Katrina counted her blessings her daughter inherited her quirk. Julieanne noticed her mother was in distress previous night. Of course, Katrina didn't notice her daughter taking her first steps but the infant was by her side. Katrina leaned back with a deep breath escaping her. The plane lifted itself up into the air. Eri had an arm around Youta as they shared a seat. Hizashi held onto a sleeping Julieanne. Katrina closed her eyes to take in the peace and quiet.
Katrina was becoming best friends with the toilet as of recently. The children were starting to take notice even though Hizashi tried to keep them out. Katrina could hear Eri ask Hizashi a question, "Is mommy okay?"
Hizashi answered, "She's fine! How about let's watch some Paw Patrol?"
Hizashi was busy with Eri and the television that he didn't see a particular infant sliding off of a bed after pushing off a pillow. The said infant steadied herself with the help of her brother. He held onto her tiny hands. Dark eyes met grey ones. People may think infants aren't fully understanding of their surroundings but within themselves they got a handle on their little life. Julieanne tested the waters and released the bed. Once she gain stability, she took a step forward. Youta, who was on the bed, watched his sister take her first steps. The little black haired infant waddled towards the open bathroom. Katrina didn't notice her daughter till she felt a tiny hand on her side. The infant tumbled down when her little feet stumbled against her mother's legs. Katrina immediately sat up but nearly regretted it. Katrina cooed at her daughter, "Ah, Julieanne what are you doing here?"
Julieanne tried to climb onto of Katrina's legs to reach her face. Katrina tried moving away from her daughter's hands, "Woah there."
Julieanne huffed, "Mama."
Katrina studied her husband's look-a-like. The child definitely got her husband's stare down. Katrina felt the nausea rise. Julieanne noticed her mother's sudden distress and placed her tiny hands on her mother's hands. Katrina felt the nausea start to wash away, "Wait- No!"
Hizashi heard his friend's voice and rushed to the bathroom, "Wa-Wait how'd you get in here, Julieanne?"
Katrina's eyes widened when she didn't feel anymore sickness and pain but seeing her daughter with a big toothy grin. Hizashi looked between the two females. Julieanne clapped her hands together. Katrina leaned back against the bathtub with her daughter cheering happily. Katrina slowly let out a breath, "I think she took whatever is ailing me away..."
Hizashi wagged his finger in the air, "Shouta mentioned while you were sick before hand, she took your sickness then. It's part of her quirk. It seemed to be your quirk but enhanced by being able to take sickness as well."
Katrina tore away from Hizashi to her daughter. Studying eyes of her daughter stared into her own. Julieanne squealed with a smile on her face. Katrina mumbled, "At least I was conscious this time around to witness it."
Katrina's eyes widened, "Wait a minute! She came in here standing."
The mother of two placed her daughter on the floor. Julieanne bounced on her legs with happy squeals. Katrina cooed, "Did you walk yourself in here, little missy?"
Julieanne stomped her tiny feet on the ground in response. Katrina's face brightened looking up to her best friend and adopted brother, "Hizashi! She walked in here!"
Hizashi poked his head out to check on the other two children. Youta was bouncing up and down on his spot. Eri was absorbed into the television.
"We are now approaching Tokyo International Airport. Buckle all seat belts and stay seated."
Katrina opened her eyes to double check on the children. Hizashi was asleep with Youta's arm wrapped around his neck. Eri and Julieanne were cuddled against each other asleep. Katrina glanced out of her airline window seeing the night life of Tokyo. In less than...15 minutes if possible if all children cooperate she would be able to see her husband. During this loop-de-loop of a trip, she missed him. She missed his comforting touches and words. Luckily for the young mother, none of the children except for Hizashi woke up from the bumpy landing. Hizashi mumbled to himself, "Mmm we arrived already?"
Katrina started to unbuckle the children's seat belt, "Yeah, I'll gather these two. Can you grab the diaper bag and the back pack? I'll wear the diaper bag."
Hizashi bobbed his head in agreement. We waited till we had more room to leave. It took the whole 15 minutes, as estimated, to get the five off the plane and at customs.
The children woke up and seemed to have energy after the five went through customs. Eri ran ahead and hugged the black haired pro-hero's legs. He lightly pet the top of her head. Julieanne bounced up and down in Katrina's arms. She was wiggling more than normal. Katrina felt it was because the infant got a hold of her sea legs. Katrina placed the female infant on the ground. Shouta raised an eyebrow at the gesture. Katrina thought the distance between the two parents were a long way but it was worth the shot. For the first few steps, Katrina held onto the girl's hands till she felt the little one's release. Julieanne babbled, "Papa. Papa."
Shouta knelt down and with his arms open. Eri was cheering on Julieanne, "Go, Julieanne! You got this! Just one foot then the other!"
Youta let out a yawn. He nuzzled his face into Hizashi's neck. Hizashi adjusted the backpack on the other side of him. Shouta picked up both of his girls. Eri on his right and Julieanne on his left. Katrina's lips turned into a small smile as she reached up on the tip of her toes to give her husband a peck on the lips. Hizashi whispered to their son, "Ewww, Youta. Your mama and papa are ewww."
Youta mimicked Hizashi, "Ewww."
Katrina pulled away from her husband. Shouta gave a glare to his best friend, "Do not teach him that."
The auburn haired woman held out her hands and Hizashi placed Youta in her arms. Katrina cooed at her son, "Do you think mommy kisses are disgusting?"
Katrina started kissing her son's chubby cheeks. A laugh and smile came from the infant. Shouta started to head out, "Let's head out. I'd like to have a day off sleeping."
The day off with his wife and children seemed peaceful. Luckily since Eri started to stay with them, she took in the nap times seriously as well. It's one thing this family does well and that's sleeping. All five members of the family are nestled in the adults' bed. The children were in between the two adults. Above the children's heads were intertwined hands. Shouta's thumb lightly traced over his wife's index finger. The children were asleep. He looked over at his wife who had her eyes closed but he knew she wasn't asleep. Shouta whispered quietly, "Kat."
Katrina lightly hummed. He asked quietly, "Are you pregnant?"
The auburn haired woman slowly opened her eyes and looked over at her husband. The two of them stared at each other for a while. Katrina slowly untangled her fingers from her husband's. Slowly without waking up the children, she got out of bed. She spoke quietly enough for him to hear, "That reminds me."
Shouta watched his wife disappear then reappeared with a test in her hand. She was looking at the result. It read blank. She sighed, "I took it before I left as I felt I was. I am feeling symptoms and have not started yet."
Shouta made sure not to disturb the children in the bed as he got out of it. He wrapped his hands around his person as he peered at the test. It was blank, like his wife said. The test result disappeared which means the two had to go out and buy one. Katrina lightly clenched her hand around the test looking up at her husband. His lips went to her forehead then temple. He whispered, "Want me to pick you up another test?"
Katrina shook her head. She moved away from him heading to their bathroom. She opened and closed the medicine cabinet. She came back out holding another test in hand. Shouta met with her at the entry of the bathroom. She started quietly, "We still had some when we thought to be expecting at first. They don't expire till next year."
Shouta nodded. His wife pulled away from him backing into the bathroom. She spoke with uncertainty, "I... I do not know if we can have another right now. It's... We have so much on our plate..."
Shouta reached out cupping her chin with his fingers. He moved her head closer to him as he kissed her forehead. His lips stayed for a few moments. She closed her eyes relishing at the comfort and feeling of him close by. Shouta reassured his wife, "I'll be out here if you need me."
Katrina pulled away giving him a curt nod. She closed the door to the bathroom. There stood a 3/4 sleeved black shirt with black sweats man. Behind him were three sleeping children. He backed himself away from the door to give his wife 'space'. Were they ready for another one? They just added on to their family of four with Eri. With all these villain attacks, the two adults are worried about the future pro-heroes and their children. Shouta sat down on the bed lightly. He heard a soft sigh escape from his son. His twins' heads were nestled on each side of Eri. She looked to have a protective arm around each one. Their tiny fingers lightly grip at each of Eri's hands respectively. A soft smile graced his lips. Maybe if his wife were to be pregnant the two of them would make it work. They always do.
The door opening caught his attention. He studied his wife who held the test in her hands. She held it out to him to see. His voice came out monotone, "You're not pregnant."
Katrina placed a hand on her chest. He looked up from the test seeing his wife still uncertain. Without him breathing out the question, she answered, "I am not sure if I'm relieved or was hoping."
He pushed himself off the bed and placed his hands on her hips. He softly spoke, "If it happens, it happens. Right now, let's focus what we have right now."
Katrina gave a nod, "Right."
The two of them stayed like that for a bit. Katrina decided to break the silence, "Would you want another one, Shouta?"
She saw a light twitch of his lip going upward. Shouta kissed her forehead then her nose and then finally her lips. His words tickled her lips, "Of course as long you are ready to."
A small smile played on her lips. She snuggled closer to her husband and he enveloped her in a big comforting hug.
