Can they make a difference?
Epilogue: Going home
Pairings: Goku/Vegeta, Harry/Draco, Severus/Remus, Sirius/Bulma
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WARNING: This is about Male pregnancy and male/male relationships. If you have a problem with that then I suggest that you go elsewhere.
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A/N: Well, this is it. I'm sad to say that this is the last and final chapter to an ultra fantastic fic. I would like to say thank you to everyone who has stayed with me during my time of writer's block, the birth of my daughter and everything thing else that has happened along the way through this wonderful ride.
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School was back in session. Students chatted wildly about their spring vacation over breakfast. Shortly after the Headmaster entered he had announced the birth of Professors Snape and Lupin's triplets. Severus Orion Snape weighted 5lbs. and 6oz., Alexandria Helena Snape weighted 5lbs. and 4oz., and Serenity Christie Snape weighted 5lbs. and 2oz. The triplets were eighteen inches long.
Dumbledore also announced the babies were healthy but the parents were bone-tired. Visitors would be allowed in a couple of days.
Ron and Hermione skipped the first meal to see the week old newborns. They were greeted by Draco; he and Harry had the same idea.
The dark-haired Gryffindor was sprawled out on the sofa with one arm draped across his eyes to keep any and all light out. The blonde led his husband's friends into the master bedroom, where Remus was finishing nursing Ori. He was closing his bath robe when the small group entered.
"How are you feeling today, Professor Lupin?" Hermione asked, as she settled on a chair next to the bed to get a closer look at one of the triplets.
"Exhausted, I never knew how tiring babies can be," he answered truthfully. They saw dark circles under dull golden orbs.
"Where's Professor Snape? Shouldn't he be here helping?" Ron curiously asked.
Remus gingerly walked across the room to properly dispose of soiled diapers. He paused to catch his breath before replying to Ron's question.
"He went to home to make sure the wards are strengthened and to make sure that the children's nursery is prepared." Then Remus gradually crept back to bed. His uterus was still contracting and wouldn't disappear until the triplets stopped nursing.
Poppy told him that it would be easy for him to become pregnant if he and Severus didn't use any form of contraceptive. For now, the couple just settled on the no sex policy. At any rate, they were too tired to do anything other than sleep.
"I want to thank you two for everything," he mumbled as sleep invaded his senses. He could no longer keep his amber eyes open.
"It was our pleasure, Professor," Ron said, but his teacher didn't hear him.
Remus rolled over in sleep forgetting about his visitors. The couple checked on the sleeping infants. They were content for the moment. Ron and Hermione tiptoed out of the room, leaving the door slightly ajar.
Back in the sitting room they saw Draco joined Harry, both sleeping as well.
"Come-on, Ron it's time for class," Hermoine said. They gathered their books and totes, leaving the Snape and Malfoy families to catch-up on much needed rest.
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Goku finished packing Shigeta's belongings accumulated during her short stay at Hogwarts. He encapsulated everything and dropped the case inside his black gi belt. He looked around the bare room and nursery to make sure nothing was left behind.
Three months had slipped by since Vegeta and Remus' kidnapping. His mate was still troubled by nightmares but they had lessened each passing day. Trunks and Gohan had all ready left the previous day, right after the kid's graduation. Goku was so proud of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Draco that he cried when Harry hugged him.
Goku also noticed that Harry was no longer shy about displaying his affection toward Draco. Vegeta even mentioned he caught them making out once or twice around the school. To Goku's surprise, Bulma decided to stay an extra week, stating she had a lot of projects to test and needed some time, but the earth-raised Saiyan knew better. His friend was in love and wanted to spend as much time as she could with her beloved before saying good-bye.
Goku had also visited Remus and Snape. The werewolf was dog-tired and it didn't help that he began his monthly transformations right after the triplets were a month old. The good news about that was Remus didn't hurt from the transformations, which meant that the extra protein, vitamins, and calcium he had taken to nurture the triplets had helped to regenerate his weakened body.
Because Vegeta testified at Snape's trial under Veritaserum it had been revealed the Potions Master was a blue-blooded Saiyan. Not only was he a Saiyan royal and Vegeta's cousin, Severus was also a magically gifted. The Saiyan-wizard was as strong as Harry and Draco when their magic was not combined and as powerful as the dark lord himself.
Since then his had a change in title. At his family home was now called Lord Snape (instead of Master by his staff) and in public he must be addressed as Your Highness or Prince Severus – the same as Vegeta. He didn't particularly care for the latter because it sounded funny but it was on of those things he realized he would have to put up with.
Remus actually found the whole situation quite amusing until he was informed by Vegeta his official title was the Prince's Consort - much to his chagrin. To bring further embarrassment to the werewolf, Remus discovered that birthing males in Saiyan society were the maternal parent. In other words instead of being called 'the other Father' they were called the 'Mother'. Remus was quite sure that he would never be respected again. What the professor didn't realize was that the title was still highly revered.
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Vegeta and Goku were invited to the Headmaster's office after the year-end feast. Vegeta took his usual place near Dumbledore's desk gently rocking Shigeta. Goku sat in front of the large piece of furniture. As always the professor offered tea and lemon drops, both declined politely.
"Gentlemen, first off I must thank you for everything that you have done for young Harry and Mr. Malfoy – without your influence I am most positive that Harry and Draco would have been at odds with each other when it came down to the Final Battle. Secondly, our Defense Against the Dark Arts instructor, Professor Lupin, is taking an extended maternity leave."
Vegeta looked-up at the announcement, surprised clearly shown on his face. He thought the Wolf would go back to work immediately after giving birth.
"Our Board of Governors, Lucius included, was very pleased by the results of the dual training of magic and physical combat. They would like to incorporate it into the class curriculum, although there is the matter of finding another professor until Remus returns. I was wondering if you two would be interested in a teaching post here at Hogwarts?"
The elder wizard sat forward in his high back chair – hands folded gracefully on top of his immaculate desk. Azure orbs danced with anticipation behind half-moon wire-rimmed glasses as the Headmaster waited patiently for an answer.
Goku glanced at his mate as they engaged in a mental discussion. Every now and then, Vegeta would shake his head negatively while Goku would nod with a bright smile, his hand behind his head and wearing a sly expression.
"You will be compensated of course," Dumbledore threw in, not that either needed the money. From the Budokai tournaments alone both Saiyans had acquired enough zeni to live comfortably.
As an added incentive Dumbledore said, "Of course, you will be able to leave anytime you feel the need or if some emergency arises. Childcare will be provided, should you accept."
That did the trick and they both readily agreed on the grounds they could continue to stay in the tower they had shared with Harry and Draco, since it was remodeled specifically for them.
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By the end of the day Vegeta and Goku were tired from the unpacking and repacking for their trip home. They decided to go back to Japan for summer break and return a few days before the new term started. Currently the Son family was camped out in the common room with Shigeta fast asleep in her nearby playpen. The fire cracked and roared as it heated the area. Tails swooshed or thumped lazily on the sofa or floor.
Vegeta was stretched out on top of his mate nestled between his legs. He sighed in complete rapture. He felt safe in his mate's loving embrace. His thoughts were broken when Kakarott began talking to him.
"Huh?"
Kakarott laughed at his mate's bewildered expression. "I said, Shigeta dropped off to sleep. Let's put her to bed and call it a night."
"Fine," Vegeta replied somewhat grumpily. He didn't want to leave his comfortable spot.
Soon they had the Saiyan oujo in her crib and Kakarott was sitting on the bed waiting for his partner. Vegeta left the nursery door slightly opened so they could hear their daughter should she need them any time during the night. The Saiyan warrior watched his smaller mate divest himself of blue satin boxers.
Sliding under the covers, Vegeta wrapped arms and tail around Kakarott.
With a shout of contentment, Kakarott collapsed on top of Vegeta heedless of the mess they created. Their breathing evened out, as sleep won out. Neither Saiyan was aware of the faint pulsating crimson glow around the smaller as onyx orbs closed in slumber.
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A/N: Until next time…oh, you didn't think that I'm just going to leave a perfectly good story line hanging like that, did you?
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"HARRY!" Draco cried out. "They're dead, Harry! Voldemort killed them," he sobbed.
His speech slurred as tears marred his vision along with his unbound flowing hair. Harry was on the floor with his husband soothing him as best as he could, rubbing slow circles on his back.
"Dray, the doctor needs for you to calm down and I do too."
Draco was shaking his head jerking away from Harry. The blonde was working himself up again. Frustrated, Harry took Draco by the face so he could look into his sad quicksilver eyes.
"Draco, love please. I know it's difficult to accept that they are gone but you've got to calm down."
The doctor aided Harry into getting Draco back into bed. She gave Draco a calming draught then went ahead with his exam.
"Well, other than you being under weight everything seems to be fine. I suggest that you follow-up with your own family mediwitch or wizard. Make sure that you let him or her know you've seen me should they have any further questions. Now, Mr. Malfoy, I want to keep you here for over night observation-"
"No, I would like to go home and, be with my husband and godfather," Draco said.
"Mr. Malfoy, you must understand that you've just been through a traumatic experience," Dr. Dix continued.
"I know the risk's doctor but I feel more comfortable and safe at home."
The mediwitch didn't want the youth to go home but as long as he followed instructions she had no choice but to release him.