Alois sighed heavily as he stood outside the bathroom door. Ciel was currently suffering from morning sickness and it hurt Alois that he could be of so little comfort.

"Are you alright Love?" He called when the sounds of retching stopped.

"I will be eventually." the weak reply came from the other side of the door. He could hear the sound of the water running briefly before it was turned off. He waited but Ciel didn't come out.

"Ciel, is everything okay?" he called again.

"I just need a few minutes, I'll be out shortly The blonde demon didn't care for the response , feeling more than a little concerned.

"Did you lock the door?" He placed his hand on the door handle.

"No, but you don't have to-"

"I'm coming in there, are you away from the door?"

"Alois, I'm fine, you don't need to-" Before Ciel could finish, Alois had entered, closing the door behind him. He found Ciel siting on the floor, his head leaning against the wall with his back to the door and his arms around his stomach. Alois walked over and slid down next to him.

"I told you didn't have to come in here." Ciel said quietly.

"I know you did, but you know better. Are you feeling any better?"Ciel didn't offer a reply

"I really need you to talk to me,I want to help you but you have to let me know what you need." the older boy said softly, resisting the urge to stroke Ciel's dark hair.

"I need a minute I'll get up when I'm ready."

"Do you want me to get Sebastian for you?"

"He's not here, I sent him out this morning."

"I can't imagine you're comfortable like that with your head on the wall."Alois said sympathetically.

"I'm not, but I can't get up at the moment, I'm feeling off." Alois stood up making his way over to the sink where Hannah had placed a clean stack of towels and wash cloths earlier. He picked up one of the cloths and placed it under the cool running water, he squeezed out the extra water and folded it before returning to Ciel and sitting down again.

"Come here." He said softly, taking the younger demon by the shoulders, leaning him back in his arms.

"What are you doing?" Ciel asked as the cloth was gently placed on his head.

"Just lie back and rest now Love." Alois held Ciel close in his arms. "When you're up to it, we'll get you to bed. Until then, I'll stay right here."

Ciel closed his eyes, he found that lately, he enjoyed being held and Alois would be lying if he said that holding him wasn't one of his favorite activities. He could hold him forever and not want to let go. Several minutes later, the dark haired boy decided to attempt the trip to bed. Alois stood up, pulling Ciel with him. The boy swayed slightly, leaning into Alois for support.

"I've got you Love. It's alright." the blonde demon led him through the long hallway toward their room.

"Brother, is Ciel okay?" Luca asked peering out of his bedroom.

"He's fine, he just doesn't feel well."

"Can I do something to help too?" Alois thought for a moment.

"If you like, you can run ahead of us and fix his pillows, make sure he'll be comfortable in there."

"Yes, your highness." Luca said dashing in front of them to complete his task.

"Feeling any better?" Ciel shook his head, When they arrived, Alois helped Ciel into bed .

"Good job with the pillows Luca." He praised covering Ciel with a blanket. Alois kissed the younger demon's forehead.

"I know what you're going to tell me, but I'm going to say it anyway and it doesn't make any difference at all that you disagree. You really are beautiful." Ciel shook his head.

"I know what you're trying to do and that's really nice, but it's not true."

"Of course it's true, it's always been true."

"I'll never understand how you can say that after I've just spent the last five or so minutes being ill. I'm a bloody mess."Ciel shifted in bed to make himself more comfortable.

"I told you it doesn't matter that you disagree, it's just a fact, you're beautiful whether you believe it or not. I see you everyday, I know you are."

"You're lying. I feel bloody awful and I probably-I am a mess, you're just trying to make me feel better."

"Would it make you happy if we compromised?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Well, I said you're beautiful and you won't listen, you think you're a mess so you could be a beautiful mess, problem solved." Ciel smiled.

"I hate you sometimes."Alois took his hand.

"That's okay Love, because I still love you and I always will no matter what."

"Do you really hate him, Ciel?" Luca asked bowing his head.

"No, I say that sometimes but I don't."

"You should rest now, try to feel better. Is there anything you need?" Ciel squeezed Alois' hand.

"Stay for a while?" He requested softly.

"As long as you want me to."

"Could you...just hold me for a bit?" Alois kissed his hand before climbing up onto his side of the bed and lying on his side. He reached out to Ciel, pulling him into his arms.

"come on Love, I've got you, rest now."Ciel cuddled into Alois, Luca made himself comfortable behind his brother.

"Luca, you don't have to-"

"Ciel needs you, it's okay. He needs cuddles to feel better. I want to be with you too. You will make him feel better won't you brother?"

"I'll try. Thank you for being so understanding."Alois replied.

"Can we read and play later?"

"You'll have him back shortly, I just need a few minutes and I'll probably fall asleep."Ciel yawned.

"I don't mind sharing, I know you need him too." Ciel was feeling slightly guilty now, since he had gotten pregnant, he had been needing Alois' attention more than usual. He allowed Alois to hold him for just a short time before moving away slightly.

"Are you okay?" the older demon asked.

"Fine, just tired, you should go spend some time with your brother, he's been waiting patiently."

"You're sure, I mean if you start feeling ill again-"

"This is what I need from you right now." Alois nodded.

"Let me know if you need me, Hannah should be around so she can get me."

"I will." Alois sat up and slid off the bed.

"Come on Luca, let's go play." He invited. The younger boy jumped off the bed and rushed to his brother.

"Can we go outside and play racing and throw the ball?"He asked hopefully.

"I don't think-"

"Yes, go have fun." Ciel interrupted.

"Thank you Ciel." Luca grabbed his brother's hand and rushed from the room, leaving Ciel to rest quietly.

Alois and Luca made their way to the garden.

"Let's play hide and seek, or we can play whatever you want."Luca said.

"I'll play anything you like, I'm sorry I haven't had much time with you, just us." Luca hugged him.

"It's alright you're still the best and you'll be good with your baby too. I think Ciel will be a good mother."

"I think so too. He loves it already I think. I know I do."

"What will you call it?"Alois thought for a moment.

"I'm not sure, I like the name Cayden or River for a boy, I don't think he'll let me call our child either one but he's not really up to talking about names at the moment.

"If you have a girl,you should call her Lucy. Can you have a baby that won't be afraid to play outside?"

"I hope we will, then we could all play out here together." Alois said. Luca smiled up at him.

"You count, I'll hide!" Alois turned away from his brother,closing his eyes.

"One...two..." Luca giggled and ran off to find a hiding place.

Sebastian pushed open the bedroom door to find Ciel nearly asleep.

"You're back already?" the boy asked.

"Yes, just now. Hannah told me you weren't feeling well, so I thought I would come and check on you. How are you feeling?" Sebastian sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Little better I think." Ciel said sleepily.

"I do hope you've learned something from this, as bad as you've been feeling lately-"

"I have. One is more than enough. I don't want to do any of this a second time. It hasn't been long, but I just wish it would be over already. I've already had enough,it's so difficult, I try not to show much of it but I really don't like this part. I know it gets worse."

"Unfortunately, not much can be done about it. Every choice you make young master, has consequences, you chose to share the room with that-with him and this is what happened as a result, you made the choice to keep the child, now you must learn to cope with your condition and all the symptoms that go with it. It's a difficult lesson, but this is your reality."

"I know, but why does it have to be so hard?" Sebastian patted the boy's shoulder gently.

"Nothing in live is ever really easy young master, even for demons. Hopefully your illness won't last long, would you like me to bring in some peppermint tea?" Ciel nodded, pulling the blanket closer to his body.

"It won't take long to make the tea, is there anything else I can get for you?"

"No. I'll probably be up later, I think I'll be alright until then."

"Very well, in the meantime, please rest, I shall be in the rest of the day." The butler stood up and turned to go.

"Sebastian." Ciel called causing him to turn around.

"Yes young master?"

"I know you don't like this, and it's hard for you to deal with, you're handling it better than I thought you would, thank you."

"I am here for you and your child,I must do all I can to ensure your health, if that means that I have to spend the day being somewhat civil to that lunatic for your sake, I will do my best not to kill him. I cannot make any official promise of course but I will attempt it." He said bowing his head and setting about his task.