Chapter Three: An unforgiving dream

Sorry for taking so long with the chapters, I just haven't been getting any reviews lately. I would like to thank those who did read it though. This chapter here is for you guys

The morning sun slowly rose over the horizon. The cool crisp springtime air whipped lightly traveled over the city and through Belldandy's hair. Upon the roof she sat curled in a fetal position, rocking back and forth, trembling in tears. The truth has come. Deep down inside she knew she couldn't bear children for Keiichi. Eventually he would ask and she would have to tell him. "Keiichi, there's something that I must tell you. I. I can't give you a child. By contract I am not allowed to give you a child." What! Why not! I don't believe this." Keiichi roared. Belldandy shuddered under the tone of his voice. He stormed through the house raving. Belldandy could do nothing but stand idly by in fear of his torment. The image played over and over in her mind. She knew Keiichi wouldn't behave like that. But she felt he had every right to. "I guess I have no choice but to tell him." Belldandy stood, her face contorted and downcast. She slowly rose off the roof and floated from the roof to the ground, then into the house.

Skuld quickly awoke with a start. " Oh! I forgot to tell Belldandy about my dream." She fumed. Her feet thudded on the wooden floor in the house. "Belldandy!" She called. Skuld soon stopped dead in her tracks. Belldandy was found in the kitchen doing nothing. "Belldandy! There was something I forgot to tell you. I had this weird dream wear Yggdrasil was in ruins. No one was around and it was really scary. And the weirdest thing was I could hear you and the almighty arguing. And you were being punished for something. But I cant remember what." Skuld spoke. Belldandy was in a state of shock. "Urd told me that I don't have premonitions or anything so we should just see if this comes true, but I'm scared Belldandy. I don't want you to get in trouble for anything." She began to cry. Belldandy knelt eye level to her sister. "Don't worry. I'm sure that whatever happens I'll be alright." She stated wrapping her arms around her sister. "You promise you'll be alright?" Skuld asked. "Positive" Belldandy responded. "Here how about helping me make breakfast, Okay?" Belldandy asked. Skuld nodded.

Soon the smell of fried fish and nikuman filled the entire house. "Its amazing how much Skuld has learned. And with her new powers this may cause trouble. And she already has enough to do without my problem. Poor Skuld." Belldandy thought. "Good morning everyone." Keiichi spoke. He walked over to Belldandy and kissed her on the cheek. He searched the shelves and pulled out four glasses then grabbed the orange juice from the refrigerator. Soon everyone was eating breakfast. Belldandy's appetite soon left her. Everyone finished and Belldandy proceeded to do the dishes. "What's the matter Belldandy?" Keiichi asked. Belldandy nearly jumped out of her skin. "Um, Keiichi would you ever consider having a child?" she asked abruptly. "Well the thought did cross my mind a few times but I never really gave it much thought. But yes. Eventually when we're ready I would like to experience having a child and having a family." Belldandy's head hung low. "Well what if I think that we are ready, that we are ready to have a child to love. Would you be willing to try?" She asked. Keiichi was in total shock. "I'm not sure I'm ready Belldandy. I mean we're still going through school and all and it would be hard to take care of a baby if we are in school." He stated, "You're right, I shouldn't have pushed like that, I'm sorry Keiichi. Her voice shaky. "It's okay Belldandy, I understand where you are coming from. This is an important stage in our lives and I think we should discuss it. But can we discuss it tomorrow, after I've had time to think about it. He pleaded. Belldandy nodded. "Great, tomorrow I'll be able to give you an honest opinion," he stated turning away. He left the kitchen and Belldandy collapsed in tears. "How could I do such a thing? How could I mislead Keiichi like this? We would be separated for all eternity if I wear to bear a child." Her insides burned with an icy cold pit building inside her. "Keiichi deserves better than this. He deserves to have a child carry his name, a child to call his own. Someone to love and cherish until his dying day. This is so unfair of me to keep this away from him. Yet I can't find the courage to tell him, what am I to do?" she thought. Belldandy clasped her hands together, causing the symbol on her head to glow. In a flash the dishes were done and she sulked out of the kitchen onto the roof where she resided earlier in the morning.

"Why! Why do I keep lying to Keiichi? This is so wrong. I should tell him, I have to tell him. Because if he finds out any other way then I could lose him and I cant afford to lose Keiichi. I love him too much to lose him. And with Skuld's new abilities it's only a matter of time before he finds out in another way. So I guess I have to tell him tomorrow, when we have our talk." Belldandy's heart began to race at the thought of telling Keiichi. That evil icy pit began to build up in her chest, her heart. With guilt nesting inside her, she decided to ease the pain for the night and get some sleep. She crept to the side of Keiichi. "I even have to resort to sneaking around now, this is ridiculous," she thought. Slowly and dreadfully she fell asleep.

The morning sun Began to bead into Belldandy's eye. She awoke to find that she overslept and Keiichi had opened the blinds. He turned towards her with a smile. "Belldandy, after careful thought and consideration, I feel that we are ready to have a child. Belldandy's face showed nothing but horror.

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