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As I stirred from a deep sleep, my senses started to awake. The first thing I noticed was my pillow was hard, and moving in a soft manner. It was also quite cool. I forced open my eyes to take in my surroundings. The thing I was greeted by was a mans chest. This, I decided was what I had thought my pillow was.

Some covers were spread over mine and my partners legs, leaving his stomach uncovered. My arm was draped across his stomach, leaving my hand to rest on his side. The warmth radiating from his body was so inviting that I snuggled closer to him. My head tilted up and rested in the crook of his neck.

I was too tired to question who I was with but even without thinking about it something gave it away. What gave it away was how comfortable I was with him, and how relaxed we both were. There was nothing uncomfortable about this situation, and that was enough to tell me, Andropov lay by my side.

As I thought about this, an arm snaked its way round my waist pulling me closer to his form. I wanted to look into Andropov's face so I could be sure he was all right.

Pushing myself up to rest on my elbow I turned to gaze at Andropov. His eyes were still closed, but I knew he was awake. His face was peaceful and although it didn't show it at the moment I knew he was happy. We both were, and then I had a sudden thought that stopped me in my tracks. Gulping, I looked down my figure, my eyes resting on the noticeable bump protruding from my stomach.

Groaning I laid my head back down on Andropov's chest. Why did it always happen when I least expected it? Why did I always have to be pregnant? But then on second thoughts, why would I be unhappy about this little surprise, Andropov and I are going to have a child. Just the thought of that made my heart rate increase.

"Kluke, are you alright? Your heart is beating really fast" Andropov's worried voice broke my thoughts.

"I'm fine, I was just thinking of…" I cut my sentence short as there was no need to carry on. At my comment Andropov had moved his arm so his hand resided on my bump. At that moment I was thankful for Andropov and his understanding towards me. Smiling I tilted my chin up so I could gaze into his eyes.

"Kluke, I Love you," Andropov's words came out of nowhere but some how I felt as If, without knowing, I needed to hear them.

"I love you too," my smile widened as the words slipped off my tongue as easy as anything. Andropov moved his head so he could press his lips against mine. I responded by pulling my self up so we were at the same level.

We lay there quite a while just moving our lips in sync together, before I broke the kiss. Andropov looked down at me, confusion on his face.

"Kluke are you sure you're alright, you seem to be a bit… a bit" Andropov's voice was tinted with worry.

"I'm fine... I just need some time on my own for a few seconds, is that ok?" I didn't want to offend Andropov.

"Of course it is Kluke, I will go and make breakfast for the both of us. You take all the time you need." Andropov slid out of the bed and put on a dressing gown, then made his way out of the room, closing the door behind him.

I didn't take too long to look at my surroundings because I knew the place off by heart by now. Though I did notice that the wheelchair no longer sat in the corner, nor did the crutch.

I took the rest of the time to process all the happenings over the past days into something that made sense. What stuck in my mind most was the conversation with Schneider. Shaking my head to rid my thoughts of the foreboding looming over me, I was determined to have a nice day with Andropov and not let anything spoil it.

Just at that moment Andropov opened the door and carried in a tray, that had lovely aromas wafting towards me.

"Are you ready for breakfast? If not I will come back in a little while."

"No… no I'm fine now, thank you. And plus that breakfast smells delicious and I wouldn't want to waste it now would I?" I tried to get the conversation on to a more cheerful level.

"Well that's good, because I spent ages on this breakfast" Andropov had noticed my desire to cheer the conversation up and didn't ask me what was wrong.

The Breakfast was amazing. It was Homemade Pancakes, with Lemon juice and sugar sprinkled on in modest measures. After eating our way through the stack of pancakes, we got dressed and ready to go outside.

I had several outfits to choose from that would compliment my bump. There was a bright yellow dress that had Blue trimming. It was loose around the top half and then at the waist started flowing down to my knees. There was another dress similar to the first but it was floor length and was Blue with yellow trimming.

The third outfit that I looked at was perfect for today. It was a two piece set, a top and skirt. The top looked like it was a tight fit, but when it was on it was quite loose at the same time as hugging my body. It wasn't too tight even with my bump. The skirt was knee-length and flowing. As I walked it swished around me, emphasizing my every step. They were both light blue with dark blue trimmings.

I settled on the third outfit as I felt most comfortable in it.

"You look great" a voice came from behind me when I stepped out the bedroom. Andropov was leaning against the wall next to the door. He must have been waiting for me.

"Thank you, sorry I took so long." Andropov stepped closer to me and smiled. His baby blue hair was still as sticky-out as ever, but he had managed to tame it to one direction meaning it didn't look as unorganized. I wasn't sure if I liked it like that. I liked the messiness of his hair; it made him look more… well without it he didn't look like Andropov so much.

Stepping closer to his figure, I stretched my hand out and placed it on his head. He looked at me about to ask what I was doing, but before he could open his mouth I had moved my hand through his hair ruffling it up. After I had finished, his hair was back to its normal, messy state sticking out in all directions.

"There, now that looks more like you" I smiled at him.

"Shall we get going?" Andropov held out his hand and I took it. While he had waited for me Andropov had got everything ready. We planned to go on another picnic as it was such a nice day.

We set out at a slow pace, so we had time to take in the beautiful surroundings. The weather was great today. The sun was high in the sky, casting its warmth over everything. There were very little clouds in the sky, and those that were there, were white and fluffy, no threat of any storm, not even a little shower. There was also a gentle breeze that every so often blew around.

Me and Andropov walked hand in hand along a path, while Andropov carried all the things we needed.

"Andropov" my voice cut the comfortable silence.

"Yes Kluke" Andropov replied without looking at me.

"Would…would you have it any other way?" I was carful how I worded my question as I didn't want to alarm Andropov. I waited for Andropov's answer but it never came, as we had arrived at our destination.

"I will set out the picnic blanket and you can set out the food," Andropov didn't sound like he had avoided my question on purpose, so I put it out of my mind for a while.

After the picnic blanket was set, and the food was layed out, Andropov pulled out something else from the bag.

"A Radio?" I was curious

"Yes, it's always nice to have background music" I smiled at his response, I had never thought of having music at a picnic but then again, I never thought I would have seen the future.

Setting the radio down and putting it on to quiet, Andropov and I started eating the picnic and talking about random things in general. I was having a great time, just relaxing with Andropov not a care in the world.

Up in till the time we first met Zola my life had been care free, no worries and no responsibilities. But from then on we had all got pressure forced on to us and sometimes it was unbearable. I tried to stay strong and act like everything was ok. I remember nights when I couldn't sleep and I would sit down, not far from camp and just cry. Jiro would sometimes comfort me, he would feel the same as well, but he bottled up his emotions. Shu… well Shu just didn't know how to act; he didn't look at the big picture. All of this was because of Nene, that selfish, Arrogant, "IDIOT!"

"KLUKE! Kluke what is that matter? Oh look at you, why are you crying? Don't worry I'm here for you." Andropov's voice was full of concern. While thinking about Nene I had got myself all worked up, and then I spoke my thoughts. My hands were balled into fists; my nails were causing beads of blood to escape my body. My eyes were clenched shut, tears were streaming from them, and my body was hunched over as Andropov comforted me.

"I'm…I'm fine" I replied weakly.

"No you're not, Kluke you're in a right state." Andropov's concern was growing.

I didn't want my voice to betray me so I just shook my head. Andropov sighed, reaching down, he took my hand in his and gently pulled on it so I would stand up. Following his intentions I stood up, as I did so Andropov turned up the music so we could hear it.

Andropov then lead me to a small patch next to the blanket, where he took my hands and placed them on his shoulders as he placed his arms on my back and held me close to him. We stayed on the spot just swaying in time with the music. After a while I felt a bit livelier again and broke away from Andropov. He looked at me but then smiled when I moved to the little radio and changed the track to something a bit livelier.

Returning to him I stretched out my hands and he took them instantly. This time we moved about our little area, dancing in time with the music. We were having loads of fun as more and more music kept coming on through the little radio. As we were starting to tire out, a slower song came back on and we moved into a more intimate dancing position. With my arms wrapped round Andropov's waist and his hands supporting my lower back. We swayed in time with the music.

Something from earlier came back to my attention, it was the question I asked Andropov. I decided I should try and ask it again.

"Andropov, would you have it any other way?" my voice was stronger this time, with more confidence, and I was going to get an answer because it was important to me.

"Have what any other way?" Andropov's voice didn't show and sign of anger or anything bad like that.

"Well, us, your life, you and me, me, everything really, everything since the... the last battle" I was speeding up as I listed the possibilities he could talk about.

I heard Andropov chuckle. Looking up at him I saw him gazing down at me, a smile playing across his face. This caught me off guard, why would he laugh? I recoiled from him, trying to see his body language. But he just gently held me tighter.

"Why are you laughing?" I wanted to know, I didn't see what was so funny about all this.

"Sorry if I have offended you Kluke, but it's just, why would you think I would want to change anything? I am perfectly happy as I am, as we are, as my life is. You are perfect, this place is amazing, and my life is great, especially since that battle. Yes that battle was horrible and I lost Schneider in it, but that battle changed my life for the better. I found you, and that is what counts. Without you I would never have recovered from them injuries, both physically and mentally. Before I met you the only family I had was the independent flying squadron, but that wasn't love that was... Well I don't know but you take someone like Cynthia and try to imagine her in your family, then you are creeped out for life. You gave me something worth fighting for, and that was something not a lot of us had. When I saw you in that flower field talking to the flowers something in my heart changed, and now I know that it was love. Then I saw you and Shu together, fighting for each other, looking out for each other and I felt jealousy like I had never felt before. I wanted to be the one looking after you, protecting you. I wanted to be the one to show you love and feel your love in return. And now I can, now we are together, we both look out for each other. Kluke you showed me what love was, and that was the most wonderful thing someone could give me. I have someone loving me, and I truly love them back. As I said earlier Kluke, I Love You with all my heart." Andropov's voice was steady all the way though it and I could tell he was telling the truth, and I truly Loved him with everything I had.

"Andropov, Thank you so much, I love you with all my heart as well" I stood on tip toes so I could place my lips on his. Andropov pulled me closer, and wrapped his arms tightly around my waist. I put all my emotion into the kiss and was receiving it back from Andropov.

We had been so wrapped up in our own little world for the past few hours, neither of us had noticed the black clouds rolling through the sky. And now the heavens opened, and rain poured down on us. We stayed kissing in the rain. The droplets of water bouncing off our bodies, soaking our clothes and wetting our hair. I felt Andropov smile under our kiss. And I too broke out in a smile as we stood getting soaked in the rain.

I would have happily stayed there forever but to my disappointment the familiar feeling of light headedness, darkness, and foreboding swept over me. Even the cold rain drumming on my body wasn't enough to keep me awake. I needed to say good bye to Andropov before I left.

"Andropov, Good-bye, and thank you so much for today I had a great time and it has certainly changed our future." I was hoping Andropov was going to understand me and not ask any questions. And to my relief Andropov smiled, leant in a planted a kiss on my lips before I faded into darkness.

Lil-Miss-Pokémon – so that was eventful we have had a very productive day today so we are very pleased. I apologize if you thought this chapter was cheesy but I loved it and me and Bloody Rose 1996 both agree it is much needed for future reference in our story, (sorry Bloody Rose 1996 it's the only spoiler I will give them… honest)

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Lil-Miss-Pokémon – yes well, (please don't tell Bloody Rose 1996 about the emails I sent you all with spoilers attached, she would decapitate me :S) anyway chapter 9 is now up (obviously as you are now reading it) hope you like it. And as I said at the start, please review because we would love to know what you think, even if it is just a quick "good" or some advice we want to hear it. Reviews are good feed back and good rewards for the authors to be able to know people are reading the story.

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