Thanks to all reviewers who were honest because it honestly does help me with my writing and how to make more sense :)

I had a little problem with this chapter because I kept getting writers block and had to keep restarting the entire chapter. I mean I've been writing this chapter over and over for weeks just trying to find something that hopefully fits.

Hopefully you'll enjoy this chapter and I apologize if characters are out of character.

Chapter 4: 3 months part 3

I flew over the roof tops lazily after a youma that had been terrifying the local townspeople. He cackled manically as he settled in an alley challenging me to a fight.

"You really wanna do that?" I asked

The youma growled.

"Alright then your choice, just to warn you though I'm not in the best mood " burying my hands in my pockets I allowed the wind to build up around the youma then slashed continuously until there was nothing left.

"I did warn you not to piss me off" I said with an air of satisfaction looking at where the youma had been.

"No you didn't" I heard Ayano's voice from behind me

"You're not meant to be talking to me. Remember" I walked past her not looking at her face.

"Hmph, I just came to say you didn't have to leave a note I wouldn't have been worried " Ayano growled following me back out the alley and through the streets.

"Be a bit more careful with your extras" I said as she almost walked into a lamppost but dodged just at the right moment.

"PARDON?" she shrieked

"You heard what I said" I walked across a zebra crossing just as the man turned red leaving Ayano stranded on the other end as cars whizzed past. I started walking slightly slower waiting for her to catch up.

"What did that mean by what you said earlier?" Ayano asked when she caught up with me.

"Well the morning I came back you said you wouldn't talk to me anymore because of my behaviour and how I wouldn't accept the baby, I apologized again and again took you out for lunch and shopping, but you still ignored me" I recounted the events of the last two days listening to her frustrated huffs and sighs.

"I'm sorry about that by the way I acted these last few days it was completely horrible and unfair of me to treat you the way I did when really it was my fault for forgetting to take the pill" her voice started to crack at the end "You know I actually came here with thought to apologize but I just couldn't manage it because I'm a fool, so I just tried to start another fight"

I turned around from the place where I'd stopped when she said I'm sorry. Ayano face was a sea of tears as they slid down her face sniffling she wiped them away.

Ayano POV:

I'm such a horrible person blaming everything on Kazuma when really it was my fault, all my fault.

"Kazuma I'm really, really sorry" I could barely see him through my tears.

I felt and heard the footsteps coming nearer to me from where Kazuma stood.

"Ayano c'mon lets go back home before you hurt yourself and the baby" His breath tickled my face opening my eyes I looked into his. They held a hint of an emotion I can't quite describe.

"Ok…" I took a step past him in the direction of the penthouse before I was swiped off the ground and into his way too comfortable arms.

"We're not walking we're flying back home" he breathed against my ear sending shivers down my spine.

Kazuma POV:

I kicked open the door on the roof of the building that Ayano and I lived in and headed to the lift still carrying Ayano.

"Kazuma I can walk by my-self" she said clucking her tongue in frustration.

"I know, but I won't let you" I kissed the top of her head as we exited the lift.

Digging the key out of my pocket I unlocked the door still carrying Ayano who had fallen silent except for her breathing. Sweeping across the room I gently placed her on the sofa.

"Can you make me some tea?" she asked choosing not to look at me.

"Ok, I'll make you your favourite tea" I said ruffling her hair.

"Thank you" her voice was barely a whisper.

(Time skip)

Slurp, slurp, slurp

Ayano noisily slurped her tea avoiding my eyes when I looked at her; the silence seemed to stretch forever between us. Sighing deeply I closed my eyes and fell back into the sofa.

I'd only had my eyes closed for a matter of seconds before I felt shifting and somebody grab the front of my shirt, flicking my eyes open I saw Ayano griping my shirt tears trailing down her cheeks.

"…huh" she made an unhappy sound then burying her head in my chest and screaming loudly though muffled by the fabric of my shirt. I was surprised Ayano had never done anything like this before although she'd never been pregnant before… at least not of my knowledge.

I sat there shocked until the sudden wetness on my chest bought me back to reality. "Shh" I wrapped my arms around and whispered in her ear.

"Ayano it's all going to be alright I'll be there with you all the time ok"

"What if you can't though, what if something bad happens?" she sobbed even harder into me.

"I promise you I won't let anything or anyone ever hurt you, not now not ever…do you understand?" I growled holding Ayano at arm's length watching her facial expression.

"But Kazuma I'm scared" she confessed looking straight into my eyes I could see the fear radiating off them.

"Ayano" I rasped pulling her back to my body and into a long kiss.

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Ren POV:

I got out of the lift of the building that nii-san and Ayano lived in and headed for the front door. I swung the door open and immediately regretted it for the sight before me was just too horrible for anyone to possibly comprehend, let's just say that Ayano and Kazuma were engaging in marital 'activities' at that precise moment.

"Put some clothes on" I screeched before running out the door my hands over my eyes to shield them from any more eye burning images.

When I closed the door I slid down the wall and pressed my hands to my ears trying to block out any sounds.

It was a about 20 minutes before I felt a small tap on my shoulder, looking up I saw Kazuma who'd just had a shower because there was little water droplets in his hair.

"We finished" he said unnecessarily

"I know…I heard" I grumbled

"Oh… sorry you had to see 'it'"

"Well it's good to see that your relationship is back on the rails"

"It was never off… do you want to come in"

"No I just came to deliver a message, Jugo invited you for dinner this evening… you can't say no" I saw that he was about to refuse.

"Ok… we'll go"

"Be there in 2 hours" I said as I began to walk away from the door.

"2 hours, got it" he said walking back inside.

"Oh and nii-san I never said… Congratulations!" I called looking back over my shoulder at Kazuma who smiled.

"Thanks Ren"

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Ayano POV:

Our car pulled up outside the Kannagi house entrance I smiled when I saw all the lights leading up the drive creating a lit path. I heard him grumble unhappily beside me.

"Kazuma, promise me you'll behave this evening, no arguing with your father and no fighting either" I looked at him.

"Fine, your wish is my command princess" he said sarcastically.

"I'm serious Kazuma"

"…"

"Nii-San, Nee-San you're here!" I heard Ren shout before I saw him running down the drive.

"Hi Ren" Kazuma and I said at the same time.

"Big brother" Ren said pulling his older brother into a hug. I started walking up to the main house by my-self whilst Ren talked to Kazuma about something. I passed the bamboo fountain and smiled so many memories and hopefully more to come along with the birth of the baby.

"You'll always be loved" I said to the small bump stroking it tenderly "by mummy and daddy and everyone else".

"Yeah, I'll make sure of it and I'll protect you both" Kazuma said from behind me wrapping his arms around my body one arm around my shoulders and the other stroking my stomach.

"Ah yeah nee-San I forgot to ask how is the- " Ren started before Kazuma clasped a hand over his mouth stopping him from talking anymore.

"Old-man" Kazuma growled glaring at something behind me.

"Well, well if it isn't my useless son" uncle Genma's tone made me wince it was so cold and hurtful I looked up at Kazuma he didn't seem the slightest bit fazed.

"Shut up before I beat you… again" Kazuma threatened meaning the time when he defeated his father in the park and put him in hospital.

"I went easy on you that time you're still nothing more than a lesser magic user" Cousin Genma snarled.

"I could defeat you anytime old man" Kazuma said making the wind pick up.

"Yes, good but that time is not now" I said stepping in between them. Kazuma was the first to back down then Cousin Genma who gave me a very strange look but headed back inside.

"First before we go in I need the toilet" I muttered heading towards the toilet.

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After I'd finished I went to through the gardens for some fresh air and a detour it was dark so I ignited a small flame upon my finger but it only flickered and went out, I tried again but that time nothing even happened not even a flicker I tried repeatedly but still nothing happened. Putting most of my energy into igniting a flame I managed to but only for a second or two because I started to feel a burning feeling on the ignited finger, I yelped before putting it out.

Walking back to the Kannagi home main building, nursing my red and stinging finger. Sniffling slightly I went to the kitchen and got some ice and plunged my hand which gave major relief the burn itself wasn't too bad it was more the shock. 'I'm a Kannagi I don't get burnt' I thought.

"Ayano" Kazuma called

"Coming" I yelled back glancing around the kitchen I walked back to the meeting room 'Ayano it's probably nothing to worry about' I thought calmly taking deep breaths until I stood outside the door.

"Hello Ayano" my father greeted me as soon as I stepped through the door, I managed a small smile in his direction before sitting down next to Kazuma.

"Where'd you go?" he asked in my ear, I was for once thankful that Catherine interrupted me.

"Oh hello Kannagi" she said snootily

"Hello Catherine" I greet her resting my head on Kazuma's shoulder.

"Dinner is served" my father announced smiling at each of us in turn.

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I pushed my un-eaten cake around my plate trying to make it look like I was in fact eating but in truth I'd eaten nothing all through dinner. 'Why couldn't I us my magic? What's wrong with me? It couldn't be the baby could it? I really don't know it's probably nothing for me to worry about… or to make anyone else worry, so I won't tell them… it'll be fine nobody will get hurt'

I heard Kazuma growl then clear his throat before getting up, my eyes widened when I realised what he was about to do, shovelling cake down my throat and closing my eyes attempting to look busy.

"Hey everyone quick announcement before me and Ayano head home… Just to tell you Ayano and I will be expecting a child by early next year" There was many shocked gasps and a very excited squeal which I identified as Ren.

"Ooh, Congratulations!" Ren chanted acting innocent to the fact that he knew anything about my pregnancy.

"Thanks Ren" I just about mumbled

"KANNAGI, HOW DARE YOU!" Catherine screamed before running out the doors and into the night.

"Um… Well done" Kirika said slightly unsure

"Yeah thanks everyone, we need to get back… Ayano needs more sleep" he said pulling me from the room.

I sighed once we were outside breathing in the night air I think Kazuma did the same because we both stopped at the same time before turning to each other.

"Thank you" he whispered

"Wha-mph" he bought my lips into a long passionate kiss with his own laying one hand on my back and bringing the other hand between us where it rested against my stomach. His hand as close as it could be to the new life we created at the moment… but in 6 months he'll be in our arms a tiny little bundle of happiness, for the first time in my pregnacy I could feel hopeful and happy.

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Third person POV:

"Jugo, you think it'll be like Ayame's don't you?" Genma asked

"It's the inevitable" he sighed before adding "Ayano will die"

A/N: I'm really not very happy with this chapter because I honestly think its crap but this chapter has to have certain things in it or else the story won't turn out right.

So I'm very sorry for the lateness, mistakes, story line in this chapter and everything else.

But THANK YOU for reading! :)