A/N, PLEASE READ: A note to my readers. I have this stated on my profile, but I'm going to say it here too. I appreciate reviews that tell me how to fix and improve my reading and if I'm missing something or something needs work by all means TELL me so I can learn and grow as a writer. HOWEVER: If all you're going to say is 'You shouldn't be critiquing other authors when your own stories need work" THIS IS NOT CONSTRCTIVEE CRITISISM! THIS IS A FLAME! I have EVERY right to help other authors as people will ALWAYS notice things in other peoples stories that the author doesn't notice and I don't for a MINUTE believe my own work is perfect or needs nothing! I LOVE when people give me tips on how to grow and make my work better, but I HATE when people say 'Don't give constructive critisism because your stories need work too' So seriously...if THAT is all you're going to say then DON'T review. Otherwise please do and thanks for listening to this enormous AN!

I groan as I wake up, one hand on my stomach. I'm SOOO HUNGRY! I peek over my shoulder at the man behind me, but he's snoring away soundly asleep so I slip out of bed and into the kitchen. Just three weeks and Shizuo practically lives here now…not that I mind at all. I've just won, that's all. Yuzuki is happy too, she loves spending time with him, and he is a much better father than I ever thought he would be. He's very gentle with her and when he does smoke he does it outside and well away from her. We have cereal, but I may as well start on breakfast. I like Yuzuki having a good start to the day and Shizuo can't cook. At all. I'm honestly amazed he's survived this long on instant foods.

I start the rice and Miso, and broiled fish –salmon today- before getting started on the Tamagoyaki and Natto. Shizuo is lured out of the bedroom first by the smell, his golden eyes locked on the dishes I'm preparing as I hum softly to myself. Yuzuki appears soon after, rubbing sleep from her eyes and tugging at Shizuo's pant leg because she wants to see what I'm doing better and that means he has to pick her up. I chuckle softly to myself and finally the meal is ready. Yuzuki digs in the moment food is on the table, but Shizuo tugs me down by the apron to kiss my cheek before he digs in too. I take a little more food than usual.

I sigh happily when finish my meal and Shizuo clears the table. I cook, he cleans, that's the new arrangement. I frown though, I was so hungry but maybe something was off? I'm starting to feel a bit nauseated. I glance at Yuzuki but she seems fine, in fact she's teetering off to get changed for school. Her birthday is in two weeks, Halloween day. This year she's decided to be a princess. Last year she was a volcano…I had to dress up too so I went as the smoke and lava which she was very pleased with. She's decided if she's a princess though then I have to be queen and Shizuo king. That one I'm NOT too thrilled about.

"Are you feeling okay?" I ask Shizuo and he nods.
"Yeah, fine why?"
"Oh…nothing, just…feeling a bit off this morning. Thought it might be the salmon was all…" I mumble, rubbing my stomach. He finishes the dishes and kisses the side of my head now.

"You want to rest?" He asks. He means do I want to let him take Yuzuki without me. I open my mouth to say I'm fine but I promptly clap a hand over it again. Oh shit…I bolt for the toilet now.
"Izaya?" He hurries after me just in time to see me lose the contents of my stomach.
"Mommy?" I hear Yuzuki from the door but Shizuo intercepts her.
"Ah, ah, it's okay. Mom's just not…feeling well," He explains.
"Oh…"
"You finish getting dressed come on, you're gonna be late," He chides gently and I hear her go back to her room. I'm trying not to throw up again. Unsuccessful. Shizuo comes in and rubs my back gently.

"Maybe it's the flu?" He says gently and I nod.
"I think I'm staying home after all…" I mumble weakly.
"Want me to check in on you later?"
"No, no, I'm fine…I've had worse," I wave him off and he kisses my forehead and fills a glass of water for me.

Shizuo

I'm still worried about Izaya. I only broke up with Vorona three weeks ago for him and so far it seems he was honest about what he was like as Kanra. I wouldn't say I love him yet, but I certainly don't hate him either. Yuzuki gives my hand a light squeeze though.

"Mommy's okay, don't worry," She says. I smile and nod at her.
"I know,"
"Hey can I see what it looks like up there?"
"Up…where?"
"Up where you are! You're tall, and I'm not!" She reaches up with both her arms and I roll my eyes and pick her up onto my shoulders.
"Wooooow! It's nice up here~!" She giggles and I can't help but grin.

"Gonna grow tall now?"
"Yeah!"
"Shizuo-san? What's with the squirt?" Kadota. Hmm…yeah, I may have been around Izaya and Yuzuki a lot, but no one other than Tom, Vorona, Celty, or Shinra know she's mine. Actually…I don't think anyone but said group knows I'm practically living with my (former) worst enemy.

"I'm not a squirt, a squirt is a small amount of liquid," She says matter-of-factly.
"Nice to see you too Kadota-san, where are the others?"
"Huh? Oh, they'll be here soon-speak of the devil…" The other three come around the corner. Erika and Walker are juggling a large amount of anime and Togusa is carrying several large boxes of…something.

"Huh? Shizu-chan with a kid?" Erika says, loading her things into the van.
"I'm not a kid either, a kid is a baby goat, honestly, you're all protozoans…" She mumbles in irritation. Yeah, she's definitely Izaya's daughter.
"Yuzuki-chan, be nice," I scold and she grins innocently.
"Sorry Daddy!" This one line has quite the effect on the four other adults.

"D-D-DADDY?" Togusa drops the boxes he's holding, Walker and Kadota have their jaws hanging open and Erika's eyes water.
"N-no! She must be mistaken! I know she is! Because Shizu-chan's one true love is IzaIza-chan!" Walker slaps a hand over her mouth.
"Do you WANT Shizuo-san to break every bone in your body?" He hisses.
"Daddy…what's wrong with her?"
"There are a few theories…" Kadota says, managing to compose himself and help Togusa pick the boxes up.

"I'm a FUJOSHI DAMMIT! WE SEE WHAT YOU OTHERS DO NOT!" She declares, escaping Walker.
"I won't kill her, don't worry…" Walker relaxes greatly.
"What's a Fujoshi?"
"A YAOI FAN!"
"What's a Yaoi?"
"If she explains that I take it back," She frowns a little when I say this.

"Fine, but I STILL BELIEVE IN SHIZAYA!" She declares passionately.
"Okay, what's Shizaya?"
"Yuzuki-chan, stop asking questions," I groan.
"Mommy says I should ask LOTS though, that way I learn!" I start walking.
"Wait! Daddy, I wanna know what Shizaya is!"
"When you're older," I mumble, turning red. I know exactly what it means. Thank God no one else believes her!

Izaya

I feel like shit. I haven't even gotten any work done yet, and it's nearly time to pick up Yuzuki, but if I try food I spend time next to the porcelain goddess. The worst part is that every time my stomach is emptied I get ravenously hungry an hour later! Cycle repeats. I've also had to pee like a frigging race horse today. I'm just considering calling Shinra when the next symptom appears. Pain. Blinding pain flashes across my abdomen making me whimper loudly, both arms curling around it, my legs coming up. I lay on the bathroom floor, trembling badly and I know I'm sweating even if my eyes won't work right now. Finally it begins to subside and I shakily get to my feet and look at my reflection. It's pain and drenched in sweat.

"I'm gonna murder Shinra…"

Seliphra: Gee, I wonder what's wrong with Izaya?
Izaya: You...bitch!
Shizuo: Did she ever deny that?
Seliphra: A bitch is a dog, dogs are a part of nature, nature is beautiful, so thnaks for the compliment~!
Izaya: ...Damn it. Now my humans, review please, as the big new shiney plot twist just appeared...though time is going to speed up a little.
Seliphra: Send in REQUESTS FOR LEMON LOCATIONS!