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Chapter 11:
(Marina POV)
I woke up with a bright light in my eyes and noises around me. The first person I saw (and recognized) was Ash, followed by my family. Lilly seems to have said something and everyone rushed over to me, Ash just turned to meet my eyes and squeeze my hand. He stared talking but I couldn't hear anything I just looked at him confused. Sound finally came through.
"Ina we've been so worried, you've been out for almost 2 weeks. At first we thought you lost the baby, but you guys are fine. Bridget's in prison, she tried killing you in your sleep, our dog stopped her." I looked up, dog?
"What dog?" I asked. He chuckled, I've missed that.
"I got us a German Shepard from Germany." I smiled. I always had wanted one, and he knew it.
"Can I see it?" I asked my voice croaky. He passed me a glass of water, and turned away to pick up a little puppy. He placed her in my lap, and she started licking my stomach. I giggled, she was so cute. I kissed Ash and stood up. He put his arm around me to support me.
"Thank you Ash, for everything. You are perfect." I stood on my toes to kiss him; he got the idea and picked me up for better support. Someone coughed; I looked up to see Aunt Lissa standing there.
"Mari I see your better." She said. I nodded.
"Yes thank you Aunt Lissa." I said.
"Well now for bad news, many people don't like the trouble you've caused, or the fact you're getting married to a dhampir and are pregnant." Aunt Lissa could be blunt. Ash was about to open his mouth but I interrupted him.
"I'm sure they don't Aunt Liss, but my mom was exactly like me; except my father was 7 years older. Does everything bother you? Are you disappointed in me?" I asked. She looked shocked.
"Of course I'm not disappointed, I'm furious with those people. You protected you Moroi several times, and were injured might I add. You saved your school, and just survived two attacks on your life. If anything I should put those people in jail for disrespecting you, your father, mother, and even Ash's names." Oh man she was mad.
"Aunt Lissa thank you, but calm down you don't want the darkness to hurt little Arianna." She was pregnant and the darkness was not good for her. She settled down and said sorry before excusing herself to find Uncle Christian.
"Let's go home Ash please?" I asked. He asked the passing nurse if I could go home. She said I could and gave me some prenatal vitamins to take. Ash carried me to the car buckled me up, and drove us home. When we got home the house was lit up with Christmas decorations. Ash came over to my side and helped me out while carrying my bag. He carried me to the front door, before setting me down gently to unlock the door.
"Merry Christmas Marina!" Everyone jumped up from their hiding places as Ash and I turned on the lights. I laughed.
"Guys Christmas is still like 3 weeks away." They looked confused.
"Ina, sweetheart, you've been unconscious for two weeks, its Christmas Eve." Ash said putting his arms around me. I looked at my stomach, and gasped. It was bigger, Ash smiled sadly. He knew how I felt, knowing I missed those days to watch our child grow inside me. A tear fell down my cheek; I ran upstairs not wanting anyone to see me cry. I heard Ash and my mom call for me before I slammed the door shut. I lied on the bed, and cried.
A few minutes later the balcony door opened, and my father came in. He sat on the bed and gently wrapped his arms around me. I cried into his chest, and waited for the sobs to stop. After an hour or so, I stopped and my dad held me at arm's length so he could see me.
"Marine," he started, "I am so proud of you and who you've become. Your 18 and you've been through so much. You're going to be a mother, you're guarding your best friend, you found Ash, and you've become who I always knew you to be. I'm not gonna say I know how it feels to be you right know, I don't, but I do know that right now you have a man who cares about you worried sick. Now smile, dry up your tears, I thought you would feel this way so did Ash. So we recorded the past two weeks on a video camera that we're gonna make your baby diary. I did that to your mom with you." I smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Thank you baba, you always know how to make it better." He leaned down and kissed my forehead.
"Any time my baby girls," he paused, "just don't forget me and grow up please."
"Never daddy, I'll always be your little girl. By the way how did you get in here?" I asked.
"I climbed the wall…." He trailed off. I laughed and kissed his cheek again.
"I love you daddy." I said.
"I love you more sweetheart." He said. He helped me up, and unlocked the door. Ash was right outside the door slumped against the wall sleeping. My dad let go of my hand, and walked down the stairs. I sat down quietly beside Ash and put my head in his lap. He stirred slightly and put his arms around my stomach. I smiled and closed my eyes, happy.
(Ash's POV)
I woke up with Ina in my arm, that's the best feeling in the world to me.