MUST READ: okay I have no ideas for baby names so room now on you the reader must think of them because I have no idea. Vixen I got off a make up box so that's how I got that but anyway I want boy and girl names you never know. Thank You!
Preparations and DecisionsThe next day they got on a plane and were off home with Lyserg and Pilika giving their good-byes and Vixen of course they're with them. Horo gave his sister a hug good-bye and Ren was given a hug by Pilika of course he wouldn't go to hug her, but he did give Vixen a good-bye hold then called her a demon child when she spit up, typical was the only words Lyserg could muster up. He is quiet after all but still gave a big good-bye as the plane was boarded and they went off home.
-Once They Were Home-
(I skipped the plane ride well its boring anyway so they are home now) Horo and Ren finally home came through the door set down their bags and collapsed on the sofa. They had a long day today after all they had a nursery to decorate tomorrow and the room needed to be cleared out. After a 10 minute rest the luggage was unpacked and the dirty clothes ready to be washed. Horo started to clear out the spare room putting the weaponry in the gym. There were 3 spare rooms one was converted into a guest room the other a gym and the last was where the weapons Ren had brought from China were put. Now the weapon room was to be the nursery. The guest room was staying as it was because Ren usually had Jun over to stay on holidays and with Christmas coming up in a month or so it was to be left for her to stay in. Horo packed most things in boxes and shifted them into the gym and then set up the weaponry stand in the far corner. He didn't let Ren handle the heavy boxes or anything sharp so basically Ren watched rolling his eyes at the stubborn Ainu. Every time he tried to help, his husband interrupted him. After the room was cleared they started arguing on the colour, Ren want red Horo wanted blue and both decided against pink.
Ren: I still think Red
Horo: No blue… or yellow
Ren: Neither… what about green
Horo: Yuck, no! hmm I can't think of anything
Ren: Me either
Horo: Why don't we just paint the sky or something?
Ren: No
Horo: Well, I'll let you decide what we paint but scenery would be nice
Ren: Lazy baka, just go pick up some paint. Get a lot of white and colour boosters then we can mix them and see which is best. Dam why do we have to do this?
Horo: (Put an arm around Ren and leant his head against his) We need somewhere for them to stay (put a hand on Rens stomach getting an awkward glare from Ren who still couldn't get used to Horo doing that)
Ren: I suppose (gave up and rested into Horo) you should go then
Horo: Yeah, want anything else while I'm out.
Ren: No
Horo: Ok (Kissed Rens head and went out the room grabbing his coat and walking out the front door) Good-bye
Ren: Bye
Horo was gone and Ren sighed deciding that for now he might as well be useful and get the housework done. He went off doing what he usually did nit picking at every bit of dirt that had settled. Horo bought a hell of a lot of White paint, every size and shape of paint brush along with every different colour booster in the shop black, white, blue, orange, red, green, mauve and many more in all different shades. He decided better safe than sorry and with Ren safe was the best you could hope for.
Once he was back home the paint was put in the room but they decided that tomorrow they would start but for now dinner and the Saturday night movie that was an action flick starring Jackie Chan. Trust me Ren was not amused at the way they portrait Chinese culture. But after that they went to bed Horo couldn't sleep, it wasn't nightmares or a headache or anything like that. No, someone other than Ren was kicking him in.
Ren woke up feeling cold Horo was at the other side of the bed finally asleep so Ren moved up to him but after about a minute Horo woke up and looked at Ren who gave him a look back. Horo fidgeted away slightly then smiled
Horo: Sorry but they don't seem to like me lying there
Ren: (Gave him the weirdest look ever that could be given) What are you on about? Who doesn't like you lying there?
Horo: (Smiled even more and put his hand on Rens stomach) Them, they keep kicking me
Ren: (Laughed a little) I don't blame them but I'm cold so put up with it
Horo: What? And let them kick me all night
Ren: (Smirked and turned around pulling Horo into his back) Better, they can't kick you from there
Horo: Much. Thanks Ren you saved me (Giggled into Rens ear)
Ren: Go to sleep or I'll set them back onto you
Horo: Night Ren
Ren: Hnn
They went back to sleep happily but still Ren had to smile at the fact the twins were bothering Horo in his sleep. He had to admit to himself, it was cute.
-The Next Morning-
The next morning they woke getting up straight away so as to start work on the nursery. After 10 minutes of Horos fuss Ren decided to think of any old thing to get rid of Horo. He made up medicine he wanted knowing that the only place you could get it was in the pharmacy an hours drive away and by bus an hour to an hour and a half. Perfect to get a few hours peace. He wrote down the name of the medicine not actually needing it but still sending Horo to go get it and sent him off hastily. Once Horo had been rushed out he decided to get going and start on the room.
-2 Coats of white paint later and an hour of decorating-
Ren had decided to take notice of Horo for once and did a kind of scenery. He started to paint a long red and gold dragon snaking along the roof but this dragon didn't look vicious or beastly but gentle and proud. It was perfect in every detail and took forever to do. Horo had gone all the way there and back bringing back whatever it was Ren wanted but he kind of suspected Ren didn't need it. He knew he'd been a little protective and it had annoyed Ren but maybe a little time away wouldn't hurt. Also it showed the lengths he was willing to go. He put down the bag on the table and went to find Ren who was looking up admiring his work. Horo came in and looked at what Ren was admiring and then gasped as the image of an amazing dragon came into sight weaving around the roof as if in flight every detail jumped out at you but not in a harsh way, more like playful. Horo had to admit it was brilliant of course Ren gave a little brag about it but tried not to sound to proud of it. Horo added in some of his own drawings, the swamp lands and the minutions along the wall with Ren doing the sky but behind the dragon wasn't a sunny day, it was night with stars glistening all around it made Ren think, he loved to look at the stars for many reasons. No matter where he is the stars will always guide him. He remembered a cold night when they were just married and they had spent their first week in their home.
-Flashback-
It was late and the moon was full shimmering in the night sky, as it shone its pale light through the curtains material, Ren laid awake after waking from a dream or should I say nightmare. It was a memory actually something that happened a long time ago. He was told of his duties to the family and a tattoo placed upon his back. He became what his father always wanted him to be, ruthless and heartless nothing left of his humanity but the one emotion En allowed. Rage! He looked through the images of a girl who was dieing but she was nothing more than a servant girl it didn't matter to him. The other lowly servants would pick up her corpse later but as he passed he saw something in her hands. A picture of her and what must have been her family. She was looking at it with soft eyes, so close to death yet so calm. He stepped down and looked over her gazing at the picture. A woman with long hair hugging a young girl, the same girl that was dieing, behind them a man who smiled so blissfully looking down upon his daughter with pride. He had never seen such a gaze in his life. It was something of a surprise he had seen his fathers glances at him, his piercing glares that only showed hate, despair and false hopes. Even as a member of the family he was not welcome in his fathers eyes, he was shut out like the rest of the world an the rest of the world wouldn't accept him as his father told him over and over. He saw this happy family and hated it. He slowly stepped up scrunching his face up as if disgusted by the girl and her family. He was about to storm off when she whispered something 'wo ai ni Ma ma, Ba ba' (I love you mom, dad) she soon faded, her spirit gone and now nothing but a memory remained. Ren looked surprised at her, he never saw a person care for their parents like that. He wondered off with his mind still boggled by this young girl, a servant Dojin (Earth person).
This wasn't peculiar Ren often dreamt of these things, he didn't know why he couldn't let go he just thought maybe by remembering it will make up for just letting her die there. Maybe he blamed himself she was one of his servants but he was taught that they didn't matter so he never thought about it much but what she was. The clothes, the face paintings and all natural motif she now kind of reminded him of the Ainu although in China they were better known as Dojin and they were a complete different set of people with their own tribes. It hurt him a little to know what she was. He looked at the person lying next to him and sighed feeling a little awkward so decided to go seek guidance from the night sky. He went outside which was bitterly cold yet still. He sat down on the swing that hung from the tree out front calmly star gazing until a set of arms grabbed him from behind bringing him into a warm chest making him feel free from his worries and discomfort. No words were said as they both gazed at the sky together, it was perfect.
-End of Flashback-
Horo glanced at him seeing he'd stopped and was starring at nothing so took this chance to mess around a little. He got a paintbrush and stroked it across Rens cheek making him flinch back and wipe where Horo had just dabbed shocking pink paint on his face. He turned to Horo not pleased with what he had just done so got his paintbrush and stuck it in Horos face leaving a huge green splodge on Horos face right in the middle. Horo retaliated by dipping his hand in the blue paint then grabbing Rens clean cheek leading his hand down to Rens chest letting the paint drip down his top. Ren then got real ticked off grabbing the nearly empty tin and placing it on Horos head letting the entire of the Ainus head be covered in white paint. He laughed at the sight of Horo now looking at his hair that was drenched in Paint. Horo smirked making Ren stop laughing then pulled Ren into a hug rubbing his head against Rens covering Rens right side of his face and some of his hair in white also. Ren tried to push him away but alas he could not. After a minute brought his hand up to behind Horos head cuddling back. Horo pulled away after a moment standing so they could admire their work. The room was now a ceiling of a starry night with a dragon gliding along it peacefully and the walls were of Horos homeland with the minutions and part of the village but along one wall was a Chinese landmark with all kind of different breeds of plants that could only ever be found in Rens homeland. It was a beautiful mixture of Horos Ainu heritage and Rens Chinese heritage.
The two now covered in paint quickly set out to the bathroom frantically washing the paint out of each other's hair and using turpentine (turps) to get rid of it all which seemed to take forever. After everything was clean and the room was drying they removed the newspaper from the floor disposing of it. Ren skimmed through a catalogue seeing all the different kinds of cots pushchairs etc he didn't know what to buy but Horo seemed to know a little better. After they decided Ren noticed something odd called a sympathy pack, which was a fake stomach that the other partner was to wear so as that they might experience a day carting around an unborn child. Ren smiled thinking if only they could simulate the morning sickness and the movement sensations then it would be perfect, of course he would never make fun of a pregnant lady that was for sure. He flicked through the rest of the catalogue writing down the numbers for the items they wanted to order. It wasn't long before it was done and they posted it in the letterbox down the road. Now they were done for the day and they could relax. Horo had been reading that book he got off Pilika the day they found out about the twins, that was also the day he found out about the risks and put a bookmark on the page knowing how important it was. He left the book on the bed and left the room for a minute getting a snack but after he left Ren came in wondering what he was reading. He flicked through and saw the page Horo had a bookmark on. He sat and read the same warning Horo did then thought to himself 'is this why Horos been fussing ever since Faust told us?' Horo chose that minute to walk back in with a glass of water
Ren: When did you get this book?
Horo: Pilika gave it to me after we got back from the ultra-sound scan, why?
Ren: It's just ever since we got back to Pilikas after the scan you've been acting like I can't take care of myself and I thought maybe this is why (Held the book up and gave Horo a questioning look)
Horo: Yeah kinda, it's just I want you to be alright and I don't want to let you down again
Ren: When have you ever let me down? (Spoke quite softly yet abruptly)
Horo: (Sighed) I made a promise that I wouldn't let anything happen to you, I just wanted you to be safe. Sorry if I've bugged you lately
Ren: (looked at Horo seeing that he was truly concerned about it, he also realised he didn't want to worry him with it and was going to bare it all himself) Well…
Horo: Well what?
Ren: Are you going to stand there and stare or are you going to explain this to me?
Horo: (Came and sat on the bed next to Ren) It says it all there
Ren: I don't mean that, I mean what's bothering you
Horo: (Looked down) I guess I'm just… scared (looked up at Ren)
Ren: It's okay (leant in and kissed Horo)
Horo: Thanks Ren
The day basically went on like any other day. It took 2 days for the stuff to arrive and getting the stuff up took hours. Ren nearly destroyed the items they bought out of frustration. The instruction booklets were impossible to read and a complete idiot must have written the instructions that were written in Chinese because the spelling, grammar and pronunciation were terrible. Once it was all done the stuff was stored in the nursery. The day after that was the next ultra-sound scan, which showed the twins were healthy and revealed that Ren was about 15 weeks pregnant which meant he was nearly 3 and a half months pregnant. The expectant date was May 1st, It went well showing everything was fine, no need for concern at all so Horo was happier for now. They worked down the list of thing's to do that Pilika gave them, it only just dawned on Ren that even when she's not there she's designating exactly what they should be doing. Her bossy nature on paper, he had to give a nervous smile to that thought. The clothes were bought with Tams help and Pilikas instructions again her bossy nature kicked in. It didn't bother Ren or Horo for a change because they had no clue really so her telling them what to do saved them from the embarrassment doing it all wrong with no one to blame but themselves. Soon it was near Christmas and Jun was coming to stay with Ren and Horo over Christmas. She arrived Christmas Eve.
-Christmas Eve-
(Sorry if I'm skipping ahead but believe me it's better this way, I've bored you enough with that)
It was Christmas Eve and Jun was to arrive any minute Ren sat on the sofa pretending to read but actually watching the door and Horo was doing whatever Ren commanded which so happened to be giving the spare room a sweep over before Jun came. He hadn't told Jun yet because he didn't know how to tell her without her thinking it's a big joke. He decided saying it face to face was good and now he had the proof sticking out in front of him. Still, it wasn't going to be easy.
KNOCK KNOCK
(Ren jumped and froze looking at the door blankly)
Horo: (Ran out the room to the door) Don't worry I'll get it (Opened the door)
Jun: Oh why hello Horo nice to see you
Pailong: Yes, hello again
Horo: Hey, come in. I'll help with the bags
Jun: Nonsense Pailong will do that why we catch up (waved her hand in the air signalling Pailong to take the bags to the room) So where's my little brother (looked over her shoulder and saw Ren)
Ren: Hello Neesan
Jun: (Stared at her brother stomach then gave a displeased look) My Otooto you have got fat, this lazy lifestyle hasn't done you well
Ren: (Fuming) FAT!
Jun: I think you better go start working off the weight it's rather unattractive
Horo: (Went and stood by Ren holding onto his shoulder afraid the worst would happen) Jun I don't thin…
Jun: Don't make excuses for him
Ren: Excuses! I'm not fat I'm pregnant you… you… you are… ohbaka yaro! (The world's biggest idiot)
Jun: (Froze stiff) Don't be absurd you're male you can't get pregnant
Horo: (Shy giggle) You can with the help of a gypsy and a cookie
Jun: Your joking (laughed) Take that jumper from up your top and quit it
Ren: (Lifted up his top exposing a small bit of his stomach) Does that look like a jumper! You idiot, I am not joking a gypsy did it with some stupid wish cookie thing… oh and you cant forget Horo he had a part in it
Horo: The best part (Pulled Ren closer, he got a jab in the stomach)
Jun: You mean YOU actually are pregnant… unbelievable. My god what has the world come to?
Horo: It's not so bad Jun, you'll be happy
Jun: (Still looking shocked) Not so bad… (Her expression changes from shock to a wide grin) Of course it's not I'm an auntie with a baby niece or nephew on the way (Hugged Ren happily)
Horo: Actually you have 2 nieces and/or nephews coming
Jun: (Pulled away from Ren to look at him) What?
Ren: I'm… having…(Sighed) Twins…
Jun: …Twins! … Oh! PAILONG GET OUT HERE RENS HAVING TWINS!
Pailong: (Turned the corner and starred at Jun) Twins… Master Ren is …
Jun: I know I know a male but look (Pointed at Rens stomach) a gypsy did it
Horo: And me! (Offended the Gypsy was getting all the credit)
Ren: Shh Horo they already know about the birds and the bees
Jun: Come on details! How? When? Where?
They all sat down and they started from the beginning to the end from the Gypsy tent to staying with Pilika everything was mentioned without a single detail left out.
Jun: So they both belong to you and Horo?
Ren and Horo: Yes
Jun: How did they get in there… wait do you still have your…
Ren; (Cut her off knowing exactly what she was on about) NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!
Horo: Yip he does
WHACK!
Ren: I SAID it's none of her business
Jun: I'm your sister I should know everything no matter how embarrassing because you know I'll find out anyway. I always do
Ren: Well you didn't know about this until we told you
Jun: I would of found out son but be honest I bet it took you a while to
Horo: About three months to be more precise
Ren; (Raised his fist but held it in mid-air) Horo if you start one more time I swear
Jun: I honestly don't know how you put up with it Horo, my Otooto can be quite the brute at times
Horo: I'm not saying anything
Ren: Jun! (Gave her a fierce look)
Jun: What? It's true that you can be a brute the fact Horo wont speak out proves it. You know it's not very nice to beat up your husband you know
Ren: I don't beat him
Jun: You just been hitting him and threatening him!
Ren: That doesn't mean I beat him
Horo: Hey Jun, it's not good to get Rens stressed out
Ren: Grrrr
Horo cuddled into Ren wiping his head on the others shoulder then nuzzling into his neck. After Ren was about to push Horo off, Horo pressed his lips against Rens cheek then moved around to seal one on his lips getting a faint kiss back. He backed away slowly leaving Ren unsatisfied and now gaping at him, all Jun could do was sit there and giggle at how easy Ren gave in to Horo. She would never believed it if she hadn't seen it for herself, Ren being swayed by a single kiss.
Jun: Hahum I'm still here you know
Ren: (Turned and looked at her as if to say 'do-you-mind') How could we forget? (Sarcastically replying to her)
Jun: I can't wait to call up mother and tell her the good news (Smiled in an almost sinister way)
Ren; (Turned pale) Mother?
Jun: Yes, I'm sure she would like to know that her only son and his husband are expecting twins, of course she will want to know why? Should I go into details about conception or…
Ren: I'LL TELL HER WHEN I DAM WELL LIKE, NOT YOU!
Jun: Ren, indoor voice. I'll ring her now (Stood up and walked into the other room and flipped open her cell phone)
Ren: Jun I'm warning you…
Jun: Shhhhhhhhh, I'm on the phone
Ren: Grarahnadarafrasasaz! (Incoherent mumbles)
From the back room Horo and Ren could hear Juns conversation with Ren blushing at the mention of him and Horo having to do something to conceive of course but the Gypsy was the main subject, thankfully. Horo sat there smiling and thinking of Christmas day. Most of all he could flaunt off his new family to everyone but he had to tread cautiously knowing Ren wouldn't like him doing that. He just wanted everyone to know how happy he was and deep down he knew Ren was happy too. Tomorrow was going to be well lets say different.
Bye! Bye! again that's all, for now. I may take a while with the next one because I am utterly clueless to what to do now. I'm sure something will come to me. I think I have a small idea but that will only be 10 of the chapter if even that… Oh well
.S. I NEED BABY NAMES BOY AND GIRL… REMEMBER!