Chapter 51

Epilogue

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Sitting at the press conference Yuri looked out at the cameras and reporters. World Championships was over and he came out on top. Now he was between Yurio and Christophe, JJ had boot issues and was lucky to place tenth. Hearing one of the reporters ask him what his plan was for next season Yuri looked over at the reporters to see Viktor standing there smiling at him. Nodding, he smiled and fixed his hair.

"I have decided to retire from competitive skating. I would really like to focus on my family." Hearing the reporters make comments as they asked more questions Yuri looked at his husband who silently clapped and smiled. Looking over at Yurio and Chris he saw them smile as Yurio was asked what he wanted to do next season.

"I will continue to work on my quads and keep JJ from the gold."

Yuri couldn't wait to get done here, he had a husband and son to get to and a honeymoon to pack for. This competition was exhausting and it was time to hang his boots up for a while.

"Yuri! Smile!" Being pulled close Yuri smiled at the phone camera Viktor was holding as they stood on the beach in Hawaii. Not even six hours here and he loved it. The beach was beautiful, the atmosphere was peaceful and everyone was so friendly. This was well worth the wait. Having his hand taken he was pulled to follow Viktor as he ran into the water for a quick swim.

Lounging on the beach with a drink in hand Yuri looked over at his love working on his tan. Watching Viktor resting beside him he reached over and took his hand with his empty on. Seeing Viktor's eyes open they met and shared a smile before they leaned over for a kiss.

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"Is this the grocery list love?" Hearing Viktor come into the kitchen Yuri turned from the stove and nodded at the small piece of paper that was on the table.

"Daddy! Can we go?" Alexander came running into the kitchen behind his father.

"We are going, relax." Getting a kiss from Viktor Yuri bent down to hug his son before he left to run his errands with his father.

"Have fun you two and Viktor please call me when you are on your way. I'd rather not have the house a mess from cooking when your mom comes."

"I promise I will. That is why Alexander is coming with me. So I don't forget."

"Hear that Alexander you have to be Daddy's reminder because he will forget."

"Okay mommy!" Watching his little boy run after his father as they headed out to run errands for later Yuri couldn't help but smile. Alexander loved to shadow Viktor. Tonight was a big day for him, he had his graduation from the learn to skate level one program. His little boy was three and he wanted to follow in his parent's footsteps it seemed. Viktor was still teaching at Ice Castle and one day they had gone to pick him up from the rink so they could all spend the rest of the day together. Alexander stood in the doorway to the rink and was blown away by watching his father alone on the ice. It was then that he wanted to learn to do what his dad did. Viktor told him his mother was just as good which only made him want to learn it even more. They were going to let him pursue whatever he wanted growing up and even if he didn't want to stay in skating they were going to let him learn. So far he loved it. The graduation was this afternoon and after his grandparents and friends were coming over to celebrate. Alexander told his Babushka all about his classes and she insisted she fly out for the graduation. Yuri didn't care, they had space for her and she was always welcome, though he thought it was a waste of money. The graduation was called just that but it basically just showing all the parents "hey your child can skate now." She didn't want to miss it though and Alexander loved when he saw her which made everyone happy.

While the boys did what they had to for later Yuri was going to spend the morning cooking. Viktor told him he didn't have to, they could have things catered but he didn't mind doing this at all. Having the house to himself while he did wasn't bad either. Viktor loved to sit in the kitchen and eat what he was making.

Two hours later Yuri was coming out of the kitchen when he heard the front door open. Hearing Makkachin go running past him to greet everyone with a big smile on his face, Yuri smiled and went to help his boys with the bags.

"Makkachin!" Hearing Alexander get excited to see his best friend Yuri smiled at the scene before he greeted his mother in law.

"Yuri! So good to see you!"

"You too mom. Hope the flight went well." Getting a hug from her he helped Viktor with the grocery bags so they could all relax before everything got crazy later. Going back into the kitchen he made sure Viktor didn't snitch anything he shouldn't.

"Yuri. This is stuff in here is yours." Taking the bag Viktor handed him he saw his eyes glistening. Putting the rest of the stuff away they went into the living room together not saying a word about what they were silently thinking. Hearing Alexander talking to his grandmother Yuri smiled as Viktor put his arm around his waist. It was still amazing to hear his three year old son speaking Russian. At Christmas this past year Anastasia had come over and had gotten a call from someone back home. Alexander was fascinated by the foreign language and once he was done he asked a million questions about it.

"How come you didn't speak English?"

"Because I am Russian."

"What is that?"

"That is the country I am from Alexander. I live and work in Russia so I speak Russian."

"Am I Russian?"

"You are because your father is Russian too. He lived there until he met your mother."

"Daddy, you don't speak English?" Hearing him ask his father in English had made all the adults laugh.

"I speak English, Japanese, French and Russian."

"Can I learn Russian too?"

"Are you sure you want to learn it?" Alexander's head went off like a bobble head and that had started that. It was almost scary how much this boy loved to learn. So young and already such a smart boy. This had worked for Yuri though, he could finally learn it. A few months later though and Alexander was fluent in Russian. Yuri was still trying, though he was getting better.

"Love? Almost ready? Alexander is going to start running holes in the floors if we don't leave soon." Hearing Viktor coming into their bathroom Yuri looked up from what he checking out. He knew it could have waited but it didn't take long.

"What does it say?" Being hugged by the one he loved Yuri lifted his head and smiled.

"Take a look for yourself." Showing Viktor the positive pregnancy test they both smiled as they shared a kiss. Breaking away from the other after, Yuri left the bathroom throwing out the test so they could get ready to go.

"What do you want to do?" Hearing Viktor's question Yuri grabbed his coat from the bed.

"Nothing. Today is Alexander's day and I refuse to take that from him for anything. There is no reason we have to tell anyone about this so let's wait."

"Okay. I can agree to that but only if I can do this."

Stopping what he was doing Yuri was lifted and hugged before Viktor kissed him.

"We are having another baby!" Laughing at his husband's excitement Yuri smiled and laughed back.

"Sshh!" But, he knew how happy this would make Viktor. They hadn't really been trying for another baby though they had both talked about being ready for one. They decided to let it happen when it did. He wasn't experiencing any type of symptoms though he had just been curious it had been awhile since they were intimate. And last night he had this dream about their family so since he knew Viktor was going out today he figured why not let him pick up a test.

Holding Alexander's hand Yuri was dragged to Ice Castle with Viktor right beside him. Alexander was excited and scared about this as he had told them the entire trip.

This wasn't anything fancy in the fact that they didn't need costumes or anything but seeing Alexander with his first pair of skates and ready for the ice made Yuri get teary eyed.

"Relax Alexander you will do fine I promise." Watching his little boy jumping in his spot Yuri bent down and smiled trying to get him to calm down. He was so much like the both of them it was scary.

"You think so Mommy?"

"I know so. You have spent so much time practicing with us and you will do beautiful. Just go have fun like you do every lesson." Giving his son a giant hug he let him go to hit the ice with the other little kids. Moving to the side with Viktor and his family they watched as the lesson got started. They started with how to safely fall and get up, then marching in place, watching them march across the ice Yuri couldn't help but wave back to his son as he passed them. As they moved to the two foot glides the instructor let the kids do it one by one and the parents lightly cheered for their child as they did it. Their family was no different as their little boy did his glides. Yuri couldn't believe it, his son was on the ice already. He didn't want to think about his performing one day but at this rate he could competing in his future. Hopefully he wouldn't have Alexander and the new baby competing against each other, he did not want them to be rivals.

At the end of the program the parents cheered and clapped for their kids as they left the ice. Hugging his son, Yuri was so proud of him.

"Did I do good mommy? I didn't fall."

"I saw. You did so well Alexander we are so proud of you."

Being lifted onto his father's shoulders they all left the rink after a little while and headed back to their house to eat and hangout to celebrate Alexander's achievements.

Coming to bed that night after tucking Alexander in, Yuri cuddled under the covers before he felt Viktor join him.

"Excited Yuri? To be expanding our family?"

"I am. I am a little nervous about how Alexander will take it but having another baby in the house will be good." He wasn't looking forward to Minako teasing him though. As soon as he started to show she was going to bust him he could see it now.

"Mommy? Are you okay?" Hearing Alexander come into their bedroom Yuri looked up from his pillow.

"I am fine Alexander. Need something?" Wanting to sit up he could feel his stomach wanting to revolt against him. Morning sickness was not something he was looking forward to at all.

"Mommy sick?"

"Just a little. Isn't daddy making you breakfast?" Wondering where Viktor was he knew neither of them were crazy about him going up and down stairs alone. They had gates but Alexander knew how to unlatch them so they had to be careful.

"Daddy said your tummy was upset."

"Yea. I'll be okay though." Speaking of which. He really didn't want to run past his son. "Go help daddy with breakfast Alexander."

"Can I make mommy something?"

"Sure." Quickly getting out of bed he yelled for Viktor to take their son as he ran into the bathroom. Finding out he was six weeks pregnant already was a good thing but knowing he had six more weeks of this was horrible. At least this time he was ready for terrible morning sickness and when he saw his doctor they gave him something right away.

"Yuri…love…"At Viktor's voice Yuri looked up from the toilet a few minutes later to see his head being poked through the door. "Do you need anything?"

Shaking his head no he heard Viktor tell their son something for a second before coming into the bathroom. "Alexander said he could make you food."

"I just don't want to upset him. I know he is worried about me." Getting a kiss on his forehead Yuri saw Viktor smile at him.

"I'll coax him into making you something light I promise."

Yuri knew Viktor was watching him. They had been sitting nicely on the couch, Alexander was playing with his toys and Makkachin on the floor, the day was perfect. And then it happened. Viktor placed his hand on his abdomen and Alexander said,
"Mommy…you are getting a tummy." It wasn't the weight comment he had an issue with per say. It was the fact that he was sixteen weeks pregnant and starting to show. They hadn't told Alexander yet about his coming sibling simply because they didn't know how to explain it. And it seemed like a waste when he wasn't showing.

"You're right Alexander mommy is."

"Thanks Viktor." Shooting his husband a look he knew he wasn't implying he was pregnant just simply putting on weight. "Come here Alexander. Come sit with us for a minute. Since you said something I think it's time we told you." Having him sit between them they told him he was going to be a big brother. It took a minute for him to process the information and to understand what was going on but he seemed excited, for now anyway.

A little girl. That is what the ultrasound showed. Yuri was excited by this. Neither of them truly cared what they were having but he was glad it was a girl because if she started figure skating too she wouldn't have to compete with her older brother. He really didn't want his kids to hate each other if one won over the other. Viktor was still the same, rubbing his stomach and talking to their little girl as they laid in bed together for the night.

"Do you still want to name her after your mother Yuri?"

"I'd like to. Though I've gotten so close to yours it seems rude."

"How about Aniko?"

"Did you just add their names together?"

"Maybe."

"I don't know. We have time to think about it."

"I know. I'd like you to name her Yuri. Since I named Alexander." Looking over at his husband he saw he was being serious.

"Maybe I'll let Alexander name her. Since he seems worried about being a big brother."

"You noticed that to huh?"

Sitting up Yuri saw Viktor follow him. They both looked at their joined hands and sighed. This was going to happen sooner or later.

"He is just young and doesn't understand but I am sure he will be a great big brother."

"I know. I just. I don't want him to get jealous." This was Yuri's biggest fear right now. Alexander was all theirs and he followed them both to the dance studio and to the rink. They were a close family and while they knew their daughter wouldn't change that they didn't want their son to think they were replacing him.

"We will all have to get adjusted to having a baby in the house again but I know we can make it work. Because we love each other." Getting a kiss from Viktor Yuri knew he was right. If they could balance a skating career and their first child together they could balance their newborn daughter and their three year old.

"Mommy, daddy…" Hearing Alexander outside their door Viktor went to get him and see what was wrong. It wasn't often he came to their room at night. Seeing Alexander outside the door with Makkachin he let them in "I had a bad dream."

"You did? It must have been really bad if Makkachin couldn't chase it away. Well come here my little man. Sleep between mommy and daddy tonight. We will keep you safe we promise." Watching Viktor lift Alexander in his arms and bring him to bed Yuri took their son so they could all get settled. Feeling Alexander snuggle him, Yuri smiled and felt better about their son not hating them once their sister was here.

This was awful. Yuri really didn't want his son to see him in pain from labor. He didn't care that he stayed by him at home but now they were at the center and he didn't want him to witness this. Mari had come to grab him and take him back to the inn but he didn't want to go knowing his little sister was on her way and that his mother was in pain. Telling him for the hundredth time that he was okay after he had a contraction, Viktor tried to convince his son to go with his aunt.

"Daddy promises you can meet her as soon as you can. It's just for now."

"Mommy is going to be okay?"

Hearing his son ask his father with tears in his eyes Yuri sat up and had him come closer.

"I promise you Alexander I will be fine. This is nothing. We just don't want you to get caught up in the commotion and this is boring. Your aunt came to get you so you both can play together. I love you Alexander."

"Love you mommy." Getting a kiss from his son he saw him leave with Mari thought he kept looking back as he left the room. "Oh thank god." Leaning back on the bed Yuri took a long exhale as Viktor sat beside him to run his fingers through his hair.

"Need something love?"

"Yea…actually I do. I need the mid-wife. Our daughter isn't waiting around." Labor seemed to be going much faster this time around. It was a good thing but the pain had gotten worse much faster than he was ready for. It was a good thing they didn't decide to stay at the house longer than they did.

Hearing his daughter cry Yuri saw her come to his chest taking what little breathe he had away. She was perfect. Meeting Viktor's gaze they smiled and shared a tender kiss before they went back to the little girl in his arms.

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Yuri and Viktor cheered as Alexander took a bow. Their little boy just completed his last program before he was allowed to enter the junior grand prix. He was just about fourteen and doing well in the sport. He loved to practice and he kept his grades up so he could do this and he insisted he stay with his parents as coaches. Watching him come off the ice Yuri got his arms around his son first. He was so proud of him. He loved watching him practice and he loved coaching him. No matter how he did here though he was proud of him. Letting him go Viktor hugged him next before they moved to the kiss and cry with his sister, Kei. They were close which is exactly what Yuri wanted and Kei loved learning moves from her brother that she could use in the programs her parents helped her with for the small competitions she was allowed to enter.

Taking a photo as a family with Alexander holding up his gold medal Yuri looked at Viktor after and smiled. They were both thinking the same thing, they loved this life and their family.

After they were able to fly home the four of them hit the rink for practice. Yuri went to grab some water for a second and stopped to watch his daughter do a double axel for her father. Knowing she was eleven didn't make him too happy she was doing doubles already but she certainly got her father's talent. According to Anastasia she looked so much like her father when he was a teenager. Her long silver hair probably didn't hurt that idea at all. Though she had Yuri's eyes which he was glad for since his eyes was something he had always loved about himself.

Hearing Alexander hit the ice Yuri put his water down to help him up and make sure he was okay. Seeing his family all together and helping each other out made Yuri's heart skip beats. He loved this, he loved everything about them always being together.

"Hey dad. Next year can I wear your black outfit? The one you wore during your junior years?"

"I don't know ask your mother. He had it last." Seeing all eyes on him Yuri stared at his son and his anxious eyes.

"Can I mom? Please? I know what song I want to use for the Junior Grand Prix and that outfit would be perfect."

Knowing he was talking about the outfit he used for Eros he was a little reserved simply for the fact of what it led to but his son was still young and seeing him in it would be an honor for both of them.

"Sure Alexander. I have it stored safely in the attic."

"No fair! I would love to wear dad's blue one but the rules say I can't."

"If you keep practicing Kei maybe I'll see if I can get it altered for you."

"Really daddy!" Watching Kei jumping around Yuri saw Viktor smile and nod. He still spoiled his kids by giving them everything they asked for but they were good kids. Kei glided around them excited which made both of them laugh. They had the cutest kids in the world. They knew the world was watching them, seeing what they would do in their careers but they didn't seem to let it get to them. They were in it for the love of the sport and that was all that mattered. Alexander had told them he wanted to become Japan's top skater after he learned about what happened to his father. He wanted to rub it in Russia's face over what they did though he was glad they lived here. Both the kids had been to Russia a few times, sometimes as a family and sometimes just to visit their Babushka but they said they liked being in Japan.

"Mom since Kei is working with dad can you help me?" Seeing Alexander come over to him Yuri nodded and they got to work. Nothing truly was better than this and to know it all started with an encounter in a banquet and a unauthorized video.

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There you have it folks. Encounter. I am blown away by all the love and support for this piece. I never would have imagined this type of feedback. To read my other YOI work check out Femalefighter (Destruction) its sequel will be up in a few days or so. Thanks again for everything it really means a lot.

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