A/N: For my loyal readers who have been with me from the beginning, I'm sorry for not updating more in the South Park fandom. I'll be working on those stories still and I will put them up, but this is something that my muse kept bugging me about, so I just wrote this to get it off my chest. My current obsession is with Kingdom Hearts, and I also have a sudden obsession with merpeople. I must be hanging around Atlantica too much in KH2.

This is my first KH fic, so it might not be the greatest, but I'll give it my best. This story is an AU, and is somewhat of a parody. And, one more thing. This story is slash (m/m relations). If you are offended with this, then this story is not for you. I will not accept flames, but constructive criticism is, however, accepted. I'm always willing to work on my flaws with my writing and make it better. Okay, enough of my rambling and I'll let you get right to the story. Hope you like it!

--Dragon of Darkness8705

Chapter One

Branches and dry leaves crunched beneath her feet, carrying a basket full of flowers, differing in size and color. The sunlight kissed her light skin and the sea wind combed through her brown bangs, whispering to her. Her emerald eyes shone with a strong radiance, full of confidence but at the same time gentle. Her pink dress suited her slim figure in perfection as she walked up the steps to a house. The woman stopped before the house, watching the waves from the sea roll in and out in rhythm. A small smile crept upon her features before she entered the house.

Sprawled on a futon was a brunette-haired man, an arm resting across his eyes. The woman smiled at the figure, placed the basket of flowers down on the nearby table, and knelt down next to him. "Leon," she whispered, running her fingers through his silky hair.

The man, Leon, groaned and shifted his body. He removed his arm to reveal azure depths, a scar began from his right brow, across the bridge of his nose, and ending at his left cheek. He looked up into emerald depths. "Aerith," he whispered back.

Aerith's grin widened. "I have some news for you."

Leon sat up and raised an eyebrow. "What kind of news?"

"I just came back from the doctor." She gripped Leon's hands. "I'm pregnant, Leon."

Leon allowed her words to sink in as a smile tugged at his lips. He hugged Aerith. "That's great!" He pecked her lips and held her close once more.

"Now we can be a family," Aerith said, resting her head on the crook of Leon's neck. She smiled when she felt his fingers going through her hair. Things were going to be fine.

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-11 months later-

Aerith watched the sun setting behind the horizon, the heavens painted with orange, pink, violet, and blue. She sighed, a sad one at that. She felt arms slide around her waist and she leaned back into Leon. "I thought we could finally have a child together, Leon," she said, her voice full of emotion.

"The doctors did all they could to save him," Leon said into her ear and kissed the top of her head. Tears burned Aerith's eyes and she turned around in his arms, resting her head on his shoulder. "Don't worry, Aerith. Things will be all right."

"Will they?"

"I'm sure they will." Leon wiped the tears from her cheeks and kissed Aerith's forehead. "Come on, let's go home."

She nodded, drying the rest of her tears from her eyes. "Okay, let's go." She pulled herself from Leon's embrace and held his hand. They began walking back to their home, their hands entwined. As they walked, something on the rocks caught Aerith's attention. She squinted her eyes to get a better look at the thing, then gasped when she saw what it was. "Leon, look! There's someone there!" she exclaimed, pointing in the direction of the rocks. She released his hand and ran into the water, towards the person propped up on the rock. The water came up to her waist as she approached the person, a woman with long brown hair and she didn't wear a top. Aerith examined her and saw her tail. There was no doubt that the stranger was a creature of the sea, a mermaid.

The mermaid was breathing heavily and she moaned in pain. She looked up with fear in her eyes as her gaze fell upon Aerith. She attempted to move away from her, but didn't get far. Her body shifted and revealed a gash in her shoulder, coated with blood. Aerith also noticed her enlarged stomach. 'She's pregnant and it seems she's about ready to give birth!'

Aerith heard splashing behind her and soon Leon was at her side. "Leon! She needs help!"

Leon stared at the mermaid, perplexed. "A m-mermaid?"

"She needs help. She's been injured," Aerith said. "Let's bring her in."

Leon was about to protest, but stopped when she saw the pleading look on Aerith. He nodded and came close to the mermaid. He lifted her up into his arms and headed back towards the shore, Aerith close behind. They ran up the steps leading to their home.

Leon placed the mermaid on the floor, placing a couch pillow underneath her head while Aerith went to grab some medicine to treat the sea creature's wounds. The mermaid's breathing was labored and she moaned painfully, shaking her head from side to side.

Aerith came running back into the room with a first-aid kit and knelt down beside the mermaid. "It's going to be okay," she said with her comforting voice. "Leon, could you get some water and a towel?" He nodded and walked off into the next room. She turned back to the mermaid, wiping the sweat on her forehead.

Leon came back with the items Aerith requested, placing them down next to her. She grabbed the cloth, drenching it in water. She rinsed it and placed it on the mermaid's forehead. The creature of the sea grabbed Aerith's hand, grasping it tightly. The mermaid groaned in agony and held onto Aerith's hand tighter.

This went on for several minutes, Leon treating the creature's wounds while Aerith whispered soothingly to her. Finally, the mermaid's grip on Aerith's hand loosened, her breathing returning to normal. The cry of a baby rang in the room and Aerith picked up the child, handing it to the mermaid. The sea maiden looked up and held the crying child in her arms. "It's a boy," she said with a smile, looking from Leon to Aerith, then back to the child. "He's beautiful. His name will be Sora."

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The next morning, Aerith went into the room the mermaid, who had introduced herself as Talia, slept in. She saw the sea maiden on the bed and beside the bed was a basket, which Sora slept in. She went up to Talia, sitting on the bed next to her and gave her a gentle nudge. "Talia?" Aerith asked. No response. She shook her again. "Talia?" Once again no response. Aerith grew worried for Talia. She shook her once more, a bit harder. Nothing. She grabbed her wrist and pressed to fingers to her pulse. There was nothing.

Aerith gasped. "Oh no," she said softly. She heard footsteps coming towards the room and she shifted her gaze to Leon, who held a tray of food in his hand.

Seeing the look of horror on Aerith's features made him worry. "What's wrong, Aerith?" he asked, setting the tray down on the nightstand and sitting next to her.

She looked at Leon and then back to Talia. "Talia is dead." Her gaze fell upon the basket, where Sora slept peacefully. "The poor child is alone now. Leon, do you think we could take care of Sora?"

"W-What?" Leon asked. "Aerith, do you know what you're saying? He's a fish for crying out loud!"

"But, his mother is no longer here. Where would he go? He's just a baby, after all. Besides, it'll be like having a child of our own, just with scales and a tail. You know you want a child just as much as I do, Leon."

Leon sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. He stared into Aerith's eyes, depths of green that pleaded with him. He could never say no to that. He stared at Sora's sleeping form and nodded. "Okay, we can take care of Sora as if he was our own."