Rock The Cradle

Chapter 13

Returning home to the manor, Sayaka was nowhere to be found. Akabane began to wonder what could have happened to her and hoped she was safe. Taking out his phone, he made a call to Sayaka's phone. It rang for a bit before it went to voicemail.

No… please be okay. Akabane thought as he frantically called Himiko's number, hoping she would know where Sayaka was.

"Hello?" Himiko answered as she picked up.

"Good to see you picked up, My dear Lady Poison. Tell me…is Sayaka with you?" Akabane asked

"Why must you know? She doesn't want to see you, especially after you abandoned her."

"I didn't abandon her… I had a little cleaning up to do."

Himiko paused for a moment, "What kind of task were you out doing, Dr. Jackal?"

"My my, quite quick to jump to conclusions I see. Well… if you let me know where Sayaka is and she can hear me out then you will know."

Himiko sighed, "She's at my place, better be here soon and don't be late."

Akabane chuckled as he ended the call and put his phone away in his pocket. He then headed out to head to Himiko's apartment.

Meanwhile at Himiko's studio apartment, it was quite a cozy little apartment. It was actually a bit nicer than the rundown one Akabane was staying at before Sayaka took him in. Moreover, there was a working stove in the kitchen area. Enjoying some tea and donuts with Himiko, Sayaka took a bite out of a vanilla donut with sprinkles, especially as she was having some cravings for donuts. There was a knock at the door, and Himiko went to answer it.

"Well… you're actually on time." Himiko commented as she let Akabane into her apartment.

Sayaka froze as she saw Akabane and put the remains of the donut down, she looked away once he took a seat on the couch next to her.

"I'm surprised you have returned…" Sayaka commented as she began to shed tears.

Akabane paused as he took a tissue to wipe Sayaka's tears away, "I'm sorry I was gone for so long, but you're safe now."

Sayaka slightly looked over at Akabane, "I honestly thought you were gonna leave me… I felt so alone."

"Don't worry… I am here now, my dear Sayaka-chan…" Akabane commented as he held her close to him, "I wanted to make sure to dispose of the man who came after you."

Sayaka looked up at him, "Wait… Really?"

"Yes, Takagawa… I took care of him after he caused that explosion and made you sick from the smoke insulation." Akabane smiled, "It was quite a fun task."

"I should've known Mr. Takagawa was behind all this, especially after I turned down his stupid deal… I'm such an idiot..."

Akabane tilted her head up to have her look deep into his violet eyes, "Stop… you're not an idiot, Sayaka-chan. You're… the most beautiful, intelligent, and fun girl that I have ever met and that has made me the man I am now."

"Akabane-kun…" Sayaka sighed a little bit, "I… turned down his deal because… he wanted to take you away from me and ruin me…"

Akabane chuckled, "Well, now you don't have to worry."

"I see… looks like I was wrong, Jackal." Himiko commented, stepping in as she took a sip of coffee, "You actually did keep your promise and protected her from danger."

Akabane smiled, "Well… because of Sayaka, I see a different view on things now. In a way, I still have my fun, but in a different way."

Himiko couldn't help but smile also, "And I know you're gonna be a good father to the child. Whatever Ban Midou said is a lie."

"Oh you know he will or there will be hell." Sayaka giggled.

Akabane smiled as he kissed Sayaka on the forehead and placed a hand on her belly to feel some baby kicks. For once in his life, he was actually enjoying this moment. He had never felt so lively.

"I felt the little one kick." Akabane commented as he leaned in to kiss Sayaka's belly and gently rubbing it, "It won't be long until you're here, young one, and you'll be strong too."

Sayaka smiled as she enjoyed Akabane talking to her belly, "I see you're quite excited." She took a chocolate donut and handed it to him, "Here, you need to eat. You must be starving after an intense battle." She said as she poked her tongue out.

"Good luck with that, Sayaka." Himiko commented, "He barely eats, even when we buy snacks during our transport missions."

Akabane smiled as he took the donut and took a bite of the chocolate donut, chewing it before swallowing, "You were saying, Miss Himiko?" He looked over as he noticed a little bit of frosting on Sayaka's face as he began to chuckle.

"What? What's so funny?" Sayaka questioned as she slightly tilted her head.

"I see a little surprise on your face, my dear Sayaka-chan."

Himiko couldn't help but laugh at Akabane's joke. Akabane leaned in for a kiss on Sayaka's lips, but instead, he was licking the frosting from the side of her face. Sayaka shoved him off a little bit.

"Ewww, Akabane-kun!" Sayaka began to turn a bright red in the cheeks.

Akabane chuckled, "My my, I just couldn't help myself, Sayaka-chan, you just tasted so delicious."

Himiko chuckled, "What he means is that you had some frosting on your face and he wanted to let you know."

"You can be quite the naive one, my dear Sayaka-chan, but you're still a fun girl to love."

Akabane got up from the couch and helped Sayaka up. Sayaka turned to Himiko with a smile and a thank you as the two of them were getting ready to head off to go shopping for baby clothes and other things the baby needed. Moreover, the nursery was still in the works at the manor. There was so much to do in so little time, but they both knew they had to get it done.

End of Chapter 13