Almost two weeks had passed since she has met the girls and learned the truth of herself. Slowly she had been getting on her feet and understanding what was to come for her and defending herself like Feli asked.

Well, trying to defend herself as the wind left her again after Harper threw her on her back for the umpteenth time that morning.

"Jesus, I think you snapped me spine." she wheezed out.

"No, just left you immobilized for a moment." the woman smiled down at her.

"You're bloody dangerous you know."

"Hai, I do."

She heard the others giggling along as she finally got to her knees, "Can't believe you can throw my fat arse around like that."

"Rules!" she heard Marie yell.

"Feck!" this was one thing she did hate most.

Feliciano was quite nice enough to tell them how she viewed herself and hoped that they could boost her confidence. Sadly, Marie had other plans.

"Ten each." the woman said standing next to her.

"Remind me to tell Feli he sucks for letting the strictest military personnel know of this." Chloe said as she readied herself for the reps of push-ups and sit-ups.

"Keep calling yourself fat in front of her and it'll keep happening." Brie stated, "Say it within, then she'll never know."

"Want to join her?"

Chloe ignored the laughter as she pressed out the ten Marie demanded, hearing the woman count in German above her, moving to the next set.

"I will." Nora chimed in, "I'll go along with her."

"Nein, Yao will kick my ass if I let you do anything."

"Oh, come on. I never get to do anything fun anymore. He mother hens worse than a woman, I swear."

Finally giving the last sit-up, Chloe laid on the cool ground, welcoming its soothing comfort to her aching muscles. She couldn't stop the chuckle leaving her as she heard Yao earlier scolding her for even shooting an arrow at a target.

"Never have I seen so many rules for a pregnant woman." Nora whined.

"Be in Russia, I'd have traded." Lily smiled at her.

"I think they are similar in ways." Harper pointed out.

Sitting up, Chloe saw the side door open as a child walked in, "Mutti?"

"Ja Adeline?"

"Sophie ist verärgert." she girl came in with another in her arms.

The babe she held was red in the face with anger as she attempted to squirm away from her, "Gib ihr hier Addie. Wo is dein Vati?"

"Ich weiss nicht." she replied as two others came in.

Chloe smiled as the children slowly came in one by one. It was funny to her, how they all looked like one of their parents and yet how old they really were. It shocked her really, learning the children aged so fast, never really experiencing the wonder of childhood. She watched as Jeanne practically danced in as Satine followed suit. Alexei had Grigori tagging along as he tried to speak with Liberty, just to have her attention pulled away by Lincoln. Jacque was slowly reading a book to Pierre as the little boy listened intently as Adeline joined them. Thomas carried Elizabeth over to his mother just to bring himself over to Chloe.

"Hello laddie." she said to him as he plopped himself in her lap.

"I told you the moment he heard you talk he'd be all over you."

"You see me complaining?" she asked as she ruffled his blonde hair.

He turned to smile at her as he cozied himself against her, those bright green eyes shined out as the shamrock in the fields, yes, he was his father's child.

"Miss Chloe?"

"Hmm?"

"Could you sing that song again?" he asked, "Mummy doesn't know it and daddy can't do it right. Auntie Carine is the only one but she's been busy."

"Siúil a rúin, Scarborough Fair, or She Moved Thru' The Fair" she smiled down at him.

"The order you listed, please?" he asked.

Chloe couldn't help but smile as she began to hum the sweet melody to him, rocking gently as he relaxed against her just to have his sister attempt to crawl over to them until Juliet brought her over. With both in her arms, she continued the song in her tongue as she felt them both grow heavy. She saw Sophie yawn as she moved from the song to the next as Marie rubbed her little back and the kids growing quiet as they listened to her.

It was a good thing she could carry a tune. Some nights in the pub, it gave her a little extra cash when she would sing to the men and women that came in. Some joined her in song, depending on the piece, yet most wanted the sweet and calm melodies she knew from heart. Jumping to the last one, she heard the women chattering over things that needed done, yet she paid it no mind as she felt the two little ones in her arms slouch over as sleep finally claimed them both. She felt a new set of eyes upon her as she continued, soft and warm was the gaze, only one with it.

Finally, it was done and most of the children were either calmed down or asleep. She smiled seeing how she had affected them just to see the fathers come in and gather their children.

"Well done darling." Arthur said lifting his two to his chest, "I see why they fell asleep fast."

"Luck of the Irish." she smiled at him.

"You and Carine would be an inseparable pair." he joked as he walked off with them.

A hand came to her shoulder as it lightly rubbed the tender muscle under her skin, "Dia dhuit Feli."

"Ciao bella." he smiled in her hair as she felt him place a kiss to her head.

Chloe looked at him, those sweet amber eyes looking into her as his lips curled into his signature smile.

"You all done here?" he asked.

"Believe so." she said as she got herself to her feet, "Hope so. My body is crying for mercy."

"Think you can walk?" he smiled at her.

"You have a plan of some sort, I know that look." she laughed at him.

"Just something that is going on in Italy as we speak." he told her as he took her hand, "Come on. You can relax in the car."

Before Chloe knew it, she was in the city of Viareggio as the uniform colors and hues so mystical and bright as the Venetian masks aligned the streets. She had forgotten the dates as things rolled onto her and yet there she was, looking at Carnevale. She had read about the Brazilian Carnaval and the US Mardi Gras, yet this one was mesmerizing.

It wasn't as flashy as the other two yet it was aweing. Men and women dressed in costumes to either match or make sense of their scene walked the streets as they curtsied and bowed to her, while others sang or performed for others. Chloe felt his hand slip into hers as he pulled her to see other sights. Chloe would've been lucky to tell you what city she was standing in as she took all the sights and smells in. The songs lifted as chatter rose, people mingled as they admired one another and there she was standing like an idiot, gawking at everything.

"Come on Chloe, there's more to see." Feli said to her, lacing his fingers in hers.

She followed as he led the way, forgetting that she was sore form the earlier workout that day. There was just too much to see and too little time. Turning the corner, she saw a large clown like man looming over the soon starting parade.

"That's The Burlamacco." Feli explained, "He's the outline of the masks you have like the Harlequin and such. He's the icon for the parade."

She watched as they all went by and more came to view, "These are the papier-mâché of politics and stars. More of a comical laugh and good feeling during down times. Each float has their own set of dancers and music to obtain to that said person. Something popular of the nation or of the person. If not that, of the irreverence of it."

Chloe listened intently as he continued to explain, "They're all competing to win the categories and on the last day of Carnevale, they announce a winner of the parade. It's more fun just to watch them and see how creative people can get with them."

She watched as each float picked on a president or leader, then to stars of Hollywood and music, some she found more comical than the others. A tug on her shoulder pulled her away from the moving pieces.

"They're going to lap around again to show each side to gain more votes." he stated, "If you'd like we can head away for a moment and get something to eat before the fireworks and all?"

"You spoke my mind." she smiled at him.

From the parade, to the delicious food of the restaurant, to wandering the watersides of the small city, she was truly happy with the day. His warm hand never left her own as they mingled the street, waiting for the sky to light up in colors.

"So, did you enjoy yourself?"

"You have to ask Feli?" she giggled.

"Hey, no need to laugh at me." he gave her a false pout, "I was just wondering."

"You loon." she smiled, "Of course I had fun. Today was amazing."

She felt him squeeze her hand as she spoke to him, the gentle pink rising to his cheeks. God how could one man look so cute when embarrassed? She just wanted to kiss those cheeks of his just to see them deepen as his smile would grow.

"Hey Chloe?"

"Hmm?"

"What's this?" he lifted her hand, pointing to her middle finger.

"A ring silly."

"Ve, I know a ring but what does it mean?"

"Oh! It's the Claddagh." she explained, "The heart mean love, the hands mean friendship and the crown upon the heart means loyalty. And the way you wear it also means things too."

"How so?"

"Well for the right hand, if the tip of the heart, the bottom of it, is pointing to the fingertips, it means the one wearing it is looking for love. If the tip is pointing at the wrist it means they've found love and in a relationship." she continued, "Now if on the left hand and the tip is at the fingertips, it means they're engaged while the tip is at the wrist means they're married. Pretty interesting huh?"

"I'll say." he replied as he looked at the emerald within, "So it's point to your heart on your right hand, that's means you love someone, sì?"

"Yes, you're right."

He moved from beside her to front, his amber eyes looking at her greens. She felt a small chill run up her spine as he smiled at her, hand still holding her own.

"So, who has your heart?" he asked with a smile.

Chloe felt the heat rush to her own cheeks as he smiled at her. Yet this one was much different than his usual. This one had reason laying behind it, one she hoped for since she bumped into him that day.

"Well, he's a tall man, kinda lanky yet perfect to me. He's got adoring amber eyes and a smile big enough to put the cheshire cat to shame and auburn hair that has an adorable little curl that sticks out at times." she saw him blush as she continued, "He calls me bella and constantly places little kisses to my head. And he always pulls me out of the dark when I need it. He thinks he's not good enough for me, but to me, he's everything."

His expression changed as she spoke her true thoughts, she could see his own heart faltering at her words as she told him how he was to her, even if he didn't see it that way. Another chill ran up her spine, sending a shiver through her body, and making her teeth chatter.

"What's wrong mi bella, your lips are trembling?" he asked, a hint of play and tease under his words.

She couldn't help but play along, "Well, they're cold."

He came closer to her, his body barely centimeters away from hers. His breath tickled her cheek as his hands moved around her waist, "I could warm them for you Chloe."

Chloe smiled at him, "Then why don't you Feliciano."

And he did. His warm, soft lips met her own as he pulled her against him. So tranquil and calm they were as he held her, never separating himself from her. Chloe felt her mind slip away from the world as it only became the two of them. His tongue teased her bottom lip, asking for entrance which she gladly gave. Tasting the superb dinner and wine upon his tongue, she dove deeper into the moment as she wrapped her own arms around his neck, pulling him closer as she could get him.

The annoying buzz of a cell paused their moment as she felt it against her belly. Chloe couldn't help but chuckle at the intrusion as she looked at his face, seeing the look of annoyance on his features.

"I think that's the first I've really seen a sour face on you."

He placed a quick kiss to her head before answering the damning piece, "Che diavolo vuoi?"

Oh, he really was irritated that it interrupted them. Chloe looked back over the waters as the gentle sound lifted to her as it hit the barring of the walk. A small tap came to her shoulder as she turned to look at Feli only to grow worried as she saw his face.

"Feli?"

He shut the phone as he gave her a disappointed sigh, "We have to go back to Rome now."

Her mind was in a blur as they finally got into the building. She could hear the others stalking, low hushed tones as they finally went into the room.

"What's going on?" he asked.

"It's about the girl that was found." Yao replied.

Girl? She tried to ask Feli what was going on when a man entered the room with papers in hand. He seemed disheveled and out of it as he placed the pieces on the table, handing on to Juliet.

"It doesn't lie." he said.

"What doesn't Sadiq?" Alfred asked.

Oh, it was that nation. She listened as he continued, "Well, after finding her we made sure she was healthy enough to move and even be away from medical equipment at all."

"Yes, the precautions are all on here." Juliet said looking over everything, "Yet your statement of two doesn't add up."

"It not like I'm trying not to but once she healed up and we got a good look at her, I had to match things. And with that finding, it raises questions like you wouldn't believe." he replied.

""What questions?" Ludwig asked for everyone, "You said she had information on Genesis, so what is it?"

"I think we need to do something first before diving into that." Sadiq replied, gaining native tongues.

Chloe felt Feli's arm tighten around her as the others spoke out.

"You are not making sense." Francis stated.

"Da. Either you have news or not?" Ivan demanded.

"I do yet it's not for me or any of us." he pause and looked right at her, "It's for you."

Chloe felt her body stiffen as everyone eyes looked at her, "Me?"

"Evet." he replied, "It's about you."

"But how? I know nothing of war or anything else nor the woman you're talking about"

"I get that. I'm not blaming you for anything." Sadiq raised his hands, "But I do have one question, what do you know of your family?"

"Nothing!" Chloe nearly shouted, "What doesn't anyone get about that? How would you expect me to remember anything of the blasted fuckers that left me on the orphanage doorstep? I know nothing of them or why they did it."

She could feel the tears sting her eyes as Feli took her hand, "Sadiq, you are getting a bit over yourself."

"Oh, no Feli, just enough. It's why I did what I did."

"Did what? I'm cut to the bone with this run around, so explain?" she finally shouted, just to hear Juliet give a small gasp.

"Juliet, what's wrong?" she heard Lily ask.

Juliet stood there with her hand over her mouth as she read the paper again, flipping back and forth between two pages, eyes widened in shock. Something was going on and Chloe was tired of waiting around for the answer.

"Now you see why I did what I did." Sadiq stated, "I wasn't alone. Aphrodite and Taj along with Dorjee and his wife. I had all medical look it over to make sure what was found was real."

"What? What's real, for the love of god what's wrong with me?" Chloe demanded.

"Nothing." Juliet replied, handing the papers to her.

Chloe took them, looking over the pieces and trying to understand what it was saying. The only thing she saw that she recognized was DNA.

"And you said everything matches?" Juliet asked Sadiq, just to gain a nod from him.

"What matches, I'm lost."

"Chloe," Juliet spoke, "There's nothing wrong with you at all, and nothing is wrong with the woman in question either. It's just the facts."

"Facts of what?"

"You match, DNA wise and if things are lining up like they are," Juliet gave a small smile, "Chloe, she's your sister."

She swore she felt her heart stop as Juliet said those words. Looking at the papers once more, she saw the chart showing the lines and dots, nearly lining up evenly with each other.

"If it wasn't for the flaming red hair and eyes, I would've just thought coincidence with looks, but I couldn't turn away." she heard Sadiq tell the others.

She read the letters once, twice, three, four times before it all finally sunk in as her legs gave out from under her. She felt Feli wrap his arms around her as he tried to speak sweetly to her yet all in her mind she could only realize one thing. With a shaky breath, her tears fell as she leaned against him and her very wish finally came true.

"I have a family. I really do have a family."