Chapter 57
As a Pro Quidditch player, Fuuma had grown used to unexpected events. Games rarely got cancelled but sometimes they had to be. As a father to a pair of twins he was even more used to surprises. Especially when Kamui had to work late at Gringotts leaving him alone. Usually he was good at reading people and things, having Kurogane Suwa as a best friend and Seishirou Sakurazuka as a brother proved useful. Top that off with Hokuto Sumeragi as a sister-in-law and you had it made. Hanging with them rubbed off on you. Fuuma was actually quite gifted in many forms of magic. The only one he couldn't quite get the hang of was potions; yet he would've easily gotten a job at the Ministry as well, but he wanted to be free. In his almost thirty years of life he had learned that sometimes things happen not in the way you'd expect them to. What he wasn't expecting when he answered his ringing doorbell was his two year old niece and Yuui Fluorite to be standing there.
"Uncle Fuuma!"
"Hi Mystic! What are you doing here?" Orange tinted honey eyes turned to his former classmate. In a much more cool tone he addressed him. "Hello Yuui." He never really forgave Yuui for what happened during his fifth year at Hogwarts. He didn't know how or why Subaru forgave him. Oh wait, scratch that. Subaru was a saint and forgave everyone. Fuuma would bet his broomstick, The Firebolt 7, that Subaru even kind of liked his mother-in-law.
"Fuuma. I see you're doing well…I'm glad you're home…Hokuto was not..."
"I could say the same. However, why are you with my niece and how do you know where I live? We have a lot of protective enchantments up since my mother is on the loose."
"Subaru told me…your brother's on his way to St. Mungo's."
Honey eyes narrowed. "What did you do to him? Still working for Fei Wang Reed? I'm aware not all Slytherins are bad but very rarely does a bad seed turn good."
His hand gripped his wand just as Kamui came into the room holding a crying Kousei. "Hello, Yuui, what are you doing here?"
"As I told your..." A quick glance down showed that Kamui and Fuuma were indeed married now "husband, his brother is at St. Mungo's."
"The moron probably overworked himself again."
"You don't think he's having the same issues Subaru did, do you?"
"I have no idea but you better go. I'll stay with the twins and Mystic until Hokuto gets here."
"But Subaru will need you…you're his twin."
"But you have a special way of relaxing people Fuuma...it's what made me fall in love with you to begin with."
A soft smile and a kiss to Kamui's head. "I'll keep you updated to the best of my ability. Feel free to come along with Hokuto later."
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Upon arriving at St. Mungo's, Fuuma was met with his father. "Dad…how is he? Is he..?"
"Your brother's fine Fuuma. A bit groggy but he's perfectly fine. I figured if your brother and his husband decide to have any more kids, I'll be in charge of the chase. After that disaster with Mystic…"
Fuuma frowned. He knew all too well of the disaster with Mystic and the strain it had put on his brother's marriage. He was glad that Kamui seemed to be free of that although he can't say he himself was exactly the strong one…
He gripped the front of the other male's robes, the tears falling fast. "I...I don't know what to do...I'm not strong like you are...If I lose him I'll be worse than lost."
Recovering from the brief surprise at the taller male flinging himself into him, a pair of small hands gripped his shoulders. "Fuuma."
Tear filled honey eyes looked up into amber eyes. "You're stronger than you know and despite his appearance so is Kamui."
"If he goes down like Subaru almost did…."
"He won't. The reason Subaru had that problem is strictly because of a curse, my curse. Hokuto went with Kamui and got him checked out; he'll be fine. Now instead of blubbering over my robes, go. Your husband needs you."
Fuuma shook his head as he headed up to the recovery room. He found Subaru there, looking tired and anxious all at once. "Hey, the Calvary is on their way. Kamui has Mystic along with Kousei and Ember…I feel bad now."
"Hi Fuuma, don't worry, Hokuto called and she's going over to get them now. They should be here any—"
"What a fabulous day it is to welcome a new member to the family ohohohohoho!"
Hokuto was holding Mystic's hand while Kamui's hands were each occupied by his twin children's tiny hands.
"Subaru?" It was Akira who had called him.
"Yes…Dad?"
A smile from the healer. "You can come in and see him now. The rest of you too; it's alright."
"I'm gonna go get caffeine first, it's been a long day. Ember, Kousei, come on."
Akira had taken the newborn baby boy to be cleaned up and taken care of. Subaru picked up a tan hand and rubbed his thumb softy over it before looking at the face of his husband who was still knocked out.
"Papa? Is Daddy sleeping still?"
"He is sweetie, but he'll be alright."
"Subaru, is the baby alright?"
"Yes Hokuto, he's fine." Hokuto pouted. She had hoped for another girl she could spoil. Oh well, there was always Ember.
"You know, in all the years I've known my brother this is the most peaceful I've seen him."
"We'll leave you guys be. Come on Mystic, let's go meet up with your uncle and cousins, come on Fuuma."
Subaru leaned over the bed and kissed his husband lightly on the lips. He didn't notice the amber eyes open as another healer placed his son in his arms.
When Seishirou opened his eyes, he saw his husband cuddling a sleeping baby. He felt groggy and sore. "Where's the others?"
"Hush, save your strength, Mystic went with her uncles and auntie to get something to eat." A brief pause. "Would you like to hold him?"
"Him? You mean I get a boy?"
Subaru grinned proudly. "Yes, we have a beautiful baby boy now. I was thinking of naming him Aiko."
A weak grin on Seishirou's part. "Aiko Naoki."
Subaru rolled his green eyes before gently placing their newborn son in his husband's arms. "Twice blessed, we're so lucky, thank you Sei-kun."
No answer, he was too busy admiring the dozing child in his arms. Subaru bent down and kissed his husband's forehead before helping him support their son.