blackamber- I know this is shorter than usual, but at least I updated, right?

Sadie- she has a point.

Bryan- once again, blackamber would like to thank everyone who voted on names and genders for the baby(babies). She also would like you, if you are interested, to check out her AMV of beyblade on youtube. It is on the account of thebadmanpuntedhim, called Brothers in Arms.

Courtney- Usual disclaimer

blackamber- ps. some of you may be like finally at the end of this chapter

Amy leaned against Indy's shoulder, stroking his neck; circling her fingers in a soothing motion. "Hey boy-oh, haven't see you in so long. I'm sorry I've been neglecting you," she whispered. The horses' black ears flicked back to her as she spoke and he gave a small whicker. Turning his large head, he butted her side playfully.

"Hey, careful," she laughed, hugging his heads. "Why are men so difficult, huh?"

Indy gave a snort that sounded almost like he was insulted.

"Well, I don't mean you of course," she teased tussling his mane.

The gelding butted her again, this time in a gentler fashion.

"Oh no," Norb's voice came from the entrance to the stall. "You are not riding!"

Amy rolled her eyes at the older man, "I wasn't planning to. I know the risks of it, Derek made sure of that."

"Just thought I'd make sure," the old man smiled, "he's missed you dearly."

"I've missed him to. There is no one in this world who knows me better than he does. He can read my emotions before I can even register them. And he is really good to vent to," she spoke, her voice calm as she continued to stroke the horse. "Do you think it would be hard to bring him to Russia?"

"So you are planning to go back?"

"Eventually."

"I don't think it'd be hard to get him there, but it may be hard for him to adjust to the climate change. But I have a feeling he'd just be happy to be with you."

Amy grinned and then turned to her 16 hand high companion, "What do you think, Indy? You want to come home with me?"

Indy whinnied and tossed his head, as though nodding.

Amy laughed and gave his neck a satisfied pat. "Well, that settles it." Dusting her hands off she exited her horses' stall, "I'll se you later boy, I fear if I stay out her much longer, Norah will come chase me back inside with a broom in hand."

"She does seem quite determined to keep you as bored as you possibly can be," the old man teased, "my wife was the same way with our daughter, fearing that anything bad would because she was so young."

Amy laughed; she could certainly see the elderly woman doing something like that. She had met Norb's wife a few times when she came to scold him about something at work or to watch her 'cowboy' husband. "Give my regards to your wife when you see her."

The old man nodded and waved her off with a friendly smile.

"I don't think Amy's going to tell him," Melissa said while sitting with Kaylie, Courtney and Sadie in the TV room.

"She will, but chances are it will be after the kid's born and she panics," Courtney said.

"Maybe… we should call him," Sadie suggested, "tell him for her."

"I like how this girl thinks," grinned Courtney, slinging her arm around Sadie's shoulders and hugging her.

"You realize, if we do that, Amy will shoot us if she finds out," Kaylie warned.

"Keyword, 'if'," Courtney countered.

"So, how do we go about this?" Melissa asked, clearly interested.

"Next training session is for me and Courtney," Sadie stated, "being my master she has to monitor the training."

"Ah," Courtney smirked, catching on, "while we're training and she's watching, you two can call him."

"Right," Melissa and Kaylie nodded.

Tala launched Wolborg, watching the blade spin, completely in control as it sparred against Falborg. Since Amy's call, Tala had been more relieved. Yes she hadn't said when she was coming back, but she had said that she still loved him. That was good enough for him. It didn't exactly mean that she had forgiven him, but the words meant that she would in time.

"You're certainly fighting better," Spencer commented, earning a confused look from Kai.

"Finally made up with your girl, huh?" Bryan teased as their bit-beasts wrestled with one another.

Tala grinned at his friend, "Yeah, so what?"

"Nothing, it's just good to have you back," Bryan grinned.

Nicol, who was lying by Kai, rose into a sitting position and barked his agreement, as though he, himself, had heard the conversation on the phone.

"You know… that dog really creeps me out sometimes," commented Ian.

Nicol looked back at him with a low, dangerous sounding- but actually playful- growl; he even bared his fangs for effect.

Ian scooted a little further from the large husky, clearly intimidated.

Tala chuckled; he had heard that growl too many times to know that it was not really threatening. As he turned his attention back to the battle, he was surprised to hear his cell go off. Under normal circumstances, Tala would ignore it and just check his voice mail later. However, seeing as Tala was on somewhat bad terms with his girlfriend, he found himself drawing his cellphone out faster than on old western gunslinger.

Not even checking the caller ID he flipped the phone on and hastily said, "Hello?"

There was a pause on the other line, though he could make out some kind of arguing. He held his breath, praying that it was Amy.

He was greatly disappointed though when it was the girl he remembered as Tyson's younger sister who greeted him. "Uh, hi Tala."

He sighed deeply, knowing it wasn't anything urgent to do with Amy, after all, if it were, Dr. Carters would have called instead. "Do you have an actual purpose for calling me?"

"Believe it or not, we do," Melissa responded.

Tala imagined that by we, she meant the twin of the 'Chief,' whom she always hung out with. "Well?"

"Uh… well it's about Amy…"

"What about her?" he asked almost eagerly.

"Well, it's kinda hard to explain, but it's important for you to know that she's not mad at you anymore, she really isn't. But she can't exactly come see you so-

"I know that."

"Oh?"

"She called me."

"OH! That's good, so maybe you already know… but if you did then you would probably be on your way already… unless you are then there was no point-

"You're rambling… and what would she have told me?"

"Oh… so she hasn't told you yet."

"She hasn't told me what yet?" Tala was really starting to get annoyed by this conversation. Apparently, Bryan was too, but for a different reason. He wanted to continue their match.

"Well... umm, a lot of time has passed since she left... andshedoesn'tknowwe'recallingyou,ifshedidwe'dbedead,andwellshe'skinda,alittlebit,mostlypregnantandyoureallyshouldcomeseehereIthinkshe'd-

"What?"

"Umm…."

"If you're not going to talk sense why'd you call?"

"Errr…" On the other line there was a sound of a struggle and someone saying 'just give me the phone' in an annoyed tone.

"Hi, Tala, it's Kaylie."

Tala rolled his eyes, "Mind telling me what this is about?"

"What Mel was trying to say (A/N: tried and failed!) was that Amy," Kaylie paused, taking a deep breath, "Amy is about four or five months due."

"Look, I have no idea what you're talking abo-" Tala froze. Due? Due for what? "K-Kaylie… are you suggesting that-"

"I'm not suggesting anything, I'm telling you that she is, Tala Volkov." Kaylie's voice had a sense of superiority in it; pride as well. "You, are going to be a father in a couple of months… and I guess Kai's going to be an uncle…"

Tala dropped his phone; the color draining from his face. A father…? Me… a father? He recalled Spencer suggesting such a thing and how he had, quite harshly, brushed off the idea. He guessed he'd have to apologize for that. As soon as his horror passed, the feeling of pure happiness filled him. He was going to be a father... not just any father, the father of Amy's kid! He grinned brightly, hanging up his phone without saying bye to either of Amy's friends.

"What are you so happy about?"

Then he remembered Kai.

Oh crap.

blackamber- I hope you enjoyed!

Sadie- nothing really to say here...

Brook- blackamber may have Amy singing to the stomach in the next chapter... maybe Tala will arrive in Canada too, though that may happen in the chapter AFTER

Tala- (still stunned)

Bryan- uhhh... Tala's still on his happiness high and is unable to say or do anything...

blackamber- (pokes him) You're right! Hmm so who shall say his line... ummm

Amy- (bored because of a certain older woman) R&R