Title: Life's Gifts
Chapter: 6 – Unpredictable Topic
Series: Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
Rating: Teen (swearing and older themes)
Pairing: Fai/Kurogane
Genre(s): Mpreg, Drama, Romance
Status: In-progress
Comments/Warnings: Boy x boy content. Don't like, don't read! Male pregnancy.
Summary: Fai's hiding something that could throw the samurai's life upside down. Too scared to tell him, the wizard must face the consequences to his actions. Will their relationship remain the same after this?
Disclaimers: I do not own Tsubasa or its characters. They rightfully belong to their owners, CLAMP.
Kurogane looked shocked by Fai question. He just knew this was a trap no matter what he'd answer. The ninja was used to battling demons and other threats that would require physical strength. He wasn't used to dealing with this sort of drama.
"No, not at all! You're still as beautiful as when I first met you. You've gained weight, but it's only the baby and it looks hot on you. Don't worry Fai, there's no way I'd stop loving you, no matter how you end up looking." The black haired man managed to throw the compliments, blushing and clenching his teeth.
He'd almost sound like a robot when he had said it. However, the man was getting better at it in these past few months. His poor pregnant boyfriend needed lots of reassurance concerning his appearance and behavior lately.
"So… you're saying I'm fat and ugly, but you like me anyways?" Fai quickly assumed and started crying.
'Damn those pregnancy hormones!' Kurogane cursed to himself, now having to deal with an over-emotional lover. The blond man had started sobbing and moved farther away on the bed. It wasn't like he could run away, but Kuro-poo knew that's what he would have done if he was physically capable to do it. Thankfully, the fact they were at the princess's castle and the baby adding extra weight on his small built frame prevented this from happening.
Kurogane acted upon his instincts and half-lunged towards him. He grabbed his shoulders pulled Fai's body closer to him, closing the gap between them.
"You know that's not true. I was just saying you're so gorgeous and loveable that I'd still be madly in love of you not matter what would happen." With that, he pulled the man into a deep embrace.
They passionately kissed and embraced each other, none of them wanting to let go.
**Month 5**
Fai had awoken to hearing his stomach growl. These past few weeks primarily revolved around eating and vomiting. He sighed and prompted himself on his elbows. He had to get up slowly, his stomach starting to become a bother.
He walked all the way to the kitchen and went to prepare a breakfast he'd deem appropriate for his taste buds. That's when Kurogane had also walked in the room and was simply admiring the blond man's figure.
'Gosh, I can't believe this is actually happening.' Kuro-myu thought, as the news started to finally sink in. The tall man was showing more and more, which made it evident that he was with child. He was almost halfway through the pregnancy, but the muscled man had noticed how this affected him. Men were simply not made to be able to carry children and the toll it took on his body was evident. 'Maybe I should ask him… I read it in the book yesterday while he wasn't looking, perhaps Fai also thought of this sometime before as well…'
The wizard only noticed then that his boyfriend had joined him. He half-ran all the way to him and greeted him with his usual smile. He grabbed his hand and brought him to the stove.
"Look at what I'm making, Kuro-poo!" He said in an excited and bubbly tone.
"What kind of concoction are you coming up with today, mage? Is it something edible this time?" Kurogane asked, half-wondering if the food would be edible this time.
"I'm making sweet pancakes!"
Somehow, it looked to be edible. Their presentation would like any normal person would have made them. The ingredients used in the making were still a mystery, but nothing disgusting could be spotted on them at first glance. Kurogane was happy he might just be able to enjoy a meal made by the blond man once more, just like the good old days. The wizards was a great cook, it's just that his tastes lately couldn't please the ninja's.
When the batter was all used up, they both settled at the table to eat. The mage had gotten a few odd ingredients in the fridge for toping, but Kurogane could add whatever he liked. The bigger man simply smirked by the way his lover was behaving. It was quite amusing. Not wanting to insult him, he poured syrup on them and took a bite, as slowly as he could.
The taste was different. He recognized it right away. The sorcerer had used honey and they actually tasted very good! Kuro-don breathed a sigh of relief and enjoyed his breakfast to the fullest. 'I guess he could still get creative with his food, but in a good way sometimes.' Boy that man never failed to amuse him!
After finishing their scrumptious and peaceful meal, that's when the ninja tested his luck with the question that was bothering him since the previous night.
Taking a deep breath, he asked. "Fai, have you thought up of a name for our child?"
Fai, who was taken by surprise by this question, didn't know how to reply. He hadn't actually given it any thought, not wanting to make any big decisions without his partner's feedback. He was happy that his loveable Kurgerburger had mentioned it first.
"No, I haven't put much thought in it. I wanted your opinion on this too!"
"Oh, that's good. So, do you have any idea where to start?"
"Well, we could always try to start by looking for some ideas in here. We can also determine a theme if we don't end up finding one that we like."
With that, the blond man got up and walked all the way to his room. He had luckily bought a book while he had gone shopping without Kurogane's knowledge. His lover didn't want him straying out of the house after his little misadventure not to long back. When his boyfriend was gone on missions, the poor pregnant man was bored out of his mind and didn't want to impose too much on his princess friend. She had duties to fulfill and he wasn't of her status. He knew he couldn't cross that line all the time, despite how much she wanted him too.
Fai returned with the book in hand and gave it to Kuro-poo. The ninja took it and flipped through the pages, hoping to find a name they'd both agree on.
"Remember Kuro-myu, we have to find one for both sexes. But, it could also be a name that possibly used for both genders." The wizard made sure to state this, not wanting to show a specific preference towards neither of them.
Because they had agreed earlier that whatever the baby ended up being, they'd love it both equally and the same as they would for the other gender. It didn't matter to them, it would be part of their family and they would love it, no doubt about it.
After a little while, Kurogane stumbled upon a page that contained a name that pleased him very much.
"Oi, Fai! What do you think of this one?" He asked, while pointing at it on the page.
Baby naming time! Yes readers, this means you could possibly be the one picking it for them! I have one condition: I must get at least 10 reviews for this chapter! :D That means, you can include your review with both male names and female names. No more than 3 for each. I do wish for them to be Japanese, if possible. They have a better chance of being picked that way. So, once I get the desired number of reviews, I'll look at them and start picking out my favourites. You guys will see the winner in the next chapters! Please actually include a review WITH the names, those who don't will most likely get ingored. Thank you for your time guys!
And here's another goodie: If I end up getting 15, I'll update this fanfic in the next 3 days, maximum!
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