Chapter 9

When they arrived at the house, they found Serena's family waiting there for them. Apparently, they had just arrived at the house. They parked the car in the driveway and climbed out. Serena held Kacy close to her as she and Darien made their way towards the front door.
"Serena, one of your friends called us and said that you had a surprise for us," said Mrs. Campbell. "What's that in your arms?"
"Let's get inside first," said Serena as Darien unlocked the door.
Everyone piled into the house and sat down in the living room. Serena sat in the large wing back chair with Darien beside her. The girls all sat on the couch while Serena's family sat on the love seat.
"I'm sorry for keeping this a secret from you all for so long, but I didn't want you to get mad at me," said Serena as she pulled back the pink blanket that hid her daughter's face from view. "This is Kacy Emilie Shields."
"You were pregnant," gasped Mrs. Campbell. "When did this happen?"
"Back in October," said Serena sadly.
"You got our daughter pregnant," snapped Mr. Campbell at Darien. "How dare you! Serena, you're coming home right now."
"I'm afraid she's not," said Amara calmly.
Mrs. Campbell looked at Amara with a confused look. Mr. Campbell was not pleased with Amara contradicting him at all. Sammy, of course, was still trying to get over the fact that he was now an uncle.
"Excuse me, but you have no right to tell me what I can or cannot do," hissed Mr. Campbell.
"Look, Mr. Campbell," said Michelle. "Amara isn't telling you what you can or cannot do, she's just saying that Serena cannot go back."
"Oh and why not," asked Mr. Campbell sitting back. "Why can't my own daughter come back home with us."
"Because she's under our protection," said Amara coldly, locking her eyes on the Campbell's. "You and your wife will take Sammy home. None of you will say a word about Serena being pregnant, or even having the baby, to anyone. Or else you will have to deal with me."
The room fell silent. Mr. Campbell and Sammy's eyes were wide. Mrs. Campbell nodded and agreed with Amara. She smiled at her daughter, future son-in-law, and first grandchild. They make a beautiful family, she thought.
"Hun," said Mr. Campbell said looking at his wife. "Are you okay?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah I'm fine," Mrs. Campbell said turning her attention back to her daughter. "Do you guys have a room picked out yet for her?"
"Yes," said Serena. "The second room on the left."
"Oh the room with the view of the mountains and the sunset," said Mrs. Campbell joyfully. "All of your baby things are down stairs in the basement."
"Of this house?" questioned Serena.
"Of course," her mother said with a smile. "The crib is at the house, but the cradle and the clothing and all of those things are right below us."
"Wow," said Sammy.
"You're father, Sammy, and Darien will go up stairs and remove the bed so that we can put the crib up there," Mrs. Campbell said. "And you girls can help me bring up the baby clothes and cradle."
"Okay," said Michelle.
For the rest of the day, the girls helped Mrs. Campbell clean out boxes of clothing and dolls. Mr. Campbell and Sammy ran back to their house and brought back the cherry finished crib that Serena and Sammy had once used.

It was almost eight when the Campbell's left the summer home. Serena laid her newborn daughter down for the night and quickly returned down stairs. Darien fixed the girls a lovely dinner of pork chops and mashed potatoes.
"This was quite a day," said Trista.
"I don't believe I have ever worked that hard in my life," said Michelle.
"Yes you have, Michelle," said Hotaru with a sly smile.
"You be quiet," laughed Amara. "You have me room to talk."
Hotaru gave her a small smile and continued eating. "I'm so tired," said Serena.
"Of course," said Trista. "You'll be tired for couple days."
"We know how you two are going to feel in a couple weeks," teased Amara. "You're going to be so tired."
"Well I don't know about me, but Serena will sleep through most of the crying," teased Darien.
"Oh be nice, Darien," said Michelle in a harsh tone. "The only reason she'll sleep threw the crying is because she's so warn out from giving birth."
Silence fell upon the room. Darien smiled and said, "Well don't worry, Michelle. If the baby's anything like Serena she'll be quiet and well behaved."
"We can only pray," said Amara.
"If you'd like, I can stay here for a week and help you out," offered Hotaru.
"That will not be necessary," said Amara quietly.
"Yes, ma'am," Hotaru said.
"We should be on our way," said Amara standing. "We need to get Hotaru home before she starts talking gibberish again."
"It's that song that you taught me," retorted Hotaru as everyone stood. "It sounds very funny."
Amara laughed as everyone went to the front door. "If you guys see the scouts please tell them that we are traveling around the world for a while and I will contact them when we get back," said Serena.
"Of course," said Michelle. "Anything else."
"No, tell Luna that I'll be fine and so will the scouts since they have you four back at their sides," Serena said sadly but with a smile. "Or if you think she'll worry about me tell her something else. Something dealing with my mother or something."
"Don't worry, princess," said Trista. "We'll take care of it."
"Thank you," smiled Serena. "I'm going up stairs. Hope you guys have a nice night."
"Good night, Serena," said Amara.
"Night, Princess Serenity," said Hotaru.
Serena moved quickly up the stairs to her bedroom. Before she went up the stair to her and Darien's bedroom, she pocked her head into the nursery. Silence filled the house, but this room was filled with the sounds of a new life. Darien joined Serena as they looked in the nursery. After a few minutes, they headed up to their room for the night.