Title: I love you too.
Author: Blemery, Mrpointyhorns
Rating: PG-13
Pairing(s): S/J, B/R, YY/Y, MM/M/M, H/O
Beta: none
Spoilers: none

Warning: Mpreg, Yaoi

Seto and Joey agreed on a plan before they arrived at Kaiba Corp. They parked in the garage avoiding the front doors.

Mokuba met them in the garage; it was surprising to see him because he spent very little time at the office. He earned money simply by owning shares of the company. Since he graduated from college he slowly started spending more and more time at the office. He never, however, met them at their car.

"I saw the news report. I had security take care of the front, but I wanted to meet you. The employees are whispering," Mokuba explained. Joey was still surprised that not one of those employees stopped to question Seto as they made their way into the building.

The lady at the front desk smiled at them just like normal. Seto stopped by her desk to tell her to send any of their friends up, he had a feeling that one or more might stop by.

As soon as they arrived Seto set up an interview with the local news station. He hoped that it would bring their local news some ratings and satisfy the public, for the most part.

As soon as Joey arrived he began preparing for the Monday morning board meeting. Even though he was not a board member he did own a part of the company when Seto gave Joey some shares. It was not necessary for Joey to be at the board meeting but no one would argue about him being there. Besides he was Seto's assistant and the CEO tended to like having an ally around, this time he would have two, his husband and his brother.

Even though the board members gave their CEO and Joey strange looks, they neither asked nor complained about the pair. They carried on like always knowing that the personal affairs of the company's owner should not affect the business, if it did entire corporation may face dissolution.

After the meeting Seto went to work as usual and so did Joey, along with Mokuba helping their day's work might be lessened. Around noon Ryou finally showed up, he was on his own except for Yukiru.

"I'm surprised Bakura's not with you," Seto commented when Ryou was shown in by his assistant, Joey. Joey sat beside Ryou on the opposite side of Seto's desk.

"Bakura does not really understand what's going on. He is not a very moral person; it's hard to be when you play games with death. He has no idea what this could do to us. He doesn't understand that we could lose Yukiru because of this," Ryou explained. He put his son on his knee bouncing him gently. He was not sure if Seto's office was child proofed for a baby as young a Yukiru.

"Ryou, you know that would be the last option. I will not let someone take my children away from me because of this. They can put me in prison if they think that's fit but when I get out I want to see my kids. I will make sure that yours are the same. Even if I cannot, how are they able to take Yukiru from Bakura?" Seto understood Ryou's concerns, but he did not see any precedent for someone taking their children away. "Getting one's child taken away completely is nearly impossible, and there is nothing on test tube babies before, which is what our children are."

Even though Seto remained cool and confident, neither Ryou nor Joey felt the same. The reassurance in his words tasted sour to both the men sitting in front of his desk. They both however forced smiles; they did not want Seto to worry about them as well, especially Joey.

Before anyone could pick up the conversation, or a new one, Seto's inner-office phone buzzed. "Kaiba, the news crew is here to set up," it was Mokuba's voice, meaning he had personally let the news crew in, and already had them setting up. Mokuba was just warning them that they had very little time.

"Thank you, we'll be right out," Seto promised his little brother. He released the speaker button on his phone before turning back to his guest. Today did not look like it would be very productive. Luckily, for Seto his business could live without his continuous concentration.

"Seto," Joey looked pale. It was unlike his younger-self, before he would have done anything to be on camera, famous and rich. It was different now. He would not be going on television for fame or for fortune. He would be standing up defending his family and his decision. It scared the hell out of him.

Ryou rose when Seto did heading to the door. He wanted to see the press coverage, since it could concern him in the future. Joey however remained seated. Ryou without a word went to wait with Mokuba outside Seto's office.

Seto gathered a few of his items to bring with him. He was prepared to answer any questions the reports asked. Then he rounded his desk and stood in front of his husband. "Get up Joey."

The blond shook his head defiantly. "No." He whispered. "I can't."

"Joey, get up. We need to talk to the press, you need to be their most of all," Seto explained. He could feel Joey shaking, even from a foot away. "Come on, Joe, you're braver then this. You stood up to so many things; remember it was your bravery that half drew me to you in the first place."

"I know, but Seto, I had nothing to lose then. I just got my life back and I don't want it stolen again." Joey hung his head. He felt sick simply because he was so scared. He had never been this scared before. He could always handle his problems, or Seto would. This time he could not see how confessing would help solve anything.

"Joey, they can't do anything. They're reporters. Everyone might hate us after this, but so what! We knew that was a possibility for us in the future. You may not remember being pregnant with Dray, but you're pregnant now, so you accepted this possibility by doing so." Seto sighed. He reached out and put a hand on Joey's shoulder. "We're doing this together."

The blond was still unsure about the success of this attempt to protect their family, but Seto needed him there. He could not let his husband do this alone, especially since it could help. Joey forced himself to stand; he forced himself to follow Seto to the news conference. It was not easy for him to take the first step, and it was not easy to take any of the others that followed; with each Joey wanted to turn around.

It became easy only when Joey was led in front of the news crew and asked, "Joey Kaiba is it true that you gave birth to a child after creating and carry it for nine months?" The question was easy to answer. Joey realized that he could do this, whether or not it accomplished anything, this part was easy.

"Yes, it is true. Seto is better at explaining how this was accomplished then I am? For me giving birth to my son is still a miracle, it doesn't matter how much science and medicine was involved. It could never have been accomplished without discoveries, inventions, and a platform, that is mothers before me, that came first." Joey explained. He paused a few seconds as the reporters took this in, they recorded it, and they jotted it down on their notepads.

Then the questions turned to Seto. "How did this happen?" A pretty blonde report asked. She waved her microphone in front of Seto. Joey had already said that he knew more about this then he did.

"It was not simple. Joey's right it took many advancements in science and medicine for something like this to occur. However the actual process is simple enough that my son can explain it. An embryo was created using both Joey and my DNA, and an artificial home was created by cloning Joey's sister's womb. The actual birth was performed by a c-section." Seto explained as simply as he could without going into too much detail. He allowed his brother to hand out information on the full procedure.

After numerous whispers and scribbles, the reporters brought up the next question. "Why? What reason did you choose to do this?"

Seto turned to look at Joey; he had already been watching Seto. It was agreed on silently, and Joey continued. "We wanted a family. Adopting or getting someone to carry a child for us would have been fine, but when we were approached about this path it called to us. At first I was scared, I didn't know what to think, and I could hardly believe it. Now, even during my pregnancy I knew it was worth it. I brought my son into this world, not simply by producing his seed but by carrying him to term. That's why we did it for our family, but we also did it to help further the research." Joey turned the question back to Seto.

The CEO nodded along with Joey's answer. "Research like this, while furthering our family, is also good for our humankind. There are many areas that have been losing their female population because males are more desired, leaving a substantial difference in numbers. This procedure could help that. I don't want women to disappear. In fact, I would be happy to have a daughter, but for families where the woman can not carry a child this is also an option." Seto explained a little bit of why the process was significant for society.

The reporters began to scribble again, but one, the blonde stuck her microphone up again and asked: "You said you would like to have a daughter. Does this mean that Joey is pregnant now?"

The two men bothered not to look at each other, and they did not deny it. Joey answered clearly. "I am pregnant, but only just. We don't know if we're having a boy or a girl."

Questions rang out through-out the room. Seto and Joey however decided that they said enough. They admitted to what they did and gave information on it. The pregnancy, still new to them, was not open for more discussion. Mokuba helped disperse the press. The blonde was the first to leave, and obviously she got what she came from.

"That went well," Joey sighed when they left the conference room. The sigh was too soon. Seto's assistant hurried over with some sour news.

"Dray's school called. There wasn't a problem with him, but there was something wrong with a Bakura?" The assistant explained.

Ryou, who had listened to the conference near the back, frowned. "This is not good." He shook his head.

Seto rolled his eyes, "Joey can you handle it? If you need me, it's okay to call."

The blond puppy nodded. "Ryou and I will go. At least he has Yukiru as a barraging tool." Ryou nodded enthusiastically at this.

--

Serenity hummed a soft melody to herself. Hiro, her little girl, lay in her arms as she rocked her back and forth. She was getting to really show signs of a personality. She was only three months old but already she would light up when Serenity or one of her fathers walked in the room.

Duke bought her all the best 3 month old toys, both educational and fun. Tristan was incredible with her. One of the few, from the former gang, that had some sort of stable environment growing up, at least at home, he was able to apply much of that with Hiro.

"Serenity?" It was Duke this time. He smiled down at the baby. He liked to think that she was his, because she had dark black hair just like him. However, he could not be sure of such because the gene could have run in Tristan's line as well. "Tristan wants us in the living room. He says there's something we should see."

Serenity stood from the rocking chair. Hiro was still not asleep, so she took her daughter with her as she followed Duke to the den.

Duke usually went to work during the week, but since Hiro was born he was spending more time at home, usually going to work in the morning, and coming home, running his company from home. Tristan did not start his job until later in the morning, so he was often home until a few hours before Duke came home. It worked out well for all involved, especially Hiro.

Tristan scooted to the side of the couch when the group entered. Duke sat down beside him, with Serenity at the other end. The arm of the couch used to help support her elbow, and the baby's weight.

"What is it, Tris?" Serenity turned leaning back a little to catch his eye around Duke's large head.

"It's Joey and Kaiba they're going to be on in thirty minutes. It's about the alleged pregnancy described this morning." Tristan said gravely. "I'm sure it will go well on their side but I don't think it will sit well with people watching. I'm sort of worried about Joey."

Serenity nodded she was also worried about her older brother. Maybe it had been better off when he had died. Then no one worried about these issues, now Joey had one right after another. She knew that Joey, if anyone, could handle it. Plus he had Kaiba to help him, and if he needed more support he had all of his friends. "He's not alone though, that's what's important. Duke, can you hold Hiro?"

"Sure," Duke gladly took his daughter. He knew that his husband and Serenity would want to pay their attention on the conference. He also wanted to watch but he was less concerned about being distracted then the other two were, especially if it was for his baby.

He sat Hiro on his lap, laying her back against his chest so that she could watch her Uncles on television if she wanted to. She did not want to; instead she had more fun playing with his little finger, clenching it at different strengths with her hand.

Unlike the conference on Joey and Seto's end, the group watching heard a report explain that Joey and Seto confirmed the pregnancy. Then it showed a short clip of Joey's confirmation, "Yes, it is true." Then the report skipped the hows, and whys and went straight to telling the viewers that Joey was pregnant again. Then they aired another clip, "I am pregnant, but only just. We don't know if we're having a boy or a girl." The segment ended with the reporter saying that Joey and Seto refused to answer other question, which they had, but that was after they explained how and why.

"Oh no!" Serenity gasped. It looked terrible. Yes, it confirmed the rumors but it also led the view into thinking that Joey and Seto cared nothing about what the public thought on the issue. It showed that Seto was once again using his money and power for his own gain, and Joey too this time.

"I know! I bet they miss quoted them. Seto was standing beside him, and you know he did not stay quiet the entire conference!" Tristan turned the television off as it changed to the daily weather report.

Serenity wrung her hands a little. "I'm really worried guys. What if this affects us? What if Hiro can't see her Uncle Joey anymore?" She began to get upset over her own worrying. Her eyes began filling with unnecessary tears and she began to sniffle.

Tristan did not look any better himself. Although he was not near tears, he had his head turned away from the people he cared about. He chewed on his lower lip and worried just as much as she did.

"That's it. Get your shoes on. We're going to visit Joey and Seto. We'll see what they have to say. Tristan did you record this?" He asked.

"Yeah, but I'm sure Seto did as well." Still he pulled out the small disc and put it in a container. Then the group gathered up many baby items and headed out.

--

Joey stared at the classroom in shocked. Ryou was with him and so was Ryou's son. He, Ryou was also shocked. Inside the classroom, Bakura was placed in a table with three other students. He was learning too!

After several minutes of silence Ryou leaned over, "Do you see that too?"

"Depends, do you see Bakura in a 7 year olds class learning the finer points of rounding?" Joey whispered back without looking away from the little window in the door.

"Yeah, that's what I see." Ryou sighed a little relieved but also a little worried.

Joey took a deep breath and carefully opened the door to the classroom. He stuck his head in as soon as there was room with a forced grin on his face.

"Mr. Kaiba," Agastami waved. He turned to the class giving them stern warning not to cause trouble. Then placing a trash bin in the door he left the classroom, still able to hear and see his students in case they did decide to act up.

"What happened?" Ryou narrowed his eyes darkly. He was worried, concerned, and very angry at Bakura's behavior.

"Nothing, not anything terrible," Agastami gave Yukiru a little pinch on his nose, before turning back to the adults. "Actually Dray did very well, a group of parents and students were concerned but he answered all their questions and the students are really taking to him. Bakura, well he came in roaring, but I could not understand him. Anyway, after several frustrating minutes I settled him down and sternly told him to leave or learn. So he sat down, but I thought that I'd let you know."

"Wow," Ryou seemed pleased with the situation, not ideal, but good for his yami. "Well, we'll just be going then?"

"Class ends in twenty minutes. Why don't you head to the faculty lounge and wait this out. Bakura however, is not allowed back in my class, as a student. I would maybe like to have him as a guest speaker. He is very knowledgably about ancient history."

"No surprise there. He obsessed with them." Ryou chimed. Joey thanked the teacher for the update and headed into the lounge.

--

After class ended Ryou, Bakura and Yukiru accompanied Joey and Dray home, to the Kaiba Mansion. They were not the only ones however to arrive at the mansion. Joey's sister, Duke, and Tristan, plus Yugi and Yami were all there. Tea left a message with all her luck and love with the butler. She was playing in a musical in Tokyo and could not leave.

"Oh Joey it was just awful!" Serenity ran to her brother hugging her tightly. "Are you okay? Has anyone given you a hard time? I'll beat them up!"

Joey smiled a little at his sister's brave and defensive attitude. He hugged her tightly. It brought him more comfort then he thought. He had not realized that he was this upset, not since the conference.

"Hey guys, lets sit down," Tristan suggested. Everyone agreed that this was the best idea. He and Yugi set up a play pen for the boy babies. Duke placed his daughter, inside her car seat, on the floor next to the couch. He did not dare move her since she had just fallen asleep. Everyone else found seats on the couches, chairs and floor.

"Joey did you see the stuff they said about you on TV?" Yugi ask. He sat anxiously on the floor next to Bakura and Dray.

"Not since this morning, why?" Joey asked from his seat next to his sister and Tristan on the couch.

"Well it's not really what they said, but how they said it." Serenity explained. "They made it out like you selfish wanted Dray and this new baby and that you didn't care about the ethics or the consequences!"

"Yes and they didn't even play Seto during the entire segment." Yami explained as well. He sat alone in a chair near the unlit fireplace.

"Shit! That's not how it was supposed to look." Joey pulled at his hair. He rubbed the heal of his hand against his eyes. "What's going to happen? This can't be good! Fuck."

"Mom?" Dray looked up at his mom. He had not acted like this in the morning. In fact he and his father had reassured Dray that everything was going to be alright, but now that reassurance was gone.

"I'm sorry Dray. I shouldn't be swearing." Joey muttered the half hearted apology. He deserved to swear a little bit right. Joey let out a shaking breath. He was not doing well. His stomach churned at all the possibilities; jail, having his babies taken away from him, worst of all; Dray and his unborn child may be in trouble. What if most people felt the way Mrs. Yagami did? Would they kill them? Would they treat them like an experiment? Would they grow up wishing they had never been born, or wanted?

"Mom, don't cry!" Dray cradled under the coffee table and squirmed onto his Mom's lap. "Don't cry, don't. What's wrong? You said it was okay! You said it would be okay."

Joey shuddered wrapping his arms around Dray, making it nearly impossible for Joey to stop crying. He was so worried. He had promised Dray that it would be okay but what if he was wrong.

The group shifted uncomfortably. They all understood why Joey was upset but they did not know how to help him.

Bakura turned to Ryou and looked at him curiously. "Is it really this bad? What about Yukiru?" Ryou did not answer his lover he even turned away from him.

"Mom?" Dray shook Joey a little, trying to get an answer from him.

"Dray," Seto said from the door way. He was home early from work, having seen a repeat of their conference on television.

Dray looked up at his Dad moving out of the way when Seto came around to the front of the couch and sat down on the arm of the sofa next to Joey. "Joey, you need to calm down. I saw the news report, and yes it wasn't the prettiest, but we do not know how the public will react. They may take our honesty and accept it. If they do not, we will just have to try again. Anyway, they cannot do anything to us. I have my best lawyers on the matter and I do not want you or Dray, or any of your friends to worry."

"And if nothing works?" Joey looked up at Seto. He was not about to relax until everything was alright.

"If nothing else works, I'll call in a favor with Marik. We'll alter anyone and everyone's mind that does not approve." Seto promised.

"Oh! Yeah I guess if they can bring Joey back that should be easy." Yugi chirped from the floor.

Bakura rolled his eyes and vocally disagreed with Marik and Malik's powers. Still the thought cheered up Joey. "Okay. I guess I'm alright with that." Seto smiled leaning down to give Joey a kiss.

Joey turned to his son who was standing between his mother and father in front of the couch. "I'm sorry I worried you Dray."

"I just don't get it. I told my class and some of their parents about how I was born, and they were not upset at all. And you said that everything would be okay? Is it not?" Dray tilted his head a little bit. He maybe smart but sometimes grown-ups were just too confusing.

Seto cleared his throat and gave his son a pat. "Sometimes when people are pregnant they get a little emotional. They'll cry or get upset for almost no reason. I'm not saying that Joey was not really worried but I think he was crying because he's pregnant. But he doesn't need to be worried; because I will make sure everything is okay."

"Okay, Dad!" Dray nodded. He thought his Dad was no less then a god, so he knew that his father was not lying. He leaned over and gave Joey and the baby a kiss. "It's okay, Dad says so."

"Yeah."

"Hey!" Serenity spoke up from the other side of Joey. The family moment was a little awkward for the rest of them, but it was better then watching Joey cry. "Lets play pass the babies!"

The group agreed to this, getting out the three babies they passed each around the circle cooing and tickling them. It was a simple game but it lightened everyone's mood. It especially eased Joey's.