Chapter Twelve: The baby arrives
Disclaimer: I didn't do this last time so yea. Again I own nothing but the children and the plot. ;_;
Note: You might see OOC with Heiji/Heero in this chapter. He's no longer Heero!!! Remember that. Well he doesn't have the personality of Heero anymore but…yea…you know what I mean. I love this chapter. Although, it took a long time to get it out, I still like it. Oh, Rei might also show signs of OOC in this chapter.
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A sigh escaped Makoto rosy lips as she turned on Heiji's bed. Slowly she opened her eyes to look right at an oak wood door. Frowning slightly, she scattered her mind for any recollection of having a door in front of her bed in the room she slept with Matsu. The door was diagonal from her in that room. Immediately she sat up from the bed and sung her legs off the bed to only hit something hard. Emerald colored eyes widen when she heard a grunt that was definitely not coming from her. Quickly she took her feet away from the source and repositioned her self so she would be laying horizontally from the bed and her head would be over the edge. She sucked in a breath out of shock. "Oo Oooh, Heijiiii I'm so soooorryyyy!" She squealed as her body got off of the bed and knelt in front of the wincing boy, who held his head in pain.
"I didn't see you there…"
"Mako…"
"…And I panicked when I wasn't in my room and…I'm so sorry!" She rambled on as she helped him sit up.
"Makoto."
"Are you going to be fine? You don't need anything do you? If you do…" The brunette never got to finish her sentence when she felt his lips on hers. At first Makoto was shocked but slowly kissed him back.
"You still talk too much." He whispered to her when he broke away from her. Staring into her eyes, he smiled at her while cupping one of her cheek.
Makoto grinned although blushing she replied back. "If that's how you plan on keeping me quiet," she paused as she looked at him, "I'll talk more." She whispered as she leaned closer to him, allowing her lips to barely brushed against his. As he was about to close the space between them, the door opened and Makoto sighed exasperated while she rested her head on his shoulder. 'Why do they always insist on coming at the wrong time!?' Her mind screamed. 'Can't they leave us alone?'
"Oh, I'm sorry." Toru said as he blushed. He was standing next to the open door. "I was looking for the library. I didn't mean to interrupt." He spoke sincerely although he was lying. He wasn't looking for the library but for Makoto. He wanted to see if she was ok. He had never thought that he would find her sitting on his father's lap on the ground.
Makoto turned to see the face to the new voice in the house. She smiled when she saw it was the boy she had taken cared of before the attack happened. Gently she removed herself from Heiji, who was glaring at the boy. 'What was he still doing here?' His mind seemed to ask, but was never answered. To his dismay, Makoto had told him to come in and he did.
"So how are you doing?" The brunette asked with a smile.
"I'm fine." Toru answered back, with a nod. "Um, Quatre-san had told me that you were the one that took care of me when I was brought in. I want to thank you. You didn't have too."
"Don't worry about it." Makoto smiled brightly as she stood up. "If you want I can show you around?"
"I would like that mo…Makoto-san." Toru spoke, quickly correcting himself.
She giggled as she grabbed his hand. "You don't have to be so formal around me Toru-chan. Just call Mako-chan alright?"
He nodded as he stepped out of the room followed by Makoto. Heiji frowned as he looked at the door. He was definitely going to hate that kid. Makoto had just forgotten about him just like that. Sighing a bit frustrated he stood up from the ground and grabbed his shirt that laid on the table in front of him. Right before he was going to put it on the door opened and Makoto's head popped in. Smiling at him she blew him a kiss and mouthed 'talk later' before closing the door again. A faint smile was brought to his lips as he put on the shirt and went to Matsu's room to check on her. The baby giggled as she saw him come in. She had just woken up a few seconds ago and was hungry. Lifting her hands up he picked her up and carried her downstairs to feed her.
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"Haruka-san!" Ami called out as she stepped out of Usagi's room in a hurry. She spotted the tall blonde down the hall talking to Michiru and Hotaru. When the blonde turned around she shouted, "Call the others now its time. The baby is coming!" The bluette immediately disappeared into the room where three nurses are to aid her.
It didn't take long for Haruka to contact the others.
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Rei wrapped her arms around herself trying to keep warm as she walked in the garden of Quatre's home. She was deeply impressed with the beauty of it. It looked and felt like the garden on the moon. She smiled as she glanced at her favorite flower. She smiled as she caressed the petal. Sighing, she turned her back to it and walked where the fountain was. When in the moon kingdom she would always stay in the garden if she were not in the temple or at work. She loved the smell of the flowers around her.
As she was in deep thought of her past, she had not noticed that a man was standing behind her. Watching her as she moved. Studying her. It wasn't until a moment later did she speak out loud. "Can I help you?" She asked without turning around.
Wufei was startled when she had actually noticed. Silently he walked up to her and sat down on the bench next to the fountain. His eyes never lifted from her. He was curious. Such a beautiful woman with such a strong mind-set towards everything, it captured his attention, although he would never admit it. "What are you doing here?"
Rei looked at him. "Thinking."
An eyebrow rose as he looked at her. "Thinking?"
"Yes."
Silence.
Gazing up from her hands, her eyes locked with his. Snorting slightly she stood up and prepared to walk away but a hand grabbed on to hers and she turned around. Calmly she looked at him questionably.
Wufei was surprised by her calmness. He had expected her to be surprised or even cursed at him but never calm. Without even knowing he spoke. "Who are you really?"
She smiled slightly. "Hino Rei, a priestess, a warrior, a friend, and a princess."
"That's not what I meant." He whispered. "I don't want titles I want an explanations..."
"I don't trust men." She whispered so suddenly that it surprised him. His grip fell from hers as he stared at her. "I don't like that Makoto is staying here on her own with you five. That is why I haven't left yet. You men are the same. You say you love yet you lie. Once you're done with us you move to another. I do not believe Heiji will take care of Makoto. He had left her once he can do it again." Before she could reply more her cell rang.
Sighing she placed to her ear as she turned her back to Wufei. "Hello? Hino speaking."
"REI! WHY IS MINAKO'S CELL OFF??????" Haruka screamed into the phone making Rei wince and pull back the phone. "I TOLD HER TO LEAVE IT ON!"
"Why are you yelling at me for?" Rei snapped as she spoke into the phone. "Yell at Minako for that!"
"Hn," The blonde on the other line responded. "Well, get down here. Koneko is having the baby now."
"On my way."
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Thirty minutes had past and Haruka was pacing the floor with a frown on her face. She had received no word from Ami yet and the others haven't shown up yet. She couldn't understand what was taking Rei and the others so long to get here. She jumped when she felt a hand on her shoulder and immediately gyrated around to look into Michiru's eyes.
The elegant woman smiled softly at her lover as she handed her a cup of coffee. "I thought you would need it." She whispered.
Haruka smiled slightly before kissing her cheek. "Thank you, koi."
"Papa, any word yet?" Hotaru asked as she walked towards them, stepping away from the restroom.
The blonde shook her head. "None." She whispered as she sipped her coffee
Suddenly the trio turned to the right as they heard multiple footsteps coming towards them at once. Haruka sighed as she saw the group. "It's about time." She whispered but immediately frowned when she saw the men behind the girls. 'What are they doing here?' The thought crossed her mind as her eye twitched.
"Did we miss it?" Makoto asked in one breath as she paused to catch her breath once near Haruka. The small girl in her arms looked up at the three women she knew as her caretakers when mommy or daddy was away. A smile was brought to her small face.
"Are we late?" Minako asked also a bit curious, behind Makoto.
"No nothing yet." Michiru answered for them as her eyes skimmed over the men faces and landed on the new one. She raised an eyebrow as she looked at the boy standing next to Makoto. 'That's impossible.' She thought as she looked at Makoto.
Catching on, Toru said something quick before Michiru could speak and endanger his identity. "I'm Toru. Quatre-san took me in when he found me at his door."
All three outer senshi nodded before they took Makoto away from the now confused group.
"Makoto, what's going on?" Michiru whispered as she stared at her friend.
"The guys refused to let us go alone, something about explanation and proof. That's the only reason they are here. We couldn't leave Matsu alone and neither the boy so we took them with us."
Haruka nodded. "Just be careful around them, ok."
Makoto smiled. "I will." She whispered as Haruka hugged her. "I trust Heiji, Ru-chan. He won't hurt me."
The blonde nodded again.
"Ko-chan, can I please hold her?" Hotaru asked as her attention was towards the baby. With a nod from her brunette friend, she took the little girl in her arms and smiled adorably at her. 'She looks just like her.' She thought as she looked at Makoto who had went back to Heiji and Toru. 'They look like a family. Why hasn't anyone else noticed?'
Sighing, Hotaru rested her head on the wall behind her while continuing to hold on to the small child in her arm. She was delightful as she sucked her thumb while looking around her. Softly giggling at her antics, Hotaru gazed upwards only to find blue eyes of the blond man staring at her. Smiling softly at him she gazed back down at Matsu. "Looks like someone likes you Matsu." She whispered in the girl's ear teasingly. "Look how he's looking at us?"
The girl turned to look at Quatre and giggled making Hotaru giggle as well. Upon seeing this, Quatre blushed slightly and removed his gaze from both females. His attention was thrown towards Minako, Duo and Trowa who were in a conversation.
Wufei couldn't help but think of what Rei had told him earlier in the morning. The way she had acted before didn't reflect on what she had said to him. How could someone not trust a man yet…come to think of it? Every time he did see her, she would be with Makoto or Minako. Never with another man from the house or anywhere else. Not even with Quatre! She did ask Trowa one question but that was it. Looking up he gazed at her. She was leaning on a wall next to where Makoto was sitting and standing next to one of the other ladies, the one with teal hair. He frowned. All though he wouldn't admit it out loud he did take a liking to her and was curious about her. He would find out why she doesn't trust men so much.
Makoto sighed as she rested her head on Heiji's shoulder. Her finger intertwined with his. Toru was seated next to her, his head pressed against the wall as he stared at the ceiling. He was taken from his thoughts when he heard his mother began to speak softly to his father.
"Heiji." Makoto whispered as she slightly moved her head so her lips would be right underneath it. She smiled when she felt Heiji shiver slightly.
"Hmph?"
"You know I've been thinking." She paused as she began to blush while she thought of the next thing she would say. "You know ever since I saw Matsu and the Toru and now I'm about to meet another baby…" She sighed and brought her other arm to wrap around the arm of the hand she was holding. "What do you think of kids? Would you ever want one…with who?"
Toru blushed deeply as he heard his mother. Quickly for the others not to notice he bowed his head.
Heiji cleared his throat a little surprised and embarrassed. He knew this would have happened but he didn't think it would be this soon! "Um…Mako don't you think this is best discuss in private?"
Toru smirked knowing his father was a bit uncomfortable.
"No Hei-chan, I want to know." She whispered and looked straight at him with her head still resting on his shoulder. "Please."
"Onegai Mako lets wait."
"Hei-chan…"
"I promise to tell you whatever the answer is alright?"
Makoto sighed a bit disappointed but nodded. "Hai."
Trowa who was sited right next to Heiji looked amused as he glimpsed at the couple to his right.
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"Come on Usagi. Push." Ami instructed to the pain filled blonde. "I can see the head Usagi you're almost there. Just give me three big pushes."
"Ami-san!" Usagi shouted frustrated. "I've been pushing for Kami knows how much! When is she coming out?"
"Just give me another three pushes Usagi and I swear its over." Ami spoke without lifting her head up.
"Usako, I'm right here." Mamoru whispered in her ear as he grabbed her hand in his. Squeezing it softly. "Its almost over."
"Mamo-chan…" She was cut off by a wail and a bright smile came to her face when she knew her child was here.
"One last push Usagi, then you can hold her."
The blonde squeezed her eyes shut and gave a final push of her labor.
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It was moments later that Ami stepped into the waiting room. She smiled at her friends as she took her mouth mask off and the gloves. Followed by the headpiece that covered her blue hair. Makoto was the first to stand and move towards the blue-headed doctor. "Well, how did it go?" The brunette asked, eager to know.
Ami smiled at the tall girl in front of her. "It's a healthy girl."
Minako laughed as she stood up from where she was sitting with Duo. "How did Mamoru-kun take it?"
"He's relieved that it's over." The doctor spoke as she looked at all o f them and for the first time she noticed the men around. Looking around puzzled she opened her mouth to say something but Rei had beat her to it. "Ami-chan, these are friends of Mako. The one behind her is Heiji Fujita." The name caused Ami to sharply glance at the man. He was tall for an Asian man but handsome nonetheless. She bowed politely and gave a smile. "The one by Minako is Duo Maxwell. The one on Makoto's left is Trowa Barton. The one by Duo is Quatre Winner and the one on the other side of the room is Wufei Chang."
'Their names are far different from Asian's names. I wonder how they met?' She thought as she looked at all of them. 'Japan, Italy, Arabia, America and China all from those countries. Strange. ' Pushing her thoughts out of her head she gave off a smile to all of them and bowed once more in respect. "Its nice to meet you. I am Mizuno Ami." She turned to Makoto. "Usa-chan would like to see you first. I don't know why but I'll take you to her. The rest of you, please wait."
With a nod from the brunette, they made their way towards Usagi's room where they found Mamoru holding their child while the blonde smiled at the two people who are most precious to her.
"Usagi." Ami called out getting her attention.
"Mako-chan." The name fell from her mouth as she looked at her friend who she hadn't seen since the meeting ten days ago.
"Usagi-chan." Makoto whispered softly as she smiled at her. Mamoru stood up from his chair still holding his daughter in his arms. He kissed Usagi's forehead and whispered to her. "I'll leave you too alone."
The blonde nodded and watched as the man walked away from her and towards where Makoto and Ami stood. He kissed Makoto's cheek and smiled at her before he left the room with Ami to where the others were. Giving another set of introductions and the girls cooing at the baby as they each took turns to hold her.
Usagi smiled at Makoto as she mentioned for her to sit where Mamoru was sitting. "How have you been?" She asked when Makoto had settled on the chair.
"Alright I guess. I'm sorry if I worried you. I didn't mean too." She paused. "I was just trying to find who I was and solve a problem."
"Did you find out who you are? Will you show me who you are?" The blonde asked surprising the brunette a bit. Smiling sincerely Usagi elaborated what she meant. "I've notice you've been hiding something from us since the beginning. Since the first day I saw you sitting by yourself. At first I thought you were just like that. A tomboy, fighter, boy crazy, but as time passed I would catch you doing things that were not like your character you portrait. I would keep it to my self but at times one of the girls would come to me and tell me what you did and I notice then that the Makoto Kino that we know wasn't the real Makoto Kino we wanted to know." She paused as she looked up at her. "We all noticed it. We want to help but we know its something you have to do."
"Usagi-chan." Makoto whispered as tears gathered in her eyes. She never noticed that her friends knew. That her friends cared that much for her. She bowed her head so Usagi wouldn't see her tears but the blonde wanted to see it.
"Makoto don't hide your tears from me." She whispered as she lifted her friend's head and stared into her wet eyes. "I want to get to know the real you, we all do."
"Usa…" A sob cut her off. Makoto told her about everything in her life. No lies left her mouth that early morning as she told her friend and future queen everything and the blonde listened sincerely and didn't interrupt her. Usagi knew she needed this. That Makoto needed to tell others about her life, about who she was if she ever wanted to be truly happy.
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Author's note: I have school tomorrow!!! I'm so happy! Why????? Because I have been in my home for three long months and I want to get out. School is the only way. ^_^;; Well tell me what you think about this chapter. I was going to add more to it but I decided it was long enough. I mean it is eight pages peoples ^_^;; Well, see ya!!!