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Chapter 12: Adjustments, Awkward Moments and Nursery Talk (Arikako/Alucard, Mathias/Dracula then Arikado/Alucard's POV)

My emotions were on an all time high. Now that Satan and his people were gone, thanks to our efforts, I was looking forward to settling down. When I saw my angel cry, panicked that we may have lost a little one, I wanted to rip out hearts. I've lost my mother, and I wasn't willing to lose another loved one. In my bat form I made my way to the window where I saw my angel sleep. His hands were folded gently over his stomach and he was sleeping peacefully. I knew he wasn't too crazy about planes. I also knew he was exhausted. We all were. I flew in as close as I could without getting sucked into the engine and diced into little bat sushi and tapped the window with a claw. My father-in-law heard and opened the window, giving me enough room to enter. As soon as I was inside, I returned to my human form and I sat next to my beloved.

"How is he?'

"He hasn't woken up." My father-in-law said. "I guess he knows he's on a plane."

"Why is he afraid of them?" I asked. My father-in-law looked over to my beloved and nodded, making sure he was fast asleep before continuing.

"It was the first time we allowed Soma to visit Japan." He began. "We were assured that nothing was wrong with the flight. Soma was fine at first but the plane had difficulties and it malfunctioned for a spell. I almost lost my son that day. Since then, Soma was never the same. If he could, he would travel by other means. If not, he had to be sedated or asleep." I brushed a lock away from my beloved's face and kissed him. I had no idea he went through such trauma. That explains the fit he had. I thought. I was about to say something more but another tap on the window brought my father-in-law attention to the window. Two more bats came in; one black and one off white. When the transformation was over, my father and Leon were standing before us.

"I was wondering where you were." My father said with a chuckle. "I feared the worst."

"No Father I'm fine." I said. "I was just worried about Soma."

"Because of what happened earlier." My father said as he took a seat, with the former Baron next to him. "I know that shook him up."

"Which is why I wanted him to remain in Spain," I growled, glaring at the whip.

Alucard I'm sorry, I didn't know…

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"Please, Julius," I said. "Next time, consult with me before you transport Soma anywhere."

You got it. Julius said. I sat back and rested, rubbing my beloved's stomach. Leon and my father watched me with a smile on their faces.

"You'll make a wonderful father Adrian." My father said.

"I call Godfather!" Leon said. I opened an eye and chuckled at the Baron's enthusiasm. So did my father.

"Leon, you're going to a second grandfather to the children." He explained.

"Father, he could also be the godfather." I said. At this Leon stuck out his tongue at my father who quirked an eyebrow.

"Don't show it unless you wish to use it." He said smugly as he crossed his arms. Leon looked at him and rolled his eyes.

"Maybe later," He said with a wave of his hand, causing me to chuckle and my father to look crest-fallen. Another laugh joined ours and I looked down. Soma was awake.

"What's going on?" He asked. "Where are we?"

"Soma, child, don't fret but you're in my private jet."

"Jet…as in…in an airplane," He asked, his features contorting in fear. My father held him and whispered soothing words to him. I remembered him doing that for me when I first roamed through the castle.

Flashback

I looked around the castle, trying to remember the way to my father's chambers. I didn't want to be alone and I had another nightmare, reliving the day my mother was executed, burning at the stake. She didn't scream, she just closed her eyes and welcomed her fate. I snapped to when Rune, my pet bat, let out a terrified squeak. I looked down and breathed a sigh of relief. I was almost sliced into two by a pendulum! I knew then and there that I was lost. I huddled against a wall, hugged Rune and began to cry, wetting her fur. I felt her little tongue 'kissing' away my tears. She was a young bat, Father giving her to me for my seventh birthday, right before my mother was executed. I remember my mother not minding, in fact she laughed when I chased the little creature around, trying to get my notes back. Ironically, they were my notes on Runes! When I couldn't catch her I tried something.

"Rune, come!" I commanded. The little bat squeaked in surprise and flew to me, dropping the notes into my hand. My mother looked at us and smiled.

"Looks like you have a furry little friend." I remember her laughing and petting Rune on the head. I remember hugging my mother, etching her scent of moonlit lilies and the herbs she gathered forever into my memory….

"Adrian!" I heard my father's voice call to me from the shadows behind me. I looked up at him, still holding onto Rune. My father's face softened as he knelt and picked me up, holding me and Rune close. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry Daddy I got lost." I chirped. My father hugged me and escorted me out. He ran his fingers through my hair and whispered comforting words. Rune and I fell asleep, safe and sound.

End of Flashback

"Adrian," I heard Leon call to me, lightly tapping me on the shoulder. I cleared my head and looked at the former Baron. "You fell into a trance."

"Oh, I was…I'm sorry."

"No need to apologize." My father said as he set my beloved down carefully onto the pillows. I was about to ask but my father beat me to it. "I placed a sleeping spell on him. He won't awake again until we arrive." I smiled in thanks to my father and settled next to my beloved. I wanted sleep. My father placed a hand over my eyes and before I knew it, I was out like a light.

(Mathias/Dracula's POV)

I knew that my son was putting up a front, trying to hide his weariness. However, there was no fooling me. I was the same way. I knew that he worried for his family and this latest battle got the last of his reserves. I watched my children sleep before resuming my seat.

"Mathias," I heard my beloved say. "Do you think that was wise?"

"Leon, Adrian needs rest, just as Soma does." I said. "I went through what he is going through now."

"Ah, the anxieties of upcoming fatherhood," Leon mused. "We were all nervous wreaks once upon a time."

"How was it for you?" I asked him. Leon put his head to the side and remembered.

"I was an emotional mess." He said. "My wife teased my reactions every time she told me the latest on the baby. I was thrilled at the fact of becoming a father but I had my doubts."

"As did I," I said as I looked at my son with loving eyes. "Lisa tried to calm me, telling me I would make a wonderful father. Some father I turned out to be."

"Is your son wicked?"

"No,"

"Is he weak?"

"Far from it," I said. Leon crossed his arms and looked at me triumphantly. I sighed and put my head down. I knew he was right. "Very well you got me. But I wish I didn't waste so much time."

"Circumstances were different then Mathias." Leon said. "You lost your wife; your son lost his mother, it's normal to want revenge. Besides," He looked at me and smiled. "You can make up with the grandchildren." I smiled at that. I was excited with the idea of becoming a grandfather. Yes I was one once before but I wasn't 'myself'. Now, I could look to just being myself and not my darker side.

We landed near the mountains of Penalara just before dawn and as if on cue, both Soma and Adrian opened their eyes. Matthew and his wife, Shanoa (known as 'Noa for short), helped them into this giant black car! I was a bit terrified.

"Mathias, you look awful." Matthew said. "Are you all right?"

"Is that going to eat me?" I asked, pointing a shaky finger to the car. Matthew looked at the car then at me, and laughed.

"Unless you're gasoline, you're safe." He said with a smile. "That's a Hummer and it's mine." I heard Leon snickering behind me and I rolled my eyes. I couldn't be at fault; I didn't know too many cars. We entered the 'Hummer' and I sat very close to my son.

"Father, what's wrong?" He asked as he tried to calm me and relax my grip on his hand.

"Car's….big." I said with a gulp. My son looked at me and smiled.

"Father, you're perfectly safe." He said. I almost screamed bloody murder when the car started. Soma placed a hand on my shoulder and calmed me down.

"I guess your father isn't into big cars." I heard Matthew tell my son. Leon sat next to Soma calm as you please, trying to hide a laugh at my expense.

As soon as the car stopped and the doors opened, I bolted for the door. I wanted to get away from the big black beast. Of course, I didn't look where I was going. I tripped over a tree root and fell on my face!

"Mathias, are you all right?" Leon asked as he and Soma helped me to my feet. I looked at the two and sighed.

"Is it gone?" I asked meekly. Soma and Leon exchanged a look, biting back a laugh before going back to serious.

"Yes Mathias, it's gone now." Soma said to me, giving me a hug. "It can't hurt you."

"Says you," I said. I looked at the door and panicked. "OH MY GOD THE DOOR'S LOCKED!" Soma looked me and pulled out his house keys. He opened the door and stepped to the side. I ran right inside and made a decision; Matthew's Hummer was going to die!

(Arikado/Alucard's POV)

Never, for as long as I could remember, have I seen my father frightened of something or someone. His face was paler than usual and he wanted to book it. I tried to hold back my laughter but it was just too funny. I walked behind the group so I could laugh uninterrupted. That's exactly what I did. I've changed so much since my marriage. I couldn't remember the last time I laughed like this.

"You seem happy." My father-in-law said. I looked at him and composed myself. My father-in-law smirked and crossed his arms. "Oh no you don't; don't retreat into that cold shell of yours!"

"I'm sorry, it's just I've never seen my father that way." I said, a snicker escaping my lips.

"I haven't even seen anyone so frightened of my Hummer." My father-in-law said with a chuckle. "Well thank God I took out insurance on it."

"What makes you say that?" I asked.

"I think your father wants to 'kill' it." My father-in-law said. Again, despite myself, I laughed. The thought was too ludicrous. We entered the house and prepared for dinner.

We all enjoyed a delicious dinner and pleasant conversation. I noticed that my father kept glancing out of the window, a bit fearful of the infamous Hummer monster. Soma held my hand under the table and drew my attention to him.

"What is wrong with Mathias?" He asked. I took a sip of wine to hide the laugh that threatened to bubble forth before answering.

"He's afraid of your father's car," I said. Soma blinked at the statement and giggled.

"That's funny." He said. "What's he going to do?"

"He's planning on how to 'kill' it," I said wryly. Soma licked his lips and bowed his head. I knew my beloved was laughing. I reached over and rubbed his stomach lovingly. Soon little ones, I thought. Soon you will see a whole new world…

"Oh!" Soma cried, placing his hand on top of mine. "They're moving like crazy." I smiled a bit, moving my hand to follow the children's movements. I closed my eyes for a moment, savoring our time together; which was rudely broken with Leon pleading with my father….

"Mathias what are you doing?"

"Leon, I can't stand it, the beast must die!"

"Mathias for God's sake, it's a car what is it going to do to you?"

"It could kill me!" My father beseeched. "I saw the hunger in its eyes!" I rolled my eyes skyward and bit my lip. My father was being ridiculous for one of his caliber.

"FATHER, ENOUGH," I roared, causing everyone to jump. Soma looked at me and blinked. He's rarely seen me angry. But I had to put my father in his place. "YOU WILL SIT BACK DOWN AND SHUT UP!" My father looked at me, ready to cry but he obeyed. I did feel a bit bad but what could I say, I was at my wits end.

"Father," I sighed, my patience straining. "Matthew's car will not harm you. I would expect this from Leon for he has never seen these things before. You've lived this long and yet you're acting like you just entered immortality."

"I've never seen…."

"This is a new world Father." I said. "You're going to see a lot of things you are not used to but you can do one of two things: either adapt or go slumber some more." I sat down, finding comfort in my beloved.

"Adrian, you're right." My father said with shame. "One such as I should not be acting as I have. I do apologize to everyone. I guess we all have to adjust." With that, my father sat in the library, absorbing anything and everything he could get his hands on. I nodded at that. That was how I always remembered my father to be. He was a man of study. Where-else did I get it from? Mother would have picked up many books and taken notes. When I first rose from my slumber, at first I had the same reactions as my father but I buckled down and adapted quickly. A hand tapped me on the shoulder and I looked up. It was my father-in-law.

"Thank you Adrian." He said gratefully. "For saving my car, it would have been awkward to explain the damage to my insurance agent." I nodded and smiled in understanding. I was the same way with my Lexus. We all had to adjust to the new things. Luckily for us, we had the time.

Hours later, as others retired, I went in search of my father. I was a bit hard on him and I regretted it a little. I found him in the library, buried deep in books.

"Father, I'm sorry." I began. "I guess all that's happened, the battles and worrying about Soma and the children really….Father are you listening to me?"

"How is this position even possible?" My father said as he tilted his head to further study the picture. I blinked in confusion and edged closer to what my father was looking at. A fierce blush arose to my cheeks as I looked away.

"FATHER PUT THAT INFERNAL THING AWAY!" I shouted, feeling a vein in my neck pulsating. My father looked up at me with a sheepish smile.

"Oh, Adrian," He said as he closed the book and put it to the side. "How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough to discover that my father's the King of Perverts…." I muttered. My father rolled his eyes and motioned for me to take a seat, which I accepted.

"Father, I do apologize…."

"Adrian, I know what you're going through. I've been there. And I'm not a pervert, who ever wrote this book is." I looked at the title and sighed. The Kama Sutra…..I thought. I should have known.

"I'm going to retire." I sighed, feeling a headache coming on. My father looked at me and held my wrist.

"Stay up with me. We could talk."

"Father, you put that book to the side, when you do that, you always get back to it!" My father looked away and made a face that said "Damn, busted." I shook my head and rose to my feet. "Goodnight Father."

"Goodnight Adrian." My father called, already into the book. My father…. King of the Perverts….I thought as I entered my bedroom and laid face down in my pillow. I felt my beloved stir and kiss my cheek.

"Adrian, are you all right?" He asked in concern. I turned to him and stroked his hair and face lovingly.

"I'm fine angel." I said. "But just to warn you, if you hear certain noises coming from next door, just don't be alarmed." Soma sighed and nodded, settling back to sleep. Of course when I heard screams and moans, I growled and buried my face into my pillow. Damn me for being RIGHT!

I was not a happy camper the next morning. I sat at the table, with a mug of black coffee in my hands. Soma was preparing breakfast.

"Adrian, you look horrible."

"When you hear your father and his lover going at it all night, you wouldn't get much sleep."

"You were right?" Soma asked with a laugh. "Just what in the world was your father reading?"

"The Kama Sutra," I said wryly. Soma looked at me and smiled.

"So, your dad found one of my dad's books huh?" He asked, I looked at him and shook my head.

"My father got curious and stumbled onto it accidently."

"And I'm going to keep it." My father's voice said with a chuckle. "I hope Matthew doesn't mind parting with it."

"Father, please, I don't need to know of your sexual exploits." I said, sipping on my coffee. My father ruffled my hair, which annoyed me now that I was older. Soma placed breakfast before us and returned to prepare more. I stood up and held my beloved's hands in my own.

"Angel, sit down, you've done enough." I said gently, placing him at my seat and taking over. My father raised an eyebrow and sat back.

"Soma, do you think your father will part with that book?" He asked. Soma shrugged but didn't say a word. He knew that this topic was an awkward one for me.

"You can ask, but let's talk about something else. Like nurseries…."

"I have a brilliant idea and design in mind." My father said excitedly. "A room with a view, light colors, perhaps white and mint green…"

"Those are neutral colors." Soma mused. "I guess that will work. But what of the animal…."

"Well I'm not crazy about ducklings, I've already spoke to Adrian on the matter."

"And I vetoed bunnies." I said, making sure the pancakes didn't burn. Soma looked at us and sighed.

"Well what else are there….ah, how about lambs and doves?" I thought on that and smiled. I liked it. So did my father.

"Doves and lambs it is." He said. "At least until we know what you're having." I agreed on that. It would be strange to make up a girls' room and we end up with two sons or vice versa. I was dying to find out, as I knew Soma was but we had to wait. Two more months….I thought. Hopefully we will have peace and quiet.

So, will Arikado ever get the peace and quiet he's longed for? Review to find out.