One month later...

She had waited. Waited for some sort of transmission to her personally, an outrage from anyone; her father, brothers, even stepmother but nothing came.

Minako hated waiting, especially when it came to knowing how her family felt about her baby. She rewatched the latest clip with only two photos showing Three and Minako embracing in a public area. Her heart still skipped a beat when she saw how happy they both looked from the pictures, despite the media, she couldn't deny her giddiness at them being a small family.

Fortunately, she wasn't the only one. Talk shows were now seeing the same expression and even fighting about how Three and Minako should be together despite status quos. No matter where they go now, looks are occasionally given whenever they were together. Thanks to Six still having a transmission undercover comm, they were able to locate when the Galactic Authority were the least around in case they wanted to take Three into custody and Minako back to her home planet.

"You wanted to speak with me?"

Minako blinked and turned to see the Android behind her, "Yes, I have a favor to ask of you"

"Are you alright?" the Android asked, "Are you feeling any heartburn, dizziness, constipation? Because those are considered normal for a woman in her fifth month but I will be happy to relieve you of your stress as best I can"

Minako smiled, feeling touched that the Android always thinks about the baby first, "No, actually… I wanted to see if you can send a transmission out to Chang'e"

"You want to talk to your parents?" the Android asked, "Why? Your father sounded pretty hateful with his last conversation with Two"

"Exactly" Minako said, "If there's anyone he should be mad at, it's me. I made the choice to fall for Three, to sleep with him, and continue our relationship and yet he has said nothing to me. I deserve to know why"

The Android paused for a moment, "Are you sure?"

"I'm going to start a family whether he likes it or not" Minako placed her hand on her stomach, "I deserve to know why he is being silent with me"

"If you insist" the Android said.

"But, can you stay here?" Minako asked, "I don't want to be left alone"

The Android seemed to like this better as she turned and closed her eyes, the screen to her computer sent a dial tone. Minako breathed out as she felt her shortness of breath kicking in. She sat down and rubbed her stomach, hoping that this will be quick so that Three won't return from his job in the middle of their conversation. She knew that he would want to be here but Minako wanted to talk to her father alone, he at least owed her that.

Suddenly, the screen flashed to the office as her father appeared on screen. He looked just as stern as ever but didn't even hide his disgust as he took in his daughter in her second trimester. She then became aware that not only as she pregnant but she also cut her hair and had it curled, completely against their traditions as she self-consciously touched her hair.

"Hello, Father" Minako greeted.

"What is the meaning of this?" her father said in between his teeth.

"You have not once spoken to me since you found out I was pregnant" Minako said, "I thought you would have wanted to speak with me"

"I don't"

"Then I deserve to know why" Minako said, trying to hide the fact that knowing her father didn't want to speak with her hurt her deeply.

"You want the Emperor of Chang'e to explain himself?" he challenged her.

"Yes" Minako said, "Because I deserve to know why… your daughter wants to know why"

His mouth formed and even from on the Raza, Minako was scared that he might hit her before he said, "You have broken nearly every vow our family has cherished! I sent you on that ship to be safe from your betrothed, not to be impregnated by another man! And not just any man, a criminal! Marcus Boone… that name makes me sick and he will be killed on sight if he ever steps foot on my planet again! I should have that man arrested and publicly executed-"

"That man is the father of my child and you will do no such thing!" Minako shouted, stunning her father at the sound of her anger, "I love him, father, and I know that is nothing you value. I've done everything for Chang'e and was willing to throw away my idea of love for the sake of my planet. I wish there was a better way of telling you this and I wish you didn't find out the way you did-"

"So tell me Princess of Chang'e" her father taunted, "How were you planning on telling me? When a baby was in your arms after I brought you back?"

Minako hesitated, "I do not know to be honest. Everything was so sudden and I know this was against our traditions"

He stared at her long and hard before he said, "You are no daughter of mine"

Minako opened her mouth to say something but the screen cut to black, leaving her staring at her own face as it blurred. She cupped her face and quietly started to sob as she felt awkward arms run around her as the Android held her. Minako leaned into the stiff body as a tissue was placed between her hands.

She sniffed and wiped her face, her father's last words sinking in deeper and deeper into her core. Minako had been officially disowned by her father.

She knew that it could've been a possibility but never thought he would actually do it.

"I am sorry about what he said" the Android said, "He sounded very… cruel"

"He's never been the type to show positive emotions" Minako sniffed, "Only on rare occasions"

"Does not sound like a true father to me" she answered honestly.

"That's it, I guess" Minako sniffed, "He's actually done it"

"What do you think he will do now?" the Android asked.

"Forget about me" she answered honestly, "Never speak of my name again, have my stuff and images thrown out. Probably even ban people from saying my name in the halls of his kingdom"

"What about the alliance with Zairon?" the Android asked.

"Who knows" Minako shrugged, "Who cares"

"I know it might seem strange but, he wasn't your only family member" the Android said, "It does not have to be by blood"

"I know" Minako sighed.

"We're your family, Minako" the Android said, "We would never think about throwing you and Three out"

Minako laughed, "Thank you, Android"

Even though it still upset her, the Android was right, he wasn't a true family member.

A family member wouldn't disown you because of a series of mistakes. He would've stayed by her side no matter what happens.

Something that the crew of the Raza had done, no one has reprimended Three or Minako for the thing they have done. She even waited for at least the Android to say something but nothing came, it actually happened the opposite way. The crew started to accomodate for the small family living on their ship and even seemed all genuinely excited.

Minako moved away and looked to the Android as she gave her an awkward smile. She couldn't help but giggle at the cyborg and looked back to the screen. She can see her growing belly as the Android touched her stomach, recently saying she can detect a heartbeat. Minako turned back and looked at her friend who was amazed by the idea of a life growing inside of a life.

"No more tears" the Android said.

Minako smiled, "No more tears"