Hey guys Zo-chan here!
I have know idea where I got the time to write this chapter, I think I must have been up all night last night trying to finish it.
Well anyway this chap is going to hold a surprise, which some people might remember me talking about in previous chappies.
Anyway on with the show!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN MAID SAMA OR THE CHARACTERS!
Baby Usui
Tragedy turn destiny part 1
Misaki's POV
Two months had passed since Takumi and I finally talked about the miscarriage. I still haven't fully gotten over it, but I'm no longer blaming myself for it either. A lot had happened since I returned from the hospital: the council members have been working harder than I've ever seen them. Which I can say put a smile on my face at the idea of them trying to reduce my workload for me and the babies. My family and the girls at the maid latte have all been trying their best to also reduce my stress levels and to make sure I would always rest if I started to feel tired. Even the 'Idiot trio' have reduced their frequent visits and attempts to have a picture with me. However I must say that the biggest change is that I have finally officially moved into Takumi's apartment. I was the wisest move as my home wasn't big enough for when the babies arrived, it was cramped enough with Hinata now living there. It suddenly felt so real and that Takumi and I are finally a real fam…
"Misaki, will you stop daydreaming and hurry up, we have a lot of work to get through today!" Whined Aoi, dressed in his male school uniform. I was now in my fourth month and my baby bump had started to show, which in turn had meant that my clothes had also started to become too small for me. And Aoi being Aoi insisted on taking me shopping to find more suitable clothing.
"Calm down Aoi, it's not even noon yet, we have all day." I replied, smiling at Aoi's mini tantrum. Ever since Takumi and I became official Aoi's pestering has become more persistent, but for some reason I didn't mind. Ever since returning from England I've wanted to prove to Takumi just how much he means to me. I've started taking cooking lessons so everything I cook won't kill him, even though I still can't cook rice. I've also been listing to Aoi more on how I should wear more 'cute' clothes, much to his enjoyment.
"It doesn't matter, we still need to make sure you have a new wardrobe before closing time, and I can tell that you're going to be difficult in choosing outfits." Aoi frowned before dragging me into the nearest store.
We walked into a store that was specified for pregnant women and new mothers. Each section was divided into each month of the pregnancy and for when after the baby was born. I looked around and notice that the prices were very reasonable for the large collection. 'Note to self: come here in the future.' I browsed through the 4-5 month section, skimming over the different colours and designs.
"Have you found anything you like?" I turned around, barely being able to see Aoi face from the mountain of clothes that he was carrying. I chuckled slightly before pulling two shirts and a pair of knee length shorts off a rail and showing them to him.
"I kind of like the look of these two." Aoi studied the garments before giving a short nod of approval. I breathed a sigh of relief that he didn't overreact like he normally does.
"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?" A woman asked, appearing from around the corner, making me jump a little. Aoi smiled sweetly before bowing slightly at the woman.
"Yes thank you, is there a changing rooms my friend can try on these?" Aoi asked politely, pointing to the mountain he was holding. The woman giggled softly before guiding us to the changing rooms.
One by one I tried on each of the outfits Aoi and I picked out. In the end we decided on four different sets before heading off to the next shop. On the way we past a baby clothes shop, I couldn't help but stop and stare at the different rows of tiny clothes. As by instinct my hand found its way to my small bump, a small smile crept onto my face. I almost didn't notice Aoi staring at me as in my daze.
"I can't believe this is really happening, that in just five months I'm going to be a mother." I said, the smile never leaving my face.
"Yea, I don't think any of us would have guessed it either, especially when you kept denying that anything was happening between the two of you." Aoi replied in his serious yet annoyed tone. I could tell that he instantly regretted it once he saw my expression fall.
"Err, anyway do you and Takumi know what gender the twins are yet?" He asked avoiding his previous comment. I shook my head slowly.
"No, and we don't want to know, we would like it to be a surprise." It was true that we wanted it to be a surprise, but mainly because we didn't care what gender they were. We would love' them no matter what. Aoi nodded. We continued to walk down the street, gazing at all the colours and designs of the clothes concealed behind the glass windows.
(=^.^=)
By the time we had finished Aoi and I were holding four bags each, we walked down the street laughing about how a girl had started flirting with Aoi, freaking him out in the process. The girl had approached us saying how Aoi's clothes made him look really cute. The comment had left him blushing bright pink. I couldn't help but be reminded of how I acted when Takumi flirted with me, it made me realise that Aoi and I were a lot alike even though we had our differences.
"But Aoi it was so cute when you started blushi…"
"MISAKI, WATCH OUT!" I was interrupted by Aoi hurling himself towards me, both of us landing with a thud on the pavement. Seconds later a car skidded to a stop, flipping over and crashing to the side from the momentum. Everything went by in a blur. My eyes widened. It couldn't be. For a slit second as the car flipped over I could have sworn I say a body from under it. My suspicions became reality when from behind the wreck emerged a small boy. He stumbled into the road before collapsing to the ground, a pool of blood starting to form around him.
"Aoi, get help!" I yell, running towards the lifeless boy. He showed no sign of movement as I tried to stop the bleeding to his right leg.
"Mom-my?" He asked looking in my eyes, before fainting in my arms. I searched franticly for anyone who seemed to know the boy. 'There's no one where beside Aoi and I, was he on his own?" Aoi came up beside me, informing me that an ambulance was on their way. I released a breath I didn't know I was holding, looking down at the boy I was relieved that help was on its way, but I still couldn't help but feel worried for the small body that was in my arms.
(=^.^=)
We arrived at the hospital two hours later, my heart raced as the doctors rushed the small boy into the operating theatre to tend to his wounds. Aoi and I were asked to stay in the waiting area as a nurse asked us questions about what had happened.
"Hello, I'm Nurse Jo, I need to know the boy's name so we can track his medical records." Nurse Jo informed us. I stared down at my feet unable to answer.
"We're not sure, we don't actually know the boy, and we just witnessed the accident." Aoi replied sadly, we were both upset that we couldn't offer any more help. Nurse Jo smiled weakly before glancing down and my arm. I grazed my arm when Aoi pushed us aside, the small cut was lined with dirt and partly dried blood.
"Why don't you come with me and we can get that arm fixed?" Nurse Jo insisted, I nodded gently before following her to a nearby cubicle. She sat me down on one of the beds and started to clean the cut.
"You're lucky your friend saved you, otherwise you might have shared the poor boys fate." Jo said, I gasped softly, hoping the boy was alright. 'What would his parents do if he didn't make it?' I clenched my good arm over my stomach, near forgotten memories and feeling came flooding back.
"Do you think he'll be ok?" I asked shakily. Jo nodded her head softly. She put the finishing touches to my now bandaged arm.
"I heard the doctors say that the crash wasn't life threatening, I'm not sure if they will be able to save his leg through. It's a costly operation and we need his parent's approval before the operation can go ahead." She explained. I understood her hidden meaning. The boy's leg was badly damaged, and if he didn't wake up soon and inform the doctor's on who his parents were, he would probably lose his leg.
(=^.^=)
Aoi's POV
"I better call Takumi and tell him what's happened." I said, pulling out a pink phone from my pocket. Misaki had just left with Nurse Jo and I could tell from the look on her face that she was deeply worried about the boy's safety. 'I bet he reminds her of the baby she lost.'
BEEP BEEP! The dial rang twice before a cheery voice answered from the other side.
"Hey Aoi, how's the shopping going?" Takumi asked, sarcasm filled his voice. I reframed myself from laughing, remembering the seriousness of the call.
"Takumi, I'm at the hospital, there's been an acci…BEEP BEEP BEEP" The line went dead. I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. 'Well this should be fun.'
Not ten minutes after the call Takumi came barging into the hospital. His face pale with fear.
"Aoi, where's Misaki, what happened. Is it the babies?" He asked, franticly shaking my shoulders.
"Takumi?" We both looked behind us to see Misaki with a bandage around her right arm. Takumi ran up to her and scooped her up into his arms, tears streaming down his face.
"I'm so sorry, I should have gone with you. This is all my fault." He said. Misaki stood there confused, before looking at me for answers. I told her that he doesn't know what happened yet. Her face changed to one of understanding, knowing full well what Takumi was thinking.
"Takumi, I'm alright it wasn't the twins." Misaki explained. Takumi loosened his grip, allowing her to continue.
"We were returning home when a car nearly hit us, Aoi saved me but a small boy got hit, he's in recovery unconscious." Takumi took in every word she said, relieved that she and the babies where ok. Then he gave another look of confusion.
"What bo..."
"Miss Ayuzawa, the boy is awake and he's asking for the lady who saved him." A doctor interrupted, Misaki nodded, before we all followed the doctor into the recovery room.
(=^.^=)
Misaki's POV
I opened the door to a broken face on the over side. I hadn't realised it before, but know when I look at him the boy looked really thin. He wouldn't have been older than nine, however his skinny body made him look more around six or seven. His face was blackened by dirt and his clothes on the chair were torn and ragged. As I entered the room the boy smiled brightly, he had only seen me for a second and yet he remembered me.
"Hey, I'm Misaki, how are you feeling?" I asked gently. I sat down in a chair that was next to his bed. He lifted himself up so he could talk better.
"I'm fine, thank you Misaki. You're the lady who saved me aren't you?" He asked with a toothy smile. He was missing some teeth and the rest were filthy, like he hadn't washed them in months. I didn't want to think of what kind of parents would let their child get in this horrible condition.
"I didn't do much really, it was the doctors who saved you mainly." I relied modestly, not seeing how I had saved him. The boy gave me a small smile that melted my heart away.
"But you were the only person who took any notice of me." His response broke my heart. 'Is this boy being neglected by his parents?' Looking closer I noticed he had multiple bruising on his arms and face, and I didn't think they came from the car accident. This boy was being abused. Looking back into his eyes I saw that they were filled with fear. His lower lip was trembling slightly. I turned around to see Takumi, Aoi and the doctor standing in front of the door. I placed a reassuring hand on the boy's bruised one.
"Its ok, that man there is a doctor and the other two are my friends." I said, trying to reassure the boy. The boy sunk into the bed scared and pulled the covers over his face. A small cry of pain could be heard from under the sheets. Takumi made his way over and sat on the edge of the bed, lifting the covers just to below the boys chin.
"Hey kid, my names Takumi but you can call me Taku-chan, what's your name?" Takumi asked in a soft and gentle voice. The boy looked at him in admiration; his eyes shined as he pulled the covers a little more away from his face.
"Ryochi, my names Ryochi." Ryochi replied. Takumi smiled softly, happy to know Ryochi was warming up to him.
"You're very brave Ryochi, if I was lying in this bed I'd probably be whining in pain." Takumi said, trying to humour Ryochi. As if on cue Ryochi winced in pain. His hands clutched at his mangled leg.
"Owww, my leg hurts, Taku-chan can you make the pain go away?" He asked, tears in his eyes from the pain. The doctor stepped forward with a clipboard, informing Ryochi on his situation.
"Ryochi, I'm afraid you damage your leg badly in the crash and you need a costly operation in order to save it. We need to contact your parents so we can operate." Ryochi's eyes widened at the doctors words; more tears streamed down his face.
"I don't have any parents, they died a year ago." Ryochi cried. My heart dropped. Ryochi was an orphan. That must be why he's in such a bad state. 'Wait, then what about the operation!?' I started to panic, if Ryochi didn't have this operation then he would lose his leg.
"Doctor, what about the operation?" I asked, praying that there was something he could do.
"I'm sorry, but unless someone can pay for the procedure, we can't continue. The operation is too expensive for the hospital to cover." The doctor explained. I began to cry, feeling sorry for this poor boy. Life had thrown enough at him without him having to go through losing his leg. I looked towards Takumi whose eyes where dark. He stood from his position and pulled out a phone before dialling a number.
"Aww Takumi, it's been awhile since we last spoke." A voice said on the other end of the line.
"Yes it has, Gerard."
And there it is. And now we have little Ryochi in the mix, I wonder if any of you smart people can guess where he is gonna fit into the hectic life of Takumi and Misaki.
Plus why was Takumi on the phone to Gerard.
We will just have to wait and see.
Hope you enjoyed the chap and I will try and update soon, but no promises.
ZO-CHAN OVER AND OUT!
