Within Destiny

Hi everyone! I'm thrilled to finally start my one-shot/drabble compilation that will be 'behind the scenes' stuff within my 'Destiny' series! The votes were unanimous so I'm gonna deliver! First drabble is something I've been planning for some time so I hope you enjoy it! Now here's the disclaimer: I don't own Ninjago. Lego does.

Drabble 1 (set during the prologue of Children of Destiny)

It's been over two months since Aria was confirmed to be pregnant. The kunoichi of wind was looking forward to being a mother but at the same time, she was scared. She originally thought that having a child will only hold her down and it will be brutal but Kai was a loyal husband and was already protective of their child, even if he or she won't be born for another seven months.

In a few days, she will have her first ultrasound and she'll finally see her baby for the first time, even if it isn't born yet.

Nya had made a few remarks that Aria's belly was slightly larger than hers at the same time she was pregnant with Chris when she visited them a couple of days ago. The former kunoichi also sought some advice from other women who were pregnant and even they said her baby bump was a bit 'big' for twelve weeks. She knew of the possibility of a multiple birth but she and Kai adamantly believed that they were having one baby and that it was just a 'bigger' baby but she can only hope it won't grow so big her belly will burst by nine months.

But that wasn't the only issue she was facing.

Aria was feeling very weak to the point she had trouble standing for more than ten minutes or suffered from a terrible vertigo if she moved a lot and she was still in her first trimester. It was a good thing Kai worked at home so he can always be there for his wife.

"Aria, are you okay?" He caught her when she stumbled towards the workshop to see him.

"I'm fine…" The former kunoichi was still determined to stand on her own two feet.

"You've been very sick lately," Her husband had her sit down, "You shouldn't do much."

"Kai, I can take care of myself…"

The ninja turned blacksmith knew better than to argue with his wife. It was already extremely stressful for him to face her mood swings and satiate her strange cravings.

"Is there anything you need?" He offered.

"I'm fine," Aria shook her head, "How about you?"

"I'm getting a little thirsty but I can manage."

"Don't worry about me, Kai," The former kunoichi kissed his cheek, "I can handle it."

Before he can stop her, his pregnant wife left him to his work so he might as well finish up.

Kai was completely engrossed with his work that he didn't realize Aria never returned since he began working on the short sword. Only when he finished it did he sense something wrong…

He rummaged through the house calling for his wife until he finally found her.

"Aria!"

The olive-skinned woman was passed out on the kitchen floor. The blacksmith wasted no time rushing her to the hospital and remained by her side as the doctors examined her.

"Her hormone levels are a bit high but with a proper diet, she'll be fine." The doctor said once the pregnant kunoichi was examined.

Aria eventually came to while the doctors performed the ultrasound early to check on her baby.

"Kai… What… What happened…?" Aria groaned groggily.

"You fainted but you'll be fine." The fire ninja gently embraced his wife.

"W-what…!? But what about our baby…?"

"Don't worry Mr. and Mrs. Pyrrhus, the babies are unharmed." The doctor reassured them.

"Oh what a relief! I thought- wait… babies…?" Kai did a double take.

"Of course," The doctor said as if stating the obvious, "Your wife is having twins. Take a look."

He moved the screen so the expecting parents could see it and they can see it. The image was blurry but they can make out two tiny bodies so there was no denying it.

They were going to have two babies to shower with love and devotion.

"A-are you sure…? Maybe there's something wrong…" Aria still can't believe she was pregnant with two babies, especially for her first time.

"No. We even detected two heartbeats within your womb. All we know is that you're definitely having twins and we can wait until your next ultrasound to confirm the genders."

"I don't care about that," Kai shook his head, "We're gonna have twins!"

Although he was shocked at first, the fiery ninja was even more thrilled that he was going to be a father of two than when he first found out Aria was pregnant. As for Aria herself, she was still unsure what to think. She was overjoyed at the idea of having two little ones to love but at the same time, she was scared. She was looking forward to raising her babies but she was fearful of the pain she'll go through. She heard so many tales of the immense pain only a mother can ever know. Even her mother had vivid memories of going through that pain thrice.

"Aria, it's alright! Our kids are fine and I know you'll be a good mom!" Kai tried to comfort Aria.

"That's not it. I'm looking forward to being a mom but I don't know if I can handle the pain…"

"I also know you'll be able to handle it," Her husband looked at her straight in her sky blue eyes, "You went through so much as the kunoichi of wind and giving birth will be nothing compared to the hardships we went through as ninjas."

"Kai…"

Aria couldn't be more grateful to have such a supportive husband and felt better, knowing he'll be there for her throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. Maybe having to go through a few more months of mood swings and raging hormones will be worth it.

"Kai, I'm starting to look forward to being a parent. As long as I can be a parent with you."

The fiery couple shared a passionate kiss, knowing that with each other, they will be able to be good parents to their children and knowing that they'll have twice the joy already made it even better than they can ever imagine.

Too bad it'll be another seven months before they can meet their babies…

First drabble done and this may be the 1st of many! As you can see, much of the stuff will be lighthearted but I'd like to hear your suggestions on what you'd like to see!

In other news, I have a new poll based on my newest story idea & the poll will be up for 2 weeks so please vote!

For now, please review!