After such a wait. With used to having a case of writer-block, and time schedule... Now this, a newly Ch. Hope this, lives up to your wait and expectations. *Bows to the crowd* Hope you like.

Chapter 9: Unexpected...

(Manora House)

*Loud coughs/gasps*

'' Mm, mheh... W-Wha... "

*Vomiting noise*

'' W-Who... Dear? "

Sat up slightly onto his elbows for support, rubbed his eyes to clear away sleep. Joshua could see that his wife was not in bed next to him and could CLEARLY hear her from presumably the bathroom. Frowned lightly he puts on his glasses and gets out of bed as he made his way down to the bathroom. Seeing the door was only a crack open he takes the handle and slowly fully opened it, revealing Evie, as predicted, was onto her knees and head over the toilet as she coughed... and let out the "unimportant" fluids and stuff from the insides.

Joshua stared at her with light guilt in his eyes, his poor wife going through the process. (Of course knew it's second time, first with Thatch. He still felt bad for her, couldn't help it) Entering the bathroom and kneeled down beside her, gently laid his hand on her back and stroked it. Which caught her attention as she now glanced at her husband, violet eyes a bit quite tired and small lining bags beneath them.

Evie forced on a bright smile, though the tiredness/sickness spoils it a bit.

'' O-Oh love, you're up. U-Ugh- I'm sorry I woke you honey."

Evie's attempted smile wore off as she covered her mouth with her hand, covering her weak cough and prevent any sudden "emptying out" again.

Joshua frowned lightly then gave her a small soft smile, rubbing her back gently.

'' No need for that at all, love. ''

''*Gulp* D-Do you... What time is it now, exactly?"

" 3:20am. "

In response was a small soft "oh" from the vampire woman. Head hung and down eyeing into the toilet, brushing a lock of her hair away from her slightly sweaty and exhausted-looking face... Evie didn't look her exact brightest, at the moment.

" I shouldn't be overly worried, this is natural process to a healthy carrying. But... "

'' Do you need anything? "

Joshua asked gently, concern for his unwell wife.

'' A glass of water? Or a small bite to eat maybe, if up to it. "

Evie turned her sight to him, eyes lidded and tired yet gives him a small smile.

'' Thanks sweetheart. "

Evie softly thanked, throat sore from her just a second ago "fun activity."

'' A-Although, I don't feel for even a bite I could use a-*Cough* A glass of water, would be nice."

Joshua smiled gently at her, eyes warm and soft.

'' Of course, I'll have it delivered to you in bed."

'' Aw honey. "

Evie eyed up at her darling fondly whilst she allowed him to help her back onto her feet, slowly.

Evie nuzzled his arm gently before giving him a soft peck on the lips, pulling back and smiling softly at him.

'' Thank you. Back at the first time with Thatch, and receiving your love and support. My feelings... I am most grateful, for the family we have together."

Looking down at her stomach, lovingly petting it gently, soft smile. Evie softly said on.

'' And especially, truly... Our next baby will be born all healthy, and wonderfully too. I just know hope is fully with us, Josh. "

'' Evie... "

Amazed at her, awed over his wife's feelings and words... he chuckles softly, softly eyeing her lovingly.

'' Of course. All you say is true, darling~ Hope is with us all, and our little one~ "


(Saturday Morning)

" You two sure it's ok? "

'' Of course, why wouldn't it be? "

'' Well, eh... "

Out of Scare School and now on the way through a certain forest to a certain Manoras residence. Thatch and Aria, along with Fatch and Aquilo, they're all strolling through the forest's path. The group chatted to each other. (Minus Aquilo who's about side-to-side, excitedly awed over the plants and animals) Currently Fatch and Thatch at the minute.

'' See, it's not like we don't want to see your parents. It just, well, this time of the day, and Aquilo... "

Glanced over to the right, Fatch sees Aquilo chasing a butterfly as the ice demon playfully tries to catch it. Fatch sighed lightly, looking back at the two with a sheepish look.

'' Being the ONE who wanted to see them, and the baby so eagerly. I... just hope it doesn't put them or your mum through much tiredness, to be honest. "

Thatch and Aria both frowned from hearing this. They both get what Fatch's saying 'cause these past few days, since Wednesday their mother... wasn't quite at her brightest at the moment. Hearing these reports from their father DID make the two worry for not only their mum, but for the baby also because... Sure, it's normal to get sick here-and-there with carrying a baby. But, from what their dad told them... It just sounded bad, bit more than normal, simply.

But then the less, the worry wouldn't stay and remain bugging them a whole.

Aria, who said to Fatch, her smile bright.

'' It's ok Fatch, we understand your concern. But really, this will all end ok. "

This gained a smile from Thatch, as he then too, said to Fatch.

'' 'Course it will! And besides, our parents would be happy to have surprise visitors, no matter the weather. "

'' Yep, hehe~ "

Aria giggled, saying sweetly.

'' You and Aquilo would bring BRIGHT smiles to their faces, lighten up their day~ "

'' A-Aw, guys... "

Fatch simply felt that touched from their words he went all bashful and fluttery now, face a bright tomato blush. But before he could say anything, thank them even.

'' We're here, we've arrived! "

Snapping up slightly, eyes slightly wide he and the other two bat kids then see the house in their sight. Excited and all giddy-up Aquilo bent down and scooped up Fatch into his arms and lift him off the ground.

'' We're here, here, the baby's within ours now~! "

Aquilo squeaked out, hyper and excited, adorably cat-like nuzzling the vampire child in his arms.

'' Y-Yeah, ok Aquilo, we're nearly there- He-Hey, that tickles! "

Fatch chuckled out from the affectionate sensations from the ice demon. Fortunately for him Aquilo set him down, feet back to ground. Smiling sweetly Aquilo said.

'' Ok Daddy~ "

Aw... That made Fatch fluttery inside, warmed his undead heart, and blush a bit in the cheeks. (Aria and Thatch both found very adorably-sweet) That "nickname" from the ice demon, just for him... since that day, that sweet and touching time that day... Aquilo, takes pride and joy calling and viewing him as his parent.

Walking towards the house they went up the porch, Thatch knocking the door twice and then answered by Joshua.

Seeing the kids, AND their couple of friends with them send a bright smile onto the man's face.

'' Hi you two, so happy to see you again! As well a surprise to see more visitors, also. "

This made Fatch and Aquilo smile happily, Fatch greeted Joshua then also.

'' Hey there Joshua, good to see you too. ''

'' Hello mister Manora, how's you two~? "

Joshua softly chuckled from the ice demon's sweetness, replying warmly.

'' We're fine, thank you Aquilo. "

Standing aside Joshua allowed the group inside the house, whilst Thatch asked his father curiously.

'' Is Mum resting Dad? How she doing? "

'' Well Son, your mother's still a bit poorly. But not to worry. "

Joshua assured him, closing the door behind him.

'' With rest and some TLC she'll be as- "

'' AAAAAAAHH! "

" Mum?! "

'' Evie! "

Startled and worried by that SUDDEN shrill-pitched scream, Joshua and the two kids quickly ran to the bedroom, with both Fatch and Aquilo following in tow, equally shocked and worried.

'' What's wrong, is eve- ! "

Opened the door swiftly, standing in the bedroom... Joshua became frozen with shock... and, absolutely HORROR on his face. The others were just as BEYOND terrified and shocked to see Evie, in the bed... laying in a sprawled position. Eyes completely black all over, no pupil nor iris. And, this... strange blackish-purpled-green substance oozing from her mouth, and her stomach... Strangely, creepily glowing eerily and horridly, and slowly inflating.

'' Mum... "


Oooh, no! NO! X'0 What'll happen next?!

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