Disclaimer: Still not mine.

Chapter 24

Guess who's pregnant?

Lance and Kitty did end up taking that trip to Italy, after a lot of persuasion from the Professor. So, they flew to Italy and spent two weeks there. Their first night there was their first time, considering they had both collapsed after the reception.

It was amazing, as Kitty put it. They had waited so long to be together and it seemed now that nothing could ever tear them apart. Except, of course, the fact that Kitty was dying. But that didn't matter now, because she was fine and they were touring Italy.

After the two weeks were over, they returned home. They had a barbecue and everyone was there. Kitty, who of course doesn't eat meat, was eating a salad. Lance was nearby, talking with Pietro.

Rogue joined Kitty, a sleeping Wesley in her arms. They talked for a little while before Kurt joined them. They all talked for a little while longer until Wesley woke up and Rogue had to go feed him.

"So Kitty, how vas Italy?" Kurt asked.

Kitty told him all about the scenery and how Italy was such a beautiful place to visit. She told him that he'd have to go there sometime. Kurt listened to her the whole time, smiling at how happy she was once again.

Lance soon joined them and Kurt felt out of place; Kitty frowned at this. Being married wasn't suppose to change the way my friend's act around us. She said goodbye to Kurt as he left to go talk to Bobby and Jubilee.

She then stood up and went inside, suddenly not feeling very good. She felt tired and she thought she might have a fever. She went up to her room and changed into her pajamas and then laid down. Lance joined her shortly and sat down on the bed beside her, a worried expression on his face.

"Kit, are you okay?" He asked, feeling her forehead. "You feel kind of warm."

"Yeah, I'm fine, just kind of tired." She said, closing her eyes.

"Will you be okay if I go back outside for a little while?" he asked, smoothing her hair back out of her face; she had turned the image inducer off. She nodded. "I'll be back up in a little bit." He said, kissing her forehead and leaving the room. Kitty sighed and rolled over, holding the pillow close.

Kitty woke up with a start. She looked around and saw that it was only about nine p.m. She also noticed that Lance wasn't there; she frowned at this. She turned her image inducer on and got up and decided to go see where he was.

She went downstairs and saw that a lot of people were still outside talking. She looked around for Lance and saw him sitting next to Pietro. She opened the door and walked out to him. He looked up at her and smiled.

"Feeling better pretty Kitty?" he asked as she sat down on his lap.

She leaned back against him so that her head was resting on his shoulder. Lance had put his arm around her, securing her so that she wouldn't fall. Kitty felt tired again so she decided to just close her eyes. She was listening to the conversations going on around her.

Lance and Pietro were talking about Toad, who had left about a week ago. He said he needed a change and so he packed up his bags and moved away; no one was really sure where he went exactly, he said he'd keep in touch.

Remy and Rogue were out there as well; she heard their voices every once in a while. She figured they were being all lovey-dovey though. Logan, Ororo, Beast, and the Professor were talking about new recruits. Roberto and Rahne were talking about…something, she couldn't really hear them. And she was pretty sure Sam and Ray were around too; probably with Roberto and Rahne, she thought.

Lance had reached up and touched Kitty's forehead. He frowned, realizing that she felt a lot warmer than she did a few hours ago. He also noted that she was shivering a little. He wrapped his arms around her tighter, trying to keep her warm.

"Kit, you're sick, you need to go inside." He whispered urgently, moving so that he could stand up. "Come on, let's go to bed." He said, as she stood up. He stood up as well and put his arm around her. "Night Pietro." He said as he led her inside.

Pietro had heard what he said to her before he made to stand up. What does he mean sick? He wondered as he went searching for his girlfriend who was dancing like a maniac to music that was only existent in her mind. But, he wouldn't have left so quickly if it wasn't something serious would he? He kept asking himself these questions, but he gave up as Tabby grabbed his hands and started twirling him.

Lance had got Kitty inside and to the stairs before he picked her up. Lance knew where this went before and he wasn't going to let it happen again. Kitty was going to get better; he'd make sure of it.

He laid Kitty down on the bed and covered her up. He then grabbed a t-shirt from his drawer and threw it on the bed. He took off his shirt and pants and put the t-shirt on that he just threw on the bed. He then threw what he had been wearing onto the floor. He sighed and then climbed into bed beside Kitty. She was still awake and she smiled at him as he pulled her closer to him.

"I love you Kitty." He said, turning her inducer off.

"I love you too, Lance." She said, kissing him. She then leaned her head on his chest and fell asleep.

um...later

Things went by fine for Lance and Kitty in their first few months of marriage. Kitty had been sick for a while in March, but she soon got over it. But then, she got sick again in April, but she was pretty sure it had nothing to do with the cancer.

Her and Rogue had gone out and Kitty made her stop at a drugstore. Kitty bought a pregnancy test and took it home. She went straight for her room and locked herself in the bathroom. She took the test and it came out positive. Kitty stared at it for a few minutes before she threw it in the trash.

She left the bathroom and laid down on the bed, facing the balcony. She couldn't believe she was pregnant. She'd been married a total of two months and she was already pregnant. She mentally scolded herself for not using protection. It had been bad enough that she couldn't take birth control pills for fear of them messing with her other medication, but Lance should have known better; she kept saying this over and over in her head. Kitty cried herself to sleep, wondering what the hell she was going to do.

Lance came in an hour later to find Kitty fast asleep. He sighed as he went to sit beside her. She woke up when she felt the bed shift from his weight. She didn't want him to know she was awake though, so she kept her eyes shut. Lance smoothed her hair back like he always did. And then he paused; he'd seen the tears. He wiped them away with a frown on his face.

"Kitty, we have to make it through this. I can't live without you." He whispered, a tear falling onto her already tearstained cheek.

Kitty gasped inwardly. Why does he keep beating himself up over me? She wondered, feeling her tears returning. Duh, you idiot, it's because he loves you. Kitty opened her eyes and looked up at him.

A staring contest took place next. Kitty sat up and hugged Lance, the tears she felt earlier drenching his shirt.

"Kitty?" he asked, rubbing her back.

"Lance, I'm pregnant." She said, looking him in the eye.

Lance's face became very pale and he opened his mouth to speak, but nothing came out. He just held her close to him, rocking her back and forth.

"I…I'm going to be a dad." Lance said, dubiously. Kitty could only nod into his chest as she felt a small smile forming on her lips.