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New Family Member

Hagi

"It's strange," I said when Julia put away her equipment, "After that first time, I was so very hungry. And I had actually slept. But now, my body doesn't require it anymore."

I had once again lost interest in food and sleep. It was after Saya and I had made love the other night. After we were finished, I pulled Saya into my arms, but I didn't fall asleep. I just sat there while combing my fingers through her hair. That was my usual routine anyway, but it made her nervous. She insisted on us asking Julia to come over. Not that I blame her.

Julia began typing away on her computer, "Well it was hormonal the first time. Maybe it's hormonal this time too."

I put on my shirt and began to button it up, "What do you mean?"

She tapped her pen on the desk, "I believe that the reason you actually became sleep deprived and hungry last time was because your body needed some adjustment."

"Adjustment?" I asked, "Adjustment to what?"

She smiled, "You've gone for one hundred and fifty-one years, and never once had sexual intercourse." She raised a brow, "And judging by your own personal nature, you've never relieved yourself either. Am I right?"

I nodded slowly, "I only ever wanted to be with Saya. She was the only that I ever wanted to make love to." I looked down, "I am certain that it would have eventually happened back at the Zoo, but… then it happened. Even if we would've done it," my fists clenched, "we would have been monitored like animals. If she conceived, they would have no doubt tried to use our children and experiment on them."

She placed a hand on mine and I lifted my head, "It's alright, Hagi. That's not going to happen. But we need to get back to the matter." She leaned back into her chair and began to stroke her stomach, "I believe that after you and Saya made love, your body was unused to the reaction of what happened. You used up energy in a way you never had before for almost two hundred years. You were probably hungry because your body wanted to recuperate because it wasn't used to its current condition. So it's nothing to worry about."

I let a sigh of relief and stood up. "Thank you, Julia."

She stood up as well, "Not a problem, Hagi." She paused, "Oooh," She laughed and rubbed her stomach, "that was a quite a kick." I smiled but then frown when she gasped, "Oh!" There was a sloshing sound and Julia almost fell over.

I grabbed her before she could fall, "Julia, are you alright?"

She looked up at me, "The baby's coming!"

My eyes widened and I pulled her up into my arms then ran out of the room. "Kai!" I shouted.

He came down the stairs and looked at us, "Hagi, what the−"

"Get the car! Julia's in labor!" I went out the door with him right behind me. "Where's Saya?"

Kai unlocked the car with a beep of his keys and opened the back door, "I think she's upstairs with Mao."

I nodded, "Go get them; I'll put Julia in the car." When he left I gently placed Julia in the back seat and she scooted into the middle. She was starting on her breathing exercises, "Do you need anything, Julia?"

She glared at me through her breathing, "I just need to get David on the phone. Now."

I gulped and let myself into the passenger seat. Kai then came back out with Saya and Mao. He jumped in the front seat to start up the car while the girls sat on either side of Julia. "Hagi, could you get David on the phone? We need to let him know what's up."

"I'm already on it," I said as I went through the contacts of my cell phone. Yes I had a cell phone. Kai was set on making sure that I got one so I could get a hold of them if need be. And so he could keep track of me. I dialed David's number and waited while it rang.

He answered on the third ring, "Hello?"

I straightened when Kai backed out of the parking lot, "Yes, David, it's Hagi."

"Yes, Hagi, is there something wrong?" He asked.

"Julia has just gone into labor. We're taking her to her hospital and−" Julia had her hand out towards me and I put the phone against my chest, "What is it?"

She smiled sweetly, "May I talk to my husband please?"

I raised a brow at her, "What are you going to do?"

She gesture with her hand, "I just want to talk to him."

I handed to her, "Alright,"

She brought it to her ear, "Hello, David?" There was murmuring on the other line. "Yes, don't worry I'm fine. There's just one thing," Her smile turned into a scowl, "If you ever knock me up again, I AM CUTTING OFF YOUR TESTICLES!" She snapped the phone shut and gave it back to me, her smile returning. "Thank you, Hagi."

I gulped again, "It's nothing."

Saya and Mao had tight grips on her hands as Kai drove us to the hospital. Or maybe it was Julia who had a tight grip on theirs?

"Um, Ms. Julia, I think you're going to shatter my wrists," Saya said cringing.

"Mine too!" Mao huffed,

Julia didn't comment, she just kept doing her breathing exercises until we finally made it to the hospital. The girls got out first and Kai had already run in. "Give me your hand, Julia,"

She shook her head, "Not until Kai comes back with a wheelchair, am I going to let go." Both Saya and Mao groaned.

Finally Kai came back running with the wheelchair, "Okay!" He shouted helping us, "I checked her in and they have a room ready for you."

"Isn't it too early?" I asked once they set her in the chair, "I mean she's only six months."

"It's actually been eight months, Hagi," Julia said as Kai rolled her to the entrance. The girls and I not far behind.

I blinked, "But you're not that big!"

"I know," she said, "I'm not sure why though. The baby's healthy. We'll find out as soon as− argh!" She cried out and placed both hands on her stomach. "Get me to my room now, Kai! And get me some drugs!"

He started sweating and we kept running down the hallway. The doctors then ran over and took her from him then pushed her through the two large doors leading into the maternity ward.

The one behind him turned to us and said, "Sorry, family only." And then disappeared behind the doors.

The rest of us took seats in the waiting room close by. About twenty minutes later, David came in running down the hall with.

He stopped at the desk and started shouting to the woman, "Where's my wife!"

Saya spoke up, "Mr. David!"

He turned to us and some of the stress left his face, "Saya." He noticed the rest of us, "Hagi, Kai, and Mao."

Kai spoke, "They already took her in to the maternity ward." He pointed to the doors, "I suggest that you go in there."

He nodded, "Thank you." And then he ran in to find his wife.

Five Hours Later

Lewis had come about two hours after David went into the maternity ward. He brought George with him so he could meet his new baby sister.

Kai and I were sitting on the opposite couches in the maternity ward. Saya had fallen asleep her head resting on my lap while Mao had her head on the couch rest with her legs over Kai's. George was curled up by them and was using Mao's legs for pillows. Lewis of course was eating away at is tenth bag of chips from the vending machine.

It had been a few hours since Julia went into labor. I had heard that it could take up to almost an entire day. I certainly hoped that Julia didn't need to endure it that long. Saya had already called Lulu and asked her to pick up Kanade and Hibiki from school and watch them until we got back. Lulu had mastered the art of cooking, so they're dinner will be set for them as well.

The doctor who took Julia came out. His face exited.

The noisy entrance he made had Saya and Mao jostle from their sleep. The rubbed their eyes and sat up. The doctor waited to make sure that they were fully awake before he spoke.

"Julia is fine," He said, "So is their new baby girl. You may go and see them now. They just finished weighing and measuring the baby."

We all stood up and followed him through the doors. After we went passed about six birthing rooms, he gestured to the last one on the right and opened the door. One-by-one, we all filled the small room and he closed the door behind us. And there we saw a beautiful sight.

Julia was leaning up against her pillows. Her face pale and glistened with sweat. Her hair damp and in a matted mess around her. Her glasses were somewhere else, but her eyes never left her husband.

David stood next to her bed, holding something small in a pink blanket. He was bouncing the small bundle in his arms as he hummed a small tune. A bright smile etched in his features. George ran up to him to pull on his pant leg and whisper, "Can I see, Papa?"

His father looked down at him, that smile never leaving his face. "George," He said, "meet your baby sister. Lucy."

"Loo-see?" George asked.

David nodded and gave the small little bundle back to his wife, "I'm so proud of you, Julia." He kissed her forehead.

She happily accepted the baby and took her into her arms. She cooed the sleeping baby gently, "She was worth the pain."

David grinned, "Does that mean you won't cut off my testicles?"

"Don't ruin the moment," She mutters, never tearing her gaze away from the infant.

David shrugged, "Worth a shot." He grinned at his son, "C'mere, George. Meet your baby sister." He picked up the small boy and helped him lean over the bed. Julia adjusted the small baby in her arms so that George could get a better look at her. His blue eyes widened as he gazed at his new sister.

With caution, he lifted his hand up and offered his finger to the baby. There was a small little gurgle sound, and then a small pink hand came up and grasped his finger.

A click sound came next and we turned to see Mao grinning behind her camera, "They love each other already!" She cooed and took another picture, "Yay! No sibling rivalry nonsense."

Kai rolled his eyes then looked at the happy family, "Can we see her?"

The parents nodded and Julia turned the baby around to face her to us.

Lucy had a round pink face with big chubby cheeks. Her eyes were a deep green and widened when they landed on all of us. She blinked once and looked at us like were from another planet.

"She's beautiful, Julia," Saya murmured, "I'm so happy for you all."

"Now I can buy some more baby clothes," Mao said, taking another picture, "Next up is Monique."

"And when we have kids?" Kai asked her.

She grinned, shameless, "Oh you will see, Kai. You will see."

Lewis laughed at her, "It looks like I have an excuse to make a new recipe for my cook book." He rubbed his tummy, "This one might have a big appetite, man."

David rolled his eyes, "You'd eat it anyway."

He grinned, "You know me well, man. Oh well, I'm hungry anyway."

We all laughed and then stopped when Susan made a yawn and nuzzled into her blanket. "Okay, guys," David said, taking the baby from Julia, "I don't mean to be rude, but I think these two have earned some rest." He kissed his daughters forehead and gently placed her in the crib that was in the corner.

I nodded and took Saya's hand in mine, "We'll see you soon."

"Take care, everyone." Saya said and yawned, "I'm tired too."

I kissed her hair and we all exited the room. But before the door closed, I could see David lay a gentle kiss to his now sleeping wife's hair before tucking her in.

A small smile touched my lips as we got in the car. It was so beautiful to see how everyone could create such a family. That two loves can create such a lovely specimen out of love.

I looked at Saya through the rearview mirror. We may not be able to have children together, but we already have a family. Having a family had nothing to do with being blood related. It has to do with bonds that are created between you and other people.

The Miyagusku brought Saya into their family. The Goldschmit brought me into their palace and become apart of their family. Under much different circumstances, but some similar as well. I belonged there with Saya.

And here we are now. Saya out of hibernation and is now my fiancée. Kai and Mao welcoming us into their home. The twins being Saya's nieces. Lulu being a wondrous addition to the family. Lewis being the personal chef. David and his family. Then there's Joel and Monique.

Despite hardly any of us being related by blood, we had a big strong family. A family that death can't even separate.

Sorry for taking so freaking long! I've been busy up the wazu and I can never get any free time. Its sucks! So I hope you like it!