Surprise Packages
Kon'wa minna! Well, it's the next chapter, this time in Haruka's point of view. I'll try not to put too many wise cracks in here. Thanks to everyone who helped, you know who you are; we want a fanfic though, so we won't go on with the names. I hope everyone enjoys! I don't own Sailor Moon or anything associated with it.
E-mail: mary_peach@hotmail.com
As all of us sat down at the picnic blanket outside just about a million thoughts were running through my mind. You now, all of those last minute things. That, What if stuff that everyone thinks about. What if we have a miscarriage? What if we don't make it in time? What if we lose the baby? What if they both leave me? I shook my head. That's nonsense Haruka, absolute nonsense. Michiru wasn't as tender as people thought. She was a strong person inside.or was she? You never knew. I knew so many things that were necessary to consider. Then again, what if everything was perfect? What if we ended up with these beautiful, loving children that had a loving mother and father. What about that side? This was a no win situation if you ask me. Either way, I'd lose something worth more than all the money in the world. But then, why didn't Michiru agree with me?
I looked up at Michiru, who was talking with Ami and Serenity. Chibiusa was taking a nap. I wonder how Endymoin and Serenity handle her. Will we be anything like them at parenting? Will our kid be like Chibiusa? I shook my head at that thought. Michiru smiled at me.
"Dare I ask what you were thinking about when you shook your head like that?" Endymoin asked.
"The horrors of parenthood. I was picturing things when our kid is the same age as Chibiusa is now." I said.
Endymoin laughed and patted my back.
"They can be terrors, but you have to be a parent to understand the cuteness of a little squirt squealing and running into your arms screaming your name at the top of their lungs." He remarked.
I had to laugh at that one. Then again, it was half-true. You couldn't know for sure until you were there. I looked at Michiru again, so graceful and so loving. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? Wait, scratch that, lots could happen.
"Lunch is served!" Makoto cheerfully announced as she came out with plates of food for the entire group of senshi. We sat down on the blanket and started eating.
"So, Haruka-chan, what are you going to name the baby?" Serenity asked.
"Well, we hadn't really thought about-" I didn't even get to finish the sentence.
"How about Chibi Michi? It sounds so cute! How many are you going to have? You should try for four. That makes two each. You'd make such a cute little family. I can see it now, all the little kids running around. I wonder what they'll look like. I bet they'd be so cute!"
The entire time she was talking I just sat there growing redder by the minute. I think Serenity had finally gone through about fifty questions before she stopped and noticed how embarrassed I was. She may have matured in some places, but she was still a chatterbox. Luckily, Michiru stepped in for us.
"Well, we haven't decided everything, but as soon as we do everything will be just fine, and we'll be sure to tell you so we get some decorating tips for the nursery." Michiru said.
I gave her a grateful look as I returned to my normal color. I had a feeling by the time this was over my face would be so red it was a permanent feature. Boy wouldn't that look funny to the kids. Oh yes, Daddy the lobster faced freak. That would be horrible for them. And here we go talking like I'm actually going to agree. This scheme was ridiculous. Mich and me? Kids? Not likely, no way in hell. Then again, why were we discussing it. I had no idea.
"Actually, I'd love to help with the decorating. If you don't mind that is. Setsuna-chan can make the curtains, Rei-chan and Serenity can do the designs, Ami-chan and I can do the figuring, and lots of other things. It would be so sweet and precious." Makoto implied.
I smiled slightly.
"We'll keep that in mind. You guys just keep your pants on." I said.
"We will. Now, how have you been doing with your careers?" Endymoin asked.
"We've been doing great. Michiru has been the best in swimming and I've never gotten more trophies in a racing season." I replied, glad to have changed subjects.
The conversation continued and the entire time I was watching Michiru, studying her. The way she smiled, the way she laughed, how easily she answered questions and responded to things. It was all this amazing part of my Michiru. I loved her so much. Any child we had would be wonderful if it had any of her qualities. I started thinking about a few nights earlier when Michiru was practicing her violin. She was so peaceful and the music sounded so beautiful, just like my Mich. I really hate to say it, but I think I was getting crazy ideas in my head at this point and time. I could actually see all of these little kids running around and playing the violin and swimming. I couldn't get much worse than that when it comes to parenthood dreaming. I was getting it bad, and that was not good. A million things could happen if we went through with this. So why was I suddenly for all of this? What was getting into me? I decided it was time to go. Luckily, lunch had been over nearly an hour ago.
"Well, I do say we better get going. Long drive from here. We'll tell you an answer pretty soon guys." I said.
Michiru nodded.
"Hai, we need to talk and think things out."
"Hai, you know, names, clothes, gender." I stopped myself when I saw Michiru giving me this look and trying not to laugh. There went the natural skin tones again. That was it. We were gone. We said our good-byes and when we were strapped in the car Michiru burst into giggles.
"Nani?" I asked, though I already knew what she was laughing about. Apparently she knew that too.
"You already know. Some excuse that was. I really liked the gender part." Michiru teased.
"Aw, come on Mich." I whined. She didn't rub it in unless she found it hilarious. This was obviously a real comedy show to her. Not to mention she's always liked it when I get red and embarrassed. This was even funnier to her. Sometimes I wonder about her.
We got back in the apartment and she headed to the music room. She tuned up the violin and began to play. I went to the piano, checked the tuning, the tuner had come earlier as planned. Then I began to play along with my wonderful partner. Then I began talking.
"Mich, honey, do you really want to do this? I mean, are you ready for this?" I asked, not wanting to sound like a jackass.
"Of course I am. Are you ready Haruka? Can you handle this? I mean; if you want to we can wait. Endymoin and Ami-chan both understand completely. All of them will wait; they're just excited at the thought of a new idea coming into this life. Can you imagine what this would do?" Michiru asked.
I nodded. There were tons of things this could do. Including.well, my point was made clear earlier. Life without Michiru was no fun at all. I continued on the piano without another word. Michiru stopped and sat down next to me on the bench and leaned her head on my shoulder. I kept on playing.
"Remember raising Hotaru after fighting the Death Busters? Remember how wonderful that was? Remember how it felt?" Michiru asked.
I tensed up. All those years raising Hotaru like my own kid. That had been fun, in all aspects. In a way, I already knew what it was like raising a little one. Those few nights with her. Staying up all hours of the night feeding her and calming her loud cries. Then watching her sleep peacefully on restless nights. So cute and innocent. Everything did seem so wonderful then. Wouldn't it be the same? Except, with a little added extra at the start. Maybe the risk was worth it. I stopped playing and looked at Michiru.
"Let me go call Ami-chan."
I got up and dialed the number to her cell.
"Moshi Moshi."
"Kon'wa Ami-chan. We've decided."
"Really, what are you going to do?"
"We're going to do it."
"Who, just Michiru?"
"Iie, both of us."
Well, let me guess not exactly what you expected? Well, let me know how you feel, all comments welcome. If you want to flame me, by all means, I haven't gotten one yet; I might like it at this rate. Keep on the look out for the next chapter! Ja ne!
Kitty-chan ^_^
Kon'wa minna! Well, it's the next chapter, this time in Haruka's point of view. I'll try not to put too many wise cracks in here. Thanks to everyone who helped, you know who you are; we want a fanfic though, so we won't go on with the names. I hope everyone enjoys! I don't own Sailor Moon or anything associated with it.
E-mail: mary_peach@hotmail.com
As all of us sat down at the picnic blanket outside just about a million thoughts were running through my mind. You now, all of those last minute things. That, What if stuff that everyone thinks about. What if we have a miscarriage? What if we don't make it in time? What if we lose the baby? What if they both leave me? I shook my head. That's nonsense Haruka, absolute nonsense. Michiru wasn't as tender as people thought. She was a strong person inside.or was she? You never knew. I knew so many things that were necessary to consider. Then again, what if everything was perfect? What if we ended up with these beautiful, loving children that had a loving mother and father. What about that side? This was a no win situation if you ask me. Either way, I'd lose something worth more than all the money in the world. But then, why didn't Michiru agree with me?
I looked up at Michiru, who was talking with Ami and Serenity. Chibiusa was taking a nap. I wonder how Endymoin and Serenity handle her. Will we be anything like them at parenting? Will our kid be like Chibiusa? I shook my head at that thought. Michiru smiled at me.
"Dare I ask what you were thinking about when you shook your head like that?" Endymoin asked.
"The horrors of parenthood. I was picturing things when our kid is the same age as Chibiusa is now." I said.
Endymoin laughed and patted my back.
"They can be terrors, but you have to be a parent to understand the cuteness of a little squirt squealing and running into your arms screaming your name at the top of their lungs." He remarked.
I had to laugh at that one. Then again, it was half-true. You couldn't know for sure until you were there. I looked at Michiru again, so graceful and so loving. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? Wait, scratch that, lots could happen.
"Lunch is served!" Makoto cheerfully announced as she came out with plates of food for the entire group of senshi. We sat down on the blanket and started eating.
"So, Haruka-chan, what are you going to name the baby?" Serenity asked.
"Well, we hadn't really thought about-" I didn't even get to finish the sentence.
"How about Chibi Michi? It sounds so cute! How many are you going to have? You should try for four. That makes two each. You'd make such a cute little family. I can see it now, all the little kids running around. I wonder what they'll look like. I bet they'd be so cute!"
The entire time she was talking I just sat there growing redder by the minute. I think Serenity had finally gone through about fifty questions before she stopped and noticed how embarrassed I was. She may have matured in some places, but she was still a chatterbox. Luckily, Michiru stepped in for us.
"Well, we haven't decided everything, but as soon as we do everything will be just fine, and we'll be sure to tell you so we get some decorating tips for the nursery." Michiru said.
I gave her a grateful look as I returned to my normal color. I had a feeling by the time this was over my face would be so red it was a permanent feature. Boy wouldn't that look funny to the kids. Oh yes, Daddy the lobster faced freak. That would be horrible for them. And here we go talking like I'm actually going to agree. This scheme was ridiculous. Mich and me? Kids? Not likely, no way in hell. Then again, why were we discussing it. I had no idea.
"Actually, I'd love to help with the decorating. If you don't mind that is. Setsuna-chan can make the curtains, Rei-chan and Serenity can do the designs, Ami-chan and I can do the figuring, and lots of other things. It would be so sweet and precious." Makoto implied.
I smiled slightly.
"We'll keep that in mind. You guys just keep your pants on." I said.
"We will. Now, how have you been doing with your careers?" Endymoin asked.
"We've been doing great. Michiru has been the best in swimming and I've never gotten more trophies in a racing season." I replied, glad to have changed subjects.
The conversation continued and the entire time I was watching Michiru, studying her. The way she smiled, the way she laughed, how easily she answered questions and responded to things. It was all this amazing part of my Michiru. I loved her so much. Any child we had would be wonderful if it had any of her qualities. I started thinking about a few nights earlier when Michiru was practicing her violin. She was so peaceful and the music sounded so beautiful, just like my Mich. I really hate to say it, but I think I was getting crazy ideas in my head at this point and time. I could actually see all of these little kids running around and playing the violin and swimming. I couldn't get much worse than that when it comes to parenthood dreaming. I was getting it bad, and that was not good. A million things could happen if we went through with this. So why was I suddenly for all of this? What was getting into me? I decided it was time to go. Luckily, lunch had been over nearly an hour ago.
"Well, I do say we better get going. Long drive from here. We'll tell you an answer pretty soon guys." I said.
Michiru nodded.
"Hai, we need to talk and think things out."
"Hai, you know, names, clothes, gender." I stopped myself when I saw Michiru giving me this look and trying not to laugh. There went the natural skin tones again. That was it. We were gone. We said our good-byes and when we were strapped in the car Michiru burst into giggles.
"Nani?" I asked, though I already knew what she was laughing about. Apparently she knew that too.
"You already know. Some excuse that was. I really liked the gender part." Michiru teased.
"Aw, come on Mich." I whined. She didn't rub it in unless she found it hilarious. This was obviously a real comedy show to her. Not to mention she's always liked it when I get red and embarrassed. This was even funnier to her. Sometimes I wonder about her.
We got back in the apartment and she headed to the music room. She tuned up the violin and began to play. I went to the piano, checked the tuning, the tuner had come earlier as planned. Then I began to play along with my wonderful partner. Then I began talking.
"Mich, honey, do you really want to do this? I mean, are you ready for this?" I asked, not wanting to sound like a jackass.
"Of course I am. Are you ready Haruka? Can you handle this? I mean; if you want to we can wait. Endymoin and Ami-chan both understand completely. All of them will wait; they're just excited at the thought of a new idea coming into this life. Can you imagine what this would do?" Michiru asked.
I nodded. There were tons of things this could do. Including.well, my point was made clear earlier. Life without Michiru was no fun at all. I continued on the piano without another word. Michiru stopped and sat down next to me on the bench and leaned her head on my shoulder. I kept on playing.
"Remember raising Hotaru after fighting the Death Busters? Remember how wonderful that was? Remember how it felt?" Michiru asked.
I tensed up. All those years raising Hotaru like my own kid. That had been fun, in all aspects. In a way, I already knew what it was like raising a little one. Those few nights with her. Staying up all hours of the night feeding her and calming her loud cries. Then watching her sleep peacefully on restless nights. So cute and innocent. Everything did seem so wonderful then. Wouldn't it be the same? Except, with a little added extra at the start. Maybe the risk was worth it. I stopped playing and looked at Michiru.
"Let me go call Ami-chan."
I got up and dialed the number to her cell.
"Moshi Moshi."
"Kon'wa Ami-chan. We've decided."
"Really, what are you going to do?"
"We're going to do it."
"Who, just Michiru?"
"Iie, both of us."
Well, let me guess not exactly what you expected? Well, let me know how you feel, all comments welcome. If you want to flame me, by all means, I haven't gotten one yet; I might like it at this rate. Keep on the look out for the next chapter! Ja ne!
Kitty-chan ^_^