It had been four weeks since the party, and the Shatterdome was abuzz with excitement. Gipsy seemed different emotionally, and she was more tired. Then everyone took notice of a few things.

1: Chuck reported sounds coming from the Jaegers' room, as his was across from theirs

2: Striker seemed a little more protective of Gipsy. Yancy dismissed this as simply the fact that Striker and Gipsy were engaged, but Raleigh had a feeling it was more than that

3: Perhaps the most exciting of all, Mako noticed Gipsy's abdomen was slightly larger. More and more of the staff and Rangers noticed this. The suspense was almost too much when Striker stood up at breakfast and said he and Gipsy had an announcement to make

"I am pleased to say that Dr. Gottlieb has confirmed that..." Striker began

"I am pregnant!" Gipsy finished


"Damn!" Padiucous, the Precursor biologist yelled.

"How has this happened, Padiucous?" Xerneoxi, the tactician asked.

"I would also like to know, gentlemen." Another asked

"Ambassador Newtronilus, welcome back." The other two replied

"Lord Zavierg demands to know why a new portal hasn't been open." Newtronilus said

"Lady Acidios is still spawning more KNA." Xerneoxi said

"I will let the master know." The Ambassador said before he left


Striker was out doing something with his pilots, Gipsy didn't mind being alone. She was happy. She had tye love of her life as her fiancé, and their offspring was inside her. Striker insisted she stay in bed later than usual, which she didn't argue with, as she was having difficulty standing. It gave them time to talk, and think. She enjoyed that instead of going to the mess hall, Striker would cook something here. They would try something new sometimes. Like at breakfast, he had make waffles with raspberries in them. The two had quite enjoyed the meal. Striker returned from his talk with Herc and Chuck, and settled in beside herto talk and sleep