Alright! I'm back into writing now! ;D I'll be into the right flow of writing a chapter per day! Yay! And wow, can't believe how far I've come! (and now, thinking of that song: How far we've come xD ). Enjoy! 8 pages for this chapter!
After a few weeks since the reunion party, Vlad and I spent time on inventing something for someone who will soon hate ghosts. I hated to put her into this loop, but I wouldn't be this strong without her involved. She has taught me teamwork and the value of it. I don't think I'd ever tell her my secret, not the way she hates ghosts.
Of course, I found Cujo and he loved me already. It made sense how cute he was and I noticed his collar. Wow…I never noticed that before. So, I took him to Amity Park while Vlad worked on the finishing touch on the invention for Valerie.
I had to keep invisible while holding Cujo in my arms. He slept in my arms the entire time and I wondered if that's his way of falling asleep. He's cute, but dangerous at times. I saw my younger me dealing with Dash and his bully-ness. My eyes rolled and couldn't believe the jerks.
No…I wasn't here to take care of Dash and all of that. I woke Cujo up and let him greet the younger me. That's when the ghost scent took off and I flew away immediately before getting anywhere involved. It wasn't easy getting to Amity Park to Wisconsin, but it was totally worth it. Luckily for me, my flying has increased tenfold over the years and it's been quite a long time I flew this much. Vlad hardly cares much for flying, but there were times he'll consider romantic times for the both of us. It's nice when he appreciate the little things in life, even if we'll never feel alive as a complete whole.
Once I got to our room, I found him sleeping and wiped out from all day. I chuckled and shook my head. I knew he's been tired for quite a while, but not this much. I kissed his forehead and my fingers dug into his soft silver hair.
"Hey sleepy head, wake up." I kissed his forehead again.
Vlad groaned and struggled to sleep in, but gave in eventually. He pouted at me for ruining his nap time or something.
"Must you wake me up in a good dream?"
I chuckled, "Oh? What were you dreaming of?"
"Us having a family of our own." Vlad daydreamed to such idea.
Unfortunately, I knew that much and shook my head.
"I am not ready to carry one yet."
Vlad blinked, "Carry one? It's impossible since you aren't a female…right?"
I gulped and I sat down on the bed with him, "I'm a male that's for sure, but after doing some a few conclusions. It's really possible for me to become pregnant. That's why I'm not ready to have sex and…sort of weird to tell my parents they already have grandkid or grandkids before they even find out this whole time traveling thing and I'm half ghost and they're going to be mad and I don't want them to-"
Vlad covered my mouth, but he was happy to hear it anyway. He pulled me into his arms and dragged me closer.
"Is that all? Why didn't you say so, Daniel?" His smile grew more, "I would have understood better, oh, Daniel! Now this excites me even more!"
I blinked and couldn't believe this Vlad here was more eager. I shuttered and pulled his hand away and held his hand in both of my hands. It surprising to know, but something was good to know.
"Y-you're not mad?" Honestly, that's what I ever expected from him.
Vlad sighed, "No, you just given me a dream that's possible for us, oh, Daniel. Now, I look forward to our wedding in three years from now."
Vlad wasn't upset about the whole I ruined his good dream nap, but he was happier about my confession and he understood now.
"Damn, I should have told you from the start." My eyes rolled, couldn't believe it.
Vlad chuckled and drew me into his arms more than usual. Our heads rest against each other in comfort. I chuckled awkwardly since I was going to ruin this moment.
"Um, you sorta got to drop that equipment to Valerie soon, Vlad."
Vlad grinned, "I suppose you're right, can't have anything changing. I want us to discuss this…male pregnancy."
I agreed with him, but I hurried out of his arms and hopped into the shower. While I was in there, Vlad went ghost which caused my ghost scent to kick off, and he teleported once I no longer feel his core. It meant he was focusing on what he's supposed to do.
Last week, I wanted to tell him and all, but I was scared he'd hate me for all of this or something much worse. I didn't need all of that and it's too much to deal with bitter Vlad. Lately, he's serious about his emotions on everything he does…until he comes home alone to me. Then, it's happy Vlad and such.
Of course, there were times when work becomes complicated for him and he takes it out on anyone, including me. Sometimes, I'd have to snap at him until he cools down or realizes what's going on there. It's how our relationship was.
"Hm, I wonder why Vlad isn't back home yet. He's not staying out long and he can teleport up to ten times a day…" I was dried up and in my pajamas.
I headed out of the bathroom and found myself so alone in the bedroom. Vlad was not even in the room, not even the feeling of him, and that wasn't good. I picked up my cell phone and dialed his number one speed dial. The phone was pressed against my ear and waited for his voice to answer.
"Hello Daniel," He answered.
"Hey Vlad, why aren't you home yet?"
He chuckled, "Shopping, why? Are you finished with shower?"
My eyes rolled, "Yes, and in pajamas too. You've been gone for so long. What could you be possibly shopping now?"
"You'll see, I shall be home in ten minutes top." That bought up a promising sound through him.
I sighed, "Alright, ten minutes top. I want you in your pajamas too. I want some snuggling time."
"And I want some conversation too."
"Deal, get your damn ass here soon, fruitloop."
"Will be bringing it soon." Vlad sung quietly.
I hummed playfully and we both hung up. I joined myself on the bed on my side of the bed and thought about Vlad's reaction of finding out my chances of being pregnant like any other women, but this might be weirder than others.
The time felt so close, I wanted to hurry up already, and hoped it's almost over to hide from everyone. No one would notice much change in me. I was always fighting ghosts every day, but what can I do? It's nice to fight ghosts again, but it's not always an everyday thing. It's when Skulker was in the mood to hunt me – either of me that was – or some ghosts that wanted to strike out their revenge for whatever nonsense.
All of a sudden, the room was hotter again and my head directed onto my right to see Vlad with a bag of something from his shopping. I peeked over and checked to see what it was in it.
Vlad chuckled, "I got us something ahead of time in case of anything in the future."
One of my eyebrows went up, "Uh, what is it, Vlad?"
Vlad placed a finger onto his lips and went into the bathroom. He was doing something, but I wasn't too sure what he's up to now. About a minute, he came out in his usual pajamas of dark red. Still, he was carrying that shopping bag and I was too curious what he was up to. He joined up on the bed and took his right side of the bed and handed me the bag he bought.
"Go ahead and look," He smiled.
I shrugged and checked through the bag. I pulled this soft material and Vlad started to wrap his arms around me. I was reading what this shirt has to say and my jaw dropped.
"A Mom to be maturity shirt? You're kidding, right?"
Vlad chuckled at my reaction, "You'll need it in a few years if we plan on having kids of our own someday. I thought this would be a reminder for us."
"But it's a woman maturity shirt, Vlad!" I groaned and buried the shirt into my face.
"So?"
I whipped off the shirt and looked at him shockingly, "I'm not going to be called mom here! And I won't dress up like one either."
Vlad laughed at me, "Oh, Daniel, all of the shirts say that. I couldn't find something without it. However, you are going to be a mother to our children. Wouldn't it be more recognizing who gave love to bring them here?"
I glared, "Or I could get you pregnant, Vlad. Just good luck explaining to the world why the hell you're fat or hiding your pregnancy."
Vlad chuckled, "Oh, I won't be the mother here. You are since you brought it up."
My eyes rolled. I can't believe we're actually having a conversation about who'd be pregnant since we're both ghosts. I remembered Box Lunch and how creepy relationships were. I even found myself coming across to gay ghosts like Nocturne and how he was totally into this ghost who has the power of cosmic ability. That ghost was known Uni since he's part of the universe's power. One thing for sure, he knew how to balance out well with Nocturne and everything. I remember after seeing them together for a year, Nocturne suddenly became pregnant under Uni's influence. I was invited to see their "child" or new born and I thought it was a little strange. I can remember that day…
A crying ghost baby in Nocturne's arms had a mix of the stars and swirling galaxy like the parents have. This baby was so much like Nocturne and Uni. Uni was like a Milky Way in a human shape, he wore a purple oval gemstone necklace around his neck and had a belt that traveled a pattern curve with several purple oval gemstones on it, the belt held his silky pants up, and modern geta…or flat wooden shoes Japanese wears back then…or still continues to wear traditionally. They just had their baby and everyone gathered happily to greet a newborn as well a new ghost into the ghost zone. Everyone was like a family, but I was uncertain about it all.
"This is strange." I commented quietly.
A soft hummed, "Child, it's the ghost zone." Lunch Lady commented, "Don't you know it's normal to meet up once the baby is born?"
I blinked and looked up at her on my left side, "Well, for the baby I find okay. It's just both of them are…well, guys. How can two guys have a baby?" I scratched my head, "Isn't it a little strange?"
Lunch Lady chuckled in my most naïve moment, "Oh, no. It's quite common for male to be pregnant like women."
I stared at her shockingly, "…how?"
Lunch Lady hummed, "You are aware we are energy, right child?"
I nodded, "Yeah, but how does that…" I couldn't exactly finish my question, but she knew what I meant.
She smiled, "Our body relies on energy, if we match or found each other's soul mate. Our energy combines together to create a child inside either a male or a female. Our body will know what to do in order to bring this child to life…or spiritual or ghostly life, in a sense. Even in human's world, the child is start out as a spirit or ghost first before they become completely a real human like their parents." She explained.
I nodded, "So in another word, it's natural?"
"Yes, dearie. Why? Do you think you're carrying one?"
I blushed furious and shocked to even hear that, "…no. I haven't…er, I mean…"
"I know a ghost that likes you and probably both of you can have child of your own." She smiled, "It would bring good peace for everyone." She laughed joyfully.
Me with a ghost and having a baby with a ghost? Yeah right, my parents wouldn't even love a kid that's half ghost…or would it be two third ghost? I decided to not find out what ghost she had in mind, but why bother?
It was strange to find out that day, but I believed Lunch Lady knew who's the right match and it was Vlad all that time. …or could she have meant someone else? I mentally shrugged it off and focused on this situation with Vlad.
"Right. Listen," I sighed, "I feel the need for a vacation for a couple of months."
Vlad grinned, "I'll arrange us a trip to Italy then-"
My head shook, "-No. I mean, just me."
He frowned, "Daniel, why am I not in it with you?"
I bit my lip, "All this ghost scent going off more than usual and it's driving me nut. I can't always fight ghosts outside of this mansion or fourteen years old me is going to figure out there's another Danny. He'll start thinking something is up or confused and-and-and I-I-I-I can't take th-this-"
Vlad tighten his hugs on me, "I understand. I'll come to the last week of the vacation of yours so I can have mine with you later, is that alright?"
I nodded, "Yes, just need one so badly. I mean, sure, I got fired and lately, I know something will come…I can't believe all my life it's going to happen soon."
Vlad blinked confusingly, "What is, Daniel?"
My head shook, I couldn't really talk about it, and not after several years of my life. It seems silly, but there's something I never really discovered about. The truth that remained has hidden and things that never happened. It's strange how everything impacted my life completely and how the evil me was cruel. I was never going to let that happen…never in my life time. It meant it was going to happen soon…the nightmares and everything. I would disappear from that specific day, but Vlad never caught on…or has he? Or will he learns?
I never told anyone. I never told Jazz nor Vlad. No one was ever to know but Clockwork and myself. It's crazy, but it's something no one deserves to know and it wasn't worth it.
"C-can we go to sleep? Please?" I begged, hoping I won't have to go so low just to avoid the subject alone.
Vlad sighed and nodded, "Sure, little badger." He said.
Vlad has gotten used to call me little badger since he met the younger me, but I wanted to hear it through him alone. I knew he got that nickname through our college and it was obvious. We ended up snuggling up in our sleep and took comfort for the night.
… … …
Vlad arranged the Italy trip for me and had everything paid ahead of time. He has given me his credit for anything I wanted to buy and left me a billion dollar in this account, both saving and checking account. Also, gave me a newer phone with more benefits. So, I was glad to know I had something to rely on while I'm taking a break from this whole "ghost" stuff. Truly, there was more to it besides handling ghosts. It meant avoiding the fourteen years old boy from seeing me.
Vlad told me that he'll go by the flow to what he needed to do and took care of what he needed to do. I was about to hop onto the private plane he got me, but he grabbed my wrists as he smiled me.
"Please think about our future. I want you as a mother for our children someday." Vlad talked quietly.
I gave a slight grinned, "I'll think about it, I promise."
He patted my cheek, "Thank you."
I nodded and he let me go. We couldn't really kiss in public or it wouldn't look so good either with the media or the entire Fenton people we know on this very planet. I joined onto the plane and took a seat to remember I was only doing it to avoid the youngest Fenton for the sake of anything really. I was just going to Italy for a simple and nice vacation. I needed it over twenty one years and I hardly left Vlad for a break of anything. He knew it's been a nonstop for either of us being together for so long. A little apart was needed more than ever, but we're still together for this long.
Here I was, flying on this private plane. Alone. Just two pilots flying the plane and not even a flight attendant. I didn't want to be bothered at all and it was better that way. It was going to take ten hours to Italy, but hopefully it'll be faster than I'd expect it to be. Even flying myself there would make me drop into the ocean. Vlad's teleportation would make him pass out for two days and back too. It wasn't worth the trip for him and it was a lot of energy for teleportation that far deep. Italy would be worth to relax. Thankfully, Vlad had me up this early to catch it and I'd plan on sleeping in the entire trip and only wake up when necessary.
It felt strange not having anyone to talk to-
A light vibration went off and I pulled it out of my pocket to answer it. I sighed and read a small text.
Are you thinking about it, Daniel? I already thought of a name for both genders. Love Vlad
I chuckled and started to text him back anyway. Thankfully, I snatched a couple of journals to write in. Vlad didn't look to see if I packed anything else, thankfully he trusted me at least.
I just got on a plane and you think I'm already thinking of it? Gee, thanks. Anyway, tell me the names. I'm curious. Love Danny
I sighed and waited a couple of seconds before sending it. Once a few seconds passed, I sent it to him. I grabbed my journal inside my bag and began to write out my thoughts about Vlad and possible future with babies we may face in the future. It'll be quite a lot to deal with that's for sure. So much more than I could imagine.
A vibration went off on my cell phone and I checked to read it.
I apologize, Daniel. You know how easily excited and impatience I am. I adore the name of Lionel and Maddie. What do you think? Have you thought of the names too?
My head shook and couldn't believe he's already thinking ahead of a family name, but especially the second names. I pressed the numbers down and placed it down to my ears. I wanted to just get this conversation out of the way. He answered it at the second ringing.
"Daniel, I thought we're just texting?"
I chuckled, "Yeah, but this is going to be a long time to do all of this. I was going to say, seriously, no daughter of mine will be name after my mom." I groaned embarrassingly.
I could sense a frown on his face, "I've always loved the name of Maddie. What's wrong with your mother's name?"
I held my breath, "Vlad, if we name our girl Maddie. I'm going to think you still have feelings for my mom and that's just creepy."
"I suppose you do get jealous easily if it was anything relating to your mother. Alright then, I agree then. I do also like Elizabeth, but please consider seeing that Maddie can be converted to Madeline and it is a beautiful name for a girl." Vlad insisted.
I stared at the counter where drinks and snacks were held, but when Vlad was talking. It was something to give me a thought about on.
"I'll think about it, but it's still going to remain the same from the way I see it."
"I understand, but you know I have no feelings for your mother."
I nodded, "I know…just…going to take some time to realize that."
"Of course, enjoy your long trip. I'm always there to talk about anything, Daniel. I mean it." Vlad reminded me.
I smiled, "I know, Vlad, I'll have my phone on me all the time and charging. You have the same advantages as mine."
"Alright, Daniel. I will see you in a couple of months."
I hummed, "You too, Vlad. Love you."
"Love you too."
We both hung up and I decided to nap on this couch seat while being buckled up. It doesn't bother me, but it comforts me knowing some safety in all of this. It was hard to believe being apart from Vlad likes this and only cell phones couldn't lessen my loneliness. I needed time to feel myself again and fix up my timeline thing…or whatever Clockwork might call it. It's a surprise to see he hasn't been around me for so long or not even checking in. Did he have that much confident in me or something?
At least going to Italy would be a total worth of vacation trip for two months would be nice to get some issues out of the way. It wasn't anything wrong, it's just something would be bothering me soon.
Next chapter, 5/15/12!
