The One
By Mhealeayah
Disclaimer: I do not own X-Men Evolution.
"I see your hair is back to its usual ponytail," Pietro pointed out one breakfast.
"And you're back to stating the obvious," She replied, not even looking at him, "if you must know, it's best for my hair to be up because it might get entangled around Eliza's neck."
"I see," Pietro nodded and he read his morning paper, "Hey, how come I don't hear Eli crying at night anymore?" He asked.
"Oh, that's because I bring her with me to bed. I was right, you don't get bothered, and I don't either. Whenever she gets hungry, I'm right there. So we all get our much needed sleep," Kitty announced proudly.
"I'll take care of her after work ok?" His eyes visible only from the top of the paper.
"Sure, maybe I can go out with the girls too," Kitty nodded.
"Fine," Pietro finished his morning coffee and placed his mug in the sink, "I don't understand how you became a morning person so easily."
"It's because I was always wake up by a smiling, cooing baby greeting the day with delight, it's too bad you don't get to sleep with her," Kitty teased.
Pietro shook his head, "I'll see you two tonight," and then he bent over the bassinet, placed a kiss on Eliza's temple, and left in a gust of wind.
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[Eliza's 1st Birthday]
"Where's the birthday girl?" Jubilee walked in, followed by Bobby carrying the presents.
"With Pappy, of course," Wanda teased as she passed by.
"Kitty, I really love what you've done with the place, oh these are so cute!" Tabby stopped at the fireplace, which held a bunch of photographs.
"Pietro, actually agreed to take these?" Bobby asked.
Kitty nodded.
The pictures had pictures mostly had pictures with Eliza in them, one with Kitty, one with Pietro, one with the both of them, one with Kitty's parents, and one with Magneto and Wanda.
"Hey, where are the Brotherhood and the rest of them? Amara asked.
Kitty smirked, "If you're looking for John, he's with them in the backyard."
Amara blushed and walked away.
"There's the birthday girl!" Jubilee ran up to Magneto who had Eliza in his arms, "Happy Birthday!" She cooed.
Kitty laughed, "Imagine what it'll be like when she has one of her own."
Bobby paled, which only made Kitty laughed more.
"Don't worry, I can wait," Jubilee tiptoed and pecked him on the cheek.
"Kitty, once again, I'm grateful you took those cooking lessons! The food is superb!" Kurt complimented as he passed by with a plate of food in his hands.
"Some things never change," Rogue shook her head, from her place on the couch.
"I think it's really great how we can have everyone together for a time like this," Jean commented.
"I agree, you've really brought all of us together, Kitty," Scott smiled.
"Thanks," Kitty smiled back.
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Pietro stood leaning against the wall, as Kitty continued to look through a rack of clothes. He watched his little princess by her feet. His darling little girl in pink tennis, shopping with her mommy, brown hair like Kitty's and pudgy cheeks, like any other cute little kid. She was just learning to walk, so Pietro watched closely.
"Don't go too far Baby, stay close to Mommy," She spoke gently.
Eliza took five wobbly steps before falling down, nose first. Pietro was going to do something, but Kitty beat him to it.
"Shh, it's ok," She scooped up the little angel, who was wailing loud enough for everyone to hear, kissed her nose, and placed her back down.
Pietro expected her to stay where she was, but she stopped crying, stood up, and took six more awkward steps until she reached Kitty's leg. She stood, smiling, holding to her leg.
"Ma-ma."
Kitty smiled down at Eliza, "That's my girl. I'm so proud of you," Kitty kissed her again.
She looked around and saw Pietro, "Da-da."
"Wave to Daddy," Kitty whispered.
Eliza waved, causing Pietro to smile proudly.
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"You going to eat something?" Kitty asked while feeding Eliza in her high chair.
"Da-da!" Eliza beamed as she saw him; she puckered her lips waiting for a kiss.
"Hey Eli!" He gave her a kiss and grabbed a bite of toast.
"So it's coffee to go?"
Pietro nodded.
"It's there in your thermos. You forgot didn't you? Mr. Sheldon wants you in early today," Kitty replied.
"Hey, I'm only human, thanks," He kissed Eliza again, "Bye Princess!"
"Say bye," Kitty cheered.
"Buh-bye," Eliza giggled.
"I love you," Pietro smiled.
"Blow Daddy a kiss," Kitty added.
Eliza put her hand to her mouth and removed it right away.
Pietro laughed and blew one right back, and was gone in a flash.
"Lucky girl," Kitty teased.
"Ma-ma," Eliza blew her a kiss too.
"Why thank you," Kitty gave her daughter a fart kiss, which caused Eliza to laugh.