Chapter 46

Months had passed by and Kamui's and Fuuma's wedding drew ever closer. Fuuma being Fuuma wanted it originally on Halloween, but that got postponed for a somewhat bigger event; the baby Subaru was carrying had decided they wanted to be born on Halloween. It was quite hectic, all four of them (Subaru was already with the healers) were pacing St. Mungo's. Hokuto kept trying to sketch out new fashion designs, Kamui kept staring blankly at walls, and Fuuma nervously tapped his foot as he watched the last member of their group circle the waiting area like a hawk.

After several hours Kamui griped about caffeine and made Fuuma go up to the fifth floor to get some. It was when it was just her and Seishirou that Hokuto decided to speak.

"You should sit down and relax Sei-chan."

"How can I relax?! What if something happens to him it will be my fault just like—"

"We both know your sister's death was not your fault. Subaru is in the finest medical facility in the world and this was something you both decided to do. He'll be okay. Look, Yukito is doing just fine and Winter is a vibrant little thing!"

"Are you two here for Subaru Sumeragi?"

Hokuto looked up and nodded. "Yeah, there's two others that should be back soon, they went for caffeine."

"Mind me asking who you two are and who the two that are missing are?"

"I'm Hokuto Sumeragi, his twin, one of the boys missing is our other twin and the other one missing is our brother-in-law. This charming man across from me is Seishirou Sakurazuka, he's Subaru's par—"

"Husband. Now what is it?"

"Well I came out here to tell you that we're going to do our best, but don't get high hopes for either him or the baby."

Hokuto's green eyes widened as she watched her best friend leap to his feet.

"What do you mean not to get high hopes for him or the baby? You turn around and you get back in there and you save my husband and OUR baby or trust me you'll regret it!"

She didn't dare approach him this time. She knew who he was and the look in his amber eyes was deadly. So when Kamui and Fuuma returned, both dropping their cups in the progress, Hokuto explained to them the situation and made Kamui sit by her.

Fuuma stayed back too until he saw his brother going for his wand. When he saw that, he moved and grabbed his brother back. "It's not worth it Seishirou! We could get thrown out of here!"

"I don't care! Let me go, let me go!"

"You want to be here for Subaru right? And your child? THEN SIT! AND YOU! YOU GET IN THERE AND SAVE MY FUTURE NIECE OR NEPHEW!"

"Of course; we'll do everything we can."

~#~

Hours went by and six at night became nine at night. Hokuto, Kamui, and Fuuma sat outside in the waiting room with Seishirou. It had taken the efforts of the three to pull him into a seat and make him sit. Twice Fuuma tried to start a conversation to lighten the mood but he got dead silence. Finally an older healer came into the room.

"Which one of you is the father of the baby?"

Seishirou stepped forward. "Me."

"You and one family member can come to see him if you wish." Kamui pushed Hokuto.

Both of them walked in dead silence. When they saw Subaru, their faces went ash white. "He's stable but he's still asleep, it will be a while before he awakens."

Hokuto walked over and took ahold of her brother's hand.

"And the baby?" Hokuto looked surprised, she had known Seishirou for as long as Subaru had, which was over seven years now. She had never heard his voice come out in such a crack. Not even at his and Subaru's wedding.

"The baby's fine, would you like to see her?"

If the situation had been lighter, Hokuto would've cheered for having a niece to spoil and dress up. "Of course he does, let's see the angel."

The healer brought over a little girl wrapped in a pale pink blanket.

"She looks just like Subaru, doesn't she Seishirou?"

"Yeah..."

"So have you and your partner decided on a name?"

"Just her first name, I'll let Subaru give her the middle name."

"Very well; what's this miracle child's name?"

"Mystic."

Hokuto booped her niece's nose lightly. "Excuse me healer, but why is she a miracle child?"

"Because we were lucky to save her and her father; his body isn't exactly built for childbirth and if he ever attempts again there's a ninety percent chance of him not surviving the ordeal."

The healer left them alone and amber met emerald. Emerald that was similar to his husband's but at the same time, they didn't have the light that Subaru's did. "This stays between us Hokuto. I'll tell him when the times right."

Hokuto paused. "Very well, but if you hurt him by keeping a secret for too long, I'll kill you and you know I will."

Mystic reached her little hands out and gripped her daddy's shirt. Amber eyes looked down at the little miracle in his arms. "She's really mine and his, isn't she?"

At this Hokuto offered her brother-in-law a soft smile. "Of course she is, from day one Subaru gave you his heart, body, and soul. He loves you."

"He will wake up, won't he? I don't want to know a world without him."

"He will; didn't you hear the healer?" She paused briefly. "Seichan?"

Hmm?"

"Subaru mentioned in passing a name for her. It could be her middle name."

"Oh what's that?"

"Sakurako."

~#~

Weeks had went by and still Subaru slept in St Mungo's, unaware of his life passing him by. Seeing as today was November 22nd, Hokuto dragged Kamui with her to the manor.

"Why are you bringing me?! Fuuma's at Quidditch practice and you know I don't get along with Seishirou."

"FOR THE LOVE OF—! TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY, HE'S RAISING HIS DAUGHTER ALONE WHILE OUR TWIN WHO HE'S MARRIED TOO IS IN A COMA! He hasn't left the manor in WEEKS. He hasn't been going to work, he's been doing paperwork from home. SO CAN IT!" Not waiting for a response, she dragged him up the steps and tapped her wand on the door, still pulling an irritable Kamui behind her.

"Oh hello Miss Sumeragi and her brother, I'm afraid Master Sakurazuka isn't seeing anyone today."

Hokuto frowned and pouted until a voice behind the maid said otherwise.

"Let them in, I could use a hand."

Kamui walked in first. "Fuuma? What are you doing here?" He looked up confused at his fiancé.

"Not Quidditch season right now and I'm technically babysitting." In his arms was baby Mystic.

"Liar; Quidditch season is November to May."

"Fine I took a day off, it is Seishirou's birthday after all…"

"Where is he?"

"Got me. I still get lost around here. Come on, let's see if we can find him together. I've been here for about fifteen minutes but my niece demanded my attention."

"Speaking of, give me the princess." Mystic gladly went into her aunt's arms and gurgled as she was held.

"You're his brother and you haven't found him? How are we supposed to?"

"You realize how many rooms are in this manor? That aside, Hokuto knows him better than I do. Although the only people that could probably help us find him aren't here..."

"Shut up you two and listen."

The haunting sound of a piano melody filled their ears.

"Excuse me Anya? Where's the music room?"

"Down the hall, last door on the left."

The three of them reached the piano room and saw the door was open.

"Hell of a time to be playing the piano when Subaru is—" Hokuto turned to hit her brother. "Shush Kamui!"

"He only used to play for Kotori. Now he usually only plays for Subaru. However he does it a lot when he's keeping crap buried in that brilliant mind of his."

"Take a breath

I pull myself together

Just another step till I reach the door

You'll never know the way it tears me up inside to see you

I wish that I could tell you something"

"The poor thing, his voice is cracking. It must be hard on him, raising Mystic without Subaru."

"Sometimes I wish I could save you

And there're so many things that I want you to know

I won't give up till it's over

If it takes you forever I want you to know"

The playing stopped and Kamui swore he saw the older man wipe his eyes on his sleeve. "The three of you can come out you know; and don't pretend you haven't been there."

"Ohohohohoho busted. Well Mystic wanted her daddy."

He relieved Hokuto of the little bundle in her arms and held Mystic close. "You miss him, don't you, Mystic?"

"Not as much as you do."

Amber eyes shot over at Fuuma.

The tense moment was broken by Hokuto's phone. "Hello? Yes this is she, he's with me; why? Is something wrong? What? We'll be right there." Tears had pricked the corner of Hokuto's green eyes.

Honey brown, violet, and amber eyes looked at her.

"That was St Mungo's, Subaru's awake." Kamui swooped in to take his niece from her father's arms just in time for her father to fall backwards.

"Looks like it's my turn to have your back older brother, eh?" Fuuma had caught Seishirou before he hit the ground. "Come on! Let's go see Subaru!"

The four of them headed outside, well, Fuuma had to guide his brother who was half robot, to head for the hospital. When they arrived, the healer said only one visitor for now. Kamui stepped forward and plopped Mystic in Seishirou's arms. "Go, tell him Hokuto and I are here and love him, and behave yourself."

"That was admirable of you little brother."

"You know Fuuma, holding mystic is nice; one day I'd like one of my own."

A blush dusted the taller man's cheeks. "We'll have to work on it."

Going into Subaru's room, he was greeted by Subaru sitting up in bed. "Sei-kun!"

"Your brother and sister send their love as well. But they sent me and Mystic."

"Is that..?"

"Yes, Mystic Sakurako Sumeragi-Sakurazuka."

"Lemme hold her, I wanna hold her." He gently placed Mystic in Subaru's arms, cradling Subaru's arms in his own for support. "She's beautiful Sei-kun, and she's ours, all ours. I'm sorry I've been out for so long."

"Don't apologize, I'm just glad you're back." He pressed his lips to Subaru's and Subaru swore he tasted salt, but there was no way Seishirou had been crying, right? "By the way Seishirou…"

"Don't try to talk Subaru, save your strength."

"Happy birthday; one of the healer's told me today's November 22. I'm sorry I didn't get you anything...I'll make it up to you."

"You being awake is the greatest gift I ever could receive. Plus with Mystic, it makes it ten times better."