A/N: I have a confession to make... I completely lost track of how far along Lady's pregnancy actually is! Its not really important but I kinda wanna know lol... Kudos to anyone who lets me know! 10 weeks maybe?

Chapter 9

Lady sighed in irritation as she put her shoes on her feet, or attempted to. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't see around her growing stomach. Two weeks had passed since she was granted doctors permission to leave the house she felt like she had been trapped in.

She had grown a lot in that short amount of time and she honestly hated it. Lady had always been had a slim figure, from before she could even remember, but she wasn't so slim anymore. If you were to ask her she would call herself fat, though that response would receive a scolding from both Vergil and Trish. Dante would just laugh the comment off, the fucker.

Vergil and Trish had been acting somewhat like parents since the scare she gave them. They were always checking her well being and offering to get her anything she needed. This also annoyed Lady, they acted as if she was a disabled child who couldn't even feed themselves. Lady really couldn't get mad at it though. Trish had always had her motherly moment while Vergil was as stern as a strict father. Should the two ever have kids, Lady would feel bad for them. The two would be overbearing.

Dante was, more or less, the same. He never treated her like a helpless child nor did he overreact over small mishaps. Other than the occasional panic attacks he would have during her Braxton Hicks contractions he would act completely normal. Lady greatly appreciated it. The hunter of all people knew how badly she hated to be patronized. She was a grown woman dammit, she deserved to be treated like one.

Sighing in irritation and giving up her quest on putting on her shoes, she called Dante into the room. The red twin had been keeping Lady company while Trish and Vergil were on a mission. Since Kareena had told Lady it would be best for her labor to walk more than she normally would so that's what she was getting ready for. Dante, Trish, and Vergil had taken turns in taking her on her daily walk. She waited patiently for Dante to walk into the living room. Resting her back on the couch, she waited. After a minute passed Lady became anxious, she called him again.

"I'm coming! Hold on a bit." Lady rolled her eyes at the reply. He should have said so the first time she called his name. Picking up her shoes from beside her on the couch, she decided to try one more time before giving up. Dante walked into the room with a hot pizza in hand. Lady raised a brow in confusion. Pizza made her sick so it wasn't allowed in the house, where the hell did he get that from. Ignoring her urge to ask questions, Lady chucked one of her shoes at Dante. He caught in effortlessly with his unoccupied hand before taking a bite of his slice and looking at Lady. Dante tilted his head slightly in curiosity and Lady couldn't help but find the action cute. He looked like a puppy who wanted a treat.

"What am I supposed to do with this?" Lady's nose scrunched in distaste as the smell of the pizza hit her nose, she was becoming nauseous.

"Get rid of that disgusting smelling pizza and I'll tell you." Dante rolled his eyes at the order but complied. A puking Lady is an unattractive one. Deciding against throwing the food away, the hunter quickly shoved the rest in his mouth and swallowed before walking to stand in front of Lady with shoe in hand. Her nose scrunched up again in disgust and Dante chuckled at the action. She looked cute when she did that.

"Ok boss," he mocked. "Now what am I supposed to do with this?"

"Put them on my feet."

A smirk pulled on Dante's lips causing Lady to narrow her eyes. He was about to give her a hard time about it.

"And why would I do that?"

"Because I said so." Dante shrugged his shoulders at the response and turned to walk back into the kitchen.

"Well, if its only because you say so."

"Wait! Stop being an ass Dante! Help me put on my goddamn shoes, I'm ready for a walk." Lady let out a huff and pouted. She hated asking for help, especially from Dante. The hunter turned back to Lady a kneeled in front of her.

"As you wish boss." Lady held down a blush as Dante put her shoes on her feet. The huntress wondered if Cinderella felt the same way when prince charming placed the glass slippers on her feet. Lady shook off the thoughts. Life was no fairy tale and Dante was definitely no prince charming. Dante stood as he tied the last of her laces and offered a helping hand before pulling her to her feet. She muttered a small 'thanks' in appreciation. The two walked out the front door, Dante waited patiently for Lady to lock it.

"Where do you wanna walk today?" Lady thought about her answer before coming to a decision.

"St. Lamia's Orphanage" Dante flinched at the suggestion. That was one of the last places he wanted to go see.

"Why? That's a long walk."

"I know, but I didn't really walk yesterday so I'm making up for my missed day."

"You sure? We can just walk to the park and feed the ducks." Lady gave him a blank stare as the two walked down the street.

"You're scared of ducks." Dante just shrugged.

"So?"

"Were walking to the orphanage Dante."

"Yes boss." He complied, "Still don't know why you wanna see that run down place." Lady rolled her eyes at the comment.

Boss.

Dante had taken to calling her that every time she gave an order with finality in her voice. He claimed that she sounded like a mob boss every time it happened. She had gotten so used to him using the name that she learned to ignore it.

The two walked in silence until a thought caught Lady's attention.

"We need to come up with names."

Dante raised a brow at the random statement and shrugged.

"If it a girl then we name her Kalina, if its a boy then Mason."

"Mason? No. And as sweet the gesture, Kalina is not going to be my daughters name. Besides, we need two boy names and two girl names. We are having twins after all." Lady walked for awhile in silence. It was strange for Dante to be quiet for so long. Turning to her side to look at her companion, she was surprised to see him missing. Turning to look back she noticed Dante had stopped and looked to be frozen in place. Her head tilted in confusion before walking back to stand directly in front of the stiff man.

"Earth to Dante, are you there."

"Twins?" Lady raised a brow, why was he so surprised by twins. Then it hit her. Lady had forgot to tell Dante about them.

"Yes Dante, I'm carrying twins. Are you okay? You look a little green."

Dante shook his head at the question. They were having twins. Not one mouth to feed but two. Two babies to feed, change, coddle, and play with. Just his luck. He smiled at the worried look that spread across Ladys face. The look didn't come often but Dante hated to be the cause of it.

"I'm fine babe, don't worry about it. Lets get going, we have a long way to go." He continue in his stride to the orphanage with Lady following closely behind.

The two made it back to the small apartment as the sun was setting. Lady was physically drained while Dante was drained mentally. He always hated visiting that place. The memories surrounding the shabby orphanage were memories that Dante wanted to forget. As they walked into the living room they noticed Trish and Vergil sitting on the couch. The blonds legs thrown over Vergils lap with his hands placed in her lap. The remote in Trish's hand as the two argued about what to watch on t.v.

"Aw, is the lovely couple arguing? You know the kids don't like it when mommy and daddy argue." Lady mocked and went in the captains chair. She pulled the lever and leaned back in the couch, she wouldn't mind a brief nap.

"We're sorry sweetheart, Daddy's just moody from his pent up sexual frustration." Trish held in a giggle at Vergil's glare. Deciding not to dignify the taunt with a response, Vergil turned to Lady.

"How was your walk?"

Lady leaned up in the armchair and let it snap back into its proper position. "It was good, we went far."

"Oh? Where did you go?" Vergil raised a brow in curiosity.

"Dante took me too St. Lamia's Orphanage." Lady and Trish's brow raised as Vergil's form stiffened and watched with curiosity as his eyes cut to his twin who was sitting next to him.

"Interesting." the tone Vergil said the word signaled the end of the conversation. An awkward silence settled over the group of friends. Lady hated awkward silences.

"Well, I'm going to take a shower." Lady felt eyes following her as she slowly waddled her way to the bathroom. Must be the eyes of her 'parents'.

"What do you want for dinner? I didn't cook anything and Vergil hasn't gone grocery shopping."

"I didn't know that was my job."

"Of course it is blue boy. Now all you need to do is wear that maids outfit I brought you at the toy store that we went to yesterday." Lady heard Dante's groan at the statement before snapping fingers sounded. Dante's excited voice broke through.

"I know what I want! Pizza!" Lady's head snapped to the hunter. A deadly glare set on her face. Dante released a nervous laugh at the glare before uttering a quiet 'never mind.'

"Order some chicken from the chicken place down the street." Lady turned on her heels and walked into the bathroom, locking the door behind her. The trio waited patiently for the sound of running water.

"I'm guessing she wants chicken." Dante stated. Vergil resisted the role his eyes at the obvious statement.

"Thank you captain obvious."

"You're welcome Sargent Sarcasm."

Vergil rolled his eyes at the childish name calling before pulling out his cell and placing the order. The food would be ready for pick up in five minutes. Pushing Trish's legs off of his lap, Vergil stood from his seat. The bickering stopped as two sets of eyes watched him.

"What's up Vergie?" Vergil turned to look at his brother.

"Let's go. We are going to pick up the food." The two sitting on the couch looked confused for a moment.

"Why so soon? You just placed the order. It's only a 2 minute drive."

"We're walking." Vergil made his way to the door before walking out, the sound of hurried steps behind him. The two stayed silent for a brief moment before Dantes curiosity got the best of him.

"What's up Verg? Why are we walking? I'm still beat from that walk with Lady. I swear she's trying to kill-"

"Are you alright?" The sudden question caught the red twin off guard. Dante looked down at his feet as the two continued their walk.

"Nothing I can't handle." Vergil sent a skeptical look at his brother before letting the subject drop. St. Lamia's Orphanage had been the orphanage Dante stayed at after their mother's death. It was a cheap imitation of a house with a drunkard for an owner running the place. Dante hated the place and was glad to escape the hell hole shortly after arriving there.

"You can talk to me about it if you wish." Dante sent a grin to Vergil before wrapping his arm around Vergils neck in a half hug. The blue twin quickly pushed him off.

"Aww, Vergie. It's not like you to show your heart. You must really love me!" Vergil rolled his eyes but said nothing to deny it. Of course he cared for his brother, not that he would openly admit it.

"What's going on with you and Trish?" Vergil's head snapped to Dante's as the two walked into the chicken shop to pick up their order.

"Trish and I? Nothing."

"Lie. You hate physical contact but she was all over you earlier and you let her be." Vergil sent a cool glance before paying for the food and grabbing the bags before following Dante out of the shop.

"Since when did you become so analytical."

"Just answer the question Verge. Do you like her." Vergil hesitated briefly before answering. Dante had no memory of Vergil ever hesitating about anything. It was slightly worrying.

"I tolerate her." Dante nodded his head. That is probably the closest Vergil would ever go to saying he liked another person. "How are you and Lady?" Dante raised a brow at the question. This wasn't 20 questions, he wasn't supposed to ask any questions.

"What do you mean?" Vergil resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

"You know exactly what I mean." The red twin thought on the question for a while, placing his hands on the back of his head and continuing to walk. His feelings for Lady. Dante had never really thought about it fully but if he had to sum up his feelings in one sentence he might go as far as to say it was love that he felt for the huntress. Dante stopped as he notice Vergil stopping behind him. Vergil's skeptical eyes focused on his own oblivious ones.

"You love her?"

Shit, he had thought that out loud. No point denying it now.

"Yeah, I think I do. I'm pretty sure I do. I was actually planning on telling her at Kareenas place but kept on getting interrupted." Vergil hummed in response and continued in walking. It was good that Dante realized his feelings, now they just had to wait for Lady to realize hers.

The stubborn brunette.