Today's the day, little one. Ellery thought as she stroked her abdomen. It was finally the day of her baby shower. Knowing Bulma, no expense would be spared in the making of this party, which only served to make the Saiyan woman even more nervous. Hating to be in the spotlight, Ellery nearly told Bulma she couldn't throw her a baby shower. Being the center of attention wasn't the expecting mother's favorite thing.
It actually caused a great deal of anxiety in the young woman. Mommy and Daddy have been waiting to find out more about you. You're about to come into this world, and we couldn't be more excited. I can't wait to watch you grow, becoming your own person as you walk this path we call life.
Ellery watched her abdomen move, feeling the baby squirm around inside her. The last week or so, certain movements the little Saiyan would make caused Ellery great discomfort. Being as strong as they were, it felt like they were ripping apart her insides. She tried her best to keep this to herself, not wanting to worry anyone. The young woman suspected her partner knew, but never said anything.
With her time being pregnant coming to a close, Ellery was beginning to notice changes in her behavior. The Saiyan woman wanted to be at home more and more every day, spending time in the babies room along with their backyard. Sitting close to the pond and listening to the sounds of nature around her always helped the little Saiyan fall asleep when they were getting too rowdy. You're going to grow up nice and strong, just like your father. Daddy is the strongest warrior in the Universe.
The little Saiyan delivered a mighty kick to her stomach and other organs, making Ellery gasp. She covered her mouth immediately as a wave of nausea hit her. Doing her best to keep her food in her stomach, Ellery took deep breaths in order to make the feeling subside.
Maybe after today we can give them a name! Goku excitedly rounded the corner into their bedroom, seeing his mate in her stunning purple dress. In their sixth month, Ellery's abdomen had stretched a great deal to accommodate the tiny Saiyan inside her. Her chair had to be scooted back extra far to allow her to fit her growing stomach. The warrior comes up behind his partner who was giving herself a final look over at her vanity. Goku noticed the pained look on his mate's features. This wasn't the first time he'd observed that look on her face over the last week. Carrying their child was definitely taking a toll on her.
Hands massaged her shoulders slowly, causing Ellery to close her eyes at the soothing touch. The nausea subsided, but the pain was still there. "I don't think I'm ready to be the main event at Bulma's party."
Goku began to send waves of calm to his partner. "You deserve to be the center of attention." Smiling bright, the Saiyan kissed her cheek. "My beautiful partner is going to have my child, and everyone's excited to celebrate it."
"I know." The mother's breathing deepened to try and deal with the pain. "Little one is very active today is all. I don't know how much fun I'll be at the party."
"You're a strong woman." Goku reminded her as he leaned closer to his partner. Hands began to massage her abdomen, giving energy to his partner. "I'll be here every step of the way too. You won't have to raise a single finger."
The warrior closed his eyes as he honed in on his child's aura, sending them calming waves as well. Goku hoped more than anything it would at least still their movements a little.
"You know, I think part of the problem is our child is receiving energy from the strongest man in the Universe." Ellery mentioned with a laugh. "Their kicks are only getting stronger with every bit of energy you give me. I appreciate the help, immensely, but our little one is going to end up busting out themselves if they get any stronger."
"That just means they're going to be a warrior!" The Saiyan beamed as he picked his mate up from the chair, causing her to gasp. Closing his eyes, Goku transported the duo to Capsule Corp. They arrived on the outskirts of the party, no one even noticed their entrance.
"You're getting a lot better with that Instant Transmission." Ellery mentioned with a laugh. "Normally, you just drop us right in front of everyone, sometimes on top of them!"
"I know I have to be careful these days." Goku smiled at his partner. "I have extra precious cargo."
"Aren't you sweet." Ellery giggled while her mate allowed her feet to touch the ground. The expecting mother held onto her partner tightly, letting him support her as they walked toward the crowd.
As they came up, the young woman could see how much detail her best friend put into this party. Her backyard was plastered with the colors orange and purple. Signs and balloons that read 'Welcome little blessing!' were all over the place. Caterers had been set up, along with several different tables for games.
Overall, Ellery was blown away with the party that was being thrown for her. The expecting mother even saw her teachers from the studio in the group, along with some of her frequent goers.
"Hey guys!" Bulma cheered from the center of the crowd. They all parted to see who the bluenette was talking to. "Glad to see you finally made it! There are snacks on the table over to your right. We are having dinner after the games are finished!"
Ellery sat back against the cushoned chair, looking at her nearly empty plate of food. Her appetite had finally been satiated. Little one in her stomach seemed to be happy as well. They were motionless after they'd been fed. It was great news to the mother. For most of the party, the little Saiyan had been restless, causing her immense discomfort. She hated to be such a downer in front of all the guests, especially when it was her party.
"You know, I gotta hand it to Bulma." Goku wrapped an arm around his partner. "She threw you a great baby shower. Those games were pretty fun!"
"I don't know about the toilet paper mummy, but yeah, the rest of them were a lot of fun." Ellery beamed as she looked at Goku. "Thank you for being here. I know these girly parties aren't really your style. If you'd like, I'm sure Vegeta is training around here somewhere."
"Don't be too sure about that, Princess." The warrior gestures towards the house. Ellery's brother was near the door, arms crossed in his usual stance. "He came out here a little bit ago. Proabaly for the food, but I heard the cake is gonna tell us what the baby is!"
"That's such a cute idea." Ellery grinned as she looked at the white frosted cake in the center of all the presents. "It must be orange, for your gi colors, and purple for mine. Now the color theme makes sense."
"Bulma did an amazing job! This is the first time I've been to one of her baby shower's." Goku mentioned. "I'm sure she's thrown a couple in her lifetime, but I've never been one for these kinds of things. Since it's my child this time, I wanted to be here."
"Baby showers have been a girl's thing in the first place." Ellery chuckled. "Men are always welcome. It'd make the party games a lot more interesting."
Goku laughed, squeezing his partner's shoulder as he leaned in for a kiss.
"Alright everyone!" Bulma stood from her seat. "I hope everyone saved room for dessert, because it's time to cut the cake!" The bluenette walked over to her friend, smiling brightly. "Would you like to do the honors?"
The Saiyan woman extended her hand out. "If you'll help me up." She mentioned with a soft laugh. Ellery used the chair and leverage from her friend's grip to get her out of the chair. As they walked over to the white cake, the young mother began filling with anxiety. So, what are you little one?
They're a happy healthy baby that's going to be loved by their parents.
The young woman noticed her friend handing her the cake knife, but her own hands were shaking. Bulma smiled and took Ellery's hand in hers, the both of them cutting into the cake to reveal a bright orange center.
"IT'S A BOY!" The two ladies yelled together.
The crowd at the baby shower cheered happily, all of them coming up to congratulate the mother and grab a slice of the delicious treat. Towards the end of the line, Ellery noticed Chi-Chi and Jean waiting for a piece of cake. Once they got to the front of the line, the young woman thanked them for coming.
"We're glad you invited us. It was a wonderful time!" Chi-Chi smiled at Bulma and Ellery. "Looks like boys run in the family."
"I'm elated to be carrying a little warrior." The young mother beamed. "In my heart, I think I knew. His movements and kicks have been getting especially strong lately. If he's not careful, he might break something." Ellery mentioned with a laugh.
"Well if you ever need a babysitter, don't hesitate to give us a ring." Jean smiled brightly. "Goten would love to see his little brother, and I'm sure Chi-Chi's had plenty of experience in raising little boys."
"That's definitely true. While it's never been a full-blooded Saiyan, I did raise Goku for years." The older woman laughed, causing the group to as well.
"I really appreciate it, you guys." Ellery nodded to the couple as they walked back to their seats. Once everyone was served, the Saiyan woman felt a presence behind her.
"Take your seat back at the table, Princess. I'll grab our slice of cake." Goku was grabbing plates of cake, a bright smile on his face as he watched his partner walk back to their table. He quickly set the plates down before helping Ellery get comfortable once again. The two sat in silence as they enjoyed their orange cake. Feelings of happiness and joy were radiating from the couple.
As she gazed to her right, the young woman noticed her partner looking at her with the same look she'd been giving the food before dinner. Eyes widening, she looks at her mate. Why on Earth are you looking at me like that?
Because I could just eat you up, you look so delicious. Even got some extra sweetness on ya. Goku gave his partner a hungry look as he leaned in, kissing next to her lips. He was able to get the extra bit of icing with his lips. The warrior stifled his groan as he licked his own lips clean.
What's gotten into you? Ellery couldn't hide the blush that painted her cheeks the moment the words left her partner's mind. Looking towards the sky, the young woman noticed a nearly Full Moon hanging low in the sky. The Full Moon might have something to do with it..
You look gorgeous under the moonlight, Princess. Goku leaned in once again, his nose ran from her cheek to nuzzle deep into her hair. The warrior hid his groans from the crowd, but Ellery was able to hear them loud and clear. Your skin is so soft..
Kakarot, you can't be doing this right now! The young woman reprimanded her partner in her thoughts. We're at your child's baby shower!
And in the blink of an eye, I can have you back home, all to myself once again. A soft purr could be heard coming from the warrior's chest.
Ellery's legs began to tremble. It was a good thing she was sitting down, because she may have lost her balance if not. It's a very tempting offer, but we can't just leave. It's our baby they're throwing a shower for.
The party's almost over. I don't think they'd miss us if we dipped out. Goku's lips were at his partner's ear, taking her lobe into his mouth and tugging on it gently.
A sudden kick took the mood in a completely different direction. Unable to stifle her pain, Ellery cried out as he clutched her abdomen. All the guests at the party began looking at her worriedly. The little Saiyan in her stomach wasn't finished maneuvering. He continued to kick and wiggle until he was in a completely new spot. The sudden movement brought black and white dots to Ellery's vision.
Sweetheart, is everything alright?
Unable to speak, Ellery turned as she tried her best to catch her breath. She noticed her best friend quickly walking towards them. "The baby's just-" Another wave of pain flooded the Saiyan woman's senses. "Moving around a lot." Panting heavily, Ellery closed her eyes. She could feel her energy fluctuating once again to accommodate the massive amounts of pain. The black and white dots were becoming more prominent. "It's getting hard to-"
Before she could finish, Ellery's power supply completely bottomed out. The dots overtook her vision as she watched herself falling.
"BULMA!" Was the last thing the young woman's ears heard before the world went dark.
