Is All Really Fair In Love And War?

Chapter 3

Anael couldn't sleep. There was just three more hours until she had to get up. Shit, she had to work today, too. But, her main concern was the test. She couldn't decide if she wanted to take it or put it off another day. Hell, she didn't even know if she wanted a child in the first place. It would be an amazing feeling, actually having something that was proof of her eternal love for Zaphikel. On the other hand, it would cause so many problems. The government would kill the child as well as Zaphikel and her if anyone ever learned of the secret. But, wouldn't keeping it hidden be worth it? The child would be beautiful, and they could have it in Assiah, and they could find a babysitter who could care for the baby while they were "away on their business trips." Who the hell cares? She and Zaphikel were in love. They could accomplish anything just by being together. At least, it felt as if that was the case. Oh hell, she might as well just go and take the test.

Anael went to the bathroom, read the instructions on the box, and followed them. Three...two...one...and she looked down to see that the small tab was colored blue. She really was pregnant, and she would have to tell Zaphikel the moment he got out of bed.

And so, she did. Zaphikel was overjoyed. He was going to be a father. But wait! This was unheard of. They would have to leave and go to either Shamayim or Assiah. It would be hard to hide. Of course, once he retired, he would be sitting in an office all day. He would even have his own palace because he was the Great One of the Thrones. They could either hide the baby in his castle, or they could just leave. They would be hunted for a while, but they would be happy because they would be a family. Hell, maybe Uriel would let them live with him. He left heaven a few days ago-just up and disappeared. He told Zaphikel that he was going to one of the lower hells because he hated himself. The new dictator, Sevothtarte, had forced him to aid in Alexiel's banishment, and he secretly loved Alexiel. And, therefore, he banished himself as well. Maybe, he would be willing to help once the child was born. Somehow, everything would work out.

So, the couple enjoyed the last two weeks of Zaphikel's vacation while secretly knowing that soon they would be a family.

Author's note: If anyone knows what happens to Raziel in volume 16 of the manga, please let me know in detail cause otherwise I can't truly do his part of the story justice. I have volumes 1-12, and I've read 13-15 on the internet, but I couldn't find volume 16, so please fill me in. Thanks.

-black-ocean