What to Expect
Summary: A sequel to my SE story Expecting. Maka and Soul becoming parents. Issues with becoming parents. Major Soma and LizXKid to lesser extent.
Disclaimer: I do not own Soul Eater
Chapter 3: The Instincts
Maka and Soul were asleep in bed when Maka woke up. As she tried to make out shapes in the dark and she realized they weren't in their bedroom.
She shook her head as she started to recall the events that had put her there. There had been a problem in eastern Europe that required a Shinigami to handle so Kid had to go and he took Liz and Patti. Since it would be dangerous they couldn't take the babies so Maka agreed to watch the twins while they were away.
Maka got up from the bed and as carefully as she could made her way to the bathroom in the dark trying not to wake anyone. Maka was annoyed how often she kept getting up at night to use the bathroom. As she walked in the dark hallway she stopped in front of the twins room, the guest room wasn't too far and they had baby monitors but still Maka was unsure. Maka wanted to go into the twins rooms and make sure they were sleeping well, but as Maka learned from the last time she did that the slightest thing would wake them and they wouldn't stop crying for hours. Maka made her way to the kitchen and found the cookies that Patti tried so hard to hide. Maka poured herself a glass of milk and started to eat the cookies. Maka lamented how much the pregnancy made her hungry, she looked down at her ever growing belly and then reminded herself she was gaining weight because she was growing a new life not because she was fat.
Maka thought back to what the baby books had told her, all the books had brought up the point that each mother is different and that they can't really be told how to handle motherhood and would have to rely on their instincts. This did not inspire confidence in Maka, she was the kind of person that liked knowing what to expect and having a plan to act in kind so she was a bit nervous having to rely on instincts. She had never been fond of relying on her instincts they always seemed wrong, just like when she thought she had to check on the twins. Maka had told this to Soul and he tried to reassure her telling her that when the time came she would know exactly what to do. No matter how every one kept telling her she would be a good mother Maka couldn't see it for herself she was good with children, yes, but that didn't mean she would be a good mother being a good mother had more to it and she was not sure if she was ready for it.
Maka feeling tired made her way back towards the guest room. Maka past the door to twins room once more and stopped before it. Maka couldn't help but sneak inside and see if the twins were all right. She was careful opening and closing the door in hopes of not waking the twins. She first found Bram sleeping peacefully without a care in his crib and thought this was just a waisted endeavor. Then Maka turned to see Raven in her crib crying silently.
Maka picked up the little baby in her arms and whispered. "It's going to be okay, Maka's here."
Raven cuddled up with her for comfort. Raven had always been a quiet baby rarely making a sound, even now she was crying silently.
Maka gave her a kiss on her forehead and told her. "Do you miss your mommy? Is that why you're awake? Don't worry your mom and dad are going to be back soon. They're just out making the world safer for you. They love you and until they come back me and Soul are going to watch you."
Maka gently wiped away the small girls tears and held her gently. As Maka held Raven the silence of the night was broken when Bram woke up and started crying from being woken by Makas talking. To calm him down Maka carefully cared picked Bram up too. Maka held both babies and sat down on a nearby rocking chair, letting the gently rocking take them to sleep.
Soul woke up as the light from the morning sun hit him. As Soul woke up he noticed that Maka wasn't next to him.
Soul first checked the bathroom expecting to find Maka dealing with her usual morning sickness but she wasn't there. Soul then checked the kitchen but she wasn't there he searched the manor and eventually decided to check on the twins. Soul found Maka had fallen asleep in the chair and she was still holding the twins, who slept peacefully in her arms. Soul looked on to his wife and had a feeling that she had gotten in touch with her motherly instincts.
Authors notes: So another chapter done, I feel horrible that it's taking me this long to write such short chapters. Anyway I'm starting to work on the next chapter. Until then review and tell me what you think.