Ryuuji burst through the hospital door, running full speed up to the front desk. The nurse running the front shrank back in fear from the young man in the black suit. His dress said he was a distinguished young gentleman, probably a businessman or school teacher, but his eyes. They looked like that of a Yakusa boss out for blood. She hid herself behind the clipboard she was holding and squealed in fear. She dared to peek at the man in front of the desk. It was almost as of a dark aura was being emitted from his body, like a murderous cloud rolling off of him in waves. He growled in a menacing voice "Takasu Taiga. What room? Now!" The nurse shrank back and began typing into the main database for a room number. "Maternity ward, room 304!" She squeezed her eyes shut and held up her arms in fear. After a few seconds, she slowly opened her eyes and looked for the young man. He was no longer there. She turned and saw him heading up the stairs, a faint smoke trail behind him. She sat there staring, mouth agape. As she peered around the room, she saw everyone else was backed up against a wall in fear of the young man.
As Ryuuji bolted up the staircase, he flew past several doctors, nurses, and patients. Not that it was a problem. With his looks, people usually moved out of his way. And, to a lesser extent, wet their pants. He usually wouldn't let it bother him, especially not today. As he rushed past the sign indicating he was entering the Maternity Ward, he reflected back on the events leading up to his mad dash for his wife.
He was at dinner with his mother, at the restaurant that he and Taiga had bought. They had spent a majority of the summer working on renovating the old building that had once been a convenience store that had been their main source of food when they had first met in high school. It had shut down over a year prior, and they figured for such a cheap price, what better than to buy such a valuable piece of their history together. They had been married for almost six months, living in a nice condo that Taiga's father had called their "wedding present". Since the deadbeat couldn't be bothered to come out for the wedding. Because they didn't have to pay for rent, they had more than enough money to buy the property. It was a month from being ready to open for business when Taiga got pregnant. Ryuuji enlisted the help of some old high school friends to help while he insisted that Taiga rest, for the sake of the baby. She begrudgingly obliged.
He and his mother had been planning a surprise baby shower for Taiga when his phone began to buzz. He answered the phone and began to say "Hel-", but was cut off, by a loud shout on the other end of the line. "YOU STUPID MUTT, GET TO THE HOSPITAL! IT'S HAPPENING! THE BABY'S COMING!" Ryuuji began to panic and stutter. "B-b-but the baby shouldn't be coming for another month, right?" Ryuuji asked. "DON'T YOU THINK I KNOW THAT? JUST GET DOWN HERE, YOU STUPID MONGREL!" The phone clicked as she hung up. Ryuuji slammed his hands on the table and stood up, and said to his mother "Tell the staff I'm heading out." His mother looked curiously at him. "Everything alright, Takasu?" She pondered. But he was already out the door and in his car, speeding to the hospital.
Now he was pushing past the doctors to get to the Maternity Ward. He found the room, 304, O.R., and tried to push his way inside. A doctor came to stop him, but froze when he saw the look in Ryuuji's eyes. "S-sir, only the father can be in here now..." he stuttered nervously. "Ryuuji heard Taiga's pained voice and tried his best to compose himself. "That's me. Please, you have to let me in." The doctor nodded and brought him into a small side room, teaching him how to get into his scrubs and wash up. Ryuuji rushed through and headed to Taiga's side. She was in the hospital bed and sweating profusely. Ryuuji took a hold of her hand, and almost immediately regretted his decision. Her iron grip tightened on his hand, turning his fingers a deep shade of red. He spoke to her, trying to encourage her, calm her, but she was just as fiery as ever.
Taiga looked to Ryuuji, tears brimming in her eyes, and said "Ryuuji...I'm scared." He looked at her, a strong girl who he had only see cry three times in the years they had known each other. He was about to speak, but Taiga spoke again. "What if the baby is small like me? I know how that life is. I know how hard it is to live like that. I'm scared for them...". Ryuuji encouraged her "I am too. What if the baby has eyes like mine? I know how bad that life is. But no matter what, they will always be loved. It will be okay. We will always be together." Taiga, despite the pain, smiled at him. She nodded, and pushed.
Several hours later
Taiga sat up in bed, tired from the efforts she had been putting in. Ryuuji held her by the shoulder, leaning on her passed out. It was late. "Useless mongrel," She laughingly joked, careful of the tiny package she held in her arms. She looked outside as a light snowfall had begun. She looked lovingly at the tiny baby in her arms, a small, pale, beautiful creature, sleeping soundly in her arms, with thick dark hair, and bright, big eyes. She snuggled him gently, close to her chest, whispering his name, "My little Seiji,". She leaned back, her baby resting on her chest, Ryuuji on her shoulder. Her two boys. Two boys who she both loved more than the world.