It had been a month since the negotiations started between the humans and the vampires. The treaty was well on its way to being completed. It had also been a month since Yami announced his pregnancy. He was now a month and two weeks and hating every second of it. He didn't like waking up with morning sickness still, he didn't like how crappy he felt every day.
He especially didn't like how his emotions were rolled almost like someone rolling a dice and his moods being on whatever side was landed on.
He just wanted it to be over so he could hold his daughter in his arms. This was an ongoing debate between him and Atem. Atem was convinced it was a boy by how hard it kicks, Yami was convinced it was a girl and was a fighter like her mother is. In the end, the two could care less about what it ends up being, as long as their child is healthy and well.
"Well Yami, looks like everything's just fine, any pain you're feeling?" Isis said with a smile.
"If by pain you mean the backaches I get then yes," Isis chuckled.
"Well I'm afraid the best I can do to help with that is to say to rest when you can," Yami smiled.
"With Ate around I'm sure I'll be resting more than I'd like to be," Isis nodded and smiled.
"Well then I'll see you in two weeks, if anything happens let me know," Yami nodded and stood up exiting the medical room.
As Yami walked the halls he walked into Atem and Yugi who were just exiting the meeting room.
"What a way to run into each other huh?" Yami rolled his eyes.
"I thought the meeting wasn't over for another hour," Atem smiled tiredly.
"Yes well there is a lot of stuff we need to cover, and we all could use a break," Yugi nodded and hugged his brother weary of his stomach. The three headed towards the gardens where everyone seemed to be sitting already.
"Surprised you got Bakura and Marik to get outside," Yami said sending a smirk towards the two and ignoring the glares, Heba chuckled.
"Malik and Ryou convinced them somehow," the two mentioned blushed and avoided eye contact with anyone.
Yami recognized that look. He would wear it himself before he and Atem were together. Yugi also seemed to notice and burst out laughter, everyone joining in after.
"Seriously though you two, I can see that look on your faces," Yugi said with a smirk. At their confused faces, Yugi chuckled and pointed to Joey.
"It's the same face Joey gives when Seto is in the room," Joey blushed scarlet from his spot beside Seto, Yami laughed.
"Reminder to everyone, don't give Yugi any of your secrets, he will sing like a songbird when the times right."
Malik rolled his eyes. "No kidding, he did that with Joey when he had a crush on Hadley that one year," Joey blushed and turned to Malik.
"MALIK!"
The very next day Ryou and Bakura announced they were dating. Which Yami wasn't really surprised at, after all, Bakura had developed a crush for Ryou since day one. Yugi was thrilled and was already seeking to be making plans for a wedding. This was typical of Yugi, whenever someone in the resistance group was getting married he would be the first one to help with planning. 'Guess he gets it from mom' Yami thought with a smile.
The baby must have sensed the happiness from its mother. It sent a sharp kick to Yami's side making him grimace in slight pain. Atem was at his side in an instant.
"You alright?"
"Yeah I'm fine," Yami replied forcing a smile, Atem sighed.
"Yami, I can sense your pain through the link we have," Yami nodded.
"Right I almost forgot about that," Atem chuckled and wrapped an arm around Yami's waist bringing him closer.
Maybe we can escape to the bedroom, lock the door, and never come out again
Yami blushed and turned his head away from Atem.
Ate, you shouldn't say things like that
Atem chuckled.
And why not?
Because that's not just something you start talking about, especially around everyone
It's not like they can hear us
Yami was about the answer be Bakura cut in.
"Oi! we may not be able to hear you guys, but we can see the signs," Yami blushed and Atem sighed.
"Very well then, we'll take our leave," Atem kneeled down and picked up Yami, one hand under his knees and one around his back. Yami blushed and hid his face in Atem's shoulder, trying to block out the snickers from Bakura and Marik.
Atem carried Yami out of the room bidding his farewells to them. Ignoring the looks from servants and guards Atem continued down the halls. They soon reached the bedroom and Yami was tossed gently onto the bed while Atem locked the door. Atem crawled on top of Yami making the younger blush.
"I could always make you blush so easily," Atem said with a smirk. Yami's blush intensified dusting his cheeks with a bright red. Atem chuckled and rolled off his mate and pulled him closer and wrapped an arm around his waist. Yami yawned and curled up into his side.
"You feel hot Yami," Yami hummed and curled up tighter.
"No I'm not I'm cold," Atem frowned. He pressed a hand to Yami's forehead and pulled back.
"Your forehead's boiling" Yami groaned as Atem's cool hand felt nice against his forehead. Atem picked him up and exited their bedroom.
"Where are we going?"
"We're going to see Isis, maybe she has an answer for this," Yami just nodded dazed and laid his head against Atem's chest and laid an arm over his stomach.
"Atem," Atem turned to find Bakura, Marik, and Ootogj standing there with concerned looks.
"What is it?" Atem asked a bit annoyed.
"The Council needs to see you right away, they say it's important," Bakura said with a roll of his eyes. Atem rolled his eyes.
"Can't they wait? Yami seems to be burning a fever," Ootogi shook his head.
"They say they can't wait," Atem sighed.
"We'll take Yami to Isis," Marik said stepping closer to Atem to take Yami. Atem looked unsure but sighed and nodded. He gently handed Yami into Marik's arms since he was the strongest out of the three. Gently brushing his bangs out of Yami's flushed face he pressed a kiss to Yami's cheek. Though asleep Yami was aware of Atem's presence.
Through their link, Atem spoke to Yami gently.
I'll be back soon
Where are you going?
The Council needs me. They say it's 'important'.
Hurry back?
Of course. Bakura, Marik, and Ootogi will be with you. They'll take you to Isis in my place.
Alright. I love you.
I love you to, love.
Atem headed away while the four headed to Isis.
They entered the medical wing, Isis was doing inventory at the moment, she glanced up at them, she noticed Yami and her eyes widened. She stood up and ran over
"What happened?" she asked as Marik laid Yami down on the bed.
"Atem said they went to lay down and Yami felt very warm to him," Isis nodded. She placed a hand on Yami's forehead and pulled back a moment later with a frown.
"He does feel hot, Bakura can you get me a cold welt cloth?" Bakura nodded and headed off. Isis pulled off Yami's jacket and told Ootogi to pull off Yami's boots and socks. "Marik, can you get my book on my desk in my office?" Marik nodded and headed off.
Bakura returned a moment later with a cold cloth and handed it to Isis, who folded it and placed it over Yami's forehead. Yami's eyes squeezed for a moment before they opened meekly and he caught gazes with Isis. She smiled gently and rubbed his arm
"How do you feel Yami?"
"Like I got run over by a stampede of horses," Isis chuckled.
"Well one thing is for sure, you have a high fever and something in your system is making it difficult for you to get the nutrients you need," Yami's eyes widened.
"What about the baby?" Isis smiled.
"Your child is just fine, we just have to keep an eye on you and the baby for a while, until your fever dies down." Isis frowned and held a hand to her chin.
"But in all my years of being a healer here, I've helped many through pregnancies and I've never seen or heard of this happening during a pregnancy," Yami frowned.
"What does that mean?"
"It means I'll have to do some research into this, while we wait for your fever to go down," Yami nodded and let out a sigh. Isis dug around in her medicine cabinet and pulled out a vial of medicine. She turned to Yami with a small smile. "This may taste bad, but trust me it works," She grabbed a spoon and poured the medicine on it. She held it to Yami's lips who refused to open his mouth. Isis gave a small glare.
"Yami, you will take this medicine or so help me I will get the boys to hold you down and force your mouth open to give you this medicine," Yami's eyes widened. As did Bakura's, Marik's, and Ootogi's. Yami reluctantly opened his mouth and Isis put the spoon in and titled it so the medicine went it. Yami swallowed and shivered at the taste. Isis chuckled
"I did say it did taste bad," Yami shivered again and Ootogi pulled a blanket over his shivering form.
Atem walked out of the Council room annoyance written on his face. He was seriously done with the Council. They wanted to talk with him and his and Yami's baby. They were worried that their child would not be a pureblood due to Yami being turned not born a vampire.
"Your Majesty!" a voice he recognized as Mahad's called out. Atem turned with a smile.
"Mahad, what can I help you with?"
"Well Yami didn't show up to his practice this afternoon," Atem nodded.
"Yes, unfortunately, Yami has fallen ill and is resting with Isis at the moment," Mahad nodded concern on his face.
"I see, well I hope he recovers soon, so that he can get back on track with his lessons," Atem nodded in agreement.
"I agree, I am eager to know what powers Yami will have."
"Well, I should head back and see what mess Mana has made while I was away," Atem smiled and bid his friend farewell before heading to Isis's office.
Yami awake several hours later and found Atem reading a book beside his bed. Yami went to sit up which caught Atem's eye, he put the book down and placed a gentle hand on his back helping Yami sit up.
"How do you feel?"
"A bit better than I did before," Atem smiled.
"That's good to hear, you know Mahad was worried when you didn't show up to your lesson today," Yami's eyes widened.
"I completely forgot," Atem chuckled.
"Relax love, I explained to Mahad the situation and he said you'll resume lessons when you're better," Yami nodded and sighed, he placed a hand on his ever-growing stomach.
An hour later Isis came by to check on Yami.
"Well your fever has broken, and the medicine I gave you earlier has seemed to take effect," Isis turned to Atem. "Make sure he stays rested and keep a cool cloth on his forehead to cool him down. His fever has broken but he still needs to be kept cool for the temperature to go down," Atem nodded. As Isis turned to leave Yami's voice stopped her.
"Isis," Isis turned back with a smile.
"Before you ask Yami, yes your child is fine, they're a fighter alright," Yami sighed in relief and nodded.
As soon as Yami was ready the two walked out of the medical room and headed towards the bedroom. As they passed the grandfather clock in the hallway Atem's eyes widened.
"Ate? what is it?" Atem sighed.
"I completely forgot, I made a meeting with Yugi, Ryou, and Malik for the treaty," Yami smiled and placed a hand on his mate's shoulder. "You should go then, wouldn't want to keep them waiting."
"But..." Yami shook his head.
"I'll be fine Ate, the bedroom is just down the hall," Atem went to protest but Yami stopped him.
"Atem Harold Sennen you go to that meeting or so help me I will banish you to the couch in the lounge for the rest of my pregnancy," Atem's eyes widened before he chuckled nervously.
"Fine, I'll see you soon then," Yami smiled.
"That's better," Atem smiled and placed a kiss on Yami's forehead, and walked down the hallway the way they came to the meeting room.
When Yami walked into the bedroom his eyes widened when he saw a woman sitting on the bed. She had light brown hair that fell to her shoulders, curled in ringlets. She was pale and had green eyes with light blue eye shadow on her lids. The woman was dressed in a blue dress with sheer blue off the shoulder sleeves. A lighter blue sash tied around her hips, and a matching blue belt around her waist. Around her neck was a gold choker with a glowing blue gem, she had gold teardrop earrings in her ears and gold cuffs on her wrists.
Yami also noted that she had clear wings that sparkled in the sun on her back. The woman smiled.
"Hello Yami, we meet at last," Yami closed the door confused.
"I'm sorry, who are you?" the woman chuckled.
"My apologies, my name is Angeline, and I'm the fairy assigned to you," Yami sat on the couch staring at the woman.
"Fairies? Those exist?" Angelica nodded.
"They do indeed," she stood up and folded her wings away. "You have great power within you Yami, power that when you were turned was awakened inside of you by the emperor and has been evolving inside you," Yami nodded.
"Is that what I've been feeling the last few days?" Yami asked to which Angeline nodded.
"Yes, and that would be what made you run a fever earlier, the power is trying to come out but you haven't learned how to harness it yet," Angeline said with a gentle smile. "I'm also here on behalf of Mahad, he has become busy as of late and has asked my master if I could step in and teach you your power, and how to control it."
"And can you?" Angelica nodded.
"I can indeed, the way I teach it you can learn how in 2 weeks, and without harming your child," Yami nodded.
"I see, and what exactly would your purpose be? You did say that you were assigned to me," Angelica nodded.
"Yes, see a fairy's job is to watch over their charge, make sure they are kept safe," Yami nodded in understanding.
"When do we begin?"