Author's note: Hey ya'll. Remember this story? Been a while since I've last worked on it. Anyways, this is a good chapter, and there is a big surrpise inside. Just read to find out.

"Say 'ahhh'."

"Ahhh."

"So, how is she?" Alan asked, almost the one thousand time. I sigh, shaking my head at his worry. Tyler had been examining Ardere to see how well she was in terms of health.

"I would say that she just has to keep a steady diet, and all will be swell. Just, make sure that you eat enough calcium, your bones still seem a bit weak." Tyler explains as he puts away his examination kit. Ardere nods her head before sliding of the table and quickly walking over to Alan, taking his hand in hers. Even now, she is still wary of us.

"Thanks, Tyler. Everyone. But, if you don't mind, I'll be bringing her back now. See ya tomorrow at school!"

And with that, my front door closes shut as our two newest friends leave. Unlike with us, Alan actually has a very good spot for Ardere to stay without any trouble with his parents.

"I somehow have the feeling like we could expect a lot more happening in the near future." Sky states, her eyes still fixated on the door. I nodded, knowing what she meant. It's starting to feel like our town is some kind of magnet for Hybrids.

"You think that she'll be able to tell us how she came here?" Andrea asks from her spot in the sofa. I shrug, not sure myself. No one has been able to get Ardere to tell us how she got into the real world, not even Alan. I sit down, next to my girlfriend, a sigh escaping me.

"I feel like I'm ten years older." Tyler exclaims as he takes a seat in his own chair. Sky simply nods her head as she turns her computer on. Rayleigh and Erin were still on school, and my brother and Hailey were outside, training themselves.

A strained silence hangs over everyone. The only thing piercing it the whirring sound of Sky's computer starting up the same game. What does catch our attention is the sudden yelp of surprise from the red head. We all turned to her, worried and questioning looks on our faces.

"Those twins will give me a heart-attack, I swear." She grumbled under her breath. That cooled everyone down, all aware of the antics those two could pull when someone logged back on.

Silence again, but much shorter before Andrea suddenly stands up from the sofa, her face pale and hand against her mouth. She rushes to the bathroom, just able to make it before the wrenching sounds of the Endergirl throwing up what we had for lunch in the toilet. I turned to Tyler, worry plastered on my face.

"She's been like that for over six weeks now. This can't be a simple morning sickness anymore." I said, really wanting an answer this time.

"Maybe it's a reaction to our world's physics and biology. Or a virus that she can't fight with how limited of experience they have with being sick."

"Hate to break your bubble, Ty, but Andrea is the only one experiencing this, neither Erin or Hailey having suffered this. And, last I checked, we all had our doctor-approved shots, so... A virus, yeah no chance there." Sky piped in from her work in Minecraft. She had been assigned as guard for the town, and she took pride in that. Tyler seemed to visibly deflate at her comment.

"I could run a test of her blood." Her offered, a small frown on his face.

"W-why that?" Andrea spoke as she marched out of the hallway. I turn my attention to her, noting how her hair looks so disheveled and filled with knots. She didn't have it easy, getting sick on the worst moment. Even at night, she would wake up and start throwing up, sometimes waking me up in the process, leaving me to worry in our bed.

I sighed, deciding that it was now or never.

"Tyler wants to test your blood for a virus or something that can explain your sickness. I know you hate it, I saw how you flinched at the sight of a needle, but you really have to let him do this. I-I don't want to see you get any worse then you already look." I explained, worry coloring every letter. She seems to contemplate it, but finally gives in with a heavy sigh and nods. At that, Tyler promptly leaves the house to get his stuff.

"Sometimes, I wonder if all he ever thinks about is science." Sky states, her eyes fixated on her screen. I chuckle at that thought.

"Actually, you would be surprised just how complex of a person Tyler is. A bit like you, really."

"A bit like who?" A new voice joins us. We look up, noticing Rayleigh and Erin entering my house, the latter closing the door shut behind her.

"We just saw Tyler dashing off. What's going on?"

"He's going to see what makes Andrea so sick lately." I answer Rayleigh honestly. Erin her expression seems to sober, that is until the boy next to her takes her hand.

I arch my brow at the gesture, and Sky also seems to have noticed. I just open my mouth to ask, but she beats me to it.

"What happened at school?"

The two visibly shrink down at the harshness in her tone. I stand from my spot, ready to intervene when needed.

"Some of the girls were harassing Rayleigh about going out with them, and... Well... in the process, I-I kinda..." Erin tried to explain, but her voices starts to stutter and any hope of finishing vanishes as she puts her head in her remaining hand, blushing red like a tomato. Rayleigh squeezes her hand before finishing for her.

"She, uhm, confessed to me."

"And what did you do?" Sky asked, arms crossed and foot tapping the ground with anxiety and irritation. I assured I was there to hold her back if she lungs at either one of the two.

"I-I, uh... I confessed too, and k-kissed her..." His voice trails off, leaving him in a state of visible venerability, something I never expected from the boy, who always appears more mature then anyone else in our group.

For a few moments, silence fills the air, until a snort cuts in it. All our eyes dart to the source, surprised that it's Sky who seems to be holding back a laugh.

And she fails, her mouth stuttering open in near hysterical laughter. The two flinch at the tone and loudness, and even I can hardly tell why she's laughing.

After a good minute or so, she calms down enough before speaking.

"S-sorry, it's just -oh this is to good to be true- I always knew you two had it for each other. I was just waiting for either one to say it! But, the way you acted at that moment, just, wow!" She managed to say, leaving her brother and new girlfriend embarrassed beyond words.

And at that moment, the door opens to reveal Tyler, a bag filled to the brim with equipment on his shoulder. He stops when noticing the two younger ones standing there, hands intertwined, flustered and a laugh-recovering Sky standing at the table, one hand on it to keep herself standing.

"Yeah?! Well, you wait until Tyler finds out about your crush on him!" Rayleigh shouts with anger and a red blush on his face before dragging Erin, who didn't complain a slight bit mind you, towards her room. The door slammed shut, a few paintings on the wall shaking a bit of the slight tremor of force used.

The red head takes her eyes of the door before they fall right on the dots of eyes Tyler has, his mouth slightly hanging open, the bag just in his grasp. It takes a moment before she realizes he had heard what her brother had said, and an immediate blush covers her face before she storms of. She pushes past the baffled boy, who gains the slightest of pink on his face at the skin-to-skin touch.

"Did that, just happen?" Andrea asks, her face a bit pale, but not from being sick. I only nod and walk over to the stunned teen, grabbing the bag and putting it on the table before giving him a firm slap across the cheek.

"HEY! What was that for?!"

Perspective: Erin

The door leading into my shared room opens, revealing the worried face of Archer. We quickly turn to him, trying our best to not seems upset. Of course, he noticed, a frown appearing on his face as well.

"Everything alright with you two?" He asks as he slowly enters. Rayleigh nods, but I know that he isn't.

"Just a bit surprised, really." I answer honestly, finding it best to be honest with him. It was like he could smell it when you're lying.

"I understand, the way she reacted surprised me too. But, what you did wasn't nice either, Rayleigh. Tyler was actually right behind you."

The brown head flinched, knowing that he had done a lot more damage than intended. I take his hand in mine, giving it a reassuring squeeze. He smiles slightly at me, assuring me that he'll be alright.

"So, you two gonna stay here, or...?" Archer trailed off, not sure how to finish. I chuckle, a bit forced maybe, but it seems to put him at ease.

"We'll just stay here, if you don't mind."

"Good, but first, Rayleigh," He grabbed something from behind him and reveals a cellphone. "Your mother wanted you to call when you got here."

He flinched yet again before grabbing the phone. He quickly dials the number, not caring that we would be able to hear him. It rings a few times before being answered.

"H-hey mom... No... Yes, I know," He switched from ear, clearing his throat a bit, and continued.

"Hey mama... Ja, ik weet het... Nee! Nee, nee, zeker niet... Ja?... Oh... Ok, uhm... zeg, mama, zou het mogelijk zijn om een vriend mee te nemen morgen?... Ja?! Dank je!... okay, ja! Dag... Ja, ik hou ook van jou."

He finished and ended the call before handing the phone back, leaving me completely stunned.

"What-the-heck?! What, what was that?"

"That's Dutch, a different language. Sky and Rayleigh's mom is actually from Belgium, a country further up north." Archer explained. Rayleigh mouthed a 'thank you' to him, only leaving me more confused. "But, what was that about having a friend over?"

We both looked at him, my boyfriend (squeal!) fidgeting a little. He really isn't that mature under that mask, is he?

"I, uh, wanted my mom to meet Erin?" He said, his voice almost a whisper. Archer his eyes widened and he murmured a string of curses under his breath. He held his eyes closed, and I could see he was trying to keep himself under control.

"Fine, but remember, Erin. No wings when you're there." Archer finally relented before leaving the room. I glared at Rayleigh, who chuckled nervously.

"I think we need a 'talk' about this." I spoke, my voice betraying something else in my intentions. I crawled to him over the bed, and he relaxed a little before I placed a soft finger against his chest.

Perspective: Sky

How could he?!

My own brother. How?

I was walking through the forest, having stopped running when I noticed that Archer's house wasn't in my sight anymore. The autumn wind blew around me, and the leaves rustled hard in the wind. A shiver ran down my spine when I found that I had run out without my coat.

'Good thinking, girl.'

I cursed under my breath. Why, why did things always have to go wrong for me?

I didn't stop walking until a shout in the wind caught my attention. I stopped and looked around, trying to find the source.

"Sky!"

I turned to my left, my eyes widening at who was running my way. Tyler was heading my way. I didn't run, instead looking at the ground, avoiding eye-contact.

He stopped right next to me, but I couldn't see what he was thinking, my eyes avoiding his.

"Sky."

I wanted to run. I tried. But my wrist was caught in his strong hands. Why did he have to be so strong?

"Wait. Why are you running?" He asked. I tried to pry his hand from my wrist, but he held strong. I grumbled.

"Why did you follow me?" I asked, venom and fear in my voice. He seemed to flinch at the tune I used. I tried harder, squirming in his grip.

"Because I'm worried about you, Sky."

I didn't believe him. Tyler, worried about me? I always knew he hated my guts, the friendliness only because we're both friends with Archer. I squirmed and finally slipped through his hand. I stumbled a little and had to turn to get my footing. I looked up, my eyes crossing those of Tyler.

Those crying eyes?

"T-Tyler?"

"I know that I used to treat you wrong, Sky. And I regret that. But, please, tell me why you're running." He said, his voice laced with regret and worry. This can't be the same Tyler? He, he never cried, ever. He never showed that emotion, no matter how wimpy he could be, he never cried.

"I-I… I was afraid… I thought t-that you would hate me, b-because I-I… I love you, Tyler! B-but, I always thought that, that it was a simple crush… S-so, I waited. And waited. But my feelings, they only grew stronger! Everything you did, it would make me love you more." I explained, tears streaking down my face. I held my shoulders, forcing myself to stay standing.

"H-how long?" Came the dreaded question.

"3 years… Even my time with Corran only made me love you more…" I said, my voice growing hoarse. I didn't like this, being vulnerable. It always reminded me of the day that dad died.

"Sky, I… I don't deserve your love… I treated you so bad, I-I didn't know… How did I even miss that? I mean, 3 years is enough time to find out."

"It's very useful of half of that time is spent on a game."

"Yeah, t-that makes sense."

"What do you mean, you don't 'deserve' my love?" I asked, a little curious. He seemed to fidget a little, his eyes darting back ad fore. After some time he sighed, his shoulders slumping.

"Because… I love you too, Sky."

My eyes widened. Did he just… He did, he said it, those three words! The words I haven't heard for so long.

Tears flowed freely, and I launched myself against the boy, crying in his chest. I clutched his shoulders, letting all those emotions -3 years of waiting- and years of pain flow free. He held me in his arms, letting his warmth surround me.

"I'm so sorry." Tyler said, and in that moment I could clearly tell that he regrets everything.

Because only one person can show such remorse in a single sentence.

Perspective: Archer

Everyone was in my house now. Well, expect for Alen and Adere, but that can be neglected for now.

Sky and Tyler had resolved their little situation, and I'm pretty sure that tomorrow we can expect the rumors of the two dating to start at school. Sky and Rayleigh had had a heart 'talk' after I practically pushed them into the same room. When they left, both seemed a lot better, and were acting like brother and sister again.

Andrea was holding my hand, anxious like everyone else. Tyler his scanner was still whirring along, doing all sorts of tests on the blood-sample he took from the Endergirl. I'm pretty sure that half of those tests are simply to compare her DNA to that of humans.

After some more tense minutes, the machine finally stopped, and a green light showed it was done. Tyler got up from his seat next to Sky and started typing away on his computer, the two devices linked with wires. The screen flashed all sorts of lights on his face, and as I looked outside I noticed that the sun was slowly setting.

"Okay, results are in."

That brought us all back to reality. I stood up, Andrea following. We all waited for him to speak up, but as he read further, his hand reached for his mouth, hiding the gasp I knew he was going to have.

"And?" I asked, my voice cracking. I don't think I've ever been this scared before in my whole life.

"Andrea is… She's… She…"

"Tyler, I love you, but get on with it!" Sky said, her voice speaking volumes.

"She…"

I squeezed her hand, she returned the gesture. Darren and Hailey shared a tense look, Sky clenched her fists, Rayleigh and Erin held each other, heads together and perhaps even praying to whatever gods there are out there.

"Andrea's pregnant."

My eyes almost popped out of their sockets, my hand letting go of Andrea's from surprise. She froze on the spot, her mouth slightly open and eyes dilated to spots.

"WHAT?!" I yelled, my voice almost going hoarse. The blond boy flinched at my tone, and I was sure that my brother was sending me accusing glares.

"T-the results are final. All signs show she's pregnant, quite a few weeks in even." Tyler explained, his voice trembling a little. I slumped into the sofa, groaning and holding my head in my hand. I looked at Andrea, who was starting to return to reality.

"I-I… I'm pregnant?" She asked, her voice a low whisper. Tyler nodded. She reached for her arms before collapsing onto the floor, suddenly shaking heavily. I jolted from my seat to sit next to her, hushing as I rubbed her shoulders.

"Tyler, y-you're one hundred percent sure, right?" Sky asked, wary of saying something that could make the situation worse.

"Two hundred with my secondary analysis."

Rayleigh and Erin were looking at the Endergirl with sympathetic eyes. Darren was helping me with calming the girl, and Hailey was the calmest, sitting in the chair, eyes closed and arms crossed.

"This is a first." The wolfgirl suddenly spoke. Everyone payed great attention at her now.

"Hybrids are known to be able to reproduce. There are hybrid children, but there has never been a sighting of mixed couples. No one know if those couples can even have children. A hybrid and a human, though. It's a first, but theoretically plausible." She explained, her voice carrying a strange teaching manner. The way she used those words, like a teacher when they reach an interesting subject. I blinked, any lingering emotions having left my head, a strange calmness present.

"You have a strange way with words, Hailey." My brother comments, voicing everyone's opinion. The wolfgirl chuckled at that, and we all relaxed. Even Andrea had relaxed thanks to the white-haired girl.

"So… What are you going to do?" Rayleigh asked as he and Erin joined us next to Andrea. I gazed at my girlfriend, hoping for her opinion first. She looked at me and sighed, knowing what I meant. We could feel each other's emotions radiating and our thoughts mingled slightly, a silent conversation only we understood.

"I… I want to keep it." Andrea finally decided placing a soft hand on her belly. I nodded, a soft smile playing on my face as I placed my own hand on hers. She smiled at me, glad that I would stick by her side through thick and thin.

And all what everyone could do was agree and offer their help.

We were in our bed, recovering from our make-out session. Andrea was huddled into my arms, cuddling. I breathed in, enjoying the scent from her hair. She giggled lightly as my breath caressed her forehead.

"… Archer?"

"Yeah?"

"What do you think will the baby be like?"

I paused, letting the thought sink in. I knew that she would get an answer, either by me telling her or our bond sharing my thoughts with her. I smiled softly as one of my hands wandered to her belly, pressing softly against her smooth skin.

"I think he'll be a shy little thing, like his mother."

"A boy, huh? I was actually hoping for a girl."

"Of course you do." I joked, earning soft laughter from my endergirl. I let some thoughts wander, and decided to ask something myself.

"Do you think that… I'll be a good father?"

Andrea softly crawled from my embrace so she could look me in the eyes. I was slightly surprised by how serious they were.

"Archer Romanos. I promise that you'll be the best dad our child can ever wish for. Remember, I'm going to be her mother."

"Thanks, Andrea." I said softly before passionately kissing her. She smiled in the kiss, followed by a soft moan as I rubbed her belly. After a few moments we parted, breathing deeply. She looked back, a bit flustered.

"No need to make it a twin."

I chuckled before giving her a more softer kiss. After lingering against her lips a bit more, a silent promise for tomorrow, I closed my eyes, allowing sleep to enter my mind.

That night, I dreamed about our little family.

It was a boy, by the way.

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