Disclaimer: I don't own FFVII
A/N: So, things with Yuffie and Vincent will definitely start developing more in the next chapter. Things are just kinda flowing right now, but I'm very pleased with everyone reviewing and extremely grateful as well. Please R/R! Muchos gracias! Hope you enjoy the chapter!
It had been about three weeks since Yuffie's scare at the Hospital and things between her and Vincent had become a little better. Barret had come to visit as soon as he heard about what was going on, but then had to leave for work.
Reeve also had gone back to his job, but frequently called and checked in how everyone was doing.
Tifa walked downstairs with a coat in hand. Yuffie looked up from her soup and gave her questioning look. "Where ya going Teef?"
"What do you mean where am I going? I'm dropping you off to your Ultrasound today! Remember, I told you five times everyday for the past week." Tifa said, trying to hide a smile.
"Wait!" Yuffie yelled, getting Cloud to help her stand up. "That's today?!"
Tifa nodded. "We leave in twenty minutes... And by the way, Vincent's going with you."
Yuffie paused for a split second, then continued to get ready. "Oh, alright."
After arriving to the Doctor's, Yuffie was becoming highly bored with just waiting in the waiting room. Vincent was sitting next to her and hadn't spoken a word the entire day to her.
"Soo..." She drawled out. Vincent stared at her impassively.
She rolled her eyes. "Geez Vince, we're at a place about kids, try not to scare any away." She muttered.
"..."
After an agonizing five minutes, they were finally called in and Yuffie was helped to lay on the small bed there.
"How does this work exactly?" Vincent asked, making sure Yuffie was comfortable.
"Oh yeah," She said. "This is your first Ultrasound you've been to."
"You've done this before..?" He asked, the guilt creeping up into his stomach.
Yuffie shrugged. "Yeah, I had to do it my second month." Her eyes became soft and she hesitantly grabbed his hand.
"Once you hear the heartbeat Vince..." She smiled widely. "I...it's just... it's amazing!"
Vincent couldn't believe that she was actually showing signs of affection and it made him feel a bit of hope. His attention, however, was suddenly directed toward the Doctor who came in. She was a petite woman with curly red hair and a giant smile, revealing sparkling white teeth. Vincent thought she looked too happy.
"Hello Ms. Kisaragi, welcome back." She looked at Vincent. "And you must be the father."
Vincent nodded. "Vincent Valentine."
"Doctor Cross." She said, shaking his hand, then grabbing a tub of gooey gel.
"Alright Yuffie, as you remember it's going to be a bit cold when it youches your skin."
Yuffie scrunched her nose. "That stuff feels so gross!"
Vincent looked back and forth between the women. "This will not... hurt her or the baby will it?"
The Doctor chuckled. "Of course not Mr. Valentine. Now, let's begin shall we?"
Vincent couldn't describe the feeling that ran throughout his chest when he heard his baby's heartbeat for the first time. The feeling intensified when the picture appeared on the screen. He grabbed Yuffie's hand and was grateful when she squeezed it back.
The Doctor hid a smile at the sight. It was always a pleasure to see first time fathers witness their first Ultrasound.
"Alright," She started explaining. "You're around 19 to 20 weeks into your pregnancy. This means your baby measures about 5.2 to 6 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces. Skin is developing and transparent, appearing red because blood vessels are visible through it. Also, creamy white protective coating, called vernix, begins to develop."
Vincent made sure to listen very carefully to everything Dr. Cross was saying.
"Mom, as your baby continues to grow, you may be feeling some mid-pregnancy aches and pains by now; which includes lower abdominal achiness, dizziness, heartburn, leg cramps, mild swelling of ankles and feet, and a backache. Dilated blood vessels might cause tiny, red marks (called spider nevi) on your face, shoulders and arms. Don't worry, they're just temporary." She added seeing the look on Yuffie's face.
"And last but not least, I can give you your baby's sex if you wish."
Yuffie's smile appeared back on her face. "Really!? I can know now!?"
She turned to Vincent who was a bit anxious himself. "You want to know, don't ya Vince?"
Vincent nodded. "Yes, let us know the sex of our baby please."
The Doctor smiled. "It's a girl."
Yuffie smiled while a few tears slipped out. She turned to Vincent. "A girl Vincent. We're having a baby girl."
"A girl." He whispered. Happiness, a feeling he hadn't felt in months, coursed through his entire body, head to toes and he felt giddy for once. He gave Yuffie a long kiss on the forehead. "A girl."
-
-
"Oh Yuffie! I am so happy for you!" Tifa exclaimed, putting the ultrasound picture on the fridge and giving the younger woman a hug!
"Congratulations Yuffie." Nanaki said, sitting next to her feet.
Yuffie chuckled warmly, and gave Vincent a little glance with a secret smile.
"So," Reno said, him and Rude deciding to sit next to her. "Never thought I'd see you knocked up."
Yuffie scowled. "What's that supposed to mean?"
He smirked and shrugged. "Oh nothin'... So, I get to be like the God father or something like that, right?"
Yuffie laughed out loud, causing Reno to frown and Rude to cover his chuckled with a cough. "Yeah Reno, that'll happen. Besides, you've got to ask the father for permission."
Reno cocked his head to the side. "Who is the father? You haven't told us yet."
Yuffie crossed her arms and leaned on the table. "Why don't you take a guess?"
"Hmm," Reno said, leaning back and scratching his chin. "Some guy from Wutai?"
"No."
"Uh, Cloud?"
"Ew!" Yuffie yelled, sitting straight up. "Grossness Reno!"
"Hey!" Cloud cut in from across the room from his card game with Tifa and the kids. "You make it sound like I'm disgusting or something."
Yuffie smirked and raised an eyebrow. "You wanna raise this baby?"
Cloud put his head back behind his cards. "No thanks."
Reno laughed. "Heh, alright let's see... oh I got it! Valentine!"
Yuffie clicked her tongue and began to observe her nails. Reno looked back and forth between the Ninja and the gunman who was sitting alone across the room, wine on table, and staring at them with a blank stare.
His jaw dropped.
"No fucking way!" He yelled. "I was just kidding! You seriously got knocked up by the vampire!?"
Yuffie rolled her eyes. "Yeah, surprise surprise. And he's not a vampire!"
"Holy shit!" He laughed running a hand through his fire colored locks. "Can you believe this Rude?"
Rude adjusted his glasses. "He was my first choice."
Yuffie laughed but suddenly gasped and put her hands on her stomach. "Oh my gosh!" She yelled.
Vincent was already across the room, by her side. "What, are you hurt? What's wrong?"
She smiled widely. "Vince, she just kicked! She kicked!"
"Dr. Cross said I would have to wait a month until I could feel her kick." He replied, a bit of a pout.
"Good thing you're patient." She laughed, looking at him.
He had noticed that she was glowing throughout her pregnancy and he couldn't help like feel that he had made one of the hugest mistakes in his long life by leaving her and not telling her how he felt. There's still time, he thought to himself, seeing her blush and look away. Still time.
Once again, no flaming!
Chaotic Angel7: -Dumps truck load of oreos on- Vincent is definitely shaping up now! I always pictured Cid having a sort of fatherly thing with Yuffie. XD Thanks for reviewing!
sana-chan9: -Gives tons of fudge- I couldn't make the sonofabitch mae any other choice! XD lol, anyway, I'm glad you think he's in character because I keep thinking he's not. And I'm glad you approved of Cid's way of speaking! Thankies for reviewing!
Les yeux san visage: -Hands platter of yummy cupcakes- Thank you so much for reviewing! Vincent is lucky she didn't pummel him, ha!
Super-special-awesomePirate: -Gives Captain Jack Sparrow plushie XD and cookie- I'm glad you enjoyed the Cid Vincent talk, that was actually my favorite part in that chapter! Peanut butter cookies are so good aren't they? Thanks for the review!
ffpoisongirl: -Gives cherries and snickers- I love FMA! And yes, I am the one that knocks on your window every night! ... er...Oo lol, jk. Thanks for reviewing!
PeppermintMochaFrap: -Chomps down brownies- Thank you! Anyway, yeah, Vincent will somehow earn her trust back eventually. -Gives Chocolate sundae- Thanks for the review, it's much appreciated!
KoKoDisco: Yay! Glad you like it! -Gives pixie stick and lollipops- I love having Cid and Yuffie have a father daughter thing. Thanks so much for reviewing! :D
Valentine'sNinja: -Gives Sephiroth plushie and ice cream- Yay, I got someone teary eyed! Lol, yeah, there's already starting to be some fluff and eventually lots more, but I think it's refreshing for some stories to have Vincent do the chasing, ne? Very pleased you liked it, and thanks thanks a million for reviewing again! XD
kyokoaurora: -Gives fudge popsicle- Thank you! I'm happy you liked it, and yes Vinnie is a teddy bear deep inside. :P Thanks again for reviewing!
Aki Masamune: -Gives Reno plushie with secret compartment with candy- I can't help it! I'm a candy giving machine! I was going to make Yuffie strangle him but decided against it, so no, you're not a horrible fan girl, lol. We're probably just weird like that.
Gilmaxter: -Gives cupcakes- What can I say, I'm touched by your compliments! Thanks a bunches! I'm uber happy you like them! And I like to think Cid and Yuffie as a father daughter relationship. Maybe I'm weird, lol. Thanks for reviewing! :D
kitsunepowwa: Aww, thanks so much! -Gives giant piece of chocolate cake- I'm extremely glad you liked it! Who doesn't like Yuffie, she's awesome! Thanks again for reviewing!
Serenbach: Happy you liked it! :D -Gives brownie- I couldn't hurt the baby, that'd be too sad :( Anyhoo, thanks a heap for reviewing!