I had intended on writing this chapter sooner but its complex nature boggled my brain.

Only 2 chapters left after this one. There might be a third…but I'm still not positive.

This chapter is going to kill me. But thank you anyway, for all the positive feedback.

Disclaimer: Nothing.

-Chapter 6-

''Bry...I don't think they know anything about us, besides...that book was about Neko's and the only neko we know is...''

The parents both looked out towards their friends and children, all seated in the sand, trying to build a castle. Their once stoic friend and his lover had changed quite a bit, over half a decade. Kai actually smiled whenever he could and did not take life so seriously now that Rei was by his side. Maturity had not turned them into workaholics or recluses, but free and sincere men, ready to start a family.

Amongst the cheerful laughs, the familiar ringing of a cell phone began to echo. They knew it was not either of them and from the expression on Rei's face, it definitely had to be Kai's. He excused himself, murmured and apology to Rei and took the call, as he walked away. The children watched and remained silent until Rei ushered them back onto the play structure.

Kai looked furious and as he visibly turned off the cellular device, he then flung it against a tree and it shattered immediately. Tala found himself laughing, as the aggravated businessman came stalking over, to the blanket on the ground. Bryan was also amused, but his thoughts were still lingering elsewhere. Kai did not say a word, until Rei came over as well and waited, with narrowed eyes, for an excuse.

''That was work…'' Kai stated, in a less than pleased way.

''How did they get that number?'' Rei questioned, as he waited expectantly for his answer. Whatever number it was, it was now forever shut off.

''I don't know- but it's serious, or else they would not have gone through all that trouble. They said some company from the states is trying to buy a large portion of our shares. I have to go speak with this Yankee myself.''

Rei sighed a chaste kiss was pressed to his cheek.

''I'll be back before bed. I promise. So wait up for me, kitten.''

He received the usual, less than enthusiastic nod, before he went and said goodbye to the children, currently swinging and singing a playful tune.

Rei looked dejected, as he waved to Kai, jogging over to the trail, who then disappearing into the foliage. Tala gave him a sympathetic look to Rei and gently patted the blanket, where the Chinese man promptly dropped and sat, in a huff. He was obviously distressed and angered by the phone call, but at least the item in question, which caused such a frown, was destroyed.

Two little smiling faces came running, but when they saw their uncle pouting, Raisa kissed his tanned cheek and Adrick hugged him. Children always seemed to have the best instincts. Unless Kai had told them to do that…either way, Rei was genuinely smiling again and so were the proud parents.

They returned to the estate, well enough before dinner, as Rei exclaimed that he was going to cook the biggest meal, ever. The children cheered and began making requests, as they all walked back together.

When the children had heard that their uncle Kai had a game room, stashed away downstairs, Rei showed them the way. He sat them down on a large, leather sofa, in front of a game station, with a television practically the size of the wall and let them enjoy the games.

The parental couple was sitting on the couch, talking quietly amid themselves, as Rei walked by again and into the kitchen. Once their host was out of range, their idle chitchat took on a more serious nature.

''Do you think Kai knows?'' Bryan asked, in a hushed voice.

''I don't think so…or else why would be so adamant about adopting? I think this whole thing has been hidden from him.'' Tala responded, as he too had spent their day outside, pondering the new information to this intricate puzzle.

Bryan nodded, as he added, ''If Rei was…'' The key word was purposely left out. ''That would explain his illness, his moody behavior today and the fact that he has that book.'' Although he had yet to see it, Bryan completely trusted his lover.

''I'll show it to you…'' Tala said, before he stood up and poked his head into the kitchen and told Rei, ''We're going to go change, keep an eye on them for a few minutes, it might get rowdy, if they're competing.'' Rei smiled to him, as he nodded.

Tala took his lover's hand and headed upstairs. He made sure to step quietly about and led Bryan to the library. Thankfully, the book was still sitting on the cushions of the couch. He carefully opened it up and flipped to the page he had memorized. Bryan's reaction had been the same as his own.

''Rei must suspect something as well…if he had this delivered to him.'' Bryan stared numbly at the page, as unconsciously, his fingers slid over the pregnant stomach of the male, in the sketched picture.

''I think we should talk to him…'' Tala stated, tentatively and Bryan immediately squeezed on his hand, in agreement.

After a few more minutes and lazy kisses, upstairs, the parents descended and headed to check on their kin. The children were playing a racing game, with steering wheels on their laps, competing for first place. They lingered a while and encouraged both Raisa and Adrick, before they headed back to see Rei.

A loud thud sound suddenly resonated from the kitchen and wordlessly, both fathers ran down the long hallway. They found Rei, on his knees in front of the cupboards, with one hand clutched onto the countertop and the other wrapped securely around his waist. Bryan had no doubts then that Rei was suffering, just as he had.

''Rei…''

Rei turned to them, with a fake smile that did not provide the comfort his words tried to convey. ''Hey guys, I'm alright…don't worry. I just got a little dizzy, that's all.''

Bryan dismissed his attempt at reassurance and helped the young male to his feet. He noticed that Rei's hand had still not left his stomach and with a hesitant voice, he said, ''Rei…we need to talk.''

Amber eyes looked to Tala, who nodded sternly. ''Just order takeout for the kids and we can talk, while they're playing.''

Rei had no idea why his guests were performing this sudden intervention but he suddenly felt very nervous and uneasy.

Could they have…figured it out?

He allowed the men to lead him into the living room, without any protests and swallowed down hard, his nervousness, and the dizzy spell that had washed over him, yet again. Tala looked to Bryan and took his hand, in a comforting way. This was something Bryan had to do, for both himself and Rei.

''Rei…I- we…we found your book.'' The words fumbled around his tongue at first, until he took a moment to stop and take a deep breath.

Rei did not know how to react. He was sure that his words were going to come out just as jumbled. He wanted to ask them, just what were they getting at, but at the same time, he wanted to cave in and tell someone about his…secret.

The Chinese male sat quietly, in front of his interrogators, as he contemplated the situation, in his own mind. His head tilted forward and his long, ebony bangs hid his face from further questions. The jittering hands on his lap began to tighten around the material of his pants and the sickening sensation was slowly creeping up on him, again.

Rei had no idea how far along he was. His ordeal began only three weeks prior. He celebrated his anniversary with Kai; they went out for a nice meal and returned home to make love between the sheets. Their extended holidays together began that very night. They spent the week indulging themselves in each other's presence, until that very weekend, when Rei was called out to France.

A good friend of his, whom worked along side the Chinese, was opening his first restaurant. He insisted that Rei and his lover enjoy his first meal, from the fancy, five stars, French restaurant. Rei was delighted and cordially accepted the invitation. They flew out together, on a private jet and spent the weekend in France.

However, by Monday, when Rei woke up sick, they deemed that perhaps his illness was due to the flights. After a week though, of waking up every morning, sick, Rei consulted a doctor. Apparently, there was nothing wrong with him. Kai then left to pick up their guests and during his departure, Rei, over paranoid and anxious, called Rai.

''Rai…do you remember that book…about the male neko pregnancy?''

Rai simply laughed on his end of the receiver. ''I do, Rei…but why are you calling me about that?''

''I…I…'' Rei stuttered for a moment, until he finally whispered, in a very serious, but frightened way. ''I think I'm pregnant…''

Rai was stunned into a shocking silence but as he heard Rei, crying on the other end, he listened to his friend and as requested, he sent the book, along with a letter. He had received his confirmation, even though he did not believe in miracles. Was he really…pregnant?

Only he and time could tell.

Rei hesitantly looked up to his guests, with unshed tears in his eyes and a faint, but hopeful smile.

''Rei…if you don't want to say anything, we understand. But I want you to hear me out…'' Bryan sighed heavily and nervously.

He had never told anyone before about his own closet full of secrets.

''I don't know whether your book is true or not…but if it is indeed true, it would explain a lot about your condition.'' Bryan had no idea where to begin, or even what to say.

Tala moved closer to his lover, a sign that he was there and by his side.

''I would know that…because…I too was…pregnant.''

Rei's eyes had downcast, again, but within an instance, they were wide and staring intently at Bryan, who shifted uneasily.

But that was…impossible…

''Bryan…that can't-''

''I'm not lying, Rei.'' Silver eyes narrowed and Rei immediately fell silent. ''Why do you think Raisa and Adrick look so much like us? Why do you think I have a disfiguring scar across his stomach? And why do you think there are no adoption papers, with our names on them?''

Rei could not believe his ears, but only days ago, he did not believe in his ancestry either and yet now, he had proof to believe in both stories. After Kai and Rei had decided to start their own family, Kai looked into adopting. A few days later, he told Rei that he had never found an agency, in which his friends had adopted. They did not bother to look into the matter further…but now…

''I'm sorry…'' Rei murmured quietly.

It seemed as though miracles were interconnected, by fate, as he then said, in the same hushed voice, ''I'm pregnant…''

Rei thought of Kai, who was still in the dark and his heart sunk. He had confined in them, the secret that he could not even bare to tell his own lover and father of his child. Tears flowed freely from his hurting eyes and when Bryan tried to comfort him, he sobbed against the man's chest.

Bryan understood how truly painful miracles could truly be…

-TBC-

I'm sorry if Rei crying on Bryan creeped other people out, as much as it bothered me. It just…had to be Bryan, I mean; he and Rei are the same.

Anyway, that chapter turned out completely different than what I expected it to be. I really don't know what to make of it. It feels different than the others. Is that good or bad, reviewers? I'd like to know.

Stay tuned. I'll be doing a lot more explaining next chapter and the limelight will be focused on Kai. Expect more length as well. I wanted to write more for this chapter but I knew that this was the best ending for it.