-Missing In Action-
Chapter Eight: Ami's secret
A blue, white and black mobile suit landed in the hanger. Dearka whistled. It was better then he had expected. Approaching it he was just about to get a closer look when a woman jumped out clinging to the decent wire and Ken screamed waving his arms above his head.
"Ami! My darling sweet!" Ami giggled extending her hand as he bent down and kissed it. "How was the ride?"
"Smooth." She answered straightening his coat for him. "So Yzak is alive and well…that is terrific news." Ken narrowed his eyes suddenly crossing his arms and taking a step back.
"Yzak told me you two keep in touch."
"Naturally." She said unwavering. Athrun jumped as Dearka whispered into his ear.
"Got any popcorn?"
"What?" He whispered back. "Popcorn?"
"Yeah. This is going to be one hell of a show." Athrun returned his gaze back to the two of them.
"Well how come I never knew?" Ken asked "And what are you keeping from me?"
"What do you mean by that?" She asked taking her helmet off. Dearka inhaled. She was gorgeous. Shiny bouncy blonde hair and the way she moved was… intoxicating. Athrun glared at him and jabbed him sharply with his elbow.
"Keep looking like that and Ken will kill you." Nicol raced up to them catching his breath.
"Sorry I was talking with-" A shout stopped him from proceeding with what he was going to say.
"What did you just say to me?" she threw her helmet to the ground her hands balled into fists "What did you just say!" Ken didn't take a step back nor did he advance. He stood his ground.
"What are you keeping from me! Don't you trust me?" She glared so hard that even they took a step back. Ken didn't move…
"How can you accuse me of not trusting you? That's bullshit and you know it!"
"Then what's the problem Ami? What are you not telling me!"
"You're pushing your luck Mr. Nimuac!"
"Is that a threat?"
"No! It's a complement you Ass!" Ken's hands were now balled into fists as the argument became more heated.
"Don't insult my intelligence!"
"Then act your age! You're twenty for crying out loud!"
"Twenty-One! Ami! I'm Twenty-One! Now you're just being a hypocrite!"
"Hypocrite?"
"You act as though you're thirty!" Ken took a step forward and in response Ami took a step forward as well. Nicol bit his lip.
"Athrun…should we step in?"
"Ummm…" Athrun approached just as Ami sent her fist in Ken's face. Ken recoiled touching his nose.
"What the hell was that for?" Ken stood to his full height. Ready to unleash more of his anger but his anger melted instantly when he saw she had tears running down her face.
"You want to know?" She yelled her face going red from the effort. "You want to know?"
"Ami…"
"I'm pregnant!" The room became deathly quiet. Ken blinked before lowering his head on his chest, his shoulders shaking.
"Is he crying?" Nicol asked
"I think…" Dearka whispered, "I think he's laughing" And it was true Ken was laughing. Ami's chest was heaving as she glared at him. "Why are you laughing? Stop laughing." He laughed even harder walking forward and circling his arms around her. She tried to push him away but he had a strong hold.
"I love you… you know?" She gasped before her bottom lip trembled and her knees gave away as she leaned on him crying.
"Bastard…" she chocked out…
Yzak watched as the nurse unwrapped the bandage on his one arm. Flexing his fingers he was relieved when he didn't feel any pain.
"Try not to move your arm so much Mr. Joule." Yzak glared at her but began violently coughing before he could bite back a response. The nurse moved her fingers to his throat after he was finished. "The glands in your throat are inflamed." She stated.
"I could've told you that!" Yzak snapped before going into another coughing fit. His ribs were truly taking abuse from the constant cough. The nurse sighed rummaging through a near cabinet drawer. Grabbing a small bottle she examined it before looking at him.
"This shouldn't conflict with your other medication. Hold your breath and don't make any sudden movements."
"What are you doing?" He demanded as she filled a needle with the unknown substance. Putting the jar down she inched closer forcing his head up.
"Don't move." He held his breath as the needle pierced his neck. Yzak blinked as a cool relaxing feeling replaced the sore and burning one. Smiling at his reaction she patted his shoulder.
"That should ease your coughing for a while."
"How long have you been…you know?" Ken asked lying on his bed
"Three months…" She said sadly. Ken looked at her gut and shrugged.
"And here I was thinking that you'd put on a bit of weight. You actually can't tell you know?" She glanced at him.
"I just thought I'd clarify that they're yours." Ken nodded before narrowing his eyes.
"What do you mean by 'they're'?"
"The babies." She said obviously.
"You mean there's more than one?"
"Oh crap I didn't tell you." She smiled at him. "Twins."
"Guys or gals?" He asked sitting up. She chuckled before she became serious.
"Did you find it?" Frowning he shook his head
"No. Not yet."
"What? Are you loosing your touch?" She playfully jabbed him in the arm.
"Ami…I don't think its here."
"But that can't be right." She whispered to herself. "I was positive…"
Dearka shook his head.
"I can't believe that that thing is reproducing." Athrun glanced at him.
"You're talking about Ken right?"
"Yeah. It just seems so wrong."
"That's not very nice." Nicol said before stuffing his face with food.
"Want to go visit Yzak when you're finished?" Athrun asked trying to get away from that topic.
"Sure." Nicol said nodding "Why not."
A very short and bad chapter...I apologize. It was just that I needed to update soon before...School. (Screams in horror) Another chapter won'tbe up till next weekend after school's started and I have my feet on the ground...Sorry…