Kanone stared dumbfounded at Ayumu, "Mine? It's...I mean, she's mine?" Ayumu nodded, "But... how? We haven't been together for three years." Kanone's eyes widened and he turned towards Eyes, "I swear I haven't been with him, Eyes..."

Eyes smiled slightly, "It's okay, Ayumu has already explained everything to me."

Kanone turned back to Ayumu, "Care to explain to me? How do you know she's mine?"

"Dr. Wilson explained everything. He said that his friend in America had a way to find out when a male conceived. I decided it would be a nice surprise... for Kousuke. Wilson said the date was August 17, 2002, thought..." Ayumu trailed off.

"The first night we were together." Kanone remembered. He smiled slightly at the memory. He also recalled reading something about male pregnancies, and how it could take several years for the man to show any signs. Kanone, realizing that the child could very well be his, sighed.

Ayumu was touched that Kanone remembered the night and nodded, "Yeah."

Kanone sighed again, "Have you told Kousuke yet?"

Ayumu shook his head, "No. I only found out tonight. I...I just don't know how to tell him. He was so happy when he found out..." Ayumu looked out the window.

Kanone walked over to him and put a comforting hand on his shoulder, "Whatever you decide to do and whenever you do it, I want you to know I'll be here to support you. I know you'll make the right choice." Kanone then looked to Eyes, "You're okay with this, right?" Eyes only nodded, but that was enough. Kanone then turned his attention once again to Ayumu, "So have you thought about what you're going to do? In the long run, I mean."

Ayumu shook his head, "I've just been so worried about telling everyone I haven't had time to think about anything else. I'm going to keep her, of course. Other than that I really don't know. I suppose me and Kousuke will raise her, unless you want to help. There's no pressure though, I know you and Eyes probably don't need this kind of responsibility sprung on you." Ayumu decided this was for the best. Then something occurred to him, "Of course if you want to, I won't stop you. She is your daughter, too."

Kanone considered all of this, "I...I don't really know what to say, Ayumu. Of course I want to be a part of her life, but..." Kanone glanced at Eyes, "I'll have to discuss it with the wife." He joked.

Eyes smirked and walked over to join Kanone at Ayumu's bedside, "Remind me again; who was it that wore the dress at our wedding?" It was true, all of the others had talked Kanone into wearing a dress. Kanone chuckled and Eyes kissed him gently, "If you want to help Ayumu raise your daughter, I've got no place to stop you, and also no problem with it. Whatever will make you happy."

Kanone smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Eyes. Okay, then all we need to do is talk to Kousuke, right?"

Ayumu nodded, "That's easier said then done, though. I just hope he doesn't take it too hard. He's supposed to be coming by later tonight, I guess I'll tell him then." Ayumu looked at the two men, "I should probably do it alone, though." Kanone nodded and the two left, leaving Ayumu to wait for his boyfriend.

Kousuke came a little later, entering the room without knocking and startling Ayumu. Kousuke walked over and kissed Ayumu, "Sorry, did I scare you?"

Ayumu smiled and blushed, "Just a little. It's alright. So, how are you?"

"I'm much better now. Sorry I couldn't come sooner; Rio wouldn't go to sleep." Kousuke sat down next to Ayumu, "How are you and the baby?" Kousuke asked, rubbing Ayumu's stomach gently.

Ayumu closed his eyes and smiled at the gesture, "We're just fine." Then remembering what he had to do he opened his eyes and looked at Kousuke sadly, "Actually, Kousuke, I need to tell you something. About the baby..." Ayumu swallowed hard and looked away for a second, then back to Kousuke's worried face.

"What is it? Is something wrong? Is she okay?" The worried boy said in a rush, painc and worry clouding his face.

"She's just fine, don't worry. It's just...she's...Kousuke, I don't know how to tell you this." Ayumu searched for the right words, but couldn't find a way to let him down easy. The truth was, there was no good way to tell your boyfriend that the child you're having isn't his, but your ex's.

"Ayumu whatever it is, you can tell me. Please, this is scaring me."

"Okay. Kousuke, Dr. Wilson told me today...our baby...She's not yours."

Kousuke just stared at him, only one thought went through his head, "You...you cheated on me?" He let go of Ayumu's hand and stood up.

Before he could leave, Ayumu jumped out of his bed and ran over to him, grabbing his wrist and spinning him around. Kousuke turned and glared at Ayumu, "Leave me alone Ayumu. I don't want to talk to you right now." When Ayumu wouldn't let go Kousuke punched him square in the nose and sent him crumbling to the floor. Kousuke walked out and left Ayumu there, gasping for breath. When Ayumu made it back to his bed, all he could do was sit there and feel sorry for himself.

"Why did it have to turn out this way? Why wouldn't he just listen to me? Does he hate me now?" Ayumu couldn't control the paranoia that went through his head, "What if he never talks to me again and never lets me explain? I can't lose him, I love him too much. What am I supposed to do?" Ayumu shut his eyes tightly, trying to block out the thoughts he was having, falling into a restless sleep.

The next morning wasn't much better, Ayumu wouldn't eat anything until his doctor advised him it would be bad for the baby to not eat. With that taken care of, Ayumu rejected any visitors he might have had, including Rio and Ryoko, who came by to see how he was. When Dr. Wilson said that Kanone was here, Ayumu said to let him in. When Kanone and Eyes walked in they both immediately noticed the bruise that had resulted from Kousuke punching him. Kanone ran over to him, "Ayumu, what in the world happened?"

"I...I told Kousuke that the baby wasn't his. He left before I could explain; he thinks that I cheated on him."

Kanone hugged Ayumu and even Eyes put a hand on his shoulder. Kanone spoke up then, softly grazing the bruise with his hand, "Did he do this to you?" When Ayumu was silent, Kanone's heart ached and hugged Ayumu, softly kissing his forehead, "Don't worry. He won't hurt you again, I promise." Ayumu started to cry softly and Kanone felt even worse, "I should have been here with him. I shouldn't have just left him like that." Kanone continued to hold onto Ayumu until Eyes put a hand on his shoulder, letting Kanone know that he was leaving. Kanone nodded, "I'll be out in a little bit." After Eyes was gone, Kanone turned back to Ayumu, "Are you okay? That bruise looks pretty bad. Why in the world did he hit you? Just because he thought you were cheating on him?"

Ayumu nodded, "I just wish he would have let me explain, I don't know if he'll ever talk to me again. I don't want to lose him."

Kanone sighed, knowing how Ayumu felt, "It'll be okay. You know Kousuke, he gets worked up, but eventually he calms down. Just give him time and he'll come around. But I want to be here next time; I don't want to leave you alone with him until I'm sure he won't hurt you." Ayumu nodded, even though it hurt that his ex seemed more concerned about him than his current boyfriend, if that's what Kousuke was anymore; Ayumu didn't know. After a few more minutes, Kanone stood, convinced that Ayumu was as okay as he could be, "I've got to go, Eyes is waiting. If Kousuke stops by, call me, okay? No matter when." Ayumu nodded again and they said goodbye.

When Kanone entered the waiting room of the hospital he was told by the receptionist that Eyes had gone home. Kanone thanked her and walked outside. He had a lot of pent up frustration, mostly pointed at Kousuke. he wanted nothing more than to beat the redhead right now for what he did to Ayumu, but he knew that would only result in upsetting Ayumu, so he decided to find another outlet for his frustration; and he knew exactly who to go to. Now, it's agreed that Kanone can be the most scary person on the face of the planet when he wants to, and this was one of those times. With barely no information on the person he was hunting down, he was able to find her house in under an hour. Don't ask me how, but he ended up standing outside the residence of one Miranda Starling, an even glint in his eyes and a murderous grin on his face. Oh yes, this girl would pay for what she had done.

Kanone walked up to her door and knocked on it. A small boy of about five years old answered, "Yes? Can I help you mister?"

Kanone smiled at the child, "Yes I was wondering if Miranda is home?" The boy nodded and ran back inside. A moment later a skinny brunette walked to the door and looked at Kanone warily, "Miranda?" Kanone asked.

The girl nodded, "Yes, and who are you? I don't believe we've met."

Kanone shook his head and put on that smile that you could tell (if you knew him) meant that whoever was receiving the smile was in for a world of pain. If you didn't know him, however, like Miranda, then that smile would seem the kindest in the world, "I came here with a message from Eyes Rutherford."

"Eyes?" Her eyes got huge, "Ohmigod! What did he say? He remembers me? Ohmigod!"

Kanone nodded and smiled again, knowing how much he was going to love making this girl suffer, "Yes, you were the one he was with a few nights ago, correct?"

Miranda nodded, "Yes, we slept together. And just between us, he's great in bed!"

"Oh you don't have to tell me, I know that quite well." Kanone thought, "Well he says that he's been thinking about you ever since, and he asked me to come here and take you to him. Are you free now?"

The hyperactive girl nodded again and nearly screamed, "Yes, I'm unbelievably free. Just wait a second, let me get my purse."

"Okay." Kanone said, "I suppose I could use some money." He thought evilly; trying to decide what the most ironic thing he could buy with it would be. The girl came back a second later, practically glowing. Kanone smiled again, wanting so bad to diminish that glow right now, but he would lead her on for a few more minutes; the higher you jump, the harder you'll crash back down to the ground. "Ready?" He asked.

She nodded, "Yes, take me to my Eyes now!"

"Your Eyes?" Kanone thought, nearly laughing at the girl's stupidity, "Not in this lifetime." He knew exactly how he would break it to her as well.

As they went outside, she looked around, "Where is you car?" She looked to him.

He smiled, "It's such a nice night, I figured we'd walk. It's not too far. That's okay, right?" Miranda nodded and they walked towards Eyes' place. Kanone would have gone in a different direction, just to be sure not to run into his husband, but he figured the obsessed girl would know exactly where the obsessee lived.

After a few minutes Miranda turned to Kanone, "So, how do you know Eyes? I've never seen you backstage at any of his shows. And I've been backstage at all of them."

Kanone decided this was as good a time as any and he motioned for her to follow him down an alley. At her hesitation he explained, "It's a shortcut; you want to see Eyes as soon as possible, right?" Kanone was proud of himself, this indeed was a shortcut to Eyes' place, and damned if the girl didn't know that fact.

Miranda nodded knowingly and followed him, confident that everything was finally going her way, "So, you never answered my question."

"Hmm? Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Eyes' husband, Kanone. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miranda, was it?" He turned to her with that same smile and offered her his hand.

She smiled and started to shake his hand before his words registered, "Wait...his husband? That's really not funny. Eyes isn't gay. You must not know him very well if you didn't know that, and also very desperate. Wait, do you even know him?"

"Of course I do. I just told you I'm his husband. We've been married for more than two years now. You must not know him very well if you didn't know that. And also very, very desperate to think that he has thought of you for a single moment except for when he was explaining to me how you drugged and took advantage of him. I must say, I don't approve of your behavior; and you should know that I'm very protective of Eyes and don't take kindly to what you've done."

Miranda's eyes were bulging out of her head by now and she had started shaking, "Wh-what are you going to do to me?"

Kanone smiled that smile and Miranda could now see the evil glint in his eyes and the malice that he had towards her, "Oh, I'm just going to make sure you know what you did was wrong. I'm usually above this type of punishment. But I've got a lot of pent up rage and I've just found my outlet." The girl tried to run, but of course that wouldn't work. Kanone grabbed her wrist and slammed her hard against the wall. She cried out in pain and fell to her kness. Kanone picked her up by the hair and slammed his fist into her face, effectively breaking her nose and several other bones. She started crying and Kanone shut her up by slapping her, "Now be quiet. Don't worry, the pain will be gone soon." Kanone applied a great amount of force to her shoulder and broke that as well, "Of course, until then you will be in a great deal of pain." He punched her once more in the stomach and finally let her fall to the ground. He pulled out a knife and kneeled down beside her, taking her purse and rummaging through it, he pulled out her wallet. He looked through it and pulled out the money; only about $100, but it would have to do.

He leaned towards her, knife in hand. He was about to end her suffering before she found her voice, "Please don't kill me. I have a son; you saw him, he's too young to be by himself and his father was killed only a few months ago. Please, I'm sorry that I drugged Eyes, I was just so depressed because of my husband and I just wanted someone. It could have been anyone, but it was Eyes."

Kanone shook his head, "That's a lie; you're obsessed with Eyes."

Miranda shook and started crying again, "Okay, I am. But I'll stay away from him, I promise. And everything else was true, I really do have a son and his father is dead. I had been after Eyes for such a long time, but he's always rejected me. So I decided I had to get him, and...you know the rest."

Kanone didn't feel bad for the girl one bit; she had had this coming. But as a soon to be father, he didn't want her son to be all alone in this world. He stood and looked down at her, "Your legs are fine, so I expect that you will be able to get home okay? It's not that far." The girl simply nodded weakly and Kanone left, a lot more relaxed.