SEQUEL TO MESSAGES IN THE SKY

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More relevant info to this chapter: A nice bonding moment for a mother and a daughter ;)

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Kida-Asumi, the Captin of Sirius

Akina Isayo sighed, sitting up. Her unborn child was being very active, and was insisting on some of the cheesecake they bought this afternoon. Glancing at her husband, she gently brushed back his hair. He grunted in his sleep, but made no indication she had awaken him. Chuckling softly, she climbed out of bed. As she passed her daughter's crib, she smiled softly. Her green haired daughter was lying face down in her crib, her cheek smushed against the mattress. Tempted to run and get her phone, Akina mentally glared when her craving flared again.

"Alright, I'm getting your damned cheesecake." She mumbled, rubbing her stomach. She froze slightly when she noticed the kitchen light on. Cautiously entering, she jumped when someone chuckled behind her.

"What's your little one craving? You're sibling wanted cheesecake." Her mother said, offering her a fork. Akina smiled, walking over to her mother, who was sitting at the bar.

"Really? So does your grandchild." She said. Mikoto chuckled as she passed off the fork.

"Great minds." She mused. Akina nodded. When she noticed Wataru's drawling of Santa Clause of the fridge, she sighed, looking down at the cake. When her mother stared, she smiled slightly.

"It's scary to think that Christmas is in a few days. My little girl's first Christmas." Akina sighed. Mikoto nodded sympathetically, reaching out to take her hand.

"I remember yours. Kane didn't spend Christmas with us for her Christmas, so you get dibs on that title. Anyway, you and Sasuke were barely five months old, and Riki was about three months." Mikoto began.

"Even then, your brother was a hellion. I swear, the slightest sliver of tinsel had your father and I running around all morning. It didn't help that Kane had a head cold." The two chuckled.

"So how were your winter pregnancies?" She asked. "Ren wasn't as active as this little tyke. She was super mellow." Mikoto nodded, swallowing her bite of cake.

"Well, with Itachi, Sasuke, and you, I was barely pregnant and not that affected. Kinda like with this baby. With the twins, however, I felt like I was dying. I was uncomfortable, with three small toddlers, and we had to drive up to North Dakota. It was hell." Mikoto sighed. Akina chuckled, rubbing her mother's shoulder. "L and Wataru I got pregnant with after." She explained. Akina smiled, rubbing her stomach.

"I can't wait to have this little one. Ren is so excited. It kicked last night and she was lying in bed with Yuki and I…"

-Brief flashback-

"Babe, work sucks." Yuki groaned as he walked into their bedroom. Akina chuckled as Ren perked up beside her mother. Akina was reading a book on how to deal with a first child's jealousy (if Ren had any), while Ren was simply rolling around on the bed.

"Dada!" Ren shrieked as Akina smiled.

"Hey Lily, what are you doing in my spot?" He pouted, climbing into the softly sheets. His daughter giggled, quickly crawling back to her mother as he approached. After half pulling off Akina's pajama top, Ren buried her face behind Akina's black hair. Winking at his wife, he quickly pulled Ren to him.

"Gotcha!" He exclaimed. Ren shrieked, breaking into a fit of giggles.

"Dada!" She called out as he lay out on his back, tickling her sides as he held her in the air. Akina rolled her eyes, marking the place in her book and placing it on the bed stand.

"Put her down Yuki, or she'll never calm down." Akina said, flinching when the baby kicked a bit too hard.

"Babe?" Yuki asked, concerned. He sat Ren down, crawling back up to his wife. Akina winced as it kicked again. Leaning against him, she sighed.

"Sorry. This little rascal is brutal." She said, lifting up her shirt and rubbing her stomach.

"Bayba." Ren said, crawling over to her parents. Yuki nodded, pulling her into his arms.

"Very good Ren, baby. You see?" Akina asked, pointing at her stomach as a tiny fist ghosted across. Her brown eyes widened.

"Ooh." The baby murmured, reaching out to touch. Her parents shared an amused look from over the top of her head.

-End brief flashback-

Mikoto burst out laughing.

"Ah, cute little Ren. Do you remember how inquisitive L got when I was pregnant with Wataru? He even followed me to the bathroom." They both laughed softly.

"Mom?" Akina asked. Mikoto looked up concerned at the hesitance in her voice.

"Yeah sweetie?" She asked, squeezing her hand. Akina sighed, looking out the window.

"Do you think…Riki will ever come back to us?" She finally asked. Mikoto frowned.

"I wish I knew. I really do. He has a niece and nephew, and another on the way. We need him home." She sighed. Akina nodded, her throat tightening.

"God, I hope he's safe wherever he is." She whispered.

Sasuke froze from outside of the kitchen doors, guilt and shame swelling up in him. Quickly returning to his bedroom, he quietly shut the door.

- Upper New York -

"Baby, what are you doing up?" Riki jumped at the voice, turning to see his lover, Guy, walking over to him. Riki sighed, looking down at the busy street.

"Nothing. Just thinking. My niece is turning one soon, and her first Christmas is in a few days." Riki shrugged. Guy chuckled, embracing him.

"You missing them?" Guy asked. Riki rolled his eyes.

"No shit. God, its Akina's little girl. And I'm missing her first year. For Bison." Riki sighed. Guy frowned.

"No, it's 'cause your family lied to you for years. Technically, Akina's not even-"

"Don't go there. She still is." Riki snapped. Guy shrugged.

"Whatever you say, baby. By the way, Kiyomi is coming by tomorrow. Wants to talk about the new deal." Guy said. Riki nodded. Glancing up at the sky, he sighed.

I promise Akina, we'll meet again.

A/N: So now we know Riki's location. What could that mean? Also, a bit of a look into his situation too.

- Kida-Asumi.