Chris & Jade's Dojo: Downtown LA
Jade felt strange, at least that's what she told herself over and over.
She stayed at the dojo after teaching a three-hour class, instructing her advanced students the modified version of the Fan Zi fighting style while donning her MK Deception outfit but with dark yoga pants covering her legs and flats of the same color. An extensive training session left Jade exhausted for some unknown reason. Her workouts in Edenia alongside the battalion or even private sessions at home never tired the former assassin out this easily. There were numerous instances where she had to regather herself for the lack of balance and focus she's widely regarded for.
The clock inside the dojo read ten o' clock. An uncommon occurrence befell upon the City of Angels as scattered rains dampened the area, a refreshing temperature brought forth the past few days. But the tranquilizing sound of water pelting the window couldn't quell Jade's uneasiness. Chris was currently out in town getting dinner for them as their kids Jaden and Jessica were being watched by Sindel in Edenia, leaving Jade and her husband alone for some needed bonding time.
After the twins' birth, Jade worked diligently to lose her pregnancy weight. She told Chris many times despite the pain racking her body for an entire day during the labor process, it was the most gratifying experience she's ever taken part in. Giving birth to her own flesh and blood would always remain one of Jade's most satisfying accomplishments.
'I just hope Jaden and Jessica aren't giving the Queen trouble.' Jade thought to herself as she knelt on the cushioned mat to begin mediation, sitting directly in front of her trademark weapons laid out like a display with incense illuminating the space, an aroma of Jasmine filling her nose. 'Those two leave me drained more often than not, and might do the same to her if she isn't careful. Thankfully, Kenji is keeping them company along with the other children.'
A soft smile graced Jade's mouth at the mention of Kitana and Liu Kang's lone child. Kenji was born two years after the twins, the news spreading like wildfire through Edenia. There would now be an heir apparent to the Throne when Sindel eventually steps down and grants the responsibilities of ruling to her daughter and son-in-law.
Outright silence occupied the atmosphere inside the dojo, only the light pinging of raindrops against the building served as a momentary distraction. Jade's breathing leveled, her chest unmoving all the while. The years of honing her energies together into a central capacity took dedication and patience, culminating in newly acquired abilities Jade mastered within a short year. She could now phase out of her physical body into a tiny soul sphere, able to remain in that state for a week without food or water. Her new skills didn't stop there. Jade also attained the power to peer into the minds of others, but only when her targeted person was either asleep or in deep meditation as she was now.
"Kitana?" Jade spoke through her thoughts.
A few moments passed before an angelic voice responded, "I'm here, Jade. Everything alright?"
"Just wished to speak with you and check on the twins," the emerald-eyed woman said, continuing their mind-talk.
"All is well here in the homeland," the Princess replied. "Although, I'd rather not spend half the day in tedious council meetings. The mere suggestion screams trepidation and dread."
Jade let a giggle slip at her sister's indignant tone. "Seems as though the Queen is speeding up the process for you to take her place."
Kitana shared in the amusement. "She was quite adamant with one member today regarding the voting process for next month's election, which caused quite a stir in the afternoon session."
"Mind telling me what occurred?" Jade inquired.
"Apparently, my mother's proposal for a more diverse cabinet of leaders involving more women didn't sit well with Bembe. He vehemently opposed the idea. Turned out to be an unwise move on his part. Mother was quick to reprimand and suspend him indefinitely from the council." Kitana informed.
A wistful sigh escaped Jade as her sister briefed the details of that outburst. Bembe should count himself lucky she wasn't there. Otherwise, Jade would reserve no qualms of physically escorting him from the premises.
Edenia's General then asked, "I trust no violence materialized from that exchange?"
"Jemarcus ensured that no such thing took place," Kitana said. "Speaking of, Jemarcus wishes to speak with you in person when you return. Nothing serious; just wanted your opinion."
"Of course. We'll converse when I pick up the kids." Jade stated. "Which reminds me, Jaden and Jessica aren't causing problems, are they?"
The sound of Kitana's small laugh ringed through Jade's ears. "Nonsense, they've provided a breath of fresh air away from political matters."
That alone made the Edenian General relax after continually fretting about her two-year-old twins' behavior amongst other adults other than herself or Chris. But Jade knew better than to believe her children acted up in Sindel's presence. Looks like her concern was misplaced.
"You worry too much about them, Jade. Jaden and Jessica will no doubt become respectable children when they grow older. I'm sure of it." Kitana confirmed.
"I sincerely hope so, Kitana. Caring for children is complicated, I must admit. Late nights, feeding, crying, and disappearing somewhere in the house. Our training together over the millennia doesn't compare to motherhood in its early stages." Jade admitted.
Another snicker from Kitana filled the space. "Can't say you're wrong in that regard." A period of stillness engrossed the telepathic link between longtime sisters. "Judging by the direction of our conversation, you're giving off the impression of being distressed. I don't mean to impose, but is something troubling you?"
Jade should've known that question would eventually come up, though it amazed her it took this long for the query to be spoken into words. The past few months haven't been horrible, yet the tanned woman yearned for something.
"It's hard to explain, Kitana. You know me better than I know myself sometimes." Jade lamented.
"I should hope so. We practically grew up together and share more similarities than once thought." Kitana retorted. "You never answered my question."
Steeling herself, Jade replied, "I wish to have more children."
Not even the most devastating news of Edenia burning to the ground could make Kitana gasp louder than intended after hearing what her sister just divulged.
"M- More?" Kitana stuttered. "But Jade, you just had the twins. Don't you think you're pushing yourself? It normally takes a woman up to a year and a half after giving birth to have a normal recovery period." Another pause emerged between the two. "Does your husband even know about this?"
"Your concerns are duly noted, sister. Truly they are." Jade started. "Chris does not yet know of my feelings. I'll bring it up when he returns from getting dinner. However, I did give this a lot of consideration. I just... love kids. Being an only child without much memory of my mother and father was frightening, if not desolate. You of all people know how my life was a living hell before Shao Kahn's reign and the Queen giving me a home. And after seeing Jaden and Jessica for the first time, I felt nothing but joy and completeness. They gave that to me."
Kitana never thought of it that way. "And Chris?"
"Without him, none of this would be possible. Chris gifted me with something immeasurable in value. The old adage rings true. Becoming a parent mellows a couple to a certain degree." Jade explained, her ears sensing the rain easing in impact.
"A fact we can agree on," Kitana acknowledged. "My apologies for sounding so surprised earlier. I was not expecting that answer. But... you're sure?"
Jade remained steadfast. "Positive, Kitana."
"Very well." Kitana relented. "I have to concede that I feel the same way. Kenji will need a sibling to grow up with. Inform your husband at the very least. He deserves to know," the Princess advised.
The Edenian General allowed herself a small smile. "I will, my sister."
Just then, the front door to the Dojo creaked open, signaling Jade that her husband had returned. He must have been drenched coming from the car and walking to the door.
"Chris just walked in," Jade said.
Kitana told her sister, "We'll talk later, Jade. Go spend time with him."
"Will do. Chris and I will arrive in Edenia at mid-day tomorrow." Jade informed.
"The children will be happy to see you again. Until then, goodnight, Jade." Kitana bid farewell.
"Goodnight," replied Jade.
With that, the telepathic link between the two Edenian women ceased. Jade slowly opened her eyes to find herself in the comfort of the Dojo. She carefully rose up from her knees and waited for her husband at the end of the hallway. Never one to be vain about her looks, Jade made it a point to keep a presentable image around Chris though he loved her regardless of how she looked. But at some time during the guidance portion of today's workout, the emerald-eyed woman's hair unfurled itself from the buns atop her head. Jade did the next best thing, and briskly braided her onyx locks into two separate strands.
Heavy footsteps resonated within the enclosed space of the corridor as a figure stepped into the Dojo. Carrying a bag in each hand along with a wet umbrella in his right was Chris, dressed in appropriate clothing due to tonight's weather. A lightweight jacket over a gray T-Shirt with denim jeans and casual shoes on his feet. His hair appeared damp after folding the umbrella once inside the establishment.
Jade wasted little time strolling to her beloved husband, a loving smile etched on her face as she slid her arms around his neck, welcoming him back with a warm kiss to soothe Chris' spirit from the drizzle outside. Earthrealm's savior repaid his companion's tenderness despite his arms being full at the moment.
The kiss finally broke off, allowing Chris to show an ample smile. "What did I do to deserve that welcome?"
"Being my husband for one," Jade answered before kissing him again. "And just because I wanted to."
"No complaints here," Chris replied.
They moved into a makeshift living room, two cushioned seats complete with a glass table and a miniature-sized TV. Chris set the two bags down and began taking out several plastic cartons, totaling four in all. The containers consisted of grilled chicken, fried rice, eggrolls, and packages of barbeque sauce. Also purchased were two bags of tea. Both Chris and Jade drank tea during dinner, refraining from consuming too much sugar, part of their training regime.
Using disposable eating utensils, Jade cut her chicken into sizeable portions before taking a piece and ate it with her rice. "I remember this food. From the neighbors down the street?"
"That's right. Figured we'd do something simple tonight," Chris said.
"Ah, I see. The flavor of the chicken is sweet." Jade commented.
"Sure is, and it's well cooked," her husband replied. "You speak to Kitana today?"
Jade nodded. "We were talking while you were out. She said the kids are behaving for the Queen and playing along with Kenji."
"Great to hear. We're picking the kids up around noon, right?" Chris asked.
"Yes. However, we can't leave too soon as Jemarcus wishes to have a word with me," the Edenian General told him.
Chris gestured his acknowledgment with a nod. "Any idea about what?"
His wife merely shook her head. "None, though Kitana assured me it was nothing serious. Jemarcus only wants my honest opinion."
"Fair enough," Chris said. He then noticed the far-off look Jade had on her angelic face, her mind pondering something. "What's wrong, sweetheart?"
Jade perceived the caring tone her spouse used, dropping her utensils on the plate after eating more than half her food. "During my conversation with Kitana, we discussed a multitude of things. Our past experiences, motherhood, and the future of Edenia. The latter was brought up due to Kitana becoming more involved in legislation as the time for her to descend to the Throne approaches. Notwithstanding, the discussion circulated around our kids."
"How come?" Chris queried.
"Well... my sister basically instructed me to stop worrying about Jaden and Jessica, stating I was too protective. But I can't help it. Maybe it's just that I want to ensure they'll become well-mannered when they grow in their adolescence." Jade detailed.
Chris finished eating his food before tenderly holding her right hand. "But that's not the entire story, is it?"
The gaze in Jade's emerald eyes confirmed her husband's suspicions. "I don't want them to have to endure… what I suffered through as a young girl."
So that was it. Chris should've seen it coming. Jade didn't want their children to go through the hardships she withstood in her long Edenian life. That would cause enough heartbreak to last until the end of time.
"That's why you're a great mother, Jade." Chris gently assured. "You care so much for our children's wellbeing. I know deep in my heart they'll appreciate that when they're old enough to understand."
"There's something else..." Jade softly spoke.
She then struggled with what to say next. There wasn't a proper plan for how Jade even wanted to go about this. Chris clearly saw his wife on the verge of a nervous breakdown, prompting him to scoot closer to envelop Jade in a warm hug while shifting to have her body atop his lap.
"Easy, Jade. I'm here for you." Chris soothed. "Take your time."
His lover's nerves were immediately eased at the mere touch against her skin, surrendering to Chris' benevolence without any dispute.
Jade inhaled a deep breath before saying, "I... I wish to have... more offspring."
A pin drop across town could've been heard in the room, silence gripping the ambiance. For a split second, Chris felt his heart slowly come to a halt, the suddenness of Jade's request catching him off-guard in a rare instance.
Chris finally managed to gather his wits. "You mean... another child?"
She nodded. "I recognize we just had the twins, and even Kitana suggested I allow myself more time to recuperate. But... conceiving Jaden and Jessica is something I'll never forget and cherish for the rest of my life. And I wish to experience that once more."
"Are you sure? I only ask because of the pain you were in for that entire day." Chris pointed out.
But he should've known better Jade was a headstrong woman. "I'm sure, husband. As I told you before we got married, I want to have as many kids as possible, and give them a childhood I never had."
Her husband smiled at the thought of raising more kids. "If the wife wishes, we can have more." Chris then inched closer to Jade's face, her face blushing profusely. "Why don't we get started tonight?"
That familiar sultry look carved onto Jade's face, her kelly green eyes sparkling in seduction. She repositioned herself on Chris' lap to give him a better view.
And quite the view it was.
Earthrealm's champion adored the way Jade fitted so seamlessly into her Deception gear, each curve shown for his eyes to feast on. Her tanned complexion only added to the vixen's captivating allure. Abdominal muscles toned and built to near perfection while maintaining a feminine appearance. Chris' eyes hovered over Jade's tantalizing legs, further enticing him to throw all caution to the wind. And he couldn't forget her luscious ass, the sheer size dwarfing both of Chris' hands as he squeezed her smooth flesh.
Jade held her husband's face, her thumbs moving in a circular motion over his cheekbones. Chris silently regarded this stunning woman with his stare alone. They moved closer to each other, leaning in to close the separation between their bodies. Jade moved first, and Chris followed suit. Their shared kiss was likened to combustible elements sparking an inferno. Chris knew exactly where this was headed, never hesitating in picking Jade up by the hips and carrying her to the spare room while her legs coiled around his waist.
Warning: Lemon Alert, read at your own risk
The two lovers entered through the half-open door of their shared room in case either person was too tired to come home or due to inclement weather. Chris set Jade down on the bed, only to passionately kiss her, his body weight pushing her down towards the bed. Jade began to assert herself, her hands busying themselves in pulling Chris' shirt and undershirt off his torso. Her husband's chiseled upper body was a masterpiece of muscle to behold. He returned the favor by slowly removing her top over her head, freeing her ample bosom.
"I've missed this so much, husband." Jade drawled seductively, trailing her fingernails over his bicep down to his pectoral.
Chris kept himself composed despite the longing detected in his wife's voice. "So have I."
Sitting up, Jade began intimately kissing her beloved's chest. "Let me reward you for being patient."
Two slender hands made their way to Chris' denim jeans, the button readily unhooked to loosen the article of clothing. He quickly discarded them off his person, a pair of boxers concealing Jade's prize. Chris then helped Jade slide off her leggings and loincloth. Just like him, only an onyx colored thong covered the tanned woman's nether regions.
"Simply beautiful," Chris murmured, stroking each of Jade's long, heavenly legs.
"Just as you are handsome," hummed Jade in a provocative tone.
Both warriors continued kissing each other with fervor for the next few minutes. An evident warmth formed between the unbroken contact amidst their bodies. Chris broke off the kiss and brought Jade's legs together to casually strip the thong, deliberately grazing each thigh as she laid bare before him.
Rising up, Chris locked lips with Jade in a heated kiss, tracing her jawline with his tongue all the way down to the chin before doing the same where her neck and collarbone connected. A profound sigh escaped Jade as her companion sucked her left nipple, the tit nudged back and forth with every flick of his wet tongue. Chris then switched to the right breast and gave it the same treatment while fondling the other with his hand, the action causing Jade to shudder audibly as she licked her lips.
Chris trailed smooches down Jade's flat stomach and took his time with her navel area, circling the bellybutton with care and precision. He finally inched closer to her moistened sex, the outer lips aching to be teased. Jade could do nothing but wait anxiously after not engaging in these activities for the better part of a year.
Breaking the calm stillness of the night was a heightened shriek of euphoria from Jade's esophagus. Her womanhood endured a torturous motion of Chris' tongue slithering up and down. In response, the Edenian woman absently combed through her husband's hair, turning her head to the side. The sweet taste of Jade's liquids flowed out like a river downstream. She arched her back as Chris hit the correct spot in her erogenous region. His efforts in arousing the ebony vixen worked seamlessly.
"Mmm... yes. Ohh, Chris." Jade voiced her satisfaction. "Ah, mmm. Oh, yes."
Using both hands, Chris further separated his spouse's legs to plunge farther into the depths of her vice. He then amplified Jade's pleasure by groping her bust, pinching each breast with delicacy. Jade involuntarily bucked her hips as Chris' ministrations pushed the General into a long overdue orgasm, her howl of ecstasy ringing through the Dojo halls.
Earthrealm's hero removed his mouth away from the velvety wetness to view Jade's expression. It was what he expected, passion and lust blended into glazed eyes with the rise and fall of her physique due to ragged breathing. Jade's braided splayed over the pillows in an exotic view.
Chris couldn't help but grin at the scene before wiping his wife's essence off his jaw, hovering up to Jade's face and lightly grabbing her shoulders to bring her up for a kiss. Jade took a while to respond but reciprocated his affection, shaking off the effects of a mind-blowing release.
"How did it feel?" Chris breathed in her ear.
Shivers of excitement vertically traveled Jade's spine after hearing his voice. "Exactly like the first time we made love." Her eyes glanced down to see a massive bulge in Chris' boxers. "Lie down," she ordered.
He did so and surveyed as Jade ran her hand down his six-pack abdomen, slipping it past the waistband of his underwear. She smiled knowingly at the feel of her beloved's length and girth.
Not wasting any more time, Chris deftly took off his remaining garment and watched Jade stroke the hardened organ standing at attention. Like he had done to her, Jade strung together kisses towards his jawline to the collarbone and chest area. The act took Jade down to Chris' ripped chest before reaching his succulent phallus.
Jade's tongue tasted the underside of the aroused manhood, the slick contact causing Chris to squirm. It would escalate as Jade engulfed his cock in her mouth, bobbing her head up to bring unadulterated pleasure to her mate. She kept herself stimulated by massaging her sex with her right palm. Chris groaned again, his hand running through Jade's lock as she sighed, the vibrations exciting them both.
'This man deserves everything I'm about to give him tonight. Even if it means rendering my body with undeniable spasms of a lustful nature.' Jade internalized.
Much to Chris' relief, the tanned vixen stopped and allowed his organ to exit her mouth with a pop, sliding up his body to his eye level, her damp hair cascading to his neck. Jade kissed him with a feathery touch before lying on top of his body, reveling in the closeness.
"Have I ever told you how much I love you?" Chris asked, caressing his life partner's braids.
Jade inched near his mouth. "On so many occasions." She kissed him once more, his member nestled against her smoldering heat. "And I never get tired of hearing it from you."
With that, Jade broke away and laid flat on her back on the blanket-covered mattress, rearranging the set of pillows for better leverage. Their eyes locked with a mutual understanding of what would take place for the rest of the evening.
"Esposo, te quiero. Aquí y ahora." Jade whispered in Spanish, something she's grown to articulate during her time in Earthrealm with some help from Jacqui. (Husband, I want you. Here and now.)
Chris straddled Jade's thighs before hoisting her legs over his shoulders. "Es eso lo que deseas, mi amada?" (Is that what you crave for, my beloved?) The way he spoke the language so fluidly without stuttering appeased the Edenian's heartstrings.
"Sí, mi deseo por tu amor arde profundamente en lo más profundo de mi alma. Y ambos sabemos que nunca podrás resistirme. Ahora ... hazme el amor," she responded. (Yes, my desire for your love burns deep within the depths of my soul. And we both know you can never resist me. Now… make love to me.)
Holding Jade's shapely hips in both hands, Chris pushed his way inside, a favorable groan exhaled at the unbearable tightness of her honey box. That familiar intrusion forced Jade to arch her back, a heavy moan escaping her mouth.
"Mmm! Yes..." Jade hissed.
Their union joined again, Chris took his time in treating Jade like a priceless emerald gem, which she indeed was. He settled inside her womanhood with ease. Jade held him tightly against her bosom, the sensations elevating with each passing second. Neither warrior moved as they stared with admiration.
Chris caressed the side of Jade's face, his hot breath tickling her lips. "Are you ready?"
Jade smiled. "Give it to me."
Following that request, Chris raised his hips, partially withdrawing his cock before thrusting in, the force causing Jade to wheeze for oxygen. He continued with a steady momentum as to not cause his wife any pain. But she had other ideas.
"Oh... harder. Ah, ah, mmm! Chris! More! Harder!" Jade begged.
Granting her plea, Chris rared his hips back and drove deeper into her body. The change in tempo was apparent. Jade felt an uptick in the number of moans she surrendered to her husband's actions. Instead of relaxing the hold on his back, Jade increased it to allow Chris more freedom in racking her body with unrestrained indulgence.
And damn did it feel so good.
Jade's facial features contorted in erotic expressions, her eyes tightly shut as the pumping of her spouse's appendage made her see stars in her line of vision, moans turning into small screams of passion as the bed creaked unceremoniously.
Over the years, Chris diligently worked on prolonging his stamina in the ring and the bedroom. The latter bore the fruits of labor in this situation. His silence turned into grunts, thrusting harder into his wife's slender anatomy.
Edenia's General implored, "Oh God! Chris! Yes! Yes! Harder!"
Nothing would stop Chris and Jade in continuing their display of love, devotion, and intensity for each other under the illumination of the full moon.
"Haaah!"
The knots in Jade's stomach were too overwhelming as her first sex-induced climax ripped through her organs, an ear-splitting scream culminating their first-round romp. Jade composed herself, leveling her breathing to a comfortable rate, sweat covering her complexion from head to toe.
"Wow... that was fun," Jade admitted, looking down at her husband's manhood firmly entrenched inside her. She kissed Chris with her arms around his neck. "Déjame en la cima." (Let me on top.)
Smirking, Chris rolled them over and allowed Jade to mount his waist. She was now in the driver's seat with a rekindled fire ignited in her eyes.
After situating her lower body on her husband's waist, Jade raised her hips and slammed them down, a resounding collision occurring between their loins. Chris grounded his hips in sync with her own as she rode him, increasing screams coming out of her throat.
"Hah! Ah! Ohhh! Chris!" Jade gasped.
"Nngh... Jade," Chris groaned.
Chris shifted his hands up to squeeze and grope her chest, the sensation of his touch sent another jolt of pleasure through Jade's body. Raw passion permeated the room, hormones bouncing off the walls. Before long, Chris bucked his hips like a wild bronco, his self-control as the evening progressed. Jade, overtaken by desperation, grabbed Chris by the shoulders before crushing his mouth in a fiery kiss, making sure to continue her passionate bouncing as she led her lover's hands to her firm ass.
Just then, Jade let out a high-pitched squeal as her womanhood unleashed another orgasm. The sudden feeling causing Jade to hold Chris for dear life though he was able to withhold from his own climax.
They made out in a frenzy, eager to finish the night on a high note. Chris reluctantly dislodged himself from Jade's wetness, which earned him a disapproving moan.
"What are you doing?" Jade protested.
No words came from her husband, opting instead to let his actions speak for themselves. Chris carefully turned Jade over on all fours, raising her curvaceous hips in the air, her bountiful ass exposed. She now knew his intentions and trembled in anticipation.
Steadily holding Jade's waist, Chris pointed his slick python against her slippery cavern and shoved his way in again.
"Ahhhhhhh!" Jade yelled in pleasure.
Chris' renewed energy aided in this final position of the night. Nothing on God's green earth Jade could do to stop the relentless assault on her prone body, their hips slapping against each other as the two lovers moaned and groaned in concert.
Wave after wave of delectable pleasure attacked Jade's senses, her mind in disarray at her husband's showing of lust, and it showed as he pulled Jade up by her heaving breasts to mash her back against his chest. He drilled into her like a man possessed in an upright posture, one knee to the side to keep balance and bury his cock in the tanned woman's pussy. Drool protruded out of Jade's mouth, added with unintelligible sounds. Chris used this distraction to gently grasp her chin, snaking his tongue forward in a French kiss, leaving no room for Jade to breathe as she clenched a handful of his hair in one hand to bring him closer.
The lasting kiss broke off, granting Chris the view of Jade's eyes rolling in her head, preparation streaking down her ravishing body. Seeing the sight caused Chris to speed up once more, ready to bring their lovemaking to a rousing close.
Bracing herself, Jade screamed, "Hahhhh! Ah! Ah! Ahhhh! Chris! Don't stop! So... so good!"
Obeying the command, Chris went at breakneck acceleration to reach the finish line, his aching muscles tensing for the finale. Jade threw her head back in outright ecstasy, unable to withstand her beloved's domination over her.
It all came crashing down in a matter of moments.
Incapable of stopping herself, Jade let out her loudest scream of the evening, nearly piercing Chris' ears due to being so close in proximity. Her concluding climax happened to be the strongest as well, sweet honey flowing all over Chris' member, the reaction inducing the Earthrealm savior to groan loudly before his potent seed ejaculated from the head of his manhood.
All was silent for the next few minutes.
Chris collapsed over his wife's back as both crashed onto the cozy mattress with Chris' member firmly situated inside Jade. Neither said a word, trying to recover a semblance of control while covered in each other's sweat. Chris eventually pulled away from her heavenly sheath, gently turning Jade's unconscious body over before laying it next to him, her head snugly resting on his bare chest.
'My lovely wife and the mother to my children,' Chris thought to himself, running one hand through her Jade's braided hair.
The digital clock on the nightstand read 1:15 A.M. Chris knew it would be wise to get some sleep before picking up the kids. With this in mind, he turned off the lamp switch to bathe the room in darkness and kissed Jade on her forehead before falling asleep, confident she was pregnant again after tonight's rendezvous.
Nine Months later:
Being prepared for anything meant precisely that. And Chris wanted to ensure this occurrence wouldn't be as strenuous on his lover like the last time they were in the hospital.
Chris stayed at Jade's bedside as her water broke, signaling that it was time to give birth anew. Their friends calmly waited in the waiting room. Sindel and Kitana watched over their twins and Kenji along with the Briggs and Cage families. Assigned for the delivery process was none other than Doctor Joseph, who greeted the crowd with a genuine smile.
"Greetings, everyone," he started. "The delivery was a success with no complications, a far cry from Jade's previous visit here. If you follow me, we'll be headed to the baby room."
Everyone followed the Doctor to the baby room, all newborns kept here for observation. Inside, they saw Chris and Jade huddled together near two separate cribs dressed in blue and pink blankets, respectively. Both children were fast asleep, not a sound made between their parents. Born first was a baby girl with Chris' skin tone, but as he found out, her eyes resembled Jade's. Meanwhile, their son was the complete opposite, inheriting his mother's tanned complexion along with the same colored eyes.
"Well, I'll be damned," Johnny said while watching the scene. "Chris just couldn't help himself."
An 'oof' came out of his mouth after Sonya playfully elbowed him in the ribcage. "Watch it, wiseguy. I think they look adorable."
"Couldn't agree more, Sonya." Sindel concurred.
"No matter how many times I witness it, the birth of a child is a wonderful event," Kitana remarked.
Both Cassie and Jacqui couldn't stop gawking at the new creations. Looks as though they'll be volunteering to watch another set of twins along with Jaden and Jessica, even Kenji as well.
"Aww! They're both so cute!" Vera proclaimed in joy.
Jax shook his head though a small smile was on his face. "Do they have names?"
"They do." Everyone turned around to see Chris entering the room, allowing Jade to take a well-deserved nap. "Aneka and Mason."
The Queen of Edenia enveloped Chris in an embrace. "Congratulations to you and Jade, Chris. Your family is growing larger by the minute."
Chris nodded in agreement. "And I couldn't be happier."
His attention went back inside the room. Before Jade succumbed to fatigued, she gathered her newborn twins into her arms so they could grow accustomed to their mother's touch. The scene melted Chris' heart as two tears of pride crept out of each eye. This was a family - and nothing was more important than protecting his family.