Author's Note- Alright so I was reading over my reviews when I suddenly realized that Dark Bat was right, this chapter was much too quick and unattached. So I rewrote it. The reviews I respond to are the ones for the end.

FaDiNgSiLvErStAr, Sprocket, TigressMoon, RogueVampyr, Steph Siverstar, Mysteeggurl- Thanks alot!

Dark-bat- My best friend is now pregnant and the father is nowhere around so I've gotten to see first hand what she's going through. Not to mention the fact that I'm the god-mother and am going to be the one in the delivery room, so I'm there for EVERYTHING. But I wouldn't miss it for the world. Most guys have good paternal instincts. The biggest womanizer I know has settled down now because his girlfriend got pregnant. I'm glad you liked the story and I hope this chapter isbetter.

KitKatnz- that's a very good question. I'm happy you enjoyed the story.

Orion Kohaishu- Thanks! This is one of my favs and I'm hoping this story will enhance it a little.


Nine Months


I grieve in my condition
For I cannot find the strength to say I need you so.

Oh and every time I'm close to you

There's too much I can't say,

And you just walk away.

-Sarah McLachlan


A month later

Kitty sat staring at the sky. The others were inside, she could hear Jubilee and Bobby laughing together as the two watched an old movie. Remy and Rogue were out on a date and here she sat out on the roof all alone. Unexpected tears filled her eyes. Why can't you be here? She wondered.

"Kid, you okay?" Logan asked climbing out onto the roof and sitting beside her.

"No."

"What is it?"

"I'm pregnant, I'm alone... I'm getting fat... I miss Pete!" She took a couple gasping breaths trying to keep her emotions under control. Logan stared at the young girl and wondered, not for the first time, what would have happened if he hadn't found Rogue. The untouchable girl had given him back things he wasn't even aware that he had missed: his civility, and his sympathy. "Why'd this happen to me?"

"I don't know," Logan said admitted honestly. "But you've been handling it really well."

Kitty sniffled trying her hardest to keep from crying again. "No I haven't. I've been crying and whining and-"

"And you're pregnant. I think we can forgive that."

"I hate my life."

"I don't blame ya." They sat silently for a while. "Do you want me to find him? I can have him back here in twelve hours at the latest." He and Pete had clicked. Their personalities meshed pretty well so the two had had several nights bar hopping with Remy and a couple good games of poker. The ex-agent had told Logan what was going on, on his way out of the mansion. He had asked Logan to watch out for Kitty.

"No," Kitty said hesitantly. "He's in danger, wherever he is. Bringing him back would only make it worse."

Logan looked at her surprised. She was surprisingly deep for a girl her age, and very perceptive. "You're a good woman." He wrapped an arm around her shoulders as she lost it and started sobbing. She leaned against him letting him support her as she broke down.

Two months after that

"Look at me," Kitty whined. "I'm the size of a bus."

"I swear, pregnant or not, if you don't go to sleep in five minutes, I will kill you," Jubilee warned.

Kitty pouted sighing as she stared at the ceiling. "I'm going to go get something to eat," she announced forcing herself to her feet.

"Be careful," Rogue called after her friend. Kitty went into the kitchen and pulled out an apple when the phone rang.

"The Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters, Kitty Pryde speaking, how may I help you?" she asked politely.

"Ya sound like a bloody recording, luv," an amused voice said. She promptly dropped the apple.

"Pete?"

There was a brief silence on the other end. "I can't talk long. I'm at a payphone as it is. How are you?"

"I'm pr- I'm fine…"

"Pryde, somethin' wrong?"

"Well, duh! I miss you."

She could hear the smile in his voice as he responded. "I know, luv, I miss you too."

"What are you doing?"

"At the present moment standing on a corner."

"Wisdom-"

"I can't tell ya, Kit, all I can tell you is, with luck we'll have this settled in three months."

"Will you call again?"

"If I can. It's so good t' ear yer voice again."

"I know." She leaned against the counter touching her swelling belly with one trembling hand. "Pete, come home soon. I could really use you around right now."

"Kit, somethin's wrong, please tell me."

"I don't want to worry you. I'm fine. I really am."

He sighed. "Fine, for the record, I don't believe you, we don't have much time so just talk to me, luv. How're things at the Institute?"

Just peachy, I'm pregnant and the father of my baby is in England! "Well, Logan wants to rip out your throat for leaving me like that."

"Check, avoid Wolverine."

"Ororo and Jean got back last month."

"Never did get to meet them. How're Rogue and Jubilee?"

"They're great. Rogue made a breakthrough. She can control her powers for short periods." She giggled thinking about that. "She and Remy are taking full advantage of that."

He chuckled. "I'm sure." There was a pause. "Shit! Luv, I have to go. The car's here."

"Okay. I love you, Pete."

"Love you too, Kitty. I'll try to get to you soon."

"You better. Bye."

"I'll see you soon." Then the line went dead. Kitty hung up and picked up the apple washing it before sitting down and chewing thoughtfully on it.

"That was your daddy," she told the baby as she rubbed her belly. "I hope he's going to be okay with this…"

"Kitty, are you talking to yourself?" Ororo inquired walking into the kitchen.

"Of course not, Ms. Munroe, I was talking to the baby," Kitty said.

"Are you sure about keeping it?"

"Yes, Ms. Munroe, and trust me, I thought about this long and hard. Besides, I'm sure the father would like some say in what I'm going to do."

"Kitten, do you honestly think that man is going to come back?"

"Yes," Kitty said with utter conviction. "If he doesn't come back it'll be because he can't."

"Or won't. Kitty the man left you right after you had sex."

"Because he had to!" Kitty took a deep breath to calm herself knowing that getting angry wasn't good for the baby. "Ms. Munroe, you saw the files. He had to leave, I just got off the phone with him, incidentally."

"He called you? Why didn't you inform one of us?"

"Because he said he couldn't talk long."

"Did you tell him?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"If I tell him he'll worry. I don't want him to have to worry about me."

"Kitten, if he knows he may come back here."

"Where they can find him. He will come back, Ororo. It just might take some time."

"And how long are you willing to wait, Kitten?"

"However long it takes." She finished her apple and threw the core away. "Goodnight, Ms. Munroe." She walked up the stairs.

Two months after that

"I don't even want to get up," Kitty sighed.

"What's wrong?" Rogue asked looking at her roommate concerned.

"I'm pregnant, everything that can be swollen is... and I swear this baby hates me."

"Ooh! Is she kicking?" Jubilee ran over to Kitty and felt her belly as the baby kicked out. "Wow."

"You only say that because you aren't the one she's doing that to," Kitty groaned. "Yesterday she was trying to break my ribs."

"You're exaggerating again," Rogue laughed.

"So you say," Kitty grumbled. She then went about the arduous task of getting up and getting dressed.

"C'mon, Prego."

"I'm not a spaghetti sauce, Jubes," Kitty growled.

"Whatever," Jubilee said brightly. The three girls made their way down to the kitchen.

"Good morning, ladies" Scott said setting Kitty's usual plate of lightly peppered (but no salt added) eggs, toast (with only a little no fat butter) and vitamins in front of her.

"You guys have taken all the fun out of eating," Kitty said for what felt like the hundredth time.

"The baby needs healthy food," Jean reminded her.

"Yeah, yeah," Kitty grumbled. "I know."

"How do you feel this morning?" Scott asked.

"Okay."

"Any more pain?" Jean asked prodding Kitty's stomach.

"Hey now!" Kitty exclaimed. "We aren't in the medlab."

Jean shook her head with a smile. "Okay, but your appointment is tonight, then you're all mine."

"Well, now I'm scared." Everyone sat down as the others started coming in. No one even dreamed about making fun of Kitty or saying anything about her being pregnant, the first person that said something got up close and personal with Bobby's fist, the second wasn't so fortunate, both Jubilee and Rogue took care of her. They were given two weeks detention. The girl was given three weeks. Kitty smiled a little remembering that. She guessed that Rogue dating the languages teacher kind of helped.

She looked at Jean as she playfully fed Scott a piece of toast. She felt no jealousy. Kitty could even stand to be around the two of them for extended periods of time. She was pleased to realize that she really was completely over Scott. The only guy she wanted now was the father of the little baby she was carrying inside of her.

Please come home, she begged him silently. I need you.

Two months later

"If I see that bastard again I'm going to rip off his-" Kitty was cut off by another contraction. She grasped Logan's hand tightly. She had opted for him to be her coach since she was least likely to hurt him and because he was the least squeamish.

"Breath," Jean instructed. "Get ready to push."

"I am breathing," Kitty snapped.

"One, two, three, push," Jean said. Kitty obeyed. This went on for an hour until finally. "One more push." Kitty pushed with the last of her strength before sagging backwards. "It's a girl." Hank and Jean both worked on cleaning the baby before placing her into Kitty's arms. "Here you are."

Kitty smiled looking down at the small bundle in her arms. "She's perfect." The child had Pete's dark features and blue eyes and her own facial features. Oh, Pete, if only you could see her... she's so beautiful... our baby girl.

"That she is," Dr. McCoy said.

"Good job, kid," Logan said massaging his hand.

"What are you going to name her?" Jean asked.

"Abagail," Kitty announced. She smiled at her baby. "Abagail Marie…" she paused. "Who's last name should I give her?"

"Up to you, kid," Logan said leaving to announce the news to the others. Kitty stared at her daughter gently chewing on her bottom lip.

"Wisdom," she said finally. "I want her to have his name."

"Very well," Hank said. Rogue, Jubilee, Remy and Bobby came in.

"How do you feel?" Jubilee asked.

"Like I was hit by a truck," Kitty said her voice completely serious.

"Awwe, Kit, she's adorable," Rogue said. "May I?" Kitty smiled and handing Abagail to her best friend. The two girls took turns holding her until the baby began crying.

"What's wrong?" Kitty asked frightened.

"She's just hungry," Dr. McCoy announced.

"Which is Remy's cue to leave," Remy announced. "Congratulations, chat." He and Bobby left.

"I don't know what their problem is," Kitty said. "I can't breast feed."

"Why not?" Jubilee asked.

Kitty shrugged as Hank brought out a bottle. "Something hormonal." She cradled her daughter protectively and began to feed her. She looked down at her daughter taking in her ears. "Her ears are pointed."

"Yes," Hank said. "Her mutation appears to partially be in her appearance." Kitty looked down at Abagail and smiled stroking the happily drinking baby's cheek then ears.

"You're still perfect," she murmured as Abagail finished. She burped her and handed her to Hank so she could get some sleep of her own. Today went well, her daughter was healthy and perfect- ten fingers and ten toes- only one thing would have made it better...