Thankful
Chapter XI: A Little Bit of Belly
By: Michelle
July 2, 2001
Venus sat on the swing on the porch at the farm. It was nice to be away from the hot muggy sewers. It also was peaceful and quiet.
April walked out on the porch. "What do you want to eat for supper?"
"Just some pizza with pickles and chocolate." Venus replied.
"Yummy." April made a face. "Where's Casey, Raph, and Shadow?"
"Shadow's picking me some flowers over by that tree." Venus sighed. "Casey and Raph went to get fireworks."
"Oh joy." April replied.
July 3, 2001
"Good Morning." Raphael rolled over and wrapped his arms around Venus.
"Hmm." Venus lay on her back. She had a hard time sleeping at night.
Raphael looked over Venus. "Damn."
"What?"
Raphael felt Venus belly. She was a little bigger than normal. This time she had a little belly.
Venus looked over to Raphael's hands. She now was actually showing that she was pregnant. "Oooo."
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Raphael held Venus's hand as they walked in the kitchen.
"Holy shit." Casey dropped his fork.
"Casey," April gave him a look to remind him that Shadow was present.
"Hi Aunt Venus!" Shadow smiled as she and Raphael sat down.
"You look so cute." April smiled and came over to touch her belly.
Shadow looked at Venus confused. "Aunt Venus, you got fat."
Venus giggled.
"Shadow." April giggled. "Your Aunt Venus is going to have babies. Remember."
"Yeah."
"The babies are in Aunt Venus' belly." April told her.
Shadow was confused. "How did the babies get in there?"
"Ummm." April wasn't sure how to respond to that question, especially to a six-year-old.
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Shadow sat down on the swing next to Venus. "Aunt Venus, can I tell you a secret."
"Sure."
"Promise not to tell."
Venus smiled. "I promise."
"I want a baby brother."
Venus giggled. "You do."
Shadow nodded.
July 4, 2001
Venus covered her ears as Casey and Raphael shot off another batch of fireworks. So much for having peace and quiet.
"Did you see that Vee?" Raphael said to her.
"Yeah." She sighed. "I heard it too."
"You got to see these." Raphael said as he shot off another one.
April came and sat next to her. "Men are amused by the simplest things."
"Yeah." Venus smiled. "But, you got to love them anyway."
April laughed. "So true."
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Venus sighed as Raphael held her hand. How could such wonderful things cause so much pain? She sighed again. She hadn't even really started. Obento said she wasn't dilated to ten centimeters yet.
Raphael gently squeezed Venus' hand. Was he ready to be a father? The last few months had been difficult for him. Well, more like unbelievable.
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July 9, 2001
Raphael help Venus come down the ladder. It was more difficult with her belly and all.
"We're back." Raphael yelled. Then, he began helping Venus walked down the stairs to the living room where everyone was gathered.
"Damn."
"Holy shit balls!"
"Oh My God!"
Raphael rolled his eyes. "Enough guys, OK."
Venus sat on the sofa next to Splinter. "Welcome back the 'four' of you."
"Thanks, sensei." Venus smiled.
"Yeah, well we're not staying long." Raphael announced. "We're going back to the farmhouse after Venus' appointment tomorrow."
"We are." Venus was confused. "Raph, we just got here."
"I know." Raphael shrugged. "But, we're goin' back tomorrow."
"Oh." Venus put the thought aside. She liked it on the farm. It reminded her of home. Plus, it didn't keep her so confined and hidden like the sewers did.
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FROM THE AUTHOR:
If anyone is interested, I have also update my fanfic Queen of the Dragons, but for some reason isn't showing up.
Also, Thanks for all the reviews.
Michelle
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