Chapter 5: Expect the Unexpected

"My room" she answered and he took her there.

Walking into her room he kicked the door shut behind him then placed Hitomi down on the bed then went and opened the drapes then stood before her head bowed.

"Ginni" said Hitomi.

He looked up slowly he felt so guilty.

"Why were you sorry after what your brother did?"

How could he tell her and remain friend's as he was sure if Hitomi knew the truth it would be the end of a great friendship.

"Be…because I knew how my brother had felt about you?" he answered.

"That doesn't explain why you were sorry"

"Its just that; I felt I could of done something to prevent what he did" he answered now looking at the floor.

"Ginni" he heard her say a second before he felt her list his chin up.

He remained silent, what could he say?

"Ginni, it wasn't your fault you weren't to know what your brother intended to do. And even if you did you wouldn't of been able to prevent it"

"I could of tried" he replied.

Placing her hands on his shoulders she looked him in the eye and said, "Ginni, there's no reason you should feel sorry"

"But I knew he'd try something like this" Sir Ginni said in a small and defeated voice.

"Ginni, the fault is mine also I mean I guess I did encourage him unknowingly"

He nodded she had encouraged him after the incident in the training grounds he was convinced Hitomi loved him and that she only acted angry towards him round everyone else.

"Forgive me"

"There's nothing to forgive" she answered giving him a quick hug before letting go.

Looking back up she saw he looked much happier and was even smiling now he looked relieved.

He left shortly after knowing Hitomi needed rest and that Sir Plucki would be coming up soon, the only reason he hadn't come up straight away was because he went to question Sir Timmi first.

Waving goodbye to Hitomi she waved back then shut her door as Sir Ginni walked down the corridor and began to descend the stairs. Walking down he soon noticed his captain hastily rush in and begin his way up the stairs, he smiled it was so obvious quickly wiping his smirk off his face he stopped when his captain stood before him.

His captain looked at him a moment before he carried on up the stairs while Sir Ginni looked after his captain smiling he knew at this rate it wouldn't be long until those two were officially and openly together.

Sir Plucki entered Hitomi's room and saw her deep in thought sat at the end of her bed. Walking over till he stood in front of her she then looked up at him and smiled.

"Are you alright?" he asked.

"Of course, why wouldn't I be" Hitomi asked.

"Sir Ginni is Sir Timmi's…" he started.

"Sir Timmi's younger brother, I know that. But they're two completely different gummies" she said.

"You worry to much" she teased.

"And you don't worry at all" he said starting to tickle her.

"N..n…no!" Hitomi gasped out.

The two began to tickle one another however it was considerably more difficult for Hitomi as Sir Plucki had his armor on. They continued on until both were on the floor laughing and gasping for breath. Hitomi laughed then leant forward until she lay in the arms of Sir Plucki, they stayed on the floor for a while holding each other until the sound of footsteps coming down the corridor made them jump up and straighten themselves. A moment later Sir Blastus stood in the doorway looking in he saw Hitomi laid on her bed hands in front of her and smiling somewhat innocently while his captain sat in a chair by her side looking at him, for some reason he gained the feeling he was missing something.

"Capitan, the squires have come for training" he said eyeing the two.

"I will come down in a minute" he said dismissing Sir Blastus.

Sir Blastus left certain he was still missing something after all those two were known to be close friends, but were they now something more. The way they were so content in each others presence and he'd never seen his captain look so happy.

With Sir Blastus gone Sir Plucki turned to look at Hitomi who all but pleaded without words, PLEASE!.

"No" he stated.

Hitomi looked crushed then gave puppy dog eyes something she'd never used on anyone here yet, it had worked with every adult in her world despite her age so maybe it would work here.

"Please" she asked eyes wide and hands clutched in front of her.

"No"

"Why?" she asked.

"Your low on energy and I don't want you to collapse"

"I won't participate" she said.

"Promise"

"W...well, I might help you demonstrate, but I won't do any training myself...PLEASE!"

He looked to be considering it a moment before agreeing, having Hitomi in the training grounds would mean he could watch her, he knew also helping in a demonstration or just simply watching training helped calm her down so it seemed a good idea to take her.

"Okay" he said.

"YES" she shouted, she still had her trump card.

He approached the bed then leant forward and picked her up as she protested, "I can walk you know"

"I want you to save your energy"

Deciding it was pointless to argue as he'd already decided he was going to carry her she kept quiet as by the time she'd finished protesting they'd probably of reached the training grounds. He walked down the stairs and made it to the door without seeing a single gummi, Hitomi thought this odd there was usually someone about. Looking up at him she saw he was smiling, what was going on?

"Where is everybody?" she asked.

"Training grounds" he answered.

Of course Sir Blastus had said the squires were ready for training which meant all the knights would be in the training grounds as well, which meant the tower and all the streets to the training grounds which were only used by knights should be empty allowing him to carry her until they were just outside the training grounds. Nearing the training grounds he placed her on her feet then with her just behind him they entered the training grounds. Hitomi walked over and took a seat on one of the benches then sat and waited for them to begin. Time slipped by and soon it would be lunchtime, Hitomi had during the practice fallen asleep and dreamed a peaceful sleep undisturbed by nightmares. Waking up she realized practice was almost over and that Sir Blastus and Sir Gumlittle were now sat by her side having finished their session. Looking out across the grounds Hitomi saw Sir Plucki was still doing practice with his squires, but that he to was almost finished. Leaning back she waited patiently for him to finish, when he did he got down off the beam and walked over to his friends and Hitomi. By the time he reached them they had the training grounds to themselves as all the squires had gone to dinner. Hitomi listened to them talk and agree to train themselves for a little while as dinner wouldn't be served for about another half hour or so. Climbing on the beam they started their training while Hitomi moved from the bench so she could watch them better. She moved until she stood near the training staffs that were close to the beam. Time passed quickly and soon the knights would finish, Hitomi decided now would be a good time to head back to her bedroom so turning around she began to try making it back to the tower. However, while trying to turn round then stand of staffs she had been heavily leaning on fell over taking her to the floor with it. The knights immediately stopped training when they heard Hitomi scream, Sir Plucki who had been stood close to the spinning device was hit when he turned round quickly to see what had happened. The device knocked him off the beam and sent him into the fallen stand of training staffs where Hitomi was. Sliding along the floor he eventually stopped, but immediately noticed he was no longer on the floor but something much softer and that he was kissing someone. Opening his eyes he found himself on top of Hitomi who had tensed up and that he was kissing her lips. He heard his friends jump off the beam and run towards him and Hitomi. Quickly getting to his feet and pulling Hitomi to her feet thankful that the stand and scattered training staffs had hidden them he turned to see his friends.

"Mon Capitan, are you alright?"

"Yes, Sir Blastus" he answered.

He turned to Hitomi whose cheeks were a flame with embarrassment; she had never intended her actions having that result. She said she too was unharmed then excused herself quickly and left with all the knights looking after her.

Sir Plucki looked to his friends who he assumed hadn't seen the awkward position he and Hitomi had ended up in. He excused himself then went in search of Hitomi who he knew should be at the hall by now. Entering he saw Hitomi in her seat with her head in her hands and even from where he stood he could tell Hitomi was still embarrassed. He took his place across from her and slowly she looked up to meet his stare, she didn't speak but her facial expression said she did not want to talk right now. The meal started and the other knights took their places it passed slowly for the two who wanted nothing more than for it be over and done with. Passing slowly the meal eventually ended but when Sir Plucki looked for Hitomi he saw she had already gone. Asking his friends he found Hitomi had left immediately walking out himself he knew Hitomi wouldn't go to her room as that's the first place she knew he'd look and she wouldn't go to the training grounds either as that's where the incident happened. Thinking he knew exactly where Hitomi would go, the stables, she also went there when she wanted to be left alone to think because unless they needed their unicorns the knights wouldn't go into the stables so no one would know she was in there. Walking in quietly he heard a rustling sound and soft whinnying from the unicorns. Looking round the corner quietly and making sure to stay in the shadows he saw Hitomi laid on a stack of hay with his unicorn standing by her side. Looking closer he saw she was stroking it and whispering in its ear, it was strange the unicorn seemed to understand every word she said. It flicked its tail then turned its head from Hitomi to look at him in the shadows its ears pricked up. It whinnied again and Hitomi stood up and by its side, placing her hand on its head she looked into the shadows and said, "Come out, I know your there"

He walked into the soft glowing candlelight of the stables since it was now dark out side and looked at Hitomi. She surprisingly didn't look upset just confused he approached her until he stood in front of her only then did she seem a little scared and looked like she wanted to back away, but she didn't she stood her ground and looked up to him.

The incident in the training grounds had obviously affected her more than she let on at first and he couldn't work out why it would bother her so. Naturally it was an accident and both of them had been embarrassed, but since then Hitomi hadn't spoken to him and if possible was avoiding him.

They stood for some time watching each other trying to work out what the other was thinking when the unicorn tired of the lack of attention from its masters using its head pushed Hitomi into his arms, which she fell into. Hitomi really hadn't expected that and looking behind saw the unicorn had trotted off to the other end of its stable then turned to look at her then gave a funny kind of neigh which Hitomi could've sworn was laughing. She heard him chuckle then turned her head back round to see him stood there a smile on his face as he looked down at her, he found that amusing. Well, she supposed it wasn't everyday somebody got pushed into the arms of their love by a unicorn. Flashing a wicked smile his way he stopped chuckling a smile like that from Hitomi only meant one thing, trouble.

"What?" she said continuing to smile and shrugging her shoulders.

"You're up to something" he said.

"Who me?" she said pointing to herself then putting on a fake hurt look said. "Really I'm surprised you would even think I would be up to something"

Backing away just a few steps knowing it was usually wise when Hitomi was like this he waited for Hitomi to carry through what ever she had planned which usually was not good.

"Come on, what's wrong, come here" she said.

Shaking his head he stood where he was better safe than sorry in cases like these and when dealing with Hitomi in one of these moods you would most likely end up sorry.

Hitomi took a step towards him her arms out then repeated what she said before. Again he did not move feeling safe where he was until Hitomi eyes sparkling and dark and smiling kind of insanely, "Well, if you insist"

Moving faster than he could see he ended up lying on the floor on his back Hitomi arms folded over her chest smiling triumphantly said, "You still need to work on those skills I taught you next time you, who knows you might even get me next time"

He smiled up at her, which in turn got Hitomi just as worried as he had only a moment ago; it was rare after all when he would play along. Barely aware of what was going on she suddenly felt herself falling forward; maybe he wasn't as slow as she first thought. She fell face first into the hay beside him, lifting her head and leaning on her elbows she turned to look at him. He had now rolled over on his side and she felt one of his arms under her wrapped round her waist, no wonder the landing had been so cushy he'd stopped her just before she hit the ground. She smiled at him and he smiled back, leaning forward he placed a soft and gentle kiss on her lips then pulled away abruptly. At first Hitomi what was wrong until she saw the unicorn by Sir Plucki's side that was trying to lick him, he swatted it away but it came nearer and Hitomi couldn't help but laugh.

"Somebody must be jealous" she stated.

He looked at her and she laughed again his face was priceless. Getting to her feet still laughing slightly she stood back from him. He sat up also intent on standing when the unicorn stood by his side and pushed him over.

Hitomi laughed again but this time it was distant and turning round he saw her now by the stable door.

"Perhaps when you've done with your new friend you'll come in search of me" she said skipping out of the stables and out of his sight.

A few minutes later he emerged from the stables and looking round he couldn't see Hitomi anywhere, but he sensed she was close by.

"Your getting better at this" he heard her say in his ear but when he turned round there was no one there.

Looking around frantically trying to find her he heard her laugh she knew he was getting frustrated that he couldn't find her. Looking ahead he saw her stood on one of the walls smirking, now what?

"I said we should play again sometime again didn't I" she said.

He nodded knowing after the first time they played she had said that.

"Then play we shall come and catch me, if you can" she said taking off.

"Hitomi you..." he started but she was already to far away to hear, so taking off he prepared to catch her.

Similar to the first time she led him across Gummadoon but in areas they hadn't been last time for now it was night and most gummi's would be inside or asleep. They kept at this for sometime until Hitomi cheated when he nearly caught her. Downing her gummiberry juice she smirked then bounced away from him, she'd probably get into trouble later but that didn't matter right now. Bouncing high she made it up to the balconies on her floor in the tower, not really knowing which room was hers as both had balconies and the same view she hesitated a moment, but a moment to long she felt an arm slip round her waist and a hand cover her mouth to prevent her from screaming and waking or drawing attention of any knights. She screamed but because of the hand covering her mouth it was muffled. Her heart pounded in her chest and through her struggle to try and get away as she didn't want the fun to end just yet the two lost their balance on the balcony and fell into the room and ended up in a heap on the floor. Laughing Hitomi continued to struggle, through the struggle the two knocked over the small table in the corner of the room and the chair by the bedside, taking note of where these things were in the room she knew they were in his chambers.

Finally escaping him she stood up and ran a couple of steps before falling over again, he'd tripped her up. She felt his arms go round her again and before she could move to stop him she was off the floor lying in his arms. He turned round quickly making her scream in surprise as he then let her go. She landed a moment later on the soft and still warm sheets of his bed; she definitely knew they had to be enchanted now.

"That's not funny" she stated sitting up.

He laughed knowing she wasn't serious if she was she would of made sure her face didn't look so funny and her voice would of been harder but here it also had a great extent of mirth in it, she had enjoyed it really.

He took a seat on the edge of his bed by Hitomi who had now collapsed into the sheets, her head lay on his pillow with her arms either side holding onto the corner of the pillow while the rest of her body lay straight but fidgeting slightly to get comfortable. She looked up at him finally still and comfortable, strands of her golden hair hid her face so leaning forward he brushed them away. Her eyes were unusually dark as she pulled him forward.

They kissed for some time until a chiming outside notified them it was midnight, so much time had gone already? Pulling away the two knew they would have to separate soon, but first Sir Plucki had something to say to Hitomi.

"Hitomi" he said and she nodded to show she was listening.

"I know we've been together for some time" he started.

Hitomi kept still feeling a little nervous was he doing what she thought he might.

"And in that time I have grown to love you more, do you feel the same?"

"Yes…I wake each morning bursting to see you and when I do I don't want to leave you" she said surprising herself and him.

Hitomi outwardly smiled up at him while inside her mind said, Hitomi its a good job you didn't blurt that to anyone but him otherwise it could ruin your reputation and probably make you sick being that emotional and mushy, but then I suppose its okay after all he is your love

Sir Plucki had been stunned by that, he knew Hitomi loved him but still he hadn't expected a response like that, smiling back down at her his fingers running through her long hair he pulled her to him for a kiss. It caught Hitomi off guard she hadn't quite expected that but it didn't matter she soon began returning the kiss. He pulled away but they were still only inches apart as he whispered in her ear, "Hitomi say you'll be mine"

Tears sprang to her eyes at his very words and she leant up to his ear and whispered, "I will"

She felt his hold on her tighten as she too embraced him finally they would be together able to show there feelings openly as well that is if...

"Plucki" she said suddenly worried.

He looked up immediately thinking something wrong when Hitomi said, "What about the councillors?"

He sighed in relief, "I have already talked to them Hitomi"

"You have, when? She asked.

"During the time you slept for those three days" he replied.

"And what did they say?" she asked eager to know.

"They approved saying you are now just as much a gummi as anyone else and congratulate us" he answered.

She looked down happily he had thought of everything then kissed him.

TWO MONTHS LATER

Sir Plucki and Hitomi had joined soon after that night, although Hitomi did feel a little guilty afterwards suddenly remembering Kotori hadn't been there, she was gonna be a dead bear when Kotori found out.

Kotori over the last two months had been making a slow recovery, she had complained bitterly once she could about how boring it was in the tower with only the medics to talk to. She wanted to see Hitomi and had been pestering them since day one she woke up with the energy to talk. The disease Kotori had contracted was said to have gone a month ago, but that it took about another to fully recover from it. Since week one Kotori had been stomping round the room looking for chances of escape claiming she felt just fine.

Through these constant battles with Kotori she had practically driven the medics looking after her insane and when ever possible they left and let someone else look after Kotori. Now her recovery was complete and she could have visitors which of course meant Hitomi came running in at the first possible moment surprisingly followed with Sir Plucki chasing after her. Deciding it nothing important she let it slide then hugged her best friend it felt good to have her back and more company, because well no offence to the medics but they could get kind of boring to talk to after a while.

The two chatted for a while not letting anyone else get a word in edge ways until they finally seemed to stop for breath. Looking round they saw Sir Plucki stood in the doorway with Sir Blastus and Sir Gumlittle by his side with a group of medics in the corner of the room.

The two smiled innocently too busy talking they hadn't noticed anyone else enter the room, clumsy and not to mention embarrassing.

Sir Plucki stepped forward to stand by Hitomi's side then placed a hand on her shoulder, "Come, Hitomi its time to go" he said.

"Five more minutes" she said.

"Now"

"3"

"2"

"2 and a half"

"Come on Hitomi"

Kotori sat back in bed leant against the head board observing the two the way they were arguing now anyone would think they were married. Thinking it could be funny just to mention that to them she did.

"Can you two just stop you sound like a married couple"

The room just went silent and Hitomi and Sir Plucki stopped instantly.

Kotori looked from one to the other looking at their faces, no they couldn't have they wouldn't not without her there to see it.

"HITOMI!" she screamed then lunged at her.

They two girls fell to the floor, Hitomi flat on the floor trying to pry Kotori's hands away from around her neck while Kotori just tried harder to strangle her.

The two rolled around the floor a little a Kotori lost her grip until eventually both lay side by side on their backs staring at the ceiling one looking completely miffed while the other gasped for breath with wide eyes and a worried look on her face. Sitting up Kotori looked at Hitomi then said, "How long ago?"

"Two months" she replied. Uh oh Kotori was not going to like this.

Surprisingly Kotori said nothing just got up off the floor and climbed into bed again while Hitomi also stood and took a seat at the end of the bed making sure to be a good distance from Kotori.

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it and I'm glad you're happy" Kotori finally added.

Hitomi looked relieved good Kotori wasn't too crushed she hadn't been at there joining, but how to break the next bit of news.

Looking over her shoulder Hitomi saw that her mate had gone to the window and seemed to be watching something intently. Rising from the bed Kotori behind her they walked over to the window, Hitomi took Sir Plucki's hand which made him turn as Hitomi looked out the window to see what had gained his attention.

Kotori being who she was had come up the other side and stuck her head and shoulders out much to the dismay of the medics, she could fall. Drawing in a little Kotori looked a little confused he had been looking at a group of cubs surely they weren't planning on having cubs so soon. Turning her head Kotori saw Hitomi embracing Sir Plucki well at least they were showing their true feeling in public now, but then again they were mates now, listening closely she kept quiet wanting to listen in on what the two were saying after all this could be great ammo. Hitomi and Sir Plucki stood enjoying the moment to anyone else the cubs below were exactly that just cubs, but to them it was the potential of having there own someday and what they would be like. They continued in this thought until Kotori blurted out, "Hey, you two you think you'll ever have cubs"

This caused one to blush while the other just remained silent. Sir Plucki was the one that spoke first, "Maybe one day" he answered.

Hitomi looked at the medic not to far from her and they nodded smiling at them, well it was now or never.

"Maybe sooner than you think" she said softly in his ear.

"Hitomi, what are you saying?" he said. She now had his full attention.

"I'm saying you're going to be a father. I'm pregnant"

THE END!

I'm cruel, so very cruel, but if you wanna know what happens next just look out for the sequel to this, which shall appear very soon.

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