Ubiquity

Chapter One

-Sorrow-

"Why do we have to tell her again?" A white haired man with black undertones asked his wife as they walked together through massive black gates that led to an enormous black castle.

"Because, Kai." The woman huffed, looking back at him before stopping at the doors and showing the guards her wrists, which had her clan's symbol burned into it. They allowed them in and they continued down the sleek, black marble halls. "I have to, she's the queen and I'm a dragon, we serve her and I'm pregnant."

Kai growled lowly, crossing his arms as he followed Izayoi. "Still…she's so…scary."

"She is not, she's really nice." Izayoi argued until they reached a pair of large doors. "Now stop whining or you'll annoy her, and I don't care how immortal you are Mr. Moon, she's going to kick your butt." She said, sticking her tongue out at him before heading into the throne room.

Kai simply rolled his eyes, keeping his thoughts on the matter to himself. It was best not to start a fight with a pregnant woman.

He walked in, trying not to frown, but his uncomfortable expression fell the moment he saw the Death Goddess. She was sitting on her massive black throne, dressed in a gorgeous black dress. Her crown sparked even though it was silver and encrusted with black diamonds. Her hair was as black as night and cut short, aside from her bangs which framed her face. But unlike the last time he'd seen her, her face was solemn and filled with such sadness he could practically feel it. When he reached his wife's side, they both kneeled. "Your Highness. It's so good to see you." Izayoi said, rising and smiling as she rested her hand on her stomach. "I've come to tell you that I am with child, as well as my brother's wife. But you know how the Sun has a hard time coming down here."

"Yes. I heard." Viletta responded, her expression darkening as she propped her arm on her throne and rested her head against it. "It must be nice to be able to give life with the one you love." She mused, her aura seemed to darken.

Izayoi blinked, glancing at her husband. "Your Majesty?"

"Nothing." The dark haired woman sighed.

Kai arched a brow. "Is everything alright Your Grace? You seem...glum." He asked.

Viletta emerald gaze shot to Kai, silently demanding why he'd even spoken. "I'm Death. I was unaware I was supposed to be chipper." She snapped, her glare turning icy.

"Um. Uh." Izayoi went wide eyed, stepping in front of Kai and smiling. "Anyways, we just wanted to let you know there will be another dragon on the way."

The queen only appeared more bored. "I don't care." She sighed, closing her eyes.

Kai took in her profile, studying her before moving from behind his wife. "You're lonely." He said, ignoring the obvious hint for him to stop talking.

"Kai." Izayoi hissed, though she was silenced when Viletta stood, her hands now in tight fists.

"I beg your pardon?" the dark haired queen glared.

"It's okay, I understand." The white haired man said. "As the Moon, I get lonely all the time. Having to rule over the night sky, virtually untouchable by anyone else...until I met Izayoi, that is." He explained, smiling slightly at his wife, before his stormy gaze returned to Viletta. "I meant no disrespect in my statement, it's just easy for me to see it, because I once felt the same."

"Don't mock me Kai. I am not lonely and I do not need anyone." She said sharply. "I'm death, and death is not a happy time. I am simply bored of the same old scene."

Izayoi blinked, glancing at her husband and grabbing a hold on his arm. "Your Highness…we dragons are your humble servants and guards…we live to serve you. Perhaps…Kai might know something? He is an immortal being as well…"

Kai nodded. "I know how it feels, to watch your kingdom and subjects, do your duty, day after day, night after night, live in a nice, big house, and have no one to share it with. It becomes boring after a while, yes, but also lonely." He said. "You begin to long for contact, any kind of contact, with someone. To be able to speak with someone else, someone who doesn't respect you out of fear, and only say what they think you want to hear. Someone whom you trust above all else." He told her. "I can see that you are feeling it, whether you want to admit it or not."

Viletta didn't let up in her glare and Izayoi actually began to move behind her husband. After what seemed like forever, she placed her hands on her hips. "And just who would you deem worthy enough to be such a person for me?"

Kai's brow furrowed. "Um...well...I didn't know you wanted me to think of someone..." He scratched his head. "I'm sure I might be able to come up with something if I had enough time..." He mused, trying to think of something.

Izayoi's eyes widened slightly as she placed her hand on her stomach. "What about our baby?" she said. "The dragons have always been there for you when you call, and our child will be immortal as Kai is."

Kai's eyes widened as well, and he looked to his wife. "Iza...are you sure? I mean, it would work...but would you be willing to give her our child?" He asked.

"Of course." She smiled. "It's not like we'd be giving it up right at birth. We still get to raise it, but we could do it here…or something."

Viletta didn't seem too sold on the idea. "I don't know."

He seemed to think about it. "Well...from what I have observed of the mortals, children do seem to liven up a place. And you wouldn't have to take care of it or raise it...but if you were ever lonely, you could spend time with them." He reasoned.

"I've never had anyone stay here before." She frowned.

"Well then we would gladly raise the baby here. That way you could see if you like it and if not, we can always go back to our home." Izayoi perked up. "Besides, I miss the Underworld, though of course we wouldn't impose, and once the baby is born we would come."

Viletta appeared to be thinking it over until she nodded. "Alright. Sounds like a rather interesting experiment."

"Then we will get out of your hair, My Lady." Kai bowed slightly. "And see you in a few months."

"I've never…anticipated life before…" the queen almost smiled. "It's interesting."

He smiled at her. "Yes, it is. With two of Iza's brothers' mates expecting as well…things will be very interesting with the Uchiha dragons. We will probably wait until after Talia has had her child to come and see you." he told her. "That way we can get a look at her baby before making our journey, and ours will be old enough to take away from home."

Viletta nodded. "So be it. I will await your return." She said, before gesturing for them to leave.

Izayoi bowed and left with Kai, before placing her hand on her stomach. "I'm sorry if what I did…upset you."

The white haired man glanced down at her. "It's not like I really have a choice in the matter." He said, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly. "I know enough about dragons to know how possessive and protective of their children they are. You wouldn't have offered her our baby if you didn't think it would do her some good." he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. "Besides, it's like you said, we still get to raise it and be its parents. The only downside is having to see your queen every day when I'm not in the sky. I'm not used to answering to someone, but I can learn."

"I know." She smiled, snuggling into his hold. "But you two are like…from the same side of the coin. Like Valencia and Talia."

"Except I'm not a buzz-kill the way she is." Kai pointed out. "I understand the thought of death being depressing, but that doesn't mean the goddess herself has to be." he sighed. "I only hope your idea works…I can only imagine her fury if we go through all of this and she winds up becoming annoyed with a child in the palace."

Izayoi stopped, going slightly wide eyed. "I didn't even think of that."

He stopped along with her. "Well it's too late to take it back, we just have to pray that your intuition is correct. And it's not like she would harm you or our child…right? Because queen or not, if she even thinks about it I will kill her to the best of my ability." He said strongly.

"Even if that was something you could do, it would be a terrible thing. Like…if you died there would be no moon. Death is kind of important." She sighed, heading forward. "I don't think she will do anything bad…I just hope…I don't know what I hope."

He followed her, taking her hand and giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Then we will hope for the best together." He smiled, raising her hand and kissing the back of it. "Now let's go home. I want to enjoy the rest of my day before duty calls."

"Sounds good to me." She said, walking with him. They left the palace, returning to their own in the sky with high hopes that their offer would be good enough for the Queen of Death.