Title: Homeland.
Summary: Takaba makes a discovery that completely changes his life, and now, separated from the man who he dearly loves, it's time for him to make his own decisions. Mpreg. Oneshot.
Genre: Romance, angst, family, friendship, oneshot.
Warnings: Mpreg. Severe angst. AU. And again Mpreg, don't ask for an explanation because I don't know how VF Mpreg works, this is my first VF Mpreg story.
Author's Note: This story contains angst, guests/troll reviewers who want to hate on me. If you don't like my sad, depressing stories then don't leave a troll review becuase i will ignore it.
On to my readers, this is my first go at VF Mpreg and may be my last. Tell me what you think about it, I hope you like it.
You're pregnant…The words had rung in Takaba's ears even hours after the doctor had diagnosed him. In your case, it's very dangerous. He sat on his sofa in his apartment and mechanically flipped through the television channels, not sure what to think. You could lose your life for this child, I would suggest terminating it. For Takaba, even amidst his turmoil and unstable state, that wasn't an option for him.
Presently, he sat alone in an apartment far away from Asami. This time, he hadn't chosen to leave, he was rather 'kicked' out. He knew it would happen eventually, but he didn't expect it to happen soon. Asami started putting other things before Takaba, rankings, power, etc. Takaba seemed to dampen Asami's success, as the young photographer inevitably got himself thrown into terrible situations. Asami had finally had it, and after an argument between the two, Takaba finally admitted to defeat. It wasn't like Asami had actually told him to leave, but it was leading to that. It wasn't like Asami had stopped him either. He'd watched his photographer leave the penthouse without saying a word and two days later, all of Takaba's things were neatly stacked in his old apartment as if he'd never left.
Takaba figured that Asami was serious about this, that his business and status mattered more to Asami than he did. What could Takaba say about that though? Asami was a blue blood, all the way down to the core.
Now Takaba was stuck in a sense, dealing with what he believed to be an impossible situation. He had no Asami with him and he doubted he could tell any of his friends and make them understand. He had himself to blame, and with that in mind, he knew he had to make his own decisions. He had enough money as of now to support himself and a child, he'd just have to stay steady.
Strange enough, as Takaba finally cut off his television and fell into a deep thought, he didn't see this situation as troublesome or even a milestone. Oddly enough, he was happy. He was happy that he had a part of Asami with him, after all he loved the man. Asami may've grown annoyed of his company, and many times, he even mistreated Takaba, but Takaba still loved him. He was a sucker for Asami, no matter how strong of a façade he put up. Perhaps this child could serve as true happiness for Takaba, that acceptance he always searched for within Asami.
Regardless though, Takaba had an immense amount or work to do. Moping wouldn't get him anywhere.
OoOoOo
Takaba's doctor was a kind woman by nature, but never was her news welcoming or inviting. "Are you sure you want to go on with this?" She held a clipboard in her hands. "It's a slim chance you will survive…and even if you do, you'll grow very ill."
Takaba had paled when he heard this news, but he had accepted it. "It's fine." He replied, and gave a cheeky grin. "I mean, I owe it to him…or her, whatever it's going to be." He laughed. "To be honest, I'm just a bit excited that's all." There was a grim look on his doctor's face as she stared at him with sorrowful eyes.
"Takaba_"
"I know things look bad…" He began. "But, life is filled with tons of obstacles. If I live my life worrying, not willing to take a chance, well…how boring would things be?"
"You may not survive this. I'm urging you to think of yourself, think of your own wellbeing."
Takaba frowned. "If I don't make it, I have someone else that will continue on for me. I'm not going to stunt someone else's success for a mistake I've made! That's just not me."
The doctor forced a smile. "Well then, good luck Akihito."
OoOoOoOo
Months into the pregnancy and his body had faced numerous changes. His stomach, as he predicted had expanded, but not nearly as much as he figured. He could wear an oversized shirt to cover it up.
Regretfully, Takaba also began to feel his body weaken, as illness inevitably took over him. Often he'd find himself short of breath, vomiting blood or even nearing the point of collapsing. He of course, visited his doctor for these things only be told that his child was taking a negative effect on his body. This much didn't surprise him. He would always leave the hospital before his doctor had a chance to scold him or anything of the sort.
OoOoOo
Takaba was around eight months now and for the longest time had kept a journal. Unsurprisingly, his nagging doctor had moved in with him as he no longer had the strength to get out of bed or walk around. She was quite annoying at sometimes but Takaba enjoyed her company.
"Write a journal." She told him, even before moving in with him to help him. "Keep note of this down, write down everything."
Takaba, being a journalist, took kindly to this idea and wrote down everything. He wrote down Asami's part in all of this, and he even wrote down his feelings towards this. He dated each page and read over his own work thoroughly.
His doctor, a young redheaded German woman, Heidi was her name, never asked to read his journal. She would continue on her work in the house, getting his food and medicine ready. Every day she would talk to him, seeing if he felt okay.
He didn't look okay, he looked far from okay, he was fading, he was dying. She had a feeling that even Takaba knew that his time was coming to an end and somewhere in that journal, he'd already admitted it to himself.
Heidi had to acknowledge though, that air of happiness, strength and optimism Takaba carried about himself, it never ceased to amaze her. Even during the darkest time of his life, Takaba never lost the glimmer of hope in his eyes. He welcomed his strange situation like a long lost challenge. He didn't face it with fear or sadness, but excitement and enthusiasm.
OoOoOoO
There was so much blood and confusion occuring that Takaba had forgotten the pain. His ears began to ring loudly as he felt beads of sweat drip down his face. He looked a head, to see his young doctor yelling at him, loudly. In her arms she held something wrapped in blankets. It was bloody but it was moving. It was Takaba's baby he or she was alive, for that, Takaba was glad.
Takaba couldn't keep his eyes open after that and the ringing in his ears finally took over. He felt a smile form on his lips as his eyelids began to droop.
Heidi was yelling, but like before…he couldn't hear her. He didn't feel like telling her that though, he was too tired to. Perhaps a nap was all he needed.
He closed his eyes, feeling a great amount of pride overcome him. He had achieved his greatest obstacle, and he was proud of himself. He may not have had Asami's love, but even in death, he knew his child would always love him, no matter what.
OoOoOoO
Heidi told herself that she wouldn't look in Takaba's journal but she had to, and in doing so, she learned more about him than she ever knew.
That day, she had taken the child to the hospital for checkup. After that, she immediately made her way to Tokyo, where she found herself following the address on the back of Takaba's journal.
She had taken out a pen and scribbled a title on the front cover of the page before leaving it by the door.
Homeland. The journal read as she slowly placed it by the door. It was a strange name for a journal but to her it made perfect sense. Takaba Akihito was dead, the original owner of the journal had left. All those secrets, all those memories didn't belong to Heidi, nor would they belong to Takaba's child.
They belonged here, with Asami, not because they were meant to serve as a loving piece of Takaba's heart, but an epitaph, written in Takaba's own name, by his own hands. Heidi didn't know Asami, but she felt an awful amount of anger when thinking of him. She wanted him to live with his regrets, she wanted him to live knowing that Takaba was dead and that he had a son he'd never know.
So this journal was home, where it needed to be, where it belonged, and in time, it would serve its purpose.
Without a word, she left.
OoOoOoOoO
Heidi had taken the little baby with her and returned back to Takaba's apartment to pick up her things. She had called the medical crew to come and pick up Takaba's cadaver, they'd be there in about an hour.
Heidi made way to the bedroom room, where she left her things. With the baby in her hands, she wasn't really paying attention to anything. She had averted her eyes from the bed, as to avoid Takaba completely. Even though they just knew each other for nine months, the bond the two shared was amazing. For the first time in years, she actually felt like she had a younger brother again, despite such a strange situation. It was more than painful to accept his loss.
She collected her things one by one from the room desk. Her papers, her purse, her mirror and finally_
"Minoru..." The hoarse voice caused her to yelp in fear as she turned around. She looked in the doorway, and there standing there, much to her disbelief, was Takaba Akihito, risen from the dead almost. He looked like some type of zombie as his skin was pale and moist. "Minoru…" He repeated again, daring to take a step forward.
"Akihito…" Heidi quickly snapped from her temporary paralysis, and rushed over to him, allowing him to lean on her for support before he fell. "You're alive_"
"Minoru, that's what I want his name to be!" As off balance as he was, he managed to take hold of his son and use a free arm to support himself, with Heidi's help. She noticed the dried bloodstains on his sweats and began to worry again. She looked up at Takaba with her large green eyes, ready to take his child away and force him in bed, but she stopped. He was holding his little son, and he was crying. He was crying tears of joy as he now held Minoru with both hands. There was a huge smile on his face as he embraced his son.
Heidi stared, feeling herself get teary eyes as well.
Whatever miracle had kept this boy alive surely occurred for a reason. She was certain that this moment Takaba had with his son was part of that reason, it was a moment Heidi could let continue on without her interruption.
OoOoOoO
Takaba and Minoru had moved to Heidi's house. Despite Takaba's survival, he was still extremely ill and needed care. The two got along well, he even took to cleaning Heidi's house for her when she was gone, despite her protests. Minoru was a joy for both of them, as they raised him together, but their relationship was nothing short of that of siblings. Takaba still loved Asami and Minoru respected that.
That day, Takaba found himself sweeping her living room. Minoru lay asleep in his cradle that Takaba had brought to the living room while he cleaned. For the most part, things were peaceful however, until there was a knock on the door. It had woken Minoru and he began to whine, reaching for Takaba with mad anticipation.
Takaba made his way to the cradle as fast as he could and took out his dark haired son, holding him in his arms "Coming!" He shouted as the knocking became more aggressive.
He limped to the door and with his free hand, quickly undid the locks, opening it and looking up. The bright sunlight had obscured his vision at first, but within seconds, Takaba could see clearly. He either felt a great amount of happiness or a great amount of fear as the man in the door glared down at him in a menacing way.
"Asami?!" Takaba spoke, not even recognizing how familiar the name sounded when rolling off of his lips.
I don't always write Mpreg, but when I do…
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this little oneshot, please tell me what you think.
I do not own the Finder Series.
God Bless and Good night!
Oh and by the way, I have a live journal. I'm Yamlovelace if you wanna find me! I'll be posting some separate oneshots on there soon!
