Here is my last chapter. It was fun to right. Please review. I do so enjoy your reviews.
-Daddy! Are you ok? Asked the little girl, concerned for her father.
Xanxus shifted in his seat and looked at the little girl with wide eyes. She walked slowly to him and climbed onto his lap and placed her hand on his heart. Her ring glowed blue and a warm and peaceful feeling ran through him. She obviously was a rain guardian like her mother; as she helped calm the raging elements in her father.
-Hum… Sure… Just a bit out of it..! said Xanxus as he breathed in and out slowly. Hum… Just out of curiosity… How old are you?
-I'm ten years old today. It's my birthday. Are you feeling better? She asked as she dimmed down the glow of her ring.
-Much better now. Thank you. So… Wow… Happy birthday! I can't… believe you are… you are here! My little princess… said Xanxus as he took his daughter in his arms.
Bianca held her father firmly in her arms and kissed his cheek. Xanxus laughed softly and hugged her closely to his heart. Bianca was small and frail; however she was far stronger and tougher than she looked. Xanxus looked around and saw the mountain of gifts and the five story-high cake with blue, silver and black colours (not really the colours for a little girl; however it must have been the little girl's choice).
Out of nowhere, a loud cry of happiness rang through the air. A little boy with spiky white hair, much like his; vivid red eyes, wide as tennis balls; small height and a wide grin similar to Squalo's. He was wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt, short pants with black sneakers. He wore an orange tie which showed his flame.
-Dad! Bianca! I lost a tooth..! Look! Said the little boy as he showed his tooth and the hole in his teeth.
-That's great! Put it under your pillow and the ToothFairy will come tonight. Said Xanxus as he took his son on his lap.
-Bianca! Juliano! VOI! Where are you? Roared a very familiar voice.
-Over here, mommy! Yelled the boy who obviously had his mother's loud voice and tendency to yell.
-What are the… Xanxus? You were hit by the cow kid's bazooka ten years ago, right? Asked Squalo as he entered the room and saw his two children with their father.
Xanxus nodded and smiled down at his two children. The Flame of Wrath holder looked down at the two little miracles on his laps. They were beautiful and the man held so much pride and love for these two little kids he had yet to meet. Ten years later and Squalo was still with him; his daughter and his son obviously loved him as they disputed his attention… Maybe, just maybe, he wasn't going to be a terrible father, after all.
-Sweeties, this Daddy has to go soon; you need to get off of him. Don't worry, Daddy will come back! You know Juliano, Anthonio and Laurenzo are playing some soccer in the yard. Why don't you go and play with them? Proposed Squalo with a gentle smile to his son who beamed at the idea of dirtying his suit (he was a little boy, after all).
Jumping from his father's laps, Juliano ran like lightning to the yard, nearly causing an expensive vase from crashing to the floor. Bianca sighed and left her father's arms as she ran after her brother to make sure he didn't cause more destruction than he already did. Xanxus smiled at his daughter's responsibility and his son's energy and craziness. Squalo sat on his lover's lap and kissed him on his head.
-Xanxus, you have nothing to worry about. You are an amazing father to your children and a perfect husband! Don't let your fears take over; you never disappointed anyone. Whispered Squalo as he placed a kiss on his lover's forehead.
Slowly and surely, the pink smoke that told him that Xanxus's time was up appeared. The smoke enveloped him and transported him back to his time period. This time, the trip was far less stressful. The man's thoughts were not plagued with doubts and fear; the spinning was not as fast or as sickening; and he was looking forward to what was coming ahead. Before he knew it, he was back into his seat in his own time. Xanxus got up and ran to his pregnant lover.
In the infirmary…
Squalo was terrified; he never felt so much pain in his entire life. He was trained to receive bullets, cuts from swords and torture, but this… This was the worst thing he ever felt; he felt pain in his abdomen, pain in his back, pain in his mind as the knowledge of a child coming to this world was being plastered right in his sight, and pain in his heart… What if he couldn't bring his daughter to the world? What if there were complications and one of them died? What if his daughter died before she even had a chance to live? What if HE died before ever holding her in his arms? Damn it! This was too much for him!
-Breath in slowly, sweetheart! I'm right here by your side. Don't worry about anything! Said Xanxus kindly to his ear.
-Xan… Xanxus… You're here..! Thank god! Cried Squalo, relieved that his lover get over his shock and be by his side.
-Obviously! Did you really think I wouldn't be there for you? I will be the first man who will take our little princess in his arms. Said the gunman confidently.
The doctor administered the anesthetic and prepared himself and Squalo for the caesarian cut. No longer than three minutes later, the doctor made the first cut; Squalo never felt a thing. Xanxus made sure to keep Squalo's mind away from the procedure going on; which deeply touched the pregnant man.
A sharp and loud cry caught the attention of the two lovers; the doctor raised a goowy and bloody mess crying on top of her lung as she was desperate for her mother's comfort. The doctor handed a pair of scissors to the proud father who took them with shaking hands; Xanxus nervously cut the umbilical cord and moved out of the way as a nurse came to take care of Bianca.
While the baby was cleaned and checked to make sure that it could see and hear just fine, the doctor patch Squalo up and left the two proud parents with their newborn baby.
-My… God..! She's perfect..! cried Squalo as he held his daughter in his arms. I can't believe it…
-I know… Bianca Varia. She perfect in every way; she would have never been this perfect if she had been born from someone else. I love you. Whispered Xanxus as a tear fell down his eye.
Squalo kissed his daughter's little head; Xanxus held his lover in his arms. Both protecting their most precious treasure; their little baby girl was gently snoozing in her mother's arms and wiggled her tiny baby hands to grab anything she could. Xanxus gave her his little finger; she grabbed her father's finger tightly and moaned sweetly with joy.
After a while and after Squalo was brought into the nursery, Xanxus permitted the rest of the party to enter in small groups to visit the mother and the baby. They had to enter the room calmly and be as gentle as possible to see the baby. The first people were the Ninth and the rest of the Varia team member; the Ninth gave a small smile to his adoptive son and handed him a cigar; Lussuria and Levi awed in adoration; while Belphegor and Fran placed pink balloons all over the room.
The second group was the Vongola brats who enjoyed the lovely sight. Hibari lovely rubbed his lover's belly with tenderness; Yamamoto had teary eyes at the thought of having his own child. All made sure not to tire the new mother; they gave them as much space as possible.
Finally, Dino, Bianci and Marina came in. Dino and Bianci had instant love for the little girl. Marina had the privilege to hold the baby in her arms; something the new parents were too nervous to do for anyone. It was a mark of true respect and trust; it showed what the couple thought of the woman and showed that she was worthy of being their daughter's godmother.
-Xanxus, you'll have to sharpen your shooting skills if you want to protect your baby girl from all the mean and nasty boys! Teased Marina as she sends a smug smile to the new father.
-Don't worry, no boys will ever get anywhere near my baby girl. I'll make sure of it and her brother will as well! Replied Xanxus with confidence as he took his daughter back in his arms.
-Another one? Are you sure about it? You just had one! Said Marina, surprised
-Maybe in two years, but yes! Now that I have a little girl, why not try for a boy? Said Xanxus with a smile as he looked at his lover.
Squalo agreed with a large smile; the idea of having a second child was somewhat tempting. The first pregnancy hadn't been as much of a nightmare as he had believed at first; he wouldn't mind having another child. However, they would have to wait for a year or two; they would have enough work as it is with just this one baby.
Hearing his daughter cry for him, Squalo extended his arms in a silent request to his lover to give him their baby. After making sure that her head was well supported, Squalo took the bottle Marina was handing to him and fed his little girl. The god-parents left the nursery and the newly parents with their child.
As Squalo was recuperating from the operation, Xanxus placed his daughter in her crib and passed through the patio glass doors. He took out the cigar the Ninth had given him; however he could not, for the life of him, find a lighter.
-Here! Said the Ninth as he appeared out of nowhere with exactly what his adoptive son needed.
-Thanks. Said Xanxus as he bent over to light up his cigar. Who would have thought a year ago I would be a father today? To think, on Valentine's day I found out my lover was pregnant… Damn! It's almost surreal!
-Having children is the most precious thing the heavens can give you! Said the old man with a warm smile on his face.
The two men stayed on the patio; taking in the fresh air of October and discussing of the future ahead of them.
In the future…
-Squalo, where are the kids? Asked Xanxus as he looked around with a large gift with blue paper wrap.
-Well, Juliano is out playing with Anthonio and Laurenzio; while Bianca is in the living room watching cartoons with Rebecca Cavalone, not the Vongola one. Answered Squalo as he walked towards his lover. Which is a good thing, you know! I've wanted to tell you something special for the pass week… I'm pregnant. We're going to have another baby.
-Are… Are you… serious..? This is wonderful news! I just hope Levi and Belphegor won't have kids at the same time as us. The Varia really had it rough when Fran, Lussuria and you got pregnant at the same time. Said Xanxus as he shivered at the memory.
Squalo wrapped his arms around his lover's neck and kissed him deeply and with all the affection he felt for the man of his life. The two held each other in a tight embrace; their children ran to them hugging them in their small arms. They jumped out of joy at the news of having another brother or sister. If this wasn't chaotic enough, Lussuria and Levi ran into the room, overjoyed at the news of them having another baby. This great news and congratulations were soon followed by Belphegor and Fran's announcement that they too were going to having another child.
Xanxus sighed in defeat. This was going to be a very, very long nine months! On the good side, he had to admit the future of the Varia was promising. If Bianca's shooting talents, Juliano's swordsmanship, Laurenzo's knife throwing abilities, and Anthonio hand-to-hand combat skills proved anything; it was that the next Varia generation was going to be the nightmare of many, many people. And all it took was for Squalo to be bored that faithful day, ten years ago…