Soul Mates

Summary: From the time they meet to the birth of their child and then on. HM: A New Beginning-Rachel/Neil

A/N: Gah! I'm soooooooo sorry I haven't updated this story in soooooooo long! I lost interest in HM:ANB when some other games (Pokemon Black/White 2 and Fire Emblem: Awakening, etc) came out and I've been playing them. But I came back to HM:ANB every now and then and am now going to upload the next chapter-WHICH WILL BE THE LAST CHAPTER (unless I feel like uploading the child/family event after the birth event)-as soon as I can! Please read and review! Your reviews make me really, really happy! So a great big THANK YOU to everyone who has!

Chapter Thirteen - Surprising News

It was about a month and seven days after Ninian and Neil's wedding. Ninian however wasn't feeling too well. She shook her head trying to dispel the dizziness. She groaned and placed her hand to her head. Neil looked over at her from by the table and furrowed his brow in concern. He set down the dirty dishes he was gathering and walked over to her.

"What's wrong, Nina?" He asked and then noticed how pale and worn out she was. "You look terrible!"

"I…ughh…" She managed to force out before she pitched forward right into Neil.

He let out a startled and panicked yelp as he caught her.

"Oh no! Hang in there, Nina!" He cried desperately. "Nina!"

He quickly gathered her up in his arms and bolted to Dr. Klaus's clinic.

…

Ninian, now conscious, was sitting on a stool in front of Dr. Klaus with Neil hovering over her at her side.

"What the heck just happened, Dr. Klaus? What's wrong with Nina?" He demanded and then looked panicked. "Don't tell me her life is at risk!"

"Neil…" Ninian murmured grabbing his hand in an attempt to calm him.

Dr. Klaus snorted at his over dramatics.

"What is this nonsense you talk about?" He scoffed. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with her, or with her baby."

Both Ninian and Neil froze in shock as both their eyes widened and their jaws dropped simultaneously.

"B-Ba… Baby? I'm…I'm…pregnant?" Ninian stuttered in astonishment.

Neil just stood there, stock still in shock, his mouth opening and closing but no words coming out.

Dr. Klaus looked half amused, half annoyed as he nodded, addressing Ninian.

"You are pregnant. You two are going to be parents!" He confirmed with a smile. "Congratulations!"

Neil finally composed himself enough to speak. He shook his head in wonder but was smiling none-the-less.

"Wow, I'm astonished… we're having… a kid?" Neil murmured still in a slight daze. "My hands are shaking from this news!"

Ninian squeezed his hand tighter causing him to look down at her with a soft, joyful look. She beamed back at him, practically glowing with joy and excitement.

"I'm so excited and so happy right now, Neil!" She said.

Dr. Klaus cut in before Neil could reply, "It is natural to rejoice, but there are several matters that you must treat with utmost care during early pregnancy." He warned in a serious tone causing both soon-to-be-parents to give the doctor their full attention.

He stared intently at Ninian, "Do not strain yourself until everything is stable." He said. "Rest as often as possible." He turned his intent stare to Neil, "Neil, you must care diligently for her."

Neil nodded and the three continued to talk about Ninian's pregnancy, what to expect and the like.

…

Ninian walked into their home with Neil not too far behind her. She turned around to look at him and giggled lightly. His once excited look was now a nervous and very watchful look.

"Uhm… how… how are you feeling?" He stuttered anxiously. "Don't hold anything back, just tell me!"

"I'm fine, Neil." She answered still practically glowing.

Neil smiled softly, "Nina, I'm so thrilled with your pregnancy!" He said. "And happy, too, of course!" He pulled her close to him in a gentle and loving embrace. "I must work harder from now on."

Ninian just snuggled closer to her husband as he murmured sweet nothings and pressed kiss after kiss onto her forehead. She was delighted that they were going to have a baby. She knew both she and Neil couldn't wait for his or her arrival.