Hey there all. I am back for another exciting chapter. And this one is going to be filled to the brim. LoL. I have recently posted a one-shot about the day Riki was born. It's under the title 'Its only dinner' which I have decided to change into a section of different one-shots since I have so many ideas. I am also thinking about continued the stories of 'Angels' and 'A story always has a beginning.' I think I have become obsessed with this fic, especially Ion, cause he is just such a darling. Oh and if you're wondering about what's going to happen with Iason and Riki in the upcoming chapters, don't stress. Those two will defiantly have their time in the spotlight. Many I might add and it is going to be a scorcher. Ion and Iason will share some moments as well. Stay tuned for them.

Enjoy.

Chapter 9

'What did you say'? Heath rocketed off his seat.

'My God, do I have to spell it out for you. I'm having a bloody baby.' Aya cursed as another wave of contractions hit her. Seiren was at her side instantly.

'What are we going to do? Ion isn't here, neither is Luca.' Seiren pointed out.

'Thank you for pointing out the obvious.' Heath snapped.

'Your gonna have to call Ion.'

'Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Oh all the times to happen now' Heath's cussing leaked from his mouth like a leaky faucet. The mongrel ran his hands through his black hair. 'Noel!' The blue-haired furniture ran into the room after hearing the urgent call and instantly became aware of the situation when he spotted Aya clutching her swollen stomach. Maddy was holding Aya's hand and Seiren was rubbing her back and speaking quietly to her.

The mongrel addressed him. 'Noel I need you to contact the medical wing. Tell them that we are bringing a pregnant woman down to them who has just gone into labour and that she is a friend of Ion Cassis.' The furniture nodded in understanding. 'And contact Ion, tell him what's happening and that he needs to get his ass back here now. Hurry.' Noel disappeared quickly and Heath went over to Aya. He was seriously freaked out now. What was he supposed to do? He was a navigator, a space pioneer. He didn't know anything about labour or delivering a baby. And the two people likely who did just happened to be absent right now. What were the odds? He shook his head. He had to stay calm. But failed miserably.

He breathed heavily and leant down in front of the pained Faeier. 'I have asked Noel to contact Ion. Hopefully he will get here quickly. Do you think you can hold on till then? Are you in pain'?

Aya moaned. 'What does it look like?'

Seiren answered for her. 'Her spasms seem to be every ten minutes or so.'

'Is that good'?

'Beats me.'

'There called contractions, you idiots. I might be able to hold on. My water has not broken yet so I should be alright for now. If that happens then we might be in trouble' Aya answered through her heavy breathing. Heath and Seiren looked at each other in confusion. Seiren shook his head. It was true; men were clueless when it came to child-bearing. Noel ran back in the room and put a hand to his chest, panting.

'Sir Heath, I contacted the medical wing and informed them of the situation. They are awaiting your arrival. But I couldn't get a hold of master Ion. I'm sorry.' The young Furniture apologized.

'Shit.' Heath cursed again and ran a hand down his face, trying to decide what to do. 'Alright this is what we are going to do. Seiren and I will take Aya to the medical wing. Noel, you will stay here with Maddy. Try and get Ion on the line again. Stay on the line until you get him. Tell him that we have taken her down and to meet us there. '

Noel nodded and his small body disappeared swiftly through the double doors.

'Don't you think we should wait for Ion and Luca'? Seiren asked as Heath came over. The mongrel shook his head.

'No time. We have to go now. That stupid Blondie seems to be too busy to answer important calls.'

Heath and Seiren each had an arm around their necks and gently hauled Aya to her feet. She moaned and laid her head on Seiren's broad shoulder. Her breathing was quick and shallow and sweat was causing her red hair to stick to her forehead. 'I swear,' she said 'this is the first and last time I ever have a child. Who would have thought it would feel so painful. It feels like my uterus is being yank out.'

Seiren laughed. 'You say that now but just wait; you will be dying to have another one before you know it.'

She sighed sadly. 'That's something Beau would say.'

'Do I have to stay'? Maddy asked and tugged on Heath's jacket. 'I want to help Aya too.' The small mongrel looked innocently at Heath. The taller mongrel shook his head.

'Not this time squirt. Noel is going to look after you while we're gone. Be a good girl and I promise you will see the baby. Ok' Heath was starting to sweat.

Maddy seemed to understand the importance and nodded her little head. Supporting Aya's weight on each shoulder, the trio moved slowly towards the door. Fortunately there was no one out in the lobby so they quickly but carefully walked to the elevators. Seiren pushed the down button and after a moment the elevator began it's decent from the floor above them. The elevator pinged and the doors opened. Two Blondies were standing inside, their eyes widening and their mouths opened as they took in the sight of the three in front of them. If the situation wasn't so serious, Heath would have laughed at the comic picture the two Elite Blondies projected. They looked like two gaping fish. Very beautiful fish though.

'What's going on here?' One of them said, Mikhale train, Heath remembered his name. And the other was Gideon Lagot. He recognized them from his travels around Eos, but never actually exchanged words with them. Blondies and Mongrels weren't exactly buddies, well excluding Ion, because well he was Ion. Dressed in fine garments they looked like tall, elegant statues. Not a single blonde hair was out of place. Narcissists.

'What does it look like. She's having a baby.' Heath snorted and rolled his eyes as he and Seiren moved Aya forward, forcing the two Blondies to move to the back of the elevator. 'Didn't Jupiter school you in the ways of intercourse? I'm shocked. The Elites are supposed to be well knowledged.'

'Gentlemen, if you don't mind. I'm in labour here.' Aya snapped, the pain overwhelming her. 'Banter at each other as much as you want after I get this kid out.'

'We need to get her to the medical wing. Ion is not able to be here at the moment. Can you help us or are the Elite so far removed from simple civility that they would turn away from someone in need.' Heath said with a hint of desperation.

'Such insolence.' Gideon said offensively. 'But we will assist you.' How dare this mongrel disrespect them and their creator. No matter how handsome he was. But these three are the companions of Ion Cassis. That alone forced them to comply. The two tall Blondies were reluctantly pushed further back, touching their hands to the ceiling as the mongrel, the Amorian and the moaning Faeier stepped fully inside and the doors slid shut. The elevator began its decent.

…

Down below, the maintenance crew were working on Eos` damaged intercom system. Their blue uniforms standing out in the crowd. One of the workers, a tall, red-haired man pulled off the covering to the main circuit board and saw the piece of gum that was holding the two wires together. There were many different coloured copper wires around it in a jumble mess that the young man shook his head and sighed. He grabbed his pliers from his belt.

'How am I supposed to fix this mess'?

'Hopeless fucks. Can't even wire a simple circuit. The gum is the only thing holding the wires in place. Who would have thought a mongrel knew how to do this. Cut just above here then we can replace the wiring.' His older colleague said beside him and pointed to the desired cutting spot.

The red-haired nodded and brought his pliers up to the wire and snipped. The whole circuit blew and Eos shut down.

.…

Suddenly the elevator came to a jerking halt. Its breaks screeching under the immense pressure. The steel walls groaned and creaked. The lights went out to be replaced by emergency red. The five occupants inside had been pushed to the floor by the sudden stop. Heath shook his head and quickly looked towards Aya.

'Are you ok'?

Aya glared daggers at the imbecilic question and tried to sit up 'Do I look ok.'

'Why did we stop'? Seiren went to helped Aya sit up and leant her against the elevator wall.

'Who knows' Heath stood up on shaky limbs and pressed the down key. Nothing happens. 'What the fuck.'

'The systems seem to be down.' Mikhale said as he to, stands up, causing Heath to plaster himself to the wall, and began pushing random buttons. With the five of them in one elevator the space was limited, with the two Blondies taking up much of the room, thanks to their big bodies.

'Why'?

'They must be doing maintenance work outside. Incompetent fools must have blown a fuse. All of Eos must be shut down.'

'No? You're joking right. Tell me you are.'

'I don't joke.' Mikhale said and Heath could see concern lining his brow. He was just as concerned.

'So let me get this straight. We are stuck here, in his elevator, the power is down and Aya is just about to pop out a baby.'

'Pretty much.' Seiren answered his question and wiped his forehead. 'It's getting pretty hot in here, isn't it?' Because the elevator had stopped, so had the air conditioning inside, causing the Amorian's green hair to his heating face. Aya wasn't faring much better beside him.

'That's just perfect. Absolutely peachy.' Heath pressed the intercom and screamed into the box. 'Hello! Is anyone there? We have a pregnant woman up here. Hello. Fuck.' He banged on the metal doors, hoping someone would hear their screams for help.

'It's of little use. They won't be able to hear you.' Mikhale pointed out.

'Thanks, I gathered that. I didn't know Blondies had a sense of humour. Or is that just you.'

'I merely stated a fact. It's not going to do us or your friend any good if we panic.' Mikhale said calmly.

'Heath.' Aya's stressed voice was laced with pain.

'It's ok Aya. This is just a temporary situation.' Heath ran a hand through his midnight hair and turned to the two Elites. 'You Blondies own this building, don't you? Can't you do something. Get on an emergency line and tell them were up here. '

'All lines are cut off. It would be futile.' Gideon said calmly and stood up, towering over the long-haired man. He watched through curious eyes as the mongrel ran another hand through his long black locks in stress, tousling them even more and causing the wayward strands to curve around his defined cheeks. He heard a low moan of pain and he swung his eyes away from the dark mongrel to the swollen Faeier. She was breathing heavily and sweating profoundly.

'She seems to be in a lot of pain.' He pointed out.

'Heath.' Aya said, trying to get the dark man's attention.

Heath snorted and glared at the beautiful Blondie. 'No shit Sherlock. That kind of happens when you're having a baby.'

Gideon's eyes narrowed and glared back. The mongrel's smart mouth was starting to grate on his last nerve. It reminded him of Riki's spirited mouth long ago. It was quite amusing- and he could still remember- watching the small slip of a mongrel talk back to Iason, not in the least bit fearful of the consequences. But this mongrel, he tried to reason out, affected him. A small part of him finding that lovely mouth oddly exhilarating. Curious.

'Heath!' Aya yelled this time, getting everyone's attention in the process.

'What.'

'Now…I know that everyone is stressed and it's hot in here but if there was any time to panic…it would be now.'

'Why, what's wrong'?

Aya laughed with irony. 'My water just broke.'

….

'Thank you, yes. Yes, it's much appreciated. Ok. Bye.' Ion hung up the telecom and sighed as he resumed his analysis of his recent research. He typed in the authorization passcode and documents and scans appeared brightly on the screen. He went to work.

Ion typed masterfully on his computer. His hands moving effortlessly across the keyboard. Grace and beauty were laced into those gentle hands. Elegant yet strong. His silky blonde hair fell down his broad back. Wayward strains finding themselves loose. Clear azure eyes set in a smooth, defined face darted back and forth behind black rimmed glasses Concentration lining his brow. Ion looked like a man deeply entrenched in his work. He had finished examining his latest patient a little while ago and took this rare opportunity of free time given to him to do a little research before Riki and Luca arrived. For the research he was doing involved a certain black-haired mongrel.

The human mind was a tricky thing; Ion mused as he sighed and rested his head on his palm. He was studying a recent MRI scan of Riki's brain. Under the strong magnetic field of the MRI scanner, the damaged section of his brain, the section that stores memory, lit up like a light bulb. He was to say, at a loss. If only the answers would appear to him on their own. It would defiantly save him the time in looking for what he knew was right in front of him. He knew though without a doubt that the key to restoring Riki to his full self; lie within his memories. And the door that that key fits to is Iason Mink. The Blondie just didn't know it. Ion rubbed his chin and absently started playing with the ring on his finger. His Blindness of course was another matter entirely.

He didn't have time to contemplate his revelation further as there was a sharp knock at the door, almost causing him to jump. He blinked and rubbed his eyes, realising just how intently he had been staring at the screen. 'It's open.' He called out and stretched his limbs.

The door opened the one of the assistant medics walked in with Luca and Riki idly in tow behind him. Riki hated medical check-ups. The medic looked a bit disturbed as he bowed. 'Sorry to disturb you sir but your…pet has arrived for his examination. They said you are expecting them.' The young medic glanced at Riki with inquisitiveness and a hint of curiosity.

Ion nodded and closed Riki's private file before standing up 'Thank you.'

The medic bowed again and back out, closing the door behind him. 'Take Riki over to the bed.' Ion instructed. He walked around his file covered, book cluttering desk and went to the back of his office while Luca guided Riki to the gurney. 'Did you have any trouble getting in'? He asked and picked up a funny looking monitor, with its many wires and pads and brought it over. It looked to be quite heavy but to one of Ion's strength, it weighed no more than a feather.

'No, when we told them who we were and that we were here to see you they took us through the back. Sort of like they were expecting us.' Luca raised an eyebrow. 'You wouldn't have anything to do with that, would you'?

'I might have said something.' Ion admits and placed the monitor beside the gurney and brought over his rolling chair. He had actually informed the staff, rather nicely he might add, that he was expecting them and were to be treated with as much respect as they would show him. Otherwise he would be one unhappy Blondie. He did not want prying eyes seeing Riki and suddenly ask him questions. A distressed Riki was all he needed. And considering the circumstances, he was lucky that nothing serious had happened for him to act…Yet.

'Riki, I need you to take off your jacket and shirt and lie down on the bed. I will get a better reading of your breathing and heartbeat that way.' Ion instructed his blind pet.

The mongrel grinned impishly, trying to hide his agitation at being here. 'You just want to see me naked. Admit it.'

'You got me.' Ion said dryly. 'Now strip.'

While Riki did so reluctantly, Luca looked around Ion's cluttered office and shook her head. 'I'm surprise it has taken you this long to make your office look like a warzone. I think it's a new record. Does the maid come in and clean-up for you or do you do it yourself.'

'He comes in every Friday, in fact.' Ion laughed. He stood over Riki and started attaching delicate sensor pads with wires connected to them to Riki's skin. Skin that was once marred and ravished beyond recognition was now smooth and golden. He secured them to his muscled chest and on either side of his temple and forehead before turning on the machine. It came to life with a set of steady beeps, regularly recording Riki's brainwaves, breathing and heartbeat.

'Thank you. You can leave us now Luca.' Ion asked softly and sat down on his stool.

'Very well. I will be right outside.' She left with a soft click of the door and Ion turned his focus to his patient. Riki tried to stay still but he fidgeted, looking ready to jump off the bed and high tail it out of here at any moment. He put on his glasses signalling he was ready to get down to business.

'First, I want you to close your eyes.'

'Why? I can't see anything anyway.'

'Trust me. It will help relax you.' Ion said in his velvet voice. Riki sighed but did as instructed. That voice had power.

'Comfy'? He asked.

'Not really.' Riki responded and closed his eyes.

'And why is that'?

'Well first of all I am lying here in just my pants, in a place that feels just plain freaky and this bed makes me feel like I am lying on straw. I think that covers it.'

Ion had been keeping Riki calm with his reasonable question for a reason. His brainwaves have been quite steady for the moment. Time to turn up the heat. 'What do you think about Iason Mink'?

Riki frowned, obviously cautious of the turnaround in questioning. 'What about him.' His brainwaves spiked. As did his heartbeat.

'What do you think about him? How do you feel when you hear his name.' Ion spoke calmly. He crossed his leg over the other.

'How I feel?' Riki's frown deepened. 'I hardly know the man. Not to mention I don't even know what he looks like. Nor you for that matter. I mean I know his a Blondie and that he is the head honcho around here so I hardly doubt someone like that would think twice about what I think.'

How wrong you are. Ion shook his head and his blue eyes became sad. For once he was glad Riki couldn't see. For he would be deeply worried at the pain he would see in them.

'He had a pet once.' Ion said. He wondered if he should broach this delicate topic but the cat was already out of the bag, so to speak so he continued. 'A pet he grew very…fond of. Became his obsession. You could say that he fell in love with this pet.'

'What happened? I am guessing something happened to this pet.'

'Yes.' Ion said and closed his eyes. 'He died.'

Riki laid there in silence. Ion opened his eyes and glanced at his still patient. Wondering what was going on inside that mind. He would look. Not just yet.

'What about his aura. You have sensed how strong it is.' It was more a statement then a question.

Riki remained silent and Ion was about to reproach the question again when the mongrel spoke quietly. 'It's so bright. Like looking into the sun. Glance to hard and you have to look away. So much strength and power. But yet so much sadness. Desolation. I feel…drawn to it somehow, like a moth to a flame. As if I have known it forever. Also…' Riki stopped and a disturbed look crossed his face.

'Go on.' Ion urged gently.

'I've had… dreams.'

'Dreams'?

Riki became agitated. 'Not so much dreams, more…visions. Visions I don't even know are my own or belong to someone else. I can't even see in them. But I feel everything. Remember everything. Right down to the feel of the cool breeze or the feel of the sheets.'

'When had these visions started to occur'?

'I don't know, ok. They just started to appear.' Riki was starting to get frustrated. His brainwaves were going through the roof.

'Riki, calm down. Or you're going to change.' Ion said soothingly. Riki seemed to understand and breathed deeply. Ion waited a moment and when Riki nodded, Ion continued. You've said you have had these visions. Regarding Iason Mink'? Ion asked.

'As I said, I can't see so I don't know. I only feel. I don't remember anything from before I woke up on your ship.'

'I am going to try something new today.' Ion said and removed his glasses. 'I am going to put you under a hypnagogic state. It's a term for a deep sleep trance. I will transfer myself into your mind and 'walk around' a bit. It might help understand these visions and what they mean.'

Riki suddenly reached out his hand and touched Ion's face. 'I wonder what you look like. Are you as 'beautiful' as I have heard others say Blondies are supposed to be?'

Ion smiled and said. 'The most beautiful things in this world can't be seen or even touched-they must be felt with the heart.'

Riki snorted and retracted his hand. 'I didn't know you to be so corny Ion. Do you want a kiss as well?'

'Little imp. I was being serious and you had to spoil it.' Ion sighed.' Ok, let's get started shall we. Just relax and let me take over. Breath in and out.'

Riki did as instructed as Ion kept taking, his voice holding a soothing, almost dreamlike quality. 'Pretend you're on a cloud, floating aimlessly in the wind. Your body is light and airy as the cloud. Empty your mind and let me in.'

Ion felt his mind disconnect from his own body and transfer to Riki's with ease. He had done it so many times; it was second nature to him. He opened his eyes and found himself surrounded by sound, thick black walls. They stretched on for miles, with turns here and there. It was like he was in a maze. But he was not afraid of getting lost. He had been here many times before. He walked forward with a purposeful step until he came to the customary black door of Riki's inner mind. It stood tall and solid in front of him. Its many bolts and locks put in place preventing intruders from entering. That's what made Ion so curious about Riki's mind. How heavily guarded it was. It did not surprise him.

Ion reached up and gently touched the door. His blue eyes calmly moving over the smooth surface. 'Let me in, Riki. It is safe. Here my voice.'

He waited a moment before the bolts came loose and the locks unlocked. A groaning noise could be heard and the door slowly creaked opened. Inside was complete blackness. An endless void of infinite twilight. But it was not coldness that greeted him but a warm sense of home. Of familiarity. Ion took one last look and stepped inside. Once he was past the threshold the door closed and darkness surrounded him. He closed his eyes and walked through it. It was thick and resistant. Like he was swimming through water. He could hear nothing before sounds came slowly to his ears and he felt awareness come to him. He felt a cool breeze brush through his hair and he heard the distinctive sounds of a city below him. He opened his eyes.

But the darkness still remained.

I must be in one of Riki's visions. Is this what it is like for him? Total darkness.

Funnily enough he felt no apprehension or fear at this disability, for his other senses made up for his lack of sight. His hearing was much more accurate, as was his touch. Ion reached out his hand and light touch the smoothness of a land railing. He knew exactly where he was. He was on a high balcony in Eos tower.

Ion heard light footsteps behind him. They were confident and purposeful. He didn't even turn around to acknowledge whoever was behind him.

'Riki.' A smooth, rich voice whispered in his ear. 'Aren't you cold?'

A suddenly cold breeze brushed through Ion, but it wasn't his voice that answered but Riki's own roguish voice. He took a drag of his cigarette. 'What's it to you. I like it out here.'

A sigh escaped the person behind him at Riki's stubborn answer. He turned Riki around. 'You seem distracted. Come inside where it's warm. I want you were I can see you, always.' A pair of gloved hands ran down his arms and a shiver of desire ran down his spin. Those hands touched his chest before they lifted his chin in a firm grip.

'Remember to whom you belong to. I feel…uncomfortable with you out here, looking at your old home.'

Riki flicked his chin out of the rigid grip. 'Well maybe if you let me out of this hell hole once in a while, I might be a little more humble with your wishes but you continually keep me locked up. I feel like I am going to explode.' Riki vented his frustration in the only way he knew how; anger.

'What would you do if I let you out? Run to your old home again. To your old pairing partner.' Red, hot jealousy spiked through the body in front of him. Ion could feel it seeping into his skin.

'At least I would be free.' Riki said without fear.

Suddenly warm, satin lips descended on his own. Instinct took over. Riki fought against the strong rock-solid body that had him trapped. But it was like pushing at hard granite. He tried to escape the ravishing mouth on his own but bands of pure steel prevented him from moving an inch. The man's lips were relentless in their feverous pursuit for Riki's submission. Nothing less would do then to hear the soft moans of Riki's yielding to his power. Anger suddenly turned into a greedy lust and Riki responded with as much sexual passion then his partner. They battled for dominance. The mysterious man growling as Riki bit his lip. Ion could taste blood on his tongue. The man pulled back. His breathing heavy and laden with sexual tension.

'I see my pet still has some spirit left. Let's see if I can put that to good use. Shall we.'

'You're a fucking Sadist.'

Ion felt his body being pulled back and the sights and sounds gradually disappearing before he closed his eyes and opened them to find himself back in his own body, sitting in his office with Riki laying before him on the gurney. His eyes were closed and seemed to be asleep. Ion felt a little dizzy as it always happens when he penetrates a mind do deeply. He rubbed his eyes tiredly. Ion sighed and stood up, over Riki and bent his head.

'Time to wake up, Riki. Open your eyes.'

The mongrel groaned and eyelids slowly opened to reveal dull, unfocused onyx orbs. They darted around before stopping on him. 'I'm back.' Riki said tiredly.

'Yes. You did very well.' Ion pulled away.

'Did you find out anything'? Riki asked and sat up and touched his forehead. 'Ah, it feels like someone has hit me over the head with a mallet repeatedly.' Ion chuckled and handed Riki his shirt and jacket.

'It will pass. I might have gone a bit too deeply this time but I…' Ion was cut off when his telecom blared through the room. Ion sighed and whatever he had to reveal had to wait as he walked over and pressed the green answer button.

'Yes.'

Noel's distraught face appeared on screen.

'Master Ion…I'm so glad… I managed to get you' Noel was panting heavily, unable to catch his breath. Though seemingly happy to hear his Blondie Master's voice.

Ion became instantly alarmed. 'Noel. Noel. Calm down. You're hyperventilating. What's wrong?' Ion tried to sooth his distraught furniture.

'Miss Matsuri…Baby coming…went to the medical wing but power went out. They didn't make it…Might be stuck in the elevator.'

'What. How long ago.' Ion burst out.

'Twenty, maybe thirty minutes ago. I have been trying to reach you but the power outage keeps cutting me off. I am here with Maddy.'

'Ion. What's wrong?' Riki slipped on his jacket.

'We have to leave now. Aya is in labour and the power is out all over Eos. They might be stuck in one of the elevators.' Ion looked back at the screen. 'We'll be right there Noel. Hopefully were not too late.'

….

'Hold on Aya. We will be out of here soon.' Heath tried to console Aya who was huddle against his chest. He rubbed her back as she breathed. Her moans were becoming more painful filled. Heath was starting to get very worried.

'I got it!' Seiren yelled out suddenly and reached into his pocket. 'I can't believe I forgot I had them. I always carry them around with me.'

'What.' Heath asked and raised an eyebrow.

He pulled out a phone and a small wallet. 'These.'

'You won't get any reception in here. The walls are too thick.' Mikhale stated and wiped sweat from his brow. The elite Blondie didn't look so elite anymore. The heat inside the cart had forced the Blondies to remove their jackets and loosen their shirts. Creamy, unblemished skin was revealed underneath all that cloth. Heath could not stop glancing at Gideon's smooth chest. It was all silky skin over tight muscles. He felt his insides heat up and he looked away.

Seiren smirked. 'You'll of little faith, my Amoian friend. You underestimate my abilities.' The Amorian opened the wallet and five compartments tumbled out, stowing various tools. Pliers. Screwdrivers. Wiring clips. 'With these tools and my phone I can use the wiring in the elevator's phone system to connect to my own phone and call Ion.'

'Will it work?' Gideon raised a skeptical eyebrow.

'If I do it right, then yes. I have a very good knowledge of how wiring works. Maybe when we get out of here, I might teach your technicians a thing or two.'

'And you have just thought of this now.' Heath said.

'Hey. With all the commotion I forgot. '

'You forgot.'

'Well it's not every day you find yourself stuck in an elevator with a pregnant woman and two Amoian Blondies now do you. So excuse me if I was overwhelmed.' Seiren bit back sarcastically and stood up. He went over to the phone box and pulled. It was stuck on tight.

'Ah, a little help would be nice. Would one of you blonde gentlemen like to give me a hand? I don't seem to have the strength.' Seiren asked. Mikhale sighed and stood up. He rolled up his sleeves, as if he was about to complete a big task and pulled off the phone box cover with a single tug.

Seiren's mouth dropped. 'Wow. What kind of juice have you been drinking? I should start eating my vegetables.' Mikhale grunted uncharacteristically and stepped out of the way. Seiren took out the wires in the elevator phone and looked at them carefully. He found the two main red and blue wires and clamped them together using a wiring clip. He turned over his phone and with a screwdriver, took off the back. He took the microchip out and replaced it with the clip.

'Ok people. Let's pray.'

Seiren dialled Ion's number. The dial tone rang around them. It kept ringing until it was picked up and Ion's panic filled voice field the elevator.

'Seiren.'

'Yeah.'

'Oh, thank Jupiter above. You managed to get through. Is Aya ok.'

'Ion.' Aya called out.

'No, her water has broken and she is in pain.' Seiren checked Aya over.

'As I feared. Thank god that it will be a little while before she delivers. I was so worried.'

'Answer your damn phone next time then you ass. If you had, us, and the Blondies here might not be in this mess.' Heath yelled back.

'Blondies'?

'Yes, Mikhale and I are trapped here as well. Have you fixed the situation, Sir Cassis?' Gideon asked.

'Get out of town. You two are there as well. ''There was a pause before Ion's laughter burst through the phone speakers. The occupants of the elevator looked at one another. Heath made circles around his ear 'I think his lost it. The fumes have finally got to him.'

'Pry tell Cassis, what is so funny.' Mikhale asked.

'Forgive me Sir Train, Sir Lagot. I did not mean to laugh. It's not funny. Well you got to admit…it is pretty funny.' Ion chuckled a little. 'But I'm afraid you're in a bit of a pickle at the moment.'

'How so.'

'Well I am standing outside Eos at this very moment, I can't get in as the power out has triggered the emergency doors to come down and seal the entrance. Technicians are working on it as we speak. But never fear, I know a little trap door that will gain me entrance inside. I will go to the main security station and talk you through everything from there.' Ion sounded like he was running.

'What do you mean 'talk us through it' exactly?' Gideon didn't like the sound of that.

'Well gentlemen I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you are going to have to deliver the baby yourselves.' Ion paused. 'Inside the elevator.'

To be continued.

Well how did you like that? I did a bit of research about deep sleep techniques and hypnagogic state is one of them. It's a term to describe the drowsy period between wakefulness and sleep, during which fantasies and hallucinations often occur. I have also done some research on child birth and labour but that will be revealed in the next chapter. Stay tuned for what happens next.