Since my stories are so loved, here's another helping of Lukagami! I'm going to make this one where they're are adults, and they are going to face a personal crisis…I'm gonna go for the emotions this time, so you have been warned!

Also, this is the third time I've used this theme…doesn't make writing about it any easier…and I also want to make clear that using this theme doesn't mean that I am making light of women who have suffered from this…

Enough bloviating, on to what you're really here for!

It was another Saturday-so Kagami decided to indulge in a nice hot bath. As she let the water wash over her body, removing the stress from another week, she would eye the small plastic stick on her sink. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply, as the warm water worked its magic. She tried not to focus on the little stick…but she couldn't help it…

Eventually, she climbed out of the tub and dried herself off. She then took the white stick and looked for the tell-tale indicator. Please let it be two lines…please let it be two lines…

…the stick showed one line. "No…' Kagami softly whispered. She took the stick-as well as the whatever else came with the stick-and disposed of it all. She then collapsed on the bed, softly sobbing into her pillow. The sound of a door opening, followed by soft whistling, pulled Kagami from her sorrow. It was her husband, guitarist Luka Coffaine. She heard him call out, "Babe? I'm back from practice."

She wiped her eyes and headed into the living room. She weakly said, "Hey, babe."

Hearing Kagami's sad tone, Luka rushed to her, wrapping her in his embrace. She accepted the hug but broke down again. All Luka could do is rub her back and whisper in her ear, "It's OK…It's gonna be OK…"

Kagami composed herself, and said, "Oh, Luka…I'm sorry…"

Luka replied, "Sorry? Why?"

Kagami said, "I just took the test…again…and again…it was negative…"

Luka was silent at this. Kagami then said, "We've been trying so hard to start our family…and…and…I just feel…"

Luka said, "You feel what?"

Kagami replied, "Like I'm…failing you…"

Luka took his wife's hand and guided her to their sofa. He looked into her eyes, and said, "Babe…I would never think that you're failing me. It's gonna be alright."

She smiled, and embraced Luka, and knew that everything would be alright…

Some time later…Kagami was indulging in another Saturday warm bath. She and Luka continued in their mission to start their family…and like before, the plastic white stick sat on the sink. And like before-there was another agonizing wait. And so, Kagami exited the tub and looked at the stick.

One…no, two! TWO LINES! WE did it! Completely overtaken by euphoria, she let out a "Yes! Yes yes yes yes yes!"

The door opened-and Luka came in after his practice. Seeing his wife dance around piqued his curiosity-so he asked, "I take it that it's good news…"

Kagami, beaming, showing him the stick and said, "It's the best! We did it! We're going to be parents!"

It took Luka several seconds of processing what she said-but when he did, his reaction was euphoric. He grabbed Kagami and spun her around before kissing her. Her said, "Oh, babe…I can't believe this! This is the best news ever! We gotta tell everyone! And then-we're gonna celebrate!"

And with that Luka and Kagami began the road to parenthood. Many evenings were spent debating the child's gender (which they hadn't found out yet) and what that child would do-maybe the child would adopt Luka's talent for music…or Kagami's athleticism…no matter what, though-that child would get every drop of love from both of them.

However-in the highest points of euphoria…when everything is as perfect as can be…all it takes is one moment to turn from happiness to despair…

Kagami stated that she wasn't feeling well, so she called her office to state she wasn't coming in for the day. But she didn't want to lay around all day, either. She got out of the bed-and sat down again, feeling dizzy. It's just the baby causing these changes…

She managed to reach her feet and make her way to the living room. She started to do some cleaning…when the dizzy spell hit. She straightened herself-only for her vision for blacken…and she fell to the floor. As bad as that was, it wasn't the worst- Kagami could feel pain from her abdomen. She pulled herself to the phone and dialed for rescue services. It was only a few minutes later that Kagami was then loaded onto a gurney and headed for the hospital. But she felt as though it were an out of body experience. And her mind focused on one thing-please, Kami…please…anything but my baby!

Meanwhile, Luka was practicing with his bandmates. He heard his phone buzz, so he called for a short break. He saw a number from the hospital-and a lump formed in his throat. He answered the phone weakly, "Hello?"

A voice on the other end said, "Mr. Luka Coffaine? We have admitted your wife Kagami."

Hearing those words filled Luka with dread. But he then asked, "Is the matter serious?"

The voice on the other end replied, "Very serious."

Luka disconnected the call and informed his bandmates he needed to leave. He made his way to the hospital-and one of the first people he saw was Kagami's mother, Tomoe. He had a rough relationship with her because she didn't agree with Luka's 'lifestyle'…but the woman came to respect him and gave them her blessing. And the usually stoic Tomoe looked as though she had been given bad news.

Luka came up to her, and said, "Tsurugi-san…"

The older woman reached for him, and upon clenching his shoulder, embraced him. She then softly said, "Luka-san…my daughter needs you…"

Luka replied, "I will be there for her."

Tomoe pulled away, and said, "Good. You must be strong…for her…and yourself."

Luka then found the doctor who was working with Kagami during the pregnancy. The doctor took him to the room. The doctor said, "Mr. Coffaine-there is no easy way to say this. Your wife…"

Luka, with dread, asked, "Is Kagami OK?"

The doctor-probably used to many men in his position-gently squeezed Luka's shoulder to support him. He replied, "Your wife is fine. However…she did suffer from a miscarriage. That means…that your child did not survive. I am sorry for your loss."

Luka heard the words…but it seemed as though he was in some sort of nightmare. My child is dead…oh, no! What about Kagami? When Luka was able to speak, he asked, "How is she?"

The doctor replied, "We administered to her a small sedative. She should be coming out of it now. And you can see her."

Luka went into the room-and what he saw was the equivalent of someone taking a sledgehammer to his already hurting heart. Kagami-the strong warrior he fell in love with-was lying on a bed. And she looked so weak- Has she been told? Does she even know? He sat by the bed, and lightly squeezed her hand.

The first thing Kagami was aware of was the soft beeps. She opened her eyes and saw a ceiling in a strange building. I'm in the hospital…what happened? She thought. Her mind replayed the events-she was dizzy and collapsed…then she was headed to the hospital…the pain in her abdomen…

She then saw Luka at the bedside. He smiled at her, and said, "Hey, babe."

Kagami said, "Luka? What happened? One moment I'm cleaning the apartment…and the next I'm here in the hospital."

Luka swallowed…he knew it was going to be difficult. He said, "Kagami…I spoke to the doctor. And…"

Kagami said, "And…what? What happened, Luka? Tell me!"

Luka-usually an upbeat guy-was crying. He said, "Kagami…you had a miscarriage. The baby…our baby…oh, Kagami…"

Kagami saw Luka's expression changing-but it hit her when he said 'miscarriage'. She broke down, softly sobbing. Luka took his wife in a gentle embrace as she wept for the child she would never have. They remained in each other's arms, consoling each other.

Luka said, "I know it's hard…but we gotta push through, babe. No matter how painful it is…we gotta push through the pain."

Kagami sniffled, and said, "I don't know if I can…we tried so hard to have the baby…and when we finally beat that obstacle…this happens! But…we can't give up…"

Luka smiled, and said, "And we'll do it when you're ready, Kagami."

The next months were a challenge. While Kagami's body had healed, her mind was still a mess. She battled her fears of feeling like a failure. She battled the despair and pain- but Luka was always there to console her. And the time came- when they decided to go for it-and that night, Luka helped Kagami forget all about the pain…that night, for them, it was about passion and healing-two things Kagami needed.

…so, it was another Saturday, and Kagami was preparing lunch for Luka. The door opened, and Kagami heard Luka's whistling. He came up behind her and hugged her. She playfully said, "That had better be my handsome husband."

Luka replied, "If not, that guy's in some big trouble."

She turned into his embrace and they shared a kiss. She put a plate of food on the table and stepped out of the room. She sat down to her own food, and said, "Oh, before I forget. I have a special surprise for you."

Luka said, "A surprise? What kind of surprise?"

Kagami stood and took Luka's hand. She put it over her abdomen, and with the happiest smile ever, replied, "This kind…Daddy…"

And that's a wrap! I have a little announcement-because I'm now working, the story updates will be fewer- I'll probably do most of my writing on the weekends.

Anyways, be sure to leave a comment! And be on the lookout for the next chapter of 'The Miraculous Road Trip'!