"Jean, are you awake yet?" Yoshitsune whispered and I groaned, cracking open an eye to find my demon mate hovering beside the couch.
"Ugh...I was having a nice nap until you woke me." I complained, pushing myself up from my spot on the couch and he leaned back as I rubbed the sleep from my eye. "Now what was so important you couldn't let me sleep?" I groaned, stretching my arms above my head and he grinned taking advantage of my half-asleep state to sit behind me. My eyes widened as he yanked the sash holding my bathrobe together, his hands shifting to my front and I bit back a gasp as his planted both palms on my belly.
"You're getting more pregnant as the weeks go by, Jean." Yoshitsune commented as he ran his fingers across my skin smirking when I couldn't hold back a shudder. "Looks like you're past the twins stage and moving very fast into looking like you're pregnant with triplets." He teased, stroking my expanding belly and I finally groaned as he kissed my neck.
"Think it's getting bigger every time I glance in the bathroom mirror." I agreed, tilting my head back as Yoshitsune's fingers stroked my belly his ears picking up my slow pants.
"Those babies are filling your belly so much even that robe's not gonna fit you soon. Mm you look so good, babe as your belly keeps bulging out and out." Yoshitsune whispered into my ear, lifting onto his lap and I groaned as his fingers rubbed at my navel. "Not sure how many are in there but I'd guess six or seven...though the way you keep expanding might be ten."
"D..don't think I could fit that many in my belly, Yoshitsune." I mumbled as he caressed my belly. "That feels really good."
"Babe, you saw how Raja Naga and Cybele reacted when they saw the size of this belly right here." Yoshitsune muttered, licking my ear as he cradled my growing belly. "They thought you were near full term. But you're not even close, babe. That belly's only getting started and I can't wait until you look pregnant with quads. Going to look so beautiful when you're this big." Yoshistune added, holding his arm out he chuckled when I snorted at how far in front of my stomach his hand was.
"I doubt I'd get that pregnant, Yoshitsune. No woman, human or demon could get a belly that big." I replied and he just smirked at me, keeping me steady on his lap as he ran his fingernails across my skin.
"Yeah I bet I did, Jean. What if you keep expanding until your due date? That belly just gets bigger and bigger the skin stretching as far and as fast as it could go." He chuckled, his hands cupping my stomach as he nuzzled my neck. "Like I said this belly's got a whole litter in it so why wouldn't it keep getting bigger?"
"Yoshitsune, last time I gave birth I only had four babies." I pointed out though that fact didn't deter him one bit. "You remember that fact right?"
"Yes, Yoshitsune so please stop worrying my girfriend." Narumi sighed, holding a tray with toast piled onto it in his hands. "Now if you're done let's have breakfast."
We moved to the office and after taking my usual spot on the couch while Narumi sat at his desk I nibbled at my slice of butter toast, looking down at my plate with a slight frown. "Huh I could have sworn I had more toast." I commented, swallowing the last few bites and Yoshitsune snigger causing me to stare at him.
"Babe, you ate them already remember?" Yoshitsune replied, laughing when I snorted at him. "But if you're really that hungry I could make you some more."
"Thanks, Yoshitsune. My appetite's gone through the roof in the last few weeks." I admitted and Narumi smiled at me, finishing his own toast before he sipped at his coffee.
"So I've noticed, Jean but you have multiple mouths to feed not just your own." Narumi commented and I snorted as Yoshitsune moved close enough to run his hand over the sash of my bathrobe. "Now what are you doing?"
"Sorry, babe but I can't help myself. Going to be amazing as you get closer and closer to the end of your pregnany. If your belly keeps growing you won't even fit into this robe." Yoshitsune teased running his hands over the robe in question and I rolled my eyes.
"Uh huh. Whatever you say, Yoshitsune now where is that toast you promised me?" I shot back and he grinned, kissing the top of my head before he shot towards the kitchen.
"Nice one, Jean." Narumi said, walking over to me with his cup. "But you are looking really beautiful. Hope Cybele and Raja Naga can cope with a litter."
"Me too. They're pretty active too. First time they've moved around like this since my last pregnancy." I replied, not minding when Narumi gently placed his free hand on my robe. "Can you feel them?"
"Yeah they're are active. Last time you were near term when they started getting really active. Maybe this pregancy won't last as long especially since your belly's expanding." Narumi answered and I nodded, not caring when his hand slid under my robe to rest on my belly.
"Feels good." I whispered as Narumi kissed my neck, liking the way our babies moved about. "Maybe I won't even last four months. Could be another month or so before I start nesting again."
"You're right, babe. You'll probably get so big by the end of three months that you won't even be able to move. Might have to go and see Lyka if that's the case." Yoshitsune replied as he renettered the kitchen with another tray topped with buttered toast.
"Don't scare my girlfriend, Yoshitsune." Narumi told him and he just sniggered, setting the tray down before he turned to see Narumi sitting on the couch his arms hugging me to his chest. "Besides you have no idea how many are in here." He added indicating my belly with a nod.
"Probably more than the last pregnancy, Narumi. At least six I'd say." Yoshitsune commented and I rolled my eyes at the pair of them. "Now would you like some more toast, babe?" He asked me and I nodded, a tiny smile on my face as my two mates competed for my attention.
After breakfast I took a nap on the couch as Narumi did some cleaning. When he finished he returned to find his girlfriend still sleeping and he found himself smiling as she lay on her side one arm draped protectively around her growing middle. As quietly as he could he walked over and she sighed as he brushed a kiss against her forehead.
"You could do with the rest. Going to need your strength for those babies." He whispered, brushing her hair back. Content that she wasn't going to stir anytime soon Narumi decided to go through his recent case files including the one about Raidou's trip into the mountains.
"He and Nagi seem to be getting along pretty well. Wonder how she's getting along with being the next Geirin Kuzunoha." Hw whispered not wanting to wake his sleeping girlfriend. Even Yoshitsune returning with a famliiar face didn't wake Jean adn when Lyka smiled at her Narumi grinned.
"There she is. Wow you weren't kidding, Yoshitsune. Hello there, Narumi." Lyka greeted and Narumi waved at her, watching with a tiny smile as Lyka gently pulled the sash open, placing her open palms against my swollen stomach. "Hmm...they're getting active. Might be more than last time. Probably at least five but I won't realy know until she gives birth."
"Thought so. She's been getting bigger during the last few weeks. I wasn't sure if she'd last more than a month." Yoshitsune commented as Lyka carefully retied the sash smiling as Jean sighed.
"Yes I believe it will be another month before she's ready to birth this litter. Make sure to come and get me if she starts nesting." Lyka replied, giving Jean's head a pat before she started to move towards the doorway pausing when Narumi chewed his lip. "Don't worry she will be perfectly fine. Jean had an easy time during her first pregnancy and besides she has everyone here to help her."
"That's a relief. I can't help worrying about Jean." Narumi answered and Lyka nodded, disappeaering out the door with Yoshitsune in the lead.
"Don't worry so much, Narumi. Jean's pretty tough." Yoshitsune commented before he followed Lyka leaving the detective with a sleeping Jean.
"Good to know. But I'm allowed to worry about her." Narumi whispered as Jean slept on, unaware that she'd had a visit from her demon midwife.
As the weeks passed I found myself eating more than usual which Yoshitsune teased me about, not that I cared as my belly expanded. Eventually I reached my third month and despite Yoshitsune's teasing I found myself stading in the bathroom Narumi's arms wrapped around my waist the only thing keeping me standing.
"Wow you've put on a couple of pounds a week I'd say." Yoshitsune commented, hovering nearby as Narumi held me against his chest his tiny smile obvious as he stared at me.
"Sorry to tell you this but that robe's looking way too tight on you, Jean." Narumi agreed, undoing the sash before he carefully pulled the robe open to reveal my belly. "You look pregnant with triplets, beautfiul. Human ones of course though I'm sure that there are at least five demons are in here." He added, unbale to resist giving my belly a rub with an open palm.
"I swear my belly just swelled out in the past two weeks. Hope that's as far as it expands." I whispered sighing as Narumi stroked my skin enjoying the way I arched my back. "That feels wonderful right now."
"You look like you're about to burst, babe. Knew you were getting huge but I didn't think you'd look this swollen with our babies. How are you feeling?" Yoshitsune asked as Narumi stroked my navle with his thumb and I groaned unable to move much as Narumi's hands moved to cradle my belly. "Feeling very pregant huh?"
"Very, very pregenat. I can barely move other than a waddle right now. Thanks for walking me to the shower, Narumi." I answered and he smiled, brushing a kiss against my throat as I tilted my head back. "Don't think I could move at all if it wasn't for you and Yoshitsune."
"That's okay, Jean. You wouldn't be this size if we weren't so eager to breed you a second time." Yoshitsune replied, watching with a tiny grin as Narumi helped me strip gently guiding me towards the shower. "Wow even better." He added as Narumi started the shower, adjusting it before he helped me stand under the showerhead.
"Much better. Having a lot of trouble walking right now." I sighed, leaning my head back as Narumi helped me into his arms smiling as the water washed over me.
"Not too surprising since you have a whole lot of offrping in there." Yoshistune agreed, flying over and after Narumi stepped back he held me against his chest not caring about getting wet from the showerhead. "Didn't think you could get any bigger after your first pregnancy but how wrong I was." He whispered, nuzzling my neck as he ran his fingers along my stretched flesh delighting in the faint gasps that emerged from my lips.
"Never thought I'd get so big I could barely move about but here we are. Still enjoy having my belly touched even if it's stretched this far." I whispered and Yoshitsune chuckled, tickling my navel with his thumb. "Hate to think how many are in here. Plus they're so active."
"Yeah I could feel them, Jean. They're getting impatient." Narumi said as Yoshitsune rested his open palms on my belly smiling when he felt our offspring shifting about.
"Getting too crowded in there, Jean. They can't wait until they meet their mum." Yoshitsune added, licking my left ear. "Their dads as well."
"Y..yeah I'll be glad when they're outside my belly. Getting more and more difficult getting sleep with them constantly shifting around. Not much longer to go." I agreed, trying to ignore the warmth in my lower belly as Yoshitsune licked and kissed my ears and neck. "Don't think I could right now." I sighed and he nodded, still leaning in to kiss me.
"You do look tired. You should try and sleep, Jean. I'll go and get Lyka because I don't see you lasting to the end of this week if they're moving this much." Yoshitsune agreed as Narumi took over, helping me wash before he started to dry me with a towel. "Think you could look after her for a few hours?"
"No problem, Yoshitsune. I'll make sure Jean gets some rest. You need all the sleep you can get right now, Jean." Narumi answered and Yoshitsune nodded, leaving the bathroom as Narumi helped me back into my robe. "I know they're active but you need rest."
"I know, Narumi but everytime I lie on the bed they start shifting around." I sighed as he tied the sash. "But I guess I could try."
"I have an idea, Jean." Narumi told me, helping me back to our bedroom. "Just wait here and I'll be right back." He added once I was sitting on the bed and I nodded, curious as he hurried from the room. A few minutes later he returned with a bowl of what looked like soup and when he saw me staring at it he smiled.
"You always seem to nap once you're full so maybe this will help." Narumi told me and I nodded, willing to try anything if it would help me sleep for more than a few minutes. I finished the hot soup and a few minutes later I was curled up, one hand on my swollen belly as my eyes grew heavy.
"That's better. Now you just rest until Lyka and Yoshitsune get back." Narumi whispered, stroking my hair as I yawned. When he was sure that Jean had fallen asleep he covered her with a warm blanket shaking his head with a smile as he left the room.
A few hours passed as Narumi tidied the office checking from time to time on Jean but his girlfriend hadn't moved at all and he smiled at her, noting the tiny smile she had on her lips. Returning to the office he saw the door opening and he tensed until Yoshitsune entered followed closely by Lyka who gave Narumi a smile. "Hello again, Narumi. How is Jean feeling today?"
"Very pregnant she said when she was awake. Right now she's getting some much needed sleep." Narumi explained guiding the Lamia and Yoshitsune towards the bedroom and as they carefully opened the door they found me sitting up, rubbing at my eyes with a yawn.
"Hello there, Jean. How are your mates treating you?" Lyka asked and I smiled at her as she glided across the floor to stop at my bed. "That well?"
"Very well." I agreed looking down at my belly with a slightly raised eyebrow. "My babies on the other hand..." I trailed off when Lyka's hands moved to my middle and I watched with a faint smile as she placed her open palms against my belly.
"Hmm so I can see. They are getting very active. You are close to giving birth to them and they can sense that. If you don't mind me saying you look very pregnant." Lyka giggled and I laughed, nodding as I did. "Yes I thought you would agree. I'll bet you will be happier when you can move properly again."
"Very glad. I mean I like having them in my belly but when you can't walk without a distinct waddle it gets old really fast." I replied and everyone laughed, Narumi and Yoshitsune exchanging a grin when they remembered the last few weeks as my belly kept expanding.
"I would think so. Cybele and Raja Naga have been asking about you, wanting to know how you are feeling and how the babies are treating you. I know they can't wait until they get to see how many you birth." Lyka answered, noting the slight frown on my lips. "Don't worry, dear. I will stay here for the next few days as your due date appoaciates. Just to make sure you are comfortable though you did do all the work last time." She added, patting my hands and I nodded at her grateful for all of the help I could get.
Yoshitsune had timed it right as two days later Narumi noticed that several of his blankets from the cupboard had vanished again and he gave Lyka a quick nod, both Lamia and detective hurrying towards the bedroom after Narumi grabbed one of the remaining blankets. They found me resting on my side, wincing at how uncomfortable I was as I shifted one way then the other unable to find a spot to lie.
"Here you go, Jean." Lyka said, taking a blanket from Narumi before she gently slipped it under my belly. "How's that?"
"Better thank you. Can't see to get comfortable." I whispered, grimacing as my babies shifted. "Not helping." I grumbled at my stomach and Narumi frowned kneeling beside me and I sighed as he gently stroked my hair.
"It's going to be okay." Narumi wihspered and I sighed, resting my head on his lap. "Wish I could do more for you." He sighed and I just shrugged, wincing as my bely shifted again.
"T...that's okay, Narumi. You can only do so much for me right now." I mumbled, whining again and he sighed stroking my cheek as I squeezed my eyes shut. "Ugh...I can't even move but that doesn't stop them."
"It's okay, dear. They'll be here before you know it. It's more uncomfortable because you're having more than four. But you're doing fine." Lyka soothed as she reached out, resting a hand on my shifting belly. "Just relax and yes I know how that sounds."
"Y...yeah." I groaned as another contraction made my back arch and Narumi reached down, grasping my hand in his. Panting I gripped Narumi's hand wincing at each movement in my belly. "Y...you can come out any time." I gasped and Narumi cracked a tiny smile, his other hand stroking my head.
"It's going to be okay, dear. Just keep breathing." Lyka encourgaed allowing Narumi to saty in the room when she saw how gently he cradled my head on his lap, his eyes traveling my face as I arched my back. "That's it, dear. They'll be here very soon."
"What Lyka said, Jean. I won't leave you." Narumi promised and I managed a tiny smile, noting that his eyes were focused on me. "You sure you don't mind be being in the room?" He asked me and I gave him a weak smile, wincing as another contraction flowed through my body.
"I...I want you here if it's okay." I whispered and he smiled at me, giving my hand a gentle squeeze. "T...thank you both."
"You're doing great, honey. When you feel the need to push do that." Lyka told me a few minutes later and I grimaced, Narumi stroking my hair. A few minutes more passed and then I felt a pressure in my lower belly and I gasped, doing exactly what Lyka had told me. "Nearly there just one more push." She urged and despite feeling so tired my eyes were drooping I pushed as hard as I could, feeling something rush out of me.
"You did it, Jean." Narumi whispered as Lyka reached behind me and he caught a glimpse of something moving before she gently wrapped a blanket around it. "You okay?" He asked, immediately regretting the question though I managed a weak laugh, keeping my head on his lap as he stroked my hair.
"J...just a little tired." I answered, not realizing just how exahusted I was until I woke with a start to find myself lying on several blankets with one resting under my head. My body ached so I didn't try to move until someone walked in and I smiled as Narumi knelt beside me, his fingers stroking my forehead.
"Good morning, Jean." He said and I blinked, confused until he gently helped me sit. "You slept for a few hours but don't worry. You really needed the rest." He explained as I rested my head against his chest.
"Wow...where did everyone go?" I asked and he smiled, nodding towards the open doorway as someone else walked in.
"Good morning, babe." Yohitsune said, kneeling beside us and I grinned as he pressed a kiss to my forehead. "How are you feeling?"
"Sore but I'll be fine." I replied as Lyka entered the room, cradling a thick blanket to her chest and my eyes widened when I saw five Lilim babies looking around.
"Just thought I'd let you rest, honey." Lyka explained, gently handing me the five babies who immediately stared at me. This time four had amber eyes while the fifth had brown eyes just like mine. "They're very cute." She agreed as they stared up at me, curious as I smiled at them.
"You just keep having cute babies don't you, babe?" Yoshitsune laughed and I just giggled as one reached for my fingers. "But they are pretty sweet. While you were sleeping I went to see Raja Naga and Cybele. They said they'd come and see them in a few days."
"Oh yeah." I whispered, suddenly remembering that I'd have to give them up like last time and when Narumi heard me sigh he leaned over draping an arm around my shoulders. "But it is for the best. They need to be raised as demons and besides I know those two will make them happy." I added in a small voice, unable to fight the tears now welling in my eyes.
"Yes I know it' hard but they'll be well taken care of. Those two have been together for years but unfortunately they are unable to concieve. You are doing something wonderful for them." Lyka said, gently wiping my eyes and I nodded a little amused when Yoshitsune actually wiped at his eyes.
"So I'm not made of stone." Yoshitsune grumbled and I managed a weak laugh, looking down as the Lilims giggled. "Geeze even our kids are making fun of me."
A few days passed and early one morning as Narumi was turning around the OPEN sign I heard footsteps. "That was fast." Narumi commented and I just shrugged, sitting on the couch with Yoshitsune and our kids who floated around the office. Yoshitsune, as the only one of us who could actually fly, had decided to teach them.
Though after they were more confidant rounding them up provded to be a problem and I sniggered as Narumi caught one in his arms, the Lilim giggling when Narumi fell on his backside immediately afterwards.
"Hello can we help...you?" Narumi trailed off when Raja Naga and Cybele entered the office and the Lilims giggled as Narumi blinked. "Nice to see you again."
"Wonderful to see you too, Narumi." Cybele said, giving Narumi's hands a squeeze. "Oh this must be your children." She said as soon as she laid eyes on the Lilims who were now flying around the room.
"Wow you weren't kidding about them being cute." Raja Naga commented as Yoshitsune floated above the couch noting the slight frown on my face and the way my lower lip was quivering before I could stop it. "Hey cuties. Your new mum and dad's here." He announced and the Lilims giggled, flying over to Raja Naga.
Cybele noticed me looking down at the floor for several seconds before I forced a smile onto my lips and she sighed, flying over to me and I blinked as she squeezed my hands. "I know this is not easy for you to do, Jean but we will always remember how kind and thoughtful you have been to us. No matter how far they are these darlings will always know how precious they are to you and to us." She told me and I nodded, tears leaking down my cheeks.
"Yeah we really do appreciate everything." Raja Naga agreed and I managed a weak laugh as the Lilims sat on his head and shoulders, one playing with his tail. "Uh, babe little help?" He asked and Cybele laughed as Yoshitsune whistled and all five Lilims flew to him. "You have got to teach us that." He told Yoshitsune who gave him a grin.
I promised myself that I wouldn't cry this time but as Raja Naga, Cybele and our five Lilim children disappeared into the dark realm I couldn't stop a faint sniffle. Straight away Narumi and Yoshitsune pulled me into a hug both men holding me as I sniffed.
"They're going to a wondeful couple. You should be proud of yourself for giving them a chance at being parents." Narumi commented, clearing his throat when I buried my head in his chest.
"Yeah what Narumi said. I totally agree with him." Yoshitsune agreed and I raised my head, wiping away my tears. "Babe, you did great."
"We all did. I know our kids will be well looked after." I sniffed and they both grinned, walking me back inside the building.