NEWS HARD TO TELL

Chapter 1: An unexpected announcement

Momo Velia Deviluke opened her eyes slowly, before releasing a long yawn. She was not feeling well. She had hardly slept all night, because of the races for the basin and constant dizziness. In fact, she decided to try to rest in her own bed instead of getting into Rito's one. Rito... For weeks, she couldn't play with his unconscious body during their hours of sleep, and neither could let him lick her tail as if it was an ice cream. The third Princess of Deviluke stepped up and gave a couple of steps to stop in front of the mirror. What the polished glass reflected did not produce the slightest piece of smile on her face. Her eyes showed deep eyecups, her hair was totally tousled and her cheeks were sunken, like she had not eaten anything for days.

Momo: God... I don't know how much longer I will be able to continue this way...

Ten minutes later, the young Princess was taking a shower, thinking about the origin of her bad state. When did she began vomiting and feeling dizzy? Momo could realize that the first time she had to run to the toilet was during one of the first swimming lessons at high school. She still remember as her sister Nana and Mea Kurosaki held her wet body while she was vomiting.

Momo: Damn... And it's been already for two months...

The pink-headed girl rubbed her hair to shampoo it when the special intercom rang. Her older sister, Lala Satalin Deviluke, appeared on the screen.

Lala: Good morning, Momo. Sorry to interrupt you, but you've received a letter from Dr. Mikado. It must be the results of the tests.

Momo smiled slightly and thanked to Lala before hanging up. The girl sighed and wished that the results of the tests reveal what the hell was happening to her.

Momo: Please... I just hope I don't have any serious space virus...

Momo walked slowly into the kitchen, where her particular "family" was eating breakfast. There, Mikan offered her a friendly smile and toasted bread.

Mikan: I hope that you can eat this well, Momo. Lately you have eaten very little...

Momo: Don't worry about me, Mikan. I guess it is a stomach virus or something...

She smiled before taking her dish to the table and sit beside Rito. He glanced to her friend over breakfast. Both Rito and the pink-haired Princess exchanged glances and blushes during all breakfast, as if they were talking about something private and perhaps embarrassing in a telepathic manner. When everyone finished their breakfast, they went to high school all together, leaving Momo alone at home taking care of Celine. The girl sighed before sitting down on the couch and tear the envelope of the letter with her tail. The envelope pulled two papers, one containing the actual results, and another that was a writing from Dr. Mikado:

"Dear Momo,

When I checked the results of the tests, I could not believe what my eyes were seeing. I guess that it was something that should happen sooner or later. I just want to you to know that you have my full support and that do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Remember that you also have the support from your sisters, Rito, Mikan, even from Yami! I'm sure that everything goes perfectly. Well, I finally give you my congratulations and hope you're happy.

PS: Congratulate Rito on my part. It's a shame that I miss his face when he knows about this. Let me know how it went! ;)

Yours sincerely,

Ryoko Mikado"

Momo was completely confused. What were these congratulations about? And why Rito would put a face worthy of an explanation? Without further to do, Momo read paper of the results, while her skin turned pale and her eyes opened up widely. Her hands, grabbing the paper strongly, began to tremble in a nervous way, while a few tears were covering her cheeks.

Momo (surprised and frightened): Don't tell me... It can't be true…

A few hours later...

Lala (hitting Momo's room door): Momo! You've been locked up in your room for hours! Are you okay?

Lala hit the room's door repeatedly, since Momo had blocked it so nobody could enter. The eldest of the three sisters showed her concern, while Nana said she heard mild sobs when she supported the ear on the door. At that time, Rito, Mikan and Golden Darkness (Yami for friends and Eve for her creator, Professor Tearju Lunatique) approached to try to find out what was going on.

Mikan (holding Celine in her arms): Do you know anything about Momo? I'm very worried for her.

Yami (turning her hair into a sledgehammer): Maybe you've gone too far with her, Rito Yuuki. Perhaps I should show you that perverts are the worst in this world...

Rito (blocking his head with his arms, afraid of Yami's transformation): What... What are you saying? In addition, perhaps needs a break alone, she's been vomiting and having dizziness for weeks. Practically she has been the entire week without leaving home...

Nana: But this is very strange... Normally, when she has a problem, Momo always tells us everything...

Yami (returning her hair to its usual form): Perhaps is too serious to explain openly.

Suddenly, the door opened and all came in very quickly. There they saw Princess Momo was crying against the pillow. Others were very surprised, did not have the slightest idea of what was happening

Momo (raising her head and showing her red, irritated eyes): I'm sorry, guys… I didn't want you to get this worried...

Rito (sitting on the bed and hugging Momo sweetly): Do not say nonsense, Momo… If your family can't worry about you, then who in hell will do it?

Momo (sinking her head into Rito's chest, crying even more): Rito…

Rito (stroking her back): That's right, let it go...

Momo took off her head and showed a tender smile to Rito, before heading to the others.

Momo: Lala, Nana, Rito, Yami, Mikan… As you know, I've been a few weeks with dizziness and vomits. Today I received a letter from Dr. Mikado with the test results, and I know what happens to me.

Lala (smiling): That sounds like good news. If Dr. Mikado takes care of your situation, I'm sure that everything goes well. And well, what do you have?

Momo launched a brief hesitation before returning to shake. The news was a real hit, and she was afraid to find out what would be their reaction.

Momo (very nervous): It's that... I'm... I...

Rito (smiling kindly at Momo): Come on, Momo. There's nothing to be ashamed or frightened.

Momo smiled back at the person who she most loved in the world, before sighing and pronouncing the two words she never believed she would say.

Momo: I'm pregnant.

To be continued…