5 days after Trickster's birthday, Ashley woke up and opened her window a little. The warm air came into the room. Ashley looked at Ciel, who was still asleep. "When are you going to get better?" Ashley asked to herself. She went in the bathroom to get dressed. Next she fed some medicine for Ciel. Then she went downstairs to meet the others.
"Good morning, guys." said Ashley.
"How's Ciel doing?" asked Hansel. He, Lightning, Ivy, and Brave now know that Ciel got sick.
"Not so good. I hope he gets better soon." said Ashley. Suddenly, they heard the door knock.
"Are you expecting someone?" asked Lightning to Ashley. She shook her head and went to answer the door. There stood a Len module with blonde hair like all of the Len modules, brown eyes, and wearing a white-and-green outfit. Behind him was a fox tail.
"Long time no see, Ashley." said the Len module as he hugged his manager.
"It's been 6 years too long. Would you like to come in?" said Ashley as she hugged him back. She let him inside the house.
"Hello, Ultimate." said Hansel with anger in his voice.
"Oh come on, Hansel. Don't tell me you're angry just by seeing me again." said Ultimate. Hansel didn't answer but he did look away. Ultimate looked at Lightning, Brave, and Ivy.
"What about you guys?" The 3 of them shook their heads, saying that they're not happy to see him.
"You should've stayed with your sister and the other Ultimates." said Brave.
"Well, we're all happy to see you, Ultimate. Just ignore them." said Bad Boy.
"Thanks. Well, I came back because today's my birthday. July 9th is today." said Ultimate.
"Do you remember the day when we first met?" asked Ashley. Ultimate nodded.
The date was July 9th, 2010. Ashley and the Len modules were in their indoor pool on a hot summer day. Suddenly, the door knocked.
"Who's that?" asked Append.
"I better get out and answer that. It must be my new module." said Ashley to the Len modules. She got out, dried herself with a towel, and went to answer the door. There stood a Len module with blonde hair like all of the Len modules, brown eyes, and wearing a white-and-green outfit. Behind him was a fox tail.
"Hi. Are you a kitsune?" asked Ashley.
"No. The fox tail is just for show. My name is Ultimate Len. I'm in the Ultimate Medley with my sister Ultimate Rin and my friends Ultimate Miku, Ultimate Kaito, Ultimate Meiko, and Ultimate Luka." said Ultimate.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Ashley. Want to join us in our indoor pool?" said Ashley.
"Yes, please." said Ultimate.
"We introduced ourselves and I invited you in the pool. I remember that." said Ashley. She looked over at Trickster, who was making a birthday present for Ultimate.
"There. It's done." said Trickster.
"What is?" asked Ultimate.
"Your birthday present. Happy birthday." said Trickster as he handed him a ruby necklace.
"A ruby necklace. Just like yours." said Ultimate. Trickster just nodded. He put the necklace around his neck. The ruby started to glow red.
"Why is it glowing?" Ultimate asked the baku.
"It's recognizing its new owner. Don't worry, it's harmless." said Trickster. After a few seconds, the glowing stopped.
"Thanks for my birthday present, Trickster." said Ultimate.
"No problem."
"Alright, guys. Eat up." said Crane.
"I have a question, though. Where are Ciel and Starmine?"
"They're both still sleeping. Ciel's really sick." said Ashley before a sad sigh escaped her mouth.
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. And Starmine?"
"Well, he's pregnant with a baby girl."
"Oh! Who's the father?" Ashley raised her hand.
"You always had a thing for Starmine. Congratulations." said Ultimate.
"Thanks, Ultimate." said Ashley.
"I didn't know that Starmine was pregnant. You never told us." said Brave.
"Well, now you know." said Ashley.
That night, Ashley showed Ultimate where Ciel was staying. "Is it contagious? Ciel's sickness, I mean." asked Ultimate.
"No. I advise you to not wake him up. I want him to rest." said Ashley. Ultimate nodded.
"Why is he sleeping with you?"
"Well, his fireplace broke and we're looking for a new one. Well, we already found one, but it hasn't been put up yet." said Ashley.
"Oh. How long has he been sick?"
"Almost a month. Ciel and I were picking fruits and vegetables from Yukata's garden when all of a sudden I heard harsh coughing coming from him. Everyone else was baby shopping for Starmine at the time."
"Geez. Well, can I see Starmine now?"
"Yeah. But I'm not coming with you. I actually need to feed Ciel some medicine before I go to bed."
"Alright. Goodnight." said Ultimate as he walked away. He then walked over to Starmine's room. He walked on in. He saw Starmine sleeping with one hand on his stomach. Ultimate looked out the big window. There was a first quarter moon out.
"Your room always had the best view, Starmine." said Ultimate. Suddenly, he heard Starmine make a little noise before waking up.
"Did I wake you up?" asked Ultimate.
"No, it's okay. The baby was kicking a little hard. Trickster told me that you would be coming back. Did you have an argument with Hansel, Brave, Ivy, or Lightning?" asked Starmine.
"Not once today. So, you're having a girl? What's her name gonna be?"
"Amanda. Ashley thought of the name. She said it reminded her of her oldest sister that passed away."
"Oh. That's a good name. When is she due?"
"In a few weeks. That was what Spacy told me."
"Maybe she'll be born on your birthday."
"Yeah, maybe."
"Starmine, have you or Ashley ever thought of getting married?" asked Ultimate.
"Married?! Where did this come up?"
"I don't know. Ashley really likes you. You're having a child."
"That's true. I think we're not ready to get married yet. Well, I'm going to try to get back to sleep. I think you need rest, too." said Starmine.
"Good idea. Night." said Ultimate as he left the room to go to his own. He went to sleep almost instantly.