A/N As previously noted, the birth is not detailed, there's contractions and water breaking and that's about it
Dazai's pregnancy was progressing well, the babies were healthy and everyone was happy for them. Dazai had chosen to stop working when everything quietened down for Christmas. Whilst they didn't quite shutdown over the Christmas break, Dazai tried to make sure all of his staff could spend time with family and friends over the holidays.
Dazai had his four-month scan on the twenty first of December, Yosano was happy with how the babies were growing and had managed to avoid accidentally revealing their gender, as they had chosen to have a surprise. They had already bought some clothes for the babies, as well as their cribs, buggy and other bits of furniture, the items were in Fyodor's apartment, ready to be set up closer to Dazai's due date. They had decided to stay in the headquarters until the babies were a few months old, as Dazai and Fyodor's scent were embedded in the flat and would calm both Dazai and the babies.
The week before his scan, and until Christmas Eve, Dazai was working nonstop, almost all of their clients and business partners wanted an end of year meeting to reflect on what had happened that year, and their plans for the next year. It was the day after his scan Fyodor had a hot meal waiting for Dazai when he came in,
"Urgh today was so long Fedya,"
"One more day and you're free my love," he paused, "you are still off from Christmas Eve?"
"Yes, my maternity leave begins as soon as that party with our best business partner is over tomorrow."
Dazai and Fyodor cleared up together,
"I went looking for your Christmas decorations today"
"Oh, I don't have any."
"What?!" Fyodor almost sounded offended at his partners lack of Christmas decorations.
"Well, it's an alcohol heavy season, I don't have any family, and I don't know, I've never liked the idea of Christmas. I think I've worked it every year since I was fourteen, the last few years I've used the peace and quiet to deep clean my office, I'll be honest I was planning on doing that again this year."
"Dazai! You can't spend Christmas cleaning!" Fyodor was aghast.
"You… you like Christmas?" Dazai asked, confused
"Yes," Fyodor blushed, "I have nice family memories of the season. You were so enthusiastic for our birthdays, that I thought you'd be as eager for Christmas."
"I've never had a reason to like it," Dazai paused, noticing the almost heartbroken look on Fyodor's face, "But…but I guess I can clean my office another day."
Fyodor pulled Dazai in for a cwtch,
"I'll make a Christmas lover out of you yet."
"Hmmm good luck," Dazai kissed him then yawned.
Dazai left early the next morning, along with Hirotsu, Kouyou, and Chuuya he had a morning of meetings with current clients, then a few meetings with prospective business partners in the afternoon, and a Christmas Party with their biggest business partner in the evening, as Boss he was required to attend, he was taking Ane-san with him.
The morning meetings went quickly, the afternoon started off well, Dazai was a bit disappointed he wouldn't get to work directly with their one new client, as they had some good ideas. Their final meeting however, was where things went wrong. At this point it was common knowledge that Dazai was an omega, and whilst he had never officially announced it, most knew of his pregnancy (but he had worked to ensure that nobody knew who the father was)
Their prospective client's however, seemed to have missed the information. They entered the office Dazai taking a seat in the middle with Ane-san and Hirotsu either side of him, Chuuya stayed behind them guarding the room. Opposite them were three men. The meeting started off pleasantly enough, but when Dazai started rubbing his bump, trying to calm the babies as they had started kicking, the atmosphere in the room changed.
"You're a filthy omega? I thought you were just fat." One of the men spat at him.
"We're not lowering ourselves to work with them, are we?" His colleague asked
"No, but him and his litter need to be disposed of." The first man replied, nodding at his colleagues, who pulled guns from under their seats.
Dazai froze, terrified, his instincts screamed at him to protect his babies, whilst the rest of him didn't know how. Luckily for him, Hirotsu yanked him out of the way as Kouyou summoned Golden Demon, and Chuuya leapt into action, turning the bullets back onto the men. Hirotsu took Dazai straight to the car they had come in, whilst Kouyou and Chuuya called the clean up squad. He sat Dazai in the back of the car and wrapped a blanket around him, at some point Dazai had started crying and couldn't stop shaking. Kouyou got into the back of the car with Dazai and Chuuya in the front. She tried her best to comfort him as they drove back to headquarters.
"I'm so sorry, you three could have gotten badly injured because of me,"
"It comes with the job Dazai, if it hadn't been your pregnancy those men would have found something else to attack us for." Kouyou tried to reassure him, the other two nodding in agreement.
"I do love the look of shock when their bullets go back to them" Chuuya added, trying to make Dazai laugh. They pulled up at headquarters,
"We've got an hour until we need to leave for that party, relax and take your time getting ready, okay?" Kouyou told Dazai as they entered the elevator. "One last thing and then you can stay with your partner and focus on relaxing and waiting for your little ones."
"I can do that, see you soon." Dazai smiled as Kouyou got off at her floor. Fyodor was waiting for Dazai when he got out of the elevator, pulling Dazai in for a cwtch,
"Chuuya text me, are you okay? Did you get hurt?"
"I'm fine, a little shaken, but Hirotsu's quick thinking saved us all." Dazai touched his bump as he spoke.
"I'm relieved, I was so frightened that something had happened to you. I've ran a bath for you, and made you a hot chocolate"
"Thank you Fedya." Dazai didn't want to leave Fyodor's arms, but he knew he had to get ready for the party.
By the time he got out of the bath and dried his hair, Dazai had ten minutes left until he needed to meet Ane-san, Fyodor had gotten Dazai's suit out ready, and helped him into it. Dazai tugged at the shirt, uncomfortable, as he hadn't worn something so fitting in months, choosing loose tunics and leggings or smart trousers for work.
"What's wrong Dazai? You were happy in it when you tried it on the weekend"
"It's just so noticeable. I don't like it Fedya. What if it causes more problems tonight?" Dazai sounded distraught.
"Dazai this man wouldn't be your best business partner if he would have a problem with you being pregnant, and I can't see his guests being as narrow minded as those men earlier." Fyodor turned wrapped his arms around Dazai, "I for one think you look like beautiful, growing two babies isn't for the weak, and you're doing so well. Why shouldn't you show off all this hard work you're doing? Your bump wouldn't be so noticeable if you weren't nurturing our babies so well that they get the best start in life."
"You think?"
"Yes," Fyodor kissed him, "Now lets get this bow tie done, and your jacket on, I don't know want to face Kouyou's wrath when you're late."
"Thanks for putting up with my nonsense Fedya," Dazai smiled
"No problem, you're four months pregnant, you're allowed your nonsense." Fyodor stepped back and admired his handiwork. "Beautiful" Fyodor walked Dazai to the elevator, kissing him goodbye
"Don't wait up for me, this party could run really late." Dazai told him as the elevator doors closed between them.
The party went much better than Dazai had expected, no unwelcome comments about his pregnancy, just polite congratulations. It was 1am before Dazai returned to his flat. He opened the door quietly, trying not to wake Fyodor.
He was greeted by a Christmas Wonderland, fairy lights had been strung up on every wall, and giant tree with all the trimmings took up the space next to the front door. Fyodor was in front of the tree.
"Fedya this is beautiful." Dazai ran over to him to pull him in for a kiss.
"I'm glad you like it," he took a step back and dropped to one knee a box magically appearing in his hand, "Osamu Dazai, will you marry me?"
"What?! Oh! Yes! Yes of course I will!" Dazai practically screamed with excitement, pulling Fyodor in for a cwtch before he'd even seen the ring. They broke a part and Fyodor put the ring on Dazai, it was made of white and yellow gold intertwined to hold a small jewel in the centre.
"Oh, it's gorgeous Fedya. I love it, I love you."
"I'm glad you like it." Fyodor smiled,
"Do you want to get married before or after our babies are born?" Dazai asked yawning.
"Hmmm it's late why don't we discuss it tomorrow?"
"That might be a better idea," Dazai yawned again.
He went to sleep grinning. He had never expected Fyodor to propose.
The next morning Dazai woke to an empty bed and an envelope on Fyodor's pillow. Dazai's name was on the front. He opened to find an invitation.
Osamu Dazai is cordially invited to his wedding to Fyodor Dostoyevsky, on December 24th at xx o'clock at xx venue. You will find your wedding outfit in the wardrobe and pancakes in the oven. I'll see you at the altar – Fedya xx
Dazai cried happy tears when he read it. He found the pancakes and took his time eating them, then had a nice long shower, he had just finished drying off when there was a knock on the door and Ane-san and Chuuya let themselves in. They were already dressed for the ceremony.
"Happy wedding day Dazai!" They greeted him,
"Fyodor asked us to help you get ready." Chuuya explained. As Kouyou went straight to the wardrobe and pulled out Dazai's outfit. It didn't take long for Dazai to get dressed, Fyodor had picked a pair of white linen trousers, and a lilac top that wrapped around Dazai's bump, supporting it. It was done up in a big bow at the back.
"Oh you look so pretty Dazai" Ane-san complimented.
"Hmm it's missing something though"
"That's right." Ane-san rummaged in her bag, producing a short veil. Dazai sat so they could place it in his hair, the back of it reached Dazai's shoulders and the front covered his eyes, when it was pulled back it created a tiered effect in his hair.
"Done, lets go get you married."
The journey to the venue was short, a small number of Mafia and Detective Agency employees were in attendance. When they arrived Kouyou and Chuuya went to take their seats, telling Dazai he had to walk the aisle alone. The doors opened and Dazai walked in, Fyodor turning to look, he had tears in his eyes when he took in Dazai's appearance, he was wearing lilac trousers (to match Dazai's top) and a fitted white shirt with ruffles at the sleeves. Dazai completed his walk and stood opposite Fyodor taking his hands.
"This was an unexpected surprise Fedya"
"I'm just glad you said yes last night" Fyodor smiled
It was a short ceremony; they said their vows and were soon pronounced married. The wedding ring was a simple rose gold band, it linked with Dazai's engagement ring to create a ring with three pieces of intertwining metal. Fyodor's ring was the same as Dazai's. Following the ceremony, they and their guests went to Dazai's favourite restaurant, Fyodor having managed to reserve a private room. As they sat and ate surrounded by friends and happiness. Fyodor turned to Dazai
"So, do you like Christmas yet?"
"Hmm you may have changed my mind" Dazai smiled and pulled Fyodor in for a kiss.
"Fedyaaaaa I think our babies hate me" Dazai grumbled, hand rubbing his bump as another contraction hit.
"Hmm that contraction was closer than the last one, they're fifty-five minutes apart now."
"Wow a whole five minutes less!" Dazai snapped. Fyodor rubbed Dazai's bump, trying to relieve the pain.
"I'm sure they'll be here soon Dazai." Fyodor tried to soothe Dazai, he felt helpless.
It was February 27th and the babies were almost two weeks late. Dazai had hoped they were making an appearance at the start of the week when his contractions had started, but Yosano had told him it was only the early stages of labour and unless his water broke or the contractions were twenty minutes apart, he basically had to suffer until the babies were ready.
The next morning and Dazai's contractions had started to get closer, Yosano came to check on him in the morning.
"The babies aren't in distress so you're doing well Dazai"
"Are you sure you can't do anything Yosano?" Dazai whined,
"I'm afraid you're at the mercy of your body, your contractions are getting closer, and your body is preparing to enter the next stage of labour, but it's just doing it really slowly." Yosano tried to comfort Dazai
"When it comes to the birth are you sure you don't want painkillers? I know we've already discussed this, but we hadn't anticipated such a long labour." Fyodor asked, he was afraid the almost week of painful contractions followed by the pain of birth would be too much for Dazai.
"No, I'm scared of what could happen after if I did."
"It's okay, we won't give you anything you haven't agreed to. The painkillers for labour don't always work on an omega anyway and I'd hate to introduce something so strong to your system without a reason. There's not much else I can do for you today, keep up your short little walks, and rest. If anything changes or you get worried, give me a ring, I'm staying at headquarters so I'm just an elevator ride away."
"Thanks Yosano."
Fyodor and Dazai settled on the bed when she left, Fyodor had moved the TV and a set of drawers to the bottom of the bed, after Dazai complained of being uncomfortable on the settee. They spent their day watching cooking shows on TV and taking short walks around their flat, the weather had been quite icy and Fyodor didn't feel safe taking Dazai out so heavily pregnant.
They didn't sleep that night. Dazai's contractions became stronger, and closer together, not enough to call Yosano, but enough to stop either of them from sleeping. At 7am they gave in trying to sleep. Fyodor opened the curtains to a winter wonderland, it had snowed heavily overnight and Yokohama looked like a Christmas card.
"Wow it's so beautiful out." Dazai came up behind him, wrapping an arm around his waist.
"Do you get much snow in Yokohama?"
"It depends, I've never seen this much before, I guess you have though."
"Yes, my childhood was spent with winters like this."
They did a lap of the room, to stretch after Dazai had spent the night practically sat in Fyodor's lap, Dazai yawned and settled back on the bed, Fyodor sat opposite him.
"Close your eyes and put out your hands." Fyodor instructed Dazai.
Dazai did, albeit with a bit of confusion. He felt Fyodor place a small box in his hands
"Happy Anniversary! It's a year since our first date"
"What? Anniversary?" Dazai started crying, "I'm such a terrible husband, I didn't even remember our anniversary" he sniffled.
"Shhsh, it's okay Dazai, I didn't do this to make you sad, you've been so stressed and panicked with the babies running late I wanted to do something nice for you, come on, open the box"
Dazai opened the box to a find a small locket necklace, he opened it to find the 2 month scan of their babies.
"I'll swap out the pictures when they've been born, but I saw it and I thought of you."
"It's beautiful Fedya, put it on me please" Dazai leant forward moved his hair for Fyodor to do up the clasp "I feel bad that I haven't gotten you anything."
"Dazai you're giving me two beautiful babies, that's the best gift I could receive." He kissed Dazai "Now lets go sort some breakfast," Fyodor held out his hand to help Dazai off the bed, and they slowly walked to the kitchen. Dazai leaning against the counter as Fyodor looked in the cupboards
"What do you want for breakfast?"
"Nothing, I'm not hungry."
"You need to eat Dazai, you need your energy."
"I don't want anything… why does it have to hurt so much Fedya? I've been in pain for a week. You think it would be better because it's not constant but the anticipation is just as bad." Dazai whined
"It'll be over soon my love, I'm so proud of you for doing this" Fyodor pulled Dazai in for a cwtch,
"Mmm you smell nice" Dazai pulled away slightly, Fyodor's arms still on him. Dazai moved a hand to his bump, "Owhhw they're kicking."
Fyodor placed a hand over Dazai's
"Their kicking seems a bit lower than last time."
"I think they're moving a bit," Dazai fidgeted, "it feels weird Fedya, like there's something pressing down in my bump."
"Take a deep breath Dazai, in…out."
"It's not helpin—owww" Dazai almost screamed, he grabbed Fyodor's hand, gripping it tight as the contraction hit, and his water broke. They froze for a moment, both unsure of what to do next. Dazai finally loosened his hold on Fyodor's hands.
"Grab a towel, wipe the floor, throw it in the bin, then we'll go to Yosano." Dazai instructed, taking deep breaths to calm himself. He sent a text to Yosano as Fyodor cleaned. Finished he led Dazai to the front door, he grabbed the backpack of essentials for them and the babies and they made their way to the medical centre
Twelve hours later and they had finally welcomed their children to the world. Their first child, a son they named Haku, was born at 8:06pm and their second child, a daughter they named Chihiro, was born at 8:08pm.
Dazai and Fyodor were exhausted but doing well, they were excited to finally hold their babies in their arms. The love was instant and they couldn't wait to see what the future held for their little family.
A/N
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The babies names are from Spirited Away - I couldn't decide if I wanted to use Russian, Japanese or European names, and whilst they started as placeholder names, by the time I got to introducing them they didn't want to give up their names.
Part 2 - where we get to see them raise their two babies (with some surprises along the way) will be up hmm... within two weeks? I'm not making any promises, it will be posted as a complete fic though rather than a chapter at a time :)