The translation was made with the help of Amphy and Alex. But still, if you find an error, feel free to let me know so I can correct it.
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.: Rule No. 35 :.
Many said that time governed everything in life; it was certainly what brought them forward, however, the word "Time" had become an abstract concept lately, as nobody was sure of how much time had passed since they got in their current situations. How much time had passed since they started to search the truth about the war? How much time had passed since they made the two kingdoms work as one? How long had it been since he learnt he would have become a father? Nobody was sure about it. He was sure he had learnt about the news the day before, but his friends and family assured him that some time had already passed since that… Leo was right, all the traveling around different dimensions was affecting their perception of time.
The only thing he was sure of, was that, as he read more and more from the notebook Orochi gave him, he could bet that she was drunk while writing... Either that or she had a weird idea of what could become useful while waiting for a baby's arrival.
- I didn't know... That it has different uses - He said after finishing reading a certain page from the notebook.
- Did you think that the only other use for it was to make you comfortable while sleeping? - Asked Leo as if it was something normal.
- What? - Takumi looked at him as if he had said something bad - Have you been using my sister as a pillow?
- O... Of course not! - He pushed him and turned around - But I can assure you that I have heard worse things from Niles about... "That"
- I can think of how indecent that w-
- Booooys! What are you doing? - Said a singing voice beside them.
- NOTHING! - Instantly, Takumi closed the notebook and hid it inside his robes; some seconds later a hand was on his shoulder, pulling him into an embrace. In front of him, Leo was in a similar awkward moment.
- Nee-san! Is that necessary? - Asked Leo while trying to escape from his sister.
- There is nothing wrong in giving a hug to my little brothers, especially since now that I have two - Answered Camilla, increasing the force on the hold she had on Takumi - You are as cute as Leo! - She finished saying to the boy, ignoring the fact that the Hoshidan prince was trying to avoid looking at certain parts of her body.
- I'm so sorry - Murmured Leo, looking at the other prince. Takumi was very unlucky for reading certain information about the woman's body before Camilla had arrived.
- Still you didn't tell me what you were doing - Said Camilla again.
- We were... Just talking!
- Even if you two talk a lot lately, I don't believe that - Smiling, she started to tousle Leo's hair, releasing both guys in the process, leaving Leo not very happy for being disheveled like a little kid and Takumi trying to calm down - Anyway, Xander requested me to inform both of you of the news.
- Really? - Both boys looked at her in expectation.
- You two will have a small vacation!
Seconds later, both princes were running in the hallway towards the meeting room. When they arrived, they found Ryoma, Xander and Corrin talking.
- WE'RE LEAVING? - Was the first thing that Takumi shouted, keeping his gaze on Ryoma and Corrin.
- Your tone, Takumi! - Say Ryoma in a reprimanding way; at his side, Corrin was protecting her ears. It was obvious his little brother hadn't learnt how sensitive dragons were to loud sounds - But yeah... It's like Camilla told you.
- But why? - Asked Leo to his older brother.
- At this point, it has already passed sometime in the regions. Don't you want to be around for the birth of your son? - Answered Xander while friendly patting him on the shoulder - Now that I think about it, it could be a girl...
- Or both, it can be two! - Commented Corrin with enthusiasm, winning a scared glare from Leo.
- I'm still trying to deal with the idea of one kid and you are thinking about two...
- Well, Takumi can have two then - Suggested Corrin with even more enthusiasm.
- WHAT? - Shouted Takumi again, this time in front of Corrin's face.
- Damn it Takumi! Don't have kids if you will keep shouting like that! - Concluded Corrin, mentally taking notes about using protection for her ears for future interactions with his little brother.
- Haha, it's a bit late for that. - Said Ryoma with a smile - Anyway, as Camilla already explained, you two will go for some time to the Deeprealms with Hinoka and Oboro. Also, the rest of us will split in two teams; one will go with Xander and Azura, and the other team with me and Corrin. Both teams will have a schedule in which we will alternate a small rest in the Deeprealm and between investigations. Like that, everyone can have an equivalent amount of rest and work without forgetting our mission in this war.
- Are... Are you sure this is a good idea? - Asked Takumi doubting it was the best option.
- No - Answered Xander without thinking - But it is the best we can do.
And he didn't have more options than accepting that he won a travel to the Deeprealms.
Some days before, his older brothers had decided that it was already time for Hinoka to keep completely away from the war and take refuge in the Deeprealms, where not only her state would advance faster, but she would also be safer. In an attempt to avoid letting her feel lonely, Ryoma suggested to let Oboro go too, as she was already frustrated to be left out of action and started to threaten everyone near her in her constant boredom attacks. After some minutes of thinking about it, his older brother had concluded that maybe Hinoka could not be in the best condition to keep Oboro calm, making Corrin decide to send Jacob with them too, so he could be able to ensure that Oboro wouldn't scare all of the servants in the mansion of the Deeprealms.
The news weren't well accepted by Jacob, as he didn't wanted to let Corrin and Felicia stay without his supervision, but in the end, he couldn't denied the request when Corrin had asked in the nicest way possible. But not everything went as they had planned, as Elise overheard everything and listed herself in the trip to the Deeprealms, saying that she wanted to see Shiro again. In the end, Xander and Ryoma allowed some of the other girls to go too, letting the small army smaller than necessary and in a total chaos.
After the departure of their companions, everyone else continued with the recollection of information about the invisible monsters that started to appear more frequently, but the disorder in the group made everything harder, as many of the men in the army were distracted in worrying for their families. That was for sure what caused their new decision of dividing the group: they were trying to separate everyone in a way that didn't affect their concentration and performance.
And that's why Takumi was now in the hall of his new home for some months... or days... or seconds... or however the time worked in the Deeprealm. He wasn't sure how much time had passed for Oboro since her arrival, and he didn't even know how much time had passed for himself. Arg! Thinking about time made him suffer from headaches. Thank you Deeprealms, for making his life even more complicated!
- You don't have any idea how happy I am to see you again!
Exclaimed Jacob after see them. The butler was carrying a tray with a tea set in one hand and a small child in the other, but even if he had both of his hands occupied, it didn't prevent him from running towards them. Although, against all beliefs, he didn't run to Corrin's arms: instead, the butler made his way towards Takumi, giving him a hug without dropping the tray or the kid.
- Wh... Errr... H... Uu... WHAT THE HELL? - Shouted the confused prince, looking at everyone near him, but the others were as confused as him.
- You don't know how much you were missed! I'm sure everyone will be happy to learn of your arrival. - Continued Jacob while releasing the young prince. After noticing that nobody understood what he was talking about, he decided to try to explain himself - It's not that I'm not happy of see you again Corrin-sama, but... She is out of control!
- She? - Asked a confused Corrin. Seconds later, the half dragon noticed something different in her butler: he wasn't wearing his normal clothes; instead, he was wearing a traditional outfit from Hoshido. Even the small kid that Jacob was carrying like a sack was wearing a cute small Kimono - And those clothes?
- I told you she is out of control! We don't know what to do with all the clothes she has done already! There's enough for everyone in the army and I don't have any plans to wash all of them! And I need to take care of her personally because every other butler refuses to go near her... Especially after she attacked a butler because he forgot to give her a glass of water during the dinner - He looked at Takumi who was listening to everything in shock - AND SHE ATTACKED HIM WITH JUST A STICK OF BREAD SHE GOT DURING BREAKFAST!
- Wow... I don't know if I should laugh or feel sorry for the poor servant - Said Corrin after the explanation.
- I have to admit that a lot of our comrades did both that day... by the way Corrin-sama, do you want a cup of tea? - He offered to his master while showing her one of the cups he was carrying.
- Err... Shouldn't you first put down the kid?
- Corrin-sama, I can assure you that I can kill, make tea and carry a kid at the same time.
- ...Sorry but Felicia is better than you with children - Said Corrin while taking the kid, who was still sleeping.
- I didn't hear Dwyer complaining about my methods.
- TAKUMI-SAMA! - Again, Takumi was in the middle of an unexpected embrace, but this time it was one he had been waiting for since he arrived to the mansion. He quickly returned the hug to the girl in front of him.
- I'm glad you finally arrived! You don't have any idea how pleased everyone here will be when they hear that all of you are here - Greeted Hinoka approaching them - Really, everyone will feel relieved - She remarked while looking at Oboro. Next to Corrin, Jacob approved the princess' words.
- Haha, it looks as if Oboro had some fun during all this time - Commented Corrin with a smile.
- I'm actually feeling bored here - Answered the lancer, breaking her hug with the prince and turning to watch Corrin.
Takumi watched the talk between both girls until he noticed something. There was something different in Oboro. Maybe it wasn't very notorious, because nobody had pointed it out yet, but as he looked more at her, it was easier to notice. Without waiting for a confirmation, he moved his hand and placed it on Oboro's stomach, causing her to slightly jump in surprise at the contact and leaving everyone else with a curious expression.
- Takumi-sama?
- Ah, sorry! - Blushing, he removed his hand quickly.
- No... It's ok - She took his hand and guided him to place it back where he had it before, allowing him to sense it better what attracted his attention.
- Wh... Mmmmm... How much time has passed since you arrived here? - He asked after thinking very well about what to say, he didn't want to become the subject of the mockery of the army again.
- three months... I think?
Three months that were just some days for him? He was really confused with the time, and every day he understood less and less, but that wasn't important at the moment, there was only one thing that mattered for him: those four months were saying to his hand that, even if the kid was still very small, he can start to feel like a true father.
...
As days went by, Takumi noticed some things about his wife. First, Jacob hadn't been lying about the amount of clothes that Oboro made in her free time; she even transformed a normal room of the mansion into a wardrobe. They will not need to worry for clothes in a long time, as there were enough for everyone in the army, including the current and future children.
The second was that the butler hadn't exaggerated about the girl's behaviors. Takumi had already lost the count of how many times he apologized to the servants because of something related to Oboro. The more common reason being that she threatened everyone around her with no motive, while attacking them with whatever object she had in her hand, transforming the safest object in the world into a dangerous weapon.
And the third was the one that was giving him most problems: Oboro started requesting the weirdest things he had ever heard in his life. Among the strangest things he had to did, he could highlight when he had had to dress all the pegasi, horses and wyverns from the barn, and he didn't want to try doing it ever again, especially after being attacked by Beruka's wyvern. And that was only because Oboro had the idea that animals needed something to keep them warm in winter. It wasn't a bad idea, but winter was already ending, and it was obvious that some of the animals didn't like the idea of being dressed up. But even after that experience, the prince was unable to say "No" to his wife, as he didn't wanted to be guilty of making her sad, like how it had happened before between Xander and Sakura.
Takumi recalled how before Siegbert was born, Sakura had passed by a stage in which she had ended up crying for everything. His favorite memory was from the day during which the prince of Nohr had ended up comforting Sakura, because she had started crying because he had eaten the last candy from a box. Xander was so ashamed that he made a public apology to Ryoma for making his younger sister cry.
That experience made Takumi believe that Oboro's behaviors were normal, but everyone in the mansion assured him that the girl was out of control with her emotions, especially Hinata who was always the first to request him to calm down the lancer. However, the young prince didn't know what to do with his wife aside from trying to keep her happy; so he recurred to his only source of support: Orochi.
- Are you sure this is normal? - He asked with a concerned voice.
- Of course it's normal, just remember what happened with Lady Sakura and Lord Xander.
- I know, I remember that... But Sakura, Elise, Camilla, Corrin, Azura or even Hinoka never had extreme reactions... Oboro already scared all the personal here.
- Don't worry Little Prince, it's just that it happens differently for every person. And you can't deny that Oboro has been very extreme since forever.
- Ok, I can't deny that... But isn't there anything I can do about it?
- Just follow the guide I gave you - Taking the notebook from his hands, she looked for a specific page and returned him the notebook after finding it.
"Rule No. 35- Be sure to keep your girl happy.
One important thing during this stage is to stay together against any adversities and there aren't better ways to do than protecting the happiness between both of you. For succeeding in this, it's necessary that you fulfill every request she has. It doesn't matter what she wants, it's your responsibility to make her wishes true, even if that involves fighting with the most furious animal or finding a certain unique object in the world.
Never forget that your bigger treasure is the happiness of the girl you love the most in the world."
- But I'm already doing that...
- Then you are doing fine, keep it like that and you will see that her mood attacks will end soon.
And how he wished it was like that... However, some days later, while everyone in the mansion was sleeping, the young prince was awake. It wasn't because of one of his usual nightmares, but rather because a certain person was pulling at his clothes.
- You can't sleep? - He asked with a tired voice.
- No... Sorry, I didn't want to wake you up - Answered her while hiding under the bed sheets and getting nearer to him.
- Don't mind it... What happened? Did you have a nightmare? - Asked him again, moving the bed sheets away from her.
- No, It's just that... Mmmm... You will laugh at me if I tell you.
- Of course not, why would I do that?
- It's just that... I'm hungry - She turned to watch him directly, waiting for a reaction.
- Ah, that's normal - He said smiling as he sat down and helped her doing the same - I know it's normal in your state. So, what do you want to eat? Maybe I can wake up Jacob.
- Well, for some reasons... I want a chocolate cake.
- Eh?
And that's why he got up at two in the early morning to search a goddamn cake... Or at least he thought that was the right time, according to his pocket clock, so he assumed it was the correct one.
He entered the kitchen searching for something that could have helped him, but there wasn't too much food left, possibly because his companions had eaten everything during dinner... Because a full army needs a lot of food.
The day before, Xander and Azura's team arrived to the Deeprealms, as they needed to talk with Ryoma and Corrin about what had happened in their absence. Thanks to that, the whole army was resting in the regions now.
As the kitchen didn't have what he needed, his next option was to request the help of Jacob; however, he declined it. It wasn't because the butler wanted to ignore his requests, but because, in that moment, Felicia had some troubles changing Dwyer and Jacob was putting the maid's mess in order. Maybe Felicia was better at taking care of kids but she still made some mistakes.
As Takumi didn't want to disturb someone else, he decided to do the only thing he could think of: Prepare the cake by himself.
...
- Oh wow, what did you do to sleep in the kitchen?
- ...What are you doing here?
- I think I'm free to come here to get some water, no?
Takumi looked at his visitor. It was too early for the younger prince of Nohr to be awake, however it didn't look as if he was lying, as he was carrying a glass jar and was just filling it.
- The one who needs to explain what he's doing here, it's you - Said Leo after leaving the filled jar on the table.
- Oboro wants a chocolate cake... There is none.
- And that's why you are hiding in the kitchen?
- I'm not hiding; I thought I could make one.
- I doubt you can make it magically appear just by staring at the wall.
- I don't know how to make one...
- Oh... I thought you knew how to cook, at least that was the impression I got after you gave me that recipe some time ago.
- I only know how to make some dishes, but I don't know anything about desserts... Do you know how to make one?
- I never tried it... I know the ingredients; maybe you just need to mix everything.
- Are you sure?
- Ha, I'm a genius, right? How difficult can it be?
Answer: Not as easy as they thought.
- You are useless in the kitchen - Said Takumi after looking at Leo's cake tries.
- Shut up, at least I got the ingredients, you didn't even have them - He answered while crossing his arms and turning around.
- I was trying to do that before someone interrupted me!
- Oh sure with you sitting on the chair, what did you try to do? Did you try to hatch the eggs by yourself instead to take them out of the shelf?
- WHAT?
- I didn't know you could do that, but what else could I expect from someone hiding in the kitchen like a chicken...
- WHO ARE YOU CALLING A CHICKEN? - And without thinking about it, Takumi jumped over Leo, both of them falling on the floor.
Both princes started to struggle in the small space they had on the floor. The Nohrian prince looked satisfied with his action and was laughing at his friend, making the Hoshidan prince to just get angrier. After some time of fighting, Leo decided to stop before Takumi started to shout louder and wake everyone in the proximity. So, getting enough fun, Leo pulled Takumi to the ground, letting him face down on the floor, allowing the Nohrian prince to sit on his back and immobilize his arms.
- You need to st- His words were interrupted when someone opened the door.
- Oh... - Both boys looked at the person by the door, but the girl closed it quickly before they could say anything.
- AZURA WAIT! - Leo stood up quickly and ran after the dancer, Takumi followed him too while rearranging his clothes. Both princes reached her in the middle of the main aisle - I assure you this is not what you think!
- I don't know what you believe I'm thinking, although it's very normal that I find my little brothers doing who know what on the floor of the kitchen - She said with an unexpressive voice.
- It was Leo's fault! I just wanted to bake a cake - Commented Takumi instantly.
- Is that how you call IT now?
- WHAT? - Both boys turned around in opposite sides. For sure, they did not like Azura's playful side that much, especially when she made comments like that without changing her expression.
- Look, Oboro woke up wanting to eat a cake - Tried to explain Takumi.
- And that's why both of you were on the floor doing who knows what.
- Stuffs happened, but we weren't doing anything weird, I swear - Leo continued explaining, doubting he was saying the correct words - Just don't tell anyone what you are thinking, Ok?
- Don't worry, I will not say anything weird - And after that, she made her way to her room, leaving both princes worried of what she would say to the others.
- I hate you - Was the only thing Takumi could say while punching Leo on the shoulder.
- I love you too - Answered Leo causing Takumi to try to punch him again, but he suddenly stopped. It wasn't a good idea to start a new fight in the middle of the aisle at that hour.
The morning arrived without them solving the dessert dilemma, so both had to leave the kitchen before the servants came to prepare the breakfast and find them in pajamas discussing how to prepare a cake.
At breakfast time, Takumi could do nothing but beg that Oboro forgot about her craving for the chocolate cake; however he soon realized that his pleas went unheeded, as the girl asked about the cake after finishing her meal. Perhaps he will take the freedom to do what Leo has hinted during the night and he will hide in the kitchen in order to avoid saying that there wasn't any kind of cake in the whole mansion. But in the end, he assured his wife that he will have the cake before the end of the day.
The hours passed too fast for the young prince's tastes; the lunch was getting nearer and nearer and he still hadn't gotten the help he needed. He tried to ask Jacob for help again, but Felicia had kept the butler busy as he alternated between teaching her how to do things properly and taking care of little Dwyer. He tried to seek help from Ryoma and Sakura too, but he hadn't liked the idea of taking away the little time they could spend with their children; it was better to let them enjoy their small family moments, reason for which he had discarded the idea of requesting help from Xander, Elise and Camilla... And in fact, he had had to dismiss several more of his companions following that logic. No, he couldn't deny a bit of happiness or rest to others only because of his personal problem.
After realizing that he would not have anything alone, he went to his room to tell Oboro that he could not keep his word about getting the dessert she wanted. He tried to open the door to his room but failed, as a part of his mind was saying that he should get over the problem, but for some reason another part was determined to keep trying.
- Lord Takumi! What are you doing? - Asked a newly arrived Hinata. After looking at him, the prince got a new idea.
- Hinata! So good you are here. I need to request something to you - Said the prince with a smile.
- Whatever you need my lord.
- You are willing to do anything for me, right?
- Of course my lord!
- Even if it is dangerous?
- Danger is my second name Takumi-sama! - Assured the Young samurai while hitting his chest with one of his hands.
- Are you sure that you can do this?
- I'm prepared for anything my Lord! - He exclaimed with enthusiasm. Takumi was sure that he even saw fire in his subordinate's eyes.
- Perfect! You don't know how happy I am to hear it -Said Takumi with a big smile.
- Anything for my Lord! Just give the order and I accomplish it.
- You see, what I need you to do is this: enter my room and tell Oboro that no, we don't have a chocolate cake, and actually there aren't even cakes of other flavors in the kitchen, and we probably will not have one for dinner because Setsuna is the one with kitchen duties tonight - After finishing to talk, he looked at Hinata who had a horrified expression on his face - Ok, I count on you!
Before the samurai could react, Takumi opened the door, pushed him inside and closed it quickly. Instantly, he heard noises coming from the room, indicating that the young man inside were trying to get out at all costs.
- Hinata, what are you doing here?
- Ah... Hi Oboro-nee…
Takumi turned around and walked away from the door until he stopped hearing both of his subordinates, the idea of run far away appeared in his mind.
- WHAT ARE YOU SAYING THAT THERE ISN'T ANYTHING TO EAT?
The hallway was suddenly filled with the voices of the two inside the room: Hinata's cries for help and Oboro's enraged comments were probably heard throughout the mansion. And with the appearance of the noise around him, the idea of escaping faded from his mind. He really could not leave the young samurai dealing with his problems... Damn it, the issue of paternity was making him friendlier.
Sighing, he opened the door slowly. Oboro seemed to be choking Hinata again while holding a pair of needles in one hand, a sign that he had to act fast before the poor samurai became a pincushion.
- Oboro you can get hurt! - Advised Takumi as he tried to separate his subordinates.
- My lord! With all respect I think the one in danger here is me! - Shouted Hinata while pointing at the needles.
- Takumi-sama, I need to make him pay for his insolence - Commented Oboro as she tried to get free from the prince's arms.
- Did he do something to you?
- He said that there isn't anything to eat in the kitchen, I'm sure that can't be real - Exclaimed Oboro while pointing menacingly at Hinata.
- Damn it Hinata, why did you say that to her?
- What? But... You said - After realizing that Takumi was making signals to him, he thought better about what to say -Arg, I'm sorry!
- I forgive you... But in exchange, you need to find me something to eat. Your insolence is making me hungry - Said the girl with a superior tone.
- Nee-chan, you don't have authority to order me around! - Exclaimed Hinata in a defiant wait.
- Err... Actually she has it – Started to explain Takumi – As she is married to me, her status is a Royal one.
Hinata looked at his lord without believing what he said, while Oboro started to smile with satisfaction. After they had gotten married, Oboro requested to not being treated differently than before and it looked like if she felt uncomfortable with being called with titles, but now, Takumi realized that his explanation was enough to give his wife the idea of how to take advantage of her new social status.
- AS YOU WISH MY LADY! - Hinata got out of the room in a hurry, probably running towards the kitchen, or so was hoping Takumi; whatever the samurai could find in the kitchen will be useful to calm down Oboro for some hours.
- Oboro... Stop doing anything that could hurt you - Said Takumi before releasing the girl.
- Sorry... I didn't want to make you worry, my lord...
- Just be careful ok? I don't want that something happens to you or the baby.
- But Hinata said that, and I can't take the chocolate cake out of my head.
- About that... - And that was the perfect moment, it was now or never - I think that... That... - He watched her, the girl was looking at him with a hopeful glance - ...That you need to wait until dinner, there isn't anything better than going to sleep after satisfying your cravings!
- You're always so kind Takumi-sama!
Oboro hugged him again, making him to feel guiltier after lying to her like that. Leo was right, he was a coward. But now, at least he found determination, as he knew that there was no way to disappoint the girl in his arms.
With his motivation back, Takumi returned to the kitchen, hoping to find it empty. However, there was someone inside. Corrin was in the middle of the room with a glass in one of her hands, and a small brown puppy in the other.
- Takumi! I knew you were near here.
- Really?
- Sure, Azura told everyone that you and Leo were making a cake - After hearing that, Takumi blushed instantly, letting his sister in a confused state - Why are you blushing?
- FOR NOTHING!
- Can you stop shouting in front of my face? - Requested the girl with an angry tone, as she was unable to protect her ears - You already need to learn that half dragons are sensible to loud sounds.
- I'm sorry Selkie, that wasn't my intention - Said Takumi while patting the puppy that his sister was holding.
- I was talking about me! - She sighed in resignation, knowing very well that her little brother said that jokingly - Have you already finished the cake?
- Cake what? Who said anything about a cake? Leo has nothing to do with a cake! Yes I need one!
- Ok... I didn't understand what you said, but it looks as if you haven't finished the cake yet.
- No, and I don't know what to do... Neesan! Can you help to make one?
- Actually... I'm not allowed to be in charge of kitchen duties.
- Oh...
- Well, I'll take Selkie to the garden for a bit, maybe she will return to her human form after getting tired of running around.
- It sounds very problematic that they can't control their transformation - He commented while patting his niece on the head.
- At least youkos are small, but Camilla really has big problems with Velouria.
- I can imagine it.
After being left alone, the disappointment came back to him: he still didn't know what to do, and he didn't feel like interrupting his family and comrades; still, he needed to resolve his problem quickly, but it wasn't as if the solution would appear magically in the door of the kitchen...
- TAKUMI! - The door opened violently. Leo entered the kitchen quickly; it looked as if he had run around the mansion at max speed - I knew... I could find you... here - He finished saying with difficulty.
- Why were you running?
- Have you heard... What Azura... Is saying? - Asked the Nohrian prince between a breathe and another.
- Err... Corrin told me that Azura was saying that we are making a cake...
- YEAH! And I'm sure you don't want to hear what Niles started saying about it! Damn it... I think I will never be able to hear the world "cake" like I used to do until yesterday - He explained awkwardly - The worst thing is that everyone is asking me when the cake will be finished.
- I can't even make a small one for Oboro, and now everyone wants one?
- About that, I know how to make it - Leo took out a paper from his pocket and gave it to him. In the paper was a quickly written recipe for the goddamn cake.
- Where did you get this?
- I asked Elise for it. We need to make the goddamn cake, or everyone will keep asking us about what Azura told them.
- Remind me to build an altar for your sister!
...
At dinner time, everyone was welcomed with the biggest chocolate cake they had ever seen in their lives. Pleased with their job, both younger princes had a proud high five, finally relaxing for the first time in the whole day and feeling relieved that they didn't need to invent an explanation for the rumors caused by Azura.
- So did you like it? - Takumi asked Oboro once they went in their room, preparing to go to sleep.
- It was the best I had in all my life, Takumi-sama! - She hugged him again.
- I'm glad - Said him returning the hug and smiling.
- I need to admit that I thought I wouldn't eat it - Said Oboro with an apologetic voice and shifted her body to look at him directly - But then, Azura-sama came here to the room and told me that you and Leo-sama were working hard in the kitchen.
- Did Azura say that?
- Yeah, you didn't know? She told everyone about it, so that nobody would interrupt you until it was finished. Everyone knew that both of you were on it.
- Oh... - Then, that's why nobody had hurried them to go out of the kitchen, even if it was getting late for dinner. Now he started to feel bad for thinking that Azura just wanted to laugh at him and Leo because of the problem with the cake in the morning.
- What's wrong?
- Nothing, I just forgot to thank her.
- You can do that tomorrow... But... I'm really sorry for doubting you...
- Don't worry. Just remember that I will ensure that you and the baby will have anything you two need - He rested his hand on her stomach, an action he started to like after arriving to the Deeprealm: he couldn't deny it, he just loved the idea of feeling how the baby was growing inside her.
Smiling, Oboro came nearer to him, preparing to sleep. He just watched, allowing her to cuddle in a more comfortable position. From all the rules he had already read from Orochi's notebook, rule no. 35 was without doubt the best one, especially if the reward was seeing Oboro happy with just small details, making all the problems for getting a chocolate cake totally worth it.
- Takumi-sama...
- Yeah?
- Do you...Do you believe there will be Apple pie tomorrow?
Oh yes, happiness could only be achieved with suffering, no doubt about it...
.: End of chapter :.
I hope this wasn't very confusing, it was actually hard to translate the whole description at the beginning, the second half of the chapter was more easy, so, I'm so sorry if I confused you.
PS: After Aqua appearance in the 4koma Anthology, I wanted to include her funny side in the fic
