Cushy: Well it took some doing but here's Chapter 2 of Family Tails
Kari: Finally! What were you doing all that time?
Cushy: "Sigh" If you must know I was doing homework, Grade 12 (Senior year) isn't as easy as some make it out to be
Kari: Excuses, excuses
Cushy: Well thank you to those who reviewed and liked this story, it makes this job a lot easier
Kari: Sure does well enough of us and enjoy the second chappie

Disclaimer: I do not own Dance in the Vampire Bund, this is a purely fan-made story.

Akira's words didn't make any sense to Aki or even to Hikari 'I'm sorry but, what?' she asked getting to her feet
'I don't see how any of this is possible I mean, she's just a kid!' Aki yelled pointing at Mina on the other end of the table. 'And last time I checked, kids can't give birth let alone, carry a baby!'.

'So does this mean that Aki's not my sister?' asked Hilkari suddenly

'Akiyuki Mina sit down this instant!' Mina commanded, hearing her words Aki obeyed and sat down in her seat slowly 'You must understand Aki, this is just as hard for us as it is for you' said Hiroki.

'What the hell is that supposed to mean?' Aki yelled her eyes glowing red and had two small fangs showing through. Yumiko saw the change in Aki and gaped.

'I see you now understand why Yumiko' said Mina calmly, 'That doesn't make any difference, she's still my daughter!' Yumiko snapped glaring at the Princess, Mina glared back in return 'Look at her, she is far more than just an ordinary human Yumiko! Just be thankful that we haven't decided to take Hikari from you!' Mina said now getting to her feet, Akira following.

The young servant could feel the situation growing more tense than it needs to be. Yumiko on the other hand couldn't nor did she want to believe the Princess, Akiyuki was hers; she and Hiroki had raised her ever since she was a baby.
The day when Akira gave Aki to her was one she would never forget yet, it seemed she would soon have to, it was fair at all.

'That's not fair' said Yumiko under her breath.

'Life isn't fair Yumiko' Mina said

'What do we do now then, Princess?' Yumiko asked stiffly, giving into the Vampire's Princess, Aki looked back and forth between her mother and Mina.

'Wait, tell me you're not falling for this crap Mom!' Aki said outraged here was her mother, Yumiko Sato, tearfully giving into the Vampire Princess. As much as Yumiko wanted to acknowledge Aki she wasn't able to.

Instead, it was Hiroki who did 'Akiyuki, it is hard to accept we knew this day would just please...' he was cut off by an angered Aki.

"'Hard to accept?' That's an understatement father, how can you believe anything she tells you?' asked Aki indicating to Mina.

'Aki please just listen to her, she is your mother and Akira is your father!' Hiroki said finally getting the message across to Akiyuki as he pointed to the young wolf next to Mina, he couldn't believe Akira, it looked as though he hadn't aged a day since he gave them Akiyuki.

'How is it possible though? She's just a child...' Aki's voice left her as a hand placed itself onto her shoulder. She turned her head and looked Mina right in the eye as the Princess caressed her cheek.

'Akiyuki' Mina sighed before one of her distant memories came into her mind...

Aki saw an adult woman on the brink of giving up, the woman she saw was beautiful almost like an angel but had blood red eyes and fantastic golden yellow hair. This woman was lying almost limply on a make-shit bed.

Vera and Akira were by her side, she saw that Akira didn't look different than to what he does now, the angel gave out a terrified scream as she was forced to keep fighting. Aki then realized that the angel was Princess Mina only, she was a lot older than she was now.

'Keep going Princess' Akira encouraged 'She won't see you unless you keep fighting'.

Mina's eyes interlocked with Akira's, Aki saw that his words were sincere and was trying to do the best he could to keep Mina calm 'It's painful, Akira' Mina said in a squeak.

Aki was shocked beyond belief, the Vampire Princess was feared amongst any who spoke of her yet, here she was now admitting the terrible pain she felt. Aki also saw that Akira wanted to help her only, it was impossible for him to.

'I understand Princess but, if you wanna see her, meet her, hold her you must keep going' Akira continued.

Aki spotted a man at the end of the bed, she saw that he was helping with the delivery and a soft smile was appearing on his face 'Akira's is right Princess, your daughter won't make it unless you give it your all' Vera agreed softly.

Aki could feel Mina's pain and silently encouraged her to keep going also, she might've grown up to think of Mina as a monster but seeing her like this made her change her view, slightly.

It was a sorrowful sight to see such a powerful and manipulative ruler be in such a vulnerable state 'She's almost here Princess, a little more' the unknown man said.
Mina gave another painful screech, it was so loud that it could possibly deafen those who were near her, though both Vera and Akira remained unfazed.

Her crying to a stop once a baby's wailing cries were head 'Congratulations Princess' the man said, his exposed eye softened at the sight of the baby girl in his arms.

Akiyuki realized then that the man who delivered her to be her grandfather 'You did it Mina, after all that she's here and you can hold her' said Akira pressing his face up against Mina's in hopes that she would no longer be in pain.

Vera was on the urge of tears herself, it surely was a joyous occasion

'Wolf, I believe the Princess has earned her right to hold the new Princess' Vera said sternly while locking eyes with her exhausted mistress. The man who was addressed as "Wolf" reluctantly walked towards Akira and Mina with the new baby in his arms.

'Of course' Wolf agreed handing over his granddaughter to the ruler of the vampires. Mina took the baby girl expertly in her arms with Akira by her side.

'Akiyuki' Mina sighed and allowed Akira to stroke his daughter's rosy cheek with a thick finger...

The memory dissolved and Aki was locked in a staring war with her mother 'Wh-what was that?' Aki asked feeling somewhat light-headed.

'The truth, now you know that I was the one who gave you life' said Mina her voice gone from menacing to caring 'My true form is how I could carry you, it was also how your father and I...' Mina was cut off by Yumiko clearing her throat.

'I think that's all we need to know Princess' Yumiko snapped, Aki could hear venom lacing her words. 'The real question is: what do we do now? Is Akiyuki to stay with you?' asked Yumiko reluctantly.

Mina nodded 'I'm afraid so, yes'

'We don't even get to spend her birthday with her?' asked Hikari. Smiling Aki got from her seat and went over to hug her sister, even if they're not related by blood Kari was still Aki's little sister, she always has and always will be.

'Don't cry kiddo, everything's gonna be fine' Aki said wiping the tears away from Kari's cheeks with her thumb.

'How? You're a Princess now, like Barbie!' Hikari yelled, tears now poured down from her cheeks and onto her lap, small broken sobs came from her chest, she also started to hiccup.

Aki smiled 'It's not "forever" you've still got Oscar' Aki reminded her 'No matter how much I despise that fur-ball'. Akira heard her comment and chuckled to himself.

'Will you come home with us?' asked Hikari, she already knew the answer but she wanted to hear it directly from her big sister.
Aki shook her head 'I'm not able to, Mina made it very clear' said Aki.

Hikari's gaze drifted from her sister to the ground 'This isn't my piece of "fun" either Kar, trust me though, it's not a forever goodbye' Aki told her, she suddenly felt exhausted beyond belief. Being shown a memory of your birth definitely took a lot outta you.

'I do trust you, what do I tell Kanon?' Hikari asked not wanting to let Aki go. All her life she has been protected and kept entertained by her big sister, when the bully, Tatsuya came and teased her about always playing alone it was Aki who put him back in his place.

'Tell her I'll call her tomorrow' Aki replied, she then felt immense fatigue washing over her, she got to her feet and grabbed the side of her head. As she tried to stand up she immediately fell to the ground 'Aki!' Yumiko yelled and started to run to her but it was Akira who got to her first.

Hiroki scowled 'Bloody dog' he muttered as Akira placed Aki in his arms, hugging her close to him, as if he was protecting her like he would Mina and Vera.
'She's fine, a little tired is all' said Akira calming Yumiko's nerves from the sudden shock.

'Now I think it's best if you leave' Mina ordered standing in front of Akira and Akiyuki after Akira stood up with her in his arms.
'I'm waiting until I see her eyes open!' Yumiko yelled disturbing Aki slightly she then embraced her father's warmth.

'Then I'm afraid you'll be awake all night, whether you want to accept it or not Yumiko is entirely up to you but you can't escape the truth!' Mina told her.

'Please understand Yumiko, Hiroki we want what's best for Akiyuki and that right now is for her to be here with her biological parents, we can keep her safe from those who want her life' Akira said defending his and Mina's rights to their daughter, their baby, their child.

'I've heard enough of this crap!' Hiroki yelled unexpectedly.

'That is enough! Mr Sato you are a noble man so I suggest you act with honesty and decorum' said Vera 'You both know the terms of the agreement: Raise Aki until it was time to tell her of her true lineage'.

Yumiko glared at the dark haired woman blocking her view of Aki 'There's a key-word in there Veratos, "Time"' said Yumiko.

'Which is what you have run out of' Vera continued 'Now I suggest you leave before you wake the Princess' Vera said looking back to Akira, Aki was still fast asleep in his arms.

'This is bullshit' said Hiroki 'Come Hikari, we're leaving' he said, Yumiko held out her arm for their biological daughter.

Hikari jumped from her seat and ran to her mother's side 'What about Aki?' the question came out of her mouth like it was air itself. Yumiko didn't know how to respond.

'She's where she's safest' Hiroki replied for his wife and made his way out of the dining hall, Yumiko reluctantly followed, before Hikari followed her mother she took one last glance at Aki and allowed a crystal tear to drop...

After the Sato's left Akira and Mina made their way up the stairs 'Well, that could've gone better' said Akira placing Aki in a comfortable bed which used to be his own 'Wouldn't it have been wise to tell them beforehand Princess?' he asked.

Mina sighed and sat next to her daughter 'Either way, Yumiko and Hiroki would've been reluctant' Mina answered.

'You were never planning to let them raise her until she was 18, were you Mina?' Akira wondered, not that he was willing to go another four years without knowing the girl he and Mina made, the one he protected during one of his scouting missions.

'What we have done was more than generous' Mina replied 'They knew she wasn't theirs and yet, they seem to think that she is' Mina continued.

'Well, they were the ones who raised her, who gave her shelter' Akira said 'They were who she grew up calling "Mom and Dad" where most other children are out on the street.

Mina scoffed 'She's where she's always meant to be Akira' she said and planted a swift kiss upon Aki's forehead 'Here with us' Mina added and walked out of the room. With a kiss of his own Akira followed Mina.

Cushy: Hey everyone I hope that cleared up some confusion about how Mina was able to carry a child
Kari: Maybe you should've done that in the first chapter so they wouldn't have had confusion
Cushy: Yeah? No one asked you
Kari: Harsh
Cushy: "Sigh"
Kari: Anyways we'd like some more review this story took an effort
Cushy?: Yeah hey wait, you hardly did anything!
Kari: I was guiding you
Cushy: "Sigh, again" What am I going to do with you?
Kari: No comment, please read and review