I did my part to be your rocking big sister and legal guardian. So please, please stop blaming yourself from all of that, and just be happy … Be happy that we're back together and not apart Lincoln, It was not your fault, it was never your fault." She then kisses Lincoln on the cheeks and then his forehead. "You're the best dang brother around and I am proud to be the sister you got and have, I'll always be there for you bro, now and forever more. I love you Lincoln, always."

Lincoln smiles and then hugs her back and cries. "I love you too ….. Mom!"

Hearing that brings some tears into Luna's eyes and some old memories of a past they both lost. She then hugs Lincoln and rocks him back and forth. They were both showing how much they care for each other and how strong their sibling bond was, but might become more of a mother and son bond.

The End.

A/N: This is one of the "What If" scenarios I am truly proud to make, it really makes up as an alternate beginning for "Family of Two" and I would like to thank BrentheNewFan2020 once again for making this idea and concept, and it only took me two hours and my high speed typing skills to finish it up. You sir …. You understand me, sort of and I'm happy for that my good man. I know some of you will hate me for making this, but who cares! At least I got allies who will understand me for what I am making and I am hoping for anymore "What If" scenarios to those who would read these and have ideas, Ideas that could work and others can read. Leave a review and tell me what you all think.

Haters are motivators, but good hearted fans with ideas are good friends and also family.

Date made: 5/14/20.