Author's Note:
I know I haven't updated for a while- gomen! I've been really distracted with Shinsei Eiki, but then I realized poor Ana and Kyo have been forgotten *sad sigh*
Anyways, please read and review! :D
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Ana sighed as she stared up at the ceiling, wondering how she was going to survive another month of this.
She felt fat. And hot. But mostly uncomfortable. She grumbled to herself, wishing she could roll over.
The baby was restless too- the summer heat was relentless outside, though Kyo made sure to have air conditioners blowing at all times- he was uncomfortable too.
Ana was getting a bit desperate for activity- she'd taken up walking, like Kyo had suggested (more like ordered, but she took all orders, demands, laws, etc as suggestions) which had helped tremendously, and always seemed to calm the baby down.
She missed riding.
I swear, the day he/she pops out I'm going to gallop all over the country. Ana thought determinedly as she placed a hand over her swollen belly- the baby was squirming, as restless as his or her mother, and Ana was trying to think of a way to soothe it.
Ana had wanted to be surprised with the gender, and Kyo didn't really mind waiting, as long as it kept the temperamental pregnant woman happy.
Right now though, she felt like she was cooking from the inside out- the term "bun in the oven" took on a whole new meaning.
She struggled up to an awkward sitting position and lifted herself out of bed.
"Kyo…" Ana yawned, stumbling into the living room. Her husband was no where to be found- she sighed, knowing he was training hard with Shishou.
She couldn't help but be a bit jealous- at least he got a work-out. Ana went to the freezer and pulled out a bucket of cookie dough and a big spoon, plopping down to watch TV.
Whoever invented the cookie dough in a bucket thing is a genius. Ana thought, shoving another spoonful in her mouth.
She finally settled on watching House, which was having a marathon, and leaned back to be comfortable for the day until Kyo got home.
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Ana awoke to someone shaking her shoulder- she looked up to see Kyo's face mixed with amusement and annoyance.
"Did you fall asleep?" He questioned and Ana rolled her eyes as she yawned. "What do you think?" She muttered, then glanced down to a melted puddle of cookie dough at her feet where she'd dropped the bucket.
"Yeah, I can't get that." Ana said, pointing down and grinning. Being large had it's benefits. Kyo rolled his eyes. "Just go to bed." He sighed, and Ana held up her arms. Kyo rolled his eyes but lifted her up, grunting a bit with the effort.
"Ew. You're sweaty." Ana said, wrinkling her nose as she leaned onto Kyo. "So you'll stick your face into a sweaty horse's neck but you won't hug your overheated husband?" Kyo asked dryly and Ana nodded against him.
"You can get off now." Kyo added when Ana didn't get off right away. "I know. I'm tired." Ana said, her voice muffled by his shirt.
"You feeling OK?" Kyo questioned after a minute went by and Ana still hadn't moved. "Mmm." Ana lifted her head back and blinked sleepily at him. "Just tired." She replied. Kyo frowned, and placed the back of his hand to her forehead.
"You're burning up!" He exclaimed, obviously on the verge of panic. Ana looked at him in fond amusement. "It's the middle of June, and I'm heavily pregnant- of course I'm burning up." She laughed, waddling into the bedroom where it as a bit cooler.
"Take your temperature- if you're running a fever, it could be bad for the baby." Kyo said, sticking a thermometer in her mouth. Ana sighed patiently and allowed him to fuss over her- he was one of the most panicky people when it came to sickness or injuries, but she loved him for it.
A minute later Kyo took it out and his eyes widened at it. "You've got a fever!" He exclaimed triumphantly.
Ana sighed, and counted mentally. 3…2…1…
"We're going to have to call Hatori! Ack! You're sick; this could be bad for the baby! We've gotta call Hatori, we need to get you medicine…!" He ran from the room, in full-blown panic mode.
"Oi! Worried hubby- I'm fine. You can call Hatori, but the baby's fine." Ana sighed, flopping back on the bed. Kyo didn't hear her- he was already on the phone with Hatori.
Well, at least he'll calm him down. Ana thought with a relieved sigh.
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"Ick." Ana wrinkled her nose at the leeks in front of her.
"Hey, I hate them too! Shut up and eat them." Kyo said, sticking the spoon in her mouth before she could protest.
Ana turned a delicate shade of green and Kyo heard Hatori sigh.
"You're going to make her sicker. She only has a mild fever, calm down Kyo." The doctor sounded mildly amused at the way Kyo was fussing over his wife.
"I can't stand the smell of cooked vegetables." Ana said, gagging as she pushed the bowl away from where she sat at the table.
"That's normal for pregnant woman." Hatori nodded. "There's not much else I can do- just try and get some rest, and call me if you get any worse." Hatori said as he stood up.
"Thanks Ha'ri." Ana said, smiling up at him. "Anytime. Take it easy." Hatori smiled a ghost at her and ruffled her hair as he passed.
"And Kyo, try not to panic every time she sneezes, all right?" Hatori called without turning around, making Ana giggle and Kyo scowl.
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When Kyo came home from the store a month later, he discovered Ana lying on the couch, a pair of oversized headphones on her distended stomach.
"What are you doing?" Kyo asked, mystified as he stared at his heavily pregnant wife. "Playing dance music to the baby." Ana replied, matter of fact.
"Why…?"
"Because I'm hoping it'll dance right out." Ana replied. "Then why don't you play it on the stereo then?" Kyo questioned, hiding a laugh at her logic. Ana was a week past her due date, and needless to say, she was extremely uncomfortable.
"Because then I'll start dancing, and pregnant women shouldn't dance." Ana replied calmly and Kyo sighed, shaking his head and smiling.
He plopped down in the recliner next to the couch, frowning at what she watching.
"How can you watch this?" He questioned, frowning at the screen. "NCIS?" Ana looked over at him in surprise. "I love it! Well, this is my first episode, but I love it. Why?"
Kyo didn't reply, his face turning a delicate shade of red as he stared stonily at the screen.
Bang! Kyo leaped clear out of his chair, letting out a yelp of fright as Ana squeaked, her hands going to her ears at the sound of the gunshot.
"That's why!" Kyo snapped, annoyed he'd been scared.
"Oh." Ana's voice shook as Kyo reached over and turned the TV off. Ana struggled up to sit, leaning all the way back and staring up at the ceiling.
After what had happened ten years ago, Kyo had developed a terror of guns and gunshots, for obvious reasons- it wasn't an irrational fear. It was completely rational to fear something that had cut down the person you loved.
Kyo wordlessly wrapped an arm around Ana's shoulder, pulling the shaking woman close. "Hey, it's OK." He said gently, and Ana shook her head.
"That's not it." She said and looked up at Kyo. "My water just broke."
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"You know Kyo, the nervous husbands only pace the floor in the movies." Ana said, her lips turned upwards into an amused smile.
"Can you blame me?" Kyo demanded, though he plopped down in the chair next to Ana's bed. "I think I scared it out." Ana said with a smile, putting her hands on her stomach.
Ana's contractions were far apart, but the baby was definitely coming- though it would be a while. "I'm surprised neither of us died on the way here." She threw him an annoyed look and Kyo rolled his eyes and looked away.
After Ana had said that, Kyo had exploded into a panic, carrying the protesting woman out the door, tossing her in the backseat and driving like he was running from the police to the hospital a few streets away.
"You are such a worry wart." Ana teased him, then winced. Kyo automatically took her hand and squeezed it as Ana tensed, sucking in a breath. Kyo glanced at the clock, knowing he'd have to time these things.
"OK." Ana blew out the breath, leaning back against her pillow and closing her eyes. "This is going to be a bit harder then I thought." She admitted, not opening her eyes.
"Don't faint on me, OK?" Ana opened her eyes and looked over at him in amusement.
"No promises." Kyo muttered and Ana sighed, leaning back. "I know." She replied.
After Kyo had "discreetly" (as in, fast-walked from the room without a word) left when Ana was watching E.R, Ana had followed, demanding what was wrong. Kyo had confessed he couldn't stand to see other people in pain, obviously humiliated, but Ana didn't tease him about it.
"Correction; this is going to be hard for both of us." Ana grimaced.
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An hour later, when Ana was moved from the private waiting room, specifically set aside for soon to be mothers, to the delivery room, Ana's predictions came true.
Hatori came after Ana had called him, telling him that Kyo was passed out on the floor, could you please come be my support since he decided he needed a nap?
"You should have called me earlier." Hatori said, frowning at the unconscious Kyo in the chair and back at Ana. "Yes, I know, but I thought I'd have to wait longer." Ana replied, keeping a remarkably calm appearance for someone in labor.
"Well, let's get this show on the road!" Ana cried, punching her fist in the air dramatically.
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Kyo leaped to his feet, jerked awake by someone dumping a cup of cold water on him. He looked around wildly and his eyes landed on Hatori, calmly holding an empty Styrofoam coup.
"About time you got up. You missed everything." He frowned down at Kyo, and Kyo blinked, suddenly realizing what he meant. "I'll leave you three alone." Hatori said, walking to the door. He looked back at Kyo, a slight smile on his face before he ducked out.
You three. It wasn't just him and Ana anymore- now, there was another person in the equation.
"Have a nice nap?" Ana questioned and Kyo whirled, staring at the tired looking woman sitting up in her bed. She smiled over at Kyo, then nodded towards something she held in her lap.
"Come meet your little girl." Kyo thought his heart was going to stop, it was so out of control. He had a little girl.
Kyo came over and sat down next to Ana, peering over her shoulder at the pink blanket in her lap.
She was so small- she looked to Kyo like she could break at any moment. Ana scooted over, giving him a bit more room and held up the baby, looking at Kyo with shining eyes. "We did it." She whispered, her eyes dancing.
Kyo's smile was as wide and bright as the rising sun. "We did it." He repeated. "Why don't you hold her?" Ana asked softly, careful not to wake the sleeping baby.
The baby made a soft whimpering noise and waved a little fist as she switched laps, then opened her eyes to blink up at her father.
"She's beautiful." Kyo breathed, staring down at the dark blue eyes looking up at him. "She's got your hair." Ana smiled, laying her head on his shoulder.
She was right- their daughter had a few soft tufts of fiery red hair, and Kyo touched it gently, marveling at its softness.
Kyo felt fire running through his veins as he held his daughter- he'd expected a soft, paternal warm feeling when meeting his daughter, but now as he stared down at her, his own flesh and blood, he felt a powerful urge to protect her from anything, willing to fight anything for her safety. More then anything, he wanted to see his little girl happy and safe- he couldn't believe he could love someone so much after knowing them only for a few minutes.
"It's amazing, isn't it?" Ana murmured and Kyo swallowed hard, nodding tightly. "We're going to have to think of a name." Ana pointed out and Kyo nodded again.
They lied in bed together, the three of them, all marveling at the new life they had created, taking turns holding their newborn daughter.
Kyo's eyes landed towards the window- he could just barely see the sun rising, its bright light nearly blinding him as he looked back at Ana. She met his gaze, an unspoken thought flashing through them as they both realized what they were going to name her.
And thus, Hikari Akatsuki Sohma was born.
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Author's Note:
*wipes tear from eye* This made me cry a bit with joy. I really loved writing this.
In case you guys don't know what her name means; it means "bright dawn".
I thought it fit, no?
Anyways, this was quite possibly the fluffiest chapter in the entire story, so I hope you guys loved it! Please, please review and tell me what you thought!
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