The Married Life
By SakuraTeardrop
Chapter (1/?)
(The Newlyweds)
The sun was up high and the birds were singing the sweetest kind of melody. It was if the universe was trying to pull the world champion wizard out his comfy four-posted bed when light had flooded the room through the narrow slit of his taupe curtain.
But today was Sunday and to Seravy, Sundays meant that it was completely acceptable to sleep in and stay in his bed a little longer.
The green-haired wizard's eyes had fluttered open.
"I wish I could stay in bed forever."
He sighed to himself as he turned to his side to face the sleeping figure beside him.
His wife, Dorothy, had been reading stacks of reference books on potions for hours last night until finally, her eyes grew heavy and sleep had taken over her system.
"My, my, looks like someone had fallen asleep again." He would fondly say each time something like this would happen.
And with a single snap, Seravi would do away with her books.
The pink-haired witch of Mt. Urizuri had never looked so peaceful…despite the fact that she would lightly snore on occasion.
It was still quite picturesque for Seravi.
Gently, the wizard brushed a few stray strands of pink hair from her face before planting a soft kiss on her forehead; and, being the light sleeper she was, Dorothy had awoken from the familiar and pleasant sensation.
Her eyes had adjusted to the green-haired man beside her and slowly a smile formed on her lips. "Mmm good morning, husband."
"Good morning, wife." Seravy smiled as he intertwined his fingers with hers.
The couple had been married for about a month and three days; and, moving in with Seravy in his small cottage in Mt. Mochi Mochi had been a mutual decision. Although Dorothy's Castle was much bigger and grander in accommodation, the two had agreed that the maintenance cost was just too expensive.
So they opted for the logical and affordable choice.
Besides, Seravy built the cottage for the very purpose of sharing it with his Dorothy.
Presently, Seravy had been whisking a few eggs on the glass bowl and just as he was about to grab the bag of flour, he discovered that the bag was not sitting on the cupboard like it usually did. After opening and closing each overhead kitchen cabinet, he frowned and called out for his wife.
"Dorothy-chan~!"
But when she hadn't responded, Seravy tried beckoning for her the second time.
No response.
He proceeded to wipe his hands on the kitchen towel before deciding to look for her.
"Doro—"
He paused to see that the bathroom parallel to the master bedroom had its door cracked open and faintly, he could hear his wife mutter incoherent words as she made a number of gagging noises.
In a fit of panic, the green-haired wizard had pushed the door aside to reveal his wife kneeling before the toilet.
"Dorothy!"
She looked awfully pale.
Almost automatically, he had bent down on one knee and wrapped his arm around her shoulders to support her.
"I don't feel so good." She whispered as she lowered her head into the toilet to vomit.
Seravy gave her back a gentle rub before standing up to fetch a basin of hot water and a towel.
"You've been sick a lot lately." Seravy worriedly said while he filled up the basin with warm water from the faucet.
"And you never get sick."
Dabbing the piece of cloth on the warm water, Seravy bent down next to his wife, held her face in one hand and lifted the cloth to clean the corners of her mouth.
Exhausted, the poor witch rested her head on his shoulder.
She felt a bit too warm.
"Let's call the doctor." He decided finally as he helped her up.
Dorothy had broken out in cold sweat after her brief episode; but the world champion wizard had managed to help her to bed to recuperate.
He wasn't sure if it was the apple pie he baked last night that made her sick or if it were one of the bad side effects of her potion-making.
Whatever it was, he was going to find out
The doctor on house call had showed up in a matter of thirty minutes. Seravy had answered the door after the first knock and invited the stout middle-aged doctor inside his home. After drinking a cup of Seravi's Silver Moon Tea, Doctor Fukuoka had demanded to see the ill-woman that the green-haired wizard was describing earlier.
After placing two soft knocks on the door, Seravy had opened the door to the master bedroom. Dorothy slowly sat upright and Seravy quickly came to her aide to support her lower back when she did.
"She's really sick." He tells the doctor in a very worried tone.
Doctor Fukuoka merely nods.
"How long has this been happening?" The doctor pulls out a complacent notebook from his pocket and scribbles away.
"It's been a week." Dorothy managed to say.
The scribbling continues.
"How long do you experience vomiting and nausea? Like, do you experience this only in the morning, at night, the whole day?"
Seravy breathed. "….Oddly enough, it only happens in the morning and it eases throughout the course of the day."
"Alright." Dr. Fukuoka muttered. "Are you two sexually active?"
The couple had exchanged furtive glances.
"I'm sorry, how is this relevant?" Dorothy asked, a tad bit confused by the question.
With an annoyed sigh, Dr. Fukuoka shut his complacent notebook and eyed the world champion wizard.
His response was to repeat his question earlier. "Are you or are not sexually active?"
Dorothy and Seravy were flustered by the oddity of the question.
"Yes or no?" Dr. Fukuoka pressed.
"Yes..." Seravy cleared his throat uncomfortably.
Satisfied with the reply, the doctor had scribbled away on his notebook and tore a page to hand to the green-haired wizard. "Here," he said coolly. "I listed down some nutrient-filled foods that is good for her stomach."
Taking the piece of paper, the wizard had quickly scanned its contents. "These are just recommendations." He said. "Aren't you supposed to prescribe a hydrite or something?"
"Well." The doctor began. "Morning sickness usually goes away on its own. It's nothing serious, really."
"Morning sickness!?" The couple cried in unison.
"But that would mean…" Seravy then turned to his wife. "You're…"
"I'm…" She trailed off, quite taken aback by the news. "I'm…" she started again, but couldn't find the right words.
"Pregnant." Doctor Fukuoka finished.
Dorothy uttered in a mum manner. "…but…we've been careful."
"It happens." The doctor explained whilst rummaging through his belongings. "Here, this is a pregnancy test."
The pink-haired witch stared at the small rectangular box the doctor had just given her.
"I suggest you take it at once."
Seravy could not help but walk back and forth in their home's narrow hallway.
He was all nerves and he felt as if he was already drenched in sweat.
Talk about anticipation.
As he heard the toilet's flush, Seravi felt a lump rise on his throat.
Here it comes, he thought anxiously.
Calm down, Seravy. He scolded himself mentally.
Think of it this way, you and Dorothy are a team and you are just bringing a new team member into the team!
…..
GAAAAH that doesn't help!
…
But what if she isn't pregnant?
He deadpanned.
Well, that was a sad thought.
The wizard's stream of thought suddenly ceased when the bathroom door had opened.
A shaken Dorothy had emerged and in her hands, she held the pregnancy test that would change their lives forever.
"Well?" He asked eagerly.
She looked up at him, tears forming in her eyes and with a wide smile, she made it known.
"I'm pregnant."
It took him for a while to process; but, when it finally came through him, the man could not contain his joy and instantly gave his wife a warm embrace.
"Seravi?"
"Hmm?" He asked, his face still pressed against her hair.
"I'm sorry to ruin this…but oh god I think I'm going to puke again."
And although she did a number on their teak flooring,
The fact remained—the two of them were going to bring a child into the world.
And it wasn't just any child.
It was their child.
And this was probably the happiest moment of their married life.
Dearest readers:
Here is another story from me!
I recently got into Akazukin Chacha again and yes, 15 years later, I am still shipping Seravy and Dorothy.
It saddens me that this part of fan fiction is dying though.
Anyway, please let me know your thoughts by hitting the review button below or by sending me a private message. If avid fans like me are still out there, I would love to talk to you!
Also, if you like this story, hit the alert button because I will surely have more chapters to offer since summer is about to start in a few weeks! Bare with me because I'm currently drowning in Architecture School.
Signing off,
ST