Karone sighed, as some of the rangers left. It was just her and Zhane left on the bridge at the moment. She turned to Zhane he couldn't help but grin at her. Karone smiled in return and she knew that Zhane was supremely happy that they were having a baby. He kissed her on the lips, and pulled her into a hug. Karone leaned her head into his neck, and sighed. "Are you feeling dizzy again?" he questioned, instantly worried about her.
"I'm ok," Karone said, stifling a yawn. "Just a little tired," she admitted. Without another word, he swept her up in his arms, and she giggled a little. "Zhane, what are you doing?" she asked, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.
"Well…you said you were tired," he murmured, as he headed towards their room on the Megaship.
"I am," she said, smiling at his thoughtfulness. "I could have walked though," Zhane smiled.
"Well…I don't want you to be stressed," he whispered, "I want you and our baby to be happy and content," he said, kissing her stomach. Karone laughed, as his lips tickled her stomach. He smirked, and opened up their door. She yawned and Zhane pulled back the sheets before laying Karone down on them. Her eyes started to close, and Zhane kissed her forehead. "I'll come back in a few ok?" he whispered, and she nodded before promptly falling asleep. Zhane smiled at his sleeping girlfriend, and left the room. Andros and Ashley were on the bridge. "Hey…the others leave already?" he questioned.
"Yeah," Andros said, giving his best friend a smile. "So…how is the daddy to be?" Zhane smiled.
"Just tucked Mommy in," Zhane said. Concern entered Andros' face, "She was just a little tired,"
"Well I'm glad that both of you found out at the same time," Ashley said to him. "I don't want you guys to go what I put Andros through," Andros wrapped an arm around her and kissed her on the cheek.
"Shush," he whispered, and turned back to his friend. "Are you happy about Karone being pregnant?" Zhane grinned, running a hand through his hair.
"I am so happy…" Zhane said, "I mean…we are having a baby," Zhane said.
"Looks like Aidan will have someone close to his age to play with," Ashley said, and Andros grinned.
"I'm glad you are ok with this Andros," Zhane said, stretching.
"Well I know that you wouldn't leave her," Andros said, "If you were any other guy I probably would have to hurt you," Andros said, a light smirk on his face.
Zhane laughed. "Well…I promised Karone I would come and lay down with her…I'll talk to you guys later," he said, heading towards their room. He crawled into bed with Karone and she sighed in her sleep, turning towards him. Zhane smiled, and wrapped his arms around her. He kissed her on the forehead, and fell asleep holding Karone in his arms.
Ashley sighed as she saw Zhane walk away. "Are you mad at me?" she asked Andros, after a moment. Andros looked at her in surprise.
"No…why would I be mad at you?" Andros asked, wrapping his arms around her.
"Cause of what happened…" Ashley murmured, leaning her head on his chest.
"I am not blaming you for that Ash…." Andros promised, rubbing his hands up and down her back. "Besides…now we don't have to worry about Aidan being kidnapped," he whispered. Ashley brought her head from his chest, and he kissed her on the lips. "I love you," he murmured.
"Love you too," Ashley whispered. They both heard Aidan's cries, and saw Kara and Lamont walked in.
"A certain grumpy boy wanted his mommy and daddy," Kara cooed, and as soon as Aidan saw Andros and Ashley he reached out for them. Ashley plucked Aidan from Kara's arms, and Andros wrapped his arms around Ashley and Aidan.
"Thanks for watching him for so long," Andros said gratefully.
"Its no problem…he wouldn't go down for his nap until he saw his Mommy and Daddy," Lamont said.
"Mama…Dada," he whispered, with a yawn.
"Time for a nap Aidan," Ashley whispered, and with a grateful smile to her in-laws, she and Andros went to their room. Ashley placed Aidan in his crib, and Andros pulled a sheet over Aidan. He gurgled at them, and closed his eyes. He fell asleep, and Andros sighed, running a hand over Aidan's forehead. "Something wrong Andros?" Ashley asked wrapping her arms around his waist from the behind.
Andros leaned back into her, "I'm ok…just wondering what we are going to do now," he murmured. Andros turned around in her embrace, bringing her closer.
"Well…I guess we go home," Ashley said. Andros grinned and kissed her on the lips.
"Yeah…" Andros murmured, "Home sounds really good,"
A couple days later the Mega Ship arrived at KO35. Zhane rubbed Karone's shoulders, and she leaned into him. "Why are you so nervous?" Zhane asked, softly brushing his lips by her ear.
"I don't know," Karone whispered. "So…are when are we telling your parents?" Karone questioned.
"Well…I wanted to tell them when we got here…" Zhane murmured. "You nervous about talking with them about it?"
"Maybe a little bit," Karone admitted. Despite her worry, Zhane just grinned at her.
"We will be fine, I promise," he whispered, kissing her on the lips. "But we can wait a little bit if you don't want to tell them right away," Karone looked at Zhane's face, and she knew she had nothing to worry about.
"I'm ok," she said, now grinning. Zhane kissed her again, and pulled away.
"Well…why don't you head over to my parents house, and I'll bring the bags over?" Karone frowned.
"I can help with some bags," Karone said.
"No…Karone, I don't want you to do any heavy lifting," Zhane protested, grabbing her gently by the arms.
"I can still help," Karone said. "Even if it is just small stuff," Zhane frowned, and Karone sighed, still not backing down. "Zhane…let me help a little bit…I am going to get bored," she whined. Zhane let out a small chuckle, but shook his head.
"Karone…" he murmured, bending down to kiss her stomach, before standing back up.
"Zhane…" she said in the same pleading tone. Andros and Ashley walked in, with Ashley holding Aidan.
"What are you two bickering about?" Andros questioned, smirking at the couple.
"Zhane doesn't want me to help carry in stuff back to the house," Karone muttered. Ashley looked at Karone then Zhane.
"Karone…come on, how about you help me with this real quick?" she offered, still holding Aidan, gesturing towards the toy bag. Karone looked at Ashley and then at her nephew and nodded. Zhane threw Ashley a grateful look, and Ashley led Karone back to Kara and Lamont's house.
"I don't understand why Zhane isn't letting me help," Karone murmured.
"Karone…it is a good thing Zhane isn't letting you do anything like that," Ashley said. Karone looked surprised, "he doesn't want anything to happen to you or the baby, and doing that kind of stuff can be a little dangerous when you are pregnant," Karone sighed, but understood why Zhane was acting this way.
"I guess I understand," Karone murmured.
"Aun…Rone…" Aidan gurgled, and Karone smiled at him.
"Hey buddy," she said to him. They arrived at Tara and Kinser's house, and they came out to greet them.
"Hello Karone," Tara said, pulling the girl into a hug. Karone hugged back, and pulled away. "It is good to see that smiling face of that baby boy," Tara said, turning to Ashley. "Everything ok now?" she questioned.
"Yeah…everything is great," Ashley promised. "Look…Karone, can you watch Aidan for me?" Ashley questioned. Karone nodded her head, and Ashley transferred Aidan to her arms. Aidan smiled at Tara and Kinser, and they grinned back.
"He seems like a very happy boy," Kinser commented, lightly ruffling Aidan's hair.
"Yeah…" Karone murmured. "You sure you don't mind my being here?" Karone asked after a moment.
"Of course we don't mind," Kinser said. "All Zhane ever talks about is you whenever we speak, and it will be easy for you and Zhane to find a job," Karone nodded. She wondered if she could really even find a job. Zhane's and Andros' voices came over towards the house, and Karone transferred Aidan to Tara's arms so she could open the door.
Zhane and Andros came in carrying a couple boxes in each arm. Karone took one of the lighter ones from Zhane's arms, and put it down. Zhane was expecting Karone to be a little mad at him still, but Karone smiled. Before he could say anything Tara and Kinser approached both Zhane and Andros, "We are so glad that you are home," Both men hugged Zhane's parents and Zhane turned to Karone. She wrapped her arms around him, and Zhane sighed in relief. He let his hand travel down to her stomach, and he rested his hand on it.
"I'm glad we're home too Mom," Zhane said to her.
"Are you two ok?" Kinser questioned, finding the pose that Karone and Zhane were in very familiar.
"Yeah…more than ok," Karone whispered, as Zhane ran his fingers up and down her stomach. "I'm pregnant," Karone murmured.