"We should think of a good name for her. What do you think, King?" Diane asked as they made their way through town. Diane held the child closely, Diane hadn't stopped smiling since picking the infant up that morning. King was amazed that something so small could have such a big impact on her. The fairy enjoyed seeing Diane's eyes light up each time she gazed at the tiny being in her arms.
"I don't know, I think you should name her.* he replied.
" But that wouldn't be fair for you not to have a say in it, you're her daddy after all." She said giggling lightly. King stopped as the word hit him. He wasn't sure how to feel about the title.
"King, are you okay?" Diane's voice pulled him back into reality.
"Yeah, I'm fine." He said finding himself again at Diane's side.
"Are you sure, you're kind of detracted today, you have been since we decided to keep her. Well, I guess I'm the one that decided. I know you don't really want to. Thanks again for doing it anyway. I really can't do it without you."
"Sure you could. You could do anything." King replied as they arrived in the fabric shop.
"Are you sure you're not upset with me?"
"Of course not. You didn't do anything." The fairy assured her. "It's just that I want her to be okay too. But seeing you with her, I know she's in good hands. You're a great mother already, Diane." Diane smiled.
"Thanks, you know, I'm glad you promised to help, I think it'll be fun raising her with you. It'll take some getting used to, being parents I mean. But we can do it as long as we have each other, Right King?"
"I-sure, Diane." Her words made his heart leap with joy. Several minutes passed in silence as they looked through the cloths. Occasionally, King would glance over at his friend, each time seeing a smile. The infant slept soundly in her arms.
"Nevaeh, " King said softy, breaking the silence at last. "I think the name fits her. But I also like the name Grace. Whatever we call her, it should be something special."
"Nevaeh Grace...King, that's perfect!" She cried.
"You really think so?" The fairy king asked in shock.
"Yeah, I love it. King, you're incredible!" She said causing him to blush.
"I didn't really do anything, you asked what I thought, it's not like I-"
"You named our daughter." King looked down at the infant.
"Our...daughter?" He asked nervously.
"Yeah, we're raising her, that makes her our daughter."
"Right, I guess it just hasn't sunk in yet."
"Here, take her for a minute, I want to look at the pink one over there." King took the child, who had woken up during the switch and began to sob.
"It's okay, Nevaeh," He soothed. "She's not going far." He readjusted the blanket around her. King stroked the child's cheek lovingly, her tiny hand clasped onto his finger and she gazed up at him through wide emerald eyes. King's heart melted instantly.
"Looks like you two are starting to bond already." Diane said returning to them. "I guess it's true, once you give someone or something a name it's a lot easier to get attaches to the person."
"I guess, I'm still not sure we're doing the right thing. I know you love her, but-"
"She needs us ,King. I feel it. Like you said yesterday, she needs a family to care for her. We can be that family, you'll be great, I know you'll love her in time." Diane said, guiding him over to the next section.
"I already do." He replied, " I just want her to be in the best place, where she can grow and be happy."
"We can give her all that. You're going to be a great dad."
"I hope you're right,Diane." He said quietly, his past still weighed heavily on his heart and mind.
"Hey, what do you think about this one?" Diane pointed to the pink fabric. "Think you can make something?" King examined the item.
"I'm pretty sure I could. Maybe we could get some of the light purple too."'
" are you sure you don't want me to take that, you can take Nevaeh. " the fairy offered.
"I'm sure, you two need time to get used to each other. I think we're almost done, maybe we should take a break for lunch. You didn't eat this morning, you must be hungry by now. I'm sure Nevaeh is too. You could give her the bottle this time if you want."
"Sure." King grinned. As if on cue, the baby began to sob quietly. Diane handed King the bottle and watched as the fairy made himself comfortable on the large green pillow, before offering the bottle to the infant.
"See, you're already proving me right." Diane giggled lightly. "Do you think we should get something to thank the princess for our surprise this morning?"
"I don't know, I mean it really was nice of her to bring us that cradle and all the other things. I wasn't sure how we were going to get any of it honestly. I guess we do owe her for that."
Neither of the sins noticed their captain and Elizabeth walking down the other side of the street, both smiling at the couple.
"Sir King and Lady Diane are so adorable together." The princess commented.
"That little girl's going to be good for them. Thanks for helping them get started." Meliodas replied. "They really do love each other."
"I thought Lady Diane-"
"She acts that way because she's afraid to tell him. He won't come out and say it either, ever notice how he'll do anything for her?"
"It's really sweet, how devoted to her sir King is."
"That's what happens wen you really love someone, you do anything in the world for them. Even if it means risking your life. That baby made Diane happy, he wouldn't break her heart like that. We should keep going, let's give them a chance to bond together.' He led Elizabeth down the crowded street toward the the edge of town.