As Time Passes

By: Jaylonni Love

Chapter 6 - Unexpected Pregnancy

"You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give." - Eleanor Roosevelt

This chapter is dedicated to my little brother who passed April 9, 2011. He was only 1 1/2 years old. I miss you Cameron.

"You didn't misdiagnose her did you," Sesshomaru asked looking down at Nami.

"No Mr. Takahashi," the doctor said shaking her head, "she is pregnant, already a month into the pregnancy. That much we are sure of."

Ebisu - Damn, we have way too much going on for this to happen right now. Not that I'm not happy she's having another child, but with Renji on the loose, her being pregnant will do more harm than good. She's really vulnerable right now.

Sesshomaru - I know which means that I'll have to figure out something that we can do to keep her safe until we can get rid of Renji for good.

"Mr. Takahashi," the doctor called gaining his attention.

"Could you leave for a moment," Sesshomaru said glancing back at her.

"Of course," she said turning and leaving the room.

Once he was sure the doctor was out of earshot, Sesshomaru leaned over the railing and gently pressed a kiss to Nami's cheek.

"Nami," Sesshomaru whispered resting his forehead against hers, "if you can hear me, please, give me some kind of sign."

A slight twitch from Nami moved through his being and he sighed in relief. Lightly, he kissed her forehead then sat up to look down at her. Nami's eyes slowly opened as she looked up at her husband, confusion clouding her features.

"Sesshomaru," Nami whispered, "where..."

"Don't speak," Sesshomaru said placing his finger on her lips to stop her from talking, "you're at the hospital. Do you remember anything before waking up here?"

"The last thing I remember is being in the motor lobby," Nami whispered, shifting slightly but stopping when she felt a sharp pain in her chest.

Her hand flew up and she touched it, breathing heavily.

"Nami you were attacked," Sesshomaru said touching her cheek lightly. "Renji was able to catch you off guard and wound you. Apparently the security personal in the motor lobby found you unconscious by your car minutes later and called an ambulance. You were rushed here and the doctors did all they could to clean the wound and stitch it up."

"Renji," Nami hissed, her eyes going from gold to blood red then back to gold again. "I remember now. I had tried to fight him off but he was able to get in a lucky shot. He won't be so lucky the next time."

"No it won't happen next time because there will not be a next time," Sesshomaru said sitting on the edge of the hospital bed.

"What do you mean Sesshomaru?" Nami asked looking up at her husband.

"I mean that you will not be doing any fighting with Renji any time soon," Sesshomaru said taking her hand into his, rubbing it gently with his thumb.

"Sesshomaru these wounds aren't that bad," Nami said slowly sitting up so that she was eye level with him. "They should be completely healed within the next few hours."

"That's not it Nami," Sesshomaru said sharply, his eyes holding a level of concern and fear in them.

"Then what is wrong?" Nami asked placing her hand over his.

"Nami," Sesshomaru said almost whispering, "you're four weeks pregnant."

Nami's golden eyes widened as she gasped, her gaze deadlocked on Sesshomaru.

"This isn't good," she said more to herself than anything. "With everything that is going on, this pregnancy could place us in even more harm. I'm at a greater risk now than I was before. It's not that I am unhappy about the news because I am ecstatic. But, it's the fact that, that bastard could appear at any time and I would be helpless. Sesshomaru you have to let me finish him off before I get too far along. With me being only one month, that gives me another 2 months before I am unable to do anything."

"No," Sesshomaru's voice was sharp. "I will not let you fight Renji and put yourself and the baby in harm."

"Sesshomaru I must," Nami snapped, "if I don't put an end to him, he will not give up!"

"Nami you can't," Sesshomaru practically growled as he frowned at her.

"Sesshomaru listen to me," Nami pleaded. "You have to let me do this. If I do it before I hit the 3 month mark, I will be just fine as will the baby. I need for you to trust me on this."

"Very well," Sesshomaru said, his frown turning to a small smile. "I can't stop you anyway, can I."

Nami smiled, "Sesshomaru."

Scooting a little closer to him, she leaned over on his chest. Sesshomaru lightly wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head.

Ebisu - It's hard to deny her anything.

Sesshomaru - Very

"Sesshomaru," Nami said, her nose buried in his neck, "where's Akahana?"

"She's here with Ichiro and everyone else," Sesshomaru said.

"Bring them to me," Nami said sitting up.

"Lie down," Sesshomaru said gently pressing down on her shoulder, "I'll be right back."

Nami nodded then laid her head on the pillow as he left. Lying there alone, she looked up at the ceiling in deep thought.

Nami - Etsu

Ebisu - Yes Nami?

Nami - Etsu what do I do? With me being pregnant it puts me at a greater risk but I can't just sit back and do nothing with Renji on the loose. And you know I don't believe in abortions. I couldn't bring myself to take a life that I created.

Etsu - You'll have to be extremely careful while fighting Renji and you'll have to do it quickly. You'll also have to watch out for yourself more carefully. And it would also be wise if you stayed away from the office and the public until either Renji is taken care of or you have the pup. Which ever comes first.

Nami - True, that does seem like the best course of action since that is most likely where I will be attacked by him.

A/N: Told you it would be short. Anyways, continue to support me in this story. It's progressing well. I expected to get reactions out of all you from that last chapter but not like the way I did! Dang.