Morg: Heyo! I decided that I would update this story again now because I love it so much.

Ikuto: Glad to know you still do whatever you want even though you have reviewers and readers to think about.

Amu: She's so kind.

Morg: Hey, I don't own you and you don't own me. Keep those snarky comments to yourselves! Plenty of people love this story. Just for that, no lemon.

Ikuto: I take it back! This story is extremely important!

Amu: Nope, I stand by what I said. Lame.

~Alone With You~

Amu had to admit that being pregnant wasn't really affecting her physically yet. Her tummy wasn't showing any sort of bump and their hike was doing little to make her feel tired. Knowing that Ikuto was watching her closely, Amu did her best to make sure that he realized how well she was feeling and doing.

Ikuto was definitely watching Amu like a hawk. And not just because of the beautiful way her ass moved when she walked in those pants. No, that had nothing to do with it. Or very little to do with it. The fact that she was carrying their child and she was the love of his life had everything to do with it. Except for that tiny percent that was solely focused on her ass.

Kukai was oblivious to the couple behind him and the doctor. His eyes were too busy scouting for what he'd really agreed to stay in Africa for. Lions on the prowl. Determination radiated from his body as he moved along the path. No way was he going to miss the action again. Not because of some pregnant chick and her horny boyfriend. No way.

Janel just tried to pretend that she wasn't with the people she was with at the current moment in time. One more week and Ikuto and Amu would be disappearing with a lot of vitamins and other prenatal pills. Hopefully they were taking their boat captain friend along with them. Something told her that that wouldn't quite happen though. As much as she wanted the annoyance gone, it wouldn't be that easy. Nothing ever was for her.

The path angled down a slope. One that Kukai walked a bit faster down, leading the group closer to the watering hole.

Janel slowed herself just and little. "Kukai, the watering hole is just around those larger rocks. Well, past them and about fifty yards more. I need to check to make sure nothing too dangerous is waiting for us there. Wait here please."

Kukai gave a small pout as he paused his movements for the others to catch up and Janel to go on. Once the doctor was gone, Kukai turned to the other two. "So what is next?"

"What do you mean?"

Kukai sighed. "I mean after Africa. What are you guys going to do once you get the goods? I guess I'm asking if you are going to travel by sea or land."

Ikuto gave a look to Amu before he answered the boat captain that had somewhat become a friend of theirs. "We shouldn't really tell you, Kukai. If you are caught then you can tell them."

"I wouldn't do that."

"I would rather not have to risk that. This is Amu's safety we are talking about. Along with the unborn child. I will not allow anything to put them at risk. I can tell you though that we will no longer require your services."

Kukai gave the couple a grin before waving them off. "I never wanted to know a destination. Not my business. If you need me though, just call my cell number. I have reception even at sea because it is a satellite phone. Private of course, there is no way for it to be tracked."

Amu returned the smile. "I already have the number written down and with our emergency information. We will definitely call you, Kukai."

"Thanks guys."

"HEY GUYS! COME ON! AMU! YOU WANT TO HURRY!"

Instantly, Amu and Ikuto started off down the path again. Even though they'd gone right after being called for, Kukai had still managed to beat them to Janel. "What's up?"

Smiling, Janel jerked a thumb over her shoulder to show what lay behind her. "That's up."

Amu squealed. A herd of elephants! Females too! And babies! So beautiful. "Ikuto!"

"I see them, Amu. They're fantastic."

The pinkette couldn't tear her eyes away. She really wanted to get closer to them so she could touch one, but something told her that the elephants might not really appreciate a stranger amongst them. "Take lots of pictures."

Already doing just that, Ikuto snapped a few of Amu in such a happy state. She looked even more beautiful with her eyes lit up from all the excitement. Her smile was slightly larger than usual and Ikuto couldn't take his eyes off of her. "Beautiful."

Amu registered what Ikuto said and turned to look at him. She found him watching her and not the animals she was so excited about. Suddenly, her cheeks were heating up and her heart was racing just a little faster. Then she noticed the camera in Ikuto's hands and the fact that he'd just taken a picture of her. "Did you just… Ikuto! Delete that!"

"No way! Do you remember when we first met? You took that picture of me in an unfair moment. Well, babe, this is my revenge."

"You held that grudge an awfully long time!"

"Revenge is best served cold."

Huffing, Amu decided to ignore her stubborn lover and return to watching the elephants drink water and spray themselves. They were truly a wonderful sight. "How long can we stay?"

Janel sighed before looking at her watch. "We are making pretty good time. I think we can stay for about half an hour. Plenty of time to watch the elephants and see if anything else comes."

Kukai nodded eagerly before placing himself on top of a rock to begin combing the grasses surrounding them over for any large cat predators about to go for the kill. "Perfect."

The others in the group could only ignore him and roll their eyes, which all of them did.

Amu returned to watching the elephants drink and play.

Ikuto returned to watching Amu and some of the elephants. They were pretty cool creatures.

Janel continued her look out. There was a reason for her having a gun and whether or not she used it all depended on if they were lucky and paying attention.

The time slipped by with nothing else coming and the elephants getting ready to head off. Amu waved goodbye to them before returning to Ikuto's side to give him a hug as the last of the elephants left.

Somehow, Janel managed to Kukai off his rock and back on the path to lead them back towards the jeep. Something about there may be cheetahs or lions back the way they came.

Unfortunately for the boat captain, there was nothing to see on their way back to the jeep. Even the giraffes were gone.

Once they were back at the house and showered off, the four friends sat around the table snacking on some healthy foods and talking. Janel knew that she couldn't ask any super important questions to the couple on the run. For one she knew that they wouldn't tell her anyways and secondly she didn't want to know. "You guys should be good to go in about a week. We can make sure that everything is ready by then. Do you need a vehicle?"

Ikuto sighed. He supposed that today was just the day for those questions. "Yes, Amu and I will need something that cannot be traced back to you to drive away in. When we dump it, I would rather no one know that we got it from you."

"I appreciate that. I can do that for you as well. What good is having all this money if I never do anything exciting with it?"

"Exactly! We excavated a huge under the ice tunnel in Antarctica because we had the money to do so! The penguins were so much fun."

Ikuto smirked remembering their time on the frozen tundra. "We've been to a lot of places. The world is pretty cool if you are traveling with someone worthwhile."

Blushing at the comment, Amu took Ikuto's hand in her hand. "I enjoy traveling with you too."

Rolling his eyes, Kukai groaned. "Save it for later. None of us want to hear it right now. Anyways, you already have my number and I told you to call if you need me. I'm just going to hang out here for a while longer if that is okay with Janel and then maybe head to Europe. The only reason I'm letting you know is so that you can keep it in mind in case you do need me and need to know if I'll be able to help due to distance or whatever. That being said, I'm going to watch TV."

They let Kukai leave before Ikuto and Amu turned back to Janel. "Are you going to let him stay?"

"Doesn't look like I have much of a choice. I'm fine with that though. If they do manage to trace Kukai to here or figure out that he helped you, I can protect him."

Not having thought of that, Ikuto was rather glad the doctor was kind enough to cover their backs. "Thanks Janel."

Waving her hands in front of her, Janel motioned for them to think nothing of it. "You'd do the same for me. I hope. Besides, we are friends."

Amu smiled at the other girl. "We are making such good friends on this trip. Thank goodness we got out of Japan."

Janel let her smile slightly fade as she stared at Amu. "You want to go back, don't you? To have the baby."

The couple remained silent for a few moments before Ikuto decided to just be straight with the girl helping them out so much. "Yes, we do. No point in going back now since Amu is still a long way off from having the baby, but we do want him or her to be born in our country. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it, however."

All Amu could do was nod along to what Ikuto was saying. He was completely right. They did want to have the baby in Japan, but they weren't going back. Not yet. "Hopefully I won't be too fat to sneak back into the country."

A few chuckles were given due to Amu's comment, but the three knew the seriousness in the comment. Planning was everything. Timing was everything.

Sighing, Ikuto rubbed his face with his hands. "We'll contact you to let you know what is going on when we can. I know that you don't want us to just keep you out of the loop now that you know what is going on. I promise we will also invite you to come visit the baby after he or she is born."

Amu nodded again. Ikuto was right. Janel would have to be kept informed. She was too valuable an asset to leave in the dark. "Please say you'll visit."

"Of course I will! Someone will have to make sure the little tyke stays healthy. Can't trust anybody else, you hear?"

Rolling his eyes, Ikuto stood up from the table before pulling Amu up with him. "Yes, yes. We get it. You'll fly in to give our kid a checkup. I'm sure the bill will be reasonable."

"Of course! I'll give you a discount for being such great friends."

Somehow Ikuto just couldn't believe that. "Right. We're going to turn in since it was a long day. See ya in the morning."

Janel only smirked as she waved them off and went to join Kukai.

Amu followed her lover to their bedroom before allowing him to pull her into his arms as they lay in bed. "I love you, Ikuto. I feel like I could never say it enough."

"I love you too, Amu, and I know I could never say it enough."

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Morg: When did I make Ikuto such a sap?

Ikuto: Just give me some witty comments in future chapters and we'll be good.

Amu: No, leave him like this.

Morg: Wait… you like lovey dovey Ikuto?

Ikuto: You do?

Amu: No!

Morg: That's what it sounded like to me.

Ikuto: Me too.

Amu: I said no such thing!

Morg: Readers, you decide!